The Rose of the Red Chamber

Chapter 167

Tanchun fell ill as soon as he returned to Chang'an.

After Tanchun fell ill, the mother-in-law who came to Xue's house to give boxing gifts mentioned a few words by the way.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Xue hurriedly sent someone to visit.Afterwards, they sent greeting cards, and sisters Xue Baochai and Xue Baoqin discussed and planned to visit Chang'an early tomorrow morning.

Because it was Zhao Huan of the Zhao family who was betrothed to Xue Baoqin, not the children of the Jiang family, so it wasn't a violation of the rules.

Well, although the Jiang and Zhao families have been living together, this kind of talk is nothing but self-deception...

But rules are dead, people are alive.Some things just need to communicate and deepen the relationship.

Although Xue's family has a righteous and loyal princess, after all, the second wife of Xue's family is just an ordinary merchant, and Xue Baoqin is a person who retired before, some things are always different from others.

Although it is not self-deprecating, it also understands its own strengths and weaknesses.

Tanchun is not only Zhao Huan's "cousin", she is also the eldest daughter of Chang'an Jiedujie, the wife of the third-rank guerrilla general.

It would be good to have more contact with her.

Originally, Aunt Xue wanted to go together, but Xue Baochai stopped after thinking about it for fear that her old mother would recognize Tanchun.

Although Xue Baochai didn't know the real situation on Tanchun's side, he became such an identity at one time. If the Jiang and Zhao families knew Tanchun's original identity, then this matter might not be so simple.

And if it's just Tanchun alone, then it's even more impossible for her mother to find out.

Mother doesn't have a deep city, and if she shows her whereabouts again, won't it cause trouble for Tanchun.

The most important thing is that Baochai doesn't know what else Tanchun has to do. If she really accidentally causes trouble for her, she doesn't know if it will anger her and bring unnecessary trouble to the Xue family.

A concubine of a fifth-rank official escaped from the Jia family, and successfully avoided the marriage. Not only that, she even made herself the eldest daughter of the Jiedushi of Chang'an, and got such a good marriage...

The gods will be envious.

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On the second day, the two sisters packed up and set off for Chang'an in a carriage under the guard of the girl and mother-in-law.

Because of the early departure, the two sisters arrived in Chang'an before noon, and after a brief tidying up of the hair that had been shaken by the carriage, the two sisters entered the Chang'an Jiedushi.

Because they knew that the two sisters would come, Zhao Xiuning and Liu Liu were looking forward to it.

As soon as they saw the two entering the mansion, each of them enthusiastically pulled one over, looked carefully at them several times, and then smiled and praised the two of them.

The sisters of the Xue family are perfect beauties, and their looks are rare in the world.

Coupled with the posture and demeanor of the two, one is calm and majestic, and the other is delicate and cute.

In appearance, Tanchun is much inferior.

Fortunately, she is still in her own yard now.

The four of them said a few words, and Zhao Xiuning asked someone to send the two sisters to Tanchun.

At the same time, let the people on the stove also send over the prepared rice noodles.

As soon as Baochai entered Tanchun's courtyard, she couldn't help being satisfied.

This is the treatment a girl should have.

It seems that Jia's house doesn't even have its own yard, so it can only live in the old lady's green gauze cabinet.That was too aggrieved.

There are also girls and women in this yard, although there are fewer maids and women than in the old lady's yard, none of them make people feel arrogant and extravagant.

As soon as she entered the house, Baochai found the well-dressed Tanchun standing in the door with a smile.

"I originally wanted to meet the sisters in person, but our wife didn't allow me to go out of the house to let me suffer from the wind. This is the end of my rudeness, and please sisters don't blame me." After Tanchun finished speaking, he acted superficially After saluting, he took two steps forward, pulled one with each hand, and walked towards the Nuan Pavilion.

Baochai said with a smile, "I know my sister is sick, how can I let my sister go out to meet her in person? If the wind blows, wouldn't it be my fault. Is my sister better? If there is anything you want to eat or play, just do it." Send someone to find me. Our Xue family is a merchant, and buying and selling things is always cheaper than yours."

At this time, when Baochai mentioned that his family is a merchant, he didn't have a low self-esteem that was not easy to detect like in the original book.At this time, she was proud, because after taking over the Xue family in a few years, under her hands, the Xue family had recovered most of the state it had when her father was alive.

She believed that in time, the Xue family would recover or become even more glorious.

Baochai's words did not suppress Jiang's family, but showed off the meaning of Xue's family. Tanchun listened with a smile and said, "Thank you, sister Bao first. When I want something tomorrow, I will send someone to find sister Bao." Seeing Bao Qin who looked a little shy as soon as she entered the room, Tanchun asked someone to hug the two cats raised in her room.

Both cats have grown into big fat cats.

Big cats are no more mischievous and lively than kittens, but they won't scratch and bite casually. It's best to hug them to play and relieve boredom.

Because he knew that the two of them were coming, Tanchun prepared a lot of preparations for hospitality here.

For things like poetry and painting, it would be less lively for three people to do it. Instead of being deserted, it's better to talk and do other things.

The cat was carried in and placed directly on the big kang in the warm pavilion.

Tanchun and Baochai both know each other well, so they don't have too much identity.Baoqin saw that Baochai really took off his shoes and got on the couch, and then followed him on the kang to play.

"My sister went back to the border with me. I heard that there were several small battles there last winter. Just thinking about you living in that place makes me sweat for you." .

Thinking of this, Baochai laughed again, "My sister is really lucky. Your imperial order from the third rank has arrived before you have fulfilled your filial piety. In the future, no one will make it difficult for you to socialize in the capital."

Because of his status, Baochai knows this sorely.

Tanchun picked up a piece of Baochai's favorite snack and handed it to her, "I like to hear my sister's words. I just had better luck. I used to think that Grandma Lian Er in Rongguo Mansion is capable, and I know My sister has a good ability, but I just have no way to display it. Now I see Sister Bao supporting the Xue family with all her strength, which makes me admire even more."

Tanchun picked up another piece of dim sum and handed it to Baoqin, "Actually, there is nothing rare about this kind of life because of men. Our women rely on men all their lives. At home, they depend on their fathers, brothers, Getting married depends on men and brothers. When you get old in the future, in addition to relying on men, brothers also rely on sons.

What's the point?This life is an appendage of others.Sometimes, I often think, in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, when Empress Zetian was in power, did women in that era live more flamboyantly and comfortably than they do now?

I heard that it was an era when women could divorce their husbands, raise their faces, and didn't care about chastity.

Xue Baoqin took a bite of the snack, and when she heard Tanchun's words, she was stunned on the spot.

This eldest sister really dares to say.

Xue Baochai knew that Tanchun's thinking was different from others, but she didn't expect it to be so different.

But when she heard Tanchun's words, she also felt a little yearning in her heart.

If she lived in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, whether she could also be an official butcher, and whether her marriage would not be a big problem.

She can marry whoever she wants, and she can also have three wives and four concubines like a man...

Thinking of this, Xue Baochai's face turned red.

Really, every time I chat with this girl, she has to be taken to the ditch by her.

"You are not in the capital, so you may not know it. At noon yesterday, Miss Lin and Marquis Shunchang are now married. The wedding date is set not long after leaving the country."

Hurry up and change the subject, otherwise if this girl continues to talk, she will let her talk like a horse.

Drink, this topic is really hot.

Tanchun's eyes widened, and he couldn't believe it, "How could it be so fast? Good sister, tell me quickly, what's going on?"

Before she left Beijing, didn't she say that the attitude of the Lin family and his son had finally softened?But based on her understanding of these two people, she probably wouldn't rush to ask for an imperial decree in the country's filial piety.Could there be another way to say it?

Baochai thought for a while, combined with the news he had received, and finally explained the general direction of the matter.

It turned out that Chang Tuo's hometown sent people to remind him, or in Chang Tuo's hometown, someone was dissatisfied with Chang Tuo's brother and wanted to do something about reform and change the monarch.

After those people came to contact Chang Tuo, Chang Tuo was very impatient at first, and then the more he listened to the expression on his face, the more relaxed he became.

It would be a good idea to marry him.

So Chang Tuo entertained these people in a good manner, then turned around and let his confidant go back to Fanbang, and told the good brother about it.

When Chang Tuo and his brother heard this, it was impossible, it had to be stopped, so he found an excuse from somewhere, and wrote a letter asking Emperor Qingfeng to marry the noble daughter of Tianchao as soon as possible.

At this time, Chang Tuo also ran to Lin's house to express his heart.

He will always treat Daiyu well, and will always stay in the capital, and the farthest he can live is Chang'an.After a series of conditions such as that he would not return to Fanbang to start a revolution, Lin Ruhai agreed after thinking about it.

The main reason is that Daiyu's filial piety after leaving the country is really not small, plus there are hints from Emperor Qingfeng, and other factors.Apart from Chang Tuo, Daiyu couldn't find a better marriage.

Moreover, the princes are growing up, and a new round of seizing the throne has already begun. It is also a good choice to marry the daughter to the current nephew, Fanbang Proton, Shunchang Hou.

So Lin Ruhai nodded. When Chang Tuo saw him, he was afraid that he would repent before the battle, so he dragged him and directly entered the palace with the sign Chang Tuo gave him.

No matter what you say, you must get the marriage and the imperial decree of marriage today.

So the marriage was settled.

Although it was a bit of a coincidence, the marriage was originally very interesting.

Tanchun nodded, "I see, but this is a good marriage."

Baochai nodded, "Yes." At least no one would disturb the standing team.

Thinking of this, Baochai felt a headache again, but looking at Baoqin beside her, she hesitated.When Tanchun saw it, he knew it.

When it was nearly noon, the three sisters had a conversation, and Tanchun directly ordered the prepared small mat to be placed on the kang table.

When Baochai saw some of her home-cooked dishes on the table, her heart softened, and her speech became more appropriate.

After the sisters talked for a while, Tanchun asked someone to lead them to the two rooms prepared for the sisters to rest.

After Tanchun read a few pages of the sub-book, Baochai really came to look for her as she expected.

The reason why she arranged two rooms for the sisters was to give Baochai time to move around freely.

After Baochai came in, Tanchun served tea, sent out all the servants, and put Wangcai at the door to guard the door.

Then he smiled and asked Baochai, "Sister Bao, do you have something to ask me?"

Baochai nodded, then shook her head again.

She asked her something, but what she asked was not the life experience she thought, but something else.