Red House Farm Stay

Jia Zhuo finally found the joy of going out to sit on the bus. Such news could not be heard at home.When he saw Wu Yan, Jia Zhuo handed a purse to the maid and thanked her for leading the way.

"Thank you for the reward, miss." The servant girl took it generously and went back to report.

Seeing Jia Zhuo and the others coming, Wu Yan quickly pointed to the seat next to them for them to sit, "You came at the right time, Mrs. Du called the theater troupe, and they happened to listen to the play together. But why are you here? Isn't it fun over there? ?”

"It's fun, I saw a camellia flower king." Jia Zhuo pointed to the camellia flower on his head, and then said: "They are painting, we don't understand these things, so I just came to see you."

"Only when you're a girl, you like these things. When you marry a woman, you won't be as leisurely and elegant." A woman next to her, with a kind face, followed suit.

"That's right." Wu Yan nodded in agreement.

Jia Zhuo heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the kind eyes all around him.After listening to a play here, the ladies from the Nuan Pavilion came over one after another.

Du Yue held Miss Jin Jiu's arm and said something in a low voice, followed by Ding Shuting and Xie Xin holding hands, Madam Du smiled and said: "It's considered enough fun, hurry up and have a rest."

"We didn't play. The one who draws and writes is the only one who can't do anything. It's a pity for me."

"Well, I know it's shabby. I thought you couldn't find it." Mrs. Du dotingly pulled her daughter.

Jia Zhuo was really surprised when he heard this. Mrs. Du was famous for being a talented woman when she was young, but her daughter can't do this. Could it be that, as others said, she was doted on by General Du.It can be seen that Du Yue's behavior is really not domineering, although on the surface he is straightforward and has no scheming, but in fact he is clearer than anyone else.

Miss Jin Jiu sat beside Mrs. Jin, answered her mother's question in a low voice, and showed her her painting.

Mrs. Du saw it clearly, and praised: "This is a good painting, it can't be practiced casually, it can be seen that a lot of effort has been put into it."

"It's not as good as what you said. It's just a child's joke. It's just my daughter. She has to set rules in everything she learns. She won't learn it easily and give up. She has persisted for so many years, and she can be seen by others. .”

Mrs. Jin smiled from ear to ear, full of doting on her own daughter.

The ladies sitting next to each other naturally agreed that everyone would carry the sedan chair, and no one would offend anyone at such a time.

"Xie Xin's paintings are also good." Ding Shuting snorted a little unconvinced.

"Nine Girls' paintings are majestic, while Xie Xin's paintings are simple and elegant. It can be said that each has its own strengths." Mrs. Du nodded slightly to Xie Xin, sighing in her heart. Speaking of it, she liked Xie Xin a lot, and she was almost herself. Watching grow up.

It's just a pity that she only has one son and one daughter, especially when the eldest son gets married, she must not be sloppy.General Du started his career by relying on his military exploits, and his family has nothing to rely on, not to mention Mrs. Du's natal family.She had to think about her son and find a daughter from a prominent family.Xie Xin is good, but his family background is not enough.

Mrs. Du didn't want her son to be like General Du in the future. Without a wife and family to draw on, everything would be more difficult than others.

She is most optimistic about the nine girls of the Jin family, a girl from the direct line of the county king, with a lot of wealth and outstanding looks.If her daughter hadn't come over halfway to tell her her indifference to Jia Zhuo, she was almost ready to speak to Mrs. Jin today, just to find out.

This golden girl is good in everything, but this one is really annoying.This kind of high and low, or the importance of identity, other people may not care, but it is very important to the Du family.General Du was born as a sergeant, and many of his subordinates were of civilian background or even illiterate, and their family members were more likely to be women who could not read a few characters.

Don't look at Mrs. Du as a talented woman in the eyes of these wives, but in the eyes of others, Mrs. Du is a compassionate female Bodhisattva, a considerate wife of a coach.

Immediately excluding two good girls, Mrs. Du glanced over and saw that there was really no choice for the best of both worlds.Either one thing is missing, or that one is missing, it is really worrying.

After judging the paintings of the two girls, a new play began to be sung on the stage.Few ladies cared about the paintings of these ladies, they wanted to hear what the new opera was about.

"Well, it's getting harder and harder to listen to new plays these days. At the beginning, they always sing about how they can shock the world and weep ghosts and gods. You'll know when you sing it. It's really not as exciting as any old play." A wife doesn't like it new play.

There were also people who sang against the tune, "That's not necessarily the case. The old drama is also from the new drama. The first time it was sung in the Du Mansion, it meant to make a name for itself. If the drama is not good, how dare the troupe take it out and smash his own signboard?" .”

Now it will be winter, and then it will be winter, being bored at home, calling the theater troupe and inviting some friends to listen to the opera is the best pastime.If the troupe fails to perform here, I'm afraid this year will be sad.

Everyone laughed when they heard the debate, and when the first sentence was spoken, someone called out, which was quite the style.

Jia Zhuo saw Danjiao dressed up as a peasant daughter-in-law, holding a watering spoon in her hand, and smiled at Qing'er. She didn't expect this new play to make her feel more cordial.

The young daughter-in-law of the farm family has a house and a field, serves her in-laws, serves her men and takes care of her children. Although she is busy, her family is happy and happy.

Unexpectedly, the Japanese pirates invaded, and the whole family had to abandon their home and flee.On the way, I met a kind-hearted young man who took them to hide in their own fortress. The farmer's family thanked them a lot, and only asked the pirates to leave quickly so that they could return to their homeland.

Unexpectedly, the little daughter-in-law of the farm family overheard the quarrel between the kind-hearted son and the patriarch.The son left home angrily and lost news.

Distinguished guests were welcomed in the fort, but the guests were Japanese pirates and local gentry. The young daughter-in-law saw with her own eyes that the negotiations between the Japanese pirates and the patriarch broke down, and she drew a long knife to cut off the patriarch's head.The young daughter-in-law of the peasant family fled with her family before the fort was besieged.

On the second day, Jingguan piled up with human heads piled up outside the fortress. The blood flowed into a river in such a big fortress, and the fishy smell did not fade for half a month.All the women were taken into the barracks, and bloody female corpses were thrown out of the camp every day.

The little peasant daughter-in-law fled all the way and watched the purgatory-like scene on earth, and her family members fell one by one on the way to escape. In the last scene, a group of Japanese pirates killed her child in front of the little farmer's daughter-in-law with a knife, and then stabbed at her. The little daughter-in-law's head was chopped off, and no gods came into the world, let alone any miracles.

This knife is about to kill the last living character, and everyone's breathing is about to stop. There has never been a scene where all the protagonists are dead.What kind of new drama is this? It's so weird that many people have doubts in their hearts.

And the play came to an abrupt end at this moment, and everyone present looked at Mrs. Du.Madam Du's face was ashen, staring at the stage.

On the stage, Danjiao knelt down on her knees, tears streaming down her face, "Madam, please go to heaven to listen and plead for the people. The Japanese pirates and the anti-kings colluded and made the people of Chaoping and Kangnan fall into a sea of ​​​​boundless misery. Please also ask the emperor to send troops, To save all the people from the fire and water, the little girl knows that she has offended his wife, so she is willing to die..."

"No, stop her." Jia Zhuo was the first to react, but she was still a step late, and saw her body tilted to one side, and everyone saw that when she was speaking, she had already drawn a knife and inserted it into her belly , the whole body of blood has flowed out.She was always covered by her kneeling figure, so she didn't notice it.

And behind her, there was a group of kneeling down, and it was only now that I saw that everyone was soaked in the blood of the dead woman, as if they were kneeling in a sea of ​​blood.

The people present, their throats seemed to be choked by the god of death, and they couldn't even utter a scream.These women who have never even killed a chicken, saw a person die in front of their own eyes, and saw the blood all over the ground with their own eyes.If it is more serious, simply roll your eyelids and pass out directly.

Madam Du pressed her hands on the seat with a solemn face. No one knew what she was thinking at this moment.

"Go and ask the eldest young master to come in." Madam Du knew that this matter could not be concealed. There were so many people present, all of whom were the wives and daughters of court officials, and so many maids, since there was no way to conceal it. , then use the fastest speed to solve it.

Du Xiao originally walked in excitedly, it was agreed in advance, to show him in front of the lady, who would have thought that when he came in, what he saw was a bloody stage, blood and dead people.

Even though he was born as a warrior, he was used to seeing blood, so he couldn't help being startled.This is not somewhere else, it is my own backyard.

He hurried forward, "Mom, how are you and your sister, is there someone who assassinated you, come on..."

"No, listen to me..." Mrs. Du told all the wives what happened just now.

"Mrs. Du, my eyesight is not good. I didn't see clearly what happened just now. Can you let me go back first? I really have a terrible headache." Someone mustered up the courage to stand up and just wanted to leave here.

"Until the matter is clear, ladies and gentlemen, it's better to stay here first." Madam Du gave everyone a cold look. At this time, everyone is tied to the same rope, and no one can think of getting rid of it by themselves.

Du Xiao calmly arranged: "Take good care of everyone in the theater troupe, and then report to the officials. Everyone can leave after recording their statements here, otherwise, going to Dali Temple alone, I'm afraid it will damage the reputation of the wives."

"That's right, we haven't done anything wrong, so there's nothing to be afraid of." Some people echoed, and those who wanted to leave were embarrassed to mention it again.

The people from Dali Temple arrived quickly, and Dali Temple Minister even came to the scene in person. He was so angry that his calves were twisting, and he cursed secretly while wiping the sweat from his forehead. The Du family is so cunning. I remember him, why not just throw it to Xingbu, the Yamen of Xingbu is closer to Du's house.

But when you are angry, you still have to respectfully and respectfully salute several ladies inside.As for the confession, the person who wrote the confession only dared to listen to the maid beside Mrs. Du repeat it through the screen, and then write down the names of all the people present.Who dares to ask these ladies and ladies whether he wants to live or not.

Naturally, all the people in the troupe were escorted away, waiting to be dealt with.

"Forgive me for sending you off soon. The Du family was rude. I will apologize to the ladies some other time." Madam Du said weakly, pressing her temples.

"Who would have thought of such a thing, you have to take care of your health." The people present wished they could fly back immediately, but they had to say polite words before leaving.

Wu Yan led the two girls out, and got into the car with lingering fears, "Why did this happen to me?"

"The common people have no way to ask, so they can only take risks. This incident is like exposing the scars of the emperor. These people will not end well." Jia Zhuo felt uncomfortable when he thought of the people in the troupe.

What is their crime? As the people of Dayue, isn't it a matter of course to ask the emperor of Dayue to send troops to save the people from the fire and water?

"But they hurt the face of the emperor, and let the emperor bear the responsibility of being immoral and ignorant of the people. This will shake the foundation of the country."

In the inn, Ban'er patted Jia Zhuo's head and patted her back to comfort her.Qing'er on the other side wanted to say that she was also scared, but then looked at the pine nut candy in front of her, grabbed a handful and stuffed it into her mouth, groaning in her heart, forget it.

They took Wu Yan's car, but they didn't go directly to Jia's house, but went to the inn first to meet the board.After agreeing that Ban'er would send them back, Wu Yan was relieved to leave.

Immoral, country-based, Jia Zhuo made a point in his heart.

Although the emperors of this era have the power above everything else, they still have unshirkable obligations that must be borne.When foreign enemies invade, you must meet the enemy and protect the people, otherwise your ruling power will become vulnerable and will be overthrown by raging public opinion at any time.

Allowing foreign enemies to enslave the people is the greatest immorality of being an emperor.

The emperor hiding in the palace is like living in a huge soap bubble, and the people in Jinling City are careful not to pierce it.But this play, this resolute actor, seemed like an insignificant force, but it ruthlessly smashed this huge soap bubble.

Force the emperor to see clearly, force the emperor to make a choice, your country, your people, do you want it or not?

"My heart is very sad." Jia Zhuo leaned in Ban'er's arms, she knew that the plays on the stage were all real, and every scene was the experience of the people of the two prefectures.They were all living lives, but because of the incompetence of the court, they fell into war and were slaughtered and enslaved innocently.

If it was in the book, she could comfort herself that everything was over.But not now, this happened under the same sky, living on the same land, the same as myself, fresh life, purgatory on earth that disappeared one by one.

"But we can't do anything." Ban'er's fists were clenched tightly, and then loosened again. There was anger and resentment in his heart, but there was nothing he could do.

"Let's go, I'll take you home. Such a big accident happened. If you go back late, your family will be worried." Ban'er took the two girls and went to the yard of the inn to hitch a car.

"My father is looking for a place to live. When I move, I will leave the address to the shopkeeper of the inn." This is to prevent the Wang family from being able to enter the gate of Jia's house.

"That's really great. Grandma and my mother will be here soon." Qing'er called out first. After hearing so many uncomfortable news, she finally heard good news.

"However, what are you doing outside?" Qing'er saw the soldiers hurrying to and fro on the street, so she couldn't help moving towards Jia Zhuo in fear.

"Don't be afraid, it definitely has nothing to do with us." The driver, Ban'er, turned his head to appease the two girls, but he was wondering if it had something to do with what happened to the Du family just now.

The mule cart came to a small road, suddenly the curtain was lifted, and a person came rushing.Jia Zhuo and Qing'er screamed almost at the same time, and Ban'er turned over and rushed in before he could stop the mule, grabbing the passerby's throat with one hand.

"it's me……"

A quarter of an hour later, Ban'er's mule cart drove to the road not far from Jia's house.A group of soldiers stopped the mule cart, "What are you doing, come down, we need to check."

"Master Jun, there are female family members sitting in my car, please hold your hand high." Ban'er said, and handed over a red envelope.

The soldier accepted the red envelope unceremoniously, but still insisted on boarding the vehicle for inspection.Seeing that the curtain of the car was lifted from the inside, Jia Zhuo poked his head out angrily.

"Investigate what, go back to your Dali Temple to investigate. Did you find out if you met a dead person in Du's house? After recording the statement for a long time, you can go home easily, and you have to investigate again. All right, I will go to the palace tomorrow and tell the queen's aunt, Send you to the barracks, and you will be so loud when you have the ability to go to the battlefield."

Ban'er suppressed a smile and showed a helpless expression, "Master Jia, the eldest lady of the Jia family is sitting in the car. You see, people with names and surnames dare not do things that violate the law and discipline. Mainly I just got frightened today, so I can't help but feel angry, so please forgive me, Mr. Jun."

"If you see suspicious people, report them immediately." The soldier added calmly.

"Definitely." Ban'er closed the curtain of the cart, and drove the mule cart into the alley where Jia's house lived.

"Smelly bitches, it's really bad luck." The soldiers shrank their necks and turned around to leave.

Of course, they didn't dare to check the carriage of the rich and powerful. They saw that it was a mule cart without a sign, so they thought it would be fine.Unexpectedly, there was a female tiger sitting in it, miscalculation, really miscalculation.

After getting out of the car, Jia Zhuo took Ban'er's hand, "What should I do?"

"Don't worry, I know what's going on." Ban'er drove the two girls in.

As soon as he entered the Chuihua Gate, he saw Ping'er holding Brother An and sending a woman out.The woman's head was full of jewels and she had a fake smile on her face. When she saw Jia Zhuo and Qing'er, her eyes lit up.

Without waiting for Ping'er to speak, he took the initiative to hold Jia Zhuo's hand, "Oh, if I'm not mistaken, this is our sister Qiao. I'm your aunt, God is sorry to see you, and finally let us see you."

Jia Zhuo, who was originally smiling, suddenly froze his smile on his face. He pulled out his hand abruptly, and said coldly, "What did you just say?"

"I'm..." The woman was eager to reveal her identity, but Ping'er pulled her over, "The child just came back, I'm afraid I'm exhausted, you go back first, we'll talk about these things later."

As he spoke, without waiting for the woman to say anything else, he pushed her all the way to the gate.

When Ping'er went back into the house to look for Sister Qiao, she saw that her face was covered with a layer of frost, like ice in winter, with a heavy layer, until the cold went to the bones of a person.

"Sister Qiao, listen to me, she came to apologize, we didn't interact with her, and we didn't forgive her." Ping'er was flustered, and explained anxiously.

"But you let her in? You can come in today, you can forgive me tomorrow, and you can be a relative again the day after tomorrow, right?"

Jia Zhuo's voice was very cold, so cold that Ping'er repeated his promises.

"I'll never let her in again, okay?"

"How can you ruin your revival of the Jia Mansion because of me? You can do whatever you want, I don't care." Jia Zhuo smiled and looked at Ping'er as if he were looking at a stranger.

"No, no, it won't happen, I promise, this kind of thing will never happen again." Ping'er knew that Jia Zhuo's words were cutting ties with them.She thought that sister Qiao would be angry, and specially arranged for her to go out on a day. Who would have expected that she would come back so early.

Wait, did something happen in Du's mansion, otherwise how could he leave halfway.

"What happened to the Du mansion, are you angry, tell me." Ping'er hurried to see Qing'er.

Qing'er scratched his head, "Something happened to the Du family, someone died, and people from Dali Temple have come, so we'll break up first."

When Qing'er finished talking about what happened in Du's Mansion, Ping'er patted his chest, "It's good that you're all right, get scared, I'll ask the kitchen to cook some soothing soup for you, by the way, let's set the meal first, you must have not eaten yet Come on. Don't be angry about that family, I'll take care of you, okay? "

Halfway through the meal, Jia Lian went back. He also heard about what happened in the Du Mansion. Knowing that his daughter was present today, he came back to ask her for details.

After hearing this, Jia Lian slapped his thigh, "If the emperor sends troops, there will be insufficient manpower in the military department. I can't do anything else. It's okay to be a food and grass officer. Hurry up and go to the palace tomorrow to find out about your mother's tone and see if you can help me out." I fight for it."

"You can only enter the palace on the fifteenth day of the lunar new year. Normally, you have to be summoned by your empress to enter the palace. Besides, entering the palace at this juncture is too eye-catching. It will be fifteen in a few days. It's better to enter the palace at that time, it seems less deliberate."

"You're still thoughtful." Jia Lian praised Ping'er, then looked at Jia Zhuo.

Excitedly said: "It will be Mr. Zhou's birthday in a few days. Mrs. Zhou likes to be lively the most. Ask your mother to prepare a birthday gift and lead you... You go there. Dress up nicely, but don't be rude."

Jia Zhuo let out an "oh" and lowered his head in disappointment.What Jia Lian represented was probably the attitude of most people in Jinling City.

The people suffer, the country falls, they can't see it, what they see is always what kind of benefits they can fight for.Such a Jia family, such a Jia family, is also worthy of being the descendants of the founding heroes, and also worthy of restoring the glory of their ancestors.

The glory of the ancestors will never be the big house, the big garden, and the plaque of the Duke's Mansion hanging above it.

Jia Zhuo looked at Jia Lian and felt sorry for the ancestors of the Jia family.