Sister Xue of the Red Chamber

The Grand View Garden missed the opportunity before the Rongguo Mansion returned to the province to celebrate the Lantern Festival

In the twelfth lunar month of this year, the Jia family's relatives-seeking garden was finally completed.

It's only two 10,000+ taels of silver, which sounds like a lot, but it's already tight after use, so a few things have to be added or subtracted.There are also all the furnishings, or open the warehouse to find some old things, or distribute some from each room, so as not to lose their identity.

This day Jia Zhen came to look for Jia Zheng, "The construction in the garden has been completed, and the elder has already seen it. There are only some plaques and couplets left. The elder is impatient. He only said that the second master is the scholar of our family, and he is called the second master." Question first."

Jia Zheng didn't like it, and couldn't refuse, so he said, "I don't have the time to take care of these things. Anyway, I will take Baoyu to have a look after a few days. It's also good for the school exam."

Two days later, when Jia Zheng saw that the weather was warm and the sun was just right, he ordered someone to call Baoyu, and led a group of clean-up guests to the garden.

"The couplet on the plaque is a difficult task. If there are no titles on the pavilions, towers, pavilions, flowers, plants and strange rocks, even if there are flowers, willows and landscapes, they will definitely not be colorful." Jia Zheng and Baoyu said.

Jia Baoyu didn't like to study normally, but he seemed to be a bit of a crooked talent, and Jia Dairu often praised him for his expertise in antithetical couplets.In the past, Jia Zheng was often worried about his son's failure to live up to expectations. Today, it is rare to have this opportunity to show Baoyu's talent, so naturally he wants to call some Qing customers.Otherwise, no one will applaud at that time, wouldn't it be a pity!

I don't want to meet Jia Huan on the way, holding a book of poems and reading it while walking.

Jia Zheng often heard Mrs. Wang complain about Jia Huan's failure to live up to expectations. He was happy to see him working hard today, so he asked him to go with him.

But he didn't expect Jia Huan to wait here specially.

Two days ago, Jia Lian got the news that Jia Zheng wanted to take the examination of Baoyu.Jia Lian was originally the second son of the big house, known as Lian's second master.They were all second masters, and he couldn't take a liking to Jia Baoyu's second master Bao who didn't know anything.

Jia Baoyu's pairings are usually decent, but if he is asked to come up with some brilliant pairs and win praise, wouldn't he be able to overwhelm Jia Lian!

Turning around and talking to Wang Xifeng, Sister Feng thought of a good way.

Although Tanchun said that he was raised by Mrs. Wang on weekdays, he was not often close to Aunt Zhao and Jia Huan.However, her genealogy has not been revised, and she is still from the concubine's room.On the face of it, Tan Chun is close to Baoyu and far away from Jia Huan, but he also knows that only when Jia Huan is successful can he find a good family in the future.

Sister Feng missed the news, and Tanchun is very grateful.First, I quietly looked at the scenery in the garden, wrote down the number of couplets on the plaque, and wrote them down with Jia Huan.I found some more books, and Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhao forced Jia Huan to read them all at once.

Today Baoyu was called by Jia Zheng, so she hurried Jia Huan to wait on the road.

Jia Zheng and his party entered the garden, only to see the green peaks in front of them.Jia Zhengdao, "It's not this mountain. Once you enter the garden and see all the scenery in your eyes, what's the fun?"

There is a narrow path, and after a few steps, you will see a mirror-faced white stone on the mountain, which is the place where you leave the question facing you.

All the guests said "good mountain", and each said the inscription.Because everyone knew that they came here as an accompanying guest, but the clichés such as "Diecui", "Jinzhang", "Saixianglu" and "Xiaozhongnan" were just perfunctory and not brilliant.

When Jia Zheng heard this, he turned around and ordered Baoyu to come.

Baoyu said: "I have heard that the ancients said that it is better to recount the old than to compose the new, and to engrave the ancient is worse than to carve the present. Besides, this is not the main mountain scene, and there is nothing to write about. "The winding path leads to a secluded place" is an old poem above, but it is still generous."

All the Qing guests frowned and said nothing. This place was just entering the door. It can neither talk about winding paths nor lead to seclusion.Taking "the winding path leading to the secluded" as the title is too quiet, but it gives rise to a sense of desolation.Fortunately, there is still Jia Huan today, so there is no need to rush to praise him by saying something against your will.

Everyone looked at Jia Huan.

Jia Huan made up his mind and said, "Huan'er is a rare talent, and he just wants to get the word' lush and lush' to show his lush vegetation."

All the guests hurriedly applauded, saying that this topic is unconventional and has a very good meaning.He also praised Jia Huan for his high talent and far-reaching talent.

Jia Zheng decided on this topic.

There is another pavilion, formed by pressing water.

Jia Zheng wrote the word "Xieyu" himself, but Jia Baoyu said that the word "Xie" was vulgar and indecent.

Jia Zheng felt that his face had been refuted, and he was unhappy.So he asked Jia Huan, "What do you think?"

"Huan'er is ashamed, and I'm afraid it's 'indecent' to say it. Seeing this scene, Huan'er thought of the sentence 'clouds come out of the world and merge into rain, and the springs and stones are clear in the mountains', so I thought about the title 'clouds and rain' two The word is the name."

A busy Qing guest praised, "The mountains come out with clouds and rain to moisten the world. It's really atmospheric!"

Another person said, "The Qixi Pavilion overlooks the clouds and rain, and the algae chambers are colorful and green. Mysterious! Wonderful!"

Jia Zheng also said with a smile, "Cao Zhi said, 'Great kindness is great, clouds and rains increase', in order to thank Shengen. The relatives stay here, and it is time not to forget the greatness of the emperor's grace! You don't have to be humble, the word 'clouds and rain' originally existed There are many meanings, the elegant see the elegant, and the vulgar ones call it indecent. Don't bother with it!"

Later, Jia Baoyu inscribed "There is a phoenix coming to the ceremony", and Jia Huan inscribed a couplet "Snow presses red plums soaring to the sky, and green bamboos are buried in the earth to stab the sky."

Jia Baoyu wrote "The Apricot Curtain is Looking at", and Jia Huan said, "The fairy is here to answer the fans. There are several curtains and several songs on the railing; the guests don't come fast, and the room is full of fallen leaves, and the bed is full of strange books."

Then, the scene of Liao Ting Huaxu and the place of Hengzhi Qingfen, because Jia Huan never memorized it, he didn't say anything.

The title of the main hall is "Penglai Fairyland", and Jia Zheng ordered Baoyu to write the title.Baoyu didn't care about it. Jia Zheng thought he was at the end of his words, and turned to Jia Huan again.

The couplets in the main hall were originally a proud work of Tanchun, and Jia Huan had already memorized them by heart, so he replied casually: "One element, two qi, three yangs, four seasons, five blessings, and Liuhe spring."

After hearing this, Jia Zheng laughed and said, "I don't know you have such thoughts. This couplet is magnificent, the words are exquisite, and it also implies the birthday of the empress. It is really excellent!"

When Mrs. Wang got the news, it was spread all over the house that "Baoyu was reprimanded by the master again! Master Huan is very promising and has received a great reward from the master!", Baoyu went back to her room in a sleepy state. .

At the end of the twelfth lunar month, the garden was finally tidied up.

Jia Amnesty wrote the notes before sealing the pen.Fortunately, the book was approved that day: on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month of the following year, on the day of Shangyuan, Mrs. Jia was allowed to visit her relatives.

Jia's mansion was in a hurry again.

On the one hand, there was Jia Mu, who told the mandarin ducks in a loud voice that Daiyu must be picked up on the day of family visits on the Lantern Festival!

Only the Lin family is still keeping their filial piety. Although Lin Heyu has been robbed of his love, the banquet is finally out of order.Finally refused.

Jia's mother originally wanted to ask Jia Bin to give Bao Dai two marriages while visiting relatives.I don't want to be empty again.I don't like it, but I can't.I just quietly ordered that if Mrs. Wang asked Baochai to go with her, she would have to stop her.

From the eighth day of the first lunar month, eunuchs came to visit the garden.Where to change clothes, where to sit, receive ceremonies, hold banquets, and retire, all have their own conclusions.It is also related to the eunuch defense, from the palace to check all the way to Jia's mansion.Where to guard, block the encirclement, kneel to welcome, screen back, eat, announce, and all kinds of rituals.

On the fourteenth day, everything has already been settled.Jia's mother sent her mother-in-law to check again and again.

That night, Shangxiatong never slept.

The fifteenth day is the Lantern Festival.

Jia's mother, Mrs. Xing and Mrs. You all wear heavy makeup according to their products.Mrs. Wang, Wang Xifeng, Li Wan, etc. are also dressed up.Standing outside the main gate of Rongguo Mansion and waiting.

A group of men, led by Jia She, greeted them on Shuncheng Street.

Qianlong deliberately left it in the air, and it was only after Xushi that he called his relatives.

Let's say that Mrs. Jia liked the scenery in the garden very much.I also love the "green and lush" stone very much, and I am very happy thinking that it implies the prosperity of the offspring.I also saw the couplets in the main hall, implying my own birthday, I think it took a lot of thought.

After seeing the ceremony, I asked who made it.

Sister Feng said, "The four characters of '蓊蓊鲜雨' and the couplet in the main hall are all inscribed by Brother Huan. The scenery in the garden, the plaque of the couplet, or Baoyu, or Brother Huan, Zuo Buli is his brother. It was done by the two of you. Now that the banquet is ready, I invite the concubine Jia to have a good time."

Swimming all the way through places such as "Youfeng Laiyi", "Apricot Curtain in Looking", "Red Fragrance and Green Jade", "Hengzhi Qingfen", etc., Jia Bin saw that Baoyu's inscriptions were mostly plaques, but Jia Huan's inscriptions were more inscribed. For the subtlety, it is inevitable that there will be some dislikes.

After thinking about it, no matter whether he is a concubine or concubine, if he has a future, it will be his help, so he is happy.Nai ordered the pen and inkstone to be served, and selected the most pleasing places to give names:

"You Feng Lai Yi" gave it the name "Xiaoxiang Pavilion";

"Red Fragrance and Green Jade" was finally changed because Concubine Jia was not happy to see that all the sisters of the Zhen family had jade in their names.It was changed to "Yihong Kuailv" and given the name "Yihongyuan";

"Hengzhi Qingfen" was given the name "Hengwuyuan";

"Apricot curtain is in sight" named "Huange Villa";

Wait, the rest are given names.

After finishing writing, he said with a smile, "Today we will take the examination of Baoyu and Huan'er. Baoyu's inscriptions are in Hengwuyuan and Yihongyuan. Huan'er is Xiaoxiangguan and Huange Shanzhuang, each with a five-character poem. "

Jia Huan had already learned a lot of poems, but he just memorized them.At present, I just pretend to think about it, and when I see Baoyu pick up the pen, I write it down in one go, which is better than Baoyu's.

Jia Bin looked and saw:

There is a phoenix coming to Yi Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Jia Huan's inscription

Xiuyu has just become a reality, and it is suitable to wait for Laifeng.

The poles are green and the roots are green and cool.

Breaking into the water hinders the order, and wearing the curtain hinders the incense.

Mo Shao clears the broken shadows, the day is long at the beginning of the good dream.

Apricot Curtain in Wanghuange Villa, Jia Huan would like to inscribe

Apricot curtain invites guests to drink, and there is a villa in Wangwang.

Water chestnut goose, mulberry elm and swallow beam.

A bed of spring chives is green, and ten miles of rice flowers are fragrant.

There is no hunger and hunger in the prosperous age, so why bother with farming and weaving.

After seeing it, Concubine Jia was overjoyed and said, "Huan'er is really promising!" She also pointed out that "Xinglian" is the best song, so she changed "Huange Villa" to "Daoxiang Village".

At that time, Baoyu hadn't finished his work. Seeing that Jia Huan had been praised, and Mrs. Wang looked at him vigorously, she hurriedly took away the pen and presented it.

I see:

Heng Zhi Qing Fen Heng Wu Yuan, inscribed by Jia Baoyu

The pure garden is full of humus, and the radish helps the fragrance.

Softly lined with three spring grasses, softly dragging a wisp of fragrance.

The winding path is covered by light smoke, and the corridor is cold and emerald.

Who is called the song of the pond, the dream of the Xie family is long.

Happy Red, Fast Green, Happy Red Courtyard, written by Jia Baoyu

The deep court is long and quiet, and two or two come out.

The green jade is still in spring, and the red makeup stays awake at night.

Leaning on the railing to hang the sleeves, leaning on the stone to protect the green smoke.

Against the east wind, the master should show mercy.

Jia Pin was even more displeased when she saw that his poems were not as good as Jia Huan's, and also had the word "green jade".

So I had to say, "Baoyu's poems have also improved. But don't be coquettish, you must be good at raising them, and you can't become a tool if you are not strict!"

Then he asked again, "Is Daiyu from the Lin family here?"

Mrs. Wang hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Daiyu is keeping her filial piety. It is a very auspicious event for the empress to visit her relatives, so she can't come. The empress's cousin, Baochai, now lives in the East Courtyard of Rongxi Hall. She has good character, appearance, and talent. Okay, would you like to call to see me?"

Concubine Jia didn't care much, "It's not necessary, it's getting late, and it's not convenient to work with relatives."

For a while, I gave everyone a gift, and then I went back to the palace.

After I had time to look at the expressions of everyone, Mrs. Wang's face turned green.Everyone's respect is the most important for Jiamu, followed by Mrs. Xing and Mrs. You.Although Mrs. Wang is Jia Pin's biological mother, she only got the third class in courtesies!

Secondly, Jia Huan's gift was supposed to be the first-class Baoyu this time, but he didn't want to add a few more, which were equal to Baoyu!

Three times, even though Mrs. Wang recommended her, not only did the concubine Jia not summon Baochai, but she also didn't have Baochai's share in the ceremony.Well, Mrs. Wang thought that Mrs. Jia was too lazy to see her relatives.I don't think that even though Daiyu didn't come, she got a gift, and she specified that she would send it to someone!It's actually a little thicker than Sanchun's, but on the same level as Sister Feng's!