The Red House of the Concubine of the Jia Family

Originally, Lu Yan wanted Lin Ruhai to help rent a quieter yard, but who knew that Lin Ruhai asked Jia Min to prepare a guest room, and then Jia Min went back to her mother's house and told Jia's mother about it, and Jia Amnesty told her about it. Jia Amnesty immediately asked people to prepare a yard in the outer courtyard, and asked people to bring letters to Lu Yan and Lin Ruhai respectively, asking Lu Yan and his wife to bring people to live in Jia's mansion at that time. The reason is very simple. My natal family doesn't live, so there's no reason to live in my brother-in-law's house. Isn't it a joke to spread the word?

This incident made Lu Yan and his wife quite dumbfounded.

However, what Jia Amnesty said was true, so although the couple were reluctant to have too much involvement with the Jia family, they were not easy to refuse.In this way, the residence was settled.

This time, because they will stay in the capital for a long time, the couple decided to bring Qi An with them this time after discussion, and then bring along with them the two teenage girls Zhouer and Zhouer sent by Zhuangzi. boat.

Zhouer and Chuaner were selected by Jia Xuan from Zhuangzi. Although the two little girls may not look big, one is clever and the other is calm, and they both have experience in raising younger brothers. Put it by Qi An's side to take care of little Qi An, while Zhou'er, who is more clever, put it by his side.

In mid-November, Jia Xuan and her party settled down at home and set off, arriving in the capital ten days later.

Before entering the city, Jia Xuan purposely changed the whole family into good clothes, and even replaced her own hair with good jewelry at the bottom of the suitcase.

"So that's what you mean by buying these in advance? Well, the old saying goes, 'Respect the clothes first and then the Buddha'." As a scholar, although Lu Yan has a little loftiness in his bones, it is also because he lives in a low-level peasant family. He has a better understanding of the world and the world, so he didn't say much about Jia Xuan's actions, but supported them with practical actions.

Jia Xuan and the others were luckier than Lin Daiyu's first time entering Jia's mansion. At least people from Jia's and Lin's mansions came to pick them up at the gate of the city.

Jia Xuan and her group were still busy with their children, Jia Amnesty personally took them to the outer courtyard to settle down, and left a lady Gu who was beside her to help, before leaving. They went to pay their respects to Mother Jia.

The small courtyard arranged by Jia Amnesty is not big, with a simple layout of three main rooms, two side rooms and two side rooms. There are not many of them, but they can live there. It's just that there is no small kitchen in the courtyard. join forces.

"Chuan'er, tidy up the inside first, let my brother take a nap first, and later I have to go to the backyard to say hello, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep." Qi An usually goes to bed early, but today's situation is special, I guess Mother Jia will keep food and talk, and I'm afraid it will be too late when she comes back.

"Hey" Chuan'er agreed, and went inside to pack his things.Zhou'er took the initiative to follow Mrs. Gu to the big kitchen to get hot water and coal.

Jia Xuan called Zhou'er to stop, gave Zhu'er ten taels of silver in front of Mrs. Gu, and then sent Zhu'er away.

That Mrs. Gu originally looked down on Jia Xuan, the third aunt. After all, everyone knows what kind of life the third aunt lived before she got married, and I heard that although the third aunt won the election, her family is a farmer. , poor ghost.

But looking at it today, it doesn't seem to be the case. Judging by the demeanor of Sangu's grandma, she doesn't look like the shabby settlement who came to the door to beat the autumn wind.Thinking of this, Mrs. Gu showed a little respect on her face, and she was quite enthusiastic on the way to the big kitchen with Zhu'er.Of course, there are many little girls and women I met on the road.

The news that the third uncle was going to take the Jinshi examination, and that the third uncle's grandma and her family would come to live in the mansion for a few months had already spread in the mansion.

Everyone is very curious, and there is no rule in the house. No, Zhou'er met several people who came to inquire about the news on the way to the big kitchen.

"Although what Zhou'er said is not as good as the big girl in the mansion, she is not too bad. I think the life of the third aunt is not as difficult as they said, right?" The little girl hid in the rockery and talked with the other A lazy little girl bit her ear.

"Then you have to see who you compare with. It must be much better than us, but compared with the second wife, it is far behind. I heard that the dowry of the third aunt's grandma back then was not very real. I am afraid that even 1000 taels of silver would be worthless." Not worth it..."

"So little?" The little girl took a breath, "Should all the big girls in front of this old lady have such a fortune? Who did you listen to?"

"I heard from my cousin's aunt's niece's cousin's sister-in-law. She can't be wrong. She even handled the third aunt's dowry back then... It's hard to say, it's really not as rich as the big girl..."

"Tsk tsk..."

Jia Xuan didn't know about the turmoil in Jia's residence because of them, and of course, even if she knew, she probably wouldn't take it to heart.She is now changing clothes and going to the backyard to greet Jiamu.

Today is their first day here, and Lu Yan came to Beijing because he had to take the Jinshi examination, so Mother Jia should not make trouble today.

At the end of the application period, Jia Xuan and her party packed up, and Jia Amnesty came and took Jia Xuan's family of three to greet Jia's mother.

On the way, Jia Amnesty and Lu Yan walked in front, talking about the imperial examination, and Jia Xuan followed behind, holding Qi An's little hand.Qi An is not yet two years old, and he can't speak very quickly, but his short legs are very strong, and he moves quickly. Jia Xuan walks slower, but he can keep up.When Qi An was tired from walking, Jia Xuan hugged Qi An.

The mansion of Duke Rongguo's mansion is very big, and Jiamu lives in the big courtyard with five entrances. Jia Xuan and the others walked from the front courtyard to Chaoshou corridor for more than two quarters of an hour, and finally arrived at Jiamu. living yard.

In the distance, some girl ran inside to report the news, and another girl smiled and came out to pull the curtain.As far as Jia's mother is concerned, Jia Xuan can almost see twenty or thirty big girls and young girls, which shows the wealth and extravagance of Jia's mansion.

"Old lady, the third aunt and third uncle are here"

The two little girls opened the door curtain, and Jia Xuan carried Qi An into the room. As soon as she entered, a scent of hot air rushed towards her face.Jia Xuan shivered subconsciously, and when she got used to it, she put Qi An down and looked inside.

Because Lu Yan is considered a foreigner, a carved red sandalwood screen was set up in the room.Jia Xuan couldn't see Mother Jia and the others, but could hear voices.

"Xuan'er is back? Where is she? Come in and let me have a look..." Mother Jia said very kindly. If she didn't know this, would she think it was her own daughter?In the past, please An has never seen Jia's mother so close. Jia Xuan slandered her but kept on stepping. She raised her head and glanced at Lu Yan, then led Xiao Qi'an and walked in, "My daughter is not filial. She doesn't come back for a long time, but she tells her mother to worry about her." gone."