The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 175 Baoyu was hit
Jia Ping had no choice but to put away all the account books and verbally reported some important things in the house to Jia Cong, "Tianxiang Tower was burned down by a fire before, and some unburned ruins are still there. In the past few years, Because the house has to observe filial piety, it has not been cleaned up. It depends on what the Marquis wants. Should that area be rebuilt or just clean up the remnants and plant some flowers and grass?"

"Just ask Madam about this. If she can't make up her mind, just go upstairs. I remember that there is an old Minggong in the capital whose nickname is Shan Ziye. If you want to go upstairs, you might as well invite him over and clear the courtyard behind. Take a look on the spot, and if there is anything that can be improved, we will do it together so that the ladies, grandmothers and girls can have a nice place to hang out on weekdays."

Jia Ping asked thoughtfully, "Master Hou, you are still young now. This transformation will require a lot of money. Although the money in the palace is enough, if people outside see it, Master Hou was still everywhere the year before last." If someone searches your home, it might cause trouble."

Jia Cong smiled softly, "I'm not afraid of any of this. I just want to cause this disturbance so that I can pass some clues to the idle Lantai Temple doctors in the court, so as to save them from having to dig up other things to talk about. , they said theirs.

If the emperor asks you, I will naturally have something to say. I have been away from home for many years, and the pavilions and pavilions in my home are decayed. I have to repair them. What should I do if someone accidentally hurts someone?

If the emperor doesn't ask, he has his own reasons for not asking. Anyway, this matter is irrelevant. You can just let others handle it. "

Hearing this, Jia Ping saw that his Marquis was confident, so he said, "That's just right. Regarding this matter, I will see if there are any useful people in the clan and practice these things first. When the Marquis comes back, It’s also easy to screen and filter.”

This is the advantage of using an old servant. Jia Cong didn't know about some things, but Jia Ping knew his intention. He also saw the world with his grandfather.There is really no use for such a person following Jia Zhen. After following Jia Cong, he has become younger and younger in recent years.

After a while, Jiao Da came in and saluted Jia Cong, "Master Marquis, I heard that you are going on an expedition again?"

"Uncle Jiao, sit down and talk!" Unlike Jia Cong who didn't even lift his butt after seeing Zheng, when Jiao Da came in, Jia Cong hurriedly gave up his seat just like he did with Jia Ping.

Jiao Da was polite, but still couldn't resist Jia Cong, so he sat down and said, "Master Hou, in the past two years, there have been several capable guards in the house. I heard that I was going to go on an expedition, so I thought I would go with you." To make great achievements, I said I would ask. If the Marquis thinks highly of you, you can follow me. If he doesn't, just practice hard at home until you can go to the battlefield one day. Your excellence is indispensable."

Jiao Da is now in charge of guards in Dongfu, and there are thirty or forty guards. A corner of the backyard of Dongfu has been flattened, and he still goes to work training every day. This is what it is like, which largely satisfies Jiao Da's enthusiasm for training.

"Since Uncle Jiao thinks it's feasible and there are vacancies in my staff, just ask them to follow me."

What Jia Cong thought was that the Jingying camp was rotten from the root. Although he had never dealt with the Jingying camp, the people under his command in the Jingwei camp had heard about it. This time, the three thousand battalions were in hand. Eating food is essential, and the number of people is seriously insufficient. In addition, once the old, weak, sick and disabled are eliminated, it is hard to say how many will be left.

"You personally led the people there and gave them to Feng Dakan to let him choose. Following me means going to the battlefield with real swords and guns. The last time we fought against Japanese pirates, this time we fight against Mongolians. I don't know what the next time will be. You need real skills and not to be afraid of death. Every time you go out, you may not have a chance to come back. Of course, if you have made a contribution, I will not treat you badly. "

Jiao Da's military training is purely a personal hobby. At the beginning, it was called to enhance the strength of the nursing school so as not to be looked down upon. He also made the senior sister of the Marquis worry about the affairs of the Dongfu. This was not a slap in the face of Uncle Jiao. ?
Later, after training and training, he went on the road of real swordsmanship. He was also thinking about how to send several outstanding nursing students to the battlefield in the future. The Marquis came back. Not to mention that he would be there tomorrow. On the battlefield.

"I will not embarrass the Marquis. It goes without saying that these people I trained are brave. If they can experience it twice on the battlefield, they will definitely be of great help to the Marquis in the future."

There were just a few people, but Jia Cong didn't take them seriously. These people were all selected by his family. If they were really promising in the future, they would be people who would be completely loyal to him.

Wang Lang had led 1000 people to the west. Kong An's five hundred spies had also dispersed at this time, and the generals were all busy.

Jia Cong changed into a military uniform, led hundreds of personal guards, left the palace, got on his horse, and roared away from Ningrong Street.

We will set out for the expedition tomorrow. There are two things we need to do urgently today. The first is the complete incorporation of the Feixiong Guard, and the second is the Three Thousand Battalion. We need to get it first. As for whether it can be used, we will wait and see.

Baoyu went to the prince's house in Beijing today and just came back. As soon as he entered Ningrong Street, he was met by a group of flying cavalry. He hurriedly stepped aside to avoid it, but was almost blown away. Sand and dust came towards him. It poured water all over his face.

Baoyu could hardly breathe and could not hold his breath forever. He almost passed away after holding in his breath. When the people left, he turned over and got off the horse. Li Gui, Mingyan and others rushed over to help him. A servant had already gone to the mansion to report. He asked for a sedan to come and carry him back.

In the Rongqing Hall, Mrs. Wang was complaining to Jia Mu with snot and tears, "It's just a matter of burning the Arhat bed. I heard that last night, the old woman on the second door was beaten twenty times." Board, I was punished for three months, and now everyone in both houses is talking about Baoyu.

Baoyu followed the old lady there, and he was a child. How old was he to deserve such a big fanfare?Rumor has spread outside, what good reputation does Baoyu have? "

Mother Jia was still thinking about Jia Cong's accusation against her yesterday, and couldn't help but sigh, "He is such a left-minded child. He was wronged here before and caused so many troubles. You It’s not that I don’t know, he won’t listen to anything I say, so I’ll just have to keep Baoyu from going that way.”

Mrs. Wang felt depressed for a while. What do you mean? Could it be that Baoyu would have to avoid that place in the future? Others had always avoided her Baoyu. If her Baoyu wanted to move there, he would have to force herself not to go.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were having their own thoughts, and the maid holding a curtain outside was saying, "Old lady, my concubine and Miss Bao are here!"

"Please!" Jia Mu hurriedly sat up, looked at Aunt Xue and Baochai coming, and said with a smile, "I was just saying that I wanted to invite my concubine to come over and talk. I still owe my concubine a favor. I will ask my concubine later. Hebao girl will eat at my place."

With that said, Jia Mu said to Mrs. Wang, "Let the kitchen make two tables of banquets today!"

Mrs. Wang's face was very bright when she saw that Jia Mu paid so much attention to her sister and niece. Just as she was about to say something, Xifeng had already come over with a loud voice, "Oh, what a coincidence. I heard that my aunt and niece Sister Xue came over, thinking that the old lady must be a host to take care of my aunt. I have just arranged a large kitchen to make two tables for dinner. Today we will also benefit from my aunt. "

Mrs. Wang sat down again, and Mother Jia said to Xifeng, "Just make the arrangements. Send someone over there to tell Brother Cong and Yu'er to come together. This can be regarded as cleaning up Brother Cong's dust."

Mrs. Wang naturally felt uncomfortable after hearing this. She still complained to Jia Cong in front of the old lady. Could it be that she said those words in vain?
Xifeng sent someone to tell Ping'er to pick her up in person, "I just said, I was going to go in person. I can't leave because of the preparations for the banquet today. Let me ask. Brother Cong and Sister Lin like to eat. What, just tell me, I’ll let the kitchen prepare it first.”

Seeing that Xifeng's demeanor was different from Mrs. Wang's, Jia Mu liked what she said was considerate and generous. She said to Aunt Xue, "I, the granddaughter-in-law, have always been capable. There are so many sons-in-law, grandson-daughter-in-law." Inside, even my grandson over there is now my granddaughter-in-law, they are not as good as her. There are things inside and outside, mine, your sister's, and the whole family's uncles and sisters-in-law, that she can't think of. of."

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "It's all because of your good training, old lady. She doesn't usually behave like this at home."

Just as he was talking, the woman at the second door outside rolled in like her butt was burned, "Old lady, madam, it was said outside that Second Master Bao was hit. He went out on horseback, but now he is carried in in a sedan chair. ”

Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang were stunned for a moment, but Xifeng remained calm and raised her eyebrows, "What's going on? I've found out clearly. Where is the person?"

"Man, man, we are outside in the study at the moment."

"Have you hired a doctor?"

"No, I didn't hear about calling a doctor."

"You're confused. I don't know what's going on. Whether it's serious or not, I'd better ask a doctor to take a look."

Jia Mu had already stood up, leaning on crutches, and hurriedly walked outside. Yuanyang supported her on her side. As she walked outside, she cried, "Baoyu, my Baoyu, what's going on?" ?”

Mrs. Wang also shed tears at this time. Baochai was very alert and hurriedly stepped forward to help her. Aunt Xue followed behind.

In Baoyu's outer study, at this time, he was wandering around like crazy. He felt that there was dust everywhere. The air and breath were full of those damn dust. He saw the sun shining through the gaps in the windows. When it came through, it was filled with light and dust, and it suddenly felt extremely dirty.

After a while, several more sneezes came out, which made him extremely sick.

Jia Zheng was in the study room talking to some Qing guests and talking about ancient times. Although he was good at reading, he only did some superficial work. He was not like those scholars who were able to work hard and memorize the Four Books and Five Classics, and he was able to follow many of the later generations. Just like people, they can only remember a few particularly famous sentences.

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside. Jia Zheng's eyebrows suddenly darkened and he asked outside, "What happened?"

"I heard that Mr. Bao was hit by someone when he went out today. This is a bad time. The old lady knew about it and led the people to the front."

In ancient times, women were very particular about not leaving the front door, especially the women from wealthy families who stayed in the house and only moved around in the backyard, and would not easily leave the hanging flower gate. At this time, Jia Zheng was frightened by the big fanfare. , and I don’t know what happened to his precious son.

One of the Qing guests was fair and said, "Old man, why don't you go and take a look. Since my brother was hit, it must be something serious."

Jia Zheng now only has this legitimate son. Although he doesn't like it very much, if he really loses his son, it will be heart-breaking. He quickly put down the book and said, "I'll come as soon as I can."

After saying that, he went out and went straight to Baoyu's study. When he arrived at the door of the yard, he saw Jia Mu and others coming towards him. He rushed up to greet them. Jia Mu was so anxious that her face turned pale and she didn't care. Go up and run directly to the yard.

This alarmed the people in Baoyu's study. When they saw the old lady and others coming, they hurriedly knelt down, not daring to raise their heads or move.Baoyu was still in the room and shouted, "Mingyan, Mingyan, tell people to prepare water, I want to take a bath."

Inside, Mingyan said, "My lord, where can anyone help the second master take a bath outside? The second master wants to take a bath, so he has to go back and let the sisters take care of him. Youngsters..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Jia Zheng standing at the door like a door god. His face turned pale and he knelt down with a pop. When Baoyu saw his father, he didn't want to sneeze and didn't care about the dirty dust. When he couldn't get up, the movement of holding the hem of the robe stopped, like a wooden sculpture made of clay, and his face suddenly turned pale.

Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang stepped forward and were very puzzled when they saw the beautiful Baoyu. Each of them still had a few lines of tears hanging on their faces.

"What's going on?" Jia Zheng felt an unknown fire rushing up in his heart. He still had some sense at least, "I heard that you were hit. What exactly was the hit?"

Jia Mu then stepped forward and took Baoyu to look around. Seeing that he was fine, Hai Hai breathed a sigh of relief and scolded Mingyan who was kneeling on the ground, "You guys were waiting for him to go out. He was hit." , are you all dead people? It can be seen that you don’t care about serving the master on weekdays. "

"Old lady, please calm down. On the way back just now, we entered Ningrong Street. The second master of Dongfu next door went out and led a large group of people. They walked majestically along the way. The second master was almost taken along with him. The dust , the dust was thrown away by the second master."

Jia Zheng and others looked at each other, and they all understood. In short, Jia Cong went out and walked in the wind, which stirred up dust and bumped Baoyu.

Baochai looked up at Baoyu and saw that he was wearing a purple gold crown inlaid with silk silk on his head, two dragons grabbing gold to wipe his forehead, wearing autumn fragrant white fox armpit arrow sleeves, and a five-color butterfly sash around his waist. , there is a long-life lock and a name talisman hanging on the neck, and there is also a piece of jade that was picked up when the grass fell. It has a face like a full moon and a color like a spring dawn flower. It can be vaguely seen that the face is full of travel dust, as if it has been on a far journey.

Although Ming Yan only gave a rough idea of ​​what he said, everyone could almost imagine that Jia Cong was dressed in military uniform and armor, with a red rice-faced cloak on a black background raised behind him, a flying horse, and clouds of followers, coming from Ning Rong. Horses roaring past on the street, their momentum is so majestic that just thinking about it makes people feel awe-inspiring.

But Second Master Bao, who was leading a group of servants, was overwhelmed by the opponent's momentum and couldn't avoid it. The dust in the sky shrouded him and made him miserable.

Mrs. Wang thought about how her Baoyu had never seen such a scene before. She was almost frightened to death, and her heart was full of pity. She stepped forward, gently stroked Baoyu's arm, and patted him. With dust on his shoulders, he said, "My son, how could you be so careless? What would you do if you were shocked when you met that..."

Jia Mu saw Jia Zheng's livid face at a glance, her eyebrows were darkened, Baoyu lowered his head, tears of grievance came to his eyes, and his eyebrows were droopy. She hurriedly took Baoyu's hand and patted it gently to remove the dust on his sleeve. He took two pills and said, "Okay, since everything is fine, I'll send a doctor over to take a look later and prescribe two doses of soothing soup to avoid nightmares at night."

Mrs. Wang turned to Xiren and said, "Remember to have someone call the doctor."

Aunt Xue smiled and said with a smile, "This is really a false alarm. It's a good thing if nothing happens!"

"It's not what my concubine said. It's just a false alarm. Okay, Baoyu's father, you can go about your business. Baoyu can just follow us back. Today, my host said that he would invite his concubine and your sister Bao. , for a while, tell Girl Feng what you want to eat."

Baoyu then raised his eyes to look at Sister Bao, and saw that her muscles and bones were smooth, and her plump and white silver-faced face had a pair of water-almond eyes like two clear springs. She looked towards him calmly and gracefully, her eyes facing each other, and Baoyu's heart Overjoyed, her passionate eyes were filled with smiles, and she was about to call out "Sister Bao" when she saw Baochai calmly looking away, which made her feel sad.

Then she became happy again. Sister Bao has always been dignified and polite. With so many people, it must be difficult for her to talk to her.

Everyone returned to Rongqing Hall in a grand manner. Jia Zheng stood alone on the corridor, looking at Baoyu with his head down and shoulders hunched over Jia's mother. He wanted to scold him, but he couldn't open his mouth. He felt powerless. As he came, there was warmth in his eyes.

Raising such a useless thing really brings shame to the ancestors and discredits the family!
Back in the study, Jia Zheng kept sighing. When asked by the Qing guests, he shook his head and refused to elaborate. These ministers who have been in Xifu all year round have long heard of Baoyu's name and have learned about his character and behavior. , therefore, I only gave a few words of appropriate advice and said no more.

After returning to the backyard, Mrs. Wang sent the attackers to take Baoyu back to settle down, so that she could take a bath and ask the doctor to prescribe a soothing soup. At this time, Ping'er, who had gone to the East Mansion to invite Jia Cong and his wife, also came back. On the way, he listened to his wife and mother-in-law. When they talked about Baoyu, they couldn't laugh or cry.

In the Rongqing Hall, Jia Mu was sitting on the Arhat bed, accompanied by Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue on the left and right. Li Wan, Xifeng, Yingchun, Tanchun and Baochai lined up in order. Because of the bad atmosphere, Xi Feng said a few funny words, which made everyone laugh. Jia Mu was also very happy. She pointed at Xifeng and called her "monkey". When she heard that Ping'er was back, she hurriedly let her in.

"What do you say?" Jia Mu asked.

Ping'er saluted and said, "I told you what Second Grandma said. Over there, Third Grandma Cong said that Third Master will go on an expedition again tomorrow. He has gone to the military camp outside the city right now. He may not be able to come back tonight. There are also some of the third master’s luggage that haven’t been packed yet. He’s busy over there right now, so he didn’t say anything, and he didn’t say anything he couldn’t.”

Mother Jia's face darkened. Even if Jia Cong was going on an expedition and couldn't come, Daiyu should be able to come and join in the fun, but she didn't say anything about coming. She clearly didn't take her as her grandmother seriously.

Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue and others are also smart people, so they naturally thought of this place. Xifeng glanced at Ping'er, stepped forward and said, "Old lady, how big is Brother Cong, even younger than Brother Bao?" In a few months, how old is Cong's daughter-in-law? It's probably very busy over there right now. How about I go over and have a look, and I can help you if I can."

She asked Ping'er in a somewhat complaining tone, "Why did you come back and go out to war again? Where is the war going on?"

Ping'er said, "I heard that Master Cong in Ningxia said that he will definitely come back in one month or two months at the earliest."

Xifeng then turned to smile and said to Jia Mu, "The old lady is also biased. After raising these grandchildren, Baoyu will be rich in the future, let alone Baoyu. Brother Cong is also so like the Duke of the country, so what?" I can't live without him. How come our second master Lian doesn't like the old lady at all, instead of going out to work as an official? Usually she is the granddaughter-in-law of the old lady. Sister Lin is a super-class lady, I I don’t know what year or month this happened!”

This sentence made Jia Mu feel happy again, and said to Aunt Xue, "I have endless worries. I have only been back for a few days, and I have to go out again, or go to fight. As soon as I heard about this, I felt very panicked. , how old are you kids to have such a heavy burden on your shoulders.”

This is a bit Versailles!

Mrs. Wang felt very uncomfortable after hearing this. If the previous title of Dongfu fell to Baoyu, in the future, her Baoyu would not be inferior to Jia Cong. It was also that her Baoyu was too upright and not as good as Jia Cong. The children who grow up in the nook over there are more thoughtful than lotus seeds.

Aunt Xue has always been a good talker and a master of making fun. She deliberately curry favor with Jia Mu and said with a smile, "Old lady, she knows how to raise children and grandchildren. Each of her grandchildren is as good as Shui Cong'er, and these grandchildren are all capable." Yes, how old is Brother Cong? If he is said to be incompetent, how can the court be willing to let him carry heavy burdens? Since ancient times, those who are capable have to work harder, so it can be seen that he is incompetent. "

Baochai was sitting on the chair with a calm smile on her face, but she was thinking about what Ping'er just said. She went to Ningxia to fight. It was only in the past two days that she found out that the man was fighting against the Japanese in the south. , He is victorious in every battle. I don’t know what happened over there in Ningxia. He went there. Can he win?
Jia's mother said to Xifeng, "Go and take a look. Yu'er's child is stupid and cannot be compared to Bao. I see that she is capable, so you should help her."

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "What are you talking about, old lady? How can Bao Yatou compare to Brother Cong's daughter-in-law? I saw it yesterday, that is, she is a little younger. When she grows up, she will be a capable person."

Xifeng turned to look at Yingchun and Tanchun, "You said before that you were going to find Fourth Sister Naughty. Do you want to come with me now? And Sister Xue, if you want to go Naughty, let's go together." Auntie will accompany the old lady to wipe the cards later, so don’t doze off while you watch!"

The conversation made everyone in the room laugh. Mother Jia was very happy when she heard it, "Follow your sister Feng to play over there. The sisters are more lively in one place. Madam, let's play cards. My aunt's cards are mys." "Yes, let's sit together and call Yuanyang to come over. The concubine's eyes are dazzled when we sit here, so let him take a closer look at our two cards."

In the East Mansion, Daiyu had prepared all the clothes for Jia Cong. She and Youshi were accompanying Xichun to write invitations and invite Yingchun and Tanchun to come over. When they heard that Xifeng had brought several sisters over, Now, even Baochai is here, and the three of them rush to greet her.

Xichun took Yingchun and Tanchun's hands and jumped with joy, "I just said I would invite you to stay for a while, and I was just about to post a message when you came."

"Sister Feng called us to come together."

Xifeng knew that Jia Cong loved this fourth sister very much. The Wang family and the Jia family were close relatives. She had also heard some things about the previous generation. She smiled and said to Xichun, "Fourth sister, you have to Thank me, I know you want to be naughty to the sisters, so I will help you bring them here."

Daiyu and Baochai met Li'er. Baochai saw that the spring charm lingered on Daiyu's hibiscus face, and her eyes were moist and wavy. Compared with yesterday, her expression and mood were still different, and she couldn't help but feel a little shocked.

"Sister Bao!"

"Sister Lin!" Baochai didn't know why. She also knew that it would be more appropriate to call her Mrs. Hou, so she just called out "Sister Lin". She spent some time in the past two days on the personnel affairs of the East and West Houses. We also know that although Daiyu and Jia Cong are married, they are not yet old enough to consummate their marriage.

Therefore, she also found a place for herself in her heart. Since the marriage has not been consummated yet, there is nothing wrong with calling her "Sister Lin", or even getting closer to her.

Daiyu also liked this gentle and generous girl very much, so she went to Conglutang with her.

Ever since the incident yesterday, Daiyu knew that Brother Cong didn't like Baoyu, and she didn't want outsiders to enter Ningxi Hall anymore. She had people rearrange Conglutang early in the morning, and she would be there to entertain guests from now on. Conglvtang is close to the west of Ningxitang and is close to each other.

Conglvtang has a total of five halls. It is in Huifang Garden. It is connected to the rockery in the north. There is a clear water in front. There are three buildings in front. There are warm pavilions between the east and west tips for taking a rest. The courtyard in front is spacious and can be used as a stage. , there are some green bamboos planted around and banana trees in front of the door, which makes it even more quiet.

(End of this chapter)