The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

The boy who was as precious as jade took a few steps forward and took a quick look, he saw a grand scene full of flowers. Today, the ladies of the Jia family are all dressed up to welcome the distinguished guests. Her already beautiful face was now even more vibrant.

A little green took a few steps forward and saw two strangers sitting on the left and right hands of the ancestor, neither of whom Jia Baoyu knew. First, he looked to the left and saw a lady who looked very similar to his own family, so he knew that she must be his aunt.

aunt.

Jia Baoyu stepped forward and bowed politely. He couldn't find any fault in this aspect.

The old lady and Mrs. Wang have personally taught me, so everyone can feel at ease in this regard.

Jia Min saw that he was very polite and that he was his own nephew. Although she felt a little dissatisfied with Mrs. Wang, she still smiled and nodded at him.

After meeting Aunt Xue again, Jia Baoyu leaned on the wooden bench that Ping'er had moved for him.

Normally, his position was always next to Mrs. Jia.

But today, beside my wife is my daughter on the left and my granddaughter on the right. There was just such a soft couch, how could he still be able to sit on it?

But Jia Baoyu didn't worry, he was sitting between Daiyu and Baochai.

On the right side, those sitting are the younger members of the family. Only because Daiyu and Baochai had just arrived, Sanchun gave way to the two distinguished guests.

Jia Baoyu just sat down and couldn't help but look left and right.

The two beauties beside her both have the beauty of a country. Even in this hall full of flowers, people can see the difference at a glance. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are the crown of beauty.

It was really funny when Daiyu saw her cousin poking his head in such a silly and foolish manner. She couldn't help but raise her handkerchief to cover her mouth. Her current temperament was already a bit lively. With his mother and grandmother protecting him, he was more courageous than Baochai, a foreigner.

Seeing this, Jia Baoyu squeezed forward with a wooden stool and leaned close to Daiyu. He only looked at her for a moment and couldn't help but said to his ancestor: I have seen this sister before.

When the old lady heard this, she also smiled and said: But it's nonsense again. Have you ever seen her before?

Ever since Jia Min had a big quarrel with Mrs. Wang before she got married, even if she occasionally returned to her parents' home during those years in Beijing, she never brought Daiyu with her. Not to mention Baoyu, even the old lady has never seen Daiyu.

Baoyu smiled and said: Although I have never met her, I look at her kind face, and in my heart she is an old acquaintance. Today is just a reunion after a long separation, so it's not a bad idea.

Listening to this, it is really difficult to evaluate. Jia Min only frowned slightly, but said otherwise that Baoyu could no longer be treated as a child at his age.

Since ancient times, there has been a ritual that men and women sit at different tables at the age of seven. It is not reasonable for him, at twelve or thirteen years old, to talk to a woman so intimately.

Thinking that today was a meeting between relatives, Jia Min thought about it for a moment and then relaxed her eyebrows.

Sure enough, Mrs. Jia also said beside her: Better, better, if so, you brothers and sisters will be more harmonious.

When Jia Baoyu heard this, he felt even more happy. Following his usual habit at home, he approached Daiyu and asked, Has my sister ever read a book?

This really speaks to Daiyu's interests. The Lin family is from a scholarly family, and she went to school. Not to mention how excellent Xie's knowledge is, her first-grade wife's knowledge is far beyond that of ordinary people.

I've read a few. Lin Daiyu said this in a self-effacing manner. When she was reading, Chen Heng had always read one book, so she followed suit. If this refers to skimming, it would really embarrass others.

Jia Baoyu was very happy to hear this and felt that he had met an elegant confidant. He quickly asked Lin Daiyu what she had read, just as she was thinking of starting something to talk about. Seeing that he kept asking questions, Lin Daiyu had no choice but to name some of the classics and history collections.

Jia Baoyu thought to himself, this is a bad dish, how can such a good fairy sister also love such earthly things.

Under Jia Zheng's coercion, he didn't like these books and didn't want to waste time talking about them, so he turned the topic to his cousin's honorary name.

Daiyu just said her name, and he asked about the other person's cousin.

This move was already very inappropriate, and Jia Min only frowned.

It is said that the maiden name will be chosen by the elders in the family before a woman gets married.

If there is no one in the natal family who is well versed in writing, it is also a boudoir fun for the husband to pick one up after he gets married.

But no matter what, it would be extremely rude to ask a woman who has not yet left the court her cousin, and it would be a slap in the face of the Lin family's family tradition.

Jia Min's eyes lit up, and after her daughter said the word 'no', she was about to hit her nephew.

Old Mrs. Jia had already spoken out to smooth things over: If you have anything to say, please pour me a cup of tea.

It was hard for Jia Min to say anything more when her old mother was so protective. She looked at Mrs. Jia, who winked at her daughter, obviously hoping that her precious daughter would not look at the monk's face but the Buddha's face.

But Jia Min had endured it, but Baoyu was rushing to come up with ideas and wanted to show off his knowledge in public.

He was in the back house on weekdays, and everything he saw and met was full of smiling faces and kind words. Except for Jia Zheng, no one had said a harsh word to him since he was a child.

Jia Baoyu originally thought that all the women in the world would rely on her in everything and hold him at the top of their hearts. Then he boldly said, How about I give my sister a wonderful word?

This is really nonsense. Jia Min was so driven that she was about to reprimand him. Lin Daiyu said wisely: No, no, dad told me earlier that he has thought of an excellent cousin for me. Now that my cousin is thinking of another one, should I listen to dad or my cousin? of.

Everyone has seen Jia Min's expression, but because Jia Baoyu is a 'treasure' at home, no one dares to say anything.

Only Wang Xifeng came to the rescue: You must listen to your uncle. He is the most popular person in the dynasty, and his literary talent and knowledge are naturally first-rate. But he must think more sophisticatedly than those of us who are not good at writing.

When everyone heard this, they smiled and said yes.

Even from a noble family like them, they know that it is not easy to pass the first-class examination.

With the words of Lin and Wang, everyone descended the steps.

Jia Baoyu asked again: Does my sister have jade?

Everyone didn't know the medicine in his gourd. Daiyu thought that the other party was going to take out his own jade to see each other, and she was a little curious.

After all, she was also curious about what the things that could be brought out of the mother's womb looked like. He said, I don't have that. I think that jade is a rare thing. How can everyone have it?

This was a polite remark, but I don't know why it annoyed Jia Baoyu. In front of everyone, he immediately went crazy. He took off the jade and threw it on the carpet. He cursed: What a rare thing. You can't even judge whether a person is good or bad, and you still say he is 'psychic' or not. 'Yeah! I...

No one expected that this idiot would dare to behave in front of the guests, and they didn't even know what to say.

Fortunately, the jade was not broken and we could still wear it after picking it up. Everyone was still happy.

Shut up!! Jia Min suddenly shouted, and everyone who was already frightened and wanted to pick up the jade was even more frightened on the spot.

After breaking free from Mrs. Jia's tight grip, Jia Min stood up and came to Baoyu. She stood upside down with a pair of phoenix eyebrows and looked directly at her nephew with her piercing eyes.

Damn it, is this how your family always teaches you?

What kind of person is Jia Min? After getting married, she became a wife and mother, although her temperament was much restrained. But once someone steps on a taboo spot, it's like returning to the precious daughter who was held in the palm of Jia Daishan's hands when she was young.

She was Jia Baoyu's biological aunt. If she really wanted to teach Jia Baoyu a lesson, others would not dare to interrupt.

I could only listen to her continue: At your age, you should have read some books. There are a house full of female relatives here, and there are distinguished guests visiting. You just barge in without knowing any etiquette?

Go and see your uncles and brothers. Apart from you, how many of them are here? Seeing the female relatives of your family who have not yet left the court, choosing names and throwing jade? They all follow their own temperaments. Is it possible that they really put themselves in trouble? As a royal nobleman?

Jia Min's words were not only scolding Baoyu, but also telling her old mother. This child's dress is really inappropriate.

As the legitimate son of the head of the Jia family, Jia Lian only wears a Confucian scarf when going out in addition to the white jade crown.

But only Jia Baoyu can wear this purple gold crown on his head?

Wearing the golden jade necklace around our neck, we are not afraid of the Ministry of Rites and the Royal Censor knocking on our door?

None of these officials have eyes or mouths. The more you pretend to be deaf and dumb now, the greater the trouble will be in the future!

Mother, you and your brothers are really ridiculous!

Jia Min was really angry, heartbroken for her late father, and lamenting the confusion of the Jia family.

Jia Daishan was smart all his life, so how could he feel so sad if there was knowledge under the spring?

Such a storm of reprimands really broke Jia Baoyu's heart.

In this world, why would any woman scold him like this?

He spoke in a daze, wanting to explain to himself: Auntie, I...

Jia Min gets angry, which is really scarier than Jia Zheng.

Few people in the room had seen Jia Daishan's face. Only Mrs. Jia looked at her angry daughter and couldn't help but think of her late wife.

Although Jia Min looks like her, in terms of temperament, she is more like the old prince. As soon as the old lady forgot to speak, no one else would dare to come out and persuade the young lady.

Today, in front of my ancestors and your mother, I will teach you as my own aunt. Even if you tell me, no one will dare to help you. Jia Min had a cold face and did not order anyone to beat Baoyu. The identity ordered, Go pick up the jade yourself and apologize to the elders.

ah……

I threw this jade with my own hands, why do I have to pick it up myself? Jia Baoyu looked shy and scared. He felt that his aunt was more intimidating than his father, but he also felt aggrieved that it was his own fault.

Go! Jia Min shouted.

Why did our Jia family have such an incompetent and ungrateful child?

Jia Baoyu didn't know whether he was really frightened or what, he was stunned and didn't dare to move.

Lin Daiyu was not afraid of her angry mother. She took the initiative to pick up the jade on the carpet, handed it to Jia Baoyu and said: Cousin, take it quickly.

She knew her mother's temperament, and at this time, she had to apologize sincerely. Daiyu advised softly: Go and apologize.

Mrs. Jia also woke up from a dream, and quickly stepped forward to hold her daughter and said: Your aunt is right, Baoyu, don't lose your temper again in the future. There is someone in our family who can cure you.

When she said this, everyone laughed awkwardly and said in agreement: Isn't that right? It's really my aunt who hopes for the best for the younger generation that she is willing to teach her so painstakingly.

Mrs. Jia took advantage of the opportunity to get close to her daughter again and lowered her voice: Good child, Mom knows your temper. There are outsiders here today, so please show some kindness to this evildoer. The child is still young, so I will teach you slowly in the future. .”

Mom, he is already thirteen. In Yangzhou, children of this age should go out to help support the family if their family background is poor. Jia Min was even more furious, but couldn't help it.

Wang Xifeng also came up and said all the good things. The two of them worked hard together to coax Jia Min back to her position.

At this time, look at the happy family atmosphere. Then he looked at Baochai, who was preparing to participate in the talent show, and Mrs. Wang, the 'old monk entering meditation'. Jia Min also felt sad in her heart. Dad, if you know the truth, would you have thought of what our family is like today?

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After the family had dinner, Wang Xifeng returned to the house and bumped into Jia Lian who had returned from having a drink outside. The couple couldn't help but share scenes from the day.

I really didn't expect that our aunt has such a strong temper. Even if she is an ancestor, she still gives way to and dotes on her today. Wang Xifeng was taking off her makeup while recalling the scene, still feeling a little scared.

As the eldest sister-in-law, she used to pamper and let go of Mrs. Jia's beloved when she met her in the past.

What do you think. Jia Lian crossed his legs on the rocking chair and said with a bit of pride, I told you about aunt, but she is amazing. Hahaha, if you really want to say that my second brother's treatment in the house is better than My aunt is just enough.

When Wang Xifeng heard this, she couldn't help but said: Does the old prince love her so much?

No, if you ask the old servants in the house to inquire. Jia Lian gave him a thumbs up, What grandpa often talks about is: if aunt were a man, he could still protect the wealth of three generations of our Jia family. .”

Is this true? Wang Xifeng's eyes lit up and she said happily.

Even though she has all kinds of faults, she has two real advantages.

First, after marrying into the Jia family, he focused solely on Jia Lian and the Jia family. He even did not hesitate to take out the dowry to decorate the appearance of Jia's family.

The second is that she usually treats the relatives, friends and sisters-in-law of the Jia family, and she can't find anything wrong with them.

Servants and outsiders only saw her fierceness and fierceness. But Wang Xifeng's good intentions towards Jia Lian, the younger brothers and sisters of Jia's family, and the elders in the family were all obvious.

It's not that Jia Lian doesn't recognize her good qualities, it's just that she was used to being dissolute in the past. He guessed Wang Xifeng's thoughts and immediately advised: Don't even think about asking her to give you any advice. Just stop thinking about using her strength. The Lin family's path is different from ours after all.

After all, he was a man running around outside. When he heard what he said, even Wang Xifeng couldn't help but wonder: Why is it different? Tell me quickly.

Hey. Jia Lian laughed and pulled Wang Xifeng into his arms. He was used to eating weeds in Yangzhou during this period, and suddenly he felt the fragrance of domestic flowers again. Now that I had a strong appetite, I simply carried my wife to bed. While undressing and undressing, I said, I want to know. Be a good servant, and I will tell you.

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After returning from Mrs. Jia's place, Jia Min sat in her room and ordered someone to call Daiyu.

The mother and daughter met at a certain place. Daiyu first paid a few words of concern about the chat between the two elders, and then listened to Jia Min read to her.

This girl's name is Yingge. Jia Min pointed to a pretty girl next to her, Your ancestor pointed it out to you when he saw that there was only one Xue Yan around you.

Daiyu hurriedly nodded to the girl, and the maid named Yingge quickly bent down to salute, stood up, and stood silently behind her young lady.

Then I will go and thank my ancestors tomorrow. Daiyu said to Jia Min.

This was a proper courtesy, Jia Min didn't say much. Seeing that her mother still looked worried, Daiyu comforted her and said, Mom, I think my cousin is just young and ignorant. You don't need to get angry.

Jia Min looked at Daiyu and knew that her daughter's knowledge in this area was still a bit shallow, so she taught her directly: Yu'er, you were born in a family like ours. Being ignorant is the first-class fault. Compare with it. , the great traitors and evildoers are all inferior to each other.”

Why is this? Lin Daiyu blinked and listened to her mother's teachings.

Seeing the wife and young lady talking about the Jia family's family affairs, Yingge, the new girl, quickly turned around and walked outside. Hearing the sound of making tea coming from outside, Jia Min secretly praised her for being a smart girl.

Her mother rarely made mistakes in teaching her maids.

Jia Min talks to her daughter to teach the younger generation.

But Ying Ge's new girl, if she doesn't know how to avoid suspicion. When word spread, it was not the parrot who said it, but it became the parrot's word.

What's more, Parrot has just entered the Lin family and heard the new owner discussing the old owner's faults. Does that mean he listens or not?

Why can’t my mother’s teaching skills be used on her grandson?

Jia Min shook his head strangely and said to Daiyu: If it is a big traitor and a big evil, then maybe we can still find a way out. People outside often say that the winner is the king and the loser is the enemy. If you really want to win, what's the point? Do you have a good reputation? No matter how bad it is, if you go home and build bridges and roads, you can still gain a good reputation among the people.

But if you just don't know what's going on, you just close the door and act like a deaf and blind idiot. You don't even have to worry about others laying secret arrows, you can just use a trap to get them all.

The two of them talked for a long time, and then the conversation was almost complete. Yingge just walked in with the tea. When Jia Min touched the tea cup, the temperature was just right, and she was even more satisfied with Yingge.

From now on, just follow Miss. It was rare for her to take a fancy to someone, so she simply gave him a hand.

Yes, ma'am.

If that villain dares to break into your lady's boudoir in the future, do you know what to do? Jia Min continued to test the maid's ability.

My slave must stop him and ask Xue Yan to inform the wife.

Yingge knew that after tonight, her boss would be Jia Min, not Mrs. Jia anymore.

If anything happens, you should report it to Jia Min.

Jia Min nodded and continued: Young lady's belongings are indispensable even a handkerchief.

If a girl's private property before leaving the palace is a handkerchief lost and it falls into the hands of her husband, it will be a source of rumors.

Yes, ma'am.

Snow Goose and Parrot responded in unison.

Seeing how Jia Min handled it, Lin Daiyu knew that her mother was teaching her in front of her, so she immediately kept all these things in mind.

Ahhhhh, here I come, here I come.