The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

Chen's work has always been vigorous and resolute.At the beginning, I said that I would worship three times and prostrate nine times all over the temples and nunneries in Beijing, Beijing and other places, and pray for my parents, elder brothers and deceased husband, but now I really do what I said.

It's just that the burning of incense and worshiping Buddha in February and March is really true, and how much ulterior motives are not in drinking. The benevolent see benevolence, and the wise see wisdom.

Not to mention other people, the eldest sister-in-law, Feng Shi, was somewhat displeased with her sister-in-law's hypocrisy - since she was thinking about the relationship between husband and wife, why did she use force to force her to ask Zhao's family to write a letter to release her wife and go home, even the daughter of Chen's family who was troubled suffered criticism.Not only has she lost her love for husband and wife, but now she has caused storms all over the city, as if her love is stronger than gold.All kinds of gestures are really uncomfortable.

However, Chen Shi was loved by thousands of people at home, not only her parents-in-law let her toss, even her husband Chen Gui also quite agreed with this matter.Even if Feng Shi was full of disapproval, he didn't dare to show it.

Just in between the quilts, he quietly discussed with Chen Gui: "Sister Hui is no longer the daughter-in-law of the Zhao family since she came home. Now she is walking around the house in heavy filial piety, which inevitably offends her parents-in-law. I know, I thought our Chen family had something to do. How unlucky."

Chen Gui frowned, glanced at Fa's wife, and said in a deep voice: "I know you have been dissatisfied with Sister Hui since you entered the door. But sisters-in-law have always been difficult to get along with, and Sister Hui's temper has been raised by her parents. But where she has sharp thorns on weekdays, you can bear it as long as you can. This is your benefit. Since it is a benefit, keep it carefully and don't lose it. "

Feng's heart ached from Chen Gui's sarcastic remarks.Taking a deep breath, she complained softly, "What am I doing for? I'm not doing it for the good of this family. Although Wan'er is only nine years old this year, Rao'er is already eleven, and in two years she will have a marriage proposal. Sister Hui always behaves like this. Others will only say that our Chen family has a bad family style. At that time, which good girl is willing to marry into our family? And which good man is willing to marry our family Girl? Why don't you understand my heart? "

Hearing his wife's complaints, Chen Gui frowned in annoyance, because he said: "According to what you said, our Chen family should just watch Sister Hui suffer at her husband's house for the sake of a couple of children getting married in three or four years. Shamo, why don’t you just let it go if you’re forced to death by their family?”

Feng choked for a while, and said in a hurry: "Why did I ever say that? You are too willing to think badly about people."

"I know what you mean!" Chen Gui sneered, sat up and said, "You don't like Sister Hui's actions, or you become angry after hearing a few rumors outside, and want to take all your anger on Sister Hui. Yes. But let me put my words here today. My Chen family is like this. Don’t say that the man wants to go home and remarry when Sister Hui dies today. Even if Wan’er encounters this in the future, I will not Then a broken sign will make her a living dead in her husband's house. Our Chen family doesn't have the habit of trying to catch fame."

After a pause, Chen Gui said again: "Sister Hui came from home, why did she go outside to pray to the gods and worship the Buddha in heavy filial piety, kowtow and burn incense? Do you think she really believes that the Buddha can manifest spirits? Isn't it because there are people out there with black hearts and bad tongues?" Gossiping, forcing her to do this? This is all for the reputation of the Chen family. We are all members of the Chen family, and we should be considerate of each other behind closed doors, and we should make allowances for each other. This is the benefit of the family. If you embarrass your own flesh and blood relatives for the sake of irrelevant people outside, that's all you can do."

Listening to Chen Gui's confusing words, Feng laughed angrily. "I embarrass her, it's her embarrassing me. She made such a fuss, not to mention the reputation of our Chen family, but how innocent she is. You haven't heard how ugly those people outside said. What is emphasizing love and righteousness, A famous name spreads far and wide... Is this a word to describe the daughter of a good family?"

"There's nothing wrong with that. At least now everyone in the capital knows that I, Chen Gui, have a girl with outstanding looks and a strong temperament. The head boss chatted with me a while ago, and even mentioned this matter." Chen Gui didn't know what he thought of, and smiled. said.

Feng Shi was startled when he heard the words, and blurted out, "Master You?"

"It's not him." Chen Gui replied with a smile.

Feng frowned, "Didn't he just lose his wife, why is he still in the mood to talk about these things?"

"It's just my wife's death, not my mother's death." Chen Gui responded casually.Immediately realized that what he said was wrong.Busily diverted and said: "It's just a casual sentence in the chat."

After speaking, I don't want to continue chatting on this topic.Turning around, she said, "Sister Hui is now taking her two nieces and daughters to watch their filial piety at home. As a sister-in-law and elder sister-in-law like a mother, you should be more considerate and caring. You must know that my sister's beauty and temperament will not always be Stay at home. There are also my nieces and daughters. Although they are not visible at the moment, you can still see that they are beauties. In the future, if you marry a poor family or become a concubine from a high family, you will always be able to help your son. You Don't offend the nobles of our family because of the petty thinking of women."

Feng's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he quickly covered his chest and said, "Could it be that you want to—"

"I didn't think about anything." Chen Gui waved his hands, yawned a little tiredly, and said, "My sister has just returned home for a few months now, and although she is no longer Zhao's wife, she has to be a husband and wife. Only by observing the rules for three years or two years can the bond of husband and wife be fulfilled. Don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry..."

Looking at Chen Gui who had turned over and lay down to sleep, Feng felt that her heart was getting more and more confused.

On the other side, Mrs. Chen has been traveling outside for two or three months. Although she has a carriage and a maidservant who goes out all day long, her waist is still sore and her legs are swollen after a lot of bumps, and even her forehead is covered with red marks. It hurts when you touch it.

"Hiss, be gentle." With a snap, Mrs. Chen, who was sitting in front of the makeup mirror, stretched out her hand and patted the little girl's hand that was applying the medicine to her, and said in her mouth, "Damn stupid thing, you don't have any energy left!" Son, what's wrong with eating too much at night?"

Seeing the little girl standing in front of her with her hands tied and feet terrified, she waved her hands upset and said: "Come on, go on, go down. Don't let me see you."

Seeing this, the second sister of the Zhao family chuckled lightly, stepped forward and said, "I'll help mother apply the medicine."

As he spoke, he reached out to take the plaster in the little girl's hand, dug out a piece with his index finger, and gently applied it to Chen's forehead.

A cool ointment was applied to the forehead, which slightly relieved the burning pain of redness.Chen shi sighed, and said with a smile: "It should be so light-handed, that's what my daughter's family wants."

After speaking, he smiled and praised the second sister and said: "Second sister is really getting smarter. She has a sharp eye and quick hands, and she is better than your sister."

The eldest sister of the Zhao family pursed her lips and smiled softly when she heard the words, "I am not as smart as the second younger sister. The second younger sister's temperament is also more like a mother."

"Spiciness has its advantages, and gentleness also has its advantages. You are gentle and beautiful, and your sister is bright and charming. As long as you can know what you are doing, the future benefits will be indispensable to you." Chen said on the one hand, and on the other hand will Throw the hot towel on the knees into the footbath and put it on again. She is rubbing her smooth and white jade feet with her body. The uneven figure is more beautiful and moving under the candlelight because of this movement, exuding unscrupulously. The mature charm of a young woman.

The second sister of the Zhao family blinked her eyes and asked, "Mother, from tomorrow onwards, won't you have to travel around anymore?"

"I've paid homage to some well-known temples and nunneries in Beijing, China, and Beijing, so why bother? I'm not too tired to panic. From tomorrow onwards, I will stay at home and keep my duty." Mrs. Chen Yibi said, Yibi smiled and said: "After three or two years, I'm afraid I'm going to be suffocated to death. Fortunately, you two are with me."

As Chen said, she reached out and rubbed the second sister's head.Untied the double-ringed bun on her head.

"Okay, don't you two want to pretend to be filial sons and grandsons? From tomorrow onwards, you two will stay at home and keep filial piety for your old man. Remember to go to grandparents' place to say hello every day, and spend time with them when you have nothing to do. .You two old people have been pleased, and you have a lot of benefits!"

Chen babbled and told the two daughters, while wiping their feet to prepare for the arrangement.

The second sister of the Zhao family saw Chen's fuss, and suddenly said, "Mother, I want to study."

Mrs. Chen was taken aback when she heard the words, then turned around immediately, looked at her second sister suspiciously with bright eyes, raised her eyebrows and asked, "It's alright, why do you think of this Laoshizi? According to me, there is a chance to read It is better to learn more about housekeepers and directors, and the height of eyebrows and eyes will be useful in the future."

"What is the use of studying at my daughter's house? I have learned some sour poetry and stinky prose in my stomach. Can I eat or wear? I also pointed out that you can go to the number one exam and earn my life for me like men?" Chen Shi pouted and sneered, with disapproval all over his face.

"But I just want to study. I saw my cousin reading in my aunt's room a while ago." Seeing Mrs. Chen pouted in disapproval, the second sister of the Zhao family blinked her eyes and said, "I see Those ladies in the drama can read and write. It can be seen that reading is good, and those brothers and brothers who are good at reading in the family are more liked by the elders. Why doesn't mother let us study?"

"I asked my aunt, and my aunt said that studying was too expensive. So the family only provided for my cousin to study, and even sister Wan'er couldn't study. But I felt that if sister Wan'er could not read or study, it would be difficult for a brother-in-law to marry in the future. He studied and studied like his cousin. Can Sister Wan'er understand what brother-in-law said?"

The seemingly innocent words of the second sister of the Zhao family pierced Chen's heart and lungs.Back then, she also believed that a woman's lack of talent was virtue.After marrying into the Zhao family, because of her good looks, the husband and wife lived together happily for a while.Unexpectedly, within a few years, the dead ghost fell in love with a kiln sister in the building, saying that the sister was originally an official lady, well-educated, gentle and intelligent. compare notes.

He even had the idea of ​​redeeming her and taking her home as an aunt.

Fortunately, Mrs. Chen is not easy to provoke. After a lot of rioting and threatening and coercion, the dead ghost was concerned about Uncle Chen's official methods and the rules that officials are not allowed to have sex with prostitutes, so he failed in the end.

It's just that most of the love between the husband and wife disappeared after this quarrel.

Whenever Mrs. Chen thought about this matter, she would feel resentful.Now, when I heard the second sister's words, I clapped my hands and said happily: "Second sister's words are very true. Everyone in the world says that a woman's lack of talent is virtue. If reading is really bad, why are the talented and beautiful women in those dramas so ignorant? They are from a scholarly family, with both talent and appearance. It can be seen that what they said is not true. As they said, they look up to girls who can read and write. It seems that they can read a few sour poems. Ordinary people are as precious as gold... Tomorrow I will tell your grandfather and grandmother that you must also be asked to study."

Before he could finish his sentence, he stretched out his slender fingers and poked the second sister's forehead, and said with a smile: "You little hoof, you have nothing to do at home all day, so you know what to do to your old lady!"