The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 34 The Xue Family
Since Jia Lian got married, she has been a housekeeper in Rongguo Mansion.Jia Zheng didn't take care of foreign affairs very well, and Jia Lian was responsible for almost all of the family's dealings with others, so after one or two years, Jia Lian had experienced it.

Although I dare not say how good at dancing, Jia Lian definitely has nothing wrong with dealing with people in general.

Therefore, for several days, Jia Lian's visit to relatives and friends in Jinling City was also very simple and pleasant.

The only regret is that when Jia Lian went to visit the Zhen family, Jia Lian wanted to meet the daughters of the Zhen family.Let's see if they are as beautiful as the rumors say, and can be compared with the Sanchun sisters at home...

However, due to the limitations of natural conditions, even though they are best friends, the Zhen family has no reason to let a young man who is already married see his own daughter!
In addition, there is no clue about Xiangling's whereabouts for a while.

The main reason is that the little monk was not found.

Wang Sheng and others went to the government office to inquire several times, but they didn't find out that there was such a person.

After Jia Lian thought about it carefully, he felt that either the little novice, like Jia Yucun, hadn't been working in Yingtian Mansion yet, or he was deliberately hiding so that no one could find him.

Firstly, being a monk and returning to vulgarity is not a glorious experience, so he may not be willing to tell others about it, and others naturally don't know his origin.

The second one, Wang Sheng and others, were all very powerful, they didn't look like any good people at first glance, maybe the little novice was afraid that they had bad intentions, so he avoided them on purpose.

This is very possible. People living in the lower classes of society in this era are all cautious, and are very afraid of offending nobles and being retaliated against.

Based on these considerations, Jia Lian asked Wang Sheng and others to be polite when they went to inquire again, and revealed to the people in the government office that a man named "Mr. Yucun" heard that he was here, so he asked them to inquire. Yes, hoping to trick him out like this.

He also has no better way. In the huge Jinling City, if there is no definite information, trying to find someone is tantamount to finding a needle in a haystack.

Early this morning, he specially prepared a heavy gift and went to visit Xue's family.

The Jia and Xue families are not only family friends for several lifetimes, but also relatives by marriage in contemporary times. The wife of the head of the Rongguo Mansion and the head wife of the Xue family are direct sisters.

And the Xue family is the only one among the four major families whose foundation is still in Jinling City, so when Jia Lian arrives in Jinling City, other families don't have to go, this Xue family must go to visit.

The Xue family received Jia Lian's invitation, and the whole Xue family was very surprised and attached great importance to it.

Unexpectedly, the Xue family is also poor. The current head of the family is just a dandy boy. The family only knows to fool around outside all day long.

So when Jia Lian came over, Xue Pan, the eldest son of Xue, was not at home at all.

The Xue family's mistress is also a widow, so she felt a little troubled, after thinking about it, she only let the housekeeper take care of her.

Unexpectedly, when her eldest daughter heard it, she persuaded: "It's not right for mother to do this. People came to see us with good intentions, but we didn't see each other. They didn't say that our family's situation is special, but it seemed that we were frivolous and intentionally neglected.

Our two families have been friends for many lifetimes, so we could have avoided taboos less.Since my elder brother can't be found, my mother should invite him to the inner hall, and let the housekeeper and daughters-in-law accompany him to receive him through the curtain, so that we won't appear rude, and it won't waste our friendship. "

Madam Xue agreed, and hurriedly asked the housekeeper to welcome him to the inner hall. She also changed into more appropriate clothes, and then led the maids and servants out.

Jia Lian sat in the front hall for a while, and after knowing that Xue Pan was not at home, Jia Lian planned to leave.

He knew that there was no one in the Xue family, and Xue Pan was probably only fourteen or five years old. Based on this calculation, his mother might only be in her 30s, and she was still a young widow. Male relatives from afar.

In fact, if the two families often travel back and forth, there is no need for such a relationship. He is a junior, so it is nothing to receive him.It's just that Jia Xue and his family have been in contact with each other for many years, they are only courteous, and they don't see people. This sudden formal meeting, no one wants to be rude first, which is criticized!

Seriously speaking, he should have informed Xue's family one day in advance to be the most polite, but as for why he didn't do so, only God knows.

Seeing the housekeeper coming out, he was about to leave, but the housekeeper said: "Second Master Lian please, our wife has prepared tea in the inner hall, please come in and have a talk with Second Master Lian."

Jia Lian raised his eyebrows, although he was surprised, he didn't say much, and followed the housekeeper to the inner hall naturally.

It is said to be the inner hall, but in fact, it has not entered the second door. It is in the front part of the main hall, which is usually the place where the head of the house receives other heads of wives.

Although there are many maids and daughter-in-laws in the hall, it is not surprising to Jia Lian.

After all, compared to Jiamu's Rongqing Hall, these are just small scenes.

After being served tea by the housekeeper's daughters-in-law, he sat for a short while, followed by a rush of footsteps, and saw several women coming out from the back hall.

The person in the lead, even though separated by the bead curtain, can still be seen to be plump and graceful, with a luxurious appearance.

Jia Lian quickly stood up, bowed respectfully and said, "Little nephew, meet my aunt!"

The woman hurriedly took two steps forward, and made a modest salute: "Quickly please get up..."

It is said that it is separated by a curtain, but in fact the bead curtain is just that, it is a little closer and there is almost no obstacle.

So when Jia Lian raised his head, he saw Aunt Xue all at once.

Sure enough, she was a beautiful woman in her thirties. Although she looked a bit like Mrs. Wang in terms of body and appearance, she was much younger and more cheerful than Mrs. Wang.

With a warm smile on her face, she invited Jia Lian to take a seat, and then sat down on the low kang at the back, and said, "I don't know if there is a distinguished guest coming today, but your Brother Pan left early in the morning. I don't know if he is now Where, so the hospitality is not good, please forgive me."

Jia Lian responded politely, and then Aunt Xue asked: "When did you arrive in Nanjing, but what business is there for you? The old lady at home, is your wife in good health? How about Feng girl, can her temper be restrained?"

Jia Lian replied with a smile: "Thank you aunt for your concern. Our old lady and wife are in good health. As for Feng girl, she has always been like this, and she is always in a hurry. I'm afraid she will never change her temper in this life."

In fact, in terms of relatives, she and Xue's family are closer from Feng Lazi's side.

After all, Wang Xifeng is Aunt Xue's niece, it doesn't seem like there is a Mrs. Wang across from the second bedroom.Of course, this world puts more emphasis on the man's kinship, so it's not wrong to call him "Auntie". Even Wang Xifeng followed him and called her aunt "Auntie" more often.

Sure enough, Aunt Xue laughed and said: "She doesn't know who to follow with her temperament. She has been like that since she was a child, but she is a person who understands in her heart. You and her have known each other since childhood, so you should take care of her more."

Jia Lian nodded naturally, and then explained his origin: "I came to the south this time, not for business, but because our sister-in-law died of illness two months ago, and the old lady sent me to Yangzhou to express condolences, so I came to Jiangnan. Come visit your relatives here."

"It's hard for you to have a heart, and you came to see us specially."

Aunt Xue praised her, and then sighed: "I have met your little aunt too, alas, who would have thought that such a good person would go so early, you old lady must not know how sad she is."

Just like this, Jia Lian echoed each other's words with Aunt Xue, and suddenly his eyes flashed, and he looked behind the screen next to Aunt Xue.

Just now he seemed to see a white figure passing by from behind, although it was a glimpse, it was extremely stunning and moving.

Aunt Xue kept looking at Jia Lian, and when she saw his reaction, she also looked back.

Sure enough, at some time behind the silk screen, my beloved daughter was already standing there.

Shaking her head, she didn't mean to blame, Aunt Xue continued to talk to Jia Lian: "I haven't seen your wife for about ten years, and I don't know how she is doing now. Now we are separated from each other, and both As we get older, it will be even more difficult for sisters to meet each other in the future."

Said, wiped some sad eyes.

Jia Lian thought to himself, is this a front stop? Could it be that Aunt Xue has decided to go to Beijing to join her brother and sister?

Hearing the sadness she said, Jia Lian didn't feel it at all. If there is no accident, you will live with your good sister for the next ten years, the kind that you can meet almost every day.

I just don't know, if I really find Xiangling and take her away, your precious son will never get involved in a life lawsuit, will you take refuge in Beijing with your family.

Probably will.

After all, judging from Jia Lian's observation, the Xue family, a family of orphans and widows, has a fortune of millions. It's no wonder that people don't think about it for a long time!
When I arrived in the capital, my brother and sister would protect me with their thighs, so at least others would not dare to make up their minds.

Jia Lian was happy to see the success of Xue's family going to Beijing. Although he looked down on Xue Pan's character, he still respected Aunt Xue's mother and daughter.

They are all human beings.

Besides, if Xue's family doesn't go to the capital, wouldn't the Grand View Garden lose a person who can carry the tripod?
It was Xue Baochai, who was probably hiding behind a screen and listening to their conversation quietly at this time, Xue Baochai, the head of the Jinling Twelve Beauties, who was also known as Sister Bao!
So Jia Lian replied with a smile: "Auntie is joking, don't say that our wife and auntie are still young, so it is very easy to say that we want to meet.

When we were at home, we heard from our wife that it would be best to pick up my aunt, brother Pan, and sister Baochai as guests, and to persuade my aunt's family to move to the capital as well.It is said that most of the relatives have moved to Beijing now, and everyone lives together, which is more lively. "

In fact, Jia Lian never heard Mrs. Wang say that at all, but if she said this, there would be no mistakes.

Sure enough, when Aunt Xue heard it, the smile on her face became brighter. She smiled and said: "It's no wonder your wife has a heart, she also persuaded me like this in the letter, but you also know that we are also a big family here, Basically, these are all in the south, so you can enter Beijing if you enter Beijing. Another point, your brother Pan and the others have not passed the filial piety period, I am afraid that we will only fail your wife's good intentions."

Jia Lian just smiled at this, and repeated polite words, which is hypocritical. Anyway, Xue's family will go to Beijing when they should go to Beijing, and it won't be him who can affect the change with a few words.

(End of this chapter)