Evening Shaohua in the Red House

But it is said that the Lin family is in a hurry because of Daiyu's departure from the pavilion. There are hundreds of trivial matters a day, and they will not describe them in detail.

The Gu family is also busy here, although Feng Shi was dissatisfied with the dowry before, but he is not bad for Gu Zhan, his nephew, and Mrs. Gu is watching over him, so he is very dedicated to taking care of the big and small things.

The family members of Gu's family and their daughters-in-law used to have their own duties on weekdays, but now that Gu Zhan is getting married, they must be reassigned according to the roster, from the antiques and lights to the bedding everywhere. From tea and wine utensils to Xiguo wedding cakes, together with the stew book for Gu Zhan's wedding day, sedan chairs, flags and gongs, various personnel services, and wine and banquet noodles, etc., are all arranged very properly.

This day, taking advantage of some idle time, Mrs. Feng went back to her room to rest for a while, and only had half a cup of tea when she saw her husband, Gu Feng, come in with a happy face, and said, "Hurry up and find some people to tidy up Zhan'er's new house." .”

After hearing this sentence, Feng Shi couldn't figure it out, and said in a daze, "What's the matter? Brother Zhan's new house has already been tidied up?"

Gu Feng said: "I was going to the Ministry of Rites to do some business today, and I heard that the emperor's decree came and gave Zhan'er a courtyard to complete the marriage."

Feng Shi was taken aback when he heard the words, and said: "How could the Supreme Emperor reward the house for no reason?"

Gu Feng shook his head and said: "I don't know the details. I think it's because the emperor misses his grandmother. One is to thank him, and the other is because of Zhan'er's success and the holy family Youlong. His majesty also rewarded a lot of things this time."

It turned out that today Gu Zhan was ordered to go to the palace to give lectures, and Emperor Qingde was very satisfied, knowing that he was about to get married soon, thinking about the origin of the two families, he rewarded him with many things.

Coincidentally, the Supreme Emperor found out about this matter. He heard that he was the great-grandson of Princess Yong'an, so he also told him to meet him in the past. It happened that Gu Zhan's appearance was three or four points like that of Princess Yong'an. Both love and sadness.

It turned out that when the Supreme Emperor was young, he was under the care of Princess Yong'an in the palace, and he had a very good relationship with this aunt. He was also responsible for the misfortune of the Gu family back then, and he has always felt guilty in his heart. Now that he sees Gu Zhan, it is inevitable A little bit of empathy, and hearing that he is this year's new researcher, I like him more and more. I heard that Gu Zhan's parents died since childhood, and now he lives with his uncle's family, so he gave him a big house with a wave of his hand.

After hearing this, Feng's heart couldn't help feeling a little bit aggrieved, and said: "They are all children of the Gu family, why didn't Huai'er have this kindness back then?"

Gu Feng's complexion changed when he heard this, and his face sank.

Said: "Women's words! This is the will of the sage, how can you and I talk about it?!"

When Feng Shi heard the words, she also realized that she had made a slip of the tongue, her face immediately turned pale, and she said embarrassingly: "I was just confused for a moment, and my tongue was quicker, and I didn't dare to question the meaning of the Holy Majesty."

Gu Feng glanced at her, and sighed: "Such words are not allowed to be mentioned again in the future, spread the word and carefully punish you for the crime of disrespect."

He has been married to Feng's for decades, and he knows her nature well. She is not a bad person, but she is too concerned about face-saving and narrow-minded. She is already old, so it is better to be so sharp.

Feng quickly agreed, and smiled again: "The old sage and His Majesty have given such a great grace, it is really the good fortune of Brother Zhan, I am afraid that there are not many people in the whole court who have this dignity."

Only then did Gu Feng turn his anger into joy, stroked his long beard under his chin, nodded and said: "This is also the blessing of our entire family."

Although it was Gu Zhan who was rewarded, he couldn't write two characters of Gu in one stroke. The emperor and Emperor Qingde were like this, which showed that the palace still cared about their Gu family, which was more important than any reward.

Mrs. Feng said again: "Brother Zhan is married now, and the old lady can't even let the house be in charge. The previous yard has been tossed all over, and now the edict has come down, and those bedding lights have to be reinstalled. get up."

Gu Feng frowned when he heard this, and said, "It's less than a month left now, you see, ask someone to clean it up quickly, and don't come back to fight the famine when it's over."

Feng muttered to herself for a while, but couldn't help being curious, and asked, "Which house did the old sage reward?"

Gu Feng said: "It's a coincidence that the place is not far away, it is the house of Jiang Shilang, the former household department. A few months ago, his house broke down and all his property was confiscated. This house has not been sold since he entered the government. I don’t want the emperor to point it out to Zhan’er this time.”

Mrs. Feng had been to Jiang's house for a banquet a few months ago. It was an excellent location. Although it was not as magnificent as the Wujin courtyard of the Gu Mansion, it was also very spacious. At this time, I couldn't help being envious when I heard it, and said: "I also went to his house when I went to the banquet before. Although the house only has three entrances, it is very spacious. I heard that it was bought by their old lady in the early years, and they spent a lot of money to invite a famous Jiangnan master to plan and build it. , tidy up very neatly, and the garden is even more exquisite, and now there is nowhere to buy it even for 1 taels of silver."

When Gu Feng heard this, he knew that her old problem had happened again, and he couldn't help shaking his head secretly. Just as he was about to type a few more words, he suddenly saw Chun Xue, a maid in Mrs. Gu's room, come and pass a message: "The old lady has something to discuss, please go to the room say."

Gu Fengzhi

She had to cover her mouth and said, "I think it's because of this, so go quickly." Feng had no choice but to call two maids, changed their clothes, and went to Mrs. Gu's room.

But seeing that there are more than a dozen trays on the table in the room, on which there are all kinds of antiques and curios such as Jinyu Ruyi and more than a dozen bolts of colorful satin, and I know that these are probably rewards from the palace.

After asking for greetings for a while, I heard Mrs. Gu say: "These are all rewarded to Zhan'er by the emperor and His Majesty. You can ask someone to keep them for a while, and please come out on the day of the big gift."

Mrs. Feng agreed, and said with a quick smile: "I just heard from the master that the old sage gave brother Zhan a house to get married. I was just saying that I want to congratulate the old lady."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Gu nodded and smiled, "This is all the kindness of the Holy Grail."

Mrs. Feng hurriedly said: "Speaking of this, I still need the advice of the old lady. Since the old sage has already spoken, Brother Zhan's new house will also be refurbished. I will send someone to repair it tomorrow, but Brother Zhan How should I arrange my son's things? Should I choose a date to move there, or should I keep it for the time being?"

After hearing this, Mrs. Gu sighed, "Call Zhan'er over to ask him what he means. The auspicious date is only one month away, so let's prepare it earlier."

Having said that, the little grandson grew up under their knees since he was a child. He originally thought that he could enjoy the blessings of children and grandchildren for a few years after they got married, but he didn't expect the emperor to come here suddenly. It's just that now that the imperial decree has come down, there is no way to give up To resist the decree, we have to obey.

Seeing her mother-in-law's expression was not good, Mrs. Feng also guessed something in her heart, she didn't dare to say anything more, so she hurriedly ordered the girl: "Go and ask the second master to come over and discuss."

The maid agreed to go.

Not long after, Gu Zhan came over, invited Ann, and Feng explained the matter, asking, "Zhaner, what is your charter?"

After hearing this, Gu Zhan pondered for a moment, then said: "I have already visited the house just now, and the house is in good condition. You only need to re-decide on the plaque and make some minor repairs to live in it. It doesn't cost much. Kung fu, when the time comes, pack up and move the things in my yard over there."

After hearing this, Mrs. Gu felt very reluctant, and said angrily: "You are in a hurry to move out before you get married. I think you are eager to leave us!"

Gu Zhan couldn't laugh or cry when he heard the words, he hurriedly stepped forward and took Mrs. Gu's hand and said: "Grandmother's words are wrong to blame grandson, this is the Holy Majesty's will, how can I not obey, besides, elder brother, sister-in-law and nephews will return to Beijing next month Now, the two families have already separated, and since I have already married and started a business, I will move sooner or later, and there is no reason to live with my uncle and aunt for the rest of my life."

The grandson of Gu's parents, Gu Huai, is more than ten years older than Gu Zhan, and his wife, Wen Shi, is the daughter of a servant of the Imperial Academy.

Now she has three sons, and the whole family has been in office these years, and will be transferred back to Beijing next month.

Mrs. Gu also knew what Gu Zhan meant. The head of the Gu family is the eldest son, and the one who will inherit the Gu family in the future will only be the eldest grandson Gu Huai. However, Gu Huai's qualifications are mediocre. However, Gu Zhan was talented and intelligent. He was a high school student at the age of nineteen, and his wife came from the Lin family of generations of nobles. She came from a noble background and a generous dowry. Compared with the two, Gu Huai couldn't help but feel aggrieved.

Besides, as the saying goes, the smell is far away and the smell is close, and Feng's temperament is such that if they live under the same roof for a long time, it is inevitable that there will be quarrels, it is better to separate.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Gu couldn't help sighing, and said: "Forget it, you're growing up too, let's have a good life with Yu'er in the future, remember to come and see us when you have time."

Upon hearing the words, Gu Zhan hurriedly said: "Don't worry, grandma, the new house is only one street away from the old house, and the car ride can only take a stick of incense. We will come to pay our respects every day."

After hearing this, Mrs. Feng smiled and said: "Zhan'er is right. Our two families are not far away anyway, and it's cheap to meet each other." After speaking, he smiled at Gu Zhan and said, "The person serving in your yard is worthy of me. I'll give you everything tomorrow, and then see who you want to take away, write me the list, and I'll cook a meal later."

As soon as Gu Zhan left, Feng's heart was truly relieved, and he did not hesitate to be a good person.

Gu Zhan smiled slightly when he heard the words, and said: "Then I will trouble you." He is not a bad uncle, and treats him well, but his temper is a bit stronger, and he values ​​​​yellow and white things too much, and he likes to fight for power in everything , It's good to separate now, and the provincial Yu'er will be wronged when she gets married.

Mrs. Gu took a look at the smiling Feng Shi, shook her head secretly, and said: "Now the time is running out, you hurry up and ask someone to tidy up the new house tomorrow, clean out the house, decorate with antiques and decorate with lanterns and candles." And the curtains of all colors shall be set up again."

After hearing this, Mrs. Feng said hurriedly: "Don't worry, old lady, it doesn't take much trouble. I will ask someone to paint the new house tomorrow. Everything in Zhaner's courtyard is ready-made. When the time comes, it will be packed and moved as usual." In the past, those curtains, door curtains, and bedding have all been prepared in the new house in Meiyuan, and now it will not be able to keep up if they are made again, and it will always be the same if they are moved temporarily."

Mrs. Gu nodded after hearing this, and said, "Just look at the arrangement first, and I'll go and take a look after it's cleaned up."

Mrs. Feng agreed, and in the morning of the next day, she ordered the housekeeper Wang Sheng to bring a few more people, and found a craftsman to repair the new house, and hurriedly cleaned the house.

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The house of Jiang's house is well maintained, and no one lives there for only a month or two, so Gu Yan specially invited an old friend who is good at this kind of work to help draw up the blueprints, and remodel the main courtyard according to Gu Zhan's wishes It was repaired a bit, but it was tidied up in seven or eight days.

Two days later, Gu Zhan moved all the things there, and held a small banquet, and invited Mrs. Gu, Yan Hui and Gu Ling to visit.

Originally, Feng Shi was also invited, but Feng Shi only said that he was not good, so he refused to come.

Everyone sat in cars and sedan chairs, and after a cup of tea, they arrived at the gate of the new house. From a distance, they saw two stone lions squatting outside the gate.

At this time the main door was already open, Gu Zhan had ordered someone to prepare to get off the soft chair, helped Mrs. Gu to sit down, and walked in slowly.

Once you enter the Hanging Flower Gate, you will find the chaoshou verandah. In the middle is the hallway. A red sandalwood shelf is placed in the middle, and a six-panel screen inlaid with eight treasures and hollowed out flowers on the sea and three mountains is erected.

Turning around the screen, there is another big courtyard with several peaches, plums and rhinoceros plants, connected by corridors all around, and all have side doors.

Going up the steps is the Yimen on the second floor. The long-covered hall and the corridor sills around it feel more neat and magnificent. They are hung with big red curtains and arranged with various flowers.

There are five main halls above, and two study rooms on each side.In the wing rooms on both sides, and inside the two corner doors, there are five open halls in the east and west, and there are also bonsai of various flowers and plants.

Mrs. Gu got off the soft chair, walked around, and came to the main courtyard for a while, and saw the purple Nan carved pillars holding the same purple Nan carved beams, the bluestone in the middle was embedded with black silver, and the flying white characters read "Swallow The three big characters "come to the hall" are exactly Gu Yan's handwriting.

There are seven main rooms, with two side rooms, and seven wing rooms on the left and right. There are also several red plum trees planted in the courtyard.

I saw that the inner hall of the upper room is also divided into several floors. In the main room, there are six brocade screens, a red sandalwood table, a Xuanhe stove in the middle, eight full red waxes on both sides, and an authentic painting by a famous artist There are sixteen red sandalwood grand master chairs lined up on both sides, the tiles are covered with red felt, and the curtains and curtains are indescribably beaming.

Under the eaves of the outer corridor, there are hundreds of small pots of flowers and stones, which are quiet and elegant.

After looking at the front and back, they are all indescribably exquisite and magnificent. Mrs. Gu couldn't help nodding and laughing: "This house is really exquisitely built, it's really rare."

Yan Hui was even more satisfied. She was worried that Daiyu would be wronged when she entered the Gu family, but now the young couple have their own house, and they are not controlled by their parents-in-law.

Gu Ling's legs were a little sore from walking, the maid

Busily taking a handkerchief and spreading it on the railing under the corridor, Gu Ling sat down on it, remembering that several plaques were empty just now, she was puzzled and said: "Second brother, I saw that several plaques were empty just now, why is that?"

Mrs. Gu and Yan Hui also remembered after hearing the words, and asked together: "We are also puzzled."

Gu Zhan blushed slightly, paused and said, "I want to leave the names of these places to Yu'er to draw up."

Everyone was stunned, and Gu Ling smiled and said, "Okay, my sister-in-law hasn't come here yet, my brother spoils me so much, I don't know how to be afraid of guilt when I come here in the future!" Although she was smiling and joking, she was very envious of Daiyu in her heart , Her husband and son-in-law love her so much before she is married, and I don't know how the Zhao family will treat her in the future.

Four years ago, Gu Ling made an engagement with Zhao Fan, the youngest son of Dali Temple Shaoqing. The original appointment was to be hired this year, but she never thought that the old lady of the Zhao family would be ill in the spring. Postponed.

Gu Zhan's complexion became redder, and he said, "What are you afraid of, this is our new house, so naturally I have to ask your sister-in-law about it."

Gu Ling was even more funny when she heard the words, she pursed her lips and suppressed a smile and said, "Second brother is right, this is not fear of guilt, but respect!"

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Mrs. Gu couldn't help laughing, she said with a smile: "Yu'er can't go out now, why come here?"

Gu Zhan smiled and said: "Grandson has his own way." After speaking, he said to Yan Hui: "I have to ask my aunt for help in this matter. I have already drawn a picture of the new house, please ask my aunt to bring it to Yu'er."

Yan Hui understood after hearing the words, she nodded and smiled and said: "This is easy, I will bring it to her when I turn around."

It is very normal for unmarried couples to give each other things as long as they have passed the enlightened path, and there is no need to worry about the so-called private giving and receiving.

The next day, Yan Hui came to Lin's house, talked about some housework, and took out a folded note to Daiyu, saying: "This is a picture of your new house, and there are no plaques and couplets anywhere, Zhaner Tell me to bring it for you to have a look and see what to draw."

When Daiyu heard the word "your family", her face flushed immediately, and she said: "Mom is here again, these cousins ​​are just like themselves, how do my girls know, don't laugh at me soon."

Yan Hui laughed and said, "Don't be modest. I heard from your sister-in-law before that half of the plaques in the Grand View Garden were ordered by you. Now why are you declining in your own family?"

When Daiyu heard this, she had no choice but to take the picture book with a blushing face, and said, "Since that's the case, I'll draw up two, and then we can discuss it and see if it works."

Yan Huizhi

She was thin-skinned, and stopped teasing her, and only agreed with a smile.

Daiyu has always been quick-witted, but within half a day she drew up quite a few couplets on plaques, all ingenious, ingenious and elegant.

In the blink of an eye, it's October, and the third day of junior high school is Chige's birthday, so the Rong Mansion has already made preparations.

Early this morning, after Li Wan had breakfast, he washed himself up, and Suyun waited for him to put on a dark blue satin jacket covered with grapes and sesame seeds and rolled with sheepskin gold, and a white magnolia flower skirt.

Biyue put a wishful bun on her head, opened the dowry and picked out a set of orchid-shaped silk inlaid with pearls and gold on the head, put on the hairpin on the temples, and took care of her heart and distracted her. She took a rake mirror to look at her, smiling Said: "How does grandma look?"

Due to his limited status, most of Li Wan's clothes and jewelry are simple and elegant, and he can only wear them more gorgeously during festivals or happy events.

Li Wan looked at the mirror for a moment, then took off the gold silk lantern earrings inlaid with red treasures on his ears, and replaced them with a pair of delicate and unique teardrop-shaped purple Roland ice species emerald rings.

After tidying up, I heard the servant girl say that the second aunt is here.

When Li Wan heard that Yingchun was coming, he couldn't help being overjoyed, and hurriedly said, "Please come in quickly."

Not long after, I saw Yingchun come in surrounded by a few maidservants. I saw her wearing a lake crepe, folded branches and flowers cross-neck gauze jacket, a horse-face skirt with three lotus and miscellaneous treasures, and an eight-treasure bun on her head. Avalokitesvara decorated with gold and inlaid jade is full of delicate distractions, the bottom is surrounded by gold inlaid gemstones, a pair of gold hairpins are inserted on both sides, beads are inlaid on the forehead to wipe the forehead, and gold inlaid jade gourd earrings are worn on the ears, lining the white and ruddy oval face , more and more delicate and charming.

After watching it, Li Wan knew that she was living a good life, so he couldn't help laughing and said: "Second sister has become much plumper, I almost can't recognize it." While talking, he had already pulled her to sit down, and ordered someone to serve tea.

Yingchun held her face when she heard the words, and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, don't make fun of me. It's cold these few days, and I'm lazy to move around. I eat and sleep all day long. It's no wonder I'm not fat."

Li Wan was amazed when he heard the words, and was about to ask in detail, when he suddenly heard a message from Sister Feng's room: "Chige's arrest week is about to start, and the girls are all gone. Our grandma told me to invite the eldest grandma and the second aunt to come over."

After hearing this, the two hurried over hand in hand.

At this time, colorful and hanging lanterns are hung inside and outside Rongfu, which is really lively.Jia Mu went to the hall and spread red felt strips, and put all kinds of Zhou Zhou objects.

Because Jia Amnesty was worried that Zhi Geer would be like Baoyu grasping rouge and rouge powder, everything he prepared was complete except for powder, fragrance and hairpin rings, which almost filled the felt.

At present, Jia's mother sits on the head, and Jia sits on the bottom.

She Jiazheng sat on one side, and Jia Lian, Baoyu, and Jia Lan stood with their hands down; Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang were on the side, Li Wan, Yingchun, Tanchun and others were all standing above, and Xing Xiuyan fell because Uncle Xing fell. Before the legs came, Daiyu was at home preparing to marry, while Baochai also resigned because of the cold.

Not long after, I saw Sister Feng holding Brother Zhi from outside, followed by nurse Wang Naomo, Ping'er and Xiaohong, and walked into the main room together.

Everyone saw that Zhige was wearing a bright red cotton-padded jacket, light green cotton trousers, tiger-headed satin shoes, and a small lying rabbit on his head.

Mother Jia couldn't bear the love in her heart, so she took Zhi Geer from Sister Feng, put him on the small brocade cushion in the middle of the felt, pointed to the pile of things and said with a smile: "Good boy, what do you want?" , just take it."

Zhi Geer seemed to understand, he looked at it for a while with his fingers in his mouth, then suddenly stretched out his hand and crawled towards Sister Feng, babbling inarticulately: "Liu...

With a smile on her face, Sister Feng supported Zhi Geer, and said softly, "Good boy, mother will hold you in a moment, you choose one thing first." After that, she pointed to the things on the felt.

Everyone held their breaths and concentrated, the girls and women in each room stood still at a distance, and they were not allowed to dare to come forward.

Zhi Ge sat for a while, looked up at Sister Feng, and then looked at the things on the felt. He seemed to understand a little bit. He climbed to the middle with his hands and feet together, grabbed Xiaojin's abacus with his little hand and looked at it curiously. Jia Lian and Sister Feng's heart Immediately raised it.

But I saw Zhi Geer biting twice, frowning and throwing it aside, pawing on the felt once, and hugging the farthest little gold seal, holding the little gold seal in both hands, standing staggeringly Get up and rush to Sister Feng.

Everyone laughed in unison: "Brother has captured the golden seal, and he will surely have a prosperous official career in the future, and he will be named a marquis and a prime minister!"

Both Jia Lian and Sister Feng were very happy, and Jia Amnesty was even more smug, smiling from ear to ear. Jia Zheng also smiled and said, "This son will become a great weapon."

After a lively session, Jia Amnesty, Jia Lian and others went to the front yard to greet the guests, while Li Wan and others went back to Jiamu's room.

Sister Feng hugged Zhi Geer and joked beside Jiamu. Tanchun and others teased the little guy.

Yingchun has been married for half a year and has not yet conceived, so she can't help being jealous when she sees her, so she wants to hug Zhige and be happy.

Unexpectedly, when he stood up, his eyes went dark, and he fell down with a plop.