dream of red mansion

Chapter 568 On Love

"Nonsense, it's too nonsense. Does he still have the rules of the family in his eyes! Yesterday I said that he had cooked for Yu'er's birthday, but today is a good day, and he even called people from the two prefectures to eat Drinking congratulations, it really pissed me off."

Mother Jia is an old and cherished person, and the most taboo thing is to talk about life and death. Now that she said this word in public, it can be seen that she is really angry.

Mrs. Wang hurriedly persuaded: "He just dotes on Miss Lin too much, so he thought of this way to celebrate her birthday. It's not a big problem if they are all slaves in our own mansion. Get angry about it."

"Hmph, I just blame him for pampering the sisters at home too much. Today it's Miss Lin, but tomorrow I don't know if it's Girl Tan or Girl Xichun! If things go on like this, relatives and friends will know, isn't that a joke? , saying that our family has lost all manners.”

Aunt Xue sat aside awkwardly.Baochai entered the garden in the morning and didn't come out, and she was probably abducted to participate in the activities at this moment, and this situation made her a little embarrassed.

When Jia Lian walked in, Jia's mother immediately asked him, "Didn't I tell you to go over and have a look? Why did you come back so soon?"

Jia Lian smiled bitterly and said, "As soon as I got to the west corner gate over there, they closed all the doors in a fit of anger and locked them from the inside. I asked them what they were doing, and they said that the second brother ordered them to close the door today. I came to celebrate sister Lin's birthday, and said that if I have anything important, I will wait for them to report it.

I saw this and had to come back. "

Jia Mu sneered and said, "Look, he also knows that he can't let others know about it, so he closed the door to do it. But he made such a big noise over there, thinking that he can hide it from others by closing the door?"

Wang Xifeng's heart skipped a beat when he heard it below.He's afraid it's not because he's worried about others knowing, but because he doesn't want others to bother him.
"Old lady, the gate of the mansion over there is closed. Isn't it possible to pass through the garden here? I'll send someone over here to check it out." Wang Xifeng said.

Jia Mu shook her head and said, "Forget it, isn't the matter obvious? So what if we send someone there? Could it be that we can lift the table for them? He did it secretly and didn't let us know in advance, isn't it just Afraid we won't let him do it?

Believe it or not, I will send someone there right now, and he can keep them together for a drink! "

Everyone laughed when Jia Mu said this.Mother Jia really understands Jia Qing's temper well enough.

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "He knew it was not in line with the rules, so he didn't do it yesterday, but invited us over for a drink in a serious manner, and sent us all away first. Today he closed the door again Inviting all the people in the mansion to have a drink together is just to value their brother and sister relationship, and to take the opportunity to let the big guys have fun together. If the old lady doesn't like it, she can call him over after they leave and talk about it. I won’t dare to do it next time.”

Jia Mu said: "Forget it, the left and right are just the nonsense of their juniors, and it's not a big mistake. He invited people from the two prefectures to eat wine and watch the theater together in the mansion, and he didn't charge a penny. If you make trouble in this meeting, wouldn't you offend the people in the two governments?
He has calculated this correctly, so he is so confident that he is not afraid of me scolding him. "

Everyone said that Jia's mother was thinking too much, but Jia Qing no longer had such thoughts.

In fact, seriously, this is really not a big deal.It is not without precedent in Jia's mansion for slaves and maids to celebrate their master's birthday, but no one has made such a big move and thoroughness like Jia Qing.

It is roughly estimated that all the people in Ningguo Mansion are seated today, and Rongguo Mansion is halfway through.

In fact, whether Mother Jia is angry or not, we can see that Rongguo Mansion can pass so many people.If she is really angry, all she needs to do is say that no one in the custody of Rongguo Mansion dares to run over.

Those who have already run away can only come back obediently.

However, no one from the master of the Rongguo Mansion made a sound from the beginning to the end, so those who have spare time dared to hear the news and rush over to have a feast
After Jia Mu said a few words, Aunt Xue, Mrs. Wang and Wang Xifeng co-operated to persuade a few words, Jia Mu's unhappiness almost disappeared. After all, she is also a person who likes to be lively.

When the three of Mrs. Wang met, they knew that it was almost time for Jia Mu to take a nap, so they all got up to say goodbye.

After they left, looking at the Rongqing hall was still full of maids, Mother Jia actually changed her tone and said: "When I take a nap later, leave a few of you to watch the room, and go to have a drink or two. , can be regarded as a rare grace.”

The maids were moved immediately, but also hesitated.Wasn't Jiamu unhappy just now? Why did she take the initiative to ask them to go now?

Yuanyang smiled and said: "The old lady said that we have never had wine. It is important that we stay here to serve the old lady."

Jia Mu said: "Let's leave it at that, Yuanyang, you will arrange for them later, as long as they don't all run away, you can let those who have passed away go and eat two cups."

Mother Jia thought to herself that everyone in the other rooms had gone, but the fact that the people in her room hadn't gone would make her seem not fit enough. This was her idea.

Seeing Mother Jia's insistence, Yuanyang had no choice but to order a few free maids to go into the garden after serving Mother Jia to sleep.

In fact, those girls who were not on duty in Rongqing Hall today had already gone with the flow.

As soon as Jia Qing sat down, Daiyu asked him: "Is this the big scene you mentioned?"

Even Daiyu finds Jia Qing's behavior strange.

Jia Qing was surprised and said: "Isn't this a grand occasion? Count carefully, how many people came to celebrate your birthday today? Let's say less than five or six hundred! In our family, except for the old lady's birthday, who else can invite you?" There are so many people here?"

Daiyu snorted and said, "So what you call a big scene is to count how many mouths there are to eat!"

"It's only natural that there are many people, so it's called a big scene!"

Daiyu pouted.On the surface, she dismissed Jia Qing's simple and crude methods, but in fact she was full of warmth in her heart.

As Jia Qing said, she had never seen such a "big" birthday party.

Tanchun hesitated for a long time, but turned his head to Jia Qing and said, "Second brother, is it really appropriate for us to do this today?"

"Oh, the third sister thinks something is wrong."

Jia Qing's voice was slightly flat.Anyone who is familiar with him knows that Jia Qing is a little unhappy.

Xue Baochai sat with Tanchun and gently tugged at her.In fact, Baochai also wanted to ask this question. They only found out about this when they came to the mansion here today. They were surprised at that time, and this question had already been raised.

But Baochai knew very well that Jia Qing gave up such thoughts, and even withstood the pressure from Jia's mother, just to give Daiyu a "big birthday".At this time, he must like to hear joyful and happy words.So, she held back and didn't speak.

How could Tanchun fail to imply this, which was also the reason for her hesitation before.But she speaks out of selflessness, and she understands Jia Qing's personality, and there is no reason why she should really be angry with her just because she said such an unpleasant thing.

Therefore, she continued: "Since ancient times, the distinction between superiority and inferiority, and the distinction between master and servant, has been insurmountable. In our big family, among the servants, there are those who have worked hard and made great achievements. If they are favored by the master's family, it is like giving them a seat alone. The honor of these people in the family attracts everyone to follow.

But like the second elder brother today, Pu Shiende, regardless of the merits of the family, young or old, seniority, all are given to attend.Doesn't this mess up the way of rewards and punishments?And there is a saying: Sheng Mien, Dou Miqiu, although most of the people in our house are good, but it is inevitable that there will be those who hold grudges and do not count kindness.The second elder brother made an exception this time, if he is a little stricter in the future, or if he fails to fulfill his request, wouldn't he be irritable and difficult to control?If things go on like this, there will inevitably be those cunning people who have no dignity, no humble, no master and no servant.The second elder brother is now the head of the family, it is better to put an end to these things as much as possible, so as not to hurt everyone's feelings if it happens in the future. "

Tanchun said that she should avoid hurting her feelings, but in fact, her words were the most hurtful. Fortunately, there are no servants around.

But Tanchun's words are very pertinent and realistic.

Since ancient times, it is not uncommon in big families for slaves to bully their masters and subordinates to praise the superior and trample the inferior.In the final analysis, it's just those slaves who think that they are "noble" or even "noble" than those masters who are not powerful, so it's okay to bully them.

Tanchun was worried that Jia Qing would raise the minds of these people in the mansion, and it would be difficult to restrain them in the future.

Jia Qing looked at Tanchun for three seconds, then suddenly smiled and said: "Third sister said that to a benevolent gentleman like the second uncle, it is absolutely right, but unfortunately it is useless to me. In my house, it doesn't matter who he is, it depends on him. Cunning, as long as I can't beat the cunning, I can easily kill him, how can I give him a chance to make trouble?"

Tanchun was taken aback by Jia Qing's words.She was still wondering who "Second Uncle" was?my dad?And what does "destroy him" mean?
Unexpectedly, Baochai suddenly laughed.

"I think the third sister is too worried. Looking at him, I guess the people in the mansion are too honest and don't give him a chance to deal with it. I have only been here for two years, and I don't know how much I have heard about it. The people who came back to your mansion discussed in private, saying that he doesn’t show affection, and the good people are sent out as soon as they say so. I heard that the number of people in his mansion is now much less than before. From this point of view, he may be Not satisfied yet. Look at what he said, there is no human touch in it."

Baochai translated Jia Qing's meaning to everyone.To put it simply, it means that Jia Qing doesn't show affection.

Jia Qingqing took it for granted: "In the first place, I honor them now in order to make them remember their duties better and do things well.

If anyone dares to rely on the old to sell the old and lose their duty, don't blame me for handling it harshly.At this time, come and talk to me about affection, and I will let him know that his affection is worth nothing in my eyes.

Just like the imperial court, usually high-ranking officials are well-paid, but whoever is pampered and does something that endangers the imperial court is not the one who should confiscate the house, and the one who should be beheaded, who should he turn to for sympathy?If you want to talk about sympathy, you should do your duty and do things well and beautifully. At this time, if you come to me, it is not a bad idea to call me brothers and sisters. This is the real sympathy.So the kind of affection you mentioned, third sister, is not at all a hindrance to my family management, so it is nothing to worry about. "

Jia Qing's words made Tanchun and others look sideways.It's not that they haven't heard of the case of cold-blooded family management, but it's still a bit shocking to them to say it so openly like Jia Qing.Because in Jia's mansion, whether it's Jia's mother, Mrs. Wang or Jia Zheng, they are all very sympathetic. The old people in the mansion are like Nanny Lai. Who dare not give her a little bit of respect?
As a result, her two sons became the chief managers of the two prefectures before Jia Qing made his fortune.Moreover, there is a lack of effective supervision and deterrence, so it is really embarrassing for these two brothers to abide by their servants.

"Okay, don't forget that today is my sister Lin's birthday, so I keep talking about what to do. Everyone should eat wine, and watch a theater, but don't forget, there will be gifts later You can't eat and drink for free.

Those maids will be exempted, just treat it as my treat.But you are all rich people, you can't eat the overlord's meal. "

Upon hearing Jia Qing's words, Jia Baoyu immediately said: "Didn't you already give it yesterday? Will you give it again today?"

He didn't expect this to happen at all, and he wasn't prepared.

Jia Qing glanced at him with distaste, took out a box from his bosom, and said triumphantly, "If anyone doesn't care about Sister Lin, it's fine if you don't give it."

Jia Qing, this is too hateful.Originally I gave it to you yesterday, but today is my birthday, and it can only be regarded as a two-day birth, since it is a birth, why is there a need to give two gifts?

But he had planned it long ago, if he was the only one who gave it away and no one else moved, it wouldn't seem like that at all.

Daiyu looked at Jia Qing's appearance, she couldn't see that he was deliberately defeating everyone.But she still took it without hesitation. She also wanted to see who among these people was "sincere" to her!

(End of this chapter)