What should I do when I meet my sister-in-law in Red Mansions?

Wu Yuanze's life this year can be regarded as very contented. With Yinglian and the steward's wife taking care of the inner house, Wu Yuanze naturally doesn't need to worry about it. All the outside affairs are naturally arranged properly by him.

Even though it was not a lively year because of Feng's filial piety, for Wu Yuanze, he was still very satisfied.With Mr. and Yinglian around, he doesn't feel lonely at all.

After the new year, the steward of Wu's family went to Jia's mansion with two carts of New Year's gift, and the post said it was a New Year's gift from Wu's family to Miss Lin.

Although Daiyu was sad for a while, someone thought about her and sent a special New Year's gift. This was the first time, and she still looked forward to it.

Looking at the things on the list, they were all good things, so Daiyu asked someone to find out some of the things that were suitable for Jia Mu, and then personally sent them to Jia Mu.

As for the others, they were naturally sent by the mothers-in-law and maids.Mother Jia was very pleased with her granddaughter's filial piety, but she was a little unhappy when she thought about the Wu family's boy.

Yuan Chun's life in the palace is difficult, they know it, but they can't do anything about it.It's just a stalemate with Wu Guifei's natal family and Zhou Meiren's natal family.

The big-handed competition is reflected in how to build villas and Chongyu for the nobles in the palace.Originally, with the Lin family's money, Jia's mansion filled a lot of vacancies, but this is not the case now.After spending more, Jiamu's guilt over Daiyu's idea gradually faded away.Although Daiyu is also her granddaughter, but she is always a granddaughter, not a biological relative. Comparatively speaking, she pays more attention to the future of the Jia family, especially Baoyu and the empresses in the palace.

If the empress is in a difficult situation in the palace, Baoyu's future will be in some trouble in the future. If the empress is stable in the palace, it will be easy to support Baoyu?

The emperor really dotes on Zhou Meiren. The idle dude in her family has joined the guard camp, and now he is receiving the salary of a third-class guard.Who doesn't know that the title of guard is the easiest and easy to get promoted?

Of course, Mother Jia just thought about it that way, she was still reluctant to let Baoyu suffer that crime, the position of guard sounds glamorous, but it is exposed to wind and sun all day long, and Baoyu is used to being expensive, so where can I eat it? The pain?Furthermore, even if Baoyu can endure hardships, how can she be at ease as a grandmother?

Now, what Jiamu wants to plan is to be the companion of the eldest son of the emperor. According to the meaning of the second child, the eldest son of the emperor will go to the study to study after the Chinese New Year. Everyone knows that the emperor attaches great importance to the eldest son, so naturally, Mother Jia has another idea.

Although I was looking forward to Yuan Chun's belly, this kind of thing couldn't be put in one basket.Just like back then, the two princes of the Jia family supported the crown prince while secretly taking refuge in the second prince.

Of course, Yizhong Lao Qiansui slayed himself, and the second prince did not sit on the throne, but the silent fourth prince took the throne.

All of Jia's mother's plans came to nothing, so she agreed to Yuan Chun's intention and sold the Qin family in exchange for a respite from Jia's family.

Of course, there is also the meaning of betting on Yuan Chun. Everyone knows that the emperor does not value female sex. Apart from the empress, there are three people, Yuan Chun, Wu Guifei, and Zhou Meiren. Naturally, Yuan Chun is better than Wu Guifei and Zhou Meiren. Even more advantageous.

Her natal family is even more prominent, and her uncle's family is not bad either.Thinking of Wang Ziteng, the inspection envoy of the nine provinces who was instructed to go out of Beijing, Jia's mother became more calm.

After kindly praising Daiyu's filial piety in front of the two wives of King Xing, he sent her back.At the end of the new year, it will be a bit of a mess. Daiyu's body is weak, but don't be too tired, but she has no intention of sending a gift to the Wu family.

Although Daiyu didn't expect her grandmother to remember her brother, she was still a little unhappy to see her being so meaningless.

Inevitably, there was a bit of embarrassment on the face, and Jiamu didn't know why Daiyu was unhappy and didn't care.There are also cases where children's emotions change quickly.Then I told her a few more words to let her play with Baoyu for a while, otherwise Baoyu would be alone, and she would not know how to be lonely.

Daiyu didn't answer, but smiled lightly.Mrs. Wang was very displeased with the idea of ​​this old woman bringing the orphan daughter of the Lin family together with her own son.If you want to marry a daughter-in-law you like, is there something wrong with your request?

Compared with the weak, willful and rude Daiyu, Baochai, who looks blessed and rich, is obviously a superior candidate, okay?

Although Mrs. Wang knew that Baochai's family background was not high, she would not be able to give Baoyu more support in the future, but it was precisely because of her low family background that she could better rely on herself as an aunt. Not yours?

Seeing how carefree Jiamu, the old lord, was, she wanted to enjoy this kind of happiness anyway.

Thinking that one day, when I become an old lord, I will naturally have two daughters-in-law to serve me like this, such as serving food and setting rules when I am old...

When Daiyu left Jiamu's house, instead of going to play with her second cousin as her grandmother had ordered, she went to Tanchun's house instead.

Compared with the gentle and cowardly Yingchun and the cold Xichun, she still prefers the crisp and generous Tanchun, even though she disagrees with some of her behaviors.

The two sisters had just chatted a few gossips when Baoyu heard the news and rushed over. Naturally, Tanchun knew what the second elder brother was here for, looking at Daiyu with a half-smile that really made Daiyu a little ashamed.

Facing Baoyu, he lost his good face.Baoyu, however, was very happy. These days, due to the climate, sister Lin has suffered from a minor illness, so she doesn't come out much to visit.Today, not only sent someone to give the New Year's gift, but also went out.How could he not come?

It was just a look of joy and foolishness, which made it difficult for Daiyu to blame anything. Thinking of the friendship between the two of them in the past, Daiyu was stunned for a while.

Before I knew it, my heart softened.Also asked a few words about Baoyu's daily life.Baoyu was so happy that it was dispensable, but he reported everything to Daiyu in detail.

Daiyu heard that he was either gossiping with his sisters or leading the maids to be naughty every day, and she lost those joys in her heart.Thinking about my cousin who is preparing for the exam now, he sighed and said seriously,

"Second brother, you'd better think about your own future carefully, it's not good to just dawdle like this all the time."

After finishing speaking, she felt that she was being abrupt again, and with a bit of anxiety, Daiyu bid farewell to Tanchun, the master, and went back...

But Baoyu was a little unhappy. He hadn't seen Sister Lin for a long time. Who knew that when they met once, they would say these boring words. Was it because they were grown-ups?Baoyu also felt that it was very boring, so he led Xiren back dejectedly...

Xiren endured the unhappiness in his heart, and tried to persuade Baoyu a few words. Seeing that he was not as depressed as before, he was slightly relieved.

She knows Baoyu's temperament best. All these years, she has been different to Miss Lin. Now, it is a good opportunity. If Baoyu can get tired of Miss Lin, then she believes that she is not the only one who is happy.

After thinking about it, he asked someone to tell his wife and Baochai about the conflict between Baoyu and Daiyu today.

Although she is a girl, she still has some eyes, and she is not a fool, so she can't see Miss Bao's thoughts?

Daiyu didn't know about these little troubles, and of course, she didn't care.Back in his own yard, he asked the servants around him, what should he prepare in return.

Mammy Gong knew that Mr. Wu's husband and junior sister had also come to Beijing, and naturally these two people would also be counted among them, so she reminded Daiyu.

Hearing this, Daiyu didn't feel worried, after all, one is an elder and the other is a boudoir daughter like her.

But I don't know what kind of character this junior sister is. If she is like her cousin, she must be a well-educated poet.

Thinking of this, Daiyu had an idea.In addition to the usual things for food and use, there are really many ancient books and books left by my father.I wrapped a few copies separately, which was regarded as my annual gift.The rest is my own needlework, purse and the like, and give it to Yinglian to play with.

After getting ready, he rushed to 27 and was finally sent to Wu's house.Wu Yuanze was a little bit surprised when he heard that Daiyu had sent someone to present the New Year's gift.

Looking at the gift list, I found that Miss Lin is really a kind-hearted person.Isn't Yinglian's favorite thing the most?

Hastily sent someone to take the gift list to the inner house, let Yinglian have a look, if there is something she likes, keep it.

Wu Yuanze personally took other ancient books to Shi Yin's courtyard.Lin Ruhai's collection is really rich, that is to say, those big bosses in Jia's mansion don't know the value of these things, so it's in Daiyu's hands.

Wu Yuanze's conjecture really wronged everyone in Jia's house. No matter how rough and rude, Jia's house now thinks that it is Shixun's family, so naturally it needs some calligraphy, paintings and ancient books to decorate its facade.The collection in Daiyu's hands was what they let her keep to appease Daiyu.After all, this is Lin Ruhai's collection, so Daiyu's daughter won't let people talk about it.

It really doesn't sound good to take people's property, right?

This is Jia Mu's decision, who else would dare to say otherwise?Mrs. Wang herself actually loves real gold and silver more. Since she is illiterate, she naturally doesn't know how valuable those things are.It is also the creation of these things.

It's the Chinese New Year, and even the poorest people at the lowest level are happy, but everyone in the Jia family is very busy. This fifteenth day, the empress is about to drop. It's the last moment, but there must be no mistakes.

As the current head of Jia's family, Wang Xifeng has dark circles under her eyes, and she wears thick powder every day to go out to meet people. She is a strong person, so naturally she doesn't want others to talk about her.Therefore, strive for perfection even more, and have stricter demands on the people below.

The subordinates dare not complain about their wives or their concubines, so someone has to take the blame. Naturally, Sister Feng, who is their first-level master, is the No. 1 one to be complained about.

Of course, I dare not say it on the surface, but the arrangement in private is really unbearable.As Jia Lian's roommate, Ping'er, Sister Feng's right-hand man, naturally knew very well, but how could she dare to let her master know these words, so she had to swear at those maids and women before turning around and going back. up.

Everyone was even more resentful towards Wang Xifeng. For such a girl, she dared to bark her teeth at herself, an old man in the Jia family, and she was relying on her master's power?

After the people in Jia's mansion passed the New Year wearily, they looked forward to the arrival of the [-]th day, and worried that the preparations were not meticulous, and there was nothing wrong with it. They were so busy that they could not take care of their younger generation.

Wu Yuanze wanted to take Yinglian and Daiyu out to watch the lanterns, but when his temper grew, he couldn't care less, so he asked Shi Yin for instructions.Shi Yin thought that his daughter had been trapped in the inner house during this period of time, unable to show her face all the time, frowned and thought for a while, and then agreed.

Of course, it was mainly because of Miss Lin's company.

Seeing that the husband agreed, Wu Yuanze was very happy, wrote a post in person, and sent it to Jia's mansion.

After Daiyu finished watching, she asked the woman a few more words, knowing that Yinglian was there, and it wasn't her cousin taking her alone, she yearned for it even more.

Biting his lip, after a while, he took the post and went to Jiamu's place in front, hoping that his grandmother would agree to go outside to watch the lanterns.

Jiamu's expression was dim and hard to discern, and after a while, she nodded amidst Daiyu's growing apprehension.However, since the empress is going to be a general that day, I'm afraid that there will be a lot of inconvenience in the mansion. If Daiyu wants to go, it will naturally take fourteen days, so she will leave the mansion and live in Wu's house for a few days, so it can be done.

Daiyu didn't expect that she would have the opportunity to stay outside, so she endured the joy in her heart and listened carefully to Jia's mother's advice.

Naturally, Mother Jia could see the joy in her eyes, sighed inwardly, and let her go back without further words.

Of course, there are so many jewelries that need to be prepared again, and it is really not too shabby to go out.As for clothes, a few new sets were made just before the Chinese New Year, but there was no shortage of them.

Ask Yuanyang to bring over her sandalwood box from the Duobao Pavilion, pick out a set of gold and a set of jade, and ask her to send them to Daiyu's yard.

The mother-in-law from Wu's family who came to send the post listened to Miss Lin's words, and she didn't mean to be embarrassed, so she immediately agreed.

It is said that on the [-]th day, the Wu family will send someone to pick up Miss Lin.Daiyu heard that the mandarin ducks were coming again, and hurriedly sent Zijuan to meet the mandarin ducks, and asked Gong Nai to let the Wu family's mother-in-law send them out.

Looking at the jewelry sent by her grandmother, Daiyu thanked her with a smile, and then asked a few more questions, but other people also had such things,

Yuanyang smiled and said,

"It's just that Ms. Lin has it here, and it's because she is going out as a guest for the first time. The other girls only bought and tidied up a few years ago. How can they give it away?"

"Well, it's because I've spoiled my grandmother's good things."

Daiyu was startled, thinking about the sets of jewelry in her jewelry box, and said to Yuanyang with a smile.

"The girl is the granddaughter of the ancestor's direct relative, so she is naturally different from others. Please accept it with peace of mind, girl."

After seeing off the mandarin ducks, Daiyu picked up a hairpin casually, but she looked very unhappy, because she had seen this hairpin before, and it was also on the list given to him by her cousin. How could the mistress's hairpin appear in the grandmother's box?

Seeing the girl's expression, everyone was a little surprised, they all looked at each other with lowered eyebrows.Daiyu felt a little sad for a while, then put the hairpin away neatly and let Zicuckoo put it away.

"Girl, on the [-]th day, take it to Wu's house, how decent it should be, why do you have to put it away?"

"This is my grandma's wish. Let's not show it too much. Let's put it away. When that day comes, we will use the set of jade that the mansion made before the year. We are here for fun, not for anything else. , Cousin will definitely not pick our gifts just because of this."

ordered lightly.Zijuan only thinks that this thing is too expensive, other girls are afraid that they feel uncomfortable, and her master doesn't wear it because of this concern.

Although she was somewhat disapproving, she followed Daiyu's instructions and put away the two sets of masks.