Daiyu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 345
Thanks to Sister Rong for her kindness, and thanks to Wenwen 1975 for the support of the monthly ticket!
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Because the Ning Mansion was still in the period of filial piety, the old lady Jia didn't bother them to celebrate her birthday, and Wang Xifeng organized it in Jia's mansion by herself.

All the people discussed, only Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu and Jia Huan greeted the officials and guests in the outer courtyard.Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang are the leaders in the inner courtyard, and Wang Xifeng is organizing the banquet for the guests.In the Grand View Garden, the Xiujin Pavilion and the Hanfang Pavilion were cleaned up as retreats.

It just so happened that there were still young opera singers in the mansion, and the lotus root and Xiangxie had also been cleaned up, ready to hold a meeting after lunch.

In August, there will be an endless stream of people giving birthday gifts.The Ministry of Rites also ordered: a gold and jade Ruyi handle, four colorful satin handles, four gold and jade rings, and 500 taels of silver.Yuanchun even ordered the eunuch to send a golden birthday star, an agarwood crutch, a string of Ganan beads, a box of incense, a pair of gold ingots, four pairs of silver ingots, twelve pieces of colorful satin, and four jade cups.

The rest of the family of civil and military officials, big and small, are all polite and memorable.In the main room, a large table was set up, covered with red felt, and all the delicate things were placed on it, and Jia Mu was invited to have a look.

At first, Mother Jia was happy to come over to have a look, but later she got bored and didn't look at it, so she just ordered: "Tell Feng girl to take it, and look at it another day when you are bored. Or if there are girls who like it, just pick it. "

On the third day of the eighth lunar month, lanterns and festoons were hung in the mansion, Luanfeng was screened, hibiscus was placed on the mattress, and the sound of sheng, columbine, drums and music flowed through the alleys.

The clan members who received the invitation from the Jia Mansion, Prince Fuma, princesses, princesses, concubines, monarchs, maharajas, wives, as well as your Excellency's capital governors and eunuchs, as long as there are boys of the right age in the mansion, they are all invited to come in person Jia Mansion.

Said it was to celebrate the old lady Jia's birthday, but in fact she just wanted to visit the "Master Yu County" who was temporarily living in Jia's mansion.Although I don't know if this "Princess Yuxian" is considered a girl from the clan, but I see it, if a deal can be reached, if I take this opportunity to ask the empress, I think it will never be rejected.

You must know that the Holy Majesty has said that marriages will be given to the children of the right age in the clan on the Mid-Autumn Festival. The "Master Yu County" of the Wujun Palace is very popular now, not to mention that the Wujun Palace is willing to be her strong backing. People are very kind to her, even her master should not be underestimated, not to mention the intricate network of Jia's family?
Jia Lian and the others originally thought that only the King of Beijing, the King of Xiping County, the son of the Prince of Dong'an County, the son-in-law of Yongchang, the King of Leshan County and a few acquaintances would be able to come.

I don't want to think that apart from these old relatives who are friends with each other on weekdays, there are quite a few people in the clan who have contacts on weekdays, and even those who have not sent invitations, most of them come in person.Even the governors of Prince Yi's Mansion and Prince Wu's Mansion also came to congratulate them.

As a result, not to mention that the officials and guests in the front yard seemed a bit crowded, the guests in the back yard seemed a bit messy.Mrs. Wang couldn't help but sneered and looked at Wang Xifeng. Wang Xifeng was not showing the slightest bit, refused to admit defeat, and was a little flustered in her heart.

Daiyu heard about this, and sent Nanny Tang to come and whisper to Wang Xifeng: "Princesses of the clan, princesses, concubines, monarchs, and princes, please go to Mrs. Jia's room, and the old lady will entertain you personally. The rest The Madam ordered them to stay in the main hall, supported by the two Madams Jia, so that they would be separated for lunch and then meet in the garden."

Wang Xifeng's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "That's exactly what I meant, because I was afraid that the old lady would not be able to stand the excitement when she was too old. Please help me out."

Wang Xifeng also knew that Nanny Tang was different from others, she was a nanny who came from Princess Wujun's side, so she was extra polite.Seeing this, Mother Tang nodded and smiled, "Grandma Lian doesn't need to be so polite. Since the county master is temporarily staying in Jia's mansion, I will do my best." Then she turned and went to Old Madam Jia's room to talk to Daiyu. .

These princesses, princesses, concubines, monarchs, and princes originally came for Daiyu, but at this time they were invited to talk at the Rongqing Hall where Mrs. Jia lived, and Daiyu happened to be there too.Everyone had no objection, they stood up happily and walked away.Ladies who did not go, more or less left regrets in their hearts.

Because of her status as a girl-to-be-to-be, Shi Xiangyun retreated after she showed her face slightly, while Daiyu and Tanchun served Mrs. Jia all the way, which made all the clan and noble ladies envy Mrs. Jia, and they all praised Mrs. Jia in unison.

Everyone's attention was focused on Daiyu, and Mrs. Jia naturally saw it clearly, but unexpectedly, Princess Nan'an asked with a smile: "I heard that the old lady can train people, but now the mansion There are also many girls living here, why don’t you invite them out? The old lady is afraid that we will snatch them away?”

Old lady Jia said with a smile: "They are shy by nature. I'm afraid they won't see so many people, so I asked them to show me the house. Some of them are small actors, and a class is passed on in the hall over there, and her sisters are there. I'm watching a play." Concubine Nan'an said with a smile, "I don't believe that there is an old matriarch teaching me. So I invited everyone here."

Seeing this, Mrs. Jia had no choice but to tell Li Wan: "Go and invite Yun girl over, and invite the two sisters of your aunt's family over together."

Li Wan agreed, and when he came to Jia Mu's side, he saw Shi Xiangyun talking and laughing with Li Wen and Li Qi, eating fruits and watching a play. Follow Li Wan to the garden.

See you all, but please say hello and let me wait.Among the three, only Shi Xiangyun has met with everyone, and Concubine Nan'an is very familiar with her, so she said with a smile: "You are here, and you didn't come out when you heard that I was coming. You are hiding and just waiting to be invited. I will come tomorrow." Settle accounts with your uncle." He pulled Li Wen and Li Qi's hands for a while and asked, and finally agreed.

As soon as Daiyu saw the battle, she felt flustered, but she couldn't explain why, so she could only try her best to observe quietly.Suddenly seeing Concubine Nan'an holding Tanchun's hand, looking up and down, and asking about her age, Daiyu's heart skipped a beat, but this is not the time to speak.

Seeing Concubine Nan'an among the sisters, Tanchun looked at her differently, couldn't help showing joy on his face, and replied shyly to Concubine Nan'an's questions one by one.Seeing this, Grand Concubine Nan'an laughed even more from ear to ear, and praised again.A mother around me had already arranged four spare gifts: four gold and jade rings each, and four strings of fragrant beads on the wrist.

Grand Concubine Nan'an laughed and said, "Sisters, don't make jokes, just keep it to reward the girls." The four hurriedly thanked her, but Grand Concubine Nan'an helped Daiyu herself and said with a smile: "It can't be a great gift from the county lord." So he gave Tanchun another pull, took off the white jade and emerald bracelet on his wrist, and put it on Tanchun's wrist.He laughed and said, "They are all good, but I don't know which one to praise."

Although Mrs. Jia and the others thought it was weird, they didn't want to ask clearly, so they just smiled and revealed it. There were also princesses, princesses, concubines and others who had met Daiyu in the palace, and Daiyu asked for it one by one. Introduced by Tanchun et al.Everyone also gave out four gifts in the same way, so there is no need to elaborate.

After listening to the play and having tea, everyone strolled around in the garden, the princess and princess and other relatives and noble daughters chatted happily with Daiyu until it was getting late, and the old lady Jia let them in again, and they all left one after another. He also made an appointment with Daiyu to meet again in the palace during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Grand Concubine Nan'an saw the clansmen and noble daughters leaving one after another, she also said goodbye, and apologized: "If I don't come today, I really can't do it, but my body can't bear it, so forgive me for saying goodbye first." After listening to the old lady, it was inconvenient to force her to stay, so everyone gave way again, sent them to the gate of the garden, and left in a sedan chair.

Then Princess Beijing sat down for a while and then got up to say goodbye, the rest of them had a final table, and some didn't.

Mrs. Jia was exhausted for a day, and she stopped seeing people the next day. Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang took care of her.Some children from aristocratic families only went to the hall to salute when they paid birthday respects. Jia Zheng led Jia Lian and others to return the ceremony and take care of them, sitting in the front yard, no problem.

On the third day, Aunt Xue really brought Xue Baochai and the Yan family to celebrate her birthday. Xue Pan brought them over, and stayed in the front yard to talk with Jia Lian and others.

After a day's rest, Mrs. Jia was much more energetic than before, although she still felt tired.Hearing the arrival of Xue's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, although he felt contemptuous in his heart, he cared about Jinling's affection for his father, so he smiled and ordered people to be invited in.

After asking An to meet, Aunt Xue offered a birthday present, but it was only something of gold and jade. Old Madam Jia didn't care too much. After joking around, she sent Wang Xifeng and Li Wan to lead Yan's flower hall to have tea, and let Tanchun lead Xue Baochai. , Playing with Daiyu, Xiangyun, Li Wen and Li Qi in the garden.

The eldest daughter and the younger daughter-in-law had all left, and only Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Xing Wang were left in the room to accompany Aunt Xue. The four of them gathered together at a table and played leaf cards in the room.During the period, when talking about Shi Xiangyun's marriage, the old lady Jia asked with a smile: "I have always looked at Bao girl as a good person, but now I don't know that my concubine has plans, my natal family..."

Mrs. Jia had a good idea, although Mrs. Jia would not agree to Xue Baochai's marriage with Jia Baoyu, but Xue's family is rich and has no shortage of money, but now her natal family is divided because of the large number of daughters, which is not as good as before. Then she thought about telling Xue Baochai to her nephew and grandson in the next room of her natal family.

Seeing Mrs. Jia paying such attention, Mrs. Wang sneered in her heart, but because she was looking at Daiyu now, she thought about going to the palace to meet Yuanchun during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and to make Eryu's marriage, so she didn't say much.Mrs. Xing has nothing to do with her, so naturally she won't say anything.

Aunt Xue didn't wait for old lady Jia to finish, she smiled and said: "Thanks to old lady, my wife's natal family has a cousin who knows everything and is motivated, and now he is a juren, and he looks very handsome Yes, my in-laws acted as a matchmaker, so we made a decision."

Aunt Xue's words, not to mention choking old lady Jia's unfinished words in her throat, even Mrs. Wang changed her face and asked hastily: "Why did my sister make a decision without saying a word? Brother, but you know?"

Aunt Xue sneered in her heart, the girls from my Xue family may decide to marry, and what kind of marriage they want to marry, is it possible that you still have to agree to it?
Aunt Xue smiled quietly and said: "Because I saw that the child liked it so much, I didn't care too much, I just made a decision, and now I have sent a letter to my brother with the Mid-Autumn Festival. " As he said that, he played Mrs. Wang's hand, and said with a smile: "Since I made this marriage for Chai'er, I can do everything right!" There was a full expression of satisfaction on his face.

(End of this chapter)