old lady in red

Yuan Chun had a pink and fair bun face, full of righteous grievances and dissatisfaction.

Shi Mei couldn't help laughing: "My brother is a young scholar, our Yuan'er is a young lady, how can a young scholar and a young lady dress up in the same way?"

Yuan Chun said: "But, grandma didn't agree. In two years, Yuan'er will be five years old. Will he go to a private school with Cong'er? Since Yuan'er also wants to go to a private school to study as a scholar, why not give Yuan'er also a Confucian student?" Where's the robe?"

In the end, Yuan Chun seemed to emphasize his grievances, flattened his small mouth, and added with tears: "I have both brothers and sisters, but Yuan Er doesn't have one. Grandmother is not fair!"

Shi Mei was so distressed that she reached out to wipe Yuan Chun's tears away: "Oh, look at my granddaughter being wronged like this, it's because my grandmother didn't think carefully, but, grandma thought Yuan'er likes small skirts, but we didn't expect Yuan'er to want to be with my brother. I’m also a young scholar with ambition. It’s just that I have to go out tomorrow morning, and it’s too late to do it now. The bamboo is embroidered stitch by stitch, but it takes time. Let’s wear Confucian robes next time we go out, okay? good?"

Yuan Chun pursed his mouth and wanted to cry, but held back his tears, his eyes fell from the faces of his two elder brothers to that of his younger brother Cong'er.

Seeing this, Jia Zhu was very distressed. Knowing that it was not her grandmother's fault, the little girls were all wearing underskirts, so she hurriedly stepped forward to explain to Yuan Chun: "Sister, little girls are only beautiful when they wear underskirts!"

Jia Lian thought the little girl was troublesome, so she didn't make a sound.

Jia Cong hurriedly echoed Jia Zhu: "Yes, yes, big brother is right, Cong'er also thinks the dress is pretty. It's much more beautiful than Confucian robes!"

Jia Cong kindly comforted this young lady Yuan Chun, not for showing off.

Yuan Chun's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he stretched out his hand to hold Jia Cong's hand: "Cong'er, do you really think the dress is very beautiful?"

Shi Mei and Jia Min looked at each other and smiled.

Jia Cong didn't understand why her sister said this, but nodded hurriedly: "Yeah!"

Yuan Chun happily clapped his hands: "That's all right, Cong'er, catch up with Ming'er, my sister plays Go and checkers, and you will be given three pieces in all backgammon, do you think it's okay?"

When Jia Cong heard such a good thing, he laughed immediately: "My sister is so kind, Cong'er likes my sister!"

Yuan Chun immediately laughed like a little fox, stretching out his hands to pinch Jia Cong's face: "Good boy, my sister wants to discuss something with Cong'er, don't you like skirts, or, let's change, Ming'er is going out tomorrow, Cong'er wear a skirt?"

Jia Zhu and Jia Lian were having tea, and they almost sprayed water after hearing this.

Jia Zhu opened her mouth to intervene, but Shi Mei stopped her with a wave of her hand: "Let them play with each other. You two come over and try this one again, see what doesn't fit, and you can change it tonight!"

When meeting elders, one must dress neatly. In order to prevent accidents and soiled clothes, Jia Zhu, Jia Lian and Jia Cong each made four sets of spares.

Two sets of bamboo branches embroidered in sky blue, and two sets of bluegrass embroidered in snow blue.

Jia Cong obviously didn't expect his sister to make such a proposal. He really thinks her sister's dress is very beautiful.

However, he is also a boy.

It's not good for Jia Cong to reject his sister directly, for fear that her sister will not take him to play in the future.However, if you let him wear a skirt, others will definitely laugh at him.

His terrified woman glanced at his grandmother and brother, and found that they didn't pay attention to this side, obviously they couldn't count on it.

Jia Cong had no choice but to fight by himself: "But sister, Cong'er is a boy, and people will laugh at me when I go out in a skirt."

Yuan Chun had already prepared: "But, didn't grandma talk about Hua Mulan? Cong Er, if you don't talk, who knows if you are a girl or a boy?"

Jia Cong's expression turned twitching immediately: "But, grandma knew about it, and so did the eldest brother and the second elder brother?"

Seeing that Jia Cong did not directly refuse, Yuanchun continued to persuade: "As long as Cong'er and sister change clothes, sister will make a purse later, and I will also make one for Cong'er. Don't Cong'er like the sachet made by sister, and sister will give it to you in the future. Do, and, isn’t Cong’er’s slingshot disgusting that it’s inconvenient to hold, sister Ming’er will make you a purse to hold the slingshot bullets.

My sister is learning how to embroider handkerchiefs, and when she learns it, she will also make it for Cong'er.

In the future, my sister will learn to make clothes, shoes and socks. My sister will make all of them for Cong'er, Cong'er, are you happy? "

Jia Cong nodded again and again, but scratched his head: "Okay, but..."

Jia Cong's eyeballs turned around, turning and turning, and then, Jia Cong suddenly thought of a good way.

He ran up to his grandmother with a chirp, hugged her arm and shook it: "Grandma, can my grandson wear an old robe when I have dinner tomorrow?"

Shi Mei has been paying attention to the movements of the two of them, and upon hearing this, she knows what Jia Cong is up to.

Jia Min even monitored the conversation between the two from the beginning to the end. At this time, she had already covered her mouth and laughed so hard.

Shi Mei and her grandson pretended to be confused: "Yes, yes, but why? Why do you wear old clothes when you have new ones? Grandma made four sets of Confucian robes for you. They are so beautiful. Look, they are exactly the same color as your brother's." , is also a snow-blue embroidered orchid flower."

Jia Cong blinked, then, with a chuckle, he continued to shake his grandmother's arm: "Sister Yuan'er likes this, grandson thinks, since sister likes it, grandson will give her a set, and wear new clothes when meeting guests. When eating, I change into old clothes, and when the meal is over, my grandson will change back, so that another set can be worn by my sister, isn’t it solved?”

Shi Mei asked with a smile: "Is Cong'er really willing to wear old clothes for my sister's sake?"

Jia Cong smiled and nodded: "Yes, anyway, grandson's clothes are new!"

Shi Mei smiled and patted Jia Cong's face: "Good boy, your sister didn't love you for nothing!"

Jia Zhu breathed a sigh of relief at this moment, she liked Jia Cong's generosity very much, and said with a smile: "Cong'er, brother has time to take you for a walk!"

Hearing this, Jia Cong hurriedly pestered Jia Zhu: "Okay, when will I go? I want to hold the rein by myself, can I?"

Yuan Chun got Shi Mei's promise and urged the nanny to change her clothes.

Jia Min was very envious: "Yuan'er and Cong'er played really well. When I was young, my brothers didn't like to play with me. At most, they would bring me a gift."

Shi Mei thought for a while and said, "Your brother is much older than you, don't you have a good time with your third sister?"

Jia Min thought about it for a while: "I used to hold my breath with my third sister, compare poems, needlework, compete for favor in front of my father, be kind when I am in front of my father, and ignore people with my head held high when I am away from my father.

At that time, I felt that it was not a mother who crawled out of the belly, and the gates of the mansion lived like this, so it didn't matter.

But looking at Yuan'er now, he plays with his elder brother and younger brother all day long, pretends to be a scholar, rides a horse, especially Yuan'er and Cong'er have such a good relationship, jumping around and telling stories together.

Yuan'er is still boxing with Cong'er.

The two chatted all day long about how to play and eat, and their relationship was very good, which was really enviable. "

Shi Mei paused.

In Jia's mother's memory, there are some scenes of Jia Min getting along with her sisters. The concubine's sister is very alienated from her.

It seems that Jia Min was also wronged behind the scenes but concealed it.

"My mother was very busy at that time, so I thought I would give you the best, and you must have a very comfortable and happy life."

Jia Min smiled: "Of course my daughter is very comfortable and happy, but she is envious of Yuan'er's good relationship with her brothers. The third sister is not willing to correspond with me even after she is married. She is not willing to reply to the letters I send her. Suddenly She was gone in a while.

Now I still don't believe it, I just think she is married far away, and I don't hear from her for the time being. "

Jia Min was very sad: "If I had known this, I would not have fought against her back then. It was because she wanted to be stronger."

Shi Mei sighed inwardly, it's not anyone's fault, it's only the man's lust.

If a mother gave birth to sisters, she would never give birth like this again.

Shi Mei comforted Jia Min: "It's not your fault, most of the daughters of high-ranking families are like this." Then she changed the subject and ordered Madam Lai: "Notify the sewing room, rush to work overnight, and rush to make four sets of Confucian robes for Miss Sun. Just like the young masters, the needlework cannot be sloppy, and the embroidery can be a little brief, but it must be in the same color system as the young masters."

At this time, Yuan Chun had just come out to show his grandmother in his robes, but when he heard his grandmother's order, he jumped up and down happily: "Grandma, grandma, really?"

"Of course it is!"

Shi Mei told Yuan Chun to walk a few steps. Although she was not as good as Jia Zhu and Jia Lian, even though she was trained since childhood, she was still very handsome and refined.

"Yuan'er's dress is so pretty, she really looks like a little scholar!"

Yuan Chun laughed so hard that he couldn't close his mouth, he pulled Shi Mei coquettishly: "Grandmother, can my granddaughter wear Confucian robes when she goes to school tomorrow?"

Shi Mei really didn't think about this matter.

Shi Mei agreed to let Yuan Chun study with the brothers.

It is certain that Jia Zhu and Jia Lian's husbands either invite famous Confucian scholars, or they are landed Juren. These people are all well-read poetry and books.

In addition to explaining the Four Books and Five Classics, the gentlemen will also explain the history and deeds of the former sages.He will also explain the philosophy of life and the concept of right and wrong to the students.

These things are not only useful for men to be officials, but also for women who learn them for life.

Shi Mei said: "I don't think so. When I get back to the capital, Yuan'er should learn the rules and etiquette. At that time, I will specially educate the nanny. I definitely can't wear Confucian robes. It will be said that I have no rules."

Yuan Chun became anxious: "Didn't grandma agree to let Yuan'er and Cong'er study together?"

Shi Mei said: "You don't have to wear Confucian robes to study. You can still attend lectures while wearing skirts?"

Shi Mei wants to teach Yuan Chun to become a lady with an open mind, a firm personality, talent, responsibility, etiquette, and knowing how to advance and retreat.

Women disguise themselves as men occasionally, just for fun.

Just go too far!

Yuan Chun is too young, it is an important stage of thinking formation, and she cannot be allowed to develop a deviant personality and lose control.

On the road of men's clothing, she ran wild and turned into Miss Kong Er, and the gain outweighed the loss!

After Yuan Chun finally got her grandmother's assurance that she would follow her brother to school, she stopped bothering about men's and women's clothing, and followed her brothers to practice as a scholar.

It is more convenient for Shi Meiminger to take her grandchildren to meet the world in men's clothing.

For a while, Jia Zhu went to the ear room to practice.

Jia Min asked at this time: "Mother really wants to let Yuan girl go to a private school, or coax her to play?"

Shi Mei said: "Of course it's true. Not only is the emperor Jinkou unable to change, but as an elder, he also has to teach by precepts and deeds. If you don't agree, you must do it if you promise. Back then, your father didn't allow you to go to a private school. One reason is that you have many sisters. , none of the above went to a private school, so if I let you go alone, your father would think I was biased. Besides, there is no private school at home, and your brother attends the family school, and there are children of relatives and friends attached to the family school. Complicated and inconvenient.

It's also because your grandmother and your father's educational concepts are different from mine. Your grandmother said that she has a background in her family, and she just asked the emperor to be an official. What kind of books do you read?Besides, Kyoto Nobuki is all talking about this, and I can't do anything about it.

It's different now, I can be the master of the house, Zhu'er, Lianer, and Cong'er are all smart children, there is no delay, and there is only one title, and there will be more and more grandchildren. After I prepare to go to Beijing, I will spend a lot of money to hire great scholars to give them Teach them to train them to become pillars of talent, firstly to serve the country, secondly to honor the lintel, and thirdly, to support you, my aunt! "

Hearing this, Jia Min immediately got tired of acting like a baby on Shi Mei's back: "It turns out that my mother is here to support me. I am so touched. She is so kind to me. I have decided to follow my mother for the rest of my life and not go anywhere. Just stay at home." Supervise the studies of my nephews, and in the future, I will be the top in high school, so you can support me!"

Shi Mei's heart skipped a beat, remembering that she said she wanted to give birth to eight children.Then he smiled: "It's a good relationship. I'm just worried that no one will be watching your nephews endorse. Your talent is just right. I will write to the Lin family tomorrow. The wedding will be postponed for two years. You are only eighteen this year, and you will not be able to do it in two years." It's only two decades old, just right!"

Knowing that her mother was joking, Jia Min covered her face and laughed, but she didn't agree.

Shi Mei turned around and pinched Jia Min's cheek: "Say something casually, it's not hard for you to like children, tomorrow will give birth to three boys and two girls, and invite a learned scholar to sit in the library, you can just watch them study every day."

Jia Min didn't run away this time, she leaned on her mother's arm and squinted and smiled, but she was thinking in her heart: not so many, one man and one woman are enough, just like Yuaner Conger, two people study together as companions , is also very interesting.

However, the elder brother is still in front and the younger sister is in the rear.

This way it is convenient for the elder brother to support the younger sister.

The next day, it was time.

Shi Mei tidied things up neatly, together with Zhang's Jia Min, tidied up Jia Zhu and Jia Lian's clothes.

Jia Zhu and Jia Lian will follow Jia Zheng and Jia Amnesty to meet the imperial envoy.

Shi Mei was very worried, and kept telling his brother: "Follow your father's salute, talk less and watch more, don't walk around casually, and report to your father when you move, sit or lie down. The imperial envoy Xingyuan will not recognize you, so as not to cause misunderstandings." .”

The brothers in the Zhang family often accept their ancestors or father's colleagues to investigate knowledge, and they understand the nature of these literati very well, and they also interjected to ask him two: "When adults ask questions, you should tell the truth. If you are asked about knowledge, you can answer it. If you don’t know, just say that the kid is stupid, adults forgive me. You are only enlightened, and your learning is limited. Adults are full of poems and books. Don't pretend to be smart, talk about it, and try to get confused, remember?"

Jia Zhu and Jia Lian nodded like pecking rice.

Shi Mei sighed in her heart, this is the difference between a woman's talent and her lack of talent.

Every time Jia Lian saw Wang Shi, she was terrified.

Mrs. Zhang was always able to gently guide them on the principles of life.

At such a time, Jia Amnesty came in to salute Jia Zheng: "My lord, it's time for the sons to leave. It's okay for us to wait, it's not good if we go late."

Jia Zhu and Jia Lian left under the thousands of orders from their grandmothers, mothers and aunts.

Here, Shi Mei hurriedly took her daughter-in-law, daughter, and grandchildren into the Zhulun Huagai carriage of Rongfu.

Shi Mei led Yuanchun Jia Cong to the main seat.

Zhang's Jia Min sat opposite each other.

Zhang's Jia Min followed mainly to take care of a few children, to give them courage and encouragement, so that the children would not lose their manners.

Shi Mei estimated that at that time she would show up to speak out, and repeat the content of Jia Amnesty's report to the imperial envoys.

Although Shi Mei met the princes and ministers at the funeral, but at that time, there were noisy voices and dark heads. To be honest, she didn't even look at the faces of others carefully.

Although saluting in person, Shi Mei usually looked at the ground at a 45-degree angle.

Then, as soon as the handkerchief covered his eyes, he passed by.

Ancient times are no better than modern times, and it is impolite to stare at people.

Today is considered to be an official meeting with these big bureaucrats who live in temples and sit in the town.

Shi Mei was still a little nervous.

This must be a strictly hierarchical feudal society.

Jia Min noticed Shi Mei's strangeness, and asked in a low voice, "Mother, are you nervous?"

Shi Mei smiled: "One thing, it must be from the front, and your father will follow to hold the battle. I am very calm, and I always feel that I am not afraid of mistakes, and your father will take care of me.

Now suddenly I have become the coach. Not only is there no one to support me, but I have to support the whole family, and I feel heavy on my shoulders. "

Jia Min hurriedly gave Shimei a hand: "Don't worry, I'll take care of it for you."

Mrs. Zhang also imitated Jia Min: "There is also a daughter-in-law!"

Yuan Chun and Jia Cong were also busy helping out: "The grandson (granddaughter) is also helping you!"

Shi Mei smiled immediately: "Okay, okay, okay, with so many soldiers and horses, I'm pretty brave."

When Shimei's carriage was driving to Zhoujia Village, Jia Mei brought people to wait early in the morning.

After getting off the car, Shi Mei asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

Jia Meidai: "Auntie, don't worry, these days we are patrolling in three shifts day and night, just now my nephew did it again, everything is safe."

Shi Mei said: "The refugee suddenly appeared a few days ago, can we find out?"

Jia Mei said: "My nephew asked clearly, but some refugees dragged their families with them, porridge and rice were tight for the elderly and children, and they didn't have enough to eat. They went out to look for some wild vegetables and fruits. They thought this was a village and wanted to beg for some food. .

The nephew came forward to donate some unfinished steamed buns and rice, and explained to them that this is the forage field of Rongfu, and they are all hired workers, so there is not much food.When they heard that it was the pasture of Rongguo Mansion, they all said that Rong Mansion was a home of good deeds, so they withdrew.This is also due to the kindness of my aunt who insisted on not withdrawing the porridge shed! "