There is no phoenix

Who knows that Xichun heard this, and said very calmly: "Caiping, there is nothing strange about this. Sister Lin is gone. Second sister, third sister, and Baoqin Xiangyun all have their homes. Old ladies and wives will naturally find ways to get rid of me." Don't worry, I won't be like my second sister, I have my own ideas. Don't say that Wang Ren married me as his step-wife, even if he has never been married, I will not marry him! Caiping, you go today Go out and buy me a piece of fabric that the servants wear!"

Caiping said: "Girl, why do you want to buy such fabric?"

Xichun said: "Caiping, don't worry about what you buy it for. You buy it first and I'll tell you. In addition, I'll buy some threads that match this kind of fabric."

Caiping asked, "Girl, you want to make clothes?"

Xichun nodded and said: "These days, you should speak more kind words to those women and girls in our yard, and the lady who guards the gate."

After hearing this, Caiping understood, and hurriedly said: "Miss, don't worry, I will listen to you."

The next day, Jia's mansion received another piece of good news. Tanchun was conferred the title of Princess of Nanning, and was scheduled to be sent to Annan on the second day of March for a marriage. The specifications of the marriage were the same as those of the Royal Princess.

Because Tanchun is the sister of Concubine Xiande and the princess of Nan'an Palace, the emperor allowed Jia's mansion to visit the princess on the first day of February and the 26th of February. Enter the palace to visit.

The grace of heaven is mighty, and Jia's mansion is full of celebration.Because there is another piece of good news, Mrs. Wang of Rongguo Mansion, because the eldest daughter is a concubine Xiande, and now another daughter has been conferred the title of princess, she specially decreed that she be named the third-rank madam.Although Aunt Zhao was Tanchun's biological mother, she was only rewarded with four pieces of palace satin because of her status as an aunt.

In the afternoon, Mrs. Wang had been happily busy for a long time and was about to take a rest when Zhou Rui's family rushed in to report that there was something important to do.

Mrs. Wang got up in a hurry, went outside, and asked about something. Zhou Rui's family approached Mrs. Wang and said: "Madam, Lin Zhixiao's family said that Xiren is going to give birth. Xiren had a sagging stomach in the morning, and he didn't pay attention at that time. Just now Lin Zhixiao's family said that the assailant complained of a stomachache near noon, and now she has gone to call the midwife."

Mrs. Wang heard this, and hurriedly said: "It's not convenient for me to go to this place, you can quickly call a doctor to go there, don't make any noise in this mansion, I will go to the old lady's place and explain clearly."

Zhou Rui's family heard this and hurried out.

Mrs. Wang was not sleepy at this time, so she hurriedly asked Yu Chuan'er to go to the small Buddhist hall to light incense, and then went into the Buddhist hall to sit down and recite scriptures with her heart.

In the evening, Zhou Rui's family came back and said that Xiren might give birth at night, but the fetal position is not right, and two midwives have been invited there.

Mrs. Wang was a little nervous.This is Baoyu's first child. Right now Rongguo Mansion is not very populated. Jia Lian only has Qiaojie, and Li Wan only has Jialan.And Baoyu is his only son at present, and Jia's mother likes him the most.However, this matter was kept from Aunt Xue and Baochai.Although Baochai has a dignified character, it is inappropriate to spread the news that the people in the house have children first.

Between joy and sorrow, Mrs. Wang didn't sleep well all night.

The next morning, as soon as Mrs. Wang woke up, Zhou Rui's family came in and said that Xiren had given birth to a daughter at midnight last night, and now the mother and child are safe.Mrs. Wang breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that it was her daughter who was born.Turning around, she asked Yu Chuan'er to take a high-quality ginseng, handed it to Zhou Rui's family, and said: "Give this to Xi Ren, let her take good care of herself, and don't have to think about coming back."

Zhou Rui's family listened, agreed, took the ginseng and went out.

In that remote alleyway and pavilion, Xiren was lying on the bed exhaustedly at this time, with a newly born baby girl beside him.This child is the only magic weapon for him to return to Jia's mansion.Although she was a girl, it was not what I wanted, but because it was Baoyu's first child, and Baoyu married Baochai, whom he had always been in love with, Xiren was already full of expectations.I hope that Baochai can have children earlier, so I can return to Jia's mansion earlier.

Maybe in a few years, with Baoyu's affection for him for many years, his intelligence and ability, and the dignity and virtuousness of his mistress Baochai, Baoyu's eldest daughter, as an aunt, will definitely have a different understanding from other aunts. Life.

However, Xiren still had some faint worries. He had been away from Jia's mansion for so long, if Baoyu was reluctant to give up on himself, why did the news never come to him?

Not to mention the joys and sorrows of the newly born baby.

But on the 24th, Daiyu, who rested in Daiyuan for a few days, knew that Beijing Wang Shui Ruoning and Shui Rong would come to the house today, and hurriedly asked Zijuan Xueyan to prepare refreshments early, and Wang Momo and Chunxian were also in the kitchen help.

In the big yard in front, Lin Zhong had bought several flowers and trees to plant.After a few days of tidying up, the house has a new look.

Just after the hour, a cart and two horses came outside Daiyuan, and it was Shui Ruoning Shui Rong, Uncle Yun and Shui An who came.

After getting off the car and standing outside the gate of the mansion, Shui Ruoning carefully looked around the mansion, nodded and said with a smile: "This place is nice, surrounded by mountains and rivers, it has an idyllic flavor."

Lin Zhong who came to welcome him said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, this is the house that my elder brother repeatedly ordered to find. However, these bamboos and the peach trees in the back mountain were all planted later."

Lin Zhong welcomed Shui Ruoning and his son into the living room, Daiyu made tea for Shui Ruoning and Shui Rong herself, and said with a smile: "Uncle Shui, don't be offended, these teas are last year's tea, so the color of the tea is a bit pale. When I go back to my aunt this time Su, I will bring back some new tea from Jiangnan."

Shui Ruoning smiled and said, "Speaking of tea leaves, I think the ones your father gave me in Yangzhou a few years ago are good, and your aunt also likes them. Yu'er, how about bringing some of these teas back next time?"

Lin Zhongdao: "My elder brother gave the prince Longjing tea, which is produced in the West Lake Mountain. It is flat and straight in shape, emerald green in color, and has a mellow inner quality. It is famous for its 'green color, sweet taste, strong fragrance, and beautiful shape'. They're all good too."

Daiyu said, "Uncle Shui, what do you think of the tea we drank at our Yangzhou home?"

Shui Ruoning said: "It's also very good, there is a clear feeling."

Daiyu said: "Uncle Shui, it's black tea, because my father drinks black tea most of the time. My father is not in good health and often takes medicine, so he drinks black tea. I also made black tea for my uncle at that time. Now my uncle is old. , and an old injury, it might be better to drink black tea."

After hearing this, Shui Ruoning smiled and said, "Yu'er, I don't see it, but you know tea and health preservation, and it was also taught by your father?"

Daiyu hurriedly said: "No. Because my father was sick at that time, the doctor often explained it to me. I also read the relevant books, so I know something. Later, when I returned to the capital, sister Miaoyu knew the tea ceremony, and we often talked about it. Just write it down."

Shui Ruoning said with a smile: "No wonder Yu'er you can say so many famous tricks. You don't know that Miaoyu's father was really good at tasting tea, even my father praised him. Because he likes tea ceremony, all kinds of Tea sets and tea leaves are all available in his house."

Daiyu said: "That must have been familiar to me since I was a child. Sister Miaoyu is also very particular about tea. Apart from the tea set, you may not have heard of her method of making tea. Once, when I went to her place, she brewed a cup for me. Tea, I think it is a good taste that I have never tasted before. I also said that the well water of the Grand View Garden, why can’t we brew such a taste. Sister Miaoyu told me that she lived in the Xuantou Panxiang Temple So, all the snow on the plum blossoms I harvested was the grimace-green vase. I was reluctant to eat it and buried it under the osmanthus tree. She only bloomed in the summer after she arrived in the Grand View Garden. Because she usually doesn’t want to drink it, she still has it. If you have some, let me drink it."

Lin Zhong said with a smile: "If you are as particular about drinking tea as Princess Miaoyu, I'm afraid ordinary people can't afford it, and they don't have such patience and care."

Shui Ruoning smiled and said: "This Miaoyu, like my elder brother, is naturally particular about drinking tea."

They sat for a while, Shui Ruoning smiled and said: "Uncle Lin, I'm here today, let's talk about the two children."

Seeing that she was talking about her own marriage, Daiyu quickly blushed and got up and said, "Uncle Shui and Uncle Lin are talking about something, I'll go to the backyard to have a look."

Seeing that Daiyu was about to leave, Shui Rong also said: "Uncle Lin, father, I'll go and see the house where Daiyu's younger sister lives." After saying that, he followed.

Shui Ruoning watched Daiyu and Shui Rong leave, and said to Lin Zhong with a busy smile, "Uncle Lin, what do you think of my Rong'er? Is he a good match for Yu'er?"

Lin Zhong said with a smile: "The young prince is so outstanding, it is naturally Yu'er's blessing. Yu'er is willing, and I have nothing to say. My elder brother has been worrying about Yu'er's life, and it took so much trouble. Now it seems that maybe It's all God's will."

Shui Ruoning said: "Uncle Lin, what I mean is, we adults have discussed it, and both Yu'er and Rong'er agree with each other, so the emperor will naturally order the marriage. It's just that the emperor said that it's still the first month, and this year Rong'er is already 19 years old, Yu'er is also 15 years old, can you let them get married as soon as possible?"

Lin Zhongdao: "But my lord, my eldest brother believes in Master Zhitong's words very much. This is related to Yu'er's life. I think it is better to follow my elder brother's wishes. Engagement is fine. Should we wait for Yu'er to be over 56 years old before getting married? "

Shui Ruoning said: "Uncle Lin, since Brother Ruhai believes so much in Master Zhitong's words, I don't think it's difficult. Rong'er said that he wants to go to Jiangnan with you, go to Yangzhou first, and ask Master Zhitong himself. Since Ruhai I went to see him a few times, and I think this Zhitong really has some supernatural powers. Thinking that my Shui family belongs to the royal family, and Rong'er is the son of my King Beijing and the son of today's emperor, can't he be regarded as the one who Shiyunbuyu? Yu Er’er’s life is short of water, the emperor has already let people see Rong’er, he said that his birth date is in the horoscope, he belongs to water, and our surname is still water, so why can’t we protect Yu’er?”

After hearing this, Lin Zhong didn't know how to answer, so he had to say: "My lord, I don't dare to agree to this first, or let Master Zhitong see if there is any change in Yu'er's fate before making a decision. What do you think? Don't worry, my lord." , when we go back, we will ask Master Zhitong first."

Shui Ruoning said: "Uncle Lin, what if Master Zhitong says that I, Rong'er, can protect Yu'er through the catastrophe?"

Lin Zhongdao: "If Master Zhitong said that the young prince can protect Yu'er through the catastrophe, he can naturally follow the arrangements of the emperor and the prince."

Shui Ruoning was overjoyed when he heard this, and said with a smile: "Uncle Lin, let's make a deal like this. I heard from Rong'er that you are going to return to the south on 28th, and tomorrow I will ask the emperor to give Rong'er and Yu'er a marriage decree." Rong'er will go back to the south with you. I believe that Ruhai will be very pleased to see Rong'er and Yu'er. The emperor has asked Qin Tianjian to pick a good day in spring. March [-]th Let them get married, what do you think?"

Lin Zhong was surprised when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "Why have you chosen the date?"

Shui Ruoning smiled and said: "The emperor asked Qin Tianjian to pick this. As long as everything goes well, the Ministry of Rites and my Beijing Palace will worry about it, and it's the same here. The emperor said that Ruo Zhitong met Rong'er and Yu'er , or say the same as before, let Rong'er wait for another two years."

Hearing what Lin Zhong said, he had no choice but to say: "Well, the emperor and the prince have thought about it so carefully, so I have nothing to say, Yu'er, I will tell her later."

Shui Ruoning said: "Uncle Lin, I'm afraid we don't need to tell, now that Rong'er and Yu'er are together, there is something we won't tell." After Shui Ruoning finished speaking, he couldn't help laughing .

Said that everything was fine in the front room.In the backyard, Shui Rong and Daiyu were also talking happily.Shui Rong looked at the two courtyards behind, and said with a smile, "Yu'er, if Uncle Lin didn't tell us about this place, we would never have guessed that this is the new home your father found for you. Back then, Feng Ziying and I used to pass by the front road. I often point to this direction and say, this family is very good at choosing a place, surrounded by mountains and rivers, the mountains behind are not high, and there is a large field in front, it is most suitable for enjoying the scenery of the farm and cultivating temperament."

Daiyu lowered her head and said, "Brother Rong doesn't know, it's because of my bad luck, I must have such a place to rest for two years, that's why my father asked Uncle Lin to help me find this place."

Shui Rong stepped forward and took Daiyu's hand and said: "Dai'er, listen. You don't need to rest here for two years. You marry me, and I will protect you every day. If there is any disaster, I will block it for you. If you don't believe me, with me protecting you, what catastrophe will harm you!"

Daiyu said: "My father believes so, of course it is justified. Brother Rong, I would rather believe in something than nothing. Besides, if my calamity is transferred to you, then I would rather bear it myself!"

After hearing this, Shui Rong said firmly: "Dai'er, as I said before, I am willing to do anything for you. You are just a weak woman, I am a dignified man, I am still a prince, a young prince, if any monsters and ghosts come to harm you You, I will smash them to pieces!"

Daiyu said: "Brother Rong, you are willing, but I am not! If you have any troubles, how do you want me to face Uncle Shui and Aunt Shui? How do you want me to face the emperor? Uncle Shui and Aunt Shui have lost their eldest son, the emperor values ​​you , I can't make any of them feel sad. Brother Rong, don't worry, Uncle Lin said, everything will be smooth for me in two years at most."

Shui Rong put Daiyu's hand to her mouth, kissed her, looked at Daiyu and said, "Dai'er, I miss you so much, I want to marry you to our Beijing Palace as soon as possible!"

Daiyu hurriedly withdrew her hand, blushing and said, "Brother Rong, don't do this."

Seeing that Daiyu was shy, Shui Rong hurriedly smiled and said, "Yu'er, let me tell you, I will go to Jiangnan with you. Let's go to Yangzhou to find Master Zhitong first. Since he is a master, I will let him see me and see me." Is it the person who can save you from disaster? If he says yes, we will get married when we come back!"

When Daiyu heard this, she was shocked and said, "Get married? So soon?"

Shui Rong said: "Dai'er, I am 19 years old and you are 15 years old. How fast is it to get married now? You see, Ziying and sister Miaoyu are getting married right away, and your third sister from Jia's mansion is also going to get married right away, marrying the one from Wei Ruolan Miss Shijia is younger than you."

Daiyu blushed and said, "Brother Rong, we are not engaged yet, so let's talk about getting married. They are them, and I am me. I have to go back to Gusu to worship my parents and my grandparents."

Shui Rong smiled and said: "Dai'er, as I said, I will accompany you. My father and Uncle Lin will make it clear in the front living room about the engagement. As for the marriage, my father said, don't worry about it, he will let you Officials from the Ministry of Rituals will assist the Beijing Palace to run well. My father, the emperor, and the king will make arrangements for as many people as you need to help here."

Daiyu said: "It's too fast, I'm not ready yet."

Shui Rong smiled and said: "Dai'er, what do you think you are going to prepare? You will just put on the bride's clothes and wait for me to bring a sedan chair to pick you up to be my young concubine!"

After hearing this, Daiyu slapped Shui Rong hard on the chest and said, "I haven't agreed yet, why did you mention bringing a sedan chair to pick you up? Do you think getting married is a child's play?"

Shui Rong suddenly grabbed Daiyu's hand, hugged Daiyu to his chest and said, "Dai'er, look at me, I really want to marry you quickly. Ziying and I are good brothers, and you and Miaoyu are good friends." Good sisters, our children in the future must be good brothers and sisters. If we don’t get married soon, Ziying’s children will be able to walk, and none of our children will be born. When their children grow up, won’t they bully us? Children? You don't feel sorry for our children, but I do."

Daiyu's ears turned red when she heard this, and she quickly stammered, "Brother Rong, where did you go? We haven't gotten engaged yet, and you're talking about having a baby. If others hear it, it's not a joke!"

Shui Rong said: "What's the matter, today is the day of our engagement, my royal father and your Uncle Lin will discuss the marriage, and I will go ask my royal father for a marriage order tomorrow. Then we will take the imperial decree back to your hometown in Gusu together. I will accompany you to the grave of your parents, grandparents, and tell them that you will marry me, Shui Rong, as my wife. We will have many children in the future, and let their surnames be Shui and Lin. I believe, Master Lin and your mother Grandpa and grandma will be pleased in heaven after listening to it!"

Daiyu was shy, but she was very moved when she heard it, so she said in a low voice, "Brother Rong, let's go out, I'm afraid we have to eat."

Seeing that Daiyu's face was flushed, Shui Rong couldn't help but hold Daiyu's face, and kissed it lightly.Daiyu wants to struggle, but she can't struggle.

After a while, Shui Rong let go of Daiyu, Daiyu pushed Shui Rong away and turned around, took out a handkerchief and wiped her mouth desperately, Shui Rong only thought it was funny.

Daiyu wiped her mouth a few times, saw Shui Rong secretly laughing, so she turned around suddenly, squeezed Shui Rong's back hard, and then ran out.

Shui Rong followed up with a smile, and whispered: "Dai'er, you still know how to plot against me, I'm afraid that my piece of meat will be cooked by you."

Daiyu said angrily: "Who told you that you are not serious! Next time you do this again, it will hurt me even more!"

When Daiyu and Shui Rong returned to the front living room, they saw that Shui Ruoning and Lin Zhong were not there, hurriedly went out to have a look, and saw Lin Zhong was walking and talking with Shui Ruoning in the yard.

Shui Rong said: "I'll take a look too, Dai'er, I haven't even had a good look at your new house yet."

Daiyu said, "Then I'll go to the kitchen!"

After finishing speaking, Daiyu ignored Shui Rong and turned to go to the kitchen.

After lunch, Lin Zhong let Shui Ruoning rest for a while, and Daiyu played a few chess games with Shui Rong in the living room.In the conversation during the meal, Daiyu already knew that Uncle Lin didn't need to hire a boat, there was an official boat going to Yangzhou on the 28th, and Shui Rong, Lin Zhong and Daiyu would just go to the East Gate Ferry together.

Shui Rong asked Daiyu if she would go to Feng Ziying or the palace to send Miaoyu off on the 26th. Daiyu shook her head and said, "I came here originally to meditate, and my father also told me not to let my grandmother's know. If I go, they will naturally I'll know soon."

Shui Rong said: "I'll go to the palace first to see off Miaoyu Huangjie, and I'll go to Feng Ziying's place at night."

Daiyu smiled and said, "Brother Rong, do you want to drink more at night with peace of mind?"

Shui Rong smiled and said: "I went to Feng's mansion at night. At that time, many colleagues from our Beijing West Military Camp and Imperial Guards were there. They had to be on duty during the day. It was an appointment. Ziying also asked me to help him keep the wine well Woolen cloth."

Daiyu said: "Brother Rong, don't let Feng Ziying drink too much. Sister Miaoyu doesn't like drunk men the most, she says she can smell the smell of alcohol and make her sick."

Shui Rong smiled and said: "Dai'er, I'm afraid Huangjie Miaoyu didn't say that, I guess you reminded me not to drink alcohol?"

Daiyu listened, what would she say?And see below.