Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

The once glorious Rong and Ning mansions, where officials came and went in one alley and servants swarmed like clouds, are now desolate and deserted, and no one dares to approach.

Looking at the deserted streets and the guarding imperial guards, Daiyu burst into tears.

Although Tao Xingjian was most afraid of her crying, he had a job to do after all, and he was extremely careful with everyone in the Jia family. He hardened his heart and pretended not to see the child crying.

He walked proudly ahead and, under the salute of the imperial guards, stepped into the Jia Mansion.

When the imperial guards at the gate saw Lin Daiyu in mourning clothes, they suddenly opened their eyes wide, subconsciously held their breath and dared not move.

They breathed a sigh of relief only after everyone had passed, and whispered about Lin Daiyu's identity, Tanchun's absence, and Emperor Zhaoming's extraordinary favor for the two of them.

An older and more experienced man looked at the backs of the group, came over and kicked each of the soldiers who were chattering, saying, "There is no greater merit than saving the emperor!

"Princess Yimin risked her life to save the Queen Mother, and Princess Zhaoqing helped quell the chaos in the capital!

"Your Majesty, why can't you protect these two heroic women?

"Without them, we would be fighting the rebels right now!

"Are you tired of living? Or you? Or you bastard!?"

I won’t mention the little noise in front of the door.

Let’s talk about Daiyu.

As soon as she entered the gate of the Jia Mansion, she felt dazed.

Time flies, and it has been more than a year since she left the Jia Mansion. During this year, many things have changed.

During the Spring Festival last year, this road was filled with laughter, green sleeves and beautiful faces, red plum blossoms and green pines, and the whole yard was filled with beautiful things.

But now it is a desolate place. Except for the black-faced imperial guards who are on guard, the place is empty, with withered trees and fallen flowers.

"The humble room is empty, but once the bed was filled with tablets; the withered grass and dead willows were once a stage for singing and dancing..." Daiyu was stunned and uttered these words subconsciously.

Yuanyang's fingers tightened around her, and she looked at her in surprise, lowering her voice, "This is what Master Bao read last year... How did the princess know about it?"

"When did he recite it?" Daiyu came back to her senses and asked calmly.

Yuanyang thought for a moment and said, "After the Mid-Autumn Festival..."

Daiyu fell silent.

After drinking.

So, the attendant Shenying has woken up a long time ago and knows everything. Now he is just going with the flow to complete this calamity?

Daiyu raised her head and looked intently at the once lush and majestic courtyard of Rongguo Mansion and the increasingly gloomy sky.

He is indeed a master in the Immortal Palace, clear-headed, free from all emotions and desires.

After going through many hardships in this mortal world, everything is different from the previous ones, and Jia Baoyu's personality has changed drastically.

Moreover, he did not enjoy much of the days of wealth and luxury, but instead experienced many hardships and difficulties, much more than in his previous life.

He was able to calmly follow the trend of the times instead of using the roots he knew to seek a smooth path for himself and the Jia family.

It is really……

cool.

Godlike and cold.

Daiyu lowered her eyes and kept silent.

Thinking back to when I fell into the mortal world and revisited the Red Mansion, Fairy Jinghuan once wanted to secretly pass on some magical powers to me, but I gave up.

Although she was unwilling to accept the experiences of her previous life, since she had to live again, she decided to secretly help the Twelve Beauties fight for survival, so she could not use too much worldly power.

Otherwise, if the Heavenly Dao finds out, she might be punished, and Jing Huan might even be implicated, which she doesn't want...

Jia Mu's main courtyard is right in front of us.

When Tao Xingjian stepped forward, the gatekeeper was stunned and hurried forward to salute: "Why did the great eunuch Tao come here in person?"

"I'm ordered to accompany Princess Zhaoqing to see the old lady of the Jia family off for the last time." Tao Xingjian gave simple instructions and refused to say more.

The team was listening with their heads bowed, and politely did not look directly at Daiyu, but turned around and opened the door: "Master Tao, please come in, Princess, please come in.

"The equipment in the hospital may not be complete. If you need anything, please tell me and I will find it right away."

Tao Xingjian nodded and looked inside.

Daiyu crossed her arms and bowed to him, thanking him softly, "Thank you for your help."

The team was returning the favor: "It's our job, we don't deserve it."

When the courtyard gate rang, Musk Moon and Amber looked out from the windows of the main house and the mourning hall respectively.

When the door opened, he saw Lin Daiyu walking behind an old eunuch!

The two people's eyes lit up at the same time, and blurted out: "Miss Lin!"

Baoyu and others who were kneeling in front of the coffin, and Mrs. Xing and others who were resting in the main room, all hurriedly got up and walked out!

Among them, Li Wan could no longer hold it in and opened her mouth to speak again.

Wang Xifeng narrowed her eyes and sneered in a low voice: "Sister-in-law, the Madam hasn't spoken yet, what are you going to shout about?"

Li Wan choked back and shut her mouth.

Mrs. Xing, supported by Xichun, came out in a hurry. Seeing Daiyu, she stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Princess..."

Before he could finish his words, he burst into tears.

Daiyu's tears fell like rain. She held Mrs. Xing's hand and called out only once, "Aunt!" She was choking with sobs and unable to speak.

Baoyu stood at the door of the mourning hall, quietly watching the women greet each other reluctantly, and then burst into tears. He did not go forward or try to persuade them, but just waited silently.

After Wang Xifeng forced herself to say a few words of persuasion, everyone stopped crying.

Tao Xingjian then stepped forward and said calmly, "Oral order. Jia family, Jia Jue, and all the female relatives, kneel and listen!"

Only then did everyone react.

Baoyu hurried forward. There was no incense table, so he knelt on the ground in the yard with Mrs. Xing and others, and said, "I am here."

"The facts of the case are clear, Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen and others are dead, so we will not pursue the case any further.

“Jia Lian was exiled to the Northwest Army as a slave.

"Jia Jue and Jia Cong will never be allowed to take the imperial examinations and become officials.

"Tomorrow the whole family will be returned to their native place and become citizens.

"Since Jia Shi had made great contributions to the court, Jia Jue was allowed to carry the coffin back to his hometown and be buried with the ceremony of a seventh-rank lady.

"Appreciate this."

Baoyu and others hurriedly kowtowed to thank God for his grace.

Tao Xingjian waited for them to stand up before he continued in a gentle voice, "Princess Zhaoqing misses her grandfather so much, Your Majesty has shown special favor and allowed her to come and pay homage.

“I’ll sit outside.

"If you have anything to say, just say it today.

"I'm afraid I won't see you again in the future."

Everyone hurriedly thanked him again.

Tao Xingjian turned around and walked out, tactfully inviting him to go to a warm place to have some tea and rest.

Only then did Mrs. Xing take Daiyu's hand and go to Lady Jia's coffin.

Daiyu looked at the lonely coffin in the room, a rough spirit tablet, and a charcoal basin for burning paper on the ground, and nothing else. She couldn't help but rush over, holding the coffin and crying!

Yuanyang couldn't bear it anymore and started crying and begging, "The princess hasn't seen the old lady for the last time!

"Can you open the coffin for a moment so that I can help the old lady dress up?"

This request is truly shocking.

Not only was Mrs. Xing stunned, but even Wang Xifeng couldn't help but look at Baoyu, paused, and then turned to Daiyu:

"What does the princess mean?"

Daiyu cried and shook her head, then went back to the coffin, knelt three times and kowtowed nine times while crying, and then burned paper.

Then he wiped his tears and sobbed, “Golden nanmu is not in accordance with etiquette.

"Since Your Majesty has promised to bury my grandmother with the rites of a seventh-rank lady, then the way is clear and she can be buried with care.

"If people continue to find fault with this coffin, it will be more trouble than gain."

Mrs. Xing was stunned and looked at Baoyu again.

Baoyu remained silent.

Wang Xifeng, on the other hand, nodded in agreement with Lin Daiyu's words: "That makes sense!

“This coffin was originally given to the old lady as a gift when she was first crowned as the Empress.

"At that time, the second master advised that it was not in accordance with etiquette, but the old lady did not say anything and just told me to keep it well.

“Now that we are like this, let’s not cause trouble again.

"If we really wait until we return to the south, we will be criticized and complained about. The tribe will think we are troublesome and will try to make things difficult for us!

"It's better to change it."