The Jade of the Red Chamber

The mid-autumn season with the rustling golden wind and the fragrance of osmanthus seeds has passed quietly. In the early winter in the north, ordinary people have exchanged their harvests for money, and are carefully planning to prepare for the winter.

It has been more than a month since the turmoil caused by the loss of the imperial gift, and the Lin family is peaceful and peaceful. Without the volcano that weighs on the heart of the Jia family, everyone feels much more relaxed.

However, there are quite a lot of people who come to visit and give gifts in an endless stream. Apart from King Jing's name, there are also people in this world.There is no shortage of villains who are tyrannical and double-faced, and some people who were previously attached to the Rongguo Mansion came to get closer.Regarding these people, Lin Ruhai has always been behind closed doors and never accepted gifts.Fortunately, people who really hold power in the capital don't look down on this trick, and those people wouldn't resort to such clumsy methods even if they wanted to have friendship.Lin Ruhai breathed a sigh of relief, the Lin family is a pure minister, and he has a few friends and colleagues who can talk about it, but if they make a big fanfare and form cliques, they will be courting death.

The Lin family's father and son understood the principle of hiding clumsiness very well. Lin Ruhai never went out of the Lin mansion except in court, and Lin Zhenyu honestly nested in his small room in the Hanlin Academy, transcribing and sorting out, never showing off.The wind in the capital is turning fast, but within a month or so, everyone has become King Zhongshun's newest favorite opera singer, Qiguan, who has a figure and a performance that is outstanding!

The Jia family has been dormant these days, and even Jia Zhen and his son dare not invite a group of dandies to eat, drink, gamble, listen to theater and have fun like in the past. At least they have regained some vitality.

Rong Ning.The masters of the Second House who have been passed down for several generations are like centipedes who are dead but not stiff. The foundation of the title is still there, so naturally the hearts of the people are not dead. Jia Yuanchun, the one with the thickest foundation, is naturally highly anticipated.

After Lin Zhenyu ransom the gold hairpin, Jia's mother was ill for more than half a month, and finally got up. The first thing she did was to see her precious golden grandson, Jia Baoyu. The best medicine, but still muddleheaded and ignorant, Jia's mother felt like a knife was piercing her heart, Jia's family pointed at this treasure, how could it be like this?Suifa ruthlessly scattered all the wealth and also cured Baoyu!The second thing is to accept Mrs. Wang's housekeeping power and let Mrs. Xing come out to take care of the house. Who knows that Mrs. Xing is living a comfortable life, and she has long given up on the prestige of managing the family, especially in this matter. Shang and Sister Feng reminded me that I wish I could stay away from the second room, so I would pick up this hot potato!Mother Jia said several times, Mrs. Xing just pretended to be stupid, and Zuo Xing'er came up by accident, so Mother Jia had no choice but to give up.

It doesn't matter much to Mrs. Wang and Jiamu, she just asks her to go to the Buddha to pray for Yuanchun Baoyu more in the future. Although she is still in charge of the housework, Jiamu took back the key to the inner treasury.Mrs. Wang was scared out of her wits this time, and her temper became more and more bad. At night, she had to be guarded by four maids to fall asleep. If anyone accidentally made a movement, she would slap him. As for the Lin family, Mrs. Wang It seemed that he was frightened, and he didn't even ask anyone to say the word Lin if he didn't mention it.

The reputation of Jia's mansion is in a mess, and people who are a little bit more prominent now don't post messages to Jia's family members for banquets and events. Although the Grand View Garden is still exquisite and luxurious, it is far less lively than before.

Mother Jia has a straight face. Since her illness, her face is not as flexible as before, and it is difficult to smile. The kind old lady in the past can no longer look like that. She just has a stiff, wrinkled face every day, without a smile. Concealing, the usual scrutiny and calculations in her eyes are clear at a glance, even Jin Yuanyang dare not look into her eyes...

Mother Jia hated the Lin family deeply, but there was nothing she could do. Mother Jia regretted losing the help of the Lin family, but she and Mrs. Wang put all their hopes in Jia Tai Zhaoyi's belly. As long as Jia Yuanchun could have a son, their Jia family Sooner or later we will gain power again!

What happened to the Jia family, the Lin family naturally wouldn't pay attention, but Lin Zhenyu still often helped Jia Lian and his wife in private, the Lin family and his son are now worrying about the Xi family!Ever since Lin Ruhai prepared for a rainy day and had a tacit understanding with the Xi family, Xi Shuangyou came to the Lin family to deliver some things from time to time.But Xi Shuangyou and the Xi family are really hard to get along with. Younger sister Xi often posts posts to ask Daiyu to talk and enjoy the scenery. Aunt Xi wants to celebrate the New Year in the capital because of this, so she leaves Master Xi alone in Yangzhou. In Mrs. Xi's words: Relatives should give gifts more solemnly and formally!When Xi Shuangyou came here, he heard Lin Lao and Lin Zhenyu face black Lin Zhenyu was not good at Xi Shuangyou, Lin Ruhai couldn't hold it anymore, why did this brat work so hard?The daughter is still so young, she must be married after Jiji!

But Shui Yang is in a good mood. Now he finally has no scruples, and he can be honest with Zhenyu. When he has no errands, he goes to the Imperial Academy to sit on the chairs. He often dominates Zhenyu, which makes Xiao Fuyu pout. I haven't taken him out for so many days!

Since Lin Zhenyu came to this world, she and Zhou Hui's mother and son were trembling at the beginning, not daring to make half a mistake. Later, although they were happy in the Lin family, Jia Min's body, Zhou Hui's situation, and the future of the Lin family were always on their minds. , the Jia family is more like a sharp sword hanging over his head, and he must not relax if he wants to protect his relatives.After finally getting to today, even if the Jia family did heinous things to implicate the Nine Clans, they would not be able to implicate their own family. Naturally, Lin was in a good mood, and now he couldn't hide his suppressed curiosity about this era.

No, Lin Zhenyu walked in front with great interest, and Shui Yang followed behind with a dark face. This is the largest theater in the capital, and there are all kinds of famous actors and pillars. Many dudes spend a lot of money, and The hook-up actors are kept in the outer room.

I heard that Qiguan Jiang Yuhan sang for the last time outside today, and then only sang in Zhongshun Palace. Zhenyu was curious about the opera garden and this Qiguan who might be married to Hua Xiren, and had planned to come and listen to it a long time ago. .In the past, the Lin family was thin, and they never invited a troupe during festivals or holidays, but they did in Rongfu, but no one had the patience to listen to it at his house.

Shui Yang glared at the person in front of him, a little helpless, this place is so easy to come to!Not to mention that dragons and snakes are mixed here, but those prodigals who don't have a brain and just stick their eyes out to stick to people's faces are enough to respond to, and those actors, seeing this person's appearance and temperament, don't rush to be courteous? !Of course, Lord Jing has never been to this place. These are what He Er said. When He Er said it, he looked inquisitive. That actor is ruthless. Sir, are you obsessed with some actor?Shui Yang sent him to work with Uncle Chen as an attendant very neatly, and Qin Shulai took pleasure in his misfortune: Let Manager Chen take good care of him, and when he comes back from safekeeping, there will be less talk!

Zhenyu stood in front of the court and looked at so many people inside, he was in trouble, he didn't seem to ask anyone to book a seat?With so many people, could it be that he wanted to stand outside and watch, but he still did it, but wouldn't it be a bit... for a prince like Shui Yang who could not hide his aura to stand outside and make a pillar for a theater?

Shui Yang glared at him angrily, reached out to hold his hand, and said, "Upstairs!"I asked someone to book the elegant room Zhenyu and followed him with a smile, um, it is convenient to have water!

When they arrived at the elegant room, Shui Yang kicked out the young man who wanted to introduce them to the famous actor with a good voice. It was nothing more than a noble official. Anyway, it seemed that this time he was thrown into trouble in Zhongshun Mansion, so this man didn't want to think about it. up.But if there is another one, he can't bear it, and he has to ask Wucheng soldiers and horses to seal this piece!

Zhenyu looked at Shuiyang with a smile and frowned and was critical of the decoration of other people's play gardens, tea and fruits, knowing that this was unpleasant, but she didn't say anything.In this day and age, only men sing operas outside, and dignitaries are used to raising these opera actors for fun, King Zhongshun is one of them, and many famous actors in the capital have been raised by him to the palace.

Shui Yang would naturally feel uncomfortable seeing him come to the theater, Zhen Yu saw it but didn't explain it, it would be good for a serious and indifferent person to have more expressions!

At the beginning of the good show, Qi Guan came to the stage, Zhenyu looked carefully, she really looked like a woman with makeup on, hey, that waist was twisted, Zhenyu was amazed, this weak Liu Fufeng looked even worse than a woman Want more charm?

Shui Yang sat on the side, picked up the tea cup that he was unhappy with just now and drank it in one gulp, his face was gloomy, he didn't look at the stage, he just stared at the person next to him, the tea cup in his hand was squeezed There was a creaking, squeaking sound.

How could he not feel such piercing eyes, Zhenyu thought that if she teased her any longer, she would be annoyed.This person usually looks serious and mature, and he is quite tolerant, but when it comes to his affairs, he is very stubborn and domineering. Long-term cold eyes are slightly better.Zhenyu didn't turn her head, she just tugged on the man's sleeve lightly, and sure enough, the air-conditioning around her was much less.

Shui Yang put down the teacup, stretched out his hand to hold Zhenyu's hand, snorted coldly through his nose, and turned his head to look at the stage coldly.

Zhenyu's face was hot, and she shrank her hands vigorously. How could Shuiyang make him retract it, and snorted again, wrapping Lin Zhenyu's hand completely in the palm of her big dry hand before giving up.Zhenyu struggled twice, but she didn't break away, so she let him go, but she always noticed the feeling of the hand, and didn't even hear what was singing on the stage.

Rubbing Zhenyu's palm with his thumb, Shui Yang's mood improved a lot, but it was still not pleasing to see Qiguan posing on the stage, such frivolity really matched Zhongshun properly!

This Qiguan opera was really well sung, and there were constant applause and rewards from upstairs and downstairs, but Lin Zhenyu was anxious to hear it. It took me a long time to sing such a line before I could finish it. If you want to hear this excerpt, you must hear when?He knew about Feng Qiuhuang, but he didn't expect that it took so much effort to sing it. Such a national quintessence is really not something he can appreciate.

Before the end of the song, Zhenyu couldn't hold on anymore, her eyes were hazy, her eyelids were fighting, and she couldn't sit upright anymore.Shui Yang, who always pays attention to him, sees that this person is not called sober, but slowly moves closer without a trace, gently stretches out his hand to pull him into his arms, and the corners of his mouth curl up.

Jiang Yuhan on the stage suddenly felt that the staring eyes that had pierced him from time to time from the beginning were gone, and he was very relieved. He had seen many dignitaries and nobles. Such a cold and hard feeling, could it not be an enemy of the loyal prince?Qiguan was a little nervous, although he was just an actor, recently everyone in the capital knew that he was Prince Zhongshun's new love, if someone really targeted him, it would be nothing!Kong Zi, who turned around and twisted his waist, winked at the head teacher, today there are [-]% discounts in the play, he can sing [-]% ​​at most, it is better to go to the palace early.

After the two-fold singing, regardless of the complaints from the audience, Jiang Yuhan hurriedly thanked the blessing and went down. Without taking off her makeup, she taught the sedan chair to take him to Zhongshun Palace.

Shui Yang was a little bit reluctant, these theaters really couldn't come, and the singing was over so quickly!The class leader apologized, and asked other famous actors to prepare to come up.Only then did Shui Yang gently shake the man in his arms to wake him up, let's go, isn't it enough to see a beautiful official, there are others!

Zhenyu opened her eyes and saw that she was being pulled into her arms by Shui Yang again, she was a little ashamed, and ignored him, and walked outside without even looking at the stage downstairs, Shui Yang was even more comfortable, He followed behind with a completely different gentle expression from when he came.

The boy who greeted the guests and poured water was a little puzzled, why did the two masters seem to have grown up after listening to a play, and the young master was so gentle and frightening even with his stern face!The boy thought over and over again, but he still didn't dare to come up to stop Xianqin.

Qin Shulai waited in the carriage outside, a little sad, he also likes to listen to operas, my master is so stingy, can't such an elegant room fit one more person? !Since a month ago, Master has become less and less fond of them following, and when he was with Master Zhen, he had to stay far away.Qin Shu came to rub his stomach, it's better to go to a place like Taibaiju, at least he can have a meal next door.

There was a commotion in the theatre, and a few sons and daughters came out angrily. Qin Shulai listened carefully and realized that the Qiguan had only sung halfway and left. These few were not angry.Qin Shulai retracted his head, Master and the others would not come out so soon, he was very interested in seeing Master Zhen before he came, and he would have to listen for a while before coming out.

Just as he was thinking about it, the coachman outside whispered: "My lord and Mr. Lin have come out!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Shulai hurriedly got out of the car, took out the pedals and waited.

Lin Zhenyu walked ahead with a straight face, and Shui Yang followed behind half a step behind.Qin Shulai rubbed his eyes, and then took a closer look at the sign outside the opera garden. It was indeed Qiguan who sang Feng Qiuhuang today, but what happened to Master Zhen's appearance of being owed a debt?And my lord, even if the villain understands your thoughts a little bit, but your appearance as a proud rooster after winning the battle is really cheap, isn't it?

Zhenyu walked to the front of the car, smiled at Qin Shulai, and got into the car, next to her, Shuiyang stretched out her supporting hand, and didn't even have an idea out of the corner of her eye, Shuiyang gave Qin Shulai a sidelong glance , You hurried in when you were outside.

When Qin Shu came to see the place where the coachman moved his butt/butt, he wanted to cry but had no tears. The carriage is so big that he can fit it all by himself. Isn't that what he did when he came?Aggrieved and sitting on it, Qin Shulai sighed in his heart. Sure enough, he must be the one who was unlucky...

In the carriage, although Zhenyu didn't speak, Shuiyang was in a good mood when he saw the red mark he secretly sipped beside the man's ear. The things wrapped in light yellow satin were held in front of Zhenyu's eyes.

Zhenyu took a sneak peek at his appearance of presenting treasures, and looked into his hands with dignity, and saw a pair of jade pendants on light yellow satin placed together, one was Shui Yang's status jade pendant, and the other was Shui Yang a month ago. Regardless of the jade he was going to, the two jade pendants were exactly the same, except that the yin and yang patterns were opposite, and they fit together perfectly...