There was no need for Jia Jing and Jia Zhen to get involved in Xichun's departure from Ningguo Mansion. Lin Zhao could do it easily.
A few days later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Rites jointly issued an official document, appointing Jia Xichun as the female official of Lang County. As soon as she accepted the appointment, Xichun's household registration was moved to Lin Mansion.
Jia Zhen was not close to her sister at all and seemed completely indifferent. Naturally, Youshi and Jia Rong didn't take it to heart.
But this incident caused a sensation in the neighborhood.
In Liu Xianglian's words, usually there was still a girl who was decent in Ningguo Mansion, but now it's better. Except for the two stone lions at the door, even the cats and dogs are not clean either.
But Ningguo Mansion didn't take it seriously, but Rongguo Mansion couldn't take it seriously.
In particular, Jia Mu is used to the ups and downs of the world. Although she can't teach her son well, spoils her grandson, and only enjoys it, after all, she has matured with age, and she can always feel the coming storm from some details.
So after the matter was completed, Sister Feng also returned home, and was immediately called to the room by Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang and others. Sister Feng sneered in her heart, washed her face, changed her clothes, and cheered up to deal with it.
Sure enough, when we arrived at the upper room, Xing, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan, Baoyu, Baochai, Yingchun, Tanchun and Xiangyun were all there. Jia Mu asked: "Why did I hear that Lin Yatou and Si Yatou are getting along? Our family
The others don’t want to see you anymore? Why didn’t she invite the second girl, the third girl, Yun Yatou, and Bao Yatou?”
Sister Feng said with a smile: "If we go back to our ancestors, this is my fault. Sister Qiao became a teacher of Lin Yatou and learned some Western paintings. I told my fourth sister during the chat. And at that uncle's birthday party,
The fourth sister didn't see her, so she came to the door the next day, and my ancestors also knew about it."
Jia Mu nodded, indicating that she knew about it.
Sister Feng said again: "I didn't expect that the Western paintings were really magical. I was fascinated by the fourth sister all of a sudden. To be honest with my ancestors, what elements, light, brightness, and color were in them? I listened to them.
I felt dizzy, so I just rested aside and talked to the nuns, while the two sisters were painting by themselves in a quiet place."
Everyone laughed at what she said.
Sister Feng added: "We are most intimate with our sisters, and we have friends in paintings. Why don't we just invite our fourth sister to paint every day? Although I don't understand what they are talking about, I feel that it is very powerful, so I
I left Sister Qiao there."
"Old Ancestor, to tell you the truth, although I am illiterate, I am also smart. Sister Qiao followed me in this regard. She learned from my two aunts a few times and she spoke eloquently. I think our Jia family is going to have another problem.
As a talented woman, her future achievements will definitely not be lost to those of a few aunts."
Everyone couldn't stop laughing. Jia Mu said with a smile: "You monkey, you are obviously a poor person, and you still brag that you are the smartest. I tell you, that stuff needs to be taken seriously, and you need to calm down and study it carefully."
My Yu'er is clever and clever, and her brother manipulates her to learn it. The fourth girl is also good. She has liked painting since she was a child. It would be better if she goes to keep Yu'er company, and she can relax more. You
But you are not allowed to restrain her. When she goes out, you send someone to follow her. There is also Sister Qiao. Her two aunts love her and are willing to teach her. As a mother, you should support her, so as to save her from having to fight with you in the future.
Just the same, it becomes a shabby settlement."
Sister Feng smiled and said: "This is natural. I also hope that she will also become a talented woman in the future."
Xiangyun smiled and said: "It's just an ancestor, but I don't accept it. County Master Lin is too biased. Why can't we win her attention and not invite us to paint together? The fourth sister is certainly very good.
, let’s at least get through it a little bit, and it’s okay to enjoy and drink together.”
Baoyu hurriedly shouted: "Sister Yun said, ancestor, I want to go too."
Mrs. Wang frowned slightly.
She didn't think what her Baoyu said was good, but she felt that this girl Yun really couldn't stay idle. She was already engaged to be married, and she wanted to run away from her relatives. What should she do if she ruined Baoyu's reputation?
So Mrs. Wang said: "Girl Yun makes sense. After all, posting a few serious posts and walking around together is the long-lasting friendship between relatives. It's just that Baoyu is big, so he should be more taboo at least, so there is no need to go.
"
When Baoyu heard about it, he was immediately downcast.
Sister Feng's smile did not diminish and she said: "What the second wife said is that after all, this is a family matter of the Lin family, but I can't say anything. Moreover, the number of times that the fourth sister has visited the house is limited, only two or three times. It's just that she is greedy.
It’s new. I haven’t learned it yet, so it’s inevitable that it happens more often.”
Mrs. Wang stopped talking.
A flash of light flashed in Jia Mu's eyes, and she said with a smile: "That's all, you are all young sisters with similar interests. It doesn't hurt to go out a few more times in private. Where do you need to make a big splash? No trouble. Girl Yun, you
Now that you are engaged, how can you have fun as usual? Baoyu, your wife is right, your cousin Lin is the most disciplined, and your sister Lin is surrounded by the nuns in the palace, how can you go and chatter about their sisters' gatherings?
"
Baoyu rested on Jia Mu and said, "Old ancestor...we haven't seen Sister Lin for a long time..."
Jia Mu was helpless by his troubles and said: "Forget it, Girl Feng, go and tell Girl Lin that in a few days I will be a host and invite her and her brother to come over and enjoy the plum blossoms."
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Zhongqinbo Mansion.
night.
At this time, it was the coldest winter, but snowflakes were still falling from the sky. The north wind was howling, and it was a bit bit colder than last night.
Lin Zhao's personal official, Lin Fu, was leaning on the couch, holding a heater in his hand and wrapping a cotton ball in a quilt. However, he left the door open, allowing the cold wind to pour in wantonly.
Naturally, he did this not because he was full, but because he wanted to ensure that when the uncle in the study opened the door to greet him, he could rush there as soon as possible.
So.
Even if you are a servant of a wealthy family, you may suffer in front of outsiders sometimes.
But then again, there are many slaves rushing to do this kind of suffering.
Without the pain of serving the master, how can one use the power in front of him for his own use?
Although Lin Fu had read books and learned about etiquette, he did not pursue these things blindly.
But in life, you have to give yourself some comfort, right?
Suddenly, there were several gongs ringing "Bang Bang Bang" outside, but it was already the third watch.
Lin Fu stood up hesitantly, wrapped himself in a quilt and walked to the door. He looked at the candlelight in the study and became confused.
According to the girl's instructions, I should go over and remind the uncle at this time, no, I am reminding the uncle to have a rest earlier.
But he knew that the uncle was a person appointed by the emperor, and it was said that he assisted the Ministry of Internal Affairs in writing the memorial to open Songjiang as a port.
Thinking of this, Lin Fu didn't know whether he was proud or complaining.
There were many capable officials in the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty, including the Cabinet, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Household Affairs. However, they could not find an official who could sort out the regulations for opening the port. They had to write it down for me, my uncle, the Imperial Guard.
Aren’t the officials in the court so ashamed?
At this moment, my uncle...
My uncle is burning the midnight oil to fight, what if I go to disturb him and affect his thinking?
Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly saw a flash of fire coming straight from the north, like two lanterns.
At this time, I am afraid that only girls have the courage to come to the study to disturb their uncle!
The girl has now become the head of Lang County, and her beautiful face has gained a bit of majesty. It is said that even the royal princess praised her when she saw her.
Thinking of this, Lin Fu quickly stepped forward and prepared to salute.
But Lin Daiyu first made a gesture of silence and stepped forward alone, just as she was about to open the door.
With a "squeak" sound, the door opened automatically.
Lin Zhao's voice came from inside: "Sister, come in."
Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, then stepped inside.
The four maids beside Daiyu, Grandma Rong, also entered together.
Lin Fu nodded and returned to his room.
The county magistrate must have made a late-night snack for the uncle to eat.
The brothers and sisters are enjoying themselves happily, and it seems that they don't have to use themselves for the time being.