Prince of the Red Chamber and his father

No wonder the second elder brother loved flowers and powders since he was a child. In his free time, he also helped the maids embroider mandarin ducks and make needlework. The men in Uncle Dare's family have these little hobbies in private.

While complaining in her heart, Lin Daiyu placed the blueprints sent by Brother Cong on the table one by one, with many different styles of clothes drawn on them.

"Sister Lin, my father said that he is not sure about the color matching of these pictures, please help me to have a look at them." The eighth master was a little distracted, he didn't expect that the cheap father would have these hobbies, and he hired a whole yard of craftsmen. That's all, I also drew these drawings myself.Not to mention that it's really a little sloppy, it's so elegant and so vivid.Just an old man, thinking about clothes and jewelry, isn't he afraid of being laughed at?

"I didn't expect my uncle to have such a skill. I have never seen such a good painting. Please come and let her appreciate it." Lin Daiyu looked at Brother Cong's embarrassment and smiled. .

After listening to the order, Xueyan was about to go out to ask Xichun to come over, but she didn't notice that the curtain was lifted from the outside, and immediately bumped into Shi Xiangyun who flew in.

"Xue Yan, you are going to die, so reckless, where are you going?" Shi Xiangyun covered his chin, tears of pain were about to come out.

"Young girl Yun, what are you doing in such a hurry? Can't you be chased by a tiger? Come and see, does it hurt?" Seeing this, Lin Daiyu reprimanded Xueyan first, and then comforted Shi Xiangyun.

"It's okay, Sister Lin still has time to paint!" Shi Xiangyun took two of them and looked at them. He didn't know what to paint, so he threw them under the table and said.

"My uncle sent this over. Girl Yun is too reckless. Zijuan quickly pick it up." Seeing Brother Cong's face change, Lin Daiyu quickly told Zijuan.

"What's wrong with the old man? Elder sister Lin, come with me to the garden. The third girl, who knows what kind of tricks she has, is fighting against Lian's second sister-in-law. She doesn't even think about whether she, a concubine, can get on the stage." Shi Xiangyun spat.

"I see you're crazy too." These words were a bit vicious, the third younger sister hated this most, and girl Pianyun said it boldly, if someone listened to it, it would cause another disturbance.

"Oh, Sister Lin, hurry up and say a word to Sister Bao! The third girl is seriously insane, and she doesn't even pay attention to what my wife says." Shi Xiangyun grabbed Lin Daiyu's arm and was about to go out.

"Wait a minute, what's bothering Sister Bao?" Lin Daiyu asked, leaning on the door frame. Yesterday, she vaguely heard the gossip of the maids, saying that the Xue family was in a state of chaos. Give an explanation, how did a good golden jade match become a housemate.After hearing this, the old lady and the wife rushed to the Yihong Courtyard, and told their girls not to go there, for fear that fool Xue would say something crazy and dirty their sisters' ears.

"Isn't it because of Sister Bao? Today is her big day. I wanted to congratulate Sister Bao with you and have a glass of the wedding wine with my second brother. Who knows that the third girl didn't know what ecstasy soup was poured by Aunt Zhao. Do you think it’s funny to ask Sister Bao to follow Aunt Na’s etiquette? Sister Bao is a real lady of the family. Uncle Xue thought that Sister Bao was wronged, so he added a lot of dowry to her. Circled. But the third girl insists on following the old rules, the public won’t give an extra penny, and if she doesn’t bring another pair of cards, even Lian’s second sister-in-law can’t open the warehouse.” The more Shi Xiangyun said, the more he felt aggrieved. The girl is too deceitful, today is a good day for Sister Bao's life, how can she just pass by in such a muddle.

"Yun girl, walk slowly, aren't the old lady and the wife here?" Lin Daiyu was dragged by Shi Xiangyun and almost staggered, but Zijuan hurriedly stepped forward to support her, and Shi Xiangyun dropped her hand.

"The old lady is not in the garden. The second elder brother and sister Bao will make a special trip to meet again. The wife is in the old lady's house. She has sent a message to the third girl to open the storeroom to get the money for the job. The third girl stares at the old rule and refuses." What's more, some relatives came outside, and Sanya was asked to prepare a banquet, but who knew she didn't even arrange this. Perhaps because of this, Sanya couldn't come to the stage, so she pointed to the aunt's role as an example. Sister Lin should try to persuade her anyway, and don't make a small mistake." Shi Xiangyun rambled on and on.

"Wait a minute, girl Yun, I'm so dazzled by you, is it for the bride price or for the banquet?" Shi Xiangyun's words were so confusing that Lin Daiyu couldn't understand.If it was a betrothal gift, shouldn't it have been delivered to Xue's yard a few days ago? Why are you arguing about this now?If it's a banquet, hurry up and ask someone to go to the kitchen and say it and it's over?

"Sister Lin will know when she goes. Although Sister Bao is an aunt in name, her character and behavior are no worse than grandma's. Xue's family married many boxes and cages as dowries, and the third girl is too mean." Shi Xiangyun couldn't explain it either. I understand that if the second elder brother has already married me, then sister Bao is the proper second wife, and three matchmakers, six courtesies, acceptance and inquiries are all indispensable.However, the second elder brother and himself have not yet married, and sister Bao can only be counted as a housemate like Aunt Zhao, and was caught by Tan Yatou.

Lin Daiyu now understood that Xue's family married their daughter according to the normal ceremony, but the third younger sister did not cooperate, so she wanted to replace the second elder brother in the house as an aunt.Speaking of it, she is still a little dazed now. Sister Bao and Second Brother are like in a drama, and they have a private life. When she heard it, she couldn't believe it even if she was killed. My sister also agreed.Later, when Lian's second sister-in-law and second elder brother almost died in Huangquan, Xue Baochai became a little numb when she was undressed and burst into tears. She always felt like she was in a dream.

Who knew that this dream was not over yet, Lin Daiyu had no choice but to believe that everything that happened was real.

Amid Shi Xiangyun's eagerness and Lin Daiyu's trance, the two arrived in the garden.

Jia Tanchun and Wang Xifeng were sitting in the living room, one on each side, surrounded by many wives in charge.

"Show these to Lian's second grandma. The highest silver reward is a hundred taels. This is an old rule in the hands of the ancestors. Everyone follows it. But I can't change it? How will I explain to the master and wife?" Tan Chun He was digging out several old accounts, pointing to them and reading them to Wang Xifeng.

"Third sister is too serious. How can these aunts in the past compare to Sister Bao?" Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun entered the meeting room, and when Tanchun said this, Shi Xiangyun said separately.

"Sister Yun told a joke. From now on, she will be Aunt Bao." They are all aunts, so what's the difference!Tanchun sneered.

The servants of the Rongguo Mansion have always been sharp-tongued. As a boudoir lady, in the eyes of the servants, she is usually peaceful and calm, and has nothing to fear.Now that man is favored, he is the housekeeper and director in the mansion, and he is on an equal footing with Lian's second sister-in-law. I don't know how many people are waiting to see the joke.If he didn't find a few things to build his prestige before the man went to Jinling, I'm afraid no one would listen to his orders in the future.

Just dozing off and waiting for a pillow, this matter of the Xue family can be described as a godsend.As sister Yun said, this matter is different from others.Sister Bao is the daughter of the Xue family, and she has a dowry of one million, so she cannot be regarded as an ordinary aunt.If he insisted on following the rules, his wife would definitely not follow them, and if there was a quarrel, that person would definitely be on his side.After this trouble, the servants should know that their words are more effective than their wives in this mansion, who will dare to disobey in the future?Even if it is a wife, I am afraid that in the future, she will not be able to use her status to oppress others casually and force herself to do things.

"What your sister Yun said is that the Xue family's dowry is almost filling Yihong Courtyard. It is also appropriate for us to contribute some money. The old lady and the wife must also agree." Wang Xifeng didn't understand Jia Tanchun. What kind of spectacle is this? The Xue family has arranged it like this. How can my mansion be so shabby?The old lady has always been a lively person, no matter what, she can't let her relatives see a joke.Wang Xifeng felt a headache when he thought of the banquets outside. He didn't tell the kitchen in advance, so it probably took a while to make it. Don't let the guests wait, so don't spread any bad words.

"Lian's second sister-in-law is always shrewd, why is she confused about this matter? If it's because of the Xue family's rich money, then in the future, if the second elder brother marries ten or eight sisters like Bao, Lan'er and Cong Geer Huan Geer They also followed suit, the money from the father-in-law, and the dowry gift from my aunt alone can’t make ends meet, so how can this family manage it!” Before Tanchun could say a word, he saw Jia Zheng coming in.

"What the third girl said is that there are no rules, so let's do it this way." The commotion in the garden was too loud, and someone had already reported it to Kangxi in the study outside.In the future, there will be many places where money will be spent. That girl of the Xue family doesn't know how to flatter her, so what kind of monster is she being an aunt.

When Lian's second grandmother and Jia Tanchun heard this sentence, they stood up and answered.Shi Xiangyun originally wanted to say a few more words for Sister Bao in front of Jia Zheng, but when he saw Jia Zheng's gaze, he couldn't help but feel a little weak, and hurriedly supported Lin Daiyu beside him.

After Jia Zheng left, no one said anything, they spontaneously listened to Tanchun's instructions and arranged for a response, and the meeting room was empty in a short while.

Now that Lin Daiyu has come, she naturally wants to congratulate Baochai. Although Shi Xiangyun hastily dragged her away, she still ordered Zijuan to go back and get a set of Shixin hairstyles for Xue Baochai. Follow Shi Xiangyun to Yihong courtyard.

Xue Baochai wore a bright red wedding dress, which made her face look like silver and her skin like creamy fat, dignified and charming, unlike ordinary people.

But Jia Baoyu was dressed in homely clothes. Xiren and Sheyue surrounded him, trying to change his clothes, but he refused.

"Brother Ai, why doesn't he change into his wedding clothes? How can he be lucky if he misses the good time?" Shi Xiangyun asked anxiously.