[Red Mansions] The big maid struggles daily

In the small study of Mengpozhai, Jia Lian visited Jia Zheng, and the two uncles and nephews were happy.

Jia Zheng asked Jia Lian why he was not in Shuntian government office a few days ago, so he sent people there several times but failed to find him.

Jia Lian said with a smile: "It turned out that the Shangguan sent an errand to investigate, and he left in a hurry. I just thought that there would be nothing wrong at home, so I didn't go back to the house to tell the old lady, master and wife. The tired elders are concerned, yes I wasn't thinking too well."

He asked again, "Is there something wrong with my uncle looking for me?"

Jia Zheng thought that brother Zhen had already sent his confidants to deal with the matter in Ping'an Prefecture, and Lian'er would not be needed. For such a confidential matter, the fewer people who know about it, the better.He said: "There are two household chores, but they are already done. You don't have to worry about it. Why does your Fu Yin think highly of you?"

Jia Lian said with a wry smile: "The boy is the master's own nephew. The master has always thought that his nephew is good everywhere, and he must be valued by his superiors. But I didn't know until I left the house. What's the matter? Pinzhaomo, I am not even as good as Rong kid. How did I get into the eyes of Mr. Fu Yin? Mr. Fu Yin knows who I am, so I can’t see his old man’s face in time. The errands on weekdays are all sent by Mr. Experience. My lord still thinks highly of my nephew."

Hearing this, Jia Zheng's mood declined, and this Shuntian mansion had no more than a seventh-rank low-ranking official. In the past, even the concierge of the Rongguo mansion would not look down on such a small official.Pian Lian'er is one adult at a time. Jia Zheng only felt that his nephew's knowledge was too short, so he went further and further down the road.It's just that Jia Lian is the eldest son's son, and Jia Zheng doesn't care too much about it. He only tells him to be loyal to state affairs and diligent in public affairs.

Jia Lian listened to the admonition solemnly, and solemnly agreed.

Call Jia Zheng to iron it in his heart.

After saying goodbye, Jia Zhengfang wanted to ask Jia Lian to leave. Aunt Liu's soft voice came from outside the study: "Master, my wife is sick and has a fever. I am also concerned about the marriage of the third girl. I want to discuss with the master and send him away." I'm here to invite my master."

Jia Zheng frowned, very annoyed, his small study was usually a place where the aunt in the back house could set foot.He also suspects that Mrs. Liu came here to say that his family is neglected, and that's why he's messing around without proper manners.

Entering the second room of the big study, Fen Xiang was also worried and asked Jin Chuan'er: "Auntie will give up the job of showing her face to Mrs. Liu. What if she cares a little in front of the master and gets into the master's eyes again?"

Jin Chuan'er flicked her fingernails, and said with a sneer, "If it's in the big study in front of us, it's fine. It's spacious, and my aunt and girl have a place to hide, and the master doesn't care. But that Meng Pozhai, the master used to study quietly." There is not a single girl in this place except the bookboys and Qingkes. Mrs. Liu doesn't know how to live or die, she is eager for the master to change his mind, and insists on grabbing this job, but unfortunately, she bumped into the master's taboo, and can't rely on others."

Only then did Fen Xiang understand, she clapped her hands and laughed, "It's still Auntie who understands Master, no wonder Master loves Auntie so much."

Jin Chuan'er sneered even worse: "Anyway, I followed my wife and served her for a while, but it didn't end well. I just watched with cold eyes and thought about the master's temperament... I should have deserved it." of."

On this end, Jia Zheng got lucky and said angrily, "Since you're sick, you can take care of yourself. Don't worry about the third girl."

Aunt Liu was outside the curtain, her silhouette was graceful, she said softly and blissfully: "The old lady said that there are many auspicious days in August, so I asked the master and wife to make a quick decision on the marriage of the third girl. The wife spent a whole night planning last night, and there is a good one." The candidate is about to tell the master."

Jia Lian, who was dressed next to him and hid aside, was busy looking at Jia Zheng.Jia Zheng paused before asking, "Who is it?"

Aunt Liu smiled and said, "He's a child of our family's family acquaintance, Mr. Sun, who is currently waiting for promotion in the Ministry of War, is called Sun Shaozu. My wife said that the foundation and family resources are well matched. May I ask what you mean by the master."

In order to fight for favor, Aunt Liu told all the thoughts of Mrs. Wang who she had inquired about.She thought to herself, this is a happy event, the master must like it, and she can enjoy some time with it.Besides, if you invite the master back, it will be a credit to the wife.

When Jia Lian heard about "Sun Shaozu", his eyes widened with an exaggerated expression, and he opened his mouth to say something, but he seemed to hold back.Sure enough, Jia Zheng caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye, became suspicious, and dismissed Aunt Liu forcefully.

Aunt Liu was aggrieved, and Xizi walked away holding her heart, but the two elders in the room paid no attention to her.

Jia Zhengyin asked, "Does Lian'er have something to say?"

Jia Lian hurriedly said: "This Sun Shaozu came to our house to ask for marriage a few months ago, and he asked for the second sister. Why do you listen to this and seem to be asking for the third sister?"

As soon as he said this, Jia Zheng frowned. He only said that Sun Shaozu couldn't ask for the second girl, and he only asked for the third girl after he retreated.This hit a secret pain in his heart: Everyone said that the second wife lived in the main hall of the Rongguo Mansion, and he, Jia Zhengjiu, took the magpie's nest because his elder brother Jia She was too absurd these years. The reason why there is no way to settle for second best.Speaking of it, I have to sigh that more than 20 years ago, when Jia She was a teenager, he was better than him, a dead scholar.

Jia Lian said again: "Because of the second sister's marriage, the grand master of the grandson's family also sent his nephew to inquire: he is a military officer, and he has some kung fu, but his foundation is too shallow. His family only blindly practiced martial arts and despised literature. This grandson Shaozu , but I can read the words on the document, and even the reply letter has to be written by a guest."

Jia Lian didn't mention Sun Shaozu's violent and lustful nature, because Jia Lian was also a man, and in the eyes of men, these flaws were nothing more than minor details.Especially Jia Lian knew his second uncle very well. The second master's temper was very similar to that of the old lady. The first thing to consider when marrying a daughter is whether the in-laws are capable or not.Because Tanchun is a concubine's daughter, she doesn't receive much attention, the second master doesn't place much high expectations on her, as long as her in-laws get it on the stage and don't lose face, that's all.For the rest, he didn't bother to think about it.

Sure enough, Jia Lian's words made Jia Zheng very reluctant.To have such an illiterate martial artist and son-in-law, wouldn't it just make him lose face.What's more, it's still waiting for a shortage, and it's even worse than the second girl's husband's family.

Jia Zhengyin said: "Your wives and wives don't know much about the outside world. You have to think carefully about the marriage of the third girl."

Jia Lian pretended to be puzzled: "Why are you in such a hurry, the second sister's marriage is just this month, and the third sister is also going out this month?"

Jia Zheng stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Yesterday, a fairy came to see Baoyu. The old lady felt sorry for her granddaughter, and asked the real person to calculate Sanyatou's horoscope. Who knows that the real person said that Sanyatou will be unfavorable in the first few years. The sooner you can get out, the better. The old lady loves her so much that she is so anxious that she orders her to take care of the third girl's affairs this month."

If it wasn't for Jia Lian's deep knowledge of the inside story, I'm afraid he would believe it now.It's just that he didn't expect that a serious person like the second master can make up nonsense more than the second wife.

Thinking of the second girl's marriage, which was decided by Lian'er and his wife with the help of the couple, Jia Zheng said: "I have someone to choose, but he had a wife and family, but he left early without blessing, and he didn't even leave a child behind. Come down. Being a successor, you will inevitably wrong Sanya."

"I like his character very much. Although his family has no foundation, he often comes to walk around and get close to us. The third girl is given to his family, and he doesn't care about being treated poorly."

Jia Lian knew that he was talking about Fu Shi. This Fu Shi was originally the second master's protégé, and he was very affectionate.Jia Zheng treated this student differently from others.Jia Lian knew about his family because he had a girl who was 'for sale'. His sister Fu Qiufang had been known for being both talented and beautiful for several years. Huaxin Nianhua.Now that she is over 20 years old, everyone around her jokes that this girl is an 'old lady of the Fu family'.

Jia Lian didn't answer this question, but smiled and said, "The third sister's character and temperament are better than the second sister's. How can my uncle be willing to give her to a small family? My nephew knows that you love your daughter. It’s all right to help a son-in-law and tell him to stand up. Just think about it, the master, if he comes from a poor family and a poor family, he can make a lot of money if he supports him. It’s better to find a son-in-law with a good family background, even if he is temporarily down. , there is a foundation, you will get up with a little effort."

An angry Jia Zheng scolded with a smile: "Where can we find this? But your sister can't wait."

Jia Lian's giggling monkey stepped forward and said with an apologetic smile: "My nephew has a little brother who was very close to Baoyu. He is not married yet. I measure him, and he is worthy of the third sister."

When Jia Zheng heard that he was Baoyu's playmate, he hated three points at first, and said: "Those wicked friends, although they are all princes and grandsons, have no future. They only rely on their ancestors to make trouble. Such people , absolutely not."

Jia Lian said with a smile: "Uncle, don't worry, if the one who can't support the wall, my nephew will not mention it. Because Liu Xianglian's parents died early, although she has a family background, she has not yet married because no one controls her. Liu's family is also the same. The family of scholars from generation to generation, this Liu Erlang was also taught by a famous teacher when he was young, and now he is quite capable in both literary and martial arts. If the third sister is given to his family, one is that he will be under your control, and he will not be able to make progress in the future; There must be a lot of people on the stage in the capital who are interested in the third sister, but it is rare for them to marry in January. Even if they reluctantly agree, do they have to be suspicious behind their backs? It seems that there is something wrong with our family or the third sister. It seems that only this Liu Xianglian has no such worries; thirdly, although this Liu Xianglian is a single heir, there are several aunts in the previous generation, all of whom are the mistresses of the rich families in the Central Plains, such as Yuzhou Guo, Fu The Niu Yang family...the most important thing is that there is an aunt who married into the Confucius family in Qufu, she is the wife of the direct brother of Duke Yan Sheng of the previous generation, and she is also a direct branch of the Kong family now."

Nothing else, but this direct branch of the Kong family really made Jia Zheng tempted.

Jia Lian said with a smile: "I heard that his aunt wanted to show him a look, and the aunt of the Kong family wrote to him to make him start a family and make progress. That's why Liu Xianglian came back to the capital. I thought my uncle liked it." Talented juniors should be introduced to uncle. Who knows that there is such a coincidence in the world, if you betroth the third younger sister to him, you will be a half-child, so you can't teach him."

Jia Zheng was also delighted, and immediately ordered the Shutong to ask Jia Baoyu to come forward and ask him about Liu Xianglian.

The book boy went away for a while, and came back by himself. He said that the old lady was holding him, and Baoyu was not allowed to go out for a hundred days.He also reported Baoyu's words to Jia Zheng: "Second Master Bao said, 'Second brother Liu is a very good person. Although he doesn't know everything about his family, there are indeed several prominent aunts who take good care of him. Previously, other families inquired about Liu Second brother, I want to look after the girl at home...'"

Jia Lian knew that Jia Baoyu would not dare to tell about Third Sister You's crush on Liu Xianglian, but he didn't expect him to tell about the other family's crush on Liu Er, and inadvertently helped him.

Jia Zheng was already interested in his heart, so he just asked Jia Lian, "How did he manage this marriage by himself?"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "Master doesn't know, because he is the only child of the Liu family, and his aunts dote on him very much. Whatever he wants, he will never refuse. Just now, my nephew kept the matter from the master: I am interested in this Liu Er." Yes, thinking of becoming an arm in the future, I have already mentioned to him that I want to betroth my sister to him, and he is very willing. It's just that the girl I mentioned was originally Feng Ge'er's cousin. I also raised her under Mrs. Wang Ziteng's lap for a few years, and we are still close to her... It's just that we have someone in our family, so why bother to take advantage of others, just think that what I said before is the third sister. Fortunately, it's about a woman's boudoir reputation. Liu Erlang is easy to talk about, and he is very close to Baoyu, and Baoyu's own sister will respond to everything."

But Jia Zheng still held it, because he said, "isn't this taking away people's marriage? It's not appropriate."

Jia Lian didn't take it seriously, and said with a smile: "What's the matter, the Wang family is no longer comparable to before, and I felt guilty that I didn't match up well, but now the girl in our family, the sister of the noble concubine, even his aunt of the Kong family, has to be looked up to. One glance."

As he said that, he took care of everything: "It's just the common sense of closeness and estrangement. I asked Feng Geer to take the trouble to find out for her sister. In Feng Geer's heart, I am afraid that the third sister is closer."

A sound called Xing'er to come in. Xing'er carried a long sword on his back and kept it in the sword pouch.Because he was running, only a little bit of the hilt was exposed, and the sword at the top of the hilt was in a wishful shape. I don't know what material it was, and it was shining brightly.

Xing'er kowtowed to Jia Zheng first, and then asked Jia Lian in a low voice, "Second Lord, do you want to send this sword to Second Grandma?"

Jia Lian glared at him, took the mandarin duck sword, and said to Jia Zheng, "this mandarin duck sword is a family heirloom, and he will take it. My nephew was going to ask Brother Feng to give it to her sister. It's time to send it directly to the third sister."

Xing'er pretended to stare wide-eyed, but hesitated to speak.He was outside the door just now, and he knew what the second master had done.

Looking at the look of the underground servant, Jia Zheng was convinced that Lian'er had taken away his wife and sister for his own sister.

Jia Zheng looked at the sword, the dragon swallowed the Kui shield, the jewels were crystal clear, he hit the target, but there were two pieces inside.One is engraved with the Chinese character "Yuan", and the other is engraved with the Chinese character "Yang". They hold the hero of gold and iron, spit out the essence of silver and tin, entrust their energy to the spirit, and have the spirit of swimming out, just like two traces of autumn water. .Although Jia Zheng didn't like martial arts, Jia Daishan was fond of collecting magical weapons during his lifetime. When Jia Zheng was young, he saw the old Duke hiding treasures, and now he felt nothing like such swords.

Jia Zheng said: "Forget it, the marriage is a gift from God, and it will not be damaged."

Jia Lian hurriedly told Xing'er: "Go and give this sword to the third girl. Kneel outside the door of the third girl, tell the third girl about the master's heart, and thank him, second brother Bao, if Baoyu was not there. It’s not our turn to make friends outside.”

Jia Zheng is happy, brothers and sisters are respectful, and it is a good thing that Baoyu is close to Sanyatou's husband's family.

Jia Zheng still had a little love for his daughters, so he ordered Shutong to pack up some famous calligraphy and paintings in his collection, and send them to Tanchun together.

After Jia Lian settled the matter, he couldn't help but go to see Jia's mother.Jia Zheng felt that all the burdens on his body were gone, and he was very interested. He went to the big study, and because there were no outsiders, he also asked Bai Jinchuan, who was in Erjinli, to come to the front to wait on the pen and ink.

On that side, Mrs. Wang was dying of a headache, but Mrs. Liu was useless, so she couldn't invite the master to come, which would add to her sorrow and resentment.

Mother Jia sent mandarin ducks to visit, and sisters Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun and Xiangyun also came to say hello. Mrs. Wang stood up and said to Tanchun, "Three girls, I love you as much as Baoyu. Don't worry, For your whole life, mother will definitely look after you."

Tanchun's heart is more bitter than Huanglian's. She knows that last night his wife proposed to marry her to Sun Shaozu. Earlier, when the Sun family came to propose marriage, they pestered her in every possible way and made a mess.Not only the servants, but also the girls in the boudoir also knew about his family, and they even said that Mr. Sun's misdeeds had spread widely.

Hearing Mrs. Wang's words, Tanchun felt great hatred.Compared with Yingchun, she has a different heart: Yingchun is used to accepting it, and likes to accept it first and then make secret plans to turn it around, but Tanchun is not.At this time, the marriage is not yet done, but Tanchun has made up his mind, he would rather risk his life than let that surnamed Sun succeed.

Gucai, Yingchun and the others were worried about looking at her, but Tanchun looked calm.Not even the shyness of the daughter in the boudoir when she heard about her marriage.Calling Mrs. Wang is very disappointing.

Unexpectedly, after returning to Qiushuangzhai, the servant smiled beamingly while holding a sword: "Congratulations girl, the girl's event is settled."

Yingchun and Xichun were worried about her, so the three sisters came to her room together, and after hearing what she said, they hurriedly questioned her.

The servant book has been from Xing'er, knowing all the details, holding back a smile, and whispering to them.Yingchun also has a good home because of Sister Feng and her husband. I don't know how grateful I am to my brother and sister-in-law. Originally, Mrs. Wang wanted to give Tanchun to Sun Shaozu. It ruined the life of the third sister.Unexpectedly, at this time, the turn of the road, the willows are dark and the flowers are bright, Lian's second brother has already solved this difficult problem.

Yingchun said with a tearful smile, "Second elder brother is the guarantor, he must be good."

From last night until Jiangcai, the girl who was close to her cried so much that her eyes were swollen, and only Tanchun didn't shed a single tear, and she only cried now, feeling relieved and angry.

Xichun was also happy, the three of them ate and lived together, and they grew up to this day, they couldn't be more close than those who came out of a mother's womb.Xichun only said, "Second brother Lian and sister Feng may have put a lot of thought into it, we know it in our hearts, don't tell it, lest they make it difficult for them to be human."

The three sisters all nodded, trying to cover up for Jia Lian and his wife.

As everyone knows, at this time, Sister Feng is eager to add fuel and vinegar to the matter and let Mrs. Wang know.

Mrs. Wang had just drank the medicinal soup and was resting her mind with her eyes closed when Wang Shanbao's family ran in in a panic and said, "Ma'am, something is wrong! The master has appointed Erlang from the Liu family for the third girl, and all the gifts will be given to the third girl The girl sent it!"

Mrs. Wang sat up awkwardly, and shouted sharply: "Nonsense! I am Sanyatou's aunt, how can the master decide the reason for Sanyatou's marriage without discussing with me!"

Wang Shanbao's family was mournful, and replied: "My wife, it is absolutely true!" Besides, the matter of the second girl was also agreed by the Eldest Master, and there was nothing wrong with the Eldest Wife. Do it, He ever asked the eldest wife.In this comparison, the wife is not far from the eldest wife, and the master has not been in the main room for a long time.

Seeing Mrs. Wang's uneasy expression, Caixia hurriedly stepped forward to pat her on the back, and said to Wang Shanbao's family: "Sister-in-law Wang, the master will not do it for no reason. Hulaba decided on the matter of the third girl. There must be something wrong." There is a reason. And who is the Liu family? You should find out before telling your wife."

Wang Shanbao's family hurriedly said: "I don't know why. I was just about to report to my wife: I don't know what kind of broken house this Liu family settled down. We haven't heard of it. Who knows that the second master Lian is on good terms with him, and the second master Lian greeted the master just now. I heard that The three girls want to get married, and I don't know how to move the master. The master is the one who trusts and loves this nephew the most, and he will say good things about him, and the master will agree!"

"Second Master Lian is also very careful. He knew that he would not be able to pass the test of his wife. He...he actually poked and coaxed the master to make a deal for the Liu family's family heirloom sword to the third girl. The sword was given to the third girl. , this can still be false!"

Mrs. Wang lived in three small main rooms. At this time, Jia Baoyu was staying on the other side of the small hall. Hearing what Wang Shanbao's family said, he couldn't help but raise his voice: "Just now I greeted the old lady, the master sent someone Asked me. This Second Brother Liu, I know him best, is worthy of the character of the third younger sister. What a shabby household! Although his parents died early, his family has a good family background, and his direct aunts have several All of them are the mistresses of big families, and they are a hundred times better than that Uncle Sun!"

Jia Baoyu's heart was bursting with sparks, and it was all because Mrs. Wang was ill, Xiren was put under surveillance, and would be released later.Jia Baoyu thought, don't welcome the spring is not enough, now added the sorrow of attacking people and exploring the spring, all the girls in the Grand View Garden are about to leave, grief and panic are entangled in his heart, so he can't help but speak a little harder.

Mrs. Wang's face turned from sallow to purple, and Caixia hurriedly said, "Second Master, Madam is so angry, why don't you add something!"

Jia Baoyu also regretted contradicting himself, and ran out in a hurry to inquire about Jiamu's yard.

In the past, when Mrs. Wang dealt with and punished the girl who had seduced Jia Baoyu, Jia Baoyu left the girl and disappeared.

You don't know the pain until the flesh is cut on your body.

Because of him, Mrs. Wang got up in the middle of the night to wash the psychic jade, and then she suffered from a cold, and she couldn't rest well, so she was sick and bedridden.At this time, seeing his son behaving like this, how could he bear it, he vomited out all the medicine he had just taken.

Caixia Caiyun is busy serving.

After cleaning it up for a while, Mrs. Wang said angrily: "Go and call Lian'er, this bastard."

Wang Shanbao's family shrank their necks and went to pass it on in person.Who knows that Jia Lian is the most slippery person. After meeting Jia Mu, she coaxed Jia Mu to like her, and she left the house early and disappeared.

Wang Shanbao's family didn't dare to return Mrs. Wang in this way, so they had to ask Sister Feng, so that someone could bear his wife's thunderbolt anger.

Sister Feng is in the upper courtyard at this time, talking with Jia Mu.Because Jia Lian packed two big boxes of things, saying that he kept the old lady in mind when he was doing errands, and gave the old lady a taste of the fresh soil and things he bought locally.Coaxed Jiamu to be flushed, thinking that the real person really came true, and today the fortune in the mansion has changed.

Jia Lian reported back what he had worried about Tanchun, and told Jia Mu again what he had fooled Jia Zheng, and Jia Mu liked it even more.She also heard about Sun Shaozu, and she didn't quite agree with Mrs. Wang's intentions, but she didn't want to create a quarrel with Wang's about Tanchun, thinking about her children's affairs, she had God's will. There are many things, so I just follow Wang's own wishes.

At this time, Jia Lian came to this sum. Jia's mother heard that Jia Zheng liked it very much, and she praised it repeatedly. She also heard that Jia Zheng asked to send the ceremony to Tanchun immediately, and she was even more happy.

Jia Lian asked the yamen to do something, and he came here just to pay his respects to the old lady and the master, and he had to go back to the yamen to run an errand, so he walked away with oil on his feet.

Seeing that Xifeng had been pleasing to her eyes for a long time, Jia Mu said with a smile: "Your sister-in-law Zhu is not suitable, you have to worry more about your two sisters, and the second girl's dowry is fine, it has been prepared in the past few months. The third girl is in a hurry."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "The old ancestor's love for his granddaughter made me soak in the vinegar vat again. Others say that I am a vinegar maker, and it is true."

It caused Jiamu to lean back with a smile.

Sister Feng asked: "The elder sister's dowry is 5000 taels from the elder. Because the second daughter originally belonged to the elder, she doesn't need the money from the official. As for the third younger sister, I don't know what the old lady plans. How much?"

Jia Mu pondered for a while, and said: "The third girl is wronged, the preparation time is too short, and the official will give 8000 taels of dowry. She is the same as the second girl. When she leaves the cabinet, I will take two thousand silver from each of them to press the box. "

When Sister Feng heard it, she knew that it was because of the empress and Baoyu that the old lady made a fool of Tanchun.It's just that it's not from her own family, she is happy to give away the money from the government, anyway, it's not her family's turn.

After saying a few words, Sister Feng laughed again: "I heard that a real person came to see Baoyu's illness yesterday? It really was the old lady's idea. No matter how hard we search, it can't be as effective as the old lady's offer of this reward. I'm afraid that real people are not greedy for money, but because of this reward, they came to know about our family's affairs and came here to solve the problem. I'm afraid that Baoyu will be healed soon. The old lady can just rest assured."

He also casually said a few words about those high-ranking and high-ranking scholars who gave money to the poor people, "...he has the way and deeds, because of their kindness, God can see it, that's why. If not, people who ask immortals There are so many, how can they cultivate to this point, but others can't."

Jia Mu remembered her previous wish, and she was willing to use 1 taels of silver as merit silver.

At that time, Wang Shanbao's family came to invite Sister Feng, and Jia's mother said, "Your wife is ill again, but Baoyu has to be entrusted to her. Go and see."

After Sister Feng was sent away, Mother Jia ordered Lai Da to come in, because she asked if there was any trace of the fairy master.

Lai Dao: "Because of our family's idea yesterday, the immortal master showed up. Today, someone imitated our method, and the immortal master Qingyangzi was stumbled by a few poor households. Don't underestimate them..."

Jia Mu was overjoyed, and ordered Yuanyang to hold the box containing eleven thousand silver bills to Lai Da, and ordered him to send it to the fairy teacher quickly.This was originally a wish made, and the merits and virtues would not be dissipated. Jia's mother was afraid that the retribution would go to Baoyu and the empress.

Lai rushed there in a hurry, and came back before noon to tell Jia Mu that everything was done. The immortal master said that the merits can be distributed to 550 poor families, and there will be good results in return.

Sure enough, within a few days, it was heard that many people accepted Qingyangzi's aid, and this immortal master went all the way north, and passed away in the world.

Sister Wang Feng just arrived at the main room, Mrs. Wang had a gloomy face, and a teacup fell to Sister Feng's feet.

Ping'er hurriedly helped Sister Feng. She was double-bodied. If she stumbled, it would be no joke.

Mrs. Wang said angrily, "Ping'er, get out!"

Sister Feng didn't panic when she saw this, and said with an apologetic smile: "It was the old lady who called, so I didn't come to visit my aunt early. I knew that my aunt was sick, and she was very anxious, so she had to get away. My niece came late. I beg my aunt to calm down."

Seeing that Ping'er was disobedient, Mrs. Wang became even angrier. She pointed at Wang Xifeng's nose and cursed: "I'm calm! I didn't hear from you, and even you played tricks on me! Lian'er's dirty seed, who didn't grow up, somehow fooled the master. Promise your sister to settle down in a shabby house. The two of you are so hard-hearted! What kind of rogue is his Liu family, do you want your sister's face or life?"

As he said that, he burst into tears with anger.

Sister Feng wondered: "Where did you say this? It was said by the second master and the master. The master likes it very much. This is one of them. The Liu family is richer than the Sun family. The character and appearance of the uncle are age." It is also a hundred times better than that of the Sun family. The three old ladies and Baoyu all think that this happy event is good. The old lady said that the official will take [-] silver to buy the dowry for the third sister, and there will be other silver from her ladder. Listen, madam, it's more grand than the second girl's, but it doesn't look like you like it? Fourth, the marriage of the younger sisters is decided by their parents. Even if the second master speaks sweet words, the master will agree. Discuss carefully, maybe there is still room for change. Madame, please think carefully."

What she said again and again, was very reasonable, and Tanchun's marriage couldn't be better.This added fuel to the fire for Mrs. Wang, and the angry Mrs. Wang went crazy.

I couldn't help my throat was sweet, and I vomited a mouthful of bloody phlegm.

I bluffed Sister Feng, only to hear Sister Feng holding her chest and shouting: "It's terrible, my wife vomited blood! Go get a doctor!"

Mrs. Wang was trembling with anger, her mind was so muddled that she couldn't figure out how to find fault with Sister Feng in the matter of exploring the spring, so she could only scold: "You are unfilial and jealous, you have nothing to do with the upbringing of our Wang family! Why did I fall in love with you?" You're the one who married you for Lian'er, a family and immoral thing!"

It's just that her voice is weak, and when Sister Feng hears it, she doesn't feel ashamed, but funny.

Supporting Ping'er's hand: "It's terrible, my wife is dissatisfied with the old lady and the master's marriage with the third girl, and she is hysterical." As he walked out, he cried: "Ping'er quickly help me out of here, my wife is because of two I hated me for the sake of my master, I am devoted to my lord and his wife, how can I deal with myself now!"

As if discouraged, Heping'er walked and cried one by one, while Xiaohong followed behind, wiping her tears with her sleeves as well.

Others didn't dare to ask Sister Feng Ping'er, but grabbed Xiaohong, dragged her to a secluded place, and asked why.

Xiaohong seemed to be wronged for Sister Feng, and cried: "...What are you doing to our grandma? My wife scolded me like this, but our grandma is still full of filial piety. She doesn't dare to be an eyesore in front of her, for fear of angering her."

When Wang Xifeng returned to the yard, he ordered the carriage to be prepared, saying that she had offended his wife, and he wanted to avoid going out, lest his wife would be sick when she saw her, or even worse.

Mother Jia and Jia Zheng didn't know until Sister Feng's carriage left Rongguo Mansion.

Jia Zheng spent half a day with Jin Chuan'er, and it was Jin Chuan'er who reminded him that he remembered to tell his wife about the third girl.He felt a little guilty just now, but he heard Mrs. Wang vent her anger on her niece and daughter-in-law, forcing a pregnant niece and daughter-in-law to leave the house.

This shock was not small, and Jia Zheng's face turned yellow when he was angry, not to mention visiting Mrs. Wang, he was ready to teach a lesson.

Jia's mother also said angrily: "Go to the yamen to find Lian'er and tell him to bring his wife back quickly. If you want to spread the word, what is it?"

Lai Da had to run errands in person again. He was also old and was too tired. He came back half a day and reported: "Second Master Lian has an errand and is not in the yamen. We caught up with the second grandma. Now the second grandma takes the people in the house and arranges it for the time being." On her dowry Zhuangzi. The second grandma was so frightened that her stomach ached. When we went, two or three doctors told me to take medicine and rest, and she wouldn’t even let me sit up and walk. Miss Ping and the nanny of the second grandma wanted to send a letter to Jinling In-laws, we are begging to die, so we barely stop..."

Mother Jia beat her chest, her heart ached with anger, and said to Nanny Lai who came to see her: "You, you go! Tell Wang that her niece told her that she was so scared that she would have a baby! You ask her if there is anything wrong? "

After panting for a few breaths, he said again: "Just say what I say, tell her to live in peace and recuperate, and put Baoyu's affairs first! Don't worry about other family affairs for now."

At this time, Sister Feng, who was about to conceive, was leaning on a soft pillow, playing with a small box, opened the box, and found a neat stack of bank notes, a total of 1000 taels.Sister Feng took out one thousand and said with a smile: "Take four hundred and send someone to quietly send to Shan Xianggong. The rest, you keep it for ordinary flowers. The tenants in the village, as well as the neighbors, have brown rice and rough noodles." Give some of them away. Don’t be stingy with money, if you don’t have any money, ask me for it.”

After a pause, he said again: "I'm afraid you will be tired after two days. Go back a few times and help buy the third girl's dowry."

Ping'er smiled and said, "I save it. It's just me, the old lady is willing to ask me to take this right?"

Sister Feng sneered: "Silly girl, there is no one to help you there. If you go, you will be the savior! Think about it, the people in the mansion: Lan'er's mother, a young widow, besides her son's marriage, other happy events Don't even think about it. Yun girl? She hasn't left the cabinet yet, how can she help others buy it. Baoyu is not a product here at all. There is no reason for the young lady to make a dowry for herself. As for the wife, Mr. The madam and the master are so angry, how could they want her to touch their hands?" What's more, my family had a sinister idea, telling her to get up to wash the jade every night when the cock crows first, and she couldn't sleep well all day long. of.What's more, seeing her sick like this today, if she can still cheer up, Sister Feng will also be convinced.

Ping'er thought about it, and sure enough, no one else needed it.

Sister Feng said with a smile: "I'm afraid there won't be many good things left in the library, so don't pick and choose. If you want what you want, just add it to the girls. For this money, it's better to be tighter, and spend less. She only has one tael to spare. You just use the official stuff to buy 64 sets of dowry, and the rest of the silver, as much as it is, will be sent to the third girl and told her to keep it for self-defense."

Ping'er smiled and said: "I know. Isn't that what grandma bought for our second girl? Although I am not as good as grandma, it is still possible to save 8000 taels from 5000 taels. Don't worry, grandma."

Sure enough, the next day, Ping'er took a few wives back to Rongguo Mansion by himself.

Kneeling in front of Mother Jia, she replied: "Our grandma can't get up. Several doctors said that if she forced herself to move, it would be really bad. Grandma was dumbfounded by the old lady, who loved her too much. Since entering the door, I have never suffered any grievances. This time, my aunt was so shameless, and my grandma couldn't get rid of her face. She left the house in a moment of despair... she regretted going out, and she came back, but she couldn't help her. Tell me to kowtow to the old lady to apologize for her..."

Mother Jia wiped her tears and said: "My grandchildren, only Feng girl is the most caring."

Ping'er also said that Sister Feng remembered that there was no one in charge of the house, so she asked her to help Grandma Zhu.

Jia's mother was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Let's take care of the other things, your grandma can take care of it. It's only your third girl's dowry, but you have to deal with it quickly."

He also said that Tanchun's marriage was scheduled for August 26.When Ping'er heard this, he was also surprised. After all, it was less than [-] days, and there was also the matter of welcoming girls out of the house in the middle.He hurriedly responded, and didn't care about anything else, so he ordered the warehouse door to be opened wide to buy a dowry for Tanchun.

Sure enough, there are not many good things in the warehouse of the official.For example, the furniture is made of rough benzene, but if you look closely, there are quite a few good woods.The person who went to the uncle’s house to measure the new house came back and told the size. Pinger hurriedly ordered people to carry out all the good wood furniture in the warehouse, but although these woods are good, there are even ebony, fragrant sandalwood, and nanmu, but It's impossible to put together a set, let alone fit the size.

Ping'er told Jia's mother, "according to our opinion, it's too late to make new furniture at this time. Besides, those in the warehouse are left for nothing. It's a pity. In a few years, they will probably be eaten by moths." .If the old lady agrees,