You're Crossing the Red Mansions

Sister Feng's shrewdness is well-known in the original book, and You Xiaoxiao didn't plan to win her over all at once, but Sister Feng is a bit harsh, but for her only daughter, eldest sister, she is heart-wrenching. Good lung digging.You Xiaoxiao thinks that although it is said everywhere in the original book that she likes to flatter, save face, and is greedy for money, she is not a snob after all. You can get a glimpse of it just by looking at her care for Xing Xiuyan and others.Sister Feng's offspring are rare throughout her life, and the eldest sister is her heart and soul, but after all, because she is a girl, there are few other people who care about her, and everything is for face.This time You Xiaoxiao came, and gave the elder sister a special gift, and talked with her heart for a long time, naturally, Sister Feng is not ignorant.Besides, Sister-in-law Zhen is from Biefu after all, so she has no conflict of interest with me. She came to show her favor, so I had to be savvy, so I quickly said something to hold her back.

When You Xiaoxiao heard what she said, she also knew what it meant, and it would be easier to deal with smart people.At present, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang are the most difficult problems in the West Mansion. These two housewives have no foresight in doing things, but they hold the position of head of the family. In the eyes of the two, only Baoyu is fate in their hearts. , I can't complain that it will eventually lead to a catastrophe.In the future, as Baoyu grew up and married a daughter-in-law in the future, Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng would have a birth sooner or later.Nowadays, a lot of quarrels have arisen between the aunt and nephew just to build a family-friendly garden. As long as the fire is added, and Sister Feng is returned to the big house, Mrs. Wang can't do anything without such a pair of capable helpers. Difficulties, every step is difficult, even if there are any messy thoughts in the future, it will be difficult for someone to act as a scapegoat.Thinking about it, Jia's family is a family of bells and whistles, as long as they don't get too busy thinking about making troubles, live steadily and don't seek glory and wealth, they can survive for several generations.

Ping'er saw that Sister Feng went to help You Xiaoxiao to sit down in person, and wished that someone would come to enlighten Sister Feng like this.In the early days, she had said to the Second Mistress several times that the Second Wife was unreliable, and she wanted to have her own daughter-in-law after all, so what's the point of being a niece!It's a pity that the second grandma always doesn't listen to it. Seeing that she has been a housekeeper in the mansion for several years, she is just an ordinary person. Even her first-in-law mother-in-law and the eldest wife are offended to the core. What good can there be in the future!Now Grandma Zhen came over and said a few words, which were sensible and reasonable, which naturally carried a lot more weight than what she said as a girl, and Grandma had to weigh it carefully.Then he smiled and said, "Grandma doesn't usually come to our house. It just so happens that the second master is not at home. Why don't we go after dinner?" Sister Feng laughed and said, "That's right, it's exactly what Ping'er wanted Be considerate, it's rare for us ladies to get together, although our house is not as open and bright as yours, but we have to try our best to cook some delicious dishes to entertain the distinguished guests." You Xiaoxiao smiled after hearing this: "There is really no need for dinner , just to tell you a few more personal words, our eldest girl is still with Miss Lin, and I have to take her home later." After speaking, she pointed to the next door secretly, and Sister Feng knew that she was afraid that the wall would have ears. Meaning, also = no longer insist.Both You Xiaoxiao and she were worried about their children, and the two of them inevitably talked about seeking medical treatment, and they became more and more intimate because of the same illness and sympathy for each other.Then he said that it is not easy to be a director of the family, and everyone is full of bitterness. When talking about the concubine Yuan's visit to build a garden, Sister Feng sighed and said: "My sister-in-law is not an outsider. . "Because it was difficult to calculate carefully in front of You Xiaoxiao, there was only a sad look on her face.You Xiaoxiao persuaded: "Since it's your mother's important matter, there is no way to be frugal. What kind of good things can be said by the servants, as long as the old lady and the wife understand it in their hearts. You have to do everything so hard, and you will fall to yourself when you are exhausted." It's cheaper for others." After finishing speaking, there was another pause, and he said in a low voice: "Anyway, I will go back to the big room in the future, so what's the use of breaking your heart here." The words pierced Sister Feng's heart and lungs, and she immediately looked more and more sad.Seeing that the beating was almost done, You Xiaoxiao quickly stopped talking.

After sitting for a while, You Xiaoxiao said goodbye. Seeing Sister Feng's reluctance, she smiled again: "In a few days, I will post a post to invite you to the house for dinner, and to say something that is not afraid of your annoyance. After all, my place is better than yours." It's cheaper here, if you want to eat, send someone to tell me." Although Sister Feng is the grandmother of the family, she doesn't have a small kitchen herself, and all the dishes are distributed by the big kitchen. Mother-in-law, with a lot of sisters-in-law, sister-in-law and uncle, spends more time standing with her than sitting.Besides, there are rules for everything in the big kitchen. Although I have money to subsidize what I want to eat more, but I always pay my respects to the gods. Why don't I honor the old lady and the wife?You don't have to make trouble for yourself.In this way, it is naturally not as comfortable as Youshi's freedom in that mansion.Sister Feng nodded, and You Xiaoxiao reminded again: "Remember to bring your eldest sister over that day." Sister Feng hurriedly said: "She is still young, and she can't leave you girl, but I'm afraid it will annoy you." You Xiaoxiao smiled Said: "What is this, I like children the most, yes, you are afraid of wronging your precious girl, tell you, just bring it, I will serve her!" After hearing this, Sister Feng knew it was true, and agreed In one sentence, I personally sent You Xiaoxiao out of the yard.

Outside, I saw Yindie guarding the door alone, but Xichun was nowhere to be seen.You Xiaoxiao laughed and said, "Are the little sisters having fun?" Yindie smiled and said, "It's getting hot, Miss Lin insists on keeping the eldest girl for dinner, and has already sent someone over there to welcome the second girl over, and asks Some time. The eldest girl said that she will go back to the house after dinner, please let the eldest grandma take care of herself." You Xiaoxiao nodded with a smile: "Forget it, I was just afraid that she would be in a panic at home alone, and no one would keep her company. It's hard, it's just right now, the little sisters are chatting, laughing and relaxing together. You go back and ask a woman to order her sedan chair to be brought outside." After finishing speaking, he returned to the East Mansion without mentioning it.

But on the second day, Mrs. Xing sent Wang Shanbao's family to invite Grandma Zhen to come to the mansion to talk.You Xiaoxiao left her to have a cup of tea, only to find out that Mrs. Xing planned to invite Shenwei General Wang's family to visit Yingchun.Shenwei General Wang Tongsheng was at the same level as Jia Zhen, and his ancestors were also military veterans. Meng Zuyin protected the Wang family, and now they are somewhat respectable in the capital.You Xiaoxiao thought about Mrs. Xing's mention of finding a few families for Yingchun a few days ago, but now it seems that it is going to be settled.She knew that Mrs. Xing was not what she used to be for Yingchun, and she must have made an idea for herself, so she agreed to send Wang Shanbao's family away first, and after a while she packed up a few things before taking Yindie with her.

When I got there, I saw Mrs. Xing waiting early.The help of Wang Shanbao's family helped You Xiaoxiao in.At that time, Jia Cong was endorsing in the court. Although he was young, he had quick thinking and clear words, and everyone admired him.Seeing You Xiaoxiao, Jia Cong hurriedly stopped and respectfully called his sister-in-law hello. Seeing that he was not arrogant, You Xiaoxiao praised Cong for getting better and better, and gave him a brand new bead purse. It contains the small golden fruit of the number one scholar and the first prize.Mrs. Xing called him into the inner room with a smile on her face, and then started talking about business with You Xiaoxiao.Thinking about Yingchun's marriage, his father, Jia She, had to make the final decision. The husband and wife had also discussed it, and they just talked with Jia's mother after it was settled.That's why Qianchaowan chose to settle on the Wang family, and the two families are now chatting almost, so Mrs. Wang was invited to visit the girl in the mansion.That being the case, Madam Xing was naturally in charge of receiving Mrs. Wang, but since she married into Jia's family, Mother Jia has relied on Mrs. Wang more often, and often takes Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng with her when she goes out. The wife is not only the stepmother, but she is not valued by her mother-in-law, so she doesn't know a few people usually.Now that Jia Amnesty entrusted this matter to her, he was unavoidably timid. He wanted to find someone to discuss with him, and after thinking about it in the whole house, only You Xiaoxiao could help.

Mrs. Xing said with a smile: "There are quite a few people who have been asking to marry the second girl. Although the elder is impatient with ordinary things, he is not confused about our girl. Thinking about it, she is the only daughter of the master, and so Well-behaved and sensible, who can not feel pain in the heart. I also discussed with the master. Although the second girl is not raised by me, but because of our family status, her eldest sister has become the imperial concubine. We can't afford the big family. , but it is more than enough for someone with a slightly lower lintel to marry in and be a daughter-in-law." You Xiaoxiao ate tea quietly, nodded and remained silent.It is said that Yingchun is only a concubine's daughter-in-law, either as a concubine's daughter-in-law for a big family, or as a daughter-in-law for a small family, both are acceptable.At the beginning, Mrs. Xing was in favor of marrying into a small family, and being the master of the family once she entered the family, it was better to live by the eyes of others.Presumably he also suffered a disadvantage.But Jia Amnesty thinks more far-reaching, the small family is poor after all, after all, the foundation of the big family is solid, even the bastards have the opportunity to develop, and in the future the Jia family's children and grandchildren will be promising, and they will also be a boost in the court.From this, the second son of the Wang family was determined. Although he was not a descendant, it was said that he was born by the aunt of the family. He grew up with the old lady and had a close relationship with the eldest son. help.Jia Lian also got the order and went to inquire about the details of the second master of the Wang family. He knew that he was a sensible man.When Jia Amnesty heard this, he signaled Mrs. Xing to post a message to invite Mrs. Wang over for a meal and an opera.Mrs. Xing made some preparations a few days in advance, and she was afraid that she would not be careful, so she hurriedly called You Xiaoxiao to come over and have a look.

Hearing this, You Xiaoxiao smiled and said: "This is even better, since you are a concubine, you can just live in peace in the mansion, and when the uncle attacks the government in the future, you will be separated from the mansion, and there will be no mother-in-law coercing you, so you will be very comfortable. Besides, the second master is favored, so the old man has to be scruples on the surface, and he should be a little bit self-conscious when he goes out in the future. Even if we don't have us, I'm not afraid, as long as the children are up-to-date, it's better than others." Mrs. Xing also nodded Said: "That's the reason you said. After all, the mother-in-law and mother-in-law are separated by several floors, and they are too embarrassed to intervene in the affairs of the concubine's house. In the future, when the family is divided, the courtyard box and cage should be given, and then the auntie will be taken home. Wouldn't it be very comfortable for the whole family to live with the door behind closed doors." You Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "When the eldest lady goes to see her daughter, who can't serve the old Feng Jun?" Mrs. Xing, who spoke in a few words, was even more elated.

While talking, I saw Wang Shanbao's family handing over the menu, and Madam Xing asked which small theater to invite, You Xiaoxiao looked at it, and said with a smile: "If you want to see the girl, I'm afraid the second girl has a thin face, it's better Call us Xichun together, and I will be cheeky to accompany you, and invite the young mistress and the girl over there together, ordinary people only think that the two families can walk around at will, and they are not afraid of alarming people, wouldn't it be better." Mrs. Xing thought for a moment Thinking, said: "It's better that you are thoughtful, yes, you brought the fourth girl to come that day..." You Xiaoxiao hurriedly said: "It's our family's business anyway, the wife should call Feng girl here and become a mother-in-law I don't order my daughter-in-law, I only tire myself, but I've been in partial pain, I'm jealous!" The people around him hurriedly laughed.Mrs. Xing frowned, and just as she was about to speak, You Xiaoxiao lowered her voice again: "My wife, please think about it carefully, after all, Feng girl is the young mistress married by the Ming matchmaker in our family, your direct daughter-in-law, and she is not needed for such a big matter now." When is she going to be used? If you continue to be so special, you are not rushing her to post in the second room!" Mrs. Xing couldn't help being moved when she was said to be the center of the matter, but after all she couldn't deal with Sister Feng, and she was still a little hesitant.

You Xiaoxiao laughed again: "I have an idea, Madam, why don't you leave all this matter to Feng girl, just say that there will be a banquet at home on the [-]th, and let her take Ping'er to go by herself. If it is done, you Don't worry about it, if you don't do it properly, you can call it in time." Mrs. Xing also came to You Xiaoxiao to discuss it out of desperation, but this nephew's daughter-in-law is from the next house and has worked for several times, so it is not easy for her to take care of her. Under normal circumstances, if you think about it, it's not unreasonable for you to have a direct daughter-in-law who doesn't need it.Speaking of who is a mother-in-law, she can still make trivial matters because of her own size, if she speaks out, it will only make others laugh.If that day, in front of Mrs. Wang, the housekeepers and women came running here and there, how could it be easier to meet people in the future?So he made up his mind, and immediately sent someone over there to see if Second Mistress Lian was free.

Sister Feng was lying at home as usual, and when she heard Mrs. Xing sent someone, she didn't dare to neglect her, so she hurriedly cleaned up and brought Ping'er over.As soon as she entered the door and saw You Xiaoxiao sitting next to Mrs. Xing, she couldn't help being taken aback.Mrs. Xing waited for her to ask Ann and asked her to sit down before explaining the matter.Because I was afraid of leaking the news, I didn't mention the meeting. I just said that I invited Mrs. Wang and grandma and girls over for a drink and a show, and I specially asked your sister-in-law Zhen and fourth younger sister to accompany Yunyun.After finishing speaking, he ordered Wang Shanbao's family to give the right card, and asked Sister Feng to go to the library to pay 100 taels of silver.You Xiaoxiao smiled and said: "There must be a lot of fun with Feng girl Zhang Luo. I will not be polite with such a good opera wine. I will bring the big girl to eat and drink. I beg my wife and second grandma not to dislike you." Obedient and obedient, she glanced at Mrs. Xing, and said with a smile: "It's just because there are so many people, my sister-in-law also came earlier that day." Seeing that she was smart, You Xiaoxiao didn't say anything, and left after sitting for a while and went back home , Let their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law discuss it themselves.

Ping'er was sitting in the side room eating tea, waiting impatiently when she saw that Sister Feng finally came out, and seeing that there was no look of anger on her face, she put down half of her heart first, and quickly came up to help her sit in the sedan chair.Just after returning to the mansion, Feng'er came up and said, "Madam just sent for grandma." Sister Feng had to go to Mrs. Wang again.Naturally, it was for the sake of visiting relatives in another hospital, because seeing the end of the new year, the days were getting closer, Mrs. Wang asked a few times about daily preparations, and Sister Feng answered everything in detail, and Mrs. Wang nodded in satisfaction when she saw that everything was thorough. .Seeing that she had nothing to do, Sister Feng was about to take her leave and go back, only to hear Mrs. Wang say again: "I heard that your sister Bao is not feeling well a while ago. You go to the warehouse to find some new things and bring some supplements to see." He laughed again and said, "She is your aunt's daughter. You sisters should be more affectionate, and she will be your arm in the future." Because Mrs. Wang bit the word "aunt" very hard, Sister Feng knew in her heart that this was beating her. Don't get too close to Daiyu, and hastily replied yes.Mrs. Wang saw that she understood, so she didn't say any more.

Sister Feng ran two places without touching her feet, her face inevitably showed a tired look.Ping'er helped her change her clothes, and took ginseng tea to moisten her throat.Sister Feng closed her eyes for a while to refresh herself, and Fang said: "Go find some high-quality pearl longan and sweet-scented osmanthus honey, put them in small porcelain jars, and go to Lixiangyuan." Ping'er agreed, Sister Feng asked again: "You go, be more polite when you see my aunt and Miss Bao, and just say that I should have come to see the girl, but I'm not feeling well right now, so I'm afraid I'll get over it, so I can kiss you another day." Ping'er wrote it down one by one, and asked Feng'er to come and serve.Waiting for Ping'er to leave, Sister Feng leaned on the kang thinking about Mrs. Wang's meaning, and there was something she didn't understand.It was all right at first, but now that Mrs. Wang has the support of her mother, I am afraid that the old lady will not be able to get over it. It will be difficult for Baoyu to marry Lin Daiyu in the future.Lin Daiyu's temperament is impatient with common affairs, and if she really becomes Bao's second grandma, she can be a family for a few more years.But once she marries Xue Baochai and comes in, I'm afraid it won't be easy. I heard that most of the Xue family's property is in her hands.In the future, I'm afraid that my aunt will drive me back to the big house as soon as I enter the door. It's true, after so many years of painstaking efforts, I have made wedding clothes for others!The more Sister Feng thought about it, the more discouraged she became, and she couldn't help being lazy. Feng'er didn't dare to disturb her, knowing that she was in a bad mood, she hurriedly withdrew quietly.

When Ping'er came back from Lixiangyuan, seeing her like this, he first smiled and said, "Auntie and Miss Bao thanked grandma, and asked me to bring out a box of fine dim sum made in the south. Try it?" Sister Feng said weakly, "Leave it alone." Ping'er beat the little girl with the beauty, and sent them out with a wink.After half a day, Sister Feng said, "The eldest lady over there suddenly asked me to cook the noodles and gave me 100 taels of silver." After hearing this, Ping'er hurriedly said, "How many days of opera wine is this? How much is it?" Sister Feng said: "There are not many people, the eldest lady, the grandmother Zhen, the second girl, the fourth girl, and the wife and lady of the Wang family of General Shenwei. Let's put on a small show, right there. In the side yard." Ping'er is used to being the director of the family, and knows that even if there are only a few people in the upper class and the good theater troupe outside, it is enough to use 50 taels of opera wine for this day.So should the remaining 50 taels of silver be returned to Curry?Because the eldest wife has always had a thrifty temperament, she usually gives money freely, which is the first time that she has been generous.Ping'er couldn't help laughing and said, "Could it be that the rest of the money was given to us by the eldest lady?" Sister Feng was laughed at by her, thought for a while, and said, "Don't worry about it for now. After dinner, you and I We went over there together, and asked the women to ask questions together, and the accounts were straightened out. Let's do the work that the eldest wife entrusts us with." Ping'er nodded.

But when everyone in the big room saw Sister Feng coming over with Mrs. Xing's pair, they couldn't help but look at each other.Sister Feng also knew that everyone had their own calculations in their hearts, so she just pretended not to know, and said with a smile: "On the fifteenth day, my wife will invite the wives of General Shenwei Wang's family to come over to have a drink and listen to a play. Since I have entrusted the errand to me, it is necessary I also dislike you sister-in-laws, and I hope that you can work hard for a few days, so don't be ashamed." Everyone hurriedly said: "Don't dare, Second Mistress just orders, how can you be so bold? People!" Sister Feng transferred the menu given by Wang Shanbao's family to the kitchen, and ordered the comprador to withdraw money from her account.The rest of the sheds and theatrical stage are all familiar jobs, so let them perform their own duties.Because it was getting colder and colder, I ordered more felt wool to be used for paving, and dozens of pots of chrysanthemums in full bloom were brought over, and they were very beautifully decorated.The person in charge outside took the post to call the Kunqu opera troupe, and asked the troupe master to prepare a few lively plays... It was only after this was done.On the afternoon of the thirteenth, Sister Feng personally accompanied Madam Xing to the garden, and said where to rest, where to eat, where to change clothes that day, ordered whoever poured the tea and who served the dishes, prepared some snacks and fruits, etc.Madam Xing saw that she was well prepared and she was indeed very capable, so she nodded with a smile.Seeing that she was in a good mood, Sister Feng smiled and said, "The money my wife allocated is quite a bit more..." Mrs. Xing didn't take it seriously, and said with a smile: "You have worked hard these days, so save as much as you have for tea. " Sister Feng was secretly surprised in her heart, but she was as usual on the surface. She only thanked her wife for the reward.Turning around and talking about it with Ping'er, both of them couldn't help being a little surprised.

On the right day, the autumn air is crisp, and You Xiaoxiao really brought Xichun over early in the morning.Because they belong to a girl's family, it's not easy to mention the meeting, so I just took her to see Yingchun and meet new friends the night before yesterday.But Yingchun is a little older and has a good understanding of human affairs, so she vaguely guessed the meaning of her aunt's mother. When she woke up early, she was extra careful when she washed her clothes. She put on a sweet white jacket embroidered with peach blossoms and a purple gauze made of jade. The skirt looks more and more slim.When I saw Xichun, it was a golden blouse with warm edges and a bright red Hunan embroidered eight-sided skirt. The two sisters, one thick and the other light, perfectly complemented each other.

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