Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 375

The news of Baochai's pregnancy quickly spread throughout the back houses of all the mansions.

Among them, Mother Xue contributed a lot.

When she learned that her daughter was pregnant, she inevitably wanted to share her joy with her sisters.

Everyone in Jia's mansion knew about this sharing.

People in Jia's house knew about it, and other families soon knew about it.

It was obviously a small matter of my own family, but because it happened in the Chu State Marquis's Mansion, it immediately became a hot topic in the city.

Those who came and went to visit these days did not forget to prepare a gift for children, hoping to win the favor of the Marquis of Chu.

Not to mention, Feng Yibo really liked a few of them.

It's not a valuable item, but a child's toy.

After Feng Yibo saw it, he understood why Menzi had sued him because of a few toys.

These things are really exquisite.

There are wooden cows and flowing horses that can walk on their legs with a light pull, exquisite flying birds that use their center of gravity, and flying dragons that can dance with a light shake...

Not to mention being a disciple, even Feng Yibo found it novel when he saw it for the first time.

Of course, it's not exactly the right time for him to play this game in his 20s.

Instead, I feel the ingenuity of these gadgets, and after being asked, I learned that the craftsman is the son of the other party.

Feng Yibo pondered for a moment, then asked him to come over.

He also took care of the things that were not troublesome for that person.

He will definitely not do anything illegal.

The other party had just come here for a formality, but in fact, he didn't report any hope.

Now that this opportunity is in front of him, that person is not greedy.

After all, a family of servants can only be regarded as doing what they like, and it is not a big gift.

So the man only proposed that in order to take care of his parents conveniently, he wanted to be transferred to a state capital near his hometown.

From a certain point of view, it can be regarded as a piece of filial piety.

Although Feng Yibo accepted this gift, he did not leave behind the craftsman's family.

Instead, people sent them directly to Liuqiu.

It is too extravagant for such a craftsman to specialize in making toys.

You should go to the Craftsmanship Division of Donghai County to shine.

Outsiders don't know the truth, and don't pay attention to the reasons behind it.

For a while, they all followed suit and began to give away all kinds of children's toys.

Afterwards, after the "correction" by the disciples of the Marquis of Chu's mansion, the saying that the Marquis of Chu was curious about his obscene skills spread.

Skilled craftsmen in the capital were quickly recruited and sent to the Hou's Mansion with their personal works.

Feng Yibo ordered Jia Lian to ask Long Linwei to investigate the character background of the person who asked him to do something.

Even if there is no problem with character, he won't do big things.

In addition, he personally inspected the abilities and works of these craftsmen.

In this way, after considering both sides, a group of skilled craftsmen were selected and included.

Even their family members were packed and sent to Liuqiu.

I hope that these skilled craftsmen can light up the technology tree as soon as possible in the atmosphere of Liuqiu.

It would be best if we could develop a little industrial base.

On the other hand, when Miaoyu returned to the Lin residence, she also brought this news back.

When Daiyu heard the news, her heart was naturally very complicated.

For a while, it can be said to be anxious and envious.

What is urgent is the successive national funerals, and Emperor Jingshun has not been buried yet.

According to the current situation, she will have to wait at least another year before she can enter the door.

Naturally, the envy is that Baochai is pregnant and wants to open up branches and leaves for the Feng family.

If she gave birth to a son, then her status as a big wife would definitely suffer a lot.

With such a complicated mood, she followed Miaoyu to visit Feng's mansion.

Baochai is still in the dangerous period of early pregnancy.

Recently, according to Feng Yibo's arrangement, the morning and evening meditation has been stopped.

Rest peacefully in your own yard all day long.

Occasionally, when she couldn't stay longer, she would be surrounded by a few maidservants and go to talk to Mother Xue or Li Mengshi.

When Daiyu came to visit, Baochai was lazily leaning on the kang.

When she saw Daiyu coming in, she wanted to get up and greet her.

Daiyu hurriedly stepped forward to hold her hand, and said:

"My sister is heavy, so don't move lightly."

Although the mood is complicated, she also knows the seriousness.

Daiyu was afraid that Baochai would make a big move, so she helped her back to the previous posture!

Seeing her cautious appearance, Baochai smiled and said:

"Where is the use of being so careful? The imperial physicians said that as long as you don't bump into it, it's fine, and you have to walk around occasionally."

If you are unstable in the first three months, try to reduce exercise as much as possible.

After the tire is stabilized, I will have to move around more.

Otherwise, you will have no strength when you are born.

This is an experience that has been summed up since ancient times, and it doesn't take a doctor to say that many women know it.

There are also some experiences that only big families have.

Xue's mother told her ten thousand times that she must not take too much nutrition during pregnancy.

Otherwise, it will not be easy for the child to grow up.

"Anyway, it's better to be careful."

Daiyu heard this, pressed her hand lightly, and then smiled and said:
"I'm here to congratulate my sister."

She has tried her best to control her tone, so as not to let the bitterness show.

But his tone was flat, but he was under control.

But the expression still betrayed her.

Seeing the forced smile on her face, Baochai couldn't help but feel moved, and said with a smile:
"Same joy and congratulations."

Although both of them are daughters-in-law of the Feng family, it is true to say so.

But to Daiyu's ears, these words sound somewhat ironic.

Hearing this, Daiyu didn't hide the trace of resentment in her heart at all, she flattened her mouth and said:
"Brother Feng once said, 'The joys and sorrows of human beings are not connected'. I didn't understand it in the past, but I finally understand it today."

If Feng Yibo heard it, he would definitely tell her, this is what the real Lu Xun said.

Speaking of it, such a sentence is most suitable for a young girl who is sad and sad.

No, Feng Yibo just remarked casually, and Daiyu remembered it in his heart.

"Giggle!"

Baochai covered her mouth and smiled lightly, and held Daiyu behind her back, saying:

"I'm not teasing my sister, I really congratulate my sister!"

When Daiyu heard this, she frowned slightly.

Obviously didn't believe her.

Baochai caressed Daiyu's jade hand and explained with a smile:
"Yesterday, the old man said that when the new emperor came to the throne, he gave amnesty to the world, but he still felt that the successive national funerals would affect the weddings and funerals of the people, and there were many complaints. In addition, His Majesty was too young to survive, so the cabinet and the queen mother are discussing, very soon. Maybe according to the etiquette, the funeral of the late emperor will be hastened!"

The emperor's funeral must be simple.

But it can be done quickly.

Normally, the national mourning period lasts from one to three years.

But unless the queen mother or the emperor died, the emperor would strictly enforce it in order to show his filial piety.

Just like Emperor Jingshun before, he set a one-year mourning period for the Dowager Zhen and the Supreme Emperor.

Generally speaking, most national funerals are accompanied by the new emperor's ascension to the throne.

Maybe it's also a joy and sorrow, so you can hedge it.

The time for stopping the coffin remains the same, and the burial ceremony cannot be less.

But the mourning period can be reduced.

The shortening from one to three years to one month is also in line with etiquette regulations.

The time for Emperor Jingshun to stop now is coming, and he will be buried in the next few days.

Therefore, the cabinet is stepping up discussions on the matter.

This kind of thing definitely cannot be bypassed by the Ministry of Rites, not to mention that Yuan Chun also told Feng Yibo about this matter through a secret letter.

So yesterday I talked with Baochai about Emperor Jingshun's burial and said that she could not participate.

Feng Yibo also mentioned this matter.

Baochai didn't think much about it at first, after all, the cabinet hadn't been finalized yet.

Seeing Daiyu's resentful look, I couldn't help but make a few jokes.

At this time Daiyu heard the words, the surprise on her face could no longer be concealed.

Then, the surprise turned into embarrassment.

In fact, Baochai saw her urgency written all over her face.

How could Daiyu not be ashamed?

"What did my sister tell me about this?"

Daiyu withdrew her hand, took out her handkerchief in a panic, and wiped away the sweat that didn't exist, obviously trying to hide her shame.

How could Baochai let it go so easily, seeing this, she continued to tease and said:

"Isn't it because I'm afraid that it's too late, and if my sister thinks about it more, she will misunderstand me and ridicule you?"

Miaoyu and her followers listened and tried to hold back their laughter.

"What's wrong?"

Daiyu's face turned even redder, and she hurriedly explained:

"I know what kind of person my sister is. Where did the misunderstanding come from?"

"Pfft."

This time, Qingwen next to her couldn't help laughing.

In fact, she knows her young lady's temperament best, so it's no wonder she didn't think too much about it!
After being stared at by Daiyu, Qingwen suppressed her smile and looked away.

"Really? I don't believe it."

At this moment Baochai chuckled twice, and joked again:
"Just now I said congratulations and congratulations, someone must have scolded me in my heart."

She knew what kind of temperament Daiyu was, but she just liked to tease Daiyu.

"Who dares to scold my sister?"

Daiyu knew that Baochai was teasing her, so she couldn't help but fight back:

"My sister is a very popular figure in the capital now. Who doesn't know that the Chu State Marquis's Mansion is going to add a young master? I heard that the daily gift-giving team is almost in Nancheng!"

There was inevitably a bit of sourness in these words, but Baochai didn't take it as disobedience, shaking her head and said:
"What you said is not due to me. When you enter the door and become pregnant, you will be treated the same way."

As long as you keep mentioning that you are about to enter the door, Baochai will be invincible.

Where is Daiyu her opponent?
Seeing Daiyu suffocate slightly, her face flushed red, Baochai added unhurriedly:

"Besides, where does the little duke come from? It's not necessarily a boy or a girl!"

These words finally gave Daiyu a chance to breathe, she hurriedly vowed after hearing the words:
"Don't worry, sister, it must be a boy!"

Baochai also hoped so, and nodded with a smile, but said:

"Brother Feng said you like girls."

Baochai's city will naturally leave some leeway for himself.

Otherwise, if she talks too much, she won't be able to meet people when she is really not a boy.

"Isn't there Xiao Feng? It's better to have both children."

Daiyu blurted it out, but felt that it was wrong, so she hurriedly added:
"Of course, if it's a girl, it must be as good as my sister."

Baochai didn't care about her recklessness, but nodded and said:

"Well, if it's a girl, then the task of adding children to the Feng family falls on the younger sister."

Hearing that Baochai teased her again, Daiyu couldn't help being coquettish.

"Sister~"

As soon as she stretched out her hand to grab Baochai's hand, Baochai withdrew her hand and covered her mouth:
"vomit~"

Seeing Daiyu looking at her in astonishment, Baochai came back and said with a smile:
"It's okay, this is a normal reaction, and you will understand when you have this experience."

Only then did Daiyu realize that this was a pregnancy reaction.

She had heard of it before, but apparently it was the first time she had seen it.

Speaking of which, the first pregnant woman she saw was Second Sister You.

But when the second sister You was pregnant, the pregnancy reaction was not strong.

Just a little tired and no appetite.

So this was the first time Daiyu saw a pregnant woman retching, and she didn't even think about Baochai's joke.

Hearing that she was fine, Daiyu breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"It's okay, it's okay."

This worried look warmed Baochai, who was already a little uncomfortable, and grabbed her hand and said:

"Sister, don't worry, we women are destined to be like this, such little sufferings are nothing."

Many people say that when a woman gives birth to a child, she is going through the gates of hell.

Obviously, Baochai was also a little worried about this.

But even if there is some fear in my heart, the joy of pregnancy still dilutes all fears.

Don't say it's just retching, if you can give birth to a son, it will continue the incense for the Feng family.

Even if she gave up half her life, she was willing.

Daiyu had never experienced it before, so she obviously didn't expect so much.

But just looking at Baochai's appearance just now, she felt a little distressed.

So, taking a breath, he said with concern again:
"Sister, you have to take good care of it. Don't lose your body. Only when you take care of your body can your child be well."

Although she is pregnant with Baochai, Daiyu has complicated feelings.

But the moment he really saw her uncomfortable, all that remained was concern.

Jealousy belongs to jealousy, and feelings belong to feelings.

Daiyu couldn't restrain her jealousy, nor could she restrain her sisterhood with Baochai.

Baochai naturally understood Daiyu, raised her hand to touch her head, and said with a smile:
"Sister, don't worry, I'm only recuperating in the courtyard now, and the rest will be arranged."

Having said that, she suppressed a smile and said:

"By the way, I even made arrangements for the intermission."

It was originally planned that Daiyu would go through the door in spring.

Baochai had been prepared a long time ago, waiting for the feast.

When Daiyu heard this, she immediately felt embarrassed, and said in embarrassment:

"Oh! Sister, you still say it!"

"Giggle!"

This time, Miaoyu and the maids couldn't help laughing out loud.

"you!"

Daiyu was furious, but she was just incompetent and furious.

There was nothing to stop the laughter of everyone in the room.

Although she was teased by Baochai in Feng's mansion, Daiyu returned to the mansion feeling a little joyful.

Without him, you can pass the door in another month!
However, the excitement didn't last even a month.

Not long after Emperor Jingshun was buried, the Empress Dowager, who had been lingering in the palace, passed away again.

This time, Feng Yibo was not as simple as assisting from the side.

Li Shouzhong entered the cabinet, and the Ministry of Rites lost its Shangshu.

Only he can control the overall situation of the Ministry of Rites.

All of a sudden, the officials who had just rushed back from the imperial mausoleum began to organize the funeral again.

Feng Yibo was so busy every day that he hit the back of his head.

All the orders were exhausted, and many of them took sick leave.

This made Baochai, who didn't come, not so conspicuous.

At home, there should be Xue's mother to help with the arrangements, so there is no need to worry.

However, when Daiyu heard the news, she no longer knew how to express it.

This time, after all, it was the emperor's grandmother, so I am afraid that the date cannot be shortened.

Wait at least another year, right?
In this regard, she could only bear back and go back to the room, burying her head in the quilt.

Profound, heavily rehearsed for the upcoming national mourning.

"Hey!"

(End of this chapter)