A Journey Through the Worlds of Film and Television.

As autumn deepens and the weather turns cooler, pedestrians on the streets also change into autumn clothes.

That afternoon, in the back house of Rongguo Mansion.

Tanchun took the complete set of "Three Heroes and Five Gallants" from Xiangling and thanked her with a look of joy: "Thank you, Brother Cheng, for your generous gift of books. I will definitely read it over and over again."

Shi Xiangyun at the side couldn't help but ask: "Brother Cheng, there are only Tanchun's, not ours?"

"Of course. I brought a few extra sets this time. If you like them, I'll give you one set each. How about that?"

"Then I thank Brother Cheng."

Lu Cheng turned around and looked at Yingchun, Xichun and Baochai.

Although Yingchun didn't say anything, her eyes fell on the set of books in Tanchun's hands. Xichun's eyes were similar.

Xue Baochai then said, "Brother Cheng, I have already bought a set of "Three Heroes and Five Gallants". I wonder if you could write a few words for me?"

"of course can."

Tanchun also spoke up: "Brother Cheng, you can't be partial to one person over another. Why don't you sign each of our books and leave your calligraphy?"

"No problem, it won't take much effort."

"I'll go get some ink and pen."

Since the last gathering in the back garden, the girls had a great time chatting with Lu Cheng and were no longer estranged or avoiding him. This time, when they heard that Lu Cheng was coming, they came directly.

Daiyu was also very generous and shared the snacks that Lu Cheng brought her with several of her sisters.

A room full of girls gathered together, competing with each other for beauty, making the place extremely lively.

The girls were all very interested in the story of Lu Cheng saving a baby. Although they had heard it many times from the maids, they still wanted to hear it from the protagonist of Lu Cheng's story himself.

Lu Cheng did not refuse, and simply recounted what had happened, removing the exaggerated parts and leaving only some factual content.

After hearing the story, Xue Baochai couldn't help but sigh: "There is an old saying that goes, if you can't be a good general, then be a good doctor. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Brother Cheng can write to govern the country and write poems and songs, and he can also be a kind-hearted doctor who saves lives. I really admire him. I only regret that I was born a girl and can't walk around like Brother Cheng."

Tanchun also said, "If I were a man, I would have left long ago. Why would I be trapped in this deep house? It's a pity..."

Yingchun and Xichun didn't say anything, but Shi Xiangyun was looking at the book in her hand.

Although Daiyu didn't say anything, she did have some yearning for the outside world in her heart.

But the rules of this era restricted them. The more famous the family, the less likely they were to show their faces in public. Even their names could not be known to outsiders, lest someone with ulterior motives spread rumors and tarnish their reputation.

"Although you can't go out and see the outside world, you can learn about the mountains, rivers, lakes, humanities and geography through the words in the books. If you are interested, I will bring you some more books later."

"Brother Cheng is very busy with official duties. How can I trouble you all the time?"

"It's not a big deal. I like reading and I have a collection of geographical notes and humanities books at home. I'll bring them to you next time I come."

"Thank you, Brother Cheng."

Everyone chatted for a while and then left, leaving the space to Lu Cheng and Daiyu.

The two sat together, looking at the fallen leaves outside the window, and Daiyu suddenly said, "Brother, it seems that it was around this time last year that we set out from Yangzhou Prefecture and came to the capital. In a flash, a year has passed. I don't know how my father is doing at home."

"If you miss home, why don't I ask for leave and send you back to Yangzhou to see your teacher."

Daiyu was a little hesitant when she heard this: "If I go back to my father, I won't be able to see my brother all the time. Why not wait until the beginning of next spring and then I'll go back to Yangzhou Prefecture."

"That's fine. Junior sister, please write a few more letters to the teacher and I'll have someone send them back."

"Ah."

On the other side, in Tanchun's boudoir.

Tanchun placed the set of "Three Heroes and Five Gallants" given by Lu Cheng neatly on the desk, opened the first page of the first volume, and stared at the signature written in silver hook and iron painting on it, lost in thought.

The head maidservant Shishu came in with tea. Seeing her daughter still staring at the book, she couldn't help but said, "Miss, the tea you asked for is ready."

"Oh, leave it there."

"Mr. Cheng is really good to Miss. Last time he said he would give Miss a set of books, and this time he brought them here."

"He is kind to everyone, to Sister Bao, Sister Yingchun... all the same. Perhaps, in his eyes, we are all just little sisters. Only Sister Lin is different in his eyes..."

On the other side, in the Lixiang Garden of Rongguo Mansion.

Xue Baochai was also looking at Lu Cheng's signature on the book, when her maid Ying'er suddenly said, "Miss, Master Bao is here, and he is looking for a girl to play with."

"Woo, go tell him, I'm a little tired now and I need to rest."

"Yes."

After a while, I heard voices coming from outside, followed by footsteps fading away.

After a while, Aunt Xue came in from outside and saw Xue Baochai reading a book, so she said, "My dear daughter, your brother Bao came to play with you just now, why didn't you see him?"

"Mom, I'm just a little tired and don't want to see anyone."

"I see you are not tired, but you don't want to get too close to Baoyu? Baoyu is a perfect boy in terms of appearance and family background. If you two can..."

"Mom, my brother Bao is still young and his character is not yet determined. I don't want to think about this for the time being."

"Well, kid, you've always had the right ideas, so I can't say much. But everything I do is for your own good."

"My daughter can naturally understand your good intentions, but marriage is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. My daughter also wants to consider it carefully."

"Well, take a rest."

After Aunt Xue left, Xue Baochai closed the book in her hand, held her cheek with her hand, and stared out the window in a daze. Scenes emerged in her mind. There was Lu Cheng wearing the champion robe and riding a horse in the street. There was Lu Cheng picking up a brush to paint, with a free and easy posture. There was also Lu Cheng talking eloquently and with a gentle demeanor.

If Xue Baochai had never met a man like Lu Cheng, and had not met many other men, she might have actually developed some feelings for Baoyu.

However, with Lu Cheng as an example, Jia Baoyu seems a little fake. He is uneducated and spends his days with women. He doesn't know how to study and make progress, but only knows how to play around, just like a child who has not grown up.

In comparison between the two, how could Xue Baochai possibly be interested in Jia Baoyu?

However, when Xue Baochai thought about the fact that Lu Cheng was already engaged to Lin Daiyu and they were childhood sweethearts and had a deep affection for each other, she could not help but feel helpless.

After staying in Rongguo Mansion until the evening, Lu Cheng was about to leave. When he passed through a corridor, he saw an old woman holding a set of "Three Heroes and Five Gallants" in her hand and walking out in a hurry.

Lu Cheng recognized it at a glance. This set of books was the one he had just given to Yingchun in the afternoon. There were words written by him on the cover. He immediately walked over and stopped the woman in front of her: "Stop, give me the book in your hand!"

The old woman was suddenly stopped by someone and was also startled. When she looked up and saw Lu Cheng, she hurriedly hid the book in her hand behind her, but Lu Cheng directly reached out and snatched the book away.

There are many servants in the Jia family, including hundreds of servants, maids, and old women. It is impossible for Lu Cheng to know all of them, and it is impossible for all of those servants to have seen Lu Cheng.

The woman in front of him had obviously never seen Lu Cheng before. When Lu Cheng suddenly snatched her books away, she sat on the ground and shouted, "Hurry up, someone is stealing something."