Red Mansion(43)

Leng Zixing's accident happened almost overnight. No one knows what's going on, whether it's someone offended. I only knew that it was the yamen who caught a Jiangyang thief, and they confessed Leng Zixing.

Zhou Rui's daughter cried uncontrollably: "In that day, it was my father who said that he was a capable person. Now that I have the ability, it is the ability to kill the head. How can it be born now? ”

"Don't cry first, it's useless to cry. Besides, you only complain about us, how can you not think about the life you have lived in the past few years, it is also the days of calling slaves and maids, and being a serious young grandmother. Besides, these years, isn't your son-in-law under your nose, and you should know if he has any connection with those Jiangyang thieves. Why did you mess up first? Zhou Rui's family only persuaded his daughter, and then turned his face to Zhou Rui's eyes, "You should go to the yamen first to find out, what kind of charter it is." Those who can spend money to dot first dot. I'll go and beg my wife for a while, and I'll take the post and put it to rest. ”

Zhou Rui touched the silver from the cabinet, pocketed it in his arms, turned around and went out.

Zhou Rui's family persuaded his daughter: "When you go back, you will gather your son-in-law's wealth first, no matter whether you can save people or not, you will have to live your own life." ”

"How do I know where to collect his wealth? Zhou Rui's daughter cried: "On weekdays, it is only for the family, and when I ask for silver, I give it generously." But where the money is, I really don't know. ”

Zhou Rui's heart first 'chuckled', it seems that this son-in-law can be saved and saved, and he will be saved if he is not saved. Otherwise, who will go if the family fortune is cheaper. However, looking at his son-in-law like this, he doesn't like his daughter much. This made her heart a little annoyed.

"Then you have to go back first, just that one yard and one shop are enough for you to live. "Zhou Rui's hatred of iron does not become steel. It's all used to being ruthless, and there's no shrewdness at all.

After sending their daughter, Zhou Rui's family hurried to Mrs. Wang. This can only be done with a post from the house.

Madame Wang closed her eyes and held the Buddha beads in her hand. She knew about Zhou Rui's family for a long time. There is nothing in this house that can be hidden. But this is still a little annoyed in my heart, only the people around her have accidents all day long, what kind of decent thing can't be done. But this week, the Rui family is really someone who can't leave him for the time being. She took care of a lot of things out there. Now that you are fierce, where to find the right person.

I listened to Zhou Rui's words: "This matter shouldn't trouble Mrs., but in the future, all the things in the old lady's place must find a proper exit, my son-in-law is nothing else, but in this antique shop, there is no one more familiar than him." The price is also reasonable. Don't dare to earn the money in our house, after all, he has to live on the house. Looking for another one, one is afraid that it will not be stable, and the other is afraid that the price is not suitable. This comes and goes, and the loss is not half a star. Besides, my son-in-law has been in the capital all these years, and he has also done his duty, so he colluded with bandits. It's just that the mall is like a battlefield, and it is unknown if someone framed it. ”

The Wang family is naturally skeptical, and this rumor has a nose and eyes, and it is by no means false. There must be something wrong with this. It's not difficult to get people out of it, but you have to let the people below know that you're not the foolish person. He said: "This is groundless, and it may not be without a cause." If you really do such a hurtful deed, and the mansion rashly mixes in, you will lose the reputation of the mansion. You should be cautious. ”

Zhou Rui's family smiled and said: "I don't dare to hide it from my wife, if I want to talk about it inappropriately, I'm afraid that it will be caused by making friends by mistake." This businessman, shopping around, where can he not recognize a few friends who are not well-educated. Therefore, there are also people who are implicated. But he himself would never dare to make a living without a head. ”

Mrs. Wang nodded: "Then you can go and get the post on our house and try it." ”

Zhou Rui's family happily responded.

But this matter is not something that can be dredged up by the Jia family's face. The defense of the capital is under the control of Wen Tianfang. The privilege of the Jia family's idea is not good for him at all. Zhou Rui's family begged his grandfather to tell his grandmother to put in a lot of silver, only to know which master had the final say in this matter. But no matter how stupid Zhou Rui is, he also knows that the post in his hand is afraid that he will not be able to hand it out. They all knew about the conflict between the Xue family and the Jinghai Marquis Mansion. The wife of the Xue family even gave her five thousand taels of silver, and the wife did not go to the Lin family to open a mouth. It was still the girl of the Xue family who relied on her friendship with the eldest girl of the Lin family to ask to go to the door, and the people gave that kind of thing. What kind of green onion is he, the Lin family knows who he is.

Zhou Rui and his family were really anxious. is just this one daughter, if this son-in-law is beheaded, how will the daughter's life live. The two of them have this hope for the rest of their lives.

"You go and beg the second grandmother, who in the family doesn't know that the second grandmother has the best relationship with the eldest girl of the Lin family. Zhou Rui looked at her mother-in-law and said.

Zhou Ruijia's complexion changed, and she really didn't respect Wang Xifeng during this time. But now there is only one way to go. She simply touched her face, and at this time, her face was worth a few dollars.

Wang Xifeng knew that Zhou Rui's family wanted to see her, and a little mocking smile appeared in her heart. So, this person, don't get carried away. No, there are times when she begs to come to the door now.

Zhou Rui's family originally thought that Wang Xifeng would have to put some difficulties on himself, and he didn't want people to have any ugly looks.

Wang Xifeng asked Zhou Rui's family to sit down, and then said with a sympathetic face: "There are some words that are not suitable for me to say." But I don't say it, and I guess others won't dare to tell you, look at your hard work for this son-in-law. I can't bear it either. After all, you also married my aunt from the Wang family to the Jia family. It's a little closer than others. ”

This is said very affectionately, but Zhou Rui's family is a little confused. What others dare not say to her.

Wang Xifeng forcibly suppressed the smile on the corner of his mouth, and then said with a sympathetic expression: "Your son-in-law can raise women outside the face, and he also gave birth to a son." The kid is no longer young. It is estimated that people are just in case there are too many people in our house to hide it. didn't settle the mother and son in the capital, and hid the people in Tongzhou. He has always been a businessman, and it is common for him to go out for three or five days without going home. It is only half a day's journey from Tongzhou to the capital. It's also a waterway wharf, and goods from all over the place are concentrated here. He went to Tongzhou, and no one doubted it. If it weren't for finding out his old background this time, I wouldn't know that he was such a person. The women in Tongzhou are also serious grandmothers. No one knew it was a house. ”

Zhou Ruijia's face turned blue, and she didn't want to believe it in her heart. But she also knew that Wang Xifeng would never joke about this kind of thing. I couldn't help but say: "My son-in-law is a filial person, and he is good for my daughter." Grandma said this fiercely, and I couldn't slow down in my heart for the time being. ”

"This is also the news that I just got from the Yamen. Your son-in-law is very close to the mother and son. Xu knew that this time things were going to be bad, so at the last moment, he sent a trustworthy guy to deliver a letter to the mother and son, and asked the mother and son to go back to their hometown. When the people in the yamen went to look for it, the mother and son had already boarded the boat and went all the way south. Presumably, your son-in-law's furniture is in that woman's hands. Besides, do you know where your son-in-law's hometown is? But the woman knows it. Tell me, who would have thought that it would be such a person. This is all found in the yamen to deliver the message, and the guy confessed. We don't dare to talk nonsense. Wang Xifeng shook his head, looking helpless and sympathetic.

Zhou Ruijia's face is not white now, but green. It's good that you are a cold son, what did you do with the two of you. couldn't help but ask angrily: "Grandma, do you know the whereabouts of the mother and son now?" "You can't kill them if you find them, but at least you have to sell them to that filthy place.

Wang Xifeng said in his heart, why should I tell you that you have committed murder in vain, so he said: "This has little to do with your son-in-law's case, the yamen did not track it down, and I don't know it." What I know now is that these are all private messages shared by Lin Yutong to himself. I don't like to say it. How to drip it.

Where does Zhou Rui's family still have the desire to save people now, they just want to let the son-in-law die in prison quickly, otherwise the yard and shop will not be able to reach the name of his daughter.

I don't know anything like this. I don't know how many people watch their two of them jumping around like two fools, secretly laughing. The more I think about it, the more I hold my breath, and I feel distressed and a little angry at my daughter. How confused it must be to be deceived by a man like this.

Xiaohong watched Zhou Rui's family leave like this, and whispered, "Fortunately, it's gone." With this person's pestering skills, it is not easy to get rid of it. ”

Now she was afraid that she would only think of stuffing money into those servants, so that his son-in-law would suffer a little, and confess to the mother and son. If she can't toss anything else, I'm afraid she just can't hate her son-in-law to die soon. But if you think about it, if Leng Zixing can't die this time, the Rui family won't have to live in fear this week. There are no bandits who are alone in their own group. There must be a connection behind this. After that, she was afraid for many days. Just look at her hilarity. Wang Xifeng sneered. But I didn't envy the taste of power in my heart. said that he would take it, Lin Yutong did things, and it was really reliable.

Xiaohong's eyes turned and said, "Grandma's sour soup today is good, and it is the most appetizing." I'll send a bowl to the old lady. Then by the way, I told the mandarin duck about it. The mandarin duck was only afraid of hating Zhou Rui's family to death in his heart. If you have a chance, you can't stumble. Besides, this old lady's things came out of the mandarin duck's hands, and the final direction had to be decided by grandma. The relationship with the mandarin duck still has to get along well.

Wang Xifeng stretched out his hand and nodded Xiaohong, and said, "Clever!"

The mandarin duck listened to Xiaohong's gossip-like joke, and the corners of his mouth curled. Now, she prefers the second grandmother like this. Even if the second grandmother wants the old lady's things, most of them will be on the surface, rather than threatening people. It makes people feel uncomfortable. Seeing that Xiaohong was clever, he said: "Sue your master, I know her thoughts." ”

Xiaohong smiled: "My sister only said this, it was too outward." ”

Lin Yutong saw that the matter was handled cleanly, and he knew that this was not something that a shopkeeper could do. But Wen Tianfang is willing to intervene, and she has nothing unacceptable. The auction is not in a hurry, and with decent auction items in hand, it is not too late for people to prepare. It's not something that can be done in a day or two, and taking her time, she feels that the last thing she lacks now is time.

Throughout the summer, the Lin family was busy with Wen Tianfang and Lin Yutong's decision. Although it is only a marriage, it is also lively enough. 's own family affairs, no matter how capable the girl's family is, she can't interfere in person. They were all the daughters of the Zhang family who came to Zhang Luo. The Jia family wanted to intervene, but Lin Ruhai didn't invite them at all. Jia Mu sent someone to test twice, but Lin Ruhai only pretended not to understand. There was no stubble at all. However, Jia Baoyu came to the Lin family twice, Lin Yuyang received him, and sent the person away. The girls of the Jia family came, and Lin Yutong came forward to stop them. Now that Lin Daiyu has made a decision, she shouldn't take care of the rest of the things. Dr. Su came to the capital, and after the family was settled, he patiently taught Daiyu. One taught with his heart, the other learned with his heart, and within a few days, Lin Yutong, an auditor, became more and more difficult to listen to. It has to be said that there should be a difference in people's IQ. At least Lin Yutong feels that her brain is definitely not as smart as Lin Daiyu, and she is only a teenage girl, and she is still a junior high school student in modern times, and it is the time to absorb knowledge. Once inside, she was less easily distracted. It means that you don't hear what is going on outside the window.

When the summer heat passed and the chrysanthemums were in full bloom, the Lin family ushered in an unexpected guest-Grandma Liu.

Grandma Liu knew Lin Yutong's identity, so she inquired directly and went to the Lin family, and now Grandma Liu is in charge of the grange for Wang Xifeng, and her life is also rich. He drove the donkey cart and took the board with him, and he came. The descendants of the Lin family do not have such obvious dislikes of the poor and love the rich. If you really have it, you don't dare to leak it, knowing that the master doesn't like it, you will put it on your face if you are stupid.

The subordinates on the corner gate brought Grandma Liu in and placed her in the gatehouse before they came to report. Lin Yutong was very surprised. Busy calling someone to please.

Seeing that Grandma Liu's basket was not a rare thing, it was just a few tender pumpkins and various vegetables, and it was also fresh and fresh, so he smiled and asked someone to take it. "Seeing that the pumpkin is tender, I asked someone to wrap a bun and eat it after a while. ”

When Grandma Liu saw that the girl was not disgusted, she immediately smiled more sincerely: "I heard about the girl's happy event, and then I knew that the two nobles that my wife and son have met in her life were originally a family." It can be seen that the bodhisattvas, gods and Buddhas all have long eyes. I thought I would come early and kowtow to the girl to say hello, but I thought that the house should be busy, so I didn't dare to disturb it. Thinking that in the autumn, the melons and vegetables came down, so I gave the girl a try. ”

"Grandma is too polite. Lin Yutong smiled as he spoke, and he was not embarrassed, "Grandma's life is okay now, looking at the melons and vegetables, I'm afraid there will be a bumper harvest this year." ”

As soon as Grandma Liu talked about crops, she was full of crops. Lin Yutong was not impatient and listened with relish. That board is no longer a little urchin with a snot. Look, it's also a school, and there are rules.

Lin Yutong left Grandma Liu to eat. Before sending her away, he said: "Grandma doesn't worry about eating and drinking today, so I won't send those things." These are the only books that my brother used. There are annotations on it, and I think it should be of some use to the board. This little heart, grandma is welcome. ”

This is more expensive than any gold and silver to Grandma Liu. "Amitabha, who doesn't know that Master Lin is Tanhualang, and Young Master Lin is also a talented man. "Grandma Liu recites the Buddha directly. The private school in his village is just a child.

Grandma Liu left the Lin family and said to Ban'er: "This book has to be read carefully, and it will become a heirloom treasure in the future." If you read all this book, you can also take the exam before you come back. ”

The children of poor families have long been in charge, and Ban'er hurriedly responded, and these books are not available to the gentlemen in the school.

When Grandma Liu entered the city, she naturally wanted to see Wang Xifeng. This time it can be regarded as familiar, and I am looking for the little red girl. This Xiaohong's parents are all decent people in the house, and no one is embarrassed for her. It didn't take long for Xiaohong to come and pick up people. "Grandma didn't say a word when she came, and she didn't care whose carriage it was, so she brought her grandma by the way. ”

"Where is it so troublesome, now my legs and feet are still sharp, and I can still walk. Grandma Liu said: "Knowing that the second grandmother is happy, I don't feel at ease if I don't come to see it." ”

The two talked all the way and entered Wang Xifeng's courtyard all the way. Wang Xifeng is already pregnant. The stomach bulged slightly. When Grandma Liu saw it, she said, "It's a kid." ”

Everyone loves to hear this, especially the words of such an old man, which makes Wang Xifeng's heart feel a little more steady, "I borrowed my grandmother's auspicious words." With that, he invited Grandma Liu to sit at the door. "Grandma came suddenly, but something. ”

"One is to say hello to the eldest girl and grandmother of the Lin family, and the other is to ask grandma how to calculate this year's rent. Seeing that Wang Xifeng was puzzled, Grandma Liu said: "This year's wind and rain are smooth, but I have collected more." Some families collect rent, and the price rises by 10%. Let me ask grandma what kind of charter you are. ”

Wang Xifeng nodded, it turned out that there was such a reason. When I think about it, I can't say that I want to take root in that place in the future, but reputation and popularity are extremely important. Otherwise, it won't be able to take root. He said: "Our family only has rent-free, and there is never a rent increase." If the harvest is not good, we will either reduce or exempt it. The harvest is good, everyone pays it on time, and that's it. It should only be a blessing for the child in the womb. ”

Grandma Liu nodded hurriedly, "Now, our family's land will be easy to manage." Grandma just rest assured, there are more people who talk about grandma's goodness, and blessings will naturally come. ”

It happened that Grandma Grandma came with her eldest sister, and Wang Xifeng asked Grandma Liu to name her eldest sister, and then there was Sister Qiao.

Wang Xifeng only had this girl and this one in her stomach, both of which hurt. Now I feel that I have done something good for my children, and I am happy. I chatted with Grandma Liu again.

"I don't see Miss Ping. Grandma Liu remembered that there was such a decent girl last time, and she couldn't help but ask.

Xiaohong smiled and said: "Now I can't call Miss Ping, I should call Aunt Ping." ”

Before Grandma Liu could speak, she heard footsteps outside, and then the curtain was lifted, and Ping'er came back.

"What are you talking about, girl? Ping'er scolded Xiaohong first, and then looked at it, and when she saw that it was Grandma Liu, she hurriedly stepped forward to say hello.

When Grandma Liu saw Ping'er's dress, it was indeed not the girl's dress. And I counted it in my heart. It's strange that the second grandmother is next to the little red girl. It turns out that there is such a reason. This is not really good for a wife and concubine. Presumably, these private rooms of the second grandmother, this Ping girl does not know. He smiled and said, "My family is having a better time this year, I picked up fresh melons and fruits and sent them to grandma, wife, and old lady to try them." ”

Ping'er only said that he couldn't live his life anymore, so he came to find someone to help. smiled and said: "That's a good feeling, grandma loves something fresh and refreshing now." ”

Wang Xifeng and Xiaohong glanced at each other, after all, they were old people, and they didn't need to tell them, they knew what they could and couldn't say. Wang Xifeng diverted the topic and said: "I saw you blushing, but you didn't drink less. If you don't lie down, who can push you behind you. ”

"I couldn't excuse myself, so I asked my grandmother to pull and pour a few sips. Ping'er touched her face and said with a smile: "It's a pity that grandma can't eat it, that crab is half a catty in size." Those are not enough, except for those who have heads and faces, others can't get them. I brought a few back, just in time to ask Xiaohong to accompany my grandmother to eat. It's still hot. ”

"You're greedy, I'm not. Wang Xifeng said this, but he really asked Xiaohong to take Grandma Liu and Ban'er to eat while it was hot. Only leaned on the couch to talk to Ping'er.

"But there's something. Wang Xifeng asked Ping'er.

"It's not a big deal. Only this month's monthly money, so far, my wife has not been able to send it down. Now, even the attackers in the treasure jade house have asked. It's hard to think about. Ping'er whispered.

"Can it not be difficult. Wang Xifeng said: "If you go to the kitchen to ask for a bowl of egg custard, you will have to pay dozens of dollars, that is, in the Baoyu House, so many young ladies seem to have girls, and they will get as much silver." No matter how much the old lady subsidizes, she can't stand this expense. The subordinates in the family are becoming more and more accustomed to being unpresentable. Serving the master is what should be shared. Now, the masters seem to be raised by the minions below. Wait, wait...... When they were all sold, they knew how good the days were now. ”

"But there's no way to go on like this. I'd like to confuse the day. But my wife didn't speak, but they all came to me to ask for money. What do I give. Ping'er couldn't help but complain with the strength of the wine.

"If you play tricks in front of me, I don't believe that the people below don't know about my wife's profits. Wang Xifeng laughed shamefully.

Ping'er pursed her lips and smiled: "Mrs. is too much, and now she doesn't even let go of this idea." I only took everyone's silver to earn silver, who doesn't gossip, yesterday, the eldest lady called me to go, and only asked her to take five hundred taels of silver now. It is estimated that he also wants to make money. ”

"Just her brain......," Wang Xifeng said disdainfully.