Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

At that moment, everyone's attention was drawn to a graceful figure. A woman with a graceful figure and a beautiful face approached with graceful steps. This woman was none other than the renowned Miss Jiaojiao of the Lin Mansion. Her elegant gait was like that of a dancing fairy, each step appearing effortless and unhurried. She held onto the clever and obedient maidservant beside her with one hand, and walked straight towards the now bewildered Baozhu without glancing sideways.

"This maid is my mother's personal maid. She has been tortured physically and mentally after experiencing this incident." Miss Lin opened her red lips slightly, her voice was crisp and pleasant, but it also revealed an unquestionable firmness.

"However, even if we have suffered injustice, we must seek justice!" She frowned slightly, and a trace of barely perceptible anger flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"After Sister Baozhu changes into clean clothes and washes herself up, please follow the guards and Fu Yan to the yamen." Miss Lin arranged the subsequent matters in an orderly manner, as if everything was under her control.

"By the way, there's also Mr. Feng. Bring him to the government office and let the adults decide the right and wrong." After saying that, Miss Lin raised her chin slightly and glanced at the people present.

Throughout these words, Miss Lin's tone remained calm, as if she were simply stating a perfectly ordinary matter. However, her stunning beauty was her most lethal weapon. Even a casual glance and smile were enough to captivate the hearts of the distinguished young men present, sending them into a frenzy. They had long forgotten the guards' brutal and brutal actions, their eyes fixed solely on the angelic beauty of the Lin family.

When everyone took a closer look, they were surprised to find that the clothes worn by Miss Lin's maid were very similar to those worn by the disheveled Baozhu. Aside from some minor differences in patterns and decorations, the fabric and overall design were almost identical.

Not to mention that the truth has been revealed, even if this maid didn't exist, everyone would know who the real lady of the Lin family is.

"Miss, Madam, you are here. Baozhu has caused such trouble. She deserves to die!" Baozhu was seen kneeling on the ground with a look of fear and self-blame on her face, her body trembling slightly.

"I was just fetching water from the waterside pavilion at that time. I never thought that such a shameless foreigner would dare to sneak up on me!" Baozhu cried and explained what happened, wiping away the tears that kept rolling down her face with her hands.

"Miss, please don't be implicated because of me, and don't plead for me. After I go to the yamen to meet the official, I will immediately end my life to restore your innocence!" After saying this, Baozhu kowtowed heavily, and her forehead instantly became red and swollen.

At this moment, Xifeng and her daughter were stunned by Baozhu's behavior. Xifeng, in particular, had not been angry about this matter at first, but seeing Baozhu so panic-stricken and self-deprecating, the nameless fire in her heart suddenly ignited.

Xifeng, who just now had eyes as clear as water and seemed to be detached from the mundane world, now had her eyebrows raised, her beautiful eyes wide open, and her face full of anger.

"Waste!" Xifeng shouted angrily, her voice sharp and piercing, frightening everyone around her.

The young men standing by and watching, upon seeing Xifeng's fierce and aggressive side, could not help but look at each other in amazement, secretly exclaiming, "Oh my God! How could Lin Jingyu's mother, who looks so beautiful and gentle, be so fierce? It's simply unbelievable!"

However, Xifeng didn't care what these people were thinking. Her heart and eyes were now filled with the unworthy Baozhu before her. She quickly walked up to Baozhu, pointed at her condescendingly, and cursed, "Is a mere scumbag worth sacrificing your life for? His filthy heart and shameless behavior are so despicable that even if I cut him into pieces, I wouldn't be able to appease the hatred in my heart!" "Where in the world are innocent people who should be implicated and suffer for such a person?"

"Take back those damn tears right now! If you dare to have such thoughts again, don't blame me for being ruthless and giving your bond to someone else!" The woman's eyes were wide open, and she scolded Baozhu who was kneeling on the ground in a stern voice.

"Hurry up and change these dirty clothes! Then go find Nanny Chen to receive your punishment!" The woman's voice became increasingly cold, leaving no room for negotiation.

When Baozhu heard her master's scolding, her head, which had already been lowered, sank even lower, almost touching the ground. Her body trembled slightly, and her heart was filled with fear and regret.

However, as her master's words continued to flow, Baozhu finally couldn't contain her inner sorrow. She covered her face with her hands and burst into tears. In the end, she even banged her head against the ground without caring about her image, as if this was the only way to vent her pain and grievance.

At this moment, the master shouted again: "Stop crying! Go to the backyard and change your clothes immediately!"

Baozhu was shocked when she heard this. She didn't dare to delay any longer. She quickly got up from the ground, wiped the tears from her face, and stumbled towards the backyard.

Lin Jingyu, who had been standing silently by the side, finally came to his senses after watching Baozhu leave. He first glanced cautiously at his mother, whose face was still full of anger, and then gently pouted at her to express his dissatisfaction.

In fact, Lin Jingyu was really frightened when he saw the pitiful appearance of his mother's maid Baozhu. Although he was a man and didn't burst into tears like a little girl, he still felt a little panicked.

However, after all this trouble, Lin Jingyu gradually calmed down. He thought to himself, if he had been as decisive and resolute as his mother earlier, perhaps this farce would not have escalated to this point, and those young masters from the aristocratic families would not have been laughed at. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh, feeling a little annoyed at his previous impulsive behavior.

At this moment, he had to trouble his mother and sister to personally clean up the mess, and his sister had been seen by so many vulgar men. Thinking of this, Lin Jingyu felt ashamed and filled with regret. He couldn't help but wonder if all his years of studying with his father had been in vain. Especially when he recalled the disappointment in his mother's eyes when she looked at him just now, his heart was even more tormented.

"Mother, it's all my fault for being so incompetent that things have developed to such a bad point." Lin Jingyu said with a face full of guilt and a slightly trembling voice.

Then, he hurriedly urged his mother, "You and my sister should return to the inner house quickly. Now that we have revealed our identities, I believe the gentlemen will not misunderstand us any further!" After that, he turned to face the young masters, bowed, and said earnestly, "I will escort you out of the house first. After you are safely away, I will immediately go to my mother and sister to apologize!"

Standing by, Xifeng sighed inwardly, looking at her son, who looked remorseful. She knew he truly cared for her, but she was still young, lacking both knowledge and wisdom. Even so, Xifeng didn't harbor any resentment. After all, everyone is prone to inconsiderateness and inadequate care. Furthermore, who could have foreseen that Feng Bao would be so brazen as to act so recklessly in the residence of a high-ranking official?

That man, meanwhile, was a complete idiot, completely clueless about the law! The Lin family had inexplicably run into such a disgusting piece of shit. It was truly unfortunate! Seeing this, the young men who had been invited to the event naturally felt incredibly embarrassed. How could they possibly have stayed any longer?

Although they had the privilege of witnessing the stunning beauty of Miss Lin, and were instantly transfixed by the appearance of wooden chickens and perverts, they all considered themselves to be elegant, humble, and polite gentlemen. Even in front of such a stunning beauty, they still had to pretend to be dignified and well-mannered.

As the guards hurried out with Feng Bao and Baozhu, supporting the terrified Fu Yan, to report to the authorities, these usually pampered young men tactfully rose and took their leave. However, despite their seemingly nonchalant departure, each was secretly thinking about how they would tell their parents about the girl they had met at the Lin family that day.

The young master named Jiang Huai, sitting in his comfortable and luxurious carriage, was captivated by Miss Lin's charming face, completely mesmerized, as if he had lost his soul. Especially that casual, dismissive glance she'd given him. While not quite the height of rage, the majesty and imposing presence within it was hard to ignore. Coupled with her incredibly beautiful eyes, which resembled the allure and tenderness of a nine-tailed fox, yet possessed a noble and cold elegance, the image was truly unforgettable! The Lin family must have expended countless efforts, using all sorts of rare elixirs and divine dews to nurture their daughter to such prominence.

Although that gaze was not directed at him directly, Jiang Huai felt cold all over, as if he was enveloped by a chill from head to toe. Even at this moment, the goose bumps on his body still had not subsided.

This woman was truly a rare and stunning beauty! Even more remarkable was the way her exceptional temperament and stunning beauty complemented each other perfectly. If those present had known earlier how beautiful the Lin family girl was, they would have likely acted like Feng Bao at the banquet, acting in an extraordinary manner.

After all, gambling is human nature, especially with the Lin family's prominent official rank as a guarantee. If this marriage could be facilitated, it would be the icing on the cake, a perfect combination of beauty and happiness. However, not everyone was as impulsive as Feng Bao, and they had no idea how beautiful Miss Lin was beforehand.

Perhaps the Lin family hadn't anticipated someone being so brazen as to cause such a disturbance in the residence of a high-ranking official, leaving them completely unprepared. But after today's incident, Jiang Huai had a strong premonition: a peerless beauty like Miss Lin would likely never be seen again, even just once. Even the young men who hurried home, desperately hoping to embrace this beauty, would likely find it impossible.

Feng Bao could never have imagined that the seemingly weak Miss Lin would be so stubborn and determined to send him to the government office for questioning, regardless of whether her own reputation would be damaged.

Along the way, Feng Bao gradually regained consciousness from his initial panic and confusion, his mind racing as he racked his brains for a solution. Honestly, his knowledge of law was quite limited, almost superficial. However, due to the constant urging of his elders to attend school, he had harbored some shameful and foul thoughts deep within his heart. However, due to his cowardly nature, he kept these dark thoughts deep within, never daring to express them.

However, as the saying goes, "There's always a way out." Just as Feng Bao was feeling desperate, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him. He remembered a legal provision: anyone who molested a woman of low status could be acquitted! And the women of low status mentioned here weren't limited to prostitutes; women who had sold themselves to their masters as maids or slaves also fell into this category. So, Feng Bao secretly made up his mind and insisted that he had been completely blinded by lust and desire for the beautiful maid, leading him to do such a ridiculous thing.

Unfortunately, Feng Bao had overlooked one crucial point in his calculations: since Jiaojiao had the audacity to march forth from the rear quarters to deal with this matter, she naturally bore no fear of consequences. Not only had she already instructed the servants to report the entire incident truthfully, but she had also specifically instructed her own brother to write a petition, clearly determined to resolve this matter once and for all.

If it were an ordinary lady from a decent family, the official might have been a little more lenient with Feng Bao because she was a scholar. After all, scholars still had some status in society.

However, this time the situation was completely different. The plaintiff was no ordinary man, but the family of a high-ranking official, a high-ranking official of the imperial court! Facing such a figure, how could the official dare to neglect him in the slightest? Not only could he not delay, but he had to act immediately to bring the ignorant and foolish Feng Bao to justice.