Dream of the Red Chamber: Daiyu and I swapped clothes

Chapter 58 Joyful Scenes on the Embroidered Bed
"Hahaha... Good sister, please forgive me! I won't do it again!"

Inside the embroidered tent, Shi Xiangyun laughed until her body went limp, writhing and dodging beneath Li Chen like a live fish on a chopping board, but ultimately unable to escape Li Chen's clutches, and could only beg for mercy repeatedly.

"Sister Lin also said she doesn't know martial arts?"

Shi Xiangyun laughed so hard she could barely breathe, "This little grappling technique, I've only ever seen it as a mere showman on stage, but yours looks like real kung fu! I... I can't move!"

Shi Xiangyun was always active, with a body that resembled a wasp waist and an ape back, full of elasticity and vitality. Her body was completely different from Lin Daiyu's delicate willow-like figure and Xue Baochai's graceful and plump figure.

"How could Lin Daiyu be so lustful? She not only took Xiangling but also made Shi Xiangyun keep her company in bed. Such extravagance... cannot be wasted!"

Li Chen, still playful, flicked his wrist, raised it high, and gently placed it on Shi Xiangyun's round, pert buttocks, making a soft sound.

"ah!"

Shi Xiangyun's laughter stopped abruptly, her cheeks flushed instantly, and she turned her head away, her eyes moist as she pleaded, "Good sister, I really know I was wrong, please don't bully me anymore..."

The sounds of revelry from inside the bedchamber had already attracted Zijuan and Xueyan.

The two simply watched the spectacle from the sidelines, covering their mouths and chuckling to themselves.

Seeing that Lin Daiyu showed no sign of giving up, Shi Xiangyun hurriedly begged them for help, "Sister Zijuan, Sister Xueyan, please help me!"

"Sister Lin is like a completely different person today, I can't beat her!"

Zijuan and Xueyan, however, remained unmoved.

Zijuan couldn't help but laugh. "Miss Yun, the young lady clearly warned you yesterday not to regret it, but you wouldn't listen. You came to bother her again this morning. I can't bear it anymore, so I have to punish you."

"You're all in cahoots, ganging up on me!"

Shi Xiangyun gave a reproachful look and casually threw the pillow at them.

Li Chen patted her bottom again, and went along with it, saying, "You're not behaving yourself again! You've been causing trouble for a while these past few days."

"Oh dear, I know I was wrong."

Zijuan and Xueyan went to get breakfast, leaving Li Chen and Shi Xiangyun to continue their tug-of-war in the room.

Just as they were laughing and joking, the curtains outside rustled, accompanied by a few soft coughs. It turned out that Xue Baochai had arrived with her sisters Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun, which was quite rare.

However, what came into their view was the gruesome scene of Lin Daiyu riding on Shi Xiangyun's back and punishing her on the bed.

But Shi Xiangyun was disheveled and begging for mercy, a scene that was truly unbearable to watch.

"Lin Daiyu, Yun Yatou? What are you two up to?"

Li Chen and Shi Xiangyun looked over at the sound and saw the sisters all dressed in their new New Year's clothes, standing gracefully in front of the bed.

The two women were the only ones with disheveled hair and slightly out of breath, looking quite embarrassed.

Even though Shi Xiangyun was usually bold and outspoken, she was so embarrassed that she hid under the quilt, only sticking her head out.

"Sister Bao, what brings you here?"

Li Chen quickly composed himself.

Knowing that she had been carried away with her pride and that this was very different from Lin Daiyu's usual aloof image, especially in front of the meticulous Xue Baochai, she had to be careful not to arouse her suspicion.

However, Li Chen's worries did not seem to materialize.

Their focus was all on Shi Xiangyun's plight.

Moreover, the three sisters of the Spring Festival now have a clearer understanding of Lin Daiyu's reputation as a "mischievous devil".

Seeing that Shi Xiangyun's buttocks seemed to have been slapped red, he couldn't help but turn his back and gently touch his own buttocks.

How shameful!
Xue Baochai considerately drew the bed curtains for them, and after the two had tidied themselves up, they sat together around the tea table.

"With the Lantern Festival approaching, the sisters were discussing going to the flower fair. Third Sister had already consulted Eldest Sister-in-law, who said we should make our own decisions and then go to Second Sister-in-law to get the money. Little did I know that you two were making such a fuss in your room." As she spoke, her eyes darted between Daiyu and Xiangyun, a hint of teasing in them.

Shi Xiangyun scratched her head, her embarrassed expression only lasting a moment before she immediately raised her hand, "I want to go! I want to go! We're confined to the inner chambers all year round, how many times a year do we get the chance to go out? If we go to the Taoist temple for a ritual, we'll have to follow the old lady and the other ladies, which is even more boring."

"Besides, if we miss the Lantern Festival, wouldn't we be wasting the most lively time of the year?"

"My third sister thinks the same way."

Xue Baochai nodded. "Sister Lin, what about you?"

How could he possibly disagree with the idea of ​​Lin Daiyu strolling around the streets, surrounded by her sisters?

Before he could speak, a loud shout came from under the eaves.

"Go away! The sisters are gathered here, but they've completely forgotten about me. It's truly disheartening!"

Jia Baoyu lifted the curtain and entered, his face displaying just the right amount of disappointment.

He then perked up and said, "The imperial guards will not lift any restrictions during the Lantern Festival. There will be many people and eyes on the streets. Someone must protect the sisters. It is my duty to do so!"

Shi Xiangyun clapped her hands and laughed, "Excellent! It will be even more lively with my beloved brother coming along!"

Tan Chun frowned and asked, "Second Brother, aren't you studying diligently at Mengpo Studio now? If you go out to have fun, won't Master scold you?"

The mention of studying dimmed Jia Baoyu's face, and he said awkwardly, "My teacher is also going home for the festival. I... I'll just work harder during the day and won't miss spending time with my sisters in the evenings."

Tan Chun, however, persisted, criticizing, "After all the fun and games during the Lantern Festival, it's hard to get back to normal for days. The county examination is only half a month away, how can this be allowed?"

Even Shi Xiangyun, caught up in her playful mood, nodded in agreement, thinking it made sense.

Jia Baoyu was speechless after being criticized and was in a very awkward situation. It was Li Chen who spoke up and comforted him gently, "Third sister is right. However, if Brother Bao doesn't come along, who else can we ask for protection? Brother Lian and Brother Xue are probably not suitable."

“If there is no reliable person to lead the way, and only some servants and guards accompany us, the old lady will definitely not allow it.”

Li Chen found it amusing.

Before the exam, you, Jia Baoyu, must have as much fun as you want, lest your joy turn to sorrow.

"This……"

After hearing Li Chen's words, the sisters looked at each other and agreed that they made sense, so their eyes all fell on Jia Baoyu.

Jia Baoyu looked at Li Chen with immense gratitude, "Sister Lin is absolutely right! I'll finish my studies first that day, and I promise I won't spoil the sisters' fun!"

The matter was thus settled. The three sisters, along with Shi Xiangyun, went to find Sister Feng to withdraw the money, while Jia Baoyu, full of energy, went to Mengpo Studio to study.

At least on the surface.

Xue Baochai and Li Chen were left alone in the room again.

The two sat facing each other, drinking tea, and remained silent for a while.

Ying'er, the head maid who came with Xue Baochai, served her from the side.

Xue Baochai's head maid was naturally not an ordinary girl either. She had a pretty face with rosy cheeks and a slightly upturned mouth that conveyed a sense of joy even when she wasn't smiling.

Aside from her bright, clear eyes, what's most striking is her slender, tender fingers with slightly pink knuckles.

The movements of pouring tea and water were swift and skillful.

Seeing that she was accompanying him, Li Chen's playful mood returned, and he deliberately asked, "Sister Bao, why haven't I seen Sister Xiangling lately?"

Xue Baochai, who was usually calm and composed, couldn't help but tremble slightly as she picked up the teacup...

(End of this chapter)