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The red flag is flying at home and the colorful flags are fluttering outside. This is the highest state of life.
Perhaps this is one of the shortcomings of water-soluble, too philanthropic
Soon, they arrived at the pavilion in the middle of the lake and walked in. They saw Concubine Beijing, Lady Wang, Yuanchun, and Yingchun sitting at the table. Baoyu, who came to join in the fun, also sat next to Yuanchun, while Xiangyun sat next to Concubine Beijing and watched, laughing like a silver bell from time to time.
This scene left Shui Rong speechless. How come the card game started in such a short while? One could only say that the women in the backyard were addicted to playing cards.
Chapter 124 The Prince Has Grown Up
After the banquet with "small bridge and flowing water", after chatting for a while, Mrs. Wang felt it was inconvenient to stay for long, so she led everyone to the Jia Mansion. She left Jia Huan and Jia Lan as her study companions and Tanchun took them to their residence. Shui Rong had nothing to do, so he returned to his study.
Shui Rong walked into the study and walked around the landscape screen in the middle. He saw Xiang Ling sitting at a large rosewood marble desk. Her delicate hands held a wolf hair brush. She looked serious and focused on writing on the rice paper. She didn't even notice the arrival of Shui Rong and others.
Seeing this, Shui Rong stepped forward and looked down at the scattered rice paper on the table. The word "Xiang Ling" was densely written on it, and the name Xiang Ling was writing with ink at this time.
After finishing writing stroke by stroke, Xiangling couldn't help but let out a breath. Just as she continued writing, she suddenly felt something. She turned her head and saw Shui Rong watching her quietly behind her. The black beads in her willow eyes couldn't help but shrink, and her delicate little mouth opened slightly.
Shui Rong chuckled when he saw this, and scolded him with a smile: "What a fool."
He didn't notice it when he entered the room, so he could think of it as being too focused, but now that he has seen me, he still looks dazed and absent-minded, so he is really "adorable and naive".
Hearing Shui Rong's scolding, Xiang Ling came back to her senses. Her delicate face flushed red. She stood up and saluted, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "Your Highness, I greet you."
Shui Rong didn't care about this and sat down in front of the desk. Perhaps because Xiangling had been sitting there for a long time, there was a hint of warmth on the cold chair.
Xiangling, who was standing by, saw the prince pick up the rice paper on the table and look at it. Her heart trembled for a moment. She pursed her tender lips and asked carefully, "Prince, is my handwriting okay?"
Shui Rong did not answer, but asked gently, "Xiang Ling, have you been practicing calligraphy in the study?"
Xiangling raised her autumn eyes, clear as water, and glanced at the prince. She didn't know what the prince meant. Was he blaming her for being lazy?
Twisting her handkerchief, Xiangling whispered, "Didn't the prince ask me to practice calligraphy in the room?"
Shui Rong chuckled when he heard this. Although it is true that one would forget the time when immersed in calligraphy, Xiang Ling could only practice two characters. She had been in the study for several hours already. Even if she had enough patience, it would be worn out. But Xiang Ling still enjoyed it. Now the two characters "Xiang Ling" were written neatly, which showed that she had put a lot of effort into it. It was obvious that she really liked it.
After a pause, Shui Rong praised: "Not bad, you have made progress. Keep up the good work in the future."
Xiangling's brows were filled with joy when she heard this, and it was obvious that she was very pleased to be praised by the prince.
After a moment of silence, Xiangling raised her fair and tender face, and looked at the prince with her charming eyes. With a little trepidation in her tone, she said softly, "Prince, are you free now?"
Hearing this, Shui Rong glanced sideways at the beautiful woman standing beside him. He saw her twisting a handkerchief with her bare hands and her long legs twisting slightly, as if she was nervous. He probably guessed something in his heart.
With a light laugh, Shui Rong's eyes were full of amusement, and he asked knowingly, "Why, is it important whether I have free time?"
Xiangling was a little panicked when she heard the prince's question. She hesitated for a while, then took a deep breath and said softly, "If your Highness has time, can you teach me how to read?"
Shui Rong's brows jumped as he listened to the trembling sound like a thin thread. This Xiangling is indeed a person with the character of Keqing. The murmur reminded Shui Rong of the scene of serving Keqing, and he felt some inexplicable throbbing.
After taking a deep breath, Shui Rong stood up and searched the bookshelf. After finding the "Thousand Character Classic" for enlightenment, he said, "Come here, I will teach you how to read."
Since I have nothing to do now, it’s not a problem to teach Xiangling to read.
When Xiangling saw that the prince wanted to teach her how to read, her eyes lit up, the joy between her brows became more intense, and she came towards him with her waist twisted.
Shui Rong turned to the first page of the "Thousand Character Classic" and was about to teach when he suddenly remembered something and said, "Xiangling, go call Qingwen over."
As Shui Rong's maid, Qingwen should have been serving him, but Yuanchun had something to do, so he asked her to stay at "Xiaoqiao Family" to serve him. He had promised to teach Qingwen to read before, and now that he was going to teach Xiangling, he might as well let them learn together.
Xiangling was a well-behaved girl. Even though she was extremely anxious, she still went to look for Qingwen obediently.
Ning'an Hall.
Concubine Beijing was lying on the beauty couch, her beautiful body was fully displayed, her delicate face was slightly tired, she rubbed her eyebrows with her bare hands and chuckled, "I didn't expect that my mother-in-law was also a Buddhist."
Rong Mama was massaging the Beijing Concubine. After hearing this, she understood. The Beijing Concubine worshipped Buddha. It was natural that she felt happy to meet someone with the same faith. So she smiled and said, "It's not just the Second Madam. Our Princess also worships Buddha. Isn't this fate?"
Hearing this, Concubine Beijing nodded slightly, and felt even closer to Yuanchun. After a moment of silence, she suddenly remembered something and said, "Yuanchun is going to renovate the East Courtyard, so why not let her build a nunnery and invite some nuns with profound Buddhist knowledge to take charge."
Upon hearing this, Madam Rong nodded. For believers like Concubine Beijing, it was difficult to go to the temple to cultivate blessings every day. In this case, it was particularly important to set up a Buddhist temple at home. In addition to burning incense and worshiping Buddha every day, it also had the effect of calming people's hearts.
"I will inform the princess later."
After that, Rong Mama continued to massage, then smiled and said, "I haven't seen the concubine so happy in a long time."
Hearing this, Concubine Beijing nodded slightly and said with a smile: "You know what, the girls in the Jia family are all good, especially Yun girl, who has a cute, innocent and straightforward personality. I like her very much."
Madam Rong gently pressed the slender feet of Concubine Beijing and said, "If Concubine Beijing likes them, you can invite them to your house more often in the future. Besides, didn't you recognize Miss Yun as your goddaughter?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Beijing nodded slightly and said nothing more.
After a moment of silence, Rong Mama turned her eyes slightly and asked softly, "Tai Fei, do you have any impression of the girl from the Xue family?"
Concubine Beijing groaned for a moment, then nodded and said, "It must be the daughter of the imperial merchant Xue family. She is beautiful and has elegant manners. She is quite good. Why did you mention her?"
Rong Mama pursed her lips and said softly, "Tai Fei, the girl from the Xue family has been to our palace before. She was invited by the prince."
Hearing this, Concubine Beijing sat up straight, frowned slightly, and asked, "When did it happen?"
Rong Mama had nothing to hide, so she said frankly, "I remember that before His Majesty granted the marriage, I heard from the people below that the prince specially invited the Xue family mother and daughter to the mansion, but I didn't care at the time."
Although the palace was not very big, some things could not be hidden from people. For example, the matter of Xue's family entering the palace was also mentioned by chance from the people below.
Hearing this, Concubine Beijing's mind turned. The only time her son invited someone to the palace was because of Keqing. Now he invited someone again, and Baochai was still a beautiful girl. Suddenly, Concubine Beijing realized it, and lay on the brocade couch again, smiling and saying, "Brother Rong has grown up, let him be!"
After hearing this, Madam Rong smiled. She and Concubine Beijing thought the same thing, otherwise she would not have mentioned this. Just as the Concubine Beijing said, the prince has grown up!
Chapter 125 Baochai: I'm sure
Jia Mansion, Rongqing Hall.
Grandmother Jia lovingly embraced her beloved Baoyu and asked lovingly, "Baoyu, did you have fun at the palace today?"
Baoyu nodded heavily and said, "Grandfather, the scenery of the palace is magnificent, much more gorgeous than ours."
Upon hearing this, Jia's grandmother smiled but said nothing. The Palace of Prince Beijing was different from that of other princes. It had been highly favored since the founding of the country because of its countless merits. Even the palaces of princes were not necessarily more magnificent than that of Prince Beijing. Although the Palace of the Duke was also a wealthy mansion, it was much inferior to that of Prince Beijing.
Of course, unless it is the Grand View Garden in the original novel, otherwise, in the entire capital, the only mansion that can rival the Prince Beijing’s Palace is probably the Imperial City.
But how could Lady Jia know anything about the Grand View Garden at this moment?
At this time, the good grandson's wife, Sister Feng, who was serving beside her, had her eyes brightened and said in a crisp voice, "Oh, if I had known earlier, I would have gone with him. I missed such a feast for my eyes in vain."
Hearing this, Jia's mother laughed and scolded, "Go away, you are involved in everything."
Madam Wang sat quietly by the side, watching this scene with a smile on her face. After a pause, she said, "Old Madam, I went to the palace as a guest today. The Concubine Dowager saw that Yun Yatou was very congenial, so she wanted Yun Yatou to be her goddaughter."
"Oh"
Grandmother Jia was a little surprised when she heard this. She looked at Xiangyun with her cloudy eyes, feeling a little surprised. She didn't expect that Concubine Beijing actually wanted to take Xiangyun as her goddaughter.
Aunt Xue was also in the hall. When she heard the news, she couldn't help but look at the happy Xiangyun, envying her good fortune. Then she turned to look at Baochai, thinking it would be great if Baochai could enter the palace.
After a moment of silence, Jia's mother waved her hand, looked at Xiangyun in front of her, nodded and said, "This is your good fortune. Tomorrow I will let your uncle and aunt take you to the palace to pay homage to the concubine."
It is a good thing that Concubine Beijing recognized Xiangyun as her goddaughter. The Shi family will not refuse. Even if the Shi family refuses, Grandmother Jia is not confused. She has to recognize this goddaughter no matter what.
Xiangyun nodded slightly when she heard this. After all, the elders had made the decision, so she had nothing to say. Besides, the Concubine Beijing was indeed very amiable, so Xiangyun was not opposed to her.
After chatting for a while, Jia's mother said, "Well, you are tired, so go back and rest!"
Everyone had just returned from the palace and was indeed a little tired, so they all dispersed one by one following Lady Jia's words.
On the corridor, Aunt Xue and Baochai walked towards Lixiangyuan in the northeast.
Aunt Xue was silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Daughter, does the prince have any intention?"
Baochai was paused when she heard this. As a daughter, she knew everything about her mother. This was because Xiangyun was adopted as a godson by the Concubine Beijing, and she started to have thoughts about it again.
Pursing her lips, Baochai whispered, "Mom, my brother-in-law and I have barely spoken a few words, so how can I know what he means?"
Her brother-in-law had hinted to her before, but she knew that she couldn't be impatient about this matter. The reason why her brother-in-law was vague was simply because he had just married her eldest sister and was afraid that it would have a bad influence.
If Aunt Xue knew about this, she would cause some trouble. Instead of that, it’s better to say nothing.
Aunt Xue didn't notice him. After sighing, she said helplessly, "It seems that the prince was just joking at the beginning. In this case, my daughter, you should get closer to Baoyu."
Baochai couldn't help but frown when she heard this. After pondering for a moment, she sighed. She also understood Aunt Xue's suffering, but after this incident, Baochai had made up her mind. Her bright almond eyes showed determination. She was willing to believe her brother-in-law, even if he just said it casually this time, she would accept it.
A few days later, in heaven and on earth, the moon was falling.
In front of a square table, Shui Rong was wearing an indigo robe with the collar and cuffs embroidered with silver-thread cloud patterns. He had a wide brocade belt with green auspicious clouds around his waist. He was sitting on a brocade couch, holding a treasure mountain of mountains and rivers in his hands.
Du Yuejiao was holding the wine jug in her bare hands and pouring wine, her pair of bright almond eyes were full of life. At this moment, she was wearing a bodice with red bright flowers on it, and a thin gauze dress on the outside. Her hair was tied up in a bun, and a honey flower-colored crystal hairpin was inserted diagonally, making her look extremely charming.
A cool woman can always bring visual enjoyment to people.
Seeing the resentment hidden in the eyes of this young girl, Shui Rong understood. Ever since he got close to her last time, he had not been to "Heaven on Earth" in order to avoid any influence due to the arranged marriage.
If you count carefully, it has been several months. How could this not make the beauty feel resentful? Moreover, after the last contact, Shui Rong also knew that this girl was gentle and affectionate, and he believed that the girl missed him very much in her heart.
Thinking of this, Shui Rong put down the wine cup, took the beauty into his arms, looked down at her delicate face, raised her smooth chin with his right hand, and said jokingly: "Why, Yue Jiao, are you blaming me for ignoring you?"
Du Yuejiao's eyes were moist, and after a grumble, she pouted her lips and said, "Young Master is newly married, and it's the time of sweetness and oil. How could I not know the fun?"
The news of Prince Beijing's wedding had spread throughout the capital, so how could Du Yuejiao not know about it? She could also understand why Shui Rong hadn't come to "Heaven on Earth" for a long time. After all, a person of her status had no right to be jealous.
But even though I understand it, now that this young man is here, I have to act like a spoiled child.
Shui Rong smiled when he heard that, "It's like honey in oil." It's a pity that Du Yuejiao could say that. It's also because of the environment she is in, some things are not so taboo.
And what he said was clearly jealous.
Faced with this situation, Shui Rong didn't need to say much. He leaned over and held the two peach petals in his mouth.
Du Yuejiao was not a shy person, so she put her arms around the boy's neck to make it easier for him to take what he wanted.
After a while, Du Yuejiao leaned in the boy's arms with her pretty face. It was not known whether it was because of shyness or swelling, but there was a little more crystal on her lips.
Shui Rong reached in and asked casually, "How is the business of the guild hall recently?"
"Heaven on Earth" is a business after all, and businesses naturally need to make profits.
Du Yuejiao cast a glare at Shui Rong with her charming eyes, pursed her pink lips, and said softly, "Qing Xi is a good girl, but she is just selling dog meat under the guise of selling mutton. The customers have come back to their senses. Business is not as prosperous as before, but the daily profit is still good."
Shui Rong understood what he said. Most of the people who came to "Heaven on Earth" for entertainment were carnivores. They were willing to spend a lot of money, so naturally they wanted to taste the sweetness. However, it was easy to trick them once, but keeping them tricked all the time would make people feel sick. In simple terms, they had awakened and didn't want to be ripped off.
Shui Rong knew this very well. The reason why he did that when the club opened was simply to raise its profile. Now that "Heaven on Earth" is somewhat famous, most of the remaining customers are from Yixing, so it doesn't matter as long as they can maintain profitability.
Shui Rong straightened the beautiful woman who was leaning on his arms and buried his head in hers. When he felt the difference on her neck, he felt satisfied. This was the difference between Du Yuejiao and others. Although Yuanchun and others were ladies from wealthy families, their looks were no less beautiful than others. It was just Shui Rong who did the hard work every time, which was really tiring.
The main purpose of going out for fun is to enjoy oneself.