The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

Hearing that Xue Pan wanted to marry Miss Xing, Xiang Ling was the happiest.

To say that this Xiangling is born with an idiot, he likes to talk about poetry and prose every day.In the original book, she once asked Miss Lin for advice on writing poems. At this time, because Lin Ruhai did not die and went to Beijing, and took Lin Daiyu's house, Xiangling didn't want to bother her from across the house, and she didn't dare to make too much noise. At the time of the society, I took the opportunity to ask Ms. Lin about it.Or ask Shi Xiangyun every time he passes through the mansion.Later, Shi Xiangyun had a quarrel with Baochai because of the "golden and jade marriage", so Xiangling didn't dare to make a lot of noise about Shi Xiangyun.Fortunately, Xing Xiuyan and the Li family sisters also lived in the Rongguo Mansion later, and Xiangling often discussed poetry with Xing Xiuyan.

Xing Xiuyan is a natural wild crane with lazy clouds and lazy temperament.Born in poverty, but able to live in peace and happiness.Although it was in the midst of beautiful flowers by chance, it was never fascinated by the prosperity.There is quite a period of open-mindedness and tranquility of "it seems that it is not an ordinary color, the shade is in the ice and snow", and he is at ease with the situation.

Therefore, when Xiangling came to ask for advice on composing poems, Xing Xiuyan never treated her poorly as a concubine of Xiangling. The two of them occasionally talked about poems and articles, and they had the demeanor of a gentleman's friend.

Now that Xiangling heard that Xing Xiuyan was going to become the mistress of their family, how could she not be ecstatic.Everyone laughed and said: "This is really the best thing. This time we also have a poet in our family."

Because Xing Xiuyan lived in the Rong Mansion for many days, all the sisters knew Xiuyan's temperament, and even Baoyu often recommended that Xing Xiuyan was not a first-class ordinary person like them.Now hearing the good news, Baoyu didn't worry about Xiangling like in the original book, but just sighed that such an extraordinary figure married such an ordinary person as Xue Pan.Then he thought that after Xing Xiuyan got married, he could be with Xiangling and recite poems and compose Fu together, which is a rare and elegant thing.

Not to mention how Baoyu sighed at the moment, but Xue Baochai returned to Lixiangyuan after visiting Xing Xiuyan.When I got home, I talked about Xiuyan's embarrassment with my mother.The mother and daughter sat together and sighed for a while.After arriving at Xue Pan's house, when he learned about this, he smiled indifferently and said, "It's not uncommon for the rich servants in the Rongguo Mansion to bully the master. Let alone poor relatives like Miss Xing whose whole family came to Beijing to seek shelter. It's their own girls, don't they feel less angry? The second girl's nanny stole the girl's gold-headed face jade bracelet to go out to eat and gamble, and the accountant's daughter-in-law bullied the third girl for her small face. Building bridges and stoking the fire while urging Aunt Zhao to make trouble with the third girl... Although I am not inside, I can't hide these things from me. Mom and sister felt that it was not good for Miss Xing to live in the mansion, so they said dear Just set the wedding date tighter and tell her to move out quickly."

After finishing speaking, Xue Pan smiled again: "Anyway, their Xing family can't afford any dowry. There is no need to waste time."

Although Xue Pan's words were rough, the meaning was good.After discussing with Baochai, Aunt Xue also felt that this matter was very appropriate.

The next day, I went to Rongguo Mansion to discuss with Mrs. Xing.Mrs. Xing wished that Xing Xiuyan would get married soon so that she could get rid of this burden, so she readily agreed.Uncle Xing and his wife listened to the Xue family's words, and knew that the Xue family was very satisfied with Xing Xiuyan's daughter-in-law. Unavoidably, they wanted to blackmail some of the dowry.Dang even asked the Xue family for a dowry of [-] gold.

Ten thousand gold is 10 taels of silver. Even if the Xue family was rich in hundreds of thousands, they would not spend so much money for the dowry, not to mention the family background of the Xing family, Aunt Xue thought that she would accept this one. Even if the marriage is good, why would they spend so much money.

As for Xue Pan himself, he was used to being loose in his hands, so he didn't take it seriously at first, but seeing that Aunt Xue and Baochai were very obstructive, he didn't want to start a dispute with his mother and sister over this matter.I had to let my mother and sister go.

The Xing family was originally a lion, and they could extort as much as they wanted. Anyway, "there is no such shop after passing this village".I also thought that the Xue family would not agree with their family's request.Uncle Xing didn't take it seriously.Patiently negotiating with Xue's family as if they were doing business, they gradually reduced the dowry of 3000 gold to 3000 taels—this is the standard for the princes of the government to buy dowry for their concubine daughters.Now Uncle Xing, who is penniless, can get a dowry gift of [-] taels, so he is quite satisfied.

The marriage of the two families was finally finalized.All that was left was to ask for a date, collect the tax, etc., and finally set the wedding date on the third day of March next year.

Xue Pan's life-long event was finally settled, and both Aunt Xue and Baochai breathed a sigh of relief.However, Xing Xiuyan felt more and more ashamed to see others - just because the Xing family asked the Xue family for a dowry, which had already been rumored in the mansion.How many maids and wives are criticizing the Xing family's inappropriate behavior behind their backs, Xing Xiuyan is surrounded by rumors and feels ashamed.

Xue Pan has always been careless and never pays attention to these minor details.At this moment, it was as if he had suddenly opened his eyes, and he didn't say much to others, but secretly instructed Xiangling in the room.When Xiangling went to find Xing Xiuyan in the name of writing poetry, she told her everything that Xue Pan told her——

"The uncle said, please don't care about the water splashed by the married daughter. The girl will always marry into our family. After that time, the girl will be the head of the Xue family. At that time, the Xue family's family affairs were all handled by the girl. Don't worry about these thousands of taels of silver..."

After hearing Xiangling's report, Xing Xiuyan became even more dumbfounded.

The marriage between the Xue family and the Xing family has finally settled.Because of Jia Jing's death, both Rongning and Ningfu must observe filial piety.Although the masters in the mansion still eat wine and sing operas and don't care about the taboo of filial piety, it's not easy to pretend to be a happy event.Xue Pan had no choice but to order his servants to repair the Xue family's house in Beijing, one for his own marriage, and the other for Baochai's marriage.

Xue Pan thought to himself that he was not as meticulous as Xue Biao in taking care of housework, and entrusted this matter to Xue Biao.Xue Biao had known for a long time that Xue Pan and Xing Xiuyan were discussing marriage.Seeing that Xue Pan didn't mind that he had declined the Xing family's marriage proposal, he treated him with kindness and trust as usual.It's also very reassuring.At the moment, he entrusted Xue Pan with all his heart.

As far as Xue Pan is concerned, he is also a strange person.Outsiders have always been domineering, playful, and even have some bad habits of disregarding human life.But when facing his own family, he has a different face, not to mention obedience, but always thinking about it.In the original book, after marrying a wife, he becomes a dough who fears his wife like a tiger.

It is also an anecdote written by Cao Gong.Characters such as Jia She, Jia Lian, Xue Pan, etc., although they have bad deeds, they still uphold a touch of conscience in the bad.Even though he was gnashing his teeth in hatred, he still held a trace of goodwill.However, people like Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang, who waste pen and ink and have many reputations, sent their daughters to the palace and married them far away, while the other seemed merciful but cruel, and many daughters in the Grand View Garden were killed because of this.Even Baoyu, who is the most gentle and caring for her daughter, only cried once when she learned of Jin Chuan's death and Qingwen's death, and then she left it alone.Its coldness is really chilling.

Let's not gossip about the other family for the time being, just say that the third sister You and Liu Xianglian are newly married, Yan Er, it's really a good deal, and there is no business involved.Liu Xianglian thought that Third Sister You had always been an unruly person, but because her daughter in the boudoir was always going out, she stayed in the back house.Now that the two are married and stay together all day long, Third Sister You can't help but mention the past when Liu Xianglian searched around Chang'an City for food and stuff in order to please the Yue family.Liu Xianglian knew the elegant meaning after hearing the stringed songs, and immediately became interested, and took Sanjie You to wander around the capital every day, choosing places with picturesque scenery and delicious food to visit.

The time of joy is short, and more than a month has passed in a blink of an eye.Liu Xianglian's wedding leave is sold out.Because the saint had long preferred Liu Xianglian to be in charge of various military affairs along the West Sea, he took advantage of the defeat and capture of the king of Nan'an County that day, and ordered Liu Xianglian to take over military affairs and take care of everything.Only when Liu Xianglian and Nan'an County King handed over properly and returned to Beijing to get married, the imperial court's appointment for Liu Xianglian also came down.Just ask Liu Xianglian to take office immediately after the Chinese New Year.

And now it's winter.Counting on one's fingers, there are not many days to spare.

The husband and wife were newlyweds, so when Liu Xianglian returned to Xihai Yanzi to take up her post, she would definitely bring her third sister with her.The Third Sister You had already expected this, and had already started to manage Chen Yuan, Jing Hua Yuan and other land sales when she was preparing for her wedding.Now that everything is well arranged, even if Third Sister You goes away for three to five years, the business at home can run in an orderly manner, and there is no need for Third Sister You to worry too much.After marrying, although the Liu family needs more internal affairs to take care of, but the Liu family is a Xinrong family, and there are not many business transactions in Beijing, most of them are in the West Sea and the south, and Liu Xianglian only asks her confidants to take care of them. Check the cash register every year.Now that Third Sister You is taking over the business, it is naturally Xiao Gui and Cao Sui, so don't worry about it.

The things outside are handled so flexibly, let alone the things in the backyard.Because Third Sister You had just married not long ago, most of the dowry was still sealed in the inner vault and had not been opened, so there was no need to open it again now.Put all the unused things directly in the warehouse, and put the rest in the room for registration, or take them away.In addition, Third Sister You had to wait for the servants of Zhang Luo's family to prepare the New Year's goods and rituals for the New Year.This is the first year that Third Sister You has entered the school, everything must be done well.

Fortunately, Third Sister You had already experienced it when she managed Chen Yuan.Although it feels trivial at the moment, it is not as good as managing the myriad of things in Xianyuanji.Therefore, Third Sister You took her time and arranged everything properly.

Liu Xianglian saw that Third Sister You managed the big family in an orderly manner lightly and skillfully, without the usual sloppy and hurried appearance, and she admired Third Sister You's methods even more.

Because of Liu Xianglian's high position and authority, and in charge of the military affairs of Xihai Yanzi, countless officials and colleagues visited him during the Chinese New Year this year.The guests were like a cloud, and the crowd was like a city, almost breaking through the threshold of the Liu family.Third Sister You, as the head of the house, naturally had to entertain her well.I was busy inviting people to have New Year's wine every day, and I was so busy after the twentieth of the first lunar month that I gradually calmed down.

The husband and wife rested at home for half a month, and set off after the first lunar month.

The spring is cold and cold, and the mountains and rivers are still covered with snow and silver light.After leaving Chang'an, the group headed west, stopping and stopping along the way.Every time she goes to a place, Liu Xianglian does not forget to take Sanjie You for a tour, to taste the local customs and customs.I also don't forget to buy some special local products, so I don't rush too much.

In this way, it was already the beginning of April when everyone arrived at Xihai Yanzi.

After a while, Xihaiyanzi is still the same as before.Because the king of Nan'an County was defeated and captured, he was also disheartened after returning, and handed over all the power in his hands to protect his stability and honor for the rest of his life.As a result, the power of the Nan'an Palace in Xihai Yanzi collapsed, coupled with the sage's taking advantage of the situation, the Xihai Yanzi at this moment is like an iron bucket.

Hearing that Liu Xianglian and his wife had arrived, Xihai Yanzi's civil servants and generals all handed over invitations, and the prefect of Xihai County even hosted a banquet to welcome Liu Xianglian.Liu Xianglian and Third Sister You accepted the post, and after resting at home for a day, they came to the banquet.

The prefect of Xihai County heard the notification from the door and personally greeted Liu Xianglian through the gate.The third sister You's sedan chair was directly carried into the gate of Neiyi by the eunuch, and the eunuch's wife greeted her at the door with orders from various families.

When Third Sister You got out of the sedan chair and stood still, the prefect's wife came up to her with a smile, held Sister You's hand and praised her once, because she said: "Although we are in a remote place in the West Sea, we are very grateful to the county magistrate. The name is like thunder. The county lord organized the virtuous women's collection with his own wisdom, which not only helped the officials and women in Beijing and China to watch and help each other, and exchanged needs, but also organized charity to serve the country. He is really a hero among women. We are already admiring the name. It's been a long time, and when I saw it today, the county magistrate is very handsome, and he really seems to be well-known."

The third sister You smiled when she heard the words, and she had to resign modestly.She said with a smile: "I'm just doing my best. However, it's because of everyone's united efforts that Xianyuanji can achieve what it is today."

"There must be someone to take the lead." The wife of the prefect said with a smile: "The county master doesn't have to be humble. I'm going to give the county magistrate the utmost respect, why don't we just collect this matter for Xianyuan."

After hearing this, all the edicts agreed with them one after another.He even praised Third Sister You.

While talking and laughing, everyone crowded around and returned to their seats.After serving the tea, the prefect's wife smiled and introduced the orders of the families for the third sister You.The third sister You met one by one together, and everyone sat down and talked.It was necessary to praise the deeds of the third sister, Xianyuanji, and the prefect's wife laughed: "If you say it, you are not afraid of the county magistrate's jokes. Since the deeds of Xianyuanji in Beijing have become famous all over the world, other provinces have ordered to follow suit. I can't escape the custom. It's just that the location is remote, and it's not as well-informed as the officials in Chang'an City. It's just a chat with the heart. I just met the right master today. The county master shouldn't think we are annoying, and we must have a good life Ask for a lesson."

After hearing these words, all the edicts seconded their opinions one after another.The prefect's wife took advantage of the opportunity to invite Third Sister You to join the set. Third Sister You was new to the show, so of course she would not refuse the kindness of the wives.readily agreed to come down.When everyone saw this, they were overjoyed.The atmosphere is also becoming more and more harmonious.

The atmosphere in the inner house was in full swing, and the prefect of Xihai in the outer courtyard and all the civil servants and generals also took advantage of drinking to ask Liu Xianglian about the mind of the Holy Majesty.

Everyone in the world knows that the sage has great talents and great ambitions, and since he ascended the throne, he has purged the bureaucrats and mobilized his troops.Now that the Xihai vassal states are picking quarrels and provoking troubles again, although the saint endured it for a while because of the safety of the king of Nan'an County, I'm afraid he won't be able to swallow this breath in his heart.

Now Liu Xianglian, who is best at sea battles to eliminate bandits, is appointed to be in charge of all military affairs along the West Sea, from which it can be seen that the saint has the intention of mobilizing troops.

I just don't know when to send troops.

Liu Xianglian looked coldly at the appearance of everyone at the table sharpening their knives and eager to try, and she was also amused in her heart.

Because the king of Nan'an was defeated and captured, the sage Longyan was furious and had to order an investigation.So he dismissed and dismissed a group of generals in the Xihai camp who relied on being the cronies of the Nan'an County king to eat vegetarian meals in the corpses, who were too lazy to train soldiers because of drinking all day long, and dismissed all the civil servants who were in the same rank.Now the remaining officials and soldiers are all dedicated to making meritorious deeds, and to get rid of the shame.