Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Both Jealous

After Wu Tianyue sent Daiyu back to the Jia Mansion, he shamelessly wanted to stay there, which shocked everyone in the Jia Mansion.

But Grandmother Jia was old after all, and had seen a lot, so she quickly calmed down and told Jia Lian's wife, Wang Xifeng, "Go and clean up the front yard."

Then he turned to Wu Tianyue and said with a smile: "The house is simple and shabby. I am sorry for the inconvenience to you, my lord."

Wu Tianyue pretended not to notice the change in her expression, thanked Feng Jieer with a smile, and replied to Jia Mu: "I am sorry to bother you, old lady."

Feng Jieer kept saying politely and turned to leave. Suddenly, apart from the maids and old women serving them, there were only Lady Jia, Baoyu, Wu Tianyue and several young ladies from the Jia family in the room.

Wu Tianyue had achieved his goal and felt bored sitting there, so he started the conversation himself: "I wonder who these sisters are?"

Several girls hurried forward to greet him. Daiyu knew him well, and at Lady Jia's signal, she introduced them one by one: "This is my second sister Yingchun, my third sister Tanchun, my fourth sister Xichun, and my second wife's niece, Sister Xue Baochai."

Wu Tianyue bowed in return and addressed Daiyu as sister.

Everyone was about the same age. Wu Tianyue had accompanied the retired emperor on his southern tour when he was a child. He had been to many places and seen a lot. In addition, he had been with Daiyu for a long time, so he had figured out a set of ways to make girls happy. He could chat with the sisters enthusiastically in just a few words.

Seeing this, Baoyu felt that Wu Tianyue came from a good family and had a tall stature. When he looked closely, he found that his facial features were more handsome than his own. He was very confused. Seeing Wu Tianyue and the sisters praising each other and chatting so well, he felt very uncomfortable. He had been with them for so many years, but now he was being excluded. He was just worried that he was still in front of his elders and did not dare to show it.

Daiyu was also a little depressed at this time. Seeing Wu Tianyue happily talking about interesting things on the road and having a good chat with Baochai, she couldn't help but think of Baochai who moved into the Jia Mansion after her and was more popular. She felt a little panicked and always felt that Wu Tianyue would probably think she was petty like others after getting along with her.

He felt uncomfortable and was really tired after running around for the past few days, so he sat aside with his eyes lowered, not saying a word.

Wu Tianyue was a carefree person. Tanchun, the third daughter of the Jia family, and Baochai were both good at talking. He was the prince, and they both praised him while talking. He was inevitably full of confidence and was so engrossed in the conversation that he did not notice anything unusual about Daiyu.

Instead, Baochai noticed that something was wrong with Daiyu and said with a smile, "It's getting late, and Sister Lin just got home. Why don't you let her rest for a while? We'll come back to ask her for a gift tomorrow."

Wu Tianyue then noticed that Daiyu looked unhappy and said hurriedly, "You took a boat yesterday and a car today. You must be tired. Go and rest quickly, sister."

After hearing this, Jia Mu smiled and nodded: "I am a little tired too, you should go back and rest."

As soon as these words were spoken, the sisters stood up and said goodbye to Daiyu.

Grandmother Jia then ordered the maid in her room: "Hubo, take the prince to rest."

"Don't bother. I can go with Baoyu." Wu Tianyue replied to Lady Jia with a smile. He then put his arm around Baoyu's neck and turned to Daiyu, saying, "I'll come find you tomorrow morning."

Although he was good-looking, he was tall and strong, which was not the type of romantic and talented scholar that Baoyu liked. Moreover, he was now a threat to his own status. Baoyu struggled hard: "I live with the old lady, so I am afraid I can't accompany the prince."

Wu Tianyue let go of his hand in shock: "You're sleeping here? What about Sister Lin?"

Baoyu straightened his clothes, nodded and smiled, saying, "Sister Lin and I have lived with the old lady since we were young."

Wu Tianyue's impression of Baoyu plummeted to the bottom in an instant. Just as he was about to say something, he heard Jia Mu laugh and say, "Excuse me, my lord. I have loved them both since they were little. They are also filial and often coax me, so they live with me."

Daiyu was already upset because of Wu Tianyue's behavior, and now she felt even more embarrassed when she saw that he knew she and Baoyu were living in Jia's mother's room. She urged him, "Why don't you leave? What are you doing here?"

Wu Tianyue had no choice but to shut up and said with a smile: "The old lady is kind and loving, and Brother Bao and Sister Lin are filial and filial. They are enviable."

Then he turned to Daiyu, "Remember to take your pills tonight. Although lychees are good for your health, don't eat too much. If you can't digest them, you'll feel even worse."

Daiyu nodded in agreement.

Seeing how concerned he was about Daiyu, the other sisters thought it was Princess Zhongshun's request. However, Baoyu became even more anxious and ignored the rules to chase her away: "It's late at night. If you don't go back to your room, I'm afraid it will be locked."

Wu Tianyue looked at him and felt even more unhappy, but Daiyu looked unhappy. Perhaps she was tired and didn't want to stay any longer, so she came out with her sisters and followed the Jia family's maid to the guest room.

After he left, Grandmother Jia thought for a long time. This time when Yu'er came back, unlike the first time when she had full authority to arrange everything for her son-in-law, Prince Zhongshun's Mansion not only rewarded people, but also prepared many things, even rewards for servants were prepared in different categories. This shows that the princess values ​​Daiyu more than she expected, and is dissatisfied with the Jia family.

Then she thought about how Baoyu had just revealed the fact that the two of them were living together, and she felt a little headache. Although she wanted to pair Baoyu and Daiyu up, it was her own family matter. It was okay for people in the mansion to know that she had let the two of them live in her house, but it would not be good if outsiders knew about it.

Thinking this, she instructed her maidservant, Yuanyang, "This time, Miss Lin has brought a lot of books. I'm afraid the green gauze cabinet won't be able to accommodate them all. Please clean up the west wing in my courtyard and have Sister Feng put it in order. Miss Lin will live there starting tomorrow."

Daiyu listened and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It was good that her grandmother was like this. She didn't have to feel guilty when facing Wu Tianyue, and she could also sort out her feelings before facing Baoyu.

Baoyu subconsciously wanted to object, but seeing Daiyu happily agree, he didn't want to make her unhappy when they met again after a long separation, so he pouted and said nothing.

I thought that if I was unhappy, Daiyu would come to comfort me, but before she showed it, Daiyu turned into the green gauze cabinet and told Zijuan and others to put their things away. After thinking about it, she followed her in again, thinking that she could catch up with her while they were still staying together tonight.

Before she could say anything, she heard Feng Jieer coming outside to ask Lady Jia how to arrange the two maids that Princess Zhongshun had given to Daiyu. She couldn't help but feel regretful. She thought she was considerate, but why didn't she think of arranging some people to serve Daiyu with medicine?

On second thought, apart from her grandmother, no other elders in the mansion had such treatment. Even if she had brought it up before, she would not only be scolded for not knowing the rules, but would also cause more troubles to Daiyu. Today, it was a gift from the princess, so even her grandmother wouldn't have much to say. She sighed again, and the joy she had felt for Daiyu's return had vanished. She went to the outer room to sleep.

When Daiyu first saw him come in, she was a little nervous and didn't know what to say. After seeing him leave, she relaxed, but after realizing her own thoughts, she felt a little guilty.

The next day, Daiyu, who had tossed and turned all night, got up early and distributed the paper, pens, local specialties and things prepared by the princess that she brought from Yangzhou to her sisters. She also ordered Zijuan to deliver the rewards prepared by the princess to the maids in charge of each room. After thinking about it, she added a few more things to Baoyu's gift.

Seeing that he got more than his sisters, Baoyu concluded that Daiyu treated him differently, and he became happy again. He pulled Daiyu aside to talk to her and even wanted to give her the Qulingxiang beads that King Beijing had given him.

When Daiyu was in Yangzhou, she felt guilty about what Zijuan said to her. Seeing that he still treated her the same way as when they were little, she felt unworthy of his protection since childhood and felt even more guilty. So she sat down and chatted with him. When she saw the incense string, although she didn't want something that had been taken by the man outside, she still frowned and asked Zijuan to put it away.

However, she had been at home for more than a year, and her father's health was getting better and better. Although she and Wu Tianyue quarreled all day long, it was Wu Tianyue who suffered the bullying, so she became a little spoiled and no longer as cautious as before in the Jia Mansion. So when she accepted the things at this time, she did not control her expression well, and her disgust was obvious.

Baoyu could easily tell that she didn't like him, but he didn't tell her directly like he did before. His every move was very distant, and he couldn't help feeling disappointed. But when he thought about it, he hadn't seen her for more than a year, so it was normal to feel a little strange. He cheered up and sat closer to talk to her.

Wu Tianyue felt guilty for not noticing Daiyu's mood last night because he was too busy chatting. He came early today and unexpectedly ran into Baoyu and Daiyu sitting next to each other at the table. Baoyu smiled and pulled Daiyu's sleeve to twist it, saying, "My sachet is broken. Sister, please make me another one."

Hearing this, Wu Tianyue felt very unhappy. He coughed lightly and saw the two people looking at him. He slowly walked into the door and said, "The Luchen that my mother gave to my sister is very good at needlework and has even been praised by the Empress Dowager. Why not let her make one for Baoyu?"

But Daiyu always treated Baoyu as her elder brother, and was still unhappy because of yesterday's incident. She ignored Wu Tianyue and just said to Baoyu: "A sachet is not difficult to make. It's just that I can't sew well, so I'm slow."

Baoyu originally thought he would be rejected when he heard what Wu Tianyue said, but Daiyu agreed unexpectedly and said happily: "As long as it is done by my sister, I like it. It doesn't matter if it's done later."

Wu Tianyue was so angry when he saw this. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the sisters of the Jia family coming together to thank Daiyu for the gifts. He had to hold his breath and shut up.

They chatted for a while, and then they went to have breakfast at Jia's mother's place.

Wu Tianyue was already rude yesterday, and he has stayed here until now this morning. He couldn't stay here any longer, so he prepared to say goodbye.

Before he could even get up, he saw Sister Feng and Yuanyang coming back to Lady Jia: "Sister Lin's room has been packed up, and everything is ready. The maid the princess gave her is temporarily stationed in the main kitchen, and will only be responsible for the girl's meals every day."

Grandmother Jia smiled and nodded, praising her for her prudent arrangements. She then said to Baoyu, "The prince is here today. Go ask the teacher for leave and accompany him around the mansion."

"I only came here on my mother's orders to bring Sister Lin here. How could I possibly disturb the Second Young Master's studies?" Wu Tianyue laughed upon hearing this. "Sister Lin has been settled. It's time for me to return and report to my mother."

Before Lady Jia could speak, Sister Feng smiled and tried to persuade him to stay: "It's still early, why don't you sit with your brothers and sisters for a while."

"To be honest, sister-in-law, I've been bothering you this extra night just to get back to my mother. If I stay any longer, I'm afraid she'll come in person."

When Lady Jia heard him say this, and seeing that Baoyu was unhappy about Daiyu moving out, she was afraid that he would bring it to his face and anger Wu Tianyue, so she smiled and said, "The prince is filial, so we can't stop him."

After saying that, he ordered someone to send him out.

Seeing that Daiyu still didn't look at him straight in the eye, Wu Tianyue returned to the palace with a huff.