Red Mansion Beijingwang

Beijing Palace.

In the spacious flower hall, the Dowager Concubine Beijing, Aunt Xue, Keqing, Chai and Dai, Tanchun, Yingchun, Xichun, Xiangyun, Baoqin, the You sisters, and the indifferent Xing Xiuyun were all present.

The lights are bright and colorful, and the room is filled with pearls and jades in all colors, just like a beautiful picture.

Today is different from the past, as it is Baochai's coming-of-age ceremony. There is a square stage in the hall, and below the stage are a complete range of chairs. The coffee table and chairs are filled with all kinds of fruits, almonds, tea, and snacks.

At this time, Baochai was wearing a blue Cuiyan shirt and a green grass pleated skirt with scattered flowers and mist. She wore a red gold coiled dragon necklace around her neck and a bean green palace belt around the hem of her skirt. Her long brocade hair was tied into a bun with a red jade and coral hairpin, and a row of pendants and glass curtains were inserted under the hairpin. Her elegant face was painted with a light plum blossom makeup, which made her look even more charming and graceful.

Aunt Xue was sitting on one side. She was delighted to see that her daughter's coming-of-age ceremony was quite grand. If she didn't take it seriously, wouldn't it mean that her daughter was not favored?

Concubine Beijing looked at everyone in the hall. Her bright eyes beneath her willow-leaf eyebrows shone brightly like stars, and her charming face had a hint of unnaturalness.

Except for Aunt Xue, everyone else in the room is that monkey's confidant. What's going on with her?

Fortunately, Yuanchun was pregnant and was nurturing her baby in "Feng Yiting", and the Zhen sisters were accompanying her, so they did not join in the fun. Otherwise, Concubine Beijing would have been at a loss as to how to face Yuanchun.

Should I call her daughter-in-law or younger sister? Maybe it should be older sister!
Thinking of this, Concubine Beijing felt ashamed and couldn't help but spit and curse that bastard. He had to provoke her for no reason. It was truly a bad fate.

With an inexplicable thought in mind, after taking the script, Concubine Beijing looked at the bright and charming Baochai, handed the script to her, and said with a sweet smile: "Bao girl, you are the star today, you choose the play you like first."

Baochai tried to decline at first, but when she saw that the Concubine Beijing would not let her take it, she had no choice but to take the script and began to read it. With a slight turn of her almond-shaped eyes, she selected a piece from "Journey to the West", which the Concubine Beijing usually loved to listen to.

After a short while, there were gongs and drums being played on the stage, and some "Yiya-ya-ya" sounds being made.

Here, Xiangyun swung her short legs and looked towards the door, saying with a hint of anger in her tone, "Sister Bao is having her birthday, why hasn't my brother-in-law come back yet?"

Daiyu was wearing a lotus-colored dress. When she heard Xiangyun's complaint, her eyes, which looked like mist and rain, flickered slightly under her two curved eyebrows. She said, "Brother is a very busy man. You won't see him often. Just watch the show quietly!"

He is a very busy man. He is rarely seen by his brother on weekdays. Now, who knows, he might be tripped up by his sister who may come from somewhere, and even miss the birth of Bao-sister's child.

A big radish with a flowery heart.

"Hmph" Xiangyun pursed her lips and snorted, rolled her eyes at Daiyu, and said nothing.

Baochai, the main character, heard the conversation between the two. She looked at Daiyu with her bright almond-shaped eyes, which flickered slightly, as if carrying some inexplicable meaning.

She knew Lin girl's personality best. People like her were definitely not the kind who liked to make trouble for no reason. Only when facing people close to her would her temper be revealed without any concealment.

It’s just that Lin girl’s closeness to her brother-in-law is a little too close. It doesn’t seem like the affection of a younger sister for her older brother, but more like the resentment of a little girl.

She must be overthinking it!

After a while, Shui Rong finally arrived. Seeing the room full of beautiful girls, the visual enjoyment made him feel comfortable and a sense of pride surged in his heart.

The room is full of exotic flowers and plants, except for the one rapeseed flower that is almost yellow, all of them are mine.

Everyone in the room also saw Shui Rong, their bright eyes flickered with different expressions.

Especially Yingchun, her crystal clear eyes showed a bit of shyness and joy, and her rosy face was lightly flushed.

That day, the young man was intimate with her, but they didn't do anything else. However, the unprecedented experience still makes Yingchun dazed and she can't forget it for a long time.

She belongs to her brother-in-law now.

It's just that the eldest sister and the third sister are both my brother-in-law's people. It would be difficult to explain to the decent girls in the Duke's Mansion that they all moved into the Prince's Palace at once, so they decided to delay it for the time being and wait for the right time before my brother-in-law makes it public.

It was all a secret between the two of them now.

Well, don’t get excited, just stay calm.

Concubine Beijing looked at the young man in front of her, her heart moved, her hair under her skirt slightly twitched, and she spat softly, "You monkey, you came just now, the daylily is cold."

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, and looked up at the charming face of the beauty, his eyes flickering slightly, and said: "I have some official business to be busy, so I am delayed for a while, I hope mother will not be offended."

This is not a draw. I am convinced!

For some reason, Concubine Beijing's heart trembled, and she vaguely sensed the boy's ill intentions. She seemed to recall something, and her rosy face became slightly hot. She glared at the boy with her beautiful eyes, and then turned her head away in panic.

This monkey can be really cruel when he gets angry. It's been so many years since he was slapped by anyone, let alone with a slap. It makes me feel embarrassed just thinking about it.

If you dare to slap her again, don't blame her for being merciless.
Shui Rong sat down next to Concubine Beijing, the fragrance of the beauty lingering in his nose. He looked at the splendid Baochai with a sidelong glance and said in a gentle voice: "Bao girl, today is your birthday. Brother-in-law will grant you a wish. Just tell me what you want and brother-in-law will grant it to you."

Jigui is a girl's coming-of-age ceremony. On such an important day, Shuirong naturally cannot be stingy. Gold and silver jewelry are tacky. It is more realistic to have a "vision".

After all, the vision of the prince is not something that can be fulfilled casually. If handled properly, the value gained will far exceed gold and silver, and it will also show that he is sincere.

Of course, Shui Rong also knew that Baochai was sensible and reasonable, and would never do anything to force others, otherwise Shui Rong would not have boasted so much.

With a "puff", Xiangyun quickly covered her mouth with her hand, her eyebrows curved, as if she was trying hard to control her voice.

Everyone's eyes were attracted by Xiangyun's laughter, and they were all a little confused. Her brother-in-law didn't tell any jokes, so why could Xiangyun not help laughing out loud?

Xiangyun also felt that she was being rude, her face flushed red, and she said hurriedly, "I just thought of something fun, don't pay attention to me."

Daiyu knew that Xiangyun was very clever, and it was definitely not as she said. Her bright eyes flashed, and she said in a coquettish voice, "What's so funny? Yun girl, don't hide it. Tell it to amuse everyone."

Xiangyun heard this and saw that everyone was curious. She pursed her lips and looked at Shui Rong and Yingchun with her bright eyes before she smiled and said, "It's nothing. I just remember that when my second sister came of age and had her birthday last time, my brother-in-law also promised her a wish. This time, Baojie's birthday is also a wish."

As she spoke, Xiangyun looked at the young man with her bright eyes, and with a hint of joking in her eyes, she asked, "Brother-in-law, can you give us sisters a vision for our coming-of-age celebrations?"

Everyone came back to their senses after hearing what was said. Most of them had participated in Yingchun's coming-of-age ceremony, so they knew the reason. When they heard Xiangyun mention it, they found it quite funny for a moment and couldn't help but chuckle with their hands covering their mouths.

Shui Rong was quite speechless at this moment. As expected of the clever Xiangyun, her thoughts were so fresh and unconventional that she could even think of this.
After taking a look at Xiangyun who was talking and laughing, Shui Rong thought about it and said, "Since Miss Yun has asked for this, as your brother-in-law, I can't be partial to one and not to the other. Well, when you two are of marriageable age, I will grant you a wish."

The character of these golden hairpins in the hall is still guaranteed, and Shui Rong is not worried about any trouble because of this. It's just a small wish and it's no big deal.

At worst, the right of interpretation is still in Shui Rong's hands, and now he is just trying to have some fun.

Everyone had different expressions when they heard the words. Xiangyun's eyes were sparkling, Baoqin's bright eyes were shining, Xichun's calmness was composed, Daiyu's eyes were full of beautiful autumn water, and Keqing's feeling of loss was felt.

At this time, Concubine Beijing also felt a little disappointed. At her age, she had been an adult for many years. In a few years, she would be old and ugly. What kind of vision would she have?

Hey. Wait, who cares about this monkey’s vision, bah.

Aunt Xue's heart was moved, and she looked at Baochai with some expectation and hope in her eyes. She would find some free time later to discuss it with Baochai, and she couldn't waste the time.

After the opera, Baochai took the script and immediately handed it to the Dowager Consort Beijing, saying, "Dowager Consort, please order one act."

Concubine Beijing did not refuse, she took the script and started flipping through it, just as she was thinking about which play to choose, her body suddenly trembled, and she almost couldn't help shouting.
"Mother, what's wrong?" Shui Rong asked, his tone full of concern.

When Concubine Beijing saw that everyone's eyes were on her, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and a layer of barely noticeable rouge floated on her snowy face. She coughed lightly and said, "Nothing, I just saw an interesting show."

As she spoke, Concubine Beijing casually selected a play. After handing over the script, her bright eyes glared at him obscurely, and her eyes were full of anger. There were so many people around, and this monkey dared to touch me. I'm going to die!

At this time, Shui Rong gently stroked the straight hair under the beautiful girl's skirt, and looked at the beautiful girl with a sidelong glance. Her fair face was rosy, and he smiled and said, "Pin'er's complexion is getting better and better."

Daiyu's face had a sickly look before, but now it looks rosy, which shows that the care she has taken over the past year has improved her complexion and has not been in vain.

Daiyu heard this and looked at the young man with her eyes as bright as autumn water. She pinched a strand of black hair that fell from his jade shoulder with her bare hands, blinked, and said softly, "It's all thanks to my brother's care. I would like to thank him here."

In the past year, I have never been short of nourishing bird's nests every day. Living in a palace, I don't have so many troubles. I am in a good mood and my body is getting better naturally.

Apart from other things, my insomnia has been alleviated a lot, and even the cough caused by the change of seasons is not that severe anymore.
All of this was because of the young man in front of her. The girl was deeply moved.

Shui Rong smiled and said, "We are a family, there is nothing to thank or not. As long as Pin'er is healthy, I will be relieved as her brother."

Daiyu felt a sweet feeling in her heart as she listened to the young man's caring words. Her long eyelashes trembled. She lowered her head slightly and said "hmm". A faint, imperceptible blush appeared on her fair face.

He clearly has her in his heart, but he pretends to be ignorant.

But it was precisely because of this that Daiyu understood more clearly the boy's love for her. The boy had no ulterior motives towards her. This feeling of being silently cared for was truly sweet.

On the other side, Concubine Beijing looked at the young man who was "openly" chatting with Daiyu. She felt ashamed and annoyed, and two rosy blushes appeared on her rosy face.

If she hadn't felt the thick palm pressing straight down on her, she would have really thought the boy was just chatting casually. What a hypocrite he really was.

She was annoyed and wanted to push the young man away, but for some reason, in this noisy atmosphere, an indescribable throbbing surged in her heart, and she was reluctant to let him go.

I think if I make some noise, someone might notice it.

Anyway, the monkey didn't do anything out of line.
Concubine Beijing suppressed the throbbing in her heart, staring at the singing actors on the stage. Suddenly, her heart trembled, and the hair under her skirt came together to hold the young man's hand, and her charming face flushed suddenly.

How dare he!

At this moment, Concubine Beijing's heart was trembling. She could no longer ignore it. She stood up from the chair and said, "I'm a little tired. You guys can play by yourselves."

Having said that, he ignored everyone's surprised looks and left with a stumbling step.

If she stayed any longer, she was afraid that the boy would become more and more demanding. After all, it was because of her indulgence that the boy became so arrogant and abused her in every way.

We can't spoil this monkey anymore. This is a warning. She must say "no" next time.

Shui Rong curled his lips slightly when he saw this, but he didn't pay too much attention to it. He picked up the script, took a look at it, and calmly ordered the "Man Chuang Hu" act.

Do you understand who is in charge now? It is Tiangang who spoils her. Wan'er dares to act so bossy.

When everyone saw Concubine Beijing leave, no one said anything. Then Aunt Xue, Keqing, Daiyu, Xiangyun, Ying, Tan, and Xi all took over and performed, making the event lively and lively.

I don’t know how long it was before the music ended and everyone dispersed. They all drank a lot of wine and left feeling a little tipsy.

At this time, the night was falling, and a hazy moon hung in the sky, shining with silver light, sprinkling the entire palace with a hint of hazy tranquility.

On the corridor, Shui Rong and Daiyu walked together along the corridor.

Daiyu walked gracefully, glanced at the young man, and asked curiously, "Brother, Sister Bao is having her birthday today, why don't you go and see her off?"

Of all the sisters, only she was sent away. This made Daiyu curious and happy.

Shui Rong smiled when he heard this: "I am not worried about you, I will send you back first."

In fact, this is not true. He missed Baochai simply because Baochai was shy and it was not convenient to see her off in front of so many people. He would go to Hengwuyuan to find Baochai later.

After all, today is Baochai's coming-of-age day. Such an important day must be given to Baochai an unforgettable coming-of-age gift so that she will remember it in her heart.

After raising a child for so long, it’s time for him to marry.

When Daiyu heard this, her heart trembled slightly. A hint of shyness appeared under her two curved eyebrows. Her crystal clear eyes flickered slightly, as if twinkling stars.

Although it was a bit unkind, from her brother's words, it seemed that her weight in his heart was a little more important than that of Bao-jie, which made the girl happy.

Shui Rong was unaware of him. He looked at Daiyu, whose fair face was tinged with red, and said softly, "If Pin'er is not good at drinking, you should have drunk less just now. You haven't recovered yet, so you can't slack off."

Earlier at the banquet, everyone was in high spirits and made some drinking games. Daiyu drank a few more glasses of rice wine.

Daiyu's heart was filled with warmth. Her crystal clear eyes stared at the young man, blinked, and said playfully, "I can drink a lot. I just drank a few glasses before, and nothing happened."

Shui Rong looked at the girl's delicate appearance, chuckled, and said, "This wine has an aftereffect. You may say it's okay now, but be careful to get dizzy when the wind blows later."

This is what happens to people who have been drinking. They say it’s fine, but when the wind blows, the alcohol takes effect and they become uncomfortable.

As he spoke, Shui Rong reminded: "Zijuan, hold your daughter a little."

Seeing the young man so thoughtful and considerate, Daiyu felt as sweet as honey in her heart. However, although her words were caring, they still looked down on her. Therefore, the girl developed a rebellious mentality and avoided Zijuan's hand that wanted to help her. She said, "Brother, please don't look down on me. I am... "

Before she could finish her words, Daiyu stumbled and fell as she was hiding from Zijuan.

Shui Rong was quick to reach out and grab the girl's hand, pulling her into his arms. He frowned and said, "Look, I told you to be more careful, but you almost fell down!"

Daiyu's petite body fell into the boy's arms, a faint scent of incense lingering between her upturned noses. For a moment, her mind was in a trance and a feeling of shyness surged in her heart.

She was hugged by her brother.
At this moment, Zijuan came forward and said hurriedly: "Miss, are you okay? It's all my fault for not being careful enough."

Daiyu came to her senses and was about to leave the boy in shame, but when her feet touched the ground, a piercing pain surged into her heart, and the girl couldn't help but scream out and frowned.

pain! !

Shui Rong gently supported the girl's shoulders and said with concern: "But you sprained your ankle."

Daiyu said softly, frowned, and with a hint of annoyance in her heart, she lowered her head and said, "It seems so."

He said he wanted to prove himself, but now, he seems to be becoming more and more embarrassed.

Shui Rong didn't know what to say for a moment when he heard this. After all, Lin Daiyu was frail and would be hurt if she moved a little too vigorously. She was truly a sister who was held in the palm of one's hand.

After thinking about it for a while, Shui Rong suddenly said, "Pin'er, I'll carry you back first, okay?"

Now that her foot has been sprained, she needs to be more careful. If Daiyu is hurt worse because of a momentary negligence, she will regret it deeply. The best way is to carry Daiyu back first.

Zijuan is a girl and weak, so Shuirong has to do the job for her.

At this moment, Daiyu was half leaning on Shui Rong. When she heard the young man's words, her heart trembled involuntarily. She tilted her head and looked at the young man. Her crystal clear eyes under her two curved eyebrows were like a pool of clear water. Her eyes were sparkling. She bit her pink lips lightly with her pearly teeth and then she murmured "hmm".

I asked my brother to hold me because I was injured. It was an emergency. (End of this chapter)