The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

Fireworks are like spring in March, and it is a day of rest, so Chen Gui used the excuse that he could not let down the spring, so he wanted to have a good day with wine and opera at home.

It's not a festival, but he wants to eat wine and listen to operas. When Chen received the post, he was a little suspicious.Only the third sister You knew that her uncle Suxi was a playful and wanton enjoyment, so she didn't think it was so strange.It just so happened that she was bored staying at home these few days. Although listening to operas and drinking wine was nothing fun, going to her natal home was a good way to pass the time.

The mother and daughter discussed, then changed their clothes and prepared some snacks filled with fruit and petals that Sister You had made newly, as well as the new face powder, and arrived at Chen's house.

At that time, Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Chen were basking in the sun in the yard.The bamboo rocking chair was covered with a thin brocade mattress and placed in the back garden, with a pot of Xingong green tea beside it.The fragrance of tea is dense, quite relaxing.

Mrs. Feng and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Xu were sitting on a stone bench beside them, talking with the old lady.Mrs. Xu holds Brother Zhao in her arms, and Brother Zhao holds a big grapefruit in her arms.Seeing Chen's mother and daughter approaching, brother Zhao put aside the pomelo immediately, and opened his hand to hug the third sister.

Seeing this, Mrs. Feng couldn't help laughing and said: "I don't know that the third girl of our family is a patient person. However, these children like her the most. Your family's brother Bao is fine, that's when you meet each other. .Even our brother Zhao, who only sees her once in a few days, seems to kiss her when he sees her. I am not as good as her as a grandmother."

Hearing this, the third sister held Brother Zhao upside down in her arms, and said with a smile: "This is what I am born to attract children. This is my destiny, and outsiders can't envy it. "

A word coaxed everyone to laugh.Mrs. Chen recalled the small opera Chen Gui had invited, so she couldn't help but say, "What kind of Yunji troupe did you invite this time? I heard that there are two newcomers who sing very well. A song "A Dream in the Garden" It's actually better than Qi Guan'er. I'll have to listen to it later."

The third sister You doesn't like to listen to operas the most.Hearing what Mrs. Chen said, she didn't take it seriously.Still holding the big grapefruit to coax brother Zhao, he smiled at Xu and asked, "Why didn't my cousin disappear?"

Xu smiled and said, "I'm discussing matters with my father in the study outside. It's already noon and we haven't come out. We don't dare to bother."

Third Sister You nodded when she heard the words, because she said: "Since that's the case, I won't go there either. Anyway, I saw you at dinner."

After all, because of the mention of Jinghuayuan, Xinjin has launched two face powders with good moisturizing effects, which are just suitable for spring use. "I brought a few boxes here. The cloisonne ones belong to my grandmother, and the ones filled with black lacquer and gold are from my aunt. The ones packed in jasper are from my sister-in-law. My sister-in-law will try it first and let me know if it works well."

After finishing speaking, I ordered the servant girl Zhen'er to hand over several boxes of incense powder to the servant girl standing beside her.

Seeing this, Mrs. Xu took a box over, gently opened the lid, and found that the powder inside was light white and delicate, with a strange fragrance.Wei Wei picked a fingernail and spread it on the back of her hand, it was really very moisturizing.As if in love with something, Mrs. Xu played with her hand and said, "Sure enough, the powder made by Sanmei is the best. I have used Sanmei's stuff now, and if I use the other ones, it won't catch my eye."

After hearing the words, Third Sister You smiled and said, "Then use our own. It's all our own. If our own family doesn't use it, then what can we do?"

When everyone heard the words, they laughed again.After tea, it's time for lunch.Sure enough, Chen Gui and his son came out of the study and invited everyone to have dinner in the inner courtyard.

A small stage has already been set up on the platform.The little actors invited were all dressed up in the side room.At the beginning of the show, Mrs. Chen ordered "A Dream in the Garden".

The faint and slow sound of orchestral gongs and drums fell, and the little actor playing the role of general appeared on the stage.Even though Third Sister You is a person who doesn't understand opera, she has to say that the singing and figure of this little opera are really good.

At the end of the song, Third Sister You took a few extra glasses of beer wine, bid farewell to everyone, and got up to change her clothes.Zhen'er, Wei'er, as the girl's personal servant, naturally followed closely.

After leaving the yard for a while, passing through the moon cave gate along the veranda, and entering the back garden.Fireworks are in full bloom in March, and the fragrance of flowers in the garden is very pleasant.

Third sister You unknowingly slowed down among the flowers.I only heard someone shouting from behind: "Third Miss, stay here."

Third Sister You suddenly heard the man's Qingyue voice behind her, and she couldn't help being startled.When I turned around to look, I saw the little opera singer who had just sung "A Dream in the Garden" on the stage standing behind me.It was only after entering that he realized that this person was tall, with broad shoulders and long legs, and he was really not that kind of soft and weak person.

Zhen'er Wei'er was so frightened that her face paled and she almost screamed.Third Sister You thought this scene looked familiar, thought about it, and asked tentatively, "General Liu?"

Liu Xianglian never thought that after so many years, Miss You would still remember herself.Immediately overjoyed, he nodded quickly and said, "Exactly."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Third Sister You to ask further questions, she bowed herself and said, "It's really rude for me to take the liberty to meet you. But only in this way can I see you. I hope you don't blame me."

After hearing the words, Third Sister You asked curiously, "You want to see me? Why?"

When Liu Xianglian heard this, her cheeks became hotter and panicked.He looked at Third Sister You expectantly, and then said: "To be honest, I fell in love with the girl at first sight. I will meet you again today. I really hope that the girl will give me the next chance and allow me to marry you."

After all, without waiting for Third Sister You to react, she will tell the whole story about how she loves Third Sister You, how she feels that she is not worthy to join the army, and how she earned her meritorious family fortune.At the end, he said to Third Sister You: "I am sincere to the girl. I hope the girl understands."

After finishing speaking, thinking of Uncle Chen's mention of the third sister's temper, Liu Xianglian said again: "I know that girls are arrogant by nature, and I don't think that daughters are born to be in the back house. It just so happens that I think so too. If the girl Yes, I hope that after getting married with the girl, I can travel around the world together. Even if the girl has her own business to take care of, I can only support it. Please learn from the girl."

Third Sister You looked at Liu Xianglian blankly.I really don't know where he came from.

If I remember correctly, she and Liu Xianglian only met twice.If Liu Xianglian fell in love at first sight because of these two aspects, and thus did so many things...

Third Sister You helplessly shook her head.She remembered that the third sister You in the original book had only met Liu Xianglian once, and then she cursed and swore to marry this person.When the marriage failed, they drew their swords and killed themselves... Speaking of which, the temperament of these two people has something in common.

It's a pity that she is not the third sister You in the original book.Treating life-long events will not be so hasty.Therefore, even if Liu Xianglian showed such sincerity at the moment, Third Sister You would not accept him easily.

Thinking about this, Third Sister You looked at Liu Xianglian in front of her again, and could only say: "Since you know that I never obey my parents' orders and matchmaker's advice in matters of marriage, you should know that I have no intention of getting married at this time." Heart. For the general's own consideration, I think..."

Liu Xianglian was afraid that Third Sister You would say something of refusal, so she immediately cut her mouth and said: "I know Miss San has always had ideas. I didn't mean to force Miss. I just hope Miss You won't reject me thousands of miles away. Miss is talented and intelligent. , long-sleeved, good at dancing, and known for strategies, even if she doesn't want to marry, she can still live in peace in the world. However, in life, there are always things to do besides business and earning a living. For example, visit the three mountains and five mountains, and take a look at this beautiful river and mountain. The girl grew up Growing up in the capital, I have never seen the scenery of other provinces. If you are trapped in this square inch of land just because you have a lot of troubles after you get married, what is the difference from being trapped in the inner house after you get married?"

Third Sister You was startled when she heard this.

I only heard Liu Xianglian continue to say: "I only hope that I can marry a girl in this life. Then you and I will travel around the world together, singing in harmony. No matter what the girl likes, I will try my best to help the girl achieve her wish."