Xiaoxiang Water Cloud in the Red Chamber

But Yinger's small call was like thunder, Baochai woke up in shock, seeing some madness on her slightly distorted face in the mirror, she was startled, tried her best to suppress the anger that was about to move, and took a deep breath. He breathed a sigh of relief, and when he looked back, he still had a kind and gentle face.She smiled slightly and asked, "What time is it?"

Ying'er looked at her girl anxiously, seeing her expression as usual, she almost thought that she had been dazzled just now, and hurriedly said: "It's already three quarters."

Baochai nodded, thought for a while, and gradually became firm in his expression, as if he had made up his mind, he stood up gently and said: "It's been a while, I'll go to the old lady to have a look, you go and talk to Xiang Ling go and tell her to tell mom that I won't be back for lunch, and then go to the old lady to find me."

Yinger agreed and went out.Baochai adjusted her mentality and walked out of Pear Fragrance Garden with graceful steps.Along the way, the cold wind was blowing, and the weather was chilly and deserted. She finally calmed down the restlessness in her heart and sorted out her thoughts.Just arrived at Jia Mu's courtyard when she heard a burst of hearty laughter from inside. Baochai recognized Shi Xiangyun's voice, and hurried a few steps into the house.The room is surrounded by pearls and emeralds, and the silk belt is full of fragrance. Mrs. Wang and Sister Sanchun Baoyu Feng are there, while Xiangyun is dressed in red and laughing in Jiamu's arms. Jiamu's face is smiling like a chrysanthemum. Yun pointed at Sister Feng with a finger and said with a smile: "It's true that Feng girl is getting more and more talkative, your mother-in-law doesn't dare to tease me like that, and you're flirting with me."

Baochai smiled slightly and came forward to greet Mrs. Jia Muwang, and then said hello to all the sisters.Jia Mu said with a smile: "But I haven't seen Bao girl for two days, maybe something is wrong at home."

Baochai smiled and said: "It's nothing, just after the Chinese New Year these two days, the family is also in a hurry. I saw that my mother was too tired, so I helped with some chores."

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "Good boy, I'm really sorry for you. You are sensible and filial at such a young age. It's really pitiful."

Jia Mu said: "Exactly. Sigh, which of the girls in our family is smarter and capable than Shangbao girl, who manages the house in an orderly manner at a young age, and has such a good character. It is really a blessing for my aunt to have her." Woolen cloth."

Baochai smiled faintly, although she knew in her heart that the two were praising her, but it was very unpleasant, why didn't she want to be a rich lady like Sanchun, drinking wine and playing chess, watching flowers and moons on weekdays, after all, she couldn't imagine it.Being forced to plan for a living, even if you are praised ten thousand times, how can it be worth the pain in your heart.

Xiangyun pulled Jia Mu's body and said in disbelief: "Why did the ancestor forget Yun'er, Yun'er also helps aunt and uncle with some things at home, I do most of the female red needles and threads in our house. "

Jia's mother was displeased. Xiangyun's words clearly said that the historians are now in decline, and they can't even afford the cost of needlework. After all, it's his mother's home there. It would be disgraceful to say so, so he said with a smile: "This is also the case. According to the customs of our historians, as long as it is a girl's family, it is necessary to make these female celebrities from an early age, so as to educate the girls to abide by the boudoir duty and learn the principles of a thrifty family. Our family has come here like this, so you don't have to show off."

Sister Feng then said: "After all, the old lady's house has a lot of rules. No wonder the old lady has been arranging the house horizontally and vertically for so many years. She has been trained since she was a child. Alas, how can we juniors learn from it? It would be great if I could go back to the furnace and learn from the age of seven or eight.”

Everyone laughed, Tanchun said: "Second sister-in-law is really funny, what is horizontal is horizontal and vertical is vertical, the old lady just praised that elder sister Bao's housekeeping is 'well-organized', you can move it over and use it better than what you said."

Sister Feng wiped her eyes and said, "Look, this is the suffering of illiteracy. Someone will make a joke so soon."

Jia Mu said, "You owe it to others. You are trying to make fun of me today."

This is when a servant girl came in and said, "The old lady has lunch." Since Mrs. Wang is eating fast today, she went to eat by herself.At the end of the meal, I narrated a few gossips and everyone dispersed.

Baochai went back with Mrs. Wang.Mrs. Wang went into the room and sat down and said, "What is Chai'er up to lately? Why am I in a daze to hear that something has changed about your draft?" Baochai laughed and said, "It's not a big deal, it's only possible when the name is announced. Some details were left unexplained, so something went wrong."

Mrs. Wang's eyes flashed brightly, and she said kindly: "But can it be remedied?"

Baochai sighed: "It's not a big problem at first, but because we haven't paid attention to it, the list is almost finished now, and it's a bit troublesome to add it in." Layer of light worry.

Mrs. Wang sighed and said: "It happened, but you are too careless. Although I don't understand these things very well, I also know that once the list is finalized, it is very difficult to change it. Alas, your uncle is working now. He is the most rigid, otherwise it may be useful to let him talk about it, but it is difficult to do so now."

Baochai's heart was like a basin of ice water pouring down, she half-confessed what she said just now, in order to find out Madam Wang's tone, now it seems that it is very difficult to get Madam Wang to help.However, she didn't expect much, so she managed to hold on, and said with a slight smile: "It's a matter of doing everything according to the fate, but we don't care about it. Anyway, the family business is enough to make a living, and there is no need to separate the flesh and blood. I was a little reluctant, but my mother always said that this was my father's last wish, and I can't say anything as a girl, so I have to follow."

Mrs. Wang saw that Baochai's dignified face was at ease, without the slightest sign of depression. She liked it in her heart, took Baochai's hand and smiled and said, "Really, Chai'er is a respectful lady, and it's rare to be so flattered or humiliated. I don't know." What kind of person can get you to go."

Baochai blushed, and sighed softly: "Although Chai'er doesn't care, I feel uneasy when I think of my mother saying that this is my father's last wish. After all, I am too unfilial to fulfill my father's wish."

Mrs. Wang sighed: "Silly boy, don't be sad. After all, you have worked hard, and it is not unfilial. My brother-in-law will not blame you. If you are always so restless, you will not burn your body. Your body will break down. It would be really unfilial for the skin-shou's parents to burn out their health."

Baochai's eyes were slightly red, and Madam Fu Daowang softly called "Auntie" in her arms.Mrs. Wang saw that her face was pink, but her dignified appearance had not changed at all, and she felt that Baochai was stable and open-minded. She rubbed her shoulder and said with a smile: "You girl is too sensible to think so much. This is why you By the way, it's not like you don't have no chance at all. If someone in the royal family can say a word, it will be very easy. I remember that girl Lin is not the human King of Beijing. It would be great if she came forward Isn't your sister very close, she will definitely plan for you. "

Mrs. Wang's unintentional words immediately brought back Baochai's unbearable memories of Lin's residence in the morning, and she secretly hated her, but she had a wry smile as light as light smoke on her face, and she sighed softly, "How dare we dislike Miss Lin. Today, my mother thought of how pitiful Miss Lin was at home, so she took me to visit her. During the conversation, she accidentally mentioned this matter, but Miss Lin not only pushed back and forth, but also laughed at us. Thinking of my own life. Even her girl gave us a good meal. Alas, it is really rare that she is so smart at such a young age. It is not annoying to my mother and me. After all, it is my fate, I can't complain about other people's jokes."

Mrs. Wang's expression turned cold, her eyes shone with a cold light, she sneered and said: "Is that girl like this? I'm sure you are right, that girl has a seductive goblin face, the most ruthless and ungrateful, you are kind I went to see her and didn't know how to praise her, but the old lady took her as a treasure, and picked her up every now and then when she thought of it. Don't be so stupid, just think of her as young and ignorant, but it's okay to be calculated I know."

Baochai was startled by Mrs. Wang's hatred, her heart skipped a few beats, and she forced a smile and said, "After all, we are far away from her. Even though we usually care about her, it might be wrong for her. Auntie knows very well that we don't hold this The idea is fanciful. Tomorrow, I will tell my mother that since the things to be selected are not fulfilled, pack up and go back to Jinling, where a family's affairs and properties are piled up in vain and no one manages it, and it is not a long-term solution."

Mrs. Wang said urgently: "How can that be done? You came here so hard, and left after living for less than a year. How can my aunt be willing to do it? Your mother and I are both in their twilight years, and the two families are so far away. Don’t know when we’ll see you again. It’s better to stay for a few more years. It shouldn’t be a big problem for your Jinling property to be managed by those old people. Besides, you have a lot of property in Beijing, so it’s better to gradually transfer all your property to the capital. Just take root in the capital, and our two families can move around from time to time, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds."

Baochai smiled lightly and said, "Auntie is right, and Chai'er is also reluctant to part with Auntie. I'll ask my mother and brother when I get back. It's not easy for me as a girl to ask these questions."

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "There is nothing wrong with the family. Just tell your mother what I said, and I will go to your place to persuade her tomorrow when I am free. She is just stubborn and insists on staying with her brother-in-law." In fact, my brother-in-law wouldn't blame her if he didn't live in Jinling's ancestral home if he expanded the family business."

Baochai smiled softly, with affectionate eyes, and bowed her head in silence.