A Dream of Red Mansions: A Fairy Tale of Dreams (Complete) - 19

Chapter Seven: Deep

Affection Between Two Jade Blossoms Seeing Zhen Shiyin turn his gaze to him, Baoyu immediately interjected to Professor Ni Er, saying, "There's always someone better, only wisdom can truly ensure invincibility! Otherwise, why would the Martial Saint Guan Yu have died at the hands of the Eastern Wu, a state without any powerful generals?!"
"Oh! I understand—no!" A rough man is still a rough man. It wasn't that he didn't understand his master's words, but rather that he couldn't comprehend his master's "strange" thoughts. In Ni Er's mind, enemies were meant to be killed; if you didn't kill them, you'd kill yourself!
"Heh, heh..." Baoyu and Zhen Shiyin exchanged a smile, then Baoyu said helplessly to Ni Er, "When Bao Yong returns, you should learn from him. Go and take care of your business!"
"Mr. Zhen, how is the Red Mansion School doing? If you need more money, you can withdraw from the treasury. As long as it's enough to maintain the daily operation of the cigarettes, that's fine!" After Ni Er left, Baoyu genuinely cared about the Red Mansion's charitable work. Having received so much in this era, he truly wanted to give back to the world!
"The last batch of silver hasn't been used up yet, no need to rush!" Zhen Shiyin's gaze towards Baoyu subtly changed, and he said with a strange smile, "Shouldn't you change how you address me? I'm entrusting Lian'er to you!"
Ugh... So the father already knows he ate someone else's daughter! The man, his face flushed, straightened up without hesitation, bowed deeply, and said, "Your son-in-law greets Father-in-law. Please rest assured, I will definitely treat Sister Ling well and give her happiness!" "
Ha, ha... With your words, I am relieved!" Zhen Shiyin laughed heartily with boundless satisfaction. To Bao Yu's surprise, he turned to the inner hall and said, "Lian'er, come out and serve your father tea!"
Amid Bao Yu's astonished and delighted anticipation, the beaded curtain moved slightly, revealing a graceful and slender beauty. Her soft and charming face was filled with infinite shyness. Xiang Ling's graceful figure slowly walked to Bao Yu's side. A warm current of happiness gave the beauty the courage to break through worldly conventions. For the first time in her life, with tears of excitement in her eyes, she bowed deeply and said, "This concubine greets my husband!"
“Sister Ling,” Baoyu strode forward and helped the delicate beauty to her feet. His affection was palpable, and his eyes, brimming with emotion, revealed his true feelings as he said in a deep voice, “I still prefer you to call me Baoyu or Brother Bao; come, let’s serve tea to Father-in-law first!”
Seeing that Baoyu wasn’t the arrogant, domineering husband she had imagined, Xiangling was overjoyed. She gratefully returned her lover’s affectionate glance before kneeling beside him before her father. In that instant, her entire being was enveloped in the solemn atmosphere. “Father, please have some tea!”
“Ha, ha…” Zhen Shiyin’s boundless laughter echoed for a long time in the Red Mansion. After a long while, the middle-aged scholar’s expression turned serious. He said to Baoyu, who had sat down again, “Yu’er, it’s not that I’m deliberately forcing you, but time is limited. I must immediately return to the Great Wilderness Mountain Dojo. This trip back and forth will take an unknown amount of time, so you must not take your anger out on Yinglian!”
"Father-in-law, you've misjudged your son-in-law!" Bao-yu turned his head and met Xiang-ling's gaze. A deep, unspoken affection flowed between the two lovers. Their hands clasped gently, and Bao-yu tightened his grip on her hand before resolutely addressing the middle-aged scholar, "Even if you hadn't done this, I would have proposed marriage to you as soon as possible. Although I cannot formally marry Sister Ling for the time being, my feelings for her will never be biased!"
He paused slightly, then changed the subject with a hint of worry, "I wonder what brings you back to the mountain, Father-in-law? If you need my help, please don't hesitate to ask!"
"Nothing serious!" Zhen Shiyin stroked his beard in response, a faint trace of worry showing on his clear face. "A few days ago, I received a decree from my sect, ordering all disciples to return to the mountain immediately. It must be for the once-in-a-century ceremony to confirm the young master of the Daoist temple!"
Baoyu had no interest in the "young master," but his mind was suddenly startled, and he eagerly asked, "Is Miaoyu also going back to the mountain?"
Zhen Shiyin gave Baoyu a meaningful look. This reclusive Daoist showed no displeasure because of his daughter. "Junior Martial Aunt is the old master's most favored disciple and the only candidate for the new master. Of course she must return to the mountain!"
What kind of person was this middle-aged scholar! Before the words were even finished, Zhen Shiyin saw the deep worry in Baoyu's eyes, and a wild, almost savage light that startled even someone as experienced in his years of cultivation. Although he didn't fully understand the terrifying thoughts lurking in Baoyu's heart, Zhen Shiyin instinctively comforted him
, saying, "Yu'er, your junior uncle will only be returning to the mountain with me tomorrow. If you have any questions, feel free to ask him. Don't overthink things; let nature take its course!" Whoosh! Boundless magical power and countless rays of light appeared silently before the gates of the Longcui Nunnery. The impatient fellow only briefly greeted Yuanchun and Qingwen before, disregarding the shocking revelation, flying directly to the abode of the celestial beauties.
His tall figure once again stretched proudly, and the gentle spring breeze had already dispelled the anxiety in Baoyu's heart. Although caught off guard by the sudden bad news, Baoyu was, after all, Baoyu—an extraordinary person with extraordinary abilities! His heart, connected with Miaoyu's, mysteriously returned to tranquility. He refused to believe that this celestial beauty would abandon him; how many people in the world could truly share a "telepathic connection"?
The "fake" Baoyu, back in ancient times, though naturally passionate and unparalleled in his love and affection, possessed an infinite range of lovable things within his boundless heart, but his truly indispensable loves were definitely limited. Fengjie, who first entered his heart, was undoubtedly his greatest love; Jin Chuan, who had all the advantages of timing and location, was also deeply etched in his heart; and his last true love was the celestial beauty, Miaoyu!
As for the other women, like Xiren, it wasn't that he didn't love them, but his affections were tainted by burning desire. Love is not fair; Baoyu's heart, already occupied by Fengjie and the other two women, was one he wouldn't want to lose even if the sky were to fall. And the other beauties—even the most beautiful of them all, like Daiyu, Baochai, and Yuanchun—didn't possess such deep affection, at least not yet!
Who says a man's greatest love is always the most beautiful woman?! Who can truly understand Heaven's will?! Love, lust, or the fusion of spirit and desire—these are eternal dilemmas that plague men throughout their lives!
Having calmed his mind, Baoyu showed no intention of changing his previous decision. Whether refined and intelligent or wild and domineering, he would never let the woman he truly loved leave his side. Whether through gentle affection or savage oppression, the woman he "fake" Baoyu was destined to be his woman for life, and neither heaven nor earth could change that!
With firm steps, he stepped onto the stairs. Before his heels even touched the ground, an unexpected change suddenly descended from the sky.
"Hiss!" A sharp force tore through the void, the piercing sound of a sword snatching at Baoyu's back—a powerful magic suddenly locked onto the space around him, and a deadly force instantly reached within inches of his back!
The enemy appeared out of nowhere, startling but not surprising. The composed Bao Yu didn't have time to activate his magical shield. Although he could have escaped the sword's threat by running faster, he didn't want to spoil the scene by stumbling upon the exquisite nunnery of the celestial beauty.
With his plan in mind, Bao Yu had no time to turn back. Just as the sword sliced through his clothes, the skilled assassin's determined eyes widened. Where the magical light passed, there was nothing; the previously unsuspecting prey vanished like a phantom.
Of course, the unique Bao Yu wouldn't disappear. His magical power had recently increased, and inexplicable supernatural abilities were multiplying in his mind. The "ignorant" Bao Yu thought it was the effect of the inferior Taoist technique "The Method of Movement." His tall figure sank into the ground as if entering an empty space with the rapid activation of earth-遁术 (earth-遁术, a type of Taoist technique). The unbelievable speed far exceeded the assassin's understanding of Taoist magic, hence the momentary astonishment!
Distraction in the face of battle is the cause of death. The assassin was clearly a highly experienced expert. After only a moment of surprise, he immediately and without hesitation charged to the side, while his sword swiftly slashed through the void behind him. Not only that, but a powerful magical shield also pierced through his body, making it completely airtight and foolproof!
The method was perfect, and the strategy was correct, but against that world-destroying, invincible power, all of this was useless and futile.
Baoyu indeed appeared out of nowhere behind the assassin, but with a flick of his finger, he completely dispersed the light on the sword. Without pausing, he leaped forward, his large, shimmering hand moving with effortless grace, easily piercing the enemy's protective barrier. His powerful hand acted like an iron clamp, instantly imprisoning all resistance.
With a leisurely smile, Baoyu forcefully turned the assassin to face him, then unleashed the most powerful move in the world—a fierce, desperate, and passionate kiss on the assassin's lips, just as the assassin was about to cry out.
"Ah!" The half-scream abruptly stopped. The goddess of justice, whose sneak attack had backfired, offered a sweet kiss. After a long while, the panting Miaoyu swayed slightly, her graceful body slipping out of her beloved's embrace. "You
big bad guy! All this hard work in cultivation still can't compare to you, you lazybones! Heaven is so unfair!" The celestial beauty descended to the mortal realm, her jade hand flicking as her long sword transformed back into a jade hairpin, which she inserted into her hair. She gave Baoyu a flirtatious glare.
Bao Er Ye, of course, found the beauty's helpless coquettishness amusing. His eyes gleamed with delight, clearly still immersed in the intoxicating kiss with the celestial beauty. Though it was just a simple intimate contact, this seasoned flower lover was captivated by the sparks flying between their souls.
"Fairy sister, are you going back to the mountain?" Hidden among the greenery, the graceful figures of the celestial couple appeared and disappeared, strolling leisurely and naturally blending into the vibrant spring scenery.
"Hmm!" Miaoyu nodded slightly, then changed her tone, half-jokingly "threatening" Baoyu, "I thought you, you big bad guy, wouldn't care about this. If you don't come today, I won't come back tomorrow!"
"Heh, heh...it's alright!" Baoyu's leisurely chuckle surprised the celestial beauty. Before her beautiful eyes could even harden, the rascal's smug teasing had already escaped his lips, "If you don't come back, I'll go to the Great Wilderness Mountain and kidnap you! If you don't want me to be beaten into a pig's head by your sect, you'd better come back obediently!"
"You rascal!" Miaoyu's anger instantly turned to joy. The sweet feeling in her heart made her beautiful figure seem to be coated with a beautiful halo, a blissful aura!
“Baoyu, if… I mean, if I can’t come back,” Miaoyu’s beautiful face, so exquisite and ethereal, was clouded with a hint of melancholy, her deep, beautiful eyes gazing earnestly at her beloved, “Then you mustn’t act rashly. Although no one in my sect is your match, if many elders join forces, your life will still be in danger!”
“Miaoyu, why might you not come back?! Is it because your master wants you to be that damn sect leader?!” Baoyu waited for his beloved’s reply with a certain look in his eyes. He didn’t want his beloved woman to really become that troublesome and demanding sect leader!
"You know everything!" Miaoyu sighed softly, her expression somber. She paid no heed to her beloved's words about disrespecting their sect, her beautiful eyes filled with deep reminiscence. "It was Master who found me in the wilderness, saving my life; he took me as his disciple and taught me everything he knew, showing his virtue in imparting his skills; and he treated me with the tenderness of a daughter, with the affection of a father!"
At this point, the celestial beauty's deep voice betrayed a profound helplessness. "And Master's only expectation of Miaoyu was that she inherit his mantle and bring glory to our Great Wilderness Mountain sect." Endless contradictions were evident in her eyes; the usually pure and ethereal Miaoyu sighed with a rare vulnerability. With a sorrowful voice, she said to her beloved, "Baoyu, how can I choose?!"
Her helpless words were like a sharp, bitter arrow piercing Baoyu's heart. His heart ached, and he opened his arms to embrace Miaoyu warmly. His sincere love, like a gentle spring breeze, soothed the cracks in his beloved's heart little by little. "Fairy Sister," he said, "of course, one should repay kindness, but repaying kindness doesn't have to come at the cost of one's own happiness!"
Miaoyu wasn't as carefree as Baoyu. Although she was a Taoist, she was born into this era and possessed the characteristics of people of this time. Deeply grateful, the beautiful woman hesitated, ready to argue her case!
With a firm grip, Baoyu pulled the celestial beauty back to his chest. His confident smile stopped her from speaking. "Isn't your master just trying to glorify the sect? How can you let my darling do such tiring work?! How about this, I'll help your Great Wilderness Mountain become famous throughout the mortal world, and your master will give you to me as his wife?"
Miaoyu was both angry and amused, shy and happy at her beloved's enthusiastic words. After giving the naughty boy a charming glance, she said coquettishly, "Do you think our Great Wilderness Mountain is a business?! An exchange? I'm not a commodity, who would want to be your wife?! You wish!"
"Heh, heh... I'm going to marry you!" Baoyu laughed playfully, but his expression instantly turned serious. The carefree and slightly lazy Baoyu returned to his senses, while the wild, unruly, and disdainful Baoyu suddenly appeared before Miaoyu.
"My darling, no matter what, you'll always be my wife!" With a man's magnanimous spirit soaring to the heavens, Bao Erye's extraordinary gaze fixed intently on the celestial beauty. His unwavering resolve manifested in resounding words, "If your sect dares to offer even the slightest resistance, watch how I storm the Great Wilderness Mountain and utterly destroy your dojo! With your dojo gone, you'll lose your position as sect leader!"
"You...you dare!" Faced with a man so determined to annihilate her sect, the girl, loyal to her master, felt no resentment. Instead, a secret joy welled up within her. The threatened celestial beauty helplessly retorted, "Don't be ridiculous! My master isn't that kind of stubborn person. At most, he'll listen to you!"
"Good sister, remember this, I'll only wait for you for three months! If you don't return by then, your husband will personally come to your door to snatch you away, hmph! Let's see who can stop me!" In a moment of excitement, Baoyu instinctively grabbed Miaoyu's arms tightly, making a firm vow that filled the celestial beauty with a mixture of shame, joy, surprise, and fear.
A thousand emotions welled up in Miaoyu's heart, and tears of emotion welled in her eyes. The scene of her beloved displaying his divine power that day involuntarily surfaced in her mind. If the seal spoken of by the mysterious immortal were broken, Baoyu could absolutely turn the Great Wilderness Mountain upside down.
Thinking of this, Miaoyu was slightly startled, fearing she might bring trouble to her sect. "Good Baoyu, you mustn't do anything reckless! I... I'll talk to... Master properly!" A
warm current of emotion surged within them, the waves of true love gently rippling, and the two lovers, carried by the current, were slowly brought together; their deep embrace surpassed all the moving words of love in the world, casting long shadows under the bright sunlight, adding a touch of intoxicating beauty to this tranquil and wonderful world!
As the sun set, the evening glow filled the sky.
Lost in his own world, Baoyu leisurely returned to Yihong Courtyard, but fate seemed determined to disrupt his plans. Fengjie's anxious face instantly dispelled his carefree mood!
"Baoyu, you must go to Zilingzhou to see Yingchun quickly, she's quite ill!" Fengjie sighed with deep emotion, filled with worry for Yingchun's future, recalling her own youthful marriage with a sense of shared sorrow.
Even the shrewd eldest daughter of the Wang family couldn't escape the fate of being forced into confusion. Although she didn't particularly like Jia Lian's character, under the immense pressure of "parents' orders and matchmaker's words," the clever young woman had no choice but to submit. Now, although she and Bao Yu were deeply in love, and she had even hidden herself in the lady's residence to avoid the detestable Jia Lian, an indelible regret remained in her heart—a deep regret for not having given her virginity to her beloved!
Ying Chun's current situation was remarkably similar to hers back then, but under the so-called "parents' orders," even the usually shrewd and capable Feng Qi was helpless, and could only place the faint hope of rescuing Ying Chun on Bao Yu.
"How could Second Sister be sick? Sister Feng, are you joking? She was perfectly fine when I saw her yesterday!" The ambiguous, hesitant feelings between Baoyu and Yingchun remained unknown to the other women. The Jia family's constant busyness also inadvertently eliminated opportunities for the two to be alone, often leaving Baoyu with regrets and sighs after his encounters with the other women.
"Alas! It's all that shameless old man from the East Mansion's doing!" Although the matter was over, Yuanyang's resentment towards Jia She hadn't lessened in the slightest. She usually held back out of consideration for Yingchun, but now, of course, she had no more reservations and angrily revealed that Yingchun was to be betrothed to the treacherous Sun.
"Baoyu, you must find a way to stop this! That Sun fellow is clearly no good!" Qiuwen had seen the Sun fellow once at Jin Chuan's funeral, and the girl's sensitivity immediately detected his cold aura!
"Damn it, how annoying!" Bao Yu cursed in his anger, his rage burning a thousand times stronger. The sentimental man had long regarded his second sister as his lover, and Jia She's actions had undoubtedly touched his only sore spot—to have designs on his woman, he would kill without mercy! He, Bao Yu, would make sure that "Jia She" was never given a pardon!
"I'm going to visit my second sister right now!" No matter how high his anger rose, Bao Yu still hadn't forgotten that Ying Chun was in distress.
“Baoyu, it’s getting late. You should go early tomorrow morning,” Ping’er said gently and logically, offering her reasoned advice. “You usually run around in broad daylight, so no one will gossip if they see you. But if you go to visit at night, what if you fall into the eyes of those gossipy servants? Wouldn’t that cause a lot of trouble for no reason?!”
Xiren and the other girls chimed in, and in an instant, their sweet voices completely enveloped Baoyu, their boundless tenderness binding him like countless threads!
The power of the divine stone had merged with Bao Erye's nature. His expression, a blend of strength and gentleness leaning towards the wild and untamed, turned serious. He sincerely dispelled the women's objections, saying, "Don't try to persuade me anymore, my mind is made up! Second Sister must be heartbroken and haggard right now. Who in the family can help her besides me, and who dares to help her?! Since that's the case, why let Second Sister grieve all night for the sake of gossip from ordinary people?!"
With that, Bao Erye's figure straightened, his powerful and fearless masculine aura naturally capturing the women's hearts. "Besides, who dares to speak ill of me, Bao Erye? Let them try if they don't believe me!" His
resolute figure strode away. A moment later, the women snapped out of their daze and looked around; their nemesis was nowhere to be seen! Although the fiery Fengjie thought Baoyu's words made a lot of sense, the shrewd and calculating beauty immediately tried to salvage the situation, saying to Xiren and the other girls, "You all hurry up and follow him. It'll be better if you go with us; otherwise, it'll be complicated for a lone man and woman!"
Xiren, who always lived only for Baoyu, gave Second Mistress a grateful look, then gave Yu Shou a strong nudge and, with Musk Moon in tow, chased after them. Qiuwen and Yuchuan, of course, stayed behind to look after the house and serve Second Mistress. Yuanyang also wanted to go, but it was time to serve the old lady and rest, so the young woman had to suppress her impulsive steps and, accompanied by Ping'er, left Yihong Courtyard.
"Knock, knock..." The crisp knocking broke the tranquility and gloom of Zilingzhou Villa. Baoyu, tall and handsome, descended from the sky with endless light, determined to save the tragic lives of the beauties of the Red Chamber!
"Who is it?! So late!" Yingchun's personal maid, Siqi, mistakenly thought it was some maid or servant from another courtyard coming to visit, and opened the door halfway with a hint of reproach.
"Ah! It's Second Master!" The unexpected surprise made the young girl's face bloom like a spring flower, and she subconsciously straightened her clothes. She couldn't believe that the "dream man" of all the maids in the Jia family would suddenly appear before her; it was impossible for Siqi not to be flustered!
Normally, Baoyu might have teased this young girl, perhaps even trying to take advantage of her, but considering Yingchun's precarious situation, he naturally lost his playful mood. After a slight nod, he went straight through the door and headed towards Yingchun's bedroom.
Sigh! A deep sense of disappointment filled Siqi's delicate face. After a long while, the young girl was startled, then realized that it was nighttime, and that the Second Master's actions were a bit... The more she thought about it, the more inappropriate it seemed. Instead of trying to drive Baoyu away to avoid suspicion, she instinctively slammed the door shut, trying to keep all suspicious glances outside.
"Wait..." Before the door was fully closed, the calls of Xiren and the other girl slipped in through the crack.
Confused by a mix of joy and inexplicable disappointment, Siqi gently opened the door again. "Sister Xiren, are you looking for Second Master Bao? He just went in to visit my young lady!" "Is
the Second Young Lady feeling any better? Does your head still hurt?" Xiren had already visited once during the day, and she was deeply saddened by the misfortune that befell the usually gentle and kind Second Young Lady.
"Alas! It's still the same?!" Siqi sighed heavily. The fate of the mistress was the fate of the servants. As her personal maid, she was far more worried than Xiren and the others. The bond between mistress and servant, the affection between sisters—all these things made her unable to help but pray for a savior to appear and for a miracle to happen to Yingchun.
"Alas..." Today, the most common sound in Ziling Prefecture was probably this helpless and sorrowful sigh. The elegant bedroom was not decorated with many ornaments, its simplicity revealing a kind and intelligent heart. It was a pity that such a gentle mistress was now so saddened.
Yingchun, with red eyes, reclined on the soft couch by the window. Her naturally alluring and perfect body rose and fell in the spring dress, breathtaking. Her soft curves would make even most voluptuous women pale in comparison to a young girl. What a stunning beauty who was gradually blossoming!
Youth should be a time of laughter and joy, but instead, the charming Yingchun stares blankly at the crescent moon outside the window, lost in thought and sorrow. The memory of pleading with her father earlier that day only intensifies her grief. Jia She, far from relenting on his stubborn command out of consideration for their father-daughter bond, instead lashes out at his kind mother, accusing her of informing him of the matter!

Chapter Eight: The Entanglement of the Apprentice and Sister (Part 1)
After a furious tirade, Jia She's fierce expression further breaks Yingchun and her mother's hearts. His heartless words still echo in the charming young woman's ears: "You worthless piece of trash! I raised you with such kindness, and you can't even fulfill one small request! What use are you?! Even a dog would be better than you! That nephew Sun is powerful and influential, a general! What's wrong with marrying you?!"
At this point, Jia She's words become even more vehement, sweeping his finger to include Xing Shi in his curses: "And you, you piece of trash! Ever since I married you..." "You good-for-nothing! I thought your Xing family had some power back then, but you've already ruined everything since you entered the door! Otherwise, I would have been the head of the family long ago. Now I'm asking your daughter to win over your nephew Sun, and you dare
to betray us?! Are you trying to rebel?!" The sharp rebuke pierced Yingchun's heart like a dagger. Her father's true colors were unbearable for the kind and honest girl, and the uncertainty and sadness about her future only added insult to injury, making her heart grow colder and colder. If it weren't for that upright man
in her heart, and that last glimmer of hope, the charming young woman would probably have given up on life! "Alas! Baoyu, where are you?" The girl's beautiful eyes, which had been wandering far away, were filled with deep love and longing. She only hoped that her beloved would fly down from the bright crescent moon, bathed in the moonlight, and take her to that legendary new world of happiness!
The girl's murmurs were indeed magical; before the words were even finished, her beloved appeared. Having dismissed the maids and servants, Bao Yu had just lifted the curtain when he heard his second sister's infatuated words. Overjoyed yet tender, he couldn't help but rush forward and embrace her.
"Second sister, I'm here! Your Bao Yu is here!" These passionate words, tinged with hidden meaning, made Ying Chun's body stiffen. She then turned sharply, staring intently at the handsome face so close to hers. A moment later, her heart leaped with joy as her delicate hands gently touched him, confirming her feelings.
"Bao Yu, it really is you! You've finally returned! Ugh..." All her helplessness, all her resentment, all her sorrow found an outlet in this moment. The alluring girl let out a sob and threw herself into her beloved's arms, her intermittent sobs accompanied by a flurry of playful punches and jabs at the latecomer.
The gentle Yingchun not only wept out her sorrow and fear, but also poured out all the melancholy she had felt for Baoyu these past few days, wetting her beloved's clothes with her sobs. Whenever she watched him flirting and showing affection with Xiren and the other girls without any restraint, Yingchun, being a member of the same clan, felt extremely envious, resentful, and even a little bitter. Whenever she dreamt of the enchanting scene with Baoyu in the carriage at midnight, Yingchun felt only a deeper and more intense longing and bitterness upon waking!
After her pillow was soaked with tears, the young girl impulsively wanted to throw herself into her beloved's arms countless times, begging him to let her "die" like her elder sister. However, her honest and timid nature made her swallow her words again and again, and she could only wait bitterly for fate to decide her fate!
"Second Sister, don't be afraid. With me here, you have nothing to fear!" Baoyu gently cupped the girl's face in his hands, his eyes filled with unwavering confidence as he looked down at her. His earlier anger mingled with his current tenderness, causing him to blurt out, "Since the master disregards our father-daughter bond and wants to sell you off like merchandise, then I'll go and deal with him right now!"
"No, Baoyu, no… He's still my father! How can a daughter harbor any intention to harm her father?!" The kind-hearted girl grabbed Baoyu's fluttering robes, halting his imposing presence.
"Good sister, don't worry, I don't intend to kill him. I'm just using magic to change his mind!" Baoyu gently took Yingchun's hand, explaining his "gentle" methods and purpose with a smile.
Yingchun was initially delighted, but then she thought of the old eunuch driven mad by Baoyu's magic. The timid beauty shook her head rapidly, like a rattle-drum. "No, this won't do! You'll kill him!"
Honest people are often stubborn and inflexible. No matter how many times Baoyu assured her he wouldn't be as violent as he was with the old eunuch, the determined girl wouldn't believe him. Finally, she cried and threatened Baoyu to spare Jia She, the old man. "Baoyu, swear to me you won't harm my father. No matter how wrong he is, he gave me life. He's unkind, but I can't be unfilial! Please, for my sake, agree!"
Alas! Faced with Yingchun's stubbornness, Baoyu was both angry and amused. How had he ended up as the villain?! Oh well… For such a kind and forgiving girl, he would play the good guy for once, hoping not to become the fool he once was!
Under Baoyu's extremely earnest response, the charming young girl, who had been crying and laughing, finally remembered that she seemed to be the victim. A little embarrassed, she shyly asked her beloved, "Then...then how...can you persuade Father to change his mind?!"
Silence, a sudden silence! Baoyu's usual adversarial mindset had been shattered by the beauty's earlier plea. Unable to act impulsively, his thoughts had suddenly reached a dead end. The usually resourceful man had become a stubborn, silent child!
"How about this!" The honest Yingchun, under pressure and Baoyu's lack of ideas, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and came up with an effective idea. "How about you let me fake my 'death' once, like my eldest sister did, and then I'll live with her!"
Although the girl didn't say it explicitly, the deep affection in her beautiful eyes said it all. Fake death, while not real death, meant giving up everything—not only her status and position, but also her friends and family. No one would take this extremely helpless final step unless they loved someone to the core!
"Second Sister!" Baoyu, deeply moved, embraced the girl again. He felt incredibly fortunate to have such a beautiful woman's devotion; what more could he ask for?!
"This is too unfair to you, and the price is too high!" After a moment of deep thought, Baoyu finally regained his composure. A flash of inspiration brought him to the forefront of his long-planned scheme. His confident words, however, instantly caused Yingchun to lose her composure and become filled with sorrow and despair!
Chapter Eight: The Entanglement of the Disciple and Sister (Part Two)
"Good sister, I will never let you marry that wolf in sheep's clothing!" With a firm and powerful statement, Bao Yu expressed his desire to change the Dream of the Red Chamber. His words abruptly plunged the hopeful young woman into despair, almost unable to believe that Bao Yu would come up with such a terrible idea. "Why don't you marry someone else and thwart Sun Shaozu's scheme? I already have the best candidate; he is my good friend, the current Vice Minister of Rites, Shi Yu. I believe the Master will agree!"
"You…" Shock and sorrow brought tears streaming down Ying Chun's face. While Bao Yu continued talking to himself, the beauty suddenly felt a darkness before her eyes, her delicate body went limp, and
she fainted. "Ying Chun!" Bao Yu suddenly awoke from his excitement. In his moment of elation, he remembered that although many beauties knew Shi Yu's secret, the charming Ying Chun was not among them! Cursing himself for his foolishness, he grabbed the beauty's body and caught her, forgetting even his habit of taking advantage in his haste!
Thanks to her earlier loud crying, Yingchun's heart wasn't overly shrouded in gloom. A moment later, under Baoyu's frantic efforts to revive her, the beauty slowly regained consciousness.
Her long, elegant eyelids trembled slightly. As soon as Yingchun opened her beautiful eyes, the overjoyed Baoyu blurted out, "Shiyu is me, I am Shiyu… Good sister, listen to me!"
The incoherent fellow was filled with regret. Surprisingly, amidst his seemingly nonsensical explanation, Yingchun calmed down. The intelligent and reserved beauty resonated with the wicked man's heartstrings, hearing his anxious heart and sincere desires. Although it sounded unbelievable, Yingchun believed him unconditionally!
"Baoyu, I believe you! So what are you going to do? Father has already taken a liking to Sun Shaozu, how can you possibly win him over?" For the sake of her lifelong happiness, the beauty was even unafraid of discussing topics that young women usually shyly but also yearn for!
"Second Sister, Shi Yu was just for convenience..." Having already been frightened once, this time the fellow was particularly meticulous. Although Yingchun didn't press him, he proactively recounted the "facts" he had repeated many times before, and at the end, he even performed a face-changing magic trick, presenting Shi Yu's face to the beauty!
"Alright, I already said I believe you!" Although Yingchun knew it was the same person, her instinct as a well-bred young lady still made her both curious and shy, and she said coquettishly, "Baoyu, you should change back to your original appearance, it looks really awkward to me!"
"Sister, this is a huge secret, you can't tell the sisters!" Baoyu, remembering that "Shi Yu" had once teased Baochai and Tanchun, didn't want to be surrounded and beaten by the women, so he pretended to be extremely mysterious and solemn; although this secret should indeed be kept, at this moment, he was thinking more about women, beautiful women!
"Yes! I'll remember!" The gentle beauty nodded obediently, then returned to the previous topic with hopeful eyes, "Baoyu, tell me quickly, what good way do you have to change Father's mind? You promised me you wouldn't use magic to hurt him!"
"Sigh!" Baoyu was truly moved by the beauty's "adorable" stubbornness, and sighed inwardly, realizing that reforming Yingchun would indeed be a long process. "Good sister, isn't everything the master does just to become the next head of the family?! As long as I can help him achieve his goal directly, that's enough. Then I'll use that as a condition to buy you! Heh, heh... I'm not afraid the master won't agree!"
"You big bad guy! You lecherous wolf!" The beauty, hearing the scoundrel's lewd offer to "buy" her, couldn't help but throw a playful tantrum, her small fists pounding against him. But halfway through, her expression changed, and she excitedly threw herself into her beloved's arms like a fledgling swallow. "Baoyu, you're so good to me! I want to be yours for life!"
The position of head of the family was incredibly prestigious in the eyes of Yingchun and the others, yet Baoyu had given it up so readily for her! How could such a sincere heart from her beloved not stir the heart of this charming young woman, opening her heart to a surge of passion?!
The beauty's heart had already been completely captured by the scoundrel! Their eyes, filled with genuine affection, met unintentionally in the void, and an invisible spark illuminated their hearts, making them shine brightly. Ripples of passion began to spread and intensify, the passionate drama gradually spiraling out of control. Drawn by countless threads of love, the lips of the two lovers drew ever closer!
"Second Miss, Xiren and the others are outside looking for Second Master to return to his courtyard!" At this crucial moment, Siqi's trembling words startled the passionate siblings. Baoyu, whose desires were just beginning to rise, was abruptly interrupted. He glared hatefully at the unseen Xiren and Mushe, furious, and decided to burn them to ashes upon returning home, ignoring their pleas for mercy! Alas, his good deed—ruined again!
The tender mist had not yet dissipated, and the gentle morning sun had just risen. Amidst the heartfelt blessings of the women, Baoyu, determined to succeed, muttered Jia She's name in his heart, and confidently strode to the elegant arched gate of Yihong Courtyard!
"Ah!" The strong-willed Baoyu managed to suppress his gasp. The moment the gate opened, before he could even lift his foot, he was startled by the motionless figure standing before him.
"Greetings, Master!" Not only that, but before Baoyu could recover from his daze, the slender, petite girl suddenly knelt down. Her figure, which had blended seamlessly into the courtyard, transformed from stillness to motion, instantly bringing the entire morning to life.
"This..." Even the shrewd and exceptionally intelligent Baoyu was stunned by this completely unexpected and unbelievable turn of events! Upon closer inspection, who else could be kneeling on the ground but his fourth sister, Xichun?!
"Fourth sister, what are you doing? The ground is cold, get up quickly!" Baoyu was completely bewildered by the girl's abrupt words. He reached out to help Xichun's still-developing, slender body up.
"Master, please accept Xichun as your disciple!" The usually taciturn girl was as concise and stubborn as ever, struggling desperately to kneel back down on the cold bluestone slab.
"Fourth Miss?!" Xi Ren and the other women rushed over upon hearing the commotion, and were equally stunned by the bizarre scene before them. In disbelief, some even suspected that Bao Yu had used magic to manipulate the Fourth Miss! After the initial shock, Yu Chuan instinctively blurted out, "You wicked brother-in-law, what evil tricks have you used now? Release the Fourth Miss! Humph!"
Good heavens, she was innocent! ... Bao Yu, on the verge of tears, knew that explanations were useless. Given his long history of misdeeds, it wasn't surprising that he was being wronged! Even he himself wondered if he had unintentionally used some kind of bewitching spell on Xi Chun at some point, otherwise, how could such a strange situation have occurred?!
"Fourth Miss, get up quickly!" Xi Ren rushed forward to help the greatly "wronged" Xi Chun, her gentle eyes giving Bao Yu a reproachful look as she passed by!
"Don't help me up!" Xi Chun, true to her word-is-precise nature, stubbornly stared at Bao Yu without offering much explanation, saying, "Please, Master, accept me as your disciple! I, Jia Xi Chun, am devoted to the Dao and will never regret it!"
The other women then realized something was amiss. Seeing Xi Chun's expression, it was clear Bao Yu was the one being "threatened." Thinking this, they automatically swayed, making way for
the surrounded Bao Yu. Bao Yu, unable to lift Xi Chun, simply abandoned his young masterly manners and sat down in front of her, mimicking her tone and playfully replying, "Fourth Sister, I'm not your master, I'm your second brother! What's going on here? Explain yourself!"
"Here!" Xi Chun, true to her word-of-mouth nature, resolved such a complex issue with a single word, but handed over a letter.
The bewildered Bao Yu, sitting on the ground, unfolded the letter and read only a few large characters—"To attain the Great Dao, Second Master Jia!" The puzzled fellow stared at the delicate handwriting, both angry and amused. He knew without a doubt who was behind it all!
In the desolate wilderness outside the capital, Zhen Shiyin, flying on his sword, was astonished by his junior uncle's graceful movements. Truly a once-in-a-millennium genius! At such a young age, he had already broken through the Cloud-Soaring Realm; even the Grandmaster's power was probably no more than this! Ahead, Miaoyu
carried her junior sister, You Sanjie, whose magical power was weak, flying leisurely. The celestial beauty's face was filled with boundless joy and a hint of playfulness. She secretly thought to herself how fortunate she was to have had a quick wit and finally shaken off this little troublemaker, Xichun! The jade-like woman felt a chill run down her spine at the thought of Xichun's unwavering determination. She had already told her the sect rules forbade accepting disciples from outside, yet Xichun had clung to her for months without a moment's respite, even vowing to walk to the Great Wilderness Mountain to become a disciple and cultivate the Dao!
Even the celestial beauty's calm "Dao Heart" could be frightened. Fortunately, when things are at their worst, one must adapt; adaptation leads to success. The unfortunate Second Master Bao, under the deliberate scheme of the beautiful woman, reluctantly accepted the small trouble.
"Senior Sister, what are you thinking about? You're laughing so happily!" Sister You, flying hand in hand, had always admired her senior sister since childhood, and was naturally overjoyed to see her again after so long.
"Nothing, I'm just happy to be going back to the mountain!" Miao Yu's face flushed, and she casually brushed it off, cleverly changing the subject and lightly scolding, "Junior Sister, why didn't you come to see your senior sister when you got to the Jia family? If it weren't for this emergency summons from the sect, I wouldn't have known you were in the capital!"
"I...I didn't know...your whereabouts, Senior Sister!" Third Sister's voice trembled slightly. For the sake of her senior brother whom she had admired since childhood, the young girl had to bear lying to her beloved senior sister.
A low hissing sound of piercing energy swirled through the air, the turbulent air currents churning and swirling. Three long afterimages were seen trailing through the void, and in an instant, the figures of the Great Wilderness Mountain disciples had vanished.
Full of confidence, Miaoyu's heart was overflowing with her lover's boundless affection. Although she spoke of the seriousness of the situation to Baoyu, the beauty wasn't overly worried. Not only was her master an enlightened and virtuous person, but his prophecy also ensured she would never leave her beloved's side!
Would everything truly unfold as expected? Would everything be as Miaoyu wished? Perhaps yes, perhaps no! Otherwise, how could there be the saying, "Heaven's will is unpredictable"?! Just
as the celestial beauty smiled serenely, Baoyu lamented his misfortune. After reading the letter, he quickly understood the beauty's clever way of "retaliating." If he had such a clingy disciple by his side, where would he, as "master," find the time to steal kisses and lust?!
"Fourth sister, your second brother isn't some reclusive master. Miaoyu was just joking," Baoyu's invincible sincerity even fooled the little girl. "Sister, you should go back and rest. When the fairy returns, your second brother will definitely help you fulfill your wish!"
With countless successful experiences, the guy secretly gloated. "You little Miaoyu, just wait and see how I add fuel to the fire, so you'll know what it means to be heartbroken when you get back!"
Before his confident smile could even reach his lips, Baoyu's usually foolproof sincerity faltered. Xichun, kneeling on the ground, unusually spoke in rapid succession, calmly and mercilessly exposing Baoyu's lie, "Second brother, don't lie to me! I saw you fighting with the fairy clearly yesterday, and the fairy even said that you are a celestial being descended to earth to guide mortals to immortality!"
Wow... Miaoyu really went too far! The cold sweat on Baoyu's forehead finally dried. He had originally thought that the celestial beauty's sneak attack yesterday was just a whim to try something different, but he never expected that she had dug a big pit for him to jump into happily!
"This..." Baoyu was speechless with embarrassment. Seeing Xiren and the other girls watching the show with glee, he felt even more depressed!
"Second brother, I also saw you force yourself on her after you defeated the fairy..." To Baoyu's utter surprise, the usually taciturn Xichun uttered such shocking words. The shameful act of a lecherous wolf was about to be heard by the watchful girls.
"Fourth Sister, Second Brother has made up his mind. Since we're siblings, if I don't teach you, who will?" Bao-yu, deeply in love with his sister, spoke boldly, but inwardly he was flustered and interrupted the girl's threat. He changed the subject helplessly, saying, "However, you should still call me Brother Bao. Let's not be master and disciple, but brother and sister!"
Xi-chun, who was usually silent, didn't say anything more, but a glint of shrewdness flashed in her lowered beautiful eyes. Seeing that Brother Bao was very uncomfortable under the sharp gazes of the girls, the girl's heart was filled with joy. Who told Second Brother to be so capable but not take the initiative to teach her! This was just a small punishment. Let's see if he dares to keep secrets in the future!
Indeed, there were no weaklings among the Jia family women. Even the usually unassuming Fourth Sister was actually quite sharp. The unique fragrance of the delicate young lady intoxicated the shrewd Second Master Bao, making him dizzy and disoriented.
"Master, please have some tea!" Perhaps fearing that her beloved Bao-gege might change his mind later, or perhaps afraid that he wouldn't teach her everything he knew, Xi-chun insisted on the master-disciple address with a mix of pleading and threatening. She even went so far as to perform the formal apprenticeship ceremony under the watchful eyes of Xi-ren and the other ladies. Fortunately, the girl was reasonable enough that, after Bao-yu's repeated assurances, she reluctantly agreed to continue addressing him as brother and sister in public and to keep this a secret for the time being.
"Hmm!" Though he felt a hint of amusement, hearing someone address him so respectfully at this moment filled Bao-yu with an uncontrollable joy. For the first time, the pride and responsibility of being a teacher lingered in his heart!
Amidst the cheers and jubilation of Xiren and the other women, every corner of Yihong Courtyard was filled with a joyful atmosphere, making the maids and servants guarding the outer courtyard extremely envious. In the vast Jia family, only Yihong Courtyard was paradise, a sacred place of dreams!
"Master, where are you going?!" Seeing that it was getting late, Baoyu, worried about his precious Yingchun, hurried towards the courtyard gate again, only to be stopped by his newly accepted disciple. It would be more accurate to call Xichun his tail or vine than his disciple, and the young girl's heart was constantly echoing the fairy's wise words before she left: "If you want your brother Bao to sincerely teach you skills, you must follow him closely, until he's annoyed and afraid, then he will teach you great supernatural powers! Otherwise, with Baoyu's lazy nature, he won't be a good master!"
The celestial beauty's words were reasonable and insightful, hitting Baoyu's weak spot. Meanwhile, Miaoyu's unspoken thoughts lingered in the beauty's heart: "Hmph! Baoyu, you heartless playboy, how will you continue to flirt with other women?!"
Ha, ha… even a celestial being fallen to earth knows jealousy!
"Fourth Sister, Master has urgent business to attend to. You play with Xiren and the others for a while!" The awkward address elicited smiles from the girls, but it did nothing to persuade the stubborn girl.
"Master, I want to go!" Xichun said, then fell silent, ignoring her master's attempts to persuade her. She followed Baoyu at the slightest movement, faithfully tormenting the poor, fragile heart of the Second Master!
Alas! Their happy life was slipping away! The helpless master glanced back at his seemingly calm and indifferent disciple. The quietude in the girl's eyes only fueled his anger. He sighed again and had no choice but to accept this painful reality. Disheartened,
the Second Master didn't directly negotiate with Jia She. Instead, he cleverly chose a roundabout tactic, hoping to exert strong psychological pressure on his opponent before gaining the upper hand in the final negotiations. With this in mind, the Second Master leisurely arrived at the Old Madam's residence.
"Grandmother, Yu'er greets you!" A true man should be broad-minded. After some time, Bao Yu had completely forgotten his discord with the old lady, his heart filled only with the old lady's long-standing doting care for him!
"My Yu'er is so good. But you haven't visited me for several days. Something must have happened today, right?" The old lady doted on her grandson to the core and regarded him as the future hope of the Jia family. Of course, she was biased towards him!
"Little Ancestor, Little Sister greets you!" Daiyu, Tanchun, and Baochai came more often and earlier than Bao Yu. Lin Daiyu even teased him, covering her mouth and giggling. The girl's reserve and intelligence were fully revealed in her smiles and smirks.
Chapter Nine: The Beauty Poetry Club in Springtime
"Heh, heh... Little Ancestor greets Lin Daiyu!" Bao Yu was not annoyed but delighted by the teasing of the beautiful Youlan. He cleverly retaliated with Lin Daiyu's words, which immediately made all the women in the room laugh together for a long time.
"Grandmother, your two little jades are about to rebel! Aren't you going to discipline them properly?!" Baochai walked gracefully to the old lady's side, and while tenderly massaging the old lady's shoulders and back, she looked at Baoyu and teased him softly.
Overjoyed, the old lady seemed much younger amidst the harmonious family joy. She spread her arms wide and laughed, "Both of you are my precious darlings! Come quickly and let your grandmother give you two little darlings a good hug, hehe..."
Before Baoyu and Daiyu could respond, Tanchun rushed into the old lady's arms, half-pouting and half-complaining, "Grandmother only likes the talkative Brother Bao and Sister Lin, and doesn't like the quiet Third Sister!"
"Nonsense!" Grandmother Jia smiled, feigning reproach, and gently patted the Third Sister's shoulder, saying, "I like them all, whether they're talkative or not. I like not only you, the sharp-tongued Third Sister who even scolds the old lady, but I also like your usually quiet eldest sister-in-law!"
Li Wan sat dignifiedly beside the old lady. Among the women, she was the oldest and most composed. The virtuous and beautiful young woman replied softly, "Who doesn't know that Grandmother is the fairest of all? Of course, your granddaughter-in-law respects you!"
“Grandmother, I’ve thought it through. You’ve doted on me for so many years, and now it’s time for me to repay you!” After a bit of playful banter, Baoyu’s expression turned serious, and he got straight to the point. “I’ve decided! To bring glory to the Jia family, I must shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the Jia family. I will not hesitate to take on the role of head of the family in a month!”
“Ah…” The women’s gasps of surprise rose and fell, some parting their lips to utter the words, others their hearts trembling with excitement. It wasn’t that they didn’t believe in Baoyu’s abilities, but they couldn’t believe that this usually lazy fellow would be so enthusiastic about family matters. Could it be that he had truly turned over a new leaf?!
"Good, good...that's wonderful!" The old lady's eyes brimmed with joy, tears welling up with barely suppressed emotion. She exclaimed with immense relief, "Now I can rest easy! It also saves your good-for-nothing uncle and Zhen-ge from ruining the family harmony! Otherwise, I wouldn't have the face to meet your grandfather in the afterlife!"
The joyful moment passed quickly, and the elderly lady, unable to resist the drowsiness, reluctantly left. The wise and magnanimous Baochai led the way, taking her leave.
"Brother Bao, you've deceived us so badly!" The sisters, having left the main room, didn't immediately disperse. Instead, they surrounded Bao-er-ye with displeasure. Daiyu, her jade-like face serene, half-jokingly complained, "In the second month of spring, when the grass grows and the orioles fly...did you improvise this poem in front of the Princess and the others?"
"This..." Bao-yu never imagined his "world-shaking" talent would have such a negative effect at this moment. Faced with such a mysterious matter, even with two mouths, he couldn't explain himself.
"Hmph! Does Brother Bao think we sisters aren't worthy of your talent?!" Daiyu wasn't about to let this unexpected guy off so easily. The usually stunningly talented "reincarnation of Xi Shi" frowned slightly, making her even more endearing. Perhaps even the real Xi Shi couldn't have been more charming!
"Don't blame Baoyu, everyone. I think he must have had his reasons for keeping it from us sisters," Baochai, as expected, was incredibly understanding. Her beautiful face blossomed into a radiant smile, her voluptuous figure unparalleled among the flowers. Her thoughtful words made Baoyu very happy, but the beauty quickly changed the subject, cleverly and naturally cutting off all his escape routes. "Now that Brother Bao can finally display his talent, he certainly doesn't need to hide it from us sisters anymore, Brother Bao, isn't that right?"
"This..." The illusory Baoyu tenderly wiped the eldest brother's sweat, but the more he wiped, the more cold sweat he produced. Faced with the invisible pressure of the women's captivating eyes, the Second Master Bao felt a terrifying danger, as if he were halfway into the void.
“Of course I won’t refuse Sister Bao’s request,” Bao Yu’s eyes immediately fell on the smiling Li Wan, and a savior appeared in his mind. He naturally turned to his sister-in-law and said, “Sister Wan, how is Lan’er’s studies these days? I’ll come to Daoxiang Village tomorrow to tutor him!”
“Great!” Li Wan was even more delighted with Bao Yu’s ability to teach children than his talent for poetry. She had long harbored this idea, but she thought Brother Bao was just saying it casually and wouldn’t take it seriously. As someone who loved her son dearly, she was naturally overjoyed. “Lan’er has been making a fuss several times these past few days since he hasn’t seen you. If Brother Bao can help me discipline Lan’er, I’ll be so grateful!”
“Sister Wan, don’t worry, I will definitely raise a son who will become a top scholar for you!” Bao Yu held onto this topic firmly, and the other women were indeed too embarrassed to interrupt Li Wan’s excited mood. They swallowed their dissatisfaction out of respect for their sister-in-law.
After a few pleasantries, Baoyu casually bowed to his sisters and said, "I'll go prepare for tomorrow's class now, sisters, I'll head back first!"
Before he finished speaking, the sweating man hurriedly took long strides and fled in a disheveled state. Xichun, who had been silent all along, also bowed to her sisters and silently chased after her brother and master. The girls, caught off guard, were all stunned again, secretly lamenting that strange things happened every day, but today was especially strange!
"Oh dear!" After a moment, Tanchun was the first to react. Her beautiful face flashed with annoyance, and the elegant lady stamped her foot in regret, saying, "Oh no, Brother Bao has made an excuse to slip away again!"
"That fellow is truly cunning, actually using Sister Wan to get away with it!" Daiyu's delicate face showed a subtle expression of both anger and amusement. Even now, she had not yet recovered from the serene state brought on by Baoyu's wonderful poem!
"Yes, it's also my fault for being confused for a moment!" Gentle Li Wan, reminded by the other girls, finally realized that she had become Baoyu's tool for escape. She was even more amused and exasperated. Her uncle was sometimes a heroic and upright man, and sometimes as clever and funny as a child who never grew up. Now, with his unparalleled talent that could astound the world, she truly felt a deep sense of "surprises every day, miracles every day"!
"Hmph! We can't let him get away with this!" Tan Chun was most annoyed with her half-brother. They had kept their sibling relationship a secret for over ten years, knowing full well her lifelong love of poetry, calligraphy, and painting, yet he had deliberately played dumb. The tall, beautiful woman's clear eyes darted around, and in a flash, a brilliant idea struck her. "Brother Bao loves lively gatherings. Why don't we start a poetry club and invite Xiang Yun over as well? With everyone working together, we can surely force Brother Bao to act! What do you think of my idea?"
"A poetry club?! Hmm, a great idea!" Bao Chai's magnanimous expression also showed delight. Always a woman of great talent, she also loved music, chess, calligraphy, and painting in her spare time. Now that all her sisters were gathered together, she was naturally overjoyed and had endless fun. The young ladies, who were often idle in their chambers, were eager to have this opportunity to showcase their talents!
"Third Miss, what a brilliant idea! Let's gather all the sisters in the garden, and everyone with a skill should participate, not just in poetry!" Daiyu's hatred for Baoyu was about to explode, her teeth slightly clenched as she spoke in a heavenly voice, "Second Sister is best at chess, Third Sister is good at painting, Fourth Sister is a natural-born zither player, and Baochai is naturally good at poetry, while I also know a little about poetry. Let's join forces and give him a 'challenge,' and see if he dares to bully us girls again!"
Amid the cheers of the other girls, Li Wan said softly with a smile, "Speaking of which, I don't have any great skills. How about I be the host and provide the venue? I'll volunteer to be the head of the competition, what do you say?"
"Eldest Sister-in-law is perfect to be the head of the competition," Baochai was also in high spirits, cooperating with Daiyu's ruthless approach to Brother Bao, and said with a light laugh, "However, Eldest Sister-in-law is very skillful, how about we set up another round of miscellaneous arts? Let's use your specialty, pitch-pot, as the round!"
"And then there's Xiangyun. She always boasts about her martial arts skills, which even men can't match, and she always laments that she can't find an opportunity to show them off among her sisters. Now, why not have her devise another challenge? It'll surely leave Brother Bao humiliated!" Tan Chun's mind sparkled with brilliant ideas as she thought about taking revenge on Bao Yu. Ingenious plans flowed like a spring!
Li Wan, being the eldest, quickly came up with a proper plan. "Sisters, it's currently the time for the Yuanfei's funeral. Let's wait until the funeral is over before we officially begin the ceremony. But this is just for now. You can think about it some more. Once the time is right, we'll catch Bao Yu off guard!"
The bright sunshine danced and cheered, the birds in the trees sang melodiously, and the early spring breeze made all the women feel refreshed. Only Bao Er Ye, who had deliberately taken Xi Chun out for a stroll, felt a chill inexplicably. A strong sense of foreboding made him look up at the sky, subconsciously searching for the dark clouds hidden beneath.
"Disciple, isn't it much more fun outside than at home?" The incompetent master was actually taking his lightly dressed younger sister disciple to linger in the bustling city. This was partly to give Jia She time to panic, and partly to stimulate Xi Chun's youthful curiosity and vitality, preventing her from constantly pestering him to teach her some Taoist magic.
Thinking of this, Bao Yu smiled bitterly to himself. He was indeed incredibly powerful, but these supernatural abilities came from nowhere. He didn't even know the most basic meditation and breathing exercises, so how could he teach Xi Chun?! Was he supposed to pass on the "method of movement" to the young girl?!
Heh, heh… Surrounded by the intoxicating fragrance so close at hand, Bao Yu's heart stirred with longing. Although he immediately suppressed this desire deep within his mind, once the seed of desire was sown in his heart, how difficult it was to prevent it from taking root and sprouting!
"Clap, clap..." The encouraging applause was loud and clear. The illusory Baoyu, full of anticipation, exclaimed, "Good idea! If Fourth Sister pressures you again, just do this to her!"
A thousand thoughts raced through his mind in an instant. Faced with the bustling world, eight or nine out of ten men and women would be swept away by its allure, but this time, Baoyu had encountered this one and only. Xichun, by nature indifferent and unmoved, rolled her eyes at her master, showing no respect whatsoever, her words as precious as gold: "Boring!"
After these two words, the fragrant girl fell silent, making the initially interested Baoyu feel extremely uncomfortable, secretly lamenting that this disciple was too difficult to handle! The
persistent Baoyu's mind raced. Gazing at the slender girl's jade-like, snow-white face, he couldn't help but ponder, "People say that beauties are like jade, so do all women love the purity, beauty, nobility, and elegance of jade?"
"Fourth Sister, let your second brother take you inside for a look!" A sudden inspiration struck Baoyu, who dragged the young girl's hand into a jade shop of moderate size. Xichun, though equally uninterested, never missed a chance to go anywhere Baoyu went, so she followed listlessly.
A dazzling array of jade pieces, from large to small, from rough to exquisite, filled the shopkeeper's eyes. While not comparable to the Jia family's furnishings, they were still quite remarkable. The enthusiastic Baoyu relentlessly tried to entice Xichun, ignoring the shopkeeper's attempts to distract her.
Unfortunately, the Fourth Sister's icy expression remained unchanged. Except for a brief glance at a small, simple, emerald-green love lock, she moved on quickly.
"Shopkeeper, wrap this up for me!" Though it was just a fleeting glance, the ever-vigilant Baoyu was overjoyed. As long as he could distract his clingy sister and apprentice, he didn't care about the meaning of the item, or even the price, and brazenly shoved it into Xichun's hand!
The naive Xichun, oblivious to the world's ways, didn't understand the meaning of the love lock. Unwilling to argue with her master and brother, the younger sister casually slipped it into her bosom, accepting this special gift that a beautiful young woman would only receive once in her life. At that moment, Xichun secretly decided to give it to her maidservant to wear when she returned home.
The shrewd shopkeeper, of course, saw Baoyu, a scion of a wealthy family, as a super sucker. He was in high spirits after ripping off his customers, and his habitual flattery as he saw them off immediately made the two confused young people pause, feeling embarrassed and flustered!
"Young master, please have a safe journey! You have excellent taste! This love lock, though small, is made by a famous craftsman and has been blessed by a master. It's a perfect match for your wife; you two will surely grow old together, have many children and grandchildren, and enjoy wealth and prosperity… Young master, madam, please come again next time!"
Ah! How could this be?! With the shopkeeper's "kind" reminder, Baoyu and Xichun finally understood the meaning of the "love lock"! But now that things had come to this, any explanation would only make matters worse, so they had no choice but to hurry away from the shopkeeper's incessant "blessings.
" "Fourth Sister, what I was doing just now was..." Bao-yu, his face flushed, hurriedly tried to explain the misunderstanding as they
had escaped to a distance. "Brother Bao, I understand!" Xi-chun's usually fair cheeks were also flushed, and the young girl tightly twisted the hem of her clothes, interrupting Bao-yu's explanation with a cold and urgent voice: "I'll give her to Ru-hua to play with when I get back!"
After this commotion, the siblings' minds were already in a delicate state, and they had lost their interest in playing. Bao-yu looked up and estimated that it was about time, so he turned around and, without saying another word, took Xi-chun and headed home.
The journey was unusually peaceful. Not only were the "master and disciple" lost in their own thoughts, but even the passersby reflected in their minds seemed to find peace. The world around them was magically calm for a moment. Their chaotic thoughts automatically filtered out all other noises, and all they could hear was a thousand horses galloping in their hearts. Xi Chun even subconsciously touched the "love lock" in her bosom, and her pace quickened in that instant, extremely anxious to give this burning object away immediately!
"What?! Is this really true?!" The unexpected blow made Jia She instantly pale. The once confident old man lost all his confidence, and hearing the old lady's reaction, he plummeted to the bottom.
"Your Excellency, what I said is absolutely true," the trusted servant, already bowing low, affirmed with utmost deference, "It's all over the main house now, and many old women and wives have witnessed and heard it with their own eyes and ears!"
Alas! It's over! Jia She slumped weakly into his armchair. With Bao Yu's advantages, not only was he no match, but even with Jia Zhen and the others added to the mix, they wouldn't stand a chance!
That untrustworthy brat! Jia She recalled Bao Yu's previous words and felt a surge of anger and shame. His fierce and cruel heart instantly extinguished any remaining familial affection. The usually domineering old man's thoughts had barely formed when the terrifying power of the "Red Mansion" guards brought him back to reality!
Using the Jia family's thugs against those guys was like throwing an egg against a rock. Besides, how many Jia family members would actually risk their lives for him? He feared that his underlings, eager to curry favor with Bao Yu, would line up all the way to the Grand View Garden!
"Master, Second Master Bao from the West Mansion has come to pay his respects!" The servant's announcement jolted Jia She from his endless worries. He was both surprised and furious, secretly thinking to himself, "This little brat Baoyu dares to come see me? Is he here to show off?!" The old man, lacking real insight, made wild guesses based on his own experience, but he had no reason not to see Baoyu. Whatever his intentions, he, the master, wanted to see!
"Put this here; put that there!" Before Baoyu even arrived, a string of gifts was carried into the hall by servants, leaving the already depressed Jia She utterly bewildered and lost in a fog. How could mere gifts possibly quell the resentment over the usurpation of power?!
Despite his inner turmoil, Jia She's eyes still burned with an uncontrollable fervor as he gazed upon the array of precious gifts before him. Among the gifts from Baoyu were deer antlers, century-old wild ginseng, rare sable fur, and various novelties from the West. What Jia She coveted most were the Red Mansion brand premium cigarettes, which money couldn't buy. Truly befitting the head of the Red Mansion, even his sworn enemy was itching to possess them!
"Nephew greets the Master!" Amidst the clamor, the smiling Second Master Bao finally emerged from the myriad gifts. His elegant demeanor showed neither arrogance nor embarrassment, causing the thoughtful Jia She to pause in surprise, his curiosity about Baoyu's intentions growing even stronger!
"Yu'er, why have you suddenly sent such a lavish gift to this old man? I, your uncle, cannot accept it!" His greedy eyes finally settled on the mountain of gifts, but Jia She, harboring resentment, forced himself to restrain his greed and politely declined Bao Yu's overtures with a hint of displeasure.
"My lord, you misunderstand. This is not a gift from me," Bao Yu said calmly, sitting leisurely in his guest seat. "This is a gift from Vice Minister Shi of the Ministry of Rites, sent by your nephew to pay respects to you!"
"Vice Minister Shi?!" Jia She was stunned. After a moment, he finally understood who Bao Yu was referring to. The name "Shi Yu" was well-known in the Jia family; without Shi Yu, there would be no Red Mansion! The old man, utterly astonished, asked with a bewildered expression, "I have no relation to Lord Shi, so why would he suddenly send such a generous gift?!"
Baoyu didn't reply directly, but instead began to lavish praise on Shi Yu, concluding with "sincere" flattery, "My lord, although my brother here has never met you, he has long admired your esteemed reputation, so he specially asked his nephew to pay his respects to you!"
The old man, still puzzled, took the opportunity of the servants serving tea to ponder deeply. This Shi Yu was undoubtedly a top talent; no one could do without his help. Only with Shi Yu's presence could the incense in the Red Mansion become as valuable as mountains of gold and silver! It was certainly a good thing that such a talented young man, a high-ranking official, was showing him favor, but his deep friendship with the disliked Baoyu made one wonder about his true intentions.
Thinking of this, Jia She feigned a haughty smile, waving his hand to erase his heartache. "It's good that Lord Shi is willing to befriend me, but there's no need for such formalities. Yu'er, you should take the gift back later!"
"My lord, please hear me out," Bao Yu said, no longer wanting to waste time with Jia She, his expression changing to a serious tone as he went straight to the point: "Actually, Brother Shi wants to propose marriage to you. He has long heard of Second Sister's virtuous and kind nature, and the two are a perfect match, a match made in heaven! Brother Shi's career is now bright, and his future achievements will be limitless. He and Second Sister are a good match, and I hope you will grant his request!"
Whew! Jia She let out a long sigh of relief. All his hard work and pondering had turned out to be for this very matter! A sudden thought struck the old man, and his anger flared again. He cursed inwardly for a long time, "You, Jia Baoyu, not only do you intend to seize my position as head of the family, but now you want your man to marry my daughter—no way!
" "Yu'er, Lord Shi is indeed a dragon among men, but Yingchun is still young, and I am not considering her marriage for the time being!" The old man didn't even bother to feign enthusiasm, his tone cold as he directly rejected Baoyu's offer, and his expression turned icy as he waved for him to leave.
"Master, actually, I am quite conflicted about this!" The shrewd Baoyu's words piqued Jia She's curiosity. "On the one hand, I hope Brother Shi and Second Sister can get married and create a beautiful story, but if he really wants to have a wedding, then there will be no one to manage the affairs of the Red Chamber, and I will have to personally take charge day and night with those mundane tasks. My original wish to do my best for the Jia family will also be lost!" "
What does Yu'er mean...?" Jia She's heart pounded, and he asked nervously, unsure of what to do. His previously extinguished hope began to rekindle!
Chapter Ten: Rekindled Feelings
"Master is a wise man, why should I be so frank?" Bao Yu smiled gently, leisurely taking a sip of fragrant tea. The confident fellow wasn't worried about the old man's disapproval! If anything went wrong, it would only be Jia She's own fault. The "fake" Bao Yu from the future wasn't a stubborn fool clinging to oaths; his all-powerful "Soul-Capturing Eye" was still waiting!
"Good, good... Yu'er is indeed my good nephew!" The old man's mind raced with thoughts. He hadn't expected such an unexpected surprise, and he certainly hadn't imagined that Baoyu would go to such lengths for a friend—what a fool!
Thinking this, Jia She's greed surged, and he subtly pressed his advantage, "Of course I'm happy for Yu'er's kindness, but you know about your brother Zhen..."
"Don't worry, Uncle, we're family, I'll naturally help you!" The two became increasingly happy, their address becoming ever more intimate. To an outsider, they would definitely think they were a close uncle and nephew, as close as father and son!
"Ha, ha... Someone, prepare the wine!" "In a single day, Jia She experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, from hope to despair, and then from despair to the prospect of success. His once lofty ambitions had suddenly come true! This series of shocks had already overwhelmed the old man, and his maniacal laughter, echoing throughout the East Mansion with Bao Yu's soft accompaniment, reverberated for a long time.
Amidst the laughter and revelry of the Rongguo East Mansion, the Ningguo Mansion was filled with dread, everyone gripped by fear by the roar of anger. A dark cloud hung over the place!
'What?! How could this be?!' Almost identical words of shock escaped Jia Zhen's lips. He, too, was constantly watching the old lady's every move and learned of this devastating news immediately. Seeing the key to the Jia family's treasure trove slipping through his fingers, a far more sinister and cruel green light flickered in Jia Zhen's eyes than Jia She's.
'Father, I've got something good!'" "Jia Rong, brimming with excitement, pushed open the door. His lustful desire overwhelmed him, and he didn't immediately notice Jia Zhen's livid face. He excitedly held up a jade bottle, 'Father, look what this is! This is a potent aphrodisiac I got from a friend for ten taels of gold! Heh, heh… tonight we'll add it to Mother's tea, and then I can have my wish fulfilled!'
'You scoundrel!' Jia Zhen's patience had reached its limit, erupting like a volcano. His boundless anger was vented on his good-for-nothing son. 'You good-for-nothing, what can you do all day besides women?!'
'Father, I…' The excited little beast froze instantly, his face turning ashen, terrified and speechless. Though he dared not utter a word of argument, he felt deeply wronged, a silent resentment echoing in his heart, 'I learned this from you, Father! What bad luck!'"
"Huh!" A strong sense of surprise flashed in Jia Rong's eyes. Why had his father's temperament changed so drastically?! Could it be that he couldn't bear to let his son enjoy his wife? Wasn't he always the one who preferred to keep the good stuff in the family and keep everyone at home? How strange! Could his father be possessed?!
A thousand thoughts swirled and intertwined, before finally bursting out in a strong question, "Father, what's wrong with you? What did I do wrong?"
"Slap!" A loud slap made Jia Rong tremble. Although Jia Zhen didn't have much skill, he still held a military position in the court. One slap made his son see stars and feel terrified!
"You didn't even know about such a big thing. You'd probably be a fool even if someone killed you!" Jia Zhen's anger subsided slightly. He sat heavily back in his armchair and recounted the matter of Bao Yu in a resentful voice.
"Damn it!" Jia Rong hadn't learned any skills, but he'd certainly picked up a ton of ruthlessness. He roared violently, "Father, don't worry, I'll find someone to secretly kill him. Then it'll be your world!"
"Hmph!" Jia Zhen snorted coldly, almost slapping his stupid son again. He said disdainfully, "You think your cronies can kill Jia Baoyu? Even if you succeed by chance, how can you do it flawlessly?! I'll probably be buried with you!"
"Then what do we do?" Jia Rong was used to Jia Zhen's angry rebukes. He even had to sacrifice his wife, let alone endure being scolded! The carefree fellow racked his brains but couldn't find a way to deal with Baoyu. "Father, are we just going to sit
here and watch him become the head of the family?!" "I won't let him get away with that!" Jia Zhen's sinister eyes flashed with a fierce light. Finally, he waved his hand helplessly and sighed, "You can go now. I'll inform you when I have a solution. Have people closely monitor everything happening in the west and report back immediately. Do you understand?"
"Yes, son understands!" Jia Rong bowed and withdrew, subconsciously touching the jade bottle in his robes, feeling greatly disappointed. He had thought he could finally unleash his beastly power tonight, but unexpectedly, this turn of events had occurred! That annoying Jia Baoyu! One day I'll make him kick the bucket! Why is it that only he, a man, is allowed to live in the Grand View Garden, while I can't even enter the gate?!
Those who lose power are naturally furious and ashamed, but even the once-dominant Baoyu is not having an easy time. Unexpected criticism and opposition have shattered his smugness, and all his schemes have vanished under the watchful eyes of a group of beauties!
"No! How can Second Sister marry that strange man?! Isn't this like escaping the wolf's mouth only to fall into the tiger's den?!" Baoyu excitedly rushed into Zilingzhou to report the good news to his beloved Yingchun, only to find that all the sisters in the Grand View Garden were there caring for Yingchun. Before he could finish his triumphant news, Tanchun interrupted him. The always bold and decisive Tanchun still vividly remembered Shi Yu's neuroticism, and her straightforward and cheerful personality made her oppose him loudly without hesitation!
"Third sister, Young Master Shi is Baoyu's good friend. I've heard he's upright and very capable, and also a court official. How can you say anything bad about him?" Overjoyed, Yingchun naturally had to speak highly of her "husband," her gentle words of praise making Baoyu very happy!
"Second sister, you don't know, Young Master Shi seems quite outstanding on the surface, but..." Tanchun, her voice trembling with excitement, vividly recalled the scene from that day. She had intended to help Yingchun criticize Shi Yu, but unexpectedly, it turned into a vivid performance of madness, making everyone burst into laughter. Yingchun was undoubtedly the one laughing the most. The charming beauty couldn't believe her beloved had such talent—even a madman could fake it! She couldn't help but give Baoyu a playful, flirtatious glance!
"Does such a person really exist?" Li Wan, half-doubting and half-amused, turned her gaze to the strangely looking Baoyu. The dignified beauty couldn't believe the renowned Young Master Shi was such a person!
"Ha, ha..." Faced with this situation, Bao Yu could only secretly regret that his acting skills had been too good, turning the originally tall and handsome Young Master Shi into someone everyone hated overnight! The poor fellow now had to clear Shi Yu of his slander, truly a case of being both made and broken by Bao Yu!
"Third sister, you haven't seen Brother Shi's outstanding qualities. With his extraordinary talent, he would never let Second Sister suffer the slightest grievance!"
The girls, who had already formed their opinions, were greatly skeptical of Bao Yu's solemn guarantee. Even the usually indifferent Xi Chun expressed concern for Second Sister's marriage, her slightly shaking head completely negating Bao Yu's words!
“Brother Bao, you make it sound so easy! Even if a madman has extraordinary talent, he's still just a brilliant madman. How can he possibly bring happiness to Second Sister?!” Daiyu, always sharp-tongued, was especially ruthless towards Baoyu. “What are you really up to? Aren't you deliberately pushing Second Sister into a fire pit?!”
Before Baoyu, who was still trying to smile bitterly, could respond, Lin Daiyu, born with extraordinary intelligence and beauty, had already hit the nail on the head. “Since you're willing to give up your position as head of the family for Second Sister, Master must be overjoyed. It would be easy for you to ask him to cancel the marriage with the Sun family. Why bother arranging a marriage for the Shi family? Isn't that redundant?! Give me a reason!”
Good heavens! What kind of world is this?! Baoyu, pressured by the women, was drenched in cold sweat. For the first time in his life, he secretly blamed Heaven for making all the women so intelligent and beautiful!
“Don’t blame Baoyu,” seeing her younger brother being wronged and harassed because of her, the older sister, Yingchun, stepped forward in a moment of desperation, overcoming her innate timidity and shyness to explain in a hurried voice, “This…this was all my…my idea, I really like…Young Master Shi!”
Her shy and hesitant words were intermittent, but they greatly surprised all the women. They never expected that Yingchun, who was always timid and conservative, would say such “bold” words!
"Second Sister, you should think twice!" The elegant and poised Baochai, her composure kicking in, was the first to recover from her shock. To persuade Yingchun not to make a foolish decision, the graceful beauty abandoned her usual poise and solemnly revealed her innermost secret, "To be honest, Second Sister, Third Sister and I were also very curious about that Young Master Shi. However, upon meeting him, he is definitely not as impressive as he's been portrayed. Although he is as skilled in business as rumored, he is eccentric and superficial!"
"Ah!" Yingchun exclaimed genuinely, not because she had heard Shi Yu's "true colors," but because she was astonished by Baochai and Tanchun's boldness, and by Baoyu's strange attitude towards the two women. It was neither like his usual wicked nature nor his usual wise demeanor. Why was he playing tricks on Baochai and Tanchun?!
The alluring beauties, of course, couldn't understand Bao Yu's complex thoughts, while the only one who did was currently filled with remorse for his past actions. If he couldn't successfully persuade the women, who knew what trouble these clever girls would cause out of nowhere!
Thinking of this, a brilliant idea flashed into Bao Yu's mind, and a clever plan surfaced again. He could make Sister Bao and Third Sister afraid of Shi Yu, so he certainly had the ability to change their opinions again.
"Ha, ha..." A sudden, inexplicable burst of laughter echoed through the space where everyone was. Bao Yu, laughing hysterically, forced out a few tears of laughter, finally managing to stop his staggering figure under the extremely astonished gazes of the women, who looked at him as if he were a madman!
"Brother Bao, what's wrong with you? Have you gone mad too?!" Tan Chun feigned concern, reaching out to touch Bao Yu's forehead, teasingly asking, "Not hot?! Strange! Looks like you really have gone mad!"
"You silly girl, you're the one who's mad!" Bao Yu's playful expression vanished, and he pushed away Tan Chun's mischievous hand, deliberately using a mysterious tone to pique the curiosity of the women, "I'm laughing at two fools who've been tricked, heh, heh..."
Before the light laughter faded, Bao Yu's voice trembled with a deep smirk, "I once heard Shi Yu mention a popular Western method of fooling people: if you want to play a trick on someone, use the 'three evils' of food to test their mental endurance. Nine times out of ten, the test subject will be so frightened that they'll run away!"
Before Baochai and Tanchun could even change color, Baoyu delivered the final blow with glee. Unable to contain his laughter, he pointed at the two women, saying haltingly, "Ha, ha... I can't believe... someone actually fell for it... Ha, ha... I'm dying of laughter!"
Baochai and Tanchun's faces flushed instantly, a mixture of embarrassment and anger rising within them. The two clever women, suppressing their rage, focused all their attention on Baoyu. With his unwavering "sincere" expression and the undeniable truth in his words, they couldn't detect a single flaw!
"Brother Bao, you wouldn't be talking about Sister Bao and Third Miss, would you?!" At this crucial moment, Daiyu betrayed the young man, helping him out. While the women were generally very close, they also loved to tease each other in such trivial matters. Lin Daiyu, of course, wouldn't let such an opportunity pass by!
"You naughty second brother!" Tan Chun's lips curled into a smile, almost overwhelmed by shyness. However, the girl's shrewdness was not to be underestimated. Her intelligent mind trembled slightly, and the third young lady, filled with anticipation, fiercely retorted, "Who knows if you're telling the truth or not?"
"Third sister is right," the equally teased beauty was also unwilling to give up. However, her usual composure kept her jade-like face calm, though her inner turmoil was no less than Tan Chun's. The wise Baochai chuckled lightly, "I think it's definitely an excuse that Brother Bao made up to help his good friend. Who would be so bored as to pretend to be insane?! And even if it is an act, what's the difference between someone with such strange thoughts and someone who is truly insane?!"
Sigh... Faced with Baochai's impeccable offensive, Bao Yu's heart trembled. The well-behaved young master Shi was officially named Madman Shi! Alas, how pitiful!
"Sister Bao, I'm telling the truth, absolutely!" Helpless, Bao Yu could only resort to his charmingly mischievous smile, earnestly vouching for Shi Yu's character. "Brother Shi is definitely an outstanding talent. It was just a misunderstanding with you two sisters, a joke! You should believe me!"
But instead of the expected agreement or opposition, the bitter-smiling Bao Yu received little response. Li Wan, who never interfered in matters outside the manor, offered no opinion; Xi Chun, focused on her spiritual pursuits, remained oblivious; and Daiyu's deep, beautiful eyes, brimming with laughter, seemed to say, "I believe you—yeah right!"
Tan Chun, a girl with a fickle heart, had initially only felt a girlish admiration for Shi Yu, but Bao Yu's deliberate "sabotage" had completely extinguished her interest. Her goodwill vanished, and regardless of the truth, she glared angrily at Bao Yu, who was wholeheartedly defending the madman Shi Yu!
Baochai, standing silently, was experiencing a much more complex mix of emotions: doubt, disappointment, surprise, and a touch of bitterness! The beauty, eager to explore new horizons, secretly pondered: if Baoyu's words were true, then she had failed in her judgment of character. Moreover, this young master Shi had fallen for Yingchun but not for her, Baochai—how could this beauty not feel a primal pang of jealousy?!
"Brother Bao, how can you help outsiders to mock your own sisters?!" In the silence, Yingchun finally spoke. The charming young woman seemed to be blaming her beloved, but her tone quickly revealed her true feelings. The gentle beauty, at this crucial moment, radiated a radiant wisdom, glancing at Baochai and Tanchun, and said, "However, I think Baoyu would never harm me in such an important matter. Don't you agree?" Was
there even a need to ask? Of course, it was an absolute certainty! The illustrious young master Baoyu, far from being a fool who couldn't distinguish right from wrong or act rashly, possessed exceptional insight and keen judgment! Yingchun's words finally left the group of playful and argumentative beauties with no reason to doubt or object.
Ah! The illusory Baoyu breathed a sigh of relief, laughing with immense joy, "It's still my dear Yingchun who cares about me! It feels so good to be understood!"
Li Wan and Xichun nodded in agreement, Daiyu was also persuaded by reason, and even the strong-willed "villain" Tanchun abandoned her evil ways and reformed. Seeing this, Baoyu was overjoyed, almost shouting "Mission accomplished!"
Now only Baochai remained silent. As everyone expected, Baochai was the most wise, generous, and understanding, and certainly wouldn't distort the truth. But today, the most bizarre thing happened!
After a moment of deep thought, amidst the expectant silence of the others, the beautiful Baochai, her mind returning to its usual focus, resolutely argued, "Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving. Who can be certain without evidence?"
Before the stunned Baoyu could react, Baochai had already successfully stirred the girls' playful spirit. "How about this? Since Brother Bao is so certain that Young Master Shi is a man of great talent, we, his good sisters, will put him through a 'test' for Second Sister's happiness. If he wins, he can marry the beauty; if he doesn't have real talent, we'll ask Grandmother to step in and cancel the matter!"
Wow! This is terrible—getting a wife requires an exam! Baoyu, feeling uneasy, broke out in a cold sweat. Just as he was about to reject this terrible suggestion, Yingchun added insult to injury.
"Alright! I agree!" Yingchun shouted joyfully, sealing the deal. Poor Bao Erye had no chance to back out. The charming young woman's eyes were burning with passion as she stole glances at her beloved. In her heart, her lover was a "great" poet with extraordinary talent, so how could he fear this mere test?! Besides, what young woman doesn't yearn for love?! What young woman in love doesn't love romance and beauty?! Just thinking about how her beloved had "overcame all obstacles" for her made the fire of passion in her heart rage even more fiercely. She couldn't wait to throw herself into her lover's arms and be intimate with him to the fullest!
Everything was ready; all that was left was for the east wind to blow after the funeral of Consort Yuan.
The refreshed and energetic Bao Yu, having nothing to do during this time, developed a strong interest in teaching. His two sons, Jia Lan and Jia Huan, became his experimental subjects, and the various novel educational methods left Li Wan speechless. The constantly changing methods left her sister-in-law in disbelief, wondering how her brother-in-law could come up with so many amazing ideas!
Since receiving Bao Yu's instruction, the two boys not only greatly improved their knowledge but also became clever and well-behaved, making Li Wan and Aunt Zhao extremely happy.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. It was another fragrant morning, and Bao Yu finally managed to get up from the perfect embrace of Ping'er and Feng Jie, one voluptuous and the other delicate. Feeling refreshed, he stretched and entered the lush and beautiful surroundings.
"Bao Yu, it's almost time for class!" A warm outer garment was quietly draped over Bao Yu's shoulders. A gentle and kind woman always appeared by his side when he needed her most.
"No rush!" Baoyu pulled Xiren into his arms with one arm. The number of women in the Yihong Courtyard was increasing, and while they were still incredibly satisfied with their intimate moments, the time Baoyu could spend alone with them was inevitably decreasing. Although his darling Xiren didn't complain, Baoyu, this lecherous man, felt a pang of guilt whenever he was lost in thought like this.
As his clothes were draped over his shoulders, he finally realized that, unknowingly, Xiren had silently conquered another hidden door in the depths of his heart, a door he rarely opened! Among all the maids, she had surpassed all the others, making his true love uncontrollable. Desire could indeed give rise to love, igniting a spark in the soul; different paths could lead to the same ultimate destination—the shore of love!
"Xiren, I've neglected you these days!" The two embraced slowly, without passionate entanglement or intoxicating words, simply their two resonating hearts rising together with the morning sun!
"How beautiful!" A young girl's instincts made Xiren intoxicated by the romance. She had never felt the sunrise was so beautiful!
"Baoyu—" A clear call broke the tranquil and beautiful space. The two lovers smiled silently at each other. In their gentle smiles, their deep affection returned to their minds. However, the beauty of the sunrise was forever engraved in their hearts, for all eternity, unwavering!
"It's Qiuwen. Let's go!" Although the beautiful figure of the person had not yet appeared, the familiar footsteps had already been imprinted in Baoyu's heart. The vast world of his heart contained all the beauties he loved and who loved him. Even the sound of each person's footsteps remained in Baoyu's heart along with their beautiful figures.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman left the beautiful garden hand in hand. Enjoying the moment, Baoyu sighed inwardly, realizing that nature was indeed the most beautiful and alluring place, yet he was always interrupted by his beloved. Alas! Was this his only regret?!
The vast Grand View Garden was a gathering place for beauties, a fairyland in itself. Was it fate or coincidence? Baoyu's residence, Yihong Courtyard, happened to be located in the very center of the garden, while the residences of the other beauties stood in a circle around it, like stars surrounding the moon, highlighting his masculine dignity!
Li Wan's residence, Daoxiang Village, wasn't far from Yihong Courtyard. Before long, Master Bao arrived at the elegant gate of Daoxiang Village. Just like Li Wan's dignified nature, there wasn't a trace of bright red in the interior or exterior of Bao Yu's widowed sister-in-law's residence. Although it appeared quiet and dignified, it revealed a deep-seated sadness and resentment. The thought of Li Wan, only twenty-five or twenty-six, living like an old woman made Bao Yu's sentimental heart ache.
"Second Master, you've finally arrived! Lan-ge'er has been waiting for you for so long!" Liu Wu'er appeared before Bao Yu with excited eyes. To better care for Jia Lan, Bao Yu had transferred Liu Wu'er and her daughter to the sparsely populated Daoxiang Village, adding a touch of life to the otherwise quiet courtyard.
Liu Wu'er and her daughter thus became the fastest-rising servants in the Jia family, leaving those unaware of the intricacies of the situation envious and speechless! The management of the household staff was originally the prerogative of Madam Feng, but under the fierce onslaught of Master Bao, the limp and weak Madam Feng could only groan and tremble with fear, and could only agree repeatedly!
"Wu'er, didn't I tell you not to wait for me outside? Look how pale your face has become!" As he spoke, Bao Yu's affectionate hand gently caressed the girl's cheek, a gesture that far exceeded the boundaries between men and women in this era! However, Liu Wu'er, the one being teased, showed no anger, only blushing and lowering her face with a mixture of shyness and pleasure.
Since Bao Yu started coming to class every day, the pretty girl had been teased in this way countless times, and she was quite forgetful. Knowing that Bao Yu would make advances whenever no one was around, she still waited foolishly outside the gate early in the morning.
"Fifth Sister, has Second Master arrived yet?" The half-closed door was pushed open, and the plump Liu stood in surprise on the threshold. However, the unusual look on her rosy face quickly disappeared into her heart. It wasn't the first time she had seen her daughter being teased by her master—no, it should be said that they were exchanging flirtatious glances! The grateful middle-aged beauty was of course not angry. Which maid in the Jia family didn't want to stay by Second Master Bao's side?! Not only for wealth and honor, but more importantly, who wouldn't want to live in laughter every day?!
Chapter Eleven: The Fragrance of Rice and the All-Encompassing Love (Part 1)
"Mother, I'll go in first!" Her good deed was interrupted by her mother. The slender girl's pride overshadowed everything. She even forgot her manners with her master. Her petite body ran and ran into the backyard.
"Sister-in-law Liu, are you staying well with Sister Wan?" Bao Yu was not embarrassed at all. He walked and talked with Liu naturally.
Liu, who was leading the way, was flustered and anxious, feeling uneasy for having "offended" her master. Upon hearing this, she hurriedly stopped and turned around, saying, "This humble woman thanks Second Master..."
Before she could finish the word "Master," the flustered and beautiful woman tripped over her own feet due to a sudden change in her steps, stumbling and falling to the ground. Being a servant, she was naturally more agile than a lady of high birth. In her panic, Liu managed to regain her balance. The middle-aged beauty, still shaken, hadn't even exhaled a breath of relief when her heart was immediately in her throat again! Just as the
"kind" Second Master Bao was about to regain his footing, he reached forward and caught her in his arms. In his haste, he used too much force and couldn't stop his forward momentum, lifting Liu off the ground and placing her in the arms of his "savior."
The method doesn't have to be old, as long as it works! Hehe…
The “coincidental” touch made Liu feel a shy heat that plunged her into a raging fire. Bao Er Ye’s strong fingers sank deep into her smooth breasts through her clothes; not only that, but Bao Er Ye’s fingers also fiercely rubbed the beautiful woman’s forbidden red cherry-like breasts. Under the immense pressure, the two bright red peaks of her jade peaks stood erect, gradually swelling and emitting a silent cry. But
the most shameful sight wasn’t even that. Their bodies, flying through the air, were naturally pressed tightly together. Liu’s plump buttocks suddenly tensed, her overly tense heartstrings trembling with a “buzzing” sound, as if about to snap. The hot, foreign object seemed like the most magical and powerful weapon in the world, instantly tearing apart Liu’s heart, which had been widowed for many years. The incredibly hard treasure pressed straight between her rounded mounds. The powerful force made Liu very suspicious that what was supporting her body wasn’t Bao Yu’s large hands, but his extremely “terrifying” treasure!
Thinking of this, Liu's mind was in turmoil. Although her body was only suspended in mid-air for a moment, the two who had landed on their feet did not separate. Bao Er Ye thrust his waist forward with force, his large hand gently lifting the beautiful woman's full and mature body. With this thrust and lift, the excited "Little Bao Yu" successfully penetrated between Liu's legs and into her secret valley through her clothes.
"Ugh!" Even through layers of clothing, the magical heat surged like a raging tide. The ice that had hardened the heart of this mature woman who had raised her daughter alone for many years was instantly melted by her master's force, turning into a fragrant spring tide that rushed down. A spring rain poured down in her secret valley, and Liu's passionate moan echoed in the enchanting space for a long time!
"Ah!" Liu cried out suddenly, escaping Baoyu's groping hands. The beautiful woman, overcome with shame and embarrassment, endured the intense discomfort between her legs. The image of her daughter's tearful, sorrowful face flashed through her mind. Caught between the shadows of moral constraints and her daughter's actions, the middle-aged woman desperately fled.
Her swift figure was filled with panic. Liu knew she was powerless to resist Baoyu's advances, and what shamed her even more was that she not only felt no remorse but was also filled with intense anticipation. To avoid ruining her daughter's happiness, she could only choose this passive escape.
The beautiful woman's cry also awakened Baoyu's infatuated desires. The greatly surprised man stared blankly at Liu's fleeing figure, his mind filled with intense doubt: What's wrong with me?! How have I become so lustful, not even sparing a maid?! No, I can't do this! I can't become a lustful, depraved wolf!
"Heh, heh...you're nothing but a lecherous, debauched wolf!" A triumphant laugh echoed in his mind. The illusory Bao Yu, now completely fused with the power of the divine stone, had sprouted two horns. His wicked laughter relentlessly assaulted Bao Yu's already fragile defenses of reason. "What are you afraid of? This woman isn't putting up any resistance. She's clearly playing hard to get. What are you, a grown man, doing, cowering like this?! This Liu Shi isn't some slutty woman. It's because you, Second Master Bao, are so charming. Such a mature woman combined with a young girl is a gift from heaven. Go for it! Otherwise, you're not worthy of being a 'fake' Bao Yu!"
Waves of heat surged and surged within him. A raging fire of lust transformed into a blazing flame that burned red in Bao Yu's eyes. The guy, gradually losing control, couldn't stop his mind from falling into darkness, no matter how much his rational voice called out to him.
Human nature is inherently powerful, yet it struggles to directly resist the onslaught of desire. The increasingly defeated mind can only launch a roundabout counterattack. With the mysterious aid from the depths of its being, all evil desires—including killing, power, and wealth—are transformed into a frenzied pursuit of women. The nemesis of all women, the demon star… the star of sexual bliss, Bao Er Ye, has appeared!
The battle between god and demon reaches a delicate balance in a different way. The demon's desires are overwhelming, while the divine summons and genuine affection barely maintain a sliver of clarity. Suspended in mid-air on a tightrope, where will Bao Er Ye fall?! Lust—the only common nature shared by gods and demons—can Bao Er Ye, navigating the sea of lust, successfully create his own world, a chaotic world unique to the Five-Colored Divine Stone?!
"Baoyu, so you're here!" After waiting for a long time without the teacher's arrival and with no news from Liu and her daughter, the idle Zhao Yiniang decided to find him herself. She happened to see Baoyu lost in thought. "Hurry up and go in, Huan'er and Lan'er are getting impatient!"
His wandering thoughts returned to his mind, and Baoyu, unable to understand or articulate his thoughts, once again displayed his optimistic nature, forcefully erasing all his anxieties. Whatever! As long as he lived happily and freely, and as long as he didn't harm others, why should he care too much about justice or evil? Besides, what's wrong with mutual consent?! Acting on his own whims was the path he preferred! As long as he didn't commit crimes, let all the so-called "propriety" go to hell!
Aunt Zhao had originally come out to look for Baoyu, but upon finding him, her mind suddenly shifted, and she panicked. Without caring whether Baoyu was following, she hurried towards the inner courtyard as if a wolf was chasing her!
Chapter Eleven: The Fragrance of Rice and the Allure of Love (Part 1)
The clever fellow had already regained his dashing manly nature. Without much guesswork, he understood the reason for Aunt Zhao's panic. Walking slowly behind, he relaxed and was very pleased with himself. His fiery gaze followed the middle-aged beauty's voluptuous body, especially her plump buttocks, which he mentally pinched several times until Aunt Zhao and her daughter Tan Chun's tall figures disappeared. Only then did he regain his composure and head straight for the makeshift study.
"Hello, teacher!" Under Bao Erye's repeated instruction, Jia Lan and Jia Huan had both learned the "strange" form of address. The two children were naturally very happy with these new things and learned them with great interest, as if they were playing.
"Hello, classmates!" Although there were only two pitiful students, the man who loved to be a teacher still thoroughly enjoyed himself as a teacher. His previous passion with Liu Shi had not completely calmed his mind, and he did not notice anything unusual about the two children's respectful faces.
The small table was used as a lectern. With a composed and solemn expression, Teacher Bao strode over to the lectern and slowly sat down.
"Whoosh!" The ornately carved rosewood chair collapsed like mud, catching the unsuspecting Second Master Bao off guard.
His superhuman agility was on full display. With a thought, Teacher Bao braced himself, even with his upper body and thighs parallel to the ground, he managed to stop his fall, performing a spectacular iron bridge move under the adoring gazes of the two little ones!
"Whoosh!" Before Second Master Bao could regain his footing, a swift, slender figure leaped out from behind the door. Excitedly, Qiao Jie leaped up, fearlessly charging towards Bao Yu like a mountain crashing down, determined to make her wicked second uncle kiss the ground!
The little girl, having achieved her goal, slammed her budding body onto Baoyu's chest with a resounding crash, the two of them rolling together in a heap!
Baoyu, possessing magical powers, had already activated his protective energy at the onset of the strange event. When the shadow attacked, his instinctive use of magic nearly sent the little girl to her death. Fortunately, his immense power allowed him to control his movements, and in a split second, he withdrew his magic, though the little girl's attack had succeeded perfectly.
Baoyu, furious, pinched the little girl's cheek, then scrambled to his feet, utterly dejected. The once-glorious fellow sighed inwardly, "Alas! If I were rolling around like this with Fengjie, I would be more than happy, but Qiaojie, a mere young girl, her immature body greatly displeases my desires!"
"Hehe..." Qiao Jie'er rolled over triumphantly, her dark eyes gleaming with mischievousness. The twelve or thirteen-year-old girl held her delicate, pointed chin high, secretly pleased with her prank!
"Little Miss, when did Second Uncle offend you again?" Bao Yu asked with a bitter face and a forced smile. He didn't think his question would get any results. What reason could the little girl possibly have for playing pranks on him?!
"Hmph!" the little girl said coquettishly, "What do you mean 'little'? I'm almost thirteen! My mother says I'm an adult!"
Her tone shifted, and Qiao Jie retorted angrily, "You naughty second uncle! You didn't even tell me about this fun thing—becoming a teacher! Of course you deserve punishment!"
"Miss, didn't you just come back from your uncle's house? How could your second uncle have informed you?" Bao Yu hadn't expected the little devil to return to the manor early. It seemed his good days were coming to an end. He had finally managed to pass on his cobbled-together so-called meditation mantra to Xi Chun, tricking her into staying at the Lotus Fragrance Pavilion, but now Qiao Jie had returned! Alas, what a miserable life!
"Hey, you two, are you convinced now?! I said I'd bring down Second Uncle, and I definitely will! Humph, you still didn't believe me!" The girl grinned, her neat, white teeth gleaming with captivating light, reflecting in her bright, dark eyes. This left Bao Er Ye both angry and amused, utterly helpless. He couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart at this youthful energy, but it was only a momentary infatuation before he snapped back to reality, inwardly scolding himself: "Bao Er Ye, what's wrong with you?! How could you be interested in this little girl?! She's Feng Jie's daughter, and still a minor! Amitabha… Forgive me, forgive me, God! Damn it, why am I getting more and more excited?!"
"We're convinced! Boss, we're convinced!" The two girls stood up in unison, transferring all their admiration for Bao Yu to Qiao Jie'er, happily fulfilling their promise and calling her "Boss." Whoever could defeat the god-like Bao Er Ye was naturally the "Boss," need I say more?!
Good heavens! The illusory Baoyu suddenly fainted, his vision going black. Even in his unconscious state, he was deeply worried about his future. With one leader and two underlings, it seemed he had fallen into the clutches of the underworld!
Learning through play was indeed the best way to deal with mischievous children. Even the troublesome "leader," Qiaojie, listened attentively to her bad second uncle's novel and fun teaching methods. She was especially enthusiastic about the impromptu performances of fables and allusions, finding them perfectly to her liking. She was a well-known story enthusiast in the Jia family, and the old stories she had grown tired of were now captivating again with these changes. Unconsciously, the three children happily accepted the deeper meaning of the stories and the incomparably brilliant Teacher Bao!
"Auntie, it seems Brother Bao's approach is quite effective! Let's go, don't disturb them!" Li Wan and Aunt Zhao accepted Baoyu's suggestion that they would not appear during his teaching; however, the two women were still very worried, so they compromised by often secretly observing from the shadows.
"Hmm! I'm relieved now!" Aunt Zhao gave Baoyu a complicated look, then left his sight with a mix of emotions.
The leisurely days made him feel weak all over. The languid Baoyu, unusually, strolled alone among the greenery of the Grand View Garden. With nothing to do, he carefully reviewed the events of the past few days.
To say he was leisurely wouldn't be quite right; he, Baoyu, had been shuttling between the Grand View Garden and the Red Chamber, enjoying all the tenderness and sweetness of the ladies. His only regret was that Tan Chun and the others constantly clung to Ying Chun, leaving the extremely envious Baoyu only able to watch helplessly!
All sorts of miscellaneous matters were also handled to a considerable degree. The Red Mansion cigarettes were managed by a large group of ancient department managers he had carefully cultivated, while the Red Mansion guards handled the goods coming and going from various places in an orderly manner. Now, under the careful arrangement of Master Bao from the future, the Red Mansion business had already ventured into most of the most profitable industries. The shadow of "Red Mansion" was spread throughout the north and south of the Yangtze River, border ports and seaports, and even reached the Western countries. Its wealth could no longer be summarized as "rich enough to rival a country"!
Although Zhen Shiyin had temporarily left, everything could still operate normally under the sound system. Master Bao, who knew that a large tree would inevitably have withered branches, stopped all development in order to enjoy a leisurely life. He only ordered Bao Yong and Ni Er to devote themselves to internal anti-corruption. As long as the degree of his own corruption could be minimized, Bao Yu believed that with the natural growth rate of the Red Mansion, it would be able to grow without any surprises!
In the small matters, these days have also greatly pleased Master Bao. Jia Yun has indeed lived up to expectations; the exquisite and elegant Pear Fragrance Courtyard has appeared out of nowhere in the Grand View Garden. As soon as the painting is finished, the twelve actresses can move from their other residences into the Jia Mansion. With the protection of these twelve skilled guards, Master Bao can rest easy and wander around without any worries.
Since Fangguan and the other ladies left the palace with Yuan Chun, although they have been chatting and laughing with Bao Yu with affection, the large number of people has caused trouble. None of the ladies are too shy to rush into Bao Yu's arms first to enjoy his tenderness. The despicable Master Bao is also deliberately mischievous, keeping a distance and enjoying the ladies' tenderness and resentment. This complete lecherous wolf is determined not to stop until the twelve actresses are completely submissive. Knowing that distance makes the heart grow fonder, this guy who loves romance insists on making them offer themselves and their true feelings under the burning spark of their hearts.
The beautiful days filled the Grand View Garden with the greenery of spring in Baoyu's eyes. While he was filled with joy, a slight worry arose within him. If he had to pinpoint a source of trouble, it was the sudden outbreak of a deadly infectious disease in the city—smallpox.
Yes, smallpox. In Baoyu's mind, it was as simple as a sneeze, yet in this era, it had claimed the lives of countless children, and even many adults were infected without cure. The doctors' treatments relied five parts on skill and five parts on fate—a fact that astonished and shocked the already prejudiced Baoyu!
Although Baoyu wasn't a particularly compassionate person, seeing the despair on the faces of several parents, he couldn't help but feel a strong sense of pity. The righteous Baoyu, filled with indignation, offered his help, but alas, while his magical powers could kill gods and demons, they couldn't eradicate this natural plague.
Alas! Thinking of this, Baoyu felt even more frustrated, experiencing a profound sense of helplessness at being "unfit" for the job! However, magic wouldn't work. But Bao Yu, with his scientific background, racked his brains and finally recalled a few fragmented pieces of his future memories. For his lofty ambitions, the capital naturally gained another doctor, Bao!
With the Jia family's wealth and power, all the so-called famous doctors bowed their heads in obedience. Under Bao's astonishing orders, these doctors performed an extremely shameful task: the revolutionary "smallpox vaccination" method was born. Bao Yu, who could only guide but not operate, locked dozens of famous doctors in the capital in a "cowshed" and then disappeared.
Now it's up to fate whether it will help him. He, Bao Yu, has already done his best. Even if he can't save the patients' lives, he has a clear conscience and it won't affect his happy mood anymore. This—is the "fake" Bao Yu, a "fake" Bao Yu who is both kind-hearted and heartless! To act only with a clear conscience, to follow one's nature—that is the pursuit of a lifetime!
"Giggle, giggle..." Amidst the melodious laughter like silver bells, Tan Chun, Bao Chai, Dai Yu, and Ying Chun arrived hand in hand. Except for Xi Chun, who was tricked into staying at home to cultivate, all the sisters were present. What made Bao Yu happiest was that Xiang Ling also appeared before him today. Since Zhen Shi Yin returned to the mountain, the beauty had been sad for several days. After returning to the Jia Mansion, she only talked with her "mother-in-law sister" Aunt Xue. Even her lover could not persuade her. Seeing the beauty's beautiful face now, it was clear that the storm had passed!
"Brother Bao, aren't you supposed to be a 'teacher' at your sister-in-law's place? Why are you wandering around here?" Bao Chai smiled leisurely, her beautiful eyes clearly suspecting that the Second Master Bao was being lazy!
"Today is Sunday, Lan'er and the others went out to play!" Since the novelty had been started, the Second Master Bao simply went all the way with the "novelty." Anyway, everything was covered by the shield of "Western." The women, apart from finding it fun, did not have too many suspicions. However, their curiosity about Shi Yu unintentionally rose to another level.
“But didn’t you rest yesterday?” Daiyu, perhaps still breathless from laughing and chatting with her sisters, covered her mouth and giggled, but she didn’t let up on her assessment of Baoyu’s character. “I think you were just making excuses to be lazy!”
“Heh, heh…” How could such a small matter stump Baoyu? He retorted with a rather smug air, “Sister Lin, you’re wronging me. Don’t you know that I, as a teacher, have a two-day weekend? A two-day weekend means two days off in a row, and I only teach from Monday to Friday. Do you understand now?”
Baoyu was so engrossed in teaching that he even dared to teach the talented Sister Lin. If Daiyu knew that this guy was actually an empty shell, she would have already given him a good scolding!
“You…” Even the sharp-tongued Daiyu had her moments of speechlessness. The beauty, her teeth itching with hatred, was about to retort with barbs when, in her haste, she felt a tickle in her chest and began to cough violently. Of course, all her sarcasm vanished with the cough.
"Lin Daiyu, it's my fault! Don't be angry, I apologize!" The sickly beauty's pale face was the best weapon against Baoyu. His violent coughing had thrown him into a panic, and he was filled with worry. He involuntarily raised his voice, "Sister Bao, please look after Lin Daiyu! I'll go find two of the best doctors right away!"
Before he finished speaking, Baoyu's tall figure turned to leave. Since all the famous doctors in the city were gathered in the "cowshed," he refused to believe he couldn't cure Daiyu's strange illness.
"Brother Bao, no need...it's...it's an old...ailment, it'll be fine in a moment!" Sure enough, Daiyu recovered after a short while. She was grateful for Baoyu's concern, but her innate cold and strange illness had made her suspicious and petty since childhood. Now, she couldn't bring herself to show kindness to Baoyu. Instead, she expressed her gratitude in a different tone, "Don't be ridiculous! I'm not a cow, how can I let your cow doctors treat me?!
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Chapter Eleven: The Fragrance of Rice and the All-Encompassing Love (2)
"Huh?! Where are Lan'er and the others?" Teacher Bao pushed open the study door, about to cough twice as usual to show his dignity as a teacher, but unexpectedly found it empty. The eldest sister, Qiao'er, and her two younger brothers were nowhere to be seen.
The greatly surprised fellow couldn't help but feel very dissatisfied with the students' naughtiness. These three little guys were playing so wildly that they didn't even dare to skip class! Alas! Could it be that his advanced teaching methods had failed?!
"Reporting to Second Master, Lan'er and Third Master Huan are not feeling well. The doctor is treating them!" Liu's words, which were calm yet gentle, dispelled Bao Yu's doubts. Whether it was because Liu Wu'er was shy or because Liu's mother had given a strict order, the beautiful figure that greeted Second Master Bao at the gate after that ambiguous day had changed from a slender girl to a voluptuous woman, while Liu Wu'er only served Second Master Bao in the study hall in front of everyone!
"Really?! Let me go see!" Upon hearing that the little one was ill, Baoyu, acting as the teacher, hurried to the backyard, momentarily oblivious to the complex, conflicted, and subtly passionate look in Liu's eyes.
Although the backyard bedroom was a forbidden area for men, this rule had always been a mere formality for Baoyu. The gatekeeper didn't even utter a word of objection; instead, she readily cooperated with Baoyu as he lifted the curtain.
"Sister Wan, where's Lan'er?" Baoyu had just lifted the curtain when he was met by Li Wan, who looked exhausted as she emerged from the inner room. Although he had only taken on the role of Baoyu's teacher out of boredom, over time, he had grown to adore Jia Lan's innocent childlike nature, intelligence, and obedience. A warmth he had never felt before rose in the heart of the orphan-born "fake" Baoyu, a feeling tinged with pride and doting affection, joy mixed with an unconscious strictness—this was a fatherly feeling he had never experienced before!
A teacher for a day, a father for life! Having become a teacher, Baoyu finally deeply understood this timeless truth. Compared to Jia Huan, who was his younger brother, Jia Lan and Qiao Jie quietly became a pair of adorable children in his eyes. That indescribable warmth often restored the clarity of Baoyu's eyes, which had been gradually shrouded in worldly desires.
"Brother Bao, Lan'er is alright, just a little dizzy and weak in the legs!" Li Wan was touched by Bao Yu's anxious concern. A strange light flashed across her dignified expression, and a gentle charm that had been absent for many years filled her beautiful figure. She said in a soft and natural voice, "The doctor said they probably overdid it yesterday when they went out to play, and their bodies are not used to it yet!"
"That's good, that gave me quite a fright!" Bao Yu's anxious heart settled down. The handsome uncle and the beautiful sister-in-law subconsciously turned around and went into the inner room side by side. Their natural intimacy was observed by the ever-present gentle breeze. Even the ancient and knowledgeable wind couldn't help but sigh, "What a perfect and loving couple!"
In the elegant bedroom, hidden by the light-colored bed curtains, Jia Lan, who was dizzy, had just finished drinking the calming tea and was about to doze off. Just as the child's dark eyes were half-open, a handsome man and a beautiful woman slowly came into his hazy vision.
"Mother!" A sickly child needs the love of his family most. Jia Lan recognized Li Wan effortlessly, but another familiar face left his confused mind momentarily bewildered. As his little mind raced, the portrait of his father hanging in his mother's bedroom suddenly appeared before him!
That's right, isn't that his father, Jia Zhu's face?! Although the child had no memories of spending time with his father, he had faced his father's portrait daily, and this face was deeply etched in the heart of this child yearning for his father's love, accompanying him through more than a decade!
"Father, Father..." Jia Lan waved his little hands frantically in the air, as if trying to reach his father across space. Tears welled up in his eyes, soaking his pillow!
"Lan'er..." Li Wan, hearing her son's sudden, sorrowful cry, moved with lightning speed, her lithe body surging with maternal love to Jia Lan's bedside. She grasped his flailing hands, saying, "Don't be afraid, Mother is here!"
The voluptuous beauty had just taken her son's hand when she heard him cry out "Father!" Worried and anxious, she assumed her son was missing his deceased father. Suppressing her grief, she grabbed Jia Lan's other hand, saying, "Lan'er, Lan'er...don't be afraid, Mother is here, don't be afraid of anything!"
To Li Wan's surprise, Jia Lan didn't immediately calm down. Instead, he struggled free, his hazy eyes widening further as he waved and cried out again, "Father, Father, hug Lan'er, Lan'er is very good!"
Could it really be her husband's spirit appearing?! The stunningly beautiful woman, a devout believer in ghosts and spirits, was startled. Instinctively, she turned to look in the direction her son's little hand was pointing. Her beautiful eyes, which had held a mixture of excitement, anticipation, and fantasy, instantly transformed into a sorrowful and helpless smile. There was no sign of her husband, only the astonished and tall figure of her son, Bao-yu!
Bao-yu, who had entered with Wan-jie, was also caught off guard by Jia Lan's repeated calls of "Father." His keen eyes scanned the room, seeing neither strangers nor ghosts. Who was the little boy calling so urgently?!
"Father, why aren't you coming?! Ugh…don't you like Lan-er?!" The child's sobs pierced Bao-yu and Wan-jie's hearts like piercing arrows. Both were startled and jolted, simultaneously realizing the truth in the midst of the turmoil—the "Father" Jia Lan was calling for was not a ghost, but his second uncle, the beautiful woman's uncle, Master Bao!
Yes! Li Wan's heart was filled with a mixture of shame and sorrow. Her son called Bao Yu "father," which meant he was now her husband! The beautiful woman felt incredibly embarrassed and flustered, using the opportunity of comforting her son to mask her inner turmoil and inexplicable joy. "Lan'er, that's Uncle Bao, don't talk nonsense!"
"Wah!" A soft sob suddenly turned into a loud wail. Jia Lan rolled around frantically on the bed, crying out in deep sorrow, "It's Father! That's Father! Father doesn't want Lan'er anymore! Father doesn't want..."
Faced with this scene, Li Wan and Bao Yu, overwhelmed with emotion, couldn't muster any anger. They felt only sorrow and pity for Jia Lan's "disobedience." Fatherly love was the only thing a child without a father could truly seek.
A pang of pain shot through his heart, and Bao Yu instantly lost his senses. Without hesitation, he rushed to Jia Lan's bedside, taking Jia Lan's frantically grasping hand in his own, his voice low and filled with deep affection, "Lan'er, be good, stop crying, just sleep it off!"
The crying stopped abruptly. This miraculous change filled Li Wan with a myriad of emotions. Her beautiful eyes, filled with anxiety and relief, were blurred with tears of emotion. In her hazy vision, it seemed as if her husband had truly returned to her side, joyfully teasing their mischievous son!
Under the soothing touch of his "father's" warm and strong hand, Jia Lan's still-damp face beamed with boundless satisfaction, and he cried out joyfully, "Father, please don't go anymore! Mother said you went to a very, very far place. Lan'er wants you to stay with Lan'er and Mother from now on!"
"Lan'er, be a good boy and go to sleep, and Father won't leave!" Overwhelmed by the warmth and joy of family life, Bao Yu completely immersed himself in the role, his loving hand gently stroking his "son's" forehead, face, and slightly disheveled hair.
"Yes! Lan'er will be good!" The satisfied child gripped his father's hand tightly, a happy smile spreading across his tear-stained face, and soon drifted into a sweet dream.
After the initial chaos and anxiety subsided, a subtle atmosphere instantly enveloped the space where the "family" of three was. Apart from Jia Lan's blissful, steady breathing, Bao Yu and Li Wan, the "parents," were speechless for a long time, their hearts churning with turmoil. Amidst shyness, panic, fear, and a bittersweet anticipation, the two were utterly silent—a silence so profound it rippled, so intense it made their bodies burn, so profound it transported them into a beautiful dreamlike realm.
In this tranquility, Li Wan gazed at her son's unusually serene and content sleeping face, overwhelmed with emotion. Her long-awaited husband, still holding his son's small hand tightly, held not only the bond of father and son but also the heart of his "mother," as if holding a key to unlock the tightly closed heart of a peerless beauty, causing her heart to tremble, her soul to flutter, utterly captivated and unable to resist!
In a daze, her husband slowly approached her, shaking off their son's small hand. His tall figure grew mysteriously taller and more ethereal, until they were almost touching. Overwhelmed with panic, Li Wan felt a surge of long-lost intimacy, her heart pounding like a raging sea. She wanted to scream, but found herself speechless and paralyzed!
"Ah! How could this be?!" An even more miraculous change astonished the beautiful young woman. The ethereal image of her husband suddenly transformed into a heart-shaped object radiating light—a "Heart of Love"—rushing towards her! A
silent scream filled Li Wan with terror. This wondrous Heart of Love seemed to penetrate her clothes, piercing through her parched heart, finally transforming into a sweet rain that nourished her soul, completely merging with her spirit and desire, becoming one with her forever!
Li Wan's voluptuous body swayed suddenly, and her heart pounded with shock. Looking around, she saw no sign of any sudden "affection"! Wasn't Bao Yu perfectly fine, still sitting by the bed?! Good heavens! Was she seeing a ghost, or possessed? How could such absurd thoughts arise?!
Unwilling to dwell on it, the beauty instinctively rejected the truth, rejected this terrible thought that her dignified and proper self shouldn't have! She couldn't let her mind wander anymore; it would only make these difficult days even harder to endure!
Thinking this, the beauty's resolve shifted slightly, and she was about to get up and let go of her son's little hand. Unfortunately, before she could break the delicate atmosphere of the "family" of three, Jia Lan's frantic grabbing shattered her resolve completely. "Mother, Father, don't go!"
Bao Yu and Li Wan each held one of the little boy's hands. Bao Yu, leaning against the headboard, didn't loosen his grip. Jia Lan's keen sense of feeling clearly came from his mother's gesture of letting go.
The clear light of dawn was once again replaced by blazing flames. The beautiful young woman, her heart aching, hurriedly grasped her son's small hand. In her haste, she leaned forward and sat beside Baoyu, the two of them gently coaxing their suddenly sleeping son!
The hazy mist grew even more indistinct amidst Baoyu and Li Wan's self-designations as "father" and "mother." By the time Jia Lan's face regained its tranquility, the "uncle and sister-in-law couple" were already sweating profusely; coaxing a son was indeed exhausting!
The scorching light seemed to materialize from Baoyu's eyes, and drawn by the dreamlike halo, it accurately entered Li Wan's heart. The beautiful young woman, her heart fluttering, involuntarily looked up and saw her "husband's" figure slowly approaching her again!
Ugh! Why was this shameful illusion coming again?! Having already experienced one embarrassing fantasy, Li Wan was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion. Instinctively, her delicate body moved to escape, but then she remembered it was just an illusion. She and her husband had been separated by death for so many years; what was wrong with experiencing marital intimacy like this? It was better than shedding tears in vain in the dead of night!
Closer, closer still! The two lovers, unable to resist their feelings, slowly drew closer, the distance between their hearts disappearing inch by inch. They didn't even realize when they released Jia Lan's small hand. The obedient Jia Lan, perhaps unaware that this was a moment of intimacy between "parents," cooperated perfectly, swimming in sweet dreams, laughing in the warmth of their parents' love.
The dreamlike atmosphere reached its most perfect moment. The younger brother's tender lips gently touched his sister-in-law's lips—just a light touch—like a dragonfly skimming the water.
"Boom!" The spark of the fuse was always so gentle, but the ignited explosive was earth-shattering! After a brief pause, a passionate moan was heard, and then the tall figure pulled the voluptuous woman into his arms. A deep, passionate kiss pried open the dignified beauty's lips with irresistible fervor!
"Ugh! How could this be?!" To Li Wan's surprise, the illusion didn't vanish into thin air. Instead, it gently kissed her, then powerfully enveloped her red lips. Amidst the surge of fresh air, a torrent of passion rushed into her mouth, his deep red tongue completely captivating her delicate lips!
Huh?! How could this feel so real?! A tingling, numbing sensation brought back a long-lost feeling. The peerless beauty's mind was a tangle of confusion and intoxicating pleasure. She subconsciously exchanged heartfelt longing and intense love with her husband, while desperately trying to recall that almost vanished sweetness! A thousand heavy
hammers pounded into Li Wan's heart. Under the sweeping influence of her brother-in-law's powerful red tongue, the beautiful sister-in-law's doubts deepened, and the intoxicating pleasure intensified. The volcano of desire, simmering for over a decade, began to rumble and tremble, the surging lava about to erupt completely!
"Ah!" With a sliver of clarity remaining in his mind, Bao Yu roared silently. He knew he was deeply kissing his widowed sister-in-law, Li Wan, a dignified and chaste beauty. Though he had long harbored ulterior motives, his respect for his sister-in-law's unwavering fidelity had prevented him from taking the initiative. He never imagined that fate would so quickly grant his heart's desire. Who could deny that Bao Yu was truly a favorite of heaven?!
Her moist lips had yielded, and an intoxicating fragrance surged forth as Bao Yu greedily sucked. The powerful suction penetrated deep into his sister-in-law's soul, causing the volcano suppressed by layers of resentment and sorrow to ignite with fiery passion!
A pure kiss, spurred on by passionate love, subtly transformed. The raging fire of desire drove the younger brother's restless hands to slowly ascend to the beauty's fragrant shoulders. First, he gently caressed Li Wan's delicate earlobes, then, as her cheeks flushed crimson, he traced a graceful path down her long, smooth neck, repeatedly stroking and teasing her as if plucking the strings of true love. When the beauty gasped for breath, her fragrance filling the air, his five fingers finally lost control, their speed increasing as they rushed towards the woman's swollen, aching breasts.
Before he could even begin, the already swollen nipples, visible through her clothing, created alluring marks. The younger brother's excited hands leaped with joy, his fingers, slightly parted, powerfully sinking into the smooth, beautiful flesh.
"Ah!" A gasp rang out suddenly without warning. In this moment when things were about to spiral out of control, in the instant that the volcano in the beautiful woman's heart was erupting with passion, the suppressed passion that had been absent from Li Wan's chest for over a decade was rising again. At the same time, it also brought a long-lost discomfort
to her perfect body. Unfortunately, this slight discomfort caused Bao Er Ye to fail at the last moment and all his efforts were in vain! The scream was loud and intense. Li Wan instinctively grabbed her brother-in-law's large hand that was tightly pinching her nipple. A bit of reason brought back her dignified nature. Without hesitation, the chaste beauty pushed forward with her jade hand and also pulled back with all her might, thus successfully tearing apart the two who had been one!
"You..." The shy flames turned into angry words that rushed out, but they stopped abruptly under the raging fire of the remaining passion. Li Wan, with her jade legs tightly closed, was confused by the mud in her private parts and no longer had the courage to rebuke him!
Silence, and then a wordless silence! At this critical moment, Bao Er Ye certainly knew what was most important! The enchanting space was stirred by his gaze, which held a thousand unspoken words!
"Sister Wan, I..." Seeing the blush on his beautiful sister-in-law's face gradually fade, the clever fellow, feeling a sense of loss, spoke up in time to disrupt her thoughts. He didn't want his beautiful sister-in-law to completely forget everything that had happened before.
"Brother Bao, stop talking, I understand!" Her words, a mixture of embarrassment and anxiety, interrupted her brother-in-law's solemn explanation. The dignified beauty's voice trembled, but her expression remained firm. "Just now... it was just a... misunderstanding, sister-
in-law doesn't blame you!" Before she finished speaking, the stunning beauty quickly stood up, giving Bao Yu no chance to object, saying, "I'm going to check on Qiao'er and Jia Huan's condition. Please look after Lan'er!"
The "family" of three thus returned to reality. However, Li Wan's hurried departure left a rather awkward impression. The long-lost muddy, slippery feeling between her legs, no matter how tightly she squeezed her thighs, could not be erased. The soreness and burning sensation had already filled every inch of the stunning beauty's body. Although no indelible mark of Bao Er Ye was left, the image deeply etched in her heart was already very clear: tall, elegant, and handsome—who else could it be but the detestable Brother Bao?!
Alas! Whose home is this anyway?! Startled by the sudden "change" of his beloved, the man stood frozen for a long time before finally regaining his senses. He was deeply frustrated and regretful, blaming himself for being too hasty and scaring his beautiful sister-in-law away, leaving him alone in the bedroom. Now
fully recovered, Bao Er Ye looked at the sleeping Jia Lan on the bed, feeling both grateful and frustrated. Without the little guy's "help," how could he have tasted the exquisite flavor of his beloved sister-in-law?! Although it was only a small taste, with such a good prelude, how could there be no outcome?!
To carry the passion to the end—that was always Bao Er Ye's motto. Even more pleasing was that although his extremely abrupt sister-in-law resisted, she didn't react with anger or cold rebuke. Her shy and touching demeanor filled the lecherous man with energy just thinking about it!
His thoughts shifted, but the dull reality left the wicked uncle with nowhere to vent his energy; the pent-up fire in his heart caused his long robe to pitch an unyielding tent! Alas! Alone and alone with a young boy, how could the lustful Bao Er Ye not be greatly agitated?! The beautiful woman's hurried yet shy farewell words prevented him from leaving. Although the beauties of Yi Hong Courtyard were nearby, this poor fellow, consumed by his own "fire," could only painfully endure the ravages of his "fire."
"Second Master, please have some tea!" Li Wan, leaving unintentionally, delivered her "savior" to Bao Er Ye. Fearing her brother-in-law would be bored, the docile Liu Shi was sent to bring him tea and chat to relieve his boredom. Li Wan's intentions were undoubtedly good, but the dignified young woman, her mind in turmoil and her heart fluttering, didn't consider that, given her brother-in-law's current state of turmoil, would he let go of this tempting treat?!
An unquestionable answer immediately appeared. Baoyu's fiery hand reached for the teacup, an invisible flame of passion erupting from his heart, streaming down his arm and transforming into boundless heat that scalded Liu's smooth, jade-like hand. "
Ah!" "Bang!" A startled cry escaped his lips, the trembling echo still reverberating as the teacup shattered the tranquil space.
"Sister-in-law Liu, be careful!" The teacup had already fallen, and the beautiful woman was thankfully unharmed, but Baoyu, shamelessly expressing his special concern, reached out and pulled her voluptuous, mature body into his lap!
Amidst the continuous noise, the child on the bed was inevitably awakened, but the moment he opened his eyes, his "kind" second uncle casually brushed him away, lulling him back into a peaceful slumber. Heh, heh... of course, this is inappropriate for children!
"Ah!" A scream of surprise, seemingly of different meanings, pierced through the roof tiles and soared into the sky. It turned out that the middle-aged beauty, pulled into her master's arms, had unwittingly landed squarely on top of Bao Erye's enormous member. The scalding heat pressed against Liu's buttocks, only inches away from her secret valley!
"No!" Liu's plump waist jerked violently, attempting to escape this precious treasure that filled her with both joy and fear, shame and dread!
The arrow had already left the bowstring; there was no turning back. Under the frenzied surge of the divine stone's power, Bao Erye's nature and the external force found common ground. This wondrous fusion made him reckless, especially since his mysterious telepathic connection with the beautiful servant's shy and dignified demeanor fueled his burning passion, determined to reduce the woman before him to ashes and merge her into his very being!
A strong hand encircled Liu's waist, and the irresistible force caused the beautiful woman's smooth, fragrant buttocks to fall again. Even more infuriatingly, taking advantage of this brief separation, Bao Erye thrust upwards once more, his previous penetration between her breasts now firmly pressing against her vulva.
"Mmm!" The beautiful maid, deprived of such intimacy for so many years, could not withstand such provocation. She felt the hot, hard object, like a giant beast, kiss her forbidden peach blossoms. Unable to resist, her juices flowed freely. Her initial resistance weakened further, and her loud cries instantly turned into low moans.
Master Bao wrapped one arm around his prey's waist and pressed her down relentlessly, while his erect member accurately met her thrusts upward with each tightening and loosening. Her spring dress was already thin, and with his enormous member being so long and hard, the beautiful woman's muddy valley shrunk inwards beneath the wetness, creating a damp crevice under the pressure of Master Bao's massive member.
"Master, no..." Liu pleaded desperately before her last resistance vanished, but her alluring eyes held no power to persuade her. "Master, please spare...this woman!"
"Do you want me to spare this, or this?!" With a fiery, wicked grin, Master Bao's free hand climbed onto her high, firm breasts, while his other hand reached between her wet, warm legs, kneading them with abandon and whispering seductive words in a feignedly generous manner.
"Oh!" The assault on her breasts brought back a long-lost pleasure for Liu Shi. Her heart surged violently under the powerful impact, and the surging waves transformed into satisfied moans, shattering the middle-aged beauty's defenses.
The wild kneading turned into tender caresses. Now that the middle-aged beauty had yielded, Bao Er Ye was certainly no fool. The alluring moans intensified his arousal, and his large hand, which had slipped under her clothes, once again reached the mature woman's full and firm breasts. His
greedy fingers sank completely into her flesh, his hot palm pressed tightly against her breasts without any barrier. Although the trembling breasts were covered by her clothes, the boundless spring scenery still broke through the obstruction and reflected in Bao Er Ye's lustful eyes.
"Ah!" The middle-aged maid, sitting with her back to her master's lap, couldn't help but let out a long cry of joy, her full upper body pressing against her master's chest. With two strong fingers, Master Bao gently pulled up the mature woman's nipple. After the burning pain, a surge of pleasure followed, just as the saying goes, "It's so good, so good, pain first, then pleasure!"
"Master, be gentle... be gentle!" Liu Shi, leaning softly on Bao Yu's shoulder, couldn't help but turn her head and plead. Her lips, losing all self, involuntarily kissed Bao Yu's earlobe and neck, wanting to retaliate against the "hateful" Master Bao with all the endless burning and itching!
The sparks of passion ignited into a raging fire. Liu, who was caught in the sea of desire, repeatedly convinced herself, "This is what Master Bao forced me to do. He is the master and I am the servant. Of course I can't resist. Since I can't resist, I should just enjoy it wholeheartedly!"
The beautiful woman who had given up her modesty had completely forgotten how she had resisted Jia Rui and the others' wicked intentions. Her determination to die had long since turned
into . If the Jia family members who coveted Liu and her daughter but could not have them knew, they probably would not believe that Liu would be so wanton even if they broke through the wall!
Chapter Thirteen: The fragrance of rice can be used to eat love (3)
The spirit of chastity can inspire the heart of conquering the divine stone. The all-powerful magic power not only made Master Bao invincible in the three realms, but also gave the woman an irresistible masculine energy.
As the saying goes, different people have different fates. Although both are members of the Jia family, Bao Yu possesses extraordinary abilities. No matter how chaste and virtuous a woman is, she must submit to his invincible charm. Even extraordinary women like Feng Jie and Li Wan cannot resist him, so how could Liu Shi be any different?!
"Baby, do you like it?" Bao Yu whispered passionately in her ear, turning his head to kiss Liu Shi's lips fiercely. At the same time, his large hand slipped under her skirt, deftly removing the beautiful woman's undergarments, and without hesitation, he completely grasped her secret valley!
"Mmm!" Liu Shi was completely unconscious except for passionate moans that escaped her throat!
The blind man's exploration continued, his large hand filled with endless curiosity and endless pleasure.
"Ah!" The passionate moans lingered for a long time. Although it was only a slender finger, Liu Shi's wild valley trembled violently. With this thrust, the first wave of passion surged out, soaking Bao Yu's large hand and amplifying its lewdness!
"Hiss!" The sound of tearing fabric exploded like a thunderbolt in the beautiful woman's heart. Just as she collapsed into Bao Yu's arms, momentarily lost in thought, the lustful Bao Yu, no longer satisfied with the tenderness of his hands, swiftly tore her clothes into pieces that fluttered everywhere.
"Ah!" How could this sensitive, mature woman not understand Bao Yu's intentions?! Shocked and ashamed, the beauty hurriedly grabbed her last piece of clothing, pleading, "Second...Second Master, no! Please...not here...Lan-ge'er is still here! What if..." "
Baby, don't be afraid! The little one won't wake up!" Amidst the fiery temptation, another uncontrollable "whoosh" rang out, and Liu Shi's undergarment and trousers flew off her body in utter shame.
After the passionate thrust, there was no turning back.
"Ah...it's broken...it's torn!" A sudden, violent shock shook Liu's lower abdomen and mind. With a deafening boom, she felt as if she had been blasted into countless fragments, her soul and spirit flying into the sky and turning into dust. She no longer knew what day it was, nor where she was in the world! A
surging, slippery spring tide poured down, and in this tingling, throbbing sensation, Liu's soul and spirit once again disintegrated and reassembled. The beautiful woman, limp as water, weakly pleaded, "Second...Master, this woman can't...can't take it anymore...please let this woman go!"
"My darling, Second Master wants to agree, but it won't!" Second Master Bao, embracing the beautiful woman, stood up, his vigorous "Little Baoyu" thrusting powerfully, expressing his unparalleled fighting power and strong dissatisfaction.
"Oh!" Liu couldn't help but let out a soft moan of satisfaction mixed with fear. Her rosy body had long forgotten its shyness. Even now, she was still being held in Baoyu's arms, and under the master's relentless, rhythmic thrusts, the beauty could no longer withstand the onslaught. The mature beauty was indeed perceptive and endlessly useful. "Second Master, how about... how about this little woman... this little woman will... use her mouth to... make it come for you!"
"Alright!" Baoyu's heart instantly surged with excitement. He hadn't expected Liu to be so understanding. The lecherous man loosened his grip slightly, and the middle-aged beauty knelt on the ground. He was too lazy to sit back down, and stood proudly in the center of Wan Jie's bedroom, intently enjoying Liu's oral service.
This unique pleasure lay more in the enjoyment of the soul. Facing his beloved beauties, the Second Master Baoyu couldn't feel such lewd thoughts. The spiritual and physical union with his beloved beauties was already enough for him, and he had no time to pursue such a different kind of stimulation! After all, the spark of their souls had overshadowed everything else; all the means of lovemaking were merely aids to their true affection! When enjoying the pleasures of his beloved, Bao Yu might only think of "carving a few words," heh, heh… I wonder if his grand goal could be achieved on the fragrant buttocks, jade peaks, slender waists, and jade legs of all the beauties in the Jia family?!
Human nature has many layers of disguise, and Bao Yu also had a different side. The clever fellow vented all his dark desires on Liu Shi. Only when facing women whose desire outweighed their passion could he unleash his inner turmoil without restraint. A woman's three alluring lips would become the ultimate target of his unrestrained lust!
The intense passion of spring was raging, and the passionate moments passed in an instant. Under Liu Shi's tireless efforts, using both her mouth and hands, an intoxicating tingling sensation surged from Bao Yu's lower abdomen, then rushed straight to his mind, raging and swirling.
"Boom!" The volcano of lust finally erupted completely under this unique stimulation.
A scalding passion, like a sharp arrow, surged in; a torrent, like a fierce tide, rushed past Liu's lips and tongue, penetrating deep into her heart. Though the mysterious magma of immortality entered the middle-aged beauty's body in this unusual way, its miraculous effects remained undiminished. The world lost another mortal body, gaining a youthful and beautiful woman.
"Ah—crash!" A sharp scream and the sound of a teacup shattering rang out simultaneously outside the door. Facing the door, Master Bao saw Liu Wu'er turn and flee, but he had no time for shame, for his fiery member was enjoying Liu's final service.
Under the ravages of intense lust, Liu, kneeling before Master Bao, felt the miraculous changes within her body. The beautiful woman, apart from the slight curl of her red lips, was oblivious to everything else in the world!
A loving couple, lost in the lingering afterglow of spring, felt utterly content and at peace. But Liu Wu'er, turning to flee, felt the world turn gray; even the spring breeze seemed unpleasant, the birdsong and fragrant flowers irritating!
How could this be?! How could this happen?! Tears streamed down her face as she ran, leaving long trails in the air. The young girl's frantic heart plummeted into despair, but she could never erase the shameful scene etched into her mind.
Although she hadn't received orders from the mistress, the hopeful young woman, still carrying tea, went to the bedroom, for there lay her beloved!
Before even reaching the door, a faint moan startled her. The naive girl, unaware of its meaning, assumed the young master's condition had worsened and rushed to the door. But the ajar door struck Liu Wu'er like a thunderbolt, leaving her utterly disbelieving.
Good heavens! The naked mother knelt before her beloved, while the equally naked Bao Er Ye held her head, shaking it back and forth. Although Liu Wu'er was a virgin, her instincts immediately told her what was happening in the room!
It wasn't surprising that the esteemed and charismatic Bao Er Ye had women; it would be abnormal if no woman was with him! As a maid, Liu Wu'er had never harbored any selfish desire to possess Bao Er Ye. In her young heart, she wouldn't have felt any strangeness or resentment even if Bao Er Ye took all the maids in the Jia household to bed! But… but… this time it was her mother—her always dignified and proper widowed mother. How could the young girl accept this cruel reality?!
Tears extinguished the flames of passion in her heart; the beautiful dream of the young girl was shattered, destroyed by her mother's passionate moans!
The kind and gentle Liu Wu'er didn't resent her mother. She could only bless her widowed mother, who had raised her with such hardship, to have a master's favor. However, the heartbroken girl inevitably thought of herself and Master Bao. Since Master Bao and her mother were now together, she could never fulfill her own wish. What could she do? She was Liu's daughter! Incest was forbidden by society, and Master Bao and she would never be together again!
The resentful girl's heart was filled with desolate fantasies. Liu Wu'er's eyes were blurred with tears. Perhaps she would marry a talentless and unattractive servant like her other sisters, or be casually sent away to some rough stranger outside the mansion! Thinking of these naturally beautiful and delicate girls filled her with even more melancholy and despair about the future.
Liu Wu'er instinctively rushed back to her and her mother's bedroom. There weren't many servants in Daoxiang Village. The few maids and old women had all gone out with the eldest mistress. Apart from a few young maids in the outer courtyard, only the mother and daughter remained in the entire backyard.
"Bang!" The girl burst into the room, not even having time to close the door, and threw herself onto the bed, heartbroken and grief-stricken, crying uncontrollably for a long time. The more she cried, the more heartbroken she became
, and the more she cried, the more she wept. In this desolate and gloomy atmosphere, the inner demon lurking deep within everyone's heart emerged. A low, seductive voice of the inner demon echoed in Liu Wu'er's heart, "You have no hope anymore. What's the point of living like this? You might as well die. Once you die, all the sorrow will be gone! Die, and everything will be over. Just three feet of white silk will solve everything!"
Inside the master's bedroom, Master Bao tenderly embraced the languid and weak middle-aged beauty. His large hands once again slowly roamed over the mature woman's voluptuous body. This time, however, it was not a passionate caress or teasing, but a gentle and moderate massage to relieve her fatigue and exhaustion, soothing Liu's rosy and delicate body from the ravages of time.
Faced with such favor and tenderness from her master, how could Lady Liu, living in a patriarchal society, not be extremely excited? Not even her deceased husband had ever shown her such tenderness and care, let alone the esteemed Master Bao! The middle-aged beauty, fortunate enough to receive such attention, excitedly threw herself into her master's arms, involuntarily murmuring, "Good Master, hold me tight! Mmm!" Just as
another passionate storm was about to erupt, a sense of foreboding flashed through Master Bao's mysterious mind. His extraordinary magical power followed the ominous wind and mist, and he witnessed Liu Wu'er stepping onto the brocade stool.
"No!" A desperate cry roared in Bao Yu's heart. His immense anxiety extinguished his lust, and with a swift movement, he carried the bewildered Lady Liu out of the room.
If we're talking about genuine affection, Master Bao only felt a slight liking for Liu Wu'er. However, being naturally sentimental, he couldn't bear to witness such a human tragedy. More importantly, the sight of the young girl about to perish reminded him of the most pitiful Jin Chuan'er. It was his own incompetence that led to that tragedy, and how could he allow the same thing to happen again?!
"Master Bao, where are you going?! We're not dressed yet!" Two figures burst through the door, leaving long, blurry shadows in the air. The beautiful woman, feeling a chill run down her spine, didn't have the courage for such a shocking act. Her voice, filled with shame and anxiety, warned the wild Master Bao to be careful!
"To save your daughter!" Master Bao, not wanting to say more, flashed a glint in his eyes, and all the thoughts he wanted to express surfaced in Liu's mind.
"Ah—" Before Liu Shi could even feel a sense of astonishment at the mysterious light, she was terrified by the image of her daughter hanging herself that flashed through her mind. She understood the whole story through the divine light emanating from Bao Yu, but she had no time to think further, only hoping her daughter could escape danger.
Inside the servants' room, the pitiful young girl, a girl from a modest family, gazed longingly at the sky outside the door one last time, murmuring dreamily, "Mother, Second Master, Fifth Sister is gone!"
"Bang!" Before she could finish speaking, the brocade stool beneath her feet was kicked over. Her eyes were closed, her mind blank, and the suffocating force had just begun to form when she felt her delicate body lighten and plummet downwards. Then, her sinking soul landed in a warm embrace.
"Huh?! How can death feel like this?! Not only is there no pain, but it's actually quite comfortable! If everyone knew the truth, they probably wouldn't have any fear of death anymore!"
"Wu'er, Wu'er..." A gentle call interrupted the girl's reverie. Liu Wu'er, trying to escape reality, felt a sudden tremor in her heart. Was it a ghost messenger coming to take her away?! But why did that voice sound so familiar and warm? It seemed...it seemed...to be...Master Bao's voice!
Startled, Liu Wu'er's tightly closed eyes snapped open. Who else could it be but Master Bao's handsome and captivating face?! Before the tears of the lovesick girl could even well up in her eyes, she saw her equally anxious and flustered mother beside her, and the broken white silk ribbon above her head, seemingly complaining to Master Bao. Saving someone is one thing, but why did she have to cut herself in two?! Sigh! Being a white silk ribbon is really not worth it. Maybe she'll be a garment in her next life!
"Fifth Child, it's all my fault! I'll apologize to you right now!" Seeing her daughter still silent and dazed after waking up, Liu Shi, disregarding her nakedness, knelt down and was about to apologize to her daughter. The middle-aged beauty was terrified; the mother was kneeling before her daughter, showing the depth of her heartache at that moment!
"Mother, it's not your fault, it's my bad luck. Just let me die!" Liu Shi's mournful voice finally snapped Liu Wu'er out of her daze. The girl, already trapped in a dead end, had no other thoughts but to die. Before she finished speaking, she suddenly broke free from Bao Yu's embrace and slammed her head against the wall.
"Ah..." Liu Shi hurriedly reached out to grab her but only tore off a piece of her daughter's clothes. It seemed that blood would splatter everywhere and her soul would be lost. At this critical moment, Bao Yu, of course, turned the tide.
With a dull thud, the suicidal girl crashed into Bao Yu's arms. Before the dizzy, disoriented girl could attempt suicide again, Bao Yu swept her up in his arms and carried her straight to the disheveled bed. Liu Shi, her
initial shock replaced by joy, still felt the lingering fear in her heart. With great effort, she dragged her weak legs to catch up with Bao Yu. The scene had almost made the middle-aged woman's vision blur. For so many years, she and her daughter had depended on each other; she never imagined that mother and daughter would be separated by death! Thank goodness Bao Yu was there, otherwise…
Thinking of this, Liu's gaze at the tall, upright figure was filled with infatuation, and she admired Bao Erye's extraordinary abilities immensely. Women are inherently weak, possessing a natural adoration and admiration for the strong! If her previous encounters with Bao Erye were half-hearted resistance, now, with her passion raging, Liu was completely willing!
"Second Master, you...you...what are you doing?!" Liu's anxious heart was now racing. After placing Wu'er on the bed, Bao Erye didn't cover the girl with blankets as Liu expected. Instead, he incredulously began to strip off her skirt, removing her outer garment in the blink of an eye.
"Ah...what are you doing?! Let go!" The frantic Liu Wu'er immediately answered her mother, struggling against the lecherous hand. What was once the infinite beauty of a young girl's dreams had now become unbearable pain!
"Second Master, you..." Madam Liu was at a loss, her mind blank as she stared at her lover and mistress entangled with her daughter. She should have been furious, but she showed no reaction, simply staring at the two like a statue.
"Mother, help me... push him away!" At this moment, Liu Wu'er had only one thought in her mind: she had to resist, she had to resist with all her might, resist Second Master Bao's brutality, resist Second Master Bao's favor that she had just shown to her mother!
"Ah! Good, good..." Madam Liu suddenly shuddered, snapping out of her shock. She forcefully cleared her mind of the chaotic thoughts, determined to stop Second Master Bao's violation of her daughter no matter what!
The middle-aged beauty stepped forward and put her arm around her lover and mistress's shoulders, but before she could exert any force, Bao Yu's solemn words made her freeze in shock once more!
"If you want Wu'er dead, then do it!" These inexplicable words pierced the hearts of the mother and daughter. Master Bao's forceful words followed: "I like you, and I like Wu'er. I don't care about propriety. You two, mother and daughter, will both come with me!"
The mother and daughter's protests abruptly ceased. They couldn't accept Master Bao's extremely shocking words. An unbelievable thought swirled in their minds: What? What did Master Bao say?! He wants to take both of us, mother and daughter, at the same time! Good heavens! Isn't this incest?! But his expression didn't seem like he was joking!
What should they do?! Could they agree? Were they willing to agree?! Could they agree? And what would happen if they did?
Before the endless questions could be answered, Master Bao had already grabbed the girl's hands and spread them to the sides. He then leaned down and looked directly into Liu Wu'er's beautiful eyes, which had gone from frantic to shocked. His voice was firm and deep as he said, "Wu'er, I like you, and I don't want you to suffer for a long time before finally coming into my arms. Isn't that a waste of time?! Just be obedient and don't cause trouble. I know you like me, right?"
"Yes!" Liu Wu'er, her mind already shaken, blurted out her true feelings. Then, suddenly remembering the current situation, her slightly nodding head immediately became a violent rattle. "No, no, you and Mother have already..."
The girl's hands began to struggle and resist. Although Master Bao was incredibly strong, he didn't want to actually rape the girl, nor did he want to hurt her accidentally. The two were once again caught in a struggle.
"Mother..." The girl's cry awakened the equally shocked Liu Shi. Although the middle-aged beauty's mind was in chaos, her hands instinctively pushed towards Master Bao again.
"If you want Wu'er to die, push me!" The same words stopped Liu Shi in her tracks, but this time Bao Yu explained his reasoning in detail: "Wu'er has been driven mad by what happened between us earlier. If I let her go, she'll immediately try to kill herself. The only effective way now is to unlock her heart, and this is the only way!"
"Ah! That…that…" The middle-aged woman stared intently at her daughter's eyes and face; indeed, she was incredibly frantic, as if possessed. Stimulated by Bao Yu's extremely anxious words, the heavy atmosphere around the three of them made Liu Shi lose her ability to think clearly, unconsciously agreeing with Bao Yu's "only" explanation.
"Come on, quickly help me hold Wu'er's arm," Bao Yu's lust flared up instantly. Even the lecherous man hadn't expected such a beautiful sight: a beautiful mother helping to hold her daughter's hand, willingly allowing her lover and daughter to become one, to make love!
Such a scene, let alone experiencing it firsthand, would make any man's blood boil! "Wow...she's gone mad!"
"Oh! Alright then!" The obedient Madam Liu took her daughter's hand and pressed down on her wrist, kneeling beside her head and softly comforting her, "Fifth Child, it's Mother's fault. Now let Second Master pamper you. From now on, Mother will never be intimate with Second Master again. Second Master is yours alone. Be good and don't
think nonsense!" The tears of familial love were deeply moving. Even the bewildered Liu Wu'er gradually stopped struggling, her half-awake, half-dazed gaze meeting her mother's blank stare, struggling to understand the meaning of her mother's words.
Unfortunately, this touching scene failed to evoke any sympathy from Second Master Bao. This was because Madam Liu was still naked when she spoke these moving words, her trembling, alluring breasts and moist, rosy valley directly facing Second Master Bao's face. How could pure emotion arise from such a captivating sight?!
"Hiss!" Taking advantage of Liu Wu'er's rare moment of cooperation, Master Bao quickly removed the obstacles from the girl's delicate body. He ruthlessly tore apart anything that was difficult to remove, leaving the girl's upper body as naked as her mother's in moments.
"Ah!" The cool breeze made Liu Wu'er cry out again, but the sharp scream only lasted half a sound before disappearing. The girl's resistance with her jade hands also began to vanish under her mother's ineffective pressure.
"Mmm!" Master Bao's hot lips and tongue forcefully sealed the girl's mouth. Without the slightest hesitation, his red tongue first gently licked and sucked the alluring lips, then directly pried open her pearly teeth and plunged into the core. After a futile struggle, the smooth little tongue obediently submitted. From beginning to end, Liu Wu'er's pearly teeth were merely spectators, showing no intention of biting down on their enemy!
A nimble hand climbed onto the delicate breasts of the pretty young girl, each one barely a handful. With a squeeze, a press, a knead, and a pinch, it not only conjured various alluring and seductive shapes, but also caused the cherries on the peaks to ripen for the first time in the wind and rain, trembling proudly and radiating a captivating red glow!
"Ouch! It hurts... be gentle... be gentle!" Under the tender gaze of her beloved, amidst his caresses that were a mixture of gentleness and wildness, and with the silent encouragement of her mother's tightly held hand, Liu Wu'er's aroused heart quickly surrendered, predictably utterly defeated by the invincible Bao Yu's swift and fierce offensive. As Bao Yu's large hands freely caressed the girl's tender breasts, the girl's uniquely chaste nipples, unable to withstand the pressure and friction, quietly emitted waves of unbearable pain. A
tender, deep kiss moved down from Wu'er's lips, leaving a trail of loving marks before finally lingering on her alluring breasts, while his large hand explored further, traversing mountains and valleys with unrestrained passion!
Mmm! After a slight pain, a burning, aching sensation arose instantly. This intense discomfort instantly overwhelmed the young girl's heart, filling her delicate breasts and causing her beautiful peaks to swell to a new height for the first time in her life.
Before the girl could even utter a groan of discomfort, her beloved's knowing lips and tongue descended leisurely. With a sudden suck and a kiss, not only did he draw away the heat and aching in Wu'er's heart, but he also instantly sucked away her soul and spirit. In that instant, the beautiful girl's entire mind and spirit were completely absorbed into Bao Erye's body, merging into one, inseparable for all eternity!
"Hmm... Oh..." Amidst the passionate moans, Liu Shi, filled with both joy and worry, quietly released her restraint. The girl's freed hands, however, had completely surrendered, and instead, they actively climbed onto Bao Erye's shoulders and back, unconsciously wandering around.
"Ah! Second Master, no... don't!" When Bao Yu's large hands crossed the plains and whirlpools to reach the secluded valley and forest, before he could gently remove the girl's last piece of clothing, Wu'er strangely reached out and grabbed his fingers.
"Wu'er, what's wrong with you?!" Seeing the girl's eyes still filled with shyness and tenderness, the mother, Bi Bao Er Ye, was even more surprised and blurted out the question first, thinking for a moment that her daughter was just being shy!
"Second Master, no...no!" Wu'er's pleading was truly bizarre. Despite her heightened emotions, she still gripped Second Master Bao's hand tightly, her resolve even stronger than before!
What kind of man was Second Master Bao?! Was there any woman in this world he couldn't handle?! This battle-hardened fellow smiled nonchalantly, then suddenly bent down and fiercely sucked the girl's breast into his mouth, his teeth biting and nibbling passionately at the nipple!
"Ah!" Second Master Bao's move was indeed effective. Under the extreme stimulation, the girl lost control of her hand. After a soft sound, Second Master Bao achieved his ultimate goal!
"Ah!" This time, it was Second Master Bao and Liu Shi who exclaimed in unison. Holding the undergarment, Second Master Bao, for the first time in his life, regretted his ruthless methods. His erect penis instantly shrank back into the house, refusing to come out no matter how much his elder brother called!

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