Chapter 8: Ploting the Mandarin Duck

Happy time is fleeting, and the Lantern Festival has passed in the blink of an eye

Without the cover of the festival, everything is on the track of the past. The enjoyer is still drunk and dreaming. The wine pool and the meat forest. The laborer still makes work from sunrise and rests from sunset. He worked hard for the whole day, just to fill his hunger for that bowl of brown rice.

Two months later, Shi Yu's hard work finally brought fruitful results. Under the unanimous recommendation of King Zhongshun and Zhao Quan, he became a Western envoy with justification. The name Shi Yu entered the vision of civil and military officials in the court.

Shi Yu received the order!

The arrogant eunuch Sili walked into the Honglou Main Store, and Shi Yu had no choice but to kneel down in the face of the imperial edict.

According to the will of heaven, the emperor ordered... He specially appointed Shi Yu as the Minister of Rites to establish harmonious diplomatic relations with neighboring countries for our Ming Dynasty!

After the eunuch Sili finished reciting the imperial edict in one breath, his face changed solemnly. He did not dare to act rashly at this great hero Shi Yu, who was highly valued by Zhao Quan and King Zhongshun, and said: Lord Shi, congratulations!

Eunuch Yang is very polite, and after he becomes an official, he still needs to rely on his father-in-law to give more tips!

Shi Yu was determined and had already found out the identity of the eunuch who had already clearly stated. With a big hand, a hundred taels of silver bill had been handed over.

Lord Shi is indeed a young talent. He will surely make a fortune every day and his future is unlimited...

The eunuch Sili was full of joy and smiled. The power of money appeared again, so of course he would not be stingy with praise.

Shi Yu was so happy here that he couldn't stop. At the same time, in the palace, the princess of God was also extremely happy.

Alas, okay, stop making trouble, I promise you!

Yuanchun was haunted by Princess Tianyi for a whole day, but could no longer bear it, so he had no choice but to agree to Princess Tianyi's nonsense request.

Sister Yuan, you are so good! Hehe...

Princess Tianyi threw herself into Yuanchun's arms and acted coquettishly. After learning from the last lesson, she immediately urged: Sister, write your letters at home immediately, so I can send the letters and decrees out of the palace.

You girl!

Yuanchun Pity patted Princess Tianyi's head with love, Baoyu actually offended Princess Tianyi, and couldn't help but think: I wonder what would happen if they got together.

Alas, I really miss my stupid brother

Thinking of this, Yuanchun's cheeks were slightly joking and said softly: You also want me to think about how to write a letter from home so that I can help you trick Baoyu into the palace!

Princess Tianyi was afraid that Yuanchun would regret it, so she hurriedly said: I have thought about it, but my sister said she was infected with a strange disease and needed a little baby... Jia Baoyu's "spiritual jade" was used to treat him, so she secretly went to the palace to treat her sister's strange disease.

Little baby?

Yuanchun had a bad premonition, stared at Princess Tianyi seriously and said: Tianyi, you can't go too far, Baoyu is my brother!

elder sister……

Princess Tianyi said that she let out a word, and hurriedly made up for it. She shook Yuanchun's shoulders and said coquettishly: I'm just saying it casually that it's fun, hurry up, don't regret it again!

During this period, Yuanchun has also heard a lot of Baoyu's strange stories from Princess Tianyi. She could hardly believe that it was her younger brother who had been growing up since childhood. With curiosity and doubt, Yuanchun's longing for relatives could no longer be suppressed, and finally wrote a letter to her family.

Sister Yuan, why do you want Jia Baoyu to bring someone in?

After reading the letter from home, Princess Tianyi saw that Yuanchun asked Baoyu to bring another family member into the palace, so she couldn't help but pout.

My sister and Yingchun may not have seen each other for a long time, and Baoyu is a man, so it is much more convenient to accompany Yingchun, right?

Alas, OK!

Seeing that Yuanchun was determined and no longer opposed, Princess Tianyi thought to herself: Anyway, just lie to the stinky brat into the palace. Are you still afraid that you won’t have the chance to deal with him?

Huh...

The moon has phases, people have joys, sorrows, and things in the world have been like this since ancient times

When Shi Feng and the Princess of Heavenly Will get their wishes and smiled loudly, a despicable plot was hovering in the Jia Mansion, pounced on the innocent mandarin duck like a vicious wolf

In the big house of the East Mansion of Rongguo Mansion, Xing looked at Jia She who closed her eyes and thought to herself, and said in surprise: Master, aren’t you leaving the mansion today?

I won't go out. Yesterday, my nephew Sun collected several ancient fans for me. I want to enjoy it at home.

Although Jia She said that, his slightly frown brows were not at all happy.

Why did Sun Shao’s group treat you so well?

Xing's gentle and tender tea for Jia She

I don't understand either!

Jia She is not a fool. Of course, he understands that Sun Shaozu will have a plan to join his preferences, but he can't figure out what Sun Shaozu wants for a while. After a change of the subject, he asked with a little bored question: What is the impression of my ancestors recently? Do you often say good things about me in her ears?

Xing sighed and lowered his head and replied: I said that, but the ancestors didn't seem to care much, it was similar to the past.

What should I do?

Jia She put the teacup heavily on the table, and his expression became anxious and said: It won’t take long before Jia Zhen will return home. If my ancestors don’t favor me, how can we fight for Jia Zhen at that time?

Master, it’s okay if this family leader is not a good person. Isn’t it good for us to do this now? Why do you have to be so careless?

Xing's nature is soft and has no desire for power. He tactfully advises Jia She, who is becoming increasingly anxious.

Confused! What do you, a woman, know?

Jia She was very angry and scolded: You should try your best to please our ancestors. The second brother was able to be the head of the family, so his wife helped a lot, but look at yourself.

I'm incompetent!

Although Xing, who was deeply poisoned by ethics, did not agree with what Jia She did, as a wife, her face was filled with shame and said: Don’t worry, Master, be careful to get angry.

well!

Jia She was not very happy with Xing's gentleness, but was disappointed. She thought that she would marry Xing's family. In addition to her beauty, she was mainly interested in the prominent forces of the Xing family. Unexpectedly, in a few years, the huge Xing family's family's family had lost their family and did not help him at all.

Master, I'll go to my ancestor's room to chat with her to relieve my boredom

The speech was slightly paused. Seeing Jia She closed her eyes and thought deeply, Xing ignored him. After hesitating for a moment, he still whispered carefully: My ancestor is so smart, I am afraid that I will not play much role.

Humph! You still need to say it!

Jia She was full of grudges towards her, a partial mother, and said: Who in the mansion dares to ward off her intentions? She is the ancestor, and no one dares to speak out if she is wrong.

Seeing that Jia She was finally willing to talk to him, Xing immediately became a little happy and said: This may not be sure, we dare not, Yuanyang is an exception. This girl in the whole mansion dares to ignore the wishes of his ancestors, and sometimes she dares to criticize his ancestors.

As he said that, the strong confusion and confusion filled Xing's eyes, and he couldn't help but increase his tone: But it's really strange. My ancestors just took her this trick. Not only did they not get angry, but they were happy every time.

Jia She's eyes opened slightly, and suddenly remembered the words of his ancestors praising Yuanyang in the mourning hall.

Well! Okay, you go down

For Xing, who lost her value, Jia She drove her out of the study impatiently like a commander, and then called her confidant in front of her.

I immediately picked out a few pieces of silk and exquisite jewelry in the warehouse and gave them to the mandarin ducks in the ancestor's room. I said that this was what the master gave her. Do you understand?

He understood Jia She's other words, and he didn't help Jia She to do this one or two times, so he naturally understood how to give gifts.

The confidant left to do business, Jia She gently waved the precious ancient fan, and his proud thoughts had already flown to the sky, thinking to himself: As long as the mandarin duck is taken into the room, will he still be afraid that the ancestors will not praise him as the head of the family?

Jia She became more and more excited about his tricks. He was so passionate about him that he never thought about what if Yuanyang refused to agree?

Yuanyang was ignorant of the misfortune, and was standing behind Mu Jia, gently massaged Jia's shoulders and backs while secretly staring at the enemy who came to pay tribute to her. The grandson of the elders greeted her ancestors!

After kneeling down respectfully and obediently, Baoyu immediately stood up, looked at the girls sitting with him on one side, and laughed: Dear sisters, sisters, you are here before me again!

Xue Baochai has not returned to the Grand View Garden yet, and no one in the Jia family can compare with Lin Daiyu. Although she is delicate and worried, she is talented and eloquent. The first one joked: How dare we compare with the famous Master Bao Er? You are Dameng Zhuang Zhou again, right?

Before Daiyu finished speaking, Tanchun didn't know if she was angry at Shi Yu, and said in stingy words: In my opinion, Brother Bao must have hired Mr. Zhou's daughter, so he came so late.

Huh...

Tanchun said this, Li Wan couldn't help but feel sorry for Baoyu and said: You should spare Brother Bao, see what he was made of.

In fact, the cheeky Baoyu was not uncomfortable, but enjoyed the verbal battles of the girls. At this time, it was even more unexpected. He said to Xichun, who did not say a word: Fourth sister, don’t you want to say a few words to the second brother?

There are people in the world who can scold themselves

Xichun, who has always been taciturn, finally thawed the ice and snow. He glanced at Baoyu as if it were real or fake, and said: Brother Bao, what are the benefits of scolding you and me? Otherwise, why do you have to spend that effort?

The girls couldn't help but feel defeated. I didn't expect that if I didn't make a sound, I would make a splash.

The smile on the kind face of Jia Mu never disappeared. She watched her grandchildren and her granddaughter play. She was naturally happy as her grandmother.

Yuanyang looked at Baoyu at the corner of his eyes. Although there was no turbulence on his face, his heart ached: Baoyu still didn't look at him differently, as if nothing had happened between the two.

Yes, I and him have never had anything, and they just stab each other with arrogant self-esteem, oh...

Sorrowful thoughts flashed through Yuanyang's heart. She gritted her silver teeth and made up her mind: Let's do this in this life, it's good to be with the old lady like this.

Yuanyang complains about himself, and Baoyu's heart has long been filled with a group of lovers, and he has no idea about Yuanyang's thoughts. After talking and laughing, he walked out of Jia Mu's yard with all his daughters.

Brother Bao, wait, I have something to ask for

Walking out of the yard, Xichun unexpectedly called out, which surprised everyone.

Fourth sister, what happened? Tell me quickly

Baoyu walked over nervously, subconsciously thinking that something big happened to Xichun

Xichun, what's wrong?

Yingchun and Baoyu had the same idea, and eagerly pulled Xichun's arm and asked: If you have any difficulties, the second sister will definitely help you!

Second sister, you misunderstood, nothing happened to me

Although Xichun is naturally indifferent to worldly affairs, she can't help but feel warm in her indifferent eyes when she sees the sisters surrounding her.

Breathing was slightly chaotic, Xichun whispered a little embarrassedly: I want to ask Brother Bao to help me and ask him to say good things to me in front of Fairy Miaoyu, and ask the Fairy Miao to accept me as her disciple.

What? If you become a monk, that won’t work!

Xichun's plain and natural words exploded among the crowd like a thunder. Not only did the sisters and Baoyu feel shocked, but even the maids standing not far away were shocked.

Fourth sister, are you crazy or sick?

Tanchun and Li Wan rushed forward to surround Xichun, one of them leaned over and the other touched her hands, and were busy, afraid that she would have some strange disease.

You won’t be as obsessed as Baoyu, right?

Lin Daiyu subconsciously looked at Baoyu who was standing in shock and murmured to herself: Otherwise, how could she say something bad like Baoyu?

Xichun didn't expect that it would cause everyone to panic. She pushed away Tanchun and Li Wan's hands with confusion and asked: What's wrong with you? I just want to be a fairy girl as my teacher. It's a great thing to be able to practice immortal skills!

Not everyone can learn immortal skills. Look at the master who has practiced for decades, but he has returned to heaven before the New Year?

Li Wan was meticulous in her thoughts and used living evidence to comfort Xichun, and said softly: Fourth sister, listen to my sister-in-law’s words, don’t think about it anymore, you are the fourth girl of the Jia family.

No, I have decided!

Xichun's slightly pale little face was extremely firm, and she looked at everyone's comfort without hearing. Her eyes were staring at Baoyu and said: Second brother, will you help me? The fairy has rejected me several times, and I can't even enter the temple gate!

this……

Although Baoyu doesn't want to see a girl named Ruhua accompanying the ancient Buddha in Qinglan, he is a person with supernatural powers. In addition, Xichun's expression is firm, he can't help but hesitate.

Although Lin Daiyu also doesn't like worldly affairs, she still disagrees with the fact that she becomes a monk. Seeing Baoyu's hesitant look, she hurriedly said: Fourth sister, this matter is not in a hurry. Since Miaoyu is not free, don't be anxious. Let's make a long-term plan.

No! I know that the fairy is testing me. Tao follows nature, and sincerity means spirituality.

Xichun's delicate body suddenly shook and said persistently: I only need Brother Bao's words to help, or not?

After a slight pause, Xichun added firmly: If you don’t help, I will go to the outside minister of the Changcui Temple to kneel down!

hiss!

The women immediately took a breath of cold air, and under Xichun's powerful aura, they could not even say a word of persuasion.

When the matter comes to this point, Baoyu has to help, and if he doesn't, he has to help.

The picture flashed, and the helpless Baoyu was already standing outside the Changcui Temple.

Well, I wonder if Miaoyu has come out of seclusion?

I haven't seen her for a long time!

The feeling of longing silently spreads Baoyu's eyes. When he reached out to pat the door, he had forgotten about Xichun and just wanted to meet the jade man in his heart.

squeak!

The door of the temple, which is closed all day long, slowly opened, but the one who greets Baoyu is not the elegant and eccentric Miaoyu, but the servant who guards the gate of the temple

The little woman has met Mr. Bao

Since Miaoyu showed off her supernatural powers in front of everyone in the Jia family, the devout mother Jia sent several servants into the temple to help with the chores.

Before Baoyu could step forward, the servant poured a large basin of cold water on Baoyu and said: The fairy has a decree, she is in seclusion and practicing, no one will see anyone, please go back

Sure enough, I haven't come out of seclusion yet, alas!

Baoyu forced himself to erase the depression in his heart, but still refused to give up and walked in.

Unexpectedly, the maid admired Miaoyu very much, and even dared not give Baoyu's face. With a bang, the door quickly closed.

Ah, what happened?

Baoyu stood in shock and didn't come back to his senses for a long time, thinking: Will he be turned away?

Reverse, reverse!

In the void space, Baoyu's soul was furious. Miaoyu was one of his wife whom he recognized. He dared to bully him. So where is his man's face?

Where is dignity?

Baoyu instantly angrily eyebrows, clenched his fists, and gritted his teeth and made up his mind: I must ask her clearly, hehe, ask clearly in a low voice

With a thought, mysterious magic power leisurely enveloped the Changcui Temple. Baoyu's soul sound echoed directly in Miaoyu's heart: Fairy sister, good sister, why don't you see me? Yi Baoyu asked several times, but never responded. In anger, he used the rogue trick:

Yuyu, Xiaoyuyu, good wife, if you ignore me, I will come in through the wall, haha... The scoundrel is indeed more charming than a gentleman. The sound of the nature of Miaoyu finally came into Baoyu's heart

Bad guy, don't bother me! I'm in seclusion and practicing qigong is at a critical moment. I'll take more time to make a fuss

Without waiting for Baoyu to continue asking questions, Miaoyu sealed his words and continued: Don't ask, I will explain to you after you come out of seclusion

Bang!

Just like the phone is hung up, Baoyu's heart is only filled with echoes. He was so sad that he couldn't help but sigh that his husband was not in a state of relief.

In the quiet room of the Zen room, Miaoyu's delicate body, who was meditating in the air, was flowing with light. She glared at Baoyu from the sky, then closed her eyes again and entered the illusion of nothingness.

After the last battle with the Demon King, the magic power given to Miaoyu by Fairy Fairy Jinghuan did not disappear. In order to deal with the coming sinister battle, with the help of Fairy Jinghuan, Miaoyu began to go into seclusion and practice hard.

Baoyu didn't know Miaoyu's painstaking efforts, and sighed at the boredom and walked in the Grand View Garden: Oh, how could he explain to Sister Xichun?

It seems that Brother Bao's glorious image is going to be greatly reduced

Second Master, someone from the palace is looking for you, go and receive the order!

Before Baoyu could reply to Xichun, a group of servants suddenly emerged from all directions and invited him to the front hall to see the old eunuch who had met Shi Yu.

Mr. Jia, please accept the secret decree, and you can see the decree on it yourself

It was the first time that Eunuch Yang performed such a strange task. Not only could he not mobilize the troops, but he could not even read the order in public, which made him look at Baoyu more.

After the secret decree, Yuanchun's letter of home also came to Baoyu's hands.

Second Young Master, our family has returned to the palace, and the person who is instructed will come in the evening. Please prepare as soon as possible!

The old eunuch didn't know that the second young master Jia was Shi Yu. He said politely, and immediately turned around and said goodbye.