'Lin Daiyu' of the Red Chamber

Duke Chu sent off the third prince and King Ying, feeling a little tired, so he turned to the Su family. ♀ Before Jiuxing Tianchen Jue entered the room, he heard women talking and laughing in the room, and the maids at the door came and went frequently.Duke Chu asked a maid casually, only to learn that Mrs. Su was receiving guests.

"Which lady?"

The servant girl replied respectfully: "Mrs. Song of the Duke of Li's Mansion."

It turned out to be the wife of the first-class son Liu Fang, the grandson of Liu Biao, Duke of Li.Chu Gong ordered the servant girl to wait for someone to leave and call him, then turned around and went to the West Wing to take a nap.Chu Gong closed his eyes and rested for a while. He vaguely felt someone coming towards him. He opened his eyes vigilantly and shot a sharp light, and the people around him gave a low cry.Duke Chu took a closer look, and it turned out to be Mrs. Su holding a cashmere blanket in her hand.

Su smiled and handed the felt to the maid beside her, and personally served a bowl of hot tea for Duke Chu to drink.

"I was afraid that you would catch a cold, but I didn't expect to wake you up."

"No problem." After taking two sips of tea, Duke Chu felt refreshed and asked Su Shi, "What is she here for?"

Su hesitated for a moment, and finally said with a smile: "There is nothing to hide, it's okay, Zaixin should have reached the age of marriage, I asked her to help find out if there is any suitable family in the capital. She really cares Today, I specially came here to introduce someone to me. I heard that she is a very good girl. She is the descendant of Ziwei Sheren Xue Gong. We are both imperial merchants, so we are well-matched."

"Oh, so it's his house."

Chu Gong nodded. Before doing anything, merchants have the habit of inquiring about their peers. He had already inquired about the Xue family long before he came to Beijing.

He couldn't be more clear about the current situation of the Xue family. All the most valuable men in the family have died, and there is only a benevolent widow with a pair of children. Wandering around in Huajie Gambling Alley, he is three points more shy than their family's youngest son, Chu Lang.

Chu Lang is a concubine, and he is never expected to inherit the Chu family's family business in the future, no matter how he gets it, he is in the bowl; Xue Pan is different, he is the only son of the serious Xue family, and the Xue family's property will fall on him in the future hand.Can the Xue family have a good future?

Chu Gong didn't really want his precious grandson to marry such a hopeless family. Even if their Chu family didn't want anything from their in-laws, they didn't need to borrow any money, but their in-laws couldn't hinder them either.

"It's not suitable." Duke Chu came to a very rational conclusion after thinking about it deeply.

Su's family is a woman, how can she think so much.She was thinking about her own face, she just boasted about Haikou and promised to be taken care of by others.

"Why don't we take a look first? I'm curious if this girl from the Xue family is really as good as Mrs. Song said. If she is really a good person, it's nothing for our family to pay." With a look of hesitation, he felt that there was still room for this matter, and persuaded him: "Master, you know that a harmonious family and everything is prosperous, and harmony can make money. If we can help Zaixin find a good wife, he will have no worries in the future. Only then can we concentrate on taking care of the Chu family's business, and the Chu family's foundation can continue to flourish."

Duke Chu frowned, and said loosely, "Forget it, just watch it. As you said, if Zai Xin likes it, let him go. If you don't like it, don't mention it again in the future."

Su happily agreed, and immediately arranged for someone to post a message to Aunt Xue, asking her to enjoy the plum blossoms in the back garden of the Chu Mansion.She was also afraid that it would be too embarrassing for the two wives to see each other with their children in the yard, so she sent invitations to Rongguo Mansion and Liguo Mansion by the way.

Mrs. Wang felt a little strange when she received the post from the Chu Mansion. It stands to reason that this kind of event between noble ladies to enjoy flowers and drink tea is mostly invited by acquaintances and friends.She and Mrs. Chu's family had never met before, so it was strange to receive such an invitation.Mrs. Wang pinched the post anxiously and called for Wang Xifeng.

"You have more ideas than I do. Tell me, what's going on with this post."

Inexplicably, Wang Xifeng took the post from Mrs. Wang, took a closer look, and said with a smile: "What's the most important thing for me, isn't it just admiring the flowers? I'll take my younger sisters there later. The Chu family discussed it carefully." It’s not that we have no friendship.”

Wang Xifeng then told Mrs. Wang about Chen Nanny's redemption.

"Just because of this, you have become friends with the Chu family?" Mrs. Wang thought it was inconceivable.

Wang Xifeng said with a smile without hesitation: "Isn't it? The people in their family are very friendly." She then advised Mrs. Wang to seize this good opportunity to make friends. The Chu family is not only rich, but also as big as King Ying. Being a backer and making friends, it will definitely be beneficial to Rongfu in the future.

When Aunt Xue heard that Mrs. Wang had also accepted the post, she felt a little uneasy. Rather than letting Mrs. Wang learn the news from other people, it would be better for her to explain it herself.So I took the post to find Mrs. Wang, and it happened that Wang Xifeng was also there.

Mrs. Wang saw the post in Aunt Xue's hand sharply, and said with an easygoing smile, "You keep it too, which is fine. I just don't worry about Feng girl going alone, and I feel at ease if you go with her."

"That's right." Wang Xifeng quickly echoed with a smile.

"This……"

Before Aunt Xue had time to explain, Mrs. Wang said: "It's hard for them to think so carefully, and they even found out that your mother and daughter are also at our house, so they invited you here. You must have heard of this Chu family. You are both imperial merchants. It’s good to have a look and get to know each other. When I first read this post, I was just as puzzled as you. I think they only came to Beijing not long ago, and they want to make more friends. We shouldn't refute other people's face."

After hearing this, Aunt Xue finally understood.This is because she spent a lot of money to ask the eldest wife of the Liu family to give her family Baochai a chance to lobby. up.

Aunt Xue's mood at this time can no longer be described as helpless, her elder sister is really narcissistic and overconfident!

This marriage with the Chu family may not be possible. Aunt Xue felt that it would be good to be misunderstood by Mrs. Wang. Needless to say, there would be a way out in the future.So he responded with a smile, and reluctantly said a few words to compliment Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang was very useful, and she repeatedly said that Aunt Xue didn't have to be kind, she was from her family and so on.Showing off to Aunt Xue with the attitude that they are the powerful Xue family in Rongfu, it made Aunt Xue feel very sick in her heart.

On this day, Aunt Xue and Wang Xifeng brought Xue Baochai, Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun to the Chu Mansion, while the Song family brought two concubines Qiaozhi and Qiaoting. , She is slim and elegant, but she was born by her aunt after all, she has never seen the big world, and her behavior is full of pettiness.Compared with them, Baochai and Sanchun sisters seem much calmer, especially Baochai, who makes her ladylike temperament stand out even more.

Taking advantage of the occasion of greeting, Mrs. Su carefully observed Miss Xue's family. Her skin was as white as snow, her appearance was handsome and graceful, and her demeanor was calm. As Mrs. Song said, her temperament and demeanor were very similar to that of a dignified official lady. There is no vulgarity of a businessman.Such a girl is worthy of being a granddaughter-in-law.Su smiled with satisfaction.

At this time, someone came to report: "Brother Xin is back." Mrs. Su hurriedly called someone to come over, and told Chu Zaixin to meet the wives.

Xue Baochai hid behind her mother and peeked at the jade-faced young man standing in the center of the ground. He was about fifteen or sixteen years old, handsome in appearance, with a smile on his lips, a gentle expression, and a tall and slender figure.

Baochai blushed, and thought to herself: The eldest brother really didn't lie to him, this Mr. Chu is really a handsome and personable young man.Just looking at his posture, you can tell that he is a gentle person.

Baochai's heartbeat accelerated inexplicably, and her cheeks on both sides gradually became hot.She lowered her head shyly, but she was not willing to take her eyes off Mr. Chu, raised her head again, lowered her head again, raised her head again...

Among the girls present, Baochai was not the only one who blushed, the faces of the two girls from the Liu family were as red as apples, and Yingchun also bowed her head shyly.Tanchun and Xichun are still young, so they don't care about this, and their reactions are quite normal.

After Chu Zaixin said hello, he left in a calm manner, leaving these Huaichun girls in vain...

In the evening of that day, Mrs. Su and Duke Chu cheerfully invited Chu Zaixin to ask him about his wishes.

"How is it?" Su Shi asked excitedly with his eyes open.

"do not like,"

Su frowned, and stared at Chu Zaixin in disbelief.

"I look pretty good. Are you fooling me? Tell me clearly what you don't like about her. If there is a specific and reasonable reason, I won't force you."

Chu Zaixin raised his eyebrows and stroked his chin, as if he was thinking about it carefully, and suddenly said loudly: "The appearance is not bad, it's just the figure, it's a bit fat."

puff!Chu Gong immediately spit out the imported tea. He was very annoyed at his gaffe, and scolded his grandson while wiping his mouth.

"Stinky boy! What's wrong with you learning from that Gu Ling, you have to learn from his mouth! Everyone is a girl, can you use 'fat' to describe her body? The more you learn, the more you go back, and the books are all for nothing."

Su Shi was also dissatisfied, but in the end it was Chu Zaixin who didn't like it, and she couldn't force it.Regrettably, he said: "People think it's rich and honorable, so happy, what's the meaning of 'fat'? But the one in your yard is called Liuyi, who is as thin as a monkey. I don't know what you like about him. I told him , I don't care how much you spoil him, I'm not allowed to leave this matter of marrying a wife and having children."

"Understood." Chu Zaixin smiled at Su Shi, and nodded obediently.Without waiting for her to speak again, he quickly found a reason and escaped from his grandparents' room.

Ever since Gu Ling heard in Chu Zaixin's mouth that Daiyu's father had written a letter into a book, that face that made him unforgettable at first sight always appeared in his mind from time to time.

On this day, Gu Ling finally couldn't take it anymore and went to Niu's room to inquire.

Niu was deeply surprised and stared blankly at Gu Ling for a long time, until she was interrupted by her son's uncomfortable coughing, before she came back to her senses.God, she has raised Gu Ling for so many years, and it was the first time that she found that her indifferent son was interested in something.

congratulations!

Niu's eyes filled with tears immediately, and he was very grateful to his father-in-law Gu Taifu for his wise decision.Niu shouted in his heart: Father, you really have sharp eyes!

Gu Ling coughed again, his cheeks were slightly hot.

Niu smiled happily, held his son's hand cheerfully, and excitedly told Gu Ling everything he knew about Daiyu.

Gu Leng was originally talking with Niu Shi, and saw his eldest brother running uncharacteristically to ask about the situation of his future sister-in-law.Gu Leng found it very interesting, and listened with the mentality of watching the big brother's excitement, and by the way, he could learn about the temperament of the big sister-in-law.Unexpectedly, what my mother said at the beginning was not bad, she talked about the character and background of the Lin family, but it became more and more strange at the end, such as the tone of the daughter of the Lin family, what kind of clothes she wore, and what style she wore. Jewelry and more, everything is fine.

Gu Leng's ears were callused, and he fell asleep.Hitting his forehead on the table top inspired him.Gu Leng rubbed his eyes, heard his mother still talking, and looked at his elder brother sympathetically.With the big brother's personality, he must have a dark face at the moment, and when he couldn't bear it, he interrupted his mother coldly.

Gu Leng took a closer look, opened his mouth wide, and almost dropped his jaw in shock.The eldest brother is still listening seriously!And his complexion is much softer than usual, not so cold anymore.

What's happening here?Gu Leng blinked, he must not have woken up, he was still dreaming.

"..." Niu Shi finally finished speaking, pursed his dry mouth, took a bowl of tea from the maid, and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing that her eldest son's expression was normal, Niu smiled happily. This was the first time she had talked to Gu Ling for so long.Usually, the two of them, mother and son, always talk nonchalantly.This girl Daiyu is really her lucky star, she is the bridge of communication between her and her eldest son.

"Far away, if you have any questions, just ask, and my mother will know everything."

Gu Leng glanced at Niu Shi, and hummed in his heart: My mother, you always talk so much and in such specific ways, why do you still have questions?

"Is mother satisfied with her?"

Gu Leng was surprised again: Oh my god, the eldest brother actually asked a question!

"Satisfied, of course." Niu smiled.

Gu Ling was silent for a while, then said "Yes" expressionlessly, and said goodbye to Niu.

Gu Leng was stunned for a long time, until Gu Ling's figure disappeared, and then he realized that he stretched out his hand and shouted: "Brother!".It's a pity that it's too late, people have already gone far.

Niu knocked off Gu Leng's hand, and scolded him: "Why do you call your elder brother, he is busy, and he has to go out of Beijing today."

Gu Leng pouted dissatisfiedly: "Tian Hengzhi's manuscript, he promised to lend it to me."

"Get it in his study by yourself."

Gu Leng shivered and shook his head.He didn't dare, if his elder brother found out, he would be frozen for ten days and half a month.This is not terrible, what is terrible is that if he encounters any difficulties in the future, the eldest brother will not help him.Gu Leng shrunk back aggrievedly, and sighed, he'd better wait patiently for his elder brother to come back.

Seeing that Gu Leng was about to leave, Niu asked strangely, "Where are you going? Didn't you say you wanted to have lunch here?"

Gu Leng smiled mischievously, and stuck out his tongue at Niu Shi: "I'm not eating here, I'm going to my grandmother's place, and I just happened to tell her about what I saw today!"