Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

After Lin Ruhai finished writing the divorce letter, he sat upright at the table, his body straight, his eyes calm and firm, looking even more mature and steady than usual.

In fact, he knew clearly in his heart that the hatred between him and Jia Min had reached the point of irreconcilability. But after all, they had experienced ups and downs together and spent more than ten years together. Although the love between them was not as passionate as a raging fire, the sense of responsibility and commitment always lingered in his heart.

At this moment, he gently rubbed his brows with his hands, frowning, his face full of annoyance. He knew that this divorce letter was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Jia Min. However, he could no longer maintain this marriage.

Lin Ruhai couldn't help but feel a surge of mixed emotions as he recalled the days he had shared with Jia Min. They had laughed and argued, shared sweet moments and moments of silence. However, all of this was now in the past. Now, he could only accept this fact silently, burying these memories deep in his heart.

He took a deep breath, stood up, and looked off into the distance with a determined gaze. He told himself that life had to go on, no matter what. Although his heart was filled with guilt, he had to look forward and bravely face the challenges of the future.

Lin Ruhai summoned his steward, Lin Zhong, to his study to inform him of his decision to divorce his wife. Lin Zhong, Lin Ruhai's study companion and a close friend, was devoted to him. Upon hearing this news, Lin Zhong's face lit up with joy, and he said, "Master, you've finally come to your senses! While our family isn't one that favors boys over girls, we are, after all, a family of scholars. Even if we accept a son-in-law, we need our daughter to be independent and self-reliant, otherwise she will just become a foil for others." Lin Ruhai nodded in agreement, saying with emotion, "Lin Zhong, I understand all you're saying. It's just that I used to believe that 'a day of marriage is worth a hundred days of grace'..." At this point, he sighed and continued, "Go take the divorce letter to the Jia family in the capital and give it to Old Lady Jia." With that, Lin Ruhai began writing a secret memorial, knowing it would be delivered directly to the Emperor. As a trusted confidant of the Emperor, he had the privilege of reporting important matters directly to the Heavenly Court through secret memorials.

Lin Ruhai knew that divorcing the Duke's daughter required a thorough explanation to the Emperor. After all, the Jia family had been declining since the death of Duke Rong, with no one left to uphold the family's reputation. Yet, Jia Min, so brazenly and shamelessly, wanted to marry her daughter, Lin Daiyu, to the so-called "Phoenix Egg" of the Jia family. This was simply driving the Lin family to a dead end!

Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but feel a surge of anger and frustration. He felt the Jia family had gone too far, disregarding the bond and interests of the two families, solely intent on using the Lin family to consolidate their position. This behavior was intolerable. So, Lin Ruhai decided to explain everything in a secret memorial, letting the emperor know the true nature of the Jia family and the threat they posed to the Lin family. He also hoped the emperor would uphold justice and protect the Lin family from the Jia family's oppression.

Ever since news of Jia Min's divorce reached Old Lady Lin in Suzhou, she rushed back to Suzhou. Once there, she had a long talk with her son, Lin Ruhai, painstakingly analyzing the pros and cons. But Lin Ruhai seemed determined to divorce her. Seeing no way to dissuade him, Old Lady Lin stopped interfering and decided to let him do as he pleased.

Originally, Old Lady Lin planned to keep Lin Daiyu by her side and teach her personally, as a motherless girl would undoubtedly face many difficulties in life. However, Lin Daiyu always had a sour face, as if the whole world owed her something, and she would cry at the slightest provocation, which was very distressing to watch. Old Lady Lin tried to persuade her many times, but the child refused to listen and continued to do as she pleased. In desperation, Old Lady Lin discussed with Lin Ruhai and decided to no longer care for this ignorant granddaughter. If all else failed, they would have to give her up for adoption. As a result, it would be difficult for her to find a suitable marriage in the future, and even if she managed to find one, it would probably be a disaster.

Today happened to be the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar. Old Madam Lin was a devout Buddhist, and Lin Ruhai happened to be free, so the two of them went to Lingyin Temple to burn incense and pray. Meanwhile, Wang Xifeng, returning to Jinling, spent a few days with her parents, but then, unable to contain her temper, clamored for an outing. Wang Zisheng, doting on his daughter, learned that she had once encountered Lin Ruhai in Suzhou. Thinking that Jinling and Suzhou were not far apart, he agreed to take his wife and daughter on an outing.

At this moment, the hills behind Lingyin Temple were a scene of vibrant spring. The peach blossoms were a breathtaking sight, their pink blossoms tender and beautiful. A gentle breeze blew the petals down like snowflakes, creating a dreamlike scene. And beneath these beautiful peach trees, Xifeng danced gracefully, her sword gleaming with a cold light. Her movements were sharp and powerful, a breathtaking sight.

Meanwhile, Lin Ruhai strolled along the path behind the mountain, his mind racing. So much had happened recently, leaving him lamenting the impermanence of life. As he pondered this, he glanced up, his gaze drawn to a dancing figure in the distance. The figure, graceful and ethereal, resembled a fairy descending to earth, captivating him.

Fate is so wonderful, it can't be stopped. Lin Ruhai couldn't help but walk towards the figure, his eyes full of admiration and love. At this moment, he seemed to have turned back into the passionate and impulsive young man of his youth, throwing all the rules and etiquette behind.

However, at this moment, Wang Zisheng and his wife happened to come over after reading the divination. They saw Xifeng and called out, "Feng'er!"

This shout broke Lin Ruhai's intoxication. He came back to his senses and a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face.