The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

As for filial piety, it is not obvious what you do when you are alive. When a person dies, no matter what you do, it is too much.

The old lady's tomb is in the west of the city, which is also the ancestral tomb of the Jia family. A few hills away is the imperial mausoleum of Dayong. There is nothing to say about the good Feng Shui.

Stepping on the paper money falling all over the sky, Chen Heng and Lin Ruhai followed the middle of the team leisurely. Chen Heng did not have much contact with Jia Mu, but Lin Ruhai received a lot of love from Jia Mu in his early years.

Chen Heng was worried about his father-in-law's health and followed him step by step. However, Lin Ruhai's mentality is much better than Jia Min and Daiyu.

If you think carefully about Lin Ruhai's life, it may not be a sad thing to have such a detached reaction to matters of life and death.

The road up the mountain is very uneven. The accompanying female relatives had already been sent back by Jia Zheng. Along the way, Chen Heng saw the tombs of many princes. The ancestral tombs of the Bull family of Zhenguo and the Chen family of Qi State are also set up here.

When we arrived at the edge of the field, we were greeted by the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers. The morning dew is still spreading on the grass leaves under my feet. The crowd talking in low voices stepped over them, and finally scattered around the cemetery, doing their own business.

After a thorough etiquette, under a clear sky, amid the chanting of the accompanying choir masters, Jia She, Jia Zheng and others saw the moment the stone wall closed, and finally rushed forward, beating the stone wall and shouting: Mother.

Baoyu and others felt sad, and they crowded around Jia Zheng and cried softly. But no matter what they say, it is a foregone conclusion that heaven and man will be separated forever.

Lin Ruhai and his son-in-law stood at the back of the team, watching everyone's reactions. He knew better than most people that from this moment on, these unscrupulous descendants of the Jia family finally lost the person who provided them with shelter.

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The men went out to attend the funeral, and the ladies and ladies at home were already preparing for their return. For these close relatives, the next long period of time is a period of filial piety. Visitors are naturally out of the question. Eating fast and chanting sutras is also a common thing.

The servants in the mansion were busy dismantling the mourning hall, and Wang Xifeng, who had cheered up, also came out to take charge of the affairs at the urging of Mrs. Wang. Everyone has their own work to do, but the third young lady in this house didn't even have time to take off her mourning clothes. She didn't see anyone when she entered her room.

It's not easy to take this thing back home after a funeral. There has been a lot of chaos in the house recently. A servant who noticed it told Grandma Lai about it. She didn't have the energy to deal with such a trivial matter, so she only sent a maid to ask.

Miss Third, give the clothes to the younger one quickly. We will take them over and burn them together later.

My lady knows, you guys go and do your own business first, I will send it to you in a minute.

After sending the servants outside the door away, the servant hurriedly walked to the inner room and came to Tanchun.

The third young lady of Rongguo Mansion was still looking at a diamond mirror in a daze. I don’t know what I was thinking of, but a look of depression appeared on my face from time to time.

Cuimo is the second girl in Tanchun's house. On weekdays, besides listening to Tanchun, she also listens to Sister Shishu.

Seeing the two people who usually make decisions, they fell into silence. She said anxiously: Miss, Sister Shishu, why are you not talking? Then shall we go or not?

Noticing that Tanchun had not yet responded, Shishu hurriedly waved his hand to Cuimo, You go pack the lady's things first.

After Cui Mo was called away, Shi Shu stood next to Tan Chun and called out softly: Miss.

Ah? Tan Chun finally came to his senses after being called out by him, and saw that the servant's eyes were filled with worry.

She showed a stubborn smile, stood up rather nostalgically, and looked around the boudoir where she lived.

Miss, are you reluctant to part with it?

There is nothing to give up, no reluctance to give up. Tan Chun shook her head, and the expression on her face gradually turned decisive. She had read books and knew more about the ways of the world.

Her mother's confused behavior some time ago really sounded a wake-up call for her.

With the death of Jia Mu, the big tree that used to protect these girls has completely disappeared.

In addition, the family is currently in a critical situation, and there is no telling what kind of crazy things the elders in the family will do.

Under the nest, there are still eggs. It would be fine if we suffer together and die together. I have enjoyed the wealth of my family for so many years, but I only received a life from my parents, so I should accompany them through difficulties together.

But if someone treats themselves as a piece of business and marries someone they can't see, it would be easier to just die.

What a good relationship I have with Sister Lin, how dare they set their sights on their cousin-in-law? ?

Tanchun's temperament is the strongest. When Jia's mother was still alive, she often boasted that she was the most heroic girl in the house.

After being tormented by Aunt Zhao, his mind dropped slightly, and a stronger desire to survive immediately emerged.

Miss, really you don't want to think about it anymore? If you tell the second wife about this, maybe... After all, it was a big deal, so the servant couldn't help but persuade her again.

Once you escape, there will be no turning back. It sounds good to say that he is an orphan at the end of the world, and duckweed in the wind.

Mrs. Wang? How could Tanchun not think about her? But what's the use of her? Even her own mother is nothing more than that. How can we expect to have an aunt who cares about her legitimate son?

It is better to ask for help than to ask for yourself. Tan Chun showed a sad smile, Even if there are all kinds of difficulties, I have to rely on my own hands to fight. Shishu, do you still remember the cousin from Sister-in-law Bao's family?

The girl Shishu thought about it for a long time before vaguely remembering such a person. Is it Bao... Bao... Miss Baoqin?

As the client's name was called out, Xue Baoqin's appearance became clearer and clearer in Shi Shu's mind.

Shishu didn't have much contact with Xue Baoqin, and his only impression was that he liked to wear men's clothes. However, she was born with an unparalleled beauty that even her daughter’s family will remember deeply after seeing her.

Back then, she once advised Sister Bao that farmers in the countryside should work hard to make progress, show their ambitions in life, and seek a higher and higher place to stretch their backs. After all, we are all human beings, but we have to be compared with men.

Tan Chun became more determined as he spoke, and there was no trace of hesitation or hesitation in his heroic brows.

She continued in a deep voice, I don't want to make a big deal like Sister Baoqin. I just hope that I can make my own decisions in the rest of my life.

Seeing that Tan Chun could not be persuaded, Shishu had no choice but to sigh silently and tidy up his clothes with Cui Mo.

Tanchun looked around and noticed that the two maids were packing their luggage. He couldn't help but be moved and said: You two...

The servant shook his head and said resolutely: There is no reason why the young lady has left and the maid can still stay in the house to enjoy the blessings.

That's right, Cui Mo said, No matter where the lady goes, Cui Mo will follow her.

Tanchun saw the two people's determination and stopped trying to persuade them. If he escapes for no reason, the two of them will suffer if they are left behind. It is better to take them with them so that they can take care of each other.

Shi Shu, Cui Mo, even if there are dragons and tigers circling outside, the three of us have to go out and have a try.

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The Jia Mansion has indeed been very busy recently, and what's even more troublesome is that there is also disorder in this chaos. Everyone is worried that the Jia family's big tree is coming, and everyone is somewhat lucky and reluctant to part with the ship of wealth that they worked so hard to get.

Jia Tanchun and the other two men disguised themselves and were quietly walking toward the back door. On the way, the three of them, the master and the servant, suddenly heard the servants in the house exclaiming: Someone has hanged himself, someone has hanged himself.

Like a gust of wind, the maids and servants from all over the back house rushed towards the direction of Rongqing Hall.

Tanchun, who was hiding behind the rockery, looked at it quietly and couldn't help but feel strange. Grandma has passed away, who would hang herself in Rongqing Hall?

But with this incident, it would be difficult for the three of them to bump into a few servants guarding the courtyard on their way to the back door.

After passing several courtyards along the way, the three of them, who were still secretly rejoicing, bumped into a crying person at the pavilion.

It's Miss Xiangyun. The clerk had a sharp eye and recognized Shi Xiangyun just by looking at her figure.

Why don't we wait until she leaves before we move. Cuimo suggested to his young lady.

This is the only way to go to the back door, and now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I really wait for the servants in each house to come back for the ladies. When the door of the house is closed, I will continue to be a rich third lady and listen to others. ?

Tanchun immediately came up with a decision, and she generously carried the two maids forward. Rushing all the way to the pavilion, before Tanchun could speak, Shi Xiangyun was already shocked by their dressing up.

We all grew up together, but Shi Xiangyun couldn't remember when Tanchun fell in love with men's clothing.

Looking behind the three of them, they all carried a small baggage. Shi Xiangyun immediately understood and exclaimed: Sister Tanchun...

Shh. Tanchun put his index finger between his mouth. After Shi Xiangyun covered her mouth, she said, Since my sister has guessed correctly, can you help me hide it for once?

Shi Xiangyun immediately asked: Where do you want to go, third sister?

The world is so big, there is always a place I can go to. Tan Chun said these empty words. There was nothing she could do, she was really worried that Jia Zheng would send someone to look for her later.

What was Sister Yun crying just now?

When Tan Chun asked, it just touched Shi Xiangyun's sadness. Before Jia's mother died, she asked for a way out of the palace. The elders such as Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang didn't say anything, but the servants in the mansion had already made idle remarks.

It is said that Shi Xiangyun was a broom star who killed his parents when he was a child. When he grew up, the old lady took good care of him and wiped out all the wealth in our family.

The key is that the Jia family has to sell their few favors to rescue her, a useless girl.

This time Jia's mother passed away, and Shi Xiangyun knew that he would not have many happy birthdays in Jia's family. It is the sorrow that comes from the heart, sitting in the pavilion, feeling sorry for oneself, lamenting the difficulty of life's destiny.

I was just...thinking about the old lady. Shi Xiangyun sobbed and lowered his head.

Tanchun was also aware of the situation of the other party. They were both in the end of the world. Even if she could not protect herself, she still advised Shi Xiangyun: As a person, you have to look forward. If your surname is not Jia, my father and the others will definitely settle you down.

Why did the third sister leave again? Shi Xiangyun suddenly asked.

Tanchun smiled sadly and murmured: They have too many people to settle, so they probably don't have much thought for a concubine.

Then he said: Sister Yun, because of the friendship between you and me since we were young, let's hide this for my sister this time.

Shi Xiangyun asked, Sister, do you believe in me like this?

I trust you. Tan Chun nodded neatly. She knew that Sister Yun was outspoken and most chivalrous.

Then sister, why don't you take me on the road with you? Shi Xiangyun opened his red eyes and stared blankly at the shocked Tanchun and the others.

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When Chen Heng returned to Jia Mansion, he heard the news that Yuanyang attempted to hang himself and was rescued.

At that time, Jia Min was going to Rongqing Hall to collect Jia Mu's old belongings. He happened to see this silly maid looking for suicide and quickly sent someone to rescue her.

When he followed Jia Zheng to Rongqing Hall, Chen Heng happened to bump into the trembling Daiyu. He didn't even care to say anything, he stepped forward and hugged his first wife into his arms, whispering comfort.

Daiyu was unlucky. When Jia Min came to Rongqing Hall, he happened to take her with him. Seeing a big living person struggling and jumping under the beam, Daiyu's spirit should not be frightened.

As soon as the backbone came back, the two wives of King Xing were busy talking about the mandarin ducks. Jia Zheng sighed: After all, she is a thoughtful person, and it is not in vain for the old lady to love her.

The person was rescued by Jia Min, and she was Jia's mother's only daughter. Hearing what her second brother said, she hurriedly said: Although she was determined to go to my mother's side to perform some duties. But when my mother passed away, she often lamented that our family did not have enough merit. Saving one life is worth countless merits. She Since you have this thought, second brother should give you some advice.

How can I persuade her? Jia Zheng was about to wave his hand, but Jia Min was waiting for his words and said directly, Since the second brother can't control it, leave it to me.

Jia Min finally understood that among the people in front of her, the only one who really cared about Jia Mu was Yuanyang. After all, she was someone close to Jia Mu. If she really wanted to leave like this, it would be hard to explain to her late mother.

He is just a servant, and his sister wants to ask for it, so Jia Zheng naturally has no reason to refuse.

Jia Min didn't talk nonsense. He just called the servants from home and asked the grandmothers to take good care of the mandarin ducks.

The next thing to discuss is Jia Mu's dowry. It's a lot of money and a lot of people are worried about it.

Jia Zhengcai raised this matter in front of everyone, and Jia She and Jia Zhen leaned forward impatiently.

Jia Min watched the quarrel between her eldest brother and her second brother, and became angrier as she watched. If she hadn't been worried that her late mother's mourning period was not over, she would have wanted to point at her two brothers and scold them.

Even though she had the heart to be patient, in the end she couldn't bear it anymore and had to take her family back home.

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Late at night, Chen Heng was still coaxing his wife and children to sleep in bed. Suddenly he heard someone from his family coming to look for him. Daiyu had been working hard for days and was sleeping in a daze. Chen Heng had no choice but to tell her to sleep peacefully, and he put on a single coat and went out.

As soon as he met the servant, he was led all the way to the brightly lit hall. Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, who had already fallen asleep, were awakened by Baoyu's sudden visit.

The three of them sat down. When the elders heard that Baoyu said that Tanchun and Xiangyun were missing, they were frightened out of their wits.

Is this how you run the house? The two living people disappeared at home, and you didn't remember them until midnight? Jia Min, who couldn't help but hold her forehead, almost fainted from the Jia family's anger.

After being angry with the elders of the Jia family, they couldn't help but blame the two juniors. What time is it now, and what kind of trouble is there?

Thinking about the temperament of these two people, Jia Min turned around and asked Baoyupan who came to inquire about the news: What did your parents say to them? That's why they were forced out of the house!

How could Baoyu know the inside story? He just shook his head in confusion.

Lin Ruhai knew that the situation was urgent, so he directly called someone to get the official robe, and said to Jia Min: Don't worry, I'll go to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Department to find out first.

After all, it was related to the reputation of his daughter's family. Chen Heng immediately suggested: This matter should not be kept public. Father-in-law, you have a high position and it is not appropriate to act rashly. Let me ask Mr. Lu of Jinyi Mansion.

Lin Ruhai thought about it and knew that what Chen Heng said was reasonable, so he hurriedly agreed.

After Chen Heng put on his official seal and waist badge, Jia Min had already asked his servants to prepare the carriage for travel.

The Yamen of Jinyi Mansion is located at the West Palace Gate, which is not the same place as Qipan Street where Liubu is located.

It was also Chen Heng's first time here, and he was lucky. Lu Yingxiong happened to be on duty at the Yamen tonight.

I bothered the petty official standing guard at the door to go in and report. Soon, Lu Yingxiong came out to greet him in person wearing neat official robes.

Mr. Chen, there are times when you are not welcome from afar, and there are times when you are far away. Lu Yingxiong said to Chen Heng while cupping his hands.

You fools, please watch carefully, open your eyes, and recognize good people. From now on, when Mr. Chen comes to visit, whether I am here or not, I will first invite you to the hall to entertain him well.

At this critical moment, Chen Heng couldn't care less about Lao Lu's polite words. He hurriedly pulled Lu Ying through the gate, stood at the corner and began to explain his purpose.

What a coincidence, Lu Yingxiong really knew the whereabouts of Jia Tanchun and Shi Xiangyun.

Mr. Chen, what kind of friendship do we have? I won't hide it from you. As soon as they left the back door, my son followed them.

Lu Yingxiong winked at Chen Heng, the meaning of which went without saying clearly.

The Jinyi Mansion paid such close attention to the Jia family. It seemed that Li Zhi was determined to rectify the Jia family.

Then where are the two of them now? Chen Heng asked urgently.

I will live in the inn in Lijia Village on the eastern outskirts of the city. Don't worry, Mr. Chen, they are your relatives. I have asked my sons to guard them secretly, so there will definitely be no danger.

After hearing what Lu Yingxiong said, Chen Heng breathed a sigh of relief and said repeatedly: I won't thank you enough for my kindness, but I also ask Mr. Lu to pay me my respects.

I can't help it. Lu Yingxiong quickly supported Chen Heng with his hands and said with a smile, Old Lu thinks that after being promoted, Mr. Chen and I have become estranged.

The other party showed his goodwill several times, and now he was of great help. Chen Heng also had to change his words: I'm just worried that I'm trying to catch up to Brother Lu.

Hahahahaha, what is the point of trying to reach high and not to reach high? A friend in need is a friend indeed, and a friend from the humble is a true friend. Master Chen does not dislike Lao Lu's vulgarity...

After receiving Chen Heng's response, Lu Yingxiong smiled heartily, But there is one thing, brother Chen, don't think that Lao Lu can't say it well.

Being able to call Chen Chixing a brother one day made Brother Lu Ying tremble in his heart, and a strange excitement flashed through his heart.

Knowing that the other party had something to say, Chen Heng hurriedly responded under the lamp: Brother Lu, just say it.

Seeing that Chen Heng was not annoyed by the name, Lu Yingxiong looked even more excited and said hurriedly: I think it will be a good thing for them to run away.

Chen Heng vaguely guessed something and asked, Brother Lu, what do you mean?

In two hours, we will go to Ningguo Mansion to get someone. Lu Yingxiong raised his head slightly and showed a slightly fierce smile under the light of the lantern on top.