Dai Meng of the Red Chamber

The charming sun slantly reflects the exquisite pavilion cornices, a winding stone path bypasses the pavilion, with creeping daisies and fresh grass on both sides, and winds to a jagged and abrupt rockery in the east. The eight or nine-year-old girl was chattering and playing. Although there were thin beads of sweat on her pretty face, she still couldn't hide her charming and pretty face.

The girl in a light yellow cardigan with a loose braid pointed to a swaying chrysanthemum in the distance and said, "Sister Yu, look how beautiful that flower is, and this is the most blooming chrysanthemum in the whole garden." Okay, Xiao Cui, go and pick it up, we will put it in the room for viewing."

The girl next to her is weak and weak, her pink and purple shirt is embroidered with light-colored plum blossoms, and her creamy little face shows a look of unbearable, slightly frowning eyebrows, and softly persuades: "Sister Qian, don't pick it off." Yes, from germination to flowering, I don’t know how much wind and rain it has survived. It’s so easy to wait until now, it can bloom in the sun, let it open freely, let’s go there together, just take a look at it, why bother You have to take it off."

The girl in the light yellow shirt smiled and said: "Sister's heart is really soft, I don't think so, I just pick the flowers I like and watch them with my hands, isn't there a saying that goes 'There are flowers that can be broken, don't wait No flowers, no broken branches', otherwise, what's the point of us planting flowers."

The girl in the purple shirt shook her head and sighed: "'Flowers bloom and fall in the spring breeze', this flower is like a human being, you keep it in a bottle, without the roots and leaves, it is only a few days bright and bright, it is better to let it bloom by itself Fall, enjoy this hard-won beauty, wait for the flowers and leaves to fall, and bury them in the soil, 'turning them into spring mud to protect the flowers', wouldn't it be better."

The girl who said this was Daiyu, and the other girl was Qianran. Since she met Qian with her father last year, Daiyu only knew that Qianran and Jingu lived in this yard, and she didn't see any relatives on weekdays. Friends, only myself often come to play.

Qianran's parents have never been seen before. According to my father, Qianran's mother died when she was born, and her father was separated, so they lived here with Jin Gu.

Jin Gu is the maid of Qianran's mother, she takes good care of this little master, and obeys everything. In the empty yard, except for Jin Gu and Qian Ran, there are only a few servants guarding her, so Jin Gu often begs Daiyu come and play.Every time she saw Jin Gu's sincere smile, Dai Yu's heart softened unconsciously, and she smiled and nodded in agreement.

Turning her head to look at Jin Gu who was not far away, Daiyu couldn't help but feel a little sad. Jin Gu has a beautiful face and well-behaved manners. At first glance, she is the maid of a wealthy family, but she has never been married in order to take care of Qianran. Seeing Qianran arbitrarily drinking back and forth at Jin Gu, even Daiyu felt a little sad for Jin Gu, but Jin Gu didn't care at all, she still smiled and obeyed, coaxing Qian Ran, letting her Daiyu, who is naturally sensitive, often secretly feels sorry for her.

Looking at the swaying chrysanthemums in front of her, Qianran glanced at Daiyu, turned her dexterous eyes, and said with a smile: "Okay, let it open by itself, but I'm looking for your sake, sister. No….."

Daiyu smiled sweetly, and there was also a faint smile in Rushui's pretty eyes, and said repeatedly: "My sister accepts my sister's love." Turning to Hua'er, she said softly: "Open it well, three times a year and six times a year. Ten days, and only these few days are yours."

Qianran laughed beside her and said, "Sister Yu, you have such thoughts at such a young age. Okay, let's go over there to play. The goldfish that were raised in the pond before have grown much bigger. Also, we still have You can pick lotus seeds."

The two held hands and were about to leave when they saw a girl shouting: "Miss Lin, the mansion sent someone to tell the girl to go back." Daiyu replied: "Okay, I'll go now."

Turning her head to Qianran, she said, "Sister Qian, I'm going back first, and I'll come back to play later." Seeing that her playmate was about to leave, Qianran couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and said in a low voice, "I won't play again anyway. In a hurry."

Daiyu said: "Daddy called me back to the house. Maybe there is something wrong. I'll play next time. I'm leaving." After speaking, Daiyu smiled and said goodbye to Jingu who had been with them all the time: "Jingu, I Go back home first."

Jin Gu smiled and said: "Don't worry, I've asked Xiao He to make a few packs of the snacks you ate just now, take them with you when you go home, I see that you like them very much." Yusong got into the car and said softly: "Remember to come and play, Miss Qian doesn't have a companion either, it's rare that you get along with her, you are a sensible and good boy, don't be as knowledgeable as her in some things."

Daiyu nodded with a smile, and said: "Auntie, go back, I remember, and, thank you for the snacks, Auntie, I like it very much." Aunt Jin couldn't help stroking Daiyu's head, and said in a low voice: " Go back quickly, don't keep your father waiting."

Seeing Daiyu's lavender blouse disappear into the yard, Qianran turned around and walked slowly towards the room bored, then called out repeatedly as if remembering something: "Xiao Cui, Xiao Cui."

Seeing Xiaocui holding the scissors and holding the blooming chrysanthemum in her hands, a satisfied smile appeared on Qianran's pretty face, a hint of complacency flashed in her nimble eyes, and her delicate nose was light. He snorted lightly.

Back at the mansion, Daiyu turned around the front porch, went to the study to meet her father, and saw Lin Hai sitting on a purple carved chair, the sunlight shining through outside shone on his thin face, she didn't care, her hands were numb. Holding a letter in a daze.

Daiyu called softly, and Lin Hai came back to his senses, and then forced a smile: "Yu'er is back, you see, Daddy wants to stay away thinking about things."

Daiyu approached gently, leaned against Lin Hai, and asked in a low voice: "Daddy, there is something to call my daughter back." Lin Hai sighed, then stood up, and raised the letter in his hand: "Your grandmother has sent a letter, she I am worried that you are young, and there is no one in charge in the house. I am busy with business all day long. I am afraid that I will not be able to take care of you and make you wronged. So I wrote to ask you to live with her for a few years, and come back when you grow up and understand .”

Daiyu shook Lin Hai's hand, and said quietly: "I don't want to go. Living alone under the fence is not as good as my own home. Besides, if Daddy stays at home alone, the daughter is also worried. Daddy, let the daughter stay. stay with you."

Lin Hai sighed, and said: "Sensible child, Daddy is reluctant to let you go, but since your mother left, Daddy feels that he is really powerless. Yangzhou is a rich place, and salt dealers are rampant. You have to benefit one side, seeing that it's the season when private salts are rampant again, I'm afraid that Dad really doesn't care about you, alas, at this age, Dad has no intention of remarrying, but these aunts in the house are short-sighted, Jealousy, how can I have the heart to teach you, Daddy is really worried about putting you in the house. Yu'er, listen to Daddy, pack up, go live with grandma for a while, Jia's house is a big family, education and daily life, etc. On the one hand, it is much better than following the aunts. Besides, there are a few younger sisters in the house who are similar to your age, and your grandmother is protecting them. They will definitely live well. Someone will pick you up. Taking a step back, I haven't seen your grandmother since you were born, so it's good to take this opportunity to meet her."

Seeing what her father said, Daiyu could only nod her head in agreement, remembering that she would soon be separated from her father and live in a different place, her eyes filled with tears.

Lin Hai gently stroked Daiyu's head, and said: "Don't be sad, your grandmother will love you for the sake of your dead mother." He nodded sensiblely, and a drop of clear tears slipped down Daiyu's face Clear eyes.

In the still exquisite backyard, the two little girls were reluctant to leave, Qianran pouted and said, "Sister Yu, after you leave, no one will play with me anymore, those girls have been stupid all day long. You can't even swing well, Sister Yu, when will you come back, and you will definitely play with me when you come back."

Daiyu shook her head and said, "I don't know either. Daddy said he would pick me up when he made arrangements. My grandmother's house is so far away. I'm afraid it will be rare for a year or so to come back. But when I come back, I will definitely come and play with you. "

The two talked for a while, Daiyu carefully took out a purse, small and delicate, with two butterflies embroidered on it, Daiyu raised her head and said to Qianran: "Sister Qian, last time you said you liked this bag very much. Purse, I’m not willing to give it to you. Now I’m going out, and I don’t know how long it will be before I come back. I’ll leave it to you. There are still a few beautiful beads in it. Keep it for yourself when you’re bored. .”

There was a smile on Qianran's fair face, but there was a trace of alienation in his eyes, and he said: "Sister Yu, this purse is also your favorite, how can I, as a sister, win people's love, you still keep it." Play by yourself."

Daiyu put the purse in Qianran's hand, and said sadly: "I'll make the purse later, you can keep this one, I don't know when we'll see you again after I go, it's just a thought, let's meet again later Now, maybe everyone has changed, but the purse won’t.”

Qianran comforted: "You still have this temper, you are more thoughtful and sentimental, maybe your father will pick you up soon, I will wait here, we will play together when you come back, remember, I also let Jin Let me make your favorite snacks."

Sending Daiyu away, Qianran played with the purse casually. The thin stitches and lifelike embroidery all showed the embroiderer's intentions. Thinking of the scene of envy when she first saw the purse, Qianran couldn't help feeling There was a sour taste, they were all girls of the same age, but why did she have a loving father and a prominent family background, and what else did she have besides this unknown cage? The rosy little face couldn't help being a little distorted, resentment flashed in his eyes, he couldn't help but threw his purse on the ground, still feeling puzzled, he couldn't help stepping on a few feet, and said angrily: "I don't Rare things that other people have played with." Jin Gu watched from the side, sighed and shook her head, and when Qianran walked away, she slowly picked up the purse thrown on the ground.