Love the Red House

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Let's say that Xiren had ulterior motives, and after coaxing Zijuan away with sweet words, he got up and dressed immediately, as Daiyu expected, and hurried out of Yihong Courtyard, quietly going to Mrs. Wang's residence.

When I got there, I saw Mrs. Wang lying on the couch, resting with her eyes closed, and the little maid Yuchuan sitting beside her, beating her legs carefully.

Knowing that Mrs. Wang was not asleep, Xiren hurriedly walked into the room, bowed his knees and saluted, and said with a smile: "Your servant has seen your wife."

Mrs. Wang opened her eyes and saw that it was Xiren. There was a smile on her face, and she said cheerfully: "So it's you. Get up quickly." Chuan, you go down first."

After hearing this, Yu Chuan quickly agreed, got up and went, and closed the door again. Here Mrs. Wang looked at the attacker and asked, "What's the matter with you?"

Xiren frowned and lowered his head, and said with a smile: "My wife is very noble, and my servant has to take care of the second master. Naturally, my servant dare not come and disturb me if there is nothing to do. However, there is something strange today, so I have to tell my wife." Then, he triumphantly recounted in detail the conversation between Zijuan and Zijuan when he came to search for precious jade just now.

Hearing the news suddenly, Mrs. Wang didn't understand it for a while, she got up suddenly, her eyebrows slanted, and there was deep anger in her voice: "How can you let that girl go to see the old lady? If the old lady softens her heart for a while, agree What should I do if Baoyu and that foxy girl got married? I see you are so confused that you actually helped that foxy girl!"

Seeing Mrs. Wang getting angry, Xiren didn't expect it. He quickly lifted up his skirt, knelt down and said, "Madam, don't be angry, and listen to the servant girl's explanation. I think my wife knows that the old lady has always hated the boudoir lady's private love. There is no family upbringing like that, this servant did this on purpose today, just to let Zijuan pass by and break the taboo of the old lady, how can I help Miss Lin?"

After hearing this explanation, Mrs. Wang couldn't help but get angry and smiled, "So that's what you planned. Your plan is really good. If this is the case, the old lady will never love that foxy son again." , in this way, Baochai's dignity and generosity will be more evident, and the matter of gold and jade will be much easier."

Speaking of this, he stood up, came to help the attacker himself, and said approvingly: "my son, thanks to your idea, it kills two birds with one stone. I only know that you are the most diligent and careful in ordinary days, and you will take Baoyu You have served well, but you never thought that besides serving people, you have such an astute mind, it's really amazing."

Hearing these words, Xi Ren felt joyful and proud in his heart, but still lowered his brows and eyes, with a cautious and well-behaved look, and said humbly: "Slaves are born dull, how can they deserve my wife's praise? However, these days , the servants often meet with Miss Bao, and every time they hear Miss Bao talk about the principles of life, they gain a lot of insight."

Seeing that Xiren's every move was in line with her own will, and she praised Xue Baochai, Mrs. Wang was more happy, she nodded and said: "If you talk about Miss Bao, she is polite and prudent. She is really first-class. I don't know how many times stronger those bewitching Xi Shi are." Then, he snorted, his face gradually covered with a layer of frost.

Knowing that there was something in Mrs. Wang's words, Xiren intended to insinuate Daiyu, nodded quickly, and echoed: "What madam said is very true, but although that man is an eyesore, madam is a rich man, so I don't want to take it." My body is angry."

After pondering for a while, he raised his head slowly, and said calmly: "Today, a servant came here, besides wanting to talk about Zijuan, I also have a few words, I want to tell my wife to know, please forgive me and allow this servant to say a word. "

Seeing her being so cautious, Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "On weekdays, you often come here and say something, why bother to say these polite words now, it seems out of place."

After hearing this, Xiren was relieved, nodded and said: "So, this servant will speak out."

Staring at Mrs. Wang, with earnest expressions in her eyebrows, she said immediately: "Recently, although my servants often persuade me, the second master still likes to run to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion. Seeing his momentum, it seems that I can't hold it back. The servants feel that , if things go on like this, it will definitely hinder the second master's innocence. Seeing that the second master is getting older and older, it is time to talk about marriage, and after what happened today, the old lady will definitely not choose Miss Lin again Madam, why don't you take this opportunity to settle the golden and jade marriage, not only to fulfill your wife's wish, but also to let the second master take care of you."

Mrs. Wang opened her lips and sighed, with emotion on her face, she frowned deeply, and said, "Why didn't I think about what you said? It's just that you don't know, there is another problem. These days, I often went to Xue's house and revealed my intentions, but my sister said that Baochai's identity is a beautiful girl, and she has to enter the palace to run for election. This is the imperial order, and no one can disobey it. She told me not to Be anxious, and wait patiently for a period of time. If Baochai loses the election after the candidate show is over, it will be a certainty at this golden moment. Alas, you also know the character of Miss Bao. She is really one in a million. I am really worried She is chosen, and when the time comes, my wish will all come true."

Hearing these words, Xiren also felt embarrassed. After thinking about it for a long time, he had an idea in his heart, so he smiled and said: "Madam, don't worry, I have an idea in my mind. Isn't there another noble concubine in the palace?" The empress? As long as the wife enters the palace, tells the empress about this matter, and begs the empress to issue an order to refer Miss Bao to the second master, won't this matter be settled? In this way, many twists and turns will be saved, and the marriage will be decided by the empress Yes, it can also add some glory to this mansion and the second master."

Hearing that Mrs. Wang was stunned for a moment, her brows gradually relaxed, she nodded and said: "Good boy, what you said is that these days, I have been worrying about whether Baochai will be elected, but I didn't expect that as long as I ask my mother, things will be fine." It was resolved immediately, there was no clock to strike, and I went to collect copper!"

After hearing this, Xiren hurriedly laughed and said, "My wife has too many things to worry about on weekdays, so I didn't think about it here. If I have free time, my wife must have the most ideas."

Hearing that she flattered herself so much, Mrs. Wang was satisfied, she smiled, and said: "Okay, since I have made up my mind, I will make some arrangements, and when I have an audience next month, I will go straight to ask your mother for help." .However, this matter has not been settled yet, so don't tell Baoyu, and don't mention it even to Miss Bao."

After pondering for a moment, anger flashed between his brows, and he continued: "I will tell you one more thing, just let Baoyu go out. If he is at home, you should be more careful, and don't let him go around the Xiaoxiang Hall."

When Xiren heard the words, he quickly agreed and flattered a few words, then he resigned from Mrs. Wang and turned around to come out.

Because the wish has been fulfilled, Xiren was very satisfied, and walked briskly back to the Yihong Courtyard, and saw Zijuan and Ping'er standing in the courtyard waiting, and behind them stood a few maidservants, holding quilts, dressing boxes, and bundles. and other items.

Seeing this scene, Xiren couldn't help being startled, fixedly looked at Zijuan, frowned deeply, and said in a voiceless voice: "What's going on?"

Because she was quietly used by the attackers, Zijuan was very annoyed in her heart. Now that she heard this, she couldn't answer, she just sneered, looked up at the sky and said nothing.

Ping'er stood there, looking at the scene, she was silent for a while, Xiren wanted to use Zijuan to plot Daiyu's affairs, she was very clear, and finally recognized Xiren's true face.

The people who have known each other for many years are so gloomy, how can she not sigh with emotion?How not to be sentimental?

After a long time, Ping'er finally came back to his senses, coughed lightly, and said with a faint smile: "At the beginning, our grandma saw that Xiaohong from Yihong Courtyard was very clever, so she asked for it, saying that she would have a good one in the future. Make up one for the second master. After so long, we haven't found one that suits our needs. Just now when our grandma went to visit Miss Lin, she happened to mention this matter. Zijuan has been neglected a lot, and feels very sorry, and thinking that many maidservants have been kicked out here a few days ago, and there is no one to take care of them, it is better to let Zijuan come to serve, in this way, Zijuan can get a good place, little girl The lack of red is also made up, it's really the best of both worlds."

She said these words casually, but the clothes were flawless, Xiren's pupils shrank, anger suddenly burst out from them, and her heart was like madness.

She has been by Baoyu's side for many years, and the relationship with Baoyu has grown deeper and deeper. The relationship between them is no longer an ordinary master-servant relationship.

However, there is never a shortage of women around Baoyu, and when he looks up, he is full of secret admirers, and Baoyu never refuses to come, and it is always a joy to tease and play with her.

Such a situation made her angry and annoyed, but also a little helpless. After all, she was just a servant girl with a low status, how could she manage these things?

However, after all, she is not a woman who just sits and waits to die. She has been cautious all these years, and finally won the favor of Mrs. Wang. The officials were all kicked out, and as for the remaining maids, not only were they far inferior to her in character, they had been trained by themselves.

I just spent a few days at leisure, but I didn't expect that a Zijuan suddenly came here, with excellent appearance and temperament. How could she accept this?

Thoughts were flying in my heart, but only for a moment, Xiren stabilized his mind, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and said slowly: "Thanks to Second Mistress Lian and Miss Lin for thinking about it, but Zijuan is Miss Lin's beloved maid. How can Miss Lin leave her? If we let Zijuan stay, Miss Lin regrets it in a few days and wants to go back. At that time, won't it be another trouble? Why don't you bother sister and take Zijuan back? Speaking of the kindness of Lian's second grandma and Miss Lin, we appreciate it."

She refused with all her strength, but Ping'er didn't change her face, and said calmly: "This is why you are worrying too much. This Zijuan was not brought by Miss Lin herself, but a maid of Jia's family. Naturally, I wanted to let her Wherever she goes, she will go, not to mention, Miss Lin is very willing to let Zijuan come to Yihong Courtyard, how can she go back on her word? Does Xiren think that Miss Lin is a person who does not succeed in doing things?"

Xiren listened, her lips moved a little, and she wanted to refute, but stopped. After all, with her status, how could she speak ill of her master in full view?

However, he was not reconciled in the end, Xiren rolled his eyes, and smiled again: "Sister Ping'er's mouth is so harsh that I don't know what to say. It's just that my wife cares about the second master. Why don't you go back first?" Ma'am, let's decide."

Ping'er slightly hooked his lips, waved his hand and said: "Of course I understand what you mean, but everyone knows about this Zijuan's conduct, so why bother your wife? Besides, this matter was decided by the second grandma. Grandma's face, you won't refuse to give it, will you?"

Glancing at Xiren, there was a faint smile on his face, and then he said: "Your identity is similar to that of Zijuan, so naturally you should be considerate of each other, and your good reputation is well known in the whole family. You will definitely take good care of Zijuan and live in harmony with her, right?"

Hearing these meaningful words, Xiren was taken aback for a moment, lowered his eyes slowly, and didn't know how to answer for a while.

Zijuan has been watching with cold eyes, and when she saw this, she sneered and said sternly: "I was ordered to come here to replace Xiaohong, but I didn't expect Miss Xiren to push back and forth like this. It seems that there is no master in this Yihong courtyard, only you A maid is like the master of the house."

Hearing the sarcasm in Zijuan's words, Xiren blushed, lowered his head for a long time, Fang muttered: "I said a few more words, but I just want to be more cautious, there is no other meaning? "

Zijuan sneered and said nothing, Ping'er didn't want to delay any longer, looked at the two of them, and said lightly: "Okay, this matter is settled like this, grandma is still waiting for me." When the man answered, he let the little maid into the room, put the things in order, and turned around to leave.

Everyone has dispersed, leaving Zicuckoo and Xiren behind, looking at each other coldly.

After a long time, Xi Cai laughed and said in a low voice, "Sister Zicuckoo is really a good planner, to get permission from Miss Lin and Second Mistress Lian to come to our place."

Zijuan took a step closer and said in the same tone: "When it comes to means, how can I be as good as the attacking girl? Just now you tricked me into being a fool with your rhetoric. Fortunately, I met the second grandma on the road, otherwise, I would have been hit by you." It's your trick."

Smiling coldly, looking at Xiren whose expression changed drastically, he continued: "I know, my wife thinks highly of you, but I'm not easy to mess with. If you want to speak ill of me in front of your wife, I can't stop you, of course. However, I won't just sit still, I'm going to meet the old lady, tell me all the things you want to plot against Miss Lin, and let the old lady judge, when the time comes, it will be hard to say who will win and who will lose."

Xiren's heart trembled, but he said in his mouth: "So you are a scheming person, but I underestimated you."

While speaking, my mind turned, and I realized that if I went to see Mrs. Wang again at this moment, whether I could drive Zijuan away was still undecided, and it would cause a lot of trouble. As for Sister Feng and Daiyu, they would also Because of being slapped in the face, she confronted herself tit for tat.

If that's the case, why not let Zijuan stay first, and then slowly think of a way to get her out of the house.

Thinking of this, Xiren raised his head, stared straight at Zijuan, and said with a faint smile, "Okay, since you were sent by the second grandma, you can stay here at ease, and let's serve Baoyu well together."

After hearing this, Zijuan knew that what she said was insincere, but she also smiled and said: "Since my sister has already agreed, I will ask my sister to take care of me in the future."

When Baoyu came back in the evening and saw Zijuan, he was surprised and happy. He took Zijuan by the sleeve and asked her why she came here.

Baoyu was a simple-minded person, and he didn't ask questions when he heard the words. He only told Xiren to put Zijuan in a good place with his heart, and took Zijuan's hand to let her stay at ease. Let's talk for a long time.