Red Mansions: No Tears

About ten days after Wang Xifeng came to Lin's house that day, it happened to be the Mid-Autumn Festival. Last year's Mid-Autumn Festival, Lin Daiyu was still in Rongguo Gong's mansion, and it was inevitable to spend time with that family, but this time it was the Mid-Autumn Festival Lin Daiyu thought to herself that after two or three months, she might have annoyed Jia's mother quite a bit, and naturally she couldn't automatically send it to her door at this time, so she simply declined the invitation of Jia's house again and just sent someone to send it to her. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Li and Jia Mu and others planned to hide at home and have a crazy night with Xueyan Ziyun and other maids.

Poor Mother Jia thought that the family reunion during the Mid-Autumn Festival was a reason for Lin Daiyu to come to Rongguo Gongfu, but she never expected that she would be ignored by Lin Daiyu again. As a family, it's not bad that she didn't treat them as special debt collectors.

But in the end, the wish of playing wildly all night was still not fulfilled, because the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Princess Zhongsu sent an invitation card to Lin Daiyu to go to the palace to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with Lin Daiyu the next day. Lin Daiyu was surprised and secretly ordered Nanny Yu inquired a few words from the woman who came to send the post, and found out that she was not the only one who was invited to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet the next day, and there were also several clan or official daughters who had close contacts with the Zhongsu Palace. After receiving the invitations, Lin Daiyu felt relieved, but then she couldn't help sighing that she was too nervous and almost made a joke. After all, the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet in the palace was also hosted by the hostess of the palace. Of course, it is impossible to only invite her One, she doesn't have that much face either.

However, Yu Yu still did not forget to remind a few words: "Girls, don't be too careless. I heard from the woman that the girls who can attend the banquet are all from families with fathers and brothers who are officials in the court or from noble families. You are the noble lady, only you...Although Mrs. Lin used to be an official in the court and was born in the marquis's mansion, she can barely be regarded as a noble lady, but it is a pity that it is always a thing of the past. Sending the post is probably for the sake of Miss Zhao San. The woman is kind. She repeatedly told the girl that after going to the palace tomorrow, she must remember to be cautious in everything. Don't be afraid of anything."

"What Yuma Yu said is true, but I don't know what kind of guests will be present tomorrow. If there is a host who is not easy to serve, no matter how much I try to be cautious, I am afraid there will still be some I want to be picky." Lin Daiyu smiled, some troubles were not self-inflicted and would come uninvited, how can a person who can be invited to such a high-class banquet have no status at all?Her own conditions are destined to be inferior to those guests invited to the banquet, and now she can only secretly pray that Princess Zhongsu is a person who knows people, and will not accidentally invite some tricky and unreasonable little girl.

It’s just that Lin Daiyu also understands that this is the first time that the Zhongsu Palace has invited her to visit the palace, no matter how lacking her confidence is, she can’t easily refuse the other party’s kindness. They are all neutral and stable, and she and Zhao Hua have already formed a little sisterhood. Even if Lin Yu and Zhao Hua have no chance to become a couple, as long as she can work hard to make a good impression in front of Princess Zhongsu, maybe someday When they need a backer, they may be willing to give them a little help from the Lin family in due course for the sake of the insignificant little girlfriend.

"I'm not afraid. As long as the girl sits upright and behaves well, those people will naturally understand. What's more, those who want to make trouble have to worry about the face of the master's family. No matter how good-tempered Princess Zhongsu is, she may not be happy I'm happy to see someone causing trouble at her banquet." Mother Su said beside her.

"Yeah, in the end, if someone really wants to trouble me, as long as I can hold back that tone, I won't be the one who suffers in the end." Lin Daiyu thought for a while, but she could understand a thing or two, anyway. It's best to be okay, if something happens...then: Tolerance!Tolerate!Tolerate! !

"However, if the other party goes too far, it's not impossible to fight back appropriately. You can't let others think that the daughter of the Lin family is easy to bully. The title of the Lin family is passed down to the generation of the grand master. There may be many in the capital. People remember the former Marquis Lin." Seeing that Lin Daiyu seemed to have a sense of inferiority, Madam Yu hurriedly said again.

"Huh? That happened at least 20 years ago, does anyone still remember?!" Lin Daiyu also knew that the title of Liehou, the ancestor of the Lin family, had been passed down to Lin Ruhai's father. But I don't think there will be anyone willing to take into account the face of a person who died decades ago.

Nanny Yu had also heard the second old lady talk about the old affairs of the Lin family, and just now she suddenly said something in her heart. In fact, how did she know if those snobbish families in the capital still remembered the former Jinyang Hou Mansion?

Lin Daiyu saw that Nanny Yu and others did not dare to answer for a long time, so she naturally knew that she should not make things difficult, so she took the initiative to laugh again: "Actually, I don't even know what people in the capital thought of Mr. Tai before, so If no one remembers the past, it might be a good thing for us.”

Nanny Yu and Nanny Su helplessly shook their heads and smiled, how can a junior say that about their elders?They also sounded worried that the reputation of their elders might not be very good outside, but as far as they know, Mrs. Lin had made many good relationships in the capital during his lifetime. Unfortunately... Mr. Lin devoted himself to studying scientific examinations in his early years, but He didn't have much contact with these old friends. After Jia entered the door, he never asked a word about the past of the Lin family, let alone gave gifts during the festivals.

According to Housekeeper Lin, the deceased Mrs. Lin had no one in her eyes except for her natal family Rongguo Gongfu. Although she could not see Jia Baoyu's playfulness and lack of self-improvement, she did not reject Jia's mother. The test of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu's possible marriage in the future, after seeing Jia Baoyu's astonishing behavior in the Rongguo Mansion, the two nuns Yu Su secretly rejoiced more than once if Master Lin had not had the foresight to choose him. The seventh master of the Jiang family, the rest of Miss Lin's life is probably not enough to describe even a word of misery.

Early the next morning, Ziyun and Xueyan worked together to dress up Lin Daiyu, a pink brocade jacket embroidered with pink rose patterns, a peach red floor-length cotton silk skirt, and a jadeite pendant tied with an auspicious knot around her waist, which seemed casual. Hanging on the skirt, a pair of red gold ring bead nine-turn exquisite bracelets on the wrists, red gold earrings inlaid with rubies on the earlobes, and a few small and delicate hairpins on the tips of the hair perfectly reflect the owner's beautiful appearance.

Lin Daiyu looked at Ziyun's enthusiasm and wanted to insert a few more hairpins, she quickly shouted: "Okay! Alright! Let you put in a few more hairpins, maybe someone will think I'm selling jewelry Yes, where did someone wear so many things on their head?"

"Why not? I heard from the woman who saw the virtuous concubine the last time she came back to visit her relatives that there were at least a dozen hairpins and hairpins on that empress's head, and none of them were vulgar." Zi Yun retorted somewhat unconvinced.

"Don't be stupid! A woman can see a noble lady? Only you, a fool, would believe it!" Lin Daiyu glared at Ziyun angrily, with a very contemptuous tone.

"Really? But... there's nothing wrong with wearing more! The status of a girl can't overwhelm those guests, how can we dazzle them with some jewelry..." Ziyun said with a seemingly guilty conscience.

"You...you want to attract people's attention?! Are you sure that after today, the people in the Rongguo Mansion will not hear anything? If you let them know that I have been lying to them before, do you think those people will Let it go?" Lin Daiyu poked Ziyun's forehead angrily, and asked back with gritted teeth.

"Yeah... I almost forgot, I just thought about the girl's rare visit to the palace, but I didn't think of this... Well, how about, how about I pull out two more hairpins?" Ziyun secretly ignored the snow geese beside her. A mocking voice asked cautiously.

"Yeah!" Lin Daiyu nodded, and then watched Ziyun quickly pull out two hairpins that looked like nouveau riche, she nodded in satisfaction, and said, "It's almost the same."

At this time, Mother Su came in and asked Lin Daiyu, "Miss, have you figured out who you want to take to the palace?"

"Just you and Xueyan go with me, plus the two girls Qiu Yu and Dong Zhi. Later, Madam Su will choose a few rough envoys and servants to escort the chariot." Lin Daiyu replied.

"Why won't the girl let me go out again?! I'm very good~ I will be very good~~" Ziyun begged when she heard that she couldn't follow her.

"You are very good? When I went to Rongguo Duke's Mansion last time, I don't know who almost quarreled with Amber. If they didn't let you, I would be charged with another crime of not being able to teach maids by my second aunt. "Lin Daiyu never believed Ziyun's words. She had known this girl for not a year or two, but no matter how she corrected it, Ziyun's talkative problem could never be corrected.

"Okay...well..., Xueyan, you can secretly help me bring back some snacks from the palace. I don't know if there is the kind of crispy cheese that Miss Zhao San sent last time. If there is, you must help me Bring some back." Ziyun is not only talkative, but also loves to eat. Zhao Hua specially sent the snacks that can only be eaten in the palace several times. Except for Lin Daiyu's own food, most of the rest are from Mammy Su. Knowing Ziyun's habits, he kindly gave Ziyun to eat.

"Still thinking about eating?! I'm almost turning into a pig!" Lin Daiyu teased while pinching the most plump part of Ziyun's body.

"How come? I think I'm a little thinner than Miss Xue." Ziyun retorted without blushing and panting, and compared her with the plump Xue Baochai.

"What nonsense! Ms. Xue is a master after all. How dare you compete with Ms. Xue? This is here with us. If you go outside and talk like this, even if people won't say you are wrong, but you will be in the dark You must make fun of the girl for not understanding the rules." After hearing this sentence, Madam Yu scolded hurriedly.

"Ah! I'm sorry, girl, Ziyun knew it was wrong." Ziyun was startled, and quickly bowed her head to apologize.

"That's why I said that you really need to change your talkative problem. Don't always say what comes to mind." Lin Daiyu sighed helplessly.

Hearing this, Ziyun nodded her head in agreement, but didn't dare to say any more.

Not long after, a woman from outside came to report that the carriage was ready and she could go to the palace for a banquet at any time.

Lin Daiyu glanced at the clock in the corner of the room, and realized that it was already past noon. Although the banquet at the Zhongsu Palace was a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, it was impossible to really keep the guests until the evening, so the post said that it was not until the middle of the day. At first, but she got up late today, and she expected to be tossed by Ziyun and Xueyan for a long time, so she ate very full in the morning meal, and she still doesn’t feel hungry. After thinking for a while, she decided to Depart for Zhongsu Palace. ?