Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Baoyu was a lively man who loved to be in a commotion. Seeing Daiyu's shyness, he became even more interested and asked hurriedly, "Sister, what are the two characters in your name 'Daiyu'?"

Daiyu glanced at Baoyu and replied tenderly, "Her eyebrows are as black as ink."

After hearing this, Baoyu nodded in agreement and praised, "It's exactly 'Dai', which means beautiful woman. Sister, this name is very well chosen!"

Daiyu's eyes sparkled with admiration. She looked at Baoyu and whispered, "Brother Bao is really insightful."

Jia Baoyu was so flattered by Lin Daiyu's words that he felt a little flattered and asked in a complacent manner, "Sister, have you chosen a nickname yet?"

Daiyu lowered her head shyly and responded in a soft voice, "Brother Bao, the nanny said that a girl's nickname can only be chosen by her father or husband." After saying that, she playfully cast a coquettish glance at Baoyu, and then threw herself into the arms of Old Lady Jia.

Jia Baoyu's whole body softened under Daiyu's gaze, and he was stunned for a moment. Recovering from his reverie, he threw himself into Old Lady Jia's arms, coquettishly saying, "Madam, I love Sister Lin. I want to marry her!" Old Lady Jia smiled as brightly as a blooming flower, but then deliberately set a stern face and said in a serious tone, "Baoyu, don't talk nonsense! Do you know the true meaning of 'marry'? Such careless remarks will only damage Sister Lin's reputation." Jia Baoyu, deeply dissatisfied, pouted and retorted, "Of course I know! It's just about two people being together forever! I just want to marry Sister Lin to be my wife." Just then, Mrs. Wang, having learned that Jia Min and her daughter had met Baoyu at Old Lady Jia's place, hurried over. However, upon entering the room, she heard her beloved son actually say he wanted to marry the sickly Lin Daiyu, and she was so angry that she almost fainted. She quickly and sharply rebuked him, "Baoyu, stop talking nonsense! Your sister is the daughter of the Lin family. How can she just casually say she wants to be your wife?" Seeing this, Mrs. Jia frowned and looked at Mrs. Wang unhappily. She said, "How can you be so harsh on children? These two Yu'er grew up together and are in love with each other. This is a fate destined by heaven!" After that, she glared at Mrs. Wang fiercely, then took Baoyu and Daiyu's hands and said gently, "You two Yu'er are my dearest ones. All my private property will be left to you two in the future."

After hearing this, although Mrs. Wang still had a smile on her face, her heart was already in turmoil, with a myriad of thoughts. After all, the current emperor advocated "ruling the country with filial piety," so even if she was dissatisfied, she dared not openly disobey her mother-in-law.

Mrs. Wang smiled and cautiously addressed Lin Daiyu, "My niece, since you've come to the Jia Mansion, please treat it as your own home. Tell me what you want to eat and what you want to play. You don't seem to be feeling well. Are you taking any medicine?" Lin Daiyu was momentarily bewildered by the barrage of questions and could only reply dryly, "Thank you, second aunt, for your concern."

However, Mrs. Wang did not give up and continued, "I didn't expect you to come so early. I didn't have time to arrange accommodations for you. Besides, you only brought a little maid, and your luggage was not much. It just so happens that the monthly allowance is being distributed today, so I have to go to the storehouse to take inventory. Take a look at what kind of material you like, and I will help you find it."

As Mrs. Wang's words became increasingly outrageous, clearly mocking Lin Daiyu for asking for money, Old Lady Jia quickly interrupted her and said, "Didn't you say you were going to distribute the monthly allowance? Then go! From now on, all of Daiyu's expenses will come from me."

Mrs. Wang responded with a smile, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then left.

Mrs. Jia took Daiyu's hand and said, "From now on, you will live in my kitchen covered with green gauze. If you need anything, just tell your grandmother."

Daiyu nodded with emotion, and Jia Baoyu said with a smile, "Sister Lin, from now on we will be neighbors. How wonderful!" Then he asked curiously, "Sister Lin, you haven't told me whether you have a nickname yet!"