The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

When the third sister You learned from the mansion newspaper that Lin Ruhai had been appointed by the sage to inspect the salt censor, and that she would take her family to Yangzhou to take up the post after the next year, the first thought that flashed in her mind was Lin Daiyu.What immediately occurred to me was that, according to the description in the book, Lin Daiyu's mother, Jia Min, seemed to be dying—if I guessed right, it would have happened within a year or two.

The third sister You had read "Dream of Red Mansions" in her previous life, so she naturally knew about Lin Daiyu's days in Jia's mansion where "360 days a year, wind, frost, and swords forced each other".But those are things after Lin Ruhai's death.When Lin Ruhai was still there, Lin Daiyu would not wrong herself in Jia's residence.Because there was a mistake in the order of sending the palace flowers, they dared to express their dissatisfaction in front of Zhou Rui's family.But after Lin's father passed away, Qingwen from Lian Yihong Yard refused to open the door in a dispirited voice, and could only secretly persuade herself to "don't make fun of me". .Now it’s boring to be serious and naughty.”

This shows how important a strong natal family is to a daughter's family.

The third sister You was holding the residence newspaper for a while, and suddenly heard a commotion coming from outside.

The third sister You came back to her senses, hurriedly covered the mansion newspaper, got up and asked, "Who is outside? Why are you making so much noise?"

At the end of the sentence, Zhen'er came in in a panic, leaned forward and said: "If you want to return to the girl, it was the young lady who sent the young man from the Ning Mansion to deliver a message, saying that Master Zhu from the Rong Mansion is gone."

Jia Zhu is gone?

The third sister You was taken aback, and when she came back to her senses, Mrs. Chen had sent someone to spread the word, ordering the second, third and fourth girls to put on plain clothes.At one time, the carriages were prepared on the second door, and all the people in Youfu rushed to Rongfu in sedan chairs and horses.

At that time, white lanterns and white flags had been hung on the gate of Rongguo Mansion, and the servants waiting on the gate were all dressed in sackcloth and mourning.Clusters of sedan chairs and horses came in an endless stream, all of whom were old friends who had heard the bad news and were upset.When everyone met each other, they couldn't help sighing and sighing that heaven is jealous of talents.

After entering the mourning hall for a while, after offering three sticks of incense, he expressed his annoyance to the master.Mrs. Jia Muwang has been crying like a tearful person after experiencing such a tragedy of a white-haired person sending a black-haired person.Jia Zhu's wife, Li Shi, knelt in front of the brazier like a haggard wood, with a frighteningly pale face.

The third sister You thought about Li Wan's raising Jia Zhu's posthumous child in the book, and she couldn't help but be moved, and said: "I see that sister-in-law Zhu has a bad face, but I don't feel well?"

Before Li Wan agreed, Mrs. Wang said coldly: "Zhu'er has gone, she feels uncomfortable, sleep and food are difficult, and there are some."

It is natural to feel uncomfortable when the husband who has been in love with each other has gone, but what can I say that I can't sleep or eat well...

Third Sister You's eyes flickered slightly, but it was hard to say anything.Mrs. Chen was by the side, because she asked when the spirit would be sent to the funeral.Mrs. Wang answered with tears in her eyes, and she said with tears in her eyes: "Pity my Zhuer, who passed away at a young age. I didn't even leave an heir. What evil have I suffered in my life? Pearl's house is completely extinct. My Pearl..."

When Mrs. Wang cried, everyone also cried.Among them, Li Shi cried the most.Choking and sobbing, sobbing and sobbing, before he could catch his last breath, he rolled his eyes and passed out.

Everyone in the hall was startled, Youshi was the first to react, and hurriedly called the maids to come forward, hurriedly rushed to help Li Wan to rest at the back.Mrs. Wang still guarded her son's spirit, not even looking at Li Wan.Third Sister You was still thinking about the records in the book, so she couldn't help persuading her: "I don't think it's right for Sister-in-law Zhu, I'd better ask a doctor for a diagnosis."

This is what You Shi said.You Shi also felt that Jia Zhu had just left, so it was really inappropriate to ignore Li Wan like this.The busy man took Jia Zhen's post and went to Tai Hospital to invite someone.

For a while, a familiar imperial physician was invited in, and the daughters-in-law of the family had already brought big pillows, while pulling Li Wan's cuff to show his pulse, and covered it with a layer of silk handkerchief.

The old doctor stretched out his hand to press the pulse on his right hand, adjusted his breath for a few breaths, and then changed his left hand.After a careful examination, I know it well.

Then a woman led the old doctor to sit down in the outer room and offered tea.Jia Lian said with a smile, "I'm sorry to trouble the imperial physician. I don't know what the pulse is like."

Seeing the question, the old doctor cupped her hands tremblingly, and just said "Congratulations", but felt it was inappropriate, after thinking about it, she could only vaguely say: "...Grandma Zhu is already two months pregnant. I worry too much on weekdays, and I don’t know how to take care of it, so there is a faint sign of a slippery tire. Now I have prescribed a prescription to protect the fetus and calm the nerves, let’s take a look. Remember not to worry about hurting your body, it’s important.”

Hearing what the imperial physician said, Jia Lian was taken aback for a moment, and then overjoyed.Hurry to send the little girl who waits on the side to tell Mrs. Jiamu and Wang to wait.After hearing this, everyone was overjoyed.Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang put their palms together and recited Buddha's name repeatedly, saying: "God bless, God bless..."

When Jia Mu came back to her senses, she went to the inner room to see Li Wan.Mrs. Wang hurriedly stepped forward to help the old lady, and the women who came to say goodbye were also surprised to hear such news.It's just that the people in the mourning hall heard about the happy event, but they didn't know how to say it.Fortunately, neither Jia's mother nor Mrs. Wang had any intention of socializing, and only Mrs. Xing was left by her side, but the story was not useful.

At that time, Youshi Wang Xifeng was in the room with Li Wan, and Youshi took Li Wan's hand and said, "This is also what God means to poor people. From now on, you have to take good care of your body, not for anything else, you have to Think about it for my eldest nephew."

Li Wan nodded with tears in his eyes, choked with sobs while holding Youshi's hand.

When I was young, Mrs. Jia Muwang also came, booing around Li Wan to ask for warmth, and complaining that Li Wan's personal servant girl was ignorant, and she didn't even know about her master's physical condition.I am also glad that I discovered it in time today, otherwise Li Wan would be exhausted and my brother would be exhausted, what face would they have to see Jia Zhu...

Mrs. Wang looked at Li Wan, who had red eyes and haggard face, and couldn't help but said, "You've always been a fool. It's fine if you couldn't take care of Pearl back then. Why can't you take care of your own bones now?"

Before Mrs. Wang finished speaking, Mother Jia said, "Okay, don't say any more. The imperial doctor said that Mrs. Li was worrying too much and didn't know how to take care of it. This pregnancy is not safe. Don't tell her it's a good life to persuade her to raise her baby with peace of mind. , but said these words to recruit her. Could it be that if she is not in good health, you will also benefit?"

Seeing that Jia Mu didn't notice, Mrs. Wang didn't dare to say more.I had to apologize and persuade the old lady not to get angry.Wang Xifeng and You Shi also came up to persuade Jia Mu.

As soon as Mother Jia saw You Shi, she remembered that the third sister You had just seen that Li Shi was not well, and proposed to seek the imperial physician for a pulse diagnosis.He couldn't help but took Youshi's hand and said with a smile: "This time, it's thanks to your sister's cleverness. No wonder the world praises her for being clever. She is indeed a blessed child."

When Mrs. You heard that Mrs. Jia praised the third sister, she smiled and said a few words.Mother Jia then asked what the members of the You family were doing at the moment.Wang Xifeng didn't wait for Mrs. You to speak, and said with a smile: "All the female relatives are having tea in the hall outside. The old lady might as well invite the two younger sisters of the You family to come in and have a chat with Sister-in-law Zhu. Also Save sister-in-law Zhu from sitting here and getting bored."

When Jia Mu heard the words, she naturally smiled and said yes.For a while, the female relatives of You's family were invited into the inner hall, and Mrs. Jia Muwang thanked the third sister again.After hearing this, Mrs. You and Mrs. Chen naturally expressed their modesty in every possible way.Everyone sat down and exchanged greetings for a while. Because there were still guests to be entertained ahead, Mrs. Jia Muwang and others said goodbye and went back to the front.Sister Feng's three girls from Youshi's Jia family and the three sisters of You's family accompanied Li Wan in the inner hall.

The third sister You was surprised at first, she thought that Sister Feng liked to take care of things the most by nature, and she liked to show off her talents.Why is it such a big event today, but I don't see her entertaining guests outside.After quietly asking about Youshi, I found out that Sister Feng was two months pregnant.Therefore, Mrs. Jia Muwang was afraid that Sister Feng would be bumped into the mourning hall, and she was not allowed to go forward.

The third sister You was stunned when she heard the words.However, if we infer from the stories in the book—I always feel that Wang Xifeng's pregnancy cannot be saved.

Third Sister You thought for a while, and she had to persuade Sister Feng: "The imperial doctor said that Sister-in-law Zhu is too worried and doesn't know how to take care of herself. I see that Sister-in-law Lian also likes to do things. Now that she is pregnant, she has to pay more attention. Maintenance is."

Because I asked again why the imperial physician came to check Li Wan's pulse just now, why didn't Sister Feng make a diagnosis.

Sister Feng Suxi relied on her own health, and she didn't like to seek medical advice.If someone else asked her, she would have to put down her face and be unhappy.But in front of Third Sister You, Sister Feng is not easy-going.He could only laugh and said, "My son's body is in good shape, and he hasn't even caught a cold in a year. The most troublesome thing is to see a doctor to take medicine."

After all, the topic changed, but another matter was mentioned.

The third sister You saw that Sister Feng was so shy about illness and medicine, so she couldn't be annoying anymore.

The guests who were upset outside when they were talking all dispersed together.Only the people of the Jia family are left.When Mrs. You and Mrs. Chen saw this, they also took their three sisters back to You's house.

Old Madam You was very satisfied with Third Sister You's performance in Rongguo Mansion, and she praised her in every possible way in front of everyone.He took the hand of the third sister and said with a smile: "You have always been smart. Now that you have won the favor of the old lady and the second wife, you must seize the opportunity in the future and go to Rongfu more often. Those two But the person who speaks the most in Rongguo Mansion, as long as he pleases those two true Buddhas, he will have a lot of good things in the future."

At the end of the sentence, I saw the second sister You and the fourth girl cast envious eyes like her.The third sister who watched smiled, and said, "I just mentioned it casually when I saw it. This is also a kindness between relatives. I didn't think of trying to please anyone. What's more, a smart person like Mrs. Shi is so smart. It is not easy for us to please her seriously."

Let's just talk about Lin Daiyu, that's still her grandson and granddaughter.Mother Jia's words are the best, but what about Lin Daiyu's life in Jia's house?It can be seen that even though the old lady has a bright eye, she also has a plan.Where is it that others can please if they want to please.

As for Mrs. Wang's thick-faced and dark-hearted person, Third Sister You neither likes nor wants to get close to her.

She has that spare time, she might as well manage her own business field, and give her uncle two more money-making ideas by the way!