The alternative life of the clever sister of the Red Chamber

Not a few days after Xue Baochai moved out of the garden, Xue Pan finished the affairs of the house, picked a day, and took Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai to see it in person. The house is well maintained, and you can live in it with a little tidying up up.Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai were very satisfied. Aunt Xue almost shed tears when she praised Xue Pan's praises. The son has grown up so much, and finally something has been done.

Xue Baochai asked with a smile, "Brother, how much did this house cost?"

Before Xue Pan could speak, Aunt Xue said first, "Not much, 2 taels of silver!"

Xue Baochai almost choked on his own saliva, "How much? Twenty million taels?" The location of this three-entry house is good, and although it is well maintained, it is not worth so much money!It's only seven to eight thousand taels of silver!How did you spend so much? Is it because my brother was cheated out of nowhere, or was the extra money spent by him?

Xue Pan said proudly, "It was introduced by a friend of mine. It was originally priced at 3 taels. In the end, I gave it up because of my face."

Xue Baochai looked at Xue Pan and Aunt Xue's complacent faces, and sighed in his heart, that's all, that's all, my brother managed to do something so easily, it's better not to hit him, just spend more money and forget it!Better than losing the bet.

After returning, Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai discussed choosing a date to move, and another date to entertain relatives.Xue Baochai hesitated again and again, before saying: "Mom, brother, is this house expensive? Which friend did he entrust to buy it?"

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "I understand what you mean. Why don't I know that this house is expensive to buy, but you don't know that this is the first time your brother has done it. I can't bear to say that he, he It's hard to get motivated. If he messes up again after talking about it, then it's still the same as before, then what to do. Second, I see what your brother means, it seems that he cares about Miss Xia's family , I thought, it would be better if you settle down early, and you can ask a matchmaker to come to your door to propose a marriage. If you start a family for your brother as soon as possible, maybe he can settle down a bit. Besides, this house is not bad, and the location is good, the more expensive it is, the more expensive it is Let’s have some, our family doesn’t lack the money anyway.”

Xue Baochai smiled and said: "I understand what Mom said, but I just want to tell Mom that this kind of thing should never happen again. Mom knows my brother's usual temperament. When someone says something nice, he immediately faints." Head, now it’s just to buy a house, just spend more money, if you let others know that my brother’s money is so easy, so what if I coax my brother to hold an opera, gamble and eat wine, it’s not a big deal, what’s more What about those frightening events! What happened to Prince Yizhong earlier, Mom forgot? Isn’t it because of this matter that Master Jing of the East Mansion avoided living in the Taoist temple?”

Aunt Xue hesitated, "No way, your brother is not a big shot, so how can we find him!"

Xue Baochai said helplessly, "Mom, you forgot, the Xue family is the home of the imperial merchants, what are the royal merchants rich in, money, although our family is not what it used to be, after all, the former shelf is still there, and my brother spends money on a daily basis. He is a big spender, people who don’t know will think how rich our family is after seeing it! It’s easy to make people think about it! Mom, don’t worry, this is just my guess. Just remind Mom, In the future, at least let some older brothers spend money."

Aunt Xue thought of the former Prince Yizhong, and the present Prince Zhongshun, the honorable prince, but got a two-character title. Who doesn’t know that since the founding of the dynasty, the prince’s title has always been honored with one word, and the county king is the two-character title. .This is the Holy Majesty running on them today!Even brothers are like this, not to mention ordinary people like them, although wealth and wealth are in danger, the current Xue family can't afford any twists and turns.It's better to be cautious.

"You're right, it's better to be careful." Aunt Xue decided to settle Xue Pan's marriage as soon as possible, so that his wife can take care of him.

However, after resting for more than ten days, the Jia family received a post from Xue's family to invite guests. Early in the morning, Aunt Xue took Xue Baochai across the house by car and came to invite them in person.

"Thanks to the old lady, it's just a three-entry house, let's live in it! It's not far away, just behind Ningrong Street." Aunt Xue said to Mother Jia with a smile. "Although it's a bit crude, you can still meet people after tidying it up. When that day comes, the old lady must appreciate it!"

"Okay, okay, I will definitely go, we will all go." Jia Mu said with a smile, and then she seemed to remember something, and said to Mrs. Wang, "The third girl has been working non-stop these days, and she has copied the scriptures in advance. I saw you yesterday." , the whole person is so skinny, why don't you take her with you that day!"

Speaking of Jia Tanchun, Mrs. Wang's expression of You Rongyan at the beginning suddenly became unnatural, and she became angry when she thought of it. On that day, Jia Tanchun came out of the garden for no reason. When everyone greeted Jia Mu, he appeared with the scriptures he had copied.Jia Zheng didn't know what was going on, he never asked about this concubine in the past, but he asked a few more questions that day, and when he learned that she copied these scriptures for the prosperity of Jia's family, Jia Zheng even praised her for the first time He is filial and a good boy.

Forced himself to undo her restraint.Thinking about it now is really not reconciled!

"What the old lady said is that she took the three girls to relax that day!" Mrs. Wang said with a smile, and then said to Aunt Xue, "Today is unfortunate, Baoyu and Qiao'er both went to Wang's house, Xi Luan is going home today, sister-in-law invited them over."

Aunt Xue said with a smile, "Really? Xiluan is back, what a happy event!" But she murmured in her heart that my sister-in-law was too partial, why did she only invite Baoyu and Qiaoer, and why didn't she send a letter to my family Baochai.

But after thinking about it, Aunt Xue understood that now that Baoyu and Baochai were unmarried couples, they naturally couldn't meet casually. Presumably my sister-in-law knew this, so she only invited Baoyu and not Baochai!But, why didn't even Pan'er invite?

Thinking of this, Aunt Xue couldn't help but feel a little displeased, sister-in-law looks down on Pan'er, right?Afraid of losing face in front of his son-in-law!

Knowing daughter Mo Ruomu, this is also the same in reverse. Xue Baochai knew what Aunt Xue was thinking at a glance, so she hurriedly pulled the corner of Aunt Xue's clothes while no one was paying attention, telling her not to forget the purpose of coming today Anyway, it's not just a matter of a day or two that my uncle and aunt don't like my brother, so there's nothing to be angry about.I heard that sister Xiluan's in-law's family is a scholar, how could she like someone like my brother who doesn't understand poetry and books!

Aunt Xue came to her senses, then smiled all over her face, and continued to flatter Mother Jia, "Speaking of which, Miss Lin's complexion has improved a lot since we haven't seen each other for a long time, does the old lady have any panacea, show us to open our eyes! "Aunt Xue is still very winking, knowing that apart from Baoyu, Daiyu is the most proud of Mother Jia. Now that Baoyu is not here, it is perfect to praise Lin Daiyu.

Sure enough, Mother Jia smiled happily and narrowed her eyes, "You think so too, don't you? Me too. However, Yu'er's body is indeed much better now. In the past, when the seasons changed, there were still a few coughs, but now they are gone. .Then Madam Su is really good, she cooks a good herbal diet, and Yu'er eats more now than before."

Lin Daiyu said with a smile, "It's better to use Qiaoer's method. Being dragged around by her every day, I feel tired at first, but after being tired, I become hungry. If I eat more, my body will naturally recover."

Mother Jia said with a smile: "I see, Bao girl, why don't you learn it too? Your body is weak. It's pitiful. After living at home for so many years, you have suffered from several illnesses. The strict mother next to you, I heard that she used to be in the dining room, so she should be able to do this too, and you should ask her to take care of you too. At such a young age, it’s better not to leave any roots behind.”

Both Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai looked a little unhappy, although it was only for a moment, they were all stared at by everyone present.Sanchun, who also came to pay respects to Jia's mother, saw it. Jia Tanchun smiled disdainfully, then restrained his smile, and followed Jia Yingchun obediently with lowered eyebrows.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Yuanyang happened to see Jia Yingchun waiting to greet Jia Mu, and hurriedly said: "Old lady, the second lady, the third lady and the fourth lady are here."

Mother Jia skipped this topic because she was just talking casually for fun.Now, she has nothing to worry about. She only spends time with her grandchildren every day, so she naturally doesn't have to look at other people's faces. "It's a coincidence that you two came here together?" This is true, since Jia Yingchun got engaged, she moved to live in the big landlord's courtyard.Tanchun and Xichun still lived in the garden, so it was a coincidence that the three met together.

As the eldest sister, Jia Yingchun was the first to speak at this time, "It's not a coincidence, we made an appointment to greet the old lady together, and I heard that Aunt Xue and Sister Baochai came, so it happened to be a little bit better." We haven't seen each other for a while, so we came together. How is Aunt Xue?"

Aunt Xue nodded with a smile, "After all, she is the one who is engaged. It is not the same as before. I am very good, and the second girl is also good!"

Jia Yingchun pursed her lips and smiled, sitting beside her without speaking.

Aunt Xue felt that Jia Yingchun's demeanor was not the same as before, she was a little curious, Jia Xichun smiled and said: "It was Sister Lin who lent the sister Su who was beside her to the second sister for a while. It came out of it, it’s amazing! By the way, Sister Bao, didn’t I also give you a nanny back then? How do you use it? Who is better than Nanny Su?”

Xue Baochai smiled awkwardly. The strict nanny has been confessed since she came to her side, and she won't let her get involved in his affairs at all.She still thinks it's useless to keep an idler, and she plans to send it away!

"There is no one who is simple among the nanny who came out of the palace. But the third sister, who hasn't seen her for a long time, seems to have lost a lot of energy and talk less, so I dare not recognize it." Xue Baochai said a few words lightly. , and then changed the subject.

Jia Tanchun had been sitting quietly on the side all the time, when he heard Xue Baochai mentioning himself, he just raised his head, looked at her, smiled slightly, and then sat there quietly.

After this confinement, Jia Tanchun realized how wrong he was in the past. He used to think that as long as he flattered his wife and exchanged his sincerity for his sincerity, after a long time, his wife would naturally understand her goodness, but she was wrong. , she only realized soberly at this time, no.No matter how nice I am to my wife, in the eyes of my wife, I am just a concubine born to an unworthy aunt. I am just a tool used by my wife to beat my aunt, and I will never be her own person.When I am useful, my wife is naturally good, but once I am useless, my wife will quickly throw myself aside, just like this time.

It was also during this confinement that Jia Tanchun understood the meaning of blood relationship.The only one who was grounded and worried and anxious was the biological mother whom I always looked down upon and was ashamed to mention. She was the one who made arrangements for me and sent money to me who was grounded. Otherwise, I might not even have enough candles.It was she who arranged everything so that she could smoothly appear in Rongqingtang, in front of the old lady and the master, received the master's praise, and naturally lifted the ban.

But Jia Tanchun knew that now she couldn't be on good terms with her aunt, and her marriage was still in the hands of his wife, so she still had to keep lying down in front of his wife, no, even more docile and more gentle than before. Be obedient, slowly dormant, and wait for the opportunity.

When Jia Mu heard Xue Baochai say this, she smiled and said, "The third girl is growing up now, and she is also a big girl. Naturally, it is better to be quiet. Aunt Xue has already said that we will invite us to Xue's house for a drink in a few days. I've already promised you all, let's all go." Seeing that Jia Yingchun seemed to have something to say, Jia's mother smiled and said, "Yes, I forgot, the second girl can't go, she still has something to do! Next year's February [-] Ten, the concubine is also coming to have a wedding wine!"

Speaking of this, Jia Yingchun finally blushed, and said coquettishly: "The old ancestor would laugh at people, I won't listen." Then he stood up, blessed Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, and Aunt Xue, and turned to go up.

Jia Mu smiled and pointed at Yingchun's back and said, "This child is still shy."

Over there, Lin Daiyu also quietly tugged at Jiamu's sleeve, and Jiamu suddenly said, "Yes, how could I have forgotten that those few days were your mother's birthday, and I promised to go to the Lotus Temple with you a long time ago." Do a few rituals for your mother!" Then he smiled and said to Aunt Xue: "I'm so old-fashioned. When I heard that there is opera wine to eat, I even forgot what I promised. It's really a coincidence. The day before yesterday happened to be my Min'er's birthday. Although it's not a big birthday, it's also my 49th birthday. Seventy-nine rituals. Unfortunately, Yu'er and I can't go either."

Aunt Xue was stunned, it was true or not, why didn't she say it at first.Seeing Lin Daiyu, she hurriedly stood up, "Aunt Xue, Sister Bao, I'm really sorry for disturbing the good life of my aunt's house."

Mrs. Wang also said guiltily: "That's right, November 26th is my aunt's birthday! I was too busy to forget. Otherwise, I won't go that day, and I should go to my aunt's birthday." The incense sticks are on the way!"

Jia Mu shook her head and said, "No need, how can I miss the good times at my aunt's house! You can take the children with you! Yu'er and I won't go. You go, drink a few more glasses of wine for us, and you will be fine." It's earned."

Everyone laughed, and the matter was settled like this.

Aunt Xue talked and laughed for a while, then followed Mrs. Wang to Rongxi Hall, Tanchun Xichun, Li Wan and others also went.Jia Mu put her arms around Lin Daiyu and said, "Let's go talk to your mother, what do you want them to do?" Lin Daiyu leaned into Jia Mu's arms and giggled.Now she really feels that her life is much more comfortable, even when she thinks of her father and mother, she doesn't shed tears like before. At that time, she was more unknown and fearful about the future, and now these fears and worries will not With it, she will naturally not be sad anymore.

Jia Baoyu and Jia Wan didn't come back until it was dark, and when they went to greet Jia's mother, they found out that Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai had come today. Jia Baoyu was a little disappointed, "Sister Bao is here, why didn't you ask me to come back? It's been a long time since I saw Sister Bao."

Mother Jia laughed, "You silly boy, not only today you can't see your elder sister Bao, but even that day, when you go to Xue's house for a drink, you and girl Bao won't be able to meet."

Jia Baoyu was puzzled, "Why? We used to meet several times a day, why is it that we are engaged now but not?"

Mrs. Wang was afraid that Jia Baoyu would say something stupid if she continued talking, so she hurriedly changed the subject, "When you meet in the future, Baoyu, let me ask you, how did you have fun at uncle's house today?"

Jia Baoyu curled his lips and refused to speak.Jia Wan was talking to Lin Daiyu, when she heard Mrs. Wang's words, she smiled and said, "Madam, stop talking. Uncle Bao has completely offended Uncle He's family today!"

Mrs. Wang and others were all surprised, "How do you say that? Why would you offend your cousin-in-law of the He family if you are so good?" Jia Baoyu was asking this question.Wang Xiluan's in-law's family is very good, there have been several noble concubines and son-in-laws, and there is still a concubine in the palace who belongs to the He family, and Wang Ziteng chose the youngest son of the He family as his son-in-law after many choices.How could he be offended!

Jia Baoyu just held his head up and didn't speak.But Lin Daiyu guessed one thing, I heard that Mr. He liked reading the most since he was a child, and he was also an official through the imperial examination. Now he is working in the Imperial Academy, and he is free and comfortable.Presumably Jia Baoyu said some kind of luke talk in front of people again!

Facts proved that Lin Daiyu's expectations were correct, and Jia Wan talked about the incident with great interest, "Uncle Bao and Uncle He's talk were good, they talked about poetry and painting, and talked about the past and the present. The two started arguing. Uncle He said that Uncle Bao didn't know what was going on, and Uncle Bao said that Uncle He was a top-notch student, and his mind was confused by reading. I was talking to my aunt at the time, and I didn't pay attention to the reason for the noise. Yes. I only know that Uncle He’s family was so angry that he almost left without eating. His grandma persuaded him for a long time before he stayed. Uncle Pian Bao didn’t stop, saying that he didn’t want to eat at the same table with people like Uncle He’s Uncle He blushed so angry that he pulled Auntie away. There was no other way, Grandmother Shu had to open a table for Auntie to use. After lunch, Uncle Bao also He refused to talk with Uncle He, and went straight into our room, saying that he wanted to talk to his aunt. Uncle He said that Uncle Bao was so insulting to the gentlemen, and Uncle Bao said that Uncle He had a dirty mind and made a fuss. The only solution is that Uncle He and Aunt He went home because there was no use for dinner. Grandmother Shu left us for dinner before sending us back.” But on occasions like this in the future, Mrs. Wang Ziteng will not invite Jia Baoyu over even if she is killed. up.

Originally, Jia Baoyu was invited over today to show off in front of his son-in-law, and the Wang family also has relatives who can read, so who knew that such a thing would happen, not to mention embarrassment in front of the son-in-law, and they broke up unhappy.Pian Baoyu is a master who cannot be offended. Mrs. Wang Ziteng is suffering this time and can't tell!

Everyone was dumbfounded after hearing this, Qiqi looked at Jia Baoyu with incredulous eyes, this is really an ancestor!

Jia Baoyu held his head up, "What I said was right! Reading is a good thing, and it's to make people understand and realize their ambitions. It's not like that at all. It actually pointed out my career and economics. He also said that I deserved it." Going to take the scientific examination, to see where I am lacking, so that I can make up for the poor. I thought he was handsome and well-spoken, and I used him as my confidant, but now I realize that I was wrong! He is also a top-notch person! what a shame."

Lin Daiyu looked away, Tanchun and Xichun all lowered their heads, Li Wan kept his eyes on the carpet on the floor, Mrs. Jia Muwang sighed and shook her head, only Jia Wan said with a smile: "Uncle Bao, you are wrong! My uncle had good intentions. I heard from my aunt that Uncle He also loved reading since he was a child, but he didn't like stereotyped writing. Later, under his father's persecution, he studied stereotyped writing and finally passed the Jinshi. He didn't choose to be an official. , but went to a leisurely place like the Imperial Academy to study. It was only because he didn’t like those official careers and economics, but he had to listen to his parents’ orders, so he had to compromise in the end. He was a Jinshi and proved his ability. Fulfilling his parents' eager expectations, his parents have already satisfied, but he doesn't like to be an official, so he spends his days leisurely in the Imperial Academy, and his parents don't force him, so wouldn't it be the best of both worlds? Uncle He guessed it. Uncle Bao, you are the same kind of person as him, so I want to advise Uncle Bao, or to pass on some experience to Uncle Bao. Who knows, Uncle Bao flew into a rage before anyone finished speaking. Uncle is usually spoiled at home, how can he bear such anger, not to mention, he is also kind."

Mrs. Wang frowned, "Since you know, why didn't you tell your Uncle Bao earlier? What's the use of talking after this has happened!"

Jia Mu frowned, "What's the use of blaming Qiaoer! Baoyu doesn't know what everyone knows about Qiaoer. It's all because you didn't teach him well in the past, but now you are blaming Qiaoer!"

Jia Wan didn't take it seriously, "Ma'am, don't be angry, my wife knows more about Uncle Bao's temperament than I do. At that time, could Uncle Bao listen to what I said? He didn't even listen to my grandma, let alone me. Besides, I am a child and everyone knows about these people's sophistication. How can I not know about Uncle Bao? Not to mention anything else, we are guests at the house of my uncle, and Uncle He is an uncle. The son-in-law of the grandfather's direct relative, does not look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face, the relatives always have to give this face? No matter how unhappy, you can't get angry on the spot, just say a few words after you get home. Old lady, You said, is this the truth?"