The Hairpin of the Red Chamber

Ever since Tanchun Li Wan was a housekeeper, the word "expenses" was the last thing he could hear. Even Li Wan, who was so dull in his words and deeds, had personally sent out several dignified servants. It can be seen.So when the two heard Baochai say "thrifty", Qiqi stopped and turned around, and Tanchun hurriedly urged: "Sister Bao, tell me quickly."

Li Wan was better, but could not stop staring at Baochai.

Baochai said, "Let's talk to my sister-in-law." Li Wan and Tanchun, one on each side, followed Baochai to Daoxiang Village every step of the way. Baochai said: "This idea was thought up by me and Shao'er together. You don't have to go away, you are all nearby. If there is something I didn't think of, let's discuss it together."

After hearing this, Yingchun Xichun found a place to sit by herself. Li Wan, Daiyu, and Tanchun were all sitting. Du Baochai stood in the middle, cleared her throat, and said slowly, "You probably have thought of this way too. It is to sell the flowers and grass in the garden, and then grow some beautiful fruits. Even the sheds can be set up on the side of the garden, and some vegetables can be grown in it all year round. , the most rare thing is melons, fruits and vegetables, the ones grown in our garden are much fresher and more convenient than those grown outside the city, and there is no need to worry about selling them in the city."

Li Wan said: "That's the case. After all, we don't understand the matter of Jiarong. Besides, it's hard to control the wretched wife who is full of gardens."

Baochai smiled and said, "Actually, this is what I want to tell you the most." She was thirsty and was about to call someone, when suddenly a cup of tea was handed over to her. Baochai took the tea and smiled at Daiyu. Li Wan felt impolite. , hurriedly sent the little girls to serve tea and fruits, and invited Baochai to sit down. Baochai sat down and drank half a bowl of tea in small sips. Daiyu smiled and looked at her. When he didn't swallow it, he leaned over and whispered: "Drink my tea, but you will be mine."

Baochai's complexion remained unchanged, and she said with a smile: "You have taken my tea for countless times, and you finally gave me a cup, so why don't you say so!"

Daiyu glanced at her, took the teacup from her hand, and handed it to Suyun. Tanchun said with emotion: "Sister Lin has become more and more like an adult since she reached Jiji. I don't know who is so lucky. I got Sister Lin to be my daughter-in-law."

If Sister Feng was here, she would have joked about Baoyu and Daiyu, but she was not here, and no one said anything more. Tanchun had no one to answer, so she had to say to herself, "I don't know when Brother Baoyu will leave school."

When Baochai heard the first sentence, he just laughed with Daiyu, but when he heard the second sentence, he was a little unhappy, and sat upright, "Let's talk about the business first."

Tanchun thoughtfully didn't mention it again, and just listened to Baochai's way of managing the garden.

In the previous life that Baochai had gradually begun to forget, Tanchun once had the idea of ​​the Grand View Garden.

At that time, although the Jia family had already begun to lose, there was still a big family and a big business. No one paid attention to the little income in the garden. Unlike now, although there is still a title left, there is actually very little income left. If With the future in the garden, I can still subsidize it somewhat.

It's just that the method Tanchun thought of in the previous life was still too simple, which led to many disputes in the garden, not to mention that the children and women were greedy for self-interest, which also hindered the expenses in Jia's mansion.

After discussing it with Daiyu, Baochai changed the method of exploring the spring, and still asked everyone to occupy their own space, but they didn't ask them to take all the income, but the master and the servants took it away. All the flowers and plants that Jia's family wanted to use were bought according to the market price, and the dividends were distributed every month according to the income.

Baochai also followed the method her family used to do business, separating the growers from the sellers. The growers were paid according to the amount they sowed, and the sellers were paid according to the selling price. , Baochai, Tanchun, and Li Wan each gave out a maid, and all the money was handled by these three maids. Although all corruption could not be avoided, they were much more promising than in the previous life. Speaking of the method in detail, Daiyu explained clearly where and what kind of things are suitable for planting, and which daughter-in-law to send to take care of them. In lower case letters, it clearly states the considerations for the increase or decrease of the household, and the arrangements for purchasing and harvesting. Not only Li Wan and Tanchun, but Yingchun Xichun also expressed admiration when they heard this—they lived in Jia's house every day, He is not as clear as Daiyu and Baochai about the servants and servants in Jia's mansion, let alone understand the detours of those who plant flowers and grass.

This matter is simple to say, but it is really complicated to do. The six of them sat and discussed for an afternoon before they settled down. Li Wan then went to see Mrs. Wang with the booklet in his sleeve, and Tan Chun said apologetically, "Sister Bao, Lin Sister, the moment you came in, I asked you to bother you, and you didn’t make good use of the food, why don’t you go to my place in the evening, and I’ll ask the kitchen to cook more dishes, so that we can have a meal together.” Saying that, she was going to send out books, Bao Chai held her back and said, "We just moved from one street to another, and it's not a long journey. How did you make such a scene?"

Daiyu also only said no, and said that she was tired. It would be better to eat earlier and have a rest.

When Tanchun saw her, she had no choice but to send them back in person. Baochai waited for her to leave, then came out of Hengwuyuan and walked slowly to the Xiaoxiang Villa.

When Daiyu saw Baochai, she smiled and said, "I knew you came at this time, just to eat my food, cheapskate."

Baochai laughed and said, "I have already brought you my meal. If you don't come here, what do you want me to eat?" Sitting down naturally, Zijuan had already arranged some chopsticks for her, and Baochai picked them up again. Put a few chopsticks into the Daiyu bowl, and said: "All day long, like a kitten, I don't eat this or that."

Daiyu said: "I ate poria cocos yesterday, so I won't eat it today."

Baochai said: "Yesterday I ate angelica. I'm not old enough yet. Don't try to coax me."

Daiyu angrily picked up a small strip with her chopsticks, ate it with a frown, and said after eating, "Who came up with the idea, such a good dish, but these things must be added to it." And said: "Why? When we come today, there are these dishes in Jia’s mansion, they didn’t cook them before.”

Baochai said: "Of course I asked someone to come and talk to the kitchen here first, and I paid for it. Such a table of dishes cost me a full two taels. It would be a pity if you didn't eat it."

Daiyu said more and more unfairly: "Two liang of silver is worth your talking about like this. I'm really not like a human being when I'm in this house."

Baochai picked up a few more chopsticks and passed the medicinal meal, and said: "If you eat this, I will stop talking about it. Let's 'eat without talking'. If you don't eat, I will read the Four Books for Women and the Classic of Filial Piety for Women. Let me tell you, when you know the eight words 'diligent and thrifty to manage a family' and 'cherish blessings and preserve one's health', then you will be the District Office."

Daiyu was under her domination, so she couldn't help muttering for a while, and getting angry again. Baochai didn't have time to pay attention to her for a while, so she ate a few mouthfuls of food, counted the days in her mind, and said to herself: "How long has Sister Feng been home?"

Daiyu said in a muffled voice, "I came back in the afternoon the other day, and it's the third day now."

Baochai said, "I don't know what happened to her."

Daiyu glanced at her, and said: "Didn't you swear at that time that she would be able to reconcile with me, but now you are worried."

Baochai smiled and said, "How can it be the same? For example, you always complain about your heartache, headache, and stomachache in bed. I know that you are a fake, but because I miss you, I can only stop and take a look at the critical moment. Only when you are sure that you are fine can you feel at ease, and the same is true for Sister Feng."

Daiyu saw that she had brought this matter up loudly, and said angrily: "Everyone is here, why are you talking about this again?"

The corner of Baochai's eyes twitched, and she said with a smile, "Why don't I know that these words can't be said?"

Daiyu blushed with embarrassment, squeezed her handkerchief and said, "Why do we say that in public about our private affairs?" The voice was like a gnat, almost inaudible.

Baochai smiled meaningfully: "Oh, it turns out that you secretly read books on the bed between the two of us? Then why did you say last time that you picked a few books to teach the maids to read poetry and characters?"

Daiyu knew that she had tricked her, and this time her face turned red with anger, so she pinched her vigorously, Baochai smiled and gave her a look, and let her do what she wanted.

The author has something to say: Thanks to Samele for the grenade and Jin Ning and Kelly for the mine tickets~

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Daiyu: I feel more and more like a human being in this family.

Baochai: You are not human.

Daiyu: ...You, what are you talking about? !

Baochai: You are an annoying little fairy.

Daiyu (shy): You are wise!

Baochai: Come on, in order to match your attributes, let's "grind" people...

Daiyu: (╯‵ ′)╯︵┻━┻!!!