The book is picked up again. The accident on the Jia Mansion side is moving, and the Zhang and Lin Mansions are not aware of it. Zhang Li, Chen, Lin Hai and others only prepared to travel according to the original plan, and all the things were prepared, so they went to life and rest as usual. The next day, Zhang Pei and Chen's washed and dressed, and the sons and daughters-in-law and grandchildren asked for a salute, and after the meal, there was a rumor that Jia Lianfeng Lin Ruhai and Lin Daiyu had gone out with Lin Daiyu in the Lin Mansion and were coming here. So Zhang Pei Chen led everyone to the door, or boarded the car, or rode a horse, or sat in a sedan chair. When Lin Ruhai and his entourage arrived, the two families cooperated together and went to Jia's house on Rongning Street together.

On the side of Jiafu, he had already made a decent steward wait outside the gate of Rongning Street, and saw a group coming from afar, flying to the gate of Rongfu. Jia Yu, Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen and others went out to greet each other, and took Zhang Pei, Lin Hai and others into the house. On the side of the female dependents, Jia's mother took Xing, Wang and others to the hall to personally take Chen and others in. Zhang Li is the son of Wenhua Gong, the grandson of Wenzhao Gong, a famous scholar in the south of the Yangtze River, a scholar of the family, his wife Chen was born in the Jingchang Marquis Mansion, the grandson of the Heyang Palace, the original Beijing family has close exchanges, and Jia's mother Shi Taijun is a good friend of the boudoir, not to mention that there is a Lin Ruhai as a nephew and son-in-law in the middle, so the two meet, and become closer: Jia pardon Jia Zheng is envious of Wen Muli, Jia's mother is more smiling and smiling.

After the meeting and narration, the two juniors met. Mother Jia and Chen's family both said: "Originally, they were world friends, not to mention that there are close relatives like Aunt Lin and nephew Lin, and they are all a family." And the children are of the same age, when it is time to make playmates, why bother to learn from the little family. "I want to come to Jia's mother's house, recognize each other's relatives, and describe the ranking.

So Lin Daiyu led Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun to meet Shu Yi, Shu Hui, and Shu Ying, and Zhang Hui led Jia Lian, Jia Huan to meet Zhang Chai, Zhang Yan, and Zhang Ying. You Shi, Li Kun, and Wang Xifeng met with Zhang Chai's wife Gan. Then there is the meeting of peers inside and outside: in the end, there is a difference between men and women, but at a glance to describe it, call it brothers and sisters, say a word of peace and admiration, and courtesy. In the end, Li Kun led Jia Lan in to meet everyone in the Zhang family.

After seeing it, Jia Lian, Zhang Hui and the others retreated, and took all the children and Jia Lan to the outer hall. When the ladies returned to the house, they didn't sit on the two rows of chairs at the bottom of the front, and told Jia Mu and Chen, and Daiyu led them to the side to eat tea and fruit snacks. The sisters sat around a table, and Tanchun followed Daiyu and talked to Shu Hui, who was sitting nearby. Shu Yi also looked for Yingchun to chat about some clothing patterns, and after a while, he turned to the chess game, and talked about coming and going. Shu Ying was next to Xichun, smiling and listening to the words of a few older people.

Here, Chen said to Jia's mother: "Why are these children in your family so good?"

Jia Mu smiled: "My child is like me, naturally good." Is there anything wrong with your children being like you?"

Chen smiled: "I can hear this. Sure enough, it's all like ours. It's just that when we take it seriously, we're still a little rough. Today's children, just in terms of appearance, are actually ten times stronger than us. ”

Jia Mu said: "Amitabha, I still have some self-knowledge. I'm still floating up like you. It's all air-dried orange old dough, and you dare to compare with the children, and you are the same age as the flower bones. ”

Chen said: "Looking at young children, my heart is also young, I am happy that I am not old." He pointed to the group of sisters and smiled: "It's rare that they all fell in love." We just met today, and we met like this. It reminds me of the situation of you and me back then. ”

Jia Mu was also thinking of this, nodding her head, she couldn't help but rub her eyes, and said, "Isn't it? ”

So the two old sisters talked about the events of the year: which year and month, where they met, what kind of happy event and banquet the main family had, what kind of karma they had with the main family, and who else attended the meeting at that time, who stood out the most was the young lady and son of whose family, which ones fell in love with each other, and which ones were disgusted with each other-pile pile by pile, the situation is still in my heart, you describe me and make up for it, as if it were yesterday; when it comes to fun, there are bursts of laughter. And because the Chen family married and left Beijing in less than two or three years, the old boudoir in Beijing gradually became estranged, and the two took the opportunity to talk about where those people are now, the prosperity and decline, and there are inevitably many sighs.

At one time, when it came to the contact of several families, what about the children and grandchildren. Jia's mother mentioned that her niece and granddaughter, and her second daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wang's sister, were also at home. Chen knew a few of her, and hurriedly said that he would invite her to meet her. Then I invited Aunt Xue, Xue Baochai, and Shi Xiangyun to come. Please say hello, Aunt Xue is sitting next to her. The Chen family held Baochai with one hand and Xiangyun with the other, looked at it carefully, praised endlessly, and asked: "Are you a teenager?" and smiled at Jia's mother: "I only stand out from the three of your family, and when I see these two, they are not bad at all." It can be seen that in the end, it is Beijing, and the water and soil are all nurturing. "With a generous gift, Fang Rang went to the boudoir.

Baochai and Xiangyun thanked each other, and went to the side to meet Lin Daiyu. greeted each other, and Daiyu led Shu Yi and others to greet each other. The maids hurriedly added begonia stools, and the sisters rearranged their order before they re-entered the table to speak. Over there, Aunt Xue also went to Mrs. Wang. Not to mention.

Chen praised Xue and Shi again, and said that his father and ancestors were elders, and he sighed that the years had passed, and the characters were not the same, and he went to Beijing to return to the province this time, although he returned to his hometown, he was more timid, except for his mother's family and a few in-laws, he didn't dare to see more people. Jia Mu echoed two sentences, and then sighed: "Actually, where are you cowardly here, those families are also cowardly." You have a lot of years in the south, and there is little movement in Beijing, and you are this age, and now most of the people in charge here are juniors, and there is no step to help, where do you dare to laugh at it rashly? Or wait for your eldest lady to leave the cabinet at the end of the month, everyone will know, and after three months, Chunqiu will be released again, and I am not afraid that the threshold of your house will not be trampled a few inches shorter. ”

Chen was overjoyed when he heard this, and said with a smile: "Accept your auspicious words." The two of her were sitting on the top couch and sitting next to each other, but now Chen stood up, turned to Jia's mother's side and sat next to each other, took Jia's mother's hand, leaned closer and whispered: "Nothing else, I only think that there must be something to teach our two families to be happy together." ”

Mother Jia followed her eyes, and sure enough, she was looking at the ladies, and it was Daiyu who looked straight over, next to Daiyu was Yingchun, and Tanchun on the other side was talking to Shu Hui. Mother Jia immediately perked up, grabbed Chen's hand, and said tightly: "We can be regarded as close relatives now, as it should be." Because he called Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang, who were sitting on the chairs twice: "You two are too stupid, you only discipline your relatives' wives and grandmothers to sit here, how can you have such a reason to entertain guests?"

Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang panicked and confessed. Yin, Wang, and others also got up. Here, Wang Xifeng heard the movement above and was busy with the Layou clan. You Shi stepped forward and smiled at Jia's mother: "Old lady, the warm pavilion for watching the snow has been cleaned up in Huifang Garden early, and I only wait for the sun to come and the wind is not so tight, so I can ask my relatives to move over." He also bowed to Chen's guilt, and said with a smile: "Our home is very rough, and there are fewer scenery in winter, I am afraid that my uncle and old lady will see more and will not be able to see it." Now I only invite a few wives and grandmothers to be comfortable and take a walk around, which is considered to be my family's reception. ”

Chen Shi hurriedly smiled: "This is too polite, and this hospitality is also thoughtful." Called the two daughters-in-law and granddaughter-in-law: "Don't worry about me." This is a relative. You have been restrained like this, but even the main family has been tired. ”

When Zhang Kui's wife Yin Shi heard this, she hurriedly smiled and walked over, grabbed Mrs. Xing's hand, and said, "If the old ladies don't speak, how dare you be a daughter-in-law at will? Zhang Dou's wife, Wang, also held Mrs. Wang. The four of them retired to Jia's mother and Chen's. You Shi and Wang Xifeng were busy guiding on the side, Gan accompanied each other, and a large group of people swaggered towards Dongfu Garden.

Baochai here has always been a safe and thoughtful person, although he laughed with Daiyu, Xiangyun and other sisters, his ears, eyes and hearts were divided into a few points, because he exchanged eyes with Yingchun and Tanchun. Yingchun was concentrating on talking to Shu Yi, but he didn't pay attention, Tanchun reached out and pushed it under the table, and then he was surprised. So he said a word to Daiyu and the others, and together with Tanchun, he came to Jia's mother and Chen's family, saying that he wanted to invite the new sisters to their respective rooms, or talk and joke, or play chess and cards. Jia Mu agreed to herself, and said with a smile: "That's good." That's how it should be. The young girl is also harmonious and stubbornly happy. ”

Chen also said to his three granddaughters, "Play with the girls in peace." He called Daiyu again, lowered his voice and advised: "Look at your second sister, don't teach her to get carried away for a while, frightening the sister." ”

But Qiao Zhang Shuyi's ears were sharp, and when he heard it all of a sudden, he pouted and said, "Grandmother got off my table again." It's just that when fighting cards, the subordinates don't restrain themselves, and they say the same as they are used to being fierce and domineering - the new sisters are also ashamed. The crowd laughed. Shu Yi said again: "What's more, I just asked, the second sister here is good at Go, I may not be able to win, where can I get carried away?"

The crowd laughed again. Chen was also helpless, waved his hand and smiled: "Let's go." It's a shame that you're still the leader at home, and you're still a child's temper. Fortunately, it is a relative's house, with your sister Lin watching, and the sisters are waiting. I don't care anymore. ”

For a while, all the ladies hugged and laughed and went out. Chen said to Jia's mother: "This little wrongdoer has spoiled me, and the old sister is not smiling or surprised." ”

Jia Mu smiled: "I think the second girl is the most painful." I couldn't help asking, "But there is someone?"

Chen sighed and said, "Her grandfather lost a bet with her grandfather, so let the other side call the shots." There is only such a granddaughter over there, and I want to stay for two more years. Now I am the only one in the family who is anxious, and I have nothing to do with her. ”

Jia's mother said: "A family of adopted daughters asks for hundreds of families. What's more, it's a girl from your family. She has such a talented character, and she is really young. You are the only one who is picky, so how can you be serious and anxious? What you say is not true. I don't believe it. ”

Chen said: "If you say that she is young, isn't she the same year as your second girl? The two of them couldn't help but laugh at each other.

Chen said: "It's a coincidence that they are in the same ranking among the girls in the family, and they are the only daughters under their own grandmother's knees, and they all like to read books and play chess—isn't it a coincidence that they can't think of?"

Jia Mu smiled: "The rarest thing in this world is the word 'coincidental'. Thinking about it so seriously, the two of them should be destined. That's why I just met today, and I immediately talked about one place. ”

Chen nodded and said, "It's fate." Needless to say, the fate of the first sister, the existing Lin girl, both sides are second sisters, and the sisters on both sides are good. As for the fate of the others. Chen deliberately paused, looked at Jia's mother and said, "What is this fate, I still have to wait for your words, old sister." ”

Jia Mu smiled: "I know." You can rest assured. Just let me take Najo. ”

Chen smiled: "This is natural. Anyway, I just care about the benefits that fall on my own house in the end, and I don't care about the things ahead. Hold it as you want, draw the line, do what you want. ”

Jia Mu said: "Since this is the case, it is decided." At that time, you will not be allowed to play tricks. Thinking about it, he added, "You can rest assured, I have all the good tea here." ”

Chen responded: "This dare is good. I really want to come over a few more times, I'm afraid I can earn back the cost of the tea ceremony. When he said that, he couldn't help it, and laughed out loud with Jia Mu. The laughter stopped, and Jia's mother saw that Chen had a cup to eat tea, and hurriedly asked the maids to quickly change the best tea in the family. Chen nodded and said, "It can be seen that it has begun to return to its original cost." ”

Mother Jia leaned on the couch, shook her head vigorously, and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for more than forty years, and you are still the same as back then." This one can talk and laugh, the old lady in your family can indulge you. ”

Chen said: "You don't know, my family is all this way. You have to ask Miss Lin how she treats her aunt. ”

Speaking of Daiyu, Mother Jia couldn't help but worry again, pulled Chen and said: "I only have this one granddaughter, who has been raised in front of me since I was a child, and I just hope that she is well, and I can't wait to protect her under the roots of my wings for the rest of my life, and I can see Zhou Quan's health with my own eyes all the time." Now that my uncle is in charge of her, in the end, she is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, I have seen that child with my own eyes, it is really good, there should be no shortcomings. It's just that I can't help myself in my heart, but whenever I think that the girl has arrived at someone else's house, I can't help but ask my confidant to help take care of it. ”

Chen himself is also a grandmother, hearing this, he only regarded Jia's mother as loving, let alone thinking about it, patted her hand and comforted: "How do I not know your heart? What's more, Lin Yatou's character and temperament, everyone in Gutang in Changzhou sees it, who is dissatisfied with loving her and hurting her? You just have to rest assured. ”

Jia Mu's color was slightly explained. Because he asked the maid, "Where are the girls now?"

At one time, there were maids going back and forth, saying that they were greeting, visiting, and cherishing the residence of the three people-that is, the three hugging houses behind Mrs. Wang's main house. Originally, Yingchun invited Shu Yi to play Go, and Baochai and Shu Hui watched chess. Daiyu, Xiangyun, Xichun, and Shu Ying turned the rope and untied the nine links on the side. After playing for a while, I don't know which one found the two shuttlecocks from where. Qia Shuying is good at this, and she came up and kicked out four or five tricks in one go, which provoked Xiangyun and Xichun to applaud one after another, and a few people over there also shifted their minds. So they simply went to the courtyard outside, and everyone kicked the shuttlecock to play.

When Jia Mu heard this, she hurriedly said, "Why aren't you in the house?" It's cold outside, and it's windy. Wait for me to see. "Get up.

The maid hurriedly replied, "Don't worry, old lady. The eldest grandmother has already set up a curtain tent, and this child is taking care of it herself. ”

Chen also smiled: "You are too worried. When they play, they don't get cold when they move. In the winter, it is rare for young girls to have a few things to move, and I think it is better than being stuffy in the house. If you want to say that you are worried, there is only one thing, and if you sweat when you are hot during the activity, you will untie your clothes outside and blow the wind, and it will not be good if you attract the cold. ”

Mother Jia invited Chen: "Why don't we also walk around, by the way, let's see how the girls are playing?" The two got up, wrapped their cloaks, wore warm pockets, and the maids and daughters-in-law supported them left and right, and slowly came to Mrs. Wang's main house together.

When I arrived at the gate of the courtyard, a maid had already gone in to report the news, and the ladies hurriedly came out. Jia Mu smiled: "I heard that you guys were having a good time, and we were also itchy, so we came over with my uncle and old lady to take a look." Chen also smiled: "You play as usual, leave us alone." ”

And they took them in. Jia Mu and Chen's eyes really surrounded the courtyard with a jade-colored grounded tent, and four coal basins were pressed diagonally, blocking the wind and warm. The embroidered on the tent is just white snow and red plum, lined with Xiangyun, Shu Yi, Xichun, and Shu Ying, who stand at four corners and kick the shuttlecock of flowers, and get rid of a delicate picture. Jia Mu and Chen were very happy. After watching them play for a while, they suddenly felt that there was one person missing, so they asked, "Why didn't Lin Yatou see it?"

A few of them stopped moving. Baochai and Xiangyun were silent. Welcoming spring, exploring spring, and cherishing spring are busy passing glances to each other. Shu Yi originally opened her mouth to speak, but when she saw her like this, she choked in the middle of the road, closed her mouth, and tilted her head to look at the two girls. Tan Chun saw that he was instantly snubbed on the spot, and he knew that it was inappropriate, so he had to step forward and smile: "Sister Lin asked why I didn't see my second brother today." I heard that I was sick, so I rushed to visit. It's also just a matter of time, with the two old ladies before and after. ”

Chen asked Jia's mother: "But the brother of your family who was born with a jade? I heard about it a few years ago." I haven't seen it today, and it's still a little strange, but unfortunately it's sick. But what is the situation? But it doesn't matter? I should go over and see. ”

Mother Jia hurriedly stopped with a smile and said, "But the child's family is weak and thin, and he studied hard a few days ago, but he didn't pay attention to it last night, and he was blown by the wind, and it was a little hot." My usual selfishness is painful, so I can't go out to meet people and guests in the house, which is actually not a major symptom. Where do you dare to work anymore, you went over to the end? ”

Seeing that she was sincere, Chen gave up and nodded, "Yes." roaring in such a hurry, and tossing him to get up, etc., disturbed the recuperation. Lin Yatou went over, and the cousins who knew each other well didn't have so much etiquette, but it was just right. When I come back and tell me about the situation, I will be relieved. After finishing speaking, I saw that all the ladies were standing still, and hurriedly asked: "Why are you all standing? Or are you tired from playing for a while?"

Only then did everyone kick the shuttlecock again. Li Kun hurriedly ordered someone to move a chair from the house, spread a wolfskin mattress, and invited the two old ladies to sit. For a while, when there were young or weak people who were tired of playing, they retreated, wiped their faces and hands with a hot handkerchief, and then wrapped their big clothes, and watched the sisters play next to Jia's mother and Chen's side, and commented on which one kicked steadily and which one had many tricks.

Li Kun next to him looked at the hour, and saw that he had been playing for about half an hour, so he came up and said: "It's cold, and after enjoying this while, I still go to the house to sit and talk warmly." ”

Jia Mu only smiled and said that she was not cold, and asked Chen again. Chen smiled, "Ask her sisters to have fun." If you don't have a good time, wait until you have eaten and rested for the day, and then continue to play, if you don't have a good time, I will invite the girls to come to my house and have fun for a few more days. ”

When they heard this, they all said it was all the better. Shu Yi came up and grabbed her grandmother and said with a smile: "Mrs. This counts." While the eldest sister is still at home, we can play together for two days before we can be happy. ”

Chen twisted her face and smiled: "Just you think about your big sister." Since you are so concerned, why don't you go and say what you need to say first, and it's not too late to make up the post when you go home. ”

Shu Yi went to Ying, Tan, Xi, Xue, and Shi to say that they were invited to his house as guests. A few agreed. Jia Mu and Chen also nodded and smiled. Li Kun came up again, please go to the house. Jia Mu said: "It's almost time to eat when you look at the sun." and he did not sit in her sisters' room. Let's all go back to my place for dinner. "All the people agreed. Mother Jia called Mandarin Duck again: "You went to the wife's courtyard to pick up Miss Lin." ”

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