The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Di Guan was the young actress who had previously suffered from a serious illness.

According to the original rules of the Jia family, servants who were seriously ill were not allowed to stay in the courtyard where their masters were active.

Not to mention serious illnesses like Di Guan's, who almost died.

After Ou Guan pleaded on her behalf, Jia Lian granted her special permission to recuperate on the top floor of Tianxiang Tower, and even arranged for the doctor who was treating Feng Jie and Dai Yu to come and see her as well.

Thanks to the nourishment of skilled doctors and medicines, and the meticulous care of Ou Guan and others, Di Guan, who was originally on the verge of death, miraculously recovered after several months of recuperation.

Having suffered this calamity, the already affectionate relationship between Ouguan and Diguan, who were already husband and wife, naturally deepened even further.

Of course, both of them were extremely grateful to Jia Lian.

Seeing that Jia Lian was free, the two of them put their heads together and decided to have Di Guan personally express his gratitude to Jia Lian.

Unexpectedly, Jia Lian ignored them.

Since Jia Lian didn't speak, the two women naturally couldn't stand up on their own, so they knelt there, attracting a lot of attention and looking somewhat embarrassed.

Fortunately, their embarrassment didn't last long before Jia Lian's weak voice came from above: "Get up, all of you. What are you kneeling for?"

The two men, as if hearing celestial music, kowtowed to Jia Lian several more times, then stood up, looking eagerly at Jia Lian who was lying on the bed enjoying a massage, wishing they could replace the two men.

After a while, Jia Lian felt uncomfortable lying down to get a massage, so he sat up cross-legged. While having the twin sisters continue to massage his shoulders from both sides, he looked at the pair of women who were still standing properly in front of him, the most famous lilies in the Dream of the Red Chamber.

Just as men need to conceal their homosexuality, women are also ashamed to talk about their romantic relationships.

It is even more unacceptable to the world.

These two women, perhaps because they were actresses and were too young to know any shame, dared to openly act as husband and wife, and even let everyone around them know about it.

You could say they were bold.

As for the two actresses' looks, Di Guan goes without saying, after all, she plays a young female role.

Although she was still somewhat sickly, she was beautiful and delicate, so much so that I felt sorry for her.

As for Ou Guan, although her looks cannot compare with those of leading ladies like Di Guan and Ling Guan, she still has delicate features and a slender figure.

Moreover, because he often dresses like a young man, he may naturally have some masculine features.

In short, standing side by side with Di Guan, they truly resembled a golden boy and jade girl.

On a whim, Jia Lian said to Di Guan, "You survived because you're lucky."

There's no need to say things like "my life is mine"; your life is your own.

However, if you are truly grateful to me, I happen to have something I need you to do.

Di Guan was even more moved upon hearing this and immediately replied, "Second Master, please give your orders. As long as Di Guan can do it, I will do it even at the cost of my life..."

As expected of someone who studied opera, their tone of voice also has the flavor of opera.

Moreover, to show respect, she would kneel down again while speaking, believing that kneeling down was the proper way to reply to Jia Lian.

Jia Lian didn't seem to want her to kneel. He sat on the couch and immediately stretched out one leg, which hooked right under her chin.

She couldn't kneel, but she also couldn't just stand up directly; she was at a loss for what to do.

Jia Lian's shoes and socks had already been taken off by the two sisters. Although there was no strange smell, the fact that they were in direct contact with her chin made her, a girl, feel ashamed and a little strange inside.

Seeing the shy and timid look on her face, Ou Guan, standing nearby, felt a strange sensation of having her love stolen away.

She is very strange.

Since moving here from Pear Fragrance Courtyard, the only man they see regularly is Jia Lian.

As time went on, they all realized that they had probably become Jia Lian's private property.

Since it was personal property, it was inevitable that Jia Lian would need to serve it personally when he came over.

Although Jia Lian only favored the four most beautiful courtesans each time he came, it seems he never actually touched any of the twelve courtesans.

However, as apprentices and part-time maids of the Four Beauties, they also frequently performed auxiliary and entertaining tasks.

Given that Di Guan's appearance ranked among the best of the twelve officials, this was naturally not the first time that Jia Lian had dared to be lewd towards her.

Ou Guan found it strange that she had never felt this way when she had witnessed Jia Lian taking liberties with Di Guan before.

The young girl, being rather naive, didn't want to see this, so she stepped forward, helped Di Guan up, and removed her from Jia Lian's feet, saying:
"Second Master, if you have any requests, just give them. Even if I can't do it, I'm here for you."

Although Jia Lian didn't understand the feelings in Lily's heart, Ou Guan's wary expression naturally made the perceptive Jia Lian understand something.

He found it somewhat amusing.

So he continued to sit cross-legged and said to Di Guan, "I heard from Fang Guan and the others that your recovery this time is entirely due to your husband's tireless care day and night, brewing medicine for you, staying by your bedside, and showing you warmth and concern."

"How do you intend to repay such a kindness?"

Di Guan was initially embarrassed when Jia Lian jokingly referred to Ou Guan as her husband.

Previously, these were just words used by the young ladies to tease each other; this was the first time they had come out of the mouth of Jia Lian, the master.

However, following Jia Lian's words, and recalling the days when she was delirious from illness, it was indeed Ouguan, Fangguan and others who took care of her day and night, her expression became sentimental again.

She first gazed at Ouguan with deep affection, then replied, "Ou... I will remember my husband's kindness for the rest of my life, and never forget it for a moment."

Her relationship with Ouguan had deepened after this incident.

Since Jia Lian jokingly referred to them as husband and wife, and didn't seem to mind, she also directly addressed him as her husband.

Jia Lian suddenly laughed, “It’s not enough to just say it; you have to take concrete actions.”

If I remember correctly, when you were performing in operas, you often played husband and wife on stage, exchanging loving glances and embracing each other, gazing deeply into each other's eyes, almost kissing.

"Since you're here in front of us today, why don't you demonstrate for us the scenes that you can't perform on stage?"

Upon hearing Jia Lian's words, Ou Guan immediately looked at him with great gratitude, regretting in her heart that she had judged him with a petty mind.

So Ou Guan turned around and waited eagerly for Di Guan.

The fact that Jia Lian was disciplining Di Guan and the other two naturally attracted a lot of attention.

Upon hearing Jia Lian's words, many people instinctively moved closer, all waiting to see a good show.

Fangguan and her close friends chimed in, "Second Master is right, Diguan, quickly kiss Ouguan, no, kiss your dear, good husband..."

"Yes, hurry up, don't keep Second Master waiting..."

Di Guan blushed deeply at this situation.

However, considering that this was Jia Lian's order, and that she and Ou Guan had been intimate before, she steeled herself and threw herself into Ou Guan's arms like a swallow returning to its nest.

"Oh~"

A burst of laughter immediately erupted around them.

At this point, no one paid any attention to Qin Keqing or wanted to help her try on clothes; everyone had gathered around to watch the show.

Qin Keqing, of course, didn't care, and she quietly came forward to observe as well.

He thought to himself: No wonder my second uncle turns a blind eye to my affair with my aunt.

Therefore, I don't need to be polite to my second uncle's other women, especially those who are equally beautiful.

Not only will I not have to worry about my second uncle getting angry, but I might even be able to improve my standing in his heart again.

Qin Keqing was unaware that she was attracted to women.

She initially seduced Sister Feng simply to gain her recognition.

Unexpectedly, over time, she also experienced a unique kind of joy in it and gradually began to like that feeling. Of course, the main reason was that Jia Lian was often away from home and didn't have enough time to spend with her.

The people inside the hall were initially excited when they heard that Jia Lian had asked Di Guan to kiss Fang Guan, as they thought they would see something new and exciting.

Who knew that Di Guan was clearly a little embarrassed at first, but once he kissed her, the two of them were completely embracing and didn't want to let go.

As a result, many people quietly walked away, not daring to look at the fake couple who were completely caught up in lust.

Jia Lian, on the other hand, was watching with great interest.

After all, he is different from others.

Other girls would feel they could only silently endure it, but with so many beauties around him, why would he need to worry about this?
Jia Lian said calmly, "There are no outsiders here, so there's no need to worry."

If standing is inconvenient, you can borrow my soft couch.

Although the two were too preoccupied to attend to anything else, they still managed to hear what Jia Lian said.

Ou Guan and Di Guan looked into each other's eyes and could see that there was not much resistance in each other's eyes.

Without further hesitation, Ou Guan raised her hands and began to peel off Di Guan's clothes...

Now, Qin Keqing could no longer pretend to be invisible.

Although she knew that many people present suspected that she and Jia Lian had an ambiguous relationship.

However, it hasn't been made public yet.

So he called Baozhu and Ruizhu to pack up the most important pieces of clothing.

In order not to spoil Jia Lian's mood, she did not say goodbye to Jia Lian.

Before leaving, she glanced back at the increasingly passionate scene, feeling quite regretful.

If only I could dress up as Xiangling today, then I could legitimately stay by my second uncle's side and watch this good show with him.

Just as Qin Keqing was thinking this, in the west wing behind the main hall of the Grand View Garden, Xiangling sneezed three times in a row.

Qingwen, who had just returned to collect her gambling debts, overheard this and asked, "What's wrong? Did you catch a cold?"

"No... I just feel an itchy feeling in my nose."

"I'm fine, you can go."

Xiangling didn't know what was wrong with her, but she always felt that something bad was thinking about her again.

After thinking for a long time without finding a solution, he picked up the poetry collection he had borrowed from Daiyu again and continued to study it.

……

After Qin Keqing and her servant left Tianxiang Tower, Di Guan and his companion became even more carefree.

Realizing that standing was indeed somewhat inconvenient, she actually collapsed onto Jia Lian's couch.

Shen Pan'er, Gu Qingyi, and the other two beauties had all come to serve Jia Lian when they heard he was coming.

But it seemed that Jia Lian's mind was not on them today.

Considering that Jia Lian has been raising these twelve young maids for so long, and now that they are all growing up to be quite beautiful, Jia Lian is probably starting to consider taking them in.

So, led by Shen Pan'er, the four beauties each withdrew.

Unlike Qin Keqing, who had a somewhat twisted mentality, they weren't particularly interested in watching such plays.

Seeing that the four beauties had all left, Jiang Yun, the head steward of Tianxiang Tower, thought for a moment and then dismissed all the remaining "unnecessary people" in the hall, leaving only the young actors and the two servants who had been serving Jia Lian in the hall.

He also instructed them to serve him well and attentively.

She herself, accompanied by two others, waited outside the hall.

So, when Jia Lian was in the midst of his excitement and felt that the girl he was casually holding, whether it was Da Shuang or Xiao Shuang, wasn't enough to play with, and wanted to try out a bigger one, he discovered that there were only about ten little maids left in the hall, and he couldn't see any of the other beautiful girls.

"What about the rest?"

The young actors laughed and said, "The four masters have all left. Sister Jiang called everyone else away, leaving only us, and told us to take good care of Second Master and make sure he has a good time."

The twelve officials were all actors, and unlike ordinary women, they did not care about their reputation.

After everyone else left, they all gathered around.

Some of the more sensible ones had even taken off their outer garments and climbed onto the soft couch to watch the play with Jia Lian up close.

Jia Lian frowned, then glanced at the twelve beauties surrounding him, who were gradually turning 18 and becoming youthful and tender. He understood the intentions of these great beauties.

Just as he was considering choosing the two larger ones from the smaller ones to use today.

Suddenly he realized something, and even looked around and back.

Fangguan, who was behind Jia Lian, saw Jia Lian turn around to "look at her" and assumed that Jia Lian thought the twins were too small, so she immediately leaned in and smiled, "Does Second Master want me to serve him?"

As she spoke, she crawled over and began to help Jia Lian undo his trousers and robe.

If we were to say who among the twelve officials was Jia Lian's favorite, it would undoubtedly be Fangguan.

This girl was not only beautiful, but also cheerful and lively, and knew how to be charming and obsequious. Therefore, she always ranked first among the twelve officials when serving.

If she weren't ranked so low in age among the twelve officials, she probably would have already been taken in by Jia Lian.

Therefore, because he was closest to Jia Lian, he dared to attack vital areas without Jia Lian's consent.

As expected, Jia Lian did not blame her. He released the little girl from his arms and let Fangguan do as she pleased, while asking the other young actresses, "Where is Lingguan?"

Jia Lian's question was clearly tinged with displeasure.

The young actors dared not reply for a moment.

Even Fangguan paused, a hint of worry flashing across her face.

Not hearing anyone else answer, Fangguan, fearing Jia Lian's anger, looked up at Jia Lian and said, "Lingguan has been unwell lately, so she is resting quietly in her room."

"If Second Master wants to see Lingguan, shall I go and fetch her?"

If it were any of the other twelve officials, Jia Lian would have let it go upon hearing such a reply.

But she happened to be an elderly woman.

He had glanced at the scene and assumed all twelve officials were present.

Upon closer inspection, there were actually only eleven.

This immediately dampened his previously good mood.

Jia Lian was not easily fooled.

He patted Fangguan's head, not scolding her, but said to another young actress, "Go and call her here. If she's really sick, I'll get her the best doctor."

If she doesn't come, just say I'll go and invite her myself.

Upon hearing this, all the girls knew that Jia Lian was truly angry.

The official who was called upon did not dare to be negligent at all. She hurriedly bowed and ran out.

When Fangguan saw that Jia Lian ignored her, she knew that Jia Lian had seen through her attempt to cover up her mistake.

While feeling anxious for her best friend, she sped up the process of removing the equipment from Jia Lian.

Thinking that if she could please Jia Lian, perhaps he wouldn't scold Lingguan too much. (End of Chapter)