Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 233 Xue Baoqin enters the Grand View Garden

Baoqin and others had never seen such a scene, so they all looked at others secretly and did whatever others did. Finally, they got through the meal.

After the meal, sisters Xing Xiuyan and Li Min finally told Li Zhi, Mrs. Xing and others about their parting feelings.

Lin Daiyu, who was originally smiling, was very happy at first. After all, it was also a joy for the sisters to reunite with their relatives.

But then he remembered his father's death, his mother's early death, and his only brother, so his face became sad.

As soon as Jia Baoyu saw Lin Daiyu's expression, he knew what she was thinking and quickly came over to comfort her.

But how can Jia Baoyu's comfort offset the pain of missing family members?

But this was in the Rongqing Hall, and with so many relatives there, she couldn't be rude, so Lin Daiyu forced a smile.

After that, they were supposed to disperse, and Xue Baochai was about to take Xue Baoqin back, but at this moment, she was stopped by Jia Mu.

"I'll be lonely if I go back with you. Why don't we let her play with her sisters in the garden? Come and see her if you have free time."

Xue Baochai was stunned for a moment.

If he was still living in Rongguo Mansion, then it would be okay to let Xue Baoqin stay in the garden for a few days.

But now this situation is somewhat inappropriate.

Xue Baochai wanted to refuse, but Xue Baoqin next to her looked at her with hope.

Xue Baochai suddenly softened his heart.

Although Xue Baoqin didn't suffer much in Jiangnan, he had never seen real prosperity.

Why not let her stay in the Grand View Garden for a few days and play for a while.

So Baochai smiled and replied: "The old lady is thoughtful, let Baoqin live for a while and play with the sisters."

Jia Baoyu next to him was so happy that he jumped up and down after hearing this.

Several sisters came today, and they all looked like lotuses. It would be great to be able to get close together now.

Jia Mu immediately ordered Li Zhi to place several sisters in the Grand View Garden, and asked Li Zhi to live in the Grand View Garden personally to take care of their lives.

Xue Baochai returned to Dingxihou Mansion just when the weather plan was about to turn on the lanterns.

At this time, Jia Rui had just returned home, and Brother Ying was waiting for him to change clothes.

After Xue Baochai came in, he quickly took over from Ying Ge and personally served Jia Rui.

After Jia Rui changed his clothes, he smiled and asked, "Did you have fun today?"

Xue Baochai had a plain smile on his face, "It's just some entertainment between relatives."

Jia Rui nodded, then hugged Xue Baochai and went to the front to eat.

After dinner, Jia Rui originally wanted to rest at Sanjie You's place, but was stopped by Xue Baochai.

"Wait before leaving. I have something to discuss with you."

Jia Rui sat helplessly on the chair, "Go on, go ahead."

Xue Baochai personally made a bowl of tea for Jia Rui and brought it to him.

"My brother just came here, and he doesn't have anything legitimate to do. Can't you find a job for him?"

Jia Rui touched his forehead, and then said: "I heard that Xue Biao did some small business before, and now he is suddenly asked to become an official. He doesn't have the ability. Otherwise, let him take care of our family in the capital first. Let’s see what abilities he has in his farm shop. If he’s good at it, I’ll just let him serve as county magistrate in the future.”

After hearing this, Xue Baochai shook his head gently, "Everyone in our family is used to doing business. Being an official is not their strong point. If they force it, it may cause trouble in the future, so I also want him to take charge of our family." He can also keep some rations for foreign affairs, but let’s not talk about being an official.”

Jia Rui looked at Xue Baochai in surprise. He didn't expect that she could clearly see the character of her family members.

She is indeed a good wife.

"Okay, I'll listen to you, let him be the housekeeper."

After saying this, Jia Rui paused for a moment, and then said: "He is in charge of the other shops, but you are still in charge of that antique shop yourself."

Xue Baochai nodded slightly after hearing this.

That antique shop is a big source of wealth. Xue Baochai has always been in charge of it personally. Now if it is handed over to others, Xue Baochai is really worried.

Because there are too many secrets involved, even if Xue Biao is a relative, he cannot get involved.

After the chat, Jia Rui stood up and went to Sanjie You.

Xue Baochai looked at Jia Rui who was leaving, a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes.

At the same time, he hopes Xue Baoqin will marry Jia Rui quickly, so that he can win Jia Rui's heart and come closer to his sister again.

Early the next morning, Jia Rui still hurried to the cabinet office.

This period of time has been even busier. The main reason is that it is approaching the end of the year and the imperial court has begun to relocate officials.

At this time, the entire court would be in chaos for a period of time. Not only the petty officials in the capital began to be active, but also the officials from other provinces began to write letters and send gifts to the big shots in the court.

And Jia Rui is now the chief minister of the cabinet, and Shen Wence, the Minister of Civil Affairs, is also his, so Jia Rui is twice as busy as others.

Because Jia Rui took advantage of this moment to place his own men in important positions.

Not only was Jia Rui very busy, but Xue Baochai at home was not idle either.

Because Aunt Xue is here today.Also coming with Aunt Xue was Xiang Ling.

It turns out that since Cheng Ying married Xue Pan, the couple had been in harmony. The main reason was that Xue Pan had others take control of her, and her status in the family had dropped so much that she had no room to talk.

When outside, Cheng Ying couldn't see her, and Xue Pan could do some mischief. But when she got home, Xue Pan already listened to Cheng Ying in everything.

In this way, Xue Pan's first-in-law girl Xiang Ling looked down upon Cheng Ying.

Of course, Cheng Ying also knew that this girl had a poor background, so she did not abuse her, but sent her to the outer courtyard to do some servant work.

It's okay for this girl Xiangling to be submissive, but Aunt Xue can't stand it anymore.

After all, Xiangling had been with Xue Pan for a while, and she usually didn't do anything wrong, and she took good care of Xue Pan. Aunt Xue felt a little uncomfortable when she was suddenly sent outside to do hard work.

However, Aunt Xue did not go to Cheng Ying, because Cheng Ying now manages the house in order, and Xue Pan is much better than before.

In the end, there was no other way. Aunt Xue had no choice but to bring Xiang Ling to Xue Baochai, hoping that Xue Baochai would take Xiang Ling in for a while.

After hearing her mother's narration, Xue Baochai's eyes flashed with dissatisfaction.

Xue Baochai originally looked down upon Cheng Ying, thinking that she married her brother through trickery, and there was too much of a gap in status between the two parties.

Now he has kicked out his brother's first-in-law girl, what's going on?

Xue Baochai looked at the pitiful Xiang Ling and wanted to take her in, but when he thought that his own man was also staring at women, if he was right, there would be no trouble.

But she couldn't refute her mother's intention. She lowered her head and thought for a moment, and suddenly had an idea.

Doesn't Xue Baoqin not have a serious maid yet?Why not send Xiangling to serve Xue Baoqin.

The more I thought about Xue Baochai, the more I thought this was a good idea.

So she chuckled and said to Aunt Xue: "Mom, isn't Baoqin here? She doesn't have a useful maid around her yet, so why not let Xiangling take care of Baoqin."

After hearing this, Aunt Xue also thought this arrangement was good.

She had been to the Grand View Garden several times, and the beautiful scenery inside was pleasing to the eye.

She just took this opportunity to let Xiang Ling relax inside. After a while, she and Xue Pan talked things over before bringing Xiang Ling back.

"Then do it!"

After discussing it, Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai chatted about some common household matters, then went to the next room to see her precious grandson Jia Xuan, and then went home.

After Aunt Xue left, Xue Baochai took Xiangling and hurried to Rongguo Mansion.

After entering Rongguo Mansion, he first bowed to Jia Mu, and then took Xiangling into the Grand View Garden.

Today, the Grand View Garden is covered in snow because it snowed for the first time this winter last night.

With the support of the maid Ying'er, Xue Baochai carefully walked on the swept path. Looking at the beautiful scenery, she couldn't help but feel a little crazy.

While talking, Ying'er suddenly pointed at a figure in the distance and shouted:
"Grandma, look, is that our second young lady?"

Xue Baochai looked in the direction pointed by Ying'er, and sure enough she saw Xue Baoqin wearing a cloak, shining with gold and green, and she didn't know what it was, running towards them.

Xue Baochai shouted quickly: "Stop running, be careful of falling."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xue Baoqin slipped and fell on the snow.

Fortunately, he was wearing thick clothes, otherwise Xue Baoqin would have fallen out.

Xue Baochai quickly walked over and helped Xue Baoqin up with the support of Ying'er and Xiangling.

"Still so naughty. Fortunately, I wore thick clothes today. Otherwise, I would have fallen out. What would you do?"

Although he fell, Xue Baoqin didn't care at all. After getting up, he patted the snow on his body and said with a smile:

"Sister, why are you here today?"

Xue Baochai grabbed Xue Baoqin's hand and wiped her clean with her handkerchief. "Don't you have a maid? I'll send you someone you can use."

He said and pointed to Xiang Ling next to him.

Xue Baoqin glanced at Xiangling and was very satisfied when she saw that she was neatly dressed and handsome.

"That's great. Last night I said I was scared of being alone when sleeping alone. Today I finally have a companion."

When Xiangling saw Xue Baoqin agreed, she quickly stepped forward to kowtow to Xue Baoqin.

"Get up! We will be sisters from now on, eating together and sleeping together."

After Xiangling heard this, she secretly glanced at Xue Baoqin and felt relieved when she saw a smile on her face and eyes.

So Xiangling quickly stepped forward to support Xue Baoqin.

Ying'er looked at Xue Baoqin's cloak and said with some envy: "What is this good thing? I have never seen it before."

Xue Baoqin said with a smile: "The old lady gave it to me yesterday. I don't know what it is made of."

Xiangling supported Xue Baoqin with one hand, and touched the cloak Xue Baoqin was wearing with the other hand, and then said uncertainly:

"Could it be made of peacock feathers?"

The two of them didn't know each other, but Xue Baochai said yes, she had seen it before. She smiled and replied: "There are peacock feathers there, which are made of the hair on the head of wild ducks. It can be seen that the old lady loves you. It doesn't hurt to hurt Baoyu like this." Dress him."

(End of this chapter)