Xue Baochai, the belly of the Red Chamber

As soon as Liu Siluo's words came out of her mouth, the atmosphere froze for a moment.

The fourth girl, Meng Qing, bit her lower lip even more, and glanced at Father Meng with some unease. Seeing Father Meng's frown, a trace of displeasure slipped across her expression.Knowing that this was a harbinger of Father Meng's anger, she felt a little bit of resentment towards Liu Siluo, which pot was left unopened and which pot was carried. I don't know that because of this incident a few years ago, the whole house was turned upside down.The bad relationship between mother and eldest brother made things worse. Even the father who always loved his mother couldn't help complaining about his mother this time.

She didn't know what kind of soup Liu Yuhuan used to give her mother, which caused her to speak for her again and again.

I don't even think about it, her character, talent and appearance are worthy of her elder brother, and the family is in such a situation, she dares to miss her elder brother, it's just a dream.

"Mother, you're so happy that you're a little confused. Today is the big brother's day, and there are many things to be busy, how can I have time to talk about this." After all, it is Meng Han who is old, and he is not confused, because it is not Meng's father. Her own daughter's position in the mansion is rather embarrassing, and she is very good at observing words and expressions, seeing Meng's father's complexion change a little.Immediately, some people who smoothed things over said.

Liu Siluo wanted to say something at first, but she watched Meng Han and Meng Qing keep giving her winks, not wanting her to speak.Looking up, she also saw that Father Meng's face was not very good, obviously displeased, although she was anxious in her heart, she naturally valued Father Meng more than her natal family.He didn't speak anymore at the moment.

Father Meng glanced at Meng Han appreciatively. The three daughters born to Si Luo were the most sensible of him, but unfortunately they were not his blood.

His face softened, "After all, Sister Han is more sensible. Madam, I have already told you that I already have a charter for Brother Han's marriage, and his first wife must not be Sister Huan. If you really like it, You can go back and ask for another time."

The next best thing is to ask sister Huan to be a concubine.How can this be?Liu Siluo opened her eyes slightly, and was about to refute.It's just that she was pulled by the sharp-eyed Meng Qing, and she turned her head in surprise. When she looked up again, she saw that Meng's father had left. Although she was somewhat displeased, it was just that Meng Qing was her own daughter, and she couldn't bear to scold. But still a little uncomfortable, "Qing'er, why did you hold me back just now?"

Meng Qing rolled his eyes in his heart, if he hadn't stopped in time, the relationship between father and mother might have gradually changed.Although the father has always been kind to the mother, the eldest brother is the only son of the father and the future pillar of the Meng family, not to mention that the mother used to rely on the elder brother to live and provide for the elderly.Even after going on like this for a few times, no matter how deep the father's affection for the mother is, it will be polished.Then he said, "Mom, let's go back to the yard to talk first. There are some things that are hard to say here."

Liu Siluo also knew that it was not easy to spread this topic, so she also nodded and took Meng Qing and Meng Han back.

It is not clear to Xue Baochai what happened to the Meng family.Now she was also worrying that the imperial examination had ended, which meant that there was not much time left for Emperor Zhengde to marry Meng Shihan to herself.

It's probably for the sake of justice.

During this month, Xue Baochai has been called into the palace frequently by Empress Cui.

The many times this time naturally attracted the attention of some caring people. Not to mention others, it was my relatives who came to inquire several times.Both the Wang family and the Jia family sent people over, and even historians who had never had much contact with each other also sent people to inquire secretly.

But because Aunt Xue herself didn't know very well that Xue Baochai was a slippery head, the people who came to inquire about it all returned in vain.

On this day, Mrs. Wang had just sent away her confidant woman in front of Mrs. Wang. Because of Jia Yuanchun's matter, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue had an affair. Madam has selfish intentions and wants to gain some power for Jia Yuanchun.Instead, he started to communicate with Aunt Xue again.

Aunt Xue couldn't help asking: "Chaier, what is it that the Empress called you into the palace? Can't even I say it?"

"Mother, it's not that my daughter didn't tell her. It's because my daughter is confused here. The empress summoned her daughter to the palace and only asked some commonplace questions, or she asked her about rouge and gouache. She didn't say much about it. What?" Queen Cui is really fine here?What really happened was Emperor Zhengde's side.

Aunt Xue claimed to know Xue Baochai well, and when she heard her words, she frowned, "Then what does the empress mean by this?"

Before Aunt Xue could figure it out, another female officer from Empress Cui came over.Naturally, Xue Baochai was summoned to the palace for the same purpose.But this time is a little different from the past, this time Aunt Xue will also go together.

This surprised Aunt Xue. You must know that although Empress Cui summoned Xue Baochai several times, she was alone, and she was only allowed to bring a maid with her at most.Although she was a little puzzled, it did not hinder Aunt Xue's enthusiasm. You must know how dignified it is to be summoned by the empress, and regardless of the doubts in your heart, she enthusiastically began to prepare for what she needed to enter the palace in three days. Clothes and hairpin jewelry.

Aunt Xue is not clear here, but Xue Baochai knows it clearly here.Knowing that this was a signal from Emperor Zhengde to herself, that is to say, the marriage between her and Meng Shihan would probably come down in the next few days, so she had a mental preparation.

Just like what Xue Baochai thought.

Entering the palace, Empress Cui obviously had already been entrusted by Emperor Zhengde, first she praised Xue Baochai a lot, but Aunt Xue got up again and again and said she dared not, the empress empress praised her.Then he found a few flowers he wanted for decoration, and said that Xue Baochai had a good eye, so he sent the palace maid to take Xue Baochai out together.

Knowing that Empress Cui was going to talk about her marriage with Meng Shihan, Xue Baochai also went out with the palace maid as well as she could.

Sure enough, when Xue Baochai came back with the Grand Palace Maid, she saw Aunt Xue with a happy face.The smile on the brow and the corner of the eye can't be hidden.

On the way back from the palace, Aunt Xue took Xue Baochai's hand and gave her instructions, and what she was talking about was Xue Baochai's marriage.It's just that she just thought that Xue Baochai had won Empress Cui's vision, so she paid attention to her marriage, and said that Xue Baochai is a lucky person.

As for the matchmaker, Empress Cui also mentioned it to Aunt Xue a little bit.Although Aunt Xue was a little disappointed about Meng Shihan's identity, she thought that the person chosen by Empress Cui would be the son of a prince, even if he was not the son of a county prince.

Although Meng Shihan's background is not bad, at least one level higher than Xue's family, but because she expected too much earlier, she was a little disappointed.But knowing that Meng Shihan is Jinke's Tanhua Lang, Empress Cui also said that Meng Shihan will definitely have a great future in the future.

Seeing Meng Shihan's portrait again, Aunt Xue was immediately satisfied.

On the way back, Aunt Xue's excitement didn't stop until she got home.

But fortunately, although Aunt Xue was a little too excited, fortunately, she didn't lose her mind. At least on this matter, except that she couldn't help but tell her second aunt Shi Shi once, the rest was Mrs. Wang. Bring it up again.

After Empress Cui summoned Aunt Xue, in less than ten days, Emperor Zhengde's edict of bestowing marriage arrived.

This incident was expected by Aunt Xue.However, Aunt Xue was taken aback again, she only sighed in her heart that Empress Cui seemed to really like Xue Baochai, otherwise she would not have specially asked for the imperial decree to bestow marriage.You must know that with an imperial decree, as long as Xue Baochai does not make any serious mistakes, then her position in the Meng family will be stable for the rest of her life, and no one can shake her.

Xue Baochai was given a marriage to Tanhualang of Jinke.

This surprised many people. After the imperial examination, when the top three of the First Class were parading through the streets on horseback.Meng Shihan's inconspicuousness compared with the number one pick and the second place in the list naturally attracted the attention of many people.Even when they knew that Meng Shihan was not yet married, some caring people would try their best to make their wives sound like it.

It's just that before the results of this inquiry came out, Meng Shihan was ordered by Emperor Zhengde to order mandarin ducks.

The Xue family?Which one is this?Why haven't I heard of it.

Oh, the royal merchant Xue's family is just a merchant girl, which is too embarrassing for Meng Shihan.You must know that with his identity and talent, it is not difficult to find a better wife.

Now that the imperial decree has come down, it has wronged him.

Although they all sympathized with Meng Shihan in private, but this marriage was led by Empress Cui, and Emperor Zhengde issued a marriage decree.Even if he had any ideas, he could only mutter a few words in private, and he dared not open his mouth to complain.This is an imperial decree, golden words, contempt for the emperor's prestige, do you know what the crime is?

There was no one here in the Xue family. Whether it was Aunt Xue or Xue Pan, after thoroughly inquiring about Meng Shihan, they could only feel happy for Xue Baochai.Shi's side is even more grateful for Yunjuan's recuperation of her body, so that she can still have children at her current age, and she has no interests with Xue Baochai, so she is even more happy.

Mrs. Liu had some objections. You must know that she planned to wait until Xue Baochai was married, and then formally mentioned to Aunt Xue that she wanted to hire Xue Baochai for Wang Ren.But before he could speak, he was interrupted by this imperial decree.She complained to her confidant once, but because it was a gift of marriage, no matter how dissatisfied she was, she dared not blame Emperor Zhengde.

As for the Rongguo Mansion, Mrs. Wang felt unwilling. She felt that someone like Xue Baochai could get the empress's favor and give her a good marriage. It was simply God's eyes.As for Jia Baoyu, she is simply sad, and Xue Baochai will soon change from pearls to fish eyes.Isn't it good that a good girl is at home?Why do you have to get married.

In addition, such as Jia Yingchun and Lin Daiyu, both of them have a good relationship with Xue Baochai, and they are sincerely happy for Xue Baochai.Of course, there is also envy and jealousy, such as Jia Tanchun, besides jealousy, she is more worried about herself. As a concubine, her future marriage is in the hands of her aunt, and her aunt is obviously not easy to get along with.Where is her future still unknown?

Those like Mrs. Jiamu Xing didn't feel it, but after hearing that Emperor Zhengde bestowed the marriage, she said that she was a blessed one, and there was no further information.

The Xue family was naturally very happy here, and Aunt Xue started to prepare a dowry for Xue Baochai with great interest.Because the wedding date of Xue Baochai and Meng Shihan was set in March of the next spring.In terms of time, it is not very plentiful, and what's more, nowadays everyone pays attention to the order of seniority, Xue Pan, as Xue Baochai's eldest brother, his marriage should also be considered.

Xue Baochai's side didn't receive much impact, but the Meng family's side received the imperial edict of marriage.

Except for Meng Shihan, who already knew about it, everyone was dumbfounded for a moment.