The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 13

In the dead of night and the cold wind outside the house, Jia Tanchun was about to go to bed and sleep peacefully. When he found that the cubicle was still lit, he quietly lifted the curtain and walked in. He asked with a smile, "Sister Lin, why is she still restless?"

Lin Daiyu was sitting under the lamp in a daze at the moment, her eyes were reddish, and her eyelashes were wet, as if she had just cried, when she saw Jia Tanchun coming in, she turned her head and wiped it embarrassedly.

Yingge (later renamed Zijuan), the eldest maid sent by Jiamu to serve Lin Daiyu, said with a smile, "Miss Lin is sad."

Jia Tanchun was startled and said: "Sister Lin is not used to living here? If you feel wronged, just say it, don't hide it in your heart."

Lin Daiyu quickly shook her head and said, "No, everyone treated me very well. I just came here today, and I caused Brother Bao's madness. If I broke that piece of jade, wouldn't it be my fault?"

Jia Tanchun suddenly smiled and said: "So it's because of this, so let's stop. I'm afraid there will be more bizarre jokes than this in the future. If you feel sad for Brother Bao's behavior, I'm afraid you won't be able to feel sad. Don't worry too much."

Lin Daiyu felt a little relieved when she heard the words, and asked curiously: "I heard that the second brother Bao was born with a jade in his mouth, but is it that piece of jade? There seems to be writing on it."

Jia Tanchun nodded and said: "Yes, if Sister Lin wants to see it, she can ask Second Brother Bao to borrow it. Second Brother Bao has always been very kind to sisters, and there is nothing that cannot be borrowed."

"That's not necessary." Lin Daiyu shook her head hastily. Jia Baoyu's absurdity and madness frightened her when they met for the first time.

Jia Tanchun smiled and said: "It's late at night, sister Lin go to bed early, and I'll take you to familiarize yourself with the environment when I get up tomorrow morning." After finishing speaking, he went out.

Lin Daiyu went to bed and lay down, put out the lamps and candles, and listened to the wind outside the house but could not sleep. For a while, she missed her father Lin Ruhai who was far away in the south of the Yangtze River.

Of course, the one who impressed Lin Daiyu the most was Jia Baoyu. Although the behavior of this cousin who was born with jade was absurd, she had the only handsome appearance she had ever seen in her life, and she also had a sense of déjà vu, which was really strange.

In addition, Jia Huan, who was young, steady, simple and handsome, exuding a bookish air, also left a deep impression on Lin Daiyu, and Jia Huan's temperament was a bit like her father Lin Ruhai, which made her feel good at first sight. In addition, if Jia Huan hadn't "speaking of righteousness", she would have lived in the same room with her cousin Jia Baoyu. Thinking about it, she felt embarrassed, so she was very grateful to Jia Huan.

Lin Daiyu recalled all the scenes at that time, and even suspected that Jia Huan's sudden fall was intentional. Otherwise, why would he suddenly fall down with the stool when he was sitting well?Anyway, no matter whether Jia Huan fell for real or flopped, it objectively prevented Jia Baoyu from throwing the jade, and seeing how nervous his grandmother was at that time, that piece of jade was obviously very important, and it would be terrible if it broke.

Lin Daiyu thought about it on the bed, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that Jia Huan fell on purpose, and remembered Jia Huan's secret suggestion when drinking tea after dinner, and she felt even more grateful to this person in her heart.There are really weird people in Jia's mansion!

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The courtyard where Wang Xifeng lives is also located on the left side of Rongguo Mansion, just behind Jiamu’s Courtyard, forming a courtyard of its own, with corner gates communicating with Jiamu and the middle road of Jia’s Mansion.

Wang Xifeng and Jia Lian had only been married for two years, and they were in the stage of inseparable love. They were also young and energetic. Although the weather was cold tonight, the two still had a big fight.

Wang Xifeng has a beautiful appearance, in the prime of his youth, with a slim figure, fair skin and smooth skin, which makes Jia Lian, a playboy, linger on and love him so much, he does not hesitate to let go. He said with a smile, "A strange thing happened in our mansion recently, do you know?"

Wang Xifeng asked with a smile while holding her fragrant cheeks: "What's so strange?"

"Huan'er, this kid looks like a different person, do you think it's strange?"

Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "So you were talking about Huan Laosan. I thought it was a strange thing. Ever since he was kicked by a donkey last time, Huan Laosan has indeed changed a lot. He not only behaves well, but also speaks well, but he is not quite at ease. Today, Tan Yatou took him to show his face to the old lady. He was out of control and made Baoyu unhappy. You know, the old lady loves Baoyu most. Then he was kicked out."

Jia Lian immediately became interested when she heard the words, and quickly asked what was going on, Wang Xifeng said: "I came back after eating with the old lady, so Ping'er heard what happened later from Yuanyang."

Wang Xifeng told the story, and Jia Lian curled her lips and said, "It's nothing. After all, men and women are different. Baoyu is really not suitable to live with Sister Lin. Huan'er probably thinks it's wrong, so I mentioned it. I didn't mean to be against Baoyu, right. Huan'er is so old, what scheming can you have? Are you thinking too much?"

Wang Xifeng sneered and said, "You won't say that when you see Lao San Huan. His eyes and demeanor are something that a seven-year-old child can have? And the words he taught Aunt Zhao before, such as being wise and courteous, father loving and respectful, mother loving and filial, is something a seven-year-old can say?"

Jia Lian said disapprovingly: "You don't read books, how can you understand this? These principles are all in books. What's so surprising and worth making a fuss about?"

Wang Xifeng was illiterate, which was not only her shortcoming, but also her rebellion. When she heard Jia Lian's sarcasm, she immediately pushed Jia Lian away as if her tail had been stepped on, and said with a sneer, "Yes, I don't read, I don't know a single word, and I don't understand the principles of father and son. Stay away from me quickly, so as not to pollute your second son Lian."

Although Jia Lian was annoyed, it was cold outside and the black lights were blind, so naturally he didn't want to go out and suffer, and when he saw his wife's annoyed beauty, his heart softened immediately, and he leaned forward with a flattering face and said, "I just said something unpleasant, and I don't have to be so angry. It's my fault. It's my indiscretion. You're right. The third ring is really a big kid, and he wanted to compete with Baoyu at a young age. It's beyond his control, hehe, but What does this have to do with us? Come on, I seem to be able to do it again now, how about serving you again?"

As soon as Jia Lian said that, he rolled on the saddle and got on the horse. Wang Xifeng half pushed and half agreed, and it became a good thing.At the end of the matter, Jia Lian fell on the bed exhausted, but Wang Xifeng became more interested in talking, put his arms around Jia Lian's neck and said, "By the way, I heard from Li Shi'er who is beside the master that Mr. Huan wrote a poem at the master's place today, and won a lottery from a guest, ten taels of silver."

Jia Lian hummed feebly and said: "I've also heard that Huan'er used to write like a dog, but after being wounded by a donkey, he can write poems. It's really weird. Could it be that he's really enlightened?"

Wang Xifeng said triumphantly: "Look, I said that Huan Laosan is now a monster, and he can't be regarded as a six-year-old child at all. If he doesn't have some scheming and courage, he dares to go to the master to show off his talents on purpose, and then run to the old lady to show his face?"

Jia Lian said thoughtfully: "It seems to be the case. Does Huan'er really want to compete with Baoyu?"

Wang Xifeng sneered and said: "What's so strange, as the saying goes, like a mother, like a son, Aunt Zhao is a restless master, and she has long wanted to replace the wife, but it's just useless. In the past, Huan Laosan was also a useless person, but now it's different, and we can't take it lightly."

Jia Lian smiled and said, "It's just a bastard. Don't be too flattering about what troubles you can make. Go to sleep." After speaking, he yawned and snored like thunder.

Wang Xifeng couldn't help staring, but she was very tired after tossing about twice, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

The young couple Wang Xifeng slept soundly, but Mrs. Wang was sleepless tonight. Although her husband Jia Zheng had dinner with her in the evening, he went to sleep in Aunt Zhao’s room at night.

Although Jia Zheng didn't say clearly that he was hiring tutors for Jia Huan, he obviously intended to cultivate them vigorously, and he didn't know what Jia Yucun said in front of the master, so that the master was so interested in Jia Huan.

In the past, Jia Huan was just a pile of mud that couldn't support the wall, so Mrs. Wang didn't care at all, but now she was anxious. If Jia Huan, a concubine, really became famous, and even surpassed Baoyu in terms of fame in the future, coupled with the master's love for Aunt Zhao, wouldn't her status as a wife be in jeopardy?No, absolutely cannot let such a thing happen!
Mrs. Wang was both worried and regretful. If she had known that Jia Huan had suddenly opened her eyes, she might as well have been kicked to death by a donkey, so that she would not have to worry about it now.

(End of this chapter)