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《第二回 青綃帳三生談夙恨 碧紗櫥深夜病相思 Chapter 2: Green Silk Tent Three Lives Discuss Past Grievances, Blue Silk Cabinet Nighttime Sickness of Yearning》[View] [Edit] [History]
An aligned English translation of this text is available and can be displayed alongside the source text (instructions). Please note that AI has been used in creating these translations. Translation setting: [None] [English]1  | 第二回 青綃帳三生談夙恨 碧紗櫥深夜病相思 Chapter Two: In the Blue Silk Tent, a Three-Life Conversation on Old Grievances; in the Green Gauze Cabinet, Nighttime Sickness from Lovers' Longing |
| 2 | 話說榮國府聽說賈政、寶玉同回，合府大喜。王夫人即喚焙茗帶伶俐馬牌子選了快馬迎將下來。這焙茗得不得一聲出得宅門，一片聲備馬，一轡頭直跑出去，一徑路過蘆溝橋，又跑過二三十里，迎著賈政。焙茗滾鞍下馬，高聲請安。 It was said that upon hearing of Jia Zheng and Bao Yu's return, the entire Rongguo Fu mansion rejoiced greatly. Madam Wang immediately ordered Peiming to lead a nimble horseman to select swift horses and ride down to meet them. No sooner had Peiming received the order and left the mansion than he hurriedly prepared a horse, spurred it forward, and dashed straight out. He passed through Lugou Bridge and ran another twenty or thirty li before meeting Jia Zheng. Peiming dismounted in a hurry and bowed respectfully, calling out loudly to show his respects. |
| 3 | 賈政即問：「兩府都好？」焙茗道：「很好。」就拉住車轅將黛玉、晴雯回生的事逐一回明。賈政大喜，叫他快去告訴賈璉、寶玉。焙茗帶過馬迎上來。先遇曹雪芹，也將此事告訴。 Jia Zheng immediately asked, "Are both mansions well?" Peiming replied, "Very well." He then grasped the carriage's bumper and reported in detail about Daiyu and Qingwen returning to life. Jia Zheng was overjoyed and told him to go quickly and inform Jialian and Bao Yu. Peiming led the horse forward to meet them again. He first met Cao Xueqin and also informed him of this matter. |
| 4 | 原來賈府家法森嚴，王夫人吩咐過林之孝，外面一概不許傳聞，故曹雪芹也未知道。雪芹聽了也喜歡，連叫他快告璉二爺、寶二爺。焙茗帶著馬，行不幾步，便是賈璉的車，告訴過，即見寶玉的車。焙茗搶上一步忘記請安，直將黛玉、晴雯之事告訴，喜得寶玉放聲狂笑，幾乎跌下車來。幸虧焙茗扶住，寶玉便道：「你把牲口放了，坐上車沿來，咱們好講話。」焙茗便與坐車沿的替換了。 Originally, the Jia family had strict household rules; Madam Wang had given orders to Lin Zhixiao that no rumors were allowed to be spread outside. Therefore, Cao Xueqin had not known about it either. Xueqin was also delighted upon hearing this and repeatedly urged him to quickly inform Lian Er Ye and Bao Er Ye. Peiming, leading the horse, had not walked many steps when he came upon Jialian's carriage. After informing him, he immediately saw Bao Yu's carriage. Peiming rushed forward a step, forgetting to bow respectfully, and directly told Bao Yu about Daiyu and Qingwen. Overjoyed, Bao Yu burst into loud laughter, nearly falling out of the carriage. Fortunately, Peiming caught him in time. Bao Yu then said, "You may release the animal and sit on the carriage step; we can talk better that way." Peiming then exchanged places with the person sitting on the carriage step. |
| 5 | 這箇坐車沿的年紀纔一十五歲，生得很俊，原是賈政在下路重價買的，在跟班中第一得寵，楷書也好，唱曲家伙都會；又是一條脆滑小旦喉嚨，真箇千伶百俐。帶一頂貂尾纓染貂帽兒，上穿香貂鼠反穿馬褂，下穿玫瑰紫天馬皮缺襟短袍，腳踏粉底皂靴。 This one sitting on the carriage step was only fifteen years old and very handsome. He had originally been bought at a high price by Jia Zheng from a lower region, and among the attendants he was most favored. His regular script calligraphy was excellent, and he knew both singing and musical instruments; in addition, he possessed a clear and smooth soprano voice suitable for playing young female roles, truly a clever and nimble youth. He wore a sable-tail tassel hat dyed with sable fur, had on a reversed-fur mandarin jacket made of fragrant marten and rat fur, a rose-purple Tianma leather short robe with an open front, and black boots with pink soles. |
| 6 | 這小子姓李名瑤，賈政特派他親隨寶玉，一路上看這主僕兩人的也就不少。寶玉常叫他瑤兒，又見他左耳朵帶個攢金環，又戲謔叫他穿兒。這小子十分乖覺，看見焙茗光景，知是寶玉舊人，便馬上將馬褥子扯下來，拍拍焙茗說道：「好哥，鋪了馬褥。」這焙茗只顧和寶玉講話，哪有工夫，只道：「兄弟罷嗎。」這瑤兒便將懷中檳榔盒、腰裏絹擦手掠交焙茗。 This young man surnamed Li and named Yao was specially assigned by Jia Zheng to accompany Bao Yu closely. Along the way, there were not a few people watching this master-servant pair. Bao Yu often called him Yaor, and since he saw a gold hoop earring on his left ear, he also playfully nicknamed him Chuanger. This young man was very perceptive. Seeing Peiming's demeanor, he realized that he must be an old associate of Bao Yu and immediately pulled down the horse blanket, patted Peiming on the shoulder, and said, "Good brother, lay out the horse rug." Peiming was too engrossed in talking with Bao Yu to have time for it, and merely said, "Forget about it, little brother." Li Yao then handed Peiming a betel nut box from his bosom and a silk handkerchief from his waist. |
| 7 | 焙茗一面與寶玉講話，一面也順手將腰裡鞭子扯下遞給瑤兒。瑤兒即扳鞍上馬，跟著車慢慢地走，也側著耳聽他兩個講話。這裡寶玉定著神，便問道：「你這個話真的嗎？不要哄我。」 While talking with Bao Yu, Peiming also casually pulled a whip from his waist and handed it to Li Yao. Li Yao immediately mounted the horse, followed the carriage slowly, and listened attentively with one ear cocked to their conversation. Here, Bao Yu fixed his gaze and asked, "Is what you said really true?" "Don't fool me." |
| 8 | 焙茗笑道：「我哄爺，敢哄老爺麼？剛纔回老爺，老爺也喜歡得很，叫我回爺。我一溜下來，連璉二爺、曹老爺統告訴了。千真萬真，怎麼哄你！我剛才回太太去，原就在林姑娘房裡。」寶玉方纔死心塌地的信了，便道：「林姑娘的房在哪裡？」焙茗道：「原在瀟湘館。」 Peiming smiled and said, "If I dare to deceive the young master, would I dare to deceive Master Jia?" I had just reported this to Master Jia, and he was also very pleased. He told me to inform the young master. On my way down, I informed both Lian Er Ye and Master Cao. It's absolutely true! How could I dare to deceive you! I just went back to inform Madam Wang, and I was originally in Miss Lin's room. Bao Yu finally believed it wholeheartedly and said, "Where is Miss Lin's room?" Peiming replied, "It was originally in Xiaoxiang Pavilion." |
| 9 | 寶玉道：「怎麼太太也在那裡？」焙茗道：「林姑娘好不傲呢！府裏人說起來，太太時刻過去，比從前伺候老太太還勤些，林姑娘全然不睬。」 Bao Yu asked, "Why was Madam Wang there as well?" Peiming said, "Miss Lin is quite proud!" "They say in the mansion that Madam Wang visited constantly, more frequently than she once served Grandmother Jia. Miss Lin completely ignored her." |
| 10 | 寶玉道：「這也怪不得林姑娘，到底林姑娘和誰人講話？」焙茗道：「我們二門外的人也聽不真，聽說只許紫鵑、晴雯講話。誰去便叫下了帳鉤，傲得很呢！」 Bao Yu said, "This is not surprising at all for Miss Lin. After all, who does she talk to?" Peiming said, "We people outside the second gate couldn't hear clearly. We heard that only Zijuan and Qingwen were allowed to speak with her." "Whoever went in would be ordered to lower the curtain hooks—she was very proud indeed!" |
| 11 | 寶玉道：「晴雯借五兒還生，也是世上有的。怎麼晴雯也同在那裡？也不知太太待晴雯怎麼樣？」 Bao Yu said, "It is possible for Qingwen to have borrowed Wu'er's life and return to the world. "Why was Qingwen there as well?" "I don't know how Madam Wang treated Qingwen." |
| 12 | 焙茗冷笑道：「這晴雯也跟著傲呢！聽說老太太倒疼她，她倒言語硬朗。太太還對著眾人說：『這孩子倒實心，我從前看錯了她，怪過意不去的。這孩子有緣再來，瘦怯怯可憐兒的，你們大家疼她些』。可不是，跟著林姑娘傲呢！只聽說柳嫂子進去哭又哭不得，笑又笑不得。說不是她女孩兒，到底也是，說是他女孩兒，到底不是。難為這晴雯倒肯認媽，在院子裡跟著叫媽。」寶玉終究小兒心性，聽說倒笑起來。焙茗道：「柳嫂子噙著眼淚，二爺還笑呢！」 Peiming coldly laughed and said, "This Qingwen also followed Miss Lin in her pride!" "They say that Grandmother Jia actually doted on her, yet she spoke boldly." "Madam Wang even said in front of everyone: 'This child is actually sincere. I misjudged her before, and it feels regrettable.'" "This child has come back by fate; she is thin and frail, pitifully so. You all should cherish her a bit more.'" "Isn't that right? She followed Miss Lin in being proud!" It was only heard that Liu Pozi went in, unable to cry and unable to laugh. Saying it wasn't her daughter, yet somehow it still was; saying it was her daughter, but in the end, it wasn't. "It's hard for this Qingwen to be willing to acknowledge a mother and call out 'Mother' after her in the courtyard." Bao Yu, ultimately still childish in nature, couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this. Peiming said, "Madam Liu was holding back tears, and yet the young master is still laughing!" |
| 13 | 寶玉道：「怎麼柳嫂子也在瀟湘館院子裏？」焙茗道：「聽說這些調度統是珠大奶奶的張羅。而今林姑娘倒也和珠大奶奶好。我們這府裡的人兒比得好，拿林姑娘比做過世的老太太，拿珠大奶奶比做過世的璉二奶奶。這珠大奶奶在林姑娘跟前雖比不得紫鵑、晴雯，也還說二聽一，若是太太去就罷了。」 Bao Yu asked, "Why was Madam Liu in the courtyard of Xiaoxiang Pavilion?" Peiming said, "It is heard that all these arrangements were organized by Zhu Da Nai Nai." Nowadays, Miss Lin has also become friendly with Zhu Da Nai Nai. The people in our mansion have made comparisons, likening Miss Lin to the late Grandmother Jia and comparing Zhu Da Nai Nai to the late Lian Er Nai Nai. Although this Zhu Da Nai Nai cannot compare to Zijuan and Qingwen in Miss Lin's presence, she is still able to speak two words for every one heard. If Madam Wang were to go, it would be a different matter." |
| 14 | 寶玉道：「這也難怪她。我聽見林姑娘從前過去的時候，原來珠大奶奶一個人送她。那璉二奶奶你也不必提了，林姑娘的性命原是她送的。而今一樣地窟子里，誰翻身，誰不翻身？」 Bao Yu said, "This is not surprising for her. I heard that when Miss Lin passed away before, it was originally Zhu Da Nai Nai who sent her off alone." As for Lian Er Nai Nai, there's no need to mention it; Miss Lin's life was originally taken by her. "Now they are both in the same hellish pit—whose turn is it to suffer, and whose isn't?" |
| 15 | 焙茗還湊著寶玉耳朵道：「還好笑呢，咱們蕓二爺還告訴人，說是你告訴過他，從前璉二奶奶和你好過呢。」 Peiming leaned closer to Bao Yu's ear and added, "It is even more amusing. Our Yun Er Ye told people that you had told him that Lian Er Nai Nai used to be close to you before." |
| 16 | 寶玉面上紅了一紅，便說道：「這也是沒天理的話呢。蕓小子這東西從前向璉二奶奶討差不到手，故此懷著恨，將她污蔑了。有他們這班嚼舌頭在外揚言，怪不得那年我同璉二奶奶從那府里同車回來，那焦大喝醉了，口裏胡鬧，連『養小叔子』也就亂噴出來。我正要問一問，倒惹得璉二奶奶要捶起我來了。」 Bao Yu's face flushed slightly, and he said, "That is an utterly unjust thing to say. This Yun Er Ye has always been envious and resentful because he failed to obtain a position from Lian Er Nai Nai before, so he defamed her." With this group of gossips spreading rumors outside, it's no wonder that the year I returned with Lian Er Nai Nai in the same carriage from that mansion, Jiao Da, drunk and raving, blurted out nonsense like "raising a younger uncle" all over the place. "I was just about to ask something, and it ended up provoking Lian Er Nai Nai into wanting to beat me." |
| 17 | 焙茗道：「不錯了，焦大爺抬在馬棚裏睡了一夜，嘴裡塞滿馬糞？至今他老人家走過，人還問他馬糞味兒的。」寶玉嘻嘻哈哈地笑起來。說話之間早到了府門首，寶玉便覺得臊起來。 Peiming said, "That's right. Master Jiao was dragged into the stable and made to sleep there for a night with his mouth stuffed full of horse manure?" "Even now, when he passes by, people still ask if the smell of horse dung is still on him." Bao Yu laughed merrily. While they were talking, they had already arrived at the gate of the mansion, and Bao Yu suddenly felt embarrassed. |
| 18 | 這正是知子莫若母，王夫人已預先吩咐，從門客老先生們以及賈氏兄弟叔姪，合家上下人等，但許向老爺請安，不許向寶二爺請安。又聽了李紈的話，因賈政孝服未滿，將賈政行李一總鋪設在老太太房中，就老太太臥榻旁邊另放一榻，也就在碧紗櫥裏替寶玉安一小炕，恐他舊病未改，仍舊厭棄妻室，且就此養神一回。 This was precisely the case of no one knowing a son better than his mother. Madam Wang had already given prior instructions: from the senior guests and elder scholars to Jia's brothers, uncles, nephews, nieces, and all members of the household, they were only allowed to pay respects to Master Jia and not permitted to greet Bao Er Ye. Listening to Li Wan's advice, and because Jia Zheng had not yet completed his mourning period for his father, they placed all of Jia Zheng's luggage in Grandmother Jia's room. A separate bed was set up beside her sleeping couch. In the green gauze cabinet, a small kang (heated brick platform) was also prepared for Bao Yu so that he could rest there for a while, fearing that his old habits had not changed and that he might still despise his wife. |
| 19 | 自從焙茗迎出去的時候，便即鋪設妥當，連火炕香爐也都微微的煖著。這寶玉到了自家門口，免不得醜媳婦見公婆，也就訕訕的跟了賈政一直來到後堂，免不得在王夫人、薛姨媽前請了個安。她兩個便如拾得珍寶一般，直喜得眉花眼笑。 Since the time Peiming went out to meet them, everything had already been properly arranged; even the fire-warmed kang and incense burners were slightly warmed. When Bao Yu arrived at his own front door, he could not avoid the awkwardness of a plain daughter-in-law meeting her in-laws. He hesitantly followed Jia Zheng all the way to the back hall and had no choice but to pay respects before Madam Wang and Auntie Xue. The two of them were overjoyed, as if they had found a precious treasure, their faces beaming with delight. |
| 20 | 隨後李紈、寶釵、喜鸞、喜鳳、環兒、蘭哥兒次第來賈政前請安。賈政一一拉起。大家也見過賈璉。賈政又拉了蘭哥兒的手道：「好孩子，你替祖宗爭氣，我很疼你，你媽也樂。」 Subsequently, Li Wan, Baochai, Xiluan, Xifeng, Huan Er, and Lan Geer came one after another to pay respects before Jia Zheng. Jia Zheng helped each of them up in turn. Everyone also paid respects to Jialian. Jia Zheng then took Lan Geer's hand and said, "Good child, you have brought honor to our ancestors. I cherish you dearly, and your mother is also delighted." |
| 21 | 這王夫人便拉住寶玉的手道：「寶玉，你倦不倦？」寶玉正在害臊，就乘機說道：「倦得很。」王夫人便攙了寶玉進老太太房裏，賈政也跟了來，看見他的行李俱在，合了意，說道：「很好。」王夫人便望著寶釵，將小指一掐。寶釵會意，便叫鶯兒過來伺候寶玉。 Madam Wang then took Bao Yu's hand and said, "Bao Yu, are you tired?" Bao Yu was still feeling embarrassed and seized the opportunity to say, "Very tired indeed." Madam Wang then supported Bao Yu into Grandmother Jia's room, and Jia Zheng followed. Seeing that all his belongings were already there, he was satisfied and said, "Very good." Madam Wang then looked at Baochai and gave her a slight pinch on the little finger. Baochai understood the meaning, and called Ying Er over to attend to Bao Yu. |
| 22 | 這寶釵本來大方，看了寶玉回來，暗中喜歡，也不形於詞色，便同薛姨媽回房。這裡眾人都散，李紈仍舊到瀟湘館去了，只剩蘭哥兒陪著賈政。當下王夫人一徑將寶玉送到碧紗櫥小炕上，還像小孩子一般給他拉了靴，脫了馬褂，松了帶，又將他通靈玉摸一摸，叫他睡下，蓋一條小被。鶯兒就將臉水送上。寶玉抹了臉，喝了人參燕窩湯，側身睡下。王夫人就叫鶯兒在炕沿上陪伴，自己出碧紗櫥來。 Baochai, who was naturally graceful, secretly rejoiced upon seeing Bao Yu return. She did not show it in her words or expressions and then returned to her room with Auntie Xue. Here, the crowd dispersed; Li Wan still went back to Xiaoxiang Pavilion, leaving only Lan Geer to accompany Jia Zheng. At that moment, Madam Wang directly carried Bao Yu to the small kang in the green gauze cabinet and treated him like a child by pulling off his boots, removing his mandarin jacket, loosening his sash, then gently touching his Tongling Jade before tucking him into bed with a small blanket. Ying Er promptly brought the basin of water for washing. Bao Yu washed his face, drank some ginseng bird's nest soup, and then lay down on his side to rest. Madam Wang ordered Ying Er to stay by the kang for company, and then she herself left the green gauze cabinet. |
| 23 | 賈政也抹臉喝湯，在那裏看老太太的遺物。看到左邊壁櫥上不見了壽星拐，但只掛了一個空囊，便問王夫人：「壽星拐哪裏去了？」 Jia Zheng also washed his face and drank some soup while looking at Grandmother Jia's belongings there. Seeing that the longevity star cane was missing from the cabinet on the left wall, and only an empty pouch hung there, Jia Zheng asked Madam Wang, "Where has the longevity star cane gone?" |
| 24 | 王夫人坐下來，將賈母夢中之言及黛玉、晴雯回生之事，及而今黛玉將養復原可以起身各情景，逐一地細細告訴。賈政驚嘆不已。寶玉卻在碧紗櫥裏一一聽明，又悲又喜，恨不得立刻趕到瀟湘館去。 Madam Wang sat down and, in detail, recounted to Jia Zheng Grandmother Jia's words from her dream, the return of Daiyu and Qingwen to life, as well as the current situation where Daiyu was recovering and could now sit up. She explained each event carefully one by one. Jia Zheng was greatly astonished. Meanwhile, Bao Yu had heard everything clearly from within the green gauze cabinet; he was both sorrowful and joyful, and could hardly wait to rush over to Xiaoxiang Pavilion immediately. |
| 25 | 賈政便道：「你便告訴珠兒媳婦，我雖剛才到家，她也不必拘著來這裏伺候。叫她一徑在瀟湘館，只當伺候了我。」王夫人就叫個小丫頭子告訴去了。 Jia Zheng said, "You may tell Zhu Er's wife that although I have just arrived home, she need not come here to serve me." "Tell her to stay at Xiaoxiang Pavilion and consider it as if she were serving me there." Madam Wang then sent a young maid servant to deliver the message. |
| 26 | 賈政又叫蘭哥兒道：「你替我到瀟湘館去問林姑娘好，說我纔到，明白就來看她。你只叫你媽悄悄地告訴。」蘭哥答應了是，一直的便走。 Jia Zheng then called to Lan Ge'er, "Go on my behalf to Xiaoxiang Pavilion and greet Miss Lin. Tell her I have just arrived and will come see her as soon as possible." "Just have your mother quietly inform her." Lan Ge'er replied with a "Yes, sir," and immediately set off. |
| 27 | 賈政又叫轉來說：「你告訴你媽，天很冷，各處嚴密些，房裡火也不宜太旺，總要各樣存神些。林姑娘也不要輕易動彈。」蘭哥兒說：「曉得了。」飛風地去了。 Jia Zheng called after him, "Tell your mother that it is very cold. Be more careful everywhere; the fire indoors should not be too strong. In general, everything must be handled with care." "Also, Miss Lin should not move around easily." Lan Ge'er said, "I understand." And he hurried off like the wind. |
| 28 | 寶玉著實感激，反埋怨著賈政不叫他去。說話間天色就晚將下來。王夫人問寶玉可要喝什麼？寶玉說不要了。 Bao Yu was genuinely moved and even resented Jia Zheng for not allowing him to go. While they were speaking, the daylight began to fade. Madam Wang asked Bao Yu if he wanted to drink anything. Bao Yu said no, thank you. |
| 29 | 王夫人就在老太太房中間同賈政吃晚飯，說些家常閒話。又說起巧姐兒周家的親事，是劉姥姥說起的，兩下兒都愿意，只等老爺定奪。賈政有了酒，觸起舟中恨王鳳姐的心事，便冷笑了兩聲道：「這巧姐兒呢，難道不是咱們家子孫？況且從小兒在這邊生長，就同你我的孫女一般。只是她的媽乾的事情還成個人麼？好好榮寧兩府，祖上功勳，險些兒被她敗盡了。」 Madam Wang had dinner with Jia Zheng in the middle room of Grandmother Jia's quarters and chatted about some everyday family matters. They also spoke of the marriage arrangement for Qiao Jie with a Zhou family member, which had been suggested by Liu Laolao. Both sides were willing, and they only awaited Master Jia's decision. Jia Zheng, having had some wine, was reminded of his resentment toward Wang Fengjie from the boat incident and coldly chuckled twice before saying, "This Qiao Jie—after all, is she not one of our family's descendants?" Moreover, since childhood she has grown up here, just like your and my granddaughter. "But isn't her mother a disgrace to be called a person?" "Such a fine family as the Rong and Ning mansions, with ancestral merit and achievements—nearly ruined by her." |
| 30 | 王夫人終是護短，便道：「人也過去了，老爺也忘懷些罷。」賈政本來秉公，又一路想來到王夫人只念姊妹，不念姑嫂，而今還抵死的回護她內姪女兒，也就忍耐不住。還虧得賈政有涵養，雖則胸中不遂，終究相敬如賓。 Madam Wang, though partial to defend the family's shortcomings, said, "She is no longer among us; Master Jia should let it go." Jia Zheng, who was originally fair-minded, had been thinking all along that Madam Wang only remembered her sister and not the aunt-niece relationship; now she still stubbornly protected her niece. He could no longer hold back his feelings. Fortunately, Jia Zheng had self-restraint; although he was displeased inwardly, in the end they still treated each other with mutual respect as guests. |
| 31 | 正要開言，只見蘭哥兒進來回話道：「剛纔將爺爺的話告訴媽媽，林姑娘正睡著養神，不時間醒了，媽媽就悄悄地告訴了。媽媽叫回上爺爺，說林姑娘說當不起爺爺問好，掙得起來再來請安。爺爺明早要去，也當不起。再有爺爺吩咐媽媽的話，媽媽也曉得了。」賈政點頭。 Just as he was about to speak, Lan Ge'er entered and reported, "I just delivered Grandfather's message to my mother. Miss Lin is currently resting to recover her strength; whenever she wakes up occasionally, my mother quietly informed her." "My mother asked me to report back to Grandfather that Miss Lin said she was not worthy of his greetings and would get up as soon as possible to pay her respects." "Grandfather also coming in the morning is too much for her." "If there are any further instructions from Grandfather to my mother, she has already been informed." Jia Zheng nodded. |
| 32 | 因為寶玉不吃晚飯，就叫蘭哥兒在旁邊，一同吃飯，把一碗松瓤雞皮燕窩湯移在蘭哥兒面前。那賈政心上本來有氣，又巧巧的蘭哥兒傳將黛玉的話來，忍不住就說道：「太太，你休怪我，我在寶玉回舟的那一晚，一夜不曾合眼，想起無邊的心事來。」賈政說完這兩句，便將舟中所想的言語逐一逐二盡數說出來，也還添幾句恨毒在內，只惹得王夫人、寶玉兩下裏淌淚不住。蘭哥兒與鶯兒呆呆的，是一是二都聽了。 Because Bao Yu did not eat dinner, Jia Zheng ordered Lan Ge'er to sit by and have a meal together. He moved a bowl of pine-pressed chicken skin bird's nest soup in front of Lan Ge'er. Jia Zheng, already in a bad mood, could not help but speak out when Lan Ge'er just happened to relay Daiyu's words. He said, "Madam, please do not blame me. On the night Bao Yu returned on that boat, I did not close my eyes all night, thinking of countless troubles." After saying these two sentences, Jia Zheng went on to recount in detail all the thoughts he had had on that boat journey, adding a few more words of bitter resentment. This caused both Madam Wang and Bao Yu to weep uncontrollably. Lan Ge'er and Ying Er stood there in stunned silence, listening attentively as if they were hearing one or two different things. |
| 33 | 王夫人道：「老爺說的話呢，也沒有言回。就是我呢，也不過順了老太太，沒有什麼私心在裏頭。但而今林姑娘呢，依舊在我們府裏，寶玉又回來了，要圓全這事也還容易。只是林姑娘到底性情傲些，也要她心肯纔好。」 Madam Wang said, "What Master Jia has spoken of—there is nothing to be said in reply." "As for me, I have only followed Grandmother's wishes and had no selfish intentions at all." "But now Miss Lin is still in our household, and Bao Yu has returned. It would not be difficult to make things whole again." "However, Miss Lin's character is somewhat proud; it must ultimately depend on her willingness." |
| 34 | 賈政也淌起眼淚道：「我從前這個姊妹，說不盡意合情投。我一聽見她有了這個女孩兒，卻與寶玉的年紀相當，心裏就動。到後來手足割斷了留下這一個外甥女兒，愈覺得動心。及至見了她，心裡不知疼得怎樣是的。只是寶玉這個孩子傻又傻不過，兩下裏比評起來也配她不過的。只想老太太作主定了。誰知事到其間偏鬧出個璉兒媳婦來，鬧神鬧鬼，弄出許多話把。如今甥女兒是回過來了，你還說她傲呢，她還不該傲！我而今也不管什麼，只等她的哥哥林良玉來，我當面替她說這裏頭的言語。她是個女孩兒，我怎麼說得。你既願意，你只與珠兒媳婦慢慢地商議便了。」王夫人也就揉揉眼說：「我也是這麼想。」 Jia Zheng wept as well and said, "My sister before was one with whom I shared endless harmony of mind and affection." As soon as I heard that she had a daughter, whose age was about the same as Bao Yu's, my heart was stirred. Later on, when our bond was severed and only this one niece remained, I felt even more moved. When I finally saw her, my heart ached unbearably. But Bao Yu is such a foolish child—foolish in the extreme—and when compared to her, he simply does not measure up. I only wished for Grandmother to decide and settle it. Who could have known that when the time came, Liyun's wife suddenly caused trouble, acting like a ghost or spirit and stirring up all sorts of gossip. Now that the niece has returned, you still say she is proud—shouldn't she have every right to be proud! I care for nothing else now. I will wait until her brother Lin Liangyu arrives and personally explain the whole matter to him face-to-face. She is a girl; how could she possibly know." "If you are willing, then just discuss it slowly with Zhu Er's wife." Madam Wang wiped her eyes and said, "I was thinking the same thing as well." |
| 35 | 卻難為了鶯兒在裡邊聽見這番議論，想起來把我們姑娘怎麼好？獨把個寶玉樂得了不得。賈政又問蘭哥兒中舉後見老師會同年的話，又勉勵了些會試功夫，便叫各人散了歇息去。蘭哥兒遂到瀟湘館請李紈的晚安，也到黛玉帳外請了安。黛玉已能久坐，也回問了好。蘭哥兒便同李紈到外間，將賈政言語學與李紈，紫鵑聽了也就學與黛玉。黛玉只冷笑幾聲，倒像箇各不相關的光景。隨後李紈母子去了，瀟湘館便關上門。 Yet Ying Er, who had been listening inside and overheard this discussion, could not help but wonder—what would become of our young lady? Only Bao Yu was overjoyed beyond measure. Jia Zheng then asked Lan Ge'er about meeting his teacher and fellow examinees after passing the imperial examination, encouraged him a bit regarding the upcoming metropolitan exams, and ordered everyone to disperse and rest. Lan Ge'er then went to Xiaoxiang Pavilion to bid Li Wan good night, and also paid his respects outside Daiyu's tent. Daiyu was already able to sit for a long time and returned the greeting with her best wishes. Lan Ge'er then joined Li Wan in the outer room and repeated Jia Zheng's words to her. Zijuan, having heard them, passed on the message to Daiyu as well. Daiyu merely let out a few cold laughs, appearing as if it were entirely unrelated to her. Afterward, Li Wan and her son left, and the gate of Xiaoxiang Pavilion was closed. |
| 36 | 紫鵑、晴雯都在黛玉床前學著賈政訴說王熙鳳，也牽枝帶葉一直的說起襲人許多不是來。黛玉自回轉之後，每聽見她兩個人議論從前寶玉做親一節，只管聽了，從不則聲。而今聽她們說起襲人來，就不知不覺從靠被上側轉身來說道：「別人罷了，怎麼襲人也有多少隱昧，我倒要聽聽。」 Zijuan and Qingwen, standing by Daiyu's bedside, repeated Jia Zheng's accusations against Wang Xifeng. They went on at length, bringing up many of Xi Ren's faults as well. Since returning, whenever Daiyu heard the two of them discussing Bao Yu's previous engagement, she would listen in silence without uttering a word. Now, when they began to speak of Xi Ren, she could not help but turn over from her side by the quilt and say, "Enough about others—how come even Xi Ren has so many hidden faults? I would like to hear them." |
| 37 | 紫鵑冷笑道：「好，你兩個人怎麼知道，不要說晴雯妹妹是襲人斷送的，連姑娘也是她害的。」 Zijuan coldly laughed and said, "Fine. How do you two know? Don't just say that Miss Qingwen was betrayed by Xi Ren—Miss Daiyu herself was also harmed by her." |
| 38 | 黛玉道：「我這番恍恍的聽見你們說她嫁什麼蔣玉函去了，她以前到底造些什麼話？你說得她這等凶險。」 Daiyu said, "I vaguely overheard you saying that she married some Jiang Yuhuan. What exactly did she say before?" "You speak of her as if she were so dangerous." |
| 39 | 那紫鵑提起襲人，直把無明火升高了三千丈，把雪白桃容紅雲飛滿，便簌簌地掉下淚來，使勁地說道：「她好不狠毒呢！姑娘身體纔好些，不要聽了氣苦。」 Zijuan, speaking of Xi Ren, was so filled with anger that her temper flared up to the heavens. Her pale peach-colored face turned red as clouds, and tears streamed down her cheeks as she said passionately, "How cruel she is!" "Miss, your health has only just improved a little. Don't listen to these things and let them upset you." |
| 40 | 黛玉聽了道：「你們當我什麼樣人，我這番回過來，個人定了個死主意，饒你說什麼，關我什麼，我只要曉得襲人怎麼樣狠毒？她就狠毒到晴雯，怎麼到我身上？」 Daiyu replied, "Do you think I am what kind of person? Ever since my return, I have made up my mind. No matter what you say, it has nothing to do with me. All I want to know is how cruel Xi Ren really was?" "If she was so cruel to Qingwen, then why not to me?" |
| 41 | 紫鵑冷笑道：「說起來你兩人也就分拆不開。」 黛玉道：「這又奇了。」 Zijuan coldly smiled and said, "When it comes down to it, the two of you are inseparable." Daiyu said, "That is strange indeed." |
| 42 | 紫鵑當時忍不住，便將賈政痛打寶玉之後，太太叫襲人去細細盤問，怎樣說晴雯妹妹狐狸似的花紅柳綠的愛打扮，怎樣的美人肩水蛇腰，怎樣的眼睛也像林姑娘，行步兒也像，怎樣的引誘寶二爺，怎樣的告訴太太防不了寶二爺要和誰作怪，怎樣的就攆了晴雯也要將寶玉搬出園去。 Zijuan could no longer hold back and recounted how, after Master Jia had beaten Bao Yu, Madam Wang sent Xi Ren to question him in detail. She described how Miss Qingwen was said to be as beautiful and alluring as a fox, with bright red flowers and green willows adorning her; how she had the shoulders of a beauty and the waist of a water snake; how her eyes were like Daiyu's and even her walk resembled hers; how she supposedly seduced Bao Er Ye (Second Master Bao); how she warned Madam Wang that it was impossible to guard against Second Master Bao doing something strange with someone; and finally, how Miss Qingwen had been expelled and Bao Yu nearly moved out of the garden as a result. |
| 43 | 「姑娘你想這句話說到哪裏去？怎樣的寶玉打壞了有人……」紫鵑說到這裏便頓住了口，幾乎將「有人眼睛哭得葡萄似的去看他」說出來，只黛玉害臊，連忙縮住。黛玉心裏也明白，眼圈兒就紅起來。 "Miss, can you imagine where such words could lead?" "How could Bao Yu have been beaten up by someone..." At this point, Zijuan paused her words, almost saying "someone whose eyes were swollen like grapes from crying over him," but stopped herself as Daiyu blushed and quickly pulled back. Daiyu understood in her heart, and her eyes turned red. |
| 44 | 紫鵑便改過口來說道：「怎樣的太太就拍拍她，喜歡得了不得。說：『好孩子，從今以後交給你，分我的月錢給你。』這些話從前原鬼鬼祟祟似的，往後哪一個不知道。還說她不狠毒呢！我是直性到底的人，不能捏造一字。姑娘你也不要氣苦。」 Zijuan then changed the subject and said, "How Madam Wang patted her hands in delight, so pleased that she could hardly contain herself. She said, 'Good child, from now on I will entrust you with this matter and give you a portion of my monthly allowance.' These words were originally whispered in secret, but afterward, who did not know about them? So how can one say she was not cruel! "I am a straightforward person to the core and cannot fabricate even a single word." "Miss, you must not let this upset you." |
| 45 | 黛玉聽了這番說話，倒也並不在念，只微微地笑道：「這纔是知人知面不知心呢！」晴雯便淌淚不住。此時黛玉精神已經復原，愛和她兩個閒話，便三人同床說了一夜。 After hearing these words, Daiyu did not dwell on them and merely smiled faintly and said, "This is what they mean by knowing a person's face but not their heart!" Qingwen wept uncontrollably. At this time, Daiyu's strength had already recovered, and she enjoyed chatting with the two of them. The three shared a bed and talked until dawn. |
| 46 | 紫鵑便問她兩個死後魂魄在哪裡安頓，方才曉得全是老太太求了觀音，帶在宗祠內的。紫鵑又將兩府裏查抄時許多苦楚，及老太太、王鳳姐、鴛鴦過去的光景，並薛姨媽家事，史姑娘守寡坐功，傳說已經得了大道，整整地說到四更。 Zijuan then asked the two of them where their souls had been resting after death, and only then did they learn that Grandmother Jia had prayed to Guanyin for protection and had arranged for their spirits to be enshrined in the ancestral temple. Zijuan also recounted in detail the many hardships during the search and confiscation of both mansions, as well as past events involving Grandmother Jia, Wang Xifeng, Yuanyang, Auntie Xue's family affairs, Shi Guan'er who had become a widow and was practicing meditation, with rumors already circulating that she had attained enlightenment. She spoke on until the fourth watch of the night. |
| 47 | 紫鵑打量黛玉一番，而今光景與從前大不相同，毫無繫戀，真個換了一個人似的。又遇著晴雯只管根究寶玉，紫鵑索性將寶玉當她芙蓉神做祭文祭她，又粘住我問姑娘，被我幾次不理，怎樣的跟了老太太、太太來此痛哭，怎樣遇空便粘住了我問姑娘可曾留甚言語，怎樣的又搬到外間炕上將五兒當了你半夜裏說起遇仙。晴雯聽見了，想起咬指甲換棉襖的情分，竟汪汪地淌下淚來。 Zijuan looked at Daiyu for a moment and realized that her current demeanor was vastly different from before—she no longer had any attachments, truly like an entirely new person. Moreover, as Qingwen kept persistently inquiring about Bao Yu, Zijuan even went so far as to write a eulogy for her, treating Bao Yu as the lotus deity and offering it to her. She also clung to me asking about Miss Daiyu, but I ignored her several times. How she followed Grandmother Jia and Madam Wang here in grief, how whenever there was an opportunity she would cling to me and ask if Miss Daiyu had left any final words, and how later she moved to the kang in the outer room, taking Wu Er as you, and spoke of meeting a fairy all night long. Qingwen, upon hearing this, recalled the bond they had shared—how she had bitten her nails and exchanged a cotton robe for another—and wept bitterly. |
| 48 | 黛玉反冷笑起來，說道：「呆丫頭，你還這麼呆。你真個轉了一世還夢不醒呢。」紫鵑本意也替寶玉可憐。想著他打動黛玉。誰知黛玉鐵石似的，摸不定她定了什麼主見。一直談到頭雞啼，方睡了一睡。 Daiyu, on the contrary, coldly laughed and said, "Foolish girl, you are still so foolish." "You have truly been reborn into another life yet remain in a dream that will not wake up." Zijuan's original intention was also to feel pity for Bao Yu. She thought that by doing so, she might move Daiyu. Who could have known, however, that Daiyu was as unyielding as iron and stone, with no way to determine what decision she had made up her mind about. They talked all the way until the first rooster crowed before finally getting some sleep. |
| 49 | 黛玉先醒，見日色已高，李紈已到，忙叫起紫鵑、晴雯來。三個人趕忙穿戴梳洗已畢。賈政剛纔上朝謁祖回來，便帶了人參養榮丸及參膏燕窩片到瀟湘館，一直走到床前來看黛玉。 Daiyu woke up first and, seeing that the sun had risen high, noticed Li Wan had already arrived. She hurriedly called Zijuan and Qingwen to get up. The three of them quickly dressed, combed their hair, and washed up. Jia Zheng had just returned from attending court and paying homage to the ancestors, and immediately brought ginseng Yangrong pills, ginseng paste, and bird's nest slices to Xiaoxiang Pavilion. He went straight to Daiyu's bedside to see her. |
| 50 | 黛玉自從李紈、蘭哥兒先後來說，又聽蘭哥兒學的語言，心裏著實感激賈政，無奈與寶玉匹配一節與自己毫不相干。此刻見賈政親來，心裏雖然感激，口裏轉不能語言，只望著賈政掉淚。賈政叫一聲「我的兒」，也就不能言語，坐下來拉著黛玉的手，也只有掉淚。這兩個人心頭各有千言萬語似的，只說不出來，惹得眾人皆發怔了一回。 Since hearing from Li Wan and Lange, especially after listening to the words that Lange had learned, Daiyu felt genuinely grateful toward Jia Zheng. Unfortunately, as for the matter of being matched with Bao Yu, it was entirely unrelated to her own wishes. At this moment, upon seeing Jia Zheng come in person, she felt deeply moved inside but could not bring herself to speak. She only looked at him and wept. Jia Zheng called out, "My child," but could not speak further. He sat down and took Daiyu's hand, weeping as well. These two people seemed to have countless words and thoughts in their hearts, yet could not express them. This moved everyone present into a moment of stunned silence. |
| 51 | 黛玉哽咽了半晌，方說出一句話道：「我的良玉哥哥在哪裏？」賈政明曉得她舉目無親的意思，又見黛玉的眼淚如泉水一般瀉將下來，賈政就一面扯下擦手絹子替她拭淚，一面自己揉眼，也哽咽了半晌，說道：「趕年內外會試前總到。」隨說道：「你想著你親生這一輩子也沒了，只我是誰？你想哥哥，你不要生分了我。」 After choking back tears for a while, Daiyu finally managed to say one sentence: "Where is my good brother Liangyu?" Jia Zheng clearly understood her meaning—that she had no relatives to turn to. Seeing Daiyu's tears streaming down like spring water, he took off his handkerchief and used it to wipe away her tears while rubbing his own eyes with one hand. He too choked back sobs for a moment before saying, "He will definitely arrive before the imperial examination in the coming year." He continued, "You are thinking that you have lost your own flesh-and-blood family this lifetime. But who am I?" "If you miss your brother, don't be distant with me." |
| 52 | 黛玉就點點頭，賈政自己本來怕傷，又恐傷壞了黛玉，便輕輕地立起身來，對著李紈道：「我很知你們情分，總來林妹妹也不是外人，你疼她就如孝順了我。」李紈連聲答應。 Daiyu nodded slightly. Jia Zheng, who had originally been afraid of causing pain and was also worried about hurting Daiyu further, gently rose to his feet and said to Li Wan, "I know well the feelings you all have for her. Lin Mengdie is not an outsider at all; if you care for her, it is as if you are showing filial piety toward me." Li Wan responded with repeated affirmations. |
| 53 | 正說話間，王夫人也來了，也叫晴雯過來磕了一個頭。賈政倒細細地看她一看，真真是晴雯一模無二，連描容也沒有這手段，心內驚異了一回。便說道：「你同紫鵑都是老太太的舊人兒，我很知道你們，心裡念著老太太，便十分地用心伏侍林姑娘。你們心裏也明白，這林姑娘並不是外人，你們總跟定林姑娘，我這一輩子另眼看你，並不薄待了你。」賈政這句話無非打動黛玉，要將寶黛圓全，紫、晴側室的意思。無奈黛玉自己定了一個抵死不回的主見，心裏頭雖早感念賈政的實心，此等言語竟如東江西海一樣。賈政說完了，再說道：「你們明白？」兩人玲瓏剔透似的，如何不知道，也就臉兒上紅一紅，回一句「明白。」賈政便自去了。這裏王夫人、李紈聽見了，加倍小心。 Just as they were speaking, Madam Wang also arrived and called Qingwen over to kneel and pay her respects with a bow. Jia Zheng took a close look at her and found that she was truly an exact replica of Qingwen, not even the most skilled portrait artist could have matched this likeness. He felt a moment of surprise within himself. He then said, "You and Zijuan are both old servants of the Old Lady. I know you well. As long as you keep her in your hearts, you will serve Miss Lin with utmost care." "You all understand in your hearts that Miss Lin is not an outsider. As long as you remain loyal to her, I will always treat you with special regard and will never be unkind to you." Jia Zheng's words were merely an attempt to move Daiyu and bring Bao Yu and Daiyu together, with the intention of making Zijuan and Qingwen secondary wives. Unfortunately, Daiyu had already made up her mind with an unshakable resolve. Though she deeply appreciated Jia Zheng's sincerity in heart, his words seemed as distant and irrelevant to her as the East River and West Sea. After finishing his speech, Jia Zheng added, "Do you understand?" The two of them were as clear and perceptive as crystal; how could they not know? They blushed slightly on their faces and replied with a single word, "We understand." Jia Zheng then left by himself. Here, Madam Wang and Li Wan, having heard this, became even more careful and attentive. |
| 54 | 黛玉本欲在王夫人前略略應酬些，因晚上紫鵑說起襲人許多說話，心裏很煩，便叫晴雯下了帳鉤。晴雯又觸起王夫人聽信襲人攆她的情節，見王夫人在房，也訕訕地走開去了。那裡黛玉在帳中看見，也暗暗地點頭。只剩得紫鵑與王夫人、李紈尋些閒話談論。 Daiyu had originally intended to make a few polite gestures in front of Madam Wang, but because the previous evening Zijuan had spoken at length about Xiren and many other things, which greatly troubled her mind, she ordered Qingwen to lower the curtain hooks. Qingwen was reminded once again of how Madam Wang had believed Xiren's words and ordered her to be driven away. Seeing that Madam Wang was still in the room, she shyly turned around and left. Inside the tent, Daiyu saw this and silently nodded her head. Only Zijuan remained with Madam Wang and Li Wan to exchange some casual conversation. |
| 55 | 且說寶玉，在碧紗櫥里一夜哪曾合眼，悄悄地拉著鶯兒問些話。先聽見襲人嫁了蔣玉函不勝嘆息。鶯兒道：「二爺怎麼能先知？」寶玉道：「我實告訴你，怎麼能先知，我只在暗處看出來的。」鶯兒一定要追究什麼暗處，寶玉道：「人也去了，說她話長，藏些厚道也罷了。」 Meanwhile, Bao Yu had not closed his eyes all night in the Green Gauze Pavilion and quietly pulled Ying'er aside to ask her some questions. First, he heard that Xiren had married Jiang Yuhang and sighed deeply in regret. Ying'er asked, "How could Master Bao know about this beforehand?" lando Bao Yu said, "I will tell you the truth. How could I possibly have known in advance? I simply figured it out from subtle clues." Ying'er insisted on finding out what those "subtle clues" were. Bao Yu replied, "She is already gone; there's no need to dwell on her long list of faults. Let us just keep some kindness in our hearts and let it rest." |
| 56 | 寶玉在鶯兒面前不好意思，略將寶釵問了幾句，便即根究黛玉近日如何動靜，鶯兒也不肯隱瞞，便說道：「二爺你還問怎的，你還不知，林姑娘這番回過來變了個人似的。」寶玉嚇了一跳，道：「怎麼樣變？」鶯兒道：「她這人材兒，不必說了，照舊一樣。從前還不肯吃藥，不肯將養；如今是藥也肯吃，將養也肯將養，性氣也平和。」寶玉道：「這不變好麼？」鶯兒道：「變是變好了。只有一句話……」寶玉道：「什麼話？」 Bao Yu felt a bit embarrassed in front of Ying'er and, after asking about Baochai briefly, quickly turned to inquire about Daiyu's recent behavior. Ying'er did not hide the truth but said, "Master Bao, what else are you going to ask? Don't you already know? Miss Lin has completely changed since she returned this time." Bao Yu was startled and asked, "In what way has she changed?" Ying'er said, "As for her appearance, there's no need to mention it—it is the same as before." "Previously, she refused to take medicine and would not take care of herself; now, however, she is willing to take her medicine and take proper care. Her temper has also become more gentle." Bao Yu said, "Doesn't this mean improvement?" Ying'er replied, "She has indeed improved." "But there is one thing..." Bao Yu asked, "What is it?" |
| 57 | 鶯兒道：「我打常聽見，不許人說起『寶玉』兩字，就恨你到這個地位。」寶玉嚇了一跳，慢慢地淌淚道：「恨是該恨的，但不能剜出心肝來。」 Ying'er said, "I often heard that she forbade anyone from mentioning the words 'Bao Yu,' hating you to such an extent." Bao Yu was startled again and slowly wept, saying, "It is understandable for her to hate me, but one cannot literally tear out their heart and liver." |
| 58 | 鶯兒道：「我勸二爺也看破此，還說二爺回來後要到她那裏探一探，立該就要搬出去。」寶玉哽哽咽咽地道：「搬到哪裏去？」 Ying'er said, "I advise Master Bao to see through this. I even told you that after your return, you should go visit her and immediately move out." Bao Yu choked back sobs as he asked, "Where would I move to?" |
| 59 | 鶯兒道：「聽得說她良大爺來，就要搬出去。」寶玉這一驚不小，心頭亂跳，四肢漸漸地熱將起來。鶯兒懊悔不迭。 Ying'er said, "I heard that when her good brother comes, she will immediately move out." This news greatly startled Bao Yu; his heart raced and his limbs gradually grew warm. Ying'er was filled with regret and remorse. |
| 60 | 寶玉又央及道：「我而今也不敢到瀟湘館法，我只要晴雯、紫鵑來看看我，容我說一句話。」鶯兒道：「二爺說得好容易，她兩個近日好不金貴呢！林姑娘同她時刻不離，太太也不去使喚她，我敢去拉扯？」 Bao Yu pleaded again, "Now I dare not even go to Xiaoxiang Pavilion; I only wish for Qingwen and Zijuan to come see me so that I may say just one word." Ying'er said, "Master Bao speaks as if it were easy. These two have been very precious and busy lately!" "Miss Lin is with them every moment, Madam Wang doesn't even assign tasks to them. How dare I go and pull them away?" |
| 61 | 寶玉道：「紫鵑呢，罷了，晴雯難道也變了？也跟了林姑娘一路兒？」 Bao Yu said, "Well then, let it be with Zijuan. But Qingwen—has she also changed?" "Has she followed Miss Lin all the way as well?" |
| 62 | 鶯兒道：「就算晴雯心上有二爺，如今現在林姑娘那邊。又是回過來的人兒，也是女孩子兒，怎樣無緣無故跑到這屋裡？況且老爺也在這屋裏。還比起先老太太的時候，姑娘們盡著往來麼？」 Ying'er said, "Even if Qingwen still has feelings for Master Bao in her heart, she is now entirely with Miss Lin." "She's also a returned servant and a young girl. How could she possibly come here without any reason?" "Besides, Master Jia is in this room as well." "Is it still like before when the Old Lady was alive and the young ladies could come and go freely?" |
| 63 | 寶玉想鶯兒的言語果然有理，不能駁回，只在枕上流淚傷心不住，心裏總想著黛玉不知存什麼主見。越想越煩起來，便叫鶯兒將蓋被全個揭掉了。鶯兒嚇了一跳，將寶玉額上一摸，又自己額上一試，覺熱得許多，便道：「二爺，你心裏煩，耐著些罷，什麼天氣要揭蓋被？你要紫鵑、晴雯來說話，慢慢地與太太商議。」 Bao Yu realized that Ying'er's words were indeed reasonable and could not be refuted. He lay on his pillow, weeping and grieving endlessly, constantly wondering what decision Daiyu had made in her heart. The more he thought about it, the more troubled he became, so he called out to Ying'er and had her completely remove the blanket from over him. Ying'er was startled and touched Bao Yu's forehead, then compared it to her own. She felt that his temperature had risen significantly and said, "Master Bao, your mind is troubled now—please bear with it a little longer. Why would you want to remove the blanket on such weather?" "If you wish for Zijuan or Qingwen to speak, let us slowly discuss it with Madam Wang." |
| 64 | 這句話點醒了寶玉。到了第二日，王夫人從黛玉處回來，聽說寶玉身上不好，便嚇慌了。連忙來摸一摸，走出來跟問鶯兒，知道緣故，只得來屋伴他。一面叫快請太醫，也不等寶玉開口便自己來安慰他，叫他寬心，便說：「林妹妹呢，已回過來了。你老爺呢，已經定了主意。況且她現在園子裏，還飛到哪裏去？若說晴雯、紫鵑這兩個人，難道我使喚她不來？我的兒，你總好好地定定神，等太醫瞧過了，包我身上叫她兩個來。憑你問她什麼話，憑你同她們照舊玩笑，總使得。就老爺來問，也有我招架。不要說這兩個，就是林妹妹也包在我身上，我便同你珠大嫂子商量，慢慢地勸她。你們兩個本來好得很，難道而今倒生分起來？況且她若沒有緣，老太太也不再送她回轉來了。你聽見古來有幾個回轉來的人兒？你這個實心孩子也不要太糊塗了，我而今就去把她兩個叫了來。」 These words woke Bao Yu up from his thoughts. The next day, Madam Wang returned from Daiyu's place and heard that Bao Yu was unwell. She became greatly alarmed. She hurried over to check on him, then came out and asked Ying'er about the situation. Upon learning what had happened, she had no choice but to come into his room to keep him company. While ordering the imperial physician to be summoned immediately, she did not even wait for Bao Yu to speak and comforted him herself, telling him to calm down. She said, "Miss Lin has already returned." "As for your father, he has already made up his mind." "Besides, she is now in the garden—where else could she possibly go?" "As for Qingwen and Zijuan—if I cannot even have them come when I call, then who else can?" "My child, you must calm yourself and stay composed. Once the imperial physician has examined you, I promise to have both of them come here." "You may ask her any question or joke with them as before—anything is possible." "Even if Master Jia comes to inquire, I will handle it." "It's not just these two; even Miss Lin is under my responsibility. I will discuss it with your sister-in-law Zhu Da and slowly persuade her." "You two were originally very close—how could you now become distant?" "Besides, if she had no karmic connection, the Old Lady would not have sent her back." "How many servants do you know in history who were sent away and then brought back?" "Don't be so careless, my sincere child. I will go get them both right now." |
| 65 | 寶玉聽了，也就顧不得臊，便道：「很好，快去吧。」 Hearing this, Bao Yu no longer cared about his embarrassment and said, "That's good. Go quickly." |
| 66 | 王夫人出來，正值賈璉陪了王太醫進來，賈璉先與太醫照會過，不要提起出去回來一節。 As Madam Wang stepped out, she coincidentally met Jia Lian accompanying the imperial physician, Wang Taiyi, who was entering. Before anything else, Jia Lian had already given instructions to the physician not to mention Bao Yu's return from outside. |
| 67 | 太醫便會意，一路轉說些閒話，進來說道：「這幾天卻有時症，都輕，可不打緊，略疏散疏散便好了。」一面說一面坐下問了好。 The imperial physician understood the hint and, along the way, made small talk. Upon entering, he said, "He has had some intermittent symptoms these past few days, but they are mild and not serious. A little dispersion of the condition will bring improvement." While speaking, he sat down and paid his respects politely. |
| 68 | 這王太醫閉目調息，靜靜地診了左右兩手，便抬起頭來，豎起兩個指頭道：「恭喜恭喜，兩貼便愈了，外感也輕，有些肝鬱，輕輕地疏散了便好。」賈璉忙叫人去回太太：「太醫說輕得很，吃兩貼藥就好的。」玉太醫隨即拱一拱手，同賈璉到外面定方子去了。 Master Wang the imperial physician closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, quietly examining both of Bao Yu's hands. Then he raised his head and held up two fingers, saying, "Congratulations, congratulations! Two doses will bring recovery. The external symptoms are mild, with some liver stagnation; it can be easily dispelled." Jia Lian hurriedly ordered someone to inform Madam Wang, "The imperial physician says the condition is very mild and that he will recover after taking two doses of medicine." Master Wang then bowed slightly and went outside with Jia Lian to prepare the prescription. |
| 69 | 王夫人聽了也便放心，告訴寶釵知道。這寶釵已料定寶玉要病幾番，總之人已回來，都無妨礙，也甚放心。只在王夫人房中，請過賈政的安，也就不去看寶玉。這正是她大方得體之處，也並無一毫做作。這裏王夫人便打發人去請李紈過來，商議要叫紫鵑、晴雯來看寶玉，并叫李紈勸黛玉的性情。未知紫鵑、晴雯可肯過來，李紈可能勸轉黛玉，且聽下回分解。 Madam Wang, upon hearing this, felt reassured and informed Baochai of the news. Baochai had already anticipated that Bao Yu would fall ill several times, but now that he was back and the situation posed no real danger, she felt very at ease. She only paid her respects to Madam Wang in her room and did not go to see Bao Yu. This was precisely where her grace and propriety shone through, with no trace of pretense whatsoever. Meanwhile, Madam Wang sent someone to summon Li Wan over and discussed the plan to have Zijuan and Qingwen come see Bao Yu, as well as asking Li Wan to advise Daiyu on her temperament. Whether Zijuan and Qingwen would agree to come, and whether Li Wan could persuade Daiyu—these will be revealed in the next chapter. |
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