Rebirth of the forest sister of the Red Chamber

Lin Ruhai paused the tea bowl in his hand, took a sip and said, "Where is the cousin from?"

The daughter-in-law at the door said: "Go back to Mrs. Jia, I heard from the Jia family that she is the daughter of the second wife's first sister. The Xue family in Jinling, named Xue Baochai, came to Beijing at the end of last year. 12 years old), Mrs. Jia cured the wine and found a group of actors to prepare for drinking and watching the theater tomorrow."

Daiyu looked at Lin Ruhai's expressionless face, and said, "What did Sister Xue do here? Why didn't I see her when I went?"

The daughter-in-law said: "The girl from the Xue family came to Beijing to wait for the election in June this year. She is a talented person who is a princess and a princess. I am afraid that some days ago, she will teach and teach, and the girl may not see it."

Daiyu thought to herself: Sister Shibao also came at this time in the past, but she didn't see any nurturing mothers. Is it true this time or a golden and jade fate?

Jia Min frowned, and then said: "You go to find Lin Ming's family, and say that I ordered you to send a copy of the royal businessman's birthday gift, and annoy Mrs. Jia, saying that the old man these days I’m anxious, it’s not beautiful to go there, I’m disturbed, I’ll go back and bother.”

The daughter-in-law at the door listened, and responded: "Madam, don't worry, I will answer the call in person." Then she went to make arrangements.

Jia Min stood up and poured tea for Lin Ruhai, while sneering: "The Xue family in Jinling, there is only one Xue family in Jinling, that is the Xue family of the imperial merchant, and my second sister-in-law's niece has become the cousin of the Rongguo Mansion. Became serious relatives! Are you worthy of us going to dinner and theater?"

Lin Ruhai pulled her to sit down, and raised her chin towards Daiyu: "What's there to be angry about, Heng'er is only one game away, and Yu'er is still here!"

Jia Min felt embarrassed, and Daiyu chuckled, "I don't know what's so good about this princess, but I want Sister Xue to come here from Jinling."

Jia Min blew on the leaves of the tea bowl, took two sips before putting it down and said: "It's all about serving people, it's nothing more than a better reputation, this princess is talented and good, and the only ones who use it are young girls who know how to read poetry and etiquette." Well, the girl from the Xue family doesn't know how good-looking and talented she is, and this identity is also suitable. The only thing I'm afraid of is that her Xue family is thinking about the election in September this year! If her status is not enough for the general election in March next year, she can only participate in the election in September this year. choice."

"Is there a difference between big and small elections?" Daiyu had heard in Jia's family that her eldest sister Yuan Chun was elected by the general election. Is there a difference between big and small elections?

"Naturally, the general election is held every three years. If there is a special situation, it will be postponed for another three years. The last general election was five years ago. Your cousin Yuanchun was selected into Fengzao Palace as a sixth-rank Female officials, the general election is for concubines and female officials, and the minor elections are for palace maids and maids. The Xue family girl has a very low status and can only be selected for minor elections. If you want to be elected for the general election, you must change your body!"

Jia Min patted the non-existent clothes in disdain, and said: "Where are the good things in the palace? Except for the empress, how many of them didn't work out? Your cousin Yuanchun is still serving the empress closely Woolen cloth!"

Daiyu recalled that year when her elder sister Yuanchun came back to visit her relatives, she seemed to be very beautiful, and she heard a sentence by chance: That's a place where you can't see people.

Seeing Daiyu's pensive expression, Jia Min couldn't help pointing her finger: "Don't think too much, our Lin family doesn't need to have noble concubines and concubines, so don't think about children's families!"

Daiyu tilted her head, dodged it, and threw herself directly into Jia Min's arms.

The next day, when Jia Mu listened to what the Lin family said, the smile on her face decreased by a couple of points. Baochai sat firmly on the mat and looked at the tray that Yinger took over. Inside were: two golden phoenix hairpins with three strands , two twisted gold bracelets inlaid with precious stones, and slowly walked down to the Lin family and said, "Thank you, aunt, for the gift. Baochai looks very good." After putting it away, Yingying turned around and went to Jia Mu: "Look, old lady." Jia Mu took Baochai's hand to look at it, praised a few words, rewarded the Lin family with several hundred dollars, and continued to drink and watch It didn't take long to go back and lie down on the pretext of backache, and asked Sister Feng to send a few things to express her gratitude.

Baochai still sat on top without paying any attention. Xiangyun and Tanchun were lively, so they came over to sit with Baochai first. Seeing the two of them excited, Baochai said to Yinger: "This is Jinfengchai, sister Yun. One for each of the three sisters." Ying'er agreed, then turned around and took it out into the hands of Shishu and Cuilu, Xiangyun and Tanchun said one after another: "You can't help it, this is your birthday gift from my aunt. Baochai said with a graceful smile, "Don't refuse, it suits you very well!" Xiangyun and Tanchun thanked each other, and the three talked about the beauty of the opera affectionately.

Yingchun and Xichun sat together, Xichun looked at the monk on the stage, covered his mouth with a handkerchief and said, "This eyelid is shallow, as if he has never seen a tael of gold."

Yingchun glanced at those three people, and said slowly: "After all, it is an imperial merchant, and the family has gold and silver."

Daiyu didn't come over often to play, and when she came, she brought very thoughtful little things, and accidentally bumped into the nanny who was disrespectful to her, so she told Mrs. Xing, and she changed to an honest one, Daiyu was not partial to her Don't lean, the Eldest Master and Madam Xing have gradually become more loving, and have some money in their hands. Madam Xing is sick, and she also puts her heart into serving the sick, so she pleases her, and the relationship with Madam Xing has improved a little. .Xichun is young, the daughter of the Ningguo Mansion, her elder brother is not up to the mark, but there are a lot of things sent over during the festivals, so naturally there is no shortage of money on hand, and the things are all first-class. Ever since Xue Baochai came, the whole family said that With a generous appearance, very dignified, the ladies in the Duke's Mansion are all short by a head, and coupled with her beautiful appearance, her generous hand, attracts those third-class maids and women who are always full of praise, even Sister Feng also said Miss Bao is generous and decent!What girl Baochai, she didn't know that there was another famous girl in this mansion, and the serious one should be called Miss Xuebiao, the second room!

Baoyu didn't see Daiyu coming today, and heard the Lin family's talk, and there were several women, so he couldn't bear to go. Xiangyun and Tanchun went to sit together at Baochai's table, and he walked over from Aunt Xue's table. , sat next to Xiangyun and listened to the three of them talking: "What are you talking about, it's so lively!" Then sighed: "It will be even more lively if Sister Lin comes over!"

Xiangyun has never seen Daiyu when he came over several times, but he was not convinced when he heard Baoyu talk about Daiyu, and raised his face and said: "Brother Ai always talks about Sister Lin, and I don't believe that she is doing well. Me!" Turning to Baochai, she said, "She didn't even come for Sister Bao's birthday, so she's a stingy one!"

Baochai smiled slightly: "If there is something at home, it is not convenient to come." Baoyu saw Baochai today, and he already felt bright and charming. When he smiled again, he felt that Concubine Yang Guifei was reborn, so he couldn't help saying: "Sister Bao just did it. What poem, it sounds like words but doesn’t look like words to me?”

Xiangyun looked at Baoyu, then at Baochai, and pushed Baoyu with his mouth pouted: "Brother love, go to the side, don't disturb us listening to the play!" Baochai lightly pressed Xiangyun's hand, staring at Baoyu with his eyes Said: "Dian Jiang Lips is used in the play, one of the words is called: parasitic grass, it is very well filled, brother Bao, listen to it carefully for a while."

Baoyu blushed at the sight of Baochai, and hurriedly agreed, picked up the teacup and drank tea, and Xiangyun ignored Baoyu.

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