Sister Xue of the Red Chamber

The son of the Lin family abandoned his father and went to the main gate of the Jia family in Kyoto to welcome him

On this day, Lin Ruhai called his two sons and one daughter to the study.Lin Ruhai's wife, Jia Shi, passed away in January of the 13th year of Yongzheng, leaving behind a son named Lin Heyu and a daughter named Lin Daiyu.Lin Ruhai also has a concubine named Lin Xuanyu.

"He Yu, my son is already ten years old. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, his father is the old man of the previous emperor. After all, his status is embarrassing. From now on, the Lin family will have to rely on you to support the family!"

"He Yu listened to his father's teaching."

"My son, do you know why I named you Heyu?" "He, Ming Ye, has a red face."

"Well, that's right." Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "There is another sentence, with He Jueling, do you know where it came from?"

"The Book of Songs, Daya, Shengmin."

"very good."

Lin Daiyu took Lin Xuanyu by the hand and listened quietly.But I heard Lin Ruhai say, "He Yu, my father wants you to take the imperial examination."

"Father!" Lin Daiyu said hastily, "Daiyu heard that this year is the year of the imperial examination. Even though there is one subject every three years, my brother is only 13 years old!"

"It's not that subject, it's Ding Sienke in the second year of Qianlong's reign." Lin Ruhai said.

"Enke?" Five-year-old Lin Xuanyu was puzzled.

"Now that the new emperor is enthroned, he was supposed to enroll in the Enke to obtain a scholar, but it happened to be the year of the imperial examination, so he moved the Enke back by one year. I also know that 11 years old is really young, so I won the exam." The number one scholar is also useless. It’s a pity that my father will be resigned from this job after three years of Qianlong, but I can’t wait until the next year of the imperial examination!” Lin Ruhai sighed, “You are the top three in the Imperial Academy. It's good to have a leisurely and leisurely experience in the academy!"

"He Yu should try her best."

Lin Ruhai beckoned Xuanyu to come over again, pulled Xuanyu and said to Heyu: "Since your mother left, your ancestors outside the capital have often received letters. I am afraid that you two brothers and sisters have no one to rely on and educate, so I want to send a boat to pick you up." .Before I made excuses to be filial, but I refused. Now that the anniversary has passed, I will inevitably be criticized if I evade. You can take Daiyu to your grandfather's house for a while, and study hard. "

Daiyu is still young, she just feels that something is wrong, but she can't explain why.But He Yu had already said: "Just me and my sister? Where is Xuan Yu?"

"That's why I called you here today. Remember, your maternal ancestral family was originally a first-class Duke of Enfu, whose title was honored. Now this title belongs to your eldest uncle." Jia Amnesty attacked, but he was a first-class auxiliary general. This Rongguo mansion is the most snobbish. Seeing that Xuanyu was a concubine, he didn't want to mention it. Now he is the official residence of his father, and he is the second-rank inspector of salt and censor. I dare not treat you badly. If something happens to your father one day, you might as well go find your old friend, he has always been kind and will take care of you."

"Old friend?"

"Xue Tianxiang, the loyal and filial marquis. Brother Xue Xian and I have known each other for a long time. When He Yu was a hundred days old, he brought his wife and a pair of children here. A few years ago, their residence was very busy, so it is inconvenient for me to bother you. This time you are coming to Beijing , I just want to entrust Xuanyu to his house."

"Xuanyu, don't be separated from my sister!" Lin Xuanyu and Daiyu have the closest relationship.

"Xuanyu is obedient. There is a sister Baoxuan in that family. If you miss your sister, you can go and ask her to take Daiyu to stay for a few days." Lin Ruhai touched Xuanyu's small head, and said to Daiyu Yu said, "There are no rules in the Rongguo Mansion. You don't have to talk to me, just think about yourself. The eldest daughter of the Xue family was adopted as a righteous daughter by the Supreme Emperor for her meritorious service in saving her early years, and she is now a Heshuo." Princess Chunmin is here. If she sends someone to pick you up, the Jia family will not dare to stop you. But remember, the biological mother of the second girl from the Xue family is also a relative of the Rongguo Mansion, but the mother and daughter are vicious. , has been kicked out of Xue's house. If my son sees him, he needs to be more careful!"

He Yu stepped forward, "Father, don't worry, He Yu will definitely protect his siblings well!"

"The most worrying thing for my father now is that the house will use Dai'er's marriage as an issue! If there is such a day, I can only ask Zhong Xiaohou and the eldest princess for help. Remember, if you see the right one, you can do it. Write a letter to inform the father, so you can make a decision for your sister first. There is also Xuanyu, who is a concubine and the youngest child in the family. I don’t expect him to have any great fortune. Xuan, I chose this name for my father because I hope you can take better care of him."

"Follow my father's orders."

On the boat to Beijing, Daiyu sat alone in her room thinking.

Yesterday my elder brother gave an overview of all the affairs of Jia's mansion.Since the eldest uncle inherited the title of first-class auxiliary general, he should have replaced the door plaque with the general's mansion, and the regulations of this mansion should also be changed.There are many violations in the mansion, if someone with a heart complains, it will be a catastrophe!Furthermore, since the eldest uncle inherited the title, there is absolutely no reason why the second uncle lived in the main hall, and the first uncle cut off the garden and made a yard to live in it!No matter how eccentric my grandmother is, she can't ignore the rules and etiquette!

There will be disasters for such a family in the future.Now when you come to his home, you must pay attention to every step and always care about it.Don't easily say one more word or take one more step, lest you be assassinated by others!

When Daiyu and her party abandoned the boat and went ashore, they saw several women came forward to inquire, and they found out that it was indeed the young master and lady of the Rongguo Mansion's son-in-law, Mrs. Lin's family, and they hurriedly revealed their identities.It was originally a third-class servant woman sent by the Rongguo Mansion, who came to the pier to wait, but now that she finally got her, she even said that she wanted to say hello to Daiyu.

He Yu was displeased when he heard this.Since I have repeatedly sent letters to Yangzhou to pick up people, why did I send some third-class servants here!My own girls are delicate and expensive, how can there be any reason to ask them to get close?Even for ordinary people, third-class servants cannot enter the inner door, so I want to say hello to everyone, what does it look like!So he ordered the servant to bring them here, saying that the journey was hard and that Daiyu was not feeling well and it was inconvenient to meet them.

After the women asked for their safety, they hurriedly said, "Master Biao, our Rongguo Mansion has already dispatched sedan chairs and vehicles with luggage to wait here for a long time, please take Master Biao and Miss Biao to leave as soon as possible." .”

He Yu heard that there was one of the urgings, and suppressed his anger, "Hold on, mothers, my father ordered my brother and sister to send Xuanyu to the old friend's house in Beijing first, and then go to visit my grandmother."

Unexpectedly, the old woman curled her lips and said, "Master Biao is kind. Just leave it to the boy to send it to you, why bother to go there yourself."

Although Lin Ruhai said, "This Rongguo Mansion has the most snobbish eyes. Seeing that Xuanyu is a concubine, I don't want to mention it." He Yu also didn't expect that a third-class servant girl in Rongguo Mansion would dare to look down on Xuanyu!Just as he was about to be reprimanded, another servant came to report, "Eldest young master, the steward of Zhongxiaohou's mansion is asking for an audience. There is also the nun next to Princess Chunmin, who wants to pay her respects."

"Please come in quickly. You go and tell the girl next to Miss, so that you can prepare for Miss."

Those women were originally the rough envoys of the Rongguo Mansion, so they would not easily enter the inner sect.Originally thought Mrs. Wang sent only a few of herself here, and heard that her daughter had passed away. This uncle is only an official in Yangzhou. How can Yangzhou compare with the capital?I don't think I value this young master and young lady too much.Hearing that the steward of the Hou's mansion asked to see him, he was surprised, and then he heard that the cousin had a nanny from the eldest princess' side to pay his respects, so he couldn't make up his mind for a while.

I was just thinking about the old lady's order. The old lady missed her grandson and granddaughter, so she must get the person as soon as possible.After hesitating for a long time, one person finally said, "I... don't know when Master Biao is going to leave? This Rongguo Mansion is in Yuyan Hutong, so there is still a long way to go."

"It's not necessary. It's cheaper to enter the city from Dongbianmen, then go to Chongwenmen, and go to Iron Lion Alley!" A young man came in with a smile. It was Xue An, the eldest son of the housekeeper of the Xue family, who had now become the steward of the Houfu , Xiu Xin also became Bao Xuan's housekeeper.Xue An bowed to He Yu, "Young Master Lin has been on a good journey. Why didn't you see Young Master Xuanyu? We, Lord Hou, have been thinking about Master Lin's letter since we got it. We want to invite you to come over and talk."

"Then Heyu will disturb you."

Lin Heyu brought his younger siblings to visit Xue Tianxiang, and then a servant girl came to invite her to see the female relatives.Heyu was ten years old, so he couldn't shirk away, so Daiyu led Xuanyu to go.

Xue Tian was very satisfied to see him know how to be courteous.It's a pity in my heart, after all, the age difference is a little bit, otherwise Bao Xuan is also good.

Let's talk about Jia's family, those women went back and replied to Mrs. Jia Tai. Although Mrs. Jia was not happy in her heart, she was happy to make friends with the Hou Mansion and the eldest princess!Therefore, people were sent to the Hou's mansion to pick them up.

Baoxuan has been here for many years, finally saw Lin Daiyu, and he was very happy.Talking with him, I feel more deeply that he lives up to his talent!Mrs. Xue saw Xuanyu for the first time when she was only five years old, and it was when she was in pain!When Mrs. Xue saw her, she held her in her arms and couldn't let go. She fell in love with her for a while.

He was happy here, but Xiu Xin walked in and whispered something to Bao Xuan.

Baoxuan sneered, and turned to Daiyu, "I'm happy talking with you here, but your grandfather's family hastily sent someone to pick you up, can you go?"

Before Daiyu could answer, Xuanyu began to cry, "Sister, don't go! My father said that the mansion won't let Xuanyu go, but if my sister goes, Xuanyu can only miss her outside!"

Madam Xue felt distressed when she saw it, so she said to Daiyu, "Just stay at our house for a few days."

"The elders have a life, so I shouldn't refuse it. It's just from my grandmother..." Daiyu hesitated

"What's the matter?" Baoxuan laughed, "Xiu Xin, you go and tell the people in Jia's mansion that the princess has found that Daiyu likes her, so she will stay here first. I will send someone to escort her there in a few days."

Three days later.

A group of chariots and horses stopped in front of Rongguo Mansion.The concierge went over to inquire.

"We belong to the Zhongxiaohou's Mansion. Lord Hou sent us to escort the young master and young miss of the Lin family to your mansion." Xue An said.

The concierge hurriedly said: "Mrs. Tai has prepared a sedan chair and waits every day. Please also invite the young master and the cousin girl to get off the car and enter the mansion in the sedan chair." Before the words fell, several bearers carried two sedan chairs from the west corner gate. The sedan chair comes.

Seeing that he didn't open the middle door, and didn't intend to open the side, Xue An remembered what Xiu Xin had said to him. The eldest princess heard that the Rongguo Mansion was the most powerful, and the second master's wife, Wang Shi, was the sister of the former aunt Wang. Mrs. Lin is not on good terms, I am afraid that the young master and miss of the Lin family will enter the house through the corner door!With a sneer, he turned around and bowed to the carriage, and said to the concierge, "Princess Heshuo and the Miss Lin family hit it off right away, and sent her back in person. Go in and report and open the middle door to welcome you! Don't blame me for not reminding you. As the eldest princess, she should have been greeted by the side of the road. But today the eldest princess has not listed the guard of honor, and has already arrived at the gate, so it is easier. Those with titles wear court clothes, and those with official positions wear official clothes. The rest followed each other and knelt outside the main gate to welcome them."

The Rong Mansion was flustered for a while, and it was difficult to welcome people into the Rongxi Hall, and all the men and women of the Jia Mansion avoided going out.

Baoxuan sat on the carved red sandalwood chisel on the left side of the front. Seeing that everyone was standing in the hall, he pointed to the top chair on the left for Mrs. Jia, and then pointed to the second seat and Mrs. Xing.Mrs. Wang secretly hated Mrs. Xing for passing her, but she saw Baoxuan pointing to the third seat and said to Wang Xifeng, "Yiren, please take a seat. Although Jia Tongzhi is a donating official, he didn't order it for a while, so he is still a top five." Then he said to Mrs. Wang, "Jia Yuanwailang is from the fifth rank, and he is wronged and Yiren sits down." Aunt Zhao was laughing secretly, Baoxuan looked around and pointed to her to sit under Mrs. Wang.Then came Aunt Zhou.Although Jia She had many concubines, he didn't have a decent aunt.

Then he pointed to the seat on the right, once Daiyu, Li Wan, Yingchun, Tanchun and Xichun.Jia Baoyu had been dismissed by Baoxuan long ago and escaped with Jia Zheng.

Finally sat down, Baoxuan said, "I liked Daiyu very much, so I stayed for a few days, Mrs. Jia, don't blame her." Mother Jia hurriedly stood up and saluted, not even daring to say anything.Baoxuan helped her a bit, and said, "Daiyu is weak, and now she often takes ginseng nourishing pills. I saw that the prescription was very picky about ginseng, so my family formulated it and sent it to her. Which courtyard does Daiyu live in?"

Jia Mu hurriedly said, "Because it's winter, I haven't had time to clean it up yet. I temporarily put it in the green gauze cupboard in the old body's room. There used to be the old man's grandson Baoyu lived there. Now I move Baoyu out and stay with me in the warm pavilion in the suite." When the weather is warmer, we will clean up the house with them and make another resettlement."

"Nonsense! How can there be any reason for the official lady who is a guest to live in the same room with her young master? Besides, where does the eldest son of the Lin family live?"

Mrs. Wang apologized and said with a smile, "I originally wanted to let my nephew and niece live in the East Courtyard in my yard."

"East courtyard?" Bao Xuan frowned, "Since there is the east courtyard, what about the west side?"

"Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhou live on the west side."

"There's never been such a reason to treat guests so lightly." Bao Xuan patted the table and said, "In such a huge Rongguo Mansion, why can't you find a quiet and livable courtyard?"

Mrs. Xing hurriedly said: "If you say it is quiet, it is Lixiangyuan. It was originally the resting place of Rong Guogong in his old age. It is small and exquisite, with about ten houses, complete with front hall and back room. There is a gate leading to the street, and another in the southwest. There is a corner leading to the east side of the main house. What does the princess think?"

Mrs. Wang originally wanted to keep the Pear Fragrance Court with her sister.The document for releasing his wife said it nicely. After all, the Wang family was divorced and abandoned, and it was very uncomfortable to live with Baochai in Jinling. He has already sent a letter and is ready to come to Beijing to seek refuge.After hearing Mrs. Wang's words, she hurriedly interjected, "After all, this Pear Fragrance Garden is too clean. It's not suitable for children to live here."

Baoxuan made a decision, "It's good to be quiet, and I just closed the door to keep my filial piety. The Lin family didn't bring many servants, more than ten rooms are enough. Let's live in Lixiangyuan!"