The Lady of the Red Chamber

Mrs. Xing was already depressed because Mrs. Wang was able to get some good things from time to time. At this time, she heard Daiyu's words and looked at Yingchun in surprise: "Today you also met Princess Huining."

Yingchun smiled softly, stood up and gave Jia Mu a little blessing: "I was riding with Miss Yunda, but I was lucky enough to meet the princess Yuyan. The princess also specially rewarded Hongyun tea. Sister Lin and I After discussing, this kind of good thing must first be respected to the ancestors, and I also want to let other sisters share it together."

As soon as the words fell, Siqi and Xueyan walked in, each holding a tray with many exquisite small jars in their hands.

Daiyu and Yingchun first went to Xueyan and Siqi respectively, took a porcelain jar and held it in front of Jiamu.

Mother Jia looked at her filial granddaughter and granddaughter, grinning from ear to ear, and hurriedly called Yuanyang to put it away: "You two really have a heart. Such a good thing is thinking of my old lady, so I just follow you Yuan Chun is like a big sister, filial and caring."

Daiyu and Yingchun didn't take the credit either. They smiled and joked with Jia Mu, and then presented the small porcelain pots to the two wives of King Xing, and distributed them to the sisters.

Not to mention Jia Lan, even Jia Huan was not left behind.He even asked someone to send a copy to Lixiangyuan.

Although the portions are limited, each person does not get much.But this kind of offering is a kind of honor.For a while, everyone was full of praise for Yingchun Daiyu, and even flattered Mrs. Xing as a good teacher, which made Mrs. Wang feel ashamed.

Mother Jia looked at the granddaughters lovingly, and looked at Wang suddenly said: "Second daughter-in-law, tomorrow the second prince and concubine will hold a flower viewing banquet, so you can bring Lin girl, second girl and fourth girl with you."

Mrs. Wang was already impatient because she was compared to Mrs. Xing. After listening to Jia's mother's order, she was even more aggrieved thinking that she might have to make wedding dresses for others after all her hard work.She couldn't refute Jia Mu's words, she could only stand up and respond: "Yes, old ancestor."

Lin Daiyu's complexion sank instantly after hearing what Jia Mu said, and she looked up at the fragrant greenery in Rongqing Hall, with a flash of guilt in her eyes: "Old Ancestor, don't blame Yu'er this time.

Baoyu originally wanted to show off in front of the sisters with Hongyun tea, but he didn't expect that Daiyu and Yingchun also had it, let alone that all the sisters had it now.

He suddenly felt that it was not very interesting, so he held up his interest and chatted with the sisters for a few more words.Because it was getting late, everyone also took their leave.

Lin Daiyu returned to her room, and after going to bed under the service of Zijuan and Xueyan, she stared at the top of the bed embossed with landscapes, and the words of Princess Huining today flashed repeatedly in her mind.

Princess Huining belittled several princesses in His Highness the Second Prince's house in front of them today, which is enough to show how much the Sixth Prince and the Second Prince are in the same situation.Although she doesn't understand the affairs of the court, she also knows the reason why one minister should not serve two masters.

Now she has a good relationship with her aunt, not to mention that Xu Xu told her father that he will be transferred back to Beijing soon.Now that she has gotten close to Slowly, she must never get close to the Second Prince's Mansion again.

Thinking of this, Daiyu's eyes gradually cleared up, bit her lower lip, and leaned forward quietly.

After discovering that Zijuan and Xueyan had fallen asleep, they became ruthless.Holding the edge of the quilt with both hands, he gently turned the soft brocade quilt to one side, exposing his entire body to the cool night wind.

Daiyu thought about it, but she still felt that it was not enough, so she bent down and pulled her snow-white silk obscene trousers from the hem to her knees, and even rolled up her sleeves.

Daiyu was weak and had no good health in Rongguo Mansion. After doing these actions, she broke out in a thin layer of sweat. The night wind blew gently, and after taking away some heat, it was icy cold again.

It has just rained heavily, and the empty room is not stuffy, but has accumulated a lot of coldness that is rare in summer nights.

Daiyu had goosebumps all over her body, curled up her shivering body, and wanted to get into the warm bed several times, but she still tried her best to restrain herself.

Just like that, Daiyu hugged her shoulders and fell asleep in a daze.

At the same time, Rikain.

Xue Baochai has been claiming to be sick for a few days, and this is not entirely her excuse.

After Yun Qinghu humiliated her severely for a while, she returned to Lixiangyuan in a trance, feeling anxious, the heat and poison broke out, and the Lengxiang pills that had been taken for several days did not heal.

These days Xue Baochai is not even willing to leave the house.Even if Daiyu and Sanchun came to visit her occasionally, she felt that the other party was mocking her silently: a merchant's daughter, with a bad status, how could she have the face to continue living in the prestigious Duke's mansion.

Seeing Baochai so depressed, Aunt Xue felt very distressed, and she refused all social engagements, and stayed by Baochai's side all day, trying her best to untie Baochai's knot.

It just so happened that Zijuan came to deliver Hongyun tea today, and Aunt Xue became a little impatient when she saw that it was from Daiyu's side.But it's not easy to brush off Daiyu's face, so he can only force himself to say a few polite words, accept the tea and order Xiangling to send Zijuan out.

Baochai leaned on the couch with loose hair, listened to the movement outside, looked at Aunt Xue who came in, and closed her eyes tiredly: "Mom, what did that girl Zijuan come here for?"

Aunt Xue handed the small white porcelain jar to Xue Baochai, curled her lips, a little disdainful: "Today, Miss Lin and the second girl were invited by Miss Yun to ride a horse together, and they were lucky enough to meet Princess Huining. I ordered Hongyun tea. No, that girl Zijuan is here to deliver tea."

Xue Baochai's eyes flickered: "Red Cloud Tea."

He reached out and took the exquisite small porcelain jar from Aunt Xue, lifted the lid, and sniffed carefully with his eyes closed: "The color is right and the taste is fragrant, it really is a good tea for offering."

Aunt Xue looked at the tea, a small tea ball was as red as sand, served on the icy white porcelain surface, it was so bright that it was even dazzling, she was inexplicably angry: "Thanks for being so kind to Miss Lin, the Yun family The girl humiliated you so much, and she acted like a normal person. Now she is sending such good tea, obviously just to show off."

Unexpectedly, Baochai didn't follow Aunt Xue's words this time, but laughed twice, hoarse and gloomy.Then he held the porcelain pot tightly, and his eyes burst into light: "Who will let others have the capital to show off? Mom, auntie, is she going to the second prince's mansion for a banquet tomorrow?"

"Yes." Aunt Xue nodded, looked at Baochai, and gently tucked a strand of her temple hair behind her ear: "You have been in poor health recently, I have pushed it for you."

"No." Xue Baochai grabbed Aunt Xue's hand suddenly, looked at Aunt Xue, with an abnormal flush on her pale face: "Mom, go and tell Auntie that I will go together tomorrow. "

"Chaier, what's the matter with you?" Aunt Xue looked at Xue Baochai, who was obviously out of spirits, and raised her hand to cover her forehead worriedly: "You have not been in good health recently, and what happens tomorrow, in case What if you can't handle it?"

Xue Baochai grabbed Aunt Xue's hand and put it in front of her. Thinking of something, she raised the corners of her lips and smiled: "Mom, don't worry, I just figured it out."

Aunt Xue looked obviously puzzled.

Xue Baochai held up the red cloud tea in his hand, and fondly touched the cold porcelain jar: "The girl from the Yun family can be so arrogant in the mansion, isn't it because she stands behind the Sixth Prince's mansion? If we can find a backer, Who in this mansion would dare to look down on us?"

Aunt Xue knew this truth, nodded thoughtfully, and quickly realized: "But we came to Beijing to choose the princess and princess to attend the school. Why bother to go to the second prince's mansion again?" .”

Xue Baochai shook her head, with a hint of sarcasm on her lips: "Mom, you don't know how close the Yun family girl is to Miss Lin, and how much she doesn't want to see me. If she wants to ruin my future, she will hold her badge Princess Ning chose me, so what should I do?"

The Xue family has long been secretly lining up for the second prince's mansion. If she is really chosen by Princess Huining, among other things, the second prince will not be able to please her first.

Aunt Xue's heart skipped a beat at Baochai's words.She didn't think too much about it, but she just felt that since her daughter was already disgusted by the girls of the Yun family, if she was chosen by Princess Huining again, wouldn't it be that her daughter would be tortured to death.

Holding Xue Baochai's hand, Aunt Xue pinched Baochai's hand nervously and deformed without noticing: "My son, what should I do now?"

Xue Baochai suffered from pain, but let Aunt Xue hold it, so that she could be clear-headed: "So, tomorrow, I must go to the Second Prince's Mansion with Auntie to win the favor of the princesses. Even if there is only one."

"Mom, now my aunt has moved out of Rongxi Hall and moved into the East Courtyard. If it weren't for Sister Yuanchun, I'm afraid there wouldn't even be a place for my aunt and the others in this mansion. The second girl and Lin girl are close, which is equivalent to the second girl's help." The Dafang won the support of the Zhen Guohou's Mansion. If I can help my aunt get the support of the Second Prince's Mansion, no matter how much my aunt loves Sister Yuanchun, for Baoyu's sake, she has to respect us."

Aunt Xue herself was not stupid, after Baochai's analysis, she immediately understood what Baochai meant.Patting Baochai's hand, the more he thought about it, the more excited he became: "Yes. If that's the case, then a golden and jade marriage..."

Xue Baochai's emerald eyebrows moved slightly, she leaned over to cover Aunt Xue's mouth, and listened attentively.It wasn't until she was sure that no one was listening, that she whispered, "Mom, you must never say that again."

Xue Baochai was thinking about how she would answer in front of the second prince and concubine tomorrow, and she had even seen her bright future, Xue Rong, who had been sluggish for many days, swept away the haze: "If it is in the second prince's mansion...then our Xue family, maybe There will be an imperial concubine. This Jia family will not be able to rely on our Xue family in the future."

Aunt Xue didn't expect her daughter to have such great ambitions, and her eyes widened in horror.But thinking of the possible prospects in the future, he clenched Xue Baochai's hand again and said in a trembling voice, "My son, if you really make up your mind, then even if mom runs out of money, she will definitely fight with you."

"Eleventh, the Jia's family also went to the flower viewing feast at the second child's place today?"

Situ Jin was sitting in the sixth prince's study, leisurely looking at the travel notes in his hand.Hearing Brother Six's question, he immediately put down his book and sat upright: "Yes. The second wife of the Jia family also brought the third lady from their house, the eldest lady from the Ning mansion next door, and the guest lady from the Xue family."

"Oh?" The sixth prince put down the pen in his hand, sat next to Situ Jin, took a sip from the teacup, "I heard that there is a second lady in their house, and Lin Ruhai's daughter is also living here now. That's all Did you ignore them?"

"That's not true." Thinking about the information that came back, Situ Jin shook her head, leaning on the back of the chair with an inexplicable expression: "It is said that Ms. Lin is too sick to get up, so the Jia family specially invited the imperial physician The second miss is going to take care of Miss Lin, so they will stay at home together."

The sixth prince raised his eyebrows, and his smile was quite meaningful: "This Lin Ruhai's daughter is really smart."

Thinking of the meeting yesterday, Situ Jin also sighed a little: "Ms. Lin's heart is more than dry. I don't know how Lin Ruhai's pedantic temperament has raised such a daughter."

The sixth prince was obviously very satisfied with Lin Daiyu's knowledge and interest. After thinking for a while, he said, "Gai Ming'er asked Hong'er and Huan Huan to come and check. At any rate, Lin Ruhai is also from our side, so we still have to give him the face he deserves."

Situ Jin inexplicably thought of Jia Yuanchun in the backyard, and suddenly felt very happy: "Then the second wife of the Jia family must have an ugly face."

The sixth prince couldn't deny it, looked at Situ Jin, and knocked on the table: "The Qin family, have you found out?"

Hearing this question, the Eleventh Prince's complexion instantly turned dark.

"There is really something wrong with Qin Ye's origin." Situ Jin thought that he was almost tricked by the second prince, and there was something wrong with his whole body, and his expression was not good: "It's just a clerk from the Ministry of Industry, an eighth-rank sesame official, but his background is clean. Innocent. The most wonderful thing is that all neighbors and towns can testify, and there is no flaw."

Situ Jin became annoyed when she thought of the news that the secret guard had found out overnight: "If you really want to be so innocent, how could you get into the Rongguo Mansion, which is all over the world. The second child is really good at playing tricks."

"What's the rush?" The sixth prince glanced at Situ Jin, who was quite dissatisfied, and said leisurely: "This Qin family is just a daughter, and it seems that there is no big disturbance at present. As long as there are no descendants, let her jump around." After a few years, the second child can give me an explanation."

"But sixth brother, second brother did this, does Concubine Zhen of Zhaoyang Palace know?"

The sixth prince gave Situ Jin a funny look, and nodded his head: "You, why are you living and going back. How could the second child tell Concubine Zhen Gui about this kind of thing."

Concubine Zhen is the ruthless representative of the center of the harem, a fighter among ruthless people.If she finds out that the second prince has such a dirty bloodline, she must not go mad directly.Let alone Qin Keqing, even the Qin family is estimated to be directly killed in flames.

Situ Jin rubbed her forehead, thinking about the way the second prince and the second prince's concubine get along with each other like ice, and then thinking about the rumor that the second prince was romantic in the capital 16 years ago, shook his head, and sighed: "I didn't expect that, A person like the second child who is fickle and trustless can be so infatuated. It seems that I have to face up to my opinion of him again. "

I thought that when Sixth Brother heard what he said, he would say that he was out of tune in private.Unexpectedly, he didn't hear Sixth Brother's reprimand for a long time.

Looking up in astonishment, Situ Jin saw that the sixth prince was holding a hot teacup, looking at the front leisurely, wondering what he was thinking.

After a long time, he sighed, swallowed the hot tea, and seemed to see the anecdote that caused a sensation in the capital 16 years ago again: "The second child really cares about love. It's a pity that after all, he paid for it because of infatuation."

The eleventh prince hadn't been born back then, so he could only piece together the truth from the few words of others.

The sixth prince is not.

He saw with his own eyes that the second prince, Situ Yu, knelt for five days and six nights outside the Zhaoyang Palace in order to win the dancer; People ask for a name.Even the second prince swore in front of the emperor that as long as he could stay with the dancer girl, he could even give up his status as a prince and become a commoner, wandering the world.

How could Emperor Mingxi tolerate such scandals in the royal family?Concubine Zhen would not allow her well-bred son to give up everything for a lowly person.

A month passed like this.The accidental death of the dancer brought an end to all of this.The second prince's temperament changed drastically, becoming more extreme and ruthless.Very different from what he used to be.

Every time the sixth prince recalled this past event, he would sigh endlessly.

The curiosity of the eleventh prince was aroused by the sixth prince, and he really wanted to ask the truth about 16 years ago.But the sixth prince obviously didn't want to mention it, so he just said indifferently: "The second child's scheme is also good. One is to save the lives of the beloved and the daughter. The other is that even if it fails, it will not implicate them in the end. Three Well, it's just thinking that if you really go to the last step, you can also leave behind a restored little princess. But..."

The sixth prince narrowed his eyes: "Then he has to see if I agree or not."

The eleventh prince knew that the sixth prince had a gully in his chest, and the city was extremely deep, so he always took one step and counted three steps.I'm afraid that when he told Sixth Brother the news yesterday, he had already thought of a countermeasure in his mind.

So the eleventh prince didn't say much, just thinking about how the second prince would look after the incident was revealed, he couldn't help showing a smile on his face: that must be very nice.

When Mrs. Wang returned to Jia's mansion, she was called over by Jia's mother before she had time to take a sip of tea.

Entering the Rongqing Hall anxiously, after everyone left, Mrs. Wang asked a little nervously: "Old Ancestor, you are so anxious to call me, but what's the matter?"

Mother Jia pressed her temples and slowly opened her eyes: "Mr. Wang, what happened in the Second Prince's Mansion today?"

Wang tried her best to suppress the uneasiness in her heart, clutching the handkerchief to pretend to be calm: "Old Ancestor, it's nothing, you don't need to work too hard."

Seeing Wang's unrepentant appearance, Jia's mother patted the pillow and shouted sharply: "Evil, how long do you want to hide it from me? Today, Mother Qin, who is next to Concubine Zhen, came to me specially. , told me that you let Baoyu be the companion of the second prince's concubine. Isn't that right?"

Mrs. Wang didn't expect Mother Jia to know about this, and panic flashed across her face. She stood up and took two steps forward, not knowing why Mother Jia was so angry, and said at a loss: "Old ancestor, this... I I didn't know it would happen. Besides, it's not a big deal."

Jia's mother closed her eyes wearily, she was really upset when she saw Wang's appearance.

Mrs. Wang didn't see Jiamu's expression at all. Thinking of what the second concubine said today, she felt that she had made a great contribution: "Old ancestor, as soon as the second concubine saw Bao girl and the others today, she pulled their hands She praised her from head to toe, and immediately selected Bao girl as the princess's entrance attendant. I thought it was all right, but the second concubine suddenly mentioned that the grandson of a side concubine in the mansion was going to study in the Imperial College soon. I asked again if Baoyu was going to enter the Imperial College too. The daughter-in-law really didn’t know how to answer, and before she had time to say a few words, the empress asked Baoyu to be the companion of the emperor’s grandson. But somehow, she just agreed so confusedly gone."

Jia Mu's chest was heaving and unsteady, and she picked up the crutches beside her and leaned on the ground fiercely: "Injustice, injustice. How could Baoyu have a mother like you?"

Mrs. Wang felt aggrieved, but she didn't dare to refute Jia Mu's words, so she could only promise.

"Do you think that even if Baoyu becomes the companion of the second prince's grandchildren, it will not have much impact on his future? So you didn't intend to tell me."

Mrs. Wang didn't speak, but she really thought so.

Since you are studying in the Imperial College, how can ordinary reading be the same as studying with the emperor's grandson?Even if Sister Yuan is in the Sixth Prince's Mansion, but if Baoyu goes to the Second Prince's Mansion, wouldn't their Second House have two escape routes?Although Baoyu was really wronged by being a concubine, what if this concubine really inherited the second prince's rule in the future?

Mother Jia was almost pissed to death by Mrs. Wang's short-sightedness.She really regretted hiring Wang's wife for Zheng'er.Sure enough, women still have to read more books like Zhu'er's daughter-in-law.

Mother Jia looked at Mrs. Wang coldly, and sniffed the snuff box on the small table next to her.The pungent and pungent smell rushed straight to her forehead. After Jia's mother calmed down, she looked up at Mrs. Wang, her always benevolent eyes burst into a sharp light: "Have you ever thought about why the second princess suddenly mentioned that Baoyu should do it?" Accompanied by the emperor's grandson?"

Mrs. Wang was a little confused: "Isn't it because Baoyu will have great fortune in the future?"

"Idiot." Mrs. Wang was almost annoyed by Mrs. Jia's smile, she slapped the pillow hard, and flew into a rage: "This is simply Concubine Zhen's plan to blackmail our Rongguo Mansion, why don't you understand."

Mrs. Wang has lived for so many years, but she is only relatively proficient in inner house affairs on weekdays, and others can't even read the books, and have never experienced a big storm.

Thinking of Nanny Qin's beating with a smile on her face, and thinking of Yuan Chun and Baoyu whose future was half-ruined by Mrs. Wang, Jia's mother felt very distressed: "Concubine Zhen has already noticed that we are swaying because of Sister Yuan. Originally, I asked you to take Baochai and Tanyatou here today because I wanted to throw them out and stabilize Concubine Zhen for the time being. But she probably had already figured out how to deal with us, so she controlled Baoyu by the second prince's side , this is to force us to choose between Yuanchun and Baoyu."

Seeing that Mrs. Wang still didn't understand, Mother Jia sighed deeply: "Stand on the side of His Royal Highness the Second Prince, further, Yuan Chun can be the concubine of the Sixth Prince, and Baoyu also has a bright future. Take a step back..."

Jia Mu smiled bitterly: "We have no way out. Unless we are willing to abandon Baoyu and help Yuanchun with all our strength."

"Old ancestor, how can this be done?" Upon hearing what Jiamu said, Mrs. Wang immediately stood up: "Baoyu was born with a jade in his mouth. This is a rare good fortune. How can we abandon Baoyu."

Mother Jia said harshly, her voice raised a little: "Then we have to give up Yuanchun."

"That's even worse." Mrs. Wang was quite displeased when she heard Jia's mother's words: "Yuan Chun was born on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is a good omen. Not to mention that she was created by our Jia family's efforts. Girl, it must be able to fly to the branches. If we give up Yuanchun, wouldn't our painstaking efforts over the years be in vain."

"You idiot didn't do this." Mother Jia pointed at Mrs. Wang regardless of her demeanor, and gave her a few hard nods from the air: "If you don't agree to the second princess today, maybe our family can still do it." For the time being, I was making false claims with Concubine Zhen. But now? Baoyu has been held in the hands of the Second Prince's Mansion, do you really want to see him tortured to death?"

If the royal family wants to torture a person, it is mostly a bloodless method.Baoyu was spoiled and spoiled since she was a child, how can she bear it?

"As for Sister Yuan." Mother Jia closed her eyes, with an unpredictable expression. It took a long time before she made up her mind: "Sister Yuan has been taken over by His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince. Although she is only a concubine, as long as she can To be loved by His Highness the Sixth Highness is to gain a firm foothold."

Mrs. Wang wanted to say something else, but Mother Jia interrupted her directly: "Now we can only keep one. Sister Yuan has always been dignified and understands the general situation, so she must understand us. If the second prince really can't... then let's go It's not too late to help Yuan'er."

Mother Jia didn't expect Mrs. Wang to understand her words at all. Looking at Mrs. Wang, she rubbed her temples wearily: "In the future, as long as you don't interfere with Baoyu and Yuanchun. Go home and discuss everything with me, understand. Yet?"

"As for you." Jia Mu looked at Mrs. Wang, her eyes narrowed: "Your Wang family's girl Xiluan is now the Second Highness's side concubine."

Mrs. Wang married into Jia's house for many years, and now she is rarely reprimanded like this. Seeing Jia's mother strategizing, she hates why Jia's mother can't think of a way to get the best of both worlds.His heart was not going well, and his tone was a little cold: "Yes, old ancestor."

Mother Jia smiled nonchalantly, and sat up propped up: "You and the Wang family haven't been in touch for a long time. Tomorrow, you will take Baoyu to your in-laws' place to walk around. Xiluan still has a little bit in the heart of His Royal Highness the Second Prince." Weight, they are all cousins, so they should be supported and taken care of."

As for the Qin family...there is also the right way to give hints.

The capital is not peaceful here, with treacherous turmoil and undercurrents. Immortals fight and goblins suffer, but it does not affect Lin Ruhai on board the boat who is about to return to Beijing.

Lin Ruhai had already sent his confidants to the capital to tidy up the former house of the Lin family. Not to mention cleaning up and down the inside and outside, he even bought a lot of feng shui things to exorcise evil spirits and bring good luck, and also bought a lot of Daiyu's favorite poems Fuben, just want to let my daughter live comfortably and frankly.

After disembarking from the boat on this day, Lin Ruhai sent a servant to carry the luggage back to Lin's mansion, first stayed at the post station for a day according to the rules, and then got up early the next day to go to the palace to meet the emperor.

Emperor Ming Xi and Lin Ruhai hadn't seen each other for many years, so it was inevitable to exchange pleasantries and compliments.

Monarch and ministers are in harmony, gossip time.Emperor Mingxi knew that Lin Ruhai was eager to miss his daughter, so he specially allowed him to leave the palace first.After finishing everything with difficulty, Lin Ruhai immediately went to Jia's mansion impatiently, and decided that no matter how Jia's mother tried to persuade her to stay, he must take Daiyu home this time.

Lin Ruhai didn't go to Xinjia Mansion until the boat entered the capital.Although Jia's mother was dissatisfied with Lin Ruhai's haste, she still ordered Wang Xifeng to take care of the servants and women, so she must not neglect the uncle.

Wang Xifeng didn't dare to refuse, she inspected the banquet dishes, and asked the maids to clean the dust carefully, she was too busy.

On this day, Jia Mu took the lead, from the two wives of King Xing to the young girls, and even Jia Lan was brought here by Li Wan.Everyone gathered in Rongqing hall, waiting for Lin Ruhai to enter the mansion.

Daiyu twisted her handkerchief, bit her lip, and looked up at the window rail from time to time, but she never heard Jiamu call her several times.It's better to remind Yingchun in time, so that I won't be too rude.

Mother Jia knew that Daiyu was missing her father, so she pointed at Daiyu and said with a smile, "Yu'er, Ru Haifang can only come to our Rongguo mansion again if he wants to go to the palace to pay his respects to the Holy Majesty."

Daiyu was a little ashamed, stood up and blessed Jiamu: "Old ancestor, it's my grandson who lost his temper."

Seeing Daiyu like this, Jia's mother became even happier. She beckoned for Daiyu to sit beside her, hugged her in her arms, stroked her hair and said, "You child, this is human nature. , what else is there to lose your composure?"

Thinking of Lin Ruhai, Jia's mother sighed for a while: "Speaking of which, I haven't seen Ruhai for more than ten years. I think back then when he passed the exam, went on a horse tour, and Qionglin played right. What a sight it was. Girls all over the capital Who doesn't want to be Mrs. Lin, but he insists on going to our mansion to get Min'er. Your grandfather and I are happy, but now my Min'er is gone, and this poor Yu'er is left..."

As she spoke, thinking of her beloved daughter who died young, Mother Jia couldn't help her voice choking again.

When Lin Daiyu was told by Jia's mother, she also thought of her mother who had passed away many years ago, and she became more and more yearning for her.Holding Jia's mother's hand, she leaned silently in her grandmother's arms and did not speak.

Now, the originally lively Rongqing Hall was instantly silent.It was still Wang Xifeng who was clever, and walked to the other side of Jiamu to comfort her: "Old ancestor, don't be sad. Now that my uncle has been promoted to the capital, he can walk around often in the future. It is the right way to get closer. Aunt Quanxia knows, and she will definitely would be happy."

Finally, Jia Mu was comforted by Wang Xifeng, and wiped her eyes: "Yes, that's exactly the reason. Yu'er should cheer up soon, she will see your father soon, and she just wants Ru Hai to watch you worry-free Hold on, that's a good thing for first-class harmony and closeness."

Lin Daiyu had been happy for a long time because she would see her father soon, and immediately wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief after hearing Jia Mu's words, sat upright, looked forward to it, and listened carefully, hoping not to miss every sound. inform.

Jia Zheng stroked his beard, looked at the listless Jia Baoyu, and frowned indistinctly: "Baoyu, what's wrong with you. Your uncle is coming today, and you are so sleepy, that's how you treat guests." ?”

Jia Baoyu had always been afraid of Jia Zheng, so today he had to sit beside Jia Zheng and wait to meet Lin Ruhai, which made him feel uncomfortable.Now that Jia Zheng spoke suddenly, like a mouse seeing a cat, he immediately sat up straight: "My master taught me that the child was wrong."

Seeing Jia Baoyu's obedience, Jia Zheng nodded with satisfaction: "You will soon enter the Imperial College. Your uncle was a former student, and his knowledge and insight are unmatched by ordinary people. Now it is rare for your uncle to return to Beijing. How can you It is reasonable to discuss knowledge with him more.”

Jia Baoyu was already bored because he was going to the Imperial College to study, but after hearing Jia Zheng's words, he became even more impatient, and couldn't help but blurt out: "Aren't you just a lu beetle for fame, this kind of person attaches great importance to reputation, it's filthy, it's disgusting. It's uncomfortable. Let alone discussing knowledge? That's something only a man who values ​​the fame and fortune of the screwdriver would do, and I..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jia Zheng was the first to be furious: "Bastard, what nonsense are you talking about?"

It was only then that Jia Baoyu realized that Jia Zheng was still by his side, and realized that Lin Ruhai was Daiyu's father, and was instantly annoyed: "Master, the child was confused for a moment and said something wrong, I hope the master will forgive me."

Before Jia Zheng calmed down, Jia Baoyu stood up and bowed to Lin Daiyu again: "Sister Lin, I was confused for a moment just now, and I hope that my sister will be more generous, so don't blame me."

Looking at Jia Baoyu's sincere expression, Daiyu felt that the hypocrisy made her sick.Anyway, her father is going to enter the mansion soon, and she has a backer, so she didn't follow Baoyu's words like before, but said blankly: "Brother Bao, let's say this to my father. You are so insulting My father, Yu'er, a mere little girl, really can't do it for me and forgive me lightly."

After finishing speaking, he looked straight ahead and refused to talk to Baoyu again.

Jia Zheng snorted, because it was not easy to reprimand Baoyu because of the distinguished guests, so he just turned his eyes away, not seeing it as a net.

Mrs. Wang couldn't understand how Jia Baoyu flattered Lin Daiyu so much, she turned the prayer beads and said, "Baoyu, have you finished the homework assigned by the master yesterday? Even if you entertain guests today, you must not slack off."

Mrs. Wang's words successfully diverted Jia Baoyu's attention.Seeing that Daiyu refused to talk to him, I couldn't get excited at all.Now Mrs. Wang is still asking about homework, and she is even more depressed: "Understood, ma'am."

After a while, Jia Baoyu looked at Lin Daiyu again.Seeing that Lin Daiyu still refused to pay attention to him, she choked up and her face was hurt.

He really didn't understand why sister Lin became like this?In the past, everyone was so happy to play together, but now Sister Lin is not only alienated from Sister Bao, but also thinks that fame and fortune are the first-class good things.

Jia Baoyu wouldn't look for reasons on himself, he just felt that men really weren't a good thing.As soon as Uncle Lin came to Beijing, sister Lin became like this.He must find a way to keep Sister Lin away from Uncle Lin, otherwise I don't know what kind of mortal my sister, who is as exquisite as a fairy, will become in the future.

Just when Jia Baoyu was thinking wildly, a woman finally came in through the curtain to announce: "Old lady, Mrs. Lin has entered the mansion."