Daiyu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 73 Xing Xiuyan Goes to Beijing

Before Jia Lian arrived, Daiyu finally saw the small courtyard she had designed by herself, and she didn't know where the old butler got the spring water. Anyway, Daiyu was very satisfied with seeing it, and thought about re-titled the courtyard "Fairy Dream" Habitat.

On the morning of the second day after Xianmengju was completed, Daiyu packed her clothes and put them in her small backpack, ready to go swimming.Jin'er originally thought that Daiyu was just going to soak in the hot spring, but Daiyu went directly to the big pool of mountain spring water behind.

The spring water is clear and cold, especially in the morning, it is even more chilly.Before Daiyu entered the water, she felt a gust of cool air rushing towards her face, dissipating the heat and humidity of the little hot spring that she soaked in just now.

Jin'er was startled when she saw that Daiyu was about to change clothes!How can the girl's body bear it? !He hurriedly stopped her and said: "My dear girl, you can see that your body has improved in the past two years, so you can't mess around on your own. What if you catch a cold?" As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and tied Daiyu's belt back.

How can Daiyu let go of the 'swimming pool' that she put so much effort into building?Besides, Daiyu liked swimming and soaking in hot springs in her previous life!There is such a good spring water, can you miss it?So when Jin'er was tying her belt, he also started to untie Jin'er's belt, smiling while undoing, "Sister Jin'er, let's go clubbing, too."

Jin'er was too busy to take care of herself for a while, so she asked Daiyu to undress her clothes.Without waiting for Jin'er's reaction, Daiyu got into the water.The water is so cold, Daiyu has goosebumps all over her body.But he smiled and said to Jin'er: "Sister Jin'er, come down!" Jin'er was so angry that she stomped her feet, but at this time she couldn't help it.

Daiyu got used to the water for a while, so she wanted to swim a couple of laps to see Jin'er who was staring at her with her mouth pouting. I'll get some tea, I'm thirsty."

Jin'er originally didn't want to go, how could she rest assured that Daiyu would stay here alone?But look at Daiyu staring at her flickering eyes, full of anticipation, but couldn't bear to refuse.

Jin'er had no choice but to tell her: "Young lady will come up after soaking for a while, I'll go get some refreshments for the young lady. Don't go to the depths! The old housekeeper can tell you, the deepest part is probably four or five feet deep!" Daiyu also No matter what Jin'er said at this time, she just nodded in response.Jin Er told Shi Fang to turn around and go out to get tea.

When Jin'er came back, Hanxiao and Zhixuan followed behind her.Originally thought that the three of them would persuade Daiyu to come up together, but who knew to go in and have a look!Where is there still Daiyu?All three of them were shocked!

It turned out that after Jin'er left, Daiyu wanted to swim two laps, but the difference between theory and reality was really great. Although Daiyu was not bad at swimming in her previous life, her current body not only did not swim before, but practiced Exercise is also minimal—if walking counts as exercise.

Daiyu tried paddling twice, but found that it was difficult to coordinate the movements of her hands and feet, and her arms did not have the strength to float her body out of the water.Having no choice, Daiyu took a deep breath and dived into the water. She was holding her breath when the three of Jin'er came in, but Daiyu didn't know she was underwater.

When the three of them saw that Daiyu was gone, they immediately became anxious, especially Hanxiao and Zhixuan.The last time Daiyu went to Xuanmu Mountain was not long ago!Jin'er saw that Daiyu's clothes were still there, and jumped into the water without thinking about anything else.

Just at this moment, Daiyu ran out of breath and had to stand up, seeing Jin'er jumped into the water in confusion, she was also shocked.After figuring it out, the four laughed together.

Now Jin'er's whole body is soaked, so she stays in the water to accompany Daiyu, smiling, she turns back to change Jin'er's clothes.Seeing Zhixuan staying on the side boiling tea, Daiyu smiled and said: "Don't worry about the tea, Zhixuan also come down to cool off, this water is really cool."

After hearing this, Jin'er rolled Daiyu's eyes and said, "Girl, don't soak for too long, this water is cool, but the coolness in the early morning is too cold, and it hurts your body carefully."

When Hanxiao got the clothes, the three of them worked together to persuade Daiyu to go ashore, although Daiyu was reluctant to give up, but now, her hands and feet are weak and she can't swim, so she didn't insist anymore.After playing around, while her body was cool, Daiyu changed into her clothes and went to the study.

Daiyu hadn't practiced in the study for a while, when Lin Yi's family came to report: "Master Biao sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that he came from Yangzhou early yesterday morning, and he will arrive in the next day." Daiyu suddenly heard ' Young Master Biao." The three of them were stunned for a moment and asked, "But brother?"

Daiyu learned that Jia Lian had gone south, and knew that Jia Lian would not stay for too long this time, and would get up and go to Jinling to prepare for the exam before August.Then he made arrangements: "Aunt Lin, please ask someone to sweep out the yard where my brother used to live. The windows are all open for ventilation, and everything inside is changed to light colors, so it looks cool."

Lin Yi's family listened with a smile and said: "Don't worry, girl, the old slave will definitely make arrangements." Hearing what Lin Yi's family said, Dai Yufang nodded in satisfaction, and then said: "Don't forget to give it to my brother's courtyard. The doors and windows are all replaced with bamboo curtains. The gauze curtains are all taken down, it’s hot, don’t be bored, I don’t know if my sister-in-law is here?”

Jia Lian only sent someone to say that he would arrive the next day, but he didn't say who was accompanying him, so Lin Yi's family didn't know, but Daiyu thought about it and said, "I just set off from my father yesterday, and I will arrive the day after tomorrow. I want to come to my sister-in-law." If you didn’t come with me, arrange for a woman to clean the courtyard over there, don’t let the maids disturb my brother’s study.”

After hearing Daiyu's arrangement, Lin Yi's family was taken aback for a moment, and asked after a while, "What about the daily life of Young Master Biao?" Daiyu smiled and said, "Since my brother is here, Zihe is eating with me. , As for other things, I think I brought someone with me when I came to my brother, so there is no need for us to worry about it."

Lin Yi's family remembered that Jia Lian was married, and Daiyu deduced that Jia Lian did not bring his new wife with him, so she understood that Daiyu was afraid of causing trouble and misunderstanding, so she nodded and went out to make arrangements.

Early on the third day, Daiyu went to take a bath again.After a few days, Daiyu soaked for half an hour each morning and evening, and became more and more familiar with the feeling of water, and the feeling of swimming became more and more comfortable.Seeing that Daiyu was safe and sound, Jin'er and the others didn't say anything more.

Daiyu soaked in the water for a while to freshen up and went to the front hall.Daiyu seldom comes here, but today is different!Jia Lian was coming back today, Lin Ruhai was no longer there, so Daiyu, as the host, naturally had to wait in the front hall.Huang Jiyun had a good impression of Jia Lian, so he also stayed by the side.

Just after the hour passed, the old housekeeper Lin Yi came in with a smile and reported: "Miss, Master Biao and his party have already entered the city, and I'm afraid they will arrive in a while." Daiyu also nodded with a smile, and then ordered: "Let Aunt Lin Go and see, are the refreshments ready? My brother has been working hard all the way, and I’m afraid I’m going to be hungry now, so let’s have some refreshments first.”

Just as Lin Yi nodded and retreated, Daiyu heard a series of reports that Jia Lian had already entered the mansion.As soon as Daiyu got up and took a few steps towards the door, she saw Jia Lian wearing a long robe in the color of a rainy day, blue headband, and a belt. She strode in very refreshingly.

Seeing Daiyu standing by the door of the front hall, Jia Lian was also a little excited, especially thinking of the generous gift Daiyu gave her when she got married. feeling.For a moment, his eyes were slightly red.

Daiyu was quite calm, and only smiled slightly: "Brother has worked hard all the way, hurry up and sit in the house, the master is here." Hearing that Huang Jiyun was there, Jia Lian did not dare to delay, smiled and nodded at Daiyu, into the house.

Seeing Huang Jiyun sitting leisurely on the chair at the end of the left hand, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Teacher Jin An, student Jia Lian has met the teacher." Hearing Jia Lian call his teacher, Huang Jiyun raised his eyebrows, shook his head and said with a smile: "I I don’t dare to be your teacher, you’re as careful as Brother Hai, and you’re trying to argue with me.” After speaking, he laughed.

Jia Lian laughed shyly when he heard that.The three of them chatted for a while, Daiyu asked about the situation in Beijing, and when she learned that His Majesty's health was getting worse and worse, and he couldn't go to court from time to time, she couldn't help frowning.But she didn't say much, Daiyu knew that the battle to seize the heirloom might be at a critical juncture.

After lunch, Huang Jiyun said he had something to do and went out.Daiyu thought that Jia Lian would not bother Jia Lian all the way, until before dinner, Daiyu invited Jia Lian to the study to talk.Of course, this study is not Daiyu's own, but vacated by Lin Ruhai.

The two brothers and sister sat down in the study, and Daiyu asked Wang Xifeng a few more words, seeing that the two of them were emotionally integrated, she didn't say anything more.After thinking about it, he straightened his face and said: "There is a person who happened to meet at the beginning of the year. I'm afraid my brother doesn't know about it, but Yuer should know about it."

Hearing what Daiyu said, Jia Lian couldn't help looking over curiously.But she didn't speak. Jia Lian knew that since Daiyu had started, she would definitely continue.Sure enough, Daiyu only frowned and thought for a while, then said: "At the beginning of the year, I went to Panxiang Temple on Xuanmu Mountain to offer incense..."

As soon as he said this, Jia Lian stood up abruptly. Daiyu thought that Jia Lian had also heard of the Panxiang Temple in Xuanmu Mountain, but she didn't want Jia Lian to ask seriously, "Your sister went by herself?!" Daiyu was stunned for a moment. , shook his head and said, "Master and Nanny Yang accompanied me." Hearing what Daiyu said, Jia Lian sat down with a sigh of relief.

After Jia Lian sat down, she only looked at Daiyu, and Daiyu knew that Jia Lian didn't know or heard about Panxiang Temple in Xuanmu Mountain, but was worried about her own safety. The 'temple' is actually a nunnery." Seeing Jia Lian raising her eyebrows and looking at her with surprise, Daiyu ignored her.

Daiyu continued: "In the nunnery, I met a man." At this point, Daiyu looked straight at Jia Lian, bit her red lips before arriving: "This man has something to do with my brother. , I don’t want to make decisions on my own. She lives next to Panxiang Temple with her parents, and she is very eager to learn.”

Daiyu paused for a while, seeing that Jia Lian didn't ask, she had no choice but to continue: "This is a strong person. If Yu'er wants to come and help directly, I'm afraid it would be inappropriate. So she excuses that there is a study at home, and asks her to help copy it. Help out one or two."

Daiyu was a little annoyed when she saw that Jia Lian still didn't ask.Slightly frowning and showing his eyebrows, staring at his bright eyes, he asked bluntly, "I don't wonder who this person is? Is he related to you?" Seeing that Daiyu looked so cute, Jia Lian smiled and said, "If my sister doesn't tell me, I just asked, did my sister just say it?"

After finishing speaking, he took a sip of tea in his spare time and said, "Now that my sister has said so much, what's the matter if I listen to it with peace of mind?" Seeing that Jia Lian understood her temperament so well, Daiyu couldn't help it, so she sighed and said: " According to Yu'er's inquiries, this person is from the family of my aunt's mother."

After finishing speaking, Daiyu took the time to serve tea and drink water, ignoring Jia Lian who took a sip of tea, but Jia Lian took a long time to understand before she realized, and asked anxiously, "Your sister, you mean my birth mother's family? Daiyu knew that he had misunderstood, so she shook her head and said, "Yu'er is talking about the current eldest aunt!"

So Jia Lian took a breath, thought for a while, and then asked about the family's specific situation, and learned that although the uncle was fond of drinking and gambling, his daughter was strong and eager to learn.It was also very hesitant for a while.

Now that Daiyu had informed Jia Lian of the matter, she didn't ask any more questions. The brother and sister chatted for a while, and Daiyu got up first and left.Leaving Jia Lian sitting there alone thinking about how to arrange the family of three.

If I say I don't care about it, I'm afraid it's inappropriate, after all, I have a harmonious relationship with Mrs. Xing now.It doesn't matter if you don't know, but now Daiyu happened to meet her and told herself that it was a bit difficult for her.

Jia Lian thought about it for two days, then took all the gifts and went to Xuantou Mountain, and found the family. Daiyu didn't know what they said, but on the sixth day after Daiyu told Jia Lian about the incident, Xing Xiuyan was there. Accompanied by his mother, he came down to the Lin Mansion to meet Daiyu.

Daiyu was still in filial piety, and no one from the mansion came to visit. At first, she heard that there was a mother and daughter visiting, and she was very surprised. After all, if it was Yinglian and her daughter, the person who notified her would definitely make it clear. If she doesn't know, Daiyu has no choice but to go and see for herself.

When Daiyu walked into the side hall, Xing Xiuyan stood up all of a sudden, and her mother also stood up.At this time, Daiyu came against the light, and the sunlight outside seemed to coat Daiyu with a layer of golden light.The originally beautiful face was somewhat holy in the golden light.

Seeing Xing Xiuyan, Daiyu was also taken aback for a moment, but quickly realized that Jia Lian had already seen this family.Then he smiled and asked the two to sit down.Tea was offered again, since Xing Xiuyan knew that there was no study in Daiyu's house, she felt both ashamed and grateful, but at this moment she didn't know what to say.

In particular, most of the books that Daiyu asked her to copy have dense annotations, and it can be seen that they are all written by famous scholars.I don't know how to be grateful to Daiyu in my heart.But Daiyu smiled and said, "We are relatives, so I shouldn't hide it. It's just that I have to tell my brother about this matter."

Xing Xiuyan naturally thought that her father was responsible for it, but she didn't mind, and said with a smile, "I'm afraid I wouldn't believe it if you said it at the beginning." Several people laughed and chatted for a while, and Xing Xiuyan said: "Cousin has already arranged for us Immediately I will go to Beijing, and my visit today is just to bid farewell to the girl."

Daiyu frowned and said, "Why is she a girl? Could it be your cousin and not mine? Why is my sister still unwilling to recognize me as a younger sister?" Hearing Daiyu's words, Xing Xiuyan smiled and said: "Where is it that you don't recognize it? It's just that you are afraid..."

Before finishing speaking, Daiyu interrupted: "What are you afraid of? How many poor relatives do you have? Let's talk about things in this world, 30 years in Hedong and 30 years in Hexi, who knows when Yu'er will ask her sister Is the door closed?"

Seeing this, Xing Xiuyan stopped pushing and laughing and said, "Then I'll ask you to call you Sister Lin." Daiyu's heart skipped a beat when she heard the word "Sister Lin" for no reason, but she didn't think too much about it, after all "Sister Lin" was often mentioned in the original works of the previous life, but this is the first time I have heard of it in the many years since I have been in this world.

Daiyu calmed down and said with a smile: "I wonder when my sister's family will leave? Is the salute ready?" Xing Xiuyan smiled and said: "My cousin has made arrangements, and I have written to my aunt a few days ago. In the morning of the next day, we will leave Let's go north." Daiyu nodded after hearing this, and didn't say anything more.

When Xing Xiuyan's mother and daughter left after lunch, at the door they saw the earthen rituals that Daiyu had prepared for them.Both mother and daughter are very grateful.Although Jia Lian said that his basic necessities, food, housing and transportation had been arranged properly, but after all his family went to Beijing, it was very ugly to have nothing.

Jia Lian obviously didn't think of this, and now Daiyu quietly prepared, not only the soil ceremony, but also gifts for Mrs. Xing, Jia Amnesty, Jiamu, Xifeng, Yingchun and others, although they were not expensive. , What does that mean.How could the two of them not be grateful?
(End of this chapter)