The red building is so arrogant

Chapter 174 Lantern Festival [Part [-]]

I was tired from shopping last night.

The next morning, Jiao Shun held Xiangling and jade bracelets in his arms, and slept until the sun was high before getting up.

While washing here, Liu Wu'er came looking for it, and reported that Uncle Xue had just sent a bear's paw, saying that it was just hunted outside the city yesterday, and the bloody one was very fresh.

When he went back to the valley to hunt last time, Xue Pan was always thinking about those old bears, and he really searched for them if he didn't want to!
If you say that this guy is not good at being a human being, those bears were originally a gimmick in the hunting ground in the valley.

Even in the Duke's Mansion, there are not many fresh bear paws - there are three or five of them cooked on the plate every year.

So after Jiao Shunyong finished rinsing his mouth with tea, he led Xiangling and the two of them over to have a look.

Because it is a winter bear in the next year, the bear's paw looks smaller than expected, about six or seven catties in weight, and the joints are obviously not fat.

Seeing the bloody flesh on the wrist of the bear's paw, Xiang Ling didn't dare to look any further, bowed her head and continued to chant Amitabha.

"Sister-in-law Li [cook lady], I'm afraid she hasn't fixed this thing before?"

Yu Chuan looked at it curiously, but couldn't help worrying and said, "Why don't you send it to the house and let the person in charge of cooking help with the cooking? Anyway, the old lady is hosting a banquet in the Dahua Hall of the East Mansion today, and they are at home. To be idle is to be idle."

This thing is actually just a novelty, it may not be as delicious as venison, if you mess around with it, it will be completely ruined.

"just forget it."

Jiao Shun shook his head and said: "The few masters in the Duke's Mansion all like to eat the soft and bland food like the old lady, and it's just a waste to send this food over - let's take it to Qinghong Tower, and take it as it is." The method of his roast duck is to make it crispy and tasty."

As he spoke, he summoned Shuan Zhu, who was bragging with the coachman in the porter's house, and ordered him to carry it in a bamboo basket and send it to Fenggong City.

By the way, he also gave him five taels of silver, so that he didn't have to hurry back and go shopping in the street—you can keep the money, just don't forget to bring some gifts back to Granny Hu.

And because Jiao Da was specially invited for that post, Jiao Shun went to the east room of the hall to inquire.

After this winter, the old man became more and more depressed, but when he heard that he was going to the East Mansion for a banquet, he immediately poked his neck and scolded: "Whoever wants to go, Mr. Jiao is too lazy to look at those tortoises. Lamb!"

So Jiao Shun went to the stove to order him to get him some festive and restrained food, so that the old man could feel the atmosphere of the New Year to some extent - but the wine should be less, and he would not dare to let him get drunk and hurt his body again.

Seeing that it was approaching noon [[-] o'clock], Jiao Shun led Xiang Ling and Yu Chuan out of the house, and rushed along the inner wall to the front yard of Rong Mansion. Along the way, there was a big lantern hanging three or five steps away. , which are filled with bright red butter candles.

No wonder they all send lanterns to their own homes. They have bought so many affectionately, and even such a remote place as the inner wall is full of them.

Lanterns are fine, at least they can be used next year after being put away, but this butter candle is a pure consumable, and the price is quite expensive. If these countless lanterns are lit, it may cost hundreds of taels a day. silver.

After four or five days, it will be two to three thousand taels!
This is just candle money, other expenses may be more than twenty times!
Jiao Shun couldn't help being dumbfounded, the first month of last year was not so extravagant, and this year, in order to build another courtyard, the family should have been more frugal, but they became more and more extravagant.

When we arrived at Ningguo Mansion through the halls and courtyards, the weather changed slightly—of course, there were still a lot of flowers around the big flower hall, after all, both the eastern and western mansions held banquets here.

Although the old lady treats guests at night, the younger generation has all gathered at noon.

Jiao Shun first sent Xiangling and Yuchuan to You's house, and then went into the flower hall alone.

At this time, a monkey show was being performed on the stage, and Jia Rong was taking Jia Huang, Jia Qin and other close relatives, and was patrolling the big flower hall.

Seeing Jiao Shun coming in from the outside, everyone rushed forward to salute.

Jiao Shun bowed in a bow, wondering, "Where are Uncle Zhen and Second Master Lian?"

"This……"

Jia Rong sneered and said, "Father and Second Uncle heard that famous actors came to the family, so they went to the back to praise them."

These days, apart from the fact that the domestic troupes will deliberately choose women, the actors who sing operas outside are basically men, and it is generally not the case that the tyrants bully the female actors.

But when meeting masters like Jia Zhen and Jia Lian, even male actors cannot escape disaster.

Jiao Shun was feeling unlucky, and the monkeys in the stands felt gay among the gays. It happened that Baoyu and Xue Pan led Jia Yun to rush over, and the two gatherings became more and more lively.

Unsurprisingly, Xue Pan attracted the audience's attention with his experience of hunting bears. After he finished speaking with gesticulations, he realized that Jia Zhen and Jia Lian were not there. At the moment, I am also gearing up to join in the fun.

Jia Rong hurriedly stopped him.

It's not that Xue Pan is afraid of seeing something he shouldn't see when he goes there, but he's worried that the three of them won't be able to share the spoils when he goes.

Everyone gathered at the same table, Hu Hu from the mountains, the south and the sea, and the people in the court and the market chatted nonsense. Somehow, they talked about the fact that Wang Taiwei was in the south and was ordered to meet the Xiyi envoy.

"Listen to the newspaper."

Jia Rong then asked Xue Pan, "Your uncle also boarded the iron-clad steamer in Xiyi?"

"And this thing?!"

Hearing this, Xue Pan stared at the bull's-eye, and said with a sigh of relief: "I knew, I would go to the south to see something rare! When the Westerners killed Jinmen Mansion last time, I wanted to go and see it, but I didn't like it." My mother was crying and fussing and stopped me from going."

On weekdays, he only read some 'Zong Er Essays'. When Jia Rong asked him about these things, he obviously asked Yu Blind.

"That's a pity!"

Jia Qin gestured to the side: "My nephew heard that the steamer can breathe fire on the top, and there are two big wheels on the bottom. It can run against the wind faster than a carriage!"

"It's strange that the navy of the imperial court is no match for it, just because it runs so fast, even if it hits it directly with iron armor, it sinks!"

Jia Juan also chimed in, but his bragging became more and more mysterious.

"Actually, it's not as mysterious as rumored."

Jiao Shun said with a smile: "The so-called fire from the top is actually just the smoke from the chimney of the boiler—similar to the ones we use for heating—the two big wheels are the same as paddles for dragon boats, only If it is driven by a steam engine, it will last far longer than manpower.”

Xue Pan also stared and said: "If you want me to say, no matter what you do, you are just playing a hero on the water. If you really want to face to face, then the Westerners will not be our size!"

Although he was curious about what the steamer boat looked like, he couldn't see others bragging for Xiyi, bearded and staring, which made Jia Huang and Jia Qin very upset.

Jia Rong was just watching the fun, and Jia Yun was not easy to interrupt.

Jiao Shun interrupted in a hurry and asked where those bear paws were, and then he boasted happily again.

The men chatted in the big flower hall.

Wang Xifeng also led Ping'er to You's courtyard, and when he entered, he saw You and Li Wan sitting side by side, whispering something in their ears, and Li Wan, who was teasing her, blushed and was coquettish.

It's rare to see this widowed sister-in-law so lively.

And when did You Shi get so close to her?

Wang Xifeng raised a bit of vigilance in his heart, shook his handkerchief and said bitterly: "Hey, sisters-in-law, what are you talking about? They are all in the room and have to bite their ears——how about I avoid it for a while and wait for you?" Come back when you're done?"

There is nothing new in Youshi's mouth, it's just love between men and women.

Li Wan was already tired of listening, and it's not good to pretend to leave every time. Today, he endured listening to a few more words, and was bumped into by Wang Xifeng when he didn't want to.

She was guilty and embarrassed at the same time, and her words naturally became sharp: "We are not carrying people, we are just carrying you."

"Okay!"

Wang Xifeng put her fists upside down on her slender waist, shook her head and scolded with a smile: "Listen to what my sister-in-law said, I really broke the scandal! Let me sit at the top and have a good trial of you! "

Seeing that the two of them had needles hidden in their cotton, You Shi hurriedly got up to smooth things over and said, "You are here. Have you ever made a decision when the old lady will leave? I have sent people to ask for it over and over again, but there is no certainty. I am afraid that it will happen soon Something went wrong!"

"What are you panicking about?"

Wang Xifeng didn't take it seriously: "It's fine for the old lady to pick me, but she can still pick your nephew and granddaughter-in-law? It's also thanks to the demolition of the big flower hall in our house, otherwise I won't have a few days to spare."

As he spoke, he asked Jia Lan again: "I heard that Brother Lang will go to study outside after he is [-]? His sister hasn't seen him for a few days, and he is thinking about it. I don't think he will leave home soon."

"There are four or five days off every month, and it's not like I won't come back."

Li Wan said with a smile: "Besides, before leaving home, I will always go to your place to have a word, and then I will let him go over earlier, to play with my sister - by the way, I will also ask you for some good stationery to support him. "

"Then I specified that I should take out the bottom of the box. When Brother Lang wins the first prize, I will get it back for my children and grandchildren!"

Wang Xifeng said, then turned to Ping'er and said: "You can make a note, if I get drunk and forget to clean up later, please remind me quickly."

Ping'er was about to answer, but Wang Xifeng caught a glimpse of someone poking at the door, and couldn't help shouting: "Which one is unruly, pretending to be a ghost at the door?!"

Li Wan and You Shi also followed the prestige, but saw Yu Chuan approaching shyly.

Seeing that it was her, Wang Xifeng's face softened a little, and he scolded with a smile: "I really learned from someone. I have only been to Jiao's house for a few days, and I am like a monkey who learned from brother Shun—tell me, but what's the matter?" Want to report?"

Although this is in the East Mansion, she is still giving orders.

"Back to all grandmas."

Yu Chuan hurriedly explained: "I was Grandma Xunzhen who wanted to take a leave of absence and go to my sister's place to deliver some things. I didn't want to bump into the grandmas talking together, so I didn't dare to come in for a while."

"I don't know what's the matter."

Afraid of being snatched by Sister Feng again, You Shi immediately said: "You go, if it's convenient, please ask Second Aunt for instructions, and see if there is anything else that needs to be prepared separately."

Yu Chuan responded crisply, and stepped back out of the living room.

Wang Xifeng showed off to the two with a smile: "A while ago, our master heard from the second master that Brother Shun's work-study program in the Ministry of Industry will probably be promoted by one liter when it is implemented--I was a child. Watching him grow up, but I don't think this monkey has great abilities."

You Shi and Li Wan knew that Wang Xifeng was using this to boast, so they all praised her for being a good trainer.

It's just that Youshi was talking, but secretly laughed at Jiao Shun's abilities, perhaps she, the old master, knew the least.

…………

West House.

Yu Chuan hurriedly found Wang's courtyard, and because of the extraordinarily busy Lantern Festival, Jin Chuan was free only in the afternoon.

The two sisters simply placed a few dishes of scenic side dishes in the back seat, and chatted while eating the shredded pork and green stem porridge.

After a few gossips, Yuchuan talked about what he saw and heard yesterday.

She described it vividly first, and Baoyu was like a small bird beside King Jingjing, and then reminded with a low voice: "Sister, Second Master Bao grew up among women since he was a child. Forget it, if there is such a thing as a woman..."

"Bah bah bah!"

Jin Chuan was annoyed when he heard this, spit a few times, threw the spoon into the bowl, and scolded with a straight face: "Where did you hear the gossip, but came to this yard to talk nonsense—if your wife heard it Go, I'm afraid even I will die!"

"Where is the gossip?"

Yu Chuan has been in charge of Jiao's house for a long time, and he is not as obedient to his sister as he was back then. Although he saw his sister was annoyed, he still pouted and retorted: "Obviously I saw it with my own eyes, and our uncle told me not to tell anyone about it." ——I was afraid that my sister would miss her life, so I thought of coming here to remind me! Well-intentioned, how could I offend my sister?!"

"What Uncle Jiao said is the truth!"

Jin Chuan stared at his sister and shouted: "As the saying goes, seeing may not be true, let alone you just saw Bao Erye and King Beijing Jing shopping - how noble is the prince? It is common sense for Bao Erye to be nice in front of him, but you are so innocent." Dirty thoughts..."

Yu Chuan was also annoyed: "Why am I dirty?! Could it be that the matter between him and Qin Zhong earlier was also fake?!"

"Of course it's a lie! The Qin family is also a family of poetry and books, and Mr. Qin is the most obedient and courteous..."

"Ha! If he had been well-behaved and courteous, in the school..."

One tried to defend his sweetheart, and the other couldn't bear the sight of his elder sister defending his faults. The two sisters started arguing in the back seat when they said something to each other.

Just as the sound was louder than the sound, I suddenly heard "knock knock" someone knocking on the door outside.

Both of them hurriedly stopped talking, and Jin Chuan asked in a panic: "Who is it? Who is outside?"

"It's me, Caixia."

I heard the outside said: "My wife said to pack up, I'm going to the old lady's place."

"I'm coming!"

Jin Chuan agreed, and quietly went to the door, seeing that Caixia turned her head away without hesitation, she was a little relieved, and turned around to complain to Yu Chuan: "Look at you, you are causing trouble, if she really listens to you... "

"So what if I heard it?!"

Yu Chuan said angrily: "Sister, you can just push me. Could it be possible that my wife can surpass our master and kill me?!"

Jin Chuan stomped his feet in hatred: "Are you trying to piss me off by saying this?! You can't write two sisters in one stroke. Then she won't be able to do anything to you, can she not do anything to me?!"

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault, it's all over, right?!"

As Yu Chuan spoke, he walked out, still muttering: "Since my sister doesn't believe what I say, I won't say anything to you in the future."

"You little heartless, but..."

Jin Chuan hurried a few steps and was about to curse again, but saw Yu Chuan walking towards the main room alone.

Frightened, she quickly grabbed Yu Chuan's sleeve and asked anxiously, "What are you going to do?!"

"Grandma Zhen asked me to ask by the way to see if there is anything else to be arranged over there." Yu Chuan said, lowering her voice: "It doesn't matter whether the female body is true or not, even if my sister takes advantage of her heart in the future, can she still cross it?" Assailant?"

Saying that, without waiting for Jin Chuan to answer, he left her and went into the main room.

(End of this chapter)