Mo Xidai's Smile Red Mansions

The days are like flowing water, the years are quiet, peaceful and peaceful.

In the early morning of winter, a round of red sun slowly climbed up the carved window lattice, reflecting the house brilliantly and dazzlingly, which made people happy.

After Daiyu washed and washed, in the morning light, she saw that the snow outside had not disappeared, and thought of the snow of plum blossoms, and she became interested.After breakfast, he called Zijuan and others to carry the flower urns to the garden, intending to harvest the snow from the plum blossoms for tea making.

There is also a plum blossom in Fuzhongyuan. Although it is not as large as the plum garden in the imperial palace, it is sparse and scattered, and it has a natural charm.At this time, it is swaying with the wind, with a pretty posture, and a cold fragrance hits from a distance, and the snow on the plum petals falls with it.

Mei ran over first, holding a small white jade bowl in her hand, and shouted with a smile: "Princess, hurry up, I'm afraid the snow will become less and less, and it will all fall to the ground when the wind blows!"

Lan glanced at her, and said with a smile: "It's because you still named mei, why do you act like a cat in such a big way, it really desecrates this elegant and refined plum. It's not just this snow, Why are you in a hurry. It's a very elegant thing, and it's too unpleasant for you to shout like this!"

As the rest of the people laughed coquettishly, Mei curled her lips, leaving a few people behind, and went to collect the snow on the plum blossoms.The rest of the people also parted ways and collected half of the urns after chatting and laughing.

Standing among the plum blossoms, Daiyu Tingting let several people laugh and play, the cold north wind blew her jade face slightly cold, she shivered unknowingly, she hurriedly wrapped herself in the white fox fur, although she was wearing Zhaojun's pocket, He stretched the silver hair of the sable fur and wiped his forehead, but still felt cold, so he turned around and walked slowly among the flowers with the wind.

In the past, she didn't dare to stay outside in such weather. She could only stay in the house, guard the smoked cage, or do needlework or read books and play chess.

Although it is cold at this time, the body is fine, wandering among the plum blossoms, smelling the slight fragrance, makes people feel refreshed, as if they are also fearless like the proud plum blossoms.

Thinking of the turmoil at the Cold Dispelling Meeting, the Empress Dowager's warning rang in her ears, and Daiyu was full of thoughts for a moment, looking at the blooming grace of the branches, she did not shrink back, but smiled in the wind.

Suddenly, I felt in my heart that maybe Mei's arrogance is not only because of her fighting snow and cold, but because of her courage to fight against the cold and snow.

I used to be like a delicate spring flower, which would fall into mud when the wind blows and rains, but now, after experiencing a lot of suffering and life and death, I may be like the plum blossom fighting snow and cold in front of me, able to stand proudly, able to Experience the wind and rain of the world with the one you love!

Thinking of this, Daiyu smiled against the wind, a trace of courage and firmness appeared on her beautiful face.Mo'er, no matter what happens in this life, the two of us will depend on each other to bear the wind and rain together.

Several people admired it again, and each of their little faces was as red as rouge when the wind blew, and when they returned to the room, they couldn't help but rubbed their hands and breathed, having a busy and lively meal.

Back in the small flower hall, I saw the little maid Cui'er smilingly greeting Mei and the others: "Sister Mei, hurry up and get the monthly money, Aunt Ming's is at work, I'm afraid we'll talk about it later in the afternoon!" Dian Dian went.

Zijuan laughed and said: "The little things are the most fun to run around, I almost forgot about it, Xueyan,"

As he said that, he turned his head and called Xueyan: "You just have to work hard and bring all of us here!"

Xueyan responded with a smile, and Daiyu hurriedly called her: "Xueyan, you see if Uncle Ming is here, it's fine if he's not here, if you're here, why haven't you reported this month's account yet?"

After a while, Xueyan came back with the monthly money with a smile on her face, and while sharing the monthly money among several people, she said with a smile: "Girl, Uncle Ming was still here just now, and he just went to distribute the charcoal for each house. Aunt Ming Instead, let me tell the girl that she has something to go back, it seems to be making winter clothes for everyone, and there seems to be a few other chores, but now she can't get out, and all the people in the house are receiving monthly money from her!"

Daiyu nodded and stood up: "Forget it, it's okay to be idle anyway, so I'll go over and have a look in person." Then she put on the shawl again, and with the little white rabbit in her arms, she came to the little white rabbit behind who was discussing the matter. hall.

Usually this is where Daiyu listens to the daughters-in-law who are in charge of the mansion. Most of the minor matters in the mansion are decided by Uncle Ming and Aunt Ming. They are loyal couples, one manages the outside and the other manages the palace. Daiyu was very relieved to be well organized.For some important matters, several daughters-in-law in charge from various places will come together to ask Daiyu for instructions.

Daiyu came to the meeting hall, and saw the daughters-in-law who were in charge of each place were distributing the affairs of each house one by one. From time to time, there were maids coming and going to collect monthly money. Although there were many people, they were calm and orderly.The underground charcoal basin is red and bright, but it is quite warm, and he nodded slightly.

Seeing Daiyu coming, several daughter-in-laws and Mingzhu's wives hurriedly stood up, and Daiyu waved her hands hurriedly: "Sister-in-laws, Aunt Ming, please sit down and just go about your business. I'm just here to have a look and wait for you It's not too late to come back to me after work, I'll wait here for Uncle Ming."

Aunt Ming hurriedly smiled and said, "Princess, just now my guy was thinking of getting this month's bill, but it just happened that King Xinling had just sent a gift, so he went to prepare to return the gift!"

King Xinling is the current emperor's uncle and younger brother, and his fief is in Xinling County. He probably went to Beijing for a pilgrimage, so he sent someone to send some local specialties to Feng Mo.

Just as she was talking, she saw Ming Zhu hurrying over: "Princess, my subordinates have already prepared a return gift, and I just sent them away. The concubine wants to see this month's account statement, and this subordinate will go get it now."

Daiyu smiled, while stroking the little rabbit: "No hurry, Uncle Ming, how could this Prince Xinling be so eager to deliver things to Mo'er?"

Uncle Ming replied: "This old prince used to be good to him. His little son played with him since he was a child, so the old prince loved him very much. But then something happened to him, and the people who came and went grew up again. Now that King Xinling is getting older, he seldom goes to Beijing. He only comes here in person on important days and occasions! But every time he goes to Beijing, he still misses his lord. The citrus that the prince loves, and some rare fruits, are just specialties! I heard that the prince is also here this time. The prince and the prince have played together since they were young, and I’m afraid they will visit the house if they have time. Where is the prince?" Oh, Daiyu nodded.For a while the Pearl went.

Looking back, I saw two little maids coming to collect the monthly money. They seemed to be heads on the washroom. I heard one of them named Qing'er smile and say to the daughter-in-law in charge of the Yang family: "Sister-in-law Yang, Xiang'er asked me to help her pay for the money." It’s two days off, it’s because I’m really not feeling well!”

The Yang family didn't raise their eyebrows, just looked at the table book, remembering something, and said with a smile: "That girl, since we got married, Lei Er has taken good care of her, this boy Lei Er really knows how to love his daughter-in-law, Seeing that girl is quite strong, how could she be uncomfortable?"

Qing'er said without a trace of a smile: "It seems that she is sick. We haven't dared to let her do heavy work these days, and she doesn't eat much. She vomits several times a day, and she has lost a lot of weight. No, I guess I really can't take it anymore, I want to ask for a few days off to raise up!"

The Yang family raised his head and frowned: "This Xiang'er is quite delicate, but whoever has never given birth to a woman is lucky enough to marry Lei Er, and both parents died. You can't be coquettish, why don't you just wait on me?"

Aunt Ming took the remark and said with a smile: "Everyone's fetal gas is different, some carry a little stuff and disappear, and some are skinny. It's not easy for Lei Er to marry a daughter-in-law. Xiang'er is also an honest child. She won't be lazy and play tricks. Give her a few days off and let her recuperate properly!" Qing'er thanked Aunt Ming with a smile and went.

Several daughters-in-law talked about this nonsense for a long time, and suddenly thought that Daiyu was still there, so they all fell silent. Seeing this, Daiyu smiled and said, "Aunt Ming, ask them if there is any serious embarrassment?" Yes, if they are not feeling well, give them a few days off. There are not many things in the house, and the body is important. We are all women, so be considerate of each other. If there is something urgent, it is fine to send a few people from other places to help for a while."

Aunt Ming nodded: "I also say the same. It is not a trivial matter for a woman to have a baby. She has to take good care of it. She is especially delicate in the first few months. This is the case with the first child, and the second child will be much better."

Hearing these words, Daiyu found it interesting, so she smiled and said nothing.

Aunt Ming said as if thinking of something: "Princess, I remembered something."

Daiyu looked at her with a smile, and Aunt Ming pointed to the little rabbit in Daiyu's arms: "This is for the princess from our family. Although it is a fun thing, the princess likes it too, but the princess is still a little It's good to touch these things."

Daiyu was startled, and said strangely: "Aunt Ming, why is this? The lord said that Uncle Ming gave this little rabbit and that cat to me. I guess it's probably because the lord insisted on it. It turned out to be me. You have won Uncle Ming's love!"

While stroking the little rabbit, he said mischievously: "Could it be that Uncle Ming is so stingy and reluctant?"

Aunt Ming also laughed, and then her smile turned serious and she said: "If the concubine likes these things, it is his filial piety. I didn't know about it at the time, but I forgot about it later. Seeing that the concubine is holding Fang today, I think of it and want to persuade her." Advise the princess. The princess and the prince have just married, if they come into contact with these kittens and puppies more, I'm afraid it will be difficult to conceive, so."

Daiyu was startled, her face turned red, and then she looked at Aunt Ming in horror: "Is there another way to say this? It's so scary!"

While busy looking at the little rabbit in his arms, so cute and cute, will it be bad for him?Hastily handing the little rabbit to the snow geese behind him.

Aunt Ming looked at Daiyu's movements and said with a smile: "Some of these little things are sick, and I'm afraid they will be passed on to others. Therefore, if you want to conceive a child, it's best not to touch them too much. The princess's body is inherently You are weaker than others, so it is better to be careful!"

What she said made Daiyu murmur in her heart and feel a little ashamed. How could she have heard such a saying, there are no old people in the mansion, and they don't usually enter the palace, not to mention Fengmo's situation, and she doesn't have a mother-in-law. The truth and experience of life, I think Aunt Ming and the others are people who have experienced it, so they know more than themselves, but how can anyone teach me.

For a while, after the distribution of the monthly money was over, the daughters-in-law went away, and Aunt Ming stayed alone, and replied with a smile: "Princess, should the winter clothes for the servants in this mansion be advanced in advance? This year, the concubine wants to buy some materials The design and color have been decided together, and handed over to the needleworkers to do it."

Daiyu's nature is casual, and she takes care of these things in her heart. Anyway, there are Mingzhu and his wife, who are usually happy to ignore them. Now seeing Aunt Ming asking herself, she frowned slightly and said with a smile: "Aunt Ming, you can handle these things according to your own discretion. Well, according to the number of people in the mansion, let’s add one more set than in previous years. This expenditure is not much at all, and there is some spare. Don’t be afraid of spending a lot on winter clothes. Choose better materials to make people look decent. Yes." Aunt Ming agreed with a smile.

For a moment Daiyu took several people back to her room.Zijuan then laughed and said: "In the past, when Second Mistress Lian was the housekeeper in the Rong Mansion, she would always see her so busy that her feet would not touch the ground. I thought it would be the same when the girl left the pavilion. With such a delicate body, how can I manage it, now that I look at it, I feel very relieved."

Daiyu looked back and said with a smile: "The Xiaoyao Palace is no different than other places. The prince's situation is special, and there are not many etiquette matters. The affairs in the old mansion are simple, and I don't need to come forward for everything. What's more, there are two loyal and reliable Aunt Ming. Old man, the servants in the mansion are not as snobbish and tricky as in the Rong mansion, they are actually loyal, so I am happy to worry about it, as long as I deal with the affairs of the palace well. This is called rule by the arch .”