Alternative Telling of Dream of Red Mansions: Cherishing Spring

Chapter 25
In an instant, her state of mind returned to a complete emptiness. When the world was created, there was no one there, she didn't need anyone, and she didn't expect anyone to appear.The short-lived feelings are like the first ray of light that Pangu saw when he opened his eyes. It is a complete expectation for this world, but when he wakes up, he sees that it is just an illusion in a dream, and the surrounding is still stubbornly dark.I need the courage to work hard to split everything, but unfortunately I am alone outside.

In the dazed dizziness, she seemed to see Jia Mu on the sick bed, looking at her worriedly, her eyes full of love and worry.After a long time, Mother Jia sighed and looked at the caisson on the roof, as if she was speaking to Xichun, but also as if she was talking to herself: "You have the same beauty as your mother. , it will not be a peaceful life, or it is really a crime, so I promise you to read scriptures and books, I want all these to help you reduce the misfortune that you should bear... After I die, I will no longer be able to take care of you, fourth girl, you Be careful with everything."

Thinking of what she said before, she was suddenly overwhelmed with grief, covering her face and crying, tears flowed from her fingers, and wet a large piece of green brick floor in front of her.She couldn't help thinking that if Mother Jia was here, she would definitely protect herself from being humiliated and violated.

Jia Zhen didn't go far. He stood on the porch and paid attention to the noise in the quiet room.Her cries came softly into his ears.

There was a stern smile on Jia Zhen's face, it was a cheap sale, Xichun's talent was worthy of Feng Ziying.However, he just couldn't see her happily married, and he definitely couldn't.Now the good relationship is cut off by him.His revenge was also successful, but it wasn't enough, he had to use Xichun to exchange for the glory and wealth he had lost, as much as he could exchange, and climb up as much as he could.

He just stepped on her body, so why not?Xichun owed him, since she was born, she came here to atone for Jia Jing's sin!

Jia Jing, I want you to watch your daughter, who is delicate and precious, fall from the green buds on the branches to mud, and be trampled by people's feet.

Just as she was thinking, Jia Zhen caught a glimpse of the painting and led Mrs. Wang in.Mrs. Wang supported the little maid's hand, and walked in through the hanging flower door. When she saw Jia Zhen, the two exchanged glances. Mrs. Wang turned her face to Yu Chuan'er, the maid who was accompanying her, and said, "You all step back first."

Jia Zhen went up to meet him, and said with a smile, "You're just here!" Seeing his expression, Mrs. Wang shook her head and sighed, "You child, I'm afraid you said it." Seeing Jia Zhen nodding, she frowned and said, "I said You are too impatient to tell her in such a straightforward and general way, how is Si girl's temperament easy to get along with? You deserve it when you hit a snag." Jia Zhen rubbed her nose and smiled apologetically: "Just thinking about ten out of ten will not make it. , so I called my aunt to come and help."

Mrs. Wang glanced at the quiet room, walked a few steps towards the secluded place, stood up and said: "If you want to come, it's not now, it should be us calling Xichun home, saying in a polite manner, what is it now? The lobbyist is too obvious." Jia Zhen secretly convinced Mrs. Wang that she was right, and said, "I don't know, but the Marquis of Wuqing is waiting for me to answer, and it's up to Mr. Chen that I stay in Beijing and Brother Bao comes back. The memorial of the minister who has liaised with us."

Mrs. Wang's eyes flashed suddenly, and she hurriedly asked: "Is this true?" Seeing that she was interested, Jia Zhen also restrained her face and said solemnly: "Of course it is the truth. How dare my nephew lie to my aunt." Mrs. Wang looked at him, Knowing that what he said was true, when he saw Jia Zhen in front, he thought of Baoyu.She closed her eyes and picked up the silk to wipe her tears, unable to hide her sadness.Seeing her expression, Jia Zhen knew that she was thinking of Baoyu, so she couldn't help but sigh: "I deserve to be offended, but brother Bao is wronged. It's just that I offended the Zhongshun Palace in the early years because of officials Qi. The matter of Liu Xianglian will be settled with us after the autumn." Madam Wang burst into tears, remembering that Baoyu was familiar with Liu Xianglian and others, Liu wandered in the rivers and lakes and made troubles, and she was caught by Baoyu.

The two stood silently for a moment.Mrs. Wang recovered and said: "I should go in. You go to my side at night, and we will act in camera."

"My wife is very worried!" Jia Zhen bowed in response.He was very happy, with Mrs. Wang's help as a lobbyist, this matter was tantamount to completion, and when he went back, he had to order Lai Yier to prepare the horse and go to Wuqinghou's mansion to answer.

Seeing Jia Zhen walking away, Mrs. Wang turned around and walked towards Xichun.

"Fourth girl." Mrs. Wang changed her face as soon as she stepped into the door, showing both affection and sorrow.Xichun is cold by nature, after a great tragedy just now, she has calmed down.When Mrs. Wang came in, she was sitting by the window staring at the flowers in a daze, and the thread of sandalwood was almost burnt out.Xichun heard the noise, turned around and saw Mrs. Wang, hurriedly greeted her, asked An to see her, and said, "Why is Auntie here? She didn't say anything when she entered the painting. What are you doing?" Mrs. Wang sat down and watched Looking at her, he smiled peacefully and said, "You don't have to blame her. She is the only one in such a big place, how can she be busy? I'll just come and see you."

Xichun agreed, turned around and offered tea and said, "I drink it often, Auntie will try it." Mrs. Wang took the teacup with a smile, and took the opportunity to look at Xichun, seeing that although her eyes were red and sad, if she didn't drink it, others would She was determined not to see what kind of blow she had received before, even though Mrs. Wang was mature and prudent, she had to admit that Xichun had deep concentration at a young age, which was absolutely incomparable.

"Fourth girl." She came slowly after she had made up her mind, already feeling very sad, "Your elder sister Lin seems to be dead, she was the old lady's favorite person before she was alive, and she has lived in our house for so many years. It's fake, but you see I'm like this now, I'm full of things." She smiled and added, "Your third sister's wedding date has been set for next month, I really can't take care of Lin girl, so I want to invite you back Stay with her for a while. Thinking..." She pinched her fingers, "It's only a few days away."

Xichun sat quietly, her eyes flickering. After listening to it, her heart became clear, and she responded calmly: "Sister Lin has something to do. Even if my aunt doesn't order, Xichun will go back."

Hearing this, Mrs. Wang breathed a sigh of relief, bent forward and took Xichun's hand, slowly showing a little gratified smile, and said: "My girl, it seems that you are the most considerate and useful. "

Xichun sneered in her heart, this is Mrs. Wang's win over, why can't she hear it.Yin replied lightly: "Auntie praised you, Xichun has been protected by you since childhood, if you don't share this little worry with you, it would be a waste of human beings."

Mrs. Wang was just at the time when she was devoting herself to worrying about everything. After hearing these few thoughtful words from her, she didn't know which one touched her heart. She shed tears and said, "You really think so, it's my luck, Auntie."

The mother and son were talking until the sun was heading towards the west, when Xichun saw Yu Chuan'er coming in, she stopped talking.Mrs. Wang asked what was the matter, and Yu Chuan'er replied, "Madam, people from the house have come to ask Madam to say that there is something wrong, and I will wait for you to go back and make a decision."

Mrs. Wang nodded, stood up and took Xichun's hand and said, "You go back with me now." Looking around the quiet room, she sighed, "You are too self-sufficient, such a poor place, how can a girl's house treat you?" What?" Turning to Yu Chuan'er, he said, "Tell Ru Hua to pack up the girl's things, and you will go home with her by car."

Xichun stood by and listened, but didn't reply, she knew in her heart that Mrs. Wang was not on the same side as her, and that her kindness was because she needed you at this time, and she didn't really take care of you, so it was like a puff of smoke, and her heart was quiet.

Xichun went back to the mansion and settled down. She was surprised to see Mrs. Wang's unexpected intimacy. Then she thought about it, now that she has nothing, and her heart is dead, she is not afraid of her plot. Thinking about it this way, she calmed down. I went to Mrs. Wang to say hello, and asked about Tanchun. Mrs. Wang said that because Tanchun was newly married, she was retained by the palace people to teach etiquette, and she was quite proud of her conversation.

Xichun sat in Mrs. Wang's room for a while, but actually had nothing to talk to her about, but nodded her head in agreement, whispered some innocuous words, got tired of it, and wanted to leave, but seeing Mrs. Wang's talk was intense, she had to hold back .Mrs. Wang was chattering, Xichun heard footsteps outside the house, and was thinking that if Jia Zheng came back, she would just avoid it, but it was Jia Zhen who came in.

Xichun had no choice but to retreat, she made up her mind to pay respects, raised her face to look at him calmly and calmly.The surprised one seemed to be Jia Zhen. Seeing her here, she took a step back and said, "When did my sister come back?"

Xichun didn't answer, but turned to Mrs. Wang and said, "Since my elder brother has something to do with my aunt, I'll leave first." As he was about to leave, Jia Zhen called her to stop with a smile: "Sister, stay here, I'm here to find my aunt. It's for your business."

Xichun glanced at Jia Zhen, smiled, stepped back, sat down firmly, and watched Jia Zhen's tricks.But Jia Zhen was also thinking about how to speak, she sat on her seat with her head sullen and said nothing, Madam Wang was inconvenient to speak first, the three of them sat silently facing each other, the room was so silent that a needle could be heard falling.

"There is one thing I want to tell my wife. I have betrothed my sister Xichun to Mr. Chen, Marquis of Wuqing. Mrs. Chen came to marry me personally. I think I will not treat my sister poorly." After pondering for a while, Jia Zhen raised her head and said , his voice was a little sluggish, but there was an imperceptible smile on his face, his pupils reflected the candlelight, and he was unusually radiant.

"Is that so?" Mrs. Wang put down the tea bowl, and made a surprised expression at the right time, as if she just realized it, and then she showed a thoughtful expression after listening, and said, "The fourth girl's parents are dead. As a brother, you should take good care of her." She is." After a while, he said again, "The elder brother is the father, I don't think there will be a big mistake in what you decide, if the fourth girl agrees, then let's do it like this."

"But the fourth younger sister disagrees." Jia Zhen said, watching Xichun carefully, but Xichun was no longer as excited as before, her expression seemed to be frozen by the whole body, as if she didn't hear, she raised her hand and just looked at her hand by the candlelight injury.

Mrs. Wang also paid attention to her, and she couldn't see the clue for a while, so she could only say while typing: "In my opinion, there is nothing to disagree with. In our current situation, who would dare to provoke her except for the people of the holy family Zhenglong?" ?Wuqing Chenhou is a bit older, but fortunately he has been a soldier all his life, and he is not too old. Besides, older people know the cold and the warm, so you go out, I will talk to the fourth girl, and help you persuade she."

Jia Zhen glanced at Xichun, and said with a smile: "That would be the best. My nephew knows that the matter of the third sister will make you tired, and your health is important, so you should rest more! My nephew just got a batch of good medicinal materials. Now please ask Auntie's people to fetch it with me, so I can use it for you!" Jia Zhen bowed respectfully and withdrew.When he was leaving, he took another look at Xichun, and saw Xichun holding the tea bowl with his head lowered to shake the tea leaves, the shadow of the candle was deep, and he couldn't see her expression.

Xichun watched them play with cold eyes, and didn't expose it. After Jia Zhen left, she raised her face and asked straightforwardly: "Auntie also came to be a lobbyist, so she must know that I was divorced by the Feng family." Mrs. Wang was taken aback, she didn't expect her to speak so frankly, she just ignored her with a sullen face, Xichun said again, "Auntie must wonder why I am so calm, ordinary girls don't know how sad they are if this happens to them, There are also people who wipe their necks and hang themselves, but I am so cheeky, like a normal person, I thought that there is no need to be so hypocritical, I am also a superfluous person, it is a kindness to be seen by others, how can I have the face to fight?" Wang Madam was startled by hearing this, and felt ashamed again, she just looked at her without saying a word.

"I thought that the old lady was kind to me, and I couldn't repay it even if I was broken into pieces. The old ancestor loved brother Baoyu the most during his lifetime. I thought that the old lady could only be worthy of the old lady if he let brother Bao come back safely. So there is no need for my aunt to persuade me. Cherish the spring and blow the sky Even if you brush the ground, you won't go against the wishes of your ancestors. Auntie, don't worry, I will marry you." Under the candlelight, Xichun's face became pale and clean, like a saint carved from jade.

Mrs. Wang's heart trembled, she couldn't sit still anymore, she tremblingly said: "As expected, I can kneel down for you." As she said that, she was about to kneel down, tears streaming down her face.

"Auntie—" Xichun supported her, and called out softly, "Don't worry, because of the marriage of the third sister, if I marry into the Chen family, Chen Hou will definitely have to work hard. Brother Bao won't worry about not coming back. Just one thing..." Xichun looked into Mrs. Wang's heart, and said solemnly, "It's better to demolish ten temples than to destroy one marriage. The rarest thing in the world is that lovers will eventually get married. I hope sister Lin can marry well."

"This..." Mrs. Wang hesitated, and turned to look at the smoked cage in the room. Daiyu's weak health is not a sign of longevity, and her personality is different from the gentle and prudent she likes. Madam Wang really does not like her as a daughter-in-law. Hopefully, if she is willing, this matter can be settled as early as when Jia Mu was alive, because she deliberately delayed the situation today.

Seeing her hesitating look, Xichun knew she couldn't force it, so she said, "I'm just saying, Auntie makes her own decision so that she won't regret it in the future." She glanced out the window and said, "It's getting late, so I won't delay You rest."

Xichun resigns.Like poking your head out of a non-stop sailing ship, the world outside is barren and the day is over.

After learning from the pain, Xichun called Lai Yier, Lai Yier was so frightened that she thought that her deeds had been exposed, and she wanted to evade it, but if she didn't think about it again, she would reveal her flaws.Bite the bullet and go in and see Ruhua, and find out that Xichun hangs Daiyu in the Aujingxi Pavilion.

Aujingxi Pavilion is very close to Nuanxiangwu. After Xichun came back, she still lived in Nuanxiangwu.The Grand View Garden was originally used in the inner palace, but today, thinking about the friendship with Yuan Chun, he returned the garden, but the garden has returned, but the original aura of flowers and flowers in the garden cannot be returned no matter what.

Xichun stood silently by the pool by herself, and she has been here since she got up early.The edge of the pool is connected by bamboo railings, and the water in the pool is blue and heavy, as if the jasper hairpin on Daiyu's head fell into the water.Sparkling and green, Daiyu is a floating flower that sinks to the bottom of the water.Thinking of Daiyu, Xichun felt hurt and almost cried again.

To what extent do we have to dislike the world before we are willing to give up life?There is no longer a trickle of nostalgia.

Just a few nights ago, Daiyu, who was seriously ill and felt that she was dying, walked into the cold water under a cold moon.Vaguely, the moon was also bright that night, and the sky, the ground, the water and the sky were immersed in each other, in a trance, just like the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival couplet that year.Everything answered the sentence: "The cold moon buries the soul of the flower." The silver light soaked in forever, buried the soul of the flower, but could not bury the eternal sorrow in the world.

Shuibo's eyes are light, Xichun doesn't know if Daiyu's heart is in turmoil at that time, at this time life and death are in the air and there is no way to ask, the distance between life and death is like two people who are destined to pass each other, sometimes it takes a long time to meet, Sometimes it is an instant interlacing.

The wind blows Lin Ye Xiaoxiao by the pool, crying and moaning.Xichun looked in the direction of the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, the building was empty, and even Zijuan and Snow Geese helped Ling go back to Yangzhou.Xichun felt joy and sorrow in her heart. She was happy that she was finally out of the world, freed from all the entanglements of love and hate, like a bird unbound from her body, rising and falling in the sky without restraint; sad that from now on, she would never hear The fragrance of medicine in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion will no longer see someone knocking on bamboo under the moonlight; and no one will sit leaning against the window of Qian's screen window, frowning and whispering.

Xichun looked back at Liaofengxuan in the distance, the pavilion hidden in the bushes, her face was expressionless, but her heart was like an open wound, and blood began to ooze again.Today, next year, I don't know if I still have a chance to stand here, perhaps, even waiting and watching is an extravagant hope.She admires Daiyu, and her love will end until death.As for her, it seems that she has not even obtained the qualification to be unswerving until death.

"Girl." Someone said behind her, Xichun was startled, loosened her hand, the handkerchief fell to the ground, was blown into the pool by the wind, and fell down quickly.Xichun stared blankly for a while, then turned around and said, "You're here."

The person who came was here for the purpose. Originally, this kind of meeting was not in accordance with etiquette. In the past, he would copy and pick up a embroidered spring sachet and make a fuss. Besides, when she agreed to the marriage, Mrs. Wang was grateful to her. She didn't care about these details if she didn't come to check them out. flattering tongue.

Lai Yi'er stood respectfully, Xichun looked at him, and ordered indifferently: "You send me a message to Feng Ziying, saying that I want to see him, and if he is willing to come, you can come back and forth with me. If he doesn't come, you don't have to wait too long." Say what."

Lai Yi'er glanced at her, lowered her eyelids and said hesitantly, "I'm afraid this is inconvenient."

Xichun glanced at him, and said with a sneer: "With the relationship between you and him, it may be convenient to report anything, but you are a person who has nothing to gain, and he divorced me, which is not as good as before. You are afraid to go Touched a nose, but?"

Lai Yi'er knew that she was still tortured by the resignation, and felt ashamed, hearing Xi Chun's voice, it seemed that she already knew about his loyalty to Feng Ziying.Lai Yi'er has always been a little vague and Xichun's fine and calm, now several things are mixed together, and she is even more guilty, so she dare not say anything when she is angry.

"I don't care what you have done in the past or what you want to do in the future, that is your ambition, I can't control it. But you have to know that as long as you are my slave, you have to abide by your duty and deal with the master You'd better not do it!" Xichun raised her head, her eyes, which had been bottomlessly gloomy, were shining brightly, piercing her intentions like needles.

"Yes. The slave is convicted." Lai Yi'er broke out in a cold sweat for no reason, and knelt down in panic.Xichun ignored him and turned around by herself.Lai Yi'er knelt there, looking at Xichun's back, he suddenly had a feeling: If a woman like Xichun hadn't been trapped by her life experience, with her talent and shrewdness, she might not be so powerful!When facing Jia Zhen, he could only say that he was submissive, but when facing Xi Chun, he was always in awe.

The servants in the outer courtyard were so surprised to see him kneeling here until Xichun left and dared not move, no one dared to make a sound.Lai Yi'er waited until her mind stabilized, stood up, tidied up her appearance, and went out to be his butler again.

In this way, when Feng Ziying received a message from Lai Yier to see Xichun, Xichun's marriage had already been discussed, and Xichun set the meeting place at Xuanzhen Temple, and she told Mrs. Wang that she would go back to the temple to get some things. False, it's hard to refuse. For Baoyu's affairs, she has to rely on Xichun, and for Daiyu's affairs, she is ashamed of her, so she can only vaguely say: "Si girl, you are married. There are many eyes, and you have to care about your actions." Xichun knew what she cared about, so she smiled and said, "Don't worry, Auntie, Xichun is not a casual person." After saying this, Mrs. Wang couldn't say anything further, and sent her away, On the one hand, I asked my family to watch carefully, so that no trouble would come out.

(End of this chapter)