Love the Red House

On the next day, in the early morning, Daiyu got up to wash and wash, but she saw that Xiangyun had already woken up, was wearing plain clothes, and was sitting under the window in a daze with her forehead resting on her hands.

Daiyu knew that she was thinking about what happened last night, so she didn't bother her. She just went to the dressing table, fixed her makeup, and then called Xiangyun to wash up and have breakfast, so they went to Mrs. Wang's room to say hello.

When I got there, I saw Mrs. Wang gathering with a group of maids and servants, packing boxes, cages, brocade boxes and other things. It was very lively with all the people going back and forth.

Seeing Daiyu and Xiangyun coming in, Mrs. Wang stood up and said with a smile, "You two girls are here, sit down quickly."

Xiang Yun bowed his knees to salute, then looked around the room, frowned slightly and said: "Madam, it seems to be very busy here."

Mrs. Wang was all smiles, and while ordering the little servant girl to pour tea, she replied: "Because the empress has issued an order, the marriage between our family and Xue's family is approaching, and there are too many things to take care of, so I asked them to pack it up in advance." , so as not to panic when things come to an end, that would be bad."

After hearing this, the smile on Xiangyun's lips froze at the corners of his lips, and there was also a gloomy look in his eyes, and he was very depressed. Daiyu saw it in his eyes, and couldn't help feeling distressed for a while, but she couldn't speak to persuade her, she just stretched out her hand to hold it. Her cold hand conveyed the temperature of her palm to her bit by bit.

Madam Wang didn't pay attention to Xiangyun's expression, but there were lines of laughter in her eyes, her eyes seemed to fall on Daiyu intentionally or unintentionally, and then she said: "These years, I have been busy all day and my mood is messy, only this marriage, It makes me feel really happy and satisfied, even if I am busy, I am also happy from the bottom of my heart.”

Speaking of this, an inexplicable light flashed in his eyes, and he said with a half-smile: "The eldest girl has always been close to Baoyu and Baochai, so I think I am very happy for them now?"

——Daiyu and Baoyu grew up together, they were childhood sweethearts, and they had an extraordinary friendship with each other. She always knew it in her heart, but she always disliked Daiyu.

Now that Jinyu's marriage is fixed, she asked deliberately for no other reason, just to add salt to the wound, to see Daiyu lose her composure, and to get a piece of spiritual joy and satisfaction from her pain and sadness.

Daiyu Bingxue was smart, why didn't she understand what was going on in her mind, she nodded calmly when she heard the words, her face was as calm as water, without any fluctuations, and said calmly: "Of course, the golden and jade marriage has been handed down for a long time, and now it has finally come true. A great deal of joy."

Speaking of this, he raised his eyes to look at Mrs. Wang, his eyes were clear and warm like smoke, but his voice faded: "The Jia family and the Xue family, one is powerful and powerful, and the other is an imperial merchant for generations. It is truly a perfect match, rich and noble, and it is not in vain that the Second Aunt and Aunt Xue have been looking forward to it for so many years."

She said these words in a smooth manner, but she intended to point out that behind the marriage of gold and jade, it is just that the families get what they need and rely on each other.

Mrs. Wang frowned, feeling a little displeased, but she couldn't refute it, because this marriage was indeed as Daiyu said, Jia's family seeks wealth, Xue's family admires power, and it's not just a simple marriage.

After this confrontation, Mrs. Wang not only didn't take the slightest advantage, she was even teased by Daiyu, she was so embarrassed in her heart that she couldn't speak for a while.

It was so quiet for a while, but someone said under the window: "Madam, I have something to report."

Before the words finished, the bead curtain had been raised by someone, but it was Xiren who leaned in, his expression flustered and his breath seemed to be disordered.

Seeing this, Mrs. Wang had no choice but to leave Daiyu behind, turned to look at her, frowned and said, "What's the big deal, why bother?"

Hearing the words, Xiren hurriedly collected his expression, bowed his knees and saluted, he probably did not expect that there would be so many people in the room, his lips moved, and he wanted to answer, but he covered it again.

Xiangyun felt a little uncomfortable when he talked about the marriage between gold and jade. Seeing her being so sneaky now, he couldn't help being even more unhappy. Sister Lin and I don't deserve to know what my sister wants to report, right?"

Xiren's face turned pale, but she didn't dare to refute in spite of her uttering such sharp words, he just laughed and said: "Miss Yun was joking, she is a distinguished guest in this mansion, and Xiren always respects her very much." , dare not neglect in the slightest."

Speaking of this, he bit his teeth lightly on his lips, but he didn't dare to hide it anymore, he just lowered his eyes and replied: "Actually, it's not a big deal, but it's just that Baoyu seemed a little uncomfortable when I woke up this morning. Don't worry, I thought about asking my wife to take a look."

In Mrs. Wang's heart, only Baoyu is the most important thing. After hearing this, she immediately jumped up from her chair and said hastily: "If that's the case, I'll go there right away."

After hearing this, Xiangyun also had an anxious expression on his face, he held Daiyu's hand tightly, and said softly: "Sister, you can also accompany me to visit, okay?"

Ever since she broke up with Baoyu that day, Daiyu only hoped that she would never see him again. Now seeing Xiangyun's pleading face, she couldn't help but feel soft. hesitated.

When he was hesitating, inadvertently, he saw that although Xiren lowered his brows and lowered his head, looking respectful and cautious, a faint light flashed quickly in his eyes, although it was fleeting, it was complicated and incomprehensible.

Daiyu was astonished, so she no longer hesitated, and said with a quick nod, "It's good to be idle, let's go and have a look together."

After tidying up in this way, several people took each other and went to Yihong Courtyard lightly. When they walked to the main room, there were voices of men and women talking, talking and laughing, very intimate and endless.

A man's voice sounded, but it was Baoyu, and there was a little tenderness in his soft words: "Zicuckoo, your beautiful hair is so black and long, it's really hard to put it down."

As soon as the words fell, a woman smiled softly, and replied: "Zicuckoo really dare not take such absurd praise from the second master, but it's just that the second master does not despise it."

This conversation clearly fell into the ears of everyone outside the room, and everyone looked at each other in amazement and bewilderment. Listening to Baoyu's voice, although it was not full of energy, it was also cheerful and brisk. It didn't seem like he was sick?

Mrs. Wang was also a little shocked, she couldn't tell right from wrong, but she raised her hand and waved to signal the accompanying people to keep quiet and just listen quietly under the window.

Baoyu smiled and said, "With our relationship, how can I tell lies? Even if I comb your hair for a lifetime, I am willing in my heart."

After hearing this, Zijuan laughed like pearls, obviously very happy, but sighed lightly, with a touch of sadness in her voice: "Second Master's words are coaxing me, seeing that Miss Bao is about to enter the door In the future, the second master will naturally raise eyebrows with her, how can he get close to Zijuan?"

At that time, her words were soft, revealing a coquettish coquettishness that had never been seen before, and also a little bit of humility and self-pity, which made people even more sympathetic.

Baoyu is the most sympathetic and cherishing jade. After hearing these words, when he spoke again, there was a meaning of Yiyi in his voice: "This is what you are worrying about. Sister Bao's temperament is the most easy to get along with. When she comes, I will be with you." Once she says it, she will naturally keep you by her side to serve for a long time."

Hearing that Zicuckoo's voice became softer and softer, like warm water gurgling in spring: "If the second master can really let Zicuckoo stay, it would be a great blessing."

Baoyu smiled at Yanyan, and replied: "Your temperament is the most gentle and docile, no worse than an attacker. It is also my blessing to have you by my side."

Hearing this, others didn't realize it yet, but Daiyu already pursed her lips and smiled lightly, and she already understood in her heart.

Over the years, because of Baoyu alone, all the maids in Yihong Courtyard have been jealous and intriguing, and they only kept a superficial calm.

But today, Xiren came to Mrs. Wang's room to report the news, not because Baoyu was unwell, but because he wanted to lure Mrs. Wang over to watch a good show of Baoyu and Zijuan laughing.

With Mrs. Wang's temperament, seeing this scene, she would naturally be furious. If so, she could drive Zijuan out of Yihong Courtyard without making a fuss. It was really a seamless strategy.

Thinking of this in her heart, Daiyu looked back calmly, and sure enough, although Xiren lowered his brows slightly, his expression was submissive, but there was a sinister smile looming on the corners of his lips.

Seeing this, Daiyu sneered to herself, but she didn't say a word. On her white and jade-like cheeks, there was a calm and breezy indifference.

It's none of your business, why bother meddling?

But when the room was quiet for a while, Baoyu let out a deep sigh, and then sighed: "At that time, I was hoping to marry Sister Lin, and you master and servant would stay by my side together, getting the best of both worlds, but I didn't expect that now , although you have come, sister Lin can no longer get close, it is really a great pity."

Seeing that Baoyu was still immersed in her imagination, Daiyu's brows were lightly condensed, with a little frown, but she was still calm and composed, without any waves on her expression.

Now that he has turned around resolutely and sincerely persuaded Baoyu, he should have a clear conscience.

Well, today's events are just a show, just watch from the sidelines and don't need to take any action.

On Mrs. Wang's side, her complexion had already changed, she flicked her sleeves, moved straight, and suddenly opened the brocade curtain.

As far as the eye can see, I can see Zicuckoo sitting in front of the dressing table, wearing a long gown with honey-colored patterns, her black hair is scattered, hanging on her shoulders, like a cloud, although she has light makeup and no makeup, she has a graceful charm.

Behind her, Baoyu was holding a jade comb in his hand, stroking her beautiful hair, combing it once and for all, with an intimate look.

The children of Shaohua, the time is quiet and good, but there is also a bit of beautiful scenery.

This scene clearly came into view, Mrs. Wang's face turned dark, and she was annoyed and anxious. She stepped forward, pulled Baoyu away from Zijuan, and scolded sharply: "A master, you don't pride yourself on your identity." , but combed her hair for the servant girl, how decent is that?"

Unexpectedly, Baoyu couldn't help but change his face, and moved his lips. He was anxious and didn't know how to explain, and his whole body froze on the spot, like a wood carving.

Mrs. Wang threw him away, walked to Zijuan's side, raised her hand involuntarily, slapped it, and said coldly: "You really enjoy sitting so calmly and letting Baoyu comb your hair and face. Why don't you?" Think about it, with your humble status, how can you be worthy?"

The more she spoke, the more angry she became, the black eyes seemed to burn with flames, and her voice was cold and piercing: "You are the maidservant of our mansion, and I only think of you as an easy-going, so Miss Lin will send you to I have no other words to fill in the vacancy in Yihong Courtyard, and I only found out now that I misjudged you."

Seeing that Mrs. Wang was so angry, Zijuan had already panicked. She didn't care about her disheveled hair and finger marks on her face. Be careful, don't dare to make too much of a fuss, as for today, it's because the servant got up early to wash her hair, and when she came up to serve, the second master happened to see it, and she had to comb it for the servant."

The voice became softer, like the whistling of the wind, and begged with urgent fear: "Zijuan has always understood the distinction between master and servant, but the second master has orders, how can slaves and maids disobey? I also ask my wife for mercy, don't worry about it." .”

Mrs. Wang was unmoved, and said with a sneer, "Don't care about it? I only have one precious jade in total. How can I let a fox like you do anything wrong and seduce him to death?"

After hearing this, Zijuan's face became stiff, and she hesitated for a long time. She looked at Baoyu with tears in her eyes, and her voice trembled uncontrollably: "I beg the second master to speak for Zijuan."

When Baoyu heard this, there was a trace of pity in her eyes, and she was about to speak, but she saw Mrs. Wang's face was full of anger, and she couldn't help being afraid, and slowly lowered her head, looking dejected.

Seeing him so cowardly, Zijuan screamed inwardly, and became more and more apprehensive and panicked, laying on the ground, her body trembling slightly, with her messy hair, she walked in a rather embarrassing manner.

Mrs. Wang squinted at her, her face became more and more ugly, and said in a deep voice: "At this time, you still want to ask Baoyu to intercede, and you don't know how to repent. It's really disgusting."

Said, looked back at Daiyu, Fang took a few steps beside Zijuan, with a cold arc on his lips, and then said: "I remember, when you were a child, you were a very exquisite and well-behaved girl, why not?" Have you changed your temperament after a few years? Is it because of your nature, or because you have been facing other people for a long time, and you have been unknowingly affected by bad influence?"

What she said was extremely cryptic, to the point, and there was a deep meaning in her words, but Daiyu knew it well, it was just pointing at Sang and cursing Huai.

As we all know, Zijuan has been by my side for many years, and has been inseparable until recently.

In this case, it is said that Zicuckoo is influenced by others, but who else can it be?

In a moment of tenderness, Daiyu felt a tinge of desolation in her heart, as if she had a piece of yellow lotus in her mouth, so bitter, so astringent, reaching the deepest part of her heart.

As long as she finds an opportunity, the aunt in front of her will say something bad, it can be seen that in her heart, she is really a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh.

Living under the fence of others was such a difficult time, not only had to rely on others for food and clothing, but also had to bear the sudden cynicism from others, even if the matter had nothing to do with him, he could not stay out of right and wrong.

How innocent, how helpless.

According to common sense, at this moment, what she has to do is to pretend to be deaf and dumb, to endure in silence, to compromise, and to avoid conflicts and disputes.

She understands the reason very well, but she can't do it.

She comes from the noble family of the Lin family, even though she is only a woman, she still retains her arrogance and character, and she will never bow her head under sneering words and go against her own temperament.

If someone is a knife and I am a fish, then it is better to be a piece of jade than a tile.

This is Daiyu's opinion, and no matter who she faces, she will never shrink back cowardly.

With delicate eyebrows, Daiyu raised her head and looked at Mrs. Wang, her voice was calm and calm, but with a trace of indifference: "The second aunt's words mean something? Yes, Zijuan is indeed serving me by my side." After a period of time, so what? A person's temperament is all cultivated by oneself, what happens to her now is her own business, what does it have to do with others?"