Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

"She is exactly two years older, and is elegant, dignified, well-educated and well-mannered."

“No one of my generation can compare to me.”

"I'll go ask my sister for her horoscope later."

"Would you mind if the old immortal could give us the calculation?" Mrs. Wang looked at Taoist Zhang with a smile.

Taoist Zhang naturally had no objection and nodded to Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang looked back at Lady Jia and saw that her face did not look particularly depressed.

Mrs. Wang raised the corner of her mouth and turned to leave.

She was going to discuss it with her sister, and the two sisters' wishes were fulfilled.

As expected, everything went well after entering this fairyland.

When Mrs. Wang's back was out of sight, Grandmother Jia's face darkened and she tapped her cane on the ground.

"Old Master Niubi, you once said that Baoyu is not suitable for early marriage."

"It would be better if it was a few years later. Why did you break your promise today?"

"I asked you when Baoyu was born. You said that the child would have a smooth life, be rich and powerful, and be the one who would bring prosperity to the Jia family."

"You came with the blessing of heaven. I did not expose you today."

"Tell me the truth."

"Which one is true?"

Taoist Zhang's face brightened, and he swept the Buddhist dust away, and caught it steadily, "Old Madam, it was true back then, and it is true today as well."

“Times change, so does the way of change.”

"Old lady, we have all lived for so many years, and we should know that times change and the world changes. This is also the way of change."

"Back then, the young man had the jade in his hand, but now he has lost it. The situation is different now."

"How can we compare them?"

The words of the old man with the ox-nosed nose made the wrinkles on Lady Jia's face seem to twitch, and her palms felt slightly hot. She really wanted to slap someone!

The old Taoist has led me to this point!

However, reason told her that gritting her teeth would not solve the problem, so she took a deep breath and continued to ask,

"Old Taoist priest, tell me the truth. No one has ever been born with a jade in his mouth."

"What is the reason for this?"

"Why did I lose my mind when I lost the jade?"

The old Taoist stroked his beard and said frankly, "Madam, although jade is jade, it is actually the human heart."

"If the heart is lost, how can there be sanity?"

"If the jade is found, will his mind also return?" Grandmother Jia continued to ask anxiously.

The old Taoist saw that the incense on the table in the quiet room was gradually burning out, so he walked forward and lit another one.

Then said, "Yes!"

"But without marriage, it's hard for Yu to come back!"

At this moment, Jia's mother suddenly had an Arabian Nights idea, "Old Taoist priest, do you think someone might have hidden the jade?"

"You deliberately want to see me, Baoyu, like this!"

Taoist Zhang opened his eyes wide and asked, "What are you doing here?" His tone contained surprise and curiosity.

Grandmother Jia thought for a long time, yes! What is the reason?

Is it for marriage? Who has the possibility to touch jade?

Could it be that someone around Baoyu was stealing from the company?

She closed her eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and then slowly opened her eyes.

Having made up my mind secretly, there is no need to make trouble at this time.

Just take it step by step.

I'll wait for Yu to come back, and then I'll make a final effort. There can't be such people with ulterior motives in the mansion.

Thinking of this, Grandmother Jia couldn't help but recite scriptures in her heart.

Buddha bless you! God bless you!

……

In the quiet room of another guest hall, Mrs. Wang asked someone to call Aunt Xue.

The quiet room is filled with smoke.

Mrs. Wang sat on the cushion, holding Buddhist beads in her hand, and she felt refreshed.

The Buddha, the Three Pure Ones, are well-informed about worldly affairs and will surely see my sincerity.

Mrs. Wang was reciting scriptures, her mind full of thoughts.

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside.

Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai came together.

"Sister, you called me?" Aunt Xue approached and asked.

Mrs. Wang smiled gently and said, "Yes, I have something to ask you."

"It shows that you have a deep love for your mother and daughter."

"Baochai follows me all the time."

She turned to Xue Baochai and said,

"I am here to talk to your mother about something. You little girl, go to the theater!"

"Young girls are great. Even wearing such plain clothes, they can brighten up the room."

"Please wear more clothes so you don't get frozen."

The matter has not been settled yet, so Baochai naturally cannot know about it. She would be embarrassed if she knew.

It's not beautiful.

Everything will come naturally.

Mrs. Wang made up her mind and looked at Xue Baochai with gentle eyes.

Xue Baochai felt very embarrassed. Her smile froze and she looked shy.

"I'm sorry to make my aunt laugh at me." Her face flushed slightly as she spoke.

"I can't tell! My mother even said that we are mother and daughter, and she didn't hide anything from me."

Xue Baochai spoke softly again, with a hint of a little girl's dissatisfaction in her voice, as well as intimacy with her mother.

"Since mother and aunt want to talk about private matters, I will naturally take my leave."

After saying this, she slid the handkerchief across her face, bowed gracefully, and left.

Leaving behind were Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue looking at them as they left.

……

Mrs. Wang watched Xue Baochai walk away gracefully.

Seeing Aunt Xue also found a cushion to sit down, he smiled and said to Aunt Xue, "Sister, according to the rules, this matter should be settled by a matchmaker."

"But now in this Taoist temple, where can we find a matchmaker?"

"You and I are sisters, so I'll just say what I want to say."

"I like your Baochai very much. How do you think it matches my Baoyu?"

Happiness came too suddenly, after several years of searching...

I fled here with my children and lived with my sister for many years. I was exhausted and suffered a lot.

Aunt Xue was so surprised that she was unable to react in time.

Her head was buzzing like a rainbow. She was stunned for a moment, then she stretched out her hands and was about to hold Madam Wang's hand.

But when she saw the Buddhist beads in Mrs. Wang's hand, she retracted her hand.

"Sister, you are not comforting me on purpose out of concern for your sister, right?"

"Didn't we discuss this matter? The old lady disagrees. My brother-in-law also has a different opinion."

Although Aunt Xue had a smile on her face, there was a hint of bitterness hidden in that smile.

Mrs. Wang smiled coldly, put the Buddhist beads in her hand on her knees, and reached out to hold Aunt Xue's hand.

"Don't worry, they can't object now."

"With gods in charge, how can human power oppose it?"

When Aunt Xue heard this, she was naturally happy and nodded in agreement.

Mrs. Wang said immediately, "As long as you agree, write down Baochai's horoscope now. I'll ask the old immortal to calculate it for me."

"See if it's suitable?"

Aunt Xue naturally had no objection. She looked around and saw that there was no paper or pen in the quiet room.

So he said to Mrs. Wang, "Sister, let me tell you something."

Mrs. Wang looked around and found that the room was indeed simple and empty.

My children are wronged by having to discuss such an important matter in such a simple place.

Aunt Xue leaned close to Mrs. Wang's ear and told her Xue Baochai's birth date.

I had some impression of these eight characters, but I was afraid that my memory was wrong, so I asked again.

After Aunt Xue finished speaking, Mrs. Wang nodded and said to Aunt Xue,

"Sister, I'm going to go and reply to the old immortal now."

"Will you go with me, or go back to the theater first?"

Aunt Xue hesitated for a moment. As Baochai had instructed her, she had to discuss matters concerning her with her.

That's what this involves.

But I also wanted to go see Baoyu. I heard that he was ill and was getting better step by step.

I didn't know what was going on. I was busy with Xue Pan's affairs and didn't read much.

Now that the two families are about to get engaged, it is only right that I go and take a look.

Thinking of this, she said to Mrs. Wang,

"Sister, I want to ask Baochai to go and see Baoyu, okay?"

Mrs. Wang's expression fell, "Sister, our family doesn't care about meeting or not meeting."

"But you'd better be careful in this Taoist temple."

Aunt Xue also felt that what Mrs. Wang said made sense.

So he said to Mrs. Wang, "Sister, there is nothing to watch in the play."

"I'll go with you to see Baoyu!"

Mrs. Wang nodded, then stood up and went to where Lady Jia and the others were.

Aunt Xue followed closely behind him with a smile on her face.