The Red Mansion in its bustling glory

When Wang Xifeng asked, Jia Jue replied, "They are both quite talented; it would be a waste of their abilities for them to be my servants."

Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Jue from head to toe several times, as if it were the first time she had seen him.

Jia Jue also knew that nowadays, not to mention the young masters of the Jia family, even the sons of noble and official families throughout the capital would not ask for the indenture of his servants for this reason.

Where did they even consider the fate of others?

Where is it considered whether it's a waste of talent?

Wang Xifeng then said, "Giving this to Jue-ge'er is not difficult. It's just that you'll need two people with you after all."

Jia Jue said, "Second sister-in-law, don't worry, that's for sure."

Wang Xifeng nodded; it was indeed no big deal. It was just the indentures of two servants, and they weren't important figures in the household anyway.

The old lady didn't care, the wife didn't pay attention, and as for others like the master, it goes without saying.

If they really ask, I can just give them a few vague answers and move on.

Jia Jue said, "I'll have to trouble you, sister-in-law, to find someone to rent a house. Also..."

Jia Jue told Wang Xifeng everything that needed to be arranged, which made Wang Xifeng laugh.

But that smile was tinged with a mixture of helplessness and anger.

"I say, Jue-ge'er," Wang Xifeng said, "You've come to me, and in principle I shouldn't refuse. But you've asked for renting a house and increasing your monthly allowance. If I were the housekeeper, I would have taken care of everything without a word. But I'm just an assistant, helping Madam, so I can't do that."

Jia Jue laughed and said, "Why do you say that, sister-in-law? I know you're capable; everyone outside says you're even more capable than men! How could you not handle it?"

These words made Wang Xifeng feel more comfortable.

However, she still did not give in.

Jia Jue also knew that words alone were useless; he needed to give this fiery Feng some real benefits.

After thinking for a moment, he suddenly said, "Has Second Brother Lian been away from home quite often lately?"

Although Wang Xifeng was puzzled as to why he suddenly brought up Jia Lian, she still said, "Your second brother has been busy with something lately and is rarely home."

After saying that, he laughed and said, "What else could he be busy with? He's just going out drinking with his friends."

"Sister-in-law, you are mistaken."

Jia Jue laughed and said, "Brother Lian's job should be done at Duo Hunchong's house."

"A lot of bugs?" Wang Xifeng asked in surprise. "That new cook?"

Jia Jue nodded.

This "Du Hun Chong" is actually Qingwen's cousin.

He married a woman who was beautiful and charming, and was known as "Sister Duo".

This girl was ambitious and saw that Duo Hunchong was a good-for-nothing who wouldn't get anything good by following him, so she started to have wicked ideas.

So she dressed up in bright and beautiful clothes every day and went to sleep with men.

He didn't care about the worms; as long as there was wine to drink, he let them do as they pleased.

Besides, wasn't the wine he's drinking now bought for him by Sister Duo?

Therefore, people often enter Duo Hunchong's house and have sex with Duo Girl, even if Duo Hunchong is right in front of them, they just pretend not to see it.

With such undisguised behavior, it naturally became famous far and wide.

With this thought, Wang Xifeng immediately thought of Duo Guniang.

Jia Lian knew perfectly well that he was someone who wanted more than what he had.

Wang Xifeng was a jealous woman, and she was somewhat unwilling when she was to get married.

Now they keep a close watch on Jia Lian, and those maids who had had intimate relationships with him in the past are either beaten to death or sent away to be married off to servants.

Now that Jia Jue has said this, he naturally understands.

Her face turned pale and then red.

He said to Jia Jue, "Thank you for reminding me, Jue-ge'er. I understand. Don't worry, Jue-ge'er, I'll take care of everything. But..."

Wang Xifeng paused for a moment before saying, "But I still need to trouble Jue-ge'er with one more thing."

"What is it?" Jia Jue asked.

"Keep an eye on your second brother for me. If anything like this happens again, let me know. Also, try to persuade him. It's not that I'm jealous, but the outside world isn't exactly clean after all."

Seeing Wang Xifeng's feigned worry, Jia Jue wanted to laugh.

He suppressed a laugh and said to Wang Xifeng, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, otherwise why would I have come to tell you all this?"

As he said this, Jia Jue thought to himself, "I'm sorry, Second Brother Lian."

After exchanging a few more words, Jia Jue returned home.

Once Jia Jue left, Wang Xifeng completely dropped her pretense, and her face instantly turned gloomy.

After a long pause, she suddenly let out a cold laugh, "Ping'er."

"What's wrong with Grandma?"

Ping'er rushed over upon hearing the sound.

"Go, do as I say..."

After giving her instructions, Ping'er accepted them and left.

Wang Xifeng sat alone on the couch, tapping the table with her fingers intentionally or unintentionally.

"Jia Jue..."

She murmured to herself, "He's a capable man. If I could win him over..."

Wang Xifeng knew perfectly well that after she arrived, she would immediately win the old lady's favor with her decisive and efficient work style and her clever tongue.

However, he also offended many people in private.

She originally brought four maids with her as part of her dowry, all of whom were trusted confidantes she intended to rely on.

However, apart from Ping'er, the other three had all become involved with Jia Lian, which infuriated her so much that she beat some to death and banished others, leaving Ping'er as the only lonely ghost by her side.

It's alright now that there's an old lady around, but what if she passes away?

Including Ping'er and the others, they only have two faces and four eyes. How many pairs of eyes are watching them?

In the original novel, Wang Xifeng mentioned this situation to Ping'er and sighed because "it's no use even if Baoyu is subdued, Tanchun will eventually get married."

Now that he sees that Jia Jue is talented, he thinks of recruiting him to share the burden.

Jia Jue had no idea what Wang Xifeng was thinking.

He returned to his courtyard with only guilt towards his second brother, Lian.

On the way back, they ran into Lian Erge, who greeted them warmly, but Jia Jue could only smile awkwardly.

Upon entering the courtyard, a short while later, a young maidservant arrived carrying two indentures and a piece of paper.

Jia Jue accepted the money and then asked Musk Moon to give her a few strings of coins, saying to the little girl, "Consider it buying candy."

"Sir, whose indenture is this?"

Musk Moon asked.

"Those carrying swords and books," Jia Jue said with a smile.

Hearing this, Qingwen came over as well, asking, "What does Master want with their indentures?"

Jia Jue then smiled and explained it to the two of them.

The two women, just like Wang Xifeng, looked him up and down without saying a word.

After a long pause, he said, "Sir, you are indeed kind-hearted."

Upon hearing this, Jia Jue was left speechless, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Then he got playful again and said, "What, are you two envious? You should have just told me, and I would have given you your indentures."

One sentence caused a huge mess.

The women depicted in "Dream of the Red Chamber," especially the girls in the main, secondary, and supplementary registers of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling, with the exception of a few, all possess delicate and thoughtful feelings.

Sure enough, after Jia Jue finished speaking, Qingwen's face turned cold. "That's naturally good." She sneered, "If Master gets tired of us, he can send us away. It's good to see some new faces."

Musk Moon didn't respond, but there was a hint of sadness in her voice.

"It's over."

Jia Jue mentally slapped himself again.

"Why am I so pathetic?"