Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

"In addition, Her Majesty has graciously granted us permission to pray at Qingxu Temple on the 14th, 15th, and 16th."

"Can you please discuss who will go?" Mrs. Wang was about to take a step when she suddenly remembered this and turned to everyone.

Grandmother Jia's face changed slightly, and she thought to herself that she knew nothing about such an important matter. It seemed that the mother and daughter must have had a secret conversation in private for a long time.

Grandmother Jia asked calmly, "Did the Madam say who can go? Who can't go?"

Madam Wang paused for a moment, turned her head back, took the Buddhist beads in her hand to her chest, rubbed them gently, and said slowly:

"Anyone who wants to pray for the goddess can go."

"It's just in time for the Queen Mother's birthday after we finish praying."

"We will go to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday with blessings, which will show our piety."

"Anyone who cares about the Queen Mother, the Jia family, and the Empress can go there."

"But if your heart is not sincere, don't provoke the gods to blame you."

Now that Mrs. Wang is in power, no one dares to say anything even if she says something sarcastic.

Moreover, these women have not been able to go out for a year or two, so they will naturally be happy to have this opportunity to go out.

I have been eager to try it for a long time. Who would dare to bring this bad luck upon themselves? It would be said that they are not sincere and would not go.

But there are always unexpected things. Madam Xing gently stroked the imperial robe on her body.

He said solemnly, "I won't go. I have a patient at home, and I can't speak. I'm afraid of offending the gods."

"Let me look after your house!"

Mrs. Wang gave her a cold look. There were always some people in the world who were born to be annoying, killjoys, and act pretentiously, making people sick.

Well, if such a person doesn't want to go, then don't go! Without this person, it will be more peaceful.

She glanced at the others and saw that everyone had a happy look on their faces.

She heaved a sigh of relief, and when she saw Tanchun, her expression became a little lighter.

I couldn't help but say, "Third girl, Huan Ge'er doesn't have to go."

Jia Tanchun was stunned. Originally, Aunt Zhao had detained Jia Huan and would not let him go out for such matters.

I would like to remind you of this now.

Jia Tanchun blushed slightly, and had no choice but to bow and say "Yes."

With this link, everyone understood a little bit. If there is something that Mrs. Wang really doesn't like, then don't bother to do it.

Seeing that no one was saying anything, Mrs. Wang reminded Wang Xifeng again, "Since it has been decided, we should fast for three days after the tenth day."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng also said yes.

I wanted to say something joking, but I just couldn't open my mouth.

Seems to have lost interest.

Wang Xifeng looked at her own aunt, Lady Wang, and her heart was beating fast.

Will it be the same for me in the future?

Same figure, same dull face, holding Buddhist beads in hand, looking cold.

As soon as this thought came to her mind, Wang Xifeng shuddered unconsciously.

……

"Aunt, can I go with you to see Brother Bao?" Xue Baochai said softly when she saw Mrs. Wang walking away.

He walked past Sanchun and towards Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang nodded.

Xue Baochai followed immediately, and the others looked at each other for a moment.

Except for the extremely eccentric Madam Xing, everyone else followed Madam Wang.

Even Grandmother Jia was worried about Jia Baoyu, but she was old, and her legs and feet were a little tired after standing in the palace for most of the day.

I wanted to rest for a while before going.

At this time, everyone was going to Yihong Courtyard, and I...

Grandmother Jia hesitated for a moment.

Mrs. Xing sneered at this time, "Mother-in-law, I am old and cannot compare with young people."

"Life is about pleasure."

"I'm going back!"

After saying this, Mrs. Xing left.

This ignorant eldest daughter-in-law from a small family!

Grandmother Jia was leaning on a cane, and was supported by Yuanyang and others as she walked towards the Yihong Courtyard.

……

In Yihong Courtyard, the scent of medicine now overshadows the scent of rouge and powder, and the scent of ink has even disappeared.

Xiren sat on the edge of the bed in a daze, looking at Jia Baoyu who still had a smile on his face.

The bitterness in my heart is beyond words and it's tightly clenched into a ball.

Hearing that the maid Qingwen was still alive, Mr. Bao broke in just because he saw that she was still alive.

And then he was beaten like this.

He can swallow food even when fed, but he just can't wake up.

How could Qingwen still be alive?

She's alive, what should I do?

Does she remember what I said to her about her death? What should I do if she confronts me in the future, or tells Second Master, what should I do?

Will my future second grandmother accept me?

Xiren's heart was filled with a myriad of emotions, her eyes gradually became moist, and the meal in her hands also grew cold.

At this time, the little maid hurried in to report: "Sister Xiren, the Second Madam and others are here to see the Second Master."

"And the girls."

Upon hearing this, Xiren hurriedly put down her bowl, carefully tucked in the quilt for Jia Baoyu, stood up, and wiped her tears with her sleeve.

When Mrs. Wang and her companions entered the room, they were startled to see Xiren's eyes were slightly red. Mrs. Wang asked anxiously, "What happened to Baoyu?"

Xiren bowed hastily, her voice choking with sobs: "Madam, the Second Master is fine, and he is better than yesterday."

Mrs. Wang frowned and asked, "Why are you crying? It's New Year's Day, how can you be like this?"

After scolding Xiren, Mrs. Wang looked down at Jia Baoyu. Seeing Baoyu lying quietly, no different from yesterday, she felt sad.

Then he asked, "Tell me, what has improved?"

Xiren glanced at the eager faces of the crowd, lowered her head and replied respectfully,

"The Second Master's breathing has gradually stabilized, his complexion is rosier than yesterday, and he can open his eyes slightly, as if he is waking up."

Seeing that Mrs. Wang's eyes were getting brighter and brighter, Xiren continued,

"And most importantly, Second Master can have some porridge today."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang was so delighted that she couldn't believe it. "Really?"

She clasped her hands together, holding the Buddhist beads in her palms, and muttered, "God bless, the Bodhisattva has appeared!"

Everyone was also smiling, and Grandmother Jia said with a smile on her face, "Good! Good! Good! He will wake up soon if he can eat."

"This is all good news from the Queen."

"Take out the queen's reward and place it in front of Baoyu."

"I think since they are close siblings, they will naturally get better faster."

When Mrs. Wang heard this, she immediately ordered the maid who followed her, "Bring the queen's reward here and place it next to the pillow."

Upon hearing this, the maid took out a box and handed it to Xiren.

Xiren held it gently in her hand, opened the box and saw several pieces of jade jewelry lying quietly inside.

They all emit a bright luster, but none of them is as spiritual as the lost jade pendant!

Xiren bent down and gently placed the box beside the bed.

Seeing this, Jia's mother gently reminded Xiren, "Get him a jade pendant and put it under his pillow."

"Suppress the evil spirit."

When Xiren saw that Mrs. Wang was also nodding in agreement, she took out a jade pendant that was similar to Baoyu's and put it under her pillow.

Jia Baoyu's pillow was moved, and he might feel uncomfortable. Jia Baoyu frowned.

Fell into a deep sleep again.

Seeing this, everyone dared not say a word, for fear of disturbing Baoyu's rest.

Xichun was still young and innocent, and couldn't help but blurt out, "It would be great if my second brother's jade could be found back."

She was really talking about something irrelevant. Mrs. Wang glared at her.

But she didn't seem to see it, and continued, "Knowing that my second brother had lost the jade, I went to Longcui Temple to ask Miaoyu."

"Master Miaoyu said that the jade was not lost at all and will naturally come back in the future."

"This is the fate."

"That jade may be the heart of my second brother. If his heart is not there, he will naturally lose his mind."

"Once Yu comes back, Second Brother will naturally get better."