Daiyu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 93 Learning (2)

Wang Xifeng stretched out her hand to support the Fengtou hairpin that was loosely holding the green silk on her head and said with a smile: "I like it, of course I like it." I saw a round and full pearl hanging on each of the three slender gold chains held in Feng's mouth. Wang Xifeng lowered her head and raised her hands to reflect the pearl earrings on her earlobe.

A bright red Yunjin shirt is loosely worn on the body, two rows of pearl buttons are arranged from the left and right sides of the round neck with moon white piping, and the auspicious cloud patterns embroidered by two silk threads circle around the pearl buttons and the skirt. White jasmine flowers piled only at the flared cuffs.A lot of roses were randomly sprinkled on the moon white skirt.

Just turning around and raising her head, she was as dazzling as a fairy among flowers, especially Wang Xifeng's face, which had just been bathed at this time, looked even more rosy under the backdrop of the red brocade, and her eyes were particularly watery. .

Seeing that Wang Xifeng had come, Nanny Yang said no more, so she said goodbye and left.Wang Xifeng and Daiyu sat on the couch to rest for a while, ate some fruit, talked and laughed, and then took Daiyu to see her garden.

Daiyu didn't refuse, after all, she hadn't seen it herself yet, and the sister-in-law and her sister-in-law strolled along Qingshi Road to the garden.This garden was built by Daiyu's grandparents and great-grandfathers. There is no special scenery, but it looks extraordinarily elegant.

Entering from the east, the gardens are mostly connected by corridors. There are pavilions and pavilions built between the long corridors, and there are three or four courtyards of different sizes.Outside the corridor, running water is drawn to flow gently, and the water flows between the corridors and pavilions.Perhaps it was born a long time ago, and both sides of the water flow were covered with moss, and occasionally some weeds and even reeds came out from the cracks in the rocks.

The flowers and plants in the garden are sparse, and occasionally a cluster of low azaleas can be seen, either hiding behind rocks, or hiding in corners.Not far away, white bark pine, juniper and green cypress stand aside.There are even peach mulberries planted beside the old willows, but there are no flowers at this time, only the green is dazzling.When the wind caresses the willows and arranges the pines, there are stone tables and benches placed among them.

Daiyu walked around with Wang Xifeng, she was quite satisfied, but regretted that the lotus pond was missing, but she didn't insist.Walking and stopping, I came out of the corridor for a while, and not far behind was the back door.

There is a big grape trellis here, and an old well next to it looks leisurely.There is a stele in front of the well with the word "Ganlu" engraved on it.The font is vigorous and thick, but it is worn a lot. It is presumably written by the ancestors of the Fuzhong, not left by some famous masters.

After wandering around for a while, it was already evening, all the household items at the pier had been brought back, and the old housekeeper was watching to tidy them up, so Daiyu didn't need to worry about anything, but the dinner became a problem.Fortunately, Jia Lian heard that Wang Xifeng also followed here.

The three discussed it, and finally decided that Jia Lian would order meals to be delivered to the mansion.After all, he knows the capital better than everyone in the mansion.

Soon Penglaiju delivered everyone's meals. After talking and laughing with Aunt Daiyu, Jia Lian and Aunt Daiyu asked after dinner, "Now that I have settled down, what are my sister's plans? I will come to pick up my sister again on the seventh day of the lunar new year." Go into the mansion. If there is anything I need to do, you can tell me now, or you can send someone to find me later. "

Daiyu thought for a while and said, "I don't have anything else to bother my brother. Just one thing." Daiyu said here, looking at Jia Lian's hesitation, Jia Lian thought it was her embarrassment and said, "Sister, if you have any embarrassments, just do it." Just say it." Daiyu shook her head and said, "Where is the embarrassment? I just don't know what to do."

Daiyu seldom hesitated like this, let alone Jia Lian, even Wang Xifeng became interested, and asked with a smile, "I'll listen to you if you tell me, maybe I can give you a good idea." After hearing this, Daiyu pouted. He smiled and said, "Since my sister-in-law said so, I'll wait for you to give me a good idea."

After saying that, Daiyu looked at Wang Xifeng with a half-smile and said: "When I left Yangzhou, the teacher gave me a letter and asked me to go to his house to hand it over to his elder brother. When I come back, please ask his elder brother to teach me lessons on my behalf."

Speaking of this, Wang Xifeng already had a look of surprise on his face. After all, Huang Jiyun taught Daiyu, firstly because Huang Jiyun himself has no official position, and secondly, Daiyu is a formal apprentice.Now his elder brother is asked to teach on his behalf, and it lasts for two months, how can this be justified?
As soon as Wang Xifeng thought of this, Daiyu continued: "As far as I know, his elder brother Huang Shibo is an official of the imperial court, and he has to go to the government office every day to do errands. How can I find it? Besides, I am a girl in the boudoir, how can I go out?" Son? Even the master and I teach at our house, and now I am going to my grandmother's place, where will Shibo give me lessons?"

A series of questions came out, not to mention Wang Xifeng, even Jia Lian's expression changed, but Jia Lian knew Daiyu so well!Seeing Daiyu's conceited expression, he knew that she must have planned it long ago, so he was not in a hurry, just took tea and ate slowly.

When Wang Xifeng saw Jia Lian's leisurely look, he was angry in his heart. He was in a hurry here, but his face was indifferent!Didn't say anything about giving a hint.Then the foot under the table stepped hard on Jia Lian's instep.Jia Lian was in pain for a while but couldn't show it well.Wang Xifeng was very proud when he saw it.

Seeing this, Jia Lian said dumbfoundedly, "Why are you panicking? Seeing how calm and composed your sister is, can't you guess that she's just teasing you?" When Wang Xifeng heard this, she turned her head and stared at Daiyu, and also took care of her. Not having anything else to do, Jia Lian even took the opportunity to pull his foot out, and was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Seeing that Wang Xifeng was really annoyed, Daiyu explained: "I am embarrassed because I can't tell my grandmother about this matter, and I also want to see how Shibo arranges it. After all, the master arranged it like this. So I want to I asked my elder brother to post a post to visit Uncle Shi tomorrow morning, and asked when I will be in the mansion these two days, so that I can go to visit him too."

Before Daiyu finished speaking, Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "What's the big deal? You have to look like this?" Wang Xifeng didn't take it seriously at all, thinking it was just a trivial matter, but Jia Lian frowned when she heard this He frowned and said, "Sir's elder brother is father's boss. Is it appropriate for me to visit?"

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng said disapprovingly: "Is there anything suitable or not? No, it's okay to take the invitation letter from the master." At this time, Wang Xifeng didn't mention the invitation letter, and Daiyu almost forgot it. Then he quickly interjected: "Since my sister-in-law talked about the greeting card, let me ask, who holds the uncle's name card? Who uses it?"

Seeing that Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng didn't react, Wang Xifeng replied casually: "It's just that the people in the mansion have something to do." Daiyu looked at Jia Lian with a frown and said, "The things in the mansion are all about my brother. Or does the eldest uncle decide? Or does the eldest uncle know about it?" Speaking of this, what else does Jia Lian not understand?

Jia Lian stood up abruptly, her originally fair face was now pale and pale.Beads of sweat dripped down the hairline.Seeing Jia Lian's expression like this, Wang Xifeng panicked, and hurriedly asked, "What's the matter? Could something be wrong?"

Daiyu didn't hide anything, so she detailed the relationship between them, Wang Xifeng didn't believe it at first, she just shook her head and said: "My aunt was very beautiful when she got married, even I can't match it, why is it like that? "

But Daiyu sighed and said: "It's not necessary now, but what if the second aunt or someone else needs it one day, or some decent servants in the mansion need it, so what should I do? Big uncles, big aunts, brothers and sisters-in-law! If it's just you, I won't say such offensive words, but there is also my little nephew!"

As soon as Wang Xifeng heard that it was up to her and that her son would be involved, she immediately turned the wind and asked, "What should I do? What can I do now?" Daiyu shook her head and said, "At this moment, we still have to Uncle and elder brother are the ones who make up their minds, how can we do what we say?"

Jia Lian walked around the house for a few times, finally calmed down, and heard Daiyu's words clearly, then said to Wang Xifeng and Daiyu: "You don't have to worry about it at this time, I will discuss it with my father. Now let’s just talk about what to do with Mr. Huang’s letter.”

Seeing this, Daiyu thought for a while and said, "If my brother can go to see me for me, it would be the best to ask the uncle to pick me up when he is in the mansion. I just don't know if it's convenient for my brother?" He nodded hesitantly and said: "Since that's the case, we'll go back today, and I have to discuss it with my father earlier, and I'll pick you up when I have news."

Daiyu nodded and got up to see her off in person. When she walked to the gate of the courtyard, Daiyu grabbed Wang Xifeng's hand and said, "No matter what, sister-in-law should send someone to pick me up early tomorrow morning." Wang Xifeng looked at Daiyu in puzzlement and asked Said: "Why is this? Didn't it be agreed..."

After seeing Jia Lian and his wife off, he turned and went to Mammy Yang's room.Now Nanny Yang and Daiyu are still living in the same courtyard, many houses are not settled properly, after all the household items are only brought back at night, but there is no rush.

As soon as Nanny Yang saw Daiyu coming in, she knew that Jia Lian and his wife had left, so she didn't ask any more questions and said, "Is it arranged, Yu'er?" Seeing your grandmother is the way to go." Hearing what she said, Mother Yang laughed and said, "This is the rule! It's not in vain for me to teach you all these years."

After finishing speaking, Mother Yang asked again: "Have you already thought about who to take?" Daiyu nodded and said, "I've also thought about it, if I don't go to check the door tomorrow, I will return at noon, there will be no delay. Let's talk about the rest when we come back." Nanny Yang nodded her forehead and said, "What if I can't come back at noon tomorrow?"

Apparently Daiyu hadn't thought about this, so she couldn't help asking: "Ma'am, you mean you want to bring all the people, but you don't need to bring things? It's just in case, after all, if you stay here, things are easy to add, and people But it's not easy to add." Seeing that Daiyu's thinking was clear, Mammy Yang nodded and smiled in satisfaction.

Nanny Yang asked again: "Since you know that it is not easy to add people back, then you have decided who to take?" Daiyu waited for her watery eyes, pouted her small mouth, shook her head and said : "I also ask Mammy to explain Yu'er's doubts."

Seeing that Daiyu didn't understand and didn't make things difficult for her anymore, Nanny Yang said, "I'm going to your grandmother's house now. I may go there for a month or two, but I won't be able to stay at your grandmother's house forever, otherwise your grandmother will definitely come." Live with you."

At this point, Nanny Yang stopped, seeing that Daiyu seemed to understand half-understanding, she said: "After all, today you are using me to suppress everyone in Jia's mansion, who likes to be suppressed by guests?" That's why Daiyu ordered She nodded and said: "I understand, so I should take Grandma Sun and Nanny Chen who came out of my grandfather's house, so that there will be less barriers?"

After hearing this, Nanny Yang nodded with a smile and said: "This is one of them! You can choose one of these two to take with you, you don't have to take both. After all, they have lost contact with the outer courtyard. It’s not something you can handle. Therefore, it’s best to bring Zhi’er or Qi Luo with you, so that you can arrange another person outside, even if it’s cheap to pass on news.”

At this time, Daiyu suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "So Mama will only follow me at the beginning, and if there is anything going on in the future, I will only pass on the news, and I will not offend them." Then Daiyu said: "As for Zhi'er and The two of Qiluo are actually the same as Hanxiao Zhixuan, Qiluo has a strong temper and is not suitable to be placed under the fence."

At this point, Mother Yang nodded with a smile and said: "You are such a smart child, then have you figured out which of the two, Mother Sun and Mother Chen, is going to be taken to your grandfather's house?"

Daiyu smiled and said: "Thank you for teaching, Yu'er understands, you can only take Chen and not Sun, after all, Sun was able to make her mother look decent in that mansion. A lot. In this way, the big maid given by my grandmother will have nothing to do with her, and she will always be on guard against the new one given by my grandmother, so it is not appropriate."

(End of this chapter)