The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

After Brother Bao's three baptisms, the New Year is approaching.Because it is still in the state of filial piety, no family with a noble system in the court is allowed to have banquets and music, so the You family did not prepare theater wine this year, but it was just a small gathering of family banquets to reunite.

Now let's say that after Mrs. Chen and Feng's family went, she really discussed with Mrs. Chen about inviting Zhang's mother and son to Chen's house for the New Year.Old Mrs. Chen thought about the relationship between the two families, but after a little thought, he agreed with a smile.Thinking of Zhang Yun's absence, it's not easy for a woman from the Qiu family to live alone in Beijing with her brother and sister, and she didn't wait for the New Year's Day, so she just brought her here on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month.The next time, according to the rules of the Chen family, he prepared new clothes and lucky money for Zhang Hua and Zhang Yan's siblings, and asked Chen Rong to accompany Zhang Hua for a good life, and not to restrain him... The explanations of each and every one of them are clear. , this is the end.

Seeing this, the Qiu family became even more grateful to the Chen family.Every time there is no one, he pulls a pair of children and sighs: "I really never thought that the Chen family is such a family that values ​​love and righteousness. Strangely, people in the world say that people's hearts can be seen through time, and true friendship can be seen in adversity. Our Zhang family is really burned." It took several lifetimes of Gao Xiang to get such a good in-law. You two should cherish your blessings and treat your second sister well in the future."

Zhang Hua blushed when he heard his mother's words, and nodded foolishly with a smirk.

Zhang Yan saw it, smiled and said to Qiu Shi: "Mom, what you said is very true. It is the best for me to look at my younger siblings. It doesn't matter whether it is appearance, character, family background or personality. Besides, everyone who is well-educated Miss. What I like the most is her gentleness and calmness. She never takes advantage of her good family background to be domineering and sell things quickly. We grew up together as children, and we have known each other for several years. The sisters get along very well. It is the most forgiving. After the second sister gets married in the future, we will only be more friendly, and there will be no reason to quarrel... But the younger brother is naturally left-handed, and I am afraid that he will be angry with the second sister occasionally. I only say ugly words In the front... if the younger brother dares to treat the second sister badly, the whole family will not spare him."

Zhang Hua's face was flushed with embarrassment, and he stood there with his hands tied.Hearing this, my heart choked, and I said with a stiff neck: "Who said I was not good to my second sister? I can only respect her and let her be reasonable. How can I treat her badly. You are so stupid. gone."

Before saying a word, Qiu Shi and Zhang Yan couldn't help laughing.Zhang Yan leaned forward and back together with a smile, almost shed tears, she simply stood on Qiu Shi's body, pointed at Zhang Hua and said with a smile: "Mom, look at how stupid my brother is, he can't even tell what is serious and joking, Seriously, you are going to be annoyed with me."

Mrs. Qiu didn't expect Zhang Hua to be able to do this, so she hurriedly waved her arms to Zhang Hua and said with a smile: "My son, your sister is trying to tease you, why can't you tell? Don't be upset, we We all know that you and your second sister are childhood sweethearts, and playing children is the best thing. You only love her and respect her, so there is no reason to bully her."

Hearing this, Zhang Hua became even more feverish and flushed. He glared at Zhang Yan indignantly, and said in a sullen voice, "Confucius said: only women and villains are hard to raise. It's true. I don't want to talk to you." , I'm going to study."

After finishing a sentence, he turned around and left.

This room, Zhang Yan was still laughing with pain in her stomach. The monkey was in Qiu's arms, pointed at Zhang Hua's back and said with a smile: "Mom, look at him, he is really angry. What else do you say?" Only women and villains It's hard to raise." He thought I couldn't hear it. He was scolding me with the words of a saint. Hmph, when I see my second sister tomorrow, I have to talk to her. I want to see, Zhang Huake If he has the ability to say in front of the second sister that 'only a woman and a villain are difficult to raise', if he really dares to say that, I will obey him!"

Hearing this, Mrs. Qiu had no choice but to poke Sister Yan's forehead with her hand, and said with a smile: "It's fine with you, you only know how to bully your younger brother all day long, how soon will this problem be cured?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yan smiled and said, "Why do you want to change it? I think I am fine now. The third younger sister has always acted like this, isn't that the same way. That was praised by the sage. It can be seen that our daughter Home, you should be stronger, don't be too soft and fearful, let a group of men be restrained by three obediences and four virtues all day long, just trying to make a useless name of virtuous, don't even dare to breathe, and never have any intention interest."

When Qiu heard this, he felt a headache.Hastily said: "Your third younger sister acts like this because she has always been strong, quick-witted, and has big ideas. If she wants to start something, she is better than the men outside. So her uncle also takes her seriously. Come on, it’s all based on negotiation. I didn’t know it before, but the last time your father went to the south of the Yangtze River to join Mr. Chen, didn’t he send a few letters for the third sister. We all thought they were just ordinary family letters, and didn’t I didn't care. I only found out later when your father wrote a letter and came home. It turned out that Mr. Chen was in a state of desperation because of the disaster relief in the south and was helpless. Everyone thought he had nothing to do. Unexpectedly, Mr. Chen read the letter sent by the third sister. After writing the letter, I thought of a solution to the problem the next day. Your father said that this was not accidental. It can be seen that the reason why your third sister can live a free life is also because of her ability. You should not learn her temper because of this But I can't learn her skills, but instead make a picture of a tiger that is not an anti-dog."

Zhang Yanyuan just said it casually, in order to block Qiu's words about her bullying.I never thought that this would lead to Qiu's long-winded speech.Seeing that Mrs. Qiu keeps saying that she is not as good as Third Sister You, even though she knows in her heart that she is not as good as her, but hearing what Mrs. Qiu said, the young daughter is inevitably a little angry, and immediately feels a little uncomfortable.

When I was about to say something, I felt that it was just a few gossips, and it was meaningless to care about it seriously.I don't want to say anything, but I feel panicked in my heart.After thinking about it, Sister Yan sneered, and said, "Mom's words are so boring. Could it be that the third sister is smart and has ideas, and I am stupid and stupid? Since Mom likes the third sister so much, why don't you call me?" The third sister is your daughter, what do you want me, a stupid daughter who can't be a dog like a tiger?"

Ms. Qiu might as well be startled when Sister Yan said such a remark.Immediately came back to the memory, looked at the daughter who turned around and turned her face, her hands were wrapped in a handkerchief, she couldn't help laughing immediately, and said with a smile: "My silly girl, I just laughed at your brother for being dumb." Stupid, don't know how to play serious words, and act to show face to others, don't you lose face now? It can be seen that the two of you are brothers and sisters, it's just such a stubborn love that makes you petty Yes, I don’t know who followed.”

Sister Yan was a little annoyed at first, but after hearing Qiu's words, she ran away with all her annoyance.I couldn't help laughing and said: "People say that dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes, and mice's cubs can make holes. My brother and I have such temperaments, so we just followed our parents. Everyone is born smart, so the second and third younger sisters are better than us."

This sentence put everyone in the Zhang family into fools.After hearing this, Mrs. Qiu couldn't help laughing and cursing, only to hear Sister Yan continue to laugh and said: "The third younger sister is smart and clever, I can't compare with her, and I'm not annoyed. It's just funny that those who make a living by studying and earning official positions I am full of poems and essays all day long, and when something happens, I am afraid it is not as useful as a woman and child in a boudoir."

After hearing this, Mrs. Qiu gave a long and worried sigh, put her arms around Zhang Yan's shoulders and said, "That's why people in the world say that women are virtuous without talent. As a daughter, if you are too strong, it is not a good thing. For example, your third younger sister, who is still young, can't tell much. After a few years, when it's time to talk about marriage, if you continue to behave like this, I'm afraid it will be difficult."

After Zhang Yan heard this, she didn't take it seriously, and said with a smile: "What's the point? The third sister is so smart and quick-witted. She can manage the house and manage affairs, but also make money in business. Her mouth is like honey, and she is the best at coaxing you." People are happy. I think, no matter what kind of family the third younger sister marries, she will make her live a good life."

Qiu Shi was taken aback when he heard this.After pondering for a long time, he said with a smile: "There is some truth to this statement. I must have made a mistake..."

While meditating, I saw Sister Yan yawned unconsciously. Seeing this, Qiu immediately asked with a smile, "What time is it?"

Sister Yan turned her head to look at the golden chiming clock on the table, and said with a smile: "So it's already three o'clock in the afternoon, so I feel sleepy."

When Qiu heard this, she smiled and said, "It's so late, you should go back to your room to rest. Get up early tomorrow, and you'll have to make trouble for another day."

Sister Yan nodded unconsciously with a smile, and bowed to leave.

Return to the guest room for a while, wash and settle.Needless to say.

Just talking about the inner house of You Mansion, Third Sister You, who has been talked about by Qiu's mother and daughter all night, is finishing this year's dowry account, intending to put down her pen, wash her hands, and go to bed and rest.He suddenly heard someone talking outside the house, and unconsciously raised his voice and asked, "Who is outside?"

Before saying a word, the person outside the door replied with a smile: "It's me. Has my sister rested?"

The third sister You heard the voice of the older girl, and hurriedly ordered the little girl to open the door, while she put on her clothes and got up and greeted her with a smile. She welcomed the older girl into the inner room and sat down. Then he laughed and said, "It's late at night, it's not good to have tea at this moment. Let's eat a bowl of crispy cheese, big sister."

The eldest girl thanked her with a smile, and said, "I'm really embarrassed to disturb my sister's rest at such a late hour."

Third Sister You smiled and said, "Sister, what do you mean by that? I just finished the accounts for this year. I haven't slept yet."

When the eldest girl heard the words, she smiled and exchanged a few greetings.The third sister You knew that the eldest girl came so late, she must have something to discuss, she was afraid she would be too embarrassed to speak up, so she had to ask: "I don't know why the eldest sister came to find my younger sister so late?"

The eldest girl asked, but she didn't say anything.He just lowered his head, wrapped his fingers around the handkerchief with a shy expression, and blushed before saying anything.Fu raised his head and glanced at the servant girls in the room.

Seeing this scene, Third Sister You understood a little bit.Immediately dismissed the crowd, and then smiled at the eldest girl: "Eldest sister has something to say, just tell me clearly."

Seeing that there was no one in the room, the eldest girl was less ashamed.After hesitating for a moment, he said coyly: "Actually, I'm still a girl who hasn't left the court. I shouldn't worry about this matter. It shouldn't be brought up from my mouth. If it gets out, Let alone me, the reputation of the You family girls is probably ruined. It’s just that the younger sister also knows the situation at home—the old lady and the master needless to say, and the mother is busy taking care of the younger brother now, so she is innocent No time. If I don't say it myself..."

When the eldest girl said this, she felt that she couldn't say what she said.He had no choice but to hold the hand of Third Sister You, and said with a blushing face, "Thanks to my mother, I have been in charge of the house for the past few days, and I have learned a lot of principles of housekeeping and management from my sister. I can also do it now." I understand a thing or two. I know what the mistress should do in order to restrain her servants..."

"...I will tell my sister... I secretly read the dowry list that my mother prepared for me a few days ago... Everything is very generous, and there is nothing wrong with it. It's just that I want to ask my sister for one thing... Can I ask my mother Just mentioning... embezzling the money in the box from the dowry list... to buy a shop for me..."

The eldest girl blushed even more when she said this, she lowered her head and said in a low voice: "I also know that my words are too outrageous. It's just that my younger sister knows too... That Manager He said that day It's been...the Ning Rong family has a rich heart and two decent eyes. Don't say that I, a girl from a small family, married to be a step-wife, and I am a decent wife. If the family background is a little bit worse, they will be subject to their restrictions and discussions. Let alone me? I just think-"

The eldest girl spoke incoherently, and before she finished speaking, she called Third Sister You to interrupt.Sister You San took the eldest girl's hand and said with a smile: "Sister, I don't need to talk about it. This is all the negligence of my mother and I, and I forgot about it—"

Before she could finish her sentence, the elder girl waved her hands in a panic and said, "No, no, no, my mother and sister have treated me very well. To put it bluntly, the mother who worries about me is my biological mother. That's all. I only have gratitude in my heart. Where..."

The third sister You didn't wait for the eldest girl to finish speaking, she also smiled and said: "Since that's the case, don't worry, elder sister. It's getting late today, so it's not good to bother mother. When I'm free tomorrow morning, I will have a good time with my mother." Let’s talk about this matter, and we’ll deal with it after a year.”