Xiaoxiang Water Cloud in the Red Chamber

Both Jia's Mansion and Yuan Chun investigated the incident of the banquet, but it was a pity that nothing happened. Luckily, Jia's Mansion didn't leak the incident, so Yuan Chun would be miserable. It was spread all over the palace. The matter became a laughingstock, especially the sudden promotion of Concubine Yuan, those concubines with backgrounds were convinced, and spread the story more and more, making Concubine Yuan dare not go out for many days.

That evening, Yuan Chun was bored in the palace, when he heard the eunuch shout "The emperor is here", Yuan Chun was overjoyed and rushed out to greet him, but seeing the surface of the water and rocks sinking like water, he couldn't help beating his heart, be careful with him.Shui Yan looked at Yuan Chun for a long time before saying: "A few days ago, Is there anything I haven't answered about my concubine visiting relatives?"

Yuan Chun's eyes twitched and he hurriedly said: "All the officials and concubines have returned."

The corner of Shuiyan's mouth curled into a sarcasm, and his voice was frosty, and he said: "Really, why are there a few fresh dishes being spread all over the palace now, what are they called, ah, dry-stir-fried dragon tendon, stir-fried phoenix marrow, love concubine Do you know why?"

Yuan Chun knew that he had been tripped by someone secretly, so he knelt down in panic and said, "Long live the lesson, this is because someone slandered the concubine behind his back, and the concubine and his family dare not despise the holy grace."

Shui Yan smiled coldly, and said: "When did I say that it was your fault? It shows that you are guilty of thieves. Hmph, according to my word of mouth, the concubine Yuan's visit to her relatives is disrespectful, and she owes the grace of the Holy Grace. Punishment." Saying that, he stopped looking at Concubine Yuan and walked away.

Concubine Yuan knelt on the ground, feeling cold in her heart, how big of a deal is it, but Wansui doesn't even think about it at all?The concubines in the palace are very satisfied.

When Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang visited again, Concubine Yuan had already lifted her feet, so she complained to them severely.

Mrs. Wang felt aggrieved, she smiled and comforted her, "It's just that those concubines are hot-eyed."

Jia Mu thought farther, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you don't have to care about it. There are such rumors, but the empress just listens to them openly. They will lose confidence when they see that you don’t respond. The more the empress gets angry, the more it seems that this is true. She simply ignores it and gradually fades away. The empress is hurrying to conceive a child now, and who will dare to say anything when the seat is stable. The emperor's heirs are weak, except for the prince and the princesses, only concubine Xiao has a two-year-old son, and the empress has a son, the emperor will not change Do you value your wife?"

Yuan Chun nodded and sighed: "I hope so, Yuan'er really can't see through the emperor. By the way, cousin Lin actually knows the emperor, does the old lady know?"

Mother Jia said in shock: "Impossible. Yu'er is very close to the Beijing Prince's Mansion, maybe she met from there." Mrs. Wang laughed and said, "It's just a little girl, you don't need to care about it." Yuan Chun was silent. , I always felt that something was wrong, and when I thought of the name of the dish, I finally felt flustered that I couldn't express.

Sure enough, Yuan Chun no longer refuted those people. The jokes in the palace were refurbished every day, and people soon forgot them.As for the issue of the heir, the emperor no longer summoned Yuan Chun after visiting his relatives, and Yuan Chun was only secretly worried.

On the fifth day of February, Daiyu was studying at home, and the Jia family sent someone over again, but it was the concubine Yuan who ordered Daiyu to live in the Grand View Garden.Daiyu was startled, and said: "Daiyu didn't see your empress speak, where did you know that?"

The person who delivered the message was from everyone, and he was quite dignified, because he said with a strong face: "This was originally an order from the empress to Jia's house. The man was going to come to the girl, but the palace is busy, madam." Just say let me come for her. The empress is the king, the girl is the minister, you should obey, what else do you need to discuss."

Daiyu's face turned cold, and she sneered and said, "If the concubine or empress sends down an edict, I shall obey it, but are you a female official and eunuch in the palace? With what status do you come here to speak about your empress's order?" The eunuch who spoke in the mouth was originally telling Jia's family that he would come to Lin's house, but was kidnapped by his wife, so he insisted that he just pass on the word from his own family, so he didn't need to bother his father-in-law.The father-in-law didn't know Daiyu's identity very well, but he agreed.As a result, I was sent here by Mrs. Wang, and I knew it was wrong, but my wife said, "A little girl, it would be flattering for her father-in-law to pass it on. You just need to let her know." I knew that Mrs. Wang wanted to embarrass Daiyu , just dare not refute.

At this time, Chunxian came in and said with a smile: "Girl, King Beijing is here, and he said that he was ordered by Princess Beijing to pick up the girl and go to the palace for a few days."

Daiyu laughed quickly and said, "Why is he here? Coincidentally, I have a visitor here."

Chunxian said with a smile: "The prince said it's okay, he has one day today." Daiyu smiled slightly, her eyes turned around, and said: "Then he has to wait. Things are a little troublesome here. Now come Who are the false edicts?" As he spoke, he glanced at everyone Lai who was already stunned.

Those who depend on everyone dare not say any more, and said with a quick smile: "Miss Lin is joking, the slave is not a guest, or the slave will come again when the girl is free." Saying goodbye in a hurry.Walking through the hallway, I saw Lin Yifei chatting and laughing with a handsome man in blue casual clothes and walking towards Daiyu's yard, and my heart tightened. Could it be that this is the prince of Beijing, and Miss Lin is so honorable that the prince came in person catch.He hurriedly avoided and left in a hurry.

Seeing Shui Rong come in, Daiyu smiled and said, "You're so lucky, you seem to know that I'm in trouble."

Shui Rong said: "That's right, I heard that someone from Jia's mansion is here, what do I need from you?"

Daiyu sneered and said, "What can be the matter? Someone came to 'deliver the decree'. Then the concubine Yuan ordered me to move into the Grand View Garden."

Shui Rong's face turned cold, and he said coldly: "They have the right to use it immediately, and they interfere with others so quickly. Yu'er ignores her very much, at worst, let the emperor send a decree to refute her."

Daiyu thought for a while and said: "After all, she is a noble concubine. How can she say that she is a monarch and I am a minister. Today, it was the Jia family who did something wrong. I can still refute it. If she sends someone to make an order in a few days I still have to obey. Besides, after thinking about it, it doesn’t matter if I go. Now I’m their family’s creditor, and they don’t dare to neglect me.”

Shui Rong and Yi Fei disagreed.Daiyu smiled and said, "I know you are doing it for my own good, but you don't have to be so hostile. They have only a few ways to harm me, and we are not afraid of her. Until now, there is a little clue in the iron scroll of the alchemy book. No, Yu'er still doesn't want to give up." Seeing that the two were still shaking their heads, Daiyu bit her lips and said, "Otherwise it will be a one-year period, and I will come back after one year no matter what the result is, that's great."

Seeing Daiyu's insistence, Yifei and Shui Rong had no choice but to say, "In this case, the period will be one year."

Shui Rong said again: "However, you don't need to pay attention to the imperial concubine's true will. Tomorrow I have my own reasons. Where do you like the most in the garden?"

Daiyu asked curiously, "What is Brother Rong going to do?" Shui Rong shook his head and smiled like a spring breeze, and said, "You will know tomorrow. You haven't told me yet, which one do you like best?"

Daiyu said with a smile, "I remember that there is a Xiaoxiang Pavilion there. I love that piece of bamboo hidden by a curved fence. It's very quiet. It's not like other places where the ax is too heavy."

Shui Rong nodded and said with a smile: "Dai'er's vision can't be wrong. Well, the matter is over, let's go to the street for a while."

Daiyu raised the corners of her mouth, tilted her head and said, "Didn't you say that my aunt will take me to the palace? It's not good for you to take me out, so let's not go."

Shui Rong saw Daiyu's look of anticipation written on his face, but he still hesitated with his eyes wide open. He looked like a well-behaved child who wanted to go out to play and wait for the approval of adults. He was so cute, he couldn't help scratching Daiyu's little nose and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go, I lied to you. I came to play with you today because I have nothing to do. But you have to wear a veil, and I won't allow others to look at you."

A faint blush rose on Daiyu's cheeks, she gave Shui Rong a look with a smile, and hurried to the inner room to change clothes.It's a pity that when she came out, what she saw were two fighting cocks, and that nasty Mizusawa appeared again at some point!

When Daiyu and Shui Zeshuirong were strolling around, everyone in Jia's mansion was reporting to Mrs. Wang about their trip to Lin's mansion, saying that before Miss Lin could speak, the King of Beijing Jing would come, saying that he was ordered by the concubine to pick up Daiyu Go to the palace.Sanchun and other sisters and the stewards were all in Mrs. Wang's house, so they were surprised again. To be honest, it is well known that Daiyu is close to the Beijing Palace, but people didn't think about it elsewhere. After all, Daiyu is so young that she is old. .But this time I heard the article, just to pick up Daiyu to go to the mansion, there is no need for a majestic prince to pick it up, at this moment everyone suddenly realized that they were a little stupid, Daiyu will naturally see the King of Beijing when she goes to the palace, is it possible that The King of Beijing Jing has already taken care of Daiyu, and everyone is envious and jealous for a while.

Among them, Baochai is the most depressing one. She still has a little thought about King Jingjing, but she has been left alone with excuses to visit the door several times. Seeing that Jia's mansion is thriving, he puts his mind on Baoyu, but now he hears that Daiyu may be very familiar with King Beijing, so he can't hold his breath.Perhaps it was Daiyu who really overwhelmed Baochai, but Baochai wanted to compete with Daiyu in everything. At this moment, she couldn't help but think that since Daiyu could win the eyes of the King of Beijing, let alone me.

Not to mention Baochai's wild thoughts, Jiamu sent someone to invite Mrs. Wang to be humane: "Your Majesty has already issued an order. You all have refreshments and repair the garden."

Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "I'm thinking about it. It's just that the lady said that February 22 is a good day, so let the brothers and sisters move in that day, why not let them choose the place now."

Mother Jia sneered and said, "I haven't brought Yu'er over to discuss it yet. What does Madam mean to let Lin Yatou live in the rest of the place chosen by others?"

Mrs. Wang's complexion changed slightly, she hurriedly stood up and bowed her head respectfully: "Daughter-in-law doesn't mean that, but the yard needs to be repaired, now I have chosen it and started the work according to my personal preferences, and the day is coming, if I don't decide, I may delay the time, Wouldn't it become a decree by then?"

Jia Mu lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, "That's all, only Lin girl is the same, the empress has given her an order, at least she will come over and discuss it soon." She thought it was the eunuch who personally gave Daiyu an order, Unexpectedly, it was intercepted by Mrs. Wang.So he said: "Let's leave the best place to Miss Lin, she is a guest and paid for the construction of the garden."

Mrs. Wang nodded and said: "I remember that the eldest girl likes the Oujing Pavilion and Tubi Mountain Villa very much, and she even named them herself. Why don't you just leave these two places empty and live wherever she likes."

Mother Jia didn't quite remember, and she nodded in agreement, thinking that the one who named Daiyu must like it.But they don't know that the two places are near the water and the mountains, the atmosphere is extremely cold and the place is very small, so it is not suitable for people to live in.

Baoyu asked: "Where does sister Bao want to live? I'm optimistic about Yihong Courtyard. My dear sister, don't take it away."

Baochai thought about the location, and said with a smile, "I like the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, it's very quiet and elegant, and it suits my taste very much."

Baoyu clapped his hands and laughed, "It's really good, and it's close to me, but I thought it would be suitable for Sister Lin."

Baochai's face flushed instantly, wanting to be angry but not angry, it took a long time to calm down, and said with a dignified smile: "Sister Lin, didn't the old lady arrange it?" Speak up.For a while, everyone settled on their own residences, so Mrs. Wang asked Sister Feng to start repairs tomorrow.

Everyone here is still talking and laughing.Suddenly, a girl rushed in from outside, gave a simple blessing to the people in the house in a panic, and said anxiously: "Girl, the wife told the girl to go back, something happened at home." Baochai was startled, looked up, but it was Xiangling.

Baochai saw that she was so anxious that she was sweating hotly and her face was full of tears. It was not easy to be asked by everyone, so she hurriedly said to Jia Mu, "Old lady, Baochai will leave first."

Jia Mu said: "Bao girl, go quickly. I will send someone to send us a letter later. Don't worry about what it can be." Baochai nodded hurriedly and left with Xiangling.Walking along the way, he asked, "Xiangling, what happened?"

Xiangling cried: "I don't know, I just heard that the uncle lost some money, and now he is detained and someone came to ask for money."

Baochai's heart skipped a beat. After losing money, could it be that my brother went to the casino? My brother didn't have such a hobby before.

Seeing Baochai, Aunt Xue seemed to have seen a savior, grabbed Baochai and cried, "My son, you are back. Your brother lost money and was detained by the casino, saying that if we don't pay the money, we will chop it up." hands, how can I do this?"

Baochai hurriedly said: "Mom, don't worry, what's going on."

Only then did Aunt Xue speak with sobs.It turned out that Xue Pan made new buddies outside a few days ago, and one of them named Liu Xianglian was the most aggressive and gambler. If you gamble, you will follow suit.He was lucky at first, but he became addicted, thinking he had a shortcut to making money.He didn't know that he was unlucky today, and he didn't pay attention to the betting. He didn't pay attention until he found out that he had lost 25 taels. He was caught three times, five times and two times, and only let the boy come back, claiming that if he didn't pay the money within three days, he would chop off Xue Pan's paw according to the rules.

When Baochai heard this, she was angry and hated, and blushed and said, "Mom always dotes on him, but this time something happened. A good man does some ridiculous things, and let me, a younger sister, clean up the mess. 25 yuan Two, if our family has one, we still need to live in someone else's house!"

Aunt Xue cried: "My dear daughter, I know you have been wronged, but mother is just such a wicked person, he is your brother, so I have to take care of it anyway, otherwise I will rely on whom."

Baochai was heartbroken when she heard this, and hurriedly said: "Mom, don't worry, it's just a casino. Let's beg my aunt to let my uncle come forward. Since ancient times, the people have not fought with the officials, and they are no more than ordinary people."

Aunt Xue burst into tears and said: "It's useless, why do you think the casino is so tyrannical, they have the support of Prince Zhongshun, and Prince Zhongshun has no contact with the Jia family at all."

Baochai's face turned pale, and she fell limply on the chair, her pretty face was ashen, and she said, "Then what should I do?"

Seeing that Baochai was also crying, Aunt Xue couldn't help feeling desperate, crying and complaining.Baochai couldn't bear to hear it, and said angrily, "Mom just knows how to cry, and he will bear the trouble he caused himself."

Aunt Xue cried: "Why don't you sell the business and make it together to see if it's enough, or ask your aunt to borrow some."

Baochai sneered and said: "Then let's go drink the northwest wind. Don't forget that our family is still in charge of the imperial business. If we don't have money, how can we do business for the emperor. If my aunt's family has the money, I still need to borrow it from Miss Lin." Yes, do you think my aunt will take it out?"

Aunt Xue's eyes lit up, and she said happily, "That's right, Miss Lin is rich, why don't we go and beg her..."

"Impossible!" Aunt Xue was interrupted by Baochai's scream, and looked up timidly to see Baochai's face was full of anger, her eyes were about to burst into flames, "I want to ask her, mother, you should give up your heart. Even if I, Xue Baochai, died of starvation, I would not beg her."

Aunt Xue also yelled: "Then what should I do? Is your brother just waiting to die? That's your own brother, how much you usually dote on you. What's wrong with Miss Lin, I know you don't accept her, but now you don't accept her? "

Baochai was frightened by Aunt Xue, and it was the first time she was scolded by her mother. The scolding made her sober, she calmed down, and said lightly: "The girl has gone to Beijing Palace today, and she might come back when she doesn't know. I can't see it. Besides, you've seen the Jia family borrowing money, that girl is a white-eyed wolf who doesn't recognize her relatives. Besides, she refused to say a word for me during the draft, do you think she will help?"

Aunt Xue's eyes went dark when she heard it, and she fell backwards. Baochai Xiangling was shocked, and hurriedly supported her and said anxiously, "Mom (wife)!" After a while, Aunt Xue came back and cried again.

For a long time, Baochai didn't know what he was thinking, and the room was so quiet that only Aunt Xue's feeble crying sounded.Baochai gritted her teeth and said, "Mom, don't cry, I have a solution."

Aunt Xue withdrew her tears and said happily, "I knew that Chai'er would have a solution!"

Baochai gave a wry smile, and said shyly, "I don't have anything else to do. Mom still remembers that there are four houses in our capital. Although they are a bit dilapidated, they can still mortgage 25 yuan if they survive."

Aunt Xue shook her head and said, "How can that be done, now that the ancestral house has been sold, it is the only place for us to settle down."

Xue Baochai sneered and said, "Stay safe? My brother's life is almost gone now! Don't worry, mom, it's fine if there is no way out. I will definitely find a way to get the position of Second Grandma Bao. Then the whole Jia family will be ours."

Aunt Xue was silent for a while and could only agree, and found an honest and reliable steward on the cabinet to exchange the land deed for Xue Pan.Here Baochai said to Aunt Xue: "Mom must never tell Aunt about this."

Aunt Xue was puzzled, and Baochai sneered, "Auntie has always wanted to find a rich and powerful wife for Baoyu. If she knew that our family would have to spend 25 yuan, you think Auntie would still be optimistic about me. It's no use her niece."

Aunt Xue shook her head in disbelief, Xue Baochai smiled coldly and ignored her.Seeing that her daughter was angry, Aunt Xue had no choice but to agree.The couple waited anxiously, when the steward came back dejectedly and said, "They said that those houses are like ruined temples, and they are worth at most 15 silver, so let's get some more cash."

Baochai was so angry that she threw the tea bowl on the table, gritted her teeth, and said, "It's really a pack of wild wolves!" two silver.This night Baochai had a very hard time, and she fell ill early the next morning, and she took four Lengxiang pills to suppress it.

Since then, the vitality of the Xue family has been greatly injured.Fortunately, Xue Baochai only said that he redeemed it with the money from the family. The people in the Jia family were surprised by the wealth of Xue's family, especially Mrs. Wang was extremely satisfied with Baochai.Only Baochai's mother and daughter swallowed their anger secretly, for fear that their false airs would be broken that day, so Baochai's position as the second grandmother of Baochai became more and more inevitable.What's funny is that she still had little thoughts about King Beijing at Jia Mu's place a moment ago, but now she is like this again, maybe even she herself doesn't understand her own heart.