Chapter 24: Mother and Daughter
When she arrived at Wang Xifeng, Aunt Zhao crackled and told the matter, and she didn't care that it was time for the housekeepers to report, and a group of people were standing below. The people below are naturally not as blind as her, and they all find excuses to leave.
Sister Feng has always looked down on Aunt Zhao, and when she heard her say that it was such a trivial matter, she only felt that she had nothing to do, and she didn't want to care about it at all. Looking at Aunt Zhao's posture, the whole house has been spread all over her, she just let go of this matter for fear of being said to be unfair, biased towards Baoyu, and will only find a soft and unbacked envoy, so she asked Ping'er to bring someone to bring the maid over, and she will deal with it.
Jiang Yan was on duty when this incident came out, although she heard the movement behind her, she didn't pay attention to it, there are so many people in this courtyard, there will be no trouble one day.
When she went to eat at noon, with Wang Xifeng's vigorous and resolute action, this matter had been dealt with, and the story of the spread was like this, the cold weather has turned cold recently, and many people have become ill, including Meiren. The little maid was too strict because she was too charming, so she secretly hid a few herbs when decocting the medicine, wanting to make her sick for a long time, and she didn't have the strength to reprimand them again. It's just a little naughty, but in order to warn everyone, the maid has been kicked out. Meiren's illness couldn't be hidden, so her parents took her back and took it well.
Who didn't come from a little maid, they were all raised by the sisters above, if there is no complaint, I don't believe it, but this maid is too bold, and she really dares to do it! But in the end, this is just a small contradiction before the maids, and everyone didn't pay attention to it.
But within a few days, there was another rumor among the maids in private.
It is said that the maid's mother was sick two years ago, and she stole the painting and sold it, but the maid found that the painting was missing, and she had to find it back, and the maid spent a lot of money to redeem the painting and quietly put it back, but her mother went because she had no money to buy medicine, and she has always held a grudge against the charmer. This time, I saw that Meiren was sick, so I changed her medicine in private, and secretly opened the window, for fear that she would not die, and sure enough, Meiren's condition became worse and worse. Although I know that she was killed now, the old lady, Baoyu, and Daiyu all live in this hospital, how can I let her stay for a long time, and let her Lao Ziniang take her out to ask for medical advice, but unfortunately it was delayed for too long, and the person disappeared in a few days.
Jiang Yan sighed in her heart when she heard this, Meiren actually died? A few days ago, she saw her energetically commanding a group of maids to pack up Baoyu's spring shirts, why was it so sudden?
She took advantage of the break to run to Qianyunxuan, and the maids inside all looked solemn and did things lightly, for fear of upsetting the big girls. Meiren has served Baoyu for so many years, no matter how good or bad the relationship is with her, the people she knows are gone, it is always a sad thing.
Jiang Yan saw Qian Xue coming out of the main house depressed, and hurriedly ran over, she knew that Qian Xue and Meiren had the best relationship, and she would definitely be able to ask the real situation.
Jiang Yan looked at Qian Xue cautiously, and said hesitantly: "Sister Qian Xue, Sister Mei is okay, she ......"
Qian Xue's eyes were red: "Even you all know?" The poor charming man has served Baoyu for so many years, and he can't even let him know that he is dead! ”
"What?" Jiang Yan didn't know what she meant, why couldn't she let Baoyu know?
Qian Xue took a deep breath, "It's nothing, thank you for asking her, I'm not the only one who cares about her." ”
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Jiang Yan was in a very low mood, although she often saw charming people, she didn't have much contact, but after all, she was someone she knew. And she remembered that Meiren found out about Baoyu's attack, did this have anything to do with Meiren's death, or did she think too much? But it's a coincidence that the time is so close. This matter was stuffy in her heart, but there was no one around to talk to.
She returned to the front yard in frustration, and her old partner on duty apricot patted her on the shoulder, "What are you doing?" With a sad face, rub your face quickly, and carefully my sisters saw and scolded you! ”
"I've heard that the ...... is flattering"
"Phew! Say no more! Xing'er saw that the masters were laughing in the Xinuan Pavilion, and she didn't notice this, so she breathed a sigh of relief, "The old lady didn't let me talk about this matter in front of Baoyu, for fear that he would know that it would be sad, I didn't have time to tell you if you ran too fast before." ”
Jiang Yan was dissatisfied: "Can't say this? Anyway, I followed him. ”
Xing'er didn't care, "Baoyu is still young, what if she is frightened and confused?" The old lady had already rewarded her with twenty taels of silver, which was decent enough. ”
Jiang Yan still has to say something, seeing Xing'er as a matter of course, she didn't want to say anything in an instant, and after entering Jiafu for two or three years, she deeply felt for the first time what a slave was.
Rongqing Hall is still peaceful, as if there is no missing person at all, Baoyu has asked if Meiren has recovered from illness, why not come back, a few words to change the topic, after a few days only said that her parents miss the child, has begged his wife to go home. There has never been a shortage of maids around Baoyu, and after a long time, he let go and didn't mention it again.
Jiang Yan watched Meiren go from a big girl under one person to no one to mention it, but it only took a short month. It didn't take long to think about it, and no one even remembered it, and the traces of this person disappeared completely. Something inevitably hurts her.
Fortunately, she still has a tree hole, Xie Jingxing was poured by her with a lot of life and equality, freedom and democracy, etc., and went back in a daze. Jiang Yan is much better after venting, no matter how fucked up life is, life still has to be lived. An order from the old lady kept the whole yard busy, and she didn't have time to be sad.
In late spring and early summer, the weather became hot, and Jia's mother felt that there were too many people in Rongqing Hall and were a little stuffy, so she was ready to place the three girls in Mrs. Wang's courtyard, leaving only Baoyu Daiyu to accompany her.
The three girls have grown up here since they were children, and there are not many bits and pieces of things, and it is a big trouble just to clean them up. Not only the people around them, but Jiang Yan and the others also came over to help.
Jiang Yan has always been familiar with Tanchun and waiting for books because of learning words, so she took the initiative to help in her house this time. When she arrived, she saw that the maids were all sullen, and there was no joy in moving.
She grabbed the book and whispered, "What's wrong?" Are you not happy to change to a bigger house? ”
"Of course the maids are happy, but we girls are used to being here, and it is inevitable that we will be a little sad to go out suddenly." After reading the book, he looked at it for a while, "Why did you say that the old lady suddenly said that she wanted the girls to move out?" ”
"I heard that the old lady thinks that the girls are too old and the people are not clean, so it is better to simply move and follow Grandma Zhu to learn acupuncture with peace of mind."
She actually thinks it's a bit ridiculous, Daiyu is still living in Rongqing Hall, but Daiyu doesn't like to associate with people, except for Baoyu and a few sisters, it's really pure.
The others are different, they have relatives who come to visit from time to time, although Yingchun may not be looking forward to Mrs. Xing's coming. Jia Mu said that she didn't like it, and it was understandable that people came and went.
This is a superficial statement, they privately guessed that it was Aunt Zhao's incident last time that made Jia's mother unhappy, why did Aunt Zhao enter Jia's mother's yard? It's not that she lives here with Tanchun, otherwise she is an aunt, and she won't have her share in asking for peace. By visiting the third girl, she gave her an excuse to spy on the things in the treasure jade house. It's all about making trouble, but fortunately it's not a big deal, otherwise where would Baoyu's face go!
But that maid did make a mistake, and she couldn't find an excuse to punish Aunt Zhao. Just let her not come in the future, otherwise she didn't move last year, and she didn't move the year before last, so why did she move this year?
She just put these speculations in her heart, otherwise would it make Tanchun sad to say it? Originally, it would be bad enough to move under Mrs. Wang's nose, but if you know that it was because of her own mother that she attracted this matter, wouldn't it be even more heartbroken.
While the two were talking, Aunt Zhao walked in in a hurry.
After a pause, he put on a smiling face, "Why is my aunt here?" It's a mess here, I'll do it for you. ”
Aunt Zhao sighed, "Didn't I hear that the third girl was going to move out, I'll come over and take a look, why did you say you were going to move out all of a sudden?" Is it a girl who upsets the old lady? It's none of your girl's business! ”
Waiting for the book to smile, "Where did my aunt say?" It's a hot day, isn't it uncomfortable if there are too many people, and it's good to be separated. The old lady is also sympathetic to the girls. ”
At this time, Tanchun broke the curtain and walked out of the house, "Don't you dare to bother your aunt, our sisters are not so bold to do things that make the old lady angry." Auntie, take care of yourself! ”
Jiang Yan saw that Tanchun's face was wrong, she didn't want to listen to the mother and daughter arguing here, so she silently left the bright room and helped the little maids pack their clothes.
It's a pity that there are only three rooms in this room, and she doesn't want to listen to it.
The meaning of Tanchun's words is that Aunt Zhao is not doing things in a proper manner, and she is embarrassed to talk about others. Aunt Zhao was also unhappy, so she had to tell her what she was wrong! Why did you let the girl say that! Tanchun was very angry, but she couldn't say anything about it, the old lady said that it was hot to let them move out, and it was also to save face for her, and the aunt came here to complain! Could it be that she thinks she is very clever in what she does? Who can't see her thoughts!
It took a few months for the old lady to bring up the matter of moving, because she didn't want people to connect the two things, but didn't they know about it? My aunt made everyone shameless at the beginning, and forced Sister Feng to give a comment, thinking that it would be so peaceful? The old lady agreed, and the lady didn't say yes!
Tanchun really can't understand how his aunt has a brain! She is not at ease about everything, but she has to be worried! I'm embarrassed to run here to find trouble! The second sister and the fourth sister were all implicated by her, and she was embarrassed enough, she still said this, do you want her to be shameless to face her sisters before she is satisfied? !
Aunt Zhao still feels wronged! She didn't think about the consequences of what she had done two months ago, on the contrary, she was quite proud. This time, I was kind enough to help my daughter hold grievances, and I was not grateful, but I was choked!
The mother and daughter couldn't talk about going anywhere at all, and they broke up unhappily. Someone in the Yingchun and Xichun houses on the left and right poked their heads out and looked around a few times, and when they saw that it was Aunt Zhao, they retracted their heads without interest.