Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Hengwu Garden in the Grand View Garden.

Ying'er was gesticulating and telling the interesting stories that happened at Old Ye's mother's house today.

Xue Baochai sat upright on the chair, her expression serene, like a lotus flower emerging from the water, untainted by dust.

A branch of palace flowers on her head was about to fall.

"Miss, don't you think it's ridiculous? Mingyan treats her like a treasure."

"It was done secretly. It took a long time for him to tell me." Ying'er was beaming with joy. On the way back from Old Ye's mother's house, she covered her mouth and giggled as she recalled the past.

Xue Baochai, who was standing by, looked at her seriously and frowned.

"Be careful with your words next time. She's your godmother. Don't call her Mingyanniang all the time."

"Don't cover your mouth when you laugh. If you want to laugh, just smile without showing your teeth." Xue Baochai corrected Ying'er's actions.

Your personal maid represents you with every word and action she takes. It's not good to be too casual with her.

After hearing this, Ying'er stopped moving. Xue Baochai slowly stroked the handkerchief in her hand and asked softly:

"Mrs. Mingyan said it was Lin Daiyu who said it?"

Ying'er nodded, with a hint of disdain in her tone:

"This Miss Lin, there is no truth in her words."

Xue Baochai smiled and said, "You are right, but it is undeniable that she is a smart person."

"She chose Mingyan Niang instead of anyone else. She must have known that the old woman was eager to make a contribution and needed money."

“It’s a good choice in every way.”

Ying'er was surprised when she heard this: "Miss, do you mean this is true?"

Xue Baochai stood up slowly, lightly supported the back of the chair with both hands, and looked through the window lattice, as if waiting for something.

I felt that it was almost time and Mrs. Wang and the others should be back soon.

She whispered to Ying'er:

"Go and tell Mingyan Niang to write back to Lin Daiyu and tell her that she has agreed to this matter."

Ying'er frowned, not understanding what he meant: "Miss, are you going to tell the Second Madam?"

"If this is false, the Second Madam will not blame you."

Xue Baochai glanced at the sky again and continued, "Just go and reply to the letter."

"I have my own opinion on this matter. Whether it is true or not, it is a piece of cake for us."

Xue Baochai thought that if this story was false, it would make her aunt hate Lin Daiyu even more.

If it is true, then this precious jade will be in my hands.

But of course I couldn't tell this to Ying'er. She was just a little girl and it would be bad for her to know too much.

Thinking of this, she urged Ying'er to reply as soon as possible.

Ying'er returned to Mingyan's house in a daze. Old Ye's mother was still lying on the bed. The water on the stove was bubbling with steam, but the old lady ignored her.

"Godmother, I'm here!" Ying'er walked forward and shook Old Mother Ye a few times.

Old Ye's mother slowly opened her eyes and saw Ying'er.

"It's Ying'er! What time is it? Why are you here again?"

"Godmother, I have good news to tell you. Our young lady heard your story and is kind-hearted and wants to help you." Ying'er said with a big smile on her face.

"Let me tell you, go and write a letter back."

"Just say you agreed to this. If Zijuan's family comes out, tell them not to forget the address of the jade."

Old Ye's mother may not have recovered from her shock for a moment. She asked blankly, "Didn't you say it was a lie?"

Ying'er said seriously, "Although we think it's a lie, Miss is also afraid that if it's true, then Godmother will be able to turn things around, right?"

After hearing this, Old Ye's mother's eyes flashed with surprise and she was cheered up: "Young lady is really a kind person."

"Don't worry, if she cheats on me, I'll risk my old bones and go to the Lin family and curse them in public."

"I'll reply right away."

After saying that, Old Mother Ye stood up, put on her shoes, put on her coat, and strode out.

……

Jia Mansion, Rongqing Hall,

When Lady Jia, Lady Xing, and Lady Wang returned from the palace, they all looked very happy.

The maids and old women following behind him were holding many rewards.

Everyone in the room, including Wang Xifeng, Xue Baochai and others, looked at the three people eagerly.

Grandmother Jia was so happy that she could not express it in words: "Your Highness is very good. The Emperor has shown great favor to her. Look, he has given her many gifts."

"I'll have the Second Madam distribute them to you later. There's everything."

"Besides! This time, because Baoyu was ill, the Queen gave him extra gifts, including medicinal herbs and some items to ward off evil spirits."

"Baochai, Bao girl, the queen has pointed it out, and will give you a larger reward."

"Don't be greedy. Relatives should take good care of us. This is the sensible thing for the queen."

It was rare for Grandmother Jia to say so much, so everyone naturally joked and the atmosphere was lively.

"Hello, Madam. Our Jia family will surely become more prosperous."

"Baoyu will get better soon after receiving the reward from the Empress."

Mrs. Wang also had a smile on her face as she distributed the gifts one by one, first to Wang Xifeng, then to Xue Baochai, the three sisters,

When the gift was given to Xue Baochai, Mrs. Wang saw the palace flower on Xue Baochai's head and her smiling face suddenly fell.

He said with a sullen face, "Pick that palace flower and throw it away!"

Xue Baochai's face turned red instantly. She reached out to pick the palace flower from her head and rubbed it in her hands.

Sanchun still didn't understand what was going on, so she reached out and touched it but didn't do anything.

Mrs. Wang said sternly, "Why don't you pick up and throw away this worthless thing? Why do you keep it?"

"What a palace flower, she's nothing but a slut!"

After hearing this, the three of them immediately understood and hurriedly took it off their heads, imitating Xue Baochai and rubbing it in their hands.

Mrs. Wang then breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that everything had gone smoothly during her visit to the palace. She had not expected that they would end up talking about whether palace flowers made of silk were popular in the palace.

Why is there no one in the palace to bring her?

The queen was very surprised and said that she had never heard of such a thing and that she must have been deceived.

Mrs. Wang was too embarrassed to say that it was Xue Baochai who deceived her, so she had to gloss over it.

Fortunately, I didn’t let the children at home take it out, otherwise it would have been so embarrassing.

When I came back today, I wanted to ask Xue Baochai what was going on, but when I got back, I saw that Xue Baochai had brought it herself.

I guess this silly kid has been deceived too.

Mrs. Wang couldn't bear to blame her anymore and hated the person who had lied in the first place.

I really want to spit on it.

Thinking of this, she was no longer in the mood as before.

I just wanted to quickly distribute the things and go see Baoyu.

My son was still lying there, so how could I be in the mood to joke with these people?

especially……

There is still one piece left.

She was even more unhappy. She looked at her eldest daughter-in-law and saw that she was not there. She frowned and asked, "Why didn't Brother Lan come over?"

"The queen also prepared a gift for him."

No one answered. Li Wan usually avoided people during festivals.

She felt that she was a widow and unemployed and was unwilling to join in the fun, and sometimes Mrs. Wang even disliked her.

Gradually, Lang'er also followed her and rarely showed up.

Wang Xifeng smiled and explained, "I guess he's looking after the garden?"

"Master Bao is ill, and I'm afraid his things might get disturbed in the garden."

"She already lives in the Grand View Garden, so it would be good for her to take care of her."

After hearing Wang Xifeng's explanation that it was for Baoyu, Mrs. Wang finally calmed down.

He said, "You guys rest here! I'll go see Baoyu."