There is no phoenix

October [-]th was the day when Jia Lian took Qiutong to Chang'an County, Ping'an Prefecture to take up his post.Sister Feng and Heping'er handed over the packed items to Xing'er, Jia Lian's entourage, and she couldn't help but swallow her breath and tell Qiutong to do something.

Qiu Tong is full of pride at this time, this is the most proud time since she rewarded Jia Lian as a concubine.Because I went to Chang'an County with Jia Lian to take up the post, and there will be no big difference from the wife of the wife at that time. If you can give birth to a man and a woman soon, Sister Feng will not be liked by Mrs. Xing and Jia Lian. There will not be too much difference.

Naturally, Sister Feng could see Qiutong's pride at this moment, but Sister Feng was a smart person, so she could only keep everything in her heart at this time.Because of Bao Er's family and You Erjie's affairs, Jia Lian has been very indifferent to Sister Feng, and Jia Lian has begun to tire of Sister Feng's dominance, which Sister Feng herself knows.

Sister Feng hasn't had another baby for six or seven years since Sister Qiao, putting Jia Lian under a lot of pressure.After all, it is the long house, and his father, Jia She, is hereditary. If he can't give birth to a son before Baochai has a son, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not be able to get hereditary in the future.Therefore, Jia Lian actually felt like a fish entering the sea when he took office and left Sister Feng this time.

In a blink of an eye, it was already the end of October. On this day, Mrs. Wang was going to visit Aunt Xue when she saw Lin Zhixiao's family come in and said to Mrs. Wang quietly: "Madam, Xiren is doing well in Zhuangzi, but she wants to I beg my wife for mercy, saying that the Zhuangzi is far away from the street. If it is too late to find a midwife during delivery, I am asking my wife if I can move back to the city so I can feel more at ease. I don’t know what my wife thinks is the best way OK?"

Mrs. Wang thought for a while and said: "The Zhuangzi in our house is far away, and the family temple is not close. But it is not appropriate to go to the temple to give birth after all. But if Xiren moves back to live in the city, no matter the street in the city In the alleyway, it is inevitable that she will meet her own brother, sister-in-law, and many relatives. What if I do meet them? I can't ruin Baoyu's good reputation because of her and the child in my belly. Otherwise, I will give you 150 taels of silver. You are in a small alley near the street and in a remote lane. See if there is a suitable small yard and rent it to Xiren temporarily. But there is one thing, you must not say that you are your relative. She is from the Jia family."

Lin Zhixiao's family listened and nodded.Mrs. Wang asked again: "If you do this well, I will give your daughter Xiaohong a free body, and let you marry her freely."

Mrs. Wang's Xiaohong was the girl Xiaohong who used to be a rough envoy in Yihong Courtyard. Because she accidentally passed on a message, Sister Feng thought she was smart, so she finally let Xiaohong follow her.

Jia Yun, a close child of the Jia family, lives in a poor family and only lives with his widowed mother.I lived in a small house on the back porch of Jia's mansion, and begged Sister Feng to get an errand to plant flowers and trees in the Grand View Garden, so I met Xiaohong in the Grand View Garden.

Jia Yun wanted to marry Xiaohong very much. Seeing that Jia Yun was honest and upright, Xiaohong was also willing, but she was not free after all, because her parents were servants of Jia's mansion.

Now that Lin Zhixiao's family heard Mrs. Wang's words, they were very grateful and went out to make arrangements according to Mrs. Wang's instructions.

It turned out that Lin Zhixiao and his wife had only one daughter, Xiaohong, who was originally named Lin Hongyu.Because it is taboo that both Baoyu and Daiyu have the same character for jade, they were renamed Xiaohong.

Lin Zhixiao and his wife are simple and honest, and they are said to be a perfect match for the deaf and dumb.Among the servants of the Jia family, their husband and wife can also be regarded as the most important category, because they are loyal in doing things and strict in their mouths.Their husband and wife are nearly forty years old now, and they only have one daughter, Xiaohong. Naturally, they most hope to be able to marry Xiaohong freely, not to mention that they already know that Jia Yun and Xiaohong are already in love.

According to the old rules of the Jia family, all slaves born in the family should be married off by the master.For a girl like Xiaohong, even if she likes Jia Yun, her parents are important domestic slaves, but she has little hope of marrying freely, and the master still has to assign her as a servant in the house.Now Mrs. Wang opened her mouth, making Lin Zhixiao's family as excited as drinking honey.Because according to the time, after the next year at most, the spring attack will give birth, and then Xiaohong can be free.

On October 21, Hu, Jia Rong's stepwife in Ningguo Mansion, gave birth to a son.The Hu family is Jia Rong's main wife after Qin Keqing's death. She already gave birth to a daughter, and now she has another son.

The Hu family is now giving birth to this son who is the eldest grandson of the Ningguo Mansion.Jia Zhen, as the head of the Jia family, had just turned 40 years old, so she was naturally happy, so she invited all the female family members of the Rongguo Mansion to the banquet.

Jia's mother was also very happy, and let Daiyu Tanchun Xichun go.Xichun didn't want to talk about it at first, but she was afraid of disappointing the Hu family's mother, and it was her own nephew Xi Tianding, so she had to go back to the banquet together.

After dinner, Xichun came to the backyard alone, and saw her elder brother Jia Zhen coming over and said, "Sister, my elder brother has always wanted to ask you, why are you so reluctant to talk to me? In all fairness, I think there may be a mistake in how you treat others. , but for you sister, I don’t think there is anything wrong with me, right? We are the same father and the same mother. My sister was young, so I can’t say anything. Now my sister is 13 years old, so I should know everything. Sister, tell me , Brother wants to know why this is?"

Xichun looked at Jia Zhen, and said earnestly, "Brother really wants to know? What if what I say doesn't please you? Brother, are you willing to listen too?"

Jia Zhen said: "Sister, my parents are gone now, I only have you as my sister, and you only have my brother. Of course I want to know why."

Xichun said: "Okay, then I'll say it. You are my real brother, there is nothing wrong with that; you only have my own sister, and I don't deny it. But since you bear the name of my real brother, you dare to say that you are not ashamed." Did you do me wrong?"

Jia Zhen was a little surprised and said, "Sister, do I have one?"

Xichun said: "But since I was sensible, I only know that the place where I live is not my home. I live in Rongguo Mansion, and my brother and sister-in-law live in Ningguo Mansion. During the holidays, my brother and sister-in-law eat, drink and have fun. Know if you still remember my sister? Throughout the year, do you know which season, whether my sister is sick or not, have you ever thought about bringing her back to reunite? It’s cold, have you ever thought about whether my sister is sick? Charcoal winter clothes to keep out the cold? It’s hot, have you ever wondered if your sister has melons and fruits to keep out the heat?”

Jia Zhen was very surprised when she heard this, she looked at Xi Chun and said, "Because of these, why do you hate me as a brother?"

Xichun said coldly: "Do I dare to hate you? You are my own elder brother, you are still the head of the Jia family, and a hereditary general of the Ningguo Mansion. And I am just an orphan girl without parents. As soon as I am sensible, I know that I am There is no mother, but there is a living father, but I have never seen him, nor have I heard him say a word of concern for me. He is dead, and it is only natural for me to keep vigil for him, that’s all! Others are right, I have a cold face and a cold heart, because my heart has died long ago. Therefore, I will not cry as sadly as Sister Lin. If I hadn't been cold-hearted, I might have died long ago."

After hearing this, Jia Zhen couldn't believe it when she saw this 13-year-old sister.These words were not sharp swords, but they were like ice, which immediately made Jia Zhen feel icy cold.

Jia Zhen had heard Youshi say that Xichun was cold-hearted and cold-faced, but now she sees that it is indeed true.When her father Jia Jing passed away, seeing that Xichun did not shed tears, she thought that Xichun was too sad or young, but now it seems that this is not the reason at all.

Jia Zhen said: "Sister, I know now that I am a brother, and I am really sorry for you. I am an incompetent brother, but my brother will definitely make up for it."

Xichun said coldly: "Do you think you are just an incompetent brother?"

Jia Zhen was shocked when she heard this, and looked at Xichun full of doubts.

Xichun said: "Brother and sister, we have never talked so much like today. Brother, you are hereditary. You have studied books and practiced martial arts. You may know many more characters than I have met in the capital. You are better than me. The annual ring is 20 years older. I hope you will remember my sister's words. Everything has a cause and an effect. If people don't know it, unless they do nothing about it. I am a girl, and the most I can do is protect myself. I You can be willing to serve my girl who has been with me for many years to enter the painting, and you have never been with me, so you can be willing!"

After Xichun finished speaking, she turned and left.

When the banquet was over, Daiyu Tanchun said she was going to go, Xichun said: "I want to go back a long time ago." Just about to leave together, I saw the color screen came over and said: "Girl, the uncle asked you to go, just to tell you a few words."

After hearing this, Xichun was about to say no, when Daiyu hurriedly said, "Fourth Sister, you can go. Maybe Cousin Zhen is looking for you. Third Sister and I are waiting for you!"

After hearing this, Xichun had no choice but to follow the color screen to see Jia Zhen.

Xichun came to Jia Zhen's study with the color screen. Jia Zhen took a small bundle and handed it to Xichun, "Sister, remember, no matter how miserable my brother is, I sincerely hope that you can live well. I’m 40 years old, and I’ve experienced everything in life. I also know that there is karma, but I’m afraid I can’t turn back. But I hope my sister can live a good life in the future! Color screen, take good care of the girl in the future!”

Cai Ping heard this, and hurriedly responded: "Master, don't worry, this slave will stay with the girl faithfully!"

Xichun took the bundle without opening it, and bowed to Jia Zhen: "Brother, take care of yourself in the future!"

After Xichun finished speaking, she turned around with the color screen on and left without looking back.