The Red Chamber: Starting from Saving Xue Baochai

Chapter 109: The Son-in-law Doesn’t Keep His Word

Shen Yuan noticed that the beauty in his arms was a little hot, and asked with concern: "Sister, are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"Ah?" Baochai came back to her senses from the charming scene in her mind and said timidly, "No, I'm not feeling uncomfortable."

Seeing his wife's blushing face, Shen Yuan made some guesses. He lifted her up and put her on his lap, whispering in her ear with a smile, "This will make you feel more comfortable."

Baochai was stunned for a moment, and then she felt the strangeness coming from her round and soft breasts, and her cheeks became even hotter.

"Shen Lang."

"Ok?"

Baochai's almond eyes flickered, and she quickly found a topic to divert her husband's attention, and whispered: "I plan to rent a shop on Chaoyangmen Street."

"It's better to buy than to rent. I still have some money here. If you think it's suitable, just buy it." Shen Yuan said, "I have asked someone to inquire about hiring a female manager. There should be news in the next two days."

"Ah."

Building a workshop, recruiting craftsmen, and managing a shop are all very complicated things to do. Only by hiring a capable manager can things be moved forward step by step.

Shen Yuan knew that Baochai brought up this matter at this moment probably to divert his attention, and he just thought that the beauty was a little shy sitting on his lap.

But with a little perception, it becomes awkward.

Baochai noticed the boy's hand movements and was startled for a moment. Then she lowered her eyes and said softly, "Shen Lang, I came here this morning..."

Shen Yuan coughed lightly to ease the somewhat strange atmosphere.

He had a rough idea about Baochai's period, which was usually delayed for a few days. He didn't expect it to be today. No wonder the beauty was a little more shy than usual.

"Sister, you should have a good rest today. Why are you still worrying about other things?" As he said this, he carried her in his arms like a princess and went to the inner room to lie on the couch.

"Shen Lang, I'm fine."

Baochai had almost no major reaction during her menstruation. Apart from the heat and toxins in her body, she had been in good health since she was a child.

"Be obedient and take a rest today."

Shen Yuan slowly laid Baochai flat on the bed, then covered his wife with a brocade quilt.

"Hmm." Baochai responded lightly, then obediently cooperated with her husband and closed her eyes.

Although there is no pain or abnormal sensation, there is still a feeling of sleepiness.

Shen Yuan watched for a while and saw Baochai breathing evenly and falling asleep.

He leaned over and kissed the beauty's long eyelashes, then kissed her soft pink lips, then left the room.

As soon as he arrived at the outer room, he saw the cute Ying'er. Shen Yuan said, "Sister Xue has fallen asleep. When she wakes up later, prepare some bird's nest porridge for her."

"Oh." Ying'er responded softly.

Seeing the little girl pouting and looking unhappy, Shen Yuan raised his hand to stroke the girl's bangs and said with a smile, "What's wrong with you, Nizi?"

Ying Er puffed up her cheeks and said in a sweet and innocent tone, "Sir, you don't keep your word."

Shen Yuan was stunned for a moment, then he understood what the little girl meant. He found the girl even cuter and jokingly said, "Does Ying'er really want to fall into the tiger's mouth?"

"My son-in-law is not a tiger." Ying'er said softly, "And this is Ying'er's duty."

Now that the girl is in trouble, it is time for her, as a maid, to fulfill her duties, but her husband doesn't seem to take any action.

But Shen Yuan said in a gentle voice: "Ying'er's birthday is May 20th, there are only two or three days left, then I will celebrate your fifteenth birthday."

When Ying'er heard this, her delicate body trembled slightly, and an indescribable emotion suddenly surged in her heart. In a moment, tears flashed in her big, round, beautiful eyes.

It turned out that the son-in-law was waiting for her to reach the age of marriage. Who would care whether these maids reached the age of marriage? But her son-in-law cared, how could she not be moved? Shen Yuan looked at this pitiful girl, gently hugged her, lowered his head and kissed her bright eyes that were about to cry.

The girl noticed the boy's actions and closed her beautiful eyes in panic. Because of her nervousness, her long eyelashes covered with dew began to tremble slightly. Soon, she felt a warm feeling.

After a while, Shen Yuan raised his head and said softly, "You are almost an adult, but you still cry easily. Your son-in-law will laugh at you."

"Hmm~"

Hearing that her brother-in-law was going to laugh at her, the little girl pouted again. But as soon as she opened her eyes, she saw darkness in front of her eyes again, and her lips were clearly held by her brother-in-law.

Suddenly, I was surprised to feel something probed into my teeth, followed by a scorching hot absorption.

This was the first time the girl had been so intimate with someone. Her heart was beating like a drum and her collar was heaving violently.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

Shen Yuan caressed the girl's bangs lovingly again, and said softly, "Well, Ying'er has been marked by the mark of the son-in-law, so it's time to rest assured."

Ying'er was feeling a little dizzy at this time, with a glow at the corners of her lips and her little head in a daze. She seemed to be recalling the feeling just now and was speechless for a while.

Shen Yuan held the lovely girl in his arms and held her quietly.

Girls of this era, no matter what their personality is, perhaps need a sense of security.

The next day, afternoon.

After Shen Yuan left the yamen, he made an appointment with Imperial Physician Li to go to Rongguo Mansion together.

Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall.

Grandmother Jia was chatting with Jia Zheng, and Lady Wang, Aunt Xue, and Wang Xifeng were also present.

Baochai also came over and looked after Daiyu's room with Xiangyun and Sanchun.

Shen Yuan had already informed Lady Jia and others in advance that he had asked Imperial Physician Li to come and diagnose Daiyu.

"Yu'er's illness should be taken care of. She gets this cough every year during the spring and autumn equinoxes. Today, it's neither spring nor autumn, but she got it too. It's worse than usual. I feel so sad when I see it."

As Jia's mother spoke, she wiped her tears with a handkerchief and sobbed, "Yu'er's mother passed away early. If something bad happens to this child again, how can I live?"

Seeing how sad Jia's mother was, Jia Zheng hurriedly comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. Huaizhong has invited the imperial physician to come. Yu'er will surely get better."

"Master is right. The imperial physician invited by Yuan'er must be a capable man. I heard from my aunt that Bao'er's fever was also cured by this imperial physician, and she is almost recovered now." Wang Xifeng also echoed.

Aunt Xue nodded and said, "Don't worry, old lady. Lin's cough is not more difficult to cure than Bao's fever. Maybe she will be well again tomorrow after today's treatment."

Mrs. Wang listened without saying much. Her sister-in-law was favored by the old lady in the past, and now Miss Lin is also favored. However, she will probably not live long. As far as she knows, the girl can only eat half a bowl of rice a day, so no matter how good the medicine is, it will be of no use.

After everyone's persuasion, Jia's mother finally felt better. After chatting for a few more words, she changed the subject and said, "Baoyu has lost a lot of weight recently. I don't think he needs to go to the private school every day. I don't expect him to become an official. It's good enough for him to study and understand reason."

Baoyu didn't want to go to school, but he didn't dare tell Jia Zheng, so he went to his grandmother for help. Grandmother Jia loved her precious grandson very much, and Jia Zheng happened to be there at the time, so she brought up the matter.

"Mother, please be at ease. Baoyu is over there. No one will let him suffer any injustice."

Jia Zheng still has expectations for Baoyu and hopes that he can pursue an imperial career as an official in the future.

The previous incident at the Ning Mansion made him understand some truths. If there was someone in the Jia family who could work for the court and have a say in front of His Majesty, they would not be so passive.

Although Grandmother Jia is old, she is not foolish. She understands all the principles that she should understand, but when it comes to Baoyu, she dotes on him a little too much.

Just as Grandmother Jia was about to speak for Baoyu again, she heard Yuanyang's voice.

"Madam, Master Yuan is here with the imperial physician."

(End of this chapter)