The Royal Merchant of the Red Chamber

Xue Pan uttered a series of harsh words filled with smoke, and everyone in the hall fell silent immediately.Bai Shilai stared straight at Xue Pan and Concubine Nan'an, looking at me and looking at you, whispering and talking non-stop.

The old birthday star Jiamu's face turned pale, and immediately stood up under the service of Yuanyang, and said with a smile, "You two are honored guests today. Since honored guests should get along well, it can be regarded as a treat for the old man, okay? "

Concubine Nan'an gave Xue Pan an embarrassed look. She originally wanted to take advantage of Jia Mu's birthday banquet to beat Xue Pan, but she also thought Xue Pan was a junior and dared not do anything to her in public.Unexpectedly, Xue Pan's temper was so hot that he refused to accept even the slightest grievance.

Concubine Nan'an took a deep breath, her family's affairs are now at a critical juncture, but she can't mess up her plans for such a little verbal dispute.Immediately, he took Jia Mu's hand eagerly with a smile, and said happily: "What is the old lady talking about? I'm just a little gossip from the Xue family's young master. Since the young master has no intention of talking, then I will There is no need to talk too much."

Then, he took Jia Mu's hand and walked to the back hall.

Behind Jia Mu, she smiled apologetically at Xue Pan.Seeing that Xue Pan nodded disapprovingly, he turned around and led Princess Nan'an to the inner hall.

Xue Pan stared at the back of Concubine Nan'an and snorted coldly, and found the busy Wang Xifeng across the people in the lobby.

Xue Pan walked forward with a smile, and when Wang Xifeng was free, he asked with a smile: "How are you doing, the Jia family didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"

Wang Xifeng turned around and saw Xue Pan standing behind him, immediately laughed loudly and said, "Yo, it's actually Big Brother Xue. Why don't you come to my side instead of drinking and listening in the hall outside. Look at this busy, Not even a place to sit."

After speaking, he moved a round stool to the side and put it in front of Xue Pan, and said with a light smile, "You are a distinguished guest, how can a distinguished guest stand up. Sit down and talk quickly."

As he spoke, he ordered the little girl standing beside him to serve tea and water.

Xue Pan reached out to take the teacup and put it aside.Asked again.

"How does the Jia family treat you now? They didn't neglect you or make things difficult for you?"

A shy blush flashed across Wang Xifeng's face, he casually glanced at the busy girls around, and said in a low voice, "Everything is fine."

Xue Pan knew that Jia Lian had definitely fooled people.I could only sigh, and said: "In short, we are still outsiders about the Jia family's affairs, and it is often difficult to talk about it. You can figure it out for yourself. If you have any difficulties, you can go to our house and talk about it. I can do it , try to do it as much as possible. After all, my mother only has you as a direct niece."

Wang Xifeng nodded a little touched, immediately wiped her face and smiled lightly: "I know my aunt treats me best..."

"Actually, the old lady is very kind to me. The second master Lian is also very kind to me now." Wang Xifeng didn't know what to think, sighed softly, and said, "If I can raise my body well and raise another boy, then It's even better."

Xue Pan's heart moved, he looked at Wang Xifeng who had pink cheeks in front of him, and said, "I can ask the imperial physician who specializes in gynecology in the palace for you, and let him find time to feel your pulse!"

Wang Xifeng was overjoyed, and immediately said: "Then thank you, big brother."

Xue Pan waved his hand and said casually: "There is nothing to be thankful for, it's just a little effort."

While talking, You Shi came over in a hurry, saw Xue Pan sitting beside him, and said with a surprised face: "Why did you come here and sit here? You don't go out for the good wine and food outside, and the smoky atmosphere here. How good. Carefully bumped into the young master."

As he said that, he blamed Wang Xifeng and said, "You too, don't try to persuade you anyway."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "What ability do I have?"

Xue Pan also got up and smiled, "I thought about saying a few words to Sister Feng, and asked her how she is doing now. Sister-in-law Zhen has a pretty face, I think she's doing well recently?"

"It's okay, it's okay." You Shi replied with some emotion, and said a few words carefully.But the current situation does not allow her to chat, so I had to chat a few casually, pulled Wang Xifeng's arm and laughed and said: "I'm so busy outside, you actually ran here to hide and relax. But let me catch you, let's see you How to tell the difference."

Wang Xifeng covered her face with her hands pretending to be ashamed and annoyed, then glared at Youshi, teasingly said: "It's so easy for me to find time to relax, and I haven't even had a drink yet, so you're catching up .Really what evil did I do to fall into your eyes."

"That's right, I'm watching you alone now. You can be careful, and be careful not to annoy me, and pull your pigtails."

Wang Xifeng yelled twice, and immediately bowed to apologize and begged for mercy non-stop.The two quarreled for a while, and then persuaded Xue Pan to go ahead to have a drink and listen to a play, while he went back to gather food and drink.

Seeing Wang Xifeng's current appearance, Xue Pan was in high spirits, much more energetic than before.At the moment, she was also relieved, and Shi Shiran returned to the front hall with her hands behind her back. The lively drama on the stage was babbling, the gongs and drums were loud, and the voices were full of people.

Xue Pan found Lin Mozhi and Zhen Baoyu and walked towards the Ningguo Mansion. When they arrived at the gate, they heard a horse neighing and a long cry. They followed the reputation and saw a man with a face like a crown of jade and a color like a spring flower. The handsome young man came on horseback, followed by several soldiers in uniform.Xue Pan took a closer look, but it was not Jia Baoyu.

Xue Pan immediately raised a surprised smile and called out, "Baoyu."

Jia Baoyu rode his horse up to him, turned over and dismounted.Putting his arms around Xue Pan's body, he said excitedly, "Big Brother..."

Xue Pan threw his arms around Jia Baoyu excitedly, and sighed softly, "Baoyu."

Not seeing him for nearly half a year, Jia Baoyu lost a little bit of rouge, and a little more open and handsome.Xue Pan looked at it carefully for a while, then patted Jia Baoyu's shoulder with emotion, and said, "You've grown stronger."

"The southwestern side is close to the battlefield, and I always come into contact with some barbarians. The prince always takes me to the pasture to ride horses. After a long time, not only my body and bones have become stronger, but my mood has also opened up."

"The sky is high and the land is broad, so naturally you have a big heart. You are always with me in the southwest, and the people you come into contact with are all cheerful men and soldiers. Gradually, you also become cheerful." Xue Pan said, shaking his head, and pulled Jia Baoyu Walk in the palace on the shoulder. "I won't talk to you anymore, it's serious to kowtow to the old lady quickly. You don't know, the old lady is staring at the door this morning, hoping that you will come back to celebrate her birthday!"

"I also set off a month ago, and I have arrived today. It's not too late, right?" Jia Baoyu said, almost ran into the Rongguo Mansion, and walked through the Yi Gate to the lobby.The clever little girl shouted and reported to the old lady.

"Baoyu is back, Baoyu is back..."

Mother Jia, who was talking to Concubine Nan'an in the hall, suddenly got up and walked out the door excitedly.Yuanyang jumped, and immediately stepped forward to support Jiamu.Then a figure rushed in, knelt down in front of Jiamu, and cried, "Old ancestor!"

"My Baoyu!" Mother Jia couldn't help crying, she put her arms around Jia Baoyu in her arms, and cried emotionally, "Why are you so cruel? You actually left the old lady and your old lady behind?" , ran to such a remote place in the southwest. Do you know how worried we are and why we can't sleep. Why are you so cruel!"

Jia Baoyu couldn't help but put his arms around Jiamu, and buried himself in her arms, weeping.He kept saying, "It's the grandson who is unfilial, it's the grandson who is unfilial."

After crying for a while, Mrs. Wang rushed over after hearing the news, hugged Jia Baoyu and cried, "My Baoyu!"

So the three mother and daughter cried together, and the guests and servants watching around couldn't help but their eyes were red, and they took out a handkerchief to wipe the tears on their faces.

After such a short time, news of Baoyu's return came from Ningguo Mansion.Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen and others hurried over.

Jia Zheng is pedantic and upright, so he looked down on this son of a gangster the most.But I didn't expect this son to have such courage. When he was not at home, he went to the southwest border with Prince Zhongyong.It was a place where wars were fought every day.

On the one hand, I feel that my son has grown up, and he has an idea.On the one hand, he worried about his son's safety.Staying at home in fear for more than a month is also to wait for the old lady's birthday, Jia Baoyu's chance to go home and kowtow will take a look and give a few instructions.

Therefore, this time rushing over, there are two more eagerness and intimacy than usual.

The family is reunited, and everyone chats affectionately and gossips for a while.The rest of the people are naturally not without eyesight.Seeing the current appearance, he naturally retreated quietly outside to eat, drink and watch a play, leaving the huge front hall to the members of the Jia family.

Don't talk about what everyone in Jia's family said in the hall.Xue Pan followed the crowd to Ningguo Mansion to eat noodles, and the road to the enemy's house was narrow.The host arranged to sit on the same table with four kings with different surnames.Xue Pan was actually facing Nan'an County King.For a while, Xue Pan only felt chest tightness, and he couldn't even eat his favorite stewed chicken.

On the other hand, the King of Nan'an County, who was opposite Xue Pan, looked at Xue Pan's depressed and unbearable appearance, and the corner of his mouth was full of interest, and he chuckled.

"No wonder the Holy Majesty loves the young master so much. In the past, he still didn't take it seriously, but today, looking at the beauty under the lamp, the young master really has smooth skin, picturesque eyebrows, and tenderness. It is really beautiful. Just looking at it is so touching, I don't know the holy majesty." What a lingering spring bosom when I hugged the little Marquis to sleep at night!"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone was shocked.Even the king of Beijing County, who loves to chat and joke the most, couldn't help but become gloomy.

The private relationship between the Holy Majesty and Xue Pan was discussed quietly by everyone.However, due to the influence of the two families, no one dared to joke on the stage.Now the King of Nan'an, disregarding his face and feelings, mentioned this matter several times on the birthday of the old matriarch of Rongguo Mansion...

Everyone looked at each other, and looked at Xue Pan in bewilderment.

Hearing this, Xue Pan immediately lost face, put the wine glass heavily on the table, and asked in a cold voice: "The king of Nan'an County said a lot today!"