The Jade of the Red Chamber

In the first month, every family has a festive banquet, with noisy conversation and laughter, and constant exchanges of relatives and friends.Jia's family is especially busy. Years ago, Jia Zheng's inscription asked Jia Taipin to visit her relatives.Today, I am humble and filial, and specially ordered the concubines of the emperor to have the joy of visiting their relatives first. Therefore, both Jia Taifei and Wan Taifei are allowed to visit their relatives on the day of Shangyuan.

At this time, it was not many days before the time of Shangyuan, and there was a lot of deliberation in the family-visiting villa, and I was afraid that there was something inappropriate that was omitted.

Zhanyan Lantern Festival is coming, this day is the eighth day of the first lunar month, Sister Feng came to Lin's mansion by car, but she was ordered by Jia Mu to pick up the three of them to attend the family visit.This was what Jia's mother said at the banquet when Jia's family invited the capital to make friends with the family: "Seeing that the Lantern Festival is approaching, it is best to send someone to pick up your Lin family brothers and sisters. It is a great honor for the concubine to visit relatives. It's time to bring your younger brother and sister to be happy. Besides, it will be easier for your younger brother Lin Chunwei after the next year."

Sister Feng also had some thoughts like this. She had a good intention and thought that it would be very good for brother Lin to be supported by a concubine. The appointment of concubine in Yuanchun was a good thing for the whole family. Although she didn't want her good aunt to plot against her I went, but I still had to accompany the smiling face, not daring to offend easily.

But since she entered the inner courtyard of Lin's mansion, the thought of getting Cousin Lin to be protected by the Jia's mansion has faded away. This exquisite courtyard, if nothing else, just say that this glass window is not an ordinary family. It is affordable, not to mention the exquisite mountains and rocks in the inner courtyard, the winding spring water, and the plum blossoms. Poor, Sister Feng was stunned. With such wealth, Uncle Lin's family really did not reveal it.I also saw that the servants in the garden act neatly and carefully, neither humble nor overbearing. She is also from the Jinling family, so I can see that she is very good at managing the family, and I add three points of respect.

So when the girl leading the way welcomed her into Daiyu's Yaoguang Garden, she didn't say anything in front of Daiyu. She just told the story exactly what Jia's mother said, and didn't persuade their brothers and sisters to go.

When Daiyu heard this, her eyebrows moved slightly, but her chest was full of anger. After a year in Beijing, how could she not understand that if her elder brother has the reputation of being protected by women in the inner palace, it means that her elder brother has become an official with real talent and education. It will also be looked down upon by famous people in the world, Hanlin Qingliu has the most reputation, in this way, the grandfather's family is not helping the elder brother, but harming the elder brother!

Sister Feng took a peek at her, and saw that the cousin of the Lin family was wearing homely clothes, and there was not much decoration on her head or body. Maybe she hadn't seen her for several months. She described her as growing up and becoming more outstanding, but what surprised Sister Feng the most. It's the temperament of the Lin family's younger sister!Compared to half a year ago, it's like the difference between a pearl and a night pearl!Although she described her well before, she also has everyone's demeanor. From the first glance, I still admire her appearance a lot. But now, what impresses me the most at first glance is her determined and confident demeanor!Although Sister Lin still speaks softly and behaves softly, she is like a shining pearl, which makes people dare not feel contemptuous and contemptuous. Sister Feng is conceited that she has good knowledge, but at this moment her heart is very difficult to calm down. She has to go back to the Lin family. Discuss with Lian'er carefully, it may be that their husband and wife hit the nobleman...

Daiyu suppressed her indignation and said with a smile: "Sister Feng, my elder brother took Fuyu to visit his teacher today, but I have to decide this matter. Sister Feng treats us three brothers and sisters, we are all grateful , my brother often said many things at home, thanks to the constant help of Lian's second brother and sister Feng. Daiyu didn't lie to her sister, not to mention that her brother had to work hard to prepare for the exam. The status is noble, but it has nothing to do with the previous dynasties. All dynasties have strictly prohibited women in the harem from intervening in politics. If grandmother's words spread, wouldn't it harm the empress? Besides, my brother is a dignified urban and rural examiner, so why can't he be a serious official? A reputation that depends on a cousin in the harem to get fame, won't it make the world's officials ridicule!"

He breathed a little more and said again: "We know how much grandma loves you, but things are wrong! Sister Feng, I have to stop talking about it again! My father will come to Beijing to report on his work in a few days, and he won't see him for a while, but he wants to stay in the mansion and wait for him." It is also our filial piety. Sister Feng only confessed to the old lady on our behalf. We are outside men in filial piety, and we dare not enter without permission. The empress is overjoyed, the old lady is overjoyed, brother and Daiyu, Fu Yu congratulated the old lady!"

After hearing this, Sister Feng never imagined that there were still these stories, and even made up her mind to get closer to Uncle Lin's family, because she smiled and said, "My sister doesn't know the reason here, my sister is not to blame. The old lady has me to tell it, keep it nothing!"

When Daiyu heard about it, she put aside this matter and went to gossip with Sister Feng. Thinking of Sister Feng's ability to be a director, she couldn't help asking for advice. Sister Feng was surprised and happy when she heard that the Lin family was Daiyu's housekeeper. Let's talk, very speculative...

When Sister Feng returned to Rongfu to report to Jiamu that the brothers and sisters of the Lin family were inconvenient to come, Mother Jia's face was full of fear, but she heard Sister Feng's witty and witty words, every word was thoughtful, and every sentence was reasonable, even Jiamu nodded.

On the day of Shangyuan, Jia's mansion was illuminated by more than a dozen loads of candle lights, as if it were tomorrow, resplendent and resplendent.It just so happened that there was heavy snow a few days ago, and Jia's family was afraid that the road would be slippery, so they swept away the snow and paved the ground with thick red brocade and surrounded it with red gauze, so as not to teach people to peep and walk. Who wouldn't be speechless in amazement at Jia's handwriting!

Jia's mother led a group of high-quality female relatives, and Jia Amnesty led the family's nephews. They all wore heavy makeup according to the high-quality clothes. One was outside the gate and the other was outside the West Street Gate. They were freezing in the cold wind. At the beginning, the eunuch came on horseback, and it took half an hour before he heard the faint sound of music.

How to visit the garden, how to see the sorrows and joys together without repeating them one by one, and when sitting in Jiamu's main room, talking about the family affairs, Jia Taipin asked: "Aunt Xue, Baochai, why didn't Daiyu disappear?" Mrs. Wang He hurriedly said with a smile: "The foreign family has no job, so I dare not enter without permission."

After hearing this, Jia Taipin was in a hurry to please. Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai came and described the cold and warm several times. Jia Taipin saw that Baochai's golden hairpin was not as beautiful as other sisters, so she praised her and asked again: "The Lin family Why didn't my cousin see you?" Then he laughed and said, "There are two other cousins ​​Lin, why doesn't Baoyu come in?"

Mrs. Wang had been dissatisfied with those three for a long time, because she only said: "I was afraid that their brothers and sisters would bump into your mother, so I didn't invite them. Baoyu dared not enter without permission."

Jia Taipin ordered people to bring Baoyu in quickly, and said with a smile: "There is no collision, but it is a pity not to see Cousin Lin and Cousin Lin. Uncle Lin is very sacred. I have rewarded the Lin family with silver and annual rewards!"

Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang were a little stunned when they heard that. Mother Jia regretted letting the three of them go home, but now she didn't pick them up. She was thinking about it and didn't show it.

Aunt Xue was rather envious, Xue Baochai smiled, but she felt like she had overturned the five-flavored bottle in her heart. When Jia Taipin praised her just now, she was quite complacent, thinking that even though Sanchun was a lady of the Duke's Mansion, she couldn't be as good as her Now, Jia Taipin praised the Lin family every mouthful, and she was quite respectful. How could she not teach her to be envious and jealous, and to feel sorry for her life?

Regardless of the Jia family's right and wrong, the Lin family brothers and sisters are very happy.

On the Lantern Festival, the streets are filled with colorful lights. Not only are all kinds of food and playthings available, but also lantern riddles are set up in various shops to attract customers. It can be said that there are many tourists. There are colorful clothes on the street, there are ladies covering the gauze, and there are Xiaojiabiyu with delicate features, which attract people to stop and linger.

Lin Zhenyu prepared early in the morning to wear a non-obtrusive windproof big fur cloak, a light gauze covered by Daiyu, and warm and easy-to-walk fur flat boots.

As it was getting dark, Zhenyu ordered everyone to change into their outfits. Daiyu was surrounded by weeping willows, Jinghu, Changge, and Qingxi who practiced martial arts. There were six or seven capable nurses outside their brothers and sisters. The servants formed a group around, and He Sanhe Siyi kept some distance behind to protect them.Zhenyu adjusted it several times before she felt safe.

He and Xiao Fuyu were only accompanied by two long-term attendants on the swing, and because they were accompanied by Shui Yang, they knew that there must be He and his gang following secretly, so they were very relieved.As for the maids who are not on duty in the mansion, Zhenyu also has instructions: the little maids can form a few groups to follow a big maid, and go wandering with the servants in the mansion, not to leave the team, and not to go too far.Others who are left behind on duty must strictly guard and patrol tonight, and each has a reward.

There are indeed many people on the street, covered by lanterns, and full of laughter. Compared with other places, the capital is indeed rich and prosperous.Zhenyu and her younger siblings are very interested, especially Daiyu, the south is more conservative than the north, this is the first time she has experienced such a grand scene of people with bright lights and sleeve dancing, everything is so cute.

Zhenyu hugged the chubby baby, and a group of people happily followed the flow of people.Tourists around peek at this group from time to time, and the older ones look at these people's demeanor and demeanor, envy their children and grandchildren!The young couples stared enviously at the white and fat little Fuyu who was holding a windmill and eating candies, smiling!The young gentlemen raised their eyes on tiptoes and looked at the descriptions of the girls from the circle of attendants. While admiring these beauties, they thought that even the maids were so good-looking, but how beautiful the young lady in the middle is under the veil!Quite a few older girls and younger sisters stealthily look at the two handsome gentlemen next to the maids, laughing and joking a few words from time to time, glancing at their blushing faces, thinking in their hearts how great it would be to have such a husband and wife !

After a while, the Lin family became a scene in the street, and many people followed them and stopped.The chubby doll has moved from Zhenyu's arm to Shui Yang's arm. Shui Yang is strong and tall, holding the doll firmly with one hand, and holding the doll's brother's hand with the other, supporting him he.Xiao Fuyu smiled and held a string of candied haws in Ken, while twisting her body dishonestly to look at it, thinking in her heart, it was still brother Yang who hugged her comfortably, didn't panic about her ass, and could still see far away!

After a fork, it is the most prosperous street in the capital. Several big shops have made many beautiful, exquisite, and eccentric lanterns of flowers, grass, animals, and beauties all over the street, and there are lantern riddles under the lights. If you guess correctly, you can take the lantern away.

Little Fuyu lit up at the first glance, staring at a big tiger lantern, the tiger lantern was made lifelike, the most beloved thing is that behind the mighty big tiger there are two naive little chubby The tiger's head, the little doll is not the only one staring at this lantern, many parents and even young sons want to win this lantern away, this is one of the most brilliant lanterns tonight!

Xiao Fuyu tugged on Shuiyang's sleeve, and quickly poked his brother again, her big black eyes were full of: "Win it for Fuyu, give it to Fuyu", when Daiyu saw it, she made her laugh "puchi" , she also fell in love with one, which is not far from the big tiger lantern, and it is also the object of everyone's attention - a lantern tied into a small house, behind the small house there are trees and flowers in front, and there is a faint circle inside The outline of the person, and the lighted candles are like a family sitting around a fire talking and laughing together, making people feel warm and affectionate, um, let my brother win her back in a while!

Zhenyu was obviously moved by her younger brother's small eyes, and started to move towards the lamp with an order!Under the lamp, there were three or four young gentlemen gathered around, and it was obvious that this lantern riddle was not simple when people looked around, when one of them was about to speak, Zhenyu smiled and said: "Qingzhi, Shuangyou, Jin Kang, it was you!"

The three of them looked at his battle and laughed.Gu Qingzhi said with a smile: "It's a coincidence that you are the only one missing." Jin Kang also laughed: "What? You also have your eyes on this lamp?" The three of them came up and met with everyone.

Xi Shuangyou said with a smile: "There are so many people on the street, let's go together, it's much safer and more convenient." As he spoke, he reached out to touch Fuyu's big head wearing a rabbit fur hat: "Brother Xi, hug me?"

Xiao Fuyu was also familiar with him, and she was worried that she would be so fat that Big Brother Yang would be tired after hugging him for a long time. Hearing this, he smiled and stretched out his hand to hug him. Shuangyou took him over, weighed him and said: "Grow up " The fat baby squinted his eyes when he heard this, and Brother Xi said that he has grown up!Has grown tall!

Zhenyu grabbed and rubbed Shui Yang's arms, and then ran under the lamp. Aspirational Lingyun wanted to win the lamp over to his younger brother, so that Xiao Fuyu would know that being strong is not a skill, and that a good brain is serious!

Looking at the paper of the lantern riddle, Zhenyu was dimmed. Why is this lantern riddle so weird, and it needs to be solved with a pair!He is good at writing essays or discussing strategies, and even writing a few lines of poetry can do it well, but he is not good at these twists and turns.This lantern riddle not only requires guessing the answer, but the surface of the riddle is normal, but one has to use the answer to the riddle to come up with another pair of riddles to come up with a second line!Take a look at someone beside you, why are you smiling so confidently?Tell him secretly that he is serious!The expectant eyes of the little doll behind his head put him under a lot of pressure!

Shui Yang smiled and said nothing, he naturally answered the riddle, but when they came over, that Xi Shuangyou was already going to talk about it, so naturally he wouldn't try to take the lead from others.

Jin Kang said with a smile: "It was Shuangyou who guessed it. If you can't do it, just stand with us. It depends on Shuangyou."

Xi Shuangyou straightened the cloak for Xiao Fuyu, and said with a smile, "If Brother Xi guesses it out, I will give it to you." The fat baby's eyes stuck to Xi Shuangyou's body with a "chirp", provoking Zhenyu's mark on him. Roll eyes.

I saw the letter written "White Snake crossing the river, with a red sun on his head", and there is a line of small characters beside it: "Type the daily necessities, and use a riddle to match the next couplet." Xi Shuangyou held the pen with one hand and swiped it: "U The dragon is on the wall, wearing ten thousand gold stars." The boss looked at it, saw Xi Shuangyou mentioned two words again, and smiled congratulatingly: "Young master is a great talent! This lamp belongs to you!"

The people around asked for advice, and the boss said: "The answer to the lantern riddle is an oil lamp, and the answer to this young master's pair is a steelyard. The two things are fighting, and the combination is good! Wonderful!" Xiao Fuyu held the big tiger contentedly, and couldn't put it down.

Lin Zhenyu was indignant, and pulled Shuiyang and vowed to win one back.Xi Shuangyou hugged Xiao Fuyu, glanced around, but walked to the side, Shui Yang saw from the corner of his eye, thoughtful, did not speak, just held Zhenyu's hand so that he would not be squeezed.

Daiyu, who was surrounded by girls and nurses, shook her head and smiled, only to realize that her brother was not good at guessing riddles, she thought about letting people see the riddles, she figured it out and told her brother to help her win?

Zhenyu watched a few times in a row, and with the help of Shui Yang, she walked back proudly with a lantern in one hand, and was about to give the beauty lantern in her left hand to her sister, when she heard Xiao Fuyu laugh: "Sister, this beautiful house is for you. !" Xiao Fuyu, who was in Xi Shuangyou's arms, was holding up his precious big tiger while holding up a delicate and heart-warming house lantern for Daiyu to see.Zhenyu knew at a glance that the lantern must be in love with her sister.

Xi Shuangyou came to Daiyu with Xiao Fuyu in his arms, and looked at her with a smile. Daiyu was a little embarrassed, and Xiao Fuyu said, "Sister, you must like this one. Brother Xi and I guessed it right together!" Daiyu said Yu then reached out to take it.

Zhenyu took a look, her face darkened, she stuffed the beauty lantern into Shui Yang's hand, stepped over in front of her sister and gave her friend a hard look: This guy doesn't want to be his brother-in-law, does he? ! !His sister is still so young, hum!Really...! !

Shuangyou was a little embarrassed, but did not flinch.Ever since he met Zhenyu, he knew that this person had a younger sister who was loved and loved like jewels. At the beginning, he saw that the purses and shoes and socks on his body were made of good stitches, but the stitches were a bit rough, and gradually became more and more refined. Only then did he know that his sister made it all by himself stitch by stitch. Seeing Zhenyu's cute look, he envied and sighed, and he also had a good impression of that little sister in his heart.When he met the young Daiyu for the first time in the Lin family after getting acquainted with her, he was astonished. He thought it would be great if his sister was as soft and meticulous as Zhenyu's sister.We have known each other for several years, when Zhenyu had no outsiders, he showed off his younger siblings to them, and he gradually got to know this little girl more and more. I don’t know when his mind became looking forward to her growing up, looking forward to being able to seek her love. marry

Gu Qingzhi and Jin Kang looked at each other, although they were a little surprised but also happy, Xi Damu actually had someone in his heart, no wonder he always refused when the wives and wives of Shangguan asked about the temptation.But with Zhenyu's character of cherishing his younger sister, Xi Damu will have a hard time in the future.Hehe, the two thought gloatingly.Zhenyu should be given a chance. After all, in a family like theirs, the early girls get engaged at the age of nine or ten, and it is not uncommon for them to go out before they are young. The Xi family does not take concubines or accept The atmosphere of the house is well-behaved, and it couldn't be better if you know the basics.

Lin Zhenyu didn't think so, she gouged out her friend a few times, and wanted to ask her sister to return the lantern, but seeing Daiyu's love for it, she couldn't bear it, so she hugged Fuyu angrily, took her sister and Shui Yang, and went A few shops away from Jinxiufang, this is Tongtuo Street, where their shops such as Zhenbaoxuan and Jinxiufang are located. There is an elegant tea room on the second floor of Jinxiufang, which is the most suitable time to rest.

Shui Yang glanced at Xi Shuangyou again from the corner of his eye, thinking that Daiyu is also his sister, and when he goes back, he will teach He Yi to look up the surname Xi carefully, so that Zhenyu can rest assured.

Xi Shuangyou followed behind unhurriedly, well, he already had a hunch that this would happen, but since Daiyu is still young, sooner or later he will be able to impress his friends and Uncle Lin!

Jin Kang and Gu Qingzhi rushed forward laughingly, and patted Shuangyou on the shoulder. Jin Kang, contrary to Mr. Wen Wen's appearance, smiled very unrefinedly. He felt at ease: Although his mother's niece was still in Yangzhou, they Home, maybe watching your friend’s slumped and difficult road in the future is very comforting, isn’t it!

Gu Qingzhi was also very satisfied: Now they are all suffering brothers and sisters, how wonderful!As for Zhenyu, he said that the kid hasn't gotten the hang of it yet, and besides, the friend next to him is called Shen Yang, no matter how strange he looks, he is really interested in Zhenyu, and his aura is like...