Red Mansion Huacai

Chapter 12 Daiyu is out of breath and ill. Baochai secretly promises?

In the bisque closet.

There was today's bird's nest that the maid had brought. Zicuckoo held it in the palm of her hand and played with it with a spoon in her right hand. She sat on the edge of the bed, blew it a little to cool it, and said, "Girl, please use some bird's nest."

Daiyu just shook her head, frowning and thinking secretly.Li Weijian's words still linger in his mind. Is Baoyu injured?Is it really the second master who made a mistake?It seems different.If the second master makes any move, it will definitely cause a stir in everyone, and maybe even cause uproar in the city.

How did he get hurt if he wasn't hit?
Zijuan observed the words, handed the bird's nest cup to Xueyan, sighed and said: "The girl doesn't say anything, but she is thinking about it in her heart. The girl knows the temper of Mr. Bao best, he has always been a fool, and a sister has come to the family. , Sister, how come Mr. Bao doesn’t feel fresh for a while, but then he still looks for girls to be naughty?”

Daiyu was speechless.

Zicuckoo then said: "Fourth Master Jian said that Second Master Bao hurt his leg, so it wasn't the second master who hit him, but he hurt his leg and foot due to mischief. I can't bear to say it now, for fear that the girl will worry about it.

This troublesome thing is no small matter. If it is delayed, it may cause trouble even if it is nothing.Previously, Mr. Bao was the one who came to coax the girl. Now that she is injured, how about the girl also coax Mr. Bao? "

"Who wants to coax him?" Daiyu finally spoke and said, "I've always been known to provoke him everywhere."

Zijuan saw Daiyu's move, so she smiled and consoled her: "Good girl, you and Mr. Bao have been good and bad for a while, but how can it be fine in two or three days? Mr. Bao can't say anything at the moment. Hiding in Qixiezhai and wiping her tears, the girl should do good deeds and work hard to have a look. Otherwise, I think the girl herself is not at ease. "

"Then, let's go and take a look?"

Zicuckoo has been with Daiyu for several years, and naturally knows all about Daiyu's illnesses.This time, his expression was languid, and he didn't seem to be coughing. He was clearly angry with Baoyu.She thought in her mind that the two of them could reconcile as before if they gave each other a chance, so she continued to persuade them.

"There's no rush, it's not too late for me to eat the bird's nest first, girl."

Xueyan brought the bird's nest over and said, "Girl, please eat some."

"Ah."

Daiyu ate the two taels of bird's nests much faster than usual.After eating, Zijuan and Xueyan hurriedly dressed Daiyu and helped her out of the main room.

After passing through the hall, the hall, and the hanging flower door, you walk along the side road, and in a moment you turn to the front of Qixi Zhai.

Qilaizhai is said to be a study room, but it is divided into two parts: inside and outside. Previously, Jia Zheng invited a private school teacher to teach Baoyu, and it was in the backyard of Qilaizhai.

Zicuckoo supported Daiyu beside her and walked into Qixie Zhai. There happened to be a maid holding books to dry in the side room. She asked, "Qiu Wen, is Second Master Bao here?"

Qiu Wen said: "It's in the study room. Miss Lin is here? She just left. Second Master Bao will definitely be happy to see her."

Daiyu responded, thinking that she would forget it this time.What Zijuan said was right, not to mention that there was a new sister in the mansion, but because I heard that any new maid was cute and pretty, Baoyu would warm up for a while, and after two or three days, she would come to accompany Xingxin and talk about the little girl. Talk.

"Is there anyone left with him?"

Qiu Wen said, "Sister Xiren is here."

Daiyu stopped talking and followed the purple cuckoo and snow geese through the hall and into the backyard.Walking to the door of the study, he was about to open the door when he suddenly heard a sound like crying.

Zicuckoo was a little older, so she reacted after being startled for a moment, and quickly stopped: "Girl..."

Although Daiyu was younger and still a little ignorant, she looked at the red cloud on Zicuckoo's face and didn't understand why?

She felt her blood surge and her ears buzzing.It's useless for her to worry about Baoyu, Baoyu is so ignorant!
Daiyu put aside Zicuckoo, turned around and left.

"girl!"

Zicuckoo and Xueyan hurriedly caught up and supported him. They didn't stop when they reached the front yard and went straight out of Qishaizhai.Looking at the autumn patterns drying books in the wing room, I felt inexplicable, and I secretly wondered why Miss Lin left so soon after she came.

In the passage, Daiyu seemed to have exhausted all her strength, exhaling a breath of turbid air, her body softened and she leaned against Xueyan.

"girl!"

Zijuan forced herself to comfort herself and said: "Girl, if you want to be more liberal, which man in this house doesn't cheat? Just now Qiu Wen also said that the only one around Mr. Bao is Xiren..."

Daiyu said to Zicuckoo: "He... is only one year older than me!"

Zicuckoo was immediately speechless and didn't know how to comfort her.Yes, Daiyu was only nine years old, and Baoyu was only ten years old.At such an age... I'm afraid I won't be able to compare with Mr. Lian in the future.

Zicuckoo was sent to Daiyu by the old lady, while Xueyan followed Daiyu from Yangzhou to Jia's house.

Because Zicuckoo hopes that Daiyu will be well, and she also hopes that Daiyu and Baoyu will be like Second Mistress Lian and Second Master Lian, who grew up in the same place since childhood and will eventually achieve perfection;
Xue Yan is different, she only cares for Daiyu in her heart.

Seeing that Daiyu was getting angry, Xueyan couldn't help but said: "After all, Sister Zijuan is still trying to excuse Second Master Bao? I don't think Second Master Bao and Second Master Lian are just ordinary lustful people." . From now on, the girl will live her life behind closed doors and ignore anyone. Don’t be angry with me anymore!”

Zicuckoo said: "Let's help the girl go back first."

I blame Li Weijian for being meddlesome, but I can't blame him for being unlucky.It can't be said that Fourth Master Jian foresaw the scandal between Second Master Bao and Xi Ren, right?
Zijuan thought this way, and Daiyu could naturally think of this section as well.She was angry and felt that she had mistakenly identified someone.The voice, appearance, and smile that once appeared in my mind from time to time suddenly became unfamiliar at this moment.

Zicuckoo and Xueyan supported Daiyu and walked a few more steps. They happened to see a woman coming out in front of the hanging flower door, so they asked her to carry Daiyu back to the blue gauze cupboard.

Xu was out of breath, and Dai Yufu started coughing as soon as she came back.He was just angry before, but now he is really sick.

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Rikain.

Aunt Xue sat on the bedside with a frown on her face.Baochai opened the curtain and quickly walked to the bed in the loft, saying, "Mom, Sister-in-law Hu has almost prepared everything in the kitchen, except for the long fish in a soft bag that she is still cooking."

"Okay." Aunt Xue responded and said, "Have you seen your brother?"

Baochai shook his head, and Aunt Xue said: "Pan'er promised well this morning. It's almost time, why hasn't he come back? Do you know where he went to hang out?"

Baochai wanted to speak but stopped.Xue Pan had only been in Jia Mansion for a few days, but he became familiar with several dudes from Dong Mansion. They had a great time flying eagles and horses, fighting cocks and walking dogs every day.Baochai had previously heard that Xue Pan went to visit Lao Shizi's Siamese sister with Brother Rong and Brother Qiang from Dongfu, but it was hard to tell Aunt Xue this.

The sound of footsteps came, but it was Aunt Xue's maid who came quickly with the same joy.

Aunt Xue stood up slightly and asked expectantly: "Is there any news about Pan'er?" Tongxi shook his head and said: "Madam, I went to the front yard to scan, and they all said that the uncle had a relationship with Rong Geer and Qiang from Dongfu. Brother... I went to a brothel, I'm afraid that I may have eaten too much and drank too much and forgotten about business."

"This evil obstacle!" Aunt Xue cursed angrily. Aunt Xue frowned and thought for a moment, then turned to look at Baochai and said: "Your brother is not here, I'm afraid it won't be appropriate for me to accompany the guests myself... Brother Jian and you on the left and right It seems that she is not as old as a daughter..."

Baochai suddenly remembered the two tapestry fans that had been sent to her. She had some expectations in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face, just because she said: "Mom, my daughter is still waiting to be chosen. If the palace knows about this, I'm afraid it will hurt her." It’s hard to pass the first test.”

Aunt Xue advised: "In urgent matters, follow authority. If your brother is not reliable, why bother to show your face?"

Baochai said: "In this case... then my daughter will follow her mother to entertain Fourth Brother Jian."

"Okay, okay." Aunt Xue frowned.

Thinking that it would not be considered disrespectful to sit with Baochai.

After a while, Tonggui came in and reported: "Madam, Fourth Master Jian is coming this way with his maid."

Aunt Xue stood up quickly, looked in the bronze mirror to adjust her makeup, and urged: "Tell the kitchen to pass the dishes."

After ordering the maid to pass the dishes, Aunt Xue and Baochai came out to welcome him.

This Lixiangyuan was only the second time they entered the small courtyard. When the mother and daughter came out of the ceremony gate, they saw a young man in a Lan shirt wearing a fur coat and a maid turning around the screen door and heading this way.

Aunt Xue was an elder, so she couldn't go forward to greet her. Baochai was already feeling a little nervous, but when she saw Li Weijian's gentle and delicate face with a hint of sharpness, her heart suddenly rippled.I just felt that the figure with a bow and arrow under the lights on the bow that night should look like this.

She tried her best to suppress it, and although her face didn't show it, her ears were still red.Baochai took a few steps to greet him, then bowed and said, "I've met Fourth Brother Jian."

Li Weijian cupped his hands in salute, then extended his hand to help her, and said, "But in front of Sister Xue? Sister, no need to be polite, get up quickly."

Baochai stood up in response, and when his eyes touched those clear eyes, he suddenly felt shy, raised his hands to cover his face and turned his head slightly.

Li Weijian took a careful look, but saw that the woman in front of him was in her prime, with a plump figure, red lips without spots, green eyebrows without paint, a face like a silver basin, eyes like apricots, and smooth muscles and bones.There is a charming air in every gesture.

Li Weijian secretly thought to himself, Chai Dai, Chai Dai, indeed lived up to his reputation.When I met Daiyu before, I felt that the little girl was three points better than Xizi even though she was not very tall. Now I met Baochai, but it was hard to compare for a while. I just felt that the spring flowers and the autumn moon were each better than Xizi.

His mind was spinning, and he said with a smile: "I heard earlier that sister Xue, aunt, and I came to the house on the same day, so we can see them today."

Baochai suppressed the ups and downs in her heart and said: "Ever since I knew that the righteous man who helped me was Fourth Brother Jian, my brother and mother always made arrangements to have a drink to thank Brother Jian. However, when I first came to the capital, I was unfamiliar with the place. I have to pay a visit around, that’s why it has been postponed until today. Please don’t blame me, Fourth Brother Jian.”

"How can I blame it? I feel the same way as my sister said. It's not because my aunt decided to have the banquet today. I'm afraid I just don't have the time to do it."

Baochai smiled and stepped aside: "Fourth brother Jian, please."

"Sister Xue please."

The two of them smiled and arrived in front of Deyi's door. Aunt Xue had been looking around for a while.Li Weijian stepped forward to greet him. Aunt Xue looked at her carefully and praised: "In the past two days, I have always heard people praising Brother Jian for being born with a Zhilan Yushu. Now that I can see it, I finally know what a Zhilan Yushu is. Haha, Jian." Brother, don’t be a heretic, after all, we are all relatives, and we all came to Jinling, from now on, we must move around frequently."

"That's what my aunt said."

Everyone laughed and talked to Yan Yan and entered the main room in the backyard together.

Li Weijian took off his outer cloak and handed it to Hongyu, cleaned his hands, and then sat down with Aunt Xue and Baochai.

The maid got the fragrant tea, and Aunt Xue grabbed it and poured tea for Li Weijian herself. Li Weijian quickly refused, but Aunt Xue said: "Brother Jian helped me out of kindness that day. Now I can't tell that the Xue family is in trouble. I'm pouring tea." Thank you, that’s what it should be.”

Li Weijian had no choice but to agree.

After sipping two sips of fragrant tea, Aunt Xue suddenly felt sad when talking about the situation that day.She was originally a housewife. If her husband hadn't passed away, how would she have established a family and come out to the public?
Li Weijian comforted him: "Auntie, don't think too much. Even if I didn't take action that day, the soldiers from the Inspection Department would also arrive. Auntie and Sister Xue would always save the day."

Aunt Xue said: "It is said that the world has been a little chaotic recently. I haven't noticed it when I stay in Jinling. Only now I know that what I said is true. Hey, let's not talk about these troubles. I borrowed the kitchen today and I let my own The cook showed off her skills, brother Zijian will have to taste it later, I guarantee it will be the authentic Jinling flavor."

"After the moonlight came out, I really missed the taste of my hometown. Today, thanks to my aunt, I got what I wanted."

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "Brother Jian is really good at talking. No wonder he became a scholar at such a young age. After Qiu Wei, I think he can even raise people with ease."

"Haha, then I'll borrow my aunt's blessing."

The noodles come out like water, and it is indeed the flavor of Jinling.

Braised goose web duck, boiled dried shreds, Wensi tofu, three sets of shelduck, stir-fried shrimps, crab meat and lion head, pot roast pork with lotus leaves, and salted duck.There is also a refreshing mix of shredded radish and bean sprouts.

These ten dishes obviously took a lot of effort. Not to mention the other ones, the goosefoot duck noodles, boiled dry shreds, and Wensi tofu are extremely labor-intensive.

The wine is the plum wine brought by the Xue family from Jinling. It is slightly warm and is excellent with meals.

When the drinks were filled, Aunt Xue and Baochai thanked Li Weijian for his help, and the three of them had a drink together.Aunt Xue urged Li Weijian to taste the dishes.

Li Weijian picked out a few choices, and Aunt Xue asked, "How is it?"

Li Weijian pointed to the bad goosefoot duck and said, "This tastes the best!"

There was a trace of contentment on Aunt Xue's face, and she said with a smile: "I'm not satisfied with Brother Jian. This bad goosefoot duck is based on my Xue family's method, which can't be found anywhere else. If you get Brother Jian's idea, wait for it." Later I copied the recipe from Brother Jian."

"Thank you very much, aunt."

At the banquet, Li Weijian changed glasses, mostly talking to Aunt Xue.He was a man of two generations, and his knowledge was far beyond ordinary people. He told some allusions, which made Aunt Xue keep asking questions and sighing again and again.

Li Weijian watched furtively, but Baochai remained silent at the side. Occasionally his eyes touched, and she hurriedly dodged away as if her hands were burned. Her face was as cold as frost, and her ears were slightly red.

He was extremely weird in his heart, thinking secretly, could it be that because the hero saved the beauty, Sister Bao secretly agreed to it?

(End of this chapter)