The Red Chamber Collection

The emperor did not let the princess and Daiyu see each other for the last time, and for many days after that, they were locked in the palace and were not allowed to go out.The old nun in the nunnery often came to see her in the palace to relieve her boredom.

The princess's wedding was imminent, and the emperor issued a decree to reward Yinhe with a large courtyard, with three entrances inside and outside, next to the Beijing Palace.He also rewarded Yin and a lot of silver and cloth, as well as servants' carriages and so on, so there is no need to repeat them.The main purpose is to pass for the princess, so as not to suffer.

Regarding the raid of the Jia family, the King of Beijing Jing received the news and went back to the mansion, and indeed pleaded for the Jia family.There were other princes who came to speak, and the emperor also felt that the Jia family was punished too severely just because of several murder cases, and the protagonist Wang Xifeng died, so he assigned Jia Zheng and released the Jia family's descendants.Just like what Tanchun said in his harsh words back then, everyone cares about everyone.

Let's say that Daiyu was out of the palace, at a loss as to how to move around.At this time, she knew that Baoyu had been released, so what would she say when they met?I also don't want to see him and Baochai. It would be embarrassing for everyone to see each other.Daiyu made up her mind to see Zicuckoo.Now who knows the hot and the cold, only Zicuckoo.

Daiyu leaves the palace.Although the princess failed to meet Daiyu, she clamored to give her maid Xiaocui to Daiyu.The emperor forbade it, and said: "If you are worried about her safety on the road as a woman, you can send a senior expert to protect her all the way!"

"She is a girl, how much has she suffered in so many days? She ate sweet potatoes, ate grass roots, and drank cold water. A young lady who came out of everyone, when did she suffer from such a crime? And she is naturally clean, how can a man want to She uses it? There are a lot of inconveniences at a girl's house, and I will definitely not let Xiaocui go out!"

The empress dowager was very happy to see that Yanzi really cared for others during this time, but she also pitied Daiyu, and she explained everything for the princess in front of the emperor.The emperor couldn't resist, so he let her go.But there is one thing, Xiaocui will definitely not be able to return to the palace, so she should just let her go.

This Xiaocui, however, looks strong, and now she hears that she is going to leave the palace, and she is really benefiting from it.The queen and princess rewarded her with some things and asked her to take good care of Daiyu on the way, so she followed Daiyu out of the palace.

The two hired a carriage and headed south.With Xiaocui, Daiyu's food, clothing, and daily life all the way are naturally good!Although Xiaocui doesn't talk much, she does her best to serve Daiyu.

When she came to Gusu City that day, Daiyu inquired clearly and headed for Wangjiazhuang.

Daiyu didn't know that her safety along the way had already been protected by someone.For a mile behind her, the two leather horses followed unhurriedly.So even in the most desolate place in Cangzhou, those bandits dare not show their faces.

There is a way that snakes have their way of snakes, and rats have their way of rats. If the guards of the inner palace leave the palace, there will naturally be a group of people from the rivers and lakes.The means of Ouchi guards, whoever seeks death!

Daiyu went to Dawangzhuang and found out Zijuan's home.Daiyu said to Xiaocui, you haven't been home for a long time now, you should go home to reunite with your parents instead of serving me.I'm not that precious now, and I don't have monthly money with you.When Xiaocui heard this, she also wanted to go home and reunite with her parents.Since entering the palace, he has not returned home.She thanked Daiyu for her kindness and said goodbye to Daiyu.Daiyu was grateful for her care all the way, Xiaocui was not good at words, she just knelt down and kowtowed to Daiyu before leaving.

Xiaocui was not far from the village, but was stopped by a tall horse.The plainclothes guard immediately gave her a bag of silver, "This is a reward from the prince. You go back and live with your parents for a while. After a while, you will come back to serve the lady. The prince said that the monthly money is twice as much as that in the palace. Your body is free. If you have someone in the future, let me know. The prince will naturally be rewarded. Someone will connect with you every month. You must not tell outsiders about these words, and you must not tell the lady. You just say that the princess wants you Do this, remember it!"

When Xiaocui heard this, she was overjoyed.The reason why the princess sent her here was because she was from Suzhou and knew the eating habits of Suzhou people, so she didn't have to worry about taking care of Daiyu.Secondly, I also learned martial arts from my family when I was a child. Although there is a saying that it is passed on from male to female, but I have no brothers, and my father raised her as a boy.She was able to enter the palace, and it was a matter of honor on the faces of her parents. I also heard that my father had just adopted a younger brother. In the future, it would be no problem for her parents to enter the ancestral hall.

Now that the prince asked him to do things, he belonged to the prince.In the future, if he becomes the emperor, he will naturally reward her, and for the family, it will also be a great event to honor the ancestors!Thinking of this, Xiaocui kowtowed to the north to thank her.

After a few days, she still returned to Wangjiazhuang, this is a later story, so I won't mention it here.

It is only said that Daiyu was taken by a group of children to find Zicuckoo.Arrived at the door of a family.

"Sister Zijuan, someone is looking for you!" A ten-year-old girl shouted outside the door.

Zicuckoo is doing needlework with peach blossoms in the house, and I heard that someone is looking for it.Thinking that's why he came to the door, he put down what he was doing and went out.Through the fence, I saw a thin figure standing outside, looked at it carefully, and my heart was pounding.But when Daiyu looked up, her eyes met.The rhododendron disease was there, and tears welled up in my eyes: "Miss?!"

Zijuan couldn't believe her eyes, walked a few steps, and was convinced that it was Daiyu, "Are you Miss?"

"Zicuckoo!" Daiyu felt sick, as if in a daze.The expression on her face froze at this moment.

Zijuan quickly opened the courtyard door, and the master and servant cried with each other.At this time, the men, women and children of Wangjiazhuang who came around saw a lady in brocade silk and satin hugging Zijuan and crying loudly.I don't know what happened, but gradually someone understood: this is the lady Zijuan served.So a group of neighbors dare not go forward.How can a group of country folks get close to a lady from a rich family? !

Taohua heard the crying outside and went out, but saw a fairy-like person being hugged by Zijuan, with tears covering her whole face.After looking carefully and listening to the discussions around, I finally understood.This is the lady of Zicuckoo who dreams day and night!She stood far away, not daring to move forward.

Daiyu cried for a while in Zicuckoo's arms.Then they let go of their hands and looked at each other.

"I made up my mind that you were coming, so I didn't dare to leave the house even one step. God finally opened his eyes." After speaking, Zijuan kowtowed to Daiyu on the spot, and Daiyu hurriedly pulled her up.This is the reunion of master and servant, and this etiquette will not be used in the future.

The neighbors were very curious to see Zicuckoo's etiquette.It turned out that the girl and the young lady were going to kowtow when they reunited after a long absence.

Seeing many neighbors around, Zijuan hurriedly let Daiyu into the house, went out, and said to everyone, "This is the lady I serve in Jia's mansion. I will ask my uncle, aunt, elder brother and sister-in-law to take care of me in the future."

"Naturally! You have such a valuable guest from Wangjiazhuang, what can we do for you?" said a sister-in-law in her thirties.

"Everyone, let's leave first. The young lady has never seen a stranger. Let her get used to it first. Besides, our master and servant have something to say!"

Everyone understood, so the neighbors gradually dispersed.The children were curious, lying at the door and refused to leave, and Zijuan did not chase them away.Taohua stood far away with her head bowed, not daring to enter the house.Zijuan hurriedly beckoned her into the room, "Miss, this is Peach Blossom, and I am a good sister on weekdays." Daiyu looked at Peach Blossom carefully, her face was darker than the sisters in the garden, not really pretty, It's not ugly either.If she was in Jia's mansion, she could only be regarded as a rough envoy, and she couldn't enter the boudoir.

Taohua lowered her head, not daring to meet Daiyu's eyes.His face flushed a little.

"How old is this sister?" Daiyu took the initiative to greet her.Peach Blossom still didn't dare to lift her head, and replied anxiously, "I'm seventeen this year!"

"Peach Blossom, come, don't be afraid." Zijuan said to Daiyu again: "Peach Blossom has never traveled far, these days she always pesters me about Jia's affairs, she is frightened by you!" Seeing that the peach blossoms are cramped, it requires an adaptation process.He wanted to talk to Daiyu alone again, so he said.

"Taohua, please work hard and help me to the market. If you have any fresh meat and vegetables, buy them for me." Zijuan took out a penny and handed it to Taohua.

"How can you use so much!" Taohua lowered her head, still not daring to look at Daiyu.Zijuan said with a smile, "Go and pick up some good ones. Miss usually likes to eat some strange things. For example, we buy some from the Chinese toon here!"

"I don't need this one, Second Master's has them at home, I'll just choose some to come." Tao Hua hurried out the door as she said.

Zijuan put a quick blue cloth on the pier before letting Daiyu sit down.Only then did I talk about the past in detail.The two cried and laughed, not knowing how many tears they shed.Zijuan knew that Daiyu couldn't cry, but she couldn't help talking about sad things.

"The night you left, the old lady asked me to serve Sister Bao. I didn't go and let Xueyan go. The old lady was not happy about it. At that time, I hated Baoyu so much, even if I was beaten to death. I went! Later I came to the south with your coffin. When we left, Baoyu insisted on stuffing me with something wrapped in an old handkerchief. I didn’t find out until I returned to the cemetery, but it turned out to be a lock of his hair. I blamed Baoyu. , he was also deceived by the old lady and the others."

Zijuan embraces Daiyu to see her reaction.Daiyu sighed, but shed tears silently.After a pause, Daiyu told Zijuan the news of the death of the old lady and the death of the mandarin duck, etc., and Zijuan cried again.

The two couldn't finish talking until it was lunch time.Taohua and her mother brought the prepared dishes here and put them on the table before they stopped talking.Zijuan left Peach Blossom to have dinner with her mother again. The mother and daughter refused to do anything, but said, "You two can talk these two days, and don't worry about the rest. Your uncle has already said, we will cook the meal." Bring it to you, don't let us disturb your conversation with Miss!"

When Taohua's mother was talking, Taohua dared to secretly look at Daiyu with her eyes.

He is really a fairy-like person, what Zijuan said is too modest!