Love in the Red Chamber is full of Xiaoxiang

Lying on the old old bed, Daiyu was restless.Hearing the rustling of bamboo leaves outside, she thought of those two lines of Sima Guang's poem: "Seeing each other is like not seeing each other, being affectionate is like being ruthless."

The wind from behind was getting louder and louder, one after another, and even the paper on the window was blowing.Immediately afterwards, I heard the raindrops dripping on the sycamore trees planted under the porch of the backyard, which was exactly: "When a little bit of redness is about to fade away, the curtain is filled with cool autumn air. It rains on the sycamore leaves in the third watch, and the sound of leaves is parting .”

After suffering for a whole night, he fell into a deep sleep until the third watch.

Mrs. Wang got up early to wash and wash, thinking of Daiyu's marriage, and thinking of her getting older and Baoyu's marriage.It's also time to find her a husband's family in a legitimate way, otherwise she will always have a heart hanging.Ignoring the morning class, I drank a cup of tea in a hurry and came to Jiamu's room.

Jia's mother just got up, and when she saw her, she said, "You're late today. What's the matter?"

Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "My daughter-in-law has something to discuss with the old lady."

Jia Mu said, "Seeing that you speak so solemnly, let's talk about it."

Mrs. Wang thought for a while and then said: "Daughter-in-law wants to come. At the beginning, the niece came to our house because the aunt was gone. Later, the uncle disappeared, so she stayed with our parents. The old lady is the niece's biological grandmother. The niece's The old lady must personally intervene in the important matters of life. I see that she is not too young, so I should arrange a marriage for her, what does the old lady mean?"

Mother Jia thought for a while, and knowing Mrs. Wang's purpose, she said slowly: "You are right."

Mrs. Wang said again: "It turns out that she and Baoyu grew up together, and there was no taboo in living together before. It's just that Baoyu has become a relative here, and it's never good to meet so rashly..." Wang Before the wife finished speaking, Jia Mu stopped her: "What are you doing with these worries? Baoyu's marriage has fulfilled your wishes. If I want to say something, you can use your mother's will to talk to me. Besides, Lin Yatou is still the princess's companion, and she doesn't often live together, so it's nothing after all. When you talk about Lin Yatou's marriage, I haven't thought about it. It's just that you have heard of the difficulties here. Now I can't make the decision, the Queen Mother opened the mouth, saying that Lin Yatou serves the princess once, and the Queen Mother decides about Lin Yatou's affairs."

Mrs. Wang didn't feel like saying anything after hearing this, but said: "In this way, it is the blessing of my niece, and ordinary people dare not bear it even if they are afraid."

Jia Mu only smiled slightly.Suddenly, Glass announced from outside: "Miss Lin and Miss San are here."

This topic is busy here.

Daiyu and Tanchun entered the room together. Mother Jia beckoned Daiyu to her, and asked her softly, "Did you sleep well yesterday?"

Daiyu replied with a smile: "It's the old place, I slept well."

"I'm relieved. Go back to the palace tomorrow, and I'll set up a banquet for you tonight."

Daiyu said: "It's just that my granddaughter is living in the palace as a sojourn now. I'm afraid it won't be good to delay for a long time. The old lady loves her, and Yu'er will keep it in her heart."

"It used to be said that I was partial to the two Yu'er, but I saw that they were all fine. My lonely old woman is also old, and I have more illnesses than a few years ago. Now that you don't live at home, I don't know if you can Let's meet up a few times." Mother Jia often lamented that she was in her eighties and had a full lifespan.It's just that the matter of the two jades is always entangled in my heart, and it's hard to rest in the end.

Taking advantage of the situation, Tan Chun persuaded, "The old lady likes to say these things because she is old. Lian's second sister-in-law used to say that the old lady is a hundred-year-old birthday star, so there are plenty of good days."

Mother Jia was happy again, and said to the people in front of her, "It's just that I'm useless. The grandchildren around me see that I'm getting old, so they don't come to follow me. It can be seen that I was hurt in vain in the past."

Tanchun hurriedly said: "If the old lady wants to say this, the granddaughter will naturally dare not speak."

The old lady smiled again.Then Baochai and Li Wan came to serve Jia Mu for dinner.Jia Mu hurriedly ordered someone to invite Xichun to come.After going there for a long time, the person who came back said: "The fourth girl said she is not hungry, so she won't come to eat."

Jia Mu said, "I won't wait for her." Then she said to Mrs. Wang, "You can sit down and use it together."

Mrs. Wang leaned back and said, "I dare not disturb the old lady's meal, but today I am a vegetarian."

Mother Jia thought about it and let her go.

Li Wan took the maids to adjust the tables and chairs, and Baochai was calling for the food.Daiyu and Tanchun sat on both sides of Jiamu, and seeing that there were few people today, she said to their sisters-in-law, "Sit down and eat together. The table is big but empty."

Baochai and Li Wanfang sat next to each other.Mother Jia saw that there was a small porridge made from purple glutinous rice today, so she said: "This porridge is good, find someone to send a bowl to Feng girl. We had dinner together last night. I saw that she didn't eat much, and I didn't talk much to her. Poor. , it can be seen that her mother-in-law is not good, and she still has the clever appearance before." He pointed to a dish of chanterelle pine mushrooms in front of him, and a dish of dried bamboo shoot oil for Sister Feng to eat.

Then he called Yuanyang and said to her: "I remember that there is also an ermine cloak and a sapphire blue leather skirt with flowers. They were all made by the people below to honor me in the old year. It's okay to put them there for nothing." You didn’t take it out to wear. You go and find these two pieces, wrap up the skirt and give it to Feng girl. Bring the cloak to Yu’er.”

Yuanyang agreed and went.It didn't take long for the mandarin duck to take it, and Jia Murang gave the cloak to Daiyu.Daiyu got up and took it. It was a silk ermine cape.Li Wan joked: "It really is a good thing. The old lady kept it and we haven't seen each other. It would be very suitable to give it to Sister Lin."

Jia Mu smiled and said, "You two are also filial to me on weekdays. There are still a few boxes of things left there. Let's share them sometime. I'm also preparing for Laner's, and Baoyu's share is still there. .”

When the people in the seat saw Jia Mu mentioning these things, they all felt a little ominous, and they didn't dare to think about it.

When Daiyu came back this time, she felt that everyone in the house had changed.Except for sisters Tanchun and Xichun who were still the same, Daiyu couldn't see clearly.Especially Sister Bao, now that she is the daughter-in-law of the family, she is not as close as before.

Breakfast here is just finished, and Mother Jia is talking to Daiyu.Suddenly, she saw Sister Feng running in with her hair loose, and Jia Mu was very surprised to see her.Sister Feng ran to Jia Mu and knelt down: "Old lady, you have to save me. Jia Lian said he was going to divorce me and let me live in the servant's room."

Mother Jia was very shocked, and hurriedly asked Yuanyang to pull her up, and hurriedly asked, "It's fine, why did he want to divorce you?"

Sister Feng cried: "Old lady, Jia Lian said that I spent his money when I was in charge of the house, but now he says that I can't give birth to a son. I have searched a lot, old lady, you love me the most on weekdays, no matter what you do. Not good, there are always a few good places, but Jia Lian can't drive me to live in the servant's room."

Mother Jia had never heard of it, and hurriedly comforted Sister Feng: "Don't be afraid, I think he listened to other people's nonsense, so he came to look for you, or maybe he came back after drinking. I don't know what to do. I'm here. Let's see if he dares to kill you." What are you doing?"

There was a commotion here, but I saw Jia Lian angrily following in, and when he entered the room, he said, "Old lady, you don't have to protect her anymore. I have my own way of saying that this family was defeated by you, and now I come to beg again." What's the use of the old lady?"

Jia's mother was furious: "There are no rules and no distance in front of me. I don't know what kind of person Feng is. Now in front of your sister-in-law, younger siblings, and your younger sister Lin, I also use these words. Nonsense. Someone, pull him down."

Jia Lian's face was only angry, and he shouted cursingly: "If I get the evidence someday, I'll see what you say. Don't think I'm a fool. I haven't asked about the boxes of things hidden in your house. And you."

Sister Feng was sobbing and crying, listening to Jia Lian's words, she was terrified, and she was afraid that those things in the past would really be revealed by Jia Lian, and how she would live.

Jia's mother was busy comforting her for a while. Li Wan and Baochai were now in charge of housework, so Jia's mother asked Tanchun to accompany Daiyu to stroll in the garden.

The two entered the garden gate and came to Qinfang Pavilion.Daiyu sees Polygonum flowers and red leaves, and withered vines and broken branches add to the desolation.Fang thought it was a scene of cold smoke.Tanchun was talking to Daiyu: "How did the second elder brother of Lian say such a thing? Even if the second sister-in-law of Lian was ill for five days, she would be fine for three days. At the beginning, she flattered both sides and took care of so many things. It is not thanks to her." Flattering inside, I'm afraid this family will not be able to support it until today. It is said that Lian's second sister-in-law was too shrewd in the past, and she loved to overwhelm others. She also offended many people secretly. When she saw her flourishing , they all followed to join in, now they don't care about things, they can say anything. Pian Lian's second brother has soft ears."

Daiyu listened quietly and hurriedly said, "Third sister is right."

Tanchun said: "I've been with this parent for more than ten years, but I don't know what it's like outside. If I were a boy, I'm afraid I'd break out early, but there's no need to..."

Daiyu laughed and said, "What does the third sister say about this? If you are a man, I'm afraid you are more powerful than Lian's second brother."

The two laughed at each other for a while.Tanchun suddenly saw Miaoyu and Xichun from Changcui Temple coming together from a distance, Tanchun whispered to Daiyu: "These four younger sisters are used to getting along with Miaoyu, and they also practice Zen and Buddhism together. A few days ago, they were with me. Said that she wanted to go out to practice. Sister Lin, listen, can such a thing happen to a family like us? She has a weird temper, and I dare not persuade her very much. "

After hearing this, Daiyu said, "If that's the case, maybe it's the fourth sister's luck. She sees it more openly than the rest of us."

While speaking, Miaoyu and Xichun had already arrived.

Everyone greeted each other, and Daiyu saw that Miaoyu was still the same, wearing a moon-white plain robe, but said little.The four of them stood together and talked for a while, and after a while, Tanchun pointed to the other side and said, "Look, it's the second sister-in-law."

When everyone looked at it, they saw that Baochai was coming here.

Miaoyu's expression was slightly trembling, and she saluted the three of them, "Farewell." Then she turned and left.

Tanchun was puzzled, when Miaoyu came to avoid Baochai.Before, the two could talk together.

Xichun finally understood, and said with a smile: "Master Miao and Brother Baoyu have the same temperament. I think the married woman is not as clear as in the pavilion."

Tanchun frowned, "What's the point? Could it be that Sister Bao is a different person after becoming the Second Mistress of Bao?"

Daiyu was listening, but she knew the meaning inside.

Baochai walked up to her and said with a smile, "From a distance, it looks like there are four people here, but when I get closer, there are only three of you left."

Tanchun explained: "The one who just left is Master Miao from Quicui Temple."

Baochai stopped asking, pulled Daiyu's clothes, and said to Daiyu, "Sister Lin rarely comes back. I have something to say to Sister Lin. Let's go to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion together."

Here Tanchun and Xichun also parted ways.

Baochai and Daiyu came to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, and Xueyan brought tea.Baochai asked all the people who were serving in front of her to go down.

Baochai and Daiyu said: "The newly planted bamboo here is actually weaker. I'm afraid it will lose a lot if there is a strong wind one day. I'm afraid it will take a year or two to mature."

Daiyu figured that Baochai must have something else to say to her, so she said, "Second sister-in-law, please speak directly if you have anything to say."

Baochai sighed slightly: "Let me tell you the truth. Last night I saw you talking to Baoyu in the Aujing Pavilion. Sister Lin, you may not know all these sufferings of mine, although on the surface you see him beating me up and down. Respect, but since he entered this door for more than a year, he has never really liked him. I have never said these things to others. Today I boldly tell Sister Lin, you and I know what is on his mind. You enter After entering the palace, his jade will be gone. He has completely changed himself. After all, he wants to live a life. Since I married him, I have nothing to complain about. Is it just that his career has been in vain like this? If so, the old lady will treat him His love and affection, the master and wife's expectations of him are in vain."

When Daiyu heard this, she understood what Baochai meant, and after thinking about it, she said, "I understand what the second sister-in-law said. I will never come back here again. You can treat me as dead."

Baochai was eager to argue: "Sister Lin, that's not what I meant. You misunderstood. I was thinking of his wholehearted treatment of you, and it was because of me that I separated you alive. I just want you to say something. If you are willing to serve him with me, I will go and explain to the old lady."

Daiyu's face was stunned, she was stunned for a long time before she gradually came back to her senses, and said firmly: "Sister Bao's words are so boring, it's useless to say anything. Sister Bao, please rest assured, it's you who is yours after all. , others can't take it away. In the past, Sister Bao taught me a lot, but now you don't have to be a virtuous person, I'm afraid I'm not lucky enough to bear it."

Baochai's face turned red and white, thinking, if the two of them are willing.She just opened her mouth and begged the old lady and his wife to marry Daiyu, so what.She is not that jealous woman who can't tolerate others.Baoyu also listened to Daiyu the most, and many people persuaded her, and they might be on the right track.Now that I talk about it, I see that Daiyu has no such intentions, and her face is also very ugly.