Drunk in the Red Chamber Lying on Beauty's Lap

The two masters and apprentices haven't seen each other for many days, talking and laughing, having fun.

There are many flowers in the Yiran courtyard. At this time, the breeze blows, and the petals come with the wind, which is very interesting.

In this boundless beauty, Yiran started to make tea.

Baoyu was stunned for a moment, and felt that every move of the master was full of graceful beauty.

When a cup of tea was handed to him, Baoyu said sincerely, "Watching the master make tea is really a great blessing in life."

"That's natural. It's a pity that Yiran doesn't do it often. You're lucky." Baoyu looked back and saw that it was Tu Yao who came over quietly.

Tu Yao was wearing a long purple gown, and the sky was full of flowers and rain, making his features even more tough and outstanding.

Baoyu bowed to Tu Yao, Tu Yao nodded slightly and didn't say much.

Yi Ran also poured a cup of tea for Tu Yao, "Why are you free to come over today?"

Tu Yao said with a smile: "I heard that the flowers here are all in bloom, so I came here to have a look. I didn't expect to be able to drink the tea you brewed by yourself. It's really a worthwhile trip."

As he said that, Tu Yao took a sip of tea and praised: "It really is a good tea. There is even a slight hint of cleanness in the tea fragrance. The water from Longquan should be used."

Yi Ran glanced at him, "Your mouth is big enough, can you taste it?"

Tu Yao put down the teacup in his hand, and said with a smile, "You are quite proficient in tea ceremony, if I don't study hard, won't I be called a bull by you again?"

Baoyu felt a little uncomfortable listening to the two talking and laughing, so she wanted to find a chance to leave.

Unexpectedly, Tu Yao turned around and said to him: "Bao Yu, the emperor is not in good health these days, your sister is in the harem, without his protection, it will be a lot of hard work."

The emperor is not in good health?Why doesn't he know?

Baoyu missed Shui Rong so much at this time, with them around, he could find out all kinds of news.They are not here, it is not easy to know something in the morning.

But what is the meaning of the emperor's words?Baoyu was puzzled for a moment.I could only follow Tu Yao's words, and said: "Sister, I hope the emperor will take care of her."

Tu Yao nodded with a smile, "Of course I will take care of her as much as possible. It's just that Concubine Zhen and the Empress are working hand in hand, and the harem is dominated by the two of them. In many cases, even I have no way to intervene. Especially in the upper palace. For the matter, I have more than enough heart but not enough energy."

Hearing what Tu Yao said, Baoyu was startled, "Your Majesty, could it be that the Emperor..."

Baoyu didn't finish speaking, but the meaning has been expressed.

In the past, the emperor would not say that he was unable to intervene in the palace, but now that he said it like this, it can be seen that the relationship between the two is already on the same level.

That sister Yuan Chun is in danger.

It was only because of the favor of the emperor that he was able to barely gain a foothold.If the emperor stood on the side of Concubine Zhen, it would be hard to say to my sister.

Tu Fei smiled, "Bao Yu, you are a smart man and Xiao Ran's disciple, so you are not afraid to tell you some things. The Emperor has been confused by Mrs. Zhen and the maids around her, and used pills indiscriminately, leading to confusion. Yesterday This one is actually thinking of decreeing to abolish my throne and promote Ning County King to the throne. If it wasn't for the lack of energy and fainting for a while, this decree may have already reached Zhen's hands."

Baoyu's expression changed.However, seeing that the emperor and the master both had a well-thought-out look, he felt that he was making a fuss again.

How can these masters of political struggle be so easy to be fooled?At the Emperor's place, Tu Yao must have inserted the nail long ago.

The master should also wish that these people would jump out as soon as possible, so as to end them sooner.

"The emperor has a countermeasure?" Baoyu asked softly.

Tu Yao talked to him so much all at once, but he didn't think he was attractive enough to be worthy of the emperor's attention.The only possibility is that Tu Yao needs him to do something.

Tu Yao said lightly: "There are some strategies, and I'm telling you this now to prepare you mentally. The child in your sister's womb should not be born."

Baoyu was startled, "Your Majesty..."

Tu Yao waved his hand, "It's not me, I don't need to use a baby as a means. It's Concubine Zhen, she has a deep taboo against your sister, and now she has completely won over the emperor. No matter how careful your sister is, , I'm afraid I won't be able to escape her murderous hands."

After a pause, Tu Yao said again: "In the past, I could still provide her with some help. But now, in order not to startle the snake, many of my hidden stakes have to be put on hold, and I can't take care of your sister."

Baoyu knew from the beginning that Yuanchun's child should not be born.But I didn't expect that it was already this time, but I still had to give up this child.

"Your Majesty, my sister's life..."

Tu Yao said: "You can rest assured that your sister's life will not be in the way. Concubine Zhen dare not do things too extreme."

When Baoyu returned to Rongguo Mansion, it was already late.

Entering the Yihong Courtyard, I saw the bronzing post handed over by Xiren.Lin Ruhai invited him to come to the house for a talk.

Baoyu frowned and asked: "Uncle Lin's appointment with me, do old ladies and wives know?"

Xiren said: "The old lady and the wife both know. I heard from the servants of Lin's mansion that Mr. Lin admired the poems of Master Bao very much. This time I invited you over to discuss knowledge. The old lady was very happy to hear that, and said Young Master Lin's knowledge is very good, Second Master can be valued by him, and in the future, he must be the number one scholar."

When Baoyu heard this, he almost spit.

He also doesn't know the Four Books and Five Classics, so he might not even be able to pass the provincial examination, let alone the number one scholar in the palace examination in the future.

Early in the morning of the second day, after Baoyu finished washing, he went to ask Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang to greet him, and then got into the carriage and went to Lin's mansion.

Although Baoyu didn't come to Lin's residence many times, he knew everyone he should know.When he got off the carriage, he saw the butler, Lin Zhong, waiting by his side.

"Steward Lin." Baoyu greeted.

"Second Master Bao." Lin Zhong bowed respectfully.

The two exchanged pleasantries, talked and laughed, and entered the gate together.

Lin Zhong invited Baoyu to the living room and said, "The master has not come back from court, please sit down for a while, Master Bao."

After a while, two pretty little maids brought tea and snacks.

Lin Zhong talked with Baoyu for a while, and because of other matters, he pleaded guilty and withdrew.

Baoyu drank Lin Fu's Biluochun and admired the paintings of famous masters in the living room, it was not very boring.

Lin Ruhai didn't come back until the second cup of tea was finished.

Baoyu got up and saluted, Lin Ruhai said straight to the point: "Baoyu, I asked you to come here this time, in fact, I have something to ask for."

Baoyu laughed and said, "That's out of the question. You are my uncle. What can you use the word 'begging' for?"

Lin Ruhai cuddled up to these words, and stopped going around in circles, and directly spoke out his troubles.

Baoyu was stunned.Unexpectedly, Daiyu's marriage would be resolved by him in the end, so he couldn't help but smile wryly.