[Red Mansions] Why does Xiaoye want to whitewash

After Jia Zhu came back, she learned that her daughter-in-law was with her grandmother recently. After being silent, she sighed, comforted her gently and told her to study hard, and then went to her mother.

As soon as Madam Wang saw her eldest son, she felt aggrieved, and complained directly: "Now I am not a human being inside and out! No wonder people say that girls are extroverted, and your wife and your cousin are all turning their elbows outward!"

"How can grandma be unreasonable?" After Jia Zhu retorted, seeing her mother looking at herself with a face of accusation, she smiled helplessly, "Look at you, you have reached the age of being filial to your son and daughter-in-law, why don't you look away... ..."

"I want to enjoy the family happiness with my grandson around my knees, but you give it to me!"

Talking about this, Jia Zhu was even more speechless, and could only wonder: "My son also wants you to be happy sooner, but you also know that I am busy with studies, why don't you agree with me to go south early this time, although the time seems to be longer now. , but after passing the exam, I can relax for a while when I return home, and your grandson will soon be born."

Mrs. Wang naturally knew that Li Wan's lack of pregnancy had something to do with her son, but she would never blame her son for not having enough time at home, so she would blame her daughter-in-law.When Jia Zhu said this, she knew that her son was determined to go south as soon as possible, so naturally she would not always be a bad person in front of her son, so she reluctantly nodded.

And Jia Zhu made it clear to her mother, and immediately started to prepare for the southward trip, and set off before it was cold, otherwise, if it was delayed until next year, the time to ask my uncle for advice would be too short.

Mrs. Wang and Li Wan were packing up Jia Zhu's luggage when they caught up with a good news from Yangzhou, saying that Jia Min was pregnant.This was a great joy for Jia's mother, and they immediately began to prepare a gift for their daughter for Jia Zhu to take along with her when she went south.

The old lady made a move, and the others naturally had to express it. After all, Jia Min finally agreed to conceive a child after many years of marriage.

It's just that Mother Jia gave medicinal herbs to nourish her body. Although other people deliberately avoided such taboo things and directly sent some clothing decorations and the like, after all, pregnant women are not really willing to give them to someone who is worried. s things.

The preparation of the ceremony has nothing to do with Jia Lian, so he invited Jia Zhu to have dinner with Jia Zhen.After the three of them met, Jia Lian glanced back and forth, and said with a shameless smile: "Except for Baoyu who is still a baby, the three of us are the mainstay of Ningrong Second House..."

Jia Zhen glanced at Jia Lian disdainfully, and said disgustedly: "Pearl, I admit it, you? Let's think about where to eat!"

Jia Lian choked for a moment, and then the appointee said: "Okay, I'm the youngest, so I don't want to refute." She could only use her age to restore her last dignity, and Jia Lian finally forced the place to be at a place he often visited because it was him who made the appointment. At that mutton restaurant, at this time Qiu Luzhong was suitable for drinking mutton soup, so he took the two of them there.

The shop is not big, and the people who drink soup inside can't compare to the silk and satin clothes of the three of them, but they are still fairly neat. When the three of them came in, they all cast their eyes on them.

There were two guests, Jia Lian, who looked familiar, and nodded and smiled as a greeting. Seeing Jia Lian greeting them, the two immediately waved their hands too.

Jia Zhen has never been to such a small restaurant, so her face is not very good-looking. Jia Zhu and Jia Lian are used to him going to some so-called places that do not suit their status from time to time, so she looks at his movements very calmly.

Because Jia Lian really likes the mutton soup here, he is very familiar with the boss, and it is also because of him that the boss specially set up a private room in it, just to make Jia Lian bring friends over from time to time so that he can feel more comfortable, which makes him feel more comfortable. Diners of dignitaries.

Seeing that the tables and chairs here were not greasy or dirty after sitting down, Jia Zhen's expression softened a lot, but she still turned to Jia Lian with a bit of disgust and said, "Can't you choose a spacious place?"

"Isn't this nice?" This room was built by the boss behind him, and when the window is opened, there is an osmanthus tree. I don't know what species it is, but now it is blooming enthusiastically, and the fragrance is tangy.

Jia Zhu even felt that this small courtyard had a different kind of elegance, she kept nodding her head while shaking her fan, and said with satisfaction: "Lian'er can always find a special place."

Well, as soon as Jia Zhen saw that the two brothers didn't feel any discomfort, she stopped saying anything to spoil the fun.Fortunately, the taste of the food was really good after it was served, which calmed down the little dissatisfaction in his heart.

Putting down her chopsticks after eating and drinking, Jia Zhen wiped her mouth lightly with a handkerchief and asked Jia Zhu, "Are you sure about Qiu Wei this time?"

Jia Zhu also put down his chopsticks and replied seriously: "The style of writing in the south of the Yangtze River is prevalent. My husband said that there is a [-]% or [-]% chance that I will pass it. If I can get my uncle's advice once or twice in Yangzhou, I think the chances will be greater, but my brother can't guarantee it. .”

"Your ranking doesn't matter, as long as you can pass it, that's good." Jia Zhen is in charge of most of the family's affairs now, and she also knows the academic progress of the Jia family's children. Up to now, only his father is the only Jinshi. As long as Jia Zhu can pass the exam In fact, the ranking is really not an important thing.

Jia Lian thought the same way, and he didn't want Jia Zhu to be under too much pressure, so he comforted him: "You are still young, if you wait another two years, you will be sure. Since you want to try now, naturally you don't need to look at the ranking. So heavy."

Jia Zhen nodded, agreeing, "It's reasonable for Jia Lian to say that he can't study well."

Jia Zhu suppressed a smile, "Your brother can save it."

Naturally, it was impossible for Jia Lian to just sit and wait like this, and replied with a smile: "Ever since Big Brother Zhen married his sister-in-law, he has become serious, and my younger brother still feels a little lonely!"

Then of course Jia Zhen took care of her, but Jia Lian was also used to it. After tidying up her hair, she became the suave second master Lian.On the other hand, Jia Zhen asked Jia Zhu to see if the clansmen in Jinling and the servants of the old houses in their two prefectures had maintained the old houses after the exam.

Jia Zhu agreed, and turned to Jia Lian, "I'm not in Beijing, so let my cousin take care of your sister-in-law for me, talk to her more, and enlighten me."

"Naturally." Jia Lian responded immediately, but then smiled: "As long as you don't bring your aunt back when you come back, I'm sure sister-in-law will be happy immediately."

Jia Zhu couldn't help but cast a blank look at this narrow-minded person, "Why am I such a person, don't talk nonsense at the first touch."

"My brother is telling the truth, but it's better not to tell the truth."

"You..."

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She sent Jia Zhu away in a blink of an eye. Mrs. Wang was obviously in a low mood because of the departure of her eldest son. Her face, which used to smile before, was often stern recently. None of the servants in the house dared to touch her. Still jumping up and down arrogantly while pregnant, she became Mrs. Wang's punching bag.

However, Mrs. Wang couldn't be too unscrupulous about the child in her belly, so she could only focus on Yuan Chun and Baoyu. Yuan Chun always followed her mother to make her happy. Baoyu, so she always wants to take care of Baoyu's affairs.

Jia Mu originally thought she was in a bad mood because Zhu'er went out, but later on she became more and more serious, stretching her hands too long, and she became a little annoyed.So this morning, he opened his mouth and said to Wang: "I think you are so distracted and feel distressed. Why don't you take a break during this time and let Zhu's daughter-in-law and Lian's daughter-in-law take care of the house together, so that you can exercise."

Mrs. Wang was unwilling, but when the old lady spoke, she could not refute directly even if she was dissatisfied. She could only smile and say, "Thank you mother for your understanding. My daughter-in-law just took advantage of this time to rest."

It's just that Mrs. Wang promised readily, but she didn't mean to point out at all in her actions. When Wang Xifeng and Li Wan took over, they were in a hurry for a while.Fortunately, both of them have been educated by women from aristocratic families for many years, and they got started slowly with the help of Jia Mu and Jia Lian.

And Mrs. Wang originally wanted to see the two of them panic and make mistakes, and finally let her mother-in-law know what she can do. She didn't expect that you and the two of them could not retreat in the end. dissatisfaction.

Although Wang Xifeng is her niece or the daughter-in-law of the big house, she can't be too harsh. Li Wan, the daughter-in-law, has suffered a little bit. When you grow up, you lose a lot of weight.

Everyone else noticed, but they didn't want to meddle in their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law's affairs. Jia's mother had lived such an old age and had her own way of dealing with the world. invisible.

On the contrary, Mrs. Xing would say something nice to Mrs. Wang in front of Mrs. Wang to squeeze her, or show their deep love for mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.Jia Lian wanted to help Jia Zhu's daughter-in-law, but there was no good way. It happened that the behavior of the stepmother made the second aunt restrained a little, so she also secretly supported the stepmother.

Wang Xifeng had a fairly good impression of Li Wan as a sister-in-law, so naturally she didn't want her to suffer too much, so she followed her mother-in-law's wishes, but her aunt's attitude made her a little embarrassed.

Therefore, the atmosphere when asking for Ann always makes people feel uncomfortable, so when Jia Lian invited Ann, it was easy not to stay with her grandmother, but she wanted to get Wang Xifeng out too, but seeing that she was annoyed and also full of energy, she just He couldn't bear to spoil her interest and let her play, anyway, he would come to find a place when he was angry.

It never occurred to me that Wang Xifeng was hardly someone who would be bullied.

This day Jia Lian waited in the yard but no one came back, because she looked a little bad these days, she was worried and went to Rongguo Mansion to look for her.

When they arrived at the yard where they worked, Jia Lian asked and learned that sister-in-law Zhu had gone back first, so she went in directly. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Wang Xifeng sitting at the desk with a tired face, and asked with a frown: " What's the matter with you? Are you busy today?"

Wang Xifeng bit her lip, and looked at Jia Lian with a guilty smile, "It's nothing, maybe it's because I've been sitting for a long time, and I feel a little sore in my waist."

"Where did you get the back pain at such a young age? You must have been trying to be brave again!" Jia Lian scolded, but walked over, stood behind her, reached out and pressed her waist a few times, and asked: " Is it here? Let me press it for you."

Wang Xifeng leaned forward on the desk to make it easier for him to move, and said in a good mood: "You can massage my waist yourself, it will definitely feel better."

"Don't think I'll let you go if you say nice words!" Jia Lian glanced at the back of her head, suddenly remembered today's date, and asked, "Are you about to have your period? Otherwise, why would you have a backache?"

Hearing what Jia Lian said, Wang Xifeng also reacted, "It's okay for you to say so, isn't it just these few days? No wonder I always feel a little slumped in my stomach..."

"Really?" Jia Lian bent down and hugged Wang Xifeng, and said, "Then you have to take a good rest during this time, otherwise you will be the one who will suffer."

Wang Xifeng's menstrual cycle is normal, but occasionally when she is tired and menstruation comes, it will be a bit difficult, so when Jia Lian said it, she nodded in her heart.

But after the discussion between the two of them, Wang Xifeng suddenly realized that he was talking to Jia Lian, and buried his face in his chest for a while, and said angrily: "You have lost all my girl's reserve! "

"You are a young woman now..."