Xing Xiuyan's Life in the Red Mansion

Good times always fly by so fast.Xing Xiuyan felt that it was a matter of going home one second, and the next second, the golden needle was already standing in front of him, and the mother-in-law was waiting outside in a carriage.

Xing Xiuyan was a little depressed, and so was Xing Zhong and his wife. Without saying a word, Xing Zhong moved the things that Mrs. Xing Liu had prepared for Xing Xiuyan to the car. Mrs. Xing Liu took Xing Xiuyan's hand and quietly stuffed a purse for her.Xing Xiuyan knew what was inside, and refused to accept anything.She didn't know what the Xing family and his wife did for a living in the capital. They couldn't maintain their family's life in the capital just by relying on the ideas of their hometown. What a difference.In the past few days at home, the Xing family and his wife had a normal routine, but Xing Xiuyan knew that the Xing family and his wife must have taken jobs outside.Xing Xiuyan lowered her head, otherwise she would do more embroidery work when she has time, and send it back when she finds time, so that her mother can sell it, so as to subsidize the family.

When Xing Xiuyan got into the carriage, she saw the pile of things that Mrs. Xing Liu packed up for her, a few boxes of snacks that she made when she woke up early, and the fried sauce that Mrs. Xing Liu made when she got up early. What are these?Xing Xiuyan found a navy blue purse under the burden, and when she opened it, her eyes immediately got wet.Inside is a bank note, the amount is not large, 50 taels.

Because of this purse, Xing Xiuyan was still in a low mood all the way back to Jia's mansion. The golden needle and jade thread wanted to comfort her, but she didn't know where to start.In the end, Xing Xiuyan figured it out on her own. She wiped away her tears and said, "I will send the old lady, aunt, second wife, second grandmother, and Miss Lin. These boxes are for Grandma, Miss Bao, Second Master Bao, and a few others." Send it, girl!"

The golden needle and jade thread responded quickly.Jin Zhen followed behind Xing Xiuyan carrying the box, and Yu Xian carried the food box to others.

First went to Wang Xifeng's yard, Wang Xifeng was not there, Ping'er fell down, Xing Xiuyan handed the dim sum to Ping'er, "This is homemade dim sum, a specialty from Suzhou, rice cake, homemade, clean, please Second sister-in-law and elder sister Heping try something new."

Ping'er said with a smile, "Thank you, miss, I still miss us when I go back. The second mistress has gone to the eldest wife's place, and I'm about to go there. If the girl doesn't mind, I'll take her there too!"

Xing Xiuyan smiled and said: "This is even better, thank you, Sister Ping, for making this trip for me." Then, she took Mrs. Xing's box with Ping'er.

Afterwards, Xing Xiuyan went to Rongqing Hall again. Coincidentally, Lin Daiyu was the only one in front of Mother Jia. After the maid returned, Xing Xiuyan walked in with a smile, "Greetings to the old lady."

Jia's mother looked at Xing Xiuyan with a smile, "I went home and looked much happier."

Lin Daiyu sat on the side with a smile.

Xing Xiuyan smiled and said: "Thank you for your compliments, old lady. My mother also said that she asked me to tell the old lady an annoyance. She originally said that she would come to talk to the old lady. It's just a newcomer. Although there are not many things, it is cumbersome. , and heard that the family is planning to visit relatives, my mother said that she would not bother the old lady, and come to talk to the old lady when she is free."

Mother Jia nodded, "Your mother's talk is funny. But what she said is also reasonable. There are so many things at home, I'm afraid I'll neglect the guests. It's better to come later. What is that maidservant behind you holding in her hand?"

Xing Xiuyan smiled and said: "My mother made some small snacks at home. The ones in Gusu are called rice cakes. My mother specially asked me to bring some over here. I invite the old lady and sisters to try something new." Said Then let the golden needle take out the dim sum.

Lin Daiyu's heart moved. Rice wind cake, a famous snack in her hometown. I remembered that when I was very young, my father bought it for myself. I haven't eaten it for many years. I don't know if it is still the taste in my memory.

"This rice cake, there is a family that makes it taste very good, and the taste will not change after a few days. Our craftsmanship is not as good as others. The old lady and Miss Lin must not dislike it." Xing Xiuyan said with a smile.

Yuanyang took the box. Although the snack box was newly bought, it was only used at home. The wood was also the cheapest kind, but it was cleaned very clean. When I opened it, there was an ordinary white porcelain plate inside, with the code on it. Xing Xiuyan smiled and said, "This is orange cake, this is rice cake." He opened another dessert box.

Lin Daiyu smiled and beckoned Zicuckoo to grab a piece of rice cake for herself, "Ancestor, this rice cake is very strange. It is soft in texture, and the cake is not cut with a knife, but drawn with a line. Ancestor, you Try it?"

Lin Daiyu first brought a piece of rice cake to Jiamu's mouth, and Jiamu took a bite, "Well, it's really soft and sweet! This one is good!"

Lin Daiyu saw that Mother Jia liked to eat this rice cake, so she tried the orange cake herself, "It's sweet and sour, and it's delicious. Do all my sisters have it?"

Xing Xiuyan smiled, "Everyone has this rice cake, and I only made one portion of this orange cake. If the old lady and Miss Lin like it, next time I will ask my mother to make more and just send it over."

Jia's mother knew that Xing Xiuyan sent this to Daiyu, and only Mrs. Xing and Daiyu were from Gusu in this house, so she had a heart, so she said with a smile: "It's better this way, but your mother is tired." gone."

Xing Xiuyan lowered her head and said embarrassedly: "Well, it's just a matter of little effort."

Lin Daiyu grinned and ate another piece of orange cake. Zijuan was afraid that she would eat too much and accumulate food, so she quickly covered the snack box and said nothing to let her eat any more.Seeing this, Jia's mother smiled and said: "I like to eat, and I will give you the old ancestor's." Jia's mother did not forget that just now she said that the rice cake was delicious, and Yu'er would not touch the rice cake. .She always remembers herself as a little person, and it's not easy to steal her food as an old thing.

Lin Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, "Sister Xing, can you make rice cakes and orange cakes?"

Xing Xiuyan smiled, "Yes. When I was young, my family was poor, my father helped others to do the work, my mother helped others to wash clothes, and I cooked all the meals at home. At that time, I was not as tall as the stove, and I was cooking on a small bench. Yes. But my craftsmanship is only average. Later, when I grew up, the conditions at home gradually improved, and my mother refused to let me do it anymore. This time when I go home, I also want to go into the kitchen. My mother refuses to let me in!"

When Lin Daiyu saw Xing Xiuyan talking about her poor life in the past, she didn't shy away from it. Instead, she was generous and admiring, "What would my sister do?"

It was rare for Jia Mu to see Lin Daiyu like this. She smiled and saw that there was still a box of snacks in the food box in Jin Zhen's hand. After thinking about it, she realized that it was for Mrs. Wang. Send the snacks to the second wife."

Yuanyang nodded, she naturally knew what to say to Mrs. Wang.Jin Zhen was still anxious at first, but she was overjoyed to see that Yuanyang was willing to go with her, so the two hurriedly went together.

"I remember that year when I was five years old, my father was helping others. The owner of the house was happy and gave my father a fish. At that time, we were still living in Panxiang Temple. Meaty people were not allowed in the temple. My father had no choice but to I took my mother and I to the back mountain and grilled the fish on the spot. Who knew that it was the first time I grilled fish. I had no experience. Jingui, no matter how unpalatable it is, I will still eat it with gritted teeth." Xing Xiuyan recalled the past with a smile on his face.

"Aren't there fish in the river? Why don't you catch fish in the river?" Lin Daiyu asked curiously.

"That river belongs to the Panxiang Temple. Most of the fish in the river are released by pilgrims. Such fish are not edible. There is also a river a little farther away, but it takes a long time to go back and forth. The place is rented, and I go to work to earn money when I have time, so I can’t even think about it.” Xing Xiuyan wanted to go to the river to catch fish and improve the food, but Xing Liu didn’t allow her to go, for fear that she would fall into the river and drown up.Later, when I met Miaoyu, I was detained in the monastery all day to read and write, let alone think about it.

"Sister Xing, you had a hard life when you were young!"

"Bitter is bitter, but there are also many interesting things. At that time, there were mountain flowers all over the mountains and plains, which were very beautiful. There were also many wild fruits. I often went to the back mountain to pick flowers and fruits when people were not prepared. Eat. Once, after eating a poisonous fruit, she vomited and had diarrhea for several days. My mother was so sad that she thought I couldn’t keep it. Later, the teacher in the temple thought of a way, saying that mung bean soup can Detoxification, my mother pawned the only valuable quilt at home, bought half a catty of mung beans, and made soup for me! It was cured later, and from then on, my mother stared at me, Don't let me run outside again." Xing Xiuyan giggled.

Jia Mu recited a sentence of Amitabha, "It really is the blessing of the Bodhisattva, you, you are too nonsense, your mother didn't hit you?"

Xing Xiuyan was a little embarrassed, "I made such a fuss, and after I got better, I lost seven or eight catties. How could my mother be willing to beat me? It's too late for her heartache! I also know that this is not good, isn't it because I was young and ignorant! "

Lin Daiyu was concerned about another matter, "Sister Xing, your mother has pawned a quilt, so what will you do in winter?"

Xing Xiuyan smiled, "The teacher in the temple is so kind, he gave us two quilts, and there are firewood all over the place, so we just need to burn more firewood in winter."

Lin Daiyu lowered her head, "In the past, I always thought I was a miserable person, but now I feel ashamed compared to Sister Xing. Sister Xing is still so positive and optimistic, but I always feel sorry for myself. I am not as good as Sister Xing." Yep. Sister Xing, what can I do?"

Xing Xiuyan was stunned for a moment, and then smiled. It was indeed Sister Lin, and she didn't find it strange at all that such words came out of her mouth. "This, I don't understand. Usually, those rich people do charity, but they just donate porridge, build roads and build bridges. It's just that Miss Lin is a boudoir girl. How to come forward, it's better to entrust this matter to Second Grandma, she must have a way. "

"I knew your food was not tasty, no, you're looking for trouble for me again!" As soon as the words were finished, a gust of fragrant wind blew in, and Wang Xifeng came in holding her stomach.