[Red Mansion Qing Chuan] Lin Siye Marries a Daughter

Baochai smiled slightly: "Be careful, this place is no better than the mansion." I didn't expect to meet Baochai as soon as I entered the palace, and Daiyu said happily, "Sister Bao, I planned to settle down and look for you, but unexpectedly..."

Baochai didn't wait for Daiyu to finish speaking, and pointed to the others who had already walked in front: "Sister Lin, I'm working as a servant in this palace, if there is anything in the future, just come and find me, go quickly, don't let the princess We are waiting anxiously, and..."

Looking ahead, Baochai said in a low voice: "Be careful in the future, don't go ahead." Gently pushed Daiyu: "Go."

"Miss Lin, you know Nvshi Xue." Yingji looked at Daiyu who was looking back: "Although she hasn't been in the palace for long, she is now a capable person beside the empress."

Thinking of Baochai's transparent and exquisite personality, Daiyu was not surprised at all: "We all lived in the Duke's Mansion." Yingji understood: "You are all the cousins ​​of Mrs. Jia."

Naji gave Daiyu a disdainful look: "In the harem, there are many women. Who is not a well-known person, let alone a cousin of a concubine, what's so special."

Keeping in mind Lin Hai and Mother Lei's words, Daiyu didn't make a sound. Naji was looking for trouble, but seeing that Daiyu didn't respond, she couldn't make a fuss, so she couldn't help but take Yining's hand and said, "Cousin, let's go to Brother Seven's place." Look what he's doing."

Yining thought for a while, then suddenly patted her head: "My concubine asked me to pick up something from my aunt, but I forgot, Cousin Naji, I'm going to Zhaoyang Palace."

"Then I'll go too. At this time, the fourth brother and the seventh brother are probably there, let's go." Yingji watched the two go away, and said softly: "Miss Lin, don't worry, the sixth sister is straightforward, what can I say?" .”

Daiyu laughed at herself and said, "It's okay, the Sixth Princess may have misunderstood Daiyu." Yingji is not a troublesome person. She looked at Daiyu and didn't make a sound. Instead, Jiang Ling, who had been silent all this time, said: " Princess, I want to go see my sister first."

Yingji smiled and said, "Miss Jiang, please do as you please." Seeing that Daiyu was puzzled, Yingji said softly, "Miss Jiang's elder sister is the fourth concubine, and this time she entered the palace because Concubine Jiang went to the emperor to beg for it. of."

Daiyu didn't make a sound, but sighed secretly in her heart, just like what Naji said just now: "In the harem, there are many women, and there is no one who has a background." I am afraid that I am the only one who is reluctant to come.

"Miss Lin, what are you thinking about?" Yingji smiled and pointed to a exposed red wall: "That's where I live, not far away is Naji's courtyard, and further south is the Empress Dowager's Compassionate Palace , and Sigu's Zhaoyang Palace is not far away."

Speaking of Zhaoyang, Daiyu thought of Lin Hai's instructions, and she couldn't help but look into the distance. In the green trees and flowers, only a few corners of the eaves and cliffs could be seen.

"Fifth Sister, where were you going just now? I was looking for you." A thin prince with a python robe and jade belt came to this side, and when he saw Daiyu, he couldn't help being stunned: "This is..."

Yingji hurriedly said: "Second brother, this is Miss Lin, come to the palace to study with me." Nodding, the man suddenly said: "The only daughter of Lin Shilang in Yangzhou."

Daiyu hurriedly stepped forward to pay her respects, for some reason, she always felt that this man's gaze was too sharp, as if he wanted to see through others, and he was condescending, with a kind of unspoken depression.

The same prince, if Ning Chu is said to be as elegant and gentle as the breeze and the moon, then this Prince Jin is as gloomy and sharp as the wind and snow in the new moon. Just one glance will make you feel depressed.

Jin Wang Ningjin turned to Yingji and said, "This is the zongzi specially made by the queen mother, let me bring it to you." "Thank you, second brother." Yingji smiled and said, "I will go to the queen mother to thank you in a while."

There was a hint of a smile on Jin Wang's gloomy face: "It's good that you know, I still have things to do, so I'm leaving first." Nodding to Daiyu, Ning Jin said: "Miss Lin, when you are free, Let Yingji take you to Jinwang Mansion to play."

"Thank you, my lord." She replied perfunctorily, and Daiyu didn't feel relieved until Ning Jin turned to the corridor.Seeing Daiyu's appearance, Yingji couldn't help laughing: "Miss Lin, are you afraid?"

Daiyu said with a smile, "I just didn't expect to meet the prince, and I was nervous." Yingji weighed the zongzi in his hand: "My brothers all have their own characteristics, you will know when you meet them later. , let's go, let's go back and eat zongzi."

It was the end of spring, people were lazy under the warm sun, and the harem in the afternoon was even quieter. Coming out of Fengzao Palace, Daiyu said to the maid in front: "Please, sister, take us to Zhaoyang Palace."

The palace maid looked back at Daiyu: "The young lady is familiar with the eldest princess." Daiyu nodded, "The eldest princess went to Yangzhou two years ago and lived in the mansion for a few days. Speaking of which, she is also familiar with her."

Lin Hai still seemed to hear what Lin Hai said before entering the palace: "Yu'er, I am in the former dynasty, and the affairs of the harem are out of my reach. The eldest princess is bold and generous, and she is a superior person in both status and prestige in the palace, so you After entering the palace, go to visit her first, and if anything happens in the future, I believe she will help."

When the palace maid heard Daiyu's words, her eyes suddenly became a little more awed: "Your servant will take the girl there."

Zhaoyang Palace is much more grand than Yingji’s courtyard. Compared with the Queen’s Kunning Palace, the main hall and side hall are similar in purpose, and there is a small courtyard in the east. From a distance, pear trees are full of swaying .

Aunt Yu came out to welcome her, saw Daiyu smiling and said, "It's Miss Lin, Princess Chang was still saying this morning, let me invite the girl to come and play, last time I was in Yangzhou, I made the girl bother."

Daiyu smiled slightly: "Thank you Eldest Princess and Nanny for remembering Daiyu." Mammy Yu said affectionately: "Of course I remember, even in the past two years, I have often heard the Eldest Princess mention the girl, saying that the girl is smart , and his appearance is also likable." Turning her head, Madam Yu said to the maid beside her, "Jadeite, go and get the new fruit sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs yesterday."

Daiyu smiled and said, "You're welcome." Yumao led the way and said, "The eldest princess is meditating in the room, and it will take another hour." "Then I'll wait outside for a while." Daiyu looked at the elegant and delicate The yard and the pear blossoms in the east: "Mom, that pear blossom is so beautiful."

Nanny Yu followed her reputation and said, "This was planted by the Eldest Princess for more than ten years, and it has grown up in no time. Now it is in full bloom. The day before yesterday, the Empress Dowager specially came over and sat under the tree for a while, saying 'the ground is full of pear blossoms. fragrant'."

Daiyu smiled lightly: "In Yangzhou, there are several viburnum trees in the mansion. Every time, it is like this. The fragrance is fragrant, and the flowers fall like snow."

Mother Yu turned her head and said with a smile: "Miss, when you mentioned Qionghua, I remembered how many trees there are in the Chu Palace. A few days ago, the Eldest Princess asked me to give something to Concubine Xiang. It's pear blossoms, the side concubine Xiang told me that it was Qionghua, that the prince brought it back from Yangzhou two years ago, looking at it from a distance, I really can't tell it apart, I just saw a white piece."

"Mommy, the Empress Dowager sent someone to let Nanny go." A palace maid shouted crisply, and Mammy Yu looked at Daiyu apologetically: "Miss Lin..."

Daiyu smiled and said, "Mammy, go get busy. I can just wait by myself. Also, Mammy, I can go over there and have a look."

"You can go if you want, but speaking of it, the flowers in the courtyard are really lovely to look at, Fei Cui, you take the girl there." After giving the order, Mammy Yu nodded to Daiyu and left in a hurry.

Just entering the courtyard, a gust of wind blows, and the snow-white petals float down freely, like the flying snow all over the sky. In an instant, there is a piece of snow-white everywhere, and a few pieces floated on Daiyu's face, bringing a refreshing feeling. Fragrance.

Standing under the tree, the squeezed pear blossoms are full of vitality, with white petals and tender green stamens, and there are flowers everywhere.

Raising her hand, Daiyu gently twisted a petal. The snow-white petals became transparent under the sunlight, against Daiyu's slender fingers, tactful and moving: "The skin of ice and snow has a delicate fragrance, and the moonlight leans on the railing alone." , You silk lingers to cause the smoke ring. The east wind does not blow away, so it should protect the light cold. Quality should not add color, and you must know that creation is not cheap. The apricot blossoms are dying. Yu Rongchun is lonely, don't look into the rain."

"Build a pile of snow on the pear blossoms, who will lean on the railing next year?" A clear voice came from behind, with a touch of laziness.

Turning her head, Daiyu saw a pair of piercing eyes, as deep as a deep pool and as quiet as a blue lake. For a moment, everything seemed to be overshadowed, only his dazzling eyes were left, gliding across the sky. pear blossom.

Walking in slowly, Ning Chu smiled slightly: "Miss Lin is very elegant, and the song "Linjiang Fairy" can be described as a perfect match with this scene." environment." Daiyu never loses her temper in her words, let alone facing Ning Chu.

"Oh..." Ning Chu seemed to be in good spirits. He looked up at the tree full of pear blossoms in front of him, and said leisurely: "Compared to the flowers like snow, I actually prefer trees full of fruits. Flowers are just the beauty of a moment, but The fruit is a good medicine to satisfy hunger and quench thirst.”

"There are causes and effects. If there are no trees and flowers, how can there be so many fruits?" Daiyu glanced at Ning Chu: "Could everyone have such a good life as a prince or princess, who responds to every wave, and who does things? , even if you don't like it, you can find a reason for it..."

Taking a deep look at Daiyu, Ning Chu snorted, "Riding a boat against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. If Lin Shilang encounters such a thing, he will do the same. They say that like a father, like a son, there is such a wise man." Ce's father, I didn't expect the girl to be able to emerge from the mud without being stained, you should be lucky..."

Ning Chu's teasing tone was extremely harsh to Daiyu's ears, and she couldn't help retorting: "Indeed, if compared to the realm of the prince's strategizing, there are probably few people in the world who can match it."

Ning Chu was not angry, but just smiled slightly: "This is the first time you compliment me, although it is not sincere, courtesy is reciprocal, then let me remind the girl, in this palace, if you want to be safe and sound, you must learn to protect yourself wisely." , Those who go with the tide and remain unstained in the mud will only die."

"Miss Lin, don't listen to his alarmist words." Zhaoyang walked over slowly, glanced at Ning Chu, and said bitterly: "Miss Lin was already nervous when she first entered the palace. Don’t walk on eggshells all day.”

Ning Chu's expression was still calm: "Loyal words are harmful to the ear and good for deeds, I'm just telling the truth." Zhaoyang smiled and said: "You are not a meddlesome person, why have you changed your temper now?"

Ning Chu smiled faintly: "I'm not thinking of Si Gu, you think if she gets into trouble or offends someone, Si Gu won't bother, so I will say a few more words to prevent problems before they happen."

Zhaoyang raised his eyebrows: "Stinky boy, I don't know what you are thinking, but you have counted fourth aunt in one sentence. If there is anything wrong with Miss Lin in the future, I don't care if it seems to be okay." To Daiyu: "Miss Lin, what kind of friendship do you have? You see, once you entered the palace, Yifeng found you a backer. If you have something to do in the future, I don't think I can help you."

Although Daiyu didn't understand Ning Chu's intentions, she said cleverly, "The eldest princess also knows that the prince is a man of his word. Maybe it's because of the Yangzhou car crash that he felt bad about..."

Coughing to cover up, Ning Chu lowered his head, the arc of the corner of his mouth lingering for a long time.

Zhaoyang smiled and said: "Anyway, you don't have to worry. This harem is a place full of women, and there are more right and wrong. As long as you don't talk too much, you'll be fine. Besides, there are still four aunts."

Daiyu said humbly: "Daiyu thanked the eldest princess." Zhaoyang smiled: "The name of the eldest princess seems to be a lot unfamiliar, anyway, I should call it like this in the palace, but I don't like it." I like that you call me 'fourth aunt'."

Glancing at Ning Chu, Zhaoyang smiled and said, "Let's go, we've finished watching the flowers, let's go into the hall to talk." After walking a few steps, Zhaoyang suddenly turned to Ning Chu and said, "Yifeng, why didn't you see Boy Dong today?" .”

Ning Chu said: "He went out of the city with elder brother, and I'm afraid he won't be back until dark."

"No wonder, I haven't seen him all day. By the way, Yifeng, why do you come here when you have time?"

Ning Chu said calmly: "I just received an errand and I'm going to Jizhou. I'm leaving early tomorrow morning, so Yifeng came over to say hello to Sigu."

Zhaoyang said: "How long will it be?"

"It's as little as half a month, as much as more than a month."

"Yifeng, it's not Sigu talking about you. You have some errands... Sigh, be careful yourself. Don't bring me back with injuries like last time." Having kept Ning Chu by his side for so many years, Zhaoyang has already grown up in his heart. Treating Ning Chu as his own child, he showed undisguised concern when talking.

Ning Chu smiled slightly: "Don't worry, fourth aunt, what happened last time was just an accident. Besides, there are many people going this time, and the errands are simple." Zhaoyang is still worried: "If there is something for them to do, don't be brave." Looking at Ning Chu deeply, Zhaoyang continued: "Don't worry, I will take care of the affairs of the palace and mansion for you."

Ning Chu said: "Yifeng thanked Sigu, so Sigu will take more care. When I come back, I will definitely bring Sigu some specialties of Jizhou."

"Okay, don't talk sweet words, as long as you have the heart, go back to the house and pack up, tell Ah Xiang, bring a few more jackets, the weather is hot and cold right now."

"What the fourth aunt ordered is, I will write it down, and Yifeng will leave first." Ning Chu bowed to Zhaoyang, and glanced at Daiyu inadvertently: "Miss Lin, send my regards to Lin Shilang for me, wait When I come back from business, I will definitely pay a visit to the residence."

Thinking of Ning Chu's scheming, Daiyu lowered her eyelids, and said flatly, "Daiyu thanked the lord on behalf of my father."

It wasn't until watching Ning Chu go out that Zhaoyang sighed a long time: "Oh, I haven't been back for a long time, and I went to work again. This Yifeng, why bother."

Zhaoyang looked at Daiyu quietly, and said slowly: "Miss Lin, don't look at them born in the palace, as princes and princesses, glorious and respected by everyone. I watched Feng grow up. After Lan Guiren died, some people with ulterior motives said that his life was poisonous, and everyone close to him would be killed by him. You also know that the palace is full of people who step on the soft and fear the hard. I still remember the time when I saw him."

Looking at the pavilion in front, Zhaoyang said in a low voice: "An eight-year-old child is silently staying in the dark Buddhist hall, and there is no one close to him, and even the servants who serve him are hiding far away. Yes, I went in and called out, he raised his head and looked over quietly, his eyes were calm and indifferent, which was not commensurate with his age, as if he had experienced the cycle of life and death, but he was still a child, it should be I have experienced these things at an innocent age, so I decided at that time, no matter what, I will raise this child."

Daiyu quietly raised her eyes to look at Zhaoyang, and couldn't help feeling a little moved in her heart. Although she was deeply concerned about what Ning Chu had done, in her heart, Daiyu had to admire his way of handling things.

I met Ning Chu a few times, and every time I saw him, he was calm and elegant, and he looked good at dancing. Whether he was facing danger or calculating others, he always seemed to be confident and calm, but I didn't expect...

"Yifeng is also a competitive child." Thinking of this, Zhaoyang has a mother-like pride on his face: "He is very smart, whether it is literary talent or martial arts, and whether it is dealing with people or dealing with things, he is outstanding. When getting along with the other princes, he is very calm, as if he has forgotten the things they bullied him before, he respects his elder brother, loves his siblings, even the emperor looks at him with admiration, and he trusts him with many errands, but... ..."

Sighing, Zhaoyang said in a low voice: "This is the imperial palace, 'the trees are beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy them'. There are many times when Yifeng can't help himself."

Seeing that Daiyu was silent, Zhaoyang smiled and said: "Look, what do I tell you about these things, you are a girl, you know what to do, as long as you choose a good family and marry happily."

Taking Daiyu's hand, Zhaoyang said: "It's been almost two years since Yangzhou left, and you have grown into a big girl. Let the fourth aunt weigh you and choose a good family."

Daiyu lowered her head in shame: "The eldest princess made fun of Daiyu again." Zhaoyang said with a smile: "The male college should be married, and the female college should be married. What's there to be shy about? You don't know, even Boy Dong is about to choose a relative."

"Your Highness Seven." No matter how calm she was, Daiyu couldn't help showing a look of surprise on her face, but Zhaoyang said as usual: "Boy Dong was seriously ill a year ago and almost lost half his life. Boy Dong made a divination, saying that he would marry early so that he could suppress the evil spirits around him, so these days, the queen mother and queen are weighing others for him. Thinking about it, even I don't believe it. This kid has grown up, seeing And get married."

Thinking of Ning Dong's appearance, the corners of Daiyu's mouth could not help but curl up: "Congratulations next time you meet His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince." Zhaoyang smiled and said, "Don't say I didn't remind you, because of this, boy Dong will be with whomever he sees." urgent."

The two looked at each other and smiled, Zhaoyang said: "Therefore, there are many things that they can't help themselves. Speaking of which, the two brothers are quite interesting. One married early and the other married late, just like a good agreement."

Seeing that Daiyu's eyes were watery and puzzled, Zhaoyang smiled and said, "I mean Yifeng, last year the emperor bestowed a marriage on Yifeng, and the concubine is Princess Yueyang of Xining Palace, even I am happy for him , who would have thought that before they passed the door... well, I can only say that the two of them have no fate."

"Miss Lin, is your father okay?" Zhaoyang turned back, looking at Daiyu with a pair of bright eyes: "Farewell to Yangzhou, the matter of your father building canals for the people in the past has never been forgotten. I once asked Yifeng , There was no flood in Yangzhou last year, and your father can be regarded as realizing the original idea once and for all."

"Father also often mentioned the eldest princess, saying that if the eldest princess hadn't understood righteousness back then, the aqueduct would not have been so easy to build." Although Daiyu heard Lin Hai mention this matter, she cleverly used the word "often" to make her There was a little smile on Zhaoyang's peaceful face: "It's hard for your father to remember."

"Eldest Princess, Concubine Wan is here." Zhaoyang smiled: "What a coincidence, Miss Lin, let's go, I will take you to meet your old friend."

The palace dress in the color of lake and water, the peach-colored and charming face, and Li Wanmei standing in front of Daiyu raised her hands and looked up, all soft and charming to the extreme.

"Miss Lin, we meet again." Li Wanmei lifted Daiyu affectionately who was about to salute, and said with a smile: "The eldest princess is not an outsider, so you don't have to be polite."

Zhaoyang also smiled: "It seems that you are still close to the fellow villagers. You two stared at each other for a long time when we met." Li Wanmei pulled Daiyu and said softly: "I haven't seen you for two years. Miss Lin looks even better. It's almost like a painting."