By Jia Xiuzhen

In addition, when the concubines returned to the province and returned to the palace, the emperor rested in Fengzao Palace for three consecutive days, and there was a slight breeze.

Although I was tired of preparing for family visits, because I was still in the middle of the year, the East Mansion still had a big banquet, inviting people to eat, drink and watch theatre.Taking advantage of this limelight, Jia Zhen borrowed another tens of thousands of taels of silver from the household department in the name of Ningfu.The 30 taels borrowed earlier was under the banner of Rongfu, and he also benefited from it. Now that he has obtained this one again, his hands are getting looser.Moreover, the money obtained in this way is particularly face-saving and prominent when spent.

On this day, the Lin family sent another driver to pick Daiyu home for a short stay.Jia Mu has just recovered, and she is only a little lazy. After hearing what Daiyu said, there is no doubt.After talking to Sister Feng again, I went back by car.

As soon as I got into the car, I saw the girl Guiliu sitting on the corner, because she said with a smile: "It's neither wind nor snow today. If you don't stay at home so you can stay, what's the point of coming out?"

Guiliu helped Daiyu to sit down, and then smiled and said, "I heard people in the city talk about confiding in relatives and mothers, and I know that the girl is also troubled by this, so I hurried to take a look."

Daiyu laughed and said, "Although that's what I mean, I dare not talk nonsense."

Mo Ge'er looked down on Guiliu even more, and bared his teeth and said: "Guitou Liu, don't talk nonsense if you don't know anything. It's the grace of the sage, and you are allowed to go home to visit your relatives. There is a noble concubine in the mansion. When I came home that day, you haven’t seen so many prosperous scenes, even if you talk about it, you can’t think of it, it’s really royal and noble, and the family is romantic.”

Gui Liu moved her nose and snorted, "You little girl who doesn't know much, you know what a spectacle is, and it's worth arguing if you look at something."

Mo Ge'er stared: "You! Tsk, I don't care about you coming from a remote place in the mountains and old forests! The nobles in the palace can be seen by everyone? You are just so white-eyed. "

Gui Liu rolled her eyes: "It's rare, so it's rare? It's rare to see a toad sleeping or an eagle blinking. Have you ever seen it?"

Mo Ge'er closed her eyes, exhaled a few breaths, then opened her eyes and said, "It's unnecessary to tell you this."

Gui Liu sneered and said: "You are so happy that you don't even know what is worth being happy. It's superfluous! What is a concubine? If you recognize a false name, you will hold it like a sun." , Respect an empty shell and kneel yourself in the mud, this is called no, see, and know! Do you understand?!"

Daiyu has long been used to these two people being like this, they pinch each other when they meet, but they talk to each other like a chicken and duck, and they always talk to each other, but they can still quarrel together.It is also rare, so let it be.

Guiliu didn't care about Mo Ge'er's luck anymore, and turned her head to Daiyu and said, "Young lady, are you tired? I heard that some people fell ill after picking up people here. Those who are looking forward to gaining fame are called Youlai." In the past, the scientific name "deserves it", but the girl is pitiful, and she has been implicated for life. In those few days, the slaves said they were going to pick up the girl back, and they were in charge of others, and they scolded others. 'Don't implicate the girl', where did the servant implicate the girl, it was clearly implicated by that mansion."

Daiyu said with a smile: "Sister Liu'er, I told you, don't want slaves and maids."

Guiliu blinked her eyes: "I learn from Qing Xiao and Yue Lan every day, and I get used to it after learning."

Daiyu smiled, and Mo Ge'er couldn't help but said to Guiliu: "Didn't you say that you went to the library to read? After reading all these books, you still don't understand any rules? Those days, I was still talking about picking up girls to go home. Come on, what a troublemaker to show off!"

Guiliu blinked again: "What does reading have to do with this? Is it possible that I can still read and be stupid? The more I read, the more I realize how many stupid things you do here!"

The two met again, and Daiyu smiled secretly.

When they got home, Rong and his staff were all waiting at the door. Seeing Daiyu, he smiled and said, "Isn't the girl tired? It's good to stay at home for a few days to be serious." Daiyu sighed and said, "I can't live for a few days. Just now the old lady was talking about celebrating Sister Bao's birthday, and Sister Feng took care of it, because everyone said, it's not good if you don't go when the day comes." He said again, "It's just right, mammy, help me see what birthday gift I'm giving you. Okay, take it from home."

Sister Xin smiled and said, "Ms. Xue's family is more serious than usual when she reaches Ji this time. Don't worry, girl. I'll pick it later." Daiyu nodded and put it down.

This mother Jia is going to celebrate Baochai's birthday, so when she said it, everyone agreed, and it was very lively.Looking back, everyone has their own thoughts.

The first Mrs. Xing, although she has no children, Jia Lian and Yingchun still want to call her mother. Seeing that Jia's mother treats Jia Yingchun, the granddaughter of a direct relative, like a stable, she holds Xue Baochai Blowing in the hand made me feel very uncomfortable.

This day, he said in front of Jia She: "They are all ordinary sons and daughters-in-law, but in fact they look different. Now there is a concubine over there, which is even more extraordinary. Even the aunt who borrowed from the house is better than our serious lady. It's embarrassing. The old lady took the silver and came out to celebrate the birthday of that precious girl from the Xue family. Yingchun has been playing for so many years, and I haven't heard a single question."

Jia Amnesty listened to all the trivial matters of mothers and mothers, and didn't even bother to say anything.

Mrs. Xing felt aggrieved, and said to herself: "Now that such a large area has been drawn and circled, it is not bricks and stones, it is clearly built with silver pieces. What are you doing now? Raising things from officials Fill in a bottomless pit, but we are the losers!"

Over the past few days, Jia She has seen that the second wife has become more and more prestigious. Although she is said to be her own niece, she is nothing more than a niece.Hearing Mrs. Xing talking about this, I felt more and more depressed, so I couldn't bear to admit my eyes, and said in a rough voice: "What are you arguing about? You can give birth to a mother if you have the ability!" After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and turned to the concubine Ji's house Li went to relax and choked Mrs. Xing until she couldn't breathe.

Li Wan's room was also talking about this. "I've been so tired for a while, and the old lady has just recovered, so I'm making a fuss about celebrating sister Xue's birthday, obviously I really love her." Yan Momo and Chang Momo looked at each other, silent.Bi Yue said: "Second Mistress said that the money is not enough." Li Wan said with a smile: "Can she believe her words?" Chang Momo then said: "The other words may be hard to say, but this time there is no difference. If it is the same as the time of visiting relatives It's not enough to buy a few melons and beans!" Li Wan said: "The old lady pays for her birthday. That's where she is decent. How about the amount? .”

Nanny Chang sighed and looked at Nanny Yan. Seeing that Nanny Yan was pursing her lips and smiling, she had no choice but to say, "Grandma, is it really just love? Girl Bao is getting old this year. According to the rules in the south, if you get old enough, you will be fine." Waiting to get married. Girl Bao doesn’t have anyone yet. Is there something to say about Jiji’s birthday with such a big fanfare? I heard that when the empress came to visit her relatives, she praised Miss Bao very much. The wife seemed to love her too much. I'm afraid that the old lady is trying to help Miss Bao to help others as soon as possible?"

Li Wan frowned when he heard this, thought for a while and said: "Speaking of which, when my mother's family came, my wife also presented the painting made by Baoyu and Xue's younger sister, and my mother praised it very much. This... My mother is also the first time When I saw them back, I didn't have that thought. Besides, if the empress really had such thoughts, the old lady would definitely not stop her. Because of Baoyu, in the old lady's heart, I am afraid that she is not as important as the empress. How can she brush her off? the meaning of."

Nanny Chang smiled: "Everyone's intestines are in their own cavity, which one can tell clearly! We are just saying that when something happens, grandma always thinks back and forth, always pointing to one way, it is inevitable It's not well thought out, not well thought out." Li Wan curled his lips: "This is an unfounded guess, doesn't everything make sense? Let me tell you, the old lady might tell his wife and empress that she also values ​​Xue very much. Sister's meaning." Both Chang Momo and Yan Momo laughed: "Okay, you said that, what else can you do?"

Sister Feng at the other end took over the matter, communicated with Jia Lian, and let go of her mind to do it in the lively place.Anyway, there is no old rule about this, and it coincides with many happy events nowadays, even if it is more lively and extravagant, it can only be agreed.

Seeing that it was the right day, Sister Feng set up a small theater stage and invited the new Liuyun troupe for a while.Just set up a banquet in Jiamu's upper room.Daiyu came back two days earlier, and Qia Xiangyun is also a guest at Jia's residence these few days.Early this morning, Xiangyun came to see Daiyu and said with a smile, "Sister Lin, today is a good day for Sister Bao. Let's go and see her earlier." What are you going to do there, and now you are walking farther and farther away from the garden." Xiangyun shook his head and said, "Who is there to celebrate someone's birthday and wait for the birthday man to come? Sister Lin, you are so lazy I'm afraid you'll be healthier if you walk more." Mo Ge'er came in with a drink of soup early in the morning, and said with a smile: "Miss Yun, that's what I'm talking about, our girl has never had a cough again every spring and autumn, how many pills will be saved. "Xiang Yun has always liked those who are quick-spoken, so he turned his head and asked her: "Oh? Then what are you holding in your hand now?" Mo Ge'er put down the blue and white brocade ground opening cup in his hand, and then He took the spoon and saucer and said with a smile, "This is the morning soup stewed by Madam Xin for the girl." After saying that, she urged Daiyu, "Young lady, use it while it's hot. Although this set of cups is filled with hot water, it's not too late. I can't care how long." Seeing this, Xiang Yun shook his hands and said, "Oh, there are so many trivial things here! I don't know when I will get them. I can't wait for you, so go find the second sister and the others first."

Daiyu only used soup here, and after waiting for a while, Nanny Xin came over with some snacks, and said with a smile: "Girl, I'm afraid I'm going to drink today, and I won't be able to take a few sips of the meal later, so it's more serious to make some cushions first. "When I opened it, it turned out to be a plate of plum blossoms. Inside, there were milk cakes with chess pieces, green bean cakes, inch dumplings, shiitake mushrooms, fried dumplings with shredded radish, and in the middle were soft pancakes with shredded pickled vegetables and bamboo shoots.All in one color.Daiyu saw it and said with a smile: "Did you bring the cook here? At first glance, it seems to be in the south." After a closer look, she smiled again, "How can I use so much?" Just as he was about to speak, Baoyu came in from outside. Seeing that Daiyu was having snacks, he smiled and said, "I'm lucky! Zijuan, bring some tableware!" Daiyu looked at him with a half-smile, and said, "" At this moment, why don't you go to Lixiangyuan to celebrate your sister Bao's birthday, and come here to eat here, what's the reason?" Baoyu laughed and said, "You really don't know?" Daiyu looked at the sky and caught it by herself. A dumpling to eat.Zijuan came over with spoons, chopsticks and small plates. Baoyu hurriedly took them without saying anything, and first took a dumpling.Take a sip and praise: "It's delicious!"

Assailants from outside came in and were about to ask Baoyu to eat some snacks first. Seeing that Baoyu had eaten at this end, he went up to salute and laughed again: "It really is delicious from the other side of the pot. There are a few boxes on the other end, and in a blink of an eye Everyone is gone." Daiyu just used a dumpling and a corner of a soft cake, put down the chopsticks, and was about to drink tea.Seeing what the attacker said, he hurriedly urged: "Take your master away quickly. He will eat several people's portions. Now my house will starve." Baoyu didn't accept her words, Then he ate another piece of milk cake, and said to the attacker, "I just brought those all, and let Zijuan choose what they like." Laughing for a while.

The two of them finished their snacks and sat down to drink tea.Baoyu took off the lid and took a sip, then hurriedly lifted the lid to take a closer look.Daiyu didn't know him, so she said, "This is flower dew mixed with tender ginger juice. Don't you hear that 'drinking tea in the morning is like attracting thieves into your house'?" And ordered them to do the same."

Just as he was talking, Xiangyun came in again, and when he saw the two of them sitting and drinking tea, he couldn't help being angry: "I've searched all over!" He said that he went to drag Baoyu, "Hurry up! Sister Bao will come over after a while How can you pray for your birthday!" Baoyu couldn't help being dragged out, and one line after another said in his mouth: "What's the hurry, I'll see you later!"

Sure enough, as soon as the two of them walked to the hallway, they saw Baochai coming forward with Aunt Xue supporting them.Xiangyun couldn't help being very angry, let go of Baoyu, and stomped his feet to meet him.Baoyu slowed down a little, and went forward to salute Aunt Xue with a smile.

Daiyu came out of her room and was about to go forward when she saw Aunt Xue holding Baoyu in one hand and Baochai in the other from a distance. Baochai followed Xiangyun, and a group of people came talking and laughing.Daiyu stared at Baoyu twice. Baoyu was talking to Baochai, which made Baochai smile.Daiyu snorted secretly, turned around and leaned back on the kang in her room.

It is said that Baoyu accompanied Aunt Xue to Jia Mu's room, sat for a while, and saw that Daiyu was about to play outside, and before Daiyu came out, he withdrew to look for her in Daiyu's room.When Baochai was talking to Xiangyun, he was thinking of asking Baoyu, but when he turned around, he disappeared.When I looked again, I saw that Baoyu was holding Daiyu's hand and walking this way. I saw him talking non-stop with a smile on his brows, and tilting his head from time to time to see Daiyu's complexion.Daiyu just turned her head away from her, pinched a handkerchief with her empty hand and shook it, but said nothing.At first glance, Baoyu is apologizing to his younger sisters and younger sisters.Seeing Baochai turning her head, Xiangyun also looked over, curled her lips and said, "Sister Lin is getting annoyed again. The second elder brother is such a bitch, the more he restrains him and stretches him, the more he pushes him. He deserves it."

When Jia Mu saw that the two had come hand in hand, she was very relieved and said with a smile, "If the party is later, it won't be your turn to order the play." Earlier, Baochai and Sister Feng had already ordered, so Jia Mu asked Daiyu to order. Daiyu never liked to go to theatre, so she asked Aunt Xue, Mrs. Wang, to order one at random.

Seeing that Baoyu didn't move her chopsticks much, Jia's mother said, "I'll watch a play later, so I have to drink. If you don't have anything in your stomach, you can't serve it." Baoyu laughed and said, "Old Ancestor, I just ate I've got some snacks, and I'm still full." Yuanyang also smiled and said to Jia's mother, "I'll be busy with the attackers in the morning." Jia's mother said, "This girl is very diligent, but this is not a banquet outside. I am comfortable at home, so there is no need to make up for it first." Baoyu said with a smile: "Old ancestor, I used the dim sum at Sister Lin's, and the southern style made by my mother. I tasted it fresh, so I used a few more pieces. Seeing Daiyu, Jia's mother was just picking a few stalks of water vegetables and chewing slowly, because of a smile, she said, "Okay, okay, it's rare that you can eat an extra piece and a half. Turn around and tell your sister, take those If you want the recipe, give it to the cook, and if you want to eat it, let them make it." Baoyu was naturally very happy.

After talking and eating, the banquet was served.

Xichun didn't drink, so she sat idle for a while and then quietly stood up to join Li Wan's side.Naturally, Li Wan didn't have the reason to sit down and enjoy it in such a situation, he just waited on him with cups at Mrs. Jia's table.As soon as someone brought a new warm pot of wine, when she turned around, she saw Xichun blinking at her from behind, and said with a smile: "Why don't you sit and enjoy yourself, what are you doing here?" Xichun shook her head and said, "It's no fun, babbling Damn, I feel sleepy. I don't eat wine, what do I do sitting for nothing. Sister-in-law, where is Lan'er?" Li Wan said, "He, he went to the academy a few days ago." Xichun looked at the other end, Baoyu Just as he was pouring wine for Xiangyun, he said, "The academy has started? Baoyu is still at home." Li Wan said, "Lan'er is just a monkey, and he can't stay at home for a moment. It's better for them to be in the academy. Is it on the mountain, wild monkeys?" It's not a joy to go back to the mountain." Xichun also laughed when she heard that.The other end has already brought up the wine, and Li Wan took the pot and went to the front again.