The carriage and horse drove to Sister Feng's village. Sister Qiao, Mrs. Jia Bing and Wang Ziteng, Aunt Li, Ping'er, Mother Wu, and Xiaohong's family were all waiting there, as well as an unexpected person, Qingwen.
As soon as he saw Sister Feng and Sister Qiao, Jia rushed over, and Mrs. Wang Ziteng also rushed over, pulling her up and down to look at her. She saw that there were no other changes in her except that she was thinner and less energetic. Only then did she feel relieved and cried.
Said: "As long as everything is fine, everything will be fine. As long as everything is fine, everything can be done again."
Sister Feng hugged her mother and comforted her. She then held the two children and checked them, and said to them: "The house is still in a mess now. You have to go back with your grandmother today. I asked Grandma Li and the others to go back with you."
, Don’t be afraid, everything is fine at home, we just lost some money. Qiaoer, you are the eldest sister, take good care of your brother."
Sister Qiao shed tears, nodded randomly, and pulled her brother to stand next to Aunt Li. Ping'er, Mother Wu, Xiaohong, and Qingwen came forward to kowtow to Sister Feng: "Grandma."
Sister Feng also shed tears and said: "It was you who were loyal and helped me protect Qiao'er and the others. Don't worry, I will remember them all. And Qingwen, thank you. Did you find someone to clean up this house?"
Qingwen said with a smile in her tears: "Second Grandma saved my life back then, but now I'm just helping to clean up a house. Why is Grandma so polite?"
Sister Feng smiled, and before she could say anything, she was pulled in by Mrs. Wang Ziteng: "What are you standing here talking about? It's already this hour, go inside to eat quickly. Qingwen and Xiaohong watched the cooking in person.
We will discuss all arrangements after dinner." He then greeted Lin Yang who was following him and said, "Butler Lin, you have been running around with us all day, please come in and rest."
The food in the countryside is naturally not as luxurious as in the capital. Although it has chicken, duck, fish and meat, it is not exquisitely cooked, but it is better than fresh. Sister Feng and others did not say anything, but Mrs. Xing was quite critical. Jia She glared at her and was frightened.
Gone.
After dinner, Lin Yang took out a small box and quietly gave it to Sister Feng: "Here are the banknotes, the deed of the house in the city and the land deed of this place. Second Grandma will keep it."
Sister Feng nodded, and Ping'er stepped forward to accept it.
After the delivery was completed, Lin Yang was about to leave. Sister Feng immediately asked him to take Sister Qiao away with them. Even though Sister Qiao was unwilling, they had been taught by Grandma Li in the past few days and followed Lin Yang with tears.
After Yang left, Grandma Li, Ping'er, Mother Wu, and Xiaohong's family also followed.
Qingwen left her two mothers-in-law to listen to Sister Feng and left.
Mrs. Wang Ziteng, Jia She, Mrs. Xing, Jia Lian and Sister Feng sat together to discuss the future.
Mrs. Wang Ziteng first said: "These things are the dowry of Girl Feng. Naturally, we, Girl Feng, should make the decision. The in-laws and son-in-law have no objections, right?"
Jia Lian nodded and said nothing, while Jia She and Mrs. Xing glanced at Sister Feng who lowered her head and said nothing, pursed her lips and said nothing.
Mrs. Wang Ziteng sneered and said: "What, now that we have come to this point, why do my parents-in-law and mother-in-law still want to make such an ugly appearance? Is it possible that they still want to take advantage of my girl Feng's pitiful dowry?"
Jia She said carelessly: "The whole family has no way of living, so we can't just sit on the mountain and eat nothing, right? Someone has to go out to socialize and do business. How can Brother Feng, a woman, go out? You have to rely on me and Lian'er.
?We are going out, but we don’t have any money to do it?"
Mrs. Wang Ziteng said with a smile: "What my father-in-law said seems to be very reasonable. But let me put it bluntly, the property in Brother Feng's hands now is either a village or a house. As long as the rent is collected on time every year: this Zhuangzi
There are more than one hundred acres, and with the rent in the city, we can make an income of at least two or three hundred taels of silver a year. Although it is a little less, in the current situation, this amount of money is enough."
His color changed again, and he said in a deep voice: "As long as my father-in-law doesn't go out to drink and spend money."
Jia She's cheekiness didn't matter, but Jia Lian sighed, his head was spinning and he didn't know what to say about his father.
If this old man had listened to him a little, he wouldn't have ended up like this.
But now he is still like this!
Jia Lian wanted to tear his mouth apart!
I even want to be an unfilial son.
Mrs. Wang Ziteng said sternly: "In-laws, you should listen to my advice: in the past few years, things have not cooled down yet, so you should be cautious. Anyway, with Mr. Lin, Princess Lin, and the second girl here, no one will
I went here to make things difficult for you. But if you want to cause trouble among the gang, not to mention that Mr. Lin refuses to pay attention to you, even the court and the saints may come back to find you! Mr. Lin, how are you like us?
Prince Zhongshun, who is not dealt with by his family, is still eyeing the pigtails who are about to catch our family. At this time, you are restlessly staying here for a few years and want to go out to do business? Be careful to let others
It's time to make fun. Besides, brothers, they are still young, and they need guidance and study hard to make progress. What will you do if you are restless and bring trouble to them? They are the future of your Jia family."
Hearing Mrs. Wang Ziteng talk about her grandson, Jia She couldn't help but hesitate. But, as his mother-in-law said, his family could no longer bear any trouble.
Mrs. Wang Ziteng saw that he had an intention, so she continued: "Furthermore, the noble relatives in your family are just a few girls. Except for the Lin family, there is no man. Even in our family, the master has not been outside yet."
I'm back. At the Lin family, I'm afraid my aunt will look down on you as the eldest brother, not to mention that Lin Ge is old. Therefore, the human relations in your family nowadays are all between the mistress and the mother. You can only rely on Brother Feng to get out.
Let's go. Can't the in-laws enter the back house? Of course, the in-laws don't have to worry about what kind of trouble Brother Feng will get into if he goes out alone. They are sitting on the carriage and walking into the inner house. No matter how long their hands are, those people have no shame.
Go to the back house. As for the father-in-law, he will raise flowers and grass to entertain the birds, cultivate his moral character, and live a happy life for a few years. As for his son-in-law, he will help Brother Feng to go out to see Zhuangzi, learn some common things, teach his children, etc.
After a few years, after the limelight has passed, go to the city again, marry Qiao'er, and supervise your children to study and take exams. As long as they can pass the Jinshi, won't there be hope of regaining their family status?"
Jia She was persuaded by Mrs. Wang Ziteng and hesitantly agreed.
With a smile on her face, Mrs. Wang Ziteng left some food, clothing, and eight newly bought maids and servants to Sister Feng, and then left with satisfaction.
When Sister Feng sent Mrs. Wang Ziteng out, she said, "Mother, thank you very much for coming to speak for me."
Mrs. Wang Ziteng patted Sister Feng's hand and said, "I am a mother and daughter, why are you talking about this? As long as you can live a good life, I will rest assured as a mother."
Sister Feng nodded heavily.
Mrs. Wang Ziteng glanced behind her and asked quietly: "Don't buy those old people in your house back to cause trouble for you. They don't know how much money Mr. Lin gave you.
, you should talk less, just say that you only have a little money left to live on, see if they have any friendship, and go get the money to buy people."
Sister Feng couldn't help laughing and said: "Mom, they can be talented and clever."
Mrs. Wang Ziteng smiled and said, "I think so too."
…
On the carriage back to the city, Jia Min held Tanchun's hand and kept talking about home affairs while secretly observing Tanchun's character.
The result is very satisfying.
Even after suffering a catastrophe, Jia Tanchun's character remained very good. He was neither arrogant nor depressed, and his words held his head high and his chest high.
He is indeed a good boy with good character.
Zhaoer did not see the wrong person.
So she said: "Third girl, there is no one else in the carriage at this time. Let me say a few words of respect to you."
Tanchun and the four smart ones immediately turned red in the face, bowed their heads and stopped talking.
Jia Min smiled and said, "I know about the matter between you and Brother Zhao, and I fully agree with it. And I also want to tell you that you don't have to worry about wives and concubines, because you can be equal wives."
Tanchun's face turned red immediately.
But my heart is calm.
Hearing this, he was startled, raised his head, and asked strangely: "A flat wife?"
Jia Min nodded and said: "Our family is a double marquis, but unlike the double marquis of the Shi family, Brother Zhao is also a loyal and Qinbo, but he can also inherit the title of the loyal uncle. So according to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, he can
Marrying two wives and having a legitimate son inherit two titles is the right given to Brother Zhao by the laws of the Zhou Dynasty."
Tanchun's eyes lit up when he heard that he no longer had to be a concubine.
"It's just a pity that you have to marry far away to Songjiang. Because I am going to join the cabinet, your Majesty will definitely not let Brother Zhao come to Beijing, so I have to wrong you."
Tanchun said hurriedly: "Aunt, I'm not wronged, I just can't let go of my aunt."
But she felt a huge weight drop in her heart.
Since Huan'er is successful, he can naturally take good care of his mother.
The only thing I worry about is that if I marry Lin Zhao and become a concubine in the future, the embarrassment and pain of bowing my head in front of Sister Bao are all as distant as a dream a thousand miles away.
…
After everyone settled down, it was the day when Jia Zhen was tortured and Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang were exiled.
You and Hu brought things to see Jia Zhen off. They heard that Xichun had made arrangements with the Lin family. Jia Zhen said: "In this case, I can close my eyes. You should listen to your sister and live a good life. Brother Rong will be the best in the future."
Come out and tell him that he should listen to his aunt and teach his children and grandchildren, and never imitate his father."
You agreed with tears in his eyes. After wrapping up Jia Zhen, the two went to see Jia Rong in prison. After hearing the news brought by You, Jia Rong was filled with regret, but now that the matter has come to this, what else can be done? Okay?
Well, we have to get through these three years first.
Youshi cried: "Brother Rong, you are doing well in there. My mother and I will come to see you from time to time. With the care of the fourth girl and the ancestors, our family is not as rich as it used to be, but we still have enough to eat."
Hey, as long as you come out safely, our family will always be able to get up again."
Jia Rong sighed and agreed.
During the exile of Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang, except Jia's mother, Li Wan's mother and son, Tanchun was ill, and the rest of the Jia family came.
Baoyu handed the prepared bundle to Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang, and whispered: "The cotton clothes that Third Sister prepared for you contain some silver and wooden hairpins. They are all empty. Third Sister said it is safe."
When Mrs. Wang heard about it, she shed tears. She said to Baoyu, "Baoyu, the third girl is a good girl, but it's a pity that I didn't fulfill my responsibilities as a legitimate mother. When she gets married in the future, you must fulfill your obligations as an elder brother."
Baoyu nodded with tears in his eyes.
Jia Huan gave money to the escorting officer: "Our master and wife are old, so it is inevitable that there will be some inconveniences. Please ask the two elder brothers to take care of her on the way."
Baoyu also handed over the money and said, "If there is any inconvenience on the way, please forgive me."
The officer accepted the money happily and nodded repeatedly.
One of them said to Jia Huan: "Jia Baihu, I have also heard of your heroic deeds. We will definitely take good care of your father and mother."
But he ignored Baoyu.
Jia She relieved his anger and said to Jia Zheng: "Second brother, we have been fighting for a lifetime, but I won in the end. Don't worry, I will take care of your mother. I will take care of Baoyu, Huan'er, and the three girls, and keep them safe."
It’s not like you who are unruly and face no consequences.”
Sister Feng sighed, and did not say any more unpleasant words. The fact was enough to poke Mrs. Wang's heart. Sister Feng told her: "My eldest sister-in-law is a chaste woman, and her dowry and the favor of the court have been returned to her. Now she is carrying Lan
Brother Lan has gone to live with her mother's family, and the two of them live alone in the city. I heard that my sister-in-law is very urging Brother Lan to practice martial arts and study, and she will join the army in the future."
Mrs. Wang's face changed: "Does she not care about Baoyu and the others?"
Sister Feng said: "My ancestors felt sorry for Baoyu and lived with Baoyu and his wife. Isn't it better than my elder sister-in-law to have her in charge?"
After hearing this, Mrs. Wang felt relieved, but she said unwillingly: "I know that she has never been a good person. She used to pretend to be stupid in front of others, but how has she ever been honest behind her back?"