serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 126

The snowy sky of the twelfth lunar month turned dark in a blink of an eye, and the lanterns under the eaves of Rongguo Mansion were lit one after another. In the boundless black sky, the red light of the lanterns set off the snowflakes more brightly.

A gust of cold wind blew by, blowing the two lanterns above the newly opened corner gate of Rongguo Mansion flickering on and off.

The two Xue family women who were guarding outside the corner gate were stomping their feet to escape the cold with their sleeves on their hands. Suddenly, there was the sound of horseshoes and wheels crushing the snow.

A carriage came this way in the heavy snow.

The carriage stopped in front of the corner gate, and the young servant of the Xue family jumped out of the carriage, moved the low stool to the side of the carriage, and retreated to the other side of the carriage. The thick car curtain: "Grandma, get out of the car."

Aunt Xue's maid, Tong Xi Tonggui, came out of the carriage and helped Aunt Xue get off the carriage on a low stool.

A gust of cold wind blew, and Aunt Xue tightened her cloak and cloak, and stepped into the corner door.

Hearing the sound of the latch on the corner door, Aunt Xue asked, "Where's your uncle?"

The mother-in-law walked up quickly, handed the key to Aunt Xue, and replied: "The uncle is waiting for grandma in the front hall, and the girl is also here."

Aunt Xue tightened her cloak again, and walked quickly to Xue's courtyard.

Wang Xifeng's brother Wang Ren came to Beijing, and the Wang family invited Aunt Xue.

In this case, Aunt Xue would not let Baochai go, and only brought Xue Pan to the banquet.

As soon as the banquet started, Jia Hu's captain Lin San came to the door, saying that Jia Hu had something to discuss with Xue Pan.

As soon as he heard that Jia Hu had something to discuss with Xue Pan, Wang Ziteng quickly asked Xue Pan to come back with Lin San, and asked Xue Pan to say hello to Jia Hu on his behalf.

One sentence made Aunt Xue see through Wang Ziteng's inner weakness, he was afraid of Jia Hu!
Xue's Courtyard
lobby
The lights are bright, there is heavy snow outside the window, and the house is as warm as spring.

Baochai was sitting under the lamp, embroidering flowers, while Xue Pan was pacing back and forth in front of the window.

Xiangling looked at the silent Baochai, then at the impetuous Xue Pan, and suddenly caught a glimpse of a dim yellow light coming from outside the window, "Grandma is back."

Baochai raised her head, Xue Pan stopped and looked out the window together.

It was Aunt Xue who came back.

The two hurried forward, the thick cotton curtain was raised, and Aunt Xue came in wearing a cloak.

Baochai and Xue Pan said together: "Pour a bowl of hot tea." On the one hand, they went forward to take the cloak and sat down on the head with Aunt Xue.

Aunt Xue sat down, took the tea from Yinger, and asked Xue Pan, "What's going on?"

Xue Pan: "It's my second uncle's house."

"Brother is too impatient, let mom have a bowl of tea, take it easy."

Baochai interrupted Xue Pan, and said to Yinger and Xiangling: "Looking at the weather, there will be heavy snowfall overnight, go and see if there is enough carbon in the house, and if not, ask the warehouse to send some silver frost charcoal. "

"Yes." The two agreed and walked out.

Aunt Xue put down her tea bowl, looked at Baochai, then at Xue Pan, and sighed, "When will you get rid of your impetuous temper?"

Xue Pan blushed and was about to speak.

Baochai said: "Mom, don't blame brother, it happened for a reason."

Aunt Xue: "What's the matter?"

Xue Pan glanced at Baochai who had just sat down, and said to Aunt Xue: "It's about my second uncle Jiaqin's sister. The second master of the Dongfu asked about the marriage contract between the Xue family and the Mei family. The marriage is called off."

Aunt Xue stood up abruptly: "Retire, resign."

Baochai stood up, helped Aunt Xue to sit down, and sighed inwardly.

When she heard that Jia Hu asked Xue's family to withdraw the engagement, she was also taken aback.

Marriage is a very serious matter. No matter what the reason is, as long as the marriage is withdrawn, the reputation of the woman will be affected. In the future, she can only marry someone with a lower status, or even become a concubine.

Aunt Xue came back to her senses, took a few sips from the tea bowl, and then asked, "Why?"

Xue Pan blushed again, and replied falteringly: "I, I didn't dare to ask more questions, I only heard that it was for the good of Xue's family."

After hearing this, Aunt Xue stood there speechless for a while.

Baochai: "According to my opinion, it should be that the Mei family has turned to the political opponent of the Jia family, and the one in the East Mansion is planning for a rainy day and preparing for future official battles."

Aunt Xue seemed to have realized something, and sighed, "Since ancient times, in power struggles, either you die or you live, and there is no compromise. In this struggle, the Xue family has no right to choose, and cannot choose."

Baochai went on to say: "Since he said this, it means that he is ready to turn against the Mei family, or the forces behind the Mei family. Judging from the current power of the Jia family, as long as the Jia family does not rebel, all It’s nothing. The Mei family will definitely become a victim of the power struggle, and it’s very likely that the family will be ruined.”

Xue Pan was shocked: "Then sister Qin has become a widow!"

"What bastards are you talking about!"

Aunt Xue glared at Xue Pan angrily, "Ever since the Mei family became an official in Beijing, the two families have become strangers. After your second uncle passed away, the two families only agreed to discuss marriage after the expiration of the filial piety period. Now only It's been less than two years."

Speaking of this, he sighed, "I received a letter from Xue Biao a while ago, saying that your aunt's health is not very good. The Mei family's attitude is not clear." He said, looking at Xue Pan.

How shrewd Baochai was, she also looked at Xue Pan, because she couldn't say that.

Xue Pan was stunned there, not saying a word.

Aunt Xue felt sour in her heart: "Today I will be the master of this, and we will divorce."

Xue Pan came back to his senses, and quickly said: "Mom, I"

Aunt Xue: "Oh! You only need to be good in the future. Well, don't talk about these things." Then she said to Baochai: "You write a letter immediately, just say what I said, and let Xue Biao go to Beijing with the marriage letter It must be delivered before the Lantern Festival."

Baochai thought for a while: "Let's ask the soldiers of Dongfu to send it. They have a military survey and cooperation, and they can change to a fast horse at the post station, and they can bring back the marriage letter years ago."

After a pause, "This can also show the Xue family's attitude."

A gleam of relief flashed across Aunt Xue's eyes, she looked at Xue Pan again, sighed again, and said, "Wang Ren will not leave this time when he enters Beijing. Your uncle asked him to stay and help him, and he will be sent to the yamen of the Infantry Commander." He's looking for an errand."

Xue Pan blurted out: "Just that trash can lead the army?!"

Aunt Xue's face sank: "I have told you many times, don't argue with Wang Ren, but you just don't listen. You know the situation of your uncle's family. He raised Wang Ren as his son. Everything belongs to Wang Ren, so don't provoke him."

Xue Pan was taken aback for a moment: "I don't want such a son."

"you"

"Okay, mom and brother don't say a few words. This is uncle's family business, so we don't have to worry about it."

With a "hum", Xue Pan turned his face away and stopped talking.

Seeing his unconvinced face, Aunt Xue scolded: "I advise you to stop messing around outside and meddle in other people's affairs from now on. Amitabha! If you can keep the property of the Xue family, I'll be fine even if I die."

Xue Pan blushed immediately, "Mom looks down on people too much!" After saying that, he stood up and walked out.

Aunt Xue was so angry that she fought wildly, "You damn evil, is it possible that you can do something earth-shattering?!"

Xue Pan paused, and replied, "That's not necessarily true." He opened the curtain and walked out.

Aunt Xue and Baochai looked at each other.

(End of this chapter)