Lin's Aunt in the Red Chamber
Chapter 37
"Grandmother, aunt of the Lin family..." Ten-year-old Jia Yuanchun is already very slim. As the only daughter of the Duke of Rongguo's mansion, Miss Sun has been carefully raised for many years. Even though Jia Shishi is so angry, she still has a smile on her face. Yingying.
Jia Shishi turned her head and shouted: "What kind of aunt is she?" How could that little bitch be the aunt of his grandchildren?Don't be afraid of losing your life!
"Old Ancestor, no matter what kind of aunt she is, this aunt is indispensable. Why are you angry about this, Ancestor?" Jia Yuanchun was a little puzzled, what was Grandma so awkward about?Just relying on Aunt Min, it should be called aunt for her sister-in-law, right?
So grandma is trying to be awkward that uncle came to the house last time by himself?or something else?Even the mother said that the aunt who is so old and has not yet given birth must have a hard time in the Lin family. If she can't keep the baby, she may be divorced.Isn't it right for aunt to be a little nervous?
Naturally, Jia Shishi would not say too vicious words to Jia Yuanchun, and he was concerned about the threat that Lin Lan's appearance might pose to Yuanchun in the future, so he just sighed and told her: "You are still young, don't show your sharpness too much. I have personally seen the birth of the grandson back then, and it is well known that he did not live to marry and have a son. Yuan Er, you must remember the flower viewing feast of Princess He'an, and be careful!"
Jia Yuanchun nodded, knowing that her future had been decided, and her grandmother had already agreed with the Zhen family that she would enter the fourth prince's mansion. She listened to her grandmother's arrangement...
The connections of the four major families should not be underestimated, so for the time being, both she and her mother felt that it would be better not to go against her grandmother's wishes.The grandson heard that he is good-looking and has been favored, but a sick child who is destined to die early is really not worth his too much thought.
Compared with the grandmother who is sometimes gentle and sometimes neglectful, Jia Yuanchun has seen her mother's forbearance for their children in the back house, so she is very close to Jia Wang's.Especially after Baoyu was born, I watched my mother come to pay her respects and serve her grandmother day by day, just to see Baoyu more.
Jia Yuanchun felt extremely sad in his heart, did he and his brother feel the same way back then?Wronging myself every day, just want to see my children more?
"Old lady, Baoyu is awake!" Just as Jia Shishi was talking, the girl next to Jia Baoyu came in and laughed.
The smile on Jia Shishi's face couldn't help but rise when he heard the words, and he said to Jia Yuanchun: "Remember what I said, and taste it carefully! Alright, go to your wife to see if the clothes are suitable for tomorrow, I will Let's go see Baoyu first!"
Jia Yuanchun said with a smile: "I'll see Baoyu first before I go! I won't see you for a while, but I feel empty in my heart."
When Jia Shishi heard this, the smile on his face became more kind, and he followed Jia Yuanchun to the Bisha cabinet where Jia Baoyu lived.
Early the next morning, the young lady from An Guogong's mansion came over with Nanny Qi and two maids. Shan Jing saw that she was a somewhat dignified girl. She was eight years older than Lin Lan, and she was looking at her now. The relationship between the two families has always been good, so after the incident where Sister Shan was pushed into the water by Xiao Wen and was rescued, her second brother also felt sorry for the younger sister who had grown up, so he agreed with his grandmother to let him marry Sister Shan matter.
But she knew that her mother was unhappy. She had always wanted sister Xin, who belonged to her uncle's family, to be her daughter-in-law, but because she didn't dare to object, she kept it in her heart.To be honest, she also sympathized with Sister Shan, and knew that she was rescued by a slave after she fell into the water, so there was nothing to question her name.But her mother was not happy, and she was even reprimanded by her grandmother, which made her mood a little complicated.
"Are you Sister Zeng? You look so pretty!" Zeng Jing is a slightly plump girl who looks at the elegant and quiet girl. Although she is not very handsome, she has a good temperament. Lin Lan raised her face, looked at this young lady, and said something Words that can never go wrong.
Zeng Jing paused, she was not beautiful, but seeing the joy flashing in her eyes after being praised so much by a little girl, the smile on Zeng Jing's face became more sincere.
"Nurse Qi said that if I had one-tenth of the potential of Sister Zeng, my mother would definitely not worry about me. Besides, I would be a wild monkey." Lin Lan took Zeng Jing's hand affectionately and smiled.
Zeng Jing glanced at Nanny Qi in surprise, seeing that her face was still calm, she couldn't help but feel a little complacent. She thought that Nanny Qi, who was strict, didn't like her, but she never thought that she would be so optimistic about herself.
"Sister Lin, you are good-looking!" I knew that I was not very outstanding, but pretty!Looking at Lin Lan's delicate and fair face, Zeng Jing said with a little envy.
"I heard that being good-looking is not as good as being good-looking, or being talented. At first glance, my sister is the kind of young lady who has both ability and political integrity. Lan'er, I am still far behind!" When it comes to flattery, Lin Lan consciously No one can match yourself.
Sure enough, when Lin Lan said this, the smile on Zeng Jing's face became more sincere.
By the time they set off, Zeng Jing had been able to let Lin Lan affectionately hold her arm and introduce her the precautions for this banquet.
Princess He'an is not an arrogant woman. Although she is valued by the holy family, she just likes to play around. Of course, there are many things about her banquets.
Lin Lan blinked her big eyes and sighed from time to time, and Zeng Jing couldn't help but talk more...
I basically understand that today it is just a group of boudoir boys and girls playing around, there are no elders, but boys and girls are separated.The age difference between Princess He'an and himself, maybe because of his father, he gave himself a post, but it should be nothing special.
But a party...
Lin Lan squinted her eyes and leaned lightly on Miss Zeng Jing's body, and said affectionately, "Sister Jing, you are so kind!"
Zeng Jing saw that Lin Lan was so close to her, and then thought about the concubine sisters in the house and the sisters in the next room. She only thought that the younger sister should be like this, and let her lean on her, and then asked: : "You just returned to Beijing, and you don't know anyone, so follow me today!"
"Okay, okay! I'll listen to sister Jing!" Lin Lan nodded cheerfully and agreed.
Nanny Qi was sitting in the car with her eyes closed, feeling as if she had seen another side of Miss Lin's family again. Thinking of her affectionate gesture to her before, she couldn't help wondering how much water was in it...
"It's all thanks to Nanny Qi. When I met my sister today, I just feel that I have been friends with her for a long time. She is really close!" Lin Lan said softly as she watched Nanny Qi close her eyes.
After listening to Lin Lan's words, Zeng Jing glanced at Nanny Qi who was facing her. Seeing that she didn't refute, she just felt that all the hard work in the past was worth it. Unexpectedly, Nanny Qi was so cold-hearted and kind-hearted!
Just as she was about to speak, the carriage jolted a little. Nanny Qi suddenly opened her eyes. Lin Lan and Zeng Jing quickly sat upright, and then smiled at each other.
"What's the matter?" Nanny Qi asked the driver outside the carriage.
"It's the fifth princess, the princess of the Fourth Prince's Mansion, and Miss Zhen's family..." The coachman drove the carriage aside and let them go first.
Lin Lan knew that the queen in the palace died young, and she went away after giving birth to the prince within three days. The emperor has not made a queen since then, but the most favored concubine Zhen in the palace has always been very popular, and she also gave birth to the fourth prince. With the Ninth Prince and the Fifth Princess, even two-thirds of the palace power is in her hands.
There was a deposed prince, Prince Yizhong, in the Red Mansion, and the Zhen family was taken over by Lianwo, so these two princes were obviously not high-ranking.Lowering his eyes, Lin Lan heard the carriage running outside without the slightest speed, so he knew how powerful they were at the moment.
Sure enough, after their convoy passed by, Lin Lan overheard the wailing caused by making way for an emergency and bumping into a roadside vendor through the curtain.
After a while, the originally chaotic road recovered. The royal garden where Princess He An held a flower viewing banquet was in the outskirts of Beijing. When they left the city, Zeng Jing's second brother Zeng Zhuo was already waiting by the roadside.
"Sister, Miss Lin...isn't Sister Shan here?" Zeng Zhuo heard that Mrs. Xiao had asked his grandmother before, and thought it was Sister Shan who was afraid, but today he found out that it was Miss Lin, Sister Shan...she is okay what?
"Sister Shan didn't come, second brother, aren't you going?" Zeng Jing asked in surprise.
Zeng Zhuo didn't answer, and sighed slightly in his heart, thinking of that delicate little girl who felt so sad for some reason!Feeling a bit bad, Xiao Wen got the will of Concubine Zhen and was given to the Ninth Prince as a concubine, but Sister Shan...could it be that she still can't get out?I don't mind it, and besides, she was rescued by a maid, and she wasn't some other messy man, so I really shouldn't be so self-deprecating!
Lin Lan has never met Miss Xiao Shan, but now it seems that his grandmother has a good vision, and the husband-in-law who danced for his granddaughter is not bad. From the sound, it can be heard that he also has a heart for Miss Xiao Shan. In the era of the blind, deaf and dumb, it is also a blessing to be able to get good things.
I just don't know what my future husband-in-law will look like?You don't need to be too outstanding, it's enough to have a good appearance, a good personality, a funny personality and not boring!It seems that grandma's eyesight is not bad, do you want her old man to help me with my advice?
Except for the city gate, the road is getting wider and wider. Even if there is a need to give way, it is not as urgent as before. When they were approaching, both Lin Lan and Zeng Jing took out the mirrors and began to see what was wrong.
Seeing her beauty in the mirror, Lin Lan just smiled when the carriage stopped suddenly...
"There is no need to give way to the carriage of Duke Rongguo's mansion!" Zeng Zhuo said indifferently to the coachman. The coachman looked at the luxurious carriage behind and a circle of guards, silently maintaining the previous speed.It is also the Duke's mansion, even though Duke An is not as good as Duke Rong to get the holy family, but there is no need to give in!
Zeng Jing saw that the smile on Lin Lan's face hadn't changed in any way, reached out and tapped her forehead lightly, and explained: "Isn't the Duke Rong's mansion your sister-in-law's natal home? You're going to say hello!"
Lin Lan frowned and looked at Zeng Jing curiously, and replied, "But the Rongguo Mansion doesn't have any peers of my age! Shouldn't they greet me?"
Zeng Jing couldn't help being happy when she heard this. She was a few years older than Jia Yuanchun, and she had met several times. Although she was not as good-looking as her, she really couldn't like Jia Yuanchun who was always on top of her.
I admit that she looks better than me, and she can play the piano well. Even though Rongguo is high-ranking and has a holy family, there is no need to always suppress them, okay!
"Young girl Jing from An Guogong's mansion is too insane to give way?" Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Yuanchun and said a little unhappy.
Jia Yuanchun smiled, and said indifferently, "Miss Zeng is the daughter of the eldest son, but I am just the daughter of the second wife of Rong Guogong. Why do you want to give way?"
Wang Xifeng stared at a pair of phoenix eyes, and said in disbelief: "But An Guogong is just a idle job now, and even the eldest son is not very capable. Even if she is the eldest daughter of the eldest son, how can she be better than sister Yuanchun?"
Jia Yuanchun narrowed his eyes slightly, and said to Wang Xifeng, "There is a girl from the Lin family sitting in that car! I heard from Lian'er that his Aunt Lan is kind-hearted, and there is nothing wrong with her! After all, she is superior to us... ..."
"What kind of elder is she?" Wang Xifeng said with some dissatisfaction, and then asked: "Is Jia Lian really not coming today? Isn't he the favorite to join in the fun?"
Jia Yuanchun raised his head and gave Wang Xifeng a serious look, then lowered his head, and said softly: "Lian'er has been favored by grandfather, and now he can't go out easily except to go to Xu's house to study..." Of course, the root cause is just because he has no hair. Just being laughed at!But Jia Yuanchun didn't want to say this to Wang Xifeng.
When Wang Xifeng heard it, he was pleasantly surprised. He was happy that he was appreciated by Duke Rong, and surprised that that bastard Lian'er was not good at being affectionate to her in the past, but after three years of leaving, she only knew how to write letters to herself. Isn't that right? Do you hate yourself for being illiterate?If so.Let her see Jia Lian, she must make him look good!
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Jia Shishi turned her head and shouted: "What kind of aunt is she?" How could that little bitch be the aunt of his grandchildren?Don't be afraid of losing your life!
"Old Ancestor, no matter what kind of aunt she is, this aunt is indispensable. Why are you angry about this, Ancestor?" Jia Yuanchun was a little puzzled, what was Grandma so awkward about?Just relying on Aunt Min, it should be called aunt for her sister-in-law, right?
So grandma is trying to be awkward that uncle came to the house last time by himself?or something else?Even the mother said that the aunt who is so old and has not yet given birth must have a hard time in the Lin family. If she can't keep the baby, she may be divorced.Isn't it right for aunt to be a little nervous?
Naturally, Jia Shishi would not say too vicious words to Jia Yuanchun, and he was concerned about the threat that Lin Lan's appearance might pose to Yuanchun in the future, so he just sighed and told her: "You are still young, don't show your sharpness too much. I have personally seen the birth of the grandson back then, and it is well known that he did not live to marry and have a son. Yuan Er, you must remember the flower viewing feast of Princess He'an, and be careful!"
Jia Yuanchun nodded, knowing that her future had been decided, and her grandmother had already agreed with the Zhen family that she would enter the fourth prince's mansion. She listened to her grandmother's arrangement...
The connections of the four major families should not be underestimated, so for the time being, both she and her mother felt that it would be better not to go against her grandmother's wishes.The grandson heard that he is good-looking and has been favored, but a sick child who is destined to die early is really not worth his too much thought.
Compared with the grandmother who is sometimes gentle and sometimes neglectful, Jia Yuanchun has seen her mother's forbearance for their children in the back house, so she is very close to Jia Wang's.Especially after Baoyu was born, I watched my mother come to pay her respects and serve her grandmother day by day, just to see Baoyu more.
Jia Yuanchun felt extremely sad in his heart, did he and his brother feel the same way back then?Wronging myself every day, just want to see my children more?
"Old lady, Baoyu is awake!" Just as Jia Shishi was talking, the girl next to Jia Baoyu came in and laughed.
The smile on Jia Shishi's face couldn't help but rise when he heard the words, and he said to Jia Yuanchun: "Remember what I said, and taste it carefully! Alright, go to your wife to see if the clothes are suitable for tomorrow, I will Let's go see Baoyu first!"
Jia Yuanchun said with a smile: "I'll see Baoyu first before I go! I won't see you for a while, but I feel empty in my heart."
When Jia Shishi heard this, the smile on his face became more kind, and he followed Jia Yuanchun to the Bisha cabinet where Jia Baoyu lived.
Early the next morning, the young lady from An Guogong's mansion came over with Nanny Qi and two maids. Shan Jing saw that she was a somewhat dignified girl. She was eight years older than Lin Lan, and she was looking at her now. The relationship between the two families has always been good, so after the incident where Sister Shan was pushed into the water by Xiao Wen and was rescued, her second brother also felt sorry for the younger sister who had grown up, so he agreed with his grandmother to let him marry Sister Shan matter.
But she knew that her mother was unhappy. She had always wanted sister Xin, who belonged to her uncle's family, to be her daughter-in-law, but because she didn't dare to object, she kept it in her heart.To be honest, she also sympathized with Sister Shan, and knew that she was rescued by a slave after she fell into the water, so there was nothing to question her name.But her mother was not happy, and she was even reprimanded by her grandmother, which made her mood a little complicated.
"Are you Sister Zeng? You look so pretty!" Zeng Jing is a slightly plump girl who looks at the elegant and quiet girl. Although she is not very handsome, she has a good temperament. Lin Lan raised her face, looked at this young lady, and said something Words that can never go wrong.
Zeng Jing paused, she was not beautiful, but seeing the joy flashing in her eyes after being praised so much by a little girl, the smile on Zeng Jing's face became more sincere.
"Nurse Qi said that if I had one-tenth of the potential of Sister Zeng, my mother would definitely not worry about me. Besides, I would be a wild monkey." Lin Lan took Zeng Jing's hand affectionately and smiled.
Zeng Jing glanced at Nanny Qi in surprise, seeing that her face was still calm, she couldn't help but feel a little complacent. She thought that Nanny Qi, who was strict, didn't like her, but she never thought that she would be so optimistic about herself.
"Sister Lin, you are good-looking!" I knew that I was not very outstanding, but pretty!Looking at Lin Lan's delicate and fair face, Zeng Jing said with a little envy.
"I heard that being good-looking is not as good as being good-looking, or being talented. At first glance, my sister is the kind of young lady who has both ability and political integrity. Lan'er, I am still far behind!" When it comes to flattery, Lin Lan consciously No one can match yourself.
Sure enough, when Lin Lan said this, the smile on Zeng Jing's face became more sincere.
By the time they set off, Zeng Jing had been able to let Lin Lan affectionately hold her arm and introduce her the precautions for this banquet.
Princess He'an is not an arrogant woman. Although she is valued by the holy family, she just likes to play around. Of course, there are many things about her banquets.
Lin Lan blinked her big eyes and sighed from time to time, and Zeng Jing couldn't help but talk more...
I basically understand that today it is just a group of boudoir boys and girls playing around, there are no elders, but boys and girls are separated.The age difference between Princess He'an and himself, maybe because of his father, he gave himself a post, but it should be nothing special.
But a party...
Lin Lan squinted her eyes and leaned lightly on Miss Zeng Jing's body, and said affectionately, "Sister Jing, you are so kind!"
Zeng Jing saw that Lin Lan was so close to her, and then thought about the concubine sisters in the house and the sisters in the next room. She only thought that the younger sister should be like this, and let her lean on her, and then asked: : "You just returned to Beijing, and you don't know anyone, so follow me today!"
"Okay, okay! I'll listen to sister Jing!" Lin Lan nodded cheerfully and agreed.
Nanny Qi was sitting in the car with her eyes closed, feeling as if she had seen another side of Miss Lin's family again. Thinking of her affectionate gesture to her before, she couldn't help wondering how much water was in it...
"It's all thanks to Nanny Qi. When I met my sister today, I just feel that I have been friends with her for a long time. She is really close!" Lin Lan said softly as she watched Nanny Qi close her eyes.
After listening to Lin Lan's words, Zeng Jing glanced at Nanny Qi who was facing her. Seeing that she didn't refute, she just felt that all the hard work in the past was worth it. Unexpectedly, Nanny Qi was so cold-hearted and kind-hearted!
Just as she was about to speak, the carriage jolted a little. Nanny Qi suddenly opened her eyes. Lin Lan and Zeng Jing quickly sat upright, and then smiled at each other.
"What's the matter?" Nanny Qi asked the driver outside the carriage.
"It's the fifth princess, the princess of the Fourth Prince's Mansion, and Miss Zhen's family..." The coachman drove the carriage aside and let them go first.
Lin Lan knew that the queen in the palace died young, and she went away after giving birth to the prince within three days. The emperor has not made a queen since then, but the most favored concubine Zhen in the palace has always been very popular, and she also gave birth to the fourth prince. With the Ninth Prince and the Fifth Princess, even two-thirds of the palace power is in her hands.
There was a deposed prince, Prince Yizhong, in the Red Mansion, and the Zhen family was taken over by Lianwo, so these two princes were obviously not high-ranking.Lowering his eyes, Lin Lan heard the carriage running outside without the slightest speed, so he knew how powerful they were at the moment.
Sure enough, after their convoy passed by, Lin Lan overheard the wailing caused by making way for an emergency and bumping into a roadside vendor through the curtain.
After a while, the originally chaotic road recovered. The royal garden where Princess He An held a flower viewing banquet was in the outskirts of Beijing. When they left the city, Zeng Jing's second brother Zeng Zhuo was already waiting by the roadside.
"Sister, Miss Lin...isn't Sister Shan here?" Zeng Zhuo heard that Mrs. Xiao had asked his grandmother before, and thought it was Sister Shan who was afraid, but today he found out that it was Miss Lin, Sister Shan...she is okay what?
"Sister Shan didn't come, second brother, aren't you going?" Zeng Jing asked in surprise.
Zeng Zhuo didn't answer, and sighed slightly in his heart, thinking of that delicate little girl who felt so sad for some reason!Feeling a bit bad, Xiao Wen got the will of Concubine Zhen and was given to the Ninth Prince as a concubine, but Sister Shan...could it be that she still can't get out?I don't mind it, and besides, she was rescued by a maid, and she wasn't some other messy man, so I really shouldn't be so self-deprecating!
Lin Lan has never met Miss Xiao Shan, but now it seems that his grandmother has a good vision, and the husband-in-law who danced for his granddaughter is not bad. From the sound, it can be heard that he also has a heart for Miss Xiao Shan. In the era of the blind, deaf and dumb, it is also a blessing to be able to get good things.
I just don't know what my future husband-in-law will look like?You don't need to be too outstanding, it's enough to have a good appearance, a good personality, a funny personality and not boring!It seems that grandma's eyesight is not bad, do you want her old man to help me with my advice?
Except for the city gate, the road is getting wider and wider. Even if there is a need to give way, it is not as urgent as before. When they were approaching, both Lin Lan and Zeng Jing took out the mirrors and began to see what was wrong.
Seeing her beauty in the mirror, Lin Lan just smiled when the carriage stopped suddenly...
"There is no need to give way to the carriage of Duke Rongguo's mansion!" Zeng Zhuo said indifferently to the coachman. The coachman looked at the luxurious carriage behind and a circle of guards, silently maintaining the previous speed.It is also the Duke's mansion, even though Duke An is not as good as Duke Rong to get the holy family, but there is no need to give in!
Zeng Jing saw that the smile on Lin Lan's face hadn't changed in any way, reached out and tapped her forehead lightly, and explained: "Isn't the Duke Rong's mansion your sister-in-law's natal home? You're going to say hello!"
Lin Lan frowned and looked at Zeng Jing curiously, and replied, "But the Rongguo Mansion doesn't have any peers of my age! Shouldn't they greet me?"
Zeng Jing couldn't help being happy when she heard this. She was a few years older than Jia Yuanchun, and she had met several times. Although she was not as good-looking as her, she really couldn't like Jia Yuanchun who was always on top of her.
I admit that she looks better than me, and she can play the piano well. Even though Rongguo is high-ranking and has a holy family, there is no need to always suppress them, okay!
"Young girl Jing from An Guogong's mansion is too insane to give way?" Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Yuanchun and said a little unhappy.
Jia Yuanchun smiled, and said indifferently, "Miss Zeng is the daughter of the eldest son, but I am just the daughter of the second wife of Rong Guogong. Why do you want to give way?"
Wang Xifeng stared at a pair of phoenix eyes, and said in disbelief: "But An Guogong is just a idle job now, and even the eldest son is not very capable. Even if she is the eldest daughter of the eldest son, how can she be better than sister Yuanchun?"
Jia Yuanchun narrowed his eyes slightly, and said to Wang Xifeng, "There is a girl from the Lin family sitting in that car! I heard from Lian'er that his Aunt Lan is kind-hearted, and there is nothing wrong with her! After all, she is superior to us... ..."
"What kind of elder is she?" Wang Xifeng said with some dissatisfaction, and then asked: "Is Jia Lian really not coming today? Isn't he the favorite to join in the fun?"
Jia Yuanchun raised his head and gave Wang Xifeng a serious look, then lowered his head, and said softly: "Lian'er has been favored by grandfather, and now he can't go out easily except to go to Xu's house to study..." Of course, the root cause is just because he has no hair. Just being laughed at!But Jia Yuanchun didn't want to say this to Wang Xifeng.
When Wang Xifeng heard it, he was pleasantly surprised. He was happy that he was appreciated by Duke Rong, and surprised that that bastard Lian'er was not good at being affectionate to her in the past, but after three years of leaving, she only knew how to write letters to herself. Isn't that right? Do you hate yourself for being illiterate?If so.Let her see Jia Lian, she must make him look good!
The author has something to say: I wanted to correct the typo, but the review failed. After a long time of high review, I finally passed!Hurry to change it!
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