Dream of the Red Chamber: Daiyu and I swapped clothes

Chapter 56 Breaking the pot

“Yun girl, you really can’t stay here with me any longer. Go to Pear Fragrance Courtyard and let Sister Bao take you in.”

Lin Daiyu looked at Shi Xiangyun, who was rolling around on her bed and acting spoiled, and was at a loss for what to do.

These past two days, Shi Xiangyun has been following her around like a little tail, chattering away, making it impossible for her to concentrate on even half a page of her book, let alone find the time to leave a single word for Li Chen.

However, during this period, everyone outside was busy with work, and the young ladies in their boudoirs didn't get much exposure, so it didn't cause any major disruptions.

However, she will be going to the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence early tomorrow morning.

If Shi Xiangyun were still in bed at that time, Lin Daiyu truly couldn't imagine what Li Chen would do to her.

He can even intimidate someone like Sister Feng.

"No, I'm not going!"

Shi Xiangyun hugged the brocade quilt, rolled to the inside of the bed, and said coquettishly, "Sister, the food, clothing and daily necessities here are excellent, and the bed is soft and fragrant. I have only stayed for two days, how can I bear to leave? Dear sister, don't rush me. I will leave naturally when I get tired of staying here."

"Didn't you say before that if I got tired of you, you could leave?"

Shi Xiangyun made a face, stuck out her tongue, and laughed, "Does Sister have a written agreement? I won't accept anything without proof!"

Lin Daiyu remained silent for a moment.

He glanced at Shi Xiangyun, his expression complex and indescribable, before finally letting out a soft sigh: "You... you'll regret this sooner or later. Don't blame me for not warning you then."

Shi Xiangyun twisted and turned on the bed, trying not to take Lin Daiyu's words to heart.

After her two days of close "investigation," the so-called "troublemaker" was completely fabricated!

Sister Lin is always reading, studying as hard as if she's preparing for the imperial examination. Where is she fierce?
The food seemed to be more plentiful than usual, and she wasn't restricted from eating meat or fish, which suited her taste perfectly.

Therefore, Shi Xiangyun was even more reluctant to leave.

What kind of miserable life did Tan Chun live in her room?

Seeing Lin Daiyu sit down on the edge of the bed with a helpless expression, Shi Xiangyun immediately took her arm warmly, snuggled into the same quilt, and pleaded softly, "Good sister, I know you are cold on the outside but warm on the inside, please let me stay for a few more days!"

"After the Lantern Festival, the Shi family will probably come to take me back again."

Lin Daiyu was extremely annoyed and only wanted to return to the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion to study.

With the county examination just around the corner, she didn't want to waste a single second.

"Alright, alright, stay if you want! After tonight, you can stay as long as you like, it's up to you!"

With that, Lin Daiyu pulled off the brocade quilt, leaving Shi Xiangyun outside, and turned her back to her.

"Go to sleep! I'm tired, I don't have the energy to argue with you anymore."

Like a victorious general, Shi Xiangyun happily pulled the covers over herself, saying, "Sister is the best! Time to rest!"

……

Meanwhile, at the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

The candlelight flickered as Li Chen wrote his final message to Lin Daiyu at his desk.

"Mr. Xing will return to Beijing ahead of schedule on the twelfth day of the first lunar month. At that time, I will be responsible for all teaching and learning tasks, and I will be grateful to Miss Lin."

“My father has been working long hours lately on the case of the thief in the inner city, which is very worrying.”

“My mother has selected four young men named Yuan, Heng, Li, and Zhen from my maternal uncle’s family to act as my guarantors for the examination. Miss Lin, you only need to know about this.”

"As for the interpretations of 'The Great Learning' and 'The Doctrine of the Mean,' Miss Lin has not yet bestowed them upon me. Could you please keep a copy in the manor? I will certainly study them diligently and not let Miss Lin down."

Because he needed the system's help, Li Chen's writing naturally became more gentle.

After putting down her pen, Xiangling, who was waiting outside, walked in quietly.

She had specially changed into a light red dress today, seemingly trying to use the bright color to lessen the shyness on her face.

But in Li Chen's view, it was just a cover-up.

The blush on her cheeks appeared even more intense and undeniable under the light.

During this period of ten days, Li Chen enjoyed her massages and caresses every night, but each time at the last moment, he would let her go back to her room to rest.

Li Chen could naturally see that Xiangling hesitated several times before speaking, but he deliberately didn't point it out, pretending not to know. Tonight seemed no different from any other night.

In the small, enclosed space within the drawn curtains of the bed, the allure lingered.

Perhaps it was because she had gotten used to it, but Xiangling was no longer as uneasy as she used to be.

He placed his hand on Li Chen's back, using just the right amount of force.

However, the more docile and calm she appeared, the more uneasy Xiangling felt after being enlightened by her mistress.

A sense of anticipation arose within her, making her too shy to speak.

The lady told her to learn how to "tie" the young master's heart, but she was shy by nature and could not bring herself to do those frivolous gestures of actively seeking favor.
Just as she was in a state of confusion, Li Chen turned over on his own.

Seeing this, Xiangling breathed a sigh of relief and picked up her coat as usual to leave, but Li Chen gently stopped her with his leg.

"where to?"

"Go back to the side room to rest." Xiangling's heart skipped a beat, and she didn't dare to look up.

"Don't you... feel a bit cold in this room?" Li Chen's voice carried a hint of languor.

Xiangling hurriedly said, "I must have forgotten to add more charcoal. I'll go down right away..."

"No need."

Li Chen interrupted her, his tone gentle yet authoritative, "There are many trivial matters in the house, and it's normal for you to occasionally overlook something while taking care of everything by yourself. It's late at night and the dew is heavy, why bother going to the woodshed?"

"Thank you for your understanding, young master."

Xiangling had just breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Li Chen say again, "Why don't you stay? Warm up my quilt for me, okay?"

"what?"

This unexpected invitation to stay the night startled Xiangling, who looked up and blushed instantly, her face turning bright red to her ears.

My heart was filled with both panic and a faint sense of secret joy.

Her mind was in turmoil, but in the end, Xiangling bit her lip and nodded very lightly and slowly.

Seeing her demeanor, Li Chen understood that this woman's heart and soul were completely devoted to him.

This emotion cannot be faked.

Although Li Chen knew her character in the original work, he still had to test her for himself to see if she was a close confidante in the room.

Seeing Xiangling, like a frightened deer, obediently remove her outer garments and hairpins, leaving only a pale red bodice close to her body.

Her slender figure was simply breathtaking.

No wonder Xue Pan once caused someone's death because of her; now he has seen through her completely, which is truly astonishing.

Without a word, Li Chen reached out and pulled the trembling, warm, and soft body into his arms.

Xiangling gasped softly, instinctively covering her lips with her hands to stifle any further sounds, leaving only a sob.

Leaning against Li Chen's firm, warm chest, there was not a trace of coldness.

The heat was so intense it made her heart tremble.

Xiangling closed her eyes resignedly, trying to calm her rapid breathing.

However, the anticipated further progress did not occur.

Li Chen simply tightened his arms around her, making her press even closer to him.

More intimate than the first night.

"Go to sleep."

Li Chen whispered in her ear, "We agreed on a test, so don't be impatient."

Xiangling was extremely ashamed and whispered her agreement.

Li Chen's lips curled up slightly, and he thought to himself, "Let me play the role of Liu Xiahui with Lin Daiyu again."

(End of this chapter)