A Concubine of Salted Fish in Qing Dynasty [Red House]

So the old lady knew that Jia Baoyu was beaten up by Jia Zheng. Fortunately, Jia's mother arrived in time to stop it. But even so, the Jia family invited the imperial doctor to go there, and the whole Jia family was in a commotion, as if Jia Baoyu was seriously injured. In fact, it was just a flesh wound.

On the contrary, Mother Jia was a little unwell, so she asked the imperial physician to help her see a doctor, and was more cautious when prescribing medicines for her, so that she could avoid impatience and impatience.

Hearing the news, the old lady couldn't help the smile on her face.

Jia's mother said that she was pissed off by this farce, but in fact the old lady felt that she had a share of credit for this.

Shi is so angry now?

There will be many places where she will be angry in the future.

But the old lady also asked Dr. Zhou to come over and give her a pulse.

She also needs to take care of her body and live a long, long life, at least longer than Shi's. With herself around, staring at her, don't even think about messing with Jia's family's Daiyu. Together.

Doctor Zhou took their pulse on a fixed day, and the old lady suddenly asked someone to go over to take the pulse. Lin Ruhai came over to ask his mother after knowing, "But where do you feel unwell?"

Daiyu also looked at her with worried eyes.

She still blamed herself a little, she was so close to her grandmother, but she didn't find anything wrong, she cared too little for her grandmother.

The grandchildren are filial, of course the old lady is happy: "It's just that the climate here is not the same as that in the south. I want Dr. Zhou to see if I need to prescribe some medicine to recuperate. It's nothing else."

Doctor Zhou smiled and nodded in agreement: "The old lady is in good health."

Speaking of which, Dr. Zhou has been in the Lin family for a long time, so it was hard work to follow him to so many places, and it was not without unpleasant experiences, but the Lin family offered too much, and he couldn't refuse.

Not long after, Yun Shuyao's eldest brother Yun Heng came to visit with his family.

He married Chen Shi, the daughter of his wife, and now he has a son and a daughter.

Son Yunwei is seven years old this year, and daughter Yunling is three years old this year, both when Yuxue was cute.

When I went to meet the old lady first, the old lady couldn't help smiling when she saw the two children, and gave each of them a jade pendant as a gift.

The fineness of the jade pendant is very good.

Seeing this jade pendant, Mrs. Chen glanced at Yun Heng with some uneasiness, and found that her husband didn't say anything before putting it away.

After meeting the old lady, Chen Yu led them to the garden.

There is a gazebo in the garden, where the banquet is held today.

To the Yun family, the Lin family was a noble mansion. Before coming, Mrs. Chen tossed and turned. When she came today, she found that the Lin family was more friendly than she had imagined.

The courtyard is quite big, and it is not the legendary carved beams and painted buildings, but it is also not ordinary. It is full of ingenuity and Jiangnan style.

Then she saw a beautiful woman in a taupe-colored pleated skirt, presumably this was her husband's older sister, and the person next to her in a pink skirt was probably her second Miss Lin.

Mother and daughter stand together like sisters.

Chen couldn't help but look at the young master of the Lin family in front of him, a little envious.

She also has a son and a daughter, and when they grow up to have half of their charm, she will wake up laughing from her dreams.

In addition, she is also a woman, and she is older than herself, but she doesn't show it at all.

That state is even better than myself.

Mrs. Chen really wanted to know how her sister took care of her skin. Her skin looked like a little girl's, but her body had the flavor of a mature woman. She would be stunned by this woman.

Looking at her younger brother whom she hadn't seen for many years, Yun Shuyao sighed and joked: "Long time no see, my younger brother has grown into a rough man, if you don't take care of him, maybe people will think you are my elder brother instead of him." My younger brother."

After what she said, Yun Heng's sentimental emotions were immediately diluted. He smiled helplessly, "Sister, what are you talking about?" A little girl and a young boy can't make it.

"If someone else mistakenly thinks I'm the elder brother, then I can only say that sister, you take good care of yourself. I'm a man, so it's fine if you don't take care of me."

Yun Shuyao shook her head with a smile: "You are wrong. People are judged by their faces. Otherwise, why would there be a Tanhua Lang every three years? Besides, if you dress yourself up better, others will see you." I know that your virtuous wife at home takes good care of you, and that you and your younger siblings go out together so that the two of you can continue to be praised by passers-by as a perfect match, otherwise you will feel ashamed when you stand next to your younger siblings." She said, and left In the past, he took Chen's hand affectionately.

Chen couldn't help blushing, these words made her face hot, and her heart was sweet.

I didn't expect... My sister has such a temper.

Yun Heng was helpless: "Sister, don't make fun of me."

Yun Shuyao pulled Chen Shi to sit down: "Okay, I won't tease you, brother and sister, we finally met today, this is my nephew and niece."

Mrs. Chen pulled two children: "This is your aunt, this is your sister Luoyu, and brother Chenyu."

Yun Shuyao smiled and said, "Yuxue is really cute."

Yun Shuyao stretched out her hand to hug her niece, but she didn't recognize her birth at all, and after looking at her, she stretched out her hand for her to hug.

Chen was a little surprised, her daughter is not such a disrespectful person on weekdays.

Seems like a blood relationship.

Yun Heng smiled: "My niece looks like a aunt, sister, do you think Ling'er looks like you?"

Yun Shuyao naturally saw it, and nodded with a smile.

Chen is a very gentle woman, like the epitome of many women in this era.

But it can be seen from her face that her life is comfortable.

Her life is indeed envied by many people.

A student who married her father gave birth to a son in her first child. The husband went well in his studies, was admitted to Juren, and was admitted to a second-class Jinshi. He was awarded an official. She became an official wife and gave birth to a daughter. I made up a good word.

And so far, she is the only one by her husband's side.

I don’t know how many people are envious of this latter point.

It is said to be virtuous, but which woman can really not care?

It's just that the world is like this, they can't help it.

Chen felt a little bit about this.

Not only her, but my brother-in-law didn't take concubines either.

They had a problem with their sister being a concubine.

Even if my sister is doing well now, it's just luck.

If you are unlucky, let alone help promote the Yun Family, you will not be able to protect yourself.

What I saw and heard today, maybe my husband can relax.

Chenyu and Luoyu looked at these two younger siblings, feeling a little strange in their hearts, is this blood relationship?

They went to Jia's house before and saw the cousins ​​over there in etiquette, and they didn't feel anything in their hearts, but today they saw these two siblings who had never met before, and seeing their somewhat similar faces, they naturally felt With a sense of intimacy, the voice of speaking automatically became softer.

At this time, the dishes specially prepared by the kitchen are brought up one by one, and there are also snacks that Yun Shuyao specially asked the kitchen to make for the children.

Compared with the usual dishes of the Yun family, the dishes are naturally richer.

The life of the Yun family can’t be described as delicacies, but it is much easier than other small officials’ lives. Compared with the top, it is not enough, but it is more than the bottom. Yun Heng: "It seems that today can be a feast for the eyes."

At this time, I don't pay attention to the rules of not talking when eating or sleeping.

Yun Heng talked a lot, including some situations he encountered in the officialdom, some news he knew, and some things he thought might be useful to the Lin family. For example, he was very concerned about Luo Yu's next draft. .

His niece was good, he felt proud when he saw it, and it was inevitable to worry.

The draft is a rule, but you can apply for exemption, but there is usually a reason for this exemption, such as illness or over age, or other reasons, if there is no reason, and you have a promising family, as long as you have enough grace .

But as far as he knows, the Lin family is still lacking in favor.

Mr. Lin has the ability, but he has been an official outside for many years, and he is too far away from the center of the court. It is nothing to communicate through the letters. It is a little shallow to say how deep the grace is.

After the meal, they changed to refreshments, continued to chat, and waited for Lin Ruhai to come over, and the place became even more lively. After that, they went to the foreign study for some official affairs, not even bringing Chenyu with them.

Yun Shuyao took her younger siblings to the garden, and then dressed up her nephews and nieces.

She brought back a lot of fresh gadgets, specially prepared for them.

From afar, Aunt Mei saw the commotion in the garden, she couldn't help curling her lips, then turned her head and left.

Yun Shuyao noticed the movement, and looked over, it turned out to be her.

But it seemed that she didn't want to make fun of herself, so she went back after seeing the situation here.

Aunt Mei really doesn't want to make fun of herself, isn't she just a petty official?Nothing great either.

With her daughter's good looks, she will definitely be able to marry a better family after the draft, maybe she can go to the royal family and give birth to a prince and grandson, then she will be honored...

After seeing off his uncle and the others, Luo Yu went back to his yard, Ying Yu came from the next door, and Lin Xiao and Lin Zheng were the daughters of the Lin clan who came out to serve as Lin Ruhai's staff.

They are also the companions of Yingyu and Luoyu, they attend classes and play together, and they have a very good relationship.

Luo Yu: "What did you teach today?"

Yingyu: "Nurse taught us a new piece of music, and dismantled a stitch with us..." Recounted today's content, gave the notes to my sister, and then talked about the banquet tomorrow, "Second sister, who do you want to send the post to?"

When the Lin family returned to the capital, the old lady would naturally invite many female relatives from the old family to gather together. She would also rely on them to develop a huge network of relationships when she would say goodbye to her grandchildren in the future.

Predictably, it was a busy day.

Their sisters also want to help.

Luo Yu didn't understand why her sister asked such a question.

Yingyu smiled a little embarrassedly: "I didn't ask grandma, will the Wu family sisters come?"

Luo Yu: "Grandmother should give the Wu family a post."

Yingyu breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, I don't know if they have settled down in the capital."

On the way, Yingyu got along well with the Wu family sisters.

The day is coming soon.

This day is a holiday, and that's why Lin Ruhai can invite them to come here when they have time.

He has not been awarded an official position yet, and most of the others have official positions, so how can they find time to come here except on holidays.

It has to be said that although the theme of the banquet is not food, but flower viewing, the dishes of the Lin family are really eye-catching.

There are dishes in Beijing, as well as dishes from other places. Compared with the stereotyped dishes in Beijing, there are many new ones today, some of which are unheard of or unseen.

For example, small cakes and double skin milk are very popular among female relatives.

If it is not suitable, someone will ask Fang Zi.

The Lin family was born as a literati, and they are basically literati on good terms.

There are Lin Ruhai's teacher here, his classmates, classmates, and fellow villagers. As long as one person is admitted to Jinshi, then he will have many more connections that can move around.

So the Jia family is a bit out of place here.

Today is Wang Xifeng and Sanchun.

One of the two wives was unwell, and the other had to take care of Baoyu, so they didn't come.

Daiyu also posted posts to several little sisters.

Although she didn't talk much with the little sisters that day, Daiyu was so impressed with the cousins ​​that she took this opportunity to post a post to invite them to come and play.

Daiyu is the protagonist today, responsible for entertaining a group of friends who are about her age.

This made Yingchun Tanchun Xichun and the others a little surprised.

She looks weak and her voice is not loud, but she can entertain all the guests without any confusion, which is really amazing.

Yingchun is okay, Tanchun's eyes are shining.

Those who came to the banquet today were the two sisters of the Wu family who met on the way to Beijing.

They went to Beijing together, and they were relatives, so I also received a post from the old lady. I saw many people here, and they were high-ranking officials and women who had no way to get in touch with them on weekdays. Their faces couldn't hold back envy.

Under the hospitality of Yingyu and Luoyu, they threw pots together and enjoyed flowers together.

When I do poetry and painting again, time slips away before I know it.

Wang Xifeng didn't pay attention to the children's situation. She looked at the pile of orders in the backyard and felt bitter in her mouth.

Except for the girl who has not left the court, there are too many other women here who have orders, and she feels uncomfortable here as a white body.

Jia Lian can indeed inherit the title after the Grand Master goes, but how long will it take?

And so what if he inherits, he is now a general of the first rank, and he will become a third rank when Jia Lian inherits, unless he makes some great contributions to be promoted.

It's hard.

While Wang Xifeng felt uncomfortable, she once again deeply realized that the way of Lin's family is different from that of Jia's family.

This is the path that the old Duke wanted to take at the beginning.

It's a pity...it didn't work out.

The decoration of Lin's house is not as elegant as that of Jia's house. Extravagance prevails, but it is most suitable for literati.

Moreover, today's banquet is nominally a flower viewing feast, and the chrysanthemums are in full bloom, which is also a popular hobby among literati.

The old lady asked people to move out that black chrysanthemum, and there is no one who loves chrysanthemums.

This banquet has come to a successful conclusion.

It announced that the Lin family had returned to the capital and returned to the social circle, and it also let them know that the Lin family now had children of the right age, and if they had suitable children, they could start planning.

After returning home, Wang Xifeng beat her in the room for a while to vent her anger.

Ping'er let everyone else go down, leaving her alone.

Wang Xifeng had vented enough, so she just sat down. She was really bored today. She couldn't understand what many people said, and she couldn't show her timidity. She was usually good at speaking, but she didn't say a few words today. .

And...she also wants to get a fate.

When Jia Lian came back, Wang Xifeng looked at him coldly. He was not too old, so it was not impossible to pick up the books again, but as soon as Jia Lian heard her mentioning this topic, Jia Lian flung aside the curtain and ran away, "I Dear second grandma, you want my life!"

Wang Xifeng was very angry, and cried to Ping'er: "Look at him, what man doesn't want to keep his wife and son, but he is good, he only thinks about his own happiness!"

Jia Lian also felt that his life was miserable. Whoever he provoked, the tigress at home kept him in check and didn't let him find other women. He could satisfy his greed secretly, but now he still wants him to study?

He doesn't have that muscle.

Lin?

The Lin family was different. The Lin family was born as a scholar and had that talent, while his ancestors were armed with swords and guns.

Even if you force yourself to read, you can't get in, and brother Zhu is dead from reading, and the lesson from the past is in front of you, he hasn't lived enough yet.

If he has that spare time, he might as well donate an official.

Thinking of this, he turned back again, Wang Xifeng wiped the tears from his face when he heard him mention this, and agreed: "I will tell my ancestor about this tomorrow."

When Mrs. Wang heard that Jia Lian wanted to donate an official, her eyebrows twitched: "Lian'er, the one who can donate is only a small official. How can there be a big name in the Duke's Mansion, and besides, there are many things in the family that cannot be separated." And you."