Love of Friends in the Red Chamber

Besides, Aunt Xue regretted moving into Lixiangyuan when she saw that the people in the Jia family did not respect her as before, but now the family was still waiting for Xue Pan's lawsuit to be settled, so she thought about it and moved out when Xue Pan came out. Set up another family, anyway, mother and son stay together in the past.Furthermore, being attached to Jia's mansion, even marrying Xue Biao was inappropriate, so he had no choice but to politely beg Mrs. Xing and tell Xiuyan's parents that the marriage would be done later.

Baochai knew her mother's difficulties, so naturally she would not let her move out for her own convenience. She has always been a person who can make up her mind. She dared not disobey the rumors in person, so Baochai was busy making arrangements for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Because there was going to be a banquet in the garden, the garden was cleaned up for two days, and then the area around Tubi Villa was tidied up, and the weeds on the mountain road were cleared.Baochai went into the garden several times in a row, but she was still sad. She saw that the pavilions and pavilions that were no longer inhabited were deserted and inhabited by birds and beasts. There was not enough manpower in the garden. There were no one to manage these places. I thought I would come soon Her former Hengwu Garden was lingering with decaying weeds and covered the courtyard walls, Baochai could hold it in her heart, but she still didn't have the heart to go in.Now only Daoxiang Village and Ou Xiangxie are still inhabited in the garden. Baochai has already agreed with Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang that they will move out together when it is cold in late autumn, and closing the garden will save a lot of cleaning. Therefore, this garden has been left unattended for a long time.

After working hard for a few days, Daiyu also sent people to send crabs, ham, cured duck, dried mushrooms and other fresh food from the north and south, so that a Mid-Autumn Festival feast could be held decently.

On the [-]th day, when the sky was still bright in the evening, the gate of the Grand View Garden was wide open, and Jia Mu brought all the relatives of the family in. First, they worshiped the moon in front of the Jiayin Hall, and after offering incense and tea, a round of bright moon hung in the middle of the sky. The clear scenery was rare, so Jia Mu came here in interest, and instead of taking a sedan chair, she just led the people up the mountain on foot from the mountain road. Chai Daiyu, one left and one right support up the mountain, watching the scenery and laughing all the way, very happy.

When I arrived at the platform of Tubi Mountain Villa, I saw that tables and chairs had been set up on the platform, and the food and drink were ready. The screens on the upper and lower steps separated Zhaomu, and Jia Mu led the female family members to sit on it. Among the guests were only Aunt Xue and other members of the clan. Several female family members, Xiuyan lived in Li Wan's place, and because Aunt Xue was here, they couldn't come due to illness. Mother Jia understood, and only sent the first-class dishes in food boxes. She smiled at Aunt Xue: "I heard that Paner It’s about to come out, and my aunt’s house is a double blessing.” Aunt Xue also thanked with a smile: “Exactly, I must treat the old lady to a wedding wine then.” Speaking of Xue Biao’s sensibleness and Xiuyan’s prudence, Xue The aunt couldn't help sighing: "I am lucky to have this nephew, and my own son is even more caring and caring. If I am not blessed, how can I have such a nephew? Then Miss Xing is also very good, how can she be better than my daughter-in-law?" It's not a hundred times stronger." Jia's mother also said: "We are often idle here, and when we talk about gossip, we all say that Miss Xing's character is very similar to that of Bao girl. This is really not a family. Family."

Mother Jia said this, looking around, seeing that the only granddaughters in the past were Daiyu, Xichun, and Baochai, she couldn't help being a little sad, and said: "Now their sisters are grown up, and those who marry, and Xiangyun Although she is not married, she is about to get married. I sent someone to pick her up, but her aunt said she was preparing a dowry, so she would not come... That child has never been willing to stay in the Shi's house, so she hoped that I would send someone to pick her up to evacuate her for a few days. day."

Wang Xifeng has been feeling unwell for the past two days, but she came here on her own. Seeing that Mother Jia thought there were too few people, she smiled and said, "The old lady loves Sister Xiangyun. Who doesn't know that? It's just that Sister Yun has a cheerful temperament and feels restrained in Shi's mansion." Happy, it's a child's heart, and the Shifu didn't treat her badly when it comes to major matters. Her dowry is said to be ready in the early years, but I'm afraid that the needlework will have to be driven out by their wives themselves."

Mrs. Wang quickly said: "This is what her uncle told her about the young master of the Wei family. He heard that he has a good temperament and a good appearance. Our master has met him and said he is very good."

Jia Zheng sat outside the screen, heard himself mentioned in the conversation between his wife and mother, hurried in and bowed, got up and said: "Don't worry, old lady, Mr. Wei Ruolan, I have met him twice, he is very motivated. My father is a family friend with our family, and he is also a man of integrity, so of course he can't humiliate the Shi family's niece." Mother Jia nodded with a smile, "It's naturally good for you to say that."

Jia Amnesty was a little drunk at this time, so he took advantage of the wine to cover his face, and came in to toast Jia Mu. All the children followed behind. What do you come in again, let these juniors restrain you, let's all go down and drink seriously, we women have our own fun." Jia She then apologized with a smile: "Obviously the old lady loves her granddaughters and daughters-in-law, so she doesn't feel sorry for her sons. , It’s just that the people who were adjusted by the old lady are naturally good, the niece of the Shi family is good, and all the girls in our family are also good. Not to mention the concubine who married into the palace, naturally no one can compare Not to mention, just say that the second girl is promising if she marries Uncle Sun, and the third girl is good if she marries the Prince of Beijing, but it's a pity to be young..."

As he continued to speak so proudly, Mother Jia's face sank, and she slowly put down the wine glass in her hand.Jia Zheng quickly persuaded, "Brother is drunk, let's go out and have a rest." He turned around and asked Jia Lian and Jia Cong to help their father out, but Jia Amnesty refused, pushed Jia Lian away, swayed to Jia Cong, and pulled He dragged his sleeves straight to Jia Mu and said: "Old lady, Cong'er is also a promising person, and I have to compete with the old lady. If you want fame, you can earn it yourself, and don't expect to fight in the nest and grab his brother's seat." ..."

Everyone changed their faces when they heard him say more and more shameless, but no one dared to stop him.Jia Zheng's face changed, and he held his wine glass in embarrassment, neither drinking nor putting it down.Mrs. Wang was even more ashamed, knowing that Jia She was complaining through drinking, dissatisfied because the second room occupied Rongxi Hall, but this matter has been going on for a long time, it really cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences.

It turned out that Jia She had already obtained a vacant position as a bodyguard by virtue of his ancestor's shade before he succeeded to the title. However, the imperial court has a system, and if you have an official status, you have to live in another place, so you moved to the current West Courtyard. With the court.At that time, Mrs. Zhang, Jia Lian's mother, was still there, and she was in charge of the housework in an orderly manner, and everyone was in peace.Unexpectedly, Mrs. Zhang died of illness, and Mrs. Xing, who was remarried, was from a humble background and could not convince the public. Mother Jia gave the power of housekeeper to Mrs. Wang who was the second room. He was still used to living with his second son and daughter-in-law. Although Jia She was fatuous and licentious, he was still filial in front of his mother, so he dared not mention moving back to the main house. The government was in another country, and he couldn't afford the huge expenses, so he relied on his mother's favor to live there. After all, he felt sorry for him, so he sent Yuan Chun to the palace later, which can be regarded as doing something for the prosperity of the family. contribute.

Jia Zheng never imagined that after so many years, his elder brother would suddenly make trouble and open the window paper in public. He was so embarrassed that he was at a loss for a while, so he reluctantly said: "Elder brother doesn't have to do this. My younger brother will find another house tomorrow and move out of Rongcheng." That’s it for Xitang.” When Mrs. Wang heard this, she was so anxious that she almost shed tears, but she didn’t dare to speak, and she only looked at Mother Jia begging for help.

Mother Jia was already stunned. She never thought that her eldest son, who had never dared to disobey her openly, would be so merciless this time, so she threw the wine glass on the table and said sharply: "You two Do you still pay attention to me as a mother? You can decide what to do? One said that he took up my brother's seat, and the other said that he moved out? Which one should I follow?"

Seeing that his mother was angry, Jia Amnesty was half sober, knelt down with Jia Zheng, and pleaded guilty to Jia's mother.Jia Amnesty laughed and said, "It's the son who can't speak, so don't worry about it, the old lady." Jia Zheng was deeply ashamed, so he kowtowed and said, "Old lady, it's because the son is incompetent. It's really not a good idea to occupy the main house for many years. It should have been let out after the father left without waiting for the eldest brother to speak. The son will move out tomorrow, and the mother is willing to live with the son. Naturally, the son is filial. If he likes to live in Rongxi Hall, the eldest brother will not treat him badly. Mother..." Before she could finish speaking, she was choked up and unable to make a sound.

Seeing that Jia's mother was angry, the two brothers all knelt down. Everyone inside and outside had already knelt on the ground, and Mrs. Wang cried: "Master, you can't move out at this time! What's the dignity of the imperial concubine? If you disturb Feng If you hurt your body, how can you hurt the dragon fetus?" Jia Amnesty was already discouraged, he and Jia Zheng still had a brotherly relationship, but he was only upset with Mrs. Wang as his sister-in-law, and seeing his brother so sad, his heart had already softened.At this time, after hearing Madam Wang's words, I was really angry, and said angrily: "Bah, we brothers set up separate households, and what should be done, what has it to do with the imperial concubine? Don't use the imperial concubine to oppress people all day long. The family has been harmed by that girl a lot. Being a concubine of Lao Shizi, I have gained some empty fame and lost all my family wealth, so at least don't come to bully me again."

When Madam Wang heard this, her chest was full of breath, her throat was sweet, and she spewed out blood, then fainted on the ground, and everyone was in a mess with fright.Seeing this, Jia's mother sent someone to invite the imperial physician, and at the same time asked to help Mrs. Wang into the room, and at the same time scolded Jia She angrily. Stamping his feet, he went by himself, and Jia Lian and Jia Cong followed his father in a hurry.Mother Jia has nothing to do with him.

A banquet broke up like this.Mother Jia drove Jia Amnesty away, and hurriedly came to see Mrs. Wang. At this time, the imperial physician had already come to check the pulse.Mrs. Wang has woken up, crying so hard that her heart is broken. Seeing Mother Jia in front of her, she cried: "Old lady, you have to make decisions for Yuan Chun. My poor son was spoiled and spoiled since he was a child. For this family, Sent to that shady deep palace, I have suffered all these years, and there is no place to complain about the suffering. Now the elder says so..."

Jia Mu also cried and said, "I will punish that bastard tomorrow. You don't have to be too sad. If the noble concubine in the palace finds out, won't you be sad?"

After hearing what Jia Mu said, Mrs. Wang gradually stopped her grief. She looked around and saw Baochai, Li Wan, Jia Lan and others surrounding her. Jia Zheng was pacing and sighing in the room. He also stood far away at the door, stretched his head and stretched his head, cried "my son", remembered Baoyu again, and asked where Baoyu was, only to realize that no one had seen Baoyu since the banquet began.But Jia Huan talked a lot: "Brother Bao went to Quicui Nunnery halfway up the mountain to hang out with that little nun." Aunt Zhao agreed in her heart, but she slapped him and said, "You know it!"

Jia Zheng was already so angry that his face was like gold paper, and he walked away without saying a word.Mrs. Wang didn't bother to cry anymore, she stumbled and chased after her, but she couldn't catch up.