Enemies in the Red Chamber

Ever since Qin Zhong's death, Baoyu has been listless, unable to cheer up even playing with her sisters.The old lady thought that Qin Keqing had just gone to the mansion over there, and Qin Zhong, who had become friends with Baoyu outside, also went there. She thought she was frightened somewhere, and invited his godmother Ma Daopo to come and see.

When Ma Daopo came, she went to Baoyu's room first, and saw a jade pendant on the table. She knew that she often wore it, so she picked it up, "Did you bring this thing with you these days?"

Qingwen and Sheyue are the big girls who are in charge of Baoyu's clothes and accessories, and they nodded in a hurry, "No, Baoyu said that this jade accessory is well carved, so he always took it with him. There was still a piece, and he went out to give it to someone else that day. That's it, that's all that's left."

Ma Daopo nodded and said: "That's it. Jade pieces are the most spiritual. I took it to the unclean place and came back with some bad luck. The lucky brother was lucky, and brought it from the womb. The cleanest jade can suppress those evil spirits, it's just a lack of energy, otherwise there will be big problems."

The old lady nodded in agreement, "That's it, jade pieces are the most spiritual, and pregnant people can't put jade items in their houses, let alone go to those places." She then told Qingwen and Sheyue, " You are in charge of the clothes and accessories in Baoyu's room, so you have to pay more attention in the future. When you go to a place that is in the way, except for the piece of jade that you carry, all other jade pieces will be replaced, even the jade beads that tie your hair. It cannot be ignored."

Qingwen Sheyue agreed again and again.

The old lady asked Ma Daopo again: "Is there something wrong with this jade pendant? How can I get rid of this bad luck?"

Ma Daopo squinted her eyes and counted, "This jade pendant only has a little spiritual energy, and the bad luck has begun to decrease after being suppressed by my brother's precious jade these days. It's just that I want my brother to give up this object. I only put it in the Bodhisattva In front of me, chanting sutras and chanting Buddha every day is good for getting rid of bad luck, and then destroying this thing will be fine, my brother will be healthy after eating and sleeping for a few days."

The old lady would not allow anything.Only Baoyu was a little resentful, and when the old lady and the others left, she muttered: "How could you make up some specious things to fool people? Brother Rong's daughter-in-law and Qin Zhong are both figures of Zhong Lingyuxiu and the spirit of heaven and earth. !"

Xiren Qingwen and the others hurriedly poohed a few times, "My little ancestor, you can stop saying a few words, I'd rather believe it or not. It's just a jade pendant, how expensive it is? How many good things have been thrown away in the past? It’s not a pity to say a word.”

Baoyu said angrily, "How can it be the same? I buried the other piece with Brother Qin Zhong. I keep this piece here as a memory. It's not in vain for the two of us to have a better life." While speaking, tears were about to overflow orbital.

Qingwen patted her heart in fright, "Oh my God, it turned out that another piece was buried with someone. It's strange! Baoyu, Baoyu, how can you still carry such a thing? What about Mingyan? After peeling off his skin, Baoyu didn't know how serious he was, and he followed Baoyu outside every day, so he didn't know how serious it was."

He said seriously again: "It seems that Ma Ganniang is really good at something, or else you can see how many things are on the table, gold, silver, jade, and precious stones. There are only a few pieces of jade pendants, why just point to that one?" ! It can be seen that there is something real."

Xiren hurriedly prepared grapefruit leaves and other things to remove bad luck for Baoyu, but Baoyu had no choice but to do so.

The next day, Mingyan's old lady heard about the inner courtyard, and she wanted to beat her when she took Mingyan. Mingyan was not convinced, and secretly hated Qingwen for being troublesome. What, what kind of character is she, bah, I really think how great I am!"

The grievances and grievances of the boys and girls will not affect the masters in the slightest.One day, the old lady asked someone to bring Xiangyun here, and invited Daiyu and brother Liu to play at the house.Baoyu hadn't seen them for some time, so she couldn't be happier.Because Daiyu's mothers and sisters were strict, they all gathered in the old lady's room to play.

Xiangyun then complained about why Baoyu didn't go to pick her up earlier, and talked about her aunt's hardships of holding her to do needlework all day long.The sisters, Xichun, couldn't hear this. If Xiangyun lived with her uncle and aunt, she was living under the fence, so what would happen if she left Ningguo Mansion and lived with Rongguo Mansion? Wouldn't it be better to live under the fence than to live under the fence?Said that historians treated her harshly, shouldn't Xichun of Rongguo Mansion, who has never treated Xichun harshly, be grateful?

Of course, maybe Xiangyun didn't have those intentions, but Xichun has always been sensitive to the affairs of the two mansions, and she was ashamed of the messy things in Ningguo Mansion, so it's no wonder she could easily think of herself.It was better before, compared with Daiyu and brother Liu, but now they live in the old house of the Lin family most of the time, so it makes her stand out.

"Sister Yun, I can't hear what you said. Lord Hou and Mrs. Hou are famous for being kind people. You said that the life in the Shi family is hard, is it just you, or is it like this for all sisters and sisters? Although I didn't go I have been a historian, and I know that there are several sisters there."

Xiangyun didn't know how to answer, so he pretended not to hear, took out a fan case and presented it to Baoyu, "Look what this is. I came back last time and sister Xiren said you lack a fan case, so I'll make it for you How can you thank me?"

Baoyu snatched it away and stuffed it into his arms, "My good sister, I don't have anything else to thank, even if I have you, I don't care too much. From now on, if you lack rouge or something, just ask."

Just as he was talking happily, he heard a woman report that the second master was coming. Several people stood up to greet him quickly, and Li Wan hid behind the screen.

Jia Zheng came in with a smile on his face, first saluted the old lady, and then received the salutes from the juniors. When he saw Baoyu staring at him, he scolded, "Why didn't you go to study, you bastard who doesn't make progress? I don't expect you to either." Glory to your ancestors, just don't discredit your ancestors, and don't hold back those who want to earn face for their ancestors and want to chant Buddha!"

Baoyu was as frightened as a quail, she lowered her head and dared not make a sound.

Seeing him like this, the old lady was very distressed, "What to do, what's wrong with my Baoyu, you want to scold him like that. I was the one who kept Baoyu at home because I thought about their brothers and sisters who hadn't seen each other for a long time. , why did I smear the face of your second master!"

Jia Zheng quickly bowed his head to admit his mistake, "My son dare not."

The old lady snorted softly.Seeing that Jia Zheng seemed to have something to say, he drove the juniors out.

Jia Zheng saw that everyone had gone out, and he said with joy: "Old lady, the sage Long En, today issued a decree that concubines enter the palace and stay away from their parents, relatives and friends, which is harmful to nature and human relations. Special permission is allowed for families with concubines and above to divide their concubines. People can ask for an order to visit relatives on the Lantern Festival, but there are differences between monarchs and ministers, and there must be a place to visit relatives at home."

The old lady was overjoyed when she heard it, "This is really the grace of the emperor! The majesty made this decree when she was first promoted to the throne. It can be seen that our majesty has won the sacred heart. The decree must be invited, not only please but also Come on, the empress earned face inside, we can't hold back the empress outside."

Jia Zheng looked troubled, "My son thinks the same way, but Yuanzi..."

The old lady's eyes were bright, "Build! The garden will be built as soon as the decree is issued. This is the glory of the whole family, but it is just a garden. You call your elder brother and Zhen'er over, and I will tell you."

Jia Amnesty and Jia Zhen were invited over, and the two of them really said that they would listen to the old lady in everything, and asked Jia Zheng to quickly write a note to ask his relatives, if there was not enough space, he would find a way, and if the money was not enough, everyone would contribute.The interests of the family are above all else, which is deeply imprinted in the hearts of every patriarch, even though the patriarch may be lustful, he may be greedy for pleasure, he may have no ability, and he may not have a long-term vision.

When this kind of thing came out, it spread throughout the Rongguo Mansion within a moment, even the Ningguo Mansion was also honored.

The brothers and sisters also heard about it in one place, and Xiangyun clasped his hands and recited Buddha's name on the spot, "Amitabha, if this is confirmed, it will be a great joy."

Xichun laughed at her, "In the past, you still criticized me when I recited Buddha's name, but how is it going now? But let me show myself!"

Xiangyun pouted her, "I just recited a Buddhist name, but you read the whole scriptures, how is this different, do you love brother?"

Tanchun was also happy, "Sure enough, the eldest sister is blessed. I have never heard of such a thing in the past. The eldest sister has just become a virtuous concubine, and she will be immortal." What is said is that the emperor was born because of Yuanchun. fulfilled this will.

Baochai leaned over to talk to Baoyu, "Brother Bao, you should read more books, maybe the virtuous concubine will test your knowledge when she visits her relatives, even if you don't take the test, your knowledge will be good for your empress, right? "

Baoyu's happy face instantly turned a little ugly.Baochai sighed helplessly.

Xiangyun heard this, and came over and pulled Baoyu aside, "Sister Bao will spoil people's interest. When can't you read the book, do you care about this moment? I haven't seen my second brother for a long time. Second brother, you The rouge cream you gave me last time is really good, tell me how to make it, and I will make it myself when I get home."

Baochai wanted to relax, and said: "Brother Gangbao said that he will pack your rouge cream in the future, but now you are still asking what to do, just wait."

"Although I said that, what should I do if I don't have time to ask my second brother? Even if I go back, I will have time. If there are sisters or other people in the family, look at the rouge cream I use and ask me how to do it Or do I ask my second brother if I want it? So, it’s better for me to learn it myself. Of course, I won’t do it if I use it myself, so don’t play tricks on my second brother.” Xiangyun opened his mouth and said: .

When it comes to Rouge Baoyu, the interest comes up, and the discussion with Xiangyun head to head is very enjoyable.

Daiyu was waving her round fan and watching with a smile as Brother Liu taught Jia Lan, completely ignoring Ji Feng.Baochai smiled awkwardly by herself, "Young girl Yun's mouth!"

Seeing that Baochai was embarrassed, Tanchun came over to talk to Baochai, "Sister Bao, what have you been doing these days? I saw that your handkerchief was beautiful the other day, but I couldn't embroider such a bright job, please ask Sister Bao to teach me .”

Xichun pouted and pulled Yingchun aside to read a book.I swear in my heart: These three elder sisters really think she is the second sister-in-law of Bao, and now they are fawning on her.

Yingchun patted Xichun's hand, smiled and said nothing.Ever since the first room and the second room had a quarrel, Xichun has been a little bit estranged from Baoyu and Tanchun, but on the contrary, she has gotten closer to Xichun.

Li Wan looked at this group of sisters with envy and distress. She used to be a girl who quarreled and played with her sisters, but now she has become a dead tree with no life interest.He looked at Jia Lan again, rejoicing that Lan'er was still there, and there was still hope for life.