There is a phoenix in the Red Chamber

Wing Chun, Jia Wing Chun?Why is this name so awkward!Wang Xifeng thought.

But Jia Mu nodded and said yes, and everyone else said the name was good, so Wang Xifeng couldn't say anything.

Little Jia Yongchun, because of his facial features resembling Jia's mother, soon became Jia's mother's new favorite, and Jia Zheng also valued this daughter very much.

Washing three and full moon are all done.It was even more grand than Musk Moon's eldest sister.

Shi Xiangyun was originally relieved because his wife gave birth to a daughter, but now he became a little dissatisfied.But she is also smart now, knowing the difference between concubine and concubine, even if she has dissatisfaction, she hides it in her heart, and on the surface she shows that she loves this sister-in-law very much.I also made some clothes by myself.

As for Jia Amnesty, it was also heard that Jia Zheng had added a daughter, and ordered someone to send him back with a generous gift.

Mother Jia was dissatisfied, "Isn't he playing enough? Isn't he planning to come back?"

Wang Xifeng was also very helpless, "The master stayed at Sister Lin's house for a few days, and was planning to set off to return, but then he thought of Sister Xi again, and changed to Huaizhou. I guess he will stay in Huaizhou for a while. Pity us Sister Sui, looking forward to her brothers, sisters and aunts every day, none of them come back, now she can't wait to grow up in the second wife's room, urging the little aunt to grow up so that she can play with her!"

Jia's mother also laughed, "Didn't you say that Sister Xi gave her a big name? It's called Jia Han, why do you still call her by a nickname?"

"The old ancestors didn't know that Sister Sui was used to others calling her by her nickname, but she didn't know she was being called by her first name. She thought that there was a younger sister named Sister Han in the family at some point! She couldn't be bothered, so I had to slow down. Change it slowly!" Wang Xifeng said with a smile.

Mother Jia nodded with a smile, glanced at Xiangyun next to her, and suddenly remembered her thoughts again, "It's been a while since you gave birth to brother Zhuo, what good news is there recently? Do you want to invite an imperial doctor to come?" see?"

Shi Xiangyun was also a little nervous, and immediately looked at Wang Xifeng.

Wang Xifeng smiled as usual, "Thank you, old ancestor, for remembering, this kind of thing, let it take its course. But our second master already has one son and two daughters, so I'm not in a hurry to have an heir. I'm thinking about Brother Bao. Brother Bao got married. It’s been a few days, except that Sheyue gave birth to a sister, there has been no movement. I wondered, if there are fewer people serving, why don’t we choose some good ones for Brother Bao?”

Mother Jia's smile froze, and Shi Xiangyun was a little embarrassed.

Cui Shi also nodded in agreement, "What Lian's daughter-in-law said is very true. The people who serve Baoyu seem to me to be too thin, and they don't seem to be easy to give birth to. I'd better pick some better ones."

"Baoyu is still young, so don't worry about getting an heir." That's all Jia's mother could say.

But Cui said: "It's not young anymore. I remember that when Zhu'er was as big as Baoyu, Brother Lan had them all. I do know a family whose family background is a bit poor, but their heirs are prosperous and they raised six children. There are four sons and four daughters, and they all stand still. Among them is a pair of twins. The first three daughters of his family have all left the cabinet, and they have successively given birth to children for their husband's family. The girl in the twins is still waiting in the boudoir. If the old lady thinks it’s okay, I’ll ask someone to come to the door and ask. Just be quick, I’m afraid I’ll be ordered by someone else if it’s too late.”

Jia's mother was a little moved. Although she could be adopted, Jia's mother still thought that Baoyu would have a biological child, and that she would have someone to rely on when she was old.

"Is it true?"

"How dare I lie to you!" Mrs. Cui laughed, and then she felt a bit embarrassed, "Only one thing is, the girl in his family is not even pretty. , I'm afraid I won't like it."

When Jia's mother heard that the other party had an average appearance, she was afraid that Baoyu would be wronged, but after all she was a little tempted. The girl was a twin, which was said to be hereditary. If Baoyu could give birth to a twin, it would be wonderful to think about it.

Looks almost didn't matter, even with the lights off.Mother Jia thought so.

It's just that in front of these people, Jia's mother didn't say what was in her heart, and she couldn't save her face.I just asked Cui Shi in private and asked Cui Shi to handle this matter.

"Only bring people into the mansion, and don't make any public announcements. If she becomes pregnant in the future, she will be entrusted to Yun girl's belly. As for her, she will be sent to Zhuangzi, and she will be offered with delicious food and drink." Jia Mu said .A humble family background also has advantages, and is easy to control.

After Cui heard this, she was a little unhappy. It's not that she clearly looked down on him, but wanted to borrow his stomach. How could there be such a good thing in the world!

She didn't refute Jia's mother face to face, she just wanted to delay for a while, so that she could reject Jia's mother when the girl got married.

Who knows that Jia's mother is so urgent that she asks two or three times a day.

Cui was a little annoyed, and secretly regretted that she should not speak rashly in order to help Lian's daughter-in-law out of the siege, and ended up hurting her good girl.

Unexpectedly, when I sent someone to the door to talk about it, I found out that the girl was already engaged.

Only then was Cui relieved, and went to report to Mother Jia with a look of regret.

Jia's mother was also quite regretful, but she also had an extra thought, and asked Cui to pay more attention to girls from families with prosperous children in the future.

Cui Shi agreed, but she thought that she wouldn't harm someone's innocent and good girl.

Seeing that it was almost the end of the new year, but Jia She and his party were still missing, not only that, even Lang Geerxi and sisters were missing.

Originally, the mansion was supposed to send someone to pick them up for the new year, but when Jia She went to Huaizhou, he saved the trouble, and thought it would be cheaper to come back together.Who knows, they are all gone.

Day by day, the Jia family was worried.

Li Wan was so worried about his son that he was sick.

It wasn't until the 25th that I received Jia Amnesty's annual gift and letter. I saw that I really planned to celebrate the New Year in Huaizhou. "Because of the heavy snow in Huaizhou that blocked the mountain roads, the academy did not allow them to come back this year for the sake of the students' safety. The master thought that Brother Lang and the others could not go out alone for the New Year, so he stayed in Huaizhou to accompany them. Brother Lang and the others celebrate the New Year together. Please don’t worry, old lady, sister-in-law. They bought a lot of things, and they brought Brother Lang and the others to paste window grilles and light lanterns. It was very lively. It’s just that the old lady can’t accompany you here, please The old lady is forgiving." Wang Xifeng said with a smile.

After Jiamu heard about it, although she was a little regretful, she also felt relieved, "I know they are safe, and I am relieved. They are lively over there, and we can't be inferior at home. It is good to celebrate the New Year with a lot of fun. Woolen cloth!"

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "Don't worry, old ancestor."

After leaving Jia Mu's place, Wang Xifeng went to Li Wan's house again, and gave Li Wan the letter and things from Jia Lan.

After reading the letter, Li Wan's heart fell to the ground.

Wang Xifeng sat on the side, "You can rest assured now! I'll just say it, you don't have to worry if you have the master here. Here, this is picked out for you by Lan Geer himself. Look at the wooden hairpin, carved by Lan Geer himself. Yes, it is said that I have studied with the master for a long time! I really put my heart into it."

Li Wan read the letter over and over again, and looked at the things Jia Lan sent one by one, with tears in his eyes, when he heard Wang Xifeng's words, "I don't believe you are making fun of me now, don't worry Sister Xi and brother Zhuo."

Wang Xifeng glanced at her, "What is there to worry about? Sister Xi is in the academy, Brother Zhuo has a master and wife beside him, and there are so many waiters outside. How can they be cold and hungry? I see you, It’s just that I worry too much on weekdays.”

Li Wan smiled without saying a word, and read the letter again.

"Come on, now that you know that Brother Lan is fine, you should rest assured and get well soon. It's the New Year's Eve and I'm very busy, and I still count on you to help me!" Wang Xifeng said.

"Are you still busy?" Li Wan's illness was mostly caused by worry. Now that he knows his son's condition and read his letter, he knows that everything is fine for his son. Most of the illness has healed, and he is also in the mood. I made fun of Wang Xifeng.

"I'm not superhuman, so naturally there are times when I'm too busy. Since Sanyatou isn't around, our Second Mistress Bao can't count on her either. Good sister-in-law, I can't do without you." Wang Xifeng said with a smile.

Li Wan couldn't help laughing.

Within two days, Li Wan will be fine.

At the beginning of February, when spring was warm and flowers were blooming, Jia She and his party set off for Beijing in a leisurely manner.

When Jia Lian received the news, she couldn't hide her envy, "It will be great when I can be like the master, and then the master will take you to visit the mountains and rivers."

Wang Xifeng was doing her makeup in front of the mirror, "Just wait slowly!"

Jia Lian sighed helplessly when he thought about Zhuo's age.

At this time, the servant girl said: "Second Master, Third Master Huan has something to look for you."

Jia Lian sat up, "Got it, I'll come."

"What's the rush?" Wang Xifeng asked.

Jia Lian shook his head, "I don't know either."

After a while, Jia Lian came in with a sullen face.

"What's the matter?" Wang Xifeng said.

"Huan'er heard the news outside, and said that our mother is not doing well, but I don't know for certain, so I'll go and inquire. You are also preparing, maybe you have to enter the palace. Old lady, keep it a secret for now! "Jia Lian said.

In the past, this news would have been like a thunderbolt to the Jia family, but now, it is nothing more than that.

Wang Xifeng quickly dressed up and went into the palace.

On the evening of the seventh day of February, Jia Pin died.

The Jia family received the news early in the morning on the eighth day.The emperor had no favors, no posthumous posthumous title, and Jia concubine's funeral was also sloppily ended.

When Jia's mother knew that Jia's concubine had died, she fell ill, became seriously ill, fell into a coma, and gradually had signs of the next life.

The Jia family was uneasy, and Jia Lian hurriedly ordered someone to deliver a letter to Jia Amnesty.Jia Zheng, Cui Shi and others served day and night.

Mother Jia woke up by accident and looked around, "Has the Eldest Master not come back yet?"

Jia Lian hurriedly said: "Master has received the news, and he hastened back with Brother Zhuo. As for Brother Lan, Sister Xi and the others, they also sent someone to pick them up."

Mother Jia nodded, "Sister Xi is back, so don't go back, the girl's family is getting older, so it's hard to show her face again."

Jia Lian replied, "Yes. We all listen to our ancestors."

Jia's mother looked at Jia Baoyu again, "Go back, Baoyu, don't stay here."

Jia Baoyu broke down in tears, "Old ancestor."

Mother Jia looked at Jia Zheng, "For my sake, don't beat him in the future."

Jia Zheng's eyes were red, "Yes, my son will never beat him again."

"You go back too, Sister Shou is still young. She's a coward. Don't scare her." Mother Jia looked at Cui Shi again.

"Yes." Cui cried.

☆, end

Mother Jia held on until Jia She and Jia Zhuo came back, when she heard Jia She kneeling in front of the bed, "Mother, the unfilial son is back!"

Mother Jia reluctantly opened her eyes, saw Jia She and Jia Zhuo, and stretched out her hand tremblingly. Jia She quickly supported her, and Mother Jia looked at Jia Zheng again.

Mother Jia wanted to put her hands together, but she lost her strength and just stared at them.

Jia She's eyes were red, "My son understands what mother means. Mother can rest assured that the brother-in-law fight will never happen. My son must take good care of his younger brother and his nephews."

Mother Jia smiled gratifiedly, and looked outside again.

Knowing what Jia Mu meant, Wang Xifeng hurriedly pushed Jia Baoyu to the front.

Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng wiped away their tears and moved out of the way. Jia Baoyu rushed to the bedside, "Old ancestor!"

Shi Xiangyun knelt on one side, heartbroken.

Mother Jia held Baoyu's hand and looked at Jia Zheng, "Yes, yes..."

Yuanyang knelt beside Jiamu's bed and said for Jiamu, "The old lady means that if there is a suitable child in the future, I will adopt a child to Second Master Bao."

Jia She nodded, "My son knows, mother can rest assured."

Mother Jia nodded, looked at Yuanyang, and Yuanyang nodded, "The old lady said, the third girl and the fourth girl will be entrusted to the old man. She is still a bit considerate, and she has already divided them. The second master Lian, the second master Bao and the three girls, Brother Lan, brother Xi, brother Zhuo, and sister Han each have a copy. The old lady also said that the eldest grandma has not been easy these years, so she also left a copy for the eldest grandma. The old lady also left a copy for Miss Lin. Ask Mrs. Lin to go back and bring it to Miss Lin."

Everyone bowed their heads and wept.Lin Ruhai also lowered her head and wiped her tears.

Amid the cries of her children and grandchildren, Jia's mother slowly closed her eyes.

After Jia's mother passed away, the Holy Majesty also ordered people to enjoy the funeral ceremony. For Jia's family, there was finally some comfort.

Jia Amnesty discussed with Jia Zheng, and they personally escorted Jia Mu's coffin back to Jinling, and Jia Lian took care of the rest. "The old lady is gone, and the plaque of the Duke's Mansion should be taken down. Check it again, and if there are any violations, correct them one by one."

Jia Lian agreed one by one.

But Jia Baoyu suddenly proposed that he wanted to go to Jinling to marry Jia Mu and stay mourning for three years.

Jia She frowned slightly, but Jia Zheng thought it was good, "You have such filial piety, it's not in vain for the old lady to love you."

Jia She asked, "Where's your wife? Have you asked her?"

Jia Baoyu nodded, "Sister Yun is also willing."

Jia Amnesty was still hesitating, "Before the old lady died, you were the one who was most worried about you, this?"

Jia Lian thought for a while, "Master, don't worry, now Jia Yun is in charge of all the things in Jinling. He has always been appropriate. It should be fine for him to take care of Baoyu. Besides, the second sister is also in Jinling, so there are more people to take care of her."

Jia Zheng's heart suddenly moved, "Brother, I have no hope of recovery now. Instead of wasting time in Beijing, I'd rather go back to Jinling. If you have nothing to do, it's better to go to a family school to teach and educate people than to stay idle at home."

Jia Amnesty didn't expect Jia Zheng to have such an idea suddenly, so he didn't agree immediately.

The more Jia Zheng thought about it, the more he felt that this idea was very good. The old lady was no longer there, and the Duke's mansion had become a general's mansion. It was meaningless for him to continue living with a shy face. It would be better to go back to Jinling and be at ease.

Jia Zheng was very persistent and insisted on going back to Jinling after saying it several times.

Jia Amnesty had no choice but to follow him.

"It's just that Brother Lang can't go back with you. After the hot filial piety, he and Brother Cong have to go back to the academy to study." Jia Amnesty thought for a while and said.

Li Wan breathed a sigh of relief, she didn't care, as long as Lan Geer was not delayed.

"There are Sanya and Huanzi, also staying. I originally promised Sanya a marriage, but it was a pity that it was delayed. After the filial piety period, I will find them a marriage with all four corners. It happens that Siya is not willing either. When we go back to the East Mansion, the two of us just happen to be companions. In the future, Sister Shou will also be married from the General's Mansion." Jia Amnesty said again.

After hearing this, Aunt Zhao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She had the same thoughts as Li Wan, as long as she didn't delay the child, she didn't care where she was.Anyway, the master only dotes on his wife now, and she happened to go with Aunt Zhou as a companion.

It's just that the Ning Mansion is unwilling to change the plaque.They believed that the plaque was bestowed by the former emperor, and it was the meritorious service of their ancestors, so hanging it was not considered a violation of the system.

Jia Amnesty went to talk to Jia Zhen in person, but Jia Zhen kept talking about him.

Jia She was furious, and turned back to the mansion, "Leave him alone, anyway, the Ningrong Mansion has already separated, let's change it ourselves!"

So, they picked a day to set up an incense table, and the two brothers offered incense to their ancestors, and then they took off the plaque of Yuci Rongguo Mansion with their own hands, and hung the plaque of the first-class general's mansion.

This series of operations by Rongfu caused a sensation in Beijing.But it also caused dissatisfaction among some people.There are many people in the same situation as the Jia family in the eight kilometers, and Rong Mansion's operation can't help setting others on fire.

Everyone waited and watched for a few days, seeing that the Holy One didn't say anything about it, they were gradually relieved.Not only wantonly ridiculed, but also faintly squeezed out the Jia family.

Jia She didn't take these things to heart at all, he just took care of his own family affairs, other people's family affairs, what did he have to do with it!Don't care about it now, who knows what will happen later?

When the packing was almost done, Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng escorted Jiamu's coffin back to Jinling for burial.

After Jia Amnesty and his party left, the gate of Jia's mansion was closed tightly.

The days of observing filial piety at home are leisurely. Due to the reform of the system, many places have been closed and many people have been dismissed.Once the second bedroom left, there would be fewer masters in the family, and Tanchun and Xichun were all there, so they could help a lot.Wang Xifeng was also a lot looser.

Jia Lan consciously led Jia Cong and Jia Xi to continue studying, and also enlightened Jia Zhuo and Jia Han.

After the [-]-day hot filial piety expires, Jia Huan personally escorts Jia Lan and Jia Cong to continue their studies at Bailu Academy.

Jia Xi was not happy that he could not go together.

When Wang Xifeng went to see her, she was lying on the bed sulking.

Sitting by the bed, Wang Xifeng stretched out her hand to push her, "Are you still angry? After all these years of playing, I should be content. Seeing that I have become a grown-up girl, it is time to learn some rules and manners. I can't be the same as when I was a child." Playing around."

Jia Xi rolled over and sat up, "Why do boys learn to read and show their faces, why do girls have to learn the rules and etiquette, and don't leave the door without leaving the door. Why!"

Wang Xifeng laughed dumbly, "Your question is very good, and I also want to ask why. Although the world is like this, and women have lived like this since ancient times, it does not mean that this is right. No one stipulates who should live. What kind of life. If you are not convinced, you can change the world with your own efforts."

Jia Xi was stunned for a moment, "But I can't go out now, so how can I work hard?"

"Who said that you can't continue to study at home? Your great-grandfather left a lot of books. If you want to read them, you can read them. If you don't understand anything, you can ask Aunt Lin for advice, or write to your academy. Gentlemen, ask for advice, I think they will help you out." Wang Xifeng said with a smile.

"Really?" Jia Xi excitedly asked.

"Of course it's true. There's just one thing, mom doesn't object to you continuing to study and learn to read and write, but you have to learn what your daughter should learn." Wang Xifeng said.

Jia Xi nodded, "Okay!"

"Since you want to take a different path, you have to pay double or even more effort. It may be very hard, can you do it?" Wang Xifeng said while stroking her daughter's hair.

"Mom, don't worry, I can do it! I must prove to the world that our daughter's family is no worse than any man in the world!" Jia Xi said excitedly while standing on the bed.

"Okay! Mom will wait and see!" Wang Xifeng said with a smile.

Reassured by her mother, Jia Xi immediately changed from her previous downcast, got out of bed, and clamored for food.

After eating and drinking enough, I made a detailed plan for myself, which was specific to every quarter of an hour.Then strictly follow the schedule, get up before dawn every day, read for half an hour in the morning, and exercise for half an hour, and then greet grandma, father and mother.In the morning, I read and practice calligraphy, and in the afternoon, I learned the rules, etiquette and needlework with my mother.Occasionally, Wang Xifeng would teach her how to match and make up.

Wang Xifeng also planned to wait for Jia Amnesty to return from Jinling, and continue to teach Jia Xi some knowledge about antique literature and entertainment.

Jia Lian looked at her and clicked her tongue, "Would it be too hard? My daughter's family, why bother to make myself so hard. You don't want to persuade me."

"I don't like to hear your words. Sister Xi is as intelligent as any man. She loves to study and wants to make progress. As parents, why don't we support her and persuade her? In the past, Uncle Lin gave back to Sister Lin I hired a gentleman. If it wasn't for sister Xi getting older, I would have planned to hire a gentleman for sister Xi!" Wang Xifeng said angrily.

"Yes yes yes, I said the wrong thing." Jia Lian hurriedly begged for mercy, "I only said a few words, but I provoked you so much. I won't say anything in the future, is it okay?"

"Hmph, you only dare to say this in front of me. If you have the guts, go and say it to the master or wife." Wang Xifeng said angrily.

Of course Jia Lian didn't dare.Sister Xi is the eyeball of the old lady, if he dares to say a bad word, his saliva can drown him.

"It's still Sister Han who is obedient and obedient. Come, let Dad see, Sister Han's writing is true..." Jia Lian looked at Jia Han who was lying on the kang table and painted red, and his face was full of relief. Although Jia Han was not as good as Jia Xi is smart, but well-behaved and cute.

He casually picked up Jia Han's copybook, but he didn't know that Jia Han was still writing. In a blink of an eye, an ink mark crossed, and the copybook that Jia Han had worked so hard to write for most of the day was destroyed.

Jia Han froze there, and then burst into tears.

Ping'er went out to serve fruit, and when he heard the voice, he hurriedly opened the curtain and came in, "What's the matter? Why are you crying?"

Wang Xifeng hated her so much that she beat Jia Lian a few times, "It's you, Sister Han is writing, and you're recruiting her again for being so nice!" Then she went to coax Jia Han, "Sister Han is good, mother will help you write I passed my father!"

Ping'er was also very speechless when he learned the ins and outs, "Second Master, don't make trouble, go and sit somewhere else. Let my sister write with peace of mind, and grandma and I have things to do!"

Jia Lian looked at her angrily, "You little hoof, you're kicking me out!"

Just as they were making a fuss, the maid next to Madam Xing came, "Madam asked why my sister was crying, let me pick her up!"

Ping'er coaxed Jia Han to go.

Wang Xifeng looked at the hustle and bustle in this room and smiled. Her life is considered complete. The only pity is that the person next to her pillow is always the same. Enough.

Suddenly felt a pain in the mouth, Wang Xifeng looked at it, and Jia Lian hated him, "What are you talking about!"

It turned out that Wang Xifeng unconsciously said what was in her heart, and Jia Lian listened to it.

"I'm just talking casually, why are you in a hurry!" Wang Xifeng said angrily.

Jia Lian gave her a blank look, "Come on, don't think I don't know what's going on in your heart, let me tell you, as long as I live for a day, you'll die of this heart!"

Let's talk about it after you die, even if you can't touch it, it's good to watch.Wang Xifeng murmured in his heart.

"Don't worry, I will live longer than you, I will die after you die!" Jia Lian said viciously.

Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes, "Then just wait and see who dies first!"

Jia Lian's teeth itch with hatred, and his hand trembling when pointing at Wang Xifeng.

Ping'er was listening, and smiled helplessly, "Everything is fine at home now, and life is getting more and more hopeful, and there is no taboo about living or dying."

Then he said to Wang Xifeng, "Second Master is like this now, Second Mistress still has nothing to be satisfied with, why bother holding on to that matter of Second Master's past!"

Jia Lian also leaned into Wang Xifeng's ear, "Where are there any deficiencies, please tell me, I will change them. Don't worry, I will take care of your health and I will satisfy you!" Jia Lian also felt wronged. He used to have deficiencies, but now he has corrected them one by one. Well, except for Wang Xifeng who was not feeling well, most of the rest of the time he rested in Wang Xifeng's room.

But it is still often used by Wang Xifeng to talk about it.

Wang Xifeng rolled his eyes at him, suddenly remembered, whispered a few words in Jia Lian's ear, Jia Lian's eyes lit up, "Okay, let's try tonight!"

But Wang Xifeng pushed the person out, "Unfortunately, I'm not feeling well today, and Ping'er won't be free, sir, go to another room!"

Jia Lian glared at her angrily. Although Ping'er and the others were nice, they were unavoidably restrained. They were not as bold as Wang Xifeng, they had more tricks, and they were more interesting.

"Where did you go, it's weird, I'll just lie here!"