Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 7

The next day!

Please wake up early.

Mrs. Wang returned to the three main rooms in her yard, sent Jin Chuan and others to guard the door, and wandered alone in front of the mirror about the aftertaste of yesterday.

Jia Zheng was already over [-] years old. Although it was not suitable for him to chase the poor bandits bravely, Mrs. Wang was able to repay her kindness with a spring of rain after a long drought.

Looking closely at old man Jia Zheng's boyish demeanor while chatting, I couldn't help but feel happy. There was also a bit of untimely rosiness on his haggard face as he was eating fast and chanting Buddha.

I was thinking about how to add some fun to the boring life of an old married couple.

I heard Sister Feng's voice coming from outside the house.

"Is your wife in the house?"

Although his thoughts were interrupted and he felt a little unhappy, he also knew that Sister Feng must have something going on when she came over.

Sitting back on the kang, he said stiffly, "Call her in!"

"Please greet me, Madam!" Sister Feng came in and gave a slight blessing.

"Come here now, but what's the matter?"

"Yesterday, the master called Lian Er over and told the clan school to reopen in a few days. I thought this time would be no different than before, but I had to make all the preparations. I came here to ask my wife for some advice."

You know that a mother is more important than her son. Although she doesn't care much about it as a wife, Jia Zheng will definitely be happy if Baoyu succeeds in her studies, and Aiwujiwu will naturally be indispensable.

"Hmm! It's better if you think carefully. I think it would be best if all the supplies from the Clan Academy are provided."

"Hey!" Sister Feng responded, and said with a smile, "it's true that people are in good spirits on happy occasions! Thinking that Baoyu will grow up, my wife's complexion is much better than before!"

"It's so obvious!"

Mrs. Wang suppressed the shame in her heart, recited the Buddha's name, and covered it up: "Amitabha! This child is a pain in my heart. I don't want him to succeed in his career. As long as he doesn't make his father angry, I will pray to God and worship Buddha!"

Sister Feng said with a smile: "Baoyu is so smart, and now he is willing to work hard, but he still worries about his career? I think my aunt will have to change her official uniform in a few years!"

Her words seemed to be looking up to Baoyu and making Mrs. Wang happy, but they actually planted a seed, implying that Baoyu's failure in his career was a problem of education.

Mrs. Wang thought she was deliberately trying to make herself happy, and said with a smile: "Amitabha! Then thank God!"

Sister Feng put her face close to Mrs. Wang's ear and lowered her voice: "I'll ask Lai Wangqu to keep an eye on it later and report any situation in time!"

"Uh……"

Mrs. Wang knew that she was trying to mix things up, and thought about how lucky Lai Shangrong was. The Lai family had no connections in the family. If the Lai family was unhappy because of this and resigned from the teaching position, Jia Zheng was resentful. Wouldn't it be a small gain but a big gain?

"Let's forget it this time! His Lai family dares to treat Baoyu harshly!"

Sister Feng just thought that Mrs. Wang was fascinated by Lai Shangrong's Haikou, and said with a smile: "That's right! They may also cheat on other matters. If Baoyu is delayed, the old lady will not be lenient."

"Yeah! That's right! I'm tired too. If you have nothing to do, you can go first!"

"Hey! I have to go to Dongfu to talk to my aunt, so I won't disturb my wife's rest!"

"Oh? But what's the matter?"

"Hi! It's still a matter of clan school. Lai's son said that there will be some selection for admission. Brother Wenlong and Brother Rong's daughter-in-law and brother have also registered in the school before. They have to go and tell them!" "Master didn't ask Lian Er to go there. Can we do it? That’s it for the Qin family. How can this child Wenlong care about studying! It will be a joke if he goes. I heard that the one who made trouble last time was relying on his influence, so it’s okay not to go! "

Sensing Mrs. Wang's attitude, Sister Feng immediately said: "Ma'am is right, I told Lian Er the same way, I was afraid that he would not be able to grasp his sense of propriety. It happened that my aunt was wearing a special little coat last time, so I asked her to help me." I ordered two sets, so I made an excuse to stop by and get them back. Brother Rong’s daughter-in-law from Dongfu has been feeling unwell recently, so she stopped by to take a look!"

"Oh? Let's do that! After all, your aunt is an elder. It would be disrespectful for you to say it, so I'd better go! I'll ask Zhou Rui's family to send you the clothes when you get back."

"Yes! Madam didn't have any other instructions, so I'll go first!"

Sister Feng agreed and saw Mrs. Wang waving her hands before leaving.

Although she was a little surprised by Mrs. Wang's repetition, it was indeed disrespectful to refuse Xue Pan's admission. She just thought it suddenly occurred to her and didn't take it to heart.

Take Ping'er to Dongfu.

As soon as they passed the second gate, they saw Youshi coming to greet them.

"Hey! We don't have many visitors today, why do you have time to come here?"

"The master has ordered that the clan school will be reopened in a few days. I came here to inform Brother Rong's daughter-in-law that her brother is also attending the clan school! Besides, I heard that she is unwell, so come and have a look!"

Speaking of Qin Keqing, Mrs. You frowned deeply and sighed: "I don't know what happened to her these days, and she didn't come during her menstrual period. She asked the doctor to take a look, and they said she was not happy. In the second half of the day, she was too lazy to move or say anything. Her eyes are also dizzy. Now I have told her not to come up as usual sooner or later, and she will have a good life."

As he spoke, he led Sister Feng to Qin Keqing's courtyard.

At this time Qin Keqing was lying on the couch sideways. Hearing that Youshi and Sister Feng were coming, she struggled to get up, but was held down by Sister Feng.

"Don't get up, you look dizzy. If you feel unwell, just take care of yourself. You're not an outsider, so why are you so polite?"

But seeing that he couldn't fight, Qing bowed and said, "Auntie, I'm so worried about you! Auntie, ask for the old lady for me. May she be well."

Sister Feng asked a few more questions about Qin Keqing's condition before saying, "Yesterday, the second master told me that the family school will reopen in a few days. I thought your brother was also studying there, so I came over to tell you."

Then he told her about the rules for screening admission and only attending half-day classes.

"Those rules are for others to see. Of course your brother doesn't have those rules."

Qin Keqing sighed: "My body is not up to par now, even if I want to be careful, I can't do it. But this day has been changed to half a day, and my mother's family is far away. I'm afraid that Baba's coming will only be delayed!"

Sister Feng said: "Yes! They say that studying hard in the cold window is not beneficial to cutting back on schoolwork. I am afraid that the master and the wife will be frightened by him. Besides, you are not feeling well, and it is difficult to take care of your brother when he comes over, so you should do less It’s such a good heart.”

Qin Keqing thought that this was indeed the case, and said: "Although that is the case, it is just that courtesy cannot be discarded, and I have to trouble my aunt to say hello, and tell Qin Zhong that he is too far away to come here!"

Youshi sighed: "Oh! You should worry less! There is no need to trouble your aunt. I'll just ask Lai Sheng to tell me later."

Qin Keqing shook his head and said, "That's not right! If his uncle goes to talk to him, he might be suspicious of his family background and not allowing Zhong Er to go to school."

Sister Feng said with a smile: "If you ask me, you don't need to see a doctor anymore. Your illness is caused by being too worried. Leave those trivial matters to your mother-in-law. She can't take care of them for ten and a half months!"

"Isn't that right! I don't want to listen to what I've said, I'm so worried!" You Shi echoed.

Qin Keqing smiled and said to Ruizhu who was waiting on the side: "Send someone home later and tell the master to ask the family to find another famous teacher. Don't delay your studies."

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