The Red Mansions

Chapter 1454 Jia Heng: I'm just wandering around outside the threshold.

Chapter 1454 Jia Heng: I'm just wandering around outside the threshold.

Ningguo Mansion, Grand View Garden, Hengwu Garden

It was the afternoon of early winter, the grass and trees were withering, the world was grim, but outside the window, the rugged rocks were piled up, and the lush branches and leaves were mottled with sunlight, which was fine and fragmented, with light and shadows flowing.

A hint of joy appeared on Jia Heng's calm and resolute face. He raised his eyes to look at Baochai, who looked like a swaying pear tree.

The beauty's face was as white and creamy as snow, with a rosy complexion. Her delicate eyes and eyebrows were full of charm.

It has to be said that as Baochai grows older, her figure becomes more and more round and smooth, like a delicate and gorgeous peony flower covered in rouge and dew.

Jia Heng's eyes were calm under his sword-like brows. He stared at Baochai and found her quite interesting.

Baochai's face was as white as snow, as pure as pear blossoms and as bright as feathers, as red as fire and as bright as clouds, while her almond-shaped eyes were slightly moist and shimmering with soft light.

Jia Heng seemed to urge her, and whispered, "Sister Xue, it's almost time. Sister Lin is getting impatient."

On the other side, Daiyu's jade-like face had already been covered with a rosy red aura, and her eyes were sparkling and shining like rainbows under her curved eyebrows. She said angrily, "Who is waiting impatiently?"

Jia Heng stretched out his hand, gently embraced Daiyu's soft and smooth shoulders, and said, "Sister Lin, the world is peaceful now, let's go outside for a walk."

Daiyu's bright eyes twinkled like stars under her curved eyebrows, and she said, "Brother Heng, do you finally have time?"

She has been listening to Brother Heng's words for several years, and now the world is finally at peace.

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Yes, but we have to wait for a while."

As she spoke, she gently held Baochai's plump waist, which was already burning hot, and said jokingly with a smile: "As a sister, you don't know how to give in to Sister Lin."

Under Baochai's beautiful emerald eyebrows, her pair of watery almond-shaped eyes were charming and filled with a sense of shame and anger.

What do you mean? You're still planning to let her take the cushion, right?

Daiyu's face, which was as beautiful as the clouds, was already red with shame. She said angrily, "Brother Heng and Sister Bao can just quarrel with each other. Why do you have to involve me?"

Jia Heng's cold eyes under his sword-like brows looked at Baochai like condensed dew, and an inexplicable expression appeared on his face.

Until night falls, everything is quiet.

Ying'er and Zijuan, with blushing cheeks, lit the candles on the high table. The candle flames were dim, and the orange-yellow light illuminated the entire room, as soft as water.

Jia Heng turned his head to look at Baochai and Daiyu, who were resting their heads in their arms with contented expressions on their faces, and there was also some joy in their eyes.

As he spoke, he gently stroked the two men's shoulders, his mind seeming somewhat distant.

Chai and Dai served together, I wonder how many people in later generations envied them.

But days like this won't last long.

As the saying goes, when the moon waxes it wanes, and when the water is full it overflows. Now, beneath the seemingly calm sea surface, there are invisible surging waves hiding, which may capsize at any time.

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Sister Xue, Sister Lin, it's getting late. Let's get up and have dinner together."

Baochai responded softly, her moist almond eyes sparkling, and said, "Brother Heng, let me help you get up."

As she spoke, she stretched out a soft, white arm, and her face, which was as white and flawless as a pear core, seemed to be covered with a layer of rouge, making it bright and beautiful.

While Jia Heng was speaking, he took a black and red satin dragon robe with red and gold thread from a rosewood hanger beside him, put it on, then walked into the main hall and sat down.

Jia Heng sat down, picked up a pair of bamboo chopsticks, and looked at the dazzling array of dishes on the table, feeling confused.

After a while, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, Baochai and Daiyu came quickly. Their plump and beautiful faces were covered with clusters of rosy red, and under the reflection of the orange candlelight, they were as gorgeous as brocade.

Jia Heng called out, "Sister Xue, Sister Lin, come and have breakfast with us."

At this moment, Baochai and Daiyu seemed like rose petals nourished by rain and dew, delicate, beautiful and charming.

As he spoke, he uttered a soft "hmm", then quickly walked to the basin and began to wash in it. However, they felt a little embarrassed when they looked at each other.

Jia Heng said, "After dinner, I will go to Longcui Temple."

Baochai nodded her beautiful head, her bright eyes fixed on the young man in the python robe, and said in a charming and tender voice, "Brother Heng, go ahead. Momo over there hasn't been seen yet."

Because, after all the fun in the afternoon, there was no need for them to be together in the evening, otherwise she and Xi'er would really be seductive vixens who could seduce men.

Daiyu's starry eyes beneath her smoky brows were shining with dew as she looked quietly at the young man in the python robe.

Jia Heng suddenly asked, "Sister Xue, how has Wenlong been doing recently?"

Under Baochai's emerald eyebrows, her almond-shaped eyes were as clear as water, as if moistened by an endless mist. Her voice was a little delicate and tender as she said, "I'm doing business with the Xia family, mainly for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the procurement of the palace."

Jia Heng smiled and said, "Now that he is married, he can calm down and make up for the punishment he suffered in the Wucheng Bingmasi."

Baochai suddenly said, "I think that sister-in-law is not a worry-free person."

After all, she and Jia Heng are a couple, so Baochai has nothing to hide. Or perhaps it can be said that this is a matter between a couple.

Jia Heng's eyes were as warm as the rising sun under his sword-like eyebrows, and he said, "Behind the Xia family is the one in the palace. It is said that this young lady of the Xia family was raised as a boy in the boudoir. She is somewhat like your sister-in-law Feng in character. I am afraid that Wenlong will have to endure it in two years."

Baochai chuckled and said, "People say that a daughter who is married off is like water spilled. As a daughter who has just married off, it is not appropriate for me to say much."

It would be good if there was a strong sister-in-law to control my brother's frivolous nature.

Jia Heng smiled and whispered, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, let's eat."

Then, looking at Daiyu who was listening attentively, he said, "Sister Lin, it's time to eat."

Daiyu couldn't help laughing, and said in a charming voice, "I find it very interesting."

Jia Heng picked up a pair of bamboo chopsticks, picked up a piece of tofu, put it in Daiyu's bowl, and said, "Try this."

Here, Jia Heng, Chai Dai finished their dinner and left Hengwu Garden without lingering for long.

At that time, in the middle of the winter night, the moon was bright in the sky. Above the sky, the moonlight was like gauze and mist, illuminating the entire courtyard. The jade steps were as clear as stagnant water, and seemed to reflect people's shadows.

Jia Heng walked across a covered bridge made of blue bricks and stones, followed a gravel path, and arrived at Longcui Temple under the cool moonlight.

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Grand View Garden, Cuicui Temple

In the side room, a candle was lighting quietly, and orange-yellow rays of light shone on the window, through which human figures could be seen.

Miaoyu was sitting across the chessboard from Xing Xiuyan. She looked at Xing Xiuyan intently and said, "It's your turn."

Xing Xiuyan picked up a black chess piece and placed it on the chessboard. Her beautiful face showed concern as she said, "You can't sit for too long after eating, to avoid food accumulation."

Miaoyu nodded and said, "During the winter months, you can only walk around the house."

This is her second child and she has some experience.

Momo, who was standing aside, held her cheek with one hand. Her delicate face was white with a rosy glow, like a porcelain doll.

While the two were talking, the maid Susu walked into the room and said with joy in her voice: "Miss, the master is here."

Even as he was speaking, he heard footsteps coming from under the eaves. Looking up, he saw the young man in the python robe walking towards him.

"Master, are you still awake?" Jia Heng paused slightly, turned to look at Miaoyu and Xing Xiuyun, and called out softly.

Miaoyu's eyes sparkled under her longing eyebrows, and she said, "You're here."

Jia Heng smiled as warmly as the rising sun, and said softly, "I came to see you and Momo."

"Daddy~~" Jia Mo's voice was soft and tender, and her eyes, which resembled Miaoyu, were bright and sparkling like crescent moons.

Jia Heng looked at his daughter not far away, smiled and said, "Momo, let daddy hug you."

As he spoke, he hugged the little girl's cute and soft body, looked at the little girl who was as sweet as a porcelain doll, and kissed her rosy and chubby face, feeling the fragrance and softness overflowing.

"Daddy~"

The little girl hugged Jia Heng's neck, her black grape-like eyes filled with joy and admiration under her faint brows.

Jia Heng smiled and said, "My Momo has grown up."

The girl was a delicate and pretty girl, with an oval face, willow-shaped eyebrows, bright eyes, and a rosy and rosy face, and she also had some of Miaoyu's handsomeness and coolness.

Miaoyu nodded her head and said coldly, "You came here especially for your daughter?"

Jia Heng said, "I came to see the child's mother as well."

As he spoke, Jia Heng held the cute and soft Momo in his arms and sat next to Miaoyu. He gently held Miaoyu's delicate hand and asked, "Miaoyu, how many months old is the baby?"

Did he remember that Miaoyu was pregnant when they went to Korea? How many months it was now, he really couldn't remember.

Who can remember this?

"Seven months." Miaoyu frowned, glanced at Jia Heng with a reproachful look in her bright eyes, and said, "You can't remember it yourself, and you don't care at all."

Jia Heng chuckled and said, "Why don't I care?"

As he spoke, he handed Momo in his arms to Xing Xiuyan who was standing beside him.

Xing Xiuyan took the baby from Jia Heng and said loudly, "You two have a conversation."

"I want daddy." The little girl's rosy and rosy face, with a grin, spoke softly.

Jia Heng pinched the little girl's cheeks and said with a smile: "Wait a minute, Daddy will play with you again. You are really clingy."

As he spoke, he stroked Miaoyu's shoulders and said softly, "Miaoyu, long time no see."

At this moment, the beauty's face became round and smooth because of pregnancy, and there was a hint of maturity and charm in the corners of her eyebrows and eyes.

Jia Heng gently stroked the beauty's bulging belly and asked, "Will the child kick you?"

Miaoyu's eyebrows were curved, and her clear eyes were as bright as water. Her heart was filled with joy and sweetness. She said, "I don't kick him that often anymore. I'm used to it."

Jia Heng smiled and said jokingly, "That's right, this isn't the nun's first child."

Miaoyu rolled her eyes at Jia Heng. She had never imagined that she would have children with this man.

Master Tiantian, is it interesting?

It's really infuriating.

Jia Heng gently embraced the beautiful lady's shoulders and said, "Yes, after giving birth to a son this time, I will not have any more children. Having too many children is not good for your health."

Miaoyu's bright eyes gazed at me with affection under her dark eyebrows. She paused for a moment and said, "Xiuyan has been waiting for so long. When will you marry her into your family?"

Jia Heng said, "It will only take a few days. When the clan office records the Golden Book of Jade Spy, I will put her name on it."

Miaoyu nodded and said, "That's fine. She doesn't fight or compete, but you can't treat her badly."

Jia Heng smiled and said, "Don't worry, when the clan office registers the Jade Spy, your name will be included as well."

As he spoke, he gently stroked the beautiful woman's plump shoulders, turned his eyes to look at that beautiful head, that face as white as jade and skin whiter than snow, then, he moved close to those slightly pink and moist lips and kissed them all at once.

Suddenly, I felt a series of unrestrained and bright breaths floating towards me.

Then, Jia Heng stretched out his hand and gently stroked the fullness and softness, and suddenly felt the smoothness between his palms and fingers, and then bent down.

Miaoyu's eyes were filled with endless affection under her dark eyebrows. She held down Jia Heng's wavering hand and said in a trembling voice, "I'm not feeling well. Please don't mess around."

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "How about letting Xiu Yan come and serve me?"

Miaoyu: "..."

The truth is revealed, right?

Jia Heng smiled softly, then pinched the beauty's soft face and said, "Are you jealous?"

Compared to her cold and aloof personality in the past, Miaoyu has become much calmer and gentler since she had a child.

Miaoyu looked at the young man in the python robe with her willow-leaf brows fixedly, and said softly, "Don't touch Xiuyan until she gets married."

Jia Heng said, "Isn't this a done deal?"

Miaoyu rolled her eyes at Jia Heng, and two faint blushes appeared on her fair face. She insisted, "That won't work either."

Jia Heng reached out and gently pinched the beautiful lady's smooth and delicate chin, saying, "Then I will accompany you specially today."

Miaoyu hummed softly, and then saw the man coming closer and kissing her all of a sudden, and her densely covered eyelashes drooped slightly.

As night fell, Jia Heng also embraced Miaoyu's delicate body and lay on the bed.

Jia Heng hugged Miaoyu's plump and delicate body, leaned close to her ear and said, "I'll give you a first-rank imperial decree this time. Don't feel unfairly treated. The four concubines each have their own masters, and there is really no room for change."

He was still worried that Miaoyu was sulking secretly.

Miaoyu leaned her long black hair against Jia Heng's chest, her eyes sparkling like water as she whispered, "I have never dreamed of becoming a concubine."

She was a nun, and because of the affair between her and him, she had caused a lot of trouble in Beijing.

Jia Heng said softly: "Miaoyu, in my heart, you are also my princess."

When Miaoyu heard this, her delicate body trembled slightly, a sweet and warm current surged in her heart, and her beautiful eyes were fixed with affection.

Jia Heng gently stroked the plump and soft breasts of the beauty and said, "It's getting late, let's rest."

"child……"

Jia Heng said, "I'll just wander around outside the threshold."

Miaoyu: "???"

Immediately, she understood, and her plump, fair face flushed slightly, and she said angrily, "I knew you were talking nonsense."

What kind of nonsense is this?

This person even made fun of her for being an "outsider" back then.

Especially at this moment, the couple was in bed, which added a bit of ambiguity and eroticism.

Jia Heng, on his side, said nothing more. He hugged Miaoyu's plump and delicate body, smelled the indescribable sweet fragrance of the beauty, and parked the car sideways.

Miaoyu snorted softly through the wings of her nose, and could only arch her delicate body as much as she could, biting her slightly pink lips with her pearly teeth, to facilitate the young man in the python costume to do what he wanted.

At that time, there was a bright white winter moon outside the window, the moonlight was like frost and a piece of silk, which contrasted with the white snow on the eaves and tiles. A breeze blew gently, and snow powder fluttered down, while the lanterns on the eaves and corridors swayed in the wind.

So, the couple talked about their thoughts after separation. Above the sky, a bright white winter moon shone coldly on the earth, and they were silent that night.

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next day

At dawn, the cold wind of early winter blew towards us, bringing with it a biting chill. In the corridor with green paint and black tiles, maids and nannies walked by hurriedly with their hands in their pockets.

Jia Heng woke up slowly in the light yellow curtain tied with golden hooks, turned to look at Miaoyu who was sleeping soundly, and gently lifted the quilt, but still woke Miaoyu up.

Miaoyu moaned, her fair face as tender and smooth as a baby's. Her eyes sparkled under her willow-shaped eyebrows. Her voice was a little lazy and charming like a young woman's. She asked, "What time is it now?"

"It's already past midnight now." Jia Heng reached out and gently stroked Miaoyu's round shoulders, his eyes full of joy and love, and said in a gentle voice.

As he spoke, he gently lifted the quilt covering his body and said, "Miaoyu, you should sleep a little longer."

Miaoyu is pregnant and is a bit sleepy. She should sleep more.

Jia Heng stretched out his hand and pinched the beauty's rosy face, smiled and said, "Then I'll get up first and go see Momo."

Today I mainly went to see my baby daughter and have some fun with her. There should be companionship and interaction between father and daughter.

Miaoyu hummed softly, and then watched the young man put on the python robe. Under the beautiful woman's curved eyebrows, her soft and gentle eyes were full of sweetness and joy.

She really loved him.

Miaoyu stared blankly for a moment, feeling a little tired in her heart. She slightly closed her beautiful eyes, which were as clear as water, with her curved and dense eyelashes. She gently stroked her bulging belly, and felt a deep sleepiness coming over her. Soon, she fell asleep again.

Jia Heng had already gotten out of bed and walked into the outer hall, where he told his maid Susu to prepare hot water for him to wash up.

After a short while, the nanny brought out plates of various dishes, which were placed on the table in a dazzling array of colors, aromas and tastes.

Jia Heng asked Su Su, "Where is Momo?"

He now really loves his little daughter.

Su Su said, "He is living with Miss Xing right now."

Xing Xiuyan came in from the outer room holding a baby girl. The baby girl had pigtails and her eyes, like black grapes, rolled around under her curved eyebrows.

"Daddy~~" Momo called sweetly with an inexplicable look of joy under her thin and light brows.

It was an intimate call from the same blood.

Jia Heng smiled and called out, "Momo, come and have dinner."

Xing Xiuyan's beautiful face seemed to be filled with a smile, and then she sat down holding Momo.

Jia Heng's eyes were as sharp as a sword under his sword-like eyebrows. He stared at Xing Xiuyan and whispered, "Wait a minute, Xiuyan, come with me to the first wife's place. Let's agree on the wedding date as soon as possible."

When Xing Xiuyan heard this, her calm and elegant face suddenly flushed. Her eyes sparkled under her willow-shaped eyebrows, and she said in a trembling voice, "I... I will listen to Brother Heng."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "Okay, let's eat."

"Daddy, I want to eat this." Momo's voice was sweet and soft, and her chubby and soft little hand pointed at a mushroom dish.

Jia Heng smiled and said, "You haven't changed your teeth yet, can you bite it? Eat a bun and drink some porridge."

As she spoke, she pinched her daughter's rosy and chubby face.

In this way, Jia Heng had dinner with his daughter, teased her for a while, and then took Xing Xiuyan to the West Mansion to meet Mrs. Xing.

While Jia Heng was talking, he and Xing Xiuyan left the Rongcui Temple and walked along a gravel path towards the Rongguo Mansion which was separated by a wall.

(End of this chapter)