Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 251 Husband and wife talk at night, mandarin ducks leave the house

On the other side, after the Xue family moved in.

The Feng Mansion held a welcoming ceremony in a low-key manner.

There is no way, no one dares to make a big fanfare before the national funeral.

There are only a few tables of family banquets in the front and back yards.

There are men in front.

Li Shouzhong came forward as an elder and welcomed the arrival of the Xue family brothers.

In the backyard, Li Mengshi brought Feng Yibo's concubines, and Aunt Li also showed up with the Li family sisters.

The two sides had a cordial talk, and then had a banquet with Aunt Xue, Bao Qin and others.

For a time, the host and guests enjoyed themselves.

The arrival of Xue's family made Baochai, the hostess, the happiest.

This can be seen from her initiative that night.

After the matter was over, Baochai curled up lazily in Feng Yibo's arms.

The two of them chatted about what happened during the day.

As he talked, Baochai said:

"On the way here today, I told my mother to let her see the girl from the Li family. Guess what?"

While stretching out his hand, Feng Yibo casually asked:
"What? Are you picky?"

To be honest, he was not optimistic about the marriage between the Xue family and the Li family before.

After all, Aunt Li brought the girl here and wanted to ask Li Shouzhong to make the decision.

Apparently he was asked to help pick an official.

In this way, he can have a good home and give Li Shouzhong some help.

Although the Xue family was rich, they couldn't help Li Shouzhong in officialdom.

This is obviously contrary to the original intention of the Li family.

However, Xue's family is Baochai's natal family after all.

If he really wanted to, Feng Yibo would inevitably help him to ask.

Fortunately, now that Xue's mother is here to live in Feng's residence, she can try it out by herself.

There is a high probability that he will not be needed to do it himself.

Baochai gently knocked off his hand, for fear that Feng Yibo would get angry and do it again.

"That's not true. She hadn't seen the two younger sisters of the Li family at that time, but she also said that she wanted me to let me see the eldest daughter of the Xing family."

As she spoke, she raised her hand to protect her vitals, preventing Feng Yibo from succeeding, and at the same time said:
"It is said that he has already asked brother tadpole, and he has no objection, so he wants me to help take a look."

Xue Biao's father passed away, and his mother also suffered from phlegm disease and was raised in her hometown.

Mother Xue, the aunt, naturally has to worry about him.

It's just that Xue Pan's age has also reached, and he hasn't settled down yet.

Let's get Xue scorpion together first.

This made ordinary people look at it with some doubts on their faces.

"No wonder!"

Feng Yibo was stunned.

At the same time, he withdrew his hand resentfully and hugged Baochai.

Caressing her smooth and tender back, said:

"I heard from Lian's second brother today that when Mrs. Jia wanted to ask the Xing family's sister to fill in the house for him, both uncles were evasive, especially the second uncle."

Baochai was taken aback, frowned and said:
"The lady of the Rong Mansion has this meaning?"

Mrs. Xing is Xing Xiuyan's aunt, and also the eldest wife.

If she had this intention, the Xue family would have no chance.

"Ah."

Feng Yibo responded, and then analyzed:

"Thinking about it, it was only mentioned in their eldest room. Their master didn't agree to it, so they didn't make any noise."

Speaking of this, Feng Yibo remembered Jia Lian's words, and said again:

"I've never met this Miss Xing, so I don't know what kind of person she is, but I heard from Lian's second brother that the Xing family is also a mess. If they get married, I'm afraid it will be difficult to clean up in the future."

Feng Yibo didn't go into too much detail, he just went to the end.

The Xue family brothers were also present at the time, so they must have their own calculations.

But thinking about what Jia Lian said about the Xing family, Feng Yibo was not very optimistic about this marriage.

It's not that he is snobbish, but that marriage is a matter between two families.

If you only look at your daughter's appearance and character, then you may suffer other disadvantages.

I didn't expect Baochai to hear it, but she didn't care much, and said:
"It's nothing more than a poor family. It's no problem for the Xue family to support a few people."

She thought that Jia Lian said that the Xing family was not good because she wanted to curry favor with the Jia family.

To put it bluntly, they are here to ask for money to live.

But unlike Jia's family, which is struggling, Xue's family is poor now and only has money left.

But they are not afraid of such people.

and……

"My mother really thinks highly of this younger sister of the Xing family. She also said that although she comes from a poor family and is a daughter of a hairpin skirt, she was born elegant and stable."

Baochai thought of Xue's mother's expression when she mentioned Xing Xiuyan, and thought of what she saw in Rongfu today.

I also agree with what Mother Xue said in my heart.

"I wanted to talk to my brother about marriage, but I felt that my brother used to be extravagant and was afraid of spoiling his daughter, so I thought of Brother Tiao'er."

Speaking of this, she showed a look of pity, and said:
"However, I still like the girl from the Li family more."

The Li family is also a scholarly family, and the daughters in the family are all extraordinary.

Just look at Li Wan.

Take the little girls to read it every day, which is comparable to ordinary women.

It's just that she also knows that the Li family is different from his family.

Although they are all old relatives, it is not a big problem to take care of each other.

But the patriarch of the Li family is now the minister of the Ministry of Rites and may join the cabinet at any time.

The Xue family can only rely on the name of their ancestors to maintain their status as an imperial merchant.

One is a thriving family, and the other is going downhill visible to the naked eye.

Even with Feng Yibo's relationship, marrying a daughter still makes sense.

But getting married is more or less meaningless.

After a pause, Baochai added:

"It's a pity that my brother is also not worthy of others."

What Xue Pan lacked was not his family background, but his character and reputation.

If Xue Biao relied on himself, he still had a chance.

Then Xue Pan was too far behind.

Speaking of him, even Feng Yibo couldn't intercede with this uncle.

Not to mention him, after all, even Xue's mother can't say it.

Without him, you can't achieve high or low.

The Xue family's marriage cannot be rushed for a while.

The couple are just gossip.

After a few days, Hua Zifang got the messenger and came to Rongfu to pick up her sister.

As soon as Xiren came home, he uncharacteristically asked his mother to find a way to redeem himself.

He also stated that he has already found a new home and will pay enough for the family.

Although Huamu was surprised by Xiren's change, she didn't ask any further questions.

Instead, he readily agreed.

Immediately, she led the attacker back to the Rong Mansion to see the old matriarch.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Huamu pulled Xiren and knelt down in front of Jiamu.

"So that the old lady knows that our Hua family was originally a well-off family. Later, when we caught up with the disaster year and had no food, we sold Ruizhu to Jia's mansion."

The flower mother began to perform, and then flattered:
"Fortunately, it was sold to a family like Jia's. Not only is it not inferior to ordinary masters in food and clothing, but it also doesn't beat and scold. The entire Hua family is very grateful."

Speaking of this, Mother Hua began to wipe away her tears and said:
"Originally, there were some things that shouldn't be said, but Ruizhu's father didn't come, and insisted to redeem her."

Mother Jia frowned when she heard the words, but she didn't interrupt.

"Her brother has been considered a weapon in the past few years, and the family has regained some vitality. I really can't bear Rui Zhu to serve others with her slave status."

Speaking of this, Mother Hua wiped away her tears, her face full of sincerity and appropriate timidity.

As if afraid of being blamed by Jiamu, she raised her head and said:
"Back then Rui Zhu sold human teeth for ten taels of silver, but I know she is in the mansion, and she has been taken care of by the mansion all these years, and she has never been wronged."

Having said that, she opened the bag again.

A pile of broken silver was exposed inside, and there were more than a dozen strings of copper coins.

Huamu pushed forward, then pulled Xiren again, and kowtowed, saying:
"So the old lady scraped together 50 taels of silver, hoping to thank the family for her kindness!"

In the past few years, relying on the capital given by Xiren, the Hua family has already completely turned around.

The family belongings add up, at least it is worth 500 taels.

This is not counting the rewards for Xiren's clothes and hairpin rings, and some pocket money she kept for herself.

Although not a wealthy household, they are well-fed.

Among other things, Huamu has long been ordering maidservants and mother-in-law.

No worse than the wives of some small households.

Of course, this is also the reward of Baoyu's extravagance.

In comparison, I am afraid that the mandarin ducks in Jiamu's house are not as rich as Xiren.

Compared with which lady or lady she never asks for rewards.

Even so, Huamu only took out 50 taels.

When I ran to Rongfu, I cried miserably.

That's it, Xiren gave it first.

Otherwise, Mother Hua might have to ask for ten taels of silver.

Huamu knocked her head three times in a row, and the tears came down again.

She looked at Jia's mother pleadingly, and said:

"At the same time, I also hope that the old lady can give her the grace to let Ruizhu be free, so that I can betroth her to a good family, fulfill her father's last wish, and do my best as a mother."

Mother Jia naturally saw that the other party was acting.

But what Huamu said is reasonable, if she doesn't let go at this time, it will appear that she is not humane.

Before making the Hua family's mother and daughter wait too long, Mother Jia showed a benevolent smile and said:
"Theoretically, her body deed is in our hands, she is a member of the Jia family."

These words made Mother Hua's heart suspend, and she wanted to continue begging at that time.

Unexpectedly, Mother Jia predicted her next move, waved her hand in advance, and said:
"But I deeply feel that it is not easy for you to be a mother. What's more, people like us never beat or scold their maids, so how can people spend money to buy them?"

This time, Mother Hua behaved well and did not interrupt in a hurry.

Sure enough, Mother Jia sighed softly and said:
"You take this money back, and let Xiren go with you."

Hua Mu was overjoyed when she heard the words, and looked at Xi Ren beside her.

At this moment, Xiren kowtowed again and again, and it was also the first time he made a sound.

"Thank you, old lady, for allowing me to go back to my mother's knees to have fun, and to repay my ancestors by being a cow or a horse in the next life!"

Seeing her crying, Mother Jia felt relieved a lot, and immediately said to her side:
"Yuanyang, help me find out the identity of the attacker, and let her go with his mother!"

When Baoyu got the letter, the attacker...

No, there are no attackers now.

From then on, there was no girl named Xiren in Jia's house, only the eldest sister of Hua's family.

pistil beads.

She has been freed, and left Rongfu with Huamu and elder brother Hua Zifang.

"Xi Ren...has left me too?"

When Baoyu heard the news, he was infatuated.

Although Xiren had alienated him a little earlier, but after all, there was a communication.

Treat him differently from others.

But today Xiren didn't even say hello, and left him without warning.

This naturally made Baoyu unacceptable for a while.

Seeing that no one called and said nothing, Jia Mu went up and hugged him and said:

"My darling, she's just a servant girl. Besides, she's going out to redeem herself, and she's not dead. You can go to her anytime you wish!"

"what!"

Baoyu exclaimed, turned from worry to joy, and said:

"Yes, yes! She just went home, and I can still find her!"

When Jia Mu and others saw him smile, they were relieved and said:

"Yes, yes! Although she is no longer a member of the family, she has also received our favor. You can go whenever you want."

Baoyu nodded again and again, and said in a comforting voice:
"That's fine, that's fine."

A few days later, Yuanyang asked Jia Mu for leave, saying:
"Old lady, Xiren and I have also been sisters for many years. I have been thinking about this strange thing, and I can't sleep well. I want to visit her, and I hope the old lady will allow me."

Jia Mu didn't doubt that there was him. Hearing this, she still thought of Baoyu, and said:

"It's inconvenient for you to go by yourself, but it happens that Baoyu is still talking about it, so let him take you there."

Yuanyang was taken aback for a moment, then bit the bullet and replied:

"This...thank you for your kindness, old lady. I'll go find Second Master Bao right away."

Baoyu went in without knowing it, and happily brought the mandarin ducks to Xiren's house.

Soon Hua Zifang respectfully took him in.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Xiren collecting clothes to dry in the courtyard.

"Assailant!"

The moment he saw her, Baoyu finally let go of what he had been holding on to.

It was as if Xiren hadn't left him yet, but just went home to rest for a while.

Xiren was obviously a little surprised to see him coming too.

Then he said with some comfort:
"Second Master Bao can come and see, I, Huaruizhu, have served you for a few years."

Baoyu didn't hear the deep meaning in her words, and said:
"What's the matter, if you want to go back, I'll tell the old lady."

He wanted Xiren to go back, but he was too embarrassed to speak out.

I can only pretend that the attacker wants to go back.

"Don't! Second Master Bao doesn't have to be like this, I've already made a promise to someone else."

The attacker hurriedly stopped him, and said to Hua Zifang:
"Brother, go find someone."

It turned out that Feng Yibo's people in the capital had joined forces with Xiren a few days ago.

Even Xixue and Xiren have already contacted her.

Now it's time to wait for the mandarin ducks.

She even washed the usual clothes, ready to wear.

"it is good."

Hua Zifang responded and went out.

He knew that the nobleman his sister picked up had left him in an inn not far away.

The younger sister also said that the settlement fee has been given over there, and she will only keep it for herself when she leaves.

Although the identity of the other party was unknown, Xiren said that the settlement fee was 500 taels.

Those who can afford this money are likely to be the same Xun relatives as the Jia family.

Naturally, Hua Zifang didn't ask any more questions, so as not to spoil her sister's good deeds.

In fact, Feng Yibo only gave each person 100 taels to settle down.

It's not like he's buying a concubine, and it's not bad to give 100 taels.

Fortunately, Xiren had already brought back the reward from Jia's mansion, and took out 400 taels from it and added it in.

Collect 500 taels for my mother and brother.

As soon as Hua Zifang went out here, Baoyu seemed to react, and said in surprise:

"When did you promise someone?"

Before Xiren could speak, Yuanyang stepped forward and said:

"Second Master Bao, you go back first, I want to talk to Rui Zhu about myself."

Baoyu ignored her and continued to ask:

"You promised someone as soon as you left the mansion, did your mother and elder brother sell you again?"

This is not the first time he has come here, and he also knows the general situation of the Hua family.

Such a problem is obviously not without purpose.

Xiren smiled softly, just about to respond.

Just at this time, a girl came out of the house and said with a smile:

"Hey, isn't this the second master Bao? Don't tell me you are reluctant to attack people after all, and you can't continue your relationship if you want to come?"

Baoyu heard the voice familiar, but didn't remember it for a while.

But when he looked at the door again, he blurted out:
"Xianxue? Why are you here?"

(End of this chapter)