Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

In the eyes of Mrs. Lin, the two children are priceless and her treasures. They deserve the best of everything. However, the important third-day bathing ceremony was disrupted by Lin Daiyu and ended abruptly. Mrs. Lin was so angry that she wanted to take a whip and let Lin Daiyu experience what it felt like to be covered in bruises.

Xifeng quickly advised, "Mother, you can't do that! How can you whip a little girl? It would be bad if she got any scars. It's only the third-day bathing ceremony. There's still a hundred days until her first birthday. We can make proper preparations later. But I'll have to trouble you again then." These words made Old Lady Lin tremble with anger. Old Lady Lin said happily, "What's the use of trouble? I'm happy to do things for my grandson and granddaughter. As long as they grow up healthy, I'll be satisfied!"

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother. These two children are obviously blessed. They will surely have smooth sailing in the future."

Mrs. Lin nodded, her heart filled with joy. She looked at the two children on the bed, her eyes full of love and expectation. She hoped that they would grow up healthily and become the pride of the Lin family in the future.

At this moment, the little girl in Xifeng's arms began to whimper. Her voice was soft, but it was filled with grievance, which made people feel pity and love. Mrs. Lin was distressed and quickly took the little girl from Wang Xifeng's hands, carefully holding her in her arms. She gently touched the blanket to confirm that it was not wet, then gently stroked the little girl's forehead and coaxed her softly, "Dear baby, don't cry! Grandma is here..."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "This little fellow is very good at acting like a spoiled child. When he grows up, he will definitely be a mischievous child."

Everyone laughed at this, and the room was filled with laughter. Although the third-day baptism ceremony had some twists and turns, everyone was looking forward to more happy moments in the future.

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the windows, casting patches of light and shadow on the ground. Lin Ruhai and Mrs. Lin rose early, feeling particularly cheerful. They knew they had to send Lin Daiyu away today, or else the reputations of the two little girls would be ruined.

Lin Ruhai ordered his housekeeper, Lin Zhong, to come to Daiyu's courtyard to see how everything was being cleaned up. Lin Zhong responded respectfully and then quickly walked towards Daiyu's courtyard. He knocked gently on the door and was allowed to enter.

The yard was filled with the faint fragrance of flowers, and a few birds were singing happily on the branches. Daiyu sat by the window, quietly looking at the scenery outside, her mind full of thoughts.

Lin Zhong came up to Daiyu, bowed deeply, and asked, "Miss, have you packed your luggage? When are we leaving?"

Daiyu remained silent, her eyes revealing a hint of confusion and reluctance. She didn't know what it meant to leave this home, nor what fate awaited her in the future.

Seeing Daiyu silent, Lin Zhong felt a little embarrassed. He looked helplessly at the maid standing beside him. The maid quickly replied, "Housekeeper, the young lady's luggage has been packed and she can leave at any time."

Hearing the maid's words, Lin Zhong nodded in satisfaction. He turned to Daiyu and said, "Miss, don't worry, everything will go well. When you arrive in the capital, Miss Jia and Old Madam Jia will welcome you."

Daiyu nodded slightly, understanding. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. Although she was filled with anxiety about the future, she trusted that her grandmother and mother would protect her.

Seeing Daiyu nod, Lin Zhong took his leave. As he left the courtyard, he glanced back at Daiyu, silently praying that he could send the unlucky star away smoothly. After Lin Zhong explained the situation to Lin Ruhai, he and Mrs. Lin came to Daiyu and said, "Daiyu, I have said everything I need to say as a father. You chose your own path. I hope you will not regret it later."

After hearing this, Daiyu sneered and retorted, "Master Lin? What do I have to regret? Master Lin, are you afraid that I will take over the position of the eldest son of those two little bastards? It's really unexpected that my father loves those two little kids who may not even grow up to be adults!" Lin Daiyu's words hit Lin Ruhai right in the heart, making him heartbroken.

Mrs. Lin was so angry that her face turned blue after hearing what Lin Daiyu said. Without saying a word, she whipped out her whip and started to lash out at Lin Daiyu. She lashed her out five or six times in a row until Lin Ruhai intervened.

Lin Daiyu was beaten so badly that her whole body was in great pain. She lay powerlessly on the ground and said weakly, "This is really not my home... Xueyan, let's go and go to the capital to live with my grandmother." After that, she endured the pain, stood up with difficulty, and took Xueyan and some commonly used items, and resolutely left this place that made her heartbroken.

The Jia family had already received a letter from the Lin family, but the contents were scant, not even a single word of concern for their daughter. It simply stated, "Lin Daiyu, missing Jia Min, has sailed to the capital." Old Madam Jia read the letter for a long time, unable to recover, muttering to herself, "After all, the Lin family has completely severed ties with the Jia family..."

A few days before Daiyu arrived in the capital, Jia Min suddenly became extremely hungry and sleepy. Seeing this, Mrs. Jia was shocked and immediately thought of several possible reasons. She quickly sent for a doctor to take Jia Min's pulse. After a thorough examination, the doctor confirmed that Jia Min was pregnant.

Upon hearing the news, Grandmother Jia was somewhat surprised, but at the same time, she felt sorry for her only daughter. She comforted Jia Min and said, "Min'er, since it has already happened, don't worry too much. Now we have to think carefully about how to deal with this matter. This is the most important thing. So, what do you think about this child? Do you want to keep him?"

After hearing her mother's words, Jia Min fell into deep thought. She knew the child's arrival wasn't planned, but it was still a life. She needed time to think clearly about her attitude towards the child and her future plans. Grandmother Jia hoped to give her daughter enough support and help so that she could make the decision that was best for her.