Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Although Xifeng didn't show it on her face, she was still a little surprised. She hadn't expected Lady Jia to come out to greet them personally; she felt flattered. She hurried forward, bowed deeply to Lady Jia, and said, "Grandmother, why did you come out to greet us in person? We are really embarrassed." Lady Jia walked down the steps, supporting her lightly, "Good, good, good! There's no need to be so polite. Miss Feng, you're still pregnant, so don't worry about these conventional etiquette! Go in and get some rest!"

"You are so polite, old lady! My mother and I are both juniors. How dare you trouble us to wait in front of the hall in person? It would be too much for us!"

Grandmother Jia smiled and said, "Feng girl, you are here at last. I was so happy to hear that you were coming that I came out to greet you personally. You must have had a hard journey. Get up quickly."

Xifeng stood up and said, "Grandfather, you are so kind. I haven't had any hardship on this journey. I just wanted to see you sooner."

Grandmother Jia took Xifeng's hand and said, "Feng girl, you are still so sweet. Look, these two are my daughters-in-law, Lady Wang and Lady Xing. You have met Lady Xing before!"

Xifeng quickly bowed to Lady Wang and Lady Xing, saying, "Hello, Auntie, hello, General's wife."

Mrs. Xing also quickly returned the greeting and said, "Hello, Mrs. Lin."

Grandmother Jia smiled and said, "Okay, everyone, stop standing and come in and sit down."

Everyone entered the room and took their seats, divided into host and guest groups. Grandmother Jia sat in the center, with Lady Wang and Lady Xing on her left and right. Xifeng sat across from Grandmother Jia, facing her.

After everyone was seated, Grandmother Jia couldn't wait to take Daiyu's hand, her face brimming with love and joy, and said, "My child, come here quickly." Then she turned to look at Xifeng and said gently, "Dayu, why don't you pay your respects to your mother?"

Daiyu slowly stood up, bowing her head slightly, and bowed to Xifeng. Her voice was soft and tinged with shyness, "Greetings, mother." However, at this moment, Xifeng noticed that Lin Daiyu was reluctant and on the verge of tears. She knew it was not the right time to continue the conversation, so she quickly changed the subject and said with a smile, "Look, after not seeing you for two years, our Yu'er has grown into a big girl. She is so beautiful and charming. Moreover, her complexion has improved a lot. It seems that she is living well in the Jia Mansion."

After hearing this, Jia Mu couldn't help laughing, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "This child has been weak since childhood, but now he looks much healthier."

Xifeng also echoed, "That's right! After all, the old lady is very caring. I've come this time just to ask the old lady for advice. I hope the old lady will be generous with her guidance! Besides, when I was in Suzhou, I often heard the ladies talk about the young ladies in the mansion. They are all proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. They are all role models worth a lot of money!"

"You're too kind, Miss Feng. Our family just has better rules. We don't deserve such high praise from Madam!" said Lady Jia modestly.

Although Grandmother Jia was being polite, she had a constant smile on her face. It was unclear whether she understood the sarcasm in Wang Xifeng's words or if she was just pretending not to understand.

"The girls are coming!"

Just when everyone in the hall was harboring their own ulterior motives, the real young ladies of the Jia family finally appeared.

Only three wet nurses and five or six maids came in, escorting the three sisters.

Xifeng looked up and saw that the people looked just like they did in their previous life.

Jia Yingchun has slightly plump skin, a medium build, cheeks as round as fresh lychees, a nose as delicate as goose fat, a gentle and calm temperament, and looks very friendly.

Jia Tanchun has thin shoulders, a slender waist, a tall figure, an oval face, bright eyes, long eyebrows, and a lively look in her eyes. She is talented and has an outstanding temperament, making her unforgettable at first sight.

Jia Xichun has not yet fully grown and her appearance is still a little childish.

The hairpins and rings they wore on their heads, the skirts and jackets they wore were all decorated exactly the same.

From this we can see that the Jia family had no rules for the upbringing of their daughters, and made no distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children.

"Come and meet your Mrs. Lin."

As soon as Lady Jia finished speaking, Li Wan led her three sisters to Xifeng.

Li Wan led the three sisters in paying their respects to Xifeng, who quickly helped them to their feet and said to Lady Jia with a smile, "What beautiful girls you are! No wonder people always praise you." Then she took Jia Tanchun's hand and looked her over carefully, "Tanchun is getting more and more beautiful every day."

Jia Tanchun blushed slightly, lowered her head, and spoke in a voice as tinny as a mosquito: "Thank you, Madam, for the compliment." Seeing this, Grandmother Jia smiled kindly and turned to Xifeng, saying, "You little monkey! Now you're a mother, why are you still so unruly?" Xifeng's lips curled up, a sly glint in her eyes, and she smiled and replied, "Grandmother, please don't make fun of me. Seeing the girls so happy, I couldn't help but feel happy too."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Grandmother Jia smiled and waved, signaling Li Wan to lead the women away to explore other areas. Xifeng gazed at their receding figures, a surge of emotion filling her heart. The Jia Mansion was unfathomable, but she was no longer the Wang Xifeng of the past. From now on, this mansion was poised for a period of profound change.

"We've come from Suzhou this time, specially bringing with us some local specialties and customs. Although these gifts aren't expensive, they represent our sincere hearts. We hope the old lady and everyone in the mansion will accept them!" Xifeng's voice was clear and melodious, echoing in the air. As she spoke, Baozhu respectfully handed a carefully prepared gift list to Lady Jia.