Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall.
Jia's mother was sitting on a soft high platform, accompanied by Mrs. Wang, Li Wan, Sister Feng and others.
Mrs. Wang glanced at the darkness outside the house, then turned to Sister Feng and said, "Girl Feng, go to the kitchen and tell me to heat up the master's food first."
Jia Mu glanced at Mrs. Wang and was very satisfied. This man is away from home, and a wife must be considerate of everything.
Hearing this, Sister Feng said with a smile: "I told you a long time ago that there is a fire in the kitchen. As soon as the second custodian comes back, there will be hot meals to eat. Just relax."
Mrs. Wang smiled and said nothing, and did not care about Sister Feng's crazy words. She said in a somewhat incomprehensible tone: "Speaking of which, since I went to the Dudu Mansion as an errand, I have been leaving early and coming back late every day. I don't know when. It’s a head.”
He's just a fifth-grade judge, how could he get so many things done?
Jia Mu raised her eyes to look at Mrs. Wang, heard the complaints in her, frowned and said: "The men have their own reasons for their affairs, we don't need to pay attention to them."
The wife in the back house has the business of the wife in the back house. The men are doing serious things, and they are not going to live and drink, so there is no reason to complain. Since Mrs. Wang has a son-in-law, she has a good temper. She used to care about some things. , in order to avoid losing face, people are not allowed to float without a few words of warning now.
When Mrs. Wang saw that her mother-in-law looked wrong, she felt resentful in her heart.
Sister Feng's eyes slightly turned, and she said with a smile: "Let me tell you, the second wife is too worried. If my family has such serious things to do, let alone leaving early and coming back late, it will last for a year and a half." I’m still having fun when I come back!”
Jia Mu laughed when she heard the words, looked at Sister Feng who was jumping away, and spat: "Go, go, you dare to compare with my wife. With your temper, let alone go out early and come back late, you will be late." You'll have to quarrel with Lian'er soon, and it's only been a year and a half since the house was already in turmoil."
Everyone laughed when they heard this. Everyone in the house knew about Feng Lazi's interests. If Mr. Lian really didn't come back for a year and a half, there would really be a big commotion.
Sister Feng immediately became unhappy. She leaned in front of Jia's mother, raised the red handkerchief in her hand, and said angrily: "Hey, ancestor, you didn't mean to slap me in the face by what you said. With a big Buddha like you holding down the whole room, Ah, I can’t turn it over.”
As soon as this statement came out, another burst of laughter was caused, and the previously gradually silent atmosphere was swept away.
At this time, the mother-in-law outside sent a message: "The second master is here."
Upon hearing this, Jia Mu and others were convinced that this man was finally back.
After a while, Jia Zheng walked in and said politely: "My child has seen his mother."
Mother Jia looked at her favorite little son, and saw that there seemed to be a look of tiredness on his brows, but his energy and spirit were much stronger than before, and she couldn't help but feel happy. It seemed that he was paying attention to his errand, which was better than having to deal with him. Qing Ke is good at making small talk.
After a pause, Jia Mu said: "Zheng'er, when you come back, go have a meal first. The food is hot!"
When Jia Zheng heard this, he was not in a hurry. He cupped his hands and said, "Mother, the prince will come to the house for a light meal in two days, so I will inform my mother first."
When they heard that the prince was coming to the house for dinner, everyone had different expressions. Jia Mu was a little surprised, and Mrs. Wang was a little happy. This good son-in-law was coming, so she couldn't neglect it.
Li Wan's heart moved slightly, and he still remembered that the prince said last time that he would bring Brother Lan with him when he came back next time. He didn't know if he was trying to coax her.
Sister Feng was also uneasy. Her family said that the prince would call them if he had good business. However, many days passed and there was no movement at all. When the prince came two days later, he had to chatter about it. In the wing of the east courtyard of Rongqing Hall.
Baoyu, Yingchun, Xichun, Daiyu and Baochai gathered together to have fun.
Yingchun looked at Baochai who was sitting calmly and said with a smile: "Sister Bao, third sister and sister Yun are not here, there are only a few of us in the house, we can come and get together more often when we have free time, we can stay alone in the house." It’s also very boring.”
I don't know why, but Baochai used to come to play with them a lot, but recently it has become less frequent.
Hearing this, Baoyu stepped forward with a smile and said, "Second sister is right. If sister Bao doesn't come, it will be a lot less fun."
Baochai raised his eyes and glanced at Baoyu, his heart changed slightly, and he said softly: "Now that we are all grown up, we can't let our tempers run wild. Brother Baochai also happens to be doing serious things. With your intelligence, you can learn whatever you want." .”
Baoyu's face suddenly fell down when he heard this, but he didn't initiate anything, just lowered his eyes and didn't answer.
Daiyu looked at Baoyu with her willow eyes, and sneered in her heart, "You idiot, they are trying to block you with words, and they are talking about it in your face."
Baoyu, who lowered his eyes and said nothing, happened to catch sight of the skewer on Baochai's left wrist. He suddenly became interested, and the previous unhappiness was wiped away. He asked with a smile: "Sister Bao, let me take a look at your red musk skewer." "
Baochai's heart tightened when he heard this, and he couldn't help but cover the rosary with his right hand. He pretended to be casual and said: "It's just for a better look, it's not a big deal." Baoyu was startled when he saw this. What was going on? He was just... He wanted to see the rosary, but Sister Bao seemed to be on guard against him.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Yingchun thought for a moment and asked, "Don't you think Sister Bao doesn't like bringing these utensils?"
When Baochai heard this, an imperceptible rouge appeared on Fengze's face. Naturally, he would not be happy with ordinary utensils, but this utensil was different from ordinary ones, so how could they be compared to each other? How could he say this to others.
At this time, Baoyu came to his senses. He had previously persuaded himself to do something serious, but now he refused to show a series of tattered strings. He felt dissatisfied and sulky in his heart, and said with a straight face: "You can take a look at my jade if you want." , Now I won’t let you see a string of beads even if I want to, I’m so stingy.”
Baochai raised his eyes to look at the sullen Baoyu, shaking his head secretly in his heart, this brother Baochai was acting like a child again.
Daiyu glanced at Baoyu with her willow eyes and said mockingly: "What a stupid thing. How can you let others see your daughter's utensils at will? Sister Bao likes this string of beads, how can you compare it to your jade?"
Regarding this string of beads, Daiyu had some guesses. They were probably given by her brother-in-law. They had different meanings, so how could she compare them with other objects nearby.
"you"
When Baoyu heard this, he almost fell down. What do you mean his jade can't be compared? OK, now everyone doesn't care about his jade. Involuntarily, Baoyu took out the jade from his neck and smashed it casually, annoyed. He scolded: "My sister doesn't like it anymore, what's the use of being so stubborn."
When everyone saw Baoyu smashing the jade, they were all stunned for a moment, and they smashed the jade.
Daiyu stared at the boy who smashed the jade, her smart willow eyes gradually became foggy, and she said aggrievedly: "You said it yourself, why bother smashing the jade."
According to the custom of the Jia family, if the jade was smashed, she would have to complain again.
At this time, Xiren hurriedly came over, picked up the jade from the ground and inspected it carefully. Seeing that the jade was not damaged, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and said in a clear voice: "Second Master, the girl didn't say she didn't like it, you smash it What’s the use of jade?”
Baoyu saw that the sisters' eyes were focused on him, and his sullenness disappeared. However, he still said firmly: "I smashed mine, what does it have to do with you."
When Baochai saw this, he shook his head secretly. Brother Bao seemed to be smashing the jade, but in fact he was smashing Daiyu's face. There were so many retribution gods out there, I'm afraid someone had already reported it, and Daiyu would have to be looked down upon. , this is not the first time, why don’t I have a long memory?
Sometimes I think about it, Brother Bao is good at everything, but his temper is really frustrating.
Thinking that this incident was caused by her, Baochai approached and touched Daiyu's shoulder, saying apologetically: "Girl Lin."
Daiyu raised her delicate jade face, looked at Baochai, and knew what he meant in her heart, and responded: "Sister Bao, this matter has nothing to do with you."
Although the incident was caused by Baochai, the real reason was her remark. Daiyu didn't blame anyone for her anger, so why should she blame Baochai.
When Baochai heard this, she sighed in her heart. She admired this smart sister Lin very much. Baoyu was still young and could not bear the responsibility. He just hoped that when he grew up, he could make changes so that his sister would not suffer.
Not long after, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang rushed over in a hurry and said anxiously: "Why did you throw your lifeblood again? That is your lifeblood!"
Baoyu lowered his head and said aggrievedly: "My sister doesn't care, what use do I have for this trouble?"
As soon as they heard this, Jia Mu and others understood what was going on. The two of them were having a bad temper again. Mrs. Wang on the side looked at Li Ying sitting on the golden pier with cold eyes, her dissatisfaction was not expressed in words. .
This sick young man has offended her Baoyu again.
The sensitive Daiyu naturally noticed Mrs. Wang's gaze, her delicate body trembled, a sense of grievance arose in her heart, and her eyes welled up with tears.
Upon seeing this, Baochai gently stroked Daiyu's shoulder, intending to comfort her, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.
Mother Jia knew that it was just a little temper tantrum between the two of them, and it was not worth taking seriously, so she made a joke and said, "You two are just having fun. I hope Yu is fine."
Saying that, Jia Mu touched Baoyu's head and said softly: "Baoyu, your father is back. He said that the prince will come to the house for a light meal in two days, and you have to go and accompany him then."
Baoyu was so frightened when she heard the second master's name that she didn't hear the rest clearly.
But when Baochai heard that the prince was coming, her bright almond eyes shone brightly, and her heart moved slightly. She hadn't seen the prince for a while, but he would come to see her this time. Last time, he was frivolous with her. (End of Chapter)