freenovelworld Chapter 943 [Ashes of Love: Red Mansion Tribulation 13]
Chapter 943 [Ashes of Love: Red Mansion Tribulation 13]
Baoyu felt his head buzzing and panicking after being scolded by Dai Ke. He had no idea how to respond. His pretty face flushed red and tears welled up in his eyes, as if he was about to cry in the next second.
Wang Xifeng had been watching from the side. Seeing Baoyu in such an awkward situation, and worried that Jia's mother would be distressed after seeing this, she quickly spoke up to help: "Baoyu, I just suddenly remembered something. It seems that your mother is looking for you for something! You should hurry over to take a look. I don't know what the important matter is."
After hearing this, Baoyu felt like he had grabbed a life-saving straw. Without saying a word, he turned around and left in a hurry.
Seeing that Baoyu had left, Jia Min took Youyou and Dai Ke out of the Jia Mansion. Along the way, the three of them rode in a carriage, swaying forward.
Sitting in the car, Jia Min turned to look at Dai Ke and could not help but scold her, "Brother Ke, you are getting more and more talkative now. But you should be more careful with your words in the future. Don't be so outspoken. If you offend someone accidentally one day, it will be terrible if you are beaten up with a big sack!"
When Decor heard this, she was immediately unhappy and began to act like a spoiled child: "Oh, mother, how can you say this to me? Am I no longer your sweetheart?"
Jia Min replied angrily: "Humph, that's right! Yu'er is my sweetheart and my little darling. You are just a little grass at best."
Dai Ke widened her eyes and muttered with grievance: "Mother, according to what you said, I must be a wild child you picked up from outside..."
"Hey! You little bastard, you're just talking nonsense!" Jia Min was so angry that she didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Mother, in my opinion, the Jia family must have set their sights on us now." Youyou frowned slightly and said worriedly.
"Oh! It's all mother's fault. If there is an invitation to visit the Jia Mansion next time, you two must not follow. Mother will find an excuse to refuse then." Jia Min sighed softly with a guilty look on her face.
"But this is not a long-term solution. If it goes on for a long time, it will definitely arouse their suspicion. Besides, you, mother, are the daughter of the Rongguo Mansion. You are closely connected with the Jia family no matter what." Youyou shook her head, disagreeing with Jia Min's idea.
"It's okay. Mother will take care of everything for you. In fact, mother knows everything clearly. Your grandmother has probably made up her mind to promote the marriage of Baoyu and Yuer. Not only that, she is probably hoping that Ke'er can marry one of the three girls from the Jia family so that we can tie our small boat, the Lin family, tightly to the big ship of the Jia family." Jia Min analyzed slowly with a deep look in her eyes.
At this time, Dai Ke, who had been silent all this time, spoke up: "Mother, my father once mentioned that the Rongguo Mansion might not escape the fate of being liquidated. Look at the Rongguo Mansion's mansion, how luxurious and magnificent it is; and look at their daily clothes, all of which are silk and satin. Their living standard is even better than that of many royal relatives and nobles."
"I know. When my father was still alive, our Jia Mansion was not what it is today! At that time, the Jia Mansion was prosperous and bustling with people. It was not like it is now... Alas!" Jia Min couldn't help but sigh with emotion, her eyes full of nostalgia and regret for the past years.
Youyou, who was standing by, quickly comforted her, "Mother, don't be too sad. Although the Jia family is not as good as before, fortunately we are still here. Besides, the Jia family has always been your maternal family, so you have to help as much as possible."
Jia Min nodded slightly, indicating that she agreed with Youyou's words: "I naturally know how important the Jia family is to me. However, helping is helping, but if the Jia family is greedy and insatiable, then don't blame me for turning my back on this marriage." Her tone was firm and resolute, and it was obvious that she had a clear bottom line and principles on this matter.
"The future is hard to predict, but mother, just follow your heart. No matter what decision you make, I will support you." Youyou said sensibly.
As they were talking, the group had already arrived at the gate of the Lin residence. Lin Ruhai had been waiting for a long time. Seeing his beloved wife, daughter and son return, he was overjoyed and hurried forward to greet them. He first carefully helped Jia Min down from the carriage, and then gently took Youyou, looking at the mother and daughter with a doting face.
Poor Deke saw that his father favored his mother and sister so much, and he couldn't help feeling a sense of loss. He muttered to himself: "Huh, in my father's eyes, my mother is always the first, and my sister is the second. Even those official duties are more important than me. It seems that I am afraid that I can barely be considered fourth." Thinking of this, Deke was very helpless, but as a man, he could bend and stretch, so he didn't bother with Lin's father.
After returning to the mansion, Jia Min took a short rest and then could not wait to go to the study. She recounted to Lin Ruhai in detail and without reservation what had happened during her visit to the Jia Mansion that day.
Hearing this, Lin Ruhai's originally peaceful expression suddenly turned gloomy. He frowned and said to Jia Min in a serious tone: "Madam, if such things happen again in the future, you don't have to bear the pressure alone. Just put all the responsibilities on your husband. Tell them that Yu'er and Ke'er's marriage must be finalized with my approval! If your mother-in-law deliberately makes things difficult for you again, then you should try to reduce the number of times you go back to her parents' home. Alas, in the final analysis, it is all because of your husband that you have been wronged."
Jia Min shook her head gently and responded softly, "My husband, please don't blame yourself. How can this be your fault? You can only blame the fact that our Lin family has become a popular commodity in the eyes of everyone. Everyone wants to take a bite. Even my mother's family tried to get a piece of the pie."
Lin Ruhai patted Jia Min's hand to comfort her, and then said slowly: "Okay, Madam, don't think about these troubles anymore. In order for Yu'er to receive a good education, I have sent someone to invite a nanny from the palace. This nanny is not simple. She served the Empress Dowager in the past. Having her teach Yu'er will surely benefit Yu'er a lot."
"Husband, tell me, is our Yu'er really going to participate in that stupid beauty pageant?" Jia Min looked at Lin Ruhai worriedly, her face full of sorrow. "Yu'er is kind-hearted by nature, and her mind is as pure as a blank sheet of paper. How could she understand the twists and turns in the palace's deep mansion, not to mention the cruel backyard of the imperial palace! How can she adapt to those open and secret struggles with her innocent mind?" As she spoke, Jia Min could not help but sigh softly, her eyes full of worry about her daughter Youyou's future.
Lin Ruhai frowned as he listened to his wife's words. After thinking for a moment, he slowly spoke: "Don't worry, Madam. This matter still needs to be considered in the long run. When the selection comes, I will submit a memorial to the emperor and ask for his permission to let Yu'er put down the name card and allow her to return home and get married."
Hearing this, Jia Min felt a little relieved, but still had some doubts, and asked, "Is it really feasible? Husband, that's the current emperor, will he agree to our request?"
Lin Ruhai patted Jia Min's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, Madam. Your husband has made some achievements in these years as an official. I believe that the emperor will take my hard work into consideration and will show leniency and approve this matter. Even if the emperor's intentions are unpredictable, the worst that can happen is that your husband will risk his old face and cry in front of the emperor. I believe that the emperor will not completely disregard our old relationship." At this point, Lin Ruhai's eyes were firm, as if he had made up his mind to protect his beloved daughter.
Jia Min was so moved that she burst into tears. She nodded repeatedly and said, "Then I'll trouble you, my husband. If you can keep Yu'er safe and sound, I will be grateful to you."
Lin Ruhai smiled slightly and said softly, "Madam, you are too kind. We are husband and wife and are one. It is the responsibility of parents to seek the well-being of their children. How can you say it is troublesome?"