Chapter 10 Baoyu Gets Angry
After the girls were seated, Yingchun spoke up, "I borrowed a book from Miss Lin a few days ago. Brother Cong remembered Miss Lin's kindness, so he bought two things and asked me to bring them to Miss Lin. They are not gifts, just toys for fun."
"Besides, my sister and I don't have much money, so please don't despise it, Sister Lin."
"In addition, these fruits and plums were also picked by Cong himself. They are the best. Let the sisters have a taste!"
While asking Siqi to put the things on the table, Yingchun explained the reason to Daiyu.
Daiyu was surprised to hear this, she had not expected such a return gift. As for Baochai, who was standing by, although she did not speak, her expression was slightly moved. She had only been in the mansion for a few days and had not seen Jia Cong. She only heard people say that the eldest wife had a concubine's son, who was the same age as Baoyu, but was not favored in the mansion.
I originally thought he was a naughty boy, but after hearing Yingchun's words, I realized that Jia Cong not only likes reading, but also knows how to act in moderation and is sensible. This is completely different from what I have heard.
"Sister Lin, please open it quickly and take a look. I haven't seen what it is yet!" Tanchun urged.
Daiyu nodded, and Zijuan stepped forward to open the package, which immediately caused the little girls to exclaim in surprise.
It can be said that Daiyu was born into a wealthy family, but her mother died early. Although her father was close to her, he was a man after all and was not as attentive as Jia's. Therefore, Daiyu's previous life was mostly accompanied by poetry and books. After arriving at the Jia Mansion, she was even more careful and attentive at every step. How could she be willing to say a word?
This kind of item is not rare outside, but it is very rare in Daiyu's eyes.
Especially the music cage, where birds danced to the quiet music, made her love it even more.
Baochai was not curious about these things. Although she was also a boudoir girl, her family had a huge business, and she had come to the capital with her mother all the way from afar, so she had a lot of experience. Moreover, although her elder brother was naughty and ignorant, he was very careful with her.
All kinds of food, toys, and clothes, no matter how much money they cost, would be bought for her as long as they were seen.
However, she had a more vivid impression of Jia Cong from these two things! First, Jia Cong was indeed not favored at home. These two things were worth at most three or five taels of silver, and they were all common things. The wealthy and powerful might not be interested in them. Second, Jia Cong must be a thoughtful person, which can be seen from Daiyu's happy expression.
"It's just a few books. How can I return the favor to my third brother Cong? We are all blood relatives. It's really strange!" Although she said that, Daiyu kept smiling.
The girls were chatting casually when they heard urgent voices coming from outside.
"Master Bao, please go slower. If he falls, how will we handle it? If the old lady gets angry, all the maids in the courtyard will be beaten to death."
Hearing this, the women in the courtyard had different expressions! Yingchun was dull, Tanchun was amused, Daiyu raised her eyebrows, and Baochai laughed secretly!
"This devil of a mess, Xueyan, quickly go and block the door, don't let him in!"
Xueyan covered her mouth and chuckled but did not move. The two maids at the door had already greeted her, "Greetings, Master Bao!"
"Forget it!" The man had already strode into the yard and waved to the back.
The visitor had a face like the moon in the Mid-Autumn Festival, complexion like flowers in the early spring, eyebrows like ink painting, eyes like autumn waves! He wore a purple gold crown with gems on his head, a golden headband with two dragons fighting for a pearl, and a red arrow sleeve with white butterflies and flowers, and a dark blue flowered Japanese-forged tasseled jacket.
This is none other than Jia Baoyu, the favorite of the whole family, who was born with a jade in his mouth!
Baoyu has been living an extremely comfortable life recently. His father is busy going to the government office and has no time to ask him about his studies. A few days ago, a beautiful and kind-looking sister Bao came to visit him. But she just took the servant to stroll outside the mansion for a while, then felt bored and came back to find her sisters.
Seeing that all the sisters were there , Baoyu was overjoyed and immediately bowed to them all, "Greetings, Sister Bao, Second Sister, Sister Lin, and Third Sister!"
After saying that, he stood up, squeezed in front of the stone table, poured himself a cup of tea and drank it in one gulp.
" Where did this come from?" Baoyu asked, pointing at the things on the table.
Baochai smiled and said, "Isn't it that Congge borrowed a book from Sister Lin and bought a few things to return the gift?"
Baoyu frowned when he heard this, "Brother Cong? When did he get to know Sister Lin? And why did he go to Sister Lin to borrow a book?"
Daiyu glared at Baochai and said, "It was obviously Second Sister who borrowed the book and Second Sister who returned the gift. What does Third Brother Cong have to do with it?"
Baoyu felt annoyed and continued to ask questions. Daiyu said nothing, so Yingchun quickly explained the reason.
"If you ask me, Second Brother Bao should also study hard! Wouldn't it be a joy to pass the imperial examination and become an official in the future? And now Third Brother Cong is borrowing books and studying hard, I'm afraid he will also have a great reputation in the future!" Tanchun advised earnestly, and the other girls all agreed when they heard it.
Baoyu was in a bad mood and said angrily, "He is just a parasite who is greedy for fame and fortune. How can he be worthy of my imitation? The third brother Cong has only read a few books. Is it worth you to argue about him like this? And these, what kind of filthy things are they?"
As he said this, he waved his hand vigorously, sweeping the clay sculpture and the sound cage to the ground!
In an instant, all the maids in the yard were in chaos. Yingchun looked ugly, Tanchun's eyebrows were raised, and Baochai lowered her eyes and remained silent!
Daiyu covered her face lightly, tears falling from her eyes. "Your Second Master Bao is a noble man. You can beat me, scold me, or play with me. Why did you come to my courtyard? My father is a parasite. I like such filthy things that are not worthy of your Second Master Bao's eyes! What does it have to do with you? Just leave. I will never see you again!"
As he said that, he bent down to pick up the deformed and clanking sound cage, then turned and went into the house!
Xueyan and Zijuan quickly followed! Baochai stood up and said, "Brother Bao, you really shouldn't be so foolish," and followed him into the house!
Tanchun raised her eyebrows and said, "Second Brother Bao is so unreasonable!" Then she pulled Yingchun in.
Seeing that all the girls had left and were still scolding him, Baoyu became even more crazy. He kicked the broken clay figurine hard and turned away.
Inside the room, Daiyu kept shedding tears, and several girls hurriedly tried to persuade her.
"Sister, you also know that Baoyu is a troublemaker. How can he still be so angry? Even though he is like this, we sisters will ignore him for two days. He will definitely come and apologize to Lin girl." Tanchun advised.
Yingchun sighed softly, "I should apologize to my sister. I came to the wrong place today. Otherwise, this incident wouldn't have happened!"
Daiyu held Yingchun's hand while hiding her tears and said, "Second sister, what are you saying? It's obviously Baoyu's fault, what does it have to do with you! Besides, Third Brother Cong is well-educated and knows etiquette, so he bought some things and knows his limits. He asked you to come here, so who did he offend?"
"We should just do as Tanchun said and ignore that idiot! If he comes again, just let Xueyan take a big stick and beat him out!"
