The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

As soon as Jia Lian entered Rongguo Mansion, Mrs. Jia's people were already looking for him. Jia Lian came all the way by boat. I wasn't feeling tired, and it was New Year's Eve, so I just packed up a little and went to see Mrs. Jia.

The house in the back hall was really lively. Not only the daughters-in-law of the first and second bedrooms, but also several grandchildren and granddaughters were sitting together and having fun.

When Yuanyang led Jia Lian in, Mrs. Jia, who had been uneasy all the time, waved to her grandson quickly: Good boy, good boy, come here quickly.

Jia Lian was a little hesitant. This kind of enthusiasm could only be enjoyed by his precious brother. As he stepped forward, Mrs. Jia grabbed his hand and pulled him to sit down in front of him.

Yuanyang, who had brought a stool for Jia Lian, quietly retreated behind the old lady. Wang Xifeng had already brought a cup of tea and handed it to her man.

After Jia Lian finished drinking tea, Mrs. Jia, who was impatient, couldn't wait to ask, Good boy, how are you doing with your aunt?

What kind of temperament did Jia Lian have? He told the truth about what he had seen and heard in Yangzhou. There is no need to exaggerate. Just hearing about the excitement at the temple fair, where Lin Ruhai and Jia led officials and family members in the city to pray for Yangzhou, Mrs. Jia beamed.

Mrs. Jia was extremely happy in her life. She experienced the most prosperous period of the Shi family when she was a child. After waiting until the age of hairpin, she married into the more prosperous Jia family. Inside and outside, I have never suffered any grievance or suffering in the first half of my life.

After she gave birth to two sons and one daughter for Rong Guofu, the elder above her slowly passed away. Her life was even more comfortable, and Jia Daishan was a smart person. Not only all the household affairs were well arranged, but there was basically nothing bothering the old lady to worry about.

When Jia Daishan passed away early due to injuries accumulated in the army, the wives his sons married could help her manage the house. It can be said that Mrs. Jia's life is the most enviable life for women nowadays.

He was born into wealth, his natal family is powerful, and his husband is considerate and upbeat. Although his sons have no abilities, they can't be called dirt. As long as people like them stick to their duties, they can stay rich for a long time.

Needless to say, this old lady's luck is really first-rate.

It's just that when she lived to this age, there were only two things she couldn't worry about. One of them was her precious daughter who was far away in Yangzhou.

Now that she heard the good news about her daughter, Mrs. Jia was in a very good mood. Seeing the smile on his ancestor's face, Jia Lian took out the gift list prepared by Jia.

Mrs. Jia quickly took it over and took a look. Seeing her daughter's thoughts, she immediately said happily: Come and take a look. Come and take a look. I said Min'er understands me best, so come and take a look at the things she gave.

Seeing that the old man wanted to show off like a child, several children and grandchildren all laughed and came to watch the fun. Among them, Wang Xifeng was naturally the one who came first. She took the gift slip and read out the gift Jia Min prepared according to the words on it.

When everyone heard that everyone had a gift, even a few Chun'er were a little shy, but they all had a very good impression of this aunt who had no memory.

Wang Xifeng naturally knew what to say, and pointed at the gift list and said: Old ancestor, I usually only hear you praise how good my aunt is, but now that I have seen the gift list, I know how meticulous my aunt is. Each of these things is calculated accurately. It’s a fun trip to relieve fatigue. I can only say good things about it.”

It turns out that Jia Min also guessed that her family was in need of food and clothing, so the things she gave were all rare things that Mrs. Jia could play with on weekdays. It is said that the older people get, the more playful they become, and these strange objects fit the old lady’s mood.

You know, the things sent by the Lin family are all good things that Yangzhou salt merchants have worked hard to find. Many items were unheard of even by the Jia family in the capital.

Mrs. Jia was even more satisfied when she heard this. She looked at her granddaughter-in-law and was about to tease the younger generation with a few words. Mrs. Wang on the side suddenly interjected: Are the meals in the kitchen ready? Lian'er has been traveling all the way, so why don't we open the table first and let the child nap?

When Wang Xifeng heard this, she smiled and nodded, I've already prepared it, and I'm just waiting for your instructions, madam.

On the banquet, next to Mrs. Jia, naturally sat her favorite grandson, Baoyu, but the other side was rarely accompanied by Jia Lian. During the meal, it was inevitable to continue chatting about the Lin family's family affairs.

Old Mrs. Jia was not interested when she heard about new things like newspapers and weaving mills, but others were very engaged in listening.

It only talks about Jia's two children. They both grew up in peace and health, and they look very much like Jia Min and Jia Daishan. Mrs. Jia started to cry. On this wonderful day, she was so frightened that everyone put down their chopsticks and came up to comfort her.

After everyone coaxed her for a long time, the old lady finally revealed the reason.

I miss your aunt. When she went to Yangzhou, I couldn't even see her for seven or eight years. Alas...

Jia Lian's eyebrows moved and he said with a smile: Ancestor, what's the problem? After the New Year, I will go to Yangzhou again, and I will definitely invite my aunt to you.

Look at you blowing the conch. If you don't know, you think you are the reincarnation of Sun Dasheng. How could Wang Xifeng not know her man's abilities and wink at him frequently.

You idiot, if this aunt wants to come back, how can she not come back on her own if the legs are still on her body?

You are just showing off your ability here. If you mess up the matter, I wonder how you can face the old lady.

Jia Lian pretended not to see it. He really wanted to go shopping in Yangzhou again. Those who have never been to the feasting and feasting scene in person have no idea what the real Wenwen Township is.

Wang Xifeng, who was holding back her anger, waited until everyone had finished eating and went back to their rooms to rest and change clothes. Then she took Jia Lian and complained, Tell me, you act crazy before you even drink. The second wife's face , can’t you see?”

How can I not know? When my aunt got married, I was already living in the house. Jia Lian sat on the 'Fengfeng Happy Chair' and watched Wang Xifeng choose clothes with great joy.

They were going to go to the theater with the old lady later, and Ping'er took several pieces of clothes in succession, which made Wang Xifeng feel a little embarrassed. In the end, it was Jia Lian who decided on a bright red outfit, saying it was a festive dress.

Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes at the man charmingly and said, Now that you know it, why would you do anything to accept this job?

Jia Lian smiled, how could he not know his mother-in-law?

You said, I am the only adult grandson in the family. If I don't go, who else will go? Send a steward? Not to mention the ancestors, even my aunt will be anxious if she sees it. You haven't met my young aunt At that time, that was the most important figure in the Jia family.

I heard. Jia Lian lowered his voice, My aunt could still ride on my grandfather's back when she was a child. Do you want a steward to hire such a precious person? It's not easy for anyone to do it, even for a junior like me. , and still have some thin noodles.”

That’s right. Wang Xifeng nodded silently, but she remembered another thing, What do you mean when my aunt gives so many gifts in return to our family?

Don't say you didn't see the significance of the gift list. Jia Lian saw that she asked so casually, but he also guessed that the other party had been holding this question in his heart for a long time. It was just that he didn't want to appear too eager, so he used such a casual tone and pretended I'm just asking randomly.

After all, the wife’s family is not the Jia family, but her natal family—the Wang family.

Wang Xifeng showed a subtle smile. After she took the gift list, she just read the gift for Rongguo Mansion, then closed it again and handed it to Yuanyang's hands.

This is the eldest maid beside the old lady, and no one else dares to manipulate her easily.

She would do this because she naturally saw the valuable list that her aunt had given to Lao Wang's family.

Half of the people here are reincarnations of human spirits. Wang Xifeng felt at that time that the fewer people who knew about this matter, the better.

Tell me, do your aunt's family have any opinions?

Wang Xifeng didn't know much about external affairs, so he had to ask Jia Lian for advice.

It was rare for his wife to humbly ask for advice, so Jia Lian couldn't help but show off. He smiled, crossed his legs, and turned the topic aside, You, the Wang family, take it for granted. My aunt's family is full of noble civil servants, so how could they have so much contact with the military generals? Separation of civil and military affairs is the way to protect yourself.

Besides, if their family is really close, what else can happen to our Jia family?

Although Wang Xifeng cannot write two characters in one stroke, Wang Xifeng is a bit good. After marrying Jia Lian, it can be said that she considers Jia Lian wholeheartedly.

That's true.

Let me agree in advance that we won't prepare any gifts for our visit to my aunt's house this time. When I go there next year, you can give me another few thousand taels, and I will prepare some gifts to give to my aunt separately in our two names. By the way, I will go to Yangzhou City to buy a shop.

Why don't you go buy a shop over there?

Don't you understand this? The city of Yangzhou is very lively now. Just give us money and make friends with your aunt's family. When they come to the capital in the future, can you still miss out on our benefits?

Look at what you said, we respect her because she is our closest relative and elder. Don't think about these twists and turns. It doesn't mean that our family's vision is not on the stage.

Ha, Jia Lian chuckled and shook his head. He is only a fourth-grade magistrate now. When your uncle comes to the capital and becomes a third-grade official or above, just wait and see what it means to be a bustling city.

Ping'er, find the jewelry the old lady gave you last time. I'll take it to the theater later. Wang Xifeng ignored his trouble and only ordered her maid.

Eh.

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After the New Year's Eve fireworks, the excitement inside and outside Yangzhou continues.

After having New Year's Eve dinner with his family, Chen Heng took Xinda and played chess together in the house. I have already done all the books and articles that I should read during the day. At night, he simply took out the chess book given by Uncle Lin and studied it slowly.

What annoyed Chen Heng was that Xinda seemed to be more savvy than him in this regard. After only reading a few pages, I got a good impression.

Chen Heng even screamed, I shouldn't. Is my chess game so bad?

Xinda also found it incredible. He didn't expect that he had some talent in this area.

The two brothers fought by light until late at night before the elder won.

Listening to the watchman announcing the time of the first day of the New Year, Xinda closed the window and said, Second brother, get ready to sleep.

Okay, this is the end of the year. Chen Heng smiled and handed over to his younger brother, Happy New Year, Xinda.

Happy New...Happy New Year, second brother. This was such a weird message that Xinda shook her head.

The two of them were lying on the bed side by side, discussing their plans for the coming year.

Xinda, do you have any wishes?

Xinda put his hands behind his head. Although his vision was broad at this time, his thoughts were still simple. He only said: I just want to be with my brother all the time. I can't think of anything else.

Hey, you stupid boy, you don't want to marry and have children.

Then I have to follow my brother. When my second brother passes the imperial examination and becomes an official, I will run errands for him.

I don't even know when that was.

Jinshi, that is so far away. Chen Heng is not in the habit of making plans that far ahead.

What about second brother? What is second brother's wish?

Hahaha. Chen Heng laughed, First pass the hospital examination, and then save money. When you have the opportunity in the future, go to the capital to see the excitement of other people's homes.

Doesn't that mean he has to go to the capital? Xinda glanced sideways at Chen Heng and couldn't help but ask curiously.

Whose family is the other person's family?

Go to sleep, go to sleep. Chen Heng didn't want to explain what was going on, so he just laughed and dealt with it.

good.

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