Yucuo of the Red Chamber

Mrs. Wang thought for a while and asked, "How would outsiders know that there is this painting?"

Xi Ren said: "The old lady took it out in front of so many people that day, and said that she would give it to Miss Shi, how many people heard and saw it. Besides, there are so many people in the house for such a good painting, maybe There are quick-talking ones who go out to boast or slip up, and the speaker has no intention of listening to it, and it may spread, which is not guaranteed.”

This sounded a little interesting, Mrs. Wang said: "Although this is the case, there is something wrong with it. Let's talk about it later. You go back first, and don't let it out, otherwise the old lady will definitely not want to go around you. This time I just I'm afraid I can't keep you."

As soon as Xiren sees good news, he accepts it, hurriedly withdraws, and waits for the good news when he goes back.

Looking at Xiren's back here, Mrs. Wang can't sleep and her head hurts.If that painting really has that effect, it really should be used to try it.Or just such a good painting should be given to her. If it is kept with the old lady and given to someone else in the future, wouldn't it be a loss?And if she has hundreds of sons and grandchildren, they are also the great-grandson of the old lady, usually for her own good.

After thinking over and over in this way, I finally came up with something to say. At night, I quietly called out the mandarin ducks, and talked about it in a coaxing and frightening way.He also said that this matter was not pleasant to listen to, Princess Nan'an also asked someone to quietly pass on a message, telling Yuanyang not to tell the old lady, lest she find out and feel discouraged.Let the mandarin duck decide to do it again.

Yuanyang patiently laughed and listened to it, but didn't comment, so she hurried back.I don't know if Mrs. Wang can wait for good news?

When I went back to the house, I sat there and thought for a long time. It was true that she put the things away. Only she knew where many of Jia Mu’s things were. Do you have the right to be the master?Although Jiamu may not be able to remember it for a while, since she hasn't touched it for decades, she still remembers it; in the future, if something goes wrong, or Jiamu thinks that she wants to send someone else, she will definitely remember it. It must have been done by mandarin ducks.Is it necessary for her to take this risk and ruin her years of innocence?

After weighing up and down, Yuanyang has no idea.What she knows best is that Jia's mother is seriously ill now, especially when she saw Mrs. Wang being so stupid that day, her heart was so cold.If she chose to tell her about this at this time, she would probably be even more sad. If she fainted because of this, wouldn't she be a sinner?In any case, Mother Jia is her biggest tree, and she doesn't want to do anything to Mother Jia.

As for the current situation in Jia's mansion, Yuanyang is not very clear about it, and she doesn't care about what Mrs. Wang said.But there are a few things that she can see clearly in her heart. The first thing is that Jia Mu has been ill for so long and few people have come to visit her. Also too unfeeling.There is one more thing, why does the government act like a big family now?Of course, she is also aware of all the gossip outside, none of which is beneficial to the Jia family.If there is such a thing, as long as this is taken out, someone can save Jia's mansion, and she dare not be negligent and delay the mansion.

In this way, only when the mother-in-law came to ask for instructions and said that Jia's mother was going to pack up and rest, did Yuanyang calm down and come up quickly.Although there are many maids and women who persuade Jiamu to serve Jiamu, they have to tell Yuanyang to make decisions in almost everything, and even Amber refuses to make decisions privately, lest it doesn't suit Jiamu's wishes, and she will be unhappy when she finds out in the future.And this kind of personal important matters such as serving Jia Mu to get up and down, etc., it is even more necessary for Yuanyang to watch in person.

Looking at Jia Mu's appearance, Yuanyang's heart softened, and she understood that probably Jia Mu would not care about this kind of thing anymore, why don't you tell her, let her nod her head, and then take it out generously, it's none of her business Son, it's nothing to do with Jia Mu, so let Mrs. Wang make trouble.Now that people are like this, what do you need those things for?

After listening to Yuanyang's words, Jia Mu nodded and said slowly: "You are very right. The house is full of children and grandchildren, am I not full of children and grandchildren? After all, now there are only two sons, three grandsons, a great-grandson, and a great-grandson Do you have many daughters? I’m afraid it’s not even as good as a big family in the country. And there’s a grandson who’s stupid, what’s a good sign? Don’t care if she asked for it on an excuse or Princess Nan’an asked for it around the bush. Give it to her. Or else She doesn't give up, and will definitely try to make things difficult for you.

I won't live long, and sometimes I may not be sober, they will definitely haunt you.If there is anything to do in the future, you can make up your own mind, and I agree.If one day I can't get up, you can go to Miss Lin.Although your family has been slaves for several generations, you don't have to worry, just take some from me in a while, call the second wife and Feng girl tomorrow, and you say you want to redeem your family, I promise about you.In the future, no one will be able to embarrass you. "

Unexpectedly, Mother Jia would plan for her at this moment, Yuanyang hurriedly knelt down and cried, "Thank you for your kindness, old lady, but I will serve old lady for the rest of my life, even if things like old lady's, I dare not take them casually."

Mother Jia signaled her to get up, and sighed: "Let's go, master and servant, you are similar to my granddaughter. I also don't want you to go. The matter of tomorrow is just to prepare you for the future. You are still young, wait for me to go After that, you still have to live your own life. I also know that the previous things are probably not over yet. The Elder Master holds a grudge, so he may not be able to let you go easily. I also know what you do for others, and you will never do it for your own Self-interest draws my attention. I will give you another 1000 taels of silver, and you keep it quietly as a plan for the future. You are also welcome. I do this as a reward for serving me with all your heart and responsibility for so many years, and it is also a good deed for myself. It's already like this now, and you and I know that if you don't want to leave, you can work harder and leave after I die. If you want to, I will follow Yu'er in the future. I'm afraid she still has some future blessings and can protect her you."

Yuanyang wept softly: "Don't say such discouraging words, the old lady, the dead wood can be in spring, and the old lady will be fine."

Jia Mu sighed: "Everyone is mortal, so you don't need to persuade me. I've already lived enough, just looking at my children and grandchildren... Really..."

Yuanyang persuaded: "The children and grandchildren have their own blessings, the old lady should relax. I will serve Miss Lin for the rest of my life in the future, and the second master Bao will be served by Zijuan, so don't worry. The third master Huan and Brother Lan are still young , it doesn’t matter. If the old lady is willing, I will ask my old lady to serve Miss Lin as well."

Jia Mu said: "It depends on what you and Yu'er want. But since you have redeemed your body, I can't force it. And you watch Yu'er grow up, but your old lady may not. And you will always want to Getting married and living a life is different from your mother. You know these reasons, so you can decide for yourself." After finishing speaking, he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Early the next morning, Yuanyang took the painting and realized that Mother Jia wanted her to take the opportunity to let Mrs. Wang do this, and she was not in a hurry to give it to her.Presently, he roughly talked about the matter, took her to Jia Mu's room, and sent out all the irrelevant maids and women. Only then did Yuanyang take out his own body, and scraped together 800 taels of silver for Qian'er, all from The usual monthly money is also saved from the rewards of everyone in various places, and there are also a few head jewelry.Yuanyang only said that the population in the mansion is also large now, and the lack of a family will reduce expenses. If the mansion needs to employ people in the future, they will still serve and serve filial piety.This is a truth, and Jia's mother agreed immediately.

Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng felt a little strange, but they had nothing to say. Everyone signed a written statement in person, and Jia Mu also got up and pressed her fingerprints. From then on, the Jin family was freed from slavery.Jincai, the mandarin duck's father, and her old mother were looking at the house in Nanjing, so they wrote a letter immediately, asking them to go on their own after handing over.Yuanyang's older brother, Jin Wenxiang, is the old lady's comprador, and his sister-in-law is the head of the laundry.Mother Jia told her not to move yet, and she continued to do things to receive monthly money, and she would only go after a hundred years.

After setting up the paperwork and finishing the arrangements for the Jin family, Mother Jia asked Yuanyang to take out the painting and formally handed it over to Mrs. Wang, saying, "Since someone is willing to help our house, it's a good thing. Let's leave for tea." Liang, these family friends don't dare to be careless, and they will walk more frequently in the future, and don't be reluctant to give what should be given. After a few years of luck, these will not worry about returning, and there may be better ones."

Mrs. Wang couldn't help being overjoyed when she saw Hua Hua, and she agreed without thinking too much, thinking that there will be better ones in a few years, and it will definitely be better.If Jia's mother dies, she doesn't know how many good things she has in her body, and it will all belong to her by then.Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang saluted happily and left.

Mother Jia is also tired. Let Sister Feng go and Yuanyang go too. She wants to have a good sleep.

Sister Feng and Yuanyang came out and told Amber to watch carefully in front of Jiamu, and they went to the garden together, full of thoughts and thousands of words, not knowing how to speak.The two of them were walking casually along the corridor, when they suddenly heard the sound of laughing and joking, which meant something like "the businesswoman doesn't know the hatred of subjugated country, she still sings the queen across the river-Ting Hua", her heart moved, and she hurriedly followed the sound.

Turning around the oblique obstruction of the green hill and entering the mountain, I saw in the apricot blossom forest in front of me, a dozen or so girls in red and green fragrant and floating ribbons, leading the head and shaking gold beads, were playing around. When I looked carefully, it was Li Wan, Daiyu Xichun and the others.Sister Feng and Yuanyang suddenly relaxed and walked over.I saw Daiyu wearing a water-green dress, flying slightly with the wind, light and pure, but she rolled up her sleeves, tied on the coarse apron of the women, and played with the pulley beside the earth well.Caiping and Xueyan got into a fight for some reason, and were chasing after them among the flowers.Xichun held a silk bag in her hand and stood aside watching.Li Wan persuaded one end to throw away the other, and now asked Biyun to bring warm water to wash Daiyu's hands, and asked the nanny to pull her away from playing.