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

As Baoyu's personal maid, Xiren's confirmation naturally made the matter a done deal.

"It seems that this matter was indeed caused by my second brother being unreasonable and disturbing the peace of the household!"

"Sister Lin is staying at our house, and she is already lonely and helpless. Third Brother also said that Uncle Lin's work as a salt inspector in Yangzhou is not easy, but he has made great contributions to the country. Sister Lin should be taken good care of in our house."

"Now my second brother is unruly and capricious, often smashing jade and disturbing others. Is this how one treats a guest? And how can he be considered a loving brother to his sister?"

"However, my second brother is the one who came first, and I, as his younger sister, have no reason to punish him."

"I think we should report this matter to Master and Third Brother and let them handle it!" Tan Chun said calmly, her expression silent.

Seeing that Tan Chun was sending someone to summon Jia Jing and Jia Zheng again, Grandmother Jia's heart skipped a beat, and she said in a hoarse voice:

"Third girl, your second brother was just playing around with Yu'er. Don't you know what kind of person he is? He doesn't mean any harm!"

"They've been arguing like this for a while now, why take it so seriously..."

Grandmother Jia was genuinely afraid that if Tan Chun summoned Jia Zheng and Jia Jing, her own Bao Yu would be beaten to death!

Before Grandmother Jia could finish speaking, Tan Chun said seriously:

"Grandma, it's precisely because this has been going on for more than a day or two that we need the master and third brother to come and give us some advice."

"Otherwise, if Second Brother keeps causing trouble like this, when will it ever end? Besides, even if I don't say anything, do you think Third Brother and the others won't find out?"

In fact, Tan Chun had some desire to protect Bao Yu, after all, they were siblings who grew up together.

However, since Baoyu was indeed behaving improperly, she also believed that he should be properly disciplined and encouraged to improve.

Secondly, as the person in charge of the household, with Sister Feng watching her closely, she couldn't show favoritism. Otherwise, if she disobeyed her third brother's orders, she might not be able to explain herself!

Hearing Tan Chun's merciless words, Lady Wang frowned and gripped the Buddhist prayer beads in her hand tightly.

What does it mean to be eccentric? What does it mean to be moody? What does it mean to be unreasonable?

Wouldn't it damage his reputation to criticize his own son, Baoyu, in front of everyone without cause?

Madam Wang felt as if she had swallowed a fly, and her face turned ashen.

Ever since the eldest son of the concubine gained power, not only has that damned, heartless niece disregarded her, but she has also repeatedly opposed her.

Now, even her own illegitimate daughter has started to side with outsiders, not considering her own mother and brother.

Instead, they're using the son of the eldest son's concubine as a weapon, ordering people around and making arbitrary judgments!

Madam Wang's face was frosty as she spoke sharply:

"How come this whole thing has become Baoyu's unreasonable tantrum! Putting aside today's events, don't you, as his sisters, bear any responsibility?"

"How well does Baoyu treat you all? He always thinks of you first when there's food or toys for him. Why don't you ever take the initiative to care for him?"

"He just wants a purse now, but Lin is making excuses and refusing to make it for him. Doesn't that break his heart?"

"If Lin had agreed to him, none of this would have happened."

"Now that his jade is gone and he's gone mentally impaired, you're still throwing dirty water on him? You've completely lost your conscience!"

Madam Wang's words surprised everyone present.

Putting aside today's events, how can the angle of reasoning be so tricky?

Yuan Chunyan, her beautiful, fair face bearing a hint of solemnity, could no longer contain herself and said:

"How biased Mother's words are! How can this be blamed on others?"

"Baoyu was wrong to smash the jade in the first place. Instead of trying to educate him properly, you're going to do everything you can to find excuses for him to shirk responsibility. How can you act like an elder like that!"

"Besides, even between siblings, there's no reason to make intimate items like purses, let alone between cousins."

"This concerns the reputation of my younger sisters; how can we act recklessly? Now that my younger siblings are older, they should be more mindful of the proper conduct between men and women. How can we allow him to act so wantonly?"

Yuan Chun now understands why Bao Yu developed such a spoiled and dissolute nature; the root of the problem lies entirely with the old lady and her own mother!

Whenever Baoyu is involved, these two people are completely biased and won't listen to reason at all!

Tan Chun remained silent for a moment, then said:

"What happened today was indeed a trivial matter; there's no deep-seated hatred between siblings!"

"It's just a minor disagreement or argument that happens occasionally; it's not like we need to get involved!"

"But my second brother shouldn't have smashed the jade again! Just like my second sister-in-law said, how many times has my second brother smashed jade since he was a child?"

"If anyone does not comply with his wishes in the slightest, he will use the jade-smashing sword as a weapon, pretend to be stupid, and cause unrest in the whole household."

"The old lady and the madam spoiled him. Whenever he smashed the jade, it was as if the sky had fallen. This further encouraged him to use smashing the jade as a means to act willfully."

"Thinking back to my ancestors in Rongning, which one of them wasn't a great man who stood tall and upright? My third brother was an even more renowned hero."

"Unfortunately, my second brother behaves so eccentrically, refusing to change despite repeated admonitions. He always throws tantrums and acts willfully in the inner quarters, which is truly rude!"

"Third brother already gave orders last time not to let him smash the jade, but now, in front of everyone, he's made such a scene. What are we supposed to do?"

After Tan Chun said this, the room fell silent.

Grandmother Jia's expression changed slightly. She opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know how to refute it.

Now that Tan Chun and Feng Jie, the two stewards, have both clearly expressed their dissatisfaction with Bao Yu's smashing of the jade, it's difficult for her to speak up and defend him!

After all, the authority to manage the household affairs was given to Tan Chun and Feng Jie by Jia Jing, who also explicitly stated that no one was allowed to interfere!

Lady Wang was greatly displeased with Tan Chun's words and angrily said to her:

"You're always talking about your third brother these days, you don't care about me and the old lady at all!"

Upon hearing this, Tan Chun bowed to Madam Wang, then spoke solemnly and earnestly:

"I wouldn't dare! But now that I'm in charge of managing the household, I really can't afford to be biased!"

Madam Wang's face was grim as she said in a cold voice:

"I think you're just trying to establish your authority by stepping on my head and your second brother's head. You don't know anything about filial piety or brotherly love! As expected, you can't be tamed if you're not my own son!"

Upon hearing this, Tan Chun's expression changed, and she quickly knelt down, crying out in a mournful voice:

"My mother's words truly chilled me to the bone! If I were a man, I would have left long ago to make a name for myself, and then I would have my own reasons."

"But I'm a girl, so I can't say a single unnecessary thing."

"My third brother knows perfectly well that he only asked me to take care of the household chores because he values ​​me."

"I haven't done a single good deed yet, and my mother is already criticizing me."

"If my third brother finds out, he might be afraid of putting me in a difficult position and stop me from interfering. That would be truly shameful, and even Mother would lose face!"

Lady Wang ignored everything Tan Chun said and continued to scold her sternly:

"I think you've forgotten your roots because you haven't grown feathers yet, and you've only chosen to fly to higher branches!"

Tan Chun's face suddenly turned pale, and she said mournfully:

"With Mother saying such things, I have no face to live anymore..."

Before Tan Chun could finish speaking, a loud shout came from outside the door:

"You foolish woman, you've spoiled this wretched beast! He absolutely cannot be allowed to live today. Bring me a stick and beat this beast to death!"