One of the Red Buildings: Three Thousand Miles

"The old ancestor didn't ask anyone to call me when the distinguished guests came here. I am here late, so I am insulting the distinguished guests. Madam Shi, don't take it to heart, it's polite." Wang Xifeng saluted Madam Shi with a smile Say hello.

With Wang Xifeng interrupting like this, the gloomy atmosphere in the room lightened up a lot. While wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, Jia Mu scolded, "Monkey boy, it's okay to be rampant at home on weekdays, but today your aunt is here, How can you be so presumptuous and ignorant of the rules."

Mrs. Shi chuckled and said, "The old ancestor's words are wrong. I think this Lian'er daughter-in-law is good and filial. I am afraid that you will be too sad. Didn't Baba come here to make you smile? I think it is very good , Very good, the ancestors are blessed, and the whole family is filial and wise."

Jia Mu was overjoyed, and let go of Lin Daiyu in her arms. Seeing that Lin Daiyu's face was full of tears and her make-up had melted away from tears, she hurriedly asked someone to take her to the back for a little tidying up.Daiyu went inside to the dressing table, didn't dare to touch anything, just wiped her face with a handkerchief, and put on some rouge, then got up and went back to the front.

As soon as she came out, she was grabbed by Wang Xifeng, who went up and down a lot, and couldn't help admiring, "It's the granddaughter of the ancestor after all, look at this appearance, look at this whole body, not to mention that it is almost a fairy, but Thinking about my aunt who left early, Weimian was so cruel that she left this beautiful girl alone..." Wang Xifeng wiped the corners of her eyes.

Shi Xiangyun giggled, "Second sister-in-law just comforted the old ancestor, why did he make the old ancestor sad again in a blink of an eye?"

Hearing this, Wang Xifeng stopped her sorrow, and smiled and pushed Lin Daiyu to Jiamu's side, "I was happy at that time. I used to only know that I was not ugly. The sisters in my family are hard to find in the world. Now that I see Sister Lin, it can be regarded as I know what it means to be an outsider, a man, a man, a man and a man."

Mother Jia was delighted when she heard that, she put her arms around Lin Daiyu and said, "This is your second sister-in-law. Don't be as knowledgeable as her. She is a poor and settled family at home all day long. No one dares to provoke her. You just call her to be a hot pepper."

Mrs. Shi laughed and said, "The old ancestor is just joking. I have only been in the capital for a few days, but I also know that Lian'er's daughter-in-law is a capable master who will never let a woman down. She is still sighing at home. Why are all the outstanding people in Jingxiu all here?" It’s close. Today I can see that it’s the good luck of the ancestors who attracted everyone here.”

Mother Jia laughed even wider, shaking her head and sighing to Mrs. Shi, "You girl is still very talkative. I haven't seen you for many years. You are good at talking. How are you doing at home now? The last time I saw you, you haven't left the cabinet yet. When I come back now, I’m already a mother. Time doesn’t forgive people! The youngest one is four years old, why didn’t you bring it here for me to see?”

Mrs. Shi replied, "That kid is very naughty, but I always feel that he is small, unrestrained, coming and going, to the point of raising him wild. These days I am taking care of him and letting him follow his temper. In two or three months, he should also enter school."

Xuanxuan bowed her head and pursed her lips and smiled lightly, why didn't Dexi want to come, she insisted on coming out before going out, but Mrs Shi refused to let him, insisting that he stay at home to take care of her little brother.Talking about the little brother, Xuanxuan recalled that six days ago, Hou Xuan brought a three-year-old child back from Wanjia private school after school, and his wife was shocked.That child is cute, with a round face and big eyes. It may be due to bad influences, his complexion is pale and dark, and he wears patched clothes in summer. The clothes are clean, but the child is shivering.Mrs. Shi asked someone to clean up the child while asking Hou Xuan.

Hou Xuan said that the child was the younger brother of Zhao Shuo, his former classmate. Both of Zhao Shuo's parents died, and he sold his property and went to Beijing with his teacher in order to gain fame.Some relatives of his family looked down on him and always felt that he was not able to develop, so they treated him even his three-year-old brother cold-bloodedly. When they learned that Zhao Shuo was going to Beijing for the exam, no one gave him a helping hand. Zhao Shuo couldn't bear it The younger brother was alone at home, and he couldn't just give up the scientific examination just like that. In the end, he gritted his teeth and took his younger brother to Beijing.

He is a big man, and he takes his younger brother to depend on each other in the capital.He was okay with saying that, but the child couldn't stand hunger and food, and slept in the open, and Zhao Shuo didn't have much money, and the house was not good, and his brother suffered a lot for no reason.Hou Xuan met Zhao Shuo by chance, and when he learned of Zhao Shuo's situation, he took his younger brother home without saying a word, saying that he would take care of him temporarily.

Mrs. Shi was amused and annoyed when she heard this, Dao Houxuan did not need to do anything, he wanted to help others, if he didn't do anything, he would give some money, or help them arrange a house, find two or three loyal servants, and quietly send their children Bring it back to raise, what is the reason?

Hou Xuan also made it clear that Zhao Shuo was a bit high-spirited, saying that the money on his body was frugal enough to use, and that he didn't need Hou Xuan's charity, so it would be great if he could help take care of his younger brother.Hou Xuan knew Zhao Shuo's nature well, so he brought the child back without hesitation.

Everyone brought them here, and the child was very cute. After taking a bath and changing into quick clothes, after eating the hot meal, the dull boy lay in Mrs. Shi's arms and dared not come out.When it was so funny, the wife was very happy, and she kept yelling that she recognized her as her godson, yes, she admitted it.

The child's name is Zhao Jin. I don't know if it's because he has no parents since he was a child, and he followed his elder brother all the way to the world, or something else. He is a small person, dumb, and speaks slowly. You have to worry about him, he will be sensitive immediately. Noticing it, he immediately retracted into the protective shell like a little turtle.However, in general, Zhao Jin is still very cute.

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"Sister, why are you laughing with your head down?" Xue Baochai warmly moved to Xuanxuan's side.

Xuanxuan's expression paused, and she cursed in her heart that it was not good to be in a daze when she had to be in a daze now, look, it's okay to find something to do.Xuanxuan looked up at Xue Baochai, "I'm happy, I always learn the rules on weekdays, I can get to know you sisters today, my sister is very happy."

Xue Baochai asked curiously, "Learn the rules? What rules do you learn?" She came to Beijing to be a candidate. , the choice of Baochai is the choice of the court lady, while Xuanxuan and Daiyu are the choice of the wives of the concubines and clans. The difference in status has been fixed from the beginning, and the only difference is the future path.

The Yingchun sisters also looked at Xuanxuan and Baochai curiously. They were also curious about what rules Xuanxuan would learn at home.

"Mother invited a nun to teach, and she always has to learn the rules at a fixed time every day. Sister Lin and I have been learning for a long time." Xuanxuan said bluntly.

"Are the rules difficult? I heard that the foster mother is terrible." Shi Xiangyun heard it too, and looked at Xuanxuan with a look of reluctance.

Xuanxuan shook her head and smiled, "It's really nothing, we are still young, and now we are teaching simple rules. I said silently, the rules should be kept in mind, but more importantly, as long as you don't slack off, you won't feel bitter. gone."

Xiangyun stuck out his tongue, "I can't do it, I still like to write and draw, and make more friends. By the way, are you free in a few days? The granddaughter of the king of Nan'an invited me to worship Buddha at the Zhulin Temple outside the city. Don't you want to go to see the excitement together? I heard that she has invited a lot of ladies."

Before Xuanxuan replied, Mrs. Shi said first, "Thanks for Miss Smith's invitation, but Yu'er's father is going to Beijing in a few days, and the house is in a hurry. I'm afraid the younger ones can't take a break. Wait until next time." , next time you have a chance, you little sisters, get together more.”,

"My aunt is coming back?" Mother Jia looked happy, and her hand holding the sandalwood beads tightened.

Mrs. Shi turned her head and said, "Yes, I just received a letter saying that the term of office has expired, and I am going to come back this time. Let's see if I can ask Jin Shang to let him stay in Beijing. It is desolate to think about it. Our loyal ministers of the Lin family in the past, but people Ding Buwang, when Ruhai comes back, I will definitely take him to the temple to pray for the Lord's incense and bless him."

"Buddha is in my heart, Uncle Lin is blessed with great luck, and will have endless blessings in the future..."

Then, Mrs. Jia chatted with Mrs. Shi about the efficacious temple in Beijing, and the temple was not very popular. Mrs. Wang would interject two or three sentences from time to time, and the atmosphere in the room was very good.

After the guests had a good time, it was at the end of the song that people left and were sad. When they said goodbye, Jia Baoyu hadn’t come back because he went to a private school. All of them were politely declined by Mrs. Shi.

When I got home, it was dusk.

"Stew mutton with wax gourd at night and cook it on top. My aunts like to drink porridge, so I also prepare some light porridge. By the way, I will also save some for my brother. My brother reads late at night recently, so I remember that supper will be delivered in time. Absolutely Don't forget." Xuanxuan hurriedly ordered when she got home, and Xiao Taohong answered without touching the floor, and turned to the kitchen to explain.

Now Xuanxuan is very good at managing the kitchen. In order to save money, Xuanxuan always wants to know the dishes on the morning market as soon as possible every morning, and then think about the dishes based on those dishes.

"Young lady is really amazing now. After all, she is Madam's daughter, but it's different." Nanny Wang was full of praise for Xuanxuan.

When Madam Shi saw that Xuanxuan still did not forget what she had told her when she went out, she was also very happy. Combined with the situation at Jia's house today, she was very satisfied with Xuanxuan and Daiyu's performance.He took Daiyu's hand and called Xuanxuan to go inside.

"Auntie, Daddy is really coming? Didn't he say it will be a year?" After only half a year, Lin Ruhai went to Beijing?

Mrs. Shi nodded, "That's what the letter said, it's only a few days left, and you will be able to see your father then. By the way, Mu Ge, I will ask the housekeeper to find someone to repair the Lin family's house later. It's no different than our Shi family, we have lived in Beijing before, but the Lin family hasn't lived in it for many years, even my mother and I didn't live in the capital when we went to the capital, it's better to fix it, and save Ru Hai's troubles when he comes back."

Note down the pastoral.When the group returned to the house, Xuanxuan sat next to Mrs. Shi and beat Mrs. Shi's legs. Daiyu also went to the other side to beat Mrs. Shi's legs. comfort.

"Godmother, are you back?" Outside the door, a child stumbled in.