After Xiaohong and Qingwen left, Shi Xiangyun pulled Tanchun, sighed, and said, "I've lived here for so long, and it's the first time I've heard that this is a big family in this mansion and won't save money on our lips." I remember that last time, you asked your sister-in-law Gu to scramble an egg, and you also gave 100 dollars. ”

Tanchun said: "Sister-in-law Gu is the person summoned by the old lady, and it is naturally different from the second sister's side. ”

Shi Xiangyun tilted his head, looked at Tanchun and said, "What's the difference here?" ”

Tanchun replied: "No matter what, Sister-in-law Gu is the person summoned by the old lady, how can we juniors bother him lightly?" It makes sense to give 100 dollars. But here in the second sister, we are guests, so naturally we are different. In addition, the old lady often uses dishes such as pheasant and quail soup, which is fried melon seeds, and the pheasant breast is also used. But on the second sister's side, most of the eggs and ducks used are ordinary chickens and ducks, ordinary eggs and duck eggs. ”

Shi Xiangyun flattened his mouth and said, "That being said, don't you have to pay for eggs in the old lady's house?" No matter how much or more expensive food you eat, if it doesn't enter your stomach, it's all empty. As he spoke, he went back to the ingredients and said, "There are a lot of eggs here." ”

The mother-in-law on the side lowered her hand and said, "Let the two girls smile." These twenty eggs are the girl's share of ten years. Miss Shi's share is here, and the third girl's share is over there. Chickens and ducks are kept in cages at the back, and fish and shrimp are kept in water tanks. Do you want to see it? ”

Shi Xiangyun nodded again and again, "Last time." I ate a dish of fried crucian carp with green onions in my second sister's house. I remember it to this day. It's a pity that the old lady has a lot of pine nut bass in her house, but she rarely does this. I'm going to eat this today. ”

The woman smiled and said, "Miss Shi." This turned out to be a home-cooked dish for small households, and it was more expensive than sea bass. However, most of the fish and shrimp in this water are hair, but crucian carp is not. We girls love this the most. Our girls arranged for the two girls according to their own examples. Therefore, this pheasant, pigeon eggs, civet cats and other game will not be available until the season. Other. It's complete. ”

Shi Xiangyun clapped his hands and said, "It's weird." In the past, if I had a toothache, I would only feel bad if I ate fish. But that day I was greedy, and I ate most of my second sister's fried crucian carp with green onions. He didn't suffer much that night. ”

The mother-in-law smiled and listened, but did not speak.

In fact, he knew very well that most of the diseases in this inner house were the diseases of wealth. Eat well, move less. Faults made out. It's just this kind of talk, where can he export? It's just listening with your mouth closed and smiling.

Shi Xiangyun said again: "There is also the soup of the little lotus pod and small water chestnut that the second sister honored the old lady last time, and even Baoyu said it was good." It is said to be clean and refreshing, not greasy at all, and has a fresh fragrance of lotus leaves. Is this easy to do? ”

The woman smiled and said: "Miss Shi, please rest assured, this ingredient is complete, only the mold has to ask our girl to borrow it from the house, it is not a big deal." I just don't know when the girl wants to eat? It was eaten from the old lady's house. Or wait until the evening to eat? ”

Shi Xiangyun then remembered that he and Tanchun had moved to this back garden. But during the day, I have to accompany Jia's mother and Jia Baoyu to laugh.

Shi Xiangyun was suddenly deflated.

Tanchun is not easy to say, not to say goodbye to Jia's mother.

Morning and dusk are the rule.

Tanchun also said: "Since this is the case, let's save it for the evening." ”

The woman asked again: "Third girl, dare to ask the girl, tomorrow morning, when does the girl want to have breakfast?" ”

Tan Chunqi said: "Since you want to greet the old lady, you naturally eat at the old lady's place." What, is there something wrong? ”

The woman replied, "If you go back to the girl, the slave maid actually wants to ask the girl, I don't know how early and late the girl will get up, and what kind of snacks she will prepare at night." ”

Tanchun realized that something was wrong: "When did the second sister get up?" ”

The woman replied, "If you go back to the girl, you will be in the middle of the dynasty, so we will get up when our lord is ugly." Our girl will get up when she is young, first use snacks, pasta or something to pad her stomach, and then go to greet our lord and accompany him to breakfast, at this time, our second master will also come. When the time comes, our girl will send the old man to the court or send the old man to the front, and then send the second master to the second door. I came back and changed my clothes, and then went to greet the old lady, and accompanied the old lady to have breakfast and laugh. When we came down from the old lady's house, we girls would go to greet the wife, rub her body, and take care of the affairs in the wife's house. When our girl returned to her house, the morning was almost over, and our girl arranged things, took a nap, and when she got up, she would use some porridge such as mung bean porridge, barley porridge, preserved egg and lean pork porridge, etc. In the evening, our girl will go to greet the master again, accompany the master to dinner, and listen to the second master talk about things outside. After the unitary hour, we girls usually don't go out of our yard, but the stove doesn't stop. Because the girl has to read and write at night and do homework, she will inevitably have some supper......"

Shi Xiangyun was stupid when he heard it: "Second sister has so many things to do every day? Where did he come from the time? Doesn't he sleep? ”

In the past, Shi Xiangyun had heard that Jia Jiu had a lot of things to do, and there was very little time to rest. But in this case, Shi Xiangyun never believed it. Now hearing this mother-in-law say this, Shi Xiangyun is still skeptical.

Tanchun was silent for a while, and then said: "The behavior of the second sister reminds me of the allusion of Sanyu. It's no wonder that the second sister will be appreciated by the Daomen. People who work hard like the second sister, don't talk about girls, even boys are rare. Baoyu would never be like this......"

Shi Xiangyun also nodded: "In the past, I heard them say, I didn't believe it, but now that I heard about it, I know that the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold, and this sentence is not wrong at all." Second Brother Lian also worked so hard when he was taking the arithmetic exam, right? It's no wonder that the second brother Lian can have today. When will Baoyu be able to work so hard. ”

Tanchun sighed.

He is a smart man, although Jia Mu does not let girls know many things. But Tanchun is Tanchun after all, he has more heart than Shi Xiangyun, and he has his own way. So he knows more about some things than Shi Xiangyun. At least, he knew that Jia Baoyu would never be an official in his life, and at most he could only be a gentleman.

But Jia Baoyu's temperament is timid, as soon as he encounters a serious book, let him read more. And he was angry. When I came across those words, the novel was full of spirit.

Tanchun didn't know what to say.

He is a younger sister, and even if he has a thousand words, he can only put certain words in his heart.

Just when Tanchun and Shi Xiangyun were chattering. I saw Cui Mo waving his hand from afar, panting and running: "Girl, girl, the fourth girl is here, where is the old lady?" The old lady asked the girls to come over. ”

Tanchun was startled. Don't forget to ask: "The old lady invited the second sister?" ”

Cui Mo said: "How can you not be invited?" Sister Mandarin Duck went in person. Uncle Zhen in the east has been gone for a year. The eldest lord of Dongfu is such a son, where is he not sad? I heard that after this year, the old man of Dongfu has all gray hair, and his body is not very good. Originally, it was said that after waiting for Uncle Zhen's filial piety, he would continue to teach the third master, but now he can't bear it. Not only that, but the eldest master of Dongfu also sent the four girls here. ”

Tanchun listened. Immediately jumped up.

He and Shi Xiangyun hurriedly rushed to Jia's mother's upper room, but saw a group of people standing behind the rosewood marble screen. When they saw the two sisters coming, they all stood up cheering. Tanchun and Shi Xiangyun saw that there were men and women among these people, neither like people from Dongfu nor like the Jia family on the backstreet, so they hurriedly pulled Shi Xiangyun and ran away.

I entered Jia's mother's main room and gave a salute to Jia's mother, and before I had time to salute the three elders of Jia Jing, Jia pardon, and Jia Zheng, I saw Jia Jiu and Jia Qian and Jia Qing sisters also came.

After Jia Jiu entered the house, he first greeted Jia's mother, and then met Jia Jing, Jia Zheng, and Aunt Xue, Wang's wife, and then met with You Li Kun, and then greeted the sisters, and after that, it was Qin Keqing's turn to come up to greet Jia Jiu.

Everyone met each other before they took their seats.

There are few people in front of Jia Mu who are so complete. Therefore, in addition to a few elders, only Jia Jiu, Jia Qian, and Jia Qing, who have grades on their bodies, can sit on the embroidery pier, and even Jia Baoyu can only stand behind Mrs. Wang.

Jia Jing leaned on the crutches in his hand and said to Jia Yu: "Big brother, this matter is a foolish brother who is sorry for you." Last year, we said that when Zhen'er's anniversary passed, we still asked Cong'er to study with me. But my body ...... I plan to go back to Xuanqing Temple the day after tomorrow. We, four girls, will ask you in the future. ”

Jia Yu immediately said: "Brother Jing, you and I are good brothers, what is this kind of thing?" It's just that Xuanqing is clear and bitter, where is it better to be at ease in your own home? Brother Jing, you just want to practice, why don't you split a piece of land in your back garden? Why go out of your way? The four girls are small, Rong'er is even younger, and her work is also tender, even if Zhen's daughter-in-law and Rong's daughter-in-law are capable, they can't compare to your words and deeds. ”

Jia Jing shook his head.

How could he say that he avoided it because his son was gone?

The widower's father-in-law and the widow's daughter-in-law, no matter what age they are, as long as there are such two of them, will always attract gossip.

Jia Jing himself is already half a person in the loess, of course he doesn't care, but he still has a grandson.

Jia Jing always has to think about Jia Rong.

Jia Jing believes that without his terrible son, Qin Keqing is a man with means, and he will naturally be able to entrap his grandson.

Jia Zheng said stupidly: "What? Brother Jing is going to Xuanqingguan? Don't teach Cong'er anymore? ”

When he knew that Jia Jing was teaching Jia Cong, Jia Zheng wanted to stuff Jia Baoyu over, but unfortunately, Jia Baoyu was raised in front of Jia's mother, Jia's mother was unwilling to let go, and Jia Zheng was helpless. Yesterday, I finally heard that Jia Baoyu had moved out, and Jia Zheng was so excited that he didn't sleep all night, but who would have thought that it was just one night's work, and Jia Jing was actually going to become a monk? Don't even care about Xichun, who is only eight years old this year?

Jia Zheng's thoughts, Jia Mu saw it really well.

He sighed and said, "Since you have arrangements for respecting the eldest brother, I will listen to you respecting the eldest brother." He said to Jia Yu again: "Boss, you have a good relationship with your eldest brother, I think I have a lot to say, you go to the front and talk slowly." I'll leave the four girls. There are two girls here, and he can't afford to lose. ”

Jia Jing hurriedly thanked Jia's mother. Pulled Jia Yu away.

When Jia Jing and Jia Yu left, Jia Mu signaled outside the door and said, "You should have all seen it." The men in front of them all came from the south. The younger brothers and sisters of the eldest daughter-in-law brought their children to take refuge, this matter, the second girl, you can do it. Zhu's daughter-in-law's widow and cousin naturally live with Zhu's daughter-in-law. As for the Xue family, the old daughter-in-law, you can help your sister do the same. I am also tired. Go down, all of you. The second girl, the fourth girl will also be handed over to you. Don't be lazy. ”、

A few of them were named, and they hurriedly bowed down.

Jia's mother has always liked to be lively, and so many people suddenly came to the house. He should be happy. It's a pity that no matter how much interest he has today, he has been ruined by Jia Jing.

Jia's mother doesn't like the Jia family, and Jia Jing also looks at him unpleasantly. The contradiction between the two of them can start from Jia's mother or the great-granddaughter-in-law of the Jia family. So many years have passed. There are only a lot of contradictions between Jia Mu and Jia Jing. It can even be said that the two look at each other and hate each other. If it weren't for Jia Yu's relationship, today, Jia Mu would definitely not be willing to see Jia Jing. If it weren't for his daughter, Jia Jing would not have stepped into Jia's mother's yard.

After Jia Jiu agreed, he didn't leave immediately with Xichun, but squatted down and looked at Xichun at eye level: "Fourth sister, second sister, I have something to do now." You sit here for a while. Can I go back to my second sister's house with my second sister later? ”

Xichun nodded: "Since the second sister has something, please take care of herself." It's the same for me to be accompanied by a Qian girl and a Qing girl. ”

Jia Jiu smiled and nodded. After a few more words of explanation to Jia Qian and Jia Qing, he came out of Jia's mother's main room.

On the edge of the marble round table in front of the rosewood screen, only the Xing family is now left. Mrs. Wang had already taken Aunt Xue to pull Xue Zhen and Xue Baoqin into the side hall to talk, while Li Kun took the widow and cousins to her courtyard, leaving only the Xing family still in place.

Jia Jiu's girl is not easy to dismiss, in such a short period of time, they have already inquired about all the news they can inquire.

Needless to say, the Xue family and the Li family did come to join the Jia family, and unlike in the original book, they heard that Jia Yuanchun became the imperial concubine, and on the day of the Lantern Festival, it was full of flowers and cooking oil, so they had the idea of entering Beijing. But this time, they came for Jia Yu, Jia Jiu's father and daughter.

However, the stupid uncle is the stupid uncle, when he was on the road, he sold his sister after just a few mouthfuls of yellow soup, saying that when Mrs. Xing got married, she took away all the family business of their Xing family, completely ignoring the fact that Mrs. Xing missed her flowering period for the sake of their younger brothers and sisters, so that she was in the boudoir for more than twenty years, and finally could only marry Jia Yu, an old fool who could almost be his father, and the name of the master of Beijing was full of facts.

Looking at Mrs. Xing's brother Xing Dequan and his wife, who showed a flattering smile to him, and then looking at the second and third aunts of the Xing family, who looked a little similar to Mrs. Xing, but obviously concealed a trace of disdain in their envy, Jia Jiu smiled indifferently.

Jia Jiu said: "It stands to reason that my uncle brought two aunts over, so my father should come forward to entertain him." However, the father is not idle, the elder brother is in the yamen, and the younger brother is still young. If there is anything, it is the same for me to convey it on my behalf. I don't know what you have come all the way to Beijing, what is the so-called? ”

Second Aunt Xing snorted coldly: "Isn't it just a concubine." But Aunt Xing pulled her sleeves and had to shut up stupidly.

Jia Jiu replied: "That's right, I am a concubine, and I was recorded in my mother's name only after I got my father's eyes, and even my biological mother is likely to be the daughter of the king of Broken Island." But none of this should have anything to do with you, right? ”

Second Aunt Xing's temper was obviously not good, but she was suppressed by Third Aunt Xing.

Xing Dequan's wife looked at the two sisters-in-law, and then at her husband, so she had to stand up and say, "Anyway, my eldest sister-in-law is the girl's mother-in-law, so I will dare to call the girl a nephew and daughter." We couldn't get along in the south anymore, so we went all the way to my sister. If the government doesn't take us in, I'm afraid we'll be on the streets from now on. ”

"Oh? I asked my mother about Mother Wang, and I heard that when my mother got married, the Xing family's situation was still good, so it attracted countless people who coveted it. It is impossible for the mother to leave behind her younger brothers and sisters who are still adults, so she withdrew from her previous marriage, and has been pulling her uncle to adulthood, and married her aunt for her uncle, so she responded to the family affairs in this house. Am I right? ”

Second Aunt Xing interjected: "The eldest sister hasn't made all the family property as a dowry!" ”

was so panicked that Xing Dequan and Aunt Xing hurriedly went to cover his mouth.

Xing Dequan's wife blushed and said, "Niece and daughter, we really have no choice." This time we went to Beijing, we sold our house to make up enough money for the journey. ”

Jia Jiu said: "So you also believe the gossip that your mother took away all the family business?" ”

Xing Dequan and his wife just wanted to speak, but as soon as they raised their eyes, they saw Jia Jiu's cold eyes, and immediately shuddered.

Jia Jiu said: "When you say these words, are you not sorry? How old were you when there were no adults in your family? Can you keep your family's business? If you are no more than seven years old, along with that family business, you will have a life to live to this day? There are not only one or two children who have died in this world! If it weren't for your mother, you would have been reincarnated! Besides, when my mother got married, was the dowry all your Xing family's stuff? Didn't we give a dowry in our house? Anyway, at that time, my father was already a first-class general in the imperial court, and the dignified head of the Rongguo Mansion married a new wife, and he didn't even give a dowry? Do you want me to take out the old list of the family and the mother's dowry list and show it?! By the way, invite everyone in the Jingshi to come and watch the ceremony? I'm not afraid of losing face, my mother can only sigh at most, saying that I met the younger brothers and sisters of the white-eyed wolf, but it's you, unfilial piety, I see how you settle in Beijing! ”

In the original book, Wang Xifeng said that Jia Baoyu married a wife with 10,000 taels of silver. Jia Yu was the head of the Jia family at that time, even if he was filling the house in the steproom, where was this pomp and circumstance comparable to Jia Baoyu's white-bodied second-room ghost?

Therefore, Jia Jiu is very sure that the dowry given by the Jia family to Mrs. Xing will definitely not be less.

Xing Dequan's feet softened all of a sudden.

Second Aunt Xing said: "It is said that inside the door of the mansion, there are many things that turn black and white upside down." I'll see you today. ”

Jia Jiu said coldly: "Come on, go and invite the Shaoqing of Jingzhao Mansion to come." This kind of thing is not only related to the reputation of the mother, but also to the reputation of the father, and it must not be sloppy. Take my post, go to the south, and let the officials in the south bring all the evidence. I really don't know, after my mother got married, you have no constraints, drinking and gambling money, drinking and gambling money, playing all day long, not thinking about production, even if you don't think about production, you still pay attention to pomp, choose and eat every day, play silver, and ask for gold; If you have beads, you need precious stones; Eating fat geese, and slaughtering fat ducks. Don't you really know anything when we're in Kyori?! When I was eight years old, I dared to file a lawsuit, and you really thought that when you poured dirty water on my mother, I would be indifferent. ”

Xing Dequan's wife hurriedly jumped up and said, "Girl, girl, don't get me wrong. In fact, we also went to my aunt's wife, where would we have that kind of thought! It's just that you can also see that we have nothing to do, so I hope that my aunt can help us a little. The second and third aunts have no one when they are old, and there is also injustice in their hearts. Now I only have two wishes, one is to have a shelter from the wind and rain, and the other is to find a family affair for my daughter. ”

As he spoke, he pulled Xing Xiuyan from behind.

Xing Xiuyan even turned red. He is only thirteen years old, and he has also experienced the warmth and coldness of the world, but on the first day he saw this cousin, he was pressed into the dust by his cousin, and his life's events were also taken out as shields, how could he not be embarrassed, how could he not be wronged?

Jia Jiu looked at Xing Xiuyan, and was about to speak, when he heard Brother Parrot come out and say: "Second girl, the old lady said that it is not easy for Miss Xing to come to Beijing once, let the second girl keep Miss Xing for a few days." ”

Jia Jiu got up and smiled: "Oh? Really? What else does the old lady command? ”

Brother Parrot said: "The second lady took Miss Qin to greet the old lady, and the old lady liked it very much, and she had already left Miss Qin by her side." During the conversation, Miss Qin mentioned Miss Xing and said that it was not easy for Miss Xing. So the old lady was interested. ”

Jia Jiu nodded and said, "So where does the old lady plan to place Miss Qin and Sister Xing?" ”

Brother Parrot said, "The old lady has left Miss Qin in this house. It's Miss Xing, who is the niece and daughter of his wife. The old lady said that it was arranged by the girl. (To be continued......)