serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 117
It snowed heavily for a day and a night, and the city of Beijing was so beautiful that it became a world wrapped in silver, making people feel like they were in a dream.

Early in the morning, fine snowflakes were still falling, and the cold wind was blowing. Xichun dressed excitedly. After washing up, she put on red fragrant sheepskin boots, put on a white fox fur cloak, put on a snow cap, and walked out quickly.

"It's snowing, girl, go slowly!" Ruhua took an oilcloth snow umbrella, and chased after him.

It snowed heavily one day and one night, and the snow on the ground was more than a foot thick. After Yinyou greeted him, the back house of Ningguo Mansion was quiet, but some rough things made the mother-in-law sweep the snow on all the passages.

Because Jia Hu was ill, Jia's mother didn't let Jia Hu prepare for the play, but the family sat together and said a few words, and then let Jia Hu go back to rest.

Xichun went back to Ningguo Mansion with her last night and lived in her small courtyard.

Ning'an Hall Backyard

As soon as he walked into the hall, he saw Hu Po coming out of the main room with a tray. Xi Chun walked up quickly and asked, "Is brother up yet?"

Amber smiled: "No, Fourth Miss, go in quickly."

After hearing this, the smile on Xichun's face became even brighter. Last night she made an agreement with Jia Hu to wake him up early in the morning.

As a general, one must have a strong body, but Jia Hu was physically and mentally exhausted after a battle. After traveling for thousands of miles, he was already very tired, and he was sick. He was still lying on the bed, falling asleep .

"Brother." A crisp voice rang softly in his ears, Jia Hu was startled, and suddenly realized that he was at home.

Jia Hu slowly opened his eyes, looked at Xi Chun who was standing by the bed, looking at him with twinkling eyes, and asked with a smile, "Are you really awake?"

"of course."

Xichun was a little proud, "I promised my brother."

"Yes, we Xichun are the most trustworthy!"

Jia Hu laughed, and then said: "Go and sit outside for a while, I will get dressed."

"Ah."

Xichun nodded, opened the curtain and walked out, saying, "Sister Hu Po said, the medicine is almost ready."

Jia Hu stared fixedly at the top of the bed. The night's rest made him recover a lot, but he still felt a little uncomfortable and didn't want to get up too much.

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps in the courtyard, and then Zijuan's voice was heard: "Miss Si, is Second Master awake?"

Xichun: "I'm getting dressed."

"Sister Amber is boiling medicine in the wing room." This is the voice of the painting.

After hearing this, Jia Hu hurriedly got up, just put on his coat, Zijuan's voice came from outside the tent: "Second Master, can I come in?"

Looking at the clothes on the hanger, Jia Hu shook his head and smiled wryly. On weekdays, Amber waited on him to dress himself. Wherever he used to do it himself, he slept with his clothes on in the military camp. Robes, not so many fancy clothes.

Although Ruhua is the son of Ningguo Mansion's family, she is a girl who serves Xichun personally, so it is impossible for her to come in and help her get dressed.

The reason why Zijuan came to ask herself was because the matter between herself and Lin Daiyu had become clear, and she would definitely serve her in the future.

Thinking of this, Jia Hu said, "Come in and help me get dressed."

"Ugh!"

A corner of the curtain was opened, Zijuan came in with a bundle, put the bundle on the table next to the bed, walked gently to the hanger, took off the cotton gown, and walked behind Jia Hu: "Second Lord, stretch out your hand." .”

Jia Hu stretched out his hand back.

Zijuan skillfully put the gown on Jia Hu's body, went around to the front and squatted down, and tied his belt for him.

Turning around, he untied the bundle, took out a double-breasted thick cotton robe without sleeves, walked to Jia Hu's back and put it on again for him, then went around to the front to button him, and said, "This robe is exhausting, the girl will not wear it." Young God, I thought I could make it before the second master went out, but who would have thought that the army would go out ahead of time."

"You girls are crying again?" Jia Hu asked suddenly.

After fastening the buttons, Zijuan went around to the back to straighten Jia Hu's folds, "Since there have been rumors in the capital that the second master was greedy for meritorious service and fell into the trap of the Manchus, the girl cried during the day and at night, and often had nightmares When the good news came that day, the girl passed out crying in front of the statue." As she spoke, her eyes became wet.

Jia Hu: "I told you guys a long time ago that I will be fine."

Zijuan: "Second Master doesn't know. At first everything was fine at home, and the girls started a poetry club. Later, the rumors in the city intensified, and there were also rumors in the palace. Until that day when the soldiers' families came to make trouble, the family was in chaos. The old man even fell down, and according to Si Qi, he is still not recovering."

After finishing speaking, he went to the hanger and took off the round-neck padded robe.

Jia Hu waved his hand: "If you don't go out today, you don't need to wear this."

Zijuan thought for a while, put the padded gown back, and took another cotton shirt for Jia Hu to put on, "Second Master sit down first, I'll fetch water for Second Master to wash his face."

Jia Hu: "There is hot water in the copper pot in the incense burner."

Zijuan answered "Yes", took out the copper pot from the incense burner, poured hot water into the copper basin, twisted a hot towel to wipe Jia Hu's face, and then went to the outside room to get a toothbrush and salt.

After brushing her teeth and rinsing her mouth, Zijuan tied Jia Hu's hair in a simple bun.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Jia Hu nodded with satisfaction: "Go, go outside."

"Wait a moment."

Zijuan took the round-neck padded gown from the hanger again: "It's cold outside, Er Ye has to put it on first." Nagging, she put the padded padded gown on Jia Hu.

Jia Hu: "You, like Amber, are long-winded."

Zijuan said with a smile: "Second Master was joking, I dare not stand shoulder to shoulder with Sister Hu Po."

Jia Hu also smiled: "You are the same as her." Then he walked out.

Zicuckoo was taken aback for a moment, then chased out with a smile.

"Brother, why did you come out!"

Xichun got a little anxious waiting, pulled Jia Hu to sit down, and asked Zijuan, "Sister Zijuan, when will Sister Lin come over?"

Zijuan smiled again: "Young lady has gone to the conference hall." Then she said to Jia Hu: "The Cheng family and the Ma family have sent the account books, and the young lady is reconciling the accounts with the eldest grandma."

As he spoke, he added some sandalwood and some agarwood to the two incense burners, and then ignited the open fire, which made the outside much warmer.

Jia Hu: "Who sent it?"

Zijuan shook her head: "The girl never told us these things, and she didn't allow us to inquire."

Jia Hu nodded slightly.

A corner of the cotton curtain was lifted, and Hu Po came in with a tray: "Second Master, it's time to take medicine."

Jia Hu took the medicine bowl and drank it in one gulp, passed the medicine bowl to Hu Po, took the tea bowl from Zijuan's hand, rinsed his mouth, and asked Hu Po, "Who sent the account books?"

Amber: "Cheng Shiyao came to Beijing in person. He took the sea route and changed to a horse-drawn carriage at Tianjin Wharf to enter Beijing." Suddenly remembered something, walked into the room quickly, and after a while, came out with a post, "This was delivered early in the morning." greetings."

Jia Hu took it and looked at it. Cheng Shiyao said that he would come to see him after a few days when he was safe.

Hu Po went on to say: "Cheng Shiyao also mentioned something when he met with the eldest grandma, saying that the eldest son of the Zhen family has come to Beijing with our family's boat."

Jia Hu was startled: "Has Zhen Fu entered the capital?"

Amber was taken aback, not understanding what Jia Hu meant.

Jia Hu stood up, thought for a while, then turned to Hu Po and said, "Go, let someone find Lin San."

Amber responded, turned and walked out.

Seeing that Jia Hu's face was a bit uneasy, Zijuan hesitated for a moment, stepped forward and took Xichun's hand, and pointed to the inside.

Xichun looked at Jia Hu, said "Yes", got up and walked into the room.

Jia Hu saw it in his eyes and didn't say anything. Thinking of Jiao Da, he sighed deeply.

When Jia Hu used Jiao Da, he used his loyalty, not his talent.But his ability in this area is really mediocre, and he must know what Amber can know.

But he didn't think to tell himself.

After all, I still lack reliable talents!

Thinking of this, Jia Hu shook his head and smiled wryly, take your time.

Not long after, there was a sound of footsteps in the courtyard, and then Amber walked in: "Second Master, Lin San is here."

Jia Hu: "Let him in."

"Hey."

Hu Po lifted the cotton curtain and waved to Lin San.

Lin San got in, nodded his thanks to Hu Po, and then stepped forward to salute Jia Hu: "Master."

Jia Hu stood up, walked to his side, and said in a low voice: "Go and tell Mrs. Jiao to see Cheng Shiyao and find out where Zhen Fu is staying. Also, after you find Zhen Fu, keep an eye on him and look at him. Where did you go and who did you meet?"

Lin San nodded.

Jia Hu glanced at the chime clock in the corner, the long needle had already pointed to the quarter past.

With a hum, Jia Hu said to Lin San, "Tell Mrs. Jiao that he doesn't have to take care of the Wu family's affairs. You go and inform Lai Sheng that Wu Tianyou didn't come to make amends after noon and smashed the Wu family's house." All the shops in the east and west cities."

"Yes." Lin San replied, turned and walked out.

After a silence, Amber spoke: "Second Master, are you hungry?"

Jia Hu came back to his senses and said with a smile, "I'm a little hungry, why don't you guys come out?"

"elder brother."

Xichun walked over gently, and said, "The old lady said, you have to take good care of yourself, you can't get angry."

Jia Hu was happy, stretched out his hand to touch her little head, and replied: "Yes, I listen to you, brother is not angry." Then he said to Zijuan: "Go to the meeting hall to see, when is it good? I don't know where to come Eat with me!"

Without saying a word, Lin Daiyu's voice came from outside the door: "Who are you talking about?!"

Jia Hu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled awkwardly.

Lin Daiyu walked in with small steps, first gave Jia Hu a white look, then turned her head and said, "Come in."

Lin Zhixiao's family led a group of daughters-in-law and women in carrying food boxes, greeted Jia Hu, brought the dining table over, and then all retreated.

Amber, Rhododendron and Ruhua put chopsticks on the table.

Seeing that Lin Daiyu was still wearing a white fox fur cloak, Jia Hu stepped forward and untied it from the hanger by the door for her, then touched her hand: "It's so cold! Come, I'll warm you up."

Lin Daiyu: "It's okay." She lowered her eyes.

Jia Hu smiled, led Lin Daiyu to the round table and sat down, held her hand and warmed her up.

Sitting silently beside her, Xichun rolled her eyes a few times and said, "The meal is cold."

Lin Daiyu blushed suddenly, and said in a low voice, "Let's eat."

Jia Hu let go of her little hand, took the chopsticks, and gave Xichun a piece of meat, "Let's eat." Then picked up some bamboo shoots for Lin Daiyu, "This is delicious, try it."

"How can a girl eat meat early in the morning?"

Xichun snorted, "I want to eat winter bamboo shoots too."

Jia Hu was taken aback, his face became very embarrassed.

Lin Daiyu stood up, walked over to pick some winter bamboo shoots for Xichun, and said softly: "You are right, no girl eats meat early in the morning." She said and gave Jia Hu the meat.

Xichun grabbed Lin Daiyu's hand, pouted and said, "Sister Lin is still good to me, I don't like brother anymore."

Lin Daiyu didn't bother to pay attention to her, pulled her hand away, and pinched her little face again: "If you don't eat any more, the food will be really cold."

"Oh."

Xichun picked up the chopsticks and started to eat.

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Jia Hu's eyes widened and he looked at Lin Daiyu with doubts on his face.

He is very clear about Xichun's temperament, once he loses his temper, it's not as difficult to coax as usual!

Now someone can cure her!

Seeing Jia Hu in a daze, Lin Daiyu patted his hand and said angrily, "Why are you in a daze, hurry up and eat!"

Jia Hu came back to his senses: "Oh. Eat, eat!" He picked up his rice bowl and started to eat.

Amber and Zicuckoo smiled at each other.

In a delicate atmosphere, the meal was finally finished.

The meal sent by Lin Zhixiao's family was obviously for six people. Jia Hu took Lin Daiyu and Xichun to sit aside to digest food, while Hu Po, Zi Juan and Ru Hua sat down and began to eat.

Sitting next to Lin Daiyu, Xichun obviously didn't want to talk to Jia Hu.

Jia Hu thought for a while, then said to Lin Daiyu: "The Chamber of Commerce has tired you, and I will reward you well when I recover."

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Lin Daiyu gave Jia Hu a sideways look, and didn't bother to talk to him.

Jia Hu asked again: "What do you want to eat, tell me, I'll have someone prepare it in advance."

"What do you think?!" Lin Daiyu looked deeply at Jia Hu.

Gee!
Jia Hu can't wait to give himself a slap in the face, isn't this just looking for trouble.

Xichun couldn't hold back: "Brother, I want to eat buns with tofu skin, and ham and fresh bamboo shoot soup."

Jia Hu breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly replied: "Okay, I'll let the kitchen prepare it, and we'll have dinner tonight." Then he said to Lin Daiyu, "I'll let the kitchen prepare a few dishes that my sister likes, and let's have dinner together."

"That said, why should I have dinner with you?"

Lin Daiyu stood up abruptly, and said to Zijuan who was eating: "You can eat slowly here." She was about to leave.

Jia Hu grabbed her sleeve: "Okay, why are you angry?"

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Lin Daiyu looked at Jia Hu for a while, then pushed his hand away, "The account ahead has not been settled yet, my sister-in-law is waiting."

After a pause, "The account books of Zhuangzi and Tiandi in the south have just been delivered, and I'll bring you the account books tonight."

Zijuan drank the soup in the bowl, stood up, and said to Jia Hu: "I will go with the girl."

Jia Hu nodded, stood up, walked to the hanger, took off Lin Daiyu's white fox fur cloak, stepped forward to put it on her body, and fastened her belt.

He turned his head and shouted to the outside: "Who is outside?"

"Second Master." The voice of Lai Sheng's family came from outside.

Jia Hu asked again: "Why don't you prepare a hand stove?"

"Ready."

Lai Sheng's family walked in and handed the prepared small hand stove to Lin Daiyu.

Jia Hu nodded in satisfaction, and said to Lai Sheng's family, "Take care of me."

Lai Shengjia: "Yes."

Jia Hu walked to the window and glanced outside, seeing the snowflakes.Turning to Amber, she said, "Find out my fur coat and cloak."

"Hey!"

Hu Po walked into the room, and brought out Jia Hu's fur coat and cloak.

Jia Hu took the fur coat and shook off the cloak, put it on Lin Daiyu, put the hat on her head, smoothed her hair with his hands, and said with a smile, "I'll wait for you for dinner."

Lin Daiyu didn't say a word, she said "um", then turned and went out.

Jia Hu stood quietly by the window and watched Lin Daiyu's receding back, and suddenly realized that she was the head of the Ningguo Mansion, so she only showed herself the ledger? !
Qianqing Palace, go to the study.

In the main hall, an open fire is burned with sandalwood, which is as warm as spring.

Emperor Jianwu was busy all morning, just finished his meal, and now he was resting on the dragon chair behind the imperial case.

"The news came from Longshou Palace that the Duke of Yizhong has entered the palace to have dinner with the Supreme Emperor again." Dai Quan said while cleaning up the memorial on the royal case.

Emperor Jianwu opened his eyes suddenly, looked at him and asked, "Tell me, how should we deal with this matter?"

Dai Quan hesitated for a moment, and replied: "Now that there is a snowstorm outside the pass, Wang Ziteng will definitely not be able to make it back in a while."

Emperor Jianwu pondered for a while, and said: "Wait, it's really impossible, and I can only choose Shi Nai."

Dai Quan paused for a moment, then continued to organize the memorial.

Suddenly, Emperor Jianwu's gaze was attracted by the flickering golden ring on Dai Quan's hand.

Emperor Jianwu: "Dai Quan."

Dai Quan was taken aback for a moment, and put down the memorial in his hand: "Your Majesty."

Emperor Jianwu: "Your ring."

Dai Quan: "Your Majesty, it was given by Lord Jiahou yesterday. He said it was a spoil of war. The old slave thought that he could gain my fortune, so he accepted it."

Emperor Jianwu nodded.

At this moment, the chime bell suddenly rang!
Dai Quan turned around and looked, it was four quarters in the afternoon.Suddenly remembered something, quickly patted his forehead, and said to Emperor Jianwu: "Your Majesty, this old slave is too busy to forget, and I haven't reported to the Wu family yet."

Emperor Jianwu rolled his eyes and said, "Hurry up and go."

Dai Quan: "Yes."

Before the words were finished, hurried footsteps came from the outer hall. After a while, the deputy head of the Qianqing Palace came to the door and said: "Your Majesty, there is news from the Bingma Division that all the shops of Mrs. Wu's natal family in the eastern and western cities are closed. It was smashed by the chief steward of Ningguo Mansion."

Dai Quan quickly knelt down: "Please punish the crime, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Jianwu said calmly, "If you smash it, just smash it."

Dai Quan was startled and looked at Emperor Jianwu.

Emperor Jianwu continued: "Go to the Wu family, tell Wu Tianyou, just say what I say, and ask him to apologize to the Jia family."

Dai Quan: "Yes." He got up, bowed and backed out.

The fact that the Jia family smashed the Wu family's store quickly spread throughout the capital, and just as everyone was guessing, more explosive news came. After kneeling for more than half an hour, he was invited in, but it was Jia Rong who received him.

When the news came out, there was a lot of discussion in the city, most of them angrily accused the Jia family of bullying too much, and complained for the Wu family!
(End of this chapter)