[Red Mansions] The big maid struggles daily

Mrs. Wang is the birth mother of the imperial concubine, and Rongguo Mansion will definitely have to ask the imperial physician for diagnosis and treatment of her illness.

This time, the Imperial Physician who came to the imperial hospital was not the imperial physician who is used to treating princes and noble families. The legendary doctor Bao.The grade is only a doctor, followed by two small officials from the imperial hospital.

On that day, Imperial Physician Wang was strict and diligent. When going to and from Rongguo Mansion, he never walked in the middle of the corridor of Rongguo Mansion Middle Road, but only walked on the side steps. Jia Lian personally invited him many times.In the past, I didn't notice anything, but this time Imperial Physician Bao swaggered in the middle of the corridor, even the two small officials did the same, but he almost asked the Duke's mansion to open the middle door to welcome them in, and asked Jia Lian to look at his heart. Especially depressed.

In the three small main rooms on the east side of Rongxi Hall, the curtains had already been drawn down and there were many screens. Doctor Bao examined the pulse through the tent, and said it was a symptom of fear, palpitations and worry, and it was not a big deal.Then a prescription was prescribed, please decoct the medicine according to the prescription, take it twice a day on time, and you will be fine in a few days if you have enough energy.In the final analysis, it is a way to soothe the mind and nourish the mind. Mrs. Gein was startled to think all night, and she was too tired.

Mrs. Wang knew that she had a heart disease, and she was half relieved when she saw that what the imperial doctor said was very accurate, and said it was all right.Jia Lian was about to send Imperial Physician Bao out when Mrs. Wang said, "Lien'er, let me go out to enjoy tea. At noon, you and your wife come in once."

Jia Lian agreed, and led Imperial Physician Bao out again. Because he had never seen this imperial physician before, he gave him a thick seal.For example, Imperial Physician Wang gave gifts as usual at four o'clock and eight festivals of the year, and there was no need to give money, but he had never had any friendship with Imperial Physician Bao, so he had to seal a fifty-silver note as a thank you medical silver.

Imperial physician Bao pinched the reward seal and was quite satisfied. At this time, he only thought that the wife's illness in the mansion was due to knowing about the concubine Jia in the palace, and thought: After all, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse. The news in the palace Know now.His family has some contacts, and it won't be broken for a while, so it doesn't matter if you make friends.

Because he said to Jia Lian: "The concubine Jia is fine. She only needs to take a bath with medicinal soup, and then take half a month of medicine to remove dampness and wind, stop dryness and kill insects. Brother, please tell her so that the wife of your mansion can be at ease. If the mind is set, the disease will be healed." It was spread throughout the palace, not only the palace ladies of Qiluan Palace, but also concubines Jia, and there were many in the imperial hospital, all because of the big lady named Baoqin. Maids in court often receive double doses of medicine.If you do it like this, there is no money here, and it will be impossible for the imperial doctor to pretend to be ignorant.Naturally, Imperial Physician Bao didn't know that this was a deliberate move by Baoqin to break away from his master because of resentment.

Jia Lian was terrified immediately, his thoughts changed quickly, and he hurriedly stuffed another purse into Doctor Bao's hands. He pretended to be depressed and sad with the shock on his face, and clasped his fists again and again, saying, "I don't know what's going on with your mother. Our family is really worried about it." On the one hand, he carefully watched Doctor Bao's expression and words.

Imperial Physician Bao squeezed the purse, it was so light, it must be a bank note, then he stroked the goatee, and said earnestly: "Concubine Jia's illness is not very easy to speak, but it is a minor illness. It's just that the bad words hurt people, June Han, I heard that there are many ladies and famous women in your house, so it's better to make plans early." Fortunately, there are no such diseases in the palace, and what Concubine Jia contracted is just a disease often suffered by those who are bullied by others.These palace people will have some unspeakable diseases if they don't have clean clothes to change.The imperial hospital knew Dili, and respected the Qiluan Hall, but Concubine Jia, as a concubine in the harem, had this kind of disease, the Holy Majesty might think it was dirty, and it was hard to get favor.Imperial Physician Bao said this because he heard that the Rongguo Mansion was known as the "Three Gorgeous Beauty", and secretly advised the Rongguo Mansion to send a maid as servant.

Doctor Bao felt that he had done his best and was worthy of the consultation fee, so Shi Shiran left.Sitting in the sedan chair, Doctor Bao hurriedly opened the purse to look, only to see that the first one was stuffed with 50 taels of silver bills, but the back was 100 taels of silver bills.

Jia Lian didn't care about anyone else, so he hurried back to his room to discuss with Wang Xifeng.Only Jia Lian and his wife took care of Wang Ziteng's funeral. Because the imperial court ordered his family to help the coffin back home, Wang Ziteng was inconvenient to stop the coffin, so the funeral was arranged very quickly.Wang Rencai arrived in the capital, but before he could appreciate the scenery of the capital, he helped the prince to lift the coffin and went back to Jinling non-stop.

Zhan Dong and Uncle Cheng only thought that Mrs. Wang planned to ration Zhuxiu to Wang Ren, and after Wang Ren left, they both felt a little relieved.It's just that the imperial court's decree concerning Wang Ziteng's funeral ceremony, whether the old eunuch Cheng intervened or not, even Uncle Cheng can't figure it out. All he knows is that Wang Ziteng only stayed for three days before returning to the south for burial.Wang Ziteng is a military officer, but the posthumous title given by the cabinet is "Wenqin". The woman in the inner house is not well-versed, and Jia Lian, who has been worried for a long time, was surprised and suspicious for a long time.

Hearing the ambiguous words of Doctor Bao at this moment, it was even more unbearable, so he talked with Wang Xifeng.Sister Wang Feng has been "unwell" for many days, and always invites a doctor to come. Besides, she has menstruation every month, and the pain is unbearable. Sister Wang Feng takes this as a good way to recuperate, and has some insight into women's diseases.As soon as he heard Jia Lian's words, his face changed color, and he had already guessed seven or eight points.

Can't help but hate: "It's good to look at it in the past, but it's okay to become a concubine. This kind of disease can't be hidden, just wash it frequently, and it will be known to everyone! If it spreads, we will What face do you have for the girl and grandma of the whole family!"

Jia Lian said: "That's right! That's what Imperial Doctor Bao meant. If such words really come out, it will be difficult for the younger sisters to get married."

Sister Feng also said: "You and I are well aware of the current situation. We behave well and just want to be safe. But these girls in the family are all good. It's strange to pay for nothing, isn't it? What a pity? I can't bear to delay their lives, I must find a way to save them, and I thought in my heart that if the younger sisters marry well, remember our kindness, maybe there will be a help in the future, not for us , I should also think about my eldest sister. Besides, how do you know that I, Heping, can't have a brother from two people's stomachs? Sure enough, I have a brother, and I need more help!"

Jia Lian said: "The second younger sister is older, and she has passed the age. If you go out in your daily life, if you have heard of a good one, you should find a way to find out. Here, I will talk about it myself."

Sister Feng thought to herself, after all, it is her own sister, although she usually looks strange, but something has happened, the first time this second master thought of the second girl who was the least outstanding among the sisters.Thinking again, although Yingchun is dull, she knows kindness, her heart is like a mirror, she is more peaceful than others, and she has no desire to cling to a high school, her marriage is indeed easier.

After thinking about it, he hurriedly said: "That's right. The daughter of the Zhu family has already made an appointment when she reached Ji, and the second sister is a little late. But in my opinion, the second sister's temperament is better to find an affordable and quiet house. It doesn’t have to be tall, and you don’t have to be afraid if the rules are stricter. If it’s the mansion of the honorable duke that we often walk around, firstly, the second sister can’t handle it, and secondly, those children are all in the fireworks industry. Wife, I'm afraid there will be very limited assistance in the future. In this way, there will be no suitable people for me to visit."

Jia Lian thought about it, and said, "Forget it, I valued one. Although that man sleeps in flowers and sleeps in willows, he has a good temper. Besides, his family was originally from a family, and he also had a family background. Although his parents died early, he was in decline. But his aunts are all the wives of everyone in the Central Plains, and they will help each other, and they will not worry about their future. He has a high temperament, and he needs to find a stunning wife, and any of our younger sisters can be a good match for his family."

Xifeng hurriedly asked: "Whose family's children?"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "My name is Liu Xianglian. He has a handsome appearance, high martial arts skills, and literary talents. It's a pity that we have to wait. He loves to travel, and he is not in the capital now."

Xifeng thought about it for a while, then shook his head and said: "Mr. Liu is brave and unruly, and the second sister is cowardly, which is not a good match. Besides, the current situation will change in a long time. I can't wait. Du Zhongcaijun must be aware of her daughter's acquaintance, besides, this old man is very generous, what she values ​​must be beneficial. Now this uncle is very important, I heard that he is the commander of the army and horse division. I don’t want to be comparable, I just want to be beneficial to others.”

Such words are pleasant to the ear, and even Jia Lian is sour. The only young lady in the mansion of the Duke's mansion is actually inferior to other people in terms of marriage.It's just that there are no eggs under the overturned nest, so we must obey Sister Feng's words.

Sister Feng said again: "As for Mr. Liu, he is also a good candidate. I am afraid that he is not in the capital. The second master asked, but he should write a letter seriously. The second sister will have a family life, and the three girls are also difficult. , besides, our scout girl speaks frankly and acts generously, so maybe she might be compatible with this Mr. Liu."

Jia Lian was silent.He knew how many younger sisters were kept in the family, and he must be afraid that the empress in the palace would not be able to give birth, so he asked the younger sisters to go in to have children and concubines.Now that the third sister has grown up, there is room for planning for the second sister's marriage, but it is too difficult to allow the second and third sisters to go out at once, and the old lady will definitely not allow it.

Sister Feng said anxiously: "It's because of the one in the palace that we are in this situation! Besides, when the Zhen family is good, the Dong family follows them up and down, never avoiding people. How the sage hates the Zhen family, and all the offshoots have confiscated the house. , what do you expect? If you send in another one, you don’t have to pay for nothing, and it’s fine if the saint doesn’t like it. way."

Jia Lian glanced at Sister Feng and thought, she has really changed, and her heart is getting weaker and weaker.In fact, Sister Feng really planned this way. Since she realized it, she has been half-hearted day and night, thinking day and night: The husband and wife cannot save themselves, and they have to rely on their in-laws for a way out.But his uncle Wang Ziteng passed away, other than the Lin family, the situation of the rest of the relatives is no better than that of the Rongguo Mansion. If you only rely on the Lin family, even sister Wang Feng can't rest assured.Today I was awakened by Jia Lian's words. The marriage of the girls is a good way.

"That's all. It's important to think about the second sister first. As for the third sister, she's younger. I'll write to Liu Erlang first. Let's take time to figure out the rest."

Before Jia Lian could say a word, Ping'er in the courtyard asked loudly, "What's the matter?"

The little Yao'er outside the gate said: "Madam, invite Second Master and Second Mistress to come over."

Sister Feng frowned impatiently: "I won't go, my wife is already sick, and I'm not in good health, I'm afraid I'll offend my wife. The second master will tell my wife for me." Then she whispered: "Today Sixteenth, two days later it will be eighteenth, an auspicious day, Zhu's in-laws have chosen that day to ask for their name, I am afraid that Nanny Zhu will go home again tomorrow, and while she is here, I will go to Luo Cuiwu to ask for a kiss , if there are really good ones, choose them and ask Second Master to inquire carefully."

As Jia Lian adjusted her clothes, she said helplessly, "You only remember that people walk for six ceremonies. The eighteenth day is also the day when Baoyu and her sisters moved into the garden. Have you forgotten?"

Sister Feng curled her lips: "Remember what that is for! How old is Baoyu, and he lives in the same garden with his sisters. You know, our garden is huge, and the halls are far away from each other. It's not bad to live with other brothers and sisters. No. You know, it's hard for me to say that, he just cares about being happy, it doesn't matter to him, he's bringing the girl's reputation for nothing!" Then he pushed Jia Lian: "Go quickly, if there's anything wrong, you should run away! Thinking about moving on the [-]th, my heart is even more anxious, I must hurry up and do something important!"

Jia Lian dressed herself and went to Rongxi Hall. Sister Feng sat and lay down for a while, but she didn't care to make Mrs. Wang angry.

In Rongxi Hall, Mrs. Wang saw that the servants were holding Jia Zheng's greeting card and did not guarantee the release of Zhou Rui's family, so she called Jia Lian and said: "Zhou Rui and others, even if there is a mistake, it is a small mistake. Besides, we There is no reason for the servants of the family to be called to the yamen for trial. It will hurt the face of the family. I thought, if your second uncle is not in charge of the family, the old man is the master, and his posts are better. Master’s greeting card, let’s go to the yamen in person. At least bring him back, if there is a mistake, we can fine him and pay it back, there is no need to bother the officials of the yamen.”

Jia Lian stepped on the floor tiles of the Rongxi Hall in the main courtyard of the Duke's Mansion. He heard Mrs. Wang say that even the second master is not the head of the family, he just felt ironic.On the surface, Weiwei agreed, and when he left, he ordered someone to lead the horse, and at the same time called his confidant Xing'er to tell him: "...Tell your grandma, I will hide outside for a few days before I talk about it. If there is any news, you go out and let me know." .”

Xing'er responded repeatedly, and Jia Lian hit the horse and left.

When it was time to light the lanterns, Sister Feng came back from Luocuiwu with a happy face, and Xing'er hurriedly came up to report.

Sister Feng spat, knowing that Jia Lian must have gone to hide with a fancier outside. Although she had eaten a urn of vinegar, it was not easy to let it out.Besides, she also knew that it was right for Lian Er to hide out, so she just handed the two stickers to Xing Er and said, "Show it to your second master, and tell him to take care of it, so don't delay."

Xing'er quickly hid in her arms and went out immediately.

The next day, Mrs. Wang called Jia Lian again. Everyone in Sister Feng's room shook their heads and didn't know. The angry Mrs. Wang couldn't help it either.

It was the [-]th day, Lin Ruhai came to Beijing in a low-key manner.

Without stopping, he just went straight to the imperial city. Now, looking at the dusty old officials, there is a box of Jiangnan customs and customs, secrets of rich and aborigines, and advice from the government, and his heart is moved.He was ordered to return to the mansion to recuperate, waiting for the imperial order.

Lin Ruhai secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that he has no intention of treating himself as a pawn.The criminal evidence of the Zhen family and several major salt merchants is a matter of its own responsibility. Lin Ruhai has already made it clear that this memorial is Lin Ruhai's confidence. Can be a little smooth.I am really happy today, and I am not in vain for the long-cherished and sleepy labor of the past few years.

Back at the Lin Mansion, she was already in a good mood, Lin Daiyu knew that her father was going to Beijing, so she wished she could arrange it herself.Lin Ruhai was very useful.

The confidant followed Yang Lin and said, "My lord...so you left the south side?"

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "Sure enough, there is still a little bit of experience. You think about it again, and you will come back to me when you figure it out."But let Lin Ruhai say that if he really gets promoted, it will be a great seal to urge his life. Not to mention that he straightened out the imperial court's money bag, he also holds all the important military and political affairs of the money bag in his hands. Which emperor is not taboo, and the cabinet is not embarrassing ?If he is really asked to accept the governor today, it may be that he is asked to make a knife and die in office.Lin Ruhai had made a decision early on, and if it was true, he would rather die on the road than die in the governor's office with a stigmatized name. Not to mention the century-old reputation of the Lin family, I am afraid that Daiyu would not be able to keep it either.

Thinking of her daughter, Lin Ruhai smiled, and said calmly: "Prepare a gift, I will visit Rong Mansion tomorrow. There is also the girl's yard, let them take a closer look, if there is anything missing, it must be done today."