Returning the Way (27)

Because of visiting relatives, I don’t want to spend this year well.

In fact, the Chinese New Year is the same every year, and it doesn’t matter whether it’s good or bad, but isn’t this relative or friends? It’s not easy to lose etiquette during this New Year Festival.

After careful calculation, there are not many relatives here in my family, so I can only go to a marriage like the Yu family, Qi and Zhang family. For example, there are good relationships in private, and places like the Queen's mother's Cheng'en Hou Mansion, so I don't have time to walk around.

The servants who were slightly more handsome at home were beaten out. The master had no time and could not rush over to greet them, but this gift had to be delivered to them.

It is said that it is the day to visit relatives on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, but this must start from the eighth day of the first lunar month, so the Jia family will not have time to spare.

First, the eunuchs in the palace come out and look at the direction first, and then you have to make regulations, where to change clothes, where to sit, where to sit, where to receive gifts, where to hold a banquet, and where to retreat. This is a serious job, people are picky and choose, and they can turn around the family and the young people instruct. Even if they think that they are deliberately making things difficult, can you still argue with them? No matter what they say, you have to continue. The Jia family has a way to deal with such a thing. Isn’t it just a matter of silver? First, take a thousand taels of silver to give it to you and finalize this. But the eunuchs in the palace are not blind, Jia

With such a big show, where can I feed a thousand taels of silver? I will also pick it when I should pick it. Now, I heard them say what kind of tribute bucket should be used for this dressing, which kind of chair should be used for the swallows to sit, and there are specific time arrangements. Set the time of the ceremony to receive the banquet too close. I guess that the people at home didn’t have time to greet the empress, so I got the time for the banquet. It would be fine if I took a walk around the family, but I wouldn’t have to make it like a rush to get back. Besides, where would I get the kind of tribute bucket now? There is also the chair I sit on. It’s too late to make the things I have to do. I’m afraid that the things I have to do now are all unmade.

Where did the Jia family know that this was the money given away? The people were dissatisfied with it?

Jia Lian said: Please come and support this matter. Otherwise, throwing out 10,000 taels of silver this day may not necessarily feed these people.

I made a request to blackmail a thousand taels. When will this end?

When he went back, he muttered to Wang Xifeng and his wife: Is this empress really favored in the palace?

That's it!

If you really like it, you won’t dare to mess with people like this.

As many people thought about this, Jia Mu said: Maybe it was the Empress of the Concubine who put down her words and deliberately called it a mess.

This is not impossible either.

Mrs. Wang was reluctant to leave the expenses, and even discussed with Jia Zheng: The imperial edict only said that the visiting relatives on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month was on the 15th day of the first lunar month, but did not say that the visiting relatives could last for a few days. If it were three or five days, the empress would not have been wronged at home. If she stayed for a long time, she would probably not be able to pay for the money at home. Now that she would have distributed all the money to these eunuchs, what would happen in the future? The empress came home and spent money everywhere in one day, and it would cost five thousand taels if she didn't have eight thousand. If she really lived for a month

Therefore, you still have to save money.

Jia Zheng frowned and said to Mrs. Wang: It’s different now. Brother Heng’er’s official positions are above me. How could he call him with a shout?

But Mrs. Wang said: From the perspective of one's own family, they are the younger generations in the clan, and there is no reason to disrespect the elders. Besides, the empress is the empress of the clan. If the empress is good, they will have their own benefits. From the perspective of the other, Tong Yatou is our nephew, and Heng Ge'er is also the son-in-law of the nephew. How can this uncle be so polite to use his nephew? Looking back, whether it is playing or eating food, he just asks someone to send it. This is the way to get along with each other. The master is just blindly staying away from that

On the side, wouldn’t you know that there will be more empresses on the other side in the future? If Zhu'er was there, she would be a good fortune now, and the empress would have a good fortune outside. But he was a short-lived person. Baoyu is now like that, Lian'er is close to him, but he hasn’t made any progress. After counting it, the Manchus calculated that there were only these two people who could help the empress. Brother Heng could support the court, and Tong Yatou was very popular with the queen. The ancestors were still qualified for the imperial edict.

But she hasn't been in the palace for many years since she met a noble man. But what about her? She went to the palace every few days. It was not that she handed over the sign to enter the palace, but that the empress in the palace always beat people and told her to come in. She also asked her to take her children with her. When she came back, she gave her several cars to give her the gift. It shows how happy the master of the palace was. You men don't know the tricks in the back house, so this Concubine Zhen is no longer useful. If the queen is willing to take care of our empress, she will be more than a little better in the palace.

Because of this, no matter what happened in the past, now, we are actually asking for more time. If we keep the Empress, we will protect this family. For this family, we must have a strong face, show off the elders' curse, and use them. According to me, if it is for the sake of being good in the future, we will not use them in vain. Even if we give 810,000 in the end, it is our intention. Just counting this way, it is better than using these eunuchs to blackmail and frugality.

He became more ashamed to say that. He leaned on this and that, and never thought of relying on him as his father.

Even though these words are correct, I feel uncomfortable.

After enduring for a long time, I said: Then I'll just hit Lian Er to invite you tomorrow. It's really long-winded. You said what you meant, and I can't understand it. What's the purpose of such a messy person with guns and sticks?

After saying that, he snorted coldly, shook his sleeves and left.

Mrs. Wang was still thinking about what he said and made him unhappy, why did he just carry a gun and a stick? Before he could figure it out, Zhou Rui's family came in and whispered: The master has gone to Aunt Zhao's place.

Mrs. Wang never felt that Zhou Rui's family was so annoying. When you go out at this time, you didn't go where the bitch could go? You just want to say it.

Suddenly, she felt like she was laughed at by the servants. She became angry and said to Zhou Rui's family: How about the serious business? I can't even sleep well this night. What should I do if the master does? Let's work with you?

Zhou Rui's family didn't dare to speak out and quietly retreated.

Mrs. Wang felt a headache, and leaned on the couch and looked at the lamp. After a while, she realized what the master was upset. Then she felt even more annoyed. Could it be that what she said was not true? When will this Minister of Works be the only one? If she could rely on the Empress, the Empress could give birth to a child and the Tian family could give him a title, that would be guaranteed. Now, this family is no longer as stupid as before. Lian Er and Feng Yatou have developed a heart. If this title is given to them, the family will have no place to establish a foothold in the mansion. Zhu'er is gone, and the remaining Zhu's daughter-in-law and Lan Ge'er's widow's family will be

The one who can't support the door is Baoyu, but Baoyu is now so he dare not let people think about it. Tanchun is a successful person, but it is a girl's family. If a boy has the character of Tanchun, he is a concubine, which can be considered a one or two points. Further down there is Brother Huan. Is Brother Huan good or not, he is a son. If he is honest and kind, he will really rely on him, and it is not impossible. He is the same as Baoyu, and he is also an arm. However, this child was taught by his aunt, and he is the most heartless. It's okay to call him a talent. Otherwise, Baoyu's solid child would not be eaten alive by this bad boy.

After all, Baoyu didn't even have a support. The palace ladies had a good day, and he had a good day.

Thinking of this, she couldn't sleep anymore. She sat up and said, "If it was for Baoyu's good, the marriage would not be careless." She had to find someone who could help him.

After thinking about it, I felt that the marriage that the old lady was looking for was the most appropriate. Nothing was more suitable than the Lin family. Lin Ruhai's body was useless, but it should not be a big problem to last for three or five years. After three or five years, the boys of the Lin family became famous. Maybe they were another brother Heng. With such an elder brother and a brother-in-law like Jinghai, as long as they had a family business, they would not have to worry about their life being difficult. Just like Brother Liang, they were just living in the market. With Brother Heng, they were now a serious official and had a wife and son, and their future was not bad.

Thinking of this, as long as the marriage is completed, Liang Ge'er's future will be Baoyu's future. She couldn't help but feel eager. She just wished she could ask someone to bring Daiyu right away.

So early the next morning, two groups of people were called, one group of people went to invite the Fourth Master and Lin Yutong, and the other group went to the Lin family to invite several children from the Lin family. They picked up Tongyu and Daiyu, and asked Yang Ge'er to come together.

While having breakfast, Mrs. Wang served Mother Jia and said with a smile: The Empress visited her relatives, and it was so lively that it had not been seen for many years. She asked a few children to live here and followed her for several days.

Only then did Jia Mu nodded with satisfaction. Those children were all good. Tong Yatou was married, otherwise she would stay at home and live with me. She could relieve her boredom when she was free.

Wang Xifeng laughed: You are so partial, but now I am no longer loved by anyone?

You are a monkey and are not as good as others. Jia Mu said it seriously.

Wang Xifeng smiled. The word "other" is very useful! If you say it, it is someone else's!

Lin Yutong and the Fourth Master had just had a meal, but the person who invited them came.

Not only did I bring invitations and letters, but I also brought valuable gifts and pulled the things from two cars here.

Those who walk through the streets and alleys seem to be afraid that others will not know.

If you come to the door like this, it will be a bit unreasonable if you can't tell Joe.

Besides, no matter what Concubine Jia is, it was conferred by the emperor. No matter what the plan is, no clue can be revealed from her. Therefore, she still has to show great enthusiasm and respect.

Just as he was about to go out, Jia Xia brought Qi with him. Knowing what was going on, Jia Xia said: Brother and sister-in-law, go and go there, I will support my family.

There was a guest at home, and Jia Xia helped with socializing. The matter of the back house was left to Qi. Some important servants came, so at least they could meet the owner of the house. As for Brother Yun, this kid can recognize people now and don’t want others at any time. But the young mother is an exception.

The young mother was grateful to her brother and sister-in-law, and she really loved her nephew. With her nanny, her eyes staring at her, and Qi's care inside and outside, there was nothing to worry about at home.

It turned out that Jia Xia’s yard was the same as before and kept it for him. Even if the couple lived here for two months, it was also a matter of fact.

After going to the Jia family, there is no time to spare this day.

Following Jia Mu, wandering around the Grand View Garden. Even if you have a carriage, it will make people wander.

The main thing is to look around and check for omissions and fill in the gaps. Even if the work is done very carefully, like a flower tied with silk to a tree, it depends on whether the tie is symmetrical and whether the shape is beautiful.

In fact, at night, no matter how many lanterns are, you can't see the corners of the corners. But the Jia family seems to have no idea how long Yuanchun will stay when he comes back, so he really wants to do it perfectly.

Tongyu and Daiyu also came. This came to show respect for the royal family. If anything else, it should be true. The two of them followed him and looked around. When Tongyu saw Mrs. Wang asking someone to adjust the density of silk flowers, she smiled and said: It will be a few days left. It would be fine if the weather is sunny. If it is snow or wind, the blow will blow and wet, and it will be like this.

This is what I said. The Jia family is really responsible.

Jia Mu hurriedly said: Go ahead and reply to your master, beat someone and get a post, go to the Imperial Heaven Supervision, and ask someone to help calculate the weather these days. It would be fine if there was no wind or snow. If so, we might as well prepare early.

Wang Xifeng went to beat someone and said: My old lady, how can there be no wind in this first month?

As soon as spring begins, according to the solar term, there must be a 40-day head-shaking wind.

The treetops are shaking, that's for sure.

So, now I ask someone to prepare quickly. Then I divide the yard into pieces and take care of everyone. If something is wrong, I can replace it at any time. There will be no mistakes.

As soon as she said this, Jia Mu nodded and said to Aunt Xue and Lin Yutong: Everyone said that I love her. How can I not love her like this? I really think of me everywhere.

When Jia Mu praised her, Wang Xifeng laughed: Since the old lady praised her, I have to show off even more. Not only did the silk flowers be prepared, but the utensils for the Queen Mother's meals and tea have to be prepared for people. If the one accidentally fell or broke and could not be formed, what if it was done? Wherever you go, you will find a good one. You will also prepare a few more sets together. There are also lanterns everywhere, no matter how you prepare, you are afraid of not enough. As the eldest sister of the Lin family said, if you hang it too early, you will be afraid of damage, if you hang it too late, you will be afraid of mistakes in your busy schedule, and if you hang it too late, you will be afraid of another damage. In short, it is the same, it is better to ask Thirteen to hang it up and follow the silk flowers, and ask someone to take care of it.

Aunt Xue laughed: It’s really a girl in Feng, no one is more thoughtful than her.

Besides, the Fourth Master is here, and the people in the palace know that some things are not to be done. There are also many rewards for money, but they dare not take them too much.

What I didn’t decide yesterday was decided today in a few words.

On the tenth day of the lunar month, we have to go to support the eunuchs who patrol the Prime Minister's defense. Today, there are dozens of eunuchs in the palace, and there are important places in various places, so we can set up a curtain to cover them.

On the 11th, even Jia Xiaqi and Youniang had to go together. Today, the entire Jia family had to go through. There were special eunuchs coming to teach etiquette, where to go, where to eat, how many steps to walk here, where to call no gifts, where to kneel, how many steps to walk, how many steps to kneel, and how many steps to walk, how many steps to kneel, and how many knelt, there were strict regulations.

The Fourth Master did not suffer this crime. He accompanied the officials of the Ministry of Rites who visited the relatives and the eunuchs in the palace.

These little eunuchs were also clever. They called Lin Yutong aside early and sent them home to see the children. As for Jia Xiaqi and Young Lady, Lin Yutong asked to stay. This is a rare etiquette course. They all lacked education in this area. It is rare to have such an opportunity. Let's learn it and gain knowledge.

The Fourth Master and Lin Yutong had a note given by the Ministry of Rites. It listed one by one agenda, and took a few steps to kneel down there, etc. The Fourth Master and Lin Yutong were familiar with these things, so just take a look. Besides, on that day, the Fourth Master was still socializing with these officials of the Ministry of Rites, so they didn’t have to go in at all.

All men, women, young and old are here except those who really cannot come. Who doesn’t feel glorious in the whole clan? But it is not easy to see the etiquette of people with uneven qualities.

He got up over and over again, kneeling. Jia Mu was tossing several times and went back to rest. Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang had tossed for a long time, and their faces turned pale. Wang Xifeng and You Shi were holding on to the end.

Not to mention those young ladies who live in luxury, they were Qi and young ladies, and they even said they couldn't stand it when they came back.

The young lady had some expectations for seeing the queen before, but now she really didn't think about it at all. She said to Lin Yutong: Sister-in-law, I won't go anymore, I'll look at Brother Yun at home. I don't plan to go anymore.

Lin Yutong didn't force herself: OK! I told people that you are sick. You can take sick leave if you enter the palace, let alone such things.

The young lady seemed to be happy and pulled Qi: Second sister-in-law, you won’t go anymore.

Qi is not confused about major events: You are the aunt, you can stay lazy. But I can't do it. How can I hide everywhere in the new wife who has just entered the door? How can I talk about your second brother in the future? I should be familiar with the people in the clan.

That's exactly what it said.

Lin Yutong nodded, Jia Xia, the wife, was the right one.

Anyway, it was on the eleventh day of the first lunar month that the Jia family practiced this etiquette until midnight before they were put back.

On the 12th, the people in the palace came, and the people from the Jia family had to accompany them, and they had to go along with them. They had to gather the entire clan and rehearse. After they went through it, they were relieved and saved from making jokes. If someone didn't do the right thing, the family would have to accompany them again. However, it cannot be said that favoritism is always a big deal.

On the 13th, officials from the Ministry of Works and the people from the Wucheng Military Police began to clean the streets and expel the idle people.

The Jia family also had to start hanging up the lanterns and all kinds of red curtains. There were not many people in the family who could use them.

This is thanks to the fact that the five cities military personnel outside were Yingchun's son-in-law Fang Shiji, the son-in-law of the Jia family. Those people did not cause any trouble. They did not cause trouble for food, drink, defecation and sensation. They did not cause trouble for the mansion. They just said they should go there and were only left to him to take care of them. Needless to ask, these people's daily expenses and rewards were all paid by themselves.

Even Lin Yutong and Qi were assigned tasks and patrolled everywhere in the garden, but nothing went wrong.

Qi had never visited this garden, and Lin Yutong also wanted to ask her to visit. But before walking a few places, Qi pulled Lin Yutong and whispered: Why am I looking at those ornaments? Isn’t it right?

Lin Yutong snorted: Don’t say anything. If it’s wrong, it’s wrong. You must be more than you.

Wang Xifeng and Jia Lian replaced them all, and many of them were fakes. At that time, the Lai family spent some time thinking about these things, and they were not experts, and they could not see the tricks. But if there were so many people, no one could see them, he would not believe them.

Jia Zheng may not have paid much attention to the details, but Jia She is also a player of the gold and jade, and is considered an expert. Can you not tell whether it is true or false? But what is the reason for this? I have guessed it was his own son and daughter-in-law. I know who he is far away and close to whom he is close to.
To be continued...