Jiuxi

Chapter 639: 637 [Qinse in the Imperial Court]

Lin Xi and Wang Chulong looked at each other, and could see shame and anger in each other's eyes.

They did not insist that Lu Chen leave, but they were also unwilling to actually go over and sit next to him. The two of them sat down at the table as if they were in tune with each other.

Lu Chen smiled slightly and said slowly, "It is said that there was a big Jia family in the previous dynasty. It was a noble family with two dukes. In this generation, there was a legitimate son named Baoyu. This person was born with jade in his mouth. His grandmother treated him like a treasure. The word "spoiled" was not enough to describe it. Jia Baoyu had a stubborn character and never changed. He only wanted to hang out with women. When he was seven or eight years old, one of his cousins ​​came from afar to live in the Jia Mansion. Speaking of this cousin, she was really a fairy from heaven. Her surname was Lin, and her name was--"

"Just wait."

Lin Xi interrupted him with a mixture of anger and amusement, and then asked Wang Chulong, "Sister, you have always been well-informed, have you ever seen this story in history books?"

Wang Chulong smiled and said, "There was no Duke with the surname Jia in the previous dynasty."

Lin Xi glanced at Lu Chen and said angrily, "I knew you were plotting against me."

Lu Chen smiled and stood up, walked to the table and sat down, picked up the pot and poured wine, and said leisurely: "Madam, don't be anxious, just listen to me slowly. This Miss Lin's name is Daiyu, and her character is as noble as a flawless white jade. Because her mother died early and her father was weak, she had to go to the capital to seek refuge with her grandmother, Old Lady Jia. She and Jia Baoyu grew up together, and they can be said to be childhood sweethearts. As time went by, the two became closer and closer, and gradually some ignorant feelings took root and sprouted."

At his signal, Lin Xi and Wang Chulong also raised their glasses.

Lu Chen continued, "A few years later, Jia Baoyu's aunt brought her two children to Beijing. The daughter was named Xue Baochai, who was naturally graceful and elegant, and her appearance was the most beautiful among all the girls."

Wang Chulong was stunned.

Lin Xi smiled and said, "Actually, the name Wang Baochai is not bad either."

Wang Chulong couldn't help but feel a little shy.

Lu Chen knew that they had some misunderstandings, but he did not force an explanation. He just tried hard to recall the details of Dream of the Red Chamber and chose the more important parts to tell.

As the story unfolded, the two girls gradually became immersed in Lu Chen's narration.

Lu Chen kept it simple and just talked about the love-hate relationship between these three people. Before they knew it, the pot of wine was empty, so Lin Xi stood up and got another one.

When Lin Xi heard that Lin Daiyu was sighing at the moon in Xiaoxiang Pavilion and becoming thinner day by day, his eyes turned red.

When Lu Chen talked about Xue Baochai marrying Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu burning her manuscripts to end her love, Wang Chulong sighed and wiped her tears, saying: "The word love is heartbreaking."

They are all extremely outstanding women in this world. Although their personalities are completely different, they are deeply moved by the story at this moment.

Lu Chen looked at their expressions and said softly, "It's just a made-up story."

The two girls obviously couldn't quickly get away from the story. Lin Xi stared into his eyes and asked, "It's just a story?"

Lu Chen nodded and said seriously: "Senior Sister, you are not Lin Daiyu."

She is certainly not Lin Daiyu, even though her surname is also Lin, but she has never had the experience of living under someone else's roof, nor does she have a debt of love that she must repay with tears for a lifetime, nor does she have any weak illness that she was born with. On the contrary, she is the top master among the younger generation in the world, and has already entered the top ten in the world at a young age.

Even if she had not known Lu Chen and did not have the identity of a county duke's wife, she could still live a free and easy life.

Lu Chen then said to Wang Chulong: "Chulong, you are not Xue Baochai either."

Wang Chulong lowered her eyes slightly. In fact, Xue Baochai in the story did have some similarities with her. They were both well-educated and knowledgeable, and both concealed their shortcomings and ignorance. But she felt that Lu Chen was right.

At least she had a family background that was countless times stronger than the Xue family, and she had both good parents and friendly brothers and sisters. No one would force her to become a concubine to continue the family's prosperity and wealth. Even if she took the initiative to go south to take on the responsibility of marriage, it was her own choice, and her parents could not change her mind.

"One more important thing."

Lu Chen's calm tone attracted the two girls, and they heard him continue, "I am not Jia Baoyu. I will not hide under the wings of my elders and shrink back and watch the person I love suffer and suffer."

The sadness gradually faded away.

Lin Xi had already understood his deep meaning at this moment, and said softly: "Very true, my husband is the most powerful."

Wang Chulong nodded in agreement.

Lu Chen was quite pleased, and then his eyes fell on the three wine jugs, and he asked in surprise: "We actually drank so much wine?"

Lin Xi smiled and motioned him to look over there, only to see Wang Chulong smiling naively with obvious drunkenness on his face.

Seeing that the two were looking at him at the same time, Wang Chulong said embarrassedly: "I can't drink much. I can't drink any more."

Lin Xi smiled and said, "It's getting late, my husband, please send Sister Chu Long back to rest."

"Uh... let's call Jinshu and the others..."

Wang Chulong was not drunk and was still somewhat conscious. After hearing the implication of Lin Xi's words, he wanted to leave on his own.

Unexpectedly, Lin Xi insisted: "Sister Chulong, be obedient."

Lu Chen was slightly surprised. He turned around and saw Lin Xi's still clear-headed eyes. He nodded slightly at her, then took Wang Chulong's arm and said, "I'll go back to your room with you to rest."

Wang Chulong was touched and said to Lin Xi, "Thank you, sister."

Lin Xi smiled calmly.

In fact, the two people's residences were separated by only a wall.

Lu Chen helped Wang Chulong through the hanging flower gate. Maids including Jinshu and Yusu came to greet them. Lu Chen waved his hand, and everyone retreated tactfully.

The main room here is decorated in the same way, and a festive atmosphere fills the sight.

Lu Chen helped her walk to the bed and said gently, "Sit down." "Yes."

Wang Chulong responded imperceptibly.

After she sat on the edge of the bed, Lu Chen squatted down. Just as his right hand touched her shoes, a pair of hands reached out to stop him.

He looked up and saw Wang Chulong said delicately, "Husband, I can do it myself."

Lu Chen smiled and shook his head, saying, "There's no need to be so rigid about formalities between you and me as husband and wife."

Wang Chulong's eyes became more gentle, and she was moved from the bottom of her heart. She let Lu Chen help her take off her shoes, and then she slowly moved inside.

Lu Chen looked at this beautiful face and praised sincerely, "It's really beautiful."

Wang Chulong couldn't help but raise her hands to stroke her cheeks, and said slowly: "In fact, when I was waiting for you at home during the day, I was very nervous."

Lu Chen took off his shoes, lay down beside her fully clothed, and asked, "Why?"

Wang Chulong said softly, "When I went south with only Jinshu, I had a rough idea of ​​what kind of person my husband was from the letters of my cousin Wang Jun. Otherwise, how could I dare to go south rashly? But as we got to know each other more and more, I couldn't get rid of the guilt, because if I hadn't appeared, my husband and Sister Lin wouldn't have had those entanglements, and you two would have been a perfect match made in heaven. My husband did a lot of things to make me feel at ease, but I was still afraid."

Lu Chen didn't say anything, but just put his arm around her shoulders.

Wang Chulong leaned against him and continued, "I'm afraid that my husband is harboring resentment in his heart, that he will dislike me in the future, and that I will have to stay in the deep house without seeing the sun."

Lu Chen said: "No."

"Now I understand, whether it's my husband or Sister Lin, you are the kindest people in the world."

Wang Chulong leaned against Lu Chen and murmured, "You saw the uneasiness in my heart, but you didn't sit idly by. Instead, you tried to wipe away my fear and panic. I... I am really lucky to have met such a husband who respects and pities me, and such a reasonable sister from the Lin family."

Lu Chen smiled slightly and said gently: "Don't let your imagination run wild in the future."

Wang Chulong said obediently: "Of course I won't think about it anymore."

The room suddenly became quiet.

It was late at night and everything was quiet outside, with only the occasional chirping of insects.

Wang Chulong tried her best to control her heartbeat, but it kept getting faster and faster.

In the past month, Lu Chen had sneaked into Wang Chulong's boudoir many times. Apart from that incident, he had performed countless affectionate actions on her.

At this moment, scenes from the past kept emerging in Wang Chulong's mind. With the alcohol getting to him, he became more and more nervous, with a bit of unknown expectation.

She looked up and saw Lu Chen looking at her with a smile, with an eager light in his eyes.

Wang Chulong only felt her body becoming weak and her cheeks becoming hotter and hotter.

Lu Chen said softly: "Actually, you got drunk on purpose just now, right?"

Wang Chulong did not answer, but her affectionate eyes said it all.

How could a woman as smart as her not understand Lin Xi's kindness, so she wanted to take the opportunity to get herself drunk so that they would no longer make things difficult for her.

Lu Chen said with shame: "You both only care about each other, but in the end you blame me for being greedy and not wanting to miss out on the beauty of this world."

Wang Chulong raised her hand and gently pressed his lips, shaking her head slightly and said, "Husband, don't say that."

Lu Chen looked into her eyes and smiled, "Okay, I won't tell you."

She understood his look, and this time she did not avoid it. Instead, she mustered up the courage to meet his gaze and whispered, "Husband."

Lu Chen slowly stretched out his hand.

Wang Chulong looked at the bright red wedding dress that appeared in her sight. She could no longer control her shyness and quietly closed her eyes.

In the silence, only whispers remain.

It is as if the sound of a piano gradually rises, and at first it is like the sound of nature, making people feel like they are in a fairyland. The middle part is light and dense, like wandering in the spring breeze and enjoying the magnificent scenery among the flowers. The aftertaste is subtle and long, like the soft singing of human voices, or the chirping of insects and birds, gradually fading away.

After the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped, Lu Chen held her in his arms, looked at Wang Chulong's flushed face, and chuckled, "Madam, I remembered two more words."

Wang Chulong didn't understand what he meant, and asked lazily, "What did you say?"

Lu Chen said seriously: "I look up to you as a lofty mountain."

Wang Chulong couldn't help but recall his heartfelt admiration that day: "The mountains are majestic, and the music is beautiful."

She couldn't help feeling shy and gently pinched Lu Chen's arm.

Lu Chen sighed again: "Tolerance is greatness."

"Ah! Stop talking!"

Wang Chulong's face turned red and she buried her face beside him, like an ostrich who was deceiving herself and not caring about the world.

Lu Chen stroked her black hair, a happy smile appearing on his face.

(End of this chapter)