Daiyu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 84
When I got up in the morning, the sky was gloomy. I didn't expect it to start snowing right after I left the gate of Hanshan Temple. As I walked all the way to Gusu City, the snow fell more and more.Daiyu thought that Wang Xifeng would be getting older and heavier, so she advised her to go back to the mansion first with the escort of Madam Zhao, Mrs. Fei and An'er, instead of going to Guiyuan Temple.Wang Xifeng did feel tired, so he nodded in response.

Daiyu persuaded Nanny Yang and Aunt Luo to go back first.Aunt Luo led Xiu'er back, but Nanny Yang refused to agree with Daiyu going to Guiyuan Temple alone.Seeing that Nanny Yang was very persistent, Daiyu had no choice but to let her be happy, but An'er and Ning'er were sent back by Daiyu.Only Hanxiao and Zhixuan were left by her side.

In this way, Daiyu, Nanny Yang, and Zhixuan sat in the front in a car, and Nanny Sun led Jing'er, and followed behind with a smile.Zhang Xin and Lin De were guarding on horseback, and the group of people was easy going.There was not much delay in Guiyuan Temple. After donating sesame oil money and offering incense to Jia Min, Daiyu hurried back to the mansion.

Not to mention that Daiyu didn't know, even Zhang Xin and Lin De didn't notice. As soon as they came out of Hanshan Temple, there was a small team of five royal guards following Daiyu's carriage from afar. After parting, they still followed Daiyu and her party until Daiyu's carriage arrived at Guiyuan Temple, and then returned to Lin's ancestral house safely before leaving quietly.

Although I don't know if this team is Wan Yu's idea?It still means princess!Or maybe someone else? !But I have to say that this person was not malicious, at least the team didn't bother Dao Daiyu.

A few days later, Prince Wu and his party continued to go north to the capital. Wanyu sent someone to send a letter, but she didn't let Daiyu see him off, only to visit again on the return journey.Daiyu also knew that it was quite a distance from Fengqiao Town outside Daohanshan Temple in Gusu City, and if she rushed to go at this time, she might be on her way, so she had no choice but to give up.

Prince Wu and his party left, and Wan Yu followed.But Lin Ruhai and others didn't make Daiyu and Wang Xifeng wait too long, and the group finally returned to Gusu City on the 21st day of the twelfth lunar month.No one was sent to inform Daiyu, and she just came back silently.

Stopping outside Gusu City, Lin Ruhai's eyes turned red.More than two years!Yu'er has been staying here alone for more than two years. Although the father and daughter have corresponded, they can't see each other. Needless to say, Lin Ruhai misses her.Now that Gusu City is right in front of us, Lin Ruhai couldn't help feeling anxious and stopped.

Lin Ruhai looked at Huang Jiyun beside him, opened his mouth but said nothing.Feeling Lin Ruhai's gaze, Huang Jiyun turned his head to look at him, was silent for a moment, then patted Lin Ruhai's shoulder knowingly, lightly pinched the horse's belly with his legs, and galloped away.

Jia Lian was next to Lin Ruhai, watching Lin Ruhai's silence, watching Huang Jiyun gallop out, he saw Lin Ruhai's pain, he saw Lin Ruhai's anxiety, but he was powerless in the end.I just felt the pain in my heart, especially when I saw Lin Ruhai's silver hair, a swelling feeling filled my chest, and I couldn't vent it.

Lin Ruhai stared at the back of Huang Jiyun galloping his horse, and was taken aback for a moment, Fang Yi slapped the horse's buttocks and followed.Jia Lian Song Shi and others naturally followed closely behind.After a while, they arrived in front of Lin Jiazu's house.

Seeing that the gate is closed tightly, there are still plain white lanterns hanging on the gate, there is not even a guard at the gate, and there are even fallen leaves on the steps in front of the gate.If Lin Ruhai hadn't known that Daiyu was inside, Lin Ruhai would have doubted whether there were people living here.

Zhao Bing stepped forward to knock on the door, but there was no answer, Lin Ruhai couldn't help feeling flustered, it was Jia Lian who was close to Lin Ruhai, and said in a low voice: "Uncle, don't worry, my younger sister respects my uncle's instruction to thank guests behind closed doors. Wait for me to go to the side door and ask someone to open it."

After hearing Jia Lian's words, Lin Ruhai was relieved a lot, but still worried, he just nodded and didn't speak.Jia Lian rode his horse and turned a corner to the side door. After knocking on the door, a young servant poked his head out from inside.

Seeing that it was Jia Lian, the young man immediately opened the side door happily and said, "Young Master Biao is back!"Jia Lian couldn't stop him for a while, so he shook his head helplessly and smiled, tied his horse to the door, and walked in quickly.

Not long after, the old butler heard the news of Jia Lian's return, and while sending someone to inform Daiyu, he hurried towards Jia Lian.Jia Lian saw the old housekeeper Lin Yi from a distance, and shouted: "Go and open the door, uncle is back!"

Seeing this, Jia Lian couldn't help laughing and said, "Why is Uncle Lin standing still? Hurry up and ask someone to open the door!" After saying that, Jia Lian went towards the gate by herself. After taking two steps, Jia Lian stopped again and turned to Lin Yi and said: "Don't forget to send someone to notify my sister!" After finishing speaking, he continued to walk towards the gate, smiling as he walked, "I don't know how happy my sister will be when she sees my uncle."

Lin Ruhai was impatient waiting at the door, and when he was about to go to the side door, the door was opened from the inside.Seeing Lin Yi rushing out quickly, looking at Lin Ruhai from the room, he burst into tears and said: "Master is back!" While speaking, he personally helped Lin Ruhai off the horse.

At this moment, Lin Ruhai was in a daze, as if he just left home in the morning and came back at this time. Seeing Lin Yi crying and laughing, Lin Ruhai was both moved and funny.

Lin Ruhai patted Lin Yi on the shoulder and said, "What a man! Didn't I come back well?" After speaking, Lin Ruhai laughed.Lin Yi grinned and greeted Lin Ruhai inside.Wiping away her tears, she said, "Young lady is waiting for the master! I'm afraid she's happier to see the master than I am."

Hearing Lin Yi mention Daiyu, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but feel soft-hearted, and asked a few words about Daiyu's daily life. Daiyu's appearance in the past couldn't help shaking in front of his eyes. laughed.

But such thoughts fell apart in an instant when they saw Daiyu.Not seeing each other for two years, Daiyu has grown into a big girl, so slim that she is as tall as his shoulders.Lin Ruhai looked at the girl in front of her who was fat and handsome, and couldn't tell whether she was happy, proud, or sad for a moment.

Daiyu looked at her father who was much older in front of her, with gray hair no longer, and a spine that was no longer straight... She didn't want to cry, she wanted to laugh!She wanted to show her sweetest smile to her father, whom she hadn't seen for more than two years, to welcome his return.But as soon as the corners of her mouth were opened, tears rolled down her face, without giving Daiyu any time to prepare.

Seeing Daiyu's tears, Lin Ruhai's eyes were also red, and he stretched out his trembling hands, like countless times in the past, hugging her gently but tightly in his arms.Daiyu felt her father's trembling, how could Lin Ruhai not feel Daiyu's patience?
Even Jin'er and others at the side couldn't help but quietly wiped the corners of their eyes when they saw it, their heads were lowered and their eye sockets were red.Even Jia Lian standing aside couldn't bear to break the uncomfortable silence.It was Huang Jiyun who came over and patted Lin Ruhai on the back and said, "It's a big day, you should be happy!"

Lin Ruhai, as if returning to his senses, raised his head and was stunned for a moment, then nodded again and said: "I should be happy! My Yu'er has grown so tall." Then he pulled Daiyu away from his chest, wrinkled The eyebrows looked at Daiyu's red eye circles, and the red nose tip smiled and said: "Don't cry, be careful, my beautiful girl is a rabbit."

Daiyu knew that Lin Ruhai was comforting her, so she gave a face-saving smile and said softly: "Father and master have worked hard all the way, let's go and wash up. Yu'er is going to prepare some meals for you."

After hearing Daiyu's words, Jia Lian hurriedly exaggerated: "It's a good relationship! I'm starving, and so is my uncle. My uncle hasn't eaten much since last night." After hearing this, Daiyu looked at Lin Ruhai disapprovingly. , then quickly turned and walked out.

After a while, Lin Ruhai's favorite dishes and a pot of warm osmanthus wine were placed on the dining table.Huang Jiyun looked at it and said with a smile: "Yu'er is becoming more and more biased. I haven't seen you take it out for more than half a year as a teacher. Now when your father comes back, will you unseal it?"

Daiyu didn't tell the difference, just smiled sweetly and said: "Master, try it. If you like Yu'er, how many jars are there? Master, are you afraid that you won't be able to eat it?" Huang Jiyun smiled with his glass, glanced at her, and He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, and Daiyu quickly filled it up for him again, which made him a little satisfied.

It is a big deal to get rid of clothes, but it is a pity that the Lin family does not have a female parent, and Lin Ruhai does not want to be extravagant, so the people who come here are only members of the Lin family clan and the teachers of the college, and Huang Jiyun and a few friends.

Seeing Daiyu in plain clothes offering incense and saluting in front of Jia Min's memorial tablet, and then coming out in a bright red dress, Lin Ruhai was stunned, how many years had he not seen Daiyu dressed up like this?It seems that Brother Yan hasn't seen him since he left, right?

At this time, Daiyu was wearing a red gown with a stand-up collar, narrow sleeves and slanted breasts. The neckline and cuffs were covered with orange satin and light yellow edges, and the edges were embroidered with Jia Min's favorite peonies.A pea-green and gold-sprinkled skirt is pressed with a butterfly and peony sash, but the bright red and green are not gaudy, but more dignified.

One end of the black silk was tied into a bun of ingots, and the peony Huasheng that Jia Min gave to Daiyu was inserted. The red gold beads and tassels were adorned on the forehead, and the brilliance shone between the steps, and the two butterfly hairpins flapped even more. With delicate little wings, it is smart, cute, generous and elegant.

Not to mention the clansmen and wives who seldom meet in the clan, not to mention Yinglian who hasn't seen for more than a year, even Jin'er and others who are with Daiyu are also dazzled, Wang Xifeng smiled and sighed: "My fairy-like sister, what can I do in the future!" Everyone smiled and nodded after hearing this.

Everything is simple and dignified, without a trace of confusion.The only thing that surprised Lin Ruhai was that Jia Mu, who was far away in the capital, sent a generous funeral gift and a letter at this time.

Needless to say, the gift is just something to eat and wear. Although there are a few ornaments that girls like, Daiyu is not good at it.But for that letter, although Daiyu just heard about it, she already clenched her fists and frowned slightly.

(End of this chapter)