Madam Wang and Aunt Xue exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly.

Now that Daiyu is engaged, it is only natural that Baoyu's marriage should be put on the agenda.

Baochai and Baoyu traveling together provides a good opportunity to cultivate their relationship.

Seeing that Lady Wang's expression softened, and considering the current chaos in the mansion, Jia Zheng thought that Baoyu might be able to avoid trouble by going out, so he nodded and said, "In that case, let Baochai accompany him. Take plenty of servants with him, and be careful on the road."

When Baoyu saw that his father had agreed, he felt both happy and annoyed.

He originally wanted to get away from the troubles at home and find some peace and quiet, but he didn't expect to have to travel with Baochai.

But if he didn't agree, he probably wouldn't be able to leave the house, so he didn't say anything more and could only silently agree.

---

When Daiyu heard the news that the Jia family was going to sell off their ancestral property, she was shocked.

She immediately went to discuss it with her father.

"Father, my maternal grandparents want to sell Huifang Garden. What should we do?" Daiyu said worriedly.

Lin Ruhai put down the official document in his hand and gestured for her to sit down: "Yu'er, don't worry, I already know about this matter."

Daiyu frowned: "Huifang Garden is my maternal grandparents' property. Wouldn't it be a pity to sell it?"

Lin Ruhai smiled slightly: "The Jia family is currently facing serious financial difficulties, and selling off assets is a last resort. However, you don't need to worry too much."

Daiyu looked at her father with a puzzled expression.

Lin Ruhai continued, "I have already sent people to keep an eye on this matter. If the Jia family really intends to sell Huifang Garden, we will secretly buy it and treat it as your property. We need not announce it to the outside world, so as not to embarrass the Jia family."

A glint of light flashed in Daiyu's eyes: "Father means... to secretly buy the garden back, so that it will still belong to the Jia family in the future, but the land deed will be in my hands?"

Lin Ruhai nodded: "Exactly. In this way, we can both solve the Jia family's predicament and preserve their ancestral property, achieving the best of both worlds."

Daiyu pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Father's consideration is very thoughtful. I understand."

Lin Ruhai looked at her with affection: "You are now a young woman of marriageable age, and it is good to have some property under your name. Although Hongtun is good, a woman must ultimately have her own support."

Daiyu blushed and whispered, "Father, I am deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness."

Lin Ruhai sighed softly: "Your mother passed away early. As your father, I only hope that you will have a smooth and carefree life."

The father and daughter talked for a while longer before Daiyu finally left, feeling at ease.

---

A few days later, the Jia family temporarily alleviated the crisis by pooling some money from various branches of the family and pawning some valuable items.

Huifang Garden was ultimately not sold, but the people in the mansion were already restless.

Baoyu packed his belongings and prepared to set off south with Baochai.

Before leaving, he went to say goodbye to Grandmother Jia.

Grandmother Jia held his hand, tears streaming down her face: "My son, be careful on the road and come back soon."

Baoyu forced back his tears and nodded in agreement.