Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 369 5.51 Brother Bao must perform another swordsmanship for his brother

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5.51 Brother Bao wants to perform another swordsmanship for his brother

As soon as Jia Baoyu said these words, the female family members behind the screens on both sides of the screen, who had been whispering, immediately became silent; Mrs. Wang's face, which was already as heavy as visiting a grave, suddenly became as gloomy as water, and her cold eyes pierced Sister Lin like a sharp knife. , making her face turn pale instantly; Jia Mu's originally smiling face became much duller.

Zhou Yang looked at Jia Baoyu who looked expectant with a half-smile, but slowly put his left hand on the hilt of the sword. Because he had to go to see Jia Zheng first, he had already missed the famous "I have seen this sister before" and "Why don't we just use the word '馦馦'?" I didn't expect that by some combination of circumstances, we would encounter this situation.

"Little sister heard that this jade was born with Brother Bao. It must be a rare thing. How can everyone have such a treasure, but little sister does not have it." Lin Daiyu mistakenly thought that he was showing off her own things. , he pondered for a moment and then gave a flattering reply carefully, but he didn't want to step on someone's lungs.

"What the hell—" Sure enough, Jia Baoyu's face changed drastically after hearing this, and the dewdrops were once again on his face that had just cleared up, and he grabbed the lanyard and was about to tear it off.

"Qiang——" Just when he just said a word, a harsh sound of metal friction echoed throughout the hall, but the long sword on Zhou Yang's waist had been pulled out by his left hand for more than half a foot, and the sharp sword blade Against the backdrop of the rows of candlelight in the living room, the reflected light flashed across Jia Baoyu's face, completely blocking his words, "Brother Bao, do you want to perform another swordsmanship for me and entertain the old lady?"

Jia Baoyu's hand that was originally holding on to the lanyard lost all strength in an instant, and the "raindrops" that had "condensed" also lost their "source." He was so frightened that he threw himself into Jia's mother's arms, losing the courage to even raise his head; Wang The madam turned her gaze fiercely to Zhou Yang, but slowly moved away from the hilt of the sword that he had never let go of. Her expression became depressed, but she just lowered her head and looked at the floor, as if there was gold there.

"Brother Ziyang, what are you doing? Every time you come here, you use swords. Those who know understand that as a military general, it is your duty to carry a sword with you. Those who don't know think you are here just to show off your power! "Just when there was dead silence in the living room and no one knew how to respond, a gentle female voice broke the calm.

Li Wan came from behind the screen, walked gently to Zhou Yang, looked up at him with a smile, then raised his delicate hand, put it on the hilt of the sword he had just drawn, pressed it down with a little force, and The sword that popped out half a foot was retracted, and then he turned around with a smile and nodded to Jia Mu, pretending to go back behind the screen.

"Zi Yang will never forget his status as a military commander no matter where he goes." Seeing that someone had smoothed things over, Jia Mu walked down the slope. "Zhu'er's daughter-in-law is also true. What are you going back to do when everyone is out? It's just a family. The sisters are all here, and Ziyang is not an outsider, so we might as well meet each other during the festival."

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Wan nodded with a smile, and turned around to greet the female relatives behind the screen to come out, but saw that the person leading the way was Second Mistress Feng, the housekeeper of the Rongguo Mansion. Following naturally were the three girls Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun, as well as Fu Qiufang behind them, and finally the girls.

"What the old lady said is that this junior is indeed a little too focused on status." Zhou Yang smiled faintly and loosened the hilt of the sword. Unexpectedly, Li Wan came back with a smile and gently helped him unbuckle the sword and held the long sword. He walked up to Jia Mu, held it in both hands and handed it over, surprising the female family members who had just come out from behind the screen.

"Old ancestor, there is a reason why Ziyang hangs around all day long." Li Wan smiled and turned back to the guest seat, sitting on his right hand opposite to Mrs. Wang on the left, "Daughter-in-law, I have heard that , this sword was rewarded by Princess Yongchang when he had just won the Jinshi. The princess got it from the Supreme Emperor, and the reason was not something that his daughter-in-law could know.

This sword has been with Ziyang since he worked hard. Not to mention that when he was just a martial arts scholar in high school, he paraded around for three days to praise his official position. After he was awarded the official, he heard sister Qingwen mention this. The sword almost never left his body, hanging on it no matter where he went, and he never felt tired or worried - since he is here today, let Brother Bao touch it too, which will make people happy anyway. "

"I remember, it was a batch of swords given by the emperor!" All the female relatives could not understand the profound meaning of Li Wan, but Jia Mu had experienced it before, so she naturally understood the origin of the sword, and looked at it carefully for a moment before letting it go. He said next to him, "When the Supreme Emperor had just finished his dragon body, he summoned all the families in the capital to the palace and gave them a banquet. The first time, each family was given a treasured bow, and the second time, he was given a treasured sword.

Thinking about it now, this day seems like yesterday, but it has been almost five years. The sword given to me has been kept in the eldest master's study. It looks not much different from this one; on the contrary, the bow, Where did it come from after returning?It seems that I still need to find time to look for it. "

"I'm afraid it's hard to tell where to find these old things." Li Wan's cheeks turned red, and then she regained her composure. Of course she knew where the bow had gone, but she couldn't tell. She quickly turned around and found Jia Baoyu standing there. Staring at the sword in front of him, his face turned pale with fright, and he felt very disdainful, "Brother Bao? Why do you look so ugly, but what's wrong with you?"

"You've been playing for so long, you must be tired, right?" Mother Jia glanced at Zhou Yang, who had not sat down yet, and then glanced at Jia Baoyu, who was almost stunned, and said with a helpless tone, "Where is Xiren? Still there? If you don't support Baoyu back, just rest for the next two days. If you, the master, ask about studying, just ask him to come to me!" "Yes, ancestor!" Fu Qiufang, who was behind the girls, said, He and Xi Ren helped Jia Baoyu leave. It was only because everyone's energy was focused on Jia Mu that no one noticed her. They didn't even see her groping with her left hand on someone's lower back when she passed by Zhou Yang. He continued to go out with his expression still as if nothing had happened.

"Yuanyang, bring a chair over here. When the guests come in, stand and let the news spread." Jia Mu was still stroking the royal sword, and she didn't forget to make arrangements. Now the guest seats on both sides are occupied by female relatives. Zhou Naturally, Yang can no longer be connected. "The fact that this sword was awarded to Ziyang by His Highness Yongchang shows how much he values ​​it. You must know that after the Emperor gave the sword to him, every family in the capital displayed it in a prominent position at home, and even directly enshrined it in the ancestral hall. of.

Well, it is easier for people to think more when they get older. Ziyang, you should keep hanging this sword. At least you have one at home. No matter how many more you have, the old woman is afraid of shortening her life. You are young and have plenty of time to serve the Emperor and His Majesty. Being filial will bring you many benefits in the future, not to mention that if you gain the respect of His Highness Yongchang, your future will be indispensable. "

"The old lady is so complimentary." Zhou Yang just sat down and smiled and nodded in thanks.

"Okay, just hang on, but don't show it when nothing happens. If you accidentally hurt someone, it depends on how you talk when you go out." Li Wan stood up with a smile and took it from Jia Mu's hand without any scruples. He walked to Zhou Yang and hung up the sword with his own hands. He did not forget to avoid someone's secretly extending hand, but he still did not escape the valley. Fortunately, the two people's movements were caught in the middle, so there was no need to worry about being exposed. .

"Hey, Brother Zhou is such a big man, and he personally 'escorted' Miss Lin back. It seems that Master Lin has a great deal of affection." Seeing the atmosphere restored, Wang Xifeng started to liven up the atmosphere in time, "Brother Zhou, please rest assured, this Although the mansion is not as beautiful as Jiangnan, it is not difficult to find a place to live. I cannot treat my guests badly!"

"What's the use of just saying nice things about your broken settlement? Do you still need to arrange your sister's residence? My yard is not that small. Besides, the three girls have moved out now. Their place was still vacant at the time, so let Lin The next thing the girl said, there are many people in the courtyard who are still busy." Jia Mu looked at Lin Daiyu with a smile, obviously having an idea.

"Old Ancestor, Baoyu didn't look very reassuring just now, and my daughter-in-law will go here, at least I know it." Before the others had time to speak, Mrs. Wang, who had a gloomy face the whole time, couldn't sit still, got up and said hello. Without waiting for Jia Mu's answer, she turned around and walked out of the courtyard.

"That's fine!" The smile that just appeared on Jia Mu's face became much duller again.

"I didn't dare to bother my ancestors. When I came, my father specifically asked Brother Zhou to help clean up the old house. He would be able to come back from Yangzhou in a month or so at most, and he would definitely live in it at that time." Lin Daiyu experienced After such a "reception", how can I still have the courage to stay? "My old house is being renovated. I, as a daughter, can't I not even look at it?"

"Don't worry, old lady. This junior has already packed up Sister Lin's residence. With the cooperation of Mr. Lin in Duomeng Lin in Yangzhou, we have completed the official duties entrusted by the nobleman. With such a big favor, this junior can still clean up the house and arrange the accommodation." Delayed?" Zhou Yang nodded to Lin Daiyu first, and then turned to Jia Mu.

"Girl Lin has been living here for so many days, and she still doesn't know where she is in the house!" Seeing that Jia Mu's expression was not good, Wang Xifeng took over the topic in time, "If you are wronged, it means that the ancestors don't speak, and I will take it as my responsibility." My cousin’s wife doesn’t agree either!”

"Sister-in-law Feng, don't worry, my brother's place is definitely not suitable, so he placed it in the Xue family's yard next door. In addition to the Xue family's wife, there is also the second sister of the Xue family. I will not wrong Sister Lin no matter what!" Zhou Yang said in one sentence The whole audience was speechless. At least for now, no one in the Jia family dared to say that they had more money than the Xue family. "Old madam, please don't worry. Since this junior has agreed to Master Lin's request, he will naturally arrange everything properly." .”

"You've made all the arrangements, what else does the old woman have to worry about?" Jia's mother said in a very cold tone, "It's just that Lin Yatou has arrived at the house and will stay for a day at least, so let the old woman talk no matter what!"

"If you are worried, the house will leave a courtyard for you, and you will still escort me when you leave tomorrow. That's okay, right?" Wang Xifeng quickly answered.

"That's it - sorry for bothering Sister-in-law Feng!" Zhou Yang nodded.

(End of this chapter)