You're Crossing the Red Mansions

Xichun made extremely thoughtful preparations, and everyone waited to have a lively lunch at Hefeng Yard, with You Xiaoxiao as company.Tea was served after dinner, Daiyu ate half a cup and said she wanted to go back, because Yingchun was staying for a few days, so she asked Tanchun if she would go with her.Xichun didn't make a sound, and didn't prepare the guest room in advance. Seeing this, You Xiaoxiao hurriedly smiled and said: "It's so hard for the sisters to come out, why don't you go shopping and have dinner and go back." Tanchun was hesitant at first, but seeing Xichun He was indifferent, knowing that it was meaningless to stay, so he stood up together with Daiyu, thanked his sister-in-law and fourth younger sister for their kindness, and said that it would be the same if they came back another day.You Xiaoxiao smiled, and didn't insist. She asked someone to prepare a box for some of their favorite food, and then personally sent their sisters out to get on the sedan chair without mentioning it.

When they arrived at the West Mansion, Daiyu said that she was tired, so she went back to her room to sleep for a while before paying her respects to the old lady.Tanchun nodded when he heard this, watched Daiyu enter the room, and went to Jiamu's room as soon as he turned the corner.Amber who was guarding the door saw her and hurried in to report.Because of the cold dew, the days were getting shorter and shorter. Mother Jia didn't dare to sleep more during the day because she was afraid of being sleepy at night, and she often got up after lying down for a while at noon.Hearing that Tanchun came back at this time, he hurriedly greeted him to come in and talk.Tanchun invited Ann first, and then told the story of today's events.At first, Mother Jia listened cheerfully, but when she found out that Youshi had called Tanchun away early in the morning, her face became a little unhappy.Tanchun watched, knowing that Jia's mother was unhappy, and fell silent.Seeing her like this, Mother Jia didn't want to be harsh, and a kind smile appeared on her face again: "My good boy, although your elder sister has become the glory of the imperial concubine now, she is powerless in the deep palace after all, and she will live her life in the future. It’s up to you brothers and sisters to support each other.” After hearing this, Tan Chun quickly bowed his head and said yes.Jia Mu asked Yuanyang to take out a piece of good Hui ink from the warehouse, and handed it to her with her own hands. She said with a smile, "you have been making trouble today, so go back and rest early." I left sadly.

Seeing Jiamu's complexion, Yuanyang hurriedly served a cup of astragalus and red dates tea, and said with a smile, "I sent them to fry for half a day, using the lotus leaf dew water that I got up early a while ago, and the ancestors eat it to see if the taste is better than yesterday's." Better?" Mother Jia shook her head and said, "Let's put it aside for now." Seeing that she didn't like it, Yuanyang said, "The old ancestor is not comfortable? Do you want to ask the doctor to come and have a look?" Jiamu always regarded Yuanyang as her confidant. , not hiding it from her, shook his head and sighed: "I'm fine. Just look, how much those four girls don't want to see the third girl." Yuanyang hurriedly laughed: "Sisters grew up together, how can they live like this?" Point, old lady, you think too much."

But Jia's mother is clear-eyed: If you really want to see, how can you place a post order and leave Tanchun alone?Then why did Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law send someone to tell Tanchun to leave?Isn't it just because they are afraid that their sisters will become stiff and difficult to deal with?Thinking about it carefully, after all, Sanya is also a girl raised by his side. Even though she is a concubine, she is somewhat respectable, and even in this mansion, she is given three points.For those four girls to underestimate her so unscrupulously, it is inevitable that Dongfu is not behind her back.It's strange to say that if it was normal, the East Mansion would have moved closer to the Empress's big wedding event, but now it's shrunk far away... Yes, they feel that they are getting more and more prosperous. The boy Rong entered the Imperial College to study, and even Jia Zhen Concentrated, after Jia Jing came back from the temple, he was busy with the academy all day long, and took in many young people from the clan, all in a hurry.Mother Jia thought, feeling desolate in her heart. Now that the Rongguo Mansion is here, Jia Lian has been in a mess since she was a child, and Baoyu is still young... If Jia Zhu is still alive, she will definitely be able to make her family's lintel shine, and then there is no need to send Yuanchun away. Entering the palace to endure hardships, who doesn't know that being with you is like being with a tiger, walking on thin ice?The palms and backs of the hands are full of meat, Yuan Chun was raised by himself, how could he be willing?It's just that the children and grandchildren are unworthy, otherwise they would not be able to keep this glory.Seeing that the East Mansion is about to develop, he thought of deliberately alienating us, hmph, it was a shrewd calculation, how could it be so simple to separate schools?They are all handed down from one ancestor, even if the bones are broken, the tendons are still connected!

Here, You Xiaoxiao said Xichun behind her back: "When you sent the post that day, I wanted to remind you that it's not good to just leave the third girl behind..." It should be said, but I was afraid of disappointing, but I didn't expect Tan Chun was able to come with him.Xichun naturally knew what sister-in-law meant, and said quickly: "I really want to call her, but I'm afraid I'll also invite Xue Baochai. My yard is small, so I'm afraid it won't be able to accommodate it." You Xiaoxiao listened to her sophistry, and only smiled and said: "You should also learn from your second sister in everything. If you say that the third girl is not easy, she has always been very ambitious, but it is a pity that her aunt is so unbelievable. She is not anxious about the old lady and the wife's future. What will you do? Besides , if you really don't like it, you'll always have to put it off on the face, and you'll be cold when someone comes, and when you really get married and become someone's daughter-in-law, can you put on face casually?" Xichun felt guilty when she heard this, and her voice also changed. Xiao Xiaxia: "Where did I not perfunctory her?" Seeing that she could listen to the lesson, You Xiaoxiao no longer held on to her: "Okay, let's find out next time. Go play, if there is anything missing, just send someone." reply me."

Tanchun returned to Baoxia depressed, with no expression on his face, but extremely unhappy in his heart.The old lady spoke lightly, originally Xichun only called Yingchun and Daiyu to come over, and she was the one who came to the door, how could she have any good looks?When I was in the mansion, I couldn't play with the two of them, how could it be better now?Those four girls are not what they used to be, look carefully, food, clothing, housing and transportation are more expensive than when the big sister was at home, and then look at the place where I live, when Lin Daiyu didn't come, it's nothing, it's just a small place to be with the old lady Some, everything is of the highest rank, and no one dares to underestimate it. Now that he was sent to the Baosha, even though he was assigned the largest room, it was not as big as a fraction of others.Now even Yingchun has moved back to the big house. I heard that they live in the old courtyard of Lian's second elder brother. Needless to say, it is spacious. I really don't know how they laugh at themselves in their hearts.Tanchun looked up at his room in a daze, when Jia Huan came over again.

"The third master is here." Seeing that she was still numb, the servant hurriedly reminded her in a low voice, Tanchun frowned, and turned his head to see that the brother was still cowering as usual, and suddenly became angry.Aunt Zhao couldn't get on the stage, and Jia Huan was raised by her side, and sure enough, the bigger she got, the less she looked... Tan Chun gave him a cold look: "What are you doing here?" The little girl is here, so she doesn't speak.The waiter was quick-witted, and knew that their siblings had something to say, so he quickly took them down.Seeing that there was no one around, Tanchun said impatiently: "You are not too young now, so if you hang out in the inner courtyard like this, be careful not to be caught by the master...Auntie asked you to come again today, right? Don't she know how many monthly cases I have had? I have to entertain this and that all day long, so go back and tell my aunt that I don't have any silver in my hand..." Jia Huan's hand was holding a piece of silver in his pocket, and his whole body was hot. I was sweating a lot, and I didn't know what it was like to hear Tanchun crackling for a long time.

What the third sister said makes no sense.Baoyu is older than himself, why don't he still hang out in the inner courtyard?Where can her monthly bill be used for entertainment?Isn't it all spent on Baoyu?Make a pair of satin shoes for a while, give away rare fruits, and give them to the comprador. Which one is not to please Baoyu and his wife?Does she still remember her mother and brother?Last time, my aunt wanted to take care of Jia Rui in the study, she had no choice but to sneak over to ask her for money, but she was robbed by Zhi Jia. Fifty-one told.The more Jia Huan thought about it, the more angry he became, and he was about to lift his foot to leave, but when he thought of Aunt Zhao's earnest face: "Huan'er, you quietly send this silver to your third sister. I was too conspicuous in the past. If my wife sees it, I will only see you." I'm afraid I won't be happy... She is a girl who needs to take care of the old lady's house. I saw that she has lost weight, and I can order some nourishing snacks... You must be careful, don't let people see "The silver is what my aunt begged the master to bring back the paintings in exchange for it...every time the master comes to the aunt's room, the wife will ask herself to copy half a day's books, and even deduct the girls' monthly bills... But the third sister is also pitiful... Jia Huan gritted his teeth, and interrupted Tanchun abruptly: "My aunt asked me to bring it to you." After finishing speaking, he put the money on the small table beside him, and before Tanchun could respond, he hurriedly ran out.Seeing this, Tanchun couldn't help being stunned. The ingot of silver was at least five or six taels, and the sun was dazzling. She lowered her head and couldn't help crying.

On the second day, Daiyu got up later than usual, and Zijuan brought Qiuli and white fungus soup over. Seeing that her face was a little pale, she worried, "Did you get up early yesterday and the wind was blowing on the girl?" Daiyu was stunned. Looking at her, he shook his head slightly.Zijuan stepped forward to help her roll up the tent skillfully, and said with a smile: "Qiaomei went out early in the morning, and said that the girl sent her to Dongfu to give a thank you gift last night." Dai concealed and said: "Yes, the snacks given by the fourth sister and sister-in-law yesterday were very good. I packed some fresh nuts for her to send back early in the morning." In front of her chest, she helped her wash her face evenly, and then asked: "Girl, shall we have breakfast first or go to the old lady's first?" Daiyu slowly took two mouthfuls of tremella soup, put down the spoon, and said, "I won't eat breakfast. Let's go to the old lady's place." After hearing this, Zijuan quickly changed her clothes again, and then accompanied her to Jiamu's room.

It so happened that Baoyu was having breakfast with Jia Mu, and Sister Feng was laying chopsticks and towels beside her. When she saw Daiyu coming in, she giggled and said, "Come on, come on, the purple rice porridge is very good. The jujube is sweet, too." Come and eat a bowl." Jia Mu laughed and said, "You monkey, everything is delicious as you say, so you should stay with me day and night, so you can eat an extra bowl of rice." Daiyu smiled and said, "Come here, come and eat with Baoyu quickly." Daiyu couldn't say no, so she took off her big clothes as she said, and sat on the right side of Jia Mu, one left and one right with Baoyu. She filled a bowl of porridge, and moved a plate of pickled duck with shredded ginger to her: "This is very good with porridge, try it." Jia Mu nodded and said, "Give her another small cornbread with chestnut noodles. Huairou The chestnuts that were delivered yesterday happened to be eaten at this time, and the kale tofu is from the south, I’m afraid she likes it, so I’ll give it to her too.” Baoyu on the side shouted to eat crystal crab rice dumpling, Yuanyang hurriedly substituted for him After dipping it in Donghua vinegar and putting it on a plate, Baoyu tasted one and was full of praise.Sister Feng said with a smile, "the crabs in autumn are very fat, and the taste is naturally very delicious." Seeing that he was eating happily, Jia's mother shouted to make this tomorrow.Daiyu ate silently, suddenly looked up to see Baoyu smiling at her, she was surprised, followed his gaze, turned her face sideways and saw the slightly curved lips of Zijuan standing behind her.She felt cold and bowed her head in silence.

After eating with them, and eating for a while, Mother Jia wants to have a rest.Baoyu said that he was just going out for a stroll, and asked Daiyu if she wanted to go with her.Seeing that their brothers and sisters were close, Jia's mother said happily, "Good day, let's play together. It's hard to stay in the house." Daiyu couldn't refute when her elders spoke.The two came out one after the other, and Baoyu saw that she was not very happy, so he had nothing to say to say that the elder sister's relatives' courtyard had been built, and he should go to see Yunyun first.Before Daiyu could speak, Zijuan smiled and said, "I have planted a lot of flowers, and I have heard that they are very beautiful..." Baoyu nodded and said, "Sister, going?" He hurriedly said: "Second Master, how can Miss Lin go there? After all, she hasn't finished building it. What if she meets outsiders?" Baoyu stumbled and said, "I'm confused...how about my sister go and see with me?" Look at Sister Bao? She is also very boring at home all day long." Daiyu shook her head: "I went to the East Mansion yesterday and was tired, so I want to go back and sleep for a while." He took Musk Moon to the direction of Pear Fragrance Garden.

Looking at Baoyu's back, Zijuan felt uncomfortable, and said anxiously, "Even if the girl doesn't go to that garden, she should just stroll around with Master Bao..." Daiyu said absently, "I'm tired." Zijuan But he still chattered endlessly: "Second Master Bao has gone to Miss Bao's place again, and I don't know how many times I have been there in the past month..." Daiyu turned a deaf ear to it, and Zijuan became bolder: "Girl, as the saying goes, gold is easy to get. It's hard to find a confidant, although the girl is still young..." Daiyu interrupted her and asked, "What should I do if I'm still young?" Zijuan was impatient, so she didn't notice that her face was frosty, so she just continued: " Girl, you grew up with the second master Bao, so you know everything. Think about it, those noble young masters nowadays are not frivolous, even if they marry a fairy, they will be forgotten in three or two days, girl How can such a noble character bear such grievances, but now that the old lady can make the decision..." Daiyu heard her talk getting more and more outrageous, so she hurriedly stopped her, and said with a slight smile: "You are really planning for me wholeheartedly. Yes." After hearing this, Zijuan just lowered her head and said, "Young lady, you just need to understand that Second Master Bao is a sincere person, and he always misses the past..." Daiyu couldn't help but cast a deep look at her: "I Got it, there is no need to mention this in the future. Let's go, it's time for Qiaomei to come back."