Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Jia Family Courtyard,

Now only Lady Jia, Lady Wang, Lady Xing and others are left in the compound.

Others such as Tanchun, Yingchun, and Shi Xiangyun all lived in the special lecture halls in the academy.

One day, Aunt Xue came to visit with a sad face.

Over the past three years, Xue Baochai's temper has become worse and worse, and she often loses her temper for no reason.

No reason was given when asked.

Ever since she knew that Jia Baoyu passed the imperial examination, she has become even more irritable.

The Xue family has now fallen on hard times, so they rent a house next to the Jia family.

So that we can take care of each other.

"Sister, you said that Baoyatou and Baoyu's marriage should be arranged soon, right?"

"It's been delayed for three years." Aunt Xue asked, staring at Mrs. Wang's face with an unhappy tone.

"Do you feel that your son has become successful and want to regret it?"

Mrs. Wang was also somewhat helpless, as her son had also said so himself.

He was determined to live alone.

Jia Zheng scolded him several times but it was useless.

Now that I’m this old, I don’t dare to fight anymore.

"Sister, I have absolutely no such intention, but Baoyu..."

Before Mrs. Wang could tell how Baoyu was doing, Aunt Xue sneered.

"Sister, I don't want to hear about Baoyu anymore. I've said enough in the past few years."

"It's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. My sister and I have all been taught since we were young. Don't you understand this principle?"

"Did you and I agree to get married?"

"Should we get married? What should we do? I will listen to my sister. My son is yours, not mine."

Now Aunt Xue has also become tough.

Now that Jia Baoyu has passed the imperial examination, I don’t believe they can still regret the engagement?

Mrs. Wang choked and swallowed a mouthful of bitter water.

She lowered her head and thought for a moment.

"Sister, if it really doesn't work, just get married!"

"Now our two families have almost finished their preparations. Our family situation is like this now. If we don't ask for too many ceremonies, it may be difficult to do so."

"I'm sorry, little girl."

Mrs. Wang’s words made Aunt Xue’s face even gloomier. This was what it meant to have done something that had already been done.

But is there any other way? I really can’t afford to delay my daughter.

Even Yingchun has set a wedding date, so my daughter must marry before Yingchun!

But will my daughter agree to this?

Thinking of this, she said to Mrs. Wang,

"Sister, can I go back and ask Baoyatou?"

A cold light flashed across Mrs. Wang's eyes.

"Sister, let's decide this matter ourselves."

"If you ask Bao, isn't that embarrassing for her? How can she, a girl, agree to this?"

Aunt Xue’s face turned pale, she balled her handkerchief in her hand a few times, and finally nodded heavily.

"Should we ask Immortal Zhang about this date?"

"Let him choose a good day."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang immediately sent Zhou Rui's wife to Chongxu Temple to ask Taoist Zhang.

When talking about Chongxu Temple, the two sisters had something to talk about. Chongxu Temple has been greatly impacted by Longcui Temple in the past two years.

The incense sticks are also much less common.

It is nice to sit under a big tree and enjoy the shade. The big tree behind Chongxu Temple was the emperor. The original emperor fell down, but the big tree behind Longcui Temple is rising slowly.

"Sister, do you think we should use Miaoyu to take a look?"

"Nowadays, people say Miaoyu is more accurate when it comes to matchmaking."

Mrs. Wang stared at Aunt Xue with a gloomy look, which frightened Aunt Xue.

"Need not!"

"Her tricks are just a trick to fool people."

Aunt Xue quickly shut up.

The two chatted idly while waiting for Zhou Ruijia to come back.

……

"Precious girl, this is the right day. It's coming too soon."

"Look, I always feel something is wrong."

Aunt Xue received the wedding date from Mrs. Wang and hurried to Xue Baochai's room.

I saw Xue Baochai still knitting with her head down.

There have been quite a few fights nearby.

Aunt Xue's eyes narrowed slightly and she didn't dare to speak.

In the past, whenever I asked Xue Baochai not to tie so many silk cords, she would fly into a rage and wouldn't let me do anything.

The key point is that her room is already filled with layers of silk.

You can’t wear them all in your lifetime.

There is no one left to give gifts to as I have given gifts too many times.

Selling her is not allowed.

So she whispered to Xue Baochai that the wedding date had been set.

Afraid that Xue Baochai would blame her, she repeatedly stated that it was Mrs. Wang's decision.

Upon hearing this, Xue Baochai stopped what she was doing and her eyes became lively.

When Aunt Xue told her the set date.

She was also surprised.

He asked Aunt Xue, "Mother, are you sure it's this day?"

Aunt Xue immediately reached out and took out the invitation and handed it to Xue Baochai.

"Look, it's absolutely right."

"It's a good time, but it's too rushed."

"Is this Taoist really old and has lost his magical powers?"

Aunt Xue frowned.

Xue Baochai took the note, looked it over and found it was true.

A hint of gloom appeared in her eyes, and Zhang Laodao said, this can't wait any longer.

She turned to ask Aunt Xue, with an unhappy tone,

"Why didn't you ask Miaoyu to take a leave of absence?"

Aunt Xue's fingers trembled, and she immediately explained,

"You also know that Miaoyu was from the Jia family and had some disputes with your aunt."

"So..."

Xue Baochai showed a trace of disgust in her eyes, and then said directly,

"There's nothing wrong with this date, but it just happens to be Lin Daiyu's birthday."

Is this God's will?

Xue Baochai couldn't help but ask herself.

At this time, Aunt Xue stammered again,

"Precious girl, there is something I want to explain to you."

"Even Baoyu might still be reluctant to do so."

"You might suffer some injustice if you marry her."

Xue Baochai smiled coldly, took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes.

"Mother, haven't I suffered enough injustice now?"

"The grievances he suffers now come from all directions, but the grievances he suffers in the future will only come from him alone."

"He has ignored me for the past few years."

"I will no longer be sincere to him."

"I am just a lady of the Jia family. Whether he agrees or not is none of my business."

"If he becomes a Jinshi in the future, I will be his wife. I will be his wife no matter what official position he holds."

After Xue Baochai finished speaking, she looked at the swaying branches outside the window.

It's just moving with the wind!

"My child, you are so insightful that it makes me want to cry but have no tears. It breaks my heart."

"You have no conscience. Jia Baoyu doesn't deserve your kindness." Tears welled up in Aunt Xue's eyes again.

Ever since his son was executed, all his thoughts turned to his daughter.

If my daughter continues to suffer, what hope do I have?

Xue Baochai stood up impatiently and said to Aunt Xue,

"Don't cry, it's only a day or two, get ready!"

Aunt Xue was startled, wiped her tears, and immediately perked up.

Yes, no matter how simple the bedding is, you have to change it!

Thinking of this, she turned around and went out to organize the bedding she had prepared over the past few years.

If it is not enough, we have to go out and purchase.

Nowadays, most of the best fabrics come from Qingwen Brocade Company.

Several cities already have it.