The Second Master of the Red Chamber

"It's getting late, ladies, we should retire for the night."

Although embracing Baochai and Daiyu, feeling their soft bodies, smelling their fragrance, and occasionally being able to glance down at their fairy-like faces, was a wonderful enjoyment.

But it was really getting late, and Jia Lian had important business to attend to.

The two women, who were already burying their heads in Jia Lian's arms like ostriches, trembled upon hearing this.

Baochai is alright, after all, she has already been ruined by Jia Lian.

My only concern now is being with Daiyu.

Daiyu was naturally very uneasy.

That wretched second brother put them in the same room; could it be that he wanted to have his wedding night with them all at the same time?

No, I'm so embarrassed!

So, the two of them pretended not to hear Jia Lian's words, just as if by unspoken agreement.

It seemed that she could just stay in Jia Lian's arms like this, and everything would be fine as long as it got to dawn.

How could Jia Lian tolerate this?

Seeing that they didn't react, Jia Lian used his arms to lift their delicate bodies up a bit. As they looked over in confusion, he quickly kissed each of them on the cheek and then laughed, "As the saying goes, a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold."

Your dawdling is quite an extravagant thing to do.

Come on, ladies.

As Jia Lian spoke, he temporarily released Baochai and bent down to take off Daiyu's shoes.

Unable to refuse, Daiyu quickly said, "No, you don't need to, I can do it myself."

However, Jia Lian had already removed her tiny embroidered shoes in no time.

Seeing that Jia Lian was about to hug her, she quickly rolled over and hid on the large new bed.

Jia Lian smiled at her twice, then turned to look at Baochai.

Baochai said shyly, "I, I can do it myself..."

"That won't do. They're both my good wives, I can't favor one over the other."

As they were talking, Jia Lian had already squatted down to make it easier for him to remove Baochai's embroidered shoes.

Baochai originally thought it was just like Daiyu, simply taking off her shoes.

Unexpectedly, after Jia Lian took off one of her shoes, he didn't let go. After a pause, he grabbed her white silk stocking and peeled it off.

Baochai could no longer hold back. Sitting on the edge of the bed, she quickly pulled her foot back and hid her jade-like foot under her legs.

Although Baochai's jade feet were not as small and delicate as Daiyu's, no one could match their snow-white and crystal-clear beauty.

So much so that as soon as it appeared in the world, even Daiyu, who was hiding in bed, was attracted to it and subconsciously went to peek.

Unfortunately, Baochai acted quickly; that snow-white, crystalline touch vanished in a flash.

Unaware that Baochai had pulled away his jade foot, Jia Lian continued to remove the second one.

This time, Baochai was prepared. As soon as her shoes were taken off, she pulled her feet away and sat back on the bed like Daiyu.

Jia Lian stood up and laughed, "Who sleeps with socks on?"

Baochai ignored her and looked at Daiyu instead.

Upon seeing this, Daiyu quickly hid her bound feet and glared at Jia Lian, who was looking over thoughtfully.

Seeing that the two women were acting as if they were facing a tiger even when taking off their socks, Jia Lian smiled on the surface, but was thinking of a plan in his heart.

Both of them are too shy.

Separately, it would be fine, but in the current situation, it might not be easy to successfully enter the bridal chamber.

With a sigh, she sat back on the edge of the bed, taking off her shoes and socks, and said wearily, "I've been busy all day, it's really tiring."

I was busy preparing for the banquet at noon, and then busy welcoming guests in the afternoon. I also need to pick you up when it's time to go.

"We finally finished the wedding ceremony, and then the Emperor and his family came and made a scene again..."

Jia Lian complained casually, then stopped, seemingly realizing that mentioning the emperor made it difficult to continue.

Upon hearing this, the two people inside the bed were indeed guided by Jia Lian's words.

Although they were covered with veils the whole time they left their boudoirs today, they did not see the actual scene.

However, just by listening to the noise and listening to other people's descriptions, one can tell that today's scene is grand and lively.

Not to mention, even the Emperor and Empress came.

It can be said that in the entire capital, no young lady married with more dignity than them.

Even the famous Sister Feng back then couldn't possibly compare.

With this in mind, how could I not move them?

These were all prepared by Jia Lian for them.

Whether Jia Lian's actions stemmed from genuine affection or a sense of indebtedness, he had at least given them unparalleled dignity today.

So Baochai said with great tenderness and emotion, "My husband, you've worked so hard..."

Jia Lian turned around, sat down facing the two of them, and said with a smile, "It's no trouble at all. As long as I can bring you into the family, it's all worth it, no matter how much I do."

Baochai's expression grew increasingly moved, and although Daiyu didn't say anything, her softened gaze revealed her feelings.

Baochai said, "Since you are tired, husband, why don't you rest early? Judging from the time, it's probably already past four in the morning."

Jia Lian was speechless, thinking to himself, "How can he be so clueless? My husband is already saying he's tired, but he doesn't even come over to help by massaging his shoulders or legs."

As long as they get close, Jia Lian has his own ways of disciplining them.

"No rush, it's only four in the morning, it's not too late yet..."

Upon hearing this, even if Baochai and Daiyu were both intelligent women, even the most dull-witted woman would have realized that Jia Lian had ulterior motives.

The two immediately put aside their feelings of being touched and became nervous and uneasy again.

Baochai blushed and said, "So much has happened today. Not to mention how tired my husband is, Lin Daiyu and I have been wearing our phoenix coronet and wedding robes for so long, and our bodies are sore. Perhaps..."

As Baochai spoke, she glanced at the two people in front of her and said in an even lower voice, "Why don't we rest for tonight? We can discuss other matters later..."

Although Daiyu was surprised that Baochai could say such things, it was exactly what she wanted to hear.

She certainly wouldn't mind offering herself to Jia Lian tonight, after all, she had been waiting for this day for a long time.

But who told Jia Lian to be so despicable as to arrange for Baochai to be with her?

Given the current situation, they cannot separate, much less drive Baochai away.

Therefore, Baochai's suggestion is the best.

Let's leave it at that for tonight. We can discuss things separately when one of them returns to Xiaoxiang Pavilion and the other to Hengwu Garden.

Although she didn't speak, she nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with Baochai's suggestion.

To be honest, Baochai had already said all that, and it was indeed very late. She had to get up early the next day to serve tea to her elders.

If it were a gentleman who values ​​propriety, or someone who is easily embarrassed, he would probably have followed the lady's advice.

However, since Jia Lian chose to make this arrangement, he must have had his reasons.

He knew that if he couldn't achieve a crucial breakthrough in the relationship between Baochai and Daiyu today, it would be even more difficult to have such an opportunity in the future.

So he nodded, as if agreeing with Baochai's suggestion, but said, "But I'm so excited right now, I can't sleep..."

As he spoke, he seemed to have thought of a way to induce sleep.

"By the way, just now Lin Daiyu complained that I made the phoenix crown so heavy for you, causing you to suffer."

"Well then, since I'm not sleepy either, how about I give you both a neck and shoulder massage as an apology for not thinking this through?"

As Jia Lian spoke, he took a step up and sat down behind Daiyu.

Baochai and Daiyu both said no, and Daiyu, fearing that Jia Lian would do something bad, subconsciously hid to the side.

After Jia Lian pulled her back, she realized that he was really just placing his hand on her shoulder and gently massaging it...

To be honest, after sitting all night, my shoulders and neck were sore and numb, but Jia Lian's gentle massage felt so good. Daiyu blushed slightly and remained silent.

Because she was holding back, afraid that she might accidentally cry out.

Jia Lian had given her massages in private before, so she had experience.

Although Baochai sensed Jia Lian's ulterior motives, seeing Daiyu's obvious acceptance of Jia Lian's service and her apparent comfort, she felt too embarrassed to say anything more.

He even subconsciously raised his hand and pinched his own neck.

Seeing this, Jia Lian laughed and said, "Chai'er, why don't you sit down too and let Lin Daiyu give you a massage? Her hands are free anyway."

Daiyu was completely focused, because Jia Lian's massage was not as soft and weak as Zijuan and Xueyan's, nor did it hurt her.

Just then, her shoulders and neck started to ache, and Jia Lian's massage and kneading made her feel like she was floating on air.

I dare not be distracted.

Because she was certain that if she got distracted, she would definitely make a sound.

If it were in private, it would be fine, but Baochai is right in front of her, and she doesn't want to lose face in front of Baochai.

She overheard Jia Lian's words and immediately objected: "Why...why...should I...help her...knead..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Daiyu's face turned completely red.

Because she was clearly trying to distract herself, but she paused for four or five minutes in one sentence, and there were other sounds in between, which made her feel very embarrassed.

Baochai naturally noticed Daiyu's state. Although she was surprised that Jia Lian's massage was really that comfortable, she shook her head and said, "No need, you can massage her slowly. I'm going to sleep now."

As Baochai spoke, she moved to the inside of the bed, pulled open a neatly folded brocade quilt, and wanted to rest.

Jia Lian grabbed her arm and laughed, "On such a fine day, why is my wife in such a hurry to sleep?"

Since Lin Daiyu doesn't want to be taken advantage of, why don't you help her with the kneading first, and then she'll help you with it later? That way, they can take turns, and neither of them will owe the other anything.

Baochai rolled her eyes at Jia Lian as he pulled her to kneel behind Daiyu.

Again, one sees Daiyu's slender and flawless neck, her hair strands smooth and neat, and her skin delicate, making one yearn to touch it.

Thinking that even sisters in the garden wouldn't be this intimate normally, he actually put his hand on Daiyu's other shoulder and massaged Daiyu's neck and shoulders together with Jia Lian.

The feel and strength of Baochai's jade-like hand were clearly different from Jia Lian's, which Daiyu immediately sensed and instinctively wanted to avoid.

But tonight she was really tormented by that ten-pound gold crown, and she really couldn't bear to end the massage now.

Thinking that she could just massage her later, she accepted Baochai's service without any qualms.

Jia Lian originally wanted to teach Baochai, but Baochai often massaged Aunt Xue's shoulders and neck, so she was actually much more experienced than him.

Seeing this, Jia Lian simply stepped aside and gave up his position to Baochai, then moved behind her.

Baochai has a long, graceful neck and shoulders that look like they were cut by a knife.

If Daiyu's neck is described as slender and fair, as if it could be broken with a gentle pinch, making one reluctant to touch it and wanting to take care of it carefully.

Baochai's skin was like ice and snow, crystal clear, making people want to touch, kiss, and even ravage it.

Without even thinking, Jia Lian knelt behind Baochai's back and gently stroked her snow-white neck.

"No, it itches..."

Noticing Jia Lian's touch, Baochai immediately became awkward and fidgety.

The hands that were massaging Daiyu suddenly lost their strength.

The unusual noise behind her made Daiyu turn around.

Seeing that Jia Lian was also massaging Baochai, he snorted but didn't say anything.

"Don't move. We agreed to make amends. Let me give you a good massage too."

Baochai felt uncomfortable and thought it was strange that the three of them were kneeling in a row.

But she noticed that Jia Lian had put his hand down from her neck and started to massage her shoulders and neck.

The itchy and uncomfortable feeling turned into comfort, and she felt much more at ease.

After all, it was their wedding night. Such an important moment, even if they couldn't consummate their marriage, being able to be so intimate was enough to make the most of the precious time.

So after getting used to it, he enjoyed Jia Lian's service while continuing to massage Daiyu.

Jia Lian's strategy was clearly effective.

Although he remained relatively well-behaved throughout to avoid alerting her, except for occasionally touching Baochai's neck and casually slipping his fingers inside her clothes for light caresses and touches.

But in this exquisitely decorated room, bathed in the warm glow of candlelight, the three of them squeezed onto a hibiscus-patterned bed, with a pair of mandarin duck quilts beside them.

Such a close distance, such a beautiful environment.

Even two strangers, a man and a woman, can easily become distracted, let alone three people who are in love with each other.
When Jia Lian heard the two women's increasingly hurried breathing and their flushed skin, he knew the time was ripe. He leaned close to Baochai's ear and said in a voice that Daiyu could just hear, "Chai'er, Yu'er, I want you."

As expected, the two women trembled slightly upon hearing this, but did not attempt to evade as they had done at the beginning.

Perhaps she was also intrigued, or perhaps she sensed Jia Lian's burning desire and eagerness.

Or perhaps they felt that this was how things should be at this moment.

Baochai knew what the man was thinking as soon as Jia Lian started touching her from behind, and she knew that she couldn't escape it tonight.

She just wanted to make one last desperate attempt.

Her hands, which had been serving Daiyu, had already fallen to their sides. With her head bowed, she replied in a low voice, "It's too late today..."

"But today is a day of great joy for us."

Tonight is also our wedding night.

"If you miss tonight, you'll always regret it, even if you try to make up for it later."

Seeing that Daiyu was sitting motionless in front of her, clearly having taken it all in, Baochai was at a loss and said, "Then, you should show more affection to Lin Daiyu first..."

Hearing the sound, Daiyu, who was pretending to be stupid, turned around and looked at Baochai in disbelief.

He then stammered, "Why...why should I go first..."

She couldn't finish her questioning, and Daiyu was so ashamed that she wanted to disappear.

My gaze involuntarily swept around, and I felt an urge to run away.

Seeing this, Jia Lian immediately grabbed Daiyu's small hand, and noticing her slight tremor, he quickly smiled and said, "Since Sister Lin doesn't agree, then let's go with Chai'er first."

In a single sentence, the issue was transformed into who goes first and who goes last.

Daiyu was already very nervous when Jia Lian grabbed her, and upon hearing Jia Lian's words, she almost blurted out, "Why should she go first?"

Thankfully, my brain reacted quickly.

Seeing that Baochai was indeed just as flustered as she had been, she turned her gaze and laughed retaliatoryly: "That's right, you're the older sister, how can you let your younger sister go first? Of course, the older sister should give it to the younger sister first..."

After all, she was a young lady confined to her chambers. Even if she wanted to pretend to be generous and jokingly tease Baochai about "selling her sister for peace," there were some things she couldn't quite say out loud.

Baochai sighed inwardly, already prepared to lose face.

At the same time, I couldn't help but feel that Daiyu was indeed pure of heart.

Judging from Jia Lian's actions and arrangements today, he clearly doesn't want the two of them to have any excuse to compete with each other.

To be honest, it's really impressive that Jia Lian was able to do this.

However, Jia Lian was able to arrange for them to be in the same bridal chamber, on the same couch, and even lift their veils at the same time.

There are always situations where he cannot achieve balance.

For example, right now, it's a question of who goes first and who goes last.

Her suggestion to let Daiyu go first was actually a gesture of humility and respect for Daiyu's status.

Unexpectedly, Daiyu didn't seem to have such thoughts at all; she was just shy, and even pretended to be looking at her with amusement in order to cover up her embarrassment.

There are jokes, of course, but not this one.

Jia Lian paid no heed to the two brides' schemes. Seeing that things were going smoothly, and knowing that delay would only lead to complications, he gave Daiyu a look to make sure she wouldn't run away, and then laid Baochai down on the couch... (End of Chapter)