Across the Red Mansion: Qingwen Upgrade Road

Qingwen was in a daze with the fabric that Sister Feng had brought.The fabric looks radiant and smooth to the touch, but it doesn't absorb sweat.With Lin Daiyu's physique, although it is necessary to wear thicker clothes in midsummer, this kind of non-sweat-absorbing fabric is the most undesirable.When she was sweating, she just covered herself in her clothes, and Daiyu's chilly physique would be aggravated after a long time.Thinking about it this way, she was still sitting on her hands, she was just a little girl, and she didn't want to be involved in the dark pool of Rongguo Mansion.What's more, there is Jia Mu watching in the dark, this old fox can't be messed with.

But Daiyu and her sisters went to Mrs. Wang's place, and saw Mrs. Wang was coming to discuss housework with her brother and sister-in-law, and said that her aunt's family had suffered a life lawsuit.Seeing Mrs. Wang's complicated affairs, the sisters came out, and the widow's sister-in-law Li's room came.It turns out that this Li family is Jia Zhu's wife.Although Jia Zhu died young, one surviving son named Jia Lan, who is five years old now, is already studying in school.This Li family is also the daughter of a famous eunuch in Jinling. Her father's name is Li Shouzhong. She once offered wine to the son of the state;Since Li Shouzhong continued, he said that "a woman who has no talent is a virtue", so after giving birth to this daughter, he was not asked to study very seriously, but only read some "Four Books for Women" and "Biography of Lie Nu", and recognized a few words. Remember these virtuous women from the previous dynasty.However, it is important to spin Jinuhong, so it was named Li Wan, with the word Gongcai.Therefore, although Li Wan was widowed in his youth and lived in the beautiful scenery of Gaoliang, he was like a dead wood and ashes.

Daiyu, Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun talked with Li Wan and went back.Daiyu lived with Jiamu. There was a small door on the left side of the Bisha cabinet, which was easy to get in and out of.When Daiyu led Zicuckoo to the door, she saw a girl in plain clothes who was pruning the flowers and branches along the road with small bamboo scissors.The technique was very neat, and there was an expression on his face as if he was doing something big.Daiyu saw that the girl was having fun, lightly patted the girl on the shoulder, and asked softly, "Who is next to you? What's your name?" This person is Xiaohua, and the branches and leaves of this flower are too overgrown. , I just wanted to fix it. "In the case of the girl, the servant girl is the sweeping girl next to the girl, named Xiaohua."

Zijuan also smiled and replied: "It's by the girl's side. It was delivered a few days ago, I'm afraid the girl didn't pay much attention to it." Daiyu looked at Xiaohua carefully, smiled, turned and went in.Zijuan took a step behind, took a deep look at Xiao Hua, and left without mentioning it.Xiao Hua didn't care either.One night, the sky suddenly darkened, and there was a smell of earth in the air. Daiyu suddenly remembered to practice calligraphy, and wanted to borrow Tanchun's copybook and send Zijuan to get it.After a while, the downpour came with a strong wind, which was amazing.Daiyu got up to watch the rain on the porch sheltered from the wind, stretched out her little white hands to catch the rainwater, her expression was forlorn.

Xiaohua happened to pass by, and seeing Lin Daiyu standing alone like this, she felt desolate, thinking about what Sister Qingwen told her to do her duty as a servant, since she saw it, she went to tell the girl's maid Let her give her a cloak, she can't go forward to please her, if Zijuan finds out, she can't show her color.

Unexpectedly, Zijuan and Xueyan were not there, and the room was quiet.Reluctantly, Xiaohua took a plain white cloak and sent it to Daiyu. "Girl, Fengliang, put on your cloak." Daiyu recovered from her thoughts, and looked at this ordinary-looking girl in front of her, still wearing plain clothes, even the embroidered flowers were not eye-catching.Thinking of the snow geese I brought, I don't know where to play now, but this girl is sincere.

Putting on the cloak with a smile, sitting on the porch.Xiaohua suddenly turned around and entered the room, took out the cushion after a while, and put it on the porch for Daiyu, and Daiyu naturally sat on the cushion next to Xiaohua, leaning against the pillar of the porch, staring at Xiaohua and asked: "Who are you?" I remember you, little girl from that day. Let me ask you, why do you wear such plain clothes? But you don’t like bright colors?” Xiaohua lowered her head slightly, and said steadily: “My servant likes to wear rice in different colors in summer. It is bright. In winter, I like navy blue, which absorbs heat and keeps warm. This is what the maidservant’s elder sister told the maidservant, but the girl’s mother passed away not long ago, and the girl’s three-year filial piety has not yet passed, as a slaveservant, she should not wear red and green. The maidservant originally thought of only wearing white, but my sister said that the girl is now living in the mansion, so she offends others by wearing white. It would be fine if the girl shut the door and see no visitors, but knowing that the girl still wants to play with the second girl and the others, it is not easy to dress too plainly, So tell the slaves not to dress too brightly, and just wear silver jewellery, which can be regarded as being devoted to the girl."

Xiaohua has grown a lot now, her voice is very crisp, and the long jingle speeches are clear and clear.Daiyu was originally curious why Xiaohua didn't dress fancy like other girls, but she didn't expect it to be because of this reason.For a moment Daiyu's eyes turned red, thinking that she had made a big mistake.It was less than a year since my mother passed away, and I just wandered around like this, and I couldn't forget my filial piety even if I depended on others.I am not as good as a girl who is not relatives but understands, "Who is the elder sister you are talking about? Your elder sister taught you these words?" As soon as she mentioned her new sister, Xiao Hua's eyes lit up, her face was proud, and her voice was trembling. A little older, "No, my sister is very powerful. I have never seen anyone smarter than my sister in my life."

Daiyu looked at the little girl's red face, her proud tone, and burst out laughing.The hand holding the handkerchief touched Xiaohua's forehead, "Look at this shameless girl, how can she praise her family so loudly! She didn't say who your sister is for a long time, but she can let a stupid person like me see it." experience?"

Xiaohua rubbed her head and smiled, "I forgot. My sister is Qingwen from the old lady's room, who specializes in needlework. She will go home in two years, and she is really kind to me. A few days ago Tian just officially recognized her god-in-law, and my elder brother and younger brother love my sister the most." Daiyu had heard of a girl named Qingwen who was very good at needlework, and several of her clothes were made by Qingwen. Exquisite workmanship. "It turned out to be her. I like her craftsmanship very much. I didn't expect her to be such a meticulous person. When the weather is better, I will go to see her. It is good to talk to such a clear person. You and Let me tell you, what else does your sister know? What do you like? I'm also prepared." She beckoned for Xiaohua to be by her side.

Sitting down next to Daiyu, but only took one-third of the place, she said happily: "Young lady doesn't know, my sister knows a lot. But she herself said that a woman must have at least one skill in her life." He also said that if a woman wants to live a good life, money is absolutely indispensable. The so-called money is not everything, but without money is absolutely impossible. Is a penny the hero is talking about this? Li, the Qin Shubao among the heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties is not an example. But my sister also said that in addition to being outstanding in the skills that are relied on for survival, other things are also needed to regulate life. So my sister chose calligraphy and painting, and was tired of embroidery. Just take the drawing board and find a place with a good view, take a rest, rest your eyes by the way, and cultivate your sentiment. It is the most effective way to write a few words before going to bed at night to promote sleep. My sister also said that if a woman has no talent, she has virtue. It makes sense, but some people get it wrong. Literacy and reading books are the truth. If you don’t read books and don’t know the law, you are ignorant and ignorant. How can you have any virtue? , her boudoir name spread far and wide, and the poems she wrote spread outside the world, but it’s not to make those sour scholars think about it every day and night, and it’s unknown if they do some shameful things in private. Nothing is only good, and talented women are appreciated Under the circumstances, there will be a large group of people who will slander her. No matter whether these slanders are true or not, the damage to this woman's boudoir reputation is not ordinary. Look at the talented women who have left their names throughout the ages, which one has a good ending? Fame brings disaster, Li Qingzhao and Cai Ji are not like this! So even if my sister is very good at painting and calligraphy, few people know about it, and those who know will only say that my sister is very good at sewing, and don't say much. That's why the girl is such a smart person , and can compose poems, if you talk to my sister, just say it in those needlework, mountain and river travel notes, and my sister will be happy."

Lin Daiyu listened carefully, especially Qingwen's understanding of women's lack of talent is really rare.Thinking about his usual behavior, especially the matter of living in the bisha cabinet with Jia Baoyu, his face turned crimson for a while. "I see. When the weather is better, let's go find your sister, and let's have a good talk."

Xiaohua said cheerfully: "That's a good relationship! Does the girl have any food or stuff she likes? My sister has an older brother who loves her the most, and he works at the corner gate. If the girl likes it, she can definitely get it for her sister."

Daiyu said in amazement: "There is still such a good thing, then I will take advantage of it first. Although the old lady loves me, I can't bother her with everything. I will give you some money and give me some Songji snacks." Divide the lotus root rice into sweet-scented osmanthus cake and seven-color siu mai, and buy some light-colored but good-quality silk thread. I saw that the silk thread in the house is not very good, so I have to learn needlework, so I can’t be stingy at the beginning.”

Xiaohua nodded in agreement, "That's it. When I first started learning, the fabric was not good, but the silk thread was really good. My sister said that it would be more effective with less effort."

Daiyu was amused by Xiaohua's quick talk, and felt that she knew someone who was sensible, and she felt a little more at ease. She talked and laughed and forgot about the wind and rain outside the corridor.When Zicuckoo came back, the wind had stopped. Seeing that Daiyu had fallen asleep, she fell asleep on the couch outside.It was still raining lightly the next day, very dense, but not loud, and it smelled like misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River.Daiyu looked like it, and thought that walking in the rain would be nice, but the azalea was getting hot from the wind yesterday, so Daiyu asked a little girl to take care of her.After looking around for a week, I didn't see any snow geese, and only after I asked, did I find out that I went fishing by the lake in the back garden with a group of little girls.

Then he called a little maid to call Xiaohua, took a light blue cloak and put it on, and walked to the door.Xiao Hua hurried over just in time to run into Daiyu, handed her the hand stove to Daiyu, followed her side, and said in a dissatisfied tone: "Why are you going out this day, Miss? Although the rain has become smaller, it is very cold , the road is slippery and muddy, what if you are sick? My sister said, come and talk to the girl when the weather is fine, and let the girl take good care of her."

Daiyu just wanted to find Qingwen, and now when she heard this, she smiled and said, "When did you go to Qingwen?" Having said that, my sister is very happy that the girl can talk to her." Daiyu nodded, "In that case, let's go now. After all, I have nothing to do, and I am bored in the room. I am dressed very warmly, so you just need to rest assured. "

Xiaohua had no choice but to touch Daiyu's small hand that was not holding the stove, and it was warm, and then said: "That's all right, girl, please send someone to meet the old lady, so that the old lady won't be anxious when she finds you." Daiyu said: "Since it is In this case, I will talk about it myself." Xiaohua followed to Jiamu's room.

Because of the rain, Mother Jia ignored everyone's greetings, and the room was very quiet and she was bored alone. When she heard that Daiyu had come, she felt very comforted.Look, Min'er's children are good and filial.Although I avoided everyone's greetings, but at this time I can see who is sincere to me.Seeing Daiyu invite Ann with eyes full of smiles, he said with a smile: "Why is Yu'er here? The most important thing is to take good care of her in this weather. If she gets sick later, she will suffer."

Daiyu stepped forward to snuggle into Jia Mu's arms, hugged the old lady's waist, and said sweetly: "Being bored in the house is not as interesting as grandma's talking. Besides, you are boring alone, and it is not good for Yu'er to accompany you." Is it?" Jia Mu cheerfully stroked Daiyu's hair and said nothing.On such a rainy day, Min'er snuggled into her arms like this back then, and the two of them stayed quietly, and they didn't feel bored.It's very heartwarming to think about it now.Daiyu is a lovely child, it's better to treat her by yourself. "You child, what's the good of staying with my old lady. If you are bored, go to Yingchun and the others to play. Walking more is good for your health."

Suddenly seeing Xiao Hua standing beside her, she asked suspiciously, "Which one is this? Why didn't Zijuan follow you?" Daiyu smiled and said, "This is a third-class maid you gave me, named Xiao Hua. Zijuan The cuckoo was blown by the wind yesterday, and now it has a fever. I let her keep it. This girl is very meticulous. Look at my hand stove and cape, which are all brought by this girl, which is much better than the snow geese I brought. "Mother Jia looked at Xiaohua carefully, her hands and feet were very clean, her clothes were plain, and her appearance was dignified, she nodded and said: "Since you like it, then you can raise it to a second-class maid, Zijuan can't do it alone, so let this The girl is helping to take care of you. The snow geese were brought by you, so you can do whatever you want, and grandma won’t bother. I just hope that my Yu’er can live a more comfortable life, and comfort your mother’s spirit in the sky.” Daiyu naturally said Nod your head in response.

Yuanyang's parents came from Jinling on business, just in time to see Yuanyang, today Pearl is waiting on the sidelines.Daiyu thought that Jia's mother would be very lonely here alone, so why not invite Qingwen to learn needlework here, the old lady will be happy if there are more people.So she pulled Jiamu's hand and said coquettishly: "Grandma, I think I am not young anymore. It seems that I am already seven years old and I don't know how to sew. I am far behind my mother. I heard that there is a girl next to my grandmother. My name is Qingwen, she is the best at sewing, why don't you call me and be a sewing master for me, and borrow my grandmother's precious place to learn sewing?"

Mother Jia was taken aback when she heard the words, and then said: "It can be seen that I am old, and I have forgotten such important things. Back then, your mother started learning needlework when she was five years old. You have made several for me at this age." It’s a purse. My Yu’er has grown up and knows what is good for herself. Since you want to learn, grandma will definitely give you a good one. Qingwen is kind-hearted, doesn’t like to fight, and has good craftsmanship, which is just for you. Go, study for a few years, and you will definitely benefit.”