There is no phoenix

After dinner, the color screen was cleaned up, and Xichun brought hot water.After Xichun finished washing, she said to Caiping: "Caiping, you are tired enough today, go and prepare brother Liu's hangover soup first, and then go wash and change by yourself. I don't need you to serve me here, and you should rest early. Liu When the elder brother comes back, I will let him drink the hangover soup by himself!"

Xichun hurriedly said: "Miss, don't worry, I'll go right away. I'll come to accompany you in a while, Brother Liu probably won't be here so soon."

After the color screen went out, Xichun got up and went to the bookshelf to look. There were not many books on the shelf. There was a thick "Historical Records" and several medical books.When Xichun saw a copy of "Zhuangzi", she couldn't help becoming interested.

Xichun took the "Zhuangzi", came to the desk, flipped through a few pages, but stopped suddenly.

This book is no stranger to Xichun. It turns out that there is also this book in Xichun’s room in the Ouxiang Pavilion of Liaofengxuan in the Grand View Garden. I don’t know how many times I have read and copied it. Among them, I like "Xiaoyaoyou" and "Autumn Water" two.

Xichun lowered her head and turned to the article "Xiaoyaoyou", read it carefully, and couldn't help but think of Baoyu.

I remember that a few days before leaving Jia's mansion, Baoyu suddenly came to her Xiexiang lotus root.I was really surprised that time, because Baoyu seldom came to her house.

Although Baoyu has only been married for about ten days, but one only needs to look closely at Baoyu's face, one can definitely tell that he is not happy like ordinary newly married young sons, but full of melancholy.After a few words, Xichun realized that Baoyu was still mourning Daiyu's departure.

Xichun knows Baoyu's infatuation with Daiyu.But Baoyu's sentimental and even promiscuous, Xichun also felt that it was really inappropriate, and it was precisely because of Baoyu's shortcomings that Daiyu gradually alienated Baoyu.Baoyu's temperament, just as Jia's mother said, sometimes is as gentle as a girl's family, and sometimes acts like a child who is still ignorant, even confusing.

At that time, Xichun comforted Baoyu with a few words. Baoyu said that he wanted to borrow a book to read, and that he wanted to learn Xichun's tranquility.Baoyu said at the time: "Fourth sister, I know that although you are young, you are the most enlightened among us sisters. So no matter what happens to you, you can have no joy or sorrow. What happened before, I can't remedy it. I Come today, I hope that my fourth sister will recommend a good book to me, and I hope I can be as quiet as my fourth sister!"

"Brother Bao, if you really want to read, I will give you this "Complete Works of Zhuangzi". If you can keep reading for the first half of the year, you may understand it better than me!"

This is Xichun's last farewell words to Baoyu.Thinking that she was about to leave the house, Xichun gave Baoyu the complete set of "The Complete Works of Zhuangzi".

Baoyu is gentle and caring to the sisters, and takes good care of the girl.In all fairness, Baoyu is a qualified elder brother.He would also often bring little gadgets for Sanchun and Daiyu to play outside. If there are good things and objects, he would be very enthusiastic to invite a few sisters to share the happiness.

However, such a kind-hearted and benevolent elder brother always makes people feel that there is still something lacking in him.Perhaps such a person is only suitable to be an elder brother, and it is the same in Daiyu's heart.

Baoyu has been married for almost a year now. I heard that Baochai is five months pregnant and is going to be a father. Is Baoyu mature and grown up?Will the crisis-ridden Rongguo Mansion turn around for these young people like Baoyu Jiahuan and Jialan?

Thinking of this, Xichun couldn't help but sigh.For a big event like getting married, I insisted on not letting my family know about it without hesitation. Is it true that I am so cold-hearted that I can't change it?

Xichun's heart seemed to no longer calm down.Seeing the paper, pen and ink on the table, Xichun spread out the paper, and couldn't help but excerpt:

"If you take advantage of the righteousness of the heavens and the earth, and control the debate of the six qi, so that you can travel indefinitely, will he be treated badly? Therefore, it is said: The perfect person has no self, the gods and people have no merit, and the sages have no name."

"Human things are infinite in quantity, endless in time, impermanent in part, and beginning and end without a reason. Therefore, great knowledge observes far and near, so it is small but not few, big but not many, and its knowledge is infinite. The proof is to the present, so it is far away but not Boredom, but not squatting: knowing the time is endless. Observe the surplus and emptiness, so gain without joy, loss without worry: know the impermanence of parting. Clear and clear, so life is not spoken, death is not calamity: Knowing the end and the beginning cannot be explained. What people know is not as good as what they don’t know; I can't be complacent."

"A husband who does not avoid flood dragons in water is the courage of a fisherman; a man who does not avoid tigers when traveling on land is the courage of a hunter; a man who puts a white knife in front of him and sees death as if he is alive is the courage of a martyr; he who knows poverty has destiny, and he knows how to understand it." Sometimes, one who is not afraid of adversity is the courage of a sage."

After transcribing these few sentences, Xichun read them over and over again, and her heart gradually calmed down.

Now that he is a married bride, this will be his home for the rest of his life.In this house, sooner or later, I have to spend time with my husband and talk about life together.Outside the house, there is Aunt Liu who must be filial.Maybe a few years later, there are still a few children who have to teach themselves well.

Xichun was thinking wildly, when the color screen came in and said, "Girl, why are you still writing tonight? I have already prepared sober soup, and Aunt Liu said that the banquet might be over soon, and she will help clean up later, so I won't Come in. I heard that Concubine Feng wants to go back early, so don't worry about Princess Miaoyu, the young prince also said that he wants to go back early, and so does Li Lei and Li Xun. Don't worry, girl, aunt said that they don't have much to drink tonight, just stay there say."

After hearing this, Xichun put down the pen in his hand and said, "I see, Caiping, go and rest. It's getting late now, you've been tired all day, I've slept for so long in the afternoon, and I'm not sleepy now, so I want to take a look at it." You can read, you just go to rest."

Caiping knew Xichun's temperament, so he could only say: "Girl, I'm in the room on the left in front, if you need something, just call outside the door!"

Xichun hurriedly said: "I know, Caiping, you go!"

After the color screen left, Xichun looked at the two big red candles on the round table, and couldn't help thinking of welcoming the spring again.A year ago, the second sister, Yingchun, was like herself today.If there is any difference, it is that there are more people from the two prefectures of Ningguo Mansion and Rongguo Mansion to see off their relatives.However, in the end her marriage turned into a bad relationship.Daiyu told herself that Yingchun lost her child for several months first, and then disappeared.The Sun family also said that Yingchun fled with the girl Xiuju and a lot of money from the Sun family.

However, Sun Shaozu obviously has no children yet, so it seems unreasonable to say that he will cause Yingchun to lose a child.Because all men should value their offspring very much, isn't Sun Shaozu an exception?Could it be that Sun Shaozu tortured Yingchun so much that he lost his child?

If this is the case, would Yingchun not have escaped from the Sun family, but was killed by Sun Shaozu, and then spread rumors that Yingchun and Xiuju escaped?

Thinking of this, Xichun couldn't help but feel even more worried about Yingchun.The injuries on Yingchun's body were witnessed by all the sisters. If Yingchun was really killed by Sun Shaozu, so what?

In a majestic state mansion, the biological daughter of a hereditary first-class general, married off without a trace, and no family member has any doubts?

Having just lost her child, Yingchun, who is sick and always weak and honest, dares to escape with money, Xichun always feels a little disbelieving.If Yingchun really took the embroidered oranges and escaped to hide somewhere, would it be possible?

I remember that I once comforted Yingchun, asking this honest second sister to swallow her anger for the time being and save money.With money, you can go wherever you want.Will Yingchun realize all of a sudden, like he brought embroidered oranges and really escaped?

Thinking of this, Xichun slowly thought back to the time when she and Yingchun were together.Yingchun is usually dull and honest, so many servants call her "two woods" behind their backs.However, Yingchun likes to play chess very much. It turns out that her chess skill is the best in Grand View Garden.Under the circumstances of being forced and helpless, Yingchun suddenly and boldly did something that no one else thought of, it must be possible!How can a person who can play chess have no valleys in his chest?

If one day, in a certain place, I suddenly see Yingchun who is healthy, safe, and living a free life, and maybe there is a brother-in-law who really cares about her, what a surprise it would be!

Xichun got up and was about to put the book back on the shelf when Liu Xianglian walked in.

Xichun hurriedly put down the book, blushed and lowered her head and said, "Brother Liu is back? I'll ask Caiping to bring you hangover soup!"

Liu Xianglian picked up Xichun and said with a smile, "Sister is so beautiful today!"

After Liu Xianglian finished speaking, she quickly put down Xichun and said apologetically, "Sister, I forgot that I still smell of alcohol. But let me tell you, I saw my aunt outside just now, saying that my sister asked Caiping to prepare sober soup for me. I've already drank it, I'm going to wash and change my clothes now, and I'll come back to accompany my sister later, she is waiting for me!"

Xichun hurriedly blushed and said, "Brother Liu, then I'll help you get the clothes!"

Liu Xianglian hurriedly said: "Sister, I will come by myself. If you are sleepy, go and rest first!"

After Liu Xianglian finished speaking, she went to the cabinet to get her clothes, looked at Xichun with a smile, and went out.

Looking at the two burning red candles on the table, Xichun realized that it was still her wedding night in the bridal chamber, and her originally relaxed heart suddenly became a little nervous.How can I get used to being alone with a man like this, and sharing the same bed for a while?

Xichun went to the inner bedroom, opened the window, and saw a crescent moon hanging high in the sky.A gust of cold wind blows, Xichun feels a chill, but doesn't want to close the window.

When is the bright moon?Ask Qingtian about the wine.I don’t know what year is the heavenly palace?

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, I have been away from Jia's mansion for more than eight months.In the Grand View Garden, what will the houses of the sisters look like now?Is my hateful, helpless brother still the same as before?Will my departure change some people in Jia's mansion?Will Jiamu, who raised herself up, hate herself?

He suddenly felt his body warm up, and soon, one person straightened himself and turned around.

It turned out that it was Liu Xianglian who put on a cloak for herself. This is a really handsome man. At this moment, he looked at him affectionately and said: "Sister, the moon is beautiful, don't freeze your body, or what will happen to others tomorrow?" Say?"

Xichun hurriedly lowered her head and replied nervously: "No, brother Liu, I stayed in the house for a whole day, trying to get some air."

Liu Xianglian hurriedly asked: "Sister, do you mean our new house is boring?"

Xichun stammered a little: "No, brother Liu, that's not what I meant!"

Liu Xianglian smiled and said, "I know what my sister means. Come on, sister, don't be nervous, I'll play a song for you!"

After Liu Xianglian finished speaking, she closed the window to reveal only a small gap, then took Xichun's hand to the outside room, lifted the kite from the stand, looked at Xichun with a smile and said, "Sister, I only play one song, sister." How about I give my brother a review later?"

After hearing this, Xichun nodded and sat beside Liu Xianglian.

Liu Xianglian wiggled her fingers, and suddenly, the crisp, elegant, simple and elegant sound of the zither sounded, gradually bringing Xichun to an empty and spiritual realm: the gurgling water was flowing under the small stone bridge, and the lonely and clear crowing of swan geese was coming. Across the head, a clump of clear lotus is blooming in the lotus pond, and the fragrance of orchid seems to be faintly dispersing.

The sound of Liu Xianglian's zither is like the sound of nature.In such a quiet night, one person played the zither attentively, and the other listened attentively. The infinite longing and concern, the slightest attachment and tenderness echoed in this new house, drifted out of the window, and dispersed into the boundless night.

After the song was over, Liu Xianglian looked at Xichun, but saw a few tears dripping from Xichun's eyes.

Liu Xianglian took out a handkerchief, wiped away Xichun's tears, and said with a smile, "What's the matter, sister, is it because big brother doesn't play the zither well?"

Xichun shook her head, but said nothing.

Liu Xianglian got up, suddenly picked up Xichun and said, "Sister, I know, do you miss your family?"

Xichun rested her head on Liu Xianglian's chest, but said nothing.

Liu Xianglian put Xichun on the bed and sat down, helped Xichun take off the cloak, and said softly: "Sister, I know you have suffered a lot, how about we sit on the bed and talk?"

After Liu Xianglian finished speaking, she bent down to help Xichun take off her shoes, Xichun hurriedly said: "Brother Liu, don't do this, I will do it myself."

Liu Xianglian smiled and said: "Sister is the bride I married today. In Jiangnan, the first half a month before the bride is married, I don't have to do anything. But the emperor only gave me six days off, and I can only spend these six days well. Serve the girl."

When Xichun heard this, her heart felt warm.

The handsome man in front of him, like himself, had no parents for a long time.A lonely boy grew up wandering in the capital.Then, remembering his father's will, he took back his helpless aunt; he was also a hero, regardless of his past suspicions, he helped Xue Pan, the overlord, take back the goods from the robbers, and suddenly went to become a monk on impulse, and went to Jiangnan to be a Taoist priest for three years.

He is skilled in martial arts, he is a chivalrous figure, he chops firewood, collects herbs, cooks and washes clothes. Although he participated in the selection based on his own ability and became the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard, he is still the same as before.Be filial to your aunt, righteous to your friends, and careful to your married wife.

It is easy to find a priceless treasure, but it is rare to have a lover.With such a husband, what more can a husband ask for!

Nestled against Liu Xianglian's chest, Xichun said emotionally: "Brother Liu, you are so kind. I feel so blessed to have met you!"

Liu Xianglian smiled and said, "Sister, I should be the one who said this. If I hadn't met you and Caiping at Guazhou Ferry, I might still be a Taoist priest in Huqiu. Let me tell you, I have been with my master for so long, I never thought about it. But I will return to vulgarity. If this is the case, I will first become a big unfilial person!"

Xichun said: "How come?"

Liu Xianglian said: "Why not? I disobeyed my father's teachings, and I was the first one to be unfilial; I picked up my aunt who was lonely and helpless, and then left her alone. Instead, she wept for me. Living so hard is the second unfilial act; my elder brother and I were raised by my parents, and my elder brother passed away due to illness, but I didn’t care about anything while I was alive. Let no one go to worship at my parents’ grave for several years. This is the third unfilial piety. .However, I finally met a girl, and now I am married to a girl, so I have a chance to make up for it, so I think I am so blessed!"

Xichun sighed: "But I have brought a lot of embarrassment to brother Liu, and I feel ashamed. Brother Liu is such an outstanding person, but now he married a person like me who dare not reveal his family identity as his bride!"

Liu Xianglian hurriedly said: "Sister, don't think so. I didn't understand what you did at first. But now I understand. Although my name is Xianglian, I don't think my heart is as pure as my sister's. In my heart, the girl is more pure than the clear lotus out of the water. The girl is beautiful and talented, and her character is supernatural. I, Liu Xianglian, have no regrets in my life if I can marry a woman like her. Don't worry, girl, I, Liu Xianglian, will never let you down. girl!"

Xichun looked up at Liu Xianglian, he spoke so seriously and with such infinite tenderness, who said he was Leng Erlang who was as cold-hearted as himself?

The tenderness is like water, and the honey is like a dream. Two cold hearts, two lonely and wandering people, finally became husband and wife on such a cold winter night.

The red candlelight witnessed this tender moment.