King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 457 Girl's Mind

It must be said that the Queen's words were like the sound of nature, which relieved everyone's fear.

"What are you still doing here? Go back to my house!" Zhu Xianming said coldly.

Everyone immediately followed the order and retreated one by one. They did not dare to stay in front of the emperor for a moment longer.

Especially the group of county kings present. They rarely experienced this scene, and they were almost frightened to death when their father scolded them like this.

After everyone left, the emperor and empress planned to take Zhu Yunsheng back with them. Unexpectedly, this girl said that she wanted to wait until Zhu Jinghong recovered before going back.

Zhu Yunsheng's reason was very good. He said that he almost couldn't see Brother Thirteen just now, and he wouldn't feel at ease even if he went back. He might as well stay with him for a few more days.

The love between brother and sister was so deep that the queen couldn't bear to take Zhu Yunsheng back to the palace, so she left with the emperor.

Let's talk about Baochai in Yin'an Hall, standing in front of the throne in the main hall, with more than a dozen eunuchs kneeling in front of her.

These people were all eunuchs on duty in the palace, and they had made noises just now, so Baochai taught them a lesson at this moment.

Under the anger of the princess, even Yu Hai, the eunuch in charge, was too frightened to say anything at this moment.

All the eunuchs knew that anyone who disturbed Zhu Jinghong's rest today would definitely deserve to be beaten to death.

"Forget it, you all wait outside the palace to save you from being clumsy!" Baochai finally said this.

The reason for her anger was also to drive the eunuchs out, so as not to be discovered by these people.

"Yes!"

Everyone retreated and watched them close the door before Baochai walked to Zhu Jinghong's bedroom.

After entering the bedroom, she closed the door herself, then came to the bed and sat down.

"There is no one in the hall anymore!" Baochai said slowly.

Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong opened his eyes on the bed, and his eyes fell on Baochai.

"Are you okay?" Even though she knew he was okay, Baochai couldn't help but ask.

"I know water, but you can't drown me!" Zhu Jinghong replied calmly.

Patting his chest, clasping his hands and chanting "Amitabha", Baochai looked at Zhu Jinghong and said, "You really scared me to death just now. This kind of thing should be rare in the future. It's best not to happen again!"

Not only Zhu Jinghong was under pressure, but Baochai was also under great pressure. Fortunately, the most difficult time was over.

"Thank you for your hard work!" Zhu Jinghong smiled.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Baochai picked up the soup that had been boiled on the side, stirred it a few times with a jade spoon, and then handed it to Zhu Jinghong.

"What kind of medicine should I take if I'm not sick? You can find a way to deal with it!" Zhu Jinghong didn't drink it at all.

Baochai had no choice but to put the soup back, then leaned closer and asked, "Now that you have achieved your wish, how should you reward me?"

"Come here and I'll tell you!" Zhu Jinghong said calmly.

Knowing that he had bad intentions, but there was already interest in the relationship between husband and wife, Baochai was happy to play dumb at this moment, so he leaned in and followed his wishes.

Not to mention the two couples, the princes who were on their way back have already returned to the mansion one after another.

Prince Rui's Mansion, in the study.

"I see that both of you were picked up, and only Thirteen is the real one. When you were sick... never did your father, the emperor, and your mother come to see you!"

"Let me tell you... no matter how happy you two are in fighting, I'm afraid you still have to give up your place to someone else!"

"She is so favored. One day, when my father is happy, he will directly become the queen..."

"Shut up!" Zhu Jingyuan shouted impatiently.

Thinking that his parents favored Zhu Jinghong so much, the angry Zhu Jingyuan naturally felt particularly uncomfortable, but he didn't show it like Chen Zhi did.

"Don't say these words in the future. If word gets out, you won't be able to reap the consequences!" Zhu Jingyuan said coldly.

"Okay, I'll shut up, you brothers and brothers are respectful, then you should go to Prince Xiang's Mansion and get our money back!"

"Foolish woman!"

Zhu Jingyuan cursed, then stood up and walked behind the screen. He was not in the mood to argue with Chen Zhi now.

Watching him leave, Chen Zhi picked up the teacup on the side and threw it to the ground with all her strength.

In fact, she was not simply venting her anger, she just wanted her husband to realize that the old Thirteenth Holy Family had gone too far.

But Zhu Jingyuan did not recognize the danger of this matter, but Chen Zhi was helpless.

But after she calmed down a little, she felt that it was basically impossible for a straightforward person like Zhu Jinghong to rise to power because of favor.

I must have been worrying too much... Chen Zhi thought this, and then she felt that she should apologize to her husband.

Unlike Prince Rui and his wife, the prince and his wife were more peaceful, but they also felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Zhu Jingyuan was often sick and even bedridden, but as the eldest son and crown prince, he never had the emperor or empress come to visit him.

His younger brother was so favored, which really made Zhu Jingyuan feel jealous, which made him feel ashamed of himself.

When Zhu Jingyuan was condemning himself, Yuan Chun said at the side: "This thirteenth brother is really capable of anything. He actually threatened his mother by jumping into a lake, but she still gave in!"

"He has always been like this, let him be!" Zhu Jingyuan sighed.

As the carriage continued to move forward, Yuan Chun remembered something, so he added: "The old lady of Rongguo Mansion sent a message, saying that the family recently hired a female monk, who is proficient in Buddhism and Taoism..."

"They will come to the palace in a few days. Why don't you invite them in and let me take a look?"

"If you really have some skills, you can study Buddhism with her, so you can talk to your mother!"

The Queen worships Buddha every day, and if you want to debate Buddhism with her, you must have some level of proficiency. Yuanchun is not practicing enough now, so he is in great need of a teacher.

Zhu Jingyuan frowned and said: "It's better not to get involved in the affairs of gods and Buddhas as much as possible. Don't let Lao Liu get it!"

As an orthodox Confucian disciple, Zhu Jingyuan instinctively rejects gods and Buddhas, so it is not surprising that he said this.

Of course, the considerations behind his words made sense, after all, Lao Liu was always looking for trouble with him.

"That's right... let's talk about it some time later!" Yuanchun replied.

Of course she knew something about the current situation, so she understood the prince's difficulties.

Both sides are holding back their energy and plan to show off in the near future. It is normal for the prince to be as careful as possible.

"Your Highness, since he is so aggressive, why can't we strike first?" Yuanchun couldn't help but ask this question.

To be honest, she had always disliked Lao Liu's family, so she thought it was only normal to take the initiative.

But Yuanchun's words pointed out a very profound problem.

That is to say, although the prince has widespread support, there are really too few close people, which means that there are very few people who take the initiative to charge on his behalf.

But Zhu Jingyuan was different. People who went out through Jixian Hall had a close personal attachment to him, so these speculators would naturally charge forward.

"Don't ask about the affairs of the court. Just take care of the inner house and your family!" Zhu Jingyuan said with dissatisfaction.

Jia Lian and Jia Rong of the Jia family have come to Yuanchun many times, hoping to help him with promotion matters. Zhu Jingyuan knows these things.

"Yes!" Yuanchun replied softly.

A few days passed quickly, and Zhu Jinghong's "illness" gradually improved and he was able to meet guests.

Most of his guests were old members of the Dragon Guard or some middle- and lower-level officers, and these people seemed to have less scruples about him.

Everyone was talking in the Cunxin Hall, and everyone was talking so loudly that Baochai in the Tongxin Hall heard them.

"I told him that I need to rest and recuperate. I've been meeting foreign guests these past two days. It's okay to meet guests. You should speak in a lower voice!"

Facing Zhu Yunsheng, Daiyu and others, Baochai said these words helplessly.

At this time, Zhu Yunsheng was writing on her side. This was a homework assigned by the queen, and it had to be completed and inspected even outside the palace. "Brother Thirteen is like this. Sister-in-law, you can't persuade him, so why bother with this? Let him go!" Zhu Yunsheng raised his head and said.

While checking Zhu Yunsheng's homework, Baochai said: "What do you know, little girl? When you get a consort in the future, you will know how worrying these things are!"

"Huh, I'm still early!" Zhu Yunsheng pouted.

At this time, Xiangyun came over and interjected: "It's not too early for the princess, it will only happen in the next two years. By then, the princess will have a good match, and we will have to drink to please her!"

"Before that, I will report to Empress Ming to match you with a rough man!" Zhu Yunsheng threatened directly.

"Princess, spare your life!" Xiangyun immediately stepped forward to beg for mercy, and then started to fight with her.

But Baochai's eyes glanced at Daiyu who was sitting where she was, secretly wondering why this girl was so calm these days.

It's not in line with her character not to come out and grab a few words at this time.

"Sister Lin, are you worried?" Baochai asked proactively.

"I……"

"Could it be that... you also have a sweetheart? That you can't help but want to be convinced?"

After saying this, Baochai laughed unconsciously, but it made Daiyu very nervous, just because she was told what she meant.

Knowing that Baochai was joking, Daiyu replied calmly: "How could...Sister Baochai always know how to make fun of people!"

The women chatted for a while, and Dai Yufang said she was bored in the room and wanted to go out for a walk. Baochai left her alone while she supervised Zhu Yunsheng to complete his homework.

Xiangyun wanted to follow, but Daiyu declined, saying that she wanted to go alone.

Let's say that Daiyu led Zicuckoo to the back garden, and happened to meet Keqing and Yinglian picking flowers. They each had a bunch in their hands, and they looked very happy as they laughed.

"Miss Lin is here!" Yinglian greeted.

Daiyu stepped forward to greet her, and after bowing, she said slowly: "A good flower can be broken and it must be broken, but don't wait until there are no flowers to break the branches... These two sisters are really beautiful women with flowers!"

"Miss Lin is really good at talking, how can we be called beauties!" Ke Qing replied with a smile.

But to be honest, her appearance is not inferior to that of Daiyu, especially now she has the charm of a mature woman.

So at this moment, seeing Ke Qing approaching with a smile on her face, Daiyu suddenly lost her mind for a moment.

"This is for you!" Keqing handed over the bouquet of flowers.

"Thank you!"

"Miss Lin, there are flowers over there, let's go pick them together!" Yinglian sent out an invitation.

However, Daiyu shook her head and said: "I want to go around alone and play with you another day!"

But Qing and Qing didn't force it, they both saw that Daiyu had something on her mind.

Watching the two people leave, Daiyu sighed slightly, and then continued to walk forward, looking at the bouquet in her hand in a daze.

Daiyu was originally lacking in interest, but when Keqing and Yinglian were compared like this, she seemed even more preoccupied.

Zicuckoo who was following her saw her and was equally anxious. Finally she couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong with the girl?"

She roughly guessed Daiyu's thoughts and knew that this was a bad fate.

"Even if I feel depressed, there's nothing wrong with me!"

"Girl, if you have something on your mind, you'd better say it, otherwise you'll easily get sick!" Zijuan whispered.

"What can I have on my mind!" Dai Yu said insincerely.

However, at this moment, a voice came from behind them: "Who is worried? Tell me?"

Daiyu herself knows very well who the owner of this voice is.

At this time, she was surprised and panicked, and at the same time, she was filled with joy and fear of loss.

Yes, it was Zhu Jinghong who suddenly appeared. After sending away the guests who came to visit, he just wanted to go into the garden to have a look.

Unexpectedly, I met Daiyu here.

"Greetings to the Thirteenth Master!"

Looking at Daiyu who turned around to salute, Zhu Jinghong smiled and said: "It's rare to see such a polite girl like you!"

After hearing this, Daiyu immediately replied: "I have never been rude before. It's not like some people...who only do things that are beyond the rules and rude, but they still have the nerve to talk to others!"

After getting closer, Zhu Jinghong asked: "Is this your attitude when talking to the prince?"

To be honest, Daiyu is a little nervous right now, although she really wants to talk to Zhu Jinghong.

"Could it be that Master Thirteen wants to embarrass a weak woman?"

Zhu Jinghong smiled and replied: "How dare I embarrass you? If your sister Bao finds out, she will cause trouble!"

However, Daiyu was particularly sensitive. When Zhu Jinghong mentioned Baochai, she suddenly felt uncomfortable.

Just because she felt that her current behavior was poaching her good sisters, and it was the behavior of a despicable villain.

Just leaving like this made Daiyu feel so uncomfortable that her eyes became wet again.

"Master Thirteen is a well-educated man. My little lady is leaving!"

Daiyu's expression was obviously not right, and she was about to leave right now, which really made Zhu Jinghong confused about her thinking.

"Why are you crying?" Zhu Jinghong followed up and asked.

"I didn't!" Daiyu denied, wiping her tears with a handkerchief as she walked away with her head lowered.

The girl cried again... This was Zijuan's focus.

However, Zhu Jinghong is not an ordinary person. He doesn't care about etiquette and rules at all, so he grabbed Daiyu.

"You girl, I think you've been hiding something lately. If you have anything to say, just say it!"

Looking at Zhu Jinghong right in front of her, Daiyu wanted to speak out her heart at the moment, but she couldn't open her mouth due to the constraints of ethics and morality.

"Let go...don't let anyone see it!" Daiyu turned her head away, not daring to look at Zhu Jinghong again.

"If you have any grievances or troubles, you can tell me. Even if I can't help you, I can at least help you share some of it!
No matter how conflicted she felt, Daiyu felt somewhat better after hearing Zhu Jinghong's words.

"Without any relatives or friends, who wants you to share the burden!"

"We are not unrelated, you are mine..."

Zhu Jinghong stopped before saying the words "sweetheart". It was not that he was embarrassed, but he was afraid that Daiyu would not be able to accept it.

However, he showed ambiguity in the middle of his sentence, which made Daiyu even more embarrassed.

"What nonsense are you talking about? What's yours and mine, you're bullying me again!"

The next moment, tears welled up in Daiyu's eyes. At this moment, her mood was so complicated that she couldn't even sort it out.

"Your Majesty, we have another visitor in front of us. They are several thousand households from the Yulin Guards!"

Zhu Jinghong originally wanted to turn him down, but when he heard that it was Qianhu from the Yulin Guards, he decided to go and see him.

These people were about to rush to the northwest. They didn't treat him as an outsider when they came to pay their respects. How could he let them leave with regrets.

"Stop crying. It won't look good if you cry. I'll take a step ahead and talk to you when I come back!"

"Yeah!" Daiyu replied subconsciously, looking particularly well-behaved at this moment.

And this scene was seen by Zijuan, which further confirmed her judgment in her heart.

(End of this chapter)