[Red Mansion] The Wife of Powerful Officials

Yingchun had met Heshen before, but she was not standing so close then, and now she suddenly saw a handsome man in front of her, Yingchun panicked and took two steps back.

The maid beside her, Xiuju, also panicked, and waved her arms indiscriminately, trying to hold Yingchun up.

Daiyu was still a little nervous at first, but Yingchun's actions made it disappear.

She hurriedly stretched out her hand to support Yingchun.

Yingchun lowered her head, not daring to breathe.

She is different from other girls.

When other girls see He Shen, they may see He Shen's handsome appearance first, even if they know that he is engaged, they will blush instinctively.

But Yingchun only felt fear at the moment.

She only felt that this and the aura of the servant made her whole body tense, and she was afraid that something might go wrong.

"Sister Lin, I... I'll go and see the third sister and the others first..."

Although Yingchun looks like a wooden figure, she is not stupid.After she met He Shen, she knew that the attendant He Shen was here to see Sister Lin.If she stays here again, she is afraid that she will not speak, and it will also hinder the two of them from getting along.

After all, Yingchun didn't wait for Daiyu to answer, turned around and ran away with embroidered oranges.

But still walking like flying.

In a blink of an eye, only He Shen, Liu Quan, Dai Yu and the snow goose behind her were left in the forest.

Liu Quanhe went on the road, he laughed and led Xueyan aside.Xueyan wasn't that thoughtful at all, as soon as Liu Quan called her, she followed her.

So now, there are only two people left, standing face to face like this.

Except the last time when she sent off the lantern, Daiyu had never been so close to him.

And that time I was completely immersed in the beauty of the revolving lantern.

Only then did she realize that the other party was so tall.

Standing in front of her, covered most of the light and shadow in front of her.

He Shen was also looking at her at this moment.

When we met again at this time, the mood was very different from before.

Shan just lowered his eyes and stared at Daiyu's face.Even if it is obviously the same as before, the facial features have not changed much.There are still two furrowed eyebrows and a pair of affectionate eyes, which are too beautiful.

Only in the past, I felt that I lived up to the name of Red Mansion Crimson Pearl Fairy.

Now it will be amazing.

The more you look at it, the more noisy and restless you feel in your chest, as if your heart is about to jump out.

Daiyu also stood there, graciously allowing Di Heshen to look at her.

It's just that she still didn't speak, and she was still a little ashamed.

He Shen didn't look at Daiyu for too long, he didn't want to be abrupt with Daiyu.

So he narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a calm manner: "I have never met, and I have never asked, are you willing to marry me?"

Daiyu tilted her head slightly, her cheeks were flushed slightly, but she said calmly, "Didn't father tell you? I nodded."

He Shen pursed his lips, and the expression in his eyes became softer. He whispered: "The words I conveyed are not worth what I saw with my own eyes."

His tone was steady, without the slightest hint of provocation.

After Daiyu had seen Baoyu's slick tongue, such a tone was right in her heart.

Daiyu raised her head slightly so that she could see the expression on He Shen's face more clearly.

Then she moved her head.

The little head nodded, and asked: "Have you seen it with your own eyes?"

He Shen seemed to have been scratched by someone in his heart, but the other party quickly withdrew his hand.

The meaning is still unfinished.

His eyes became deeper, he looked at Daiyu firmly and said, "I see."

Only then did Daiyu's heart change, and she realized that the other party was afraid that she would not marry him, right?

"Have you seen all the dowry gifts?"

"No." Daiyu shook her head.No one would be in a hurry to see what their betrothal gifts are.

"If there is anything you want, I will send someone to bring it to you someday."

"Okay." After answering, Daiyu couldn't help asking: "Why...why do you want to marry me?"

If it was in the past, Daiyu would definitely not ask such a question.Because other people will say it's against the rules.And Daiyu herself didn't dare to ask.

But now it's different.

But overnight, she had already shed all her burdens, and she no longer had to worry about how others viewed her or the Lin family.

And with Baoyu in front.

I have seen Baoyu's ambiguous intimacy with those girls, but I can't talk to anyone.Daiyu hoped that there would be someone who could at least point it out clearly to her instead of just bringing it along vaguely.

He Shen saw what Daiyu was thinking.

He also didn't like Baoyu's impulsive, impulsive and vague way of dealing with feelings.

He Shen said in a low voice: "My younger brother He Lin once asked me what I was waiting for when I looked outside the door every day."

Daiyu was slightly puzzled, not understanding why He Shen suddenly mentioned such a trivial matter.

But she still tilted her head slightly, and patiently listened to what He Shen said.

He Shen glanced at Daiyu's appearance, and his heart softened unconsciously, and he continued: "I didn't know what I was waiting for at that time. It took a while later. Someone came to tell me that Lin'an Bo The eldest son of the mansion invited a matchmaker to the Rongguo Mansion to propose a marriage. I was surprised and furious. I was surprised how dare the Lin'an Bo mansion have such courage, and I was angry with him where the Lin'an Bo son had the confidence to think that he would be a good match for you."

Daiyu vaguely heard something, but she still didn't speak, she still listened to what He Shen said.

"That day I felt so unhappy that I even wanted to go to the Rongguo Mansion in the dark and ask Jia Zheng and your father if they would agree to this marriage. If they agreed, I would tell them to refuse. But think about it later, if you come to the door at this time, wouldn't it cause chaos in Rongguo Mansion, and bring you trouble instead."

Daiyu's heart warmed.

The curvature of the corner of the mouth softened.

This is his consistent style of doing things, unlike Baoyu who only cares about his own pleasure, he will always consider three points for her first.

"I thought, let's wait until dawn, and then I can go to Rongguo Mansion."

He Shen clenched his fingers.

Now recalling that day when he learned that someone proposed to Daiyu, he still felt heavy in his chest.

"Who knew that I sat in the study all night. The official document in hand has never been opened. Even the food has no taste in my mouth."

Daiyu's eyes widened slightly, her heart beat faster.

I'm afraid no one will be like her, how her fiancé whispered, how her heart is affected by her.

Literati and bureaucrats all pay attention to humility and restraint.

He even regards such heart-breaking words as a gesture that only women love to make.

Daiyu stood there in shock, even more speechless for a while.

It's just that there seems to be a fire in my heart, which gradually melts the thin layer of ice wrapped around it.

"It was dawn soon, and instead of giving up the idea of ​​going to Rongguo Mansion, I became more eager." He Shen laughed again, and his indifferent face softened again because of this: "At that time, I will I believe that all these abnormalities are just because I admire you in my heart."

"It turns out that what I've been waiting for is your letter from Rongguo Mansion."

Wait for his voice to fall.

Daiyu was already stunned.

He was right.

No matter how others tell it, it is still no more touching than seeing and hearing it with one's own eyes.

"I..." Daiyu opened her mouth, but she felt that she was lacking in words.

The roots of her ears became even redder, spreading to her cheeks.

He Shen raised his hand and brushed the leaves off her head.

"So then I thought, since I admire you in my heart, why should I look at others asking to marry you? Why don't I use all my strength to protect you for the rest of my life?"

Daiyu's breathing changed slightly.

But she stood firmly, without shaking, let alone retreating.

This person was much colder than she remembered in her childhood, but that was for others.At the same time, he was much gentler than he remembered, and that seemed to be only towards her.

"When I mentioned it to your father, I was still worried." The smile on He Shen's face became wider, "Fortunately, you nodded."

Say it.

Daiyu felt that the bun on her head sank, as if there was some kind of hairpin, which was gently inserted by his hand.

"I saw this in the shop two days ago. It was newly made by a craftsman. There is only such a hairpin in Beijing. I thought that only you can match it. It's just that I don't see you, so I keep it by my side and think about it." When we meet someday, I can give it to you..."

"Today is a coincidence." Daiyu couldn't help laughing.

There was a bit of shyness in the smile, but it was more of a heartfelt, bright smile.

Same as in the book.

If she likes it, she likes it.

He didn't hesitate to smile.

Only people like Jia Baoyu are willing to let Daiyu soak in vinegar all day long, and feel sad seeing him being intimate with others.

"It just so happens that I have something else I want to tell you."

"What's the matter?" Daiyu asked.

Xu Shi experienced the heart-wrenching confession just now, now Daiyu is much more at ease, it seems that the two have not been separated for many years since they met when they were young.

"In two days, I will go to Lianghuai to handle an official business, maybe I will stay for two or three months."

Daiyu pursed her lower lip, somewhat disappointed in her heart.

He was still in joy just now, but now he is a little at a loss.

Is it like this to be concerned about someone?Just hearing that he was going on a long journey made me feel unhappy.

"I will arrange everything myself, and no one will dare to bully you. If there is someone who is not good-looking, you can write to me. Someone will send a letter to me."

"En." For Daiyu, this kind of taste is really novel and rare.

Although Lin Ruhai loved him dearly, he would not say such things to Daiyu, especially after Jia Min left, Daiyu received even less protection and care from Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai is a good official, but after all, he doesn't love his daughter enough.

Daiyu couldn't help thinking again, she used to think that Baoyu was the number one thing in the old lady's heart.

In He Shen's heart, where does she rank?

Daiyu met Shang Heshen's eyes, and saw that his eyes were deep, filled with deep affection, and she didn't know how heavy it should be.

...She should be number one in his heart, right?

He Shen endured it, and said again: "If...you miss me, you can also write to me."

Daiyu was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud, and said, "Yes."

The words have been finished, but He Shen is a little bit reluctant to leave like this.

After turning around, I don't know how long it will take to see them again.

Daiyu didn't mention it either.

Someone really put her on the top of his heart, this feeling made her indulge in it, and she couldn't recover.

He Shen raised his hand again, and pulled her hood tighter: "Walking in the forest?"

"En." Daiyu responded in a low voice.

The two walked slowly through the forest side by side.

Those flowers and grass can no longer enter Daiyu's eyes.

The two unconsciously stared at the shadow at their feet.

As the sun sets, the shadows are stretched so long that the shadows seem to be overlapping and entangled together.

At this time, even the spring breeze blowing on the face does not feel the chill, but it is full of the fragrance of flowers, which is so intoxicating.

Even though the forest was quiet, none of them spoke a word.

After walking like this for an unknown time, He Shen was afraid that Daiyu would get tired, so he stopped.

"Go back, my carriage is parked not far away. I will watch you."

The crimson color on Daiyu's cheeks had already faded away, but after hearing what He Shen said, it all came back.

He Shen's expression changed, and he wanted to raise his hand to caress her cheek.

But in the end I couldn't help it.

How can you be so abrupt?

Just wait.

Daiyu's stature reaches his chest.

Seeing how petite she is, He Shen was afraid to touch her, always feeling that she would be broken.

"I'll take you out of the forest." He Shen whispered.

"Okay." Although Daiyu didn't speak much, she could hear her tone rising slightly.

It can be seen that the mood is good.

That's it.

Today, in his line of work, he has achieved his goal.

But He Shen still had to choke the flying emotions in his heart, slow down his steps, and slow down even more.

We are almost at the edge of the woods.

Liu Quan also returned with Xueyan.

As soon as Xueyan talked to Liu Quan, she was a little homesick, and her eyes were red.But when he saw Daiyu, he saw the extra hairpin suddenly protruding from her head, with a butterfly on it.

The wings of the butterfly are inlaid with red jade.

As Daiyu walked, the butterfly wings flapped gently, making it seem like there was brilliance flowing between the red jade.

It's so ingenious.

Xueyan laughed again: "Miss, have you picked beautiful flowers?"

Daiyu pursed the corners of her lips, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. She gave Xueyan a sideways look and said, "I got it."

"Then let's go back."

"Go back."

After Daiyu finished speaking, she couldn't help but glance back at Heshen.

Immediately, he raised his chin slightly towards He Shen, then nodded his head lightly, then his face became hot, and he hurried away with the snow geese without looking back.

He Shen watched her back go away, and smiled unconsciously.

First is a low smile.

But slowly, he could no longer suppress the joy in his heart, and laughed out loud.

Seeing this, Liu Quan was a little confused.

"How is the master?"

"Okay, very good." He Shen restrained his smile, "Let's go, go back."

Their figures also slowly disappeared from the forest.

Not long after, Tanchun and Baochai also came out.

Tan Chun's face was dull, and after a while she patted her chest and said, "Tell me, did you and the servant see us just now?"

Baochai shook her head: "Perhaps not. If you saw it, you should reprimand us."

Tanchun let out a breath, and the expression on his face gradually returned to normal.

"He Shilang is really interested in Sister Lin." Tan Chun's eyes flashed with envy, "Just looking at it from a distance like this, I feel like I want to get married."

On the contrary, Baochai was much calmer: "But who is going to be married to?"

Tanchun's face suddenly collapsed: "Sister Bao said the same thing, but not everyone can be the same as the servant. If she married someone else, I'm afraid she wouldn't be so careful."

Baochai had long since lost her mentality of waiting for a little girl, so she just smiled when she heard Tanchun's words.

"Let's go, my wife should wait."

"Ah."

Daiyu has already arrived ahead.

Mrs. Wang saw at a glance that there was an extra hairpin on her head, which looked exquisite.

Seeing that her cheeks were slightly powdered, and her appearance was indescribably stunning, she should have spoken to the servant.

Mrs. Wang immediately felt relieved.

I think Lai and the servant can remember her credit.

Baoyu's messy things can always make He Shilang not care about them.

At this moment, the Yang family's wife also saw it, and immediately said in surprise: "Is it Rong Baoxuan's hairpin?"

Daiyu didn't know either.

But in the past, He Shen sent many Rong Baoxuan's jewelry, and she also gave two pieces to other sisters.

This should also belong to Rong Baoxuan.

Mrs. Yang's family did not wait for her to answer, she was already staring at the hairpin on her head, and said, "Last month, I saw this style in Rongbaoxuan's brochure, and said it was a new style that will be released this month. For the sake of it. The Rongguo Mansion really loves the girl, so they put it on for the girl in the mansion so quickly."

How dare Mrs. Wang take credit for this, she hurriedly said: "This is from Yu'er's fiancé."

It is also common for men and women who have engaged in marriage to give some small gifts.

Knowing about Daiyu's engagement, Mrs. Yang's family immediately covered her lips and said, "It's really nice to treat Miss Lin with the servant." After finishing speaking, she looked at her daughter and said, "My two girls are naughty. , I don’t know what kind of husband and son-in-law I can match up with in the future.”

Although her words were worried, her eyes swept towards Helin's carriage.

She wasn't like that in the first place.

However, Heshen's proposal to marry Daiyu made the battle really too big.

It's a gift of marriage, and it's the horoscope of Qin Tian Jian He, what wild geese, what whole deer, what tea cakes, they are all things with imperial characters...

The guards of the Qianqing Gate carried the salute, the soldiers with yellow flags cleared the way, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs came to sing the salute.

Who is not envious?

Which family has a daughter and doesn't expect their daughter to marry such a family?

What a face.

Mrs. Yang is already a woman, but she still feels jealous when she thinks about it.

Although Mrs. Wang was also shocked by He Shen's handwriting, she even thought about marrying a daughter of the Jia family and going to the servant's mansion.

But now she looks down on Mrs. Yang's petty manner even more.

He just smiled lightly and refused to answer her.

When Mrs. Yang saw Daiyu right now, she was being tickled by the hairpin on her head, wishing her daughter could live such a rich life, how could she just stop talking about it?

She looked at Yingchun and Xichun again, and said, "The second, third, and fourth girls in your mansion are all old enough to be married. Coincidentally, Miss Lin is getting married to the servant, so why not?" Get closer and marry another girl and go to the servant's house."

Mrs. Yang's family covered her mouth and smiled: "I have a younger brother with the servant, who is also very handsome. He is studying in a government school now. In two years, he will be like his elder brother. He won the Juren and was appointed an official."

Mrs. Wang was also itchy, but she knew that He Shen could not be offended at this time.

She said indifferently: "There should be such a thing if you agree with each other. There is no reason to be hot."

This is mocking Mrs. Yang's family.

Mrs. Yang's family acted as if she had never heard of it, and pointed to the carriageway in the distance: "Look, that's He Shilang's younger brother."

Yingchun and Xichun instinctively looked over there.

I could only vaguely see a figure, slender, tall, handsome, with the demeanor of a servant.

But just this is enough to make people's hearts move, and they blush instinctively.

Daiyu hadn't seen such a ignorant person for a long time.

She raised her head and looked at the wife of the Yang family, and said: "If the wife wants to give her daughter to He Lin, why bother to talk about the girls in the Rongguo Mansion?"

Among the three springs, Yingchun and Xichun are timid.

Especially Xichun, because of the Ningguo Mansion, is always afraid that others will make fun of her or gossip about her.

At this time, after hearing what Mrs. Yang said, Daiyu felt bored, let alone Xichun?

Neither can listen to her words.

For some reason, Daiyu's mind flashed in an instant. When he was in the woods just now, He Shen said to her: "If there is really someone who is short-sighted, you can write to me..."

Daiyu's heart relaxed, and she just said it.

She is not a poor orphan.

Why bother to feel so depressed?