Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

"What a pity, what a pity that both opportunities were ruined by Mrs. Wang!" Jia Zheng sighed. He had wanted to find a legitimate reason for not wanting Jin Chuan to give birth to his child, but every time his plan failed, it really made him uncomfortable.

The more Jia Zheng thought about it, the angrier he became. He couldn't help but complain, "Madam Wang is really something. Maybe she's really too old to understand what I mean at all! If she could be more like she was before, I wouldn't be so distressed."

He walked, muttering to himself, his face filled with worry and helplessness. He had thought his thoughts were clear, but he hadn't expected that Mrs. Wang wouldn't understand his deeper meaning. He had hoped that Mrs. Wang would help him, but now it seemed that was just a luxury.

After saying this, Jia Zheng shook his head helplessly and turned to leave.

However, he didn't notice that after he left, a figure quietly appeared in the corner. This figure hid in the shadows, quietly observing Jia Zheng's every move. After Jia Zheng walked away, she slowly appeared.

This person was none other than Lady Wang's trusted confidant, Zhou Ruijia. She had always been Lady Wang's right-hand man, and knew Lady Wang's thoughts intimately. Today, she happened to be passing by and overheard Jia Zheng complaining about Lady Wang. She secretly thought this was a rare opportunity to secure greater benefits for Lady Wang.

It turns out that Lady Wang didn't actually want to save Jin Chuan's unborn child; she had a deeper agenda. She knew Jia Zheng was determined to get rid of Jin Chuan, but he was unwilling to do it himself. So, she deliberately obstructed him, putting Jia Zheng in a difficult position. This forced Jia Zheng to take action and resolve the issue himself. Lady Wang, on the other hand, could reap the benefits, achieving her goal without incurring the stigma herself.

The maid hurried back to tell Mrs. Wang about this, and Mrs. Wang smiled triumphantly. She had anticipated Jia Zheng's plan and had deliberately interfered, hoping to force him into action. Now that everything was going according to her plan, how could she not be pleased?

In this power struggle, Mrs. Wang demonstrates her shrewdness and cunning. She masterfully exploits others' psychology, skillfully orchestrating strategies to ultimately achieve her goals. Jia Zheng, on the other hand, is caught in a dilemma, forced to face reality and make a difficult choice. Upon learning of Jia Zheng's dissatisfaction with her, Mrs. Wang pays no attention; she cares only about her own reputation and standing within the Jia family. So, she instructs the maid to keep her mouth shut and not to reveal a single word. Then, Mrs. Wang summons her confidants to discuss their next move...

After discussing it with her confidants, Lady Wang decided to find a reason to prevent Jia Zheng from taking action himself. She would wait until Jin Chuan'er's belly grew bigger and bigger, forcing Jia Zheng into a desperate situation and forcing him to take action himself. That would be a very interesting thing to watch.

A few days later, one night, Mrs. Wang feigned illness and summoned Jia Zheng to her room. Jia Zheng arrived anxiously and inquired about her condition. However, Mrs. Wang seized the opportunity to lament her own difficulties, complaining that she was in poor health and unable to help her master. Jia Zheng quickly consoled her, saying, "Madam, please don't say that. Take care of yourself." Mrs. Wang sighed and continued, "I know I'm getting older and my health isn't what it used to be. But there are so many household chores that I'm worried about." Jia Zheng offered to help with some of the chores, but Mrs. Wang refused, claiming she had more important matters that needed his attention.

Mrs. Wang looked at Jia Zheng, a barely perceptible glint flashed in her eyes, and she said in a pretended weak tone, "A few days ago, I heard that the fetus in Jin Chuan's belly was a little unstable. I am already weak and sickly, and I really have no time to take care of her. I hope that the master will consider the relationship between husband and wife and take care of her on my behalf." After hearing this, Jia Zheng secretly groaned in his heart, but still agreed on the surface.

Jia Zheng reluctantly agreed and began to visit Jin Chuan frequently. As time went by, Jin Chuan's belly grew bigger and bigger, and Jia Zheng became more and more anxious.

Jia Zheng looked at Jin Chuan, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew he couldn't delay any longer. Just as he was hesitating, Wang Furen's confidant suddenly appeared and whispered something in Jia Zheng's ear. Jia Zheng's face instantly turned gloomy. He glared at Jin Chuan and turned away.

Jin Chuan sensed something was amiss and hurried to ask what had happened. However, no one responded to her question, only a cold figure walking away...