Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

Daiyu watched Baoyu come in and subconsciously stuffed the box in her hand under the backrest beside her. She smiled and said, "Listen to her nonsense. Fortunately, someone will make me angry." She taught a lot of truths by Li's side, and now Daiyu's character is much better.In the past, Yingchun and the other sisters only thought that Daiyu was relying on Jia's mother's love and didn't pay much attention to the three decent young ladies of Jia's family, so they didn't dare to get too close to her.Now Daiyu is getting along with Yingchun and the others warmly. Seeing Daiyu's frank manner and indifferent words, the Yingchun sisters are even more affectionate towards Daiyu.

When she is in a good mood, her nerves are not so sensitive, so Daiyu never minds the words and deeds of the servants of the Jia family countless times, always thinking that they are talking about her.Baoyu sat on the chair opposite Daiyu, with her feet up: "My sister looks good these days, so I feel relieved. The women at home have always hated her very much. My sister is like a fairy and those dead fish eyes If you get angry, tell your sister-in-law if you don’t like it, and just throw it out immediately. You went to your wife’s place just now.” After saying a word, Zijuan came in with tea: “The girl just came back, and the second master is drinking tea. The wife even gave the girl something."

Baoyu listened to Zili salivating at Daiyu's stuff, and leaned forward: "What a good thing, sister, how about showing it to me?" Daiyu didn't want to show Baoyu, but Zijuan spoke quickly, and she had already spoken, and she couldn't deny it anymore. .Daiyu said perfunctorily: "What a good thing, it's just a thing that my aunt gave me. You have a lot of free time today. Last time I heard you say that your husband gave you a lot of homework, and you finished it. Baoyu said with a relaxed face: "Thanks to the eldest sister who is pregnant, my mother goes in to see her every month, and my father is busy with engineering and has no time to take care of me. Good sister, let me take it easy for a few days. That word Anything goes."

Daiyu didn't know what to say when she heard Baoyu's words. She knew that Baoyu didn't like reading, so if the sisters tried to persuade Baoyu, she would naturally ignore it. Baochai can't get off the stage alone.The sisters present were embarrassed for her, but Baochai blushed for a while and said nothing, so Daiyu would not directly persuade Baoyu to study.She just sighed and said to Baoyu, "Check it carefully, uncle, how will you get back at that time. If you are really lazy to write, I can help you write a few." Daiyu thought of Zili and Jia Zheng Worrying about family affairs and government affairs all day long, it would be sad to know that Baoyu has wasted such a waste of time.Fortunately, Baoyu refused to do some homework, but he couldn't practice his calligraphy very well.She can help Baoyu cheat and write and ask Baoyu to squeeze out some tasks from the limited reading time to complete the reading tasks.

When Baoyu heard Daiyu's words, she was so happy that she smiled, stood up, bowed to Daiyu, called her good sister repeatedly, and thanked her constantly. "Second Master will thank you now, why don't you ask Second Master for help when the girl has something to do. It's not in vain for our girl to worry about Second Master." Zijuan laughed and mocked Baoyu.Baoyu winked at Zicuckoo and said, "Naturally, if sister Lin has anything, she wants to eat and play. I'm sorry to open my mouth with the old lady. Come and tell me. By the way, what the lady gave to my sister is What. Good sister, show me." Baoyu moved closer to Daiyu as he spoke.

Daiyu reluctantly took out the box and threw it on the table. When Baoyu opened it, he found a crystal clear, delicate and smooth Tianhuang stone.Baoyu didn't like gold and stone very much. He took a look and put it on the table: "So it's this one, but it's not engraved. Wait for me to find a good craftsman to engrave it for you. What do you want to engrave? By the way." My sister doesn't have words yet, so I'll pick a word for her and just engrave that, okay?"

Daiyu frowned slightly when she heard Baoyu's words, she stretched out her hand to take it from Baoyu's hand: "This is my aunt's wish, I'd better save it." Take a word.Daiyu thought that her parents were far away in Yangzhou, and she didn't know if she would see them again when she was young.Seeing Daiyu's face turn cloudy again, Baoyu's heart suddenly aroused, thinking to himself what's wrong with her sister?Don't be told by your wife?

"What's wrong with my sister, but what is wronged?" Daiyu shook her head and wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief: "I just suddenly remembered my father and mother at home. It's getting late and you should go back. Wait a while Xiren is going to look for you everywhere. By the way, I heard that Qianxue is going out?"

"Yes, she has already begged her wife to let her out when she is old." Baoyu didn't care much about the girls coming and going in the room, but continued to coax Daiyu to be happy for a long time.Daiyu was even more disappointed when she heard Baoyu's long-winded words. Baoyu didn't know what she was sad about.Fortunately, I still hold Baoyu as a person who can know my own mind.

Baoyu found that Daiyu was still unhappy after persuading her for a long time, thinking that Zili must have treated Daiyu badly, or why her mother gave sister Lin such things.Baoyu didn't dare to ask Zili why he wanted to teach Daiyu a lesson, but he was worried when he saw Daiyu secretly sad.He decided to chat with Jia Mu and move the rescuers.

Daiyu breathed a sigh of relief when Baoyu left after a long-winded meal.

In a blink of an eye, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival. Jia Zhen invited Jia Mu to wait to enjoy the moon and eat moon cakes.The moon is in the middle of the sky, and it is gradually getting colder. Everyone's maid has sent clothes.Mother Jia watched Daiyu put on a goose-yellow feather satin cloak with gauze, and said thoughtfully, "It means that Lin girl can match this color. Is this new?"

"It was sent by Sister Feng. My wife said it would be good to make a cloak, so I called it the first time I wore it today." Daiyu replied.

There was a flash of surprise in Jia's mother's eyes, and she said to Youshi: "My daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law, if I say that I am sincere to my uncle and sister-in-law, it is Feng girl. Others are just a matter of face, only she is sincere. For the good of my sister-in-law and uncle."

You Shi smiled and said: "What the old lady said is that we are not as good as Feng girl." Sister Feng was listening to what she just wanted to say for fun, but suddenly remembered something and said humbly: "I dare not take what the old lady said. It's just that I prepared clothes for the girls according to the old lady's order. Sister Lin is very much like my aunt, she is a beauty and she looks good in everything she wears." Sister Feng became more and more happy after flattering Mother Jia.On the other hand, Daiyu looked at Zili apologetically, and found that Zili was still talking to Mrs. Xing as usual, as if she hadn't heard Jiamu's praise of Sister Feng just now, so Daiyu was relieved.

In fact, Zili had already heard Jia Mu's words implying that she was not good to Daiyu, she was a little surprised, how did Jia Mu come up with this idea.

Qin Keqing is a smart person, she smiled and took the play list to Mother Jia: "Please tell us to order another good play for us."

Jia's mother also took the playlist and sang "Flying to the Moon".Then Jia's mother said to Baochai, "Miss Baochai, order it too." Baochai refused, but asked Zili and Mrs. Xing to order first. Drinks are fine, and you want to play? How can there be such a cheap thing."

Baochai also ordered a witty and lively play, and then the sisters all ordered.

Everyone dispersed happily, and Jiamu stood up and said, "It's getting late, let's go back and have a rest. If you don't have a good time, I will treat you tomorrow." Youshi supported Jiamu and said, "Then we are going to get the old lady's favor. .” As he spoke, he looked for Qin Keqing and sent Jia Mu back together.Unexpectedly, the girls searched for a long time but did not see Mrs. Qin, Jia's mother said indifferently: "That child is so pitiful, we don't need you to trouble us, we will go back by ourselves."

Just as I was talking, I saw a little girl come over and say, "Grandma Xiaorong has gone to change." Youshi nodded, and helped Jiamu to send everyone in Rongfu back.

It's a pity that when Jia's mother returned to the table the next day, only You Shi came over and said that Qin Keqing had suffered from the wind and cold last night and could not come over for a few days.Mother Jia didn't say anything, she still took everyone to have fun all night, watching the moon, drinking and watching the theater, everyone didn't care, and they left at night.

In a blink of an eye it was Jia Jing's birthday again, Zili and Madam Xing went to celebrate his birthday, Jia Jing hadn't been home for many years, and it was still the same for this birthday.Jia Zhen was still busy making arrangements, and everyone kowtowed to the vacant seats for birthday.Seeing that Mother Jia didn't come, Mrs. You asked the reason: "My father-in-law is her old man's nephew, and he shouldn't work for her on his birthday. I just thought it would be good to invite the old lady over to relax."

Sister Feng was the first to say: "The old lady said she would come. However, I didn't sleep well last night and woke up this morning because I didn't have the energy to come here. If there is anything delicious, it should be soft and rotten." You Shi listened and called Put the rare fruit in a box and ask someone to send it over.Then he asked Zili and Mrs. Xing where to set dinner, Zili said with a smile: "When we came here to pay respects to the uncle's birthday, now it's as if we were here to celebrate his birthday. It doesn't matter where you are, why don't you see Rong's daughter-in-law?" ?”

Listening to Zili's question, Youshi Qin said worriedly: "The daughter-in-law of that person is not in good health. She hasn't recovered since she got the wind and cold while enjoying the moon last month."

Mrs. Xing asked about Mrs. Qin's condition, and Mrs. You said: "That night I played with the old lady and the ladies all night, and when I went back, I said I was not feeling well, and I had a fever that night. The wind and cold repeatedly tossed After taking the medicine, I still can’t get rid of the root cause. After procrastinating until now, people have lost weight. Rong’er and I are worried, and the master is also unhappy about his daughter-in-law’s health.” Zili glanced at Youshi’s face, and found that Youshi’s eyes flickered as if there was something wrong What a strange. "In this case, we might as well go and see her, anyway, it's still early for dinner." Zili suggested to see Qin Shi, and You Shi said reluctantly: "Madam loves her, but she is sick, don't call her sick." Contaminated the ladies."

Zili, however, was unmoved and said to You Shi, "I know you are worried that we will be bumped into, but in fact, there is no need to worry so much. We are here to pay respects to the old man's birthday. Seeing that Rong's daughter-in-law is just By the way, she only cares about raising her with peace of mind, and we don’t need her to come out to see us when we talk through the curtain. The old lady loves Rong’s daughter-in-law very much, and she is the most proud of the great-grandson’s daughter-in-law. We go to see the old lady who is also God. " As Zili pulled Mrs. Xing to leave, Sister Feng followed up with what she wanted to say when she saw Youshi: "That's exactly what I said, my wife went to see the old lady Ming personally, so that the old lady can rest assured, Rong's daughter-in-law Seeing my wife coming over, I feel relieved and feel better soon. The wives are all blessed and lucky, so they can be restrained." You Shi said that Sister Feng would not dare to disobey Zili, so she could only lead the way to Qin's. Come in the room.

Baoyu listened on the sidelines and couldn't bear to visit Qin's side for a long time, so he went to Qin's room in a hurry.Zili, Mrs. Xing and his group passed slowly, Youshi couldn't help sighing on the way, talking about how troublesome Qin's illness was.Mrs. Xing said to Youshi: "You don't have to worry too much, the child will be fine after a few days. After all, it's because of his poor health, and we haven't seen any happiness in the past few years of marriage."

Youshi sighed and said: "I said the same thing, but the master said that children are gifts from heaven, and it would be worse not to upset my daughter-in-law by nagging her. Why is Baoyu here?" Youshi looked at Baoyu a little Standing awkwardly under a tree, she hurriedly beckoned him to come over.After all, she is a mother, and Zili noticed at a glance that Baoyu's complexion was a bit uneasy. She was busy. Baoyu asked carefully: "You run so fast by yourself, where is the girl following?" He said patiently: "I was thinking of coming over to see her first. Qin Zhong has also been listless and worried about his sister's illness recently. I am just in a hurry to come and see her."

Zili's heart skipped a beat, the ground here in Ning Mansion is not peaceful, maybe he met a ghost.She smiled and patted Baoyu on the shoulder: "You silly child, you are anxious when you hear that you are sick. It doesn't matter that your niece and daughter-in-law are taken care of by her in-laws, and you can still be wronged. But Qin Zhong is in a bad mood these days. He is studying together, it is the fate of his classmates, so you should always persuade him. Rong's daughter-in-law is sick, she is your niece and daughter-in-law after all, you just want to go back quickly to save the old lady from worrying about you. Ward You should also be taboo." Zili told someone to take Baoyu to play with the girls.Looking at Baoyu's back, Zili sighed slightly that Baoyu didn't know whether it was a child who matured precociously, or whether he was immature.He could think of going to Mother Jia to sue him, but he was worried about those things in the Ning Mansion.

The two maids of the Qin family heard that the two wives over there were about to come and had already brought the little girls out to greet them. Jia Rong stood at the door and opened the curtain herself: "Why did the madam come in person? The imperial doctor came to see it just now, and she is already feeling better." " Zili smiled and said to Jia Rong: "We just stopped by to see, your daughter-in-law is getting better. After all, the young man is there, so don't think about it and you will get better soon." Having reached the inner room, Qin Mrs. Qin struggled to get up and kowtow, but Sister Feng stepped forward and pressed Mrs. Qin to keep from screaming.Mrs. Xing and Zili asked about her condition, and told her to take care of herself.Qin kowtowed on the pillow and said, "What kind of virtue did I cultivate? If I can marry into this family, my father-in-law and mother-in-law treat me like my own daughters, even my husband has never blushed. I only regret that I am not lucky enough to be filial in front of my wife." It's gone." He choked up and cried.Zili watched Qin's flower-like person become like this in a few days, and suddenly thought of what Qin's situation would be like if King Wei hadn't done anything wrong.She is of decent royal blood, she must be a county monarch, and she is full of confidence when she gets married. Who would dare to give her a little bit of anger in her husband's family.As a result, she had to bear the sins of her parents.

Zili sat in front of Qin's window and said to her: "You have too many things on your mind. Since you know that the elders love you, you should cheer up and don't worry about it. There are many famous imperial physicians in the capital. Now, why would you be sympathetic to good medicinal materials as long as they can cure your illness?" Qin Shi listened to Zili's words and sat up propped up: "Yes, I will remember my wife's instructions." Qin Shi nodded vigorously , she was sick and her clothes were unavoidably disheveled. When she lowered her head, the collar of her little coat would spread out a little, revealing an ambiguous red mark on her neck.

Waiting to come out of Qin's house, Mrs. Xing said to You, "I see that my daughter-in-law looks fine. She must get better in a few days."

"This child is the same as what his wife said. Everything else is good, but his heart is too careful. He has to weigh hundreds of things in his heart when others say something. How much effort can a person have to withstand such consumption." You said Qin Heavy thoughts are the reason for her illness.Zili sneered in his heart when he heard what they said, in Ning Mansion only shameless people can live well.Even if Qin Shi is a person whose nerves are thicker than her thighs, as long as she has a little sense of shame, she will do the same.That Jia Zhen has become so unscrupulous that she doesn't even let her get sick.Thinking of this, Zili turned to look at Jia Rong.Unexpectedly, Jia Rong, as if nothing had happened, asked the maids to serve the Qin family well. Outsiders, it seems that the husband and wife are really affectionate.What a loving and loving couple.

When I returned to Jiamu's side, I saw many of Jiamu's old clothes piled up on the table and chairs. Seeing Zili and Mrs. Xing coming, Jiamu asked how the banquet in Ning's mansion was and how the opera wine was, and then asked about Qin Qin. 's disease.Zili smiled and said, "We know the old lady loves her, so the eldest lady and I went to see her in person. Fortunately, we just need to rest for a few days."

Sister Feng was also comforting Mother Jia: "The old lady can rest assured that Rong's daughter-in-law said that she will come over to say hello to the old lady in person after she gets better. Thank you ladies for coming to see her in person. Even if she is broken to pieces, she can't report it."

"It's very good for you elders to care about the younger generation. In fact, Rong's daughter-in-law is considered a great-grandson daughter-in-law, and she is from there. I love her because she has a good personality. I am negligent about our own daughter-in-law. Now, all of you are husbands and godsons, and you still want to be filial to me every day. I know in my heart that you are sincerely filial to me. I can’t be cold, aren’t you. Yuanyang——” Jia Mu said, calling Yuanyang, and Yuanyang held two When the box came out, Mother Jia pointed to Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang and said, "This is something I used to have. The color is too delicate. Don't be too disgusted to use it." Opening the box is a pair of pearl flowers.

Just as Zili was about to resign, Jia's mother said, "Don't resign, you are doing your best for a group of girls and Baoyu. You are born and not you. You treat them all the same. This is the real wife of a big family." Do it right." Zili knew that someone must have told the truth to Jia Mu, and the old lady felt too sorry to apologize to her, so Zili thanked Jia Mu for accepting it.Mrs. Xing looked at the bead flower in her hand a little displeased, it was clearly the jewelry of the young daughter-in-law, and the old lady gave it to herself sincerely, she simply gave it to Feng girl with her own hands.

Back at the new house, the autumn equinox waited for the girls to go out. She beat Zili's leg on the couch with a beauty fist, and said in a low voice, "Today, the girls and Master Bao will come back first. I heard that Lin The girl stayed alone in front of the old lady for a while. The old lady seems to have complained to her for the past few days. I was worried that the old lady would make her feel uncomfortable. Unexpectedly, I gave this thing. Our family is talking about private houses Who can compare to the old lady.” The pearls Jiamu gave Zili are very expensive, such as Donghai pink pearls, ruby ​​corals, etc., and the peony flowers worn with fine gold threads are not only expensive but also delicate. The craftsmanship is inside.

"Give this to Zhu's daughter-in-law. The color is too delicate. I probably know what's going on. Baoyu's elbow is twisted outward, and even his own mother dares to sue her!" Zili sneered. Love for no reason, and also for no reason, I didn't expect Daiyu to be a child who can distinguish right from wrong.

Just as he was talking, the little girl outside said: "The attacker next to Master Bao is here." Zili called the attacker to come in and asked, "What's the matter?"

Xiren looked at the girls in Zili's house, and Zili took them out with a wink at the autumn equinox, Xiren said, "Returning to my wife, I came here today because the second master's pills are gone, and secondly, there are some pills." Say something to your wife. A few days ago, I heard the second master say—" Xiren looked at Zili, Zili nodded invisibly, and Xiren immediately came to Zili and knelt down beside the bed: "The second master went to play with Miss Lin that day, and when he came back he was bored, muttering all about sister Lin being wronged. Later, the second master went to the old lady and didn't know what he said. I think Miss Lin is now The wife lives here, and the old lady treats Miss Lin as a sweetheart and loves her. I am worried that Baoyu is not serious, and will talk nonsense in front of the old lady. Don't call the old lady too much. "

I only came to make a report at this time, what a big sister Hua who knows how to choose the right time.Zili sneered in his heart, if he was a bit dull, he might already be full of resentment towards Lin Daiyu by now.This Xiren is really quite deep in the city. Baoyu went to Jiamu to complain before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and it is now October. If Jiamu hadn't made a clear attitude, Xiren would not have come to report. "You have a heart. Baoyu is neither serious nor serious. He knows how to eat and play all day long. How good is this temper. You can persuade him for a long time in the future." Zili asked the girl to bring medicine to Xiren with a tired face. .

"Don't be sad, madam. The second master is simple-minded. Hears that the wind is like the rain. Just wait until he grows up." Xiren saw Zili's complexion and hurriedly comforted her: "Actually, the second master is just a child's mind. Believe anything you say. I think it would be good to call Erye to stay away from those people in the future." Xiren spoke out his final thoughts.

"What's wrong with Baoyu? Just say what you have to say!" Zili listened to Xiren's tone, as if Baoyu still had something with someone.

"Second Master is getting older. There are all girls in the garden, but Miss Lin and Miss Bao are relatives. Don't ask people to say anything. At that time, Second Master's reputation will be over. What's more, the master has been I hope that the second master can study and improve. I think that little Qin Xianggong is not a person who likes reading very much. He often gets sick, which delays the second master's homework. Why don't you call the second master and Shixiang Erye together, and the two can interact with each other Urging." Xiren slowly listed the reasons for moving Baoyu out of the garden.

"You're right, but you can't wait until next year to talk about it now." Regardless of whether Xiren is smuggling or not, Zili also has plans to move Baoyu out.