Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

"Abandon the gold and save the jade! Abandon the gold and save the jade!" Miaoyu was in a daze and it seemed as if she was not conscious of what she said.

She only felt that the plum blossoms and the white snow had lost their color and the sky was vast.

The two little nuns beside him heard it clearly.

Although they didn't understand why, they had followed Miaoyu for a long time and naturally knew a little bit. This was the way to solve the problem.

But they don't know what it means to give up gold and save jade, and how to give up gold and save jade.

The two little nuns were already a little angry with Mrs. Wang.

It was she who sent someone to ask for plum blossoms today, and it was she who forced Miaoyu to write with a planchette.

Now Miaoyu was so exhausted that she was the only one who didn't even say a word of greeting.

So they didn't say much, thinking that Mrs. Wang, the person involved, would understand.

But these four words were like a bolt from the blue to Mrs. Wang. The first two words were not very clear, but the two words "Baoyu" were very clear.

How could you not be clear about your son's name when you think about it every day?

How could a nun also be thinking about my Baoyu? That's really shameless.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang didn't feel so painful anymore.

A little bit of mysterious thing also wants to covet my baby.

It seems that Miaoyu can't stay any longer.

We should find an opportunity to kick her out.

Mrs. Wang now focused all her attention on driving Miaoyu out.

Although daughters are important, sons are the foundation of one's life.

But I can’t think of any way to get rid of Miaoyu yet.

She returned to Rong Xi Tang, and the more she thought about it, the more upset she became. Today's events left her with a thorn in her side. If there was no way to resolve them, she would not be able to sleep or eat well.

She told Jin Chuan'er,

"Go and call Aunt Xue, and tell her that I have something to discuss with you. If Baochai is here, call her as well."

Upon hearing this, Jin Chuan'er went out to call for help.

The Buddhist beads in Mrs. Wang's hand spun faster and faster, just like her confused mood at the moment.

After waiting for a while, Aunt Xue and Xue Baocha came together.

"Sister, why did you ask me to come here?" Aunt Xue saw Mrs. Wang's annoyed face as soon as she entered the room.

The drooping face seems to be filled with infinite distress.

Mrs. Wang told her in detail about asking Miaoyu to write with the spirit writing today.

Including those lines of poetry and Miaoyu's unconscious words before leaving.

Aunt Xue was also a little surprised, "Sister, did you hear it right?"

Madam Wang glared at her. "It was only four words. She said it several times. Could I have heard it wrong?"

"I may have heard other things wrong, but how could I not know Baoyu's name?"

"I asked you to come here today to help me come up with ideas on how to drive her out of the Grand View Garden."

Now Mrs. Wang doesn't even ask you to leave.

She hated vixen no matter whether they were secular or Buddhist.

It can't wander in front of your eyes for even a moment.

Aunt Xue did not believe what Mrs. Wang said, but Xue Baochai believed it to some extent.

She always felt that Miaoyu was cold to everyone, but was a little different towards Jia Baoyu.

So she interrupted and said, "Aunt, this is not difficult. She was originally staying at the nunnery. She can just go back to where she came from."

Madam Wang sighed slightly, "She originally had her own nunnery. When the palace invited her, she refused because she was afraid of being bullied by the nobles and marquises. I sent her a letter to invite her."

"Now there is no reason to drive them away."

"I asked you to come here today because I hope you can come up with an idea to make her leave voluntarily."

"It would be even better if she could please Princess Chaoyang and protect the safety of Her Majesty in the palace."

Xue Baochai glanced at Aunt Xue and seemed to have thought of something, but she felt a little embarrassed and did not speak.

Mrs. Wang saw that she was hesitant to speak and said, "My son, if you have any ideas, tell me. I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

Xue Baochai took out a handkerchief and held it in her hand to hide her nervousness.

That Princess Chaoyang is a lunatic.

I still feel a little bit unwilling to push Miaoyu to such a madman.

At that time, Daiyu rescued them from the madman Princess Chaoyang.

Now, I have to give someone to Princess Chaoyang. Comparing the two, I suddenly feel a little ashamed.

But what else can I do?

"Aunt, I have an idea."

"Isn't there going to be the Queen Mother's birthday in a while?"

"We can present a grand opera to the Queen Mother, and the opera will be about Miaoyu performing the spirit writing."

"When the time comes, if the Queen Mother is happy, Auntie can ask Miaoyu to do the writing on the spot."

"When the time comes, Miaoyu will have no choice but to respond."

At this point, Xue Baochai paused.

"When the time comes, Auntie, please say a few nice words. Then Miaoyu will accept Madam's favor."

"If Miaoyu wins the favor of the noble, she may be able to rise to a high position."

"Auntie can get what she wants, too."

Xue Baochai said this in a very weak voice.

I don’t know if it was because I was embarrassed to speak loudly or if it really took some effort.

Mrs. Wang was overjoyed when she heard this. "Good, good child, good idea."

"You are indeed a good helper to your aunt. You are much better than that ignorant Wang Xifeng."

"Wang Xifeng looks smart, but she has some ruthless tricks."

"When it comes to strategy, Baochai is slightly better."

From then on, Mrs. Wang liked Xue Baochai more and more.

"Since you are here, don't be in a hurry to leave. Come and have a meal with me later. Then, we can think about how to send this troupe off."

Mrs. Wang excitedly told Jin Chuan'er to set the table.

……

It is the Empress Dowager’s birthday, and His Majesty is now preparing for a grand celebration.

All civil and military officials were notified.

Everyone started to worry about what gifts to give. Some gave jade, some gave calligraphy and paintings, ...

Lin Ruhai is no exception, so what should he give as a gift?

The Emperor and the Empress Dowager have not attended court for a long time, but now they are celebrating their birthdays again.

Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. One is afraid that the emperor may be fickle. Lin Ruhai knew this truth.

Gifts should neither be too ostentatious nor too disrespectful.

He returned home with a lot on his mind.

Jia Min, Lin Daiyu and Lin Yongan were all waiting for him at home.

Seeing Lin Ruhai coming back, Jia Min hurriedly ordered people to serve dinner.

"Master, why did you come back late today?" Jia Min naturally noticed that Lin Ruhai did not look so good.

Lin Ruhai picked up the bowl and said, "Let's eat first!"

Lin Daiyu put down the rice bowl in her hand.

"Mom, you don't need to ask father, just ask me directly."

"I can guess now, and I always get it right."

Jia Min said angrily, "Just keep talking nonsense! What do you think? Let me hear what you can guess."

Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "Father, are you worried about the birthday gift for the Queen Mother?"

When Lin Ruhai heard this, he was shocked and asked, "How did you know?"

Lin Daiyu said proudly, "I guessed it!"

"Don't worry about it, father. I'll give you an idea. Just ask around in our family and you'll get the answer."

"What do you mean?"

Lin Ruhai asked in confusion, and Jia Min looked at her daughter without blinking.

Yongan curled his lips and muttered, "Mystifying."

Lin Daiyu was so angry that she hit him on the head with chopsticks.

"What do you mean by deliberately being mysterious? I mean patiently persuading others. If you follow the teacher carefully, you won't even be able to use an idiom."

At this point, she continued,

"The Queen Mother? She has seen everything. If you give her a gift that is too precious, it will be bad if it is too shabby."

"Father, why don't you give me something unexpected that's not worth much."

“Something that can run on its own if something goes wrong.”