The Hairpin of the Red Chamber

When Lin Hai returned to Beijing, Daiyu was both happy and worried, and saw her father full of apprehension, but Lin Hai talked to her daughter with tears in her eyes, but she didn't ask anyone to pick her up. Instead, she solemnly prepared a gift for Mother Jia. , asked her to take care of her daughter.

Daiyu is a daughter who has not left the court, so she doesn't understand the meaning of this. At first, she was afraid that her father would separate her from Baochai, but now that her father never mentioned the matter of taking her back, she felt sad again. He hurriedly comforted her and said: "Your father asked you to live here for your own good, 'the girl from the Lin family lost her mother when she was young, and there was only one aunt in the family to teach' and 'the girl from the Lin family was raised at the knee of her grandmother when she was young, in the prince's mansion ', which one sounds famous, don't I need to say?"

Daiyu got it right, and besides realizing it, she recalled her old worries: "Father really wants to find me a good family!"

Baochai said: "Ordinary parents want their children to be good, and it's only natural that they want to find a good family for you. I just don't know if Uncle Lin likes Baoyu like this."

Daiyu remained silent.

The affairs of this life have deviated too much from the previous life. Even if there are thousands of plans, they are just plans in the end. Whether they succeed or not is no longer under the control of the two of them.

When Baochai saw Daiyu's depression, she had to try to solve it. Now Baochai and Daiyu live in the garden. The residence is also called "Hengwu Garden" and "□□ Pavilion", but the location is different from before. The residence of each other is only a few dozen steps away, so they often spend the night with each other.Baochai wanted to comfort Daiyu, so he went straight to rest with her that night, and talked with her all night, and the next day they both stayed up until noon, playing around on the bed, and suddenly heard There was a lot of noise outside, and some people were walking around talking, and Zijuan came to report again: "Baoyu has won Tongsheng, and now everyone is going to congratulate her, girls, do you want to get up?"

Baochai was overjoyed, embraced her quilt and stood up, "Are you sure?"

Zijuan said: "The letter reported by the master and the old lady in person, and now everyone in the garden has gone to congratulate him, it should be true."

Baochai urged Daiyu to get up, and the two hurriedly dressed and went out, only to see Baoyu sitting in front of Jiamu with a tidy crown, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan, Sister Feng, Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Youshi, etc. They were all flattering in front of Jia Mu, and all the respectable maids and women were boasting about Baoyu, as if he was not a child, but a top scholar in this subject.

The two Baochai also congratulated each other once and had dinner with Jiamu. Daiyu checked the faces of everyone. Mrs. Xing's face was still pale and slightly impatient; Mrs. Wang beamed with joy and said a word, So he wanted to recite a sentence of Buddha; Li Wan didn't talk much, he just kept rubbing his arms around Jia Lan. The supporters were unexpectedly silent this time, and their speech and behavior were quite different from before; Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun were all very happy, Tanchun couldn't stop talking to Baoyu, and Yingchun and Xichun congratulated Baoyu several times with clichés; Youshi just flattered Jia Mu with a smile; Jia Mu was full of joy, and was amused to laugh from time to time.

Today's bustle is for Baoyu, but Baoyu is impatient with the bustle. He leaves first, but winks at Daiyu.

Daiyu tugged at Baochai's sleeves, and the two of them followed. When they reached a secluded place, Baoyu suddenly bowed to the two of them. Daiyu was startled, and said angrily, "What else do you want from us? I don't care about it." help you!"

Baochai patted her from behind, helped Baoyu emptily and said, "Brother Bao, please speak up if you have something to say, there is no need to perform such a great gift."

Baoyu said: "Sister Lin, don't be suspicious. I didn't make this bow to ask you for anything. It's just because I got to know the talents in the world in the final exam this time, so I realized my arrogance in the past and deeply felt that I was unworthy in the past, so I would like to thank you very much." You two, without you, I would not be where I am today."

Daiyu sneered and said, "It's just a boy. It won't be too late to say this when you get a Jinshi and get an official release."

Baoyu smiled, bowed again, and said, "This bow is because Uncle Lin has agreed to my father's request to teach me my homework, so I thank my sister in advance."

Daiyu said: "I want to thank you or thank my father. What are you thanking me for?" But there was a smile on her face.

Baoyu saw that Daiyu's face was fair, so Fang bowed again and said, "This bow is to ask my sister to do something for me."

Seeing that he was being so polite, Daiyu refused immediately, so she said: "Say something quickly."

Baoyu coughed, then blushed suddenly and said, "I think, I think... I want to ask you, how does it feel to really like someone?"

Baochai narrowed her eyes and said, "Everyone is different, how can I tell you? Who do you like? It's not...someone I know?" He mustn't say it was Daiyu!

Baoyu's face became redder, and he murmured: "It's someone my sister knows, although I don't know if my sister has seen him, anyway, I... I seem to like someone, but I don't know if he likes me or not. People with true temperament always treat me a little lukewarm. I...I think there are only two of you among the people I know well. Ask you."

Seeing his strange words, the two looked at each other, Daiyu said: "Who do you like? Is it in the garden or outside the garden?"

Baoyu said, "It's not from our family."

When Baochai saw his appearance, he was so blessed that he asked, "Is that person... a man or a woman?"

When Baoyu saw her telling the truth, he didn't hide it. He blushed and said, "It's a man with eyebrows."

Daiyu was shocked, covered her mouth and took a step back, but was held back by Baochai. Baochai helped her to stand still, looked at Baoyu and said, "I don't know many men... you like, a man with a real temperament... I don't think so." Could it be...Liu Xianglian?"

Baoyu's whole face was flushed, she nodded and said, "Sister Bao knows things like a god."

Baochai and Daiyu looked at each other in blank dismay. Although they were astonishing enough, they never imagined that Baoyu could do such a thing.

After a while, Baochai said, "You said you liked him...how did you like him? How did you find out?"

Baoyu's face had already faded a little red, but now it swelled back, and said hesitantly: "In the past...you always said he was good, but I was a little unconvinced, but after being with him for a long time, I gradually felt , he is an upright husband, unlike all the men I have known before."

Daiyu said: "Just because of this, you say you like him? Do you know what you are talking about? If uncle knows, he will kill you!"

Baoyu sighed: "I know what I'm talking about, and I also know that it is a difficult time for my family. If I only care about my own momentary pleasure and do things regardless, it will not be good for my family, me or him. But I am I can't help it...I, I just want to confirm his intentions. After all...after all, you are already old, and Uncle Lin has come back. If I can confirm his intentions, I...I will go and tell my father to propose marriage to your family. That way Sister Bao is relieved, and I... I am also relieved!"

Baochai listened to him talk nonsense, winked at Daiyu, and said to Baoyu, "We're talking as we walk...Why do you think you like Liu Xianglian, and how he responds, you can tell us clearly."

Baoyu nodded and said, "That's natural."