On the twenty-first day of the first month, Baochai was born sixteen years old.

Because last year was her general year, Jia's mother held a big birthday for her.

The old lady was annoyed by Aunt Xue and Mrs. Wang, who secretly poked and poked the "golden and jade good fate".

I just want to remind them that Xue Baochai is old, and it's time to say kiss, so don't think about her baby grandson, and insist on inserting a foot between Baoyu and Daiyu.

The old lady also donated 20 taels, bought a banquet, and asked her little actors to come out and sing several small plays, which was really lively, and disgusted the two sisters.

Another year has passed in a trance, Baochai is older, but the long-planned "Golden Jade Relationship" still can't see a shadow, and Aunt Xue has no heart to do anything for her.

only set up a table in his own courtyard, and invited Daiyu, Qingwen and other sisters and Baoyu to sit down for a while, and the right to give her a life.

Qingwen is still a sachet, Daiyu writes a poem, and the two sisters join hands and go to the courtyard of the Xue family together.

I happened to meet Baoyu on the Qinfang Bridge, drooping his head and walking dejectedly.

Si'er followed behind, her eyelids drooping, and her expression was as depressed as her master.

Where is this to celebrate people's birthdays? I don't know, where do you think these two people are going to mourn?

Qingwen knew why Baoyu was not in a high mood, so she didn't break him, so she patted him lightly on the shoulder and said, "Baoyu, I'm also going to celebrate Sister Bao's birthday, do you have any gifts?" ”

"Oh? Oh, I'm ...... I forgot. Baoyu seemed to be frightened, raised her head and squeaked.

"Fool!" Daiyu's white and tender fingers poked at his forehead again, "I don't even understand the sophistication of human feelings, and I don't even have gifts for people to give him?" ”

Baoyu touched her forehead and stood there smirking.

Qingwen motioned to Jiahui and gave the two boxes of golden cakes in her hand to Si'er.

"I also prepared another gift, this one I want to take to my sisters to taste, so I have the right to give it to you."

Baoyu looked confused, probably thinking that how could people give away two catties of snacks after their lives? It's not elegant at all.

Qingwen said with a smile: "This is also a rare thing, we don't often eat it." Besides, it is a high-quality tea made by Sister Ruyan, and the gift is not thin. ”

Baoyu smiled stupidly again, Qingwen didn't care about him anymore, just walked forward.

As he walked, he muttered again, "Sister Qing and Sister Lin know, right?" The assailant and the were kicked out by his wife. ”

Qingwen glanced at him, shook her head and said:

"They have today, and you usually indulge too much. Think about it, what do you say openly and secretly after attacking everyone before and after attacking everyone on weekdays?

She said that I didn't care too much about other people. But she always said in front of others that Daiyu was petty, her actions were annoying, and she didn't do needlework because of the old lady's favor, which I remember clearly.

You say, is this what she should say? Did she exceed her duty as a slave? You have heard it, too, but you have never once restrained her, and let her go so far.

At this point, it is useless to say more. If you don't want to go, ask the girls below to pick up some things and give them out. There are some things that will make them better off in the future. ”

"Why don't I think so?"

Baoyu shook his head and said, "It's just that Qifei said that the wife didn't let them send things, and whoever dared to send them would be killed." Even the brighter clothes they wear on weekdays are not allowed to go out. ”

"This ......" Lin Qingwen didn't expect that Mrs. Wang would do such a desperate job, "Don't worry, I'll let people inquire, if you find out about their suffering, let's think about it again." ”

A woman's life is not easy, especially a woman who has no money, and it is even more difficult.

It's better for my mother's family to be kind, if my mother's family doesn't give me a good face, then I really can't live my life.

Although Qingwen hated to attack and trample on her and Daiyu, she didn't want to kill them all.

People, who doesn't have a little ambition anymore?

As for, that's the little ghost who was affected, and if you can help her, it's okay to help her.

……

The Xue family originally lived in the northeast corner of Jiafu, which was very close, and it didn't take long to arrive.

The three girls of the Jia family have already arrived, and they are getting together with Baochai, looking through the birthday gifts they have given.

Tanchun is still a pair of words, cherishing spring is a painting, and Yingchun is not even a good chess gift, only a hand-copied chess book.

Between the sisters, the gift is not too precious, but the heart is there.

Besides, with a family background like Baochai, what kind of gifts can impress her? They don't have that financial resources anymore.

Qingwen, Baoyu, and Daiyu stopped talking about the attacker and Bijin, and stepped forward to talk with everyone.

Tanchun pulled Qingwen and said, "Sister Qing, I have nothing to do these days, and I have copied more than a dozen copies of "Thousand Character Text", when will you use it?" I'll send it to you. ”

Qingwen turned her head to look at Baoyu, who touched her head and smirked again.

In these days of the Chinese New Year, he patronized and played, and forgot that he had to go to Zhuangzi to teach the children to read and write.

"In a few days, it's time for me to go too, so I'll bring it to the children," Qingwen patted Tanchun's hand and said, "If you have a chance, let them thank you in person." ”

Tanchun smiled: "I practice calligraphy in my spare time anyway, and there is nothing to do left and right, what do you want to thank for copying a few books?" ”

"Is there anything else my sister can do, can I help?" Xichun blinked his eyes and said quietly, "I also want a little clay figure like the third sister, who writes." ”

The "little clay figure" she said was originally copied by Qingwen Tanchun and bought it for her as a thank you gift.

Unexpectedly, Xichun also took a fancy to it.

Qingwen looked at the round and childish little face of cherishing spring, and sighed in her heart.

Except for Sister Jia Qiao, the youngest girl among the twelve golden hairpins, she didn't have a good ending, and finally became a nun and often accompanied the Green Lantern Ancient Buddha.

If she is really pure-hearted and has few desires, it will be good if she is dedicated to the Buddha.

But she is obviously full of yearning for life, knows how to appreciate the beauty of life, like Miaoyu, she is not willing to become a monk, right?

Maybe it's an escape? Maybe to avoid disaster?

"Four girls, if you want a little clay figure, just say it, and say it so pitifully, as if you don't help me work, I won't buy it."

Qingwen smiled and poked her finger, "It's not yet the New Year, and the designation of the clay figure is still there, and when I go out of the house in two days, I'll buy it back for you." ”

"Thank you, Sister Qing." Xichun hugged Qingwen's arm and said affectionately.

They are girls who can't go out of the house all year round, but they envy Qingwen for going out for a walk from time to time, and bringing back all kinds of novel things from time to time.

Xue Baochai ignored the beckoning of others, quietly pulled Baoyu to the side, and asked him why the attacker and Bijin were expelled from the mansion.