'Lin Daiyu' of the Red Chamber

Xueyan hurriedly smiled and said: "The girl is packing books in the attic, I'll call her right now.

"Forget it, let me go."

Mrs. Wang raised the corners of her mouth proudly, this time she wanted to catch Daiyu face to face, and see how she would act like a monster in front of the old lady.

On the first floor of the attic, there is a formal living room, a bedroom, and two side rooms, enough for Daiyu to use alone.Wang Xifeng didn't ask people to clean up the second and third floors carefully. The books on the left and right were full of stereotyped books, which were extremely heavy and there was nothing to move; Then simply scrub the floor furniture.

Mrs. Wang went up to the second floor, and Daiyu was spreading books all over the floor. Since there was no place to set her feet, she called Daiyu downstairs to talk.

Mrs. Wang politely asked Daiyu if she was used to taking the initiative, and if there is anything else that needs to be purchased?Hearing that Daiyu said she was satisfied, she smiled triumphantly.

Mrs. Wang smirked and asked Daiyu, "Where is the Buddhist hall?" In fact, she was asking why Daiyu didn't go to chant scriptures?Didn’t you want this place to read scriptures for your mother?Why are you playing with the maid now?

Daiyu didn't go into Mrs. Wang's meaning, so she took her to the next room and showed her the Buddhist hall.Thanks to Mrs. Wang, said: "Daiyu is grateful for the trouble of the second auntie!"

Mrs. Wang didn't know whether Daiyu didn't understand, or if she understood and pretended to be confused, she pointed at her directly and said, "I'm fine, but don't disappoint the old lady's wishes."

Daiyu glanced at Mrs. Wang and was slightly taken aback, only then did she realize that Mrs. Wang was here to provoke.Dai Yuxin's friendship with Mrs. Wang will be negative in an instant from zero.Daiyu was very angry, and the consequences were serious.

Daiyu brought Mrs. Wang to the yard, pointed to the books all over the floor and asked, "I heard from Sister Lian that Brother Xianzhu likes to read very much. He probably bought these?"

"Exactly, he is very knowledgeable. (Infinite Azeroth)"

Mrs. Wang nodded, her eyes showed sadness, she glanced at Daiyu suspiciously, the girl was smiling at her.Mrs. Wang's heart skipped a beat, and she guessed what kind of medicine was sold in Daiyu's gourd. She probably blamed her for leaving Jia Zhu's belongings here.

Mrs. Wang pondered: The books in Cuiyu Pavilion should have gone with Zhu'er, because Jiamu said to keep it for thinking, and said that when Baoyu grows up in the future, she can also take the books that his elder brother has read. Set an example for him, and that's what's left.Besides, there is no taboo about studying and learning, so why should Daiyu, a little girl, despise her?She is not afraid even if she puts this matter in front of Jia Mu, she will have a reason to the end.

In this way, Mrs. Wang gained confidence, straightened her back and looked down on Daiyu, and prepared a cover, and when she said something to Daiyu, she would trap this girl to death.

"Then this book is considered to be left behind by Big Brother Zhu?"

Mrs. Wang nodded, looked at Daiyu sadly and said, "Are these books hindering you from reciting scriptures? I'll send someone to clean them right away." We must make the movement louder, so that the people who move the books will follow the old lady. In front of the hospital.The dead are the greatest, she does not believe that the old lady dares to protect her in front of the dead!

"No, no, my aunt misunderstood me. I am also a book lover. Brother Jianzhu stored these books very carefully. He guessed that he must be of the same path as me and also a book lover. I saw these The book has been there for many years, and it is a bit moldy. It just so happens that the weather is fine today, so I ordered the maids to move it out to dry it. I shouldn’t be bothering with this business, but now it’s Qingming, so I can do something for Big Brother Zhu. I express my condolences." Seeing Mrs. Wang's face turning blue and white, Daiyu put on an apologetic expression and said, "Look at me, I forgot to let you know! Auntie, please forgive Daiyu, it was Daiyu who was reckless and didn't know the rules, so she forgot to tell you You."

"Where, you have such a heart, my aunt is very grateful. Mrs. Wang forced a smile and answered Daiyu. She really underestimated this fluffy girl. Not only did she not fall into the trap, she even got her into the army. In the little girl's words The nonsense is all about Jia Zhu, and it's nothing more than insinuating that she forgot her dead son, scolding her for not knowing how to miss and pay homage to him during Qingming Festival. The stinky girl is calling her an unvirtuous mother in a different way!

Mrs. Wang bid farewell to Daiyu, and after turning around, her face turned livid from a smile.She strode back bitterly, scolding Lin Daiyu, Jia Min, and by the way, Jia Mu all in her heart.

Mrs. Wang felt that there was no place to vent her anger, so she went straight to Li Wan's room, reprimanded Li Wan severely, and punished her to recite thirty scriptures for her eldest son, and she was not allowed to eat or sleep if she couldn't finish reading.Li Wan had always been virtuous and peaceful, so she naturally accepted Mrs. Wang's admonition.Only then did Mrs. Wang let go of her grievances, and returned to her residence without a word.

Besides, from the day of Qingming, Daiyu was chanting scriptures behind closed doors, except for the maids who delivered three meals a day, no idlers were allowed to enter.

The Altar Sutra, the Diamond Sutra, the Lotus Sutra, the Shurangama Sutra, the Vimalakirti Sutra, and the Daiyu Sutra were all copied over and over and incinerated one by one.After finishing all this, Daiyu stayed in the side room of the Buddhist hall to read other books, enjoying herself leisurely.

When the half-month period expired, Baoyu, Baochai and Sanchun sisters all came to welcome her to Jia Mu in person.On the way, Baoyu kept asking Daiyu how she was doing these days, whether she was used to food and lodging, and so on.Daiyu answered concisely one by one.

Sister Sanchun also missed Daiyu, pulled Daiyu and said: "These days we don't have my sister to accompany us to play, and we are always unhappy. Now it's all right, we sisters are all together again."

When Baochai heard this, a trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes, she was silent for a while, adjusted her smile in time, and joined in the words of the Sanchun sisters; she was still talking and laughing, as if she never minded.

When they arrived at Jia Mu's place, they had already prepared snacks, tea and fruits for them to enjoy.Daiyu saw that Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing and Wang Xifeng were all there, but Li Wan was missing, so she asked.

Yingchun secretly glanced at Mrs. Wang, and whispered to Daiyu, "I was chanting scriptures for Brother Zhu a few nights ago, and I got cold, so I can't get out of bed now."

Baochai interjected with a smile: "We are going to see her, are you going?" Baochai deliberately increased the volume of "we".

Daiyu heard what Baochai meant, and she didn't want to stop thinking about it. She narrowed her eyes and said with a smile, "Go! My sister-in-law is ill, of course I will go."

Taking advantage of Daiyu Baochai's speech, Mrs. Wang smiled at Jia Mu and said, "Look at them, they are like sisters."

Mother Jia's eyes sank, she glanced at Mrs. Wang, and nodded slightly, as a response.

Seeing that Jia's mother was not in a high mood, Mrs. Wang felt upset and gave Wang Xifeng a wink.

Wang Xifeng hurriedly smiled and said to Jia's mother: "Old ancestor, look at them, a few of them get together and whisper their ears, and they don't know what to say. Do you think they will speak ill of me?"

"You spoiled monkey, you have done a lot of bad things yourself, and you don't allow others to talk about it? Your mouth grows on others, and they will say what they want to say." Jiamu teased Wang Xifeng cheerfully, and then called Daiyu to ask. Yu told Mother Jia the content of the conversation just now.Jia Mu nodded and praised them for their intentions.He ordered Yuanyang to take some ginseng medicinal materials and asked Daiyu and others to bring them to Li Wan.

Jia's mother remembered another thing, and told Wang Xifeng: "A few days ago, this girl Daiyu always mentioned her father to me. I thought I should also send a message to son-in-law Lin. You should find someone reliable to send the message." After speaking, Jia Mu ordered Yuanyang to be brought to Wang Xifeng by Daiyu's letter.

Yuanyang gave Ping'er something wrapped in a brocade handkerchief in the shape and thickness of a book. Wang Xifeng weighed it and said with a smile: "It's still the same as in previous years. Sister Lin's letter is written like a book. I don't know what is written here. What? My sister is more filial, compared to her, we are almost unworthy."

Jia Mu smiled and said, "I was curious too. Then one day I asked her if she would be tired after writing so many things at once. Guess what she said? She said that she saved up the letters one by one every day. , it’s not like a book when it’s been piled up for a year.”

Wang Xifeng lamented: "Poor sister Lin misses her father! It's a pity that the capital is far away from Yangzhou City, so we can't send letters every month. If not, we can fill in more people and hire 20 people to send letters for Lin sister. of."

"No need, it's not easy for a girl to go through such ostentation. Even if we want to, she won't."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "But, she is the one who understands people's minds the most. If she knows that she is bothering us, she will not dare to live anymore and go home in fear, but I have committed a crime." Wang Xifeng dared to say this because she knew that the old lady was not would agree to this.Besides, the financial situation of Yirong Mansion no longer allows this.It is already very difficult to maintain the big scenes of the past, adding new scenes will only make life more difficult for this family.

Wang Xifeng chatted with Jia's mother for a while, and resigned first because of some miscellaneous matters to deal with. Before leaving, Jia's mother did not forget to ask Wang Xifeng to arrange the messenger properly.

Lin Zhixiao's family had been sitting in the side room waiting to report back. Seeing the second grandma coming, they quickly got up and saluted.When Wang Xifeng sat down, she didn't dare to sit down. She waited for Wang Xifeng to finish her tea and catch her breath before she opened her mouth to report.Speak concisely and to the point, without missing a word that should be said, and not say a word that should not be said.

Wang Xifeng nodded, said "Do as you say", and fell down on the couch to rest.Lin Zhixiao's family backed out and was about to leave when Ping'er suddenly stopped him.Seeing that Ping'er was holding a brocade bag in Lin Zhixiao's house, he asked curiously what it was.

Ping'er smiled and said: "This is a letter entrusted to her father by Miss Lin. It has been written for a whole year, and it is so thick. Because of the recent bandit disturbances, the old lady specially asked Second Mistress to choose a suitable and reliable person to send it. This thing Although it is worthless, in the eyes of Miss Lin and Uncle Lin, it is worth a thousand gold. It is difficult to explain if it is damaged or lost. So this time we have to choose someone who is physically strong and good at martial arts. It is best to be familiar with it. Daoer, the money will not be short of him. We pay the fee here, and Mr. Lin will reward it when we arrive in Yangzhou. It is double wages. If the journey is safe and smooth, it can be regarded as a very light and rich money. Lots of work."