The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Shuzi

Chapter 198
In the eighth year of Hongde, on April [-]th, it was sunny.

It happened that Jia Jing was taking a rest, Jia Jing and Daiyu Baochai, together with a group of maids and servants, went to the Green Willow Villa outside the city.

The April day in the world is full of fragrance everywhere.

In the late spring and early summer, the wild flowers on both sides of the road are in full bloom. Looking along the way, colorful flowers are blooming everywhere, and dancing butterflies can be seen cruising in the air from time to time.

After leaving Shenjing, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai unintentionally opened the curtain of the carriage, looked with interest at the wild flowers and weeds on both sides of the road, and the butterflies flying up and down on the flowers, with smiles on their faces.

The two are obviously in a great mood!
However, he said that just a while ago, the old head Li of the Green Willow Villa sent a letter, saying that his health has been deteriorating recently, and his mental health is not as good as it was two years ago, so he wants to step down as the head of the village. Find someone reliable to come over and take over.

No, Jia Jing took advantage of today's rest, and the whole family came here directly.

After being bored at home for so long, it's time to go out for an outing!
Because it is the period of observing filial piety, all entertainment and celebrations in Jia Jinghou's mansion must be avoided, so the lives of Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai will inevitably be more boring recently.

Fortunately, both of them prefer a quiet temperament, and they are quite happy to be female celebrities and chat with each other.

Coupled with the fact that the two are in charge of the house together, after dealing with all kinds of things every day, although it doesn't feel boring, it is quite boring.

Therefore, being able to come out for a trip, several people are in a very good mood.

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Green Willow Villa.

Knowing that Jia Jing's family was coming, Old Li had already arranged for it two days in advance, and asked someone to clean up the inside and outside of the villa's yard carefully.

When Jia Jing arrived at the gate of the villa, Old Li was already waiting there with a large group of people. Seeing Jia Jing and others coming, they all saluted and said hello.

Jia Jing reined in the hoof of the horse at the gate of the villa, "No courtesy!"

After that, he got off his horse again, came to Old Li, and said with a smile: "Old Li, I think you are still in good shape, why do you want to step down as the head of the village?"

Hearing Jia Jing's question, Old Li faltered twice, and said, "Recently, I have been unable to do what I want, and I need Master Hou to forgive me!"

Looking at Lao Li again, Jia Jing frowned secretly, vaguely as if she understood something, then smiled again, and said: "That's good, rest at home more, and play with your grandchildren, isn't that true?" One of life's great joys!"

After all, without looking at other people, he led everyone in the mansion directly into the villa.

The people in Lijiazhuang who were left behind looked at each other in blank dismay.

Behind Old Li's head, a thin middle-aged man asked, "Father, why didn't this Lord Jia stay for a few words?"

In the tone, quite impatient.

"Why did Hou Ye want to keep him?"

Hearing the man's question, Old Li asked back: "Don't forget, I was the one who proposed it on my own initiative, because I am getting old and my body and mind are failing, so I want to step down as the head of the village!"

After a pause, Old Li continued: "Besides, in the eyes of Marquis, being fond of grandchildren is a great joy in life. Why would he stop me from enjoying family happiness?"

The man's face was full of resignation, "But for this mountain village, you have been busy these past few years, and his spices and seasonings are all planted by you, aren't they?

How much effort have you put in these years?Now that you are told to resign, you will resign without even an explanation, which is really too mean and ungrateful! "

The other members of the Li Family Village nearby also nodded, saying: "That's right, a dignified Marquis is really too petty!"

Hearing the words of a group of people, Old Li was furious.

The beard almost turned up.

"It's just a bunch of unfamiliar white-eyed wolves!"

Pointing at the people in front of him, Old Li couldn't help saying angrily: "Four years ago, if the Lord Hou hadn't rescued us from the Tatars' iron hooves and scimitars from Liaodong four years ago, how could you have any chance of survival?
Later, he gave us money and leased us the fertile land in his own village. Unexpectedly, after a lot of painstaking efforts, he raised you white-eyed wolves! "

Among the crowd, someone dissatisfied: "But we not only planted the land for him, but also took care of the mountain of spices and seasonings for him, earning him an immeasurable amount of money!"

"You're just a tenant!!"

Old Li's face turned down, "Who do you think you are? It's just a few tenants. Because of the seasoning planted on the mountain, Hou Ye has already exempted us from paying the rent every year. This is already a great gift. What are you still thinking about?
Did the comfortable days of the past few years make you forget what real tenants are like? "

Everyone gradually became silent.

Old Li snorted coldly, "The grace of life has not yet been repaid, and now you are thinking about the family property of the master, are you worthy of being called human beings?"

At this time, Old Li Tou's son suddenly grabbed Old Li Tou's sleeve, "Father, looking at the meaning of Lord Hou, he has no intention of asking me to take your place, so what should I do?"

Old Li's expression froze, and he hated him for not fighting.

"Our family has been farmers who have been digging in the soil for generations, and we don't have the talent to manage things. Besides, you think I don't know your little thoughts?
Also, Lord Hou turned a blind eye to many things, otherwise, do you really think that no one knows about the things you did?

As human beings, we still have to do our duty! "

When it came to the end, Old Li looked at his son with a look of sadness in his eyes.

"What... what's the matter?"

The man was obviously a little panicked, but he just said stubbornly: "I don't know what you are talking about!"

Watching the man leave in a hurry, Old Li couldn't help but sighed deeply.

"The family is unfortunate!"

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In the villa.

At the edge of a living water, a huge willow tree with the thickness of several people is exposing its tender green branches and buds. Thousands of slender silk ribbons hang down, contrasting with the reflection on the water.

From time to time, a gust of breeze blows through, disturbing thousands of strings and stirring up waves of water.

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Seeing that there were no outsiders, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai got out of the carriage with their maidservants.

Looking at the huge willow tree that was budding and blooming in front of her, Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "This tree is getting more and more serious!"

Xue Baochai also nodded in agreement, and sighed: "Every time I see this huge willow tree, I can't help but feel a little grand in my heart!"

When Jia Jing heard this, she couldn't help laughing and said, "It's not because you're looking at your own stuff that you like it the more you look at it, right?"

A few words, in exchange for two pairs of big white eyes.

Lin Daiyu even hummed, and said with a bit of shame: "Is there anything wrong with liking your own things?"

"Yes! How could it be wrong?!"

Jia Jing hurriedly changed sides.

The three laughed and chattered, Lin Daiyu suddenly became interested, and said with a smile: "Sister Xue, can you weave things with this wicker?"

"Make up something?"

Lin Daiyu said with a smile: "Why can't we make it up? It's fun, just be happy with yourself!"

Looking at the tender green branches of the tree, Xue Baochai also became interested.

Immediately went forward, together with Lin Daiyu, broke a handful of wicker from the willow tree, the two separated, and sat on the stone bench under the willow tree to weave and play.

Jia Jing also sat over to watch the excitement.

By the pond, under the willow tree.

A gentle breeze blows from time to time.

Daiyu and Baochai talked and laughed from time to time, and looked at Jia Jing from time to time, their watery eyes were full of intoxicating affection...

The willow branches are graceful, and the clear water expresses love!

　Yesterday's writing was a bit late, I will publish a chapter first this morning, and I will fill it up later at noon and afternoon...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)