The Red Mansion is so charming

Chapter 159
The old lady Ouyang thought that her nail was pierced perfectly in the Xing family, but she didn't know that Xiuyan had already started to ask people to search for the thief as soon as the incident happened.Although there is no doubt about employing people, and there is no need for suspects, but with a population of more than a hundred in the Xing Mansion, who can guarantee that there is no one who fishes in troubled waters?

This investigation doesn't matter, there are really not a few people involved.Either he left his post without authorization, or he was obedient and obedient, or he was lazy and slippery, all of which were picked out by the housekeeper.Xiuyan took a look at the roster, except for the two grooms in the stable who were brought out from the old mansion in Suzhou to eat wine secretly, the remaining seven or eight offenders were all slaves bought later.

Most of these mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law bought the Xing Mansion with their families. Now that the master is angry and wants to sell them all, they have already lost their minds in fright.The situation of the two groups of people immediately became clearer, those who followed from their hometown became more refined and did not dare to make mistakes, and those who had just entered the mansion became more and more envious. At the gate of the courtyard, even the footsteps were deliberately light.

During the period when Lu's accident happened, Mother Jia often sent people to visit, and often sent all kinds of food and tonics to Fengwei Hutong.After Lu's recovery, he sent Xiuyan to pay his respects to Jia Mu.Mother Jia was naturally happy when she saw her, she pulled Xiuyan and talked non-stop, and asked why her Daiyu was coming, and asked Brother Fu if he was still worried?Everything is detailed and everything is heart-warming.

After the maids dispersed and went outside to play, Mother Jia pulled Xiuyan and said, "I heard that this time it was Ouyang's family who were making trouble non-stop, and they were a little too bold. Aren't they afraid of the emperor's questioning? After all, your family raised In those years of serving as the fifth prince, there is no credit but hard work, so you shouldn't just let the Ouyang family do it like this!"

"It can be seen that the old lady really knows who loves us when she said this!" Xiuyan smiled wryly: "But the emperor will never forget the aunt of the Ouyang family. I discussed it with my father, but we couldn’t afford to offend him, so we simply went out to hide.”

Jia Mu felt bad: "how can I hide?"

"My father is now in the Ordnance Institute. It seems that he has been promoted by half a level and has become the sixth rank, but he doesn't know that he is going up and down. There are a lot of trivial things every day, but he has no real power."

Jia Mu nodded as if agreeing when she heard the words: "It's no wonder that the Ordnance Station is the territory of the Ministry of War. Minister Cheng Zimo and Minister of the Ministry of War have a bit of a quarrel. People in the Ordnance Institute know that they dare not reuse your father again!"

Xiuyan sighed softly: "That's it. That's why my father heard from the Ministry of Officials that the Southeast Transshipment Department lacked a real job. My father just wanted to clear it up and took us to the post a few years ago."

Mother Jia shook her head again and again: "Stupid! Stupid! You told me first, tell your old man quickly, and get rid of your thoughts. The southeast is in chaos, and it's fine to win this battle, otherwise Long Live God will take the southeast officials first. You have offended the Ouyang family again, so there is no need to take risks at this time. Let me tell you a good thing, your uncle Zheng still has some former students in the Ministry of Industry, and the year is approaching, which is a good time to transfer. The annual appropriation has many benefits, after you go to your house, ask your uncle to think about it carefully, if you figure it out, just come, my old lady is the master, and I will walk around for you."

Seeing the sincerity of Mother Jia's words, Xiuyan couldn't help doubting her intentions.

Sure enough, Mother Jia laughed and said, "The concubine Yuan has been in better health these past two days. The second wife went to the palace to pay her respects, and the empress even mentioned you."

"Don't tell me, the old lady, I almost forgot. I heard that Baogui gave birth to a little prince?"

Jia's mother could not close her mouth from ear to ear with a smile: "The sixth prince was born with Long Live's love, and his nose and eyes are nothing like the emperor! The precious person is too weak to raise her by himself, and her concubine is also low. Long Live Lord is merciful, Let the Sixth Prince be raised in Fengzao Palace, and when our Concubine Yuan is happy, the illness will naturally heal."

Xiuyan looked at Jiamu's joyful smile, but knew that Yuanchun was just a reflection of rejuvenation.Maybe the emperor knows, maybe the queen also knows, it's okay for them to be a favor to a dying person.

Besides, for the empress, the sixth prince "killed" his adoptive mother not long after he was born, and this incident will become a stain on His Highness's life in the future. In this way, the fourth prince will have one less opponent in front of inheriting the throne.

Xiuyan secretly thought that a shrewd old lady like Jia's mother would not fail to see it, but now she is already smiling heartily. It can be seen that the Jia family has no affection for the concubine Yuan or the sixth prince, and the ultimate goal is only It would be good to tie the Sixth Prince and the Second Rongning Mansion honestly together.As for whether Concubine Yuan will live or die in the future, that is her own destiny.

Mother Jia paid close attention to the changes in Xing Xiuyan's expression, and after a long time said in a low voice: "What I am most anxious about now is the marriage of the girls. The second girl is not young, it should be time for a kiss, you told me last time The young master of the Zhang family."

Xiuyan has already got up to apologize: "Don't mention this, old lady. If I still hide it from you, I will look like a villain. Now that the southeast war is starting, my cousin's life and death are unknown. At this time, I asked my third sister to marry him. Our family Who have you become!"

Seeing that Xiuyan didn't want to talk about it, Jia's mother hurriedly laughed and said, "Your third sister is not suitable, but your second sister is a safe person. I have thought about this matter carefully, and there is no definite news in the palace. Third girl Just push it back, if my uncle and wife can look up to you, why not marry your second sister, she is the daughter of the eldest wife, and the Zhang family will treat her kindly for the sake of being relatives. Just let it go."

This was the result of Jia Mu's careful consideration. Jia Mu already knew from Concubine Yuan that the situation in the southeast was dire, but the old lady really saw that Zhang Yi was good, and she was unwilling to let go of this great opportunity.Putting the words aside, Xiuyan made an excuse to ask her family to discuss with her parents, and Jia's mother didn't force it, she just said that this matter should be done.

Xiuyan resigned from Jia's mother, and then she got up and went to the Grand View Garden. Although she didn't like Jia Baoyu, it was indeed this kid who was busy in those days, and besides, Xiuyan had to use Ma Daopo to investigate some things, so She came to Jia's house because of emotion and reason, but she couldn't justify it if she didn't come to Yihong Courtyard.

At that time, Jia Baoyu was looking at paintings in the courtyard of the fourth girl Xichun, Qingwen didn't know where to play, Xiren went to Xue Bao's house, and Sheyue led a few little maids to look after the house.Sheyue heard the report that it was Miss Xing who had come, and came out to greet her in a panic.

Xiuyan helped her up, and said with a light smile, "No wonder brother Bao often said that Sheyue is just another attacker, as expected, what he said is true, it's just a general humility and politeness."

Musk Moon pursed her lips and smiled: "The girl laughed at me, how can I compare to an attacker."

Sheyue led Xiuyan into the main room, Chunyan hurriedly served new tea, and Muskyue personally brought Xiuyan with a very respectful attitude: "Miss Xing, try it, this is what Baoyu eats, and it tastes very good, we are not vulgar." Understand this, girl, try it quickly, and if it’s good, tell us.”

Xiuyan took the teacup with a smile, and was not in a hurry to drink, she just asked: "Brother Bao is not at home, why is Xiren not here? She is bothered, and as I said, she should ask you to go out for a stroll, if there is no one around You stay here and watch."

"Miss Xing misunderstood, it has nothing to do with attacking people, I am lazy to move around. This garden is bigger than my palm, I will go as much as I need to go, and it is getting colder now, in this room It's fire and fragrance, how dare I go half a step?" Although Musk Moon is not as attractive as it is, it is full of charm from top to bottom.

Not the youth of a young girl, but the gentleness of a young woman.

Xiuyan couldn't help sighing in her heart: so many girls, but they all only revolve around Ze Jia Baoyu, and they will suffer hardships with that young master in the future, did they expect all this?

Chunyan brought another pile of fragrant fruits, "All the fruits in the garden have fallen. These are fresh fruits from the south this morning."

How could Xiuyan be so short, she purposely glanced at Sheyue, Sheyue understood, and hurriedly sent Chunyan out: "Miss, do you have something to ask me?"

"What a smart girl," Xiuyan said with a smile, "I have a few words and I don't know who to ask, but when I think of Brother Bao's compliments on you, I come here to find you!"

Musk Moon was surprised and delighted, "Girl just ask. Although I am clumsy, I would never dare to hide anything from the girl."

Xiuyan pulled Sheyue and smiled lightly: "You are so straightforward, but I am embarrassed to ask." Xiuyan paused, but still said in a deep voice: "I heard people say that Xiren is often in front of the second wife. Speaking ill of Miss Lin, is there such a thing?"

Musk Moon's face froze, and she smiled mischievously: "Miss Xing, don't listen to such rumors, where is this talking? There has never been a shadow! Xiren and Miss Lin seem to be the same person, and they have another birthday Xiren thinks about Miss Lin's well-being all the time, how is that possible?"

She Yue's eyes suddenly met Shang Xiuyan's playful smile. The former realized that the lie he covered up might be too clumsy, so he was timid and swallowed all the words behind.

Xiuyan smiled and said: "I know who Xiren is. She is too loyal to your second wife. I don't want to argue about it. I just want to ask if Baoyu told her in front of the second wife. What, Xi Cai took the opportunity to secretly accuse Miss Lin?"

She Yue couldn't speak now, even she heard such private words from Yu Chuan'er, Miss Xing is an outsider, she can't enter the garden a few times a year, how can she know so clearly?
Seeing her staring at her suspiciously, Xiuyan laughed and said, "You don't have to be suspicious, let me tell you, although Miss Lin is not my own sister, I treat her better than my own sister, and I will definitely not look at her." She is being bullied. Whether the second wife likes her or not, Baoyu wants to marry Sister Lin, but it won't work with our Xing family. Just tell Xiren and tell her to rest assured that as long as Xing If the family doesn't fail, Miss Lin's marriage affairs won't be her turn to worry about."

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PS: My heart is so uncomfortable, I will post the article first, and I will catch the bug tomorrow morning, please forgive me

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