Jia Minqi's family in the Red Chamber

Even though mother and daughter have been separated for more than three years, they are not unfamiliar.

Mrs. Wang has always valued this daughter, and although she was a little embarrassed, she still told her bluntly, "Isn't your little uncle in trouble? Your little aunt is crying pitifully..."

Yuan Chun took his mother's hand, but he was quite rude in his words, "My little uncle, a seventh-rank and low-ranking official, corrupted 8 to [-] taels in less than two years, and the court hasn't recovered yet. Uncle earned a lot of filial piety from his reputation, "The money is at least tens of thousands, "Little aunt actually cried poor to you?"

Mrs. Wang was shocked, "What?!"

The eldest brother Jia Zhu wrote her a letter every half a month, telling her frankly what he had heard from his uncle and aunt, but Yuan Chun still felt that the information was not well informed.

She just wanted to say that she planned to go to her father's study to read the mansion newspaper... She was shocked when she heard this, and then she became annoyed, "Mother, little aunt won't even tell you the truth, and you still help her sincerely?"

Whether the little uncle and the little aunt really need help, or whether they are cheating for nothing is another matter.But she heard that since her little uncle's family lost their official position, they wanted to go back to Jinling to avoid the limelight.

I gave all the money... Mrs. Wang remained silent.

Seeing this, Yuan Chun knew that this time he really had to persuade his mother, "Relatives should help each other." She changed the subject, "Could it be that because my uncle's family went south, the aunts had to come to find mother?"

That's exactly what happened.

Mrs. Wang knew that Rongfu's family was not as good as her younger sister's family, and she was the next best choice for her sisters-in-law.But the elder brother of the natal family has become a great official in the frontier, and whether he can support the master is not mentioned for the time being. Even for her two sons and one daughter, she has to do her best to satisfy her sister-in-law when she opens her mouth.

So Mrs. Wang argued: "You also got the care of your uncle and aunt in the palace. If it weren't for him, you might not be able to follow the concubine De. Your aunt said that your uncle had to write a self-defense note." , now that her family doesn't have a lot of money, she asked me to deposit some money first, and she will give it to me in the future."

Yuan Chun was taken aback when he heard the words, and then he looked at his mother fixedly, "Could it be that my aunt told my mother that after I lost the election, the concubine De concubine took me in because of my uncle's face?!"

Mrs. Wang said anxiously: "How do you say it is taken in?"

Yuan Chun really didn't expect that this aunt would be able to tell lies with her eyes open like this...or maybe the eldest aunt really thought that she was following Concubine De for the sake of the uncle.

She couldn't help but sneered and said: "Mother, we have to think carefully about what the uncle means. After all, he and you are brothers and sisters, and he will not abandon us. But aunt...whether it is the eldest aunt or the younger aunt, their words Just listen to it."

If it wasn't for the hindrance of the two elder brothers, why would Mrs. Wang be willing to get close to the two sister-in-laws?The daughter said it thoughtfully and reasonably, but she also had her worries, "What if your aunt is in front of your uncle..."

Yuan Chun said: "Can't mother write and deliver letters to uncle?" After a pause, she said frankly, "Mother, you don't know, my daughter is most impatient with my aunt's willingness to sell for a price."

My aunt doesn't have a daughter, so it doesn't bother me at all to plot girls from her relatives for her family's benefit.

Mrs. Wang reluctantly said, "It's also...for your own good."

After all, these words lack confidence, the daughter is her own.The palace is a place that cannibalize people without spitting out their bones. The daughter can walk out with her beard and tail, and she has received a decree from the holy majesty to marry her.

Yuan Chun shook his head, firmly held his mother's hand and said solemnly, "Mother, Empress Defei chose me because of my uncle's face."

Mrs. Wang looked at her daughter for a long time without saying a word.

The more developed the mother's natal family is, the more secure her position in the mansion will be.The natal family, like the children, are the reliance of a woman for most of her life.

Yuan Chun also hoped that his father and brother would be in high positions.She can understand her mother's preference for her natal family and support her natal family, but... everything must be done in a moderate way.

Yuan Chun didn't want to be taken advantage of, and most of the wealth in the Rong Mansion was earned by his great-grandfather and grandfather with their lives.Her surname is Jia, not Wang, "Mother, according to the words of Concubine De, her natal brother has some friendship with uncle. Mother thinks carefully, uncle can pass on the names of our sisters, but when he really enters the palace to be selected... maybe not Talkable."

Where it is not necessarily, it is simply speechless.

It is difficult for Wang Ziteng to get someone to help him with a word in the palace. Because of this, he insisted on sending relatives' girls into the palace two times and three times.

Why can't Mrs. Wang figure this out?She just didn't want to think deeply.

If the eldest brother is really like what her sister-in-law said, he is a person with "hands and eyes reaching the sky", how can Yuan Chun, the granddaughter of Rong Guogong, not be selected?How did Baochai enter the palace without even a rank?It must be known that these two girls, the eldest brother was originally targeting the East Palace...

Seeing that his mother had listened to her words, Yuan Chun whispered again, "Your Majesty won't take a high look just because someone sent many girls to the palace."

Let’s just talk about the empresses around the Holy Majesty, whether it’s Empress Sun or the noble concubine who is in charge of the palace affairs, they are all "daughters are more expensive than their fathers and brothers". .

In the family of the Crown Princess, both father and brother have real talents and hard work, so the whole family can prosper day by day.

At least in Yuan Chun's view, expecting her daughter to enter the palace will win the favor of the nobles, so that her family will be promoted again and again with the prestige of her relatives, until she becomes a marquis and pays homage to the prime minister... Don't say if this is a daydream, even if she wants to be Concubine Yang, she still has to see Is the one sitting high on the dragon chair Tang Minghuang!

Uncle said otherwise, but mother really... put the cart before the horse.

As for her father who was becoming more and more subtle, Yuan Chun thought for a long time, but didn't know how to evaluate his father's actions these days.

His grandfather passed away, and his father received the grace of the Holy Master to embark on an official career, but after more than ten years, he was still a fifth rank at the beginning... Although he couldn't explain his father's ability clearly, Yuan Chun knew it well.

Even her father was not unconscious, otherwise he would have acquiesced in allowing her mother to use money to help her many times, even to please the eldest uncle's family.

As for the aunt, she didn't support her father after her uncle's successive promotions, but she always brought her elder brother by her side.Yuan Chun thought of this, and said, "Eldest brother should return to Beijing to participate in the Spring Festival in three years' time. It will be a good day for our family when elder brother wins the prize."

Mrs. Wang smiled slightly: "My daughter is well married and living a good life, so I can help her brother."

When Yuan Chun came out of his mother's room, he saw his younger brother Baoyu poking his head in the corridor. She smiled and waved to him.

Sure enough, Baoyu came to him quickly, saluted and asked quickly, "Is Madam better?"

When she heard that her little uncle had an accident, her mother kept her face somber. Although Sister Feng was a little better these days, she was also forced to smile.

Yuan Chun said with a smile: "Go in quickly, it's hard not to be happy when you see your mother."

When Baoyu heard this, he lifted his legs and went into the house.

The second room will be supported by the eldest brother. As the eldest sister, seeing the younger brother so carefree, her mood also improves a bit.

After leaving his mother's yard, Yuan Chun went straight to talk to his grandmother.

Yuanyang, the eldest girl next to Jia Mu, welcomed Yuan Chun in personally, and as soon as Yuan Chun came in, she said a blessing, and rushed to her side without waiting for her grandmother to speak, "Grandmother."

Mother Jia put her arms around her most beloved and understanding granddaughter and said with a smile: "From your mother?"

Yuan Chun replied, "That's not true."

Jia Mu nodded, "You are the most caring and sweet-talking, you must have coaxed your mother to smile."

Yuan Chun couldn't hear the sound of his grandmother's words, so he could only sigh softly when he heard them.In all fairness, between her uncle's family and her uncle's family, of course she is partial to her uncle!The uncle always spoke nicely, but the uncle just shot directly, and the uncle and aunt never said a word of "repay".

Even if she is a niece, do you need to ask which is more important, a daughter or a daughter-in-law in grandma's eyes?

It is said that when Jia Mu got married, she started as a great-grandson daughter-in-law, and it took decades to "become a mother-in-law". How could she not understand the second daughter-in-law's cautious idea:

It was nothing more than the second daughter-in-law who felt that her natal brother was gaining power and wanted to get away from her sister-in-law who had never dealt with her.

The eldest son had to rely on his sister-in-law's family to study, so she didn't dare to joke about her son's future, so she wanted to bring the sister-in-law and his wife's favorite into the capital, so that she could take advantage of the little girl's future to make a living for herself Bad breath.

The second daughter-in-law had a beautiful idea, but she couldn't do it no matter what.Fortunately, it couldn't be done, so Mother Jia didn't bother to talk to her.

Jia's mother is also an old man, and her two sons love to have fun and gossip, let them go, and the two daughters-in-law love to grab power and make money, she also turns a blind eye, but if anyone dares to faint and harm her promising grandchildren, look Who would she spare!

Over the years, as the son-in-law has been promoted one after another, Jia Mu's old sisters had to communicate with each other, and the family began to move around frequently again.

Thinking of the few posts on her desk, Mother Jia patted the back of her granddaughter's hand, "In two days, you will be with your aunt and sister-in-law, and take your sisters to the Nan'an Palace to greet you, and by the way, talk to the girls in the mansion." say something."

This time, the second daughter-in-law didn't go out to socialize, she just happened to be at home to think about it.As for Brother Feng... Her father is reflecting at home, so she should also stay at home to avoid the limelight.

Yuan Chun glanced at his grandmother's face, and responded softly, "The granddaughter knows. The granddaughter will take good care of the younger sisters."

Mother Jia was very pleased, and said with a smile, "It's right to move around, but don't let others think that our girl has a good marriage, so they want to make friends everywhere by marrying and marrying."

When concubine De concubine conferred marriage to Yuanchun, the Holy Majesty specially summoned Jia Zheng—but whenever he mentioned marriage, the Holy Majesty would ask both parties what they meant.

But this time the meeting with the king not only made Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang have other thoughts, but also inspired Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Xing.

But Jia Zhu will take the imperial examination in the future, and his reputation is very important.Besides, blindly rushing to get married with a high family, even if the girl marries, it may not have a good result.

Yuan Chun solemnly responded, and said again, "Granddaughter will save it."

Jia Mu said again: "Your aunt heard that your second brother Lian also wanted to find a serious job, so she asked your uncle to pay attention." Speaking of which, the old man was also a little melancholy, "It would be better if Brother Lian could go back to the northwest to have a look. gone."

The aunt really didn't say anything to her nephew and niece.

Yuan Chun is happy to see that both elder brothers are promising, "Both great-grandfather and grandfather led troops to guard the pass in the northwest. If the second brother Lian can return to the northwest, he does not need to worry about his future...Even the second sister-in-law Lian has to go with the second brother Lian to endure hardships." gone."

Why is Sister Feng afraid of suffering?Now she most wants to go out to avoid the limelight.

Her father had an accident, and her mother could ask her married sister-in-law, how could she not cry poorly with her daughter?It's just that the two aunts and nephews have very different ways of helping their natal family. Mrs. Wang uses her body, but Sister Feng directly uses the money from the public to make up for it.

Now the Rong Mansion doesn't have to look at Wang Ziteng to get by, even though Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng's official career is a bit average, but the aunt is also a second-rank official in the frontier, and he is much younger than Wang Ziteng!

Therefore, Sister Feng used a large amount of money from the mansion for her natal family. After everyone finds out, they will not keep silent!At first, Sister Feng only wanted to rescue the emergency first, but she never expected that her mother's family would not spit it back after taking the money.

Going back to her mother's house to pursue it, she was scolded by her mother again, and when Sister Feng returned to Rongfu, she really was not a human being inside and out.

Jia Zhu lived a good life in this life, so Sister Feng and Li Wan are in charge of Rongfu's Zhongfu.Neither Mrs. Xing nor Mrs. Wang intervened directly.

As soon as this happened, Mother Jia ordered Sister Feng not to pass any more money in front of her sons, daughters-in-law and granddaughter-in-law.

Yuan Chun was also present at that time.She felt that grandma should really beat this proud sister-in-law.In the palace, anyone who likes to pinch and show off... As far as she knows, at least half of them are dead.

Seeing the approval in her granddaughter's eyes, Mother Jia nodded again, "Your aunt wrote to say that she wanted to let you meet up."

Yuan Chun's face flushed red: but in his heart he was grateful for his aunt's thoughtfulness.

Jia Mu laughed and said, "Let your second elder brother Lian take you there."

A few days later, when they went to Nan'an Palace for a banquet, it was Jia Lian who personally escorted the younger sisters out.

His uncle arranged an errand for him, and Jia Lian was very happy.Facing his daughter-in-law, he became more and more confident: You praised your natal uncle so much, why didn't you make any noise when you really needed his care?

Sister Feng knows she is wrong, so these days are very peaceful.As for her husband, Jia Lian, who was going to go to the northwest to take up his post, she also solemnly expressed several times: she was happy to follow the second master and was not afraid of hardships.

However, Qiu Tong, Jia Lian's good friend, took the opportunity to persuade Jia Lian, "The second master's acquaintance, slaves and maids heard that they are of the fifth rank. The aunt and aunt only begged for a sixth rank official for the second master... "

Jia Lian was used to "pity the fragrance and cherish the jade", and when he heard the words, he walked away, and made a decision in his heart: he took his wife and peace son away.

Qiu Tong didn't have time to be ashamed, so she chased him out the door, but Jia Lian didn't even look back.

Although he didn't mention it, Jia Zhu, the eldest brother, was brought up by his uncle and aunt for several years, and Jia Lian was also a little jealous.Even if he didn't know anything about officialdom, he knew that the whole family was bored in the capital and had no future at all.At least let him visit him once or twice... Not to mention studying to learn to be an official, but also to know some people.

Later, I heard from my grandmother that my uncle and aunt had proposed a good marriage to Yuan Chun, and he couldn't help muttering to himself: Why don't you leave me alone?

Fortunately, he didn't show his complaints at all, so... his uncle found him an official position in the experience department in the northwest. The beauty is that the commander of the capital is his grandfather's old acquaintance.

He really has nothing to say when his uncle and aunt treat him like this.

So this time his aunt asked him to take care of a few more younger sisters before taking office, how could Jia Lian shirk?

Looking at the behavior of uncle and aunt, they cherish their own flesh and blood and value family affection.Even if he pretends to be hard, he has to act like he loves his siblings and respects his elder brother, not to mention that he has good friendship with his eldest brother Jia Zhu and his eldest sister Yuan Chun.

When they arrived at Nan'an Palace, Jia Lian watched his younger sisters enter the inner house together, and then he found a gazebo against the wind where the gentlemen were talking and sat down to drink tea.

With the official position in sight, he was in a good mood. He listened to the gossip and greetings of the people, and didn't interrupt much, just echoing a sentence or two with a smile from time to time.

It was a rare time for Jia Lian to enjoy himself in other people's houses. He was thinking over and over again about the people his grandfather knew in his family back then, and how he had interacted with his own family when he suddenly heard someone greet him.

He raised his head and followed the prestige: he was still an "acquaintance".

Prince Ning's eldest son, Yin Hong, will be his brother-in-law's eldest brother in a few days. From now on, he will at least be "familiar" with him only by watching his movements during the New Year's Eve.

As a clan, Yin Hong is still a clan that is relatively close to the Holy Majesty's blood. Logically, it should be more prestigious, and life should be nourished.Helplessly, both grandfather and father "choose the wrong person" at the critical moment, and his father also married an uneasy step-sister, and now his legitimate son can ride a horse, but his father still hasn't invited him to be the heir.

Fortunately, Yin Hong has some skills, and now he is walking with the sixth prince in the Ministry of War.And in a few days, he will go south to Hangzhou with the sixth prince to investigate the deficit in Jiangnan.

After the two greeted each other, Yin Hong didn't hold back, and asked, "There is a vacancy in the experience department in Shanxi and Shaanxi. Master Lin recommended the second brother Jia. Originally, the documents from the Ministry of War were ready to be issued, but Sun Shilang withheld them. .”

This servant Sun is the eldest uncle of the prince, and now he is the serious helm of the Sun family.

Jia Lian was only in his early twenties, and his energy-raising skills were not good enough. Hearing this, his expression changed suddenly, "What do you say?"

Do you even want to refute your uncle's face?The Sun family still thinks making enemies is not enough?

Jia Lian's unexpected look did not seem to be fake, Yin Hong guessed that he did not know the whole story of the discord between Mr. Lin and the Sun family in the south of the Yangtze River.

So he said unhurriedly: "Don't worry, just listen to me." Then he pulled Jia Lian to the chair beside him and said in a low voice, "The two servants of the Ministry of War, one is named Sun, and the other The one said the Rong family's in-laws."

Jia Lian was stunned, "Is this an innocent disaster?"

Yin Hong smiled and said: "No. You might as well go home and write to your elder brother to ask about some things. But your official position... you can't escape anyway."

The Sun family didn't want to make Lin Hai wishful, and couldn't stand the face that the Holy Majesty was willing to give Lin Aiqing: besides, this is not an important position.

Rongguo Gong Jia Daishan spent half his life as a soldier, and kept the people in the Northwest from military disasters for decades. This contribution has not been fully rewarded by the Holy Spirit, and Jia Daishan has passed away.

Although Jia Daishan's two sons were unable to support him, the Holy One was still willing to help his grandson again.

It was Lin Hai who had guessed that the Holy Majesty still had the intention of making up for the Rong Mansion, so he openly recommended his nephew to Zhezi.

Yin Hong lowered his voice and whispered in Jia Lian's ear, "But I'm afraid we won't be able to go to the northwest."

Jia Lian hesitated, "Then where else can I go?"

Yin Hong smiled and said, "Southwest."

Hearing this, Jia Lian wanted to slap his thighs: his uncle, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, was an official in the southwest!