Red Mansion Beijingwang

The third day of the ritual ceremony at Qingxu Temple.

On what was probably the last day, Chai Dai and his party walked into the solemn palace. They knelt on the futons under the niche table one by one, clasped their hands together, and prayed devoutly.

Shui Rong was standing in the hall, but he didn't come forward, but he started to pray in his heart, or in other words, declared that he hoped that the days would be as leisurely as they are now, and that nothing would happen on the way.

But being in the whirlpool of power, many things cannot be controlled by one's own control. Even though the Beijing Palace has a transcendent status, it is still unavoidable to be affected. However, Shui Rong is determined. If anyone dares to destroy this comfort, don't blame him for being cruel. He is the King of Heaven. I am no exception.

If you don’t even care about your life, you just want to be comfortable.

Due to his gaze, Shui Rong saw Daiyu's figure. She was wearing a moon-white long skirt and a green forged printed collared vest. She had an elegant beauty. However, at this moment, the girl was praying devoutly, and there was a vague feeling of desolation in her rickety back. wind.

Daiyu prayed for a long time before she could stand up. Shui Rong looked at the girl's delicate jade face, and the bright eyes under her smoky eyebrows showed a bit of sadness, adding a bit of lovable weakness.

"What did you ask for just now?"

When Daiyu lowered her eyes and came closer, Shui Rong suddenly asked softly.

Hearing this, Daiyu raised her fair face and looked at the young man. That jade-like face was filled with concern, which made the young girl feel strange and warm.

Her soft eyebrows were raised slightly, her willow eyes flickered at the young man, and she said playfully: "Brother thinks my sister is asking for something."

Shui Rong didn't expect Daiyu to ask him back. She showed a girlish liveliness and youthfulness, and laughed softly: "Ask God and worship Buddha. What you ask for is probably what you want in your heart. I don't know about others, but if it's Mei'er, "

After saying that, Shui Rong paused for a moment, looked at the girl's eyes like misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, and teased: "Isn't it because you are seeking marriage?"

Daiyu's heart skipped a beat when she heard this, her fair cheeks were dyed pink, her beautiful eyes stared at the young man, her eyebrows were raised like the drizzle on a spring mountain, and she spat: "My brother's words are so unreasonable."

How could she, a little girl, seek marriage? This bad brother was clearly playing a trick on her.

After saying that, Daiyu looked around and saw that the other sisters were concentrating on praying and did not notice what her brother said to her. Her heart relaxed slightly. If the sisters heard it, they would inevitably laugh at her.

At this moment, the girl was feeling ashamed and resentful towards someone. She wanted to hit him with her little pink fist if he offended him.

But the warmth in Dai Yufang's heart became gentler. She had been praying in front of the clay statue for her father who was far away in Yangzhou, and she was inevitably sad. However, after being teased by the young man, the sadness of missing her family was diluted a lot.

Only her brother noticed her emotions. It must be said that this brother really loved her and had the style of a caring brother.

Shui Rong saw the girl's annoyance and panic like a frightened rabbit. The corners of his mouth raised slightly, and Zhanran said: "I am an elder brother. It is normal to care about my sister's marriage. How can I not be serious?"

A brother is like a father. As Daiyu's godbrother, Shui Rong is also qualified to discuss Daiyu's marriage. Because of his status, to a certain extent, he has more decision-making power than Jia's mother.

Talking about Daiyu's marriage, Shui Rong's peripheral vision couldn't help but glance at Baoyu, who was chatting with Xiangyun and praying to God. They were childhood sweethearts, plus the grace of irrigating the crimson pearl fairy grass in the previous life. The kindness added together, thinking about Daiyu's love for Baoyu. Very emotional.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong felt inexplicably irritated in his heart. Such a beautiful and fairy-like daughter was so cheap with such a big face.

Probably a little hot-eyed.

As the legitimate daughter of Daiyu Houmen, Baoyu is not worthy of being the second wife of the Duke's Mansion. Baoyu is just enjoying the glory of Jia Mu's favor, and she really has a sense of immediacy like a big cabbage that makes a pig fall for her.

Furthermore, Baoyu is irresponsible and has no independent opinion. Although he takes special care of his daughter's family, as he said, a daughter who has been married is like a "dead fish eyeball."

In short, Baoyu is immature and likes delicate, young and beautiful girls. Daiyu is weak and charming at the moment, but once she becomes a woman...

It is said that only the new ones smile, but the old ones don't cry. Whether Daiyu who has become a "dead fish eyeball" can still be cherished by Baoyu has not yet been said.

The most important thing is the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Yuanchun was disliked by Princess Beijing because of her age, and there was a lot of friction during the period. Not to mention that Mrs. Wang was extremely disliked by Daiyu. She really wanted to marry Baoyu. These days I'm afraid it won't be easy.

Having said that, who made Daiyu "fall in love" with Baoyu? Shui Rong felt pity for Daiyu, and his forced intervention was probably ordinary in the original work, which made the sensitive Daiyu shed tears and die.

That's all, everything is as Daiyu pleases, and with his brother protecting her, everything will be safe and smooth.

When Daiyu heard this, her heart throbbed inexplicably, and she felt warmth flowing across her face.

It is natural for the brother to care about his sister's marriage, but he is too shy to do so.

With her bare hands gently circling a strand of green silk on her temples, Daiyu's bright eyes flashed and she asked softly: "Brother, don't you have what you want in your heart?"

Shui Rong looked at Daiyu quietly and understood that this girl who looked like a forest elf was shy and changed the subject. She chuckled and said, "Everyone in the world has wishes, so naturally I also want something."

Everyone has desires, whether for power, wealth or love. Even those who claim to be outsiders are not only seeking immortality and attaining the Tao, but Shui Rong, as a layman, has ordinary desires.

Daiyu blinked when she heard this, with a hint of curiosity in her eyebrows, and asked in a clear voice: "What do you want, brother?"

I wonder if I can do my part to repay my brother's love and care.

Shui Rong said seriously: "First, I want peace and prosperity for the country and the people, and second, I want peace and prosperity..."

"Pfft..."

Daiyu couldn't help but laugh out loud. Her beautiful eyes rolled around and she gave the boy an angry look. She held up her embroidered handkerchief and spat: "My brother and I were talking seriously, but he used words to coax me."

"The country is peaceful and the people are safe", this is a grand vision, but when paired with the young man's "seriousness", it seems extremely inconsistent, and most likely he is just making fun of her.

On the contrary, it was safe and smooth and somewhat believable.

This delicate laughter, like gold beads falling on a jade plate, attracted everyone's attention.

When Baoyu saw Daiyu's bright smile, he felt a little uncomfortable. He came closer and said, "What are my brother-in-law and sister talking about? Why are they so happy?"

Daiyu glanced at Baoyu with her beautiful eyes and let out a soft "hum", with a hint of disgust in her bright eyes like mist.

When she was asking her brother something, he interrupted her, making it difficult to ask her questions now, and she felt a little inexplicably sullen.

When Baoyu saw Daiyu's eyes, her face became as bitter as the Mid-Autumn Moon, and a touch of sadness filled her heart.

My sister started to dislike me.

Shui Rong doesn't care about this. In the original work, Daiyu often doesn't give Baoyu face.

Probably because of his sensitive mind, he used "pretentious" methods to confirm Baoyu's feelings for her, just like Daiyu often criticized him, which was also meant to confirm Shuirong's "family affection" for her sister.

With a chuckle, Shui Rong said, "It's nothing. I'm going back today, and I'm a little reluctant to leave."

The three-day marriage ceremony expires today, and the group is about to leave.

When Xiangyun who was approaching heard these words, his slightly baby-faced face pouted, and he pursed his pink lips and said, "Hey, I haven't had enough fun yet, I have to go back now."

Hearing this, Daiyu lowered her eyebrows and felt a sense of sadness in her heart. She came to Qingxu for three days and spent most of her time admiring the mountain scenery. Compared to the small back house, the wide mountains were obviously more attractive. The majestic feeling makes people feel so comfortable, and their bodies feel much lighter, and they don't know when they will be able to play again.

At this time, Baochai came over holding Tanchun's hand, looked at Xiangyun with a smile and said: "She is still a noble girl from a noble family, she just wants to have fun."

Daiyu glanced at Baochai and thought, "Who is this noble girl from a noble family?"

Shui Rong looked at the Baochai coming in one after another, with a gentle and touching smile hanging on his bright jade face.

After all, she is gentle and considerate, and knows the warmth and coldness, and this comes to "rescue" him again.

She was probably the kind sister-in-law.

After groaning, Shui Rong said, "Now that you've finished praying to God, you go back and pack up first, and be ready to go home at any time."

Hearing this, Baoyu looked hesitant for a moment, and suddenly said: "By the way, brother-in-law, the sisters are not going back to the Duke's Mansion, why don't we go back today to save ourselves the trouble."

Yesterday, I heard Jia's mother mention that her sisters were going back to the Duke's Mansion in two days, which made Baoyu so happy that he didn't sleep all night.

At this moment, Baoyu was so impatient that he could not wait for a day or two.

When Daiyu, Yingchun, and Xichun heard this, their expressions were filled with joy, and their hearts gradually became sad.

Not to mention that life in the palace is more relaxed and comfortable, but Baochai, Tanchun, and Xiangyun all stay in the palace. How can the sisters be happy when they are separated. Baoyu saw that the atmosphere had become quiet, and the sisters looked strange, and felt confused for a moment.

Why aren't the sisters happy that they can have fun together after returning to the Duke's mansion?

Shui Rong frowned slightly when he saw Baoyu's doubts. Baoyu only thought about himself and did not consider the thoughts of Daiyu and others, which seemed a bit selfish.

However, people who have been pampered since childhood will inevitably become self-centered. As long as they have no intention of harming others, there is no need to care.

With a slight cough, Shui Rong broke the dullness and said with a smile: "The sisters have to tidy up at the palace. I will send someone to take the sisters back to the palace in a day or two. Baoyu doesn't have to worry."

Baoyu was a little disappointed when he heard this, and looked sullen, but in the end he didn't say anything, and he just stayed there for a day or two.

Shui Rong ignored Baoyu, turned to look at the group of gold hairpins, and said, "I will pick you up to gather at the palace in a while, so that you can have fun."

When Baoyu heard that Shuirong wanted to invite his sisters to the palace to have fun, his face turned pale. He finally understood that he couldn't go to the palace of Beijing. If his sister went, wouldn't he be asked to read those idiosyncratic books again? He really wanted him life.

At this moment, the young man's heart was inevitably filled with resentment towards his brother-in-law who had put him in a disadvantageous situation.

I regard you as my "brother-in-law", but you want to poach me.

Daiyu sighed softly when she heard this, pursed her pink lips, and said softly: "When people get together, they part ways. When we get together, we are happy, but when we part ways, we feel cold. Being cold makes us sad, so it is better not to get together, for example When the flower blooms, it makes people admire it, but when it fades, it makes people sad, so it is better not to bloom."

Shui Rong was silent when he heard the words. He stared at the girl and saw the sadness in her eyebrows, and he understood it in his heart.

In the original work, Daiyu is naturally fond of separation and dislikes getting together. The biggest reason is that when they get together, none of the sisters have any close relatives, no one is father and son, or mother and son. There is always someone present, but Daiyu is always alone. No one named Lin.

This kind of gathering will only remind Lin Daiyu of her home and her long-dead parents. She will definitely feel sad in her heart, and naturally she won't like to get together.

Although Daiyu now has a brother who loves and cares for her, he is still the "Qian" brother after all. She has to go back to Jia's house when she should. Frequent movements make Daiyu look more like an outsider, and she is emotionally moved by the situation.

Tanchun looked at Daiyu's bright eyes, which were as bright as mist and rain, and blinked her eyes. As she looked at Shenfei, she was full of playfulness and cuteness, bright and public, and said: "What Sister Lin said, didn't it hurt my brother-in-law?" Heart."

Daiyu was startled when she heard this. She raised her beautiful eyes slightly and stared at the young man. Seeing that his face was as calm as ever, she couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Yes, when faced with her brother's invitation, she rejected him. Wouldn't it be that this "family relationship" was ruined?

Even though there is no blood relationship, her brother loves and cares for her more than her own brother.

Thinking of this, Daiyu's face turned pale, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and there was a faint luster in her passionate eyes. Her teeth bit her pink lips tightly, and her peach-like lips were white.

My brother won't dislike her because of this.

Seeing this, Shui Rong stretched out his hand to caress the beauty's head, and said kindly: "Zhen'er, my brother's heart is not so fragile, don't think too much."

Daiyu felt the young man's gentle caress, and a hint of warmth passed through her fingertips, making Daiyu gradually feel at peace.

She raised her fair face and looked at the young man, a strange look flashed through her clear eyes, she said softly "Hmm", wiped the corners of her eyes with the embroidered handkerchief, turned her head and looked at Tan Chun, Her pink lips pursed slightly and she said, "I have hurt my brother-in-law's heart too much, so don't come here to sow discord."

When Tan Chun heard this, her face was slightly startled, then she smiled. Sister Lin's mouth was as sharp and mean as ever.

Looking up, she happened to see the young man looking at her, with a hint of admiration in his bright eyes. His jade cheeks warmed slightly, and his heart felt proud.

Her brother-in-law turned out to be someone who understood her.

At this moment, a graceful figure walked in, with a hint of timidity in her voice, and said, "Your Majesty."

Shui Rong looked back and saw that the beauty was wearing an emerald green skirt, with a pearl hairpin on her temples, bright eyes, white teeth, and delicate skin. She was none other than Second Sister You.

"Second sister, is something wrong?"

Second Sister You heard the young man calling her niece's name, and her heart was slightly happy. She raised her beautiful face, looked at the young man with her beautiful eyes, and said softly: "To answer the question of the prince, the princess asked me to ask the prince whether he is ready to return to the palace." .”

What the princess ordered was justifiable.

Shui Rong nodded when he heard the words and said: It's getting late, it's time to go back. "

While talking about this matter, Yuanchun made arrangements, and they felt quite sympathetic to each other.

Since I plan to go back home, it's better to go back as soon as possible to avoid walking on mountain roads in the dark and causing any trouble.

After saying that, Shui Rong looked at the group of gold hairpins and said with a smile, "You guys should go back and clean up."

Although Chai Dai and the others were reluctant to leave, they still followed suit and left, returning to the house to pack their belongings.

When he raised his eyes, Shui Rong saw Second Sister You standing with lowered eyes and not leaving. His eyes flashed, he moved closer and asked softly: "Second Sister, is there anything else?"

Second Sister You trembled when she heard this. Xiuya's face was full of shyness and panic, and she said in a trembling voice: "No...it's okay."

She originally wanted to say a few words to the young man she was in love with, but as soon as the young man spoke, the second sister You who had gathered up her courage was immediately discouraged and wanted to run away.

Just as Second Sister You turned around to leave in a panic, a warm hand grabbed her wrist, causing the beauty to be stunned.

There is no need to say who the person who captured her is, it can only be that handsome young man, she is... having a skin-to-skin kiss.

Thinking of this, the beauty's heart throbbed, and an inexplicable sweetness came to her heart.

Shui Rong didn't realize he was there, and pulled the panicked beauty in front of him, stretched out his hand to pinch the beauty's chin and lifted it up. The face, as beautiful as a hibiscus flower, appeared before his eyes, making people's hearts flutter.

Second Sister You, who is even more handsome than Sister Feng, is really bright and charming.

Pursing his lips, Shui Rong said in a warm voice: "I am not a bad person. How come the second sister wants to run away when she sees me?"

Being timid and timid is not as good as welcoming the spring with gentleness and silence. It is probably just humble love.

Second Sister You was startled when she heard this, her beautiful eyes looked at the young man in surprise, and even the shyness in her heart was temporarily forgotten.

It was too late for her to get close to the prince, so she never thought of escaping.

Looking at the beauty's lost look, there is a hint of coquettishness in her charm, which makes people's hearts flutter and they can't control themselves.

Involuntarily, the young man leaned forward and pressed his lips against the glistening lips.

After a while, Shui Rong whispered softly: "Okay, from now on, listen to the princess, there will be a place for the second sister in the palace."

The second sister was originally the person arranged by Yuanchun, and she would serve him sooner or later. In this case, Shuirong stamped his seal in advance to declare his sovereignty.

Besides, how could Shui Rong not know about Second Sister You's thoughts? In the final analysis, this is the trouble caused by his handsome face, and this is also the heart of An Ding beauty.

At this moment, Second Sister You's beautiful cheeks were flushed with embarrassment, and upon hearing the young man's words, an unspeakable joy surged through her heart.

It's great that the prince finally accepted her.

Thinking of this, Second Sister You looked at the young man with her beautiful eyes, nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I will serve you wholeheartedly in the future."

She was able to enter the palace because of the princess's kindness. Needless to say, the second sister also had to serve the mistress wholeheartedly. This was also her duty as a concubine.

Shui Rong smiled and nodded when he heard the words, stretched out his hand to pinch the beauty's pink cheeks, and said softly: "Okay, let's go tell Yuanchun to prepare to return home."

Second Sister You, her cheeks as red as blood, responded and left with cheerful steps.

Upon seeing this, Shui Rong didn't say much, and instead ordered his guards to prepare to return home.

Half an hour later, the group prepared the carriage, left a generous amount of money for incense, and left Qingxu Temple in a mighty manner.

Arriving in the city, the carriages parted ways. Jia Mu and her party went back to the Duke's Mansion, Zhang Pan'er went back to Prince Yong's Mansion, and Shui Rong and his party went back to Prince Beijing's Mansion.

(End of this chapter)