The Red Mansions

Chapter 433 The Ceiling of the Fat World

Chapter 433 The Ceiling of the Fat World

As the sun sets, the afterglow pulses.

Only Qingwen's voice could be heard outside the study.

"Master, Miss Bao is here."

Hearing this, Jia Heng stopped writing, looked at Yuan Chun at the side, frowned, with doubts on his face, and murmured: "Perhaps it's because of Wenlong."

Yuan Chunli nodded, put down the account book in his hand, and didn't doubt anything else.

At this moment, Baochai stepped into the small hall, raised her eyes and saw the two of them, Lirui called out with a slight smile on her face, "Cousin, Brother Heng."

In fact, when I met Qingwen just now, I knew that Jia Heng was talking to Yuan Chun, but since he came, he couldn't leave without making a fuss.

In fact, I was a little curious about what the two of them were doing in the study.

Jia Heng left the book case, his expression remained normal, and he asked, "Sister Xue, why are you here?"

Baochai met that gaze, sighed softly, and said: "It's my elder brother's business, I want to ask brother Heng, it happens that the old lady's side is about to have a banquet, maybe at this moment, call brother Heng I'm going with my cousin."

Yuan Chun put down the account book, put it on the desk beside him, smiled and said, "I'm really hungry now, Brother Heng, you talk to my sister first, I'll go there first."

Thinking that Wenlong will go to Wucheng Bingmasi in a few days, his cousin Xu Shi has something to say to Brother Heng, after all, it is not a happy event, and it is not convenient for her to listen here.

Baochai's apricot eyes flickered, and she said "cousin, go slowly", then quietly looked at the young man opposite, her eyes met, speechless for a while.

Ying'er whispered, "Miss, I'll wait for you outside."

Jia Heng glanced at Ying'er, but was facing a pair of blinking eyes, her heart moved slightly, knowing that this eccentric maid had noticed the matter between him and Baochai, and she went outside to watch the wind.

When there were only two people in the study, Jia Heng approached, and while Baochai was shy and drooping her head, she stretched out her hand to take the soft little hand of the girl, led it to the mahogany desk, and said in a gentle voice, "You came...these account books are all made by our family in the East City. , do you want to take a look?"

Baochai was held arm in arm, her heart was pounding like a deer, her cheeks were flushed, especially when she heard the words "our family", sweetness welled up in her heart, she lowered her head slightly, glanced at the account book, and said softly Said: "Brother Heng is the master, I usually don't pay much attention to the family's livelihood."

Jia Heng hugged Baochai into his arms, with the fragrance of lush hair floating under the wings of his nose, grasping those soft hands with warm palms, he could only feel the soft fragrance in his arms Drenched in the bottom of my heart little by little, whispered, "Then when my sister wants to watch it, let's watch it again."

At this moment, Baochai's snow-greasy face was blushing, extending to her earlobe, and she gave a soft "huh", and was hugged by the young man behind her, especially the soft words in her ear, and she felt her tender body trembling Ruan, quickly changed the topic and asked: "Brother Heng, are you going to enjoy the lanterns later?"

Jia Heng thought for a while, then said softly: "There are so many people in Tianxianglou, whether you want to talk to my sister, or enjoy lanterns and fireworks together, it is very inconvenient."

While talking, she sat on the pear-wood chair with her arms around her armpits, as if hugging... a big white goose with pure feathers like jade.

It's not light and willow, but plump and soft. The feeling is really indescribable. At this moment, the seven words "the ceiling of the fat world" are like "stencils of thought", imprinted on Jia Heng's heart with scratches.

Baochai is now sitting in the young man's arms, resting her head on the man's shoulder, lowering her eyelids slightly, her pale cheeks burning like fire, and said in a trembling voice: "Brother Heng, the men from the East and the West are also in the front hall , if Big Brother Heng doesn't go, the old lady will call for someone."

I really don't want to watch the lights with the people around me, but I can't, I can only wait for my brother to go to Wucheng Bingma Division next month, when he comes back...

Ok?

Jia Heng said: "Then it won't be too late for us to go later."

She turned her head and held the two petals of Fangfei, which were soft and soft, like peaches and plums in February. On a sunny day, the fragrance was blown on her face with the warm wind.

Baochai also slightly closed her moist and shining eyes, and said nothing more.

At that time, only the golden-red sunset cast a trembling shadow under the bushy eyelashes through the carved window, and a lock of hair hung down from the temples, shaking slightly, but the earrings shone brightly in rainbow light.

Jia Heng pursed his lips, with an unnatural expression on his face, lifted the teapot beside him, poured two cups of tea, handed over one, and said, "Sister, have a cup of tea."

Baochai's full lips were shining with a crystal clear luster, and there was a golden lock engraved on her heart, and the wreath on it was curled up in a mess.

He took the teacup, lowered his head, and slowly drank the warm tea. His slightly drooping eyes were almost ashamed to watch the tea soup decrease a little bit. He calmed down his chaotic mood, but he didn't say a word.

Just now, I could really feel his love and... obsession.

That kind of obsession that is regarded as a treasure somehow makes people flustered.

But there is a bit of shame in my heart.

After a while, the sky faded from the brocade-like sunset glow, and the sky gradually darkened, surrounded by the twilight of bright moonlight, falling in all directions, shining on the eaves of the Rongning Second Mansion, and counting the glazed tiles glowing with cold light .

The tryst and intimacy ended, as if nothing had happened, they headed towards Tianxiang Tower.

There are two floors of Tianxiang Building, each with a table, equipped with all kinds of delicacies, melon and fruit refreshments. The upstairs is naturally a group of female relatives, and behind the building there is a stone ladder for female relatives to go up and down. The second floor is separated by a screen to avoid male and female Ding's use.

Below are the men from the eastern and western prefectures, Jia Zheng, Jia Lan, Jia Huan, Jia Cong and other younger generations sat around the table, even Jia She, who had never been seen before, was also in the table.

Jia Heng let Ying'er and Baochai go up the stone ladder behind Tianxiang Tower, while he went to the first floor and the small courtyard, and came to the main seat amidst all the greetings.

All kinds of lanterns have been hung in the eaves and corridors of the courtyard. The four corners of Tianxiang Tower, together with the plum blossom trees at the back, and some bridges across the river farther away, have also hung all kinds of lanterns. , colorful and colorful.

There are still a few singing songs on the stage that has been set up.

Jia Zheng led Jia Heng to the seat, and Jia Heng was in the middle of it, noisy and bustling, and a little distracted, all the juniors came to see the ceremony, gathered together for a banquet, and exchanged glasses.

Jia Heng looked at Jia She who was at the side, and said, "Why don't you see Second Brother Lian?"

Jia Amnesty looked pale, picked up the wine cup, said: "He is not in good health, he is resting in the room right now."

Jia Heng glanced at Jia She, but didn't care.

It's just a dry bone in the tomb, why bother to vent?

At the end of the unitary year, Lin Zhixiao's family laughed and said: "The old lady has ordered, but the fireworks and firecrackers can be set off, and Mr. Heng can also go upstairs to watch."

Jia Heng nodded, went up to the second floor, and looked up.

At this moment, Jiamu was looking at the night sky from Fulan, surrounded by Fengwan, Sichun, the second wife of King Xing, Aunt Xue, Yuanyang, Huber and other servant girls.

At that time, the sky was vast and the moon was as bright as silver.

The night wind in early spring gently blows the drapery, and the hairpin skirt and jacket are dazzling under the light.

Unbearable to the wind and then swaying lanterns, light and shadows interlaced from far and near float up, and each piece is gorgeous, or plump, or dignified, or steep, or gentle, or soft, or glamorous, or heroic, or beautiful. The girlish face of Jingmei (please fill in the corresponding person's name according to the adjective given) is reflected like a beautiful scroll slowly unfolding.

"Brother Heng." Tanchun and Xiangyun stepped forward and called.

Jia Heng nodded and withdrew his thoughts.

At this moment, Baochai held up her handkerchief, looked at the young man, and pursed her pink lips.

Jia Mu said with a smile: "Brother Heng, your wife just said that she came here to celebrate the Lantern Festival in the first year. I was thinking, you young couple, this first Lantern Festival, you should always be together." Yuanyuan is."

Two blushes could not help but appear on Qin Keqing's face, and she said with a smile: "It's lively and lively when I talk with the old lady and the sisters now."

In the original book, Mother Jia said, "You little couples, don't want to have a reunion tonight. Why did you delay it for me?" Youshi's blush is almost the same at this moment.

Jia Heng raised her eyes to look at Qin Keqing, met the starry bright eyes, and her charming eyebrows showed a bit of shyness, she nodded, feeling a little guilty, and stood aside.

Qin Keqing was so close, she smiled sweetly, and called out in a low voice: "Husband, just now sister Yun said that she will go to put the lanterns later."

Jia Heng nodded and said with a smile: "Sister Yun likes to play around the most."

At this moment, a few servants prepared all kinds of fireworks, ready to light them in the open space, accompanied by rustling sounds.

Knowing that Daiyu couldn't bear the sound of firecrackers, Jia Mu greeted Daiyu with a smile and said, "Come here, Yu'er."

As she spoke, she put her arms around Daiyu, her petite body trembling in Jiamu's arms.

Daiyu felt shy for a while, but she didn't refuse, and let Jia Mu hug her, looking like catkins.

Yuan Chun also took Xi Chun's little hand with a smile, and said, "Fourth sister, come here."

Xichun looked at Yuanchun with bright eyes, and called out in a low voice, "Big sister."

Aunt Xue smiled and was about to hug Xiangyun who was beside her. Xiangyun Apple's face was flushed with excitement, and she smiled coquettishly, "Auntie, I'm not afraid of the sound of firecrackers."

Baochai smiled, and said, "Sister Yun, she just said to go on and light a firecracker."

Sister Feng looked up at Baochai, then at Ping'er, and said with a smile, "Well, we are the only ones who don't care."

Jia Mu smiled and said, "Come here, and I'll hug you too."

When everyone heard this, they all laughed.

Baochai's white and jade-like face, her smile was slightly stagnant, she couldn't help but secretly glanced at the young man at the side, who was standing not far from the beautiful woman, and they were talking in a low voice for some reason.

Mrs. Wang stood not far away, pinching the Buddhist beads hidden in her sleeves, different from the original, but at this moment, she had no precious jade to hug, so she could only raise her eyes to the night sky, her eyes were empty, and she was in a daze.

"Crackling..."

Accompanied by a sound of gunfire.

All kinds of fireworks suddenly appeared in the night sky, the light was bright and colorful, and then there were "stars all over the sky", "nine dragons entering the clouds", "a thunder on the ground", flying into the sky, sparks like the day.

A flourishing and splendid fireworks, when the fireworks were released, everyone went back to the inner room to sit and talk, while the men in the front yard drank too much, and with the help of their servants, they dispersed one after another. Forgiveness, I will go back to the mansion to find wives and concubines for fun.

Xiang Yun held Jia Heng's arm, shaking it non-stop, and said with a smile: "Brother Heng, let's go and put up lanterns, it's very effective to make wishes with lanterns."

Speaking of which, I don't know which servant girl proposed the folk trick to put up the lanterns, and when Xiangyun heard Lie Xinxi, and heard that he could make a wish, his heart itched even more.

Jia Mu laughed and said, "Brother Heng, take the sisters there, don't let anything happen to them, and be careful not to get out of the water."

There is a small stream in Huifang Garden, with abundant water and winding ups and downs.

Jia Heng nodded and said: "Don't worry, old lady, I will watch."

Mother Jia smiled and looked at Qin Keqing who was on the side, and said, "Brother Heng and daughter-in-law, you can go too."

Ke Qing looked at the only young man surrounded by pearls and emerald greens, Xueyan paused, and for some reason, there was a burst of taste in her heart, and she said with a smile: "I just stay with the old lady."

Mother Jia looked at the young daughter-in-law Ru Fengwan, after all, she was a married woman, she didn't want to play games with these boudoir girls, she turned her eyes to Fu Qiufang, and said with a smile: "Miss Fu, you can also play with some of my family. Go girls."

Fu Qiufang smiled, and said softly, "I'll just talk with the old man."

This is the other sisters playing around, so what does it matter if she goes?

He has secretly complained about his brother Fu Shi.

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "My dear girl, you can play with them too."

Baochai's apricot eyes were condensed, she nodded, and followed Xiangyun, Sichun and Daiyu to the past.

Because the moon is bright and clear, the moon is shining like a sky, and the corridor eaves are hung with lanterns as dense as stars, so the vision is not dim.

Accompanied by mothers and maids, strings of lanterns are like fire dragons, brightly shining on the path paved with bluestones, so that the moss marks are still clearly visible.

Everyone came to the bank of the stream, which was specially prepared in advance. At this time, several women brought out the lanterns that had been bought in advance. There were flowers such as peonies, apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, lotus flowers on the patterns... there were birds such as egrets, Phoenixes, magpies, and beasts such as unicorns, tigers, white rabbits, and water beasts, carp...

Xiang Yun smiled and said, "Brother Heng, I'm here first."

Carrying the lantern, Jia Heng was also infected by the girl's charming and innocent smile, smiled and said: "My sister has always been a hero, and women never give up to men."

Xiang Yun smiled and said, "Brother Heng's words, I like to hear them."

It's just that when the two of them were talking, they saw a palace lantern with a peach blossom pattern floating in the mysterious stream like a mirror.

Yuan Chun got up, the beauty was slim and quiet, under Wen Ning's eyebrows, her beautiful eyes were staring at the lantern, her hands clasped together, as if making a wish.

Xiangyun panicked immediately, and said, "Okay, I want the first one, but my eldest sister took it first."

Yuan Chun turned a plump and beautiful face, as if competing with the full moon, smiled and said: "My sister is only talking, but your sister Bao also put up lanterns."

But I saw that Baochai chose a lantern with a phoenix pattern, walked along the stream, looked at the lantern, and held a handkerchief in his sleeve, also making a wish.

Afterwards, Tanchun, Daiyu, Yingchun, and Xichun put up lanterns one after another, and it was unknown who was the third.

Xiangyun also hurriedly took a lantern at this moment, and drifted forward along the stream, blown by the evening wind, and there were a dozen or so maidservants, who also set off lanterns one after another.

For a time, on the surface of the river illuminated by the bright moon, the lanterns traveled by water, flowing down the stream, like a long dragon, reflecting the banks of the stream, the lights and water shadows complement each other, which is really beautiful.

Xiangyun laughed like a silver bell, and the others also smiled slightly.

Looking at the smiles and laughter, Jia Heng looked calm, looking at the lanterns, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Brother Heng, why don't you let one go? You can also make a wish." Tanchun asked with a smile.

At this time, the maid beside Yuan Chun responded with a smile, and while speaking, she was holding a lantern with a unicorn pattern on it.

Jia Heng reached out to take it, and put a lantern along the lake.

Xiang Yun pulled Jia Heng's arm curiously, and asked curiously, "Brother Heng, what wish did you make?"

Facing all the gazes, Jia Heng met one of the moist almond eyes, and said: "It won't work if you say it."

Baochai's heart trembled slightly, she wondered what kind of wish he had made, whether it was the same as hers.

Everyone let go of the lanterns, and Jia Heng asked people to look after the lanterns on both sides of the creek to prevent water leakage, and then led a few people back to Tianxiang Tower.

They got together for a while, and it was Haishi, so Jia Heng went back to rest first on the grounds that there would be a court meeting tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)