Xiaoxiang Water Cloud in the Red Chamber

Back at the Xiaoxiang Hall, Daiyu was lazy and didn't want to move, Xueyan shook her head: "The girl is not as good as when she was a child, she was tired after walking two steps."

Daiyu sat up, smoothed her hair and said with a smile, "I'm not tired, I'm just bored."

Yuehua came in from the outside and said with a smile: "This time, let me tell you something interesting, you don't have to worry about it if you want to come true."

Daiyu stood up and said in surprise, "Brother Rong is back?!"

Yuehua hurriedly said: "Didn't the girl say yesterday that she is not rare? You guessed it before I said it."

Daiyu stamped her feet angrily, "You are the only one who talks too much, you narrow-minded little hoof." Yuehua ran away laughing and said, "I don't talk too much, the girl is still looking at the moon and thinking about love here."

Daiyu Xiangxia pouted and said: "Hmph, you are not good people, see if I catch you tomorrow, don't think I will spare you."

Yuehua smiled and said: "Okay, girl, don't be angry. The prince said that tomorrow he will send someone to pick you up to play, and it happens to be the concubine's birthday in a few days. Because it's not a full birthday, it's just passed quietly. And this is the prince By the way, I brought the big Ah Fu from Suzhou, and said it was for the girl to play with." As he said that, he took out the chubby Big Ah Fu as if conjuring.

Daiyu nodded and smiled and said, "I see." After taking the big Ah Fu and looking at it again and again, her heart was sweet, and the brows were gradually stained with a faint bright color, dimming the moonlight in the window.

The next day, sure enough, the Beijing Palace sent someone to pick up Daiyu, saying that the concubine misses the princess and invites the princess to come over.Mrs. Wang rolled her eyes, and suddenly thought of an excellent excuse, and said with a smile: "I remember that it will be the concubine's birthday in a few days. Our family and the palace have always been on good terms. No one will remain indifferent if they know about it. Why don't the three of my family The girl will also go to congratulate on the way."

The person who came here was originally the housekeeper of the royal residence, and he can make decisions on most matters. After thinking about it, it is hard to refute. My family and the Jia residence are on average, but the surface is not bad for the time being. No one pushes the birthday party out, and said with a smile: " That's fine." Baochai was anxious, knowing that Mrs. Wang would not let her go, so she hurriedly dragged Tanchun, who was so shrewd, so she didn't say a word.At this time, Jia's mother laughed and said, "Little Yun girl and Bao girl are so deserted, let the two of them go too."

Xiangyunwo went into Jiamu's arms and smiled, "I'm not going. I just accompany my ancestors to relieve boredom." Jiamu sighed and put her arms around Xiangyun and said, "Okay, then I won't go." Baoyu wanted to go but Being blocked by Mrs. Wang, she could only watch Daiyu and the others leave in resentment, but was dragged away by Xiangyun in a blink of an eye.

In the car, Baochai lifted up the curtain and looked at Daiyu in front of the Qibaoluan car where Princess Beijing was sitting, feeling jealous in her heart, and then stroked the wagtail incense string specially worn on Hao's wrist, the corners of her mouth slightly turned up, like a peony in the wind So delicate.Even though he has put his energy on Jia's mansion for so many years, he has not stopped thinking about the Beijing Prince's Mansion. He was never able to enter the house before, but this time he must perform well. If he can fall into the eyes of Dowager Beijing himself I am content, even a side concubine is better than the young mistress of Jia's mansion.

Daiyu entered through the main gate, but the others had to enter through the corner gate. Baochai was upset but there was nothing she could do.

The concubine got the letter a long time ago, and was upset. She was secretly annoyed at the thick skin of Jia's mansion. When she saw the sisters coming in, she could only smile and said, "The family always said that the girls in Jia's mansion are good. Today, I have seen it. Take Baochai to welcome the spring. Look, pull Tanchun Xichun to praise again, saying: "Everyone is good, I don't know who to praise. "

Baochai said softly: "Our sisters are vulgar, how can we compare with the nobleness and elegance of the concubine, with outstanding demeanor."

The concubine smiled and said: "What a girl who can talk, I am old, what kind of charm do I have, I can't compare to you who are as beautiful as flower bones."

Baochai smiled and said, "The concubine is not old at all, she looks like she is in her 20s."

The concubine raised her lips and said with a smile: "As expected of the daughter of the Imperial Merchant, she is sophisticated and generous, able to speak well, even though it is a lie, it is so comfortable to listen to."

Xichun couldn't help laughing, Baochai felt that something was wrong, her face turned red, she was extremely shy.At this time, the outside said: "The prince is here."

All the sisters hurriedly stood up, their eyes lit up, and a young man in brocade clothes walked in, as if carrying the autumn sunshine, bright and warm.Several people felt their hearts beating rapidly, thinking in their hearts, Mr. Pianpian, who is so romantic and suave, unconsciously made a comparison with Baoyu, and was disappointed to find that Baoyu had become a gleam of fireflies.

Especially Baochai was very excited. Although the man's eyes were cold, but at that time the sun came in from outside the door, casting a soft halo on the man's body. , it's him, it's him.But I don't know why I have that feeling, I just feel that this life is only for him.For a moment, Baochai forgot everything around her, only the graceful figure in front of her slowly walked in, infecting her whole body and mind.

Daiyu was also very excited, and almost wanted to rush up desperately, and ask him how he has been in the past two months, whether he is tired or not, and whether he has been injured.But the timing was wrong, she could only hold back.Turning to see Baochai's obsessed face, her eyes seemed to be fixed on Shui Rong, she felt displeased immediately, she believed in Shui Rong, but the little girl thought, how could she be indifferent, and took the lead in saluting: "I have seen the prince." Immediately slowed down, they all blushed and saluted.But Baochai is still unknown.Concubine Bei Jing looked at Shui Rong, then at Daiyu, and then at Baochai, she couldn't help but secretly smiled, and gave her son a "disaster, you're going to be in trouble" look.

Shui Rong saw the lingering displeasure on Daiyu's face, smiled wryly, gave Baochai a hard look, and then said with a smile, "My sister is divided, your brother must beat me here and say I'm bullying you." Then he turned to Baochai and said intentionally : "Ah, who is this girl, the new girl is not good enough, why don't you pour tea for me?"

Sanchun was embarrassed for a while, Baochai was shocked, and immediately blushed and said gracefully: "Baochai, the daughter of the royal merchant Xue family, has seen Prince Beijing." As she spoke, her sleeve moved slightly, revealing the wagtail incense string on her wrist.

Shui Rong's eyes are so sharp, he sneered and said: "So it's not a girl, why don't you understand the rules at all, why look at this king in a daze."

Baochai bit her cherry lips, the smile on her face became more elegant, and said: "The little girl was just surprised when she saw the outsider. I hope the prince will forgive me for being rude." Her answer was very decent but there was still a hint of glossing over.

After saying a few words, Shui Rong went out, and the princess pointed out a name to let all the sisters go down, leaving only Daiyu.Sanchun knew that the protagonist was Daiyu, so she left.Baochai came out feeling disappointed, and instead of talking to Sanchun, wandered alone in the garden, a figure of a watery and handsome figure appeared in his mind, and his heart was pounding again.She has always known that she has only a slight affection for Baoyu, but she has never liked him. She only regards him as a springboard to gain wealth.A little bit of sweet-scented osmanthus lingers in the air, with an ambiguous sweetness.

She carefully inquired about everything about Shui Rong with the maids, and the maid saw that she was kind and agreed with her, but she kept her mouth shut when she shouldn't say it.Baochai couldn't help it, and said with a smile: "Sister, go by yourself. I'll just wander around in this yard." The maid nodded and went.

Daiyu strolled in Yiyuan, remembering that she first came to the capital a few years ago, and spent a Mid-Autumn Festival here that was not lonely, maybe that caring and gentle boy settled in her heart at that time.She smiled slightly, closed her eyes and took a deep breath of the sweet-scented osmanthus scented air, but when she opened her eyes, she found that Shui Rong had stood in front of her at some time, staring deeply at her with clear eyes.He softly called "Dai'er", murmured his unique title over and over again, in a trance, trying to gather drops into streams, converging into rivers and seas.Two months of lovesickness is enough for him to become crazy and to become a sea of ​​thoughts.

Daiyu had long forgotten Baochai's displeasure at staring at Shui Rong just now, raised her beautiful jade-like face, smiled brightly, and her voice was like tinkling rings, all the thousands of words she had prepared turned into a soft call: "Brother Rong. "

For a long time, Shui Rong took Dai Yu's hand and said with a smile: "Why does Dai'er seem to have lost weight, did she not eat well?"

Daiyu pursed her lips and said, "How could it be possible that you lost weight? Brother Rong has lost weight. You must have been exhausted in the past two months. Youmei was injured, so the disaster relief went smoothly?" Consciously bring a little distress.

Shui Rong looked at Daiyu's eager face, felt relieved, and smiled triumphantly: "Brother Rong, how can there be any injustice when he goes out, King Zhongshun indeed sent an assassin, but he didn't even touch my clothes."

Daiyu tilted her head and said angrily: "It's really arrogant." The soft language of Jiangnan is like ironed silk, smooth and moist, with a little bit of playfulness.

At the gate of the garden, Baochai looked at the elegant and harmonious figure under the flower tree, and her heart sank a little. Sure enough, the friendship between the two of them is different.She firmly grasped the wagtail incense string, a little bit of frost and snow came out of her heart, why no matter what happened, Daiyu would always overwhelm her.

A voice said from a distance: "Cousin, where are you, come out quickly." Baochai hurriedly hid behind the stone, and saw a little girl in lotus-colored clothes running over in a hurry, her face full of anxiety, followed by a maid Called: "Princess, slow down, the prince is not here."

Hearing his voice, Shui Rong frowned, and seeing Daiyu looking at him curiously, he quickly explained: "It's the niece of the concubine's natal family, Princess Xinyue. She comes here several times a year, but you haven't met her before."

Daiyu blinked and said, "Princess Xinyue? I don't seem to have heard of it."

Shui Rong smiled and said: "Mufei's natal family is Fuguogong Meng's family, and the current Fuguogong Meng Weichang is Mufei's younger brother. They live in Yanzhou now."

Daiyu nodded, wondering if she should see her or not, so she looked at Shui Rong.Shui Rong said with a smile: "I'll see you again in the future, Dai'er. She is straightforward and crazy. Dai'er ignores her." Then she took Daiyu to the gate of the garden and said, "You girl shouted, "Young girl!" What does it sound like."

Daiyu looked at the girl with an oval face, slightly raised brows and almond eyes, as clear as water, with a hint of pride in her expression, but not arrogant, she was a pretty girl.

Seeing Shui Rong, Na Xinyue hurriedly said: "My cousin didn't come to see me when he saw me, hum." Looking at Daiyu's eyes with surprise, seeing the two holding hands, her face suddenly became sour Said: "Who is this elder sister? Why haven't I seen it? I just heard from my aunt that there are guests at home. Is it her?"

Daiyu is so sensitive, she knows at a glance that the girl in front of her has her heart on Shui Rong's body, and she can't help but sigh softly.Shui Rong hurriedly introduced them to the two, and they had met each other before Xinyue said, "I heard from my aunt that my cousin just came back, why don't I accompany my aunt but here to meet a beautiful woman?"

Daiyu blushed slightly, and Shui Rong said angrily, "How do you talk, this is what the girl said."

Xinyue pursed her lips and said, "It's what it is. I like this sister. You can lend me a while." Without saying a word, she pulled Daiyu and ran away.Shui Rong is not good at arguing with her, so she hurriedly followed, but Xinyue pushed him and said: "I have something to say with Sister Lin, you are not allowed to follow."

Shui Rong touched her nose, although she knew that Xinyue might like her, but she is a generous and well-behaved girl, she shouldn't hurt Dai'er, thinking of the weak breath next to her, let's solve this first and let the two go up.Seeing that the two of them had disappeared, he said coldly, "Miss Xue, come out."

Baochai was startled, hurriedly came out from behind the stone, and saluted slightly like a peony in the wind: "I have seen the prince."

Shui Rong snorted coldly and said, "What is the girl doing here?"

Baochai looked up at Shui Rong affectionately and said, "Baochai is strolling here, and seeing the prince here, she hides behind the stone without daring to disturb her."

Water-soluble said meaningfully: "Really?"

Baochai nodded, seeing the water-soluble and playful eyes, her heart beat faster and harder, thinking that she would finally have a chance to be alone, and this opportunity must not be missed, so she mustered up her courage and raised her head with a delicate smile and said gracefully: "Baochai never expected to be with you The prince is so destined. I have always heard that the prince is talented and is a rare virtuous king. He was also fortunate to get the wagtail incense sticks from the prince. The demeanor cannot be described by rumors, Baochai is not talented, and the more I admire the gentleman's demeanor, I look forward to listening to the piano and playing chess with the prince, cooking tea and discussing poetry."

Shui Rong looked at the confident woman in front of her. The warm sunlight shone on her fair face, giving off a faint luster. Her pair of apricot-like eyes were so soft that they could flow clear springs. She also praised in her heart, but she was a brave woman. , It's a pity that this true love is mixed with scheming.He smiled faintly, frost formed on his face, and said: "Miss Xue knows not to speak or move inappropriately. But what does a string of wagtail incense represent? Could it be that Miss Xue also wanted to tell a good story about the peony in the west chamber and Fu Wenjun. Shui Rong is grateful for the girl's affection, but has no luck to enjoy it."

Baochai blushed, lowered her eyes and smiled softly, raised her head again and said, "Everyone in the world is not heartless, and Baochai's words are also human nature. Baochai also knows more etiquette, but just now, seeing the words and deeds of the prince and sister Lin, we can see The prince is not a person who sticks to the rules, so Baochai dares to speak out."

Shui Rong sneered, the reason he responded nicely just now was because Baochai did have a sense of sincerity, no matter what kind of person he is, sincerity should not be despised, but a villain is a villain after all, so true feelings are mixed with too much There is so much gravel, it is no longer pure, and this will reveal his true colors immediately, he said coldly, "Dai'er and I have a brother and sister relationship, but I don't know what relationship Ms. Xue has with me, but here is a bad person Reputation, the king also said that the girl is really decent, but she turned out to be a person with such a vicious heart. Shui Rong is not worthy of a person with the appearance of the girl, so I ask the girl to observe etiquette, otherwise I will have to chase away guests from the Beijing Palace It's gone." After speaking, he left in a huff.

Baochai was stunned on the spot, watching this figure that was drifting away, hating and loving in his heart, with mixed feelings, but his face twisted unconsciously.

But she said that Daiyu was dragged by Xinyue for a trot, and when she arrived at the plum garden where Xinyue lived, Xinyue pulled Daiyu to sit down, seeing Daiyu's face was red like rouge, becoming more and more beautiful and elegant, her heart was sour, and she said straight to the point: "Lin Does my sister like my cousin?"

Daiyu was stunned, her face turned redder, she thought that the princess is so shameless, but she would not hide the fact, that would be a pity for Shui Rong's deep affection for her, she nodded slightly, her eyelashes were like butterfly wings droop down.

Xinyue bit her lower lip, and then said: "It seems that my cousin likes you too. Of course you are very good, but I have liked my cousin since I was eight years old, and it has been five years now, so I will never I won't give up." She said boldly, but her face couldn't help but turn red, as delicate and beautiful as a rose flower.