Red House Shoufu

To put it bluntly, the old lady's illness was frightened by Jia Baoyu's coma. Even though she had given up her thoughts about the good fortune now, she had been raised like a treasure for more than ten years. In the old lady's heart , Jia Baoyu is still ranked first.

After Jia Baoyu regained consciousness, once his heart disease was gone, his mental head would naturally recover.When Tanchun, Xichun, and Xiangyun were having dinner with the old lady, the mandarin ducks lifted the curtain, and Jia Baoyu, who was wrapped in red, walked in.

Today's Jia Baoyu was not like usual, as soon as he came in, he threw himself into the arms of the old lady and acted like a baby.Instead, he knelt down solemnly, knocked his head heavily, and was so horrified that Xichun's chopsticks fell to the ground.

"Is Second Brother Bao stupid?"

Tanchun quickly stopped Xichun's nonsense, secretly glanced at the old lady who was also surprised, and found that she was not angry, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing Jia Baoyu beeping his head three times, he choked up and said: "The grandson is unfilial, and the grandmother who caused her to become sick with worry, really cannot atone for her sin!"

"You silly boy, you can't be at your mercy when you are sick, get up quickly..."

The old lady had never seen Jia Baoyu act so sensible, she was chatting and laughing with her granddaughter just now, but now she couldn't stop crying.

Tanchun hurriedly stepped forward to help Jia Baoyu to get up, the old lady kept yelling, she pulled Jia Baoyu to her face, silently squeezed her face and squeezed her hands, and it took a long time before she could say a complete sentence.

"It's only been two days, and I've lost so much weight! Sit down quickly and have dinner with grandma... Yuanyang, go tell the kitchen and make Baoyu's favorite bad goose palm and jujube yam cake. By the way, There are also fried quail, sour bamboo shoots and chicken skin soup..."

As for who knows Jia Baoyu's living habits best, one is Xiren around him, and the other is the old lady who has raised him for more than ten years.

Jia Baoyu thought of the old lady in the dream who lived a glorious life, but suffered those crimes in the last days, and couldn't help but want to slap himself a few times.

It's a pity that he also understands that he is not a capable person. Fortunately, now that his uncle Jia She and his cousin Jia Lian are supporting the family business, the possibility of ransacking the house will definitely not happen.

That being the case, then he should dress up in colorful clothes to entertain his relatives and be filial to the old lady.

Thinking of this, Jia Baoyu acted like a baby with the old lady, saying sweet words one after another, which made the old lady laugh happily.

In addition to the three sisters Tanchun, Xichun and Xiangyun who followed and amusing, the haze of reason in the old lady's heart completely dissipated, and she used half a bowl more for dinner.

After lighting the lamps, Tanchun and Xichun went back to sleep, and Xiangyun stayed to accompany the old lady tonight.Taking advantage of the time before going to bed, Jia Baoyu didn't hesitate, and directly told the story of his request for Xue Baochai.

Xiang Yun, who was making the old lady's bed, stopped and blurted out in surprise: "Second brother wants to marry sister Bao?"

The old lady was frowning tightly, as if reluctantly.However, she was worried that her grandson had just woken up, and he was so well-behaved today, and she couldn't bear to see him caring, so she pursed her lips tightly and did not speak.

Jia Baoyu was not anxious or flustered, and nodded with a smile: "I have this idea. Sister Bao is dignified, elegant, and knowledgeable. If I can marry her, it can be said to be my blessing."...

A trace of confusion flashed across Xiangyun's face, and then she felt a little relieved, and she whispered to Jia Baoyu quietly, and she took the opportunity to help Jia Baoyu speak: "What the second brother said is true, even sister Lin said, it's a pity that sister Bao is a daughter body, otherwise, she will be the first female champion in my dynasty."

Ugh!
The old lady suddenly sighed and said: "Is it because of the girl of the Wang family that made you think this way? If it is because of this, you don't have to be so discouraged. With your uncle and the lady in the palace, the palace will re-select you." A suitable candidate for marriage. You have been extremely intelligent and beautiful since you were young, and you can match a princess or princess..."

"Old ancestor, grandson is not because of these, grandson really likes sister Bao."

Under Xiangyun's signal, Jia Baoyu interrupted the old lady's words, knelt down in front of the old lady directly, kowtowed and said: "Princess and princess, golden branches and jade leaves, although our family is said to be of the same family, but who can guarantee the truth?" The woman in the family is gentle and obedient? You know what Sister Bao is like. If your grandson marries her and enters the family, not only can you live in harmony with your grandson, but you can also be filial to your ancestors together. Isn’t that much better than others?"

"Yes, Second Brother is right. Think about Princess Linchuan, if His Majesty bestows such a person..."

The old lady stretched out her hand to stop Xiangyun's words, even though they were the only three grandparents in the room, it's better not to talk about Tianjia's affairs.

She sighed: "I'm not saying there's anything wrong with Bao girl, it's because of her poor status..."

"Old ancestor..." Jia Baoyu retorted loudly: "Grandson is only the second son of a third-rank official, brother Xue is already a fourth-rank military general of the country, and he is the confidant of His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"But……"

The old lady originally wanted to say something, but she suddenly lost interest.

That's right, if it wasn't for her, Baoyu would only be the second son of Jia Zheng's second son. In terms of status, Jia Lan, the eldest grandson, would be taller than him, so what right does Xue Baochai have to say that Xue Baochai has a lower status?
Xue Pan has been promoted repeatedly due to his military exploits. He is a four-rank military general who is serious in the country, and one of the crown prince's confidantes.What about Baoyu?If you can't become a man, you can get a seventh-rank loose rank by relying on Yin Feng. She can also see clearly that Baoyu's temperament is not suitable for being in the officialdom. In the future, relying on the help of ancestor Yin, father and brother, being a rich and idle person is the best result .

Alas, this grandson is good in everything, but he is soft-tempered. If he is really given a person like the eldest princess of Linchuan, he will not be eaten alive.

Xue Baochai?After much deliberation, it is indeed a good candidate.Although it's not as good as Daiyu's, but since the good grandson has recognized her, then I will fulfill him!

The great changes inside and outside in the past few years have made the old lady see many things clearly.

Prosperity and wealth are like clouds of smoke, how many old acquaintances have disappeared in the capital one after another?It's still safe and sound!

Thinking of this, the old lady put her hand on Jia Baoyu's head, with a smile on her face, and said kindly: "Since you have made up your mind, can I stop it? I will talk to your uncle and you tomorrow morning." Dad said, let them find someone to propose marriage to the Xue family. By the way, on the day of the [-]th, I will personally go to the palace to ask the empress to mention it, to see if I can get His Majesty to grant a will, so as to support the dignity of the two of you! "...

……

Since the wind and rain passed the night before, the capital city has been warm and sunny for the past two days.

Daiyu sent a message to Xue Baochai in advance, and went to visit Xue's house the next day.After meeting Xue Wang, Xue Baochai led Daiyu to her small courtyard.

"Sister Bao's house is still so simple and elegant, huh? This rouge seems to be made by Baoyu?"

When Xue's family was still living in Rongguo Mansion, Baochai's house was furnished with cleanliness, but now that she returned to her own home, there is still no difference.

It's used by the daughter's house on the dressing table, and it's a little too much.The rouge box placed on top made Daiyu's eyes shine.

This box should be of the same type as the gift I received, and if it is not bad, it is Jia Baoyu's gift.

Sure enough, Xue Baochai smiled sweetly: "Isn't it Baoyu who sent it? He also attached a note saying that this is his latest rouge. Let the sisters try it and see if he does it better or Shu Hengzhai is better! Sister Lin Did you get it too?"

Daiyu covered her mouth with a smile and said, "No, I heard from my brother that when he went to talk to Baoyu that day, Baoyu's face was covered with these rouges, and she was using herself as a model..."

The image of Jia Baoyu saluting Lin Shu with rouge on his face emerged in their minds, and they couldn't help laughing while clutching their stomachs.

After laughing for a while, Daiyu finally talked about her intentions.

She didn't beat around the bush either, she bluntly expressed Jia Baoyu's thoughts.

After Daiyu finished speaking, the room fell into silence for a while.Xue Baochai clenched his sleeves tightly with both hands, as if he was struggling in his heart.

The maid who had brought refreshments from outside was about to enter the door, but was stopped by Ying'er who had been guarding the door, and even found an excuse to let her leave the vicinity of the house.

She is Baochai's confidant maid, and Ying'er could hear what Daiyu said just now. It was about the future of her own girl, and she dared not take it lightly.

The tranquility in the room didn't last long, Xue Baochai made a decision after contemplating, she raised her head with a sincere smile on her face: "Thank you, Sister Lin, it's really nice to be able to marry into a princely family like Rongguo Mansion. I'm cheap..."

Daiyu sighed secretly, knowing what Xue Baochai meant by this sentence.She stepped forward to hold Baochai's hand, and told Lin Shu what Jia Baoyu had explained.

"Sister Bao must not try to persecute Baoyu because of him. You and I know what kind of temperament he is. After waking up from a serious illness, he seems to be different from before. This time I asked my brother to ask Sister Bao what he meant. I just don't want to violate Your heart. If you really don't want to, don't force it."

Seeing Xue Baochai bursting into laughter, she shook Daiyu's hand and explained: "I don't have any reluctance. The silence just now was just lamenting the impermanence of the world. I didn't expect that when I came to Beijing, my mother's plan would be successful in the end." It's really possible."

Seeing Daiyu seemed very surprised, but fortunately Xue Baochai said everything in his heart.

"The family was in trouble that year, so my mother thought of coming to the capital to join my uncle. I didn't expect that in the end, by mistake, I lived in Rongguo Mansion. You know Baoyu's status in Rongguo Mansion, and my mother gradually became interested. , and even specially made a golden lock with the chiseled 'never leave, never give up'... For more than a year, my family has always looked after me, but look, how many people in this world can Don't care about my business background like Baoyu?"...

Hearing this, Daiyu couldn't help muttering to herself: "My brother doesn't mind either..."

Baochai raised her hand and scratched Daiyu's nose: "Marquis Lin is a valuable character, even if he doesn't mind, the Lin family would not agree to my entry without Sister Yuan in front. Moreover, Marquis Lin is the chief literary officer of Great Chu, he His marriage is not just his personal matter, if he marries me, a merchant woman, it will bring great resistance to Lin Hou's future."

Daiyu heard Baochai talk about her business background so frankly, and analyzed the pros and cons of the marriage, so she couldn't help being full of respect for Baochai's bearing.

Such a good woman was forced into this situation because of secular rules.

Fortunately, Rongguo Mansion has a different kind of Jia Baoyu, who can create the greatest tolerance for Xue Baochai.

Only Xue Baochai continued to laugh and said: "Baoyu is right. I know him well, and I can understand each other. In this regard, who can compare? What's more..."

Having said this, Xue Baochai's face suddenly turned red, and she clenched the handkerchief tightly with both hands and looked shyly at the box of rouge on the dressing table.

"What's wrong? Sister Bao!"

"What's more, I once fantasized about marrying Baoyu..."

"what!"

Daiyu looked at Xue Baochai, who was completely different from the dignified atmosphere of the past, and her shy appearance made her feel very novel.

She suddenly covered her mouth and laughed: "It turns out that Sister Bao and Baoyu are in love with each other. No wonder Baoyu's first thing when she wakes up is to ask to marry Sister Bao!"

"You girl..."

Baochai's cheeks were hot from Daiyu's teasing, and her neck became red.

Daiyu stroked her chest and let out a long sigh of relief: "I thought Sister Bao would not want to marry. Although I don't know why Baoyu would suddenly raise this matter, but after listening to my brother's analysis, I also feel that this is a rare thing. Sister Bao, a lover is hard to find, it would be a pity to miss it!"

Xue Baochai nodded, recalling the time when she played with Baoyu, she sighed, "Who said it wasn't? It's hard for a woman in this world. If it weren't for Baoyu, I don't know what kind of family I will marry in the future..."

……

In the evening, Lin Shu returned home from the Ministry of Industry and talked with Daiyu about Jia Baoyu's entrustment to him.

When he went to the East Palace today, he happened to meet Xue Pan, and took the opportunity to mention this matter.Xue Pan was quite satisfied with Jia Baoyu, except that this guy took a concubine before he got married, the other conditions were indeed the most suitable choice for his sister-in-law.

Of course, he himself knows what the young masters of the capital are like. Marrying wives and taking concubines is just a common thing, and even he himself has lived among thousands of flowers before.

Daiyu recounted her experience at Xue's house today: "After Sister Bao agreed, I went with her to Mrs. Xue's side and learned that Baoyu intended to ask Sister Bao. Good marriage, just worry about grandma..."

"The old lady is full of plans for Brother Bao. Even if there is dissatisfaction at first, as long as someone analyzes the pros and cons for her, when she thinks about it, she will be satisfied with this granddaughter-in-law."

Lin Shu can be sure that the old lady will figure it out, and she will definitely be satisfied with Xue Baochai, the granddaughter-in-law in the future.Whether Jia Baoyu can be happy to be his wealthy idler in the future depends on the gifts from the palace, the protection of the Jia family, and the most important point is to have a good wife who is good at managing the family business.

And Xue Baochai is the perfect candidate!
"My brother is right. Grandmother will definitely be satisfied with Sister Bao's granddaughter-in-law!"

Daiyu nodded, she said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I have become the old man of the moon this time. Now that the saying of a golden and jade marriage has become true, tomorrow I will go to Rongguo Mansion to ask Baoyu to thank him. The rouge he made is very beautiful. That’s right, I’ll go and move them all back home tomorrow…”

……

Early the next morning, Lin Shu accompanied Daiyu to Rongguo Mansion.

There is nothing serious about the yamen today, since he has accepted Jia Baoyu's entrustment, he will go to talk to Jia Zheng and the old lady today to make sure that the matter is done properly and perfectly.

Just when he arrived at the gate of Rongguo Mansion, he saw Jia Zheng in official robes about to board the carriage and go to Shuntian Mansion to sit in the government office.Lin Shu jumped out of the carriage, stepped forward to salute and greeted him: "Second uncle wait a moment, nephew has something to talk to second uncle..."