Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Lin Daiyu had no expression on her face when she got on the carriage. Xiaohong was busy blowing up the charcoal basin on the carriage, and took off her mourning clothes, changed her into a plain outer robe, and then wrapped her in another clean cloak.

Qingwen couldn't help herself. She poured hot tea and some snacks for Daiyu from the secret compartment in the stable wall while cursing in a low voice:

"Graceless bastard! Vampire! There is not a single good person in this family!"

Daiyu leaned back tiredly on Xiaohong's shoulder and closed her eyes.

Xiaohong patted her gently and whispered to stop Qingwen: "Forget it. It's just this time. From now on, we will be far apart and never see each other again until we die. We will live our own lives, that's all."

"The old lady knew that the Wang family and the Xue family had harmed the old man, the old lady, and the young lady, and the eldest daughter of the Xue family was causing trouble for the young lady both inside and outside the palace!

"The Jia family is able to stay now, all because of the young lady's reputation in front of His Majesty!

"She actually let Baoyu marry Miss Xue! Not only did she not avenge our daughter, but she also made us support our enemy and protect him from the wind and rain!

“They say that when a person is about to die, his words are kind! How come this old lady took back her kindness at the last moment?

“And Baoyu!

"What doesn't he know? He knows everything!

"He was trying to save our girl and caused a sensation in the city! He almost ruined our girl's reputation!

"What's going on? You've suddenly become filial and obey every word the old lady says?!

"vampire!

"White-eyed wolf!

"Girl shouldn't care about them!

"Let them live or die. It's all their own fault! They deserve it!"

Qingwen was so angry that she was fuming. Her voice was getting louder and louder, and she was almost about to yell!

"Are you crazy?" Xiao Hong kept looking out the car door, and finally couldn't help but push her and glared at her, "Can't you go back and make trouble again?

"Now that these words have been made known to the world, do you think you will have the face to do so?"

Qingwen sat back angrily, leaning against the wall of the carriage, her handkerchief almost torn, her mouth tightly closed, and breathing heavily.

But by this time, Daiyu had slowly come to understand. She took a deep breath, opened her eyes, looked at Qingwen and smiled:

"Okay, you love me, I know!

"What a trivial matter, is it worth Miss Qingwen to be so angry?

"Don't be angry, it's harmful to your health!"

Qingwen pouted and was about to speak when she heard the coachman outside asking from a distance, "Is Tao Jian riding a horse or taking a carriage?"

Tao Xingjian's voice came: "Let's get in the car."

Qingwen immediately shut her mouth and went over to help lift the curtain.

Tao Xingjian came in and sat down. Seeing Daiyu had changed her clothes, he looked her up and down for a moment and asked her, "How is it?"

Daiyu twitched her lips and shook her head, saying, "The old lady has worked so hard just to leave an heir for the four families, and would rather offend me."

"It's good that you understand." Tao Xingjian touched her head and smiled lovingly, "As the saying goes, people become wiser as they age.

"She knows that you have the Queen Mother, His Majesty, and I loving you, and as long as nothing unexpected happens, the rest of your life will be smooth sailing.

“But the four surnames are different.

“She has a grudge against the Wang family, she can ignore the Xue family, but she can’t let go of the Shi family.

“The four families are closely related. Unless the Jia family doesn’t care about anyone, otherwise, if you care about one family, you are equivalent to caring about all four families. They can’t be torn apart.

"The Baoyu in their family is not a very capable person. The only ruthless person who can support the family is the daughter of the Wang family.

"It just so happens that this lady from the Wang family doesn't really care about the son-in-law from the Jia family.

"In this case, we must find her a sister-in-law who can check and control her. Among the four families, there is probably only one such person, the Da Xue."

Daiyu lowered her eyes and nodded slightly.

Tao Xingjian paused, then said in a gentle voice: "I know that although you have a kind heart, you are not confused.

“You don’t have to worry about the affairs of the Second Master of the Jia family from now on.

"Ding Mingyi sent a letter."

Daiyu was stunned: "How is Lord Ding's injury?"

Tao Xingjian said: "Although he escaped with his life, he offended many people there because of his previous crackdown on the Zhen family, Jia family and other Jiangnan families.

"I don't think it will be easy for him to work there in the future. His Majesty intends to transfer him to Beijing.

"Earlier, Cao Kuangru was stationed in Nanjing as an imperial envoy and quelled the chaos with great results.

"Now that Ouyang Bao and Zuo Yi have established a firm foothold in the two counties, and with the addition of Wei Jun from Suzhou, they can support each other and Jiangnan can be worry-free.

"Your Majesty said yesterday that he wanted Cao Kuangru to gain experience in Liangjiang for a few years.

"Probably, Wei Jun will take over Lao Ding's job, and then put Cao Kuangru in Suzhou.

“Once things are settled, I will let whoever is in Jinling secretly look after the Jia family.

"Of course, I just told their family's Mr. Bao that he doesn't need to ask about you anymore, and I won't let you know anything about him."

Daiyu nodded silently.

Only Qingwen curled her lips and muttered softly: "Second Madam will never break off contact with our princess..."

"The second wife of their family is a capable and knowledgeable person." Tao Xingjian smiled slightly, "Don't worry, she will never take the initiative to contact your princess."

Xiao Hong pursed her lips and smiled: "Don't worry, Sister Qingwen, the Second Madam will only use the princess's power to make a lot of money in front of others, she will not contact us!

"Otherwise, will she share the money she earned with the princess?

"If we don't divide it, it's not right, and I won't be able to borrow the princess's name in the future. But if we divide it, wouldn't that be cutting her heart out?"

Tao Xingjian laughed and nodded repeatedly: "That's right! That's right!"

Seeing this opportunity, Xiao Hong changed the subject as if nothing had happened: "Tao Jian, just now inside, our princess said that since she is no longer needed in the capital, she wants to ask for permission to go to the temporary palace!

"Please persuade her!

"It's freezing cold, and she doesn't have any guards to protect her. How can she leave the palace when the evil forces outside are still there?

"Besides, now that the Queen is under house arrest, Kou Zhaorong and Dou Jieyu are both happy to interact with our princess. How comfortable it is to stay in the palace!"

Tao Xingjian frowned and pondered upon hearing this.

Daiyu pushed Xiaohong away with her elbow and glared at her fiercely.

Seeing this, Tao Xingjian smiled and said in a gentle voice, "You are wrong.

"Wan Fu's crimes are clear, and the Dali Temple has sentenced him to death with a stay of execution. Empress Wan has been crying and making a fuss these days, asking to see the emperor and plead for her family.

"Although His Majesty has said that he will not appoint a crown prince for the time being, the Second Prince is now the Emperor's eldest son. He is also upright and kind, and His Majesty will certainly value him.

“I’m afraid things are going to change in the harem too.

"It's better not to get involved at this critical moment.

"Going to another palace to serve the Queen Mother and the Lord is a perfect reason."

Tao Xingjian looked at Daiyu, who had relaxed her expression and smiled again, and suddenly realized what was happening. He raised his hand and hit her angrily:

"If that's the case, will I reject it if you just tell me?

"And you're still making this girl go around in circles like this!

"Okay, I'll go back and tell His Majesty that I'll let you go to the palace tomorrow!"