Return of Jia Amnesty in the Red Chamber

The other hospital is a big project, and they have to pay money from their pockets, but I'm afraid it won't be enough.Before, if my brother-in-law was unlucky, the Lin family's property would have to be filled in.Now that there is no lamb waiting to be slaughtered by the Lin family, their ideas will inevitably be directed at the Shi family, the Wang family, and the Xue family.With the joint efforts of these companies, this garden is not ordinary. "

Second Master Lian couldn't help laughing at his old man's appearance as a money fanatic.I don't know who he resembles. Sometimes he is as hard-hearted as iron, sometimes he is sloppy, and sometimes he is obsessed with money... But why, the second master just thinks that this is a good father? !

Master Xi didn't know the affirmation of the elder son in his heart, so he still broke his fingers and said: "Lian'er, when Huhu copy them in the future, dad will ask you to come over the garden, and when the little one grows up Give her a dowry..."

No.80 Back to Jinling five times

On the day that Grand Master She returned to Beijing, the Rongguo Mansion was full of excitement all night, and Jia Zheng even missed the appointment at the Yamen.

However, this time, Zheng Lao Er made the old man look at him with admiration.The second son of Zheng, who has always advertised that only mother's life is obedient and filial, this time he actually resisted Jia Shishi's rhetoric that he wanted to return to his hometown in Jinling, and desperately detained his son Baoyu by his side.He even said cruelly that if the old lady wanted to go back to Jinling, he would definitely ask for leave and send the old lady back in person.

Mother Jia was so annoyed by the Second Master Zheng, she pointed at the stern-faced Jia Zheng, her lips trembling, unable to speak.This is her own son. She has loved her all her life, spoiled her all her life, and planned for her all her life!How could he treat her like this?When she heard that she was going back to her hometown, she didn't stop her at all, and even said that.

The dejected Mother Jia couldn't care about her precious grandson anymore, and was carried back to the Rongqing Hall in a dizzy state.There was only one Mrs. Wang left, how could she stop the second master with her hands alone, and after being pointed at her nose and scolded in public, she returned to her room in shame and indignation.

I just feel sorry for Jia Baoyu, who has lived a miserable life ever since.At the beginning, on the way to Jinling with Grand Master She, he had been strictly supervised.But the situation at that time was nothing compared to what it is now.His own father is much more cruel than the old man's uncle.

The precious grandson/son suffered such a crime. He read and practiced calligraphy every day from morning to night, and he lost weight in a few days. Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang saw it in their hearts and felt pain in their hearts.But this time Jia Zheng's will was very firm, no matter what anyone said, it would not work, so he knew that Baoyu needed to be supervised, and he had to complete the homework assigned by him every day, otherwise it would be a ban, and no one would persuade him.

After all, the mansion is still in charge of the mansion. When Jia Zheng ignored their opinions, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang could do nothing.In desperation, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had no choice but to keep out of sight, and only ordered the servants to take good care of Second Master Bao every day, but they rarely visited him in person.

In this way, it will be even more difficult for Jia Baoyu, who is looking forward to the stars and the moon to them. He originally hoped that the old lady and the wife would come to rescue him, but who would have thought that he would gradually lose sight of him.Who should I complain about the pain in Master Bao's heart? !That is to say, there are a few caring maids around him, otherwise he would not be able to live.

Mother Jia and the others neglected Jia Baoyu, but in fact there was a reason for building the provincial hospital.The garden was really consumed too much, and the money in Rongguo Mansion's account was just a drop in the bucket.The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law also stomped their feet and gritted their teeth several times to take out the money from the private house, but they didn't hear any sound when they threw it in. If this continues, it will hurt the muscles and bones.

The matter was exactly as Elder Xi thought, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law didn't discuss it, so they unanimously decided on their natal family and in-laws.It just so happens that Shi, Wang, and Xue's families are not short of money now, and they have earned a lot from ocean trade, and they are happy to spend money, which can be regarded as a solution to the urgent need of Rongguo Mansion.

Especially the Xue family, they have made great contributions to that provincial hospital.

"Hey, your aunt comes every three days, every five days, when will it be counted." The New Year is approaching, but Aunt Xue is not happy for the New Year. Instead, she sits on the kang with a sad face and complains to her daughter: "In the past three days, she has borrowed 10,000+ taels of silver from our family, but her garden hasn't even laid a foundation yet."

The room was warm, and Xue Baochai was only wearing a pink jacket, lying on the kang table to draw flowers. Hearing this, he put down the pen in his hand, smiled and persuaded him: "Our family does not lack this little money now, and the lunch is given to Mrs. Empress Concubine. The identity of our family's imperial merchants should be reviewed next year, but my brother is still unable to handle the matter. If no one in the palace speaks, I'm afraid it will be affected."

This is also a helpless move for Xue Baochai. If their family loses their status as an imperial merchant, what else is left?Just like her brother, how can she stand up to the family business? Without the name of the imperial merchant to support her, she is afraid that she will be defeated in three or two years.Their house has offended the family, and they don't even have anyone to rely on.

What's more, she Baochai was originally ambitious, and she also had an ambition to go straight to the blue sky in her heart.When the whole family moved to Beijing, even though they were persecuted by the tribe, it was also for her future.With the badge of an imperial merchant, she is eligible to enter the palace for election, even if it is a small election for the palace people.As long as she can get in there, Xue Baochai is confident that she can stand out.

"Isn't it just because of this that I never go back to your aunt every time. If you enter the palace in the future, I'm afraid you will have to work hard by the empress in the palace. What's more, she is serving the old sage. You won't have any conflicts, so I will help you wholeheartedly. If I didn't look at this, I would be so generous."

Aunt Xue took her daughter Yingbai Yurun's hand, rubbed it and said: "Don't worry, I have already told your aunt about our family's intentions, and she also promised that when she enters the palace to see the empress some other day, I told you well. It’s just that I’ve been on the throne for a few years now, but I’ve been listening to the general election and the minor election, and I don’t know when it will be reopened.” At this point, Aunt Xue sighed again.

"I'm not worried about anything else. It's not my mother's bragging. If someone like you still can't be selected, then the candidates in the palace may be blind and deaf. I'm afraid..." Aunt Xue looked kindly Looking carefully at her daughter's appearance, she sighed and said sadly: "The only thing I am worried about now is your age. After the new year, you will be fifteen. You can't afford to delay the age of Ji."

"Mom, don't worry too much. If I don't wait for the opportunity, it's my fate. But my aunt...can you really help our family? Now, the second girl doesn't say it, it belongs to Lord Ronghou I'm afraid she won't be sent there to endure hardships, but the third girl has already been taken care of by the old lady, and the Jia family may have some thoughts about her."

What Aunt Xue said was exactly what Xue Baochai was worried about.She is confident that she can survive in the palace, but if her fate is not good, what should she do if she can't get in at all?Is it true that as I thought at the beginning, I married Baoyu after the second best?She doesn't want this.

It's not that Xue Baochai has high vision and looks down on the Second Master Bao of Rongguo Mansion, it's really Jia Baoyu who makes her see no hope.Even with her uncle's strict urging, she still heard from the maids how Baoyu was lazy and fooled around.What's more, the group of maids in his room... made her a little daunted.

It's not that Xue Baochai is afraid of those little maids, it's just that she doesn't think it's worth it.If she goes into the palace and fights with the wives and concubines of the Holy Majesty, then she is well deserved.But if you just married a child of a worthless family, and you still have to fight to the death with the concubines, even if you beat them all down, what glory can you have?

"If you want to say, the third girl is also scheming, successful, and ambitious, but she is nothing to be afraid of." Aunt Xue laughed at her daughter's worry, and explained: "What kind of heart is your aunt? How could I not know? So what if the third girl was raised by her side, not only will she not have the slightest pity, but she will even be regarded as a thorn in the flesh. The third girl is standing in front of her, isn't it? It's a clear proof that she can't hold her husband together, and it's no wonder she can treat Sanya sincerely."

"Besides, if the third girl really enters the palace and gains power, she has a mother and a younger brother. How much can she really rely on her aunt and brother? Besides, the empress is serving the old saint. If the third girl is serving today, Wouldn't she become the reliance of the entire Rongguo Mansion, can your aunt still sit so securely in the main room? Even if she sits securely, it's not like there are things like spoiling concubines and destroying wives."

"Your aunt has always been a deep-minded and suspicious person. She can't think of this. She understands. Just watch, no matter how much the old lady values ​​the third girl, look at her, I'm afraid it will be difficult to enter the palace. Go here." Aunt Xue said very firmly, based on her understanding of her sister.

Xue Baochai nodded silently, agreeing with her mother's words.She told her aunt.Naturally, I can't compare with my mother's understanding, but after getting along for two or three years, I can understand a little bit about my aunt.Her temperament is really similar to what her mother said.That is a kind-faced and cruel-hearted person, which can't be seen on the surface, but I'm afraid that I really don't like Sanya in my heart.

"It's a pity that the second girl is always away from the house. Otherwise, if you spend more time together, you will be able to get closer to the Ronghou couple. If there is any news in the palace in the future, you can know a thing or two in advance, so you can make preparations early. "Aunt Xue only felt that all she had to do today was to sigh.