The Hairpin of the Red Chamber

Baoyu got the words of Baochai and Daiyu, so he went to put up a notice. It was the first time in the Suzhou mansion that such a huge reward was offered.

The reward was offered for about ten days, and many people continued to share some irrelevant clues. Some said that they met robbers on the mountain, some said that they saw Zhu Da by the water, and some said that a group of thieves often went to see everyone in Zhu. , different opinions, all kinds of different.

During this period, many people came to inquire about the reward. Baoyu suppressed his anxiety and followed Daiyu's instructions one by one. Only then did he find out that he was Zhang Sixi. Baoyu had been waiting for news of him, and as soon as Zhang Sixi was found, he was separated from him and interrogated carefully. Sure enough, he was found out that Zhang Sixi had fled from his hometown on purpose. He said that the reward was generous, so he found another passer-by, and made an appointment with two people to share the reward fifty-fifty and come to receive the reward.

Baoyu arrested both Zhang Sixi and the businessman, and handed them over to the masters for conviction. He was busy collecting the summer tax again—this summer is a bumper harvest year, but the tax is not more than before, and the tax should be owed. Even many people who did not owe taxes took advantage of Baoyu's benevolence and didn't make any comparisons. They said repeatedly that they couldn't pay them.Seeing that he dealt with Zhang Sixi's affairs calmly, Wang Cheng looked at him with admiration. He sat with Baoyu for a few days half-truthfully, but finally persuaded Baoyu to resume the business of chasing after him. Tax gone.

Baochai saw that Baoyu had done well as an official, so she put all her thoughts on Jia Lian, and went in and out with him all day long, discussing things about silk, weather, and goods from the north and the south. They were all sent to Beijing to deliver the goods, but who knew that the shopkeepers of the Xia family refused to leave life and death, and refused to hand over the capital to Jia Lian. Jia Lian had no choice but to send Wang'er back with the car. Looking for Baochai to complain, Baochai said with a smile: "Wang'er is your confidant. Tell him to go back and just find out some news in Beijing for you. Isn't that good?"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "Sister Xue doesn't know, this Wang'er is the first sweet boy I have ever seen. Without him, I feel like I have lost my soul. I have no place to live."

Baochai knew that no one had recommended him to those brothels, so she smiled slightly and nodded, "Second Brother Lian, don't just think about yourself, it's better to ask Wang'er to find news in Beijing. "

When Jia Lian heard that there was something in her words, she had to be serious, and she sent someone to rush to send a message to Wang'er, telling him to pay attention.

In a blink of an eye, July has passed, and it is nearly half of August. When Baoyu's taxes are halfway through, Wang'er also hurried back. As soon as he came, he went straight to the inner office, found Baoyu and Jia Lian, and said in a crying voice: " The Wang family...Master Wang, has been arrested!"

Jia Lian was shocked, got up and said, "What's going on?"

Wang'er said: "It was said that the format was not good or that the imperial court was disrespectful, and later it was said that it was disrespectful to the Holy Majesty. In short, the emperor has personally issued an order to arrest and detain the Wang family. Now all men, women, and children are sealed there. !"

Jia Lian's face changed color and said, "Feng'er...is she there too?"

Wang'er shivered and said: "The one involved in the case is the most serious. She said that many things were handled by her hands, and she has already been sent to prison!"

Jia Lian got up suddenly and paced back and forth for a long time, not knowing what to do - after he married Xia Jingui, he compared them twice, and gradually he remembered Sister Feng again, and there was Ping'er, so he thought It is inevitable to think more deeply. What Sister Feng did in Beijing has already been heard in his ears. Apart from admiration, he heard that Sister Feng has never married, and he vaguely looks forward to it. square inch.

When Baoyu heard that his uncle had committed a crime, he was also taken aback for a moment. He quickly called Li Gui and the others, and hurriedly ordered: "You guys go back on horseback and ask for me to see what's wrong. Ask the girl in the garden, my mother Is it all right?" After giving the order here, I hurried inside to look for Baochai, Baochai was playing chess with Daiyu, and Daiyu let her be the second son, but she still lost three games in a row, causing Daiyu to disturb the chessboard with her hand , said sullenly: "No more, no more, if your mind is not here, it's meaningless to download."

As if awakened from a dream, Baochai looked up at Daiyu, and was about to say a few soft words to coax her, when she saw Baoyu and Jia Lian walking in with solemn expressions, and subconsciously restrained their leisurely expressions, and asked Said: "What's wrong?"

Baoyu said: "Sister Bao, my uncle has been investigated..."

Baochai let out a groan, and said calmly: "I have been dormant for several years now, and I finally started to make some moves."

Baoyu was startled and said, "Sister Bao knows about this?"

Baochai said: "I made some guesses before, but the guesses are not accurate after all, and it's not easy to use this to persuade others, so I didn't say anything."

Baoyu hurriedly said: "Since sister Bao can guess this matter, there must be a way to solve it?"

Baochai smiled bitterly and said, "I'm not a god."

Baoyu turned pale, stamped her feet and sighed, "At least save Sister Feng."

Baochai frowned and said, "Sister Feng, what happened?"

Baoyu said: "At present, there is only a rough news. It is said that Sister Feng has handled everything. Her crime is probably the heaviest."

Daiyu sneered and said, "Using my sister as a scapegoat, that big cousin of yours is really kind and righteous."

Baoyu said: "It's useless to say these things now. Sister Feng has been imprisoned, and she doesn't know how to suffer! Although she has no fate with Lian's second brother, she has taken care of me after all. I... how can I save her?" Just a moment."

Jia Lian also said: "After all, I was married to her. Now that she is in trouble, if there is anything I can do to help, I will do my best."

Daiyu didn't expect him to say this. She glanced at him and then at Baochai. Baochai said, "Don't panic. I used to have some contacts with her and told her some things. If she listens to me, The crime should not be too serious, besides there is Ping'er."

But Baoyu never knew that Ping'er had been released, and said, "Ah, I forgot that sister Ping'er will go to prison with her. Both of them are good girls who are rare in the world. They are in such trouble. what a pity!"

Daiyu said: "Don't worry, it won't involve Ping'er, but why are you thinking about others? Your uncle is unlucky, so you are not afraid of implicating your family?"

Baoyu's face became paler, and he shook his lips and said, "I... since the separation of our family, both father and mother have worked hard, never dared to go beyond anything, and have less contact with relatives, so they will be implicated. Is it?"

Baochai said: "Whether you are involved or not, it's all in the Sacred Heart. Your sister is still in the palace, and your father hasn't lost his title. This all shows that the Sacred Heart is still there. Don't panic."

Jia Lian also comforted: "Don't worry, brother, your uncle's family will not implicate us." Just now I was still missing Sister Feng's benefits, but now I came to my senses, and I was glad that I divorced my wife early - if I didn't divorce my wife, I just I'm afraid I'm already in prison by now.However, in addition to rejoicing, it is inevitable to have a vague sense of guilt. In addition to pity for Sister Feng, I have mixed feelings in my heart and have no idea, so I can't help but look at Baochai with my eyes.

Baochai only thought he was afraid, and comforted him: "Ordinary family members have nothing to do with those political affairs, and they won't be too involved. Don't worry." In the previous life, the Wang family was nothing more than exile except Wang Ziteng. No matter how miserable it is, it should not be more severe than in her previous life. However, Sister Feng's power and arrogance in this life are even worse than in her previous life. Misfortunes and blessings are unknown, and when I thought about this, I couldn't help sighing again, and stretched out my hand to hold Daiyu's hand.

When Jia Lian and Baoyu saw Baochai's face, their hearts turned cold. Baoyu tremblingly said, "Others have nothing to do with political affairs. Sister Feng... I'm afraid she won't have nothing to do with it?"

Jia Lian also frowned and said, "With her temper, I'm afraid she will suffer in prison."

Baochai said: "She has released Ping'er long ago. Ping'er has always been loyal. When she learns that Sister Feng is in trouble, she will try to take care of her so that she won't suffer. Don't worry."

Jia Lian looked at Baoyu, and Baoyu looked at Jia Lian. After looking at each other, Jia Lian frowned and said cautiously: "Why don't I personally escort the next batch of goods back and try to go to prison to see her?"

Baochai said: "What she is most afraid of now is getting in touch with businessmen and officials. If you go to see her, you will cause trouble! Don't worry, with Ping'er around, she... can't suffer."

Daiyu heard her mention Ping'er many times, suddenly she had a thought, and she glanced at Baochai, but Baochai didn't notice, she just folded her hands behind her back, frowning and looking at her toes.

Daiyu took a step closer to her, quietly and slowly hooked Baochai's little finger with her little finger.