Love the Red House

On this side, Baochai resented secretly, with a gloomy expression on her face, but fortunately no one was looking at her, so she felt at ease.

Princess Beijing just carried Daiyu and inquired carefully about household chores. When she learned that she came from the Lin family in Gusu and was a lady who could read and write, she couldn't help admiring. , naturally admired Daiyu more and more, held her hand, and loved her very much.

Gossip for a while, because it is Shui Mei's birthday, according to the etiquette, all the girls greeted their maids and presented the prepared gifts one by one.

Since it was a boudoir girl celebrating, it was naturally very casual. Tanchun sent a red sandalwood incense fan, and Xichun was a Duan inkstone. Because Daiyu was living under the fence and had no possessions, she only chose a fan from the items brought by the Lin family. A piece of ordinary suet white jade pendant, expressing one's heart.

Wei Baochai was very careful, and specially selected a set of sixteen hairpin hairpins, all carved in red gold, inlaid with emeralds, purple fluorite, malachite, moonstone, rose crystal, etc. Gemstones, exquisitely made, glittering with golden light, scattered with infinite crystal pearls, dazzle people's eyes, and you can tell that they are valuable at a glance.

Princess Beijing didn't expect that she would give such a precious gift, so she smiled and said to Xue Baochai, "It was because of Mei'er's birthday, and I wanted to call some people over to have a good time, that's all. It's really unbearable for the girl to give such an expensive ornament."

Xue Baochai had already calmed down, and because she lowered her eyebrows and smiled like the warm wind in late spring, she replied gently: "The concubine said such a thing, which really makes Baochai feel ashamed. Only things that you pick up are appropriate." As she spoke, her apricot-like eyes moved slightly, and she glanced at Daiyu as if intentionally or unintentionally, and a faint sarcasm flashed in her eyes.

Daiyu is as careful as a hair, so she noticed it, but because she didn't have the slightest intention to fight, she just smiled and ignored it.

Shui Mei on the side is also a smart person, and after some conversations, she has some understanding of Xue Baochai's temperament, so she knows Xue Baochai's intentions clearly.

Because Baochai mirrored Daiyu in such a way, Shuimei couldn't help feeling dissatisfied, so she sneered coldly and looked at Xue Baochai, her voice was as light as autumn fog: "Miss Xue's gift is naturally very precious, but, as the saying goes Well done, gold is priceless and jade is priceless, but every lady wears jade and pearls, and thinks that things made of gold are the most vulgar in the world. Miss Xue sent these hairpins on purpose, but she wanted to laugh at this princess as a A vulgar fan?"

Baochai put a lot of thought into preparing this congratulatory ceremony, thinking that after presenting it, it would definitely win the favor of everyone in the Northern Palace, but now she heard Shui Mei's sarcasm, she couldn't help but be dumbfounded, she was silent for a while, Fang muttered Said: "The princess has a noble status, and it is too late for the daughters of the people to admire, so how dare you have other intentions? As for this set of hairpins, it was originally prepared by the daughters of the people with great care, and sent to add makeup to the princess."

At that time, she spoke softly and slowly, with the intention of being attentive and careful, but Shuimei still had a cold expression because she had seen through her, and she refused to change her original intention.

Flicking her cloud sleeves lightly, Shui Mei sneered on her lips, and said calmly: "Forget it, I don't care how much you bother about this congratulatory ceremony. I have a lot of accessories, and I don't lack your set of hairpins. You still have to pay attention to it." Take it back, keep it for yourself and use it slowly, look at you who are covered in gold and silver today, these gold ornaments are perfect for you."

Seeing her flattery, Shuimei was unmoved, just ridiculed and ridiculed, Baochai couldn't help being a little annoyed, and almost wanted to walk away, but because Shuimei was the princess after all, she didn't dare to be so presumptuous, so she just bowed slightly. Eyes, looking at Princess Beijing, timidly said: "The daughter of the people has good intentions, but the princess made a accusation, which really frightened the daughter of the people, I don't know what to say."

Princess Beijing knew that Shuimei had a gentle temperament, so she would never say such sharp words for no reason, so she naturally didn't want to blame Shuimei, so she just smiled and waved her hands: "Forget it, Miss Xue's intentions, I understand very well, But since Mei'er doesn't like it, the girl should take it back."

Baochai felt bored, and couldn't help trembling when she heard the words, her face turned pale, but she lowered her head silently, and had nothing to say.

Since then, Baochai has no choice but to admit that, apart from being ridiculed, she has gained nothing from her trip today.

However, with her temperament, how can she be someone who is willing to give up Qingyun's ambition?

She has the appearance of a concubine Yang, a peerless talent, and a dignified and graceful demeanor. What she lacks is just a little opportunity.

In the Beijing Prince's Mansion, not being favored does not mean that her future has no bright future.

When no one was paying attention, Baochai gritted her teeth and secretly made up her mind that next year's draft will be the time for her to show her ambitions.

She will definitely rely on her talent, appearance and means to obtain a wealth and status that is worthy of herself, and she will stand above everyone's heads.

At that time, all those who have despised her will have to look at her with admiration, even Daiyu, who is innocent and noble, and Shuimei, who is sneering at her today, are no exception.

Not long after, ladies from various prefectures arrived one after another, all of them dressed up beautifully, sitting around in the Mingya Garden, surrounded by pearls and emerald greens, forming a beautiful autumn scene.

Because Shui Rong has both civil and military skills, is famous outside, and is a relative of today's son, and has a bright future, it is self-evident. The position of princess in the Northern Palace has been vacant for a long time. The young ladies of the aristocratic families in the capital all regard Shui Rong as the person in the boudoir's dream. , looking forward to one day, can join hands with such a modest gentleman to make a contract, to accompany the spring and autumn years.

Therefore, although the purpose of this trip is only to celebrate Shui Mei's birthday, but because of their longing, all the ladies are full of competitive spirit, and they are dressed up like flowers, even in the autumn wind, there is also a faint fragrance of powder , Every move is more cautious, for fear of making a wrong move.

The four girls who came from Jia's mansion, because Xue Baochai already knew that she was hopeless, felt cold and disheartened, so they sat quietly, silent, Xichun was originally a cold person, and she also lowered her eyes slightly, and said nothing.

Tanchun has a cheerful temperament and is good at talking, so he came up at this time, chatting with the ladies and the princess of Beijing, commenting on the ancient and modern poetry and elegant things, every word and every word, he followed the rules, long-sleeved and good at dancing, with a graceful appearance.

As for Daiyu, although she is very sharp, but because she is an indifferent person, she doesn't like to show off by nature, she just thinks that the purer the better, therefore, even in the midst of Luo Qi, she is still as quiet as a picture, with only a wisp of smoke in her eyes The smile lines look like flowers and beautiful women, laughing at Yan Yan, competing for beauty.

Seeing Daiyu's indifference, Shui Mei nodded secretly, admiring in her heart.

A clean body, not surprised by favor or humiliation, not moved by power, this is the bearing that a lady of a famous family should have.

Girls in the boudoir should be proud of their status. If they follow others, go against their will, and say flattering words, it will be too vulgar.

Looking at Daiyu with a beautiful complexion and clean eyes, Shui Mei smiles lightly, and can't help but have a thought in her heart. Brother Shui Rong, although an extremely human minister, has never been bound by the secular economy, but has come out of the world lightly , from top to bottom, there is no trace of vulgarity.

The woman I see now has a demeanor that is similar to that of my brother.

If she were to be my sister-in-law, in the future she would definitely be able to sing along with her brother-in-law, and she would be herself. Because she likes this woman, the relationship between sister-in-law and sister-in-law must be harmonious and peaceful, it is really excellent.

Although my brother said that he only has pity and appreciation for the woman in front of him, and has no other intentions, but who can not be tempted by such a beautiful woman who seems to have stepped out of an ink painting?

Thinking about it, it must be love at first sight and deep love at first sight.

However, that is for the future, the most important thing right now is to keep this woman in the Beifu, as for the other things, after the elder brother meets her, he can think about it slowly.

Thinking this way in my heart, let's wait for the banquet, and everyone admired the flowers together again. Because it was not early, all the ladies got up to leave one after another. It's the first time I've met Sister Lin, but because of my affinity with Sister Lin, I have an unfeeling request, and I hope Sister Lin will agree."

Dai Yuhui has a heart-to-heart, after a day of getting along, she already knows that although the girl in front of her is of high status, she is not an ordinary vulgar fan. For a day, Shuimei often stayed by her side, smiling like a spring breeze, and caring, making her feel a long-lost warmth in her heart that had been silent for a long time.

This warmth is the most important thing in this world for her who is indifferent.

To this day, the reason why she still stays in Jia's mansion, what she is reluctant to part with is the meager warmth given by her grandmother.

Because of this, at the moment when she heard Shui Mei laughing at Yan Yan, but her voice was earnest, Daiyu couldn't be indifferent, so she pursed her lips and smiled, nodded to Shui Mei, and said softly: "Princess It’s okay to just say something, don’t be polite.”

Shui Mei nodded slightly, and said in a warm voice: "Meier lives in the palace, although she has been well-clothed and well-fed, but because there is only Meier in the mansion, she has always been quite lonely. Today, after a lot of trouble, I met Sister Lin who is in love with me. We have not been together for a while, but we are going to be separated, and Meier is really reluctant to part with it."

Speaking of this, she got up and walked to Daiyu's side, took Daiyu's hand, and then said with a smile: "So, Meier wants Sister Lin to stay in the mansion for a few days, to talk with Meier to relieve boredom, and to spend time in her boudoir. I wonder if my sister is willing to agree?"

Daiyu didn't expect her to have such an invitation, raised her eyebrows, and was stunned for a moment, but suddenly felt a cold gaze approaching her, with deep jealousy and hatred, she didn't need to look back, she knew that she was full of hope Xue Baochai, who came here with longing, but had to return in defeat.

Daiyu didn't care about her, and just pondered for a while, because she said to Shuimei: "The princess wants to stay, Daiyu shouldn't refuse, but since she came to Beijing, the folk girl has been enjoying herself with her grandmother, and she has never been away for a moment. Furthermore, Daiyu has lived in Jia's house for so many years, she is used to it, if she stays here, she will definitely not get used to it."

Shuimei smiled sweetly, and said softly: "Meier understands what my sister means, but the old lady of Jia's house, besides sister Lin, has other grandchildren to accompany her, so she must not be lonely."

"Besides, Mei'er doesn't want my sister to stay here for a long time, but after a few days, I will definitely let my sister go back. Good sister, you just agree."