红楼梦Chapter15_小升初阅读_小升初-查字典英语网

红楼梦Chapter15

As soon as Pao-yue heard this inquiry， he hastened to produce the jade from inside his clothes and to hand it over to Shih Jung. Shih Jung minutely examined it; and having also read the motto on it， he consequently ascertained whether it was really efficacious or not.

Its true that its said to be， Pao-yue promptly explained， but it hasnt yet been put to the test.

Shih Jung extolled it with unbounded praise， and， as he did so， he set the variegated tassels in proper order， and， with his own hands， attached it on to Pao-yues neck. Taking also his hand in his， he inquired of Pao-yue what was his age? and what books he was reading at present， to each of which questions Pao-yue gave suitable answer.

Shih Jung perceiving the perspicacity of his speech and the propriety of his utterances， simultaneously turned towards Chia Chen and observed with a smile on his face： Your worthy son is， in very truth， like the young of a dragon or like the nestling of a phoenix! and this isnt an idle compliment which I， a despicable prince， utter in your venerable presence! But how much more glorious will be， in the future， the voice of the young phoenix than that of the old phoenix， it isnt easy to ascertain.

Chia Chen forced a smile： My cur-like son， he replied， cannot presume to such bountiful praise and golden commendation; but if， by the virtue of your Highness excess of happiness， he does indeed realise your words， he will be a source of joy to us all!