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

Inside the pavilion, Wang Xifeng, accompanied by her maid Feng'er, rushed up to greet them. As someone who frequently visited the East Mansion in the past, Fengjie...

He appeared completely at ease at this moment. Upon seeing Ping'er and Jia Jing arrive from afar, he immediately put on a warm smile and hurriedly greeted them.

As Jia Jing walked, he glanced at her with a slight glint in his eye. He saw that Feng Jie was wearing a bright red silk brocade jacket with dark green satin trim on the collar and cuffs. Her magnificent embroidered clothes were clearly carefully prepared, making her figure appear even more voluptuous, like a goddess or fairy.

She wore a gold-threaded, eight-treasure, pearl-encrusted hairpin, a phoenix hairpin with pearls hanging from the morning sun, a red-gold dragon necklace, a pea-green palace sash tied around her skirt, and a double-flowered jade pendant. Her pretty face was painted with a lot of rouge and powder, making her look beautiful and charming with red lips and white teeth.

Frowning slightly, Jia Jing, his face ashen, slowly stepped forward. His calm, unwavering gaze fell upon Feng Jie, and he called out:

"Second sister-in-law!"

"Third brother, are you done with things at the ancestral hall? Please come in and have a seat."

Looking at the young man in his python robe and jade belt, whose demeanor was becoming increasingly heroic and dignified, Sister Feng suppressed the slightly strange emotions in her heart, her phoenix eyes flickered, and a friendly and gentle smile appeared on her face.

Jia Jing nodded slightly, not in a hurry to ask Feng Jie's purpose, and paused for a moment before saying:

"After dealing with some of the unruly members of the clan, I had only just left the ancestral hall and was heading back to Jingming Hall when I ran into Ping'er, who was waiting for me on the road!"

Sister Feng chuckled, blinked her phoenix eyes, glanced at Ping'er, and teased her with a seemingly unintentional, charming smile:

"My second sister-in-law has come to your house several times, but I haven't been able to see you! I didn't expect Ping'er to get you here so easily this time. It seems Ping'er's influence is more effective than mine!"

"Grandma..." Ping'er blushed slightly and said in a sweet voice.

Jia Jing ignored this scene, and in his opinion, there was no need to respond to such joking remarks!

Seeing that Jia Jing's expression remained calm and he didn't respond at all, Feng Jie knew that Jia Jing had no intention of discussing this topic, so she continued:

"I just saw Rui-ge'er, Qiang-ge'er and the others being carried over in the pavilion. They looked like they had been beaten quite badly."

"If you ask me, Third Brother really taught them a good lesson today. Those shameless scoundrels deserve a good beating to teach them a lesson!"

Feng Jie's words seemed to carry a hint of resentment directed at someone.

Seeing Fengjie's expression, Jia Jing frowned and thought to himself:

Could it be that Jia Rui's nature is hard to change, and he has provoked Sister Feng again, just like in the original story?

It's not impossible, after all, Sister Feng was so infatuated with Jia Rui that she would give her life for him!

However, Jia Jing wouldn't interfere in such matters. Good advice is useless against a damned ghost; let him be!

The two walked slowly into the pavilion, but Fengjie did not sit down first. She waited until Jia Jing sat down before sitting down on the stone bench at the lower end.

At this moment, a smile returned to Fengjie's face. She sat on only half the stool, leaning slightly forward, and poured plum juice into Jia Jing's cup from the celadon teapot, saying softly:

"It's getting hotter and hotter today. Third brother, you've been working so hard for so long, have a cup of plum juice to cool down!"

It must be said that it is rare to see Sister Feng in such a docile manner!

Aside from serving Grandmother Jia, probably no other man could make her treat him with such tenderness!

This also shows that she is not incapable of being humble or speaking softly.

But she would only show this side of herself in front of people who are of higher status and more power than her.

Seeing her reserved and submissive posture, Jia Jing remained silent for a moment, then softened his expression, picked up his cup, took a small sip, and said in a deep voice:

"We're all family, so there's no need for you to be so polite, Second Sister-in-law and I. Please make yourselves at home."

"To be honest, my second sister-in-law has been helping my third sister manage the household these past few days, and she has done a very good job in all aspects. She has really put her heart into it, and I am aware of many things."

"Especially yesterday, my second sister-in-law stood up for Baoyu and said something that was both courageous and fair—that's truly admirable!"

Jia Jing knew almost everything that Feng Jie said and did in the mansion.

He still had a strong grasp on the Rong and Ning mansions!

They not only received intelligence from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, but also from other channels within the household.

Except for a few extremely secret matters, he knows almost everything that needs to be known!

Based on what he'd learned over this period, Sister Feng might have some limitations in her knowledge, but as long as she could maintain the right attitude, she would undoubtedly be a very capable housekeeper!

Upon hearing Jia Jing's words, Feng Jie's smile deepened, feeling that her efforts these past few days had not been in vain. Her phoenix eyes shimmered with alluring charm, and she chuckled softly as she said:

"My third brother is a Duke and the head of the family, so it's only right that I show him some respect!"

"As for the housekeeper, my third brother has a keen eye for talent, my third sister is capable and competent, and I am just relying on my years of experience as a housekeeper."

"Tell her about the backgrounds of some of the elderly people in the mansion and the intricate relationships between them."

"Or perhaps it's something that might offend people, and I don't want her, a young woman, to bear the blame, so I'll step in and shield her more!"

"However, the incident of Baoyu smashing the jade yesterday was indeed a bit dangerous. Everyone knows that Baoyu is the apple of the old lady's and madam's eye."

"I said those words reluctantly, with my mind focused on my third brother's constant teachings on upholding public duty!"

"After I finished speaking, the old lady's reproachful voice was so loud that I was so frightened that I immediately knelt down and begged for forgiveness, afraid that I wouldn't be able to handle the situation!"

"The lady also scolded my third sister so harshly that she knelt down!"

"Alas! After this ordeal, the old lady probably truly hates me now!"

"When I went to pay my respects this morning, she gave me a cold look, which was completely different from her usual friendly attitude."

"In the past, the steward only offended the servants in the manor, but now he's even offended the old lady! I'm afraid it won't be long before everyone in the manor is shouting to kill me!"

Sister Feng's phoenix eyes flickered, her face contorted with emotion. After speaking, she seemed to have lingering fears, sighing repeatedly as if she were worried about the future.

It has to be said that Sister Feng is quite skilled at speaking!

These words not only corrected her position and subtly flattered Jia Jing, but also highlighted her genuine cooperation with Tan Chun in managing the household these past few days.

She also subtly sowed discord between Jia Jing and Lady Wang, and highlighted her current predicament of being surrounded by enemies in the household.

As for the purpose of this behavior, besides expressing a stance, it was naturally to gain Jia Jing's deeper recognition and stronger support.

Jia Jing nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said in a deep voice:

"I've already punished Wang, and I've reasoned with the old lady! They shouldn't talk nonsense and be so unreasonable again!"

"Second sister-in-law, just assist third sister in managing the household well! As long as you act with impartiality and in accordance with family rules, I'll cover for you if any problems arise!"

Jia Jing first reassured Feng Jie, then paused, and then said meaningfully:

"Don't be afraid of offending people. Who doesn't offend people when they do things? As long as you stand upright and don't give anyone a handle to use against you like last time, then you have nothing to worry about!"