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

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She never imagined that something as poignant as burying flowers could be done with Gu Yu in such a romantic way, like being in the throes of honey.

After Gu Yu dug a small hole, the two of them buried the flower pouch together, smiled at each other, and Daiyu took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the fine sweat from Gu Yu's forehead with her bright and beautiful eyes.

Looking at Daiyu's pretty face so close to his, Gu Yu couldn't help but lean in and kiss her cheek, which earned him a coquettish scolding from Daiyu. After she finished wiping his face, the two chatted and laughed all the way.

As they approached the former Pear Blossom Courtyard, Daiyu was just nagging Gu Yu to let go of the thief's hand, actually because she was afraid of being seen, when she suddenly heard the melodious sound of a flute and the gentle singing from inside the wall.

Daiyu knew in her heart that it was the twelve girls raised in that mansion rehearsing a play. However, Lin Daiyu had never been fond of watching plays, so she didn't pay any attention.

However, upon suddenly hearing the lines "What a pity that such a beautiful day is wasted, and such delightful things are enjoyed in whose courtyard?", her heart skipped a beat, and she glanced at Gu Yu beside her, her face instantly turning red.

Upon hearing these two sentences, she recalled the scene of the two of them reading The West Chamber together, and felt her body go weak. She also forgot to make a fuss about urging Gu Yu to let go.

Before Gu Yu could react, he heard the song inside: "For you are as beautiful as a flower, as fleeting as water..." Daiyu blushed and regretted coming here, but she collapsed into Gu Yu's arms.

Seeing Lin Daiyu's beautiful appearance, Gu Yu took the opportunity to hug her. However, since there were young actors around, he simply held Daiyu's body and did not let her sit on the ground.

The two stood together for a while when suddenly someone else came looking for them. Hearing footsteps approaching, Daiyu was startled and quickly jumped out of Gu Yu's arms. She glanced over in alarm and saw Xiangling. She breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiangling pretended not to notice how close the two were, and simply greeted them with a smile:

"Miss Lin, Zijuan has also come looking for you. I heard that Second Madam Lian had something to discuss with you. She brought you some tea for you to try."

Daiyu naturally let go of Gu Yu's hand, and only held Xiangling's hand, chatting and laughing in front, leaving Gu Yu alone to follow behind.

Gu Yu didn't plan to go to Daiyu's place again. He only escorted her halfway and then took Xiangling back to rest instead of going in.

As expected, Sister Feng's visit this time was not for anything important. However, after tasting the new tea leaves, Grandmother Jia thought of her precious granddaughter and instructed her to make a trip.

Unfortunately, when Daiyu opened the package after receiving it, she found that it had already been delivered by Gu Yu many times. She did not show it on her face, but simply sat with Fengjie for a while before sending her back.

Chapter 41 A Rendezvous After Dusk

Having just finished dinner, Daiyu was still digesting when Xiangling came looking for her. Xiangling only relayed Gu Yu's message: "Meet at the usual place tonight." Then Xiangling pressed Daiyu for an explanation.

Daiyu, blushing and with a pounding heart, barely managed to get through it, but she didn't know what Gu Yu's intentions were in inviting her that night, and whether she should go and walk into the lion's den.

As the sun was just setting, Daiyu hesitated for a long time before secretly leaving the house and heading straight for Qinfang Gate.

When they arrived at the place where the two buried the flowers, they didn't see a single person. Daiyu was stunned for a moment, but there was still no movement. She was both frustrated and puzzled, wondering where Gu Yu could be.

As soon as she turned around, Daiyu bumped into Gu Yu's arms, who grabbed her shoulder. Daiyu looked up, her face beaming with joy, pleased with their unspoken understanding.

"Why did you ask me out at this time? When the mosquitoes start swarming, I'll be covered in bites again."

Gu Yu proudly raised the sachet at her waist and gestured to Daiyu.

"This contains herbs to repel mosquitoes, so my little sister can rest assured and just stay in my arms."

That's exactly why I'm worried! Daiyu cursed inwardly, blushing as she nestled against Gu Yu's chest.

"The moon rises above the willow branches, and we've arranged to meet after dusk. Why don't we wait until the moon is high above the willow branches before heading back?"

The horizon was barely visible, and it would be another half an hour before it arrived. Although Daiyu didn't know why the two had arranged to meet in this secluded place, she obediently agreed.

After all, hearing Gu Yu mention the phrase "meeting after dusk" filled her heart with sweetness, and she would be willing to do it even if it meant feeding mosquitoes together.

The two embraced quietly for a while, then strolled hand in hand along another path they hadn't taken during the day. It was late spring, and the faint chirping of insects from the grass at dusk only added to the tranquility of the surroundings.

When they reached a small bridge in the middle, the two watched several waterfowl mate in the water and couldn't help but exchange a glance. Daiyu blushed and her heart beat slightly faster because of his gaze.

Gu Yu's heart stirred, and seeing a small pavilion nearby, she suggested to Daiyu:

"There are quite a few mosquitoes by the water; how about we sit in the pavilion instead?"

The two entered the pavilion. Gu Yu sat down but didn't let go of Daiyu's hand. He just smiled and looked at her. A hint of shyness flashed across Daiyu's face, but she still gently sat on his lap, enjoying their time together.

She knew in her heart that, given Gu Yu's popularity, it would be reasonable for him to have dozens or even hundreds of concubines. Although Gu Yu was currently only with the sisters, they still couldn't be too formal about how much time they spent together in private.

Anyway, I've done more or less what I should and shouldn't have done. What if I miss a good opportunity because of this bit of restraint? Would I be happy to see him hugging Bao Jie and the others when I turn around?

The sky, which had been bright just moments before, soon darkened completely. The two people, now close together, could only see each other blurryly, which added to the thrill.

Gu Yu couldn't help but give Daiyu a long kiss, then held her close and looked at the flowing water beside them, laughing:

"This scene has inspired me to compose a little poem. Would you like to appreciate it, sister?"

Daiyu, panting slightly, leaned against his chest. Hearing this, she was somewhat interested. After all, his poetic fame had spread throughout the capital, but there had been no further news of him since. Apart from the short poem they discovered that day, even his sisters had never seen him write any more poems.

Gu Yu specifically pointed out that it was a short poem, and Daiyu instinctively felt that it was written for her. Her heart was filled with sweetness, and she wrapped her arms around Gu Yu's neck, urging him to speak quickly.

Gu Yu chuckled softly, gathered her thoughts, and slowly recited:

"When I happen to be in a quiet place, I will meet you and walk together."

Red leaves and flowers stand out against the backdrop of the bright moon over the small river.

Pond birds vie to intertwine their necks, while new insects cast lonely shadows.

This adds even more color, tenderly expressing heartfelt emotions.

Upon hearing the last three words, "to express one's feelings," Daiyu finally couldn't hold back any longer and melted into water, softly humming as she nestled into Gu Yu's arms.

The love and understanding between the two had completely overwhelmed her, and she only knew to hold Gu Yu tightly, as if she wanted to completely merge herself with Gu Yu.

Gu Yu gently kissed her eyebrows and eyes, their lips occasionally intertwining, but the kiss felt even more intoxicating than their usual deep kisses.

After an unknown amount of time, the sky completely darkened. Seeing faint lights in the distance, Gu Yu gave Daiyu a final kiss on the cheek before reluctantly standing up to escort her home.

The two were leaning on each other, unaware that after Fengjie returned home, she chatted with Jia Lian and learned of another matter.

It turned out that Jia Yun had previously requested several jobs in the mansion, but had not received any definite answer, so he took the opportunity to ask Jia Lian.

Now that Jia Lian and Feng Jie had discussed it, Feng Jie had also figured out the key point of the previous matter, and she smiled and said:

"I understand. You can go about your business. Do you think I would dare to embarrass you?"

Jia Lian had been holding back for too long and dared not vent his anger. Now that he had finally returned home, he wanted to hug Feng Jie and turn off the lights after only a few words.

After a few hesitant movements, Fengjie blushed and obediently went into bed, leaving Ping'er to keep watch outside.

The next day, as Fengjie was leaving the main gate to pay her respects, she had just boarded her carriage when she saw Jia Yun approaching. She ordered someone to stop him and smiled through the window:

"Yun'er, how dare you play tricks on me? No wonder you gave me this; it turns out you wanted something from me. Your uncle just told me yesterday that you asked him for help."

Jia Yun remained calm, simply tilting his head back and smiling, "Auntie, please don't mention asking Uncle for help. I regretted it yesterday. If I had known this would happen, I would have asked you from the start, and it would have been over by now. Who would have thought that Uncle couldn't do it?"

Although Fengjie knew perfectly well what was going on, she couldn't help but laugh and say, "No wonder you didn't succeed there, and you came looking for me again yesterday."

Jia Yun said, "Auntie, you have failed to live up to my filial piety. I didn't mean it that way. If I had, I wouldn't have asked you for help yesterday. Now that you know, I'm going to abandon my uncle. I have no choice but to ask you to be kind to me a little."

Sister Feng sneered, "If you want to take the long way, I can't say anything. You should have told me earlier. What's the big deal? It's such a small matter, why have you delayed until now? The garden still needs flowers planted, and I can't think of anyone to recommend. If you had come earlier, it would have been over sooner."

Jia Yun's spirits lifted. Seeing that things were looking promising, he couldn't help but take two steps closer and say with a smile, "In that case, Auntie, please send me tomorrow."

Sister Feng deliberately played hard to get, pausing for a while to make Jia Yun gradually panic before continuing:

"I don't think this is a good idea. Let's wait until the big order for fireworks and candles comes through next year in the first month of the lunar calendar before assigning you a position."

Jia Yun said, "Good aunt, please assign this to me first. If I do a good job with this, then assign me the other one."

Seeing that he was indeed anxious, Sister Feng laughed and said, "You really know how to drag things out. Fine, if your uncle hadn't said I wouldn't get involved in your affairs, I would have just come over after eating. Come to collect your money at noon, and then go in to plant trees the day after tomorrow."

After saying this, she ordered her carriage to be driven away. Jia Yun watched Feng Jie's carriage leave, but his heart was filled with excitement, feeling that a turning point in his life was just around the corner!

Chapter Forty-Two: An Eye for an Eye

Within two days, Jia Yun led people into the Grand View Garden to start construction. Daiyu used the excuse of finding them noisy to go to Baochai's place every day, "incidentally" to visit someone.

Although Xiangyun and Daiyu had a disagreement on Baochai's birthday, they made up within a few days, making Baoyu look like a clown.

With the arrival of early summer, the Grand View Garden was even more lush and colorful. Jia Yun and his servants planted more flowers and plants, making the entire garden even more prosperous.

Xiangyun used to visit Grandmother Jia every day, but recently the weather has been getting warmer, so Grandmother Jia doesn't allow her to go out every day anymore. She just tells her to stay in the garden and play with her sisters.

Without having to go out, Xiangyun could naturally have a good time to explore. In just a few days, apart from Gu Yu's place, Xiangyun had roughly visited all the other places. Baochai had been invited by her several times, but because she was rather afraid of the heat, she had been staying at Hengwu Garden these past few days and hadn't gone out.

After lunch that day, Baochai lay listlessly on the couch. Although the weather wasn't too hot, it wasn't the time to use ice either, so it was even more unbearable for her than the height of summer. She could only lie on the cool mat and let her mind cool down naturally.

Hengwu Garden fell silent for a moment, but Xiangyun couldn't stand it. Without disturbing Baochai and the others, she went out for a walk by herself.

Hengwu Garden is located at the northernmost point, and the adjacent Tubi Villa is uninhabited. This area is exceptionally quiet. Xiangyun didn't feel anything when she first came out, but after walking only a dozen steps, she felt a bit feverish. After thinking for a moment, she turned her head and walked to the left.

To the left was the Pear Blossom Spring Rain leading to Gu Yu. Xiangyun didn't intend to get too close to it, so she only planned to go to the artificial hill to escape the heat. If it was cool enough, she could invite Baochai over.

The artificial mountain is only a few dozen steps in circumference, but Shan Ziye's ingenuity has created a maze-like effect, fully demonstrating the ruggedness and intricacy of artificial mountain architecture.

In addition, there were large areas of flowers and plants inside, which made Xiangyun very interested. She wandered around for most of the day until she felt a little tired and then stopped. Suddenly, she saw a stone bench lying by the path and her eyes lit up. She lay down on it to rest for a while.

However, the breeze was cool here, and because she was wearing thin clothes, Xiangyun felt uncomfortable after lying down for a short while, so she had to get up again.

After looking around for a while, she discovered a small, sunken patch of grass deep in the flower bushes behind her, just the right spot to lie down. She quickly went over and lay down in the flower bushes, enjoying herself a hundred times more than before.

A cool breeze carried the fragrance of flowers to Xiangyun's nose, and a feeling of languor soon made her drift off to sleep, forgetting for a moment that she had to go back and invite Baochai.

After an unknown amount of time, Xiangyun was suddenly awakened by a sound. It took her a while to realize that it was Daiyu's voice. Just as she was about to get up and greet her, Xiangyun suddenly heard a man's voice. Her eyes widened slightly, her body stiffened, and she dared not move again.

She never expected Daiyu to be so bold as to have a secret rendezvous with a man in the Grand View Garden! Unfortunately, she was too confused just now and didn't know who it was, but Xiangyun still subconsciously thought of Gu Yu's face.

The three were only a dozen steps apart, and even Daiyu's soft moans could be clearly heard by Xiangyun, making the girl blush, but she still couldn't help but continue listening.

"Ugh... I can't take it anymore, Yu-gege, please stop—oh~"

Daiyu, her face flushed, was held in Gu Yu's arms. She weakly pressed down on Gu Yu's large hands, but was powerless to stop his actions.

With no one around, Gu Yu simply lifted Daiyu's thin clothes slightly and probed along her smooth, snowy belly, coaxing her all the while.

"Yu'er is so beautiful... It's alright, it's just the two of us here."

Finally grasping the girl's two small, soft mounds, Gu Yu gently ran his fingers over the two tiny buds, causing Daiyu's face to flush red, and she could only tremble in his arms.

Although Daiyu was rather thin, only about the size of two small apples, her youthful firmness and smoothness still made Gu Yu love her.

Seeing Daiyu biting her lip, unwilling to make any embarrassing sounds, Gu Yu smiled mischievously and suddenly used a little force to grasp both of her breasts and began to knead them.

"Ah!...Um...Brother Yu, stop!!"

Stimulated by this, Daiyu leaned back, forgetting that she was in Gu Yu's arms. This closeness made them even more intimate, and Gu Yu couldn't help but pick her up and adjust her position, gently rubbing against her.

A moment later, Daiyu suddenly started trembling, and it took her a while to stop. Her eyes were glazed over. Gu Yu couldn't help but lift her up a little more and lean in to taste the tiny red bean.

Daiyu couldn't help but cover Gu Yu's head with her hands so that the birds wouldn't see her exposed body. From the outside, it looked as if she had taken the initiative to embrace Gu Yu.

Gu Yu's skillful tongue made it increasingly difficult for her to resist her impulses, and she gradually began to moan. Her soft and seductive voice sounded completely different from usual, which made Gu Yu work even harder.

When Gu Yu finally couldn't resist reaching between Daiyu's legs and wanted to go further and remove the covering, he was defeated by Daiyu's pleading eyes and only moved a little under her clothes.

But the more she did this, the more it aroused her desire. Gu Yu couldn't help but go over and nuzzle Daiyu's pretty face, whispering a few words. Daiyu blushed, half believing and half doubting, feeling that Gu Yu was just coaxing her.

"Really? Others are doing the same..."

"Of course it's true. Xiangling and the others served me like this even before we shared a room. It's actually a very normal act of intimacy, little sister, hurry up..."

Daiyu couldn't help but glance around again. Seeing no movement, she hesitated for a long time before finally squatting down and watching Gu Yu lift his lower garment, finally revealing his enormous member.

Daiyu gasped softly, blushing as she looked at the large thing that she had been intimately acquainted with but had never seen in person. The previous times they had been intimate in bed, she had blushed and kept her eyes tightly closed, letting Gu Yu tease her without daring to look down.

Now, meeting for the first time, Daiyu suppressed her shyness, gently sticking out her fragrant tongue to touch it, which earned her a nodding and shaking response. Then she opened her small mouth and slowly swallowed it.

Gu Yu took a deep breath, suppressing the pounding in his heart. Although Daiyu could only barely take a small part of the front into her mouth and didn't know any technique, the sight of the shy girl licking in broad daylight was incredibly stimulating, making Gu Yu feel even more aroused.

Gu Yu wanted to press Daiyu's head down to make her bury it deeper, but she was afraid of frightening her, so she just gently stroked Daiyu's hair to encourage her.

Under Gu Yu's guidance, Daiyu used both her hands and mouth, but she could barely control the giant dragon. At first, she was a little curious, but after trying for a long time and her mouth was sore, she still couldn't see any change, so she became a little discouraged and wanted to quit.

Gu Yu couldn't let her back down at the last minute, so he half-coaxed and half-tricked her into persisting. When he finally saw that Daiyu's hands were so sore that she couldn't move, he could only forcibly lift up her skirt and rub her slender legs against her private parts.

When the commotion subsided, Daiyu was half-undressed and her hair was disheveled. Now that she had come to her senses, she realized what had just happened.

Seeing Daiyu's ashamed expression, as if she couldn't accept the truth, Gu Yu didn't want to further agitate the girl's sensitive mind. He didn't tease her, but gently helped her straighten her clothes, and then they embraced to enjoy the afterglow.

Daiyu had experienced even more intense things before, but now that the location had changed, she couldn't handle it. It took her a long time before she blushed and twisted Gu Yu's waist.

"You filthy bastard! You're just trying to fool me..."

Gu Yu didn't refute, but just grinned and nuzzled against Daiyu's rosy cheeks:

"Does my sister prefer this kind of closeness, or does she prefer a proper, gentlemanly demeanor?"

Daiyu gave him a soft, weak glare, then shyly buried herself in his arms, refusing to look up. The answer was obvious.

Chapter Forty-Three: Baoyu is Injured