Chapter 415 Ox and Horse Xue Baochai

"Go to the Xue family and have Mrs. Xue send someone to pick us up by carriage." After a moment's thought, Madam Wang would rather go to Aunt Xue than go to Wang Xifeng.

Aunt Xue had already moved back to her own home. Xue Pan was married, so it would definitely be inconvenient for him to live in the Rongguo Mansion.

Fortunately, the Xue family's house has finally been renovated in the past few years, and it is still the same house near Rongguo Mansion.

Although the Xue family owned more than one residence in the capital, Aunt Xue always felt more at ease living closer to the Rongguo Mansion.

Even though she has nothing much to do these days, she still often comes to Rongguo Mansion to talk to Madam Wang.

In the past, she might have complained to her sister about the family's unsatisfactory situation, Xue Pan's disobedience, and Xue Baochai's stubbornness in insisting on studying. Even now, she refuses to go on blind dates, which worries her greatly.

Before Xue Baochai went to the girls' academy, Aunt Xue always hoped that Xue Baochai could marry Jia Baoyu in the future, and she did a lot of work in front of Lady Wang for this.

However, after Xue Baochai went to the girls' academy, her horizons and knowledge were very different from before. She also realized that Jia Baoyu was by no means a good match for her. The two families were too different in social status, and there would definitely be many conflicts in the future.

Moreover, Jia Baoyu doesn't care about her at all. Even if she marries into the Rongguo Mansion later, she will likely face all sorts of conflicts.

At that time, although Lady Wang was her aunt, she was also Baoyu's mother. If she and Baoyu had a conflict, Baochai did not believe that Lady Wang would stand on her side.

Therefore, for the sake of her future, she definitely cannot marry Jia Baoyu.

When Lady Wang sent someone to borrow a carriage, Xue Baochai happened to be at home; she was on her day off.

The academy did not close for the time being because the dean was not there; the students continued to attend school as usual.

Xue Baochai had finished her studies early and was checking the shop's accounts.

As for her sister-in-law Xia Jingui, she usually sleeps until noon and only spends money; she's too lazy to care about these things.

Xue Baochai had thought that she could relax a bit once her sister-in-law entered the family, but she didn't expect that Xia Jingui was a pleasure-seeker, not much different from her brother.

This couple really are birds of a feather.

The elder brother had already worked much harder, but Xue Baochai felt that once his sister-in-law entered the family, he was immediately reduced to his original state.

Xue Baochai had no choice but to shoulder the burden of the family herself, working like a slave.

She feels that the most relaxing time for her now is not at home, but at the academy.

Only in the academy did Xue Baochai feel like herself again, and could finally take a good breath.

However, she was already quite old when she enrolled. Based on her level of knowledge and experience at the time of enrollment, she only had a short transition period before moving directly to the advanced class.

The advanced class is divided into three stages, and she can stay in the academy for at most another six months.

She will graduate next summer.

By the end of their final year, most of the classmates were engaged and would be getting married soon after graduation.

Therefore, in recent years, the period from three months to the end of the year after the graduation season of the girls' academy is the "marriage season" in the capital, and at the latest, these girls will get married in the spring of the following year.

Xue Baochai was still unsettled.

She wasn't in a hurry.

Aunt Xue was extremely anxious. Every day off, she would arrange blind dates for her. Over the years, through Madam Wang, Aunt Xue had gotten to know quite a few people.

Xue Baochai was quite annoyed, but Aunt Xue seemed to enjoy it immensely.

However, she didn't dare to force Xue Baochai too much. Aunt Xue also knew that if it weren't for Baochai managing the family's business, she wouldn't have the time to arrange a blind date for her.

Fortunately, there were no arrangements today, so when Madam Wang's people arrived, they were directly taken to Aunt Xue.

When Aunt Xue heard that her sister was going out, she hurriedly ordered the best carriage in the house to be brought along.

She had nothing to do today, so she decided to go along and join in the fun.

She thought she was just joining in the fun, but she didn't expect that after Lady Wang and Jia Baoyu got into the carriage, Lady Wang's expression would immediately change when she saw Aunt Xue sitting in the carriage.

She kept Baoyu's condition a secret, and even Aunt Xue wasn't entirely aware of it.

Lady Wang was still hoping that if Baoyu really couldn't be cured, she could find a capable wife who could manage the household and finances, ensuring Baoyu could live a peaceful and comfortable life as a wealthy idler.

The first choice is Xue Baochai.

The Xue family is extremely wealthy, so Xue Baochai's dowry will certainly be substantial. In the future, the young couple will rely on the power of the Rongguo Mansion and their vast fortune, so they can live a comfortable life without any problems.

However, she had to be careful not to let Aunt Xue know the truth about Baoyu. Although Madam Wang knew that Aunt Xue would be more than willing as long as she proposed the marriage between Baoyu and Baochai, what if the news leaked out and Baoyu herself was unhappy?

She had heard that every woman who came out of the girls' academy was exceptionally intelligent and intolerant of any wrongdoing.

Bao-ya-tou is also a student there. If she doesn't like Bao-yu, I can't force her!

After all, they were counting on her to take care of Baoyu and the family in the future.

"Sister, is this going to the Mantou Nunnery?" Aunt Xue heard from the maid who relayed the message that Madam Wang was going to a nunnery, but she didn't say exactly where.

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang casually remarked,

"That's right. We made a vow before the Bodhisattva there two years ago, and now our wish has come true. We're going to fulfill our vow today."

Lady Wang made up a story on the spot, but couldn't help but sigh inwardly. If she had known that Aunt Xue was coming along, she would have been better off sending someone to ask Wang Xifeng for a carriage! It seems that today she has no choice but to go to the Mantou Nunnery.

Aunt Xue's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.

“I think so. Putting aside everything else, the white-robed Guanyin statue at Mantou Temple is the most efficacious. Last time I made a wish to Guanyin that Pan’er would get married soon, and coincidentally, Pan’er got married in less than a year. Speaking of which, I should go and fulfill my vow.”

The carriage headed towards Mantou Temple, and Aunt Xue kept talking the whole way.

Why does Baoyu look so unwell today?

Aunt Xue found it strange that after Baoyuzi got into the carriage and sat down, he didn't say a word. He didn't bow to her or even greet her.

“He studied late last night and got scolded by his father. He’s feeling down and didn’t want to go out, but I asked him to come with me so he can relax,” Madam Wang said hastily.

"Speaking of which, it's been a while since I've seen Baoyu. I imagine he's been studying hard lately and hasn't come to visit us," Aunt Xue said with a smile.

Baoyu still didn't speak, so Lady Wang answered on his behalf.

"I'd like to try it out next year, and I'll have to work harder than usual."

"This is great news!" Aunt Xue clapped her hands.

"Once Baoyu passes the imperial examination and becomes an official, it will be time to arrange a marriage for him. Sister, do you have a suitable family in mind?"