The Red Chamber is not a dream

[No.20 episodes] Zhongxiang Examination Xue Die on the Guibang · Celebrating the birthday of Ningfu's family banquet

Seeing that the day of the township examination was approaching, Xue Die was a casual person, so she didn't take it seriously; Aunt Xue was quite anxious, and she didn't dare to say anything about Xue Die to her face. Yu called into the room and said: "Brother Lin, you are very knowledgeable, and you have been a scholar for many years. At least teach us Die'er. He likes to go out for fun. You are an older brother, help me restrain myself Is it okay to look at him?" Yuyu knows her brother's temperament best, so she smiled and said, "Don't worry, Auntie. Brother Die's knowledge is no worse than mine. I read his articles and they are all good. I want to come here. This time, I will succeed in one fell swoop." Aunt Xue was a little happy when she heard the words, and said to Buddha again: "I just hope he can be like what you said." After Yunyu went out, Aunt Xue thought for a while, and then Called Baochai to come in and said, "Your brother wants to learn from you these days. I think Brother Lin is a good person, and it would be good to be with him. I heard from Brother Lin that he will take the exam that day and it will be Miss Lin who will take his place for him." There is nothing wrong with taking care of it, and you should get close to Lin Yatou and ask him what he has prepared, so that you can prepare the same for your brother."

Baochai laughed and said, "You don't need to tell me, sister Lin has already written a list for me. Mom only cares about others. My brother and I are stupid, and we have to learn everything from them. Are we So inferior?" Aunt Xue sighed: "My son, you are excellent. It's just that the two children of the Lin family lost their mother at a young age, and their father is far away. They seem to be older, okay? It's a pity. I don't want to talk about Miss Lin, so many people who are old can praise her actions; their brother is even more like a character in a million, it's not like I said behind my back, Baoyu is as good as others! It's a good thing your aunt didn't have such a son, otherwise she would be praised to the heavens." Baochai laughed and said, "Perhaps Baoyu is still young, and when she gets older, she will know how to make progress." Aunt Xue shook her head and said, "As the saying goes, 'Three years old is old'. Besides, isn't he seven or eight years old? Even if your brother is naughty, he is still more sensible than him."

Just as I was talking, I heard the servant girl report: "Miss Lin is here." Daiyu came in with a smile, said hello to Aunt Xue and Baochai first, and said with a smile: "Thank you aunt and sister for thinking about it, and sending that A lot of bird's nests came. My brother said that the cleansing plum slices, snowflakes and foreign sugar are very good, and I have eaten a lot." Aunt Xue hurriedly said: "What rare things, since Brother Lin likes to eat, I will teach more people someday Send some." Daiyu didn't refuse, she thanked her with a smile, and said, "My brother and brother Xue went out today, and I thought it would be boring to stay at home, so I might as well come to my aunt, there must be something delicious. Aunt Xue and Baochai both laughed, and Baochai poked Daiyu's face and said with a smile, "So I came here to beg for food. If I don't eat, I don't want to come." As I was speaking, I saw The two women went into the courtyard with food boxes, and Xiangling ushered in, and said with a smile, "Master, I guess Miss Lin is coming today. She said that the weather is hot, so there is no need to prepare at home, so I ordered food in the restaurant. Master." Uncle Tong Lin is out, so he won’t come back to eat.” Tong Gui hurriedly stepped forward to help uncover the food boxes, and in one box was an anchovy shark’s fin, a wild duck with eight treasures, a bergamot golden roll, and a hydrangea dried scallop; In the other box was a basket of golden silk siu mai, four kinds of side dishes, and two kinds of snacks: imperial bean curd and emerald bean cake.Aunt Xue said: "It's time to have lunch at this time. Let's serve it in the flower hall. It's cooler. Have you talked to the old lady?" Daiyu said, "I already said that I came to Auntie." So he called Tongxi and said, "Go back to the old lady and say that Lin girl is eating with me, but I can't go." Tongxi responded and went, and they didn't mention the meal.

But on Baoyu's side, he was called by Jia Zheng to ask him for books in the morning, and he didn't come back until noon. When he saw that Daiyu was not there, he asked the girl to know that he had gone to Baochai's place.I was supposed to go to Lixiangyuan, but Jia Zheng published another article for him, and I wanted to show it to him in the evening, so I had to eat lunch indiscriminately, and sat in my room to meditate.

Why do you think Jia Zheng is suddenly a bit stricter than before?It was none other than Mrs. Wang who inadvertently told him that Xue Die was going to take the provincial examination, which touched his mind.Baoyu was only three years younger than Yanyu and Xuedie, but now Jinyu is a candidate and Xuedie is about to take the exam, but Baoyu still has no intention of making progress. , the answer was inconsequential, and he was so angry that he called a fool repeatedly. At least he endured and did not do anything, but he increased his usual homework several times, and only made Baoyu feel so incompetent.Although Jia Mu felt sorry for Baoyu, she couldn't refute Jia Zheng on this matter, so she had to let him go.

In a blink of an eye, it was already September, and it was time to publish the list.Aunt Xue was at home with Baochai, when someone outside reported that Xue Die had won No. Aunt Xue was so happy that she borrowed a garden from Mrs. Wang to hold a banquet. She invited people from the East and the West to eat wine, and specially arranged a banquet to invite the brothers and sisters of the Lin family.When Jia Zhengwen said that Xue Diezhong had been promoted, he also felt a little radiant in his face, but when he looked at Baoyu again, he couldn't help but became more angry, reprimanded him severely, and stared at him more closely.Mrs. Wang didn't realize that her son was not motivated, but she felt that Xue Diezhongju's matter was not mentioned at first glance, although she didn't say it in her mouth, she secretly complained in her heart.

It was Jia Jing's birthday that day, and everyone in the Rong Mansion went to celebrate his birthday.We met each other, gave up our seats, and chatted.Sister Feng was on good terms with Mrs. Qin, and she heard that he was unhappy a few days ago, so she was going to take the opportunity today to take a look. Seeing Mrs. Qin's absence, she knew in her heart that he must be very unable to support her, and she thought about leaving for a while. look at him.Mrs. Chaxing said: "I heard from Feng girl the day before yesterday that something is wrong with Brother Rong's daughter-in-law. What's the matter?" You Shi frowned and said, "I think I'm tired. Yesterday Feng Ziying recommended a girl he had learned from. Sir, the medical knowledge is very good, I came to ask about the pulse, it is better to rest in bed, and let him lie on the bed today."

Just as they were talking, people outside said that all the men of the Jia family had come, and Jia Zhen hurried out.Sister Feng said: "I said, if he is better today, if he is better, he will never struggle to get up. I'll go and see him." You Shi said, "No way, you are still healthy. What if he collides with someone?" Sister Feng said: "What are you afraid of! I'll go and see him." While talking, Jia Rong came in and invited Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, and Sister Feng. Ann, I went back to You's office, and when I was about to go out, Sister Feng said, "Brother Rong, stop. What is your daughter-in-law doing today?" Jia Rong said, "It's okay, but I'm tired. Look I'm not very energetic." Yixing said and went out.

Not long after, after eating here, You Shiyin invited everyone to sit in the garden.Sister Feng thought about Mrs. Qin, so she said, "I'll go back to the two wives. I'll see Brother Rong's daughter-in-law first, and then I'll go there." Mrs. Wang said, "Very well, we all have to go and see him. I'm afraid he will If you're too troublesome, let's ask him." You said, "My dear sister, my daughter-in-law listens to you. You go and talk to him, and I don't worry. Come over to the garden quickly." Baoyu also wanted to Followed Sister Feng to see Mrs. Qin, Mrs. Wang said: "Your child is from a family, and he is weak. He must not have offended your nephew and daughter-in-law." At present, Mrs. Wang and his mother have gone to Huifang Garden, and Sister Feng and Jia Rong have come to Qin's side.

The two entered the door and walked quietly to the door of the inner room. When Qin saw her, she was about to stand up. Sister Feng hurriedly said, "Don't get up, you seem to be dizzy suddenly." Holding Qin's hand, she said, "My grandma! Why haven't I seen you for a few days, and she's so skinny!" So she sat on the edge of Qin's bed.Jia Rong asked someone to pour tea, and Sister Feng said, "What kind of tea is pouring! Don't talk about it, I'm talking to your daughter-in-law."

Mrs. Qin took Sister Feng's hand and said with a forced smile, "It's all my fault. In such a family, the father-in-law and mother-in-law treat each other like their own girls. Although my aunt's nephew is young, he and I also treat each other with respect. Yes, let alone quarreling, I never even blushed. Even among the elders and peers of the family, except for my aunt, there is no one who does not love me, and there is no one who does not treat me well. This is so sick now Situation, I really lost all my desire to be strong. Before my in-laws were filial for a day, even if my aunt loved me so much, I would have a very filial heart, and now I can't. I just hope that this child can step Be down-to-earth, so that you can be filial on my behalf." Sister Feng became sad when she heard the words, because she said, "Where can I get this field? Besides, how old can a person be? Isn't this making yourself sick?" Jia Rong was also very hurt when she heard it, but she held back and said: "It doesn't need anything else, just eat some food and you won't be afraid. Auntie doesn't know, he He is too thoughtful, but if there is anything, he has to weigh dozens of times with confidence. A few days ago, Zhong'er instigated his second uncle to join forces with others, and taught him to know. Eat well." Sister Feng said: "What is it worth! Your body is important, your brothers and children are ignorant, and there are some mischievous ones, so why make yourself angry? It is right to have a good life. You deserve it. The disease is better, so someone recommended this good doctor the day before yesterday, and I am not afraid anymore." Qin said with a smile: "It doesn't matter if the gods are cured, the disease will not be cured. Auntie, I know that I am just suffering. Sister Feng said: "Just think about it this way. Where can you get better? You have to think about it." Just as I was talking here, You Shi had sent someone to invite you two or three times before Sister Feng asked Qin Shi Said: "You have a good life, I will come to see you again. I went to the garden." Qin said again: "Auntie, forgive me for not being able to follow. When I am free, I ask my aunt to come and see me often. Let's Sit down, girls, and talk a little more." Sister Feng felt her eyes turn red when she heard this, so she said, "I will come to see you often when I have free time."

So Sister Feng led the women and girls who came with her and the daughters-in-law of Bingning Mansion, and Jia Rong walked around the gate of the garden from the inside. Shi's mother went back and forth before, and still sat at the same table with Youshi, eating wine and listening to plays.After all the plays at that moment were sung, the banquet was just removed and the meal was served.After eating, everyone came out of the garden, sat down in the upper room, had tea, and called the reserve car to bid farewell to Youshi's mother.Youshi led all the concubines and his family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to send them out.The next day was still a day of trouble among the clansmen, so there is no need to elaborate.