Chapter 54 The Second Meeting
The beginning of the tenth month of the lunar calendar is the beginning of winter.↗ A light rain falls into the magnificent garden courtyard, bringing a slight coolness.
Wang Xifeng deprived her of the power to manage monthly money, but she was still the manager of the Jia family and was in power. The Jia family has not changed much recently. Many maids and mothers are looking forward to the monthly money on October 20th.
Raindrops fell on the eaves on the bluestone steps. Lin Zhixiao, the butler of the Rongguo Mansion, dressed in a simple blue silk shirt, took two little maids to the East Cross Courtyard to ask for a meeting with Mrs. Wang.
Jin Chuan'er gave a message and retreated, talking to Caixia, Caiyun and Yu Chuan'er in the warm pavilion in the side hall. Only Mrs. Wang's room was left with Mrs. Wang, from Zhou Rui's family, and from Lin Zhixiao's family.
"Madam, I have verified that there is no shortage of monthly money in the bank treasury. My wife goes back and forth: Should I make up for the shortage of monthly money in each room last month?"
Mrs. Wang was drinking tea with an irresistible expression. She knew in her heart that Wang Xifeng had already made up for the embezzlement of the money for the seal. But at the same time, Feng Jie'er also lied to her once and actually said that it was discussed by the man outside: each girl in the concubines was reduced in half in part. (See the third chapter of the original work for details)
Lin Zhixiao's family was respectful and patiently waiting for Mrs. Wang's instructions.
After a while, Mrs. Wang said lightly: "No need. Find a name for this month to pay the monthly money."
"Yes, ma'am."
After Lin Zhixiao's family left, Mrs. Wang asked Zhou Rui's family around her, "Did you find out?"
Zhou Rui's heart was still sighing: Is this from Lin Zhixiao's family a complaint? She is also the goddaughter of the second grandmother! These days, people's hearts... I suddenly heard Mrs. Wang's question and hurriedly smiled: "I figured it out. Brother Huan told a story about The Legend of the Condor Heroes in his room. Many little maids went to listen to it, and some mothers also went. For some reason, rumors spread."
Mrs. Wang nodded and ordered: "Go and pass a message to Brother Huan and let him go here after school."
Zhou Rui's family agreed and went out to arrange someone to inform Jia Huan. Today is the third day of the October 20th, and Jia Huan is still studying in the study. I heard that he has been studying hard in the study at noon recently. This guy is a great man.
Jia Huan came out of school from the study at around 5 pm and distributed the sweets and snacks Qian Huai bought to Jia Cong at the entrance of the study yard. Jia Lan was worried that he would ask her mother when he went back and asked her if he only ate or not. He could eat them normally, but he was not greedy, and he ate slowly like a little adult. However, as Jia Cong, as Jia She's son, could hardly eat these.
"Brother Huan, Brother Lian will be back in two days." Jia Cong took the initiative to reveal the news to Jia Huan while eating sweets.
Jia Huan thought "third brother" was not nice, so he could easily remind him of the Indian San, so he had already asked Jia Cong to change his words. With a smile, he gave Jia Cong the sweets left with oil paper in his hand, "Brother Cong, you usually play with you, don't think about these things."
He is only 8 years old, how old is Jia Cong? He doesn't want this younger brother who is really close to him to get involved in those intrigues.
Jia Cong said "Oh".
After talking for a while, the three of them parted at the door, Jia Huan and Jia Lan entered the second door together.
Jia Lan was wearing a bun with a horn, wearing a dark green brocade suit, and a very pink little handsome man. Looking back at Changsu who had not followed, he breathed a sigh of relief and said in admiration: "Uncle San, your story of The Legend of the Condor Heroes is so wonderful. I still felt that it was not enough after hearing Sister Suyun's talk. My mother praised you for writing well. The beginning of the poem "The man with Jianghong is full of heroic men and heroic spirit, but unfortunately there is only the first half of the poem."
Although Li Wan's strict orders were given, he still liked to play with his third uncle.
A poem is divided into half of the poem. Jia Huan started with the Legend of the Condor Heroes, and only recited half of Yue Fei’s Manjianghong. Any story book or story book must be written with a poem. Whether it is original or referenced, it is used to improve the style of the story.
Haven't you seen that the Romance of the Three Kingdoms of the Four Great Classics begins with the Linjiangxian of Yang Shen, the three great talents of the Ming Dynasty - the rolling Yangtze River flows eastward.
Jia Huan smiled and said, "It's Yue Wumu's poem. Sister-in-law wants to read the second half of the poem, and the girls have it." Li Wan's literary literacy is still very high. Tanchun, Xichun, and Daiyu had already sent someone to ask her for the second half of the poem.
Jia Lan smiled, how dare he tell his mother!
Jia Huan and Jia Lan said goodbye at the entrance of the East Cross Courtyard and entered Mrs. Wang's main room. It happened that Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai were talking to Mrs. Wang in the room.
Jia Huan kowtowed to Mrs. Wang in depressedly. He didn't know how long it would take to realize his idea of not kowtowing others.
Mrs. Wang sat on the chair and said condescendingly: "Brother Huan, I heard you were telling the maids your new writings in your room."
Jia Huan knew that this was "setting the accounts after autumn". Mrs. Wang said before that he would not allow him to write a message book, and he agreed. But he had a solution to it and said: "Go back to my mother, it was the word book I wrote before. Last time, my father would have taken it off. Recently, my studies are busy, so I have free time to relax. The gentleman said that the way of civil and military affairs is to relax."
He predicted that Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang were respectful to each other as "bing". Mrs. Wang could not go to Jia Zheng to verify.
There are no details of the life of Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang in the entire Red Chamber, but there are details of Jia Zheng and Aunt Zhao. What this indicates is conceivable.
Mrs. Wang said lightly, "Don't do this again in the future. What will happen if a scholar tells stories?"
She wants to plug the loophole. There can be no next time.
Jia Huan no longer had the idea of using the story to stir up public opinion. Wang Xifeng was already a thing of the past. As for Mrs. Wang, using this method was to not be able to defeat her. She said, "Yes, mother."
Seeing Jia Huan's promise, Mrs. Wang felt a little relieved and said, "This is your Aunt Xue and Sister Bao. Why don't you come and see it?"
This is Jia Huan's current status in the Jia family. If he were still the little transparent concubine's son, Mrs. Wang would have sent him down at this moment and would not introduce him to Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai.
Jia Huan had seen Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai. She had also met in Jia Mu's side hall before. But this was the first time that she had officially met. So she greeted Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai, "Jia Huan met Aunt Xue, Sister Bao!"
Aunt Xue is Mrs. Wang's sister, she is a little young. She dressed in an ancient noble lady and smiled kindly. Xiangling behind her brought two golden naked sons to Jia Huan and said with a smile: "Brother Huan is a promising person. I'll take this for you to be stubborn."
Xue Baochai stood up and returned a blessing to Jia Huan. She smiled like a lady from a family and said, "I have met Brother Huan." Elegance is equal.
It was dusk. Xue Baochai was wearing a simple white background and fresh water pink gown with bangs. She had exquisite and beautiful appearance, fair skin, elegant and calm temperament. She was so handsome that she was a good girl.
Jia Huan compared Xue Baochai in the 1987 version of the Red Chamber. Baochai in the TV has the highest temperament and is extremely outstanding. The subsequent version of the Dream of the Red Chamber is no match for it. However, it is even three points inferior to Baochai at this time. The rating: 90 points is above.
After a few gossips, Jia Huan planned to leave. Although Baochai was beautiful, she had not yet reached the most beautiful moment in her life. He admired Xue Baochai from a distance and did not have a strong sense of intimacy. She was a cold beauty.
At this time, Xue Baochai said quietly: "I have a question that happened to ask Brother Huan. How did you come up with the novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Brother Huan?"
She was very curious. Such novels cannot be written without a certain life experience. This is not something that can be read by imagination alone. There are also stories such as Yingning and Ghost Story of the Chinese Girl.
Xue Baochai's beautiful almond eyes fell on Jia Huan's face. Her dark eyes were as bright as gems, and her fair and plump face shone brightly under the candlelight, making people more beautiful than flowers.
Jia Huan almost lost his mind, praised in his heart, and said, "I used to like playing around in the capital, listening to some people in the foot of the city wall, and making up stories indiscriminately."
Mrs. Wang shook her head and drank tea.
Aunt Xue obviously knew the content of The Legend of the Condor He commented: "The idea is good. Be loyal to the emperor and serve the country. Even if you fight and kill, you are not as arrogant as someone like us."
After a few gossips, Aunt Xue invited Jia Huan to go to Lixiangyuan to play when she had time, so Jia Huan said goodbye and left.
He didn't expect that the second meeting between him and Baochai would be in such a sudden situation today.
Xue Baochai's appearance is undoubtedly extremely high, with first-class character and temperament. In the 21st century, she was a goddess-class figure. "Even if she is ruthless, she is charming" is a compliment to her beauty. But he just wanted to appreciate her beauty and talent. He did not pursue and admire her idea.
A boy who is not brave is not cute, and a girl who is not cute is too brave.
“Hey…!”
Jia Huan was distracted when he heard a few crisp giggles in his ears. When he came to his senses, it was Jin Chuan'er, Caiyun and Caixia laughing at the door of the warm pavilion. He waved his hand in front of him, and Caixia was blocking him. He was holding his schoolbag in his hand.
Caixia was wearing a white tooth-pinching vest, pursed her lips, and a charming and gentle smile on her fair oval face. She handed her schoolbag to Jia Huan, "Third Master, do you want your schoolbag?"
Jia Huan laughed, "Caixia, thank you." A few days ago, he gave Caixia some food and fun, as thanks.
In fact, it is best to give gifts to girls, such as bracelets, gold hairpins, etc. But if Caixia uses these things, it is not possible to find them to Mrs. Wang, and she must beware of her sisters. In addition, he does not want Caixia to misunderstand.
However, even if it is just a gadget for playing and food, it seems that Caixia, Jin Chuaner and others are misunderstood.
Caixia chuckled and said, "What are you thanking for?"
Jin Chuan'er smiled and pushed Caixia, "Let's talk about it quickly. If you don't talk about it, your soul will be taken away by Miss Bao."
Caixia had an honest personality and lowered her head and whispered: "Third Master, do you eat the rouge I just wiped on my mouth?" After saying that, her face turned shy and flushed.
I'll go!
Jia Huan was stunned for a few seconds. Is this a temptation?
Jia Baoyu likes to eat maid's rouge. To put it bluntly, he just wants to kiss someone when he sees the maid likes her. He even wants to kiss a few times. He also calls a good name: the habit of love for red. In modern times, if you curse "sex-emotion-crazy", there is absolutely no problem.
Of course, Jia Baoyu and Jia Zhenbi, the "Dummas" of the Jia family, are nothing.
"Gee..." Jin Chuan'er and Cai Yun covered their mouths and smirked, looking like they were watching the show.
Jia Huan smiled and shook his head. Caixia was obviously teased by the two of them. Even if they were really doing this, they had to find a place where no one was. The little girl who had just started to have a love calf.
Jia Huan didn't want Caixia to lose face in front of her friends, and said, "Caixia, next time."
Caixia also reacted at this time and ran back to the warm pavilion in shame. Jin Chuan'er and Caiyun laughed.
Looking at the two little girls who were so happy, Jia Huan also felt better. He remembered his youthful age when he was in junior high school. He opened the oil paper umbrella and walked into the night.
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Chapter completed!