Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

As the sun set and darkness deepened, Lin Ruhai and Xifeng slowly made their way to Old Lady Lin's residence. Old Lady Lin was seated at the table, enjoying dinner. Seeing them arrive, she asked with concern, "Have you two eaten yet?" Xifeng smiled as she replied, "My husband and I had a late lunch today, so we weren't feeling hungry. But seeing all the delicious food, mother, I've become a bit greedy. Mother, you won't make fun of me for being gluttonous, will you?" Old Lady Lin smiled, gently tapped Xifeng's forehead, and jokingly said, "You little rascal! Mother loves children who love to eat. Being able to eat is a blessing."

After the three of them finished their meal, Lin Ruhai said, "Mother, take a look at the jewelry Feng'er bought you." He opened an exquisite box, revealing a gleaming golden bracelet. The bracelet was engraved with exquisite patterns, each detail showcasing ingenuity. Rubies were embedded within these delicate patterns, gleaming with a captivating light.

Old Madam Lin happily took the bracelet and immediately put it on her wrist. A happy smile spread across her face as she praised it repeatedly, "It's so beautiful! You two are thinking of an old woman like me while you're out having fun. You've been running around all day and must be tired. Go back and rest early."

When Baozhu returned to her residence, she came over and said, "Madam, this is a letter from the second lady in the capital."

Xifeng asked, "Where is the messenger?"

Baozhu replied, "Madam, I have arranged for the messenger to rest."

Xifeng nodded, "I understand."

Xifeng sat on the couch and opened the envelope. The contents of the letter were as follows:

"Feng'er, seeing you is like seeing you in person.

Since we returned to the capital, I've set about searching for a suitable maid from the palace. My efforts paid off, and I finally found Madam Zhao. Sold into the palace by her parents when she was young, she'd spent her career serving the imperial concubine. Two years ago, the new emperor granted her release from the palace. Her parents had passed away years ago, and she had little affection for her brothers. She'd been working as a maid in various palaces.

Originally she didn't want to come out of retirement, but I promised to give her wealth and prosperity and a long and comfortable life, so she agreed to go to Suzhou with me.

Since taking the health-enhancing pills you gave me, Master and I have been getting better and better. Even the chronic illness that plagued him for years has improved significantly. As for the bottle of pregnancy pill, I haven't used it yet. Master, following Master Lin's advice, has already repaid the treasury debt and is actively working to secure a transfer to a government post. Once the location is confirmed, he'll consider taking the pregnancy pill. I also brought some Beijing specialties for my wife and daughter.

I hope everything goes well. I will write to you after the master is sent out."

After reading the letter, Xifeng sighed softly and prayed silently in her heart that Wang Ziteng could be transferred as he wished.

After reading the letter, Xifeng casually handed it to Lin Ruhai and said, "My husband, please take a look at it too." Lin Ruhai finished reading the letter and said, "My wife, don't worry, my second uncle will definitely be successfully transferred to a foreign post. Since my second uncle has voluntarily returned the money he owed, it shows his loyalty to the emperor. The northwest is unstable now, and the emperor has no one to rely on. My second uncle is a military commander, so he will probably be sent to Shaanxi and Gansu. Although it's not as prosperous as the capital, it's free and unobtrusive there, which is a good thing." After listening to Lin Ruhai's words, Xifeng said, "My husband, I feel relieved after hearing what you said."

Xifeng added, "My husband's Second Aunt has found a nanny for Yu'er." Lin Ruhai said, "Thank you for your hard work, Second Aunt."

The next day, Xifeng brought Madam Zhao to Old Lady Lin's place. Old Lady Lin looked at Madam Zhao carefully, asked her a few questions, and was very satisfied.

"Madame Zhao must be very good to be valued by the Concubine. From now on, I'll have to trouble Madame Zhao to teach Daiyu."

"You're too polite, madam. This is all my job." Madam Zhao replied respectfully.

Afterwards, Xifeng brought Zhao Ma back to Lin Daiyu's courtyard and formally introduced her to Lin Daiyu.

"Madame Zhao must be very good to be valued by the Concubine. From now on, I'll have to trouble Madame Zhao to teach Daiyu."

"You're too polite, madam. This is all my job." Madam Zhao replied respectfully.

Afterwards, Xifeng brought Zhao Ma back to Lin Daiyu's courtyard and formally introduced her to Lin Daiyu.