Dai Meng of the Red Chamber

But it is said that Jia Mu sat on the soft couch in front of Mrs. Yang of Leshan Prince's Mansion. Mrs. Yang, who is over half a century old, has kind eyebrows and kind eyes, and there is always a faint smile on her plump face. The prince is a county king entirely because of his outstanding military exploits and meritorious service in protecting the country. Therefore, compared with the concubines of other palaces, Mrs. Yang lacks the grace and arrogance inherited from the palace, but is more easy-going and friendly.

After saying a few gossips appropriate to the occasion, Mrs. Yang smiled and praised Jia Mu and said, "The old matriarch is so lucky. I heard from Concubine Nan'an that the old matriarch has many juniors around her. When she has nothing to do, she will let her granddaughters accompany her to relieve boredom." , joking and joking, it makes us people really envious."

Jia's mother smiled and said: "How can an old man compare to the old lady? The King of Leshan County was enshrined as a king at a young age, and he is deeply favored by the emperor. Whoever mentions it does not praise the old lady for her ability to teach her children, which is comparable to the mother-in-law back then." .”

Mrs. Yang smiled and said: "That's all Wang'er's own ability, I am ashamed of being a mother." Speaking of Leshan County King, Mrs. Yang couldn't help feeling a little sad, and said in a low voice: "It's a pity that Wang'er's concubine is …Leave a pair of children, let me, a grandmother, worry about it.”

Jia's mother also said: "Old lady, don't be sad. The deceased is dead, and you should think about it. The county king is young, and the old lady should find out as soon as possible. After you get married, you can also let go of the burden."

Mrs. Yang replied: "I think so too, but I also know the roots and the bottom line. If I marry someone who is arrogant and shameless, how can I explain to Wang'er." Jia Mu said, "That's right." Suddenly, with a flash in his heart, he also understood the purpose of Mrs. Yang's visit here.

Mother Jia could not help squinting her eyes, but she was thinking quickly. Although it was a continuation, the Leshan County King is the imperial prince. Besides, he is young. Hearing Baoyu and the others, this Leshan man is bold and generous. , who is capable of writing and martial arts, and is deeply favored. She is in charge of the military department and holds a lot of power. ....

Although there were ups and downs in her heart, Jia's mother still smiled on her face and said: "There are too many girls of the right age in each mansion, so let the old lady choose slowly." Old lady Yang said with a smile: "Yes, these things Don’t be in a hurry, let’s do whatever happens.”

After chatting for a few more words, Mrs. Yang seemed unintentional and said: "I heard that the garden in the mansion is well built. Last time Concubine Nan was full of praise when she said it. It just so happened that nothing happened today..."

Jia Mu hurriedly laughed and said: "The weather is fine now. If the old lady is interested in going to the garden, I want to go out and have a look. I really wish for it. Yuanyang, you tell the wives to prepare two soft sedan chairs, and I will accompany the old lady to have a look." Yuanzi, tell Feng girl and the others to come and serve, and arrange the lunch at Qiushuangzhai."

Old Mrs. Yang smiled and said humbly: "I'm on a whim, and I'm causing trouble for the old lady, so the juniors don't have to come here, just us two old guys looking around, so that they don't feel uncomfortable guarding us."

Jia Mu said with a smile: "That's right, just Mrs. Yi, in fact, I also know that there is nothing they can do to talk and laugh with me, an old woman." Mrs. Yang said: "That is the filial piety of the younger generation, good old lady That's luck."

Mother Jia also laughed in agreement, then called Amber again, gave a few instructions in a low voice, and then gave up.

A group of people watched and talked, and came to Yihong Courtyard unconsciously. Jia Mu smiled and said to Mrs. Yang: "This is the residence of my grandson Baoyu. I was worried that my sisters would live in the garden and neglect him, so Let him live in with him, Xiren, where is Baoyu?"

Xiren and others greeted him at the door early. After listening to Jiamu's question, he hurriedly replied: "Not long ago, I was called by the master. He said that some Qing guests came and asked the second master to do poetry."

Jia's mother laughed at herself and said: "Although my grandson doesn't pay attention to reading, he has a different way of couplets and poems. The Qing guests in the mansion often praise him." Yang Hougong, who doesn't boast that the mansion is full of scholars, compared to our mansion with Wucheng mansion, it is ashamed."

After visiting the Yihong Courtyard, a group of people came to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion again. They saw green bamboos reflecting the road and moss paving the road, which made people feel refreshed. Daiyu had already come out with Zijuan Xueyan.

After seeing the ceremony, Mother Jia took Daiyu's hand and said, "This is my granddaughter. My poor parents died young. They have been living here with me, so I have someone to rely on."

Mrs. Yang squinted her slender eyes and glanced at Daiyu, then turned to Mother Jia and said, "No wonder they all said that the girls in Jia's mansion are good-looking, and the granddaughter of the old lady alone made me become an old lady again." I like the surprise again, but it's just pitiful, my body is a little thin."

After finishing speaking, she couldn't help taking Daiyu's hand, and asked a few words affectionately. Daiyu saw that Mrs. Yang was not like those concubines, which made people feel a little unattainable, but was very kind and easy-going, so she also laughed. After answering a few words, he let the two of them into the room.

Looking at the books in the room, Mrs. Yang glanced at Daiyu and said with a smile, "This is for girls." Jia Mu said, "My granddaughter likes to read since she was a child, so I let her go. In fact, The girl's family can only recognize a few words."

Mrs. Yang said: "Only one who knows the book can understand etiquette, and he can teach the younger generation well in the future. Otherwise, how could there be a Yuan concubine who was chosen for Fengzao Palace in the old matriarch's mansion."

Speaking of Yuanchun, Jia's mother couldn't help showing pride on her face, and said: "She has been with me for many years. She has been smart and studious since she was a child. She is many times stronger than my grandson. Only my granddaughter is as smart as me." Compare it to her."

Mrs. Yang smiled and looked at Daiyu again, then turned around with Jia Mu, and Daiyu could only silently accompany her.

A gust of autumn wind blew outside the door, and Daiyu couldn't help coughing lightly. Mother Jia said with concern: "Zicuckoo, go get your girl a long coat." Then she said to Mrs. Yang: "This Lin girl is weak. It's a little bit, let me worry about being a grandmother."

Mrs. Yang nodded her head, and said enthusiastically: "It's so pitiful. Physician Wu of the Imperial Hospital has superb medical skills. Why don't you invite the old lady to have a look? Your love for her is not in vain."

Jia's mother said: "I think so too, but how can the imperial doctor Wu be hired by a mansion like ours?" Mrs. Yang said with a smile, "it's no problem. Wang'er and imperial doctor Wu are irreversible. Let me tell him Say and see."

Jia Mu said happily: "That's a good thing. If it can really cure the root cause, I will be relieved of my heart disease. I thank you here first." Thank you very much.

After walking around with Jia Mu and Mrs. Yang for a while, the two left with everyone. Before leaving, Mrs. Yang smiled and said to Jia Mu: "If the old lady is free in the future, take the girls to our house. Going to play, although it is not as good as the courtyard of your mansion, but there are still a few places to see."

Responding with a smile, Mother Jia accompanied Mrs. Yang to Qiushuangzhai.

As soon as I left the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, I saw Sister Feng coming up with a maid with a smile, and said: "The old lady is here, and I am a junior, so please don't be surprised."

Mrs. Yang also smiled and said: "Second Grandma is still the same. She smells laughter before people arrive. She was a little tired at first, but when she heard your laughter, everything disappeared."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "The old lady really flattered me, and made me feel ashamed as a junior." Jia Mu smiled and said: "You girl, you just talk about it, and you may hate us, an old thing, for disturbing you." your dream."

Sister Feng took Jia Mu's hand and said, "Old Ancestor, you really wronged me. I wish I could accompany you to visit the garden every day. First, I don't have to worry about those messy things. Second, maybe you and the old lady are happy for a while, and you can enjoy the rewards." I am gold and silver, why not do it."

Jia Mu said with a smile: "It's true that your mouth is not painful, nor is it annoying." Mrs. Yang said with a smile: "With such a person by your side, you can't be happy, the old lady is your blessing. "

After talking and laughing again, Sister Feng accompanied Jia's mother and Mrs. Yang to Qiushuangzhai.