Daiyu's wife in the Red Chamber

After the Ji ceremony, Daiyu was ready to marry in peace.

No one else is doing well, except Sister Feng who is still busy, the closer the wedding day is, the more she needs to be careful, and she doesn't want anyone to pick out the slightest fault.

The third day of March is Tanchun's 15th birthday, which is also the year of Jiangji, but because she has not yet promised to marry, she is still in her boudoir, so like Baochai, she only celebrates her birthday. present.

Tanchun is painful, and Jia Mu treats her better than welcoming spring and cherishing spring. One day when Jia Zheng was off work and fainted, Jia Mu called him to her and said, "I shouldn't have said more, but their sisters are one after another. It's time for the third girl to go out, July and August the fourth girl should stop proposing a marriage, it would be a joke if she doesn't leave at home, you and your wife should be more careful and arrange a life for the third girl."

Jia Zheng said: "Mother, don't worry, the son knows what's in his heart. Besides, Baoyu is not engaged yet. It's okay for the third girl to discuss the marriage later. A younger sister can't rush to her brother's head."

Speaking of Baoyu, Jia's mother frowned unconsciously.

She stretched out her hand to take the tea bowl brought by the mandarin duck, took a sip, and said lightly: "I heard that your wife went to the palace to talk to the empress again this morning. Recently, she has entered the palace very frequently, probably because of Baoyu's marriage. After all, Baoyu is 16 years old this year. I don’t care about anything else. You all know what I have planned for Baoyu’s marriage. In other words, after all, you as parents are the masters of the house."

Jia Zheng hurriedly said: "Mother, don't worry, the son understands that Baoyu grew up beside his mother when he was a child. Everyone knows how his mother loves him. It is related to Baoyu's life. How can he go against his mother's will?"

Having said this, Jia Zheng showed a bit of hesitation on his face, and said, "I just look at what the empress means, but I value Baochai."

Whether it is the meaning revealed by Yuan Chun's usual rewards and ceremonies, or the words spoken by Mrs. Wang in her daily gossip, they all feel that the golden and jade marriage is a god-given marriage. The mother and daughter praised Baochai very much. Daughter-in-law, but under the influence of ears and eyes, I have read some poems written by Baochai, and feel that she really has status.

Jia Mu sneered and said, "It's because your wife is considerate of your wife. Everything is up to your wife's wishes, but what's the benefit of not wanting to marry like this? Don't you think of what your wife can't think of? What kind of family is the Xue family? What kind of family is Baoyu? Not to mention anything else, but how many troubles has Bao girl's elder brother caused year after year? There is no one who can support the family. I can't say it. The wife's face is never mentioned. You and your husband both knew that those people were not good in Tanchun's marriage, so how did you decide on a good marriage? Baoyu has such a personality and appearance, who would say that he is as precious as jade when he sees it? It's the prince again Grandpa's grandson, many people want to marry our family, because your wife is too left-handed and refuses to agree."

Even if Daiyu and Xiangyun were engaged, it would have been impossible for her to marry into her own family long ago, but Mother Jia believed that a young lady who could not marry a wealthy family could tell Baoyu a marriage ten times better than Baochai.Baoyu is getting better and better now, and he doesn't like Baochai's behavior from the bottom of his heart. Jia Mu loves him, so how can he watch him being wronged?

Looking at the son in front of her, Jia Mu said earnestly: "Think about it carefully. I didn't want to tell you this, but Baoyu is getting older, so I have to say it. After all, I am doing it for Baoyu's own good. Baoyu has no brother to support her. The palace is beyond reach. Although Lin Yatou and Baoyu's brother and sister are deeply in love, they are cousins ​​after all, not direct relatives. Therefore, Baoyu must be asked to get some help from his wife and family. He has a soft temper and a kind heart. All the more need these cares, so as not to be bullied. Xue's family encounters problems, either to our family or to your uncle, and the family's business is gradually depleted. I am afraid that they will not be able to help Baoyu, but will hurt Baoyu instead. "

Jia Zheng bowed his head and thought for a while, then said: "What mother said is true, I will naturally consider what mother thinks. I am already in my early fifties, and Baoyu is the only son left in front of me. He must not be wronged."

There was a smile on Jia Mu's face, her expression became more kind, and she said: "You just know what you know. I only have such a treasure, and I have always planned for Baoyu." I used to think that Daiyu and Xiangyun had no parents and family Backing up and going their own way, they will inevitably be frustrated by Mrs. Wang, and they dare not express their thoughts to Jia Zheng easily, but now they are not afraid of this. So naturally I asked Jia Zheng to explain.

Even though Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng have recently split up, Mother Jia is still afraid that Mrs. Wang will overshadow the sky in the house and something will happen. Besides, she has never liked Baochai's life, so anyone can marry into the family, but Baochai alone cannot.

Jia Zheng said, "How can a son not know the heart of a mother? He must satisfy his mother."

Back in Rongxi Hall, Jia Zheng just sat down, before he had tea, he heard Mrs. Wang talking about the meaning of Yuanchun, and said: "My lady said, Baoyu is 16 years old this year, and he has already grown up, so it is time to consider marriage. He is better than the eldest girl." He's still one year older, and the eldest girl is about to leave the court, but he didn't promise to marry him, it's not good to be like an older brother."

Jia Zheng's heart moved, and he asked in his mouth, "What does your lady mean?"

Mrs. Wang raised her eyebrows and smiled, and said politely: "Your Majesty praises the goodness of Baoyatou every word and every word. This is what the monks and priests said was a good match, and it can be described as a match made in heaven. My Majesty said that Baoyu has always been mischievous, and the other sisters let her mess around. Only Bao girl is stable and can persuade Baoyu to study and improve."

Because of Jia Mu's preface, Jia Zheng pondered for a moment, and said: "I met an eminent monk a while ago, and he also told me that Baoyu should not marry early in his life, or it would be bad. Let's talk about it later, madam. how?"

Mrs. Wang was shocked when she heard the words, she didn't dare to disobey Jia Zheng's words, she just nodded in agreement.

When Jia Zheng went to rest in the Taohong room, Mrs. Wang's face sank, and she called Yu Chuan'er and said, "Go and find out what the master said in the old lady's room." , otherwise Jia Zheng would not have said so.

Yu Chuan'er went there for half a day, then came back and said, "I heard from Sister Yuanyang that the old lady and the master just talked about Baoyu's marriage."

Yuanyang and them have always been in the same room, and they can find out almost any news.

Mrs. Wang contemplated for a while, then guessed eight or nine points, sneered, and said: "I, Bao Yuniang, can't even be a little master. Although Niang Niang agrees with me and values ​​Bao girl, after all Dare to go against the old lady's wishes too much, and there is no way to insist on giving an order, otherwise, it would be bad for the old lady to be angry."

Yu Chuan'er laughed and said, "What's the rush, madam? Just wait and see who can survive."

Mrs. Wang heard this sentence as saying that she must survive Jia Mu, and that she would eventually decide Baoyu's marriage one day, but what Yu Chuaner thought was that Baoyu could survive Baochai. up.

After my sister died, although I was not in front of Mrs. Wang, I took care of Mrs. Wang's daughters and daughters. Someone had told me exactly what Baochai said in front of Mrs. Wang that day.The older sister proved her innocence by death, but the dignified and generous Miss Bao said she was a fool, and she stumbled and fell into the well. She still remembers the ruthlessness.

Mrs. Wang was a little unhappy because she couldn't make a good marriage, but when she got up to serve Jia Mu the next day, she didn't show her face at all. Mother congratulates.

Jia's mother beamed with joy, and said: "Okay, okay, it really is a happy event. The second girl is blessed, and there will be news within a year."

Daiyu dined with Jia Mu in the upper room. Hearing this letter, he also liked it, not to mention Mrs. Xing and Sister Feng's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, smiling and beaming, better than Jia Mu.

Sister Feng said with a smile: "It's natural. Who told us that all the girls in our family were educated by our ancestors? Which one is not affected by the blessings of our ancestors? It's strange that when we get up early, the magpies are chirping. Our family's happy event this year is really a blessing." One after another, the busier I am, the more I like it. I will send someone to send some supplements to the second aunt, or go there in person. The aunt’s family sent someone to report today, and it must have been stable for three months. It's strange that younger sister Daolin is performing the ceremony, and my second aunt is very careful when sitting or lying down."

Jia Mu smiled from ear to ear and said, "Monkey, monkey, everyone is happy when you open your mouth. Go, that's your sister-in-law. You should have put more thought into it than others, but you are not allowed to." Delayed my Yu'er matter."

Sister Feng said: "Don't worry, old ancestor, if there are ten more happy events, I won't delay sister Lin's big event."

Jia's mother hurriedly asked Yuanyang to bring some things, and asked Sister Feng to send them to Yingchun. Although Yingchun was not as valued by her as Tanchun in front of her, she was still her granddaughter, and the first granddaughter who was happy.

Mrs. Wang thought of Yuanchun unconsciously, and thought that if Yuanchun was the one who was happy, she would be more happy than Jiamu.

Worried about Yuanchun in the palace for a while, and worried about Baoyu's marriage, Mrs. Wang sighed secretly, planning to send more money to Yuanchun to take care of it, and then asked the familiar imperial doctor of the imperial hospital to check Yuanchun's pulse. Only when Yuanchun is healed can Mother Jia agree to the golden and jade marriage she values.

Jia's mother could tell at a glance, she naturally valued Yuan Chun, and hoped that Yuan Chun would conceive and have children as soon as possible, but she hated the golden and jade marriage, and would never compromise in her lifetime.

Baoyu and others came to pay their respects after dinner. After hearing this, they were all happy for Yingchun.

Turning his eyes, he saw Baochai sitting on the bottom and talking to Tanchun with his head sideways. He was still dignified and calm, and very charming and romantic. My sister is still younger, and my second sister is already going to be a mother, when will I hear the good news from Sister Bao?"

When Jiamu heard this, she smiled, but Mrs. Wang was stunned, and then scolded: "Baoyu, what nonsense are you talking about? Be careful, I know, beat your flesh!" Chai, seeing her as normal, liked her even more.

Baoyu laughed and said, "I used to care about my sisters. I won't beat me for this anymore!"

Jia Mu beckoned him to come, held her in her arms and rubbed it for a while, then said, "With me, your father will beat you, and I will beat your father with a walking stick, so that my Baoyu will not be wronged."

Tanchun said, "Second brother, have you finished your homework yet?"

Baoyu smiled and said: "I have finished my homework a long time ago. Thank you sisters for your help. Don't let the master know. I will go out in a while and I will bring you some good things when I see them."

Mrs. Wang said: "Hurry up and come back earlier, don't stay outside, and don't drink with the bastards."

Baoyu resigned, left the mansion, and went to see Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan and others.

Wei Ruolan is going to get married soon, so she held a banquet in the new garden that she just renovated. It was full of good wine and good food. She invited ten handsome young men who were not yet married, eight of them were prepared for the wedding, and two more were prepared. There were Han Qi and Feng Ziying, also called Baoyu and Chen Yejun who had been married, and the crowd poured a cup of wine, and it was very lively.

Seeing Baoyu coming, Wei Ruolan ordered someone to put on a new table, and everyone laughed and said, "Okay, this is the one who should be invited. When the family is in trouble, Brother Bao must be lenient and give it to us earlier." We open the door."

Baoyu sat down and said, "That can't be done. You have to suffer a lot before you know that our girls are rare."

Having already sent Yingchun out of the pavilion, although Baoyu cried harder than everyone else that day, he knew the etiquette of welcoming relatives and deliberately made it difficult for Wei Ruolan. After all, he was more reluctant to part with Daiyu than Yingchun.

Wei Ruolan personally poured him a glass of wine and said, "My dear brother, please don't say that."

Baoyu drank his breath and said: "Then what should I say? You have benefited, and I still favor you? Anyway, I have made up my mind. If you want me to let go of the net, it will not work. With you carrying thousands of dollars If you come here, it won’t work. Let’s cultivate your spirits early and read a few more books, so that you won’t be able to do it when you have a problem, that’s good-looking.”

Han Qi pursed his lips and smiled, pointing to Wei Ruolan and said, "He has been begging for a lot of reminder poems and returned, just waiting for the day of welcoming the bride, and asked us to recite them by heart, so that he will not miss it when the time comes. stand up."

Baoyu shook his head and said, "Where are you like this? I cheated in my homework. Anyway, it's all about the Four Books and Five Classics and other trivial things. I didn't expect you to make makeup poems in advance and ask others to help. No, no. When I get back, I will tell my sister that there will be more tricky and weird questions to tell you to cheat, but cheating will not work."

Wei Ruolan knew Dai Yuhui's spiritual nature, and hurriedly said: "My good brother, you can't let us fail to be brothers. This is a major event in my life. I have been looking forward to it for a few years, and it is easy to come to the right day. Everyone will help you." I'm brainstorming, but you're fine."

Baoyu giggled and said, "Who told you to marry my sister? It's not embarrassing you, but embarrassing others?"

Everyone laughed out loud when they heard the words, and they all looked at Baoyu with admiration.

After drinking for three rounds, Feng Ziying asked Han Qi, "When did you get engaged? Among us brothers, you and Brother Bao are the only ones who have not settled down. Brother Bao needless to say, who doesn't know that there is a golden marriage in his family, You are two years older than Brother Bao, so it will be too late."

Baoyu hurriedly said: "What is the good relationship between gold and jade and not good relationship? I don't know where I heard the gossip. Don't make fun of me, so as not to spoil the reputation of other girls." When it comes to good relationship, Baoyu feels upset distracted.

Feng Ziying smiled and said, "Blame me? You can't blame me. Nowadays, who doesn't know the good fortune?"

When Baoyu heard this, his face sank like water.

Han Qi turned away and said, "These are the words of the matchmaker ordered by the parents. How can anyone make their own decisions? Not to mention Brother Bao, even I can't be my own master. Instead, I talked about a few marriages. It's just that once you inquire, it's not appropriate, how dare you come to the door to propose marriage easily? It's better to be late, and you can't make yourself feel wronged. We brothers, Ruolan has a strong temper, and everything is done according to one's heart. I don't know how many things I have done. Didn't he say he has a heart?"

Wei Ruolan refused to mention Daiyu in front of others, and said with a smile: "Marriage is predestined, I guess Han Shixiong's fate will come later. But these things, you have to make up your own mind, Han Shixiong is better than others, your lord When Lingtang looked after your marriage for you, he always asked your wishes, rather than insisting on going your own way."

Han Qi thought it was right, and said with a smile: "As expected, the others don't even have room to say a word, and the marriage is decided by the parents and matchmakers. Speaking of which, we are all short of Liu Xianglian , I don’t see him returning to Beijing either.”

Feng Ziying suddenly laughed, and said: "It's better if you don't go back to the capital. If you go back to the capital, don't let people think about it? Brother Bao, I remember that she is Uncle Zhen's sister-in-law, isn't she? She is really a beauty, and I have heard a lot about her romance." She wanted to marry Liu Xianglian wholeheartedly, and even went to the door of the Chen family, and was reprimanded by Mrs. Chen. Later, she became a monk and returned to the vulgar, what are you doing now?"

Baoyu said sternly: "Miss You San has really reformed herself. Now that she is strict in running the family, let's not make fun of her. The world is always unfair to women. If a man corrects his mistakes, praise him. Knowing his mistakes can make a big difference. A woman reforms her ways. But we still talk about the past and wrong, can't we learn from ordinary people?" Although Mrs. You is vicious, the second sister You and the third sister You are not bad people, especially the third sister, after returning to the vulgar, she will not do anything wrong, or insult her. Don't say anything, you can no longer look at her with the old eyes.

When everyone heard the words, they said with a smile: "You are very reasonable. You have to give her a way out. Find someone who doesn't care about the past and marry her. Just don't bother Liu Xianglian."

Baoyu smiled, and Wei Ruolan greeted her, "Eat my food and wine well today, and be more careful when I greet you tomorrow."

Baoyu hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, yes, let's have wine, and then go out for a stroll and buy some stuff."

Wei Ruolan borrowed his hand and gave Daiyu two exquisite playthings.

Daiyu accepted it with a smile, and asked Baoyu, "Yinglian and her mother just came to pay their respects and brought some good news, do you know?"