Daiyu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 41 Funeral in Yangzhou City (5)

At noon, the seventh prince was about to come to the House of Internal Affairs, but the fourth prince had a sudden whim and wanted to follow him to have a look, so the two came hand in hand.When Jia Lian saw the seventh prince, he didn't care about other things. After saying hello with everyone, he immediately stepped forward and bowed to salute, but he didn't know what to say for a moment, and his face turned red.

Seeing him like this, the seventh prince laughed and said, "What are you doing?" Although the fourth prince was thoughtful, he looked over with a smile in his eyes.Jia Lian thought about it and didn't hide it and said directly: "Yesterday, I reported that the villain's aunt has gone, and my uncle and aunt treat the villain like a son. Now that my aunt has gone, my uncle may feel how uncomfortable. Besides, my cousin is really young, so I'm afraid I can't be with my uncle." Share the burden. The villain is far away in the capital, and I feel really uneasy. I want to ask His Highness for the grace to send my aunt off." After speaking, he knelt down on the ground, even with his head on the ground.

After hearing this, the Seventh Prince frowned and said: "You know that loyalty and filial piety cannot be fulfilled. Now that you are carrying the errands of the Holy Majesty, it is important to finish the errands first. I think your uncle and aunt will understand." Even so, the Seventh Prince There is not much displeasure.Although the fourth prince did not speak, there was a glimmer of approval for Jia Lian's words in his eyes. Hearing what the seventh prince said, he looked at Jia Lian again, wanting to see what he would say.

After hearing the words of the seventh prince, Jia Lian hurriedly said: "The errand of the Holy One dare not delay, but now it has almost been completed, but it can be completed in one or two days." After listening for a while, he continued: "This errand is completed. Afterwards, I beg Your Highness to do me a favor, and I granted the villain's leave." Because Jia Lian really didn't know how he would be arranged after the completion of this errand, he made this remark.

The fourth prince saw that Jia Lian did not intend to let go of the pick, and that under such a situation, public affairs can be prioritized before private affairs. He felt a little satisfied and said, "Forget it, you can go back and do some work today. Hurry up and get on the road. If you want to come to Mrs. Lin, you can't wait." of."

Suddenly hearing the words of the fourth prince, not to mention Jia Lian, even the seventh prince was startled, and hurriedly said: "Fourth brother, I can return here..." Before the seventh prince finished speaking, the fourth prince said: "How many more do I have?" I'm already familiar with it, and I'll send you one tomorrow. This kid is just sincere, filial and affectionate, so why make things difficult for him?"

No one thought that the cold-faced fourth prince would say these words, which made Jia Lian so grateful, kowtowed to the fourth prince again and again: "Thank you for your completion, thank you for your completion." After speaking, his eyes turned red .Seeing this, the fourth prince waved his hands and said, "Go ahead." Jia Lian kowtowed and thanked the two princes again before leaving home.

Jia Lian didn't go home directly, but went to the Ministry of Rites to find Jia Amnesty.After seeing Jia Amnesty, he explained the matter in detail. After hearing this, Jia Amnesty nodded and said, "If that's the case, go back first. Let your mother pack your luggage for you." Jia Lian asked again: "What about the old lady?" Where?" Jia She frowned when he heard that the old lady's face was not very good-looking, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "I'll go back earlier in the evening and accompany you to the old lady's side. If the wife refuses, she will not object, but the master will allow it." After speaking, he ignored Jia Lian and walked into the official office.

After Jia Amnesty left, Jia Lian stood for a while before going home with Zhao'er and Xing'er.He didn't go back to his room, and didn't even have time to change his clothes, so he went directly through the black lacquered door that Jia She opened to see Mrs. Xing in Jia She's room.

As soon as Xing saw that Jia Lian was still wearing the clothes she had gone out, she knew that Jia Lian had just returned from the House of Internal Affairs.Knowing that he has something to do, he didn't go around and asked: "But the errands are arranged properly?" Jia Lian nodded and learned the past from Xing again.

After hearing this, Xing nodded and said, "Did you tell the master?" Jia Lian nodded again and said, "Father asked his son to come back and ask his mother to make arrangements to salute, and the son also wants to leave as soon as possible. I'm afraid my aunt won't be able to wait for my son if it's too late." Xing knew Jia Lian's situation. Meaning, even if there is some reluctance in my heart, I nod in response.

He also thought about how he would bring Daiyu back into the mansion when he turned around, and how he could establish a good relationship with her. After thinking about it, he said to Jia Lian, "If that's the case, you go, and I'll clean it up for you today." Wang Baoshan's family and Mrs. Fei.Seeing this, Jia Lian wanted to pack some things, so he also left.

After Jia Lian left, Mrs. Xing explained in detail how Wang Baoshan's family and Mrs. Fei packed Jia Lian's luggage. Hearing that Mrs. Xing was kind-hearted from Mrs. Wang Baoshan's family, Mrs. Fei was also happy to see the harmonious relationship between Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Jia Lian.After all, they all came to Jia's house with the Xing family, and they are not as well-established as the old people in this mansion.

They thought that if they could rely on Jia Lian in the future, it would be a good way out.Didn't Jia Lian earn a title at such a young age?In the future, the master's title can still be inherited. It can be seen that relying on Jia Lian is a promising way out.So both of them are very dedicated.

Sure enough, Jia She came home just after the hour, Jia She is also a decisive person, since he has made a decision, he will not procrastinate.After returning to the room to freshen up, he called Jia Lian and asked Mrs. Xing how her luggage was prepared.Seeing that Mrs. Xing took the list with him, she took it over and looked at it carefully. Seeing that it was in order, You Sheng was satisfied when Jia Lian first went out of Beijing that year.He handed the list back to Xing Shi.

After thinking about it, he said to Xing: "You pack another gift for your niece. Last time when Lian'er first went, we forgot to give a representative gift for your niece. At least we will make it up this time." He took Jia Lian to the old lady's room, but Mrs. Xing said, "Where is there someone to give a gift at this time? If the master is willing, I will give it to my niece when she comes home."

Mrs. Xing seldom expresses any opinions in front of Jia She, even if she expresses her opinions, she is usually cautious, but now she is becoming more and more bold. Although Jia She turned his head and glanced at her, he still nodded and said: "Madam still thinks about it. Let's do it over there, Madam will pick out some good ones first, just waiting for my niece to arrive." After finishing speaking, she left the room without stopping.Jia Lian also bowed and bowed before retreating.

Jia Amnesty originally thought that the old lady might not agree to Jia Lian's going because Jia Lian had an imperial errand.And thinking about Jia Lian's errands now, the old lady probably wouldn't object.I don't want Jia She just finished talking about Jia Lian's errand, and asked Jia Lian to go to the funeral for the whole house, the old lady Jia frowned and said angrily: "I should go there! Lian'er should go there? What's more, it seems that I have to go with the Wang family. Exchanging Geng posts, how can Lian'er travel so far?"

It turned out that Mrs. Jia felt that she should be the boss no matter what. First of all, he has a title on him, and he has a bright face when he goes to Miner, but it is not a big deal when he comes. Besides, it is better for him to pick up his niece than others. People are stronger.Who knows that today is also to push Lian'er!This is something that Jia Amnesty did not have time to say that Jia Lian will be away for a year or two.

Jia Lian's heart skipped a beat when he heard the exchange of Geng posts, and Jia Amnesty asked strangely, "When did this happen?" Jia's mother gave him a cold look before she said tiredly, "I'm in charge of this matter." , I was planning to tell you yesterday, but who knows what happened to your sister, it was actually delayed."

Jia Lian knew in her heart that she was the second wife's niece, and without waiting for the old lady to continue, she said, "Now it's easy to exchange Geng Tie with my grandson?" Miss, you met her when you were young, although you haven't seen her since you came back, but I have seen her, needless to say about her appearance, even her temperament is very sharp, and she is also very smart. Is she not good enough for you?"

When Jia Amnesty heard that it was a member of the Wang family, he was displeased, but before he could speak, Jia Lian said, "What does grandson mean? But now that my aunt is gone, my grandson is also filial. Although he doesn't wear filial clothes, he doesn't Fortunately, we are talking about marriage at this time." When Jia Lian said this, Jia's mother seemed to remember that Jia Lian also wanted to make small contributions.He frowned and stopped talking.

Seeing that Jia's mother stopped talking, Jia She knew that the matter could be suspended for further discussion, so she didn't say anything else, but changed the subject and said, "In that case, it's better to let Lian'er go to Yangzhou, and his aunt will treat him later." Excellent, he should go too. Secondly, he should also learn something from his uncle to get close. Thirdly, he should go back to his ancestral home to participate in Qiu Wei in less than two years. Even if he doesn’t go now, he will still go in a year and a half . " After speaking, he looked at Mrs. Jia eagerly.

Seeing that the matter had come to an end, Mrs. Jia had no choice but to give up, thinking that Jia Lian had lived in the Lin family for the past two years, firstly, Jia Min treated him very kindly, and secondly, he had a close relationship with Lin Ruhai.If Jia Lian went there, he would definitely have a closer relationship with Lin Ruhai, even if Lin Ruhai remarried in the future, with his granddaughter and Jia Lian around, he would not break contact easily, so he nodded in agreement.

Jia Lian and his son were very happy to see the old lady's answer. Before they could say anything, they saw the old lady asked Yuanyang to take out the letter.The old lady handed the letter to Jia Lian herself and said: "You are going to help your uncle for a good life. Your younger sister needs you to take care of everything when she is young. You should think about it when you do things and speak."

Seeing Jia Lian nodding, he said again: "I won't tell you anything else, just remember to hand this letter into your uncle's hands. When your sister comes, you will protect her all the way back. If she has any good or bad I'll just ask you." After speaking, Jia Lian sighed, and said quickly: "Don't worry, old lady, I only think of her as my own sister, and I will never let anyone bully her."

Old Madam Jia nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "It should be so! She doesn't have any brothers. You are so much older and you were taught by her parents, so you have to take good care of her." Mother Jia said here He also ordered: "I don't know when I will be back from this trip. The luggage must be packed. If there is anything wrong along the way, just send someone back. Your father and uncle will watch over it for you. You must not make up your own mind. "Although Jia Lian didn't think so, he nodded in agreement, so the old lady waved Jia She and his son to leave.

Coming out of the old lady's room, Jia Lian went to Zhang Xin thinking of leaving as soon as possible.Zhang Xin had been waiting impatiently for a long time. When Jia Lian came over, he got up and saluted and asked, "I don't know if the old lady has made arrangements? Why don't I go back first?" Jia Lian knew that he was loyal and didn't care about it. , I will set off with you tomorrow morning."

Zhang Xin was taken aback when he heard this, and said, "Master Biao! You can't do it!" After speaking, his eyes turned red, and he was filled with emotion. After all, it was the master who taught him.But he said disapprovingly: "For the matter of Young Master Biao, how much does Mr. Zheng feel unhappy? Even if Mr. Zhou wants to come, he is also unhappy. Master fought for Young Master Biao under pressure. Give up like this?"

Jia Lian was very moved when he heard this, but he didn't know that Jia She happened to have something to tell Zhang Xin. He wanted to send someone over, but when he saw that he was nearby, he came over by himself. He happened to hear these words outside the door.For a moment, I was very emotional, so I stopped coming in and turned to leave.

But Jia Lian said: "I know that my uncle has worked hard for me, but now the errands are finished. Besides, when my aunt happened to me, my uncle has no one to take care of me. How can I do it? I have been with my uncle for the past two years My son has also seen some things, and I have experienced a lot in Beijing for the past six months, so I can help my uncle if I go there, and how deep is my uncle's and aunt's affection? So my uncle doesn't know how sad, how can I not go? "

Jia Lian's words were so earnest that Zhang Xin didn't know what to say, so he had to say, "I don't know if Mr. Pardon can agree." The voice was so small that if Jia Lian hadn't been attentive, he might not have heard clearly.Seeing Zhang Xin like this, Jia Lian smiled and said, "Don't worry, my father has already packed my luggage for me. We just wait for tomorrow's dawn and we will leave quickly." Jia Lian said so much, what else can Zhang Xin say?
(End of this chapter)