Red Mansion points are hard to earn

Chapter 35 Baoyu Discusses Marriage

Lin Daiyu originally wanted to go back after finishing her poems with her sisters, but Jiamu refused, so she had to stay for a few more days, and secretly asked Yunzhi to send word to the housekeeper of the Lin family to pick her up.

"Girl, I heard that Grandma Liu came to the old lady's room, let's go over to see what's new." Seeing that Daiyu was unhappy in the room, Zijuan urged her.She is a child of the family, so she naturally hopes to stay in Jia's house smoothly, but seeing that Daiyu is obviously much happier in Lin's house, she is a little entangled in her heart.

"Forget it, since we are in this mansion, we should spend more time with our grandmother." Lin Daiyu sighed.

When I arrived at Jia Mu's room, I was hearing Grandma Liu making up a story about a girl who went to make a fire in the snow. Baoyu surrounded Grandma Liu to find out the exact place.Daiyu was amused when she heard it, but felt a little sentimental for a while.The second elder brother likes girls when he sees them, and he is so concerned about chasing after the wind and shadows. The girls around him will be blessed in the future.Stealing a glance at Baochai, and seeing Baochai looking over, she felt bored and found an excuse to go back to her room.Baoyu was so focused on the girl that she didn't notice Daiyu leaving.

"Miss has become more and more estranged from Master Bao these days. He wrote poems the day before yesterday, and Master Bao devoted himself to the girl." Zijuan said as she rested on the couch in the evening.

"Naturally, those who are one year old and two years old should avoid suspicion, so as to save some people from being upset." Lin Daiyu thought to herself, those are the best poems I wrote. Although my second brother doesn't like reading, he has a good eye for these things.

"Although the wife is not happy, there is an old lady here." Zijuan said.

"Even my wife is unhappy, and I can't get close to her anymore. The second elder brother has taken care of me a lot, how can he be unfilial because I'm tired!" Daiyu sighed.

The next day, Grandma Jia entertained Grandma Liu in the garden, and went to Baochai's room first on the way.Seeing that the room was empty and the colors were very plain, Jia Mu was not happy to see it, because she said to Mrs. Wang:

"I usually see that you are capable, so I don't worry about it. This house can be lived in. I didn't bring anything from Bao girl. As an aunt, you should buy something for her."

"It turns out that Bao girl doesn't like these things. She has a different temperament from other girls since she was a child, and she doesn't like flowers." Aunt Xue quickly explained.

Mother Jia felt a little unlucky, and ordered Yuanyang to fetch some things to put on Baochai. She was about to get up when a daughter-in-law came in and said to Mrs. Wang.

"Miss Lin's sister is here."

"Since Mrs. Xie is here, please come into the garden as well. It just happens to be more lively."

After listening to Mrs. Wang's words, Jia's mother felt quite useful.It is always a good thing for Yu'er to have a family she can rely on, and it seems that she will have to support the Xie family in the future.

"In that case, please go to Miss Lin's room, and we will go too."

Passing by Tanchun's house, Mother Jia took Grandma Liu in for a visit. Grandma Liu praised it for a long time, and then Mother Jia regained her face and went straight to Daiyu's room.

Lin Hanchuan brought some fresh snacks. While eating, Daiyu discussed with her elder sister about Brother Mo's birthday. When she heard that Mother Jia was waiting, she hurriedly got up and took them in.

Grandma Liu saw that the room was full of pens, inks, papers and inkstones, and said in surprise: "This is the study of this brother Bao. As expected of your son, we country people have never seen such a high-class study." Liu Grandma was a little embarrassed and said cautiously.

"You just sit down, this is my niece's room." Mother Jia took Daiyu's tea and said with a smile.

"It turned out to be this girl's embroidery room. The two girls look alike. The old lady is so lucky. If I have such a flowery niece, I can wake up with a smile in my dreams." Grandma Liu took a closer look. Lin Hanchuan talked with Lin Daiyu for a while.

"Where is the sound of drum music? Who is getting married? It sounds very lively." Mother Jia listened carefully as she spoke.

"The girls prepared for the empress are playing the flute. Since the old lady likes it, she asked them to sing a few times."

Mother Jia nodded, and said to Grandma Liu:

"I'm getting old now, and I prefer happy events with music and music, but it's a pity that my grandson is not destined to marry early, otherwise I can have a good time."

"The minds of parents are the same all over the world. Brother Bao has such a talent and good looks. In the future, he will definitely marry a fairy-like wife for the old lady." Grandma Liu flattered.

"Brother Bao couldn't marry early, and I was thinking of being his cousin." Seeing that everyone was looking at Baochai and Daiyu, Lin Hanchuan said.

"Madam Xie has a girl in mind? Although I, Baoyu, can't marry early, but if the girl has good looks and character, it's okay to settle first." Madam Wang and Lin Hanchuan looked at each other and said.

"That's very true. If there is something good to decide first, lest it be snatched away by others." Jiamu said calmly.

When Baoyu heard Lin Hanchuan talk about her marriage, she couldn't help but listen in a daze. Sister Feng was amused when she saw it: "Baoyu is thinking of a wife, so let me tell you what kind of woman I want, so that everyone can draw it on paper and spread it all over the world." Find it for you."

Baoyu blushed when she heard this, and when she was about to leave, she was worried about Lin Hanchuan's marriage.

Seeing that everyone was looking forward to it, Lin Hanchuan took a sip of tea and said:

"Brother Bao has such a character and family background that a girl from an ordinary family must not be worthy. Our uncle came back a few days ago and said that the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment has a young lady under his knees, who just passed the age of Ji last year. I am going to find someone with a good temper. Ruyi Langjun who can write poems and paint pictures. Isn’t he talking about Brother Bao.”

When everyone saw Daiyu, they also smiled and listened. They couldn't help thinking about it, but they couldn't figure out what the Lin sisters wanted.

"Don't worry, old lady. Speaking of which, there are still several marriages in our family. The second sister has been married for more than a year, and it's time to discuss marriage. After she leaves the cabinet in two or three years, these younger brothers and sisters will not be the same. When one gets married, the old lady may think that the chattering is too lively and she will cover her ears."

All the sisters blushed when they heard the discussion of marriage, and wanted to avoid it.

"Their sisters are all girls who have not left the cabinet. What are they talking about?" Mrs. Wang was a little moved when she heard that it was the daughter of Shangshu, but it was inconvenient to ask in detail because Aunt Xue was with Baochai.

Because of Lin Hanchuan's words, everyone had their own thoughts.

"This Lin girl has a sister, which makes people more and more incomprehensible." After everyone dispersed, Aunt Xue said to Mrs. Wang.

"Her mother was an outstanding girl back then, but her daughter is even more capable, and even Lin girl can control her."

"It's my sister who is more capable, so the chess pieces laid out a few years ago are actually used."

"Speaking of which, it's Miss Baoyu's blessing, but now no one can compete with her. Looking at Miss Lin like that today, she doesn't seem to care at all." Mrs. Wang was relieved, and she was afraid that Lin Daiyu would seduce Baoyu. Difficult.

"My son, you can rest assured now." Aunt Xue said happily, and went to her daughter's room again.

"Mom, don't be too happy too soon. Hair is indeed a little strange today. Maybe the sisters have some plans."

"You are with her every day, but have you found out anything?"

"She was a little wary of me before, but she actually said a few words from the miscellaneous books in the joint sentence yesterday. I went to persuade her a few words, and see if I can take the opportunity to subdue one or two."

"What are you doing, hairpin?" As soon as Xue Baochai entered the door, she saw Lin Daiyu's servant girls running around.

"Sister Bao is here for something? I'll go home tomorrow and pack up some books I read on weekdays and take them home."

"What does my sister read on weekdays?" Xue Baochai casually flipped through a book of poems.

"I have everything. My sister was afraid that I would be bored, so she found a lot of books for me. I only read more poetry."

"Sister didn't tell the truth this time."

"I don't understand what my sister said." Lin Daiyu was a little puzzled, wondering what kind of medicine Xue Baochai sold in the gourd.

"There's no point in pretending to be a fool. I had a drinking order with Grandma Liu yesterday. What are you talking about?"

When Lin Daiyu heard it, she realized that she had just casually said a few words from The West Chamber yesterday in a hurry.It's just that my sister taught me when I was at home that these miscellaneous books are beautifully written and well-written, and they were originally a kind of fashion that spread during the test papers in the early Tang Dynasty.Poems, articles, discussions, etc. are all available in these legends, and Shizi uses this to showcase his talents.My sister also discussed the characters in the book with herself, and she once specifically asked her not to talk casually in front of outsiders.

Lin Daiyu has always kept her sister's words in mind, but now she is questioned by Baochai, she naturally refuses to admit it, and only says:

"Good sister, I just said a few words casually, but what's wrong? My sister taught me, so I won't dare anymore."

"Since you call me elder sister, I have to teach you a few words. Good sister, it's better for us girls to be illiterate. Since we are unfortunate enough to be able to read a few words, we should pick some serious books to read. These poetry and miscellaneous books are the easiest to read. It’s a matter of changing people’s temperament. It’s not your job to write poems and essays, we girls, weaving needlework is the business.”

Lin Daiyu has always been proud of her talent, and at home, she is praised by her sister and younger brother in every possible way, and she is quite proud of it.At first Baochai's words were harsh to my ears, and I was about to distinguish a few words when I saw Baoyu come in:

"So you two are together. The old lady is sending people to invite you everywhere."

"The old lady called us at this time, is there something wrong?" Daiyu asked hurriedly.

"The old lady is thinking about Sister Feng's birthday, so she came up with a new idea this year. Everyone in the house contributes money to celebrate Sister Feng's birthday."

Because of the separation of the two families, Jia Zheng inherited the title, and Jia's mother got what she wanted. She was afraid that she would lose her tongue because she favored her younger son, and besides, Sister Feng would be lonely without her, so she planned to celebrate her birthday.Moreover, seeing that Jia Lian has a bright future, he may be able to support Baoyu in the future, so the young couple should not be left out in the cold.

Sister Feng was busy arranging things and taking care of the accounts in the big room.Jia She knew that this daughter-in-law was capable, so although she suspected that she was going to the second room, she finally handed over the day-to-day affairs of the first room to her.He also quietly discussed with Jia Lian: "Your wife is capable. With her in the house, you can rest assured outside. These are your mother's dowry. They have been in my hands for so many years. Although there are some losses, I will make up for them. If your daughter-in-law can give me a big fat grandson, these will all be hers." Jia Amnesty brought up his wife, and his eyes were slightly red.

Jia Lian took the account book and flipped through it a little bit, and was shocked, no wonder his father has been tossing around with flowers and willows all these years.His mother's dowry alone is not a small amount, and just now his father said that he made up for the loss.Are the rumors in the house true?The great-grandmother loved her father so much that she gave him all her private house over her grandmother?

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