The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 575 The Crux
Because it was late at night, Sanchun and the others didn't stay in Rongqingtang too long, so Jia Lian followed Li Wan out not long after he left.

Perhaps because of the "big event" tonight, they were also shocked, causing their spirits to be a little excited, so they didn't intend to go back to their room to rest as soon as possible.Tanchun suggested to go to "Sister Feng's courtyard" to see "Sister Feng", which got the approval and support of other sisters.

"You go, I won't go."

Daiyu glanced at them, Leng Qiuqiu left a word and was about to turn back.

Tanchun hurriedly grabbed her and said with a smile, "Don't, sister Lin, let's go together, okay..."

It was late at night, so it was inconvenient to disturb my elder brother and sister-in-law's courtyard, and it was possible to pass by relying on the large number of people.As soon as Daiyu left, Jia Baoyu was embarrassed, and he must leave too, this one, and that one, and then he would not be able to go.

Daiyu didn't know Tanchun's consideration, so she refused.It's not that she doesn't dare to go to Jia Lian's courtyard, it's just that she doesn't like to go with Tanchun and others, because these people always like to tease her, and she is so annoying.

In addition, Jia Baoyu's presence is also a reason.

Seeing Daiyu's insistence not to join them, Jia Baoyu's expression was gloomy.In his eyes, Daiyu didn't go with them because of his offense last time.

I wish to say goodbye so that Daiyu can be with Tanchun and the others at ease.The words came to his lips, but he was very unwilling. Could it be that from now on, he and Sister Lin really have to be very different. Where there is him, there cannot be Daiyu, and where there is Daiyu, there cannot be him?
His complexion was disturbed for a while, Jia Baoyu suddenly took a step forward, and said in a serious voice: "Sister Lin, is she going to keep avoiding me like this?"

Jia Lian didn't care about Jia Baoyu's evasive words, and turned around to continue talking to Yingchun: "Did you agree with each other, or did you come together by appointment? Tell me, what curiosity do you have? I think, most of the curiosity is fake. I'm afraid that like everyone else, when the house is short of money, I heard that I confiscated a lot of dirty money from Lai's house, so I want to instruct me to operate in the dark and give you some money to buy rouge."

After finishing speaking, Sister Feng gave Jia Lian a flirtatious look, which seemed to be praising, but also seemed to be affectionate, and drifted away.

Jia Baoyu felt embarrassed when he heard this, his fair face flushed, and he said: "It's not too long, the main reason is that Lian's second brother is always busy, so it's not good to bother..."

If he can really pass the exam, he will be honored and honored, even our family will be honored. "

Tanchun and Xichun, one pretended to be angry, and the other subconsciously argued.

In the end, it was because of Daiyu that he didn't come here.It wasn't when she found out that Daiyu was engaged, but when she discovered that Daiyu was alienated and angry with him in every possible way, but she was very close to Jia Lian.

Sure enough, Daiyu didn't answer, and it was inconvenient for Tanchun to continue singing.On the other hand, Yingchun saw that Daiyu's eyes were burning, and he smiled and said: "Today, a big event happened in the house, we are all very curious, just now in the old lady's room, I didn't dare to ask more questions, so I decided to come and sit here with brother Sit down, for fear of disturbing my brother's rest."

Her little face turned red immediately, one reason was because of Jia Baoyu's words, and of course the more important thing was that she couldn't keep her little face off in front of Li Wan and the others.Seeing that Jia Baoyu wanted to kneel down for her, it was clearly mocking and oppressing others, so he took a step away, glared at Jia Baoyu and said, "Whoever is separated from you, who wants you again, wants you to apologize to me, you This is clearly because I think I live too peacefully, and in a few days, I must find something to make the old lady and aunt hate me..."

Tanchun and the others still didn't understand Jia Lian's previous words, but she understood the last sentence a little bit, and fell silent for a while.

Daiyu looked on coldly: Huh, sure enough he can make people happy, probably he is also able to make people happy in the same way, not just me.

Faced with Jia Baoyu's different opinions, Jia Lian was not in a hurry, just looked at him quietly, and asked: "Oh, if you were Lai Shangrong, when you were studying, your classmates asked where you lived and who your parents were, how would you answer them? When you are in high school and you are proud of your spring breeze, how do you answer when the teacher who is a senior member of the court asks you again? In the end, you are an official, and your colleagues continue to ask you, how do you treat it?"

Jia Lian said with a smile: "Scholars, especially those who have achieved success in studies, who are not arrogant.

Tanchun still didn't follow Jia Lian's words, and asked, "Second brother Lian said that we are just like everyone else, what does he imply that someone already wanted you to give him money?"

Seeing that these two people were confronting each other again, Li Wan felt a headache, so he was about to make ends meet with a smile and separate the two.

She even hinted directly to him that if he was afraid of being suspected, he might as well store the things in her yard.In the end, Jia Lian just asked her if she was missing something, and promised to give her 50 taels of silver.

But, no matter what, you and I shouldn't be born here.My father and your mother are direct brothers and sisters, you and I, not to mention being as close as brothers and sisters, at least shouldn't be related to each other.If it is because of me that the girl is overthinking, I am here to apologize to you, and I will kneel down for you..."

Even Li Wan came over, took a look at Jia Baoyu, and said with a smile: "Baoyu has finally grown up and is more sensible than before, and knows how to let my sister go."

After all, contemporary imperial examinations are too difficult. Even a simple scholar has to go through two levels of examinations, the county examination and the government examination, to obtain qualifications. Qualifications, also known as scholars.

Jia Amnesty, Jia Zheng and others were not easy for him to get in touch with, but with his intelligence, it was not too easy to win over this little kid like Jia Baoyu.

"Go and go."

Although Yingchun didn't make it clear, everyone knew that Yingchun was a pity for the Lai family. After all, Lai Da and Lai everyone were old according to this world, and they each received fifty or sixty sticks.Not to mention, Nanny Lai is just like Mother Jia, over seventy years old, and her son and daughter-in-law are gone, should she go with her or not?

Jia Baoyu hurriedly said: "Second brother Lian is probably just being overwhelmed. Brother Lai is not such a person. He is a very good person..."

Tanchun was very relieved, and felt that Jia Baoyu's attitude was very rare.In the future, everyone will live in the garden. If Daiyu and Jia Baoyu always have such suspicions, not to mention their own discomfort, even others will be affected.

Of course, the most important thing is Qingwen's little hoof. Every time he came over, he would always look at him with a raised eyebrow and write his impatience on his face. Jia Baoyu himself didn't know when he offended this aunt so deeply .

As a cousin, Jia Baoyu made such an attitude of admitting his mistakes. Although he was sincere, it made Daiyu very uncomfortable.

"Second Brother Lian is back..."

To be praised by Li Wan and the others, let him muster up the courage for a moment, put down his face and tell Daiyu clearly about Jia Baoyu, and finally feel that it is worth it, so he also smiled on his face.

It is so difficult to be a scholar, let alone pass the provincial examination.Just look at the [-]th house of Jia's family, with so many children, after a hundred years, the winners are only talking about two or three people.

It's okay if he doesn't become famous, he needs to rely on the power of our Jia family, once he becomes famous and his wings are full, I'm afraid my Jia family will only be humiliating to him.After all, in the world, apart from saints, who else is qualified to be the master of scholars? "

Tanchun said with a smile, from the perspective of the family of Jia's family, it is a glorious thing for people who are born as servants to be able to pass the examination.

Seeing that Daiyu was really moved by Jia Baoyu's words, and she took the initiative to go over, Tanchun and Xichun hurried forward to hold Jia Baoyu's arm, very agreeing and happy.

As soon as he entered the door, it was true that the three springs had arrived and Daiyu was there, but Jia Lian was a little surprised when he saw that even Jia Baoyu was there.

Because of gouging out Tanchun's eyes several times, after all, it's hard for her to explain at this time, the more she explains, the more passive she becomes.Daiyu, who has suffered a lot, knows that pretending not to hear at this time is the wisest choice.

Yingchun smiled, and responded to Jia Lian's first sentence: "We came out of the old lady's house, and we came together. Originally, my sister-in-law was with us, but when we came to the courtyard, she said to go back and see Lan. Boy, go back first."

Daiyu: "??"

Jia Lian knew that Yingchun didn't want to see others suffer, so he smiled and comforted him and said that he had sent someone to escort Lai Da and others to the north, and nothing would happen, so Yingchun turned his worries into joy.

Jia Lian smiled and said nothing.It is true that when he came back from Dongkuayuan and stopped by Mrs. Xing’s yard to see Mrs. Xing and Jia Cong, Mrs. Xing instigated him in every possible way, telling him not to be too serious. …

"Oh, look at the second elder brother, he even speculates about us like this, and makes us look down."

Jia Lian guessed that Sister Feng was moved by his heroic appearance and domineering tonight, so she admired him even more, so she smiled and went straight to sit on the kang, and called Yingchun and others to sit down, and said with a smile: " Why do you want to come to me tonight?"

Tanchun and the others had some speculations, but they didn't pursue it, and asked about the Lai family.

As for Daiyu, who was about to be entangled by Tanchun and others and could not refuse, her complexion sank, she looked up at Jia Baoyu, and said coldly: "Why should I avoid you? Don't tell me that where you go, other people have to go." , if you don’t go, is it to avoid you on purpose?”

However, today's Jia Baoyu was uncharacteristically, not only was he not angry when Daiyu retorted, but his heavy face was loosened, and he said in a serious tone: "Oh, since sister Lin is not avoiding me, why don't you go with me?" Let's go see Sister Feng together?"

I already knew that this is a stinky sister, and I will never believe her words in the future, and don't talk to her anymore.

In terms of age, Jia Baoyu was not much older than Jia Lan, so Li Wan, who took care of the younger ones in the family, was called the elder sister-in-law to Jia Baoyu, but in fact he was not much different from the elders.

This made Tanchun meet, and he couldn't help being a little envious of Yingchun. There is a brother who loves her so much and coaxes her.According to this appearance, not to mention relying on him in the future, if that kid doesn't cause trouble for himself, everything should be fine for him.

Tanchun also subconsciously let go of Daiyu.

Yingchun sighed: "Brother drove Lai's family to the north to guard Zhuangzi. I heard that it's extremely cold there, and it's going to be winter..."

"That's right, we're not short of money..."

Daiyu had been fully prepared to deal with the unreasonable Jia Baoyu's theory, but Jia Baoyu not only did not speak rudely anymore, but spoke so calmly, and reduced the fighting mode by half.

Daiyu didn't want to quarrel with Jia Baoyu again in front of everyone, so when she turned back, she fell into the trap of Jia Baoyu's words, which made her feel guilty, so she lifted her leg and walked directly to Sister Feng's nursery in small steps.

Except when Lai Shangrong was studying abroad, every time he returned to Beijing, he would naturally not forget to build a good relationship with several important figures in the Jia family.He is not stupid, so he naturally understands that even if he has a successful career, he still needs the support of the Jia family if he wants to become an official.

Jia Baoyu hurriedly said: "If my sister doesn't want to share with me, she can go to Sister Feng's courtyard with us, so that I can prove my heart."

But it is a pity that he knows that this is an unfaithful and unscrupulous person.He didn't want Tanchun and the others to still have a good impression of him, so he looked at Tanchun and said, "For the Lai family, it is a glorious ancestor, but for my Jia family, it may not be able to enjoy this glory."

Sanchun and the others were already curious.Because the Lai family has always existed in the mansion since they were born, they are no strangers to the Lai family, Nanny Lai and others, and now they are naturally concerned about how Jia Lian will deal with these people.

Jia Baoyu squirmed his mouth, speechless.He is noble, not stupid, so he naturally understands what Jia Lian means.

Jia Lian, who was laughing because of Tanchun's words, shook his head and said, "It's not disturbing, you can come and sit with me, I'm happy before it's too late."

Jia Lian was also patient, and told them almost everything. Of course, some of the deep meanings naturally need not be explained in detail with the simple sisters.

When Jia Baoyu mentioned that he was moved, he lifted his robe, as if he really wanted to kneel down and admit his mistake to Daiyu.This made Li Wan and the others both moved and funny, so they hurriedly pulled him back.

Tanchun's thoughts cannot be miscalculated, even if Jia Lian hadn't known about the future, I'm afraid he would be willing to cultivate such a seedling.

As Jia Baoyu spoke, he laughed at himself, and because he was afraid that Daiyu would not give her another chance to speak, he immediately continued: "Now I know that the girl already has her own heart, so naturally she will not offend her in the slightest. From now on, I will Just like the third sister and the others, I wholeheartedly bless you and the second brother Lian...

"I'm tired, can't I go if I don't want to go?"

While talking, Jia Lian tilted his head to look at Jia Baoyu who was on the side, "Really, brother Bao, do the math, how many days have you been since you came to my place, and you used to like it very much."

Tanchun was afraid that Yingchun would make Jia Lian unhappy by saying poor things about the Lai family again, so he interrupted, "I think the second elder brother handled it well, and the Lai family can be regarded as their own fault. Who told them to be greedy! They embezzled so much. Going out is also appalling.”

This is very good, as long as the two people talk about it, everyone will get along easily.

Don't think about how Lai Shangrong would answer at that time.At that time, he must have felt that even if his parents were born in a farm house, they were more respectable than the powerful and wealthy slaves of the Duke's Mansion.

Probably after the Shuiyuean incident, he didn't like coming here very much.After all, it was Jia Lian and Sister Feng who captured him and Qin Zhongzhier at the beginning. Even though his brother and sister-in-law protected and favored him, he still had self-respect, so he would naturally feel ashamed to face it.

Jia Lian's obviously subjective words surprised everyone.Tanchun was stunned and said, "What's the meaning of Lian's second brother? Could it be that this person...?"

See boy Lan?Jia Lian shook his head, not knowing whether it was regret or complacency, he smiled and said nothing.

……

When Jia Baoyu was young, he really liked going to this courtyard, because Sister Feng and Heping were very kind and caring to him, and both had stunning looks, so he naturally liked it.

Therefore, if one of the servants is really expected to emerge, it is naturally a big news, and it is worth bragging: In my Jia family, every servant released has a successful career, which shows that it is a family of poetry and calligraphy!

Jia Baoyu suddenly uttered a loud voice, with a serious expression on his face, everyone present was taken aback and looked at him one after another.

Sister Feng also stood up: "Okay, I already knew that you didn't look at me. Now that the Lord is back, you can ask him what you said. I'll go and see the young lady."

Tanchun said, "We came here with Sister Lin."

The sweet voice, coupled with the superb appearance of all the younger sisters, made Jia Lian involuntarily happy, and greeted with a smile.

Jia Lian was delayed outside for a while, and when he came home, he heard the sound of Yingying and swallows in the house, so he knew that Sanchun and others had arrived, so he straightened his clothes and stepped in.

"So, it's not that Lai Shangrong is bad. It's just that our Jia Mansion is not good to him. Not only is it not good, but it is also an indelible disgrace in his official history. Whenever he thinks about it, it may make him anxious and unwilling to eat. "

Jia Baoyu looked at Daiyu with burning eyes, and said in a warm voice: "I know, what happened last time was my fault, and I offended the girl with my words, but as long as the girl is a caring person, she should also know that I..."

Thinking of Jia Baoyu's grievances over the years, Daiyu's face shrunk, and she was on the verge of crying in a blink of an eye.

He also caught a glimpse of Daiyu's Leng Qiuqiu's gaze, but he didn't care.No matter how good he is at perceiving people's hearts, he won't be able to realize that a word of his to cheer up his sisters can make Daiyu turn a corner and become jealous!

Although Jia Lian was not her own brother, he was also a cousin, so she put aside her troubles and continued to talk to Jia Lian, "Lai Da deserved what he deserved, but I just heard from Brother Bao that he has another son who has already passed the examination of a scholar. I heard that he will take part in the next township examination to take the Juren examination. I don't know if this incident tonight will affect him.

Jia Lian's words were so calm and emotionless, yet it was impossible to refute.Even the youngest Xichun felt thoughtful, feeling that the world of adults is really complicated.In the past, everyone talked about this surname Lai, didn't they all appreciate it, saying that there was a unicorn in the Lai family...

Daiyu, who didn't care about this matter at all, also turned her eyes sideways and looked at Jia Lian in a daze.

Lian's second brother is really sensible, can he penetrate people's hearts?It's just, could it be that this matter is really irresolvable, but it may not be!As long as he is a loyal and broad-minded person, he can naturally accept his humble background. He said this, probably because he is sure that this scholar named Lai, like his parents, is unfaithful.

Daiyu had something in her mind, but she just didn't say it.

(End of this chapter)