Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 350 Gossip and gossip
"Sister Lin! Sister Lin! Do you think these winter coats I made will be too small for little Chengzhi to wear when the season changes?"

In the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Xue Baoqin picked up a small cotton coat and showed it to Lin Daiyu while asking.

Since being relieved by Lai Shangrong, she has become more lively. In addition, her brother Xue Biao came over two days ago to tell her that she has been recognized by Lai Shangrong and Lai Da. After Lai Chengzhi's full moon wine, he will officially take over Lai Chengzhi's job. The family's business in Beijing is even more joyful.

Originally, Lai Shangrong meant that as soon as the child was born, Lai Da would leave Beijing to adopt orphans.

Although the cement industry is prosperous, building dams also requires a process. Neither the money nor the manpower of the imperial court are endless, so summer is still a time when floods occur frequently and is also a good opportunity to recruit orphans. But Lai Da is somewhat reluctant to let go of his eldest grandson. .

Uncle Tian Guo publicized the fact that he had a son, and Lai Shangrong had no choice but to push the boat along the way, letting his father take care of posting and entertaining guests and other matters, and he would not leave Beijing until the full moon.

After all, having served as the chief steward of the Rong Mansion, he was quite familiar with this kind of affairs.

Lin Daiyu covered her mouth and smiled: "You ask me, how would I know? But I'm not afraid, even if little Chengzhi's clothes don't fit him anymore, he can just keep them for himself in the future!"

Although Xue Baoqin kept the news of his second wife, he also admitted in front of Lin Daiyu that his previous guess was wrong. Lai Shangrong did not dislike her, otherwise there would always be clues in their future relationship.

Hearing this, Xue Baoqin couldn't help but think of the charm in the bamboo forest that night, and said shyly: "Sister Lin made fun of me again. After all, she has to be ahead of me. It seems that I have to prepare something for my sister as soon as possible."

In fact, Lin Daiyu, Ji and Xue Baoqin's filial piety period expired at about the same time. However, in order to show respect, Xue Baoqin had already agreed to wait until Lai Shangrong got married.

When Lin Daiyu said she had suffered a loss, she immediately smiled and said: "Okay! Okay! I didn't know who it was before, and I was dejected all day long. It seems that Brother Lai has solved the knot in your heart, and your confidence has become stronger." That's enough! I don't dare to send you, in case you are exhausted, Brother Lai asks me for someone, how can I afford it!"

When Xue Baoqin heard Lin Daiyu talk about untying her heart knot, she didn't know what she thought of, and she suddenly couldn't resist.

Covering her chest, she lowered her head and begged for mercy: "Sister, please forgive me! I don't dare to make fun of my sister anymore!"

Lin Daiyu said seriously: "I'm not talking nonsense. It's not like you didn't know that Qingwen came here a while ago. Her needlework is first-class. Brother Lai can't bear to let her work so hard, let alone her sister!"

"When it comes to this, who can be better than my sister!"

Seeing Lin Daiyu showing shyness and pretending to come up to scratch her, Xue Baoqin quickly changed the subject and said: "By the way, Sister Lin, why are you keeping such secrets from Brother Lai's second aunt? Is there something hidden?"

"There's nothing that can't be said. It's just that it's such a happy day that it's not suitable to say it..."

Then, he told Xue Baoqin how he ransacked Ning's house and interrogated Lai Sheng and his son.

Xue Baoqin said thoughtfully: "Then the eldest brother Lai and his second uncle's family are in ruins, isn't it?"

Lin Daiyu shook her head and said: "There is nothing we can do about that. They have violated the law. Brother Lai is an upright man, so naturally he cannot be selfish because of them!"

Xue Baoqin originally wanted to point out the second wife of the Lai family and lead Lin Daiyu to adopt and marry her. Unexpectedly, she did not go on the planned route and instead explained for Lai Shangrong.

"What Sister Lin said is absolutely true! It's just that after all, he is Brother Lai's second uncle. He has always been very caring about his family. He can't just watch his second wife die, right?"

After a pause, he continued: "I see that those servants are also respectful to his second aunt, and they also take good care of all aspects of food and clothing."

After she said this, Lin Daiyu also thought about it: "It's not difficult. If brother Lai is willing to keep the second wife, he can adopt one in the future." Talk more.

Xue Baoqin shook his head and said: "My sister doesn't think so. Once she adopts the second wife, she loses her status as mother and son. Who is willing to adopt her son? Brother Lai has always been affectionate and righteous, and he will definitely not force it..."

Seeing Xue Baoqin clarifying the matter, Lin Daiyu glanced at her and said meaningfully: "If it is true as you said, then the only option is to have both children. I think this is a good opportunity for the sisters."

Xue Baoqin knew that it had aroused Lin Daiyu's vigilance, and sighed: "Sister is joking! My sister being a concubine is the palace's intention, there is no room for change."

This answer was beyond Lin Daiyu's expectations, and she said regretfully, "This is really a pity, sister Bingxue is smart, and being a concubine is really wronged."

After a pause, he added: "However, it is just our speculation at the moment, and Brother Lai may not really have this plan."

"What I shouldn't say, even if Brother Lai doesn't have this plan at the moment, my sister has to consider this factor.

After all, Brother Lai's character is first-class, and he is young and promising. If he had not been engaged to his sister, he would have broken down the threshold of his family.

Maybe no one has thought of this method now, but as time goes by, there is no guarantee that no one will think of it. "

Although Xue Baoqin's words were selfish, they were indeed considered from Lin Daiyu's perspective.

So he said with all his heart: "Thank you, sister, for taking the trouble. This is just our guess. Besides, it would be a joke to make arrogant comments about both sexes before we have even met."

"What my sister said is absolutely true, and my sister just reminded her."

Xue Baoqin knew that going too far would be worse than going too far. He just mentioned Jianxi today, so it was impossible to express his inner speculation now. Everything must be a step-by-step process.

Since Zijuan was punished last time, she also learned about Lin Daiyu and Jia Baoyu's past from the side.

In addition, she had heard rumors of a good match in the Rongguo Mansion, and she did not believe that Lin Daiyu could accept her cousin happily.

Her guess was indeed good. Although Lin Daiyu expressed her difficulties from the bottom of her heart, she was not worried.

Regardless of whether it was the Rongguo Mansion or the Xue family, she had seen the struggle between the first and second houses, and she was well aware of the ebb and flow of one house and the other.

Although in the view of Mr. and Mrs. Lai, the proportion of big houses must be greater, she also understood the situation of the Lai family, and Lai Shangrong was still the main one.

For Lai Shangrong, although there is a distinction between priorities, it is not obvious. After all, the palms and backs of the hands are all flesh.

If she had a choice, she would of course hope that the person who had both sexes could be close to her, or at least have a character that neither competed nor competed for.

Therefore, when she told Xue Baoqin that it was her opportunity, it was not all for testing.

(End of this chapter)