The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 211 Daiyu: It’s my fault!
Last night, Jia Cong drank a few more glasses of wine in Shenyuan. When he came back, he was so excited that he dragged Daiyu crazy for half the night. The quarrel was a little late. This morning, Jia Cong got up early, but Daiyu got up early. It's too late.

Jia Cong handled some affairs in the front yard. When he heard that Daiyu was getting up, he came back slowly and had breakfast with Daiyu.

"Fortunately, I still have a sister-in-law. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to go to the hearing today. It would be really embarrassing." Daiyu said coquettishly.

The couple sat in front of a round table to eat. There were about ten kinds of snacks on the table, three kinds of small porridge, a few dishes of pickles, and three or five kinds of fresh seasonal vegetables. Although there were many varieties, each one only had a small plate. A table.

Jia Cong put a chopstick into Daiyu's bowl without falling off the pod, and said with a smile, "Those who are capable work hard. My sister-in-law is experienced, and I think you are not too generous. I have been away from home for the past two years, and you have taken care of the house." It has to be neat and tidy, isn’t it good?
However, I am thinking that since my sisters are older, you can leave some things at home to them, and you will be more relaxed on weekdays. "

"The second sister has a softer temper. I heard vaguely a while ago that her nanny took out some jewelry and clothes to pawn. Xiujie wanted to make a fuss about it, but it was the second sister who helped her nanny carry the bags. , one said that he was afraid that his face would not look good, and the other said that he was here and he was afraid of causing trouble to me, but I don’t know what to do about this matter? "

After all, Daiyu didn't have the upper hand, so she couldn't handle matters in Yingchun's house. But when this happened, Daiyu became very angry, and she inevitably resented Yingchun.

"She has such a temper. If she keeps doing this, she will be fine at home, but it will be hard to say in the future." Jia Cong said with a smile, "Don't worry about this matter, leave it to me!"

"What can you do?" Daiyu asked curiously.

"Let's talk first. If we can't reach an agreement, we will use other methods. It's nothing more than courtesy first and then fighting. If we can't solve the problem, we will solve the problem with the person who caused the problem. What else can we do?"

Hearing these tough words, Daiyu chuckled, then quickly straightened her face and said, "I heard today that you accepted the Xue family's banquet. Last time, when Sister Bao came to invite you, you didn't do it in front of me. Did I say no? Why did you say yes again?

If you hadn't wanted to agree before, were you afraid of hurting my face?If that's the case, it's my fault! "

Jia Cong smiled angrily and said, "Where did the ears repay the gods so quickly?"

"Humph, you are allowed to do it, but you are not allowed to tell me? Maybe, someone told me on purpose!"

Daiyu glanced at Jia Cong with a pair of exposed eyes. Jia Cong suddenly felt helpless. He reached out to hug Daiyu, sat on his lap, and coaxed, "You are thinking nonsense again, who deliberately What are you telling me?"

"Don't coax me. I heard that it was Ying'er who said this, and it came from Xifu. I just slept a little longer in the morning, and it reached my ears. Didn't someone say it on purpose?"

When Jia Cong heard that it was Ying'er who had spread the word, he couldn't help but think of the scene in the original work where Baoyu looked at the golden lock. If Ying'er hadn't assisted him repeatedly, Baoyu wouldn't have known that Baochai had a golden lock, which happened to be the same as his. Matching, the auspicious words chiseled on it and the seal characters engraved on the jade also happen to be in pairs.

Moreover, although Ying'er is Baochai's personal maid, she has always been a troublemaker and is outspoken. First, during the New Year, she competed with Jia Huan for money, and Jia Huan was so angry that she cheated. Jia Huan was wrong about the matter, but Ying'er's words that poked at Jia Huan's heart were very unreasonable.

"I don't even look down on a man who relies on us for a small amount of money. I was stubborn with Master Bao earlier, and he didn't worry even after he lost all that money. The remaining money is still a few small When the girls robbed him, he just smiled."

Later, Tanchun implemented the "contract responsibility system" in the Grand View Garden. All the flowers and grass in the garden had owners. This was directly related to the interests of the contractor. Pian Ying'er had to fold those willow branches to make baskets, and The reason is sufficient, "Others can't mess with it, but I can do it. Since the foundation was divided, every room has its own rules every day. You don't have to count what you eat, and you only care about the flowers and plants. Who cares about what, every day?" They gave the girls in each room some broken branches and some for vases. But we said, "No need to give them away. I'll ask for them when I want them." We never asked for them once. I will pinch some now, but they are too embarrassed to tell me."

Ying'er didn't even think about it, but the Xue family was living in the Jia family, which resulted in Chunyan being beaten quite a bit.

Jia Cong now wants to know whether Baochai's golden lock has come out. It has been several months and he has not heard about the golden lock.

However, this thought only circulated in his mind for a while, and then he threw it aside. He looked at Daiyu in his arms and saw that her red lips were slightly pouted. Although there was anger on her face, there was a deep look in her eyes. But he couldn't hide his smile. He couldn't help but feel amused, so he kissed his lips gently and said vaguely, "If you tell me nicely that you are jealous, I will explain it to you nicely."

"Hmph, I don't want to listen to your explanation. You want to coax me again, and I'm not jealous either."

"I'll just watch you eat it!" Jia Cong coaxed.

"I didn't."

"Okay, if you say no, then there is none. Then why are you angry? Why do you say it's your fault again? In this world, anyone can make mistakes, but you can't be wrong. You are wrong. My eyes are also right. So, in the future, you must not say anything to admit your mistakes. Besides, these words you said are obviously irony. Do you think I don't understand?" Jia Cong said.

Daiyu was amused by him and wanted to get up from him, "Ignore you."

"Okay, listen to what I have to say!" Jia Cong held Daiyu in his arms, "Don't go there these days. I heard that the old lady is sick. You can send someone over to visit her. There’s no need to go there. You don’t want to be criticized over there.”

After hearing this, Daiyu asked in surprise, "What happened?"

"Well, this is what I want to tell you. Wasn't the eldest sister originally in the palace? I don't know how much money was spent in the Xifu, and the Wang family also helped a lot. You know why. But I now have military power, and I want to take it further in the future.

If the eldest sister is in the palace and has the support of the queen, but the queen has no children, I am worried that once the eldest sister has children, the Jia family may not be able to stay out of the matter in the future.Since ancient times, the battle to seize the heir has been a royal palace filled with water without a splash, let alone the Ningrong Palace. It is better to avoid it as early as possible.Therefore, I tried to ask the palace to release the eldest sister, but this matter cannot be guaranteed. Sooner or later, the Xifu people will understand that if you go there, it will only make you angry, which is totally unnecessary. "

"Yes, when they sent the eldest sister to the palace, they must have wanted to be rich in the future. Brother Cong is a military commander, but it doesn't matter now. Once the eldest sister becomes the imperial concubine and gives birth to an heir in the future, how can the emperor be so gullible? you?

We didn't get the benefit, and we were embarrassed for nothing. "

Jia Cong smiled and said, "That's what I mean, Yu'er is still sensible."

"You haven't made it clear about Sister Bao yet. Do you think I won't argue with you just because you praise me?"

"I don't understand either, why do you care? You've never been such a petty person, but why are you so stubborn here with Miss Xue?"

Jia Cong was also worried that Daiyu would get too close to Baochai and end up being tricked by Baochai. Although Daiyu had a bit of a petty temper, it depends on the person. She liked to have a little temper in front of Jia Cong, and she was not very good at treating outsiders. He is too tolerant and has a very straightforward temper. If he fights Baochai, he will be defeated in two or three rounds.

In the original work, Baochai can sell Daiyu even if he catches a butterfly.

Now, seeing Daiyu starting to be wary of Baochai, Jia Cong felt relieved.

"Then Brother Cong is willing for me to be patient, or is he unwilling?" Daiyu pouted her lips.

Jia Cong said, "You have the final say whether you love me or not, but I don't understand. You are willing to let Zijuan serve me, but you are afraid that I will get tired of it, so you also let Qingwen serve me closely. Why is it starting again now?" Are you feeling jealous?"

"Can Sister Bao be the same?" After Daiyu finished speaking, she felt something was wrong. She pursed her lips and smiled happily, "Could it be that in Brother Cong's eyes, Sister Bao is the same?"

Jia Cong smiled and nodded her nose, "Silly girl, what difference can it make? Although the ancestors of the Xue family are known as Ziwei Sheren, it is just a merchant's home. The words coming over there are clearly meant for You heard it, but you can still be considered as taking care of it for me."

Daiyu was quite generous, "Since Brother Cong and I are husband and wife, it is a husband and wife issue. How can we say anything about it? If anyone mentions it, I will say that since it is the young master of the Xue family who has invited me again and again, for the sake of my aunt , Brother Cong is sorry and pushed it again, how big a deal is it?" "Well, that makes sense, you can make the decision about my affairs!"

After the couple finished talking, Jia Cong went forward. It was time to go to Shen Garden. Daiyu asked someone to take away the table and vacate the room. At this time, Youshi came. Today is She listens to things and talks to Daiyu about some things in the house.

"Brother and sister, I have something to tell you."

Hearing this, Daiyu blocked everyone in the room and asked, "Sister-in-law, if you have anything to say, please tell me!"

"Early this morning, I heard that there was news from the Xifu, saying that it was for the Xue family to invite Brother Cong to host Daoer. It was said that Miss Bao came to tell you earlier that you rejected it at that time, saying that Brother Cong was not allowed to do it. Kong'er, the Xue family's uncle invited the Marquis again yesterday, and the Marquis agreed again. Is it possible that you were the one standing in the way?"

When she got up early, Daiyu heard a version that was not so detailed. Someone must have added some extra details.

Daiyu sneered, "Sister-in-law, if I hear these words in front of outsiders, I won't even bother to listen to them. Miss Xue came over that day and said she wanted to invite Mr. Hou's host, so I made a special trip to call Mr. Hou. When I came to ask, the Marquis pushed it in front of me. He said that although we are relatives, he did not say that he should receive salary without merit. At the moment, no one knows that such words are actually spread. "

Youshi also sneered after hearing this, "Let me just say that there is no such thing as a storm. If these words spread, people who don't know will think that my siblings are jealous people."

But Daiyu only got angry, and soon calmed down, saying, "Sister-in-law, even if I am jealous, I can't be jealous like this."

This is also the reason, Youshi thought, unless the girl from the Xue family wants to be a concubine for Brother Cong, besides, even if it is a concubine, there is no reason for a mistress to argue with a concubine.

Just as he was talking, he heard the maid announcing outside, "Second Miss, Third Miss, Fourth Miss, Miss Yun and Miss Bao are here!"

Youshi and Daiyu looked at each other. Daiyu picked up the tea cup and took a sip, saying, "Please come in quickly!"

The curtain was raised, and Baochai, Sanchun and Xiangyun came in one after another, followed by a maid with a double bun, wearing a lotus-colored silk jacket, a blue satin waistcoat, an aqua skirt underneath, and an oval face. , Emei was traced carefully, and a pair of hooked phoenix eyes glanced at Daiyu.

"Sister Xue is here, please sit down!" Daiyu sat on the Arhat bed and raised her hand. Baochai saw this and smiled softly, and sat down on the first chair on the right.

"I'm here to thank Sister Lin!" Baochai said with a smile, "Sister Lin doesn't know that my brother came back yesterday and said that he met the Marquis outside and specially invited the Marquis. I don't know how happy he was. ."

Daiyu looked startled, "Really? I don't even know! Uncle Xue, why are you being so polite? If you are a relative, even if you have any instructions, just tell me, and you have to invite the host." , Speaking of which, I have long said that I would ask my sister and aunt to host me, but I am lazy, so I have been putting it off until now."

Youshi slowly shook her fan and watched coldly.

Tanchun said in confusion, "Yes, Sister Bao, why does the Xue family have to invite the second brother's host?"

Xichun was also very curious, tilting her little head and looking at Baochai. Even the person who had nothing to do with welcoming the spring had his eyes full of doubts at this time.

Baochai smiled slightly and said, "My brother, you don't know that ever since I met Brother Cong in Jinling, I have been thinking about getting close to Brother Cong. How has there ever been a time when I didn't think about getting close to Brother Cong? My mother has repeatedly said that Brother Cong is too busy to compare with him, but he refuses to listen. Now that we have such an opportunity, don’t make it known to the world!"

Youshi took over the words, "I see. I just said that I heard about it this morning. I also asked where to start. It turned out that it came from the Xue girls."

Baochai listened for a moment, but without changing his expression, he said, "I wonder what grandma heard?"

"It's a treat. I'm still wondering why the Xue family wanted to invite the Marquis' host. Why?"

Baochai gently shook her fan and glanced at Daiyu. Seeing Daiyu smiling and saying nothing, she said, "My brother has made trouble at home more than once because of this host. Speaking of which, I My brother has never conquered anyone before, and now he seems to have been tricked by Brother Cong."

Sanchun didn't know the reason, and just found it funny. After this incident, Youshi's appearance did not change, but in her heart she had a different view of Baochai.

When Daiyu heard that Baochai climbed up the pole and changed the former "Master Hou" to "Brother Cong" on her lips, she felt a little subtle in her heart. She smiled and said, "We are relatives, if we can It’s good to live in harmony!”

Baochai Qishang Saixue's cheeks instantly turned red. He thought of the way his brother was punished by Jia Cong when he was in Jinling. However, Baochai also knows the truth of this matter now. To be fair, It was a great honor for Jia Cong to let his brother go.

A noble man was humiliated by his brother. If it had been someone else, his brother's life might have been lost.

Thinking about it like this, Baochai felt relieved for a moment about what happened in the past.

But it was said that after Jia Cong learned that Baoyu had left for Shen Yuan, he ordered someone to change his clothes and go out, and asked Kong An, "What are the arrangements in Shen Yuan? Who was invited to come forward?"

Kong An hurriedly said, "Returning to the Marquis, there is news from Shen Yuan that Xiao Junzi came forward in person, and it should be for the piece of jade that Second Master Bao was holding when he fell into the grass."

"Has Mr. Xiao's identity been found out?" Jia Cong asked.

Normal people would not be interested in Baoyu's piece of jade. Last night, when they were drinking, Junzi Xiao accompanied them, but Jia Cong had no impression of the prostitute named Junzi Xiao. The only thing was that her hair seemed to be in a bun. His clothes were quite long, he didn't have much jewelry on his head, and his clothes were quite conservative. He was holding a pipa in his arms, and he didn't pay much attention to what he was playing.

"As soon as Mr. Xiao showed his face, General Wang had already sent people to investigate. There is no news yet. However, I heard that Mr. Xiao came to Beijing three years ago. He was originally from Dengzhou, Shandong. He used to live in Jinan Prefecture. He was sold into Shenjing years ago. If you want to investigate, you have to go to Shandong."

Jia Cong nodded. There would probably be no news for a while, but right now, there was no rush.

"Over at the Xifu, keep an eye on the matter of the eldest gentleman buying fans. Once it comes to light, arrange for someone to contact the officials and ask them to impeach you. Don't miss the opportunity in vain. Also, do it over at the Xifu. If the matter is investigated clearly and all the witnesses and material evidence are available, let him be released, so as to save those officials who have nothing to do and keep an eye on me every day."

"Yes!"

Jia Cong arranged his clothes and went out. Li Shouzheng took the horse. He jumped up and, with his followers like clouds behind him, he left Ningrong Street and headed towards Shen Garden.

At this time, in the Yanyu Pavilion of Shen Garden, Xue Pan and others had already arrived, and Baoyu was also ready for a cup of tea. Originally, he heard that Jia Cong was invited, and he didn't want to come, but when he heard that Mr. Xiao was accompanying him, he wanted to As soon as I saw Junzi Xiao's face, I bit the bullet and came.

At this time, Mr. Xiao was sitting on the embroidered pier in a snow suit, with two strands of hair hanging on his temples. He was holding a pipa in his arms and was playing a song "Sweet Plum Blossoms". The lyrics were exactly the song "Sweet Plum Blossoms" written by Jia Cong. "Boss Resentment".

I saw this girl's dark eyebrows were graceful, her clear eyes were full of sadness, and her snow-jade face was like pear blossoms blooming in April, as cold as frost, yet arousing pity.

Baoyu looked at it, feeling some compassion in his heart, and his eyes were gradually covered with tears. While wiping away his tears, he pulled Chen Yejun's sleeve beside him and said, "I only know today that this way The land of fireworks and willow alleys can actually give birth to such a pure and pure person, it is like a green lotus growing out of the mud."

(End of this chapter)