Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

The literary culture flourished in Jiangnan.

Ever since the imperial examination system was introduced, most of those who could cross the bridge were from the south of the Yangtze River.

The court had no choice but to divide the list into the north and south.

As a result, the fighting among scholars in Jiangnan was bloody and blood was shed on every sword.

As a result, countless scholars in Jiangnan racked their brains to find ways to go north. Even if they wanted to go to Shandong to take the exam, they were unwilling to stay in Jiangnan.

But Wang Li and Xue Pan did the opposite and decided to return to Nanjing to "take the exam".

Such lies are only meant to fool the women in the inner chambers.

But Wang Xifeng was not worried.

If they go back to Nanjing to cause trouble, they have to be careful about being severely "disciplined" by their old father.

What's more, although Wang Ziteng has a black heart, he has a keen political sense.

It is easy for factional struggles to occur when two dynasties change, not to mention that this time the old emperor was still alive and the young emperor was strong.

If there aren't some big fights, it would be unworthy of the salaries these people in the court receive.

All these things made people feel more at ease if Wang Li and Xue Pan were sent back to Jinling.

After hearing what Wang Xifeng said, Xue Wangshi went home and expressed her agreement: "Liang Di said that if you want to make progress, I shouldn't stop you.

"In that case, don't delay any longer, pack up and set off."

He wrote a reply to Wang Zifu carefully, and asked his son to take it back personally. He also told Xue Pan that Wang Li had given him many instructions:

"Let Wang family handle their own affairs. You, a Xue family, are responsible for the rise and fall of the Xue family. You must not get involved!

"Your mother's last name is Wang, so there is no way to hide. Your sister is in the inner house and has tried her best to hide, but in the end there is nowhere to run.

“You’re different.

"——If you can really pass the exam and become a scholar, you can curry favor with a proper juren in the future, or ask someone to donate money to help you get an official position. When the time comes, the sky will be high and the birds will fly freely. You can avoid them and go out on your own!

"So be careful on this trip back to Jinling."

Xue Pan was completely confused: "When we first came here, mother only allowed me to be close to cousin Li. But now that I'm so close to him, mother asked me to be on guard against him. How can I be on guard? He doesn't even knock when he enters my room now!"

"I'll teach you. When you return to Jinling, tell them you're going to see your uncle, and then hide in the Xue family.

"If he knows what's good for him, he can go to his stepmother and elder brother himself, and that'll be all.

"If he wants to get his hands on our Xue family by clinging to you, you can just say that I asked you to go meet your uncle and then live in your uncle's house!

"His brother is still alive. He doesn't have the face to live in the big house with you."

Mrs. Xue Wang taught her son carefully.

Xue Pan looked at her suspiciously: "Mother, you have never been such a scheming person. Was this the idea of ​​that cunning Feng Jieer?"

Xue Wang slapped him on the head and said, "You were the one who called me Sister Feng?

"What's wrong with her being cunning? With the methods used by your second uncle and grandmother, she wouldn't be able to enter the Eastern Palace alive if she wasn't cunning!

"Now that she is powerful, she is second only to the emperor in the Eastern Palace. Not to mention your second uncle, even your aunt Jia's family will have to stay away from her!

"Among my relatives, I loved her the most since she was a child, so naturally she trusts me the most now.

"My silly son, if she is lucky enough in the future, it will be a blessing for you and your sister!

"——Don't be silly and listen to what others say about how affectionate she is. She will support you in the future for your mother's sake, and that's what's really in your hands!"

Xue Pan curled his lips, but he also knew that his mother was doing it for his own good, so he didn't talk back, agreed honestly, and packed his bags and left.

When Wang Ziteng came back in the evening, Mrs. Xue was not good at lying, so she made up a few excuses and insisted that Wang Xifeng had only asked her to come into the palace to chat.

Wang Ziteng always knew that his sister would not lie, so in the end he believed it.

Then he frowned and said, "Is she trying to trick you into asking about the news of our families?"

Mrs. Xue Wang was at a loss: "What news?"

"..." Wang Ziteng was speechless. After thinking for a while, he asked her in surprise, "You don't know yet? Mrs. Min from the Jia family has divorced Lin Ruhai!"

Mrs. Xue Wang said, "I know this. My sister came to me yesterday and cried, saying that Madam Min was deliberately trying to harm Yuanchun, and she wanted me to investigate.

"When I entered the palace today, Feng didn't mention Yuanchun at all.

"I was afraid of upsetting her, so I didn't dare mention it."

Wang Ziteng frowned: "Is the divorce for the sake of harming her daughter? What is going on? My eldest sister is getting more and more confused.

“You were right not to mention Yuanchun.

"That's already a useless move. Only the Jia family still has delusions and is making trouble. Our Wang family will not follow suit."

Xue Wang was relieved, but after thinking about it, she consoled herself:

"A new person will be admitted to the East Palace soon, and Feng girl is busy. She did not mention Yuanchun, but it proved that Yuanchun girl had no accidents and was living well.

“This is already good news.”

Wang Ziteng also agreed.

The brother and sister discussed again the matter of Wang Li and Xue Pan returning to Nanjing, and decided to set off three days later, but did not mention it again.

Jia Mansion.

When Lady Jia fell seriously ill, Jia Min took care of her wholeheartedly.

After being scolded, Mrs. Xing refused to really put in any effort and just came every day to make some fancy moves and then left.

Jia Wangshi didn't dare to meet Jia Min again, so she asked her to take care of the housework and rarely went over.

On the other hand, Jia Lian's wife, Xie, went to pay her respects three times a day, asking about Jia Min's health and well-being, and even comforted Jia Min with soft words behind her back: "A day of marriage is a hundred days of grace, not to mention the fact that there is also Yujie.

“It’s windy and rainy right now, and everyone is angry, so let’s just leave it like this for now.

"After a while, if my sister misses her mother and my aunt gives in again, I think Lord Lin will still remember the old times."

Jia Min shed tears and pulled her to thank her: "You are the only one in the family who advises me like this. Thank you."

Xie was flattered, and showed concern on her face: "You are the aunt, and I am the nephew's wife. It is not my turn to interfere in the affairs of the elders.

"I've seen my aunt become increasingly thinner these days, yet she still serves the old lady wholeheartedly.

"It turns out that we, the daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law, should take care of the sick. I have so many houseworks to do that I am unable to take care of them. Auntie actually took over our errands, so I naturally have to thank her very much."

Jia Min wiped her tears and said, "Forget it, what's the point of doing hardship? She's my own mother, how can I push her onto you if I don't love her?

"Stop talking like that. I'll just take it as atonement."

Xie continued to comfort him in a low voice for a long time, and the two of them gradually got along well and became good friends.

When Jia Wangshi heard about this, she was so angry that she wanted to call Xieshi to question her, but Jia Zheng stopped her and shouted, "Isn't this a good thing?

“Don’t the whole family care about Min Er?

"If the old lady finds out, will you suffer the consequences?

"Lian'er's wife is a smart person. She must know what the elders are thinking. Maybe she is secretly persuading Min'er to reconcile with Lin Ruhai.

"If you can't do it, then stop stopping others!"