Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 511 Marquis Luo Yun was confused after hearing this

Rongguo Mansion,

The small courtyard on the west side,

Zhang Jinyu lingered on the road for a while, and actually took someone to the Liyuan and Wang Xifeng's residence. They made special inquiries. When they saw that Wang Xifeng was not in the courtyard, she believed the old servant's words.

It's no wonder that Zhang Jinyu wants to find out the truth. Seeing is believing and hearing is false. If this is really the case, Jia Zhenning's house can dig a hole to bury him.

Then he ran towards Lin Daiyu's yard. As soon as he arrived at the gate of the yard, he saw Qingwen walking melancholy from a distance. Zhang Jinyu didn't know why. She was very happy just now, but why was she unhappy all of a sudden?

"Qingwen, what's going on? You're so depressed, but Miss Yingchun is not having a good time there."

This is the only thing I can think of. Yingchun is definitely a young lady from the Duke's Mansion, but the last time she was bullied like that by the wet nurse's family, she must have no independent opinion and a soft temper. I think it was also the fault of the second room's people. .

"Master Marquis, the slave girl has just gone to the second lady's side. After taking a look, there is not even a mother-in-law or a nanny serving in the yard. Only Si Qi and the other three girls are there. There is not even hot tea in the house. The slave looked at it and was sad,"

Qingwen couldn't bear it any longer and spoke out about the matter, regardless of what the second lady told her. Zhang Jinyu didn't expect that this would happen. Rongguo Mansion was really unusual and was very cruel to its own people.

"Okay, there's nothing to cry about. I think it's pretty good now. Yingchun is no longer oppressed by the wet nurse's family, so I feel much more comfortable. As for the food and drink expenses, it will definitely not be less, no matter what. Master, I can only say that there are not many people to serve, but it is also clean. With Yingchun’s temperament, it would be bad if there are too many people in the courtyard."

Zhang Jinyu comforted Qingwen, and now it is the best for the Spring Festival. No matter how much the second wife takes revenge, it is just like this. She feels disgusted to relieve her anger, and she will forget it after a long time. No matter how much she goes too far, the old lady is not willing to do it. Yes, if I insert another vat, not to mention the old lady being too worried, even the second wife will not let it go, and there will be no peace in the spring.

Qingwen was a little confused when Lord Hou said this, but she thought it was not bad. She couldn't do anything except worry, so she nodded obediently.

"Listen to Lord Hou."

"walk into."

Taking Qingwen with her, she went directly into the yard and saw Zicuckoo who was boiling medicine there as usual. Before the Marquis could say anything, Qingwen said hello even though she was far away.

"Sister Zijuan, you are making medicine,"

Zicuckoo squatted there, holding a wooden box, took out a small piece of cut ginseng, put it into the pot, looked up at the Marquis coming from a distance, quickly collected the box, put it aside casually, and said ,

"Ah, it's Mr. Hou, and sister Qingwen is here, so early."

"Well, is your lady up?"

Zhang Jinyu nodded and walked over. Looking at the busy Zijuan, he also recognized this person. He didn't expect that the maid trained by the old lady could really be so loyal. If nothing else, the daily work of boiling medicine seemed like It's simple, but in fact it's boring. There's also a lot of care involved in the amount of medicine you put in. If you can stick to it, you're a reliable person.

"Back to the Marquis, the young lady has just gotten up to wash up. Xue Yan is waiting inside. This medicine will be ready soon. Bring it to the young lady and drink it before eating."

Zicuckoo didn't get up, she was still fanning a small fire with her cattail fan.

"Okay, you are busy first, I will go over and take a look,"

just about to leave

Zhang Jinyu was thinking of Ningguo Mansion and asked one more question,

"Zicuckoo, do you know what happened over there in Dongfu? Why didn't anyone from Ningguo Mansion come out?"

Zicuckoo also raised her head and looked to the east, wondering what could happen to Ningguo Mansion, and shook her head.

"Master Marquis, I don't know. I have been staying in the courtyard since I came here. I have never gone out, so I don't know."

"Okay, get busy."

Zhang Jinyu didn't know what was going on when she saw the little girl, so she changed her story, and then thought about asking Wang Xifeng directly. If not, she might as well ask the palace judge. If Wang Xifeng knew, she would not tell the truth.

Continue to go to the main room,

In the house, Lin Daiyu got up early, and then sat in front of the desk, writing something. It turned out to be a letter from the Lin family from the south of the Yangtze River, bringing Lin Daiyu some local specialties, a lot of medicinal materials, and other information from the Lin family. Thank you, each clan leader wrote in the letter shouted, making Lin Daiyu helplessly shake her head,

"Xue Yan, where is the person from the Lin family?"

"Go back to Miss, you are still resting in the guest room,"

"Well, after I write a reply and give him some money, let him go back. As for the Lin family, let my second uncle take care of it. Don't ask me about everything."

Lin Daiyu received the letter this time. The Lin family in Jiangnan also formed a caravan. With the convenience of water transportation, they picked up the goods and went outside the customs. Who knew that they made tens of thousands of taels of silver in one trip. In addition to several members of the Lin family, there were also members of the clan. They were all divided, and about one-third of the remainder was given to Lin Daiyu, the "patriarch." Along with it, he wrote another letter. The words in the letter were sincere, thinking that the clan leader would need to return to Jiangnan to host sacrifices in the future. , and even said that if you need servants to serve you, people with the surname Lin in the clan can choose from them, and you can't see the arrogance and domineering look at the beginning.

"Miss, in addition to this matter, the old servant also said that if the lady needs guards or servants, you can choose whether you are a man or a woman. There are also preparations for sacrifices during the Qingming Festival. I also want you to write a memorial poem for the clan leader. "

Xue Yan beside her also playfully called Lin Daiyu clan leader, which made Lin Daiyu's beautiful eyes widen.

"Okay, Xue Yan, you are so brave, and you dare to tease me, what is the clan leader but not the clan leader, that is, they still think about this relationship, the people they serve are not needed, and it is inconvenient to come. I can write about it, and my second uncle will be in charge of this kind of thing from now on."

Lin Daiyu thought about the people in her clan and understood her father's mood at that time. There were things he could do, but he didn't want to do them. He just followed others' influence, reading all the warmth and warmth of people, but he couldn't avoid it.

So without further words, I picked up my pen and started writing letters.

The entire Rongguo Mansion did not pay much attention to this matter. They all thought that people from the Lin family's side house in the south of the Yangtze River came to see Lin Daiyu. However, other people did not know this. They thought that the relatives sent people to see the orphan girl and did not pay any attention to it. , so no one knew about the scene where the Lin family sent people to Beijing to deliver money.

But the people in the house are not blind. The group from Jiangnan did not come empty-handed. Chairman Su, Fatty Su, and the heads of several houses of the Lin family were not stingy either. They used their money to buy a lot. Good stuff, we rented a boat to transport it.

The second wife, several stewards, and other masters were all there, but they didn't go to inquire because of face, so they sent a confidant steward over to inquire.

The servants and maids in the house are very serious. Everyone has a tendency to gossip, and most of them are a little surprised. They talk privately. A lot of the Lin family came. They carried more than a dozen carts of big and small boxes into the small courtyard of the West Mansion. But outsiders are very curious.

"Yes, miss, I know this."

Xue Yan pouted and was a little unhappy. The lady was good everywhere, but she didn't value the white money. If she had hidden it long ago, she would definitely not be able to find it.

I just wanted to leave,

I met Zhang Jinyu who had just come in and shouted in surprise,

"Uncle, you are here, come in quickly, I will make tea for you."

Then he raised his legs and went into the side room of the inner hall to make tea. He also forgot what Lin Daiyu said and what Lin Daiyu told him.

And the study room,

Lin Daiyu's eyes were full of surprise, she put down her pen and asked,

"Why did Mr. Lang come so early?"

"Of course I wanted you to come. Don't you just want to come over and have a look?"

Looking at the light black skirt and the fair face with a fairy spirit, Zhang Jinyu couldn't help feeling fond of her. Sister Lin really fell from the sky.

"Lang Jun was joking, but have you eaten yet?"

"That's not true. I wanted to bring Qingwen over to enjoy your glory, have a meal and taste the craftsmanship of the Duke's mansion."

Zhang Jinyu blushed, feeling a little embarrassed.

When Lin Daiyu heard that Qingwen was coming, her eyes were full of curiosity. This little girl was very energetic. She hadn't seen her for a long time. She looked at Qingwen behind her and was a little nervous. She didn't say anything about her, but in Jiangnan, Daiyu knew Qingwen is not a master who is easily fooled. Even the master dares to refute. She has a bold personality and is as outspoken as her second sister-in-law. There really is such a person missing in her house, and she has a suspicion in her heart.

"Xueyan, stop being busy and go deliver the food first. Lang Jun, what does Qingwen mean by coming here?"

"Oh, I just brought her here to see her. This little girl may be thinking of returning to her parents' home."

Zhang Jinyu saw that Lin Daiyu was a little nervous, so she explained casually, but as soon as she finished speaking, Lin Daiyu spoke again and followed the words,

"Since Mr. Lang has brought her, why don't you stay with me as a companion? I like that girl very much. She is very sharp-tongued, much better than Xueyan." Zhang Jinyu was stunned when Lin Daiyu praised her. For a moment, he didn't expect Lin Daiyu to ask him for someone. Before he could react, Qingwen behind him didn't want to stay, so she said in a hurry,

"No, Lord Marquis, I will wait by your side and I won't go anywhere."

I was also anxious when I saw the little girl, no matter how big or small.

Zhang Jinyu looked at Qingwen speechlessly. Master, how can you speak like this? If you were in Rongguo Mansion, you would be a good person to eat. Lin Daiyu was not annoyed after hearing this. She looked at the stubborn little girl. As expected, she said with a smile. ,

"It's true that you are loyal, that's what it is."

"In this case, Qingwen, you will take turns between the two houses. You will serve here for a few days, and then go to the Marquis's house for a few days. After that, troops will be sent to escort you. Isn't that what it is? You can also change places frequently to figure out what you want. It’s fresh, look at it.”

Zhang Jinyu followed up and told her the solution, and also gave Qingwen the right to walk in the two houses. This was only available to those in charge, but Qingwen didn't know if she regretted coming with her, her face was full of reluctance. , but I couldn’t say anything more.

Qingwen also knew what happened to Miss Lin. Miss Lin was a good mistress, and compared to his wife, she was even less majestic. However, after thinking about it for a moment, since the Marquis had said it, he made up his mind and walked to Lin Daiyu reluctantly. Beside him, he said Wanfu Jinan to Daiyu.

"My servant Qingwen, I just didn't understand the rules. Please forgive me, madam. I will stay here."

Looking at the little girl's stubborn face, Lin Daiyu obviously wanted to tease her. She reached out and touched Qingwen's face.

"Get up first, why are you so reluctant? Could it be that Xueyan can still bully you?"

"Ah, miss, what are you talking about? I didn't bully her. You look at her, she looks like she bullies others."

Xue Yan happened to bring hot tea. When he heard the lady talking about her, he hurriedly defended and looked at Qingwen angrily. He didn't understand the rules, so Qingwen ignored her.

It's good to make Zhang Jinyu feel good, because it relieves Sister Lin's boredom.

"Okay, it's a piece of cake. Xueyan, hurry up and pour the tea and let them pass the food around. We're all hungry."

"Yes, uncle, I will go right away."

Then he responded and put the teacup and teapot directly on the table. The lid of the teacup was crooked and he didn't put it properly. He ran out. Zhang Jinyu was stunned when he saw it. He was so careless and wanted to keep Qingwen. Down.

Just as she was thinking about it, Qingwen took matters into her own hands, poured tea for the Marquis and Daiyu, and then put the tea sets away, which was not the slightest difference.

"Look, Qingwen is still attentive. This girl Xueyan is so careless that she ran away without even pouring the tea."

Zhang Jinyu complimented Qingwen casually, and Daiyu looked over with eyes like autumn water.

"Qingwen is good, why don't we stay? Xueyan has been like this since she was a child. I like it."

The two talked, and after a while, Zijuan came in with medicine. Lin Daiyu looked bitter and did not say anything. She picked up the medicine bowl as usual, closed her eyes, and drank it all in one gulp, quickly, before Zhang Jinyu could wait. He glanced at it, took some sweet snacks and put them into his mouth, then drank some tea and put them in his mouth, all in the blink of an eye.

"It's still too painful, Zicuckoo, I really can't stand it."

"Miss, this bitter medicine is good for the disease. This medicine has the same effect. Miss, don't you think your body and bones are much better?"

"Yes, it's much better. Thank you for your hard work, Zijuan."

"Miss, it depends on what you said."

Zijuan took the medicine bowl and put away the pastries and went out. Zhang Jinyu also looked at it carefully after hearing this. Lin Daiyu's face was now white and rosy, and her figure was plump, not to mention that there was a lot of fairy aura, even on her top. Inside, it's also a lot richer. I'm afraid that if Sister Lin turns into Sister Ping, that would be bad.

"That girl Zijuan is right. This prescription was improved by Zixiang after consulting ancient medical records. It must be good for you if you mix it with Laoshan Ginseng. If you insist on drinking it for a few years, you will feel better. If it doesn't work, treat it as tea." drink."

Lin Daiyu nodded, just thinking about it being so painful, she really couldn't arouse interest.

"I know, Mr. Lang,"

She sat down in response, and then Xue Yan came in with someone bringing breakfast, which was placed on the table one by one. After serving bowls and chopsticks, the two of them started eating. Although it was not intentional, Zhang Jinyu came here today to check on the Duke's Mansion. The treatment given to Lin Daiyu would only tell if the breakfast was good or not. Looking at the table full of breakfast, she asked tentatively,

"Xueyan, is the breakfast made so specially today, or is it just the same as in the past?"

"Going back to my uncle, my sister-in-law Liu made breakfast alone in the kitchen at the back. She said that she made some more and divided them just like the old lady. It was like this every time and she couldn't finish it. After the lady finished eating, she asked us I ate it with the maid in the house and couldn’t finish it even though I was full.”

Xue Yan narrowed her eyes and said happily, how can there be so many delicious food and so many dishes in Jiangnan.

Zhang Jinyu listened and nodded secretly. The old lady was indeed scheming, and Wang Xifeng had a good eye. In this case, the Rongguo Mansion could also see clearly. Of course, wouldn't it be better if those two people were missing?

"That's good. If you can't finish eating, there are still guards and soldiers outside. They are all our own people. They are not picky about food, so they just eat what they eat. By the way, Yu'er, do you know what happened over there in Ningguo Mansion? How do you hear it? Talking about how the Ningguo Mansion seems to have been sealed off, no one is seen leaving the door, and even if there are people going out, it is rare. Is there anything strange inside? "

Lin Daiyu drank the porridge in small sips and ate the steamed buns. Her belly was getting full. When the Marquis asked, she was a little puzzled. What is strange?

"Why did Mr. Lang think of asking about Dongfu? But there is something wrong. What does the so-called strange thing mean?"

"Well, that's not the case. I'm just a little curious. It's strange. It's just something out of the ordinary."

Zhang Jinyu explained insincerely, and Lin Daiyu didn't think much about it. There were two mansions in the east and west. If they didn't share the same surname, Jia, how could they be so close? This idea was Lin Daiyu's own idea.

"Dongfu didn't hear that it was a big deal, but I heard from my second sister-in-law once that Brother Zhen is now cultivating his moral character, practicing Taoism, and is obsessed with alchemy. It's good that he almost never leaves home, so he didn't hear it. There is something fishy going on, by the way, the second sister-in-law heard about it from Mrs. You of Dongfu."

"puff."

Zhang Jinyu just took a sip of porridge. When he heard this, he spat it out again. His eyes widened in shock. He thought about Lin Daiyu's words. Jia Zhen practiced Taoism and cultivated her character, so she was so honest. However, Jia Zhen cultivated her character and cultivated her character. Even a dog wouldn't believe it. Why? possible.

But Lin Daiyu didn't look like she was lying. Besides, Wang Xifeng heard what Mrs. You of Dongfu said, and thought of Mrs. You, who was also a rare beauty. When Daiyu just entered the house that day, she took a look, and there was a look in her eyes. The spring breeze is extremely beautiful. How could Jia Zhen, a lecherous old devil, let Mrs. You serve as his wife? However, as the mistress of Dongfu, Mrs. You must not be able to lie. However, Jia Zhen learned from his father Jia Jing to practice Taoism. real or fake.

"Lang Jun, what's wrong?"

Lin Daiyu saw Lord Hou looking so surprised and in disbelief, so she asked aloud,

Zhang Jinyu covered it up casually and continued to reply,

"It's okay. I just don't believe it when I think of Jia Zhen practicing Taoism. What kind of Taoism can he practice? He can even make elixirs and become an immortal."

Suddenly, I thought that in ancient times, pill making was just putting some poisonous things together and then putting them in a furnace to make the pill. If too many people ate it, they would die. This could be regarded as ascending to heaven and becoming an immortal. Isn't this what his pill is?

Lin Daiyu believed it to be true and tilted her head to think about it.

"I don't know if cultivating Taoism can lead to immortality, but cultivating one's character is quite good. Even Master She of Rongguo Mansion, I heard, has a Sanqing Hall in his mansion, and he also practices Taoism there."

Zhang Jinyu was immediately confused. Jia She also practiced Taoism. Who would believe it if she told her that she didn't want the woman anymore? The two of them looked like hungry ghosts. How could they let go? Could it be that there was some crooked idea behind her.

"Is it a cover-up by the two of them? There is Mrs. You in the East Mansion, and there are so many concubines. Even in the Rongguo Mansion, there is Mrs. Xing, and so many maidservants, don't they all want it?"

Zhang Jinyu couldn't help but ask what she was thinking in her heart. Daiyu's face turned red with embarrassment. She didn't understand what the Marquis said.

"Where are you thinking, Mr. Lang? He is a Taoist or a layman. Besides, even a Taoist can get married."

Yes, this is Taoism, not Buddhism. It is necessary to abstain from sexual intercourse with women. Zhang Jinyu suddenly remembered this key point. No wonder the two of them practiced Taoism and not Buddhism. They made a good plan.

(End of this chapter)