The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 14

On the second day, Jia Huan finished exercising as usual and was about to change out of his undershirt and take a shower, but the maids failed to ask for hot water in the kitchen, and the maid who was in charge gave him a lesson, asking how could there be so much hot water so early in the morning?Even if there is, it is not such a waste.

The maids didn't ask for bath water, and they were scolded. They ran back to the eldest maid Hongling and cried, who couldn't help but said angrily: "The whores in the kitchen, Mr. Huan is used to taking a hot bath in the morning. It's not like they don't know that there was always hot water before, but today there is no more? Wait for me to get it myself!"

Jia Huan naturally knew what was going on, probably because she spoiled Jia Baoyu's good deed by talking too much yesterday, and made Jia's mother unhappy. It's normal for the servants in the kitchen to make things difficult for others.

So Jia Huan pulled Hong Ling back and said, "Forget it, I'll just wipe it off with a wet towel. Later, let's build a stove to heat hot water by ourselves, so we don't have to ask for help."

Hong Ling also vaguely guessed what was going on, sighed and said: "That will cost a lot of money, the third master only has a hundred pocket money per month, not even enough for firewood?"

Jia Huan smiled and comforted, "I have the money, so you don't have to worry about it."

Only then did Hong Ling wake up. Jia Huan got ten taels of silver yesterday, and it was enough to set up a stove for boiling water. He reminded: "Even if the third master has silver, the stove can't be built casually. You have to say hello to Second Mistress Lian, and she can set it up if she agrees, otherwise it will be a problem."

Jia Huan couldn't help frowning. She felt aggrieved under the eaves, and even had to "approve" to set up a stove to boil water for a bath. In the current situation, she asked Wang Xifeng to apply.

At this time, the maid who was in charge of getting breakfast from the kitchen also came back, her face was very ugly, Hong Ling opened the food box and looked at it, she felt a chill in her heart, it turned out that there was only a bowl of white porridge, two steamed buns and a plate of pickles in it.

Hong Ling was shaking with anger, and Jia Huan's face darkened. It was reasonable to stop supplying bath water in the morning. After all, this was not a routine, and there was nothing to say if it stopped, but the deduction of rations was too much. This breakfast was obviously far below the standard of the young master of the Jia family.

"It's too deceiving, third master, don't persuade me, this time there will be a scene anyway." Hong Ling went to the kitchen angrily, and the three rough maids followed behind to help support the scene.

Jia Huan did not dissuade him this time. As the saying goes, if there is injustice, you should speak out. If you are treated unfairly, you should still speak out. Even if it doesn't work, at least let more people know about it. Anyway, this matter is right for you. If you continue to remain silent, it will only make the other party worse.

About half an hour later, Hong Ling returned to the yard resentfully, just as Jia Huan expected, it was useless, just angry for nothing.Jia Huan asked with a smile, "How?"

Hong Ling's eyes turned red and said: "Third Master, you can still laugh. Not only did the gang of whores in the kitchen not admit their mistakes, they even robbed him of a meal, saying that the little masters in the house eat these, but the third master is too expensive to eat them? They also said that as long as they can afford it, even delicacies from mountains and seas can be cooked for you by the third master."

Jia Huan raised his eyebrows and asked lightly, "Who said that?"

"It's from Wang'er's house." A rough servant girl interjected out of righteous indignation: "Those helpers who are helping cooks are like dogs, helping the one who came to Wang'er's house to rob sister Bai Hongling."

Jia Huan's eyes were slightly cold. Lai Wanger was Wang Xifeng's companion and right-hand man. Wang Xifeng's usury outside was arranged through Lai Wanger. Lai Wanger's daughter-in-law was Wang Xifeng's right-hand man in the inner house. Now she was in charge of the public kitchen, which was a very fat job.

"Sister Wang Feng, the road is narrow!" Jia Huan said coldly in his heart. He has never been the one to be bullied. He has written down this account, and when the time is right, he will get it back with interest.

After silently eating porridge with pickles, Jia Huan stood up and said, "Sister Hongling, I'm going shopping today, and I won't be back for lunch, don't wait for me."

"Oh!" Hong Ling agreed in disappointment. Even though she knew that Third Master Huan really couldn't provoke Wang Xifeng who was behind Wang's wife, Jia Huan's reaction was so flat.

Jia Huan obviously understood Hongling's mood at the moment, and smiled and said, "Sister Hongling, don't be too angry. It's not worth it if you get angry. I'll deal with this matter. Well, I'll bring you something good when I come back this afternoon."

Hong Ling's heart warmed up, and she quickly said: "I don't want anything from the maidservant, and the third master should not spend money recklessly."

Jia Huan waved his hand, carried the homemade cloth bag on his back, and headed out of the courtyard. The three maidservants, who were depressed because of the breakfast just now, looked forward to it, because Mr. Huan would bring them some good things every time he went to the street these days, sometimes small accessories, sometimes snacks, and even rouge powder.

Besides, after Lai Wang's daughter-in-law scolded Hongling away, she immediately ran triumphantly to ask Wang Xifeng for credit. After hearing this, the latter asked in surprise, "Only Hong Ling is here to make trouble? Aunt Zhao didn't show up?"

Laiwang's daughter-in-law said with a smile, "Aunt Zhao didn't come, so she probably doesn't know about it yet, but with this temper, it's only a matter of time before trouble breaks out."

"I'm afraid she won't make trouble." Wang Xifeng said with a smile, her tone was full of contempt, and her superior IQ crushed her. She didn't pay attention to a stupid woman like Aunt Zhao.

Laiwang's daughter-in-law rolled her eyes, and said sinisterly: "Grandma, if you don't work harder, I will guarantee that the third child will be punished to death. In a few days, Baba will have to come here to ask grandma for forgiveness."

"You go down and do things!" Wang Xifeng glanced at Laiwang's wife and said calmly.

Laiwang's daughter-in-law immediately left obediently. Wang Xifeng took a sip of the tea brewed by Ping'er, and said with a smirk to himself: "I have been raised by slaves for generations, and I don't think about my own status. I am also worthy of competing with Baoyu. Let me give you a little bit of trouble first. If you are not sensible, good days are yet to come."

Ping'er shook her head helplessly, she knew that with this personality and methods, it was impossible to let Jia Huan go easily, and she was afraid that after a while, Jia Huan would have to submit to this "professional minister" to this man. Thinking back when grandma first married into the mansion, Second Master Lian was not a strong master, but now he has to bow his head in front of grandma.

Wang Xifeng glanced at Ping'er and said: "Why are you shaking your head, you little hoof? Don't think that I don't know about the matter of being a good person behind my back. If you dare to take care of this matter, be careful with your skin."

It is said that although Pinger is loyal to Wang Xifeng, her heart is much kinder than the cruel and ruthless sister Wang Feng.

Let's talk about Ping'er hearing Wang Xifeng's threat, and said angrily: "Your servant didn't provoke grandma, why did you burn the servant girl for no reason?"

Wang Xifeng said with a half smile but not a smile: "Second Master Lian really wants to spread a full stomach of evil fire on your little hoof."

Ping'er suddenly flushed with embarrassment, threw the curtain and walked out of the room, choking through the window: "You two close the door, you can flirt as much as you like, what do you do with me, it's so boring!"

Wang Xifeng paused and said: "Little Hoof is becoming more and more lawless, and I will make you a servant later on."

"It's best, I also leave here, so as not to disturb your eyes." Ping'er walked away resentfully after finishing speaking, and stomped loudly on purpose.

Wang Xifeng was both angry and funny: "Ping'er's hoof is killing me."

It is said that Wang Xifeng brought a total of four personal maids when she married into Jia's mansion, and now only Ping'er is left. As for how the other three disappeared, the original "Dream of Red Mansions" did not go into details, but just borrowed Ping'er's words to briefly mention it.

Ping'er's original words are as follows: "At first, I accompanied four girls, and they died and went away. Now I am the only one left alone."

It can be seen from this that the other three dowry maids are either dead or married with servants. It is not difficult to guess that these are all related to Wang Xifeng.So after only two years of her marriage into Jia's mansion, the three dowry maids "die and go". Because of Ping'er's good personality, she knows how to advance and retreat, and won't compete for favor. In addition, Wang Xifeng also has to take care of her own reputation, so she tolerates Ping'er's stay.

Even so, Wang Xifeng usually kept a close eye on Ping'er. Jia Lian was lustful and unscrupulous. Seeing that the juicy cabbage next to him couldn't be eaten, he was as greedy as a cat. It was just that he was afraid of Wang Xifeng's masculinity, so he didn't dare to do it.

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Early in the morning, Jia Tanchun had just finished washing and was asking her servant to comb her hair when Cui Mo just came back from the kitchen to fetch breakfast, and as soon as she entered the room, she said, "Hong Ling just went to the kitchen to make trouble."

Jia Tanchun was slightly taken aback, and asked, "Why?"

"I heard that the kitchen skipped Mr. Huan's breakfast, and only gave him a bowl of porridge, two steamed buns and a plate of pickles, and they didn't let the people in Mr. Huan's house fetch hot water." Cui Mo replied.

Hearing the words, the servant could not help saying angrily: "Isn't this clearly a bully, and the second-class servants in the mansion will not be unable to eat a bite of meat."

Jia Tanchun couldn't help showing a trace of worry in his brows, and she had vaguely guessed the reason.

Lin Daiyu in the cubicle is also washing and washing at the moment, but seeing the girl in the mirror, her eyebrows look like Daisy in the distant mountains, and her eyes regard autumn water as her god, really like a beautiful flower shining in the water.

Brother Ying smiled for Lin Daiyu and said, "Miss Lin is really pretty."

Lin Daiyu tilted her head slightly, and asked in a low voice, "Who is Hong Ling?"

Brother Ying replied: "The eldest maid who serves the third master Huan!"

Lin Daiyu let out a soft sigh, thoughtfully.

　Bless all the students of the college entrance examination, you will pass the exam well, and you will be right, you will get the title on the gold list, and you will have a bright future.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)