Xue Baochai, the belly of the Red Chamber

Early the next morning, Jia Lian brought a few servants, a beautiful maid and several boxes of things, and under Wang Xifeng's reluctant eyes, he set off for Lantai County.

However, although Jia Lian said that he had left here, it did not mean that the Rongguo Mansion had stopped.Although we all know that Jia Amnesty is an unscrupulous person, but he never thought that he would be able to get into this role. When he was fooling around with some cronies outside, he would be so careless and give Jia Baoyu and Xiren the lingering things during the day. It is preached everywhere.

Although it is said that the Rongguo Mansion has not fallen down now, it used to be magnificent for a while, but now that there is such a big lace, everyone's eyes are attracted to it for a while.

You must know that Jia Baoyu is considered a well-known person among the noble children in the capital.Of course, the fame here is not a good one.

Everyone in the capital knew that when Jia Baoyu was born, he was born with jade in his mouth, and he was considered a man of great fortune.But I didn't expect that he grabbed a handful of rouge and gouache and came over. Although he was said to be a smart child, he was ignorant and ignorant all day long. Rouge.

I thought it was just because he was young and didn't show much, that's why.But seeing that he is getting older now, he is already 14 years old.It was still the same, but it caused many nobles to glance at the corners of their mouths in disdain.

Originally thought that he was afraid of being tabooed by the royal family, so he pretended to be like this, but looking at it coldly for so many years, this Jia Baoyu was probably just like that. .Besides, even if he is taboo in the royal family, he will not take an official career in the future, but like playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, there must be something that can be sold.But now it is very obvious that there is no one who has heard of it, so it can be seen that it is just a straw bag.

He also said that there is something great, don't laugh at other people's big teeth.

Regarding the two or three things in the Rongguo Mansion, there are many rumors in the capital, not even Jia Baoyu alone, other things, for example, Jia Mu used filial piety to prevent the eldest son who had inherited the title from living in the main courtyard. Go, let the second son live in instead.Although it is said that Zi and his family only live in the side room this time, there is no problem legally, but it is a bit untenable morally.

All of a sudden gossip about Rongguo Mansion was really lively in the capital.

Although Jia's mother is a little old now, she is not in charge.But he still has sharp eyes and ears. After hearing about the outside world, he knew that Jia Baoyu's story was actually spread by Jia Amnesty.Immediately, someone called Jia She over, pointed at his nose and began to curse, the words were very ugly, he just didn't say that Jia She was not kind, and actually ruined the reputation of the younger generation.

It's just that although Jia's mother said that she was scolding vigorously, Jia Amnesty didn't care at all.He has long been used to scolding by Mother Jia here, and it's not unheard of for him to hear worse words than this, and now he just needs to feel good about himself.He saw that Jia Baoyu was now known as a lecherous and daytime prostitute at a young age, and someone from a family dared to marry his own girl to him.

Fourteen or fifteen years old, but just the age to see each other.

Just like what Jia She was thinking, even though Jia's mother yelled at Jia She a lot here, it didn't help, and it didn't hurt Jia She.

However, the impact on Jia Baoyu was greater.

Jia Baoyu is 14 years old this year, and he was born in the Duke's Mansion. Although he is said to be the second son of the second wife, but I heard that the old lady loves this grandson very much.If you don't want a great future, but only want to be rich and honored throughout your life, then marrying your daughter is a good marriage.What's more, although Rongguo Mansion is said to have declined, it can only be regarded as a second-rate family.But for many people, this is enough.

It can be said that Jia Baoyu's market in the capital is not bad.

But now that there is such an incident, many people who love their daughters immediately retreated, and they have a better understanding of the inside story of Rongguo Mansion.Those who are smarter have kept a certain distance from his family since then, and have no contact with him.

Mrs. Wang had already shown Xiang Jia Baoyu several good girls, but after such a commotion, they stopped mentioning it immediately.The angry Mrs. Wang has nothing to do even if she suffers from liver pain.

"It's all a bunch of dogs who look down on people, but it's just a young kid messing around for a while, and they all took it seriously." Mrs. Wang came back from the outside, full of anger, and returned to her room. Li said with an ugly face.

Zhou Rui's family immediately coaxed and said: "Madam is right. Our second master Bao is the most intelligent and good at learning. In the future, it is no problem to earn a champion in the imperial examination. Some of them will regret it in the future. Madam doesn't have to worry about it." Their words are hurtful, but they all have no winks together." Don't look at the beautiful words of Zhou Rui's family, but thinking about what Jia Baoyu has done in my heart, I can't help but think that if her family is also a wealthy family, she Here is also reluctant to marry their daughter to such a womanizer.

Although what Zhou Rui's family said made Mrs. Wang feel better, but she still couldn't help herself. She hated Jia Amnesty so much, but she had nothing to do with Jia Amnesty. Her hoof hooked Baoyu to do this kind of thing, and her Baoyu didn't have to suffer from this kind of idleness.Then he ordered in a harsh voice: "Pass on my words, Xiren must not make her feel better. Assign her any dirty work. Don't worry about any affection."

"Don't worry, madam, I'll give you an order right away, and it won't make things easier for her." Zhou Rui's family hurriedly responded.

Only then did Mrs. Wang feel relieved.

But then thinking about Jia Baoyu's marriage, the brows that were a little relaxed frowned again: "I have to think about Baoyu's marriage as soon as possible. I can't be like Zhu Er, marrying a mourner." Thinking of When Li Wan entered the door, not only did not have a few sets of dowry, but in less than two years, she killed her Zhu Er. If she didn't think that she left a trace of flesh and blood for Zhu Er, how could she accommodate her here? she.Early sent her to the monastery, where the ancient Buddha with the green lantern, went to pray for Zhu Er.

Zhou Rui's family didn't dare to express any opinions after hearing Mrs. Wang's words.No matter how much you look down on Grandma Zhu, with her status over there, and Brother Lan at her knees, sooner or later she will make it through the day.Then he changed the subject and said, "Ma'am, don't you like cousin girls? Now Master Biao has been promoted to the small captain of the Imperial Guard, and has a bright future. This cousin girl is also beautiful and capable, and she is a match made in heaven with our second master Bao." couple."

Undoubtedly, the cousin Zhou Rui's family talked about was not Lin Daiyu, but Xue Baochai.

After hearing what Zhou Rui's family said, Mrs. Wang quickly changed her mind and said, "Your words have reached my heart." In fact, although she said she liked Xue Baochai earlier, she thought she was a dignified person. Dafang, IKEA IKEA, but her identity is somewhat lacking, she is just a businesswoman.Therefore, although she hinted inside and out that Aunt Xue wanted to make Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai a pair, she just said that and didn't take it seriously.In her opinion, her precious jade is so good, if not for the fact that the son-in-law cannot become an official, she would like to be matched with a princess here.

It's just that she is really reluctant to part with Xue Baochai's family wealth, so she wants to ask Xue Baochai to be Jia Baoyu's second wife.She also knew that Xue Baochai was Aunt Xue's darling, so it would be impossible for her to say it directly, and it would definitely end up causing the sisters to become enemies.Then he thought of a compromise.Knowing that Aunt Xue has a good relationship with Dongfu Youshi, she conspired with Youshi, praised Jia Baoyu from time to time, and at the same time secretly talked about Xue Baochai's identity.Let Aunt Xue feel ashamed here, and she will bring it up when the time comes.

So it will be a matter of course.

Everything was going smoothly, but I didn't expect to stumble here.Now she has to think about it again.After all, Xue Pan saw something promising.

It's just that Mrs. Wang probably never expected that what she said to Zhou Rui's family would be passed on to Xue Baochai not long after.There was no accident, Xue Baochai's face was ugly as hell, thinking of Aunt Xue and Wang Ziteng's face, she hadn't dealt with Mrs. Wang cruelly yet, she just let Jia Baoyu be held and punished once.I didn't expect her to be so ignorant of repentance.

Actually came up with this idea again.

If that's the case, I don't blame myself for being cruel.

"Yun Shu, tell Danxin that people are keeping an eye on the every move of Mrs. Wang and Zhou Rui's family. If there is any change, come and report immediately. And Jia Baoyu, tell Zixiao to pay more attention to Jia Baoyu Every move. I still have to find an opportunity for someone to give Jia Baoyu to eat this thing. Remember, you must see Jia Baoyu eat it with your own eyes.” Having said this, Xue Baochai found a thumb-sized piece of food from somewhere. The white porcelain bottle came out, threw it to Yun Shu and said.

Yun Shu responded immediately.

Xue Baochai said again: "By the way, if my brother comes back, let someone tell him that I have something to discuss with him. If it's still early, please invite him over."

Yun Shu replied again, and went about it without mentioning it.

Xue Baochai arranged these things here, thought for a while, then got up and went to Aunt Xue's yard.

"My son, come here at this time? But what can't be said?" When Aunt Xue saw Xue Baochai coming, she asked people to pour tea and cakes.

Xue Baochai said to the maid in the room: "You go outside and wait, I want to talk to my mother about my private affairs here."

When all the maids heard Xue Baochai's words, they were all blessed, so they didn't mention it when they went out.

Seeing Xue Baochai like this, Aunt Xue said in surprise, "Chai, but what's important?"

"Naturally, it's an important matter. Mother, although I shouldn't have asked this question, it's just that I haven't seen you have a charter here, so I had to speak." Xue Baochai pondered for a while and then said, "It's just a matter. Regarding brother's marriage, I don't know if Mother already has an idea in her heart?"

You might as well hear Xue Baochai mention these words, Aunt Xue was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Why do you think of asking this?"

"Brother is not too young now, he is already sixteen. He has also reached the age to talk about marriage. I heard people say that in the capital, most of the age like brother has already been married. Although at present Brother's future is the most important thing, but starting a family is also the most important thing." Xue Baochai said.

Aunt Xue also nodded: "Your words are reasonable. But I didn't pay attention, and your brother has reached his age." In the past, she didn't mention it, but she thought that Xue Pan had some achievements here. , so as to find him a noble girl from a noble family to be his wife. Now Xue Pan is already a member of the Imperial Guard here, and he has just been promoted to a new level. How long did it take to join the Imperial Guard, but only half a year.The results are already not cheap.It's time to think about marriage now.Then he said again: "It's my negligence." He hesitated: "It's just that we are not familiar with each other in the capital, even if we want to, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult."

"That's easy to say. Why don't you go and find your aunt, she must be clear." Xue Baochai suggested.

Aunt Xue's eyes lit up immediately: "But. I forgot." Thinking of Xue Pan's marriage, her heart became hot, and her attitude was positive, "I'll go to your aunt's place tomorrow."

Xue Baochai nodded very satisfied when she heard Aunt Xue's words.