Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Since this was a task personally assigned by the old lady, the selection of personnel for the search was much more elaborate than usual. Upon receiving the order, Yuanyang took no chances and immediately mobilized dozens of old women and wives. Unlike the pampered and coddled maids, these women were robust and skilled, possessing a commanding presence. The selection of such a group was naturally well-considered. After all, during the search, there was no guarantee that some unscrupulous individual would suddenly attack or inflict harm on the masters of their own courtyard. With these sturdy women on hand to maintain order, such situations could be avoided, ensuring the smooth progress of the search.

The servants in the courtyard were becoming more and more skilled in their work. They moved swiftly and filed out one after another. Soon they arrived at the gate of Yihong Courtyard where Jia Baoyu lived.

One of the servants tiptoed to the door, quietly raised his hand, and knocked gently. The gatekeeper heard the knock and came to answer it, sleepy-eyed. However, just as the gatekeeper had just opened the door a little, several strong maids suddenly rushed out from the side. They moved swiftly and covered the gatekeeper's mouth tightly, preventing her from making any sound.

Yuanyang's mind was as clear as a mirror, and she knew very well that these servants were just relying on their numbers to show off their power and act wildly in this courtyard. As for those who could actually enter the master's main room to speak, I'm afraid that apart from herself and the mistress's confidants, no one else would have the courage to do so.

Yuanyang didn't bother to pay attention to the chaotic scene around her. She walked straight into Jia Baoyu's room with her head held high. Who would have thought that as soon as she stepped into the room, a scream of terror, as if seeing an evil spirit, came from inside the room!

The confidant of the lady who had been following Yuanyang closely was already trembling with fear, fearing that he might accidentally disturb Jia Baoyu who was resting in the house. As a result, he was frightened by the sudden scream and trembled all over, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

At this point, who could care less? With a loud bang, someone suddenly opened the door curtain, and then everyone rushed into the room like a swarm of bees.

Once everyone had squeezed into the room, the scene they saw was astonishing. Especially when they saw what was happening inside the bedroom, many people's faces turned pale, and they almost screamed out in shock. The maids standing in the back had varying expressions: some were stunned, some frowned, and some had their lips slightly raised, looking as if they were waiting for a good show.

At this moment, Zhou Ruijia's previously calm face suddenly underwent a remarkable transformation. At first, her eyes widened in disbelief, as if she had witnessed the most incredible thing in the world. However, after a brief moment, that disbelief was quickly replaced by a deep, sinister, and vicious look.

Looking inside, he saw several figures reclining on Jia Baoyu's magnificent bed. Upon closer inspection, he saw that one of them was, of course, the master of the room—Jia Baoyu. The others were similarly terrified maids, like Musk Moon and Qingwen, who were frozen in fear...!

Because the incident happened so suddenly, these people had no time to use quilts to cover their bodies, and they were piled up naked on top of each other. Such an unbearable scene is simply jaw-dropping.

Yuanyang, standing nearby, was so frightened by the scene before her that her legs gave way and she collapsed to the ground. Though she hadn't experienced sex yet, she was still a young woman in her twenties. Even without personal experience, she had a vague understanding of many things. At that moment, she pointed tremblingly at the bed, her face a complex expression of utter terror and inexpressible shame. Her entire face flushed crimson, like the sunset glow on the horizon.

She even began to deeply regret why she had been so foolish as to accept such an unfortunate task. You know, she had a very good relationship with Baoyu's maids. In everyone's eyes, she was always a steady and reliable person. Who could have thought that she would do such a ridiculous thing.

However, at this moment, the facts were in front of them. The master and servants were caught red-handed, and even the clothes they were wearing were missing. Even for maids like Qingwen and Musk Moon who were usually eloquent, even if they had eight mouths to defend themselves, it would be futile now, because all of this was already ironclad evidence!

As Madam Wang's most trusted confidant, Zhou Ruijia naturally held absolute authority over matters concerning the Second House. It was this powerful figure who rushed out first. Without a word, she lunged forward and mercilessly dragged the maids off their beds.

Then, she reached out and grabbed the maids' hair, raised her palms, and slapped them like a torrential rain. She cursed non-stop, "You ignorant little bitches! I never thought you'd act so honest on a daily basis, but secretly engage in such shameful deeds! As the saying goes, a biting dog doesn't bark, but that shameless fox knows how to flirt!"

"And you, the old lady and the mistress trusted you so much, took great care of you, and provided you with delicious food and drink. Is this how you repay your masters' kindness? You are so heartless!"

"Look, you stinking, shameless creatures! If I don't beat you to death today, I won't let you stay here in the future. I might as well just give you a piece of white silk and let you hang yourself to death, so you don't have to stay in this house and bring shame upon yourself!"

Zhou Ruijia's attack was really ruthless. His palm came down like a torrential rain. There were only a few crisp "pa pa" sounds, and the cheeks of several people turned red in an instant, like ripe apples.

This sudden and brutal attack left the men completely stunned. They stood there like wooden chickens, their mouths agape, unable to utter a single word. At that moment, a single thought crossed their minds: It's over! It's all over! This thought, like the tolling of a heavy bell, struck their hearts again and again, resonating in waves.

Yuanyang stood quietly by, watching everything unfold before her with cold eyes, not even a word of dissuasion. Her beautiful eyes revealed a hint of disappointment, and her heart was filled with a sense of absurdity and helplessness. Hadn't these people often pointed fingers and dismissed the maids who attempted to seduce Jia Baoyu?

I still remember how every time they chatted with me, they would rant and rave about how Qianxue was a hypocrite, secretly clinging to Jia Baoyu and even taking advantage of the family's wealth; or they would indirectly mock Xiaohong for not following the right path and only trying to cling to the rich and powerful. However, now it seems that the real seducers are precisely these so-called maids!

Thinking of this, Yuanyang couldn't help but laugh at herself, wondering: How blind had I been to not even notice these people's subtle movements? Had I truly been blinded by greed? At this moment, neither the furious Zhou Ruijia, nor the other maids, nor Yuanyang herself, who was watching with a cold eye, cared whether these people were wearing clothes or not. Perhaps in the eyes of everyone, their ugliness had already surpassed the limit that clothing could conceal.

Now that this was an irreversible fact, those people unanimously agreed that she must not be allowed to wear the finest clothes. If Zhou Ruijia alone knew about this, it would be fine. Given her temperament, she would undoubtedly report it to Madam Wang without anyone noticing. The decision on whether to execute her or impose severe punishment would naturally rest entirely with the master. However, the situation was completely different now. Not only were the old lady and the members of the first wife present, but also his own faction—a trio of forces gathered together. Even if Yuanyang could remain silent, how could the first wife let him off so easily? They would certainly not let him off easily and would never allow him to live in comfort! Therefore, it would be best to act decisively and give this little girl a severe punishment first. By the time he met with Madam Wang, he could at least gain some favor with the master by demonstrating his accomplishment in punishing a servant. Strangely enough, not a single one among them dared to criticize Jia Baoyu. Firstly, because he was the master, he was of noble status; secondly, because he was the most favored person in the entire mansion, and his status was extremely respected. But this situation really frightened Jia Baoyu, because he was originally very intimate with those women, playing passionately and having a lot of fun.

At this moment, no one expected that the old lady's maid Yuanyang would come over. This sudden change made the protagonist, who was immersed in some thoughts, instantly terrified. His heart seemed to jump out of his throat, and he was so scared that he almost wet his pants.

Terrified, he frantically grabbed the blanket beside him and quickly covered his head tightly with it, like an ostrich burying its head in the sand when in danger. He dared not utter a single sound, huddled tremblingly in bed like a frightened rabbit, silently surviving, fearful that the mandarin duck would launch further attacks on him.

Not only that, this man who usually had some sympathy for women, at this moment, had completely lost the courage to even speak up for those maids. He seemed to have completely forgotten that this matter did not just depend on whether the maids were willing or not. If it weren't for Jia Baoyu's evil thoughts, how could they have been so reluctant to obey him, and ultimately led to such a terrible situation?

However, it was too late. Finally, the poor maids were mercilessly stripped naked and escorted out of the courtyard. Only then did the servants in Yihong Courtyard finally wake up, realizing what had happened. Previously, they had only faintly heard angry shouts and curses coming from within the house, but, not knowing the specifics, they hesitated to rush in and investigate. Now, seeing the women in their half-dressed, utterly miserable state, who could possibly fail to understand what had happened?

Qiu Wen, who had been sleeping peacefully in her room, was particularly affected by this unforeseen disaster. First, a group of surly maids barged into her room without explanation and subjected her to a ruthless search. Now, she stood blankly outside her own door, her usual arrogance and sarcastic expression long gone, replaced by a look of bewilderment and astonishment. She stared blankly at her equally bewildered companions, her gaze finally shifting to Bi Hen and Fang Guan, who were nearly fainting from fear.

Regardless of their origins, it was clear from all indications that these two had a special relationship with Jia Baoyu. If those individuals were truly executed, they would undoubtedly be the next to face the consequences! Normally, Qiu Wen would have felt a sense of relief, even gloating, in the face of such a situation. However, at this moment, she felt a deep sense of fear and dread. Qiu Wen was a servant who had been bought from outside. Seeing the other servants vying for Jia Baoyu's affections, it would be a lie to say she had never harbored such thoughts. However, she lacked strong backing and her own cunning and decisiveness, so she had always been hesitant to approach Jia Baoyu, fearing the danger of being harmed by jealous individuals. But even so, it didn't mean she hadn't harbored even the slightest thought. But after this sudden, chaotic turmoil, the last vestiges of her desire had been completely extinguished. But as she finally regained her composure and came to terms with reality, new confusion and uncertainty washed over her. She began to question herself: Should she continue to stay with Jia Baoyu? Although she desperately wanted to leave, the problem was, even if she truly wanted to, where could she find a place to live? Furthermore, she couldn't just decide what to do.