The Red Chamber: Lianyufengchai

Jia Lian wanted to give her a blow, but Daiyu fled in panic and spat in shame, "How can I meet people?"

Quietly glanced at the girl next to her, and changed her tone: "Brother, if you need money, I can ask Daddy to help you."

She thought for a while, "Not many, maybe tens of thousands."

Jia Lian smiled and said, "Good sister, my uncle's money is reserved for you as a dowry. If you let me pay for it, my uncle won't scold me to death."

Daiyu blushed and said coquettishly, "Bah, don't forget it."

As she said that, when she heard someone talking outside, Daiyu hurriedly stood up and walked towards the back door. Jia Lian pulled her, "It's all my sister, talk to me."

Daiyu threw off his Lushan claws, "You let them laugh at me, right?"

Jia Lian had no choice but to ask Yu Chuan'er to send her away. Bao Chai Xiuyan and Keqing Miaoyu walked in gracefully. Jia Lian said, "Why are you all here today?"

Keqing joked: "Knowing that the second master is in the garden, the concubine and Miaoyu have not rushed here."

Baochai smiled and said, "I originally came to invite Xiangling to go to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion. I didn't know my brother was there."

Jia Lian asked Baochai Xiuyan to sit down, "My aunt and the eldest wife have sent letters to tell you and the second sister to go back to the Rong Mansion for Chinese New Year. I simply invited my uncle and sister Lin to join us, and closed the garden, everyone. Have a great year!"

But Qing Miaoyu only stood beside Jia Lian, "I just wanted to discuss with the second master. In the New Year's garden, the mother-in-law is required to take care of it, and the housekeepers are also required to guard the outside. I'm afraid there are still about a hundred people. If we all go there. There, no one cares."

"It doesn't matter. Outside the garden, I asked Jia Guo Jia Shou and the others to pay attention to allocating manpower. Inside, you can choose a mature and trustworthy nanny to manage it, and it will only take a few days. The annual reward money for staying here is doubled."

Miaoyu smiled and said, "Our garden is not allowed to drink and play cards, I'm afraid it will be very deserted then."

Baochai also said: "The front and back doors are locked. Although it's a bit deserted, I'm not afraid of losing things."

Xiuyan was still quiet, and now said, "Why don't I stay here?"

Everyone was stunned. When she saw Jia Lian looking at her, she suddenly blushed, "I don't know what to do when I go back there. I might as well stay here and help my brother look after the garden. If my brother believes me."

Keqing held her, "How can this be possible, if the eldest lady asks?"

Jia Lian stopped Keqing, smiled and said to Xiuyan: "You can keep it, then go home for Keqing Miaoyu. At that time, you will have the key on your waist, and the aisle will be jingling, and others will I thought you were a salesman."

Everyone laughed at the thought of it.

Chapter 8 The bad monkey cubs will soon come to the end of the year. Sisters Jia Lian and Li Wan have finally returned to Rongguo Mansion. As the day is approaching, Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng are in charge of the annual affairs. An ancestral hall is also opened in Ningguo Mansion. , Get someone to clean up, pack up the offerings, invite the gods, and clean the upper room to prepare the true images of the offerings. Except for the day, the old lady Fengjie and other people who have official seals are all according to: rank in court clothes, first sit in [*] sedan chairs for [*] people , led everyone into the palace to congratulate, and after salutes and received the banquet, he went to Ningguofu to warm your sedan chair. After entering the ancestral hall, Jiafu people arranged the shifts according to Zhaomu, Jia Jing was unable to attend due to illness, Jia Rong was of low rank, and During his filial piety, he begged Jia Lian to be the main sacrifice. Jia Lian did not refuse, and offered libations to the ancestors in turn. When he arrived at Jia Zhen, he could not help sighing to himself, the deceased was gone, although the Ningfu was in decline, it was better than him. It was good to have their homes raided while they were still there. So after the food, rice, soup, wine and tea were ordered, everyone knelt down and kowtowed, and just left, and the female family members rested temporarily in You's room. Jia Rong took Jia Lian to the quiet room, where While serving tea, he said, "Uncle, Eunuch Dai from the palace has come to Xin'er, and he has made up a hundred households for his nephew, and he will go in the beginning of spring. The nephew has to ask his uncle to take care of everything in the house. "

Jia Lian took the tea and said with a smile: "After all, you have a fifth-grade Spyker on your body, and if you add a hundred households, the official grade is a little lower, but it's not bad. Back then, when I was appointed director, I didn't even have a grade. You will be ridiculed at home. I will prepare all the manpower and armor for you. When you get there, just do it boldly, Dai Quan will pay you a thousand households, and as long as you accumulate some credits, I can transfer you back to Beijing. At that time, it will be considered to keep the door from falling."

Jia Rong hurriedly knelt down and said, "Uncle is so kind, Jia Rong is unforgettable."

"All right!"

Jia Lian lightly kicked him, "Between our uncles and nephews, what are we talking about, Rong Ning and Rong Ning Fu, it won't work without anyone."

Only then did Jia Rong stand up with a smile, and jokingly said, "My grandfather can tell him to come down and take care of his father. Then we are not... uncles and nephews, we are like real father and son."

Jia Lian laughed and said, "How old am I, how old are you?"

Jia Rong smiled slyly: "The grandfather in the cradle, the grandson on crutches, how can we judge by age?"

Jia Lian drank a cup of tea, "After all, what else do you want to trouble me with?"

Jia Rong shook her head embarrassedly, "Uncle, what's the matter, it's too late for your nephew to honor you!"

"Stop it!"

Jia Lian said: "Say it as soon as possible, it will save you a good fight!"

Jia Rong hurried forward and whispered, "Uncle, I have something to ask of you."

Jia Lian pointed at him, "Good boy, you are also the head of Ning Guofu. If you are bothering me with small things like Sesame, you can hide from me as soon as possible. I don't have time to take care of you."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "My second aunt and uncle have met."

Jia Lian nodded and said, "It's not just your second aunt, but even your third aunt's appearance is beautiful and elegant, which is inferior to ordinary people."

Jia Rong's smile became even brighter, "Exactly, my second and third aunts also often miss my uncle Yingwu, and I don't know how many women in the boudoir have been fascinated."

"Choose what matters!"

Jia Lian said displeasedly, "I itch and say something."

Jia Rong begged for mercy and said, "Uncle, nephew, that's what I said. My second aunt and third aunt were not raised by my grandfather, they were brought by my grandma. I heard that when my grandma was in the house, I promised my second aunt to the Zhang family, the head of Huangliangzhuang, for marriage. Later, the Zhang family was defeated in a lawsuit, and my grandmother got married from that family. My grandmother often complained that she wanted to break off the marriage with his family, and my father had to transfer the second aunt."

Jia Lian frowned and said, "Let's break off the marriage. It must be extremely poor. It only needs a few dozen taels of silver. Why do you need to find me?"

Jia Rong saw that Jia Lian was about to leave, so she followed: "Uncle, nephew has a little insight, I don't know if I should talk about it or not."

Jia Lian didn't stop at his feet, and said impatiently: "If you have something to say, I'll go over there to kowtow to the old lady in a while, and I'm going to watch the show. I'm busy!"

Jia Rong trotted all the way and said with a smile, "Don't be in a hurry for this son. Uncle, my grandmother's wishes, I would like to ask you to deal with it, and if it is successful, I will teach my second and third aunts how to be a good girl in front of my uncle. !"

He took Third Sister You along with him. Jia Lian stopped and glanced at him sideways, "Why, you are so bold, you dare to send someone to me, not afraid that your second aunt will peel off your skin"

Panic flashed across Jia Rong's face, "Uncle, don't tell my aunt."

Seeing that Jia Lian had no intention of rejecting it, he whispered, "Uncle, why don't we go to my grandma's place and talk to her in person. Wouldn't it be clearer than me?"

Jia Lian didn't say anything. Jia Rong simply rushed in front of him, laughing: "Uncle, you will love your nephew, or else her old man will say that I can't handle such a trivial matter. Give your nephew some respect. "

Jia Lian pointed at him and scolded, "I can't help but admire my face today, can I lead the way!"

So Jia Rong immediately led the way, "Uncle, if my second aunt and third aunt are talking about their appearance, it's nothing to say.

Jia Lian kicked him, "Stop talking nonsense, when did the mediator pull fiber and become a prostitute?"

Jia Rong called Qu and said, "Uncle, what nephew said is serious! My grandmother is looking forward to her mother, but there has never been a suitable family. My nephew thinks in private, it's better to give it to those who don't know the basics. Uncle, they are all their own flesh and blood, and there is nothing better."

When the old lady You lived, Jia Rong went in first. After a while, the old lady You and the second sister You and the third sister came out to greet him. Jia Lian cupped his hands and smiled, "I have seen my wife."

Mrs. You hurriedly let her into the room. Jia Lian looked at Second Sister You, charming and docile, with a pair of loose flowers on her body, a long beige dress, and Third Sister You raised her eyebrows in anticipation. She was wearing a lavender jacket with a cross collar and a long pink dress. The same beauty, But they looked different. The second sister You bowed her head shyly and looked at Jia Lian quietly, while the third sister You smiled generously at Jia Lian. Everyone sat down and talked a little bit of gossip. Jia Rongyin talked about the past. Mrs. You nodded quickly "It's not because I hate the poor and love the rich, and want to regret the marriage and marry my daughter. In fact, Zhang Hua is really not a career person, and he just eats, drinks and gambles. How can I watch my daughter suffer and let Brother Rong beg the Lord to deal with it? Thank you very much if you allow it."

Jia Lian smiled and said, "This matter is easy, Brother Rong can do it by himself, and it will be proper."

At this time, Jia Rong and Mrs. You said, "Old lady, what you said to me last time is quite fair, and my uncle has never humiliated the second and third aunts."

Second Sister You was embarrassed when she heard this, and Third Sister You said angrily, "You're a wicked little monkey! Big sister doesn't teach you a lesson, and I won't tear your mouth off!"

As he spoke, he rushed over. Jia Rong hid behind Jia Lian, Jia Lian got up and said with a smile: "What kind of nonsense Rong is making a fool of yourself. Regarding the Zhang family's affairs, the in-laws just don't worry. already."

Saying that, he reprimanded Jia Rong and said, "Dine with me over there. You have to respect Uncle Lin a few more glasses."

Raising her legs, she was about to leave. Mrs. You couldn't help but get anxious. Then Jia Rong quietly pointed her finger at Jia Lian and the second sister and the third sister. The old lady hurriedly smiled and said, "Master Hou, if I can really accomplish this, I would rather entrust their sisters to Master Hou."

After two more steps, for fear that Jia Lian would just leave like this, he also added a third sister unexpectedly. "Mother!"

The second sister is ashamed, and the third sister is angry. "Don't talk!"

Madam You said angrily, "I'm not doing it for your own good."

Jia Lian turned around and said with a smile: "My wife is well-intentioned."

She took out a few silver notes from her arms and handed it to Jia Rong, "You can buy a yard in Xiaohuazhi Lane in the backstreet for your in-laws and two younger sisters to live in. It's settled. There's no need for other things, let's talk about it!"

Just left. Madam You caught up anxiously, "Master Hou"

Jia Rong held her back and smiled: "Grandma, uncle still has money here! I just don't know if the second and third aunts are willing or not"

Mrs. You said without a word, "I see your uncle as a talent if you want it or not. Unfortunately, I only have two daughters. If I have three 3's, I will give them to him together."

"Mother, you are talking nonsense again!"

The second sister couldn't listen anymore. The third sister endured it for a long time, and finally pinched Jia Rong's ear, "Boy Rong, you and mother didn't talk about my second sister, why did you bring me in to him? Man, none of our sisters will accompany him."

"It hurts!"

Jia Rong called out, "My uncle is the first waiter, and the second aunt and the third aunt have a crush on me. Even my face is bright!"

Hearing the words, the second sister spat: "You are making up your own mind, but it's not that people don't appreciate it."

Chapter [*] Jia Gui met Jia Kui, not to mention how Jia Rong mentioned this to You, Jia Lian returned from Ning Mansion to Rong Mansion, and everyone had already saluted together. The wife sat on the middle couch, Baoyu accompanied her, Aunt Xue was a guest and sat on the side couch, with chairs on the left and right, Lin Ruhai and Jia Zheng were seated on the east side, and Madam Xing, Madam Wang and Bao were seated on the west side. The sisters of Chai Daiyu Sanchun sat on the long couch in the back row. Sister Feng and Li Wan accompanied them and took care of them at any time. On the table were Tusu wine, Hehuan soup, auspicious fruit, and wishful cake. Jia Lian entered the hall and knelt down. On the soft cushion, "Old lady Wanfu Jinan, grandson wishes you New Year's greetings!"

The old lady smiled and said, "You have worked hard this year! Get up!"

So Jia Lian salutes Jia Zheng, Lin Ruhai and Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue in turn. The brothers and sisters salute Jia Lian again. It's just after a lot of fun. Jia Lian only sits next to Jia Zheng. As for Jia Cong and Jia Huan There was no place for them, so I went out to play by myself. The old lady was very excited, "It was quiet at this time last year, and now the family reunion is the best."

Baoyu looked left and right, sat impatient, stood up, walked to the sisters behind, and whispered. Daiyu ignored him, and Baochai smiled rarely. Fortunately, there were Tanchun Yingchun Xichun and the others who responded with a sentence or two. This is enough to make Baoyu happy like a butterfly wearing a flower, and show affection beside her sisters. Somehow, they talked about interesting things in Fengyi Garden, which made Baoyu unhappy. Baoyu He snorted coldly, "Why are his things good? I'll tell the old lady, and I won't let you pass after the new year."

"why"

Xichun and Jia Lian have the best relationship, as if he regards him as his own brother, the only relative in the world, and loudly said: "We all have to go back naturally."

Yes, if you want to go back, this is not your home, but that is. Daiyu also smiled and said, "Brother said, we will go back after the Shangyuan Festival. It is also time to explore the girl to be the Dongqi Club, and the place has been chosen for you. , in Zhuoyingshui Pavilion, the mountains and rivers are connected, and the most beautiful scenery is easy to evoke poetic meaning."

Baochai covered her mouth and smiled, "I still remember the last time she was the host, she tried to set up some tricky and eccentric rhymes that were difficult for everyone, and the codes were extremely difficult to use, so she won the first place. This time you'd better ask about the girl. She won't, and let her make a fool of herself!"

Tan Chun couldn't sit still when he heard about the Poetry Club, "It's just that Sister Lin has read a lot of books, so there is something she doesn't understand."

She looked embarrassed. At this time, Baochai leaned into Tanchun's ear and whispered a few words. Tanchun was pleasantly surprised: "What Sister Bao said is true."

Baochai said firmly: "It must be effective!"

Tan Chun clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Sure enough, no matter how powerful Sister Lin is, where is the second brother who is so powerful?"

Daiyu said angrily, "Cheating with my brother, it's not uncommon for him to do anything good:!"

The sisters all know that she loves to be petty and has no bad intentions, and they even joked: "It's not uncommon for someone to keep talking about how good my brother's poems are in front of us."

Said Daiyu blushed, "If you talk about it, I'm going to be annoyed!"

It's a pity that the more annoyed they are, the more they laugh and make a fuss. Baoyu can only listen to them on one side, but tries to interrupt several times but gets blocked. He tells a joke with Sister Bao on one end, and then on the other end. He joked with Xichun, but he didn't even listen to him. He was embarrassed and didn't even know where to put his hands and feet. He just sat down beside the old lady in embarrassment. The old lady hugged him distressedly, and smiled: "It's all about Baoyu. The child is smart, and I think it's not bad. I'm afraid we will have a gentleman in our family in the future!"

Jia Zheng couldn't help but say: "Smart is one thing, if you don't study hard, it won't be in the end."

"Master, it's New Year's Eve today."

Wang. The old lady's face changed, and she hurriedly smiled and persuaded: "Baoyu goes to school every day, and only rests for a few days. It's considered diligent study."

Jia Zheng hated that iron could not be made of steel, and sighed: "If this is considered diligent study, then the hanging bag Yingyingxue can be suspended!"

The old lady had no good words, "When you were going to teach Pearl a lesson, how could I stop you in the end?"

Jia Zhu's untimely death was a pain in Jia Zheng's heart. Madam Wang and Li Wan couldn't help wiping away their tears. So Lin Ruhai had no choice but to laugh: "Mother, brother Zheng, I think Baoyu's temperament is pure, and it's not bad. Not beautiful."

The old lady nodded and said, "Listen, isn't what he said more reasonable than you?"

She stroked Baoyu's head, "The other day you read a poem to my ancestors. I think it's very good. You read it to your father and uncle to let them know that you also read a book."