The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 563 Domineering
In Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Lin Daiyu was silently shedding tears in front of the window.

Zijuan and Xueyan, the two maids, were worried and didn't know what to do. In fact, ever since the eldest master Jia She returned and immediately ordered people to arrest Master Huan San, Miss Lin was worried and couldn't sleep or eat, and she cried every day. A few days ago, Master Zhen led people to Tiewang Mountain, but strangely, after so many days, they still didn't return, and there was no news of Master Huan San, and his life or death was unknown. Miss Lin was worried every day, lost her appetite, and lost weight. Even the respiratory disease that had not recurred for almost a year recurred. She coughed constantly at night, tossed and turned, and couldn't fall asleep.

At this time, Jia Baoyu walked into Xiaoxiang Pavilion holding a vase of tea flowers, and said with a smile: "Sister Lin, the tea flowers are in bloom. I specially sent you a vase to ensure that the whole room is filled with its fragrance."

However, Lin Daiyu was obsessed with Jia Huan at this time. She was absent-minded and paid no attention to Jia Baoyu. She just held her cheek and shed tears silently outside the window. Zijuan and Xueyan didn't seem to be in the mood to pay attention to her.

Jia Baoyu was extremely embarrassed and put the vase on the windowsill, hoping to attract Lin Daiyu's attention.

"Sister Lin, look, I've brought you something new and interesting." Jia Baoyu took out a string of things that looked like nine linked rings, handed it to Lin Daiyu like offering a treasure, and said, "This is called the Golden Cicada Shedding its Shell, and it's even more interesting than the Nine Links. I studied it for a few days before I figured it out. Look, take out the small ring in the middle and it's solved..."

Cough cough cough...

Lin Daiyu suddenly started coughing violently, and Zijuan hurried forward and gently patted her back.

Xueyan frowned and said, "It must be that the tea flowers are too fragrant. Second Master Bao, please take them away quickly. Third Master Huan said that living in a place can change the body and nourishing the qi can change the qi. When the girl is ill, the room should be well ventilated and no incense should be lit."

Da Lian Bao's face flushed red, and he said angrily: "Besides studying and cheating to gain fame, what other skills does Jia Huan have? Can he mix rouge and powder, draw eyebrows and comb a bun? Why do you take everything he says as the standard? You are not even allowed to put flowers, what kind of logic is this?"

Xueyan muttered, "Master Huan San can do a lot of things. He is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. He can also compose music and write lyrics, make honeycomb coal and ice cream..."

Zijuan hurriedly stopped him and said, "What are you doing grinding your teeth, you little hooves? Hurry up and pour the young lady a glass of water." At the same time, she turned to Jia Baoyu and said, "The young lady has been feeling unwell for the past few days, and now she is sick again. Master Bao, please take care of her. I don't have time to entertain you right now. Go play somewhere else."

Zijuan tactfully sent them away, and Da Lianbao felt even more embarrassed. Seeing Lin Daiyu coughing and crying, he felt even worse. He had to pick up the bottle of peony flowers and left Xiaoxiang Pavilion in frustration.

Lin Daiyu drank a few sips of water and gradually stopped coughing. Xueyan said, "See, I told you that the flower was too fragrant, so just take it away."

Zijuan rolled her eyes at her and said, "Stop talking and go get some warm water to wash the girl's face."

Xueyan turned around and went out to get some water. Lin Daiyu grabbed Zijuan's hand and said, "Sister, my heart is beating so fast. Something must have happened to my brother Huan. If anything happens to my brother Huan, I will die!"

Zijuan was secretly surprised when she heard this, and comforted her, "Young lady, don't let your imagination run wild and scare yourself. Third Master Huan went through so much in the south, and he was able to escape danger in the end. Moreover, Third Master won six prizes in a row, which means he is not an ordinary person. He must be blessed by great luck, and he will be safe this time."

"But why is there no news yet?" Lin Daiyu sobbed.

Zijuan said: "No news is actually better, at least it means that Master Zhen has not caught him."

Lin Daiyu felt relieved after hearing this and nodded, "That makes sense."

Zijuan smiled and said, "As the saying goes, too much care can lead to confusion. Miss is too concerned about Third Master Huan, which is why she has wild thoughts. I was the one who got confused first. Look at you. You have become so thin in just a few days. Now you are sick again. When Third Master returns safely and sees you, won't he be heartbroken?"

Lin Daiyu blushed when she heard this and spat, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Zijuan said with a smile, "I don't know who said she couldn't live anymore. Sigh, the young lady and the Third Master love each other, I know it, but the truth will come out eventually, and the elders have to give their approval. If Third Master Huan really loves you, he should have told the old lady and the wife as soon as possible."

Lin Daiyu blushed and lowered her head, saying, "Brother Huan hasn't even been crowned yet, there's no need to rush. Now something like this has happened, what if the world really changes?"

Lin Daiyu became worried again as she spoke, and Zijuan also had a look of concern. If the retired emperor succeeded in restoring the throne, then the world would really change completely. The eldest master and Master Zhen would have the final say in this family from now on. Looking at the character of these two people, it would be a disaster!

At this moment, Feng'er, a maid from Yueweiju, came in crying and said, "Miss Lin, please save Sister Ping'er!"

Lin Daiyu and Zijuan were shocked when they heard this and asked hurriedly what was going on.

Feng Er cried, "The eldest master fell in love with Yuan Yang and wanted to take her as a concubine, but the old lady refused and scolded the eldest master, and then the situation calmed down. But the eldest master fell in love with Sister Ping Er and asked Wang Shanbao to kidnap her. Qing Wen slapped Wang Shanbao, and the evil woman got angry and wanted to kidnap Sister Qing Wen as well."

Lin Daiyu was shocked and angry. Zijuan said anxiously, "You are so confused. If you don't ask the old lady and the mistress first, it's useless to ask our daughter. Our daughter is already living under someone else's roof. How can she get ahead of the master?"

Lin Daiyu sighed, "At this moment, I'm afraid that the old lady and the mistress can't do anything to my uncle. My second uncle is still in prison, and my eldest uncle has absolute power in the mansion. Well, I'll go and take a look."

Lin Daiyu hurried to Yueweiju and found Jia Tanchun was also there, having a fierce quarrel with Wang Shanbao's wife. Ping'er and Qingwen cried and hugged each other, hiding behind Jia Tanchun. Several strong women brought by Wang Shanbao's wife were holding ropes and were about to tie people up.

"Miss San, please get out of the way. Don't meddle in other people's business." Wang Shanbao's wife yelled at the top of her voice, like a proud African hyena. Jia Tanchun was so angry that her eyes turned red. She raised her hand and slapped Wang Shanbao's wife, shouting, "Who do you think you are? You dog slave, get out!"

Wang Shanbao's wife was hit and half of her face was burning. She couldn't help but get angry and ashamed. In the past, when Jia Huan was in power, she was still afraid of Jia Tanchun. Now Jia Huan is nowhere to be found. The eldest master has the final say in the family, and the eldest mistress has also become the housekeeper. The previously high-ranking Mrs. Wang has also taken the initiative to retreat. How dare you, a bastard girl, to challenge me?

"Little whore, I think you are tired of living, and you dare to hit me." Wang Shanbao's wife rushed forward and was about to slap Jia Tanchun in the face like a flying hen whose butt was poked.

"How dare you, old dog!"

"Bitch!"

Shishu and Cuimo immediately rushed forward to protect their master. Qingwen and Ping'er also joined in the beating. They grabbed her face and pulled her hair, and in an instant they beat Wang Shanbao's wife until she screamed like a pig being slaughtered.

Although those strong women were brought by Wang Shanbao's wife, they originally disliked Wang Shanbao's wife and were grateful for Jia Huan's kindness, so they just watched Anle and did not come forward to help.

Jia Tanchun was not someone who was easy to bully, so she took the opportunity to slap Wang Shanbao's wife a few times, making her see stars.

"How dare you! You are a rebellion!" With a loud shout, the eldest wife appeared. Seeing her confidant being beaten by several people, she was so angry that she jumped to her feet.

When the strong women saw the eldest wife coming, they pretended to step forward to stop the fight and rescued Wang Shanbao's wife.

"Madam, please help me." Wang Shanbao's wife cried and threw herself in front of Madam Xing. Her cheeks were swollen like a pig's head, her neck was covered with bloody marks from scratches, and her clothes were torn. She looked both embarrassed and funny.

Mrs. Xing was extremely angry and said angrily, "This is a rebellion. Tie up and beat all these little whores who beat others, and then sell them to the pimping shop."

Jia Tanchun said calmly, "The eldest wife is so arrogant, she doesn't even ask the reason, and she wants to beat and sell people as soon as she comes?"

Mrs. Xing was now in great power, and even Mrs. Wang did not dare to offend her. It was really unreasonable for a young girl like Jia Tanchun to be so arrogant to her. She sneered and said, "Tanchun, how can you talk to your elders with such an attitude? Not to mention you, even your short-lived aunt would not dare to be presumptuous in front of me. You are a concubine's daughter, and you really don't know what to do."

Jia Tanchun said coldly, "It's not the loudness of the voice that is right. Although I, Jia Tanchun, am a concubine's daughter, I am not someone that a bitch like her can bully." She pointed at Wang Shanbao's wife and said, "This lowly maid just insulted me as a little whore and tried to beat up her master. She is lawless and has no regard for the superior or the inferior. Isn't it right for me to beat her? If the eldest lady wants to hold someone responsible, then go after me. It has nothing to do with others because I asked them to do it."

Madam Xing glared at Wang Shanbao's wife, who said awkwardly, "It was the Third Miss who scolded me first and slapped me in the face, so I spoke without thinking."

Jia Tanchun sneered, "I am the master, can I not beat you or scold you? If you have the guts, go to the old lady and seek justice!"

Wang Shanbao's wife was speechless.

Madam Xing said coldly, "What a sharp tongue you have. No wonder people say that Tan'er is so capable. It's a pity that she was not born into Madam's womb. A concubine's daughter is still a concubine's daughter. Well, I won't argue with you today. Come, take Ping'er to serve the eldest master."

The strong women did not dare to disobey and wanted to step forward to kidnap the person. Ping'er's face turned pale and she looked at Jia Tanchun for help.

Jia Tanchun was also deeply desperate at this time. Her eyes turned red and she shed tears of humiliation. After all, she was just a weak woman. If Mrs. Xing really wanted to use force, she would not be able to stop it in the end. "Brother Huan, where are you? Come back soon!"

Seeing that Ping'er was about to be kidnapped, Lin Daiyu suddenly said, "Stop!"

Madam Xing frowned: "Girl Lin, this is none of your business!"

Lin Daiyu said softly, "Aunt, I want to talk to you alone."

Mrs. Xing said impatiently, "Your uncle is still waiting for Ping'er to serve him. If you have anything to say, please talk to him when you have time."

Lin Daiyu had no choice but to speak frankly: "If you let Ping'er go, we will give you all the deeds to our property in Suzhou."

Mrs. Xing's eyes lit up. She and Jia She had long coveted Lin Ruhai's inheritance. They had sent Jia Lian to Yangzhou to take care of Lin Ruhai's funeral in order to get all the Lin family's inheritance back. But Jia Huan had messed it up, and she had always felt resentful about it. Now that she heard that Lin Daiyu was going to hand it over on her own initiative, she was overjoyed. She quickly pulled Lin Daiyu aside and said with a smile, "Are you serious, Miss Lin?"

Lin Daiyu nodded and said, "As long as my uncle promises to let Ping'er go and not touch anyone in Huandi's house, all the land of the Lin family in Suzhou will be offered to him with both hands."

(End of this chapter)