Red Mansion: Picking up a Lin Daiyu

Chapter 47 Sisters’ Heart-to-heart
Zijuan stood up and tried to tear Qingwen apart, attacking her under the armpits. However, Qingwen was not afraid and started fighting against Zijuan.

Many maids were watching the fun from the sidelines. Among them, Siqi, Shishu, and Ruhua were laughing so hard that they fell backwards with laughter.

After a while of fussing, Yuanyang and his friends finally separated the two.

Yuanyang tried to persuade Zijuan again, saying, "Not long ago, Master Bao was beaten by General Yue and had to rest on the couch for a long time before he recovered. Xiren was so distressed that she couldn't sleep at night. How could Qingwen be any better? You are saying good things about General Yue to his face, so naturally he won't like it."

Qingwen didn't get embarrassed, but she did get embarrassed because Yuanyang exaggerated and made her embarrassed, so she avoided him.

Xiren frowned and said, "Why are you trying to get close to me again? What does it have to do with me? I think Master Bao has never suffered any loss. He has learned his lesson twice and will not do anything ridiculous again. He should concentrate on studying."

Yuanyang would never listen to her polite words, "Tsk, it's not you who has black eye circles in broad daylight."

Zijuan was massaged on the back by Amber and Jade, and she took a few sips of tea, and said with a heavy breath, "I'm really not saying good things about General Yue. At first, I was also very nervous in the room, but after spending many days together, he never asked for anything, and he didn't even order me around. He did everything himself, including washing, dressing, and dressing. At most, I washed his clothes that were not close to his body, and he never made things difficult for me."

These words made the maids look at each other in surprise.

Not to mention the distant past, just take being a maid in the master's mansion as an example. There would be no shortage of being molested and harassed. Many sisters have complained to each other about this.

Yuanyang thought for a moment and said, "I heard that General Yue was promoted to the sixth rank, and he has a promising future. As for us, our future is uncertain, and we will probably be forced to marry someone else. Niaoge, this may be your good fortune."

Zijuan blushed again and said, "You are just talking nonsense. I went there to serve the young lady, not to serve others. Maybe the young lady will come back to the mansion after a while."

After thinking for a while, Zijuan, who had been teased all the time, also thought of a way to fight back, "General Yue is indeed handsome, young and capable. If you like him, you can ask the old ancestor to trade with me. I will come back to take care of the old ancestor, and you can take care of General Yue."

Yuanyang blushed instantly, pointing at Zijuan and the others and said, "Look, I gave her some advice, but she started to tease me instead."

A group of maids were arguing endlessly, and another little maid came over and said to Xueyan, who was enjoying herself eating fruits at another table, "Sister Xueyan, Miss Lin is calling you over in the hall."

Xueyan wiped her mouth quickly and nodded, "Okay, I'll go right away."

After she stood up and took a few steps, the little maid behind her called out again, "Sister Xueyan, don't forget this bag."

Xueyan smiled awkwardly, turned back and scratched her head, then took the bundle with both hands, "Yes, yes, thank you very much."

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When Lin Daiyu walked down the hall, she saw Shi Xiangyun waving at her enthusiastically, and she walked over with a smile.

Sitting next to the table, Lin Daiyu also said openly: "I didn't expect you to be in this mansion."

Tanchun laughed and said, "She comes here all the time. You can't drive her away. She won't leave until someone from the Shi family comes to take her away. Now that someone from the Shi family has come, she will probably follow them back."

She had a home to return to, and she chose to stay in the Jia Mansion. Lin Daiyu thought, "Sister Xiangyun's parents are both dead. I'm afraid her situation in the Shi Mansion won't be very good. It's understandable that she doesn't want to stay in her own home. It's even more pitiful."

After hearing what Tanchun said, Shi Xiangyun pouted and became unhappy. Lin Daiyu took her hand and said, "I heard from Zijuan that you are very good at needlework?"

Being asked this question for no reason, Shi Xiangyun was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "I have been learning from Second Mother since I was a child, and have done a lot of work, so practice makes perfect."

Lin Daiyu's eyes sparkled, and she said happily, "If you have time, you can come to my place. I want to learn needlework, but I have no one to teach me. Zijuan's teaching is not bad, but she only teaches a little bit every day, as if she doesn't want me to work too hard."

Hearing this, Shi Xiangyun excitedly grasped Lin Daiyu's hand and leaned into her arms, "Sister Lin, you are so kind. I will definitely go!"

Leaning against Lin Daiyu, a cool breeze spread to her cheek, accompanied by a fragrant breeze brushing across her nose, making Shi Xiangyun intoxicated. She slowly lay on Lin Daiyu like a kitten.

Lin Daiyu smiled and patted her back to comfort her.

Tanchun saw this and thought it was unfair, "Sister Lin, she can leave the house freely and visit you, so what should we do?"

Lin Daiyu said, "If the old lady agrees that you can go out, you can come too."

Tanchun thought about Yue Ling, the owner of the courtyard, and hurriedly shook her head and said, "Let's not talk about whether the ancestor will agree. Yue Ling is too fierce. I dare not go. Sister Lin, how about you living over there? Why don't you come back to the mansion? It will be more convenient for us sisters to play together."

Lin Daiyu covered her mouth and smiled, "Uncle Yue...he is just a little fierce outside, but very considerate at home. He often told me that I should be indifferent to outsiders outside, even sarcastic, so that I won't be looked down upon or bullied. But it's different at home, I always show my best side to my family."

"I was also worried about being away from my father and hometown, and being alone and helpless, but Uncle Yue was really considerate. He accompanied me to study and practice calligraphy every day, and played with me. He took care of everything from food and clothing to medicinal food. How could I abandon him and come to the mansion?"

Yingchun, Tanchun and Xichun looked at each other and were shocked by Lin Daiyu's words.

Yingchun's father is Jia She, and her mother died early. She has been raised by Jia's mother since she was a child. She has no idea of ​​parental love and what it feels like to be taken care of. Xichun's father is Jia Jing, who has gone to cultivate immortality, and she has never seen her mother. Only Tanchun is slightly better, but she is also a concubine in the mansion and has rarely been taken care of by the second master Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang.

They are just young ladies who have no shortage of food, clothing and other necessities, and they have nothing in common with regard to anything else.

Although Lin Daiyu was unfortunate, she was fortunate to have Yue Ling take care of her after she came to Beijing. If it was true as Lin Daiyu said, then Yue Ling's care was even more meticulous than that of their parents.

Tanchun nodded repeatedly, "If that's the case, then General Yue is really like your uncle."

Shi Xiangyun sighed and whispered, "My dear uncle, I'm afraid I can't do it."

The voice was so faint that only Lin Daiyu and herself could hear it clearly.

Lin Daiyu looked down at Shi Xiangyun in her arms, and then, imitating the way Yue Ling treated her on a daily basis, she rubbed Shi Xiangyun's head soothingly.

"Let's not talk about this for now. I came in a hurry last time and didn't prepare any gifts for you. I'll make up for it this time."

"Xueyan, open the bag."

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