The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

Standing in the inner room, Mrs. Chen scolded Zhang Hua across the curtain.He also said that after going to Zi's house later, he must invite Zhang's couple to come to the door in person and said...

"...It's not that my aunt hates the poor and loves the rich. It's just that I have raised two daughters with great difficulty, so I can't help but push her into the pit of fire." After Chen Shi said, she thought again of being here today. When I saw the scene at the gate of Dade Chang, I immediately said with fear: "Because our two families are old friends, I didn't pick your family background, but you are so unmotivated. I don't want to see you in ten or twenty years. I was so red-eyed from gambling that I sold my daughter and grandson in exchange for gambling money..."

Everyone in the Chen family also knew about Zhang Hua's truancy and gambling because of the chat just now, and they were not very happy.It's just that their relationship with the Zhang family is not comparable to that of the Chen family with the Zhang family, so they can only persuade Zhang Hua with good words.However, in the bottom of my heart, I also have plans to withdraw from the marriage.

Zhang Hua stood outside with a face full of shame. First he answered Wei Wei's answer, but when he heard that Mrs. Chen kept saying that she was going to retire the engagement, and even wanted to make it clear to the Zhang family and his wife in person, she was immediately frightened.Busily knelt on the ground and repeatedly apologized and begged for mercy, only saying that he really knew that he was wrong, and he would never dare again in the future.I also ask my aunt to forgive me once.He also said that he has also studied gambling in the past two months, and learned gambling from the people in the clan.Today, he saw that Lame Wang was so frantic that he even ignored his wife and daughter, so he took it as a warning and never went there again...

Third sister You's heart moved slightly when she heard Zhang Hua's words.Immediately, he asked Zhang Hua who the people in the clan were.

Zhang Huayuan is a timid character.Hearing this, he was reluctant to say it at first, and was afraid that Miss You would blame him, so he had to bite the bullet and report a few names.

Third sister You asked some daily things about family education.Zhang Hua turned back one by one.

The third sister You knew that it must be because Chen Gui went to Jiangnan next year and had no time to take care of his family education, so the style of study gradually deteriorated, and the people who went to school gradually became lazy.

Ethnology is the foundation of a family.It has only been a few years since the ethnology jointly established by the Chen and Xu families has been so corrupted.If things go on like this, I'm afraid it's just another Jia family study in a book.

Third Sister You frowned rather displeased, and was going to take some time back and set up school rules and disciplines to clear up the family atmosphere.We must not waste money in vain. We have not cultivated good talents, but instead have made everyone learn from the bad.

Mrs. Chen didn't know that Third Sister You still had other thoughts on her mind at this juncture.Hearing that Zhang Hua was instigated by the students in the clan to play truant, he cursed a few words bitterly.Seeing Zhang Hua's panicked expression and apprehensive face, he also felt a little pitiful.Then he also stopped.Nai ordered the servants in the village to bring lunch.

After lunch, because Chen Gui had to entertain the nobles, the female family members of the Chen family didn't dare to go out, and only talked for a while in the wing room.Seeing Chen Gui coming in a hurry, he said with a solemn expression: "I thought our family would have a happy day, but I never thought that there was an urgent report from the imperial court to Beijing. I have to go back to the imperial court to discuss with the nobles. matter. Let's go back now."

When everyone heard this, they were startled.He hurriedly asked what was the urgent matter in the court.Chen Gui said with a deep expression: "Shuzhou urgently reported that an earth dragon turned over ten days ago and ruined countless people. The imperial court must make urgent arrangements for disaster relief."

Mrs. Chen is the most compassionate heart.Hearing Chen Gui's words, it is a pity that he said a few times of Buddha in his mouth and said thousands of sentences.And urged everyone to pack up and go back to the city by car.

The third sister You said to Chen Gui: "Uncle will go back to the city with the sage first, and our female relatives will be behind, and we have to make a carriage and can't toss around. Wouldn't it be a hindrance to go together at this time? They asked the servants on the village to escort us back. That's the city."

Chen Gui thought for a while, and felt that the third sister's suggestion was an old-fashioned one, so she immediately nodded in agreement.

After Chen Gui and the saint left, the female family members of the Chen family packed up and went back to the city.Chen's mother and daughter also stayed in Chen's house because they wanted to discuss Zhang Hua's affairs with Zhang's couple.Then he sent the boy to Zhang's house to spread the word.

Hearing what the servants of the Chen family had said, the Zhang family and his wife arrived in a hurry.After arriving at Chen's house, Zhang Yun's wife learned of what Zhang Hua had done. Before anyone could speak, Zhang Yun's wife cried and beat Zhang Hua continuously, cursing: "I told you that you don't learn well, and you don't even look at us." What is the current situation of the family? All my life, I only hope that you will be able to make a good future, so that you will be able to honor your ancestors. Now, instead of studying hard, you play truant and gamble with that bastard who learned from dirty things. How can you be worthy of your father and the Zhang family? Old Ancestor, how could you be worthy of Second Sister..."

Zhang Yun was beside him, and he scolded again and again with an angry face, if it wasn't for the fact that he was still in the Chen family at this moment, it wouldn't be too much.He even wanted to beat Zhang Hua with his own hands to punish Zhang Hua.

Zhang Hua was found out by Chen's mother and daughter for playing truant, and he was already ashamed and ashamed. When he heard that Chen's intention of retiring the engagement, he was even more frightened and frightened.At this moment, seeing his parents so disappointed, he couldn't help but knelt on the ground and cried bitterly.

When everyone in the Chen family saw this, they were angry that the Zhang family could not raise their children well.It's hard to say anything at this moment.Zhang Yun's wife, Mrs. Qiu, took Mrs. Chen's hand again, and told about the old relationship between the two families with tears in her eyes. She was grateful for the life-saving grace of the Chen family to the Zhang family. Not worthy of the second sister Yunyun.However, Qiu Shi said so in his mouth, but every move he made meant that he did not want to divorce the marriage.

Chen's words just now were also in a hurry, so he acted impulsively.Of course, after the eldest daughter of the You family married into Ningguo Mansion, the female family members of the You family often made sarcastic remarks, and the provocative Chen family was always angry.

It's just that seeing Qiu's crying in front of everyone, and Zhang Yun's moaning and frowning look, Chen's can't help but think of the hardships she had in Zhao's family when the dead ghost of Zhao's family returned, and the Zhang's couple's unyielding love. point.

After thinking about it, Chen naturally softened her heart.But he can't let Zhang Hua just not learn from others, and he will harm his second sister in the future.

Seeing this, Zhang Yun couldn't help but say: "My sister's words are very true. Now this bastard has learned some bad things from that screwdriver. I'm afraid he can't do it even if we force him to study in the Hui nationality." Don't worry. If that's the case, why don't you teach him a lesson. Let him know that the world is difficult and studying is not easy. If you don't know how to repent after this time, I can't hurt my second sister. The marriage between our two families is over. give up."

One sentence was categorical, and everyone in the hall was immediately stunned.Even Mrs. Chen didn't expect that Zhang Yun would have such an idea of ​​"killing relatives with righteousness", and asked involuntarily: "Then according to what Zhang's brother said, how should we punish this kid?"

Zhang Yun sat on the ground paralyzed, crying with snot and tears. His son, who was in a bad shape, frowned in distress and disgust.Yin said: "Since he doesn't want to study, and he doesn't have any skills, he hasn't even learned my ability to serve the dealer. Naturally, he will have to work hard in the future. From tomorrow on, let him go to the pier to move goods and make money." Hard labor—"

Before saying a word, Qiu Shi was shocked.He hurriedly hugged Zhang Hua and said distressedly: "How can this be done? Hua'er is so old, he can't lift his shoulders or carry it with his hands, how can he endure such hardship. If the master does this, he will be forced to death."

After hearing this, Mrs. Chen also began to persuade her.I'm afraid Zhang Hua will be exhausted.

Zhang Yun sneered and said: "I used to be too kind to him, that's why he didn't know how to work hard, and only wanted to have fun. Follow that screwer to learn dirty things. Today is just gambling. I'm afraid that tomorrow he will do everything. It's too late to discipline him. What's more, if you want to teach him well, you will naturally have to suffer. Don't you want him to enjoy the blessings?"

After hearing this, Mrs. Qiu saw Zhang Yunqi's pale face, but she didn't dare to intercede for her son, so she could only hug Zhang Hua and cry continuously.

When the third sister You saw her, she frowned and said, "Uncle Zhang's intention of disciplining brother Zhang Hua is good. I also believe that brother Zhang Hua is not bad in nature, but he just listened to someone's instigation. But what my aunt said is also right. Zhang Hua My elder brother can't lift his shoulders or his hands, not to mention that this age is when he is growing up, if he is exhausted and sits down at the root of his illness, it will be bad. I don't know if Uncle Zhang thinks what the third sister said is right?"

Zhang Yun also saw that Mrs. Chen really had the intention of retiring the engagement, and knew that the two families were no longer compatible, so she just wanted to use a ruthless medicine to cure Zhang Hua. Mouth.But Zhang Hua is his only son, how could he really be willing to abandon Zhang Hua.Hearing what the third sister said, Zhang Yun couldn't help asking: "I watched your sisters grow up, and I know that you have a lot of ideas, third sister. Since this is the case, why don't you give me an idea, okay? "

When the third sister You heard the words, she smiled and said: "Brother Zhang Hua has never worked hard since he was a child because of his parents' love and affection. Because he wanted to study, he never followed his uncle to learn about Jiaxuan. It made Zhang Hua It's a pity that the skills passed down from the family's ancestors cannot be passed on to the uncle's generation. Now, if he wants to make him understand the hardships of the world, it is better for his uncle to lead Zhang Hua's brother to serve the dealer in the summer. So that he can understand the hard work of farmers with their faces turned to the loess and their backs to the sky. As long as he himself earns his hard-earned money through hard work, he will not squander it recklessly. After all, most people who are used to gambling are lazy. If Brother Zhang Hua knows how to work hard , I must be able to know how to study hard.”

Having said that, Third Sister You paused for a moment, glanced at Zhang Hua, and said, "As for what uncle said about asking Brother Zhang Hua to do coolies on the pier, for the sake of Brother Zhang Hua's body, it is natural Impossible. But it is also possible to ask someone to take Brother Zhang Hua to the pier to see the daily life of the poor. By the way, it is also possible to ask someone to take Brother Zhang Hua to visit all the casinos in Chang’an City. I also went to the homes of those bad gamblers. See what life their wives and children are living. If Brother Zhang Hua can play truant from school, gamble, and hang out at ease after seeing this, it can only show that Brother Zhang Hua His nature is like this. Since he has no intention of taking care of his wife and children, his uncles and aunts will not blame our Chen family for regretting the marriage, right? But uncles and aunts, please rest assured that even if the marriage of our two families fails , is also an old friendship. The two of us, sister Tongyan, are best friends. The relationship between the two families must never be broken."

Zhang Yun and his wife have long known that Third Sister You is a petite person with big ideas, but they did not expect that Third Sister You is so sophisticated and tactful.After a few words, he understands with reason and moves with emotion, both soft and hard.Even Zhang Yun and his wife wanted to refute, but they didn't know where to start.

I had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

Everyone in the Chen family in this room agreed deeply after hearing what Third Sister You said.Zhang Hua, who was deeply frightened, nodded again and again, agreeing endlessly.

In this way, the turmoil between Chen and Zhang's family who wanted to withdraw from the engagement due to the accidental discovery of Zhang Hua's gambling was temporarily shelved under the few words of You Sanjie.

Let's not talk about it now.It is only said that after Chen Gui returned home, the Chen mother and daughter did not leave because of the divorce.The third sister You, who only loves to inquire about the court's movements, can't help but ask about disaster relief.

Chen Gui never concealed this matter from his third sister.When asked at this moment, I had to say: "...His Royal Highness Sixth Prince and His Royal Highness Seventh Prince have been appointed as imperial envoys to go to Shuzhou to deal with disaster relief. His Royal Highness Sixth Prince has previously handled the Jiangnan case and has experience. His Royal Highness Seventh Prince Known as benevolence, they are also compassionate. With these two people going to rescue disasters, everything will be done well. What's more, Shuzhou is a rich land, and there is Yongji warehouse, one of the top ten granaries, where the people's livelihood is rich and the food is quite Many. As long as the local officials are not pig-headed, willing to open warehouses to provide food and appease the victims, when the sixth and seventh princes go, it is just to show the common people the benevolence of the court and the benevolence of the saints. Compared with our going to the south of the Yangtze River That encounter, this trip has been fully rewarded..."

However, it was too early for Chen Gui to say this.He didn't expect that just half a month later, the impeachment report from Shuzhou would slap him in the face.

But it turned out that His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince and His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince had brought the relief supplies all the way to the land of Shuzhou at full speed, day and night. The local officials heard the report from the post station, and immediately set up wine and sang operas to clean up the dust for the two imperial envoys.Needless to say how rich the banquet was, the sixth and seventh princes at the banquet asked about the disaster relief, and the local officials also admitted that they had already opened a warehouse to provide food according to the imperial order to appease the people.Afterwards, he even led the sixth and seventh princes to visit the places where the victims were gathered.I saw that the victims inside were in good condition, whether they were eating, clothing or looking good.When talking with him, he kept claiming to praise His Majesty's court and the local government, and his words of gratitude and gratitude made people burst into tears.

Although the Seventh Prince has the reputation of being a virtuous king, benevolent and righteous, because of his young age, he seldom participates in these practical matters on weekdays.Seeing this, I was very satisfied.He even praised the local officials again and again, only saying that after returning to Beijing, he would definitely ask the saint for the local government's credit.

However, the seventh prince's status is noble enough to be easily fooled by affairs, and the sixth prince is not like that.Let's not mention how many practical things he has handled since he entered the court as an official.Even when he went to the south of the Yangtze River with Chen Gui last year to help the victims, he also saw how Chen Gui assisted the local officials in their affairs.

Although the so-called disaster victims in front of us cooperated well with the local officials, their acting skills were also good.But the bad thing is that the few people who talked to them that day were too talkative——

The sixth prince still remembered how timid and dull the people he saw when he was in the south of the Yangtze River last year for disaster relief. Because they couldn't eat enough for days and couldn't sleep well, everyone was so thin that only a handful of bones remained.From a distance, they all looked like skeletons, and they were all dirty.Later, when I got relief from the imperial court, even though I was grateful, I couldn't say it out of my mouth, I just kowtowed blindly, my forehead was bleeding, but I couldn't say a word.Long live Your Majesty, the benevolence and righteousness of the court, praised by the mouth, are all taught by local officials to curry favor.

Although these disaster victims seen in Shuzhou today are all thin and thin, their skin color and behavior are quite different from those of Liangjiang disaster victims.Not to mention that a few of them are named common people, but knowing their status as princes, they can still talk in front of him, his seventh brother and even the officials of Shuzhou, telling how the court is benevolent and kind, and how they are grateful to Dade. The Sixth Prince, who had always been iron-hearted, couldn't help being moved...

The sixth prince can't believe that there is such a difference between the people of the two places just a thousand miles away.Even if it is mentioned that "wealth is rich and rich, and then the people will know the etiquette", is the land of two rivers, known as the land of fish and rice, not as good as Shuzhou?

The sixth prince had doubts because of this, and always felt that there was something wrong with it.But looking at the actions of Shuzhou officials and these "disaster victims", as well as the spies who surrounded the Shuzhou station every day, he didn't want to startle the snake.So he remained calm and did not refuse the invitation of these officials to invite them to dinner.

Shuzhou officials were originally afraid of the sixth prince's tyrannical power, fearing that he would not come, or even show face to everyone, and would reprimand him instead.But I didn't expect the sixth prince to be quite different from the rumors.Because I also thought that when the sixth prince investigated the case of ink corruption in Jiangnan last year, he did not have iron and blood methods.Unconsciously, I guessed it vaguely - I just felt that the sixth prince was not a lonely person.Then he gradually relaxed.

Unexpectedly, this reassurance caused the sixth prince to find out that officials in Shuzhou were greedy for Mo Yongji's warehouse money and food, but they used disaster relief and even pretended to be victims of disasters to deceive the imperial envoys and the court, and even murdered them!