Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 192 Open and honest

It is said that after Feng Ziying left, she suddenly lost her backbone. Jia Zheng's guests were not treated like this on weekdays. They were greedy for Xue's family's food and drinks, so they poured wine into Xue Pan's mouth.

This meal lasted from noon until Shen Zhengfang left.

Xue Pan was already drunk and unconscious, and was carried all the way home.

Aunt Xue and Baochai kept the result in mind and waited at home early. Unexpectedly, Xue Pan was so drunk that he couldn't even ask a question.

Aunt Xue was so anxious that she rubbed her hands and paced back and forth in the house.

Baochai saw her mother moving in a hurry, and the sweat on her body soaked her gauze skirt. She was about to reveal her true face as she sketched her body closely.

He hurriedly walked over, sat down on the kang, and poured a cup of herbal tea.

"Don't worry, mother, my brother won't wake up for a while. I'll go to Baoyu's place to check on him!"

Aunt Xue thought about it and took a sip of herbal tea. Then she felt that her body was wet and sticky, and there was no use for it. She lowered her head and picked up her lapel to pour air into it. She saw the looming body wrapped in wet clothes in front of her.

He immediately understood his daughter's good intentions and hurriedly urged: "Then go quickly!"

But when Baoyu returned to the garden, Xiren was thinking about him and went to see Jia Zheng. He didn't know whether it was a misfortune or a blessing, but he saw Jia Zheng coming back drunk. When asked the reason, Baoyu told him one by one.

All the guests pointed at Jia Zheng to enjoy the meal, and of course they did not dare to be too harsh on Baoyu, who was much better than Xue Pan, so they could still explain the whole story.

The attacker complained: "I'm worried about waiting, so you can just go and be happy. I'll finally send someone to give you a message."

Baoyu said: "Why didn't I send the message? I forgot about it just because Brother Feng came."

Xiren changed Baoyu's clothes and just lay down to rest.

Baochai walked in and said with a smile, "Have you eaten something fresh from our house?"

Baoyu smiled and said: "The good things from my sister's house will naturally stick to us first."

Baochai shook her head and said with a smile: "Yesterday my elder brother specially invited me to eat. I don't want to eat it. Let him keep it for others to give away. I know that my life is poor and I don't deserve to eat that. He said that you were born with jade. , he is a man of great value, and he also said that there is Brother Feng, and he wants to invite him too!"

Baoyu didn't know why, so he just nodded and giggled.

Baochai said: "You don't even look at him. Why did you ask that Brother Feng to trick him? Now when I go home, I'm so drunk that I'm unconscious, and I look like a worried mother!"

"Brother Feng left early in the morning, so how can I force him!"

Baochai listened to the nonchalant chat and hurriedly went back to tell Aunt Xue.

The mother and daughter guarded Xue Pan until dawn the next day.

But Xue Pan was so drunk that he lost his memory yesterday and couldn't remember why Feng Ziying left early. He even forgot whether he mentioned Baochai before Feng Ziying left.

But my mother and sister asked me, but I couldn't say that I forgot to tell you, so I had to say: "I told you, but Brother Feng does have something to do at the moment!"

Aunt Xue couldn't help but stamp her feet, which caused the whole body to shake. She gasped, pointed at Xue Pan and said: "You...you are trying to make me mad! Everyone is here for the banquet, how can you still do it?" What's the matter? Of course I'm trying to shirk it, but you don't have any eyesight, so you act like you're nothing, and you're so drunk!"

Although Xue Pan's words caused misunderstanding, he happened to guess Feng Ziying's thoughts correctly.

Xue Pan insisted: "How could it be? I said it last month, but Brother Feng didn't say anything!"

Baochai consoled her: "Fortunately, the matter has finally been clarified, and the house has been tidied up. You'd better tell your aunt as soon as possible!"

Aunt Xue was also afraid of long nights and many dreams, so she hurried to find Mrs. Wang.I hurriedly hurried along and when I saw Mrs. Wang, she didn't wait to sit down and said, "Sister! We have lived here for two or three years. I asked Wenlong to clean up the old house a while ago. Let's move back later!"

Seeing that she was speaking so urgently and quickly, Mrs. Wang shivered, gasped and trembled for a moment.

Surprised: "What's going on? Why do you want to leave when you live well?"

Aunt Xue looked at the maids around her and hesitated to speak.

Mrs. Wang waved away Jin Chuan and others, while pulling Aunt Xue to sit down on the kang.

Aunt Xue thought that the Feng family had no hope, so it would be better to have a frank talk with Mrs. Wang. Since she was helping to cover it up, there was no chance of a good marriage.

Besides, after all, my family is no better than the Xing family, so there is no reason to force them.

So he said: "Wen Long heard a lot of gossip in the house a while ago. He thought that Lai Shangrong had married the niece of the eldest wife in the house, and the rumors were self-defeating. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a concubine, and it was related to treasure. With this girl’s reputation, I really don’t dare live here anymore!”

Mrs. Wang did not expect this reason, so she leaned sideways on the kang table and placed the pair of burdens in front of her on the kang table.

"Sister, don't worry. I've already given instructions on this matter, and they won't be allowed to gossip anymore."

This is consistent with the information Aunt Xue knew, but since it was not passed down by Mrs. Wang, it must have come from the Lai family.

"I'll tell you the truth, sister! That time Lai Shangrong went to ask for Xiangling, I felt that his motives were impure. After all this time, I didn't hear that the cheongsam was made and sold! I'm afraid this time he also wanted to ruin Bao Ya's reputation. I think it’s better to move back!”

Mrs. Wang did not expect that Aunt Xue actually suspected Lai Shangrong, but this misunderstanding was beneficial to her and harmless.

However, it took more than a year to build a garden and visit relatives, which was very expensive. In addition, Jia Zhengwai was released for a year. After he came back, he never returned to work due to injuries. His usual filial piety, integrity, and money were also interrupted. up.

At this moment, I felt the pressure. Due to Xiangling's lawsuit, the Xue family has become extinct. Those silver shops were brought out in the name of Baochai's dowry. If the family is really unsustainable, the old lady may not agree. This marriage.

Promoting a good relationship, brother Wang Ziteng can also explain the past.

Besides, Baoyu is also interested in Baochai, so why not do it if he can get it done in one fell swoop.

Thinking of this, the warm smile on his face gradually froze, and he said with a bland smile: "Sister, have you ever thought about it, if you move out, what should you do if someone comes from Jinling? When you are not in the mansion, don't we Can you take care of the family affairs of the Xue surname family? Besides, that kid Wenlong has no sense of propriety, if he really goes back, can you control him? What kind of trouble will happen then, how will it end?"

After hearing Mrs. Wang's words, Aunt Xue felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar or was being roasted on a fire. For a while, she was sweating faintly.

Mrs. Wang stared at Aunt Xue for a long time and then comforted her: "Baby girl, I think I like it. Just stay here with peace of mind. I'm going to ask the empress for a decree after a while. If you move now, call me." It’s hard to do!”

Aunt Xue originally thought that Mrs. Wang's words were a knock on her head, and that she might have some back-up tactics waiting for her. Unexpectedly, the conversation changed, and she actually supported a good marriage, and even asked the princess for a note. Could it be that it was a marriage grant? ?

Suddenly I felt a heavy feeling in my heart, finally finding my way.

Surprised: "Really! Do you mean to let your empress make the decision?"

Without waiting for Mrs. Wang's reply, she tried again: "It would be such a great honor if the queen can marry me!"

Mrs. Wang sighed: "You also know that although I am my biological mother, my mother has grown up with the old lady since she was a child, so this matter has to be done slowly. Fortunately, the children are still young, so there is no need to rush."

Aunt Xue had been coaxed and frightened before, so she was satisfied with this result and hurriedly agreed.

Fortunately, Feng Ziying didn't nod. Otherwise, her sister would have been so focused on arranging a good match, but she would have caused trouble.

I'm afraid that the previous repeated beatings were more than just words. When I told Baochai about it when I got home, Baochai turned from worry to joy, so there is no need to mention it again.

(End of this chapter)