Qing Wu Red House

Chapter 164

On March [-]th of the eighth year of Hongzheng, the Herb Garden officially removed the white veil and filial piety.Early in the morning, Mrs. Lin led the maids and women to start cleaning the house. The housekeeper Lin also changed from his usual seriousness and bustled around with a smile on his face.Master Chen in the kitchen is even more motivated to show off his skills.

And Qingwen and Muqing also got up early, picked out the clothes Daiyu was going to wear today, and then came to Daiyu's main room.At this time, Daiyu had woken up, and Zijuan was waiting for her familiarity. When she saw Muqing and Qingwen coming in, she asked, "Can you two help Chuxia prepare brother's clothes? Today is a big day, don't you?" Lost face."

Qingwen smiled and said: "Miss, don't worry, the clothes on the uncle's side have already been prepared. Elder sister Chu Xia has checked them more than ten times. These are the clothes that Mu Qing and I prepared for the girl. The girl chooses one to wear. Let's go!" Saying that, Qing Wen and Mu Qing brought up the clothes several times, what rose red, rain after the sky, crimson purple, peach red were actually some bright colors inside and out.

Daiyu was still not used to wearing the plain clothes for these years, but when she remembered that there must be many colleagues of her brother coming today, she should not be too casual, so she chose the rose red one to let the girls Go with jewelry.

Zijuan also found out the jewelry box early, and put the gold inlaid jade and emerald ones on the table.When Yang Wushuang came in, she saw such a situation, she smiled and said: "What is this for? Could it be that Sister Lin wants to pawn the house, and this table is set up inside and out."

Daiyu hurriedly asked Yang Wushuang to sit down: "Sister, don't blame me, these girls are so nervous about nothing." In fact, as soon as Yang Wushuang came in, he saw Zijuan and others who usually only wore plain clothes changed to bright colors new clothes.It can also be said that now the entire herb garden is decorated with lights and festoons, which makes people feel joyful just looking at it.Give birth to a good mood.

Yang Wushuang smiled and said: "I came here to give my sister a small gift. I know that sister Lin must be in a hurry today, so I will come early and only ask her. Don't worry, my sister here in Yanyu Pavilion. I'll take care of it." Then, Yang Wushuang gave Daiyu a brocade handkerchief embroidered by himself: "I came in a hurry, and I didn't prepare anything. This is my rookie's yesterday, just treat it as a blessing to my sister. Bar!"

Daiyu took the brocade handkerchief and said with a smile, "Sister Yang, you are welcome. I like the tighter handkerchief!" Yang Wushuang smiled, but said in her heart that Daiyu in this life is indeed much gentler.This kind of scene is also very skilled in speaking, unlike the previous life, where he was always arrogant and lonely, and his life was endlessly lonely.However, whether such a change is good or bad.Yang Wushuang felt very lost.

Wushuang knew that she couldn't always immerse herself in the memories of her previous life like this, but when she saw Daiyu, she couldn't help but think of her flustered life of more than ten years.Sometimes, she even thought of Jia Baoyu, not knowing that Shenying's waiter had left Jiangzhu Immortal Grass in this life.Is it possible to find his happiness.

As for Baoyu, at this time, he was struggling with whether to come to the herb garden, and Jin Chuan'er came in for the third time to remind him: "Are you okay after all? Lian's second master and second grandmother have already walked to the second gate." Alright, I'll wait for you."

In fact, Baoyu had already changed her clothes, but just sat in the Yihong courtyard in a daze.Xiren turned out from the inner room, and said with a smile: "It's really uncomfortable, so let's talk to the old lady. After all, Miss Lin's place is just to remove clothes. It's not a big deal."

In fact, Baoyu was very contradictory in his heart. He felt that he was a little afraid of seeing Daiyu who was with Lin Haorui.Because that would make him feel that sister Lin was even more distant from him.Jin Chuan'er smiled gently at the side: "As far as I'm concerned, the second master should go and have a look. I'm really impatient with those people in the official career, and I can stay in the inner courtyard with Miss Bao and the others. I heard Lin The girl's garden is very beautiful."

Xiren smiled indifferently and said, "If you want me to look at it, it's similar to ours." Jin Chuan'er didn't answer, and at this time a little girl came outside and urged her again.Then Baoyu stood up slowly and walked out the door.

Baochai was coming to welcome him with Yingchun and Tanchun. Seeing him like this, she couldn't help laughing and said, "Brother Bao, what are you doing? Could it be that you went to Sister Lin's place and rushed to the study, so unwilling."

Tanchun smiled: "I really failed the exquisite invitation that Sister Lin specially sent. My second elder brother prepared a gift. It would be impolite to leave empty-handed!" Baoyu remained silent while Jin Chuaner smiled : "It's ready, it's ready, I've been told to take it."

Wang Xifeng's little girl on the side urged: "Second Master and the girls hurry up, Second Master Lian and Second Mistress have been waiting for a long time." Baochai then urged several people to act quickly. Chai got up early in the morning and carefully selected the clothes, thinking if she could meet Chu Tianyou in the herb garden.

For some reason, she just missed that boy who existed like a god in her heart, and she couldn't forget it no matter what.Even though she knew that he was not the best choice in her mother's heart and in her brother's heart.But Baochai couldn't control her urge to miss.

When a few people arrived at the Herb Garden, there were already many sedan chairs and carriages parked in Caomu Alley.Sitting in the same car with Wang Xifeng, Jia Lian said with a smile: "Hao Rui can't hide away at all now. I heard in the barracks that the Emperor thinks highly of him. But those big guards don't treat him very well. Convinced, in order to prove his ability, the emperor even arranged an appointment for him to compete in the arena."

Wang Xifeng was fascinated by what he heard, and said regretfully: "It's a pity that the competition is in the palace, people like us can't see it." Seeing his wife's appearance, Jia Lian just smiled and didn't say anything more.

In just a short while, Ding Daqiang, the external steward of the herb garden, had already brought a few servants to welcome Jia Lian and Baoyu to the outer courtyard. Get out of the sedan chair and go to the painting screen skyside.

However, as soon as Wang Xifeng brought a few girls into the painting screen, he was startled by the scene inside.Daiyu greeted you personally with relief: "Sister Feng, why is it so late, I almost have to let Zijuan and Qingwen go to meet you!"

Wang Xifeng looked into the hall and asked in a low voice, "What's the situation? Why are there so many people?"

Daiyu smiled embarrassingly, her face was slightly flushed, she was about to speak when she saw a lady inside with a smile and said: "This is Jia Shoubei's wife. Come in and let us have a look."

It was the first time for Wang Xifeng to hear someone call her by such a title, and she just thought it was very novel.After chatting with those noble ladies for a few words, it dawned on me that these people came for the brothers and sisters of the Lin family, especially Lin Haorui.

Seeing that Lin Haorui is going to be, the filial piety period has passed, and now he is the hottest newcomer in front of the emperor, so he naturally entered the sight of these people, wanting to find out the market for their own and relatives' girls.It's no wonder that Daiyu's face is embarrassing, she is a little girl, and it is still a little awkward to deal with such a thing.

But Wang Xifeng found out.Daiyu still controlled the situation very well, and she didn't miss any of the expected etiquette, and she didn't agree to things that shouldn't be promised.Nanny Song, Mother Zhao and several big girls who were Daiyu's right-hand men were also present.Or making tea and pouring water, or joking a few words, fully embodies the upbringing of a scholarly family.

Wang Xifeng laughed secretly, I'm afraid these ladies came here for Lin Haorui, after seeing such a situation.I'm afraid I have some other ideas.Sure enough, the wife of Mr. Wang, the right servant of the Ministry of War, answered with a smile to Wang Xifeng: "Your sister's family name is also Wang. If you say we are destined."

Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "Who says it is not? I have been in poor health before, and my child is still young, so I seldom go out. In the future, there will be occasions like this. I need to ask my sister to take care of me." Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "My sister is just joking. Who doesn't know that the Second Mistress Lian of the Rongguo Mansion was a hero among girls. If my boy is not old, I really want to form a family with my sister."

Wang Xifeng chuckled.Thinking of his young eldest sister, he couldn't help laughing.Unexpectedly, Mrs. Wang's voice changed, and she praised Daiyu again: "However, I have opened my eyes today. I heard that Miss Lin has always been weak and sick. When I saw her today, she turned out to be such a fairy-like person. What's even more rare is that he advances and retreats. It's so rare to be so polite and sensible in every word and smile."

Wang Xifeng was slightly taken aback, her heart tightened, and she agreed: "Yes, my sister is very rare." Then Mrs. Wang deliberately lowered her volume and smiled: "I'm not afraid of my sister's jokes, I want to ask her about it today. , Miss Lin agrees to others?"

Wang Xifeng sighed slightly, and said with a smile: "To tell the truth, my sister has not been in good health since she was a child, but in the past two years, thanks to Brother Hao Rui, he invited a famous doctor to take care of her. That brother of his is a Worrying about everything, I'm afraid that Lin girl's marriage will finally be satisfied by him!"

Mrs. Wang was not discouraged at all, instead she smiled comfortably: "With the words of a younger sister, we will be sure, and we have to plot something wrong." topic.

Wang Xifeng looked at Daiyu, and saw that Daiyu and Baochai were talking about the poems and songs with several girls of the same age, which made the noble ladies who listened with pricked ears feel even more satisfied.

Naturally, among them, Baochai's generous words and deeds and good looks also attracted a lot of attention from everyone.

Finally, when the banquet started at noon, Daiyu hurriedly retreated under the pretext of going to see the banquet, and ordered Xueyan to greet these noble ladies for dinner together with Mrs. Lin.She knew that during the preparations that day, there were only three tables for the women's family, but today, it seems that there are no five or six tables.

"Master Chen can only go there. If there are not enough materials, let Zhou Chuan go out to buy them quickly, even if it's just some rice noodles." Daiyu ordered Xueyan anxiously.Xueyan smiled and said: "These things don't need the girl to worry about it. I don't know why, the matter in the big kitchen today is followed by Uncle Chu, and it will be properly arranged. Girl, don't worry."

"Brother Chu?" Daiyu was a little surprised, her brother really dared to instruct others, so hasn't Chu Tianyou already been promoted to a nobleman?My brother actually asked people to watch the kitchen work.Qingwen seemed to be coming back from the front yard. Seeing Daiyu standing in the corridor without a cloak on her body, she hurriedly said, "Xueyan, you are really confused. The wind is so strong that you let the girl stand like this. If you catch the wind , but how can it be good!"

Xueyan stuck out her tongue and said with a smile: "Sister Qingwen is getting more and more like Sister Zijuan, and now the little girl dare not speak when she sees you." Yu also smiled: "The table is open inside, you go and watch." Xueyan and Qingwen agreed, seeing Daiyu's tired look, and hurriedly said: "The uncle said, let the girl not have to worry about these things. Things. Those guests don’t have to accompany them all the time. If you’re not in good spirits, go back to Yanyu Pavilion to rest.”

Daiyu's heart warmed up, and then she smiled and said, "I have my own measure, you go ahead. By the way, tell Sister Feng, let her take care of me more inside."

Seeing that there was no one around Daiyu, Qingwen said worriedly: "I'll let Erxi come out to accompany the girl." Daiyu shook her head: "No need, I'm at home, maybe I have something to do. I'll go Take a look at Sister Yang in Yanyu Pavilion, you guys go now!"

Seeing that Qingwen and Xueyan had entered the painting screen, Daiyu let out a heavy breath.Reluctantly reached out and pressed his head.This half-day effort exhausted her.It seems that she really doesn't have any talent for dealing with people.

Daiyu walked out of the painting screen through the back door, and walked slowly along the lake to Yanyu Pavilion.She didn't notice at all, from the place she just left, a yellow figure flashed past quietly.

The large kitchen in the herb garden is located in a yard to the east, not far from Lin Haorui's Wangshan Pavilion.At this time, good dishes were poured out from the large kitchen.The girls and servants served the table one after another.I saw these maids were busy along the way, carefully watching the food in their hands, and almost no one chatted.

I saw a yellow figure walking slowly along the courtyard wall of the large kitchen, as if taking a walk.The little girls didn't notice it, but the nurses in charge of supervision on the road saw it at a glance.

Nanny Chen is the second-class nanny in the herb garden.Mainly responsible for the tableware and other things in the big study.Today, I was on the road watching these maids serving dishes, and in a blink of an eye, I saw a girl in yellow clothes on the courtyard wall of the big kitchen.He only took one girl with him as if he was taking a walk, so he hurriedly greeted her: "The girl is well, this is already the outer courtyard, but the girl got lost?"

The girl in yellow smiled lightly, but it was Xue Baochai who came with Wang Xifeng and others.It should be said that Xue Baochai still lived in the herb garden for some days.But because Nanny Chen is not allowed to serve in the inner courtyard on weekdays, so she doesn't know her.

There was a faint smile on Baochai's face.Said softly: "I just lost my way, I hope Mammy can give me some advice!" Mammy Chen was very enthusiastic, and hurriedly explained the route in detail, fearing that Baochai still didn't know her, she specially called a girl and asked her to take Baochai with her. Chai goes back.

When Baochai saw that Madam Chen was so thoughtful, she sighed slightly in her heart, but she still thanked her very much: "Thank you, Madam." As he was speaking, Baochai saw a man in scarlet clothes swinging out of the door of the big kitchen. The man in the purple brocade robe couldn't help but smile contentedly.

It was Chu Tianyou who walked out of the big kitchen. Because he never liked such a messy scene, he invited him to take care of the kitchen.Originally, Lin Haorui was still a little unwilling, but he had no choice but to agree after being ridiculed by him. For this reason, Ao Jian even laughed at him severely.

As soon as he left the courtyard of the big kitchen, he saw Baochai.I was thinking of sneaking away from the side, but I didn't expect that Baochai had already seen him, so I had no choice but to move over slowly.Seeing Chu Tianyou approaching, Baochai was very happy, and said softly, "I have seen Brother Chu, but I haven't seen him for half a year, how is Brother Chu?"

Chu Tianyou smiled politely, but did not answer Baochai's question directly: "Why did Miss Bao come to the outer courtyard, go back quickly, so that sister Lin won't worry!" : "I haven't been here for a long time, and I don't know each other. I don't know how to walk here. I'm wondering now. I don't know if Brother Chu can show me the way?"

Chu Tianyou was taken aback for a moment, then said after a while: "That's all right!"

Baochai smiled and said, "Brother Chu is so thankful."

Nanny Chen looked at the backs of Chu Tianyou and Baochai leaving in a strange way, and shook her head secretly: "Are all the girls so casual now? Really..." Nanny Chen sighed, and continued to stare at the little girls as they walked carefully , Don't spill the food.

Chu Tianyou walked two steps away from Baochai, thinking that the girl's stride was short, so he slowed down as much as possible.Such a small move warmed Baochai's heart, and she couldn't help feeling that her bold move today was worth it even if her mother knew about it and nagged her.

"Brother Chu...do you still mind about the imperial examination?" After walking a few steps, Baochai sped up his speed slightly, and asked cautiously.Although she knew that she shouldn't talk about this topic, she felt that this was the only way to let Chu Tianyou know that she was always caring about him.

After hearing Baochai's question, Chu Tianyou couldn't help but stop, and looked back at Baochai.Seeing Baochai's big eyes looking at her without blinking, she couldn't help feeling a little irritable, and said lightly, "No!"

"That's good. I don't believe the rumors in the market. It's just copying what others say. Brother Chu has to relax and take the next test. With Brother Chu's ability, he will definitely win the championship!" Baochai said. The voice was soft, trembling slightly because of being too excited.

Chu Tianyou walked in front and listened quietly, but he didn't answer any more.But with the effort of half a stick of incense, the edge of the painting screen is already close at hand.Chu Tianyou stopped in his tracks: "Miss Bao, go back quickly!"

Looking at Chu Tianyou's stalwart back, Baochai felt a sense of loss.Biting his lips slightly, he said softly, "Thank you, Brother Chu."

Chu Tianyou nodded and never looked at her again, as if walking by the lake.Baochai turned her head to look at Chu Tianyou's leaving back, and slowly clenched her fists.Standing behind Baochai, Ying'er was also slightly lost in thought.

"Sister Bao!" Suddenly a voice came, interrupting Baochai's meditation.I saw Baoyu walking over quickly, with a face full of rejoicing: "It can be regarded as seeing Sister Bao. The women here say that this is the inner courtyard and they won't let me in. Sister Bao, tell them quickly, I can't go in." Don't be in the front yard, the people there are full of official career and economics, it's very tacky!"

Baochai looked at Baoyu coldly, full of misery and unwillingness.