The Fate of the Red Chamber

The weather has been cloudy for a few days, and today snowdrops finally floated up. I don’t know how many snows this year. The snow outside has not yet melted and new snow has been added.The elder brother was so busy that he didn't come back for a few days. The queen mother seemed to appreciate his elder brother very much and asked him to go to the vicinity of Jingji with Liu Wangye to help the disaster, but she didn't know what she felt relieved.

The house is caged with earth dragons, burning silver frost charcoal, it is as warm as spring, and the cold outside has not invaded at all.Daiyu was leaning against the cage, holding a copy of the "Southern China Classic" and reading it. In the crimson double-breasted vest trimmed with beige fox fur, her cheeks were smudged, making her charming and charming.The golden silk inlaid with rubies and the double Luan dotted with emerald green steps, followed by her occasional nodding and lowering her head to draw a graceful arc, which was more delicate and graceful than usual.

The servant next to my elder brother reported the letter, and he will definitely come back before dinner. He hasn't had dinner with Daiyu for a long time.In the next few days, King Beijing will be on duty outside the city, so he can take time to go home and have a look.

"The uncle is back." The cheerful laughter of the maids sounded outside the door.

Daiyu threw away the book in a hurry, her heart fluctuated slightly, she paused for a while before walking out quickly.Mo Han didn't wait for the maid to do anything, he lifted the thick felt curtain by himself, and rushed in with a sense of coldness, a thin layer of snowflakes on the big black fur cloak.

Before Daiyu could get close, he waved his hands and took a step back: "Sister, don't come here, I'm feeling cold." He took off his cloak and handed it to the maidservant.

Daiyu curled her lips, a little nonchalantly, she was so fragile, but for the sake of An Mohan's heart, she really didn't step forward, and said angrily: "Brother, hurry up here and enjoy the fire, Bixiang, go to the wing room and prepare the uncle. Bring the clothes, shoes and socks from here."

The room is much warmer than the outside, and there is still a sweet fragrance in the air. Seeing Daiyu take care of his life like a little wife, it is so sweet that he keeps giggling. They really look like a husband and wife. no?

Mo Han surrounded the smoked cage, let out a sigh of contentment, the cold and exhaustion these days is nothing, someone has been waiting for her at home.

Daiyu took the clothes from Bixiang's hand and touched them carefully.

Bixiang blinked and smiled and said, "Miss, just feel free to wear it for the uncle, I will remember to bake it every day, so it will be warm and comfortable."

"Little hooves, look at you. I'll let your grandfather reward you later." Daiyu blushed, spat, and looked at Mo Han with beautiful eyes, and Mo Han took off his outer clothes.Daiyu personally helped him put on the green-red-dyed golden relic leather gown trimmed with snow fox. After comparing it left and right, it was fine and fit very well.

Mo Han knew at a glance that these were not his old clothes, and shook Dai Yu's hand with a smile: "Is this new one made by my sister? It makes me look even more graceful."

Everyone laughed, and Daiyu couldn't help holding her mouth with a handkerchief: "Brother, you are so shameless, do you praise yourself so much?"

"I'm not boasting, but I'm telling the truth that you are too embarrassed to say. Xueyan, isn't it?" Squeezing Daiyu's pretty nose, Mo Han took off his boots and socks, and put on a light one cloth shoes.He really doesn't understand why this ancient man likes to wear boots all day long, because he doesn't think his feet are swollen. He would rather wear simple cloth shoes at home, how comfortable they are.

"Master is good-looking. It matches the clothes that our girl personally watched and made. It's the one called Mr. Merry Jia." Xueyan joked.

Bixiang collected the clothes that Mo Han had just changed, went outside and handed them to the little maid to take them to the laundry room.

Xue Yan's words made everyone laugh again.

Seeing that it was getting late, Daiyu hurriedly ordered the meal to be prepared. Her brother must not be able to eat anything delicious outside. Although she ordered someone to bring food over every day, she didn't know if her brother would have time to eat or not. In the mouth.It seems that everyone is thinner.

The two brothers and sisters sat and ate, and the food at the table was Mo Han's favorite food on weekdays.He really couldn't eat decent food there. Seeing so many victims without enough food and clothing, how could he have the nerve to live too extravagantly? Most of the food Daiyu sent was shared with everyone.Originally, Daiyu intended to donate a sum of money for disaster relief, but he refused. Now is not the time for the Lin family to show off, otherwise someone will cling to them like a leech until their blood is sucked dry.Therefore, Lin's mansion just sent a lot of food and cold items to the victims like other palaces.

"The situation has basically stabilized. We will be able to withdraw in about ten days. The rest of the work will be handled by the subordinates. Don't worry about me, sister." Mo Han drank two large bowls of soup, his stomach and chest were full. It is warm, and the smile is more gentle.

"Those people must be very pitiful. Why didn't the court allocate more money to help the disaster?" Daiyu frowned slightly, unable to hide her dissatisfaction in her tone.

Mo Han patted her hand, picked a tea-flavored almond cake and put it in her mouth, and said helplessly: "Originally, the former emperor passed away and the emperor ascended the throne. In the past few years, there have been several major events, and the national treasury is not very rich. The Empress Dowager is holding on to the money for future needs. Why is she willing to spend more money at this time? It is just an idea to let us responsible princes figure out a way for themselves. If the disaster victims are not handled properly, it is not our fault. Responsibility, we must find a way to properly resettle the victims."

"Hmph, it's too much. Those are her people, and she is willing to give up their lives, which is too ruthless." Even if Dai Yudang was a little angry, how could the common people have a good life with such a person.No wonder they ransacked the Lin family in a hurry, probably for money.

"Okay, fortunately, under the mobilization of the Liu family, the Zhang family, the Niu family and other rich people from Jiangnan, merchants from all over the place donated a lot of money, and barely passed this test.

Three days later, Concubine Xian will hold a banquet. On that day, I have to go outside the city. Don't be afraid, I have arranged everything in the palace, and nothing will happen.Also, be careful of Concubine Xian, she is not easy to get along with, my sister try to stay away from her as much as possible, if the Empress Dowager or Concubine Xian makes any request, you can push it to me, and I will take care of everything when I come back.At any rate, I have made a contribution to this disaster relief. The Queen Mother will not do anything to you at this time. I think it is at most a test. "Although everything is under control, Mo Han was finally a little worried about Daiyu, so he explained it to her carefully.

Daiyu actually smiled, put down her chopsticks and rested her chin, and asked, "Don't tell me I'm just that useless in my brother's heart, I can't deal with trivial matters, and I will never be bullied. Don't worry, don't let the Queen Mother catch you." It's fine to find something. We're safe and sound, and she has no excuse even if she wants to do it."

Mo Han happened to be used up too, and the maids helped the two of them wash their mouths, and they went back to Daiyu's boudoir holding hands.

On the kang by the window, there is a big white fox fur mattress, and on the kang table is a Ru kiln beauty goblet, with a few freshly folded red plums inserted in the goblet.

The two sat opposite each other, and when Bai Hui served tea, she led the maids to eat, leaving the brothers and sisters to talk freely.Mo Han smiled wickedly, got up and sat down next to Daiyu, hugged Daiyu in his arms, and rubbed his chin on her hair.

Daiyu's pretty face flushed, she struggled a little, lowered her pink neck, squinted her eyes and said in a crisp voice: "That's not a place to sit, it's trying to squeeze me."

"Isn't it warm to squeeze in a little bit? How are you doing these days? Do you miss me?" Holding up a bundle of hair, he put it in his nose and sniffed it. The fragrance of orchids was faint. He originally wanted to ask Daiyu if she wanted to , I was afraid that she would be annoyed, so I changed the word.

"Why do I miss you? I eat well and dress warmly. I have nothing to do and hang out with Xueyan Bixiang for a while." Daiyu was shy at first, let alone such ambiguous words and ambiguous actions, there was something in her heart. The little rabbit kept jumping up and down.

"If it's true, then I don't have to come back in the future, so as not to offend you. Lin Mohan, Lin Mohan, why are you so pitiful? Where are you going if they don't want you? Who would take you in?" Mohan pretended to sigh, loosening his hands He got excited, and his tone was quite annoyed and gloomy.

Daiyu knew that he made it for herself, and it became more and more funny, but she couldn't bear it, she turned her head, tugged at Mohan's ear, and whispered softly: "You dare. I will let anyone dare to take you in." Guard Wan went to tear down their gate."

"Oh, when did our gentle, kind and knowledgeable princess become a savage and willful young lady? I'm so scared. Miss Lin, please let the little one go. The little one is willing to be a cow and a horse, and will follow you in the next life, don't you Don't want me." Putting Daiyu around her chest again, hugging her tightly, Mo Han clung to Daiyu's ear and breathed, the hot air rushed into Daiyu's neck and clothes.

"I hate it, stop making trouble. Let's talk quietly." Daiyu tried her best to dodge, there was no trace of anger in her tone, only coquettishness.

Mo Han smiled lowly, suddenly picked up Daiyu and sat on his lap, turned her head and placed it on his chest, and then said with satisfaction: "Well, let's talk like this, my sister is not allowed to move any more. "

Daiyu knew she had been tricked by him, but she couldn't get angry, she punched him on the chest, which was worse than tickling.

Mo Han knew that Daiyu was thin-skinned, so he didn't dare to tease her too much, so he changed her mind: "Sister, after entering the palace, the emperor is not easy to understand, but don't be afraid, I have already appointed someone, and I will rescue you at the critical moment." of."

"Well, I know. Don't worry about me all the time. If I have something to tell you, I will send someone to you when I leave the palace. It's you, be careful, the snow has not yet fallen. When is it, there are often avalanches in the mountains, you have to take care of yourself and wear more clothes." Daiyu couldn't help but climbed up with her little hands and put her arms around Mohan's neck, her pink and tender red lips were like budding buds Generally, it seems to contain dew in the morning, which makes people's hearts shake.

Mo Han forced himself to look away, he knew that if he hesitated for a moment, he might cover his lips without hesitation, absolutely not now. Adult flowers?

"I will. I'm leaving early in the morning. Don't get up to see me off. Sleep a little longer in the cold weather. Eat obediently by yourself. If you lose weight, I will punish you."

"How do you want to punish? I'm not afraid." Daiyu smiled sweetly and twisted her body.

"It's up to you when the time comes." This little girl, can't she just sit still, hey, she's too young to understand anything.Mo Han breathed out, and scratched Daiyu's nest with both hands, so scared that Daiyu exclaimed, and begged for mercy while laughing.

The two quarreled for a while before going to bed separately.

The next day, when the dawn was bright, Mo Han set off, and Bai Hui forced Daiyu to lie under the quilt, pouted her mouth, and accused Mo Han.Mo Han rubbed her head, and told his servants a few more words before leaving quickly.

On the day of Laba, there was a luncheon held in the palace. Daiyu saw that the time was almost up, so she changed into the court clothes for entering the palace, and swayed towards the palace with the guard of honor of the princess.

In order to show how much she valued Yuan Chun, the Empress Dowager entrusted her with the full power of the palace banquet. Even Concubine Wu Guifei just assisted, and the Empress Dowager herself did not attend.It was said to the outside world that it was up to their young people to have a good time, for fear that she would be cautious in everyone.

The older concubines and wives of each family went to the Palace of Compassion and Ning to talk to the Queen Mother, while the young grandmas and girls stayed in Fengzao Palace in Yuanchun.

When Daiyu arrived, the girl from the Jia family, Princess Yicheng, Princess Tangjin, etc. had already arrived, and they were all whispering in twos and threes.Yuan Chun has not yet appeared.

Seeing Daiyu coming in, some people came up to meet her, and some nodded with smiles.Princess Tangjin was the first to greet her, took her hand and asked with a smile: "You are lazy, living not far away is slower than those far away." The tone of the two seems to be very familiar with each other.

Daiyu found out that Princess Tangjin was thinking about her brother, so she became more guarded. Seeing that she was affectionate to her differently from others, she sounded the alarm in her heart, and replied with a smile: "You know me, and the medicine jar is always inseparable. We have to wait for some medicine to come back, but we have kept everyone waiting for a long time, fortunately, the empress has not come out yet."

Just when Tanchun and Xichun came forward with a smile, Daiyu let go of Tangjin's hand, went to hold Xichun's hand, and asked with concern: "It's been a long time since I saw third and fourth sisters, how are you all?"

"Sister Lin's complexion is much better than before. I'm not free now, and I don't even have a chance to see Sister Lin, but I want to take advantage of our sisters' good time to get together today." Tanchun is still radiant, but there is a glint in his eyes. Daiyu can't hide her loneliness, after all, her going may mean parting for life and death, even if she is as determined as she is, there are some things and people that are not easy to give up.

"Sister Lin, I thought I'd never see you again?" After the rain, the sky blue bright satin with rose patterns fit the long skirt very well, making Xichun look more and more petite and cold, with a faint estrangement between her brows when she saw Daiyu's face Time slipped away.She knew well about the festivities of Jia Lin's family, she thought that she might never see Daiyu again in this life, and she didn't want Daiyu to come back to participate in Yuanchun's palace banquet today.She didn't intend to come, and Tanchun couldn't bear to invite her as a companion.

Daiyu brushed Xichun's broken hair from her temples, and smiled kindly. After all, they are sisters who have lived together for three years: "Fourth younger sister, what nonsense are you talking about? Sit together."

Seeing the three of them talking, Tang Jin couldn't get in the conversation, a cold light flashed in her eyes, and turned to greet the newly arrived Princess Beijing.

Daiyu and the others also greeted Princess Beijing lightly, and then walked towards the middle of the hall, Princess Liu looked at them with a smile.

"Hanxiang (Handan, minister's daughter) has met Liu Wangfei." Handan is Tanchun's title, which seems to be based on Daiyu's.

"Don't be too polite. This is the first time I've seen Princess Hanxiang since I left the Summer Resort. Is the Princess much better?" Concubine Liu held Daiyu's hand, smiled modestly, but deliberately mentioned Summer Resort In the mountain resort, no one will forget Xue Baochai's trouble in the summer resort.

"I'm like this, good times and bad times. It's hard for the princess to bother." Every time she saw this Princess Liu, Daiyu had an intuition that she didn't like herself.But why, it is said that my elder brother has a good relationship with Prince Liu, and I have never offended Princess Liu, so she won't be at odds with me for no reason?

Concubine Liu didn't take Daiyu's politeness to heart, and said to Tanchun with a smile: "You were originally a good person, but now you are honored as the princess. God has not humiliated you. This is your The fourth girl from the house? She looks so pretty."

Several people said a few words, and then heard the eunuch's shrill voice: "The virtuous concubine is here, the noble concubine is here, Zhang Xiuyi is here, and nobleman Zhou is here." This is the concubine who is more favored in the palace now, and the rest are not. or of lower rank.

The crowd saluted.

Yuan Chun was wearing a crimson red double-breasted palace gown, on which was embroidered with delicate patterns of butterflies and flowers in purple and gold silk, which made her plump and radiant, and her belly was not yet visible.The trembling phoenix hairpin and the shining Dongzhu all showed her dignity and favor.

Concubine Wu Gui is slightly younger than Yuan Chun, with a graceful and graceful figure, but there is a mature charm in her eyebrows and eyes, and her eyes seem to be able to seduce people's souls.Zhang Xiuyi is the daughter of Zhang Hong, the current Fujian Xuanfu envoy, and Zhang Hong is the concubine younger brother of Zhang Rong, the Zhang family in the south of the Yangtze River. Zhang Rong has a daughter, Zhang Yan, who is friendly with Daiyu, so Daiyu has heard about Zhang Xiuyi a little bit, and treats her well. Gently nodded and smiled.Zhou Guiren is still young, and looks innocent and naive.

"Please hurry up, everyone, we are all our own people." Indeed, all the ladies and grandmas present were of relatively high status.

When everyone is here, the banquet will begin in a while.Yuanchun didn't pay special attention to Daiyu, and treated her just like Tanchun.Tanchun and Daiyu were arranged at a table, and Xichun was brought to sit with them. Xichun was originally their younger sister, and everyone had no objections.It's just mutual flattery and flattery, there is no difference, but Daiyu is still very careful.

Qingning Qingyue and Bai Hui are guarding on the left and right, so there is nothing to be afraid of.

Okay, the banquet is over.When the tea and fruits were served again, everyone laughed and laughed in small groups.

Before a cup of tea was eaten, Xiao Dezi, the eunuch next to the emperor, came over and screamed: "The emperor has a decree, see you in the study room of Xuanhan County Lord Xuanhan." For a moment, all eyes were on Zheng and Xichun whispering Daiyu's body.

Daiyu's heart skipped a beat, her face was calm, she knelt down to accept the order.

"Princess Hanxiang, please. The emperor has been waiting for you for a long time." Xiao Dezi smiled obsequiously, bowed his waist, and did not pay attention to other people.

"Please lead the way, father-in-law." Daiyu just ignored his deliberate flattery, and spoke softly, neither pleased nor annoyed.

Everyone in the hall fell silent, waiting for Daiyu to respond, whether they were jealous or envious or shameless.Only Xichun's eyes were a little anxious. Although she didn't care about world affairs, she didn't hear any rumors from outside. It's not good for Sister Lin to go here.

Yuan Chun was still smiling, and called out in a high voice: "Eunuch De, please stay."

"I don't know what orders the Concubine Xiande has?" Xiao Dezi showed great respect to Yuan Chun, and this Concubine Xiande is quite favored at the moment, not to mention she is still pregnant with a dragon seed.

"I dare not take orders. The princess is my cousin, please take care of Mr. De. The emperor has a good word from Mr. Lau." Yuan Chun did not put on airs at all. The emperor's confidants are not something she can afford, but this kind of You can't say anything in the scene, you have to use every opportunity to make people feel magnanimous.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, the servant will save it."

Afterwards, Qingning Qingyue Baihui helped Daiyu and followed Eunuch De.

The imperial study room was brightly lit, but Eunuch De didn't inform, so he took Daiyu inside.Daiyu paused, and asked politely: "Eunuch, the imperial study is an important place for the emperor to receive ministers. I'm only a woman, so why not go in?"

"Don't worry, the princess, this is the emperor's special permission. The emperor said that the princess doesn't need to be notified when he arrives, just go in." Eunuch De couldn't help but secretly said, other concubines are proud to be able to enter the imperial study, but this princess is a bit different. It's no wonder that the emperor's heart is full of thoughts, just relying on the stunning appearance of the harem is enough.

The emperor was walking back and forth in the room, feeling a little uneasy, when he saw the person coming in, he couldn't help grinning.

"Hanxiang pays homage to the emperor, long live the emperor." Daiyu knelt down in accordance with the ceremony.

"There is no need to be polite between you and me." The emperor said as he stepped forward a few steps, and was about to help Daiyu. Bai Huiyan quickly helped Daiyu up first, and Daiyu took a step back. The emperor was only enough. To the corner of Daiyu's clothes.

"You are all out to serve, I have something to say to the princess." The emperor frowned, the person in front of him was too intrusive, so he can get close to the beautiful woman only after dismissing her.

Several servant girls were concerned, this emperor was a bit too much, what on earth would he want to do as a lonely man and widow.All three stood motionless.

The emperor has never been a good-tempered person, almost no one in the palace dared to disobey his words, immediately became angry, Daiyu hurriedly said: "You go down first, the emperor will speak when you want to serve him." Hui and the others winked.

She wasn't afraid that the emperor would mess around, if he really dared Bai Hui and others to come in outside, there was still time.But if they violated the emperor's will at this moment, then it was their fault, and the emperor decided to punish them even if she couldn't save them.

The emperor saw that Daiyu had spoken, so he couldn't say anything more.Qingning and the others looked at each other, and retreated outside, but refused to move away.

There was no one in the room, so the emperor couldn't wait any longer, leaned closer to Daiyu, and said with a smile: "The princess has not entered the palace for a long time, and I miss it very much."

It was the first time Yu Daiyu heard such blatant words, and from an emperor's mouth, only contempt remained in her heart, she inadvertently took a step aside, and said lightly: "The emperor is the son of heaven, and he worries about state affairs all day long. Don't worry about the emperor."

"How can you compare with others. Mo Han always said that you are not in good health, but now you are much better. Those imperial doctors in the imperial hospital are useless guys. They have been cured for many years and have been cured for many years. They cut off a few They only know how to be afraid." Speaking of this, the emperor became furious, every time he proposed to summon Hanxiang, Mo Han would say that she was sick in bed, isn't that good.

"Chenmei is congenitally weak. If she doesn't take good care of her for a few years, even if she recovers, the root cause of the disease will easily remain in the future. Imperial Physician Hua is very attentive, and Chenmei feels that she is much better than in the past few years. The emperor should reward him. "If it wasn't for the emperor being uneasy and kind to her, Daiyu really wanted to laugh, she was clearly a child who hadn't grown up, if it wasn't for the empress dowager, I don't know what the court would have been messed up by him.

The emperor is full of beauties at this moment, so naturally he does not disagree with Daiyu's words, and said with a smile: "Since the princess said he should reward, how can I not reward, and let Xiaodezi go to announce the decree later. Why don't you sit down, let's sit down so we can talk." As he spoke, the emperor Se Mimi kept her eyes on Daiyu's body, and her hands were about to climb up Daiyu's waist.

Daiyu is small in stature and nimble in her movements. She deliberately stepped aside to read the hanging words, avoiding the emperor's clutches.

The emperor felt a little disconcerted, and walked up to Daiyu, before he moved, Daiyu smiled and pointed to the words and asked: "Is this the emperor's imperial brush?"

"The princess has a good eye. I wrote this last year. How about it?" When mentioning his own handwriting, the emperor was quite conceited. Among the ministers and concubines in the harem, which one would not praise his handwriting, he has the air of an emperor.

"Flying dragons and phoenixes, don't talk about good or bad writing. Only the emperor can have the momentum." Daiyu nodded as she spoke. She didn't mean to flatter her, but if the emperor really had any advantages, only his writing could match them. If he could do it, the late emperor used to stare at him to practice calligraphy.

A few words made the emperor happier, and he only regarded Daiyu as a confidante, and Yuan Chunri praised him dozens of times, but Daiyu's words were not as good as Daiyu's.

The draft still has to wait for more than a year, so how can he wait, why not accept her into the palace now, little beauty.The emperor's eyes were shining brightly, and the whole person seemed to jump on Daiyu at any time. Daiyu saw her secretly, and her heartstrings were tense. The emperor must not have gone crazy.

Just as he was thinking hard about getting out, Xiao Dezi's voice sounded: "Long Live Lord, Lord Liu and Lord Shui have something to see."

"What's the matter, let them talk about it tomorrow?" The emperor's face was a bit ugly. These two people, do they have any insight, and they don't see that I have important things to do here.

"Long Live Lord, Lord Liu said that the heavy snow fell on the West Mountain last night, and many houses were collapsed. The matter is extremely urgent." Xiao Dezi was sweating a little. Didn't he want him to pluck the hair from the tiger's head and seek his own death.

The emperor was so angry that his face was livid, but he didn't dare to throw them outside, and he was so annoyed that he was going to be remonstrated by the ministers one by one on the left and the other on the right.Anyway, this beauty won't run away, so it's fine to summon her again later.I had no choice but to say to Daiyu with a smile on my face: "The princess waits next door first, let's talk about it later."

Daiyu heaved a sigh of relief, but luckily there was no danger.I don't know if Liu Wangye and Shui Wangye were entrusted by my brother, but I want to thank them for coming at the right time.Salute and retreat outside.Xiao Dezi led her to rest in the next room, but Daiyu said: "I am afraid that the emperor will not be able to finish the matter for a while, I will go to the concubine Xian and have a seat first, if the emperor summons the father-in-law and then sends someone to call me, Is that good?"

Xiao Dezi knew that Daiyu was the most important thing in the emperor's heart now, so he agreed wholeheartedly, thinking that he would not blame him if he came to the emperor's side to find out.