Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Mrs. Wang reclined on the couch, her mind constantly picturing the expressions of Mrs. Jia and Jia Min after they learned of the rumors. A smug smile played on her lips. She thought to herself that if she could only upset these two, she would feel much better.

Just as she was immersed in this pleasant imagination, suddenly, a noisy sound came from outside the house. Mrs. Wang frowned and impatiently called her personal maid to find out what was going on outside.

Jia Zheng was so angry at the rumors that he smashed everything in his study. He went to Lady Wang's room and asked her why she wanted to tarnish the Jia family's reputation.

Mrs. Wang, however, took it for granted. Instead, she sneered, "I only spoke a few truths. How could I have ruined the Jia family's reputation? If it weren't for Lin Daiyu's constant seduction of Baoyu and Jia Min's use of the Jia family to refuse the marriage, how could I have acted like this?"

Jia Zheng felt a surge of inexplicable anger rising in his heart as he listened to Lady Wang's words. His eyes widened, and he raised his hand, ready to slap Lady Wang, but he suppressed his anger and slowly lowered his hand. He glared at Lady Wang and shouted in a low voice, "Stop your nonsense! I'm talking about those rumors out there, saying that I'm a lecher, that I had sex with a maid in my wife's bed and even got her pregnant!" Jia Zheng grew increasingly angry, his face turning extremely grim.

When Mrs. Wang heard what Jia Zheng said, she was stunned at first, then she sneered and said disapprovingly: "Jia Cunzhou, Jia Cunzhou, you have come to this day! But isn't this also true?" There was sarcasm and complacency in her tone.

Jia Zheng was so angry at Wang Furen's words that he trembled all over. He stared at Wang Furen with wide eyes, his eyes full of anger and disappointment. He gritted his teeth and said, "You...you are simply unreasonable!" After saying that, he turned around and walked away, leaving Wang Furen standing there alone.

Mrs. Wang watched Jia Zheng's departing figure, and the smile on her face gradually disappeared. She realized that what she had said just now was a bit too much. After all, Jia Zheng was the head of the family. If she really angered him, her status in the Jia family would probably be affected. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a trace of regret in her heart. She turned to Zhou Rui's wife beside her and said, "Go and find out who spread this matter."

After Zhou Ruijia responded and left, Mrs. Wang was alone in the room, lost in thought.

She thought to herself that she must find the person who passed the message and not let this matter affect her status in the Jia family. Just as she was thinking about it, someone suddenly came to report that it was Grandmother Jia who wanted to see her.

Mrs. Wang hurried to where Lady Jia was, only to see her sitting there with a serious expression on her face.

Grandmother Jia asked directly, "What are those rumors outside?"

Mrs. Wang quickly knelt down and defended herself, saying, "Those are just rumors. Mother, please don't believe them."

Grandmother Jia snorted coldly: "There's no smoke without fire. You know exactly what you did. I don't want the Jia family to be disgraced because of your scandal."

Mrs. Wang lowered her head and said nothing, secretly complaining in her heart. She knew that this time, Lady Jia was really angry. If she couldn't calm Lady Jia's anger, her life in the Jia family would be difficult.

Back in her room, Mrs. Wang was extremely anxious. She decided to take action, not only to find the messenger, but also to find a way to restore the reputation of the Jia family.

Mrs. Wang summoned the housekeepers in the mansion and sternly asked them whether they had heard any rumors about their master, and warned them not to gossip.

At the same time, she also arranged some confidants to investigate the identity of the person who delivered the message.

Soon after, a maidservant caught Lady Wang's attention. This maidservant was Jin Chuan's sister, Yu Chuan. Since Jia Zheng had left that day, he had not visited Lady Wang again. Lady Wang thought for a moment and then took the maidservant to the study in the front yard.

"Master!" Mrs. Wang carefully pushed open the study door and saw Jia Zheng sitting at the desk reading. She hurried forward to pay her respects.

Jia Zheng looked up at Lady Wang and said gloomily, "What are you doing here?"

Madam Wang whispered, "Master, I have something to tell you."

Jia Zheng put down the book in his hand, frowned and asked, "What's the matter?"

Mrs. Wang hesitated for a moment, then spoke again, "I sent someone to investigate and found out that the rumors about the master originated from Jin Chuan's sister, Yu Chuan..."

When Jia Zheng heard this, he flew into a rage: "How can this be! What are you trying to do by spreading such rumors outside?"

Madam Wang hurriedly explained, "I don't know either. I just feel this matter is of great importance, so I implore you, Master, to thoroughly investigate this matter and find the mastermind behind it."

Jia Zheng pondered for a moment and nodded: "Well, this matter does need to be thoroughly investigated. However, you should also reflect on yourself and be more cautious in your daily actions, so as not to give others any handles."

Mrs. Wang nodded repeatedly in agreement, secretly relieved. As long as this matter could be settled,