Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

After hearing Jia Baoyu's words, Jin Chuan's face did not show much joy. She continued to do her needlework listlessly, muttering to herself: "Like father, like son! Jia Baoyu simply shows his love for women without any concealment, while Jia Zheng is better at hiding his feelings."

In reality, Jin Chuan and Jia Zheng had already been in a secret relationship, and the red mark on her neck was the result of their careless pleasure last night. Recalling the scene of the previous night, Jia Zheng hugged her tightly and spoke again with emotion, "Jin Chuan'er, you are truly gentle and kind, completely different from that Wang Shi. She only cares about wealth and material things, while you are so gentle and considerate. If you will serve me well, I will ask my wife to take you as my concubine."

Initially, Jin Chuan had no desire to become a concubine. However, when she saw how Aunt Zhao, despite her vulgarity, could still dominate her and be controlled by her, she became unwilling to accept this and longed to become the master. So, under Jia Zheng's pressure, she reluctantly consented to have sex with him. She had originally thought that Jia Zheng would take her back the next day, but despite his repeated attempts to find her, he always did so without Lady Wang's knowledge. Jin Chuan stroked her belly, feeling both anticipation and unease.

Jin Chuan'er was thinking when she suddenly heard a commotion outside. She pricked up her ears and listened. It turned out to be Baoyu playing with the maids. She couldn't help but feel jealous. Although Baoyu was very attentive to the girls, he was still a child after all.

At this moment, Xiren walked in. Seeing Jin Chuan'er looking unwell, she feigned concern and asked, "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Jin Chuan'er quickly shook her head and said she was fine. Xiren then said, "Just now I saw Master Zheng looking for you. It seemed like something urgent. You should go quickly." Jin Chuan'er was secretly delighted when she heard this. Could it be that Jia Zheng was finally going to fulfill his promise? She quickly packed up and hurried to Jia Zheng's study.

Jin Chuan'er came to Jia Zheng's study and saw him standing with his hands behind his back, his back to her. She called softly, "Master." Jia Zheng turned around and looked at Jin Chuan'er, a barely perceptible lewdness on his face.

Jia Zheng slowly said, "Jin Chuan'er, do you know why I want to see you?" Jin Chuan'er was delighted, thinking that Jia Zheng was going to tell Lady Wang about her taking a concubine. She quickly replied, "I don't know. Please tell me clearly, Master."

Jia Zheng walked up to Jin Chuan'er and gently lifted her chin with his finger. His deep gaze revealed a hint of fatigue and boredom. He whispered, "I've been so busy with affairs at the palace lately that I've been feeling quite restless. I need you to help me relax." Jin Chuan'er's eyes dimmed instantly, her disappointment evident. However, she knew her fate was tied to Jia Zheng's, so she tried to conceal her inner dissatisfaction and forced a smile to comply with Jia Zheng's request.

Jin Chuan'er was filled with disappointment, but she still raised her head, pretending to be shy and submissive, and leaned into Jia Zheng's arms. She said in a clear and seductive voice, "Master, I am very willing to serve you, but you know my wife's temper. I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid of never seeing you again." As she spoke, her eyes gradually became moist, and tears fell like pearls, making her look particularly sad and beautiful.

Jin Chuan'er understood that she could only rely on Jia Zheng now. Even if she felt lost and unwilling, she could only obey his wishes. She silently told herself to learn to be patient and wait for the opportunity. Perhaps one day she could escape this predicament. Jin Chuan'er knew that as a maid, she could only obey her master's orders. She knew that a man like Jia Zheng, who had no ability, loved the admiration and worship of women the most.

Seeing this, Jia Zheng couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in his heart. He gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Jin Chuan'er's eyes and comforted her: "Don't cry, I will find a way to protect you." Jin Chuan'er nodded slightly and smiled. Then, Jia Zheng hugged Jin Chuan'er and walked to the bed, undressed... After the rain and rain, Jin Chuan'er leaned in Jia Zheng's arms and asked softly: "Master, will you treat me sincerely in the future?" Jia Zheng stroked her hair and promised: "Don't worry, I will never let you down." When Jin Chuan'er heard this, although she didn't quite believe it in her heart, her face showed a very dependent look, and she said softly: "Of course I believe you, Master. I heard that you are the most knowledgeable. Can you teach me to read? ? " Upon hearing this, Jia Zheng could not help but feel very curious and asked, "Why do you suddenly want to learn to read?" Jin Chuan'er blushed and replied in a low voice, "Now that I have become yours, I naturally hope to learn more knowledge. Although I know that I can't become a talented woman, I don't want to be a blind person! Besides, I also want to read and write with you, and add fragrance to your life." As she spoke, her face turned red like a ripe apple, and she slowly lay on Jia Zheng's chest.

Jia Zheng laughed heartily and pulled Jin Chuan'er into his arms. "Well, it's rare that you are so ambitious. I will teach you how to read and write in the future."

From then on, Jia Zheng would ask someone to quietly call Jin Chuan'er to the study every once in a while to teach her how to read.

Time flies, and several months have passed in the blink of an eye. One day, after finishing his official business, Jia Zheng sent Jin Chuan'er to his study as usual. He found her holding a scroll, absorbed in reading.

Jia Zheng approached and asked softly, "Where are you reading?" Jin Chuan'er raised her head and smiled, "I'm reading 'Guanju' from the Book of Songs."

Jia Zheng was very pleased. "That's very good. Do you know what this poem means?" Jin Chuan'er smiled shyly. "I am stupid and cannot fully understand its deep meaning. I hope you can give me some guidance."

Jia Zheng pulled Jin Chuan'er onto his lap, then blew softly into her ear, teasing her, "This is what we call a graceful lady, a gentleman's dream!" Jin Chuan'er blushed with shame and lowered her head, not daring to look directly at Jia Zheng. Seeing her shyness, Jia Zheng couldn't help but feel a surge of pity and love in his heart. He gently stroked Jin Chuan'er's hair and whispered, "Do you know that in my eyes, you are that graceful lady?" Jin Chuan'er raised her head, glanced at Jia Zheng coquettishly, and was secretly delighted. Suddenly, she remembered that she hadn't had her period for over a month, and she was afraid she might be pregnant. So, she said to Jia Zheng with a blushing face, "Master, I want to give birth to a child for you." When Jia Zheng heard this, his body shook slightly, then he regained his composure and said with a smile, "There will be a chance." After that, the two of them exchanged a few more sweet words. Jia Zheng claimed that he had official business to deal with, so he let Jin Chuan'er go back first.

Jin Chuan'er waited for several days, but Jia Zheng sent no one to look for her. She felt deeply dejected. These days, she lived like a walking corpse, filled with fear and uncertainty about the future. But thinking of her unborn child, she felt she could fight for it. So, she bravely approached the study door, hoping to get some information about her fate.

At that moment, Jia Zheng was in his study, discussing household matters with Lady Wang. Jin Chuan'er, afraid to barge in, could only eavesdrop from outside the door. Her heart tightened at the mention of her name, and she pricked up her ears to listen. However, when she heard Jia Zheng announce his intention to marry her off to someone else, she felt a sudden shock, staggering and nearly falling to the ground. Her heart instantly shattered into countless pieces, and tears welled up in her eyes and streamed down her cheeks.