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Chapter 5

On the shore, several sedan chairs were quite eye-catching.

It was not because of anything else, but because there were servants and maids standing next to the sedan chairs. They looked very impressive.

It was only when someone passed by that area that he mentioned it.

The first sedan chair was from Rongguo Province.

The other two chairs were from a certain official's residence.

This official was a favorite of the emperor, so no one dared to look down on him.

No one knew who these sedan chairs were for.

The bystanders were envious for a while before leaving.

Not long after, a boat docked at the shore.

A few maids walked out, and the servant standing next to the Rongguo Province sedan chair immediately moved to greet them.

Then, two young ladies came out of the boat. They were not very old, and their facial features were not fully developed yet. They looked very childish.

One of the young ladies was wearing a light yellow dress, and her hair was combed into a cloud bun. She did not have any other hairpins or accessories on her body. She was clean and fair, and was very eye-catching.

Next to her was a servant girl. Although she was also pretty, she could not be compared to her. At a glance, one could tell that she was a servant girl.

The two people who came out were Daiyu and Xue Yan.

Daiyu gripped the handkerchief in her hand, and her eyes did not look around carelessly.

She had heard about the prosperity of the capital. If she recklessly looked around, she would embarrass the Gusu Lin Family. She was afraid that she would be ridiculed by others.

Xue Yan was much more nervous. She was close to Daiyu, and the hand that was supporting Daiyu was trembling slightly.

When the servant girl who came to greet them saw this, she immediately looked down on this young girl.

Her face also showed a trace of laziness.

Xue Yan's heart tightened, and she became even more alarmed.

Daiyu, on the other hand, was calmer. She glanced at the servant girl. Her clear eyes made the servant girl quiver, and she did not dare to look at her again. She slightly lowered her head and invited Daiyu into the sedan chair.

At this time, Daiyu noticed that there were other sedan chairs on the shore. They also seemed to be from influential families.

In front of the palanquin stood an old man. That man was actually looking in their direction.

Daiyu was shocked. He frowned and turned his gaze back.

However, Xue Yan's body suddenly trembled. She tugged at Daiyu's sleeve and said timidly, "Miss, that, that is the one who came to Gusu City to look for me … my, my father."

"Don't be afraid. You will see him again in the future. Perhaps he knew that you were here today and waited here to take a look at you." Daiyu said in a low voice.

The maidservant at the side craned her neck, wanting to hear what they were talking about.

Suddenly, a cold gaze fell on them. The maidservants relied on their master's eyes to survive, so they were naturally very sensitive. They were startled and turned their heads to look in horror.

It was the palanquin that had been parked at the side.

The curtains of one of the palanquins were lifted, and a young man was sitting inside, looking at them. His gaze was cold and intimidating, causing them to be extremely afraid.

The servants all trembled and did not dare to look at him casually.

They were only third-class servants in Rongguo Province. They looked impressive, but in front of nobles, they were not even as good as grass on the ground. They should be more careful.

Daiyu had already been helped into the palanquin. Xue Yan followed beside her.

The servants did not dare to stay any longer and hurriedly shouted, "Raise the palanquin."

Several young and strong palanquin bearers carried the palanquin into the crowd.

At this time, Daiyu seemed to have sensed something. She unconsciously lifted the curtains slightly and turned her head to take a look.

That was strange.

She was not interested in the bustling scene around her, but she was interested in the two palanquins.

Were the two palanquins still waiting for someone?

… …

He Shen watched as the people from Rongguo Province walked away. His gaze did not shift at all.

Steward Liu was a bit confused.

He was brought here early in the morning. Young Master said that he was going to pick someone up.

When the Xue Yan walked down, Steward Liu understood.

He was going to pick up the Xue Yan and her master!

But then, Steward Liu saw the Xue Yan and the little girl she was supporting walk up the palanquin from Rongguo Province.

Young Master did not say a word … …

Steward Liu was anxious. "Young Master, aren't we here to pick up that girl?"

"Yes."

"But this person … … has already left." Steward Liu said dryly.

"She wants to go to her maternal grandfather's house. How can I stop her?" He Shen said lightly, "I just took a look from afar. Nothing happened, so I was relieved."

Steward Liu was slightly dumbfounded.

This was not Young Master's style.

Until the people from Rongguo Province were completely out of sight.

He Shen then said, "Let's go back."

Steward Liu could only nod and immediately ordered the palanquin to set off.

The palanquin shuttled through the bustling streets. He Shen lifted the curtains and looked outside.

Did Daiyu also look like this when she was in the palanquin from Rongguo Province?

She only brought Xue Yan with her. Xue Yan was too timid and ignorant. She did not even have half a person to rely on. Would she feel afraid and have no one to rely on?

He Shen could not help but think of the original text of The Dream of the Red Chamber.

Daiyu's mind was too transparent and meticulous. When she abandoned the boat and went ashore and saw the servant from Rongguo Province who came to pick her up, she already had a cautious mind.

It was precisely because of this consideration and caution that Daiyu did not have a happy time in Rongguo Province.

It was rare for her to have a Jia Baoyu who did not follow etiquette. This allowed her to have a moment of relaxation, but the Jia Baoyu was useless.

He Shen furrowed his brows when he thought of this.

Before he saw Daiyu again, he was only half worried about her, but now, he was a hundred percent worried.

Daiyu had grown up a lot.

The last time he saw her, she was only six years old.

Now, she had grown a lot. The light yellow dress on her body faintly made her look like a young lady.

Her eyebrows had also grown a little.

It was just like what was written in the book.

Although her body and face were timid and weak, she had a natural attitude of elegance.

Two curved eyebrows that seemed to be frowning, and a pair of eyes that seemed to be happy but not happy.

She had two dimples on her face, and a body full of illnesses.

Her eyes were watery, and she breathed lightly.

She was as quiet as a beautiful flower shining on the water, and her movements were as weak as a willow branch swaying in the wind.

The heart was one more orifice than the body, and the sickly Xizi was three points better.

No wonder people said that she was the reincarnation of the Jiang Zhu Fairy.

He Shen also felt that if there was a fairy in heaven, she should look like Daiyu.

"Young Master, are we going straight back to the house?" Steward Liu asked in a low voice outside the palanquin.

"Yes."

He Shen was also impulsive.

Since he received the confirmation, he had ordered people to pay attention to the wharf.

After confirming the date of Daiyu's arrival, he specially asked for leave. He personally brought a palanquin and waited at the shore.

He Shen suddenly remembered when the people from Rongguo Province arrived.

No matter how much he wanted to take care of Daiyu, and how much he wanted to bring Daiyu to the house and take care of her carefully.

He had no relationship with Daiyu.

However, the people of Rongguo Province were Daiyu's maternal grandparents' home.

In terms of etiquette, Daiyu should go to her maternal grandparents' home first.

But once she went, how could they meet again in the future?

He Shen felt as if his heart had been thrown into a frying pan, tossing and turning. No matter how hard he tried to calm it down, it was extremely uncomfortable.

She would be at a disadvantage and suffer.

Rongguo Province was not a good place.

He Shen closed his eyes.

What should he do?

He Shen went through the relationships in Rongguo Province in his mind.

He had never had any contact with Rongguo Province, but he was afraid that he would have to do so from today onwards.

Qianlong did not like Rong and Ning Mansions. It was because these two mansions were getting more and more ridiculous. Even the servants in these mansions felt superior to others when they walked out.

Qianlong was a narrow-minded person. He did not like anyone who surpassed him.

The servants of Rong and Ning Mansions were so presumptuous. How could Qianlong not think about it?

If He Shen wanted to have any contact with Rongguo Province, he had to go through Qianlong's eyes. He had to do it openly and with a good excuse.

This was not difficult for He Shen.

He had spent so much effort to subtly influence Qianlong and make him believe that he was working for Qianlong wholeheartedly. No matter whether it was good or bad, troublesome, easy, dirty, or smelly …

At such a juncture, if He Shen approached Rongguo Province for Qianlong, he would only gain favor in front of Qianlong. He would not be suspected of wanting to make friends with Rongguo Province and be on the same boat as Rongguo Province.

He Shen quickly carried out his decision after making it in his mind.

As expected, Qianlong praised He Shen endlessly.

Qianlong did not like Rong and Ning Mansions, but he did not have many trusted officials around him.

Most of the powerful officials in the imperial court had connections with various parties. How could he use them at will?

He Shen was the only one who had parents who died early. He only had some stepmothers.

No one could make decisions for He Shen, and He Shen's teacher was not eye-catching. There was no nepotism involved.

It was really to his liking.

Qianlong was happy to let He Shen handle this matter.

Out of love, Qianlong also reminded him, "My dear official, you don't have to worry about this matter all the time. If you gain something, it's a good thing.

But if you don't gain anything, it's not a big deal. "

Qianlong's tone became more amiable towards the end, "It's good enough that you can work for me with peace of mind."

After that day, He Shen was promoted again.

Qianlong promoted him to an imperial bodyguard and made him the deputy commander of the Plain Blue Banner.

He was really the Emperor's man!

Let's talk about this side.

Daiyu held the old woman's hand and entered the Flower Gate. They passed through the corridor, turned around the red sandalwood shelf and the marble screen, passed through three halls, and came to the front of the courtyard of the main building.

A few maidservants dressed in red and green hurriedly stood up on the stone platform.

"Old Madam was still talking about it just now. What a coincidence that you're here." As she spoke, she opened the curtain.

Daiyu walked in. Before she could greet them, she was embraced by Mother Jia. After crying for a while, she was led to see a few aunts, cousins, and sisters-in-law …

After that, she went to the courtyards of her eldest uncle and second uncle to greet them.

Her uncles were not there. Only her aunts, Lady Xing and Lady Wang, spoke to her for a while.

Then, she heard Lady Wang talk about her cousin who was born with a jade in his mouth.

Daiyu had heard her mother talk about this cousin before, but she had a faint impression of him.

After all, when it came to her brother, Daiyu thought about it carefully. He was still the brother who came to the residence when she was young and played with her for a few days. He was more like her brother.

Not to mention, Daiyu never stopped writing to him in the next few years.

Their relationship was naturally more intimate than a cousin whom she had never met before.

However, although she thought this in her heart, she still had to praise him.

Daiyu followed Lady Wang and praised her cousin named "Baoyu". However, Lady Wang smiled and said, "Don't pay attention to him. His mouth is full of sweet nothings for a while. Sometimes it's full of nonsense, and sometimes it's crazy and silly. Don't believe him!"

After saying this, Lady Wang seemed to have thought of something and sighed lightly.

Daiyu vaguely understood.

In the past, she heard that this cousin didn't like to study and only liked to play with his sisters. As a result, he was often lectured by her second uncle.

Saying that it was a good thing to be stubborn and naive was a compliment.

In reality, it should be said that he was stubborn and mischievous.

Daiyu's thoughts couldn't help but wander.

She wondered how the brother she met when she was young looked like now.

Could it be that he was like her cousin?

No, no.

Daiyu immediately denied it in her heart.

That brother and father often wrote to each other, and they had also written to each other before.

Father often said that a person's character could be seen from their words and actions. Looking at that brother's words, he should be open and generous.

He must be different.

While Daiyu was thinking, Lady Wang was also sizing her up.

Daiyu sensed something. She carefully glanced at Lady Wang and suddenly understood.

Lady Wang said this to her. Did she want her to not be like the other sisters, who accompanied that cousin all day long?

Daiyu could understand Lady Wang's thoughts, but she still felt somewhat sad.

Although it was her maternal family, it was still not as good as her own family. She still had to put in so much effort.

Forget it. She would remember it in the future and be more careful.

At this time, a servant came back and said that the old lady was delivering food.

Daiyu was then brought to Mother Jia's backyard. As soon as she entered the room, she saw that there were already many people waiting on the side.

The atmosphere was very grand. It was very different from the other families.

After the meal.

A servant brought in a tea tray.

Daiyu was startled. She couldn't help but remember that when that brother left the fu many years ago, he had told her many things.

At that time, she was young and couldn't remember much of it. However, her father would relay it to her.

Among them, he said that after a meal, she must swallow all the rice and drink tea after a while so that it wouldn't harm her spleen and stomach.

Daiyu knew that her health was not good and that many people were worried about her.

Thus, she had followed this rule for several years.

However, this was no longer her home, and that brother was not by her side.

At this moment, although the people surrounding her were all her family members, they all called her strangers.

Daiyu didn't want to be ridiculed by others, and even more didn't want to add to the chaos. She could only secretly resolve to change the habits she had at home and follow in her maternal family's footsteps.

Daiyu saw what others were doing and followed suit.

She rinsed her mouth and washed her hands. Then, she took the tea from the servant girl and took a few sips.

Lady Jia said a few words to Daiyu and asked her what books she had read. As they were talking, they heard footsteps.

The servant girl said, "Baoyu is here!"

Daiyu didn't really want to see this older cousin.

He didn't read as many books as she did, and he was also a mischievous person.

It would be fine if she didn't see that idiot!

However, just as the servant girl finished speaking, she saw a young master enter.

This young master's face was like the moon in mid-autumn, and his complexion was like the flowers of spring. His hair was like a knife, his eyebrows were like an ink painting, his face was like a peach petal, and his eyes were like autumn waves.

Although he was angry, he sometimes looked like he was smiling, but his eyes were full of affection.

On his neck was a golden dragon and jade necklace, and there was also a five-colored silk ribbon tied to a piece of beautiful jade.

No wonder those sisters at home liked to play with him. It turned out that he was born with such a likable appearance.

However, Daiyu only sighed and didn't take it to heart.

She had seen other young masters who were better looking than Baoyu.

Although her memories were hazy, Daiyu always remembered that the older brother she met when she was young was even better looking.

He was like a gentle breeze and a clear moon.

He wasn't like Baoyu, who was spoiled since he was young. Boys born with such an appearance were hard to like.

That Baoyu really liked to play with his sisters. When he entered, his gaze fell on Daiyu, and he started to talk to Daiyu.

Daiyu didn't like him, but in front of everyone in the Jia Mansion, she knew that Baoyu was the treasure of the Jia Mansion.

Thus, she answered him one by one.

Seeing this, Jia Baoyu became excited. After asking for her name, he actually wanted to give her a courtesy name.

"I'll give my younger sister a wonderful character. It's better than the two characters' frown '."

Third Cousin Tanchun laughed at the side, "I'm afraid you're making it up again."

Baoyu also laughed, "Other than the four books, there are too many people who made it up. Am I the only one who made it up?"

Seeing the two laughing, Daiyu didn't know why, but a wave of discomfort surged in her heart.

It was strange, Daiyu couldn't help but think.

If it was her older brother, he wouldn't do this.

At this moment, Baoyu suddenly asked, "Younger sister, do you also have a piece of jade?"

"I don't have that.

That piece of jade is a rare item. How can everyone have it? "

Baoyu's face suddenly changed. He tore off the piece of jade and threw it on the ground. He actually went crazy, "What rare item …"

The room was suddenly in a mess. Everyone rushed to pick up the piece of jade.

Daiyu's face also changed.

She was pushed to the side and almost fell down.

This person really couldn't be provoked.

Daiyu stood there, feeling helpless. She also wanted to cry.

Baoyu was the rare treasure of her maternal family. Everyone held him in high regard.

She was careful on the way here, but she made him throw the jade. She had heard that the jade was his lifeblood … She knew that someone would blame her.

The group of people surrounded Baoyu and coaxed him.

Daiyu stood at the side. As she watched, she felt a chill in her heart. She didn't want to pay attention to this cousin anymore.

In the future, she had to go further!

When Baoyu was finally coaxed, Mother Jia called her over and ordered the wet nurse to move Baoyu's place out for Daiyu.

After the last of winter, other arrangements would be made.

Daiyu didn't show any expression on her face, but the little bit of warmth in her heart had been wiped clean.

Since it was her cousin's place, how could he let her live there?

He had sent her a letter early to ask her to come to Rongguo Province.

But he didn't arrange for her to live there early?

Daiyu only felt a bitter taste on the tip of her tongue.

Was this the taste of living under someone else's roof?

Daiyu had always been frail and weak, but she had never experienced such hardship before. She couldn't help but miss her father. Her mind was filled with images of her father, her mother's appearance when she passed away, and then the blurry afterimage of her big brother …

Her heart was filled with sorrow.

Daiyu tugged at her handkerchief, lowered her eyes, and didn't say a word.

Mother Jia coaxed Baoyu for a long time before she finally persuaded him to let his sister live in the green-screen cupboard.

But even so, Baoyu was still full of longing, "My good ancestor, how dare I disturb you. I can just tidy up a room at the side …"

Mother Jia scolded him, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

But there was no trace of sternness on her face.

Daiyu tightened her grip on the handkerchief. Her hands didn't move anymore.

But her heart was not calm at all.

She had never met her maternal grandmother, but her heart was full of admiration.

But at this moment, Daiyu was somewhat at a loss.

When she came, her maternal relatives hugged her and coaxed her sweetheart. They also said that she had suffered and so on …

Why couldn't they arrange a suitable place for her to stay? She had to squeeze in with her cousin.

No matter how they tidied up and moved Baoyu to Mother Jia's courtyard, it would still be unreasonable.

But no matter how Daiyu felt, the decision had been made.

Mother Jia said that the people she had brought with her were either old or young. Not many of them could serve her well. Thus, she gave her servant girl, Parrot Bro, to her. Then, she asked Parrot Bro to accompany her into the Jade Screen Cabinet.

In the blink of an eye, it was night.

Daiyu tossed and turned, but it was difficult for her to fall asleep.

First, the bed was unfamiliar. Second, the thought of the devil incarnate Baoyu in the Jia Mansion made her panic. Third, it was her first time here. For a moment, Daiyu couldn't see the road ahead …

She didn't know how long she would stay in the Jia Mansion.

She also didn't know what the future would hold.

It was because she didn't know that she felt even more uneasy.

Especially after Baoyu's actions today, would Second Aunt be unhappy with her?

Daiyu felt her chest tighten as she thought about it.

At this moment, a maid came in. Daiyu recognized her and knew that her name was Xi Ren.

She said that she was Baoyu's very capable maid.

Xi Ren smiled and asked, "Miss, why are you still not resting?"

Ying Ge said, "Miss Lin is sad. She just came today and caused your brother to go crazy. She feels that it's her fault …"

Daiyu whispered, "I don't know the origin of that jade.

I heard that there are words on it?

If it's broken because of me, I'm afraid it'll be a big mistake. "

Xi Ren smiled and said, "Even the whole family doesn't know its origin. There's a ready-made spy above. I heard that it was taken out from his mouth when it fell into the grass.

You'll know when I bring it to you. "

Daiyu hurriedly stopped him.

But she felt a little strange in her heart.

When Xi Ren talked about this jade, there was a different kind of intimacy. It was as if he and Baoyu were the same person.

His master's jade was like his lifeblood, yet he could say, "You'll know when I bring it to you."

Xi Ren quickly left.

Ying Ge also quietly turned off the lights.

Daiyu was still lying on the bed, but she still couldn't fall asleep.

She always felt that Rongguo Province was very big, and the rules were also very strict.

The master's servants were different from other people's families.

It seemed that the rules were very strict.

But on the first day she came here, she felt that everything was absurd and not strict.

It was as if … as if it was just a shell that seemed to be in order, but there was a falling apart inside.

Daiyu turned over.

Forget it, don't think so much.

Daiyu closed her eyes and finally fell asleep.

But she didn't sleep well that night.

Maybe it was because she thought too much during the day, but she had a dream at night.

The next day, Daiyu woke up, and Ying Ge helped her get up and wash up.

Seeing her in a daze, Ying Ge smiled and asked, "Miss, are you still not awake?"

Daiyu shook her head, and her face finally became a little clearer.

In fact, at this time, Daiyu was recalling the scene in her dream.

What did she dream of?

She dreamed that she was five or six years old again.

She was standing in her courtyard when she suddenly heard footsteps coming from outside.

Her father came in first, then her teacher, and then a particularly good-looking young man.

That young man walked straight to her side, called out "Yu 'er", and then picked her up.

But in the next moment, Daiyu was woken up.

The dream came to an abrupt end, and she didn't come back to her senses for a long time.