The Jia family's old house in Jinling still has seventy or eighty rooms, although it is not as luxurious and spacious as the mansion in Beijing, but now that the population is small, they can barely live there.After everything was settled down, Mother Jia asked Jia Zheng, "What did you say about your eldest brother? Although he is not up to the mark, he is my real son and a man with a gray beard. I can't just watch him. He suffered in prison."

Jia Zheng was afraid that Jia's mother would be uneasy, so he wrote lightly: "I have entrusted someone to manage it secretly, and there is also an answer from the Beijing Palace, saying that it is doing its best, and it will probably come out in a year or two."

Jia Mu sighed: "If you don't see the money, how can those people in the prison be willing to take care of you? Now you have collected all the shelves that should be collected at home. What used to be chewed for one year is now used for three years. You first get together A few thousand taels will be sent to your elder brother."

Jia Zheng said yes.

After saying goodbye to Jia Mu, Jia Zheng went back to the upper room and saw Mrs. Wang and Li Wan counting things, so he went back to the study.Mrs. Wang ordered Li Wan to continue to take care of her, while she went into the study and said to Jia Zheng, "Just now, did the old lady ask the master to talk about the old man?"

"What else can I say? You just want us to help you more." Jia Zheng said, "Why doesn't Lian's daughter-in-law come to help you?"

Mrs. Wang said: "It's Lian'er who failed to live up to her expectations and made her sick again. I think this time is really dangerous. I'm afraid it will take a long time."

Jia Zheng said: "Don't just say that Lian'er is not good, she has some problems herself."

The matter of Sister Feng was suppressed, so it was not widely publicized. Jia Lian was concerned that his face would not be easy to expose, so he could only bear it vaguely. Only a few members of the family knew vaguely.Mrs. Wang didn't know the mystery of it, she just said that Sister Feng was shrewd and jealous, and said with a smile: "She herself has repented, and said that she will eat fast and chant Buddha in the future, so she will never be stronger."

Jia Zheng also laughed: "If she really believes in Buddhism, she will be rare."

After moving to a new house, Jia's mother lived in ten large rooms in the backyard. On the west side of the backyard, they lived opposite each other on the fourth floor with a flower garden, where Sanchun sisters and Daiyu happened to be accommodated.Jia Zheng and his wife lived in the eight upper rooms in the middle, Jia Zhen and his wife lived in the east wing, and Jia Li and his wife lived in the west wing. The row of double-storey pavilions with courtyards at the east end of the house was given to Sister Feng and Jia Lian, who shared the upper and lower rooms. Eight rooms; the single-door courtyard in the southeast corner was given to Baoyu, and the rest of the people lived in scattered houses and pavilions, which were quiet.

Although the old house does not have the beauty of green barriers and flowing fragrance, it also has a clear water pool, an octagonal pavilion, and other rockeries, flowers and trees.

Baoyu has changed many of her habits since she returned to Jinling.Except for occasional visits to Jia Mu and the sisters, the rest of the time is devoted to reading in the house.Although he often started cursing while reading, he still bite the bullet and read on every time. In his spare time, he set up a few targets in the courtyard with Jia Li to shoot arrows.

Seeing Baoyu's transformation, Jia's mother and Jia Zheng and his wife were very pleasantly surprised, especially Jia Zheng.He thought to himself: I thought that Jia's family would be in a bad mood because of this catastrophe. Unexpectedly, Baoyu opened up like this. It can be seen that the words of the crazy monk back then still have some credibility.His eldest brother is very upbeat, and the two of them are often together, so it is inevitable that they will be subtle. From this point of view, it will not be long before our family gets back together.

After he changed his mind, Jia Zheng treated Baoyu more rigorously, but in the rigorousness, there was an unobtrusive love for him.With the hope of Jia Libaoyu and his brothers, Jia Zheng's displeasure gradually calmed down a lot.

It's just that Jia Huan still looked the same, but he didn't cause any trouble.

Although Sister Feng claimed to be seriously ill, in fact, under the careful care of Ping'er with the effect of Huichun Pill, she was almost recovered.She lives in the upper four rooms and takes care of her elder sister wholeheartedly, while Jia Lian lives downstairs. The two of them do not see each other except for important matters, but they are at peace.

Jia Lian's original anger towards Sister Feng gradually calmed down over time, and most of Jia Lian's property was in the government, so he couldn't control it. Occasionally, when he was short of money, he had to drag his face to deal with her. Some.Sister Feng has changed her temper since then, and she has lost her sharpness. He is indifferent to how he messes around outside, and he talks with a smile, which makes Jia Lian think of some of her good things in the past, and feel a little novel.

"It would be great if Grandma and Grandpa really broke their hearts." Ping'er couldn't help saying after witnessing the scene of the two "loving each other".

Sister Feng said with a smile: "That's impossible. If a woman still has a little thought for her husband, she will inevitably be suspicious and irritable. It's better to give up her mind. To tell you the truth, the private savings I have accumulated over the years are enough for our mother and daughter to live a lifetime." When you get married in the future, I will give you a generous dowry."

Ping'er said: "I'd rather live with my grandma, and leave the dowry to my sister."

Sister Feng laughed and said, "I'm afraid I'll run into someone nice and think I'm dragging you."

Ping'er blushed: "Grandma just watch for a long time! Don't slap yourself."

Sister Feng shamed her and said, "Good boy!"

After Sister Feng deliberately retreated, the burden of housekeeping almost fell on Li Wan. Although the number of people in the family has decreased by half, she is still a little tired after being pregnant.

Jia Li took pity on his wife and begged Mother Jia several times to let Li Wan take a break. Seeing that Li Wan's abdomen had bulged slightly, Mother Jia asked Tanchun and Daiyu to help with cooking. Mrs. Wang couldn't refuse, so she had to agree. up.

Tanchun's agility and ability are well known, but Daiyu is the only one who is not favored. She gives everyone the impression that she is a daughter of a thousand gold who can only sing poems and shed tears. Everyone is afraid of Tanchun, and only bumps into her in front of her. If she is really helpless, it is good to take the opportunity to mess up.

Unexpectedly, after a few incidents passed, everyone could vaguely realize that Jiamu always loved Miss Lin and kept her by her side, not only making her well-clothed and well-fed, but also teaching many skills that a housewife must master through words and deeds.Tanchun's shrewdness can be seen, but Miss Lin's softness is hard to detect.She handles things well, and whether it is rewarding or reprimanding, she has an innate demeanor that makes it difficult for people to find fault.After a few people who wanted to pick up a bargain stumbled, others did not dare to make mistakes.

"It's no wonder that the old lady values ​​the girl. A few granddaughters are not as good as the girl. This granddaughter is like her." Zhou Rui's family came to find Daiyu to ask for a new scorpion that Mrs. Wang would replace when she worshiped the Buddha. He said with a smile on his face.

"Sister-in-law Zhou is wrong." Daiyu said with a smile, "I'm just helping the second-in-command. Now the whole family praises that Miss San is as young as an old lady. Even the wife said so, why is it in the mouth of sister-in-law But it’s not as good as me? Even if my sister-in-law prefers it, it’s absolutely unacceptable.”

Zhou Rui's family's shameless, just took the things and left.Zicuckoo spat at her back: "A dog who preys on others!"

Li Wan was free, and was only responsible for taking care of Jiamu's diet and daily life every day, and his life was much more comfortable.Now Jia Mu still has eight maids in command, and the rest have been reduced, leaving only four rough envoys in the backyard; the second wife of Xing Wang is reduced by one, and four maids and two family wives are used; Suyun is left by Li Wan's side. Biyue, Sister Feng is accompanied by Ping'er Feng'er, the girls are two maids and a nanny, the other young family wives and sweepers are all in the public house, and they are not alone at the beck and call of anyone.

"Old lady, try this multi-treasure porridge." Li Wan took a spoonful of the just-cold porridge and brought it to Jia Mu's mouth: "This can cure intestinal gas, and it's the most smooth."

After tasting a few mouthfuls, Jia Mu laughed and said, "Why didn't we have this at home?"

Li Wan said with a smile: "I'm not afraid of the old lady scolding me. These are common foods. I don't have the ability to steam lamb and stewed venison for my ancestors every day, so I can only carve dragons and phoenixes on the radish skins—moving on the patterns." It's tempting."

Jia Mu nodded and said: "This is very good. I'm old, and eating too much of those things is a blessing. It's better to have the porridge you have today and the sweet chestnut thick noodle steamed bread that you honored me a few days ago. I eat very comfortably. Sleep more peacefully at night. How are you doing these days?"

"Madam Lao misses me, I am in good health." Li Wan said shyly.

"That's good." Mother Jia said with a smile: "You young couple still have a long life, you must give me more great-grandchildren, and now I only hope that Lan'er will grow up quickly, and I am waiting to hold great-great-grandchildren .”

Li Wan said with a smile: "Don't worry, old lady, you will live a long life, not to mention great-great-grandsons, great-great-great-grandsons will not worry about you."

Jia's mother was very happy: "You child, how many people in the world can hold great-great-grandchildren? Even great-grandchildren are rare."

After returning to his room, Li Wan saw that Jia Li was about to go out, so he hurried over to take over and changed his clothes for him and asked, "Master, are you coming back tonight?"

Jia Li shook her head and said for a long while: "I won't come back, and I don't know how many days it will be before I come back."

Li Wan was startled: "What's the matter?"

In Jinling, although Jia Li still had Jinshi status, she seldom went out to socialize because of Jia's family affairs, and it was rare to come back late, let alone sleep out.

Jia Li held Li Wan's hand and said softly, "I tell you, don't be too scared, just listen."

Li Wan nodded, feeling very nervous.

"Our mother, something happened."

Li Wan was like being struck by a thunderbolt: "Mother, she..."

"Don't panic." Jia Li hugged Li Wan in her arms and said in a low voice: "It's just that there is no child, and there is nothing wrong with her. Father asked Brother Lian and I to go to Beijing to have a look, and send the money to the old man by the way. You shouldn't worry about these things, the sky is falling and I'm here. Besides, don't let the wind leak out for now, as long as you understand it in your heart."

Li Wan was stunned for a long time, then slowly said: "Now the whole family is still counting on the child in the womb of the empress, this..."

"They count on them, I only care about what's in your stomach." Jia Li smiled and closed up Li Wan's skirt: "When I'm not at home, you should take care of yourself and don't be brave. Don't let Lan'er's homework fall behind. By the way, by the way, he has been a lot of temper recently, don't be soft-hearted when you should talk about him."

"Yeah." Li Wan couldn't help laughing: "Isn't Lan Er's temperament all because of your habit? Now I regret it."

"Teaching children requires a combination of hardness and softness. If it is a little crooked, it will be a waste material." Jia Li said: "Go to rest early, I will come back as soon as possible."

Li Wan nodded.At this time, Jia Lian's servant came to invite her outside, and Jia Li asked her a few more words.

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