Jia Zhen, Uncle of the Red House

　　King Zhongshun smiled and said, "How many more beautiful people like you are in their mansion?"

　　Duo girl sent her body a little to make it easier for him to take care of it, "If it's just in terms of appearance, slaves are considered to be the best in this wave of girls. Their younger grandmothers, Grandma Zhu, Grandma Lian, Yingchun Miss Tanchun, Miss Xichun, and two cousins, Miss Lin and Miss Xue, they are all like angels, they are beautiful, and they are proficient in poetry, calligraphy and painting, so slaves can't compare."

　　King Zhongshun asked again, "Then who are Miss Lin and Miss Xue?"

　　Duo girl carefully said: "This girl Lin's mother is the daughter of the old lady of Rong Mansion. She is married to Master Lin Ru Hailin of Yan Zheng, but because her parents died, she lives in Rong Mansion. That girl Xue is the niece of the second old lady of Rong Mansion. Jinling's Xue family was originally a candidate to come to Beijing, but for some reason, there is no text, so they have been living in the Rong Mansion."

　　King Zhongshun snorted coldly: "Then the Xue family is just a businessman, how can they be eligible to be elected? Don't look at their status? What do you think about them?"

　　Duo girl said: "I don't need to say what I look like, my servant is far incomparable. What is Miss Lin's nickname, Daiyu, she is full of articles, but she is sick. On such a day, she still wears clips, and the wind blows when she comes out. She fell down. The mouth without Wang Fa quietly called her 'Sick Xi Shi'; what is the name of Miss Xue, Bao Chai, she was actually made of snow. Every time I go out or get in the car, or I catch a glimpse in the yard, The little girls and girls are insane, and when they saw her two, they didn't dare to vent their anger for fear that the surnamed Lin would be blown down, and the surnamed Xue would be blown away when the air became warm."

　　"Lin Daiyu? Xue Baochai?" King Zhongshun twisted his beard and sneered.

　　Duo girl looked at King Zhongshun's face, "My lord, there is a word that this servant does not know whether to say it or not."

　　King Zhongshun glared at her, "Speak!"

　　Duo girl's voice was still trembling: "I heard that Mr. Lin taught Miss Lin to recognize Ning Guogong as her elder brother before he died. Ning Guogong loved her very much, and his expenses were the same as his sister Xichun."

　　King Zhongshun snapped off one of his beards and gave her the advantage first, "I want to see and see Miss Xue, who came out of the snow, and bake it on the fire, will it really melt!" After speaking, put them all together Qi rushed out, "Su Changyou!"

　　Su Da Changshi responded, "Your Highness, this subordinate is here."

　　King Zhongshun said in a cold voice: "You give Gu a memorial, and Gu wants to take Xue's daughter Baochai as a side concubine."

　　Su Changshi could hear clearly from outside, this Xue Baochai is just Jia's aunt and niece. Is this revenge or flattery?It seems that there are more elements of flattery and flattery, right?Of course, the latter two words must not be spoken.

　　"My lord, why don't you just take the daughter of the Jia family as a side concubine?" Whichever one is better than the daughter of the Naxue family?

　　But King Zhongshun sneered: "You know what! The Xue family cooperates closely with Jia Zhen, and Jia Zhen's chamber of commerce can expand its business to the whole world with the help of the Xue family. If I marry Xue's daughter, I can intervene in Jia Zhen's business. Business, when the time comes, I will have a lot of reasons to go to Jia Zhen's trouble, or even replace it. Hehe!"

　　Su Changshi had to remind: "My lord, this daughter of the Xue family has a brother..."

　　"Just the big idiot nicknamed Little Bully? Just find any reason to let him die, and ask?"

　　Well, this is a prince!

　　What else can Su Changshi say?

　　"It's fast, send it directly to the emperor, and then report it to the ancestral mansion. I'll give the dowry today. After three days, no, I'll bring people in tomorrow."

　　Su Changshi was surprised: "My lord, the process of hiring tomorrow will not be finished!"

　　King Zhongshun smiled and said, "A side concubine, what else is there to do? Just let me know and lift someone up. How dare they say nothing? I'm going to see how Jia Zhen's face looks like, hahaha!"

　　So, that afternoon, Su Changshi came to the small courtyard where Aunt Xue lived with a dozen betrothal gifts.Aunt Xue was in shock. There was no man at home, so she had to come forward to receive her.

　　As soon as Su Changshi entered the door, he smiled and said, "Congratulations Madam, Madam Hershey!"

　　Aunt Xue looked at him with raw eyes, and was wearing an official uniform and soap boots, and didn't dare to recognize it: "Little woman has clumsy eyes, dare to ask adults, where does the joy come from?"

　　Su Changshi said: "Xiaguan Zhongshun, the chief of the palace, Su Changyou, has now obeyed the will of the prince to accept your daughter as his concubine, and has already applied for the court's approval. The sedan chair is here."

　　"What?" Aunt Xue was so shocked that the tea cup fell to the ground and shattered. "Sir, this... must not be used!"

　　Su Changshi said with a smile: "It is said that your concubine is of good character, beautiful in appearance, intelligent in nature, and knowledgeable. The prince has been envied for a long time, and he will definitely choose him as his concubine. Even if the madam is reluctant to give up, she still prays Hope to fulfill the longing and longing of the prince."

　　Aunt Xue was in a chaotic manner, "The little girl was born in a lowly, self-willed, self-willed, and suffers from a chronic illness, so she might not be favored by the lord. I hope the adults will reply to the lord..."

　　Su Changshi waved his hand: "It's settled! Your daughter can marry the prince, that's a blessing you cultivated in your previous life! There is no need to talk about the rest, just prepare to leave the cabinet tomorrow." Ignoring Aunt Xue's explanation, she said goodbye with her hands behind her back.

　　Aunt Xue looked at the red dowry burden in the front yard and jumped in a hurry. She hurriedly sent someone to Ningguo Mansion to ask if Jia Zhen was back.I hurriedly went to the Rong Mansion to discuss with Mrs. Wang.

　　At this time, Ying'er happened to come back to go to the things, and after seeing the things in the courtyard, she couldn't care about anything, and hurriedly looked for Baochai.

　　Baochai's sisters were talking and laughing in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion at this time.

　　The Grand View Garden here is far less than the three-and-a-half-mile-long Grand View Garden in the book.Li Wan and Chai Dai Sanchun each lived at the old site, and Xiang Yun only lived with Daiyu.On weekdays, the sisters gathered in the Lotus Champagne, Hengwu Garden, or in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, all under the watch of Li Wan, who said they were teaching needlework women, but in fact they were just talking about poetry, appreciating flowers and paintings, and being carefree.

　　Seeing Ying'er like this, Baochai hurriedly asked her to come over, "You are eaten by a tiger behind you? You've actually taken my past teachings as a deaf ear."

　　Xiang Yun smiled and said, "Sister Bao, are you not changing your face because Mount Tai collapsed in front of you?"

　　Ying'er was so anxious that she knelt down in front of Baochai and burst into tears: "Girl, something is bad!"

　　Seeing her like this, Baochai was suspicious, "What's the matter, you're so shocked?"

　　Zijuan next to her helped her up.

　　Ying'er cried and said, "Just now I went back to get the picture, and saw that the yard was full of red burdens, and when I asked Tongxi, I found out that it was the long history of Zhongshun's palace, and said that tomorrow I will marry a girl and go back to be a concubine. !"

　　"What?" Baochai's face turned pale in shock, and there was a buzzing sound in his head.How could this be?

　　The sisters didn't dare to joke anymore, so Daiyu hurriedly asked, "When did this happen? What did my aunt say?"

　　Ying'er shook her head, "When I went, that Chang Shi had just left. Our wife hurriedly came to report her before she asked. Girl, what should we do?"

　　Baochai stirred the handkerchief with his hands, trembling all over, "My mother...what did you say?"

　　Ying'er didn't wipe away her tears: "Tongxi said that his wife did not agree to come, but that long history was very arrogant. He gave up his picks, said a few words, and left. He didn't listen to his wife at all."

　　Tanchun's sisters were furious, "How can this happen? Isn't this a forced marriage?"

　　Daiyu smiled when she saw their indignation.

　　Annoyed Xiangyun said: "Sister Lin, we are all worried about Sister Bao, how can you still laugh?"

　　Daiyu hurriedly smiled, "I'm just a fan of Sister Xiaobao's authorities, so why are you even a fan of the bystanders? It's troublesome to say this, after all, he's a prince of the dynasty, and his status is precious, and he can't easily make a promise. Changed. It’s easy to say it’s simple.”

　　That Ying'er was so anxious that she knelt down on Daiyu's knees: "Miss Lin, if we can save our girl, my servant will be a cow and a horse for you in the next life." As she spoke, she would kowtow.

　　Zijuan grabbed her and spat: "What is the relationship between our girls and your girls, and why are we asking you for help? Get up, let the girls laugh!"

　　Daiyu said solemnly: "What Zijuan said is true." Then she said to Baochai: "Sister Bao, why are you worried? As long as we tell my brother about this, it will be done. You don't need to worry about the rest. "

　　When Baochai heard this, she was really shy, yes, he will save me.A panicked heart gradually calmed down.

　　Xichun clapped her hands and said with a smile, "Yes!" She was a little worried in her heart. My brother almost couldn't come back because of Baoyu last time. What if they had to take risks again this time?Sister Bao wants to save, but... but he is my brother.

　　Xiangyun stood up and said with a smile, "Sister Bao, if you were really robbed, my brother would lead the army to snatch you back. It's just..."

　　"Just what?" Tanchun Yingchun asked.

　　Xiang Yun said with a smile: "It's just that my brother really robbed Sister Bao back. Isn't Sister Bao going to marry my brother? But my brother has a sister-in-law, so why don't he be a concubine for the prince!"

　　"Oh! What are you all beating me for?" Daiyu and the other sisters pressed Xiangyun together.

　　"What nonsense?"

　　Let's talk about the old lady in the Rong Mansion Rongqing Hall, the old lady was sitting on the Luohan bed, accompanied by Aunt Xue, only wiping her tears.On the left and right chairs were Mrs. Jia Shexing and Mrs. Jia Zhengwang.Sister Feng was only beside the old lady, standing with Yuanyang.

　　Just listening to Jia She twisting his beard and pondering: "In my opinion, this is a good thing! After Baochai's marriage, your Xue family is the royal family, and you are afraid that you will not have a backer? Concubine, don't worry, just wait with peace of mind. !"

　　Mrs. Xing also smiled and said: "This is a good thing that can't be asked for! I look at Baochai, this child is also lucky, and now it has come true? In the future, the concubine will have a prince as her son-in-law, and everyone will be in the hallway. You can straighten your back."

　　The old lady sighed and said, "It's a pity that you're a concubine, and you can't say that you're your son-in-law. It's just about the same. In the future, if you give birth to an offspring, at least he will be a county king. At that time, a mother will give priority to her son, and her whole life will be full of glory and wealth. Yes. Concubine, this is also an opportunity." The old lady couldn't guess what King Zhongshun was thinking, but she intuitively felt that there must be King Zhongshun's consideration, or that Brother Zhen was too violent last time and wanted revenge?Then why isn't it a girl from the Jia family?I don't understand, but what she can be sure of is that this matter has nothing to do with Rongguo Mansion.There is no need for the Rongguo Mansion to confront King Zhongshun again for a treasure hairpin. More things are worse than less things.

　　Aunt Xue can't make up her mind at this moment. She knows that King Zhongshun is not a good match, but she is also a concubine. She would rather Baochai marry King Zhongshun.However, she also knew that Baochai was a well-mannered, filial and filial child, but she was actually very stubborn and disobedient.Since Baochai has identified Jia Zhen, it is absolutely impossible to persuade her to marry King Zhongshun willingly.

　　For herself, she hoped that this would happen, and for Baochai, she must firmly oppose it.What's more, Jia Zhen would never agree.

　　Either way, it's a dilemma.

　　After all, Jia Zheng was an official in the imperial court, so he knew more about the situation of King Zhongshun than they did.He advised: "Concubine, you should be careful about this matter. That Prince Zhongshun is not a kind-hearted person, and bad news often comes. And with that Qiguan... You know this even if you don't talk about it. If you can't go, then don't you go?"

　　Jia She smiled and said: "It's easy to say, tomorrow the palace will come to carry people, can you not go?"

　　Jia Zheng still shook his head, "It's not right, it's not right! I always feel that King Zhongshun's move contains evil intentions, and it is reasonable to say that even if the concubine is hired today, it will not be accepted tomorrow. The court has its own regulations. I'm afraid..." Only I am afraid that I will not even be a concubine at that time, so I will take it back and be a servant girl!

　　"What are you afraid of?" Jia She said: "After all, the concubine is not the main concubine. As long as the emperor agrees, it is enough to put up a name in the Zongren's mansion. The length of time is not enough. The concubine must listen to me, tomorrow will be beautiful. Marry Baochai!"

　　When Jia Zheng wanted to speak, the old lady waved her hand, "Auntie, it's not my wife who talks too much. It's futile for us to negotiate here. King Zhongshun has asked the emperor's will, who can turn the world upside down? Even Brother Zhen It's also hard to do. I'd still persuade Baochai to accept the child, there will always be such a day in the girl's family. It is simply a prince, which ordinary people can't expect."

　　Jia Zheng suddenly understood the meaning of the old lady, Baochai was not important enough to require the help of Empress and Brother Zhen.This matter has nothing to do with human feelings, everyone is a family, who would make such a big enemy for no reason?Just think about the good.Maybe Baochai can be favored by the prince, and maybe he can really give birth to offspring.

　　Why!He sighed deeply.

　　Right now, even if he wanted to object, there was nothing he could do.

　　Mrs. Wang's heart is very complicated. She fell in love with Baochai early in the morning and wanted her to be Baoyu's pillow, but she was just looking at Qingxu. Taoist Zhang gave her a better choice, so she chose to hire the Xia family. I don't know how to tell Aunt Xue.She also persuaded: "Sister, King Zhongshun is the emperor's direct son. Although he is older, his power and wealth are top notch. If Baochai gets married, he will definitely not suffer. Come to my family, kiss and kiss, who would have thought that this girl is so lucky to be a princess, and Baoyu will not be able to climb high."

　　Aunt Xue listened to these words extremely harshly. She was lucky enough to be a concubine?There are still [-] miles away from the princess!Taking advantage of this opportunity, I will never let my goddess intercede for the sake of Baochai.She could also hear that the Rong Mansion was eager for Baochai to marry, so as to reassure King Zhongshun, it was best not to trouble them even if they had doubts.

　　Or, they are still glad that King Zhongshun did not choose Jia's daughter as his concubine!

　　Aunt Xue's heart was half cold. Who among them didn't know the opinion of King Zhongshun?But none of them talked about it, and they kept persuading them.

　　Sister Feng said something for Baochai, and smiled: "Auntie, Baochai is generous and decent, and knowledgeable, so she should be spoiled by a prince. It's just that I'm worried that the girl's body is not good, and she is also sick..."

　　Mrs. Wang hurriedly stopped the conversation, "Feng girl, what do you know, there are some minor disasters and minor illnesses, do you have any rare medicinal herbs in Wang Ye's house? It will be cured as soon as you go. Sister, you can just call the shots, or persuade Bao girl to be more important. ."

　　Mrs. Xing smiled and said: "I heard that there are a lot of betrothal gifts from the palace. I see that it is not to marry the side concubine, but to marry the main concubine." Ji Feng, you've been living in our house for so long, shouldn't you also say something?

　　When he said that, Jia She couldn't hang on his face, and scolded: "The palace door is tall, and he gave a lot of betrothal gifts. I'm afraid that the dowry should not be less. Otherwise, Baochai will inevitably be looked down upon when she is married. Concubine, you still need to be careful, be sure to It should be richer. You can't be reluctant to let the girl suffer for a while." What he said was very righteous, but it was all generous to others. If Yingchun was married, would you persuade him to buy more dowries?Otherwise, he would not have sold his own daughter for five thousand taels of silver.

　　Jia Zheng also nodded and said, "Brother is very right. If the concubine can't buy it for a while, our manor and Brother Zhen can help one or two. Don't feel wronged Baochai." He was also kind, and also I'm very sorry, even if I can't bear it, I still push her into the fire pit, and vaguely mention Brother Zhen, hoping that only he can help.

　　Mrs. Wang is in charge of the house, knowing that there is really no money left in the Rong Mansion, and she doesn't want this matter to drag Brother Zhen down, why is it: "The house is crowded all over the place, but I can still hold a few load of dowry, my sister. Don't be too small. As for Brother Zhen, because of what happened last time, the emperor has already angered the emperor, and I'm afraid there is nothing I can do now." He can't be okay.

　　When Aunt Xue heard this, her heart sank to the bottom.

Chapter [-] The determination of Xiaoxiang Pavilion

　　Aunt Xue stared blankly at Madam Wang, forgetting to wipe away her tears.Is she still her own sister, Baochai's aunt?If it is said that the Rongfu can do nothing about this matter, Aunt Xue can understand. The family cannot afford to marry more, and Aunt Xue can also understand, but she should not try to persuade herself to get married again and again, just worry about it. Being implicated, regardless of family affection.

　　That's all, she can at least say something heart-warming like Feng girl, right?

　　Aunt Xue was heartbroken.

　　The old lady sighed inwardly, but she was also a little embarrassed, and said, "I take good care of that child Baochai, she is going to get married, I will put my red embroidered gold five-colored peony on the front of the robe and the pink peony embroidered circle back then. Give the collar robe to Baochai to wear!"

　　"Thank you, old lady!" Aunt Xue couldn't hold back her tears, "I have to talk to Baochai, that girl has the right idea, I'm afraid..."

　　Jia She advised: "The marriage of children and children has always been the word of the matchmaker, the order of the parents, and the concubine's dowry is the most important thing. Baochai should know your painstaking efforts."

　　Mrs. Xing said enthusiastically, "I happen to be free, how about I make an idea for you?"

　　Aunt Xue didn't answer, she said goodbye to the old lady, left Rongqingtang, and went to the Grand View Garden.

　　Seeing Aunt Xue walking away, Jia Zheng stomped his feet and complained, "Old lady, how did this King Zhongshun marry? Isn't it harmful?"

　　The old lady said with anger and annoyance: "You have the ability. If you can't save yourself, can you save others?"

　　Jia She smiled and said, "Maybe that King Zhongshun is showing his favor, not necessarily?"

　　Mrs. Xing hurriedly echoed: "Last time we forced him to be like that, maybe we were afraid, using this method to get close to us?"