The alternative life of the clever sister of the Red Chamber

When Xue Biao and Xue Baoqin entered the capital all the way, they had just entered Xue's house, kowtowed to Aunt Xue, met Baochai, and before they exchanged a few words, they heard someone throwing bowls and dishes behind them He made a fuss, "If you don't have that ability, don't act like a big-tailed wolf. Life at home is hard to survive, and you even recruit people into your home. What kind of messed-up people! Can you be more expensive than my aunt and me? Pooh!"

Xue Biao and Xue Baoqin were stunned, their faces were in disbelief, Xue Pan blushed, feeling ashamed in front of his brother, he slapped his thigh and rushed back.Aunt Xue hurriedly pulled him, "What are you doing to provoke her again, don't you think the house is not messy enough?"

How could Xue Pan be willing to listen? He rushed to the back with a stride, and Xia Jingui's voice became louder, "You are useless! You still have the face to come in. Why, do you still want to hit me? Give it a try, you hit me!" Oh, you really dare to hit me! This day can't be passed, come, everyone come and see! This Xue family deceived me, only saying that I am a relative of the Duke's mansion, a noble concubine Cousin of the empress, bah! It's all a lie!" Then he started crying.

Xue Baochai looked embarrassed, Aunt Xue burst into tears, Xue Biao asked: "Eldest sister, is this the elder brother's newly married sister-in-law? Why does it look like this?"

Xue Baochai sighed, "I'll tell you about this in detail later. In short, the family is unlucky. You will know it later. Sigh! Let's not talk about it, you have worked hard on the road, and the hot water is ready. Go wash up first! Qin'er, you live with me first. If you have anything to do, talk about it after dinner!"

Saying that, Xue Baochai asked someone to take Xue Biao to the front yard, and she took Xue Baoqin to the back.

Xue Baoqin took a comfortable bath and was combing her hair when she saw Xue Baochai coming in and asked, "Sister, sister-in-law, is she always like this?"

Xue Baochai sighed, "It's all a family, so I'll tell you the truth! That one is actually a troublemaker. Since she came in, she has been making trouble every day. Originally, my brother was used to being extravagant when he spent money. On this one, spending money is more like running water. Our family is not the same as before. Even in the past, we can’t afford to spend like this! Her natal mother adopted a son. It hit our family. Every time we make a fuss about asking my brother to take money to help my mother’s family, if it’s really an emergency, it’s fine. But as the saying goes, even if our family has mountains of gold and silver, we can’t afford hers. My brother is defeated! I have no choice but to let my mother say that all the money in the family is with me. As a sister-in-law, she will never make trouble with my sister-in-law! It will save her from going to my mother all day to make trouble."

Xue Baoqin showed fear, "Huh? She has such a temper!"

Seeing her like this, Xue Baochai smiled, "Don't worry! Now that you are here, you will not be angry with her. That's all for now. Tomorrow, mother will take you to Jia's mansion to pay her respects. You will live in Jia's house in the future. Jia’s mansion, Jia’s mansion has a relative garden called Daguanyuan, where many sisters live, and the scenery is beautiful, I’m sure you like it!”

Xue Baoqin was really happy, "Really? I heard about this Grand View Garden when I was at home. It is said that it is beautiful. Finally, I can see it."

Seeing that Xue Baoqin became happy after a while, Xue Baochai also laughed. After all, she was still young, so she became happy after a while.The Mei family's marriage is not bad, it can be regarded as the good relationship that uncle forged at the beginning!Ming'er asked her elder brother to inquire about the situation of Mei's family, and asked her mother to come and visit her. Since her mother had picked up someone, she naturally had to arrange everything.

The next day, Aunt Xue took Baochai Baoqin and Xue Biao to Jia's mansion. Even though Jia's mother was dissatisfied with Mrs. Wang, she still fell in love with Xue Biao and Xue Baoqin.Seeing Xue Biao being gentle and courteous, completely different from Xue Pan, and seeing Xue Baoqin, handsome and considerate, she liked her even more. She took her hand and asked how old she is this year?Have you ever been to school?Are you here this time but plan to stay here for a long time?

Xue Baoqin just blushed and didn't speak?Aunt Xue said with a smile: "Her father has already arranged a family for her, the young master of Mei Hanlin's family in Jingzhong. It is for this reason that their brothers and sisters came this time."

"Mei Hanlin? But Mei Wenjie and Mei Hanlin's family?" Mother Jia asked, remembering something.

"Exactly! Baoqin's father once saved the lives of Mei Hanlin and his wife. In order to thank him for saving his life, Mei Hanlin saw that Baoqin was young and cute, so he hired Baoqin for the second son in the family. The family got married and exchanged Geng Tie and tokens. When her father was alive, the two families kept in touch. Later, her father fell ill, and the family was busy seeking medical treatment and medicine. Someone came to the house, and they agreed to get married after the filial piety period. No, they just came to Beijing." Aunt Xue said with a smile.

"If it's really the Mei family, it would be strange. I heard Qi Guogong's second wife from the Chen family say yesterday that her cousin married into the Mei family. , It will take three years to return to Beijing! It seems like it happened last month, why? Don’t you know?” Jia’s mother really likes Xue Baoqin, and when she heard this, she also became anxious for her.

Aunt Xue was shocked, Xue Baoqin's face turned pale, but Xue Baochai said with a smile: "The Mei family must have sent someone to deliver the letter, but Xue Biao and sister Qin came to Beijing, so I don't know if they missed it! According to the old lady, This was what happened last month, and it was unexpected for the Mei family. Minger’s mother sent someone to visit the Mei family. Yes! When the time comes, ask and you will know.”

Xue Baochai knew what Aunt Xue and Xue Baoqin were thinking, and was afraid that the Mei family would regret the marriage, so her expression changed drastically.But from Xue Baochai's point of view, the Mei family may not have such thoughts, since Baoqin and Mr. Mei's family have even exchanged Geng Tie, there is absolutely no room for change in this matter.The second is that the Mei family and the Xue family have been in contact with each other over the years, but it faded away because they were in the filial piety period.Aunt Xue and Baoqin are in chaos if they are concerned.

Jia's mother nodded. Although she didn't like good fortune, Jia's mother admired Xue Baochai. Not to mention other things, the ability to observe words, judge the situation, and judge the situation is beyond the reach of ordinary people. In this respect, no one can compare to her, even Daiyu is not as smooth as her.It's not that it's not good, when Jia's mother was young, she probably liked such a girl, but when she was older, Jia's mother liked Daiyu's sincerity more than Baochai's roundness.Mother Jia always felt that a temperament like Daiyu's was what a girl of her age should be like, and like Baochai, who was young and carried around all day long, making her tired just looking at it.

However, someone like Mrs. Wang who carries it every day should like Baochai.Because they are of the same kind!

"What Bao girl said is very true, Qin'er, you don't have to worry. Concubine, I like your niece as soon as I see it, and I intend to keep her for a longer period of time. I wonder if my concubine will be willing?" Jiamu said with a smile.

Aunt Xue also laughed, "It's her blessing that the old lady likes it. There's no reason to be reluctant."

Mother Jia was happy when she heard that, "Since that's the case, I'll stay here, girl Qin, do you want to live in the garden with your elder sister Bao, or with my elder sister Lin?"

Xue Baoqin knew that if she lived in the garden by herself, the eldest sister could also live in it in the name of taking care of herself. Although it was unreasonable, after all, the eldest sister was already engaged to the second master Bao, but she really couldn't bear to go to the elder sister's house to accept her. That shrew is angry.Last night, that shrew spent the whole night accusing Sang and Huai at the gate of the courtyard. She followed her father to many places since she was a child, and she has seen a lot of people. She has never met such a person. She is really the best in the world!

Xue Baoqin thought for a while, and said with a smile: "I intend to follow the old lady to learn some principles of life, but I am simple-minded and playful, so I am afraid of disturbing the old lady's peace."

The implication is that she wants to live in the garden, and Mother Jia doesn't care, "In that case, you and Bao girl live in the garden! Hengwuyuan is a big place, and it's okay for your sisters to live together. convenient."

Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue smiled happily when their wish came true.

Over there, Jia Baoyu and Xue Bian also hit it off and talked happily.Hearing that Jia's mother left Baoqin to live in the garden, Jia Baoyu was very happy, but Xue Biao was a little reluctant.He knew that his elder sister was already engaged to this Second Master Bao, and just now he learned that Second Master Bao was engaged and was still living in the garden with his sisters. The tadpole felt a little reluctance.

Jia Mu smiled again and said, "Since Bao girl lives in the garden, Baoyu should move out too. Originally, Baoyu should not continue to live in the garden after she got engaged, but there were many things at that time, and I forgot about it." Now I just remembered. Baoyu is not young anymore, and it is time to calm down and study. You clean up the small courtyard where your master studied when he was young, and Baoyu can live there before he gets married!"

When Jia Baoyu heard outside that he was going to move out of the garden, how could he be willing? After all, there were so many flower-like sisters and sisters in the garden. Now let him move, how could he be willing.He quickly left Xue Scorpion and ran in.Seeing this, Jia Lan went over to talk to Xue Biao like a little adult.

Jia Baoyu lingered in front of Jia Mu, "Grandfather, I can read as long as I live in the garden, why bother to move outside! Grandfather, let me live in it! A while ago, Xiaoxiang Is the library cleaned up and used as my study? Why do I need to move it?"

Jia Mu laughed and said: "My dear boy, this is the rule. Although only your family knows about your engagement, you still have to follow the rules. What's more, you are growing up day by day, so you should calm down and take care of yourself." Studying, it will save your master to blow his beard and stare every day when he sees you. Look at Qiaoer, how reassuring! Your master saw Qiaoer’s homework a few days ago, and only lamented why Qiaoer didn’t vote for a boy. Baby, otherwise, there is no need to count on you. Could it be that you can't even compare with your niece and daughter?"

Hearing this, Jia Wan proudly stuck out her tongue at Baoyu.

Seeing Mrs. Wang, she shook her head helplessly and smiled. Jia Zheng didn't know what was wrong that day, so he invited the teacher who taught Jia Wan to study, asked Jia Wan how she was studying, and looked through her daily homework. After reading it, I couldn't help sighing, it would be great if Jia Wan was a man.Afterwards, I would talk to everyone I met, and after talking to myself for a long time, I turned around and told the old man that the old man was very pleased with what he heard, so he called Jia Wan over and asked for a long time. In those days, I showed off in front of Baoyu every day, "Uncle Bao, what's the use of reading? You also said that I am a girl and don't have to take the first prize. Yes, it can make the elders happy, and it can also get benefits. How good it is to kill two birds with one stone!"

Don't be angry, Mrs. Wang, she also knows that this is Qiaoer's way of persuading Baoyu to study more!Pian Baoyu didn't understand his eccentric temper, and secretly said that Qiao'er was confused in reading.

"Old lady, it's useless to tell him this, and he won't listen! I have nothing to do with him. This is also what the master means. Listen to the master. If you refuse to move to that yard, you will be asked to move to the yard." Up front, he is watching you reading, you can weigh it yourself!" Mrs. Wang said with a straight face.

Jia Baoyu was scared now, and sat there dejectedly.

Jia Wan walked over quietly, "Uncle Bao, you should move out obediently! It's better than being under the old man's nose. Besides, although the old ancestor asked you to move out, he didn't say that you are not allowed to enter the garden again. Ah! You are tired from reading, you can still go to the garden to relax!"

Compared with the two evils, whichever is lesser, Jia Baoyu thought about it, and agreed to move out resignedly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the brothers and sisters of the Xue family were secretly relieved, especially Xue Baochai.She actually didn't want to move into the garden, but her mother didn't want her to be angry, and her brother persuaded her behind her back. Besides, the brother-in-law's adoptive brother came to the house every three days, and sometimes ran to the inner courtyard, almost on several occasions. hit.She didn't dare to tell her mother and elder brother about these things, fearing that something would happen again, so she agreed to her mother's suggestion.It's just that it doesn't make sense.Not to mention moving here to live, even such a meeting is inappropriate.Didn't you see that since Sister Lin got engaged, she didn't attend any such occasions?

Now that Baoyu heard that Baoyu had moved out of the garden, Baochai was secretly relieved.Although this is just deceiving one's ears and stealing one's ears, it can finally live with face.

Mother Jia secretly looked at Xue Baochai's face and sighed. She had heard a lot about the mess in Xue's back house, so she agreed that Xue Baochai would move back. After all, she was Baoyu's unmarried daughter-in-law. Wronged.

Jia Wan looked at everyone's expressions and smiled, but she was a little puzzled in her heart, as if many things were different from the original book, the elder master and the second master suddenly paid attention to herself, and the servants also floated up, three people in her small courtyard People from both ends of the day come to show their courtesy, and everyone will come three or four times a day.By the way, more and more things were sent from the mansion to Jia Lian in the south.Jia Wan felt that the wind that had shrouded Rongguo Mansion for decades seemed to be turning?

Jia Mu was joking with Bao Qin when she suddenly thought of something, "Qiao girl, should you go to school? Don't delay."

Immediately, Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang looked over, and Jia Wan smiled bitterly: "Old lady, you forgot, sir, I have something to rest this morning. After hearing about it, the Elder Master said that he would take Brother Lan and me to go shopping outside in the afternoon. Go shopping, see the people's livelihood, the life in the market, and understand the hardships of life." Jia She's training direction is completely different from Jia Zheng's channel. Jia Zheng's method is to write some books for himself, saying that the books on it are worth reading. Amnesty followed the line of being close to the people, and often took himself out for wanderings, and even pretended to observe the sufferings of the people, so as not to read like a fool.Of course, Jia Wan prefers Jia She's method.

It was also the first time Jia Wan knew that in this era, girls can often go out to play.It depends on how her parents educated her.It's true, Xue Baoqin also traveled with her father when she was a child.What's more, since I'm young, I can't see anything in men's clothing.It is said that these aristocratic daughters in Beijing often go out to enjoy flowers and spring outings with friends and companions. Only Jia's family keeps their daughters at home all day and rarely takes them out to socialize.Let alone go out to play.No wonder Sanchun was so happy when she went out to enjoy the incense.

Jia Mu suddenly realized, "By the way, you said it last night, but I forgot."

Xue Baoqin was a little curious, "Hey, does the elder of your mansion still take you out to play? That's great!"

Jia Tanchun laughed and said, "Why are you envious of Qiao'er, you don't spend much time outside? If you want to be envious, we should be envious!"

Jia Wan raised her head proudly, "That was when you didn't catch up. In the past, the Elder Master didn't have such thoughts. Besides, if you were a few years younger, I would intercede with the Elder Master, and the Elder Master might not be able to do so." Take you there! Now, forget it!"

Jia Tanchun made a gesture to twist Jia Wan's mouth, but Jia Wan hurriedly hid behind Jia's mother, "Look, old ancestor, third aunt has become angry from embarrassment."

Jia Mu said with a smile: "Qiaoer is right, you guys, it's not a good time. When I was young, my father didn't talk about it. He was just like your master. He was very serious. How could we let us go out for a stroll?" But my uncle is different. He is the most vivid person. Taking advantage of my father’s inattention, he took us sisters, changed into men’s clothes, and went out to the market. Later, as he grew older, he couldn’t go there. The empress also went out at that time, and was taken by the old man. That time, the second wife was frightened. She only went there twice. Later, the old man became ill, so he never went again It’s over. Speaking of which, none of you are lucky.”

After hearing this, Jia Wan puffed out her chest proudly, with a proud face.

Jia Tanchun laughed and said, "What are you proud of! You have no choice but to show off in front of us. Needless to say, Sister Baoqin has gone to far more places than you. Su has been to many places in the capital, and now you are just strolling around the market. There is nothing to be proud of."

Jia Wan raised her head proudly, "I'm proud, I'm proud. It's better than Third Aunt who doesn't even know where the market is!"

Jia Tanchun stood up all of a sudden, and was about to go up and twist Jia Wan's mouth, "Don't protect my ancestor, I have to teach her a lesson today! I'm so mad!"

Everyone laughed together, Jia Xichun laughed and fell into Li Wan's arms, Aunt Xue laughed so much that she poured half of the tea, and even Jia Baoyu, who was originally gloomy, also laughed.

Outside, Jia Lan listened to the commotion inside, with a smile on her face, this sister Wan really made people wonder what to say.His feelings towards Jia Wan were very complicated. Before he was treated unfairly by the Jia family, he gradually realized that the reason why Jia Wan was so valued was that the Jia family was counting on Jia Wan to follow the path of a concubine. Especially after the empress had a miscarriage and there was no hope of regaining favor, the family put all their hopes on Jia Wan, that's why they valued her so much.It turns out that the attention of family members is not a good thing. You don't get anything for nothing, and you have to pay a corresponding price to get it.

Piansheng Wan's younger sister is also lovable, whether she is used by her family or highly valued, she always looks happy, reads, practices calligraphy, learns talents, no matter how hard or tired she is, she never complains of suffering. When I saw her, she always looked happy, with a sincere and bright smile on her face forever.

The husband also said that sister Wan is very good. People, no matter what difficulties they encounter, they must maintain a positive heart towards life. With such a mentality, it is uncertain when adversity will turn into a smooth road.Xue Biao said with a smile: "This girl has a very pleasing personality!"

Jia Lan said with a smile: "Sister Wan has a tenacious personality and an optimistic attitude!"

After lunch, both Jia Wan and Jia Lan couldn't sit still. Seeing this, Jia's mother smiled and said, "Okay, you two monkey bastards, go quickly. Brother Lan, you are an older brother, so take care of your younger sister!" Remember, don’t run around, don’t leave people around, don’t eat things outside, it’s not clean, beware of stomach ache!” Then there were a bunch of prohibitions.

Jia Wan listened with a smile, while Jia Lan remembered it seriously.Li Wan watched from the side, feeling relieved.Taking advantage of Jia Wan's encouragement, the master also paid more attention to Lang Ge'er, and specially hired a gentleman for Lang Ge'er. These days, Lang Ge'er's study has already achieved initial results.In Li Wan's heart, as long as Lang Ge'er is successful in studying, it is better than anything else.

After Jia's mother had finished giving instructions, Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang's serious grandmothers also had something to say, and the content of what they said was the same as Jia's mother. Jia Wan and Jia Lan listened to them one by one.After Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang finished talking, Jia Lan glanced at Li Wan, who smiled and said, "Take care of my sister, don't be naughty. Listen to the old man."

Jia Tanchun came over, "Qiaoer, if you come across something interesting, remember to bring some back for your aunts. Don't be like the second brother, just forget it after you say it."

Jia Wan smiled, "Third Aunt said that, when I go out, I don't bring things for my aunts. The root carving I brought to Third Aunt last time, Third Aunt is still on Qiu Shuangzhai's case."

Jia Tanchun smiled, "Yes, yes, I didn't need to do anything." This is why Jia Wan is so hated, but Jia Tanchun can't be cruel. for free.Jia Tanchun thought, it's better than asking his own brother to bring something, and his brother still cares about asking for money!

The author has something to say: Today, we should have welcomed the arrival of a little life with joy, but in the end, everyone fell into gloom.Yesterday at 12:12 am, the baby suddenly lost its fetal heartbeat. Due to the mother's physical condition, she could not have a caesarean section, so she had to give birth naturally. Afterwards, she was given oxytocin, and suddenly the baby had a heartbeat again.At that time, there was a dispute over whether to rescue the baby. My younger brother and the others wanted to rescue the baby if he was still breathing, but the doctor and my parents thought there was no need for rescue.From a rational point of view, the doctor and my parents must be right, but from an emotional point of view, if it were me, even if there was a glimmer of hope, I would choose rescue.I entered the delivery room at 55 noon. At [-]:[-], my mother called and cried and said that it was a girl who was out of breath after birth.The little angel has very black hair, big eyes, and long legs. It's a pity that the world just disappeared before she opened her eyes!Really distressed.