Chapter 51 Chapter 51 Jealousy

Wu Tianyue wanted to find Daiyu to take credit for his achievements, but when he heard that she was strolling in the garden with Jia Mu and others, he had to put the idea aside for the time being. He ordered Lan Ye to look after Jia Huan while he went out to find everyone.

Before they reached the Rongcui Temple, they saw Lady Jia coming with a group of people.

Seeing Wu Tianyue also coming, everyone smiled and said, "I heard from Lan Ye this morning that the prince went to the Crown Prince's Mansion. Is he done with his work?"

"I heard the old lady is taking her sisters to the garden, so I have to hurry back to join in the fun," Wu Tianyue said with a smile. "I didn't expect to be late after all."

Grandmother Jia loved to be admired, and today, Aunt Xue declined to come, saying she had something to do at home. Upon hearing Wu Tianyue's words, she said happily, "We'll just have a quick tour today. I'll invite the prince to join us some other day."

After saying this, he turned to the rough-skinned old lady next to her and said, "This is the prince I told you about earlier."

The old lady hurried forward, bowing deeply and flatteringly, "When I first met the other gentlemen, I already thought they were both talented and handsome. I never thought the prince was even more like a god."

Wu Tianyue guessed it was Granny Liu, a distant relative of the Wang family. Seeing that she wasn't at all reserved, he couldn't help but look at her with some admiration. He smiled and said, "Grandma, you're praising me so much I can't believe it."

As the two were talking, Miaoyu, the Taoist nun who had been invited back by the Jia family to practice in the Rongcui Temple, came out to greet them. She then went into the temple with everyone else.

Having just had some wine and meat, Lady Jia and the others did not enter the meditation hall, but sat casually in the room, thinking that they would just have some tea.

When Miaoyu heard this, she hurried to make tea herself, and brought a teacup, first holding it to Wu Tianyue and then to Jia Mu. After the two of them took it, everyone started drinking tea.

Wu Tianyue's research on tea ceremony came from the prince. He had done a lot of research on these things, so Wu Tianyue knew a thing or two. Now, as he savored it slowly, he felt it was just average.

After drinking half a cup, he saw Daiyu and Baochai quietly going out with Miaoyu. Baoyu hesitated for a moment and followed them.

When Wu Tianyue saw everyone just now, he noticed that Daiyu was not in a good mood today, and he also wanted to go out with her, but he frowned and thought for a while, and was afraid that if he went out, everyone would find out that the three of them were not there, and they would not be able to answer if they asked. So he did not go, and sat down to talk with Jia Mu and others.

After chatting for a while, Jia Mu noticed that Wu Tianyue was a little absent-minded. Thinking about what happened when Baoyu and the other two went out just now, she was a little worried that he was tired of Baoyu. In addition, Aunt Xue was not here today, and the crowd was not all there. Everyone was also not in high spirits because of the events of the previous day. She felt a little lazy and said, "I feel a little sleepy today."

Wu Tianyue came back to his senses and said with a smile: "It's almost time for today, old lady, go back and rest."

Grandmother Jia helped Yuanyang up by the hand and said, "I'm sorry to spoil the prince's fun."

Wu Tianyue shook his head and said with a smile, "I'm waiting for the invitation that the old lady mentioned earlier."

"Since the prince is interested, I will naturally not forget it." Jia Mu said with a smile. Seeing that Baoyu and the other two had come after hearing the maid's words, she asked Baoyu to accompany Wu Tianyue to visit the garden, and she left with Liu Laolao, Wang Fu-ren and others.

The sisters also drank tea and left Longcui Temple together.

After the elders left, Xiangyun smiled and took Baochai's arm: "Where did you go just now? You actually left us behind."

"I'm just going to look at Miaoyu's collection of teacups," Baochai said casually, then smiled and said, "I have something to do at home today, so I'll go back first."

Although everyone didn't know what exactly happened the day before, they all knew that something big had happened in her family, so they all replied, "Just go by yourself."

After Baochai left, Yingchun and others also found excuses to disperse, leaving only Wu Tianyue, Daiyu and Baoyu.

Wu Tianyue had no intention of strolling with Baoyu, so he said to him, "There's no rush to stroll around the garden. You can go back first."

Baoyu did not answer, but looked at Daiyu. Wu Tianyue saw this and felt uncomfortable. He urged him, "Do you have anything else to say?"

Daiyu felt a little uncomfortable being looked at by Baoyu. After hearing what Wu Tianyue said, she was afraid that Baoyu would guess something, so she glared at him and said to Baoyu, "We have been walking around all day today. Second brother, go back and rest first."

Baoyu was surprised by Daiyu's answer, but still felt a little disappointed. After a pause, he said, "Then I'll trouble you, sister, to show the prince around for me."

After all, they grew up together. Daiyu felt a little reluctant when she saw the corners of his mouth forced up, and it showed on her face. She hesitated for a moment and still didn't say anything to keep him.

Baoyu already knew her choice, so he didn't argue any further and just turned and left.

Wu Tianyue was first glared at by Daiyu, and then saw her blaming herself so much. Although he knew that her feelings for Baoyu were only brotherly, he still felt sour in his heart and stubbornly refused to pay attention to her.

Although it was autumn and afternoon, the weather was sunny and still a little hot. Wu Tianyue felt awkward for a moment and was about to ask Daiyu not to stay in the sun when he suddenly saw several maids carrying water.

Before he could ask, Daiyu saw that they were from Qingxi Garden and asked, "What are you doing carrying water here?"

The old woman replied, "Master Bao asked the little boy outside to fetch some water and told us to carry it to Longcui Temple to wash the floor."

After hearing this, Daiyu thought of when she was drinking tea with Miaoyu just now. She disliked Granny Liu's dirtiness and didn't want the cup that Granny Liu had drunk from. She was about to smash it, but after Baoyu's persuasion, she said she would give it to Granny Liu. Then she and Baochai came out first. Baoyu didn't know what he said to Miaoyu inside, but maybe he mentioned this matter.

For some reason, Daiyu couldn't help feeling uncomfortable. In the past, she would have thought that Granny Liu was vulgar and without integrity, and only knew how to curry favor with the powerful. But after making several donations with Princess Zhongshun, Daiyu felt that it was very pitiful that Granny Liu had to humiliate herself like this for a living at such an old age.

Now, just for staying in this nunnery, she is being treated like this. Although I know that given Baoyu's character, he is probably trying to make Miaoyu happy and there is no discrimination, I still feel inexplicably angry.

She was already unhappy today because she saw Granny Liu dressed up as a clown to cheer everyone up, and now seeing this, she felt even more depressed and walked towards Xiaoxiang Pavilion with her head lowered.

Wu Tianyue had no idea what she was thinking, but seeing that her face looked even worse after hearing what the old woman said, he couldn't help but wonder if she was uncomfortable with Baoyu's kindness to her. She had already been a little jealous before, and now she was even more uncomfortable, so he didn't say anything and just followed Daiyu.

Zijuan and Luchen saw the two men coming in one after another, not saying a word, and the atmosphere was so low, so they thought they were just arguing.

They hadn't had a quarrel since they talked it out a few months ago. This time, Zijuan was extremely anxious and hurried to go in to mediate, but Luchen stopped her, saying, "Why are you so anxious? The prince and the young lady have been like this since they were little. If we get involved, we might end up with something more serious. It's better to let them solve it themselves."

After hearing this, Zijuan was still a little anxious, but since the words made sense, she didn't insist on it anymore.

Daiyu entered the room and saw Wu Tianyue following her in. She sat there sullenly and said nothing. She smiled and said, "What's the matter? Is there anyone who dares to make you angry?"

Wu Tianyue was holding his breath and wanted to ask Daiyu to have less contact with Baoyu in the future, but he felt that this request was too difficult. After a long pause, he said, "You can't be unhappy because of others in the future."

After hearing this nonsensical remark, Daiyu asked in confusion, "Who am I unhappy about?"

"Just remember this." Wu Tianyue couldn't say it out loud and kept on talking nonsense.

"What you said is illogical," Daiyu said. "There are so many people in this world, and I am one of them. If I could control who I am happy for and who I am unhappy for, wouldn't I be able to become a Buddha right here?"

Wu Tianyue just wanted her to agree, even if it meant lying to him, but Daiyu took it too seriously, so he got anxious and said, "Aren't you upset today just because of Baoyu?"

Daiyu was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then said angrily, "Who said I was unhappy for him?"

"Who else needs to tell me?" Wu Tianyue knew that this was equivalent to doubting Daiyu, so he could only mutter, "I can see it all."

"How did you tell that?" Daiyu's face turned cold. "Did I say something or do something that made you think I was doing this for him?"

As she spoke, she felt that her sincerity towards him had been misplaced, and she felt aggrieved: "Never mind, maybe it's because I don't respect myself in my daily behavior that you feel this way."

Seeing her speak so seriously, Wu Tianyue hurriedly said, "Who said it was your fault? I just saw that you were unhappy, and the three of you went out alone, so I was a little jealous."

It would have been better if he hadn't said it. But when he did, Daiyu felt even more hurt. If he really understood her and cared about her, he would have understood her heart instead of tainting her with jealousy. She covered her face and sobbed, "Aren't you saying I don't love myself?"

"I don't think so." Wu Tianyue regretted it deeply and hurried forward to pull Daiyu. "I just feel a little unfair that he can be with you so often, but I have to find all kinds of excuses to see you. If you were my sister, we would have grown up together..."

Daiyu pushed him away, and after hearing these words, she thought of how busy he had been in the past few months, plus the plan he had mentioned a few days ago. She knew that they would inevitably be separated in the future. She felt a little uncomfortable and cried even harder.

"Don't be sad, sister." Wu Tianyue was extremely anxious and swore, "I know your heart is the same as mine. This time I was just being petty. If I continue to do this in the future, let me..."

Before he could finish, Daiyu looked up and interrupted: "You are going to say this again!"

Wu Tianyue smiled and said, "I haven't said it yet."

Daiyu snorted, turned her head away and ignored him, crying alone.

Wu Tianyue stepped forward and tugged at Daiyu's sleeve, saying, "Don't be angry, sister. At worst, I won't give up the reward."

"You miss me so much, and you still want a reward?" After hearing these shameless words, Daiyu didn't care about crying and scolded him.

"That's not what I meant. I meant..."

Before she could finish, Zijuan walked to the door and said, "Miss Bao is here."

Daiyu hurriedly wiped her face with her handkerchief, and just as she finished, Baochai walked in.

Seeing the two of them sitting and standing, with tears still on Daiyu's face, Baochai regretted coming now. It was only her mother's order, and Wu Tianyue had been elusive lately, so she could only find him with Daiyu. So she pretended not to notice and, with a smile, went forward and said, "I've come here today to discuss something with the prince."

Daiyu hurriedly stood up and offered her a seat. Wu Tianyue listened and said with a smile, "Miss, please feel free to speak."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my brother yesterday." Baochai said with a smile, "I'll prepare some wine tomorrow. I want to thank you for saving my life."

"It's just a small favor." Wu Tianyue opened his mouth to refuse, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "I have to go to the Prince's Mansion tomorrow morning. How about tonight?"

Baochai heard this and smiled, "Of course, it's up to the prince's time."

Wu Tianyue nodded, and Baochai stood up and said goodbye: "I have something else to do at home, I'll leave first."

Daiyu sent her out and was about to return when she heard someone say, "The old lady is not feeling well."

So he didn't care about Wu Tianyue and hurriedly took his people to Jia Mu's courtyard.