[Looking at that conspicuous bag with such a worthless gaze, can't you be serious for once?]
[He's like a toad that fell to the ground, all he can do is croak, and all he does when he sees a little girl is call her "little sister" or "big sister"!]
[If you're so capable, why don't you earn more money? Send some money to your sisters to help them out, or buy them something to improve their lives. You're really just a big eater who can eat his own fill, ignoring everyone else.]
【How unlucky!】
Everyone: Waaah... Looks like they were worthless before...
The group laughed and joked as they followed Grandmother Jia to the West Mansion. Shen Ajiao was held by the hand by Wang Xifeng, while she held Lin Daiyu's hand with her other hand. The three sisters chatted and laughed beside Daiyu, none of them noticing the scrutinizing gaze cast by Xue Baochai behind them.
The voice that was hidden in the crowd just now came from Mrs. Lin, but how did she know about those things?
Her brother was just playing around; he didn't intend to kill her. The money has already been paid in compensation, but the family is just making a fuss about wanting more money.
These things were originally only known to my aunt; I would never dare let anyone else know.
And what about marrying Baoyu? This...
Or can only she hear these things, or can everyone hear them?
But judging from the expressions of everyone in the hall, they didn't seem to have heard it. Could it be that only she could hear it?
What was her purpose in saying all this?
No, she has to test the waters.
Following Wang Xifeng, Shen Ajiao quickly learned everything about the situation in the West Mansion, including that Rong-ge'er was diligent and ambitious.
Qin Keqing was a blessed person, loved not only by her husband but also by her parents-in-law. She could have anything good and valuable that she wanted with just a word.
Shen Ajiao almost started to envy Qin Keqing just by listening to her. Isn't this the kind of person you should marry?
It's a pity he came along; he was also a person with a tragic fate. There's no such thing as a peaceful life; it's just a lie, meant to fool you.
Another six months... sigh...
Wang Xifeng was filled with a burning desire, wishing she could burst the ice right there and then, but she knew she couldn't.
She didn't know much, but she was on good terms with Qin Keqing. What would happen in six months?
My God! Is this even humanly possible?!
"Baoyu, have you been to the East Mansion recently? Is your niece-in-law feeling any better?"
Baoyu laughed and said, "I've already seen the doctor. It's just a cold, and two doses of medicine will do the trick. It's just that Sister Keqing is sick. The doctor hadn't left yet when I went there."
"Do you know what illness you have?" Wang Xifeng asked.
What illness is it? What could it be? The persistent vaginal bleeding... and a feeling of tightness in the chest.
Wang Xifeng stumbled. Why couldn't she say it? Even she didn't know. Was there something she couldn't tell anyone?
"I don't know either. Rong-ge'er said he ate something bad and caught a cold. His hair is blowing in the wind. It's a bit complicated, but it's not a big deal."
[Would you really be told something important? Telling you would be the same as telling everyone, wouldn't it?]
Being able to celebrate a birthday must be a good thing; why not go and see for yourself?
Wang Xifeng was determined; it was she who had lost her composure, so it was best to go and check.
Before even reaching the West Mansion, Wang Xifeng saw Ping'er running towards her, her little face flushed. She looked Ping'er up and down and asked with a smile, "Why are you only arriving now?"
Ping'er lowered her head and smoothed her hair, then smiled and said, "I can't remember where to put the flower pattern Grandma mentioned right now, so I'll have to spend more time looking for it."
"Have you found it?" Wang Xifeng looked at Ping'er with a half-smile, and Ping'er nodded.
[How could we not have found it? Not only did we find it, we might have found others too.]
Wang Xifeng: The others? Hmph, you Ping'er, you're siding with outsiders, you're really infuriating!
"But what's extra?"
Ping'er twisted the handkerchief in her hand a few times, "How can there be more? It would be good if there were no less."
Wang Xifeng smiled without saying a word, deciding to deal with that wretched woman later.
Wang Xifeng continued chatting and laughing with Shen Ajiao, and soon they arrived at Ningguo Mansion.
Madam You, the wife of the West Mansion, personally greeted them at the door along with her daughter-in-law, Qin Keqing.
From afar, Shen Ajiao spotted a woman in a crowd dressed in red and green, with heavy makeup, a graceful figure, and an exceptionally beautiful appearance.
No wonder everyone loves her.
Wang Xifeng slightly raised her chin. "Of course, I told you she was good. Even Mrs. Lin thought she was good."
[It's a pity, it'll be another six months...]
Lin Daiyu followed the gaze and saw that she was indeed a rare beauty. She had heard her second sister-in-law say on the way that she was also well-versed in poetry and literature. The more she looked at her, the more pleasing she became. However, she looked frail and sickly, with a fair complexion and a delicate figure. It was not a long-term condition. No wonder Madam said that it would only last half a year. It was truly a pity.
Startled, Wang Xifeng rushed forward and grabbed Qin Keqing's hand, only to find it ice-cold. In the April or May weather, Qin Keqing was holding a hot water bottle, yet it wasn't warm enough...
Wang Xifeng felt a deep sense of unease. What could have caused her to feel this way?
He had no choice but to take Qin Keqing to see Shen Ajiao. "Mrs. Lin, this is my nephew's wife. What do you think?"
Shen Ajiao naturally dared not say anything, only offering a few words of praise and politeness.
Wang Xifeng heard nothing and let it go.
Because it was Qin Keqing's birthday, and Qin Keqing had a very good reputation in both households, even Grandmother Jia was willing to give her face and celebrate her birthday. Naturally, Shen Ajiao and Lin Daiyu would not come empty-handed, and each presented four bolts of soft silk gauze and a ruby headdress.
Grandmother Jia was slightly taken aback when she saw the valuable items. She smiled and said, "Hurry up and thank your aunt and Aunt Lin."
Qin Keqing dared not be negligent and offered a cup of wine to Chen Ajiao. Lin Daiyu, however, remained wary and dared not drink.
[Exactly! Didn't you see that Xue Baochai was targeted by a conspicuous person just because she had a little wine?]
【I, Lin Baobao, am pure and innocent. I feel disgusted even by a glance from someone who's overly eager to look at me. No, no! Anyone who asks me, Lin Baobao, to drink today is asking me to drink! I won't drink!】
[Can anyone remind Xue Baochai that her arm is so conspicuously covered in grime? It's practically dripping with grime! Ugh, Mom, I feel dirty.]
No one dared to look openly, but they all glanced at each other between raising their wine cups. Sure enough, a chill ran down their spines. Baoyu's eyes were fixed on a certain spot, his expression unfocused and vacant... Ugh!
Xue Baochai felt a burning discomfort on the exposed part of her arm. She glanced at Baoyu, exhaled, and thought, "What bad luck! Before my mother came, she only said that Baoyu was a good person with a good temperament, and that he was friendly to the sisters in the family. She was sure that he would get along with her. Now it seems that the rumors were just rumors."
Rumors stop with the wise.
Suppressing her anger, she stood up discreetly and walked to the railing of the veranda. Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, a hand was placed on her hand, which was resting on the railing.
Xue Baochai instantly got goosebumps all over her body; she could feel the hairs on her arms standing on end under her clothes.
[Damn it, this shameless, attention-grabbing brat! Let go of Xue Baochai! She's like a free plaster, sticking to everything!]
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