Jia Zhen, Uncle of the Red House

　　The old lady smiled and said ok.So everyone crowded through the hall, going around from You's yard to the backyard, which was a wide road.To the south are five serious houses, and now only the third sister and Qingwen live.To the north is the main entrance of Huifang Garden.

　　I saw the three main entrances, the barrel tiles and loach ridges on the top, and the door rails and windows, all of which were carefully carved with fresh patterns, without vermilion powder coating, and the walls were one-colored water mills.Looking left and right, there are snow-white powder walls, and tiger skin stones below are built according to the trend.Then he ordered the door to open, only to see a bamboo forest blocking the front.Bamboo and wood are lush, vines are shaded, and the sheep intestines are slightly exposed.Jia Zhen said: "From here, walk the avenue to the left and cross the bridge to reach Dengxian Pavilion and Tianxianglou. We will swim from this path, go out from there, and come back to watch the play at Tianxianglou before we can see it all."

　　After he finished speaking, he led the way and asked You to help the old lady, and everyone rushed into the bamboo forest.Strange flowers flickering in the forest, various colors and shapes of Taihu Lake stones along the roadside, green grass and green grass, and birds and birds passing by occasionally in the depths of the flowers and trees.A few steps further, it gradually goes to the north, flat and wide, with flying towers on both sides, carved, embroidered and embroidered thresholds, all hidden between the tree branches.Along the path in the garden, you walk into an octagonal pavilion with double eaves, with high eaves, a corridor outside, a sitting sill between the surrounding columns, surrounded by lawns and sparse flowers and trees.Everyone went up to the pavilion and sat down against the railing.Jia Zhen smiled and said, "There was originally a well of water here. When the garden was repaired, a pavilion was built on top of it. Unexpectedly, after it was built, the well water suddenly became sweet. This is also a miracle."

　　After that, I asked the little girl to fetch water and fill it up for the old lady to wait.

　　The old lady took a sip, nodded and said, "It is indeed a bit of a taste. In my opinion, it is the will of the gods and Buddha that the well water becomes sweet, and you must not ignore it. Brother Zhen, you are the master of the house. , act in the future, think twice before doing things, and don't always care about the beginning and the end."

　　Mrs. Wang on the side smiled and said, "Brother Zhen has been diligent in the past year. Not only has he boosted his family's property, but he has also been promoted to nobility. It can be seen that it is different from previous years."

　　The old lady nodded and smiled: "I'm afraid that once I praise him, I will float away." She pointed at You Shi: "Watch him carefully!"

　　You looked at Jia Zhen, and Jia Zhen quickly bowed and said, "It won't be like before."

　　The crowd laughed.Baoyu came up to Jia Zhen and said, "Big brother, your pavilion doesn't have any couplets, what's your name?"

　　Jia Zhen said: "Not yet. A few days ago, I sent Yuanzi's drawings to my father Xuan Zhenguan, and asked him to write a few words and two poems. The old man is still putting it aside, and sent Rong'er to reply and wait. I’ll write when I’m free. The family has returned to her parents’ home, and no one has any knowledge, so I have to leave it blank.”

　　Baoyu clapped his hands and smiled, "I have a good name, do you want to hear it, big brother?"

　　Madam Wang reprimanded: "Nonsense, this is for your uncle to name it, how many books have you read?"

　　Jia Zhen smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. First, my father is impatient, and he doesn't know when he will be free. Second, he has a nice name to prepare and tell him when the time comes. If he really likes it, he must use it. ."

　　Bao Yucai said: "I remember King Luo Bin's "Ode to Lingquan", which contains the sentence 'The deeds move the sky, and the springs flow in the earth.

　　However, Tan Chun refuted: "The word Ganquan has been used too much. In ancient times, not only spring water, but even the name of the palace and warehouse used Ganquan, second brother think of another one!"

　　Daiyu covered her mouth and smiled: "It might as well be called Meiquan."

　　Baoyu asked, "What is the allusion?"

　　Daiyu frowned and smiled without saying a word.

　　Baochai replied: "There is a spring in Daming Temple in Yangzhou, and Zhang Youxin's "Jiancha Water" in the Tang Dynasty listed it as the 'fifth spring'. The beauty is also.' So a Meiquan Pavilion was built by the well. This pavilion is still there!"

　　When Xichun and others heard it, they all said, "Sister Bao knows more."

　　Daiyu snorted softly and turned to look outside the pavilion.Baoyu hurriedly whispered a few words, it would be better.

　　Jia Zhen twitched her beard and pretended to ponder, and said with a smile, "Miss Lin's word 'Meiquan' is really appropriate, I think it's good, this pavilion is called Meiquan Pavilion!"

　　Daiyu heard this and said in surprise, "Big brother, I'm talking nonsense..."

　　Jia Zhen waved her hand, "The nonsense is so good, so it's much better than us. Besides, it's exactly what I want!"

　　Daiyu blushed, and whispered, "If I had known this, I would have taken one seriously." Baoyu asked, but she remained silent.

　　Not far from the pavilion, there are several pavilions on the top of the mountain with single eaves, and the surrounding zigzag verandas are all floor-to-ceiling windows.So everyone entered along the stone path under the steps.There are three or five small rooms with beds, chairs, curtains and antiques.What’s even better is that the doors are open on all sides, shaded by sycamore trees, swaying green bamboos, large pear blossoms with plantains, and lotus leaves and willows.There was a gap in the vestibule, and a group of springs was opened. The ditch was only about a foot long, and it went around the house to the backyard, and circled under the bamboo.

　　Daiyu said, "This place is quite unique!"

　　Jia Zhen thought for a while and said, "I passed by here yesterday and came across a word..."

　　Xichun urged: "If brother has any good words, say it quickly!"

　　Jia Zhen wanted to lay it out, but couldn't resist Xichun, and said, "What do you think of the four words Wuzhu's secluded residence?"

　　Baoyu shook his head and said, "No. There are pear trees and plantains next to this house!"

　　Jia Zhen was dumbfounded.

　　Daiyu said with a smile, "Zhu Xi has a poem called "Hanbi Mountain Residence", which is called "Hanbi Mountain Residence".

　　Baochai chuckled softly.The sisters are all good.

　　Mrs. Wang wanted to say something to them, but the old lady smiled and said, "It's all from the children's family, let them make trouble. They are happy, and so am I." Then she took a few steps forward and took Baoyu on the sycamore tree. Standing under the tree, he sighed for a long time: "I was at home when I was a child, and there was such a sycamore tree in the garden. I often climbed up to dig out the eggs when adults were not paying attention. After a few decades, the people got old and the tree disappeared."

　　Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "It just so happens that big brother has such a tree here. We often come for a walk, and you can tell us how you climbed it back then? To tell the truth from my ancestors, there was an orange tree on the top of the orange tree in the house last year. , I want to eat for a long time, but I can't climb up!"

　　The crowd burst into laughter.

　　The old lady pointed at Wang Xifeng and said with a smile, "You monkey! If you want to eat oranges, you don't know how to send someone to buy them? The ones that are grown at home are for people to enjoy, but they can't be eaten!"

　　Wang Xifeng suddenly said: "Thanks to the old ancestor for reminding me, otherwise I would really take it off and eat it."

　　The crowd laughed again.

　　Jia Zhen said: "From here on the road, it is full of scattered rocks, surrounded by vegetation, and decorated with one or two pavilions, which leads directly to the rear. We cross the bridge from Meiquan Pavilion, and the scenery is indeed different."

　　So I followed the north side of the pavilion, crossed a three-curved flat bridge, and set foot on the South Island of Chizhong.The island is an earth mountain, and the coast is built with natural revetments of yellowstone, and the trail passes through the lower part of the island.The east is a steep slope, and more than ten Dongting oranges are planted in the high place, with a neutral pavilion.

　　Wang Xifeng said in surprise, "Why are there orange trees here?"

　　The old lady jokingly said: "Hurry up and hold Feng girl to prevent her from climbing the tree and picking oranges to eat!"

　　Everyone laughed, leaning back and forth, Wang Xifeng said no, and his brows and eyes were very comfortable.

　　Baochai looked at the orange tree carefully and asked, "Brother Zhen, is this a Dongting orange?"

　　Jia Zhen nodded and said, "How did Sister Xue know? The fruit is Dongting orange. When Brother Qiang'er bought it, I also said that he bought it badly. Shouldn't Dongting orange be in Dongting Lake, why is it in Taihu Lake? joke."

　　Baochai nodded and said, "I also have a similar tree in my family, so I asked. This orange tree is different from other trees. It often waits for frost to start turning red. The Tang poet Wei Yingwu's 'Dongting must wait until the forest is full of frost' is what he said."

　　"Does Dongting have to wait for Lin Shuang?" Baoyu clapped his hands and said, "The word "waiting for frost" is very useful here!"

　　To the north there is another island, much larger than the south island.There is a small bridge between the two islands, and the secluded groves emerge next to the bridge, and the ancient trees plunge into the water.Walk up the stone steps, and at the top is an attic with a double eaves.On the surrounding earth and mountains, maples, willows, pine and bamboos are intertwined with each other; birds are singing, and streams are flowing.There are layers of stones outside the pavilion, shaded by plum trees, green calyx and white, elegant and pleasant.

　　"Look! Plum Blossoms!" Xichun ran in front with her skirt on.You Shi was afraid that she would fall, so she hurriedly ordered Qingwen to rush over to protect her.Baoyu and the sisters Chaidai laughed and climbed to the top of the mountain to admire the plums.I saw a patch of red plums as bright as clouds, and a cluster of white plums as frosty as snow, with a strong fragrance and fragrance.From a close look, the qiuzhi is vigorous and rugged, with a clear charm, which can be described as strange and unusual.

　　Jia Zhen said to everyone: "This pavilion is high on the stage, and it can be seen everywhere in the garden. There is a small pavilion down the mountain, surrounded by lotus flowers, but unfortunately the timing is not right, only the leftovers are left. Go west to the curved bridge and you will arrive at the dance. Die Xuan and Tianxiang Building. Cross the bridge to the north and follow the veranda and pass through the tea mill and the wooden incense shed. There is a two-story Xuan Pavilion near the water. , enjoy lotus flowers in the middle. This Xuan is connected to the east bank by a covered bridge. All the way, the Peony Pavilion, the Peony Garden, and the Rose Garden. . This is an overview of the scenery along the way in the Middle East.”

　　The front of the pavilion is open and high-spirited, surrounded by a corridor, where you can enjoy tea and relax.On the banner of the attic are the words "Qingjing Xuanzhen" in a big book.There is a green bronze tripod on the red sandalwood case in the center of the hall, dedicated to the portrait of Emperor Zhenwu.There are eight nanmu chairs on the ground.Jia Zhen and You Shi were busy waiting for the old lady and the ladies to enter the cabinet to rest.Keqing, Yindie, etc. had already prepared refreshments to greet them.

　　The old lady looked around for a week, knowing that this was the residence Jia Zhen prepared for his father, she nodded and smiled and said, "It's hard for your filial piety. Your father should be very happy, right?"

　　Jia Zhen helped the old lady sit down.He smiled bitterly: "Tell the old lady that I wanted to give my father a surprise, I engraved a plaque in advance, and I asked him to go home and stay for a few days. I didn't want him to ask about the words written on the plaque, so I scolded me for not learning. He's blowing his beard and staring at me to drive me away. If I walk slowly, I'm afraid I'll be drowned by his spittle stars."

　　"Why is that?" Baoyu saw the blossoming plum blossoms, and suddenly felt something, thinking that he had a wonderful name that could overwhelm others.So I invited Sister Lin and Sister Bao to look for Jia Zhen.He heard this when he entered the door, and hurriedly looked up at the plaque.

　　"Freedom?"

　　Daiyu looked at the statue of Zhenwu hanging in the hall, and said with a pouting smile, "No wonder you have been taught a lesson, big brother!"

　　Jia Zhen cupped her hands to Daiyu and said, "Good sister, tell me what's wrong?"

　　Daiyu looked at Baochai.Baochai took Daiyu's hand lightly and smiled, "Brother Zhen, the state of freedom is called great freedom, which is different from freedom. It is a state of clarity and assimilation with heaven."

　　Jia Zhen said blankly, "Isn't my father cultivating Taoism pursuing this realm?"

　　Baochai explained: "That's true, but this state of freedom is the highest realm of Miaozhen Dao." Daiyu pointed to the portrait and smiled: "Miaozhen Dao worships Taiyi to save suffering. And big brother, you hang here. But it was Emperor Zhenwu..."

　　Baoyu said on the side: "Big brother, the uncle is Quanzhen Dao, your painting is correct, but the plaque is wrong!"

　　Baochai smiled and said, "It can't be wrong, after all, they are all from the Taoist lineage. It's just that each faction is slightly different."

　　Jia Zhen patted her forehead, "So it's true that my father said that I don't know how to learn!" Then she thanked her, "Thank you two sisters for explaining my doubts!" ​​Baodai avoided them.

　　The old lady smiled and looked at Baoyu and the three of them with a very relaxed expression.

　　Madam Wang said, "Now that you know it, change it!" Jia Zhen hurriedly said yes.

Chapter [-] Xiaoyan wins Xiangling

　　Jia Zhen accompanied the old lady and the ladies for a while in the Huifang Garden, before being sent out by the old lady, "You man, what are you fooling around with our girls? Going out to drink is your seriousness!" Jane looked at Yingying Yanyan in the room, turned her head and glanced at Baoyu, I wasn't the only gentleman here, not to mention I was thinking about getting close to Sister Lin and Sister Xue!While hesitating, You Shi walked up and said with a smile, "Come on! The old lady has me and my daughter-in-law. With you here, your sisters don't dare to be presumptuous, and even the old lady is not happy."

　　Jia Zhen wanted to say a few more words, but Xichun waved her hands and urged, "Brother, go! We're discussing something fun!" Jia Zhen glared at Xichun with a dark face, but unfortunately Chun also glared back.Jia Zhen had no choice but to retire and leave angrily.

　　When I was leaving, I heard the old lady in the middle say: "The eldest and the second lady accompany me to walk slowly. You little girls, go and play by yourself!"

Then there was a burst of clear laughter in the attic.

　　"How about we go to the pavilion below to play?"

　　"Okay, I saw a top plum blossom!"

　　Not to mention that the people in the garden were having fun, Jia Zhen came out of the garden gate unhappy.Looking up and seeing Jia Rong timidly looking this way, she shouted, "Brother Rong, come here!"

　　Jia Rong rushed over immediately and said with a smile, "Second Uncle Lian came to invite his father to a banquet. My son guessed that his father was going to play with the old lady, so he had to wait outside the door because he had no time to spare."

　　Jia Zhen frowned and said, "Okay, what did your second uncle Lian ask me to do?"

　　Jia Rong followed Jia Zhen and said cautiously: "My son heard that there is a grandmother Xue over there. The family is originally a royal merchant and has a big business. Her son Xue Pan asked Uncle Lian to invite his father to eat. Wine, I'm afraid it's a business thing."

　　"Xue Pan?" Jia Zhen pondered for a while, then smiled: "Since your second uncle Lian is the host, we can't help but go! Where are we going?"

　　Jia Rong smiled and said, "Second Uncle Lian is waiting in Qingyuan Building!"

　　"Qingyuan Building?" Jia Zhen stopped. The opposite of Qingyuan Building is Jinxiang Courtyard, which is the lovely old club. Who knows if there are any thieves from Hongyang Sect? "Can I change the place? There are guests at home today, so just stay at home and liven up." After that, he ordered someone to prepare a banquet.

　　Jia Rong stepped forward and persuaded: "Father, the second uncle Lian has already prepared. If you don't go, I'm afraid he will have other ideas?"

　　Jia Zhen saw that Jia Rong didn't look like she was lying, and said displeased, "What else would he think?"

　　Jia Rong hesitated: "Father, our family has never been waiting to see you there..."

　　"Oh!" Jia Zhen waved her hand to stop Jia Rong from continuing to speak. Not only did she not want to see her, she was simply guarding against thieves.

　　"Your second uncle Lian is different from the others. In that manor, he has a bottom line. Well, let's go there today!"

　　After finishing speaking, the father and son rode their horses to the Qingyuan Building opposite the Jinxiangyuan.

　　As soon as you enter the door, it is as warm as spring, and it is a restaurant.There was already a man with a smile on his face, "Master, please come in!"

　　Jia Zhen only took two steps, a young woman with an enchanting appearance, delicate makeup, and a very bold dress leaned over, "Oh, isn't this Uncle Jia? It's been a long time since we've been here. Our girls are thinking of you!"

　　Jia Zhen fixed her eyes and saw that it was the old maid Yun Niang from the Jinxiangyuan opposite, who had just sent the girl over to accompany the guests.So Jia Zhen took advantage of the situation to hold her in her arms, but Yun Niang's body flashed, but Jia Zhen hugged her empty.Jia Zhen was not annoyed, she smiled and said, "I'm afraid it's all about my money, right?"

　　Yunniang also smiled and said, "They miss your money and the people who miss you. They are all looking forward to you, Master Jia, to redeem them and return them to be aunties for happiness!"

　　Jia Zhen shook her head and jokingly said, "Niang Yun, if they all let me lead the house, would you come too?"

　　Yunniang covered her mouth and smiled, and pulled the front of her chest a little bit, "The slave family is old Zhu Huang, and can't get into the eyes of Uncle Jia. Now, who doesn't know about Uncle Jia's hobby of loving girls in Ningfu?"

　　Jia Zhen didn't take it seriously, his reputation had spread all over the world and everyone knew it. "If you Yun Niang are willing to nod, how about I change this hobby?"

　　Yunniang rolled her eyes back at Jia Zhen and said with a smile, "Could it be that you want to open a brothel in your Ningguo Mansion?"

　　Jia Zhen pointed at Yunniang and scolded her with a smile: "You're such a mouth! That's all, one day Yunniang changes her mind, let me know!" After that, she walked upstairs.

　　At this moment, Yun Niang suddenly said behind him, "Is Ke Ren okay now?"

　　Jia Zhen was stunned for a moment, let Jia Rong go first, then turned to look at Yunniang, and said thoughtfully, "Her mother is seriously ill and has already gone home to take care of her."

　　Yunniang nodded and smiled and said, "So that's the case. Let me show you the way!" She took the corner of her skirt up the stairs, and when she passed Jia Zhen, she whispered, "She asked me to tell you something, she's very good! "After saying that, she walked forward gracefully.