'Lin Daiyu' of the Red Chamber

The eldest sister made a fuss by herself for a while, then fell asleep.Daiyu touched the little face of the eldest sister lightly, then turned to leave, but was stopped by Nanny Chen.Nanny Chen hurriedly found the hairpin hidden by the eldest sister from the quilt, intending to return it to Daiyu.Daiyu didn't want it, and left the hairpin to the elder sister, only saying that it was destined for her.

Zhou Rui's family saw that the hairpin was not vulgar, secretly praised Daiyu for her generosity, and was a little more polite to him, and personally sent Daiyu back to Cuiyu Pavilion before going to Wang Xifeng with a letter.

Wang Xifeng had just sent someone away, and when he heard that Daiyu had arrived, he was afraid that he would neglect his relatives.He and Zhou Rui's family said anxiously: "What a coincidence, I have something to look for her. You didn't tell me when she came, and you missed it for nothing."

Zhou Rui's family handed in a letter and explained: "The girl is just here to play, and she doesn't want to disturb you, so she didn't let us report. After playing with the eldest sister for a while, she left. Before leaving, she left a hairpin for the eldest sister. precious."

Hearing this, Wang Xifeng breathed a sigh of relief, since Daiyu was willing to leave things for the eldest sister, she should not be annoyed by her.I'm really sorry for sending a letter to the Lin family.Originally, she thought that Daiyu was just pretending to be generous in front of the old lady, otherwise why would she personally deliver the letter this time, being so solemn was a kind of warning to her.Wang Xifeng originally thought this way, but when the elder sister came out, she felt that she was overthinking, and treated the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain.

Wang Xifeng didn't pursue the matter anymore, accepted the letter, and decided to spend two extra dollars to ask the three of them to send the letter to Yangzhou together.I don't take any dry roads, I would rather slow down and take the water roads.

Wang Xifeng stayed with Zhou Rui's family to discuss candidates, and suddenly someone came to report: "The Lin family has come."

Wang Xifeng asked strangely: "What Lin family, which Lin family?"

"Naturally, it's Mr. Lin's house in Yangzhou City."

Only then did Wang Xifeng realize that she hurriedly called someone to invite her, not forgetting to send someone to inform Daiyu to deliver the surprise as soon as possible.While waiting for someone, Wang Xifeng wondered: The Lin family suddenly sent someone here, could it be that they didn't receive the letter, and came to ask her about the crime?

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When Daiyu got the letter, she didn't know whether she was happy or worried, so she hurried to Jiamu's place and waited.Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, and Aunt Xue were well informed, so they went somewhere to join in the fun.

Daiyu prayed, as long as the letter wasn't news that Lin Ruhai was seriously ill, anything would be fine.

Finally, Wang Xifeng came, and as soon as she entered, Daiyu set her eyes on her.Seeing Wang Xifeng's face full of spring breeze and a pleasant smile.Daiyu breathed a sigh of relief, it must not be a bad thing.

Wang Xifeng smiled and presented Lin Ruhai's letter, and handed it to Daiyu.Explain the matter clearly.

It turned out that Zhang Qian was on the way to Yangzhou, in order to save time and convenience, he took the small road in a moment of arrogance, and met bandits. He saw that there were many bandits, all of them were holding knives and sticks. At that time, he was so scared that he yelled and peed his pants , Zhang Qian surrendered honestly, he abandoned his horse and fled while the bandits were focusing on the brocade bag wrapped in the letter.It happened that a young master named Chu happened to pass by here, heard Zhang Qian's cry for help, and went to rescue him, but he didn't see the person calling for help, but bumped into the gangsters who were dividing the spoils, and the two sides confronted each other. All the gangsters were beaten and fled.And the brocade bag left by Zhang Qian fell into the hands of Mr. Chu.According to the description in one of the letters, Mr. Chu found the Lin Mansion in Yangzhou City, and handed over a thick stack of letters to Lin Ruhai.

"This Mr. Chu is a righteous person." Jia Mu nodded in praise. Seeing that Daiyu was still reading the letter, she calmly held a cup of tea and sipped it carefully, waiting for Daiyu to finish reading the letter and report back to her. content.

Baoyu, on the other hand, is impatient, and every time Uncle Lin writes, he is frightened.He was most worried about the mention of Daiyu's return to Yangzhou in Uncle Lin's letter, and he was unwilling to do so out of ten thousand.In order to prevent Sister Lin from returning to Yangzhou, he really hoped that if Sister Lin's letters were lost, Uncle Lin would not reply to Daiyu's letter, so that he would no longer have to worry about whether there were any letters or whether Sister Lin would return to Yangzhou.

Baoyu couldn't wait any longer, and leaned close to Daiyu to read the letter with her, but Daiyu deliberately avoided it, turning her back with a smile so that he would not read it.Baoyu pulled Daiyu to beg her, but when Mrs. Wang saw her, she gave him a sharp look, and Baoyu immediately became honest.He returned to his original spot and sat upright, and stopped for a while.

Tanchun joked at Baoyu: "You should learn from that Mr. Chu's righteousness. What's the point of hanging out with us all day. "You are the protagonist of my life""

"You think I don't want to go out and wander around, so I'll go back to my ancestors and let me go out for a wandering someday."

"You are so unreasonable. I said this side and the other side of your thinking are not the same problem at all." Tanchun threw his handkerchief and ignored Baoyu.

Baoyu was not annoyed, and came to Tanchun's side to coax her with a smile. The brother and sister chattered for a while, and finally heard Tanchun's laughter.Then Baoyu turned to ask Wang Xifeng: "Second sister-in-law, what is the name of this Mr. Chu you are talking about? Where does he live? What is his source?"

Jia's mother said with a smile: "I'm also curious, what kind of family taught this son."

"I'm asking about the messenger, it's not everyone's. He's a businessman's son, two years older than Bao Yuxu. But he's been running around since he was seven years old, running around in search of small profits." Wang Xifeng said this. At that time, seeing that Aunt Xue and Baochai's expressions were not right, he hurriedly added: "His family is a small businessman, and he is no match for an imperial merchant. They live in one place and one place."

"It's even more powerful to come from such a family." Jia's mother didn't care about the background of this Mr. Chu, but felt that it was very rare for him to be able to get out of the mud without being stained.Jia Mu nodded Baoyu's head and taught him to learn from others.

Baoyu smiled and said: "Don't worry, old ancestor, I will learn if you don't tell me." Yu Guang kept staring at Daiyu, and finally saw that she had finished reading the letter. Baoyu was the first to jump up to Daiyu and asked her what was in her heart. .

Daiyu frowned slightly, her delicate face was full of pitiful sadness.Baoyu couldn't help being distressed, and asked Daiyu if something happened.Daiyu shook her head and remained silent.

When Jia Mu saw this, her face became serious, and she pulled Daiyu to persuade her.Daiyu wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, and her eyes were red.

"Father has a cold and is not in good health."

Daiyu's sad words, coupled with her mournful expression, make people have to pay attention to the seriousness of these words.

Mother Jia thought, if Daiyu, who has always been strong, is so sad, then son-in-law Lin must be seriously ill.He hurriedly stopped Daiyu into his arms and coaxed her not to worry.Daiyu was so sensible that she stopped crying and said goodbye to Jiamu when she was tired.Mother Jia guessed that she was sad, and couldn't bear to spoil the atmosphere in the room, so she wanted to hide in the room and be sad alone.Feeling happy and distressed for the child's sensibleness, she nodded and ordered Yuanyang to send Daiyu back in person.

As soon as Daiyu left, Wang Xifeng saw that Jiamu's color was not good-looking, and asked, "Then let's—" Wang Xifeng meant to ask Jiamu if she wanted to send Daiyu back.

Mother Jia thought for a while, but couldn't come up with an answer, and said nothing.

Baoyu disagreed, and anxiously begged Jiamu not to allow Daiyu to return to Yangzhou.

Mrs. Wang got angry when she heard this, and scolded him: "Your Uncle Lin is sick, she should go back to be filial, that's what she should do, what right do you have to stop her? Do you want her to be an unfilial and unrighteous daughter?"

"No, no, that's not what I mean. I don't want Sister Lin to leave," Baoyu said, weeping aggrievedly, and got into Jia's mother's arms, begging Jia's mother: "I don't want Sister Lin to leave, Uncle Lin is sick. Alright, let's bring Uncle Lin here, and sister Lin and I will honor him together."

"Nonsense! Fortunately, you can figure it out. Your Uncle Lin is seriously ill, so he can't stand the hard work. Do you have a stick on your neck?" Mrs. Wang was in a hurry. She wanted to beat Baoyu, but was stopped by Aunt Xue.

Aunt Xue said distressedly: "Hey, the flesh that fell off your own body, you beat him, and your heart hurts more than him. Baoyu is still young, and his thoughts are uncertain. Occasionally, there are one or two urchins. Within reason."

"It's not some urchin's words. I'm serious. If Uncle Lin doesn't come, then I will go to Yangzhou with Sister Lin to honor him and serve Uncle Lin with decoction. When Uncle Lin recovers, I will bring Sister Lin back."

Relying on the presence of Jia Mu and Aunt Xue, Baoyu did not believe that his mother dared to beat him in public.

Mrs. Wang was so angry that her face was livid, she pointed at Baoyu and was speechless.

When Jia Mu saw that the trouble had gone too far, she said a few words gently, and lightly blamed Baoyu for a few words to settle the matter.

Because of Jiamu's love for Baoyu, Mrs. Wang had no choice but to withdraw in resentment.But in her heart, she cursed that girl Daiyu fiercely, she was like a vixen who seduced the soul, and she did not know what kind of drug was used to fascinate her youngest son so much that he would not listen to anyone.

no!Daiyu must not be allowed to live like this, otherwise Baoyu will be spoiled by this vixen!There is no guarantee that one day, Baoyu can deny her six or seven times for this sister Lin, and even dare to sell her own parents.

After Mrs. Wang made up her mind, she invited Wang Xifeng to discuss that night, asking her to find a way to persuade the old lady to send Lin Daiyu back.If the old lady refused, they would send a letter to Lin Ruhai, telling him that Lin Daiyu wanted to go back to fulfill her filial piety, and Lin Ruhai would not stop her.

Wang Xifeng was a little embarrassed, after all, the purpose of the old lady taking Daiyu over was obvious, to raise Daiyu on behalf of Aunt Lin.Now that Daiyu is sent back halfway, the old lady is not easy to explain, and it is not good for Daiyu's reputation.Seeing that Daiyu is about to reach the age of engagement, and there is no powerful mistress to make decisions in the family, how can she be worthy of a well-matched family.

"Think twice, madam. The old lady disagrees with this matter. We decide in private. We can't hide it in the end. If her old man knows that we are hiding it from her, it will be bad."

Mrs. Wang was depressed when she heard it, and knew in her heart that what Wang Xifeng said was reasonable, and she couldn't hide this matter from the old lady.Immediately, she thought that the plan was too incomplete, and if she really did it, it would only affect her reputation for doing good deeds.But she couldn't just watch Baoyu stand beside Lin Daiyu, she had to find a way to pull Baoyu back to her and her niece.Only Baochai is a good match for Baoyu.

You can't let her leave permanently, it's good to leave for a while!

Mrs. Wang said: "Let her go back temporarily to serve her father as a filial piety. We will pick her up when her father recovers from illness. One is to fulfill her filial piety, and the other is to show our thoughtfulness. Killing two birds with one stone, her old man I will definitely agree. It’s just that it’s better for you, Sister Lin, to have this idea. If we just talk about it, the old lady may not be willing to accept it.”

Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "It's not difficult. Seeing that Sister Lin is thinking about going back today, I'm afraid I dare not mention it. I'll tell her tomorrow, and she will be happy."

On the second day, Wang Xifeng went to find Daiyu, told Mrs. Wang about sending her back to Yangzhou to see her father, and immediately got Daiyu's consent.Wang Xifeng ordered people to prepare the boat to Yangzhou, and selected three or two reliable people to follow.When everything is ready, then go back to report to Jiamu, and join Mrs. Wang to persuade Jiamu.It stands to reason that with Jia Mu's gentle and easy-going temperament, all wishes will be fulfilled, but who knows that she has rejected their proposals!