There is no phoenix

In a blink of an eye, it was the day when Xue Pan got married.

On the night of the first day, Mrs. Wang brought Tanchun Xichun, Daiyu and Baoyu, and they all went to Xue's house to congratulate her.Because Yingchun was already engaged and set a date for leaving the court, and was going to visit soon, Mrs. Xing took her out of the Grand View Garden, and never went to Xue's house with Daiyu Tanchunxichun for a banquet.

Although Daiyu and Xichun used to trick Xue Pan into falling into the pond because Xue Pan recklessly bumped into them to watch fish by the pond four or five years ago.But because she lived in Grand View Garden with Baochai and Baoqin for a long time and had a good relationship, Mrs. Wang asked some people to come to Xue's house for a banquet, and they readily agreed.

Speaking of Xue Pan, although he is known as the "dumb overlord", he is simple-minded, impulsive, and often drinks and sleeps in the willows outside, but he is very good to Baochai's sister and Baoqin's cousin, especially his relatives. Sister Baochai.Every time Xue Pan went out to sell goods, he would bring some boxes of clothes and playthings to Baochai, and asked Baochai to share them with the sisters in the garden.

Once, Xue Pan and Zhang Guanshi in the shop went to Gusu to buy goods, and brought many things for Baochai to give to Daiyu, which made Daiyu get to know Xue Pan again for a while.Since entering the Grand View Garden, although Xue Pan has visited several times, Daiyu and Sanchun have hardly seen Xue Pan except when Xichun's father Jia Jing passed away.

Xichun doesn't like Xue Pan very much, but Daiyu and Tanchun are willing to go to the banquet with Madam Wang because of the friendship between Baochai, Baoqin and Aunt Xue, so when Madam Wang asks to go together, Xichun agrees to go together go.

Seeing Tanchun Xichun Daiyu, who has grown into a big girl and is as beautiful as a flower, come to congratulate her, Xue Pan was overjoyed.Because it was night and there were not many guests, Xue Pan enthusiastically asked Baochai Baoqin to take Baoyu Daiyu Tanchun Xichun and the others to see his new house.

It was the first time for Daiyu Tanchun and Xichun to see someone get married, and they were very curious when they saw the new house decorated in this way.Seeing that the whole room was decorated with bright red, Xichun asked, "Why is there such a dazzling red color, it dazzles the eyes."

Baochai said with a smile: "My mother said that marriage should be prosperous, and it will be prosperous later in life. It has been like this since our ancestors."

Daiyu smiled and said, "Sister Bao, what about the sister-in-law you are going to marry? Have you ever met her?"

Baochai nodded and said, "Of course I have. My sister-in-law, Xia Jingui, has been here several times. Just like you, Sister Lin, they have only one daughter and no brothers or sisters. She is as spoiled as a flower." .”

Tanchun hurriedly asked: "Then can she also read and write poetry?"

Baochai nodded and said: "Yes, anyway, my brother, you all know that it is a blessing to be able to marry such a sister-in-law now."

Xichun couldn't help asking: "Sister Bao, do your brother and sister-in-law know each other, and then they are willing to get married?"

Baochai nodded and said, "Yes, my mother said it was fate. They only met once on the street, and they both agreed. My sister-in-law, even though she is a girl's family, she can do business. I heard that Since her father left, the business of the "Osmanthus Xia family" in the capital is run by my sister-in-law and a few housekeepers."

Tanchun and Daiyu Xichun heard this, and couldn't help admiring Baochai, the future sister-in-law.

Baochai said again: "My sister-in-law, for the convenience of walking outside, wears men's clothes to go outside. But the first time I met my brother, my brother recognized her as a girl's dress, and then we got married later. , do you think this is fate?"

Baochai and the others were talking in the new house, when Xiangling came in and said, "Miss, Miss Lin, Third Miss, Fourth Miss, Second Master Bao, let's all go out and have some refreshments, the banquet is about to begin."

After hearing this, Baochai hurriedly took several people out.

Although there are not many guests in the evening, but because tomorrow is a regular day, many people who will have deacons tomorrow will also be there.Aunt Xue asked Mrs. Wang, Daiyu Tanchun and Xichun to wait for the female guests in the flower hall in the east chamber, where two tables were set up for female guests.The male guests are in the big living room in front, and they say they have prepared four tables, most of which are the shopkeepers of various shops, as well as all the deacons who will help tomorrow.

Baochai and Baoqin accompany Daiyu to explore the spring and cherish the spring.Aunt Xue accompanied Mrs. Wang Ziteng and Mrs. Wang at the table.It has been a long time since everyone has gathered like this, and they are very happy.

Tanchun said: "Sister Bao, since you moved out of the garden, our poetry club has been in name only. After a few days of busy work, let's choose a good day to pick up Miss Yun, and we will have a good day to write poems, or we will wait until the end of the day." Next year, we will never get together like this again.”

After hearing this, Baochai hurriedly said: "Third sister, no matter how busy I am, I can spare a day to write poems." After finishing speaking, he looked at Daiyu Xichun and said, "As long as you set a time, Qin'er and I will definitely be there! "

Daiyu smiled and said, "Sister Bao, we believe it. It's just that we don't get together for a month or two. I'm afraid there won't be so many people next time."

Baochai was a little puzzled, and Tanchun said: "Miss Yun has already made an appointment. I heard that she will get married only when Mr. Wei returns from the Western Expedition. The second sister has also made an appointment. I heard that the Sun's family was very pressing to get through the door. She said it might be possible." I'm going to get married before the Mid-Autumn Festival. Also, didn't Miss Qin say she's going to get married before the end of the year?"

Only then did Baochai understand, nodded and said, "So that's how it is. It means that our poetry club needs to open as soon as possible. So, in the middle of next month, we will make an exception and open a club. What do you think?"

Daiyu nodded and said, "I'm afraid it's too hot, and I don't know if Yun girl will come."

Baochai said with a smile: "If girl Yun doesn't come that day, we have to shame her. She is a poet lunatic. Could it be that she will no longer be interested in writing poetry if she is married to Mr. Ruyi?"

Several people couldn't help laughing.

Baoqin said: "Sisters, you can see that we are married in the Celestial Dynasty, and the house is full of red. I will tell you the customs of foreigners' marriage. You will never believe it."

Daiyu Xichun was very curious when she heard this, and hurriedly asked: "Then tell me, is the marriage of foreigners different from our marriage in China? Could it be that they don't use red for weddings?"

Baoqin smiled and said: "When it comes to red, I will tell you that the customs of marriage in every country are different. For example, in Rome, when they get married, the bride only wears a white dress. There is no red in the house, and all white is used." Or very elegant colors, and many countries are like this, which is very different from our Chinese dynasty."

Not only did Daiyu appreciate the spring, but even Baochai found it inconceivable. Baochai said, "The bride wears a white dress? How is this possible?"

Baoqin said: "Exactly, not only the bride, but the groom also wear white clothes when they get married. The people in their country are very popular, so they don't use red, and they don't set off firecrackers."

Xichun couldn't help asking: "Then what good things do their country do with white? Could it be possible to use white too?"

Baoqin said: "The white weddings in Rome are all in black."

Daiyu Tanchun Xichun once again stunned: "Black?"

Baoqin nodded and said: "Yes. But in Tianzhu, when you go to a wedding and a banquet, the guests also wear black."

Tanchun said: "It seems that foreigners like white and black."

Bao Qin said again: "In a western country, as soon as a daughter is born there, the mother starts to prepare a dowry for her daughter. Before the age of eight, at least one hundred dresses for marriage must be prepared."

Daiyu said: "It takes so much? Then this mother doesn't know how hard it is."

Baoqin was about to speak when she saw that Xue Pan had already brought the wine. First, she toasted Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Wang Ziteng to the table. Because she expected to come to this table soon, Baochai Baoqin held up the wine glass and let everyone drink.

Baochai laughed and said, "Although we don't compose poems tonight, wine is indispensable, but we're no better than men, so we just need to be slower!" Daiyu and the others had to raise their glasses and take a sip.

As soon as I put down the glass, Xue Pan came over with the wine glass, smiled and said to everyone: "Sisters, I heard that you all drink and compose poems. When I marry your sister-in-law and come in, invite the two of us to compose poems with you." Poetry for one day, when your sister-in-law writes a poem, I will also write a poem for you to see!"

Aunt Xue over there heard it and said with a smile: "Pan'er, if you cite and compose poems in front of these younger sisters, it's no wonder you don't make them laugh!"

Xue Pan listened, put down the wine glass in his hand, rolled up his sleeves, looked at the guests at the two tables, and said seriously: "Mom, don't underestimate me, my sister is good at everything, no matter how unbearable I am, the poems I write are not good enough As for laughing at some fairy-like sisters? I will read a poem I made for you right now!"

Seeing that Xue Pan was serious, everyone looked at Xue Pan.

To know what poem Xue Pan recited, read below.