The alternative life of the clever sister of the Red Chamber

After flattering Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue hurried to Hengwuyuan and told Xue Baochai about it.Xue Baochai paused, slowly lowered her head, and said slowly, "If that's the case, then wait slowly! Anyway, I have been waiting for these years, and I don't care about continuing to wait."

Xue Baochai's words were desolate, and Aunt Xue felt uncomfortable listening to her. She said with tears in her eyes: "My son, mother also knows that I have wronged my son. My son has such a character and appearance, even if he is married into the palace It's also possible to live here. But your brother is not up to date, and he has dragged you down forcibly!"

When Xue Baochai saw Aunt Xue like this, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes. Ying'er had already walked outside the door to watch when Aunt Xue was speaking.Xue Baochai wiped Aunt Xue's tears with a handkerchief, "Mum, you don't have to do this, this is my fate! Since I have such a life, I have to bear it." To be honest, she was tired of all this, and her mother often cried He said that he had wronged himself because of his brother, but if there was another time.She will still choose to wrong herself.I have to take care of the aftermath for my brother and the Xue family time and time again.Such days are long and endless.

But on such a day, I still can't bear it and can't get rid of it.Perhaps from the moment his father found out that his brother was useless, and turned all his efforts to himself, he had already doomed his end, and he would live for the Xue family all his life.This is my own life, and I can't help it at all.

After hearing this, Aunt Xue looked at her daughter in a daze, feeling something was wrong in her heart, but she didn't know what was wrong. Baochai's attitude was the same as before, there was no difference, but Aunt Xue knew that there seemed to be something different up.

"Mom, I heard that Brother Bao has pissed off my uncle again, and now he is hiding in front of the old lady. Has Mom visited?" Xue Baochai looked at Aunt Xue and said. There is a hand, otherwise, I would not have only two bloodlines of myself and my brother.In other respects the mind is less flexible.

Aunt Xue immediately diverted her attention, "I forgot, I'll go now. You also go to greet the old lady later. It will definitely be beneficial to please the old lady."

Aunt Xue came and went like the wind, while Xue Baochai was thinking about the news he just got, Baoyu was so absurd, how many people would be offended if such words like Lu Bei were spread out!However, Jia's family is like the bamboo basket that leaks from all sides, it can't hide the secret at all, but it only takes a stick of incense to spread it to the garden.Now that the imperial concubine is still alive, and the Jia family is Yousheng, perhaps no one will care about this, at most it will be treated as a joke for ignorant children, but what about the future?If Yuanchun loses power and the Jia family falls, it is inevitable that they will not become the target of political enemies!At that time, what should the Jia family do?What should Baoyu do?

Xue Baochai thought so, and sighed, "Ying'er, let's go, let's go to Rongqingtang too!" Whether it's for his own image or for his own future, he has to persuade Baoyu a few words on this matter.

When they arrived at Rongqing Hall, Xue Baochai did not see Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai laughed at herself. This sister Lin really hid Baoyu thoroughly, especially after she got engaged.

"Sister Bao is here too? I asked when Aunt Cai came, why is Sister Bao gone? No, you are here." Jia Tanchun greeted her with a smile, took Xue Baochai's hand and smiled.

"Greetings to the old lady." Xue Baochai said with a smile, and Mother Jia asked her to sit down quickly.Xue Baochai sat down with a smile, then saw Jia Baoyu talking about something in front of Jia Wan, and said with a smile: "What are Brother Bao and Qiaoer talking about?"

Jia Tanchun smiled and said: "Isn't Qiaoer learning needlework recently? Although her handicraft is not very good, she is very good at painting flowers, which are elegant and elegant. The second brother saw it once by chance and liked it like something. Qiaoer wants it! Qiaoer is very busy now, where there is no time to do this, she said to give the pattern to the second brother, and let him find someone to embroider it, but the second brother said that the pattern is spiritual, change someone else Embroidery may not be as good as it is, and I have been pestering Qiaoer to make a fan cover for me!"

Everyone in the room laughed.Xue Baochai saw that the room was full of people, including Mrs. Wang, but no one took Bao Yulu's stupid words to heart.Xue Baochai sighed inwardly, is there no one in the room who understands?

"Brother Bao, it stands to reason that I shouldn't have said this. It's just that I am older than you, and I have more experience than you. It's okay if you don't know some things. If you know it, if you don't say it, it's mine." No more." Xue Baochai said carefully, she was really afraid that this master would be upset and kick his hoof in front of so many people, "I heard that Brother Bao was talking nonsense in front of my uncle today, so I won't say what it is about. In such a short period of time, even the garden knew about it. It can be seen how many pairs of eyes are fixed on Brother Bao behind the scenes. Now I don’t know if this word has spread outside. Brother Bao is still young now , and for the sake of the empress, no one will say anything. However, such words are not good for Brother Bao's future. If Brother Bao wants to enter the imperial examination in the future, if someone finds out this article, it will be bad after all. Of course, there are old ladies and wives here, this is just my little experience, if what I say is wrong, don't be angry with old ladies and wives."

Mrs. Wang looked serious, and when she saw Xue Baochai say this, she took Xue Baochai's hand and said, "Good boy, thanks to you. Otherwise, my precious jade will be destroyed!" Then she said sharply, "Today, the second master Bao said Don’t spread the words to the outside world, if a word is leaked, don’t blame me for turning against me! Zhou Rui’s family, you go and check to see who spread the words!”

Then she said to Aunt Xue with red eyes, "This is the advantage of Bao girl. She thought of what others thought of, and she thought of it for me. Bao girl, I thank you for your brother Bao! "

Xue Baochai hurriedly stood up, "Auntie, what did you say? Brother Bao is young, so he will inevitably act a little bit indulgent. Since we have thought of it, we should mention it everywhere."

Mother Jia looked at the scene in front of her, smiled, and gave Xue Baochai a high look, but that was all. Xue Baochai was smart and kind, but he had too many thoughts and methods.For example, if Yu'er would persuade Baoyu about the matter just now, she would only talk to Baoyu in private, not in front of so many people.Xue Baochai's move was intended to show off in front of everyone, and of course, it was more for himself.In fact, if these things are put aside, Xue Baochai is really a good candidate for a good wife!

Jia Tanchun's heart skipped a beat when she heard Xue Baochai's words. If someone spread the words, she could think of no one except Aunt Zhao.Over the years, many things have happened between Aunt Zhao and Huan'er behind the scenes, and even the beating of the second elder brother has the shadow of Huan'er.He was humble and flattering in front of his wife, but every time he was beaten back to his original shape because of Aunt Zhao and Huan'er!If Aunt Zhao is found to be involved in this incident, will he still have a good life?

Thinking of this, Jia Tanchun laughed, "It's Sister Bao after all, even if she is more knowledgeable than us, she will teach us in the future!"

Sure enough, after hearing this, Mrs. Wang gave Jia Tanchun an approving look, "Your third sister is right, you are older than them, so you should teach them more."

Xue Baochai smiled reservedly when she heard the words, but Jia Wan shook her head secretly when she heard it, she didn't know what Xue Baochai was thinking, could it be that she accepted the statement that all the girls from the Jia family were inferior to her so openly?Is this the way to be a guest?It's ridiculous that it started with the wife of the Jia family.

Jia Wan quietly looked at Jia Mu's face, and sure enough, the smile on Jia Mu's face had disappeared, she only looked at the girls sitting below, but Jia Tanchun was busy flattering Mrs. Wang Xue Baochai, and Jia Yingchun and Jia Xichun were alone. Sitting there like a log, he hung up on nothing to do with himself, and he didn't see Jiamu's face.

Jia Wan sighed, at this time, it's time to come out and gain a sense of presence by yourself!

"Oh! I don't like to hear the words of the third aunt. The aunts are all brought up by the old lady. Could it be that the third aunt said that the old lady did not raise her properly? Where does this put the mother? Besides, Aunt Xue is just Living here, the third sister always said that Aunt Xue is better than the girls in our family. Isn't this intentionally trapping Aunt Xue in an unrighteous way? After all, it is only heard that the guest can do as he pleases, but he has never heard of the guest bullying the owner! "

Jia Wan's words made everyone's faces change, and Jia Tanchun's face was particularly flustered. She looked at Mrs. Wang's unfriendly eyes and explained in a panic: "I didn't mean that. I really didn't mean that! Ancestor! Ma'am!" She just habitually belittled herself to elevate Xue Baochai, who knew that Jia Wan caught the conversation, she really didn't think so!

The more Mrs. Wang thinks about it, the more this is the case. Yes, Yuan Chun was raised by the old lady, and so are these girls. By belittling these girls, isn't it a question of Yuan Chun's upbringing?In the past, I was negligent, and I was coaxed by the third girl!Also, what's so good about the daughter of a bitch.Mrs. Wang glanced at Jia Tanchun who was panicked, and snorted coldly, "From now on, I will never mention this again."

Xue Baochai was startled and vigilant, yes, she was in a daze, why did she acquiesce to this in front of the old lady!Isn't this deliberately hitting the old lady in the face?At this time, I couldn't say anything more, so I had to slowly turn around in the future.

Seeing this, Jia's mother smiled and hugged Jia Wan in her arms, "Don't be offended by Aunt Xue, I'm a Qiaoer, but I speak too bluntly and easily offend people. Your Jiabao girl is indeed a good girl. Even a granddaughter can't compare!"

Aunt Xue broke out in a cold sweat, and said with an embarrassed smile: "The old lady was joking and joking, the girls in the Duke's Mansion can still be poor in education, how can our Baochai compare, and those who can't can't compare!"

When Xue Baochai heard what Aunt Xue said, she felt bleak in her heart. She believed that she was much better than the Yingchun sisters in terms of appearance and knowledge. Therefore, every time Jia Tanchun said this, she acquiesced. It's not right to say that, but in her heart, she still thinks so.But now Aunt Xue's words made her completely understand that they are not comparable, not to mention, in terms of status, they are the daughters of the Duke's Mansion, and she is just a girl from a declining imperial merchant, how can she compare?

Xue Baochai lowered her head sadly, and she didn't listen to what she said after that.

Coming out of Rongqing Hall, Xue Baochai was full of worries and was not in the mood to go to Mrs. Wang to compliment her. Even Aunt Xue didn't want to deal with it anymore, so she hurriedly said goodbye and walked into the garden.

Jia Tanchun can't take care of himself now, so he can't take care of her, sisters Yingchun and Xichun won't take the initiative to join in the fun, Jia Baoyu is still pestering Jia Wan for a fan cover, he doesn't take the incident just now to heart superior.Therefore, only Xue Baochai walked forward alone facing the rising sun.

The autumn sun was very warm, and it shone warmly on his body, but Xue Baochai only felt the bone-chilling cold.She couldn't tell where this chill came from, whether it was a new understanding of her identity, or her indifference to her relatives.Maybe not, this chill came from deep in my heart, but it was hidden deep in the past, and I never noticed it.

Standing on the Qinfang Bridge, looking at the flowing water under the bridge, Xue Baochai sneered, whether fate or luck, she Xue Baochai is not a person willing to accept fate, since she cannot change her origin, then she must work hard to change her children of origin!One day, I, Xue Baochai, will be able to fulfill my wish and be proud of everyone!

After that incident, Jia Wan found that Xue Baochai had become quieter. She was no longer the same as before, talking loudly, citing scriptures, and not often appearing beside Baoyu. More often, she silently followed Mrs. Wang and accompanied Mrs. Wang. Talking to relieve boredom, Mrs. Wang gradually seemed to be inseparable from Xue Baochai.

That's all, anyway, whether Xue Baochai changes or not doesn't affect him.Compared with Xue Baochai, Jia Wan is more worried about whether her mother can give birth safely in a place in Yunnan where the folk customs are not open and there is a lack of medical care.After silently counting on her fingers for a long time, Jia Wan sighed, no matter how clear the calculation is, let alone being beyond reach, even if Wang Xifeng was in front of her when she gave birth, she couldn't do anything!

"Girl, don't just sit in a daze. A father-in-law is coming up ahead. He has your mother's words. The old lady told you to go over quickly!" Xiaohong opened the curtain and walked in, saying.

"Ah? What's the matter? What are you doing here this year?" Jia Wan raised her head blankly and asked.

"How does this servant know, but seeing sister Hu Po's face, it should be a good thing! Girl, go and change your clothes!" Xiao Hong pushed Jia Wan to get up, and said with a smile.

Jia Wan sighed resignedly, it’s not good to wear clothes in ancient times, she had to change her clothes every now and then, when she saw people she changed her clothes, An asked An to change her clothes, alas, at the beginning, she was also a qualified rich second generation, but at that time My son doesn't have so many clothes!Today, she has a total of 24 sets of clothes throughout the year. Of course, this is only on the surface.As far as she knew, before Wang Xifeng left, there were seven or eight large boxes of clothes and cloth left for herself.In addition, there are also four sets during the holidays, and there are four sets for birthdays, and there are gifts from relatives.Alas, she has not worn a single old dress since she traveled through time!Oh, what a luxury!

However, she loves it!

Jia Wan changed into a silver pattern embroidered butterfly dress, and went to Jia Mu's place, and saw everyone was there, Lin Daiyu was sitting beside Jia Mu with a blushing face, when she saw Jia Wan coming, Jia Mu smiled and waved: "Qiaoer come here quickly."

As Jia Wan walked, she asked curiously, "What's the matter? Are you so happy?"

Mother Jia said with a smile: "The wife of the Yang family came to the palace to greet the queen mother, and the mother happened to be there too. Speaking of your aunt Lin, the queen mother became interested and announced your aunt Lin to the palace, and heard that the lady of the Yang family Speaking of you, the Empress Dowager will let you go into the palace together! Tomorrow, your second wife and I will take you and your Aunt Lin into the palace."

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "Go back and let the mothers tidy up for you. The pleated Ruyi skirt made by sewing last time is pretty good. I also have a set of red jewellery. I'll let Yu Chuaner bring it to you later." .”

Jia Mu smiled and said, "Red Treasure is free, children's families don't have to be so grand. I will tell your mother later that I will stop my homework today. I will teach you the etiquette of entering the palace first. Tomorrow It would be bad for my son to be rude in front of the empress dowager. Put on your clothes and jewelry at night, come here and let me have a look."

Jia Wan looked at Mother Jia in a daze, the queen mother wanted to see her, why?The lady of the Yang family likes herself, she knows it, after all, the lady of the Yang family treated her well that day, but why did the queen mother want to see herself?

Seeing that she was silent, Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "This child, is he so happy and stupid?"

Lin Daiyu also tugged on her sleeves quietly, and Jia Wan realized this, and hid behind Jia Mu pretending to be shy.Covered by Jia's mother, she clearly saw the envy in Xue Baochai's eyes, the jealousy in Jia Tanchun's eyes, and the indifference of Yingchun and Xichun. .Forget it, after returning home, ask Nanny Fang carefully, what taboos are there in the palace, she always feels that tomorrow is a Hongmen banquet, and the visitors are not kind!

When Jia Wan returned to her yard and told Nanny Yang and Nanny Fang about the matter, the two seemed to have noticed it long ago, their eyes did not fluctuate, and they only smiled slightly, "Girl's etiquette is fine, as long as there are no accidents tomorrow , you shouldn’t make a fool of yourself. But you must remember, no matter what happens in the palace, don’t look at what you shouldn’t, don’t listen to what you shouldn’t listen to, and don’t care about what you shouldn’t!” Nanny Yang said flatly.

"Then what if I'm not careful and see something I shouldn't see or hear something I shouldn't hear?" Jia Wan thought for a while, bit her lip and said, the reason why she didn't say the last one was really because she didn't have the guts and didn't That mood is nosy.

"The girl must control her eyes and ears, don't look too much, don't listen too much, don't talk too much!" Mother Fang said with a smile.

Jia Wan chuckled, but she made up her mind that she would always be by the old lady's side during the one-day tour of the palace tomorrow, and would not go anywhere!

Early the next morning, before dawn, Jia Wan was taken off, and then Nanny Yang and Nanny Fang rubbed her face and body with both hands, and finally calmed down, and Jia Wan just opened her eyes.Nanny Yang and Nanny Fang looked up and down, and nodded in satisfaction when they felt that everything was fine.

"Girl, the slaves can't follow the girl today, the girl must be careful. Remember what the slaves said, don't read too much, don't listen too much, don't talk too much!" Fang Nanny said cautiously.

Jia Wan's chaotic mind finally became clear at this time, and she also nodded cautiously, "Yes! I know!"

When they arrived at Jia Mu's place, Jia Mu was still wearing her clothes, and Amber brought a cup of hot milk, "Miss, drink some! You won't be able to use it when you go out."

Jia Wan looked at the bowl of goat's milk reluctantly, and shook her head resolutely, "No more, I don't want to drink this, just a few snacks."

Fei Cui persuaded: "Girl, it's still early, just thinking about that, it's still in time. You haven't used water since you woke up in the morning, so drink some!" Before entering the palace, you can't drink more tea, for fear that when the time comes It doesn't look good in front of noble people, but it's too early to go out, so there's no need.

Jia Wan shook her head, "Don't drink." If you don't want to drink, you don't drink it, you'd rather die of thirst than drink it, in case of urgent need to urinate, leave the old lady and the others, what if something happens!

After Jia Mu and the others packed up and came out, they simply used a few pieces of snacks. Seeing Jia Wan refusing to drink any water, Jia Mu smiled and shook her head, "Don't worry, the Empress Dowager is kind, even if there is something rude, the Empress Dowager It won't be a surprise either."

Jia Wan smiled, raised the glass, and put it down with a little water on her lips.Seeing this, Mother Jia could only smile and shake her head.

A few people went to the gate of the palace in a carriage, without waiting too long, the guard who guarded the gate heard that it was the old matriarch of the Rongguo Mansion, and immediately let them go.After entering the inner city, except for Jiamu, who is the first-class princess and wife, who can take a sedan chair, everyone else has to walk into the palace, including the mother of the noble concubine, Mrs. Wang.

Lin Daiyu and Jia Wan had to circle more than half of the garden every day, so the distance was not a problem.When they arrived outside the Ningshou Palace where the Empress Dowager lived, the two of them only had rosy faces, Lin Daiyu was slightly out of breath, but everything else was fine, Mrs. Wang's underwear was already drenched with sweat, and the makeup on her face was also soaked in sweat Some of them are spent.

Everyone stopped outside the palace gate for a while, finishing their makeup. In fact, Mrs. Wang mainly did it.Then it was passed on by eunuchs and maids.Soon, a court lady came out and asked Jia Mu and others to go in.

During the whole process, Jia Wan just lowered her head and followed not far behind Jiamu. When Jiamu stopped, she stopped too. Jiamu knelt down, and she also knelt. Jiamu greeted the queen mother and others, and she also followed, not much , a lot of steps.

The queen mother and Jia Mu are obviously old acquaintances, "Come here, give the old lady a seat!"

The two eunuchs next to her immediately moved a brocade stool. Mrs. Wang and Lin Daiyu supported Jiamu to sit down. The others were not so lucky and had to stand beside her, and so did Mrs. Wang.Therefore, Mrs. Wang envied Jia Mu more and more in her heart. When will she be able to have such a blessing.There is also a place to sit in front of the Queen Mother!Looking at it now, I can only hope that Yuanchun will give birth to the prince and become the queen mother. At that time, as the mother of the queen mother, I can have a seat!

"Which one is the daughter of the Lin family who was the former censor?" Mrs. Wang was imagining, when the queen mother's voice suddenly sounded.

Lin Daiyu, who was anxious, heard her name, flustered, and then calmed down, took two steps forward, and knelt down, "My daughter, Mrs. Lin, send my regards to the empress dowager and empress, and to all the empresses."

"Quickly, help the Lin family girl up!" The Queen Mother said with a smile, and then said, "Come to me, let me have a look!"

Lin Daiyu had no choice but to walk slowly to the Queen Mother and stand still.