The Red Mansion is so charming

Chapter 148

Lu Shi is considered an older woman, and seeing the arrival of early winter, Xing Zhong also hurriedly asked for leave with the boss of the Ordnance Institute, Mr. Pei, and prepared to accompany Lu Shi to wait for delivery.The chief of the Ordnance Institute is a rough man who has been on the battlefield, but the more rough he is, the more delicate his thoughts are. I heard that Xing Zhong asked for leave for his wife to give birth, so he must be busy. Not only that, but also asked his wife to bring him Check out the supplements.

Mrs. Pei had heard that there was a young lady in the Xing family who had both ability and political integrity, but she didn't take it seriously in her heart. She believed that it was an exaggerated exaggeration. No matter how good the girl was, she was only 16 years old. Could it be that she has seven or eight hands? Three or four eyes?It's not an exaggeration to tell those ladies!
But after seeing Xing Xiuyan, Mrs. Pei really saw it.

Mrs. Lu was lying on the couch, she didn't need to worry about anything, she didn't need to worry about anything, she just waited for the two daughters to help her take care of everything. think.Mrs. Pei thought that when she gave birth, the master of the family was fighting outside, and the mother-in-law treated her harshly. Didn't she give birth to her eldest son as if she was fighting for her own life?

Thinking of the hardships she had endured, Mrs. Pei felt that Lu Shi was more and more enviable.

After seeing Daiyu and Xing Xiuyan, Mrs. Pei could no longer move her eyes, especially for Lin Daiyu, her eyes were full of liking.But when she found out that Lin Daiyu's father was the late inspector of Yanyan, Mrs. Pei's eyes lit up, and she held on to Daiyu's hand.

Mrs. Lu understood Mrs. Pei's thoughts, but she didn't really want Lin girl to marry a rough man who wields knives and guns all day long, so she didn't follow Mrs. Pei's words.

Xing Zhong only stayed at home for four or five days, and the Qiu Wei of the Gong Yuan over there dispersed, and no matter the young scholars or the old Dong Weng, they all squeezed out with their heads drooping.Jia Baoyu was no exception. Li Gui took the carriage and dared not breathe during the journey, so he arrived at Rongguo Mansion safely.

Mrs. Wang and Jia's mother looked at Jia Baoyu's disheveled appearance, and felt distressed for a long time. They hugged him in their arms, so they didn't have the energy to ask how the exam was going!

"Old lady, eldest lady, second wife, Miss Xing is here." When Liuli came in, Jia Baoyu was crying sadly. Hearing this, he hurriedly buried his head in Jia's mother's arms, and said aggrievedly: "Sister Xing They must have come to ask me how I did in the exam, how can I meet people like this!"

Calling her dear grandson, Jia's mother stroked Baoyu's back and persuaded her patiently: "Your elder sister of the Xing family is not an outsider, and she came with a good intention."

Jia Baoyu slipped into Jia Mu's embrace like a twisted flower, Liu Li quickly smiled and said, "I heard the old lady outside reported that Miss Xing brought the young master from her aunt's family to pay her respects to the old lady and wives!"

Mrs. Xing was startled, and quickly looked at Jia's mother, and even Mrs. Wang couldn't help turning her head to look at her mother-in-law.

After a while, several big maids around Jia Mu personally took Xiuyan into the main room.Jia Mu looked back for a while, and wondered: "Didn't my servant say that you brought a young master? Which family's young master?"

Xiuyan smiled and said: "The old ancestor is so well-informed, so I heard about it so soon? That is the eldest son of my third aunt's family, named Zhang Yi, and now he came to Beijing, specially asked me to bring him here to greet the old ancestor .”

Everyone was surprised, and Mrs. Xing was the worst.Hearing Xiuyan's words, she had already stood up: "Zhang Yi? Is that the stepson your third aunt married?" Mrs. Xing became a little annoyed and said, "You girl, why did you get him here!"

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "Don't say that, madam. Although he is a stepson, it is the kindness of my aunt anyway. Don't lose face, madam, and say that we don't understand the rules and turn away visitors. But it doesn't look good!"

Mrs. Xing still wanted to argue, but she was about to move her lips. The old lady Jia Mu had already clapped her hands and looked dissatisfied at the two cross-eyed daughter-in-laws.

Among the younger generations of this generation, Jia's mother also saw that Xing Zhong still had some courage, but unfortunately no one in the family noticed it.When the fifth prince entered the palace, Mother Jia asked someone to collect money and send it to the Xing family.However, when she came to Mrs. Wang's place, she was always obedient and obedient. Jia's mother didn't like it in her heart, but she never yelled out.

This time, it was the Xing family who took the initiative to show their favor, so there is no reason for Jia's mother to be unhappy.She hurriedly smiled and said, "Since they are all relatives, quickly call that child in for me to have a look."

After finishing speaking, Mother Jia went to order Yuanyang again: "Go to the garden and invite the second girl, the third girl and the fourth girl in. They are all my cousins. It's no harm to meet them."

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing was ecstatic: the old lady thinks highly of her natal family, this is only good for her, and there is absolutely no harm!It's a pity that Zhang Yi is a stepson. If the third sister's direct son is the son, wouldn't he have more to rely on?

Thinking of this, Mrs. Xing hurriedly asked Xiuyan earnestly: "What does Yi'er do for a living now? I remember that their family is a well-known local family, can we talk about marriage now?"

Seeing that her sister-in-law asked without any fear, Mrs. Wang couldn't help feeling contemptuous.

Jiamu was in high spirits, she also raised her chin and waited for Xiuyan's answer.

"Ma'am, I'm afraid my memory is wrong. The Zhang family is not considered a famous family, but they are a little rich in the village. There are dozens of buffaloes in the family. Now they are prosperous in their childhood, but they don't have to worry about food and clothing." Xiu Yan laughed and said: "Cousin Zhang Yi is [-] this year, and he hasn't said anything about his marriage yet. This time, he came to Beijing for office business and to visit my mother."

Mother Jia heard that she was here on business, so she hurriedly asked Zhang Yi if he had any fame.

"Fame can't be said, because this cousin has been good at martial arts since he was a child, and has learned a lot of good skills. Now he is in the southeast navy with the admiral, and he has also made a small hundred households."

Jia's mother began to dislike Zhang Yi for being old and in his early twenties, but when she heard that he had become a hundred households, she couldn't help praising him again, and her heart burst into joy: "Tsk tsk, a hundred households in their early twenties is really rare. We have heard of the southeast navy, and it is extremely strict. Our young cousin has established a hundred households at a young age, and now he is going to Beijing to do business, so he must be extremely favored by the admiral!"

Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang immediately understood what Jia's mother was thinking.

Not to mention whether Mrs. Xing is willing or not, Mrs. Wang can't help but plan.

Tanchun's dowry for the third princess was basically settled, and according to the wishes of the empress, he would send in the well-behaved old mother after a while.The second girl is from the eldest family, Madam Wang can't make up her mind, but the fourth girl is Xichun. She has been raised by her side since she was a child, and Madam Wang treats her like a half daughter.Besides, since Xichun is not close to Dongfu, Jia Zhen may not be able to find a good marriage for this girl. If she takes the initiative to make arrangements, not only the old lady will be happy, but even Jia Zhen will think highly of herself.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang couldn't help but be very careful and looked at the door frequently.

Not long after, Liuli led a dark-faced young man into the main room, and everyone looked at him, hey, he was really too dark, the kind of dark that a person who is used to doing hard work outside in the wind and rain all year round would have.But the young man can see that the skeleton is strong at a glance.

Xiuyan smiled and introduced to Mother Jia and the others: "This is the eldest son of my third aunt's family, cousin, please greet the old lady yet!"

Zhang Yi has an official position, so he just bent down and bowed his hands, and gave a big gift to Jiamu respectfully.The overjoyed mother of Jia gave up her seat again and again: "Good boy, you should have come to the capital to walk with us long ago, so that your eldest aunt will not be lonely at home alone."

Jia's mother immediately took a fancy to this young man, and thought that he was simple and honest, and would be a perfect match for the second girl, and since he was a relative, he would not treat Yingchun badly in the future.

Jia's mother pulled Zhang Yi and asked him if he was still used to being in the army, who served the elders in the family, and how the year's harvest was.Zhang Yi answered unhurriedly and in an orderly manner. Even Jia Baoyu, who didn't like him at first, couldn't help but take a second look. He felt that although this person's appearance was not pleasing, his words were simple and there was no glib and affectation.

"Master Biao is not young anymore, why didn't anyone tell you to start a family?" Mother Jia asked kindly, Zhang Yi blushed, and his embarrassment immediately won the favor of Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang.

"Mother also inquired about it in my hometown, but I have been fighting outside all the year round, and I don't spend many days at home a year. The girls who are waiting for me are not willing to hear this."

Jia Mu nodded: "It stands to reason that you are a hundred households, Shangfeng should allow your wife and children to take office together!"

"The old lady is talking about other places. In the southeast of our country, there are often water bandits from overseas. Whether it's soldiers or soldiers, most of the days in a month live on board, so it's not uncommon for people in the army to drag their children along. Not often."

Mother Jia felt a little pity, so she lowered her voice and said nothing.

Xiuyan smiled and pushed Zhang Yi: "You and the old lady are still hiding it!" Xiuyan turned her head to look at Jiamu: "The Zhang family is quite famous among them. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, my third aunt sent someone to see her off." Something, it is said that the county magistrate of Lin County wants to marry the eldest daughter to his cousin, but he himself does not want to!"

Zhang Yi smiled indifferently, and Jia Mu suddenly became curious: "Could it be that the family has a bad reputation? Or is there something wrong with the young lady?"

Xiuyan pretended to hate iron but not steel: "The county magistrate is an old acquaintance of my father. He has a very good character and a very strict family style. I have also met that county magistrate lady. She looks somewhat similar to a mandarin duck. They are also famous beauties in their local area!"

Everyone was even more puzzled, one was from the county magistrate's mansion, the other was from the countryside, no matter what, they were all Zhang Yi.

"My cousin hates that young lady who doesn't know how to do farm work. When he goes out, he is surrounded by a dozen maids." Xiuyan said angrily, "Old lady, tell me, which lady from a big family is not like this?" ? My cousin is also dead-brained!"

Everyone pursed their lips and snickered, Zhang Yi blushed even more, but he didn't dare to refute his cousin's words.

Not long after, Yuanyang led a few girls from the garden out. Sanchun saw a young black-faced young man sitting next to the ancestor, and knew that this was the Young Master Biao that Yuanyang had mentioned, so he couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Mother Jia waved at Yingchun and others with a smile: "This is the eldest cousin of your third aunt's family."

The girls stood in a row and kissed Zhang Yi unabashedly.Zhang Yi didn't dare to look up, but just returned the salute.

Xiuyan had asked someone to present the things Zhang Yi brought to Mother Jia: "This is a little local product brought by my cousin from the southeast. It's not expensive, it's just a little bit of his heart."

She also took a small black velvet box from Meilian, and presented it to Jia Mu herself: "This is the sea pearl in the southeast, not the river pearl here. Although it is smaller, it is brighter than the round one, which is far away Not as good as this."

Everyone looked around and saw three strings of pearl bracelets in the black velvet box.The pearls are bigger than the wild cherries in the mountains, and each one is exquisite.

The price of sea pearls has always been more than double the price of river pearls, and these three strings are rare things.In the world, it would cost seven to eighty taels to say the least.

Mother Jia couldn't help but be convinced of Xing Xiuyan's words: Although the third aunt of the Xing family was filling the house, she married well, and her husband's family has some wealth.

Mrs. Xing over there has been jealous for a long time. When she married into Beijing, she brought the dowry that her two younger sisters deserved with her. When the two younger sisters got married, Mrs. Xing knew exactly how much money they had. .However, now that the stepson of the third sister brought out these good things, Mrs. Xing is sure that Xing Zhong secretly helped their Zhang family.

The Xing family has money to help an irrelevant person in the Zhang family, but they refuse to think about her, the eldest sister of the first relative, it is really annoying!

Not to mention that Mrs. Xing hated the sky and complained here, but only said that Zhang Yi got up to leave after sitting for a while.When Jia Mu heard that he was going to the Ministry of War to report, she didn't dare to stay longer, and asked Jia Baoyu to send Zhang Yi to the gate in person, while Jia Mu stayed behind Xiuyan to talk.

After lunch, the old lady sent everyone to play, leaving only Xing Xiuyan talking in the room.

Yuanyang lit a sweet dream incense, and the room was lingering with fragrance. Jia's mother was leaning on the kang, and Yuanyang sat on the small bed below, beating the beauty lightly and slowly.

"Girl, you called Zhang Yi here today, if you have something to say to me!"

Xiuyan smiled sweetly: "It's still the ancestor who understands other people's thoughts best!"

Jia Mu scolded with a smile: "Monkey, you are so careful, do you want to hide it from others? Tell me, is it your mother's idea or your own?" Before Xiuyan could speak, Jia Mu said again: "You Don't play sloppy eyes in front of me. Your aunt can't understand, can I also not understand the old woman? It's not your wife who is in charge of your family, but you little girl!"

"Old ancestor, don't praise me, I am even more ashamed. It is indeed our wife's intention to bring my cousin to show you. The old ancestor has also seen it. My cousin is honest and honest, and his family is also rich. In their Marrying a wife in a small place is ultimately burying talent."

Xiuyan said indifferently: "In front of the ancestors, Xiuyan also confessed the truth, my cousin will be fine in the future, and it will be no problem to be a third grade."

Jia Mu was horrified.

The admiral of the southeast navy is the second rank. Is this Zhang Yi so capable?

Jia Mu couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't be afraid that I shouldn't, just exaggerate on purpose!"

"How dare I lie to my ancestors! Calculate carefully, my cousin is now a member of the sixth grade, and my ancestors don't forget that Zhang Yi has only been in the army for three years. This soldier is about the same as Wen Juren. One relies on military exploits, and the other relies on government officials. There are constant bandits in the southeast, and it is a good time for people to make contributions. It is not too much for my cousin to be promoted two levels in five years. The ancestors want to know which lady in your family will be named a fourth-rank wife , wouldn’t it be honorable for the ancestors to speak out in the future?”

Jia Mu was a little moved.

What Xing Xiuyan said was right, who in this wealthy family in the capital didn't know that she raised the three granddaughters herself?The glory of Jia's daughter is also her own glory.

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Jia's mother hesitated and said: "Your third aunt is also a white body. Could it be that your aunt doesn't want the opportunity given to Zhang Yi by the court?"

"Maybe the old lady doesn't know. My aunt is easy-going and not a person who cares about every detail. Besides, everyone knows that she is a stepmother and has her own son. If she takes away her daughter-in-law's order, she will not be interested. "

Jiamu said with a smile: "If someone else said this, I would not believe it, but when it came out of your mouth, I believed it seven or eight percent. Anyway, let me ask you again, which girl is in your family?"

Xiuyan didn't speak in a hurry, but only asked: "The third younger sister's dowry has already been agreed?"

Jia's mother restrained her smile: "It is said that the princess and General Ningyuan's residence will get married in the next year. You also met just now. The third girl is not in good spirits. I still want to ask you to enlighten her."

"There is something, I don't know whether I should tell my ancestors"

Seeing Xiuyan faltering, Jia Mu hurriedly flicked the mandarin duck away with one hand, "Just say what you want."

"I've heard people say that the third princess has been ill in bed since Summer Moon, and she didn't take it seriously at first, and the imperial doctors said it was fine, but recently she couldn't even get out of bed."

Mother Jia was shocked, "Girl Xing, this is not a joke."

Xiuyan hurriedly said: "I don't dare to talk about it, it is indeed the news from the palace."

Jia's mother knew that the fifth prince had told the Xing family, but the fifth prince knew about it, so why didn't there be any news from the concubine Yuan?
Xiuyan said softly and slowly: "It doesn't matter which girl it is, they are all the jewels in the palm of the ancestors. If the Zhang family is lucky enough to have such a good marriage, it will be something that will be grateful for the rest of their lives. Think about it carefully, if the ancestors also have this Meaning, when my mother's affairs are over, our two families will sit together and have a detailed discussion."

It's not that Xiuyan deliberately disobeyed Lu's meaning, it's just that Xiuyan valued Zhang Yi's future more.

Back then, when their family first came to this world, it was that little boy who came home with a pheasant.As soon as I entered the door, I was busy chopping firewood and carrying water, which made people feel warm in my heart.The mother's scruples are not wrong, the third aunt is a strong person, and it is perfect for Yingchun to marry her.

But from the interests of Zhang Yi, it is more appropriate for the third girl to explore the spring.

Just like what she just said to Mother Jia, Zhang Yi's official career was very smooth, especially after saving his life to save the navy admiral, the old general almost regarded Zhang Yi as half his son.

How far a man's official career can go depends not only on his own ability, but also on whether the back house is strong.Sometimes foreign policy in the inner chamber has unexpected results.

Can Yingchun take on this important task?

Xiuyan didn't need to think too much about it, between Jia Yingchun and Jia Tanchun, the latter was more suitable.

That's why she said this to Mother Jia at this moment.

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