Chapter 558: Baoyu Marries Xiren
In the main hall of the courtyard, Baoyu was leaning listlessly on the Arhat couch.
Although today is also his happy day, Baoyu obviously does not feel too happy.
The other maids in the room were all happily busying themselves inside and outside, especially the few who were on good terms with Xiren, who were all smiling from ear to ear!
"Why is Second Brother Bao still in the house?"
It was Tanchun and Yingchun who arrived first. Originally, they wanted to invite all the sisters to come together, but after looking around, they found out that little Xichun had taken Baoqin to the East Palace to play early this morning and had not returned yet. She just sent a maid to tell them that they were waiting for Yuanyang and the others to come together.
In Daiyu's courtyard, Xiangyun was sulking for some unknown reason, and Daiyu and Baochai were trying to persuade her. Therefore, only the two of them had arrived first. Tanchun, in particular, could have arrived later, but as a concubine from the second house, it would have been inappropriate for her to arrive late.
"Today is Second Brother Bao's big day, why are you so listless?" Tanchun stepped forward and said with a smile.
"Where is Sister-in-law Xiren? Is she hiding in shame? No, that won't do. If this glass of wine is disrespectful to you today, we won't acknowledge her as your sister-in-law."
Baoyu waved his hands carelessly. "What's so great about this? I'm just following the old lady's idea. If you ask me, why bother with all this trouble?"
When Tanchun heard this, her expression changed. How could she not know Baoyu's thoughts? But things are different now!
Back then, all the disciples in the mansion were useless. Second Brother Bao, loved by the old lady, was the most honorable one in the mansion. But now, he has a third brother.
That Third Brother, a bastard son, fought his way to a Marquisate. Even if he didn't have that status behind him, how could he compare to the Second Brother Bao now? No wonder all the sisters' eyes are now on the Third Brother. It would have been fine if there was no comparison before, but now, the comparison is terrible...
Especially Sister Bao and Sister Lin, now they are promised to Brother Three, how can Brother Two Bao be happy?
Even if he took a concubine, the second brother Bao only took the maid Xiren, but who were the concubines of the third brother?
Yuanyang was the most distinguished of the maids in the two mansions, even Ping'er was inferior to her. Zhen Muring was the legitimate daughter of the Zhen family, and her marriage was arranged by the Emperor. Even Xiuyan, among her sisters, was exceptionally beautiful and talented, not comparable to ordinary maids. Moreover, although Baoyu's room was bustling today, it was mostly for the old lady's sake. However, Third Brother's concubine had been granted an imperial decree. The difference between the two was simply worlds apart.
While thinking this in her heart, Tanchun smiled and said, "Second brother Bao, sister-in-law Xiren is not only extremely beautiful, but the most rare thing is that she has always been attentive to you. With such a person serving you, how could you not be happy? Musk Moon, you two should help your second brother to wash up. I think the old lady will be here soon, so we can't let her be unhappy."
Baoyu was hurriedly pulled up by several maids, and then went directly to the inner room to wash and change clothes. Tanchun asked the other maids in the room how the arrangements for the banquet were going.
Not long after, as expected, the old lady arrived, and Lady Xing, Li Wan, Wang Xifeng and others also followed.
"Where is my jade?"
The old lady, dressed in wedding clothes, walked into the room with a happy face.
Tanchun went forward and helped the old lady sit down. "Please sit down first. Brother Bao will go to the room to change his clothes and will be out soon."
The old lady smiled and nodded, then turned to Wang Xifeng and asked, "Have you made all the arrangements for Xiren?"
"Don't worry, old lady. How could Feng'er dare to delay such an important matter? I went over to check it out early in the morning and asked Mrs. Lin Zhixiao to bring a few steady maids and servants to wait over there. They will come over immediately when the time comes."
As he was speaking, Baoyu walked out of the room.
Seeing Baoyu, the old lady said happily, "My darling, come here and let me take a look."
Baoyu came forward, and the old lady pulled Baoyu up and looked him over. "Good, good, good!"
Seeing Baoyu dressed up like the Duke in his youth, the old lady shed tears of joy. "From now on, you will have a concubine. You are not allowed to be naughty like before. Xiren is a good person and has always been loyal to you. With her by your side to take care of you, I can rest assured."
Baoyu nodded silently. To him, it made no difference whether he took Xiren in or not. Even if he didn't hold a banquet, wasn't Xiren still his own? He had already done what he needed to do. In fact, even if he held a banquet, it might be worse than before.
In Daiyu's room, Baochai and Daiyu were accompanying Xiangyun on either side. This little sister was also acting on her own accord. She rushed back home early this morning, and when she came back, she wrote a letter to Jia Cong in a hurry. Moreover, until now, her face was still full of unhappiness.
"Yun girl, haven't you already written a letter to your third brother? Why are you still sulking here?" Daiyu pouted, feeling a little unhappy.
This matter has nothing to do with Third Brother, so why would Yun write a letter to him?
Besides, Third Brother never said that Yun girl couldn't get married. Now, Yun girl is the one who is being blamed.
Baochai on the side smiled but did not say a word. This little girl Yun just didn't know it herself. How could she not see that her heart had long been concerned with Cong'er?
It's true that Yun is a carefree girl, but even when she was close to Baoyu before, she never had any other thoughts. But now, every time her own Cong'er is mentioned, this girl cares more about him than herself and Daiyu. However, perhaps this girl has never thought about things in that direction.
This time, Daiyu mentioned that the Shi family and the old lady wanted to arrange a marriage for Yun, which made the girl anxious.
"Hmph!" Xiangyun snorted at Daiyu. "You and Baojie have nothing to worry about. You have Third Brother backing you up. Now, Miss Lin, not only are you not trying to help me find a solution, you're also making sarcastic remarks. I should have complained about you when I wrote to Third Brother just now."
"Miss Yun, there is no need to suffer here. Haven't you always been cheerful? Why do you have to worry about such things?" Baochai said, holding Xiangyun's hand.
"Your third brother cares about you sisters the most. Once he receives your letter, he will definitely not sit idly by. Moreover, although the old lady and the two aunts from the Shi family have their own ideas, the final decision will ultimately be made by the two uncles. Now that your third brother knows, why wouldn't he discuss it with the uncles from the Shi family? Just wait for the reply."
