Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Jia Baoyu looked at Lin Daiyu crying, his heart ached. He whispered, "Sister Lin, don't be sad. I will never let my mother bully you like this." Lin Daiyu raised her head, her eyes full of sadness, "I know I'm just a cousin staying here, and I'm not worthy of this moonlight veil. I was wishful thinking." After that, she turned around and prepared to leave.

Jia Baoyu hurriedly grabbed her hand and said, "Sister, what are you talking about? Heaven and earth can witness my feelings for you. This moonlight gauze was originally meant for you." Lin Daiyu stopped and looked at Jia Baoyu with tears in her eyes. "Are you really willing to go against your aunt's wishes for me?"

Seeing him like this, Lin Daiyu felt a little angry. She knew she couldn't push him too hard. So, she whispered to Baoyu, "Brother Baoyu, from the moment I saw you, I felt you were very kind. I really don't have any bad intentions!" As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes and she sobbed.

Jia Baoyu listened to Lin Daiyu's sobs and his heart softened. He looked at the frail woman before him, his heart filled with pity. He wanted to comfort her, but he didn't know where to begin. He could only say dryly, "Sister Lin, I know you understand me best." "Of course I believe you. If you didn't, I don't know what to do." Jia Baoyu reached out and gently wiped away the tears from Lin Daiyu's eyes. "Don't cry, it hurts my heart."

Lin Daiyu stopped crying, looked up at Jia Baoyu, a touch of emotion flashed in her eyes, "Brother Baoyu, you treat me so well."

Jia Baoyu smiled, took Lin Daiyu's hand and walked into the house, "Okay, let's see if this moonlight gauze suits your taste."

Lin Daiyu unfolded the moonlight veil, and the soft touch made her heart happy, "How beautiful..."

Seeing Lin Daiyu's delighted expression, Jia Baoyu also felt happy. "As long as you like it, I will give this gauze to you."

Lin Daiyu smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Brother Baoyu."

After looking around the residence, the two returned to the main hall, where they saw Mrs. Jia and Jia Min chatting about family matters. Mrs. Jia looked at her daughter and couldn't help but sigh, "Min'er, now that Daiyu has arrived in the capital, I'm thinking of holding a banquet so that everyone can get to know this outstanding granddaughter of our Jia family."

After hearing this, Jia Min's face showed a trace of worry. She replied softly, "Mother, your idea is indeed a good one. It can help Daiyu integrate into the aristocratic circle as quickly as possible. But I am worried that with my current reputation, I will drag Daiyu down..." Madam Jia patted Jia Min's hand in understanding and comforted her, "It's okay. I understand your concerns, but there's no need to worry too much. The birthday of the old lady of the Zhenguo Mansion will be in a few days. I will take Daiyu to visit her personally. The old Zhenguo Duke has passed away, but his descendants have done nothing and only know how to enjoy wealth and glory by relying on the achievements of their ancestors. The younger generation in their family is even less talented and can only rely on the protection of their ancestors to survive."

Mrs. Jia's words reassured Jia Min. She nodded in agreement, a hint of relief and satisfaction in her eyes. Meanwhile, Lin Daiyu, standing nearby, listened quietly to their conversation, secretly pondering how to navigate the upcoming social situation.

For this young woman, visiting the capital for the first time, the city's prosperity and complexity filled her with awe. However, she recalled a banquet she had once attended in Suzhou, where she hadn't found it so difficult. Now, she believed she could handle it with ease. After all, she was from the Duke's Mansion and her grandmother's beloved granddaughter.

Although she was attending a banquet at the soon-to-be-deceased Zhenguo Mansion, Lin Daiyu was confident that everyone would flatter her. She had forgotten that Wang Xifeng had asked someone to look after her in Suzhou. Furthermore, her father, Lin Ruhai, was a high-ranking local official, and everyone respected him. Therefore, she was respected and entertained in Suzhou.

However, in the capital, where every inch of land is valuable and everyone is a relative of the emperor, the situation is far from simple. Lin Daiyu did not realize this. She was overconfident, thinking that her status and position would earn her admiration and respect. This naive idea may bring her some unexpected setbacks and difficulties.