Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

After returning home, Xifeng drifted off to sleep. When she opened her eyes again, it was already dawn. She needed to attend a banquet at the Qian family's house, so she quickly washed and dressed. After finishing her duties, she went to see Old Lady Lin. When she entered the room, she saw the old lady playing with her two children, a heartwarming scene.

Xifeng smiled and said to Mrs. Lin, "Mother, I want to go to the Qian family to attend the banquet alone today. Things are not very peaceful recently, and I am really worried about leaving the children alone at home." Mrs. Lin thought for a while, expressed her understanding, and advised, "That's fine. Feng'er, you must be careful when you go out. We will all wait for you to come back at home." Xifeng replied mischievously, "Mother, don't worry! I am really capable, and nothing will happen." After that, she turned and left.

Xifeng walked out the door and got on the carriage that had been waiting for a long time.

Along the way, she was thinking about what had happened recently. Ever since Lin Ruhai left, she always felt uneasy. Moreover, some strange things had frequently occurred in the mansion recently, forcing her to be vigilant.

The carriage slowly stopped, Xifeng got off and walked into the Qian family's gate.

At the banquet, Xifeng looked around, trying to find some clues. However, everything seemed normal, nothing unusual.

Just when Xifeng was about to give up, she suddenly heard a slight quarrel. She followed the sound and found a group of people talking in a corner.

Xifeng approached and saw that it was the young master of the Qian family arguing with a woman. She listened curiously for a while, but found that the topic they were talking about was actually related to the Zhen family.

Xifeng had an idea and decided to investigate the matter in depth.

Xifeng, dressed in a gorgeous brocade gown and adorned with an exquisite pearl and jade hair ornament, walked gracefully into the hall. Her figure was graceful, her face was charming, and every step she took exuded a noble and elegant demeanor.

Because Xifeng held an imperial decree, all the ladies present stood up and saluted her, bowing their heads respectfully to show their respect for her status.

At the banquet, guests toasted each other, laughter and joy filled the air. Wine glasses and chopsticks mingled, the delicious food and wine intoxicating everyone. However, at this moment, Madam Qian came over and sat next to Xifeng, smiling and saying, "Madam Lin is truly a celestial being. I wonder if I'd be lucky enough to share a drink with this immortal?"

Xifeng, possessing keen senses, sniffed the wine offered by Madam Qian and immediately detected a large dose of aphrodisiac. She sneered inwardly, but remained impassive. The thought of refusing passed her mind, but she decided this might be a good opportunity to see what these people were really up to. So, she secretly switched their glasses.

Watching Xifeng drain the wine from her glass, Mrs. Qian couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, a glint of triumph in her eyes. Xifeng pretended to be drunk, propping her head up with her hands and whispering, "Excuse me, I seem to be a little drunk. I want to go out for some fresh air."

Seeing this, Madam Qian was secretly delighted and quickly said enthusiastically, "Madam Lin, why don't you let me take you to the tea room to rest!" With that, she stood up impatiently and, supporting Xifeng, walked out the door. Passing through a garden filled with vibrant flowers and fragrant aromas, Madam Qian and her group arrived in front of a separate courtyard. She respectfully saluted a man standing at the door, then said cautiously, "Master Zhen, we have already brought Madam Lin here. I've even given her a generous dose of Hehuan Powder, so she's not afraid of disobeying."

A sinister and complacent look flashed in the man's eyes. A sinister smile curled up the corners of his mouth. He sneered and said, "Okay, well done. Go down and prepare first. Don't make any mistakes later. This time, I must let Lin Ruhai know who is the real boss in Jiangnan! He actually dared to send someone to investigate me. He is simply seeking his own death!"

After saying this, he waved his sleeves vigorously and turned to walk into the courtyard. Madam Qian nodded and bowed, saying, "Yes, Master Zhen, don't worry. Everything is ready. There will be absolutely no problems." Then, she led everyone away quickly and began to make final preparations for what was to come.