Daiyu's wife in the Red Chamber

When Sister Feng arrived at Wei's house, Wei Ruolan and Daiyu had already counted the shared Weimu ladders into storage, and were resting in the glass pavilion in the back garden. Daiyu, wrapped in a silver fox cloak, opened the window to admire the plum blossoms. Lan wore the same cloak and graded files at the table.Less than a month after he entered Beijing, he completed the handover with Litang. At this time, Litang had been promoted to the control of nine provinces, and he went out of Beijing to patrol the border, just like Prince Teng back then.

It was less than a hundred days after Wei's mother's death, although Wei Ruolan didn't have to dismiss Ding You, but he had to wait a hundred days before he could go to the army, so many important matters in the army would be delivered by his subordinates himself, or answered in the study.

The snow outside has melted away, the plum blossoms are still good, their color is like rouge, their fragrance is like that of Lanhui, and the green bamboo and pine next to them are just like the three friends of Suihan. Daiyu stared at it for a while, then turned to study for Wei Ruolan. Ink, holding the ink in the right hand, and holding the sleeve of the right hand with the left hand, just grinded a little bit of ink, when someone announced that Sister Feng was coming, she put down half of the ink, and said: "The rest of the ink will be polished when I come back."

Wei Ruolan focused on the file, nodded when she heard the words, and said: "Go ahead, the road is slippery, ask the mother-in-law to lift the sedan chair and sit on it." After speaking, she gave a loud order, and everything will be ready soon.

Daiyu came down from the door of the Nuan hall in a sedan chair, and walked in on the steps holding Zihao's hand. She saw Sister Feng sitting and drinking tea.

Sister Feng saw that Wei's house was completely deserted in the busy twelfth lunar month, and she felt sad in her heart. After drinking a cup of hot tea, she saw Daiyu get up and then got off her feet, saying: "I will My sister brought good things."

Daiyu invited her to take a seat and asked, "What good thing?"

After hearing what Sister Feng said, Daiyu was a little at a loss holding the list, and said for a long time: "I'm a girl who left the cabinet, how can He De get such things from my grandmother? My second sister doesn't even have one."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "The old lady understands in her heart, why doesn't she know that the house is getting worse day by day? Whether you give it to the second aunt or grandma, it's just because I think you have these things and I feel grateful for the benefits of the old lady. It’s better to take care of some in the mansion. It’s what you deserve, so you keep it and distribute it to others, so I don’t know if they can keep it.”

Daiyu shook her head, put down the list, and said, "Even if I don't have these things, I won't stand by when it's time to take care of them. Fortunately, my uncle has paid off his debts, and he has only been entertaining his grandchildren at home these years. nothing."

Hearing what she said, Sister Feng smiled and said: "Then I will accept my sister's auspicious words." She and Jia Lian discussed for a few days about the crime of Uncle Wei's bad deeds. Also, even if my family was involved in an accident by the Ningguo Mansion and the Second Household, it is several times better than Uncle Wei. At least their family does not need to be fined, at most they will lose their titles.

Then talking about the scene where Jia Mu divided herself this time, Sister Feng said: "Master said that it was a surprise that we got 7 to [-] taels for one house. Although Baoyu got a little more, the second master didn't have any at all, master." I feel relieved."

Baoyu is good-looking, good-natured, and has none of the faults of Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang. Jia She likes him everywhere, and he is Sister Feng's first cousin. Sister Qiao and Brother Xuan often look for him when they are free. He was stubborn and very close, and no one in the big house was jealous of what Jia Mu gave him, but it was hard to say about Li Wan, Jia Lan's mother and son, Aunt Zhao, and Jia Huan.

Li Wan and Jia Lan's mother and son were better off, and they got a full 4 taels, which was completely unexpected. Over the years, Li Wan's housekeepers have been filial, and they have made a lot of money themselves. Only Aunt Zhao and Jia Huan Angrily, he blindly blamed Jia's mother for being biased.

Daiyu has nothing to say. Since ancient times, there have been many cases where brothers fought against each other for property.

Sister Feng laughed again and said: "Except for Baoyu's Zhuangtian shop and Huan'er Cong'er's 5000 taels of silver, other people's things are not easy to change. When you don't lack money, just keep it as a thought. I heard Yuanyang say The old lady is not as fair as she says when she distributes things. Those for Baoyu and her sister are all picked first. The calligraphy and paintings are authentic works of famous ancient masters. Antiques are also rare in the world. If you have this one, you can buy it if you have money. If you don't come, you can see how many good things the old lady has. Brother Xuan and his cousin are next, followed by Si Yatou and Qiaoer. Fortunately, my sister got a few pieces of jewellery, and my uncle and nephew Baoyu didn't have three, so When it was the fourth girl's turn, the aunts and nephews were both fine, and in the end the only ones left were my sister-in-law and my sister-in-law, only the head and face clothes and satin."

Speaking of this, Sister Feng said triumphantly: "Even if it's the head and face clothes and silk satin, there are distinctions between high and low. My ancestors gave me the best ones. Among them is a set of scarlet gold head and face inlaid with emeralds, such a large gem. At least it was worth 1000 taels of silver, but the old lady only discounted it by [-] taels on the list, and Baoyu’s daughter-in-law and sister-in-law got worse than me.”

Daiyu smiled and said, "Take whatever you like from what I got."

Sister Feng waved her hand and said: "Don't give it to me. Our family doesn't know what the future will be like, so we don't have to worry about it day and night if we keep it in our hands. Besides, my sister's books, calligraphy, paintings and antiques are not my favorite. How is my sister recently? She looks thinner." Many, the fourth younger sister originally wanted to come with me, but I think she didn't ask her to come after she said kiss. Don't worry, younger sister. I don't think it's bad for my younger sister to keep filial piety, but I'm afraid that the man's family will feel uncomfortable if he finds out. .”

Daiyu hurriedly laughed and said, "What's the matter? I keep my filial piety, and the house is deserted. I shouldn't have opened the door to entertain guests. I asked her to come back next year. I have no intention of receiving her when I come here. I have been busy with our old lady's work for the past two months. For the funeral, I go there every day, regardless of the outside news, did the fourth sister agree with her family? Which one is she talking about? Why didn’t you tell me when you came to the funeral? "

Sister Feng laughed and said: "At that time, I was sure in private. After all, I didn't come to ask for marriage, so I didn't have the nerve to tell my younger sister. The younger sister probably knew that she was the second son of the current Guozijian Jijiu Zhang Zhizheng, and his name was Zhang Qi. Mrs. Zhang and I were very speculative when my sister was in Ping'an Prefecture. After adopting the fourth sister, they were even more satisfied. If Mrs. Zhang's mother hadn't passed away, it would have been settled back then. Fortunately, today, the two The family didn't say anything about their relationship, so his family invited the Iceman to come."

Daiyu thought about it carefully, nodded and said: "I remember that although the Zhang family's foundation is not very deep, it is quite passable. It is also a family of officials and eunuchs for generations. I think my sister-in-law has taken a fancy to their family's kindness, family style, and brother's progress. Zhang The young master is not the eldest son, the Zhang family is not a high-ranking family, and the fourth younger sister is withdrawn, so it would be appropriate to marry her."

Sister Feng sighed and said: "Our family is like this, we dare not let the fourth younger sister marry into a high-ranking family. The fourth younger sister is different from the second younger sister. Even if our family is defeated, Mrs. Baoning Hou will not do anything to the second younger sister."

Even Xichun herself thinks this is very good, she has no heart to climb the dragon and the phoenix.

Daiyu said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, I've taken care of you. I've prepared all the important things in the dowry of my fourth sister. I'll store them here first. I'll send them to you after I add some clothes, cosmetics, etc. before leaving the pavilion."

Sister Feng hurriedly said: "It's really costing my sister. The old lady gave the fourth sister 1 taels of silver. Your brother and I have saved up income for the past few years, and there are also 6000 taels. There are some good things in my dowry." Things, the master and wife will give some more, the full amount is more than 2 taels, plus the sister's gift, the Zhang family's dowry will be brought back, and each family will give some makeup, which is not necessarily less than the second sister's."

Daiyu said: "We sisters have been together for so many years, I should love her more. Don't worry, when Qiaoer goes out, I will also add makeup to her. Since the Zhang family has come to propose marriage, when will we make up? "

Sister Feng kept saying thank you for Qiaoer, and Fang answered Daiyu's question: "It's fixed on the sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month."

As soon as she heard that it was just this month, Daiyu thought she really couldn't go, so she couldn't help frowning, then remembered something, and asked: "I heard that sister Xing will leave the cabinet on the twelfth, and I can't go , a beautiful set for her to add makeup, my sister-in-law will bring it there for me." Saying this, she ordered Zijuan to take a brocade box and hand it to Sister Feng.

Sister Feng opened it and saw that it was a set of pearls and silk. The main hairpin was a single phoenix, and the pearls were as big as lotus seeds. There were necklaces, heart picks, hairpins, golden flower hairpins, rings, earrings, etc., about sixteen. seven pieces.

Seeing that the cover was closed, Sister Feng said: "My sister is too generous. Our wife has not given such a set of jewelry, but gave ten bolts of silk and satin to make clothes and bedding. I can't see it. I found two sets that I didn't wear. I gave Sister Xing the jewelry I had bought, and I also gave a gorilla felt cloak and a squirrel cloak, and I will add makeup tomorrow. Fortunately, Sister Xing is calm and doesn't care about these things."

Daiyu said: "Sisters should try their best when they get along with each other."

Sister Feng said yes, she thought the sisters were all well, and hoped that they would be safe and well.

When Xing Xiuyan was mentioned, it was inevitable to mention Xue's family. Sister Feng said: "Brother Xue got married, and girl Bao left the court. The happy life of Xue Biao and sister Xing is just around the corner, and sister Qin is next. In a blink of an eye, all the sisters Everyone has a family."

Daiyu smiled and said: "In this world, it is common sense for a man to marry a woman. Sister Qin and I were born in one year, younger than me and Sister Sanyatou Yun. After the new year, she will be eighteen. It’s been several years in Beijing, and I’ve been in Ping’an Prefecture for the past two years, but she’s still not married? I vaguely remember that Mei Hanlin’s family has been in Beijing for three years, and they didn’t mention the date of marriage?”

Sister Feng said quietly: "Sister, don't tell outsiders. I see that Sister Qin's marriage is very pending. If the Mei family is willing, will the Xue family not be informed of the news of the release? The Xue family only found out that they were released after they came to Beijing. Sister Qin has lived in our house for four or five years. The Mei family returned to Beijing two years ago, and I have never seen them come to the door. But one year, Baoyu met in the second master's study, and Mei Hanlin returned things. It can be seen that he has contacts with the second master. , but for some reason they did not propose marriage to the Xue family. I guessed in my heart that the Xue family probably saw that the Mei family had the intention of regretting the marriage, so they left their sick mother and came to live in our house in the capital, hoping to use our family's power to keep Qin girl. Even though the Xue family is very rich, it has long been in decline. Baoyatou’s family still has the name of an imperial merchant and registers with the household department to receive money and food, but sister Qin’s family is really an ordinary family of merchants. The Mei family has made a fortune. Officials, how can they be willing to keep their promises?"

Daiyu frowned and said: "A gentleman is worth a thousand dollars, and the Mei family is really looked down upon." In his spare time, he discussed with Wei Ruolan the various speculations of those scholars on the Dream of the Red Chamber, and one of them put forward such a view. Jia had wanted to retire a long time ago, but because the Jia family was still in power, they delayed mentioning the wedding date.

Sister Feng said: "I also said the same. When the Mei family married the Xue family, they were not as good as the Xue family. The Xue family was rich. It's all, what is a raiser? No matter how much property you get, it can't compare with Xue's family. Since they came to ask for marriage at that time, I think the two families are well-matched, and sister Qin is completely worthy. Who knows that Mei Hanlin once became a Jinshi and entered the Hanlin Academy It’s a pity that sister Qin has such a character, I don’t know what will happen in the future.”

Daiyu sighed: "It turns out that Mei Hanlin broke his promise and gave birth to sister Qin to suffer. It's really injustice." There, but when Jia's mother delivered the spirit, she used Daoxiang Village for a while, and she was afraid that Mei Hanlin would use it as an excuse to withdraw the engagement when Jia's family was defeated.

When Baoqin first came to Jia's house, she was very close to Daiyu, especially since they both lived in Jiamu's courtyard. Sister Feng knew it in her heart, so she hurriedly said, "Have you heard a joke, sister?"

Daiyu asked what the joke was, and Sister Feng said, "Bao girl puts on her makeup before she leaves the pavilion, and Pan's daughter-in-law made a big fuss."

Hearing this, Daiyu couldn't help being stunned, and said: "The golden and jade marriage came from their family. Sister Bao has a mother and brother. The Jia family has a dowry, and the Xue family should have a dowry. What is Xia Jingui doing?"

Sister Feng sneered, and said: "Call Bao girl as a loser who emptied the Xue family, and said that the Xue family did not send so much betrothal gifts when they proposed to her family, and said that the Xue family wanted to beat their family's wealth. The commotion was turned upside down, and it was a big joke for the visitors, but fortunately, the people they come and go with are ordinary officials and officials, and the rest are mostly business."

Daiyu thought for a while, and said: "From the moment the girl was born, her parents have been saving a dowry for her. Even if the Xue family's business has gradually been consumed, the dowry saved in the past should not be underestimated. Xia Jingui is reluctant to part with it."

Sister Feng shook her head and said, "Sister, have you forgotten about Bao girl's election? Uncle Xue has high hopes for Bao girl. She originally planned to enter the palace. The girl’s dowry was gradually purchased after she failed in the election in Beijing. It was about [-] to [-] yuan. In Xia Jingui's eyes, it was a huge sum. When Xia Jingui came in, I went to have a wedding wine, and the dowry was far inferior to that of Bao girl. It can be seen that after the death of her father, the mother and daughter actually didn't keep much in their hands."

Baochai is not a simple person. The Xue family made such a big joke, but she was stable. Seeing her mother shedding tears, she didn't know how to deal with it. She came forward in person and suppressed Xia Jingui with a few words, so the dowry was considered safe and secure. The land was transported to Rongxi Hall. From Sister Feng's point of view, Mrs. Wang looked as usual, but she was not very satisfied.

Sister Feng can guess what Madam Wang is thinking without even thinking about it. Madam Wang values ​​Baochai's character the most, and she is of one mind with herself. Why doesn't she value the millionaires of the Xue family?Who knows when things come to an end, compared with Daiyu's dowry, it's nothing but mud.

Daiyu declined to comment.

Whether it is your original destiny or your life in this life, you have nothing at first. The original destiny is that the old father left you a lot of family property and let them use it up. It is not as good as Baochai who has a dowry. Mrs. Wang didn't care about the rest of her books, calligraphy and paintings, but no one expected that she would have such a blessing and a huge dowry.

Without Wei Ruolan, where would I be today?

Sister Feng told Daiyu all the big and small things that happened in the mansion recently, drank several cups of tea on the way, and Fang left reluctantly.

After she left, Daiyu pondered for a moment, and when she looked at the things Sister Feng sent, Wei Ruolan had already finished taking care of the things in her hands, and when she came over to see the things in the hall, she was startled, knowing the origin, and said: " I'll see what's there."

Daiyu said: "I just read it too." As she spoke, she handed the list to Wei Ruolan, and ordered people to send the books to the Library Pavilion first, and wait for Ming'er to go and put them on the bookshelf by category. After Wei Ruolan read it, she rolled it up again and tied it with a ribbon. The large blue and white silk vat in the study, and the rest of the antique jewelry were also tidied away.

Wei Ruolan said: "Song Huizong, Zhao Mengfu, and Qiu Shizhou's paintings are only worth 200 taels? What did I say that a pair of pearls is worth 300 taels of silver? I just saw that in your box, it was the size of a pigeon egg, almost exactly the same, big and beautiful." Yuan, 3000 taels are hard to come by."

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, and told him what Sister Feng had said earlier, and said, "Keep this pair of pearls, and honor the empress tomorrow."

As soon as she compared the list with the things, Daiyu realized it. She said that it was worth about 8 yuan, but in fact, according to the market price, it was more than 300 to [-] taels of silver. Many things were vaguely written on the list. Things are more precious.Just like those two pearls, the list said that a pair of pearls was converted into [-] taels, but when I looked at the things, I found out that they were a pair of large pearls worth thousands of taels.

Wei Ruolan suddenly realized, and then looked at the Huiwen Yingluo, which was written on the list and said: "I see, Grandmother really took great pains. The way you are doing here, I'm afraid there is not much difference in Brother Bao's place."

Daiyu shook her head, and said slowly: "The things that were given to me have never been in the hands of others. The old lady only asked Yuanyang and Lian's second sister-in-law to pack them up and send them over. The things that second sister-in-law got in that room were also more expensive than those listed on the list. Many, even if it is not as good as mine, it must be far better than others. The second sister-in-law herself said that the set of emerald heads that she gave her was discounted by three hundred, which is actually worth thousands. As for Baoyu, it is not necessarily so. The second sister-in-law will definitely have a look, so it's not easy to hide it from the past."

She guessed right, Jiamu has such scruples that although she carefully selected the antiques, books, calligraphy and paintings for Baoyu, the estimated price is only 3000 to [-]% lower than the market price, and the shops in Zhuangtian are all based on the market price. , Unlike the things given to Daiyu, [-] taels of pearls are discounted by three hundred, the priceless Huiwen Yingluo is discounted by thousands, and thousands of taels of famous paintings are discounted by two hundred.

After Sister Feng sealed the things in her room and moved them to the east courtyard, she checked with Jia She and Jia Lian, and found that their value had doubled. The item value matches the list.

Although Jia Cong is the eldest brother's son, Mrs. Xing took care of all his belongings, and they were never in the hands of Sister Feng.

Compared with Li Wan, Sister Feng was filial to Jia Mu. At first, she thought that Jia Xuan and Jia Lande had the same things, but later she found out that Jia Mu secretly used such tricks.In Jia's mother's room, there are also decorations and clothes for meeting guests, and some people will give gifts in the next year. These will all belong to Jia Lian in the future.

Sister Feng first went to Mother Jia's room to answer, and presented Daiyu with all kinds of rare and rare supplements and a piece of tiger skin in excellent condition. Half of my mother's and three's belongings were deposited with Daiyu. Although my family may not be punished, it is always prudent to do everything.As for what is more precious to Daiyu, Sister Feng doesn't care at all, it is better to give to Daiyu than to others, and there will be many places to ask for Daiyu in the future.

After discussing with Jia Lian, Jia Lian really agreed very much, saying: "It's better to take precautions before they happen. Just according to grandma, first write a letter to ask Sister Lin to get her consent, and then take advantage of the end of the year to give gifts and put them in boxes to hide people's eyes and ears. Send it over."

Before Sister Feng could act, it was the [-]th day of the twelfth lunar month, which was the day when the Xing family put on their makeup. She helped with the cooking, and gave Xing Xiuyan what she and Daiyu had given to Xing Xiuyan.What surprised her the most was that both Yingchun and Xiangyun came and gave each a set of scarlet gold haircuts.

Although Xing Xiuyan was not as prestigious as Baoqin in Jia's family, the sisters liked her and gave her more than their dowry.

Xing Zhong and his wife used to be drunk people, but now they still live with Mrs. Xing, and their family is poor, and the dowry money for Xing Xiuyan was the dowry from Xue's family.

At the beginning of October in Yingchun, another son was born. At this time, the pearl is round and jade-like, and the figure and posture are somewhat similar to Baochai. Because she is Xing Xiuyan's cousin, she came earlier than others. She sat in the room and talked with her sisters. The things you have are particularly outstanding, and you can't help saying: "Sister Shi, I heard people say that you are living a happy life. I didn't believe it, but I saw it with my own eyes today."

Shi Xiangyun wore a brand-new big fur cloak with black fox leg skin as the lining, but his face was made of peacock feathers inlaid with gold dots and emerald woven bird gold.

Except for the cloak that Jiamu gave Baoyu a similar face, Yingchun had never seen another one like this, and neither did the Baoninghou Mansion.

After listening to Yingchun's words, Xiangyun smiled and said: "Is there any good or bad, but this is the same as everyone's life, but my own home is more comfortable after all. I heard that my sister is doing well. Now there are two The child is already here, why don't you bring your elder brother here? I think my sister will definitely come here today, and I asked Cui Lu to prepare a gift, but who knows that she didn't come."

Yingchun said: "It's cold, the eldest brother has a cough, and the second brother is not yet a hundred days old, so he dare not take him out. Tomorrow, I will post a post for you, come to our house as a guest, and you will see it. Save the gift first." , I won’t ask you to save this money.”

Xiangyun laughed and said, "Second Sister, when did you become so smart? Don't worry."

After listening to it, Sister Feng asked: "Sister Yun, count the days, will your father-in-law get rid of the service? When will you return to Beijing?" Ge Hui's father died in July of the year before last, and Ge Hui's filial piety will be 27 in October this year. It's been a month.

Xiangyun replied: "It is true that I have already taken off my clothes. I thought I should go to the capital in November, but I received a letter yesterday saying that our master is unfortunately ill, and it is also very hard to keep filial piety and sleep well in recent years." As a result, the road is difficult to walk, and the old lady is getting older and can't stand the bumps even more, so she has to wait until the Chinese New Year to return to Beijing and take the waterway."

Sister Feng nodded, and then said: "Your body is important, and everything else is reliable. When your father-in-law and mother-in-law come to Beijing, send someone to tell me so that I can visit your mother-in-law and old lady." to visit.

After hearing this, Xiangyun fully agreed.

The sisters talked and laughed, and then they heard the Xue family urging their makeup to come, and it was quite lively again.

The next day was the first day, and Xiangyun still came by car. He went to see Jia Mu first, and then sat at a table with Sister Feng and Yingchun when he came back.After the banquet, everyone broke up and went back separately. Xiangyun thought for a while, and went to Jiamu's room again in the car to talk. It happened that Baochai and Li Wan were joking with Jiamu. After she had invited her, she looked at Baochai with a smile and said: Brother Xue is getting married today, why is Sister Bao at home?"

Baochai was wearing a big red feather satin double-breasted gown, not losing her joy, because there were not many hairpins on her head, so she didn't look extravagant, and replied with a smile: "We Xue Tiao is very happy, why don't you and your brother go? We will go together Yes, come here after the banquet. Your brother will go home and change his clothes, and I will come to my ancestors first to answer."

Xiangyun took Jia Mu's arm and said, "Ancestor, I haven't come for a long time, and I don't want to miss you? I think about my ancestor, but my family is busy, so I can't come to see my ancestor every day."

Mother Jia stroked her back and said with a smile, "My aunt has been married for two or three years, and she still acts like a little girl."

Xiangyun said: "Aren't I just a child in front of my ancestors? Don't I pretend to be an old man in front of my ancestors? It's good to act like a baby in front of my ancestors all my life. Our old lady said that I am very good like this."

Mother Jia smiled heartily, and pulled her to inquire about her life in Ge's house, feeling more at ease, and was about to ask her father-in-law when he would return to Beijing, when Cui Ling came in quietly, poking her head around, asking what's the matter, Cui Ling hurried up and said : "Go back to the old lady, the third master sent someone to find grandma to go back, saying that there is something urgent, please come back quickly."

Xiang Yun was startled, not knowing why Ge Xu was so anxious, so he bid farewell to Jia's mother, went out of the room and said, "Who did the third master send here? Did you say what's the matter?"

Cuilu's face was full of panic, and she said in a low voice: "It is said that the court suddenly issued an order to punish the crimes of the two princes."

Xiangyun suddenly turned around and stared at Cuilu.

Cui Li continued tearfully: "The third master sent his personal servant over, saying that there was already a commotion outside. Before noon, many officers and soldiers rushed into the Baolinghou Mansion and the Zhongjinghou Mansion. When the servant came, they were gone. The two marquises were taken away, and other men who were not adults were also imprisoned, and the wives and grandmothers were all locked in a servant's room in the backyard, and were strictly guarded."

Xiangyun couldn't finish listening, so she quickened her pace and walked towards the second gate. In the cold winter months, her face was covered with sweat. The car she was in when she came was at the second gate, and she hurried back home, planning to order someone to go Who's family inquired about the details.

Back home, Xiangyun asked Ge Xu why the historian ransacked the house.

Ge Xu sighed, supported her by the shoulders, and said: "Several crimes, one is that he was involved with the Zhen family, the other is that he was implicated by the original Weibo Mansion, the third is that he was short-lived in his position, and the fourth is that he owes money to her." If the money is not returned, the most important thing is that an old case with Prince Xian Yizhong has also been uncovered, there are dozens of cases."

Xiang Yun's face was full of tears, and he said: "Speaking of it, it's better to say that he offended someone? What kind of crime is there, to the point of confiscating his family and punishing him? Then Uncle Wei was just dismissed from office and fined."

Ge Xu shook his head and said: "Compared to the Uncle Wei's mansion, our two uncles committed more serious crimes. It is better to say that the uncle was implicated by the Uncle Wei's mansion. I know that Uncle Wei’s mistakes in his tenure a few months ago were actually caused by his uncle’s affairs, and I can’t find out what’s the specific reason.”

After finishing speaking, he lowered his voice, and said: "Before the house was confiscated, before the soldiers arrived, my uncle's family got the news first, and sent a few servants to bring a cart full of things to store with us, but I refused. "

When Xiangyun heard this, he hurriedly asked why.

Ge Xu said in a deep voice: "Our master is waiting for his recovery. At this time, hiding the prisoner's belongings is tantamount to asking for death. I told people that our family is not short of money and connections. If something happens to our uncle's house, we will be killed." I will definitely take care of it with all my heart, and I must help my uncle clear it, and I am willing to spend more money, but I can't hide things from my uncle's house."

Xiangyun still didn't understand, so Ge ​​Xu had to explain the regulations to her carefully, and she came to her senses: "I see, the third master did the right thing, and shouldn't hide their things. In the future, we will really be short of money, so take mine. The head is going to be folded."

Ge Xu looked approving, and said: "Grandma is right to think so, and you have to do what you can to help. As for the expenses of helping uncle, you don't have to change grandma's top clothes. Our family has its own money. Our family is in the capital after all. The foundation is not deep, and the master and wife are not here, so the two of us must not cause trouble."

But he said that Xiangyun left in a hurry, and Baochai and Li Wan noticed it when they came out. They didn't know what happened and didn't take it to heart.

The two sisters-in-law went to Mrs. Wang's room, and saw a few women talking in front of Mrs. Wang in a panic. There were seven or eight boxes on the ground, not closed, revealing some jewels.Seeing them coming in, the women immediately covered their words, with terrified expressions on their faces.Baochai's heart skipped a beat, and she recognized one of them as the old woman from Baolinghou's mansion who had come to pick up Xiangyun.

Mrs. Wang raised her hand, and the beads on her wrist became more and more mellow, and said slowly: "I know everything, don't worry, I will order someone to send you out of the city immediately, and go far away so that no one will see you. As for the things, No one dares to come to our house and ask."

Thanks a lot, the women left with Mrs. Wang's accompanying room.

Li Wan unconsciously remembered the scene where the Zhen family brought things, and said, "Madam, what are the people from the Bowling Marquis's residence here for? Are these things for the wife? Or for the family? If they are for the family , I’ll put it in the inner treasury.”

Mrs. Wang ordered Yu Chuan'er to instruct her to move the things into her warehouse, and when there were no servants in the room, she looked at Li Wan and said, "It's not for the family, just for me, and you don't need to put it in the inner warehouse." I happened to have something to ask you, and you just came, so I don’t need to send someone over there. Boy Lan is getting older day by day, studying and practicing martial arts every day. Bring the matching cards, and hand over the housework to Baoyu's daughter-in-law."

Li Wan was startled when he heard the words, and anxiously said: "Madam, could it be that there is something wrong with me?" She has been in charge of the housework for several years, and her status in the mansion is no longer what it used to be. How can she taste such benefits? Willing to let go?Not to mention the oil and water that can be fished, the tribute sent by the servants for errands is also very impressive.

Although the glory of Rongguo Mansion has long since collapsed, many servants were sold when repaying the debts. Every year, rents from the farmland are sent. The post of housekeeper grandma.

Mrs. Wang picked up the tea bowl on the table and took a sip, then twisted the beads on her wrist, and said: "You have handled things very well, without any omissions, but the rules of our family should not be your housekeeper after all, because I really have no one to use I asked you to be the director. Rao, it’s not good to have Feng girl to come forward for every major event. Now that your brother and daughter-in-law have come in, I can rest assured to leave it to her. You can take care of Lange at home quietly. , wait for him to earn you a Fengguanxiapei and come back."

Mrs. Wang had reached such a point, even if Li Wan didn't want to, she had no choice but to take out the pair of cards from her sleeve, handed it to Mrs. Wang, and watched her hand it over to Baochai.

Baochai couldn't refuse, so she took it with both hands.

Mrs. Wang said to Li Wan: "You are the sisters-in-law of the first relatives. If you need anything in the house in the future, just send someone to tell Baoyu's wife. Of course you will not be missing. Now that Baoyu and Baoyatou are married, they don't live in it. Well, the fourth girl always lives in the east courtyard, you and Lang Geer should also move out, live back to the original place, lock the garden, it will save you a lot of money."

Li Wan agreed in a low voice, full of depression.Move out and live there?The Dakuan courtyard has been given to Baoyu, and the other places are very narrow, especially the house where I used to live. How can it compare with the spaciousness of Daoxiang Village?

After leaving Mrs. Wang's courtyard, Li Wan said without waiting for Baochai to apologize, "I have to go back and pack my things. I will leave everything to you."

Baochai watched Li Wan go back to her new house.

As soon as the two of them left, Sister Feng arrived in a hurry.

It turned out that she had already heard about the plagiarism of the historian's house. Thinking of Jia Mu, she first ordered the servants to wait, and said: "The old lady is not good. Don't let the old lady know about this matter. If there is a little bit of wind, it will enter the old lady's house." In your ears, don’t peel off your skin!” Just after giving the order, she heard that Mrs. Wang had collected something again, so she had to rush over to persuade her.

Mrs. Wang was reciting scriptures in front of the Buddha. After hearing her intentions, she said, "Why are you panicking? I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of? It's not like this has never happened before. When did something happen?"

Sister Feng was furious, and said: "In the past, we were not afraid of being sued for treason. How can we do these things now when everyone is in danger? What can I do if my aunt is taking matters into her own hands? The historian was copied, and one of the charges was that she was with you. The Zhen family has something to do with it, my wife took things from the Zhen family that year, but she hasn't cleaned them up yet, and now she's taking things from the Shi family, and they're waiting to catch us for crimes outside!"

She didn't want to take care of the second house, but the two houses were not separated, and one lost and the other prospered. Knowing that Mrs. Wang refused to listen to her, Sister Feng could only persuade Mrs. Wang earnestly, hoping to alleviate the crime.

Mrs. Wang said: "Who dares to arrest our family? What is our family's crime?"

Sister Feng sneered, and said, "Speaking seriously, our family has been accused of so many crimes that we can't even explain it." Seeing that Mrs. Wang still didn't care, she couldn't help feeling a little disheartened, so she turned her head and left.

Mrs. Wang stared straight at her back, she was too angry to speak, and it took a long time to come back to her senses, and said to Yu Chuan'er: "Look, are you trying to embarrass me? Go to the house without notification. I came to the house, and I haven't said anything about her, but she has been accusing me of a long story! What kind of family is our family? Why should we be afraid of these things?"

Yu Chuan'er smiled and said: "Madam, don't be angry, who doesn't know how valuable our empress is now? With the empress here, big things are not a big deal. That year, Grandma Xiaorong in the East Mansion disappeared, and Prince Yizhong was appointed The coffin of the old Chitose has not been seen."

Hearing Yuan Chun, Mrs. Wang smiled, and said: "That's what I said too, Pianfeng girl. I just hope that my mother will give birth to the little prince safely."

But Sister Feng left Mrs. Wang's courtyard angrily, and when she went to her room, she ordered someone to pack up. Seeing Jia Lian's doubts, she told him about it and said, "We don't live here anymore. Go back to the east courtyard to be filial to the master and wife." !"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "It should have been like this long ago, but you are reluctant to part with the old lady and have been refusing."

In Sister Feng's view, Mrs. Wang didn't care about a major event that could not be done. After waiting for a few days until the date of Xichun Xiaoding, the historian's affairs had not yet involved the Jia family, and Mrs. Wang felt that Sister Feng was worrying unnecessarily.