Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

Jia Zheng knelt on the ground with a solemn expression. His mind kept replaying the loving kindness his father Jia Daishan had shown him. Then he compared it to the beating he had given Jia Baoyu. He felt overwhelmed with shame and said to Mrs. Jia, "Mother, I know I was wrong. I will never hit Baoyu again. I am deeply ashamed." Seeing Jia Zheng's words, Mrs. Jia took the opportunity to say, "Zheng'er! Baoyu is still young. He was born with a jade in his mouth. He will surely be made a marquis and a prime minister in the future." Jia Zheng thought of the strange vision at Jia Baoyu's birth and felt that Mrs. Jia's words made sense. He said, "I will follow your instructions, mother!"

Jia Baoyu was sprawled on the bed, a quilt covering his buttocks. The maids stood by the bed, chatting and joking with him. Xiren came over with a bowl of medicine, sat down beside the bed, and asked gently, "Does it hurt?" Jia Baoyu looked at Xiren's face, held her delicate hand, and said, "It hurt a lot, but seeing your caring eyes, it doesn't hurt anymore. You look especially beautiful today. I wonder what your rouge tastes like today." After saying this, he was about to kiss Xiren. Xiren shyly pushed Jia Baoyu away and said angrily, "Drink the medicine well. I'll get you some cakes."

At this moment, Yuanyang arrived and, smiling, asked Baoyu how he was doing. Baoyu, with a grimace, said he was in great pain. Yuanyang consoled him, saying she'd see a doctor. Yuanyang then inquired about who had told Lady Jia about this. Upon learning it was Xiren, she scoffed and scolded him. She then mentioned Lin Daiyu's fainting from crying, which made Baoyu feel a little guilty. Finally, Yuanyang had Baoyu given a new quilt and instructed the maids to take good care of him.

Xiren came in with a plate of exquisite snacks, placed it on the table, and said softly, "Eat something quickly to fill your stomach." Baoyu struggled to get up and leaned against the head of the bed.

At this time, there was a commotion outside the house. It turned out that Sanchun came to visit with a group of servants. A hint of surprise flashed in Baoyu's eyes, but then a look of pain appeared.

The three sisters walked into the room and asked about Baoyu's injuries with concern. Xiren quickly bowed to them, but the three sisters smiled and asked Xiren to excuse herself. They sat down beside Baoyu, carefully examined his wound, and sighed softly.

"This injury is not light, you need to recuperate for a period of time. I brought some high-quality medicinal herbs, I hope they can help your recovery." Yingchun said gently.

Baoyu nodded gratefully. "Thank you for your concern, Second Sister. I will get better soon." Yingchun smiled slightly. "You're welcome. There's no need to be so formal between you and me."

Afterwards, the sisters started chatting with Baoyu, and the topic gradually turned to poetry and prose. The two of them had a great time talking, and Baoyu's mood gradually brightened.

Tanchun smiled and said, "I heard that you wrote a new poem a few days ago. Could you read it to me?" Baoyu agreed happily. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly coughed. Xiren hurriedly handed him a cup of warm water and looked at him with concern. After drinking the water, Baoyu felt a little better and recited softly: "I can't stop shedding my tears of longing and throwing red beans. The spring willows and flowers are blooming in the painting building. I can't sleep well after the wind and rain at dusk. I can't forget the new and old sorrows." Everyone listened quietly and was deeply moved by his poem. Xichun couldn't help but sigh: "It's a good poem! But there seems to be some sadness in it."

Baoyu smiled slightly and explained, "It's just that the scene reminded me of something." As he was speaking, a burst of laughter came from outside. It turned out to be Qin, the wife of Jia Rong from the Ningguo Mansion. As soon as she entered the door, she shouted, "Uncle Bao, are you feeling better? I came to see you specially." Baoyu hurriedly got up to greet her, "Thank you, nephew and wife, for your concern. I'm fine now." Qin looked at Baoyu and said with a smile, "Looking at your condition, you still need to rest more. I brought you some supplements to nourish your body." Baoyu thanked Qin, and everyone chatted for a while. Finally, the three sisters and Qin told Baoyu to have a good rest, and then left together. After Xiren sent everyone away, she returned to Baoyu and sat with him silently. Baoyu looked at Xiren, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Jia Baoyu's eyes were like two bright gemstones, sparkling with mischievous light, and his face was as gorgeous as a blooming flower, overflowing with youthful vitality. And Xiren was like a delicate and beautiful flower, exuding an enchanting fragrance.

"Sister, do you know? Your eyes are like two bright gems, sparkling with gentle light. Your face is like a blooming flower, full of youthful vitality. And I, like a naughty little monkey, jumping around you, bringing you endless joy." Jia Baoyu said to Xiren with a playful look on his face.

"Oh, Baoyu, you really know how to make people happy." Xiren's face flushed slightly and she said coquettishly.

"Sister, do you know? Your smile is as beautiful as the flowers blooming in spring." Jia Baoyu continued to tease with a smirk on his face.

"Baoyu, if you say that again, I won't pay any attention to you." Xiren pouted and turned away pretending to be angry.

"Sister, don't be angry, I'm just telling the truth." Jia Baoyu quickly explained.

"Baoyu, you are such a naughty little monkey." Xiren said with a smile.