serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 94
The news of the departure of the army outside the city spread throughout the capital, and the people rejoiced, hoping that the army could defeat the Mongols and looking forward to the good news.

The news also spread to Jia's house. In order to relieve the dull atmosphere, Jia's mother invited everyone to join in, set up wine and sing operas, and practice for Jia Hu.

Jia Mu paid 20 taels, and Aunt Xue followed Jia Mu, who also gave 20 taels; Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang were shorter, each with 16 taels; Two; Daiyu paid two months' monthly money, ten taels.

Baoyu, Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Xiangyun, Baochai, and Xing Xiuyan are two liang each; One month's monthly money.

The news spread throughout the two prefectures, Lai Nanny, Lai Sheng's family, Lai's family, Zhou Rui's family, Lin Zhixiao's family and other housekeepers and stewards' wives all came and paid a month's money according to their identities.

Seeing that Jia's mother was happy, Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng each paid 16 taels. Now Lai Da and the others couldn't sit still, and sealed the silver according to their status and sent it to Rongqingtang.

In the end, Youshi and Wang Xifeng made a deal together, and they made up a total of more than 650 taels.

Jia's mother was very happy, and hurriedly ordered people to prepare a banquet, and invited a few more theater troupes. Tonight, the two houses will have wine and watch a play together.

When the news reached the palace, Yuanchun sent Li Zhong to give 120 taels of silver, and ordered three plays: "The Story of the White Snake", "Wat on the Bed" and "Changbanpo".

This time, Mother Jia was even happier. There was no time for a meal, banquets were set up in the front yards of Rongqingtang and Ningrong Mansions, and big plays were sung.

It was already dark.

"I wish the Patriarch the best of luck!"

"I wish the patriarch a successful start! Return in triumph!"

"I wish the second master will show his power on the battlefield, and he will be named a prince and prime minister!"

Amid the congratulations, Jia Hu came to Rongguo Mansion. He thought that Jia Jing would have something important to tell him, or tell him some unknown secrets, but he just gave him an amulet. The old mage said that this is Jia Jing. Respect the painting by himself, and recite the scriptures to pray for blessings.

After coming out of Xuanzhen Temple, Jia Hu went to the Ministry of War again, took Niu Jizong's warrant and took away [-] grenades just made by the Military Bureau. These grenades were more than half smaller than Zhentianlei, but powerful It didn't reduce too much, the outer iron sheet was forged with a hydraulic forging table, and it was thinner, and it was filled with dozens of small five-coin lead.

Outside the Chuhua Gate, several women were chatting and joking. When they saw Jia Hu coming, they rushed up to say hello. They all beamed with joy and said, "Amitabha, the second master is here! It drove the fourth girl crazy! The old lady, wife, grandma and The girls are all waiting in the big flower hall, Second Master, please go quickly."

Jia Hu heard that when he walked straight to Rongqing Hall, he heard the sound of singing pipes in the courtyard from a distance.

As soon as he walked into the hallway, he saw Baoyu sitting alone in a daze under the corridor. Jia Hu walked slowly to his side and asked, "What are you thinking?"

Baoyu was startled, and said in surprise, "It's the second elder brother who came back and frightened me." Then he saluted Jia Hu again.

Jia Hu laughed and said, "Why are you sitting here in a daze?"

Baoyu hesitated for a moment, looked around again, and then whispered: "Just now the master said that Brother Huan and the others have made great progress in their studies, and they are ready to learn the Four Books."

Hearing what he said, Jia Hu smiled: "Why, the second master wants to find you an old gentleman?"

Baoyu sighed, looked at Jia Hu, and said: "The master said this to the old lady and the lady, and he didn't mention me."

Jia Hu was startled for a moment, then laughed, what a child, perhaps because she saw a different side in herself, the girls in the backyard were not very willing to stay with Baoyu, and they gathered in Daiyu's room to chat and laugh all day long. Do needlework.

And because of the hot weather, both Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang did not allow Baoyu to go to Daiyu's courtyard, which made Baoyu hurt and lonely.

As for Jia Zheng, without the family pressure, he is really unwilling to take care of Baoyu, not to mention Jia Huan, but Jia Hu has heard from two school teachers that Jia Lan is a good candidate for the imperial examination. The family will produce another Jinshi, and even go higher.

Now that the second room has hope, how could Jia Zheng touch Jia Mu's bad luck for Baoyu.

The girls ignored him, and Jia Zheng no longer restrained him, so he felt lost.

Thinking of this, Jia Hu asked, "What do you think?"

Baoyu was startled, then lowered his head again.

Jia Hu thought for a while and said: "Our family will be more prosperous in the future, and we don't need anything from you. I know you don't like the Four Books and Five Classics, and hate official career and economics, but you still have to read books. Fame, becoming an official. Reading can make people distinguish right from wrong, have their own opinions, and constantly improve themselves."

Having said that, he paused for a while, and asked again: "What kind of person do you think Beijing Jing Wang Shui Rong is?"

Baoyu raised his head, thought for a while, and replied: "Prince Beijing is easy-going and has a noble character. He is a modest gentleman who has read a lot of poetry and books."

Jia Hu smiled lightly: "I think he is a hypocrite."

Baoyu stared at Jia Hu with wide eyes.

Jia Hu looked straight at Baoyu: "Who do you trust?"

Baoyu was taken aback for a moment, and then replied, "Of course I believe in my second brother."

Jia Hu laughed. At this time, Wang Xifeng came over and said with a smile, "I said why Brother Bao disappeared. It turned out that the second brother came back. You two brothers can't go in and say what you have to say, so you have to hide here? Definitely not. Good thing."

Jia Hu patted Baoyu on the shoulder, and said to Wang Xifeng: "Second sister-in-law is fine with me, Baoyu is still a child. Be careful, the old lady knows."

Wang Xifeng twitched her lips, but she didn't dare to answer back in front of Jia Hu, so she just snorted and said: "The old lady is waiting there, go in quickly." Then she twisted her waist and left.

Baoyu knew the rules, bowed his hands to Jia Hu again, and said, "I wish my second brother a victory! Come home in triumph! The old lady specially prepared a banquet for my second brother to practice!"

As he spoke, he gave up his hand and walked to the flower hall with Jia Hu.

Jia Hu and Baoyu entered side by side, and everyone in the room stood up except Jia Mu.

He went up to greet Mother Jia, and greeted Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue, and then said: "They are all from my own family, so I won't say polite words. Bring some wine!"

Xichun immediately ran over with the wine jug and wine glass, blinked her eyes a few times, and said, "Brother, I'll pour you wine."

Jia Hu nodded with a smile, took the glass, and bent down to let her pour the wine, everyone laughed.

After drinking three glasses of wine with Jia's mother and others, Jia Hu's expression became serious: "Time is running out, I won't eat, I will pack up and leave the city."

Jia Mu's face also became serious: "So urgent?"

Jia Hu nodded: "The army will be moving out tomorrow morning, there are many things to prepare, and some things to discuss with the generals of the battalions."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze.

Mother Jia sighed silently.

You Shi got up and walked over, and said to Jia Hu: "The amber has been packed." Speaking of this, he glanced at Daiyu first, and then said: "A few new autumn and winter clothes are also packed in the package. "

Jia Hu: "Thank you sister-in-law." Then he said to Jia's mother: "I have two words to say to my ancestors."

Mother Jia stood up: "Go, go outside." Then she walked out.

Jia Hu nodded to Youshi, and said to Xichun: "Stay at home well, listen to sister-in-law, and wait for brother to come back."

Xichun didn't say anything, just said "um" and lowered her head.

Jia Hu didn't say anything more, patted her on the head, beckoned to Daiyu again, and strode out.

Lin Daiyu followed closely and walked out.

Everyone you look at me, I look at you.

At this time, Xichun raised her head, tears could not stop falling down.

Under the eaves of the corridor, Jia Hu helped Jia Mu to sit down, and said in a low voice: "I have arranged everything outside, my ancestors don't have to worry, the elders will take care of it. In addition, if something important happens in the court, the ancestors will take care of it." Let someone take this letter to find Shoufu." Then, he took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Mother Jia.

After hesitating for a moment, he continued, "If there is anything that cannot be resolved, go to the emperor. He still owes me a promise."

Mother Jia was startled for a moment, then nodded.

Jia Hu: "There is also Baoyu's matter. When I'm not around, don't let him go out, especially the water-soluble invitation."

Mother Jia was stunned for a while, and then said: "Take care of yourself, don't worry about your family, don't be brave, think about us, Miss Lin, and come back safely."

Jia Hu nodded and saw Daiyu standing far away, "Sister Lin?"

Lin Daiyu glanced at Jia Mu timidly, and then walked over slowly, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, but she immediately covered it up, forcing a smile on her face: "I wish my second brother a triumphant return!"

Jia Hu reached out and stroked her little face, then hugged her into his arms, and said softly, "Don't cry, wait for me to come back."

(End of this chapter)