Red Mansion: Picking up a Lin Daiyu

Chapter 45: Xiaqunyuepei
Compared to the solemnity in Rongxi Hall, the atmosphere in Rongqing Hall was completely different.

Grandmother Jia was a very lively person. At that moment, Lady Xing, Lady Wang, Li Gongcai, Mrs. You, and the women of the Wang and Shi families were all sitting in the hall chatting with her.

They were chatting about family matters and enjoying cakes, candied fruits, and fresh fruits. It was a joyous scene.

Below the hall, another group of young girls were sitting around having fun.

Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Shi Xiangyun, and the head maids in each courtyard are of similar age, so they have more to talk about.

Tanchun has always been lively and cheerful. When she sits with Xiangyun, she becomes the topic initiator in this small circle.

Pulling Xiangyun's sleeve, Tanchun asked, "Sister Yun, have you seen Sister Lin who came from the south? She is truly a fairy from heaven, and I feel ashamed just looking at her."

Shi Xiangyun rolled her eyes and said, "Of course I have seen her before, and she is a very nice person. It's a pity that she doesn't live in the mansion, so we can't play together every day and become good sisters."

Tanchun added, "That's right. A girl like this has to live under someone else's roof, and in the home of a warrior. I really don't dare to imagine how she is doing."

Shi Xiangyun hurriedly stuffed a lychee into Tanchun's mouth and winked at her, "Everyone sitting here is from a military family. You'd better be careful with your words."

Tanchun chewed and smiled innocently, "You know, that's not what I meant. It's just that Yue Ling is too vicious. Last time, he was beaten by Brother Bao and became so bad that it was really scary. And Sister Lin seems to be a quiet person. If she suffers, she will probably cry silently and dare not say anything. When you think about it this way, she is a little pitiful."

Tanchun looked at her sisters beside her. Yingchun and Xichun all nodded in approval. The maids also thought that Tanchun's guess was very reasonable.

Shi Xiangyun, who had actually had contact with Yue Ling, thought differently about the Dragon Boat Festival meeting.

However, she did not refute and continued to peel the lychees in her hand, "Good or bad, we will know when she arrives."

Soon, the maid who rolled up the curtains came in and announced the news. Then, under the gaze of everyone, Lin Daiyu walked into the hall.

A white silk coat, a short shirt with plum blossom embroidery inside, and a light blue pleated skirt. The simple and elegant clothes match Lin Daiyu's cold face, her eyebrows and eyes are picturesque, and she looks like a fairy, as if she is isolated from the world.

At first glance, the women of the Wang and Shi families, who had never seen Lin Daiyu before, could not help but nod secretly, and were amazed by Lin Daiyu's appearance.

When he took a closer look at the fabric of Lin Daiyu's clothes, he was secretly shocked and they exchanged glances with each other.

"The Lin family has such a profound heritage that the materials used in their clothes are even better than ours."

"The Lin family has been hereditary marquises for generations, and they have Lin Ruhai, who was the top scholar in the imperial examination. It is true that poetry and literature are passed down from generation to generation, and the temperament of the daughter they raised is really extraordinary."

Seeing Lin Daiyu coming, the smile on Grandmother Jia's face became even brighter.

She loved younger generations with outstanding looks the most, so naturally she loved this granddaughter very much, even more than she doted on her eldest daughter, Jia Min.

With a wave of her hand, Grandmother Jia asked someone to bring Lin Daiyu forward.

"I haven't seen you for a few months. You look a little thinner. Are you used to living there?"

Grandmother Jia held Lin Daiyu's hand, looked her up and down, and loved her very much.

How could Lin Daiyu not know that she had not lost weight, but had gained weight instead?

Shaking her head gently, Lin Daiyu said, "No, I am used to the living and eating conditions. Uncle Yue treats me very well, and Sister Zijuan also takes good care of me."

"Rhododendron?"

Grandmother Jia looked at the parrot kneeling below, and smiled knowingly, "The name Zijuan is indeed lively and beautiful. Someone come and give her a reward."

Zijuan hurriedly thanked him and went to receive a few small silver ingots.

Afterwards, Grandmother Jia introduced each of the ladies to each one, and Lin Daiyu paid her respects to them one by one.

Mrs. Liu, the wife of Wang Ziteng of the Wang family, said, "This child is really pretty. She really takes after her mother. I heard that she is now living in someone else's house. How come I don't know whose relative the surname Yue is?" Lin Daiyu looked over and explained, "Uncle Yue is my father's colleague. He has a very good relationship with my father and treats me well."

Hearing this, Liu was a little disappointed.

After arriving in Beijing, Grandmother Jia couldn't even decide where Lin Daiyu would stay, let alone anything else.

Liu then asked carefully, "The old lady has always wanted to make us relatives from Jinling, but now..."

Grandmother Jia understood what Liu meant and raised her hand to interrupt, "Hey, Yu'er is still young. Don't you have several girls in your Wang family who are still unmarried?"

Liu smiled awkwardly and nodded.

Grandmother Jia looked down on the Wang family and was not even willing to marry a girl from the Wang family, let alone let her beloved Lin Daiyu marry into the family. "How could those ugly girls from your Wang family be worthy of you?"

After complaining in her heart for a while, a little maid came in at the right time to report to Grandmother Jia: "Grandma, General Yue, who was invited, is now fighting with the young masters of the Wang family in the martial arts arena."

Mrs. Liu was busy trying to smooth things over, saying, "These little monkeys are restless wherever they go. I will send someone to call them over to apologize to the old lady."

Grandmother Jia frowned slightly, but her expression remained unchanged. "Forget it, it's normal for a group of hot-blooded young men to be dissatisfied with each other. Just don't make a big fuss. Let them do whatever they want."

Then he said to Lin Daiyu, "Go, go down and have fun with your sisters. I will send someone to bring the letter up soon."

Lin Daiyu nodded slightly and responded, "Yes."

In her heart, she was worried about Yue Ling. "We agreed to this, why are they arguing again? I hope nothing happens..."

……

As soon as Yue Ling got off the carriage, the young masters of the Jia family came to greet him.

Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu, and the young masters of the Wang and Shi families all walked forward with a smile.

Needless to say, Jia Lian and Jia Baoyu have become acquainted with each other through fighting. The young master of the Shi family has also met Yue Ling once and knows how powerful Yue Ling is. Only the young master of the Wang family has never met him.

Seeing that Yue Ling was younger, even younger than them, they began to look down on him.

Wang Yi of the Wang family said, "Brother Lian, is this the General Yue you made us wait for? Did you recognize the wrong person? How could such a general exist in the wise and powerful Qin Palace?"

Hearing this, Jia Lian shuddered all over, and hurried to Yue Ling to apologize, "General Yue, he has been in the barracks for a long time and doesn't know what's happening outside. He is straightforward and speaks faster than his brain, so he offended you. Please don't take it to heart."

Baoyu and the young master of the Shi family also lined up on both sides of the road, silently sizing up Yue Ling's expression.

Yue Ling was not easily angered, and said with a smile: "So, your families also have descendants enlisting in the army. They should really join the army and train more, otherwise they will be worse than this kind of people."

Wang Yi angrily asked, “Who are you talking about?”

Yue Ling raised his eyebrows and said, "What if I tell you?"

Wang Yi was so angry that his hair stood on end. He was confident that he was invincible in the military camp, so he challenged Yue Ling, "It is rumored in the market that you broke three spears with one sword in the Kangwang Mansion. I think it is just a false rumor. Do you dare to compete with me?"

Jia Lian knew Yue Ling's tactics, so he stepped forward to make peace. "Wang Yi, he is a guest invited by the master, how can you make trouble here? General Yue, don't bother with him."

Wang Yi kicked Jia Lian away and angrily said, "Do you dare? Give me a clear answer! Don't be so nagging. If you don't dare, get out! You don't have the ability to be worthy of coming to the banquet?"

Yue Ling laughed and said, "I can't even use a knife to deal with you."

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