Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Seeing Lady Wang's expression, Grandmother Jia sighed inwardly, knowing she hadn't taken her words to heart. She couldn't help but recall her decision to marry Jia Zheng off to a woman from the Wang family, and she felt a surge of regret. She recalled Zhang, the eldest daughter-in-law Jia Daishan had chosen for his eldest son, Jia He. She was well-educated, well-mannered, and far-sighted, a model of a clan leader. If she hadn't died so early, it's unclear who would have been in charge of the Jia household.

Looking at Mrs. Wang beside her, Grandmother Jia felt that she was even more foolish. She couldn't help but think of Baoyu again. She took a deep breath and patiently explained to Mrs. Wang: "Wang, I know you are not convinced in your heart, but there are some things you must understand." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang quickly responded: "My daughter-in-law dare not." Grandmother Jia waved her hand and continued: "Whether you are truly convinced, only you know best. Do you know why I arranged that Fanzhu to be a cleaning maid beside me?" Mrs. Wang shook her head, expressing her confusion. Grandmother Jia continued: "I did this to let the second son understand that if he still wants to gain a foothold in this world, he can't cheat at will. Even if she took the sterilization medicine, her body is already damaged."

After hearing what Lady Jia said, Lady Wang jumped to her feet, her tone filled with unconcealed joy as she said, "Old Madam, you mean to say that the sterilization drug you gave that little bitch just now was used." "That's exactly what happened." Lady Jia glanced at Lady Wang. "I know you've always been worried about Baoyu's future, so you're worried about the second son having other children. But you must know that the rise and fall of a large family is not the work of one person; it requires the joint efforts of everyone. Now that Baoyu's character is still uncertain, we must guide him with even more caution. As for Fenzhu, let her stay with me."

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang smiled with satisfaction and nodded repeatedly. She thought to herself, now she can finally rest assured. As long as they can't have children, it doesn't matter how many women Jia Zheng has. They can no longer threaten Baoyu's status.

Mrs. Wang smiled and replied, "Old Madam, you are very thoughtful. I understand."

Grandmother Jia nodded slightly and said earnestly, "Since that's the case, let's not mention this matter again. Everyone in the mansion should prioritize harmony and not let trivial matters affect the family's reputation."

Mrs. Wang nodded repeatedly in agreement, her heart filled with joy. She thanked Lady Jia quickly and left in a hurry, thinking that she must thank the Bodhisattva when she got home. It turned out that the Bodhisattva had appeared!

However, no one noticed Qingwen sneaking around outside the door, and Qingwen was shocked when she learned that Fanzhu had drunk the sterilization drug. She clearly realized that this matter was of great importance and would cause a huge uproar if it were spread out.

Qingwen was determined to keep the secret, and secretly thanked herself for not having done anything inappropriate with Baoyu. She was even more determined to stick to her duties and avoid unnecessary trouble.

Fenzhu and Feicui came together to the lower chambers, where the ambiance formed a stark contrast to the luxurious surroundings of the Jia residence. Feicui led Fenzhu to an east-facing room and stopped. She whispered, "From now on, this room is yours. The other maids sleep in a shared bunk bed, but you, favored by the old lady, can enjoy your own room. However, you don't need to be on duty today. Remember to come see me tomorrow morning, and I'll assign you specific tasks." With that, Feicui smiled and left.