The Hairpin of the Red Chamber

Daiyu heard Baochai praise herself, but she didn't appreciate it. Instead, she snorted and said, "You are not very old, but you look like a middle-aged old woman. Think about this, think about that, why don't you have time to think about you?" Yourself? Look at your clothes, it's gray, it's worse than women, you'd be embarrassed."

Baochai laughed and said, "According to what you said, all the women of Jia's family are rich in wealth and clothed in gold and silver! What do they look like if people hear it?"

Daiyu looked at her up and down, seeing that Baochai was uncomfortable, and asked, "My dear sister, what's the matter with you?" Fang snorted again and called Zijuan, who unfolded a bundle. Inside, there was an apricot-colored satin skirt with a stand-up collar, and a white pleated skirt embroidered with green calyx plum. Daiyu compared the apricot-yellow one with Baochai, and said with a smile, "It looks much better this way." Then she went to get the white one again. Baochai said: "I don't like those colorful clothes, and it's not like you don't know."

Daiyu said: "It's not that you don't like it, it's just that you're not used to it. You'll be fine after you wear it more." As she said that, she was joking and came to urge Baochai to change it.Baochai was at a loss by her, and shouted, "Ying'er stop this crazy girl for me!"

Unexpectedly, Zijuan had already come to stop Ying'er first, while Xueyan blocked the little girl at the door. Baochai was also called Qingque, but Qingque smiled and said, "The girl is usually dressed too plainly, and the wife has read it! Miss Lin will replace her." We urged you to change, it's a good thing!" He refused to help, but blocked people at the door with Xue Yan.There were not many people in Baochai's courtyard, and they all knew that Miss Lin was used to quarreling with her own girl, so they all laughed and refused to come in at the door. Baochai was so frightened that she fell on the bed, but Daiyu chased after her , with a handful of limbs and sick bones, she took off Baochai's coat a few times. Seeing that there was a blue sparrow to help, Zijuan asked Xueyan to stop Ying'er, and jumped up to help Daiyu put Baochai's clothes on. On the ground, Fang pulled her to stand on the ground, and pulled her to look in front of the mirror.

It turned out that Aunt Xue had a western dressing mirror. Seeing that the skirts were all on, Baochai had to be dragged by Zijuan and Daiyu to the main room. Suddenly, Aunt Xue saw her daughter dressed up like this, and heard that Daiyu forced her to change. The grief for that idea had long since dissipated, and she clapped her hands and laughed: "I don't want to listen to what I say on weekdays, but Miss Lin has a way." He also called Tong Xi: "Bring some of the bedding, and my jewelry box." Seeing that Aunt Xue was happy, the maids went in and took out boxes and boxes. Daiyu and Aunt Xue were chattering, Pile up all kinds of jewelry and clothes on Baochai.Seeing that Aunt Xue was also joining in the fun, Baochai said angrily, "Mom! It's all right to play tricks, why are you also with her?"

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "I'm only worried that you don't want to wear something nice on weekdays, and Mao'er is fulfilling my wish for me. If I don't go with her, should I still go with you?"

Baochai went to scratch Daiyu, and Daiyu got into Aunt Xue's arms and said, "Auntie, look at Sister Bao, she is going to beat me!"

Aunt Xue held her in her arms and said, "My son, I'm here, don't be afraid, don't be afraid."

Daiyu sticks out her tongue at Baochai in Aunt Xue's arms, stomping her feet in annoyance. It's a pity that they share the same joy, happiness, longevity, and geese. , I am equipped with a Langdang, and Baochai has two fists, how can I resist these many hands and feet?With Aunt Xue and Daiyu pointing at her, Baochai was beautifully decorated in an instant, looking like a fairy coming to the world, and everyone was dumbfounded. Daiyu got out of Aunt Xue's arms and walked away. Taking a step closer, he said: "Sister Bao is so pretty, she's much prettier than Luoshen and Concubine Xiang." After saying this, she suddenly felt a little frivolous for some reason, so she stopped talking.Aunt Xue looked left and right, she was very satisfied, and praised Daiyu: "The hairpin has a good heart and a good eye, which is suitable for Bao girl."

When Daiyu heard the praise, she just pursed her lips and looked at Baochai with a smile.Baochai glared at her, and saw that she was laughing more and more happily, so she had to admit it, and asked, "The house hasn't made new clothes yet, where did your skirt come from?"

Daiyu said, "You guess."

Baochai thought for a while and said, "It's so delicate, you must have done it. Why do you need to do needlework when you have nothing to do?"

Daiyu said: "How much time do I have? The third sister didn't mean to mention that Sister Bao's clothes were too plain, and the second and third sisters discussed with me. I just drew a picture and embroidered it." A few flowers, others were cut by Zicuckoo and Chess."

When Baochai heard what she said, she knew that it was mostly her idea. She just smiled and twisted up the hem of the skirt with her hands. Seeing that the workmanship was much more delicate than ordinary Jia's dresses, she knew that even if Daiyu didn't do much, she would still be fine. After spending a lot of time, she bowed her head and said thank you softly. Daiyu heard it and smiled at her again.

When Aunt Xue saw Daiyu coming, she pulled her to talk for a while. Baochai sat beside her, feeling a little uncomfortable because she was dressed brightly. She just lowered her head and didn't speak much. After talking to Aunt Xue for a few words, Baochai turned out with her, and complained when she went to a secluded place: "It's so good, why do you bother to be that early rafter again? Even the second girl and the third girl are involved, and it's hard work for everyone. .”

Daiyu raised her face and said: "We are usually in the mansion, do you send someone to send you a few things? What if several people combine to give you two skirts? I want to make it myself. I will only give it to you. It’s too eye-catching, no one else will tell, a Baoyu must be entangled with me, and the other sisters must also miss it in their hearts. If I do too much, I don’t have that kind of leisure.”

Baochai said: "Come on, I can't say no to you, you just don't do it yourself, and you will burn your body when the time comes, will it be better for me!"

Daiyu saw that she cared deeply and felt proud, so she nodded her head and responded reservedly. Baochai looked at the sky and said, "It's late, you go back quickly, the old lady must still be waiting for you to eat."

Daiyu said, "If you hadn't always been pushy, how could you have arrived so late?"

Baochai said to her, "I'm not going to push back. You have to leave at this time. Don't rely on me."

Daiyu smiled and ostentatiously walked back.

After Baochai changed her clothes, she went to find Aunt Xue for dinner, and asked, "What are you doing today, brother? Can you come back for dinner?"

Aunt Xue said, "Ask Wang Er later." Because Baochai didn't go back to the house after dinner, he just waited for the news from outside. When Xue Pan came in, he asked him what he had learned today. What the servants told them as anecdotes, what Baochai heard was just about the goods going in and out of the store, fearing that Xue Pan would not grow up, so he specially explained the internal relationship with him, Xue Pan listened half-understood, I didn't feel bored at all. After I finished speaking, I asked Aunt Xue how she was today. Aunt Xue told about Baochai's new clothes. Ask someone to make twenty sets!"

She was scolded by Aunt Xue: "Your vision is so different from that of your sister Lin! Good materials, when you make them, will be ruined. Besides, there are seasons for making clothes, so if you think of it, it will be a waste." When it came out?"

Xue Pan was scolded by her, so he went out disheartened, and finally sent someone to deliver a few horses. The person who sent the message said: "The uncle said that he is afraid that his eyesight is not good, so it is better to send the materials, and follow the wishes of the wife and the girl. It’s all about cutting, if there is still a shortage, just go out and support.”

Aunt Xue scolded with a smile: "He's been knocked out for a while."

After Baochai heard this, she said: "Mom, it is said that mother is in charge of all the money in the family. I see how there is no definite amount for my brother to withdraw things like this?"

Aunt Xue said: "He is a man after all, I don't want to restrain him too much. Besides, he asked someone to bring you something, and it's not to spend money outside. It's not a big deal, just let him go."

Baochai said solemnly: "Today I gave the ruler to me, and tomorrow I closed the things and sent them to an unknown alley. Could it be that Mom also let him?"

Aunt Xue said: "He's studying business now, but he doesn't take it from the library, does he cut it off at the store outside? It's better to have a place to go for food and clothing under our noses."

Baochai didn't expect her mother to say such things, so she thought it was reasonable, so she said with a smile: "I thought it was wrong, it's mother's idea."

Aunt Xue sighed: "My son, I know what's on your mind. Your brother is a little weaker. It's because of him that you lost the election, but he is also your brother after all, and his intentions for you are not fake. Let's take it easy." , if there is anything to do, discuss it, wouldn't it be much better than you working hard alone? Although I don't know a few words, I don't know much about the outside world, but I think it's enough to take care of the inner house, don't you Too tiring."

Baochai leaned her head on her lap and said, "Well, listen to the mother."

Seeing that she was well-behaved, Aunt Xue stretched out her hand to stroke her hair and said, "That's it, girls, stay at home freely, don't always do needlework, go out often, wear some bright clothes, you are now It's time, don't be like me, and regret it when you can't wear it in the future."

When Baochai saw that she was talking about the clothes again, she felt bad, and got up to leave, but Tong Xi and the others had already stood up to stop her. Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Your sister Lin gave you the clothes, here, Mom." The clothes are not bad, come and try them out, and bring you all the materials your brother sent you, let's make some clothes."

Baochai saw that the maids in the house were already back and forth, blocking her way, so she had no choice but to let her mother toss about until night and sleep with Aunt Xue at night.