[Red Mansions] The big maid struggles daily

Because Xue Baochai was here, it was not easy to block the door, so Daiyu could only say, "Please."

Xingyue hurriedly gave Taoyue a wink, and Taoyue stepped forward to put the green cloak inside.

Xue Baochai looked outside, and said with a smile: "I just came, what is he doing here now?"

What he said was incomprehensible, as if Jia Baoyu was chasing him.But if you have something to say, why bother to say it here.Thinking about it, Daiyu said with a smile: "But the second cousin has something to ask sister Xue, so it's not easy to delay."

Isn't this what An Yu meant to see off the guests? Zhu Xiu lowered his head and smiled.It is said that Shi Xiangyun is upright, but if you look closely, you can find that Miss Shi's uprightness is divided into people. Most of the time, she uses her uprightness to ridicule some people.However, Daiyu is really straightforward, she has a pure heart, and she doesn't like sophistication in her heart, and she doesn't like it in her heart, so she just said it, and she doesn't know how to watch people order dishes.Pian Daiyu is quick-witted and has a lot of humor. When she speaks out, people often hate and love her.

Before the words were finished, Jia Baoyu walked in happily, stepped on the threshold, and said with a smile: "I didn't realize that this yard is good. Only my sister lived in it, and it became beautiful..."

Daiyu got up and gave up her seat with a smile. Jia Baoyu then saw Baochai and asked with a smile, "Sister Bao is here too?"

Baochai was still smiling, but Yinger, who was standing behind her, had an ugly face.Even the most honest Xingyue couldn't help laughing, this Second Master Bao came to make trouble, and he complained that you chased after him, and you poked a hole in his face with your hind foot.

Seeing that he was wearing a gorilla felt cape, Daiyu asked Xingyue, "Is it snowing?"

Xingyue replied: "Snow Pearl just came down, it's so small, it will be scattered when the wind blows."

Baochai laughed and said, "It's a coincidence that the first snow falls this winter." He ordered Ying'er, "Have you ever taken my hood and cloak?"

Jia Baoyu laughed and said, "Why am I here, and my sister is going? It's so easy for us to get together at Sister Lin's place, and we should have a talk together." But instead of trying to stop Ying'er like before, Sit down and talk.Baochai looked at him with a smile, but did not answer.

Ying'er saw that his words were close and close, and half of her anger just now subsided, because she persuaded: "It's very early and late, and it's snowing again. The girl is here to play with her brothers and sisters. Come back when the snow stops." It's not too late to get home. Besides, I'm afraid that Xiaoyao'er hasn't even cleared the way at this moment, and a fall is no joke."

Everyone else tried to persuade her, so how could the host not persuade her? Besides, the elder sister of the Xue family had gone, but the second cousin refused to leave. If the second cousin stayed by himself, the second aunt would be unhappy.Seeing this scene, Daiyu also smiled and said, "It's rainy and snowy, stay away, this snow is also understanding."

Only then did Xue Baochai smile: "I said sooner or later that I would go, but I took advantage of the snow to come and get it ready."

Daiyu ordered the tea and fruits to be placed, and then ordered Taoyue: "Take my cloak and Guanyin bag and prepare them for sister Xue. Why do you need to make an extra trip?"

Taoyue sent over a moon-white colored embroidered satin fur cloak and a matching snow cap. Ying'er hurriedly thanked her, but she was really not sure whether Miss Lin meant to stay or drive away the guests.

Jia Baoyu took a sip of hot tea and said with a smile, "Why did my sister send me away with this tea? The day before yesterday I had a cup of pumpkin tribute tea at the old lady's. Yes, my sister can buy me a cup too."

When Baochai heard this, she raised the importance of the Lin family again in her heart.

Zhu Xiuyin said with a smile: "But the tea I made won't catch the eyes of Second Master Bao, that's all, Second Master Bao is sitting here, I'll go and see Mother Li."

Only then did Baoyu realize that the ginger and jujube tea was made by Zhu Xiu, so he hurriedly got up and bowed, and said with a smile, "Damn it, I didn't know that sister Zhu Xiu made it herself. It's only my fault that I wanted to cheat my sister's tribute tea."

Zhu Xiu hurriedly smiled and waved her hands, and went out to see Jia Baoyu's nanny, Nanny Li.

Xingyue had already gone down to brew it herself, and after a while, she served it in a bowl covered with official kiln famille rose.

Zicuckoo personally held it to Jia Baoyu. Baoyu smelled the fragrance first, clinked the cup before his nose, then sipped it lightly, and said with a smile, "It's as moist as the bright moon in three autumns, and the fragrance is better than nine wan's of orchids. It's really good tea." : "I heard that this tea can only be made from unmarried girls who pick the buds and age them for several years until the buds turn golden yellow. This is not like those Pu'er daughter teas. But those merchants are not particular about picking tea, and they often hire people to pick tea at will, so the name of daughter tea is in vain. Only this pumpkin tribute tea must be the girl of Liuxiu. If men and women touch their hands, then The leaf buds will not turn golden..."

It turned out that this was the reason why he praised this pumpkin tribute tea. When Xue Baochai heard it, it was both funny and lamentable, and said, "Brother Bao also believes this hearsay story? The reason why this pumpkin tribute tea is rare is its 'tasteless', and it is also delicious. Due to the fact that the output is too small, the governor of southern Yunnan pays a full tribute to the royal family every year, and there are very few scattered among the people, so it is precious and hard to find."

After showing off her talent and knowledge, she asked Daiyu again: "Is it a reward from the court? It can be seen that Uncle Lin is in the emperor's heart."

Dai Yuben was holding the cup of blown green tea that she usually used at home, and smiled as she listened to the conversation between the two of them. When she asked, she smiled and said, "I don't know this, maybe it was a gift from someone else. My father always got two balls, and I gave one to the old man as a filial piety." Madam, give me half of the other group... Although it is tribute tea, there are a lot of things brought in in this house, so it is not uncommon. Sweet and tight."

Jia Baoyu said: "The rose marinade is just to occupy a high-ranking name. Putting a light yellow paper on it, it seems to be much more expensive. It is infinitely better than our home-made rose marinade pickled in sugar."

Daiyu was just talking about it, the solar terms change, and the nuns are afraid that she will cough, so they don't allow her to eat those things pickled in sugar and honey.But Xue Baochai didn't like it, so she sent a lot of satin and feather gauze to her aunt, but she didn't see any rose brine, but Miss Lin did.

After a pause, Xue Baochai asked Baoyu, "I'm going from Sanyatou's house. It's no fun to be alone in the house. I came to talk to Sister Lin to relieve my boredom. I just heard from my aunt that you are going to school and you are not busy outside. , What are you doing running backwards?"

Baoyu called out, "But I forgot the business! Tomorrow, I will go home with Qin Xianggong, the younger brother of Dongfu Rong's daughter-in-law, to learn to study. Therefore, I am here to say goodbye to my sister." Arch your hands to Daiyu.

As soon as she said this, Daiyu was also a little stunned, the inexplicable sense of familiarity came to her heart and eyes again, she didn't want to cry, and for no reason, her eye sockets became hot again.

On the other hand, Baochai, if she was more thoughtful, seeing this scene, she couldn't help pinching the handkerchief tightly, feeling annoyed.In the first three days, the two people exchanged views of "Psychic Jade" and "Golden Lock". On that day, he also repeatedly recited the two lines chiseled on his golden lock, "Never leave, never give up, and we will live forever". This word is a pair with his.What is that now.

Ying'er was also resentful, and it showed on her face: If it is about familiarity, her own girl will come first, so she will be more used to it; if it is about distance, this girl Lin has always been lonely and does not like to go out, and her own girl often plays with him. In one place, it's better to be closer at home.Why do you say goodbye to Miss Lin, but leave your own girl aside? It can be seen that Baoyu's past sisters Baoyu and Changbao's sisters are all fake.

Glancing at Lin Daiyu again, he thought to himself: No wonder the girl didn't go to visit that Miss Shi, but came to try this Miss Lin instead.It can be seen that Miss Lin's way of ignoring Baoyu in the past is also bluffing. This is obviously because she has become familiar with Baoyu in private.

When Zhu Xiu came in, he saw such a situation, Jia Baoyu bowed again, Xue Baochai was indifferent, Ying'er looked slightly annoyed, and Daiyu was in a daze, not knowing what to think.

Xingyue hurriedly brought tea to Daiyu, and said with a smile: "Second Master Bao is joking again, which really frightens our girl."

Zhu Xiu also hurriedly said: "Those who don't know think that this school is far away in Jinling. It's so close, and it deserves the courtesy of Second Master Bao? Old lady, madam, Second Master Bao must be saying goodbye tomorrow morning Yes, and Mrs. Xue, Miss Bao, Miss Smith... If you resign one by one, a day will pass. No wonder you came here to say goodbye to Miss Lin today. They are all relatives, and Second Master Bao is really welcome."

This means that in terms of politeness, it is natural to be polite to unfamiliar people; but it is really unnecessary to be so polite to those who are close.

Baoyu also planned to get up early tomorrow morning to see the old lady and wife. Xiangyun lives nearby, so it is cheap to make a speech.I came to Meishouyuan, not to make excuses, but thinking that this is always a serious matter, if I use serious things to fool the two 'door gods' on the door, maybe I can come in to see Sister Lin.Who would have thought that the women on the two doors were so talkative today, they invited them in without even using this reason.

Although Jia Baoyu and Qin Zhong were irresistible at first sight, there was always something wrong in his heart.Qin Zhong is shy and shy and has the attitude of a daughter, which is very suitable for him. Jia Baoyu is accompanied by his friends poetry and books during the day, and the warm fragrance of the attacker at night, so he should be very happy; Entering home school, it is even rarer to see Sister Lin, and the fun is diluted a bit in my heart.Today he finally had some free time, he was thinking alone, and he became more and more impatient, so he rushed to Meishouyuan.I originally thought that if I could see her, I would tell my sister Lin all my thoughts, so as not to dare to speak up, hide my pain, and never get close to my sister.

Sister Pianshengbao was also there, so Jia Baoyu had to press his mind and just talk and laugh to relieve boredom.

Jia Baoyu had also seen Yinger's expression, he was always considerate of girls, besides Yinger was charming and cute, he hurriedly laughed and said: "I went to school, and left all the sisters behind without saying a word, what is it... I’m going to bid farewell to my aunt and sister Bao. I just said that the goose-footed duck letter that my aunt is bad is better than that made by sister-in-law Zhen in the house. I will go to my aunt, my aunt is kind, she will definitely keep me when it is getting late, but I will not favor my aunt's delicious food and wine."

Saying this made everyone laugh, Zhu Xiu thought, no wonder this Second Master Bao is so popular with so many women, with just one mouth, so many tricks.Just look at Baochai and Yinger in the hall now.

Ying'er giggled and said: "I can't blame us for being stubborn with the third girl at noon, so the second master Bao called out, because he had something to do. When the girl went back, she was bored all by herself again. When she came to find Miss Lin, she didn't know what to do." Met the second master."

Good girl, this is to pick up the phrase her girl said earlier, "I just came, what is he doing here again" by words.

Zhu Xiu listened for a while, then winked at Taoyue, Taoyue hurriedly followed her out quietly, and asked why.

Zhu Xiu was also very annoyed: "Second Master Bao's grandma, Grandma Li, was invited to have some wine in the room over there to keep her warm. Who knows where this grandma got angry, so she drank a few more glasses and spilled the wine. Crazy. Usually no one in this courtyard eats drunken food, and there is no such thing in the waiter... You are about to find out the medicine bag for sobering up and ask someone to fry it." As he said, he still sat down.

What Zhu Xiu didn't say was that Nanny Li was cursing and attacking people. Fortunately, it was snowing outside and the doors were closed, so I couldn't hear it from here.Otherwise, Jia Baoyu will also go crazy, and I don't know how it will end.

"...I only know how to pretend to be a coquettish girl to coax Baoyu, and now the alienating Baoyu is getting closer to me! You sleep on the bed at night, what kind of person are you pretending to be, I don't know if you look at me!... Seeing Qianxue respect me, you The little hooves are going to throw her out! Pushing Baoyu, she has been shamed a few times... She is just a hairy girl who I have brought out under my hands, and it is flattering you to be matched with a kid, and you are so stupid that you can't be a half-master!"

Nanny Li stared in bewilderment, pointing at people and cursing, the rough girls who came with her blushed and did not dare to go forward.

Zhu Xiu said angrily: "What are you looking at! Nanny Li is drunk and pissed off, she should go to her own place, what is it with Miss Lin! Go to bed before helping Nanny Yes, the soup for sobering up will be delivered in a while."

The maids responded in a hurry, and the strong man lifted Mammy Li up on the kang in the inner room, and stopped her from howling.

I don't know how much wine has been poured down, but there is a smell of wine in front of him, Zhu Xiu frowned, and a woman from the Lin family next to her whispered: "We only brought a pot of rice wine, but let her drink two glasses Nuannuan, but who knows that this old woman is not happy, she opened the wine jar in the house, and she doesn't know how much she ate...I'm afraid she will vomit..."

This room was originally used for outsiders to rest their feet and keep warm. Two large wine jars were placed in the corner, so that the outsiders could have a cup to keep warm.The Lin family is strict, and no one dares to get drunk.This Madam Li really didn't treat herself as an outsider, she took what was brought up after eating, and took it herself, and the girls she brought with her also helped to cover up, that's why things went wrong.

Zhu Xiu squeezed the space between her eyebrows before she started to come out. It was this Nanny Li who sent someone to send her a message, so she thought there was something wrong.It turned out that he just saw that she had a problem with Xiren in the past, and said some sour words and complained in front of her.Zhu Xiu didn't want to get involved in the dispute over the right to speak between Nanny Li and Hua Xiren in Jia Baoyu's room, so she excused herself and hid in another room.

Who knows how long it will take, she heard Mammy Li howling and cursing the street, and she hurried over and that's it.

"It's my fault, I didn't look at it." Zhu Xiu said.If you are angry, go to the upper court to make a scene, make a scene with Jia Baoyu and Hua Xiren, you will have to yell at Miss Lin, and you will add trouble to others.

Things were rushed today, the Lin family's New Year's gifts were sent to Beijing before the canal was frozen, Zhu and Chen were invited by Lin's housekeeper to help out in Lin's house.Otherwise, Jia Baoyu's nurse would have to be accompanied by one of the two nuns.

"Where are Nanny Wang and Nanny Jiang?" Zhu Xiucai asked hurriedly, thinking that Daiyu also had a pair of nurses.

The mother-in-law of the Lin family sighed: "The two of you don't care about things. Earlier, Nanny Wang said that she couldn't stand the weather in the city. She was not feeling well, so she had to lie down. Seeing that they were useless by the girl's side, Steward Lin sent them away. I went to the house in Tongzhou to raise it, and I will still be called back to Yangzhou in the spring of next year."

It was so easy, the hangover soup came, and I hurriedly asked Li Naizi to pour it down. This Li Nanny didn't know what was going on, and she kept cursing indiscriminately.

"Wrap it in a big cloak for Nanny Li, let's send it back quickly. Otherwise, it will snow heavily in a while, and it will be even more difficult to go." Zhu Xiu looked at the sky outside and said to the mother-in-law.

Taking advantage of the easy way to go, she simply asked two strong women to help her back. If she still stayed here, she would never sober up, and I don't know if she was deliberately pretending to be crazy by drinking, so why should she stay here?

"If Master Bao came out first, say that Mama Li ate two more cups and sent them back first, and asked more people to follow. If I return to the old lady and come back, and they haven't left, then naturally there will be them." Someone will come and serve you." After finishing speaking, Zhu Xiu wrapped herself in a thick cloak and put on a Guanyin pocket, asked two women to help Nanny Li, and ordered a girl she brought to follow, and the rest were still waiting for Jia precious jade.

Just about to arrive at Rongqing Hall, Nanny Li really woke up in a daze, and the two women who were supporting her curled their lips inwardly.Zhu Xiu sneered and said: "Good mama, after you have had a drink, go home and have a rest. I will call back to the old lady and arrange for someone to pick up Second Master Bao."

Nanny Li hiccupped and said with a quick smile, "There's no need to go back to the old lady, I'll just send people over..."

Before she finished speaking, Hu Po came out with the two daughters-in-law under umbrellas, "The old lady saw that the weather was bad, and the second master Bao didn't know where he went. He was in a hurry, and he was asking someone to look for it. Can you see it?"

Suddenly seeing Li Mama, she hurried up and asked, "Mother Li, why are you alone? Where is Second Master Bao?"

Before she could speak, Zhu Xiu smiled and said, "We're in Meishouyuan, Miss Bao is also here, Second Master Bao went over to talk. I just heard what Second Master Bao meant, maybe I'm going to spend the night with Mrs. Xue later. Meal. When it snowed for the first time, Nanny Li drank two glasses of water and wine coldly, and she felt a little dizzy, so she came back to report to the old lady first, and then sent someone to serve Second Master Bao."

Amber listened, thinking that Baochai was going to talk to Daiyu, so Baoyu followed. After a while, the two of them still had to go back to Lixiangyuan for dinner.Then he smiled and said: "It's good to know where it is. You can go back to the old lady with me. Since Mama Li has had a drink, don't go up there, so as not to smoke the old lady."

Seeing Yuan Yuan approaching, Mother Li was eager to make a sound, and hurriedly said: "I will come as soon as I change clothes at home, and I will go to my aunt's place in a while."

Over there, Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu had already come out, and Daiyu sent someone to follow.

As soon as she left the gate of Meishouyuan, Xue Baochai's face turned cold, and she ignored Baoyu, and just walked forward holding Yinger's hand.

Jia Baoyu hurried forward, and said with a smile: "It's all right, why is my sister suddenly annoyed?"

Xue Baochai made a pun and sneered: "Brother Bao is so forgetful!" He just went to Lixiangyuan.

Suddenly a girl chased up from behind, but it was Bihen in Baoyu's room. That Bihen came running alone, and without other words, she went up and took Jia Baoyu's hand and said, "Good second master, it's amazing." It's easy to find. Sister Xiren sent us out to find you..."

As soon as Jia Baoyu touched her cold hands, he held them with both hands to keep warm, and said with a smile, "But I've been worrying too much, I'm going to say hello to my aunt. Since you've come, just follow, I'll send another person to tell you Your aggressive sister..."