The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

After the full moon banquet, You and Chen's family chose a date for their return journey.

Liu Xianglian also confided to Third Sister You about the discussion with her uncle.

The third sister You didn't expect Liu Xianglian to be so thoughtful, thinking about what happened a few months ago until now, and even thinking about putting up a letter to resign, just to spare time for their mother and son. Very touched.

Immediately, he held Liu Xianglian's hand and said: "I understand what you're thinking. It's just a matter of the back house. How can it match your achievements? If you are doing this for the sake of us two, I can't feel at ease. .”

Liu Xianglian smiled when she heard the words, and said, "That's not all the reason. You know my temperament. I've always been idle and impatient with these trivial matters in the officialdom. Besides, our family is now very prestigious, just like The flowers are blooming, and the fire is cooking the oil. Not to mention that my uncle is in a high position and is in charge of the household department. Now my cousin is also in the eyes of the sage, and it is obvious that he will be reused. In addition, the second brother-in-law is in charge of the palace garrison Wei, I am responsible for the safety of the saint, and I am guarding the West Sea. The money I pass every day is like trickling water, and the army is even stronger. There have been a group of villains in the court who are jealous of our family, and they always want to slander in front of the saint. Although the sage is wise and wise, close to virtuous ministers and far away from villains, and has an uncle to help him, but after a long time, it is not a safe thing after all. Why don't you take this opportunity to take a step back and return to the eyes of the sage in Beijing, Being able to enjoy honor and being rich and at ease, isn’t that much better than a good son who works hard and doesn’t please others?”

"Furthermore..." Liu Xianglian couldn't help putting her arms around Third Sister's shoulders and said with a smile when she said this: "I said at the beginning that after we got married, the two of us would have to roam the rivers and lakes and play everywhere. I am busy with work, and I want to travel hand in hand with you, but when will I have to wait?"

After hearing these words, Third Sister You was both moved and embarrassed, so she threw herself into Liu Xianglian's arms, blushing and said: "Since you have an idea, I just listen to it. There is only one thing, If you regret it in the future, don't blame me."

Liu Xianglian shook her head amusedly, because she said: "You look down on people too much. Such an idea, and it's my own decision, not to mention blaming others."

To be fair, Liu Xianglian still had that glamorous, lazy, and chivalrous temperament. Things like high officials and rich salary were placed on him, and it was not as important as a harmonious husband and wife and healthy children.

The husband and wife have already made plans to return to Beijing after their term of office expires.This meeting should be prepared early.

The house and land purchased by Third Sister You in Xihai Yanzi does not need to be changed hands. Anyway, in the future, both of them have the intention of traveling around the world. When the time comes, they will have their own house to live in, which is better than living in an inn mansion. comfortable.There is no need to close the rest of the shop and business, just send confidantes here to be directors, and send the income account books back to Beijing every year.

As for the Xihai Bieyuan, which cost a lot of money to repair, it was originally intended to be used as Chen Garden.Now that the two of them want to leave, there is no need to bother.The third sister You directly transferred the house to the prefect's wife, and used it as a gathering place for all the female relatives.

The prefect's wife was very envious of the various livelihoods of Chen Yuan in Beijing, and she took the initiative to mention to Miss You, "And there is no need to completely change hands. Why don't we cooperate with each other, and I will take care of it here, and you will take care of Chen Yuan in Beijing. If you have anything in it, you can also go to the other garden. How about it?"

The third sister You was a little moved by the proposal of the prefect's wife, but thinking that at this time the world blamed the woman, and Chen Yuan had a different meaning, the third sister You was afraid that she would not be able to watch with her own eyes. The pure reputation of the female relatives had to be politely declined.

However, Third Sister You explained Chen Yuan's business philosophy and what should be paid attention to in detail with the prefect's wife. As for how the prefect's wife wants to manage it, she is no longer under the consideration of Third Sister You.

Seeing this, the prefect's wife had no choice but to let it go.

On the other side, Liu Xianglian also began to hand over all the military affairs of Xihai Yanzi to his confidants, and kept an eye out for talents in the firearms camp, and planned to bring these people back to Beijing when they returned to Beijing to continue their duties, and built Gyeonggi under the order of the saint Firearms Battalion.

He also sent his confidants back to Beijing to tidy up the house, so that the house would not be deserted and damp for a long time.

After Liu Xianglian and Third Sister You had followed their schedule and arranged their affairs at home and outside the house in an orderly manner, it was time for Brother Jin's birthday party.

The eldest son of Xihai Jiedushi, Ban, was one year old, and the local civil and military officials naturally came here.

It was in front of the Riliu Mansion that the cars and horses were like dragons, and the guests were like a cloud, and all the local dignitaries came to the door to congratulate them.Even the sage who was far away in the middle of the capital calculated the date and bestowed the first birthday gift, along with the promotion of Liu Xianglian to be Minister of the Ministry of War, and the will to return to Beijing to continue his post on the same day, and ordered the envoys to follow the You and Chen families who were on leave to rush to Xihaiyanzi .

When the news reached Liu's family, Liu Xianglian hurriedly ordered her family to withdraw from the banquet and set up an incense table to kneel down to receive the imperial edict.

After the officials of the Ministry of Officials read out the imperial decree, everyone congratulated them together.Everyone up and down was happy and enthusiastic, talking and laughing.Later, when Brother Jin caught the brush and ink sword while catching Zhou, everyone even flattered him, saying that Brother Jin would definitely be "a young phoenix as good as an old phoenix" in the future.

Hearing this, Liu Xianglian and the third sister couldn't help laughing.

But after Brother Jin's birthday party, Liu Xianglian and the third sister packed their luggage and prepared to return to Beijing.

The official sent by the imperial court to succeed Liu Xianglian also arrived in Xihai, and Liu Xianglian returned home like an arrow, but made a handover with the official happily.

One listens carefully to the teachings and learns with an open mind, while the other has nothing to hide, and the moon shines brightly. Besides, both of them are confidantes of the sage, and they have been friends for a long time.In particular, the successor official was also a person who prospered and eliminated disadvantages during his tenure, but the way of governing the economy was not as eye-catching as Liu Xianglian. Now that he listened to Liu Xianglian's personal experience, the successor official was immediately shocked.I wish I could drink with Liu Xianglian every day, so as to ask for advice.

After the successor officials fully understood the situation in Xihai, it was time for Liu Xianglian to return to Beijing.Considering that the third sister You is a female family member, brother Jin is too young, and the elders of the You and Chen families are not too tired, Liu Xianglian simply took a boat into the sea, detoured Hangzhou, and went directly to Shenyang through the canal. Beijing.

When the ship docked, the You and Chen families had already sent people to pick it up.Liu Xianglian bid farewell to her father-in-law, uncle and others, and only said that she would go home to freshen up and have a good rest, and then visit the two families after the face saint.

Chen Gui, You Ziyu and others readily agreed.

Everyone went to their own homes. Liu Xianglian and the third sister You had a good freshen up and settled down that night.Nothing to say all night.

Early the next morning, Liu Xianglian first went to the Ministry of Officials to continue her post, and then handed over the sign to enter the palace to face the saint.The saint's heart hangs in love with the general, and he is ordered to enter the palace immediately.

The two monarchs and ministers played against each other in the Hall of Qinzheng, talking about how to set up a firearms camp in Beijing. Liu Xianglian also explained to the saint one by one all her actions in the West Coast, because she was talking about the matter. Many, this chat has reached the time to hold the lamp.The sage not only kept lunch and dinner, but also took Liu Xianglian to greet the old sage before leaving the palace.

The old sage still remembers the golden bell of "all nations come to court" that Liu Xianglian entered the palace. For this year and the weak crown, it is like an iron bucket that can manage the sieve-like West Sea, not only the money earned is like water , And the rectified army has strong soldiers and strong horses.Therefore, I have a certain impression of Liu Xianglian.

When I met the real person this time, I had to say a few words of praise.Liu Xianglian respectfully thanked her before leaving the palace.

Early the next morning, Liu Xianglian and You San took Brother Jin back to You's house according to the etiquette.Mrs. You is too old to go out.It was the first time to see Brother Jin, and it was extremely rare.Brother Bao, who was still a peacock in the past, has also grown into a handsome boy. Now he studies under Xu Zichuan and also studies ethnology.

I heard it's coming out next year.Everyone was afraid of delaying Brother Bao's literary skills, so that this time Brother Jin held a birthday party, Brother Bao begged his parents in every possible way, and neither You Ziyu nor Mrs. Chen brought Brother Bao to his house.

Now that seeing the third sister return to Beijing, Brother Bao is even more attached.While talking to Third Sister You, he looked at his little nephew Brother Jin curiously.

When you and the second sister You learned that the third sister You had returned to Beijing, one came to the door early with her husband-in-law, stepson, daughter-in-law and grandson, and the other brought her husband-in-law and children.Immediately, I saw the men in the front hall and the women's relatives in the back house, and they all talked about the old love after farewell.

The mother, daughter and sister have not seen each other for many years, so naturally there is a lot to talk about.As we talked, we inevitably mentioned the strengths and weaknesses of each family.

After many years, the scenery in Chang'an City remains the same, but the people are different.Take Jia's mansion as an example. After the birth of filial piety, Mrs. Wang started to talk about the marriage of Baoyu and Baochai.Originally thought that Baoyu would be able to think about making contributions after getting married, but never thought that Baoyu would be as stubborn as before.Never willing to study seriously, just messing around with sisters and girls at home every day.Baochai also refused to listen, so he had to go with him.

"It's strange to say that everyone in the world knows that Miss Bao is close to Xiren in Baoyu's room, and Qingwen doesn't like her. The Xiren also praised Miss Bao for her virtue. But I didn't expect Miss Bao to marry for the first time. One thing is to send that girl Xiren away. Instead, Yinger and Qingwen are turned away, and Baoyu sits in the room. Didn't you see the pitiful look of Xiren shedding tears when he left, kneeling Weeping in the yard of the old lady and the second wife, saying that she would rather die than go out. The second wife liked her by nature, but she didn't say a word at that moment, and let Bao girl drive her away .”

Third sister You was not surprised when she heard this.He just smiled and said: "This is the tricks, but it doesn't count the unpredictable and capricious people."

Hearing the words, Mrs. You couldn't help thinking of some rumors in the mansion in those years. She hooked the corners of her mouth mockingly and said, "It is said that Xiren is the first-class proud person in front of Baoyu, and others are fine. Baoyu's heart is born. It's so ruthless. After all, the people in the house who have been serving for a while, why don't they even say a word. It's really chilling."

But Baoyu has always been like this. Although everyone is disappointed, they are not surprised.

In addition to Baoyu and Baochai, Shi Xiangyun also married in the second year after the third sister You went to Xihai to take office.The one who married was Wei Ruolan, a boy from the Wei family.Now the husband and wife are singing in harmony, and they are living a peaceful and beautiful life.

The third sister You thinks that in the original book, the defender Ruolan died in battle, it happened in Xihai Yanzi. Now Xihai Yanzi has been governed by Liu Xianglian, and there are generals who are proficient in war. Promoting benefits and eliminating disadvantages, clearing up the bureaucracy and mobilizing troops, even Wei Ruolan's father never went to war, and it is unlikely that Wei Ruolan's death in battle would cause Shi Xiangyun to be exiled.

The fourth girl, Xichun, was betrothed and married by Youshi after she was filial piety.The one who married was Feng Ziying, the eldest son of General Feng Tang.These confidants and veterans originally supported the Holy Majesty wholeheartedly.In the original book, he often caused troubles for the emperor, and even planned to assassinate and rebel.Now that the crown prince is enthroned and the relationship with the Supreme Emperor is harmonious, these meritorious officials are more and more devoted to follow the saint.In addition, Sun Chengqi, the son of some people, did not experience the decline of the four kings, eight princes and sixteen princes in the original book.Some descendants such as the Ningrong Second Mansion, whose descendants are incompetent, can enjoy the honor in peace.

At this point, the saint is quite benevolent and upright, not as mean and ungrateful as the one in the original book.

But what Third Sister You didn't expect was that Xue Pan and Xing Xiuyan were happy enemies.But he said that Xue Pan was originally a domineering king, and Xing Xiuyan never fought or snatched, like a wild crane in the clouds.When everyone first heard about this marriage, they all lamented that Xing Xiuyan was a flower found on cow dung, and feared that Xue Pan was a rude person, and they were afraid that Xing Xiuyan would suffer after marriage.

But he didn't expect that Xue Pan looked like a bluff, but it turned out to be a silver pewter gun head.Not less than a few months after marriage, he was ruled to death by Xing Xiuyan.If it is said that Xing Xiuyan has always been soft-spoken, there is no time to speak loudly.But Xue Pan was afraid of her, even if he frowned when he saw Xing Xiuyan, Xue Pan didn't dare to take a breath.

"...I gave birth to a sister the year before last, and I seemed to be so happy with that idiot. Now I am pregnant again, and it will be in the next April. When I heard that you returned to Beijing, she also wanted to come here, but she was so heavy. Her mother-in-law and that idiot Xue didn't allow her to go out, that's all..."

"...Last year, the master wanted to marry the second girl, saying that he fell in love with the Sun family in Datong Mansion. His ancestors were military officers. He was a student of our family and had family friends. What is his name, Sun Shaozu... Later, the court investigated and dealt with corrupt officials. It was found out that this person surnamed Sun not only ate nothing, but was greedy for the emperor's money to buy war horses. I heard that there is also a relationship between the elders... Fortunately, our family has a lot of friends, and we can talk, and the sage cares about us. The meritorious deeds of the family ancestors were only demoted and fined, but they were not dealt with. The one surnamed Sun was beheaded... The second girl's marriage was also lost. I looked pitiful, so I simply looked at her for her The son is the eldest son of the Duke of Qi's family. He was raised by his mistress. He is honest and honest, and the mistress is also kind. Because he was raised by himself, she treats him no worse than his own son. Now that I have reached the right age, I also want to see a girl for this concubine. Of course, the family background must be well-matched, and temperament is also very important. The most important thing is not to marry someone who is too left-handed, so as not to cause trouble for the whole family. I heard After hearing the news, I feel that this condition is very suitable for the second girl of our family..."

"...The third girl is even worse than the second girl. Because she was born good, and she is shrewd. During the general election in the palace last year, she was sent into the palace by the second master and the second wife. Like her big sister, now Now I am still suffering in the position of female history. I don’t know how sooner or later I can get through it... What do you think the second master and the second wife are planning, and the family has no worries about food and clothing. Could it be that the children and grandchildren are not good enough, just send a daughter? Today It's not a fool who loves Feiyan Hede and others. Even if he likes Tanchun, what can he do?"

"...Miss Lin is also married. Uncle Lin decided to marry the grandson of Prime Minister Yuan Ge's hometown. The Yuan family has been a scholar for generations, and is a master of poetry and ceremony. Yuan Ge is also the head of the country. This marriage is naturally a good match. Then The young son of the Yuan family is also handsome and talented. He entered school at a young age, and was awarded a Jinshi at the age of 17. Now he is being recruited by the Imperial Academy. He is very noble. This is the only way I see it Only a real gentleman is worthy of Miss Lin..."

The third sister You listened carefully to what You Shi and the second sister You were talking about, and couldn't help being in a trance for a while.

Unexpectedly, after so many years, the girls in the Red Mansion would have their own families and lead different lives.

Third Sister You couldn't help feeling a little sad.But after thinking about it, this ending is better than the miserable appearance in the original book.After all, life should be lived in such an ordinary way, and a long flow of water is life.

Thinking about this, Third Sister You suddenly heard her family coming in to pass on something.When I was about to listen carefully, I heard a sudden burst of laughter from outside the door, like a crisp wind chime, the laughter was far and near, mixed with a few children's noises, I saw a brightly dressed, A woman who looked like a fairy concubine led a sister who was about twelve or thirteen years old in one hand, and a brother who was two or three years old in the other. She came in like a gust of wind, and said with a smile: "I'm late." .Don't blame me!"

The third sister You took a closer look, and it turned out to be Lian's second grandmother Wang Xifeng from the Rongguo Mansion.

Before everyone could react, You Shi stood up and said with a smile: "You poor householder, didn't you say that you have something to take care of today, why are you here again?"

Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "If someone else's family returns to Beijing, I will have to wait a few days for the etiquette to come to the door. Since the third sister is coming, how can I not come?"

Speaking of it, Wang Xifeng also thought about the words that sister Youshi visited her and persuaded her when she had a miscarriage that year.If it weren't for the persuasion of everyone, and the fact that Third Sister You invited a good doctor to treat her illness, she would not have realized it, and would have given birth to a brother after raising her body.

Now in the mansion, she is proud and elated, knowing that Third Sister You is coming, how could Wang Xifeng not come?Not only did he follow You's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.He also brought sister Qiao and brother.It also means to let sister Qiao and elder brother meet their aunt.

The elder brother in Wang Xifeng's arms was born in pink and jade carvings, which really inherited the good looks of his parents, with handsome eyebrows and sculpted eyes, looking bright, and faintly revealing an alluring complexion.

A pair of eyes that were as black as ink were chattering non-stop, and when they saw the elder brother in Mrs. You's arms, they couldn't help but their eyes lit up, pointing to elder brother Jin and said in a childlike voice: "I want to play with my younger brother."

Before finishing a sentence, the elder brother who was next to Second Sister You and the boy who was beside Qin Keqing both quarreled and said, "We want to play with younger brother too!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing, You Shi put his arms around his grandson and smiled, "Silly boy, that's your uncle, not your brother."

While talking, several children had already crowded around Mrs. You and looked at Brother Jin.Brother Jin is still young, and it's the time when he loves to sleep.Seeing the crowd staring at him "staringly", he yawned immediately, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

The brothers widened their eyes and looked at Brother Jin for a while, but Brother Jin still fell asleep calmly.Everyone refused to obey, and rushed to their mothers to complain, only saying "little brother ignores me".

Everyone held back their laughter and tried to persuade them for a while, but the children were still making a lot of noise and causing headaches.Mrs. You had no choice but to beg her brother Bao to take his brothers and nephews to play in the garden because she was afraid that the noise would wake up her precious great-grandson.

Brother Bao saw that Brother Jin had fallen asleep, and impatiently listened to the female family members, so he immediately took the boys away.

The third sister You saw four or five boys whizzing away like a gust of wind passing through the border, so she couldn't help but look at Brother Jin who was still sleeping in the old lady's arms.

Everyone in the world says that everyone lives in high places, that both sons and daughters are healthy, husband and wife live in harmony, and that high officials and rich salary are a great reunion.

Now the third sister You is sitting at home, just chatting and laughing with her sisters and relatives, everyone is living a very good life, and everyone is smiling very frankly.Crowds of children were running around inside and outside the house, and the clear and clear voices made the big house even more lively.

Tomorrow, I will go to the Chen family to visit my grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, cousin, cousin, and sister-in-law who love me the most, as well as my nephew and niece who are not as tall as my waist. Everyone is doing well, going well and in good health... I feel satisfied after thinking about it .

When Third Sister You was thinking about the members of the Chen family, Menzi came in to report again, saying that Mr. Chen had brought the whole family to visit.Even Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Chen also came.When everyone heard this, they hurriedly stood up to welcome them out of the yard.

Aunt Feng and sister-in-law Xu supported the healthy old lady Chen to enter the door, followed by the Chen family's young nephews and nieces.Mrs. Chen didn't wait for Mrs. You to greet her with Brother Jin in her arms, she laughed loudly and said, "I haven't seen our third sister for a long time, I'm so anxious at home, I can't wait anymore, so I had to go to the door. Please don't take offense at the rudeness."

After finishing speaking, he quickly hugged Third Sister You into his arms and looked at her carefully.The third sister You didn't see her grandmother for many years, but she saw that Mrs. Chen's hair was frosty and white, but she was getting tougher and talkative, so she couldn't help calling out to the old lady with tears in her eyes.

The old lady Chen's eyes were red in an instant, and she said "yes" again and again, looked at the third sister You carefully and said with a smile: "You have grown up, and you are a mother."

Mrs. You stepped forward with Brother Jin in her arms, and replied with a smile: "Where is this? I can't even think about my in-laws coming over all day. Our family, why bother to say such nonsense. I think We are very lively here today, we have agreed to have a good time, and we will not go home until we are drunk."

After finishing speaking, he carefully sent Brother Jin to Old Madam Chen's arms.

Brother Jin woke up at some point, with a pair of dark eyes fixed on Old Madam Chen, tilting her neck to look carefully, Third Sister You stepped forward to take Brother Jin, and taught him to call someone.

Brother Jin rolled his eyes and babbled, but couldn't hear anything, but Mrs. Chen was very happy.He praised Brother Jin for being smart.

The crowd crowded into the main room and sat down with each other.Talking noisily.

All of a sudden, the little girl came to announce that the lunch was ready and asked where to put it.

Mrs. You said, "It's in the hall right here."

Old Mrs. Chen said: "Let's ask their men to set meals on the porch. They are all from their own family, and most of them are married daughters-in-law. There are no such big rules. There are too many people to eat. It's lively. It's a reunion. Simply reunite."

Mrs. You readily agreed.

So he sent the big girl who was close to him to the front to pass on the message.He also ordered the servant girl to set meals inside and outside the house.

Ever since the fourth girl got married and followed her husband to take office in other provinces, Aunt Lan lost her mind more and more, and devoted herself to serving by Mrs. Chen's side.At this moment, seeing that everyone was very interested, Aunt Lan volunteered to set up a meal for the maid and mother-in-law.He also ordered people to build a small stage in the courtyard.Thinking that everyone is very interested, maybe they want to listen to an opera and eat wine.

After setting up the stage, the men from the outer yard chatted happily and entered the yard. Except for the two old men, the rest of the men greeted the two old ladies. Only the third sister You came forward to kowtow to the two old masters with her brother Jin in her arms, and then kowtowed to the master You Ziyu and uncle Chen Gui. They just got up and left the upper room, and sat on the mats arranged in the corridor.

The female relatives also returned to the table and took their seats.

At that moment, the dishes were ready, and the little actors raised in the mansion also appeared in beautiful costumes.Babbling, babbling, silk and bamboo are full of ears, and the song "Forever Reunion" is sung.

The author has something to say: Every time the article ends, there is a feeling of loss, as if saying goodbye to a world, and the people in the story continue to move forward and start to face a new life.The same is true for lazy eight.

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I have liked Dream of Red Mansions since I was a child. I feel that every woman in the Red Mansion has its own advantages. When writing articles, it is an absolute mother. The characters in my writing are just like my own children, and no one can bear to abuse them.So in the end it was a happy ending.

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Hope everyone is doing well.Although there are all kinds of grievances, helplessness and unsatisfactory things in the process, they can all be fine in the end.

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The same is true of life.I wish every little angel who reads this article can have a happy and happy life after experiencing the ups and downs of life.

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The company of Crab Crab and Mu Meng, because of the support of Ni Meng, I can keep writing (づ￣3￣)づ╭?～