King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 525: Exploring Daiyu

After Zhen Qin ran away, Keqing and others also chased after her, and eventually Yinglian had to follow.

"How about we go take a look too?" Xiangyun couldn't help but suggest as he watched everyone leave.

She loved to join in the fun, and now that such a wonderful thing was happening, how could she not go and see it in person?

"It's better not to go!" Daiyu objected.

"The princess convened a banquet today, but now something happened when the meeting was over... It is said that it is difficult for an upright official to deal with household affairs. If the princess goes, how will she deal with herself?"

Hearing Daiyu's words, Zhu Yunsheng thought it made sense, but she looked at Tanchun aside and asked, "What do you think about this?"

Tanchun didn't expect the princess to ask, so he felt a little flustered at this time, but it didn't show on his face.

"I think...what Sister Lin said is reasonable. This is all a matter within the palace. It would be best for the princess not to get involved!"

"Even if you want to go, wait until the princess summons you. It's not too late to go!"

"Alright!"

Baochai was deeply surprised when he saw Zhen Qin's embarrassment and knew that the matter was bigger than he thought.

Zhen Qin quickly lowered her head, not daring to say more.

"Of course it's true, but if you don't have money in your hands, even if you live, you will be worse than dead. If you don't believe me, go and see those tenant farmers!"

Baochai knew that there must be a conflict, so he said: "Let her in!"

"Them? Who are they? Speak clearly!" Baochai asked coldly.

Sighing, Baochai said: "I don't know what's going on. None of it makes anyone worry!"

In the main hall of the inner house, Zhu Jinghong was chatting with Baochai, a pregnant woman, lying on a chair, which was somewhat comfortable.

"Do you have a question?" Baochai asked coldly.

"That's true!"

Before Zhu Jinghong could answer, Zhen Qin stumbled in, followed by Yinglian.

Speaking of this, Zhen Qin wiped away tears and said: "They are so overbearing. If you don't know it... you think this palace belongs to them!"

Zhu Jinghong and Baochai continued to argue over matters related to money until they heard the noise coming from outside.

The most important thing is that Zhu Jinghong is right next to her and sees her "dereliction of duty" with his own eyes, which Baochai can't bear.

"Just now I was walking a little faster and accidentally bumped into Qin Xuan. Qiqige scolded me for being blind. Then Nuomin even hit me!"

"Princess, they all bullied me and even attacked me. They are so overbearing!"

She glanced at Yinglian behind her and asked, "Yinglian, what's going on?"

Only then did she notice that Zhu Jinghong was lying on the recliner. She hadn't noticed it just now.

"Get up first!" Baochai said in a deep voice.

Baochai's guards were extremely strict. Even if Zhen Qin was the mistress of the palace, they had to resist the pressure and block Zhen Qin from the room at this moment.

"Yes!"

Damn it, if the prince sees it, will he think I don’t know the general outline?

Thinking of this possibility, Zhen Qin suddenly felt anxious, and her intestines turned green for a moment.

Normally, access to the princess requires permission, but this time Zhen Qin did not abide by this rule. Instead, she rushed in with her face covered in tears.

As for Zhu Jinghong, he didn't say much during the whole process, lying on the chair like a big fat orange.

"Hello... Princess... I didn't see her just now, so I know it very well!" Yinglian said stutteringly.

Although she regretted coming over, Zhen Qin will carry out the plan to the end now that she has lost face, otherwise she will suffer a big loss today.

"Isn't it?" Baochai asked.

Looking at Zhu Jinghong beside him, Baochai put down his tea cup and said with a smile: "Chengri told others that he didn't love silver. He also said that he had never touched silver and was not interested in silver... You are noble and awesome!"

"Princess Qi, Empress Dazhen is here!"

"Am I wrong? Is there anything more important than myself in the world?"

"You made me scold you with your words!" Zhu Jinghong said with a smile.

So, Zhu Yunsheng left with two attendants and Sanchun of the Jia family.

Baochai thought Yinglian was an honest person, so she asked her immediately.

Based on Daiyu's advice, Tanchun gave new suggestions, which shows that she is indeed very smart.

"So...it's better to be safe and healthy. Why do you need so much money?"

"What's wrong?" Baochai asked.

"Yinglian... tell the truth. With the princess and me helping you, what else can they do to you?" Zhen Qin's words seemed to fan the flames.

Baochai was majestic and majestic. After hearing her words, how could Zhen Qin dare not be disrespectful? She immediately stood up consciously.

"Sister Bao, you have to make the decision for me!" Zhen Qin threw herself in front of Baochai.

The actual occurrence of such a physical conflict in the palace palace she was in charge of was a major incident for Baochai.

These words were suspected of sowing discord. Baochai understood this clearly, so there was no waver in his heart.

At this time, someone reported again: "Princess Qi, Qin Xuan's servants are here!"

"Let them in!"

"Yes!"

After a few breaths, Keqing and the others also walked in, much calmer than Zhen Qin and the others.

"Greetings to the prince and princess!"

The voices of several people were calm and calm, and they seemed to have explained the problem.

"Girl Qin said... you bullied her, what happened?" Baochai said solemnly.

Nuo Min was about to answer, but Qing stopped her, and then stepped forward and said, "It's all my fault that I walked carelessly and almost fell down... I made them think that Sister Qin bumped into me and the conflict started!"

"It's all my fault. It's caused unrest in the house. Please punish me, Princess!"

After hearing Keqing's answer, Baochai asked, "Girl Qin, is this true?"

At this time, her tone was sharp and she took on the aura of a mistress. Zhen Qin was naturally frightened and had no choice but to nod.

"So, this matter is a misunderstanding..."

"Since it is a misunderstanding, but it has made people panic, what are you worried about?"

After hearing Baochai's accusation, everyone present lowered their heads, as if they were listening to the instruction.

"Girl Qin is imprudent, Nuo Min is reckless... both of you are at fault. I will punish you each to copy the women's commandments three times. Are you convinced?"

This is a fifty-fifty strike each, and the penalty is for copying. Both parties are convinced.

Just listen to Nuo Min answer first: "The princess has made a clear decision, and I am convinced!"

After Zhen Qin also expresses her position, the matter will be settled.

At this time, Zhu Jinghong sat up from the recliner, and everyone became more respectful.

"As the saying goes, everything will be prosperous with family harmony. Now that you have entered Prince Xiang's Mansion, you have become part of this family. If anyone doesn't put family harmony first, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Zhen Qin felt extremely guilty at this time, because she was the one who caused what happened today, so she was very afraid that she would be rejected by Zhu Jinghong.

"Since the princess has already dealt with today's matter, I won't say any more!"

"But you all remember, it won't happen again... If anyone doesn't want to live a good life, then just don't live it!"

Zhu Jinghong's words were so resounding that everyone present felt worried and warned themselves not to stir up trouble in the future.

"Yes!"

"It's okay, you all just go down!"

"Yes!" After everyone left, Zhu Jinghong asked, "Are they starting to mess around too?"

After Yang Jingting left, the palace became restless soon, which made Zhu Jinghong feel deeply depressed.

Just listen to Baochai say: "It's still too free, I have to find something for them to do!"

In any case, even if this matter is resolved, the palace will resume normal operations.

On the third day, it was time for Zhu Yunsheng to return to the palace, and Tanchun and the others followed her back to the capital.

It is said that when you have a new love, you dislike the old love. Now that Daiyu is in love, it is an "old love", so she is sitting alone in a car.

Daiyu seemed to be in a bad mood at this time, but it was not because she was ignored by the princess, but because it was difficult to see Zhu Jinghong in the near future.

After entering the capital, Tanchun and the others took a car back to their residence, while Daiyu was transferred to Zhu Yunsheng's car.

"Why are you so unhappy?" Zhu Yunsheng asked curiously.

Just listen to Daiyu reply: "I don't feel very well, maybe because I am too tired!"

Facts have proved that Daiyu's idea was wrong, she actually caught a cold.

After she returned to the palace, she fell ill the next day, with a high fever and ended up lying in bed.

Fortunately, with the diagnosis and treatment of the imperial physician and various precious medicinal materials from the palace, Daiyu recovered at a fairly good speed.

However, she never fully recovered, resulting in her being depressed all the time, talking less and even feeling much worse.

Let's talk about Prince Xiang's Mansion. Although the family moved outside the capital, Baochai had to come to the palace every three or five days to pay his respects, so she knew about Daiyu's situation.

It is now the twelfth lunar month, and the weather is getting colder.

In the attic of the east hall of Kunning Palace, Baochai came here. In front of her was Daiyu lying down. Her hair was scattered and she looked depressed. It seemed that she was not in good condition.

"Take medicine when you need it, rest when you need it. If you keep holding on like this, how can you get better?"

"You still have to listen to the imperial doctor and..."

Baochai rambled on, and although Daiyu was moved, the latter still couldn't be happy.

Sister Bao, although you and I are close friends, how can I express what is in my heart?

In the end, Baochai left, but Daiyu still felt so uncomfortable.

Besides, Baochai returned to the palace and was chatting with Zhu Jinghong. Only then did the latter learn about Daiyu's latest situation.

I have to find time to take a look... Zhu Jinghong thought.

He is a passionate person, and now that he knows that Daiyu is not well, of course he will find a way to get into the palace.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Jinghong said to Baochai: "In two days, I will also go to say hello to the queen mother. I haven't seen her for a long time!"

Something didn't feel right, but Baochai didn't say much and just nodded slightly.

Because Baochai had already been to the palace, they waited for another two days before Zhu Jinghong followed her into the palace.

The matter of greeting the queen was a big deal for Baochai and required careful preparation of the conversation, but it was very simple for Zhu Jinghong. He only had to go and kowtow in front of the queen.

In fact, this is what Zhu Jinghong did, so he was able to quickly leave the main hall of Kunning Palace and "casually" wander to a side hall outside Kunning Palace.

Because Daiyu was ill, in order to prevent her from passing on the illness to the princess, she was temporarily arranged to live here.

Normally, if she doesn't recover for a long time, she should be sent home.

Because Lin Ruhai was appointed as the censor of Qiandu and was currently on patrol, so he was not at home, so the queen did not put Daiyu back.

Her father was away working for the court, so if Daiyu was thrown back to "fend for herself", it would appear that the court was too indifferent.

Because of the above reasons, Daiyu was placed in the side hall.

"anyone there?"

As his voice fell, a creaking sound was heard from the front door.

After a few breaths, the door of the banquet hall was opened from the inside, and a little girl appeared inside.

"My lord, why are you here?"

Although it was a question, Zhu Jinghong still heard the joyful meaning.

"I heard that you girls are not in good health, so I came here specially to take a look!"

Zijuan was about to continue talking when she heard Daiyu's voice coming from inside the house.

"Who's out there?"

Zijuan replied: "To tell you the truth, the Thirteenth Master is here!"

Zhu Jinghong must have arrived. Daiyu immediately struggled to get up and quickly came to the dressing table to fix things, just to show her best side.

"Wait a minute..." Daiyu greeted outside.

But Zhu Jinghong was an unruly person. He walked into the house on his own. Zijuan wanted to stop him but did not dare to move, so he could only let Zhu Jinghong go in.

However, after entering the bedroom and tidying up, Daiyu actually lay back down again.

I have to say that Daiyu moved very quickly. Not only did she simply touch up her makeup, she also let herself fall asleep in the same position as before.

This behavior of hers vividly explains what it means to be "a woman who pleases herself."

"Girl Lin, I heard that you are sick, I came to see you!" Zhu Jinghong got straight to the point.

"It's much better now. Thank you, Master Thirteen, for your concern!"

After coughing twice, Daiyu ordered again: "Zicuckoo, go and pour tea for the Thirteenth Master!"

"I came to see you, not to drink tea!" Zhu Jinghong replied with a smile and sat on the stool beside the bed.

Daiyu was not polite and replied: "When you come, you are a guest. This is the etiquette of hospitality. Master Thirteen should do as he pleases!"

Now she has a close relationship with Zhu Jinghong and knows that the other person is a broad-minded person, so she speaks very boldly at the moment.

As a bystander, Zijuan could clearly feel the change in Daiyu's state before and after.

Sure enough, the Thirteenth Master is the good medicine for the girl... Zijuan thought so.

After muttering this, Zijuan returned to the bedroom and handed the tea to Zhu Jinghong.

After the opening remarks just now, Zhu Jinghong chatted with Daiyu for a few more words, and the latter rarely laughed.

"Girl Lin, you look good when you smile. You should smile more on weekdays!" Zhu Jinghong said suddenly.

Daiyu pouted and said, "Just laugh when you have nothing to do. How are you different from a fool?"

Her playful look really made Zhu Jinghong jealous, and he immediately thought about when to get her back to his house.

"Girl Lin, I'm doing this for your own good, so why do you have to be so aggressive!"

"Who is being aggressive? I mean, acting like a fool means being aggressive? Master Thirteen is aggressive when he talks like this!" Daiyu was unreasonable and did not give Zhu Jinghong any face.

It can be seen that Zhu Jinghong didn't speak. She was worried that her tone was too harsh, so she said carefully: "Thirteenth Master, my words were inappropriate and offensive. Don't speak like me!"

At this time, Zhu Jinghong still didn't speak and seemed really angry, which made Daiyu extremely anxious.

"Master Thirteen, I was wrong...don't be angry!"

Seeing Daiyu's scared look, Zhu Jinghong finally laughed. This made Daiyu understand that she was being teased, so she looked at Zhu Jinghong dissatisfied.

Just when Zhu Jinghong was about to speak, the eunuch's complaint came from outside.

"Reporting to the Thirteenth Master, the Lord summons you to come and see him quickly!"

The old man wants to see him? What's the purpose of meeting me? Zhu Jinghong was very confused.

No matter what happened, he had to see the emperor first, so he got up and said goodbye to Daiyu.

"I'm leaving now. You take good care of your health. I'll come see you in two days!"

(End of this chapter)