The gold collar given by Jia's mother, although it is said that it is also pendant with gold locks and inlaid with jewelry, but he specially found it and put it in front of Guanyin for a night. What matters is not the gold itself, nor this night, but Jia's mother's attitude. Mother Jia gave the Zhang sisters a gold collar in public, which the girls of the Jia family had, and took it out in public and put it on the Zhang sisters, which showed his recognition of the Zhang sisters. And the rest of the Jia family gave the two children things in a good purse. It's something given by Jia Jiu, if it wasn't for Shi Xiangyun calling it away, it wouldn't have been opened in public.

But Aunt Xue was a guest, and she actually opened the purse in front of everyone to reveal the hairpins inside, four butterfly love flower hairpins with gold and rubies, and four phoenix hairpins, all of which he gave Xue Baochai before entering Beijing. At that time, their family had just come out of filial piety, and Aunt Xue felt sorry for her daughter, so she specially called the shopkeeper of the famous jewelry shop in Jinling to her home, and rushed to the new and beautiful time, and gave her daughter a lot of gold jewelry, and these eight hairpins were part of it.

Later, the Xue family moved to Beijing, and Aunt Xue took her children into Beijing to live in the Jia family. Just like Xue Baochai, he found out his identity, many newly made clothes could not be worn, and the matching jewelry naturally could not be worn. Xue Baochai also has a number, the serious girl of the Jia family is still dressed like that, and her appearance is much better, if there are too many girls who overpower the master's family, it is also rude. Therefore, he has always kept these jewelry. Today, if it weren't for the fact that the meeting gift prepared by Aunt Xue before was too low, it would be a little rude. Xue Baochai will not tell the girls to take out these beloved things. He originally wanted to keep these jewelry for a few more years. and shall be a dowryman in the future.

It's just that Xue Baochai is smart, but his mother is not smart enough. He once again regarded Jia's mother as the women of the families who held the Xue family who interacted with him in Jinling in the old days. actually showed off his wealth in front of Jia's mother. The hairpin is indeed beautiful, and the gems on it are also very valuable, and the market value of the light is enough to throw off Jia Mu's gold collar a street. If you give such jewelry, you will give it, so why bother to show it in public? Aunt Xue, who did such an act, was a little overdone.

However, in any case, Aunt Xue is also Xue Baochai's mother, and it is impossible for Xue Baochai to embarrass his mother in public, and even he has to deal with it. Find a way to make up for Aunt Xue's faux pas.

Xue Baochai is very smart, he knows that Shi Xiangyun, whose parents are dead, is very accountable at some times, that is, he himself will not shout out, and he will also ask Jia Baoyu to come forward. All he has to do is to arouse Shi Xiangyun's interest. I saw that he gently took the other two purses from Xiangling's hand, and used his sleeves to block Shi Xiangyun's sight, but he just used the reflection of his ring to attract Shi Xiangyun's attention, and handed the two purses to the Zhang sisters respectively. He also said: "We can't compare to the old lady, nor can we compare to the second sister, and some are just vulgar things." The two sisters should not be disgusted. ”

This was said beautifully, at least Jia Yuanchun's face was obviously relieved. And Shi Xiangyun really cared about what Xue Baochai sent. gently pinched the back of Jia Baoyu's hand behind Jia Mu's back. Jia Baoyu understood and said, "Sister Bao, what is the meeting gift you prepared?" ”

looked at Jia Baoyu's sparkling eyes. Zhang Qian and Zhang Qing glanced at each other and looked at Jia Mu in embarrassment. Of course, Jia Mu will not let Jia Baoyu down. said: "Speaking of which, the old woman is also curious. My aunt took out such precious jewelry. Bao girl has always been a coincidence, what kind of things will she take out today? ”

Seeing this, Zhang Qian had to present her purse to her sister. Mother Jia asked the girls to open it, it turned out that their sisters were all crystal butterfly hairpins, a pair of crystal inlaid silver bracelets, but one was light yellow and the other was pink. Although it is delicate, the color is not right, and it is just a thing to coax children.

Xue Baochai said beautifully, Jia Yuanchun was also decent, he smiled: "My cousin also said that this is a vulgar thing, if you believe this, we are the real vulgar." If I know well, this is the signature new product of the famous century-old Ruyi Silver Building on Jinshui Street in Jinling? I remember my mother said that the things in this silver building are the most exquisite, especially the crystal hairpin, which is carved naturally, and it is not something that can be obtained by leisure. ”

Xue Baochai smiled smugly, but did not speak, very reserved.

When Zhang Qian heard this, she and her sister hurriedly thanked Aunt Xue again, and then thanked Xue Baochai, so they gave Jia's mother a salute again, and after getting permission, they sat down under Jia Jiu.

A room full of people, Jia's mother sat alone on the couch above. Jia Baoyu and Shi Xiangyun were next to him, which was also the position of Jia Baoyu and Shi Xiangyun in the past. On the left hand is Aunt Xue sitting on the chair. The two chairs below, the first one to sit in the east is Jia Jiu, who is holding his younger brother, and below him are the Zhang sisters; The first backrest chair in the west is Jia Yuanchun, and below is Xue Baochai, Tanchun and Xichun.

Xichun is young, and Jia Cong is even younger. These two had no idea what the performance of these people in the room meant. The two milk dolls were being held, but they were both staring around. Before, the Zhang sisters stood in the middle of the room, greeted the elders, and accepted gifts from the elders, which attracted their attention, and after that, they lost interest. Now, the middle of the room is empty, and they have spotted each other.

A child's memory is very good. They both apparently recognized each other and remembered the hatred between the two sides. The two children, who couldn't even speak, stared at each other tightly, their eyes widened, like two young beasts unleashing killing intent on each other, warning each other not to approach.

It's a pity that adults don't understand their intentions, at least Jia Mu doesn't know. Seeing Jia Cong and Xichun staring at each other tightly, Jia's mother thought that the two children were happy because they had found a playmate, so she hurriedly said, "Let's go to the suite, there is a big bed there, enough for them to crawl." ”

Jia Jiu felt that there was something wrong with Jia Cong's feelings, he had never seen Jia Cong like this before, but he didn't think too much about it. picked up Jia Cong and followed Jia's mother into the east suite.

Xichun's grandmother put down Xichun first, Jia Jiu hesitated for a moment, and also put Jia Cong on the side of Xichun. When Xichun was still in the arms of Grandma. just stared at Jia Cong and waited for Jia Cong to be put down. He stared at Jia Cong first, and waited for Jia Jiu to straighten up. He looked at this Jia Cong, and saw that Jia Cong had been sitting there playing with his fingers, and suddenly pounced on it, and took a bite on Jia Cong's little face. Jia Cong burst into tears, his hands slapped indiscriminately, and he crackled on Xichun's body, and Xichun's face was also hit twice. Xichun couldn't bear the pain, and she also wowed and cried.

Jia Mu turned around. I was really stunned by these two little things. However, Jia Jiu reacted quickly and hurriedly picked up his younger brother, only to see that Jia Cong still had a bright tooth mark on his face. Jia Jiu kissed Jia Cong on the one hand, gently patted Jia Cong's back, and kept whispering to comfort Jia Cong, telling him that he "flew away in pain". Xichun's grandmother is also comforting Xichun on the other side.

Xue Baochai reacted quickly, he said: "Last time, the second sister went to the princess's mansion to participate in the hairpin party, and Brother Cong was gone, and the second sister cried and made trouble, and beat the fourth sister several times. I think the fourth sister still remembers this incident. ”

Jia Mu said: "These two little things. I'm really here to collect debts. Whose children are making such a fuss with them? That is, the second girl is good-natured, and as soon as Cong'er made trouble, he repeatedly comforted him, and held him around the house. Get him used to this temper. Changed to someone else's home. Where will it be up to him! ”

Zhang Qingdao: "When we were at home, the cousins also made a lot of trouble, and the elders were sometimes annoyed. It's just a few clicks when I catch it, and I'm sure I'll be obedient. The little cousin is a good blessing. The second aunt hurt him, the old lady said so. In fact, isn't this distressing in my heart? ”

Jia Mu said: "How do you know that I am distressed? ”

Zhang Qingdao: "Isn't it? If the old lady doesn't care about the little cousin, how can the little cousin dare to make such a fuss in front of the old lady? Isn't it because the old lady knows that the old lady feels sorry for him, so she dares to be presumptuous in front of the old lady? I heard that not only the little cousin, but also the other cousins and aunts, all of them were raised by the old lady. I think the old lady said that her cousin would make trouble, but in her heart she was happy that her cousin was in good health, and he would definitely be able to grow up peacefully and start a family in the future. ”

Jia Mu nodded Zhang Qing's little nose and said, "You know again." Yes, I have long been used to the noise of children. Don't say that these grandchildren, that is, the second child and Min'er, weren't they also raised by me? is the eldest child, and he was hugged by his mother-in-law not long after he was born. In the past, I was always worried, I couldn't hear the noise of children at home for more than ten years, and there were only a few people living in such a big house. At that time, I was at peace day and night. Now that I have you and your cousins and aunts in front of me, I am a little more settled in my heart. It's a pity that there are still too few people in the family. ”

Shi Xiangyun said: "Old lady, what else do you say?" After two years, Lian's second sister-in-law entered the door, and the second brother will marry you a granddaughter-in-law, why are you so worried? ”

Jia Mu said: "Then it will be a few years." After sighing, he realized that he had lost his words and said, "Mrs. Auntie, let you see the joke." The old woman is old, and she loves to think crankily. ”

Aunt Xue said: "Not only the old lady has such a heart, but also our family. There is only one seedling in our family, and I am looking forward to marrying him a daughter-in-law. It's a pity that he doesn't know how to be motivated, and he is young, which really worries me. ”

Mother Jia patted Aunt Xue's hand and said, "Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren." A qiē will be fine. When they grow up, they will get better. ”

While talking, the maids and servants below set up the tables, chairs, dishes and chopsticks, and invited the masters to take their seats.

Mother Jia saw that Jia Cong and Xichun were still crying, so she motioned for them to eat first. It is still Jia Mu who sits in the main seat, with Jia Baoyu in her left hand and Shi Xiangyun in her right hand. Below Jia Baoyu is Aunt Xue, then Jia Yuanchun and Xue Baochai Tanchun, and below Shi Xiangyun, there is Zhang Qian in a position, and then Zhang Qing. There is exactly a position between Zhang Qing and Tanchun.

As an elder, of course Jia Mu would not wait for Jia Jiu. So they ate first, and Jia Jiu continued to appease Jia Cong. If it weren't for the presence of the masters, and Jia Jiu on the side to appease Jia Cong, the grandmother of Xichun would have to cover Xichun's mouth and nose. It's just that now, he can only carefully appease Xichun, and he has to be worried to prevent angering Jia Mu, the ancestor. (To be continued......)