Enemies in the Red Chamber

Let's talk about the place where the servants at the back door of Jia's mansion live, Zhou Rui's family and Yu Xin's family are sitting around Zhou Rui's house.Yu Xinjia's heart was blunt, and he curled his mouth and said: "I don't care about the filth of these masters, as long as I have a bite to eat, I am satisfied. A slave is worthless, and being someone's slave is not doing it."

Both Zhou Rui's family and Yu Xin's family are dowry dowry companions. In this mansion, Lai Da and Lai Nanny are not as respectable, unlike Lai Da who left Jia's mansion and Lai Shangrong outside, who is still an official.After being implicated by Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng and being traced out of the mansion, she has no income. Now seeing the mansion in full swing, tens of thousands of hundreds of thousands of silver are flowing, and her eyes are naturally hot.

Zhou Rui's family knew Mrs. Wang's methods, and now that all kinds of second households are blooming, they don't think Mrs. Wang will lose, and they are still waiting to cling to the old master. "Fart your mother! If Lai Da hadn't been with the old old man before, he could be a housekeeper, and call the little masters of Brother Rong's generation Grandpa Lai? If Mammy Lai hadn't been accompanied by the old lady, would Lai Shangrong be called a housekeeper? The old lady is released and still has an official position? It was the old lady who spoke out and kicked it out. Look at us, and then look at others. The old lady Fengjun is doing it, the girl is supported by thousands of dollars, and the men still become officials and get rich. The daughter-in-law and son are the masters. You haven’t heard of the seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister’s door? Whoever is a slave is doing it. Why don’t you vote for Lai Shangrong’s door, that is also an official status.”

Yu Xin's family had nothing to say, curled his lips, and thought to himself: Bah, who doesn't know how to pick a tall branch to climb, it's not because seeing his old master is dying, he came to ask you to climb up with the second wife, just to say something nice , you took the mallet and regarded it as a needle.

But Zhou Rui regretted it to Yu Xin, "It's better for Housekeeper Lai to take a long-term view. The son begged for grace to be released as an official, and the foundation of the mansion was not lost. The youngest son and daughter still fell into the mansion. Look, Nowadays, it is not the sons, daughters-in-law, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law who can make a lot of money. At the beginning, I shouldn’t have begged my wife to let out all the girls and boys because I looked at being a decent family. The power in the mansion lives, there is no one to help if there is a slight mistake, and the master has no place to show favors. My girl and her shop are very difficult now. If there is still someone in the mansion in Fan’s family, Madam thinks highly of us, you don’t think this antique toy will be used by another family, the money they earn this time is enough for them to spend half of their lives.”

Yu Xin "Zhi'er" took a sip of wine, shook his head and said: "Hey! You are too false, and now the one who has decided to send antiques to the mansion is not your son-in-law? I have heard that the relatives of the imperial concubine and empress The second wife of Niang personally decided, who dares to replace it?! Our family is really miserable! The old master used to say so well, you do things for me, I will not lose you in the future. Now, there is no such thing as a little errand. .”

"Hey, how can it be compared with the past now. In the past, my son-in-law would take the lead in antiques. Now, several family members send them in together, and the wife just mentions them, and the men have to take care of the business. How much money can I make?" Zhou Rui said, "It's just better ideas than those who can't talk about it so far. I remember that your kid also set up a shop outside to make some stuff, but is there any use in the house? "

Yu Xindao: "I'm worried. My boy begged for grace to be released several years ago. He begged his grandpa to tell his grandma to open a cloth shop to make a living. There wasn't much good stuff, so it was just for ordinary people. When we were still in charge Even if we don't dare to think about the materials used for the clothes of the men and women in the mansion, even the deputy ladies don't need our materials, but after all, there are still so many rude women, girls and boys who come down with four sets of clothes in one season. That's enough. It's good now, since we came out, those people in this house who are bullying and bullying have worked hard, so there's no need for it anymore."

Yu Xin's eyes were red, and he continued: "Seeing the money flowing in the house, my family is going to starve to death, I am really not convinced in my heart. You said that my family and I have served you with all our heart and soul. One, dirty things, bad things, regardless of conscience, as long as the master tells you to do it, it will end up like this! Good brother, let me tell the truth today, please speak well in front of your wife , I don’t need a good job, even the job of hanging on trees and making flowers and leaves is good for our family. I will never let my brother work for nothing. From now on, [-]% of the harvest in the shop will be given to my brother to drink. "

Zhou Rui coughed lightly and said, "It doesn't matter to us. We are poorer than richer. If there is wine, we can drink it. It's not a big deal. It's just that it's not easy for us to talk about the guy in my family. One and a half errands are just a matter of one sentence, if it is a long-term business... Although the wife is generous and kind, we have to express it, isn't it reasonable?"

In fact, these are the unspoken rules that everyone defaults to. If someone's servant uses the name of the mansion to protect him, he must show something.Either it is directly filial piety to the master on the head, a part of the dry stock, or it is to show it during the holidays.

Yu Xin repeatedly agreed, "I should, I should, if I can survive, I will give [-]% to honor my master."

Even if the matter is said.

Zhou Rui's family went in the next day to pass a message to Mrs. Wang, "It's from Yu Xin and Yu Xin's family. They came to beg at home and said that they had done a lot of unconscionable things in the past. They deserved to be kicked out of the mansion. I dare not beg." The wife forgave them and just raised her hand to give them a bowl of rice. They are willing to give [-]% to honor the wife. Although it is not much, it is the heart of their family. They also said that they will obey the orders of the wife in the future, even if they can’t do much. For work, at least I know a lot of wives, slaves, and boys, and it’s cheap to run errands outside. If the wife thinks they can still be used, she can take them in when it’s convenient, and she can carry the sedan chair to spread the word and sweep the floor.”

Mrs. Wang twirled her rosary and said softly: "Since the big girl's wedding, I've been so busy that I'm dizzy, and I'm too old to be mentally ill. It's not good for Sister Feng's body since she gave birth to Sister Qiao. It can't help me much, but the things in her hands have to be helped by Ping'er. The garden repairs are now being managed by the uncle and the second master leading Zhen'er and Lian'er. I just watch If there is something inappropriate, I should say one more thing. But our family has always been a family of good deeds. Since I have asked you, I can't really see their family dying. How about this, you go tell Yu Xin's family and let her go Tell Zhen'er, just tell me what I said, the silk and satin materials used to wrap flowers and trees in the mansion are taken from her shop. I don't need them to thank me, just do it outside, what do you believe? Listen more, don't let us become deaf and blind like that meeting, and we don't know what's going on outside, which will insult the reputation of the mansion." Then asked: "Is your family okay? Do you have a livelihood? Income? Girls and boys, are you okay?"

Zhou Rui's family agreed one by one and showed their loyalty.

Mrs. Wang comforted again: "I know your difficulties, but what can I do? Originally, the master has already had a grudge, and Lian'er and Feng girl don't know who has lost their minds. The old lady spoke in person. Butler Lai has also been punished, and I can't offend the old lady and the master in this limelight. Wait a minute, I can't forget the benefits of your family."

Zhou Rui's family responded happily repeatedly.I am proud that the second wife is still in charge of the house after all, and being wronged for a while is nothing, and there will always be more benefits to make up for it.

It's also because of Lai Da's face, even though he was slapped to the end, he was still respectfully invited by the masters when encountering such a big event as visiting relatives.According to Jia Zhen's words, "Who can avoid making some mistakes in this life, let alone housekeeper Lai's fault for what happened this time. In order to keep the reputation in the mansion, they treated their family badly. Now that the empress has to be named a noble concubine, who else dares to be careless? After all, Butler Lai was once the old man's capable man. He has seen a lot, please It’s good to come up with an idea and have a good eye. There are us in big things, and those who are used to handling small things should be used for small things. Besides, the old lady is too old to be disturbed. The ones in front of my wife have also experienced the pick-up, those who set up the rules are the most familiar, and they can give pointers when they are invited."

When Jia Zhen, the head of the clan, spoke, no one in the other house dared to speak. The only room in the Rongguo Mansion who was qualified to intervene was Jia Lian who refused to accept it, but it was not his turn to speak. What can I do, I have to endure it.

Lai Da received the letter, and he was really indescribably proud. "Brother Lian, what's the matter with being a waste again? How can he twist his thighs with his thin arms? I don't dare to do anything, but he is fine. He wants to fly without three hairs." He also told his wife, "Say Nodding your head, you can't ignore Second Master Bao even in the hustle and bustle of the house, there will be many benefits in the future after taking care of Second Master Bao."

Nanny Lai also said: "It is said that after serving Baoyu well, it won the eyes of the old lady and the second wife, and also won the heart of the empress Xiande. Who doesn't know that the empress loves Baoyu the most when she is at home."

Lai everyone said: "Don't worry. Although I am not in the mansion, what I say is still effective. Especially when the letter from the head of the house is released, who dare not be convinced."

Lai Shangrong said happily: "I am also an official now, and I can buy houses, shops, and fields at will. I thought, we can't compare the big garden built in the mansion, but we can also build a small garden for my sisters and a few sisters. There is also a place to go on weekdays.”

As soon as Lai's big eyes rolled, he knew what his plan was, and he was also a little moved, but he was worried about committing a crime just now, so he looked at Madam Lai to let her make up her mind.If there is anyone who understands the old lady's thoughts best, no one dares to be the first if Nanny Lai is the second.

Nanny Lai thought for a while, then nodded in agreement, "It's feasible. Their little girls can't go anywhere else. It doesn't matter if they build a garden. When they get to their husband's house, they won't be as small as those ignorant ones. Prepare first. Let's build it after the mother visits relatives, and when it's finished, you can also invite old ladies, ladies, and girls to visit."

Since Nanny Lai said so, Lai Da knew what she knew, and there was a charter.