Brother Jia Sheshu of the Red Chamber

As Mo Gu's secretary, Yuan Chun has really met a lot of people over the years. There are quite a few people who came to add makeup. The makeup is bound into a book.

The makeup of each family is different, like Yingchun and Daiyu, because they are still children, but they just add a hairpin, or a hairpin, and some like Tanchun, because they are too shy, so they just add a hairpin. There are also some who have added a pair of ears.

However, Yuan Chun kept looking over and over at the set of cat's-eye stone noodles that Qin Keqing added, and continued to fiddle with it, as if he wanted to tear down the set of top noodles.

Yuan Chun was thoughtful, and suddenly asked: "Baoqin, do you think that Grandma Zhen seems to please the old lady?"

During the make-up banquet just now, the old lady looked at Jia Min's mother and daughter six times, her eight times, but Grandma Zhen five times, only slightly less than Jia Min and Daiyu.

"That's not it." An excellent maid can grasp the gossip of the whole family in the first time, and Baoqin is the best among them.

Although Baoqin followed Yuanchun into the palace, but only a few days after returning to the Rongguo Mansion, he found out all the gossip and gossip in the Rongguo Mansion.

Baoqin said with a smile: "It is said that the old lady likes Grandma Zhen, even the eldest lady took a step back."

The old lady seldom likes someone so much, and almost every now and then she calls Grandma Zhen to talk, and even says that Grandma Zhen is the one who wins her heart first among all the granddaughters-in-law, so it is difficult for Grandma Hu and Lian The second mistress is a big belly, but she got angry because of it.

"Is that so..." Yuan Chun smiled slightly, and tightened his grip on the cat's eye stone.

The surface of the cat's eye stone is inlaid with gold thread. Gold is the softest material, and it has been drawn into gold thread. It has withstood Yuan Chun's strength, but with just a little force from Yuan Chun, the cat's eye stone hairpin is a little crooked.

"Hey!" Baoqin was so distressed that he couldn't help but snatched the cat's eye stone face and said, "What's wrong with the big girl? Why are you playing?"

It's too polite to use a sentence to play characters. According to Yuan Chun's previous posture, it seems to be demolished.

"Girl, it's Grandma Zhen's wish after all. Let's play with it when we're out of the house."

The make-up of each family has to be carried out of the door in a proper manner, and it has to be displayed when the dowry is placed, so that people can see that their girl is a pain, that's why so many people put make-up on the girl, If it is broken, it will be seen, and people may think that the eldest girl is dissatisfied with Grandma Zhen.

Yuan Chun smiled slightly, and carefully put the set of cat's-eye stone ornaments away, "I see that this set of head jewelry is really exquisite. I thought Grandma Zhen's family was ordinary, but I didn't expect to be able to come up with such a set of head jewelry."

Although Jia Zhen could be regarded as her cousin, she happened to be in the palace when Jia Zhen got married, so she only took half a day off to beg for a glass of water and wine. At that time, she hadn't had much contact with Grandma Zhen. He only noticed Qin Keqing's gorgeous appearance, which can be said to be seen only in his life, but did not notice Qin Keqing's dowry.

But looking at Qin Keqing's makeup now, as a daughter of a sixth-rank official, she can easily add such a set of opal head and face jewelry to her husband's cousin in the next room, which shows that her dowry is rich.

Baoqin was busy walking around today, but he didn't pay attention to the makeup of each family. Now that he took a closer look, the set of cat's-eye stone noodles added by Grandma Zhen was really very precious.

Don't say that all of them are golden-green cat's eyes of excellent quality, not the common crystal and jasper cat's eyes. The thumb-sized golden-green cat's eye on distraction alone costs at least a hundred taels of silver.It was the first time Baoqin had seen such a whole set of hair made of golden-green cat's eyes.

"Hey!" Baoqin exclaimed in surprise, "Such a precious golden-green cat's eye, how can we return it then?"

"Yeah..." Yuan Chun's eyes drooped slightly, "You and I have both been in the palace and seen the world, and if you have never seen such a good face, she is just a daughter of a sixth-rank official, where can she come from?" where?"

"This..." Baoqin also felt a little bit wrong, and forced a smile: "Maybe it was passed down from the ancestors? Or was it given by Uncle Zhen?"

Yuan Chun smiled coldly, "She is not the only child in the Qin family. I remember that Qin Keqing also has a younger brother. If it is really a good thing passed down from the ancestors, then we can get her? Besides, is the head jewelry passed down from the ancestors just like this? Just casually add makeup to people? As for Brother Jane..."

Yuan Chun laughed mockingly, "He can't part with such a valuable thing."

Although Jia Zhen is not as greedy for money as her father Jia Zheng, it is not so good. It is okay to give nodding jewelry when love is strong, but such a set of gold and green cat's eye hair is absolutely impossible.

Or did Qin think that such a pair of headgear could be worth the fact that she was born without a mother?Thinking about the fact that when he was young, he and brother Zhu lived carefully between the first room, the second room, and the grandparents, and it was hard for Jia Yuanchun not to complain.

"..." Baoqin remained silent, even if she didn't understand what happened between the girl and Grandma Zhen, she could see that something was wrong with the girl right now.

"Girl." Baoqin didn't know why Miss Yuanchun was suddenly full of resentment, but she reminded cautiously, "In half a month, the girl will go out. The master is not capable of doing things. Master Zhu has arrived at Wang's house again. Second Master, Third Master Huan, and Miss Tanchun are still young, and still need the care of Miss and Master Zhu."

To put it bluntly, the girl has the money to get angry with others.

"That's all." Baoqin's words also brought back Yuan Chun's rationality. She has no mother, and her father has become a monk. She can only live on the pity of her uncle. How can she have the money to seek justice for her mother? Besides...

Thinking of his younger siblings, Yuan Chun couldn't help sighing, they were all raised under Jia Li's knees, she really couldn't help her willfulness.

Jia Yuanchun waved his hand, let Baoqin back down, spread out the paper, and wrote down what he had investigated word by word.

If she was given more time, she might be able to find out the truth of the matter, but it is a pity that she did not have enough time. After marriage, she had to go to the Northeast with her husband-in-law, and this matter could only be entrusted to her. Big brother helped.

Jia Yuanchun got into the bridal sedan chair with regrets, and married to the Northeast. Since then, he has almost never returned to the capital. The grace of nurturing finally disappears forever.

In the Wang family's study in the capital, Jia Zhu took the letter that Jia Yuanchun had left for him before he left, read it over and over carefully, and sighed slightly.Yuan Chun entered the palace two years ago, so he doesn't know much, but what he knows is slightly more than what Yuan Chun observed.

When Qin Keqing entered the door, the Jia family was really surprised. Not only was she beautiful, she was even better than Aunt Min, but also because of her rich dowry, she was not like a sixth-rank girl at all. The official's daughter.

With the wealth of the Jia family, how could they not have noticed that Qin Keqing's dowry contained a lot of in-built jewelry?It's just that there was a faint saying in Ningguo Mansion at that time, saying that Jia Zhen really liked this stepwife, and was afraid that Qin Keqing's dowry would be reduced and people would make fun of her, so she specially added makeup to her in private.

Because of Jia Zhen's lustful nature, and the fact that Qin Keqing's dowry was to be brought back to Jia's mansion, no one became suspicious, but what if it wasn't?

Although Jia Zhen is not a very good person, he is the only son of Uncle Jing, and his wife is the clan wife of the Jia family. The position of clan wife is not so easy to take. Thinking about what Qin Keqing has done over the years is impressive. Can't pick out half a typo, and her bearing is even stronger than that of the younger sister who is the eldest granddaughter of the Rongguo Mansion, which is a bit unreasonable.

Jia Zhu pondered slightly, he thought deeper than Yuanchun, although the abolished prince died, but because the abolished prince was the son of the Supreme Emperor Yuan, many people in the court were still loyal to the abolished prince because of the difference between the illegitimate and concubines, so marrying an abolished prince The prince's daughter is nothing, but... I'm afraid that the Ningguo Mansion has something that it shouldn't have.

Jia Zhu knocked on the table, her eyes narrowed slightly, according to what her sister said, the Holy Majesty is a benevolent person, and she probably also knew about the marriage of the deposed prince's daughter into the Ningguo Mansion, but I don't know if the Holy Majesty guessed the Ningguo Mansion's intentions up?He and Yuan Chun are greatly favored by the Holy Majesty, and now it is an important moment for the Holy Majesty to replace the imperial examination system with mathematics, physics and chemistry. We must not let those villains miss the important event of the Holy Majesty.

Jia Zhu was so engrossed in her thoughts that she didn't notice that Wang Xiluan came in with snacks.

"What's the matter?" Seeing Jia Zhu holding the letter from Yuan Chun, Wang Xiluan sighed, and asked with a smile, "Are you reluctant to part with sister Yuan Chun?"

Wang Xiluan, Jia Zhu, and Yuan Chun grew up together since they were young, so they naturally understand that Jia Zhu and Yuan Chun are not only twins, but also have been dependent on each other for many years and have a deep relationship.

She sighed and said: "Actually, sister Yuanchun doesn't want to marry so far away. My father has crushed my father-in-law to death and will never let him come out again. Why did sister Yuanchun deliberately marry so far away?"

Everyone, including Wang Xiluan, believed that the reason why Jia Yuanchun insisted on marrying so far in the northeast was to avoid Jia Zheng and his wife. They all understand.

Jia Zhu shook her head. Others only said that the younger sister was hiding from her father, but in fact, the younger sister was trying to avoid the old lady.

Seeing Jia Zhu's sad face, Wang Xiluan persuaded again: "Although the family that my sister Yuanchun married is a bit far away, I asked my father to help me find out. She is really a good character. The Holy Majesty also put his heart into it this time."

Jia Zhu nodded and said, "The emperor's kindness is mighty, if the Holy Majesty hadn't taken care of me these years, my life with sister Yuanchun would not have been so good."

Wang Xiluan nodded and said: "It's natural. We should all thank the Holy One."

Ever since the Holy Majesty personally helped her marry Jia Zhu and tried his best to stop many gossips that hurt Brother Zhu, Wang Xiluan has become a crazy fan for no reason. In short, whatever the Holy Majesty says is right, and what the Holy Majesty says is good .

Wang Xiluan asked cautiously: "Are you still accidentally letting go?"

It's not just Jia Yuanchun who married far away in the Northeast. Over the years, Jia Zhu has also been trying to find a job outside. The reason... is also to avoid Jia Zheng. After all, as Jia Zheng's eldest son, even if Jia Zhu' married ’ and went out, but if Jia Zheng asked him for anything, it would still be difficult for him to say no.

She paused and said: "Father said that although this release can be avoided for a while, it cannot be avoided for a lifetime, and it will hinder the future. The Holy Majesty wants to recruit a secretary assistant or something recently, which is an opportunity."

Brother Zhu is just a juren right now, not even a Jinshi. If he reluctantly asks for an official to be released, he will just disappear from the crowd, but if he can become the secretary assistant of the Holy Majesty, it will be different.

The Holy Majesty recruited a secretary assistant this time, but what he gave was a ninth-rank official position. This official ninth-rank position is nothing, even if his father walked around for Brother Zhu, it was more than that, but the point is that the secretary assistant was able to enter In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, those who work in front of the Holy Majesty can go to Datian to listen.

If the errands are done well, I am afraid that they will have more real power than any official of the first grade. The only disadvantage is that they stay in the capital and are closer to the second uncle.

Jia Zhu pondered slightly. Sister Yuanchun also mentioned this point in her letter earlier, and suggested that he try his best to fight for it. She has been a female official in front of the Holy One for many years, and she knows the Holy One's temperament best. Although this is only a petty official, but It is highly valued by the Holy One. If it is done well, the future will be infinite.

Furthermore, the Holy Majesty employs people only in terms of ability, regardless of surname, and this is the only chance for a son-in-law like him to stand out.

Jia Zhu just thought about it for a while, and then made up his mind, when it would not be possible to let it out, but the Holy One recruited once, and I don't know when he will recruit a second time, it is a pity to miss this opportunity. "Of course I will fight for it."

A slight smile appeared on Wang Xiluan's face. Although she liked Brother Zhu and didn't care about suffering with Brother Zhu, if she could stay lazy at home, she didn't want to be put on the sidelines and suffer. When it is important, I am even more unwilling to move easily.

Overjoyed, Wang Xiluan hurriedly presented his snacks like a treasure offering: "Brother Zhu, come and taste the chrysanthemum cake I made."

Jia Zhu glanced at the dim sum plate, which was obviously missing several pieces, and couldn't help laughing, "Why did you steal it again?"

He said it was made for him, but in fact it was made for himself to taste, and he didn't look at it when he ate it secretly and left some for him.

Wang Xiluan smiled, "Brother Zhu doesn't like the bitter taste of chrysanthemums, I'm also afraid of wasting them."

Jia Zhu touched Wang Xiluan's belly, and said worriedly: "Physician Zhang said you should use less snacks. This baby was finally saved, so you have to be careful."

He and Wang Xiluan and his wife have also been compatible for the past year, but the heir has some troubles. Not long after they got married, sister Luan was happy, and the father-in-law of Xiluan set off firecrackers, so there was no wine. Unexpectedly, that The poor child passed away within two months in Sister Luan's womb.

During the second child, the father-in-law learned a lesson and did not dare to publicize it. He was afraid that the fetus would be stingy. Unexpectedly, the pregnancy was still less than two months old and the child was aborted. Sister Luan even fell ill for a long time because of this; Chu learned that the backflow of blood is not good for offspring.

This time it is Sister Luan's third child. Ever since he knew that Sister Luan was pregnant, his father-in-law specially invited Dr. Zhang to sit in front of him. He was afraid that he would not be able to keep this baby. Fortunately, Sister Luan's pregnancy went well. , but Doctor Zhang asked Sister Luan to restrain her intake of sweets, lest the fetus grow too big.

When it came to the child, Wang Xiluan immediately became obedient, and she said seriously: "Brother Zhu, don't worry, Luan'er understands."

She was also very distressed after losing her child, but her parents were more distressed than her. Thinking about how her parents had suffered for a long time because of this matter, Wang Xiluan did not dare to take it lightly.

The young married couple had a child again, so Jia Zhu and Wang Xiluan naturally kept their children together, and while talking, Jia Zhu was shocked, and suddenly guessed what Ningguo Mansion was thinking.

The Holy Majesty has no children, and he will surely have a stepchild in a hundred years. Although Qin Keqing is a woman, she is the only bloodline of the abolished prince. Maybe the Ningguo Mansion is betting on the slightest possibility and wants to follow the old path of the Rongguo Mansion and cultivate the next generation of emperors. !