Daiyu's house originally belonged to Rongqing Hall, so the movements here were quickly spread to the main hall by the mothers-in-law.
So the sisters took the lead, and then Mrs. Wang and the maids and women came supporting Jia Mu.
As soon as they entered the door, they saw that the girls were all silent, but Jia Baoyu and Daiyu looked stunned, with tears still on their faces.
A pear blossom was in the rain, its eyes were red, and there was a squirrel in its arms that was not moving. At first glance, he should be dead.
The message that Jia's mother heard was, "Master Bao Er was so angry that he even dropped the jade." So after taking a quick glance, she didn't care about anything and looked at Jia Baoyu's chest first.
Sure enough, there was only the necklace, but no jade pendant.
Jia's mother ran over in shock, grabbed Jia Baoyu and asked, "Where is Jade?"
The importance of that piece of jade was clearly expressed in his actions and words.
Zijuan hurried forward, picked her up, and presented the jade wrapped in silk handkerchief to Jia Mu.
Just now, Jia Baoyu looked angry, and she didn't dare to step forward to offend him, so she could only keep it for safekeeping.
Mother Jia first checked Baoyu and saw that there was nothing serious. She breathed a sigh of relief and then raised her head and looked at her two grieving grandsons and granddaughters.
I wanted to blame him, but seeing how sad both of them were, I couldn't bear it.
Thinking that they were always making trouble like this, and not understanding the good intentions of her ancestors at all, she couldn't help but said sadly: "You two enemies, you really can't make me feel at ease for a while.
When will I go, I'm afraid it will be to your liking. "
Mrs. Wang also frowned as soon as she entered the door.
Especially when he saw that the jade worn on Jia Baoyu's chest was missing, his expression became even colder.
In front of Jia Mu, he didn't show much. He just joined Jia Mu and hung Baoyu up again, then grabbed Jia Baoyu's arm and pulled him to his side, away from Daiyu.
Daiyu is so sensitive. Although Mrs. Wang didn't say a word or frowned at her, she immediately noticed Mrs. Wang's dissatisfaction with her.
I felt very sad. My aunt didn't even ask for clues, so she blamed herself...
Under the comfort of others, Jia Mu finally calmed down and asked the whole story.
Several maids serving in Daiyu's room knelt down in a hurry. Among them, Zijuan did not say much in order to make the matter as trivial as possible. She only said that the brother and sister were quarreling and Jia Baoyu accidentally threw Daiyu's squirrel to death. That's why.
Although Jia Baoyu knew that Zijuan said this, she meant to favor Daiyu.
Having calmed down at this time, he also knew that he had offended Daiyu severely today. Especially Anu, it seems that it was indeed because of him that he fell to death. I am afraid that Sister Lin will bear this debt on his head...
I felt guilty, so I didn't argue.
Jia Mu asked, "What do you mean? It turns out that it's just a small matter, but it's worth making a fuss about?"
Jia Mu originally wanted to hit the fifty-fifty board alone, but after taking a look at Daiyu and seeing her thin appearance and constant tears, her heart softened.
He tilted his head and said to Jia Baoyu: "Baoyu, you do the same. If you quarrel with your sister, you don't have to break that lifeline. That's your lifeline!"
If it gets smashed, how can we survive?
Don't do this again in the future. "
Jia's mother always treated Jia Baoyu like this. She softened her heart after saying a few words. Seeing Jia Baoyu lowering his head knowing his mistake, she lost all her anger and couldn't help but pull Jia Baoyu into her arms and caress her to show her affection.
In this way, other people who were frightened felt a little more at ease.
Jia Mu told Zijuan and others again, asking them to take good care of and serve her and not to let this happen again, and then she got up and left.
Jia Baoyu still wanted to stay and say something, but unfortunately Mrs. Wang forced her to leave.
Most people don't pay much attention to the conflicts between ignorant children.
Only Mrs. Wang was interested in her.
Jia Baoyu is her only son, and the piece of jade on his body represents Jia Baoyu's life, death and wealth.
It is the top priority.
However, since Daiyu came, how many times has his precious son smashed the jade?
It can be seen that not only is Daiyu not a good match for her son, but she also defeats him.
If the old lady really followed her wishes and allowed Baoyu to marry her, who knows how many bad things would happen in the future!
Thinking of this, she summoned her confidants, Zhou Rui's family, and ordered: "You will go out later and ask a few boys to go to the West Market to see if there is anyone selling stone rats. If so, just Buy one and bring it back.”
Zhou Rui's family understands that they will go out after receiving the order.
But Mrs. Wang kept her, first asked Jia Mu about the situation there, and then said, "What do you think of what happened just now?"
"It's just two children arguing. In the past two years since Miss Lin came here, because the two children are close, they don't argue once or twice, so it's nothing.
It was the old lady who just sighed in Rongqing Hall. "
Zhou Rui's family smiled and replied. Her face seemed casual, but in fact she carefully observed Mrs. Wang's expression.
Mrs. Wang frowned slightly and said noncommittally: "In your opinion, does the old lady really intend to betroth Lin Yatou to Baoyu in the future?"
"this……"
Zhou Rui's family hesitated for a moment and replied: "I didn't see that, the old lady didn't say that.
However, Miss Lin is the old lady's granddaughter. Apart from Second Master Bao, the one whom the old lady loves the most is Miss Lin.
Moreover, Second Master Bao and Miss Lin are of the same age and match each other in appearance. If the old lady really has such thoughts, it is really unusual. "
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Zhou Ruijia's words were equivalent to an admission, and she also felt that Jia Mu had this intention.
Mrs. Wang asked Zhou Rui's family to sit down, and after thinking carefully, she said: "If it comes to my heart, since the old lady has this idea, I agree.
After all, Lin Yatou is weak and lost her mother at a young age, so she is pitiful.
Promise her to Baoyu so that we can always take care of her.
It's just that you saw what happened just now. I'm afraid that she and Baoyu have really different temperaments. If they are forced to stay together, the future of the two children will be ruined. "
Zhou Rui's family nodded after hearing this. She understood what Mrs. Wang meant.
If she were Mrs. Wang, she would not want her son to marry a sick woman.
If nothing else, someone like Daiyu would obviously not be able to have children in the future.
Putting this aside, Daiyu also has a bad temper.
He always speaks mercilessly, with sharp teeth and a sharp mouth...
"Recently, I have been observing with a cold eye, and I have fallen in love with a child, and I think he is a perfect match for Baoyu.
It’s just because I’m worried about what the old lady is thinking, so I don’t dare to say anything…”
"Who does the wife like?"
"What do you think of my concubine's precious little girl?"
Zhou Rui's family laughed immediately after hearing this.
"Madam, you really have good taste. Let's not talk about the relationship between Aunt Xue and Madam. If the two families get married, they will become relatives.
As far as Miss Bao's appearance and character are concerned, there is nothing to say.
Ever since my concubine's family came to Beijing, no one in the house has praised her. Miss Bao is generous and has a good character. She is worthy of being a lady among all the people.
If the wife asks Miss Bao to be her daughter-in-law, she will be considered lucky. "
Compared with the blushing when talking about Daiyu, when the Zhou Rui family mentioned Baochai, they were sincere and eloquent!
In fact, this is not her fault.
As a slave, while serving his master, he will naturally make judgments about his master's character.
Since the Xue family came to Jia's house, they have almost managed all the decent servants in Jia's house.
As the saying goes, those who eat people are soft-mouthed and those who take them are short-handed. This alone is enough for them to speak well of the Xue family.
Moreover, in terms of his conduct as a person, they indeed admired Baochai more.
In this regard, the feeling Daiyu gave them was far from the same.
Not to mention, Aunt Xue is Mrs. Wang's biological sister. Obviously, what Mrs. Wang said before was just for the occasion, and the only person she really liked was Baochai.
Therefore, Zhou Rui's family still doesn't know what to say.
Hearing that Zhou Rui's family thought so too, Mrs. Wang finally smiled a little.
"I will only tell you about this matter, so don't tell others about it yet.
As for Baoyu's marriage, he still has to take care of the old lady in the end. If she doesn't let go, I won't be able to go against her wishes.
You happen to be here, you might as well give me some advice. "
The Zhou Rui family had an insight into Mrs. Wang's meaning. As a confidant, she naturally knew how to think.
I thought that Jia's mother loved Jia Baoyu the most. No matter how much she loved her granddaughter, she could never compare with her own grandson.
How could anyone not be serious about the life-long events of Mr. Bao?
Therefore, even if the old lady intends to let Mr. Bao and Miss Lin get closer, she may not have any hesitation in her heart!
If not, why did the old lady never explain this matter and decide on the marriage between Mr. Bao and Miss Lin earlier, so as not to let Mrs. Wang and others have other thoughts?
It can be seen that the old lady must also know that Miss Lin is not very big-hearted and not in good health...
So Zhou Rui's family explained these views to Mrs. Wang. After hearing this, Mrs. Wang agreed and became even more determined.
"Madam, in fact, there is no need to rush to get this done.
Maybe in a few years, this matter will become simple. "
"Oh, what do you say?"
Zhou Rui's family looked wise and almost showed off: "Madam, think about it, Miss Lin is arrogant by nature and not in good health. Why does the old lady want to betroth her to Second Master Bao?
Doesn’t she feel sorry for Mr. Bao and not think about Mr. Bao’s future?
For one thing, because she is her granddaughter, the old lady misses her daughter and loves her house so much that she loves Miss Lin more.
But the most important thing is another point..."
Mrs. Wang frowned and seemed to have thought of something.
“The most important thing is that Mr. Lin Gu is the second rank of the current dynasty, the palm print of the majestic Lantai Temple.
With this background, if you marry Miss Lin, wouldn't it be of great benefit to have Mr. Lin to support you when Mr. Bao becomes an official in the court? "
Mrs. Wang's heart sank. In fact, she didn't know this. If it weren't for this, she wouldn't have been so tolerant before, watching Jia's mother helplessly cultivate the relationship between a pair of young children.
"Despite this, Baoyu does not necessarily get this glory.
Baoyu's uncle is now the ruler of nine provinces, and in terms of official rank, he is still above Lin Yatou's father.
What's more, this time he returned from the border crossing with great brilliance.
Baoyu will naturally have his uncle's support and care in the future.
Besides, there are rumors that Lin Yatou’s father is in poor health just like Lin Yatou, and I don’t know how long he can last...
The Lin family is no better than our Jia family. The entire Lin family relies on Lin Yatou and her father alone to support it.
If something happens to him, the whole family will fall.
so……"
Therefore, it is actually not as safe as the Xue family.
At least the Xue family's business spread across the north and south, and the millions of assets are real.
This is why she dared to make up her mind today. Because according to her estimation, Lin Ruhai might not last long!
Zhou Rui's family smiled and said: "Isn't this exactly what the wife said?
But no matter what, Mr. Lin Aunt is still a close minister of the emperor. As long as Mr. Lin is around, the old lady will have a legitimate reason to promise Miss Lin to Mr. Bao.
In my opinion.
Anyway, Mr. Bao is still young now, so it would be better for his wife to wait and see for a few years.
If after a few years, Mr. Lin really fails, or retires and returns to his hometown, then the Lin family will be completely in decline.
At that time, I'm afraid the old lady herself will reconsider the marriage seriously without her mentioning it. "
The meaning of Zhou Rui's family is very simple. Now Daiyu just has a bad personality and poor health. In the future, when her identity is no longer worthy of Jia Baoyu, even if Jia's mother prefers her, she will make other plans for the sake of her precious grandson.
Mrs. Wang listened and nodded silently.
That's the truth.
Taking a step back, if Lin Ruhai survives it in a few years, he may even make further progress, such as entering the cabinet.
Well, for this reason, it’s not that I can’t agree to this marriage...
Sure enough, this matter should not be rushed.
Although Bao Yatou is good, the Xue family is in such decline that she will not be able to help Baoyu in the court in the future.
If Baoyu cannot achieve success in the future, then their second wife will always be ridden by Jia Lian and will never be able to stand up!
The strong pressure from Jia Lian forced Mrs. Wang to think more carefully and not dare to waste any chips...
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Jia Lian didn't know about the affairs of Rongguo Mansion. He was busy in the Military and Horse Department all morning.
There are so many princes and nobles in the capital, but there are only a few with real power in the capital.
This is a typical situation where there are more monks and less meat.
Although the Military and Horse Department was not a respectable official, it was an independent government office in the capital.
When he couldn't find a better place to go, even Jia Lian didn't want to leave him easily.
Therefore, as long as the emperor did not give him a better place to go, he would not want the Military and Horse Division to escape his control.
He told his subordinates that he had taken over the role of the envoy to send relatives, and also took care of some backlogged matters that required him, the commander, to act as his agent.
According to Jia Lian's estimation, if the Ministry of War still doesn't send someone to take over the job in the next month, it means that the emperor simply asked him to take on a part-time job, and after he came back, he was allowed to continue his job.
Of course, he couldn't let other people in the court catch his fault and take the opportunity to take his position.
It wasn't until noon that I returned to Ningrong Street.
Thinking of You's explanation this morning, Jia Lian stepped into Ningguo Mansion, and under the leadership of the mothers-in-law, he found Mrs. You.
"The filial piety cloth used in the tent pole for the previous month, and the Qingyi people from the pole were invited to pay one thousand taels of silver as envoys.
Five hundred taels were paid in advance, and there were still five hundred taels left. This morning, two merchants sent people to demand payment.
Sister-in-law You said that her predecessor, the Zhen family in Jiangnan, sent someone to Beijing to send 500 taels of sacrificial silver to the old lady for the time being.
Sister-in-law You asked me to take her with you when I go there today, so I came to bother the old lady. "
You Lao Niang has been in Ningguo Mansion for a while, so of course she knows Jia Lian.
Knowing that Jia Lian is the most influential person in the Jia family, even more powerful than his former uncle Jia Zhen, how dare he neglect him.
While smiling, he agreed to go get the silver. At the same time, he called his daughters who were working as female beauties to come out, poured tea for Jia Lian, and then went to get the silver.
