Drunk in the Red Chamber Lying on Beauty's Lap

Jia Zheng is discussing Baoyu's marriage with Mrs. Wang in the east courtyard of Rongxi Hall in Jia's mansion.

Mrs. Wang has been quite anxious since Baochai and Ji.Taking advantage of Jia Zheng's good mood today, he made a few remarks.

"Master, Baoyu is also fourteen this year, so it's time to meet some girls from the right family."

"You decide these things." Jia Zheng didn't care much about these things, and after saying this, he snorted displeasedly, "He knows how to mess around all day long, and he doesn't even want to be a famous person Go to the exam. If you haven't accomplished your achievements, you haven't accomplished your career, I'm afraid even the well-matched ladies will look down on him."

When Mrs. Wang heard that Jia Zheng had demoted Baoyu to nothing, she immediately became unhappy.But she also knew Jia Zheng's personality, so she didn't argue with him immediately, but skipped Jia Zheng's words behind, and replied directly to his previous words: "So, then I will start to see each other. After my daughter's family and Ji It is often necessary to discuss marriage. Baoyu is like a child who can't grow up. Instead of finding a young person and messing around with him all day long, it is better to find an older and more sensible person who can persuade him to learn from him with an open mind good."

"You are his mother, you decide."

"Master, don't worry, I will definitely find a virtuous wife for Baoyu." Mrs. Wang said softly.

Jia Zheng nodded, stood up and said, "I'll go to the study first if I have official business. Second wife, you can figure out the inner house."

Mrs. Wang got up and sent Jia Zheng out, the smile on her mouth could no longer be concealed.With Jia Zheng's words, she can operate well.

Baochai is gentle and virtuous, and good at managing family affairs.As long as Baoyu marries Baochai, he will certainly be able to control the entire Errong Mansion in the hands of Erfang.

"Ma'am, my concubine and Miss Bao are here," Jin Chuan reported.

"Please." Mrs. Wang was thinking about Baoyu's marriage, but she didn't expect Baochai to come over.

"Sister, I heard that the empress ordered all the girls to live in the garden?"

Aunt Xue held her daughter Baochai's hand and came slowly.

Mrs. Wang replied with a smile: "Isn't that right? Your Majesty said it's a good garden, it's a pity to be idle there, and it's just a good time for Baochai and his sisters to live in it. Wouldn't it be beautiful to enjoy the flowers and the scenery in their spare time?"

While talking, Mrs. Wang took Aunt Xue to sit down again, and asked Jin Chuan to make good tea.

Aunt Xue is smiling brightly today, and Baochai seems to have dressed up on purpose.She was wearing a light purple cross-collar long jacket, and underneath was a pleated skirt of the same color, embroidered with large peony flowers.A velvet cloak was draped over it.There was a step rock inserted into the bun that had not seen any decorations in the past, and it swayed gracefully as she walked, making her white and tender face even more charming.

The two sisters sat on both sides of the kang table, while Baochai sat on the chair at the lower end of Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "I just told Baoyu yesterday to let him live in the garden. Unexpectedly, the old lady hurriedly found many precious ornaments for him to bring in."

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "The old lady's love for Baoyu is really afraid of melting in her mouth, and afraid of falling when she holds it in her hand."

Mrs. Wang also said a few words, and then looked at Baochai, "My son, you were wronged on your birthday."

"Baochai is only celebrating her birthday, and there are banquets and dramas, and the old ladies and wives also attend in person, so there is nothing wrong with it." Baochai smiled softly, as if she really didn't know about Sister Feng's sinister intentions that day.

In Madam Wang's eyes, this statement made Baochai more dignified and general.

"Good boy, you are sensible." Mrs. Wang turned her head to look at Aunt Xue, "Since Your Majesty has made an order, you should also help Baochai to look into the details and see which courtyard in the garden is better?"

Jin Chuan'er brought the tea, and Aunt Xue held the tea and said casually, "Sister, Baochai and I will go in and have a look in two days before making a decision. Does Baoyu have a yard he likes?"

Mrs. Wang shook her head, "I don't know about it, but after listening to people's words, Baoyu has a special liking for that Yihong Courtyard."

Baochai sipped her tea with her head down, thinking about Mrs. Wang's words.

Although her mother's straightforward question made her feel embarrassed, but for her own future, even if she was embarrassed, she still listened carefully.

Baoyu likes Yihong Courtyard, so the Xiaoxiang Pavilion closest to Yihong Courtyard must be prepared for Daiyu.

Thinking of the green bamboos all over the courtyard, Baochai sighed inwardly.Presumably Daiyu would also like it there.

But... Bamboo is very cool, and people with weak constitutions should stay away from it.Daiyu's knowledge is not weaker than hers, you should understand this.

The Xiaoxiang Pavilion is a good summer resort in summer, but if she lives there in winter, Daiyu's body will be weakened again.

I don't know whether Daiyu will ignore her body for Baoyu, or choose another place for her body.

Aunt Xue didn't know what Baochai was thinking. When she heard that Baoyu liked Yihong Courtyard, she immediately smiled and said, "Every scene in the garden has its own charm. Yihong Courtyard, Baoyu has a good eye."

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "Baoyu has been spoiled by the old lady since she was a child. She always picks the best and sends it to him. Once you enter the garden, you will be far away from me. Girl Bao, you have always been sensible and general. When the time comes, help me keep an eye on him."

Baochai hurriedly stood up and said, "I wrote down what my aunt said."

The more Mrs. Wang looked at Baochai, the more satisfied she was, "My dear boy, I will give Baoyu to you. If there is anything wrong with him, just tell him. If he is disobedient, you can tell auntie, and auntie will teach him a lesson for you." .”

Mrs. Wang's pointed words made Baochai very shy, and said slightly annoyed, "Auntie is making fun of me again."

Several people were chatting and laughing, so it was lively, and Zhou Rui's family came in to report: "Madam, Prince Beijing is going to hold a poetry meeting, and he has appointed Second Master Bao to attend."

Mrs. Wang was immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly asked: "When will the poetry meeting be held? Who will participate?"

Zhou Rui's family said: "I heard that it was at the Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing, and all talents from all over the country were invited. In addition to the second master Bao, we also invited the third master Huan."

"What?" Mrs. Wang immediately clenched her handkerchief tightly, "You really invited Huan'er?"

"Yes, ma'am, there is Mr. Huan on the invitation." Zhou Rui's family replied cautiously.

Aunt Xue saw that Mrs. Wang's complexion was wrong, thinking that she was afraid that Jia Huan would take away Baoyu's light, and persuaded her: "Sister, Huan'er has been vulgar since she was a child, even if she participated in the poetry meeting of the Prince of Beijing, she would definitely not be able to become a nobleman." Dharma eyes."

Mrs. Wang took a sip of tea, coughed lightly, and then said, "That's what I'm worried about. Huan'er is vulgar, so she's fine at home. If she loses face on such occasions, Baoyu will probably be troubled by him too. gone."

After pondering for a while, Mrs. Wang said again: "Your Majesty's invitation cannot be shirked. For the present plan, I can only tell Huan'er to act as low-key as possible when she gets there."