The Hairpin of the Red Chamber

Zijuan's tone was very light, as if the two of them were chatting about family affairs, rather than talking about major events in their lives.

It took Baochai a while to stabilize her mind, and asked Zijuan, "In your opinion, what should we do?"

Zijuan lowered her head slightly and said: "Such things are always outrageous. In my opinion, Miss Bao gave up those thoughts earlier. We are still sisters, and we will get along as relatives in the future..."

Before she finished speaking, Baochai said decisively, "No!"

Zijuan said: "If it doesn't work, then it will continue. Dare I ask Miss Bao, if it continues, how sure are you that you can keep both of you safe?"

Baochai said, "I have my own plan, so I don't need you to worry about it."

Zijuan smiled lightly, and said: "In theory, Miss Lin is not my girl, and it's not my turn to worry about these things, but in the end, I also served her. She is young, and there are things that I can't think of. I can't help it." I have to think for her, after all, she treats me well, and I always hope that she will be safe and successful in the future, and have a happy life."

Baochai said coldly: "Her future will naturally be safe and smooth, and her life will be happy, whether with you or without you, it will be like this."

Zijuan said with a smile: "With me and without me, naturally it doesn't matter much. However, there is a big difference between having Miss Bao and not having Miss Bao. Dare I ask Miss Bao if she ever thought that Master Lin would come back and find that her only daughter is entangled with you I don't know, what will happen to Mr. Lin? What will he do to the Xue family? Miss Bao worked so hard to take care of your brother, but she hurt him because of such things. Don't you feel a little bit guilty in your heart? ?”

Baochai was silent.

Zijuan said again: "Even if Master Lin doesn't find out, Miss Bao has thought about it. Although Miss Lin has a deep love for you, she is also sincerely filial to Master Lin. How long can she stand up to such a body?"

Baochai closed her eyes and said, "Stop talking." She used to only think that Lin Hai was going to die, and that Daiyu would be an orphan without a father, attached to Jia's mansion. The biggest plan she had made for Daiyu was nothing more than Teach her how not to be affected by the ransacking of Jia's house, how not to be entangled by Baoyu, how to keep her body healthy, how to save money and stand up, who knows that the world will change, Lin Hai has to live to the present, this is certainly Yu Daiyu. It was a happy event, but Yu Baochai was a very difficult one. These days, although she forced a smile on her face and was anxious in her heart, she was no less than Daiyu.Daiyu naturally knew what was on her mind, so whenever she passed by, she cheered up to chat and laugh with her. The two of them were united in one mind, both fearing the separation in the future, but reluctant to part with the present tenderness.

Seeing Baochai's painful expression, Zijuan said incessantly, "Miss Bao, think about it for yourself, your family is not as well-mannered as the Lin family, and your brothers and mother are also honest and kind. Miss Lin is a scholarly family from generation to generation, and a famous family of poets and ceremonies. If she wants to be with you, the hardships and dangers will be exposed by talking about them? Instead of causing trouble and not being free, it is better to be alone now. It's over, Miss Lin went home to live for a year or two, cried a few times, these things should be almost forgotten, anyway, you are still young, the absurd affairs of your youth, when they come, they are violent, and when they go, they are gone No trace, the so-called long-term pain is better than short-term pain, this is the truth, don’t you think so?”

Baochai suddenly said: "Zicuckoo, you just said that you saw Uncle Lin's letter?"

Zijuan said, "Why did Miss Bao suddenly ask about this?"

Baochai said with a smile: "If Uncle Lin really wanted to marry Shao'er off, and just when he wanted to keep her by the side of an old lady like the old lady so that she could be trained, how could he rashly take her home and leave her without a trace?" Is the reputation of the mother and orphan hindering the discussion of marriage?"

Zijuan said with a smile: "Miss Bao is really smart, she saw me right away. Yes, I was just defrauding you. It is true that Mr. Lin has a letter, but he only said some homely things, and about buying a house in the middle of the capital. No mention of marriage."

Baochai stared at her and said, "What you said just now about parting is not from your sincerity, is it?"

Zijuan tempted her, but it really wasn't to persuade them to separate, but it was a bit embarrassing to be told by Baochai, so she just smiled dryly: "I said that, it is really for your own good."

Baochai sneered, "I'm afraid it's not just for us."

Zicuckoo was startled, and said with a smile: "Miss Bao is joking, if it's not for you, who is it for?"

Baochai pushed her mouth to the other end, and Zijuan forced a smile and said, "What's the matter with Second Master Bao?" As soon as the words came out, she knew she had missed the opportunity, so she just laughed and said, "I always thought our girls were the smartest. Yes, now it seems that Miss Bao is as smart as our girls!"

Baochai said coldly, "This is your girl again? Tell me quickly, what did Baoyu entrust you with?"

Zijuan said: "Actually, he didn't start it. I saw you two walking so close, so you must pay attention. After going back and forth, you will find out. Ying'er and Qingque guessed that they knew it, so they went to see you." It's someone else, and I dare not guarantee that I won't see it at all, after all, you two are too obvious, it's just that everyone doesn't want to tell the truth."

Baochai frowned and said, "Has anyone else asked you about our affairs?"

Zijuan said: "Mandarin Duck asked twice in the old lady's room, and sister Ping'er asked once. I always said that you two love to study together, so you get close. Qingwen also asked once in Baoyu's room. Xiren said it, so he threw it away, and the rest of the wives don't care about it. They know a little about playing chess and waiting for books, but they probably think that you two are too good to be too good, and it's not a big deal. Ri came to see it for a long time, and asked about things, which made people feel uncomfortable."

Baochai frowned unavoidably, and said, "How did Baoyu find you?"

Zijuan laughed and said, "It wasn't he who was looking for me, it was I who was looking for him—that time Qingwen came to chat and inquire, and when the attacker told her, she fought against the attacker, but Baoyu came and scolded her a few words." , do you think he has such a temper, when did he start scolding the servant girl? I paid attention and tried him, but who knew that I would try it out, and he asked me not to reveal it, and told me to be good at life Take care of Miss Lin and ask me to cover it for you. I joked that the girl would always get married, so he went back sullenly. After a few days, he came to me again and told me that if you really want to be together, then he Just go to ask the old lady, marry Miss Lin, and live in another family, and Miss Bao can live in his house, but I'm afraid that if you are not sincere, Miss Bao, you will treat our girl badly and make her suffer in the future, or you will also Due to those secular rules, it was impossible to accomplish this, so he entrusted me to test you once, not wanting to be seen through by you instead."

Baochai only heard the word "Baoyu", and felt a sense of depression in his heart, and said angrily, "This matter is not for him to worry about! He just needs to read his books carefully, and don't go out to play actors or give away private things. Or make friends with some brothers and sisters indiscriminately, or even some bastard princes in the southeast and northwest, and bring the family down, I will be thankful!"

Zicuckoo was surprised to hear that, but it was hard to ask, so she just said, "Then Miss Bao said, is there any better way? If Mr. Ruolin married our girl to someone who doesn't know, who is in a deep house, Miss Bao probably wants to see her." It's hard on one side! If it's a small family, there will be even more traces of contacts, and such a young man must be knowledgeable and knowledgeable, so that Master Lin can be fancy. How can such a person tolerate such things? ?”

Baochai said: "Isn't marrying Baoyu not a deep house? He said lightly, but he wants to marry, and Daiyu can marry him casually? He wants to separate the family. The old lady and the wife are all there. Is that also a random distribution? Besides, he is a dandy with no skills, and can do nothing but spend money, but he took his frown and distributed it, so what do he have to eat and drink to live? Is he a man, Do you still want me to be a frown? I think you are also a bit spiritual in your daily life, why are you so confused about these things!" She said anxiously, and couldn't help coughing a few times. It turned out that she was holding back her thoughts these days, and gradually lost her mind. A period of internal fire is raised, and it is unavoidably brought out by the azalea.

Zijuan was about to take Baochai's back, but she saw Daiyu Tingting come out, stroking Baochai's back, so surprised that Baochai straightened up and said, "It's so cold, what are you doing out again?"

Daiyu said, "I heard what you just said."

Baochai's face turned pale again, and she scolded Ying'er in a low voice: "You careless thing! I don't know who is near."

Daiyu held her hand and said, "It's because they know you and I are close, that's why they are willing to keep quiet. Others can't get close, don't worry."

Her voice was soft and soft, like a clear spring, and Baochai's impatience was washed away in a blink of an eye. Baochai held her back and said softly, "Go back to the room and talk."

Daiyu nodded, and walked hand in hand with Baochai. Zijuan fell behind wisely. Seeing that there was no one else on the left and right, Baochai stretched out his hand to embrace Daiyu in his arms. She put her hands in her arms and said slowly: "Actually, what Zijuan said is indeed a solution. If I marry Baoyu, it may be difficult to separate the family, but if he wants to go out for some reason, then everything will be easy." Much more, among other things, as long as he takes the Jinshi examination, no, Jinshi is not required, with our family background, as long as he is selected as a candidate, we will ask someone to open his joints for him, and choose a remote place to release. I tried to persuade the old lady to take office with him, and then you can find a way to follow..."

Daiyu didn't continue to speak, but Baochai already understood what she meant, and unconsciously began to tighten her hands, hugging Daiyu tightly, pursing her lips tightly, without saying a word.