Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Jia Min stamped her feet anxiously at the door, her face full of anxiety and worry. Inside the house, Mrs. Lin and Xifeng were leisurely drinking milk tea and eating snacks, commenting on which one was delicious from time to time, looking very comfortable.

Jia Min had no choice but to say a lot of nice things to the servant at the door and give him a lot of benefits before he went to inform him that he could enter through the corner door.

Jia Min's chest heaved with rage. She hurried into the room, pointed at Old Lady Lin and Wang Xifeng, and tremblingly said, "You...you still have the mood to eat and drink! Where's my daughter Daiyu? I heard you gave her away, and she's the only legitimate daughter in your Lin family!"

However, no matter how Jia Min roared, Mrs. Lin and Wang Xifeng never looked at her, as if she didn't exist. They continued to enjoy the food, chatting and laughing, completely ignoring Jia Min's anger.

Finally, Jia Min was tired. She sat down on a chair and picked up the teacup to drink, but found that there was no water in it. So she shouted angrily: "You tactless person, quickly serve tea to this lady!" Then, she said sarcastically: "Look, is this the etiquette of the Lin family's newly married second wife? She is not polite to the first wife!"

At this time, Mrs. Lin and Wang Xifeng looked at each other, but still did not speak, but the corners of their mouths slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. The whole room was filled with a weird atmosphere that made people shudder. When Mrs. Lin heard this, without waiting for Xifeng to get angry, she rushed towards Jia Min as fast as a bullet off the line, and slapped her face twice with lightning speed. The two sudden slaps made Jia Min dizzy, and it took her a long time to recover. She shouted angrily: "Old hag, how dare you hit me! I am the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion!"

Ever since learning martial arts from Xifeng, Old Lady Lin's personality has become incredibly bold and unrestrained. She responded fearlessly, "So what if I hit you? Go complain to the Emperor in His Majesty's throne room! What are you doing here in our Lin family? Stop talking nonsense and explain your purpose. We still have dinner to prepare, so we don't have time to keep you here!"

Then, Madam Lin solemnly emphasized, "Feng'er was married to our Lin family by His Majesty himself. After going through the formal procedures of three matchmakers, six engagements, and eight large sedan chairs, she was married into the family as the principal wife, and she is also the only legitimate wife in the family tree."

Jia Min's face turned pale instantly, her eyes filled with despair and anger. Tears streamed down her cheeks, and she trembled as she spoke, "He's the only one... Then what about me? What am I?"

Madam Lin sneered, a hint of sarcasm flashing in her eyes. She replied icily, "You know it well. You're infertile, and your body has been seen by others. After the old marquis passed away, your father forced us, an orphan and a widow, to marry you. How could we possibly record you in the family tree and bring shame to our ancestors?"

Jia Min's emotions completely spiraled out of control. She screamed hysterically, "So what? I'm the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion. Marrying into your Lin family is a blessing. You should respect me!" Old Madam Lin sneered, "A blessing? You've probably forgotten your current status! If the Emperor hadn't remembered your father's merits, do you think you could still be so arrogant? Now you're just a destitute abandoned woman living under someone else's roof!"

Jia Min was so angry that her face turned blue. She pointed at Mrs. Lin and Wang Xifeng, but could not utter a word. She knew that she had no place in the Lin family, but her pride made her unable to bow her head.

Just then, footsteps were heard outside the door, and a middle-aged man walked in. He was tall, handsome, and his eyes were shrewd.

"Mom, what happened?" The man frowned slightly when he saw the scene inside the house.

Seeing this, Madam Lin quickly put away the coldness on her face and replaced it with a kind smile. "It's okay, it's just a small matter. Come, meet Miss Jia."

Jia Min was shocked when she saw the man in front of her. How come Lin Ruhai looked so much younger and stronger than before?

"Hello, Miss Jia." Lin Ruhai bowed slightly and saluted Jia Min.

Jia Min snorted coldly and turned away. She knew that she was superfluous in this family. Helplessly, she gritted her teeth and turned away.

With Jia Min's departure, the room returned to calm. Mrs. Lin and Wang Xifeng smiled at each other, while Ru Hai's eyes flashed with a complex light...

Lin Ruhai watched Jia Min leave, a wave of guilt welling up in his heart. He turned to Old Lady Lin and Wang Xifeng and said, "Mother, Madam, Miss Jia is quite pitiful. Have we been too cruel to her?" Wang Xifeng gently grasped Lin Ruhai's hand and said tenderly, "Husband, we don't mean to embarrass Miss Jia. However, if she continues to pester us, it will only cause us both more pain. A short pain is worse than a long one. I hope she can let it go soon." Old Lady Lin nodded, agreeing with Wang Xifeng.

The three chatted for a while and then went back to their rooms to rest. However, they didn't know that Jia Min's departure was not the end of the matter, but the beginning of another storm...

Jia Min returned to the inn where she was resting and was so angry that she smashed everything in the room until she was exhausted and sat on the ground... She called Lai Ma Ma in and started "mumbling."

Jia Min said to Nanny Lai, "Madam, I won't give up! I'll make that mother-in-law and daughter-in-law pay!" Nanny Lai advised, "Young lady, calm down. We're living under someone else's roof now, so it's best to be careful." Jia Min refused to listen, her eyes filled with resentment. "Madam, I have a plan..." The next day, Jia Min dressed up and arrived at the Lin residence. Pretending to be humble, she requested an audience with Old Lady Lin and Wang Xifeng, saying she had something important to share. Old Lady Lin and Wang Xifeng looked at her with suspicion, but still agreed to see her. Entering the hall, Jia Min apologized to them before sharing a shocking piece of news. "I've learned a secret about the Lin family. Someone is plotting to harm them. Only I know how to resolve it. If you let me stay, I'll tell you." Old Lady Lin and Wang Xifeng exchanged glances, wondering, "What's this trick of Jia Min's?" But since the Lin family's safety was at stake, they decided to hear what Jia Min had to say.

Madam Lin looked at Jia Min coldly, "What evidence do you have to prove the truth of what you said? Why should we believe you?"

Jia Min said confidently, "I overheard this yesterday. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to investigate."

Wang Xifeng thought for a moment and decided to play along. "Well, if that's the case, you can stay for now. But if I find out you're up to no good, don't blame me for being rude."

Jia Min was secretly pleased with herself, thinking her plan had succeeded. However, she didn't know that everything was under the control of Mrs. Lin and Wang Xifeng.