King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 378 Jia Yuanchun is aware of hindsight

"I heard that the Xue family girl has returned from the palace!"

"Back? Where did you come from?

"Where else can we go back? Of course we have to go back to her home!"

"Why is this?"

"Who knows!"

In the outer courtyard of Rongguo Mansion, several girls were scrubbing and sweeping while talking in low voices.

Mr. Xueli felt unwell today, so he left class early, and Jia Baoyu came back happily.

And what the girls discussed was naturally listened to by him.

"Are you telling the truth?" Baoyu quickly stepped forward to ask.

"I've seen Second Master!"

Ignoring the girls' greetings, Baoyu grabbed one of them and asked, "Are you telling the truth? That person from the Xue family has been kicked out of the palace?"

Everyone did not expect Baoyu to react like this. After looking at each other, one of them said: "We have also heard from others that the Xue family girl returned home. We really don't know the inside story!"

Although the two families have not been in contact recently, the servants below have acquaintances, so the news was spread.

Baoyu didn't think much about it at all. Even though he jumped away with a smile, his mood was even happier than holding back a good poem.

Historically, those who came to the palace to serve as servants would only be released when the princess came of age. How could Baochai leave the palace after more than half a year?

Therefore, in Baoyu's view, Baochai must have made some big mistake and was kicked out by the queen.

When he returned to the residential compound, the girls all noticed that he was beaming with joy, and they all couldn't help but become curious.

"What's wrong with the second master? Why don't you get out of school earlier, why are you so happy?" Qingwen couldn't help but ask.

According to her understanding of Baoyu, this is probably the only thing that makes me happy today.

Baoyu jumped to the couch and leaned on it. Baoyu was so excited that he threw off his shoes and said with a smile: "Did you know that the Xue family was kicked out of the palace?"

"That person from the Xue family?" Qingwen looked confused, and then she thought of who it was.

"She wanted to cling to the royal family, but now she is abandoned by the royal family. What retribution..."

Hearing Baoyu say such words, Qingwen really didn't understand why this man was so hostile to the Xue family girl.

Although she didn't have much contact with Baochai, Qingwen also knew that this girl was kind to others and everyone in the house thought of her well.

"Go...instruct the kitchen at noon and ask them to cook more dishes, and then go get a jar of wine!"

As soon as Baoyu finished speaking, Xiren, who had put away his clothes, entered the room and couldn't help but ask: "What a good day, the second master wants to hold a banquet to celebrate?"

The attack was meant as a joke, but Baoyu said: "You are right...it is a great good thing that needs to be celebrated!"

But just as Baoyu finished speaking, he heard movement coming from the direction of the outer courtyard.

Just when he was about to send someone to inquire about the situation, a girl came to his courtyard and said out of breath: "Second Master, the father-in-law who passed the order at home is here. I asked you to go out and receive the order!"

"The father-in-law is here to deliver the message? What message is he delivering?"

Baoyu murmured, and the attacker at the side had already brought some clothes over, and was about to put them on him as he spoke.

"The eldest daughter of our family has been granted the title of Crown Princess, and the rewards from the palace will be much greater. Maybe she is here to reward you with something today, so the second master should quickly put on his clothes and go to receive the order!"

After hearing this, Jia Baoyu felt disappointed, but still put on his clothes as instructed.

At this moment, in the outer courtyard of Rongguo Mansion, Jia She personally entertained the eunuch who was delivering the order, making insinuations and trying to find out the situation.

Even though he received the benefit, the eunuch who delivered the order did not dare to let it slip. He just said with a smile: "General, there is no need to ask, it is a good thing to be left or right!"

After learning this, Jia She's heart dropped to the ground, and then he started joking with the eunuch who was delivering the order.

During this process, everyone in the Jia family was also quickly preparing for the order, such as the display of the incense table and other items...

About ten minutes later, everything in the Jia family was ready, and men, women, old and young all lined up to stand in the courtyard.

The eunuch who delivered the order stood on the steps, and after scanning the Jia family, his eyes finally fell on Daiyu.

Sensing the old eunuch's scrutiny, Daiyu also glanced at him, only to see the latter smiling in return.

I saw the eunuch who delivered the decree picked up the decree, unfolded it and read: "The Queen's decree!"

"I would like to say hello to the queen, may you live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!"

After everyone in the Jia family knelt down on the ground, their expressions were full of respect.

"Yizhi..."

"Daiyu, the daughter of the Lin family, is diligent and studious, and has a gentle nature..."

The edict praised Daiyu at the beginning, which surprised everyone in the Jia family. They didn't understand what was going on. Daiyu, the person involved, was also confused.

"Today I am commending the meritorious officials. This palace has given me special grace to select the daughter of the Lin family as the princess's attendant and to educate her in Kunning Palace!"

"Kin this!"

The selection of Daiyu as the princess's attendant had already surprised everyone in the Jia family, and the last sentence of the edict made their jaws widen.

Being raised and educated in Kunning Palace is an incredible grace, and it is equivalent to the Queen recognizing a goddaughter.

Jia Mu reacted quickly enough. She turned slightly to look at Daiyu behind her and said, "Girl, please hurry up and thank your empress for your grace!"

To be honest, Daiyu really didn't have much interest in entering the palace. She preferred the unrestrained life outside the palace.

But now it is the Queen's grace. As a minister, there is no reason to refuse... Daiyu understands it very well.

"I thank the Queen for her grace, and wish the Queen a thousand years of life!"

When Daiyu was thanking her, Baoyu, who was kneeling in front, had already clenched his fists. This was a reality he could not accept.

Jia Lian was not at home at the moment, and no one was watching Baoyu, but someone noticed something strange about him.

"Second brother, what's wrong with you?" Jia Huan asked from the side.

"Sister Lin is entering the palace, we should be happy for her!"

This kid Jia Huan has no good intentions, and the following words are intentional. The purpose is to make Baoyu angry and punished.

But... Baoyu is still the same Baoyu, and what he is facing now is the Queen's decree. How can he have the courage to do anything.

Moreover, he also knew that no matter what he did, he would not be able to change the situation at all, but would instead bring disaster to the family.

"Get out of here!" Baoyu looked at Jia Huan, his eyes full of anger.

Being scolded by him, Jia Huan just smiled. He was a shameless person and he was happy just to see Baoyu angry.

Let's talk about the front, Dai Yulian walked up to the eunuch who delivered the decree, bent her waist and raised her hand to take the decree, but her heart was really hard to calm down.

The eunuch who delivered the order smiled warmly and reminded: "Miss Lin, pack it up in the next two days. Someone from Houtian Palace will come to pick you up!"

"Yes!"

"Everyone, please get up. The order has been delivered... It's time for our family to go back and recover!"

"It's already noon. My father-in-law is returning to the palace now. I'm afraid it's already past lunch time. Why don't we stay in the humble residence to have a meal before setting off back to the palace!"

Jia Zheng was not at home at the moment, so only Jia She came to greet him, and what he said was appropriate.

"This...doesn't it bother you?"

"What are you talking about, father-in-law? Please come and take a trip. If we let you leave hungry, our Rongguo Mansion will have no shame in seeing anyone!"

Stepping forward to grab the old eunuch, Jia She laughed and said, "It's just a simple meal in a humble house. I'm afraid I'm neglecting all the angels!"

"Be polite, be polite!"

Looking at the guards and eunuchs who came with him, the eunuch who delivered the order pretended to ask: "Everyone...it is difficult to refuse the hospitality of Rongguo Mansion, what do you say?"

Immediately a young eunuch replied: "If that's the case, then let's stay!"

"Master Jia is a warm-hearted man, we can't let others down!"

A few little eunuchs talked to each other, and even if the matter was settled, they and their party stayed on.

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When the eunuchs who conveyed the order were being treated with great care, Daiyu was also accepting congratulations from everyone.

Especially the old lady of the Jia family. Although she is reluctant to leave Daiyu, she is also happy that her granddaughter is living today.

Being raised and educated in Kunning Palace is an incredible grace, which makes all the daughters of the Jia family extremely envious.Only Mrs. Wang who was present felt that Daiyu's success was all thanks to her daughter, otherwise the queen would not know about such a trivial girl.

Of course, Mrs. Wang was happy that Daiyu left so that her precious son could study in peace.

Speaking of Jia Baoyu, looking at Daiyu surrounded by people, although the person was still in front of him at the moment, he felt that they were thousands of miles apart.

If it had been before, he would have squeezed into the crowd, expressed his feelings to Daiyu, and told her not to enter the palace.

But now he doesn't have the courage at all, because as soon as he opens his mouth, he will definitely arouse the hostility of the whole family.

So he could only wait until everyone had left before talking to Daiyu alone.

"Second Master, it's time to go back!" Xiren reminded him in a low voice, looking at Baoyu standing stupidly.

"I won't go back!" Baoyu shook his head repeatedly.

Knowing Baoyu's thoughts, Xiren said helplessly: "Miss Lin entered the palace because of the Queen's decree. This is her destiny!"

Baoyu turned around and said coldly: "If you say this again, I will kick you out tomorrow!"

What could Xiren do? At this moment, she could only shut up and watch Baoyu to prevent him from messing around.

Everyone in the courtyard talked and laughed for a while, and then Jia Mu and others led Daiyu to the inner house, and then the crowd dispersed.

Seeing that the time had come, Baoyu followed him in. No one would care that he broke into the inner house again today.

Arriving at Jia Mu's courtyard, Baoyu caught Zicuckoo at the right opportunity and asked her to invite Daiyu out.

At this moment, in the living room, a group of female relatives were chatting and laughing, and Daiyu was undoubtedly the center of attention.

Some people wished her the favor of the queen, and some people told her to be careful in her words and deeds when entering the palace, but Daiyu has always been in agreement.

At this moment, she felt tired and just wanted to escape from here, but it would be rude to leave rashly.

At this time Zijuan came and whispered Baoyu's words in her ear.

Normally, Daiyu wouldn't want to see Baoyu alone, but now she had to use him to escape.

So she came to Jia Mu's ear and told her about Baoyu's invitation, and Jia Mu naturally allowed her to go and come back quickly.

After Jia Mu spoke, Daiyu left in a hurry, and the conversation atmosphere among everyone in the house remained unchanged.

When Daiyu left the house, Baoyu immediately greeted her, but when he got two or three steps closer, he stopped consciously.

At this moment, Baoyu suddenly realized that he and Daiyu had become inseparable and were no longer as close as before.

"Second brother, what do you want from me?" Daiyu asked softly.

She actually knew what Baoyu wanted to say, but she also knew that no matter what the other party said, it would not change the reality that she was going to the palace.

Baoyu was angry at this moment and had a lot of things to say.

But when he saw the demure and peaceful Daiyu, his words seemed inappropriate.

"I suddenly discovered that my sister is much taller than before!" Baoyu blurted out, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

"Second brother is also much calmer than before!" Daiyu replied.

"Now that my sister is going to the palace, where she will be unfamiliar with the place, she must take care of herself!" Baoyu warned carefully.

"Well, I know how to take care of myself, and my second brother must also listen to my uncle!"

At this moment, both of them have grown up a lot, and they no longer have the childlike attitude they had before.

The two of them saying goodbye now were just like they had when they first met.

Then the two of them became calm and exchanged a few greetings. At this moment, they had indeed grown up again.

After everything was said, Baoyu smiled freely and said: "Okay, I'll go back first. My sister, please go inside too. It's cold outside!"

"Second brother, walk slowly!"

Watching Baoyu turn and leave, Daiyu felt even more depressed. She and Baoyu would never be able to go back to the past.

But seeing Baoyu grow up, Daiyu also felt particularly gratified, at least everyone was getting better.

But how could she know that Baoyu turned around with tears streaming down his face, feeling that he had lost the most precious thing in his life.

But in order not to worry Daiyu, he must not cry, so he could only bear it all by himself.

Back in his courtyard, Baoyu fell onto the bed and covered his face with the quilt.

After two days in this way, Daiyu was picked up by people in the palace, and Baoyu also fell ill.

Sometimes it was such a coincidence that within two days of Baoyu's illness, the prince who was ill in the East Palace gradually recovered.

This also made Yuanchun breathe a sigh of relief and return to his palace for the first time.

That's right, during the period when the prince was ill, Yuanchun never left his side. She was a model wife who served him wholeheartedly.

Sitting in front of the dressing mirror, Yuanchun asked the maid to help him wash up, while listening to the other party talk about things in the palace.

"You mean...Girl Lin entered the palace?" Yuanchun was very curious.

"Exactly, people from Kunning Palace went to pick her up today!" Baoqin said softly, for fear of disturbing the tired Crown Princess.

"The position of the Attendant Reader is already full, how can I call for another Attendant Reader? This is against the rules!"

"It is said... that Miss Xue has left the palace!" Baoqin hesitated when she said this because she knew some uncertain news.

"Leaving the palace? How could a person like Baochai, who is so considerate in everything, make any big mistake? I remember that my mother loved her very much, so how could she be sent out of the palace so easily!"

"It is said that... Miss Xue left the palace to run for the princess!"

"Run for the princess? Choose the thirteenth princess?"

"I guess so!"

Yuanchun was even more surprised when she heard this. She had only been out of the world for half a month, but she felt that the outside world had been turned upside down.

"Girl Bao is an attendant, how can she arbitrarily run for the title of princess?"

Yuanchun had reached the key point in his question. After Baoqin thought for a moment, he replied: "I heard that...it was Princess Rui who helped make peace in front of the Queen and gave Miss Xue the grace she asked for!"

Upon hearing this, Yuanchun almost fainted. She didn't expect that there was something about Chen Zhi involved.

Baochai wants to choose a princess, which in Yuan Chun's opinion is a good thing, and it will be even better if he can choose her.

But now Chen Zhi helped out, which made Yuan Chun feel that the matter was not pure, and also made her think about Baochai.

Why would Baochai ask that bitch Chen Zhi for help when he obviously has his cousin, the dignified princess, here.

Although the more he thought about it, the more angry he felt, but Yuanchun still remained rational, guessing that there might be something inside.

Just because she knew Baochai's character and intelligence, she shouldn't have let things develop to this point.

"Send me a message...let Baochai come to the palace to see me!" Yuanchun said in a deep voice.

Since she became the crown princess, she has been subject to fewer restrictions, so summoning Baochai is not a problem.

However, Yuanchun still kept a proper distance from the people in his own family, so as not to be accused of collusion with others.

"Yes!"

After Yuanchun's instructions, the East Palace soon sent eunuchs all the way to Xue's house.

About half an hour later, Yuanchun's words were brought to Baochai's ears.

At the moment, she is practicing embroidery, which is quite boring compared to the palace.

The documents to participate in the election have been submitted, and since the queen gave her permission, naturally no one made an issue about her life experience.

"The Crown Princess wants to see me?"

Baochai was a little surprised when he heard Ying'er's message, but soon understood Yuanchun's intention.

With so many things happening in the palace, Yuanchun wanted to ask about the situation now, which seemed a bit late to Baochai.

It's just that she has to face this kind of thing eventually, and she has already thought about how to reply these days.

She will state the matter truthfully. Regardless of whether Yuanchun doubts it or not, she can have a clear conscience anyway.

Different from Baochai's calmness, Aunt Xue was already worried at this moment, thinking that Yuanchun had sent someone to question her.

The Crown Princess, the second most noble woman in the world, can easily put pressure on Aunt Xue, even if the other person is still her niece.

"Mom, don't worry, nothing will happen to you!" Before leaving, Baochai gave his mother a smile.

(End of this chapter)