Jia Rong, the smiling tiger of the Red Chamber

Mrs. Fang is a straightforward person. After hearing Jia Rong's words, and after Jia Rong left, she told Uncle Feng about the matter in the afternoon.

Uncle Feng thought about the situation in Ningguo Mansion, his brother-in-law Jia Zhen was unreliable, and it was probably useless to count on Brother Rong's marriage.You Shi is Brother Rong's stepmother, and she has a heart-to-heart, even if she worries about it, she can't believe it.

Thinking of this, Uncle Feng patted Fang's hand immediately, and sighed a bit in his tone: "Brother Rong is a child with a hard life. Since he opened his mouth, there must be no rules for brother-in-law." Yes. You are his aunt, so you have to worry about it."

After receiving Uncle Feng's words, Fang nodded and said, "Yes, sir. Brother Rong was born in a chaotic family like Ningguo Mansion. His father was just a playboy and didn't seek to make progress. He gave birth to a younger sister and left early. In this way, it is inevitable that we have to worry about him." His tone paused, and then he said: "Fortunately, Brother Rong is not like a brother-in-law, but more like a younger sister. In such an environment, he didn't look bad, on the contrary It's outstanding. Otherwise, his marriage is really difficult to handle."

Uncle Feng thought about his sister who passed away early, and Jia Rong's life in these years, he was filled with emotion, sighed and said: "You are right. Brother Rong, this child, is it a pity that two words can explain it. Yes." If a child like Brother Rong was in another family, he would hold it in his hand like a jewel like a treasure, and he would have to work so hard wherever he was needed, and he would have to carry everything on his body.

Hearing what Uncle Feng said, Mrs. Fang took it for granted: "Brother Rong is a child who is loved by others. Every time I see him, I love him very much. His marriage must be handled well." Said There is a bit of pity in the tone here, "It's just a pity that you and I don't have a daughter under our knees, otherwise, it would be a good thing to have the best of both worlds."

"Ma'am is right." Uncle Feng also sighed when he heard that.

In fact, his eldest daughter, Feng Ling, and second daughter, Feng Li, are both about the same age as Jia Rong. The eldest daughter is one year older than Jia Rong, just as old as Ji.The second daughter is one year younger than Jia Rong, 13 years old.It's just a pity that they are not the daughters of the concubine, but the daughters of the concubines.In the five or six years since my wife married, she has not conceived for a long time, so she stopped the concubine's Bizi Tang.In less than a year, Aunt Han gave birth to his eldest daughter, Feng Ling, and after another two years, a housekeeper gave birth to another daughter, the second daughter, Feng Li.

Although the Ningguo Mansion has gradually declined, it is still a wealthy family with a big family.But Brother Rong's talents are not as good.He made the decision to record the eldest daughter under his wife's name as his daughter-in-law, and then prepared a slightly generous dowry to promise to Brother Rong.It's just that Brother Rong was born so brilliantly, so his future will be full of ups and downs. According to his talent and temperament, he must have a bright future.Speaking of which, Brother Rong is still the eldest son of the eldest son of the Jia family and the future head of the Jia family, and his wife is the clan wife of the Jia family.That being the case, the status of the eldest daughter is not enough.

What a pity.

Pinmoxuan

Jia Rong went into the study, saluted, and said in a cold tone, "I don't know if the father sent someone to call the son, but what can happen?" Thinking that before he came over, he heard Wen said that Jia Rong is here today. Early in the morning, he went to Rongguo Mansion and didn't come back until near noon.I just had lunch, so I came over to call myself, afraid that there is nothing good going on?

Jia Zhen couldn't hear the coldness in Jia Rong's tone, but she said with great interest: "It's a happy event when you talk about it. Brother Rong, you are fourteen now. It's the age to talk about marriage. Today, if I hadn’t happened to go to find Uncle She to have a drink, I went to the old matriarch’s place to greet him, he talked about brother Lian’s marriage, and asked about your age, I almost forgot.” His tone paused After a while, he continued: "I asked you to come here, just to ask yourself what kind of wife you want to find? I will also take advantage of the old lady to show Brother Lian, and let her help Pay attention."

He knew that the old lady of Xifu was not someone who would calm down.

He gave Jia Zheng such a shame, although he didn't leave any evidence, but according to Jia's mother, who is an old and mature person, after listening to everything.It must be possible to guess that Jia Zheng was designed by someone.And the biggest suspect is him.She must have been furious in her heart.It just so happened that she had also reached the age of marriage, she couldn't control herself, couldn't she add obstacles to her marriage?

In this era, major matters of marriage have always been ordered by the parents and the words of the matchmaker.

She is a formidable one, and she can't do it.But Jia Zhen is different here.If you want to find Jia Zhen's loopholes, you think there are not enough, so you have to catch a lot.Besides, Jia Zhen always respected Jia's mother, which was completely different from her rude attitude towards her.

As long as the timing is right, it is not impossible for Jia Zhen to start her own marriage.

Hehe...you really are old-hearted!This body's illness is still not cured, and this little calculation has been transferred to him again. It seems that he was too lenient some time ago.If so, then stay sick.Lying on the bed is just for self-cultivation.

Thinking like this, Jia Rong immediately said directly: "Father is really a little confused. Now my great-uncle and grandmother are still sick. How can you tire her so much. Besides, I have a festival with my great-uncle and grandmother, you know that too Yes, even if you entrust her, she may not be dedicated. After all, she still has her grandson's marriage to worry about."

Although Jia Zhen is a dude, she is not completely stupid.Hearing Jia Rong's words, he also nodded immediately: "It's because I didn't think carefully. It's just that your marriage should be handled by your mother. But your biological mother died young, and You Shi came from a humble background and has an unreliable temperament. I don't know much about unmarried ladies in Beijing either. Your marriage is going to be a bit difficult." When he said the last, his brows were already furrowed.

Because I never had any hope for Jia Zhen, I am not disappointed when I hear his words now, I just said: "If you don't have a good candidate in your hand, you can ask my uncle to help you. You know , my son is going to be a civil servant in the future, so asking my uncle to help me choose a wife from a scholarly family will be beneficial to my future official career."

When Jia Zhen heard Jia Rong's words, her eyes lit up immediately, and she clapped her hands and said happily, "Rong'er, you are smart. Why did I forget my uncle? My uncle's home is a home of scholars. He is also from two ranks of Jinshi, so with his help, it is safe." After a pause, he continued: "Okay, I will prepare a generous gift in two days and entrust this matter to my uncle."

Jia Rong looked at Jia Zhen's happy look with cold eyes, as if she had finally shaken off a burden on her body, and her expression relaxed a lot.

When he gets married and formally takes over the position of patriarch, Jia Zhen should retire and live peacefully in the mansion.

Fung Ka Lan Xin Court

This is the courtyard where Uncle Feng's eldest daughter, Feng Ling, lives.

It was dinner time, and a familiar person came to the yard. He was about thirty years old. Although he was no longer a young girl, he was beautiful and well-maintained, and he had a mature temperament on his body. Wearing a bright purple dress, she looks even more beautiful. She is Aunt Han, Uncle Feng's favorite concubine.

This Concubine Han was originally a maid serving by the deceased Mrs. Feng's side. Mrs. Feng saw that she was outstanding in appearance and smart, so she became a housemate with Uncle Feng.Later, two years after Fang's marriage, she was mentioned as an aunt. After Fang's pregnancy was delayed for a long time, she stopped the Bizitang of several maids.Aunt Han was lucky, she was the first to conceive, and gave birth to Uncle Feng's eldest daughter Feng Ling after the full term.

It just so happened that Yinghong, the big maid beside Feng Ling, came back, and when she saw Aunt Han, she immediately blessed her body, saluted, and called out: "Auntie."

Aunt Han nodded and asked, "Where's the eldest girl?"

"The eldest girl is doing needlework in the back room. Auntie, please come in quickly." Yinghong raised the door curtain herself as she spoke, and said so.

Aunt Han nodded and went into the inner room. As soon as she entered, she saw Feng Ling sitting on the couch, embroidering something? The 15-year-old Feng Ling is in the most beautiful flowering period. She wears a tender pink shirt and wears a simple and generous bun with clouds. Because the inner room is approaching evening, there is only an exquisite dotted emerald tassel and a grass-headed insect inlaid on it. Zhu's silver hairpin, with the movements of her hands, the tassels on the bun swayed slightly, and the facial features completely captured the beauty of Aunt Han, although she was not as mature as Aunt Han, it was more youthful. , but even more beautiful.

She nodded secretly joyfully in her heart, her eldest daughter is much better than the second daughter born by that lowly maidservant, Aunt Jiang, not to mention that the eldest daughter is the master's eldest daughter and the master's first child, In the future, I must promise a good family.

"My son, it's already this hour. Don't do this needlework. You don't have to damage your eyes. You don't feel sorry for yourself, but Auntie does." Aunt Han walked over and snatched it away. The embroidery frame in Feng Ling's hand said so.

The Feng family is a family with a clear lineage, and Uncle Feng is a person who respects the law and respects the rules and will not allow anyone to overstep.Logically speaking, Aunt Han can only call Feng Ling as a big girl, and my son, such an intimate name, only Uncle Feng and Fang can call her.But now there are no outsiders around, so Aunt Han can boldly shout like this.

Feng Lingzheng was concentrating, and the thing in his hand was suddenly taken away. He was surprised at first, but when he looked up and saw that it was Aunt Han, he was relieved and said, "Why is Auntie coming here at this hour? Can I have dinner? I let you Yinghong is ordering two more dishes. My aunt will stay and eat with me today. Speaking of which, I may not have eaten with my aunt for a long time."

Aunt Han looked at Feng Ling with a smile on her face, sat down, and said, "What my son said is true. I came here at this hour, and that's what I mean." Then she turned her head and told her maid to let her Send a message to the kitchen and bring her meals over here.

After the maid left, Aunt Han picked up the embroidery frame just now, took a look at it, but saw that it was embroidered with a few green bamboos, which seemed to be finished, she nodded and praised: "My son's embroidery work It's really getting better and better. Looking at a few bamboos swaying in the wind, they are even more beautiful than real bamboos."

After a pause, with some teasing in her tone, Aunt Han continued: "Just looking at the pictures on the embroidery, it doesn't look like it's used by women. It looks like it's used by men. My son, tell Auntie, Who did you embroider it for? Let Auntie guess, could it be that it was embroidered for Young Master Biao? But it is not?"

"Auntie, don't talk nonsense. This is for father." Feng Ling cried out in disbelief when Auntie Han said this.It's just that the red face and shy tone, no matter how you look at it, there is a feeling of insincerity.

Seeing this, Aunt Han understood a little bit, and said with a smile: "My son, you don't have to be shy, this boy should be married and the girl should be married. There is only one year difference between you and Master Biao. The age is about the same. The young master Biao is so outstanding. His family background, character, talent and appearance are all good. He has long been a Master Juren. Besides, Young Master Biao has a good temper and speaks politely. In the future, he will definitely be someone who will love others."

Hearing Aunt Han praise Jia Rong so much, she almost turned into a flower, her cheeks flushed instantly, and her voice was almost whispering: "Auntie, what are you talking about? My cousin is good, but it's not that he is better than him in this capital city." No. What's more, this marriage is a matter of parents' order and matchmaker's words. How can you and I be the master. What's more, my cousin is the eldest son, and I am just a concubine, so I can't match it brother."

"My son, what you said is plucking out my aunt's heart. Every mistake is my aunt's fault. If the eldest girl is born in the wife's womb, you don't have to worry about your identity. It's all my aunt's fault... ..." As he spoke, his voice choked up.

When Feng Ling saw it, she quickly comforted her: "Auntie, don't be sad. I said something wrong." She comforted and comforted.

Under Feng Ling's consolation and persuasion, Aunt Han stopped crying quickly, and said again: "Then tell Auntie, do you have the heart for Young Master Biao? If not, forget it. If you do If that is the case, my aunt will go to the master and wife to ask for it no matter what. When the time comes, the girl will be recorded under the name of the wife, and my son will be the legitimate eldest daughter, so he is naturally worthy of it. "

It took a long time before Feng Ling blushed and nodded slowly.

In fact, although Feng Ling and Jia Rong are cousins, to be honest, they have not met a few times in total, and it was only when they were young.All Feng Ling's impressions and understanding of Jia Rong came from Aunt Han's mouth or from the chats of the maids.As for her own memory of Jia Rong, in fact, it has long been somewhat blurred. After all, they have not seen each other since they were ten years old, and it has been four or five years since then.

But even so, it didn't hinder Feng Ling's affection for Jia Rong.After all, Aunt Han was talking about it in front of her first, and she also heard a lot from the maids.She is a daughter who grew up in a boudoir, never leaving the door, and has never seen many men.At the age when she was just beginning to fall in love, there was no reason for her not to be tempted by someone talking in front of her. What's more, Feng Ling's own impression of Jia Rong was already blurred, but she still remembered that she was extremely beautiful and gentle.

Seeing Feng Ling nodding, Aunt Han immediately laughed, patted the back of Feng Ling's hand, and said, "That's right. Since it was intentional, Auntie must do her best to match up here. I must make this arrangement for my son." Ruyi Langjun is."

Hearing Aunt Han's words, Feng Ling suddenly remembered the scene when she saw Jia Rong for the last time.Dressed in Tsing Yi, leaning against Fang's side, what are you saying with a smile on the corner of your mouth?

Involuntarily, he lowered his head and smiled shyly.