There is a fairy wife at home [Red Mansion]

Jiang Jinshu just didn't listen to Bai's words, and gave way with a smile.

Seeing that she didn't answer, Bai's original speech got stuck.Fortunately, Mrs. Bai is not the kind of person with deep thoughts, and she can't bear to deal with it anymore. Besides, from Mrs. Bai's point of view, Jiang Jinshu is just a lamb abandoned by the clan, and she is new here, so she is a second aunt. Well, she doesn't dare to offend, does she?

"Daughter-in-law, the second aunt came here today to borrow something from you." As expected, Mrs. Bai said directly: "Your second brother is going to visit a big man in the prefecture city recently, and he is worried about paying homage. He is the boss of the capital. For a high official, real gold and silver are not rare, as long as you like ancient calligraphy and paintings, gifts should also be liked by others, but our family does not have such expensive things. Your grandma attaches great importance to the reading of children and grandchildren, I agree with your second brother to pay for the silver to go outside to buy, who knows that it is difficult. I don’t know what rare things, just a few hundred taels for a random piece, and thousands of silver for a slightly better one. Ouch, where does our family have so much money? Ah. Besides, your second brother said that the things in the shop outside are not suitable for people. I'm afraid they don't like them. The real good things are hidden in the hands of some aristocratic families, or they can only be bought in Fucheng for a lot of money. No way, a few hundred taels, and I was so cruel that I got it together. No matter how much it is impossible, I can’t sell the house and land, right? That’s why the second aunt found you here, and your mother’s private house became your dowry. Take one out for emergencies, your second brother and I will remember your kindness!"

Jiang Jinshu moved her mouth, but before she could say anything, Bai quickly cut off her words.

"Daughter-in-law, you are a lady from the official family, and you are more knowledgeable than us. You must know how important this matter is to your second brother and our Gu family. Before, I thought I could entrust your Jiang family to walk around, but now The Jiang family doesn't even recognize you, so let's not even try to take advantage of it. Besides..." Mrs. Bai glanced at Gu Ting who was concentrating on practicing calligraphy, curled her lips, and said in a low voice: "A woman's whole life, Either you rely on your natal family, your husband's family, or your children. As for you, you can't rely on any of them. The old grandma is getting old, and one day she will leave. At that time, the family needs to be separated. What will you and the fourth child do? It would be different if your second elder brother became an official, and our family would be established at that time, and it would not be easy to take care of you two young couples."

Gu Xiangxiu also suddenly spoke up: "Sister-in-law, second brother's study is the honor of our ancestors. This is also the top priority of our family. A calligraphy and painting is nothing more than a painting. Can it compare with the future of second brother? Fourth sister-in-law, don't be reluctant, you have to see it Longer term."

Jiang Jinshu almost laughed out of anger.

No matter what he thinks in his heart, there is a wry smile on his face: "I understand the purpose of the second aunt's visit. Second brother's study is indeed a big deal. If it can help, I have no reason to refuse. It's just... the second aunt also said, The Jiang family doesn't recognize me anymore! We are doing this in private, and we are not afraid to tell the second aunt, let alone when my mother was alive, or when my father was alive, our mother and daughter had a hard time. I have no father I don’t have a mother, and the Jiang family hates me, so what kind of dowry can they give me when I get married? They have already searched for my mother’s things.”

Bai's face showed suspicion: "I can't have all of them, can I?"

Apparently, the Bai family also knew that the Jiang family would treat her harshly, and she saw her when the dowry was delivered, which was indeed a perfunctory arrangement.But when a girl gets married, there will always be something under the box. Bai feels that no matter how harshly Jiang Jinshu is treated, at least she has a dowry with her, how can she not hide something good?

These days, Mrs. Bai has been secretly paying attention to Xi Yuan'er, always feeling that Xi Yuan'er has money in his hands.Since I can have money, I think there will be a few good things.

Bai made up his mind to get one, even if it wasn't a calligraphy and painting, it would definitely be worth a lot of money, and he could resell it and buy another calligraphy and painting.

"Not really."

Jiang Jinshu was not stingy with money. The reason why she refused was because she didn't like the Bai family, and because Gu Qing's imperial examinations were a bottomless pit, and if she was sucked dry, she wouldn't get a good result.In addition, she didn't want to reveal her wealth. If she knew that she had money, Mrs. Bai would definitely keep thinking about it.

Bai frowned and wanted to turn his face, and swallowed the words: "If you really don't have any, let's forget about it. Then the daughter-in-law of the family can borrow some money, and I will let your second brother go outside to find it again. go."

Jiang Jinshu was still crying poorly: "Where do I have money, but the one or two monthly cases sent at the beginning of the month have not been moved, and the twelve taels I saved up with great difficulty before, if the second brother is in a hurry and doesn't mind it, then take it."

"It's only 11 taels? Who are you coaxing?" Bai was furious.If it was normal, I would be so happy to get 11 taels of silver from here, but for now, 11 taels is far from what she originally asked for.Bai Shi didn't believe that Jiang Jinshu had nothing at first, but now she believed that the other party was deliberately prevaricating, so why not get angry.

Jiang Jinshu sighed: "I know Second Aunt doesn't like this little money, but I only have so much, Second Aunt don't hold it against."

In her heart, she didn't want to give any money, but after a little weighing, it's better to give up some money.Anyway, I have already said that this is all her savings, next time Mrs. Bai wants to have it again, but it is gone.Gu Qing's side is indeed using it on the right path, this little money is not really to support Gu Qing, but to show their Sifang's heart.

Liu Ye'er got the signal, went into the room and opened the big box, took two ingots of silver, and took a small piece of silver from the box where the money is usually kept, totaling 11 taels of silver, and put them all in front of Bai.

Bai Shi kept staring at the silver and was very unwilling. After all, she was reluctant to throw it away, so she grabbed it and walked away angrily.

Gu Xiangxiu gave Jiang Jinshu a dissatisfied look, and went after Bai Shi.

"Take the silver and still get angry, don't take the silver if you have the ability!" Cao Zhu'er was even more angry, angrily complaining about Jiang Jinshu's injustice.Even though I knew that the girl must still have money, the money was not blown by the strong wind. Now it's good, not only didn't even say thank you, but also turned my face and remembered the grudge.

Liu Ye'er was not fair: "This second lady's behavior is really..."

Early the next morning, Gu Qing met Mrs. Gu and left home for the county seat.

Mrs. Bai led her daughter-in-law Mrs. Chen to see them off at the gate, and watched the carriage go far before returning.

Lonely and sad flashed in Chen's eyes, and he glanced at Bai.In the first two years of their marriage, she rented a house with Gu Qing in the county, but since she was pregnant and came back to the Gu family, three years have passed, and Sister Jing is two years old. He was stopped by Bai Shi.Gu Qing is still renting a house in the county, and he comes back once a month. The couple get together less and leave more, Chen feels very uncomfortable.Chen was worried that Gu Qing wouldn't be able to take care of her alone. Moreover, she was also afraid that Gu Qing would get a newcomer, so she spent a lot of time trying to win over Gu Qing's school boy.

"Second lady, grandma is calling you." Xiaoxi called out.

Mrs. Bai was surprised, just came out of the upper room, why did something happen again?

After staying in the room, Mrs. Gu stared at her very coldly.Bai's back felt cold, and she bent down: "Mother, why are you looking for your daughter-in-law?"

Old Madam Gu withdrew her gaze: "Didn't Qing'er already withdraw the money that Qing'er needs from the public? If you don't think it's enough, come to me, why bother reaching out to the younger generation again!"

Bai Shi immediately knew that it was the incident of going to the west courtyard yesterday.

Bai said aggrievedly: "Mother, it's not that I'm greedy for the cheapness of the younger generation. I really need a lot of money. I think that the daughter-in-law of the court is a lady of the official family, and the Jiang family has to buy some similar dowry for the sake of face, right? I don't even draw pictures of her things, I just think that her mother was born in the Duke's Mansion, so maybe there are precious calligraphy and paintings, wouldn't it be decent to give Qing'er as a gift..."

"What kind of dowry does she have? How can you not know what is going on with her? It's pitiful enough, and the fourth child is like that, yet you still have the heart to ask for her money!" Mrs. Gu angrily interrupted Bai's defense: " Return the money of the daughter-in-law of the court! Besides, Qinger has already taken away 200 taels, and you privately subsidized it, at least 300 taels, which is almost the same. Our family is not a high-ranking family, the foundation is here, and we must do everything according to our means Just go, if you hurt your muscles and bones because of one prayer, where will Qinger still have money for studying and taking exams in the future?"

Although Bai didn't think so, he didn't dare to refute.

Half an hour later, Mrs. Xiaobai went to the west courtyard, didn't eat tea, just put down her things and left.Mrs. Xiaobai came to pay back the money for her aunt Bai, and Mrs. Bai was not happy and could not save face, so she sent Mrs. Bai to come.

Liu Ye'er smiled and said: "This is interesting, even if the second lady can't bear to lose face, it's time for Mrs. Qing to come forward. Why did she get involved with Mrs. Kang?"

In the final analysis, it's Gu Qing's business, and it's time for Mrs. Chen to come forward, but Mrs. Chen's natal family is there, and Mrs. Chen's behavior is there, Mrs. Bai is afraid, and she knows that if Mrs. Chen is called, Mrs. Chen will definitely It's better for Xiaobai to decline.

Jiang Jinshu didn't expect the money to come back, but she didn't care, she asked Liu Ye'er to keep it, and concentrated on giving Gu Ting the exam questions.

In the middle of writing, Xiaoxi suddenly heard outside shouting: "Madam! Madam Ting! It's not good, Fourth Master's head was broken!"

Jiang Jinshu was startled, Gu Ting was injured?Didn't he follow Chang Le to the school to play?