[Red Mansions] The big maid struggles daily

How the carriage goes, that's how it comes back.The lady who pushed the car thought it was a good job to show her face cheaply, but it was such a coincidence that the person didn't pick it up and didn't say anything, and she didn't even know what the situation was. If the old lady asked, what should she do.

Of the two women who went out, one was the old mother of Rongqingtang, and the other was a newcomer to Rongxitang. Both of them knew the master's temper: the wife was kind, so there was no need to get angry over such trivial things; However, the wife became more and more reluctant to listen to servants going against her wishes, even if she followed her wishes, the rewards became more generous and rich.

But the matter is not done well, Rongqingtang's mother-in-law said: "It must be turned around by someone who can speak up."

Thinking that Li Wan is in charge now, this widow and grandma is the first-class gentle and charitable person, so they turned around and came to Li Wan's residence.Li Wan's eldest girl Suyun asked with a smile, "Where are the two mothers from?"

The mother-in-law of Rongxitang was more used to Suyun, she hurriedly smiled and said, "Miss Suyun, is grandma busy?"

In the past, when I went out by myself, no one would have noticed it, but now the girl is long and the girl is short, Suyun smiled: "The housekeepers and grandmas just left, and our grandma just took a breather."

Li Wan heard voices outside and asked, "Who is outside?"

Su Yun raised her voice and said, "It's Mama Du from the old lady's yard and Mama Tong from the wife's house."

"Call in." Li Wan said.The two women came in, and Li Wan laughed and said, "Did you two come together, or do you have your own business?"

Mrs. Du hurriedly laughed and said: "Together, the old lady asked to pick up Miss Zhuxiu, who knows..." So she said.

Tong Pozi also smiled and said: "Good grandma, please save us, we must be grateful for your kindness."

Li Wan said with a smile: "Who knows that something happened to her family, so I can't blame you. The old lady has a bright eye, and you have told the truth, and you will not blame the two of you. You two are running away from me now." If you come here to beg, it seems like you have a guilty conscience, and you make a big deal out of a small matter. According to me, you should go to the old lady and tell the truth."

The two had no choice but to come out.Tong Pozi curled her lips and said: "It turns out that this eldest grandma is gentle, better than the second grandma with vicious eyes and sharp mouth, who knows that this kind of melon is useless, and she is not like that who is willing to take trouble."

Du Po also murmured: "Who's to say otherwise? The second grandma has a smart mouth. As long as she cares, she can always make the old lady happy. This grandma is dull and stupid. Even if she is willing to intercede, I'm afraid she won't be able to speak." .”

The two women dawdled until Li Wan was in the Rongqing Hall talking with Jia's mother, but they still didn't see her. Li Wan wondered, saying that Cao Cao Cao Cao would be here soon.

The two knelt down in front of them and explained the reason in a hurry. Seeing that the old lady's face had turned pale, she hurriedly begged Li Wan with her eyes, but Li Wan just sat down with her head bowed.

Du Po said: "There are a lot of cars and horses in front of his door. We heard that it was Miss Zhuxiu who talked about the marriage, and the man's family is accepting it. I'm afraid I will disturb others, and they will say that our family does not understand the rules..."

Xiangyun smiled and said, "You mother is so unreasonable. The old lady loves Zhu girl so much, but she doesn't come to tell her family happy event. It turns out that she was rude first, but you said that the house doesn't know the rules."

Jia Mu's complexion became more and more bad, and Li Wan remained silent.

The two wives knelt for a stick of incense before they heard Mother Jia say: "I am getting more and more disliked as an old loathsome person. The filial piety that Zhu girl was in front of me can't be said now. It's just that the empress has issued an order. But it’s hard to say goodbye, you take my gift and say congratulations to his family’s great happiness, your empress is making a fool of Miss Zhu, and wants to take her to live in the relative’s garden.”

Without saying a word, I only heard laughter outside: "What a joy, who is the old lady going to reward? Don't forget me soon!"

But it was Sister Feng who came, she was still a bright red rich and auspicious beanie with golden thread peony and phoenix pattern, and a crab shell green pleated skirt with carved silk and auspicious cloud pattern tied on her head.

Jia Mu sat on the carved couch with soft pillows on her elbows, and there were chairs under it. Li Wan, Xiangyun, Baochai and Sanchun sisters were all sitting there.Seeing her coming in, Xiangyun and others all stood up, but Li Wan remained seated.

Seniors and young are orderly, as it should be, Sister Pianfeng said with a smile: "Do you think my sister-in-law is sitting like a Buddha?"

The sisters who were talking about it all laughed. Li Wan glanced at Sister Feng and said with a smile: "It's getting worse, make fun of me, and sooner or later you will tear your mouth."

Sister Feng was busy begging for forgiveness, and when she met Jia Mu, Yingchun asked with a smile, "Why is Second Sister-in-law here at this time? This look...does he take medicine?"

Only then did the crowd realize that although Sister Feng was still dressed in brilliance, her face was still pale, and even her lips were a little dull, so they rushed to ask for help.

On the one hand, Sister Feng agreed, but on the other hand, she really looked at Yingchun differently. These two girls are really considerate and considerate people, and it is rare to know how to repay her kindness.In front of people, she has always been reticent, because she has taken care of her these past few months, and just opened her mouth today, and gave her a ladder.

"Hey, I'm bored at home all day long, so I go to the old lady to chat and laugh with the sisters. After a while, the old lady gets tired, so I'll go home to have a rest."

Jia Mu laughed and said: "Your sister-in-law is so busy, you can enjoy yourself comfortably. Come on, take care of yourself quickly, and it is serious to help your wife."

Having said this, Li Wan's hand that pinched the handkerchief was slightly tightened.Sister Feng suddenly didn't realize it, and said with a smile: "Just now I heard that girl Zhuxiu is very happy?"

Mother Jia brought tea, and when all the sisters said something, Sister Feng clapped her hands and said, "The scenery in the garden is where gods live, but it's a pity that Zhuxiu girls are not blessed."

Li Wan said with a smile: "The old lady is sending someone to pick her up?"

Sister Feng was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "No, no!"

Mother Jia also looked sideways, and Sister Feng said with a smile: "The garden that my mother has been lucky enough to visit relatives in the future will be used. It's okay for our girls to live in it. It's just for those who are overjoyed to live in... Do you want to ask Taoist Zhang?" ?”

Everyone was stunned, there was some truth in what they said, they all said that double happiness comes to the door, but there is also a special emphasis on double happiness, and besides, Zhu Xiu is not from the same family.

Jiamu said with a smile: "You are still thoughtful, we have forgotten about this. Forget it, just send some congratulatory gifts, and ask which family is it?"

Sister Feng hurriedly laughed and said: "The old ancestor is also very impatient. This is the first course of the six ceremonies. The girl's family is solemn, so there is no way to tell her. When she gets married, the old ancestor will reward her with some makeup. I'm afraid Madam Zhu I also want to wait until the date is settled before returning to you, this is my own self-respect. If you change to a frivolous one, and come to congratulate you before you have even written your horoscope, how much do you have to get involved?"

Coaxed Jia Mu to laugh, and this article has been turned over for the time being.

While the girls were talking, Xingyue from Luo Cuiwu came in with Amber outside and said: "Miss Lin has been ill for three or four days. I'm afraid you will worry about it and disturb everyone's interest. You must keep it secret." Know."

Hu Po also said: "When I went first, Luo Cuiwu was full of medicinal fragrance, and they still had to hide it, and only told me when they couldn't hide it. I think Miss Lin fell asleep after taking the medicine, and she was very short-spirited."

Jia Mu hurriedly said: "It's all right, why are you sick again? Go and invite the imperial physician."

Xingyue hurriedly replied: "I have already invited a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. It is the old doctor Li from Xingjitang. It is not a serious symptom. It is all because of the strange weather this year and the short spring, which makes the hair growth insufficient. The girl can't stand it. What is the disease?" Yes. Now it only teaches rest, and most of the medicines prescribed can help sleep and soothe the mind, and the girl will sleep more than half of it at twelve hours a day."

I heard that he is a doctor from Xingjitang, that's all for Jiamu, but old doctor Li is very good, and the director of Taiyuan Hospital has to respect him as an uncle, but it's hard to invite.

Li Wan laughed and said, "Why is that old man working hard?"

Tan Chun asked with a smile: "Old Doctor Li, is it possible that he is still the sister-in-law's family?"

Li Wan hurriedly waved his hands and said with a smile, "Don't dare. You guys are younger. It's not surprising that you haven't heard of him. This old doctor Li's ancestral home is Qizhou, and he is the great-great-grandson of Li Dongbi, the sage of medicine. This old doctor used to travel and practice medicine. He stayed in Xingjitang when he was old, and he had to learn from his ancestors to write books, so I wondered how he was invited to come."

Xingyue smiled back: "One of Mr. Li's disciples is our family's enshrinement, so we invited him here." She didn't say a word more.

Jia Mu laughed and said, "It doesn't matter who you call, but you came and left her again. Who will serve Yu'er?"

Xingyue hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "The girl took the medicine and fell asleep, leaving Zijuan by her side. Zijuan is considerate and considerate, old lady, please rest assured."

Jia Mu said: "You are good at serving, and don't let her temper to hide it from me. If there is anything about Yu'er, please come back and tell me immediately."

Xingyue agreed to go.

Baochai smiled and said to Tanchun, "This one is sick, and the other one can't come. Brother Bao knows, so he should feel uncomfortable again."

Tanchun also sighed: "I thought that we sisters would be able to write poems and poems together, so I thought about setting up an elegant society in order to live up to it. Who knew that the flowers and notes were all written, and all I had to do was send a post, so that's it. "

Xiangyun smiled and said: "Good idea! It's time to start a poetry club, then we will be poets!"

Li Wan saw Jiamu's sad look, and knew that she was not happy: the empress just issued an edict, and everyone, old and young, was happy. Who knows that there are two who can't, which is a disappointment.He just smiled and said: "It's fine with Zhuxiu girl, it's just that she's not from our family. But sister Lin is fine, just pack up the pavilion she likes, and just go there when she's ready. As for her makeup box Salute, I have the girls to worry about, it doesn't bother her."

Mother Jia thought to herself, why is it that things about the concubine don't go smoothly?I won’t mention the two times when Jin was conferred on the poisonous day; when visiting relatives, she was sick with cold, and Feng girl has always been healthy, but now she is still not recovering quickly; Falling ill... These omens are extremely ominous.

Just as she was thinking about it, hearing Li Wan's words was comforting, she just smiled and said, "Look at how she is, if she can get better after cleaning up, it's okay."

Sister Feng laughed and said, "It's time to tidy up. These sisters and brothers are all very particular. Especially Baoyu! If there is something wrong with the curtains, bed curtains, and antique furnishings, this young man will not live comfortably. If or I'm also sick, but it's serious. After all, the garden is far away from the ancestors, so I'm afraid the ancestors can't rest assured."

Jia Mu hurriedly said: "That's very true. Baoyu was called to the front by his father. When he was there, he was planning to get this and that. Besides, when their sisters go in, they have to add people everywhere. It's a mess. The weather is bad this year, if I can't figure it out, I won't worry about it."

After talking for a while, we just waited for Baoyu to come back to discuss which pavilion he would choose.

For a while, Jia Mu was tired, so she rested later.Baochai and other sisters made an appointment to visit Daiyu at Luocuiwu. Li Wan and Sister Feng came out slowly after them.

Walking to the fork, Sister Feng brushed Feng'er's hand away, and Feng'er and Suyun hurriedly backed away.Only then did Sister Feng say with a half-smile: "Sister-in-law, you are a transparent white person. Let me advise sister-in-law, don't be too withdrawn, if you are enthusiastic about friendship, if you are not enthusiastic, others will feel cold."

Li Wan's complexion changed, and he sneered: "I don't understand what you said. Who are you talking about?" Looking at Sister Feng, he said, "Today you make fun of me. I always don't care about you because you are always talkative. This time And if you say such a rogue and a philistine, you don't know where you offend the second grandma?"

Sister Feng sneered and said: "Good sister-in-law, my mother only thinks that Baoyu is still young in the palace, but don't you know that Baoyu already has people in the house! It's all about my own sisters, and now the girls of relatives, Miss Bao and Girl Yun There is always a second grandma Bao, besides, Miss Bao has his mother, so it is forgivable to live in. Sister Dulin is an innocent person, and it is just good not to get involved here, so what if we help How about it? You still say those kind words to make things easier, you are really a crystal heart and charity person!"

This made Li Wan change color in horror, and said angrily: "What do I know, how can I, a widow with a clumsy tongue, know what's going on in my uncle's house! Besides, the order from the empress is the way the old lady likes. What am I doing!"

Sister Feng took a deep look at her, without arguing, she shook her head and smiled as she walked forward, "Poor Sister Lin usually gives Lan'er good paper, pens, books and things, and the Lin family has always treated you girls with high regard. Filled the white-eyed wolf!"

Li Wan's face turned pale with anger. Sister Feng had gone far away, and she told Feng'er from a distance: "Just now I heard that the girls want to set up a poetry club. When this poetry club starts, it has to take turns to be the host. The young sisters in their hands How much money do you have? Tell your elder sister Ping’er later, tell her to send 100 taels to the second girl, tell them to spend it, and remember to send it when it’s over.”

One day later, Jia Baoyu chose Yihong Courtyard, Xue Baochai took Hengwu Court, Shi Xiangyun booked Xiaoxiang Pavilion...they were all ready, but because Daiyu was ill and depressed, we had to allow her to choose again when she was better.

Jia Zhengcai sent someone back to Jiamu and said, "June [-]th is a good day, so brothers and sisters can move in."

Just as Jia Mu was about to speak, she suddenly heard Lai everyone's panting report: "My in-laws, Mr. Wang, are rushing to Beijing, and they are gone on the road!"

Surprised, Jia's mother hurriedly asked: "The old man Wang?"

Lai everyone said: "Second Master Bao's uncle, Master Wang Ziteng."

Mother Jia's eyes darkened.