Chapter 7, you must be cautious
Cai Xia and Colorful Clouds are two close maidservants by Lady Wang's side, especially Cai Xia, who is often favored by Lady Wang, somewhat akin to the role of Yuanyang beside Old Lady Shi.
You little rascal, what do you know about likes and dislikes? You tiny one, such words should not be spoken carelessly, or be careful that Madam will take care of you!
Regarding status, in terms of the image in the hearts of the people in the Jia household, even ten small auspicious symbols cannot compare to a single maidservant by Grandmother Jia's side
Third Master
Xiao Jixiang, upon hearing this, glanced at Jia Huan and then at the slightly restrained but about to smile Hu Po. Her round face immediately relaxed, and just as she was about to speak, she saw the curtain behind the crowd being lifted. A girl with a slender waist and shoulders, an oval face, glossy black hair, a high nose, and a few faint freckles on her cheeks stepped out. She first glared at Hu Po and the others, reproaching them, "You are truly becoming more and more unruly; you should be careful about your skin sooner or later."
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Xiao Jixiang looked at Jia Huan, who was wearing a blue long gown, with some concern
In the past, Master Huan San would never show such great respect to us servants
"Third Master, are you really going to wear this?"
With a slight blush on her pretty face, she reached out and tapped Jia Huan on the head, saying with a smile: "You mustn't bow like that in the future, it looks inappropriate. You're just a child..."
Compared to the intricately carved beams and painted rafters of the Jia residence, and the peculiar stones of the lake pavilion, the ancient-style resort where Jia Huan lived with his mentor in a past life is akin to a small thatched cottage beside a skyscraper, entirely on a different level
It is a pity that a beautiful flower has been placed in cow dung
Ping'er remarked in surprise: "Is this also a problem? Even the master and the old master must kneel to pay respects to the old lady, so how can you not kneel? Our household is renowned for its propriety and filial piety, Huan Ge'er, you must keep this in mind. If there is even the slightest mistake that provokes the old lady's anger, even the master will not be able to protect you. This is no trivial matter"
Jia Huan chuckled foolishly
Upon hearing this, Jia Huan first nodded and smiled at the visitor, then turned to look at Xiao Jixiang
Not to mention her, even Aunt Zhao must speak kindly to these maidservants when she comes here
Jia Huan, feeling somewhat embarrassed, shooed away the raucous little Jixiang. He certainly felt embarrassed, as he had just been contemplating a timeless saying.
How surprising it is that such an important person prefers the "lewd and despicable" Jia Huan over the "charming and elegant" Jia Baoyu
Suddenly, Xiao Jixiang raised his voice and let out a shout.
Perhaps having been accustomed to the cunning ways of Jia Huan, this momentary turn of events clearly left Ping'er somewhat unprepared
Jia Huan straightened his back, walking alongside while laughing, "Sister Yuanyang serves our ancestor diligently every day, which can be considered as fulfilling the filial duties on behalf of us descendants. How could we possibly be unable to bear such a small gesture of gratitude"
Sister Amber, Sister Parrot, how can you do this?
Ping'er suddenly turned her head, raised her eyebrows, and scolded Jia Huan.
Nothing is more delicious than dumplings, and nothing is more fun than a sister-in-law
The quiet room was suddenly filled with the sound of silver bell-like laughter, shrieks, and gentle reprimands from children
Walking in the Jia Mansion feels akin to strolling through a large retro-themed park, where every corner is imbued with an air of antiquity and charm
Of course, it is impossible
After walking for a quarter of an hour, we finally arrived at our destination. Having passed through the mountain corridor, we saw several young girls dressed as maidservants feeding and watering the parrots and other birds hanging under the corridor.
Hehe! This is really interesting
The only reasonable explanation is that Jia Huan is better looking than Jia Baoyu
Seeing Jia Huan, "Xiong Bao," who did not dare to speak, Xiao Jixiang weakly retorted
Jia Huan crossed his arms in front of his chest, one hand stroking his nose bridge, continuing to chuckle foolishly.
Upon hearing this, Yuanyang was momentarily taken aback, but soon came to her senses. She repeatedly looked at Jia Huan and said, "Third Master, please rise quickly. I cannot accept such a courtesy. It would not be appropriate if the old lady saw this. Third Master, please come in with me."
Ping'er first tapped the forehead of Little Jixiang, then said to Jia Huan: "Alright, change your clothes and quickly go pay your respects to the old lady, as well as to the master and mistress. I am still busy on my end, so I won't take you to meet them; Little Jixiang already knows."
Oh dear, I will tear your mouth apart, you little rascal... I am truly going mad!
Jia Huan explained with a serious expression: "I am thinking about how to greet the old lady later. What should I say? Sister Ping'er, how should I pay my respects? Should I just say hello or perform a bow?"
A group of maids dressed in bright red and emerald green greeted each other with cheerful chatter, leaving Jia Huan somewhat taken aback
Pfft
Ping'er is Wang Xifeng's personal maid and is Jia Lian's concubine. The significance of a concubine is that when Wang Xifeng is unwell and unable to share a bed with Jia Lian, the concubine takes her place.
Having said that, without paying any attention to the chattering retorts of Amber and the others, he walked up to Jia Huan and said: "Third Master, please come in with me quickly; both the old lady and the madam are waiting. Little Jixiang should not go in; stay here and play with your sisters for a while."
Seeing Jia Huan's somewhat unpleasant expression, Xiao Jixiang stopped her playful demeanor and quietly stood to the side. Meanwhile, Ping'er, while combing her hair, let out a slight sigh and said: "You seem to have suddenly become more sensible now. However, you are still fortunate, after all, you are also a master, aren't you? In the future, if you study diligently and succeed in the imperial examinations, becoming a scholar, a provincial graduate, and eventually a successful candidate for the highest degree, Zhao Aunty will also have a better life."
Upon hearing Ping'er’s words, Jia Huan's expression turned somewhat grim, yet he ultimately nodded in agreement
Yet it startled both Jia Huan and Ping'er, and then they saw Xiao Jixiang bouncing and jumping, laughing "giggling".
Hehe, Master Huan San is truly different now
Jia Huan looked at the timid and pitiful appearance of Xiao Jixiang and chuckled, saying: "Sister Amber is just joking with you, don't be afraid"
The two-colored gold and hundred butterflies adorn the flower-patterned bright red arrow sleeves, cinched with colorful silk flower knots and long pleated palace silk. Over it, a stone blue flowered eight-group brocade is layered with pleated garments
Upon hearing Jia Huan's words, Ping'er let out a laugh, rolled her eyes at him, and said: "What greeting or bowing? Are you trying to lose your skin? When paying respects to the old lady and the madam, you must kneel down and knock your head respectfully!"
This statement by Xiao Jixiang can also be considered as unveiling a mystery regarding Jia Huan's previous life when he read "Dream of the Red Chamber"
Third Master, you are well!
However, Jia Huan does not particularly like it, feeling that it is too affected, resembling a performance in a play. Therefore, he would rather wear a seemingly simple blue long gown, as he preferred to wear blue shirts in his previous life
Cai Xia and colorfulclouds have developed a fondness for his "stinky skin bag"
Cough, cough, good morning to all the sisters!
In the book "Dream of the Red Chamber," when comparing Jia Huan to Jia Baoyu, even if he is not as foul as dog excrement, his color is still a shade of excrement yellow.
After a moment of contemplation, Ping Er recalled what Xiao Jixiang had said, and immediately her face turned red with shame and anger as she chased after Xiao Jixiang around the room
Little Lucky has started giggling again, saying: "Otherwise, the colorful clouds and the rosy clouds around the lady wouldn't like Third Master so much and would not favor Second Master Bao anymore, hehe!"
Ping'er is ultimately too kind-hearted, unable to even tell a benevolent lie, and can only awkwardly say: "As long as you are diligent and study well, we can arrange things in our household... um, that's enough! Huh? How come I never noticed before that Brother Huan looks even more spirited than Young Master Bao?"
Therefore, although he was the center of discussion, Jia Huan was not particularly angry
After putting on his clothes, Xiao Jixiang became the guide, leading Jia Huan as they navigated through the deep and vast courtyard of the official residence, turning left and right.
Jia Huan pretended to bow to the four directions, not to please anyone, but simply to avoid being disliked. Given his current situation, he can only live in the Jia residence. Jia Huan hopes to live a bit more easily; for now, he does not have the strength to act pretentious.
Although Jia Huan still felt unhappy in his heart, his expression softened, and he gratefully said: "Thank you, Sister Ping'er, for your guidance. Sister Ping'er, are there any other taboos in our household that you could kindly inform me about? Otherwise, it would be terrible if I inadvertently committed a taboo when I go to pay my respects to the Old Lady and Madam later."
Jia Huan naturally understood the position of Yuanyang beside Grandmother Jia. He had already had some suspicions in his heart earlier, and now that he had confirmed them, he once again greeted Yuanyang, saying: "Sister Yuanyang, may you be well"
Upon hearing this, Yuanyang turned her head slightly and looked again in surprise at Jia Huan, who was smiling and nodding at her. After a moment of hesitation, she whispered, "Third Master, the old lady and the madam are not very pleased, you should be careful."
Do Cai Xia and Colorful Clouds like feces?
She held in her hand a very bright robe-like garment, and Jia Huan did not know the name of this type of clothing, but it should be similar to the kind of clothes worn by Jia Baoyu in "Dream of the Red Chamber"
Even Xiao Jixiang began to condemn from the side
Jia Huan's expression changed upon hearing this, and he uncomfortably said: "Do I still have to kneel and kowtow?"
Third Master, your gaze is quite... lewd
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He is self-aware; he cannot even provoke a few women in the Jia household, let alone the "illustrious" moral teachings
Jia Huan questioned, "Did you not say that this is what I wore when I entered school?"
Having said that, Ping'er smiled at Jia Huan, then helped Xiao Jixiang tidy up the loose strands of hair that had come undone during their playful antics, and then gracefully departed
He can feel that Ping'er says everything for his own good. Perhaps Ping'er is simply kind by nature and does not target him, but Jia Huan still feels grateful, even appreciative
Jia Huan said with a face full of dejection: "Sister Ping'er, do I look like someone who could top the imperial examination?"
"Brother Hu, what are you looking at? It's been an hour already, and you look so shifty and suspicious?"
Scared? Little Lucky Child, have you eaten the gall of a leopard to dare speak to us like this
Oh, Third Master has arrived
Little Jixiang timidly glanced at Amber, then slowly moved her feet, retreating to Jia Huan's side. She quietly tugged at the corner of Jia Huan's garment with one hand, not daring to speak.
Ignoring the little auspicious sign that had turned from cloudy to clear on the side, Jia Huan stood up, solemnly bowed to Ping'er, and sincerely said: "Sister Ping'er, thank you."
Oh my! Haha! It is true!
Oh, so that's how it is, then that's fine
Go away
Isn't it said in "Dream of the Red Chamber" that Jia Huan is disliked by people and dogs? How does he seem to be so popular?
Ping'er gently shook her head and smiled, saying: "The old lady and the madam are the most charitable people, so there are no taboos. However... if you encounter Baoyu, you should show a bit more respect. Hmm, and also... forget it, it's nothing more. Let Xiao Jixiang help you change your clothes quickly, you should hurry and go, it's not good to be too late."
Xiao Jixiang also glanced at the newly arrived maid and pursed her lips, saying to Jia Huan: "Third Master, this sister is Sister Yuanyang, the most capable person by the old lady's side"
The girl named Amber forced a tight smile, her originally crescent-shaped eyes now wide open, glaring at the little auspicious one.
This is simply inconceivable
Husband ... ... Wife ... ... to ... ... bow !
A group of seven or eight young girls, around ten years old, were laughing and playing together, their voices delicate and crisp, very pleasant to hear
In summary, it is clothing that is both very luxurious and quite ostentatious
Considering it, Ping'er can also be regarded as Jia Huan's little sister-in-law
Little Lucky nodded, then shook his head and said: "But..."