The Second Master of the Red Chamber

After Aunt Xue left, Baochai saw Jia Lian looking at her with "bad intentions". She had completely sobered up and immediately said, "It's getting late. Didn't you say you still had homework to do? Let's go back early."

After saying that, he urged Ying'er and Wenxing to pack up their things.

In fact, there was nothing much to pack, just a few sets of clothes, some jewelry and so on, and it was done in no time.

Perhaps because she already knew everything about Jia Lian, Aunt Xue was no longer polite to him and did not personally see him off as she did in the past.

Therefore, Jia Lian, Baochai and their six servants went straight to the gate of the Xue family.

Generally speaking, if Jia Lian did not leave the city, he would only bring about ten people with him.

Among them were about ten guards and one or two servants or attendants.

Although there were not many people, most of them had followed Jia Lian into battle, and each of them was equipped with a horse and was well-equipped. Even if they were just simply lined up beside him, they still had a sense of power.

Perhaps because Jia Lian saw her innocence tonight, Baochai's mentality changed.

When she went out, she subconsciously looked at Jia Lian's luxurious carriage and the personal guards lined up on both sides of the carriage.

All I saw was a golden BMW chariot, a silver saddle and silver armor, which, under the dim light, showed its dignity and majesty.

Baochai was absent-minded for a moment, then she heard someone calling her. Turning back, she saw Jia Lian bending over and extending his hand toward her, apparently intending to personally help her into the carriage.

Although Jia Lian was only smiling as usual, at this moment, his tall figure was infinitely elevated in her heart. His elegant temperament and extraordinary bearing, set against the backdrop of the moonlight and the bright clothes and armor of his personal guards behind him, were deeply imprinted in her heart.

Perhaps, this is my destined destination. I should and must use all my time and energy for the rest of my life to protect him, manage him, and accompany him throughout his journey.

Life is so wonderful sometimes. Perhaps at a certain moment, at a certain glance, you will suddenly understand the meaning of your life.

Of course Jia Lian didn't know that Baochai, whom he had never been able to control, had unknowingly completely fallen in love with him.

After supporting Baochai with his cool hands and helping her onto the carriage, Jia Lian said to Ying'er, who was standing blankly beside him, "You can get on too."

"I?"

Ying'er pointed to her nose and immediately became excited.

Who wants to sit still when you can take a car?

Moreover, this carriage is really big and luxurious. When I saw Second Madam Lian sitting in it before, I thought it was so majestic. I never thought that one day I, Huang Jinying, would be able to sit in it and experience it!
When I was a child, the fortune teller was not lying. He said that I had great fortune and that as long as my name contained the word "gold", I would definitely meet a noble person in the future and live a rich life for the rest of my life.

At that time, my father was disgusted that he had to pay 18 cents for a fortune-telling. Fortunately, my mother insisted, saying that it would cost more than that much to find someone to give the child a good name. Only then did he successfully bring the name "Golden Oriole" home.

Sure enough, within two years, he was favored by the lady and was arranged to serve the eldest daughter.

As his position beside the eldest lady became more and more stable, not only himself but also his entire family lived a prosperous life.

Because of this, my mother has mocked my father a lot over the years.

I originally thought that such a life would be rich enough, and that my daughter would be my destined benefactor.

But now it seems that my fate may be more than just this.

Soon, I will accompany the girl to marry into the Duke's Mansion. Maybe, the girl's ability to marry a hero like the Marquis is also influenced by my good fortune...

Ying'er climbed onto the carriage while thinking about all sorts of things.

However, this carriage was taller than ordinary carriages, and she was concerned about her image in front of so many people, so she didn't try to get on.

Seeing this, Jia Lian suddenly grabbed one of her arms and lifted it up.

Fortunately, Ying'er was so light, otherwise she would have been broken if she wasn't careful.

Therefore, Ying'er, who successfully stood on the carriage, was not grateful to Jia Lian. Instead, she looked back at him with resentment.

Well, even if you can't be as gentle and graceful as you are to a girl, you can't be so simple and rude to her.

Before, when we were at the table, you held her in your arms, kissed and touched her, and for a moment she thought that she was also your baby.

Jia Lian naturally turned a blind eye to this. In front of his subordinates, he would not act frivolously.

Baochai actually wanted Ying'er to get in the car as well.

Firstly, because of what happened before, she was a little afraid to be alone with Jia Lian. Secondly, although it was only a few steps away, it was still inappropriate for her, a woman over the age of marriage, to ride in the same carriage with an adult man.

Having your own personal maid by your side can also save you from some gossip from others.

But Baochai soon discovered that she was thinking too much.

When the carriage started, Ying'er was still busy looking at the decorations inside the carriage and asking questions from time to time, but Jia Lian just stared at her.

Even though Baochai was in a good mood and was smart enough to wait until Jia Lian sat down before sitting down on the side, she gradually became a little overwhelmed by Jia Lian's smiling gaze.

A blush began to appear on her bright face, and she no longer dared to look Jia Lian in the eye.

Ying'er also noticed the unusual atmosphere and began to calm down. She looked at Jia Lian, who was looking at her aggressively, and then looked at her daughter, who looked like a child who had made a mistake, and she smiled secretly with her hands covering her mouth.

Her behavior earned Baochai's unfriendly look.

After just one look, Ying'er didn't dare to laugh anymore. She just put down her hands and stood in the corner trying to hold back her laughter, which looked a little funny.

After this, the previous atmosphere was completely broken.

Before Baochai could catch her breath after the pressure on her body was suddenly relieved, she saw Jia Lian waving at her, motioning her to sit over.

Baochai hesitated for a moment, then said to Jia Lian apologetically, "I think my mother is right. We..."

"What are you thinking? I just want you to sit closer so we can talk.

Do you want everyone outside to hear what we say, or do you want to just sit there with me and not talk?"

Baochai was silent for a moment and stood up quietly.

Of course, she didn't want her conversation with Jia Lian to be overheard by the guards outside. And if she just sat there doing nothing, she couldn't stand Jia Lian's staring at her without disguising anything.

What Jia Lian said sounded reasonable.

But Baochai always felt that things would not be that simple.

Sure enough, as soon as she walked to Jia Lian, before she could sit down, she was grabbed by Jia Lian.

She did not struggle, but waited until Jia Lian controlled her to sit in his arms, then she blushed and whispered: "Didn't you say... Besides, the carriage will stop soon, and people will see it..."

No matter how smart and capable Baochai is, she is still an inexperienced girl after all. Faced with an old hand like Jia Lian, she really doesn't know how to deal with it.

Jia Lian noticed Baochai's nervousness and uneasiness, and immediately comforted her, "Don't worry, I won't do anything to you.

If I really wanted to do something to you, wouldn't I have eaten you up long ago when I had such a good opportunity in your room? "

Although Jia Lian's words were ambiguous, his gentle tone still made Baochai feel at ease and calm. She felt that given Jia Lian's character, he would not risk making a fool of himself by violating her in the carriage.

Thinking about Jia Lian's words and remembering her bold behavior in the room before, Baochai felt ashamed again.

In order to hide her shame, she said without hesitation: "How dare you say that? If it wasn't for my mother, I would have been raped by you just now... Anyway, I don't believe your lies."

Baochai turned her head away, seemingly with contempt, but in fact she didn't want Jia Lian to see her shy face.

After two breaths, she didn't hear Jia Lian's reply, nor did she notice any improper behavior from Jia Lian, so she couldn't help but look back at Jia Lian.

But she saw Jia Lian's eyes were deep, as if he was waiting for her.

"Do you really think that it was because of your aunt that I failed to succeed and that you were able to keep your innocence?"

Baochai blinked her eyes.

"Humph."

Jia Lian dotingly scratched Baochai's nose and snorted, "Silly girl, if I was really eager to get your body, I wouldn't have waited until today, and I wouldn't have chosen to do it in your house.

Whether in the garden or when I took you to run errands for your brother's affairs, wasn't it easier to coax you than at your home?

Do you think that with my great intelligence, I would not realize that no matter what I want to do to you in your house, it will definitely arouse my aunt's suspicion over time?
For the sake of your innocence and future, she will certainly not sit idly by and will definitely intervene.

So, what they really want to do to you in your home is unlikely to be accomplished.

But even if I knew this, did you see how anxious I was just now? It took me so long to take off your bra..."

"do not talk."

Baochai blushed like an apple and raised her hand to cover Jia Lian's mouth. Jia Lian pried her hand off and said with a smile, "Why don't you say anything? You can't understand the truth if you don't understand it.

Think about it, if I really want to have your body right now, shouldn't I do it quickly and not give your aunt time to react?
At the very least, I should send my people to guard the gate to buy me some time...

But I didn’t do that, why do you think that is?”

"I do not know."

Baochai turned her head away tightly, not daring to look or listen, and was even more afraid that Jia Lian's "vicious words" would be heard by people outside.

"Nothing else. Because I care about you." Jia Lian said affectionately.

"Because from the beginning to the end, what I wanted was never your body, but your true heart!

I know you are a strong-willed person. If I had taken you under such circumstances just now, I would have been satisfied. I am just afraid that you will regret it afterwards.

I told you from the night I confessed my feelings to you that if I could win your heart, I would treat you as a national treasure.

Since you are my national treasure, I certainly cannot let my baby suffer any grievances.

So I made up my mind early on that I must give you a formal status before I can truly take away your innocent and beautiful body.

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I never wanted to marry you because I was lustful, but because you are so outstanding and beautiful in my heart that I can't help but want to take care of you, protect you, give you the best life, and let you live a worry-free life.

Of course I can't let you be looked down upon by others because of me.

I want everyone in the world to know that you, Xue Baochai, gave yourself to me not because you were throwing your pearl into the dark, but because you had the foresight to recognize a hero. Because of your decision, you will become one of the happiest women in the world!"

As Jia Lian spoke, he became a little excited and almost believed it himself.

He was just thinking that since the matter had already failed, he might as well take advantage of the situation and take the opportunity to gain more favor in Baochai's heart!

Secondly, it was because Baochai's body was so soft and fragrant that it was very comfortable to just hug her, and he was reluctant to let go, so he talked a lot of things.

Baochai is definitely not easy to deceive.

But he had no choice but to face Jia Lian. And Jia Lian's words were not completely groundless.

Following Jia Lian's words, Baochai also felt that with Jia Lian's intelligence, he should have thought that in that situation, his mother might appear to save her.

It was true that Jia Lian was hesitating at that time.

Moreover, in the past few months, when they were in the garden, Jia Lian had not done anything excessive to her.

I tried to kiss her once, but she dodged me, and I never did that again.

This completely established Jia Lian's image as a gentleman in her mind.

Thinking about how Jia Lian not only did not blame his mother for her betrayal today, but was willing to let her go free.

At that time, she felt wronged and doubted whether Jia Lian cared about her. But now thinking about it, she naturally admired Jia Lian's mind and character.

On the contrary, I actually...

But even in that situation, Jia Lian did not rush to occupy her. Instead, he kept admiring her carefully, which gave his mother time to come to the rescue.

Even though his good thing was ruined, he did not show any anger or frustration. Instead, he looked relieved as if he had expected it.

Therefore, what Jia Lian said is entirely possible.

He really was considering his own long-term future and had no intention of killing me under the circumstances today.

Baochai is knowledgeable and understands human nature, so she naturally understands how sincere and precious Jia Lian's love for her is.

In addition, she had already made her feelings known to Jia Lian tonight, so she had fewer worries. Facing Jia Lian's vows, she looked up and replied emotionally: "I believe what Second Brother Lian said, but Second Brother Lian praised Baochai too much.

In Baochai's eyes, being able to devote herself to Brother Lian was not at all unfair. On the contrary, Baochai felt that this was the most correct decision she had made in her life. "

"Really?"

“Hmm…~? Um…”

How could Baochai, who was opening her heart, have expected Jia Lian's sudden attack?

There was no time to react.

Fortunately, Jia Lian only tasted it briefly, then raised his head and smiled, "Bao girl's mouth is really sweet, and there's also a kind of... well, let's think about it, it seems to be the fragrance of peony flowers?"

Baochai's eyes were still wide open at this time, but she suddenly lowered her head in embarrassment, "Nonsense, there is no such thing as a peony flower..."

Jia Lian had just said it casually, and he was afraid of causing Baochai discomfort, so he didn't have time to savor it carefully.

When he saw Baochai's appearance at this moment, he couldn't help but feel happy.

"Really? Let me think about it carefully!"

Baochai was not willing to comply. She quickly got up from Jia Lian's body, stood beside Ying'er, and reminded her, "The carriage is not moving..."

Jia Lian was stunned for a moment, then he realized that the carriage had stopped at some point.

Yes, the Xue family’s home is just across the street from the back door of the Grand View Garden, about a mile away.

I felt lost and disappointed. If I had known earlier, I would have arranged for them to take a tour around the two prefectures.

I felt regretful again, but at the same time I couldn't help but find it funny.

He conquered Daiyu step by step, from holding hands, to kissing her cheek and forehead, to her little mouth, to An Lushan's claws, and finally to looking at her body.

Unexpectedly, Baochai would go all out today, and even almost surpass Daiyu. But he had never even kissed Baochai, so he had to do the opposite?
Seeing Baochai tidying up her appearance with the help of Ying'er and preparing to get off the car, Jia Lian suddenly said, "How about I take you out of the city to play tomorrow?"

Baochai and Ying'er stopped what they were doing at the same time.

"Out of town?"

"Yes, let's go out of town. I have some free time now, so I should spend some time with you guys."

Baochai thought for a moment and asked, "Just me?"

Jia Lian wanted to take her out of town to play, so she was naturally happy. But there were many issues involved. Apart from other things, how could this not attract criticism?
Unless Jia Lian has decided to announce their relationship to everyone.

Just like the time when Jia Lian took You Sanjie to the imperial horse farm outside the city for a play, although others didn't know what crazy things the two of them did on horses in the mountains and forests, but since that day, the servants of Ningguo Mansion have been much more polite to You Sanjie.

Jia Lian stood up, took Baochai's hand and held it in his own, and sighed, "Take Lin girl with you as well. It's a good opportunity for you two sisters to have some fun together."

When Baochai heard that she and Daiyu were going to accompany Jia Lian out of the city for a trip, she felt inexplicably nervous when she thought of Daiyu's sharp nature.

But then she thought, if Jia Lian didn't bring anyone else and only brought her and Daiyu, it would undoubtedly show their relationship to everyone and also give her a positioning.

Give her an equal status with Daiyu!
Thinking of this, Baochai inexplicably wanted to cry.

Although she had always believed that Jia Lian would not deceive her, she always felt uncomfortable hiding in the dark as long as Jia Lian did not reveal her identity to the outside world.

She originally thought that Jia Lian would want to wait until the mourning period was over before clarifying his relationship with her, and he had said so before.

Perhaps it was because of what happened tonight that Second Brother Lian felt that he owed her something, so he ignored the pressure and wanted to clear her name immediately?

So she became a little worried: "If Second Brother Lian is still in trouble, there is no need to be so anxious. I... Chai'er can wait..."

Baochai is not as simple as Daiyu.

She knew very well that it would take more than just a few words for Jia Lian to expose his relationship with her.

How to explain to Feng Jieer, Daiyu and others, how to balance her relationship with Daiyu, and what about the Grand Princess who she had only heard of but never seen? What would she think if she knew about it? Would it affect Jia Lian's future?

Jia Lian understood Baochai's eyes and made a final decision on what was originally just a tentative proposal.

"It's not difficult. My Chai'er has been waiting for several months. I can't let her wait any longer.

After all, my hairpin has never been something that cannot be seen by others. On the contrary, it is so bright and lustrous, and is a rare treasure praised by everyone.

Therefore, I must announce to them as soon as possible that you belong to me, and I want them to envy me."

Baochai didn't know what to say. She looked at Jia Lian with tears in her eyes.

Second brother Lian, why do you speak in such a murderous and heart-wrenching way? Will you not stop until you bring tears to Chai'er's eyes?

...(End of chapter)