The red building is so arrogant

The first day of February in the sixth year of Longyuan.

After breakfast, Jia Baoyu copied the "Book of Filial Piety" wrapped in a blanket, sniffing his nose. Even though the ginger soup and the snuff bottle took turns, he still felt dizzy and dizzy after copying the book for a long time.

If it was normal, someone would have already thought of ways to entertain him.

But Xiren followed Tanchun to Jiao's house, and Sheyue was locked in the firewood room in the front yard again. The two most caring maids were not around, but those little maids were worrying about their future, so they naturally let He felt the coldness of the world.

At the beginning, Baoyu could barely hold back, but when his head was swollen, he couldn't help but angrily dropped his pen, and smashed up the "Book of Filial Piety" that he had written in the middle of the night, and threw it under the bed indiscriminately. .

The two little maids who came up temporarily were frightened and fell silent, but the servants outside heard the sound and came in, but they were chased away by Baoyu's voice.

He half-slumped on the chair, wiped his nose, and asked in a low voice, "It's already this time, why haven't Xiren and Third Sister come back?"

The two little servant girls have been guarding the room with him, how could they answer this question?
Fortunately, one of them was quite smart, and immediately said: "If the second master is in a hurry, the servants will go to the front yard and wait first. When they see the third girl and sister Xiren, they will come back and report immediately."

Baoyu waved his hand, impatiently signaling her to go easy.

Under the envious eyes of her companions, the maid seemed to escape out of Yihong Courtyard.

However, this little maid escaped quickly and came back quickly. In less than a quarter of an hour, she ran back to Yihong Courtyard in a hurry.

"how?!"

Seeing this, Baoyu jumped up from his chair and said excitedly, "But the attacker has come back?"

Yesterday, Xiren kept silent, and suddenly followed Tanchun to Jiao's house. He thought about it for a long time at night, and finally realized that it was probably the suggestion of "becoming a monk together" that hurt Xiren's heart.

After all, what she originally wanted was not to go to the temple, but I made an appointment with her in the temple before going back. Isn't this what pot is not opened and which pot is not to be lifted?

So since the morning, Baoyu has been thinking about how to make up for this mistake - after all, his biggest advantage is that he admits counsel quickly, especially in front of young women.

Of course, it is also a major feature of him to never correct after repeated admonitions, and to commit repeated offenses after correcting.

At this time, I saw the little maid shaking her head vigorously while panting heavily.

Baoyu immediately slumped back on the chair like a deflated ball, and asked feebly, "Since Xiren hasn't come back yet, what did you come back for?"

"Back to the second master's words."

The little maid hurriedly explained: "Sister Xiren will not be able to come back for a while. I just ran into the front yard when I bumped into the Jiao family who sent a letter, saying that Miss Shi gave birth to a child on the fourth watch. Fat boy!"

"what?!"

Baoyu jumped up again when he heard the words, put his hands together and said, "This is really God's blessing!"

After the joy, he couldn't help shaking his head and sighing: "All the past is still in front of my eyes, I don't want to think that sister Yun has already become a mother."

Thinking of such a happy event, Baoyu must have someone from the family to visit her, so Baoyu hurried out of the Yihong Courtyard and hurried to the hut in Qingtang, planning to go to Jiao's house with Mrs. Wang.

He thought it was beautiful, thinking that he would take the initiative to follow, firstly, he could visit Xiangyun's mother and son, and secondly, he could resolve the misunderstanding with Xiren as soon as possible.

But in the hut of Qingtang, Bao Yu just revealed his meaning, but was jointly opposed by Mrs. Wang and Li Wan.

"Aren't you sick? If you get sick, what should you do?! By the way, what about the filial piety scripture that the master asked you to copy? If you don't finish copying it, go out... In short, let's take it easy for yourself! "

Baoyu was at a loss for words when he heard the words, he was too busy to kill two birds with one stone, but he forgot that he was still suffering from a cold, and it was not suitable for contact with babies at all, so he withered immediately.

Mrs. Wang and Li Wan's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are not used to him now, and seeing that he is no longer noisy, they turned their heads to discuss what gifts to give.

The situation in Rongguo Mansion is really difficult now, and it is not easy to give gifts to people in a hurry. Fortunately, they each have some things hidden in the bottom of the box, and they made up impromptu, which is barely enough to support the appearance.

At this time, You Shi from Ningguo Mansion also rushed over, planning to visit Jiao's house with the two of them.

However, her expression was obviously a little weird, she spoke with a smile, but she couldn't see much of a smile—although she had already made mental preparations, but thinking that from today onwards, Brother Xiong would no longer be Jiao Shun's only one. Heir, she couldn't be happy about anything.

In this way, Jia Baoyu, who had been a transparent person for a long time after watching the three of them leave the hut in Qingtang, returned to Yihong Courtyard resentfully.

…………

However, after Mrs. Wang and others rushed to Jiao's Mansion on Zijin Street, the first person they bumped into was neither Jiao Shun, nor Lai Wang, nor Tan Chun, but Jiao Da, whose face was flushed like ten years younger.

Ever since he learned of the existence of the Jiao family, his old mouth has never closed again, and he even took the initiative to accept the job of hospitality - after all, he has to let people know that this is his old Jiao family's incense!
But even though he was happy to have a son, Jiao Shun didn't want to make a fuss at this time, so he only got to know the Rongning Second Mansion, historians, and some old friends - such as the father and son of General Feng Tang.

Even so, he was still busy until the afternoon to deal with it.

It was only at this time that Tanchun and Xiren returned home with Mrs. Wang.

Before leaving, Tanchun deliberately found the servants who were serving Jiao Da, and repeatedly told them to be careful in serving the old man, and if the old man Jiao felt unwell, he would immediately ask a doctor to come over for diagnosis and treatment.

Apparently, she was frightened by the successive funerals in the Rongguo Mansion, lest Jiao Da die because of excessive joy—if Jiao Dazhen had something good or bad, whether it was out of favor or righteousness, Jiao Shun would have to keep his filial piety for 27 months.

If this is really the case, let alone this year, she will never even think about marrying next year!

Fortunately, it seems that it is not a big problem for Jiaoda to survive until the next winter.

Speechless all the way.

After Tanchun returned to the Rongguo Mansion, he first found Jia Zheng, handed over the 5000 taels to him face to face, and explained: "It was not so easy at first, after all, we just borrowed 1 taels—it was just a coincidence, and it happened that Yun My sister gave birth to an heir, and Brother Jiao didn't care about it anymore when he was happy."

Jia Zheng nodded silently. If he had a choice, he would not want to borrow money from Jiao Shun at all.

But the problem now is that the face he cherishes the most has long been depreciated to the point of being worthless, and the only ones who are willing to borrow money are the Xue family and the Jiao family—and considering what Baoyu has done, he would rather go back and find the Jiao family help.

Seeing his father's silence, Tanchun didn't say anything more to him, and went straight back to Qiushuangzhai—tomorrow is February [-], although it's not an important festival, at least it needs to be prepared in advance.

On the other side, in the Yihong Courtyard, one was talking to himself and the other was silent.

Baoyu tried her best to get Xiren's forgiveness before leaving, but all the methods that have worked so well seem to be ineffective today. Will speak a perfunctory sentence or two.

After touching the nail several times in a row, Baoyu finally couldn't bear it any longer. He stretched out his hand and shook it in front of Xiren's eyes, and said angrily, "What's wrong with you today? It seems that you have left your soul outside."

"Just a little tired."

Xiren reluctantly grinned: "If the second master is considerate of me, let me rest alone."

After hearing what she said, Baoyu naturally couldn't continue pestering her.

When Baoyu exited the East Wing, Xiren sighed helplessly. She thought that after she lost her life to Uncle Jiao, she would feel extremely regretful and ashamed when she saw Baoyu again, but it was not the case.

Faced with Baoyu's fancy apology, she only felt noisy.

Perhaps it was because the experience of last night was like a blow to the head, breaking the last illusion in her heart.

Of course, even if you are not ashamed as expected, you will inevitably be embarrassed when you are alone with Baoyu.

So for the next two days, she used the excuse that she wanted to help Baoyu pack her luggage, and she was busy almost from morning to night, so that Baoyu never had a chance to confide her heart to her.

In a blink of an eye, it was the fourth day of February, when Jia Zheng and others wanted to help Ling go south.

Early in the morning, carriages were parked in front of Rongning Second Mansion, besides the Rongning Second Mansion's own people, there were relatives and old friends who came to the funeral, Jiao Shun was naturally among them.

Surprisingly, Sun Shaozu, who was supposed to be working in Jinmen Mansion, also came.

Jiao Shun looked sideways at him for a long time, thinking that the King of Zhongshun can be regarded as vigorous and resolute, he spread the news in his busy schedule on the second day of junior high school, and within two days, Sun Shaozu appeared in the capital.

Of course, it is also possible that Sun Shaozu came specifically for Rongguo Mansion. After all, he also said some "heartfelt words" outside the door that day, and he was very obsessed with Yingchun's weeping voice.

As for whether it is the former or the latter, it depends on Sun Shaozu's next performance.

"Changqing, what are you looking at?"

At this time, a curious voice of a middle-aged man came from behind.

"It's nothing."

Jiao Shun turned his head and smiled, and said, "Third uncle, let's continue talking about maritime trade."

The one who can be called the third uncle by him is naturally Zhongjinghou Shi Ding.

In order to reserve a way out for his wife, children, and children, Jiao Shun was going to lay the groundwork first, so he found Shi Ding. Shi Ding happened to be envious of his second brother's big money, and the two hit it off.

Even this time when they came to send Jia Zheng south, they first got together at Zijin Street, and then they came in the same car.

The two discussed to collect a batch of goods, and planned to go south to Guangdong and Guangxi on a certain day, and then ship them across the ocean and sell them to the Europa people. When the carriage stopped at Tiekan Temple, Shi Ding was still a little unsatisfied, and wished he could make a decision on the spot. A whole set of processes.

But Jiao Shunshi wanted to leave a way out for his family, so he naturally refused to lock up the time to go south.

In order to avoid Shi Ding's further entanglement, he hurriedly pulled Shi Ding out of the carriage, and rushed to the front with all his might.

At that time, Jia Zheng had already led the crowd, knelt in front of the old lady's coffin and muttered something, probably to inform the old lady that she was about to return to her homeland in the south.

Then Jia Zheng and Jia Lian each set up a banner for calling back souls. Behind them, Xichun supported Mrs. Xing, Li Wan and Xue Baochai supported Mrs. Wang, and they all went out weeping.

Jiao Shun's eyes naturally swept over every female family member passing by, full of sense of accomplishment, suddenly felt that Xue Baochai's eyes were very strange, even if his expression was grotesque, what's even more strange was that her eyes kept moving. Hesitant, as if he was sizing up other people, and it seemed that he was having trouble locking Jiao Shun.

It's certainly not shyness in the first place.

She averted her eyes because of shyness, definitely not like this.

But what's so good about the people next to him?Can it still be compared with this adulterer? !
Jiao Shun's forehead was confused, but fortunately after Jia Zheng left, Rongguo Mansion was where he could get whatever he wanted, and he would just find an opportunity to ask him face to face.

How did he know that Xue Baochai would never tell the truth about what he had just thought even if he was married.

It's no wonder that Baochai looked weird, she always thought that the person who had a tryst with her mother in that remote courtyard was Shi Ding, Marquis of Zhongjing, but just now Shi Ding and Jiao Shun stood side by side with a very intimate attitude.

This scene really made her not know how to evaluate it.

At this time, the funeral procession had already reached the foot of the hill, and then the female family members stopped at the same time.

Jia Zheng also took Baoyu, Jia Huan, Jia Cong, and Jia Lan who were about to go south, and turned around to say goodbye to the female relatives.

Although Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang have long been strangers, they still try their best to pretend to be a husband and wife in front of others.

Not to mention Li Wan, holding his son's hand and exhorting him to wipe away his tears.

Xue Baochai hesitated for a moment, and was about to walk towards Baoyu, but saw Baoyu stepping forward quickly, and pulled the attacker out of the crowd, regardless of whether the people next to him would listen, and swore to the sky: " I was confused before, don't worry, even if you were sent to the Muni Temple, I will definitely redeem you when I come back! If not, you will be hit by thunder..."

"Baoyu!"

Mrs. Wang turned her head and scolded, but Baoyu had no choice but to stop, but still held the attacker and refused to let go.

Jia Zheng didn't notice this at first, but he turned his head and looked over after hearing Mrs. Wang's scolding. Seeing that Jia Baoyu was leaving his real wife alone, he was pulling a servant girl affectionately. Don’t bring me over here!”

Baoyu saw that his old man was really angry, so he reluctantly let go of the attacker, and returned to Jia Zheng's side dejectedly.

After this incident, Xue Baochai didn't even think about acting in front of people. She just waited for Mrs. Wang and Jia Zheng to say goodbye, then stepped forward to support her silently, and knelt side by side with Mrs. Xing by the roadside.

Jia Zheng walked quickly around the front holding the spirit-calling flag, and then the team of men surrounded the coffin and set off again.

Jiao Shun mixed in the crowd, watching the spirit-supporting team get farther and farther away, and the coffin gradually changed from huge to small, as if it was the epitome of Rongguo Mansion these years.

If he can't find a way to repay the foreign debt in time, this may be the last time Rongguo put on a show.

Similarly, if something goes wrong with my plan, then it will be my last performance before the curtain call.