Jin Yuliangyuan of the Red Chamber

Daiyu has been unhappy recently.

Somehow, since the beginning of February, Baochai often came to look for Daiyu.Because Baoyu and Jia Lian didn't want to disturb her when they were studying, she knocked on the door every morning, either to take Daiyu to embroider the sachet, or to chat with the sisters.So during this period of time, she showed her face quite frequently in the courtyard, and every time she came here, whenever she met Baoyu when she was idle, she would go up to him to ask about his health, ask him if he was tired from studying, persuade him to drink more water, and give him a stick of incense. I said I embroidered it when I was free, so I could put some refreshing spices and hang it on my body. The most important thing is to use Daiyu as a cover every time, saying that sister Lin is thinking about you, and only thinking of you because of your hard work. I didn't want to let my sister bother, so I helped to embroider it.

Daiyu was depressed: This is really a persistent effort to create a sense of presence!The same goes for Baoyu, I didn't feel it once or twice, but I paid attention to it three times and four times, five times and six times... It's really annoying!Baoyu didn't want to have anything to do with her at all, but after thinking about it carefully, he understood her intentions, and since then he has kept her at a respectful distance, not to mention that Daiyu is jealous.

Since then, when Baochai came again, he just politely invited her to play with Daiyu, and at the same time he arranged his homework more closely. Seeing that she was immersed in her studies, she shouldn't disturb her without knowing her eyes, right?

In March, the season when grass grows and warblers fly, Emperor Shuihong suddenly criticized Yangzhou's salt administration in the court hall, and then used Yangzhou's taxes in recent years as an example, specifically naming Lin Ruhai, the magistrate of Yangzhou, and said His poor supervision and failure to report the truth caused the tax revenue to fall from year to year, and he ordered a one-year fine for his salary, which made him think hard.

Everyone didn't understand why Lin Ruhai had been back for four or five months before talking about it, but Jia Yucun was very proud of it.He originally thought that the emperor didn't believe in him, and he was afraid of punishing him for slandering his colleagues, but he didn't expect to see the result after such a long time.

When Jia Zheng learned about it, he became worried.Almost at the same time, Baoyu also got the news.He, Jialian and Daiyu all remembered what Shuihong said in the first month, and seemed to understand what he meant by telling them not to panic.

On this day, Shui Rong sent a letter to Baoyu and asked him to forward it to Lin Ruhai.Seeing his behavior like this, the three of them expected nothing to happen, Daiyu was still a little worried, firstly because of her father's situation, and secondly because she thought that if her father had an accident, she might be looked down upon by others in Jia's mansion, now she is half relieved.

When Mother Jia heard about this, she felt more and more uncomfortable. Mrs. Wang even called Daiyu to her room to comfort her for a long time.Daiyu said she was fine, but felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. She always felt that from this day onwards, most people looked at her with abnormal eyes, only Baoyu and Jia Lian and a few people treated her as usual.

But this kind of life didn't last long. About a month later, Lin Ruhai wrote to her, saying that she was going to take Daiyu back.The letter said very earnestly, Daiyu had been bothering her at the house for so many years, and she felt sorry for her, but she just wanted to take Daiyu back when her health improved in recent years, as Daiyu had enough money to spend on food and clothing over the years So he gave it to Jia's mansion, and he didn't want it anymore.

Seeing this, Jia's mother almost spit out a mouthful of old blood: it turns out that when Daiyu went to Beijing, because of Jia Lian's thoughtfulness, she didn't make all the money cheaper for Mrs. Jia's mother, but said that Uncle Lin asked him to keep it. , so it was basically spent on Daiyu, and now there is not much left after six or seven years, and now he is reprimanded by the emperor to leave, but he is pretending to be generous!

Jia's mother was shocked in her heart, but on the surface she showed that she was very reluctant to part with Daiyu.

After receiving the news, Jia Lian came to Jia's mother with a smile and said: "Old ancestor, I have understood the meaning of Uncle Lin's letter. I am here today to find you and your wife to explain the rest of the things. In the past, every year I remember the cost, if you need it, I will show it to you, I am absolutely not greedy for a cent, it is all used on Sister Lin."

Not to mention what Mrs. Jia Muwang was thinking, she still smiled at Jia Lian from the outside: "Of course we can rest assured that Lian'er is doing business, so we don't need to take it to see. If your sister Lin wants to go back, you still have to send it!"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "Speaking of this, Baoyu told me yesterday that he also wanted to send it along!"

Jia's mother said: "Nonsense! He is a child's house, what is he doing so far away? I won't allow it!"

Mrs. Wang also felt that something was wrong.

"Old Ancestor, I'm already fourteen, not too young!" Baoyu's voice came, and Mrs. Jia Muwang looked up, only to see Baoyu coming in from the outside.

Jia Mu said: "Is it fourteen years old? It's a long way to go, and you have to take a boat. You have never traveled far. How can you bear it!"

Baoyu suddenly looked like he was about to cry, and grinned loudly: "Sister Lin has lived with me for so many years, and now she is leaving, can't I even go to see her off? I don't know when I go. When can we see you again, if you don't let me go, I will go to her alone in the future and never come back!"

Then Madam Wang yelled: "Shut up! What are you talking about? Are the parents who gave birth to you and raised you less important than Lin Daiyu?"

Baoyu's mouth shrunk, and he burst into tears with a wow, and simply lay on the ground and rolled over: "Woo, you, you don't hurt me! You don't even agree to such a small request! Anyway, there is Lian's second brother What can happen! If you don’t agree today, I’ll just lie here and not get up!” Then he rolled on the ground, crying and crying.

Both Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang are used to seeing Baoyu stable and mature since she was a child. Where have you seen such a rascal child's behavior like today?I couldn't react for a while.Jia Lian watched him behaving foolishly, and couldn't help but want to laugh, and felt that he was quite pitiful this time.

Mother Jia reacted and hurried up to hold him back, saying, "Okay, okay, it's up to you! Ancestor, get up quickly, the ground is cold!" Then Baoyu opened her tearful eyes and said happily, "Old Ancestor, you agree?" Jia Mother thought that Jia Lian was here, and Baoyu was really old, so she nodded and said, "Yes, I agree. Maybe you're up now?" Baoyu was so happy that he turned around and said yes Jia's mother bowed down: "Thank you, old ancestor!"

Mrs. Wang breathed a sigh of relief when she saw him get up, and then hurriedly tried to dissuade her when she saw that Jia's mother had agreed: "Old lady, this is not good, after all, he has never traveled far..."

In fact, she was not very afraid of Baoyu's accident, but felt that Baoyu was too kind to Daiyu, not to mention that Lin Ruhai was condemned by the emperor now, even if he was fine, she didn't want him to be together. I still like Baochai. The child is gentle and generous, respectful and filial to her elders. She is also careful and resourceful. In addition, she is her own niece. She has never thought of entering the palace to run for election. Now that Baochai has no hope of entering the palace, isn't it a good time to cultivate feelings?

Looking at Baoyu's pitiful appearance, Jia's mother couldn't help but soften her heart, and she decided: "It's okay, let him go, boy, it's good to practice and practice." Mrs. Wang was not reconciled, and wanted to say something , Seeing Jiamu's sullen face, I was shocked, and hurriedly stopped.

——At any time, Mother Jia does not allow anyone to challenge her authority.

So it was settled.Jia Lian repeatedly promised to take good care of the two Yu'er, so Jia's mother let them out.

On the way back, Jia Lian smiled and said, "Your trick is really amazing. The old lady really compromised." Baoyu smiled bitterly and said, "It's been more than a year since I left. If I don't send her off, I feel sorry. It’s time to work hard, huh.” He looked at the dusty and wrinkled clothes on his body.

Jia Lian knew that he felt uncomfortable, patted him on the shoulder and sighed: "There are still a few days to clean up, you should cherish it."

Baoyu returned to the yard, and Daiyu sat on the stone bench.Seeing him rushing over, he said, "It's cold here, why don't you go back to the house?" Seeing that he looked like he was being beaten, Daiyu stepped forward and said, "What's the matter? Could it be that the old lady beat you? "

Baoyu laughed and said, "Where is the old lady willing to beat me? It's just that they didn't agree at first, so I had to roll on the ground and threaten." Daiyu felt sour, and forced a smile, "I'll get someone to prepare hot water for you. Wash it well." I hurriedly went to find Yinquan.

Baoyu watched her back for a long time, closed his eyes, opened them again, and strode into the room.

After Yinquan directed the two servants to carry the tub to the back of the screen, Baoyu waved them back, closed the gate of the courtyard, and then turned back.Seeing that everything was ready, Daiyu wanted to go back to her room, but Baoyu grabbed her and said, "Don't go, stay with me here." Startled, Daiyu was about to break away from him, but she saw the sad and tired look on his face Finally, he couldn't help but nodded softly.

"I'm right behind the screen, and there's no one else in the yard, so I'm fine." Baoyu said warmly, and since she went behind the screen, she untied her robe and scrubbed.

The sound of water came from behind the screen. Sitting on the kang in the warm pavilion, Daiyu couldn't help blushing and beating heartbeats. She felt as if the room was steamed with his smell.For a moment, I thought that I would leave in a few days, and I was full of melancholy.

After Baoyu washed, she put on her silk clothes and came out, only to see Daiyu's gloomy expression.He sighed and walked to her side, handed her a big towel and said, "Yuan'er, wipe my hair for me."

Daiyu suppressed her emotions, took it and watched him turn his back, and wiped it gently.

The wet hair was steaming in the room in early spring, and there was a pleasant aroma of orchid oil on his body. Daiyu rubbed it and felt dazed. I can't help the astringency in the corner of my eyes.How keen is Baoyu's perception of breath?Sensing that the breath of the person behind him was unstable, he turned around and saw that Daiyu was crying silently.Tears fell in clusters, and such silent crying was more sad than heart-piercing.

Baoyu took off the deformed towel pinched in her hands and hugged her petite body in her arms. She obediently did not resist, but hugged her tighter, knowing that someone was comforting her, her sobs became louder.Baoyu put his chin on her hair, put his left arm around her, and gently patted her back with his right hand.

"Yuan'er, don't cry, we are only separated temporarily, and we will meet again soon. I will definitely pick you up in a year and a half at the most." He comforted her softly, analyzing the situation for her, "I don't want you to leave either. , but you also know the current situation. Uncle was scolded by the emperor. Although we know there must be other reasons, others don't know. If you continue to stay here, you will inevitably be looked down upon by others. Uncle also considers this. That’s why I sent a letter to pick you up.”

Daiyu listened and gradually stopped crying.He continued: "Although I don't want to give up, I still have to send you back for your own good. I believe you understand this too. Huh?" He let her go, she nodded and pouted: "I know you are For my own good, I'm just a little bit reluctant."

Baoyu nodded her forehead and smiled: "I said it won't be long, the Enke exam will be held next year, after I'm in high school, the emperor will definitely appoint an official to let me do errands, and then I will be able to accept you Come back to me. You have to be obedient and wait for me during this time."

According to Baoyu, Daiyu felt that a year was not long, not to mention that Baoyu had to see her off, there was also a period of time on the way, and she would definitely have to rest for a few days when she went to Yangzhou, so the two of them spent more time together Quite a few, why are you crying right now?After she figured it out, Daiyu wiped away her tears and smiled at Baoyu, "Okay, I'm fine, don't worry."

In the following one or two days, people in Jia's mansion, from Jia's mother, Mrs. Xing Wang, down to Yingchun Tanchun Xichun Baochai, etc., all expressed their deep love for Daiyu, and some rewarded her with some things. Some embroidered sachets, fans, pendants, handkerchiefs and other small items for her. Even Jia Amnesty asked Jia Lian to give her a pair of jade rabbits, round and lovely, which Daiyu liked very much.

Two or three days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was time for Daiyu to leave.

The author has something to say: I'm sorry, the weekly update may be changed in the future, and I will find time to update it if I have time.There will be more tomorrow.I have a cold and a cough recently. My legs have been sore for three days after gym class. I don't think I will be able to walk again in a few days... Everyone should pay attention to your health!The weather here is already quite cold, and it is most likely to catch a cold when the season changes.