Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 850 The Princess's Residence
Shuiyue Temple,
After all, it is an ancient temple with green lamps and a wall surrounded by water,

The place was antique and full of women. Each of them had a charming face and a voluptuous figure. They all had a sachet hanging on their waist. Some of them even had rosy cheeks and rouge on their lips. They didn't look like people who practiced Buddhism at all. A nun came over and told Second Madam,
"I greet Second Madam. Three rooms have been prepared in Shuiyue Temple. Please go over and rest for a while."

"Well, thank you, Master."

Wang Xifeng nodded, and seeing that there were still a few sisters-in-law accompanying their daughters, she said goodbye to them all, took Baoyu and a few younger people, and went to Shuiyue Temple first. Then she told Yuanyang that if the old ancestor felt tired after speaking, they could go over and rest.

As soon as we arrived at the temple gate, we saw the abbot of Shuiyue Temple, Jingxu, leading his two disciples Zhishan and Zhineng to greet us. We greeted each other.

Especially among the three, not to mention that the abbot still has charm and a plump body that is no less than Sister Feng, the two apprentices are even more beautiful, especially smart, fair-skinned and beautiful, I feel pity for them, and it is rare to praise them.
"Thank you Master Jingxu, I didn't expect that my two disciples from those early years have grown up so much. It seems that Master Jingxu is still the best at teaching."

Seeing that Zhineng was getting taller and more beautiful, he opened his mouth again and said:

"Why haven't you, Master and Disciple, come to our place these days?"

Jingxu put his hands together and chanted the Buddha's name:
"Amitabha, thanks to Second Madam, I have no time these days because Mr. Hu gave birth to a son. Madam sent ten taels of silver here and asked several monks to chant the Blood Basin Sutra for three days. I was so busy that I didn't have time to come and greet Madam."

"Look, come on, let's go inside and talk."

Fengjie ignored Baoyu and the others, after all, they were all men. She took Jingxu's hand and walked into the house, wanting to reminisce about the past.

Seeing this, Jingxu had no choice but to let his two disciples, Zhishan and Zhineng, entertain Baoyu, and leave the old nun to accompany Fengjie.

Baoyu and his companions were looking around the hall. They saw only statues of Bodhisattvas and Buddhas, which were quite boring. However, Jia Qing and his companions were very happy to see them. After all, they had never seen such statues before.

Coincidentally,

Seeing Zhineng coming over, Baoyu smiled and said:
"Neng'er is here."

"Yes, the master asked me to come."

Baoyu didn't know why, but the more he looked at Zhineng, the more familiar he felt. He also didn't know the rules in the temple. Zhineng and Zhishan were the two masters who had always been practicing on behalf of others. Or, in other words, almost all the nuns in Shuiyue Temple, except for the abbot, were practicing on behalf of others. He didn't know why,
laughed:

"Okay, it's good that you can come. Show me around."

"Yes, Mr. Bao."

As soon as she agreed, Zhishan had no choice but to follow her. Zhishan had been moving around in the Rong Mansion since she was a child, and everyone knew her because she often played and joked with Baoyu. Now the two of them had grown up and gradually understood the ways of the world, especially in the temple, where there were many sisters. At night, they would serve the many pilgrims who stayed overnight with all their heart. The more they saw, the more they understood. From then on, they had taken a fancy to Baoyu's romantic character. Jia Baoyu never refused anyone who came to him, and was even more delighted by some touches.

The others wanted to follow, but Jia Qing suddenly stopped them.

"Don't be blind, you can just watch from here,"

Jia Fang wanted to ask more, but Jia Qing glared at her.
Just like that, the people who were together at first separated.
Sister Feng also sat for a while, had some tea, and then went to rest in the clean room. At this time, seeing that there was nothing to do, the wives and daughters-in-law gradually dispersed and went to rest. Only a few trusted attendants and maids, as well as Ping'er, were waiting on her.
Jingxu smiled slightly. Seeing that Second Grandma was a little tired, he should talk about what was in his heart and leave after he finished talking.

He took the opportunity to say:
"I have something to ask my wife at the mansion, so I'd like to ask for your advice first."

Wang Xifeng was a little puzzled. What could the abbot of a temple need from the government? Could it be something about incense? But she had heard that this place was very popular with incense fans, so that shouldn't be the case.

Seeing that the Second Mistress agreed, Master Jingxu quickly explained:
"Amitabha! It's not a big deal. It's just that when I was a monk in Shancai Temple in Chang'an County, there was a donor named Zhang, who was a wealthy man. He had a daughter named Jin Ge, who came to my temple to burn incense every year. Unexpectedly, she met Li Yanei, the brother-in-law of the magistrate of Chang'an Prefecture. It was a coincidence that Li Yanei was determined to marry Jin Ge and sent people to propose marriage, but he didn't expect that Jin Ge had already been engaged to the son of the former Chang'an garrison!"

Jingxu looked a little embarrassed. The difficulty was here. How could a woman serve two husbands? He said again;

"If the Zhang family canceled the engagement, they were afraid that the governor would not agree, so they said that the governor already had someone else. But Mr. Li was adamant and insisted on marrying his daughter. The Zhang family was at a loss as to what to do and was in a dilemma. Unexpectedly, the governor's family heard this and insulted and humiliated them, saying that a daughter could be married to several families, but they refused to cancel the betrothal gift and filed a lawsuit. The Zhang family was anxious and had to send people to the capital to find a way to cancel the betrothal gift out of anger. I think that now that Mr. Yun, the governor of Chang'an, is the most compatible with our family, we can ask the lady to talk to the master and send a letter to ask Mr. Yun to talk to the governor. We are not afraid that the governor will not agree. If he is willing to do so, the Zhang family is willing to give up everything to show filial piety."

That being said, it sounds good. How could a rich man, who was also celebrating the festival of the Jiedushi Mansion, be known to an abbot? Wang Xifeng had met all kinds of people. This kind of relationship was not ordinary.
I don't know if she noticed the look of the second wife of Rongguo Mansion, but Master Jingxu blushed slightly. The reason for this was that when she was in Chang'an County, many dignitaries and wealthy masters were her guests. After serving her for a few nights, they became very familiar with each other. Therefore, many private matters were discussed and handled privately through her.

Therefore, Master Jingxu became famous and was well-versed in Buddhism. Inside, many high-ranking officials and dignitaries got in touch with her and talked about benefits. A few silver coins were not worth mentioning.

At this time, Fengjie didn't know about these things, but she felt that something was a little strange. Yun Guang, the governor of Chang'an in the west, had an old relationship with Rongguo Mansion. It was not too much to call him an old relative. But you, a monk, are too involved in these secular affairs. You are too nosy. She laughed and said:

"It's not a big deal, but Madam doesn't care about such things anymore, so it's useless to go."

Wang Xifeng shook her head. Now, she was in charge of all matters in the mansion. As a result, many important matters outside the palace needed her approval. When Master Jingxu saw this, she understood what the Second Mistress meant.
"Even if the madam doesn't care, grandma can still advocate for it."

Fengjie was happy to hear the flattery, but she didn't want to ask. But when she thought about the local rich man Zhang, she realized how local he must be to have such wealth:
"I don't wait for money, and I don't do such things."

After hearing this, Jingxu put aside his delusions and sighed for a while:
"Even so, the Zhang family already knows that I came to ask for help from the mansion. Now they don't care about this matter. I don't know if the Zhang family has no time to take care of this matter. I don't want his thank-you gift. It seems that the mansion doesn't even have this little trick."

After hearing this, Fengjie knew that she had already been promised to someone else, and there must be something good about it, so she became interested and said:

"You know me well. I never believe in retribution from the underworld or hell. Whatever the matter is, I say it's okay if it's okay, and it's not okay if it's not okay. What conditions can he offer?"

When Master Jingxu heard what Second Mistress said, she was overjoyed and said hurriedly:
"Yes, yes! This is not difficult."

Wang Xifeng understood that he had indeed spent some money. She didn't know how much money he had asked for. She continued:

"I can't make as much money as they do for pulling the sails, so I can't take less. I'm just giving it to the boy I sent there as travel expenses, so that he can earn some hard-earned money. I don't want a penny from him."

Although he spoke in a heroic tone, how could Master Jingxu not hear the meaning of his words? She quickly agreed and said:
"In that case, grandma, please show some mercy tomorrow."

Fengjie thought about it and realized that it was nothing more than a letter:
"Look at how busy I am. Where can I be missing? Since I promised you, I will finish it quickly."

Seeing that the matter was agreed, Master Jingxu did not say anything else. The Zhang family was also a wealthy family, but they were ugly. Master Jingxu served him at that time and endured the hardship. However, the silver was three times the amount given by others. This time, he gave a full 20,000 taels of silver notes. I don't know what was wrong with him.

Since the Second Mistress has agreed, how much should I give her? If I give her too little, she might not agree. If I give her too much, she might...

So we split it in half.
"It's just a small thing, and I don't know how to do it in front of others. If it's in front of you, even if you add more, it won't be enough for you to do it. It's just that the saying goes, 'The more capable, the more work'. Madam has seen that you are so capable, so she has pushed all the responsibilities to you. You should also take care of your health. Please accept these filial gifts." As she said this, she handed over a silver note from Sihai Bank in her sleeve and put it on the table. When Wang Xifeng saw it, her eyes froze. She was given a silver note of 10,000 taels for such a small thing. She is really a local rich man. Doesn't it mean that there are some explanations for the situation inside, and she missed a word;

"Okay, I'll do it for you when I get home tonight, but I'll pay you an extra three thousand taels of silver."

It wasn't that Wang Xifeng asked for too much, but she was not doing things for a living now. She took the biggest share, and the people inside would not give her any benefits. Asking people outside to do things for her had to save face. Seeing that the Second Mistress agreed, Master Jingxu was overjoyed. She just wanted another three thousand taels of silver, and she would take the smaller share. But thinking of the local rich man of the Zhang family, she had to accompany him for another night, and if she didn't take out five thousand taels, it would be absolutely impossible. So she accepted it, and casually took out another three thousand taels of silver notes from her sleeve and quietly dropped them on the corner of the table.
"Okay, thank you, Second Grandma,"

When Wang Xifeng saw this, she knew that the matter was settled. She took the silver note and handed it to Ping'er, and the two chatted for a while.

Fengjie enjoyed the flattery more and more along the way, and regardless of her fatigue, she started chatting even more.

But in the capital,
I don't know why, although there were people walking on the street, it was still the same as yesterday. However, when Zhang Jinyu rode in the carriage and entered the residential area where the princess's mansion was located, she suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. It is said that women have a sixth sense, do men have a seventh sense? She was still thinking in her heart, who would think of holding a banquet at an unlucky time?
The Princess's Mansion was not far away. Coincidentally, the Princess's Mansion was located in the northeast of Qinghu Lake, while the Princess's Mansion of Yongcheng was located on the north bank of Qinghu Lake. They were not too far apart. It could even be said that they were standing on a high place, looking at each other. I wonder if they were afraid that they would not make trouble for a few days.

walking on the road,

Zhang Jinyu asked absentmindedly;

"Miss Wei, tell me, what does His Highness think? The banquet should be held earlier or later. Who came up with the idea of ​​setting it at 15:30? Isn't this sending people on their way? Who else can have someone come to visit us?"

inside the car,

Wei Shuyun felt a little uncomfortable. The faint masculine scent was blowing towards her. The unfamiliar feeling came over her, and she was always somewhat resistant in her heart.
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? It's all arranged by the master. It's their business whether they come or not. Anyway, the invitation has been given. I don't think they will come."

Although Wei Shuyun's words were somewhat teasing, her answer was too honest. Zhang Jinyu thought she had heard it wrong, so she asked again;
"Miss Wei, do you mean that no one is coming? Are you joking or telling the truth?"

Zhang Jinyu was a little confused. Since no one came, how could there be any joy at this housewarming party? Would there be no one to attend the party? One princess's mansion held it this way, and two princesses also held it this way. Wouldn't this kind of party be unlucky? The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt.

"My Lord, you are joking. How can it be a joke? My master has been happy these days and has been tired since he came back, but the banquet has to be held, so we set up the banquet like this. Today, no one should come. Since my Lord has arrived, there will be another rule."

Wei Shuyun hurriedly explained that if Marquis Luo Yun regretted his decision and went back, then the master would punish her.

"Okay, I didn't say I wouldn't go."

Zhang Jinyu lifted the curtain and looked at the princess's mansion by the lake. It was a quiet place, but there were many carriages in front of the mansion, but they were all used to transport things. There was not a single carriage or sedan chair. It seemed that it was the same as what she thought. Who would come here at that time? They must be stupid.
After a while,
The carriage took a detour to the north. Behind a rockery by the lake, there was a corner gate. It was very hidden. If Wei Shuyun hadn't brought him here, he really wouldn't have noticed it.
It seems that he is also a person who cherishes his life.
Got off the carriage,

With his personal soldiers, he entered the princess's mansion through the corner gate behind the rockery.
As soon as you enter the door, you will see towering ancient trees and deep courtyards. Not far away is a vermilion gate. Next to it is a green bamboo forest, and the bamboo leaves rustle in the wind. There is no wall on the west side of the lake, but there are scattered rockery and strange rocks, and occasionally there is a clear spring flowing over the rocks, and the sound of the water is like the sound of nature.

Wow, they are all rich people, the scenery is comparable to that in a palace.

Wei Shuyun walked in front and smiled back;
"My Lord, please come this way. His Highness is waiting in the room."

I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but I always feel like I’ve entered a brothel and my whole body is hot.

He led the people and followed them.

Passing through an intricately carved moon-shaped gate is the inner courtyard of the mansion.

There are all kinds of flowers planted here, peonies, peonies, and orchids are blooming, and the fragrance is overwhelming. The so-called main house is on the hillside in front. There seems to be a two-story attic. Faintly visible, there are several young girls in gorgeous clothes, doing something unknown.
Arrived at the door,

Zhang Jinyu asked curiously;
"Miss Wei, is the banquet here?"

"Not really. Your Highness did not prepare any food for the banquet held in the flower hall in the front yard, he only prepared the table."

Wei Shuyun told the truth, so it was no surprise.
Zhang Jinyu was a little dumbfounded. It was strange. He took a step and pushed the door open. Ning Bian and others stayed outside the door, keeping watch.

Approaching the house,
The screen,
There were several women sitting there holding pipa and guqin. When I walked around the screen, I saw that there was only a soft couch and a low table in the hall, nothing else.
The eldest princess, Zhou Xiangxue, was wearing a black dress casually on her body, with her hair scattered on her shoulders. Her plump figure was looming, and her plump breasts were almost half-naked. Almost instantly, Zhang Jinyu was in a dilemma of whether to go or not.

I silently chanted, "Emptiness is form, form is emptiness." I stretched out my hands and bowed.
"Your Highness, I am Zhang Jinyu's subordinate. I pay my respects to you. I hope you are well."

"Okay, of course it's good. I'm very happy that Marquis Luo Yun can come. As soon as I heard that the Marquis was coming, I didn't even bother to take a bath and hurried over."

The princess raised her eyes, her snow-white skin was rosy, the hair on her forehead was wet and stuck to her neck, her face was unpainted, her lips slightly parted, and no one knew if it was intentional or if there was some conspiracy behind it.

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness. I am very grateful. I wonder when Your Highness's banquet will start today. The time is almost up. I will listen to Your Highness' instructions and return as soon as I receive them."

Obviously Zhang Jinyu didn't want to stay here. Not to mention this scene, no, it was half a live pornographic palace, and she was also one of the main characters. If she wasn't careful, she would make a fool of herself and be used by His Highness. Suddenly, a saying from her past life popped into her mind: What you wear doesn't matter, but what you look at does.
Isn't it the same as it is now?

"My Lord, why are you in such a hurry? I'm inviting you to dinner. I'm inviting you with gifts, not people. Why are you talking like that? Come, sit down and have some tea. I heard that you went to Ningguo Mansion today?"

The eldest princess leaned forward, kneeling there, with the fullness in front of her body, Zhang Jinyu couldn't help but swallow his saliva, and made up his mind. She was not afraid, so what was he afraid of? It was just sitting there. What was he thinking? He had a table and chair but didn't use it, kneeling all day long,
"Thank you, Your Highness. I am going there."

Take a few steps forward.

Sitting opposite His Highness, a faint orchid fragrance came, which made people feel shocked, and the beauty in front of them became clearer.

"Since you went there, how many princes and princes did you meet?"

When you see someone sitting down,
Zhou Xiangxue asked Liu Yue, who was serving her, to serve tea and snacks to Luo Yunhou. Outside the screen, Wei Shuyun came in with a group of maids, carrying food boxes.
The prepared dishes were served one by one, steaming hot and full of fragrance.

Zhang Jinyu couldn't help looking forward, his eyes fell on the table in front of him, he was a little surprised, this time the dishes were served quickly, unlike before, when he had a belly full of tea,

After the dishes were served, Wei Shuyun sent the waiter away and sat down at the west seat.

This scene,
It seems familiar.
"Your Highness, I saw what I should have seen, but I didn't see what I shouldn't have seen!"

(End of this chapter)