There is no phoenix

In a blink of an eye, it is already the first day of April, which is the turn of late spring and early summer, and the weather is gradually getting hotter.

In the afternoon of this day, Baoyu from the Yihong Courtyard of the Grand View Garden had just finished eating, and remembered that he was going to participate in the Spring Festival in a few days, so he did not rest and went to the study to read.

Since having a son, Baoyu seems to have grown up a lot, and spends most of his time in the study except for eating.Baochai was secretly happy, because Baoyu didn't have a good temper when he persuaded Baoyu to read the book, but now, he didn't need to persuade him, he just went to the study consciously, and Qiu Wen and Sheyue said that Baoyu was really serious about reading.

At that time, Baoyu walked out of the study, and saw a girl next to Mrs. Wang coming over and saying, "Second Master Bao, the young master Biao from Jinling is here, and my wife asked you to go there."

When Baoyu heard that Wang Ren was coming, he hurriedly followed the girl to Mrs. Wang's place.

It turned out that because Wang Ziteng had passed away, shortly after finishing the funeral, Wang Ren left behind a concubine who had just given birth, and stayed with Mrs. Wang Ziteng in Jinling. Back to the capital.

After resting for a few days, Wang Ren had inquired about the current situation in Jia's mansion, but he was still a little dubious, so he went to see Aunt Xue first, told Aunt Xue some things about Jinling, and brought Aunt Xue the 2000 taels entrusted by Xue Biao to Aunt Xue. Aunt Xue is naturally very grateful for the silver ticket.

"Second aunt, don't worry. Cousin Xue Biao said that they will take care of the shops in Jinling, so you can just rest at ease. If you have time, they will send someone to visit you."

Wang Ren's mouth was very sweet, which made Aunt Xue feel the kindness of her relatives.

Xue Pan's son is over half a year old, and Aunt Xue devoted all her efforts to this child.Fortunately, Qing'er and Tong Xi are already married, and they are considered loyal to the Xue family. Together with the old housekeeper Zhang Guanshi, they manage the only shop of the Xue family in the capital, and they live on a tight schedule.

Wang Ren came to help with 2000 taels of silver, and Aunt Xue felt like sending charcoal in the snow.

Of course, Wang Ren went to see Aunt Xue first, and naturally he had another purpose, which was to inquire about the current situation in Jia's mansion.Wang Ren was secretly pleasantly surprised when he learned that the Ningguo Mansion had been confiscated and that Concubine Xiande had passed away.

Although there is nothing wrong with Rongguo Mansion now, but there is no big backer like the empress in the palace. Thinking about the promise the prince made to Yan Hong's father, Wang Ren believes that Rongguo Mansion may not be far from the day of punishment.

At Mrs. Wang's place, Wang Ren naturally told the story of Prince Teng's illness, death, and burial one by one, and then persuaded Mrs. Wang: "Auntie, in my opinion, now that Baoyu and Lan Geer have entered school, this is heaven." It's a great news, I'm afraid Baoyu and Brother Lang will have better news in the spring of this month."

Mrs. Wang listened to it in her heart, and naturally she was very comforted, so she asked the girl to invite Baoyu to come and meet Wang Ren.

Although Baoyu and Wang Ren have very different aspirations, they have one thing in common, that is, they didn't like to study at home.But knowing that Wang Ren came from Jinling, what Baoyu wanted to know most was the anecdotes of Wang Ren's journey to Beijing.

The current Baoyu was originally a young man who likes to play the most.How cool and fun it was when we moved into the Grand View Garden!In the Grand View Garden, there are many sisters forming associations to recite poems, paint and play chess. In Yihong Courtyard, there are more than a dozen lovely girls who are fighting together. Outside, there are some friends like Xue Panliu, Xianglian, Feng Ziying, Lai Shangrongqiguan, who are as helpless as gods every day. Carefree.

But now, since Yingchun got married, many sisters have disappeared one after another, and all the friends who used to like are strange and difficult to get together.Wang Rente came to the mansion today, so Baoyu felt eager to meet him.

Mrs. Wang saw that Baoyu came in a hurry, so she said: "Baoyu, your benevolent cousin came to see us specially today, and he will stay in the capital for a long time."

After Baoyu heard this, he looked at Wang Ren and said, "Cousin, I thought you didn't come back so soon when you returned to Jinling. I didn't expect it to be so soon. I don't know what kind of business my cousin will do in the future?"

Wang Rendao: "I have already bought two shops, one is rented out to others, and the other wants to open a wine shop. Baoyu, I brought a good cook from Jinling this time. If you treat guests outside in the future, you can come to me." Come to the restaurant, and you will all like the taste of my place."

After hearing this, Baoyu asked hurriedly, "I don't know where my cousin's wine shop is? I will definitely go and see it some other day."

Wang Ren smiled and said, "Baoyu, of course. But now the restaurant is being repaired and expanded, and it will not open for business until the sixth day of the lunar new year. If you are sincere, when I clean up the place, you will be the first person to invite!" "

Mrs. Wang said: "Ren'er, remember that no matter what you do, you must be careful. Also, although business is easy to do in the capital, it is difficult to do good business without a certain background. You must be careful in everything." , just don't make trouble!"

Wang Ren said: "Don't worry, aunt, I know."

Under the leadership of Baoyu, Wang Ren took a full tour of the Grand View Garden for the first time, and sighed: "Baoyu, I'm not a cousin, I have a big heart. In my opinion, your Grand View Garden is good, but it's too unpopular. Feeling lifeless."

Baoyu sighed: "Of course I know. Last year the old lady told me to move out here because it was quiet here, but now I like the cleanliness here, so I still live here and have not moved out."

Wang Rendao: "I didn't know that the Grand View Garden was so big. My aunt only told me that this is where my cousins ​​live, so I didn't come in for a stroll. Now it seems that there is no bustling here that day. If I had known that there would be such changes , I will definitely come here to have a look at whatever I say that day.”

Baoyu said: "You don't need to look at it, my cousin doesn't know, I live here now, and most of them don't come out in the study, so as not to look at these scenes and see things hurt."

Wang Rendao: "Baoyu, it's fine if you don't say it. The fourth girl in your house really disappeared? Is there any news now?"

Baoyu shook his head and said, "No, I've searched everywhere, but I haven't seen anyone again. From my point of view, the fourth younger sister must have gone out to become a monk. I don't know which nunnery she's hiding in to enjoy the peace. Cousin doesn't know, but in our house, Now not only are these sisters gone, even those girls and servants have been dismissed. Cousin, how is Sister Feng in Jinling now?"

Seeing Baoyu asking about Sister Feng, Wang Ren lowered his face and said, "Baoyu, it's fine if you don't ask. As soon as you ask, I feel sorry for my sister. She has been worrying about your Jia family for so many years. How could it be good to be abandoned? Forget it, let’s not talk about it, so as not to make us unhappy. Tonight we will go out for a stroll and have dinner outside. I will call some friends and we will have a good get-together. I will be the host! What? Sample?"

Baoyu said: "Forget it, I've been bored for a long time, so let's get together according to my cousin's idea."

Wang Ren said: "Okay, Baoyu, let's make an agreement like this. We will meet at the wine shop next to Jinxiang Pavilion on Chang'an Street in the next year, and I will call some good friends. I have to go back now, and you also You don't have to give it away!"

After sending Wang Ren away, Baoyu returned to Yihong Courtyard and saw Baochai playing with her two-month-old son, Jia Kui, so she stepped forward and said, "Sister, I'm going out for dinner tonight. You can eat by yourself later."

After hearing this, Baochai hurriedly asked, "Baoyu, are you going to cousin Ren's house for dinner?"

Baoyu shook her head and said, "No, it's outside. It's our old friends meeting. Sister, don't worry, I'll be back after dinner."

Baochai said: "Brother Bao, don't get drunk. I don't care who you drink with. But Baoyu, I have something to ask you. Did Cousin Ren say anything about Xue Biao and Baoqin?"

Baoyu shook his head quickly and said, "I didn't ask, and neither did my cousin. If my sister wants to know, I'll ask my cousin Ren at night. My cousin said, your brother Xue Biao asked him to give your mother two thousand silver coins." .”

Baochai was surprised when she heard this, and said, "What, Xue Biao asked his cousin to bring money to my mother? How much? Did you say anything else?"

Baoyu hurriedly said: "I heard that your brother asked his cousin to bring 2000 taels of silver notes to your mother, saying that Baoqin has no betrothed yet, and he only runs a shop business with his brother and sister-in-law."

Baochai said: "Baoqin is still young, and she won't be too old in two or three years. I hope she is not cold-hearted."

Seeing that his son Jia Kui could already laugh, Baoyu waved his hands desperately, feeling a little funny, so he picked up his son and said to Baochai, "Sister, I'll take him out for a walk."

It was rare for Baochai to see that Baoyu suddenly became interested in children, so he told a few maids, "You all follow along. If Brother Bao gets tired of carrying him, you can take over. Don't tire Brother Bao."

Baoyu didn't answer, but walked out of the yard with Jia Kui in his arms.