Xiaoxiang Water Cloud in the Red Chamber

It was already late February when Daiyu returned home, and she was thinking about the iron scroll of the Dan Shu. She didn't know how to get information from Jiamu. Think carefully in your heart, but dare not act recklessly.Thinking about not going to Jia's mansion since that time, maybe Jia's mother will send someone to pick her up in the next two days, and I feel even more depressed.In addition, the prince did not know how to think about it, and gave herself food, food, or entertainment every three days, and occasionally visited her. Only then did Daiyu realize that Shui Ze was gentle on the outside, but he was a domineering and clingy person in his heart. It made Daiyu very disturbed.Shui Rong was even more annoyed, not only because of the taste, but also because if it goes on like this, sooner or later someone with a heart will notice this matter.The two quarreled in private more than once because of this, but the more they quarreled, the more intense the water was, as if they were in a fight, when the water was dissolved, the water would come after him, and Daiyu was gone for a while, reciting poems and painting with Shui Rong You and I are interested in watching two people play cockfights.

In March, outside the window, warblers twittered skillfully, and willow shadows fluctuated. It is the best time of year when spring is good, and the fragrance of spring flowers is as good as ever.

Xueyan saw Daiyu Zhiyi sitting under the window of the moon hole, her clear eyes were out of focus, she was obviously lost in the sky, and Cuiyu on the window was listlessly pecking her feathers, she couldn't help shaking her head and laughing: "What are you thinking about, girl. "

Daiyu was startled, she hurriedly turned her head and said angrily, "Sister Xueyan scared me so much."

Xueyan smiled and said: "My good girl, I've been standing here for a long time, but the girl just didn't respond. What can I do? It's obvious that you are too preoccupied. I'm not saying that the girl has been thinking too much recently, and it didn't happen overnight. Things, you just think about it every day, and you will still get sick tomorrow."

Daiyu lowered her head and said a little listlessly: "I'm also bored."

This is Chunxian lifting the hanging curtain and saying with a smile: "Miss, don't be bored this time, we have guests here."

Daiyu's eyes lit up, and she said with a smile, "Brother Rong is here?" Then she felt something was wrong, she blushed, stroked the white jade bracelet on her wrist, and said calmly, "Who is here?"

It's just that Daiyu's tone changed a little too fast, and she was more and more trying to cover up, Chunxian Xueyan laughed so hard in her stomach, and a deep smile appeared on her face, but she didn't dare to tease Daiyu anymore, but the narrowness in her eyes Meaning is undiminished.Chunxian said: "The three girls from Jia's mansion outside, Miss Xue, um, and the second master Bao have all come, saying that they came to visit the girl on the order of your grandmother."

Daiyu was stunned, with a strange color on her face, and said: "This is the first time my grandmother has invited them to visit another house. Don't they usually go out of the gate and leave the door?"

Hong Yan said: "Perhaps the old lady is afraid that you will be angry because of the rumors and criticisms last time, so she sent these sisters to make peace this time. It's just that Baochai came too much, don't the old lady know the last time She is also the one who persecutes the scheming girl, but she has not thought carefully."

Chunxian said: "That Bao girl is the most thick-skinned, she must have come here. How can she be willing to lag behind when Sanchun is here? Besides, Baoyu is also here, how can she be at ease! What a pair of live 'treasures' .”

Xueyan sneered and said, "I just don't know what virtue the two of them are now, and dare to come out to meet people again?"

Outside, Yuehua and Lu lifted the curtain and came in with a smile: "I always heard from you that I have never seen it before, but this time I have to take a good look at these ladies and gentlemen."

Daiyu raised her brows and said, "Then Baoyu let my brother go to the outer study, and invite all the sisters to my living room. The girl Baoyu is a guest, so don't give her too much face. "

Yuehua Luqing agreed and ran out first, as if afraid of being robbed by others.Xueyan shook her head and said with emotion: "I really don't know what they are curious about. I don't want to see anyone except Miss Xichun."

Daiyu got up with a smile and came to the gate of her "Pillow Cloud Pavilion" courtyard.After a while, Luo Dai was fragrant, and four women with different styles came one after another. They were Sanchun and Baochai.

Daiyu backed in, and said with a smile, "Sisters came here suddenly, but I've been negligent, but you don't have to be annoyed, or I won't follow you." Looking at Baochai's calm and composed expression, I couldn't help but admire Baochai's calm expression. I saw her in this conflict now, but I couldn't get close to her no matter what, so it's hard for her to put on a smiling face.

Baochai put up the placard with a gentle smile and said: "Sister Lin is being polite, but we took the liberty of visiting and disturbing my sister."

Xichun sneered and said: "We are close relatives and sisters, and it's normal to see each other often. If you say it's presumptuous, it's only Sister Bao. Sister Bao doesn't need to hang on to us, and we don't need your Sister Bao to apologize on our behalf."

Tan Chun frowned and reprimanded lightly: "Why is the fourth younger sister still acting like this at Sister Lin's house? Sister Bao is also polite and courteous. What do you pick, you are not afraid of being rude in front of Sister Lin."

Daiyu took Xichun's hand and smiled brightly, and said, "I like fourth sister to be straightforward. She and her second sister, third sister, and fourth sister are sisters, so there is no need to talk about those stereotypes. Third sister doesn't have to worry so much here. Do you stand at the door like this and want me to carry you in with eight sedan chairs?"

All the sisters smiled at each other and followed Daiyu to the small living room.Baochai walked beside Tanchun, feeling uneasy. Daiyu's words just now clearly meant that she was a sister. If it wasn't for Baoyu, why would she come here to suffer this anger.Seeing Daiyu and Xichun's smiling faces, I hated them even more, but it didn't show on their faces.

After the guests and hosts were seated, Daiyu greeted Jiamu and others, and Yingchun and others also conveyed Jiamu's instructions.Xichun rolled her eyes around and smiled, "Sister Lin's house is really beautiful. This house is exquisite and elegant everywhere, without a trace of vulgarity, and it makes people feel very warm. It's much more beautiful than our cold and mundane house."

Daiyu said with a smile: "You should put honey on your mouth today, please give me a few more compliments, I'm the one who likes to hear it the most."

Baochai also looked at it carefully, and sighed in his heart that although this house looks elegant, it is extraordinary in every way, and all of them are high-quality goods. Wealthy people, I am afraid that the 10,000 taels of silver is only an obvious amount, and there is no telling how much there is behind it.Thinking of this, the hatred in my heart became hotter.

Hearing Xichun's words, Baochai continued with a smile: "Fourth Sister's words describe Sister Lin's home perfectly. From the house to the architecture, every plant and tree here are all in accordance with the garden style in the south of the Yangtze River. It is natural, elegant and exquisite. Small and exquisite, it has the graceful charm of mist and rain in the south of the Yangtze River; our house is a typical northern house, with a grand atmosphere and the grandeur and solemnity of the mountains and rivers in the north.

Xichun's eyes overflowed with sarcasm, and said: "Sure enough, Sister Bao is very knowledgeable, and she takes good care of 'our' family." We especially re-read the two words.Baochai's face froze, and suddenly she realized that she was used to talking to Mrs. Wang, but she unconsciously used the word "we", and asked Xichun to pick the wrong place.Annoyed in his heart, his face was still gentle, he lowered his head slightly, the blush on his face faded, and he changed the conversation: "What is Sister Lin doing at home?"

Daiyu said with a smile, "I can have something serious to do. It's just studying and becoming a female celebrity. It's boring."

Tanchun smiled and said: "Then we are really here. The ancestor said that it would be very boring for my sister to be alone at home with each other, so he ordered us to come here. Sure enough, the ancestor understands best. The thoughtfulness and meticulousness are unmatched by young people like us.”

There was a look of admiration in Yingchun's eyes, and she said softly: "That's not the case, how can our ancestors be so shrewd that we children can compare to them?"

Daiyu looked at Yingchun and said, "Second sister is also shrewd, otherwise, how could she become a master at chess? I don't know what kind of tricks Second sister has figured out these days."

Yingchun had a slight look on his face, and his eyes were shining brightly. He smiled softly and said, "I want to play two rounds, and I want to talk to my sister later."

Daiyu cupped her hands mischievously, and said happily: "My younger sister will accompany me, and I ask my second elder sister to be merciful."

It was rare for Yingchun Xu to feel so at ease, seeing Daiyu so funny, she couldn't help but burst into a smile, her dull face unexpectedly added a bit of beauty and liveliness.Tanchun couldn't help but take a second look, thinking, if you don't pay attention usually, it turns out that the second sister is also a beauty.

The sisters were chatting and laughing when Xueyan came in outside and said with a smile: "The Eldest Young Master brought Second Master Bao over and said that Second Master Bao wanted to see the girl."

Daiyu raised her eyebrows lightly, feeling unhappy in her heart, but she also knew that this was a courtesy, so she said, "Quickly please."

After a while Lin Yifei and Baoyu came in one after another, Daiyu couldn't help frowning even more. Baoyu wore a crimson base embroidered with golden plum patterns, a pink soft silk gown, stone green trousers, and a dark red and white jade inlay around his waist. The belt, its gorgeous color is rarely worn by a woman, it is indescribably charming and coquettish, how can there be a little masculinity, she was not happy, and said lightly: "Second brother is good."

Baoyu suffered a lot and learned to be a little more obedient, and said seriously: "Sister Lin is good, it's good to see my sister for a while."

Daiyu raised the corners of her mouth slightly and said coldly: "Second Brother Lao is concerned, everything is fine with me."

Baochai held the handkerchief and said with a smile: "Sister Lin and the third sister just said that they don't need to be polite if they are close relatives, but now they are 'respecting each other as guests'."

Daiyu glanced at Baochai coldly, and said indifferently: "Could it be that Sister Bao doesn't know the difference between men and women, even if my elder brother came, she would inform her first, not to mention that the second elder brother is only a cousin, so naturally he should be polite. Could it be possible?" At home, sister Bao actually allows her brother to break into his house and talk as he pleases?"

Baochai's eyes drooped slightly, her expression was rather awkward, she smiled dryly and said, "How could it be, I was just joking."

Lin Yifei gave Baochai a cold look, and said to Daiyu: "Sister, I'm going out first, you can talk freely."

Daiyu nodded and smiled, watching Lin Yifei go out.Give up your seat to Baoyu here.Baoyu stared at Daiyu's beautiful face like a pearl, and a wave of obsession arose in his heart. He said with a smile: "My sister is more elegant now, and her complexion is much better than before. It seems that the root cause of her childhood illness has disappeared."

Daiyu nodded slightly and said: "[-]% to [-]% have gone, there should be no serious problems."

Baoyu said with a happy face: "I think my sister's complexion is very good, but it would be even better if I put on some powder. I mixed some excellent rouge and water powder, which is suitable for my sister."

Daiyu was not very enthusiastic and said: "Second brother is really good, he can even do this."

Baoyu saw that Daiyu was not interested, and said anxiously: "It's true, if you don't believe me, I mixed the powder and rouge that Sister Bao uses now, and I also use the same one I use now. Both of us last year I got that strange disease, and it took a month to heal. After all, there were still some marks left. I didn’t see it well, so I made these rouge powders, but it took many trials before it succeeded. It’s just like my sister who has a flawless complexion. The natural beauty is also very useful, unlike those lead powders in the world that are heavy and harsh."

Daiyu frowned, feeling uncomfortable in her heart. She raised her eyes and glanced at Baoyu, only to find that there were traces of makeup on Baoyu's face, which looked rosy, fair and delicate. These things, and now that I'm in Xiaozhong, I don't need to deliberately dress up. How decent is the second elder brother, a man who paints and paints."

Baoyu smiled nonchalantly and said, "What's the matter? You can't go out with dark scars on your face. It's so ugly. Besides, why not put on makeup? It is said to be romantic and unrestrained. I can also be regarded as admiring the ancient sages, and I am a real celebrity who is romantic."

Baochai couldn't help but feel embarrassed when she heard Baoyu say that she also put on that makeup. She prided herself on her unparalleled appearance.It was a little easier to see Daiyu turn the topic to Baoyu.

Sanchun listened to Baoyu's eloquent talk here, and felt ashamed. It was really funny for Baoyu to talk about these things here.Pian Baoyu was not ashamed, and looked very proud, talking about Wei and Jin demeanor.The romance of Wei and Jin celebrities was originally from the inside out, and they made all kinds of strange actions because of their rebellion against the downcast world. Baoyu's departure from that era is inevitably suspected of being a coward, and he has lost all his character, leaving only appearances.If the famous people of Wei and Jin Dynasties knew that Baoyu used them in such a way, they would probably die of anger.

Daiyu sighed softly when she heard Baochai's words, and said, "Second brother, I won't say anything if you want. You'd better keep your gouache for yourself."

Baoyu talked for a long time and saw that Daiyu was not moved. He was disappointed and said, "Why doesn't sister Lin want it? All the girls in the family like it very much."

Daiyu was a little impatient, and said: "I don't want to keep my second brother here, after all, this is an inner house, and my second brother has already seen it, so you should go to the study, my brother will take good care of you."

Baoyu's buttocks were sitting hot, seeing Daiyu pushing people away, how could he be willing to go out, and said with a smile: "When my good sister is in the mansion, I have been in the back house all the time, sisters and brothers are so affectionate together. We haven't seen each other for a long time, it's time Let's get together more and play more lively together, what's the fun of leaving me a lonely ghost outside."

Daiyu said lightly: "Second elder brother also knows that this is not your residence, but my Lin family. Since you are here as a guest, you can do whatever you want and abide by the rules of my Lin family. I don't care what you do at my house. You can't come to the inner house of the boudoir."

Baoyu froze, how could he be willing to leave after finally seeing Daiyu, but Baochai was secretly happy, thinking that Lin Daiyu really didn't take Baoyu to heart, and then felt resentful, Daiyu never put Baoyu at ease Shang Baoyu has been fascinated, so is he not as good as her?Thinking about how Jiamu pushed the boat along when Baoyu was about to come, I felt startled. This old ancestor obviously supported Baoyu and Daiyu. where?She was tossing and turning, looking at Daiyu more and more disliked.

Baoyu bowed and said good things again, and was arguing, a little girl outside came in and said, "Girl, the young master has finished asking the second master Bao, why don't you go back after a while?" There was a smile in Daiyu's eyes. , Sneaking at my brother's narrowness.

Sanchun blushed, feeling quite embarrassed, Lin Yifei was obviously blaming Baoyu for not knowing etiquette!Tanchun said: "Well, it's time for the second elder brother to go out, so we sisters can talk freely."

Baoyu twisted her body and pouted, "I still have something to say to Sister Lin, so you go out first, and I'll leave after I finish talking."

Daiyu lowered her face slightly and raised her voice: "Second Brother, what are you talking about? There is nothing you can't say to others. There is nothing I can't let my sisters listen to. If you think no one else can hear it, it's best not to say it."

Seeing that Daiyu's face was sullen, Baoyu knew that she was unhappy, and was afraid that Daiyu would lose her temper again, so she hurriedly said, "Sister Lin, don't be upset, it's because I didn't think well enough." He said and left.

Daiyu was a little funny, but she thought that Baoyu was a little better than before.Sanchun, including Baochai, was also relieved to see Baoyu gone, but the meanings were different.

Xichun smiled and said: "Sister Lin, it's such a nice day outside, let's go outside and play. I'm bored at home. I don't want to be bored in the room anymore."

Daiyu smiled and said, "Of course, you don't have to be so restrained here. There are still some flowers in the garden behind. Let's go and have a look."

The sisters got up and came to the garden. The pavilions and pavilions are exquisite, the green willows are like silk, and the flowers are blooming, which is really colorful.Xichun saw an exquisite swing standing in the flowerbed under the willow tree from a distance, cheered and ran over to sit on the swing and said with a smile: "Sister Lin, you are so nice here, not only beautiful, but also a swing, I am reluctant to go back."

Daiyu laughed and said, "A swing makes you reluctant to go back, shame on you."

Xichun swayed away vigorously and said: "My sister's place is warm and fresh everywhere, so I'm naturally reluctant to go back. I want to have fun first."

Seeing that she was swinging too high, Daiyu hurriedly said, "Slow down, and watch her swing so high and fall out."

Xichun smiled and said, "It's rare to be as free as the wind, and it's worth falling out."

Tanchun was itchy to watch, and said with a smile, "Fourth sister, don't be domineering, I want to play too."

Baochai smiled slightly and said: "You look like birds flying out of the cage. It seems that you have suffered so much to be free. Ordinarily, you don't leave the gate and don't go out. Every day, you enjoy poetry, painting, watching birds and flowers. .”

Xichun smiled, raised her eyebrows and said, "That's different, Sister Bao won't understand."

All the sisters were teasing each other, and there was constant laughter in the garden.

Let's say that Baoyu came to the study with Lin Yifei, what can the two of them say? Lin Yifei deliberately said some stereotyped articles, which made Baoyu feel drowsy.

Yifei said: "How can this work, the cousins ​​should not go back today."

Baoyu said with a strong smile: "Grandmother only asked the sisters to come to play, so it's okay to stay a few more days. I begged the old lady to come because I missed my sister Lin, but I have to go to school tomorrow, and the old lady only allowed me One day off, I can only go back. Besides, the old lady is also looking forward to the news that I will bring my sister."

Lin Yifei grinned inwardly, but his face was as warm as a spring breeze and he said: "So I don't want to keep my cousin, I will go back and say hello to my grandma for my sister and me. Grandma, please rest assured that my cousin and Miss Xue will not be wronged in our house." Yes." As he spoke, he got up to send Baoyu out, took a deep breath of air when he saw Baoyu's car go far away, wiped his nose and said to himself: "Finally left, it really smoked me to death." Yan couldn't help laughing out loud.Lin Yifei stared and said: "How dare you laugh at your young master, you just sit back next to him, so that you won't be smoked to death. It's hard to be a good man, he's changing his appearance every day, and it's hard for his family to have no one to care about him."

Said since I went back, I asked the girl to inform Baoyu to leave.Sanchun knew that Jia's mother would not let Baoyu stay for a long time, and he didn't care.It was only then that Baochai was finally completely relieved.

That night, Yingchun was arranged in Xiayingxuan, Tanchun was arranged in Qingyun Pavilion, Baochai lived in Muyunzhai, Xichun insisted on staying with Daiyu, and Daiyu naturally welcomed them.Xichun chatted non-stop with Daiyu all night, causing Daiyu to laugh at her: When did you become such a talker?But in his heart he felt sad for Xichun, knowing that she didn't have many friends at home, but once he said something to the core, he couldn't bear to disturb her, so he cheered up to talk with her, and they both fell asleep in the middle of the night.

Baochai went back to her room at night, and a little girl came in to serve her with Yinger.Baochai looked carefully and saw that girl's eyes were clear, her face was sweet, and she didn't seem to have any intentions, so she smiled and said, "What's the girl's name?"

The girl smiled sweetly and said: "Your maidservant dare not be a girl. The maidservant's name is Ziyan." Baochai said with a smile, "It's such a unique name, I'm going to trouble you today." Then she took the injured shrimp beard bracelet He took it off and put it on the girl's hand and said with a smile: "I think this bracelet suits the girl very well."

Ziyan hurriedly took down the bracelet and said: "Miss Bao is a guest, and it's only right for a slave to serve you. Our girls have already given enough rewards on weekdays, so I dare not ask you to spend money on rewards."

Baochai was a little embarrassed, so she had to put the bracelet in Yinger's hand, and how could she put it on again when the girl didn't want it.She said kindly, "Miss Ziyan is indeed a girl from a scholarly family. How many years has she been in the Lin family?"

Ziyan replied: "The servant is a child of the family, and the family has been guarding the Lin Mansion in the capital."

Baochai said with a smile: "It's rare that the girl's family has been looking at the house in the capital, so poor and boring, but they are conscientious and have no complaints."

Ziyan smiled and said: "How can it be so poor? The master and the young master have always taken great care of us, and the monthly money is also very generous. I don't know how envious others are of us settling in this prosperous and prosperous capital."

Baochai smiled lightly, and asked Ziyan carefully about her daily life, etc., very gentle and considerate.Ziyan became very close to Baochai unconsciously.