The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 150: Misleading while drunk
Wang Xifeng's Courtyard.

Everything was arranged in the morning, and Ping'er didn't dare to see Mr. Xin. Since that day, although nothing happened between her and Mr. Xin, her grandmother didn't believe it, as if she had really done something shameful with Mr. Xin.

Ping'er became anxious when she thought of Mr. Xin, and was afraid of seeing him, so she hid away.

Wang Xifeng was also busy. The more times like this happened, the more she dared not make mistakes and did not want others to catch her mistakes. She was better than anyone else. She ordered the wives in charge to do their jobs, using both kindness and force. She returned to the room to take a break and found Ping'er coming back.

"Why are you back?" Wang Xifeng asked curiously.

Ping Er answered casually, "Now that things are over there, why would I stay if I didn't come back?"

The maids were all outside. Hearing Ping'er's words, Wang Xifeng frowned, her heart aching as if a stone was pressing down on her. She said angrily, "The people outside don't let me feel at ease, and even you have become inconsiderate to me."

Seeing that her grandmother was angry, Ping'er turned around helplessly and said, "Grandma, what nonsense are you talking about? How can I not be considerate of you? It was you who asked me to go over there to do the work. I will come back as soon as I am done. Isn't it because I am thinking about what might happen to you?"

It would have been fine if Ping'er hadn't explained. But once she did, Wang Xifeng became even more furious. In a moment of desperation, she slammed the table and said, "You're mad at me too."

Ping'er finally stopped talking and lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking.

Wang Xifeng said bitterly, "I'm not angry at all when others don't understand me, but how could you possibly not understand me? You insist on pretending not to understand and using words to coax me. You'd only be content if I died."

If someone from outside came and heard what the master and servant were saying, he would definitely not understand.

Ping'er did know what her grandmother was thinking, but she remained silent, letting Wang Xifeng deal with her. The more she did this, the more helpless Wang Xifeng became about what to do with Ping'er.

Wang Xifeng said angrily, "Are you still thinking about that dead man?"

Ping'er opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but she thought how could she explain it clearly. Now that her grandmother had an idea, if she spoke up and took over her words, she might have something to say to catch her, so she simply kept silent.

How could Wang Xifeng let Ping'er do what she wanted? She had always been strong-willed, so she forced Ping'er to speak up and scolded her, "I'm telling you straight, you'd better give up this idea as soon as possible. That dead man can't even take a single step into my house. If you still have that dead man in your heart, you'll be looking forward to the day I die."

Wang Xifeng cursed herself, and Ping'er couldn't bear it anymore. She said, "If I have the person you mentioned in my heart, I will die without a burial place. In my next life, I will be a slave to others and never be a human being."

Ping'er's words were so harsh that Wang Xifeng finally believed her. She took a breath and choked up, saying, "If that's the case, why are you hiding from others? It's not something you haven't done before. It's too late to regret it now."

Ping'er was already in tears, tears streaming down her face like pearls, crying, "I didn't, I really didn't, grandma, please don't force me."

Seeing this, Wang Xifeng didn't know whether she should believe Ping'er.

Even though Wang Xifeng is still strong now, she is actually holding on and is just holding on with a simmering anger. If she can no longer hold on, she will get a serious illness at best, and even lose her life at worst.

The Jia family has hundreds of people in this courtyard. Without a big heart, some skills, and some support, they cannot hold on.

But Wang Xifeng is now worried about her natal family, separated from Jia Lian, and there is also gossip from her mother-in-law. Under all kinds of pressure, Wang Xifeng dare not show any weakness. If she does, the spit in the Guang Mansion will drown her.

She couldn't leave the Jia Mansion. Not only did the Jia Mansion disagree, her own family would not agree either. She had only one way left - to hold on.

Ping'er is her only confidant. Now that things have come to this, no such words can persuade Ping'er, and Wang Xifeng can only let it go helplessly. She originally thought that this was it, but she is still worried and concerned about this matter.

So he went to the Grand View Garden in person and called the kitchen manager's wife to see if there was anyone slacking off, gossiping, or not working hard.

Now in this mansion, Wang Xin is like a life-saving straw.

Wang Xifeng didn't know whether her approach would be effective, but she had no other choice. The old ancestor was a soft-hearted person, but she had spoken to him today, and he had protected her for a while, but it would be difficult to see him next time.

Unless it was absolutely necessary, Wang Xifeng would never ask the ancestor for help. This was her last step. At this point, no one could save her.

Wang Xin had met Xue Baoqin, had dined with her, and had also dined with Lin Daiyu, but he was not familiar with Xue Baochai, and did not know her temperament or Lin Daiyu's arrangements.

Anyway, the guest should follow the host's wishes and obey whatever others arrange.

Lin Daiyu had originally discussed this with Xue Baochai, but it also depends on the person. If it were Yingchun or Xichun's personalities, Lin Daiyu would not have mentioned it. Therefore, Xue Baochai neither rejected nor agreed to Lin Daiyu's proposal.

No one here knew about what happened between her and Wang Xin except herself. Xue Baochai wanted to avoid him, but when they met and heard Wang Xin's words, although only a few words, he was just as people said outside, gentle to people, without any temper, and spoke to the maids in a very equal manner.

He is also different from Baoyu. Baoyu treats the maids well based on their appearance. Baoyu treats those who are pretty and good-looking as treasures, but ignores those who are ugly.

There was no unpleasant person in the room, but Wang Xin treated everyone the same way. The more he interacted with them, the more relaxed he became. Xue Baochai did not take the initiative to ask to leave.

You can't just sit there and do nothing.

After chatting for a while, Wang Xin knew that he and these girls didn't have much in common. They couldn't recite poems or play drinking games, so he suggested telling stories.

Each person told a story, which gained everyone's agreement.

None of the stories were very attractive, and Wang Xin himself didn't have many good stories. He couldn't give a long speech, so what was the best thing to tell a group of little girls?

Of course it is a ghost story.

A strange story was told in no more than a cup of tea. The whole room was silent and the girls huddled together, enjoying the story.

Wang Xin was quite pleased, as if he had returned to his youth.

But I was also scared at that time. What I said was scary and scared myself.

But seeing my cousins ​​were afraid, I could hold it in. But later on, it became rare that I could no longer experience the nights when a dozen cousins ​​and brothers and sisters would squeeze into the floor and tell stories together.

The most carefree and unforgettable thing.

Now it was as if he had returned to that moment, feeling a rare sense of relief. Wang Xin was actually quite happy, as he felt that today's meal was worth it. Xue Baochai tightly grasped Lin Daiyu's hand, and Lin Daiyu also crossed hers with Xue Baochai's. The two little girls trembled, but their eyes were particularly bright, feeling very excited.

It has never been so exciting. I was scared to death, but I couldn't help listening.

While eating.

Wang Xin didn't allow them to drink alcohol and asked them to drink tea instead. In the end, Wang Xin drank a lot because the atmosphere today was so good that he almost forgot his troubles and couldn't help but drink a few more cups.

"Uncle, is it really a ghost?" Lin Daiyu couldn't help asking.

"No." Wang Xin insisted, "It was all just a joke."

Seeing the pale faces and excited expressions of the little girls, even the usually calm Xue Baochai felt a little restless. Wang Xin said seriously, "It was originally a story to relieve boredom and kill time. If you take it seriously, you will be terrified. I won't tell you anymore."

Xue Baochai knew that Wang Xin had just glanced at her, and she felt a little embarrassed. After hearing what Wang Xin said, she quickly said, "Uncle, I remember what you said." She followed Lin Daiyu and called out.

Seeing that Wang Xin swore that he had not done so, the maids felt relieved and only felt excited. Although they were still afraid, it was not a fear in their bones. They wished that Wang Xin would tell another story.

Compared to the stories they had heard before, the ghost story was more impressive. They remembered every word that Mr. Xin said just now.

Seeing Wang Xin's smug look, Lin Daiyu retaliated by toasting him with two more glasses of wine.

Xue Baochai also paid her respects.

Wang Xin drank a few more glasses. Knowing that Wang Xin could not drink much, Lin Daiyu told Xue Baochai, and they did not go too far and stopped at the right time. However, Wang Xin's face turned red and he was actually drunk.

As a result, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai refused to allow Wang Xin to drink anymore.

"Uncle, you listen to advice." Xue Baochai breathed a sigh of relief and told Lin Daiyu, "My brother doesn't listen to advice. Every time he comes home drunk, he makes people angry."

Lin Daiyu had never seen it before and could not imagine it.

My father also drank, as did Wang Xin, and then Jia Baoyu.

Finally, Lin Daiyu was worried and wanted to ask someone to send Wang Xin back, but Wang Xin refused, saying that he was fine and would go back with Qingwen. After confirming that Wang Xin was fine, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai stopped at the door. They could no longer see the shadows of the two of them, and the shadows of several people remained in the same place.

Although I can't drink much, it's not a sin. I just can't hold it in. We are all girls, so how can I tell them that I need to urinate?

"Qingwen."

Qingwen, who was in charge of Wang Xin, heard Wang Xin's voice and thought that Wang Xin was feeling unwell, so she hurriedly asked, "Are you going to vomit?"

"you go first."

Wang Xin released his hand from Qingwen's shoulder, stood up straight and urged Qingwen.

Qingwen didn't understand and asked in confusion, "You must be drunk. Why did you ask me to leave first?"

Qingwen is not someone else. After spending a long time together, Wang Xin said in a low voice.

"Pooh."

After hearing it clearly, Qingwen knew that Wang Xin was not drunk. She spat and left with a red face.

After seeing Qingwen leave and making sure that she was far away, Wang Xin breathed a sigh of relief and looked around. This was a main road and it would be bad if someone saw them, so he walked to the side and found a more secluded place.

Finally I found the side of the path. I couldn't help myself and quickly unbuckled my belt to water the peach tree in front of me.

"The water here is very fertile. Maybe your peach tree will bear sweet peaches in a few months." After spending a long time with young people, Wang Xin's mentality also became young. While urinating, a breeze blew and he felt drunk. He kept talking to himself and joking.

Never thought.

A woman also came down from the corridor, lifted up the branches, and ran into Wang Xin head-on.

Wang Xifeng left the kitchen and saw Qingwen from afar on the corridor on her way back. Thinking of what happened with Ping'er before, she didn't know how much Qingwen knew. She was used to being tough, and if Qingwen knew, she didn't know what she would think of her.

Although these were all her own guesses, Wang Xifeng still hid herself first, not wanting to see Qingwen.

But I didn't expect it.

When she came down the corridor, she saw a strange man, but she didn't see him clearly and was startled.

It's not like this hasn't happened before. It was like this two years ago. I was drunk and walking alone in the mansion. Unexpectedly, I was stopped by a man who was greedy for my beauty.

Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself? What kind of person is this? How dare you provoke me?

So he used a little trick to punish this person, but he never expected that this person would die.

Let’s see who it is now.

Wang Xifeng took a closer look, but was so frightened that her face turned pale and she had no time to take a closer look.

"Why is there a beauty?"

Wang Xin did not recognize Wang Xifeng, smiled foolishly, and subconsciously reached out to touch her. Gradually, he felt that something was wrong, as if it was a real person.

(End of this chapter)