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When Daiyu asked this question, the sisters gave different answers.Xichun was originally withdrawn. She said that she had just gone to the nunnery for a whole day and was tired, so she didn't want to go with her. Yingchun heard that Xue Jiabaochai was being scolded, so she was afraid that they would not look good when they bumped into each other, so she said that she would go to Lixiangyuan another day. Playing; Xiangyun is lively and active, and Tanchun has always admired Baochai, so he travels with three daughters.Another Baoyu saw that Lin Daiyu wanted to go to Lixiangyuan to join in the fun, and dissuasion was ineffective, so she wanted to follow her and wait for the opportunity, but Lin Daiyu said angrily, "My uncle asked you about your homework carefully." Then Lin Daiyu didn't want him to go, although she was full of heart Doubt, also had to give up.

The three sisters then walked through an east-west hallway from Jiamu's backyard, and walked eastward along a north-south wide road, planning to go to the Pear Fragrance Courtyard by way of Mrs. Wang's courtyard.It turns out that this Lixiangyuan is a ten-room house in the northeast corner of Rongguo Mansion. It was originally a place for Duke Rong to rest in his later years.But there is a corner door in the southwest, separated from Mrs. Wang's main house by a narrow road.Therefore, the two families often rely on each other, which is very cheap.

As soon as they arrived at the gate of the courtyard, the three girls slowed down their pace. From a distance, they only felt that the Lixiang Courtyard was quiet, not as lively as when the little maid was delivering the message.Shi Xiangyun couldn't help saying: "It can be seen that these servants always like to make up their masters, and they can tell the truth about nothing." Suddenly Tanchun gave her a hand, compared his fingers in front of her, and made a silence. With a sound gesture, the three of them walked around from the back porch to the front, and saw a little girl named Wen Xing who usually served Aunt Xue standing in the yard with Qian Xue Yinger, who was holding a The tea tray, with a worried look on its face.

Because Qianxue had served Baoyu for many years, Lin Daiyu knew her best, so she couldn't help asking in a low voice, "What's the matter?"

Qianxue pointed inside, and whispered back: "Xiang Ling didn't come back with her. The wife is losing her temper with the girl."

After Lin Daiyu heard this, she couldn't help but walk up the steps, and Xiangyun followed, not to be outdone.Tan Chun intended to pull them away, but a moment of hesitation flashed in his eyes, seeing the situation, he knew that they couldn't be stopped, so he followed behind.Seeing this, Qianxue hurriedly shouted: "Miss Lin, Miss San, and Miss Smith are here." Lin Daiyu had already opened the curtain and walked inside, but she saw Aunt Xue, who was wearing a frost mask, saying something sharply. Seeing so many people coming, I had no choice but to stop talking.Baochai stood aside with her head bowed, as if bowing her head to be taught.Even Tanchun was surprised by this scene: Sister Bao has always been the most stable and mature person. I have seen her talk about others with great principles all the year round, and I have to be convinced. I heard that Aunt Xue is also often Discuss family affairs with her, and praise her for being considerate and filial, but she never thought that Aunt Xue would really blame her like this just after leaving Xiangling?

Xiangyun was impatient, so he asked immediately: "I heard that Xiangling disappeared when I came back from offering incense today. Is this true?"

Aunt Xue was blaming Baochai, when so many people came suddenly, she stopped because she thought that her family's ugliness should not be publicized. Now that she heard what Xiangyun said, she realized that her family's affairs had been spread long ago. Thinking of this The vice scene is very different from the image of the loving aunt in the past. He felt that the image was greatly damaged, and he quickly explained to everyone: "Isn't it? You sisters come here. Speaking of which, this matter is all Bao girl's fault. You also know that I deliberately promoted Xiangling and gave her face to be Pan'er's concubine. So I treat her differently from other servants. She is both It's a good idea to say that I want to fulfill my wish, but I don't want to stop it very much. I originally said that I would take Xiangling to offer incense in person, but she stopped me, saying that I have a lot of things to do and she wants to go for me. This is not bad. Forget it, she shouldn't have lost Xiangling, what face does she have to come back to see me? I'm sorry for me, but also for her brother!"

Aunt Xue was talking, thinking that the things she had planned for a long time would be ruined, she couldn't hold back her anger for a while, and she became excited again.When Xiangyun and Daiyu saw each other, they were secretly surprised, and hurriedly comforted them softly, saying, "Auntie is too careful. It's just that she lost a maid, so how could she implicate us? Don't worry too much. I should send It is serious for people to secretly investigate, and it may not be that she was abducted by someone, maybe she was playful and delayed somewhere, and it is unknown if she will come back in a few days."

Aunt Xue sneered and said, "You are all good boys. It's just that you don't know these things! In my opinion, that girl Xiangling has a big heart and is very tricky and weird. I'm afraid she was premeditated to go away this time, and she won't come back again. Baochai, you have taught me a good girl, what else do you have to say now!"

Together with Lin Daiyu, they have always seen Aunt Xue act kindly and dispensable in everything. They never knew that she was so harsh in front of their own daughter, and she seemed to have deep grievances. They couldn't turn the corner for a while.But Tanchun came back to his senses first, and said to Aunt Xue with a smile: "Auntie's words are wrong. Auntie, please think carefully, even if that girl Xiangling wanted to run away from home, how would Sister Bao know? Worries about the near and far, nothing to show, after all, she is still young, the food she has eaten is not as salty as the aunt's. How could she have expected this in advance? She said that she would take Xiangling with her, and she thought so Thinking that my aunt has too many things to do, I'm afraid I'll be tired. It's just a filial piety to share the worries for my mother. My aunt can't always blame her. This time, the second brother Lian escorted the sisters to the dizang nunnery to offer incense. What a job he does Those who are astute and seasoned will miss, let alone Sister Bao?"

When Aunt Xue heard about Jia Lian, she was afraid that people would mistakenly think that she was complaining about Jia Lian by blaming her daughter.

Seeing that Aunt Xue's face turned pale, Tanchun said slowly: "I just passed by the madam's yard, saw the madam hurried back to the old lady, and said to call Lian's second brother to come in, I think I will give my aunt an explanation. Lian's second brother has a lot of friends, whether it's a secret investigation or filing with the government, it's extremely cheap. Please rest assured, Auntie, it may take a few days before there will be a result."

Aunt Xue heard that she couldn't help but look at Tanchun a few more times. Seeing her handsome eyebrows and eyes, outstanding temperament, and such insights, she was secretly amazed, smiled and took her hand, saying: "My son, Unexpectedly, you have such insights at such a young age, and you are uncertain about what will happen in the future. Your wife is blessed, and Aunt Zhao is also blessed."

Tanchun smiled, blushing involuntarily, turned his body to one side, and said, "Auntie is making fun of me."

Aunt Xue fell in love with her more and more, so she pulled Tanchun to sit beside her, and chatted with her about homely things, and the more she talked, the warmer she became.Tanchun felt uneasy, so he hurriedly looked towards Xiangyun, saw Xiangyun's eyes kept rolling, knowing that she was also bored, he hurriedly said with a smile: "I almost forgot the business. I saw the zipper on Sister Bao's body before. It looks very unique, but I don’t know how to play, so I’m here to ask for advice.”

Aunt Xue heard this, and hurriedly said: "It's not worth anything, it's all played by Ying'er and the others. If you like, just type a few of each and send them to you. Why bother to make a special trip? "

Tan Chun laughed and said, "Auntie was joking. If so, how can we feel good about it? Besides, this is a woman's job, so it's better to learn it early."

Aunt Xue also knew that Tanchun might not have come here specially to ask this question, so she could only call Baochai, "In that case, Baochai, please greet your sisters."

Baochai responded and let the sisters sit down in her room. Aunt Xue ordered someone to bring in fruit for the sisters to eat.

Baochai first asked, "Where is Luozi from? At least you can tell me clearly."

Tanchun said: "A few days ago, I saw the willow-yellow Fang Sheng on your sweat towel, and it looked good to me."

Lin Daiyu let out a "puchi" laugh, and said, "Sister Bao is really sincere. The third sister just uses this as an excuse, and it's also a good intention to save you. You should take it seriously."

Baochai also laughed and said, "Of course I know this. It's just that although the third younger sister used this as an excuse, it must have some meaning. Now I want to find out what colors and patterns you like, so I typed a few of them, and I thank you for today." Virtue."

The three daughters laughed when they heard what she said so solemnly, even though they knew it couldn't be true.

Xiangyun said: "I don't know where Xiangling has gone to make my sister suffer such grievances."

Baochai smiled, and took this remark aside, only to invite them to eat fruit, and then called Yinger to come in, really discussing how to play Luozi with Tanchun.

Lin Daiyu saw that Xiangyun just opened his eyes wide to see Yinger playing the net, quietly pulled the corner of Baochai's clothes, and the two went inside.Daiyu said meaningfully: "Third Younger Sister was out of kindness to rescue you, and she didn't want anything else to happen."

Baochai was taken aback for a moment, and then said understandingly: "I know this, don't worry." But a faint bitterness permeated his heart.Although she was repeatedly reminded by that mysterious voice that she knew how her brother's rotten mud could not support the wall, she always kept a secret in her heart, holding on to a glimmer of hope, thinking that others might not understand it, thinking that in the eyes of outsiders, her brother might not be able to see it. So unbearable.Hearing Lin Daiyu's hint now, Fang suddenly realized that Xue Pan had already been despised and ridiculed by relatives.

Thinking of this, Baochai couldn't feel a little shame on his face, and said: "My brother is like that. I'm afraid that Xiangling will be wronged. How dare he have other thoughts? Don't worry, my mother is also in her heart." understandable."

When Lin Daiyu heard this, she tentatively said: "Of course I know that you have good intentions for Xiangling. Otherwise, how dare you let her go in the dizang nunnery? Even if you discuss it carefully, it is not unreasonable. But I admire you for having such courage."

When Baochai heard this, she turned pale with shock, and hurriedly covered up, "What are you talking about? I don't understand."