The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 29 Ping'er's Choice

Aunt Zhao entered Jia Huan's yard almost like beating gongs and drums, clapping her hands and shouting: "It's so satisfying, so satisfying."

"Aunt and grandma are so happy? Could it be that they picked up silver?" Xiao Que'er asked curiously.

Aunt Zhao laughed gloatingly and said, "I'm happier than picking up silver, and more lively than New Year's Eve. Your Second Master Lian and Second Wife Bao were doing shady things in the house, but they were bumped into by your Second Mistress Lian, and there was a lot of trouble. Even Ping'er was beaten, and Jia Lian chased him down with a sword. If the old lady hadn't arrived in time to stop her, that one would have died on the spot."

Xiao Que'er and the others stuck out their tongues when they heard the words. Not long ago, they were deducted three hundred months' money by Wang Xifeng.
A group of maids surrounded Aunt Zhao and asked about what had happened. Aunt Zhao was as excited as if she had been beaten with chicken blood. She gave full play to her imagination and described how Wang Xifeng caught the adulterer, how she beat Bao's second daughter-in-law, how Jia Lian and his wife "mixed doubles" Ping'er, how Jia Lian drew his sword and chased Wang Xifeng...

The maids and women listened with gusto and fascination. This kind of pornographic news was obviously their favorite, not to mention that the protagonist of this incident was their hag who had the same hatred—Wang Xifeng.

Jia Huan was reading in the room, and when he heard everyone talking to each other outside, it was as lively as New Year's Eve, he couldn't help but smile knowingly, it seemed that his strategy was very successful, Wang Xifeng really broke through Jia Lian's scandal, and the house was full of troubles, not only the husband and wife turned against each other, but even Ping'er, the right-hand man, had a suspicion.

There was nothing to say all night, and Jia Lian hid in the study all night, and when he woke up the next day, his drunkenness disappeared. Thinking of yesterday's absurdity, he was ashamed and ashamed.

Jia's mother reprimanded Jia Lian severely, and ordered him to apologize to Wang Xifeng, who did so, and coaxed him sweetly, and then took Wang Xifeng back to his residence.

After the couple entered the room, Wang Xifeng saw that there was no one around, so she cried aggrievedly: "Why am I like a hell king and a yaksha? The prostitute cursed me to death, and you also helped to curse. I am not good for a thousand days, but I will be fine one day. Poor me, I am not even as good as a prostitute. What face do I have to live this life?"

Jia Lian said impatiently: "Are you still not satisfied? Today, in front of everyone, I knelt and knelt and apologized. You have won all, and now you are still nagging. Do you want me to kneel down and beg for mercy? It is not a good thing to be too demanding!"

Although Wang Xifeng was strong, she also knew that she would accept as soon as she was good. If she pushed her too hastily, she might really annoy her husband, and it would not end well for each other, so she had no choice but to keep silent.

At this moment, Laiwang's daughter-in-law came in, with a flustered look on her face, and said, "I'm reporting to Second Master and Second Mistress, Second Bao's wife...she was hanged to death last night."

Jia Lian was taken aback, and suddenly became distraught, feeling uneasy and ashamed.

It is said that apart from his lust, Jia Lian is good in other aspects, at least not as cruel as Wang Xifeng, nor as tyrannical and greedy as his father Jia She.

For example, there is a passage in the original book "Dream of Red Mansions" that Jia She took a fancy to a batch of ancient fans collected by the stone nerd and ordered Jia Lian to buy them from the stone nerd, but the stone nerd refused to sell. A batch of ancient fans were confiscated, and then "sold" to Jia Amnesty at the official price.

After Jia Amnesty got the fans, he said to Jia Lian triumphantly, "Look, how did they get it so easily?"

But Jia Lian said disapprovingly, "For such a trivial matter, it's nothing you can do to ruin your family's career."

Jia Amnesty was ashamed and angry, and beat Jia Lian hard. From this, it can be seen that Jia Lian still has principles and bottom lines, at least he is kinder than most of the male masters in Jia's mansion, but he doesn't control his belt.

Closer to home, Wang Xifeng heard that Bao Er's daughter-in-law had died, so she didn't show any mercy, and said with a sneer, "If she dies, she dies, what's all the fuss about."

Laiwang's daughter-in-law said embarrassingly: "That's what I said, after all, it's a human life. Her natal relatives said they would sue the officials."

Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrows and said: "Let them sue, I happen to also sue that prostitute for stealing the master's man."

At this time, Lin Zhixiao's daughter-in-law came in and persuaded her, "Second Grandma calm down, as the so-called family ugliness should not be publicized, if this matter goes to court, it will not only be bad for the reputation of our Jia family, but also bad for the second master. It is better to call the other party to threaten him, and promise a few more money, and it will surely calm down."

This remark hit Jia Lian's heart, nodded quickly and said, "Yes, it's a good way to do it this way."

Wang Xifeng sneered and said, "I don't have any money, and if I have money, I won't give it away. Just tell them to sue, and then ask him about the crime of extortion."

Jia Lian frowned and said, "You don't need to worry about this matter, I will handle it myself!" After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked out of the room.

Wang Xifeng was so angry that she gritted her teeth. Prior to this, Jia Lian had always been submissive to herself, and she blamed that prostitute from Bao Er's family and Ping'er's flirtatious hoof.

Wang Xifeng suddenly woke up and realized that Ping'er was still at Li Wan's place, probably waiting for her master to come to apologize and pick her up in person, but she became even more annoyed for a while, her face was as cold as ten thousand years of frost.

Laiwang's daughter-in-law and Lin Zhixiao's daughter-in-law saw that Wang Xifeng's face was cloudy and uncertain, so they had to stand obediently with their hands down, not even daring to speak out.

After a long time, Wang Xifeng suddenly smiled and said: "Although the prostitute of Bao Er's family is hateful, but death is everything, why should I care about a dead person, sister-in-law Lin, just do as you said just now, and reward dozens of taels of burial fee, so that Bao Er's green bastard will shut up."

Lin Zhixiao's family said with a smile: "Grandma really has the heart of a bodhisattva, so I will do it now."

After Lin Zhixiao's family left, Wang Xifeng changed into another set of clothes, and said calmly, "Wang's daughter-in-law, let's go, let's go and bring Ping'er back."

In addition, Wang Xifeng brought Laiwang's daughter-in-law all the way to Li Wan's residence, and met Jia Baoyu just after entering the door.

It turned out that Jia Baoyu was the one who cared the most for his sisters and maidservants, but he didn't dare to get too close to Ping'er. After all, Ping'er was Wang Xifeng's maid, which meant that Ping'er would be the concubine of his cousin Jia Lian.

However, it was reported yesterday that Jia Lian stole Bao's second daughter-in-law, but Ping'er was implicated for no reason and was "mixed doubles" by Jia Lian and his wife.

Jia Baoyu would not dare to get close to Qiao Ping'er, but when he heard the news, he was both surprised and happy. It was a rare day that he stopped pestering Sister Lin, and came to Li Wan to comfort Ping'er, showing his utmost care and consideration.

It's not that Jia Baoyu has any unreasonable thoughts about Ping'er, it's just that this kid is the kind of pee, and he can't wait to be a flower protector for all the beautiful women in the world, just like his most shocking famous saying: Daughters are made of water, and men are made of mud.

Closer to home, Jia Baoyu saw Wang Xifeng coming, and said joyfully, "Second sister-in-law, you are finally here. Although I have already apologized to Ping'er on behalf of you and Lian's second brother, it is up to you to apologize in person to show your sincerity."

Although Wang Xifeng knew about Jia Baoyu's urinating nature, she still couldn't laugh or cry. Laiwang's daughter-in-law said in a low voice, "Even though Second Master Bao has good intentions, you'd better not meddle in this matter. As the saying goes, it's hard for an upright official to break up housework. Let Second Grandma handle it herself."

Jia Baoyu was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak for a moment, Wang Xifeng smiled and smoothed things over and said: "Brother Bao, I also accept your favor, you can go outside to play for a while."

Jia Baoyu had no choice but to leave disgruntled. Li Wan didn't say anything, but silently pointed to the room where Ping'er was.

Wang Xifeng ordered Laiwang's daughter-in-law to wait outside, and went into the room alone.Ping'er had obviously heard the commotion. Seeing Wang Xifeng walking in, she quickly stood up and saluted, "Second Grandma!"

Wang Xifeng was just 16 years old when she married into the Jia family, and now she is in her early [-]s. Ping'er is two years younger than Wang Xifeng, and she is not yet [-] this year.Fortunately, your second master didn't come today.

"Ping'er, I was the one who lost my head yesterday. I really shouldn't beat and scold you. For the sake of old love, come back with me." Wang Xifeng forced a smile on his face.

Ping'er lowered his head and said: "I don't blame you, grandma, it's all caused by Bao Er's wife, and the servants themselves are not the same."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "Are you still angry with me? Well, I'll go back and let the second master prepare a sedan chair to carry you back. Anyway, after this matter, I have figured it out. The fat water will not flow into the fields of outsiders. Anyway, let's be a master and servant. Instead of letting the second master mess around outside, it is better to accept you as a concubine. From now on, our master and servant will work together to help the second master, and finally teach him to cultivate his heart."

If others heard Wang Xifeng's words, they would not only praise her for understanding the general situation, but even sympathize with her a little bit, but to Ping'er's ears, they were extremely horrified, because she knew Wang Xifeng's ruthlessness too well, and this was probably just a temptation. How can Ping'er be worthy? Ping'er is stupid, and he doesn't think he is smart enough to serve grandma. How can he serve the second master? Grandma should find another one, and tell the old lady later that if she can release the servant from the mansion, it will not be in vain for the servant to serve grandma for the past few years; if she can't be released from the mansion, the slave will not go back to grandma's place for washing and cooking, so as not to offend grandma and the second master."

Wang Xifeng sneered in his heart, but said: "Hey... look at what you said, that's all, it seems that you are still angry with me, maybe wait a few days for you to calm down and then come back, and then invite your second master along." After speaking, he left the room resentfully.

(End of this chapter)