The Lady of the Red Chamber

Seeing Mrs. Xing's complexion looked a little bad, Mother Jia also realized that she might be a bit harsh, so she slowed down her tone and said, "Si girl is still young, so you should check more at the banquet to see if there is any suitable family. The third girl has a straightforward temper. , and know how to run a family, just about the same age as Young Master Yun. They are all a family, you should consider them for the second child, a harmonious family, this is the way for a family to prosper."

Mrs. Xing almost laughed angrily when she heard Jia Mu's words.

Mrs. Wang used to be in charge of Zhongfu, why didn't she make plans for the big house.Now it's her, not to mention the maids in Baoyu's house, who come to pay money every day.It doesn't mean that Second Master Bao needs to buy some pens, ink, paper and inkstones if he wants to make progress, or it means that Second Master Bao's clothes are old, so come get some cloth and make some new clothes for him.

I was tired of seeing Jia Mu all day long, looking at her, not knowing that going to school was also hanging out with Brother Rong's daughter-in-law's younger brother.Which door to enter?If you want her to say, it's better to keep the money and give it to Brother Lian to spend in the officialdom in the future.

It was supposed to be the money of their first house, not to mention filling the hole in the second house's phoenix egg every day, but now she has to find a way to tell Tan Chun to the second young master of the Yun family.

Don't even think about it, a fifth-rank official and concubine, are you married or enmity.

Mrs. Xing didn't want to reject Jia's mother openly. She sat in her seat, holding tea, and smiled a little: "What is the old ancestor talking about. The third girl is a daughter-in-law and niece, and the daughter-in-law has to plan for her." But after counting, Baoyu is the oldest among the juniors. He has also reached the age of starting a family. Compared with the three girls and the four girls, Baoyu's marriage is more important."

Seeing that Mrs. Xing was unwilling to help, Mrs. Jia focused on exploring the spring again, fearing that her family's Xichun would lose such a good marriage, she hurriedly said: "Auntie's words are not understandable. The banquet was originally meant to make their juniors playful and see each other, and it would not hurt the relationship between the two families if they said it. After all, they brought all three girls. The lady's vision is not."

Mrs. Xing's smile remained unchanged, she clutched the teacup in her hand, and tried her best not to spit on Youshi's smiling face.

As for the relationship between the two families, what is the relationship between Rongning Second House and Duke Qin's House?The girls were able to get the posts, but it was because Miss Yun's love was with her classmates for many years.The phoenix has all its feathers plucked. Do you think you can make a golden pheasant by plugging in its tail feathers?It's better to hope that Jia Yuanchun will be brisk as a concubine in the dream.

Mrs. Xing originally wanted to use Jia Baoyu's marriage to push away Jia's mother, but Jia's mother fell into deep thought after hearing what Mrs. Xing said.

Mrs. Xing was startled when she saw this, and shouted that something was wrong.

How partial Jia's mother is to Jia Baoyu, and how confident she is in Jia Baoyu is clear to her.She bet that Jia's mother has always believed that Jia Baoyu's marriage to a noble daughter from an ordinary family is humiliating him, and Princess Shang must live up to the great fortune of this phoenix egg.

Otherwise, Shi Xiangyun would have lived in the mansion, and Xue Baochai and Lin Daiyu had left the Rongguo Mansion again. Why hadn't Jiamu let go of her engagement to the Shi family, but just let their brothers and sisters have fun together.

Now that Mrs. Wang is being punished to go to the Buddhist hall, the marriage of the phoenix egg will fall on her head.

Just when Mrs. Xing was trembling, Youshi was looking forward to it, and when the two of them hoped that what they wanted in their hearts must be fulfilled, Jiamu finally said: "Boss daughter-in-law, you go down first. What do you do for the three girls these days?" Wear gorgeous clothes and create some fashionable jewelry. It’s rare to go out to gain insights, don’t let people look down on our Duke’s Mansion. You’re right, Baoyu should think about it.”

Mrs. Xing was afraid that Mother Jia would have some strange ideas suddenly, so she got up and resigned afterwards, not daring to stay in Rongqingtang.

Seeing this, Youshi rolled his eyes, and withdrew because Qin Keqing was inconvenient to work because of troubles at home.

After Mrs. Xing entered the room, she just wanted the servant girl to call Yingchun, when she heard a maid outside reported that Mrs. You had come to pay her respects.

This was expected by Mrs. Xing. After she let Youshi in, she ordered the little girl to serve tea.

Sitting opposite Mrs. Xing, Youshi looked at Mrs. Xing's unhurried appearance, she was full of words and didn't know how to speak for a while.

It was Mrs. Xing who said first: "Usually you don't come to my place very much, this time it's for Si Yatou."

You Shi laughed immediately: "Oh, how can you say that you have always been a smart person. Since you took charge of the house, the West Mansion has allowed you to manage it in an orderly manner, even Feng Ge'er can't compare to it. I also said that our family can Qing and you should learn a lot."

Mrs. Xing knew that Youshi wanted something from her, and thought that although Xichun was a bit withdrawn, she had watched her grow up after all, she sighed and said, "Brother Zhen, daughter-in-law, I didn't blame you. The old lady is confused, so why don't you follow her?" I can't figure out one thing. What is the family status of Duke Qin's mansion? That's something we can climb up to. The third girl and the fourth girl are still young, and they have plenty of time. Why do you have to recognize the second son Yun?"

Hearing this, Mrs. You was a little unhappy, looked at Mrs. Xing, and said, "Auntie, I don't understand what you said. Our two families are both in the Duke's mansion, so why are they Gao Pan? Among all the girls, The fourth girl in our family is the most noble, and she is about the same age as the second son of Yun. The old lady thinks that the third girl is good, but I think that the fourth girl is the most suitable person. "

Mrs. Xing felt a little angry when she heard Youshi's words, but she didn't want to show it face to face, so she just smiled and said, "Brother Zhen and wife, the fourth girl is naturally good. But there are so many princes and nobles in the capital, and the fourth girl wants to Who can't do it, why bother to go to the Duke Qin's mansion? The empress dowager's niece and daughter-in-law are not easy to be, if you really love Si Yatou, you should stop thinking about it. Let her marry a well-matched family."

Thinking of You's always thinking that Duke Ning's mansion is comparable to Duke Qin's family, Mrs. Xing said again: "Although our family is the mansion of Duke Qin, how can it be compared with Duke Qin's mansion? Second Master Yun is the first son of the Duke of the State, Your Majesty If the grace decree does not degrade to become a noble, she will be the Duke of Qin in the future. What about the girl? She is just the great-granddaughter of the Duke, the granddaughter of the first-class general Shenwei. Whether it is status or status, there is a huge difference. You insist on letting Xi girl marry the Duke of Qin. To put it bluntly, I am afraid that only as a concubine can the Duke of Qin feel that it has not been humiliated."

Mrs. Xing originally wanted to let Youshi dispel this unreliable idea.Unexpectedly, Youshi heard Madam Xing's words, held the teacup, and hesitated for a while, thinking that Madam Xing's words had given her countless inspirations.

Xichun lived in Rongguo Mansion since she was a child, she was the follow-up, and she didn't have much friendship with Xichun.Even if she is a concubine of the Duke of Qin's mansion, she is also a concubine of the emperor's relatives.If they used this to have an intersection with Duke Qin's mansion, why should their Ning mansion be overwhelmed by the Rong mansion in everything?

But such a big matter still needs to be discussed with Jia Zhen.She chatted with Mrs. Xing about some other things, and then left.

After a while, Yingchun came in and saluted, "Daughter pays respects to mother."

Mrs. Xing was happy to see Yingchun, and patted the seat beside her: "Sit."

Yingchun sat down, looked at Mrs. Xing, and tilted her head slightly: "Mother looks so good today, but what is the happy event?"

Mrs. Xing handed Yingchun the post from Duke Qin's mansion, touched Yingchun's back, and said, "You are grown up now. Girl Bao has entered the palace, and this girl from the mansion is followed by you. It is said that the daughter's family is getting married. In the first two or three years, you will start seeing people. The Peony Banquet at Duke Qin's Mansion, isn't this just your timing?"

When Yingchun heard Mrs. Xing talking about her marriage, her face flushed: "Mother, my daughter is still young, so don't worry."

Mrs. Xing patted Yingchun's hand, a little wanting to laugh, but also a little reluctant: "You're talking nonsense again. Why are you not in a hurry? A few days ago, Mrs. Yun Er wrote to me, saying that your brother has done a good job in office. Your Majesty also boasted a lot, and privately said to Mr. Yun that he would move your brother up. From this point of view, our wife will have a bright future and you will rely on him. Madam Yun also said that through Your brother's Dongfeng will also bring you a good marriage."

There is no one in the daughter's family who does not look forward to their own future.Although Yingchun said no, in fact she still misses her marriage a lot.

Mrs. Xing saw her, and her smile deepened: "Mrs. Yun's favorite is Li Xiuwen, the eldest son of the Li family, who is the second best biography of Enke this year."

"Mr. Li..." Yingchun opened her eyes wide: "Isn't this the cousin of Princess Huailan?"

"Exactly." Mrs. Xing nodded: "Although Li's family background is not good, it is the eldest princess's natal family after all. Li Xiuwen himself is also up to date. The most important thing about this man is that he loves talents. There is no need to be too serious about his family background." I thought about it, this is the perfect marriage. At the Peony Banquet, you happened to meet Mr. Li's family too. It's good to have something in mind."

Yingchun learned that Mrs. Xing had already favored her, she was so ashamed that she was almost speechless, and said, "Mother decides, daughter will obey mother."

Mrs. Xing has always felt that this marriage is very good, and she also feels that Mrs. Lin is so devoted to Yingchun.Thinking that there is no need to worry about her daughter, but there are still two in the house, she sighed slightly: "Fortunately, I am in charge of your marriage, and Mrs. Yun Er is the mediator. Even the old ancestors can't make a mistake. There is only one thing, Mrs. Yun specifically pointed it out in the letter, telling us not to say it. Although I don't understand what the second lady means, but let's do it. Don't let it out to the third girl and the fourth girl just because of your soft heart, and cause some trouble , Mother can't help you either."

Yingchun said with a smile: "Mother don't worry, daughter will save."

Thinking of Mrs. Xing's words, Yingchun frowned again, and said sensitively: "Mother, did the ancestor have plans for the third and fourth younger sisters in the future?"

Mrs. Xing said: "Although your two younger sisters are not very old, the old lady wants to appoint them to the second son of Yun early. No, it should be said that the old lady wants to marry Tan Yatou with Duke Qin's mansion, so that she can borrow With the power of the Yun family, it is necessary for Baoyu to arrange a Yue family who can help him."

Yingchun's mouth opened slightly, and after realizing the indecentness, she hastily closed it, swallowing her saliva and said, "Mother, we and Duke Qin's mansion? Unless the third sister gives to Second Young Master Yun... otherwise this is simply absurd."

"That's right. Even you can figure it out, but the old lady of Piansheng is stunned for some reason. Even your sister-in-law Zhen wants to send Xichun to Duke Qin's mansion. I said that Xichun's status can only be...she still... Don't give up. At any rate, the fourth girl is also the only lady in their Ning Mansion, so she doesn't care about it and acts like this. You just wait, it won't be long before Brother Zhen will think this is a rare good thing."

Jia Jia Sanchun grew up together since childhood, and they have deep friendship.Hearing this, Yingchun couldn't help feeling uncomfortable, and was full of sympathy for Tanchun Xichun: "I'm afraid the second wife has the same thoughts as sister-in-law Zhen. I just said slowly that the Duke of Qin has always had a rule of not taking concubines." No matter what, the third and fourth sisters don't have to be so humiliated."

Mrs. Xing sighed: "How can you say for sure?" After all, the high gates in the capital, the emperor's close ministers, and the royal clan are not limited to the Duke of Qin's family.

Seeing that Yingchun was unknown, Mrs. Xing didn't want to say more, she just said: "The old lady ordered me to make some jewelry and some clothes for you. You don't have to worry too much. Everyone has their own way of life. What will happen to the three girls and the four girls in the future is not something we can interfere with. After all, we just live our lives behind closed doors."

Although these words are a bit ruthless, Mrs. Xing is mostly concerned with Tanchun Xichun's face, not to mention that she doesn't want to get past Mrs. Wang's management of the second room's messy bad debts.

Yingchun knew Mrs. Xing's character, but these things were indeed beyond the reach of a lady in the boudoir.No matter how regretful he was, he could only keep his mouth shut.Just thinking about it, I still have to find a way to mention the two of them in the future.

Mrs. Xing and Youshi are here to finalize the marriage of the girl's family.She didn't expect that what she said in Rongqing Hall would really make Jia's mother fall in love with her.

It is said that Jia's mother wanted Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu to get married at first, even though she didn't specify it in the correspondence with Lin's family, there was a certain tacit understanding.

Who would have thought that after Lin Ruhai entered Beijing, he never mentioned this matter.

Lin Daiyu would still visit Lin Ruhai's home with Lin Ruhai during the New Year's and holidays. She was full of courtesy, and she was still very close to her grandmother.But he was far away from Baoyu, and only talked and laughed with his sisters, but refused to get close to him.

Mother Jia saw it in her eyes and was anxious in her heart.He talked about this to Lin Ruhai cryptically, but Lin Ruhai talked about him from left to right.

After a long time, Jia's mother could see that Lin Ruhai didn't want Lin Daiyu to marry Jia Baoyu at all.Mother Jia regretted that she only hated her Min'er for leaving early, otherwise the Lin family would not be so estranged from them.

Originally, Mother Jia thought that the Lin family was unwilling to get married, and the historian family was also good.It's still my natal family, and I can help each other in the future.

It's a pity that Jia's mother inevitably felt a little bit resentful towards Shihou's mansion because of Shi Xianglan's matter, and even lost the pity for Shi Xiangyun in the past.

What's more, the historian has many daughters, and Shi Xiangyun's parents are both dead, so Baoyu can't help him.

But today, Mrs. Xing raised her mouth, and Jia Mu's mind became alive again.

The Peony Banquet in Duke Qin's Mansion has always been a good place for young masters and young ladies in the capital to get to know each other.Jia Baoyu has been detained at home for many years, and Jia's family has always been seldom socialized, so Jia Baoyu has very few playmates of the same age.

Although the Yun family's post was to invite the three girls in the family, it is very common for a young lady to be escorted by an older brother or younger brother when she goes out.

If Baoyu went to this peony banquet, with his talent, would he still worry about not having the secret consent of another lady?

Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang also thought that the young lady of the Yun family would visit the door frequently for Daiyu.If there is something, they can also confirm the marriage of the two families.

Unexpectedly, after that incident, the Yun Manor sent people to pick up Daiyu to pass through the mansion.It's fine if Yun Qingxuan doesn't come to the door anymore, after Lin Ruhai entered Beijing, the two families just cut off contact.

Now Baoyu is getting better and better.If it turns out to be a good thing with Miss Yun this time, not only Baoyu will be helped, even Yuanchun in the palace will be promoted to a higher level because of this level of in-laws.

Even if it wasn't Miss Yun's family, Princess Huining would definitely be present at the banquet held by Duke Qin's mansion.

If Baoyu is lucky enough to be the princess, their Jia family will really have a blue sky ladder, and they will no longer have to worry about Baoyu's future.

The more Jia Mu thought about it, the more reasonable she became, and she ordered someone to call Baoyu to her side, took him by the hand and told her carefully: "Baoyu, you will follow your aunt to the Duke of Qin's mansion in ten days. Shame is."

Jia Baoyu didn't want to go to this kind of banquet.Although there are many daughters, he knows that he and those daughters' families can only talk a few words at most, and most of the time he still talks with a group of men, composes poems and lyrics, so he gets tired of acting like a baby beside Jia Mu: "Old ancestor, I I don’t want to go. On that kind of occasion, there are a lot of beetles, who have nothing else in their eyes except fame and fortune, wasting a good skin for nothing. It’s better to be at home and read books with your sisters and sisters.”

Jia's mother scowled, half blaming and half loving, and she tapped Jia Baoyu's forehead, and said, "If you dare to say such a thing, I will let you know that I must beat you. They are both young masters of your age. Why are you uncomfortable? Your sisters are going to go, but you don’t go, and you will be lazy at home later, don’t blame me for not reminding you. "

Jia Baoyu didn't think it was a big deal at first, but his eyes lit up when he heard this: "They're all going? Is sister Yun going too?"

Jia Mu laughed and said, "Miss Yun didn't invite Yatou Yun, so she couldn't go. The second girl, the third girl, and the fourth girl are all accompanied by your aunt. The company of three is exactly what a family should have." appearance."

When Jia Baoyu heard that Shi Xiangyun was not going, he immediately became unhappy, and said very displeasedly: "Miss Yun is really too, since the second sister and the others are invited, why don't you invite Sister Yun too. Sister Yun How lonely it is to be alone in the mansion. I thought she was a good person before, but it’s a pity that not all women in this world are as good-tempered as the older sisters at home. It’s a shame to be so caring about a trivial matter many years ago. Before you get married, you become that dead fish's eyeball."

After finishing speaking, Jia Baoyu pretended to sigh twice, as if it was really worthless for Miss Yun to put on such a show.

Jia's mother always favored Jia Baoyu. After hearing such words, she didn't criticize, but said: "Baoyu, this remark must not be heard by outsiders. There is no need to offend the Duke of Qin's mansion. Only one thing, the peony banquet at the Duke of Qin's mansion, Yu'er will definitely be there, don't you want to meet your sister Lin?"

Jia Baoyu was still lamenting that Yun Qingxu was small, but when he heard that Lin Daiyu was going there, he immediately forgot about Shi Xiangyun, and took Jia's mother's hand to confirm again and again: "Old ancestor, is this true? Sister Lin will be there ? I haven't seen Sister Lin for a long time."

Jia's mother knew that Lin Daiyu was absolutely lethal to Jia Baoyu, and said with a smile, "When did I ever lie to you? The Lin family and Duke Qin's mansion are cousins, and Yu'er has always been close to Miss Yun. You send your sisters, don't you?" Is it time to meet Yu'er?"

After finishing speaking, he intentionally frightened Jia Baoyu: "Otherwise, next time Yu'er comes again, he will have to wait until the Chinese New Year."

When Jia Baoyu heard Jia Mu's words, he immediately forgot his firm determination just now, and put Shi Xiangyun behind him by the way, and said repeatedly: "Old ancestor, I'll go, why don't I go?"

Satisfied, Mother Jia patted Jia Baoyu's hand and said, "I know Baoyu is the most knowledgeable. I'll ask Xiren Qingwen to prepare for you later. I also have a few things in the bottom of the box in my treasury. I ordered Yuanyang I will send it to you after I find it. I must not lose to others."

Jia Baoyu agreed to Jia's mother on this end, and Qingwen Sheyue on the other end was very busy.

Xiren took the good things that Yuanyang had sent by Jiamu's order, put it on the table, lent it to Sheyue when he was tired, and fell asleep.

Qingwen had just finished reprimanding those lazy little girls, she was a little angry, when she walked in, seeing the attacker's appearance, the evil fire rushed up inexplicably: "What's the matter?"

Musk Moon said: "I'm not feeling well, so I'll go to bed first. It's not a big deal, we just need to be busy."

Qingwen has never been used to Xiren's young mistress, so she sneered and said, "Yesterday it was fine, why don't you feel uncomfortable today? I'm afraid it's the heart that feels uncomfortable. That's right, the meaning of the old ancestor is obvious. I just want to find Second Grandma Bao for us. Those who are trying so hard to dream of being an aunt, don’t they have to suffer?”

Qingwen's words are too obvious, but Xiren is a master who can't show his emotions, and he can't bear it after hearing this irony.Lie on your side with your face facing inward, and continue to rest with your eyes closed.

Sheyue was a little embarrassed, and tugged at Qingwen's sleeve: "Okay, don't say a few words."

Qingwen shook off Sheyue's hand, looked at Xiren's back, became even more angry, and said loudly: "Why, why can't I say it? Some people dare to do it, but don't dare to be it? Look at the things I did in this room. No one else knows about it. It's just that Baoyu has served Baoyu, and he hasn't opened his face yet. He's more than anyone else. If you don't know, you think there is another master in the house."

Xiren lifted the quilt, stood up, and said to Qingwen, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Qingwen couldn't bear Xiren's hypocrisy, and didn't even bother to cover it up.Thinking that she was clearly taking care of Baoyu, but in order to please Mrs. Wang, she went to the Buddhist hall to report Baoyu's words and actions to Mrs. Wang, and she vomited in a panic.

If she hadn't discovered it by accident, she wouldn't know how many times her secret had been betrayed.Seeing Xiren's proficiency in doing this, she must have done it a long time ago.On weekdays, sisters and sisters shouted intimately, and they would stab someone in the back whenever they should, and they would never be lenient when stabbing someone.

Qingwen disdained to quarrel with Xiren, and cast a glance at Sheyue, who was at a loss, with a bit of yin and yang: "Sheyue, you'd better be careful. Don't know nothing and be betrayed later. It's too late to regret it."

After finishing speaking, Qingwen walked out, leaving Xi Ren with a changing expression and Sheyue who was at a loss looking at each other.

Xiren tried his best to force a smile: "Sheyue, she has always had this temper. Maybe I accidentally offended her somewhere, so don't take it to heart. I'll explain it later, and it'll be fine."

Musk Moon smiled, not sure if he listened or not, but said: "Let's pack up quickly, so as not to delay Baoyu's trip. The ancestors won't blame me."

Xiren let out a "hey" and became more agile without feeling uncomfortable anymore. Together with Musk Moon, they chose the clothes to wear for Jia Baoyu's peony banquet.

Only the lowered eyebrows flashed anger and embarrassment from time to time.

Qingwen...

She and Qingwen are sworn enemies after all.With her without me, with me without her.