Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto his bed. Lin Ruhai, rather than rising early for his usual shift, chose to enjoy this rare leisure time with Wang Xifeng. They slept in each other's arms until they woke naturally, feeling each other's warmth. After washing up, they had breakfast together and then went to pay their respects to Madam Lin. Afterward, they went out for a stroll, enjoying this beautiful day.

The streets were bustling with traffic and people, a scene of bustling activity. Inside the carriage, Wang Xifeng intently studied a manual on whip techniques, while Lin Ruhai quietly read the Zizhi Tongjian. Despite the clamor outside, they were lost in their own world, as if they were the only two left in the world.

Soon, the carriage stopped at the foot of Hanshan Temple. Hand in hand, the two strolled up the mountain, enjoying the scenery along the way. Since Wang Xifeng married into the Lin family, she had often prepared spiritual spring water and health pills for Lin Ruhai and Old Lady Lin, significantly improving Lin Ruhai's health. He was no longer the frail scholar he once was.

After arriving at the temple, the two knelt devoutly before the Goddess of Childbirth, praying for a happy future. Wang Xifeng looked at Lin Ruhai's sincere expression and thought to herself, "Although his prayers to the Bodhisattva may not necessarily be granted, as long as he prays to me, I will definitely do my best to fulfill his wish. Because as early as the wedding night, Wang Xifeng had already used the Dragon and Phoenix Twin Pill. "According to the time calculation, it has been nearly two months since he took the medicine.

After descending the mountain, they arrived at the "Shengshi Gold Shop," a well-known shop in Suzhou. Jia Min and Lin Ruhai entered the shop, which was lavishly decorated with gold and jade. The walls were covered in exquisite calligraphy and paintings, and the counters were filled with a dazzling array of precious jewelry and jade.

As they strolled over to the counter, they were greeted by a bridal ensemble of pure gold, gleaming with beauty. The jewelry set, which included a necklace, earrings, and bracelets, was meticulously crafted and meticulously crafted, a true work of art. Xifeng exclaimed, "This set is truly beautiful!" Lin Ruhai nodded in agreement.

At this time, a servant came up quickly and greeted them warmly: "Master, Madam, welcome to our shop! What would you like to see? We have new jewelry here, such as "Gold and Jade Abundant House, Flowers Blooming with Wealth..." Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "I want to choose some jewelry for my wife." As he said that, he took out a silver ingot from his arms and handed it to the servant.

The waiter beamed with joy and quickly accepted the silver. He then led Lin Ruhai and Jia Min to an exquisite private room. He then carefully brought in a variety of treasures and placed them on the table for the two to choose from. Some of these treasures were crystal clear, some were dazzling, and some were uniquely shaped, each showcasing the shop owner's ingenuity.

It is said that Xifeng dislikes pearls, jade, agate, and gemstones, preferring the glittering gold, and her husband Lin Ruhai can only tolerate this. Xifeng was seen trying on jewelry in the jewelry store, loving every piece of jewelry she bought. She frowned and looked at Lin Ruhai, asking delicately, "My husband, which one do you think looks best on me?" Lin Ruhai was dazzled by Xifeng's beauty, thinking that he had the potential to become a tyrant. He calmed himself down and replied, "My wife, any one of them will look good on you. Why don't we buy them all?" Xifeng was delighted and praised, "My husband is so kind."

Then, they selected several sets of exquisite jewelry for Mrs. Lin and Daiyu, and instructed the servants to deliver them to the residence of the Imperial Censor of Salt. Afterwards, they left the jewelry store and prepared to go to the restaurant to enjoy delicious food.

As soon as they walked out of the shop, they found a group of people gathered opposite the shop. Xifeng always liked the hustle and bustle, so she pulled Lin Ruhai and ran over quickly. When they got closer, they saw that it was a woman in white clothes who was selling herself to bury her father. Her eyes were full of tears, and she looked pitiful and pitiful. Lin Ruhai had been very resistant to white clothes since he saw the row of white clothes of Lin Daiyu. After taking one look, he wanted to pull Xifeng away. When the girl saw that the rich man she wanted to be with was about to leave, she immediately went over and hugged Lin Ruhai's legs and cried, "Master, please have mercy on me. My old father and I depended on each other for survival, but my father fell seriously ill some time ago. We spent all our savings but could not cure him. In the end, he passed away, leaving me alone in the world. I can only sell myself to bury my father. Sob."

Hearing this voice, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but feel a headache. He seemed to see Lin Daiyu crying, and it was actually himself lying on the ground, curled up in a tattered mat! This feeling made him very uncomfortable. So, Lin Ruhai pulled his legs out of the girl's arms with force, and then took Xifeng's hand and left without looking back.

The girl was left standing there, bewildered. At this moment, a man came over and gave the girl a silver ingot. Looking at the man's simple clothes, the girl said with tears in her eyes, "You don't look very well-dressed, sir. I can't bear to take your silver." However, the man ignored her words, silently put down the silver, and turned away.

It turned out that this person was sent by Lin Ruhai. He knew that the girl really needed help, but he didn't want her to become dependent. So, he chose to provide her with some assistance in this way. Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "As an official, you should benefit the people. Regardless of whether you have been deceived or not, you cannot stand by and watch someone die. This is also the way of being an official."

After entering the "Haiyue Tower," they entered the private room they had reserved long ago. The waiter came over warmly, respectfully greeted Xifeng and Lin Ruhai, and asked what they would like to order. Lin Ruhai turned to look at Xifeng and gently asked, "Feng'er, are you hungry? This restaurant's dishes, such as the squirrel fish, pan-fried buns, Su Shi noodles, and Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, are very famous and taste very good. The squirrel fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a sweet and sour taste; the pan-fried buns have a crispy skin and a juicy filling; the Su Shi noodles are thin and chewy, with a delicious broth; and the Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs are tender and juicy with rich roe."

Xifeng's eyes were shining with admiration. She looked at Lin Ruhai intently and couldn't help but exclaiming: "Husband, you know so much! These dishes sound mouth-watering." She was secretly glad that she had married the right person. The man in front of her was not only talented, but also full of love and taste for life.

Lin Ruhai smiled slightly. He liked seeing Xifeng so happy. He hoped that Xifeng could live a happy life. Whether it was material enjoyment or spiritual satisfaction, he would do his best to achieve it.

At this time, Xifeng and Ruhai were enjoying their meal when they suddenly heard a commotion coming from the roadside, as if someone was arguing. Curious, they both stuck their heads out of the window to see what was going on.

The girl who had just sold herself to bury her father was standing by the roadside, arguing with an old man. The old man looked at her helplessly and said, "My daughter, why are you doing this? Although our family is not wealthy, we are not likely to starve or freeze to death, right? Besides, you have never done any heavy work since you were a child!"

But the girl raised her voice and cried out in a sobbing voice: "But I just can't accept this! I don't want to be poor all my life like you! I want to marry into a wealthy family and become a rich wife! Only in this way can I change my destiny!" After that, she began to sob.

After a while, another young man came in. His steps seemed heavy, and his face was filled with helplessness and bitterness. He slowly walked up to the girl and asked softly, "Fang'er, have you really decided not to go back with us?"

After hearing this, the girl raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a disdainful smile, and sneered: "How can your little shabby place accommodate me, the future rich lady? I will not go back!" Her voice was full of determination and indifference.

Upon hearing this, the young man and the old man sighed deeply, shook their heads, and turned to leave. Their backs looked particularly lonely and desolate. They walked very slowly, as if every step was filled with endless sadness and disappointment. They never looked back, as if they had lost their last hope for the girl.

Someone in the crowd couldn't help but whisper, "This girl is really crazy. Those are her father and brother, relatives who love her very much. The family also has dozens of acres of fertile land. Such a life is already very good, but she is obsessed with clinging to the powerful and marrying into a wealthy family. She is really stupid." Another person also echoed, "Yes, she ran away from home several times. Every time, her father and the young man begged her to go back earnestly, but this time, I'm afraid their hearts have turned cold." People on the roadside sighed and felt sorry for the family.

Xifeng watched quietly, silently observing everything unfolding before her. A wave of deep emotion welled up in her heart, and she sighed softly, "The world is bustling with people, all driven by profit; the world is bustling with people, all driven by profit." These words struck her heart like a hammer, giving her a deeper understanding of human greed and desire.

After finishing their meal, the two strolled along the bustling streets, taking in the vibrant atmosphere of everyday life. Xifeng gently said to Lin Ruhai, "Ruhai, I truly feel very happy marrying you." Hearing this, Lin Ruhai tightly grasped her hand, as if wanting to hold onto this happiness forever.

At this moment, Xifeng's attention was drawn to a roadside clay figurine stall. She fluttered down to the craftsman like a lithe butterfly and asked with a smile, "Master, can you make two clay figurines that look exactly like us?" The craftsman looked up at the loving couple and said with a hearty smile, "Of course!"

A moment later, Xifeng and Lin Ruhai, clutching a pair of lifelike clay figurines, joyfully walked home. As the sun set, their figures looked especially warm in the afterglow. As they walked, they chatted happily, their laughter filling the air.

The setting sun cast long shadows across their bodies. Their steps were light and cheerful, as if they had walked hand in hand through countless relaxing and joyful days. In this beautiful moment, their hearts were filled with happiness and contentment.