Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

Zili was surprised that Licorice went to apologize that day and came back with a smile on her face, saying that Daiyu didn't ask her to talk until she had heard what she had to say, and instead asked the girl to pour tea for her and gossip with her.Waiting for Licorice to leave, Daiyu personally delivered it to the door. The next day Daiyu came to greet Zili with embarrassment on her face. She waited until there was no one around, lowered her head and twisted her belt. It took a long time before she raised her head to speak. Zili knew what Daiyu was going to say, and hurriedly waved her hand to tell her not to say anything.We are all smart people, so why put everything on the table and make it clear.

Daiyu felt that she had been slighted, so she naturally vented her anger on the girl, but when she beat the dog to see the owner, she lost her temper at the licorice, so she should think about whose girl the licorice is.Naturally Zili is not a narrow-minded person who protects her weaknesses, she will not protect her girl when she is wrong, but there is no need to let go of the airs of the elders and apologize to the younger generation, Zili asked Licorice to go and apologize to Daiyu, and even gave Daiyu a pair Precious bead flowers are also enough.Naturally, Daiyu is a measured person, and when she saw Licorice coming to pay for something from Zili, she immediately understood, and couldn't help secretly regretting that she was too reckless and impulsive.Therefore, there is no grudge between Daiyu and Zili.

It's just that someone came out to complain about his granddaughter. Zili pretended to be confused and smiled and said, "Girl Lin is smart, I love her more. Does the old lady tell me what to order?" Is the heart of glass all right?Now that Daiyu has suddenly become the old lady's darling, Baoyu will not talk about it, what do Yingchun and the others think? The cousin was not particularly enthusiastic.There is also the credit of Jia's mother in this. Don't worry about unevenness.Originally Sanchun was in front of Jiamu, but suddenly a cousin came, and the three of them became a burden that neither father nor mother loved, and Jiamu sent the three of them to Zili with a simple sentence. live.Miss Jia's family is not as good as a foreigner.But Yingchun is a weak character, she never fights for anything, strictly speaking, Xichun is not from this side, she is too young, she can't think so much, even Tanchun didn't show it, but she always kept her distance from Daiyu, yes Daiyu is far from being close to Baochai.

Jia Mu listened to Zili pretending to be stupid, so it was difficult to talk, but she felt that Zili was demonstrating against her, so she still said with a straight face: "You are an elder, so don't worry about it with children. I know that being a daughter-in-law has grievances in my heart. When I was a new daughter-in-law, I also had to wait on the third-tier in-laws and take care of my sister-in-law and uncle. That’s all the duty of being a daughter-in-law. Now you have survived, why bother You have to argue with a child."

Zili stood up with a look of sincerity and fear: "I dare not admit what the old lady said. Speaking of which, the second girl and the others are all living next to me. In fact, it means that the third girl is my daughter, but I am facing the three of them. It’s the same. Even if it’s Baoyu, I think he’s the same as Zhu’er Lian’er. I’m impatient, and I’ll say what’s on my mind. If there’s something wrong with the children, I’ll say it. If the old lady thinks I shouldn’t care , I will be happy and free." The implication is that I will just take care of my children, saving effort and thankless.

Jia's mother didn't expect Zili to say that, and she immediately became depressed, but because she didn't want to tear herself apart with her daughter-in-law because of a trivial matter, she laughed a few times without embarrassment: "Well, she is really a virtuous wife. I don't need you for things here. worry about it."

Seeing that Mother Jia was angry, Zili said goodbye and left.Not long after returning from Jiamu's side, Baochai came in with a smile on his face: "Greetings to Auntie." Seeing Baochai coming, Zili asked her to sit down and talk with a smile, and asked casually, "Your illness is cured." , Why do you want to see me today? Why don't you go play with your sisters, I know that every family of you girls likes to joke together. "

"I wanted to see my aunt when I got well. I'm already well. In fact, I came here a long time ago. I heard that my aunt went to the old lady's side, so I went to the third sister to sit and talk for a while. Listen. I came here when my aunt came back. Is there something wrong with my aunt's face?" Baochai took the tea cup handed by the girl and put it in front of Zili: "When my mother was at home, she always told me that I used to be at my grandfather's house. When I was a girl, she got more care from my aunt, and I am also grateful for my aunt's care for my family these years. Although I am a soft-spoken person and cannot help my aunt, I can talk to me about any troubles. It’s better to say it if you don’t feel good about it.”

She is really a considerate and caring sister who likes to listen to other people's troubles. Zili also feels at ease when she listens to Baochai's sweet and caring words.People are emotional animals, they like to be coaxed by others, and no one wants to face someone who is not very considerate and caring all day long.Zili's face softened, and he said casually: "It's nothing, I'm just worried about Baoyu's study. By the way, I have something to tell your mother, you should also hire a nun to teach the rules in the palace, you see how?"

When Baochai saw Zili saying that she was about to be selected, her face blushed slightly, and then she said in a low voice, "I don't know this, I rely on my aunt and mother to decide." Even so, Baochai's fingers twisted subconsciously. Handkerchief, twist a good silk into a twist.Sister Bao's ambition to become a successful person is greater than anyone else, but why does Baochai bother?The emperor is getting older, where is the prince?Zili would not put Baochai next to his daughter, and the fight for favor is a matter of life and death.

"I was thinking of asking your elder sister's former nun to teach you how to behave, but she is already old, and she asked someone to tell me that she wants to live a few years of leisurely life in peace. I can't force others to do things that are difficult, so I have to choose another one. Well, actually, you don’t have to worry, the nuns who come out of the palace are all very well-behaved, as long as you carefully choose your personality and kindness. You should also prepare yourself first. Don't worry too much about it, there is nothing good in choosing, you have never been to the palace, that place is naturally full of flowers, the most prosperous place in the world. But what's the fun of being locked up there." Zili I feel that with Baochai's qualifications, I can find a good family to marry, and with her IQ and EQ, I will be able to live happily, so why bother to go through that muddy water.

After listening to Zili's words, Baochai lowered her head and remained silent for a while before saying: "I know that my aunt really loves me so I say that, and I don't have any intention of being competitive, but the royal rules are like this and I have to obey." What he said was duplicity, Zili knew that Baochai still couldn't let go of Qingyunmeng, so he didn't persuade her.

Just as she was talking, the girl outside came to report: "Grandma from Dongfu brought Grandma Xiaorong here." You Shi came in with Qin Keqing smiling.After exchanging pleasantries, everyone sat down, Zili smiled and asked, "What a good thing, it's rare for you to come here today."

"The peach blossoms in my garden are blooming. Although my dilapidated garden is not as good as that of my second aunt, those flowers are the first to bloom, so I specially invite my wife and old lady to come and have a look at the new ones. Blooming flowers. I don't know if my wife can give me a face." Youshi came to invite Zili to enjoy the flowers.

In fact, facing the Ning Mansion, Zili doesn't like to mingle with them very much, and was thinking about finding an excuse to push her away, Qin said with a smile: "I heard that Uncle Bao's studies have become better recently, Madam, just feel at ease." Wait for the good news of Uncle Bao’s nomination on the gold list. I was at the old lady’s side just now, and the old lady has already said that I will go there. My mother and I specially came to invite my wife. The whole family is looking at the flowers in such a warm weather, drinking and listening Playing is also good. The wife strictly controls Uncle Bao, yes, it’s just a child’s family, and they are all playful, so let’s relax when there is a chance.” Qin smiled at Zili, with a charming taste.Zili only felt a sense of familiarity, but was surprised in his heart, why does this Qin Keqing look like an acquaintance?

Ever since Qin Keqing married into the Ning Mansion, Zili has kept her at a respectful distance. She is a vulgar person who has never been able to understand any "love" that transcends moral boundaries, no matter whether Qin Keqing is innocent or she really likes her. Neither her father-in-law nor Zili have a good impression of her.Therefore, Zili has never had any contact with her since Qin Shi came in.

Qin's words in front of her today made Zili couldn't help but look at her more, but he didn't expect that she looked like an old friend.Zili couldn't help but have doubts in her heart, she suppressed the doubts in her heart and chatted with Qin Shi, and secretly asked her about her age and family background.The more I asked Zili, the more worried I became.There must be something wrong with this Qin family!

Waiting for Youshi and Qin Keqing to leave Baochai and also said goodbye, Zili stood in front of the window and looked into the distance for a while, lost in thought until Jia Zheng came back.Jia Zheng tiptoed behind Zili and slapped her on the shoulder: "What are you thinking? Baoyu has become much better these days, but your method will work. I thought it would be better to give Baoyu some riding and archery lessons. That book was read so casually, I was worried that it would be good for him to be admitted to Juren. Our family is also from martial arts background, why not ask Baoyu to learn martial arts, and ask his uncle to find a position in the army." Jia Zheng is really concerned about Baoyu's future. Fucked.

Zili was slapped by Jia Zheng before she came to her senses: "I'm not worried about Baoyu's future, I'm worried about the lives of our whole family. Have you met Ronger's daughter-in-law, what do you think of her!"

What kind of words are these? How can I, a grown man, stare at my nephew and granddaughter-in-law?I heard that she is good, although her family background is not very good, but she is born with a good manners, and she has been praised by everyone within a few days after she got married. Now I heard that Zhen's daughter-in-law does not take care of housework very much, and most of it is left to her daughter-in-law.I think it should be pretty good!Jia Zheng changed into homely clothes, looked at his wife strangely, and asked the girls around him, "Who is here today?"

"It was Grandma over there who brought Grandma Xiaorong to surprise the wife to see flowers." Qiufen was also puzzled by Zili's sudden silence.

Zili dismissed his servants, and then told Jia Zheng about his doubts: "I took a closer look at Rong's daughter-in-law today, and the more I looked, the more she looked like that person. I asked her about her age and family background, and she turned out to be picked up." I'm really confused. Although her father is only a small official, Ying Shanlang is just for you. It's quite oily. Since she has no children, the first thing she thinks about is taking concubines, adopting, how old is she? Just hugging a child from outside? And Qin Bangye has a biological son. I don’t believe how he was young and had no son. How come he has a biological son when he is old. Her age can also be matched, which is the most amazing What's shocking is her words and demeanor, she doesn't look like she's shy when she comes out from a small family? You think the Qin family is just an ordinary family, how can they raise such a child. You haven't noticed anything since you've been in the Ministry of Industry for many years? "

"Are you worried that Rong's daughter-in-law is the daughter of King Wei and Concubine Qin? When you say it, I think it's a bit suspicious when I think about it. When King Wei was defeated, Prince Wei's mansion was like a comb for countless times, but Qin was never found. And she is still pregnant. Where did that child go? Qin Bangye is a weird person, unknown in the Ministry, just like the shadow. But no one has said anything bad about him! I haven’t heard anything How many friendships or holidays does he have with anyone. I'll ask someone to investigate quietly. If Rong'er's daughter-in-law is really——Zhen'er is too courageous!" Jia Zheng had a bad feeling in his heart. Rong's daughter-in-law is really as they guessed, Jia Zhen must know.

In the matter of King Wei, what role did Jia Jing and Jia Zhen of the Ningfu, father and son, play?