My Red Mansion Career

Chapter 236 Don’t understand etiquette

When everyone heard this, they turned around and saw Baoyu jumping out from behind.

Today, Baoyu is wearing a red satin short coat, a green sweat scarf, oil-green silk floral trousers exposed under the knees, gold-embroidered cotton gauze socks underneath, and butterfly drop shoes. The whole person looks quite festive. , but at this time, there was an anxious look on his face.

He rushed to Jia Mu and said anxiously: "Old ancestor... Sister Lin has been in our house for many years, how can she leave just like that?

Besides, Uncle Lin has been staying in Yangzhou for ten years. Isn't it good to continue to stay in Yangzhou? Why should sister Lin make a decision in a hurry? "

Everyone was startled by Baoyu's words. Before Jia's mother could scold her, they heard Daiyu's voice: "Why did my cousin say this? My late mother and younger brother both died because of the salt incident, and my father died." The imperial court loses a lot of taxes, and the imperial court pays tribute to them. Is there any reason why Yangzhou should be flooded and left behind?"

Baoyu turned around and saw Daiyu's pretty face as cold as ice.

And everyone was shocked by Daiyu's words.

Over the years, Daiyu has a sensitive temperament and likes to criticize others, but she does this in private. She has never given Baoyu face so much with Jia Mu or in public.

I didn't expect to contradict him so mercilessly today.

Everyone opened their mouths. Sister Feng, Yingchun, Xichun and even Li Wan, Youshi, Jia Lian, Jia Rong, Qin Keqing and others were all shocked by Daiyu's attitude.

This is also why the ancients said: life and death are small matters, but misconduct is big.

We all know that you care about your son, but you, the elder, personally end the quarrel between the juniors. This is already bullying the junior, not to mention that it is your own niece. This is a bit excessive. A portion.

Fortunately, there are no outsiders here, so let’s forget about it.

The three obediences and the four virtues are the minimum standards, and not stepping out of the door is the standard. The requirements for ladies are even stricter.

For the first time, Jia's family discovered that the girl who used to be low-key and sensitive, and who liked to shut up and sulk when she was angry, actually had such a tough side.

If there is a rumor that a young lady who has not yet left the court does not understand etiquette, her reputation will be basically ruined, and it will be difficult for her to get married in the future.

Then Huo Ran stood up, pointed at Daiyu and yelled: "It's really ridiculous! Daiyu...how dare you talk to your cousin like this? You really have no etiquette at all?"

Seeing that their young lady had been wronged, Xueyan and Zijuan hurriedly stepped forward to help her. However, due to their status as slaves, they naturally did not dare to contradict Mrs. Wang in public, so they could only cry with Daiyu.

In the feudal era, people had very strict requirements for women.

Hearing this, Daiyu's eyes flashed with shock, and then her eye circles began to turn red.

If the quarrel between Daiyu and Baoyu could be said to be an ignorant quarrel among the younger generations, now that Mrs. Wang, as the elder, has spoken out in person, the nature is different.

At this time, Jia Mu had to step forward. She frowned and said to Mrs. Wang: "The daughter-in-law of the second family, Yu'er, was raised by the old lady and has always been a good child.

But everyone listens to the old lady, no one is allowed to spread what happened today, otherwise, don’t blame the old lady for being unkind! "

It was probably the first time that Baoyu saw such a sharp-edged Daiyu, and for a moment he was speechless.

He was fighting with Baoyu, two juniors. As an elder, how could you accuse her like this?

Especially when Mrs. Wang actually accused Daiyu of not knowing etiquette, this accusation was more serious.

She never expected that the aunts around her would accuse her of being rude, and for a moment she didn't know how to speak.

As Baoyu's mother, Mrs. Wang was startled at first, and then became furious. She slammed the table with a loud "snap".

Seeing the three masters and servants crying together, everyone in the hall frowned and felt a little dissatisfied with Mrs. Wang.

Everyone frowned when they saw that Mrs. Wang, who was usually kind-hearted and could only chant sutras and recite Buddha's name, actually went out in person to accuse Daiyu.

I wanted to refute it, but if I really contradicted my elders, wouldn't the accusation of being ignorant of etiquette be fulfilled?

Thinking of this, her aggrieved tears instantly rolled down her delicate cheeks.

After saying that, Jia Mu turned to look at Daiyu, sighed and said: "Yu'er, for the sake of my old lady, just forget about what happened today. I'll ask Baoyu to go to your yard to apologize to you someday." , what do you think?"

Daiyu took a deep breath and bowed to Jia Mu. A look of determination appeared on her originally sad face, and she said in a soft but firm voice: "Old ancestor, there is no need to apologize.

After all, today is different from the past. Now that Yu'er is betrothed to someone else, it may not be appropriate to be alone with a man other than her husband.

Besides, no matter what, Yu'er and her cousin are all relatives, so how can they be so particular? "

"Yu'er... you..."

Seeing Daiyu speaking so firmly, Jia Mu was stunned and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Baoyu on the side felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his whole body was sluggish for a long time.

After a long time, his eyes turned red, and he stared at Daiyu, and then suddenly rushed towards Daiyu. Fortunately, Xi Ren and other maids on the side had expected it, and when they saw this, several maids came over and hugged him. .

Baoyu couldn't go over and roared heartbreakingly: "Sister Lin... this is not true. Please tell me quickly. This is not true. How can you be betrothed to others? Please tell me who he is?"

Mother...ancestor...Sister-in-law Lian Er, tell me this is not true! "

Seeing the crazy-looking Baoyu, everyone in the hall lowered their heads.

These days, although the news that Daiyu was betrothed to Jia Yu as his concurrent wife has long been spread in Jia's house, Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang have already issued a gag order. Who dares to reveal this news to Baoyu, no matter it is Who immediately beat him half to death and then drove him out of the house.

Therefore, for more than a month, although this news has been known to everyone for a long time, only Baoyu has been kept in the dark.

Seeing her beloved grandson like this, Jia Mu also burst into tears. She patted her thigh and cried: "My precious treasure, don't be like this.

There are thousands of good women in this world, and grandma will pick a good one for you tomorrow, and it will definitely make you happy. "

How could Baoyu listen? While struggling desperately, he shouted heartbreakingly: "No...I don't want it...I only want Sister Lin, and I don't want anyone but Sister Lin!"

Seeing Baoyu so excited, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang were also afraid that something might happen to their baby, so they quickly asked maids such as Xi Ren, She Yue, Qiu Wen, and Bihen to take Baoyu back to the yard. Several maids did not dare to neglect and quickly dragged him down.

After Baoyu left, the Rongqing Hall became quiet for a while.

At this time, Mrs. Wang saw Daiyu's face similar to her mother's, and her disgust for her reached the extreme.

I wanted to reprimand him a few words, but I swallowed my words after thinking of what Jia Mu had warned me just now.

At this moment, Lin Zhixiao came in from outside and said to Jia Mu with a joyful face: "Old Madam Qi... I'm so happy... I'm so happy..."

Seeing Lin Zhixiao running over and gasping, Jia Mu, even though she was in a bad mood, asked curiously: "Tell me, what's the happy event?"

Lin Zhixiao's face was full of joy and he took the lead to bow to Daiyu: "Congratulations to Miss Lin. Just now, the master sent someone to report that your Majesty has issued an imperial edict in front of the civil and military officials of the court and promised you to Uncle Yu as a wife. The wife of his eldest brother.

Not only that, His Majesty also decreed to promote Uncle Yu to the position of Jiedushi Envoy of the Jingying Camp and rebuild the Jingying Camp. Soon, you will be the upright wife of the Jiedushi Envoy! "

Although Daiyu was still in a bad mood just now, when she suddenly heard the news, she couldn't help but blush.

Then she habitually spat and said: "What kind of wife is the Jiedushi... The real Jiedushi's wife is still in Dingyuan Bo's Mansion, I'm just a married woman."

It's just that although she has a look of disgust on her face, the joy in her eyes cannot be hidden from others.

Who doesn’t know that a concurrent wife can be on an equal footing with her first wife Yuan Chun? And didn’t you hear what Lin Zhixiao said just now? She was betrothed to Jia Yu’s eldest brother who died in infancy as a concurrent wife. According to etiquette, Yuan Chun met Dai Yudu must first salute her and call her sister-in-law.

And everyone in the hall couldn't hide the joy on their faces after hearing that Jia Yu was promoted to the title of Jingying Jiedu Envoy.

You must know that the Jingying Jiedushi has always been the territory of the Jia family, but since the death of Jia Daihua, the Jia family has no successors, so it has to tilt the resources in the general to the prince.

It's just that Wang Ziteng's own abilities are limited, and the Supreme Emperor is obstructing him. After so many years, he is only a deputy envoy of the Beijing Camp. In addition, after the defeat of Tongguan last time, Wang Ziteng was beaten back to his original shape.

Now, the position of Jingying Jiedushi has finally returned to the hands of the Jia family. Although he is not a direct descendant of the Ningrong Second Mansion, his surname is Jia after all, and he is also the son-in-law of the Rongguo Mansion. With Jia Yu's care, The glory of Ningrong's Second Mansion can continue for decades.

When Jia Mu heard this, she forgot all the bad things she had just done, and said with a smile: "Okay... okay... it's really good news. By the way... Where is Brother Yu now? Is he back?"

Lin Zhixiao smiled apologetically and said: "To answer the old lady's question...Uncle Yu is still in the palace.

Brother Yu made a great contribution to Yangzhou this time. Together with his uncle, he arrested all the salt merchants in Yangzhou. He also arrested dozens of corrupt officials in Yangzhou and brought to justice more than 5,600 people. Ten thousand taels of silver.

Now that the money has been escorted into the palace, His Majesty Long Xin is overjoyed and plans to host a banquet outside the Meridian Gate to entertain the ministers. Now that Uncle Yu and Master Zheng are both in the palace, it is estimated that they will not be able to return home until around Youshi.

"Okay...ok..."

Jia Mu's old face smiled like a chrysanthemum blooming. She nodded with satisfaction, stood up and walked to Daiyu herself, took her hand and sat down next to the cloud couch.

He said softly: "Yu'er... you also heard what Lin Zhixiao said, how much your Majesty attaches great importance to Brother Yu now.

Not only will he be granted a marriage to you, but he will also be promoted to the position of Jiedu Envoy of the Beijing Camp. This is the commander-in-chief of the 100,000-strong army that defends the capital.

When you get married, His Majesty will reward you with a royal decree no matter what, and by then you will also be an upright royal wife.

No matter where you go, no one is allowed to look at you. Besides, I will be returning to Beijing in a few days, so you will be the grand eldest lady of the Lin family.

Such a noble young lady can't be angry with Baoyu, right? "

The people around them couldn't help but sigh when they heard that Jia Mu actually lowered her posture and apologized in disguise to Daiyu, her granddaughter.

Especially Yingchun, Xichun, Xiangyun and Baochai, the girls who have not yet left the court, are filled with emotions.

Daiyu had just returned to Rongguo Mansion today when she encountered such trouble. Mrs. Wang even openly accused her of not knowing etiquette.

If it were in the past, even if Jia Mu felt sorry for her, she would probably just give her a few words of comfort.

How could he put down his attitude and comfort her personally like he did now?

The reason is not because she is no longer a helpless girl who has traveled thousands of miles to live with her relatives.

Now, two men, Jia Yu and Lin Ruhai, were standing behind her.

Jia Yu is now extremely popular in the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty, and is the newly minted military envoy of the Beijing camp. What's more, it won't be long before Lin Ruhai returns to Beijing. With his many years of hard work for Emperor Changping, he will definitely be reused.

I dare not say anything else, but there is no problem in serving as the third or even second-in-command among the six departments.

With such two great gods as her backers, who in the Rongguo Mansion would dare to make her angry from now on?

Although Daiyu, who was sitting on the cloud couch holding hands with Jia Mu, lowered her head, the joy that could not be concealed flashed back in her eyes. Even her waist straightened a lot, and she suddenly had a realization in her heart. , from now on, she also has someone to back her up, and no one can easily bully her.

At this time, Sister Feng's voice suddenly sounded faintly: "My dear mother... 56 million taels of silver... That's a lot of silver. If it were placed in our house, I'm afraid there wouldn't be enough money in all the rooms. Bar?"

The Rongqing Hall was silent for a while, then suddenly burst into laughter.

Jia Mu also burst into laughter, pointed at Sister Feng and scolded her with a smile: "You have a broken household, and the only land in your eyes is our Rongguo Mansion.

Fifty-six million taels of silver, this is an incredible amount of wealth. The imperial court’s tax for one year is only more than five million taels of silver. This is the imperial tax for ten years. If not for such merit, how would the Holy Emperor have considered it as such? Is the position of Jingying Jiedushi entrusted to Brother Yu?

If you don't believe it, you might as well ask Yu'er. She, the client, should know better than the rest of us. "

Seeing everyone's gazes, Daiyu's face turned red and she shook her head: "It's not that I didn't tell you, but that my father and Brother Yu didn't want to tell me about this either.

But I once heard from servants in the government that at that time all the merchants in Yangzhou united to go on strike and tried to drive Brother Yu back to Shenjing. Brother Yu ordered troops to be mobilized into the city, and then killed hundreds of people, and then took all the people away. The salt merchants were all arrested, and the situation was stabilized.

Later, he fought a fierce battle with the tens of thousands of troops from the Jiangnan camp who came from Jinling. Many people died. If the Emperor and His Majesty had not sent envoys in time to order both sides to retreat, more people would have died? "

(End of this chapter)