Hengwu Courtyard in the Grand View Garden.
Baochai and Daiyu were overjoyed to see Jiang Jiaojiao.
They were all unfortunate people from brothels.
It was the young lady who gave them a chance to choose again and gave them a new life.
Now they are living... a life that can finally be considered human.
The young lady said this is called being a working person.
The job involves discussing poetry and songs with guests, burning incense and playing the zither. If you're in a bad mood or feeling down, you can ignore everyone, rest in your room, go for a walk in the street, or go to the countryside for some fresh air.
Monthly wages are paid based on the number of days worked each month.
The tips from the guests all belong to them. Most importantly, they can refuse if the guests make unreasonable demands, and they will take action if the guests dare to hit them.
The guards in the Dream of the Red Chamber were no pushovers!
Especially after a young master from a certain official's family caused a scene in the Grand View Garden and was beaten out by the guards, no one dared to act recklessly in the Grand View Garden anymore, because the leading guard... turned out to be a beardless eunuch.
Only His Majesty grants the special permission for eunuchs of this age to leave the palace.
The powerful backer behind the Grand View Garden is thus revealed.
This incident shocked not only the guests in the Grand View Garden, but also the young ladies there. It was like being upgraded to a royal worker!
Therefore, he was extremely grateful to Miss Jiang.
Baochai bowed and said, “We’ve been waiting for you for so many days, and now you’ve finally come. This hot pot was cooked by me and Xiangling, so please have some.”
"Upon hearing the news of the young lady's arrival, everyone was restless. It was only after the steward sent someone to inform them that they could come to pay their respects to the young lady after finishing their work in their respective courtyards."
“Daiyu and I got there first, and then…”
Before Miss Baochai could finish speaking, a handsome young man with eyebrows like black jade, a face like peach petals, and eyes like autumn waves walked out of the courtyard.
"Sister, you've finally arrived."
The handsome young man approached Jiang Jiaojiao in a coquettish manner, but before he even got close, Jiang Jiaojiao's hand was grabbed by a large, sour hand.
Her face flushed instantly. "His...his name is Baoyu. We rescued him from Qingfeng Pavilion."
"Is this my future brother-in-law?"
Baoyu's words instantly dispelled Li Yandu's hostility, and Baochai and Daiyu exchanged a smile.
He truly deserves to be called the golden prince of the Grand View Garden.
Brother-in-law?
Li Yan looked at the handsome young man in front of her again. Although he was good-looking, upon closer inspection, he still had some childishness and was just a child who hadn't grown up.
The sour smell that was bubbling out immediately decreased a bit.
Jin Yuwan could no longer contain herself and cried out, "You little ingrate! I don't come to see you, and you don't even bother to come see me!"
"Aunt Jin, I'm just busy earning money to support you."
Baoyu and Jin Yuwan looked like a mother and son with deep affection for each other, which made Jiang Jingqi look like a pufferfish.
"What are you glaring at me for! If your eyes are bothering you, go back inside and stay there!"
Jin Yuwan slapped her eldest son's arm. Look, she scared Baoyu half to death. This was the filial and obedient son she had always wanted.
Unlike those two brothers.
One is brainless and short-tempered, the other is taciturn and can't utter a word for a long time; just looking at them makes me angry.
I could feel the disdain in my mother's eyes.
Jiang Jingtian was even angrier. His sister had been taken away, and now his mother was going to be taken away too.
Jiang Lingtian remained silent, gazing at Baoyu. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Luo Shier's bright eyes and suddenly spoke, "Mother, the teacher said that I have an 80% chance of passing the exam this year."
Jin Yuwan was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed. "Really? Good, good! My good son!"
Jiang Jingtian was stunned. Could this really be done?
Coming to her senses, she quickly raised her hand, "Mother, the commander praised me yesterday!"
After saying that, he looked at Baoyu defiantly, as if to say, "Don't even think about taking his mother away!"
Jiang Jiaojiao covered her mouth and laughed. Her two older brothers were actually trying to steal their mother's attention?
This is something my mother could never have dreamed of in her past life.
Suddenly, a low whisper reached my ears, "Doctor Qin said my health... is much better."
"I will stay with you for life, for the rest of my life, just the two of us."
The sudden confession made Jiang Jiao blush deeply.
Luo Shisan's eyes widened instantly. This... this is possible?
His gaze was fixed on Yuan Bao'er's smirking face, his throat bobbing up and down, and he suddenly took a step forward, "I will have my mother come to propose marriage tomorrow!"
"Cough cough cough..."
Yuan Bao'er was startled, her face flushed red, and she dared not look directly into Luo Shisan's burning gaze. He...she couldn't be serious, could she?
A sudden jolt went through her heart, and Yuan Bao'er quickly shook her head. No, no, no, impossible! She was three years older than him, and a divorced woman at that.
He must be young and impetuous, not knowing what marriage is. He'll find out when he gets back and gets a scolding from the general's wife.
"Ahem... Jiaojiao, I've never had hot pot before, let's go inside!"
After saying that, he grabbed Jiaojiao and hurriedly ran inside.
It gave the impression of someone fleeing in disarray.
Luo Twelve slapped his thirteenth brother on the back and gave him a thumbs up, "Well done!"
After saying that, he quickly caught up with Jiang Jiaojiao and Yuan Bao'er, "Wait for me, you can't eat alone!"
Afterwards, the group happily entered Hengwu Courtyard.
Sure enough, there was nothing that a meal of hot pot couldn't solve. At the table, men and women sat on opposite sides. Baochai introduced how to eat hot pot, Daiyu served the wine that had been prepared in advance, and Baoyu served food to Jinmu attentively, showering her with sweet words, making Jinmu laugh continuously, which made Jiang Jingtian so angry that he almost broke his chopsticks.
Baoyu wanted to serve some food to his sister Jiaojiao, but before the food even reached her bowl, the Seventh Prince took it from her. Under his subtle but palpable intimidation, Baoyu had no choice but to give up.
Fortunately, when he heard that Sister Jiaojiao was coming back, he cancelled all his appointments.
Hmph! Pretty boy! All he does is cling to his older sister, Jiaojiao!
What's so great about being good-looking!
Hmph! Considering how he defended Sister Jiaojiao in front of the Red Mansion today, I won't hold it against him!
Jiaojiao is the best woman in the world, a goddess from the heavens, and deserves the best man in the world.
"Huh—"
The aroma of wine was strong when Jiang Jiaojiao looked up and around, asking Baochai, "Didn't you say that you and Xiangling made this broth? Where is she?"
Since the last time Mr. Li and his son recognized each other at the Red Mansion, Mr. Li went to the banner of General Weiyuan. Xiangling did not want to live alone in the backyard, so she did not leave the Grand View Garden, but went to the kitchen from the courtyard.
Xiangling genuinely loves cooking. She apprenticed herself to a master chef and spends her days devising all sorts of dishes, completely absorbed in the joy of cooking.
Baochai smiled and poured Jiaojiao a cup of wine. "I heard there's been a problem with the food at Jinyoufang. She's going to take a look. That place was built with great care by the eldest young lady, so it can't be allowed to go wrong."
"The young lady is kind-hearted, and they are all pitiful children. I'm afraid someone might have bad intentions and do something to damage her reputation."
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