The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

Jia Baoyu's poems are very easy to sell, and the ones who help him sell them are his brothers in the family who don't cheat him, and he doesn't like to spend money. Jia's mother left him her whole life's wealth, so the private house money is quite rich.He was not good at managing money at first, and after getting married, his wife Shi Xiangyun took care of all the accounts.

In recent years, Shi Xiangyun has been busy leading the wives and grandmas in Beijing to do some good deeds for the poor and the elderly.The big garden in Rongguo Mansion used to be lived by big houses, but now the garden is too small, it is not cheap to enjoy tea and flowers.So I bought a garden not far from Ningrong Street, added potted stones, trimmed flowers and trees, and entertained female guests.Furthermore, Shi Xiangyun is more comfortable as the master.When Jia Cong came to trust her to do charity, he brought half a libretto, and there was a line that Shi Xiangyun liked very much. "It's like, the moonlight shines on the jade hall." So the garden was named "Jiyue Garden".

This meeting was just in the blooming season of chrysanthemums, Shi Xiangyun posted a post as usual and invited the female relatives from the Duke's mansion to enjoy the flowers in Jiyue Garden, and among them was the second grandmother of Zhen Guo mansion, Mrs. Mu.Mrs. Mu originally loved flowers and plants, but after seeing Shi Xiangyun's post written in a romantic and graceful way, he was feeling depressed recently, so he happened to go for a stroll and relax.When we arrived at Jiyue Garden, a familiar female family member said: "I heard that Second Mistress Bao really pissed off her little uncle once—that is, Jia Cong from Nezha's Lower Realm, and now he is more favored than anyone else in front of the prince. In the first two or three months The prince brought some people out from the palace, and Jia Cong asked his old man to borrow the gardener who used to take care of the imperial garden to help take care of the garden." Mu looked around, and the garden was indeed much more exquisite than when spring came. , couldn't help nodding again and again, praising the gardener for his great hands.

For a while, all the wives, grandmas and girls scattered around to enjoy the flowers.Because Shi Xiangyun is the master, he is very busy, and he is busy everywhere.The Mu family has always been a trouble-free person, so he just greeted Shi Xiangyun: "Just go and don't worry about me, anyway, I come here often." Shi Xiangyun smiled and saluted: "Thank you, Second Grandma, for loving me." She helped look after a girl who she said was a relative from the south, surnamed Chen.Seeing that the girl's appearance is very outstanding, and the clothes and jewelry are expensive, refined and elegant, Mu's heart is secretly startled.It was indeed the first time for Miss Chen to come back to Jiyue Garden, and Mrs. Mu led her through several exquisite scenery, carefully spying on the way, and asked her about her background with gossip.Except for knowing that her boudoir name is "Ruijin", she avoided the rest lightly.The two played charades back and forth for half a day, which was interesting.

As he walked to a secluded bamboo path in the northwest corner, there was a small porch lying on the rocks in front of him, Chen Ruijin said, "It must be nice to look down from there."

Mu Shi smiled and said: "It's really beautiful, every time I come back to this garden, I will go up and have a look."

Chen Ruijin said: "There are some flowers and plants on the rockery, so it's quiet for no reason. I'm afraid we're going to make a fuss if we go up there."

Mu Shi likes to be quiet, and especially likes to be alone. Fortunately, Chen Ruijin is a refreshing person.So first she sent someone up to check, but there was no one in the hall; but she ordered the people who followed her to wait below, and the two of them had a quiet meeting.

Leaning on the railing and blowing the wind, Chen Ruijin suddenly said: "Second sister-in-law Bao said that a few days ago she recommended a copy of "Sentimental Swordsman Ruthless Sword" to Second Grandma Niu."

Mu's complexion changed slightly: "Then wait for the scriptures to be read."

Chen Ruijin said: "The steward made a mistake about the time, which caused you two to sit in the temple and wait for more than an hour, and there are no other books to read. Reading this commentary is nothing." stood up.Chen Ruijin said, "Second Grandma Bao doesn't know anything. My fiancé thought that maybe the princess of the third princess would also like to watch Lulin commentary, so I tried a little."

Mu's face darkened: "Who is your fiancé, and what does he want to do."

Chen Ruijin said: "My fiancé is Jia Cong, and he is Second Grandma Bao's uncle. Second Grandma Bao looks smart, but she is actually quite easy to deceive. This matter has nothing to do with her. Jia Cong is Shi Li's friend."

There were countless thoughts in Mu's mind just now, when he heard the word "Shi Li", his face turned pale, he looked around in panic, seeing that there was really no one else, he gritted his teeth and said in a low voice: "What does he want to do?"

Chen Ruijin shook his head: "Shi Li didn't want to do anything, but Jia Cong felt it was a pity. So I borrowed that commentary to try the princess' mind."

Mrs. Mu sneered, "What Mr. Jia means is that Shi Li, like Li Xun Huan, has difficulties?"

"No." Chen Ruijin said, "Shi Li was the same bastard as Li Xun Huan back then, there is no difference in the quality of the bastard. However, Shi Li is better than Li Xun Huan now." She paused, shook her head and said, "I'm sorry for what Jia Cong said later. I really can't tell."

Suddenly, I heard a male voice say from the rockery outside the house: "Forget it, it's a bit shameless, let me tell you. Don't worry, the third princess, I know you are a very well-behaved person, and you won't go in."

Mu's eyes turned: "Could it be Mr. Jia?"

"That's right, I'm Jia Cong." The man outside said.Mu's face was full of sarcasm and he was about to open his mouth. When will Jia Cong be honest and let others talk?He hurriedly said, "Let me continue. Miss Mu, uh, princess Mu, Shi Li is better than Li Xunhuan in that he repented; and after he repented, he didn't drink every day to forget his worries and do nothing, but pondered How can I get my sweetheart back. The ancients said that if you know your mistakes, you can correct them. There is nothing good. Why don’t the princess give him another chance? At that time, he was still young and hadn’t really tasted the pain of lovesickness. Young people will inevitably make mistakes Wrong. Besides, Shi Li has a handsome face anyway. The ancients said that being handsome is right for everything. Princess, don’t look at the monk’s face to see the Buddha’s face, only look at his stinky skin. Come on, give him a chance."

Mu's turned to look at Chen Ruijin amusedly; Chen Ruijin whispered: "I don't know him."

"Shi Li is different from Niu Jicheng." Jia Cong said again, "I believe that Niu Jicheng also likes the princess. However, if he is replaced by a woman who does not lose to the princess in terms of family status, appearance, temperament, and talents, he will He would also want it; if Shi Li was given a woman whose family status, appearance, temperament, and talents were better than the princess, he would not want it. There are too few infatuated people in the world, and the princess is so lucky to meet one. It's because of this that I feel sorry for you. Give him a chance, you can bully him for the rest of your life, wouldn't it be like spending your whole life in Zhen Guofu?"

Mu's voice said loudly: "I don't know where Mr. Jia heard the gossip. I'm aggrieved in the residence?"

Jia Cong "cut": "Niu Jizong's daughter-in-law killed your son, do you think the Niu family's treatment is fair?" Mu Shi suddenly couldn't stand, his feet softened, and he sat down tightly holding the railing.Jia Cong said again, "Also. Shi Li is naturally restless, and a woman who would like him can't be peaceful, and she must like excitement inside. If the princess is willing to give him another chance, he might not be able to leave the deep house compound , Since then, the sea and the sky have been bright. Even if you use Shi Li's power to earn freedom, it will not matter if you have enough skills in the future and dump him. I will not use these things to tease her without ambition."

"Shut up!" Mrs. Mu yelled, "My Second Master Cheng has nothing wrong with me."

Jia Cong smiled softly: "Why don't you give it a try and see if Niu Jicheng will offend the third princess. Just try to tell him why you didn't have your first child. If Niu Jicheng is willing to stand up and uphold justice for his wife, let Niu Jicheng feel sorry for the third princess. Grandma got the punishment she deserved - Shi Li lost. I will persuade him to cry a good time, bury you in his heart, and love another woman in two years."

Chen Ruijin took a deep look at Mu Shi: "If he endures this for the sake of his brother and the face of the family—"

Jia Cong went on to say: "As time goes on, this kind of thing will only happen more and more. Do you want to endure it for a lifetime?"

There was silence in the hall for a while, Chen Ruijin said: "The age difference between the elder and second master of the Niu family is more than ten years. Back then when Mrs. Niu was pregnant with Uncle Niu, there was an old housemate next to Elder Niu who secretly did something. Although it was discovered later, Uncle Niu was still a premature baby. The Niu family was originally a martial arts family, but he had never practiced martial arts, because he was weak when he was young. Because of this reason, Mrs. Niu felt that she owed her eldest son. I prefer him more. Mrs. Niu hurt her body when she gave birth to Uncle Niu, and she took care of him for more than ten years before she gave birth to Second Master Niu."

Jia Cong said outside: "At that time, the third princess, you are still young. At that age, it is easy to cause habitual miscarriage. You have only been married for three years, and Mrs. Niu is anxious to raise a bastard with you. In front of you, she is obviously a knowledgeable person. She herself suffered a lot from this when she was young, so she must learn this knowledge. She probably thinks that you will not be able to raise children in the future. But, I have a question. Grandma Niu Jiang Shi is the daughter of the Marquis of Pingyuan, does she know? Does she know that at your age, it may be difficult to raise children in the future? You should know that she and Niu Jizong already have two sons. And Niu Jizong, he I really don’t know what his wife has done? As the eldest grandson of the Niu family who can practice martial arts but cannot practice martial arts, he must be under a lot of pressure. People, especially those who are well-educated, are mostly indifferent to things that don’t matter. It is just and noble. Once something has important interests involved with oneself, all conscience and morality will go to hell."

Mu Shi couldn't help panting, clutching the handkerchief tightly.After a long time, he suddenly came back to his senses and shouted sharply: "What is Mr. Jia's purpose of alienating the friendship between the two families in our mansion?"

Jia Cong said with a smile: "I don't even know the people in Zhen Guo Mansion, okay! Besides, the friendship between the two of you was separated by me? Wasn't Jiang's separated?"

Chen Ruijin reminded inside: "Look at the look of the third princess, I'm afraid I'm guessing what you're thinking, you should explain this section clearly."

"Decree!" Jia Cong stood outside, bowing and cupping his fists.After thinking for a moment, he said, "I seldom push women to leave home. Without him, most women these days have no ambitions. Or they once had ambitions when they were young, but when the years passed, they suddenly realized that their ambitions were childish and ridiculous. Or I used to be full of hope, but I was disappointed for too long and turned into despair; looking back and thinking, if I knew this, it would be better not to have hope. After getting married, I just guarded the small yard, enjoying flowers, cooking tea, and loving husband and children. Although the days are endless As expected, patience is over. If you want to break this stable life, it is like a gamble. Naturally, it is good, what if it doesn't work? Nine out of ten bets. But I have to say it again, I will fall in love with Shi Li The girl in the house can't settle down. Why doesn't the Princess try? Maybe she can live a happier life?"

Mu Shi sneered: "A happier life? My current life is already very good, how can there be better?"

Jia Cong said: "Have you ever heard of Zhou Xiaolan who subdued tens of thousands of pirates and conquered the country of Java by herself? There is also our Taiwan government's military division Lin, who strategizes and is full of wisdom, and the veterans on the battlefield are subdued under her banner. My fourth sister has also traveled all over the world. There is a female bandit in Shu who was originally the granddaughter of Jiannan Jiedu envoy Fang Xiong, but now she has become a tyrant in the green forest. An incompetent bird is content to be under the eaves, and a confident swan is not afraid of the sky .Rules can only restrain people at the lowest level, because they are powerless to change. The third princess, the world is very big, why don't you go and have a look." Mu Shi gritted his teeth and said nothing.

After a moment of silence, Chen Ruijin took out a booklet from his pocket: "Jia Cong coaxed someone to write it out for him."

Mrs. Mu opened it and took a few glances: "The handwriting of Second Grandma Bao of Rongguo Mansion."

Jia Cong sighed outside: "People who can write articles in our mansion have gone to do serious things now. I dare not entrust her to Sister-in-law Zhu, so I have to coax Second Sister-in-law Bao to drive out. For this , I promised to find an excuse for her to let her go to the south to play for a while. Poor thing, she is usually the daughter of a general, and she hasn't left the capital for five hundred miles since she married into our house."

Chen Ruijin said: "According to me, she still can't think about it. The second wife has been ill for a year or two. She is just a daughter-in-law, not a daughter who naturally cares about her mother. The second wife is not short of people to take care of her; You can't move, why bother?"

Jia Cong said: "Nowadays, it seems that sister-in-law Huan likes to travel around mountains and rivers. She goes out a few more times, which can also attract sister-in-law Bao to let go. Speaking of which, sister-in-law Zhu is the one who has been sleepy at home for the longest time. When I was young I have studied in front of her, she is also a lively person, when I find an excuse to coax her to go out for a walk. Even if you don’t go abroad, it’s good to go for a walk in China, there are so many mountains and rivers. Lan’er is not small She won't be able to walk if she doesn't go out. I just don't know if she can ride a horse."

Chen Ruijin smiled and said, "Didn't you say that Lian's second sister-in-law was the fastest to learn how to ride a horse?"

Jia Cong also laughed: "My father has always regarded his daughter-in-law as an outsider. Only that time I saw her learn to ride a horse quickly, and she is much more pleasing to the eye than Lian's second brother."

The two of them knocked on Mu Shi's ears one by one.If someone else said these words, she would not believe it.How can anyone drive the female family members of the inner house to visit the mountains and rivers?But everyone in Beijing knows about the four shrew girls in Rongguo Mansion.On the surface, they despised her presumptuous speech, or regretted that she was young and ignorant, open-mouthed, and made big mistakes. In fact, many people secretly envied her for being able to travel around the world.Unconsciously, there was a dark wave in Mu's heart.

Chen Ruijin saw the change in her complexion, and sighed softly: "Princess Mu just gave up. How old are you? You gave up? The world has changed with time, so it can't be said that the morals of the world have changed? It's too late for a flower house with a square inch. If you can live like yourself, you will not be in vain to come to the world for a while."

Jia Cong said: "Even if you no longer look down on Shi Li, you can still try to treat Niu Jicheng sincerely for a while. Don't say you are sincere, since you hide others in your heart, you can't treat him sincerely. Don't pretend to be virtuous anymore. Shude, show your disposition when you were not married. If you are not happy to let him live with a concubine, you will be jealous and show him. If you don’t want to raise a concubine, you will not raise it. Come out to help you avenge, and see what Niu Jicheng means. I repeat, if he is willing to stand up and seek justice for you and your son, if he wins Shi Li and loses, I will persuade Shi Li to give up. Shi Li himself gave up first. , the opportunity fell into Niu Jicheng's hands. If Niu Jicheng didn't seize the opportunity, why not give it to Shi Li again? It's not too late to make up for it, you are still young."

Mu's eyes suddenly brightened!After a while, it went dark again, and said with a wry smile: "I never provoked you, and used these to tease me."

Jia Cong shouted outside: "Because you are a courageous person, you deserve a better life." Chen Ruijin covered his face in the hall.Let go of your hand and take a look - Mrs. Mu was actually moved!Can't help but wonder secretly: Can such boring words really move people?

That night, sitting alone in front of the case, Mu looked at the booklet that Jia Cong coaxed Shi Xiangyun to write, and tears blurred the handwriting.

It was a small commentary, and it was still a story about the green forest.Near the end, the woman in the book said: "I always thought that I had won; I didn't know that I had lost until I looked in the mirror one day. In my best time, the person I like the most is not by my side. It would be great if I could start over." Then the woman died.