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It is related to the famous festival of Baoqin. Although Baochai has thousands of reasons in his heart, he is confident that it is for the good of Baoqin, but this matter was broken by Daiyu. After all, it is not beautiful, so he has to explain it from it.Who knows that Daiyu waved her hands again and again, and said with a smile on her face: "Who wants to listen to your explanation? It's just that I wondered that you might have something wrong with this Mr. Han. Who knows that you are so generous to this Mr. Han? When it comes to my sister, she is neither humble nor overbearing, she is completely magnanimous, and that's why I convinced you. But I still have one thing that I don't understand. How did you know that young master named Feng, and he has won your heart so much? , you would rather give up the name of Miss Xue's family than marry him?"

When Feng Yuan was mentioned, Baochai felt somewhat depressed.But she had planned to clarify this matter with Daiyu a long time ago, so she took Daiyu's hand and walked slowly to that side of the bamboo forest. Seeing no one around, she competed with her elder brother Xue Pan and Feng Yuan from Jinling City for incense sticks. Ling began to speak.Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled as she listened: "This is really a coincidence. It can be seen that the fate is determined. Who would have thought that your brother would compete with others for a maid, but it would end up in the marriage of his own sister."

However, although Daiyu was smiling, she felt a faint feeling of disbelief in her heart.She felt that this Feng Yuan was not good enough for Baochai.But thinking that since Baochai is so willing to marry, it is natural for her not to speak ill of Feng Yuan in front of Baochai, so she just blindly flatters her.

"You're making fun of me when you say that." Baochai shook her head with a sad expression on her face, "I originally thought that I would be like the stove girl in someone else's family, who would never marry in this life and live by her mother." , but it is true. Where is the destiny? It’s just that I thought so, but the sky didn’t obey people’s wishes, and my mother wanted to send me out. Don’t you know that my mother sent me to Prince Zhongshun on purpose? The mansion is a concubine's room. However, no one in the capital knows where the Prince Zhongshun's mansion is going. If I really went there, it would be a trivial matter for me to be smashed to pieces. I don't want the Xue family to bear the reputation of selling girls for glory. "

In fact, the news that Aunt Xue was going to sell Baochai to Prince Zhongshun's mansion as a concubine was once very popular in Jia's mansion, so Daiyu heard about it.But Daiyu has always been just spreading rumors: her father Lin Ruhai and mother Jia Min love her like a jewel in the palm of her hand, she really can't imagine that Aunt Xue can abuse her daughter to such an extent.

"So that rumor is actually true." Daiyu couldn't help muttering, she looked at Baochai with pity in her eyes.Daiyu is a smart person. When Baochai said this, Daiyu could naturally imagine Baochai's difficult situation that day.

"Could it be that Mr. Feng was pushed out by Sister Bao when he was helpless?" Daiyu Bingxue was smart and couldn't help asking.

The rest of the people disdain Feng Yuan's family background, and usually call him "the one surnamed Feng", but Daiyu is willing to look at Baochai and call him "Mr. Feng" because of her self-cultivation.In fact, if you think about it carefully, Daiyu's parents are both from aristocratic families. With Feng Yuan's family background, even if the Tuo family came here with a deed and willing to join the family as slaves for protection, the Lin family may not be willing to accept it. Why? Is it worthy of being called "Mr. Feng" by Daiyu?

"I also know that many of you feel wronged for me. I probably know this person's character." Baochai smiled desolately, "If it wasn't for that, how would I be willing to marry? This is all due to helplessness, Master and Mr. Yao It was chosen for me because his family is weak, so he can handle it well and not complain too much about my family."

Daiyu thought about it for a while, and knew the helplessness in Baochai's heart, but she said regretfully, "It's a pity. In fact, my sister is very suitable for that Mr. Han. If my aunt is willing to make it happen, when the Han family came to propose marriage , I should promise it downright, and then get married in a glorious way. With my sister's ability, I might not be able to make a career that shines on the lintel..."

Baochai shook her head and said, "At this point, you still come to test me. I told you earlier that I only have a business relationship with this Mr. Han. If not, how could I expect him and Qin'er..."

Daiyu said suspiciously: "This is strange. You can't look down on someone like Baoyu, but now you are busy pushing others like Mr. Han. You don't hesitate to fall out with Xue's family and marry him." This Mr. Feng, if you say that you have eyes for him, you don't seem to be like him. Could it be that Sister Bao is naturally cold-hearted and cold-hearted?" She didn't feel a slight movement in her heart, but the previous few times she had been caught by Bao. Chai refused verbally, and was hurt so deeply that she could no longer muster up her courage.

Baochai glanced at Daiyu, remembering that she would soon marry Feng Yuan, and sooner or later she would return to Jinling to live.For this reason, Yao Jing, Sun Mu and others have been urging her to speak clearly with Daiyu, so as not to regret in vain.It's just that the words came to his lips, but he couldn't speak, and he stopped talking several times, and finally took Daiyu's hand, smiled at her and said, "You come with me."

Daiyu's heart was beating wildly, because she was afraid of being disappointed, she tried her best to comfort herself and said that she must not think too much.Holding hands all the way, the two girls walked through the bamboo grove that resembled the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, and walked along the small stone corridor to the end of the garden.After all, the garden is small, and they met Tanchun, Yuanyang and others along the way. Daiyu felt a fever on her face and felt a little ashamed, but Tanchun and Yuanyang only felt that Miss Bao and Miss Lin had a good relationship. They greeted each other casually with friendly smiles.

Daiyu was dragged by Baochai all the way to the end of the small stone corridor.There, all the Taihu stones that were originally removed by Baochai's order were moved back. Many kinds of exotic flowers and plants beside the Taihu stones competed in splendor, resembling the scenery of Hengwu Garden.Daiyu used to be furious because of this scenery, but now she was stunned to see it turned out like this.She was surprised but faintly excited. She always felt that something extraordinary was about to happen, but she was afraid that she would be disappointed again.

"I bought this garden with my own hands, and I personally directed people to take care of it. In the past, you thought this place was not good enough, so I ordered people to change it one by one. I only hope that you will be happy in your heart. In fact, you have I keep everything I said in my heart." Baochai said slowly, "I used to count on being able to be by your side all the time, it would be best if I could take care of you with my own hands; I am satisfied, I only hate fate and fate, and the sky does not fulfill my wish. I hope that from now on, in your spare time, you can come to this garden to walk around more, and you can remember my benefits more..."

At first Daiyu felt that Baochai's words were too reserved, and she was afraid of guessing wrongly what she meant, but later, as she listened, she couldn't help shedding tears. "What does heaven fail to fulfill people's wishes? If you really remember what I said, you should understand what's on my mind. How can you say such things as heaven fails to fulfill people's wishes?" Daiyu said with tears.What a delicate and transparent person she is, she has already understood Baochai's intentions from Baochai's hesitating and reserved words.She knew that if she wanted to force Baochai to speak more frankly, it would be extremely difficult, so she didn't force it. However, when she remembered Baochai's sentence that heaven did not fulfill one's wish, she felt unwilling and yelled out.

Baochai sighed deeply.She has been a human being in two lives, looking at Daiyu from a distance, admiring Daiyu, and speculating on Daiyu's intentions, and there have been two lives.As early as when she opened her mouth to say these words, she expected Daiyu to have such a reaction.But what can she do?

"Now you are still the eldest lady of the Lin family, the daughter of Zhong Ding's family, and Master Tanhua. I am just a woman who was abandoned by the clan and behaved improperly. Haven't you heard that there is a difference between scholars and commoners? Brother is infatuated with you. Although he doesn't want to make progress and doesn't care about childbirth, it is extremely rare for a child of the family to treat others as gently as he does. He should be a good match for you. Even if you really sit back and eat in the future, as long as you remain steadfast With this dowry, plus the interest you received at the beginning, you will be able to live comfortably for the rest of your life." Baochai said patiently, "Besides, there is a hidden treasure under the bamboo grove in this garden. Ten thousand taels of silver is the private money that Mr. Yao specially prepared for you, if you are in an emergency, you can use this as an emergency..."

Baochai spoke eloquently, and had clearly planned for Daiyu's future, but the more Daiyu listened to it, the more she became displeased, and said angrily, "Why do you always say that Baoyu is my good match? He took the servant girl who served him into the room secretly, and slept in the flowers and willows outside, doing everything. Not long ago, people from the Zhongshun Palace came to the door, saying that he had a close relationship with an actor from the Zhongshun Palace and abducted the actor. A person like this, except for being gentle, how can he be as good as you? Since you said that you only hope to be happy in my heart, why do you always match him and me?"

Hearing this, Baochai couldn't help sighing.Every word of Daiyu's words touched her heart.In fact, Baochai never really saw Baoyu in his eyes. Why didn't he know that Baoyu, apart from being gentle with others, could neither achieve success in economics and official career, nor be able to live in poverty and protect his wife and family?

Baochai felt that Baoyu was inferior to her in everything, but there was only one thing:

"But he's a man, and I'm just a woman." Baochai said helplessly, "As a woman, you can't live without being attached to a man, no matter whether you are talented or shrewd and capable. The court will not tolerate you, and the government will not tolerate you." If you are tolerated, your parents and clan will not tolerate you, even the neighbors in the neighborhood will not tolerate you."

Being a man has at least this advantage.This benefit alone is enough to make a final decision and crush Baochai to death.Baochai knew very well that this was the reason why Aunt Xue would rather abandon her filial and considerate daughter than to drag Xue Pan who was so stupid and hopelessly stupid.This kind of concept is deeply rooted and no one can shake it. Even Baochai and Yao Jing have secretly planned for so long, but they just want to find a little life for their daughter under the control of this concept of respecting men.However, the success or failure is still uncertain.

Baochai was forced to break up with Xue's family alone, which would be an act of infamy. How dare Baochai let Lin Daiyu be involved and damage her reputation?

Daiyu Bingxue was smart, and was angry for a while, but gradually calmed down when she looked at Baochai who was full of helplessness.She knew that Baochai was doing it for her own good. As the prostitute of the Lin family in Gusu, her every move represented the family style of the Lin family.Her parents loved her so much, her situation was completely different from Baochai's, and she really couldn't risk the shame of the Lin family by acting recklessly and doing shocking things.

"You're right." Daiyu desperately stirred the handkerchief in her hand, her face full of resignation, "But there is always a way in this world. As long as we work hard, we can always find a way."

Baochai hesitated for a long time before telling Daiyu: "My master mentioned to Mr. Feng earlier that I have another place in my heart. Mr. Feng said that he can find another concubine to carry on the family line, and he may not force me. But Mr. Feng My hometown is Jinling, I will go back sooner or later..."

"Then I'll go back to Jinling too! I told Baoyu that he can let the attackers spread the branches and leaves for his family, and I will go back to Jinling with you!" Daiyu said without choosing words under the agitation of her heart.

Baochai could only sigh helplessly.The imperial concubine Yuan's finger marriage has already been settled, and the order will be issued soon.And Jia Baoyu, the second concubine of the Duke's Mansion, has always been valued by Jia Mu and Yuan Concubine. Such a person naturally wants to stay in Beijing, so that Jia Mu can have fun at her knees.As for what Daiyu said about letting Xiren, the aunt, open up branches and leaves for Jia's family, it is even more childish.Although Xiren kept his duty, he would not spoil his concubine and destroy his wife, but if Daiyu lived separately from Baoyu for a long time and went back to Jinling alone, the first Jiamu would not be happy, and moreover, she would slap the concubine Yuan in the face.Even though Daiyu was weak and couldn't help the pain of childbirth, Mother Jia and the others might find different ways to seek medical treatment for Daiyu and force her to give birth to Jia's son.This is the only way for rich and noble ladies, and no one can escape.

After much deliberation, Baochai saw that Daiyu was still unwilling to accept the reality, so in desperation, she had no choice but to temporarily stabilize her mind and said, "In that case, I will try to persuade the Feng family to let him stay in the capital." .There are many more business opportunities in the capital city than in Jinling city, and the Feng family may not be indifferent to it if it is beneficial."

Daiyu only felt that the turn of events had turned, and she was overjoyed as if she had come back from a desperate situation.She only cared about being happy, she couldn't bear the perfunctory meaning in Baochai's words for a while, she just thought that Baochai really changed her mind.

For others, this day's banquet was a feast for the sisters, and it was the last practice for Baochai. From the beginning, scholars and common people were different, and never communicated with each other; however, for Daiyu, it was like a carnival that came after suffering.

After the banquet, Daiyu randomly found an excuse, saying that she was not healthy and wanted to recuperate in the garden for a few days, and refused to leave with Jia Mu and others.Although Jia's mother was deeply puzzled and worried about her, but there were Yao Jing and others clapping their chests to guarantee the ticket, so it was not easy to force each other. She had no choice but to keep a few shrewd and capable nuns, and after a few more instructions, she left. It is expected that at the feet of the emperor, Jia's family is also a relative of the emperor, so that no one would dare to attack the future sister-in-law of the concubine Yuan, and do something blasphemous.

For Daiyu, staying in the garden for a few days was a happy moment that she had never had in her life.That day, when Baochai saw off some guests, she ordered Xueyan to invite Baochai to the house to discuss some poems and songs with Baochai in front of Zijuan.

Poor Zicuckoo got the old lady's advice secretly, and she has a heavy responsibility on her shoulders, but she suffers from not being able to understand these elegant and refined things, so she sits alone in the corridor and sulks.

After a while, the sound of the qin was heard again, but it was Baochai and Daiyu who each took a qin and teased each other with the sound of the qin.

Zijuan couldn't understand the mysterious and mysterious sound of the piano even more, and secretly complained to Xueyan that Miss Lin and Miss Bao were getting too close, saying: "It was nothing at first, but now Miss Bao is here to marry someone privately. The Xue family made a big fuss, and the outside world may not be talking about her. Miss Lin and her are so close, if she is accidentally involved in a little bit of gossip, it is a trivial matter for you and me to be smashed, and I am afraid that the girl's life will be over! "

Whenever Daiyu saw Baochai alone, she would bring Xueyan with her.Therefore, Xueyan can better understand the deep affection between Daiyu and Baochai.Xueyan listened to Zijuan say that Desha was serious, she looked alarmist, looked down on Zijuan and worried, and dismissed Baochai because she lost her status, and said with a smile: "What's the matter?" The whole life of the girl? Isn’t the girl going to marry the second master Bao? Rumor has it that within three or two days, I’m afraid the imperial concubine’s order will come down. You also know how the second master Bao treats our girl, gentle It's too late for Xiaoyi, how can he blame the girl? What's more, the second master Bao is also very commendable for Miss Bao's talent and learning every day, even if Miss Bao and the Xue family clap three times to draw a clear line, the second master Bao still feels lost for a long time , instead of yelling that it was Aunt Xue's fault, have you forgotten all these things?"

Zicuckoo was choked and speechless for a moment.She subconsciously felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't tell exactly what was wrong.Mr. Yao, who used to treat illnesses for the imperial concubine in the palace, came to consult Daiyu every day, saying that Daiyu's condition was getting better day by day, and that he needed medicine for heart disease, and asked Baochai to accompany Daiyu to go around. walk around.

Zijuan couldn't understand Mr. Yao's meaning at all. She once had the courage to ask: Is it to cure the insufficiency brought by Daiyu from her mother's womb?Mr. Yao shook his head and said no.It is simply inexplicable!

However, Daiyu's complexion did improve day by day.Baochai did her best in treating Daiyu, she was so busy, she would come to visit Daiyu in the morning and in the evening, sometimes she would roll up her sleeves to wash and make up for Daiyu herself, the thoughtfulness and hospitality in her eyes, Even Zijuan, who was used to being Daiyu's close servant girl, felt ashamed.

Mother Jia sent her mother-in-law to see Daiyu every day, and every time her words revealed the meaning of urging Daiyu to return to the Grand View Garden, Mr. Yao always jumped out and said that it would not be good for anyone if the cure was halfway through.So Jia Mu had nothing to do for a while.

It's just that everyone knows that Daiyu can't live in this garden for a long time, and the marriage gift from the concubine Yuan will come down in a few days.As for Baochai's marriage to Feng Yuan, the preparations are almost complete.

However, at this time, Daiyu suddenly had a whim, and said that she would go out with Baochai to get some fresh air and take a stroll outside.Zijuan was frightened out of her wits, and the mother-in-law sent by the Jia family tried to talk badly and persuade her with kind words, but she couldn't change Daiyu's heart that wanted to see what the outside world was like.

It was also on that day that Daiyu and Baochai met Liu Yiyi who was running around to avoid being chased by officers and soldiers in the noisy market.Daiyu is more courageous than Baochai, she encourages Baochai, and the two work together to hide Liu Yiyi.