The Red Mansion is so charming

Chapter 217 Went to the Li Family in Jia's Mansion
Seeing the fall of April, the DPRK and China had the exact date to renegotiate the palace examination.The emperor had lingering fears about this palace examination, and felt that anyone who saw it was suspected of plagiarism, so he didn't disclose it to the ministers who read the papers before the examination started.The imperial examinations of this dynasty followed the system of the previous dynasty, and the questions for the formulation and policy were all one, two or three hundred characters long, and only one or two things were asked.It's just that in the period of the Supreme Emperor, the length of the title was changed to five or six hundred characters, or even about a thousand characters.

Because the questions are lengthy, a reading minister is added to read the questions for the candidates.

Scholars entered the hall at dawn, and could only sit on the futon after being called, scrolled, praised, and saluted.Because of the previous experience, these scholars can be regarded as old horses who know the way. They thought they would not panic, but they didn't expect that they would be terrified by the scene before them as soon as they entered the hall.

There are more than double the number of Yulin soldiers in Hanyun Palace than before, and all of them are sharp and sharp. These scholars just keep their own way and answer the papers. If anyone wants to have any crooked thoughts, they will be caught immediately.

Xiaozong came late, and Master Qiao, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, came forward with a smile: "Long live Lord, please write a question."

The eyes of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites secretly fell on the stack of books on the dragon case.I saw Xiaozong randomly took out one of the books, turned a page at will, and his eyes fell on the first sentence.

"The Master said: If a gentleman is not respectful, he will not be powerful, and if he learns, he will not be solid. If the Lord is loyal and trustworthy, if he has no friends who are not as good as himself, don't be afraid to correct his mistakes."

Xiaozong said these few words slowly, then put the scroll on the table, turned and returned to the dragon chair.The Minister of Rites hurriedly ordered the cabinet and the officials of the Ministry of Rites to transcribe this sentence in Guange style on a large rice paper, in multiple copies.The little eunuchs had already prepared the crystal screen, pasted these rice papers on the screen, and placed them among the scholars one by one so that everyone could see clearly.

This impromptu topic really makes some lucky people helpless, but for those who have solid writing skills, sharp writing skills, and deep foundations, it suits their minds.

Let's not talk about how busy the Hanyuan Palace is, just say that when Lu Shi talked about the house with Gan Mi that day, it felt like a big stone fell in his heart.Taking advantage of the warmer weather these days, Mrs. Lu brought Xiuyan to Rongguo Mansion, firstly to discuss the marriage with the old lady, secondly, to take a look at Daiyu, thirdly, Mrs. Lu thought, after the palace examination is over, no matter the result Anyway, Ganmi will report to Jia's house anyway, and then he will see how girl Lin responds.

Although Mrs. Lu came uninvited, Mrs. Jia was very enthusiastic.It's just that as soon as the Lu family entered the old lady's upper courtyard, they saw the servants walking in a hurry, but their faces were filled with joy.Aunt Li, who seldom went to the upper courtyard, was also there with Li Wan, not only there, but also sitting beside Jia Mu, and Aunt Xue was also there, and she was placed in the lower position of Aunt Li.

Several girls slipped by the door, each with a small bed, and there was constant laughter in the upper room. When Jia's mother saw Lu Shi, she laughed and said, "We just talked about it. We have all the gatherings today, but we only lack uncle, wife and girl Xing. "

"The old lady has some big happy event, and it makes us happy to say it."

Aunt Xue hurriedly got up to give up her seat, Shi Lu held her down, Aunt Xue pushed her back, and she sat down again, Shi Lu only set up a new chair beside her.Jia's mother and Lu's smiled and pointed to Aunt Li: "The girls are getting older every day, and it should be the time when our family is lively. Well, Sister Wen just talked about the marriage, and we are talking to Auntie about what to do." Congratulations to her!"

Mrs. Lu hurriedly said: "Oh, this is a great joy. I wonder which family Miss Wen is talking about?"

Aunt Li was ashamed, and was about to speak, Madam Xing couldn't hold back her excitement and said: "This family is amazing, it's the big matchmaker I guaranteed, and it's about the younger brother of Princess Fu's natal family."

A momentary surprise flashed across Lu's face, but he quickly recovered, and he congratulated repeatedly: "As the eldest lady said, it's really a good marriage." This matter is related to her daughter's lifelong event, so she hurriedly asked earnestly: "Does my uncle and wife feel good too?"

Lu Shi smiled and said: "Auntie liked it, so naturally she didn't say it." Aunt Li didn't get a sincere answer from Lu Shi, and she felt a little regretful.The Li family has been a scholarly family for generations, and both men, women, and children have literary talents. Although one generation is not as good as the previous generation, the heritage of the Li family is still there, and the pride of the men and women in the family is still there.Aunt Li, a widow who brought her daughter to seek refuge with relatives, was strong on the surface, but she didn't know that she was soft in her heart.She was afraid that she would disappoint her husband's expectations before he died and fail to find a good marriage for the two girls.

Now Mrs. Xing took the initiative to act as a matchmaker, and Aunt Li was a little moved when she heard that the other party was the younger brother of the princess.

Aunt Li thought to herself that Coco Li is the eldest daughter, and she will marry out in the future. Her husband's family has a strong family background and can also help the younger ones.When Li Qi grows up in the future, Aunt Li will make the decision and beg Li Wan to find a son-in-law for the child, and the third mother will have a stable life.

Aunt Li's plan had never been hidden from Li Wan, but Mrs. Xing found out about it somehow, so she mentioned this marriage.

The ladies were talking so enthusiastically that Jia's mother caught sight of Baoyu who was huddled beside Xing Xiuyan, and couldn't help grinning: "Look at those two children, I don't know where those words came from. As soon as they meet, they will get together and chatter together." .”

Everyone naturally followed Jia Mu's gaze towards the door, and they saw Jia Baoyu take out something from his bosom as if offering a treasure, and handed it to Xing Xiuyan.Wang's eyes turned cold, and he said lightly to Baoyu: "When the master got up early and left, I told you that you must read your article when you come back at night. Don't forget."

Jia Baoyu immediately slumped his shoulders, and the jumping up and down just now became listless.The girls wanted to but didn't dare to laugh, they all looked at him out of the corner of their eyes.

Jia's mother was displeased and said: "You are also scaring him like your master all day long. Where are the articles to be written? Even if you do it, please invite a good gentleman first, so that Baoyu's talents and learning will not be wasted." Jia's mother stretched out her hand Zhou Rui's family was recruited: "Go back to your wife's yard and wait. If the second master comes back and asks about Baoyu, I will keep him. We can talk about anything important tomorrow."

Zhou Rui's family looked at Mrs. Wang in bewilderment, and saw Mrs. Wang reluctantly nodded, so they dared to go out of Jiamu's room.

Everyone was joking, and the small kitchen brought some hot cakes and warm tea. Mother Jia thought for a while, and continued to babble on the topic just now: "Hasn't the little girl grown up now? Look, it seems that Lin girl just grew up yesterday. It's like entering the mansion, and it took seven or eight years after careful calculation. I really intend to keep Miss Lin for two or three years, my uncle, wife and aunt and aunt know best, being an aunt at home is much easier than being a granddaughter-in-law!"

Everyone felt sorry for each other, and Jia Mu took the opportunity to say: "I'm afraid the longest standing here is girl Xing, what are the plans of my uncle and wife?"

Lu looked at Xing Xiuyan with a smile: "The monk in the temple said in the book that we girls are blessed, so we can't rush this matter."

Mother Jia scolded Mrs. Lu with a straight face: "Mrs. Uncle, please don't think so. Take a look at our Baoyu. Didn't a Taoist priest and a monk say those things back then, but they haven't found anything yet? I'm not suspicious of monks. Character, but for this kind of thing, it’s always good to half believe what you hear.”

Mrs. Wang felt uncomfortable like a kitten scratching it. She heard her mother-in-law's words became more explicit and straightforward, so she had to apologize: "Today's stewed rock sugar pear cup is very good. The old lady wanted to eat this one yesterday. , why don't I ask the maids to bring it, so everyone can taste it?"

It was not the right time for Mrs. Wang to express her filial piety. Not only did Mother Jia not understand, but she did not give Wang a good face in front of many people.

"You mother, you don't think about Baoyu's lifelong event at all."

Wang's eyes turned red immediately: "Daughter-in-law doesn't mean that." Jia's mother waved her hands impatiently: "I'm tired, so I just leave my uncle and wife alone to talk for a while, you all go away."

Everyone didn't dare to say more, Mrs. Wang came out of the upper room in embarrassment, Xiuyan and others followed Yingchun into the Grand View Garden to play.Daiyu held Xiuyan's hand from the beginning to the end, whispering in Xiuyan's ear from time to time.The third girl, Tanchun, caught a glimpse, and deliberately said with a sour taste: "Big sister Xing came here after all, and you two are also sticking together."

Xiuyan hilariously held Tanchun with the other arm: "This little girl is jealous of everything, and she is not afraid of becoming jealous. I will go to your place later and see what I brought you! See what you said Don't say I'm biased!"

All of a sudden everyone entered Qiushuangzhai, and Xiuyan took the package from Bai Fu's hand: "I know that the girls in your family have seen the world, so they are embarrassed to take out the things that are waiting for you. This is the package in the south The Western gadgets that have just been delivered are not popular in the capital."

As Xing Xiuyan said, he took out several things from the package and spread them on the table. Sure enough, as Xing Xiuyan said, all of them were in Western style. Pocket watches, and dolls from the Raksha Kingdom in the north.Especially the set of dolls, there are seventeen or eight dolls in the big one, and those little girls who have seen it before can't put it down.

Shi Xiangyun hugged her, and looked at Xing Xiuyan with a pleading face: "Good sister, just give me this one!"

Xiuyan smiled and said: "What's the matter, Sister Yun likes to take it. I still have two at home, and I will send a servant to bring them to Sister Yun tomorrow."

Shi Xiangyun never expected that Xing Xiuyan, who usually doesn't wait to see her, would be so enthusiastic, and couldn't help holding the doll and staring blankly at her.Jia Baoyu leaned forward and salivated and said, "Sister Xing gave this to Sister Yun, but what can you give me?"

Daiyu spat: "Isn't the table full of things enough for you to choose?" Jia Baoyu turned his head in disgust, "It's all things you girls like, and I can't take them out even if you give them away. It's so boring."

Daiyu sneered: "Ha, when did you change your temper and say a few pleasant words instead? Could it be that you saw Uncle come back, so you intentionally please him!"

Jia Zheng rushed back to the capital before the palace examination, and the first thing he did when he entered the house was to test Baoyu's homework, and he almost died of anger.

Seeing that the two of them were at war, Xiuyan smiled and said, "I was thinking about Brother Bao, here, isn't this specially chosen for you?"

(End of this chapter)