Dai Meng of the Red Chamber

The wind in early autumn was cool, and Shui Rong and Long Mu walked slowly side by side. The guards and eunuchs who came and went from time to time greeted each other, and they turned around the Chaoshou corridor, and the eyes opened up. Looking at the autumn scenery of the garden, Long Mu said: " Cousin, I remember that the three-year filial piety period of the Taiwang is coming soon."

Shui Rong nodded, looked at the green bamboo swaying in the distance with wandering eyes, and said in a low voice: "Yes, the father has been away for so long, and it's all because of me."

Long Mu said in a low voice: "Don't blame yourself, it happened so suddenly, no one can predict it." "No, it's not God's will, but man-made." Shui Rong said bitterly: "It's just that I was too careless and didn't listen to my father's words. ,talent….."

Long Mu patted Shui Rong, and persuaded: "It's over, don't think too much." Shui Rong looked at Long Mu suddenly, and said in a low voice, "You know the reason, don't you?"

Long Mu looked away, and sighed: "Cousin Qing, it's better to be confused about some things, let's go, go to my house for a few drinks, we haven't had a drink together for a long time, do you remember the last time you danced a sword after drinking? It's a pity that Younger Brother Yang went to Jinzhou on business, if you played the piano and he danced the sword, it would be so fun."

Thinking of what happened last time, Shui Rong's originally faint mouth curled up into a smile, and said: "Yes, that time was really refreshing, having a good time with wine, playing the piano and playing the sword under the moon, it was really comforting for the rest of my life."

Long Mu looked at Shui Rong's handsome and cold face, and said, "Cousin Qing, don't blame yourself too much for the matter of the old prince. There are some things that no one can predict. If the old prince knows, seeing you like this Fan Cheng, you can rest in peace, listen to my cousin's persuasion, a man who has made a big deal, let go of some things that should be let go, take a step back, the sea and the sky will be brighter."

Shui Rong glanced at Long Mu, then turned to look at the rockery on the side and said, "Maybe you are right, but I can't do it, and I will definitely seek justice for that matter."

Long Mu sighed, and said, "Stop talking about this, let's go."

In the Silk and Bamboo Hall of Mu Wang Mansion, the carved oil windows are slightly open, and outside is a bamboo forest with whirling bamboo leaves. There is a row of slightly open chrysanthemums in front of the door.

The night was already dark, Shui Rong and Long Mu both had a hint of alcohol, they stroked the rim of the cup lightly, a meaningful look flashed in Shui Rong's clear eyes, and said softly: "Cousin Mu, Gu You and Mussel The saying of fighting, the fisherman will benefit' can also clearly see the current situation in the court, it is very powerful, cousin, you keep a low profile, being in it, there are advantages and no disadvantages."

Long Mu picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and said: "Everything has a definite number, everything is in it, Yiqing, to be honest, I have seen through the history of the tragedy of the struggle between concubine and concubine, I just want to be a prince , live this life smoothly and worry-free, but unfortunately some things are difficult to fulfill people's wishes." There is an indistinct depth in the bright eyes, like fog and dust.

Shui Rong smiled lightly, and said slowly: "Sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. As you said, you can't help yourself if you are in it. But if you hide like this and avoid its edge, you will be successful." For big things, Yiqing really admires his cousin."

Long Mu smiled faintly, raised his glass and said, "Come on, drink, this is the best Nurhong. There is a saying that 'Brothers are of the same heart, their strength can break gold'." After speaking, he smiled meaningfully at Shui Rong.

Shui Rong raised his head and drank the wine in the glass, and said lightly: "Your cousin's words are good." The two looked at each other knowingly.

After taking a sip, Long Mu smiled and said, "Yiqing, next year the old prince's filial piety will be released, and you will be married. When I am like you, you will already be married."

Shui Rong held the wine glass, stared at the glass with eyes like clear water, and said indifferently: "As a son of man, it is an unshirkable responsibility to spread branches and leaves, and Yiqing has to do the same. Alas, some things are really out of control, not to mention the concubine mother." It’s already on my mind.”

Long Mu said: "Yes, don't look at us as princes, we can call the wind and call the rain, but sometimes we can't help ourselves, but..."

Long Mu smiled lightly, and said: "Looking at what the Queen Mother and Emperor Father mean, you are much luckier than me. What's even more rare is that you and Seventh Sister have known each other since childhood, while I was just a transaction under the authority, until I was in the bridal chamber. It’s been eight years since I saw my concubine. She is gentle and suitable, respects each other like a guest, has a daughter and a son, and she has come down the same way. It’s ridiculous that those in wild history are all fabricated by idlers. Not to marry."

Shui Rong glanced quietly at the pot of chrysanthemums in front of him, and then said: "Maybe there are such things, or there are allusions of 'Liang Zhuhua Die' and 'Wenjun Listening to the Qin', but how many people can come across it, now In my eyes, marrying a concubine is only my duty as a son of man, and women are like the flowers in the backyard, peaches, plums, orchids, and chrysanthemums, all of which are colorful."

Long Mu chuckled, and said: "No wonder your cousin once said that your eyes are higher than the top, and it is difficult for ordinary women to catch your eyes. I still don't believe it. The seventh sister is both talented and beautiful, and many princes and grandchildren are secretly envious. His eyes are still the same as those of ordinary people.”

Shui Rong hurriedly said: "Yiqing has had a drink today, and he talks too much, please don't take offense, cousin." Long Mu shook his head and sighed: "I really don't know what kind of person can catch your eyes."

Shui Rong sighed, and said: "Stop talking about this, Cousin Mu, 'Life is full of happiness, don't let the golden cup be empty to the moon', come, let me toast you."

After returning to the palace, it was already dim moonlight. After greeting the concubine, Shui Rong had just returned to his Qingyi Garden when he saw Shui Cheng, the steward of the mansion, come to answer.

After listening, Shui Rong nodded and said: "Okay, you did a good job in this matter, since this is the case, this king has let him down, go back and rest."

Sent away from Shuicheng, Shui Rong leaned back on the soft chair, closed his eyes lightly, breathed a long sigh of relief, and suddenly heard the sound of footsteps, slowly opened his eyes, and saw the servant girl Zi Luo holding a bowl of braised rice. The steaming hangover soup was standing in front of him.

Shui Rong straightened up, and said: "It's rare that you are so caring, come here, bring me to drink." Zi Luo said: "Xiao Anzi told me that the prince drank a lot tonight, so he went to make sober soup, so as not to The prince can't sleep well at night."

After drinking it slowly, Shui Rong said: "From now on, I will let the little girls do these rough jobs, you just tell them to do it." Zi Luo picked up the plate and said in a low voice: "I'm used to it, let alone their reckless behavior." , I'm not worried either."

Shui Rong stood up, sighed, and said, "You're making this king feel even more sorry." Zi Luo said quietly: "My lord, please don't do this, Zi Luo has no one to rely on, and my lord can make Zi Luo stay forever. In the mansion, Zi Luo is already very grateful to serve the prince."

Shui Rong waved his hand, and said, "It's night, go and rest, I still have to think about something." Seeing Zi Luo retreating slowly, Shui Rong looked at the burning candle on the table, and the deep eyes It was an indescribable look.

Standing up, Shui Rong walked slowly to the window, outside the waning moon was like a hook, and the shallow moonlight thinly covered the spacious yard, remembering the jokes with Long Mu at night, Shui Rong couldn't help sighing, Talking to himself: "Muluoyan is crossing the south, and the north wind is cold on the river. My home is Xiangshuiqu, far away from the clouds of Chu. The town is full of tears, and the lonely sail looks at the sky. If you want to ask questions in the maze, the evening on the sea is long."

The window edge squeaked slightly under the gentle night wind, and a faint moonlight penetrated through the crack of the wooden door. Daiyu opened her sleepless eyes, watching the moonlight silently, but she was thinking about the moonlight in her heart. Everything that happened today.

On the opposite side, Zijuan turned over gently, and said in a low voice: "Girl, I haven't slept yet, go to sleep, I've been tired all day." Daiyu looked out of the window and said softly, "Zicuckoo, I can't sleep, you I also know that I have a problem with choosing a bed, and I wonder what happened to the old lady."

Zijuan said: "Girl, let's ask someone to inquire about it in a few days. Looking at the current situation, I'm afraid... Fortunately, God has eyes, and the girl can avoid the pain of going to prison. Otherwise, with the girl's body, I don't know." What will happen?"

Daiyu sighed, and said: "The person who picked us up didn't mention our family background, only that he was entrusted by others. I never heard my father say that there are old friends in Beijing. There are many people who add to the icing on the cake. To be able to send charcoal in a timely manner is really a person who values ​​love and righteousness."

Zijuan said: "Girl, don't think so much, go to sleep for a while, there are many things to do tomorrow." Daiyu said: "Okay, go to sleep." Closing her eyes, Daiyu couldn't help thinking about what happened this afternoon. thing.

The imperial guards ordered people to bring lunch, and everyone couldn't eat it. Daiyu seldom had a full meal a day, and now she had no appetite. Instead, Jiamu persuaded: "You all come and eat, since If you come here, you will be safe, and it is right to take care of your body first, Miss Lin, Miss San, come and eat some."

The warm sunshine came in after autumn, but the courtyard outside was still noisy and noisy. Daiyu sat in a corner, silently watching the setting sun seeping through the ground.

There was a sound of footsteps, and then two soldiers in bright armor came in, one of them shouted loudly: "Who is surnamed Lin inside?" Daiyu stood up involuntarily, Zijuan hurriedly stepped forward to protect the front, and said in a low voice: "Girl, please keep silent."

Jia's mother, Lao Jiang Mila, said in a deep voice, "Which Lin is it? There are several people named Lin in the house." The sergeant said: "The family of Lin Hai, the former censor of Yangzhou."

Jiamu nodded, and said to Daiyu, "Girl Lin, go ahead, you can finally let me go." Daiyu walked up to Jiamu lightly, and Jiamu said, "Depending on the situation, someone must protect you." Get out, besides, you should have nothing to do with the accident in Jia's mansion, take care of yourself and remember what I told you before."

Daiyu couldn't help crying, she nodded, and said in a choked voice, "Grandmother, take care. If you have a chance, you will definitely come to see you." .”

After looking at the house one by one, Daiyu knelt down gently and kowtowed to Jia Mu. Sister Feng stepped forward to help her up and said, "Sister, let's go, I'm waiting there."

Zijuan helped Daiyu to the door. One of the soldiers looked at Zijuan and asked, "Who are you?" .”

The two looked at each other, and when they were hesitating, they heard someone outside the door saying: "Yes, she is indeed a maid." Daiyu and Zijuan looked out gratefully, and saw that the person who spoke was the one who rescued Zijuan not long ago that person.

Seeing someone speak, the two soldiers did not stop them anymore, Daiyu and Zijuan followed them and walked out, and before leaving, they did not forget to thank the person who had helped him twice.

It is the beginning of another year, and Ruolan wishes everyone all the best, auspiciousness and good luck in everything.