Xiaoxiang Water Cloud in the Red Chamber

The next day, Jia's mansion was still peaceful, and all the sisters even flattered Baochai at Jiamu's place. Jiamu saw that Baochai didn't feel any anxiety at all, and her face was more ruddy than before, and she sighed in her heart for her breasts. , if not Mrs. Wang's niece, she would be a pretty good child.Thinking that Daiyu would move in soon, she felt more at ease, and thought that the empress really remembered the benefits of Miss Lin, and she even thought of letting Miss Lin live in.But it was quite strange to see that Madam Wang didn't look upset.

After waking up from a nap, Mother Jia was going to visit the garden, when she saw Jia Zheng and Jia She came running in a panic and said, "Mother, the manager Xia from the palace has come to deliver the order, and we want us to receive it." Mother Jia was startled, Not knowing what was going on, feeling apprehensive, he opened the door to welcome Eunuch Xia, and set up an incense table in the main hall.Everyone in the whole family knelt down and listened to the eunuch Xia saying: "By heaven's blessing, the emperor's decree said: Today, the virtuous concubine is asking for help, asking Lin's Daiyu, the daughter of the former patrolling salt censor, Lin Shidaiyu, to live in Jia's mansion and teach Jia's family. A group of sisters, I sympathize with their sincerity, and specially bestow the Xiaoxiang Pavilion as the princess's other garden, with the Ministry of Internal Affairs appropriating funds to rebuild it, and move in on March [-]rd, everyone in Jia's mansion must abide by their duties. I respect this."

Everyone in Jia's mansion was dizzy for a moment, Baochai also knelt at the back, only clenched his fists after hearing this, he didn't even realize that his nails were digging into his flesh.Mother Jia kowtowed first to thank Yuan Chunlai, she was more and more grateful for Yuan Chunlai, she was such a good girl, she knew her own heart, so she was more beautiful than the edict of the empress.Turning to the side, I saw Mrs. Wang's astonished expression.I am secretly proud of myself.But Mrs. Wang knew that this was definitely not Yuan Chun's begging, she couldn't help but secretly wondered: Could it be that Lin girl and the emperor have some secrets?Teach the sisters, how can she, Lin Daiyu, have the qualifications!

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are thinking about it here, but they don't know that Concubine Yuan was reprimanded by the emperor for passing an edict beyond her authority, and was fined half a year's salary and banned for a month.That Yuanchun had saved a marriage—this is a rare honor in this dynasty—so he was a little carried away. After being pushed by Mrs. Wang, he thought it was a good thing for Daiyu and agreed, but he didn't know that it caused such a scene Unexpected misfortune came, and I complained more and more to Mrs. Wang in my heart. For a family visit, I lost all face, not to mention being punished one after another, and became the laughing stock of the palace!Fortunately, the emperor is still nostalgic, and there is no greater punishment.She didn't know that the fatal blow was in the back, when she was the happiest and proudest!

Soon after Eunuch Xia left, a group of craftsmen came to Xiaoxiang Pavilion, and everyone in Jia's mansion saw it with envy and envy.

In the twinkling of an eye, it was February 25th. Early in the morning, Jia Mu brought Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng to the Lin Mansion to welcome Daiyu into the mansion in person. He didn't dare to challenge Jia's mother publicly.

Daiyu got the news a long time ago, and secretly blamed Shui Rong for making such a big commotion, but she also had a deep sweetness in her heart, knowing that Shui Rong was afraid that she would be bullied in Jia's mansion, even though it was impossible at all.

Yifei was still not at ease, and half-joked to Mother Jia: "Grandmother, although my sister lives in Jia's mansion, there is still a home in Beijing after all, so if Yifei misses my sister, my grandmother can't hold her back. , besides, my sister's knowledge is extremely high, and Yifei also needs to go to ask her for advice from time to time."

Jia Mu laughed and said, "Sure, I wanted to invite you to go too, but I didn't dare to let you go to that busy and busy place because you were going to participate in Chunwei in more than half a month. The sage is so compassionate, It is my father's last wish to miss your imperial examination this year, Duoqing let you participate, this time Fei'er will definitely be named on the gold list, not only your deceased parents but also Yu'er, even your grandmother will be happy too."

Lin Yifei sneered in his heart, and said with a light smile on his face: "Borrowing the blessings of my grandmother, Yifei only did his best and lived up to his parents' wishes, but he didn't care about the result. After a few more years, he will be filial piety, no matter what the result is. Yifei can give father an explanation."

Mother Jia's eyes flickered, and she sighed softly. After all, Yifei and herself were always separated. In a blink of an eye, Daiyu became happy again. Now Daiyu is more like Jia Min, so she is even closer.

Daiyu stayed at Jiamu's place for a few days. Seeing that Daiyu now had five maids, Hongyan, Xueyan, Chunxian, Yuehua and Luqing, she still felt insufficient, so she gave Zicuckoo to her again. Yuben didn't want to ask for it, but Jia Mu said that she was the princess, and the emperor told her not to be negligent, and there should be more people to serve her, so Daiyu couldn't say no. Rather, I am very happy.Naturally, Baochai was not angry with Yinger, a big girl, but Wen Xing and Zhuaner, who had taken Aunt Xue's name, could not compare with the pomp after all.

On the third day of March, all the sisters moved into the Grand View Garden together.The sisters surrounded Daiyu first and came to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, only to find that the Xiaoxiang Pavilion has been expanded a lot compared to before. Not only that, but all the decorations inside have also been changed, making it more elegant and delicate than before.Xue Yanyan caught a glimpse of Baochai's jealous look and said intentionally: "Miss, this Xiaoxiang Pavilion is really good, no wonder I heard that Baochai has taken a fancy to it."

Baochai smiled awkwardly, and said, "I was just talking casually then."

Xueyan smiled coquettishly and said: "It is said that a gentleman is like a bamboo. Although this place is good, Miss Bao is really not suitable for this place. Miss Bao is still suitable for the vanilla in Hengwu Courtyard. It is just suitable for Miss Bao's coldness and self-control."

Baochai's face darkened, knowing that Xueyan would ridicule him again, and said with a smile: "Naturally, the herbs in Hengwuyuan are all mentioned in the Songs of Chu, and they cannot be worthy of a high-ranking scholar. Motivate yourself with that.”

Xueyan curled her lips, and secretly said that she was really sharp-toothed.Tanchun smiled and said: "It's really different from that time. It really is the royal handwriting that is not comparable to your home. The bed is actually made of agarwood. The screen that pastes the window looks like organdy, but it is not. I've never seen it before, it's thick, soft and light, like a cloud of clouds."

Hongyan smiled and said: "I know that, it is used by the queen in the palace, it is called soft smoke, and there are only four colors: after the rain, the sky is sunny, autumn fragrance, pine green, and silver red. If it is used as a curtain, it will paste the window. Looking at it from a distance, it looks like smoke, so it is called soft smoke, girl, this is silver red, like Liuxia, so it is also called Xiayingsha."

Baoyu recited the sound of Buddha first, then looked at it carefully and said, "It's true, my good sister, do you still have that, and give me one too, okay?"

Hongyan sneered and said, "What did Second Master Bao say? It's under the control of the Household Department, how can a girl have it? Besides, it's for the Queen's exclusive use. There are only two horses a year, so Second Master Bao will speak loudly."

Baochai felt envious when she heard it, and blurted out: "Since it's reserved for the queen, it's really disrespectful for Sister Lin to use it."

All the sisters looked at Baochai and were surprised, how could Baochai, who is usually so considerate, say such idiotic words without measure.

Daiyu stared at the quiet bamboo outside the window, and said coldly: "It was originally done by the Ministry of Internal Affairs according to the emperor's will. Whether it is suitable or not is up to the emperor's decision. Sister Bao's question is better to ask the emperor for advice."

Baochai blushed, took a sip of tea to hide her embarrassment, and said with a smile: "I don't have any doubts, it's just logical, sister Lin is blessed to have met the emperor and to be taken care of by the emperor himself, who is more honored than sister Lin? Even if it is used, it should be taken for granted.”

Daiyu was furious when she heard Baochai's words, saying clearly that she and the emperor were not innocent, she stood up and sneered, "The emperor was looking at his father's face as a junior, so it's really disrespectful for elder sister Bao to spread her words. Where did you put the queen, and where did you put me. Sister Ruobao only thinks about these things, and please leave my Xiaoxiang Pavilion, I never entertain villains here."

"Sister Lin, you!" Although Baochai wanted to flatter Daiyu just now, there was still a thorn in her mouth unconsciously. She thought Daiyu would be embarrassed to care about it, but she didn't know that Daiyu was so shameless.Her face was redder than the soft smoke, she wanted to leave but was unwilling, wanted to stay but couldn't stand, she clenched her veil tightly and gaped.

Baoyu saw that Baochai's delicate posture was like a red peony, which was more delicate and charming than before without makeup.Compassion arose, and he said with a smile: "Sister Lin is so angry, Sister Bao just said a flattering word casually, and it was kind, why is my sister annoyed?"

Xichun sneered and said, "It's a good intention, second brother is really stupid, Sister Bao said that and Sister Lin doesn't have to live anymore, it's better for Sister Bao to keep such kindness for herself."

Tanchun hurriedly said: "Don't talk about it, sister Bao, I don't think there are a few things in my house that are not good. Sister Bao is the best at tidying up. Can you go and show me?"

When Baochai saw that Tanchun had spoken for her, she felt grateful and said with a quick smile, "What's wrong, but don't blame me if it doesn't work out."

Said the two went out.When Baoyu saw Baochai walking away with fragrant lotus steps, he was very reluctant to give up, and when he saw Daiyu frowning lightly and her eyebrows lightly, with a cold face, she was also amazed and sighed in her heart, how could such two people not get along well.Even so, she was reluctant to leave Daiyu.

Daiyu and Yingchun Xichun wandered around in the courtyard, ignoring Baoyu, but Baoyu followed him shyly, not daring to click his tongue.At this time, Sister Feng came in from outside with a smile and said, "Sister Lin is not satisfied. The old lady invites you to go to the front, saying that the emperor has rewarded you again."

Daiyu frowned, complaining in her heart that the emperor was too flamboyant, so she had to follow to the front hall. Baochai arrived after hearing the news, and saw eunuch Xia leading some eunuchs and maids holding plates, but they were just palace fans made of pearls, jade, brocade and silk. Playthings like antiques.Daiyu thanked her, and Eunuch Xia smiled and said, "Miss Lin, the emperor said these are for congratulating Miss on her housewarming, they are not considered rewards, let the girls keep them for fun." Daiyu looked at the brighter eyes of everyone in the room. , thank you with a wry smile.

The eunuch Xia left, and soon another group of people came, it was Shui Rong who brought things, but it was a guqin inlaid with black jade, simple and elegant, Daiyu couldn't put it down.

Looking at the jealous eyes in the room, Daiyu said: "Grandmother, the emperor rewards these things and Yu'er doesn't need them. Grandma, aunt, and sisters may as well take them if they like. The second aunt will definitely not like Yu'er in front of her family." Yu'er is not polite about these things." She said with a mischievous smile.

Mrs. Wang was so angry that her face turned blue, she said with a dry smile: "Young lady is joking."

Jia Mu laughed and said, "How can it be done? This is a reward from the emperor. How can we have the right to ask for it?"

Daiyu smiled and said, "Anyway, the emperor said it was for me, so it belongs to me. Grandmother is very welcome." Then she took a gold hairpin inlaid with pearls and stones and a ring inlaid with red sapphires and gave them to Jia. Mother, Mother Jia took it with a smile, feeling very relieved, she embraced Daiyu and said, "After all, it is Yu'er who is filial."

Sister Feng laughed and said, "Forget it, we are all bad. Good sister, I am the thickest-skinned, and I want that piece of Liuyunfu brocade."

Daiyu smiled: "Second sister-in-law, why are you being polite." The sisters also picked out a few things. After all, they are Daiyu's things, whoever wants more.That Baochai also took a peacock hairpin.It provoked Xichun to quietly say to Daiyu: "She's just a peacock with its tail open. It's really suitable. It was so embarrassing just now, but now I have the nerve to take it." Xueyan and others beside her have excellent hearing, and they couldn't help laughing.Baochai looked at Xueyan Chunxian's playful smile and felt that there was something wrong, but she couldn't care about it face to face.

When Jiamu saw that it was almost done, she sent everyone to rest, and she took Daiyu alone and said lovingly, "Why did Yu'er say that about my wife today? I know you don't like her, but if you don't give her this thing, it won't make her angry." , how can we meet in the future. Especially if you may stay together for a long time in the future, if you don’t see you when you look up, it’s not good to stand up."

Daiyu knew that Jia's mother was trying to test her by beating on the sidelines, so she pretended not to understand, and said with a smile: "Yu'er just said the truth. Since Yu'er is a guest, it's not good to criticize me if you want to come to the second wife. Yu'er has her own home. If the second wife really doesn't like me, I'll just go back."

Seeing Daiyu's delicate face like a flower and her clear eyes, Jia's mother was not sure whether Daiyu really didn't understand what she said, so she had to let it go, and the future will be long.

Daiyu saw that Mother Jia had nothing to say and wanted to go back to the garden, but another father-in-law brought a box and said that the prince brought someone to congratulate Miss Lin on her housewarming.The people of Jia's mansion were still surprised after all the amazing things today, but Daiyu's expression turned cold, annoyed that Shui Ze was troubled, and it was not the way to compete with Shui Rong. He continued to stir, so he said calmly: "Daiyu and the prince have never known each other, so I dare not ask for the prince's things, and ask my father-in-law to bring them back, Daiyu dare not accept."

Jia Mu hurriedly said, "Yu'er, this is not right."

The man respectfully said: "To the princess, the crown prince said that he and King Beijing are considered brothers of the princess, that's why he sent the things. If the girl is not a slave, she can't go back. Please ask the princess for sympathy."

Daiyu is now very annoyed by Shui Ze, and said coldly: "What is the relationship between him and me? Although father and the emperor are related, they can't talk about coming here. The reason for discussing friendship with King Beijing is because father and Prince Jinlan of Beijing became sworn brothers. As for you, if the crown prince blames you for such a thing, you will not be a person worthy of admiration."

Seeing that Daiyu's face was as cold as ice, the eunuch had no choice but to go back angrily.Daiyu saw that Jia Mu and others were a little panicked, and said with a light smile, "Grandmother don't need to be afraid, the prince came in a private capacity, and he would not blame grandma, even the emperor would not allow it."

Mother Jia blushed and said with a smile, "Yu'er is overthinking, I'm just a little surprised." As a lesson learned, she still remembers the matter of Princess Zhongshun, and now Daiyu has managed to ease her relationship with her, and the prince has always been gentle and kind. , she no longer cares about things.

Daiyu saw Jiamu's eyes flickering, and had checked her meaning, she sneered secretly and got up and went back to the garden.

Since then, the Grand View Garden has been filled with fragrant flowers and willow belts, which are beautiful and prosperous everywhere.

In a blink of an eye, it was Chun Wei, Shui Rong defeated King Zhongshun's plot and got the position of chief examiner, King Zhongshun was secretly angry, but counselor Luo Yin comforted him and said: "Even if the prince is in charge this time, so what, the emperor who passed the exam will say a word." You don’t need to disappoint your expectations, it’s better to step up your secret activities while Shui Rong is busy. Especially quickly build momentum among the people. The Prince Yizhong and the current emperor were both qualified to take the throne. Now that Shui Qing has taken refuge in us, we can’t This great opportunity was missed in vain." King Zhongshun heard that it was reasonable, so he started to toss in secret.

In April, Lin Yifei won the No. 1 membership after the examination results were released, and he passed the re-examination and was preparing to participate in the palace examination.Daiyu beamed with joy when she learned about it in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, she didn't want to go back and disturb his preparation for the palace examination, so she just made a very elegant dress for Yifei to bring to congratulate him.Naturally, everyone in Jia's residence was busy congratulating the two brothers and sisters.At that time, Daiyu's reputation in Jia's mansion was unmatched.At this time, Baochai retreated to the point of shooting, and the resentment in his heart can be imagined, especially envious of Daiyu's good life, the elder brother he recognized is so promising, but his elder brother can only sigh God's will. .

That day Baochai said a few more words to Xue Pan about it. Although Xue Pan respected his sister, he didn't like her to compare himself with others. My sister puts it in her heart, but that kid doesn't even look at you. Now that he's an upstart, what's the point of you telling me these vernacular words. I really don't think so, so my sister hastened to curry favor with his brothers and sisters. If you marry He also followed your heart!"

Baochai was stunned, and it took a while to pull Aunt Xue and cry, "Mom, listen to what brother said!" When Xue Pan saw his sister crying, he knew he had offended, so he went to his room to rest in anger.

Aunt Xue comforted Baochai for a long time before saying, "Chai'er, although your brother said that, there is a reason. We underestimated the Lin family. Although they don't have much power, the holy family will become a new rich. Let's not It’s always good to fight against them, if you can climb up.”

Baochai said coldly: "Mom can go by herself if she wants to. I can't understand them, especially Lin Daiyu is just a coquettish girl. I can't compare to her. Why should I go after her? What's wrong with the holy family? Real power, the emperor remembers her today and may forget her tomorrow, but then she is nothing. Her brother is still far away from becoming a new rich man, at least after working hard for a few years, I don’t want to be flattering, just now I just didn’t like my brother Well, let's see what brother said. Now that the Jia family is fawning on Lin girl, we have to think about countermeasures, otherwise we may have nothing to do with the support of my aunt."

Aunt Xue sighed, knowing that this was the truth.Although Daiyu has never been as generous as Baochai, everyone knows that she is extraordinary now, and people dare not neglect her. On the other hand, Bao girl's momentum is a little weaker. Now she can be equal to Daiyu in Jia's mansion because of money. Baochai's injustice is also a reasonable thing.She frowned: "Then what should I do?"

Baochai lowered her eyelids and was thinking blankly, when Madam Wang came in and said with a smile, "What are you two doing?"

Baochai hurriedly gave up her seat, and Mrs. Wang said to Jin Chuan, "It's rare for you to be free, so go and play with your sister." Jin Chuan's heart warmed, and he went down with a smile.Only then did Mrs. Wang say: "Sister, do you know that the poor boy from the Lin family won the prize?"

Aunt Xue sighed: "I don't know, it has been spread all over the house, and now who doesn't curry favor with Miss Lin."

Mrs. Wang said with a cold face: "I never thought that the wild boy would have such good luck. Could it be that the king of Beijing released the water. Now the old lady is very proud, and she can't keep her mouth shut with her arms around that foxy boy every day. She doesn't think about it. It's the glory of the Lin family, what has it to do with us, and what's more, it can't compare to our empress. So I came to you to find a way, how to frustrate their spirit, and we also have to think about the money of the Lin family method." It's ridiculous that she didn't distinguish between the Lin family and the Jia family so clearly when she said that she was seeking money.

Sitting upright, Baochai sighed: "Chai'er doesn't know what to do. Chai'er only keeps her duty, so naturally she can't compare with that Lin girl who is trying to be strong everywhere. It really makes me like her to learn from Chai'er. I can't."

A cold light flashed in Mrs. Wang's eyes, and she said: "That girl, like her mother, is a restless master. It would be better to poison her to death one day, so as not to harm the world. Why was my good Baoyu seduced by her?" That's it."

Aunt Xue was shocked, but Baochai was secretly surprised, what does "poison her too" mean!Could it be, she shivered secretly.

Mrs. Wang's eyes lit up after she finished speaking, and she said with a smile: "Yes, she will be fine after she dies. Good sister, do you have any medicine that can get rid of her without anyone noticing."

The hairs on Aunt Xue's body stood on end, and she said in a trembling voice, "Sister, how can this be done, it's human life."

Mrs. Wang curled her lips and said: "Why not as long as the medicine is right for the patient, the chronic one will take effect little by little. It looks like she died of weakness and weakness. No one will suspect that girl is weak."

Baochai pondered Mrs. Wang's words silently. She had never thought of killing Daiyu, but when someone said it at this time, she didn't realize where she was thinking. The more she thought about it, the more reasonable she became. , Chai'er knows that there is a medicine called 'Qingxin San'. It is a tonic, but it becomes a deadly medicine when mixed with bird's nest, which is in line with Auntie's request."

Mrs. Wang said happily: "Good boy, that's all right, tomorrow's given to me, I have my own way."

Aunt Xue was a little timid, but seeing that Baochai and Mrs. Wang were afraid they would not listen to her, she agreed to things that were beneficial to her.

The three mothers were thinking about it when they heard the voice outside: "The attacker is here." Seeing the attacker panting, she ran in in a panic.Mrs. Wang had accepted Xi Ren as her confidant, and hurriedly said, "Xi Ren, what's wrong with you."

Xiren stood still, gasped for breath, collected himself, blushed as soon as he opened his mouth, and fell silent.Mrs. Wang hurriedly said: "The house is full of relatives, so you have nothing to say."

Xiren blushed and said in a low voice: "It's not because of this, but it's really hard to say. It's really not something that a girl like me should say, but if I don't say it, I feel sorry for my wife's trust in me." She paused, Seeing Mrs. Wang's impatient face, she said in a low voice: "Just now I went to find Baoyu to go back to study, but when I got to Qinfang gate, I heard someone talking in the flowers. I thought it was a little girl, so I didn't care. I didn't know there were two Only after listening to the words can I know that it is Baoyu and Jinchuan."

Mrs. Wang's complexion immediately sank, Xiren shuddered, thinking that she was decisive, and continued: "Just listen to what Jin Chuan said, 'Then you should ask me to go today, my wife is at Miss Bao's place, I don’t believe you just say these vernacular words every day.” Baoyu said, “Then I’ll go and ask for it,” and Jin Chuan said, “What are you busy with! The golden hairpin fell into the well, it’s yours and it’s yours. After all, we The two met once, you don’t know how lucky you are.” Then Baoyu laughed, and I heard the sound of tearing. I didn’t know what they were doing, so I boldly looked at the flowers, and the result, the result..."

"What's wrong?!" Mrs. Wang said sharply with a livid face.

"In the end, the two of them hugged each other, tearing and tearing their clothes, and they didn't know what to do?" Xiren couldn't help crying, "The slave girl let out a strange sound, and they separated, calling to stop. I reprimanded loudly, and as soon as I was afraid and didn’t know what to do, I came to my wife.”