Spoilers for The Red Mansion, Daiyu’s mentality is broken

Lin Daiyu burst out laughing and couldn't help but said: "Yun'er, you are the only one with a tricky mouth."

"I went shopping today. Everything I saw was new and strange, so I bought a lot of things without realizing it."

"When I bought it, I realized that there was almost no room for it in the house. Where did I use all these things?"

"Moreover, these foods are still warm now! It would be a pity if they went bad after being left out overnight."

"That's why I called the sisters. You can choose what you like to eat. You can choose whatever you like."

Shi Xiangyun couldn't help but smile after hearing this: "If that's the case, then I won't be polite."

After saying that, he reached for a piece of rice cake and started eating it.

While greeting Xue Baoqin, Li Wei and other girls, he said, "You can eat whatever you like. Just grab whatever you like. Don't be polite."

Xue Baochai also stepped forward and took a bunch of mountain red sugar balls and started eating them.

Xue Baoqin and the other girls followed suit and started eating together unceremoniously.

Li Coco picked up a piece of fried eggplant and started eating it. She couldn't help but said, "Sister Lin is so nice. She can actually go shopping."

Lin Daiyu said with a smile: "I went out today, not specifically for shopping, but because Brother Huan asked me to go out to look at the house. I happened to pass by the street, so I bought these things."

Shi Xiangyun rolled his eyes and said, "Brother Bad, why did he ask you to go out and look at the house? He obviously meant to take you shopping!"

"Among our sisters, Sister Lin is the most blessed. She has found a good husband-in-law. Not to mention his outstanding literary talent, he actually dotes on Sister Lin so much."

Lin Daiyu's cheeks were blushing, a little annoyed, but also a little sweet.

She couldn't help but say: "Sister Yun, don't worry. If you are really envious, how about letting your bad brother take you in?"

Shi Xiangyun blushed with embarrassment and said to Xue Baochai: "Sister Bao, what do you think Sister Lin said? Can you forgive me?"

Xue Baochai smiled and said: "It's just a joke between sisters, why are they so angry? Okay, sister Yun, sit down and talk."

"By the way, are you interested in these things that Li'er bought? You might as well pick a few."

Being pulled by Xue Baochai to sit down, Shi Xiangyun couldn't help but look at Xue Baochai with a strange expression on his face, always feeling that something was wrong.

She felt that Sister Baochai had changed. In the past, although Sister Baochai had a gentle and generous personality, she had always been neutral and had never been so partial to Sister Lin.

Now she feels that Sister Bao is a little afraid of Sister Lin.

Seeing the confusion on Shi Xiangyun's face, Xue Baochai could only smile bitterly in her heart.

After her family came to the capital, her mother originally wanted her to marry Jia Baoyu.

However, because of something that happened in Rongguo Mansion, her mother finally regretted letting her marry into Rongguo Mansion.

But this back and forth delayed her, making it increasingly difficult to find her husband's family.

My brother kept talking about being a concubine for Brother Huan every day at home, but my mother no longer objected.

It's just because Brother Huan is still observing filial piety that he didn't get married.

I just had to wait for brother Huan's filial piety period to pass and Lin Daiyu to marry him, and I was afraid that he would marry him too.

By then, Lin Daiyu was the wife and she was just a concubine.

Although she is not married yet, but with this relationship, how do you ask her to be tough in front of Lin Daiyu?

None of the other sisters noticed anything wrong with Xue Baochai's reaction.

They were just envious of Lin Daiyu's good fortune and being able to find such a good son-in-law.

At this moment, Xue Baoqin's maid Xiaoluo quietly walked to Xue Baoqin and whispered.

It turned out that Xue Ding had something to ask Xue Baoqin and asked her to go out.

Xue Baoqin didn't know what happened to Xue Ding, so he hurriedly confessed to Lin Daiyu and left.

Before leaving, Lin Daiyu asked her to pick out a few more things to take away.

After leaving the Grand View Garden, Xue Baoqin drove straight to Xue Mansion.

Xue Ding currently lives in Xue Mansion, and he will return to Haitian Island in a few days.

There is absolutely no need to pack up a house and live in it.

After returning to Xue Mansion, Xue Baoqin entered the courtyard where Xue Ding lived.

After paying their respects, Xue Baoqin hurriedly asked: "Father, you called your daughter here, but what happened?"

The Mei family had just broken off their engagement a few days ago, which was an extremely humiliating thing for the woman. Xue Baoqin was naturally in a bad mood these days.

Now that he was suddenly called back by his father, Xue Baoqin was afraid that something would happen again.

Xue Ding couldn't help but said: "Qin'er, it's not a big deal, it's just a small matter that my father wants to tell you."

"Qin'er, what do you think of Brother Huan?"

For a moment, Xue Baoqin never thought of this.

She was a little surprised why her father would ask her this question, but Xue Baoqin still replied: "Father, Brother Huan San is naturally excellent."

"Not only is he talented in literature, but he is also a champion and valor in the military. He was named the Champion Marquis by His Majesty. He also promised a large sum of money and valued love and righteousness. He is naturally a first-class good man."

"I wonder why my father asked me this question?"

Xue Ding said with a smile: "In that case, how about letting you marry Brother Yu Huan as my concubine?"

"Originally, with our family's background, we were barely able to be a head wife. However, His Majesty has already decreed that Miss Lin will be betrothed to him as his wife."

"Secondly, the Mei family has just divorced. My father is thinking that if I find a small family for you, I may not be able to keep you."

"In that case, it would be better to simply betroth you to Brother Huan as my concubine. I wonder what do you think, Qin'er?"

When Xue Baoqin heard this, he couldn't help being surprised, happy and ashamed.

She has been paying attention to Jia Huan since she heard Jia Huan's poems a few years ago.

In the following years, Jia Huan would do one or several sensational things every year.

And everything Jia Huan did was favored by Xue Baoqin.

It's just because she has been engaged since she was a child and doesn't dare to think otherwise.

But in the dead of night, when people are sleeping, the figure of a young man will inevitably appear.

And when she entered the capital and saw Jia Huan with her own eyes, she felt even more famous than meeting him, and meeting him was better than being famous.

After being disowned by the Mei family, she suddenly heard that her father wanted her to marry Brother Huan as his concubine.

This suddenly made Xue Baoqin feel a little happy.

I would rather be a heroic concubine than a mediocre wife.

As long as she can marry Brother Huan, she is absolutely willing to become a concubine.

Thinking of this, Xue Baoqin lowered his head shyly and said, "It's all up to my father."

How did Xue Baoqin know that Xue Ding had already promised her out long ago?

Xue Ding also expected that Xue Baoqin would not object.

Now it was just as he expected.

Xue Ding couldn't help but said: "Qin'er, brother Huan is still in mourning, and he won't be born until next year."

"I have to wait until Miss Lin passes the door before I can take you in."

"There is no need to clarify the matter for the time being. You will live in the Grand View Garden."

"My father is going to Haitian Island in a few days. If anything happens, you can find your brother."

"If you encounter something that your brother can't solve, just go to Brother Huan for help." Hearing this, Xue Baoqin said shyly: "Well, I listen to my father."

"Father, I wonder what you are going to do when you go to Haitian Island this time?"

It turns out that even Xue Baoqin and Xue Biao didn't know about the existence of Haitian Island.

Now only Xue Ding knows about the entire second house.

Although Xue Ding runs Haitian Island, he does not actually stay on Haitian Island very often.

Even Xue Baoqin has been to Haitian Island, but she didn't know that Haitian Island was actually secretly controlled by her family.

Xue Ding explained to Xue Baoqin: "Qin'er, my father went to Haitian Island this time to help Brother Huan sell perfume and other goods overseas."

"As a father, you must show a certain ability. Once you marry into the Ningguo Mansion in the future, your status will become more stable."

In fact, there are some problems with what Xue Ding said.

It is true that if a woman's natal family has a strong family background, she will not be bullied in her husband's family.

But why should the father-in-law show a certain ability to make his daughter's position more stable?

He is just the father-in-law, not the father-in-law.

Fortunately, Xue Baoqin only felt shy and didn't think much about it.

She couldn't help but warned with concern: "Father, be careful when you go, and take care of yourself."

Xue Ding nodded and said: "Qin'er, just don't worry. I almost died once as a father, so I know how to cherish it more."

"As the saying goes, if you survive a catastrophe, you will have good fortune in the future. Just rest assured, Qin'er, you will be safe as a father."

The father and daughter talked for a while before Xue Baoqin said goodbye and left.

After returning to the Grand View Garden, Xue Baoqin was shy, sweet, and nervous for a while.

When she saw the sisters around her, she felt that others already knew her secret, and she was too shy to look at anyone.

For a moment, he became suspicious.

……

Let's say that Jia Huan waited until the day of Xiu Mu and went to Liu's house.

Seeing Liu Xianglian, Jia Huan chatted for a while and then expressed his intention to Liu Xianglian.

After hearing this, Liu Xianglian couldn't help but fall into thinking.

After a while, Liu Xianglian finally said: "Brother Huan, you know me."

"The reason why I went to serve in the Red Flame Army was partly to gain fame, and the other half was actually because of you, Brother Huan."

"If it weren't for you, I would definitely not join the Red Flame Army."

"This time Brother Huan has something to bring to my attention. Logically speaking, it is only right that I must agree without hesitation."

"It's just that now I am no longer alone, but have a family. I have to ask the third sister for her thoughts on this matter."

Jia Huan nodded and said, "Brother Liu, this is of course the right thing to do. Husband and wife are of the same mind, so naturally you have to ask the third sister."

Liu Xianglian nodded, apologized, got up and went to the inner room.

After meeting Third Sister You, Liu Xianglian asked about this matter.

After hearing this, Sanjie You couldn't help but said: "Husband, please don't worry about me for now. Just tell me what you are thinking in your heart."

Liu Xianglian said: "Your life and my life are all saved by Brother Huan."

"When I came to the Red Flame Army later, he even gave me a future. How could I not repay such kindness?"

"Let me tell you my thoughts about going to Haitian Island. Although if I go there, I will lose my future in the military."

"But after I go to Haitian Island, I can lead an army on my own and become a veritable general."

"Actually, deep down in my heart, I am willing to go."

"The only thing I care about is you."

Hearing what Liu Xianglian said, Sanjie You couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Huan, could it be that Brother Huan asked you to go to Haitian Island and wanted you to abandon me?"

"Still not letting you take me to Haitian Island? Even if he really doesn't let me go to Haitian Island with you, he must have his own considerations."

"It's not like you can never see me again. If you marry a chicken, follow the chicken, if you marry a dog, follow the dog. No matter where you go, I will always follow you."

"Ms. sir, if you want to go, just go and don't worry about me."

Liu Xianglian was greatly moved after hearing this. He hugged Third Sister You, turned around and walked out.

After seeing Jia Huan, Liu Xianglian couldn't help but ask: "Brother Huan, if I go to Haitian Island, can I take my third sister with me?"

Jia Huan smiled and said: "Of course it is possible. Even if you don't tell me, I will arrange for the third sister to go with you."

Hearing this, Liu Xianglian couldn't help but said: "In that case, I am willing to go to Haitian Island."

Jia Huan couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard Liu Xianglian agreed.

At this point, although Jia Huan has never been to Haitian Island, he doesn't know what Haitian Island is like.

However, the preliminary planning for Haitian Island has been completed.

In terms of business, with Xue Ding here, we can start trade with overseas countries.

Perfumes can currently be sold, but as for glass products, Jia Huan is not planning to sell them.

Because glass is also available overseas, and their history of producing glass is earlier than Bacteria.

Although the glass produced by Jia Huan's workshop is more refined, the difference is not too obvious and the profit is relatively low.

In the early stage, just selling perfume is enough, and then gradually, the number of products that can be sold can increase.

For example, Jia Huan plans to manufacture some luxury goods on Haitian Island.

Regardless of the big luxury brands in later generations, they are all based abroad.

There are no global luxury brands in China.

But in ancient times, real luxury goods still had to be found in China.

As long as it can be given some cultural flavor, coupled with some packaging and promotion, Jia Huan believes that it will not take long to create a luxury brand that is well-known overseas.

Business matters are easy to plan. For sale, just one perfume is enough for now, and other products will be added one after another.

At present, the main thing is to purchase some guns and their production processes from overseas, and then improve them.

Then let the Mo family produce brand new weapons.

In terms of management, since Jia Huan has prepared to move 10,000 to 20,000 Mohist children there.

Then the entire Haitian Island must be managed, and it will no longer be possible to govern by doing nothing as before.

At present, the population density of Haitian Island is still very small, far from saturation.

Fertility can be encouraged on Haitian Island and the population of Haitian Island can be multiplied as much as possible.

The last item, and the most important item, is of course to train an armed force on Haitian Island.

This is an armed force that listens specifically to one person, Jia Huan.

The army will be recruited with the Mohist disciples as the backbone and the young men from Haitian Island as ordinary soldiers.

With Liu Xianglian here, he will be able to train a strong army very quickly. (End of chapter)