Old things in the Red Chamber

I remember earlier, Qiaoer also asked her name, why did she choose the word Qiao?

In the words of her illiterate old mother, "It's a coincidence that you were born in Evil Moon, so I named you Qiaoer."

When going out to socialize with girls from other families, Qiaoer always felt that her name was vulgar, and sometimes it was not as good as the names of some maidservants who pay attention to others.

Even though I don't like it, I can't act like a baby with my mother and change my name.

So this name has been called for more than ten years at once.

After Qiao'er got up early this morning, she watched the servants comb her hair and find clothes for her, and she yawned several times.After yawning, my eyes were blurred and I complained to others. "It's cold in the winter, and the roads are not easy to walk. I just want to appreciate some plum blossoms. I'm just a layman. They all know it, but every time they post me a post, it's not okay."

Her nanny answered immediately, "My little ancestor, you don't know, it's time for you to find your husband's family..."

Before finishing this sentence, the big maid next to her spit on her face. "You don't even think about it, old man, but you can't let us hear what you say next time. Our girl is a noble person, and you can't say anything about your mother-in-law's family in front of her."

It is taboo to mention this in front of unmarried girls.The speaker quickly slapped himself twice on the face.After such a fuss, Qiaoer couldn't fall asleep.He waved his hands and asked them to continue looking for things for themselves.

This incident in her house was immediately known by her own mother.

Before the little girl went out, Wang Xifeng called her daughter to him.

"Although your nanny's words today are ugly, they are telling the truth. If you don't look for a husband's family at your age, you will really become an old girl in two years."

Then it is commonplace to complain to the daughter about the death of her husband, "It's all your fault for your bloody father, who just kept her filial piety for three years, and missed my son for such a long time."

He started talking to himself again, "It's a good thing he's gone, if it wasn't for keeping his filial piety, our family wouldn't be as picky as we are now."

Qiaoer knew the meaning of these words, after all, it was because her cousin was the emperor, so her marriage became a favorite.

"But after all, the palace is the best place to go. You are young and don't know things, and you don't know how powerful your two aunts were." Speaking of this, Wang Xifeng inevitably began to recall the past, and every time she recalled Time is always involuntarily distracted.

Qiaoer is a gentle girl. When her mother was distracted, she just sat and accompanied her, and did not urge her mother or stand up and leave.

Seeing that it was getting late, Ping'er hurried to remind Qiao'er, "Girl should go at this time, too late, people say we take university..."

As soon as I said this, Wang Xifeng suddenly struggled out of the memories, "Who dares to despise our family's Da Da? Don't even think that our family is now a serious Cheng'en Gongfu."

After the little emperor ascended the throne, it was very interesting. The title of Lord Cheng En belonged to Jia She, but other favorable things belonged to Jia Gu.Therefore, the outside world jokingly referred to Jia Gu as the second grandfather.

The reason why Wang Xifeng said that our family is a serious government is that he said so for the Gu family.These words are only spoken at home, if they are taken outside, people will inevitably say that the Jia family does not understand the rules.After all, the Empress Dowager Gu is still alive, and the brothers of the Empress Dowager Gu are also important officials in the court. In comparison, there are too many people in my family who can't do it, and there are too few people who can do it.

Everyone in the family knew about Wang Xifeng's left-handedness, and Qiaoer also thought to stop staying at home and go out quickly, and if she went out late, she didn't know what to say.

This time the banquet will be admiring the plum blossoms, and the conscientious little girls have already found someone to write a poem or a poem for themselves, and they are going to use it to deal with it when the time comes.If there are those little girls with outstanding literary talents, they will be fearless at this time, and hope that they can win the first and second.

And Qiao'er is the most unpromising person, she didn't think about winning the first place, nor did she think about not losing face.So when she came, she was very frank and didn't prepare anything.

There were quite a few noble ladies who came to the banquet. As soon as Lin Daiyu saw Qiaoer, she beckoned her to come from her side, and introduced to others, "This is a girl from my grandfather's family, and she is also a good girl. She is usually the most kind."

Everyone nodded one after another, exaggerating Qiaoer's temperament.

There are also several ladies who entered the capital from other places and are not familiar with the wind conditions in the capital for the time being. When they heard Lin Daiyu say this, they flattered the horses. "I heard that Madam was a talented woman in her boudoir before she got married. Presumably Madam's relatives are also heirs of poetry and books. We will read Miss Jia's masterpiece later."

Familiar with Jia's affairs and other people, the corners of his mouth twitched.

Qiao'er stood up generously, "Let me tell you something, madam doesn't know, our family adheres to the saying that a woman's lack of talent is virtue, I have never read, and I can only read a few words. Just open your eyes."

People who have never seen her before feel that she is humble.

Lin Daiyu had to smooth things over, "The wives just took their young ladies outside to enjoy the flowers and write poems. I have been too lazy to move in the past few days, so this girl stayed by my side to serve."

After a while, the people here almost left, let Qiaoer sit down, and asked, "How is your old man? How is your mother? How is your brother?"

Qiaoer is not only gentle but also honest. She will answer whatever people ask, "If you go back to aunt, our old man is in good health. He is going to quit drinking recently. My mother is also in good health, and my brother is also in good health. When I came here My mother asked me to greet you for her."

Lin Daiyu grabbed Qiaoer's hand and patted it, "You are a good boy, but you haven't learned a bit or two of your mother's eloquence back then. But that's okay..."

Before she finished speaking, there was a commotion outside the door, and someone came to spread the word that several princesses had arrived.

The ones who came were all princesses from the clan, and the princess of King Xiangyang was the youngest among them.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Qiao'er, and praised Lin Daiyu, "...I see that this girl has the character of the Holy Mother and Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager is the title given to his mother by the little emperor after he ascended the throne.

Before Lin Daiyu could speak, a person from the side stepped in, "I heard that the Empress Dowager Mother and the girl's father are brothers and sisters of the same blood. It is only natural for a niece and daughter to act like an aunt."

Someone on the other side was asking, "Who is this girl betrothed to?"

Qiao'er pretended to be very shy, and quickly avoided to the side, because what she said was not what she could hear.

As her only relative present, Lin Daiyu will tell her basic situation at this time.

"I know Qiao'er's girl. She is a very gentle girl. She was delayed by her father's filial piety. There is also a younger brother in the family. You should have heard that her younger brother is the companion of the eleventh prince. Now she is a newcomer. The future of the court is also limitless."

No matter how you say it, everyone understands that this girl has no father and has a capable brother.

Everyone is talking about other things at the moment, and those who are interested will naturally contact them privately.

The concubine of King Xiangyang didn't wait until the end of the flower viewing party, and returned home early.When I went home, I found that the King of Xiangyang was really at home, listening to the little song leisurely.

"Since the prince is at home, there is something to discuss with the prince. Our second child is not young anymore, so it's time to find him a regular wife."

King Xiangyang raised his eyelids, "I also know what you said, it's useless for you to tell me this, you should think about why your son didn't get married after so long?"

As soon as the new princess gritted her teeth in anger, "If I am short-lived, I will be angry with this kid." After speaking, she held her chest, looking as if she was about to fall down at any moment, and the maids behind her quickly surrounded her, Rubbing her chest and feeding water, it was considered that the princess turned back.

Wanting me to see this daughter-in-law's performance, I was very wise not to discuss the topic further.Quickly changed the topic to a happy one, "Whose girl are you looking at?"

As soon as the princess was mentioned, she instantly became energetic, "Duke Cheng's Mansion knows about it?"

"which one?"

"The Jia family, Jia Lian's girl."

"Their family?" The King of Xiangyang hesitated uncommonly, "To be honest, the status of their girl is a bit low. What the emperor means now is not to count those who donate to officials as officials. Besides, they died early..."

From the perspective of paternal elders, this matter is inappropriate.But considering the girl's relationship with the emperor, this matter seems particularly appropriate.

King Xiangyang smiled, "You also know your son's eccentricities, do you think this girl is suitable?"

"If it doesn't suit me, what am I going to do when I come back? I eat and drink at other people's homes, and there are people to talk with. There are so many people flattering me. Come on."

"That's really appropriate. Otherwise, I'll go to someone to inquire, and let's talk to someone first?"

"Yes, yes, this matter must be done quickly, or the good girl will fight for someone else."

King Xiangyang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but when he saw the princess was happy, he immediately moved, called his baby brother, and made arrangements like this in front of the princess.

King Xiangyang's milk brothers met the eldest son when they went out together.

The two parties spoke a few words at the gate.

"The prince is back?"

"Well, I just came back from my grandparents. Where are you going? What's the big deal at home? I don't usually see you all coming to the palace together."

One of them said, "My lord has explained a few things, and we'll do it right away."

The son thought that his father was so solemn, it must be a big deal. "What's the matter, can't you tell me?"

"It's not a big deal. I just asked the second master to inquire about the girl of the family. Because she is also a respectable family, it didn't work out, so I dare not say too much."

Oh, got it.

The prince waved them away and thought about going to King Xiangyang, but when he saw his mother and father together, he suddenly remembered something.