Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 227 Lantern Festival, Xiangling Carrying Concubine

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the Lantern Festival.

Feng's mansion was full of joy, and the courtyards were full of beautiful lights.

Feng Yibo ordered people to set up a stage early on, and even specially ordered a few classes of Kunqu Opera.

The play is ready, and several tables are set up.

Li Mengshi brought Baochai, and Youlao'an was at the same table.

Miaoyu and Youshi sisters are at the same table.

The rest of the dignified servants, such as Aunt Meng and the big maids of each house, etc.

They all have seats.

The women of the whole family gather together to eat, drink and listen to theatre.

It's so uncomfortable.

In the past few days, many of Li Shouzhong's disciples are about to step through the threshold.

The New Year's gifts are piled up in the warehouse of the old couple's courtyard.

Li Shouzhong and Feng Yibo were also tired of entertaining, and they ate table after table of New Year's wine.

Today is the festive season, and my father and I just have a rest.

I didn't even come over to listen to the play with the girls.

And keep them from being uncomfortable.

The two of them only talked in the study, talking about poetry and learning.

Use this to cultivate your body and mind.

On the stage, I just finished singing "The Story of the White Snake".

"Listening to the Piano" is being sung now.

Babbling, it's just one of "South West Chamber".

It's interesting to say that men don't read "Water Margin" and women don't read "West Chamber".

Both of these books were classified by Confucianism as objects of obscenity and robbery.

Especially "The Romance of the West Chamber", which has always been a forbidden book in the ancient boudoir.

But when listening to operas, the repertoire of "The West Chamber" is suitable for all ages, and there is nothing particular about it.

Even after adaptation, some "obscene" details are missing in the opera.

But the general plot direction is the same.

The core contained in it is nothing more than praising love.

It's bound to feel like a double standard.

At this time, all the girls were fascinated by what they heard.

Li Mengshi and You Laoniang both smiled and squinted, obviously immersed in the music.

A look of good taste.

Baochai is also smiling, but her mind is not on the play.

Instead, he quietly observed the crowd.

I saw that Miaoyu was neither sad nor happy, as if everything had nothing to do with her.

The affection between Zhang Sheng and Yingying did not move her at all.

The second sister You was shy and timid, appearing very nervous.

It can be seen that this is a substitute for the scene, and they are sweating for the two people on the stage.

Third Sister You pursed her lips slightly, seeming a little annoyed.

Maybe it's because she doesn't like Yingying's heartbeat, and looks worthless.

Going to the other side, the girls in each room are immersed in it.

Even Xiang Ling, who was a little dazed in the past, was a little confused at this moment.

I don't know if I thought of something.

Seeing Xiangling, Baochai's heart moved slightly.

But seeing Li Mengshi's eyes narrowed, he was not in a hurry to disturb him.

At this time, the play has been sung.

Li Mengshi opened his eyes and commented with a smile:
"This accent of playing Yingying is authentic, is it from Jiangnan?"

Mrs. You also had a similar expression, nodding in agreement:

"That's what I heard. It must be the uncle who took the trouble."

Although everyone here is not an expert in Kunqu opera, they are all from Jiangnan.

It's also a special feeling to listen to the local accent for the festival.

When Li Mengshi heard what Mrs. You said, she immediately smiled and said:

"Yibo's child is pure filial piety, knowing that we girls don't have much ink, it's most comfortable to listen to some plays."

"reward!"

Seeing Li Mengshi's happy smile, Baochai said "reward".

A servant had already placed a few dustpans in front of him, waiting by the side.

Hearing that there was a reward, one of them, carrying a dustpan of copper coins, went up to the stage and said:
"Old lady, madam, old An, I reward you for buying some fruit!"

As he spoke, he threw the money onto the stage.

Just listen to "Ding Ding Dang Dang", the sound of money all over the stage.

"Thank you, old lady, for the reward!"

"Thank you ma'am!"

"Thank you for the old security reward!"

People in the theater troupe know the rules when they travel from place to place.

While hugging the money, he put on a smiling face and thanked each of them one by one.

Li Mengshi laughed once, then said to Baochai:
"You let Lao An and I order it first. Now that the two plays have been sung, you should also order the one you like."

Although Baochai respects the elderly, she is the mistress of the Feng family after all.

If she doesn't order it, others won't order it either.

At that moment, Baochai smiled and said:
"I think the old lady is happy, why don't I click "Fat Girl Learns the Tongue" again."

"Pang Gu Xue Tong" is a part of "Journey to the West".

This "Journey to the West" is not the book from which the scriptures were learned, but "Journey to the West" in "Four Journeys".

This discount is not a martial arts show against goblins, but a lively comedy.

When Li Mengshi heard the words, she naturally knew that Baochai wanted to follow her wishes.

Immediately, he shook his head and said angrily:
"This kid is thoughtful, but you don't have to always think about others. You have to choose what you like."

When Baochai heard this, her heart warmed slightly, but she still smiled and said:
"Returning to the old lady, I am still young and don't know much about opera. I thought about listening to an opera with our family. It was nothing more than listening to the excitement, and then I watched the atmosphere and clicked it casually. Can't think of anything."

"You!"

Seeing her like this, Li Mengshi had no choice but to give up.

At this time, Baochai looked at the table in the concubine's room again, and Zhang Luo said:
"You guys can also order a discount for each of you."

Miaoyu didn't like these things, so she shook her head and didn't point.

The second sister You ordered a discount of "Qin Tiao", from "Jade Hairpin".

The meaning of the plot is similar to that of "Listening to the Qin" just now, and they all use the piano to intercede.

Obviously she didn't hear enough about love and love.

Seeing that Miaoyu didn't order, Third Sister You asked if she could order for her.

Miaoyu didn't care about it, so she let her go.

So, Third Sister You ordered a Water Margin drama and a Journey to the West to fight goblins.

It's all lively martial arts.

As soon as the order was ordered here, Baochai looked at the other table and said:

"They've all ordered it, Xiangling should order it too."

A table of maids looked at Xiangling enviously, but they all knew that she was different from others.

Xiangling was thinking about the West Wing just now, still in a daze.

When Baochai spoke, she didn't react for a moment.

Aunt Meng next to her smiled and poked her, saying:
"Madam asked you to play too! Haven't thanked Madam?"

Seeing that everyone was looking at her ambiguously, Xiang Ling finally realized.

Immediately his face flushed, he got up in a panic and said:

"Thank you ma'am, Xiangling, a maid, is not qualified to play!"

Li Mengshi also asked Baochai in a low voice, saying:
"Praise?"

She thought that Baochai would act like this because Xiangling had entered Feng Yibo's house.

Unexpectedly, Baochai shook her head first, and said in a low voice:

"not yet."

As she spoke, she looked at the shy Xiangling, and said to Li Mengshi:
"It's just that my master never wants others to serve her. He only treats her differently from other girls."

Li Mengshi frowned slightly upon hearing this, and said:
"Xiangling is a sensible person, she doesn't fight all day long, and never relies on her status to do anything."

Baochai's tone was gentle, but what he said seemed to mean Liwei.

It stands to reason that Li Mengshi shouldn't intervene even if it really stands out.

But Xiangling had followed Feng Yibo a long time ago, and Li Mengshi didn't want this to cause a rift between their husband and wife.

She said a few words of praise, but she was actually interceding for Xiangling.

"Xiang Ling has a distinctive appearance and good character, and it was so easy for the master to snatch it back."

Baochai saw that Li Mengshi had misunderstood, chuckled twice, and said:
"I think it will be sooner or later."

Li Mengshi understood when he heard the word "grab".

It turned out that Baochai didn't want to establish rules, but wanted to promote Xiangling.

To let people know her difference is to support her.

He nodded in relief and said nothing more.

Only then did Baochai look at Xiangling who was still standing cautiously, and said with a smile:
"Xiangling, you can just order and listen to whatever you want. We are all a family here, so don't be restrained."

"Don't dare! Don't dare!"

Xiangling waved her hands again and again in fright, and said:
"I don't have anything to think about, I just listen to what the masters order."

Although she is always in a daze, she also knows how to behave.

At this time, the hostess gave her face, but she couldn't put her nose on her face.

Baochai's goal had been achieved, and seeing her at a loss, he waved her to sit down.

Just as Xiangling breathed a sigh of relief, Aunt Meng moved closer and said in a low voice:
"Madam is trying to flatter you. It seems that a good thing is coming."

"what?"

Xiang Ling exclaimed, and quickly covered her mouth.

Fortunately, "Fat Girl Learns the Tongue" has already started singing.

Looking left and right, no one was paying attention, and then said with a flushed face:

"Aunt Meng, don't joke, I'll be a little girl by my master's side, what's there..."

Having said that, her voice became smaller and smaller, almost inaudible.

"What a good thing."

Aunt Meng looked at Xiangling with a smile on her face, and said firmly:
"Look at it."

That night, when Xiang Ling served Feng Yibo again.

His face was flushed, and he didn't dare to look directly.

He also tied Feng Yibo's belt with a dead button, and was in a hurry.

After tidying up, I went to the outhouse as if fleeing.

Feng Yibo was left hanging there, only a little inexplicable.

Seeing Baochai snickering aside, he said strangely:
"What is madam laughing at? What's wrong with this girl Xiangling?"

Seeing this, Baochai quickly suppressed her smile, and said solemnly:
"It's not because of my father!"

"I?"

Feng Yibo was even more puzzled, he frowned and pondered for a while, but still had no idea.

"What's wrong with me?"

Seeing his appearance, Baochai couldn't help chuckling and said:
"Hehehe! It's not that the master is merciful."

Feng Yibo sat on the edge of the kang, and asked in a daze:

"I'm merciful? I haven't provoked her recently, have I?"

Sooner or later, Xiangling will be his, and Feng Yibo is not in a hurry.

Nothing but the occasional tease.

Seeing him thinking hard, Baochai couldn't help smiling anymore.

"Giggle!"

With her smile, Feng Yibo suddenly had some guesses.

He leaned forward and tentatively said:
"I see, it turned out to be you!"

After saying this, Baochai couldn't hold back any longer.

"Cluck! Cluck!"

Seeing that she couldn't stop laughing, Feng Yibo knew he had guessed right.

At that moment, he put Baochai in his arms and said:
"Wow! Since you provoked Xiangling, I will avenge her today and deal with you vicious old lady!"

He talked with his mouth, but his hands were not honest.

"do not!"

Baochai was subdued by him two or three times, laying on his lap, and immediately begged for mercy:
"Grandpa, don't!"

"Snapped!"

The fifteenth moon is perfectly round, like a fat jade plate.

A crisp sound in the night seemed to crush the moonlight into pieces.

After some time, Baochai, who had been tidied up, curled up lazily in Feng Yibo's arms.

"I originally wanted to support her so that she wouldn't be bullied."

Aggrieved, Baochai turned over and said:
"I didn't expect that she seemed to have misunderstood."

Feng Yibo stretched the corner of the quilt to cover her fragrant shoulders exposed by the movement, but said in his mouth:

"What misunderstanding, isn't it calculated by you?"

Baochai was a little angry when she heard the words, and buried her head in the bed, saying:
"Hmph! A piece of sincerity pays water!"

Feng Yibo also retracted, seeing Baochai's angry appearance, said softly:
"Okay, okay, I was wrong, I know you are virtuous, and you are thinking of Feng's family and me."

Said, kissed her forehead, but said:

"That being the case, let her serve you tea tomorrow."

Baochai got even angrier when she heard the words, but hugged Feng Yibo, pouted and said:
"Good people let you do it!"

Feng Yibo said with a smile:

"So that's what you meant when you called a good man."

His response was to spit.

"Pooh!"

The next afternoon, under Baochai's attention.

Witnessed by the concubines of the Feng family and the servants of the inner house.

Xiangling was all red, holding a teacup shyly.

She blushed, and nervously came to Feng Yibo and his wife who were sitting upright in the hall.

"Grandpa, please have some tea!"

Feng Yibo took the tea bowl, took a sip, and said with a smile:
"I originally wanted to help you find your parents, and then bring up this matter."

Xiangling knew that he had been looking for her parents, but there was no news, but she still showed gratitude when she heard the words.

"However, you have been with me for so long, and I don't want you to leave."

Feng Yibo can be regarded as frank, he directly expressed his thoughts.

Hearing him be so straightforward, all the wives and concubines laughed secretly.

Xiangling's face turned even redder from embarrassment.

"In addition, my wife also persuaded me, so I will accept you first, but don't worry, I will continue to look for your biological parents."

Xiangling hurriedly lowered her body, gave a blessing, and said:
"Thank you, sir, for your mercy."

Feng Yibo thought for a while, and added:
"From now on, I will use your original name, Zhen Yinglian."

"Yes!"

Xiangling responded, and came to Baochai again.

"Ma'am, you have tea!"

Baochai took it, took a sip, smiled and said:
"I didn't know until today that the Lord has let you go."

She originally thought that Xiangling was bought by Feng Yibo, so she must be a slave.

Unexpectedly, Feng Yibo told her that he had been released a long time ago.

It's just that I haven't reached the age and haven't found my parents, so I have been dragging on.

Obviously, Feng Yibo had already made arrangements for Xiangling.

On the contrary, he was a villain in vain, and he was dealt with in vain.

"Now that I have entered the Feng family's door, I have become a member of the Feng family."

Baochai first pointed out the identity of her good concubine, and then said:
"In the future, I will serve you more attentively, and I will also open up branches and leaves for the Feng family."

Xiangling blushed, lowered her head and replied:

"Yes! I obey Madam's orders!"

Afterwards, she saluted Miaoyu and Youshi sisters who stood beside her with their hands down, and said:
"Meet three sisters."

The three of them smiled lightly and replied:

"Good sister."

Although there was one more rotation, the three of them had no complaints.

Xiangling followed Feng Yibo earlier than they did, but she was delayed until now because she was not old enough.

Entering the door now is also expected.

It ended here, and the servants also came to see the ceremony.

"Meet Aunt Zhen!"

Xiangling responded one by one, it is considered a ceremony.

Afterwards, Baochai let the wine be served again, and the whole house celebrated without mentioning it.

A wing room in the west courtyard has been tidied up and used as a new house for the two of them.

After eating and drinking, the two of them were sent in.

Against the backdrop of red candles, Xiangling is shy.

She was already beautiful, and now she is even more beautiful.

Feng Yibo looked at it for a while, then smiled and wanted to take off his coat.

Xiangling stepped forward habitually and said:

"Grandpa, I'm coming!"

Feng Yibo grabbed her hand and said with a smile:
"Don't move, the Lord will serve you today."

After finishing speaking, he tossed his coat in twos and twos, and came to help Xiangling.

"what?"

Xiang Ling exclaimed, Feng Yibo also threw her clothes aside.

Before he had time to thank Feng Yibo for his help, he was hugged.

"Well?!"

Seeing Xiangling being placed on the kang, her eyes widened in a daze.

Feng Yibo couldn't help scratching her nose.

Only then did Xiangling come to her senses, and quickly closed her eyes with a flushed face.

After that there was no voice.

For a while, there were only candles crackling in the room.

Burned in the middle of the night, tears filled the candlestick.

(End of this chapter)