Three Wives and Four Concubines in the Dream of the Red Chamber

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Daiyu opened her mouth, but still didn't have the courage to speak. She could only glare at Gu Yuyu with shame and anger before turning away and ignoring him.

Although Baochai felt a little shy, she still curiously glanced at the note in Tanchun's hand.

“Slender willows lean against the green waves, ... a skirt of silk.”

...plump and graceful, ...many branches on one branch.

Because Tan Chun's hand blocked part of her view, Baochai only saw the incomplete part, but she had already completed the last line, "The pear blossoms surpass spring in beauty," and felt both ashamed and annoyed.

Although her first reaction upon seeing the poem was to wonder if it was about her, it didn't explicitly state that.

Daiyu bluntly pointed the finger at her, almost causing her to expose herself, which made Baochai a little angry.

After reading the poem, Tan Chun and the others looked around, unsure of what to say. Although the poem seemed to be addressed to Baochai, it was ambiguous, and they couldn't be certain that Lin Daiyu's words were correct.

Once Baochai's appearance had recovered somewhat, she was about to launch a counterattack.

"Is it possible that Lin Daiyu is having preoccupations during the day and dreaming about it at night? Is it because you see Brother Yu so often that you tend to overthink things? I think this is just a description of spring scenery, how did it get dragged into my life?"

Daiyu was provoked by her comment that she was prone to overthinking, and her face showed a somewhat lost expression. Had she really overinterpreted Gu Yu's words, "my heart"?

Upon thinking of this, Daiyu, unable to accept it, finally shed tears, sobbing and covering her face as she left.

Gu Yu raised her hand but couldn't stop them. She looked helplessly at Baochai and then at the three sisters who were watching the commotion. She could only sigh and send them back first.

After all, as the matriarch of the Jia family, Qin Keqing's family members would come to mourn her death. The three sisters were going to leave after their meal, so they did not stay any longer.

Wang Xifeng, on the other hand, didn't come at all. She went to Ningguo Mansion early in the morning, so she didn't have to worry about outsiders knowing about this farce.

Baochai breathed a sigh of relief, and her expression softened. However, everyone knew the truth, so when she saw the three spring maidens about to leave, Baochai felt flustered. She didn't dare to look at Gu Yu and followed them away, wanting to sort out her feelings when she got back.

This time, without them having to say anything, Gu Yu took the initiative to knock on the door, but Zijuan and Xueyan did not answer and open the door, leaving him standing there for most of the hour.

Hearing the faint sobbing sounds coming from inside, Gu Yu knew she was in the wrong, but she didn't dare to make a scene that everyone would know about. Since Zijuan and the others refused to open the door, she could only retreat helplessly.

For the next few days, Daiyu stayed in her room and wouldn't come out. Gu Yu had no choice but to finally find an opportunity to corner Xueyan.

As the only elder who had followed Daiyu since Yangzhou, Xueyan knew from a young age that the mistress intended to marry her young lady to Gu Yu, and that she would also become a maidservant to accompany her. Therefore, she was very close to Gu Yu.

However, Daiyu was ultimately the most important person, so no matter how much Gu Yu threatened or tempted her, Xueyan just blushed and shook her head, refusing to take him inside.

"Young lady is really heartbroken this time. Her eyes are almost swollen like walnuts. It breaks our hearts to see her like this. Young Master Yu, why don't you come over in a few days, after she has calmed down?"

Gu Yu had no choice but to think for a long time before going to beg Zijuan, who was older and knew Daiyu better.

Zijuan had long wanted to have a clear talk with Gu Yu. She saw that her mistress was always worried and sentimental about him, even losing her appetite, but there was never any resolution. It made her, a maid, anxious.

"Young Master Yu has done a terrible job. He came over not long ago to tell my young lady his heart and soul, but now he's expressing his feelings to Miss Bao. Where does that leave my young lady?"

"For so many years, Miss has eaten with you, played with you, and slept with you. What kind of relative would do such a thing? Doesn't Young Master understand?"

Gu Yu stiffened, recalling the scene in Yangzhou where the two of them had squeezed into one quilt and cuddled together for medical treatment.

Although the two were young at the time, their minds were far beyond those of ordinary children, so how could I have ignored them?

Seeing Gu Yu remain silent and look dazed, Zijuan knew that her efforts had been successful, and she quickly pressed on while the iron was hot, determined to persuade him to agree!

"A while ago, Master Lin wanted to find a marriage partner for the young master, and when Miss found out, he didn't even give him a kind look. If the young master also has feelings for Miss, he shouldn't make her suffer any longer. If he just wants to be a younger sister, he should let go as soon as possible, so that my young lady won't have to worry about him anymore!"

After listening, Gu Yu finally made up her mind. She took a deep breath and said to Zijuan:

"Of course I want to marry Lin Daiyu. In that case, how about you do me a favor?"

Zijuan's face lit up with joy. Now that she had received confirmation, her young lady no longer needed to worry about gains and losses!

"Please give your orders, son-in-law."

……

Chapter Eleven: Sleeping Red Tea

Based on the accessories on the two charred corpses, the Ningguo Mansion finally determined which one was Qin Keqing, and Jia Zhen cried and wailed again.

To save face for the Jia family, Jia Zhen, as the clan head, decided to hold a grand celebration. However, there was no one capable in the Ningguo Mansion, and Lady You happened to be ill and bedridden. Therefore, they had no choice but to bring Feng Jie over as a savior.

These days, because she offended Lady Wang and couldn't get much involved in the garden renovation, Wang Xifeng has been somewhat neglected. She can only chat and laugh with Grandmother Jia and the others on weekdays, and she's holding a grudge in her heart.

When Jia Zhen came to invite her, she pretended to decline for a while, but then readily agreed. This was not only because she wanted to save face for Qin Meizi, but also because she wanted to show off her abilities to everyone.

Because of the death of the matriarch, the entire Jia family had to stop all entertainment. Although this did not apply to Grandmother Jia, she did not want to cause any bad luck, so the entire Rongguo Mansion became much quieter.

Even the three spring maids no longer came to Gu Yu's side, making the whole courtyard even more deserted. Daiyu was still feeling sad when she saw Zijuan's smiling face, which was particularly irritating, and she couldn't help but spit.

"You dare to stab me with your hoof? Are you trying to make a fool of me too?"

Seeing that Daiyu was sad again, Zijuan quickly suppressed her smile, served her a cup of tea, and checked on her one last time.

"Why must Miss torture herself like this? Is it possible that without Young Master Yu, there isn't a single good man in the world? I dare not speak ill of others, but Second Master Bao is a gentle and kind man, and he would never let Miss suffer such injustice."

Daiyu shook her head upon hearing this, but said nothing. Zijuan continued to press:

"Miss, please tell me, where did I go wrong? Your heart is tied to a piece of duckweed, when will this ever end?"

Daiyu was filled with a myriad of emotions but had no one to confide in. In her distress, when Zijuan asked her about it, she finally opened up.

"Although Brother Bao is gentle, I have always only regarded him as a sister. When we were young in Yangzhou, my mother talked about him, saying that he was unruly and spoiled. Seven or eight years have passed in the blink of an eye, do you think he has improved at all?"

"He has always loved to frolic among girls, no matter what kind of girl, as long as she has a pretty face, he can't help but go up and fawn over her. Although we sisters know that he doesn't have any ulterior motives, what will outsiders think if they find out?"

Zijuan naturally knew about Bao Erye's flaws, but she still listened carefully to Daiyu's comments. After all, when she thought about what would happen later, she couldn't afford to be careless at all!

"He's actually a bit older than Yu-gege, but he still acts like a carefree and innocent child. His second uncle has tried to discipline him many times, but his maternal grandmother has always protected him. But how many more years can she protect him?"

"Now that he's in charge, how will he be able to hold up the sky?"

As Zijuan listened, she gradually came to her senses and couldn't help but smile and reply.

"So, Young Master Yu is well-educated, polite, and has a steady personality. He has been a person with his own opinions since childhood, which is why Miss is so concerned about him?"

"You girl!"

Daiyu blushed, gave Ziju a weak glare, and then, in a fit of desperation, said:

“I was raised as a son under my mother’s care since childhood, and I grew up studying the Four Books and Five Classics. Why can’t we be a good match? Yu-gege and I were childhood sweethearts, and my mother had feelings for me when she was alive… In short, no matter how good other men are, it’s none of my business!”

Seeing that Daiyu's face was flushed but she still spoke her mind, Zijuan felt relieved and her initial hesitation disappeared. She then brought over another cup of tea.

"In that case, Miss, you should regroup and make a comeback. If you stay indoors like this, Young Master Yu won't be able to see you. What if someone takes advantage of the situation?"

……

After venting her frustrations to Zijuan, Daiyu felt much better. Her swollen eyes finally recovered, and she transformed back into the stunningly beautiful Lin Daiyu.

Soon it was the seventh day after Jia Qinshi's death. The Rongguo Mansion was even more deserted. Some servants were even borrowed to go to the Ningguo Mansion to maintain the scene. Gu Yu finally couldn't hold back and handed the things over to Zijuan.

Zijuan quickly put the small medicine bag in her arms and told Gu Yu to come back in the afternoon.

After Daiyu finished lunch, Zijuan brought her tea to help with her digestion. After only a few sips, Daiyu felt a bit tired and decided to go back to bed to rest for a while.

Seeing that Daiyu's breathing was becoming more stable, Zijuan called out to her twice but received no response, so she welcomed Gu Yu in. She closed the door for him and then took Xueyan to Gu Yu's room.

Following Gu Yu's instructions, even the courtyard gates were tightly closed. The maids and servants, having nothing else to do, were happy to hide inside and cool off for a while.

Gu Yu carried a small box to Daiyu's bedside. Looking at the petite and lovely Lin Daiyu sleeping peacefully, she finally opened the box and took out a few items.

……

Daiyu's sleepiness came and went quickly; in just half an hour, she felt refreshed and her slight haggardness of the past few days was gone.

"Huh? Why is it already dark? How long have I been asleep?"

Everything was pitch black. Daiyu felt as if something was covering her face, and she tried to lift it off. But her hand was halfway there when she couldn't move it, as if it were tied to something.

"Zijuan? Zijuan, where are you?"

With her hands bound and her eyes covered, Daiyu felt uneasy. If she hadn't been sure she was still in her own bed, she would have thought she had been kidnapped.

Seeing no reaction from the room, Daiyu tried to sit up. The moment she moved, someone grabbed her wrist, but the strength was clearly not that of a girl like Zijuan.

Daiyu gasped and was about to cry out when another hand gently covered her mouth. A faint, familiar fragrance wafted into Daiyu's nose, which made her struggle much less.

Daiyu finally realized what was happening, her face turning bright red. How many men in this courtyard could possibly enter her room? Although she couldn't see him, she was certain that the man was Gu Yu.

"Brother Yu...? Let me go... What kind of behavior is this?"

Seeing that she had stopped shouting, the hand did not let go, but gently stroked her cheek. The warm touch made Daiyu's face flush, and she quickly changed the subject.

She even wondered if she was dreaming. Why were Zijuan and the others completely silent, yet Gu Yu appeared in her room and was interacting with her so intimately?

The bed sank slightly as another person climbed onto it. Daiyu felt a tightness around her waist as she was pulled into the newcomer's arms.

Just as Daiyu was about to say a few words, she was lightly pecked on the lips, which immediately threw her thoughts into disarray.

Gu Yu touched Daiyu's lips briefly and then parted, but the tender touch had already left an imprint on his heart, as if it had been adorned with celestial wine. It was just a fleeting touch, yet it had already made Gu Yu somewhat intoxicated.

Their lips met more and more frequently and for longer periods. Gu Yu gradually advanced the battle line, finally breaking through the enemy's defenses and entering the interior to plunder the spoils of war.

Daiyu felt as if her soul was being sucked away by Gu Yu, floating lightly, unaware of where she was. Gu Yu held her tightly, her soft, boneless body seemingly about to be completely melted into one.

When Gu Yu finally released Daiyu's cherry lips, Daiyu could only gasp for fresh air and had no strength left to utter even a single word.

Chapter Twelve: The Old Illness Relapses

Throughout the entire process, the two remained silent. With Daiyu's eyes covered, the sensation on her lips seemed exceptionally intense, almost causing the young girl, experiencing this for the first time, to faint.

When those large hands were placed in front of her, about to strip off her clothes, Daiyu suddenly felt a little frightened and looked up at where Gu Yu's face might be.

"Brother Yu...is it really you?"

Since the person hadn't made a sound, she couldn't imagine what would happen if she had made a mistake... Seeing Daiyu's anxious expression, Gu Yu finally couldn't help but lift the brocade cloth in front of her eyes, allowing her to see again.

Daiyu's eyes lit up, and she was finally able to see the scene on the bed clearly.

She was being held in someone's arms, with a silver ring on each of her hands, wrapped in several layers of thick cotton. No wonder she hadn't noticed it at first.

When Daiyu finally saw Gu Yu's face so close to hers, she first breathed a sigh of relief, then her face flushed red.

"Brother Yu, what's wrong... sob sob..."

Before she could finish speaking, Daiyu's mouth was gagged again, leaving only faint sobs.

Gu Yu relieved the dryness in her lips before getting up, satisfied, to continue her unfinished task.

Overcome with embarrassment, Daiyu instinctively tried to cover her chest, but both her hands were frozen in place. She could only watch helplessly as Gu Yu's hands peeled away her layers, her shame almost overflowing.

When only her undergarments remained, Daiyu could no longer bear Gu Yu's burning gaze. Overwhelmed with extreme shyness, she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Gu Yu quietly embraced her, gently licking away her tears, and tenderly playing with her earlobe, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Does Lin Daiyu now understand my heart?"

"Ugh—Brother Yu, you—oh~!"

Daiyu gasped in surprise as Gu Yu grabbed her two small, soft mounds in his hands. Her body tensed, and she unexpectedly ejaculated.

As Daiyu's delicate body gradually calmed down, Gu Yu carefully examined this unique treasure. Suddenly, he felt that Lin Daiyu's last remaining covering was a bit too conspicuous, so he simply tore it off, taking in Daiyu's beautiful appearance completely.

Daiyu, inexperienced in such matters, was being played with like this for the first time, unable to even cover herself properly, and was already somewhat losing her composure. As Gu Yu slowly explored her forbidden areas, Daiyu groaned and sobbed, tears streaming down her face, yet her eyes were filled with pleasure.

After learning about Lin Daiyu from beginning to end, Gu Yu removed his own underwear, opened the silver ring, and embraced Daiyu in his arms. The two were tightly pressed together, completely inseparable.

Daiyu leaned weakly against Gu Yu's chest, her chin lifted as he demanded her saliva, making her even more confused and infatuated. When their lips parted, a slightly lewd strand of saliva even clung to her lips.

Just as Gu Yu was about to mount Daiyu on horseback after grasping her slender waist, he hesitated upon seeing her allure.

"This... I can't get in no matter what."

Daiyu held her breath, anxiously awaiting Gu Yu's next move, but to her surprise, there was no movement. She struggled to open her eyes and saw the starkly contrasting scene, which made her turn pale.

At this moment, the self-taught girl had a vague idea of ​​what was going to happen next, but how could such a huge, filthy thing go in... Daiyu seemed to already see herself being torn in two, and a hint of fear appeared on her face.

"Brother Yu..."

Gu Yu reluctantly bent down and kissed Daiyu's pretty face to comfort her, but could only give up unwillingly.

But with this golden opportunity, Gu Yu wouldn't feel at ease if he couldn't completely win Daiyu over. After thinking for a moment, Gu Yu took Daiyu's hand, and then…

……

As the stars began to twinkle, Gu Yu finally emerged from Daiyu's room, refreshed and with a smug smile on her face.

Although there was no real exploration of the mountains and alleys today, I led Daiyu through a virtual phoenix and a fake dragon, and although it wasn't truly intoxicating, it had a unique flavor.

Recalling the marks he left on Daiyu's beautiful face, Gu Yu felt a slight urge to raise his head again. He quickly went to his room and called Zijuan to bring in hot water and a hot meal.