[Red Mansions] The prince is polite

After waking up early, Mother Jia hadn't had breakfast yet, so she strolled back and forth a few times with the support of the mandarin ducks. This was all taught by the imperial doctor brought by the sixth elder brother.Thinking of being able to treat diseases in the palace as an official servant for many years, and following the most favored Xiaoliu to the mansion, he must be a master of medicine, so all the daily health care is according to his words.Holding Jia Lan's hand, he stepped out of the room and asked, "Has the young master over there in the back house used it earlier? If not, let him come over and use it together."

Yuanyang just got the message and went to inquire, but was stopped by the old ancestor again, "Be respectful, don't come forward bluffing, just say something to the head mother, and they will take care of it." Appropriate. Speak softly, for example, 'The whole family is here, and I know that the young master is happy, but it would be bad if someone who is blind accidentally offends the young master.'”

Guessing how much the old ancestor was thinking, Yuanyang responded again, biting his lip and walked out of the courtyard quickly, and walked back.Panting, with sweat on his cheeks, he just asked one of the servants who were guarding outside, only to see the young man glanced at the mandarin ducks vigilantly for a long time before replying in a low voice, "The little brother in the mansion brought a few The sister has already had breakfast in the tent, you can go back, if there is an invitation in the future, please report it as soon as possible, otherwise the master promises, the slaves will still be very difficult to do."

Yuanyang was taken aback when he heard the word "dinner", which is not a word that ordinary people can use, even rich ones.He bowed his head again, hesitated for a while, gritted his teeth, and took out a brocade and white purse embroidered with nodular green bamboo from his sleeve, and quickly stuffed it into the young man's hand, "Thank you brother for reminding me, this is not a big deal. Let’s have some drinks for everyone on the table and have fun.”

Yuanyang, who thought it would work, saw this young man who was just fine, and immediately turned dark, threw his purse back, and scolded unceremoniously, "Don't bring the evil spirits of the mansion here, We don't want to be imprisoned in the firewood yard by our little master, and we don't even want to be considered as slaves after fourth master finds out. If there's nothing important, please go back. "

Although Yuanyang is a maid, since she was a child she followed her ancestors and was raised like a young lady. She has been going with the wind and the water, and has never been shaken face to face. She blushed immediately and thought of Lian Lian Er He was locked in the firewood yard in the open air, and he was so ashamed that he couldn't contain himself, he covered his face and ran away.

At this time, a young man walked over and kissed the young man who had just spoken, "Xing Erli, you are too ignorant, you scared a good girl away, and you called your brother just now, I Why do you think you are younger than her?"

Xingerli sighed, and threw down the arm that was on top of him, "Dai Peng, don't say brother, I never reminded you, although we have been out of the palace for a few years, there are still countless pairs of eyes staring at you. If the little master inside loses a strand of hair, let alone you and me, no one here can escape the responsibility. I don't like this woman who eats wine without talking, and the people here are too messy, even with a pair of A girl with clear eyes can say such things, if you don’t be more vigilant yourself, when will you fall into the wrong way, you will not be able to return to the palace, and you will cry without regret.”

Dai Peng shook his body, his face became serious, and he just said, "Xingerli, my good brother, don't always scare people, the icy scum on your face is not afraid of freezing yourself Height. I was joking just now, people here can't be close friends, I don't know yet, just because my young master and fourth master were humiliated before they even entered the door, I haven't swallowed the anger yet. "

Although the atmosphere outside is not very good, inside the tent there is still a lot of talking and laughing. Baoyu is either smiling silly and amusing, or telling allusions that only he can tell with flickering eyes. Every eye is agile and joyful from the bottom of my heart.After only using half a bowl of Longxu noodles, half a Sixi dumpling, and a mouthful of golden cake rolls, Xiao Liu, who put down his chopsticks, also looked at Baoyu cheerfully, saying a word or two from time to time.

Anxiously, Tai Ji and Shi Mo looked at each other for a few times, and then continued to serve warm and smooth green tea to everyone present. When Lin Daiyu continued, Tai Ji was stunned when he saw the white jade bowl that had not been touched. She was taken aback, and asked in a low voice, "Miss, you can't get used to drinking tea?" Daiyu's cheeks felt a little hot, she covered her lips with a handkerchief, and said softly, "I can't get used to smelling this taste, and was weak and sick since childhood, since he knew how to eat, he was accompanied by the medicine jar, he only knew the taste of the medicine but not the fragrance of the food, even now, the habit he has formed has not been changed."

Taiji wriggled his lower lip, and after a long time, he gently removed the jade bowl, put it on the tray held behind him, carefully looked at Fan Daiyu's face, thought for a while, and felt a little bit of intimacy in his pity , "Girl, it's my slave's negligence. Doctor Wei came to me before and told me about this. He said that the fourth master specially ordered me to find the best bird's nest. It must be for you. There was still a can of Siwu soup simmering in the stove, so someone brought it. Don’t be ridiculous, it was drunk by the little master, and when it was kept by the little master’s mother, it happened to be fed so much, so it I'm thinking about it, don't say that my daughter's family is drinking it to nourish qi and nourish blood, otherwise after drinking it for so many years, my old face will be rolled out to make dumpling wrappers."

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes rolled around, but after a while her eyes turned red, remembering that when her mother was still alive, she would often hold out a bowl in summer, you snuggled up to each other and drank it, and after drinking it, you can drink it. Eat a small half of the lotus leaf and lotus seed sorbet.Quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, stood up, turned to Tai Jifu, and thanked him: "Thank you for your compassion, I haven't drunk it for many years..." After speaking, my throat choked up, and I said no more not go down.

Xiao Liu looked at Baoyu whose eyes were glazed over just halfway through speaking, and Xue Baochai, who couldn't sit still, followed their gazes, only to see Daiyu weeping, and whispered, "Taiji, what's the matter?" What's the matter?"

Taiji, who is old and refined, knows why the little girl is crying as soon as her eyeballs roll. This Siwu soup is the most common soup for nourishing the body. There is no such thing as not being able to drink it. The person is no longer there, and now no one comes to hurt him, so it is only because people are different.Hearing the little master's question again, he quickly bowed and said, "I remember that the Siwu soup is ready to drink. I don't want to arouse this girl's old thoughts, so I will let someone bring it here."

Xiao Liu nodded, and just said, "This soup is not worth those few tears. If Miss Lin likes it, I can make an extra cup of stew every day and have someone bring it to me."

Taiji winked at Shi Mo, and said with a smile, "Our Siwu soup is not as good as outsiders. Otherwise, how can the little master drink something full of medicinal flavor without stopping? This Ms. Xue should try it too, just don't say..." While talking, she pouted her lips cautiously and winked at the master who was drinking *tea.

Xue Baochai has been in the palace, even though he was dismissed, it can be regarded as an eye-opener. I have never heard of the specific origin of this young master, but I can see his demeanor when he speaks, his manners when he eats, and the behavior of his servants. , and these seemingly ordinary and simple objects, but thousands of times rarer than anything in this mansion.She, who is as careful as a hair, guessed a little bit, didn't make a sound, just didn't know, turned the jade bowl in her hand, stroked the bowl, revealing two small dimples, and nodded with a smile .

Shi Mo looked at the several bowls of Siwu soup, emerald jade bean cake, and canary finch, and first offered the canary finch to the young master, and coaxed, "Liu Ye, try some of this, just now. It’s so new, you have too little to eat today.”

"Don't want this, just that." Shi Mo glanced at the little master's finger, a little bit dumbfounded, and didn't dare to annoy the little master, so he just stepped up as he said, and then backed away.

Baochai thought for a while, then pursed her lips and smiled, "The breakfast here is much more exquisite than the ones in the mansion. Yesterday, brother Bao told the big kitchen that anyone who is good at it came here eagerly, saying that this is Brother Six. The first day my son came to the mansion, I must make you feel that the mansion is good and you can stay longer. He also said that he was clumsy, afraid that you would not like it, and that he would offend you when we first met yesterday, so he called us two sisters as lobbyists. Why don't you accompany me, if I knew it would be even more enticing, don't say that Baoyu is here to invite me, I have to come to see and see."

Xiao Liu put down the spoon and didn't say anything until the tea was brought, cleaned his mouth, covered his mouth with a handkerchief, and waited for the person to bend down and stand up, then he said, "It's not worth talking about anymore, It’s just that it was a little strange at the time, and I couldn’t react for a while, but I really can’t say something like a woman, it’s not a good thing for the fourth brother to say, whoever says it will take it.”

He opened the curtain with his hand and looked at the glare of the sun, turned around and gave Taiji a few instructions, then let go, looked at Baoyu again, smiled warmly, under the dull gaze of the other party, "I have never been in front of outsiders. I don’t know how to get along with each other, and the family rules are too strict. Er Niang can only see each other at festivals all year, and my brother treats me the closest, but also the strictest. As for the food, I don’t think there is any difference. What's the difference? It's still good here. There are fewer rules, and the hot dishes are still served. If there is no small kitchen, I really don't have an appetite. When I didn't live with my fourth brother, the first question he asked One sentence is 'what did you eat today, and how much?' I don't believe that I will go to see the fourth brother later, and I will definitely ask this question again."

At this time, Baoyu watched Daiyu cover her mouth with a handkerchief, and after she drank half a bowl of Siwu soup in small gulps, she just walked over and smiled, "It's good if you don't get angry, brother six. I'm still worried." I didn't sleep well all night, I'm afraid you've annoyed me. Sister Bao's elder brother is known as the overlord, and although he would bring some new items to please, but if he wanted to ask his sister to ask about the food expenses, he would never do it. I used to have an older brother, but it was a pity that he passed away a long time ago. Otherwise, he was a good learner. Jia Lan is his posthumous son. You saw him yesterday. It’s just that he loves reading very much and is preparing for the exam. too mess with us."

Hearing this, Daiyu frowned slightly, took the tea that was brought to rinse her mouth, turned sideways and covered the flow of water, and spit it out.I thought there would be a cup of tea, but what was served was a cup of herbal tea. I pursed my lips and smiled, held it in my hand, and drank it slowly.Taiji glanced at Miss Lin, lowered his eyes and said in a low voice, "The little master had a serious illness, and has been recuperating since then. Even tea is taboo, so what he drinks is incense sticks or flowers and plants all the time. It is fragrant and has no strength, and does not hurt the body."

And Xiao Liu, who was thinking for a moment, his eyes lit up, nodded and said: "He is a gentleman, very knowledgeable and reasonable, and he can't even miss the eyeball. If he can get fame in the future, he will be an official. honest and upright official."

Baoyu suddenly lowered his face, turned his back, shook his sleeves, and said, "It's pedantic. If you read those four books and five classics and the words of sages, you can become an official. After a long speech, no one can understand what I want to express. I ordered the servants to go to the street to bowl Jiuniang Yuanzi, and they would be dizzy, and they have not taken a step out of the door."

Xiaoliu stopped Taiji and Shimo, and only said in a low voice, "I haven't revealed my identity for a day, so they can do whatever they want." Although Daiyu's eyeballs were shaking, she still pursed her mouth sideways, just Baochai stepped forward and poked Baoyu on the forehead, begging for mercy, Baochai smiled and put down her finger, looked at Xiaoliu who was standing by the window watching outside watering the flowers and storing water, and said, "Brother Bao, this is Afraid of being reprimanded by the second uncle, he came out in a daze, and only said with straight eyes what the second uncle had taught him, but he never understood it. You said it was funny or not. This is good for those who refuse to read, Being scolded for being a fool for a while, it's fine if you don't understand it. If you understand it, you will be pissed off. As for the allusions he said, they must be nonsense. How can there be such a person? If so, what else? For the official side, for the country and the people?"

Xiao Liu nodded, "Well, that's true. No wonder some people say that a scholar can't explain why he met a soldier. Could it be that the soldier didn't understand what the scholar said? I always thought it was because the soldier was arrogant and didn't listen. This is interesting, I’ll ask fourth brother later.”

Baoyu puffed up her cheeks, looked at Baochai sleepily, and when she saw Daiyu, she clung to her like a squirming, and got very close, chattering nonstop until Daiyu got impatient, or I made a mistake, was pushed, and stuck again.

Xiao Liu watched all this with great interest, drank tea one after another, then took out the book, carefully flipped through the pages, but sometimes looked at the three of them, and smiled faintly when he saw something interesting.