The Honest Man of the Red Chamber

Because someone sent some rare and rare fruits, which are rare in the dead of winter, Jia Jing asked Jia Zhen and Youshi to take the little granddaughter to the west mansion to send some to the old lady, "I still want Brother Rong to follow Brother Lian seriously. Good at studying, guessing lantern riddles and writing poems during the Lantern Festival. Dear dear, you also have to find out for Brother Rong, pay attention early in the end, lest I..."

Without waiting for her father to finish speaking, Jia Zhen hurriedly said, "Father has something to tell, so why bother talking about that." Although even the coffin boards have been prepared early, and they are painted every year.And because of the cold winter months, my father was getting old after all, and this year it was extremely cold, so he caught wind and cold, and just now he had such words to prepare for the funeral.

But Jia Jing said, "Everyone is mortal, so there is no need to force it. I don't worry about anything else, I'm just afraid that you won't be controlled by anyone."

"Master, look at what you said, you have a strong body, don't talk about watching Brother Rong get married, and watch your great-grandson get married!" Youshi hurriedly hugged the young lady in the red cloak to the ground. Jia Jing stepped forward, "Look at the little granddaughter who wants to be hugged by grandpa."

Sure enough, the sweet and tender little granddaughter was hugged in his arms, and Jia Jinglian's expression softened a lot, "Why don't you go over there, it's very cold today, and she will stay with me for a while."

"Yes." You Shi and Jia Zhen backed out, and gave him a wink, "I always persuade you not to listen, look how worried the master is."

But Jia Zhen said, "It's enough for our family to live in harmony, why bother to fight for the limelight. Don't I have the title of first-class general? You also have a command, so you can get it! If you don't talk about it, just say it The second uncle of the Xifu, tell me how he is doing as a second-rank official? Outsiders look good, but how is it actually? You all just think that I went to Shanxi to have fun, of course you can’t say that uncle didn’t take care of me I didn't enjoy anything, but I have worked hard for a whole month. As soon as the morning dawns and the time comes, I have to see the candidates. I am afraid that there will be some problems in the selection. I have to help them prepare the program and keep it secret so that no outsiders can know. It won't be exciting at that time... I just care about this thing and feel that there are so many clues, but the second uncle is in charge of the whole Shanxi, and he doesn't dare to make a mistake. He has to be careful when talking to his wife... Others Officials are all there to dig money, and we are an official, and we still have to put money in..." Although there is no shortage of rituals in the four seasons, and the money that uncle Jia She wanted to send over was also returned, the public also refused. He didn't add much money, but it can be said that his reputation has improved a lot, but it also restrained him in disguise. Fortunately, he has seen many beauties competing for beauty, which is still within Jia Zhen's acceptance range.

Hearing what he was saying, Youshi was not good at persuading him, besides, every time he went to Shanxi, he was happy and happy, and he gave her another 1 taels of private money. Thinking that no matter what happens in the future, she can also buy a good dowry for her eldest sister.

When you come to the West Mansion, greet the old lady first.

Jia's mother laughed and said, "Come and see Brother Rong. He and Brother Lian have been reading books. Mr. Zhen is still Zhu'er's friend who forgets years. Your uncles have praised you for your knowledge and knowledge. You are here with me. Sit for a while, and Brother Rong will finish class in half an hour."

It turned out that Zhen Shiyin wanted to follow the caravan to Shanxi to look for Jia Zheng, and when he came to the capital, he should pay a visit to Jiamen. Mrs. Jia heard from Jia Amnesty that Jia Zheng's term of office was more than half, and when the time came, she would rush over there. She didn't know what would happen after the term. How to arrange it at that time, let alone Zhen Shiyin's knowledge, since he plans to become a teacher and teacher, why not stay at home, it is rare to have such a calm and insightful person, let alone an old friend of Jinling.

Mother Jia heard that she was reasonable, so she left Zhen Shiyin's family behind.As soon as she spoke, Zhen Shiyin stayed in the capital with his wife and belt because her seniority was high and her hospitality was hard to turn down.

Over the past few days, seeing her son getting better and better after being taught, Mrs. Li helped Zhen Shiyin buy a small house in the capital after she came back to understand Jia's amnesty for Jia's mother. .

Jia Zhen and Youshi naturally knew that Youshi took the things from the servants and walked towards the old lady, and said with a smile, "Look at what you said, old lady, Brother Rong is in front of you, so we don't have anything to worry about." Yes, someone from our master sent some fresh fruits, which are rare at this time of year, so I will bring them for you to taste."

"That's good." Mother Jia nodded, and asked the maid to take the box from You Shi, "When the children come over, let's eat together."

Jia Zhen then talked with Jia's mother. After a while, looking at them, Jia's mother couldn't help but think of Jia Zheng. But after going through a few times of danger, I hope that this time I sent King Yi to go there, and it will be smooth.

"I haven't been able to celebrate our eldest girl's birthday for two years. So is Baoyu Meiyu, and Yuanyuan, I don't know how old she has grown..." Thinking of my son, I also thought of my grandchildren, alas, the emperor Grace is great, and the emperor's order is above, and I only hope that my son and his family will be safe.

Seeing that Jiamu's face became serious, Jia Zhen winked at Youshi, and she quickly picked up a thing beside Jiamu, "What is this? I don't seem to have seen it before, so I still have to ask." Old lady, I need to ask you some advice." For Madam Wang of the West Mansion, Youshi is very grateful in his heart, she was able to gain a firm foothold in Ningguo Mansion so quickly, without her help and refusal, it would not be possible. At that time, Master But he didn't trust her so much, he wholeheartedly wanted to ask Mrs. Wang to help with the housekeeping.

"Oh, this is something your second aunt sent. She said it can be used to massage the skin, reduce wrinkles and so on. I'm old enough to use it in my spare time." Mother Jia shifted her attention, "This thing is still good. It needs to be combined with some white jade ruyi pearl ointment, and it will only be used that night..."

But when Youshi heard such benefits, he couldn't help being moved, "It seems that my aunt gave me a box last time, but I didn't pay much attention to it. How are you using it, old lady?"

"It's okay for me to use. She must have given away several items. You see that everything looks good, right? Hahaha, she is also a cunning ghost. She indulged in you juniors." Jia Mu Waving to Yuanyang, "You bring everything and tell Grandma Zhen how to use those creams and powders."

"Yes."

Youshi couldn't help but look at the little girl who was only eleven or twelve years old, she was handsome and beautiful, and in a blink of an eye she was attracted by Yuanyang pointing at things and explaining them in detail.

Jia Zhen took advantage of this time and asked Jia's mother to help Jia Rong pay attention to married women.

"Isn't it a little early..." Jia's mother still wanted to wait for Jia Zheng's news before making arrangements for the children in the family. Originally, Jia Lian didn't plan to get engaged so early, it was just a coincidence.

Jia Zhen felt that Jia's mother's concerns were not unreasonable, but her father's wish was not unreasonable. "It's not that I want to marry immediately, but a daughter of a good family must pay attention early."

Seeing that he seemed to be a bit persistent, the daughter-in-law next to Jia Mu whispered something in her ear, and then Jia Mu remembered that Jia Jing seemed to have been ill, so she nodded and said, "I will let your aunt pay attention, anyway. Don't be in a hurry."

"That's natural."

After a while, except for Jia Lian, all the children were out of school, and the Rongqing hall suddenly became lively.

Qin Bao took out a wooden sign with a number and handed it to the horse custodians, watched them bring out their horses, and was about to pay the custodial fee, when he saw the master coming over again, "No more horses, we will That car goes by."

"Ah?" Qin Bao had no choice but to tell the man that he had to keep it for a while, apologized and caught up with the master again.

"Master, didn't you say you were going to the academy to find Qigong and the others?"

Besides, after playing like this for nearly half a month, why doesn't the master want to meet up with his own soldiers? They don't dare to walk too slowly or too fast, and they still have to worry about the master's safety in case of any danger , A few letters a day desperately urging him.

Yuan Kang said casually, "Yeah, so we'll go there in that bullock cart." He smiled, "One person only needs two dollars."

...Qin Bao also convinced him that he had a good horse and didn't ride it, so he wanted to squeeze the bullock cart with others. Yes, two dollars per person was cheaper, but they rode horses faster and didn't cost much. money!As a slave, he could only follow his master. Qin Bao took out his purse from his cuff and found out the copper coin that Qi Gong had exchanged for him. Then he saw that his master was chatting with an aunt again. She's smiling as sweetly as she is trying to please the empress. Look, that aunt will definitely explain everything she knows about her [-]th generation ancestors.

Sure enough, he had just paid the driver, climbed up to sit next to the master, and heard the aunt talking.

"...Nothing special, just thinking that there are only these two jujube trees at home, and it happens that they bear fruit early this year, and they are big and sweet. My family and I picked up this basket and plan to entrust the people of the college For Mrs. Jia. For a good person like her, apart from silently praying for her, such a little thing is a little bit of our family’s heart.” After all, she can go to school for free, and the clothes and food are all handled by the wife, which saves the family a lot , There will be a future again in the future!She also touched other things on the car, "Although only my children in the village can go to Shanxi College, everyone in the village is happy for our family. There are some sweet beans and some dried vegetables here. If you can choose Of course it’s good to send it up, if not, send it to the kitchen of the college, and you can barely add a dish... Also, this thing is..."

Qin Bao saw that his master didn't feel that Shanxi's slang accent was difficult to distinguish at all. He listened carefully and nodded from time to time, which attracted other people in the same car to join in the conversation. It took him a long time to understand that it was Mrs. Jia today. His birthday, he counted, it was the first day of March, which is a good day.On the first day of March, during the reign of Da Ting, he entered the silkworm room, worshiped Emperor Xuanyuan, and prayed for the success of the silkworm.In Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other Qilu areas, snail ancestors will also be worshiped.

Just thinking about this, I heard the aunt whisper again, "Mrs. Jia has done good deeds, so her children are all born well. Her eldest sister was born on the first lunar month! I heard that she is as beautiful as a fairy daughter." , very beautiful!"

Qin Bao couldn't help but widen his eyes. The first day of the first lunar month was such a wonderful day. When he saw his master heard this, he blinked twice quickly. This was something he had only observed after taking care of his master for so long. , Only when he is a little excited, will he blink continuously.

But to investigate Jia Zheng, you don't even need to check his wife's daughter's birthday, isn't that a little too much... After all, during this period of time in Taiyuan, he wandered around with his master, no matter whether it was food, accommodation, or entertainment. Comfortable, it is obvious that the officials are clear and bright, the common people have less sorrow on their faces, and some living expenses are not high. In some places before, there were no bridge tolls and tolls. No, tolls are really there. , but they only charge tolls for horses, carriages, and caravans, but they did widen and level the roads.It's a reasonable amount of money...

Qin Bao thought wildly in his heart, and he tried his best to listen all the way.

"It's here! Everyone, please come down." The groom jumped out of the car and bowed to the magnificent imperial pen name plaque.

There was an old lady who had just come here for the first time and was about to kneel when she saw the plaque, but was stopped by the crowd, "It's not good to kneel here, you just do a blessing."

Yuan Kang nodded inwardly. Even if Father knew, he would not just let the common people kneel down just for this plaque. The sense of satisfaction made him feel for the first time, the word "people's heart".

Wang Guizhi watched his sons and daughters salute and congratulate him on his birthday, feeling very satisfied and proud, "Okay, okay, get up quickly."

Yuan Chun held out a pair of shoes he made, "Mom, do you like it or not?"

"I like it. My niece made it. It must be the best shoe in the world." Wang Guizhi was so excited that he put on Yuan Chun's bat embroidered shoes made of water red, silver red, and bright red. Xiang Yuanchun's hand said, "You must have put a lot of effort into these shoes, just embroider me a handkerchief or something in the future."

Li Wan was about to give birth, she supported her stomach and praised, "This needlework is really bright."

Before Jia Zhu could deliver their presents, Yuanyuan climbed onto the couch first, put her arms around Wang Guizhi's face, and kissed her face twice, "Mother, I have nothing for you, so Yuanyuan gave herself away." To mother..."

Meiyu was in a hurry, so she also jumped on the couch and hugged Wang Guizhi's neck and said, "Mother, I wrote you a birthday letter." She pouted at Yuanyuan, "You belong to my mother, sir, didn't you say so, Your skin and hair is from your parents."

Baoyu was no exception, hugging her mother's legs and said arrogantly, "I drew a picture for my mother."

Jia Zheng stepped in and saw this scene and couldn't help laughing, "You guys are having a lot of fun." He looked at his eldest son Jia Zhu, with some envy in his eyes, and said, "Okay, I'll come back some time, let's have dinner together first, for Your mother's birthday."

"it is good."

"What about father's gift?"

"Yes, what did my brother and sister-in-law give me?"

……

After the excitement was over, the children also retreated. Jia Zheng looked at Wang Guizhi's happy face and swallowed the words he wanted to discuss with her. It was Wang Guizhi who saw it and asked him directly, "What's wrong?"

"Today is your birthday..."

"Then what's the matter? If our family will be like this in the future, every day will be like a birthday. Tell me quickly, what is there to embarrass?" For the right person, every day is a happy day. If you accidentally marry the wrong one, the tears you shed after marriage will be the water in your mind at the beginning.I heard from Zhenbaofang that the young master was surnamed Yuan and he was the youngest son of the family. He heard that Shanxi College was famous, and he came here to travel because of the name.I also ate twice in the Bowei Building, each time I ordered different meals, and I was accompanied by two people, one should be a book boy, and the other has some martial arts, it seems that the family background is good.To be able to get along with Qi Gong and Mo Huai, two sons of ordinary people, at least this person is very good at dealing with people.

In order not to let Yuanchun cry later, Wang Guizhi was very concerned about the choice of son-in-law.

Jia Zheng hesitated and said, "According to the previous schedule, the guard of honor of King Yijun should have arrived in Taiyuan long ago, but there is no news yet." Could it be that there was a change along the way?Or did you meet some bandit?It has been two months since I received a letter from my brother-in-law!

"Then master, let's send someone to inquire quickly. What if something really happens?" Wang Guizhi had advised Jia Zheng not to act like he had received the news long ago, but it's because the other boot didn't fall off for a long time. Worrying.

Jia Zheng immediately ordered the running script order to be distributed everywhere, and asked them to investigate and visit as soon as possible.

After a while, someone came again. When the little official saw it, he hurriedly led it to the flower hall and asked people to pass it on quickly.

When Jia Zheng heard that the dean of Shanxi College was coming, he rushed out to greet him, "Mr. Yin Shan, why are you here?"

Yin Zheng is 87 years old this year, and he can be regarded as one of the famous masters in Shanxi. When Jia Zheng personally invited him to be the director of Shanxi Academy, he declined twice because of his old age. Only then did I agree.

"Hahaha, we all know it's your lady's birthday today, so I came here specially to congratulate you."

When Jia Zheng came to Shanxi, he never held birthday banquets or accepted gifts. It is his merit that Shanxi College can be built, and now all the food and clothing of the college are provided by Mrs. Jia. Yi wins, how can we not come here to congratulate on behalf of everyone?

"I can't bear it, I'm young, how can I deserve you to come and congratulate me in person!" Jia Zheng hastily said humbly.

Yin Zheng asked people to bring in all the gifts, "This is just a part of it, there are more, they are all dry food, etc., I will send people to the kitchen of the college, it is the dishes added by the madam for everyone." He twisted Zhuo Xu laughed.

"Exactly!"

In the end, Wang Guizhi was asked to come out to have a face-to-face meeting with Yin Zheng. Anyway, he was there, and according to Yin Zheng's age, he came to congratulate him on his own behalf. It would be impolite not to meet.

As soon as Mr. Yin Zheng left, Jia Zheng asked someone to leave to deal with government affairs. Wang Guizhi saw Caiyun and others registering things happily, and said with a smile, "It's not like I haven't seen things before. How can I be so happy."

Caifeng said, "Madam, how can this be the same? This is everyone's will." I used to think that being with my wife can be honorable and honorable, but today I feel that the sense of honor before is far from It's even stronger today.

Everyone laughed, and suddenly Caixia exclaimed and opened a roll of light and transparent silk like a landscape painting, "It's so beautiful! Ma'am, look quickly, this material is really, really rare!" Such beautiful silk!

Wang Guizhi carefully took it over and took a closer look, and touched it with his hands. It was as gorgeous as a work of art!

This almost reminded her of the Mawangdui products she saw when she was traveling in her previous life. I heard that the most famous one is the plain yarn single garment with a total weight of only 49 grams.

"Quickly, see if you can find who is giving the gift, I want to thank you in person!"

It’s not that I didn’t think about making another copy in the future, but the silkworm eggs were changed from four sleepers to three sleepers with drugs, so that the original silk became thinner and tougher, but I still didn’t even dare to sew the edges. Barely reached the appearance of 49 grams.

Now that she has come across these beautiful crafts and weaving skills that should be passed down, how can she not cherish them.

"It's a man named Wang Chundao."

Looking at the sky, Wang Guizhi, who was in a turbulent mood, couldn't help but said, "Prepare the car, I'm going to Shanxi College."

The author has something to say: I thought today was Friday, but it turned out not...

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