Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

Thanks to the precious medicinal materials sent by Xue's family, and the treatment from the previous imperial physician Wang and Grandma Wei, Zili's body recovered quickly.It's just that who invited the two masters to save Zili's life is still a mystery.Zili wrote to her family as soon as she was able to get up. She just said that she thanked her parents for their concern, and that I would send a doctor from far away.Now her body has returned to health and so on, so the family needn't worry about it.Unexpectedly, in Mrs. Tang's reply letter, she only vaguely said that her body was important, and told her to rest in peace, but she didn't say a word about asking for Wang Tai's doctor.Zili looked at his family's confidence, and his family was in a state of disarray.

Jia Zheng was originally a nervous person, so he felt something was wrong after hearing Zili's words.Fortunately, Jia Zheng wasn't so short-sighted to the point of outrage.He didn't write a letter to ask Jia Mu and Jia Daishan, but just reported to his family that all dangers were over, and now the days of peace and tranquility have returned.Mother Jia's reply also told her to take good care of her health and not to read the words when the family is safe.Jia Zheng came in with a letter from home, with a look of helplessness on his face: "My wife already knows. She told you to take a good rest and rest, and there is nothing else." Thinking of Jia's mother's performance in this matter, Jia Zheng's attitude towards his mother is different. Shaken a little.In the past, whenever Jia Zheng mentioned a loving mother, he would subconsciously think of his own mother.In Jia Zheng's concept, Jia's mother is an extremely kind and loving mother.No matter what she does, she plans for her children.But after going through so many things, Jia Zheng had a terrible thought in his heart.People say that parents love their children for the long term, but does the wife really make long-term plans for them?

Just like the big brother, if the mother really loves the big brother and hopes that he can support the glory and family of the Jia family, she shouldn't indulge him since she was a child, and she should practice martial arts if she can't study well. The Jia family has a military background, and it's normal to join the army.But how did the mother educate the elder brother?If you don't read well, you just say don't get tired, and Xi Wu is worried that you will damage your body.In the past, my father had the idea of ​​asking Jia She to go to the military camp for training.It was not stopped by the mother.It's better now, big brother is not young.She is still dawdling around every day, and I heard that she is still spending time and drinking in the capital and not doing business.

And the mother was against Zili, even though Jia's mother said Zili was good every time Jia Zheng raised her.But if you say yes, is it really nice to her?When Zili gave birth to Jiazhu, Mother Jia’s family letter only asked about the child’s situation, and the whole page was full of stories about the remoteness and poverty of Shanyin County. The grandmother was worried that her grandson would be wronged, so she only mentioned Zili at the end of the letter.At that time, Jia Zheng didn't feel anything.Thinking that this is his first child and the first grandchild of Erfang, Jia's mother and Jia Daishan are very concerned about it, so it is inevitable that they will miss it a lot.But this time, what mother did was too obvious.In addition, I heard from the capital that Zhang's funeral and the Zhang family's troubles were unpleasant.Jia Zheng had some other ideas about Jia's mother.

Zili was able to walk slowly while supporting the table. When Jia Zheng entered, he saw a group of people watching Yuanchun.Looking at the bathtub on the floor and the small clothes piled on the bed, Jia Zheng knew that his daughter had just taken a bath.Zili first noticed that Jia Zheng's face was a little strange, and quickly asked, "What's the matter? You seem to be unhappy."

The nanny was wrapping Yuanchun in swaddling clothes, listening to Zili's words, she was busy taking the child out. "It's nothing. Just put Niuniu here. If the weather is hot, won't she be hot if the child is wrapped inside and outside?" Jia Zheng changed the subject, put the letter on the table casually, and went up to touch Yuan Chun's little hand. "The child's hands are wet and hot. Why don't you wrap them up? Don't wear so many clothes." Sister-in-law Fang looked at Jia Zheng in disbelief. She opened her mouth in surprise for a long time before she could say: " Amitabha, the second master is really a careful person. Niuniu is also a lucky person to have such a loving father."

Jia Zheng was amused by Sister-in-law Fang's exaggeration: "What you said is really funny. I am her father. Fathers in the world do not love their children. You go down first, and I will take care of the children." Jia Zheng picked up the child. Come and cuddle in your arms.Seeing Zili winking at her, Sister Fang turned around and left.Zili read Jia Zheng's letter on the table, but he didn't express anything special: "Madam is thinking about Niu Niu. I just don't know what's going on with the uncle, but I feel sorry for Lian'er who lost his mother at such a young age. The Zhang family is also confused. Although the uncle does not do well sometimes, he shouldn't do too much for the sake of his grandson. According to the uncle's temperament, how much of the dowry left by the sister-in-law can go to Lian'er hands."

Zhang's and Jia's quarrels were ugly, and Zhang's elder brother said that he would get rid of the Jia family's relatives in the future, so Jia Lian lost his maternal ancestral family.In this era, the dowry of a daughter-in-law is the private money of the daughter-in-law, which cannot be used by the husband and the in-laws. It will be passed on to the children as the mother's private money in the future.But if there are any special circumstances, such as Mrs. Zhang, the dowry can not be used by the in-laws and husband at will.As the mother's family, it also plays a supervisory role, and the child's uncle can intervene in supervision.But Zhang's family and Jia's family fell out, and they would never care about Zhang's dowry and Jia Lian's affairs.Jia She is a person who likes to enjoy.I'm afraid nothing of that poor thing will reach Jia Lian's hands.

Poor Jia Lian is also a son of a big family, but he has no mother since he was a child, and he has no private money, so he has nothing to do with airs. No wonder he was suppressed by his wife with a generous dowry after marrying Wang Xifeng.Thinking of Jia Lian's money-greedy character in the future, Zili couldn't help but sigh inwardly.Jia Zheng also thought that according to his elder brother's temperament, Lian'er is a poor child.But I am far away in Qingzhou, and Jia Lian has a father and grandparents, so it is useless for me to worry.

"It's all fate, what can be done. Father is not happy now, how can he care about elder brother's affairs, we are far away in Qingzhou, and we can't reach it. Forget it, it's all other people's business, but your body is the most important thing in front of you. Pearl I think it’s time to hire a serious teacher to enlighten you. That Professor Zhen has a good talent and learning, but his character—” Jia Zheng mentioned Zhen Weiren recommended by Wei Wang’s mansion, and made a disdainful expression.

"How do you say it? I think he cares about teaching Zhu'er on weekdays, why do you say that his character is not good?" Zili looked at her husband in surprise.These days of illness, how could she have so much thought to take care of other things.

"You are sick. I didn't want to upset you so I didn't say some things. I checked Zhu'er's homework a few days ago. Zhu'er's homework is not bad. I think this Mr. Zhen is also a capable person, although he is Wei Wang. The person I recommended came to our house but kept his duty and didn’t do anything out of line. I asked Zhu’er to ask Mr. Zhen to be your husband in the future, and if you ask him to be your teacher, would you ask Mr. Zhen to teach you all the time? Unexpectedly, Zhu'er was not happy about it, so I asked him why. He said that Mr. Zhen didn't like him very much. Mr. Zhen asked questions in class, no matter how Zhu'er answered Mr. Zhen, he didn't particularly praise him. Zhu'er went to visit Prince Wei's mansion. Zhu'er said that Mr. Zhen would be full of praise no matter how well Wei Wang's son wrote. He felt that Mr. Zhen didn't like him. It's useless to be the best." Jia Zhu is Jia Zheng's favorite, and his son didn't even get a compliment when he did a good job.Jia Zheng had great doubts about Zhen Weiren's character.His son has done a good job, and he is not trying to give way to King Wei's heir in a class.Can you praise the child for losing a piece of meat?Jia Zheng was brainwashed by Zili to think that children need praise and love. If you praise a child, he will be more motivated.Why not do such a win-win thing?Isn't it just to flatter King Wei?What's the use of being full of colorful articles, don't teach your child to be spoiled by your flattering temperament.

Listening to Jia Zheng's angry narration, Zili was relieved. It's rare that Jia Zheng abandoned the idea of ​​filial son education under the stick.She nodded: "It's because I was sick and didn't have the energy to take care of so much. I really made Zhu'er feel wronged. But this can't be blamed on him. After all, he is the courtier of King Wei, and King Wei is his serious master. You should also be considerate. It’s the difficulty of others. Since Zhu’er wants to be serious, she must not be sloppy in choosing a teacher. It is always necessary to invite someone who is good in character and knowledge.”

Jia Zheng sighed, and said dejectedly, "That's exactly why I'm in trouble. I've drafted a few candidates, and after examining them one by one, none of them are perfect." Jia Zheng was very concerned about Jia Zhu's education, After all, he is the first son, and Jia Zheng very much hopes that Jia Zhu will be better than blue.

You are too busy, the huge Qingzhou city can't find a good gentleman yet.In fact, Dr. Wen is an excellent candidate - Zili smiled and proposed a personal candidate.There are only a few officials in Qingzhou who have not been bribed by the king of Wei and still insist on their own integrity and integrity. Dr. Wen of Confucianism is one of them.Speaking of which, he is also a well-known old Confucian in Qingzhou. King Wei has always kept a respectful distance from that old man and dared not provoke him.Hearing Zili's words, Jia Zheng slapped his thigh like a dream: "Yes, why didn't I expect that! Those people are so noble and upright, so I'll come to ask Mr. Wen to accept the beads." My son is a student." Before Jia Zheng could finish his sentence, Ming Qian suddenly came in nervously: "Second Master, Mr. Shan outside Second Mistress has something important to tell Second Master." Jia Zheng knew that there was an important government matter. .He glanced at Zili: "You can rest at ease, and don't worry about irrelevant things." Zili heard Jia Zheng's subtext, and she smiled and said: "I'll save it, you just take it easy. I've always been a caring person." Big one, I forget everything in a blink of an eye." Hearing what his wife said, Jia Zheng bowed his head and smiled and left.

Zili watched Jia Zheng go away, stayed for a while and said to Ming Qian: "What's the important thing? Ask Mr. Shan to tell Er Ye to go out?"

"I heard that Eunuch Wei, who was passing by before, was called back to the capital by the emperor. Now he is passing by Qingzhou to see the second master." Mingqian lowered the window and brought a blanket to cover Zili: "Although the weather is getting worse It's warm, but don't blow it."

Zili's thoughts were all on Ming Qian's words, Wei Chaozhong was the late emperor's confidant, and the late emperor was in charge of the world's detectives at a time when the power was at his disposal, it can be said that one person is under one man and over ten thousand people.Once the emperor and the courtiers, the new emperor ascended the throne to make room for the newcomers. Presumably Wei Chaozhong did not firmly stand on the side of the grandson during the battle for the throne in the East Palace.Anyway, who can explain clearly what happened in the deep palace?It is reasonable for Wei Chaozhong to be reprimanded by the new emperor. Zili arranged for people to warmly entertain the downtrodden Wei Chaozhong, but he was doing things according to the usual Wang Changchun's teachings.Snobbery is the worst thing to do in the officialdom, flattery, rushing to heat up the stove, although you can get the immediate advantage, but no one is blind.Everyone knows that you are an unreliable person, and no one will really help you in the future.A hero with three gangs, what future is there without the help of others?

Unexpectedly, Zili's small delivery of charcoal in the snow would lead to this result. If the emperor wants to recall Wei Chaozhong, there can only be two results.One is to reuse him regardless of previous suspicions, and the other is that the emperor is worried that Wei Chaozhong cannot be monitored at any time outside.Put him in front of your eyes and stare at.

"I saw that Mr. Shan was very anxious, grandma, don't be—" Ming Qian was also a little worried when he thought about Mr. Shan's anxious expression.

"It's okay, you go and find out what's going on." Zili asked someone to inquire about the news.

"Grandma, clean up quickly tomorrow, Eunuch Wei is coming to thank grandma." There was a rush of footsteps outside, Zhou Rui's family ran in and told the girls to clean up the house quickly. "Grandma, don't worry, now Eunuch Wei has recovered and has become the chief supervisor and eunuch of the Daming Palace. His old man said that those people on the way out of the capital avoided him like a plague god. It is difficult to send charcoal in the snow. He is a benevolent person." The person who reported it wants to come to thank grandma in person. The second master can't stop and ask the servants to come in and say something."

Zili is busy tidying up the house with the proud girl, and tomorrow she takes Xiao Ai Bohe to comb Zili's hair and change her clothes.As soon as Wei Chaozhong and Jia Zheng were packed, they were surrounded by a group of people.From the top of his head, he could see Wei Chaozhong coming in in all his splendor.Zili was busy going forward to pay respects, Wei Chaozhong asked the servant beside him to help Zili up, and said gratefully: "Why bother to be so polite, I don't know where I would be without Mrs. Jia's care. I've seen the warmth and coldness of people It's a pity that those officials don't have the generation and heart of a woman like Mrs. Jia." Then Wei Chaozhong said some words of thanks.Zili and Jia Zheng quickly humbled themselves, and the guests and hosts sat down to offer tea and talk.

Holding a teacup, Wei Chaozhong casually said: "Thanks to the emperor's grace, this old slave can serve the emperor again. This time, I have one more matter to ask Mr. Jia for help when I pass by Qingzhou. There is news from the palace that the imperial concubine is seriously ill and she misses her son. The emperor was extra gracious and allowed King Wei to go to the capital to visit the noble concubine, and asked his slaves to serve King Wei on his way to the capital. After King Wei left, Lord Jia had to worry about the things on the ground in Qingzhou."