every spring [comprehensive]

At this time, Xichun exclaimed in surprise: "Come and see! Here is a pair of big butterflies!" Everyone looked around, and they were indeed a pair of big butterflies dancing in the flowers, and they were about to fall. .

Everyone chattered and said: "Hurry up and catch it, let's play with it! So no matter whether you are a young lady or a young mistress, everyone took a fan and jumped at it.

Wang Xifeng said from the side: "Such a big butterfly is really rare, I'm afraid it's almost mature!"

Xiren at the side said: "Today we bid farewell to the flower god, but these two flew out, could it be the flower god's manifestation?"

Wang Xifeng sneered, she was about to say that she never believed in ghosts and gods, but then she thought about the last time she was bewitched by evil spirits, and it was not because of the evil spirits, whether you believe it or not, it is better not to say it.

The pair of big butterflies were very light and agile, flying back and forth in front of everyone, but no one could catch them, they flew up to Baochai, and would linger by her temples. He drove away.

Xichun said: "Oh, sister Bao, why didn't you rush at such a good opportunity and let it go for nothing!" I saw the pair of jade-colored butterflies flying towards the small river with each other.

Baochai said: "Xiren is right, all things have spirits, not to mention it is not easy for them to grow so big, let them fly freely, you go and catch some beautiful little butterflies, I will teach you how to make specimens for preservation." , even after three or five years, it is still the same as today.”

As a result, there was a scene of fluttering butterflies with fans in the garden. Baoyu saw the various emotions of the daughters, whether they were angry or happy or angry, and they couldn't see it with a pair of eyes.Seeing his dumbfounded look, Lin Daiyu couldn't help feeling jealous again. She also took her fan and her maid, Zijuan, ran to the side to catch the butterfly.

As expected, Xue Baochai did what he said. He took out the knowledge of natural science in elementary school and taught everyone how to make butterfly specimens. The maids here have been accustomed to needlework since childhood. , no problem.

After the specimen was healed, the wings of the butterfly were stretched out, and they were still lifelike. The colorful patterns on the wings were clearly visible, even more clearly than when they landed on the stamens. I was overjoyed to see it.Take it back and put it on the Duobaoge. It is an eye-catching ornament. Baoyu even made two of them by himself, and asked someone to send them to the old lady and his wife for a fresh look.

Wang Xifeng no longer needs to stay in bed to recuperate, and all the affairs of the mansion come to her again, because when Li Wan was housekeeper, he couldn't go back to his wife for everything, but there were many decisions that made the mansion procrastinate. It has already caused some dissatisfaction with Mrs. Wang. Now that Sister Feng has finally left the house, Mrs. Wang hastily assigned her to be a housekeeper. Wang Xifeng is actually quite proud, and let those who gossip about her and jealous people see, if it is not her presence There is control over them, how could these slaves be so easily dispatched!

Li Wan was really happy that she didn't have to do this job anymore. She had been unable to make up her mind before, and secretly went to Tanchun to discuss it. She didn't dare to tell anyone about it. Tanchun was entrusted by her, so naturally can speak.

Wang Xifeng is now pregnant and is the baby of the whole family.How high-spirited it is to regain power.It's just that she will also put her body as the first priority, and will not overdraw her energy like before.

Jia's mother also told her: "The most important thing is to raise a baby, don't get tired."

Just when Wang Xifeng was about to repay the expenses of the mansion to put loan sharks, Jia Lian saw a report from the mansion that the Zhen family in Jiangnan had been ransacked!How prominent the Zhen family used to be!Just talking about taking over the emperor's royal car, I have taken over four times.It is said that the house was confiscated, which is very surprising, and one of the reasons why the Zhen family was convicted was usury!Just as Wang Xifeng was about to stretch out her hand, she became vigilant, so naturally she didn't dare to use loan sharks anymore.And she quickly opened Ping'er, Wang'er and others watched, and burned all the previous interest-lending notes, so no one else could see it!

Within two days, the Zhen family sent someone to deliver several large boxes of things. Originally, according to Sister Feng's personality, she was bound to keep them, but this time she didn't want to directly make the decision, and followed Li Wan's example and reported the matter to Wang. Mrs. Jia and Jia Mu happen to be together.

Mrs. Jia also knew the news that the Zhen family had been convicted and ransacked the house. This item must have been sent out before the house was raided, otherwise it would not have arrived in the next two days, and she was thinking about it secretly.

Mrs. Wang blames Sister Feng in her heart, it seems that she is getting more and more timid!What else is worth going back to Mother Jia?Just press it and you're done!At this time, the few boxes sent by the Zhen family must have known the news earlier, how could the things inside be priceless!I'm afraid that their family's wealth is all in it!Now that their family has been raided and convicted, do they still want to get the money back?The Jia family will be cheaper from now on!

Wang Xifeng stood at the head respectfully, not looking at Mrs. Wang's face, knowing that she must be dissatisfied at this time, and sooner or later she will have to give herself a meal, but at this time in the old lady's room, she must still have a fit.

Mrs. Jia pondered for a moment, and said: "The Zhen family has been convicted. Although they haven't dealt with it yet, they are all sinners. This matter is no small matter. When the master comes back, this matter will be decided by their men." Madam and Wang Xifeng said: "Don't cause trouble for their men just for the small profit in front of you. It's not easy to be an official now. If there is any wrongdoing and it is really involved in Yutou, you will go away without food."

After finishing speaking, Mother Jia went to rest listlessly and ordered everyone to go down. Maybe it was because people were sentimental when they were old.

After leaving Jia Mu's yard, Mrs. Wang really put down her face and walked forward quickly. Wang Xifeng followed behind, almost unable to catch up with her. "Ma'am, listen to me. At first I didn't intend to go back to the old lady directly. I just saw that you are here, and you don't have time to be idle for a while. The lady from the Zhen family is still waiting. I have to say it. Madam, don't worry." Don't get angry about this."

Mrs. Wang stopped and turned around and said: "Oh, it turns out that you see that I have no time to spare. You have done all kinds of difficult things on weekdays. How come this idea stumps you!"

Wang Xifeng just explained a little more, knowing that there is no credibility, but he can't be too hard on his wife, seeing Mrs. Wang stop, he obediently bowed his head and listened to the training.

Mrs. Wang knew that Wang Xifeng had always been smart, and Wang Xifeng must have known about her little thoughtfulness, but this time she didn't follow her.He also thought that the matter had already happened, and he couldn't send Wang Xifeng back to hide for leisure because of this matter, so who would be in charge of this family?

Mrs. Wang took a breath and said a few more words, "Since the old lady said to wait for the master to make a decision, let's wait until he comes back from the Yamen. You go and let those who came from the Zhen family rest first. Carry the box to my upper room first, so I can inspect it when the master comes back."

Let's say that when Jia Zheng came back and found out about this, he was naturally panicked. The Zhen's family was convicted and confiscated, which was a decree made a few days ago, even though his family has always been friends with them.But it never occurred to me that something else would come over.According to the law of the imperial court, these belong to the imperial court and not to the Zhen family. If they dare to collect them without authorization, it will be the same crime as the Zhen family!

So he quickly wrote a letter of self-reporting overnight, and he personally watched people put a seal on the unopened box.They were sent to Dali Temple overnight. Of course, those escorted people were not left behind.

A few days later, the higher-ups issued a decree to reward Jia Zheng, and also gave some symbolic things.Jia Zheng was satisfied that he was not reprimanded by the emperor, and no one else felt it, only Mrs. Wang felt a little depressed.

Soon Concubine Jia sent eunuchs out and gave 120 taels of silver for a three-day safe offering from the first to the third day of junior high school.Wang Xifeng made an appointment with Baochai, Baoyu and others to go to Qingxu Temple to watch a play for three days.Mrs. Jia heard that there was such a commotion, and said she wanted to go, and she specially invited Mrs. Xue to go with her. Seeing the old lady was happy, so all the people in the house went.

Greeting Spring, Tanchun, Xichun, they rarely have the opportunity to go out of Jia's house, even if they occasionally go to Wang Ziteng's house or someone else's house, they go from one inner house to another, and they have never specifically gone to a Taoist temple. It's such a lively event to watch the funeral.

In fact, Baochai was extremely reluctant to go to the theater. Watching them playing, playing, singing and dancing on it, she always felt that this form of entertainment was too simple and not interesting, but Mrs. Xue also went, so she just wanted to relax with her.

On the day of the first day of the lunar new year, there was a lot of traffic in front of the Rongguo Mansion, and the women and masters of the Jia Mansion took a dozen sedan chairs, not to mention the remaining maids, wives, and old nuns who followed.Rongning Street was completely blocked again, Jiamu's sedan chairs at the front were all outside the mountain gate, and the waiters behind were still on the way.

When Sister Feng and Li Wan saw it, they hurried forward to serve. Baochai and Daiyu helped Mrs. Xue, Tanchun helped Mrs. Wang, and Yingchun Xichun went to join Mrs. Xing.

It's just that besides her family's carriages and horses, there are already many carriages outside the mountain gate, all of which are not much more luxurious than Jia's mansion.

After the hair and beard of the original temple were all gray, the temple master came to visit Jia Mu, and realized that not only Jia's family, but also many relatives of high-ranking officials and dignitaries, including many princesses and concubines, came to see Jia Mu. Xu Guan was a bit busy for a while, but because he had called in advance, he still reserved a floor for the Jia family.

Although this Guanzhu Zhang was the substitute of Jia Daishanfang who went out to go out, but he was later proclaimed by the late emperor as the "Great Illusionary Real Man", and he is also in charge of the seal of the Taoist "Daolu Division". One of them is the prince, and he should be called an old fairy when the feudal town comes.

Jia Mu said: "Why is it so lively in the temple today? I'm afraid we came at the wrong time?"

The temple master said: "Old lady, don't worry too much. It's just before the Duanyang Festival, and all the mansions come to make offerings. It's a coincidence that today, besides the mansion, there are several princes and nobles who are also here today." .However, after worshiping and worshiping, everyone will go to the next one after paying homage to this one. No one will stay too long. Even if there are many people, they are not afraid of being crowded. Excuse me, if there is friendship between the two mansions and they can walk around each other, wouldn't it be lively." After finishing speaking, he whispered to Jia Mu: "Prince Nan'an and Prince Yi Fujin are here, and other people are fine. I am afraid that the two families will send people to pay a visit no matter what."

In fact, today, the reason why this view of emptiness attracted so many princes and wives to come to pay respects is because Prince Yi Fujin decided to come here this morning to pray, which attracted these people who wanted to curry favor.

Mother Jia and her party went to the main hall to worship, and sure enough, as Zhang Laodao said, the others had already left this place and went to the next one.When they got to the last place, they could barely see the skirts of the people in front. It seemed that they arrived earlier than the people in Jia's residence.

After paying homage and returning to the building to watch the play, the Jia family and the other people who had arrived earlier met face to face, because there are so many characters, and it took a lot of effort to meet each other , After finally being courteous, they planned to go back to their respective floors to watch the play quietly.

Prince Yi, Fujin Zhaojia's family has always been indifferent. Since Yinxiang became Prince Yi, their family has changed from a sparsely populated family to a sweet pastry in the capital. Everyone wants to have a relationship.

It's just that this Zhaojia family has seen the warmth and coldness of human relationships following Yinxiang's favor and decline over the years.When Yinxiang was demoted and put in the snow, why didn't anyone come?It can be seen that this man has changed his mind.

But now Prince Yi is dedicated to running errands for the emperor and has no selfish intentions, so there is no need for the family members to make friends with the family members of other ministers.With more friendship, he will be restrained in what he wants to do in court.

Zhao Jia was just on guard against which Taoist temple he had chosen early on, which would attract other people, so he randomly assigned one early in the morning.Even so, the well-informed person followed.

The Zhaojia family has already received the reward, and the Jia family sent someone to clean it up a long time ago, so they know that their family is not counted.He was also polite to Mrs. Jia, but after all, the Jia family did not have the slightest friendship with the Thirteenth Prince's House, and it was just a few words.

Just as everyone was about to send her back upstairs, Zhao Jia's sharp eyes saw Xue Baochai among the girls in Jia's mansion, so she couldn't help but stop and said, "But Miss Xue, why haven't you come to my house for a long time?"

Then Baochai walked out of the crowd, and wanted to greet her again. Prince Yi Fujin said: "Forget it, there is no need for us to be so courteous between you two." Pull Baochai.

Looking carefully at Baochai, he said: "I haven't seen you for a few months, but you have grown taller, your face has grown, and your appearance has become more and more distinctive. Why didn't you come to the house recently? I was talking about you with Thirteenth Lord a while ago. "

Then Baochai replied a few words and said, "I only said to take care of my mother at home, and I dare not go to disturb her without a call, etc."

Prince Yi Fujin said: "I just met you today, or else I will send a post to invite you in a few days. It seems that we should meet today. You can stay with me. I know you and I I'm also afraid of heat, and I've already had someone put an ice basin upstairs in this scorching heat."

Xue Baochai said: "Miss Rong Min asks the old lady and mother to leave, and then come to accompany Fujin." Zhao Jia nodded in agreement, and did not leave first, but stood there waiting for her.

Baochai came to Jia's mother, and before she had time to speak, Jia's mother hurriedly said, "Go and accompany Fujin, we have a lot of people here, and it is indispensable to be lively." Mrs. Xue also said, "Go, don't let Fujin Wait."

So Xue Baochai went upstairs with Zhao Jiashi's hand, and the rest of the people dispersed to find their own seats.

When only her own people were left, Princess Nan'an asked the left and right: "Where is this Miss Xue from? Why haven't I heard of it, which important minister in the court is surnamed Xue?"

When the servants inquired about Xue Baochai's identity, Princess Nan'an said disdainfully: "Where did I come from? I am a merchant's daughter." After saying that, she became even more angry. She wanted to curry favor with her, but she didn't accept it. Instead, she treated them indifferently, but took a merchant's daughter as a treasure, and brought her to her side.

In the view of Princess Nan'an, this is even more disrespectful to them!If it wasn't for the master's order to have a good relationship with Prince Yi Fujin, why would she let someone guard at the door of his house to find out where they were going before they went out in a hurry!But now they are in disgrace, not even a merchant's daughter has shame.If this matter gets out today, it will inevitably become the laughing stock of others.The concubine of the Nan'an palace has always had some friendship with the old matriarch of the Jia mansion, so the princess of Nan'an is not easy to get angry, so she can only hold back her breath!

Wang Xifeng, the old lady Jia and others looked at the behavior of these wives, pondered in their hearts, and probably understood what was going on.It's a pity that although their Jia's family looks prominent from the outside, all the incumbents are small sesame officials. Even if one day they climbed to Fujin, the men outside will not be able to talk to Prince Yi and his old man. It's just a waste of work, so It's just that they came to watch the show quietly.

After watching the play in Qingxu that day, everyone's perception of Baochai was even more different. Naturally, Mrs. Jia Muwang and others would not say much. They already knew that Baochai often went to accompany Prince Yi Fujin, but Baochai always Low key, not everyone knows it.

That day, in front of many girls and women, Prince Yi Fujin, who was surrounded by stars, only ordered Baochai by his side, which shows that she has a lot of face, so those who often gossip in Jia's mansion spread the word, saying that Baochai is a treasure. The girl will have a great fortune in the future.Xue Baochai turned a deaf ear to these rumors, it was just that they liked to pay attention to people after dinner in the world, Jia's family style was not strict, and Baochai knew that they had always been so used to it, so there was no need to get angry or take it seriously .

It is said that early in the morning, before Xue Baochai got up, she heard someone talking outside. She knew that her maids were always behaved and would not talk loudly in the courtyard before she woke up, so she got up and asked: " what's up?"

Amber lifted the curtain and came in and said, "Second Master Bao came and asked the girl to help me with something. I told him that it's too early and the girl hasn't woken up yet. Let the girl tidy up and come back later."

Baochai said: "Don't send him away, you go and tell him to come back, I'll simply clean up, he must be in a hurry when he comes here so early in the morning."

After Baochai cleaned up, he saw Baoyu standing in the yard waiting for him. The maid Feicui said, "I just invited the second master to sit in the guest room, but he didn't sit. He just wandered around in the yard. Let our girl see it. I thought those of us who are girls don’t know how to entertain guests.”

Baochai said to Fei Cui, "Okay, I won't blame you. Brother Bao, what's the matter?"

Although Baoyu was a little embarrassed, since he came to beg Baochai, he had to tell her: "Yesterday, Xiren was kicked by me and hit her ribs. She was in severe pain last night, and she vomited blood in the middle of the night. I don't dare to tell the old lady about this, sister Su Wenbao's medical skills are like a god, I'll rush over when I wake up this morning, please help me."

As soon as Xue Baochai obeyed the order, he took pills for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, as well as externally applied medicines for trauma, etc. These commonly used medicines were all prepared at home, and as Baoyu said, if they passed outside, they had to ask who used them, because Where does it come from.Add another layer of trouble to him.

Baochai followed Baoyu to Yihong Courtyard, and asked on the way, "Why are you so irritable? I never see you beating and scolding maidservants. Why are you the first to beat someone up, and come here this morning to seek medical advice? It can be seen that you don't really want to fix her."

Baoyu said: "It's Sister Bao, I know I told you, you won't misunderstand me. There was something wrong outside yesterday, so I can't tell you in detail. I'm going back to Yihong Courtyard full of anger. , who knew that it was raining heavily again, which made me feel cold. I patted on the door for a long time, and the maids inside the door were only talking and laughing, but no one came to open it for me. When the door opened, I just thought It was those little girls who sneaked, raped and played tricks on weekdays, they kicked without even looking, and who knew it would land on Xiren."

Baochai looked at him and said, "I know I regret it now, don't be so careless in the future, although the servants who serve you shouldn't complain even if they beat and scold, but if you really do too much, you have to take care of yourself." My temper has become violent."

When he was talking, he had already arrived at Yihong Courtyard. Baochai showed Xiren a look, and said that it was all right, as long as he took the medicine he brought and applied it on time, it would be fine in a few days.

Xiren was even more grateful, and said: "I didn't let him disturb the girl so early, he just couldn't sleep, opened his eyes and put on his clothes, but it made you sleep? Why do you do it for me, a slave, girl It must be because I haven’t even eaten, why don’t people set up breakfast in Yihong Courtyard, so as to save the girl from running back and forth, the distance between the two sides is not close!”

Baochai had to go back to Mrs. Xue's every day at midnight, and deal with the things they had accumulated at home.She took out her pocket watch to check the time. Sure enough, after such a delay, it would be too late to go back to Hengwu Courtyard for breakfast. Just as the little maid was about to go back to order, Amber had already brought her food over.

Xiren said: "What a good girl, they can think about the master's affairs everywhere, and they can sit in front of the master without the master's order. They are really dedicated."

Amber said quickly: "I can't deserve your praise, all the maids in our family are like this."

Baoyu's food has also arrived, and people put his and Baochai's together to eat in the hall outside.He also personally invited Baochai to go out. If Baochai didn't come, this young master Baoyu would follow his own heart all day long, and maybe he would put the food in the bedroom.

Qingwen came into the bedroom at this time, and said while tidying up, "The girls in this family are naturally good girls, and they can always think of going to the master's front, but unfortunately there is only one in our house, you don't need to get better soon, for you, The second master Bao came early in the morning, so he rushed to invite all the girls here. This big Buddha can easily be moved? It's not for anything else, just for this kind of heart, so don't get sick easily. "

Xiren knew that Qingwen was usually sharp-tongued, and loved to be picky, and said with a smile: "And these petty mean words, who ever said that I am the only good girl in this room!"

The Xiaoxiang Hall and the Yihong Courtyard are so close that they can walk over with enough time to talk. Daiyu woke up early this morning and suddenly thought of something she wanted to say to Baoyu. See them eating at the same table.He couldn't help but said: "This is strange, why did Sister Bao come here for dinner so early in the morning?" Looking at Jia Baoyu, his expression was even more annoyed and annoyed.

It turned out that after arriving in this garden, entering this relatively open and free environment, without the constant control and restraint of adults, the relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu heated up even more. It's different, that's why Lin Daiyu has this sour and vinegary look.

Xue Baochai never wanted to get involved with them, so she rinsed her mouth, wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, and said, "I came early in the morning, Brother Bao asked me to come and see Xiren, because I have to go back to my mother's place." , the servant girl put her breakfast here and ate it, Xi Ren is not feeling well, you should go and see her too."

As soon as Lin Daiyu heard that Xiren was ill, she put everything else aside and went into the house to see Xiren.

Baochai said to Jia Baoyu, "Brother Bao, you owe me one more time."

Seeing that she didn't eat, Jia Baoyu naturally didn't, and thanked her with a few voices.So Baochai came out of Yihong Courtyard and turned to Mrs. Xue, who lived in the northeast corner of the garden. She was about to reach her door, but Xue Baochai always felt restless, so she stopped.Hu Po and Xiao Hong who followed behind asked, "Girl?"