Dream of Red MansionsIt is a classic work of Chinese literature that describes the rise and fall of the four major families of Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue. Among them,Wang XifengAs an important role in the Rong Mansion, it has aroused many people's curiosity and speculation. Many people mistakenly thinkWang XifengYesRongguo Mansionbutler, but in fact, there is a certain misunderstanding of this problem. This article will explainWang XifengThe story behind her identity clarifies everyone's understanding of her.
Wang XifengAsLi KunThe successor is indeed inRongguo Mansionplays an important role. However, strictly speaking,Wang XifengNot reallyRongguo MansionA true steward. Jia Zheng, as the head of the Rong Mansion, is the real master. Jia AmnestyThe family moved to an adjacent mansion and became an independent oneFamily, withRongguo MansionThe main house has nothing to do with it. Therefore,Rongguo MansionThe housekeeper is actually Jia Zheng, andWang XifengJust supporting his role.
WhileWang XifengThe reason for this supporting role stems from:Jia AmnestyFamily arrangement. Rongguo MansionThe management is divided into multiple subdivisionsLi KunResponsible for one of the subdivisions, whileWang Xifengis the person who will replace her. In ancient times, women married into the nobilityFamilyLater, according to the rules, he will receive the training of a housekeeper, and gradually replace the duties of his mother-in-law, and gradually take responsibilityFamilytransactions. Therefore,Wang XifengIt becameRongguo Mansionof the auxiliary.
In addition,Li KunAfter a sudden death,Rongguo MansionThe workload has increased considerablyMrs. WangDue to poor health, I was unable to cope on my own. Jia MuOffer letWang XifengCome and helpMrs. WangManagementRongguo Mansion, because asJia Muthe eldest granddaughter-in-law, who came to serve her grandmother; At the same time, asMrs. Wang's niece and aunt who also helped him. So,Wang Xifengand Jia Lian were transferredRongguo MansionResponsible for the work of the housekeeper. And Jia Lian is also responsibleRongguo Mansion's housekeeper replaced the actual head of the family, Jia ZhengheMrs. WangWang XifengResponsibleRongguo MansionInternal affairs management, while Jia Lian is responsible for external affairs and external communication. Therefore,Wang XifengThe power is limited toRongguo MansionInternally, Jia Lian is the real representative.
AsRongguo Mansionof auxiliary,Wang XifengIt has an important responsibility. First of all, she has to take care of the lives of her elders and family, including:Jia MuMrs. Wang, siblings andFamilyminions. She is responsible for their food, clothing, shelter and other daily living needs. Secondly, she is in charge of managementRongguo MansionInterior affairs, including Jia Yun's garden, repairing the house, unblocking the sewers, washing clothes, and cooking food. At the same time, she has to deal with itRongguo MansionA variety of events of all sizes. When celebrating festivals or holding weddings and funerals, she and Jia Lian plan and organize together.
Wang XifengInRongguo MansionThe responsibility is great, and she shoulders to take care of the wholeFamilyThe heavy responsibility of living and managing the entire mansion. However, her power is limited, only confined toRongguo MansionThisFamilyInterior. She does not have other powers (such as the treasury) of the Jia family's property, nor can she decide on the appointment, dismissal, and scheduling of others. Therefore, she is notRongguo MansionThe real housekeeper is playing a supporting roleFamilyHousewife.
Wang XifengAsRongguo Mansionimportant role in the careFamilylives and manages the affairs of the mansion, but she is not really a housekeeper, but an assistant to Jia Zheng. Her powers are limited to:Rongguo MansionInternally, it does not have decision-making power over external affairs. So, forWang XifengThe misconception of "being in charge" is inaccurate. Correctly understand that she is thereRongguo Mansionin the role that helps toDream of Red MansionsThe understanding of the story.