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

Jia Jing remained silent for a moment, then said:

"It's been two years since I last saw Lin Daiyu, and she seems a bit frail! Is she still eating normally?"

Lin Daiyu pursed her lips, but before she could speak, Zijuan said from the side:

"The girl hasn't been feeling well since autumn! She eats very little, these days she only eats one meal a day, and only a small half bowl."

Lin Daiyu said to Zijuan in an annoyed tone:

"You've got a big mouth, why are you saying all this now that your third brother has come all this way?"

Then he explained to Jia Jing:

"I was born weak, but it's nothing to worry about!"

Jia Jing thought for a moment and said:

"You still need to take good care of yourself! I have some old ginseng and deer antler; I'll have someone bring them to you when I have time."

"However, dietary supplements are worse than medicinal supplements, and long-term use of supplements is not good for the body!"

"I suggest that Lin Daiyu eat some porridge or bird's nest, which are easy to absorb, on a regular basis. The classic book on health preservation says, 'Eating a bowl of porridge on an empty stomach every day can promote metabolism, generate body fluids and soothe the stomach, and the benefits are numerous.'"

"The ancient poet Lu You also wrote a poem that said, 'Everyone in the world seeks to live a long life, but they don't realize that longevity is right before their eyes. I have learned the simple method of Wanqiu, which is to become an immortal by eating porridge.' Lu You lived to be over eighty years old, and this method was still very beneficial to him."

"If Lin Daiyu can't eat, she can drink a small bowl of porridge every day. It can nourish her vital energy, cultivate her stomach qi, aid digestion, and retain all the nutrients!"

"Once I've recovered a bit, I'll take a walk after each meal, get some exercise, and try to think less. That should be great for my health!"

There is a Lu You in this world. When Xiangling was learning poetry, Daiyu once commented that Lu You's poems were not suitable for beginners to learn.

Although the historical background of this world is different, many of the characters still exist, but their experiences may differ.

For example, the Marquis of Champion became Huo Qubing of the Xia Dynasty.

Of course, there are also many characters who are not included.

Lin Daiyu was touched by Jia Jing's detailed instructions, as few people in the Jia family cared about her health like this anymore!

She thought that unlike Yingchun and the others, she wasn't her third brother's biological sister or cousin, so she probably wasn't that important to him.

Unexpectedly, her third brother showed great concern for her, and he talked to her the most.

Jia Jing then walked towards Xue Baochai. Xue Baochai's gaze was somewhat strange, but it wasn't that she had any particular thoughts about Jia Jing.

Rather, it was the conversation Jia Jing had just had with Lin Daiyu that resonated with her understanding of health and wellness.

She also believed that Lin Daiyu should take less medicine and instead use food to supplement her diet, but she hadn't found an opportunity to discuss this with Lin Daiyu in detail yet.

She has always been the type to keep a low profile and avoid revealing her true feelings until the relationship is close enough, even if it's good advice.

What was unexpected was that Jia Jing was not only exceptionally skilled in martial arts, but also a young man who was granted titles and ranks, and a man of considerable literary talent, but also had such profound insights into other life principles.

The fact that Jia Jing, despite being an illegitimate son, was able to rise to prominence and make a strong comeback had already piqued Xue Baochai's curiosity and even earned her her admiration.

Because Xue Baochai herself originally held the life philosophy of "relying on the favorable wind to send me soaring to the clouds," it can be said that Jia Jing's life trajectory is the path of Xue Baochai's dreams.

This is a perfect match in terms of outlook on life and values!

Therefore, upon hearing Jia Jing's instructions to Lin Daiyu again, and recognizing their shared values, she felt a vague sense of affection for Jia Jing, whom she was meeting for the first time.

At this moment, Jia Jing also looked at Xue Baochai. In Chapter 26 of the original novel, the birthday banquet was held at Yihong Courtyard, and Xue Baochai drew her flower lot: peony.

The annotation reads: "The most beautiful among all flowers."

Although this was the first time Jia Jing had met Xue Baochai, he felt that the evaluation was well-deserved.

Compared to Lin Daiyu's delicate and graceful beauty, Xue Baochai is like a peony—regal and dignified.

She possesses both alluring charm and elegance, forming a stark contrast to Lin Daiyu's delicate and graceful beauty, showcasing a voluptuous and luxurious beauty.

With eyes like water-almonds, rosy lips, and skin as smooth as jade, her demeanor was dignified and elegant, exuding the poise and composure of a well-bred lady.

At this moment, Xue Baochai saw Jia Jing approaching, and a hint of shyness appeared on her fair face. She curtsied cautiously yet warmly and said:

"My lord!"

Jia Jing smiled slightly and said:

"This must be Miss Xue! It's the first time I've met her. We're all family, no need for formalities!"

"I should be a few years older than you, so you can call me Third Brother just like Lin Daiyu and the others!"

Upon hearing this, Baochai looked at him with brimming eyes, then lowered her head and called out again:

"Third brother!"

Jia Jing didn't say much, then walked towards Shi Xiangyun and said:

"How has Sister Yun been lately?"

Shi Xiangyun, forthright and generous, directly stepped forward and touched the snowflake-scale armor on Jia Jing's body, saying:

"I'm doing great! I also have to thank my third brother for sending me gifts so often."

"Third brother looks so heroic in that armor! I'd love to borrow it sometime; I want to be a great general too!"

Jia Jing laughed heartily and said:

"This outfit is too big for you. I'll find you a women's armor set later."

After speaking, Jia Jing nodded to Qin Keqing, Li Wan, and the others behind him, and then walked into Rongqing Hall surrounded by the crowd.

Grandmother Jia, Madam Xing, Madam Wang, Aunt Xue, and others were already standing in front of their respective seats.

Upon seeing Jia Jing enter in full armor, Aunt Xue, Madam You, and the others first bowed to him.

Although they were Jia Jing's elders, their kinship was relatively distant, so they still had to show some respect to the current Marquis.

Jia Jing returned the greeting.

This was his second visit to Rongqing Hall, and he was filled with emotion!

Compared to last time when he was full of vigor, he was only able to escape unscathed by arguing with words.

Now, he simply stands quietly in the hall, without uttering a word, yet no one dares to ignore or belittle him.

A real man cannot be without power even for a day!

Jia Jing banished the various emotions and distracting thoughts in his mind and looked up at Grandmother Jia.

Today, Grandmother Jia was dressed in a splendid, dusky yellow robe, adorned with a phoenix hairpin and a golden headband, exuding an aura of wealth and nobility. Looking at the composed young man in the hall, her expression was quite complex.

Jia Jing bowed respectfully.

"Grandson greets Grandmother!"

Grandmother Jia quickly smiled and said:

"Good, good, it's good that you're back! You're a capable man, a man of your word. After two years of fighting on the frontier, you've been ennobled and appointed general, bringing glory to your family. The whole household is happy for you."

Jia Jing said calmly, "I've accomplished a small feat, at least I haven't disgraced my ancestors!"

Grandmother Jia's lips twitched. It was the same familiar tone, always mentioning the ancestral prestige. She was probably making a veiled attack on him!

But Grandmother Jia couldn't say anything more at this point. Many things had to wait until the others left and the family discussed them behind closed doors.

Then, Grandmother Jia smiled and said to Sister Feng, who was standing to the side:

"Hurry up! Let's prepare the feast! Jing-ge'er has had a long and tiring journey back to the capital, and he must be exhausted! He ate lunch in the palace, so he must be starving!"