The Red Chamber: Starting from Saving Xue Baochai

Chapter 62: A Golden Couple

Moreover, there was a message revealed in this that surprised Aunt Xue, Lady Jia and others even more.

The emperor didn't know whether the Xue family would have different opinions if Shen Yuan proposed marriage today.

However, once the imperial edict was issued, it meant that there was no room for negotiation. No matter what request Shen Yuan made, the Xue family had to agree.

Fortunately, however, everyone was happy in the end, and nothing unexpected happened that caused any grudges between them.

After a moment of silence, Jia's mother withdrew her thoughts and said with a smile, "Let's go back to the back hall and talk."

After saying that, the old lady walked inside with the help of her maid Yuanyang.

Shen Yuan, Aunt Xue, Madam Wang and others also followed.

After returning to Rongqing Hall and sitting down, Grandmother Jia told everyone what had happened in the front hall.

Wang Xifeng's phoenix eyes twinkled slightly under her willow-shaped eyebrows when she heard this, and she said with a smile, "Madam, I saw a magpie chirping on the tree branch early in the morning, so it should be here."

Grandmother Jia said happily: "That's right, today's concubine's family is really a happy event."

Aunt Xue was also very happy at this moment, and said with a smile: "Thanks to you, old lady, I am happy for you."

As she spoke, Fengjie turned her bright eyes to Shen Yuan, staring at the brocade box in her hand, and asked, "I wonder what's in the box? This is a treasure bestowed by the emperor."

When everyone heard this, they were all curious and looked over.

Inside the warm room, the girls were also excited and itching to try something. They thought that what the emperor gave must be something rare.

Baochai's heart suddenly beat violently, she was also full of anticipation, and more importantly, the happiness of having her love witnessed.

Facing the burning gazes of the crowd, Shen Yuan supported the bottom of the box with his left hand and slowly opened the lid with his right hand.

Soon, there was a flash of crystal light, and the contents of the box appeared.

Everyone's eyes suddenly widened with surprise.

"This is..." Wang Xifeng said in surprise: "Golden boy and jade girl!"

It was clearly visible that there was indeed a golden boy and a jade girl in the box.

The young man is made of gold, and the young girl is made of white jade. The golden color and the white color complement each other.

The workmanship is extremely exquisite and gorgeous, and the bright smiles on the faces of boys and girls are clearly visible, infecting everyone.

Fengjie's eyes were wide open, with envy that was hard to conceal.

Aunt Xue was also quite shocked and even more delighted.

Mrs. Wang was surprised and felt a little jealous. She could only comfort herself by saying that although this thing was acceptable, it was just a vulgar thing after all and could not be compared with her son's magical jade.

Li Wan, Youshi, Qin Keqing, and even Mrs. Xing, could not help but feel envious at this moment. This was a true match made in heaven, and it also carried the blessing of the emperor. It was many times better than any self-talking hype.

As they were thinking about this, they all glanced at Mrs. Wang at the same time.

Madam Wang: “.”

"Good, good." Jia's mother looked at the golden boy and jade girl and smiled, "The implication is very good. The emperor is very kind, which shows how capable Yuan Ge is. Bao girl is really blessed."

This is not a compliment. Even the old lady feels that Shen Yuan and Baochai are indeed a blessed couple.

In the warm room, several little girls were already very interested and couldn't wait to run to the box and take a closer look.

Xiangyun smiled and said, "When you have time, Sister Bao will show it to us." Upon hearing this, Daiyu's bright eyes flashed with anticipation.

"Sister Bao" Even Xichun, the always aloof and quiet little girl, was full of expectations at this moment. She gently tugged at Baochai's sleeve, and looked at her eagerly with her pretty and lovely little face.

Baochai smiled gently, took Xiao Xichun's hand and stroked it, and said softly: "I will talk to Brother Shen later."

The marriage between Shen Yuan and Baochai was thus settled.

After chatting with Lady Jia and others in Rongqing Hall for a while, Shen Yuan followed Aunt Xue and Baochai to Lixiang Courtyard.

Entering the front hall, Shen Yuan saw Xue Pan and greeted him, "Brother Xue."

Xue Pan was counting the silver bills he won yesterday with his head down when he heard a familiar voice. He looked up and saw that it was Shen Yuan. He was surprised and delighted and asked happily, "Brother Shen, why are you here?"

He looked at his mother and sister who came with him, and Dai Ba Wang's face was full of confusion.

Aunt Xue looked at her son's stunned look and said with a sullen smile, "You fool, Yuan-ge will be one of our family from now on."

"Brother Yuan, we are a family?" Xue Pan pondered for a moment, and then seemed to understand: "Could it be that Mom has adopted Brother Shen as her godson? In this case, we are really a family."

"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about?" Baochai glared at her brother.

Aunt Xue looked at Xue Pan helplessly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and said, "It is Yuan'er and your sister who are engaged today. Pan'er, you can spend more time with Yuan'er in the future."

Xue Pan's head buzzed briefly when he heard this. After digesting the news, he realized it belatedly. With an expression of "I see, that's how it is", he said, "Sister, these days, you often go to the courtyard in the west of the city. Is it to meet Brother Shen?"

"Brother!" Baochai felt ashamed when she heard this. Her brother was really something. He could say anything without thinking.
Aunt Xue glanced at her son and said in feigned anger, "Pan'er, stop talking nonsense. Come with me and tell the kitchen to prepare food so that we can celebrate at noon."

"Just ask the servants to do this. Why bother going there in person? I still have a lot to say to Brother Shen."

"You idiot!"

Aunt Xue pulled her son out of the room, giving Shen Yuan and Baochai space to get along.

After the two left, the room fell into a brief silence.

Shen Yuan sensed Baochai's shyness and took the initiative to move closer. He took the girl's soft hand and said gently, "From today on, there will be no more changes between me and my sister. We will stay together for the rest of our lives."

Baochai turned around with a face as white as snow and smooth as skin, raised her moist almond eyes, looked at the young man beside her, and said softly: "I hope to be with Mr. Shen day and night until we grow old together."

As she spoke, a blush appeared on her beautiful face, showing her purity and beauty.

Shen Yuan thought the girl was extremely beautiful at this moment. He reached out and stroked her smooth cheek, just admiring her quietly.

The current environment was not suitable for playing with the golden lock, let alone any more in-depth communication.

Of course, he was more emotional than lustful at the moment, so he was not so impatient, as there was still a long way to go.
The girl's watery almond eyes were full of ripples, and her heart was filled with ripples. She looked into the boy's clear and bright eyes and said softly, "Shen Lang, I want to see the box."

Shen Yuan paused, responded with a smile, took the brocade box and opened it in front of Baochai.

"Sister likes it, so I'll put it in Lixiangyuan for now."

"But this is a gift from the Emperor."

"It's okay. When I marry my sister, she can take them to my new home."

Items bestowed by the royal family cannot be transferred at will, but they can be temporarily stored here.

Moreover, Shen Yuan could guess that Daiyu and the other girls also wanted to see it, so Baochai wouldn't have to speak up again and feel psychologically burdened.

The words "marry" and "new home" echoed in Baochai's mind, and she was full of imagination and expectation for their future.
(End of this chapter)