The Happy Man in the Red Chamber

After talking about Jia Lian, Mother Jia asked someone to hold Yingchun, who was just under three years old: "This is left behind by a noble child in front. He is about to be three years old. I took Xian'er with me after she left. Now you My sister-in-law has another one, just one year old. I thought, you should take her back today! Although she is a concubine, she is a girl after all."

Mother Jia held Xiao Yingchun in her arms for a while, then handed it to the nanny.An Lan let go of Jia Lian's hand, took Yingchun and hugged her in her arms.Little people, fleshy looking very cute.But looking at the fetal hair on the top of his head, he knew that it was not well maintained.She squeezed her little hands: "How many nannies take care of this child?"

Yingchun looked at the beautiful woman in front of her and was very scared.Not daring to move around, but looking at the old lady on the side.Mother Jia smiled and comforted her: "That's your mother, don't be afraid!"

Yingchun looked at An Lan, and An Lan also looked down at her.After a slight smile, he said to Jia Amnesty: "This eldest sister is sensible, you see...how good she is with me."

Jia Amnesty followed her words and looked at Yingchun.Thinking of that gentle woman, she nodded, "Probably like her own mother."

Mother Jia watched the interaction between the husband and wife, and she didn't take a moment to ask Mrs. Wang about the housekeeper in a low voice.Mrs. Wang explained in detail honestly, but she watched An Lan take out a small towel bag from her arms with sharp eyes.After opening wide, inside is a pair of half-moon jadeite bracelets.It looks very precious, and the green ones are like spring buds that have just emerged.An Lan carefully unbuttoned Yingchun's belt, hooked her chin with her fingers: "Listen, mother!"

She didn't want to raise other people's children, but the stepmother was different from Xiao III.For the children left behind by her original partner, she absolutely does not want to be a vicious stepmother.But for this girl who lost her mother and had no shelter and was finally sold by her father for 5000 taels of silver in the book, she felt more pity.Knowing that she was three or four years old, she specially asked someone to make such a pair of imperial green bracelets.

She has two purposes for this bracelet.When I was reading a book, it said that those nannies bullied the girls and left.Then, if it is good, you will not touch this pair of bracelets.If it's not good, it's just giving her a reason to do it.

After Jia's mother asked Mrs. Wang, she looked at Yingchun who had changed mothers and was smiling and nestling in An Lan's arms. She had seen the pair of bracelets before, and they were in very good condition.Even in her dowry, there are only a few of them.She smiled: "It's such a precious thing, if you give her a child, you'll feel bad if you lose it."

"It's nothing, but I can't make adults' stone materials. I think that if I have a sister in my family, I must use all the good things. I don't know if I will get such a one in the future. It's better Let's raise and practice my hands first, I don't lack these things anyway." An Lan said generously, pursing her lips and smiling.Jia Amnesty sat on the side, tapping his fingers on his knees, wondering what he was thinking.

Mother Jia looked at the two sons who were silent, and looked at the sky outside: "It's getting late, and you all haven't eaten yet. I'm old, and I need to eat some pastries when I wake up. These days, The second daughter-in-law is in charge of everything at home. Let her hand it over to you when you come back home. "

Mrs. Wang was taken aback when she heard that she was going to hand over her rights as a housekeeper.Then she looked at An Lan, feeling a little resentful in her heart.After all, she has only been involved in this family for three years, and the manpower has just been arranged.If this is handed over...how can she be willing.But Jia's mother had to listen to what she said.Now she will have a brother like Jia Zhu, and Jia Zheng is not very good with her anymore.

An Lan looked at her, mi.Mi Yan smiled: "There is no need to be so anxious. Since my siblings have been in charge of these years, I am afraid they are familiar with the way. I am a newcomer, how can I understand. Besides, my dowry is also troublesome. The old man My wife feels sorry for me, so let my younger siblings take care of it. On weekdays, at dawn, I will have someone open the gate of the Rongxi Hall, tidy up the side flower hall, and let my younger siblings use it. There is no division between the master and the uncle. Home, you don’t have to worry about it so much.”

She said it easily, but Jia Mu frowned: "There is no reason why the younger brother's family is in charge of the eldest brother's affairs. I think you are also a smart person, and I am afraid that you will understand after watching it for a month or two. Our family has a small population, and although we have many relatives, we all lived separately."

"Why not?" An Lan hugged Yingchun again, and made her sit upright by herself: "We live our lives behind closed doors, don't we? Besides, the master is in charge of everything in the front yard." The ones in the backyard are not just about my brothers and sisters. Wherever I have a kitchen, I eat and use my own things, so it doesn’t bother anyone. Let me tell you, these brothers and sisters are also helping you, old lady, so don’t worry about it. That's all."

She made it clear that in this house, the first room actually takes care of its own affairs, and the rest of the affairs in the yard are also the second room and the old lady's own business.As long as Rongxi hall is hers, does it matter?

The old lady also understood that, in fact, she didn't want the second daughter-in-law to hand over the rights of housekeeper.But right now, I haven't broken up with the boss yet, if I do too much, I'm afraid the rumors outside will be bad.The second child was finally promoted to Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Fifth Grade Industry, and Zhu'er was about to take the imperial examination again. Reputation was still important.

However, An Lan made it so clear.She would not refuse to accept it, but just nodded and thought for a while: "Then let the second daughter-in-law take care of it first, since it's all about the women in the family."

An Lan nodded, kneading Yingchun's small body and looked at Jia She: "Master, I have a merciless request. I think the elder sister is very cute, and the old lady also said that I should take it with me. Xi The flower hall has been built in the courtyard, and there are inevitably many people coming and going in the yard. When I came, I saw a two-story bungalow behind the east chamber on the road. Can you sort it out and give it to the eldest sister? How to say, we are also honored. The eldest sister of the national government. The eldest daughter of a third-rank general, it is impossible to get along with us."

She additionally reminded Jia She that Yingchun is still a decent daughter even if she is a concubine.Jia She turned to look at her, the corner of his mouth twitched: "Is what Madam said last night applicable here? Why don't you wait for Madam to come back and put her under Madam's name?"

Mother Jia looked at Jia Amnesty, her eyes widened.Mrs. Wang didn't think there was anything wrong with it, she just felt it was abrupt.Mother Jia patted the table: "What kind of bastard is this? Although the second girl is good, she is also a concubine after all. What will you do when you have a daughter in the future?"

An Lan knew that Jia Amnesty was in a hurry to settle accounts with her.She didn't stop her either, she just hugged Yingchun and lowered her head with a smile: "Master said yesterday that we won't have children in the future. It just so happens that one son and one daughter make up a good word. I can figure it out, after all, I'm born with a cold body." .Whether there is a child, I am afraid it is also a difficult matter. How can I say that I am also a stepmother?"

Hearing this, the atmosphere in the air suddenly gathered together.Mrs. Wang suddenly figured out why Mother Jia lost her temper, and Jia Amnesty rubbed her chin rascally: "I am also an elderly person, so I should take good care of it and do my best for the country while I am strong. Originally, the old lady disagreed because I didn't have a son. Now Lian'er is also in order, and someone in the house is in charge. After this year, I will also apply for a guard. The title that cannot be passed down by our family is just one It goes down one by one. It was said earlier that I have no fame and status, so I have lowered the inheritance. But in the end, our family is weak, and the emperor is worried. But now, I have an heir to inherit, and I have to work hard No. I can't, let Lian'er marry a broken-down girl in the future."

What he said inside and outside the words is that everything in the house in front of Mu Jia's body is supported by him, a first-class general.If there is no first-class general like him, then...

Mother Jia understood, but Mrs. Wang was very anxious.Her Yuanchun has always been the eldest daughter of the Rongguo Mansion, if Yingchun is now recorded under the name of her aunt.Then she is a serious daughter-in-law. How will Yuanchun be used in the future?It's embarrassing to say the least.

Mother Jia thought about it and looked at An Lan. She still hoped that An Lan would refuse.She patted the table: "There is no need to worry about this matter. You are also young. Our family can also hire an imperial doctor. Let's take a good look at having a child of our own in the future. What if it is a girl?"

"Why not?" An Lan looked at Jia She with an unhappy face, and stretched out her hand to pull his sleeve: "Don't be angry with the old lady about this. It's just a daughter. I heard about my coming to the capital. In fact, there is a big girl here. It must belong to the uncle’s family. Although the uncle said that he lives with us, but the old lady don’t blame me for being a straight-hearted person. It’s not good to say that the big girl of the uncle’s family is also the uncle’s family after all. Yes. On the scene, it is said that she is the eldest girl of our first-class general's mansion in Rongguo Mansion, and it is not well-known. In the future, I am afraid that I will talk about it. This kind of name is justified, the old lady made a good deal, and gave me the sister and son. This will not bother the people below to make the two big girls embarrassing."

The smile she said was sweet, and it seemed that everything was well-intentioned.But when Madam Wang heard this, she thought about pouring a tea bowl of water on it.However, there was an old lady on top who insisted that the trip did not take place.Just trembling with anger.An Lan picked up the tea bowl on one side, drank it for an hour and then lowered her head to ask Yingchun if she was thirsty.Yingchun shook her head, she was just sitting a little bored.She could also see how a three or four year old girl could sit still.

Jia Lian sat aside, looking at the little girl.He knew it was his sister, but after all, it was always raised by the old lady.He rarely had contact with this girl, but he knew that his mother's death had a lot to do with this girl's aunt.He secretly hated it, but the damned ones were all dead.Looking at this girl today, I don't think it's that annoying.

An Lan put the tea bowl aside, and handed her to Jia Lian: "Take your sister and go outside to see Jinger. She is a child, and she is not used to sitting."

Hearing the sound, Jia Lian glanced at Jia Mu and Jia She, stood up respectfully, nodded, hugged Yingchun in her arms, and walked out.

Watching the two brothers and sisters walk away, An Lan turned her head to look at Jia Mu who was thinking about something: "What does the old lady think? It was rude for me to say this on the first day I came in. But when it comes to this, I have to say it anyway." Yes. If the younger siblings are reluctant, I don't care whether the girl is raised by my side or where the younger siblings are. It's just a title, but sometimes this title is more important than others, isn't it?"

Mother Jia actually felt that if she agreed to this matter, there would be no harm.But if he did so, it would be equivalent to winning the favor of this woman.She was thinking about the eldest son Jue Heir, but now Lian'er is sick and has grown up, and she is about to start seeing her daughter-in-law now.In the past two or three years, I will also marry a wife.The boss is going out, and she can't stop it.It turned out that Lian'er didn't reach the preface, but later her original partner died.

"Boss, what do you mean?" She turned her head to look at Jia She, and asked what Jia She meant.There is nothing wrong with what the woman said, but she just rushed to this point.Now that this is the case, there is no need to stop.

Jia Amnesty looked at Mrs. Wang, and then at the smiling and happy woman.He tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair and said, "It depends on how much my brother is willing to part with me. I don't really care too much. Girl Yuanchun looks like a good girl. If my brother agrees, it's okay for us to live together as a family anyway." It's not difficult."

Jia Zheng could hear it clearly, and he knew it would not do him any harm as soon as he heard it.His mother also thought it was good, he nodded: "It's just a change in the genealogy, it's not a big deal. It's just..." He raised his eyes and glanced at An Lan: "Sister-in-law is a newcomer after all, if you can remember it first It’s even better under the name of sister-in-law.”

Hearing this, Jia She frowned: "The Jiang family won't agree to this matter. Before, there was a quarrel because of the dowry. It took half of it, and then it was done. How can I speak up?" It's not like you don't know about this matter. If you don't want to, forget it. I think she likes Yingchun. If it's after this month, I'll ask Brother Jing to handle this matter. Anyway, she's just a concubine, It's also her luck."

Jia Zheng listened to Jia Amnesty's words and stopped talking.Mother Jia listened, but also understood that there was no turning back on this matter.Besides, she was unwilling to put Yuan Chun under this woman's name.In the future, Yuanchun will definitely bring glory.Just look at the day... It's not good to have a stepmother.She thought for a while: "Just do as you said! It's just that in this family, the sequence of the girls should not be changed. You have no separation."

"Then I don't want to anymore!" After hearing this, An Lan glanced at Jia She: "It's easy for the master to say it, and he is a serious younger brother and daughter under my name. It's not a brother, but it's true." It’s okay for an older brother to call him Second Lord. How will we address the two sisters in the future?”

She spoke in a low voice, which meant to complain to Jia She.Mother Jia didn't know what she meant, she just sighed, after all, this matter was left before.If the boss doesn't mention it, that's fine.But I mentioned it, and said that if you want to change the family tree, you have to do it properly.She looked at An Lan: "Don't tell him, I've decided on this matter. When I see Yuan Chun in the future, I'll call her Sister Yuan. Just call Yingchun Eldest Sister."

She thought no matter what, Yuan Chun is already 12 years old now.Another year will happen to be the selection year, who knows if she will be the eldest or the second child when she is sent to the palace.As long as the name of Rongguo Mansion is hung, it will be easy to use.

Hearing the old lady's concession, An Lan flattered with a smile: "The old lady is still careful in doing things!"

She knew that Mother Jia must have plans to send Yuan Chun to the palace, and she was very interested in the Grand View Garden in the future.Simply, she didn't mean to stop it.

With the matter of welcoming the spring settled, An Lan lost the interest in speaking again.Jia She felt very good about the deal of exchanging a daughter for a life-saving grace.He wondered if he should just go through the back door and finish the matter.What Jia Mu was thinking at this time was how to get Yuan Chun into the palace.As for the future, that can only be said later.Of course, there is also Jia Zhu's marriage.It also has to be done, she doesn't want to hand over the rights of housekeeper, most of them also have this effect.

After that, the gifts brought were divided.The one for Jia Mu was a brocade jacket with a brown base, and the same piece of brocade was used on the whole body.The gold thread and silver thread on the top are dotted with millet pearls, which is very luxurious.With two pairs of wide-mouth cloth shoes.It is embroidered with the pattern of Baizi celebrating the birthday, which has a very good meaning.

For Mrs. Wang, it was a dress with dark red sleeves rolled four layers of brocade.The openings are embossed with gold beans.A set of emerald golden noodles is also finely crafted.

Jia Zhu's pens, inks, papers and inkstones are also famous products.However, compared to others, it is a bit thinner.After all, he is a boy and has grown into a weak crown, these are also okay.

It was past time for breakfast.An Lan hugged one, and pulled the other into the east room of the main room of Rongxi Hall, and put Yingchun on the kang that had been warmed up early.Jia Lian stood there well-behaved.In order to marry this, his father sent all his aunts away before.Now the yard is empty, and there are no more disturbing things.

An Lan called for sugar water, but Jia Lian didn't give it.She asked Liuli to feed Yingchun, and asked herself: "I wanted you to move here from the yard on the west, but I don't know any good yards around here. After all, you are a little It is inconvenient for the child to live far away. In the future, if your father finds a master for you, I am afraid that you will have to move around all the time."

"It's good where to live. It's close to the front yard, so it's convenient to go back and forth. It's just a bit far from here." Jia Lian didn't want to move, because moving here has too many eyes, and even the time for practicing exercises has to be stolen.

How could An Lan not know what he was thinking, and bowed her head with a smile: "You are a child, I am worried after all. When your father comes back later, I will tell him. Find a better yard and renovate it into a second entrance with a moon gate Besides, I said that I want to show you your daughter-in-law. When your family went to my house, you said that you need an elder to show you when you are old. I don’t know anyone in the capital. You Do you have your own ideas? What kind of one do you want?"

Hearing this, Jia Lian blushed immediately.He lowered his head: "The master and wife look good, so they are good."

"You live your life." An Lan shook her head and smiled: "You are free to go out and go to find out who has a good girl. I originally thought that if Sister Yuan could come to our side, then I would take her with you in the future. If you watch her attend some flower parties and tea parties, you can also see some of them."

Jia Lian lowered his head and said nothing, and used half a bowl of sugar water on the end of Yingchun.The nurse who had been waiting outside the door was ushered in.An Lan looked at the nanny, put down the tea bowl and only Jia Lian said: "Take your sister to play in the interior, let the little girl pay attention. She has eaten sugar water, and she will have to go to the toilet later."

Jia Lian nodded with red skin, stretched out her arms and carried Yingchun into the room.