Qing Wu Red House

Chapter 144

Ps:

Here is the six thousand word chapter.I originally wanted to write five thousand, but I didn't stop, so let's make do with it.

Let's talk about Jia Mu's birthday, all the families sent birthday gifts, but most of the people who really came to pay their respects were family friends like the four kings and eight fathers.Among these visitors, Mrs. Sun Taishi's arrival really surprised people.

Sun Taishi's mansion claims to be relatives of the emperor, and rarely interacts with these ordinary families, so when Sun Taishi's wife brought Sun Borong's wife Zhang, Sun Xuebin, and Sun Xueying to the flower hall of Rongguo Mansion, even Jia Mu Can't help but be surprised.Fortunately, Wang Xifeng is an exquisite person, although Mrs. Sun Taishi was not on the banquet list, she arranged the seats and accompanying personnel neatly.It not only reflects the importance of Sun Taishi's mansion, but also does not lose the style of Rongguo Mansion, which makes Jia's mother like her even more in her heart.

Mrs. Sun Taishi was arranged next to Jia Mu. Because of the opportunity of the last Fahua Temple, the two old people chatted very well.Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Zhang also chatted happily with Mrs. Wang, which made Aunt Xue, who was busy following Wang Xifeng, look gloomy and cold.

Daiyu sat at the same table with Baoyu, Yingchun, Tanchun, and others. Of course, Sun Xueying also sat at their table. Originally, Mother Jia also wanted Sun Xuebin to sit at this table, but there was Sun Xuebin in Hanlin outside. The classmates in the courtyard wanted to take this opportunity to get together, so Mother Jia asked Sun Xuebin to go outside.

"Old sister is really lucky!" Mrs. Sun Taishi smiled and complimented Jiamu: "Look at the grandchildren and granddaughters who are all handsome and beautiful, it really makes people happy!" Jiamu smiled modestly : "Where is it, I look at Xueying, that girl is really beautiful. I don't know if Mrs. Taishi has given her a good look."

Madam Sun Taishi smiled and said: "That girl has always been very naughty, no one would like her. However, her grandfather and I thought that we would not be more intimate. The eldest prince still lacks a side concubine, even if he is a little wronged It's better than marrying to a place you don't know well, isn't it?"

Jia's mother always thought that the Sun family frequently brought Sun Xueying to Baoyu because they liked Baoyu and wanted to make Qin and Jin friendship with Jia's family.Who would have thought that the Sun family had already made up their minds about the royal family, could it be that they had misunderstood.

The grand teacher's wife said with a smile: "Originally, we wanted to find a home for that girl Xueying, who had a wealthy family and a loving father and mother. No, the eldest daughter-in-law has taken a fancy to the elder sister's Baoyu. Look, I know that my elder sister has plans for Baoyu's child, and that's why I let everyone rest their minds."

Mrs. Sun Taishi didn't hide her secrets, she just told the whole story.Only then did Mother Jia know that Mrs. Sun Taishi really had such an idea.But Mrs. Sun Taishi is also a wonderful person, so she said all her plans regardless.When she said this, she was sure that the ultimate goal was not to marry the Jia family, but to have other plans.

Jia Mu said with a smile: "Mrs. Taishi is joking. Our Baoyu is not good enough for Miss Xueying. I see that Miss Xueying is born with a fortune, and she must have a great fortune in the future." After finishing speaking, Jia The mother hammered her old leg again: "Hey, I'm getting older, and my energy is not good. Madam, don't be here with their juniors. Why don't you come and sit in the back with me?"

Mrs. Sun Taishi smiled: "Old sister is really thoughtful, and I happen to have the same idea." Yuanyang heard such words from the side, and hurriedly stepped forward to help Jia Mu, and there was a little girl leading the way. Jia Mu Only then did he and Mrs. Sun Taishi go to his living room.

Yuanyang has always been very discerning, seeing Mrs. Sun Taishi and Jia Mu at this time must have something to say.After the good tea was served, he hurriedly drank all the little girls out.Only Jia's mother and Mrs. Sun Taishi were left to talk inside.

Mrs. Sun looked at the back of the mandarin duck going out, smiled and said to Jia Mu: "My old sister is really good at teaching people. I think the girl who just went out is that clever and transparent. She is still young now. Wait until the day When she grows up, she must be a proper housekeeper."

Jia's mother smiled: "Mrs. Taishi has a unique vision. I like this girl most who is clever and quiet. Now she is an indispensable person in my yard."

Mrs. Taishi smiled and took a sip of tea, then coughed lightly.Mother Jia knew that this was about to get to the point.He couldn't help but secretly cheered up, wanting to see what kind of medicine Mrs. Sun Taishi was selling in the gourd.

Sure enough, after the grand teacher's wife praised the tea served in Jia's house, she said leisurely: "Do you know that our emperor is going to be drafted again?" The look of surprise on the phone is not fake: "Why? Didn't you choose it last year?"

"Hey, it's not that my daughter is not blessed, her fragrance fades away at a young age." Madam Taishi sighed, picked up the handkerchief and tried tears.

Mother Jia sighed softly: "Ma'am, don't be too sad. After all, people cannot be resurrected after death. The empress will definitely bless you and the grand master in heaven. But when it comes to the empress, I think of it. The empress passed away only half a year ago, the emperor would never draft at this time!"

Not to mention the purpose of the Sun family, Mother Jia also really didn't want Emperor Hong Zhen to draft at this time. After so many years in Yuanchun, she just saw a good day, so there shouldn't be any changes because of the draft.

Thinking of this, Jia's mother couldn't help feeling a little nervous.Taishi's wife looked at Jia Mu, and although she sighed heavily, she also said respectfully: "The emperor can miss our sister and son for so many days, our Sun family is satisfied. As the saying goes, a country cannot live without a mother." , It’s not a good omen that the mother of the country is always vacant, I think, in this draft, our emperor is probably going to go for the new queen.”

Mother Jia frowned, and quickly went through the current situation in the harem in her heart.Emperor Hongzhen had always been very restrained, so the harem personnel in this dynasty were also very simple.Now in the harem, only a few high-ranking concubines are eligible to compete for the posthumous position.Apart from Concubine Han Gui, who gave birth to Princess Changping, and Concubine Wu Gui who was always favored, the highest status in the harem now is Yuanchun's Xiande Concubine.

As for the concubine Hui, the daughter of Duan Da, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, who was rumored in the morning, although I heard that Emperor Hong Zhen loved her very much, she was only a small concubine after all, and the possibility of being conferred directly was too small.So the Sun family came to win over the Jia family, probably because they saw clearly the pattern in the harem.

Although Jiamu didn't show it on the face, she was already happy in her heart.Looking at Mrs. Taishi's eyes also became a little less cautious.After all, before, the Sun family had always regarded themselves as relatives of the emperor.

Mrs. Sun Taishi didn't care about Jia Mu's change, but continued: "I will tell you, old sister, when my poor girl was sick earlier, our eldest granddaughter went to the palace to serve the sick. That girl is also a fate, I have won the favor of the emperor, and now I have also sealed a little nobleman. Although she frequently attends bedtime, the old sister also knows how her status as a nobleman can raise her own child, so I have the cheek to talk to the old sister Let's talk. Let's see if the Xiande Concubine can take care of her in the palace a little longer. If that girl is really blessed in the future, she won't treat her badly."

Mother Jia heard what Mrs. Taishi said.Although I was a little puzzled in my heart, I still said politely: "Look at what Madam said, our lady has no background in the palace, and secondly, she has no influence in the palace. Even taking care of Sun Guiren is just a drop in the bucket. Besides, Sun Guiren Even if the rank is still low now, the old grand master and madam will rise up soon, madam, don't worry too much."

Mrs. Taishi knew that it was Mother Jia who rejected her, and she obviously didn't want to make Yuan Chun more difficult. After all, the power of the Sun family should not be underestimated.

Mrs. Grand Master took another sip of tea, and then slowly opened her mouth: "Old sister may have ideas for a while, but I hope that old sister will think carefully about my words. Now that Concubine Han obviously She is already the lord of the Sixth Palace. Even this time, the relatives pretended to be the vice queen, and rejected the emperor's kindness. And Concubine Wu has been in the position for a long time, and the Wu family is also very big in our Great Qi Dynasty. Although our Sun family has a queen, it is a thing of the past after all."

Speaking of this, Mrs. Sun stopped, looked at Jiamu's living room, and said after a while: "Although our Sun family cannot produce another queen, we can still support another queen. Old sister can Think about it. With the weight of our grand master in the court, and the noble concubine is still here, as long as the noble concubine and the emperor say a few words, it will be more effective than tens of thousands of words from others."

Mother Jia looked at Mrs. Grand Master Sun, knowing that what Mrs. Grand Master said was the truth. Even if the Sun family had just passed away a queen, there were still noble concubines in the palace, and furthermore, there were two more. The grandson of the first relatives is here, and he went to the Jia family at this time, probably because the Jia family's reputation is still there, but in fact there is no one in the court, so it is easy to handle.

At this time, Jia's mother had calmed down, and she no longer had the mood of chuckling, and began to think carefully about Mrs. Sun Taishi's words.Mrs. Sun Taishi was not in a hurry, and changed the subject with a smile: "At the banquet just now, I saw that the sister of the Lin family is really good. It is also unmatched by ordinary people. I heard that girl was also raised by the old sister, so it can be seen that the old sister really makes us feel inferior in raising our daughter!"

When Jia Mu heard this, she really laughed: "I have always liked that girl, but it's a pity that she is too weak and has suffered from three disasters since she was a child." Mrs. Sun Taishi said: "I look very good, and your precious jade Standing together, they are really a pair of golden boy and jade girl, people are so envious that they can't take their eyes off."

Jia Mu deliberately sighed, and then said: "Who says it's not."

Mrs. Sun Taishi said again: "I see that girl Bao who went to Fahua Temple last time is okay, why didn't I see it today?" Jia Mu laughed and said, "Maybe she is resting because she is not feeling well. I will ask her to say hello to Madam later! "

"Farewell, you come to see me and need to freshen up, it's better to rest. I just thought that the girl has reached the age of betrothing someone, what does the old sister have?" Mrs. Taishi smiled, intentionally refers to.

Mother Jia sighed: "Hey, for other people's children, I, an old woman, can't let me decide. I just hope that her old mother and elder brother are reliable, so don't delay it." Mrs. Sun Taishi drank softly again. After taking a sip of tea, he said: "I also heard from my family's Xuebin that I realized that Miss Bao is also a good girl, hey..."

Mother Jia looked at Mrs. Sun Taishi and smiled meaningfully, then coughed heavily.The mandarin duck who was guarding the door came in with a new teacup and said with a smile: "The old lady's tea is cold too. It just so happened that the big kitchen brought some bird's nest porridge, which she said was filial to Miss Lin. You can try it." ?”

Jia Mu said with a smile: "There are no rules. I didn't see that there are still guests here. What kind of porridge do you drink?"

Yuanyang still smiled and said: "The old lady underestimated us, didn't we, how can we treat the guests slowly. This bird's nest porridge is exquisitely made. Miss Lin made it herself. After talking, I would like to ask Mrs. Sun to show her face and taste the taste." !” As he spoke, he first put down a small food cup in front of Mrs. Sun Taishi, and then presented it to Jiamu.

Mrs. Sun Taishi looked into the small cup, and saw that the bird's nest porridge was very soft, and it seemed that she had put her heart into cooking it for the old man.Now I can't help but praise sincerely: "Old sister is really lucky."

Jia's mother smiled from ear to ear: "Teacher's wife, try it soon, my granddaughter is also spoiled, and she doesn't know how to cook, so I'm afraid the taste is barely passable!"

Yuanyang laughed at the side and said: "The old lady said that, it will hurt Miss Lin's heart. I heard from Xiuju. In order to make this bird's nest porridge for the old lady, Miss Lin deliberately read a lot of books, and repeated it again and again. I have made it with Xiuju many times, and now I have the finished product. It is different from what we usually drink. Ms. Lin said that it is made of sticky rice, which is sweet, flat, and refreshing. , Digestion, and the function of Shenglu liquid. Cooking porridge with bird’s nest can strengthen the spleen and Qi, and it is easy to digest. Long-term consumption can also make people look good.”

Mrs. Grand Master Sun said with a smile: "That being said, I really have to try it." Then she scooped up a tablespoon and put it in her mouth, while the maid of Sun's residence had already served her with a handkerchief.Mrs. Sun Taishi only felt that the boiled bird's nest was soft and flat, and it melted in the mouth.The congee taste is very flat, with some faint sweetness overflowing.But when you taste it carefully, you can't feel the appearance of sugar.Can't help asking: "Is there sugar added to this porridge?"

"Go back to the old lady. Miss Lin said that the old lady is getting old. I'm afraid that the phlegm will be filled with dampness. Food that is too sweet is not good for the old lady. Therefore, the sweetness in this porridge is boiled with sweet dates and rock sugar. After diluting with warm water, put a little bit into the porridge. It has a sweet smell, but there is not much sugar in it.”

Mrs. Sun Taishi nodded: "It can be seen that I have put all my thoughts into it." Then she looked at Jia Mu: "No wonder the old sister loves her. If I were, I would have to feel so distressed that I don't know what to do!" Then Jia Mu laughed and said: " It's still the grand master's wife who knows my heart! This is the only thing I have to worry about in my life!"

Yuanyang seemed not to hear Jia Mu's exclamation, and continued to add tea to Jia Mu and Sun Taishi's wife with a smile.But after a while, Mrs. Wang came over with a few maids, and invited Jia Mu and Mrs. Sun Taishi to the table, saying that the previous play had already started, and she was waiting for Jia Mu to order.

Only now did Mother Jia go forward hand in hand with Mrs. Sun Taishi, and Mrs. Sun Taishi did not mention the matter just now. She knew that with Jia's mother's shrewdness, she would never miss such an opportunity.

Sure enough, after the banquet was over, Mother Jia called Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng to the front, and the mother and son talked for a long time.Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang, who were waiting in the hall, were confused. They didn't know what kind of medicine Jia Mu sold in this gourd.

Mrs. Wang sat in the living room, and she didn't chat with Mrs. Xing, she just closed her eyes and rested her mind.Mrs. Xing was talking quietly with the housekeeper Wang Shanbao's family, and she didn't know what she said to be happy, and suddenly her voice rose: "Really? Have you looked carefully?"

The family member of Wang Shanbao hurriedly said: "Look at what the eldest lady said, then I can still be wrong."

Mrs. Xing smiled leisurely, but did not speak.Mrs. Wang opened her eyes, glanced at the happy-looking eldest lady, then closed her eyes to rest.It was not until more than an hour later that Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng came out of Jia Mu's inner room, saying that the old lady was tired and told the two daughters-in-law not to greet her.

Mrs. Xing held back her mouth, but Mrs. Wang didn't show anything, she just asked Jiamu that she was tired, so she could send the imperial physician to wait.Jia Amnesty looked at Mrs. Wang, then at his daughter-in-law, and stepped out of Jiamu's yard.

Although Jia Zheng left without raising his foot, he ignored Mrs. Wang's question, and only ordered Yuanyang and others to take good care of Mrs. Jia, and then returned to their yard with Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Xing felt a little wronged, and she couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.Although Wang Shanbao's family also looked down on their master's actions, they had no choice but to go forward to comfort them, but Mrs. Xing smiled and said: "Let's go and see Miss Bao, I wonder if she is recovering?"

Wang Shanbao's family smiled obsequiously, and took Mrs. Xing's hand to the small courtyard where Aunt Xue lived temporarily.

But Mrs. Wang's place is not much better. Although Jia Zheng returned to the house with Mrs. Wang, his face remained sullen.Later, all the girls were sent out. I didn't know what to say to Mrs. Wang, so I swaggered to Aunt Zhao's yard.

An angry Mrs. Wang dropped a cup in her room, and sat on a chair in a daze angrily.Zhou Rui's family stood aside, not daring to show their aura. There was not a single girl in the room, and they were all thrown out the door.

"Ma'am, don't be angry. No matter how much that little whore gets favored, she is still not on the stage. Why should my wife be as knowledgeable as her?" After half a stick of incense, Zhou Rui's family saw that Mrs. Wang's face softened, and then began to persuade her.

"I'm not angry with that little whore, I'm angry with that old..." Mrs. Wang said a little angrily, but quickly regained her senses, and looked at Zhou Rui's family: "Look at the house today. Accident? Is there any movement at Feng girl's place?"

Zhou Rui's family didn't seem to have heard what was said just now, but they just replied respectfully to Madam Wang's words: "Mrs. Second Mistress just helped to entertain the wives today, but I saw that the old lady seems to be very concerned about how the Second Mistress arranges the staff of the Sun House." I am very satisfied with the matter, and after dinner, I specially ordered Yuanyang to send a pair of Diancui head jewelry to Second Mistress."

"Hmph, as expected, Miss Feng was trained by my sister-in-law herself, she really shouldn't be underestimated!" Mrs. Wang snorted lightly, and asked again: "What else?"

Zhou Rui's family smiled and said: "There is nothing special about the rest. The old lady seemed to have said something to Mrs. Sun? It took about half an hour, Yuanyang and the others were waiting outside the hall. My aunt seemed a little tired, As soon as the banquet was over, I went back to rest, but there is a small matter that is a little tricky!"

Mrs. Wang opened her eyes suddenly, and asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?"

"Today, at the place where the little opera singers were rehearsing, Miss Bao and Tan Hualang from the Sun family met by chance, and the two talked for a while, but there was nothing beyond the rules, it's just that there are people coming and going in that place. Everyone can't help but take a second look. I watched, it seems that Wang Shanbao's family also stopped and looked at it for a while, and then walked away." Zhou Rui's family was very careful, after all, Baochai's identity was there, and she She also knew that Mrs. Wang wanted Baochai to be her daughter-in-law on purpose.

Mrs. Wang sighed heavily, and said after a while: "No wonder, the eldest lady seemed to know something serious, and she looked like a cat saw something fishy. I have a jade bracelet from the previous court for a while, and Caixia Find it. You send it to Baochai tomorrow, and talk to your aunt by the way."

Zhou Rui's family nodded: "Madam, don't worry, I will save it!"

Mrs. Wang just waved her hand, Zhou Rui's family hurriedly saluted upon seeing this, and was about to lift the curtain to go out.Unexpectedly, Mrs. Wang opened her eyes suddenly and called out, "Wait a minute." Zhou Rui's family quickly turned around and looked at Mrs. Wang puzzled.

Mrs. Wang was silent for a while before she said: "Send someone to investigate, what did Mrs. Sun Taishi say to the old lady? Check carefully, come back to me in two days!"

Zhou Rui's family was a little embarrassed and said: "The old lady's place is like a bucket, I'm afraid it's difficult!" Mrs. Wang snorted: "Money can turn ghosts, I'm in a daze to hear what's going on at Hu Po's house, go and give condolences. As for the money, you don't have to worry about it, just ask me to pay for what you need. And that Feng girl, also be vigilant, don't lose your wife and lose your army."

Zhou Rui's family hurriedly said: "Madam is strategizing here, there is no reason to go on a business trip. Don't worry, Madam, I will take care of it!" Madam Wang then closed her eyes again, slowly picked up the Buddhist beads and recited scriptures, Zhou Rui's family Only then did he walk out cautiously.

"Also, Miss Lin, keep an eye on her. That girl is getting worse and worse!" Mrs. Wang's words came thickly, causing Zhou Rui's family to pause, and when she turned around, she saw Mrs. Wang was still chanting sutras with her eyes closed. , and then whispered: "Madam, don't worry, I understand!" This time I really left Mrs. Wang's yard, and when I saw the sun setting outside, I let out a long breath.