Red Mansion Royal Cat

Chapter 267 Love brother, don't you want to marry me?

Not to mention how happy Lin Ruhai, who is in the south of the Yangtze River, was when he received the letter from Jingzhong, at least the news of the Lin family's concubine spread, and the old in-laws of the Lin family in Beijing often sent congratulatory gifts.

As the eldest daughter of the Lin family, Daiyu is so busy these days that she is not replying to thank you or visiting various houses.

Lin Daiyu, head of Wen'an County, soon became famous in the capital for her talent and appearance in this winter month.Many wives and wives almost gritted their teeth. How could they have listened to some people's rumors and missed such a good son (grandson) daughter-in-law.

Driving to visit for several days in a row, and it was winter, Daiyu's body was recuperated well, but she was still suffering from the wind and cold.

On the first day of the twelfth lunar month, Jia Cong came out of Fengtian Hall, chatted with the fourth son of the emperor Liu Hong, and slipped to the imperial hospital to invite an old imperial doctor who was good at treating wind and cold.

The old man was very skilled in medicine, after a bowl of soup and medicine, Daiyu became more energetic in the afternoon, and even took out the four books to check Jia Cong's recent study.

Recently, there was hunting at Tiewang Mountain, and the Marquis Banquet and the Xue family leaving the mansion.

Daiyu leaned on the pillow and began to teach in a gentle voice. Jia Cong, who was a little impatient, was gradually calmed down by Daiyu's Wu Yin's soft words.

Zijuan and Xueyan, the two big maids, avoided the wing room, not wanting to disturb their solitude. There was a stove burning in the room, which was very warm, giving people a strong sense of comfort.

The weather has cleared up for half a month, and today the snowflakes began to float profusely.Through the exquisite glazed windows, the light in the room is very good. Daiyu leaned on the pillow and explained "Book of Rites" to Jia Cong.

"The way to govern people is not to be anxious about rituals. There are five classics in rituals, and don't focus on sacrifices. Those who sacrifice are not things that come from the outside, they come out of the heart, and they are born in the heart. The heart is afraid and worships it with rituals. That's why. Only the sage can fulfill the righteousness of sacrifice."

"There are five classics of rituals, which refer to auspicious rites, ominous rites, guest rites, military rites, and honorary rites. Sacrifice belongs to auspicious rites and is the first of the five."

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The book "Book of Rites" makes up for what is not prepared in the Rites, so as to understand the changes of things and define them.Reading it, you can not only know the meaning of the Confucian classics, but also the archaeological rules, which is really valuable.

Daiyu talked non-stop for more than half an hour, but when she saw that Jia Cong was tired, she stopped.

Jia Cong listened carefully, but he also complained: "Whether it is "The Analects of Confucius" or "Book of Rites", the thoughts of those sages such as Confucius and Meng are repeated over and over again. After thousands of years, I feel that they have fallen behind. There is something out of line with the current situation.”

This can only be said in private at home, if you dare to say it in front of outsiders, you may be drowned by the spittle of scholars all over the world.

Daiyu smiled and said: "The classics of the sages have gone through thousands of years, but there are some things that are not up to date, but it would be a big mistake to say that they are backward."

Ok?
Jia Cong became serious, stood up and bowed to Daiyu: "I also ask Teacher Lin to explain the students' doubts."

Daiyu was amused by Jia Cong's behavior, but she also solemnly explained to him: "The ritual system in my dynasty followed the Han and Tang dynasties, but the rituals of the Zhou Dynasty were also different. My father once said that those who governed the "Book of Rites" in the courts used Zhou The old man is number one."

"In the 38th year of Zhaowu, when he served as Minister of Rites, he often said that the previous dynasty ruled China with the barbarians, and the rituals and music collapsed. Most of the people did not abide by the rituals and laws of the country, which was not conducive to the stability of the world. Therefore, he reported to the king, gathered the strength of a group of sages, and gathered all the saints. The classics, the Huanghuang Dadian, was written as "Zhaowu Dadian" in the 46th year of Zhaowu."

"The group of sages selected more than 4000 volumes and more than 9000 volumes of ancient books on Confucianism, Law, Mohism, and Taoism from the pre-Qin period to the Han Dynasty. More than fifty thousand words."

"This book can be called a classic of Xiu, Qi, Zhi, and Ping. Brother Cong might as well ask His Royal Highness to find a way to borrow it from the library of the Imperial Academy to read it."

Daiyu spoke solemnly, and Jia Cong listened carefully, which made him a little ashamed of his complaint.

When he was about to ask a few more questions, he heard a crisp voice in his ears: "Mr. Lin is really dedicated to his duties, and he never forgets to teach his students when he is sick!"

The two turned their heads to look, only to see Baochai lift the door curtain and walk in, winking at them with a smile.

After hearing the sound, Xueyan rushed over to help her untie her bright red beanie, but inside was a plain winter jacket, quite in line with Baochai's low-key and introverted temperament.

Baochai handed the box in her hand to Xueyan, and said: "There are some Liaodong ginseng plants in here, let the doctor see how to use them, and give your girl a patch."

"I'm almost healed. I don't need to make up for it. Why did Sister Bao waste such a good thing?"

Daiyu wanted to get up and get out of bed, but Baochai quickly stepped forward and held her down, making her continue to lean on the pillow and cover herself with a quilt.

Jia Cong stepped aside, packing up his books and ink.

"You, you, brother Cong used it for more than a year to get you fatter, and you have lost weight in just a few days. I brought all of it, let the doctor look at it and use it."

Baochai inquired carefully about Daiyu's symptoms and medication, and was relieved when she heard that the fever had subsided.However, she still told Daiyu that she should take more rest and recuperate, not to be too tired.

Daiyu smiled wryly and said: "In the past, every winter, I would either snuggle up to the stove or nestle on the bed, but now I finally regain my energy from less frequent illnesses. I really can't bear to be idle."

She pointed to the books that Jia Cong put on the table, covered her mouth and laughed: "That's true. Teacher Lin teaching apprentices is also a good way for Maodong to relax."

Daiyu laughed, and the sickness on her face went away a little.

Jia Cong moved a chair and sat by the stove to add charcoal to the fire, chatting with the two girls.

Both Daiyu and Baochai are talented women, and they can read the Four Books and Five Classics more thoroughly than Jia Cong.Because it was Daiyu who mentioned "Zhaowu Dadian" just now, Baochai also said that it is a pity that she is a woman and cannot take the examination, otherwise she must go to the library of the Imperial Academy to read it carefully.

"If Sister Lin and Sister Bao go to take the imperial examination, wouldn't they want to win the first and top two and parade through the streets?"

While talking, Jia Baoyu, dressed like a big red envelope, walked in with Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun and Xiangyun.

The brothers and sisters gathered together, talking and laughing naturally, so it was very lively.

Baochai joked: "Brother Bao is talented and intelligent. Even the empress said that you have gathered the literary spirit of the Jia family. If you go to the imperial examination, you will be able to sing your name in front of the imperial court and get the name of the next song."

"Then don't, I can't bear the boredom of the court, it's more comfortable to play with my sisters and sisters at home."

Baoyu avoided the imperial examination like a snake and scorpion, which made everyone laugh out loud.During this time, Tanchun had high expectations for Baoyu, but she also knew what kind of temperament her brother was, so she didn't say anything to disappoint.

Although her elder brother was impatient with the imperial examinations, her father changed his fortune in middle age and entered the third rank, so her future was guaranteed.

As for the second elder brother, his nature is like this, so it's good to be a rich and idle person in the future.

Xiangyun and Baoyu are similar in temperament, they have been friends since they were young, and they understand Baoyu very well. She teases Baoyu and then speaks for him, which makes the sisters keep making fun of them.

Xiao Xichun, who was grabbing snacks from Jia Cong, suddenly said: "The ancestor told Dad yesterday that he planned to make an engagement between Brother Bao and Sister Yun after the Chinese New Year."

puff……

Baoyu, who was sitting upright drinking tea from a teacup, spurted out a mouthful of tea, and stared at Xiao Xichun with wide-eyed eyes.

Xiangyun's expression was quite interesting, he blushed and hid himself behind Yingchun, clutching the hem of his clothes and rubbing it non-stop.

Baoyu murmured to himself: "How could it be? How could the ancestors think of making me betrothed to Sister Yun? He even told me a few days ago that she just rejected the fourth girl from Uncle Fenyang's family..."

When Xiangyun heard this, her face showed disappointment, her eyes were red, and she held back tears and said in a low voice, "Yes, I am an abandoned daughter from a family, and both parents died. Second Master Bao."

As he said that, he was about to get up and go out, but was grabbed by Yingchun.

Yingchun glared at Baoyu reproachfully, and comforted Xiangyun softly.

This girl had complained for a long time earlier because of the historian's harsh treatment and abandonment, but she has only recently returned to life. In fact, she is in an extremely sensitive period in her heart.The few sisters took care of this and never mentioned the relevant historians.

Although Baoyu's words were just unintentional, they could easily touch Xiangyun's heart...

Forget it, let's talk about persuading Xiangyun first.

Jia Cong rubbed Baoyu's waist, and pushed him forward: "Second brother Bao, why don't you try to persuade and apologize? Don't tell me you don't like Sister Yun? Be careful that Sister Yun will ignore you from now on."

"I'm not, I'm not, I mean..."

Baoyu is a Han paper with an extremely soft heart, and she hates her sisters sad the most.

He has come to his senses now, looking at the sad and tearful Xiangyun, remembering the closeness of the two in the past, he can't help but feel guilty, he wants to say something, but his face is flushed and he doesn't know how to say it.

While crying until Lihua was so sad, and at the same time being stupid and ignorant of comfort, Jia Cong looked anxious and asked directly: "Second brother Bao, the old lady wants to marry sister Yun to you as a daughter-in-law, are you happy in your heart?" willing?"

Jia Cong's voice was so loud that it overwhelmed the crying in the room.

Xiangyun stopped crying, staring blankly at Baoyu whose face was flushed and his mouth was opening and closing, with tears still on his long eyelashes.

At this time, everyone in the room was staring at Baoyu, and there was no sound. Even the maidservants waiting in the outer room held their breath and dared not speak.

It's not that Baoyu has never received such attention, but the look in his eyes today made him a little timid, and he wanted to turn around and run away.

It's a pity that Jia Cong held it down tightly, so he could only lower his head and try his best to avoid the eyes of everyone.

In particular, Xiangyun's extremely hopeful eyes made Baoyu feel too hot, burning him uncomfortably.

The silence in the room seemed to have passed for a long time. Just when everyone was almost unbearable, Xiangyun mustered up the courage to take a few steps forward and came to Baoyu.

She asked solemnly: "Brother love, don't you want to marry me?"

As for the girls in the mansion, Xiang Yun is the one Jia Cong admires the most.

Open-minded and optimistic by nature, unrestrained and unrestrained, with an extremely bold personality, it's a pity that she was born in a historian's family, and she really spoiled such a good girl.

Baoyu didn't know why he kept silent, neither denying nor responding, Xiangyun stomped his feet in anger and stretched out his hands to hold Baoyu's face.

She asked Baoyu to look into her eyes, and then asked, "Brother Love, are you really so unwilling to marry me?"

"I……"

Baoyu turned around to look at his worried sisters, especially Baochai and Daiyu.

He stared into Xiangyun's eyes for a long time, shook his head and said, "I don't..."

snort!
"Oh, it hurts..."

As soon as Baoyu said two words, Xiangyun stepped on Baoyu's instep in a hurry, and Baoyu's tears were about to flow from the pain.

He jumped back a step, wanting to cry without tears.

"Sister Yun, why are you stepping on me? I just want to say, it's not that I don't want to marry you, it's just that I have to ask my ancestors about it."

When Xiangyun heard the words, not only did he not smile, but wept bitterly. He rushed to hold Baoyu and wiped his tears.

Ever since she came to Rongguo Mansion and met Baoyu when she was a child, all these years, she has been thinking of grabbing the last straw to save her life, and now she really falls in love with Baoyu. The change of her relationship is even incredible to herself.

She used to be jealous of Baoyu's intentions for Daiyu, and Baoyu's close attitude towards Baochai, but she never really showed her heart.

The historians once mentioned marriage to her, and the Wei family, Zhang family, Li family... all narrowly escaped several times.

But if she can escape for a while, she can't escape for a lifetime. What can she do as an orphan girl whose parents have both died and lives with her uncle?
Xiangyun hinted at his hopes many times, but Baoyu never responded. By last year, Xiangyun had even accepted his fate, and followed his aunt to other houses for banquets many times.

Fortunately, my aunt came forward to take me away from the Bowling Marquis Mansion, which made me spend a few more days of comfort...

Today's sudden incident seemed to ignite Xiangyun's final determination, and he mustered up the courage to speak out and ask about his desire.

Fortunately, the result made Xiangyun happy, and at the same time made the sisters in the house both sad and happy for Xiangyun.

This girl is really too difficult!
Perhaps apart from Baoyu, Xiangyun may not have a good life marrying someone else, but Baoyu is definitely the most suitable person for Xiangyun.

Baoyu felt the sadness and joy of the person in his arms, his stiff body gradually softened, he hugged Xiangyun regardless of the people in the room, and comforted him softly.

Everyone avoided the two of them, hid behind the screen, and chatted in whispers.

Jia Cong took a special look at Baochai's expression. Rumors of a happy marriage had been circulating for a while, and Mrs. Xue and Mrs. Wang also talked about their marriage.

Baochai's expression didn't change much, on the contrary, she felt a sense of relief, and laughed with Daiyu and others.

Not long after, there were footsteps in my ears, and I saw Xiangyun eagerly pulling Baoyu's hand and dragging him forward, Baoyu's neck was red with embarrassment.

Jia Cong asked suspiciously, "Where is Sister Yun taking Second Brother Bao to go?"

I saw that Xiangyun also blushed, but in an instant he became domineering and heroic: "I want to take Brother Ai to find the old ancestor, and ask the old ancestor when he will marry me and Brother Ai!"

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The war in southern Xinjiang has lasted for more than a month, and the water solution has delayed the southward movement.

At the end of the winter month, Guangxi Metropolitan Commander Hong Zhengyuan sent three letters of appeal for help to the capital urgently, [-] miles away, urging reinforcements to go south.

The monkeys in Nanyue attacked Siming and Zhen'an with all their might, just as if they had taken Shiquan Dabu pills.With less than [-] soldiers and horses under the command of the Guangxi Metropolitan Commander, it was impossible to resist the stormy attack of the [-] South Vietnamese monkey army.

It's not that the Celestial Army is weak, it's that the monkeys in South Vietnam seem to know no pain, their eyes are red and they are crazy, rushing to kill them under the rain of arrows!
Grand Master She stayed in the Qinzheng Hall for a whole day, discussing the military situation with the emperor, the generals of the Dudu Mansion, and the six cabinet ministers.

As night fell, he had just returned to the mansion in the snow, and before he had time to change his clothes, the old lady called him to the Rongxi Hall.

I saw the Rongxi hall was brightly lit, Jia Jing, Jia Zheng and Mrs. Xing were all there.

The old lady didn't say anything nonsense, and she ordered straightforwardly: "It's just in time for you to come back. Today, the old lady will do it arbitrarily and plan to make an engagement with Baoyu and girl Yun after Shangyuan. You write letters to Shi Nai and Shi Ding, Inform the two of them about this, so as not to be said that our family is not polite in the future."

Ok?
Mr. She was also a little confused. He mentioned this to the old lady a few days ago. At that time, the old lady was still hesitant. Why did she suddenly decide today?
Besides, at the beginning, he beat the two brothers of the Shi family severely and forced them to write a document. From now on, the wedding and funeral of Yun girl has nothing to do with the historian, so why should he explain to these two brothers?

He asked suspiciously: "That's it? You were still hesitating a few days ago, why did you suddenly decide this matter today? Did something happen?"

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　Thanks to Su Chen's favorite silly dog ​​for the reward!

　　That's all for tonight, continue tomorrow.Good night!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)