The Honest Man of the Red Chamber

The next day, Jia Lian got up gently, and saw that Wang Xifeng was also getting up with him.

"What? Yesterday the old lady congratulated you with wine. I had a good time with my wife, aunts and girls. I heard from Ping'er and the others that it was the second watch. I'm sure you won't be able to wake up today. Just sleep a little longer." Jia Lian held her down while putting on his outer shirt, not letting Wang Xifeng help him fetch the ironed clothes hanging on the screen.

Wang Xifeng was full of energy, she looked at Jia Lian lingeringly, "I'm not sleepy, I'll take you to school, I went to see my elder sister and brother, I had a lot of wine yesterday, and I didn't take care of them much."

Jia Lian nodded, and let her tie her belt and wear the jade horn pendant. Suddenly, something came to her mind, "Didn't Brother Zhu give me a set of pendants for the twelve zodiac signs this year? He chose them himself. I haven’t even worn any of the paintings. If Brother Cong hadn’t reminded me, I’d have completely forgotten about them. Now that you’re free, find out and I’ll wear them.” Jia Lian touched her face, “ I went to school."

"It must have been received in the warehouse together with the gift from outside. Go, Mr. Zhen originally wanted to resign, but he has a son-in-law, so he stayed. He is also a relative of our family. Last time I went to his house There is a leak in the blue tile, and he secretly patched it up without saying a word, which makes us feel embarrassed, it’s because he doesn’t want to trouble you, so you should pay more attention to it.”

"Well, I took note."

"Also, you always say that the bookcases in the school are too short, and the books are afraid of getting damp. When I went back to my wife and the old lady, I wanted to rebuild some bookcases, and there were more and more books. They said that they were afraid that the library would be expanded, the foundation should be rebuilt, and floor heating should be installed, so that the books you warm will not be afraid of the tide." Wang Xifeng continued, "Master, you went to the school and asked carefully about the old man and the old man. Ladies and gentlemen, draw the size chart and calculate the date, so that I can arrange for the craftsmen to go."

"It's a big deal. It's hard for you to think of me again. Thanks for your hard work." Jia Lian touched her hand, fearing that it would be too late, she led Xing'er and Wang'er out of the courtyard.

Walking to Rongqing Hall, Jia Lian casually asked the girls who were watering the flowers, "Is the old lady up yet?"

Pearl was feeding water to the birds hanging on the porch, and when she saw him coming, she hurriedly saluted, "Going back to the second master, the old lady and Miss Lin are still asleep."

"That's all. If the old lady asks, just say that I took Cong'er to school."

"Yes, Second Lord."

Just after leading the horse from the stable, I saw Baoyu, Meiyu and Yuanyuan getting into the carriage.

"You don't ride horses today?" Jia Lian said with a smile.

Seeing that it was Lian's second elder brother, Meiyu turned around and covered her mouth with a handkerchief as she wanted to yawn.

Baoyu bowed his hands to Yuanyuan and said hello, "I was very happy yesterday. The old lady specially allowed us to have a few glasses of wine. Although I got up, my limbs are still weak. The wife won't let us ride a horse."

"Oh, you little fellows, you must have taken the opportunity to drink like hell!" Jia Lian shook his head lightly, beat his horse and walked ahead, leading his brothers and sisters to the homeschool together.

In Lixiangyuan, Wang Zijiong came together and saw Aunt Zhou leading six maids waiting respectfully for her.

"Tongxi, why didn't you wake me up when Aunt Zhou came over?"

Aunt Zhou pursed her lips and smiled. She was originally a charming snow-white stunner, and she was wearing a honey-colored double-breasted slim-fitting jacket, a twelve-sided golden horse-face skirt sprinkled with flowers, and emerald beads and gold hairpins on her head. She has a generous figure.If Wang Zijiong didn't know that she was just an aunt in his sister's house, he might have misunderstood which family she was the head grandma.

"My aunt is sleeping soundly, so why would someone like me disturb you?" Aunt Zhou lowered her head slightly, "I didn't want to dress up like this, but my wife said, if I don't wear these outfits myself, it will make people look beautiful." Clothes, how can Auntie, Grandma and Miss Bao let me make clothes?"

Wang Zijiong felt that it was his sister who was so tolerant. The maids around her were all dressed up like flowers, even the aunt was the same.

"Pour some tea quickly."

"Let's ask my aunt to make a measurement first." Aunt Zhou discovered that she likes to use needles to move threads. Other little girls feel that it is painful to hold those little silver needles, but she never feels pain.In fact, she was not very happy to be chosen as an aunt, but she must listen to what the wife said. Every time the master came to her room, she felt like she was being punished. Later, the master didn't want to touch her. I feel a little sorry for my wife, but I feel very at ease.Now that she has the role of aunt, it is easier to use the needle and thread than before.Later, when my wife saw that she knew these things, she often asked her to make small things, dolls and clothes. Later, she even assigned a girl to do needlework with her. Every time she sold something she made, she would receive money. She also has a sense of accomplishment.This is what my wife used to say, everyone has something they are good at.

Wang Zijiong said, "I don't need it, Bao girl will measure it in a while."

"Then how can it work? Auntie, our wife wants to wear the same clothes as you and go out to the banquet." Aunt Zhou asked the girl to help Wang Zijiong up, picked up the measuring tape and started to measure quickly.

After a while, Baochai was invited out, and Aunt Zhou carefully measured it.

"Concubine, Miss Bao, what color and style do you like?" Aunt Zhou kept the small book with the recorded size close to her body. Only she knows this, and no one else is allowed to touch it.

Since it was disrespectful, it was my sister's wish, and since it was Baochai's lifelong event, Wang Zijiong also pulled himself together to choose carefully, only after discussing how much time would it take for two cups of tea was it appropriate.

Seeing that Aunt Zhou was about to leave, Wang Zijiong kept her, "Why don't you be polite, Aunt Zhou, just wait a little longer before leaving."

Aunt Zhou said, "My aunt's kindness is accepted, but I still have to go and measure it for Miss Lin, so I don't dare to delay."

"Tongxi, bring me the palace flowers with fresh styles from the palace." Wang Zijiong opened the box and showed Aunt Zhou a look, "These are twelve flowers piled with yarn. They should have been brought here a long time ago." For the girls, I forgot it for a while, so you can take it with you. The girls have two, and the rest will be distributed to Grandma Zhu and Girl Feng."

"Yes, my aunt."

Aunt Zhou held it with her own hands, and first came to Rongqing Hall, when Jiamu and Lin Daiyu got up and were dressing.

Mother Jia heard that it was Aunt Zhou, and remembered that Wang Guizhi had told her that she wanted to make new clothes for all the women in the family, "Call her in, just let Lin Yatou measure it first."

Lin Daiyu was a little embarrassed, "Do I have a lot of clothes?"

"Hey, what's yours is yours. My wife has a heart. She loves you so much that she wants to make new clothes for you." Mother Jia put her forehead on the mandarin duck and asked Aunt Zhou to measure her quickly. Sheng Tangzhi box, "What's in it?"

Caizhi hurriedly replied, "It's the new palace flower given to the girls and grandmothers by the concubine."

"Bring it to me and have a look." Mother Jia saw that it was indeed well done, and every detail of Blossom was completely visible, just like the real thing. "Give the pink lotus and hibiscus to Miss Lin, Meiyu is as naughty as her brother, give her the red roses and durian flowers, the second girl with winter jasmine and apricot flowers, the Erqiao in the chrysanthemum, and the green water for sister Yu Son, even though it was given to Feng girl, I think the jade hairpin and mast flower should be given to sister Qiao, and the remaining plum blossoms and begonias belong to Zhu’s daughter-in-law.” As soon as she finished distributing, the girls each took flowers and asked for them. Send it to the people in each house.

Yuanyang had no choice but to wink at Li Wan, and pointed at the old lady's head. Li Wan immediately knew the opportunity, stood up and smiled, "Old lady, I don't want it anymore. We still want such a good flower from Hunan." Sister Yun looks good in it."

"That's right, I forgot." Mother Jia asked Amber to take two of her old hairpins and give them to Li Wan, "You are a sister-in-law, so you should be more prudent. You don't have to wear flowers, so you can wear these."

Li Wan was so pleasantly surprised that he stepped forward to pick it up, "Then I took advantage of it again, and missed the old lady's good things."

Everyone laughed, and Lin Daiyu tugged on Li Wan's sleeve while taking advantage of the opportunity, "Sister-in-law, I'll share one with you."

"No need." Li Wan told Lin Daiyu quietly, "Your big brother Zhu painted this pattern. I already had it. It's not a rare thing. If you still want it, just ask and I'll send it to you."

Lin Daiyu nodded, "I don't like these very much. If my sister-in-law wants to give it to me, I drank Youdao herbal tea at the third sister's place last time. I really like that taste. Please give me some, sister-in-law." She asked again Baoyu Meiyu and the others said, "Why didn't they come over?"

"I've all gone to school." Li Wan replied, and Wang Xifeng followed her, nodding her head firmly.

Seeing that the sister-in-laws were busy with business, Lin Daiyu gave up her seat to let them talk, and went to the green gauze cabinet. Seeing that Shi Xiangyun was still soundly asleep, she came out again.

Pearl saw that Miss Lin wanted to relieve boredom, so she said to Qingwen, "The old ladies and grandmas have something to do, Miss Lin can't stay here, you can take Miss Lin to the study in Mengpo Zhai to read. "

Qingwen clapped her hands and said, "That's a good idea. My girl likes to write and write. She always holds books at home, so I'll take her there."

"Go ahead, I'll tell the old lady later, and I'll send the little girl to bring you tea, fruit and snacks."

"Then don't have a strong taste, the girl likes a light taste, like, like the tea that Silla paid tribute to."

"understood!"

Qingwen and Xueyan accompanied Lin Daiyu to Mengpo Zhai. The boy guarding the gate didn't see him for a while, playing with a big gray Persian cat, but when he turned around, he knelt down and confessed his mistake.

"Get up quickly, our girls don't have such a temper." Qingwen pulled the boy up and stood up.

Lin Daiyu saw that there was a wall inside, which was all based on the history books of the dynasty's calendar, and she was a little timid, "Is this used by uncles?"

The little boy hurriedly said, "Miss, this was originally the second master's inner study, but even though the second master moved to live there later, the books have not been touched, even brothers and sisters can read here to relieve boredom and do homework. Fearing that Lin Daiyu would not believe it, he took a stack of poems from the case, "Miss Lin, please read, these are all written by the third master. Feel free to read them, it's okay." Actually, the books here can still be borrowed, and they These slaves can read them, but they must not be defiled, torn up, and spread indiscriminately.

Xia Xiaoyun and Yun Wei are in charge of laying out the show, and the toad in the alley is even more untrue.

The pillow is lightly cold and the rain outside the window, the spring in front of my eyes is like a dreamer...

Lin Daiyu stared at the poem when she saw it. Qingwen moved a stool over, and she sat down slowly and read it carefully.Unexpectedly, my cousin, who always looks kind, actually has such a gentle and romantic talent.

Baochai leaned on Wang Zijiong's lap, "Mom, why did Auntie suddenly send someone to measure and make clothes for us?"

Wang Zijiong stroked her temples lovingly, "My son, dress up well, your aunt and I will choose a good house for you, so as not to waste your whole life!"

"Mom!" Although she guessed this might be the case, Baochai was still a little embarrassed to say this, but she always had her own ideas, "That's..."

"Don't panic, you still have to turn the year, just go to the palace just like your two cousins." Wang Zijiong looked at his daughter's plump skin, red lips without spots, and green eyebrows without draw, "You are so bold. Just go." I don't know if Miss Lin will go or not?If you go, you will have a companion.

Concubine Zhuang's eyes were still red, and King Cheng's heart ached when she saw it, so she just knelt down in front of her, "It's because the son is incompetent, he can't be filial to the concubine mother, and it hurts the concubine mother..."

"Go, quickly help Chengjun King up." She took a deep breath, "If you still bleed some monkey urine in front of me, it will really make me uncomfortable."

King Cheng hurriedly wiped his face and was sitting in front of Concubine Zhuang.

"Yesterday I already convinced your royal father. As long as you keep yourself safe and serve the king faithfully, he will let the prince arrange errands for you. I also begged your royal father..."

"I don't..." King Chengjun seemed to be pricked by a needle and was about to sit up, but was stared at by Concubine Zhuang so he had to sit down again. He squeezed the hem of his clothes tightly, "Concubine Mu, I don't want to ask him."

"You don't need to beg him, but I have already knelt down, do you want my grievances and painstaking efforts to be in vain?" Of course Concubine Zhuang knew that her son was not reconciled, but who told him that he was not born from the queen's belly, No matter how capable he is, the emperor will only suppress him when he sees it. The more he wants and behaves, the more he will be thrown far away.

"Mother..." King Chengjun watched the tears streaming down Concubine Zhuang's cheeks, and could only silently swallow his hopeless spirit, "I know."

Seeing that he finally put on an obedient look, Concubine Zhuang sighed, "Don't be reconciled, he won't say anything about his wife, he still has his eldest son, and he's much smarter than you! As a man, If you lose, you lose, it's not worth anything, you always lie to yourself, that's why people look down on you." She sat next to her son, "You are good, only a mother like me can rely on you."

"My son knows." King Cheng took a water-soaked handkerchief and lightly pressed it beside Concubine Zhuang's eyes, "What did you ask Father for?"

Concubine Zhuang felt relieved and let him go, "I beg your father to help you choose a good wife."

"..." King Chengjun couldn't help being taken aback. At the beginning, he was ambitious and passionate, and he wanted to marry a wife who could overwhelm all his brothers. He tried all the tricks, but his father directly pointed Yu Xiuxue to the champion of the new department, and also alienated Yu Rugang. Ancestral order.He sneered, "What kind of wife will my father choose for me?"

"I begged him like that for a while, I think he will agree." Concubine Zhuang said.

King Cheng looked up at Concubine Zhuang, "Then, Concubine Mu, do you have a suitable candidate?"

"Yes, what I want to help you choose is, after Ziwei Sheren Xue's family, the daughter of the imperial merchant Xue's family." Seeing that he frowned when he heard about the imperial merchant, obviously looking down on merchants and merchants, Concubine Zhuang felt lightly. Shaking his head, his spirit was still too high, "The Lin family of Gusu eunuch is now the daughter of Lin Hai, the Tanhualang of the doctor of Lanruo Temple."

King Chengjun thought about it, and opened his mouth, "Aren't these two both..."

"Yes, they are all related to the Jia family." Concubine Zhuang looked at King Cheng, "Jia Zheng is not only a capable minister, but also in the emperor's heart, and his eldest daughter married Yuankang..."

"Then why should I marry! I'm an elder brother! Do you still want to marry a woman who is not as good as the eldest lady of the Jia family as a concubine?" No matter how willing King Chengjun was, he lost everything to the two brothers, even his own. Do women also lose to them?

Concubine Zhuang almost wanted to wave her hand and hit him, "What are you shouting about! So what if you are an older brother? So what if you are in the royal family? Don't forget, I am a concubine, not a royal palace! Why do you compare with them? They will be better than you when they come down, because their mother is more noble than your mother! Do you understand!" She glared at King Chengjun fiercely, "If you still can't figure it out, I have the right not to be your son in the future, Who made it so easy for me to raise him, he actually looks down on his mother."

King Chengjun immediately knelt down and kowtowed to beg for mercy, "Mother Concubine, Mother Concubine, I was wrong! I listened to you, my son knew he was wrong! Don't say such harsh words!"

"I've heard that the girl from the Lin family was born to the daughter of the old lady of the Jia family. The Lin family is weak and often walks around the Jia family. So is Miss Xue. Although her father passed away, she also has an older brother to support the family. Her aunt is Jia. Zheng's wife, Mrs. Wang, I don't need to say more about her abilities." Concubine Zhuang didn't want to fight the queen, she just wanted to surrender, she wanted to be subdued, nothing could compare to keeping her son alive.Ying'er didn't want to bow his head, so she forced him to do so.

King Cheng was very frustrated, "You can choose when the time comes."

"I heard that the girl from the Lin family is in poor health, and the girl from the Xue family has no parents after all. When they come to the palace, I'll take a closer look." Concubine Zhuang touched his head, and the one she wanted to marry was not a regular job. The hall official's daughter, if she wanted to come to the emperor, she knew that she wanted to marry the Jia family on purpose, but she also expressed her position.

She must be stable, nothing is more important than life, as long as there is life, there will be another chance.

She closed her eyes, Doctor Zhang, who was treating the emperor, had known her family for a long time.

Wang Guizhi saw that Mo Tian was dressed in black clothes and was being pulled into the door by Meiyu, so he hurriedly stepped forward to hold him and walked inside, "Don't stick to these rituals, I'm not afraid of them, and besides, your grandma is so kind to us, it's her I’m here, and I’m only happy.”

Baoyu giggled, "Mom, you're talking nonsense again. You want to let father know, but you also want to say that you have nothing to say."

Mo Tian was still a little awkward, "Am I in Xiaozhong..."

"Come on, your grandma is happy and mourning, and she has done a great job. If you want to die, no one will persuade you, but you can't treat us as outsiders." Meiyu listened to her mother and nodded repeatedly, "Mom, Mo Tian doesn't even eat well , when I was learning how to stride, I couldn't even stand on my feet."

"You're talking nonsense, how can I be like this?" Mo Tian distinguished, "I obviously just stepped on a small stone when I was closing my momentum."

"Then you were not like this before!" Meiyu couldn't believe it, "You've lost weight."

Mo Tian blushed, "I am growing taller."

Looking at these children, Wang Guizhi smiled and let them bicker, "Put out the milk and snacks, and let them do their homework after eating."

Caixia also smiled, "Understood my wife, I have already prepared."

Yuanyuan hurriedly begged, "Sister Caixia, I want to eat cream puffs."

Caixia looked at Wang Guizhi, saw his wife nodded slightly, and responded, "Okay, fourth master."

The fourth master called Wang Guizhi a little confused, looking at Yuanyuan who was wearing a red crown with a treasure tassel like a jade boy at this time, well, it's not bad that the third master Huan has become the fourth master Yuan.

After Baoyu finished his homework, he remembered his miscellaneous poems and scattered poems, so he asked Mingyan to fetch them, "There are dozens of them, and I'm free today, so I copied them in the book so as not to lose them."

"Yes."

But after a while, Mingyan came back empty-handed, "Third Master, the little boy guarding Mengpo Zhai said, Miss Lin took it to see."

"...Understood." Baoyu's heart moved, and he wanted to see his cousin a little bit. I wondered what she would say after reading his poems.

The author has something to say:

It's early today, if you can code it out at night, you can add a new one, but the weight of this chapter is also very sufficient, it can be regarded as a make-up for leave.

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