Chapter 60 Something happened to the uncle
Rongguo Gongfu, northeast corner, Lixiangyuan.
This was the place where Duke Rong Guo retreated in his later years. It is a small and exquisite house with about ten houses, with a front hall and a back room, and is quite quiet.
In the room, sitting on the warm bed, was a cardamom girl with plump appearance and elegant manners. Her delicate jade hands were holding a brocade silk, and her apricot eyes were concentrating on the red work.
A young girl named Baochai came to Jia Mansion to visit relatives soon after coming to Beijing from Jinling, and settled in Lixiangyuan.
Not long after, a middle-aged woman walked in. This person was the mistress of the Xue family, Xue Baochai's mother.
When Baochai saw the person coming, he put down the girl in his hand, stood up and said with a slight smile: "Mom, didn't you go to your aunt's place? Why are you back now?"
Since moving into the Rongguo Palace, my mother and my aunt have been chatting with each other every day, which is very lively.
Aunt Xue looked at her good daughter and said with a warm smile: "Your aunt is a little tired, so I don't want to disturb her, so I came back first. My dear, why don't you go and play with your sisters? What are you doing right now?" .”
Baochai heard the words and replied in a clear voice: "I just sat with Brother Bao and the others for a while. I have nothing to do now. I just want to do some female work."
Aunt Xue's heart changed slightly when she heard Baoyu's name, and she muttered: "My dear, I have no idea about going to Beijing to be elected. What are your plans for the future?"
Baochai sighed softly when he heard this. She didn't even pass the first test when she entered Beijing to be elected. There was no chance of this matter, so there was no need to say more.
Just listening to Aunt Xue asking her about her future plans made Baochai think about it. She was afraid that her mother had an idea in mind.
Thinking of this, Baochai lowered his eyes and asked, "What did mom think?"
Aunt Xue nodded slightly when she heard this. This daughter of hers is well-behaved and obedient, and she is many times better than the other careless thing.
After a deep groan, Aunt Xue said, "My dear girl, I was joking with your aunt earlier, praising you for being gentle, considerate, and considerate. If you get married in the future, you will definitely be a good wife in the family. I just promised you to Baoyu."
Baochai lowered her eyes and said nothing when she heard this. If it was really a joke, how could her mother tell her? They were probably both interested in it and wanted to kiss each other and hit it off right away.
Although Baochai has not been in Jia's house for a long time, she gets along well with the sisters in the house and has a general understanding of his character. Baochai is not bored with Brother Bao, and even feels that his straightforward temperament is particularly special. good.
Not only that, Brother Bao was born in the Rongguo Duke's palace. Although he was the second wife, his status was difficult for ordinary people to reach. The only shortcoming was that Brother Bao was obsessed with rouge and disliked economic and official careers, which made him somewhat irresponsible.
Moreover, Brother Bao seems to have "madness" and occasionally gets sick.
For Baochai, women are weak and should be attached to him. A rational analysis shows that although Brother Baochai has status, he is far from what he wants as a good son-in-law.
It's just that "since ancient times, "the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers", Baochai has always adhered to his duty, and it was difficult to refute it, so he could only lower his eyes and remain silent.
When Aunt Xue saw this, she understood. She sighed and said helplessly: "My dear, you know what's going on in our Xue family. Since your father passed away, the business at home has been getting worse year by year, and others have seen it." Because our orphans and widowed mothers are so easy to bully, we all have treachery in our hearts. I originally pointed to your brother as being more sensible and able to support the family, but you also know what kind of virtue your brother is. If this continues, the Xue family will It's all going to fall. This time you enter the palace to be selected. If you are lucky and are valued by the nobles, you can provide some support in the future and keep the Xue family's dignity. However, you lost the election in the end. Now your aunt is interested. This is a good thing. Baoyu is a smart and handsome child, and he comes from a famous family. If you marry him, the Xue family can rely on the Jia family and not lose their dignity."
Baochai was silent when she heard this. She had followed Aunt Xue to handle the Xue family's business since she was a child. She knew the situation of the Xue family very well. The Xue family had no backbone and was looked down upon by many people. It is said that the Xue family has a wide range of businesses and there are countless shops under it. When his father was here, he often checked the accounts, so the shopkeepers did not dare to think about it.
It's just that since their father passed away, they, orphans and widowers, have been unable to move around, and those monsters and monsters have come into play. Nowadays, the Xue family's business profits are getting less and less year by year.
At present, the situation of the Xue family is getting worse and worse, almost declining, and she is also very anxious.
Sighing softly, Baochai responded: "As long as mom and aunt think it's good."
The situation is like this, no one can help it. Although Brother Bao has no ambition, he comes from a wealthy family and is smart and smart. He is still young and has not developed his temperament at this time. It will be better when he is older.
Aunt Xue smiled when she heard this. She knew that her daughter would never refute it, so she said, "You are still young, so don't be in a hurry. You and Baoyu will get closer in the future, and it will be easier to get along with him in the future."
Now it is just an intention. Baoyu is still young and is not in a hurry. Moreover, the old lady's doting on Baoyu must have her permission. Now it seems that not only Baochai has to take the initiative, but she also has to take the initiative from time to time. Just go sit with the old lady and show your face.
Baochai raised her eyes and glanced at Aunt Xue, silent. How should I put it, letting a daughter's family take the initiative to approach her was a bit shameless.
But she also understands that the Xue family now has no choice but to rely on the Jia family.
At this moment, a girl ran in quickly with an anxious look on her face. She didn't care to breathe and said hurriedly: "Madam, Miss, it's not good, something happened to the uncle."
Aunt Xue saw that the maid had no rules, so she wanted to reprimand her. Suddenly she heard that something happened to her son, her face changed immediately, she stood up suddenly, and asked: "Your uncle is fine, what could happen? You are talking nonsense." Yes, I peeled off your skin carefully."
Baochai looked worried, but she was a rational person and did not get confused. She knew how messed up her brother was, and he didn't get into trouble once or twice, so she asked: "Tongxi, what happened to your brother? What happened to you?" Tell me carefully."
Tongxi breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Miss, Mr. Feng came from outside. He said that our uncle has offended the noble man and is now being taken to the Shuntian Mansion Prison."
Aunt Xue's face turned pale when she heard this. She had offended someone and was sent to prison. This crime had offended some noble person. For a moment, Aunt Xue's eyesight went dark and she almost fell down. If Baochai hadn't been quick with his eyesight and quick hands, everyone would have fallen down.
Baochai was also anxious at this time, but she obviously needed to know the situation now, so she asked: "What noble person has my brother offended? How could such a good person be sent to prison?"
Being sent to prison as Xue Pan, the noble person he offended was definitely extraordinary, which made her worried.
Tongxi shook his head and replied, "I don't even know."
Hearing this, Baochai suppressed her worries and thought for a moment. She looked at the pale Aunt Xue with her almond-shaped eyes and said in a clear voice: "Mom, maybe things are not as bad as we thought. Let's ask Mr. Feng to ask a question first. , we are making plans."
When Aunt Xue heard this, she suddenly felt that it made sense. She had to ask about the situation first and find a way to get out the evil obstacle.
(End of this chapter)