Love of Friends in the Red Chamber

But Jia Cong originally dragged Baoyu to see Daiyu under the behest of Aunt Lin, but at this time he heard Jiarui flatly evade Aunt Lin not being able to see the guests, so he was taken aback, bowed his head and drank tea without saying a word, thinking secretly.But Baoyu was already in a daze, and just begged: "Then don't disturb Aunt Lin's dying, maybe let me see Sister Lin?"

Even though Jia Cong was ignorant of world affairs, he couldn't help breaking into a cold sweat—how could anyone speak like that?Sure enough, Jia Rui was taken aback for a moment, and then his face darkened: "Brother Shi is so confused, and sister-in-law is weak in the boudoir. How can I see outside men for no reason?" But Jia Cong knew that Baoyu was usually a very sensitive person. Daiyu was confused, afraid that he would say something worse, and that they would not look good to each other, so she hurriedly smoothed things over and said: "Mr. Lin doesn't know something. Although our brother and sister Lin are cousins, because we have been in Taiyuan since we were young." Madam brought her up at her knees, and it is different from other relatives, they are like brothers and sisters in my own family, so when we learned that Sister Lin came home, my brother and I missed him very much, and we came here to visit today."

Uncle Lin showed a smile: "So..." He turned around and ordered a servant girl to go to the backyard to deliver a message. After a while, the servant girl came back to deliver a message: "Madam, Miss, please invite Second Master Bao and Third Master Cong to speak in the backyard." .”

Hearing this, Baoyu immediately stood up, as impatient as if he was about to fly over, but Jia Cong still politely greeted Mr. Lin, and then followed Baoyu to the backyard graciously.I saw that the courtyard of the Lin family mansion was open and grand, although Jia Cong was used to his own home's carved beams and jade masonry, compared with the Lin family, he felt that it was more rich than noble but not elegant enough.The trees in the courtyard are flourishing and thriving. Although it is early winter, there is no sign of withering. Jia Cong thought that every plant and tree also coincided with the temperament of the host...

Turning a few turns along the corridor, and passing two courtyards, is Aunt Lin's main house.The layout of the house is in the Jiangnan pattern, the rosewood tables are arranged in a patchwork order, Daiyu and Aunt Lin are sitting on the kang in the back room, and a celadon ice-cracked hexagonal vase is placed on the small kang table behind them. A wintersweet that slanted out from the side is just like a flower.Baoyu became ill with love, and his heart was fried. When he saw Daiyu, he felt tears in his eyes. He hurriedly resisted to greet Aunt Lin. Aunt Lin smiled and asked his old lady and his wife how well. Finally, he couldn't help but tell Daiyu: "Sister Lin, why didn't you just leave without telling me? You know I've..." He wiped his tears with his sleeve.

Although Daiyu was sentimental in her heart, she also resented Mrs. Wang for looting the Xiaoxiang Pavilion in disregard of her own dignity, and even more resented Baoyu for not knowing her own difficulties, but instead complaining, but how she said in front of everyone, she just bowed her head and remained silent.Aunt Lin smiled and said: "Second Master Bao said it strangely. I personally picked up our girl when she came home, and I got the promise of your old lady and wife. Why do you have to tell Master Bao, but I don't want to?" understood."

The silly thought in Baoyu's mind was that his love for Daiyu should be known and recognized by all the elders, so he replied foolishly: "Aunt Lin doesn't know something. Ever since Sister Lin came to my house, she and I have always been together. In the same place, we have never been separated for a day—that day I heard that my sister had left, and my soul was gone. If Cong'er hadn't invited me to see Sister Lin today, I would have told my grandmother immediately to pick up my sister. Just go back."

Aunt Lin laughed and got angry, and she was too lazy to have a serious argument with this silly boy, she just sighed: "It turns out that Second Master Bao came here to make his own decisions, but it's not right, so you don't have to worry your wife again." Then she ordered The butler lady beside him said: "Go to some decent people, go back to the old lady and the wife of Jia's mansion, and say that I will leave the two young masters at home to have dinner and send them back properly." The family servants quickly agreed to go Here, Aunt Lin took Daiyu's dignity and mood into consideration, and stopped picking on Baoyu, but chose some things that young people like to listen to and play, and soon the housekeeper will pass on the meal.

Lin Jiarui did not enter the back hall, there was a foreigner, and the two daughters-in-law of the Lin family did not show up, only Aunt Lin was with her.The dishes on the table are light and delicate, different from the big fish and meat in Jia's mansion. Although it is winter, there is only a hot pot of tofu and mushrooms on the table, which is delicious, and there is also a duck, which is fragrant and crispy. I don't know what concocted it.Jia Cong asked, and Aunt Lin smiled and said, "This is the way in the south. It's called tangerine peel duck."

Baoyu said: "Isn't tangerine peel a blind medicine? It can adjust the appetite, dry dampness and reduce phlegm. My family has Chuanbei tangerine peel paste all year round. How can it be used for cooking? It's not bad, it is sweet after bitterness."

Daiyu said with a smile: "Brother Bao is not from the south, I don't know that the tangerine peel is really a good food." Aunt Lin continued: "That is, the tangerine peel used today is the authentic seven-colored orange peel that our family produces on Jushan in Xinhui. Aged tangerine peel, which has completely dispelled anger, is the most nourishing, although it is a medicine, we use it for cooking, soup, and snacks in the south, what day will we not use it?"

Jia Cong felt obedient and said, "It turns out that there is a mountain of oranges in my aunt's house. No wonder today's tangerine peel duck has a strong taste. Naturally, the best tangerine peel is used." Aunt Lin was proud, and replied: "The third master said The tea tangerines on my family's Jushan Mountain are the seedlings I personally selected back then, and the best tangerine peels in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are all from my family." She turned to Daiyu again and said, "Miss, don't underestimate this tangerine peel. Although the interest is low, it is rare. Every household can’t live without it, and the longer the tangerine peel is stored, the more valuable it becomes, and the income from Jushan is the most stable among all kinds of land, and it is actually the first choice for making a fortune—Miss looks at the account books these days, pay more attention to this place.”

Daiyu agreed, but Baoyu was unhappy again: "Sister Lin is weak, and she is afraid of being too busy. She doesn't care about anything in my house. She only wants to rest in peace and honor. How come she has to take care of the bills when she comes to Lin's house?" She has always been a naive person, so she said to Daiyu immediately, "How can my sister be so impatient with such mundane things? It's better not to worry about it." Daiyu didn't answer, feeling a little impatient in her heart.

Aunt Lin laughed and said: "It's true that the second master Bao is a person who doesn't care about everything. If you want to come to a family like ours, the girl will learn to be a housekeeper when she grows up. Didn't you see your third girl? She is a good housekeeper Even the relatives near and far don’t know about it. Even Miss Bao is a relative, and she still helps manage the housework at the aunt’s house, which means to learn from your Lian’s second grandma.” Daiyu often felt stabbed by this matter, I know that this is the expression of Mrs. Wang's dislike of herself but of Baochai, but it is difficult to talk to Baoyu. At this time, it depends on Baoyu's situation.

Anyone could tell that Aunt Lin was calling Baoyu, but Baoyu didn't feel it, so he just frowned and said, "I always persuade my third sister to stop worrying about those mundane things, but she doesn't listen. It’s a good girl’s house. Every day, I just calculate with those old ladies, and even the poetry club has stopped.” Daiyu glanced at him and said, “But don’t stop the girl, if she doesn’t do this, the mansion Life is even more difficult, and now it is not as good as it was before. Although I don't care about things, I know that there are too many people in the house, and few people come in. If I don't save money, I'm afraid I won't even be able to keep my face." Baoyu said: " It's up to him..." He suddenly realized that he was afraid of speaking inappropriately and making Daiyu unhappy, so he swallowed the rest of the words back.

Aunt Lin knew what he meant, she was helpless to see him refusing to grow up so much, she just sneered in her heart, and became more and more dissatisfied with Baoyu.Jia Cong slowly took the vegetables, but his heart was beating suddenly. He instinctively knew that he was no joke at all, but now due to various changes, he might become the protagonist.

After dinner and refreshments, the maids washed their hands with water and poured tea again. Everyone drank tea and talked, and Daiyu was depressed. He would think for her, and he didn't have any responsibility, so even if he had a thousand words, he couldn't talk about it. Jia Cong was indifferent and easy-going, and his words were quite congenial. Daiyu discussed poetry and calligraphy with him for a while, and Baoyu was full of emotion She couldn't say anything, but she was even more dazed when she looked at her. She didn't speak, and just looked at Daiyu stupidly.Aunt Lin became more and more displeased with Baoyu, and because of Daiyu's embarrassment, she told him that Daiyu thought Baoyu was the most important thing in her heart.Jia Cong naturally knew what he meant, but he was the one who could endure humiliation the most, not to mention that he could only look up to Daiyu, but now he was so humble that he was willing to be the dust on her feet, so he naturally obeyed her wishes all the time.

After a while, the lady housekeeper who had just been sent to Jia's mansion came back, and brought Zijuan and Xueyan who stayed in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion to watch and pack their things.Aunt Lin went to the outer hall to inquire, Jia Cong also came out with an excuse, and both of them left space for Bao Dai to talk about their intimate feelings.Baoyu waited until there was no outsider in sight, then shed tears again, took Daiyu's hand and said, "My dear sister, my heart has been gouged out, you come back with me."

Daiyu also shed tears, but said: "Brother Bao, how do you tell me to go back? People have sent people to my house to pick up the stolen goods. This is obviously chasing guests. I still insist on keeping it, just waiting for others." Are you going to kick me out face to face?"

Baoyu was taken aback, and said: "I can't complain about my wife behind my back, but my wife didn't treat you as an outsider. Didn't the sisters' houses have been searched? Good sister, I will apologize to you for my wife, you go back."

Daiyu's heart stagnated, and she sneered: "You only think about yourself, but you don't think about me. After all, I am different from your girl, and my wife is not careless——sister Bao's house has not been copied. Pick it up?"

Baoyu wanted to argue, but she saw Aunt Lin bringing Zijuan back to the back room. Zijuan was a little anxious. Don’t you know? Madam went to the garden today and inspected people all over the garden, and kicked out anyone who didn’t like it—Fangguan, Si’er, and Qingwen from Yihong Courtyard were all kicked out. "Zijuan's eye circles turned red when she said that, "Then Qingwen was so sick that she couldn't lift her head up, so she was framed out by two women, and the wife asked her to take out all her underwear, and she didn't have a biological child. Father and mother, you are just a useless elder brother, I'm afraid I can't take care of her—now I don't know whether to live or die."

Baoyu was blown out of his soul immediately, and couldn't care about anything else, so he was about to leave immediately.Aunt Lin called for someone to prepare a car to take him back. Baoyu lost her mind and refused to go back. Although Daiyu knew that he was thinking about Qingwen, she couldn't help it. Feeling uncomfortable, Aunt Lin asked Zijuan, Qingzhi and others to take care of the girl and go back to her room to rest.

After all the servants had left, Aunt Lin sighed: "This Baoyu is really a silver-like pewter gun head. He has no responsibility. I really despise him more and more. It would be a pity if Daiyu matched him." Yes." Jia Cong sat on the edge of the Kang with a tea bowl in his hand, lightly flipped the lid of the bowl with one hand, smiled and said nothing, and said for a while, "But Daiyu still has him in her heart." Aunt Lin said: "Of course, However, the big heart of the National People's Congress is not the same as when a child was a child. Some things will gradually be pondered and pondered. Baoyu's trouble this time has really lost a lot of points. Moreover, his mother's thoughts are clear this time. Jie, I can't tolerate Daiyu anymore, the old lady is old, how can she beat the mother of the imperial concubine?"

Jia Cong laughed and said, "Auntie thinks I have something to do?" Aunt Lin glanced at him and said, "At this moment, I still can't make it, but if you can win the first place, you will try for the gold list in the spring, which is just in time. At that time, you have to take your time in front of Daiyu, just like the tangerine peel, the older it gets, the more fragrant it becomes, and it moistens things silently." Jia Cong nodded repeatedly.