Red Mansion Beijingwang

Beijing Prince's Mansion, Fengyiting.

In the spacious flower hall, Shui Rong and Yuan Chun sat at the table to eat. There were four dishes and four bowls, four meat dishes and four vegetable dishes, which made the table quite full.

Shui Rong picked up a piece of salt-fried pork and placed it in Yuanchun's bowl, saying softly, "Madam, when you are free, please make other arrangements for the 煩烟."

It has been two days since Xing Xiyan returned from the Duke Rong's Mansion. After all, she is a guest in the palace, so her food, clothing, housing and transportation are all the same as those of a guest. However, since the token has been given to her, she cannot be left out of the treatment she deserves.

Smoke? Arrangement?
Upon hearing this, Yuanchun paused for a moment as she was picking up the food. She raised her beautiful head and looked at the young man eating with her bright eyes. She thought for a moment and asked softly, "What do you mean, my husband?"

Originally she was called Miss, but now not only the title has changed, but there are also other arrangements. Could it be that they are going to take her into the mansion?
When the marriage was first decided, it was discussed privately, so it was normal that Yuanchun didn't know about it, so Shui Rong explained, "Two days ago, when I was at the Duke's Mansion, Yuyan's father came to me on purpose, saying that his innocent daughter entering the palace would be detrimental to her reputation, and he wanted an explanation. I thought Yuyan had a good character, so I gave him an explanation and let Yuyan enter the palace."

Yuanchun was convinced when she heard this. She had guessed that this would happen when Xing Yuyan often stayed at the palace. Otherwise, she would not have mentioned it specifically when she was at the Duke of Rong's mansion.

Humph, he has a good character. I'm afraid he has a good appearance too.

Yuanchun pursed her crystal pink lips slightly, lowered her head and replied, "I understand. I'll ask Baoqin to arrange it later."

Although she knew it and was mentally prepared, she still felt a little disgusted when the time came. Her husband was a good person, but he was becoming more and more fickle. He really fell in love with every woman he met. In such a huge palace, she didn't know how many new people there would be in the future.

Alas, there's nothing we can do about it. After all, she married a prince, so having concubines is normal.

Shui Rong looked at the resentment on the beautiful woman's jade-like face, and felt a little guilty. He knew Yuanchun was magnanimous, but he still felt a little emotional after doing it again and again.

After a pause, Shui Rong put down his bowl and chopsticks, placed them on the beautiful woman's soft hands, and said gently: "If my lady doesn't like it, why don't you let Yu Yan go back."

When Yuanchun heard this, her bright eyes met the boy's gaze, and she raised her two curved eyebrows, as if with a hint of sarcasm, and asked back, "Husband, are you willing to give it up?"

Water soluble: "."

It's just a woman, what's the big deal? Well, Yuanchun was right. Thinking of Xing Yuyan's quiet and gentle appearance, Shui Rong felt itchy, yet reluctant to let her go.

Yuanchun looked at the young man in silence and understood that men are usually greedy and want something new. Her husband is a man of integrity, so naturally he is the same.

Pursing her pink lips, Yuanchun rolled her eyes at the young man and said softly, "I was just joking with you, but you took it seriously. Besides, if I really let Sister Yuyan go back, how can I live my life in the future?"

As the saying goes, "A wife is not as good as a concubine, a concubine is not as good as a secret lover, and a secret lover is not as good as not being able to have one." Men, the more you can't get something, the more you will feel itchy and you may do something foolish in private, which is a disaster.

It's okay to be greedy for the novelty for a while, but it won't be worth it after a while. The fact that he can tell her now obviously means that he still has her in his heart. If he doesn't know what's good for him, he might end up annoying her.

What Yuanchun didn't know was that Shui Rong was actually already stunningly beautiful in private. Not to mention the normal ones in "Heaven and Earth", Yingchun, Xiangyun, Baoqin, and even the two nephews' wives and three sisters-in-law, what was even more amazing was even the stepmother, Concubine Beijing. It was really a mess.

Shui Rong chuckled when he heard this, but did not refute it. He replied, "My lady, what you said makes sense. I will listen to you."

In fact, he also understood that returning to his daughter's home would undoubtedly be destructive, and the reason why he said this was just to take a step back.

Yuanchun couldn't help laughing when she heard that. What do you mean by listening to her? It was obviously you who had lustful thoughts. She rolled her eyes at the boy from under her willow-leaf eyebrows and didn't answer him, concentrating on eating.

Shui Rong looked at the tranquil Yuanchun intently, and a faint light flashed across his eyes under his delicate eyebrows. He said unintentionally, "Madam, I heard that the old lady intends to match Baoyu and Pin'er. Is this true?"

Ever since Daiyu and Shui Rong mentioned this matter, he has kept it in mind. Since Yuanchun is so magnanimous, shouldn't he take this opportunity to settle the matter?

Yuanchun was startled when she heard this. She looked at Shui Rong with her sparkling eyes and nodded, "Yes, it is true. It's just that my grandmother has this intention. I don't know where my husband heard it from."

Asking her now, is it possible that he wants to confront her? Why is it that one Xing Yanyan is not enough, and another Pin'er is needed?
Shui Rong was startled for a moment, then said calmly, "When I was at the Duke's Mansion, I went to see my sisters first, and when I was chatting with Pin'er, she mentioned this unintentionally."

Since Lady Jia only had this intention, it was obvious that the news had not been leaked. If she were to deal with it casually, it would only arouse suspicion. It would be better to tell her directly and appear frank.

Yuanchun couldn't help laughing when she heard this. If she hadn't seen through some trick, she would have really believed her husband's lies. But now she was afraid that her sister was expressing her true feelings and her brother was anxious.

As expected, my husband and Pin'er have been in love with each other for a long time.

Yuanchun ate the piece of salt-fried pork, pursed her lips, and said softly, "Baoyu and Pin'er have been childhood sweethearts, and their ages are suitable, so grandma wanted to strengthen the relationship."

As she spoke, Yuanchun stared at the young man and asked pointedly, "My dear, don't you think Baoyu and Pin'er are a match made in heaven?"

Humph, eating from the bowl and looking at the pot, I have never seen anyone so greedy.

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows slightly, and suddenly felt a little disgusted. He looked up at Yuanchun who was chewing slowly, and said, "That's not necessarily the case. Maybe they are just brother and sister. When it comes to relationships, it's better for both parties to be in love with each other."

Yuanchun almost laughed out loud when she heard this. Since ancient times, people believed that marriages were arranged by parents and matchmakers, and most of the time the couple had never even met each other before the marriage, so how could there be any feelings to speak of?

When she married Shui Rong, she was even despised. How could there be any love between them? If she had not gotten along with him and been convinced by his torments, it would have been difficult for them to have a harmonious relationship.

Now, my husband even made such an excuse for Pin'er. It's really funny.

Thinking of this, Yuanchun's sparkling eyes flashed a sly look under her bright eyebrows, and she joked, "Baoyu and Pin'er grew up together, they are innocent and have a deep affection for each other. I think if they get married, they will be as harmonious as us in the future."

When Shui Rong heard the word "later", his handsome brows frowned, and he couldn't help feeling depressed. He looked up at Yuanchun, picked up the bowl and started eating.

To be honest, Yuanchun did nothing wrong. Shui Rong couldn't be angry with her just because of something he didn't like.

Yuanchun looked at the young man's depressed expression, her bright starry eyes flashed, and her heart eased a little. You know, men are mostly face-conscious, and will turn their backs on you if you say something unpleasant. It was already very good that her husband didn't turn his back on her.

To be honest, since they got married, her husband has never given her the cold shoulder, let alone said harsh words to her.

Thinking of this, Yuanchun's heart warmed up, her bright eyes under her willow-leaf brows were full of light, and she said in a gentle voice: "My husband, although my grandmother has this intention, my mother does not agree. It is also very good to let Pin'er and Baoyu be brother and sister."

If she keeps teasing him, her husband will feel uncomfortable again. Not to mention, looking at her husband's expression, it seems that he has developed feelings for Pin'er. He probably didn't succeed. If he did, it would probably be the same.

"Oh, what did the old lady say?"

Shui Rong became interested after hearing this and started asking. After all, in the Rongguo Mansion, it was always Lady Jia who made the decision, so there was nothing that could be done even if Lady Wang disagreed.

Yuanchun smiled and said, "My mother doesn't agree, so it's hard for me to say anything. I talked about this the other day, but I didn't force it."

Shui Rong felt a little relieved when he heard this. He could tell Yuanchun directly about Xing Yuyan's matter, but as for Daiyu, after all, she was related to Lady Jia and Baoyu, it would be difficult for him to tell Yuanchun directly.

Since Grandmother Jia is not urging me, there is no need to be anxious. I should put Daiyu's matter aside for now and wait for a suitable opportunity to talk to Yuanchun in detail.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong put down his bowl and chopsticks, stared at Yuanchun's plump jade face, stood up and said, "My wife, I remember that I have some things to do, so I will go back first."

Yuanchun was startled when she heard this. She looked up at the young man and said with a bow, "My dear husband, take care."

Shui Rong nodded, stared at the beauty's plump face, stretched out his hand to pinch her jaw, leaned forward, sucked on Yuanchun's crystal lips, and said softly: "Rest early, don't get tired."

The touch of lips made Yuanchun shy, and a light blush appeared on her plump face. She looked at the young man's departing back, her bright eyes full of stars, and secretly spit in her heart. I thought my husband would stay the night, but who would have thought that he would leave without even finishing his meal, as if I were a tiger hiding from her.

Tsk, it’s not like you don’t know it, you’re just feeling guilty.

It was already dark, with the moon and stars dim. After Shui Rong left Feng Yi Courtyard, he walked along the corridor holding a paper lantern. After crossing a stone bridge, he saw a light of Longcui Temple in the distance, which made Shui Rong's heart move.

Facing the magnanimous Yuanchun, Shui Rong felt a little guilty and depressed. Since the lights were on at Master Miaoyu's place, he might as well go there to drink tea and talk about Taoism to relieve his depression.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong headed towards Longcui Temple.

Inside Longcui Temple.

In the solemn nunnery, Miaoyu and Xing Yuyan sat opposite each other. The candlelight on the table flickered, and the orange-yellow light was diffuse, reflecting on the beauty's cheeks, adding a touch of softness.

Miaoyu, dressed in a Taoist robe, gently stroked a string of Buddhist beads in her hand. Under her curved willow-leaf eyebrows, her clear and bright eyes looked at the girl sitting opposite her and asked in a clear voice: "Yan Yan, you are not at peace, what is bothering you?"

Originally, Miaoyu planned to recite some Buddhist scriptures and chant some Buddha's name before going to bed as it was getting late. However, Xing Yuyan suddenly came to her house and said that she wanted to chat with her. However, for some reason, the girl looked a little unnatural, as if she was talking about something else and it was obvious that she was troubled by something.

Xing Yuyan, who was wearing a deep blue dress, sat on the futon. When she heard Miaoyu's words, her delicate body trembled slightly, and she shook her head gently and said, "It's nothing, don't think too much."

Ever since she received the token, Xing Xiyan's heart has been in turmoil. Fortunately, during the two days she has been in the palace, the prince has not taken the initiative to look for her, which makes Xing Xiyan feel both relieved and a little bit strange, and uneasy.

In the palace, the person Xing Yuyan was most familiar with was Miaoyu, so she came to talk to Miaoyu to relieve her boredom.

But how could he say these things directly to Miaoyu, especially to her? The thought of it made him feel a little embarrassed.

Miaoyu frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said softly, "You and I have known each other for many years, and we always talk about everything. Why are you so cautious now? If that's the case, why bother to entertain me?"

Xing Yuyan listened to Miaoyu's words and a wry smile appeared on her beautiful face. Miaoyu was aloof by nature, so it was not surprising that she had such a personality, and she did not take it seriously.

Staring at Miaoyu, who seemed to be indifferent to worldly affairs, Xing Yuyan's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and she asked with a red face, "Sister Miaoyu, how are you and the prince doing now?"

Miaoyu's crystal-clear face blushed, and her clear eyes beneath her curved eyebrows were filled with a hint of shame and annoyance. She asked in a trembling voice, "Why are you asking these questions?"

Xing Yuyan had witnessed what happened between her and the prince with her own eyes, but the two of them tacitly avoided talking about it, and everything was fine. However, she never expected that Xing Yuyan would suddenly ask about it at this moment.

"Nothing, I was just worried about you, so I asked casually." Xing Xiyan lowered her head, a rosy blush appeared on her beautiful face, and her heart began to beat fast.

She didn't know why she suddenly asked this question, and now she felt a little regretful.

Miaoyu's heart trembled slightly when she heard this. Looking at the girl with her brows lowered and eyes downcast, her beautiful eyes flashed. She thought that instead of avoiding it, it would be better to be frank.

At this time, as long as you are not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed.

Suppressing the throbbing in her heart, Miaoyu's clear eyes flashed with a touch of disappointment, and she said quietly: "It's just a trial in the mortal world, not worth mentioning."

I still remember the discussion with Shui Rong at that time. He used the trial of the mortal world to humiliate her. Now it seems that the young man is rarely seen on weekdays and only looks for her when he needs her. To her, it is indeed just a test in the mortal world.

Listening to Miaoyu's sad words, Xing Yanyan frowned and said softly: "Although you are a monk, you are still a person in the secular world. Why do you need to tie yourself up in shackles?"

You have such a perfect relationship with the prince, but now you say it is not worth mentioning. Does Miaoyu not take a girl's innocence seriously and belittle herself?
What kind of worldly trials are you talking about? Why are you using your own innocence as a test, or are you doing some "feeding the devil with your own body" drama? Are you trying to convert the prince?
Besides, she clearly saw that Miaoyu was very happy at that time.

Miaoyu stroked the Buddhist beads in her bare hands. Her beautiful face was unpainted. Her soft and clear eyes beneath her thin eyebrows seemed to hide infinite thoughts. She said sadly, "You don't understand."

Xing Yuyan: “.”

From the looks of it, she doesn't look like a monk who has seen through the world, but rather like a resentful woman in the boudoir.

Pursing her pink lips, Xing Yuyan said softly, "Sister Miaoyu, is the prince ignoring you?"

When Miaoyu heard this, her beautiful face was stunned, and her clear eyes flickered under her curved willow-leaf eyebrows. She thought that since the topic had been brought up, there was no need to hide it, and it was a good opportunity to relieve her boredom.

After all, she couldn't tell anyone about these things.

Thinking of this, Miaoyu sighed and said, "It's not that I'm being ignored, but I'm a nun after all, and I'm not tolerated by the secular world, so the prince always has to be more cautious."

The shackles of worldly life made Miaoyu feel tormented. She knew that she shouldn't do so, but she was still greedy for that sense of freedom and was deeply trapped in it, unable to extricate herself.

Xing Yuyan understood what Miaoyu meant, thought for a moment, and said, "Sister Miaoyu had no choice but to become a nun, so why don't you return to secular life?"

She is both Miaoyu's teacher and friend, so she knows Miaoyu's past. She became a nun only because she had been sick since childhood and had no choice but to reincarnate into Buddhism. Now that she cares about her own identity, why not just return to secular life?

Miaoyu's heart trembled, and her clear eyes under her willow-leaf brows narrowed. She said softly: "The prince also advised me, but I just let it go. However, it is still bad for the prince's reputation."

Xing Xiyan suddenly realized what was going on after hearing this, and sighed in her heart without saying anything more. She knew that Miaoyu was actually bound by herself and couldn't get over that hurdle, and she was also considering the prince.

Having said that, it turns out that the prince wanted Miaoyu to return to secular life, which shows that the prince is still responsible.

Thinking of this, Xing Xiyan felt a little shy. Her beautiful cheeks were flushed under her slightly lowered head, and her almond-shaped eyes were full of water under her long eyelashes.

At this moment, the maid outside reported: "Miss, the prince is here."

Miaoyu and Xing Xiyan were startled, and looked at each other subconsciously, then shyly turned their heads away, with an unnatural look on their cheeks.

We were just talking about it, and then the real person came.

Miaoyu raised her delicate head and looked towards the door. Her eyes were sparkling under her beautiful eyebrows, and joy and melancholy were intertwined in her beautiful eyes.

You come here at this time to entertain me again, right?
After a while, Shui Rong walked in, lifted the curtain, and seeing the two figures sitting opposite each other, he said in a slightly surprised tone: "Xie Yan is here too!"

Xing Xiyan's heart was moved, and a faint rouge appeared on her bare face. She lowered her head and replied, "Your Majesty, I came here to talk to Sister Miaoyu. It's getting late. Your Majesty and Master Miaoyu can chat first. I'll go back first."

There is no barrier between her and Miaoyu, but if Shui Rong is involved, it would be really embarrassing, so it is better for her to leave first.

Shui Rong stared at the elegant Xing Xiyan, with a hint of embarrassment lingering between her beautiful eyebrows. Her eyes moved slightly, and she said with a smile: "Xiyan, we are all family, there is no need to leave."

Upon hearing this, Xing Yanyan's body trembled and she stood there in a daze. Her beautiful face turned red as fire and she felt extremely embarrassed.

How could the prince say it so bluntly?

Miaoyu frowned slightly, and looked at the boy with her beautiful eyes. There was a hint of suspicion between her delicate eyebrows. She had not noticed the prince's address to Xing Yuyan before, but now she realized what was going on. Moreover, the prince took the initiative to keep Xing Yuyan.
Family? What does that mean? (End of this chapter)