Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

"What I'm worried about is your brother's temper. I don't care who he likes to play with. It's just that the old lady dotes on him too much. I'm afraid that he will grow up to be a son who doesn't know the sufferings of the world. I don't ask him to be glorious. I hope he can stand on his own and live without relying on others." Zili thought of Baoyu and sighed.

Yuan Chun was busy comforting his mother: "Mother, don't worry, I think my brother is very smart. I think smart children are often mischievous when they are young, and even a little deviant, because other children can learn things that take a lot of work. That's why I have time and energy to be naughty. Wait until I grow up, and it will be fine."

"Are you praising yourself? When you were a child, naughty boys could not compare to you. You could climb walls and trees. Now you are better and entered the palace. Let's see if you still dare to mess around all day long. Go back to your old age. Madam, you just tell the truth when you ask, don’t think about that matter, just keep it in your heart. You have spent so many days in the palace, you should understand why I have been teaching you to learn to control your emotions, not to be moody It’s about sex. If you show your face whatever you think, people will watch it. It’s not a good thing for a person to be exposed to his temper. At that time, people with lower status around you will flatter you according to your preferences. Flattery, those who are above you will also manipulate your temper and call you their pawn. I think the girl from the Zhen family must have asked about your affairs in the palace. What do you think she is thinking?" Zili Speaking of life experience with Yuan Chun, I hope my daughter can avoid detours.

"I think that although the eldest girl of the Zhen family is a little dissatisfied with being treated as a pawn, it can be seen that she also wants to take this opportunity to leave the Zhen family. That’s right, everyone is knowledgeable about books and manners, and treats people with kindness and sincerity. It’s Baoyu from their family who is smart, but too delicate. Sometimes it’s even more troublesome than Baoyu from our family.” Yuan Chun said When the girls from the Zhen family woke up, Zili listened quietly, but she suddenly interrupted her daughter: "I know you like His Highness the Crown Prince in your heart, if you become the princess concubine, and the girl from the Zhen family becomes a side concubine, then you will still be a concubine." Can you treat her so calmly? Or maybe she has become a concubine, and you can only be subordinated to others, what will you do at that time?"

Yuan Chun didn't expect Zili to ask her so bluntly, her face blushed, and she slowly lowered her head and stopped talking.Zili stared nervously at Yuan Chun, she was expecting Yuan Chun's answer, it was true that her daughter liked the prince, what she wanted most urgently was to know how much Yuan Chun liked the prince.If you love desperately, it will make Yuanchun very painful.Even if they become princesses, it is difficult to avoid the woman who will intervene between them in the future.The deeper the love, the more painful Yuanchun will be. Seeing his daughter being tortured by foreseeable pain for decades, Zili might as well break this relationship now.

It took a long time for Yuanchun to raise her head. She looked out of the window silently, her face lost her usual carefree expression and became gloomy: "I've thought about this a long time ago. His identity cannot be changed, and I can only accept it." Yes. I have also thought about the days when the white heads never leave each other, and the cases are equal, but they are all stories on the stage. If the status of the prince is true, he only stays with me, but it will be even more troublesome. Your Highness said that as long as Seeing me as a wife, I still have nothing to be satisfied with. No matter what happens in the future, I will manage my life well." Yuan Chun said that his face returned to his usual bright and lively look, and smiled at Zili: " Mom, really, how can a mother say such a thing to a girl!"

Zili held the child in his arms distressedly: "Who told you that you were born at the wrong time, remember to be kind to yourself no matter what time or situation you are in. You have to love yourself before you can love others. If you don't want to feel wronged Myself, I will find a way to tell you not to run for election."

"I have no grievances. Entering the palace is better than marrying casually outside. I figured it out. Even if I don't enter the palace, I will be the same as my mother. But mom, do you live your life as you like? Compared with the queen, it is better than ordinary people's daughter-in-law. It's more comfortable, it's just that she doesn't have to stand in front of the Queen Mother all day long, and the Queen Mother won't just vent her anger on her. I'm happy with the situation, since God arranged it like this, I have nothing to complain about." Yuan Chun With an open-minded smile, he put his arms around Zili's neck and acted like a baby.

"Don't worry, since you have decided on this path, mother will be your most solid backing." Zili put her arms around Yuanchun, feeling a little proud in her heart, is this her daughter?

After returning home, Jia's mother asked Yuan Chun some words of resignation and told her to go back. There were only two mother-in-law and daughter-in-law left in the house. Jia's mother said slowly: "Based on you, the Zhen family is submissive?"

"It's not about being soft, and the Zhen family is not a fool. They know the truth of the snipe and the clam fighting for the fisherman's benefit. They just want to join forces with us, and let their girl enter the palace safely. After all, Yuan girl is After serving the queen mother for so many years, the Zhen family is not the queen mother's serious natal family. When it comes to critical times, the queen mother may not particularly favor their family. Isn't that the case in officialdom? You have a lifelong buddy." Zili looked at Jia Mu's face.

"There is little charcoal in the snow, and the icing on the cake is easy. Isn't everyone calculating for fame and fortune? Let's just be careful in the future. How do you see the girl from the Zhen family? How does Yuan girl compare to her?" Mother Jia asked worriedly.

"To be honest, the girl in their family is not bad. That big girl is not bad. She is pretty and has a gentle temper. She is a girl from the big family. It's just that it depends on the chance and chance. Don't worry, old lady, auspicious people have their own way." Tianxiang, I think the ears of the queen mother and the emperor must have been filled with a lot of good words from other girls. This is the choice of a concubine by the prince, and it is related to whether the future queen can be the mother of the world and rule the six palaces. There are too many things to look at Now, our family should stay the same, it’s not good if you don’t jump up and down too much.” Zili hinted to Mother Jia not to do useless work, but it would be a disservice.

"Indeed, the emperor and the queen mother must be more thoughtful than we are. It is our family's blessing and the blessing of our ancestors if Yuan girl can be selected. Even if she can't be selected, it's nothing. With Yuan girl's talented family background, why worry about not having a good son-in-law I don't care about it, and leave everything to you parents to plan for your daughter." Jia Mu said that she would not add trouble.

There was also good news from Jia Zheng. Lin Ruhai heard the gossip and quickly explained to Jia Zheng. Jia Zheng said that I believe in your character, but you should also express it in order to eliminate the bad influence.Lin Ruhai said happily: "I have already written to ask my wife to bring Daiyu to the capital."