Jia Zhen, Uncle of the Red House

　　Early in the morning, Baochai came out of Lixiangyuan, followed by Ying'er, calling out, "Girl, girl! Letter from the south!"

　　Baochai happily took the corner of her skirt and turned back, took the envelope from Ying'er, opened it and hurriedly looked at it.

　　Ying'er smiled and asked, "Is your wife coming back soon?"

　　Baochai didn't answer, folded the letter and put it in his sleeve, coughed.

　　Ying'er hurriedly supported her: "Can it come out of the medicine?"

　　Baochai shook his head and just walked outside.

　　Ying'er didn't ask any questions, she carefully stayed behind Baochai.These girls are always a little troubled these days.I had some trouble with Second Master Bao before, but fortunately, Second Master Bao is soft-hearted and like a gust of wind, and it will be better in a few days.It's a pity that those women below chew their tongues and say some ugly things.When it reached the ears of the wife, the wife was furious, and taught the second grandmother Lian to treat a few people who didn't know whether to live or die, and then gradually put out the rumors.It's just that the girl has become more and more thoughtful recently.Although she couldn't say why, she vaguely felt that if the wife came back, it might be better.

　　She chased after her suspiciously, "Where are we going? Is it the second master Bao or the fourth girl?"

　　Baochai glanced at her, before she smiled and said, "Where do you want to go?"

　　Ying'er thought for a while, "Let's go to the four girls! Maybe Xiangling and the others are here too. Last time, Qianxue said she wanted to give me a bottle of rose dew, but I remember it!"

　　Baochai smiled and said, "Don't we have no more at home?"

　　But Ying'er said, "She wanted to send me off herself. Does it have nothing to do with the family?"

　　Baochai sighed secretly.Since her brother left Shenjing and her mother went to Jinling, she was alone in Rongguo Mansion, and it was inevitable that she would feel lonely and helpless.Although there are sisters with me and my aunt is always concerned, but as time goes by, even if my relatives don't say anything, it is really annoying for the people below to see the wind and gossip.In fact, these are all trivial matters, especially since the previous discussions between my mother and my aunt have gradually disappeared.Now she doesn't dare to wear the golden lock anymore, for fear of being laughed at.Last time Baoyu also made a fuss about this matter, but fortunately he kept it from the old lady, otherwise he would not know what to do!

　　Baochai walked forward slowly with a heavy heart.Mom, when are you coming back?

　　She entered the north-south lane from the corner gate, passed through the east courtyard, and passed through the east and west corner gates. Not far from the Fengjie Courtyard, there were three small Baoxia halls, where Sanchun lived.

　　When I approached the door, I heard laughter inside: "If only Sister Bao was here!"

　　Baochai sorted out her emotions, smiled again, pushed the door open and went in, "What is waiting for me?" The sisters were all there.

　　Baoyu rushed up to meet her, and let Baochai sit beside Daiyu, and sat next to her. "Sister Bao, Sister Xiangling brought a lot of things from the East Mansion. There are a few good Hui inks in it, and I specially keep them for you." After that, he picked out a small box from a pile of pen and paper. , to Baochai.

　　Baochai only glanced at it and smiled, "It's really authentic Huimo. Sister Xiangling, why did you bring so many things today?"

　　Daiyu covered her mouth and smiled, and said to Xiangling, "You must have been confused and brought your dowry and furniture. Is your brother going to marry you?"

　　Xiangling blushed, and hurriedly said: "No, no. A few days ago, the master bought all kinds of silk, silk, ink, paper, ink, and ink from Jiangnan at a high price. We all got a lot for the car to send home. These are specially given to the girls by the master.”

　　Daiyu picked up a pen holder and said casually, "Is this what you chose not to use and gave it to us?"

　　Xiangling was about to explain, but Xichun smiled and said, "Sister Lin, my brother has long expected you to say this, so he will take out the best first, and then share the rest with us."

　　Daiyu raised her eyebrows, put down her pen holder and said, "Hmph, am I such a stingy person? I'll give you all the good things!" After speaking, she couldn't hold back her face and laughed out loud.

　　Tan Chun on the side took over the pen holder, "Sister Lin, if you don't want it, give it to me. I like these things the most. My second brother went out to buy it for me last month, but it's not good."

　　Daiyu said with a smile, "I'll send it to you. In the future, if you want or like anything, just make a list and leave it to Sister Xichun. She is the best at doing business in our team. It's just that Well, we have no money!"

　　Xichun shook her head like a rattle, "The third sister can't take any money, but Sister Lin, you are the richest man in our place. Except for the old lady who rewarded you, when did my brother miss you? I doubt it to the end. Who is his own sister?"

　　Daiyu smiled and held Xichun's hand, comforting: "Good sister, I'll just give you the money." After speaking, she said to Yingchun, Tanchun, and Baochai, "Look at all, I haven't spent him yet. How much money is there in the family, so I get jealous."

　　"Who's jealous?" Xichun was so annoyed that she stepped forward to scratch her.Daiyu quickly hid behind Baochai.

　　Baochai hugged Xichun and said with a smile, "You still don't know that frown's mouth? Just spare her!"

　　Xichun ignored Daiyu, "Sister Bao, brother asked me to ask you, when will my aunt come back? It's a matter of cooperation between the two of us. Last year's balance and this year's budget must be discussed."

　　Baochai sighed when he heard the words: "I got a letter from my mother, saying that I suffered from a cold a few years ago, and it hasn't gotten better, so I had to keep it at home. I'm afraid I won't be back in a short time."

　　Xichun nodded and said again: "Since my aunt can't come back, my brother said that it's the same as negotiating with you. When sister Bao is free, please come to our house, sister Keren, sister Yindie, and others. Brother Rong's daughter-in-law will specially receive you."

　　Baochai blushed slightly and said with a smile, "I've always been in the boudoir, how can I know what's going on outside? Now that my mother and brother are not here, I believe that Brother Zhen will not treat our family badly."

　　Xichun smiled and said, "My brother guessed it again!"

　　Baochai asked, "What did you guess?"

　　Xichun ordered Qianxue to hold out a stack of books, "This is the account book, which my brother asked me to give to Sister Bao. If Sister Bao has any doubts, just point it out. If there is a mistake of one tael of silver, we will pay ten taels!"

　　Baochai's surprised expression flashed across, but Big Brother Zhen is a meticulous and considerate person.

　　She ordered Ying'er to take over the ledger.

　　However, Baoyu said, "Just kidding, why are you talking about the account book again? It's plain slander. Sister Lin, let's play our game and let them talk!"

　　Daiyu glanced at Baochai and Xichun, and couldn't help but persuade: "This is not just about the account book. Now the Xue family only has elder sister Bao in Beijing, and the elder brother handed over the account book to her. If you skip this layer, there will inevitably be suspicions outside. As the saying goes, brothers have to settle accounts! This is honesty, and it is also the foundation of the cooperation between the Xue family and the Jia family, and it should never be ignored."

　　Baoyu was silent.

　　Baochai smiled and said, "Brother Bao, we all got something, what did Brother Zhen give you?"

　　Baoyu hummed and turned his head to the side.

　　Tan Chun laughed and said: "Big brother brought back a lot of "Li Ke Cheng Mo Chi Yun", "Four Books Cheng Wen Selected", "Selected Li Ke Township Association Ink Scroll", "Tiger Zhai Shi Wen Anthology", everything is always good. It's a big pile. The master knows it, and he praises the elder brother again and again, teaches the second elder brother to study hard at home, and is not allowed to go out. The second elder brother is annoyed!"

　　It is well known that Baoyu is not happy to read the Four Books and Five Classics, and is even more disgusted with the eight-part period prose.On the other hand, Jia Zhen also bought these for him, which is really a pot that can't be opened and raised.

　　Baochai covered her mouth and smiled, "Brother Zhen is also kind..."

　　"What kind of good intentions, I think it's just to embarrass me!" Baoyu was furious, "I'll burn all those Lao Shizi on fire later."

　　Baochai wanted to persuade him a few more words, but seeing Baoyu's expression, he endured it.He is the future husband chosen by his mother and aunt for him. No matter his appearance, talent, family background, he is the best choice. It's just that his temperament and his heart are on Sister Lin, not to mention that he is only willing to mix in the fat fan team. The slightest desire for an economic career was even more disgusting in the imperial examination.Once you are with him in the future... apart from the romantic relationship, will you not care about the world and people's feelings?What's more, the heir of Rongguo Mansion is the second brother Lian, and Baoyu can only be a wealthy and idler after all.In contrast, Big Brother Zhen is more like a man who stands above the ground. Although he is a bit lecherous, isn't that the case with the world?Only someone like him is his wishful husband, right?

　　Baochai blushed suddenly, and secretly said, "I'm ashamed to death. There are so many wives and concubines, how can I think of him?"Even if I want to, my mother will not agree to do it myself.

　　Hey, what's wrong with me?

　　Baochai blushed even more, and Xiangling leaned over and asked in a low voice, "Girl, what's the matter with you?"

　　Baochai covered her hot face with one hand and said, "It's a little hot in the house."

　　Baoyu turned his head, just in time to see Baochai raise his wrist, revealing a crisp white arm.Just because Bao Chaisheng's skin was lush and lustrous, she felt envious, and Bi Daiyu had another charming and romantic style, and she was stunned.Seeing him startled, Baochai felt embarrassed and went to joke with Xichun and Xiangling.

　　After a long while, Baoyu turned around and smiled when she saw Daiyu biting her handkerchief in her mouth.He quickly stepped forward and said a few words in a low voice.Daiyu didn't even care, the two of them huddled together, discussing to clear up the things on the table, and they quarreled from time to time, but it was harmonious.

　　Baochai sighed inwardly, the two of them have been close since childhood, why should I be sandwiched between them?So boring!Gradually, she gave up on that, and usually stopped persuading Baoyu to study, and only joked with Sister Daiyu Xichun.

　　Unexpectedly, this feeling of detachment made Baoyu miss him and wanted to be with Baochai.Baoyu can often be seen running between Daiyu and Baochai in Rongguo Mansion.But Baochai seemed to be avoiding him on purpose, which made him very annoyed and didn't know what to do.

　　Others can't see their care, but Sister Feng, who has been watching with cold eyes, is very clear.The calculations of the wife and aunt, and the big idea of ​​the old lady, are all in her heart!Now that my aunt is back in Jinling, my wife is alone and unable to support her. Even if she has thousands of strategies, how can she defeat the old lady?Bao girl is a smart child, and it may not be a good thing to get out in time.She can also rest assured that she doesn't have to fight between the wife and the old lady.

　　So, Baochai suddenly found that Sister Feng treated her a lot more warmly, and the rumors of the past seemed to disappear overnight.Baochai is very thoughtful, how can he not guess the inside story?

　　Whenever it was quiet at night, it seemed that she was the only one in the huge Lixiangyuan.In the past, she was still pitiful and lonely, but now she has become a lonely ghost.If it was only like this, she could still feel pity with Fie'er, but she still has big brother Zhen's love and Baoyu's warm greetings, and she has no one who really cares about her.It's really unpredictable, how can you predict it?

　　In her sleep, she wished to have an older brother, who would treat her like eldest eldest brother Zhen would treat her, just like eldest brother Zhen. He had three mustaches and three willows, and he was very heroic. Baoyu was good, but in the end it was just a moon in the mirror. Can't wait!

　　A night of spring dreams without a trace.

　　Jia Zhen didn't know that she had fallen into Baochai's blue eyes, so he would be annoying too!

　　Five women inside and outside were pregnant, but none of them were serious wives and concubines, which really made his heart skip a beat.

　　Qian'er, I heard Keqing say that Brother Rong actually bowed to her, and sincerely thanked Keqing for saving his face!

　　Yesterday, Gong Cai actually met with Sister Yu!

　　These things make trouble, even a little bit of God is not enough.Fortunately, he was still quick-witted, and finally managed to cover up the past.Just wait for them to give birth to a child, they will go back to their respective places, and everything will be business as usual.

　　He asked Qingwen to rub his sore waist. Yindie's mother-in-law is really hysterical, and he has tossed her small body many times.

　　"Master, are you here from Sister Yindie again?" Qingwen gently pressed Jia Zhen's back with her small hand and smiled, "Would you like me to let the kitchen stew some venison and sea cucumbers? And beef and sheep bone soup? Listen. Said that Sister Yindie also specially found a formula for ointment, made a lot of it, and ordered us to let you eat it on time!"

　　Jia Zhen grabbed Qingwen's little hand, and then suddenly said: "I said, why are you so angry in the past two days!" She took Qingwen in her arms.Qingwen struggled for a while, then spat: "It's blue sky and daytime, so you're not afraid of people's jokes?"

　　Jia Zhen suddenly smiled and said, "I just ask you, when will you marry me?"

　　Qingwen immediately blushed and whispered, "If you like it, just give me a face."

　　Jia Zhen held Qingwen's pretty face and looked at her red lips. Just as she was about to get closer, she heard a sudden cough.

　　"Whoops, I just heard that someone is going to show their face!" Third sister and Xiangling joined hands, and they were happy at Qingwen.

　　Qingwen was immediately annoyed and went up to grab the third sister.

　　Seeing that Jia Zhen was hugging her tightly, the third sister teased proudly: "When you open your face and change your hairpin costume, will you still be jumping and scolding people?"

　　Qingwen couldn't get away from Jia Zhen's embrace, and shouted, "I can't scold people even if I open my face?"

　　Xiangling agreed, "Of course it is possible, but it's...a bit indecent...for example, Concubine Zhao in that mansion?"

　　These three little girls have the same looks and dresses. Jia Zhen keeps them by her side, always adding fragrance to their sleeves and grinding their ears and temples.He stepped forward to stop their clear and pleasant bickering like a yellow warbler, and finally couldn't help it. He made up his mind and said, "The three of you are ready today and move to Madam You's house on the back street."

　　Third Sister Qingwen's face was pale and her voice trembled as she asked, "Why do you want to move out? Don't you want us anymore?" Tears filled her eyes, and those who didn't know thought that Jia Zhen had done such a cruel thing!

　　Only Xiangling's face was flushed, she tugged at the sleeve of Third Sister Qingwen, and whispered, "Master is going to marry us!"

　　Seeing that they were so sad, Jia Zhen hurriedly explained, "It's okay if you don't go out, just sit in the sedan and go from the front yard to the back yard. Okay?"

　　"No!" Qingwen and the third sister reacted at this moment, and said in unison, "We will pack up and move out."

　　The three looked at each other and bowed their heads shyly.

　　Xiangling asked, "Master, do we all want to be together?"

　　Jia Zhen smiled and said, "The three of you are in my heart, and they are all together."

　　"Pooh!"

　　"Destroyed!"

　　Jia Zhen took their hands and instructed: "I picked you up to give you a name. But I just like the way you are now. When it's over, even if you really open your face, we will still be like this in the future. Son is fine."

　　Qingwen listened ignorantly: "Master, do we still dress up as a girl after we pass the door?"

　　"Yes!" Jia Zhen tapped on Qingwen's face, "That's what I meant!"

　　Sanjie and Xiangling looked at each other, so does this count as an open face?

　　"Wait until you are over [-] years old, and then dress up as a woman!" Jia Zhen said firmly, "I am the master of my woman!"

　　"Really domineering!" Qingwen whispered softly.

　　"This is my man!" Little stars appeared in Sanjie's eyes.

　　"From now on, you are my god!" Xiang Ling bowed her head shyly.

Chapter [-]: Thoroughly Investigating Lai's Family

　　In the East Mansion, Mr. Zhen wanted to marry three girls, Qingwen, Sanjie and Xiangling, which was expected.But what I didn't expect was that Mr. Zhen married all at once, and the three small sedan chairs came in from the East Corner Gate and carried them directly into the Huifang Garden through the passage.The next people are rewarded with another month's monthly money.Some good people have asked the color screen, when will the master marry her?She was so embarrassed that she blushed all day and didn't dare to see anyone. It was pitiful, she wanted to know, but who knew what Mr. Zhen thought?

　　Not to mention how Jia Zhen was sleeping together, it was ridiculous and abhorrent. The next morning, the three freshly-baked aunties knelt down in front of You and offered tea. You gave Jia Zhen a stern look, deliberately. Talk to Yindie, Keren, and the second sister, and leave them aside.No matter how Ren Jiazhen coughed or beckoned, it took them enough time to kneel for three sticks of incense before ordering.Jia Zhen hurriedly asked them to sit down, but when You Shi snorted coldly, the three of them did not dare to sit, but stood obediently and listened to You Shi's words.Jia Zhen wanted to intercede again, but was pulled back by Yindie and the second sister, and said with a smile, "My wife is making rules for them, don't interrupt!"