The Happy Man in the Red Chamber

Hearing that the third sister's marriage was decided to be the grandson of Ningguo Mansion, some people in the family were happy and some were not happy.But the two mistresses of the Chen family were so worried that it didn't happen before their eyes.It's just that the second girl from the Chen family showed up at home with her three-year-old child, threw the child to the nanny and went to find Yingluo.

Looking at her younger sister who was embroidering her wedding dress, Second Miss Chen didn't know what to say for a while.It's just that the bottom of her heart is sour, her cheekbones are a little high, her cheeks are thin, and she looks really bad.

"In the future, I will be the Young Madam of the Duke's Mansion. From now on, I will not be able to greet you from a small household?"

After being by An Lan's side for a long time, Ying Luo, who was originally dumbfounded, was still alive.She put up a front line: "Speaking of which, I have to wait for Brother Rong to inherit the position. Otherwise, I will not be able to compare with my sister's name as Mrs. Scholars. I can't say that the documents from the Ministry of Officials will be issued next year. My sister is also a person with orders."

"What am I!" The second girl Chen sneered, and turned to look at the maid waiting outside: "I'm just watching, don't worry about your wedding dress for now. The kind of people you married, how can your mother pay you back?" I will let you prepare these. You might as well choose someone to follow carefully, there will be quite a few beds in the room in the future."

Hearing this, Yingluo looked up at her, stayed for a while before slowly opening her mouth: "Anyway, I have always picked up what you don't want, my sister. Back then, it was my sister who didn't want to do the thing of serving others. That's why I am here." Yes. What is the meaning of such bitter words now? If my sister really thinks about it, why not make peace with her brother-in-law. I will go to the owner of the workshop, and it may be that the inner courtyard of the palace is also entered. I have entered the palace with the owner of the workshop. , the emperor is looking forward to having a woman from our Seven Embroidery Workshop enter the palace. My sister has also learned exercises over the years, how is it?"

"You..." These soft words finally made Second Miss Chen fall backwards in anger.She had carefully chosen this marriage at the beginning.It's not as good as the eldest sister marrying the son of the Fang family in Haining, and even now it looks like it's not as tall as the third sister.But she calculated carefully back then, and what she was looking at was the future.Listening to it now, she was not moved.I just felt that the diaphragm was so strong, I got up and left with two hums.Yingluo watched her leave, sighed and picked up the needle and thread to continue her embroidery.

After all, Jia Rong was older than Jia Lian, so his marriage was arranged first at home.It's just that Jia Lian's is also in the interview, and the engagement has already passed.It just said to wait another three years before holding the official ceremony.At this time, Jia Lian and Zhang Yunxi were traveling in the rivers and lakes, so they were not in a hurry.

In August, Ningguo Mansion was ready to stop, and the bridal sedan chair laughed and laughed to welcome the new daughter-in-law into the door.Regarding the matter of finding a wife for his grandson from the southern side, most of Jingzhong guessed that Jia Jing didn't want his grandson to have too much concern with his hometown in Jingli.But thinking about Chen Shiyou's many children, what can he do for a girl?Thinking of this, those who have not drawn this marriage have some thoughts about not being able to eat grapes sour.

When Jia Rong heard that her wife was very skilled in martial arts and was the girl next door to Aunt Xie, she felt somewhat awkward.He is also a young master who was born in the first place, although his temper is soft and his father usually doesn't pay attention to him.But after all, what is it to marry a girl.

But the wedding was approaching, and his master was also high-spirited, so he lost his temper.Anyway, it's not up to him to decide these things, he just thinks about not being so vulgar that he can't take them with him in the future.

Why Jia Jing didn't understand what he was thinking, he was just waiting to return the kid's excitement.He has seen that girl doll many times, and she has a dignified appearance without talking or acting like a big girl.It's just that the martial arts are too high, which makes him a little dissatisfied.The young couple will have a quarrel in the future, is it because his grandson is at a disadvantage?

Picking up the curtain, he looked at the bride whose face was as red as peach blossoms.Jia Rong was also upset.He thinks a lot these days, and he is not to be favored.This marriage was arranged by the aunt next door.He saw his father's fatuous playboy, and he didn't want to be that person himself, but he always lacked the courage.If she can live with herself in the future, it will be fine if she doesn't ask for anything else.

It's just that he is very curious, seeing that the dowry is so rich that even the princes and women may not be able to compare.But you said if it wasn't for the daughter of the Chen family, why would they give such a generous dowry.But if it is said, why did you send it over to be a slave?

Out of curiosity, he had a drink with him, and turned his head away from the troublesome bridal chamber. He changed his clothes and wore a bright red inner garment, and sat down next to Ying Luo, who was also in an inner garment.He stretched out his hand and gently grabbed Yingluo's hand: "I've been seeing you at my aunt's place before."

"Yeah!" Yingluo blushed and lowered her head, she secretly glanced at the young boy beside her.He is two years older than himself, and his family background looks good after all.She didn't look at it face-to-face before, but today she has looked at it carefully.

"Why did you go to aunt..." Jia Rong pursed her lips and thought for a while: "It doesn't matter if you don't say anything."

"Do you know Seven Embroidery Workshop?" Yingluo had such worries a long time ago, after all, how could a disciple of that aristocratic family be willing to marry a maid beside others as his regular wife.

"Well! I know a little bit, but I just said that there are many transparent and beautiful women. There are also some girls from other families in the capital. They go in. It's better than Cihang Jingzhai who cultivates Buddha's mind." For Qixiu After all, Jia Rong knew about the workshop.He used the quota of the Guozijian at home and is currently studying there.

"The aunt you are talking about is the owner of Qixiufang. Because of some things, she married your uncle. Our Chen family is an aristocratic family of Qiembroidery. At the beginning, the workshop was restored. Every family sent their daughters to serve as the owner of the workshop. Side. Originally our family was my second elder sister, but she didn't want to go, so it fell on me. In general, it has the same meaning as your other uncle sending a girl into the palace to serve."

"In other words, your father... I, Yue Shang, am really Master Chen."

"If not, why do you think your grandmother would agree to this marriage? I am not the prostituted maid, but just followed by the master." Yingluo sneered: "Originally, my elder sister was worried about this, so she didn't want to Yes. I was young at the time, and it doesn’t matter if I’m eleven or twelve years old. At the beginning, my grandmother also thought that I would choose a marriage in Haining or a family in the workshop. Nothing like that."

Cui's dripping voice sounded caring in the end.Jia Rong looked around, lowered her head and smiled: "No matter what happened to you before, you are my wife now and I will definitely treat you well."

On the second day of Jia Rong's wedding, An Lan saw Ying Luo who came to pay her respects.After changing her clothes, she is different from the girl before.She gave Yingluo another box, which contained a pair of bracelets made of Lingshi and a jade tablet.

"Like other people, you are married outside but not inside. So you just want to make the bracelet a family heirloom in the future. The brand below, if you have a daughter in the future, you can take part in the internal workshop to find the qualification once."

"Thank you Fangzhu!" Yingluo looked at the things inside, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed.Jia Rong didn't know how precious the contents were, but she followed suit.Looking at Jia Rong, An Lan felt that she had seen the right person.This child is a bit of a wimp, but what rich people fear most is not being a wimp but being a wimp.It's useless, it's enough for a woman to be stronger.But if you are in the nest, you will not be able to live this day.This era is very harsh on women.Even if it is a daughter of the rivers and lakes, it is difficult to marry if she is a little free and easy.Right now, it is best for the two of them to live in peace.

Back home, Yingluo sat on the kang by the window and looked at the things in the box, while Jia Rong sat aside, a little puzzled.

"Very precious?"

"I'm afraid it's something that you might not see in the inner garden of the imperial palace." Yingluo handed the box to him: "The bracelet is made of spiritual stones used by those who cultivate immortals. For those who have not practiced, wearing it on their body can prolong their lives. Keep it at home. , I can’t say when I can grind it to pieces and save people’s lives. That brand, if we have a daughter in the future, it will be a qualification to cultivate immortals. I was originally by the owner of the workshop. Even if I marry you, I am an outsider’s daughter-in-law. After all , The embroidery workshop itself is still generous to us. This world is not very fair to girls. I am a person without wisdom. But if our children have children in the future, this will be enough to break free from this world of mortals. .”

Hearing what Yingluo said, Jia Rong took a deep breath.He quickly closed the box and pushed it to Yingluo: "Put it away quickly, what if there is any damage to it? If it is known to others, it will be a crime!"

Seeing his worried face, Yingluo pursed her lips and lowered her head with a smile: "You really understand!"

"My master is a bastard. I understand how it is spread outside. But you also know that I am a boring person on weekdays." At this point, Jia Rong lowered her head and said nothing.Yingluo looked at him, and reached out to hold his hand on the table: "You and I, husband and wife, were born from the same root. If you treat me well in the future, I will love you dearly."

"En!" Hearing the girl's words, Jia Rong's ears began to blush.After all, he is a young man of fifteen or sixteen, who has just experienced red sleeve fragrance powder.

Because Jia Zheng left the Jia family to open the mansion, after all, Jia Rong's marriage was not delayed by Jia Zhu.But now that Jia Lian's marriage is about to be taken down, the old lady is a little anxious after all.In any case, at the moment, it is just talking about the sub-fu but not the clan.It would be bad if it was behind Jia Lian.Besides, Jia She is not such a good brother who really thinks about his younger brother.

After the old lady delivered the letter to Concubine Nan'an, she took Mrs. Wang around non-stop to attend the banquet and see the girl.But Jia Zheng is only a fifth-rank official, although it is possible to be promoted to a different position from the previous Rongguo Mansion chief.Right now, many old people only look at the relationship between the Rongguo Mansion and the old lady. If they don't know the details, they should recognize the face of the old lady.Those who know the details just don't want to gossip and make trouble.As for marrying their own girl to their family... Just looking at those stupid things, they are still worried that their own girl will be wronged!

After several banquets, nothing was suitable.The old lady can only let Jia Zheng think of a way.Originally, I wanted to choose one of the old meritorious deeds, but they were either unwilling or already interested in it.Even the girls of Nan'an Palace, there is only one concubine who is of the right age.The old lady has no way to ask Jia Amnesty to delay Jia Lian's marriage.Right now, all I can do is find a suitable one.

Dissatisfied with his mother's arrangements for his son's marriage, Jia Zheng, who regained the initiative, began to contact some familiar friends for introductions, and finally heard about a suitable one.

The daughter of Li Shouzhong, the Guozijian sacrificial wine, is similar in age to Jia Zhu, but it was delayed a few years ago because of the death of the family ancestor.Otherwise, she has already made an appointment.

I found a middleman to make peace. Although Mrs. Wang was very dissatisfied with this, she agreed to take a look.It's just that after meeting at Huguo Temple, Mrs. Wang disagreed.That girl has the softness of a Jiangnan woman, which is different from ordinary ones.Just looking at it made her feel ruthless.She is clear about her son, how can such a daughter-in-law still see her when she comes in now?

Mrs. Wang found a reason, but said that the girl is not in good health facing the bitter Jia Zhu, and it would be inappropriate if she doesn't find another Wangfu.When Jia Mu heard this, she thought it would be better to change.But right now, apart from the concubine from Nan'an Palace, there is no other suitable one.Jia Zheng was dissatisfied with what his mother and wife said, but in the end he had his own thoughts.Right now his official position cannot be moved, in the final analysis it is still a matter for the emperor to employ people.He felt that there must be a time for him to show his ambitions in the future.Although the girl from Nan'an Palace is a concubine, she is a direct descendant of the Palace.In the future, he might not be able to help Chen Yier.Thinking about it this way, he pushed the middle man.It's just that my wife objected and felt that my temper was not in harmony.

The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been a big problem since ancient times. If the temperament is not right, I am afraid to tell the truth.It is common for a mother-in-law to want a daughter-in-law who fits her character.But why don't you want to find a warm family from a girl's family?

In the end, the old lady went to the old man Nan'an Wang Taifei just because of the latter's shame.It's just that the concubine is married as a concubine.I am willing to do more in terms of dowry.Thinking about it this way, it's nothing to remember a concubine's daughter as a concubine's daughter.What's more, the two families haven't been married for many years, so it's good to be able to become in-laws now.

Jia Zhu's marriage was scheduled for the beginning of the next spring.Jia Zhu finally failed the list because of family affairs.However, Jiangnan's party opened his mind and did not start studying hard again.Instead, he helped his mother start preparing for his own marriage.

Jia Lian and his party returned to their homes through the ferry during the Chinese New Year.As the new year is approaching, he brought various earthen ritual instruments to display the future father-in-law's family and uncle's house.

After passing the academic examination, he happily spent a new year. At the beginning of spring, he packed his bags and boarded the boat again to go to Lin Ruhai.The rivers and lakes walk in summer, and the beginning of spring is just a good time to study.Lin Ruhai has already set up a project for him, and the only thing left after Tong Sheng is Juren.The exam in August must be taken seriously. The purpose is not to win the exam but to experience the exam room.He is young, so it's okay to take the exam a few times.

Not long after Jia Lian left, Jia Zhu married the daughter-in-law of Nan'an Palace in March in Yangchun.Mrs. Wang is very satisfied with this daughter-in-law, no matter her status or dowry.More importantly, this girl grew up in the palace as a concubine.Be careful not to say anything, so you know how to say some nice words to make people happy.An Lan and Jia Amnesty just came to the door with gifts, and went back after attending the wedding banquet.Now when Jia Lian has passed Juren, no matter whether he wins the six rituals or not, he will walk up.You also have to give the in-laws the time to arrange a house for the girl and build furniture.

When the in-laws asked the master to measure the size to do the carpentry, An Lan called for people to get porcelain relief tiles from the south, and laid ground dragons and tiles for Jia Lian's yard piece by piece.At the same time, a closed septic tank and sewer system were built.

After all, Jia Lian is the grandson of the Rongguo Mansion, and he married the thousand-year-old Zhang family in Luoshui.In terms of marriage, it is far from Jia Zhu's marriage.Just for the tiles of the house, Jia She decided to replace them all with brand new glazed blue tiles.

Ancient times are different from modern times, and many things are handmade by masters.Add to that the time delays of long-distance transportation.After Jia Lian was admitted to Juren by surprise, the basic facilities of the house were only half finished.The rest needs to be carefully polished by the in-laws. After all, it is the place where the young couple will live in the future, so they can't be careless.Jia Amnesty also thought that if it is possible to return to the Rongxi Hall in the future, then the courtyard will be reserved for the eldest grandson's wedding.

Another spring and summer, both Jia Lian and Zhang Yunxi grew up.All in all, although it was still before the weak crown, it was already possible to get married here in ancient times.Lin Qing has already been admitted to Jinshi, and was admitted to the Hanlin Academy in the summer.He was the second place in the list back then, young and handsome, very eye-catching.But when Jia Lian was about to get married, the emperor decided to take the throne.Surprisingly, the newly enthroned emperor is not the eldest son of a noble concubine, nor is he the third son of the emperor who is very conspicuous in the government.It's the inconspicuous, young fifth son of the emperor.

Looking at the radiant emperor sitting high above, the five young sons of the emperor were officially registered as emperors.How can the people below not understand?This fifth prince is actually a cannon fodder.

In recent years, the veteran officials in the court have always urged the emperor to appoint a prince. At the same time, the eldest son and the third son of the emperor are mostly in disputes in the court.Last year, when the emperor granted Zen to Mount Tai, it was said that it was a taboo to take Concubine Zhen with her.It's just that the current government is clear and the emperor is iron-blooded, no one dares to say anything.

Choosing the fifth son of the emperor as the emperor's benevolent position is a reminder from the emperor to the ministers.It was also a reminder to his other sons.He can introduce an emperor at any time, and he can also remove the emperor at any time.Because of the government, he never let go.He also warned them that it was not that he didn't know but that he knew everything.

Lin Qing stood below, knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, then raised her head and saw the slightly brown eyes of the Fifth Prince.He pursed his lips and gave a faint smile, and seeing his smile, the fifth prince also smiled back.

Thinking about the identity of this man, the current Emperor Xinsheng sighed with emotion.This person will be the biggest force he will rely on to rule the court in the future.His father chose Cihang Jingzhai, and he... chose Qixiufang!