[Red Mansion] Today is also not a person in Jia's house

Lin Yun's birthday is over, and soon it will be the end of the year, and Lin Ruhai is getting busier.

As the old forces in the DPRK and China are gradually being eradicated, it is natural for new forces to rise.Feng Ziying and others are sandwiched between old and new forces, and their attitude and position also need further consideration.If Feng Tang, the mighty general, can see everything clearly, the emperor will naturally be happy.But don't mind pulling them down again if they can't see clearly.

In addition, there will be an examination next year. The scientific examination every three years is an important event for the election of new people, and it is also an opportunity for the emperor to cultivate new forces.

Although the Supreme Emperor has had to withdraw from the court due to physical reasons, the officials are still in the alternation of the old and the new, and the forces of all parties are complicated, and they will be counterattacked if they are not careful.

Lin Ruhai got angry in a hurry, Lin Yun and Lin Daiyu were also anxious.

Originally, Cheng Qian could still help, but he was transferred to the household department to gradually familiarize himself with the process. Years ago, when the household department was the busiest, he couldn't help himself.Not to mention that he has officially sealed his position now, Cheng Xiangjin and his wife have already agreed to come to the capital for the New Year, and he has to buy a new house before the year.

Cao Tongxuan was not in a hurry.He is a newly rising force, and all parties dare not easily try to win him over and give him a chance to wander.So he was dragged by Cheng Qian to deal with those who came to the door, while helping to look after the house.

The only Feng Ziying who was the most leisurely was locked up at home by his father to prevent him from being out of his wits and dealing with inappropriate people, in the pretense of preparing for a marriage.

Lin Yun pawed at a pile of gift slips.

"Today, all the families who came to the door have been sent away. The gift list should be sorted and put into storage. The things of Prince Zhongshun's mansion should be put away separately. The things of Feng's family should also be put away separately. Let's send congratulatory gifts to the second sister when she gets married."

This year, there are more and more complex exchanges of annual ceremonies. Thanks to the experience of the previous two years, otherwise there is no way to start.

Lin Daiyu next to him is guarding the bill.All Zhuangzi, land properties, and shops under the Lin family's name must be audited and summarized at the end of the year.The ancestral property in Gusu was also sent for verification at the end of the year.There is also the farm of the Sanchun sisters. Now Lin Daiyu is only responsible for helping them collect it, and asks them to do the account reconciliation by themselves, saving a lot of effort.

"My rough calculation is correct. Tomorrow, after reading the account of the ancestral property, you can start preparing the gift. By the way, if the Cheng family aunt comes, how will you give the gift?"

"Ok?"

Lin Yun raised his head, and it took a while for his brain to react.

"According to father's seniority, you really should be called cousin, but I'm used to being called aunt. Now my brother lives at home, so let's go as an ordinary elder. Who cares about rules with your daughter?"

To Lin Yun, the Cheng family is another family, and Cheng Xiangjin and his wife are another pair of parents, so there is really nothing to be particular about.Even if there is something wrong, there is still time to make it up in private.

The two of them dealt with the bills and gift slips in the study, and went outside to buy candle red paper. The whole Lin Mansion was busy and lively because of the arrival of the New Year.

The same goes for Jia's mansion, even more lively because of the Spring Festival wedding.

"The second girl remembered the first daughter, and asked her to kowtow along with her this year, and Zilingzhou also raised her. In the future, she will be preparing for marriage in the house, so it must be deserted. Tell her to have fun during this year."

As the most senior elder in the Jia family, Jia's mother sat at the head of the arrangement, and below were Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Youshi, Li Wan, and Tanchun, except for the pregnant Wang Xifeng.

As the Spring Festival climbed high, Mrs. Xing also trembled.

"It's still the old lady who loves the girl very much. This girl has been a fool since she was a child, and she can endure loneliness. Who would have expected such a good thing to happen. I found two good materials from the dowry a while ago and used them to make clothes for her." .”

Mother Jia nodded.

"The more clothes in the girl's dowry, the better. I will also take a few from my treasury for her. You have done a good job in this matter, but I should persuade you, sir, not to go out to drink and mess with others, and wait until the good things are done. , How much wine can't you drink?"

"Yes."

The formerly silent eldest room was going to ride on the second room because of a marriage.Mrs. Wang watched their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law talking, secretly hating her.

The old lady's private treasury should have been left to Baoyu in the first place, but now that it is given to Yingchun, isn't there a lot of Baoyu?She's just a governor's wife, how can she compare to a lady in the palace?

Just secretly annoyed, Jia Baoyu came in to say hello.

"Greetings to my ancestors, my wife. Today I went out to meet King Jingjing and asked me to wait for him to say hello to my ancestors."

Mother Jia was slightly taken aback, the smile on the corners of her mouth remained unchanged, but her eyes cooled down a bit.

"What did he say? You follow me."

Unaware of Jia's mother's change, Jia Baoyu smiled and sat down beside her.

"What else can I say, Zuo is just those auspicious words. I asked the ancestor's Ann, and said that Princess Beijing Jing would come to pay New Year's greetings at the end of the new year, and asked when you would be free."

In the past when the Jia mansion was lively, the princesses often gathered to chat and laugh, it was not uncommon.But since the Wang family fell, the Zhen family was raided, and the influence of the Jia family was not as good as before, but Princess Beijing came here at this time, and the drunkard's intention was not to drink.

Mother Jia reached out and patted Jia Baoyu gently.

"I'm old now, and it's inevitable that I will say something wrong when I see a nobleman. I haven't seen many guests in the past two years. Can you refuse for me?"

"There's nothing to say no to. It's just a new year's greeting. I have a good relationship with King Beijing, and it's not unusual for the princess to come over."

Jia Baoyu didn't think about the complicated inside story, but only cared about the present.

Mrs. Wang said happily.

"Old lady, the king of Beijing must have taken a fancy to Baoyu to invite the concubine over, and he must be treated well."

Confused!

Mother Jia spat in her heart, Mrs. Xing was always confused in the past, why is Mrs. Wang so confused now?Seeing that the big house got some benefits, he couldn't wait so impatiently, just like how he hated Min'er back then, and his petty anger couldn't be put on the table!

Glaring at her quietly, he still coaxed Jia Baoyu.

"I have a reason for the princess to come. The important thing is that we have a lively Chinese New Year. Then Feng Ziying is engaged to our family. You should hang out with him more."

Jia Baoyu stopped smiling, twisted his body in displeasure.

"Don't mention him. We used to get along well. Since he came back from Fujian, he has become more and more estranged from me. He hasn't seen each other for ten and a half months. People don't want to be friends with me, so why should I send them to my door? I'm just a layman with eyes full of career and economy, I'm not worthy to be promoted."

"Baoyu!"

Mrs. Wang tried to stop it, but she didn't have time.

Mother Jia's eyes froze, her eyes flickered, she didn't know what to think, and suddenly changed the subject.

"No matter what kind of person he is, he is your second brother-in-law after all, and he will always be in contact. When your second sister gets married, you will be the oldest in the family. Can you have a girl you like, and your ancestors will hire you?"

Mrs. Wang clenched her hands and stared at Jia Baoyu's lips.

There are only a few girls of the right age in the capital, and Lin Daiyu is the one who can bring the greatest benefits. If Mother Jia proposes marriage herself, even if Lin Ruhai doesn't want to, she can't refuse directly. If it takes a few years, there is always a way.

Jia Baoyu didn't expect to talk about himself suddenly, Lin Daiyu flashed across his mind, and looking at Jia's mother's expectant expression, it was clear that he was thinking the same person as him.

"I can have someone I like."

Thinking of the closeness between the two, Jia Baoyu twitched and lowered his head to play with the sachet on his waist.

Mother Jia was not satisfied with the answer, so she asked.

"Children have their own ideas when they grow up. Not to mention you, even your sisters can't choose anyone at will. You have to like it. Just say who you like. Even the princess, I will risk it." Zhang Laolian begs you to come back."

Everyone likes to make fun of the two of them since childhood, so why ask them now?Unable to suppress the smile on the corner of Jia Baoyu's mouth, and being stared at by the whole room again, Jia Baoyu stood up abruptly.

"But let the ancestors decide."

After speaking, he ran out.

Mother Jia's face darkened visible to the naked eye, Mrs. Wang secretly thought that something was wrong, so she hurried to remedy it.

"This child has only one person in his heart since he was a child. Who else in Manfu doesn't know? It's embarrassing to say so."

It's so easy to have an opportunity, if you miss it, you don't know when you can bring it up again, and when Lin Ruhai is promoted to a higher level, the Jia family will not be able to climb it at all.Mrs. Wang clasped her hands tightly, wishing she could agree for Jia Mu.

But Jiamu was silent for a moment with a sullen face, then turned to talk to Youshi.

"I can decide for the second girl and the third girl. After all, the fourth girl belongs to your family. You can see how many of them. Speaking of which, she is the tallest among the sisters, and she is young. She has time to choose carefully. If it is suitable, I will also choose it." Add a dowry."

Then he turned to Li Wan to talk about the Spring Festival in the Grand View Garden, not to mention Baoyu's marriage.

Mrs. Wang was so anxious that she almost bit her lips, but she didn't dare to remind her, so she tore a few creases out of her handkerchief.

All kinds of affairs in the house have nothing to do with Wang Xifeng. In the past, she was always busy from beginning to end, but now she is the busy person but has the most leisure time.Seven or eight months old's belly is round, and she eats and sleeps every day. If the doctor didn't tell her to walk for [-] minutes a day, she wouldn't even go out.

The more times you go out, the more you will inevitably meet some things you don't want to see.

The weather was fine today, and there was no snow on the ground. It was rare for Wang Xifeng to go out for a long distance, so she was stopped on the road and kowtowed.

"Second Mistress, please help me. Since our family has been serving the family for many years, there is hard work and no credit. Please help us."

"Yo, this isn't Nanny Lai, what's the matter? Xiaohong, hurry up and help your grandma Lai up, I, a junior, can't afford such a big gift."

Being supported by Ping'er to sit down on the stone bench, Wang Xifeng sneered, murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

Kneeling in front of her was a woman in her 50s. Although she was well dressed, she looked haggard. She couldn't tell that she was a pampered old lady half a year ago.Xiaohong went to help her but couldn't get up, so she crawled over and begged for mercy.

"Second Mistress, I was confused. I didn't stop Rong'er from messing around. He already knew he was wrong. I beg you to raise your hand and save us. As long as you spare us this time, I will definitely repay you like a horse."

As he spoke, he continued to pray, even when his forehead was red.

It's okay to scare others like this, but Wang Xifeng is not afraid, but smiles more kindly.

"Look at what you said, I'm just a big belly woman who doesn't care about things now. I don't want to be forgiven. How can I take care of so many things? If you have anything to do, you have to be a good old lady. After all, we It's a junior, I'm afraid your old man will look down on you."

Nanny Lai was about to cry because of this yin and yang weirdness.

"I can't see the old lady, Second Mistress, please save me once. Rong'er's official position was taken away, and he was said to have committed some crimes to imprison him. I really have no choice, please." Second Mistress, I will kowtow to you."

The Lai family's success depends entirely on the Jia family. Without the protection of the Jia family, they are just ordinary people. How can they keep their wealth and official positions?

Wang Xifeng could see clearly, her smile became more indifferent.

"That's why you shouldn't come to me, why don't you go to the front yard and ask the second master?"

The author says:

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