Jiazhu of the Red Chamber

It is said that the two had a good night, and after waking up and talking again, they both felt that this year's awkwardness was really boring.Zhong Congyu wished he could tie Jia Zhu to his trouser belt in the future and never leave him day and night, and although Jia Zhu was reluctant to part with Zhong Congyu, he still had concerns in his heart, just to prevent Zhong Congyu from being troubled by this matter, so he had to suppress it .

After returning home, he felt that he owed Li Wan, and he didn't know how to explain it, and he didn't want to lie. Li Wan was also a dull person, and he only wanted the name of virtue, and he didn't ask Jia Zhu if he didn't return all night. One sentence.Jia Zhu was ashamed and bored in her heart, the newlyweds were relatively speechless, Wen Xin looked anxious for them, but she didn't dare to say anything.

Since that day, everyone in the Jia family looked at Jia Zhu with disdain. Jia Zheng hesitated to say something several times, but in the end he just sighed. I'm afraid he will be unhappy.

Jia Zhuxin's prefect had already noticed the abnormal relationship between him and Zhong Congyu, but this was the truth, and he couldn't deny it.He read the biography of courtiers since he was a child, and knew that people like him would be regarded as seducing the emperor with sex. Although he was not convinced in his heart, it was not easy to figure out the views that had been ingrained for many years.

Looking at the entire capital, there was no one to help him worry. He proposed several times that he wanted to go back to Shuzhong, but Zhong Congyu would not let go. stayed.

I also received a letter from Shui Rong in the middle, which didn't mention anything about him not returning, but only advised Jia Zhu to study hard in the capital, and if possible, to prepare for the imperial examination, and talked about some gossip about government affairs in central Sichuan .Holding the letter, Jia Zhu felt even more lost as she thought about the days of freedom in Sichuan.

Then Wu Zhaoqi also sent someone to present a heavy gift to congratulate Jia Zhu on her wedding, Jia Zhu looked at the gift and thought about her relationship with Li Wan, and sighed again.

Wenxin privately persuaded him to talk to Li Wan more, Jia Zhu tried several times, but Li Wan was bored and agreed, Jia Zhu gradually lost her desire to improve with her.In addition, Zhong Congyu often did not let him go back to his residence for ten days and a half months, and it was rare for him to share the bed with Li Wan, so he only respected this lady as a guest and did not see each other.

Another half a year later, Jia Lian married Wang Xifeng, Mrs. Wang's nephew, as she wished. Compare and judge.Therefore, most of the internal affairs of the Rongguo Mansion were handled by Wang Xifeng, and Li Wan, the serious eldest daughter-in-law, was left out in the cold.

Jia Zhu has the intention to see it, but has no intention to help, so Wang Xifeng's ability is really stronger than Li Wan's. Now that the mansion has less money in and more money out, if there is no one with strong wrists to take charge of the house, it will definitely not be able to support it in the long run.When Jia Zhu was young, she also had the idea of ​​starting a family, but later she indulged in an affair with her children, which faded away a lot.Zhong Congyu once said that he was wanted to be an official in the court. When Jia Zhu thought of being criticized by others and his reputation with Zhong Congyu would be ruined, he said that it would be inconvenient to see him often after becoming an official, and he would have to work hard. Zhong Congyu had no choice but to follow him.

Jia Zhu's inner demons were buried in her heart all the time, and they became more and more intense, and there was no way to resolve them. After half a year, she finally couldn't hold on and fell ill in bed.

Zhong Congyu summoned the imperial physician Zhang, but the imperial physician couldn't cure his heart disease, and Jia Zhu didn't want to tell others. He drank a lot of decoction, but it didn't improve.Zhong Congyu severely punished the entire imperial hospital, and posted notices widely, recruiting people with outstanding medical skills. Reasonable people know that this is definitely not a good job, but people who are greedy for money, power and reputation can't stop them from pouring into the palace one after another. None can be healed.

Jia Zhu's illness became more and more serious. Suddenly one day, the mansion came to report that Li Wan was happy.

Zhong Congyu was naturally uncomfortable in his heart. Normally, he would have tormented Jia Zhu to vent his anger, but now that Jia Zhu is ill, he is so distressed that he doesn't know what to do, no matter how jealous he is, he will explode in front of him.A large number of treasures were rewarded to show their importance.

Jia Zhu was also happy when he heard the good news. He wanted to have a child. Even if his responsibility to carry on the lineage with Jia's family was fulfilled, Li Wan had a child and had a dependence in Jia's mansion. This incompetent husband himself can't give her anything. I hope this child can give her some sustenance.

He wants to go back to the mansion to accompany Li Wan to raise the baby, Zhong Congyu refuses, Jia Zhu is sick now, the precious medicinal materials in the palace are used every day, and the maids and eunuchs take care of him carefully, but nothing gets better.Zhong Congyu was worried about letting him go back to Rongguo Mansion. Now he was afraid that Jia Zhu would never come back after he left, so he refused to let him go. He only ordered the little eunuch to go back and forth between the palace and Rongguo Mansion every day to tell Li Wan's situation in detail. Listen with Jia Zhu.He only thought that this was for Jia Zhu's benefit, but he didn't know Jia Zhu's real thoughts.

Jia Zhu became weaker day by day, and Zhong Congyu was so anxious that he had no choice but to guard him and feed the medicine himself, but he still didn't get better.

One day, when Jia Zhu wanted to see Yuan Chun, Zhong Congyu didn't want the brothers and sisters to meet each other. Seeing Jia Zhu's firm attitude, he asked someone to invite Yuan Chun over.Jia Zhu signaled Zhong Congyu to avoid, and wanted to talk to his sister about something, but Zhong Congyu had no choice but to avoid, and turned away all the eunuchs and maids.Jia Zhu was ashamed to see Yuan Chun, but he knew that he had no intention of living anymore, so he called Yuan Chun over.

Yuan Chun's appearance was more dignified and luxurious. When she saw Jia Zhu, she burst into tears and couldn't say a word. Jia Zhu comforted her and said, "Sister, don't cry. I have a few words to explain. Just listen."

Yuan Chun barely held back his tears and listened quietly to the following.

Jia Zhu said: "I am the eldest son, and I should have taken on the important responsibilities of the family, but I accidentally got involved in this unreasonable lust. I also tried to break up this evil relationship, but I couldn't help myself. If I can do what I want , maybe I can live in the world, but I can't avoid the world, I can't pass the test of the world. I know that I am ashamed of you, and I shouldn't say this again, but I can't worry about my parents, wife and children, so I have to entrust them to you. We From now on, the family will have you to deal with in the palace, and Lian's daughter-in-law to support it, so maybe it can be maintained."

How could Yuan Chun think that he would say such heartfelt words, she had heard a lot of harem gossip, and she had resented Jia Zhu in her heart, but how could she really hate him after all, she said: "Brother, don't say that." Get well soon, you have to be a man in the house, how can we girls support it?"

Jia Zhu smiled wryly and said, "I also know it's hard for you, I just hope Baoyu is not as cowardly as I am."

He was already weak, he was out of breath after saying these few words, he couldn't hold on any longer, and he couldn't bear his younger sister to see him in a mess, so he waved her to go back.

As winter passed and spring came, Jia Zhu survived the cold winter hard, his complexion eased, and sometimes he could get out of bed and take a few steps, Zhong Congyu gradually felt relieved.

On this day, Jia Zhu asked the little eunuch to take care of her to freshen up, and begged Zhong Congyu to allow him to go back to the mansion. Because of his illness, Zhong Congyu never let him go back during the Chinese New Year. Counting the days, Li Wan is about to give birth. Yu also knew that if he was not allowed to go back and have a look, Jia Zhu would definitely not feel at ease, so he sent dozens of eunuchs and maids to accompany him, and also sent several imperial physicians from the imperial hospital, so he was relieved to let him go back.

Jia Zhu was reclining in the carriage, her pale face completely drained of blood, the imperial doctor Zhang followed, looking at him worriedly, Jia Zhu knew that the old imperial doctor had seen her plan, and looked back at him apologetically, No strength to speak.

It turned out that he was already terminally ill, sooner or later it would be these two days, he just didn't want to die in that palace, there was no room for him in that palace, and his home was still in Rongguo Mansion, so he struggled to deceive Zhong Congyu , just to get home.

Seeing him like this, the people in the house were scared to death, and there were eunuchs blocking them, so Jia Zhu could only lie in his own room, and only Li Wan sat on the bedside without saying a word.

Jia Zhu said: "I know what I owe to you. You hate me and blame me. I have nothing to say. I just have one thing to say now. Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, I hope you will be well-bred."

Li Wan had a sad expression on her face. She married and followed her husband since she was a child, but she never thought that Jia Zhu would have an affair with today's saint. Zhu has no expectations.It can be seen that he only has the appearance of breathing in but not letting out. After all, the husband and wife have been in love for a long time, and they feel uncomfortable in their hearts. Who knows that the fetal gas has moved, and the imperial doctor happened to follow, and a few maids hurried in and helped her out.

Jia Zhu closed her eyes, lying on the bed she had slept on for more than ten years, and finally felt that her heart was settled.

Li Wan's painful cries came from outside the house from time to time, and his heart also ached. It wasn't until a loud cry sounded that he smiled, closed his eyes with peace of mind, and never opened them again.

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