The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 141 Daiyu protects each other
Daiyu was silent and leaned over to pick it up. She looked at it at a glance and saw that it was a letter sent from Jinling City. The handwriting was graceful and luxurious, and the strokes of the pen were graceful and graceful. It was obvious that the person who wrote the letter was very sophisticated and sophisticated. .

According to the book, Brother Cong hung the son of Aunt Xue's family in the tower overnight. If Mrs. Wang had not been furious at this time, Daiyu would have burst out laughing.

It's also hard work not to laugh.

"What happened?" Jia Mu beside her frowned and became angry. The second daughter-in-law was becoming more and more unruly in front of her, and she clearly didn't take her old bones into consideration.

Mrs. Wang then bowed, sat down, and told the story of what happened in Jinling City with tears in her eyes. She was not afraid of embarrassment. In fact, people in the capital had even spread the word about this incident.

"Not only the Xue family has lost face, but the Wang family has also lost face. The old lady doesn't know how bad the rumors are outside. Cai Baoyu's aunt sent her mother-in-law to question me, saying how could such a crazy person appear in the Jia family? A person who disobeys his ancestors and is unfilial and unjust. The daughter-in-law is really shameless, so she lost her sense of proportion in front of the old lady. "

Daiyu raised her eyes and looked at Mrs. Wang, her eyebrows darkened, "The Holy Father has always praised Brother Cong. Everything Brother Cong did was for the court. If my aunt's words were spread, where would the court's face be?"

Mrs. Wang choked and wanted to refute, but what Daiyu said was indeed reasonable. No matter what Jia Cong did or who he harmed, he wanted to please the emperor after all.

She comes from a wealthy family, so she knows what to say and what not to say.

"Cong'er-in-law, you should also advise Cong'er well. You should restrain yourself from your behavior. Others know that you are doing things for the court, but those who don't know think that you are reporting a personal grudge."

"Brother Cong has never been like this. Brother Cong has never had any contact with the Zhen family, and he is also a stranger to the eldest brother of the Xue family. How could a personal grudge arise?"

Even if there was, it must have been instigated by someone, but Daiyu took this sentence to heart and did not say it out loud.

Jia Mu didn't know what she was thinking. She raised her eyes and looked at Mrs. Wang. A gleam flashed in her old eyes, "This matter has nothing to do with Yu'er. You are angry in your heart and are angry at me. Let us lock up the two of you." When the door comes, I won't say it outside, and the outside world won't know. It's over as soon as it's over. What's going on with you venting your anger on her like this?"

Mrs. Wang's skin tightened all over, and she quickly stood up and said respectfully, "The old lady taught you the lesson. My daughter-in-law really doesn't dare because she is too angry. The old lady doesn't know that my daughter-in-law's sister has raised a daughter named Baochai, who has the worst temper. She is gentle and gentle, and she is the most aware of etiquette and considers the overall situation. She originally entrusted the whole family's wishes to her, but now that Pan'er has been treated like this, how can the daughter-in-law's sister not be sad?"

Jia Mu also knew the hardships of the Xue family, and her own family was not the same. The Xue family was still an imperial merchant. Seeing that the family was in decline, she still wanted to make a fortune after leaving a daughter. If something like this happened, that dream would be in vain.

"This is not a big deal. I wrote a book and went to talk to my aunt about it. Who has a big family but doesn't have an unworthy descendant? Children are more naughty when they are young, and it is common for them to get angry with each other. It would be bad to hurt the relationship between relatives because of this matter. "

Mrs. Wang seemed a little confused. She also became a spirit in the back house. After thinking about it, she realized that the old lady was talking to Jia Cong. No wonder she kept Daiyu here as a waiter these days. Ji, are you trying to change the relationship with that person?

"The old lady is right! I was also angry and confused, which made my niece lose face. It's better that my niece doesn't take offense!" Mrs. Wang smiled through tears and gritted her teeth.

She dipped her handkerchief into the corners of her eyes, and the small-leaf red sandalwood beads she played with every day were purple-red and translucent, with an oily luster.

Daiyu smiled and saluted, "My aunt is serious. Brother Cong has never told me about the things in Jiangnan, and I don't know about it. But I know that brother Cong is loyal to the country and loyal to the emperor. , if you do something that makes your aunt and uncle unhappy, there must be a reason.

Now that we are thousands of miles apart, my aunt cannot just listen to what the family says about some matters. It is better to have some doubts in her heart first. In the future, when brother Cong comes back, her aunt can ask her questions face to face.

It also saves my aunt from having no idea what happened now, but she is still very angry and hurts her body. If she comes to the truth in the future, it will not be Brother Cong's fault alone, and her aunt will feel guilty again, which will not be beautiful. "

Mrs. Wang opened her eyes wide and looked at Daiyu, feeling that she didn't recognize her.

The Daiyu in her memory was always the timid girl with a body and face when she first entered Rongguo Mansion.

At that time, she was still thinking about how pampered and pampered her sister-in-law was before she came out of the palace, how dignified she was. She was like a wealthy lady. She had always been strong, and she was very capable at home. Unexpectedly, when I went to my husband's house, I had a daughter who could run away when the wind blows, and I finally got a brother who I didn't keep.

It can be seen that he is also a person with poor blessings. The little blessing he received when he was in his mother's family was used up. When he went to his husband's family, it caused the death of his husband's family.

Looking at Daiyu today, who would have thought that this is the real eloquent person?

Behind the scenes, she was so angry because she listened to Aunt Xue's words. Was it Aunt Xue who instigated her to come and cause trouble?

"What did my niece say? She has become someone else's daughter-in-law, and she is facing her every word?" Mrs. Wang laughed angrily. She had to listen to the old lady's words. Is Daiyu trying to get something wrong?
"No matter what Pan'er has done, should Cong'er treat him like this? Even if he beats someone up behind his back, he's still better than he is now. This clearly shows that he doesn't take family ties seriously. .”

There were some words that Mrs. Wang didn't want to say at first. At this time, she sat down on the stool and said to the old lady, "My concubine gave him the 1 taels of silver notes, but he actually accepted it without even refusing. This is in front of relatives, and my concubine won't say anything. If you behave like this, what good reputation will you have in the future? The face of the princes will be lost by him. "

Daiyu knew that Jia Cong was not a money-grubber.

They had been together day and night for three years and became husband and wife again. Although they never slept in the same bed, they had the same mind.

Brother Cong has always had great ambitions. Although he is very particular about food and clothing, he is by no means an arrogant person.

"Since Brother Cong took it, there must be a reason to take it. If aunt is not angry, she can ask clearly when brother Cong comes back in the future. Brother Cong is such a noble person. Back then, after he inherited the title, the Ningguo Mansion was so huge He can get rid of the family wealth if he doesn’t want it, so why would he be greedy for these 1 taels of silver today?”

Wasn't it because he didn't want the money from Duke Ningguo's house that day to exchange it for favors from the emperor?It was so tiring that Duke Rong's palace lost 50 million taels of silver. Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang wanted to devour Jia Cong and Daiyu.

"This is my niece's mouth. I've learned this for the first time today. Fortunately, your mother-in-law passed away early. Otherwise, I don't know how your mother-in-law and daughter-in-law would get along with each other."

It was difficult for Daiyu to answer this. She lowered her eyes and simply stopped talking.

Say one thousand, say ten thousand, Mrs. Wang is not her mother-in-law.

Before coming back, Brother Cong also repeatedly told her that if she didn't want to deal with him, he would have less contact with her. If it wasn't for the sake of her mother and the word "filial piety" was the main concern, she could have just excused herself from illness.

Daiyu had never been a low-key person, so she felt unhappy. Seeing that Jia Mu was speechless, she said, "Old lady, it's getting late, and there are many things going on over there, so I'll go over there first."

Mother Jia took a deep look at Mrs. Wang, and she had no reason to embarrass her granddaughter in such a way. She nodded and said, "It's getting late, so I won't keep you. My health is getting better, and I will go on." You don’t have to come over in the next two days.”

"Yes!" After saying that, Daiyu left calmly.

Mrs. Wang was naturally uncomfortable, but Mother Jia said, "You had an outburst in front of your niece today. Do you expect her to write a letter to scold Jia Cong and avenge you?"

In the past, Mrs. Jia still liked Mrs. Wang as her daughter-in-law, but that was with Mrs. .

In addition, praying to God and praying to Buddha every day, he became more and more silent and boring, making the men feel more and more boring.

After all, it's still not very smart.

Mrs. Wang came to her senses after being reminded by her mother-in-law. After all, she is also a girl born in our family, so she would not be so stupid. "I am also very angry. This family has not calmed down since three years ago. However, now that it’s happened in front of my relatives, I’m too worried and scared.”

The Xue family has become like this, how can it stand up to Jia Cong's trial?
"You should also send the letter and ask clearly. Is it a dispute between the younger generations, or is that bastard Jia Cong having other thoughts?" Mother Jia was also very scared. Both the Jia family and the Zhen family were already like this. It's the Xue family's turn, who is next?

"Yes!" Mrs. Wang heard this and hurriedly wrote the letter. She was really afraid that the Xue family would fall into the hands of Jia Cong like the Zhen family.After Mrs. Wang returned to the three wing rooms to the east of the main room, Xifeng got the news and sent away the nanny sent by Wang Ziteng's wife Sun. Without waiting for Mrs. Wang to speak, she started scolding her. , "How could Jia Cong, with his dark heart, do such a thing? I wonder how crazy my aunt is?"

Mrs. Wang was feeling sullen. Seeing that there was no one in the room, she sneered, "There's something you don't know. Caicong's daughter-in-law was so sharp-tongued in front of me. I didn't know that before. She is such a powerful person, I really underestimated her."

What happened in Rongqing Hall was not hidden from anyone. Xifeng heard it from her daughters-in-law on the way here. She certainly knew what Daiyu said against Mrs. Wang. Between her sister-in-law and her sister-in-law, she naturally turned towards Mrs. Wang. , spat and said, "Humph, she used to be an orphan living in our house, but now she thinks she has climbed a high tree and doesn't take her seriously anymore. I also thought she was still reasonable. Before He and Baoyu are so naughty that they no longer recognize each other in the blink of an eye."

"You don't have to say such words in the future, or you won't ruin Baoyu's reputation." Mrs. Wang felt happy in her heart. Fortunately, the old lady had the idea of ​​allocating Daiyu to Baoyu. She took advantage of that opportunity and made a decisive decision. Daiyu sends him off.

She really couldn't bear it if she married such a daughter-in-law.

"My aunt is true. She also gave Jia Cong 1 taels of silver notes. He was an elder after all, so she made a fuss. Seeing how shameless he was, he hung his cousin on the tower in order to win an oiran. This Is this something that a young man who has studied can do something?" Xifeng was so angry that her teeth itched.

"You don't know, even though he is my nephew, how can I control him? He doesn't even listen to the old lady's words. I am really annoyed by my relatives. Just what your aunt sent someone to say, you also know Now, where can I go to reason?"

"Is it possible that there is no one who can control him?" Xifeng asked, "Is it possible that the master has nothing to do with him?"

Mrs. Wang hesitated and said, "It's hard for me to say this. When I said those words in front of the old lady today, the old lady thought I was talking to your aunt. The old lady didn't know what to think. Could it be that Jia Cong Who is he, the old lady doesn’t know?”

Xifeng knew that there was something wrong, and thought to herself, this time the old lady knew that her health was not serious, but she asked Daiyu to come over and take care of her. Daiyu stayed in front of her day and night, but she pushed them, the granddaughter-in-law, aside. go.

In this house, when Lin Zhixiao and Wu Xindeng competed for the position of housekeeper, Lin Zhixiao was originally ranked ahead of Wu Xindeng in terms of seniority, but the old lady chose Wu Xindeng. Naturally, the master had to listen to the old lady. Instead, Lin Zhixiao replaced the former steward. He lost his position and took over Zhou Rui's job.

Although the wife didn't say anything, she was so angry that Xifeng still knew.

"Don't worry, madam. No matter what, the old lady still feels sorry for Baoyu and is only planning for Baoyu. Just looking at this, madam should relax."

"How come I don't know? I only think about Baoyu now. I'll be happy if he gets well. Your aunt's house is like this in Jinling now, and there is a plague-stricken person there. I was thinking, why not write After receiving the letter, ask your aunt to bring your brother and sister to Beijing. We will be together as brothers and sisters, and we will take care of each other. "

Xifeng would not say anything bad.

The two talked about some things at home. Seeing that it was getting late, Feng'er in Xifeng's room came over and said that the second master was back, so Mrs. Wang hurriedly asked Xifeng to go back quickly.

Jia Lian had already changed his clothes and was sitting on the kang waiting for food. As soon as Xifeng came in, he joked, "Hey, why is the second master free to come home today?"

Jia Lian was drinking from a bowl of tea. After hearing this, he raised his head and looked at his beloved wife, his peach blossom eyes already filled with smiles.

At this time, Jia Lian and Xifeng were still deeply in love as husband and wife. Jia Lian had not yet hooked up with many girls, let alone planned with the Bao family to kill Xifeng. After Jia Zhen died, he and Sister You I don't know if there will be a chance.

There was no blatant third party involved to ruin the relationship. Jia Lian's thoughts were still on Xifeng, so he smiled and became affectionate.

Xifeng also showed a shy expression. It was still early, she hadn't eaten yet, and it wasn't time to think about things yet. Kuang still had something serious to say.

"Just now, my wife received the letter from Jinling. Brother Xue was hung on the city wall by Brother Cong all night..."

Before Xifeng finished speaking, Jia Lian spit out a mouthful of tea. The young master of his family had never been so rude before, so he quickly took out his handkerchief and wiped his mouth, "Don't say that, you are really laughing. I didn’t expect that the two of them would cause such a thing.”

Xifeng finally turned to her cousin and pushed Jia Lian angrily, "You are still laughing, huh, if Brother Xue hangs Brother Cong in the tower all night, I wonder if you can still laugh?"

Jia Lian smiled and shook his head and said, "If idiot Xue has this ability, I will defeat him. I heard that my aunt spent 1 taels of silver on this matter?"

"No!" Xifeng couldn't get angry over a cousin and her husband. It was only natural for Jia Lian to side with her brother on such a matter that had nothing to do with her. Just like Mrs. Wang wanted to eat it. The same is true for Jia Cong.

"He is really good at making money. I don't know what my aunt thinks, but she even sent him 1 taels of silver."

"What do you think? My aunt took the 1 taels of silver out of anger, and she must have upset him. Who would have thought that he would be able to accept it?"

Xifeng thought about it, and it was the same. Her aunt was an elder, and Jia Cong bullied her relatives. As an elder, her aunt took the money to beg for help. She originally wanted to make Jia Cong sick, but she lost the money and became angry. It was really Didn't get any favors from either place.

No wonder he was so angry.

"Hey, tell me, my wife talked about this matter to the old lady today, which made Brother Cong angry. The old lady actually stood by Brother Cong. What's the reason for this?" Xifeng pushed. Jia Lian found out that she was not from the Jia family after all, and she couldn't see through the Jia family's behavior.

"You ask me, how do I know? You are not always the most pleasing to the old lady, and you are also the best at figuring out the old lady's thoughts. Why are you asking about me?" Jia Lian leaned on the kang and said one after another. Talk.

The 5 taels of silver are gone, but the house has no shortage of food. Now the house is like a dying person, with much going out and little coming in.

It turned out that when the Zhen family was here, they could still do some maritime business with the Zhen family, which was how they earned the 5 taels of silver. However, after this happened, everyone got involved, and their way of making money was gone. .

Seeing that the New Year is coming again, a lot of money has been spent in the palace, but Yuanchun has not made any move in the Queen's Palace. He only works as a female historian. He wants to get close to the emperor, but he is still thousands of miles away. I know how much money I need to put in.

The family still has expenses, and I don’t know where to get the money.

I was waiting for some Chinese New Year snacks from Wuzhuangtou in Heishan Village, but the day lilies were already cold.

Jia Lian's mind was not on this. Xifeng stood up and still pushed him, "I just came to ask you because I couldn't figure it out. It's better for you to pick up Qiao. I also looked at you as a man. At least you are better than me." If you have some knowledge, you can understand it!"

Xifeng really couldn't understand what the old lady was thinking. In other words, she actually understood it, but she just refused to believe it.

Jia Lian also knew that Xifeng's words of compliment to him were deceptive, but this lovely wife had always behaved better than men. She even refused to give up in bed, so she had to follow her lead in everything. Now she said How could Jia Lian not be coaxed into joy by the soft words?
"You don't even look at what's going on with Jia Cong now. Do you think he is still the same person four years ago? I went out a while ago and happened to meet Shenwu General Feng Tang. He was still talking about Jia Cong's fight against Japanese invaders. After winning several battles, they, the veteran generals, all felt that although Jia Cong was young, he was very experienced in leading troops and fighting, and he had the style of a veteran in deploying military formations and adapting to circumstances, so they respected him very much."

Jia Lian sighed and said, "Who would have thought that he still has such abilities, capable of both literary and martial arts. I didn't think so at first. You always said that he brought harm to the family. If he really wanted to bring harm to the family, look at what he has done now. The people inside the Zhen family want to harm us, and I am afraid they will be even worse than the Zhen family."

Xifeng couldn't understand it more and more, "According to what you said, we should still thank him?"

She rolled her eyes at Jia Lian and said, "I think you have been drunk by him. You are talking about such nonsense, and you don't even look at the situation at home. How can you make a fortune?"

"It's more difficult. You don't even look at the Zhen family. I heard a while ago that the eldest aunt and the second aunt of the Zhen family are asking people to spend money everywhere. The imperial court is about to issue an order. If nothing else happens, the seven-year-old The men above were exiled for three thousand miles, the women were confiscated from the Jiaofang Division, and those under seven years old were sent to the palace as slaves, but they were not allowed to be taken care of earlier."

However, for a big family, it is not easy to pull someone out or give up someone.

Xifeng felt a chill all over her body, and her hair stood on end.

(End of this chapter)