A journey to the heavens starting from the Red Mansion

Chapter 217
Jinling Xue Mansion.

This is the season of revival for all things, and the flowers in the courtyard are in full bloom, attracting many butterflies.

As the richest of the four major families in Jinling, even though he is getting weaker day by day, his heritage is still there.

It has a more luxurious courtyard than a third-grade official like Lin Mansion, which is magnificent and equipped with everything.

Luxury reveals tranquility, and the exquisite hand-painted verandahs and hanging flower doors, coupled with numerous rockery embellishments, make this courtyard lifelike and naturally beautiful.

The screen window next to the corridor is half open. The peace of the afternoon and the quiet environment are perfect for people in the courtyard to rest.

At this time, sitting on the couch in the room was a young girl with an exquisite appearance.

Even though he is still young, he looks quiet and dignified. He is holding a book of poems in his hands and concentrating on savoring the wonderful world in the book.

At this moment, a woman walked in with a cup of nourishing food in her hand, breaking the picturesque scenery.

The man placed the meal behind the red sandalwood table and smiled warmly.

"My son, at such a good time, why don't you take a rest? The doctors have told you to pay more attention to rest and recuperate your body. Why don't you listen?"

The woman is none other than Mrs. Xue Wang, the head of the Xue family, sister of Mrs. Wang, and the famous Aunt Xue in the Red Mansion.

And the demure girl in front of her is none other than Xue Baochai and Xue Pangpang in the world of Red Mansions.

Hearing this, Baochai put down the book in her hand, raised it and looked at Aunt Xue with a faint smile, and said: "Mom, I think reading can better recuperate the spirit. You should also take more rest, there are other people who can do this."

Aunt Xue smiled and said: "It's okay, idle time is idle. It's normal for a mother to do something for her son."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh: "It would be great if your brother was as sensible as you. They both have the same mother, so why are their personalities so different?"

Baochai wondered, "What happened to brother?"

Aunt Xue said helplessly: "I asked your brother's wet nurse, Auntie Ye, and she said that your brother is often away from home and idles outside every day. He is such an adult and doesn't know how to make progress at all."

Baochai laughed when he heard this and said: "My brother is still young now, and he doesn't have any bad habits. He will get better in the future. There are no records in history books about people who were young and frivolous, but achieved great success a few years later."

Aunt Xue smiled bitterly and said: "My son, you still don't know what kind of character your brother is? If he could change his mind and turn back as a prodigal, he would be willing to die on the spot even if he is afraid of it."

Baochai shook his head and said, "Mom, there's no need to say such depressing words. My brother is also a man of distinction. If he works harder, he will achieve great results."

Aunt Xue sighed and said: "Speaking of it, among the three major families that are in the same spirit as ours, the only outstanding one is Jia Jia Baoyu, the others are mediocre, and your brother is considered good among them."

When Baochai heard this, he was not so optimistic. He frowned elegantly and looked worried in his eyes.

How could she, such a careful person, not know that Xue Pan could not hold up a wall even with mud? If he were placed in a wealthy family, his unspeakable flaws would definitely bring down a family.

He also likes to be masculine, attracts actors and actresses, and likes to mingle with other playboys from powerful families.

Compared to the current situation where the Xue family is getting weaker and weaker, I don’t know if they can still hold on.

Seemingly sensing Baochai's worry, Aunt Xue smiled and comforted her. "Don't worry too much, dear girl. Most of the powerful families like your mother and I are like this. I believe your brother also has sense of propriety. In the future, he will be like the prodigal son in the play, from a swinger to a Wake up and shock everyone."

Only then did Baochai understand what Aunt Xue meant, and she said with a strange expression: "Mom, after all you talk, do you think that my brother will understand later and start studying hard?"

Aunt Xue smiled awkwardly and said: "I also know that the possibility is unlikely, but there is always a bit of hope, right? Your brother is a little dazed, but he has always listened to others' advice. I think he also understands that our Xue family needs him to reorganize the family. , I wonder if I should help him find a good teacher."

Hearing this, Baochai lowered his head and thought for a moment, then slowly shook his head and said, "If my brother could really listen to the teacher's instructions and study hard, he wouldn't have run away from the Imperial College in Jinling. No matter how much we try to persuade him, we are still not as professional as the teachers at the Imperial College. It can be seen that we can only let my brother wake up on his own."

Hearing this, Aunt Xue had the hope of shattering her fantasy and said softly: "I also understand this truth, but since your father passed away, I don't have the same deterrent power as your father, and your brother has become more and more depraved."

"This reminds me more and more of how he worked hard in the past. I dream about him changing his ways every day, hoping that he can continue to walk on the right path. Your aunt will also think so later, what should I do? If so, I will die immediately. I have the nerve to meet your father."

As he spoke, tears rolled down his eyes.

Baochai felt uncomfortable when she heard the words, and based on her understanding of Xue Pan, she would never think about it.

Because she knew that without that tall and stern figure urging Xue Pan, even if Xue Pan suddenly woke up and went to school for a few days to quit all kinds of bad habits.

But it will never last long, and it will even get worse after a while...

At the same time, she realized more clearly that her mother would not think as calmly as she did about her eldest son.

When it comes to her brother, on the surface her mother, Aunt Xue, is always scolding, but in her heart she is doting and loving to the bottom of her heart.

Otherwise, Xue Pan would not have fallen so quickly after his father's death. In addition to his lax nature, it was also due to the failure of his loving mother.

After thinking about it, Baochai chuckled and said, "Why do you cry, Mom? Now compared to other people of the same age, my brother is inferior to Jia Baoyu. When he is a few years older, he will understand that if he catches up a little, he will definitely be as good as his predecessors." style."

Aunt Xue sighed, wiped her tears with a brocade handkerchief and said, "Why don't I understand this truth? But seeing him becoming more and more decadent and idle, I still feel sorry for the entrustment your father gave him before his death. We must not leave the Xue family with no heirs."

Baochai smiled and said: "Isn't this simple? Waiting for years to go to Jia's house to get Buddhist scriptures, look for my aunt's treasures, learn from each other and promote each other, it will be better than doing nothing in Jinling."

Aunt Xue nodded and said softly: "That's fine, I also want to see the Jia Jia Baoyu that your aunt often praised in her letters."

At this moment, an attendant of the old grandma hurriedly ran into the courtyard and said hurriedly: "Madam, miss, the uncle has been beaten and is lying in the lobby with blood."

Aunt Xue's face turned pale when she heard this, and she screamed: "My son was beaten?"

Xue Baochai also looked surprised and asked, "Can I invite a doctor?"

The old woman quickly explained: "I heard that a young man was beaten on the street just now, but I don't know why the followers didn't stop him. The doctor also went to call him, and he must be here soon."

Aunt Xue had tears in her eyes and said hurriedly: "You are a sinner, take me there quickly."

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(End of this chapter)