The Hairpin of the Red Chamber

Chapter 153

230 a day.

This is what Baochai clearly remembers, the day when she and Daiyu separated.

From autumn to spring, and from spring to summer, they were finally together again.

Baochai stopped involuntarily, and couldn't believe that what she saw was the real Daiyu, but it was Daiyu who came over first, took her hand, and said with a smile, "Sister Bao and Second Brother Lian? coming?"

Without waiting for the two to answer, he said again: "Since you are here, come in quickly."

Baochai saw that she was perfunctory even on the face, smiled lightly, turned to Jia Lian and said, "Trouble Lian's second brother, I didn't expect to meet them on the road. It's just a coincidence. Why don't we talk to each other and catch up on the old days?"

Jia Lian's heart is now the last thing he wants to see Baoyu, but this time he used the name of coming to Yangzhou to do business to persuade Xia Jingui, and he also wanted to use the Xue family's familiarity with the business route, so Baochai asked, he It's not easy to refute, so I just nodded and said: "Why don't you just have a meal here and continue on your way, I just happened to catch up with Brother Bao—you two women, go upstairs first, don't let outsiders see you."

Daiyu smiled, and hurriedly took Baochai all the way upstairs. Before entering the house, she had already ordered Zijuan to "ask the chef to cook some delicious food, no matter what, as long as you can buy it, make a portion." Fearing that he might not be used to eating, Mrs. Wang sent all the cooks and her family that he used to like to follow him. When eating and drinking on the way, all the servants in the family went out to buy vegetables and sent them to the kitchen, and then the cook cooked them. Feeling that this place is remote, it may not be possible to buy satisfactory materials, so I sent Zicuckoo to "call someone to ride a horse to the city to buy vegetables, and then go to a restaurant in the city to buy some special dishes, and the money will be deducted from my monthly bill."

Baochai's favorites, Zijuan and Xueyan are all familiar by heart. After receiving the order, he turned around and went downstairs to call Lin Yuan, Daiyu's companion, and ordered him to take two young servants there quickly.When Zijuan went upstairs, she specially asked the people at the post station to bring hot water. Sure enough, Daiyu saw Baochai's face was full of dust, took the handkerchief and sent Baochai to wash, and made tea with her own hands. He poured out an incense pendant from his bag, and said with a smile, "We are together now, let's drink this."

Daiyu saw that there was the tea he had given her before, her face flushed, she gave her a look and said: "How many years old tea is there, so you don't pick it."

Baochai said with a smile, "I have been a daughter-in-law for many years, so I will not choose."

This was the first time she said such words, and Daiyu's face became hot when she heard it. She snatched the incense pendant, mixed the tea leaves in it with water, and made a bowl of thick yellow soup. Baochai grabbed her hand, stroked her palm, and slowly smiled, "Why is there only tea and no salute?"

When Daiyu was grasped by her, she felt her whole body burning hot, and spat at her, "It's been a while since we met, and when we meet, I don't look serious, and I'm not ashamed."

Baochai raised her eyebrows, and stretched out her hand from the back of her hand all the way up. The summer clothes were thin, and she touched her arm from elbow to arm easily. Daiyu was ashamed, anxious and angry, and she pulled her hand to leave. Baochai pulled her. He refused to let go, but stood up and hugged her, and whispered in her ear: "What a shameful way to be shy, teach me, and I will be able to do it next time."

Her voice seemed to be more gentle than before, like a gust of warm wind, blowing into the ears and penetrating into the heart, making people itch from head to toe, and the whole body was limp, as if it was about to melt.Looking back, Baochai's eyes were like a pool of spring water, filled with tenderness, Daiyu unconsciously indulged in this tenderness, smiled silly, and was speechless.

Seeing Daiyu smile, Baochai smiled too, lightly pecked her on the lips, looked into her eyes when she raised her head, and said slowly, "We haven't done that for a year and a half."

Daiyu blushed, leaned into her arms, and said softly, "It's still daytime."

Baochai held her in one arm, hooked her belt with the other, and said with a smile, "What about the daytime?"

Daiyu blushed and said, "In case Second Brother Lian tells you to go..."

Baochai continued to move with one hand, untied her hair, and said, "Baoyu won't let him go." Jia Lian is not a fool, and he didn't realize it just now. When he saw Baoyu now, I'm afraid he already figured it out—— He will do business in the future, and he will have more time to deal with the government. Now that he has a good-tempered cousin who is close to the jurisdiction and does not contact him, should he still spend money to entrust other people's connections?

Daiyu said: "If it's just in case..." Before she finished speaking, Baochai had already kissed her. After a long kiss, Baochai said, "Where are so many just in case?" He fell down, hugged Daiyu skillfully, and went to do the act of cloud and rain.

After a long absence, the love grows stronger, and even Daiyu takes the initiative to flatter her, let alone Baochai?You came and I tossed and tossed for more than two hours, Zijuan coughed lightly outside, and the two sat up in their clothes. The original clothes could no longer be worn, but Baochai's clothes were still in the car and were about to send them off. When someone went to get it, Daiyu lazily pointed to the other end and said, "There is a green shirt in the gold-painted box, I just finished it, can you see if it fits?"

Baochai opened the box according to her words, but the first thing she saw was not clothes, but a box full of cash. She was startled and said, "What are you doing with so much silver in your room?" Said there were three to five thousand, all of which were enough silver, and complained: "It would be nice if you replaced it with gold, such a big box is eye-catching."

Daiyu said: "My aunt gave these, and Baoyu also put a thousand with me, saying that he would first compensate me for the ones that Xia Jingui wanted."

Baochai frowned and said, "I'll give it to you now. I won't have any money in the future. Why don't you rely on your dowry?" He reached out and opened a bundle beside the box, and sure enough, besides a few clothes, there were bank notes, land deeds, and jewels inside. The items are worth more than ten ingots of gold, and if I count them carefully, I'm afraid it's not worth tens of thousands of taels!He couldn't help laughing again: "I thought you had spent all your dowry, but you turned out to be a rich man."

Daiyu laughed and said, "Do you think I'm that stupid? If you stick to his house, you'll have to keep your own money. Besides, you still have the profit from buying and selling land with you last time." Then he said: "It just so happens that you are here. You can keep these things for me in the future. It doesn't matter if you want to buy a house or land. As long as there is enough for me, the rest is up to you."

Baochai said, "Why, don't you dislike me for deducting your monthly payment now?"

Daiyu raised her face and said with a smile: "I am the young mistress of the Jia family now, if you don't give it to me, someone will give it to me."

Baochai pinched her face fiercely, and said, "I'll give you your monthly bill, and I'll pay for food and drink in the future. Don't take a penny from his family! The 1000 taels will also be refunded, and I will give him another one." Five thousand, take it as a thank you for supporting me for so long."

Daiyu heard that she spent a lot of money, but she just laughed.

While the two were lingering inside for a long time, Baoyu and Jia Lian outside were also chatting happily—Jia Lian originally felt sour because Baoyu had somewhat taken away his title, but when he went in and saw Baoyu, he heard the servant call Baoyu "" "Master", Fang suddenly remembered that Baoyu is now a local parent. If he wants to do business in the Jiangnan area, he must be taken care of by these local officials, and after all, he is a brother of the same clan. After meeting with Baoyu, he briefly talked about the cold and temperature, and talked about his desire to go on the same road.

Baoyu had been instructed by Daiyu to keep Jia Lian, and was still thinking about how to speak. Suddenly, he heard him mention it, overjoyed, and pulled Jia Lian to talk. How close I felt, when I was outside and the journey was lonely, I remembered that I couldn't write two characters of Jia in one stroke, and felt that brotherhood was precious.

Moreover, Baoyu studied hard and Jia Lian worked hard to go into business, all for the sake of boosting the reputation of the family. After coming and going, there were more things to say, and they talked until dusk without knowing it. Jia Lian was embarrassed and said, "We only care about two people. Talking, I forgot my younger siblings and older sister Xue. I still have to discuss with the younger sister Xue about traveling together." Suddenly remembering the rumors about Baochai and Baoyu, he became embarrassed again, and said with a sneer, "What do you think, brother?" ?”

Baoyu said: "Of course she is very willing, brother don't have to worry."

Jia Lian's heart skipped a beat, and he said in a low voice, "I have a few words, I don't know if I should say them or not."

Baoyu wondered, "My brother, what can't you say?"

Jia Lian coughed and said, "My younger brother is now an official. Seeing that he has a bright future, it's better...don't be delayed by the affection of these sons and daughters."

Baoyu blinked to understand the meaning of his words, and said with a smile: "Brother is wrong, I, cough, I mean, Sister Bao and Shaoer are in a good relationship. Let's go together, and they also have a companion on the road." , not... for that matter. I... I have nothing to do with her, don't worry, brother."

Jia Lian glanced at him suspiciously, and leaned closer and said, "If you have those thoughts, I'd rather I take you for a walk in the building outside, and let everyone act on the spot, just let it go, and don't get serious. Otherwise, I'll lose it." Follow the example, that is wrong. Now there is only one in our mansion that you can count on, don't ruin your future."

Baoyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he had to agree: "My brother really doesn't have to worry about me, I really have nothing to do with her. Don't talk about going to those places anymore. It's not like my brother doesn't know that the imperial court doesn't allow officials to go whoring."

Jia Lian looked at Baoyu repeatedly and saw that he was sincere, not like he was just perfunctory. Fang nodded and said, "It's good that you know the pros and cons of it yourself." It's like Baoyu's words.He also made up his mind that he must pay attention to Baoyu, and he must not be confused.