Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Several maids who were about to carry out the caning looked at each other when they heard Jin Chuan'er's cry, and stopped their hands. One of them, a fair-faced maid with kind eyes, came out. She walked up to Jin Chuan'er and said softly, "Young lady, you can't say such things!" Jin Chuan'er burst into tears and said in a trembling voice, "Mammy, I'm not talking nonsense, really..." Then she knelt down and cried to the maid, "Mammy, please ask someone to ask Master Zheng to come and ask him to help me. I'm pregnant with his child. If I have a miscarriage, I'm afraid we maids won't be able to survive!"

The old woman sighed deeply, turned to another woman, and said, "Sister, please report the situation here to Zhou Rui, who is with the Madam. I will go to the front yard to find Li Gui." After saying this, she hurried to the front yard. After finding Li Gui, she anxiously told him everything about Jin Chuan'er's situation. Li Gui was shocked after hearing this. He knew that this matter was of great importance. He did not dare to delay even a little and hurriedly followed the old woman to Master Zheng's place.

Meanwhile, another maid hurried to Lady Wang's room and relayed the shocking news to Zhou Rui's wife. Upon hearing this, Zhou Rui's wife thought to herself, "This is truly a thorny issue!" Without delay, she hurried to Lady Wang's room to report the matter. When Lady Wang heard the news, her eyes widened in shock. She had never imagined that Jin Chuan'er was pregnant with Jia Zheng's child. This sudden realization left her incredibly shocked and enraged, and for a moment, she was unsure how to react.

Mrs. Wang struggled to suppress her inner anger and remained calm. She knew full well that if she failed to handle this matter properly, it would not only give Mrs. Jia an opportunity to attack her, but it would also likely lead to Jia Zheng becoming even more dissatisfied with her. Although she didn't care, she worried about the impact on her two children. Meanwhile, Mrs. Wang was nervously pondering a response strategy. She knew that this matter must not be made known to Lady Jia, or else she would have another bitch like Aunt Zhao. So, she decided to personally consult with Jia Zheng, hoping to find a solution that would resolve the issue without causing too much trouble.

After careful consideration, Mrs. Wang finally made a decision: she would first place Jin Chuan'er under house arrest, then consult Jia Zheng about countermeasures. She knew that given Jia Zheng's character, he would definitely ask her to play the villain and kill Jin Chuan'er twice. Afterward, she would simply feign deep affection and shed a few tears.

Meanwhile, Li Gui and the old woman had already reported the matter to Jia Zheng. Upon hearing this news, Jia Zheng was stunned. He had never dreamed that his impulsive actions would lead to the pregnancy of a servant girl. He was overwhelmed with anxiety, unsure how to handle this sudden situation. Trying to recall his past with Jin Chuan'er, Jia Zheng paced back and forth in the room, his brow furrowed. He knew that if he failed to handle this matter properly, the good reputation he had painstakingly cultivated for decades would be destroyed. Therefore, he had to devise a foolproof method that would both preserve his own reputation and properly resolve Jin Chuan'er's situation.

Mrs. Wang walked lightly into the study and her eyes fell on Jia Zheng. Seeing his brow furrowed in worry, she couldn't help but smile inwardly. She recalled the passionate moments she had witnessed Jia Zheng and Jin Chuan'er sharing behind the rockery. Back then, they had indulged each other's bodies, yet they had never anticipated the outcome they would see today—Jin Chuan'er was pregnant.

Mrs. Wang raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and thought to herself: "Did this man ever think of such consequences when he was making love with her in bed? Now he is looking so sad here, what a coward!" There was a hint of contempt and ridicule in her eyes.

However, Madam Wang didn't show these emotions. A gentle smile remained on her face as she walked briskly to Jia Zheng's side, softly asking, "Master, are you worried about Jin Chuan'er's pregnancy?" Her tone was gentle and considerate, as if she shared Jia Zheng's concerns. Jia Zheng raised his head and met Madam Wang's gaze. A flicker of guilt and fear flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He sighed deeply and said helplessly, "Madam, I've failed to act properly! Now that Jin Chuan'er is pregnant, what should we do?" Madam Wang frowned slightly, as if pondering something, before softly replying, "Master, this matter is indeed a difficult one, but we can't let it cause us to panic. After all, Jin Chuan'er is part of the family, and we must handle it properly." Jia Zheng nodded, sighed again, and continued, "Madam, I'm worried that the birth of this child will divert my attention and reduce my focus on Baoyu."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang's smile froze. She knew, of course, that Jia Zheng didn't want to keep Jin Chuan's child, but she pretended not to understand and gently consoled him, "Master, don't worry too much. Children are gifts from God, and we should cherish them. As for Baoyu, as our eldest son, he naturally needs to learn to care for his younger siblings. Master, isn't that right?" Her words were filled with love, and they were flawless. Jia Zheng frowned, and after a moment's silence, he said, "But if this child is born, his status will always be somewhat embarrassing."

Lady Wang gently stroked Jia Zheng's hand and said soothingly, "Don't worry, Master. There will always be a way out. Let's make a long-term plan."

At this moment, a maid came hurriedly and whispered something in Mrs. Wang's ear. Mrs. Wang's face changed slightly, and she turned to Jia Zheng and said, "Master, I just received news that Jin Chuan'er has fainted in her room."

Jia Zheng's heart tightened, and he hurriedly followed Lady Wang to Jin Chuan'er's residence. Upon arrival, he saw Jin Chuan'er, pale as a sheet, bloodless, her eyes closed, lying quietly on the bed, as if lifeless. Beside her, a doctor was concentrating on treating her, his brow slightly furrowed, his expression serious.

The doctor stood up and said to Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang in a heavy voice, "Jin Chuan'er is very weak and will need careful nursing for some time to recover. Fortunately, the fetus in her womb is doing well and is not affected."

Jia Zheng's eyes were filled with disappointment after hearing this. He was still thinking that this time Jin Chuan and the baby in her belly would die together, even if it was just the baby in her belly that was lost! Mrs. Wang ordered the maids around her to take good care of Jin Chuan'er, and then left the room with Jia Zheng.

After leaving Jin Chuan'er's residence, Jia Zheng and Lady Wang walked in silence. The two of them were silent the entire way, and the atmosphere was particularly solemn. Jia Zheng finally couldn't help but ask, "What should we do with this child? After all, she's pregnant now. We can't just leave her like this."

Mrs. Wang pondered for a moment and slowly replied, "Why don't we let Jin Chuan'er recover first? Once she's healthy, we can consider how to deal with the child. Right now, the most important thing is to ensure her safety and the baby's safety."

Jia Zheng sighed and agreed with Mrs. Wang's opinion, "This is the only way. But... Alas!" His eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and worry.

Seeing this, Madam Wang added fuel to the fire and said, "Master, now that things have come to this, let's just let nature take its course. Perhaps all this is destined."

As they were talking, they had returned to the main room. As soon as they sat down, a maid came to announce that Baoyu wanted to see him.

Jia Zheng asked Baoyu to come in and asked what was going on.

Baoyu said, "I heard that sister Jin Chuan'er is ill. I want to go visit her."

Before Jia Zheng could answer, Mrs. Wang said quickly, "Okay, go see her and let her recover."

Baoyu responded and turned to leave.

Looking at Baoyu's back, Mrs. Wang sighed inwardly: This child is kind after all. I hope this matter will not change because of him. She said, "Chou Ruijia, go and follow Baoyu. Don't let her be frightened."

Baoyu came to Jin Chuan'er's room and saw her lying weakly on the bed, her face pale. Baoyu gently walked to the bedside, held Jin Chuan'er's hand, and asked with concern: "Sister, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better?" Jin Chuan'er forced a smile and said weakly: "I'm much better. Thank you for your concern, Master Bao." Baoyu looked at Jin Chuan'er, his heart filled with guilt and self-blame.

At this time, Zhou Ruijia came in with medicine and urged Jin Chuan'er to drink it. Baoyu took the medicine bowl and fed it to Jin Chuan'er carefully. After drinking the medicine, Jin Chuan'er closed her eyes and rested.