Red Mansion: Picking up a Lin Daiyu

Chapter 50 Accident
Rongxitang,
After Yue Ling left, the atmosphere in the hall began to improve.

Wang Ziteng saw that Jia She and Jia Zheng looked unhappy, so he comforted them, "We can't rush this matter. The Qin Palace is at a critical moment now, and there must not be any mistakes. But don't worry, our four families will prosper together and suffer together. We will definitely help you think of a solution."

Shi Nai nodded and said, "I'll write to my third brother and ask him to keep an eye out for news about the old Duke."

Jia She bowed and said, "Thank you very much."

Then he turned to the Wang brothers and said, "As for the marriage between the two families, I will discuss it with the old lady later and give you a reply as soon as possible."

Wang Zisheng, who was standing by, stood up and said, "Don't worry, don't rush. Let's put the old master first. It's not a big deal if we delay it for a few months for our children's private affairs..."

……

After seeing off the guests, Rongqing Hall returned to peace.

Grandmother Jia sat high up in the hall, resting with her eyes closed. Beside her, some were fanning themselves, some were shaking their whisks, some were burning incense, and the maids were each doing their own job.

After Jia She and Jia Zheng came into the hall, the perceptive maid Yuanyang led the other maids out, leaving the masters of the Jia family alone in the hall to discuss matters.

Hearing the noise, Jia's mother slowly opened her eyes, looked down at her two sons, and sighed, "Did you get any news?"

Jia She cupped his hands and said, "It's almost certain. The Prince Qin's Mansion should have no connection with the Northern Barbarians. Your Highness is worrying too much."

Grandmother Jia nodded slightly and asked, "What do the Wang family and the Shi family mean?"

Jia She thought for a moment and replied, "The Shi family should still be united with my family and want to help find out the news about my father at the border. As for the Wang family... I'm afraid there are changes."

Grandmother Jia narrowed her eyes slightly, her face showing an unusually fierce look. She leaned on her phoenix-headed cane with both hands and said angrily, "It's needless to say that the Shi family is the same. The Wang family is probably trying to bet on both sides again. Wang Ziteng, where did he leave me, an old woman?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Jia Zheng's face became extremely ugly.

Jia She was secretly pleased and asked, "If the Qin Palace could help, that would be great, but it's a pity that this road is not feasible. I wonder if we should also learn from the Wang family and bet on both sides. It seems that there is still a chance for Yue Ling to fight for it."

Grandmother Jia shook her head and said, "Everything should be based on the safety of the old master. As long as the old master is here, no matter who takes the throne, the world will not change."

Jia She nodded repeatedly and continued to add firewood, "What about the marriage proposed by the Wang family?"

"We can't let them play tricks on me anymore. Apart from Wang Xifeng, I don't agree to marrying him, even if it's Wang Ziteng's daughter!"

Wang Xifeng's father is the eldest of the Wang family and inherited the title of the Wang family. She is naturally the apple of the Wang family's eye. Only when Wang Xifeng marries into the mansion can the relationship between the two families be more firmly bound. Grandmother Jia sees this very clearly.

Seeing Jia She's embarrassment, Jia's mother ordered again: "Tell the Wang family in my name that I have watched Feng Ge'er grow up since she was a child, and I know her background very well. I only like her. If you choose another girl, then this marriage will not be included. Let's see if they dare to turn against me!"

Grandmother Jia was already angry and quite dissatisfied with the Wang family's behavior. As Wang Ziteng's brother-in-law, Jia Zheng could not just stand by and watch. He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Grandfather, it's hot and dry today, please don't get angry. As for the marriage of the Wang family, I will go back and explain it to Madam, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

Grandmother Jia took a few deep breaths, and after a long while, her flushed face returned to normal. "Okay, everyone go down and do your work. Be careful and don't make any more mistakes."

……

The moon is dim and the stars are sparse. Even the wind is muggy on that midsummer night.

In the small courtyard, a few birds were singing on the treetops, and unknown insects were chirping under the trees, creating a peaceful scene.

Supported by Zijuan, Lin Daiyu stepped into the door. Now that she was home, she no longer had to feel tense. She walked into her room happily, accompanied by the melody.

As soon as she stepped into the Rongguo Mansion, she had to behave like a daughter of a marquis at all times. Even her pace was carefully taught to her, for fear of being impolite in her dealings with others.

Now she sat comfortably beside the desk, her cheek supported by her hand, her frowning brows relaxed, the sparkle reappearing in her eyes, and she breathed softly.

Moreover, Xueyan, who had eaten so much in Rongguo Mansion that she was so full that she started to lie on the couch as soon as she entered the house, totally losing her composure. She had become so familiar with Yue Ling that she didn't care that he was still in the room, and was already indulging herself.

Yue Ling looked at the little girls with a slight smile on his face.

Yue Ling naturally would not teach them to be restrained and observe etiquette. In his eyes, it was a good thing for them to be able to live a carefree life like this.

Sitting next to Lin Daiyu, Yue Ling took the inkstone and ground the ink while saying, "If you still don't write back to Lord Lin, I will find a time tomorrow and send it to you as soon as possible."

Lin Daiyu nodded, stood up, rolled up her sleeves, picked up the thin-handled brush, and dipped it lightly in ink.

Just as he was about to write, he stopped and hesitated, poking his forehead with the pen, thinking: "Uncle Yue, where do you think I should start writing?"

Lin Daiyu looked at Yue Ling and saw him raise his eyebrows, so she quickly changed the subject, "Brother Yue?"

Yue Ling nodded slightly, "Let's start with your own current situation, so that your father doesn't worry, and finally be considerate of Lord Lin and ask him to pay more attention to his own body."

Lin Daiyu rolled her eyes and started writing again, while Yue Ling quietly accompanied her.

The sultry weather caused beads of sweat to appear on Yue Ling's forehead, but he was completely unaware of it and continued to concentrate on watching Lin Daiyu write.

Zijuan stood behind the two of them, fanning herself, and intentionally or unintentionally leaned towards Yue Ling. As the room became peaceful and harmonious, her mind gradually drifted away...

……

Imperial Palace, Hall of Mental Cultivation,

Dai Quan hurried in, kowtowed to Emperor Yuan Qing who was lying quietly on the couch, and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is here again."

A slight sigh was heard from the dragon bed.

"I have told her many times that this time is different from the past. They must recognize their mistakes. The punishment was already very light. How can I forgive their sins?"

"If it is, I will go and persuade him right away."

Soon, Dai Quan walked out of the palace, and in front of him was a woman in palace dress wearing a phoenix coronet and bridal robe, who glared at him angrily.

"You little dog slave, I have told you so many times that Dalang has realized his fault. Why can't he come back to the palace to see me? You have been eating vegetarian food in the temple all day without even a whiff of oil. If you really reflect on your mistakes for a year, wouldn't you be skinny and unrecognizable?"

Dai Quan tried to comfort her, "Your Highness, please don't be anxious. His Majesty has just gone to bed, so you can't make a fuss here. Please follow me."

After making way for the corridor, where no one was around, Dai Quan finally spoke the truth: "The fault of His Royal Highness Prince Kang has been determined by imperial decree, so Your Majesty naturally cannot change it. Otherwise, wouldn't Your Majesty be making things difficult for Your Majesty and making Your Majesty break his promise in front of all the officials? You need another excuse at this time."

"Another excuse?"

Dai Quan nodded and said, "That's right. For example, if the queen is sick from missing you, and needs His Royal Highness Prince Kang to come to the palace to accompany her, then this is an excuse, right?"

Empress Sun thought about it carefully and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, you are indeed useful, and His Majesty deserves your trust. Go to me to receive your reward another day. I am going back now."
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Note: (Additional chapter settings)

Because the timeline of Lin Daiyu's entry into Beijing is very early, before the two dukes died, some of the story lines of the golden hairpin can also be manipulated. I know everyone likes qcqs, so there is still a chance to change Wang Xifeng and Qin Keqing, as for Li Wan, there is really no way. If the subsequent demand is high, I can only consider it again.

The main purpose of fan fiction is to make up for regrets, so I will try my best not to leave any poisonous points and make people feel uncomfortable when reading it.

　Thank you for reading!!! If you have any comments on the plot, you can also leave more comments, I will read every one of them

　　
　
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