[Red Chamber] Mrs. Lin replaced her

"Mother," Jia Zheng sat on the small pier in front of Jia Mu's bed, frowned and said in a deep voice, "Just now the emperor has ordered us to return the money we borrowed from the treasury."

"What?" Although there have been rumors, Jia's mother was still taken aback by Jia Zheng's words, and she couldn't help showing a bit of contempt in her words: "It's really outrageous. From ancient times to the present, how can anyone be an emperor? The reason why one's own ministers stretch out their hands to beg for silver."

For the new emperor, Mother Jia was naturally extremely dissatisfied.In her view, Jia Zhenghui was imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs and lost his official position in the Ministry of Industry. It was the new emperor who was retaliating.Just because Jia Zheng and the Rongguo Mansion sided with the third prince who was born by Concubine Zhen Gui in the battle for the throne, and did not support the new emperor, so the new emperor used every opportunity and means to suppress Jia Zheng, so that Jia Zheng couldn't lift his head up in front of people.Of course, neither Jia's mother nor Jia Zheng would admit that Jia Zheng's current situation was completely created by himself, and he was no different from others.

If it was someone else, they would be scared out of their wits when they heard Mother Jia pointing out the country so naturally: the one who is chasing the money owed is the current son, so do you need Mother Jia who can't even educate her own children and grandchildren? Good old woman to teach him how to be emperor?What's more, it is understandable for the new emperor to take back the money lent by his ancestors.Besides, the new emperor asked the Guixun family for the money owed to the treasury by his ancestors, not for personal enjoyment, but for the war in the sea.Therefore, even the common people and the history books of later generations will say "it should be" instead of "poor and crazy" as Jia Mu imagined.

Jia Zheng nodded approvingly, with the loyalty and trust that Jia's mother likes most: "Mom is right. But, what should we do with the treasury money that father borrowed at that time?"

In fact, Jia Zheng already had an idea in his heart, and asking Jia's mother for her opinion was only symbolic.Jia Zheng seems to be dull and pedantic, but in fact he knows very well that he, the second son of the direct line, can always live in the main hall of the Duke's mansion as the master, but instead squeezes Jia She, the legitimate heir, to live in a side courtyard. , and even in the end he got the title passed down from his ancestors, and completely drove Jia She out of the Rongguo Mansion, all because of Jia Mu's preference and support for him.If it weren't for Jia's mother's support, he would have gotten out of Rongguo Mansion in despair like Jia Amnesty.Therefore, no matter what he thinks in his heart, at least on the surface, he will take the initiative to discuss most things with Jia Mu.Of course, the exception was when he wanted to beat Jia Baoyu.

And Jia's mother did get psychological satisfaction from Jia Zheng's actions, and deeply felt that she was respected by others-this was a feeling she had never experienced from Jia Amnesty.Because of this, Jia's mother favored Jia Zheng even more.Even if it was because of Jia Zheng that she and her other two children were on the verge of breaking up, she would not hesitate.

Seeing Jia Zheng's trusting eyes, Mother Jia patted his hand lightly, and said softly, "You don't have to worry about this matter. It's not our family that owes money to the treasury, so I don't believe it." That brat the emperor really dared to do to us. Besides, you didn't owe the money, so naturally you don't need to pay it back."

Jia's mother looked like she was holding the winning ticket, and she seemed very sure that the new emperor was just bluffing, and she didn't dare to turn against all the honored families for money: as long as all the honored families get together and don't return the silver from the treasury, even The new emperor has nothing to do—Mother Jia still knows the situation of those noble and noble families very well. Most of them are the same as the Rongguo Mansion.It is impossible for them to take out so much money all at once.

With Jia's mother's support, Jia Zheng also breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, Jia Zheng never thought of returning the money from the treasury: just like what Jia Mu said, the law does not blame the public—he didn't believe that the new emperor could give away these nobles who had made countless contributions to the court for a little money. The Xun family has all been wiped out: Although these years, the Gui Xun family has lost its glory in the past, and there are not many people who hold important positions in the court, but the relationship of their ancestors in the army is still there.Moreover, after so many years of marriage and management, the Guixun family has also formed an intricate network of relationships, which makes outsiders dare not act rashly.If these noble families unite, the chair under the new emperor's buttocks may not be able to sit firmly.What's more, in Jia Zheng's view, he didn't borrow the money, and he didn't spend it on him, so why should he pay it back?

It's just that Jia Zheng seems to have forgotten a simple truth that even children understand: the father's debt is repaid by the son, which is an eternal truth.What's more, he also inherited Jia Daishan's title. If he doesn't pay back the silver owed by Jia Daishan, who will pay it back?Can he still let Jia Amnesty, who was robbed of his title, return it?

Of course, when Jia Amnesty found out that the new emperor had started asking the Guixun family for the treasury money owed by his ancestors, he immediately prepared a table of good food, opened a jar of good wine, and held Sitting with Jia Lian, he boasted with his tongue how smart and wise he was in throwing that deceitful title to Jia Zheng; otherwise, their father and son would be the ones who have a headache now.However, what Jia Amnesty did not expect was that Jia Zheng had no intention of repaying the money at all.

"If you want me to tell you," Mother Jia sighed, "it's because the emperor was young and vigorous, and couldn't help provoking things, that's why he got into trouble with those barbarians. Wars are always a matter of burning money. Originally, there was room for reconciliation. But now... Sigh: If he was willing to listen to the advice of those old ministers, how could he become so embarrassing now."

Mother Jia sighed again, adding another layer of complaints about the new emperor in her heart.In fact, in Jia's mother's view, the proposal of Princess Nan'an to let Jia Tanchun get married was really well thought out: if the two countries become in-laws, there will naturally be no need to fight anymore, not only saving money but not to mention , and don’t have to face the situation of separation of flesh and blood and separation of wives and children; Jia Tanchun was originally a concubine, and being able to go to the sea and get married as a princess or even a princess was the best way out for her—— Jia Tanchun himself agreed.However, the new emperor refused such a best-of-both-worlds proposal without even thinking about it, and even sent that dead girl Jiazi to the coastal battlefield: Jiazi was just lucky, so how could he know the importance?Now it's all right, the war started, the money in the treasury was not enough, and he even stretched out his hand to his courtiers: it really is a child without a mother to teach, it is really inappropriate.

Jia Zheng also sighed.He also knew that it was impossible for Jia Tanchun to get married.In fact, when Jia Zheng proposed to let Jia Tanchun get married, he was really willing.After all, if Jia Tanchun really got married, the imperial court would at least make her a princess, and maybe even a princess.And in the land of the sea, Jia Tanchun should also be the princess, so he also has a backer.In this way, no matter what happens in the future, he has a retreat: even the new emperor dare not touch him easily, let alone a mere Du Ruo.However……

Thinking of the unbearable experience in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, hatred welled up in Jia Zheng's heart, and he wished to kill everyone, including Jia's mother who loved him very much since he was a child.During those days, Jia Zheng was always looking forward to someone being able to save him, but he waited from entering to coming out, from hope to despair, until Xue Pan was beheaded by the executioner in front of his eyes before being released home.But those who were expected by him would only say "suffering" to him without pain; but what kind of life he lived in the prison, they didn't care at all.As long as he thought of this, Jia Zheng felt a hatred to destroy everything.

Just when Jia Zheng was filled with resentment for remembering the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice again, Jia Baoyu rushed in with red eyes, as if he didn't see Jia Zheng who was sitting beside him, and threw himself into Jia's mother's arms , shouted with a crying sound: "Old ancestor!"

Seeing Jia Baoyu crying, Jia Zheng frowned in annoyance: He will end up like this today because he was killed by this little beast.

"What does it look like to be crying?" Jia Zheng gave Jia Baoyu a vicious look, and said with disgust, "Do you still think you are a child?"

For Jia Baoyu, Jia Zheng really looked down on him more and more: if you can't write, you can't do it. Apart from crying, causing trouble, and embarrassing yourself, I really don't know what else this little beast can do?He's in his teens, but he still can't do anything.Compared with Jia Zhu, he is really far behind.If he had known that Jia Baoyu would embarrass him like this, he should have strangled him to death when he was born.

Hearing Jia Zheng's scolding, Jia Baoyu inexplicably felt a pain in his butt, and subconsciously flinched, and involuntarily squeezed towards Jia's mother, as if worried that Jia Zheng would pull him out and beat him again. a meal.

Jia's mother quickly hugged Jia Baoyu, glared at Jia Zheng, then patted Jia Baoyu's back lightly, and comforted him softly: "Baoyu is good, Baoyu is not afraid, your father is teasing you!" If the mother looks like this, if it is for a young child, it is naturally no problem.But Jia Baoyu is already over ten years old after all, therefore, such a picture seems a bit weird.However, the two people who were in a strange situation didn't feel that there was anything wrong with this situation.

If it is said that Jia's mother loves the most, besides Jia Zheng, it is Jia Baoyu.Especially after Jia Baoyu was born, Mrs. Wang's words of "birth with jade" made Jia's mother devote all her efforts and love to him, and also pinned the hope of the revival of Rongguo Mansion on Jia Baoyu: Who What made Jia Zhengsheng, who had high hopes for her, come at an untimely time?Jia Baoyu's uncommonness at birth just gave Jia Mu hope when she was disappointed. Therefore, Jia Mu can be said to hold Jia Baoyu completely in her palm.On weekdays, even if Jia Baoyu was scratched a little, Jia's mother would yell for a long time, annoying the servants who followed him, not to mention Jia Baoyu's sad appearance now?Therefore, even Jia Mu's voice was extremely gentle, for fear of scaring Jia Baoyu.

Looking at Jia Baoyu's submissive look, Jia Zheng's eyes twitched, his hands were itchy, and he had the urge to order his servants to bring the board in: With Jia Baoyu's thieves, how could he look like Jia Zheng's son? It's about the same as saying that it's Jia She, that old dude.However, Jia Zheng knew very well that with Jia's mother here, it was impossible for him to hit Jia Baoyu.Therefore, Jia Zheng flicked his sleeves and left: If he stayed and watched Jia Baoyu cry, he was afraid that he would not be able to control Jia Baoyu in front of Jia's mother.

When Jia Baoyu noticed Jia Zheng's departure, he unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, and his whole body also relaxed.

When Jia Mu noticed that Jia Baoyu had relaxed, she couldn't help laughing and said: "You talk about you, and you are afraid of your father. He is your father. What are you afraid of?" Actually, Jia Mu also knew Jia Baoyu. The reason for being afraid of Jia Zheng is that Jia Zheng is Jia Baoyu's father after all, and he wants to educate Jia Baoyu. She, as a grandmother, can't say anything. She can only stop Jia Zheng when he beats Jia Baoyu or feel distressed. Just guard Jia Baoyu.

"Old ancestor!" Jia Baoyu was slightly embarrassed by Jia's mother's joke, and then suddenly remembered the reason why he came to find Jia's mother in a hurry, and couldn't help crying: "Old ancestor, the second sister is dead."

"Baoyu don't cry." Looking at Jia Baoyu's tears, Jia's mother wiped Jia Baoyu's tears distressedly: "Don't cry. You can tell the old ancestor slowly what happened, okay? Baoyu doesn't cry It’s over, your ancestors will decide for you!”

Jia Baoyu choked with sobs and said, "Old Ancestor, Second Sister You is dead. She..."

The relationship between Jia Baoyu and Second Sister You is already good.No matter what other people think of Second Sister You and Third Sister You, at least Jia Baoyu still likes them very much.Back then, when he first met Second Sister You and Third Sister You in Ningguo Mansion, he had a very good impression of them.Jia Baoyu likes the gentleness of the second sister You like water, and the boldness of the third sister You.Especially the second sister You, who is kind and considerate, is deeply liked by Jia Baoyu.At that time, he had always wanted to invite the You family sisters to live in Rongguo Mansion.

Therefore, after Second Sister You and Third Sister You followed Mother You into Rongguo Mansion, Jia Baoyu was really happy, and he was considerate of the two of them, and tried every means to help the two sisters gain a foothold in Rongguo Mansion. Say good things for them in front of Jia Mu.Second Sister You and Third Sister You are not stupid, so they naturally know Jia Baoyu's status in Rongguo Mansion.They knew very well that as long as they maintained a good relationship with Jia Baoyu, they would definitely be able to gain a foothold in Rongguo Mansion.Therefore, their relationship with Jia Baoyu is naturally very intimate.Mrs. Wang was even worried for a time, worried that the two of them would lure Jia Baoyu to do something shameless.

However, no one expected that Second Sister You would eventually become Xue Pan's concubine.Jia Baoyu felt deeply regretful about this: How can someone like Xue Pan be worthy of the gentle and beautiful Second Sister You?However, Mrs. Wang was extremely satisfied: with Second Sister You's background and the virtues of her mother and younger sister, Xue Pan's concubine is really a bit wronged Xue Pan; but, no matter how important Xue Pan is, It's not as important as Jia Baoyu - as long as you think about it this way, Mrs. Wang naturally strongly agrees with Second Sister You becoming Xue Pan's concubine.

In fact, after the second sister You became Xue Pan's concubine, her life was not good: neither Aunt Xue nor Xue Baochai were easy-going lamps, and Xue Pan was a playful person without long-term affection.After getting over the novelty of being sneaky, he also gradually lost interest in Second Sister You.Therefore, the status of Second Sister You in Xue's family can be imagined: nominally she is Xue Pan's concubine, but in fact, she is the little maid who brings tea and water to Aunt Xue, and is treated by others all day long. The Xue family ridiculed her, even the servants of the Xue family looked down on her.

Second Sister You has no place to talk about these sufferings: Mother You wholeheartedly thought that she had become Xue Pan's concubine, that she had climbed a high branch. Find a powerful family...

Although Third Sister You is very protective of Second Sister You, Second Sister You always feels that Third Sister You is not really thinking about her.Every time she sees Second Sister You being bullied by the Xue family, Third Sister You will rush up regardless and quarrel with Xue's mother and daughter; however, Third Sister You has never thought about the consequences of doing so: Afterwards, Aunt Xue would treat her even harder, seeing that her nose was not her nose and her face was not her face.

Every time after being bullied by Aunt Xue, ridiculed by Xue Baochai, or treated coldly by Xue Pan, Second Sister You would think of Jia Baoyu's tenderness and consideration, secretly fantasizing that if she had not become Xue Pan's concubine, but had continued to stay in Rong Guofu, then is her life as colorful and carefree as the other girls in the Grand View Garden...

However, Second Sister You could only keep all her thoughts in her heart, and she didn't dare to express them until she moved out of Rongguo Mansion and until Xue Pan died.

In fact, regarding Xue Pan's death, Second Sister You was not as sad as Jia Baoyu imagined.However, since Jia Baoyu felt that she would be sad and came to accompany her on purpose, Second Sister You did not defend herself, but instead allowed Jia Baoyu to misunderstand.

Because Aunt Xue was immersed in Xue Pan's death and couldn't extricate herself, Xue Baochai was worried about her mother and often went back to take care of Aunt Xue, so Second Sister You was also relieved a lot, as long as she warmed Aunt Xue's soup on time every day.For the rest of the time, she nestled in her small yard and hid leisurely.It was precisely because of this that the members of the Xue family did not realize that Second Sister You and Jia Baoyu had a close relationship.

As for Jia Baoyu, he was really worried about Second Sister You, worried that Second Sister You would do stupid things, worried that Second Sister You would be bullied—he had seen scars on Second Sister You more than once; Moreover, after Xue Pan's death, he also saw redness, swelling and blisters on Second Sister You's body several times.Originally, Jia Baoyu wanted to talk to Xue Baochai about this matter, but he knew that Xue Baochai must feel bad when Xue Pan died.Therefore, he can only wait for a while.

In fact, it's not that Jia Baoyu didn't think about taking Second Sister You back to Rongguo Mansion.However, no matter whether it was Jia Mu who loved him the most, Mrs. Wang who was kind and kind, and even Fu Qiufang, who had gotten along well with him at the beginning, they all disagreed with this matter.Therefore, Jia Baoyu had no choice but to give up.He had no choice but to go to the old house of the Wang family every day to accompany Second Sister You.

Accompanied by Jia Baoyu, Second Sister You finally had a smile on her face.However, what they didn't expect was that the news about Jia Baoyu's frequent visits to the old Wang's house still got out, and Jia Baoyu and Second Sister You were caught by Aunt Xue.

Even if there was nothing wrong between the two of them, Aunt Xue was going crazy because of Xue Pan's death, so how could she listen to their explanation?Therefore, she insisted that Jia Baoyu and Second Sister You were not innocent, and even shouted loudly that she wanted to go to Shuntian Mansion to sue Jia Baoyu and Second Sister You for adultery.Even Xue Baochai stood aside indifferently, ignoring Jia Baoyu's begging eyes and the tears of Second Sister You begging for mercy.

In the end, Jia Baoyu left the Wang family's old house disheartened: If Jia Zheng knew about this matter, he would definitely not be able to escape a beating.However, he never expected that Second Sister You swallowed gold and died that night.Second Sister You knew very well that if Aunt Xue really made trouble in Shuntian Mansion, with Xue Baochai's husband Jia Yucun's current power in the court, she would definitely not be able to get good things: At the beginning, she followed Mother You to meet with others. The sad fate of an adulterous woman.Therefore, in desperation, Second Sister You committed suicide.

Second Sister You's body was discovered at noon the next day.When they found out that Second Sister You was dead, the members of the Xue family didn't say anything, and they didn't prepare any funeral for Second Sister You. It's Xue Pan's concubine, so naturally there won't be any fancy funeral.

Although Jia Baoyu knew that he should not see Second Sister You again, but thinking of Aunt Xue's crazy appearance and Xue Baochai's cold-eyed look, he went to the old Wang's house the next day: Second Sister You is so weak and kind, If Aunt Xue was really sent to Shuntian Mansion, she might not even be able to resist.Therefore, Jia Baoyu went there this time with the idea of ​​taking Second Sister You back to Rongguo Mansion first, and then asking Mother Jia to take him in.However, he never expected that when he arrived at Wang's house, he heard the news of Second Sister You's death.

Jia Baoyu naturally didn't believe it. How could a person who smiled gently at him even though he was fine yesterday die suddenly?But Xue Baochai told him these words himself, so there is no room for him not to believe it.What's more, Jia Baoyu took people to the suburbs and saw the newly added grave with his own eyes.

Thinking of Second Sister You's voice and smile, Jia Baoyu felt really uncomfortable, so he went to find Jia Mu and cried to Jia Mu about his reluctance and love for Second Sister You.

When Jia's mother heard Jia Baoyu's cry, she was really distressed: she didn't feel sorry for Second Sister You, and what happened to Second Sister You, Jia's mother didn't care at all; However, Jia's mother complained to Second Sister You in her heart: I really don't want to live in peace after death, I really don't know what kind of soup she poured on Jia Baoyu, which made Jia Baoyu cry like this...

"Old Ancestor," Jia Baoyu wiped away tears, "I really miss Second Sister. She is such a good person, so gentle, so kind, why... Old Ancestor, tell me, have I always been by your side? Wouldn't something like this happen to her?"

Jia's mother wiped away Jia Baoyu's tears with a smile, and said softly, "Baoyu, don't cry anymore. If you continue to cry like this, if you break your eyes, the second sister will not feel at ease if she knows. You and the second sister With such a good relationship, she definitely wants to see you live happily and peacefully. The ancestor believes that she will definitely want you to get a good grade in the exam, so that you can become a member of the imperial court in the future, and honor your ancestors."

Although Jia's mother disdained Second Sister You very much, seeing Jia Baoyu crying because of her death, she felt a kind of pride in her heart: Jia Baoyu is really the kindest, most affectionate and most caring, those who can't see Jia Baoyu's good people are all blind.Of course, Mother Jia would never consider that Second Sister You was Xue Pan's concubine. Is it really appropriate for Jia Baoyu to weep for her cousin's concubine?

With tears in his eyes, Jia Baoyu nodded slightly.In fact, in Jia Baoyu's heart, Second Sister You would definitely not want him to be a court official.However, it's hard for him to say that now.Moreover, he really didn't want Second Sister You to die and live in peace.

"Okay," seeing that Jia Baoyu was fine, Mother Jia said with a smile: "It's still early, you go play for a while!" , Close the window in the study and study hard.Besides, Jia Baoyu was crying so miserably just now, so naturally he had to take a rest first.

Seeing the back of Jia Baoyu leaving, Jia's mother sighed silently: Jia Baoyu is good in everything, but she is too kind. The two sisters of the You family are not simple characters.Among other things, it is enough to see that Second Sister You has been Xue Pan's concubine for so long, and Jia Baoyu still misses her.Fortunately, now that Second Sister You is dead, Jia Baoyu will not do anything that will damage his reputation.But... Thinking that there is still a third sister You who is close to Jia Baoyu in the mansion, Jia's mother's eyes darkened, she hesitated for a moment, and ordered someone to find Jia She...

The author has something to say: Second Sister You still did not escape death

small theater:

Jia Amnesty: What, Jia Baoyu is like my son, pull it down, I want to live two more days

Jia Lian: What, Jia Baoyu is my father's son, isn't he afraid that his big face will become more swollen?

Mrs. Xing: Jia Amnesty, please explain clearly to me, otherwise I will never end with you

Jia Baoyu: What?I... Am I my uncle's son?Uncle, dad, you won't hit me, will you?

Jazz: So, is this a recognition meeting?