Lian Erye in the Red Mansion

When he got home, he only heard Feng Jie coaxing her daughter in the east wing, so Jia Lian didn't disturb her.

I went back to my room to find some clean clothes to change into.

Just then, Xiao Hong returned to put away some things and saw Jia Lian rummaging through the wardrobe by himself. She smiled and asked, "What are you looking for, Second Master? Let me help you."

After Jia Lian glanced back at her, nodded, and stepped aside, she readily put down her things and happily walked over.

Feng Jie had a plan for Jia Lian's usual clothes, and the few people who could enter the room to serve him had all been instructed on what to do.

Therefore, Xiao Hong first tidied up the cabinet that Jia Lian had messed up, and then took out a set of light casual clothes, turning around to ask if it was satisfactory.

When her eyes met Jia Lian's, she lowered her head shyly.

"Let me help you change, Second Master."

As the daughter of Lin Zhixiao, the second steward, Xiao Hong had a heart that was unwilling to be ordinary.

Especially since she was personally selected by Jia Lian, she naturally had some different thoughts in her mind.

However, because Second Madam Lian was a notorious jealous woman, and with a shrewish senior like Qingwen watching over her, she dared not express her feelings.

Qingwen was not here today, and it seemed that the Second Mistress was becoming more and more submissive to the Second Master, so she finally couldn't help but feel the urge to seek Feng.

A pair of soft little hands would always gently caress Jia Lian while he was changing his clothes.

It's a pity, though. I don't know if Jia Lian was oblivious to her charm or if she herself lacked allure. She had deliberately helped Jia Lian change his clothes very slowly, but until the very end, Jia Lian was like a block of wood, letting her do as she pleased, showing no aggression whatsoever.

So, watching Jia Lian change his clothes and walk away, Xiao Hong, whose heart was just beginning to open to love, couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.

……

After paying their respects to Grandmother Jia at Rongqing Hall, Jia Lian stopped by to visit Daiyu.

I didn't expect Xiangling to be there too.

"I told you I didn't see you at home, but it turns out you came to seek scriptures and guidance from your master."

Jia Lian entered the room and smiled at Xiang Ling.

Xiangling, who had been engrossed in the homework Daiyu had given her, was instantly jolted awake from her reverie upon hearing this. She quickly stood up and offered her seat to Jia Lian.

At the head of the table, Daiyu, holding a book in one hand and exuding a teacher-like demeanor, originally wanted to get up as well.

However, seeing that Xiangling had already helped Jia Lian sit down, he didn't move.

She was naturally lazy and used to deliberately act obedient in front of Jia Lian. Now that she understood Jia Lian's character and knew that he was also a straightforward and unconventional person, she gradually stopped paying so much attention to formalities.

"Not bad, your poems are getting better and better. It seems you'll be ready to graduate soon."

Jia Lian casually flipped through Xiangling's poetry manuscript and praised it with a smile.

Xiangling was quite embarrassed, "What I did is nothing, Miss Lin did it much better."

"Oh? Lin Daiyu wrote one too, where is it?"

Before Jia Lian could finish speaking, they suddenly heard the sound of birds fluttering. Looking up, they saw Daiyu jumping over from the stool, tearing out a piece of paper, crumpling it into a ball, and hiding it in her sleeve.

The speed of the action left Xiangling speechless.

Seeing this, Jia Lian laughed and said, "It's no use hiding it. I'll just ask Xiangling and I'll find out."

Daiyu blushed, then glared at Xiangling with the authority of a master: "If you dare to tell him, don't come looking for me again."

Xiangling shrank back, knowing that Daiyu was a woman of her word, and naturally dared not disobey her master's orders. She could only look at Jia Lian with a pleading expression.

Jia Lian was indeed a good master. Knowing her predicament, he smiled and continued to examine her poem manuscript.

Jia Lian was indeed quite pleased. In just two short years, Xiangling had transformed from a little girl who couldn't even read a single character into a talented woman who could write poems and lyrics.

It must be said that Xiangling is a hardworking and talented individual. Of course, Xiangling's transformation is also largely thanks to her enlightened mentor.

However, he himself had always shown little interest in such literary matters, so he didn't offer much comment. After glancing up at Daiyu's room, he asked, "I heard that Yun'er has also come and is staying in your room?"

"Um."

Daiyu nodded without any expression of sadness or joy.

Clearly, Daiyu didn't have much to say to Xiangyun, who was suffering from ADHD.

"Haha, Second Brother Lian is indeed here! Third Sister, you're amazing, you guessed it right away."

Accompanied by Xiangyun's uniquely high-pitched voice, two maids entered hand in hand.

Tan Chun smiled and said, "That's not hard to guess. Second Brother Lian is a busy man, always coming and going. He only comes to Sister Lin's room occasionally."

Daiyu ignored their conversation, turned slightly, and continued reading her book.

As Tan Chun approached, Jia Lian smiled and said, "Since you say so, Third Sister, it seems I'll have to visit your room more often from now on, whether I have something to do or not. But I'm picky, so you'll have to prepare the best tea for me."

"Alright, I'll definitely welcome you with open arms."

"Pfft~"

No sooner had Tan Chun finished her polite words than Daiyu above spat all over the book, making her so amused that she quickly wiped it off with her sleeve.

Tan Chun retorted angrily, "Sister Lin, what are you laughing at!"

"No, I wasn't laughing at anything. Please continue, I'm listening..."

Xiangyun, who was snatching the poem from Jia Lian's side to take a look, snorted when she saw this, "Third Sister, she's laughing at you for saying something wrong. She loves to find fault with people in these kinds of places."

Tan Chun blushed; she knew perfectly well what Daiyu was laughing at.

That Sister Lin is so awful! How could she think like that? She's so mean.

Thinking about it, he couldn't help but glance at Jia Lian, then quickly lowered his head.

Seeing this, Daiyu felt ashamed and embarrassed, realizing she had gone too far and too embarrassed to apologize. She pretended nothing had happened and turned ninety degrees again, completely turning her back to everyone.

At this moment, Jia Lian naturally couldn't say much, so he pretended not to hear and asked Xiangyun and the others where they came from.

Xiangyun replied, "Brother Bao went to play at the construction site behind the house. Sister Xiren went to find him and tripped and fell, scraping her knees red."

Jia Lian remained silent, then nodded and said, "It's good that the person is alright."

Xiangyun and the others, unaware of the inside story, naturally had no suspicions and, without a word, asked Wang Xifeng about it.

"I originally wanted to visit Sister-in-law Lian yesterday, but the old lady said she hasn't been in a good mood lately and asked me to go again in a few days."

"Go see her if you want, she's much better now, and she's in a good mood today."

"real?"

Xiangyun perked up immediately and blurted out, "Second Brother Lian, you're amazing!!"

Jia Lian didn't understand her meaning, and Xiangyun, knowing she was too quick to speak, just chuckled at Jia Lian.

As the youngest sister, it's really not something they should meddle in or comment on regarding the story between their brother, sister-in-law, and the other woman.

However, this does not mean they do not care about this matter.

Xiangyun really liked Wang Xifeng, because every time she came over, Wang Xifeng would take good care of her. And Wang Xifeng treated her very well.

Given what happened, she naturally sided with Wang Xifeng.

Upon learning that Wang Xifeng, thanks to Jia Lian's protection, would not be divorced and sent home, she naturally felt great respect and even admiration for Jia Lian.

Lian Erge is amazing! When it comes to marriage, you should marry someone as loving and righteous as him!

Jia Lian quickly understood Xiangyun's meaning and glanced at Tanchun beside him, who had a similar expression.

Although Daiyu, with her back turned, showed no expression, Jia Lian knew from her quiet back that she understood Xiangyun's words.

It seems that although Wang Xifeng is hated by many, at least the sisters in her family who are taken care of by her have a good impression of her.

Clearly, this woman isn't a complete failure as a person.