[Red House] But for the sake of the king

While everyone exclaimed, Shui Rong, who had his back to them, turned around and stepped forward, stretched out his long arms, and caught them firmly.

Everyone gasped, this is amazing!Zisu didn't care too much, stepped forward and knelt down on the ground, "Thank you, my son, for saving me. My servant thanked my son for my lady."

Shui Rong suddenly came back to his senses, immediately helped him up and let go, then took two steps back and stood still, "Ahem, I'm in a hurry, please forgive me if I'm rude." Then he pointed at the little girl just now, " Hurry up and invite the two girls over."

The little girl came back to her senses, hurriedly responded, and walked ahead to lead the way.

Daiyu was supported by Zisu and walked a few steps before she could understand what had just happened.Her heart was still beating wildly, but this time she was frightened, and she thought that fortunately, Shi Ziye would save her, otherwise this fall would not be easy.But this is the second time, this son is really chivalrous.Patting her chest, Daiyu didn't pay attention to her cousin's expression, she just wanted to get there quickly and drink a cup of tea to calm down the shock.

Shui Rong stood there looking at the backs of the girls going away, but what he was thinking about was the pretty face he saw just now, and he definitely did not admit his mistake.He never imagined that he would meet Miss Lin here.The last time she was dressed in men's clothing, she was delicate and smart, but she didn't expect to have another kind of charm when she changed her attire. It was obviously just an ordinary hairpin skirt, which was refined and refined, but with a touch of playfulness.Thinking of the arrogance revealed in the poem, Shui Rong smiled and thought, this Miss Lin is really not an ordinary person, so why not wait another ten or eight years for her?

No one mentioned the incident in the back garden. The princess was a little surprised to see Pingting and Daiyu coming hand in hand. After a closer look, Pingting was taller than Daiyu, and she was already a slim girl. Although not as beautiful as hers, it is rare and plump.The princess was relieved, presumably Rong'er would be impressed with Pingting after seeing the two of them.How did she know that the encounter in the garden that she deliberately arranged made Shui Rong even more determined not to marry Daiyu.

Xue Baochai, who was sitting at the back, couldn't help but look up. Lin Daiyu was leaning against Princess Dongping, smiling like a flower.Once upon a time, as the daughter of the Xue family, she was held in the palms of everyone's hands, flattered and doted on.But the Xue family's royal merchants were evacuated, and his elder brother passed away inexplicably. All bad luck happened to the Xue family.How much she wanted to be raised in a deep boudoir like these charming ladies, but in the current Xue family, someone had to come out to support her.Holding the wine glass tightly in the palm of his hand, Xue Baochai took a last look at Lin Daiyu, one day, she will go straight to the sky, and she will be more decent than these charming ladies!

Everyone didn't notice that someone was missing when they were talking, even Wang Xifeng who was sitting in front didn't realize it.Only Yingchun who was on the side was a little surprised to see Xue Baochai getting up, but after thinking about it, it had nothing to do with her, maybe she just drank a few sips of wine and felt uncomfortable, so she just went out to get some air, so she didn't tell Sister Feng.Who knew it was such a loophole, and it almost caused a big disaster.

Coincidentally, in order to arrange a "coincidence", Princess Beijing deliberately dismissed the women who were guarding the garden, leaving only two people at each door.The place where the banquet is held is in the pavilion on the south side of the garden. When you open the window, you can see a row of camellias in full bloom.After all, if you borrow this name, you have to do everything to be decent.

Xue Baochai came out from the north, and there was no girl or woman guarding her anyway, so she wanted to take a walk in the garden.Although she has seen many gorgeous mansions, they cannot compare to the magnificence of the Wangfu.This house is also regulated, and the palace is much larger than ordinary wealthy people, so the garden is not small.And because Princess Beijing liked flowers the most back then, many precious flowers and trees were planted in the garden. Although the old princess is gone now, these flowers and trees are still growing gratifyingly.Xue Baochai sighed in her heart while watching, if she could meet the prince at this moment, not to mention her beauty, he would fall in love with her at first sight, but she would be close to her.It is heard that the son of Prince Jing of Beijing is the weakest young man in the world, with both talent and appearance, he is a rare handsome young man.If she could marry him as she wished, that would be a great thing.It's a pity that the grandchildren will definitely not come here when they entertain the female relatives today, and she can only dream about it.

But I don't know if God heard Xue Baochai's thoughts, when she turned around and wanted to go back, she saw a man approaching not far away.Xue Baochai thought for a while and decided that the man was the eldest son of the Northern Prince's Mansion. Not just any outsider can enter this inner courtyard. It seems that God really helped her, and this time she must seize the opportunity!

Shui Rong was happy because of what happened just now, and stood in the garden for a long time, almost delaying the business.After he went, he found what his father wanted, but it was just an idle badge, so he really couldn't laugh or cry, but he didn't think much about it.Playing with the seal, Shui Rong thought that he would have to discuss it with his mother at night, so that this matter could be settled as soon as possible.I was so engrossed in my thoughts for a moment that I didn't notice the person in front of me.

Xue Baochai was still a little ashamed, but when Shui Rong got closer, she was surprisingly calm, and even her excited heart returned to normal beating.I saw her lightly moving lotus steps, slightly squatting down to salute, "The daughter of the people has met the son."

Shui Rong was taken aback by the sudden voice. He caught a glimpse of a girl, and heard that she called herself a civilian girl, so she knew which family she was from, so she didn't dare to look at her. She just looked away and said, "How is this girl?" Li, the banquet is ahead, the girl thinks she has gone astray."

Xue Baochai's cheeks were slightly red, and she secretly raised her eyes to look at him, she was indeed a good-looking talent, even her speech was gentle and elegant, she didn't look around, she was quite a gentleman, and she immediately liked him.Among the men she met, there used to be only Baoyu who could be regarded as handsome and extraordinary, but compared with Shui Rong, he fell behind.Xue Baochai could naturally tell the difference between a child and a man, and made up his mind after a glance.

Shui Rong is a martial arts practitioner, and he can feel the sudden hot eyes without looking. He calmed down from the joy, this girl seems to be thinking too much.

"I still have something to do, please go ahead, girl."

How could Xue Baochai let go of such an opportunity, and hurriedly called him, "Master, please stop. The little girl is abrupt, but she can't help but drink, so she went outside to enjoy the wind. I don't want your garden to be too big, and I can't remember it. The road is cleared. Just now I walked around there for a while and didn't see anyone passing by, so please ask Shizi..."

Xue Baochai made up a lie in a few moments. There is no servant here, so the eldest son can't just leave her here.As long as the Shi Ziye can give her a gift, she can always think of other ways.

Shui Rong concluded her intentions now, and couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.Isn't such a woman here just for the name of his son? He really disdains the generation who climbs the dragon and the phoenix.So he said, "It's very inconvenient for a lonely man and a widow. How about this? Please wait here for a while, and I will call two maids to guide the girl."

Xue Baochai said with a smile, "I didn't see them all the way when I just came here. Maybe I went there for a lot of things at the banquet, so why bother to find them again. In broad daylight, my son is afraid that nothing will happen."

Hearing her words, Shui Rong didn't like it, so his face darkened instantly, "There are still two girls who serve others in the palace, so don't worry about it, girl." After speaking, she walked quickly towards the front courtyard gate, ignoring the people behind her. how people react.

Xue Baochai didn't expect him to leave like this, without looking at her directly from the beginning to the end.Although he was unwilling, he couldn't do anything more outrageous, so he could only return to the table in resentment, while secretly regretting that he couldn't get things done.In this way, she could only obey her mother's arrangement and recruit a son-in-law.Just thinking of her mother who is often insane now, Xue Baochai felt chills in her heart.

Shui Rong walked to the gate of the courtyard in a huff, knowing that the man just now deliberately made an excuse, but it was rare for him to be malicious, so he ordered a woman at the gate to guide him.The old woman came back after a while, and said that the girl had found the way by herself, so there was no need to lead her.Shui Rong sneered, told them to keep an eye on the garden and went to the front.

At night, Shui Jun and his wife deliberately avoided Shui Rong and talked about the day's affairs.

Shui Jun was still a little unconvinced, Shui Rong hadn't taken a fancy to any lady in these years, and now she was just like this, so she couldn't find her favorite, so she asked again and again, "Tell me about this, is it okay?"

The concubine only had time now, and said with a smile, "I think it's pretty close. When Miss Tang came back, she looked shy. It's not my compliment. She is also a rare character. Just follow her mother. But I'm busy. I didn't have time to ask this day, but someone knows what happened in the garden today, we will understand if we ask. Yunxiang, who is going to invite Miss Tang today, you go and call that girl."

That little girl has encountered so many things today, and she was never ordered before, and she said that the princess knew about the garden and wanted to scold her, which made her whole body tremble.

The concubine sat on the top, and she had to ask such things, "Is this Miss Tang you invited today? Tell me, what happened in the garden."

When the little girl heard this, her heart immediately sank, it really was because of this matter!Then she cried and begged for mercy, "I beg the princess to be merciful, the servant didn't do it on purpose."

The princess frowned, and said with displeasure, "What does it look like to cry, I'm asking you something."

The little girl was scared out of her wits long ago, she couldn't listen to her, she just asked blindly, "I beg your concubine to be merciful, this servant didn't bump into my son on purpose, this servant, this servant really didn't want to."

The concubine was dizzy from her crying, and knew that there was nothing she could ask at the moment, so she could only order Yun Xiang to take her down first, let her comfort her, and asked carefully what was going on.

Shui Jun sat aside and watched for a long time, and couldn't help but said, "Why do I feel that there is something wrong here?"

The princess rolled her eyes, "It's up to you to say, it's obvious. What happened, is there some misunderstanding?"

Shui Jun said, "We're not in front of you, so how do you know? If you want me to say, you might as well ask Rong'er, he knows best anyway, and also ask him what he means to Miss Tang by the way. Settle down earlier, the girl is not too young, and I am afraid she will be snatched away by Rong'er."

The princess said, "Why don't I want to ask him, I just rushed to ask now, why don't I tell him clearly that this matter is arranged by us? I thought I'd let him ask us first, he doesn't know if we meet Who does the girl belong to, if you are really interested, you should come and ask."

As soon as the words fell, someone outside announced, "The eldest son is here."

The husband and wife were overjoyed, "Yo, you really talked!"

After Shui Rong paid his respects, he didn't open his mouth. The husband and wife became more and more sure of their guess just now, and they were very happy.The concubine winked, and Shui Jun understood immediately, and found an excuse to go out.This matter has to be discussed by the mother and father, even if he is in a hurry, he can't tell his son which girl is good and which girl is the most beautiful.

The concubine dismissed the girls around her, and said with a smile, "Come and sit down, what are you doing there after your father and king are gone. What are you doing looking for me right now?"

Before Shui Rong came, he had thought about it carefully, but now he hesitated, whether he seemed too eager to hold on to this matter.

The concubine saw some clues and knew that he was embarrassed, so she said, "Forget it, you are thin-skinned, let me tell you for you. Did you fall in love with a girl in the garden in the second half of the day?"

Therefore, there was no one else around at the moment, Wang Hao's words were straightforward, which made Shui Rong put aside her worries.This is also what he didn't expect, what happened in the garden, others don't know, his mother will definitely hear about it afterwards, because he said, "So the mother knows, and the son will not keep it a secret."

The concubine secretly rejoiced that this move really worked, but she heard Shui Rong said with joy, "My son never expected to meet Miss Lin in the garden, and I don't know how she makes a box. I was the one who was abrupt. For such a matter, otherwise, we should settle this matter with the Lin family early, lest Miss Lin think that her son is a reckless person, which is not good."

The princess never expected that Miss Lin was what Shui Rong wanted to talk about, because she asked, "Could it be that you saw Miss Lin alone?"

Shui Rong wondered, "Could it be that there are other girls present? By the way, from what the girl said, it seems to be two girls."

This can't be blamed on Shui Rong, when he just met him, he didn't look at evil, and he didn't dare to look carefully.After such a thing happened, I only cared about saving people, and was shocked by seeing Miss Lin, but I knew how many people were standing beside me, how could I know if it was a girl or a lady, let alone how they looked.

The concubine was very angry, why did her stupid son get into a fight with the girl of the Lin family.The two children stood together, Pingting was tall and tall, and she was wearing a pretty dress today, so why couldn't she see it.If she had known this, she didn't need to dismiss those people, and specially ordered an inconspicuous little girl to call for them.It was because she was afraid that the child would see something strange and knew that she had arranged it on purpose, but also because she was afraid that if it didn't work out, she wouldn't ruin Pingting's child's reputation.

After thinking about it, the princess said, "Rong'er, your father and I agreed to this marriage. Have you ever thought about whether the Lin family would agree? Although Mr. Lin is your husband and is suitable as a teacher and apprentice, he is willing to accept the marriage." Miss Lin is such a precious daughter, she might even look down on you."

Shui Rong was a little frustrated, he had never thought about this, but the husband has always been nice to him, and besides, the family status of their two families is considered compatible, so there is still hope.Yin said, "My son has also thought about this, so I want to ask the emperor to grant a marriage directly. Now that you and the king know about it, the Lin family must have received the letter. Therefore, the son wants to ask his mother to go to the Lin family. Let's go, okay?"

The concubine thought that the Lin family would definitely not agree to this matter, and the prince had already said that Mr. Lin was very unhappy, so it would be better to go to let Rong'er give up, so as not to cause more troubles.Because he said, "I gave birth to you, a debt collector, and I would not be safe if I married a daughter-in-law. Forget it, I'll go there tomorrow. But let's talk about one thing first. If the Lin family doesn't allow it, you can't mention it anymore." Son. It's nothing serious to you, but if this matter gets out, it will be very bad for Miss Lin."

Shui Rong was a little hesitant, after all he wasn't quite sure what the Lin family meant, but this was the only plan left for him, so he agreed, "Okay, if the Lin family doesn't agree to this marriage, my son will never marry again." Annoying mother." At worst, I will play tricks and beg the emperor again.

The concubine didn't know that he had such a plan, and she was full of thoughts about going to the Lin family soon, so that she could prepare to settle the matter with the Tang family, and after more than a year, she would be able to welcome her daughter-in-law in, and the grandson would not Far.

Thinking that it would not be good to rush to the door, the princess deliberately chose a sunny day and invited Tang to go to Huangjue Temple outside the city to offer incense.

The Tang family also traveled with several old princesses in the past, but after all, Princess Beijing was a generation shorter than her, so how could she be invited to go with her for no reason? There must be something important to talk about.It's just that she didn't expect that this matter had something to do with Daiyu, and she took her with her.

Princess Beijing was a little surprised when she saw Yu'er, annoyed that she hadn't considered carefully.Xu is a bit old, and always does such careless things, and he doesn't know what reason to find to dismiss Yu'er for a while.Fortunately, they were just resting in the back room of the monastery when a young novice asked to see him outside, saying that Master Mingde had invited Miss Lin to come and talk.

This master Mingde is the abbot of Huangjue Temple. It has been more than forty years since he was appointed by the Supreme Emperor, and he is now an octogenarian. He is an eminent monk who has attained the Tao.Ever since he got old, Master Mingde didn't see many guests, and in recent years he seldom showed up. Even the Empress Dowager, who has always been devoted to Buddha, only invited him to the palace to give a sermon once a year.

Today is not a special day, how could Master invite Daiyu to come over?The Tang family and the concubine were completely puzzled, but it was just that Master Mingde didn't give her face, and he was an eminent monk, so it didn't bother her, so they asked a few maids to take care of her and sent her there.

The concubine didn't have time to think about anything else, so she took this opportunity to mention the child's marriage with Tang, but she didn't know how to say it.

Tang asked all the maids to go out, and when she saw that she was having a hard time opening her mouth, she asked her first, "If you have any questions, you might as well just tell me."

The concubine smiled forcedly, and said, "After all, the majesty has sharp eyes, and I really have something to discuss with you."

Tang said strangely, "The concubine was joking, what was discussed or not, I came out today, and I guessed it. I didn't take the big one, we were very good when the concubine was there, and we don't have to be so ostentatious, If you have something to say, princess, it’s okay to say it.”

The princess said, "That's what I said, so I'll just say it straight. I don't know if you have thought about Yu'er's marriage?"

Tang was taken aback for a moment, she naturally planned to do this, but she was anxious.At Yu'er's current age, no one will come to ask for marriage, so although she has thought about it a few times, she has never been asked by others.Yin said, "I have raised a granddaughter, so I naturally think about these things. To tell you the truth, I was not in good health when she was born, and I have thought about this for a long time. It's just that the princess mentioned this today. Is it possible that you are here to be a matchmaker?"

The Tang family was just joking, but Wang Hao said sternly, "It's not, but it's not far off. Let me ask you, what do you think of our family's water solubility?"

Now Tang was really speechless.No matter how much she guessed, she didn't think about Shui Rong. That child is pretty good, but she couldn't help but miss it because she was born a few years earlier.Yin said, "I see this kid Shui Rong often. It can also be said that he grew up watching him grow up. I'm afraid no one in the whole capital can find such a young man with both talents and looks. It's just that you ask Yu'er again and again, and say Rong Rong again." Boy, it confuses me."

The princess smiled and said, "It's not that I'm confused, I'm confused too. I must have guessed what kind of person you are. I'm here today because of these two children."

Tang's smile froze on her face, did she hear correctly?After a while, he asked, "Isn't this Shui Rong already in his twenties, could it be that you haven't given him a good wife yet?"

The concubine thought that everything was like this, and Taijun Lin was also reliable, so it would be better to explain things clearly, but to hide many things.Yin said, "Naturally, I have been showing him a look for a long time, but he himself has never liked it. You also know that when the concubine went there that day, she remembered this matter, but no matter how busy I was, he didn't agree. Last month, I finally fell in love with a girl, and I decided to say anything to him, but I didn't know that this kid was unwilling. The prince and I were very angry, so we asked him if he didn't want to get married. Who knew he said , Now is not the time. We asked him again, when is the best time? He only said that the time will come in five or seven years. I have admired Miss Lin's talent for a long time, and I would like to hire her with a lot of money and marry her after she reaches Ji."

Wang Hao's words caused quite a stir in Tang's heart.She was so surprised that she didn't have time to think about how Shui Rong learned about her granddaughter's talent, she was only moved by Shui Rong's heart.She has been optimistic about Shui Rong from the very beginning, and more than once she secretly regrets that he is much older than Yu'er—otherwise, with the friendship between their two families, and the relationship between their son and his mentor, even without much support from her mother's family, Yu'er His son's life must not be sad—and therefore, he never thought carefully about marrying the Northern Wang family.

But now, Shui Rong said to wait for Yu'er, how affectionate is this.If it is placed in someone else's house, maybe he will think that he is unreasonable and shameless, after all, how can he have the final say on this important matter of marriage.But Lin Houye personally asked her to marry her from the Tang family back then, her father and elder brother relayed what Lin Houye said at that time, making her feel ashamed, but her heart was as sweet as honey.Because of this, the Tang family has always criticized Lin Houye's appointment of Jia's daughter regardless of his son's wishes.With the current situation, Tang couldn't help but think about the past, the details of the relationship between the husband and wife, and the depression of the son after getting married.If Yu'er can marry someone who is interested in her, it probably won't be like her mother.

Seeing Tang shi meditating over there, the princess was a little apprehensive, and she didn't know if she could agree.Ordinarily, she was thinking that the Lin family would definitely not agree to this marriage, so she would tell Rong'er later to calm him down.It's just that seeing Daiyu again today made her a little shaken.The child who grew up watching her grow up is now more and more succulent. When she just worshiped Guanyin, she looked at Yu'er with a sense of immortality all over her body. The style of her whole body was no better than those cast by the shining golden gods and Buddhas. Difference.The most rare thing is that she is considerate and considerate. She is attentive and considerate beside her grandmother, and she doesn't talk too much, but she doesn't seem too introverted.Although the girl from the Tang family is nice, she is not as generous as Yu'er, nor is she as clever as her.

After a long while, Tang finally said, "It's hard for Rong'er to show her affection for this matter. It's just that Yu'er lost her mother at such a young age, and her father is very precious. I'm afraid I have to ask him about the marriage."

The concubine listened to the meaning, and clearly waited for Mr. Lin to agree. She also forgot the original purpose, and said with some joy, "So, the prince is willing?"

Tang replied with a smile, "Of course, the child has said this, so he must be sincere. I'm sorry for you and the prince, but it's still a few years before Yu'er is married. Her father also said that day, I want to keep her for a few more years."

The princess followed along and said, "Is there anything wrong with living here? Yu'er is such a good girl, it's worth waiting for a few more years." As soon as the words came out, she felt that her son was not only foresighted but also smart, and he would have such a good girl early. A good daughter-in-law decides.

However, Tang was afraid that something might go wrong with Lin Ruhai, because he didn't dare to speak too much, "The princess is too famous, so I will discuss this matter with her father later, and see what he means."

It was only now that the princess remembered that Master Lin didn't seem to approve of this marriage?But now even his mother has agreed, and Yu'er was raised by her since she was a child, so it must be [-]% or [-]% of the time, because he is relieved and just waiting to go back and tell his son the good news.