[Red Mansion] Marrying a wife like jade

When Shen Yue heard Xueshi Shen's question, his heart trembled - he was frightened.It turned out that when Taishi Shen's posthumous work was attracting attention, he ordered someone to print out the signed "Jinghua Poetry Collection" quietly.

That book was even more exhausting for him, from the cover to the typesetting, everything was done by himself.The illustrations inside are rigid, and he has screened them several times in order to achieve the vivid meaning of the original painting. The most important thing is that the color printing Shen Yue tried really succeeded!

After the book was written, except for the secret pleasure of the young couple, naturally they dared not not send Lin Ruhai off, and let Lin Ruhai stare at the pictures he had given to his poem, and refused to let him go home if he didn't like it.

In order to test everyone's acceptance, Shen Yue quietly sent some to various bookstores in Beijing for consignment.Because it is a color picture that rarely appears in this era, it attracts people's attention as soon as it is delivered to the bookstore. Second, I also asked when this Mr. Jinghua will publish the next book of poems, can they pay money to book in advance?

Those bookstores begged for the printing house one after another with money in their hands, and they still asked for reprinting, pointing to the famous "Jinghua Poetry Collection".What, the hardcover cover is not easy to do?Ordinary ones are also fine, as long as it is the colorful "Jinghua Poetry Collection" - people outside Beijing have already got the news, and they have come to Beijing to buy it.

Shen Yue very bluntly asked Zhang Yi to print it as soon as possible, even if Grand Master Shen's was not printed, he would print "Jinghua Poetry Collection" first, the reasons were all ready-made, and he gave a lot of money.

Shen Yue raised [-]% of the silver as Daiyu's manuscript fee—is their family's Yu'er giving the printing house a name for nothing?If the princes didn't get involved, all the money would belong to their family, okay?

The princes heard Shen Yue say that if someone's book can sell well in the future, they can also raise [-]% of the manuscript fee, and they don't have any objection - although they don't know this Mr. Jinghua, Shen Yue can agree to the printing of his book. Book, must trust this person.

People who can gain Shen Yue's trust, and the press is not losing money, so is it useful for them to give advice?Knowing that it's useless, it's better to agree to it, so that Shen Yue won't have an idea next time and don't bring himself to play.

The first draft fee has been saved separately by the young couple, wanting to see how much money they can get by borrowing this collection of poems-don’t joke that they have never seen silver, in their eyes, this manuscript fee is different from the property of Zhuangzi and the shop. , is the real house of gold in the book itself.

Now at the family banquet, Xueshi Shen suddenly asked how the accompanying pictures could have colors. He must have seen Mr. Jinghua’s poems—Master Shen’s posthumous works are dignified and grand, and there is no picture except the auspicious cloud pattern on the cover. Each of Yu's poetry collections has pictures!This collection of poems has been handed down to Xueshi Shen, who has commented on Daiyu's poems.Although several years have passed, one's habit of choosing dictionaries will not change.

Before he knew Xueshi Shen's attitude towards Daiyu's seal of poetry, Shen Yue had no choice but to be vague. "This is all made by craftsmen, and I don't know much about it."

Shen Xueshi took a deep look at him: "Some things should be done in moderation." After speaking, he looked hard at the female relatives behind him through the screen.

However, Shen Ren felt that the eldest son was good in everything: "Yue'er can't compile a book in a day now, and the sage is always concerned about it. It's normal for him not to know what the craftsman is doing."

Shen Xueshi gave his second son a weak look: "Now there is a copy of "Jinghua Poetry Collection" on the market. Its poems are full of inspiration and lack of experience. You can also take a look."

Daiyu had heard Xueshi Shen's words a long time ago, and her little face turned pale. Fang only thought that she was worried about her son being taught by Shen Xueshi again, and patted her little hand with satisfaction and relief: "Master just reminded me Yue'er, it's fine."

Mrs. Li has read "Jinghua's Anthology of Poems", and said to Fang with a smile, "I have also read that anthology of poems, and it is exactly as the grandfather said, full of inspiration and exquisite allusions. And I read Mr. Jinghua's poems It can be seen that she is a considerate person in the boudoir, and I don’t know if she is married. Which woman is lucky to marry Mr. Jinghua. The uncle also said that Mr. Jinghua’s poetic style is free and easy. Learn a lot."

Daiyu's little face was even paler, and the eldest brother and sister-in-law have seen it too?No one else has read her poems, and my eldest brother was also taught by his father, and he also wrote a poem on the same topic with his amiable elder brother. He should know that Mr. Jinghua is himself, so why did he let his sister-in-law learn it?Although I was a little puzzled, I was still a little happy to be praised by others.

On the other side of the screen, Shen Chao said to Xueshi Shen: "When the old man was alive, he admired Mr. Jinghua very much. A person who can get the old man's praise is extraordinary. It's a pity that such a person is buried."

Xueshi Shen took a look at his eldest grandson, and found the persistence in his eyes, he drank a glass of wine sullenly, told Shen Yue that he was not an example, and then stopped mentioning it.Both Shen Xin and Shen Ren were a little strange, but it was not easy to ask any further questions, so they both diverted away with other words.

After returning to her room, Daiyu still had lingering fears: "Brother Ai, no one will find out again, right?"

Shen Yue smiled at her comfortingly: "Do you know how many people want Mr. Jinghua's new works now? Sister-in-law doesn't know your poetic style, and they all admire you so sincerely. Are you happy in your heart?"

Daiyu nodded embarrassingly: "I am happy to be happy, but I am always afraid that others will find out and point fingers, saying that I have lost my female virtue."

Shen Yue smiled at her and said, "This depends on how you do it yourself."

Daiyu said that he had a lot of meaning in his words, so she knew he had figured out a solution, so she hurriedly stepped forward and shook his arm lightly: "What do you want me to do?"

Shen Yue patted himself on the shoulder: "Oh, copying books this day made my arms sore." Daiyu kneaded him, and then his wrists hurt again, and his chest was so soft that he kept making noises until Daiyu had Patience is worn out: "I will go to ask my wife for my sin now, and I will go to the palace tomorrow to ask the empress for punishment."

"You torment me a lot on weekdays, but if you knead me a few times, you will be annoyed." Shen Yue pulled her back, afraid that she would walk around in his arms: "Listen to me, this matter really requires your attention." A trip to the palace."

However, within a few days, news came from the palace that the Empress Dowager felt that the autumn was bleak, and she was afraid that the Queen Mother would be lonely, so she wanted to hold a flower viewing banquet in the palace.The flowers were supplied by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Daiyu's flower house. It is said that besides chrysanthemums, there are also many flowers from other seasons, which is a rare event in late autumn.

The most important thing is that someone in the capital quietly rumored that the flower viewing banquet held by the empress was fake, and it was true for the seventh, eighth, and ninth princes who had not yet engaged in marriage.Didn't I see that this time Yizhi specifically pointed out, please ladies and daughters to participate?For a while, everyone was scrambling for the post for the palace banquet.

On the day of the palace banquet, Daiyu came to Kunning Palace early and thanked the Queen: "The working mother came up with such a good idea for Brother Ai."

Seeing that the golden steel stone in the middle of the five phoenixes and eight treasures on her head was shining, and the two diamonds beside her ears were equally shining, the queen made fun of her: "Even if you know that you have worked for me, how can you thank me?" It is better to say that he is thinking for Shen Yue than to create momentum for his son, how could he not do his best.

Hearing the queen asking how to thank her, Daiyu didn't even think about it: "No matter what the mother says, it's even more important for the daughter to do her best for her mother." Showing their sincerity, the two mothers often talk privately.

The queen listened to her a little bit: "You are just trapped in the inner house, what can you do for me? I know that Shen Yue asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to make your diamond, so let him do the same to honor me."

Daiyu was a little unwilling after hearing this: "Mother, why does this woman have to be trapped in the inner house? Well, I know that everyone has been here for so many years, but I sometimes think about it for nothing. This jewelry is easier. Wait until the New Year's Eve When the time comes, discipline the mother to put it on."

The queen looked at Daiyu helplessly: "Since you know it's all in vain, why bother? It's just in vain for your own distress." After saying that, she also felt a little sad: "You're not bad, I've been bored for many years. In the palace, you are not as unwilling. Forget it, let’s not talk about this, do you know that diamonds are not easy to find, and they are all brought back by maritime merchants, so they only come when there is a chance?"

"My mother solved this problem for him. Brother Ai wants to thank his mother. It just so happens that he also has a Zhuangzi in the south, so it is convenient for people to find sea merchants." Daiyu took it for granted.Seeing that she believed in Shen Yue to [-] points, the queen couldn't help being a little dazed. When will she be able to accompany the believer in the saint like this for once?

At this time, several princes and concubines also came to pay respects to the queen, because today the queen invites wives both inside and outside, and the side concubines of each prince's mansion are also of high rank, and it is rare that they can enter the palace.

Apart from smiling kindly to her own daughter-in-law, the empress just lightly offered a seat to watch tea with other princes and concubines, and then only looked at the emperor's eldest grandson talking to Daiyu.

Daiyu had already avoided the last table when the princes and concubines greeted the queen, but the eldest grandson of the emperor who was brought into the palace by the eldest prince and concubine took a serious look: "Auntie. Auntie is so beautiful today."

"No matter how sweet your mouth is, why didn't you go to school today?" Daiyu put on a straight face: "Proficiency in work is more than industriousness, and there will be banquets in the palace in the future, so the emperor's eldest grandson will play truant?"

The empress and the eldest concubine are used to seeing Daiyu staring at the emperor's eldest grandson's homework, but among the people who paid their respects, someone said: "Mrs. Isn't it too disrespectful for Madam to speak out so directly?"

This sound of accountability really stunned everyone in the entire Kunning Palace hall.You must know that although Daiyu does not have the title of princess, she is the concubine's daughter recognized by the empress in public, so she is the aunt of the emperor's eldest grandson, and the emperor's eldest grandson is still studying with Daiyu's father. It is justifiable to say.

Now someone said in front of the queen that Daiyu was disrespectful to the emperor's eldest grandson, and you made an aunt respectful to her nephew, is he out of his mind?Everyone was looking for the person who scolded Daiyu, and wanted to see who forgot to take medicine when he went out.

Among a group of people with puzzled faces, it was very easy to find a person with a natural expression. That person was standing beside the Second Prince's Concubine, obviously the Second Prince's side concubine.

Daiyu knew this person, it was that Gu Qingwan!

This discovery made Daiyu a little depressed. She really didn't know when she had offended this prostitute of the Gu family, why did she meet twice and target herself both times?

"Second concubine, don't you know Yu'er's identity?" The queen said coldly. She disdain to speak to a side concubine, but it doesn't mean that she can't reprimand the second concubine. This is also her nominal daughter-in-law, a mother-in-law. Isn't it right to reprimand me?

The second prince's concubine's complexion is also not good-looking, this side concubine Gu has been disrespectful to herself when she was in the mansion because of her natal family being valued by the second prince, and now she has made the queen have an opinion on her.Although my serious mother-in-law is Concubine Shu, Concubine Shu herself has to keep low in front of the queen, how can I bear the queen's anger?

"After returning to mother, the concubine knew that sister Yu'er was the concubine's daughter." The second concubine stood up with a pale face, and bowed to Daiyu: "Sister Yu'er, sister-in-law is too lenient to the people below, Sister Yu'er has been wronged, please forgive me."

The queen snorted softly, and said sternly to the second prince and concubine: "You are the prince and concubine, so you should show some grace. Things that are not on the stage should be brought to the front of the palace less to be an eyesore."

Gu Qingwan couldn't stand any longer, and knelt down by herself: "The empress looks so good."

The empress glanced at the first princess: "Yuan'er shouldn't have gone to school, and now his aunt is so tired that others blame her. Are you still waiting for me to talk to someone?"

The eldest concubine had already stood up when she was glanced at by the empress, and when she heard the empress' bad voice, she hated Gu Qingwan to the core of her heart, her aunt and nephew are usually willing to play with this flower gun to make you a side concubine What's up?

"This side concubine is really well-bred. She dares to make noise without purpose in Kunning Palace, and she still has the face to accuse others of being disrespectful?" The eldest concubine knows who Gu Qingwan is, but she still completely ignores her: " I don’t know if this side concubine treated her nephew with the same respect when she was in her natal family? Tell me, which family is your natal family, so we can learn a thing or two together and gain a lot of knowledge!”

The eldest concubine's obvious contempt made Gu Qingwan's face turn pale, her head lowered a bit, making it impossible to see the change in her expression, and she was still insisting on her own theory: "There is no rule, little Shen Although Madam is the adopted daughter of the empress, she has no blood relationship with the emperor's eldest grandson, she is said to be the aunt of the emperor's eldest grandson, and she is the empress's love for her, but she should not be spoiled because of this."

Such a pampered child, even if Daiyu is a good-tempered person, she will be annoyed by such repeated accusations, not to mention that she has always been pampered by her family when she grew up. You can let others make irresponsible remarks.

Seeing that Daiyu's always smiling face had sunk, she also stood up from her seat and faced Gu Qingwan who was kneeling: "The side concubine Gu said that I have no blood relationship with the eldest grandson of the emperor. Accusing the emperor's eldest grandson, why did he forget that the emperor's eldest grandson is still my father's student? I supervise his studies to share his father's worries, and it is also my duty."

The second prince and concubine had already said when Gu Qingwan parted: "Gu Shi, you are so bold, shut up now."

Gu Qingwan seemed to be unable to vomit: "The Queen's Empress Mingjian, the Prince's Concubine's Mingjian, there is a way that etiquette cannot be discarded, then Lin Ruhai is just a servant, it is his duty and honor to be the Pope's eldest grandson, and it cannot be the capital of pride for him and his family Mrs. Xiaoshen is also a married woman, let alone use Lin Ruhai's name to be a good fortune in front of the emperor's eldest grandson."

Daiyu was aghast, she was really talking nonsense, she just asked why the eldest grandson of the emperor didn't go to school, and Gu Qingwan said that she was good at being a good fortune: "Is the concubine Gu going to be a daughter of Wei Zheng?" That is to say, etiquette cannot be broken, the empress empress and the second concubine are both elders, and they have already pointed out that Concubine Gu's misbehavior, but Concubine Gu still keeps chattering and criticizing others, is this what you say about keeping etiquette?"

"As for your saying that my father is just a servant, it is his duty to be the eldest grandson of the Pope. It is because of my father's talents and the recognition of a saint that he got this honor. It is not because of my father's pretentiousness. The emperor's eldest grandson has to go to my natal family to study every day. It’s also a sage’s golden words, I asked the emperor’s grandson to ask for the sage’s will, how could I become a spoiled child and a majestic blessing?!”

Even though she knew that Concubine Gu was causing trouble for nothing, Daiyu still trembled slightly with anger, and she was not used to bickering with others, so it was her limit to be able to speak clearly in such a hurry.Seeing her, the eldest princess was really annoyed, so she hurriedly stepped forward to support her and sent her to the queen: "Such a fool, why should you be angry with her, and she would be proud of getting angry with yourself. Don't say that the empress and I both I know you are for Yuan'er's good, even your brother knows your love."

The queen took Daiyu, and found that her little hands were cold with anger, and shouted to the grand lady: "Let the second prince and concubine take Gu side concubine to Shu concubine to receive training, don't disturb our interest. Gu is very The imperial edict is not allowed to enter Kunning Palace again."

The second concubine didn't know whether she should be happy that the Gu family had offended the queen, or whether she should be worried that she would be criticized by the second prince because of the Gu family after returning to the mansion. Gu Qingwan on the ground shouted: "Why don't you come with me?"

Gu Qingwan didn't have any strength in her body right now, and she couldn't get up even after earning a few bucks.The second concubine impatiently said to her again: "Hurry up." Even if the concubine enters the Kunning Palace, she can't bring a maid with her. Gu Qingwan is just a side concubine, and she obviously offended the empress just now, who would be willing to go up? Give her a hand?

When she looked up, she was surrounded by contemptuous gazes, which made Gu Qingwan's heart shudder: Why didn't she hold back?Before entering the palace, she obviously thought very well, if the queen asked, how should she answer so that the queen would feel dignified and generous, sensible and respectful.If Concubine Shu asks questions, how can I make her feel that I am considerate and dedicated, and that my friendship with the second prince cannot be compared with that of the second prince and concubine.

But as soon as she heard that Lin Daiyu's voice, she felt disgusted, felt that she was hypocritical, felt that she was pretentious, and couldn't help but want her to shut up and make her look ugly.

Now the person who made a fool of himself became himself again, and the empress obviously hated him, so she went to Concubine Shu's place in a while, and all she was waiting for was accusations.Why do I hate Lin Daiyu so much?Gu Qingwan tried her best to support her body, and finally staggered and left the main hall with the second concubine, supported by the maid who came up, and walked towards Concubine Shu's Yuzao Palace step by step.

During the long palace road, Gu Qingwan walked silently. She sorted out her thoughts bit by bit. It was only after her sister-in-law got married and talked to herself about the people she dated before marriage that she became aware of Lin Daiyu. Bar?At that time, when my sister-in-law talked about Lin Daiyu, she often hesitated to speak, and only said that Lin Daiyu was too scheming, so she had to be careful if she was in contact with Lin Daiyu.

So I have long had a prejudice against Lin Daiyu. After all, in my heart, my sister-in-law has always been gentle and generous, and she has always seldom talked about people.How can someone who can make his sister-in-law feel too scheming?So there was my first accusation against Lin Daiyu, and this time I was directly kicked out of Kunning Palace by the Queen.

During the two contacts, Gu Qingwan didn't realize that Lin Daiyu was a man of one's own opinion, and had never seen her scheming, so where did the sister-in-law come to the conclusion that Lin Daiyu was too scheming?Gu Qingwan couldn't figure it out, and she didn't have time to figure it out.

Concubine Shu sent her back to the second prince's mansion directly, and even sent a message to the second prince to confine her for half a year!

But Daiyu, who was also the protagonist of the incident, was comforted by everyone, even the second concubine who hurried back to Kunning Palace under the order of Concubine Shu wanted to flatter her.

Having received so much attention, Daiyu was also a little embarrassed: "Don't worry, mother, but I don't care about small things for a long time. I'm afraid the Queen Mother is already waiting, let's go to the Palace of Compassion."

The empress had repeatedly confirmed that she was really fine, so she was relieved, and brought the daughters-in-law who were close or concubine, to the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility to invite the Empress Dowager to enjoy a feast.The eldest grandson of the emperor who caused this incident has been pulling Daiyu's sleeve to promise: "Don't worry, aunt, I will never play truant again, and I will ask you to punish me tomorrow." Gotta give her a good look.

The Empress Dowager always cared for her blessings, she didn't ask why the Empress and others were late, she just let Daiyu help her, and brought her daughter-in-law and grandson-in-law to the Chonghua Palace where the banquet was held.The wives inside and outside have already waited here, obeying the guidance of the eunuch, and paying homage to the queen mother, empress and all the princes and concubines.

The Empress Dowager, as always, gently ordered everyone to lie down and sit down, and said to the crowd: "The autumn is bleak, and everyone has nothing to enjoy at home. The Empress is considerate of mourning the family, and held this flower viewing banquet. I wish you can still enjoy yourself."

All of a sudden, the ladies and wives in the palace took their orders one after another, and the elegant music was played lightly, and the water, land, mountains and treasures were delivered to everyone.Everyone has the experience of participating in palace banquets, who would really only eat for one bite?However, move a few chopsticks to suit the occasion, and then talk a few words with the people next to you, so that the atmosphere will not be deserted.

"The dry wine is boring. It happens that girls from various families are also accompanying them into the palace today. I wonder which daughter will celebrate the queen mother's birthday?" Seeing that the conversation had come to an end, the queen promptly extended invitations to the ladies.

It is such an honor to serve the Empress Dowager on her birthday, and many girls are eager to try it.But in the correctional institution, no one wants to be such a young bird.The queen mother said to the queen with a smile: "Let's let our own girls start by throwing bricks and attracting jade. Yu'er, you don't even respect the old lady."

Concubine Shu and the second concubine's expressions changed. When the Empress Dowager mentioned her own girl, the first thing that came to mind was Daiyu, not the princesses who were actually related to her by blood. It was obvious that she did not know about Kunning Palace. It is not a matter, but it is only at this time that Daiyu opens his eyes.