The Red Chamber: Starting from Saving Xue Baochai

Chapter 96 Who says women are inferior to men?

Shen Yuan originally wanted to avoid suspicion and deliberately did not go to see the girls in front of the elders of the Jia family.

Unexpectedly, the naive Xiangyun loli felt left out.

He looked at Xiangyun with a gentle smile on his face, and said in a clear voice without being pretentious: "Sister Yun may have wronged me. I remember that you sisters have worked so hard. I originally gave you some wedding money and thought that Sister Xue would bring it to you later. Since Sister Yun mentioned it, I will give it to you sisters now."

As he spoke, Shen Yuan took out several red purses from his sleeves, which contained silver ingots of different shapes, including plum blossom, crabapple, and ruyi shapes.
These were actually prepared for the wedding reception in case anyone asked for wedding money. However, the wedding reception went exceptionally smoothly and these items were not used. Now they are just the right time to use them to resolve the awkwardness.

When Xiangyun and Qiu'er heard this, their pretty faces showed joy.

Daiyu seemed calm, and her beautiful eyes glanced at Shen Yuan out of the corner of her eye. Her 'calm' look actually revealed a bit of cuteness.

Tanchun did not conceal her charming eyes, but stared directly at the purse in the boy's hand with anticipation on her face.

Yingchun and Xichun also cast their gazes over, some reserved, some cold, but unable to conceal the curiosity in their eyes.

Shen Yuan first took out one of the purses and handed it to Qiu'er, saying in a gentle voice: "Qiu'er, you have worked hard these days. Uncle Jiang happened to arrive in Shenjing. In the next few days, you can accompany uncle to go around and have fun to relax."

Qiu'er nodded lightly and gladly took the purse. Although she wanted to talk more with her lover, she knew that now was not the right time, so she remained silent.

Afterwards, Shen Yuan handed the remaining wedding money to Xiangyun and said with a smile, "Sister Yun, please divide these among the sisters."

He did so, firstly to show an attitude of avoiding suspicion as much as possible, and secondly because he didn't know Daiyu very well.

Xiangyun joked, "Brother Shen only knows how to order me around."

Although the little girl complained, she was happy in her heart when she saw the pile of wedding money.

He picked one for himself first, and then gave the rest to Daiyu and Sanchun.

After the wedding money was distributed, Shen Yuan said in a clear voice: "Sister Yun, you can continue with the banquet."

Having said this, he was about to say goodbye to Lady Jia and the others before leaving.

But Xiangyun continued, "Brother Shen hasn't toasted yet."

Shen Yuan was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Jia's mother knew that Shen Yuan was trying to avoid suspicion. She had just seen the boy's polite words and deeds, as well as his clear eyes, so she didn't think much about it and smiled kindly, "It's okay, Yuan'er, just toast a few maids, so that Yun'er won't complain about you every day."

After hearing Lady Jia's advice, Shen Yuan no longer had any more concerns.

He filled a cup and said to Xiangyun with a smile: "Sister Yun has worked hard and made great contributions. This cup is for Sister Yun first."

Hearing the words "hard work and great contribution", although she knew it might be a joke from Brother Shen, the girl felt a little embarrassed and shyly raised her glass to drink with Shen Yuan.

Afterwards, Shen Yuan toasted Qiu'er another cup of tea.

Then it was Daiyu. Shen Yuan cast his clear eyes at the girl and looked her over briefly.

Although it was the first time he met Daiyu, he remembered the description of Lin Daiyu in the original novel and could basically match it up.

Two eyebrows that seem to be frowned but not frowned, a pair of eyes that seem to be crying but not crying, her expression shows sorrow on her face, and her body is sick. There are tears in her eyes and she breathes softly. When she is quiet, she is like a beautiful flower reflected in the water; when she moves, she is like a willow swaying in the wind. She is more intelligent than Bi Gan, and her illness is three times worse than Xi Shi.

Of course, in the eyes of others, it was impossible for him to recognize Lin Daiyu, and it was not easy for him to directly call out the girl's maiden name.

Xiangyun saw Shen Yuan paused for a moment, so she introduced him warmly, "This is Sister Lin, her name is Daiyu."

Shen Yuan listened, showing a look of realization, and said with a warm smile: "Thank you Miss Lin for helping Sister Xue organize the wedding. I would like to offer you a drink to show my appreciation."

Daiyu raised her eyes slightly and glanced at the modest young man in the fiery red robe. Her beautiful eyes under her smoky eyebrows were slightly shy, and she said softly, "Brother Shen, you are too polite. I can't help much."

After saying this, he covered his mouth and drank the wine in the glass, then sat quietly.

Shen Yuan looked at the quiet and graceful Fairy Jiangzhu, and suddenly had an illusion that Daiyu had taken Baochai's script and didn't have the style of Lin Duidui at all. Thinking about it carefully, they were not familiar with each other yet, and Sister Lin was always quiet and taciturn in front of strangers.

Next, it was the next girl, who had plump skin, a medium build, cheeks as red as fresh litchi, a nose as smooth as goose fat, was gentle and silent, and very approachable. She had delicate eyebrows and eyes, a fair face and red lips, a pretty figure, and elegant manners. She was timid and shy, like a girl, shy and ambiguous, with a pretty appearance and gentle manners.

"This is my second sister, her name is Yingchun." Xiangyun introduced her very appropriately.

"Thank you, Second Miss, for your help." Shen Yuan said as he drank another glass of wine.

Yingchun smiled shyly, covered her mouth and drank it without saying a word.

The next one, judging from her figure and age, should be Tanchun.

She has narrow shoulders and a thin waist, a tall and slender figure, an oval face, handsome eyes and thin eyebrows, and a lively look.

"This is my third sister, her name is Tanchun."

"Thank you, Third Miss." Shen Yuan looked at Tanchun and drank another glass.

But the charming little girl said with a respectful expression: "I heard that Brother Shen led his troops to wipe out the bandits some time ago. He is truly a hero."

Shen Yuan was stunned. This girl really is a girl in body but a man in heart.

"It's just using superior forces to suppress some petty bandits. It doesn't make you a hero."

Tanchun thought it was just a young man's humble words, and argued, "But these petty bandits that Brother Shen mentioned have not been wiped out for several years. He who can do what others cannot do can be called a hero."

These words made Shen Yuan look at him with new eyes.

"For the Third Miss to say this is a heroic aspiration."

Tanchun couldn't help but blush for a moment, then she sighed, "Brother Shen's words are somewhat misleading. I am a woman, how can I have the ambition of a hero?"

Shen Yuan did not comment, but smiled and said slowly: "Who says women are inferior to men? Women hold swords to guard the mountains and rivers."

When Tanchun heard this, her body trembled. It was unexpected that Brother Shen could come up with such an idea and such courage.
Xiangyun and Daiyu on the side were also quite surprised. Although Brother Shen’s ideas were incompatible with the times, they also made people feel heroic.

Madam Wang pondered Shen Yuan's words, and as if she had caught the boy's little braid, she refuted: "It's ridiculous. Such a statement that goes against etiquette can be said casually. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Shen Yuan glanced at Madam Wang and said in a clear voice, "Does anyone laugh at Hua Mulan for joining the army in her father's place? Does anyone say that she violated etiquette? A man with ambition should be judged by his success or failure. If we only talk about etiquette, what good will it do to the country and the people?"

"You" Mrs. Wang was choked with anger for a moment.

Seeing that Lady Jia was unhappy, Feng Jie, who was standing beside her, spoke to ease the situation: "On this fine day, why bother talking about irrelevant things? Why don't we all have another drink together and wish Yuan'er and Bao'er to have a pair of golden boys and jade girls soon."

This sounded festive, and Grandmother Jia also echoed: "Feng Lazi is right, the concubine is still waiting to hold her grandson."

After that, led by Sister Feng, everyone started drinking together again, as if the unpleasantness just now had never happened.

Shen Yuan didn't say anything more. Today was his wedding, so he didn't say anything too much to Mrs. Wang.

This woman in the inner house who always talks about etiquette and laws, actually allows Jia Baoyu to hang out in the back house.

Besides, when the Prince of Nan'an was defeated and captured, he was sent to a foreign land to marry Tanchun. What kind of etiquette is this? At that time, no one, including Lady Wang, refuted it. It was so cowardly and shameful.
Afterwards, Shen Yuan drank half a cup with the shorter Xiao Xichun to express their gratitude.

After toasting, Shen Yuan walked out from behind the screen.

By the time all the guests had left, it was almost the hour of Xu.

At this moment, Shen Yuan finally welcomed the most important moment of the wedding and entered the bridal chamber.
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