One of the Red Buildings: Three Thousand Miles

Because of the scandal of the Feng family's daughter, the emperor severely punished the old general. Although there were people who pleaded for mercy, the emperor's words were firm and could not be taken back, so the matter was settled like this.But in the end, to a certain extent, it hurt some people's hearts.For this reason, the Empress Dowager, the Holy Mother of the Harem, issued a special decree, emphasizing on the care of the descendants of the ministers who died for the country, especially those with girls, and arranged a day to take them into the palace one by one, and the Empress Dowager personally summoned them.

For a while, the orphans who were not valued by others suddenly became the most eye-catching existence in the capital, but there were not many orphans in Beijing, and even fewer girls. There were only more than 20 people.But these 20 people have already robbed many draftees of the limelight.There is no other reason, but the queen mother said that these girls are virtuous and virtuous, and all of them are good. She also said that the court must give these girls some treatment. The girl's name is included in the list of draft girls after the clan's mansion, and when she reaches the appropriate age, she is ready for the draft.The imperial court will guide them to a good life.

Now, the unwelcome widows in the past have become upstarts, and the orphans who were not sure about life have completely changed, and they have become the best treated in their families. The living conditions are not improved, it is simply earth-shaking .

When Xuanxuan heard about this, the first thing she thought of was that Shi Xiangyun seemed to be the only orphan around her, but if she counted according to the book Dream of the Red Chamber, Daiyu might also be an orphan at this time.

If Daiyu was among the people entering the palace, would she be favored by the Empress Dowager?If it is true, will Lin Daiyu's later life be less miserable...

"Girl, what's wrong with you?" Xu'er tilted her head and looked at Xuanxuan worriedly.

Xuanxuan suddenly woke up, thinking about what she thought just now, she didn't think it was funny, history has changed, so it's nothing if, no matter how favored by the queen mother, how can it be better than having her biological father to take care of her?

"Where's your little sister, Little Taohong? I haven't seen her these two days." Since Xuanxuan came to accompany her most, Xiao Taohong came at the age of three, and now Xuanxuan is almost eight years old. For five years, she has been with her day and night. Although Xiao Taohong is going to get married, Xuanxuan has already begged Mrs. Shi, hoping that Xiao Taohong can continue to stay in her room after she gets married. It is the heart of the master and servant to continue to be together.

Xu'er hesitated to speak, a six-year-old child, younger than Xuanxuan, who can't hide his thoughts, wrote all over his face that I have something to say, miss, please ask me.

Xuanxuan asked, Xu'er looked around and saw no one around, so she ran to Xuanxuan's ear cautiously, and whispered, "Miss, I have discussed this matter with Sister Qing'er many times, but I don't know what to do. I shouldn't have told you." Sister Qing'er is Xuanxuan's other big girl now, Brother Qing, she is steady and honest, not as smart as Xiao Taohong.I heard that there was a famine in my hometown, and the whole family escaped, but they couldn't make a living. In the end, they had no choice but to sell their daughter.After going around a few times, the girl looks mediocre, unpleasant, and dull. The rich and noble people in the capital are not willing to buy it, so it feels a bit like throwing at their hands. Ren Yazi used to treat her very badly, but it was only after arriving at the Shi family that the whole person became cheerful. , but people are still dull.

Xuanxuan was puzzled, "What are we discussing, should we tell me anything?"

"It's Sister Taohong's business. The lady doesn't know, Madam scolded Sister Taohong severely, and let Sister Taohong stay at home to get married, except for coming to Miss in the morning and evening, the rest of the time is not used to serve. She also said, He said that after Sister Taohong got married, she wouldn't have to come in." Xu'er's eyes were red, and she looked like she wanted to cry but didn't dare to cry.

Xuanxuan was very puzzled, "Why?" She said that she couldn't find Xiao Taohong recently.She thought that Xiao Taohong was shy and didn't want to walk around in front of people, but it turned out that she was reprimanded by Mrs. Shi.Just, why?Xiao Taohong has been with the Shi family for many years, and she has been following Xuanxuan all the time, so she shouldn't have made mistakes.

Xu'er shook his head, "I don't know, I just know that Sister Taohong treats me very well." The little girl is right, because Xiao Taohong is about to get married, so she pays special attention to Xu Erqing's brother, for fear of In the future, I will not be able to accompany Xuanxuan day and night, and Xuanxuan will feel uncomfortable being taken care of.

"Come on, do you know where Xiao Taohong is now? Let's go and have a look." Xuanxuan put down her work, she was embroidering a picture of summer peonies.

Xu'er nodded, wiped the corners of her eyes, and led Xuanxuan outside.

The Shi family's yard is not small, but because of the large number of Shi's family members, there are not enough places to go in and out of the compound, and it even occupies a yard of the Lin's family.The servants of the Shi family lived with the servants of the Lin family, and Xiao Taohong's family lived in one of the low houses near the Shi family.

It was morning, the servants were not in the house, Xuanxuan met no one along the way, and arrived outside Xiao Taohong's house smoothly.Xu'er knocked on the door, and Xiao Taohong's voice came from inside, "Who is it?"

"Sister Taohong, it's me, Xu'er, and Miss."

After hearing a noise from inside, Xiao Taohong wrapped a piece of clothes and came out in a hurry. Seeing only Xuanxuan and Xu'er, she asked them to come in and sit down, and said to Xu'er somewhat reproachfully, "Why did you bring the girl here?" Here. This is where the girl should come? No need to dirty the girl's feet."

Xuanxuan ignored her, but asked Xiao Taohong with wide eyes, why she stopped serving her, and what Madam said.

Xiao Taohong already guessed Xuanxuan's words, smiled lightly, took out a clean cloth from the cabinet, threw it on the bed, let Xuanxuan sit down, and said, "Girl, Xiao Taohong knows you have a good heart, and grew up with Xiao Taohong again." Big. Nostalgic, but you should also remember that you are a young lady, and you have learned so many rules for nothing. If Nanny Chang knows that you have come to the servant's room without seriousness, she will be fine when she turns around Let me tell you."

Xuanxuan carefully observed Xiao Taohong's face, and saw that she looked as usual, not particularly sad or happy, on the contrary, she took good care of Xuanxuan as always.

Xiao Taohong didn't wait for Xuanxuan to ask anything, she quickly backed down and asked Xuanxuan to go back quickly, saying that someone will come back later, and it would be bad if she didn't leave and be seen.Xuanxuan had no choice but to leave.

On the way back, Xuanxuan thought for a while, and sent Xu'er to go back first, while she went to Muge to ask about the situation.Let's see what mistake Xiao Taohong made, and wonder if there is any way to make up for it.

After listening to the pastoral song, she smiled wryly and shook her head, "Second Miss, you really answered Madam's words, you still think about it, but to tell you the truth, Xiao Taohong was not wronged, she made a mistake on her own, She is willing to punish her."

Xuanxuan didn't understand even more, "Why?"

Mu Ge pulled Xuanxuan to sit down, and explained carefully, "Xiao Taohong has been with Miss for many years, and she has worked hard without credit. It's not really a big mistake. How can Madam not accept Miss's wishes? It's just that Xiao Taohong said in private a while ago. There are so many things she shouldn't have said, the girl who hurt her is like Miss Lin, how many people do you think Madam can spare? Xiao Taohong is considered good, and Madam is also kind, because she has served the girl with all her heart for many years, so it is only a small punishment. She didn't blame her too much. She still reprimanded her severely, but it was just to let her know her mistake, and when she left with the girl in the future, she must not be dragged down by this again."

"Follow me? Where are you going with me?" Xuanxuan was puzzled.

Mu Ge laughed, "Young lady is confused, what else can I have?"

Xuanxuan instantly understood, her little face flushed, Mu Ge said that when she got married, Xiao Taohong would go with her as a daughter-in-law.It's just that if it's so far away, Mrs. Shi will prepare for it at this time.

Xuanxuan didn't know that in this day and age, as long as the daughter's dowry is a little capable, it is basically prepared from the moment the girl is born.Everything from the jewelry and materials in the dowry box to the dowry furniture, and even the maids and servants who are taken away with them must be prepared as early as possible so that the marriage will not be rushed.

"Miss is fine, why don't you mention Brother Xiaqing more. Although she is a crying girl and a bit stupid, she has a real heart and is sincere to the girl. You should use her more. Xiao Taohong got married a few years ago, you should be happy It is."

"Married years ago? Huzi's family really married a daughter-in-law to celebrate the New Year."

"That's right, I heard that Huzi is a caring person and treats Xiao Taohong well, so don't worry, girl."

"Hehe, I have nothing to worry about. By the way, Muge, I can't figure out the embroidery method you called me yesterday. Please help me to see it again."

"Ok."

In the other room, Mrs. Shi nodded after listening to Wang Momo's reply, and the matter was left behind.

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The weather is getting colder, the autumn wind blows the fallen leaves, and the chrysanthemums have withered. Winter in the capital always comes very early, but this year, no matter how cold the temperature is, it can't reduce the high atmosphere in the capital.It is at such a time that the general election begins.

Because of haste, girls from remote areas were not summoned to Beijing, but the flow of cars and horses in the capital still could not be reduced. Cloth, jewelry and rouge shops were very popular every day. It was not until the first day of winter, when the general election began, that the streets suddenly disappeared. busy.

Lin Ruhai came back early that day, and it was really rare to get home before dark.Lin Daiyu ran to Lin's house to contact Lin Ruhai and her father-daughter relationship, while Xuanxuan followed Mrs. Shi Dexie and Zhao Jinmao in the small warm room next to Mrs. Shi's main house, bored.

The warm pavilion is opaque, and the lighting is not good. Mrs. Shi does not let Xuanxuan do needlework here, for fear of ruining her eyes.Nanny Chang was picked up by Wan's family again, and she would be brought back in spring. Xuanxuan, who had nothing to do, had to play jokes with Dexie every day.Either take Dexie's book to test Dexie, or practice calligraphy with Dexie.

"Ma'am, Ma'am, the Jia family sent someone to give gifts, and the Shi family also came with them."