Love in the Red Chamber is full of Xiaoxiang

On the fifteenth day, there was no news of Baoyu.

This year's autumn is over, and it is another year of family reunion, this festival is not even in the mood for the Rongning Second House.

It was a different scene in the Beijing Prince's Mansion. A few tables of banquets had already been set up in Wangyuexuan, and the elder sisters-in-law were invited to sit at the table, and Mother Qin was asked to wait for a few to take care of them. Several wet nurses who contributed to the ceremony sat at a table.Shui Rong read the family letter written by Lord Ninghui in front of everyone.

Dun Hui said: "In other words, next spring, the elder sister's family will return to Beijing?"

Shui Rong nodded: "Yes, their family has been working abroad for these years, and it's time to transfer back to Beijing. This is also good, and there are more relatives who walk around, so that they can take care of each other."

Dun Hui said: "I'm afraid the elder sister doesn't know me anymore. I remember when she got married, I was only six years old. It's been ten years."

Shui Rong was also sighing at the same time, ten years have passed so quickly.

Mrs. Lu in the next room liked it when she heard about it: "The Junjun is coming back. This is a great news, which means that the eldest uncle is coming back. But I don't know where to live?"

Shui Rong said: "Their Yin's house is on Bell and Drum Tower Street, and there is a house in Jinyu Alley. It seems that they will move back. It will be convenient to get here."

The people sitting in the middle were all happy when they heard it, only Daiyu was indifferent, but saw her sitting there by herself, not talking to anyone, Shui Rong looked over, Daiyu didn't look at him, she lowered her head slightly, there was nothing wrong interest.

Shui Rong's heart skipped a beat, he knew what was on her mind, but he was too busy these days, and didn't have the energy to take care of Daiyu's mood.

Shui Cheng stood up and bowed to everyone at this time, quite at ease: "Why don't I dance a sword to cheer everyone up."

Shui Rong said with a smile: "I'm getting better at it." Then he turned to the person in front of him and said: "Take the sword and give it to the young master."

At present, the maids and servants are busy moving tables and chairs to make room for a space.Shui Cheng cupped his fists, took the long sword, and made gestures one by one, with a good look.

Concubine Side saw it with her own eyes, she liked it but was afraid that he would hurt herself or someone else, she was always worried.Daiyu's eyes followed Shui Cheng's every move.Such a lively day of reunion made Daiyu feel infinite emotion in her heart.Thinking back to the years spent in Rongfu, my grandmother took the sisters to enjoy the moon and listen to the flute, and it was lively at that time.Baoyu made fun of it in front of him, which made the audience laugh.

After Shui Cheng danced the sword, everyone in the banquet applauded.Now there are rewards everywhere, and Daiyu asked someone to take a pair of gold rings as a gift to Shuicheng.

At that moment, another sister-in-law praised the concubine side: "The young master seems to be able to make a good appearance, and he has the demeanor of an old prince."

Concubine Side said modestly: "He is only a young man, don't praise him, I'm afraid you will get carried away even more."

The younger brother is very civilized and martial, and as an elder brother, he naturally has a radiant face, so he called him over and took his hand and said comfortingly: "If the father is still here, I must like seeing you like this. Good brother, in the future, our Shui family will have to rely on you." You."

Shui Cheng still has a childish look on his face, but he is already very smart and sensible, and knows how to be modest: "Brother is the pillar of the family, our family is counting on him."

Shui Rong smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and asked someone to bring wine, the two brothers drank a cup, but fortunately, the wine was not extremely strong, it was no different from honey juice.

Shui Rong glanced at Daiyu again, seeing that she was not in a good mood, he asked, "Is the princess tired?"

Daiyu stood up and said, "It's okay, I just feel a little uncomfortable, I want to go back and rest."

Shui Rong nodded and agreed: "That's fine, let's go." After letting a few maidservants support her along the way, Daiyu withdrew.

After Daiyu left, Dun Huifang said: "How is sister-in-law today? I haven't seen her move her chopsticks all night, but I've had a few cups of wine. Is there something on your mind?"

Shui Rong smiled wryly and said: "You little girl cares so much about what to do, just take care of yourself." Then he took a sip of the wine, and felt that the wine was not so sweet, but it was hot and astringent in his throat.I thought to myself that several things had happened these days, and the two of them didn't have much time to sit down and have a good talk.He has been busy for several days, every night when he came back, Daiyu had already gone to bed, and when he went to morning, Daiyu hadn't woken up yet.

After reluctantly sitting with his family for a while, he felt a little bored, so he left the table.

When I returned to the room, I saw Daiyu practicing calligraphy there, with only Tongyun serving her.Shui Rong took a closer look and said with a smile: "Yu'er likes small script, how did you practice this character?" Seeing that there was only a big word "Xian" written on the paper.

Daiyu said modestly: "I can't write well no matter what, it seems that I am not used to this big brush, so I asked the prince for advice." As she spoke, she handed the pen to Shui Rong, who took the pen, but put the pen away. After entering the water bowl, he took Daiyu and went out.

Daiyu raised her head to look at the night sky, but the bright moon was half covered by dark clouds.Daiyu then asked, "What is the prince pulling me out for?"

Shui Rong said: "I'm pulling you around, I'm afraid you'll get sick from staying in the room all day."

Daiyu felt the generous palm wrapping her all the time, pulling her forward.Such a beautiful night, but a deep layer of sadness came to my heart.Along the way, Daiyu was silent, Shui Rong didn't rush to break the silence, and bypassed the building.The two of them walked to the bottom of the south wall, and they didn't know which courtyard, but there were bursts of intermittent flute sounds.

In the middle of it was mixed with the hilarity from other courtyards, making the sound of the flute even more indistinct.

Daiyu stopped her feet, trying to hear the sound of the flute clearly, when a few clear words floated over, it was good, but it was too sad, Daiyu thought that there would always be some people who were wandering in joy outside.Shui Rong also listened for a while, and sighed: "It's a big festival, it's a bit unlucky to play such a tune."

When Daiyu heard that she was about to leave, Shui Rong quickly grabbed her and walked side by side with her.Suddenly seeing a mass of black objects jumping down from the top of the wall, Daiyu was startled and quickly jumped away: "Then...that is...what is it!"

Shui Rong hurriedly protected Daiyu in his arms, under the unclear moonlight, he saw that the black thing emitted two compelling lights, and then went to another place.

Shui Rong smiled and said, "It's just a cat, what are you afraid of?"

"It's a cat." Daiyu thought of what happened in the palace back then, and she felt a little shuddering, and actually shivered.Shui Rong stroked her back and said with a smile, "Don't be afraid, it has already run away."

Only then did Daiyu poke her head out of Shui Rong's arms, and looked around for a while, but she didn't seem to see anything, she held Shui Rong's sleeves tightly, walked slowly, and whispered to Shui Rong: " Lord, let's go back."

Shui Rong said: "Taking advantage of the moonlight, I originally wanted to take you out for a walk, but also to dispel your inner boredom. How about we go to Wangyunzhai to study the piano score, shall we?"

Daiyu immediately recalled the portraits of the characters hanging in Wangyunzhai, which seemed to come alive under the lights, and said, "It's better not to go, it's dark, Chunliu must have gone to see her sisters for the festival. Why bother others, the prince will go to court tomorrow, why don't you go back and rest?"

Shui Rong doesn't know why Daiyu has become so timid, or she has always been timid. He dragged Daiyu all the way, and said along the way: "I have ignored you for the past few days, thinking that the moonlight will be good tonight, I will come out to chat with you." Chat. You don't have to say it, I know what's on your mind. "

Daiyu didn't answer, just looked up at Shui Rong, the moonlight shrouded him faintly, his expression was a little blurry, Daiyu couldn't see clearly.Although such a night is beautiful, but for her, it seems that she is not in the mood to appreciate it properly.I also thought about the couplet between her and Xiangyun in the Aujing Pavilion back then, but I never thought that Xiangyun has become a widow now, and the world changes too fast.

Seeing that Daiyu didn't speak, Shui Rong continued, "I know you're doing it for Baoyu's sake. Today is the last day of the exam, and he didn't show up. It seems that he really gave up. Maybe he's hiding in a place where none of us can find him." A place where you can’t reach. I heard people say that you and Baoyu have known each other for many years, and you can be considered childhood sweethearts.”

Daiyu had tears in her eyes: "What is the prince talking about?"

Shui Rong seemed to be mocking, and also seemed to be sarcasm: "I'm jealous of him. Such a talented and handsome person is really a talent. No matter where he goes, there will always be someone thinking about him, but isn't it? ?”

Daiyu didn't know where he came up with these words, she was angry and funny, she hugged him tightly from behind, leaned on his back and said: "I don't know where the prince got these stupid words, I Just treat it as the prince who is drunk and talking nonsense, don't care about it with the prince."

Shui Rong said: "You should be worried about him, don't worry, maybe he will go back by himself in a few days. But uncle is very angry, I'm afraid it will be scolding again, he was beaten for being a handsome official back then, this time It’s such a big mess, and I still don’t know how it will end.”

Daiyu said: "What's the use of us pursuing these things now, as long as he is still alive in this world, it's not better than anything else."

Shui Rong said again: "Although Baoyu is sometimes a little childish, his heart is really good, and he has not been contaminated with those hateful vulgarities. I am ashamed of myself. After all these years of fighting, I am no longer what I used to be. The most precious thing in a person's life is the persistence and integrity in his heart. It's a pity that there are few people in the world who can understand him. Everyone in the world is chasing fame and wealth, but later forget what they really want."

"A daughter is easy to get, but a confidant is hard to find. There is no need to make things difficult. My lord, let's go back. The wind is blowing."

Shui Rong and Daiyu walked back, after a few steps, Shui Rong stopped and said to Daiyu, "I don't seek a confidant, only my sincerity."

But Daiyu said firmly: "My lord treats me with great respect. I'm not the one who doesn't know what to do. Everything the lord has done for me these years is firmly in my heart."