There is no phoenix

Shui Rong suddenly hugged Daiyu to his chest, looked at Daiyu and said, "Dai'er, you are the only one who will come here, and this painting is only for the two of us to see. I promised you that I will not read your poems, calligraphy and paintings." Show others that I will do what I say.”

Daiyu saw the infinite tenderness in Shui Rong's eyes, quickly lowered her head and said, "Brother Rong, don't be like this, others will see the joke."

Shui Rong stroked Daiyu's hair with his hands, and said softly: "Silly Dai'er, this is my room, who would see the joke? Dai'er, do you know that I miss you so much, but I never see you. I really hope that your Uncle Lin will come to the capital now, and after he agrees, we will get married, okay?"

Daiyu hurriedly said: "Brother Rong, but this is too fast. I am still young, I have to go back to Gusu to visit the grave, my father told me."

Shui Rong said: "Dai'er, don't worry, if you want to go back to Gusu, I will accompany you. My father said that when we get married, he will give us the Jasper Garden as a wedding gift. You are sure about the Jasper Garden." I like it, there are fish ponds and farmland villas you like, and you like to read books, there is also a big study there."

Daiyu hurriedly said: "Brother Rong, even if Uncle Lin agrees with us, I'm afraid it won't be until the second half of next year. Think about it, Uncle Lin will take me out first and arrange a place to live. Even my cousin Li Lei and Li Xun will help. One month. Then I go back to Gusu, and I’m afraid it will take a month or two every time I go back. When the weather is hot, how can people hold a wedding?”

After hearing this, Shui Rong suddenly lowered his head, cupped Daiyu's face, and couldn't help kissing her a few times.Daiyu wanted to break free, but was hugged tightly by Shui Rong, and wanted to speak, but Shui Rong entangled her mouth, feeling ashamed and embarrassed.

Shui Rong pestered her for a while, then leaned closer to Daiyu's ear and said, "Dai'er, I miss you so much, once you go back, I don't know when I will see you again. Don't worry, I will listen to you from now on. However, if I miss you too much, you can't refuse to see me."

Daiyu had no choice but to say: "But brother Rong, don't be like this, we haven't gotten married yet, if people find out, where will my face go?"

Shui Rong said: "What's the matter? My father, father, queen, mother and concubine all know and agree. They have already recognized you, which is the same as having already engaged in a marriage. Now we are waiting for your Uncle Lin to come. Don't worry, I will not be impulsive again." I won't let you be wronged, this is in my house, I won't go outside."

Only then did Daiyu lean her face meekly against Shui Rong's chest, and said, "Brother Rong, don't worry, since I promised you, I will only be with you for the rest of my life. Uncle Lin is very good, I think he will agree with our matter." Yes. I only hope, Brother Rong, that you will keep your promise, I don’t ask us to grow old forever, I only hope that the two of us will have a safe and healthy life in the future, and we will not let each other down.”

Shui Rong took Daiyu's hand, put it on her face, and said softly: "Dai'er, you are wrong. In the future, it will not only be the two of us, but also many children we will have. When the time comes, the child's surname will be Shui and Lin. A large group, let’s take them to the palace to meet my father and brother, let’s go to Gusu, see your old house in Gusu, and pay homage to your relatives, what do you think?”

Daiyu blushed and said, "How can we have so many children?"

Shui Rong smiled and said: "Dai'er, don't worry, I remember that you are most worried about having a baby. I asked Mr. Zhang, and he said that having a baby is a matter between husband and wife. He has seen you and me. Say that we are all healthy, and it is okay to have seven or eight children, so don't worry."

Daiyu hurriedly patted Shui Rong's chest, and said, "You want to have seven or eight? With so many children, wouldn't we become the king of children, I'm afraid we will die of noise."

Shui Rong smiled and said: "You silly Dai'er, how could I say that you have so many babies at once? What about children, aren't they born once a year? If you give birth to seven or eight children a year, then maybe you will become the first child of our Celestial Dynasty." For a lifetime!"

Just as Shui Rong and Daiyu returned to the flower hall, the concubine had already come to ask everyone to have dinner.The concubine smiled and said, "It's the end of the year. I originally wanted to keep you for one night, but the old lady of the Rongguo Mansion said that I will be busy in a short time and wants you to go back. After the arrangement is made, Mr. Feng will be responsible for sending Miaoyu back to the palace, and Rong'er will take you back. You can eat at ease, don't stop eating well just because you are in a hurry to go back."

After finishing the meal, the princess gave Miaoyu and Daiyu Xichun two bolts of satin and two boxes of exquisite pastries to each of them, and two pieces of high-quality ginseng to Jiamu.Seeing a few people getting into the car, Shui Rong and Feng Ziying followed behind on horseback, Wang Hao returned with confidence.

In a blink of an eye, it was already the eighth day of December, because the ninth day was the day when Xiangyun came out of the pavilion, and on the eighth day Jiamu brought Daiyu Xichun to the historian's house for a banquet.Daiyu's congratulatory gift is a pair of embroidery, and Xichun is a pair of silk paintings.Mother Jia had seen the congratulatory gifts of the two people first, and felt that it really took a lot of effort, so she was very happy to take Daiyu Xichun and Baoyu with her.

Because of running around for two consecutive days, Jia's mother felt tired. After returning from lunch at the Shi's house on the ninth day of the ninth day, she lay down and rested.

In the evening, Jia Zheng came to greet Jia Mu.Jia Zheng told Jia's mother that Tanchun was actually chosen as the princess of Annan Kingdom.Mother Jia couldn't believe it, and asked, "Is there such a good fortune for Tan girl?"

Jia Zhengdao: "The princess of the Nan'an Palace was chosen as the Princess Princess. We all know that, who knows how it suddenly became Tan Yatou? Going to marry, the etiquette is in accordance with the standards of the princess of the Celestial Dynasty, and the marriage is going to An Nanguo, at least it is a princess, and it may be a princess!"

When Jia Mu heard this, she was overjoyed and said, "We already have a concubine in our house, and now we have another concubine who is going to be a concubine and concubine. It's really a miracle from the ancestors! Zheng'er, ask your wife to burn incense to the Buddha these days. Pray that everything is going well!"

Jia Zheng said again: "I heard that girl Tan has now been brought up in the palace to be educated. When you go to the palace to see your empress on the fifteenth day, you will know better by asking."

After hearing this, Jia Mu said happily, "Since the three girls did not get married so quickly, we must see our empress in the palace. We are relieved to have three girls to comfort the empress. Anyway, I will go to the palace to ask on the fifteenth day, and everything will be clear. gone."

It turned out that Tanchun was taken to Nan'an Palace for a few days, Nan'an Concubine and Wangfei were really nice to him, but that Princess Mu Qing was just indifferent, and was not very willing to talk about literature and poetry.At the same time, because Princess Nan'an begged the Crown Princess, the Crown Princess informed the Emperor Shui Ruoyang of the intention of the Nan'an Palace.Shui Ruoyang is naturally satisfied when he learns the truth and that the adopted daughter of Concubine Nan'an is Jia Tanchun, the third daughter of the Jia family.

Princess Nan'an knew that everything was in order, so she told Tanchun that someone from the palace would pick her up in a few days, and it was necessary to tell Tanchun some truths.It was only at this time that Tanchun knew the root cause of everything, but he couldn't change everything, he could only accept his fate and let nature take its course.

Concubine Nan'an saw that Tanchun was very calm after knowing everything, but she also felt a little guilty, so she comforted Tanchun.Seeing Tanchun being taken into the palace, he felt melancholy for a while.

But Baoqin in Xue's house, the wedding is approaching, and the whole family is busy with Baoqin's marriage.It turned out that Bao Qin's marriage was originally arranged by his father who was doing business abroad that day.Ding's surname is Mei, who is also from Hanlin. He used to be a magistrate in another county, but his ancestors are from the capital. He only took leave this winter and returned to Beijing in order to marry Xue Baoqin.

Baoqin is 14 years old this year, and her fiancé is 17 years old and has already entered school.Bao Qin has never met her future husband.But he had heard from his father that he was very handsome, and that Mei Hanlin was also a well-educated person, that's why he decided to get married so early.

Baoqin's father passed away a year before the siblings came to Beijing, and her mother suffered from phlegm disease and was recuperating in Jinling.Xue Biao was ordered by his father to send Baoqin to the capital to get married. He just wanted to wait for Baoqin to come out of the court, so he brought his new wife Xing Xiuyan, who is Mrs. Xing's niece, back to Jinling.

On the [-]th, many relatives and friends came to congratulate him, and Xue's house was full of joy.Baoqin and Baochai were talking in the room when Xia Jingui hurried in and said, "Sister Baoqin, let me tell you something, you have to make up your own mind."

Baochai and Baoqin saw that Jingui was speaking very seriously, so she hurriedly asked, "Sister-in-law, please tell me what it is, I will just listen carefully."

Xia Jingui said: "Sister Baoqin, if it weren't for the fact that we are a family and you are such an outstanding girl's family, I wouldn't dare to tell you. The guy in my shop said today that he would go to the latrine to deliver sweet-scented osmanthus to the Mei family. When I hear something, I'm afraid my sister won't believe it."

Baoqin was anxious when she heard it, and hurriedly asked: "What's the matter? Sister-in-law, tell me quickly!"

Xia Jingui said: "My buddy is usually very clever. In the hut, I heard two people whispering outside, 'This Mr. Mei is already like this, can we still get married?', and the other said, 'I heard that your wet nurse is hiding tears , Said that the young master will go before the bride leaves the house, and I don’t know if I can survive tonight, saying that I can’t talk or eat for two days.” The man said earlier, “If the young master leaves , what about the newly married bride?’ The other person said, ‘what should I do, listen to the tone of the master, you will marry the Mei family, and the bride will stay here for the rest of her life, I’m afraid the bride is still happy now Well.’ Sister, tell me, if that’s the case, what should I do? It’s been another night now, and I don’t know what happened to Mr. Mei.”

Baochai Baoqin was dumbfounded.Baochai asked, "Sister-in-law, is this true or false?"

Xia Jingui said: "I was also told by that clerk secretly. It seems that what he said is true, so I secretly came to tell you. I went to my shop just now, and that clerk knew that our family was busy today about sister Qin leaving the cabinet, and said that I I usually only tell them if I’m okay with them.”

Baoqin said: "Then I will call my elder brother and sister-in-law over. If tomorrow is over, it will be too late. I hope my sister-in-law, elder sister, elder brother, and aunt will make up my mind for me."

Xia Jingui said: "A lot of guests have come outside now. My mother and the uncle and the second master are greeting the guests. The uncle's mouth is not strict, so don't tell her yet. In this way, the eldest sister will go outside to greet the guests first, and I will ask the second master to return them." Have your sister-in-law and mother come in and see what they think!"

Baochai nodded when she heard this, and went out with Jingui.

Baoqin sat there numbly at this moment, tears welling up in her eyes.Tomorrow is the day when I leave the cabinet, if Mr. Mei's family has gone last night, and I have lost my husband before I go, and then I have to be a widow for the rest of my life, and I am only 14 years old now, how good is that?If Mr. Mei is still alive, how long can he survive such a serious illness?But if you don't get married, it seems impossible, and time doesn't allow you to think about it.If Mr. Mei still leaves soon after marrying, he can only remain a widow for the rest of his life.Could it be that he is so unlucky?

Baoqin was sad, Xia Jingui walked in with Xue Biao and Aunt Xue.Xia Jingui repeated what he said just now, and then said: "I've told you everything about the matter. It's best to have an idea today. If you don't have an idea, then Sister Qin has been like this for the rest of her life. You guys should discuss it carefully here. I'll go out and say hello." guest."

At this time, Aunt Xue and Xue Biao were in a daze when they heard it.It was Xing Xiuyan who said: "Second Lord, if this is the case, my sister must not marry. As long as she enters the Mei family, she will be a member of the Mei family. My sister will probably be a widow in this girl's family for the rest of her life. My sister is only 14 years old. The fancy age just begins."

Aunt Xue said: "If you don't let girl Qin go, how can they give up tomorrow when they come to get married? They are also justified. People outside will only say that we are wrong! Also, as a big sister-in-law like you, is what you say reliable?"

Baoqin nodded and said: "Auntie, I believe what my sister-in-law said. My sister-in-law is just stronger, but she is like a man, with a straightforward temper. I believe she has good intentions. If my brother doesn't believe it, I will try to go to Mei's house to find out. If Mr. Mei has gone Yes, Master Mei and Mrs. Mei must have some clues on their faces."

Hearing this, Xue Biao quickly nodded and said: "In theory, today their Mei family has a lot of guests, so I'll let a reliable person go over, just to congratulate her, it shouldn't be difficult to find out. Auntie, Xiuyan , You should think of a way first, and you can't let your younger sister marry her."

After Xue Biao finished speaking, he hurried out.

Aunt Xue said to Xiuyan: "Xiuyan, you are Qin'er's sister-in-law, I know you have your own ideas, what are your ideas?"

Xing Xiuyan thought for a while and said: "Since the Mei family continues to hold the wedding without telling everything, one is for the sake of face, and the other is to burn incense for the Mei family. Qin'er has gone, and they have no son, but they have a daughter-in-law. In the future, let Qin'er adopt a child. It is still the authentic blood of the Mei family. This kind of thing happened in the past, and it still happens now. The only way right now is to choose a reliable person to marry in place of my sister. If Mr. Mei is gone, we will find a way to bring this person back, even if they don’t let him Well, our Qin'er didn't delay either. Even if they know that someone else married Qin'er in the future, they won't say anything about it."

Bao Qin is also a smart person, nodded and said: "I think this is the only way. If my brother comes back from inquiring about the news, even if Mr. Mei is seriously ill, I don't want to marry like this. If he recovers, I will naturally continue if there is a chance. If he goes I've never seen him before, so how can I be willing to guard him for the rest of my life? But, who can I find for such a reliable person?"

At that moment, Baochai came in and asked Aunt Xue and Xiuyan if they had discussed something. Aunt Xue said, "Tomorrow is the official day, so don't worry about death!"

Xiuyan then said what she had just thought, and said: "Second Master has sent people to inquire, and there will be news today, but we have to figure out a way first. I also believe what my sister-in-law said is true."

Suddenly Xia Jingui came in and said that Mrs. Wang Ziteng and Wang Ren had come, and Aunt Xue went out to meet the guests.Jingui asked again if she had figured out a way, and Baochai repeated Xiuyan's words.

Xia Jingui listened, nodded and said: "Sister and brother, this is a good idea. I have thought of a reliable person, but I don't know if she is willing to go."

Baoqin, Baochai and Xing Xiuyan hurriedly asked who it was.

Seeing Baoqin, Baochai and Xing Xiuyan looking at her, Xia Jingui hurriedly said, "What do you think of Xiangling?"

Baochai said in surprise, "Xiangling? How can she get out of such a body?"

Jin Gui said: "Miss, didn't you say that Xiangling often said that she wanted to become a monk? This is a good opportunity. If she can do this good deed, I'm afraid she will really touch the Bodhisattva, and her illness may be cured. Apart from her poor health, everything else is fine. She is impeccable, with her appearance and bearing, the Mei family will naturally believe her when they see her. Besides, you all said that she is the most trouble-free."

Baoqin sighed: "If you want to say that it is reliable, Xiangling is really the most reliable. In this case, I will go to Xiangling and talk about it myself. It's just sister-in-law. Xiangling is originally from the elder brother. Please help me to tell the elder brother." Alright, so as not to cause big brother troubles, I think it’s better not to tell big brother right now?”

Xia Jingui said: "Sister, don't worry, I know better than you about your fat big brother's temperament!"

To know the result of Baoqin looking for Xiangling, read below.