By Jia Xiuzhen

It turned out that when Jia Min was alive, the mistress naturally took care of the relationship between relatives and friends. Since Jia Min passed away, Lin Ruhai had no intention of continuing, even if there were several concubines, there was no reason to be in charge of the family.It is also because the Lin family has not had many heirs for several generations, and there are no close family members. Now the housekeeper takes care of all the daily contacts. Anyway, there are old rules, and there will be no major mistakes.Lin Ruhai only skipped asking relatives and friends when it was urgent.Therefore, when they were sent to Jia's house with ordinary ritual gifts, it was rare to even see a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law kowtowing in the inner house, but Jia's mother didn't think it was disobedient, on the contrary, she felt more at ease.

This time the Lin family's New Year's ceremony was different, it was not only two points heavier than usual, but also accompanied by the daughter-in-law in charge.After kowtowing to Mrs. Jia Muwang, I only said that the old man in the family asked the old lady and the two uncles and uncles how well, and promised to take care of the girl.The gift list was presented, but there was another letter with Jia's mother, and two waiters, one old and one young, said it was for Daiyu.Baoyu and his sisters only watched the excitement, and Mrs. Jia Muwang had to think a little more in her heart when she was in charge of the house.After Jia's mother read the letter, she only smiled and asked the visitor to give a reward, and then asked the mother and the little girl who had sent it to be brought to read, asked a few words, and then told Sister Feng to arrange it.

When Daiyu saw that Lin Ruhai had sent another servant to her, she also felt a little puzzled, but it was inconvenient to ask more questions when she was in the hall, and she would explain in detail when she brought the servants to her room.The nanny looked like she was about thirty years old, but she was dressed in such a way that she added ten years of age to her, so it was hard to guess her age.The little girl who followed was not much older than Xueyan, and she was wearing azure clothes at such a young age, her complexion was pink and her eyes were lacquered.

Wang Momo led the two of them to Daiyu's room, they kowtowed, and then got up and stood with hands down after they got the word.Daiyu asked, "What are your names? When Daddy asked you to come, did you have anything to say?"

The mother took out a letter from her sleeve and submitted it, before she said: "Return to the girl, the old slave's surname is Xin, and this girl's name is Mo Ge'er. The master said that the girl has been in Beijing for a long time now, I'm afraid Forget all the things in the south, let us serve the girl, and talk about the scenery in the south, to relieve the girl's boredom, and to make the girl think about the master more."

Daiyu pursed her lips and laughed angrily, "Nurse Xin is coaxing me. Daddy is the most serious. How could he let you bring such words."

Sister Xin laughed and said, "Of course the master said the elegant words, but the old slave is vulgar, so I have to convey it in a word that I can remember."

After a few words, Daiyu had finished reading Lin Ruhai's letter, and her eyes were a little red again. Zijuan knew Daiyu's temper, and was about to come forward to comfort her, but Daiyu managed to calm herself down, and said with a smile : "I made you laugh, I haven't seen Dad for a long time, now I read the letter..."

When the people around were trying to comfort her, the little girl of the little ink pigeon smiled and said: "The master must be very happy to know that the girl misses the master so much. The master said that he is in good health now, and there are no other important things at home. I just hope that the girl will be happy and happy, if you miss it, you can write more letters, the master also looks forward to the girl's letters from time to time."

Daiyu became more happy when she heard this, but choked up and said, "Daddy's affairs are complicated. I'm afraid that writing too many letters will make daddy worry, or disturb his rest, and lose his maintenance. And I spend every day in the mansion with my sisters. There is nothing big to write about with us as companions."

Lin Daiyu was only five or six years old when she left home, no matter how talented she is, she is still just a toddler.She is also a girl, if you can't say it, you can talk to Lin Ruhai about the benefits of studying.The girl's father, who is also an important member of the same party, really can't find anything to say.Daily family letters, Daiyu is nothing more than how to get along with the sisters in the house, how to treat the old lady and wife, everything is good, I hope my father will not read such stereotypes.

Mo Ge'er listened and said with a smile: "The master said, no matter how big the other things are, they are other people's affairs, but the girl's affairs are her own affairs. How can there be troublesome talk? The master also said that the girl was at home when she was young. It was raised by my brother, and now there is a teacher in the mansion to teach, I am afraid that everything will benefit. My father and daughter, what is there to be ashamed of, if the girl has any poems and articles, you can send them back with a letter , the master may give some pointers after reading it."

Listening to what Daiyu said throughout the article, she felt that her father and lord were a little closer than usual, and she didn't know how to hide her words. I’ve said all this. If you didn’t come, I wouldn’t know. How could my writing get into Daddy’s eyes? I’m afraid it would only make him angry.”

Mo Ge'er laughed and said: "Miss doesn't know, the master has always been stable, if he can get angry from time to time, it may be good for the body and mind."

Everyone laughed, and Nanny Xin scolded her, but the little girl was so cheerful that she didn't realize it.

Daiyu smiled and asked her to come closer, glanced at Xueyan and said, "Look at you, you are all about the same age."

After speaking, he said to Mo Ge: "It's just right, I have Xueyan and Zijuan here, you don't need to change your name, you can still be called Mo Ge'er. The color of your clothes looks old-fashioned, but you look good in tight clothes."

Mo Ge'er smiled and bowed her head and said: "My mother said, it's mainly because the slaves are born well and fit the clothes." Even if Daiyu was still a little sad, she couldn't help laughing out loud. It's beyond fun.

After half a day's work, Nanny Xin and Mo Ge'er got along very well with all the girls in Daiyu's room.At first, Sister Feng was a little worried, but she was relieved when she saw them like this, but she couldn't help but secretly praise her.

This time, in Lin Ruhai's letter to Mother Jia, it was said that Daiyu's grandmother was unable to stay in the mansion because of something at home, so she sent another nun to take her place.But in a few days, Wang Momo came to kowtow to Jia's mother, got some rewards and left Jia's mansion.Everyone only said that this Wang Momo was raised like the former nanny of the masters in the mansion, so naturally they didn't reason.

It's just that Jia's mother is old and heavy-hearted, so she can't help thinking more.At night, when the lights went down and went to bed, Yuanyang brought a cup of calming soup. Jiamu took a few sips and shook her head.Then she turned around to wait for Jia Mu to sleep, but Jia Mu said, "Take a pillow and lean on it. I'll sit for a while."

Yuanyang hurriedly took out two big velvet pillows from the side cabinet to cushion Jiamu, put on another piece of clothes for Jiamu, and went outside to tell the women who were on duty at night. In the other room, they wash their hands lightly.

Jia Mu didn't want others to serve her at the moment. When the mandarin ducks were ready, she took off her hairpin and hugged her quilt and spread it on the footrest under Jia Mu's bed, and then sat quietly aside.

For a long time, Jia's mother still closed her eyes, but asked softly: "Do you think my aunt knows what happened to Zhou Rui's family before?" It's nothing serious. Zhou Rui's family... is not an ordinary girl and woman, and she behaves like this, so there's a lot to talk about.

Yu'er got a little impatient, but she wasn't one to hold grudges. When she lost her temper, she turned around and forgot about it.Things are nothing at all.But...you brought it to me to plead guilty, isn't that stupid?Stupidity is in nature, Rao has spent half his life, but he hasn't seen much progress.This is a run on, punishing the housekeeper's wife's companion for a few palace flowers, confirming Yu'er's reputation for being mean and mean.Fortunately, Feng girl is a governor.

It's fine if you don't mention anything about the house.Anyway, they still have to live together, how will it end if they have no face?I was thinking this way, but after all, some of my brains were broken.Now it seems... I am afraid that there are rumors spreading. "

Yuanyang tightly draped the clothes for Jia Mu, and didn't talk much. There are many times when the master just needs to talk, and no one needs to answer.Sure enough, Mother Jia was silent for a while, and then said: "Forget it, this is the end... let's sleep now."

Yuanyang asked: "Madam, would you like another sip of hot tea?" Jiamu nodded, and Yuanyang took a couple of sips of the warm soothing soup for Jiamu.

After each rested, Jia Mu had another thing in her heart, but she couldn't say it out of her mouth.Lin Ruhai mentioned in the letter that Mo Ge'er was a little girl sent to Daiyu by the Mo family in Mingzhou.The Mingzhou Mohist school is not well-known on the surface, but Jiamu knows it. It is said that the Mohist family has been passed down for thousands of years. There have been two prime ministers in the previous dynasty, and a general in the later. Sheng, in no dynasty or generation has failed to become a prominent clan, but he has never disappeared.

When Lin Ruhai received such a gift, it was naturally not easy to refuse it. The servants cultivated by the aristocratic family, how many people want to ask for it, but they can't get it, so it is reasonable to send it to Daiyu.After thinking about it like this, he finally fell asleep.

Today, the sisters gathered again at Li Wan's place, and now Yingchun and the others have moved into the mansion in Mrs. Wang's backyard, which is close to Li Wan's yard, so it is convenient to come and go even in winter.Seeing Daiyu coming in wearing a satin cloak, Li Wan asked, "But it's snowing?"

Daiyu asked someone to untie the cloak with a smile, and said: "It's not down yet, this damn girl insists on me wearing it, saying that it will snow later."

Li Wan glanced at Mo Ge'er who was following Daiyu, and said with a smile, "Could it be that you can pinch and count?"

Mo Ge'er blessed her body and said: "Going back to Grandma, the maidservant is thinking that the cloud is thick and the wind is cold, and I am afraid it will snow, so it is just a precautionary measure."

Li Wan said with a smile: "What a good girl to take precautions before they happen."

Baochai smiled and said, "She's not a good girl. In a word, the old lady is on the same level as Zijuan. She looks like a little girl, but she takes the role of a big girl."

Earlier, when Mo Ge'er and Daiyu were chatting and joking at Jia's mother, Jia's mother said that she looked at Mo Ge'er as the governor and raised her rank with Zicuckoo.Originally, there should be four big maids in the house of the concubine's daughter, but now only Tanchun is raised in front of Jia's mother, but she is a concubine, and Daiyu's behavior is not against the law, let alone a precious jade in front of her.

Li Wan nodded and said: "My aunt loves my daughter, what can I do, I have to send her to accompany you to talk about the scenery of my hometown, those of us who have no one to love can only be greedy."

Mo Ge'er and Daiyu love to talk about things in the south when they have nothing to do. Now Daiyu is brought in the house and often speaks some local dialects, which makes Zijuan have to follow suit.

Tan Chun said from the side: "Sister-in-law said so, Lan Ge'er is even more loved. Uncle sent people from his hometown. Didn't Uncle Lan'er specially gift a big garden made by Nan Jiang?"

Li Wan shook his head and said: "Lan'er was born and raised in Beijing, how could he know that the south is not the south. Besides, the garden is useless now, and I don't know how much work it will take to tidy it up. It's a headache just thinking about it." That's it. Let's do it first, and we'll talk about it when we have time."

Tanchun nodded and said, "That's right, it's winter and it's the New Year's Eve, so no one has the heart to do that."

Li Wan nodded and said, "That's exactly what I said."

Baochai also said at the side: "But that's the case, not to mention the flowers, plants and ancient trees, even if the houses in the house are tidied up, there is no way to know. Look at each house and you will know that the house is just such a house, and three rooms are three. five rooms is five rooms. But to really tidy up the tables, chairs, desks, calligraphy, paintings and playthings, I don’t know how much effort it will take.” Everyone nodded in agreement.

Mo Geer's expectation was not bad. It started to rain in the afternoon, and gradually snowflakes were caught. Zijuan sent someone to bring Daiyu's usual hand stove. Daiyu said helplessly: "Where is it so weak? Yes, but only a few steps."

Baochai comforted her and said, "You are no closer than Tan girls. It is not a few steps from here to the old lady's yard."

Li Wan also nodded in agreement, and Mo Ge'er said: "If you say that the girl's body is much better now than when she first came here, but she can't help but look like she is about to be blown away by the wind, sister Zijuan Even though the rest of us know that the girl is healthy, we still dare not slack off by frightening ourselves. We often hear people say that seeing is believing, but it doesn’t make much sense with the girl.”

When Daiyu poked her with her finger, Li Wan also laughed and said, "I remember that Zijuan was originally called Yinggeer. I think it's all wrong. You should be called Yinggeer." Li Wan knew in his heart Now that Daiyu has cultivated Qingming, she has the spirit of grass and trees on her body, and her natural temperament becomes more and more indistinct.In the eyes of ordinary people, don't be a coquettish attitude, or it may be a symptom of insufficiency.Left and right don't affect life expectancy, and Li Wan couldn't say it clearly, so he just started making noises with Daiyu.

But Daiyu seemed to be very close to the little girl Mo Ge'er, and she was always the one who came out to serve her closely.Everyone only thought that Daiyu was thinking of her father's love, so they could show more face to this girl.

Yingchun and the others are all close together, just turn around the backyard.Mo Ge'er helped Daiyu to walk down the corridor, although she avoided the wind and snow, she had to walk a few more steps.The two women in front were holding Mingwa lanterns, and Mo Ge'er only held a glass hydrangea lantern in her hand.Halfway on the way, I saw Zicuckoo coming to pick me up, and walked all the way to the room.

After entering the room, Zijuan first came up to untie Daiyu's cloak, and Mo Ge'er came out with a warm yellow plain velvet cloak, shook it off and put it on Daiyu, saying: "Girl, put this on, and take it off at once." It's easy to feel cold in the outer clothes, and the clothes are soaked in the smoke cage."

Zijuan poured hot tea, and said angrily: "You little hoof, and no more braziers are allowed in the house. Now you know that the girl is easy to catch cold?"

Mo Ge'er smiled and said: "Sister Zijuan is not ignorant, our girl's lungs are delicate, even the best charcoal fire will inevitably have a trace of smoke, and it's too cold outside and too hot inside, it's easier to get hot and cold Cough."

Zijuan nodded her head: "Come on, you are right anyway. If it weren't for the girl who coughs less these days, let's see if I will settle the score with you."