The Legend of the Long Room in the Red Mansion

When the palace laughed at the Loulan people's wishful thinking, Jia Tanchun, who was also wishful thinking, was boiling with enthusiasm.

Wei Ruomei could be regarded as a close minister of the emperor in the court, she was well-informed and would be a man even if she didn't say anything, some things, if he didn't take the initiative to express his knowledge, someone would come to tell them enthusiastically.That's how Mrs. Wei heard about the rumors that the court was choosing someone and kissing Loulan. Of course, she heard it from another wife, and Jia Tanchun was sitting beside her at that time.

Jia Tanchun, who seemed very docile and gentle, was so excited that she had to grit her teeth hard to suppress her screams. She waited, she finally got it, an opportunity to realize her ideals and lofty aspirations in life, an opportunity that could make her feel loved by all. It is an opportunity to be admired by others and even to be famous in history.

During this period of time, it has been quite difficult to please Mrs. Wei. Once she was placed in the ranks of daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wei's pickiness increased by more than ten times in an instant.Especially when Tanchun knew that her opponent for Grandma Wei was Xue Baoqin, an unspeakable sourness accompanied by humiliation welled up in her heart - once upon a time, she was just a guest of her family, who chased her one bite at a time The merchant's daughter of the third sister.But now, he actually wanted to compete with her for the same man - what made Tanchun even more unbearable was that what he was begging so hard for turned out to be a concubine who might not have a status at all.

When she accidentally learned from the gossiping maid that Xue Baoqin was actually Wei Ruomei who proposed to marry her, to curry favor with Mrs. Wei, her heart was so weak that she was about to melt into the breeze when she became Grandma Wei.As a concubine's daughter, since she was a child, she has seen many fights between her aunt and mother-in-law, and her father's pious appearance. Tanchun is fully aware of the insurmountable difference between a woman who is put in the heart of a man and a woman appointed by her elders.

She had to give up Wei Ruomei, and just before she tried to change her target without a trace, and worked hard towards other less promising men from the Wei family, the news that the court was going to choose a princess and marry her like timely rain nourished her bitter heart that was almost withered .

Becoming a princess, marrying Loulan, becoming a queen, or even queen mother...

Such a path is far more meaningful than staying in Beijing, hiding it all your life, being the wife of a small official, and spending your long life fighting with mother-in-law, concubines, and concubines.

Excited, Tanchun reluctantly persisted until he returned to the room, and fell on the bed, biting the corner of his back and silently screaming and crying.

In the inner hall, Mrs. Wei, who sent away the wife of another family, raised her eyebrows and smiled, and said to the big maid next to her, "Look at her appearance, do you think you can be a concubine princess?" Tan Chun thought it was a perfect cover-up , in the eyes of Mrs. Wei is like a joke.

The eldest maid smiled and rubbed her shoulders for his wife: "Daydream, it doesn't cost money to do it. I don't know how the court will decide? Do you really choose from the folks?"

Mrs. Wei took a sip of tea and said thoughtfully: "The real princess and the princess don't need to think about it. Seeing the favor of His Majesty, it is definitely not fake. Originally, if the royal family has a large number of people, just choose a side branch. But it just so happens that in this dynasty... I can't choose from the folks. I'm afraid I have to choose from courtiers or noble families. I don't want to marry my daughter to the barbarians of the Western Regions. Just get married."

The eldest servant girl asked curiously: "If those concubine...girls are still there, are you going to send them there? How can your lord agree?"

Mrs. Wei curled her lips: "A concubine's daughter in exchange for the emperor's reward, will he not accept it? I am afraid that he will even give up his concubine's daughter. Oh, if this is the case, my daughter...how can I be better?" ? There have been such precedents in the past. I heard that it was either a clan girl... or? By the way, Wang Zhaojun was selected from among the court ladies? If there is a harem official..."

After being excited for a moment, Mrs. Wei froze again: "Aren't the female officials the Xue family sisters? They are all out of the palace... How annoying!" For a moment, Mrs. Wei hoped that Xue Baoqin could go back to the palace and be elected away Marriage, so that her daughter will be safe, and her son's marriage can be chosen calmly and more pleasingly.

The Xue family's news is not very well-informed, but since Wei Ruomei became interested in Baoqin, the two families have had occasional contacts. After Mrs. Wei intentionally disclosed the court's movements to the Xue family, the faces of the two sisters turned pale at the same time—— They all thought of it, and used the historical materials and story books of the maid to pretend to be the princess.

Xue Baochai was particularly flustered. Baoqin had already been proposed for marriage, and Wei Ruomei was considered respectable in front of Ning Shan. When Baoqin refused to go, it might not be difficult for Wei Ruomei to ask for a favor. Then it would be her turn. .But even if she can be named a princess and enjoy a moment of glory, how can the boundless desert be a livable place?It is rare for genuine princesses to live happily ever after and relatives, and it is even less likely for counterfeit ones to be successful.

Baoqin gave her cousin a sympathetic look, and felt that Baochai was the most likely candidate.Saying anything at this time is hypocritical, it is better to go back to the house as soon as possible so as not to be an eyesore.At the same time, she also had to think about how to make Mrs. Wei stop being picky and accept her.With her current status, status, family background and dowry amount, Wei Ruomei is a big pie.As for the Mei Hanlin family that her father promised her back then, she didn't know where it went.

Aunt Xue was still laughing stupidly: "Hey, I don't know who has the blessing to wear the princess's phoenix crown and Xiapei once. Hey, chai, tell me, will the princess spend time in Beijing when she gets married? Going out again? Let's go and watch the excitement then." Baochai's smile was so painful that it was almost impossible to keep it.

Bao Qin gave Xue Biao a look, and went out calmly.Xue Biao left Xing Xiuyan in the house and continued to talk with Aunt Xue in his arms, and walked out quietly.

"Qin'er, why did you call me out?"

"Brother, you have been outside recently, have you met Uncle Wei? He...he hasn't come for a while."

"Speaking of this, I was thinking about how to tell you. I bought a gardener from the Wei Mansion with money. I wanted him to help me find out about Mrs. Wei's preferences, so as to please me. But unexpectedly he Tell me, Mrs. Wei picked up a girl from somewhere, she was very close to her every day, and she didn't even ask Mr. Wei to shy away from it, Qin'er, look at this..."

"I don't know where I got it from? Is it a girl from Mrs. Wei's natal family?"

"I can't figure this out, I just know she is called Miss Chun."

"What kind of name is this? It's called that in the building... oh, no, the boudoir names of Princess Yingchun and Princess Xichun are not secrets in the deep house. How dare a girl with unknown identity and low status commit such a taboo?" ?”

"Qin'er, it's good for the Wei family to come to propose marriage, but I'm afraid our family's status is not high, and we are not tough, and brother Pan and I are not very promising... I'm afraid you will suffer if you marry. Otherwise, we Let’s inquire about the Mei family again…”

"Brother, there's no need to look for the Mei family. When we came to Beijing sincerely, they were all in a hurry to hide. It's so boring. I have to suffer when I go to such a family. It's not as good as the Wei family."

"You have made up your mind since you were a child. Since you said so, then I will try to find out about it."

"That's not necessary. It's not beautiful to arouse suspicion too often. If you have time and contacts, brother, you should spend more time with Uncle Wei. He has a valuable status and a wide network. If I can entrust you, there may be accidents." Congratulations. It’s not a long-term plan for us to live under the aunt’s fence. Sooner or later, we will have to live separately. You and your sister-in-law should also pay more attention, take stock of your property, and pay attention to suitable yards. If you prepare early, you will never be able to Wrong."

"Okay, brother, listen to you. I'll go out right away. I've entrusted Xiao Er to the teahouses and restaurants that Uncle Wei often goes to. He will send me news in time. You can prepare your wedding dress with peace of mind. Don't be afraid, you and Uncle Wei often meets each other in the palace, and we are familiar with each other, and you are so outstanding, and you have the title of female officer, that girl can't beat you."

"I've never been afraid of any girl robbing me. I'm only worried that Mrs. Wei will be dissatisfied with me. But there's nothing I can do about it. Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have been natural enemies since ancient times, so I have to take my time."

"This... brother can't help you. Fortunately, you are smart and smart. Take your time, and Mrs. Wei will always like you."

After hastily comforting his sister, Xue Biao hurried out on the pretext of checking the business of the shop.Aunt Xue lamented Xue Biao's ability and Xue Pan's incompetence again, and she lost the interest in talking and laughing, and went back to her room crookedly.Baochai could also breathe a sigh of relief, and went back to her room to worry.

At this time, a few women suddenly came outside, saying that they were from the Wei family, and brought some fruits to Miss Qin.Baoqin was overjoyed and went out to greet her. Baochai helped Aunt Xue out to support the scene, and suddenly stuffed a soft cloth into the woman's hand. Baochai was startled, and immediately put it in the sleeve as if nothing had happened.

When I went back to my room at night, I sent all the maids out, and unfolded it only when I was alone. When I saw it, I was shocked. I saw that the piece of rag that I didn't know where was torn out clearly wrote "" I am Jia Tanchun" in five big characters, with muscles and bones, rigid and upright, and a woman who does not let her eyebrows show her masculinity, it is undoubtedly Tanchun's handwriting.

The news of Tanchun's escape from home did not reach Xue's family, but the two families had no contact with each other as early as the previous dynasty fell.So Baochai didn't say anything after receiving the news of Tanchun, let alone try to find out what happened.

But Tanchun was not discouraged. Every few days, as long as the mother-in-law of the Wei family came to deliver things, she would definitely bring news of Tanchun to Baochai. Sometimes there were only a few words, and sometimes it was filled with several sheets of paper.From the intermittent one-way communication, Baochai gradually understands Tanchun's current situation and her ambition.Just envious of Tanchun's resoluteness and strength for a short moment, Baochai restrained his mind and wrote a reply letter for the first time, telling Tanchun that he was willing to help her realize her dream of getting married.