Yurun Bingyan of the Red Chamber

Chapter 13

In the evening, a banquet was held in the Rongguo Mansion to entertain the guests who came to congratulate him.Daiyu and others are all women. Naturally, they followed Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang to accompany the female guests.Playing, playing and singing on the stage is very lively, talking and laughing in detail is also pink and rouge, which is very lively.Daiyu sat at the main table with Jia Mu, and beside her was Xichun, the daughter of the Ningguo Mansion. As for Yingchun Tanchun, who was a concubine, she could only sit at the second seat like Baochai at this time.Yingchun was nothing, she was still calm, but Tanchun and Baochai were slightly unwilling.

"The girl in the Old Majesty's Mansion is really very lively, she is a bit more fairy-like than the girl in our family." The one who spoke was the dowager from the Palace of Beijing, and the Princess of Beijing sitting next to her was also very beautiful. The beautiful woman looked at Daiyu and said with a smile: "This younger sister is a great person, no wonder the concubine mother appreciates it so much." Mother Jia laughed and said, "The old concubine has won the award. My granddaughters are just born on the surface. How can there be a princess in the house who is born with noble spirit?" Dowager Beijing smiled lightly and said nothing, looking at Daiyu who was sitting next to Jia Mu, her appearance was beautiful, although she was still young, she would definitely be a stunning beauty when she opened her eyes in two years Er, there is also the nobleness of the book that flows naturally between the manners, which is not like the girl of Jia's family, "I think this girl is [-]% similar to Miss Min back then." Daiyu said with a shallow smile : "Thank you, Concubine Toffee, for your praise. Concubine Toffee is talking about my first mother."

Concubine Beijing was surprised and said: "It turned out to be the daughter of Master Lin of Yangzhou." The Prince's Mansion of Beijing County is a member of the royal family, so he naturally knew the details of the Lin family, so he couldn't help but have a higher opinion of Daiyu.Regardless of other things, just from this family background, even if the girl in front of her is mediocre in talent and appearance, she is somewhat more expensive than other girls in Jia's family.Concubine Bei Jing smiled and said: That's how it is, it's a strange way.I said that such a person who looks like a banished fairy is not something ordinary people can have.If the girl is free, you might as well go to Beijing Palace for a walk. Daiyu smiled and thanked softly. Mother Jia was also a little surprised that Concubine Beijing thought highly of Daiyu. Princess Beijing is the aunt of the current emperor according to her seniority, and she is very honorable. He said that other people naturally followed suit to praise Daiyu, but it is unknown how much of them are sincere and how jealous.

Baochai and Tanchun Xichun were sitting at the next table, not far from the main table, so they could clearly see the situation here.Baochai hid the spring and said with a soft smile: "Sister Lin is indeed a lovely person. The first time Princess Bei Jing met, she was extremely in love. Maybe our family will have a princess." Tanchun listened At these words, Yingchun couldn't help but frowned. Yingchun raised her head and glanced at Baochai, and said softly, "Sister Bao has always been very well-behaved. How can you talk nonsense if there is no wind or shadow like this? Wouldn't it damage Sister Lin's reputation?" Baochai smiled slightly and said, "I just said that, don't blame the second sister." Yingchun lowered her head and raised her eyebrows, ignoring her words.Where can the daughter's family's reputation be said casually?Everyone used to be very nice when they were young, but now it's only been a year or two, and it seems that they have become unrecognizable.Yingchunsu sees things are clear but has nothing to do.

On Jiamu's side, Daiyu also felt a little tired when she heard everyone's praise.After all, it was because she didn't like to socialize, such a noisy scene made her miss the tranquility of the Lin family.Daiyu lowered her head to hide the tiredness in her eyes, but felt that someone pulled the corner of her clothes, she couldn't help being startled, she raised her head to look at Xichun who was sitting next to her, Xichun was blinking at her, and secretly made a grimace , Daiyu couldn't help showing a smile.Mrs. Wang was originally dissatisfied with Baochai being assigned to the second seat, but after seeing such a grand occasion because of her daughter, as well as the flattering and envious eyes of the wives of the officials, she didn't have time to worry about that. Dissatisfied, she entertained with the lady at the same table with a happy face.

Until late at night, when all the flowers were gone, the Jia family gradually returned to tranquility.In Mrs. Wang's room, Mrs. Wang took Baochai by the hand and said, "My dear boy, I have wronged you today." Baochai smiled and said, "What did Auntie say? Our status as a businessman is low, so why should we be wronged?" ?” Mrs. Wang was very satisfied with Baochai’s understanding of the general situation.Originally, I thought it would be an excellent thing to promise Baochai to Baoyu.But now that Yuanchun has become a noble concubine, Baoyu's status is naturally different from before.It is better to marry a noble lady from a famous family.Baochai is so sensible and doesn't feel wronged to be a concubine. Naturally, her niece will take care of her a lot.I definitely won't ask the main room to bully me.Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang looked at Baochai even more gently.Said: "I think you are very good, but I don't know why the old lady insists on paying attention to that girl of the Lin family." How could Mrs. Wang let Baoyu marry Daiyu?Not to mention Daiyu's temper, which made me feel very displeased, how can an orphan girl whose parents both died be worthy of Baoyu, the younger brother of a royal concubine?

Baochai comforted Mrs. Wang with a smile and said: "Sister Lin is the granddaughter of the old lady after all. It is only natural for the old lady to love her more. Auntie must not have conflicts with the old lady because of Baochai. Otherwise Baochai is really I have no place to be ashamed." Mrs. Wang nodded repeatedly and said, "Good boy, Auntie will never wrong you." Baochai smiled and said nothing, and Mrs. Wang couldn't help but regret why Baochai didn't have a noble person. identity of.Naturally, Baochai didn't know that Mrs. Wang had changed her original intention of being Baoyu's main wife in her heart to be a concubine.

And in the dark night, Mrs. Wang and Baochai were not the only ones who couldn't sleep. Mother Jia was also thinking differently in her heart how the Jia family could improve in the future.Yuan Chun's promotion this time is definitely beyond the expectations of the Jia family and many people.The noble concubine who is pregnant with the prince is only one step away from the queen's position.Taking ten thousand steps back, even if Yuan Chun couldn't aspire to the next position, as long as he gave birth to a prince, he would still be a prince no matter how bad he was in the future.Their Jia family... definitely can be raised to a higher level.Baoyu... the future heir of the Jia family, Jia's mother began to seriously think about the future of Baoyu in the Jia family.

The next day, Daiyu and Moyu had to stay for another day because Mother Jia brought her niece and grandniece Shi Xiangyun over.It was only on the third day that Mo Yu bid farewell to the Jia family because Mo Yu still had to go to school.Seeing the high-spirited looks of everyone in Jia's family, Daiyu secretly shook her head and sighed.Flowers are blooming, and fire is cooking oil, but these people have never thought about the truth that prosperity must decline.

Not two days after returning home, Princess Beijing personally posted a post asking Daiyu to go to the mansion to enjoy the flowers.Concubine Beijing is not only distinguished, but also a leader among the noble ladies in the capital in terms of age and prestige. Naturally, Daiyu couldn't refute her face, so she ordered someone to pack up and go to the Beijing Palace.Daiyu was not the only one invited by Concubine Beijing Jing, so when Daiyu arrived, almost all the unmarried daughters of famous families in the capital had arrived.Because Daiyu got the favor of Princess Beijing, Princess Beijing still came out to greet her in person, and said with a smile: "Miss Lin is here, our old concubine has talked about it several times." Daiyu's face was slightly red, and she smiled Said: "I'm going to be the concubine, but Daiyu doesn't dare to be her." The concubine of Beijing was born in a famous family, and she was not a petty person. Go in and see the concubine." Daiyu nodded with a smile, she had a good impression of this concubine with extraordinary appearance and bearing.

In early summer, the garden of Prince Jing's Mansion was still full of flowers, not inferior to the spring flowering season.A group of beaded and emerald girls sat around Concubine Bei Jing, talking and laughing in harmony.Concubine Beijing was also very happy to see Daiyu and said: "You are here, come and sit." Daiyu thanked Concubine Tai for sitting on her left under the envious eyes of everyone, only then did she see that among the girls except Most of the Jia family's Sanchun Baochai, Shi Xiangyun, are unknown, but all of them are gorgeously dressed, and they all have extraordinary family backgrounds.Daiyu was a little puzzled by how Concubine Bei Jing looked at her differently, but this was not the time to think about these things, so she could only cheer up and talk to these people.Concubine Beijing saw Daiyu's light smile and elegant demeanor, which was also noble and extraordinary, and the love in her eyes was even stronger.

While talking and laughing, another servant came to report: "The prince is back."

Concubine Bei Jing showed a kind expression on her face and hurriedly said: "Please come here, my lord." Daiyu frowned slightly when she heard this, and looked at the shy and expectant expressions of the girls around, as well as Bei Jing. There was a slight bitterness in Wang Hao's eyes, and she realized something in her heart.Earlier, I heard Hong Lian and other maids gossiping about this prince of Beijing, Shui Rong, who is the cousin of the current emperor. He married the current concubine a few years ago and has never married a side concubine since then. affectionate.Therefore, although Daiyu has never met the King of Beijing, she has a good impression of the King of Beijing and the Palace of the King of Beijing, but she never thought that the Prince of Beijing would still be unavoidable. This may be the sorrow of being born in the royal family.For a moment Daiyu felt a little sleepy.Princess Beijing was sitting on the right hand side of the concubine, facing Daiyu, seeing Daiyu frowning, she looked a little uncomfortable, and said softly: "Miss Lin, what's wrong?" Daiyu said apologetically, "It's a bit boring. , Daiyu has always been in poor health. I should leave first." As the host, Princess Beijing naturally couldn't let the guests go away like this, so she told the concubine before leaving with Daiyu.At this time, these girls were all thinking of seeing Prince Beijing, and they had different thoughts, and few of them thought that Daiyu and Princess Beijing had left the banquet.

"Daiyu may as well, it's better not to delay the concubine's hospitality." The two walked in the garden, Daiyu said to Princess Beijing.Originally, it was an excuse for her to say that she was not feeling well, but it would be extremely bad if the concubine was to accompany her in person.Princess Bei Jing smiled wryly and said: "The concubine will entertain them, I'm afraid I'll be disgusting if I'm there. It's better to go out with you for a stroll." Daiyu couldn't say much when she heard the words, she could only keep silent Silent.Only Princess Beijing continued: "You don't want me to be called my concubine or concubine. My surname is An, and my name is Xian. If the girl doesn't mind, you can call me sister, and I'll just call you sister." Daiyu laughed and said, "I don't dare to disdain the concubine." Princess Beijing waved her hand and smiled, "What do you mean? My natal family is from the Duke An's mansion, and I'm afraid my family background is worse than my sister's. Could it be that my sister despises me? No way?" Daiyu kept saying that she didn't dare, and said with a smile: "Who dares to dislike Princess Beijing? If you don't dislike me, just call Sister An." Princess Beijing nodded in satisfaction, pulled Daiyu and said: " That's good. Let's sit down there quietly."

(End of this chapter)