Obviously, Wang Xifeng is jealous of Xue Baochai again!
Originally, in her heart, Jia Lian was far inferior to Jia Yun.
This time Jia Yun was promoted to a second-grade official. In Wang Xifeng's heart, Jia Lian was naturally inferior to Jia Yun.
Originally, when Jia Yun was a military attaché of the third rank, Xue Baochai would immediately become a lady of the third rank after marrying Jia Yun. This had already made Wang Xifeng jealous of Xue Baochai.
And now, once Xue Baochai marries Jia Yun, she will immediately become a second-grade wife. Except for Jia Mu, the imperial edicts of everyone else in Ningrong's second house have been surpassed by Xue Baochai's. Moreover, as a woman, her imperial edict has reached the level of a second-grade wife.
, she is a genuine lady.
In addition, the relationship between Wang Xifeng and Jia Lian is really bad now.
Under this situation, Wang Xifeng is really jealous of Xue Baochai!
While jealous of Xue Baochai, Wang Xifeng also felt pitiful.
"Oh, how can I, Wang Xifeng, be inferior to that little girl? In the end, my life is much worse than that of little girl Bao. If I had been born a few years later, even just two or three years later, I would have been the one to marry Brother Yun!
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Wang Xifeng sighed in her heart.
She just sighed quietly in her heart. Wang Xifeng knew that such words were taboo. Even if it was Ping'er whom she trusted the most, she would be on guard and would not say such words to Ping'er.
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Soon, the news also reached Lin Daiyu's residence.
Lin Daiyu has been in a very bad mood recently, very sad, and she sheds many more tears than usual. Even the maids Qianxue and Xueyan beside her are also sad.
The reason is that Lin Daiyu knew the news that her father Lin Ruhai had committed suicide to plead guilty.
Lin Daiyu was not in the mood to sleep at noon that day, so she sat by the window and shed tears thinking about her father.
At this moment, Qianxue came over and told the news about Jia Yun's promotion from a second-grade official.
This incident made Qianxue's recent sad mood feel better.
Although she felt that she had no connection with Jia Yun for most of her life, she still admired and admired Jia Yun in her heart. Jia Yun was promoted to a second-grade official, which made her happy for Jia Yun from the bottom of her heart.
However, in front of Lin Daiyu, Qianxue still held back her joy.
After Lin Daiyu heard about it, she just said "hmm" without any further reaction. How could she still be in the mood to care about Jia Yun's promotion? Even Jia Baoyu, she didn't have the mood to care about it now.
Now there are three main things in her mind. In addition to being sad about her father's death, she is also worried about taking care of his father's funeral. The third thing is that without her father, she has become a real orphan from now on, even if she is still
With Mother Jia doting on her and taking care of her, she also felt that her existence was embarrassing.
Qian Xue said: "Girl, I heard from the person who just came to deliver the news that Master Yun has not only been promoted to a second-grade official this time, but he will soon lead the people from the Jinyi Mansion to go south to Yangzhou to handle the emperor's mission."
Hearing this, Lin Daiyu suddenly raised her head and looked directly at Qianxue: "Really?"
Qianxue said "Yes": "What the person who came to deliver the news said cannot be false."
Lin Daiyu hurriedly asked: "Why is he going to Yangzhou to carry out the emperor's mission?"
Qianxue said: "I don't know, the person who spread the news doesn't know about it either, but I'm thinking that at this time, Second Master Yun suddenly went south to Yangzhou to handle the emperor's mission, and even led people from Jinyi Mansion there, maybe... maybe with the girl
I guess it’s related to my master’s affairs.”
Lin Daiyu panicked: "He has been ransacking his house recently. The Jinyi Mansion has done so many things. Is it possible that he wants to go to my Yangzhou home to have his house ransacked?"
Qianxue hurriedly said: "Don't worry, girl. If this is the case, I think the news will have come out by now. The news hasn't come out yet, which means that Mr. Yun probably didn't go to the girl's Yangzhou home to seize the house. Maybe Yun Er
The emperor's mission this time has nothing to do with the girl's father."
Lin Daiyu couldn't sit still anymore and stood up immediately: "I want to ask the old lady."
Qian Xue did not stop her. She also had such worries. If Jia Yun led the Jinyi Army to Yangzhou this time and really went to Lin's house to seize someone's house, then Lin Daiyu's life would be really miserable...
Alas, I hope that's not the case.
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Soon, the news also spread to Lixiangyuan.
After Lin Zhixiao's family personally reported the news to Jia Mu, they immediately went to Lixiangyuan in person.
Like Lin Zhixiao, Lin Zhixiao's family now also regards themselves as Jia Yun's confidants.
In addition, Jia Yun's status is becoming more and more noble now.
Therefore, in the hearts of the Lin Zhixiao family, the most noble mistress of the Rongguo Mansion is now Jia Mu, and the second most noble mistress is not Mrs. Wang or Wang Xifeng, but Xue Baochai!
So much so that the Lin Zhixiao family, who had never been very flattering to their master, had recently taken the initiative to go to Lixiangyuan to curry favor with Xue Baochai.
Today is such a happy event. Lin Zhixiao's family wants to go to Lixiangyuan in person to tell Xue Baochai that this is a good opportunity to curry favor.
When Lin Zhixiao's family hurriedly arrived at Lixiangyuan, Aunt Xue was also sleeping. Xue Baochai, who was not a house girl, was sitting in the boudoir with Ying'er doing acupuncture.
Xue Baochai is learning to tie the knot with Ying'er.
In addition to being pretty and cute, Ying'er, a maid, also has another advantage, that is, she is very good at acupuncture. She is not much inferior to Qingwen, and she is especially good at piercing.
Xue Baochai has been staying in Lixiangyuan for a long time without leaving home. During this time, as a housewife, she has not been idle in Lixiangyuan. She has been diligently learning and doing needlework.
When she thought about it, she was about to become Jia Yun's wife. Although her status would be more noble as she became Jia Yun's wife, she still felt that as a woman and a wife of a housekeeper, she still had to be excellent in terms of design.
During this time, she secretly made some things for Jia Yun, including clothes, shoes, sweat towels, sachets, etc., and planned to give all these things to Jia Yun after her marriage next year.
This is her feelings for Jia Yun.
As a beautiful, dignified, reserved and steady lady, Xue Baochai would not often express her admiration for Jia Yun verbally, so sending these needlework items made by herself was a way for her to express her admiration for him.
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At this time, Lin Zhixiao's family appeared outside Xue Baochai's boudoir. Looking at Xue Baochai and Ying'er sitting inside, Lin Zhixiao's family smiled and shouted: "Miss Bao."
When Xue Baochai and Ying'er heard this, they both looked at the door and saw that it was Lin Zhixiao's family. They quickly put down their hands and stood up to greet her. Xue Baochai smiled and greeted: "Mrs. Lin, come in quickly."
Xue Baochai, the wife of the Lin Zhixiao family who is now the most powerful steward in the Rongguo Mansion and has always been prudent in her behavior, will not neglect her.
Even though Xue Baochai is now Jia Yun's wife, given her temperament, she will not easily put on airs in front of Lin Zhixiao's family.
Lin Zhixiao's family immediately walked into the boudoir, and Xue Baochai hurriedly ordered Ying'er: "Pour some tea for Mrs. Lin."
Lin Zhixiao's family didn't refuse. She came here today, but she planned to talk to Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai for a while, and take the opportunity to curry favor with Xue Baochai.
While Ying'er was pouring tea, Xue Baochai and Lin Zhixiao's family chatted a few words to greet each other.
When Ying'er handed the tea cup to Lin Zhixiao's family, Xue Baochai asked: "Are you busy with Mrs. Lin coming to my place today?"
Lin Zhixiao's family stopped drinking tea and immediately said: "There is indeed something important to tell the girl."
Xue Baochai asked: "What's the matter?"
Lin Zhixiao's family immediately said: "Congratulations to the girl, congratulations to the girl, the girl is going to be a second-class wife."
Xue Baochai was stunned for a moment when she heard this, but then she guessed what it meant. However, even at this time, she did not abandon her reserve. Although she was curious and expectant, she did not immediately ask Lin Zhixiao personally.
family, but waited for Lin Zhixiao's family to speak out.
However, Ying'er, who was standing aside, couldn't help but ask: "Mrs. Lin, what do you mean by this? Why does my girl want to be a second-class wife?"
Well, Ying'er's IQ is much lower than Xue Baochai's, so I couldn't guess the reason quickly.
Lin Zhixiao's family smiled and said: "Just now, the second master of the house sent someone to pass on the news, saying that today the emperor has extended a favor and promoted Master Yun to a high-ranking official of the second rank. Master Yun has become a second rank official.
A high-ranking official, my dear, are you going to become a second-class wife?"
Halfway through the words, Xue Baochai and Ying'er's eyes lit up, and by the time they finished speaking, both of them felt very surprised.
In addition to being pleasantly surprised, Xue Baochai also became embarrassed and lowered her head slightly. Ying'er couldn't care less about being embarrassed and said in surprise: "Is this true?"
Lin Zhixiao's family said: "Even if I had more courage, I would not dare to joke about this in front of Miss Bao. Of course it is absolutely true."
Ying'er said excitedly: "That's great. I knew that Second Master Yun would definitely become a second-grade high-ranking official. I..."
Xue Baochai quickly interrupted: "Ying'er, don't be so presumptuous."
Ying'er said "Oh",
Lin Zhixiao's family looked at Xue Baochai and said, "Girl, there is no need to be too reserved at this time. Seeing that you are about to become a second-class wife and a truly noble master, you should be happy."
Xue Baochai was silent, thinking quietly in her heart: Why am I not happy? I am so happy now!
Lin Zhixiao's family immediately said: "When I came here just now, I heard from the girls outside that my concubine was taking a nap?"
Xue Baochai said "hmm".
Lin Zhixiao's family said: "It's such a big happy event. I'm wondering if I should tell my aunt now? Let my aunt rejoice too?"
Although she felt ashamed, Xue Baochai did not stop her this time: "I'm sorry to trouble Mrs. Lin."
It would be better for her to avoid this kind of thing.
Lin Zhixiao's family continued to talk to Xue Baochai, saying that Jia Yun was about to lead the Jinyi army south to Yangzhou to handle the emperor's mission. They also continued to say some flattering words, and then got up and walked out of Xue Baochai's boudoir to go find him.
Aunt Xue went.
After a while, Lin Zhixiao's family left, and Aunt Xue couldn't wait to walk into Xue Baochai's boudoir, her face full of joy: "Daughter, do you know about Brother Yun's promotion?"
Xue Baochai lowered his head and said "hmm".
Aunt Xue said with a smile: "Brother Yun is really a capable man. I knew he would definitely become a second-rank official..."
Halfway through his words, Ying'er couldn't help but burst into laughter and was interrupted.
Aunt Xue looked at Ying'er in confusion: "Ying'er, why are you laughing?"
Ying'er smiled and said, "Grandma and I have a clear understanding of each other. I just said this, and now grandma is saying the same thing."
Aunt Xue was in a good mood now, and she didn't care about Ying'er's little rashness. She continued to say to Xue Baochai: "It's just that mother was thinking that Brother Yun is still not old after all. Even if he has the ability to be promoted to the second grade
It takes at least two or three years to become a high-ranking official, but I didn't expect to be promoted so quickly."
As Aunt Xue spoke, she sat next to Xue Baochai, reached out and grabbed Xue Baochai's hand, and while touching it, she smiled and said: "Even my mother is very emotional this time, you are such a lucky girl, this year has just passed.
In the year of my haircut, I immediately got engaged to Brother Yun."
"When you pass the door next year, you will be a second-grade lady immediately. A second-grade lady, even in this sacred city where nobles are everywhere, there are not many second-grade ladies. If your father were still alive,
, I will definitely be very happy when I know this."
Xue Baochai lowered his head and remained silent, but his face turned a little rosy, both from shame and joy.
Aunt Xue added: "You also know that when our family first moved into Rong Mansion, although the people here treated us well, especially the old lady and your aunt, there were also many people who looked down on us.
Not only do they look down on us in their hearts, but they also gossip about us behind our backs."
"It wasn't until you got engaged to Mr. Yun that these gossips stopped, and there were fewer people who looked down on us. When next year you pass Mr. Yun's door and become the second-class wife, you will be considered a true wife.
When you become more distinguished, your mother will also benefit from it, and her status will be higher."
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Aunt Xue, who was in a good mood, suddenly became emotional, took Xue Baochai's hand and said a series of words.
There are some words that Aunt Xue wouldn't even say to Xue Baochai before, but now she can't help but say them.
However, after saying these words with emotion, Aunt Xue suddenly became a little depressed: "Just now, the Lin Zhixiao family told me that Brother Yun is about to lead the Jinyi Army south to Yangzhou for imperial errands. You also know about this.
Already?"
Xue Baochai nodded.
Aunt Xue sighed: "Well, this time Brother Yun goes south to handle the emperor's mission. I don't know how long it will take. It's better not to delay the wedding."
Ying'er said: "Grandma, this is not the first time that Second Master Yun has gone south to handle the emperor's mission. He has done so twice before, and it didn't waste much time."
Aunt Xue said: "That's why you girl is confused!"
"Brother Yun's trip south to Yangzhou on an imperial mission may be related to Lin Yatou's father's affairs, which means it may be related to the Lianghuai Salt Industry."
"Although Mom comes from a womanly family, our Xue family is a wealthy family in Jinling. When we were in Jinling, Mom heard about some things about the Lianghuai Salt Industry. This kind of thing is a big deal."
"If Brother Yun's trip south to Yangzhou this time is really related to Lin Yatou's father and the Lianghuai Salt Industry, I'm sure it will be delayed for a lot of time."
When Ying'er heard this, she became anxious: "Master Yun, please don't delay the marriage. If you don't get married this year, girl..."
What she wants to say is that her girl has already had a hard time waiting this year. If she cannot get married next year, her girl will have to wait even harder.
In fact, Xue Baochai already has this worry now. She doesn't want to delay the marriage for another year.
However, if he really delayed the marriage because he was busy with the emperor's duties, she would wait for him without any complaints, no matter how hard it was.