Daiyu from the Red Mansion is also arguing with people today

It was also because Daiyu's courtyard was doing her own shopping that it was so convenient. Otherwise, they would have to follow the big kitchen in the mansion, and it would not be so convenient if they wanted to add more food.

At this moment, Lin Ji strode into the main room, followed by Nanny Wang.

Recently, Nanny Wang also realized that Lin Daiyu was growing up and could no longer stay alone in a room with these housekeepers and servants.

Daiyu didn't care much about this kind of thing. Since Nanny Wang was her own family member, it was okay for her to just listen.

She excitedly took out the fried peanuts that Nanny Wang had bought for her on the street from her sleeve and urged Lingji: "Tell me what happened in the front yard today!"

She had heard Xue Baochai say before in Lady Jia's room that her bookcase had fallen apart on the dock, with the books inside scattered all over the floor.

It's only the beginning of May now. If it were a windy winter day, I'm afraid the books would be blown all over the sky.

Daiyu imagined the scene in her mind and found it very interesting.

Lingji had originally intended to start with what happened at the dock, but when he heard Daiyu asking directly about the situation in the front yard, he thought for a moment and said, "While they were unloading the things from the carriage, I hit the ankle of the boy holding the box with a stone. He fell forward and everything in the box spilled out."

Daiyu recalled the things she saw in Xue Pan's room. Even as a modern person, she found it difficult to talk about them, and if she wrote them down, they would probably be blocked by the censorship.

She imagined the scene of those toys and purses (the same purses used during the search of the Grand View Garden) scattered all over the floor, and she couldn't help covering her mouth and laughing for a long time.

Daiyu was glad that Lan Rui did not accompany her into Xue Pan's room, otherwise she would definitely make a fuss.

"At that time, the servant of Master Zheng happened to be there and saw this scene. After Xue Pan met Master Zheng, he was led by Master Lian to meet Master She and Master Zhen from the neighboring mansion. But the servant was not careful enough to keep his mouth shut, and before long, everyone in Master Zheng's courtyard knew about it. Master Zheng was furious and lost his temper for a long time!

Originally, they planned to let the Xue family live in the courtyard on the west side near the back street, but now Master Zheng felt that it was not appropriate. Finally, he gave the order to let Xue Pan live in the wing room of the outer study, while Madam Xue and Miss Xue were arranged to live in a small courtyard northeast of Madam Wang's courtyard.

After hearing this description, Daiyu couldn't remember the exact location for a moment, so she asked, "The small courtyard to the northeast of Mrs. Wang? Is it on the alley?"

"Yes, there is a small door in the alley. As for whether there is a corner door leading to Madam Wang's courtyard, I don't know."

Daiyu didn't care about what happened in Mrs. Wang's courtyard, but just reminded Lin Ji again: "Since you know Xue Pan is a ridiculous person, then guard the door well.

When I came in just now, I had already emphasized to them that our yard would be closed from now on, and when someone comes, we will ask clearly before opening the door. "

Lingji nodded and said yes, then asked, "Miss, do you have any other instructions?"

"Go tell Zijuan and Honglian that there's a man from outside the mansion, and tell them not to be left alone. Also, as for what happened at the dock, you have to publicize it well." Daiyu said, looking at the dark night sky outside the door, with a hint of deep meaning in her eyes.

In the past two years, in addition to selecting concubines, the palace has also been recruiting talented women to choose companions for princesses and county ladies.

In the original novel, Xue Baochai was dragged down by Xue Pan's case or some other reason and was eventually eliminated. After that, the Xue family never left Shenjing City again.

This time, Xue Pan only offended the prefect of Yingtian Prefecture, which was not a big deal and should not affect Xue Baochai's reputation.

Daiyu was curious and wondered what choice Xue Baochai would make this time.

"Girl, the rice dumplings in fermented glutinous rice are here! Eat them while they're hot!" Lan Rui walked in with a tray on which were two small bowls of steaming rice dumplings in fermented glutinous rice.

She smiled and said, "Girl, it would be boring if you eat alone. I will eat with you!"

Daiyu stretched out her hand and pinched her chubby cheeks, teasing: "You greedy cat, you obviously want to eat it yourself, and you are using my name!"

"Hehe!" Lan Rui stuck out her tongue, and suddenly remembered something, her expression became a little complicated, "Girl, you should not enter a man's room casually in the future. If you have anything to do, just let me do it."

Daiyu was stunned by what she said and almost choked on the glutinous rice balls. She coughed so hard that her eyes turned red.

After finally recovering from the shock, she glared at Lan Rui and said, "What nonsense are you talking about, little girl! When did I go there?"

"Anyway, girl, just let me go next time!" Lan Rui scooped a large spoonful of dumplings into her mouth, chewing them fiercely.

"Okay, it's no big deal. I just went to confirm the news. The man has been knocked unconscious by the incense I used. What can happen?"

Although she said this, she still felt a little guilty in her heart. She did learn some lessons this time.

However, Daiyu didn't plan to mention this to anyone. Otherwise, given their conservative attitude, they would definitely ask her to "wash her eyes".

After that, the capital city soon became lively again.

First, Wang Ziteng was promoted to the commander-in-chief of nine provinces, and was ordered to leave the capital to inspect the border.

As families coming from Jiangnan to Beijing appeared on the dock again, the previously dormant "Theory of Talented Women from Jiangnan" was brought up again.

The rumor became more and more outrageous, and many people claimed that they had seen with their own eyes that the family's luggage contained several large boxes full of books.

But to most people, these rumors are just jokes because they are too outrageous.

"Virtuous and prosperous for her husband" is already a relatively restrained term. There are even bolder rumors that only royal family members are worthy of such a girl.

When Wang Tingyu heard these rumors, he just laughed it off and didn't take them to heart.

Xu Zhilan, on the other hand, sneered after hearing this: "It's just another trick played by those people who are eyeing this selection."

Wang Tingyu had seen someone from the Lin residence among the crowd spreading rumors, but he didn't take it seriously, thinking that they were Lin Ruhai's spies in Beijing to get information.

What is giving him a headache right now is the task assigned by His Majesty.

The emperor has tolerated the beggars in the city of Shenjing for a long time. Before, they just did odd jobs in the city and did not cause much impact on the city's security.

As time went by, the number of beggars continued to increase, and there was even a momentum to form a Beggars' Gang.

This group of beggars also played a significant role in spreading the rumor.

This immediately attracted the attention of the emperor. He openly assigned people from the Five Cities Army to drive out the beggars, and secretly asked Wang Tingyu to conduct an in-depth investigation to see if these people were controlled by someone else.

Daiyu knew nothing about the affairs of the court. After she asked Lin Ji to spread the news, she immediately withdrew all the people.