The Fate of the Red Chamber

After returning from Prince Yicheng's mansion, Daiyu seldom went out and stayed at home quietly, but Mohan was busier than before, often leaving early and returning late, and was more haggard than before.

Daiyu saw it in her eyes and was anxious in her heart, but there was nothing she could do.Because she faintly felt that this must be related to her last attack, and knew that her brother had business to do, and this was a major matter related to the life and death of the Lin family, she knew it very well in her heart.In addition to taking care of Mo Han's daily life, he also slowly took over most of the family's property from Mo Han. She is as noble as she is, and knows that without money, nothing can be done.

After pointing her out a few times, Mo Han found out that despite her simplicity, her younger sister is actually more perceptive than ordinary people, and she always has a unique vision, which makes up for her lack of experience.Instead, I feel at ease to entrust her with the business at home, and I only show up when necessary.

The day was very peaceful, and there were no more accidents.After summer comes autumn, and it's time for the brothers and sisters of the Lin family to get rid of their clothes.It was a joyous funeral, and with many eyes watching, Lin's residence held a lively banquet.

She hadn't been to Jia's mansion for several months, and it happened that the chrysanthemums and osmanthus were in full bloom in the garden, so Daiyu wanted to take advantage of the crisp autumn weather to invite some sisters from Jia's family to visit.Mo Han naturally had no objection.

In mid-October, not only the sisters of the Jia family came, but even Jia's mother brought Sister Feng Baoyu Baochai to join in the fun.Daiyu is young, but her status is noble, her personality, talent, learning and appearance are all first-class, if she doesn't hurry, it will be bad if she is ordered first, so as soon as Lin Ruhai gets rid of her clothes, Jia's mother's thoughts sprout Wake up, this matter is not too late.

So as soon as she received Daiyu's post inviting Sanchun to the banquet, Mother Jia smiled and wanted to take a break together, and others naturally flattered her.After the matter of Xue Pan was found out, Mother Jia still secretly inquired about what Xue Pan said that day, which angered Mo Han, and she stayed there for a long time after she found out. Combined with the matter of Baochai living in Lin's mansion, she figured out what Baochai had said. The thought of Baochai made me dislike Baochai even more.Thanks to the second wife who praised Miss Bao every day for her decency and integrity, her chastity and dignity, this Miss Bao really has no sense of shame.

When she came, Mother Jia didn't want to bring Baochai with her, but Mrs. Wang asked Baochai to come with her in front of the whole room.

The Qiushuang Courtyard is located in the northwest corner of the Lin Mansion. If it is a courtyard, it is not easy to live in. The three spacious main rooms are simple and uninterrupted, and are more suitable for banquets. There are no walls on all sides, and they are open and reclining against the lake.The yard is dominated by sweet-scented osmanthus and chrysanthemums.At this time, it is the season of sweet-scented osmanthus, the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus all over the yard, the small yellow flowers hidden on the branches, and the chrysanthemums of various colors arranged at the corners of the corridors and corridors in the yard, rendering a strong autumn atmosphere.

Daiyu simply didn't put the lunch in the main room, but directly set it in the yard, looking at the clear lake not far away, and admiring the flowers and trees close at hand, it was very pleasant.In the middle is a large rectangular table made of rosewood marble, with five or six square-backed yellow flower pear chairs lined on both sides, and two smaller large rectangular tables on both sides.

Sister Feng, Daiyu, supported Jiamu from left to right, and everyone came talking and laughing.After entering the yard, Sister Feng first complimented Daiyu: "The old lady is worried every day that my sister is young and can't understand family affairs. Look at the furnishings and layout, she is clearly better than me. I don't know if my sister is an educated person." , so elegant and entertaining, I really don’t know what to say. I think I should learn from my sister for a few more years, so that I can please the old lady when I go back.”

"Your sister is a real scholarly family, and she behaves like everyone else. You are a phoenix, and it won't work if you study for decades. I think you are just lazy. I think your sister's garden is good. , your sister is generous, so she just wants to eat and drink here for free, and not have to take care of those trivial matters, which will make you happy." Jia Mu nodded Sister Feng's temples and cursed with a smile.

Daiyu helped her to sit on the chair in the middle, beckoned everyone to sit together, and then smiled softly: "Old lady, if the second sister-in-law is willing, it is not a problem to live here for a few months. I am having a headache because of those things at home. The second sister-in-law is here, so I will leave those to the second sister-in-law and enjoy the happiness by myself."

"Okay, Sister Lin's words are very true. I can't let the second sister-in-law be here for nothing. It's good to help Sister Lin with the housekeeper." Hearty, talking and laughing, the red gold inlaid emerald water drop pendant dances gently in the ear.

Everyone laughed and said it was very, very.

Sister Feng let Jiamu go, chased Tanchun and said with a smile: "Well, you three girls, you have a soft mouth when you eat people. Before you eat, I will help you talk to Sister Lin. Are you allowed to be free and easy here? Allow me to sneak in."

Tanchun hid and begged for mercy: "Good sister-in-law, my sister is also a person who has to bow her head under the eaves. Seeing that only sister Lin is left in the eyes of the old lady, how can I win the eyes of the old lady if I don't flatter you? Just take pity on my poor sister."

Everyone saw that Tanchun's words were really pitiful, Xichun Baoyu came up to pull Sister Feng, and persuaded: "Sister is the one who loves us the most on weekdays, so don't you still have trouble with us? If the trouble continues, don't miss Sister Lin's autumn banquet, then At that time, we will all lose money, and it will be cheaper for Sister Lin."

Daiyu just smiled and said nothing, watching the maids laying out dishes and chopsticks, and then came over and pulled Sister Feng to sit on the lower right of the old lady: "Today, the second sister-in-law is a guest after all, every time I go to the manor Thanks to my second sister-in-law for taking care of me all the time, but I have to sit by my side. Besides, the little girls in our house are not sensible, and they are not as good as my second sister-in-law. Take care of the old lady."

"It turned out that I was not asked to sit and eat and drink, but to serve the old lady for her." Sister Feng was still restless, but after hearing this, she sat upright.

"It's true that Miss Lin has a lot of eyes, and even the second sister-in-law was deceived by her." Last time Baochai was indifferent to Mo Han, and she was ashamed for several days. After being released, she thought it was Mo Han who had her in her heart after all, so she became happy.So mentioning it in front of Mrs. Wang, taking this opportunity to make Mo Han's mind, maybe he can show his face in front of everyone in Jia's family.Who would have thought that since entering the gate of the Lin Mansion, everyone from Daiyu to the maidservants have treated her indifferently, as if they didn't want to see her, so she finally found a chance to interject.

When Nanny Han, who was waiting on the side, covered her face with frost, she looked at Baochai coldly, but she didn't speak. It's rare for the girl to be happy for a day, but she can't spoil her interest.Baochai sensed Nanny Han's gaze, and her heart beat wildly with fright. Then she remembered what happened to Nanny Han last time, and hurriedly took a step back to hide behind Baoyu.Fortunately, for Daiyu's sake, Nanny Han let her go temporarily.

Baoyu sat on the lower left side of Jia Mu, Baochai sat next to him, and Daiyu sat opposite Sanchun.

"Sister Lin, you sit so far away, we can't talk, why don't you change with Sister Bao." Baoyu hadn't seen Daiyu for a long time, and looked at Daiyu carefully. Large chrysanthemums are embroidered with gold thread, and against the gold-plated chrysanthemum hairpin on the head, it is a picture of a beautiful woman in autumn.Compared with the elegance and gracefulness of the previous filial piety, it has added a sense of grace, luxury, charm and beauty.

The shallow and dignified smile on Baochai's face was so sluggish that he couldn't hold it any longer, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.It was the servant girl of the Lin Mansion who pushed her to sit here just now, and Baoyu in the Jia Mansion is also very courteous to her on weekdays. I don't want to hit Daiyu in the face in front of so many people after seeing Daiyu, it is really too much up.

Daiyu was startled, but did not ignore Baochai's change, first ordered Baihui to arrange decent mothers and maids to sit at the other two tables, then turned serious and said: "Second brother is confused again, you are guests, I am the host, naturally I will accompany you next time."

"Yu'er is right, Baoyu shouldn't mess around. Yu'er, where's your brother, why didn't you see him?" Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Jia Mu hurriedly tried to smooth things over.

"Look, I forgot about this. Brother originally said that he wanted to spend a day with the old lady and his second brother, but one morning, the servant next to Prince Yicheng invited him to go at the order of Prince Yicheng. Brother said Please, old ladies, sisters, and second elder brother have a good rest for a day, and he will come back to make amends to everyone." Speaking of Mo Han, Daiyu swept away her unhappiness and smiled sweetly.

"Let me just say, Cousin Lin is a man of etiquette. It's not like he can't get out of his body and doesn't even respect the old lady for a glass of wine. When he comes back, we can just punish him. This time we will have fun first." Sister Feng He snatched the jug from the little girl's hand and poured one for the old lady himself.

Mother Jia had something to discuss with Mo Han, but she was not in a hurry. At this moment, thinking that Mo Han was so close to Lord Yicheng, and sent a personal servant to invite him, he must be walking around often, and became more determined to be with the Lin family. The plan to get married.

Daiyu waited for the maids to pour wine for everyone, and smiled and raised the crabapple frozen stone banana leaf cup: "Sisters all know that I never drink alcohol. It's rare for everyone to be happy. I must toast the old lady and the sisters." , thank you for taking care of me in those years." After finishing speaking, she covered it delicately with a veil, and took a small bite.

"Okay, okay, I've eaten all of Yu'er, none of you can be lazy, you must drink this cup to the brim." Seeing Daiyu happy, Jia Mu smiled like a chrysanthemum, thinking that today's work will be easy.

Everyone drank the cup as promised.Looking at the dishes on the table, Huaiyang cuisine is the main one, including steamed duck with fermented rice, duck with goose feet, West Lake vinegar fish, shredded chicken with silver sprouts, crystal elbow, etc. Many dishes are decorated with sweet-scented osmanthus or chrysanthemum. , very fitting.