Drunk in the Red Chamber Lying on Beauty's Lap

Thank you for seeing Shui Rong for being so persistent, the booing voices from below became louder again, worried that it would end badly later, so he had to clear his throat and read Baoyu's poem aloud.

When he read the first two lines of the poem, there were still people laughing, but when the last two lines came out, the entire waterside pavilion fell silent inside and outside.Everyone was silently reciting these two lines of poems. As for whether you are a sparrow or a phoenix, then the beholder sees the benevolence, and the wise see the wisdom.

Shui Rong looked at Baoyu's evil smile from a distance, and sighed slightly.This little guy is really annoying.He must be jealous that he asked him such a strange question.

Fortunately, Xie Xie took the initiative to hit the muzzle of the gun, otherwise the embarrassing one would become himself.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong raised his glass from a distance, smiled at Baoyu, and drank the water and wine in the glass.

Baoyu looked at Shui Rong's gesture of apologizing, and also toasted him from a distance.

The two looked at each other and smiled, which seemed to have put an end to this little unhappiness.

At this time, the young man who just played the flute in the water pavilion came to Shui Rong's side: "My lord, who is the genius who made such a good poem? It's time to invite me to talk about it."

Shui Rong didn't want Baoyu to be surrounded by too many people, and he didn't want to do so now.Smiling lightly, he said: "The poem just now was written by the young master of Jia's mansion. He just felt unwell and was supported by his servants to rest."

When the butler heard this, he immediately arranged for someone to ask Baoyu to rest.

Baoyu sat in a remote place, so he didn't disturb others when he left.

When they came to a guest room, Baoyu waved his hand to let the servants leave.He loosened his clothes and fell down on the bed in a big way.

Beijing Palace is really considerate to the guests.There are also two ice basins in this room, so that people don't feel the heat of summer at all.

Lying on the bed, Baoyu didn't feel sleepy, and his heart was turning a thousand times.Yuan Chun wants to go home to visit relatives, but where does the money to build the Grand View Garden come from?

I remember that in the original book it was vaguely mentioned that the Jia family took over Lin Ruhai's property and built the magnificent Grand View Garden.

Now Lin Ruhai is living well, but Jia's family is in decline.Where did the money to build the garden come from?

Thinking that the final decline of the Jia Mansion was due to participation in the rebellion.Baoyu decided that even if he used force in the end, he would rob Jia Lian who was going to Pingan Prefecture halfway.

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Aunt Xue frowned, patted Baochai's fair little hand, and sighed: "Chaier, now your aunt's cousin is a concubine, and Jia's family is even higher. You said your aunt agreed Will things change?"

Baochai sighed, and said for a while, "Mother, don't worry. I think Brother Bao is a man with ideas. He is neither warm to me nor sister Lin at the moment, and I can't see who is closer to me. Auntie Although there was a marriage intention in the past, it is different now, Sister Yuanchun is a concubine, and my aunt may choose a daughter-in-law from other nobles."

"It's really possible." Aunt Xue thought for a while, and said, "Why don't I mention to your aunt to settle the matter between you and Baoyu as soon as possible?"

Baochai hurriedly said: "Mom, no, there is no reason for a woman to rush to find a man to propose marriage. Baoyu and I are not too old. Wait a minute. If it's really difficult, it's better to find a well-matched home."

Baochai knew that since Yuanchun became a concubine, the distance between her and Baoyu has grown a lot.At this time, he didn't care about being shy, but expressed all the plans in his heart at once.

Although she has a good impression of Baoyu, it is also because Baoyu is the only outsider she can see.Based on her family background, even if she doesn't marry Baoyu, it's okay to marry an imperial merchant or other noble family.How can I make my mother feel ashamed at my aunt?

Aunt Xue was really anxious just now.Hearing Baochai's words, she sighed faintly: "I have wronged my son. If the matter between you and Baoyu fails, mother will definitely choose a good family for you, and then I will give you more dowry money so that you can stand tall in your in-law's house." look up."

"Mom..." Baochai was embarrassed by Aunt Xue's words, so she couldn't help lowering her head.

"Why are you shy with your mother? You will be ready next year, and mother will naturally plan for your future."

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Mrs. Wang is worrying at the moment.

Aunt Xue has sent a big gift since Yuan Chun was crowned concubine, and Lin Ruhai also prepared a big gift to congratulate her.

Adding the 10 taels from Jia Amnesty, the 10 taels from Jia Zhen, and the 5 taels from the old lady, there are almost three 10,000+ taels in the account now.

It looks like a lot of money, but not to mention the external projects, just the antique furnishings in the inner yards, furniture, tables and chairs, door curtain embroidery, flowers, birds, insects and fish, this is a lot of money.

In addition, they have to send people to the south of the Yangtze River to buy maids, little actors, and look for little novice monks and little nuns.Which one doesn't want money?Besides, I don’t know how many people are greedy for ink among them. Three 10,000+ taels is really not enough to spend.

Thinking of the missing silver taels, Mrs. Wang couldn't help but think of Xue's family.The Xue family in Jinling was born in an imperial merchant family with a fortune of millions.If you can get help from Xue's family, Yuanzi will have a source of income.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang came to Lixiangyuan.

Aunt Xue and Baochai just lamented that the gap with Jia's family was getting bigger and bigger, but they didn't expect Mrs. Wang to show her intention to ask for help at this moment.

Aunt Xue felt that even if Baoyu and Baochai's marriage failed, the Xue family's business in the capital would depend on Jia's protection, so she generously lent 10 taels.

Mrs. Wang thanked her with a smile, and asked Baochai to visit her more often on weekdays.The conversation was the same as in the past, and there was no trace of the arrogance of the concubine's mother.

After Mrs. Wang left, Aunt Xue took Baochai's hand and said with a smile: "My son, this is a village where there is no way out, and there is another village. I think your aunt still likes you so much."

Baochai also breathed a sigh of relief.But thinking about the 10 taels of silver borrowed, he hesitated slightly: "Mom, how big is the garden at Auntie's house? Is the 10 taels not enough?"

Aunt Xue said: "Is this the emperor's concubine comparable to ordinary people? No matter how much money you throw in it, you can earn it back."

Baochai was a little disappointed.If she had succeeded in the draft, wouldn't she have had such a glorious time?

Mrs. Wang borrowed 10 taels from Xue's family, thinking it would last for a while, and at night Jia Mu sent someone to send over another 10 taels, but it turned out that Lin Ruhai sent someone to send it.

Madam Wang looked at the 20 taels of silver note in front of her and sighed heavily.

The Xue family, the Lin family, raised their hands and it was 10 taels.Their Rongguo Mansion really became more and more lonely.

I just hope Yuanchun can live up to his expectations.

If the emperor is still in good health, he will be a man and a half woman.Even if the Jia family has a backer.

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Baoyu thought about it in the Beijing Palace, and finally fell asleep.When I woke up, it was already the moon in the western sky.

Looking at Shui Rong sitting next to him, Baoyu pouted: "It's so late today, I'm sure I'll be scolded again when I go back."

Shui Rong smiled and said: "I have already sent someone to inform Zheng Gong. You will stay in the palace today."

Baoyu was surprised: "My master actually agreed?"

Shui Rong nodded: "This is a good thing, what do you disagree with?"

Baoyu was speechless.

Could it be that Jia Zheng couldn't see that King Beijing had something wrong with him?

Still see it, but still acquiesce?

If it was the latter, then Baoyu would have to reassess the thickness of Mr. Zheng's face.