The maid of the red house

It's terrible, but my sister is doing well with Miss Lin, she doesn't want anything, and I don't want to ask for any glory and wealth for her, Qi Dafei is not good for her. "

The empress dowager said in surprise: "You two sisters don't want anything? Not even glory and wealth?"

Nan Hua said with a smile: "Nowadays, having the grace of the master is better than any glory and wealth. What benefit do you want? That girl Xue Yan has her own ideas, and Miss Lin alone is enough. She is a little girl, and she can't afford to be an emperor." The grace of the Empress Dowager and the Empress is to keep her safe for the rest of her life. When I go, I will leave her the things that the masters rewarded, which will be enough for her to have enough food and clothing for the rest of her life."

Nanhua had nothing to ask for, the empress dowager and empress became more and more agitated, and told Emperor Changgan afterwards, Emperor Changgan also expressed emotion a few times, and then said: "Since Nanhua doesn't want anything, ask Dai Quan to remember, if her sister If there is any difficulty, Dai Quan will help."

Emperor Changqian was truly grateful to Nanhua, but for a little girl like Xueyan, he would never take it to heart.

Dai Quan bowed and agreed.

But after Nanhua left, Youshi hurriedly asked Xueyan to come to him and ask what happened.

At that time, the sisters also heard about it, and when they came out of the garden, they all laughed and said, "That's right, let's see, what kind of noble person is Xueyan? She even labored to accompany Dai Neixiang to accompany the people in the palace."

Daiyu took Zhou Yan's hand and sat beside her, looking worriedly at Xueyan.

Xueyan smiled and said: "Grandma and girls, don't embarrass me, what gold is expensive? But they are all girls. I used to have an older sister who I had never seen since I was a child. Thanks to the grace of the saint, I found me with great difficulty, and I was accompanied by Eunuch Dai. Just come over and meet and talk with the sisters."

Baochai asked carefully, "You have a sister? Why haven't you heard of it?"

Xueyan said: "Our poor family can't live anymore. They are all pawns selling their daughters. There are many brothers and sisters who have not been sold to the same family. I don't know where my sister is, and I can't see her. How can I tell it? No I'm so sad. I didn't know that my sister was working in the palace until my sister came today."

Youshi frowned, and said with a smile: "Xueyan is a lucky girl, she has a sister who works in the palace?"

When everyone heard this, they were all amazed.

Daiyu hurriedly laughed and said, "It's nothing to be a servant in the palace, and the mansion still sends people in the palace?"

Youshi thought about it, and said, "I don't know where Xueyan's sister is working? Dai Neixiang personally accompanied her here."

Xueyan replied: "My elder sister is not in good health, and she is not on duty now, but relying on the dignity of serving the empress in the hidden mansion in the past, she is seriously ill now, and Eunuch Dai is here to accompany her, just to make it easier for her to come in." Just meet."

Youshi and the others listened to it and stopped asking any more questions.

In the evening, I got the news that Concubine Xiande had received a reward in the palace, and when it was passed on, Youshi told everyone that he was very happy. He didn't expect that it was the blessing of Nanhua's sister-in-law, but Yuanchun, the master and servant in the palace, knew it in their hearts. , never thought that Nanhua's sister was actually Xueyan, and secretly planned something in her heart, quietly sent a letter to let her family know, so that she could treat Xueyan kindly.

In a blink of an eye, April 26th is Baoyu's birthday, and Baoqin is also on this day. Daiyu is busy giving gifts. Xueyan said: "Today is still a good day for Miss Xing, and so is Pinger." Of course, The fourth child in Baoyu's room was also born today, in the same year, the same month and the same day as Baoyu, but she is not as decent as her birthday.

After hearing this, Mother Rong frowned and said, "How can a housekeeper be compared with young lady?"

Xueyan laughed and said: "Although Ping'er is a housewife, she is in charge of many things in the house. She is more respectable than the master in the eyes of the servants!" Gentle and gentle, the popularity in the mansion is very good.

Daiyu said: "She is also a poor girl. It is not easy to deal with Lian's second elder brother and Lian's second sister-in-law. The birthdays of Baoyu, sister Qin, and eldest sister Xing are not very lively in the house, but they can be celebrated. Zijuan went to give presents, and Ping'er sent Xiaohe there. Xueyan is also a birthday star today, although we can't compare with others, and we don't want to make a big deal, but we can make you have a day of birthday noodles at leisure."

Zijuan agreed to go, and Xiaohe also took the gift for Ping'er to send.

After hearing Daiyu's words, Zhou Yan looked at Xueyan and said with a smile: "It turns out that sister Xueyan is also on this day, why didn't she say anything?" As she said that, she hurriedly ordered the nanny to bring something for Xueyan's birthday. Yan had no time to spare, and went to the second gate every day to ask Lai Da and Wang Zhong for news, and then came back to tell her and Daiyu, she was very grateful.

Xueyan refused, but Fang accepted it, and said with a smile: "Which famous brand am I? It's my birthday! Every year at this time, the girl asks someone to make me a new set of clothes, shoes and socks. I am already satisfied. Girl Don't let the people in the house know and call me crazy."

Therefore, except in Daiyu's room, no outsiders know that Xueyan's birthday is also today.

At one time, Tanchun came to invite me to eat noodles, saying that all the birthday stars are full. Daiyu and Baoyu are first cousins, so it is no harm to meet each other. I was only worried about Zhou Yan, so I excused my illness and did not go. Tanchun came to invite me personally. Daiyu smiled and said: " Don't you know us yet? You are welcome to go, let me have a good rest, I am very tired."

After hearing this, Tanchun had to give up.

Therefore, it has nothing to do with them depending on how lively the garden is.

At noon, Yu Liansheng suddenly came and brought some gifts, but there was no one else. A set of hair and a set of clothes for Xueyan, and a jasper pendant for Xueyan from Yu Liansheng. He knew better than others that Xueyan liked pearls and jade more than gold and silver. In addition, there was a box of palace fans and a set of clothes. The box of palace flowers was also given by Nanhua, and he said: "Aunt Nanhua asked the little maid beside her to make the clothes, and the hair was given by the former empress dowager. Auntie didn't wear it too much, so she picked a set of white jade hair and asked me to send it to my sister to wear." .”

Xueyan thanked her, took it away, and opened the brocade box for her face to take a look, it was a gift from the Empress Dowager, it was indeed very valuable.

She put the jasper pendant on her skirt, replaced the original sash, looked at it carefully, and said with a smile: "I made a dress for my sister, and my elder brother will bring it back to my sister later." If you want to treat her well, she will treat you like this.

Yu Liansheng agreed, had a cup of tea, did not dare to stay for long, and left with his clothes.

Xueyan personally sent him away, turned around and distributed the palace fan and palace flowers that Nanhua gave her to everyone, because each had a box, and the number was large, so they were evenly distributed. Take the womb flower and hold it."

The things that came out of the palace were very delicate, some of them got fans, some got palace flowers, and some got both. They couldn't put it down and said: "You are a birthday star today, and you have divided the birthday gifts from others."

Xueyan smiled and said: "Miss Ping also rewards people with the birthday gift she got in it. I will give it to everyone as a way to have fun."

As soon as the words fell, the Lai family sent someone to bring clothes, jewelry, birthday peach noodles to Xueyan.

Xueyan has an older sister, so naturally they can't hide it from the Lai family, they treat Xueyan better, before the four seasons clothes and jewelry are often sent over, but now it is much better, the birthday gifts are very rich, the most expensive is a set of Lai The gold inlaid jade headmask worn by the nanny, because they have been helping to inquire about the affairs of the Zhou family, unlike others, Xueyan respects their family a little more.

After collecting the things, Xueyan inevitably changed clothes and went to Lai's house to kowtow to Nanny Lai and Mrs. Lai, and received a gift from Lai Xinrong. Last year, Lai Shangrong found the county magistrate and took Li to take office, so the family was not there.

Nanny Lai hurriedly took Xueyan's hand, and said with a smile: "I never thought that you would have such good luck."

Xueyan smiled and said: "It's not good fortune. If there is no good fortune, how can we know that there is a sister in this world?"

Nanny Lai was full of emotions. She used to only know that Xueyan had nothing, but she did not expect that her life would get better and better. Not only did Daiyu have an excellent husband's family, even though Zhou's family was bad, Zhou Hong's vacancy has not changed. , now besides the elder brother whom he recognizes as an errand in the palace, there is also a sister who is very respectable in the palace, how not to be enviable?

While chatting and having tea, Xue Yan suddenly remembered what Nan Hua said, and couldn't help asking about the life of the farmers in the countryside.

Nanny Lai heard the words after experiencing the world, nodded and said: "Sister Ling is right, the life of the common people is not as prosperous and peaceful as it is said on the face? Nine out of ten people do not have enough to eat, the tax is heavy, and the year Whether it is building bridges or embankments every year, labor is required, and soldiers are recruited after a war. I don’t know how many people never come back! If a beautiful girl has no power to rely on, she has no choice but to be bullied. It may not be possible to keep the ones, the higher ups are waiting to exploit them!"

Xueyan couldn't help but open her eyes. Sure enough, the common people are having a hard time?

Nanny Lai is such a character, after saying this, she couldn't help asking: "Didn't you originally plan to live a quiet life in the countryside?"

Seeing Xueyan nodded, Nanny Lai hurriedly said: "Silly boy, don't have such thoughts, you are a girl, beautiful and rich, not to mention mountain villages, you may not be willing to sell you a house Even if I sold it to you, I would not make friends with you. There are other people who see that you are born well, and they may have many dirty thoughts. It is impossible to guard against it. How can you protect yourself? Although you are in the capital There are some powerful people to rely on, but if you are far away, you will be beyond reach, and you will regret it sometimes!"

Xueyan hurriedly said: "I didn't know the outside world, so I thought about it like this. Now that I have listened to what my sister and mother said, give me ten courages, and I dare not live alone in the countryside!"

Nanny Lai breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "That's it. It's good for you to stay in the capital. With your appearance, talent and means, and such reliance, it's fine to let you out to marry a scholar. Stay and marry." Whether you give it to the steward, it's an excellent place to go. The steward has power to rely on, and scholars who pass the examination can not have to pay taxes, and the others are not worthy of you."

Xueyan sighed slightly, it was only now that she realized that farming to make a living is not easy, and she took it for granted.

Nanny Lai told her many outside things, including that most of the high-quality fertile land is occupied by the rich and powerful, even the servants of the rich and powerful families often use this to occupy the common people's good land. Wait for Susukita and so on.

Xue Yan was shocked when he heard it, no wonder Zhou Rui's family occupied the fertile land of Li San's family, it was so natural.

When she finished listening to Nanny Lai's words and came back from Lai's house, Xueyan was still thinking about it. It seemed that her farming career was no longer possible, so she should stay in the capital, have a house to live in, and have power to depend on. It's enough to live a lifetime, and I still have a skill, so I won't sit still and eat nothing.

Seeing that she was depressed, Daiyu asked the reason, and after listening to it, she also felt a little bored, and said: "After listening to you, I understand why Grandma Liu came to repay her kindness like that, it must be because of the honor of the family. , have a better day."

Xueyan nodded and said, "I think so too."

The world is like this, there is nothing they can do, master and servant, so they put it aside for the time being.

That night, Yihong Courtyard was very lively, they didn't go there, they went to bed early, and when Ping'er returned to the table the next day, Daiyu still didn't bring Zhou Yan over, but she was dismissed by Nanny Rong with a few words.

When I didn't want to do needlework after dinner, I suddenly heard that Jia Jing had gone.

Xueyan hurriedly prepared plain clothes and jewelry for Daiyu, and said, "At least I have to go there."

After a few days of confusion, Mrs. Jia Muwang and others came back. After the interview, I went to Ningguo Mansion first. After I came back, I heard about the affairs in the mansion, met Zhou Yan, and ordered people to treat her well, and wait for Zhou Yan to go out. Now, when I heard about Zhou University's scholar on the road, I couldn't help crying with my arms around Daiyu: "My poor Yu'er, what do you say?"

Daiyu hurriedly persuaded: "Grandmother, don't be sad, it's hard to talk about it."

Jia's mother said: "It's already spread all over the world, and you children don't know the power of it. When did you pick it up, Miss Zhou?" Because Lai Da and others helped to arrange Jia Jing's funeral, and Thanks to Mammy Lai who had no time to come over to say hello recently, she didn't tell Mother Jia that they had inquired about the news privately.

During this period, Daiyu also had correspondence with Zhao Yanran. Zhao Yanran said in the letter that no matter who asked, she only said that she entrusted Daiyu to take care of Zhou Yan, so as not to cause any trouble. Daiyu knew her good intentions, so she said so.

Jia Mu sighed: "I was still happy for you before I sent you off, but now, I wish I could tear my heart out. Why is my Yu'er so miserable? It's so easy to talk about a good family, but something bad happens again."

Daiyu said: "There are unpredictable things in the sky, and people have misfortunes and blessings every day. Who doesn't have ups and downs?"

Mrs. Wang next to her was silent, but Mrs. Xing's face was a little terrified. At the same time, she still hated that she had never received the Zhou family's dowry, so she said: "It's okay for the Zhou family to do bad things, but the eldest girl took the Zhou family girl to live here. If it involves What about our family?"

Daiyu stood up, gave a salute, and said, "Auntie is right."

Mrs. Xing heard that she agreed with her words, and then she was speechless. She couldn't help being startled, looked at her and said: "Miss, it's not what I said that hurt my heart. There are thousands of people in our family. Those who belong to the family will be charged with crimes."

Jia's mother scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about? What kind of hiding? Could it be that Miss Zhou is a sinner? Yu'er is just entrusted by Princess Yongchang's beloved daughter. What can she do? The case of Zhou University has not yet been tried. You You know you're guilty? Yu'er is the daughter-in-law of Zhou's parents, can you still stand on the sidelines? Just tell me, if anyone neglects Miss Zhou, they will be beaten carefully and kicked out."

Daiyu said gratefully, "I would like to thank my grandmother on Yan'er's behalf."

Then he said to Mrs. Xing: "Don't be angry, auntie. Sister Zhao entrusted me to take care of Yan'er. It was because there was no one in Yan'er's family, and she was afraid that the servants would abuse her. Now my grandmother and aunts are sending their spirits back. They want to come to Zhou. The wife is also back, and she will come to pick up Yan'er in a few days, please rest assured, even though Yu'er lives here, she will never dare to spoil the reputation of the mansion."

Mrs. Xing listened, but Fang didn't speak, and sat aside sullenly.

Mother Jia sighed, stroked Daiyu and said, "I met Mrs. Zhou when I was seeing off the spirit. She was very anxious when she got the news. She had no choice but to be impatient. Later, when I found out that you took Miss Zhou to live here, I was relieved." , Everyone praises you, so wait until she comes to pick up Miss Zhou, and you are not allowed to send her back, lest people make irresponsible remarks."

Daiyu had planned to wait for Mrs. Zhou to pick her up, but never thought of sending Zhou Yan back. After hearing what Jia Mu said, she hurriedly agreed.

Tan Chun came up and said: "So that the old lady knows a happy event. The Xueyan in Sister Lin's room has an older sister who is working in the palace. Last time, Eunuch Dai Quan and Eunuch Dai accompanied him to meet Xueyan."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone's faces were full of astonishment, and when they looked at Daiyu, they couldn't help but accept the look in front of them.

Mrs. Xing hurriedly asked: "What kind of person can let Eunuch Dai accompany him personally? Could it be a nobleman in the palace?"

Tanchun smiled and said: "Except for visiting relatives, how can the nobles in the palace go out of the palace? But although they are not nobles, they are better than nobles. I heard that the sister-in-law in the East Mansion sent someone to inquire that Xueyan's sister has a very detached status in the palace. , There is also news from the empress, saying that because Baoqin said that Xueyan was like Miss Nanhua, the sisters were reunited, and the empress dowager and empress have rewarded the empress!"

Hearing that Yuan Chun was honored, Mrs. Wang hurriedly recited a Buddha, and said, "Amitabha, is what you said true?"

Tanchun hurriedly said: "Don't dare to lie to the old lady and the wife."

Mrs. Xing looked at Daiyu and said, "Why didn't Miss Xueyan say that Xueyan has an older sister in the palace? Her older sister is so respectable, so she can do things for the Zhou family if she thinks about it."

Daiyu said softly: "The harem is not allowed to engage in politics, Xueyan's elder sister is just a bit respectable and dare not disturb her."

Mrs. Xing didn't think so.

Mother Jia heard this, but secretly rejoiced for Daiyu. The Zhou family's affairs failed, and she was worried that the people under her would neglect Daiyu. If it was because of Elder Xueyan, the mansion would not dare to neglect their room, so she could feel relieved Well, there is someone like Sister Xueyan in the palace, and the empress is rewarded again, so it must be easier for the empress.

After Jia's mother came back, the door was opened wide because of Jia Jing, and the outside news could not be blocked. Soon, everyone in the house knew that something was wrong with Daiyu's husband's family. They all came to express their annoyance and comfort Zhou Yan, and the rest of the servants inevitably showed some traces on their faces, and turned to flatter Xueyan.

Xueyan is both angry and funny, although she knew the mansion's ability to play tricks on the wind, but she still felt helpless when she met her, usually hiding in her room and refusing to go out easily.

When Jia Amnesty heard about it, he came to look for Jia Mu impatiently, intending to withdraw the engagement, and sent Zhou Yan back to avoid getting into trouble, but Jia Mu spat him out, pointing at him and said sadly: "How can you be such an uncle? It was because of the dowry that you came here to ruin your niece's reputation! Don't say that the Zhou family hasn't fallen, even if things go wrong, this marriage can't be withdrawn!"

Jia She said: "Could it be possible to see that the Zhou family is involved in our family?"

Jia Mu sneered and said, "Look outside, how many families have been implicated when the Zhou family collapses, but ours?"

Jia Amnesty was stunned for a moment, and calmed down to think about it. Jia Lian heard that several families were imprisoned by the Zhou family and sent to prison awaiting trial. Although his own family brought Zhou Yan over, nothing happened.

Mother Jia breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this, and said: "Our family is an old minister, and we are respectable in front of the emperor, and our empress is in the palace. The former son was rewarded by the empress dowager and empress empress because of your niece's servant girl. How honorable is it to get today's favor afterwards? You don't want to think about these good things, but instead stab your niece with a knife in the heart!"

Hearing about Yuan Chun, Jia She immediately turned around and said with a quick smile, "What mother said is that the son is confused."

Jia Mu said: "You are really confused. You only care about eating and drinking for fun. How do you know these things!"

I want to reprimand him again, and let the servants know about the outbreak, but I heard that Mrs. Zhou handed over a post to see her and took Zhou Yan home.

After Mrs. Zhou received the reply, she came by car early the next morning. Seeing Mother Jia, she hurriedly apologized and said, "It's all my family's affairs that have troubled the mansion. I wanted to come to pick up my daughter immediately after I returned to Beijing. The house was in disarray, and it took a few days to get it sorted out, but the mansion was better, and we came over right away."

Jia Mudui laughed and said, "Listen to what you said. Because of Yu'er, we are not outsiders. Yu'er brought Ling Ai here for two days, just to connect with each other. I see Ling Ai is smart and beautiful, and I am also in my heart." I like it very much, what's the trouble?"

Mrs. Zhou remained calm, and said with a smile: "Please ask the old lady to call the little girl out, and I will take her home. And Miss Lin, it is true that the family teaches well, is affectionate and righteous, and I love you so much." , I have to thank her well."

Jia Mu said: "Where is the mother-in-law thanking her daughter-in-law? Don't break her."

Saying that, she asked Yuanyang to invite Zhou Yan and Daiyu over.

Zhou Yan heard that her mother came to pick her up, she was already overjoyed, she hurriedly came with Daiyu on her arm, and when she saw her mother, she was much thinner than a month ago, thinking of what happened to her these days, her eyes turned red.

Mrs. Zhou hurriedly put her arms around Zhou Yan, comforting her for a while.

Mrs. Zhou was most worried about her children. The two sons had already met. After all, they were boys, and Yu Liansheng had previously revealed that he intended to keep their father. After this incident, she became calmer and felt relieved. She lost a lot of weight at such a young age, but fortunately, although she lost weight, she was in good spirits, obviously Daiyu took care of her very carefully.

Seeing the deep love between their mother and daughter, Daiyu felt quite sad when she thought of her own life experience.

After watching Zhou Yan, Mrs. Zhou came over and took Daiyu's hand, and said with tears in her eyes, "My good boy, I keep all your benefits in mind."

Daiyu hurriedly said: "I can't take it seriously. I'm only just thinking. If I stand by and watch with a cold heart and a cold face, who am I?"

Mrs. Zhou has seen what Daiyu has done, and she is grateful that she did not pick the wrong person at the beginning, and she can come forward to make decisions in times of crisis. Although it is not in line with the chastity of many boudoir daughters, it is a benefactor for their family. different.

Mrs. Zhou's heart is ironic, Daiyu will never leave in times of crisis, how can she not remember it in her heart.

Mother Jia saw such a scene from above, with a smile on her face, she only hoped that the Zhou family could survive this crisis, and that Daiyu would not be harshly punished for what she had done in front of her, and the Zhou family would only treat her more. good.

After thinking about it, Jia's mother asked: "How is the case of Zhou University now? If you need money, our family has it."

Mrs. Zhou hurriedly said: "Our master is still in prison and is temporarily being detained pending trial. We have to wait for someone to find out about those crimes before we know our master's innocence. However, our master was in Guangdong Hai when he was released. It will take several months, not to mention that we are still investigating over there, in less than half a year, I am afraid that the case will not be closed."

Mother Jia felt relieved, and said, "That is to say, Mr. Zhou will be fine for the next six months. Just wait for the investigation and find out. Don't worry too much. If you need anything, just send someone. "

Mrs. Zhou was very grateful and quickly thanked her.

As soon as Master Zhou was imprisoned, half the sky of the Zhou family collapsed. Fortunately, Madam Zhou had expected it, so she didn't panic for a while. After taking Zhou Yan back home, she comforted her for a long time, thinking about the cold faces she met in various places in the past few days , said to the housekeeper's daughter-in-law: "Our family hasn't been defeated yet, and we all avoid it first, and don't even think about it. How many generations have the Zhou family come here like this, which generation has no ups and downs?"

The housekeeper's daughter-in-law hurriedly said: "It's just a matter of seeing people's hearts over time."

Mrs. Zhou nodded and said: "It is said that the world is hot and cold. I thought we still have brother Hong in our family. Who would have thought that would be like this. But brother Hong's daughter-in-law is very good. I used to think she was a bit weak, although People from Jiangnan regard this as their beauty, after all they look fragile, and they never thought that under such a delicate appearance, there is such a courage to be unruffled in the face of danger."

The housekeeper's daughter-in-law praised: "Our eldest grandma is a good person. As soon as she heard the news, she sent someone to pick up the eldest girl. She also entrusted Miss Zhao to be a raft, so as not to have any thoughts in Rongguo Mansion, and at the same time brought our second master. The news that the third master couldn't find out, if it wasn't for the grandma who made the decision afterwards, there would be news from time to time, the second and third masters are just headless flies."

Although she has heard about it several times, Mrs. Zhou still praised: "This relative is indeed right."

The housekeeper's wife smiled and said yes.

Mrs. Zhou asked Zhou Yan to go down to rest, and then sent someone to inquire about the news, and tried every means to manage one or two things in prison.

But after Mrs. Zhou picked up Zhou Yan and left, Daiyu's room immediately became quiet.

Mother Rong saw that she was bored, so she smiled and said: "I have been busy with my aunt's affairs for more than a month. Now that Mrs. Zhou is back, she can make the decision. The girl can rest and embroider the dowry earlier. Come out serious."

Daiyu blushed, and immediately said, "It's been so long, and I don't know what's going on with Master Zhou's case."

Nurse Rong said: "I see that there is still a lot of trouble. Which of the court officials is not the pillar of the country. How many years of hard work did they rise to the first and second ranks? How can they be dealt with? Although it is easy to deal with a minister, it is easy to shake the country. It wouldn't work."

What happened to the Zhou family seemed to be a shocking event, but there was no trial for a long time. The manor didn't know how to treat Daiyu for a while. Many people privately said that if something happened to the Zhou family, Daiyu's marriage would not be a big deal. It is said that Daiyu's life is hard, and she has just made an important marriage, and she has ended up like this, so many words are said.

The little girls in Daiyu's room were very angry, but Daiyu comforted her: "Let them talk, what does it have to do with us?"

Xueyan nodded aside and said: "Exactly, the more you pay attention to it, the more angry you will be, why bother!"

Xiao He anxiously said: "Why is it irrelevant? Everyone is talking about the girl in private! The girl is the master, when did they let them feel sorry for you? It's just a matter of seeing the wind. When the girl was engaged in the past, Babaer It’s just a little bit of an accident at my uncle’s house, so it’s really heartless!”

But Xueyan smiled and said: "Who will take what the mansion says seriously? The families outside ordered the mistress to tell the truth."

Xiao He was puzzled, but Xue Yan was silent.

Which rich family would not want their daughter-in-law to be so courageous and affectionate? Although each family sympathized with Daiyu very much, they all admired Daiyu in their hearts. She must go to ask for marriage, so Daiyu's reputation is very good in front of the mistresses, but the girl's reputation is not good to say to the outside world, so there is no discussion about it.

After Daiyu learned about these things from Yanran, she couldn't help being very funny, and handed the letter to Xueyan.

After seeing it, Xueyan also smiled, and said: "Do they think that the Zhou family has suffered a complete defeat? It's too vulgar to think of the girl."

Daiyu still wanted to speak, but suddenly she saw Yu Chuaner coming over with something in her hands. There were two gauze piled on top of each other, and there were still a few things on top of it. , why did you come here in person?"

Yu Chuan'er smiled and said, "I'm looking for Xue Yan."

Xueyan went over, picked up the things and put them on the couch, and said, "What do you want from me?"

Yu Chuan'er pointed at the things on the couch, pursed her lips and said with a smile: "You are extraordinary now, yesterday my wife came to the palace to greet the empress, and I heard that after Baoqin recognized you last time, the empress was very rewarded , specially ordered me to send you a piece of gauze and a piece of lollipop to cut summer clothes for you, as well as two fans and two strings of agate beads."

Xue Yan heard the words, laughed and said: "Your Majesty has benefited, so why is it because of me?"

But Yu Chuan'er said: "Since my wife asked me to send it, you can accept it. Why can't you push it out? You deserve it anyway. You live here, your sister lives in the palace, and your sister lives in the palace. With such decency, can the saints treat our mansion and our empress differently?"

Daiyu also said: "It's the same in the house now, so you just accept it."

Xueyan had no choice but to accept it, and then went to Mrs. Wang's place to thank Mrs. Wang with Yu Chuan'er. Mrs. Wang said kindly: "You are a good boy, and I have never bothered you since you and your girl came from the south. You should take care of these things." worthy."

Mrs. Wang has never given anything to Xueyan, even though she liked Xueyan when she accompanied Daiyu away from Baoyu, she did not reward her, but now because her daughter is favored by Emperor Changqian in the palace, she can't even hold a piano Having received the reward, it can be seen that Nan Hua is respectable, and Mrs. Wang will naturally treat Xue Yan better.

Xueyan knew very well what these people were thinking, so she had no choice but to accept it, and got a lot of things for nothing.

After the Sang family heard about the Zhou family, Sang Qing kept inquiring about it secretly, then told Wang Zhong, and then told Daiyu that when Sang's mother came back, she was afraid that the Rongguo Mansion would neglect Daiyu, so she ordered Xu to pick her up.Thinking that the house is full of respectable eyes, a rich heart, and Jia Jing's funeral, Jia's mother was very disturbed, so she asked Daiyu to go over and come back on the day of the funeral.

Xueyan accompanied Daiyu to Sang's house and visited Sang's mother. Xu first smiled and said, "I heard that Xueyan found my sister?"

Daiyu was surprised and said, "None of us said it before, how do you know? Where did you hear it?"

Mother Sang said with a smile: "When something happened in the Rongguo Mansion, there were ten mouths to spread it, and everyone outside knew about it. Besides, most people knew that Nanhua had escaped the sea of ​​fire with a saint on his back. How could they not hear the news?" Very envious?"

Daiyu didn't take it seriously when she heard this, and said: "What is there to envy? Aunt Nanhua is in the palace, and Xueyan follows me. I can't see each other or talk. Is there any benefit? People in this world will think too much." , they are just sisters who are so easy to meet each other, but from outsiders' mouths, it seems that Xueyan is relying on Nanhua's aunt's power."

But Xueyan said: "I have indeed received many benefits because of my sister!"

When Mother Sang heard Daiyu say that snow geese are often rewarded these days, she couldn't help laughing, pointing at the snow geese and saying: "If you give it to you, you can keep it. You used to say that you don't get much except for your old ladies and girls." , this time we will get it together."

Xueyan also laughed, but she was really worried about Nanhua's body.

Nanhua has indeed reached the point where the oil is exhausted, but because he has not seen his sister, he is unwilling to be reconciled, so he has been holding on. Now that he sees his sister, he has made his wish, and soon after returning to the palace, he fell into a coma. He just hung his life with ginseng. .

The empress dowager was very sad when they saw each other.

This day Nanhua woke up and struggled to see the queen, the little palace maid hurriedly reported to her, the queen came to ask her what happened, Nanhua took a few breaths, his breath was dying, and said softly: "I am no longer, if I am in the palace, it will be bad luck, I beg your mother Give me a favor and send me out of the palace, I also want to see my sister again."

The queen said with tears in her eyes: "Don't say bad words, you are doing well, the imperial doctor has everything!"

Nan Hua smiled and said: "The masters took pity on me and allowed me to occupy a courtyard in the palace for many years. Now I have to think about the masters. The empress promised me, send me out of the palace and find a place to settle."

The queen didn't dare to be self-confident, so she went to ask the empress dowager.

After hearing this, the empress dowager thought it was very reasonable, and was grateful for Nanhua's painstaking efforts, so she ordered Dai Quan to buy a courtyard outside for Nanhua to live in, and asked Nanhua if there was any unfinished wish.

Seeing the Empress Dowager, Nanhua hurriedly said after hearing this, "I'm just worried about my sister."

The empress dowager said: "If you are worried about your sister, I will give your sister a favor and promise her life and wealth."

Nan Hua said: "Thank you Empress Dowager for your kindness, but I am still saying the same thing, she can't bear it as a little girl, I just ask the masters to reward me with grace, and leave all the things that the masters bestowed to me on weekdays to my sister as a memorial." Just think about it." Nan Hua estimated that these years, she often received generous gifts during the festivals, enough for Xueyan to have enough food and clothing for a lifetime.

The empress dowager and the empress felt that her character was rare after hearing that she was determined to do so and had nothing to ask for.

When Nan Hua was leaving the palace, the Empress Dowager and the Empress ordered people to pack all the things she used on a daily basis and move them to the place where Nan Hua lived. The house that Dai Quan found had a total of three houses, not far from the Zhou family. Far away, it was because Dai Quan felt that since it was given to Nanhua, after Nanhua left in the future, it must be left to Xueyan, and Daiyu would marry into the Zhou family in the future, so the house here could not be better.

After Nanhua moved in, he was able to tidy up and immediately asked Dai Quan to pick up Xueyan to accompany him.

Dai Quan knew that she was running out of time, so he sent someone to pick up Xueyan, while leaving Julien Sheng in charge of everything in the courtyard. He was Xueyan's older brother, and he was better than other eunuchs and maids.

When Xueyan came over from Sang's house, Nanhua was already unconscious. She knew Nanhua's plan from Yu Liansheng, and remembered what Nanhua said that day. Although the sisterhood was not deep, she heard Nanhua Huawei itself still couldn't help but shed tears.

Yu Liansheng persuaded: "Aunt Nanhua already knew she was not in good health, sister, don't be too sad."

Xueyan sighed and didn't speak.

In the next few days, she stayed by Nan Hua's side, Nan Hua had a hard time waking up, occasionally said two or three words, and then fell into a coma again, although usually only said a few words, but every word was for Xueyan's sake.

I only heard that Nanhua sent all the people in the check-out, and said softly to Xueyan: "I specifically asked to leave the palace, because I want to leave you a house. Living in the capital is not easy. I want a good and exquisite house. She, it’s not easy. When I left the palace this time, the empress dowager rewarded me with this house. I’ll leave it to you when I go tomorrow. I heard from Eunuch Dai that it’s close to Zhou’s house, and there are princely mansions nearby. , the next door is Zuodu Censor's house, there are so many soldiers patrolling, don't worry about restless nights. Whether you will leave your citizenship in the future, or not, no matter who you are, you will not dare to rob your house. There is also a place to live."

Xueyan immediately burst into tears.

Nan Hua smiled slightly, and continued: "The things I brought have already received grace, and I left them to you. Apart from these, I did not ask for any grace from you, but I believe that in the future, the higher-ups will definitely think of my good, and they will not make you feel bad