You're Crossing the Red Mansions

After hearing Mrs. Wang's words, Jia Zheng didn't dare to refute it because he had to rely on Wang Ziteng, but it's really not appropriate for an aunt who raised children to open her mouth and sell, so he said: "Look at Sanya and Brother Huan In terms of share, we have to give them a bit of dignity..." Madam Wang sneered and said: "The master is so generous, Aunt Zhao's monthly money is two taels of silver, plus the little girls who serve are a full two taels of money, not to mention It still occupies a courtyard with an open door, we are really going to move out, don’t you know that the old mansion is cramped? Baoyu won’t have a place to live when he gets married and has children?” Jia Zheng was speechless by her words, and Mrs. Wang saw his arrogance. Weak, he said: "Okay, since the master is reluctant, it's fine to stay, but in the future, I won't be able to do my aunt's money. If there is still a shortage of serving women, let the two of them fill in." Jia Zheng had no choice but to do so. Yes.

Jia Amnesty took Mrs. Xing back to the main room after the victory. Jia Lian, Sister Feng, Yingchun, etc. were all waiting in the main hall.Jia She said with a smile: "You all order to go down and gather our things quickly, and prepare to move to the other side of Rongxi hall. Lian'er and your daughter-in-law will still live in the yard over there without moving, and the second girl will still live in the garden. Zhu'er's daughter-in-law and the third girl are also waiting. You are the master and need more care. The house of the second master and the second wife needs to be renovated, and Lian'er will take someone to do it. Lian'er-in-law will follow your wife to find the second Madam took over the account, and will formally manage the house tomorrow." Everyone quickly agreed, but Mrs. Xing said with a smile: "From now on, just let the daughter-in-law take Yinger to manage the house. I eat, drink and go shopping everywhere every day." Leisurely." Sister Feng knew that Mrs. Xing was too lazy to take care of things, but she wanted to avoid suspicion, so she hurriedly said, "Our little ones are careless, how can we live without my wife's advice?" Mrs. Xing now has Jia Cong by her side. , and knowing that Jia Lian will become a prince in the future, and she is a stepmother, how can she stick a needle in the eyes of her son and daughter-in-law again?What's more, he didn't have to worry about food and clothing. Jia Amnesty had said earlier that the property would be shared equally among his sons, and he just wanted to be an old lord, so he didn't answer.

Seeing that their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are humble and harmonious, which is a sign of prosperity, Jia She was satisfied, so he smiled and said: "You don't have to push it, there must always be a master in the family, and there will be an old lady on top. In the future, there will be a lot of sons and grandchildren. If it doesn't work, it's Lian's daughter-in-law who is in charge of the affairs, and your wife will stamp all the big money." This is also a surprise, because Mrs. Quan Xing, the housekeeper, couldn't fight for it, but now it's delivered to her door. It would be bad for Madam to evade after seeing the words, and she made up her mind not to reach out, so she complied.Jia Amnesty saw that the family affairs were clear, so he went to Dongfu to talk to Jia Jing in person.Although Jia Zhen is the patriarch now, she took it over from Lao Tzu. As long as Jia Jing says one good word, the rest will follow suit.

At this time, You Xiaoxiao was at home and Huanyan was arranging the full moon gift for the young masters of the Lin family and the Xue family, three gold bracelets, gold locks, and gold ingots, plus some red silk and brocade. Huanyan wrote a sign and came over to show You Xiaoxiao.I saw Hong Zhi hurried in and told about the separation of the Rong Mansion.You Xiaoxiao listened carefully, and then said: "Although it's not an honorable thing, the old lady on the other end nodded, and no one else can say anything wrong." Huan Yan responded: "We should also arrange a gift Come and send it to the old man." You Xiaoxiao couldn't help laughing and said: "Your hoof is getting worse!" Everyone was talking and laughing, and suddenly reported Miss Xue to come and see the big grandma.Ordinarily, girls in boudoirs were never allowed to go out without invitation, so Xue Baochai must have encountered extremely difficult things before coming here.You Xiaoxiao didn't show any surprise on her face, she just ordered to come in quickly.Baochai was uneasy all the way, seeing You Xiaoxiao's enthusiasm, she felt a little calm in her heart, sat down to talk some gossip first, You Xiaoxiao naturally asked about the second sister You and the young master of Xue's family, knowing that Xue's house took good care of her, she said with a smile "I'm going to visit my second sister sometime. I'm relieved that everything is fine now, but it's hard work for sister Xue." Then she winked to the left and right, and Huanyan and Hongzhi hurriedly retreated.

Baochai burst into tears at this time, and cried: "I came here uninvited this time, because I have something to ask sister-in-law Zhen." You Xiaoxiao hurriedly said: "Whatever my sister says, we are all family members. Come on." It turned out that Mrs. Wang saw that the big house had cleared the accounts, and she was reluctant to spend money to fill in the gaps, and because Yuan Chun was unhappy, she knew that it would be difficult for Baoyu to ask for a marriage, so she simply went back to Aunt Xue to ask for a marriage, and then she didn't say anything about it. Home, just want to borrow some money.At first, Aunt Xue was chilled by the elder sister's repeated attempts, but Baochai had passed her age, and the few families who came to her were not decent. Mrs. Wang's coming to bring up the marriage again was like sending charcoal in a timely manner.Baochai was naturally unwilling, so Aunt Xue persuaded: "My son, Jia's family is not low-profile, and you and Baoyu know each other well. If you go in with you, who would dare disrespect you?" I was dissatisfied, but seeing my mother was worried day and night, it was hard to refuse, so I had to bear the shame and come over to ask You Xiaoxiao for an idea.

After hearing this, You Xiaoxiao sighed: "The in-laws are too soft-hearted, and they are also sisters who have an old relationship." After speaking, the wind changed: "It's just that the in-laws don't know, and the family will be separated in the West Mansion in a few days. It's gone." As soon as this remark came out, Baochai asked in surprise: "When did this happen? Auntie, she..." You Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "It's also a coincidence that my sister came here. The elder of the West Mansion is discussing the division with our master outside. As for the matter of family settlement, the old ladies over there have all nodded their heads, so they are about to divide?" Baochai thought for a while and asked, "Could it be the palace..." You Xiaoxiao secretly praised her for being smart, nodded slightly and said "That's right, it must be that the life of the empress is not very satisfactory." Baochai let go of his heart, and said with a long sigh of relief: "If this is the case, I have something to say to persuade my mother, but my aunt is actually hiding it from us..." You Xiaoxiao waved her hand and said: "The second wife also has difficulties, so let's not mention them." After finishing speaking, she smiled and said: "I also know that my sister is the head of the family, different from those cowardly little daughters. There is no outsider in the head, but there is one thing I need to tell my sister in advance." Baochai's heart skipped a beat when she heard her words hinted.

You Xiaoxiao said in a low voice: "If you say that my sister is a person, I don't have to pick and choose, but there are some things I can't say, because my sister is a sensible person, so I have the courage to discuss it with my sister. Does my sister know about Shenwu General Feng's family? Baochai nodded silently.You Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "The grandma of the Feng family just passed away last month, and she has no heirs behind her. The masters and wives of the Feng family are all in a hurry. I don't think I will start a new life in half a year. If my sister is willing, I will I should ask the uncle to find a way to deliver a message to the Feng family." Baochai lowered her head and thought about it for a long time before whispering: "I... I am willing..." You Xiaoxiao knows that she can make decisions , so he laughed and said: "As long as I have my sister, I will feel relieved. Besides, the Feng family and Brother Xue have always been friends. Who will dare to treat you poorly when you marry in the future?" Baochai heard her speak bluntly, She couldn't help but blushed and said: "It's just..." You Xiaoxiao knew what it meant, and said, "Don't worry, the Feng family's matter is just one of them, anyway, there are still a few months left, if there are other good ones, we will also Just don't let it go." Baochai nodded, marriage is the top priority in her heart, and she usually knows that sister-in-law Zhen will do what she says, so since she agreed to go to Feng's house to talk about marriage, she naturally has seven or eight points in her heart. grasp.Seeing that she finally calmed down, You Xiaoxiao said again: "I will talk to my wife, so that she doesn't have to worry. You go back today and talk about the division of the Xifu slowly, and the rest is at ease."

After sending Xue Baochai away, You Xiaoxiao rested in the room for half a day. When Jia Zhen came in and saw her closing her eyes and was about to go out, You Xiaoxiao hurriedly opened her eyes when she heard the voice and said, "I didn't sleep, I just squinted. What happened in the house?" What’s the matter?” Jia Zhen sat down and said with a smile: “The meaning over there is that you are afraid of long nights and dreams, and I also persuade our master to preside over the assignment earlier.” You Xiaoxiao helped Huanyan to sit up, and said with a smile: “Yes That's right." As the two talked about Yuanchun again, Jia Zhen sighed: "Our mother is also out of luck. Who would have thought that Concubine Wu Guifei would be pregnant so soon, and the emperor will be more partial. It's a pity that my mother Entering the palace with her has not dealt with it these years, and the Wu family sent two more girls in, and after a few words, the emperor's heart towards the empress gradually faded." You Xiaoxiao knew that the Jia family was defeated. Yu Yuanchun fell out of favor, also because the men in the family were so underwhelming that none of them could stand on their own.At present, the Ningguo Mansion is following the rules, coupled with the establishment of an academy, etc., Jia Zhen has changed her habits, and Jia Rong has continued to strive, making people unable to get hold of it.The Rongguo Mansion next door came home separately, and the accounts of the eldest and second households will be cleared up in the future. Although Mrs. Wang and others may be involved in further disturbances, they should not be too deep.It doesn't matter whether Yuan Chun is favored or not.

Only Jia Zhen sighed again: "After listening to the elder master's words today, I realized that the second wife is too harsh in her daily affairs. No wonder they plan to divide the family." If she is generous, who can't tolerate her?" Jia Zhen nodded, and then said: "The mansion must be in chaos these days, and the people below are forbidden to go there." You Xiaoxiao complied, and then told her that she was going to be a matchmaker for Feng Ziying.After hearing this, Jia Zhen said with a smile: "Sister Xue is a good one. Although she is from a business family, it's okay for a daughter-in-law to be a step-wife..." She stopped talking quickly.You Xiaoxiao knew that he was afraid of trapping her, so she quickly smiled and said, "I'm not a narrow-minded person, I'm too worried. I just watched Sister Xue crying pitifully, and if I followed my wife's wishes, I would ration Baoyu. I can't bear it in my heart." Jia Zhen sneered and said, "Baoyu is so dishonest, the old lady in the house will love him for nothing." Then she said: "Jia Huan in the second room is promising, and the master said that next year he must be able to win. A scholar." You Xiaoxiao nodded and said: "Just in time, Grandma Zhu will also send Lan'er here in a few days, so the two uncles and nephews should enter the venue together." Jia Zhen sighed: "Fortunately so The second room will not be completely defeated." You Xiaoxiao also asked him to go to Feng's residence to find out about the rumors in a few days, but Jia Zhen refused to mention it.

Mrs. Wang in that mansion suppressed the matter of the separation of the family and wrote a letter to Wang Ziteng in a hurry, meaning that the elder brother treated the younger brother harshly when the Jia family separated, and said that she had worked hard in the Jia family for many years and was actually kicked out to live in the old mansion. Yunyun, thinking that Wang Ziteng could come forward and say something.But Wang Ziteng has been an official for a long time, and he knows the pros and cons of it. Because he is out of town and doesn't know where to go, he secretly asks Wang Zisheng and his wife to inquire about Jia's affairs.Mrs. Wang Zisheng now follows Xue's family and walks closer, so she comes to Xue's mansion.

What a shrewd person Baochai is, ever since You Xiaoxiao found out about the separation of the family in the West Mansion, she asked Yinger to find a familiar woman to inquire about the news.I got the truth and told my family about it. When Aunt Xue saw that Mrs. Wang really treated herself like a fool, she was so angry that her ribs hurt. Baochai persuaded: "From now on, just keep less contact with Auntie, Mom. Why bother yourself, now that it's cold, go to your sister-in-law's room to visit your nephew if you have nothing to do, and open your heart." Aunt Xue couldn't help crying: "I only hate that I believed her words and delayed you..." Bao Chai was almost in tears when she heard the words, and quickly held back and said, "Mom, don't say such things. Who will know what will happen in the future."

One day Mrs. Wang Zisheng came over and talked about the affairs of Jia's mansion. Baochai said: "Third aunt also knows that the mansion will also be the grand master's succession in the future, and now it is justified to return to the main hall, even if it is unreasonable to report to the outside world. Mrs. Wang Zisheng nodded slightly after hearing this, and then revealed a little bit about Mrs. Wang's letter to Wang Ziteng.Baochai said with a smile: "Although I am a niece, I also told my third aunt that my aunt is a daughter of the Wang family, and sister Feng is also a daughter of the Wang family. It's the empress in the palace, these three aunts are clear in their hearts. The second uncle is even more understanding, so why bother to get involved in the affairs of Jia's family?" Mrs. Wang Zisheng is also well-informed in the capital, and Baochai heard about it. Then he couldn't help asking: "I have heard a few words in recent days, and your aunt always said it well, so I didn't take it to heart. Could it be that the empress is in the palace..." Baochai hurriedly said: How do we know what happened here?" Mrs. Wang Zisheng understood, and said something else before going back.I talked to Wang Zisheng at night, and after Wang Ziteng received his brother's letter, he read it carefully and understood the true meaning.After all, the two families of Jia and Wang are serious friends, and they will deal with the big house in the future, so why bother to offend Jia She on behalf of Mrs. Wang?

Mrs. Wang here is looking forward to Wang Ziteng's letter, but she is hopeless, but there is no news for a long time.A few days later, Jia Jing and Jia Zhen brought a few elders to Rongxi Hall to preside over the division of the family. Jia's mother had nothing to say. Mrs. Xing and Sister Feng had already cleared up the public accounts, and Jia Amnesty drew up the plan. The written evidence shows that the public account deficit was also collected by himself, but all the foreign debt IOUs issued during Mrs. Wang's housekeeping were repaid by Erfang.The other farm shops were divided into two, and within ten days Jia Zheng moved to the old mansion.Then Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng pressed their fingerprints in front of the patriarch and it was considered a formal separation.Everyone praised Jia Amnesty for his generosity, so naturally they stayed for a drink at noon.Only Jia Zheng went back with a gray face. Mrs. Wang saw that he was so affectionate and knew that the situation was over.

Because Jia Amnesty only said that Tanchun and Li Wan were staying in the garden, but didn't mention Baoyu, and Mrs. Wang was also thinking of taking her son with her, so she sent Zhou Rui's family to Yihong Courtyard first, and told them Musk Moon and others packed up their things early and moved out.Baoyu was surprised when he heard that he was going to live with his parents in the old mansion after the family separation. She Yue persuaded: "At this time, my wife is not happy. The second master should be more considerate. It's better to live there first." Be filial to the old lady." Baoyu was greedy for the beautiful scenery in the garden, but he didn't want to live near Jia Zheng, so he went to find the old lady.Jia's mother was most proud of her grandson at first, and she could do anything, but now because she has to live in the big house, and Jia Amnesty has never said a word, she also weighed the importance, so she said to Baoyu, "You are with your master and wife. Let’s get closer together, Yuanzi can’t run away here, just come for a stroll sometimes.” Baoyu, on the other hand, didn’t wink at her, assuming that Jia’s mother was as usual, and she would agree if she begged again. Seeing him so ignorant, Jia's mother inevitably became a little bored in her heart.Yuanyang hurriedly persuaded: "Second master, the old lady has been very tired these days, and it is time to rest." Baoyu just gave up and went out.

Jia Muku sat for a while, fully aware that the present is not what it used to be, and although the days to come are not in the hands of her son, she still has to be cautious.Jia Cong is a few years younger than Baoyu, and he has already graduated as a scholar. Jia Lian is also very proficient in common affairs, so it's fine if the Rongguo Mansion is in their hands.Looking at Baoyu like this again, I'm afraid she will let her hard work go in vain.Mother Jia thought for a while, and suddenly said to Yuanyang, "Go and call Miss Smith over."

Shi Xiangyun knew that the mansion had been turned upside down in the past few days, so he was naturally uneasy.When I got to Jiamu's room, I saw my aunt's kind face, but my heart was cold.Jiamu took Xiangyun's hand and talked for a long time, before finally saying: "My good boy, you have lived here for a long time, I'm afraid your uncle and aunt are worried about it, why don't you go back and have a look?" After hearing this, Shi Xiangyun forced a smile and said, "I still want to talk to my ancestors, I should go back after living for so long." Seeing that she was so sensible, Jia's mother sighed inwardly, if Jia Cong hadn't been with her The age difference is too great, but we can slowly discuss it with Jia She, and now asking Xiangyun to stay in Jia's mansion may really delay her for the rest of her life.He called Yuanyang to give her the prepared 1000 taels of silver bill, and then gave her a few instructions before sending her out.Xiangyun went out, the tears in his eyes finally fell, and Cuilu whispered beside him: "Girl, Baoyu is not as good as before when the family is separated. It's no pity for us to leave." Xiangyun shook his head and said "You don't understand." She is now the abandoned son of her great-aunt, so it will be even more difficult for her to return to the Shi family.Fortunately, 1000 taels of silver were given back, but the road ahead will become more and more difficult.

The families in Rongguo Mansion were separated silently. Jia Zheng took Mrs. Wang, Baoyu and others to the old mansion. Tanchun's housekeeper Quan was gathered up, and he simply moved out of Qiushuangzhai and went to the old mansion.Li Wan heard that Jia Sheyun allowed him to live in the garden, so he stayed there.Mrs. Wang is now in the same situation as the big house, and after talking with Mrs. Li about sending Baoyu to the Imperial College for half a day, there is still no news, so she sent someone to tell Li Wan that the second room's life is tight, and everyone's monthly needs will be met in the future. cut in half.Now Li Wan invested the private house that he had accumulated over the years to You Xiaoxiao to build an embroidery house and a silver house outside, and he would earn a lot of money every year. How could there be such a little money in his eyes, so he just laughed it off after hearing this.On the contrary, a woman secretly reported this matter to Sister Feng.After discussing with Mrs. Xing, Sister Feng allocated a monthly allowance to Li Wan and Jia Lan every month.Li Wan was grateful in his heart without mentioning it.

Mrs. Wang swallowed her anger and returned to the old mansion. Seeing that Wang Ziteng didn't show up on the other side, Jia Zheng became impatient with Mrs. Wang in his words, and he couldn't support his husband as in the past, and he couldn't buy books and paintings at will. Even more unhappy.All day long, he either forces Baoyu to study or drinks with Aunt Zhao, and because Jia Huan is studying in Dajian Academy, he becomes more polite to Aunt Zhao.Mrs. Wang was always on fire in her heart, and finally made it to the day when she entered the palace. When she saw Yuan Chun, she cried and told about her situation in the mansion one by one.Yuan Chun listened quietly, because there were people outside who couldn't say much, so she sent Mrs. Wang out when the time came.Seeing Yuan Chun stunned, Baoqin hurriedly said: "Madam, Madam has already left..." Yuan Chun raised the teacup with trembling hands, not knowing whether it was hot or cold, poured it down in one gulp, and said coldly: "Go clean it up, Let's go see the queen." Now that Concubine Wu Gui is favored, she is naturally a thorn in the queen's side.Although she lost today, she is still officially listed as a concubine. The emaciated camel is bigger than a horse. She believes that the queen will naturally use her.