Chapter 15 The fifteenth day after being dressed as Lady Jia

, not to mention the excitement of several gentlemen, but since Xue Baochai heard that the Jia family had invited a maid from the palace, she wanted to meet her, she was just curious. Aunt Xue, however, had more thoughts on her mind, but she refused in front of Lady Wang that day, so she couldn't bring it up again.

In fact, if Lady Wang hadn't mentioned the "waiting for selection", Aunt Xue wanted to agree right away.

She was born in the Wang family, and her sister married into the Jia family. She had seen a lot of power and wealth, so naturally she didn't want her daughter to enter the palace to do anything to be praised by talented people. But if it was a concubine, it would be another story. However, Xue's ancestors were from the inner three banners, so they could only enter the palace to wait for the selection of female officials and palace maids.

But now with two maids in the palace, her mind became active again.

If she could be lucky enough to be favored by the current emperor, it would still be possible for her to become a noble lady, a maidservant, or a maid.

But she was quite hesitant in her heart. After all, if the plan failed, the "golden jade" tacit understanding between her and Mrs. Wang was still in an ambiguous state, and it would inevitably end in failure.

So, she only asked Xue Baochai to go to Sanchun's residence often to play.

Xue Baochai went there several times, but the first time she went back, she was stopped by the maid under the nanny, saying that "the girls are busy for the time being, Miss Xue will come again at noon or in the evening."

So, she couldn't go again during the class, and only asked a few questions after dinner and in the evening when she was spending time with Sanchun and Daiyu. Hearing a few words, she became even more curious.

"The plum blossoms outside my house bloomed this morning. I wanted to ask you to come and enjoy them together, but thinking that you must be at the nanny's place, I had to give up. I wonder if you have a day off, so we can also have a 'red stove, a little wine, and a plum blossom'" Baochai said casually while playing chess with Tanchun.

Xichun, who was watching the chess game, brightened her eyes, "I thought so too, but the nanny has taught us too much these days, I'm afraid I have to ask sister Tanchun or sister Daiyu to speak for it." After saying that, she pulled Tanchun's wrist and looked at Daiyu who was leaning to the side to read a book.

This hit Xue Baochai's mind, she asked curiously: "Everyone thinks that the nanny in the palace is powerful, I don't know what she teaches every day"

Xichun said frankly, "The nanny is very interesting, today she talked to us about the red and white contract, that is..."

"Xichun!" Tanchun hurriedly stopped her, Yingchun who was doing needlework and Daiyu who was reading a book looked over, both with some nervousness on their faces.

Xue Baochai looked at them with a frown on her face. She didn't have to learn anything, but the four people's behavior made her feel uncomfortable. She forced a smile and said, "I am abrupt. If you don't want to tell me, I will just pretend that I didn't ask."

Tanchun hurriedly said, "Sister Bao has misunderstood. It's just that when Madam taught us, she used some examples, and they were based on real events. We can't judge people by their right or wrong."

In fact, this section was taught by Madam Feng, which involved the issue of slave trading in the family. She

also stated that they would definitely be the mistress of the house in the future with their backgrounds. Although they are still young and have only a superficial understanding, they will have to learn more when they are thirteen or fourteen years old.

It's not good to be in charge of everything without understanding it at all.

For example, the "red and white deed", the red deed is a child born in the family, who is essentially a low-class person and has been a slave for generations. The buying and selling are all up to the master. But most of their families are charitable families, and even if they are children born in the family, they are rarely beaten or scolded.

The white deed is a good citizen and can be redeemed, but it only applies to male servants.

As for slaves, most of them were dealt with as red deeds.

It was because of this last item that Daiyu, the three sisters, and the other three sisters were used to discussing the content of the nanny's teaching that day, so they used the "red and white deeds" of slaves as examples of slaves at home. The most controversial one was Xiangling, who was beside Aunt Xue.

It is said that if Xiangling knew her last name, who her parents were, and where her home was, she might be able to ask someone to let her family come to redeem her.

Yingchun even said, "Although it is dealt with as a red deed, Xiangling is a white deed after all. If her family comes, I believe the Xue family will not refuse."

Daiyu raised the corner of her mouth and said sarcastically, "Just look at the behavior of the eldest brother of the Xue family. How can he be willing to let Xiangling leave?"

Although they were in the inner courtyard, they had long known what kind of person Xue Pan was through the servants at home. He was a playboy, domineering and arrogant, and a veritable "stupid bully."

Therefore, when Daiyu spoke, everyone was silent.

After a while, Tanchun finally tried to smooth things over, "Aunt Xue likes Xiangling

so much that she might let Xiangling stay in the end." Although she only said one or two sentences, it eventually involved Xue Pan and Xiangling's lawsuit.

They didn't think anything of it at the time, but if Xichun told others about it now, Baochai might think they were gossiping about each other behind their backs, which would be bad.

So Tanchun tried to stop them, but she was anxious for a moment and now she realized that her previous obstruction was even more inappropriate, and it would be even worse if Baochai thought they were hiding something. But now that it's all said, Tanchun didn't know if Baochai would believe it or not.

Baochai just nodded, but she started talking about something else, "Two days ago, some fresh fruits and vegetables were sent downstairs, which is rare in this winter. I'll ask someone to send some to you later."

After hearing this, Tanchun felt guilty and admired Baochai's generosity.

Xichun realized that she had said the wrong thing, and she pestered Baochai afterwards.

After that day, Baochai seldom visited Daiyu and the other three sisters.

Tanchun and the others realized what was happening and felt regretful.

They also thought that it was true that the maids and servants around them spoke well of Baochai. After hearing so many comments, they began to visit Baochai on their own initiative within a few days.

Only one day, Daiyu came back from Baochai. Before she turned around the flower screen, she heard several maids and old women talking, "Miss Bao is really generous. Today I chatted with someone and bumped into Miss Bao. I was feeling uneasy, but Miss Bao smiled and comforted me, and even gave me a silk handkerchief."

"What's that? I heard that among the people around Master Bao, there is an older maid who got a ring and a headdress. The style seems to be from Jinling, which is more unique. Of course, it is more difficult to be open-minded to us servants."

"That's right. After comparing them, Miss Lin is a little worse."

"Otherwise, why is it the Xue family? How can the Lin family be compared with a millionaire?"

"Hush, you can't talk about the master."

"Why, Miss Bao can say it, but Miss Lin can't."

"The old lady specially invited a tutor nanny from the palace for Miss Lin."

"How is that possible? It's just a nice way of saying it. I think she invited it for the girls at home."

"I'm not afraid of anything else, but I'm most afraid of Miss Lin's mouth. Just a few words can poke my heart and lungs."

"Last time I heard her argue with the third lady, and she ridiculed and mocked the Wang Shifei in her mouth. I knew that Miss Lin was so powerful."

"She's not talking about you, what are you afraid of?"

"But when she looked at me coldly, I felt that she was talking about me, and my face was red and I wanted to dig a hole in the ground."

"So, Miss Lin is indeed a little more aloof."

Before she finished speaking, Zijuan, who was beside Daiyu - the old lady knew that Zijuan in "A Dream of Red Mansions" was loyal to Daiyu, so she still let her follow Daiyu.

But at this time, Zijuan couldn't bear it anymore and turned out the flower screen, "Which room's maids and servants, you are also talking about the master!"

Although she was ordered by Daiyu not to speak, these maids and servants were too unruly.

Being always by the old master's side, how could they not know how much the old master loved Miss Lin? Not to mention that all matters were handled by Baoyu, even the teaching of the nanny was because of Miss Lin.

Moreover, Wang Shifei was talking about the people in the nanny's case, what did it have to do with them? They were self-indulgent and talkative.

Those maids and old women were so scared that they almost flew away after being yelled at. Seeing Miss Lin who had just come out of the flower screen and Zijuan who had just spoken, they immediately knelt on the ground and dared not say a word.

"Everyone, give me twenty slaps on the face. You are really lawless." Zijuan commanded the old women who followed her.

The kneeling maids and servants cried out in injustice, "Miss, Miss, please be kind and spare us."

Daiyu closed her eyes, her breathing was a little disordered, but she said with a cruel heart, "Beat him, shut his mouth and beat him."

If it were usual, she would definitely not do this. She didn't have the confidence. Apart from saying a few harsh words and hiding in the room crying in anger, there was nothing she could do. Could she really argue with these maids and servants?

Her dignity should not be trampled on like this.

But her grandmother told her that she was no worse than others.

Besides, her grandmother took so much trouble for her, how could these maids and servants criticize her.

Thinking of the nanny's teachings, she sneered, "My Lin family has been a scholarly family for generations, and I have never seen anyone criticize the master like this. It seems that you are more patient than the master. It just so happens that my father is about to return to Beijing. Do you want to talk to him in front of him about what is generous and what is open-minded?"

The nanny said that one should learn to use one's own advantages when necessary. Baochai used "wealth", and she, as the daughter of the Lin family in Suzhou, had a family of scholars for generations, and her father was an inspector, not much worse than the Xue family.

Sure enough, when she heard that Lin Ruhai was going back to Beijing, the maid who had just been gagged and kept whining and looking angry suddenly turned pale.

After the twenty slaps, no one dared to make a fuss.

But Lin Daiyu did not enjoy beating people. She returned to her room in a very low mood and did not even eat dinner.

The old lady heard Zijuan's report at the first time, but she was discussing the use of the book "Dream of Red Mansions" she exchanged with netizens at that time, and did not open Daiyu's perspective.

"What, what, my sister Lin beat people?"

"Shocked!"

"Fuck, the servants of the Jia family are so disgusting. They just didn't give you any benefits, but they made up stories everywhere."

"Hahaha, sister Lin has risen."

"Just say that Baochai is scheming and buys people's hearts everywhere. '

'Indeed, Lin Ruhai is really a fool. Why didn't he send Lin Daiyu with something else? '

'People are like this, they flatter the powerful and praise the weak. '

At this moment, the old lady was also shocked when she heard this. She hurried to see Daiyu and saw Daiyu crying silently.

The old lady touched the little girl's head and said, "Girl, are you sad that they are talking about you, or do you regret hitting them?"

Daiyu wiped her tears and said, "Grandmother." She didn't say anything, but thought to herself that those servants were not wrong. Baochai used her own things, but she used her grandmother's things. Naturally, some villains would think she was annoying.

"Grandmother, you don't have to make me do everything the same as Baoyu in the future. I..." She bit her lip, thinking that as long as she was still in the Jia family, she would still be spending the Jia family's money, but...

The old lady tapped her forehead, "It just so happens that I have something to tell you. I plan to buy you some land and shops in Kyoto."

She wanted to use Lin Daiyu's points some time ago, but since there is the "Big House Growth Fund" that can be used for other purposes, Lin Daiyu's points can be used for other purposes. It's just that I have to think about the words, otherwise the two daughters-in-law, Wang Furen and Xing Furen, will definitely make a scene if they know about it.

Sure enough, even Lin Daiyu and the maids in the house were very surprised.

"Grandmother, how can that be." Lin Daiyu quickly refused, without even shedding tears.

The old lady sat down and smiled, "It was originally your mother who asked me to buy it before she died. It is part of your dowry. Don't worry, grandma will not use a penny of the mansion, nor will she use my private use."

"My mother" Daiyu was surprised.

The old lady said seriously, "Yes, maybe she knew that she was not in good health, so she wanted to prepare a dowry for you in advance. But she was afraid to tell you and your father and daughter about it, so she asked me to prepare it."

"But... Father..." Lin Daiyu wanted to say that her father would definitely prepare it for her, but she was too shy to say the word "dowry".

The old lady seemed to know what she was going to say, "Your father prepared it, and your mother's is another. Anyway, it's not too much."

The old lady said this because she knew about the funeral, but Lin Daiyu thought of the idea that came up that day. Could it be that her mother was worried that her father would remarry and she would have a hard time at that time, so she made a backup plan.

Thinking of this, she became silent.

Seeing her silence, the old lady thought she had finished her notice and continued, "I'll let Feng do this tomorrow. In addition, your father wrote to me and sent a few old servants to tidy up the old house. I think they will be able to return to Beijing before the New Year."