Dream of the Red Chamber: Start by gaining Zhao Yun's martial prowess, and be ennobled in a sin

Therefore, although Jia Jing did not regard Xing Zhong and his wife as his uncle and aunt, he was still willing to provide them with a way to make a living.

This move also reflects Jia Jing's attitude towards the resettlement and handling of relatives, friends, and even clansmen:

In other words, as long as you don't cause trouble, they'll give you some money or a job to help you out!

This also helps you build a reputation for being friendly and approachable to your relatives and friends. It's a win-win situation without costing you anything, so why not do it!

After all,

With Jia Jing's current status as a first-class duke, he no longer considers things based on gold, silver, or petty schemes; that would be too narrow-minded!

As long as they weren't the kind of people with bad intentions or who broke the law, Jia Jing didn't even bother to pay them any attention!

Hearing Jia Jing's words, Tan Chun knew he was well aware of the affairs of the household, and smiled, saying:

"My third brother is wise and insightful, and his thoughts are thorough. I admire him greatly!"

Xing Xiuyan blushed and gave Jia Jing a blessing, saying softly:

"I feel so guilty for troubling you, Third Brother Jing!"

Yuan Chun watched this scene with a smile in her eyes, her gentle gaze carrying a hint of complexity.

She hadn't expected that a young man like Jia Jing would have such a meticulous and considerate mind.

Not only was he able to advance triumphantly and skillfully in the imperial court, but he was also adept at handling affairs in his household, demonstrating wisdom and decisiveness!

They can make proper arrangements for relatives and friends, have kind thoughts, and care for and love their sisters!

He truly deserves to be called a hero who has accomplished a world-shaking feat at such a young age!

This made her think of the "slanderous" things Lady Wang said about her in private, which were clearly just biased and unfounded remarks!

They even went so far as to say things like the eldest son of a concubine was inferior to Baoyu, which is utterly absurd...

After arranging matters for the Xing family, Jia Jing did not neglect the others.

He then turned to look at Xichun, whose eyes revealed a desire to get closer yet also a hint of hesitation, and smiled:

"Fourth sister, why are you acting like this? Have you missed your third brother at home?"

Today, Xichun stood at the very edge, wearing a light green jacket and only a silver hairpin in her hair. She lowered her head slightly, twisting the hem of her clothes with her fingers, so nervous that her knuckles turned white.

She had only spent a short time with Jia Jing at his residence, and after such a long time apart, she naturally felt a bit estranged and dared not approach him as freely as before.

Only then did she see Jia Jing approach, a familiar smile on his face, his tone just as gentle.

Xi Chun suddenly raised her head, her pretty face, still slightly chubby, radiating boundless joy. Her eyes instantly reddened, and she opened her arms, rushing straight towards Jia Jing.

"Third brother, you're finally back!"

These days, because of the Ningguo Mansion incident, Xichun has been filled with worry, confusion, and sadness.

Despite the frequent comfort from Daiyu and Xiaojiao'er, she still felt empty inside and found it difficult to truly settle down!

Seeing Jia Jing now, she was finally able to release all her pent-up anxiety, and she burst into tears in his arms!

Jia Jing was stunned for a moment. He naturally knew why Xi Chun was crying!

In just three or four months, Xichun experienced a series of major changes, including the death of her father Jia Jing, the imprisonment of her elder brother Jia Zhen and nephew Jia Rong, and the confiscation of the East Mansion. She must have felt pressured and confused!

Although she wasn't very close to Jia Jing, Jia Zhen, and others, they were still blood relatives, so how could she not care at all?

Compared to Yuan Chun, Ying Chun, and Tan Chun, she truly had no relatives to rely on!

Although she now lives comfortably in the Rongguo Mansion, with plenty of food and clothing, and is cared for by her older sisters and young servants, etc.

But the Rongguo Mansion was not her home after all, and she still felt somewhat lost and helpless!

Jia Jing smiled and gently patted Xi Chun's tear-streaked head, comforting her softly:

"Alright! Fourth sister is a young lady now, she needs to be strong and brave. If she keeps crying, people will laugh at her!"

"Xiao Jiao'er has written to me about what happened in the East Mansion. Third Brother knows you're upset."

"But don't be afraid. With your third brother and several older sisters around, they wouldn't just abandon you!"

"From now on, treat your third brother's house as your own, and continue to be the carefree fourth young lady, okay?"

Under Jia Jing's comforting caresses, Xi Chun gradually stopped crying, pursed her lips, and affectionately pressed her cheek against Jia Jing's.

Then, glancing secretly at the young actor, and remembering how he had threatened her earlier to add people to the painting, she couldn't help but ask in a charmingly innocent way:

"Third brother... will you treat me even better than Little Star?"

Upon hearing this, the young actor standing nearby smiled, feigning a slightly shy expression.

But her big, round eyes first glared at Xichun, then secretly glanced at Jia Jing's face, afraid that he would nod and say yes!

Jia Jing, being stared at intently by the two young maids, smiled and said ambiguously:

"My fourth sister will always be unique in my third brother's heart!"

"Oh! Third brother is so good! When I grow up, I will be good to third brother too!"

Xichun kissed Jia Jing, blinked, and jumped down from Jia Jing's arms.

Jia Jing chuckled to himself, then turned his gaze to Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai standing to the side.

Daiyu wore a moon-white jacket, with two jade hairpins in her hair, a style she didn't usually wear, and held a brocade handkerchief embroidered with bamboo in her hand.

Baochai wore a honey-colored jacket, with a pair of small ruby ​​earrings, and held a round fan in her hand. Her hair was neatly combed, and she seemed to have applied some rouge to her face.

The two women, one slender and the other plump, standing together gave Jia Jing a sense of the beauty of two contrasting figures, one plump and the other slender.

It must be said that although the two are still young, their outstanding demeanor is already quite remarkable!

As Jia Jing gazed at them with a calm look, Daiyu and Baochai blushed slightly, their fair faces flushing. They nervously clenched their handkerchiefs and fans.

"Sister Lin, it's been a long time. How have you been at home these days?" Jia Jingqing greeted Lin Daiyu with a smile.

Daiyu's bright eyes, framed by her delicate brows, sparkled. Her expression paused for a moment, then she parted her pink lips and spoke softly and gently:

"Thank you for your concern, Third Brother. Your sister is doing well at home!"

"Yes, your complexion does look much rosier than before. Although you've recovered quite a bit, you still need to pay attention to your diet. You still look a bit weaker than the average person!" Jia Jing instructed.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but Lin Daiyu seemed to have grown up a bit more.

Although the sickly look in her eyes and brows was gone, the delicate beauty of the Lady of the Xiaoxiang River had become much stronger.

This also shows that although he has recovered from his illness, his sentimental nature has probably not changed at all!

Upon hearing this, Lin Daiyu glanced almost imperceptibly at the plump Xue Baochai beside her with her starry eyes, her heart rippled with emotion, and she gave a soft "hmm" in a voice barely audible.

Zijuan, who was standing to the side, chimed in at this moment:

"My lord, only you can persuade my young lady. Lately, she has only been eating light red bean porridge."

"She's not too keen on taking the medicinal diets prescribed by Physician Wu! However, her daily routine is better than before!"

Lin Daiyu paused, her beautiful face slightly flushed, and glared at Zijuan. Is this the time to talk about red bean porridge?

"It's because the weather is hot after the start of summer, and my appetite isn't very good. The medicinal meals prescribed by Physician Wu contain a little meat, so I don't really like them!" Lin Daiyu explained softly.

Jia Jing frowned upon hearing this and said:

"Lin Daiyu is at the age where she is growing, so she can't be picky about food. Doctor Wu's medicinal diet focuses on a balanced diet, which is a good way to improve her health."

"If the summer heat is too intense, you can drink some perilla tea, plum juice, or mung bean soup to quench your thirst and relieve the heat. Your diet should not be too bland or tasteless!"

Seeing Jia Jing's slightly serious expression, Lin Daiyu tightened her grip on her handkerchief and said softly:

"The manor also prepared sweet bowls and jade-green ice cakes, but I saw that the little one liked them, so I saved extra for her!"

The young actor paused, then said, "..."