The Opening of the Red Chamber

Lin Fan's life is very regular. After Mr. Xixi came to Jia's mansion, except for the "trouble" on the first day, her life completely returned to that of the seventh prince's prince's mansion.

In the morning class this morning, after Mr. Zhang gave Lin Fan homework, he was idle reading alone.

While copying the paragraphs drawn by Mr. Lin in the book, Lin Fan was also thinking about things in his heart.Seeing her husband's attitude, she couldn't help but think of the letter she wrote to Lao Qi.Now there is no reply at all, and since I sent that letter a few days ago, I feel that this old man is a bit weird, and I can't say why.

After a morning class, Mr. Zhang left as usual.

Lin Fan was free and was about to have lunch when he received an invitation from Lixiangyuan.The girl who sent the message said that Aunt Xue had prepared a banquet for a long time and wanted to invite Lin Fan over.Thinking about it with his knees, he knew what it was. Since the invitations came, Lin Fan naturally changed his clothes and went with the flow.

Lixiangyuan is located in the northeast corner of the whole Jia's mansion. It is quiet and secluded, really suitable for recuperation.

When Lin Fan took his mother and maid to go, he happened to meet Sister Feng, who was also going to Lixiangyuan, and presumably invited her to accompany her.Seeing it this time, Sister Feng naturally pulled Lin Fan to talk about homework.Aunt Xue had been waiting with Baochai for a long time, and as soon as she saw the two coming, she hurried to welcome them into the house.Even the mothers and maids who followed Lin Fan prepared banquets for them.

The banquet has been prepared a long time ago. Once seated, there are four people at a table, all of whom are women.

To say that the entertainment on this wine table is really a true tradition. From ancient times to the present, the essence of interpersonal communication in the Huaxia Empire has been concentrated on this wine table.Originally adhering to the rule of not talking when eating or sleeping, it has naturally become a dispensable nonsense, especially when women get together in private, this rule is even thrown aside.

After a few cups of warm wine and delicious food, Aunt Xue and Baochai expressed their requests and hopes to Lin Fan.

The words spoken by businessmen are naturally not in the same style as those spoken by officials.It doesn't sound that polite, but it's clear.In Lin Fan's eyes, this is all skill.She doesn't look at people with the kind of respectful eyes of scholars, farmers, businessmen, and lowly. She has stayed in this world of red chambers for almost half a year, and she still hasn't developed this kind of eyes.Perhaps in the eyes of others, it is absolutely impossible for her, a lady from an official family, to agree to the invitation of a businessman's family, to lose her status.Since ancient times, officials and businessmen have colluded, and money and power have intersected. Put aside the appearance of etiquette, the inner essence has not changed through the ages.Money clears the way, power escorts.Rich and noble, both must be officials and businessmen.

Aunt Xue's request was a piece of cake for Lin Fan, and she brought back a box of 'gifts' after having a meal in Lixiangyuan.Even the nuns who followed Lin Fan were all polite.This made Lin Fan feel that Aunt Xue was very concerned and looking forward to Baochai's selection.

After the banquet was over, Lin Fan didn't stay for a long time, so he went back to take a lunch break.

When the women's class started in the afternoon, Sister Bao came on time.Later, at a certain point in time, I saw Yingchun and Xichun coming late.Lin Fan was a little surprised, didn't he say he wanted the Sanchun sisters to come with him?Why is there one less?

Just when Lin Fan was about to ask Yingchun, the nurse next to Yingchun snapped her mouth and said, "Miss Lin, Miss Tanchun is not coming because she was asked by his wife to accompany Second Mistress to be a housekeeper."

Lin Fan couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "It's really the right time for the housekeeper to be the director. I didn't call out before, but when I was about to start women's classes, I was called out. I thought the second aunt was up to no good. I don’t want to see Tanchun’s younger sister study. I remember my mother said before that the mistresses of some big families raise and waste ladies in this way to show the dignity of their daughters.”

"Girl!" The big girl Yun Xia who was following Lin Fan hurriedly tugged on Lin Fan's sleeve, signaling her not to speak.

The nanny gasped when she heard that, she never thought that Lin Fan would speak so directly!

Lin Fan ignored Yunxia's prompt, turned around instead, and shouted, "Yunwei, go to my grandmother's place and ask, 'Why doesn't Sister Tanchun come? We are all still waiting for her to attend class together. Even if Second Aunt wants her to learn housekeeping, it’s not too late to learn housekeeping after Sister Tanchun has learned the women’s lessons! In the afternoon, she will study women’s lessons with me, and in the morning, she will learn housekeeping from Sister Feng!’”

After Yingchun and Xichun heard this, their expressions of worry just now were stained with smiles.

Baochai remained silent, watching the scene quietly, thinking alone in her heart.

The study room for women's classes is placed in the west wing of the second entrance courtyard, which contains pens, inks, papers, inkstones, tea, snacks and snacks.

Madam Liu, who is in class today, after all the sisters have taken their seats, the women's class will begin.Nanny Liu is known for her strict rules in the court. Many princesses and princesses have been tossed and cried under her hands before.Lin Fan, it may be that her inner soul is an adult, and she also knows the principle that a strict teacher produces an excellent apprentice.Although it was a bit tiring to study, but it was quite pleasant to cooperate with Liu Mama and others.What's more, Nanny Liu is a person who distinguishes between public and private affairs and is strict with herself. As long as there is anything she doesn't understand, whenever Lin Fan asks questions with an open mind, Nanny Liu will always answer her questions carefully and patiently, and will also find answers for her questions. He pointed out the problems he had encountered in the past and told her as a model for teaching.

The women's class on Yaoquanxuan's side has started, and let's talk about Yunwei's side.

Yun Wei went to Mother Jia's yard, and after telling Lin Fan's words exactly, the old lady's face became very ugly.After so many years of experience, the old lady naturally understands the shady tricks of the rich and powerful, and she also knows that there are some things that cannot be acted on by emotion.

So as soon as Yunwei sent the message away, Jia Mu immediately arranged, called Yuanyang, the big maid beside her, and said, "Yuanyang, you go and pick up Tanchun from Feng Lazi yourself, and then you have to send it to Miss Lin in person. There. Let’s just say, the old lady sent people here.” Yuanyang took the order and hurried away.Mother Jia asked Amber to come over again, and said, "You, run an errand for me to invite the second daughter-in-law over. Just say that I have something to discuss with her."

Jia's mother said: I want to have a private chat with my second daughter-in-law!

Sister Feng is a fine woman, so how can she not know the reason why Mrs. Wang sent Tanchun to her.On weekdays, Tanchun is also well-behaved and obedient.Since my aunt said that if she wants to teach Tanchun the steward, then she must "teach her well", and she will definitely tell Tanchun all her "true biography"!Of course, she remembered what Shang Lin Fan said to her when he came to her.Looking at the recent events, she is also a person with a brain, and she naturally wants to understand whether what Lin Fan said is true or not.

Sister Feng, who was preparing to teach Tanchun, met a mandarin duck who came to pick up Tanchun.As soon as Yuanyang passed on Jia Mu's words, Sister Feng laughed immediately: "My good sister, then you go to Sister Lin's first. Come here early tomorrow morning and learn from me." Tanchun agreed, and went out with Yuanyang I went to Sister Feng's yard.

After leaving the yard, Tanchun breathed a long sigh of relief.She knew exactly what her aunt's plan was.It's a pity that her background, in this environment, is doomed to be unable to resist.Hearing the good news from the old lady's yard last night that she was going to learn women's lessons with Miss Lin, she was so happy that she couldn't sleep.Who knew that when I got up early this morning, I heard the arrangement of my aunt.I was so sad that I didn't dare to say it.But it never occurred to her that this matter would have such a big turning point in the afternoon.Afterwards, she learned the ins and outs of this matter from Yuanyang's mouth, and felt that Yaoquanxuan would be a place to go in the future.Immediately, his footsteps became brisk, and he headed towards Yaoquanxuan.

Jiamu sat angrily on her mahogany and marble Arhat bed full of cushions, fiddled with the red tassels that fell from the mattress from time to time, but she was thinking in her heart, what should I do with my second daughter-in-law today? A private chat method.

After Mrs. Wang came, she saw that Jia's mother was in a bad mood, so she asked Mrs. Amber why she wanted to come here.Hu Po, a ghostly girl, naturally knew what to say at this time, so she relayed the words that Lin Fan sent someone to find the second girl.When Mrs. Wang heard this, she had a solid foundation in her heart.

When she saw Jia Mu, she didn't take the initiative to say anything, and sat down on the armchair under Jia Mu's head, waiting for Jia Mu to speak.

Seeing her pretending to be bored, Jia's mother suddenly sneered and said, "Second daughter-in-law, I know you don't like my arrangement, but now I am the mistress of the house."

Mrs. Wang's tone was wrong when she heard this, so she quickly stood up, bowed her head respectfully and politely said: "Old lady, my daughter-in-law doesn't know what you are talking about. How can you be polite and say nonsense? If my daughter-in-law If it is wrong, please tell the old lady."

Mother Jia didn't bother to talk nonsense with her, and she was not in a good mood today, so she said directly: "The matter of Tanchun girl is arranged in this way now. For those three girls, Xichun is still young, so let's not arrange it for the time being. Starting tomorrow morning, Yingchun and Tanchun Chun, in the morning, I will follow the housekeeper of Feng girl, and in the afternoon, I will go to Lin girl's place to study with the nuns in the palace!"

After Mrs. Wang heard this, she became more and more sure that it was Lin Fan's disturbance today, and she felt even more disgusted.But her facial expression is inversely proportional to the disgust in her heart, the more she hates her appearance, the more loving she will be, and the gentler her words will be: "Okay, it's all according to the old lady's arrangement. It's just that, girl Feng can come over quickly ?”

Mother Jia didn't give Mrs. Wang any thought, and said directly: "I don't have much time to study in the morning, only one hour is enough!" These words directly shut up Mrs. Wang, and the more Jia Mu thought about it, the more angry she became. , why do you think that the second daughter-in-law used to be quite normal, but recently she is even more confused than this old lady? !The things I do are becoming more and more disrespectful, and all good things are ruined. "Go down, I'm tired."

"Yes." Mrs. Wang knew that there was no room for change in this matter, so she didn't bother her any more.

Here I just got angry with Jia Mu here, and as soon as I left Jia Mu's yard, Mrs. Wang saw Zhou Rui's family guarding in front of the hanging flower gate.Seeing her coming out, he hurried forward and said: "Madam, the little eunuch from the palace has come out and said that the girl has something to bring you."

Speaking of her daughter's affairs, Mrs. Wang was very concerned, and hurriedly asked: "Where is that father-in-law? Is there a good student to take care of him?"

"I'm waiting in the master's outer study." Zhou Rui's family said as they moved towards the sedan chair that had been called before, "Ma'am, get on the sedan chair first, hurry over and talk about it?!"

"go!"

Mrs. Wang got into the sedan chair, and after the four women who were rough envoys lifted the sedan chair, they rushed towards Jia Zheng's study outside.

This time, after exchanging pleasantries with the little eunuch, I learned Yuan Chun's original words from him: "Madam, there are many things going on recently, so don't act rashly." He frowned.

The little eunuch on the side didn't say a word, just stared at Zhou Rui who was beside Mrs. Wang, his eyes flicked up and down, left and right.

Zhou Rui understood, and pulled Mrs. Wang's sleeve, and Mrs. Wang noticed the little eunuch's eyes.Ever since, he quickly handed over a purse containing silver ingots, and the little eunuch accepted it unceremoniously.Then he walked into Mrs. Wang a few steps, tilted his neck slightly, leaned close to Mrs. Wang's ear, and whispered: "My wife may not know that the third prince's crown prince has been abolished! Prince Loyalty said, it's best to be quiet." Nothing happened. Miss Yuanchun asked the miscellaneous family to tell the wife that she should not go out so diligently when she goes out to socialize with the wives of various families recently, the saint is watching!"

"Thank you for letting me know."

After sending away the little eunuch from the palace, Mrs. Wang went to the Buddhist hall alone and locked herself up.

This matter really didn't come at the right time, seeing that girl from the Xue family was about to be elected into the palace, she was not at all willing.This girl from the Xue family was raised as a son when her father was still there.She is very aware of this, and she also knows that if this girl is selected, she might really have such a chance to go to Qingyun.What's more, now that she is receiving the guidance of the court mother from Lin Yatou, the chance of being selected is even greater.No, this opportunity must not be given up, the chance to go to Qingyun is for Yuan Chun.The more she thought about it, the more uneasy Mrs. Wang was sitting on a needle blanket, wishing she could go to that person for help right now.

In the past few days, the court has been very treacherous.

The matter of the crown prince being abolished is internal, and the official edict will not be issued until a few days later.However, this news cannot be concealed, and it will naturally spread.

No, after the gossip leaked out, everyone had their own concerns, and those who fell into this huge network of relationships were all busy burning their asses.For several days in a row, most people's study rooms were brightly lit until dawn.

He also said that Lao Qi, Lao Qi has been very depressed these few days!

Not for anything else, because he was made things difficult!To be more specific, there are n lumps of poop on the head!For some reason, those subordinates of the third child brought up the matter of the victimization of the seventh child in the south of the Yangtze River. In those words, they said that it was the conspiracy of the seventh child!Lao Qi is so angry that he can't wait to fight these old immortals in the court hall!He still clearly remembered that Lin Fan said that his father wanted to go fishing, so no matter how angry he was, he closed the door and got angry alone, resolutely fighting with those who wanted to dig holes for him to jump into.He was still thinking about how to reply to Lin Fan's letter, but because he was a troubled household at this time, he had no time to reply at all.

When everyone was in a hurry, Lin Fan didn't even think that there was a trouble in the dark, so she was targeted.When I met Lao Qi that day, the handsome guy who took a look at him paid her attention in such a quiet way, and even got a thorough understanding of her old background in private, and was planning to create some kind of opportunity to see him again .

The entire courtroom was full of chaos, Lao Qi stayed at home without saying a word, and the sawn gourd did not speak.His Majesty was very satisfied with Lao Qi's attitude. Among the royal brothers, apart from the noisy ones, he was the only one left to live behind closed doors like Lao Qi.He knew it wasn't over yet, this was the beginning.

Now, he guessed what Lao Qi was thinking, and he was afraid that he was the same as him, wanting to hear what that girl Lin had to say.

Moreover, the most important thing is that this girl Lin didn't write a letter to her father Lin Ruhai after hearing the change in the political situation informed by Lao Qi.This is what surprised him the most.