Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 424 Aunt Xue enters Jia Mansion
Looking at Ping'er's surprised look, it was as if he had never seen it before.

Wang Xifeng was also a little confused. She walked out hoping to take a closer look. Who else could it be if it wasn't the Marquis?
Without making a sound, he left the mansion and looked to the west. At the west end of Ningrong Street, he saw a long motorcade approaching. Although the man in the lead was young, he was not attractive in appearance. He was wearing a purple robe and looked a little... He is tall and tall, and it always feels a little funny when he wears it, but he looks unfamiliar, not Marquis Luo Yun, but one of his generals, but he doesn't look like a human being.

came near,

Xue Pan also shook his head and pulled the reins.
He stopped his horse and looked towards Rongguo Mansion.

He looked at a gorgeous woman standing there at the door, whom he didn't recognize. She had a pretty face and was accompanied by a tender maid. Looking at the respectful looks of the servants around her, she must have known that she was the master of the house.

If you look closely, you can see that she looks like her mother, but her age is different. She is too young. Could it be that the aunt of the Duke's Mansion is so well-maintained? I couldn't ask for a while, watching the motorcade gradually approaching, Xue Pan dismounted, but as a gesture of courtesy, he lifted up his robe and asked;

"May I ask if this is the Jia family in Rongguo Mansion?"

Wang Xifeng looked for a long time and couldn't see who it was. When he saw the leader asking questions, although he was polite, he looked lazy. He raised his eyebrows and replied;

"Yes, it's the Jia family of Rongguo Mansion. May I ask who you are and what's the matter with you?"

When Xue Pan heard that it was the Jia family in Rongguo Prefecture, he felt relieved, just because the words on the plaque on the door were written with great momentum. When confused, Xue Pan didn't recognize it and said without ambiguity;
"That's good. Xue Pan from the Xue family in Jinling came to Beijing for the first time today to meet the second wife and aunt of the Jia family."

Wang Xifeng's face softened, and she knew who the visitor was. Xue Baochai's brother Xue Pan, I hadn't seen him in the Hou Mansion before, but I did see him now. Although he was decent, he was a bit hard to catch. Wang Xifeng didn't want to see him in his heart, but his smile As soon as he came out, he smiled and said,

"It turns out to be Brother Wenlong. My family saw Aunt Xue and Baochai at the Hou Mansion yesterday. They were worried to death about you."

Xue Pan saw the person in front of him calling his mother aunt. He didn't know that this person was Wang Xifeng, the housekeeper of Rongguo Mansion, or a close person of his own family. He said carefully,

"It turns out it's the Second Grandma. Xue Pan doesn't recognize Sister Feng anymore. I'm sorry."

"Okay, why are there so many carriages?"

Seeing the carriages parked on Ningrong Street, many people were attracted to watch, but not many people dared to talk there, which shows the power of the Jia family here.

"Sister Feng, the carriages behind them all belong to the Hou Mansion. Mrs. Qin also came with her. She said she wanted to see Mrs. Lin in the house, so she brought more things."

Xue Pan dares to talk nonsense. If he wants to get along in the capital, he has to rely on the power of the Hou Mansion and Rongguo Mansion. He should pay more attention in the capital in the future and avoid the children of the princes and ministers, otherwise he will just get along. Now that I was free, I laughed when I thought of this, and even forgot about the unpleasantness I had experienced at the city gate and the pain I suffered in prison.

Wang Xifeng ignored Xue Pan. Knowing that Qin Keqing was coming, she could not stand still. She left Xue Pan and went forward to wait.

He left Xue Pan alone at the gate, neither leaving nor staying, just standing there stupidly.

The motorcade is approaching,

The leader was naturally the Marquis's carriage. Ning Bian and his own soldiers were guarding the carriage. When the carriage stopped, but before it could stabilize, Wang Xifeng pulled Ping'er and walked over. She stretched out her hand to lift the curtain and said with a smile,
"Oh, the county lord didn't send anyone to inform him when he came. I wasn't even prepared. He came all the way. I'm afraid I was neglecting him."

Qin Keqing was still surprised, who came to the car so quickly, and when she heard the voice of Feng Yatou, she naturally laughed back at the aggrieved tone,
"Sister Feng is out of touch. Who are you being polite to? I'm here to deal with this without any notice. If I had informed you, you might have gone to the Marquis Mansion to pick me up."

Behind her, Lan Yue'er couldn't help but laugh out loud. The other one also had a hard time enduring it. Wang Xifeng curled her lips, pretending to be embarrassed, and said coquettishly,

"Look, if you haven't complained about me, you should go to the mansion to invite the county lord. If you are returning to the marquis' mansion, I should go to your yard and invite you back."

"Rang Rang, I invited you just like this while blocking the door. I haven't been out for a long time."

Qin Keqing didn't say forgiving. He stood up and came to the front. Wang Xifeng stretched out his hand to support him and helped him get out of the carriage. The two Yueshu girls followed him down, each protecting Qin Keqing. Wang Xifeng couldn't help but feel a little envious.

The county magistrate managed the Marquis's concubine to be docile, which was great, but when he thought of those foxy girls surrounding Jia Lian, he couldn't do it.

Before they could say a few words, Aunt Xue and her family also got off the carriage. Wang Xifeng, who couldn't help each other, came over to say hello.
"Aunt Xue, you are finally here. The second wife has been talking about you for a long time. Bao Yatou is also a blessing. I didn't see it clearly earlier. Now she has entered the Marquis Mansion and is with the county master. She is enjoying the blessings."

Xue Baochai blushed and secretly glanced at Qin Keqing without saying anything. However, Aunt Xue stepped forward, took Wang Xifeng's hand and sighed,
"Girl Feng is still promising. It's true as she said. It's Baochai's blessing. Auntie will still count on Girl Feng in the future."

Wang Xifeng pursed her lips and smiled, knowing in her heart that Aunt Xue was here today. It seemed that she had defected to Jia's family. I guess the second wife had already made arrangements, so she couldn't interfere with this matter. Besides, if something happened, there would be Wang family and Hou Mansion. Where is the refuge? Baochai is much easier to use than oneself.

"Whatever Auntie says is from her own family. How can she say such unreasonable things? Please come in quickly. Today is a great day."

Wang Xifeng let Aunt Xue into the house, then walked to Qin Keqing, held Qin Keqing's arm, and muttered,

"Oh, it's true that I feel sorry for him. Anyone who sees the county lord will feel ashamed. No wonder the Marquis feels sorry for the county lord. I have to look after the county lord well and don't lose him."

Without waiting for Qin Keqing to speak, he pulled Qin Keqing through the middle gate and entered the house.

Qin Keqing was helpless and squeezed Wang Xifeng deliberately. "The words are well said, but they are always a bit unpleasant. Sister Feng is also always charming. She is such a beautiful woman. Brother Lian is now firmly held in Sister Feng's hands. Who among the nobles does not know the tricks of Feng girl? This county master can Can’t learn.”

When Qin Keqing found the opportunity, she replied. Wang Xifeng's face turned red with embarrassment, but she didn't agree with the county lord's intention.

As soon as the two of them crossed the threshold of the Duke's Mansion, they saw the second wife and two maids, Caiyun Caifeng, walking over in a hurry. Aunt Xue couldn't help crying when she saw them.

Ever since the Wang family parted ways, they were separated by thousands of miles and had not seen each other for many years. Now the sisters meet each other in their old age. Needless to say, they are filled with joy and sorrow when they meet.

After looking at each other, laughing and crying, the second wife saw Qin Keqing standing aside again, wiped her tears and said,

"It turns out that the county lord is here. Just in time, the old lady is still waiting in the hall. Let's go in quickly."

"I've met the second wife, Aunt Xue, let's go in together."

Qin Keqing nodded, glanced at Aunt Xue and shouted softly. Aunt Xue's eyes were already red and blurred with tears. She took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears.

"Well, listen to the county master and go together."

Everyone joined together and then entered the courtyard. It was still the Duke's Mansion. Qin Keqing had seen many mansions and courtyards, and was already used to it. However, the Xue family who followed behind looked at the surrounding scenery curiously, especially Xue's. Pan, couldn't help but look around, and was amazed. Apart from not being as good as the Hou Mansion, it was really grand.

When we arrived at Rongqing Hall,
Wang Xifeng led the way, and everyone followed the guide and entered the hall. The old lady Jia Mu and Sanchun were already waiting here. Since they were both women, they did not ask Jia Zheng and Jia She to come, but Li Wanhe, the daughter-in-law of the Zhu family, The eldest wife, Mrs. Xing, has been waiting here for a long time.

First the second wife entered the house, then Wang Xifeng pulled Qin Keqing into the house, and finally the Xue family members.

Qin Keqing was generous and presented himself to Jia Mu with a graceful manner and a gentle and clear voice.
"But you have met the old lady, and you should have come to see the old lady at your house a few days ago. The house was busy for a while, so I was delayed."

The female relatives in the room were also attracted by Qin Keqing's appearance. She was dressed in Shu brocade, with a swaying figure and beautiful appearance. With her peerless face, even the women were moved, and even more like those men, there was such a charming woman in the world. , suddenly everyone understood the conflict between Luo Yunhou and Ning Guo Mansion.

Mother Jia raised her head and looked over. Qin Keqing with such an appearance made all the women in the room pale, and she felt a little bitter in her heart. A peerless beauty is not something ordinary people can tolerate. Fortunately, she followed Luo Yunhou. If she entered the Ningguo Mansion, she thought Without the virtue of Jia Zhen and Jia Rong, I am afraid that it will bring trouble to Xiao Qiang.

He reached out and leaned on the crutches, and the mandarin ducks on the side hurriedly came over to help him. Jia Mu got up and walked over, holding Qin Keqing's hands.
"Good boy, it's what the Jia family did before. I'm sorry for you. I also know that you have been wronged. I hate that the younger generation has no future. Come on, sit down and talk."

Jia Mu first asked Yuanyang to change into a new bedding, moved the Kang table across the front of the Kang, and placed a new bedding against the east wall facing the west, with a green satin bedding and backrest pillows.

Then he asked Qin Keqing to sit here, and pointed to the edge of the kang, where there were two brocade mattresses.

"The second brother's family, please take a seat with the Xue family."

The second wife took Aunt Xue and sat on the kang. After sitting down, Aunt Xue thanked her. As for Xue Pan, she sat on the chairs on the east side of the hall and looked at the surrounding furnishings curiously.

There are various utensils in the entire hall, including Wenwang tripod, spoons and incense boxes on the left table, and Ru kiln beauty goblet on the right table with fresh flowers inserted in the goblet, as well as tea bowls, phlegm boxes and other items.

There are four chairs in a row below the ground, all covered with silver and red flower-sprinkled chairs. The four pairs of footrests underneath are the same as the ones I sit on. There are also a pair of high tables on both sides of the chairs. On the tables, there are tea bowls, vases and flowers. Extremely luxurious.

However, Xue Pan did not dare to speak and sat there honestly.

At this time Jia Mu in the hall said;
"My aunt has come all the way here. She must have had a hard time traveling so far. She hasn't visited her in many years, so she is thinking hard."

Aunt Xue responded quickly with a smile on her face,

"The old lady remembers clearly that she went to Jiangnan a few years ago and has never traveled far. She thought that the journey back to the capital would be long and hard.

But this time I took the Hou Mansion's building boat, and I met Brother Lian who helped me along the way, so I didn't feel wronged along the way. Old lady, this is Baochai, and the person sitting below is Wenlong. They are all direct descendants of the Xue family. "

Xue Baochai quickly echoed,
"I've met the old lady, I've met the second wife."

Xue Pan also came to his senses and hurriedly visited Jia Mu and the second wife.
But it made Jia Mu look at it again and again, smiling and waving her hands.

"I know, I know, look how good it is. She has grown so big. My concubine is also a blessed person. Having children is the destiny of a mistress of the house. Having them means she has support."

While speaking, he glanced at Wang Xifeng, which seemed to be an allusion. Wang Xifeng was restless and understood that the old lady was referring to her with some intention.
Aunt Xue didn't know what was going on and replied,

"The old lady is right, it's natural for her own children to take care of themselves."

Mother Jia looked at her concubine and her family, and then at Wang Xifeng. She was also puzzled as to why they both came back on the Hou Mansion's boat.

(End of this chapter)