The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 548 The Imperial Concubine Visits Her Relatives ([-])

After Jia's mother's birthday banquet, everyone in the Jia family's two houses focused on welcoming Yuanchun's relatives.

Since the seventh and eighth day of the lunar new year, eunuchs from the palace have come out to look at the direction first, including where to change clothes, where to sit up, where to receive gifts, where to hold banquets, etc.There are also eunuchs from the prime minister's local customs defense, who brought many young eunuchs out, set up customs defenses along the way, blocked the screens, and instructed Jia's family where to meet, where to retreat, where to make announcements, etc., etc., and so on.

The Jia family, Jia Lian and Jia Zheng also have a clear division of labor.

Jia Lian, as the commander of the army and horses in Xicheng, had already received instructions from the palace. After the tenth day of the lunar new year, he dispatched soldiers and horses to clean the streets, expel idlers, and set up defenses. And the arrangement and layout of various matters in the house were handed over to Jia Zheng.

All preparations were completed by the evening of the [-]th. This night, Shangxiatong did not sleep.

At five drums the next day, Jia Lian led troops to patrol. When he returned to Ningrong Street, he saw Jia Mu, Jia Zheng and others, all dressed up according to their products, and men and women were displayed separately on the north side of the street.

At this time, in front of the gates of the two houses on Ningrong Street, although there were many people, the queue was neat and majestic, and there was no coughing.

Jia Lian got off his horse, walked up to Jia's mother, and persuaded, "Old lady, there are many rules in the palace, and today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Even if it's a good day to visit relatives, I'm afraid that the imperial concubine will not be able to get away for a while. In the opinion of the grandson, it is better for the old ladies and wives to go to the mansion to rest, and wait for the children and grandchildren to find out the exact time when the mother will return home, and then the old lady and others will come out to greet her."

Mother Jia and the others were already in poor health, and they became impatient after waiting for a while, and they were afraid of delaying the arrival of Yuanchun, so they asked Jia Zheng to inquire.

Sister Feng is now more and more dependent and trusting of Jia Lian, especially when talking about business, Jia Lian often speaks concisely and to the point, which makes Sister Feng admire and even admire.

"That's what you said."

There is no way, marrying a daughter-in-law with such a strong sense of career, with this kind of fate, it has become a luxury to want to be kissed and loved when you are bored.

Changing clothes and entering the garden, I saw cigarettes lingering in the garden, colorful flowers, lights everywhere, and music playing loudly from time to time. I can't say enough about this peaceful and prosperous age, rich and romantic.

"You're not outside with the gentlemen, what are you doing here?" Sister Feng greeted her with a smile.

"It's so late..."

Among them, Jia Zheng led the family's nephews outside the East Street Gate, and Jia Mu led the family members to greet them in front of the Rongguo Mansion.

"Yes……"

Jia Lian just smiled at this, sat in the main seat, and said to Sister Feng that you have worked hard.

They are also neatly lined up, holding a pair of canopy dragon banners, pheasant feathers and Kui heads, and there are also incense burners. Wherever they pass, bursts of imperial incense are scattered.Afterwards was a crank-handled seven-phoenix golden umbrella, and deacons and eunuchs holding incense beads, embroidered handkerchiefs, urns for washing, dust whisks, etc...

Jia's family waited until the evening before they got the concubine's letter of permission to leave the palace.

Seeing this, the other housekeepers and daughters-in-law in the temporary meeting room also said good things for Sister Feng, and gave examples of how Sister Feng was so shrewd and how she covered everything. Lifted his chin.

I don't know how long I waited, when I suddenly heard the faint sound of drum music from outside the East Street, and then I saw a pair of eunuchs in red on horseback walking slowly, dismounted outside the East Street, and then stood facing east.After more than ten pairs of eunuchs in red, the eunuchs and maids of the brigade slowly emerged.

Only then did Sister Feng see that Jia Lian might just come to look at her, she immediately became happy again, walked up to Jia Lian, and asked in a low voice, "Did you find out when your mother will be able to go home?"

So she turned to Xiaohong and said, "You don't have to follow me, go back and take care of your grandma, don't make her too tired."

"I don't know. If the predictions are good, I will probably not be able to return home until evening."

After finishing speaking, he gave Jia Lian a hammer, and quickly got up to leave Jia Lian three steps away.

After finally coming to the main gate of Rongguo Mansion, she wiped away her tears, intending to take a look at her relatives waiting outside the gate, but she could only see the uniform color and makeup and hairpin rings, and couldn't tell who was who, so she just If you can give up, look up and down the door.

Jia Lian, who was almost pushed out of the conference hall by Sister Feng, stood on the road outside, shaking his head helplessly.

Although it is also not clear, but only from the golden decoration, and the two rows of kneeling servants on both sides of the big red carpet leading to Rongxi Hall, even the clothes are brand new and neat, you can probably know that the mansion The weather is really different from the past.

After a moment of sadness, Xiaohong suddenly became firm again, turned around and went to find Sister Feng.

Jia Lian held Sister Feng's soft waist with both hands, weighed Sister Feng's body with her legs, and said with a smile, "It's more convenient to talk like this."

Yuanchun tidied up his grooming, and went down under the guidance of Zhao Rong, Cai Concubine, etc., and saw the colorful lanterns in the courtyard, all tied with gauze, very delicate.There is a plaque lamp on it, with the words "Tiren Mude" written on it.

The other deacons and servants looked at each other with envy and admiration in their hearts, and retreated wisely.

And Jia Lian also felt that the charming wife had a charming figure and a delicate fragrance. At this time, she was leaning against her side and talking, her voice was not as domineering as she was towards others, but it was rare that Wu Nong spoke softly, showing tenderness and sweetness. Jia Lian then He reached out and took her into his arms.

"What are you doing, someone is watching..."

"What are you afraid of later, it happens that today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and she has been away from home for so many years, and when she comes home at night, the whole family can enjoy the moon together and have family fun together, but it is better than coming in the morning and returning in the afternoon."

Sister Feng focused on talking about things, but she didn't expect Jia Lian to be like this suddenly. She was shocked and ashamed for a while, and after a few evasions, she found that all the idlers in the room had left, only Ping'er and Xiaohong, and they were both in Jia Lian's arms. When she was there, they all turned sideways.

Zhengming people carried in baskets of candles and distributed them to light lamps in various places in the garden. Suddenly, Jia Lian came in.

Mother Jia and others relaxed after hearing this, so the whole family and family members were free for the time being, but Sister Feng was still not free and was ordered to take full charge of everything in the garden.

It can't be done otherwise, the shrewd Sister Feng knows very well that under Jia Lian's hands, she always loses her mind before taking a few breaths.Today is another important day, if this is really the case, what will she do then? ?

Lift the door to the entrance, pass the Yimen Gate to the east, and in front of a courtyard, there are deacons and eunuchs kneeling down to ask you to change clothes.

It was not easy for the heavenly family to grant kindness and allow the concubine to return home to visit relatives. This is such a precious opportunity for her!
Finally, she was able to see her parents and relatives, and then see the place where she grew up when she was a child. Every door, every plaque, every plant and tree are her most precious memories.

On the one hand, Jia Lian moved his mouth to Sister Feng's ear again, rubbing his ears and temples together and said: "Just say what you want, I'm listening..."

Yuan Chun sat in the spacious sedan chair, looked at the blurry but increasingly clear Ningrong Street, Ningguo Mansion, Rongguo Mansion, and the scattered figures beside the road through the golden-yellow sedan curtain. It couldn't stop overflowing the eye sockets.

So everyone lined up again to greet them at the north of Ningrong Street as they did in the morning.

After all this was over, eight young eunuchs came slowly, carrying a golden-roofed Luanyu covered with golden embroidered curtains.

Only then did Sister Feng feel relieved, and then said coquettishly, "Okay, I'm telling you something serious, but you're not serious again."

Sister Feng's face turned red at a visible speed, and it took a lot of perseverance to suppress the restlessness in her heart. She pushed Jia Lian away with both hands, and spat, "Whoever is messing with you on a day like this, show me respect." some."

Sister Feng was a little joking, it was a waste of their preparations so early, but Yuan Chun won't arrive until evening.

"Come and see what I do? Are you worried about me, afraid that I may do something wrong? Then just take a good look at it, but if there is any negligence or omission, I will be punished by Lord Hou, that is, replace me I am willing to let others go up."

She left home to enter the palace when she was 14 years old, and now she is in her twenties, counting it all, she has not returned home for nearly ten years.

Seeing Jia Lian squinting at her at this time, she was quite dissatisfied, but she was proud of her clear decision, so she raised her bun and ordered Xiao Hong to send Jia Lian away, so as not to affect her work here.

For a while, Jia Zheng went back and forth, "Eunuch Xia in the palace replied, saying that the empress will not get up until noon at least!"

So while speaking, she couldn't help getting close to Jia Lian, put one hand on Jia Lian's shoulder, and talked about other matters.

The little girl who was personally introduced to Sister Feng by Jia Lian at the beginning has already become one of Sister Feng's confidants by virtue of her clever mind and sharp mouth.She even surpassed Feng'er and other maids who had followed Sister Feng for a long time, and became the most important maid besides Ping'er.

"Masters are waiting for news in the hall, let me check everywhere, I heard you are here, so come and have a look."

What are you afraid of? Maybe the second master just thinks that he is still a little young.Second Master is so romantic, as long as he can stay by Second Master and Second Mistress's side, I believe there will always be a chance.

Because, in terms of appearance and figure, she is not bad!
……

As soon as Xiaohong answered, she found that Jia Lian had already lifted her leg and left, and she couldn't help standing there in a daze for a while.

She didn't know if Sister Feng asked her to send Jia Lian off because she wanted to create opportunities for her, so as to flatter her.Unfortunately, I really don't seem to be enough to attract Jia Lian's attention.

What Sister Feng is most confident about is her ability to be a director. As soon as she heard Jia Lian questioning her, she immediately became full of momentum.

Although Yuan Chun didn't know the current financial situation of the Rongguo Mansion, he also knew that since before she entered the palace, the family's situation had changed day by day. I don't know how much money will be spent on the arrangement, and I am moved and regretful at the same time.

Suddenly I heard that the eunuch came to report: "I want to report to your mother, the Marquis of Zhenyuan said that Jia Baoyu, the second master of the mansion, knows all the scenery in the garden very well, and there are many plaques and couplets in the garden. Enzhun Jia Baoyu to board the boat and personally guide the empress."

At the beginning of Yuanchun, he was taken aback for a moment, but then he was overjoyed, and immediately said: "Yes."

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(End of this chapter)