Red Mansion: Fuyao River and Mountain

Chapter 335: Undressing and Feeling Secretly

Yuanchun went forward to open the gate, only to see Baoqin talking to a tall palace maid.

The palace maid said, "Master Jia's imperial dragon robe has been tailored. Shangguan Sun asked me to deliver it to Fengzao Palace, and the aunt in the palace asked me to deliver it to the residence of Miss Jia."

Jia Cong saw that the palace maid was holding a tray with a blue compass and gold-embroidered dragon robe on it. The colors were bright yet gentle, and it was neatly folded on the tray.

Yuanchun said, "Thank you for your help."

Yuanchun accepted the gifted clothes herself, and asked Baoqin to take some change to give to the palace maid in the clothing department as tea money.

She smiled at Jia Cong and said, "I saw the clothes given by my grandfather when I was a child. Many years have passed since then, and no one in the Jia family has had this honor. Now we can restore the glory of our ancestors. Brother Cong is really capable.

Let Baoqin help you change your clothes, and let your sister see how your brother looks in the dragon robe. "

In the inner room of the official residence, Baoqin blushed as she helped Jia Cong take off his outer shirt, her hands even trembling slightly.

When she was outside, she was always laughing and talking to Jia Cong, without any embarrassment. Perhaps it was because she had been with Yuanchun for a long time and was influenced by her, so she had a very generous and bright demeanor.

But being alone in such a room made her feel strange all of a sudden.

She entered the Jia Mansion at a young age and specialized in serving young ladies like Yuanchun. She had never served a man, let alone been so close to a man.

The masculine scent of Jia Cong made her feel a little dizzy. She just lowered her head, not daring to look at Jia Cong. It was with great difficulty that she finally unbuttoned the buttons on Jia Cong's clothes.

Jia Cong was used to having Wu'er and Qingwen help him dress, and he didn't think much of it at first, until he noticed that Baoqin looked strange, even her earlobes were red. After a little thought, he roughly guessed the reason.

Baoqin saw the smile on Jia Cong's face and said angrily, "Why are you laughing, Third Master? This is my first time dressing a master, so I'm naturally not as skillful as your maid."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "I dare not laugh at you. Sister Baoqin always serves the elder sister. It is Jia Cong's honor to have you serve him once."

After saying this, he swiftly took off his outer shirt with the buttons undone, picked up the dragon robe from the tray and put it on.

However, because this dragon robe was a gift, its shape was much more complicated than that of an ordinary outer garment.

It has a round collar, a right-side lapel, wide sleeves, buttons on the shoulders, ties on the chest, and hems on both sides of the armpits.

Jia Cong was a little overwhelmed. He had no idea how to put on the clothes.

Baoqin saw his somewhat embarrassed expression and couldn't help but smiled and said, "Third Master, you should know now why the girl asked me to help you change your clothes. You can't wear this kind of clothes by yourself, hum."

After this episode, Baoqin looked much more relaxed and her hands and feet became more nimble. She had been in the palace for many years and was naturally very familiar with the wearing of this kind of official clothing.

After a short while, Baoqin helped Jia Cong put on the dragon robe and tidied himself up. She also walked around him to see if there was anything wrong.

This blue compass and gold-embroidered dragon robe has gorgeous dragon patterns embroidered with gold thread on the chest, shoulders, knee cuffs, and other parts.

The python pattern is surrounded by embroidery of various treasures such as morning glory, plum blossoms, orchids, butterflies, rhinoceros horns, and square winks, set against blue silk with dark patterns, which is intricate, elegant and dazzling.

It is said that clothes make the man. When worn on Jia Cong, this dragon robe makes him look not only handsome and heroic, but also more noble and majestic.

Baoqin's eyes sparkled as she smiled and said, "People outside say that the Third Master is the most proud son of the nobles in the capital. It's true. This robe looks really good on him."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Although the dragon robe is nice, it is expensive and complicated. Without Sister Baoqin, I don't know how to wear it. It's a troublesome matter."

Baoqin's heart beat fast when she heard this, and she didn't know what she was thinking about.

Under the shade of the trees in the official residence, Yuanchun stood tall and graceful, with a smile in her bright eyes. She looked at Jia Cong, who was dressed elegantly and brightly, and said with a pleasing expression in her eyes, "Brother Cong is really the unicorn of our Jia family. Now that you have received the clothes bestowed upon you, the palace rules are complicated, and I can't keep you any longer. Let's thank the Empress and say goodbye now."

After saying this, a trace of sadness appeared in Yuanchun's eyes, and even Baoqin's look showed reluctance.

The women who entered the palace had been separated from their families for many years. When they first saw their family members, they felt joy and attachment in their hearts that were difficult to express in words and not something that ordinary people could understand.

After this meeting, I don’t know when we will meet again.

……

Ningrong Street, Weiyuan Marquis’ Mansion.

Recently, Grandmother Jia discovered that her granddaughters would often disappear for the whole day after paying their respects to her at Rongqing Hall in the morning. Later, she learned that these girls loved to go to the East Palace to play.

The old lady was feeling quite depressed. Actually, she also wanted to visit Huifang Garden. The scenery in that garden was much better than that in West Mansion.

When Jia Zhen was in charge, Jia's grandmother was very jealous of the garden, but the east and west mansions belonged to two different families, so Jia's grandmother could not visit it often.

Although it has now been changed into the Earl's Mansion, it is even more difficult to go there easily, because Grandmother Jia really can't bring herself to visit Jia Cong's garden.

However, Grandmother Jia would not stop these granddaughters from going to the East Palace. After all, the head of the East Palace was also her grandson.

Moreover, ever since Jia Cong moved out and settled down on his own, although the relationship between Grandmother Jia and Jia Cong as grandparents and grandsons was weak, for the sake of the Jia family's external reputation and dignity, she did not want the two mansions to be too estranged.

That was why she was happy to let Yingchun live in the East Palace before. Now these granddaughters often come and go, and Jia Cong has always been close to the sisters, which is in line with her plan.

Jia Cong consulted with Jia Zheng again and decided to open a corner door on the southeast wall of Lixiang Garden in the West Palace, and a door on the courtyard wall of Ningxixuan in Huifang Garden, and build a wind and rain corridor in the private alley between the two doors.

In the past, whenever Daiyu and other sisters came to visit, they had to leave the house and take a carriage for a round trip. This was not only troublesome, but also required the mansion to arrange carriages, which was quite a fuss.

Now, as long as the small doors on both sides are opened, one can reach the East Palace through the wind and rain corridor. It is both simple and does not require much effort.

Daiyu and her sisters all came together today, some touring the garden, some playing chess, some writing and reading, each having their own fun.

Now, Jia Cong and Yingchun are the only siblings in charge of the East Palace. Without any elders to put pressure on them, it is a very relaxing place for the sisters.

In addition, when the Ministry of Works was remodeling the mansion, Jia Cong asked Qin Ye to renovate the luxurious and expensive parts of the mansion into a simple and elegant style that was more in line with the natural taste.

The entire Huifang Garden looked increasingly spacious and bright, with winding paths, a blend of mountains and water, and gorgeous pavilions, making the sisters in the family reluctant to leave.

But now that Jia Cong has set up his own household, the sisters have a tacit understanding.

It didn't matter if Jia Cong was at home. When he was away at the government office, they would come alone without asking Baoyu to come.

After all, there are no other men in the East Palace except Jia Cong, so her sisters don't have to be shy about it, but Jia Cong has those girls and maids in his room.

Usually when they come over, I always joke around with them.

Baoyu was also a womanizer. Although he had no bad intentions, he was used to hanging out with maids. When he saw a pretty maid, he would behave without restraint.
The women in Jia Cong's room are all outstanding. Baoyu even asked for Wu'er at the beginning, but he was afraid that something might happen, causing rifts between the brothers and involving the old lady and the lady...

They have been following this routine these days and everything has been peaceful.

After noon, the sisters were gathered in Yingchun's courtyard talking, but they heard some noise outside and quickly asked the maid to go out to see what was going on.

(End of this chapter)