Jin Yuliangyuan of the Red Chamber

In the Rong Mansion, a large group of people including Mrs. Jia Muwang and Aunt Xue looked at Tiaoyun standing on the ground.

"Second Master said he wanted you to pick me up and the girls to his house tomorrow?"

Mrs. Wang's face was still very stiff, it seemed that she was still angry at Baoyu's leaving the mansion more than 20 days ago, and she didn't want to speak.

Jia's mother knew what happened that day, and secretly cursed Mrs. Wang that she deserved it. After so many years, she still didn't know Baoyu's temper, so she insisted on asking for it.At this time, he asked with a smile on his face, regardless of their expressions.

Tiaoyun bowed his waist, and said in a clear voice: "Yes, the master ordered the young lady to take the old lady, the third girl, the fourth girl, Bao girl, and Miss Shi Da. The house is packed, and I want you to go shopping with them. Relax."

Mother Jia smiled with satisfaction: "It's good that he has such a heart, you go back and say, we know, we must go tomorrow."

Mrs. Wang suddenly said: "I heard that the second master is having a banquet tomorrow? Isn't it suitable for our group of female relatives to go?"

Tiaoyun smiled, without even changing his posture: "Master said it's okay, the house is very big, guests can entertain in the front yard, old ladies and girls can enjoy themselves in the pavilion in the backyard, and the weather is warm recently It's not cold on the lake."

Jia Mu said: "Baoyu must be thoughtful, let's not worry about it, just have a good day."

Mrs. Wang kept silent, and Jiamu took Tiaoyun again and asked Baoyu how he was doing before letting him go.Then the sisters are naturally happy and ready to play tomorrow, especially Xiangyun.

She recently came to live in Jia's mansion again, Baoling Marquis Shi Nai was idle at home, Shui Hong didn't like to use them, and it was not good to just wipe them off, and only let them receive a salary with a title, not real work.

Shi Xiangyun's parents died young, so his uncle and aunt naturally didn't care too much. Jia's mother happened to like her very much, so she simply stayed here for a while and then went back for a few days.

She is not stupid, last time after being robbed by Baoyu Hao, she turned her temper back, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that she was being used by Baochai.

She came to Jia's mansion mostly to live with Baochai. When she was a child, she felt that she was stable, dignified, just and peaceful, unlike Daiyu, who was protected by Baoyu as a baby from the moment she came, and she was sharp-tongued.

In fact, she often quarrels with Daiyu, and she is somewhat jealous. Who made Baoyu treat everyone else indifferently, but only care for her in every possible way?In addition, Baochai often advised her not to always pick on Daiyu's thorns, and she became even more annoyed when she came and went.

Now that I think about it carefully, Baochai seems to always intentionally guide himself to find trouble with Daiyu, and he is outspoken, so he has become a young bird!

After she figured it out, she gradually distanced herself from Baochai. She also lived with Tanchun these few days.

Hearing that Baoyu asked them to go to the house to play tomorrow, Xiangyun was very happy, and at the same time wanted to take this opportunity to apologize to Baoyu.

Baochai, on the other hand, was a little confused, seeing that he was already nineteen, an old girl, and his life-long affairs had not yet been settled.Although Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue are still thinking of ways to marry Baoyu, she always feels that there is little hope. She is not reconciled to letting her marry anyone, and she can't find a more suitable one for a while, which makes her very anxious.

In the evening, Jia Zheng came back to discuss what gifts to bring to Baoyu's mansion tomorrow. Mrs. Wang was a counselor and also talked about the day's affairs.The couple said something else and didn't know.

Don't talk about what the mansion is like here, pick Yun to return to Baoyu after returning.

Baoyu came back from Sili in the afternoon, and there was a banquet tomorrow. It was a bad thing that there was no hostess in the mansion. No one would take care of such matters, and he had to personally take care of everything.Fortunately, Mingyan and the others are quite capable, so he doesn't have to work too hard.

He was leaning on the couch with loose wet hair, listening to Mingyan, Yinquan Banhe and others report on how the preparations were going, rubbing his temples while listening, thinking that he should marry Daiyu as soon as possible.

Tiaoyun stood on the side, and waited for everyone to report before coming forward and said: "Master, the old lady said that she will definitely come tomorrow."

He let out a sigh of relief, and said, "Well, did you say anything else?" "I just asked if you were busy or tired, and if you had a good meal. There is nothing else."

Baoyu nodded: "Tomorrow, let someone come over early, and go directly into the flower hall at the back through the side door, so as not to conflict with the people in front. As for where the meals are placed, we will see what the old lady thinks."

Chau Yun answered.He said again: "Accompany Crane Hoe Yao, you must do your best in cooking tomorrow, and don't let others laugh at you." Hoe Yao said with a smile: "Don't worry, my lord! These cooks are all brought out from the building, so there is nothing to say about their craftsmanship. I will definitely not embarrass you!"

Baoyu also smiled, "Of course the cook shouldn't be worried. It's just that the servants who serve tea and water don't make mistakes in the rules. Mingyan," he turned to him, and asked, "I don't have time to ask, what's the matter with people in the house recently?" Like? Are there any restless, too active ones?"

Mingyan understood what he meant, squinted and smiled: "Master, there are indeed a few of them, but they are all dealt with." There were a few who inquired about Baoyu's preferences in private, and those who chewed the tongue of the future mistress, all of them were caught by him. Lesson learned.

Baoyu nodded: "Well done, if there is another one like this, each of them will be rewarded with fifty boards. You don't have to show mercy, just clean up and obey them once." Mingyan also nodded. "Okay, let's set the meal. Let's rest early today, and get up to [-]% tomorrow."

Baoyu turned off the light and went to bed after eating. She couldn't fall asleep for a while, so she opened her eyes and looked at the top of the bed.

Tomorrow is just the turn of Jinyi Guards Battalion Muxiu, so Wang Qi and the others can open another big table. Shui Rong and Gu An also said it in court today, and other officials posted a post. There should be a lot of people coming tomorrow. Fortunately, When the weather is warm, you can hold a banquet in the open space outside without worrying about not being able to sit down.

After thinking wildly for a while, he gradually fell asleep, after all, he had a busy day tomorrow.

As soon as it dawned, Mingyan waited outside early in the morning, and after Baoyu took a bath, he came in to set meals and comb his hair. Because he was in a hurry, he didn't eat too much, he only ate two meatloaf and drank a bowl of porridge.

After wiping her hands and rinsing her mouth, Baoyu stood up and opened the window.The morning in April is a little bit cool, and there is more of a fresh fragrance of flowers and plants. It is time to ventilate the room after a night of suffocation.

He went downstairs and walked outside. Grass seeds were sprinkled on the open space on both sides of the road in the yard. Now the tender grass has sprouted sharp heads, and the whole yard is verdant.

The hundreds of peach and apricot trees also sprouted buds and bloomed pink flowers. They are no longer as bare as before. Only those bamboos that still stand upright in winter have turned yellow because of the season of bamboo shoots. This garden is very out of tune, but it is also interesting.

Mingyan followed, seeing Baoyu sizing up the bamboos, he said, "Don't worry, sir, this is normal. There are flower craftsmen in the house watching, and they won't make them sick." Baoyu nodded.

As soon as they arrived at the front, people came one after another. Baoyu entertained them one by one. Tiaoyun went to pick up Jiamu and the others early in the morning.

On the contrary, Jia Zheng came with Jia Mu and the others, and brought gifts through the main gate, and Baoyu came out to welcome him in person.

Among the few princes, only Shui Rong came in person, and brought Yun Teng and Gu An along, the other old princes did not come, but sent their princes to present gifts to the banquet.It is also very face-saving.

It is worth mentioning that Shui Mohao actually came here in person, followed by Jia Yucun. Baoyu didn't write a post for him, and now he has a higher official position than him, and he doesn't think much of him. It was posted.

Youdao said that if you stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling face, Baoyu welcomes him in even if he feels hesitant in his heart.

Shui Rong is of the same generation as the princes, so naturally they all want to greet this uncle Wang, and there are many servants, ministers, etc., as well as the generals of the Imperial City Army, and it can hardly be finished until noon.

Baoyu was so busy that he kept his feet on the ground, talking a load of words, and later whenever he was free, he would drink tea from a teacup to moisten his throat.

Besides, on Jiamu's side, Tiaoyun led them to the house built by the lakeside behind the mansion. It was also connected by several large main houses. Around the lake in front was a path paved with small black and white stones, which spelled out the wealth and honor of the people. Fulu lingering and other patterns.

A fence was set up around the house, and many pear trees and sweet-scented osmanthus trees were planted inside. There were little green leaves growing on the black trunks. It took only a few steps along the path to get on the bridge to the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

This house was also built by Baoyu. The three words "Wangchun Hall" were written on the plaque hanging on the door. He wrote it by himself and then asked someone to make it.Today it is used to entertain Mrs. Jia Muwang and the others.

Mother Jia was led in by Baochai and Tanchun. When she came here, she frowned and said, "Why do you plant pear trees in the yard? Is it not afraid of bad luck?"

Tiaoyun hurriedly said: "Master said he doesn't pay attention to these things, besides, the pear tree is beautiful when it blooms, and it can bear pears to eat." Xiangyun laughed loudly: "Second brother is really interesting!" Jiamu shook her head and said nothing more. What.

A group of people went to the house to rest first, and the servants after that brought tea.Baochai took it up and smelled it, and then praised: "Lushan Yunwu tea! It's really good tea! Today we have a good taste!"

Mother Jia took a sip, put down her smile and said, "It's this year's new tea, it's really good!"

Tiaoyun smiled on the ground and said: "Miss Xue has good taste! This is a new tribute tea given by the emperor not long ago. Let the master taste it and bring back several large tea bricks!"

This is true, although Baoyu himself has property and channels, after all, the imperial concubine has a face to say, and sure enough, the little girls all showed envious expressions, and Mrs. Wang's face is also very wonderful.

This year's new tea was only available to a few princes and close courtiers, the Jia family was naturally not among them, and Yuan Chun himself only got a little bit, how could it be enough to subsidize his mother's family?In recent years, the Jia family has been unable to make ends meet, and it is no longer what it used to be.

Although Jia's mother was unhappy, she could hold on.

Everyone sat for a while, drank a cup of tea, and said they wanted to go out for a stroll.Tiaoyun also followed, Dao could go anywhere except the front yard, he followed the old ladies and girls today.Jia Mu supported Baochai's hand around the lake and went up to the pavilion.

The water in the lake has warmed up in the past few days, and all the fish in it have come up. The water in the lake is quite clear. There are a large group of red koi running here and there, which is really beautiful.There are also a group of five or six white swans floating on the water, elegant and noble, surrounded by green trees, and the scenery is pleasant.

The girls hadn't let the wind go for a long time, and they were all very happy. Tiaoyun even prepared bait for the fish, and they sat on the edge of the pavilion leaning on the railing to feed the fish.

Even Li Wan, Mrs. Jia's wife, was relaxed and happy. There was a delicate table in the center of the pavilion, with warm rice wine and several plates of snacks on it.

Tanchun picked a purple-red five-petal plum-shaped pastry, put it in his mouth with small ebony chopsticks, and tasted it, it was hawthorn cake, soft and waxy, sweet and sour, very appetizing.

"Huh? How does it look like the craftsmanship of Tianxiang Pavilion?" Tianxiang Pavilion is famous, and even Jia's family often goes there to buy food, such as dim sum.

Xiangyun also leaned over when he heard the words, and put a piece of white sugar cake sprinkled with icing sugar into his mouth, "Well, don't say, it really tastes that way." The taste of dim sum in each family is different, and after eating for a long time You can taste it in one go.

Xiangyun asked Chaoyun curiously: "Could it be that the second elder brother asked the chef from Tianxiang Pavilion to make this dessert?"

Before Cai Yun could answer, a voice came: "Sister Yun's guess is right, it is indeed the skill of the cook there."

The author has something to say: It seems that Xiangyun is going to be whitewashed...don't shoot me...