Qing Wu Red House

Chapter 157

Yuan Chun only hurried back to the palace when he stayed in Jia's mansion until he was ugly. The nearly one year of hustle and bustle in Jia's mansion was only exchanged for so few hours of reunion, which is really embarrassing.On the second day, Emperor Hong Zhen was very happy to hear Yuan Chun's report about visiting relatives, and sent some rewards to Jia's mansion, which immediately pushed Jia's mansion to the center of the dignitaries' attention.

Along with the reward to the Jia Mansion, Emperor Hongzhen also ordered the Ministry of Rites to draft a draft edict. After the news got out, the whole capital of Shangjing was boiling.Since the primary election was only scheduled for ten days later, many girls who lived in other provinces were unable to come in time. This further proved that Emperor Hongzhen just wanted to make a formality.

Almost all the dignitaries in the capital knew that the Daqi Hongzhen Dynasty was about to have a second queen, and Emperor Hongzhen already had a plan for the queen's candidate. Thinking about what had happened in recent days, everyone couldn't help but turn their eyes on the queen. Rongguo Mansion is approved.Even Jia Zheng, who had been keeping his ears to the outside world, felt a slight difference.

But Aunt Xue's mood at this time is very contradictory. Thinking of the scene of Yuanchun visiting relatives this time, she intends to take advantage of this draft to report Baochai's roster again, and ask Yuanchun to have a word in it, maybe a few years later , it was her daughter who returned home with glory.And she was afraid that the background of the businessman in her family was too low. If Baochai failed in the draft again, not only would she miss Baoyu's good marriage, but it would also be difficult to find her husband's family in the future.

So Aunt Xue has been sighing and sighing for the past two days, and is deeply in conflict.Baochai knew what her mother was worrying about, but she didn't want to persuade her at all. She didn't want to take any of the paths her mother had chosen for her.

She neither wants to spend the rest of her life with Baoyu, nor does she want to enter the cold palace, even if she will be as beautiful as her big sister in the future, but the long torture in the past few years.It also discouraged her.

She longs for a sincere and beautiful relationship, and even more for a quiet and peaceful life.A long time ago, she always dreamed that one day she could form a small family with Chu Tianyou and live in a small courtyard. He went to the Hanlin Academy every day on business, and she embroidered at home and washed her hands. Soups and soups are also delicious.

But following what Chu Tianyou did in this imperial examination, her heart was already cold.She knew that even Chu Tianyou was the number one scholar in high school.From her mother's point of view, she might not necessarily fall in love with Chu Tianyou, who was also a businessman.What's more, Chu Tianyou is nothing now, and he has been charged with a lot of crimes.

but.In Baochai's heart, she will always remember that Chu Tianyou, who appeared like a god in Mantou Temple that day, gave up his life.Chu Tianyou to protect them.She knew that even if it was impossible for her to be with Chu Tianyou in this life, she would never forget her.

Thinking of this, Baochai couldn't help but think of Sun Xuebin again, and Sun Xuebin is also good in everything.Whether it is family background or knowledge, they are all first-class.Two days ago, Sun Xuebin asked the servant to bring him a letter.Although she felt that this was a bit of a private affair, but because Sun Xuebin only asked her about making Lengxiang pills, he didn't mention anything else.She also responded generously.Of course, she didn't tell her mother about such a thing.

I don't know when it started.Baochai always wanted to get rid of her mother's interference with her, whether it was letting her wear that tight lock all day long.Or let her go to Baoyu's place more in her spare time, which makes her very upset.Every time she couldn't escape, she pretended to go to Baoyu's place for a while, and then went to visit Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang obviously disagreed with Baochai's drafting. It can also be said that she didn't think that this draft had anything to do with Baochai, so she never asked Aunt Xue in private, but she often talked about it. When they were older, Yuan Chun was asked to marry the two children directly.This is actually where Aunt Xue struggled. She didn't want her daughter to take that risk. If it failed, then the good Mrs. Guo would disappear.

But Mother Jia didn't think so. One day, after Mrs. Wang and others had invited Ann, while they were talking, Mother Jia said unexpectedly: "Seeing that the day of the draft is about to enter, what arrangements does the concubine have for Bao girl? No My aunt told me that this draft is hosted by us Yuan Chun and Concubine Han, if my aunt has any plans, she can send a letter to Yuan Chun from the second family!"

Aunt Xue obviously heard such news for the first time, and she couldn't help looking at Mrs. Wang suspiciously.Mrs. Wang had some hesitation on her face, and she said with a smirk: "Although what mother said is true, but Bao girl is not young after all, and there is something about the last draft, the daughter-in-law is thinking, If it doesn't work, it will have a great impact on Bao girl, so I didn't talk about it with my aunt."

How could Aunt Xue not know the truth of her sister's mind, she sighed lightly: "That's right, I'm afraid Bao girl is not such a lucky person!"

Jia Mu said with a smile: "Nonsense, according to my old woman, there are several sisters among them, and there is no more lucky girl!" Mrs. Wang did not wait for Aunt Xue to speak. The girl is not happy. According to my daughter-in-law, if it weren't for the elder girl's filial piety and her talent and character, she would be the best choice!"

Mother Jia glared at Mrs. Wang angrily, and stopped talking about it.Aunt Xue took the opportunity to leave, and after careful consideration for a while, she still called Baochai in front of her.

"Chai'er, I called you here today, and I still want to ask you what your plans are for me!" Aunt Xue didn't hide it, and said straight to the point.

Baochai sighed inwardly, but still lowered her head, pretending to be shy and said: "Mother told me what to do, of course it is mother's decision!" Aunt Xue took Baochai's hand, but she also felt sorry for herself. daughter, but she had to think more about her son.If the son is not motivated, he knows how to eat, drink and have fun all day long.Baochai is in charge of everything in the family, and she naturally follows her daughter's abilities and methods.That's why she wanted to find a good marriage for her daughter, so that even if her son got into trouble again, she wouldn't have a place to settle down.

"Mom asked you, of course I want you to make up your own mind." Aunt Xue said kindly: "In your own opinion, which one do you like more, the Duke's Mansion or the Imperial Palace?" Baochai smiled wryly, and she knew what her mother meant. It is also conditional to be the master.What's the difference between such a choice between the two and not letting her decide.

Baochai said lightly: "I listen to Mom, I have no objection. There are still a few pages in the family account book that have not been sorted out. If Mom has nothing else to do, I will go to see it first!" Aunt Xue patted Baochai happily. Chai's hand: "My son, he is really the most filial and sensible child in the world. Go, be careful not to hurt your eyes!"

Baochai saluted and walked out of Aunt Xue's room quickly.But after leaving the house, she didn't dare to cry.Because she knew that as long as she shed tears, her mother would know within half a day.Even for Yinger, her mother never gave up control, let alone the other girls around her.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but envy Daiyu even more.God knows how much she envied Daiyu for having such a good brother as Lin Haorui, and how much she envied Daiyu for being the master of her own life.

Thinking of Daiyu, Baochai suddenly changed direction.Ying'er asked in surprise, "Where are you going, miss? Don't you still need to look at the account books?" Baochai laughed and said, "I just remembered that I have something to say with Sister Lin. Let's go and talk first." !"

"Then I'll have someone tell my wife, so that she won't be anxious if she can't see the girl!" Ying'er smiled and flirted with the little girl behind her, and Baochai walked towards Wang Xifeng's yard staggeringly as if she didn't see .

Wang Xifeng was not at home, and went out with her eldest sister and fat brother.Until Baochai, Wang Xifeng must have gone to the Yang family, but in Rongguo Mansion, the word Yang family is not a popular word, so Baochai just took his son and daughter out to play as Wang Xifeng.

When Baochai walked into Daiyu's room, Daiyu was discussing the details with Nanny Song about the lease of the herb garden.This year, the land rent collected by the Lin family was [-]% lower than that of last year. Daiyu also knew that the south was hit by a disaster, which would more or less affect the harvest.But Aunt Lin and Xueyan both believed that the tenants must have lied about the quantity, so they asked Ding Daqiang to send someone to the south for a detailed investigation.

Daiyu didn't want to mobilize people like this, and besides, the Lin family didn't lack the hundred and eighty taels of silver, so Daiyu thought of a way to let the tenants pay rent by comparison, and that would be all right.But no matter what she thinks, she can't think of a suitable solution. Every time at this time, Daiyu misses Tenman very much, because Tenman's mind is full of strange ideas, which will definitely help her solve the problem quickly. .

"Sister Lin, what is she up to? She's so focused!" Baochai heard the announcements from the maids, but Daiyu didn't recover, so she had to speak up.Then Daiyu came to a sudden, hurriedly asked Zijuan to make tea, and took Baochai to talk about her confusion.

Baochai laughed and said, "We girls don't understand these things. Sister Lin might as well write a book and ask Cousin Lin's opinion."

When Daiyu saw Baochai say this, she knew that Baochai must have something to look for herself, and said with a smile: "Sister Bao said that I am just idle and idle, and I like to think about it!" Nanny Song and others.Nanny Song said with a smile: "Since Miss Bao is here, Miss Bao, let's talk to Miss Bao properly. Today Xiuju got a very good stewed tofu, and she is going to show off her skills!"

Daiyu said with a smile: "So, Sister Bao is lucky, she must stay and eat with me in a while!" Baochai laughed and said, "Even if Sister Lin chases me away, I will not go!" He said to Ying'er: "You guys go and play, I will talk to my younger sister Lin about my own things!"

Zicuckoo and the others smiled and said a few words, then retreated one after another.Ying'er is also a playful and troubled person, so she also went out with her.

Then Baochai looked at Daiyu seriously, and asked softly, "Sister Lin, can you tell me the truth, Cousin Lin has found Brother Chu?"