every spring [comprehensive]

When Baochai heard that she was asked to go to school with her brother, she immediately agreed.It's not that she likes going to school so much, she has already gone to school enough, as long as she can get rid of the laziness of doing nothing all day, let her do whatever, this school just saved her.

In fact, father Xue has his own thoughts in his heart. He grows up because he can't see any growth in his son, but his daughter is completely opposite. Support.Anyway, they are all my sons and daughters, and it makes people happy whoever becomes a talent.

Xue Rang is the younger brother of Xue Qian, Baochai's father. Although the two families have separated, it is not because of discord, but because the two brothers took the position of the imperial merchant in the Ministry of Households, In the eighth house of Xue's family, except for their family, other families are not brothers with Xue's father but cousins.

When mentioning companion reading, Xue's father thought of Xue Biao, because although the child was still young, he was the most similar to his father, and he was the most loyal and benevolent. Xue Pan started to fight.Although Xue Pan is very kind to his only younger sister, Baochai, and everything is easy to discuss, but when he gets along with others, he does not live up to his notoriety of being a domineering king!

When Xue Rang heard that his elder brother wanted to pick up his son Xue Biao to go to school with his two elder brothers and sisters in the mansion, there was no way he would not allow it. He immediately asked his mother to pack up the things and sent the child to Mr. Hu's house. school.

When Xue Pan saw that besides himself, there were more younger brothers and sisters accompanying him in the prison that he had to come to every day, he was very happy for a while, but after getting excited, he found that he couldn't be happy anymore!Because although Baochai and Xue Biao came later, their progress will soon catch up with him, which makes the self-respecting children feel so embarrassed!So even though he didn't want to, he started to study seriously, and his homework finally looked good.Looking at the three little dolls sitting in a row, Mr. Hu stroked his beard and nodded and smiled. This is what he wanted.

Beginning in autumn, Father Xue's health was not very good again, he coughed from time to time, after the famous doctor in Jinling City saw him, he didn't say what the cause of the disease was, and he only asked him to take good care of it.Baochai showed him and found that he didn't have any symptoms, but his immune system was weak, so he would get sick from time to time, and his physical fitness was indeed not very good. Even if he took good care of him, he was not a sign of longevity.

Father Xue knew himself, the generations of men in the Xue family did not live long, and all died in young adults.But if he just let go at this time, leaving these women behind, and relying on Xue Pan, it is still unclear whether he can be worthy of the great responsibility of supporting the family business.

Xue's father often sighed and sighed, Mr. Hu is not like this, he could not help but once said to Xue's father: "You two children, I think they were born with the wrong sex. If Baochai is a boy, the future Xue family What else is there to worry about? Even if you are an imperial high school, it is not difficult to make a fortune!"

Father Xue knew Baochai's difference from day to day, and when Mr. Hu praised her so much, he felt that it was rare for Xue's family to have such a beautiful character.

In order to take good care of them during his lifetime, Xue's father ordered his experienced managers and shopkeepers in Jinling City to come to the house every afternoon to explain the business to Xue Pan and Baochai.Whenever I encounter confusion, I also give detailed pointers.

From this, he also discovered that the problem Mr. Hu mentioned was very prominent.It would be fine if it was just Xue Pan, but in comparison between the two, Baochai's brain is much brighter than Xue Pan's wood-like brain, and she often draws inferences from one instance. The old stewards were rendered speechless.Under the light of his younger sister, Xue Pan called him a rotten tree, as if this father was too mean, but in fact he was like that.

In private, some of those old folks said to Father Xue: "Our eldest lady is born to be a business material. We don't mention the hidden things in the examples given for them in class, but we can't hide them from her discerning eyes. .”

But Baochai didn't know that the habit of vigilance developed over the years would make those old housekeepers give her such a comment in front of Xue's father.

Therefore, when Father Xue went out to check the accounts, he liked to take Baochai with him, and would often ask her opinion to see how she actually operated it.

Baochai felt that Xue's father was weak and not suitable for hard work, so if she could help with the cooking, she would not hesitate to do it for her.

Father Xue did not hide his clumsiness when he saw her, and he handled things so neatly. He was not happy to deal with things that ordinary people learned for a few years or ten years, and he handled them properly so easily. After his death, he left the heavy responsibility to Baochai, and the Xue family couldn't be separated for a while, but he felt very sorry for Baochai.

Because, although the Xue family is Han Chinese, they are also Banner people. Their ancestors were captured before the Manchus entered the customs. The Shangsan Banner family of the Zhengbai Banner, which was directly under the jurisdiction of the emperor, would not have that foundation. It was reused by the sage and awarded as the emperor.The Xue family is Han Chinese among the banner people, Baochai has the chance to be selected as a female official in the palace, but if she enters business, she will definitely show her face, or there must be rumors about her outside, if she doesn't need to enter the palace, she will be ordinary It's fine to marry one person, and the family can't say anything.

But if she enters the palace, these will have a great adverse effect on her entry into the palace, or cause some hidden dangers for her in the follow-up. After all, many young ladies who are waiting for everyone now pay attention to the door and the second door.If Xue Pan is a carefree person who can handle things, why should her younger sister sacrifice so much, she just needs to be pampered at home, wait until she is old, and then go through the above channels, waiting for the selection of servants and it's over.

Knowing that he was sorry for his daughter, he had to make plans for the entire Xue family.Xue's father's illness was not a sudden sudden death, but a bit of poor health, so he was even more worried and worried. One day, he couldn't help saying these words to Xue's mother, Wang, "If I die immediately , You don’t need to worry about these things after the death, but I don’t know what kind of life you will live with Pan’er.”

Xue's mother heard him say so much, she had already shed tears and said: "I hoped that my Baochai would pass the election, stay in the palace for a few years, and get a good marriage as I wish, so I won't have to worry about it in this life. Chengxiang has a brother who does not live up to expectations, and has a huge family business, so let her be a girl to resist, even if it is discussed by outsiders, it is not decent."

Father Xue said: "It's not like you can fly to the branches after entering the palace. There are so many girls entering the palace every year. How many of them can fly to the branches? Time is delayed."

He still hasn't said that there are people who disappear for no apparent reason in the palace every year, and the family members don't even know if they are dead or alive.There is no need to tell Wang about these things. She always thought that if her daughter can be selected into the palace, she will honor her ancestors and everything will be fine.

The panacea can cure the disease but not the life, Father Xue is still getting weaker day by day.Before the sick bed, a pair of children were called over, and Xue Rang was there at this time.

Father Xue is very aware of human nature, and knows that if he lets go, no loyal servant may be reliable.Only close relatives can help each other in the end, so I called Xue Rang and asked him to help Baochai Xue Pan more with family and business affairs.

The young Xue Pan has grown very tall. Xue's father looked at him and sighed. It will be healed in two days, and it will still support a sky above his head.

Xue Baochai was well aware of Xue's father's physical condition, so she couldn't help but look worried.Xue's father said to the two brothers and sisters: "As a father, I only have you two sons and daughters. I have the same heart for you, but some things should be clearly stated and settled down."

So he explained in detail all the things they should know and should not know: "... When Baochai leaves the cabinet, the family property will be half of one person." He looked at Xue Pan and said: "From now on, I will listen to you more. Sister, you should not rely on her to help you with anything that you can't handle, so don't think that your father is partial to giving your daughter so much money."

Xue Pan said loudly: "How could I blame my father for being biased! My sister loves me just as much. If there is my Xue Pan, there will naturally be a younger sister. Don't worry, father, I will never wrong her!"

Father Xue nodded, feeling quite relieved, knowing that his son was good for nothing, but he would never tell lies or deceive others. It is rare that he is an honest man.

But Baochai had a bad premonition, and said: "Father said these things for no reason. Naturally, my father and my elder brother treated me very well. If I were around for a day, I would naturally help elder brother Fu to run the Xue family well. You must not embarrass your ancestors."

After confessing these things, he had gone to his last concern, and he died soon after.

Xue Rang also saw that his eldest brother was running out of oil and lamps, so he just guarded in Xue's mansion and dared not leave. Sure enough, after a while, the girls inside panicked and spread the news that the master had passed away, and Xue Rang couldn't help but ruthlessly I cried once.

During the preparation of Father Xue's funeral, some elders from various households in the clan came to discuss who should be the head of the clan.Girls were not supposed to attend this kind of meeting, but since they came to Xue's residence to attend the funeral for Xue's father, Baochai was afraid that Xue Pan would suffer, and Xue's father asked her to attend, so she naturally had to attend!

Xue Pan is too young, so the heavy responsibility of the patriarch cannot fall on him, and it doesn't look like he can become a great weapon.In the end, the position of patriarch was taken by the eldest son of the other house, who was also Baochai Xue Pan's uncle.

When discussing to whom Father Xue's position as an imperial merchant would go to, the silent Baochai said: "The position of our family's imperial merchant is a grace bestowed by the emperor, and it has always been passed down from father to son. My brother's name Those who report to the household department after birth, even if he is not successful, even if our branch has no males, this is not like the position of the patriarch. It is done after everyone discusses it, and it is given to whomever you want. "

One of the clan elders said: "Sister, why bother to say this, as if we are bullying the weak, we are also trying to find a way for the Xue family, do you think we have any selfish intentions. The emperor's grace is so great, Brother Pan is too young to bear it, how can you not bear it?" It’s not that I have failed the emperor’s favor!”

Xue Baochai said: "You are so old, I don't need to say, you should understand, no matter how small this position is, it is recorded in the record, how to inherit it is written in our country's laws and regulations. It is not to let people do whatever they want , Change it if you say it.”

One person said: "My sister is still young and doesn't know a lot, and I can't write two words in one stroke. This is our internal matter. As long as we discuss it properly, we only need to ask someone to walk away the relationship outside. This small matter can still be solved." It’s done.” After he finished speaking, several people agreed together, presumably they had been discussed in advance, with one nostril out of breath, and they wanted to jointly seek this position.

Xue Pan was a little dazed. He didn't know why these people changed their faces after Xue's father died.

Xue Baochai sneered and said: "Originally, it's just an imperial merchant, not as big as a sesame seed. Whenever uncles speak, we should be filial as nephews and nieces, but at this time of year, my father hasn't been buried yet." Huh! Come to talk about this matter at this time, you must be suspected of bullying! If you have real materials, it will not be difficult to earn another one yourself. , I advise you to rest as soon as possible to take the position from my brother! The whole family is harmonious, so we have to meet at the government office."

She glanced around the most imposing clan members just now and the newly appointed patriarch, and said: "Our family is not afraid of sitting upright. Could it be that someone will be found out by the government at that time because raising opera singers can't make ends meet? If you owe money to the gambling house, or you want to settle a lawsuit against your brother-in-law, then you come to take over your nephew's errand, then the Xue family's old face will be completely humiliated, aren't you afraid of becoming a joke in the streets?!"

"This..." The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. The few people she had met were very guilty of being hit by the rumor. They were obviously concealed from the outside world. How did she know!

Even those who were not mentioned, after hearing what she said, I understood that Baochai was saying: If anyone sees their orphans and widows as easy to bully, and insists on taking the position of the imperial merchant, she will not let it go !At worst, sue the government for judgment!

If the Xue family has a sensible and stubborn person, it is really not easy for them to seize this matter. After all, Xue’s father still left a Xue Pan, who is completely a direct heir. be compared.

Xue Baochai's family wants money and people, and it can't compare with other honorable families. Could it be that even the people with the surname Xue can't compare with it?These people are just here to make this boring!

Those few people were blushed by Xue Baochai's words. They didn't expect this girl to be so disrespectful. They just saw that Xue's father died, and there were only a few of them left in this family. They wanted to come and fight the autumn wind. The Huangshang is the richest, if you can get it, then you don't have to rely on Baochai and the others anymore.

Seeing that what should be said is almost done, Xue Rang smoothed things over and said: "Okay, I've been talking dryly here for a long time, let's invite all the elders of the uncle clan to sit down, Bao girl, go inside and see if you are all right?" Almost ready."

Facing the clansmen, they were still relatives after all, so they had to be polite.Xue Baochai has no scruples about those shopkeepers who think they can squander the Xue family's money when they see the master is dead, and they will be beaten and punished!There are many slaves born in the family who can be sold and killed by the master's family. She has no habit of disregarding human lives, but she has no intention of letting them go.

With the effect of killing chickens and respecting monkeys, all the managers were called together for a meeting, and the arrangements were rearranged, and the work was rearranged. Once Xue Baochai's thunderous method came out, those who wanted to take shortcuts to make a fortune were all wilted. Clap your hands!

Xue Pan originally thought that his father was dead and the sky at home was falling, but he didn't expect that everything was handled well by his delicate sister!His life has not been affected at all!When Xue Baochai dealt with these matters, he never carried Xue Pan behind his back, but kept him by his side all the time. As for how much this stupid brother can learn, it depends on his own luck!

After the rights and responsibilities became clearer and more detailed, the Xue family's property was more prosperous than when the master was alive.Baochai re-signed contracts with some stewards who performed well in previous years, and promised to give them a part of the net profit, which further encouraged everyone's enthusiasm.They all praised the girl for her benevolence and righteousness, everyone earned money together, and did not forget to show kindness to the old guys.

Although these changes have been made, it is still best for Patriarch Xue's family to inspect the property on time every year, so as not to let it go for too long and cause any major leaks.

There are countless good people in Jinling City. After the death of Master Xue, those who waited to see the decline of the Xue family were disappointed.Unexpectedly, the young master of their family is a well-known overlord, but there is also a girl who usually does not show his face, who actually takes over the whole business at a critical moment. Not only has the Xue family not declined, but the business has become more impressive than before.

Mother Xue finally burst into tears when she saw Baochai, "How do you know that your brother provoked me again and wanted to pinch his ears for me?"

Xue Baochai said with a smile: "I don't know, I just guessed that my brother was going to take the blame for someone else. It turned out that the mother-in-law was talking too much. It's none of my business. He didn't do anything, and he made her angry for no reason. How wronged!"

Xue's mother also knew that it was wrong to blame Pan'er for no reason. Seeing that she was obviously protecting her brother, she blamed her for being stupid: "You don't have to take care of him all the time, and you should also care about your own reputation. If Chongkou wants to bury people, that's no problem."

Xue Baochai said: "The mouth is on other people's faces, and we can't control what they say. Besides, it's just those people talking about it. I never take it to heart. You should be at ease."

Baochai knew that Xue's mother was worried that these gossips would affect her future appointment to the cabinet, and the young lady should not have the slightest rumors outside.But in this social environment of blind marriages, there are few happy marriages, and the men are all three wives and four concubines. She would rather just guard the property of the Xue family than gamble on a possible and beautiful married life. .

When the matter in the Red Mansion is over, she will be happy to find a way to get out, so she never takes the matter of marriage to heart, let alone the little rumors outside, which have no effect on her at all.

Xue's mother saw that the big girl behind Baochai was holding a letter in her hand, and said, "Fei Cui, what are you holding?"

Baochai took the letter and handed it to Xue's mother: "The letter from the uncle's and aunt's in the capital, mother should open it as soon as possible."

It turned out that Xue's mother's elder brother, Wang Ziteng, was promoted from the position of Jingying Jiedu envoy to the nine provinces, and the Wang family sent a letter to announce the good news.Mrs. Wang's letter from Jia's family is that she sees Xue's mother as a widow and has to raise a son and a daughter. She invites Xue's family to return to Beijing to live with her family. There are many brothers and sisters in the Wang family in the capital, so it is good to have someone to take care of them.

Since Xue's father passed away in the past few years, many such letters have been received. The Wang family and Jia's family are also rich in the capital. I was very happy about the promotion, and was even more moved when I saw Mrs. Jia's invitation, so I asked Baochai to discuss this matter.

Baochai said: "My mother has been married to Jinling for more than ten years. She seldom goes back to her mother's house. Naturally, she misses her. If you want to move to the capital city, I naturally have no objection. Our family's property in the capital city is no less than that in Jinling. Without my aunt's invitation, I would also like to take my brother to visit the capital."

Mother Xue sighed: "When I was young, I loved being with my elder sister. I haven't seen each other for more than ten years. If we can live together for a while and talk to each other to relieve boredom, it will make me happy." wish."

Xue Baochai was very supportive of going to Beijing when it was time to go, and said: "What's the difficulty? After I make arrangements for Jinling, we will go to the capital together."

When Xue's mother saw her proposal, Xue Baochai strongly agreed with it. She felt very happy and was valued by her daughter. There are three members of this family, and Baochai is the master of the house. Baochai has been able to read and write with Mr. Hu since he was a child. , she can only discuss with her daughter if she has anything to do, and her son is chaotic all day long, and he can't be expected to do serious things.

However, the whole family moved away, after all, it was a very important matter, so Mrs. Xue told Baochai that she had to think about it before making a decision.

There are too many servants in the Xue family, Baochai just wanted to streamline and streamline, before going to Beijing is the best time, there are many servants who have been working in their family for several generations, depriving this job for no reason and driving people out of the house will also incur talk handle.There are no more than three serious masters in their family, and there are more than 200 servants in the mansion. They support those idlers for nothing. There are so many people who talk about right and wrong. These people can completely eliminate more than half of them, leaving only the most important and loyal ones. , if the rest is not enough, go to the capital to buy it again.

As soon as Baochai reached the garden, Xue Pan's servant ran back in a panic and shouted, "Young lady is not well, something serious has happened!"