Red Chamber Fellows: You Are Not Guilty

After dinner that day, Jia Amnesty sent Sister Yingchun and Sister Qiao back to their rooms for the first time, leaving only Mrs. Xing to talk to Jia Lian.The two of them knew that this was a serious matter to discuss, so they both cleaned up their faces and waited for him to speak.

Jia She took a rare step to organize his words before speaking: "Lian'er, it stands to reason that this is your important matter, and father should be by your side to accompany you. But don't worry, father will still be by your side even if he quits his job."

What, you just quit your job, Mrs. Xing and Jia Lian looked perplexed, and Mrs. Xing even asked: "My lord, did the second master's matter implicate you?" See if I don't fight them desperately.Jia Lian also had righteous indignation on his face, and wanted to ask his father for an explanation.

It was only then that Jia Amnesty realized that it was better not to organize the language than to organize the language, because he didn't tell others the cause and effect at all.She rubbed her face in embarrassment: "It's not their business, it's Lian'er's marriage. Today when I went to pay my respects to my father and mother, my mother said that Beijing and China are not peaceful now, and she was afraid that if something happened in the palace, it would drag Lian'er down." But I don’t know when the inspection will come back. If I leave just after the appointment, won’t I not be able to attend Lian’er’s wedding? Lian’er, you must know that your father is looking forward to your well-being. I didn't mean to ignore you."

Mrs. Xing and Jia Lian both breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that this was the matter.In fact, this kind of thing is very common in official families, that is, the wedding in the coming spring may have to be presided over by the eldest son of the Li family, and it is uncertain whether her parents-in-law can be present.It's just that Jia Amnesty came from modern times, and there is still the concept that a father must attend his son's wedding.

Hearing Jia Amnesty's confession, Jia Lian was very grateful: "Father has the king's order, and he didn't intend to avoid it. If the son can't understand this, what kind of person will he be?"

Jia Amnesty still felt guilty: "I was going to clean up the East Courtyard for you, but the yard hasn't been cleaned up for many years. I'm afraid it won't be right for you to live in. But if the wedding date is tight, it can only be done when you Married in the place where I live now. Alas, my son, the good eldest son, got married twice in that small courtyard. It is my father who is useless and sorry for you. "

Jia Lian burst into tears: "Father. Father knows that his son is a good son, and he will never be wronged by this. Even with the newcomer, his son will talk to her well, so that she will not feel resentful."

Mrs. Xing also said: "Accordingly, the dowry is almost ready, let Lian'er live in the study for a few days, and hurry up to tidy up the small yard. But it is indeed a wronged child."

The last time Jia Lian got married was in that small courtyard, and he thought it would be a huge advantage to get married in the mansion instead of in the remote East Courtyard. The heirs in the palace should get married in the main courtyard.At this time, listening to Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Xing complaining about her grievances, she realized how wrong she was wrong back then.

Jia Lian couldn't sit still on the chair. He knelt down and kowtow respectfully to Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Xing: "These years my son has been confused, without the slightest filial respect from his father and mother, but let the two elders worry about me. Neither does my son. If you dare to say that you have changed since then, parents will only look at the future of their son."

Mrs. Xing stretched out her hand to help him up, but she couldn't move, so she had to persuade: "It was us parents who made you wronged, I thought this time I could make up for it, but who would have caught up with such a thing It's good that you don't feel wronged, get up quickly."

It was difficult to pull Jia Lian up, and the three of them discussed that Jia Amnesty would take Jia Lian to Sun's house to explain the situation tomorrow, and set a date for their personal welcome.After going through the dowry list again, I found that Mrs. Xing not only did not withhold, but also added a Zhuangzi that Jia Amnesty gave her before.Jia She persuaded her: "Lian'er is not short of this, I give it to you to give you more confidence, why give it to him."

Mrs. Xing said: "Now I can't use up my monthly money for a month. There is really no room for money. The remaining one will be given to Yingchun and the other to sister Qiao. Master, don't blame me for not loving Yu'er. It is true that these three That's the one who called my mother's grandmother."

Not to mention that Jia Lian was very moved, even Jia She didn't want her to be so generous: "I'll just tell you when I give it to you, it's something for your brother to let their family settle down when they come."

Mrs. Xing was a little embarrassed and said: "Master. My brother came to Beijing a few years ago. I think the master is too busy to eat every day, so I didn't tell the master. I just gave them a shop and let them live by themselves."

Jia Amnesty knew that Mrs. Xing might think that her brother was not good enough to show his face in front of her, or that she skipped work every day to catch fish, so she would be so busy everywhere.

Jia Lian was really clever: "Mother's words are wrong. Uncle's coming to Beijing is a big deal, and there is no reason for relatives not to take care of it. I don't know where my uncle's family lives. I will invite him tomorrow."

Seeing that Jia Amnesty was not only not annoyed, but also very appreciative of Jia Lian's appearance, Madam Xing's heart finally fell to the ground: "Tomorrow is busy with Lian'er's business. They are in Beijing, so we can't see each other. Let's talk about it when we are done. "

But Jia Amnesty shook his head: "You are wrong. You said that you are in the capital, and you also know that there are many nobles and things are not many. They are just white bodies now, and some people come to bully them. If the government doesn't stand up, people still have to be white." It’s not the original intention of us to send people to Beijing. Tomorrow, I have something to do during the day, and I will invite people to dinner at home in the evening, so I can apologize. Besides, didn’t you say that there is a girl in their family, who happened to be brought in to be with Yingchun sisters? Not to mention that the mother in the palace personally taught, and someone gave a few pointers, it will be a decent kiss in the future."

Jia Lian then arranged for someone to go to Sun's house tomorrow, and asked people to get up early tomorrow to invite people to Uncle Xing's house.The servant heard that the second master Lian called Uncle Xing smoothly, so he naturally knew that he couldn't look down on him just because he was the stepwife's natal family, and agreed to be extra happy.

In the house, Jia Amnesty was still complaining about Mrs. Xing: "You are too out of touch. Your brother is a serious uncle in this house. Back then, the family of the second eldest aunt and sister lived there. What can they do? Besides Your family was originally from an official family anyway, stronger than that merchant."

At this moment, Madam Xing only felt that the clouds were in the fog and the ground could not be reached. Even though Jia She said that she responded, she made Jia She laugh: "But you must tell your brother that even if he doesn't do anything, I won't do anything." You can afford him. Even your niece has a lot of money for a dowry. But he must not have anything to do with Dongfu, if I find out, he will have to try my tricks. "

Mrs. Xing also knows that the master doesn't want to see the East Mansion now, except for worshiping the ancestors, he can stay as far away as possible at other times, and only walks between Yingchun and Xichun and their sisters.At that time, I remembered Jia She's words firmly, and I was going to beat my brother when I saw him tomorrow.

As soon as Jia Amnesty and Jia Lian left the next day, someone reported: "Uncle, uncle, wife and miss have arrived."

Mrs. Xing please please.As soon as Xing Dequan entered the door, he felt that the fragrance seemed to be there, the furnishings were exquisite, and the decorations were exquisite in their own way. He just thought it was good but didn't know where to start, so he couldn't help saying to his sister: "My sister is now in Fuwo. .”

Mrs. Xing listened to his words and knew what he meant by saying that she didn't take care of her. She secretly resented her brother for being inconsiderate. She didn't know how difficult her life was in the past 20 years, and now there are only a few days of good life.But when we first met, it wasn't the time to talk about these things, just say: "When you meet my girl later, go to the front and wait for your brother-in-law first, let me have a good talk with your wife."

When he heard that he was going to see Jia Amnesty, Xing Dequan was a little apprehensive: "I just want to see my sister. Brother-in-law is such a big official, so busy with things, don't specially call me, who is not on the stage."

Mrs. Xing said: "From now on, don't mention the words that are not on the stage. You don't have to annoy your brother-in-law. He also said yesterday that you are serious relatives in this mansion, and you should take care of them. As long as you don't cause trouble, Even Xiuyan's dowry is not difficult."

Xing Dequan's daughter-in-law couldn't hear this, and was so happy that she just chanted Buddha's name, even Xing Dequan was not completely unpopular, if it wasn't for the sake of the girl, he would not be short of food and drink in Jinling, why would he travel thousands of miles to Beijing.Hearing his sister say that she will prepare a dowry for her daughter in the future, she has already thrown out the resentment that his sister didn't allow him to enter the mansion when she first came to Beijing: "It's her good fortune to have a sister who loves this girl. Xiuyan, And thank you aunt for worrying about you."

Mrs. Xing held Xing Xiuyan and refused to let her down, and said to Xing Dequan: "Your brother-in-law also has something to tell you. He said that you can do nothing even if you don't do anything. He will naturally support you. But our Dongfu, you are It must not be messed with."

Originally, as soon as Xing Dequan came to Beijing this time, he couldn't get close to Ningrong Street, and he didn't even know Jia Zhen, let alone eat wine and gamble together.So he swore that he would never get to know anyone in Dongfu.

When Xing Dequan swears to the point of foaming at the mouth, Mrs. Xing said to his daughter-in-law Li in doubt: "Brother-in-law and daughter-in-law, I will leave this matter to you. If he does any more stupid things, you will Come and tell me. But if you help him hide it from me, then you will not come to the mansion, and the shop will be returned to me, and the child will not be seen."

Seeing that the elder aunt spoke solemnly, knowing that she was being harsh this time, and that her daughter's future was hanging in front of her, she naturally agreed.After being a villain, Mrs. Xing sent someone to invite the girls, and began to arrange for the two of them: "Yesterday, your brother-in-law said that Xiuyan has grown up, and it's inappropriate to show up with you all the time. Let me take it to the mansion." Besides, my daughter and niece have mothers from the palace around them, even if they can’t invite Xiuyan to come out from the palace, it’s the girl’s good fortune to ask them to say a few words, and it’s also good luck for them to marry each other in the future. Decent."

The Xing Dequan and his wife came here to join Mrs. Xing. I didn't expect this eldest sister to be very different from the previous son. She gave the shop a place to settle down as soon as they met, and even sent a car and horse to the mansion to be a guest in the mansion. She was treated like a serious relative. .Even though these two were a bit dull, they were good-faced people. Since then, they put down their old grievances and restrained themselves according to Madam Xing's words.