Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

This is a natural vixen, a bad seed.

She looks somewhat similar to the girl from the Lin family.

If there is a frame-up, it must be someone like this.

Appearance is determined by the heart, and Mrs. Wang easily convinced herself.

Moreover, he had seen this girl before, and had seen her jumping up and down and scolding the little girl.

Not stable, taking advantage of others, stirring up trouble, ...

Mrs. Wang has already labeled her with countless hats in her heart.

And in her heart, if she had to choose a concubine for Baoyu between Xiren and Qingwen, she would definitely choose Xiren.

He would never give in on this point, and he took care of his eldest son Jia Zhu too late.

He was gone at such a young age. Even if I got rid of those vixens later, what was the use? My son was dead.

Mrs. Wang didn't want to keep recalling the heart-wrenching past.

Her eyes were as sharp as an ice blade. She examined Xiren who was kneeling in front of her.

"Who do you think would frame you? Whose stuff could this be?"

“Who can put it in your box?”

Mrs. Wang was a little anxious, and her questions were like sharp swords hitting Xiren one by one.

It depends on whether this girl is smart or not.

Being steady and honest is okay, but it doesn't mean being stupid and foolish will work.

Xiren lowered her head as if she was thinking. Among the older maids in the yard, only herself, Qingwen, and Sheyue could open each other's boxes.

Musk Moon only follows behind him and will be his helper in the future.

Even if I get kicked out this time, as long as I keep Musk Moon, I will have a chance to come back in the future.

But Qingwen is different. Relying on her good looks and strong abilities, she always steals the limelight from him. Moreover, when it comes to Baoyu's love for her, Qingwen is also slightly higher than him.

Every time she made a mistake, Baoyu would easily let it go and forgive her.

But there is also a risk in saying it. If Baoyu knew that it was she who said it, he would probably blame her.

Thinking of this, Xiren looked at the next room where Baoyu was waiting for the result. What result could it be?

It's nothing but the maids' wishful thinking!

I'm sorry, Qingwen, you have a backer in this mansion. Baoyu will definitely protect you, Lai Ma will protect you, and the old lady will also protect you.

But I am different. I am alone and rely on myself.

Thinking of this, Xiren made up her mind.

She secretly glanced at Qingwen and saw that she had her head lowered, as if she wanted to bury her face in the shadows.

Xiren took a deep breath, raised her head with tears in her eyes, and said to Mrs. Wang with a trembling voice:

"Madam, please allow me to report. In Yihong Courtyard, we sisters have always lived in harmony."

"I also ask myself whether I treat others with sincerity and have never intended to harm anyone."

There was a hint of pleading in her voice, as if she was seeking sympathy.

Mrs. Wang's face became increasingly gloomy. She looked at Xiren, with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

This girl didn't even know how to seize the opportunity. She's so stupid.

I gave her such a good opportunity but she doesn't know how to step down.

Then there's no point in keeping you.

"Xi'ren, since you say so, then so be it." Mrs. Wang said sarcastically.

"The things were found in your box. Someone... arrest Xiren."

Mrs. Wang's voice was cold and her eyes turned towards Qingwen. She felt extremely sorry. It seemed that she had been allowed to escape this time.

Xiren lowered her head, her heart beating like a drum. The footsteps of the old women were getting closer and closer, and her arm was grabbed roughly.

However, just as Mrs. Wang was about to turn around and leave, Xiren suddenly raised her head and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

She spoke, and this time her words were as thoughtful and sensible as possible.

"Madam, I have some other guesses that I can only tell you in private."

"I don't think this thing belongs to our hospital at all."

"It must not be from our courtyard..." When Xiren said the word "must", she boldly glanced at Mrs. Wang, and sure enough, she saw Mrs. Wang's eyelids twitch.

Xiren lowered her head and continued,

"There are so many people coming in and out here every day, I wonder who would slip something in when we're not paying attention."

"And this thing is not meant to frame me. It's not worth it for a girl like me to spend so much time on it. This is meant to frame the Second Master."

"After all, Master Bao's reputation is hundreds or thousands of times higher than ours."

"But I am also at fault. My lax management allowed someone to take advantage of the loopholes and give them the opportunity to discredit the Second Master."

"I am to blame for this."

Having said this, Xiren knelt on the ground as if admitting her guilt.

Xiren's words not only moved herself, but also deeply shocked Mrs. Wang.

Yes, we can’t talk about these things in public, it will bring discredit to my Baoyu.

In my haste, I overlooked this point, and Feng Yatou didn't even bother to remind me.

With a group of people kneeling here, even if nothing happened, someone has to tell them what happened.

This isn't me giving Xiren a way out; this is Xiren giving me a way out.

Mrs. Wang's heart moved, thinking that this girl Xiren was quite interesting.

The more he looked at her, the more he liked her. Putting a girl like this next to Baoyu really made him feel at ease.

"Well, I'll give you a chance. I'll give you a chance. Whoever thinks of any clues, please."

"You can come to me. I will never tolerate anyone who frames you."

"Xiren, follow me!"

As she spoke, Mrs. Wang walked towards another unused room next door.

The other room should be Baoyu's study. There are several unfinished paintings on the table, which are obviously Baoyu's practice works.

Mrs. Wang picked up a picture at random. It showed a few sisters having fun in the Grand View Garden.

There were three sisters, Xue Baochai, Shi Xiangyun, and Fang Zhengya, who were passing a manuscript of poetry around. The person holding the manuscript was none other than Lin Daiyu, a maid from the Lin family.

The paintings of the others were quite conventional, but Lin Daiyu was the only one that showed much thought and care. She looked lively and charming with a sweet smile, which was very lifelike.

Mrs. Wang's headache was aching because she knew that Lin Daiyu seldom came to the Grand View Garden.

This painting is all based on imagination.

This crescent-shaped smile was like a heavy hammer hitting Mrs. Wang's heart.

The son who was brought up by your pampering can be seduced if you are not careful.

As a mother, if I can't help my child clear these obstacles, I'm not worthy of being a mother.

I'm not worthy of being a mother!

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang grabbed Lin Daiyu's head in the painting and crumpled it into a ball.

Go ahead and throw it into the trash can.

Xiren looked at Mrs. Wang in surprise. She saw the flames dancing in Mrs. Wang's eyes, as if her eyes were burned.

Xiren quickly lowered her head and rubbed her eyes with her hands.

Mrs. Wang sat on the chair, twirling her Buddhist beads in a circle, calming herself down.

Then he asked calmly, "Tell me! What happened?"

Xiren thought of Mrs. Wang’s crazy look just now, and she became frightened.

She was afraid that if she implicated Qingwen indiscriminately, she would be dead if she was found out.

After all, if the ladies wanted to find out, they would be able to find out, because they are no longer virgins.

Thinking of this, Xiren knelt down at Mrs. Wang's knees, knocked her head at Mrs. Wang's feet, and said with sobs,

"Madam, please punish me!"

"I am already Second Master's person, and that thing is definitely mine."

"I wanted to burn it, but..." When Xiren said this, she cried until she was out of breath. She wiped away her tears twice and finished it in one breath.

"I will not refuse even if I die. My only regret is that I can no longer serve you, Master."

The Buddhist beads in Mrs. Wang's hand suddenly stopped, and her eyes were blazing with fire.

"Snap, snap,"

Two slaps landed on Xiren's face.

"You still have the nerve to say that. You guys have ruined my good child."

"When did it happen?" Mrs. Wang asked through gritted teeth.