Enemies in the Red Chamber

Lin Ruhai arranged for someone to go to Shandong to inquire, but he didn't know that Mrs. Yang was also worried about her son.Yang Shili went out for a trip and turned himself into black charcoal. On the day he came back, all the ladies were playing at his home, and he was seen to be serious. He was not very popular in the first place, and now it is even worse.Don't look at those people's nice words, such as being filial to the elders, caring for the younger brother, and being a gentleman, boasting like a flower, in fact, which one is not laughing at him behind his back.When Mrs. Yang talked about the second son's marriage, they all became like mussels, their mouths were tightly shut, or they immediately changed the topic, and no one answered.

Originally, the Yang family had such family rules, and the family had a great career. There must be many people who love their daughter and want to marry her in, but who can tell that Yang Shili has a weird temper. eye matter.Let's just talk about business, and just tell the subordinates who are in charge. He has to say what he can't understand deeply unless he sees it with his own eyes.Later, regardless of the business of the family shop, if you want to go out for a trip, you can honestly look at the scenery, write poems and paintings when you travel, and write a travel note if you can’t.He didn't, but he drew some river courses and went out, and he always went to the local yamen to give advice, and every time he came back, he looked like a little old man.This time is even better, I went directly to the farm. Farming is not like others watching by yourself and letting others do it, then raising flowers and drinking a pot of wine, praising the morning sun, lamenting the sunset, and experiencing the pastoral style. Going to dig out the dung in person, the steward of the village almost fainted from fright, and sent a letter to the family in a hurry, really acting like an ordinary farmer.

With a son like this, who would be willing to marry his daughter who was raised by swallowing gold and swallowing jade in the palm of his hand, let alone others, even Mrs. Yang herself, if she had a daughter, she would not be willing to marry him.If she really wanted to marry her daughter to him, would she go out with him and mess around?Follow along, who can bear the pain? !If you don't follow, you will have to be a widow for 360 days in [-] days a year!

However, it is still impossible to find a concubine daughter to make do with. There is no precedent for the son of the Yang family to marry a concubine daughter. He would rather be alone for the rest of his life.What a crime!

So, when Yang Shili's aunt in Beijing sent a message to Mrs. Yang saying that a Lin Hanlin had taken a fancy to Yang Shili and wanted to betroth his daughter-in-law to him, and that the daughter-in-law was still doing well, she almost went crazy with joy.After asking Mr. Yang to confirm that there is no hindrance to marrying Lin Hanlin's family, he walked around the house several times, and then wanted to prepare things to go to Beijing. The nanny next to her reminded him whether he fell in love with the second master after seeing him, why not Asking him to come over and ask, Mrs. Yang calmed down and planned to ask first before talking.

Yang Shili was quite puzzled when he heard Mrs. Yang calling him, because Mrs. Yang didn't want to see him since she came back. The original words were like this: "Before this black face turns white, you don't come close to me. I will have a headache when I see you." .”

Hearing Mrs. Yang ask him if he met a Hanlin surnamed Lin in Beijing, he wondered: "No, I didn't live in Beijing for a long time at that time, and I came back after a few days because of my inappropriate words. I met a Hanlin, whose surname was Mei, and because I thought their family was too popular, I didn’t have a close relationship with them. The Hanlin is originally a noble position, so I don’t know that such a villain..."

"Okay, okay, stop talking about the style of a literati, it will give you a headache when you hear it. You say you know everything, why don't you know the golden mean, and act a little more restrained, you also said the song Straight from the middle..." Mrs. Yang was halfway through talking, she didn't know what to think of, and waved her hand, "Hey, what do I tell you these things, haven't I said less these years, and I haven't seen you. Would you Think about it, has any Hanlin surnamed Lin ever seen you, or his son has seen you?"

Yang Shili rubbed his chin embarrassingly. He also knew that his mother was worried about him, but there was nothing he could do about it. He was such a person.And what I did was right, didn't I see that my grandfather, father, and uncle didn't say anything else.

"The one surnamed Lin..." Yang Shili thought for a moment, and said, "There is someone I know well, but I don't know if his father is Hanlin now. Mother knows that when I came back from Yangzhou, I was on the same boat with a young master." , his surname is Lin, and we met in Beijing last time. His father used to be the censor of salt inspection in Yangzhou, and he said that he has been transferred to Beijing. I don’t know if he has become Hanlin.”

Mrs. Yang asked: "When you came back with a tanned head?" Then thoughtfully, she said to herself: "It shouldn't be."

"Hey, I'm going home this time." I was a little embarrassed to be called Heitantou by my mother.He asked again: "I don't know why mother thought of asking this today?"

Mrs. Yang said unhappily: "I want to see whether they have taken a fancy to you or our Yang family. Your aunt sent a letter saying that Lin Hanlin has taken a fancy to you for her eldest daughter. The girl is fine, so I'm worried. Thank God, you still have someone to ask for."

Yang Shili was embarrassed to say that, "I heard that there is a elder sister in Brother Lin's family."

When Mrs. Yang heard that the young master of the Lin family had seen Yang Shili's current appearance, she felt a little bit at a loss. It seemed that he really fell in love with Shili, and it wasn't that he didn't know anything about Shili and only liked the reputation of the Yang family.He waved him away, "It's just right, I've seen you before, and I'm not afraid that you will be frightened if you go away like this, so clean up and go to Beijing with me in a few days. Your father also said that the Lin family is a good family. I think the girls who have been educated are not bad, and if they are really suitable, they will be hired back. You go with me, and I will see if I can discuss it with Mrs. Lin and let you meet other girls. Our family is not interested in those messy things Son, two people have to be on the same page. I really owe you. Finding a wife depends on family background, character, and you have to think about matching temperaments. Don’t let me worry about each other .” Seeing Yang Shili still giggling, he pointed at him and said bitterly, “Especially you!”

It's quick to say, even Mrs. Yang stayed in the house with Yang Shili all day long, and Yang Shili's face was still dark when he arrived in Beijing.Jia Min laughed at the first sight, and even Mrs. Yang, Yang Shili's aunt, who was connecting the two families, was a little bit dumbfounded. Mrs. Yang's hair was full of black lines.Jia Min said: "I'm sorry, I just remembered what my son said a few days ago. When my son went to Beijing and came back by boat with your son, he told a lot about your son at home. He is a good boy."

Mrs. Yang said with a wry smile: "Don't praise him, just this kid, I'm really worried to death."

Jia Min asked Yang Shili a few words, and saw that his attitude was neither humble nor overbearing, his speech was clear and his manners were good, so he said to him, "Your brother Lin has been thinking about you all the time, so this time you have to follow along, let's go and play with them."

Then he said to Mrs. Yang: "Children are all debts. When I was young, I hoped that they would grow up. When they really grow up, it is really an endless worry."

After another conversation, Mrs. Yang saw that Jia Min was quite satisfied with Yang Shili, so she winked at Mrs. Yang.Mrs. Yang laughed and said, "People say that daughters are mother's little padded jackets, but it's a pity that there are no girls in my family. I heard that the girls of the Lin family are outstanding, and Mrs. Lin will bring them out one day for us to see."

Jia Min knew that it was Mrs. Yang who wanted to see Daiyu, so she said with a smile, "The older one in my family is better, but the smaller one gives me a headache too. There will be a religious event in Ci'an Temple in three days, why don't we go to get a taste of Buddha together?" It happened that Daiyu could meet the young master of the Yang family.Daiyu only heard that the Yang family's rules were good, so she devoted herself to the Yang family. She hadn't met the young master of the Yang family yet, so she decided to meet the insurance first before making a decision.There are two adults watching, and there will never be words of private exchange.

Mrs. Yang was wondering how to mention this, but Jia Min thought of it first, and happily agreed, agreeing to see you in Ci'an Temple in three days.

Jia Min went back and talked to Daiyu, saying: "I seem to be a good boy. Your father also sent someone to inquire about it. You also know that there are no shortcomings except those that ordinary people seem to be out of tune. But we Isn't it just because he likes him. It's just that he doesn't look so refined and fair. I think I have to ask you to meet him if he can succeed. Our family doesn't have so many sayings. Your own comfort is the most important thing. "

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, feeling touched by Jia Min's thoughtfulness.Other people's homes were ordered by their parents and the matchmaker's words. Lin Hai and Jia Min not only discussed with her and listened to her opinions, but also allowed her to meet each other. After doing this, Daiyu was no longer dissatisfied.

Immediately after Jia Min left, Brother Liu appeared, puffing his cheeks and asking angrily, "Are you really going to marry Yang Shili?"

Daiyu asked him to sit down, and said with a light smile, "It's been so many years, I've brought you up with my own hands, from such a small size to such a high height." You are such a small boy, you hold injustice for me, you offend this one, you offend that one, you can’t do anything, but you still try a little hard, in fact, the things in my previous life are almost gone in my heart. At that time, I knew you were going to let me marry into the Eastern Palace. I’m so angry, you don’t know it’s me, and you treat me so well as your own sister all the time, why did you suddenly change? You must know the feeling of being betrayed, and I can’t help but go to you to settle the score gone."

Brother Liu anxiously said: "You all said that what I did was wrong, and now that I think about it, what I did was indeed wrong. But I really didn't have bad intentions when I let you enter the East Palace, it didn't mean that I would sell you and leave you alone. "

Daiyu said: "I know, even if I didn't understand it at the time, I knew it later. You are just thinking in the way of ordinary people. I didn't expect that I don't care about such a life at all. I don't blame you for this. , but it is impossible for me to treat my younger brother like other people's elder sisters. I believe you are still resenting me in your heart, and you can't smile away your grievances. Let's just do it like this. I marry you and you marry me. Take one step at a time, and this knot will always be resolved in this life."

Liu Ge'er opened his mouth, but didn't say anything else, took a deep look at Daiyu, and left.

Three days later, when Daiyu saw Yang Shili, her first thought was, "Sure enough, it's the same as what I thought." According to the descriptions of Liu Geer, Lin Ruhai, and Jia Min, Daiyu had already set a model for Yang Shili in her heart. Now that there is not much difference between the two, I am deeply satisfied.

But Yang Shili was miserable, as if he had been struck by lightning, he was stunned for a moment, his mind was full of "it's the same as in my dream".Yang Shili, as a normal boy who has seen erotic pictures but has no room, of course he also had dreams.But the person in the dream appeared in front of him, and he could marry back home as a wife, which is really exciting.

Must behave well!Yang Shili thought so, but it was a pity that his body was out of control, he stuttered when he spoke, and he felt like he was in a dream all day long. A childish person who was quite stable at first could compete with Brother Chen.Seeing him like this, Daiyu didn't feel nervous anymore, and could tease him to talk, which made him even more nervous, until finally she almost bumped into a tree with her hands and feet.The girl who followed behind suppressed her laughter and blushed.

The two children were very satisfied when they met, and the parents had no objections. Within two days, the Yang family invited the official media to come to propose marriage, and the marriage was considered finalized.Since Daiyu was still young, the two agreed to wait for Daiyu to reach the age of 15 before getting married.

The author has something to say: people like Yang Shili are not welcome, but fortunately there is another Daiyu who is willing to have him.