Chapter 177 Daiyu's Shyness
"Do you want to try again?" Jia Cong said to himself.
"What does Master want to try?" Xiangling's voice came from behind.
Jia Cong chuckled and held Xiangling in his arms, "I was thinking that my Xiangling has grown up, so I'd like to try to see if I can eat her."
Now Xiangling also understood the meaning of these strange words of her master, and her cheeks turned red with embarrassment.
After being treated so well by Jia Cong, Xiangling finally remembered the important matter, "Master, Ying'er came yesterday and said that my aunt wanted to invite you to be a host, but I don't know if you have time."
"But when did you say that?"
"I didn't say anything. I just said that I have free time, anytime!"
Jia Cong thought for a moment and said, "Let's do it today. You go and tell my aunt first! I will go to greet the old lady first, then visit the sisters, and then go to Lixiangyuan in the evening."
Baochai had mentioned this matter to him before, saying that the second wife of the Xue family had arrived and wanted to pay a visit.
Xiangling went there immediately after hearing this. As soon as Xiangling left, Qingwen came out with a cloak in her hand, "Master, you have just recovered. Although it is early summer, it is still chilly in the morning."
He rubbed Qingwen's pretty face and asked, "Xiao Que'er is still sleeping?"
"That's right, it's all because of my master's spoiling! Sister Ying'er came last evening, and the little bird had a great time, and even drank two glasses of wine!"
He lowered his head and gave her a kiss, "Qingwen, do you like me to spoil you?"
Seeing Qingwen's coy look, Jia Cong laughed out loud, "My dear Qingwen, please warm my bed tonight!"
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After eating, Jia Cong took Qingwen out, with the eunuch leading the way and the maids following behind, and a dozen of them headed towards the West Mansion. He was going to take Xiao Que'er with him, but Xiao Que'er said she wanted to take Xiao Jixiang and the others to play in You's courtyard, so only Qingwen followed.
He first went to Lady Jia's courtyard and chatted with the old lady for a while, and then went to visit the three sisters of Spring. These two days were the days of Mrs. Shi Ding's birthday banquet, so Xiangyun was away at home. After Jia Cong came out of Xichun Courtyard, he went towards Daiyu's courtyard.
"The Third Master is here, please come in!" Since the night Jia Cong came back, Zijuan has become much closer to Jia Cong. When she saw Jia Cong coming, her face was full of smiles.
"Is Sister Lin here?"
"The girl was tired and took a nap. She may have woken up now!" Zijuan said with a smile as she led Jia Cong forward.
"Third brother is here?" Daiyu in the room obviously heard the noise and came out with Xueyan and Qiudie to greet him.
"I just went to greet the old lady, and now I'm here to visit Miss Lin!" Jia Cong entered the house, "Zijuan, go find Miss Lin's personal money and prepare some more food. I've been walking for a long time and I'm starving. It's just right for me to ask Miss Lin for a treat."
"If Third Brother wants to have a feast, he shouldn't go to Auntie's. The feast here is not as good as Sister Bao's! Besides, a few days ago, a girl named Qin came. She is extremely beautiful. Third Brother must be very happy."
" Haha !" Jia Cong laughed, this little jealous guy, "A beauty that is beyond compare? Can it compare to my sister Lin? My sister Lin is a fairy who has come to earth. Even in this world, who can compare to her?"
"Which one is Third Brother's? Third Brother is so shameless!" Daiyu shyly covered her cheeks with a handkerchief, but the joy in her eyes could not be concealed.
Looking at this perfect couple joking together , Zijuan and Xueyan were as satisfied and happy as matchmaker. Zijuan went straight into the house, took the silver and went out, while Xueyan hurriedly served them tea.
"This tea was brought by our girl from Yangzhou. Normally, even if the girls come, they are reluctant to take it out!" Xueyan said.
"Who asked you to get this tea!" Daiyu glared at Xueyan shyly.
Jia Cong picked it up and took two bites. "Before in the palace, the Queen Mother promised me something. I said I had my eyes on a girl and wanted the Queen Mother to arrange a marriage for me!"
Daiyu immediately twisted the handkerchief tightly with both hands, but she pricked up her ears to listen to Jia Cong's words.
However, Jia Cong changed the subject and asked, "Have you received any letter from Uncle Lin recently?"
Daiyu nodded subconsciously, "Dad did write to me the other day, saying that he would be in Beijing before the end of the year!"
"Ah!" Jia Cong sighed, "We still have to wait five or six months!"
"Ah!" Daiyu finally realized that her third brother was obviously teasing her. "Third brother is not a good person. Please leave my place. I don't want to see you again..."
Jia Cong begged for mercy again and again, and Daiyu turned away. However, her eyes kept looking at Jia Cong unconsciously: Is what this bad guy said true?
This matter was not something Jia Cong made up, and of course, it was not something Jia Cong mentioned to the Queen . Instead, it was the Queen who took the initiative to inquire and excitedly expressed her willingness to arrange a marriage for Jia Cong.
Jia Cong thought about it and naturally did not refuse!
Daiyu was fine, after all, she was not too old and was just coming of age this year, but Baochai was already seventeen years old. If she delayed any longer, she would really become an "old maid" who could not get married. Therefore, Jia Cong made up his mind to propose marriage to Baochai and Daiyu at the same time when Lin Ruhai came to Beijing.
Of course, the marriage does not take place immediately after the proposal, but is a long process.
Especially since Jia Cong is now a marquis, the six rites will probably take nearly two years! In this way, the age for marriage will be appropriate by then.
Zijuan did not save money for Daiyu. Although it was just a small banquet, the table was filled with food!
Daiyu took a few bites and then looked at Jia Cong while he was eating. Jia Cong was not polite and ate all the food on the table!
After finishing his meal and drinking a cup of tea, Jia Cong touched his stomach and said, "Sister Lin's food is still delicious. It seems that I should come here more often!"
"Third brother eats so much, I'm afraid only my aunt's family can afford it!"
"How could Miss Lin lie to me! Uncle Lin is from a family of marquises for four generations, so he must prepare a generous dowry for Miss Lin in the future. How could he not be able to support her? Well... at worst I can just eat less in the future."
"What do you mean by dowry or no dowry? Third brother, please leave now and don't come to my place anymore!"
Jia Cong laughed loudly. Although Daiyu’s returning tears was intoxicating, Daiyu’s joy was equally special. Whoever wants to return tears can do so!
"Then I'll leave first. Sister Lin, have a good rest. I'll come back another day!"
Although Daiyu was reluctant, she still sent Jia Cong out. After he left the door, Jia Cong suddenly stopped, turned around and said to Daiyu, "Sister, what I just said was not a lie! The Queen really wants to arrange a marriage for me!"
Daiyu couldn't listen to this, she slammed the door, ran back to the house and hid herself fiercely. No matter how Zijuan and Xueyan greeted her, she was embarrassed...
