Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

After Wang Xifeng said this, everyone who was originally unwilling could not help but hesitate.

Li Wan looked around, pursed her lips, and was the first to speak in agreement: "The princess and Feng girl are very worried!

"We haven't had much contact with our ancestral home over the years, and we don't have much friendship.

"Our family was fine last year. I heard that Sister Zhen was very upset when she returned home. How could our family be in such a bad state now?

"The most important thing is to follow the rules and make sure that no one can find fault with you."

Mrs. Xing and Baoyu looked at each other again, and they both saw the compromise in each other's eyes.

Madam Xing said, "In that case, we will follow the princess's arrangements."

Lin Daiyu glanced at Xiaohong.

Xiaohong understood and went out to find someone to tell her to buy something.

Then the coffin can be opened now, allowing Lin Daiyu to take a last look at the old lady, and Yuanyang, the maid who knows the old lady's heart best, can help to redecorate it.

Baoyu made up his mind and took a step forward, just as he was about to call everyone to come forward together; but Daiyu did not look at him, but turned her head and ordered: "Chu Ke, open the coffin."

Chu Qian, who had been standing silently behind Daiyu with two eunuchs, bowed and agreed. The three of them stepped forward together and easily removed the lid of the heavy coffin.

Chu Qian looked back at Daiyu and saw her nodding with tears in her eyes, so he reached out his hand to move Lady Jia's body.

Jia Cong, who was following Mrs. Xing, immediately felt something was wrong. He frowned and was about to step forward, but Mrs. Xing held her hand tightly, preventing him from moving.

Jia Cong looked up at Mrs. Xing with grievance.

Madam Xing bent down, put her head close to his ear, and whispered to him, "He is an eunuch, not a stranger, and it is in accordance with the rules."

Only then did Jia Cong shut up.

With the help of two young eunuchs, Chu Kui carried out Lady Jia's body and placed it on the kang in the inner room, then lowered his head and left the room - knowing that they would probably have to change the old lady's clothes, and even though they were eunuchs, it was not convenient for them to stay by her side.

Because it was winter, even though the body had been kept for half a month, there was no change.

The white cloth is lifted.

Daiyu knelt down with tears in her eyes, then stood up and told Qingwen, "I want to help grandma wash her face. Go get some hot water and a clean towel."

At this time, Jia's mother's face was haggard, with wrinkles at the corners of her eyes and between her eyebrows. It was obvious that she had died of exhaustion.

Daiyu burst into tears immediately.

Soon Qingwen brought some water, wrung out a towel and handed it to Daiyu.

Yuanyang was crying her heart out and almost fainted. Seeing this, Amber gently touched her arm.

Yuanyang was drowsy. When she came to her senses and tried to take over, Daiyu blocked her with tears in her eyes:

"You have always been my grandmother's favorite, and I'll have to trouble you to help her dress up later.

"This job of cleaning the face is the last one I'll have anyway, so don't try to snatch it from me."

Yuanyang wiped her tears and sobbed, "The old lady loves you brothers and sisters, but the family affairs and the overall situation are like this, and she is in a dilemma.

"Many times at night, she woke up from nightmares and cried. When I tried to comfort her, she would hold my hand and cry so hard that she couldn't lift her head.

"They say it's all the fault of the elders, but they let you suffer the consequences, and they say they're sorry..."

Daiyu moved to the side of Grandmother Jia's head and wiped the powder that had already dried up on her face. Although she had tears in her eyes, she managed to pull the corners of her mouth together and pretended to be calm:

“Every generation has its own luck, and every generation has its own confusion.

"Don't even mention the old lady, even the Duke back then might not be smart and make all the right choices.

"Even people like us, if we talk about it, have enjoyed happiness.

"Everyone has his own destiny!"

When Li Wan heard this, she couldn't help but get angry.

What does "enjoy happiness" mean? !

The Rongguo Mansion had enjoyed good fortune, but now it is suffering.

Princess Lin, you have never suffered any punishment, and now you will enjoy a long and happy life in the palace. Why do you say it as if you have suffered so much and been wronged? !

Qingwen happened to be helping Lin Daiyu pass the handkerchief to her. When she looked up, she saw Li Wan's expression of jealousy that she could not hide, and she felt unhappy immediately.

He quietly rolled his eyes and immediately pretended to cry, so he advised Daiyu:

"Fortunately, the county lady risked her life to save the queen mother, and the princess fought against the rebels in times of crisis. They both risked their lives to serve the country!

"Now, with these merits, you can protect these people in the family, and it is worth the old lady's love for you.

"My dear princess, the county lady is still kneeling in the palace to pray for blessings and atone for the sins of the mansion! Please don't lose your composure because of your momentary sadness!

"When the emperor gets angry, millions of people will die!

"Besides, you are a weak little woman with no support and will only be implicated.

"You have survived once or twice, but you can't survive three or four times..."

Daiyu sighed and interrupted her: "Alright, stop nagging! When things are done here, I will ask for permission to go to the temporary palace to serve the Queen Mother, okay?"

Qingwen sniffed and lowered her voice, "Of course.

"It would save the concubines from being irritated by others and taking out their anger on us.

"What if I accidentally lose my life one day..."

When everyone heard this, they fell silent.

Li Wan also closed her mouth tightly and knelt on her feet.

We have all experienced the intrigues of the women in the mansions.

The harem was filled with blood and gore, and on top of that, her own "family" was causing chaos.

In fact, everyone knows how fearful and cautious Lin Daiyu and Jia Tanchun lived in the palace.

Now you are complaining about wealth and hardship, but you are just pretending to be ignorant even though you know the truth.

Daiyu lowered her head and just wiped it carefully.

After wiping the dirt off Lady Jia's face, she looked even more haggard and old.

Recalling the time when they first met when they traveled from Suzhou to the capital, Daiyu's tears fell like beads from a broken string, her whole body trembled, and she almost wanted to hug Lady Jia's body and cry.

Qingwen saw the opportunity early and hugged her tightly, pulling her back, crying and coaxing her:

"Good princess, get out of the way quickly and let Sister Yuanyang help the old lady with her makeup!

"After a while, Xiaohong came in with the coffin so that we could bury the body!

"Supervisor Tao is still waiting outside!

"We can't be late to return to the palace!"

While wiping her tears, Wang Xifeng hurried over to help carry Daiyu to the side.

Yuanyang then came up and directed Amber, Ping'er, Suyue and Sheyue to help change Lady Jia's clothes into her favorite colors and patterns.

She combed her hair into her usual style, put on her most kindly makeup, and put on her favorite hairpins and bracelets. Only then did she stop.

When everyone looked at him again, he looked almost the same as he did when he was alive and whom they saw every day!

They were suddenly filled with grief and supported each other and cried.

About an hour later, Xiaohong came in with a little sweat on her forehead. She knelt down and saluted Daiyu first: "Princess, I am back."

Then he bowed and crossed his arms politely to Mrs. Xing and others.

Then Fang reported carefully: "I remembered that the Xue family had a similar shop, so I asked Supervisor Tao for help and took people to the shop that was sealed by the Xue family to pick it out.

"There is a pair of fine cedar boards. I left two hundred taels of silver, and I didn't take it for nothing.

"My parents and sister Zijuan's parents and brothers carried him back together.

“Now they are all out there.

"Tao Jian asked the princess to give instructions on whether to bring the coffin in or keep the old lady's body overnight and take it out tomorrow morning, seal the coffin and board the ship."

Mrs. Xing was stunned: "Get on the ship? Which ship?"