Ring Lord of the Red Chamber

On the banks of the Qinhuai River in Jinling City, every evening, there are gatherings of painted boats and the singing of silk and bamboo.How many teaching workshops and brothels gather by the river, and how many beauties gather, how many wealthy businessmen can be nostalgic.

Ten miles of Qinhuai River, full of gold powder!

In particular, at this time, it was the time when the emperor was on his southern tour, so many honored officials from Beijing gathered in Jinling, which made the scenery of the Qinhuai River even more extraordinary.

At the beginning of the day when the lights came on, the singing and dancing Qingyage welcomed two guests.The first one was a young man, about fourteen or fifteen years old. Although he was ordinary in appearance, he was very well dressed and generous, which made the madam go up to him with glowing eyes.

It's just that the one who followed the young man was not a servant or Chang Sui, but a big-hearted... old woman?

However, this woman was dressed as a servant, and her stout and tall body was really not weaker than a man's.At this time, he was following behind the boy with a straight face, glaring at everyone who tried to get close to him.

She gave the madam two golden scorpions, and the Qing Ya Pavilion, which easily forbids women to enter, welcomed the young man and the old woman into the private room.

Before going out, the madam did not forget to introduce: "Your arrival is really a coincidence, we have a newly promoted Oiran girl coming out of the cabinet tonight, that girl... ouch, you will know it when you see it, there can be no better one." It's gone."

As soon as there were only two masters and servants left in the private room, the boy jumped up from the chair, jumped to the woman's side and shook his arms.An ordinary little face smiled up, those beautiful eyes looked at the old woman earnestly, and pulled her to the chair.

"Come on, come on, come on, uncle, come and sit down, baby will pour you some tea. Oh, there are melon seeds, walnuts, chestnuts and longan here, this is preserved fruit, what does uncle want to eat, can baby peel it for you?" "The young man pressed the old woman on the chair, and circled her around.

However, the title makes people wonder, why is it "Uncle"?

Seeing that the woman still had a straight face, the young man couldn't help pursing his mouth, sat down angrily, kicked the leg of the woman's chair, folded his arms and complained: "You can't blame me, who told me to do that?" If you prepare such clothes for me, it is called evil will be rewarded with evil."

"Besides, you won't let them notice if you dress up as a woman. After all, who would have thought that you would be like this, and you wouldn't think about it at all." The young man turned his eyes when he saw that the woman's face had improved. , raised the corners of his lips and said: "It's a big deal, I'll wear that dress some other day for you to see, and let Uncle see it for yourself."

That's right, the young woman's master and servant are Jia Xiaohuan and Yuwenxi Bobao.

His Majesty the Emperor, who was dressed as a servant, was really unwilling to be angry with the baby ring, otherwise he would not have reduced himself to such a state.Keeping such a stern face all the time is more like being angry with myself.As soon as the little boy pursed his mouth, he didn't care about anything, he was too uncontrollable and not stable enough.

Just like now, when I showed him the words "Huan Bao Bao", Yu Wenxi's heart burned, and he couldn't help but reach out and rub his little face.Well, although it doesn't look too good-looking, as long as it's a baby, he can't get tired of watching it.

The two of Bo Bao were reconciled, and they were talking with their heads tilted together when they suddenly heard a silence on the stage in the hall outside.When I looked up, I saw all the singing and dancing girls filing down, only the bustard was standing in the middle of the stage and smiling charmingly.

"Gentlemen, today is a day of great joy. The new oiran of the Qingyage Pavilion, the day when the baby of Qingyue comes out of the cabinet, thank you all for coming to support us. Oh, seeing how anxious you are, yes, my family invites the baby girl Come out." The bustard smiled coquettishly, then turned around and pulled a girl onto the stage.

Upstairs in the Accord, Yu Wenxi and Jia Xiaohuan turned pale when they heard that "baby", staring coldly at the stage.This name is so well chosen that it makes Bobao and both of them unhappy.

After seeing the 'baby' girl clearly, Jia Xiaohuan suddenly let out a "huh" and asked in surprise, "Why is it her?" Obviously, he recognized this 'baby' girl.

But, this is weird!

Yu Wenxi took a deep look at the young man, then turned his gaze to his baby, and asked, "Why, does the baby recognize her?" How could a young man who had never left the capital know a prostitute from the south of the Yangtze River? son.

"The four major families in Jinling—Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue. This girl should be the eldest lady of the Xue family, or the niece of the Wang family. Even if the Xue family has fallen, shouldn't they be reduced to such a situation?" He frowned at the word 'baby', but didn't say anything.

That's right, the new oiran called "Baby" by the madam on the stage at this time is none other than Xue Baochai.

"It turned out to be her. Before the eldest family of Xue family ran back to Jinling, the other houses of Xue family lost their royal business status because of Xue Pan, and their properties in Beijing were seized, which caused huge losses to the family. People get rid of the family." Because this matter has something to do with Jia Xiaohuan, Yu Wenxi is still quite concerned about it, so he knows the general idea.

Jia Xiaohuan shook her head when she heard that, having such a son and elder brother really made things difficult for Xue's mother and daughter.However, this has nothing to do with him, so Jia Xiaohuan only listened to Xue Baochai's song with her chin on her hands.

On the stage, the madam had left, only Xue Baochai was left playing the piano and singing.

At this time, she still had unpainted but vermilion lips, unpainted but emerald green eyebrows, and a radiant figure with smooth skin.It's just that compared to when he was in the capital that day, he was already two points thinner and haggard, but he was more delicate and charming.

After singing a song, amidst many applause and praises, Xue Baochai blessed herself and turned back to the stage.Then, following the sound of the madam, there were successive bids.

Although this "baby" girl is still a nobleman, she is quite sought after for her rare combination of talent and beauty.

Hiding behind the curtain, Xue Baochai sat quietly with her head slightly down, hearing the sounds of price calls.Although she didn't show it on the surface, her heart was full of bitterness.

Who would have thought?The former lady of the great family, the daughter of a family, is now reduced to a prostitute in a brothel, and there is no telling when she will sell herself.But now she doesn't care about any humiliation and shyness, and she has to carry on no matter what.

On that day, their mother, son, brother and sister were ruthlessly expelled by Xue's family, and they had no choice but to go to their natal family's Wang's family in desolation and helplessness.However, the Wang family... Xue Baochai gritted her teeth silently.Where is the mother's natal family, where is the natal family that can be relied on, it is simply a pit of fire!

Her mother was seriously ill, but she couldn't even ask for a soup; her elder brother Xue Pan had become a bastard, even worse than a decent servant in the Wang family; and she...she was promised by the Wang family to be a servant The stepmother, a native official over sixty years old.

Xue Baochai accepted her fate because her family was in decline, but the man was far away in the northwest. If she really married, she would have to stay away from her mother and brother, which made her feel at ease.No way, if she gets married on her side, the Wang family will be able to drive their mother and elder brother out of the house.

After thinking for a long time, Xue Baochai made up his mind and devoted himself to this Qingyage Pavilion to perform.Here, standing behind is the Zhen family, which neither the Wang family nor the Xue family can afford to offend.

She doesn't ask for anything else, as long as she can live well and provide for her mother, it is a blessing.As for her elder brother Xue Pan...she couldn't take it anymore, she just hoped that one day he would wake up, change his mind, and be self-reliant.

The asking price became higher and higher, and the voices became less and less. When Xue Baochai came back to her senses, the price she had paid to accompany her guests this night had reached 600 taels.In the past, this little money was not considered at all, but now it is hers... Even with a stable heart, Xue Baochai's nose is sour, and her eyes are slightly red.

Jia Xiaohuan didn't pay much attention to Xue Baochai. Instead, she searched for bidders with great interest, and couldn't help sighing to Uncle Plaster, "It's a prosperous place in the south of the Yangtze River. There are many rich people. It's just listening to a song and reciting a poem. I am willing to spend a lot of money, tsk tsk..."

In the huge Qingyage Pavilion, Jia Xiaohuan really saw a few familiar faces.But in Yu Wenxi's eyes, there are even more familiar faces. There are many noble officials in Beijing alone, and most of them are surrounded by wealthy businessmen from Jiangnan. These people are all secretly remembered by Yu Wenxi.

What surprised Jia Xiaohuan was that there was a young man in a private seat not far away, who looked about the same age as him, but his face surprised him.That kid's face is exactly the same as Jia Baoyu's!Is it possible...

That woman from the Wang family, or Jia Zheng, left seeds outside?

Seeing him staring at him for a long time, Yu Wenxi was quite unhappy.He turned the little guy's face back, glanced at the boy's round face, and said, "That's from the Zhen family, named Zhen Baoyu."

By the way, it is him.Jia Xiaohuan patted her thigh and remembered.This Zhen Baoyu had been to Rongguo Mansion back then, but he was not qualified to see him, he just heard his mother mention it.

At this time, the one who bid the highest price was this Zhen Baoyu.He seemed to be determined to win Xue Baochai, no matter who asked for it, he would increase the price, causing many people to look over.There are quite a lot of people who know him in Jinling, and they will give the Zhen family some face, so soon Xue Baochai was sent to his private room.

"It seems that this is also a person who loves the fragrance and cherishes the jade." He was really carved out of the same mold as Jia Baoyu.Jia Xiaohuan only sighed, and then put her mind on singing and dancing girls.

After growing up so big, it is not easy to come back to the Qinglou Chu Pavilion, and it is necessary to experience it.If it wasn't for Uncle Plaster's intention to explore this time, he probably wouldn't have had the chance to come to such a place.

Jia Xiaohuan's thinking was right, he and Yu Wenxi left the palace, and they only went to Qinhuai River, and they didn't even have a chance to take a boat.Since that day, Uncle Plaster took him around Jinling, and even took a stroll around.

The two always went out together during the day, but most of the time they returned to their residence in the evening, and then the plaster that was always sticking to Jia Xiaohuan's body was gone.Jia Xiaohuan had no doubts about these matters, he didn't want to get involved in those political disputes.

More than ten days have passed in the blink of an eye, and the whereabouts of His Majesty the Emperor can no longer be concealed.That night, Li Yongran came to the small courtyard of the two of them and reported to Yu Wenxi: "Master, the Supreme Emperor is going to visit tomorrow."

Bo Bao and Bo Bao looked at each other, and it seemed that the matter of the flower that day was about to fail.