Xue Baochai, the belly of the Red Chamber

The Dafeng Dynasty has only been in existence for three to 40 years now, and the requirements for women are far less stringent than those of the previous dynasty.On the lively streets, unmarried women can be seen almost everywhere, walking on the street with maids and servants, and there are also some daughter-in-laws from poor families who set up stalls on both sides of the road, selling some jewelry or purses, to subsidize their families .

As for cousins ​​like Xue Baochai and Jia Lian, as long as they don't meet alone and have someone to accompany them, it's quite normal here.Don't be afraid of some people talking nonsense.

Yun Juan looked inside with some worry, turned his head, and whispered to Yun Shu: "Sister Yun Shu, is this appropriate? Although we are guarding outside, the girl and Second Master Lian will meet alone, if outsiders know about it. Afraid of damaging the girl's reputation?" Although it is normal for cousins ​​to meet each other, it is still a bit inappropriate if there are only two of them.

"What are you worried about? Our girl's people are all here and there. We are not the ones who talk nonsense, who would talk nonsense." Yun Shu said calmly.

Glancing at Zhao'er, "Who knows if some people have ulterior motives? Not all the people in the mansion are as clean as ours. Some people are very chaotic. Some slaves put on airs, He is even bigger than the master. I don’t even know how to manage the house. If it was placed in our house, he would have died a long time ago. It’s okay for him to show off outside.”

Yun Shu also took a look at Zhao'er, and said, "You can rest assured. If one day, someone takes this matter and dares to damage the girl's name, then let him make amends with his life." Although the words were spoken softly, there was a hint of ruthlessness in the tone.

Listening to Yun Juan and Yun Shu's words.Zhao'er, who was standing not far away, was still standing still, with an unmoved look on his face, but his back was already dripping with cold sweat, his head was slightly lowered, and the corners of his mouth twitched and twitched.Knowing that these two people are worried about him, these words are specially said for him to hear.But they also wronged themselves too much.Even if he lent himself another ten guts, he would not dare to tell what happened today.Otherwise, don't wait for them to take any action.The second master is afraid that he will take care of himself first.

But then again, I have been with the second master for the past two years, and I already felt that my second master has a cruel personality, which is not normal, but I didn't expect that there is really a sky outside the sky, and there are people outside the people.This is actually a higher level.He said why when the second grandma sent someone over to ask the second master to entertain the young master Xue's cousin, why the second master agreed uncharacteristically.I thought it was a sign of reconciliation with Second Mistress.Now it seems that he really thought too much.

Others thought that Second Grandma's temper was too aggressive and jealous, which aroused Second Master's disgust.But he knew that although he didn't know the reason, it was definitely not because of Second Mistress' temperament.

After accompanying and beating, the only Zhaoer who is an outsider.Yun Shu and Yun Juan stopped talking.

It's not that they are busy.It's just that yesterday, when they visited Jia's house, it really opened their eyes.

The servants of Jia's family are really unflattering. They all have big tempers, and they don't talk about climbing high and scolding low, which is a common thing.But they saw it with their own eyes, but they are just a slave, even if they have two points of face in the mansion, what's the point?If it wasn't given by the master, where would he have the right to speak, and it's just a matter of playing around in front of other slaves.When you come to the master, you should be more respectful.

But yesterday, Mrs. Wang's accompanying roommate, Zhou Rui's family, pointed at a little boy and yelled at him, saying all sorts of nasty things.Looking at his clothes, I thought he was just a servant, but I didn't expect it.It turned out to be Jia Huan, the concubine of Master Jia Er.

Although it is said to be from a concubine, it is more honorable than being a descendant from a concubine.But it doesn't make sense, let a slave curse like this.

On the other side.

After nearly an incense stick of discussion, Xue Baochai and Jia Lian also reached a consensus here.

Both of them showed a false smile tacitly: "Second Brother Lian, I hope we can have a happy cooperation!"

"This is natural." Jia Lian heard Xue Baochai's change of address, and knew that he had already initially received Xue Baochai's approval.But from this point of view, it was worthwhile for him to come out today.

Xue Baochai said again: "Then, I will leave here first. Cousin Lian is a man, and he will have a great future in the future. Although this Dexin Study is not comparable to an old-fashioned shop like Mobaozhai, there are still many There is a good book here. I hope Cousin Lian can study it carefully. Don’t worry, as long as it is the book that Cousin Lian chooses, I can give you a [-]% discount.” At the end of the conversation, I looked at Jia Lian, with meaningful eyes .

Jia Lian is also a smart person, he knew the meaning of Xue Baochai's words in an instant, and if something happened in the future, he would send people here to spread the word.He laughed immediately and said, "Cousin Xue is the one who thinks more thoughtfully. I'm not being disrespectful here."

"Then I'll leave here first." Xue Baochai blessed Fushen and said.

Jia Lian cupped his hands: "Cousin, go slowly."

Sitting on the carriage going back, Xue Baochai looked at the Ruyi Peach Blossom in his hand, and for a moment, he smiled a little confusedly: "I didn't expect such an interesting person to appear in Jia's family. It really makes people look forward to Jia's birthday in the future." It's a big show at home."

Turning his head, he asked Yun Shu, "Yun Shu, tell Dan Xin Danqing. Let them check the Jia family's affairs inside and out for me. No matter how small it is, don't let it go. Remember , from the master to the slave, no one is allowed to be spared."

"Yes, girl."

"The girl is back. Just now, the wife sent the little maid over, saying that she has something important to discuss with the girl, and asked the girl to go over."

Only then did Xue Baochai bring Yunjuan Yunshu and a few maidservants into the door, and saw Hualing who was serving beside her coming over, blessed her body, and said so.

Nodded: "Well, I see." Then she didn't go inside, but turned around and went to Aunt Xue's Fushou Hall.

"Miss is here." As soon as Xue Baochai walked in, she saw that Aunt Xue's Jixiang was already waiting outside, and when she saw Xue Baochai hurriedly raised the curtain, she said so.

Xue Baochai asked, "Madam, is there any urgent matter here?"

"It's not an important matter. It's just that just now, my concubine sent a companion named Zhou Rui's family over, and brought a letter to my wife, which is said to be written by my concubine herself." Ji Xiang replied.

Xue Baochai understood immediately.The reason why Aunt Xue was looking for her was because she was afraid that it was inseparable from the letter written by Mrs. Wang.

Walking into the inner room, Xue Baochai greeted Aunt Xue.

"Ma'am, what's the urgent order for my daughter?" Xue Baochai asked with a smile, and the corner of her eyes fell on the opened letter on the table beside her.

Aunt Xue sighed first, and then said: "I don't have anything to do here. It's at your aunt's place. If there is something to ask, please help me." Then she took the letter to Xue Baochai, "You have to read it first. Look." In the end, she couldn't help but say, "Your aunt has really had a hard time these years."

Xue Baochai took the letter and found that the letter was really not thin, there were as many as three or four.After quickly scanning the letter written by Mrs. Wang, after reading this letter, Xue Baochai had to sigh for Mrs. Wang's writing style.This letter was written with sincerity. It first reviewed the sisterhood between her and Aunt Xue, and then talked about her own difficulties and situation in Rongguo Mansion.It wasn't until the very end that the point was made.

Just to borrow money.

What do you say that you feel sorry for Jia Yuanchun suffering in the palace and need money to manage, and want her to live better.Because of this, most of her dowry has been put into it. She is short of money now, and she hopes that Aunt Xue can help.

At the end, he said that when Jia Yuanchun had a good future, he would never forget Aunt Xue's kindness today.He even pointed out a little cryptically that Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu were about the same age, waiting for some ominous words.

After reading this letter, Xue Baochai only had two words: Hehe.

She knew from yesterday that her aunt was not easy to get along with. She was good at calculating and had a big heart.But she never thought that it was only a day's work, and she actually hit her head on her own head.Although the words in this letter were beautiful, it said that it was borrowing money, and it would be returned to Aunt Xue when she had a little more money in the future, but the words were pure and innocent.If you want to lie to her, go to hell.

Looking up at Aunt Xue, she asked, "I don't know what Ma'am means here?" Seeing the sympathy on Aunt Xue's face and the worry for Mrs. Wang in her eyes, she already knew Aunt Xue's answer in her heart.

"Look at what your aunt said is so difficult. Besides, it's not easy for your eldest cousin in the palace. Our flesh and blood relatives should help if we can." Aunt Xue said without the slightest hesitation.

For Aunt Xue's answer, Xue Baochai said that it was completely expected.

She doesn't mind helping her relatives occasionally, but if she is as big-hearted as Mrs. Wang, it's fine if she's not familiar with it.Some embarrassedly frowned: "It should be like this. It's just that my wife, our family's situation is no longer what it used to be. My brother has no talent in business, and I'm just a daughter. The family's property was before going to Beijing. It's almost done, leaving only here in the capital and some ancestral property. Although we have a lot of money in our hands. But my brother has reached the age of marriage, and my second uncle also said that I want to help my brother find an errand. It costs money everywhere, and I’m afraid that the management of money will be indispensable at that time.”

What Xue Baochai said was very skillful.Because after Xue Jian passed away, the most important thing for Aunt Xue was a pair of children. If Xue Baochai was here, maybe she could feel wronged a little bit, but if it was Xue Pan, it would be completely useless.Xue Pan is the only child of their Xue family. After Xue Jian passed away, if Xue Baochai hadn't been in charge of Xue Pan, according to Aunt Xue's doting on her children, Xue Pan would have become a playboy long ago.

Sure enough, when Aunt Xue heard Xue Baochai's words, she immediately hesitated.Although my sister is important, she is not as important as my son. I must know that my future will depend on my son's retirement.

"Madam, I also know. This place makes you a little embarrassed. Although our family is no longer as good as it was when my father was around, it will be fine if we help a little." Of course Xue Baochai didn't really want to help Mrs. Wang, but If she doesn't make a move here, she is afraid that Aunt Xue will use her private money to make up for it.According to her temperament, once she makes a move, the amount must be quite a lot.Although the family has a lot of money, it is not someone else's bank.

What's more, for someone like Mrs. Wang, if there is one, there will be two, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get rid of it by then.

When Aunt Xue heard the words, her tangled expression suddenly became joyful, "With my son's words, I feel at ease here." Her tone paused, and then she continued: "Your aunt has helped us. Many, she just asked me to borrow some money here, which is what she meant. I'm afraid it will affect the relationship between flesh and blood relatives." What's more, the elder sister also hinted that she would ask for Baoyu when she reached the age of the hairpin, so The relationship becomes more intimate.But if you borrow a little money, you shouldn't.I'm also afraid of ruining Chai'er's good marriage.

Xue Baochai also smiled, "Madam is right." Then he talked with Aunt Xue for a while, but Xue Baochai always had a smile on his face, but the smile was not as good as his eyes.

As soon as she came out of Aunt Xue's room, Xue Baochai's face turned cold, and she gritted her teeth and murmured: "It's no wonder that we are asked to live in her house over and over again. It turns out that we orphans and widows are easy to bully. Keep thinking about the money at home! What you say is beautiful, what kind of family relationship, broken bones are still connected, such big words are not afraid of flashing your tongue..." She even used her brains Come on her head... Since she is in a hurry to feel uncomfortable, she will help her.

"Yunjuan, tell Danxin to come over. Immediately." Xue Baochai said.

Yun Juan didn't dare to delay any more at the moment, so he immediately responded with a yes, and decided not to mention it.

Dan Xin already knew something from Yun Juan when he came here, and he didn't dare to say anything when he saw Xue Baochai, "Girl."

"Go, give this thing to the second master Lian. And tell him, as a sincerity to cooperate with him, let him no matter what method he uses to let people see the contents of this box within one day. Jia Baoyu Eat it." Xue Baochai said with a sneer.

Dan Xin picked up the half-sized palm-sized box on the table, and replied, "Yes."

She actually dared to hit her head with her brains, so don't worry about her being cruel.A cold light flashed across Xue Baochai's eyes quickly.