Daiyu's wife in the Red Chamber

Although Jia Mu was reluctant to part with Xiangyun, the historian ordered his servants to take Xiangyun away from Beijing. Therefore, the historian could not be persuaded. Jia Mu could only let out a long sigh and agreed with the historian, saying: "The sixth day of the lunar new year is the day when her second sister is very happy. It's been more than a month, how about asking them to get together again, and wait for her second sister to leave the door before setting off?"

The servant girl of the Shi family thought that she was ordered to go to Beijing, and she had to watch someone pack up Shi Xiangyun's dowry, and had to go to the homes of several family friends and relatives.

Xiang Yun heard it in his ears and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

When Daiyu fell asleep at night, she understood why historians chose Ge Hui's son. It would be Xiangyun's good fortune if they could marry the two surnames.

In the eyes of many honorable families, Ge Hui's foundation is shallow and his character is poor, but Ge Hui is very capable, a son of a humble family, and a Jinshi background, but now he is a big official in the ruling party. Ge Hui's ability can be seen from this by not daring to say what he said about Ge Hui and the Ge family behind his back.

The Ge family prospered because of Ge Hui's rise to the top. It has not been rich for three generations. Before Ge Hui's promotion, the family's house was narrow. Red tape for truth.

The historian probably took this point into consideration and married the Ge family, so as not to become enemies if the news leaked in the future.

Many wealthy families have a wide mansion, and they are not sisters and brothers from the same family. After the age of seven, they all live in another house, so that men and women are distinguished. This is also the reason why the Han family withdrew their relatives.However, people like the Ge family are different. They are from a poor family and live in the same courtyard. It is common for relatives to live with them.

Daiyu's expectation was correct. Before the Shi family and the Ge family discussed marriage, they did fall in love with the Ge family's background and rules. Although they wanted to tell their niece a good family, they were also afraid that their in-laws would complain and eventually turn against each other.

Ge Hui's wife and mother are both daughters of a poor family, with big hands and feet, illiterate, and it is because of Ge Hui that she became his wife and enjoyed the glory and wealth.Although the knowledge of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has increased slightly with their grades in recent years, they have also invited a female gentleman who teaches etiquette to guide themselves and their children at home, so that they will not make jokes when they go out to socialize.

Ge Hui's old father is still alive. Ge Hui and his three elder brothers and one younger brother are not separated. All five households have wives and children. Not including servants, there are four to five or sixty people. Ge's family couldn't afford a house when they were in the capital. However, the large courtyard is wide and wide. At that time, Ge Hui lived in the fourth grade of official residence, and the second elder and five bedrooms lived in a three-entry house. Except for the second elder and Ge Hui, who lived in the main courtyard, the remaining four houses were shared by two bedrooms and one courtyard. People live in one house with south and north kangs, and when relatives come, they clean out a house for them to live in, and no one is dissatisfied.

When Mrs. Shi Nai and Ge Hui's wife mentioned Xiangyun, they vaguely said that Xiangyun lived in a relative's house with his sisters, living in the same garden, and nothing else, except that a cousin also obeyed the order of the mother. Living in the garden, although they are sisters and brothers, they are not a family, but they are not in the same courtyard, but each has a separate courtyard, even if the nobles feel inappropriate, they can't be said to be married.

Ge Hui's mother and Ge Hui's wife didn't care when they heard this, and said to Mrs. Shi Nai in unison: "Everything is said by the mouths of the world, and they don't live in the same house. What are you afraid of? Don't care about that."

Mrs. Shi Nai confirmed it again and again, and finally she felt relieved.

Now Ge Hui is in charge of Liangjiang, with a high position and authority.Their family is different than before. The sisters and brothers each have a large courtyard, accompanied by slaves of gold and silver, but Ge Hui's wife and mother still don't care about these things, and they are not like some sour literati nowadays. , They pay more attention to red tape than big families.

What's more, Ge Hui's three sons are all talented, they are better at studying and studying hard. Wei Ruolan and Han Qi are handsome and handsome.

Mrs. Shi Nai really couldn't choose a husband with all four corners for Xiangyun, Shi Nai knew it in his heart, and felt that the Ge family was very good.

Jia's mother didn't ask the servant girl of the Shi family, so she didn't know the details, and the servant girl of the Shi family wouldn't talk about it in front of Jia Mu.Up and down without system?

Therefore, only Daiyu can guess based on the information she knew before.

Daiyu vaguely remembered that the Ge family and the Jia family had something to do with each other, but she couldn't remember clearly.

Thinking of this, she hurriedly found out her booklet that recorded the personalities and events of the princes, princes, civil and military officials in the court, turned to the Ge family, and recorded the human behavior of the Ge family in small letters. Ge Hui's eldest son and second son were more than ten years older than the third son. They had already married wives and had children. Both fathers are officials of the fifth, sixth and seventh ranks, but the two sisters-in-law and sisters-in-law are modest in temperament and understand etiquette and justice, which are highly praised by outsiders.

After reading it, Daiyu knew that Ge Hui's second daughter-in-law, Xu Shi, was the aunt of Jia Rong's stepwife, Xu Shi. Because Xu's character and appearance were not as good as Qin Keqing's, she was not favored by Jia's mother, and she didn't come to Rong's house very often. The historian and the Ningguo Mansion are far away, so they can be regarded as relatives after all.

Mrs. Shi Nai was very thoughtful, so she wondered if the Ge family would ask for details.

After washing up the next day, Daiyu went to greet Jiamu in her room. Just as Jiamu ordered Yuanyang to pack the things in the ear room, the maids and servants shuttled back and forth. The goldsmith brought the designs of the jewelry, you pick the ones you like, and after a while, ask someone to bring gold jewelry to make jewelry for you."

Daiyu refused, but she chose a few, but Jia Mu ordered her to pick 24, saying: "There are so many in Yingchun, and you should also like this. I also have a lot of calligraphy and paintings, half for you, and half for you." Give Baoyu."

Daiyu hurriedly said, "Give it to the sisters, and give it to me anywhere?"

Mother Jia rubbed her back and said, "They have their own preparations from the public, and they don't need mine. You are different from them. Originally, the public should prepare the dowry for you. But you know those thoughts, I am afraid to order It's easy for the public to set up a house for you, but they don't like it. If that's the case, they won't be able to say anything about their dissatisfaction if I set it up for you. "

Daiyu laughed and said, "I knew my grandmother loved me." As for the Rongguo Mansion, she was not hopeless, and she had no complaints. If the fate was as described in the manuscript, she would have grievances, but now she has none.

The maid announced that all the sisters had come, and Mother Jia ordered Yuanyang to put away the booklet, and ordered them all to come in.

Daiyu thought that she hadn't started the club for the past few months, and that the big day of Yingchun would be in more than a month. After Yingchun got married and became a woman, it would be difficult to return to the club to write poems. As the owner of the club, she planned to start the club on the fifth day of March, because she remembered that Mrs. Wang Ziteng came in the second day of junior high in the manuscript, and the third junior high was Tanchun's birthday, and she wanted to go to the temple to offer incense.

Everyone was doing nothing, and hearing that Daiyu wanted to start a society, they all agreed, and there was no shortage of one.

Sure enough, there was no time in the second year of junior high school, and on Tanchun's birthday in the third junior high school, Yuan Chunzao sent two young eunuchs to give Tanchun a few obsolete weapons, which was worthy of Tanchun's filial piety to Mrs. Wang all these years.Seeing this, there are longevity rituals in the entire family, so there is no need to remember.

This day I received a letter from Jia Zheng, saying that he would return to Beijing in June. Others were delighted by it, but Baoyu was frightened by it, and hurriedly made up his homework.

Daiyu had read the manuscript a long time ago, knew about this festival, and also knew that Jia Zheng later wrote a letter saying that he would not return until the end of winter. Even so, a few days later, she still sent Zijuan to send a roll of old oil bamboo paper that had been prepared in advance. For him, the handwriting on it is imitated Baoyu's handwriting. As for Baochai Tanchun Xiangyun Baoqin, etc., they also gave him regular script. Baoyu thanked everywhere and worked hard at home every day.

Sure enough, as the manuscript said, the tsunami near the sea destroyed several living people. After hearing about it, the local official ordered Jia Zheng to check the account and came back.After learning that Jia Zhengdong had returned at the end of the winter, Baoyu immediately put down his books and wandered as usual.

At the end of spring, the scene was just right, but Emperor Changtai's face was sinking like water, and most of the guards and eunuchs in front of him were trembling and did not dare to breathe.

Wei Ruolan lowered her eyebrows and closed her eyes, without saying a word.He knew that Emperor Changtai was angry because after the tsunami disaster, some officials enriched their own pockets. Fortunately, they had been supervised earlier and those officials had been escorted back to Beijing. Otherwise, the people who were in trouble would be even more difficult.Jia Zheng was sour by nature, he didn't respect seniority, and he didn't have the ability to study and become an official, but his rare advantage was that he didn't dare to embezzle and accept bribes, so Emperor Changtai ordered him to be a poor student.However, if there was no concubine in Yuanchun, Emperor Changtai would not be able to remember this Ministry of Industry member Wailang in a few years.

Emperor Changtai said: "There is a tsunami along the coast. I'm afraid that the Japanese pirates will also suffer from the same disaster. It is very likely that they will come to plunder again."

This remark was directed at Wei Ruolan, and Wei Ruolan said respectfully: "Since this is the case, Your Majesty must order someone to hurry up and pass the decree to the Jiedu envoy of Ping'an Prefecture, ordering him to take strict precautions."

Ping'an Prefecture is located in the south of the capital city and the north of Jiangnan. People who travel by dry road from south to north pass through here. Although the state city is not by the sea, it governs the county towns and villages near the sea. Suffered by Japanese pirates.Therefore, it is called Ping'an Prefecture, but it has never been a safe place.

Emperor Changtai sneered and said: "Anyone who has a little insight should understand this truth. Why should I send someone to remind me? A group of vegetarians have not done anything since they took charge of Ping'an Prefecture. There are a lot of firecrackers and explosives in Ping'an Prefecture, so they make good use of them, but the result is good, they actually put them aside, allowing bandits to haunt and harass Japanese pirates! I want to be promoted to Ping'an Prefecture Jiedushi, and another general will be arranged, but the Supreme Emperor disagree."

Wei Ruolan suddenly realized that Emperor Changtai and the Supreme Emperor had disputes in the court again. For some reason this year, the Supreme Emperor, who had been resting for the rest of his life, suddenly began to go to court again and take charge of state affairs.

Even though Emperor Changtai was very angry, he still cared about the common people, and asked Wei Ruolan, "Do you have a friend who is in the army in Ping'an Prefecture?"

Wei Ruolan replied: "It's Liu Xianglian. He is highly skilled in martial arts, and he is also heroic and courageous. In less than a year, he killed many bandits and Japanese pirates. He has already been promoted to the sixth rank. He has managed many soldiers under his command." .”

Emperor Changtai pondered for a moment, and said: "You write to him and tell him to contact a few noble-born military officers to mention the Japanese pirates coming to plunder before Shangfeng. Xianglian cooks with all her heart, and someone above will find a way to order him to take charge of this matter, and will help secretly."

After hearing this, Wei Ruolan hurriedly complied with the order, and immediately repaired a letter. Emperor Changtai ordered people to send it to Ping'an Prefecture quickly, and also sent someone to inform him in private that the people he placed in Ping'an Prefecture must save the people from danger.

After cooking, Emperor Changtai said: "If this continues, when will Ping'an Prefecture be safe?"

He let out a long sigh, but there was no trace of frustration on his face, and he turned to Wei Ruolan and said, "How are your disciples doing in martial arts? Can you handle it alone?"

Wei Ruolan said: "It's been a little success."

Emperor Changtai heard this, and said: "Okay, after you rest, call a few masters from the first-class bodyguards to compete with your disciples in martial arts. If the bodyguards win, you will continue to lead them to teach them." In a few years, if they win, they will find a way to send you to the Dragon Guard Commander next year, and I won’t be relieved until you leave Beijing next year.”

Wei Ruolan said with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't worry, although those children have only practiced to a small degree, it is easy for one to defeat ten." What he taught those disciples were all advanced martial arts, which this dynasty has never seen before. Deep, the strength will be long, and the ears and eyes are clear.

Emperor Changtai didn't believe it, so he changed his mind and summoned Jiang Hua to the palace to have a written test with the guards.

Jiang Hua is the one with the lowest kung fu among Wei Ruolan's disciples. After all, he was spoiled and spoiled since he was a child. He is not as hardworking as his seniors in learning martial arts. Even so, he defeated the deputy commander of Long Jinwei with bare hands as soon as he came on the stage.

Changtai Emperor Longyan Dayue, seeing that he had no defeats, immediately ordered someone to reward him heavily, and also rewarded him with the post of Wupinlong Banwei.

Jiang Hua was overjoyed, and hurriedly came to thank Long En, and transferred what he got to Wei Ruolan, Wei Ruolan confiscated it, and thanked Emperor Changtai again with him.Jiang Hua hesitated for a moment, and begged to pay his respects to the empress. Emperor Changtai agreed, but the empress treated him very coldly, and said indifferently: "Since your majesty favors you, then you can be a servant."

Although it was not the first time to meet the queen, but it was the first time that she spoke like this and was so close, Jiang Hua fully agreed.

Seeing the queen's graceful bearing, leisurely demeanor, and elegant and magnificent decorations, Jiang Hua felt a little relieved, thinking that his grandmother and mother's guess was wrong, and that his aunt should indeed be pampered as people said.

After he left, Gong'e said: "Your Majesty, why bother?"

The queen smiled when she heard the words, and lazily said: "It doesn't matter, what happened in the past will still happen in the future."

In any case, Jiang Hua was very valued by Emperor Changtai, and Emperor Changtai also began to arrange for the twelve teenagers to be directly rewarded with the post of fifth-rank dragon forbidden captain according to their temperament and ability. They teach other henchmen.At this moment, the 12 people knew that the benefactor behind the Yangshengtang was a saint today, and they were so shocked that they didn't know what to say, but after learning the truth, they became more loyal to Emperor Changtai and vowed to protect Emperor Changtai to the death.

Jiang Hua deserves to be rewarded on the bright side, those 12 people have never competed in martial arts, others don't know their abilities, only Taoist Changtai favors Wei Ruolan, so he loves Wu Jiwu and uses his disciples.

All of a sudden, many families came to visit Wei Ruolan, intending to learn from a teacher and gain a background.

Wei Ruolan couldn't laugh or cry, it was very difficult for her to decline one by one.

After Daiyu learned about it, she understood that it was a foregone conclusion that Wei Ruolan would leave Beijing next year, otherwise Emperor Changtai would not arrange Wei Ruolan's apprentice by his side.She didn't care if she was tired from running around, anyway, she had already decided to take up the post with Wei Ruolan, so she slowly packed books, calligraphy, paintings and other things while arranging the dowry.

The day of welcoming the spring out of the pavilion is just around the corner, and the entire Rongguo Mansion is decorated with lanterns and festoons, and is busy.

In a blink of an eye, it was the fifth day of April, and many people came to add makeup to welcome the spring when they got up early in the morning.

When putting on makeup, the visitors were all surprised. There were about 5 to [-] taels of silver, including the dowry. Although it was not as grand as Daiyu’s mother Jia Min when she got married, such a dowry was one of the best in the capital. up.

The dowry was laid in Baoninghou's mansion, and Mrs. Baoninghou was also very happy.

The next day they greeted the relatives, and the two families were very lively.

Daiyu, who knew the fate of all the sisters, was the most happy for Yingchun. No matter what, one of the sisters finally got rid of the original miserable fate. Turning her head and seeing Baoyu crying into tears, Daiyu was funny and sighed, and walked over Said: "What are you doing? The eldest aunt and the second sister-in-law are not crying as hard as you."

Baoyu choked and said: "I'm reluctant to give up. Good sister, from now on, belongs to someone else's family. I won't see you again. Sister Yun packs her luggage again, and she has to leave."

Daiyu said in a low voice, "You're confused again, shouldn't it be better for Sister Yun not to leave?"

Baoyu thought of the arguments between his grandmother and mother in the past two years, and he didn't like it in his heart. He had no choice but to dare not refute. Getting married, I'm afraid it will be more difficult to see each other again than the second sister, and I don't know what kind of family they are, whether they are worthy of sister Yun."

Daiyu smiled and said, "It's hard for you to think of this."

After the banquet was over and all the guests dispersed, Daiyu told Baoyu what she knew about the Ge family.

Baoyu didn't have time to sigh in the future, when he saw Xiangyun coming over dressed up, and said with tears in his eyes, "Second brother, I'm going home today, and I'll leave early tomorrow morning. The mountains are high and the road is far away. I don't know when we will meet again. You But you have to remember me and write letters often. Seeing that the weather is hot, I have done a lot of work this month, and I will leave it to my second brother to think about it."

After Xiangyun finished speaking, Cuilu had already handed over a red silk-faced and white-silk-lined bundle. Baoyu hugged her in her arms, couldn't help crying, and choked up, "Why are you in such a hurry? Can't you delay for another two days?"

Xiangyun shook his head, the maidservant of the Shi family decided on an auspicious day, how could she have room for words?

She glanced at Baoyu, then looked at Daiyu, and said, "Sister Lin, I have remembered all your kindness these years. It turned out that I was ignorant before, and it was easy for me to understand who is better, so I should go again. Wait for me After leaving, my sister persuaded my second elder brother, don't make him too sad, the master will be back next year, and he still has to check his homework."

Daiyu sighed, "Don't worry."

Xiangyun bid farewell to various places again, took Daiyu in his sleeves and removed the writing paper about Ge's family from the booklet, took Cuilu and the servant girl out of Rongguo Mansion, and went south by boat the next day.