The Second Master of the Red Chamber

After a brief meeting, Wang Ziteng went to pay a visit to Lady Jia, while Jia Lian returned to Tianxiang Tower.

Baochai and Daiyu didn't leave.

But although they lived under the same roof, they were very far away from each other.

When Jia Lian walked in, he saw Daiyu sitting behind the screen on the east side, tuning the xylophone that was always there, while Baochai was standing on the shelf on the west side, flipping through a book.

When she saw Jia Lian, Daiyu just glanced at him, while Baochai put down the music album in her hand and walked towards Jia Lian.

"The princess is gone?"

"Ah."

Jia Lian sat down, looking at the graceful and elegant Baochai in front of him, and then at the delicate flower reflected in the water and the graceful and clever Daiyu in the corner, and he felt very pleased.

Just then, Daiyu turned around and met his admiring gaze, so Jia Lian waved to her.

Daiyu hesitated for a moment, but still stood up and walked over.

Jia Lian stretched out his hand. Daiyu glared at him, but finally handed her hand to Jia Lian.

She thought Jia Lian just wanted to hold her hand and sit down, but after holding her little hand, he turned his gaze to Baochai and also extended a hand.

However, Baochai and Jia Lian were rarely close, and the number of times they held hands was only a few.

She subconsciously looked at Daiyu and saw that Daiyu wanted to break free at first, but stopped when she looked over. She snorted slightly and pretended to turn her head away.

Baochai hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised her hand and placed it into Jia Lian's palm.

Holding a slender hand in one hand, I felt that the one on the left was soft and small, while the one on the right was smooth and delicate, both of which felt wonderful.

Moreover, the two rare and beautiful girls who were forced by him to stand together, one with a slightly sullen face and the other with a shy face, were truly a pair of flawless jade.

I think the ancient Ehuang, Nvying, Feiyan and Hede were no more than this.

Jia Lian could not help but sigh: "How could I, Jia Lian, be so worthy to have two sisters accompany me!"

Jia Lian's words seemed to be spoken from the heart, which made Chai and Dai who heard them very happy.

It was because at this moment, Jia Lian's love for them was undisguised, naked and sincere.

Even Daiyu, who was pouting, relaxed her expression and let Jia Lian's big hand gently caress her small hand.

Seeing that Baochai and Daiyu were standing quietly, tacitly allowing him to touch their hands, Jia Lian really wanted to use both hands to pull the two girls into his arms and hug them on both sides.

After thinking about it, I decided to let go of this impulse.

Considering Daiyu's shyness and Baochai's self-respect, this level of closeness should be the limit for them to meet each other.

Being too abrupt and rash will only alert the enemy and end up with nothing.

So he spread his hands and led the two women to sit next to him.

Perhaps it was because of each other's presence that both Baochai and Daiyu felt much more restrained than when they were alone with Jia Lian.

But after Jia Lian said that, he stopped talking and just took each of their hands and put them on his legs, pressing them with his hands, rubbing and playing with them secretly.

They couldn't pull it back, and were afraid that too much movement would attract the other party's attention.

Baochai didn't want this awkward atmosphere to continue, so she pretended to be calm and chatted: "Although I have only met the princess once, I can see that she is definitely not an ordinary person. She seems to behave casually, but she has a lot of rules in her mind, which is not comparable to ordinary women."

Compared with Jia Lian, Daiyu actually pays more attention to Baochai's every move.

But even though she wanted to compete with Baochai, after hearing what she said, she nodded secretly.

When Daiyu gets along with others, she adheres to the principle that she will say a few more words to those she likes, and will not spend even a moment with those she dislikes.

However, there are only a few people in the world who can catch her eye, so people say that she looks down on the world and is self-admiring.

In fact, she can see many things clearly, but she is too lazy to care about people and things related to ordinary people.

Princess Zhaoyang had only just met them and had barely exchanged a few words, but she was able to develop a secret liking and admiration for them. Daiyu knew that this was a very difficult thing to do.

Recalling the rumors about Princess Zhaoyang that she had heard from Zijuan in the past, and combining them with what she saw today, Daiyu could no longer suppress the doubts that had been building up in her heart for a long time.

She turned around, looked at Jia Lian, and asked seriously, "Aren't you and her already brother and sister?"

A small question contains a lot of meaning.

This was a doubt that had long been in Daiyu's mind, because she learned from Baochai that Princess Zhaoyang was promised to the Wei family, and Jia Lian had almost acknowledged her identity as the emperor's grandson in front of her.

After all these things, no matter how much Jia Lian and Princess Zhaoyang had in the past, they should sigh that fate is cruel and that a broken mirror cannot be mended.

But looking at their situation just now... Although Princess Zhaoyang called him "Mr. Rong" very politely, the gentle look she gave Jia Lian and the attitude of respecting Jia Lian in her words could not be concealed.

Or she didn't want to hide it.

As Daiyu was thinking, Baochai had similar questions, so she also looked at Jia Lian.

Facing the inquiring eyes of the two girls, Jia Lian also remained silent. After a while, he slowly said, "She loves me deeply."

The words "deep love" shocked Baochai and Daiyu.

Daiyu is the most emotional. From these four simple words, it is not difficult for her to guess that the relationship between Princess Zhaoyang and Jia Lian is inseparable.

She could understand this feeling very well, because she thought that if one day, for some reason, she and Jia Lian had to separate...

She was destined to fail to do it. If she did so, she would probably not be able to survive and would die in tears.

She even felt a little sorry for the woman with such a bright face and free and easy manner.

God's will was so unfair to her. Her beloved was put under worldly shackles for no reason. Even if she wanted to see him, she could only come quietly and in disguise.

In Daiyu's heart, the word "love" is more important than anything else. Princess Zhaoyang's loyalty to Jia Lian secretly coincides with her emotional pursuit.

The previous worldly doubts naturally disappeared.

Seeing that Daiyu was sentimental, Jia Lian let go of her little hand, gently put his arm around her shoulders in a comforting gesture, and let her lean on his chest.

Daiyu didn't know whether she was completely immersed in her inner world and oblivious to the outside world, or whether she could not refuse Jia Lian's gentle gesture, so she leaned her soft body into Jia Lian's chest.

With the warm fragrance in his arms, feeling the beauty and harmony, Jia Lian looked to the right again.

Baochai's eyes also fell on Daiyu who was nestled in Jia Lian's arms. When she noticed Jia Lian turning around, she looked up to greet him.

Although he could tell from Baochai's bright eyes that she was unusually sober, Jia Lian still raised his arm, put his arm around the beautiful woman's shoulders in the same posture, and let her come closer.

Baochai naturally felt embarrassed, but firstly, the atmosphere was at this point, and secondly, with Daiyu present, she could not make any unnecessary moves.

This girl already had some grudges against her, and when she moved, she was afraid that she would think that she was pretending to be reserved to mock her.

Fortunately, Jia Lian's actions were not excessive, so she just leaned on Jia Lian's shoulder.

This is a great pleasure for someone.

It was summer now, and the three of them were wearing very thin clothes. They snuggled up to each other and could clearly feel each other's most primitive attraction to the opposite sex.

Although it was not the most direct and erotic embrace, the two women just leaned on Jia Lian's shoulders. But it was this kind of beauty leaning on him, enjoying the happiness of having two women, and the feeling of being surrounded by the beautiful atmosphere, which made people more excited.

Jia Lian's heart, which should have been as calm as a well, suddenly began to beat violently, and the person who was listening to his chest could keenly notice it.

Just when Jia Lian was feeling proud, he suddenly felt a pain in his left waist.

Fortunately, Jia Lian had been strangled many times before, so his body did not react, he just looked down.

But Daiyu was still nestling obediently in his arms, and there was no trace of her having launched an attack.

After a while, Daiyu propped herself up, and when she slowly turned her head, Baochai had also left Jia Lian's shoulders.

"I want to go back."

Daiyu stood up as she spoke. She always did what she wanted, leaving when she wanted to and staying when she wanted to.

Daiyu was about to leave, and Baochai had no intention of staying to accompany Jia Lian, so she also stood up.

Seeing this, Jia Lian smiled and said, "It's getting late. Let's go to the old lady's room. Zhen girl said she wanted to come to the mansion to see you. Maybe she's here by now."

Jia Lian finally understood that the union of Chai and Dai was just a beautiful but unrealistic idea.

Although the two girls leaned on him just now, he didn't dare to move.

It would be better for us to separate in the future, that way at least we can gain some different benefits when we are in the mood.

It has been quite some time since Zhen Yuhuan moved out of the Grand View Garden. Daiyu really misses this good girl who always follows her around and calls her "Sister Lin".

But she glanced at Baochai and felt a little reluctant to go.

With her intelligence, how could she not know that if the two of them followed Jia Lian to Rongqing Hall, they would surely attract countless stares and gossip.

Jia Lian noticed Daiyu's hesitation and added, "She will leave the capital and return to the south in two days. I don't know when you will have to wait to see her again."

After hearing this, Daiyu put aside other thoughts and nodded.

Daiyu agreed, and Jia Lian subconsciously looked at Baochai.

Baochai didn't say a word, but from her position and calm expression, it was obvious that she had no intention of backing down.

Jia Lian nodded secretly, thinking that she was worthy of being called "Sister Bao".

It took Daiyu a year and a half to be able to be barely calm, but she dared to face it on the first day.

Jia Lian had no idea that Baochai was already extremely nervous at this moment.

But from the moment she decided to follow Feng Jie'er back, she knew that she would have to face these things sooner or later.

Rather than being coy and making a fool of yourself in the end, it is better to be calm from the beginning. Those people will say what they have to say anyway, and they will not shut up just because you hide from them.

……

Jia Lian took the lead, looking handsome and elegant.

Baochai and Daiyu lagged behind half a step, following each other in harmony.

Together with the cute pair of Zijuan and Ying'er at the end, it was like an immortal king wandering the world with his concubines and maids.

It’s hard not to attract attention with such a dazzling line.

Especially near Rongqing Hall, the number of maids and servants gradually increased, and all kinds of exclamations and discussions were gradually heard by the protagonists.

Baochai and Daiyu were originally nervous, but when they listened carefully to the gossip that inadvertently reached their ears, they were mostly amazed and impressed.

Moreover, the maids and wives' faces showed unconcealed admiration and envy, which gradually calmed Baochai and Daiyu's hearts.

Zijuan and Ying'er, on the other hand, seemed to be competing with each other, each one being more pretentious than the other, not wanting their daughter to lose to the other.

In Rongqing Hall, the mother and daughter of the Zhen family had indeed arrived and were talking with Lady Jia in the inner hall.

As for Wang Ziteng, after paying his respects to Lady Jia, he went to Jia Lian's courtyard to visit Jia Qiao.

Jia Lian brought Baochai and Daiyu to pay their respects to her, which was a little unexpected for Grandmother Jia.

Looking at the two beauties who came forward to pay their respects to her, Grandmother Jia couldn't help but sit up a little. She first glanced at Daiyu, who looked normal, and then set her eyes on Baochai, who stood upright and had a pleasant appearance. Suddenly, she burst into laughter.

"Good, good, good!"

He said "OK" three times in a row, which surprised the mother and daughter of the Zhen family. They thought, "It's just your granddaughter and the daughter of a relative who came to pay you a visit. It's not the first time you've seen them. Is it necessary for you to be so happy?"

Only the maids and servants in the room understood what Grandmother Jia meant, and they all smiled in cooperation.

But they focused more on Jia Lian.

All the cousins ​​who came to visit his house fell into Jia Lian's hands. Although they were a little envious of Baochai and Daiyu, they were more admiring and proud of Jia Lian.

To be a man, you must be like Master Lian. No matter how beautiful or stunning a woman is, she must all bow down to the masculinity of Master Lian!

Although Zhen Yuhuan didn't know about Baochai yet, as a woman, she had a sixth sense and was able to keenly sense something when she saw Grandmother Jia holding Baochai and Daiyu by each hand to express her love.

He quietly approached Jia Lian, pulled Jia Lian's sleeve, and reminded him in a low voice: "Brother..."

"Ok?"

"The old lady sent someone to invite my third sister and Yingchun sister. I haven't seen them for a long time. I really want to get together with them one last time and have a poetry club."

Seeing Jia Lian laugh at her words, Zhen Yuhuan mustered up the courage to speak frankly: "So, if my mother says goodbye to the old lady later, can you ask me to stay for a day?"

When she was in the palace in the morning, Zhen Yuhuan wanted to go back to the Jia Mansion with Jia Lian.

Because she felt embarrassed at the moment, she did not tell Jia Lian the truth, and she regretted it very much after she returned.

Seeing her mother ordering people to pack up boxes and valuables and arrange for people, horses, carriages and boats to return south, she felt very anxious.

Nanjing and the capital are thousands of miles apart. If I really go back, I don’t know when I can see the sisters of the Jia family again, and... see Jia Lian again.

She knew that Jia Lian had many sisters and beauties around him. Even if he was nice to her, he was just being nice to her. Also, considering the friendship between the two families, he might not value her as his sister very much.

If you don't take the initiative now, missing these two days will become a regret in the future.

Therefore, he took the opportunity to express to Jia Lian his desire to stay and play.

How could Jia Lian not know what this child was thinking? He just didn't want to create any more trouble this morning because he hadn't yet properly dealt with the relationship between Baochai and Daiyu.

At this point, the problems with Baochai and Daiyu had been dealt with, so he certainly would not refuse such a small and reasonable request from Zhen Yuhuan.

So he patted the little girl's head and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

Zhen Yuhuan narrowed her eyes when Jia Lian touched her, and realizing that others were not surprised by their closeness, she boldly hugged one of Jia Lian's arms and gently leaned her head against it.

Jia Lian had never thought that this girl would be so close to him in public. Although he could clearly feel the touch on his arm, Jia Lian knew that he must not show any abnormal behavior at this time.

As long as he is generous enough, Zhen Yuhuan's behavior can be completely understood as the closeness between siblings.

As expected, perhaps they all behaved naturally, so even if someone glanced over, they would just think that Zhen Yuhuan was young and too close to her sworn brother Jia Lian, and they didn't think it was inappropriate.

...(End of chapter)