Wang Xifeng thought she had made herself clear enough, but after thinking for a moment, Madam Wang still said, "If you need any particular person, just let me know."
Wang Xifeng took a deep breath. Her aunt was good in every way, except that she was too petty. She would remember something for many years without making a sound, and if she made a move, she would tear off a piece of her own flesh.
The old lady also instructed her aunt to step forward, and she conveyed the message that whether or not she stepped forward was her business, but she was the one who would lose face.
She clenched her fist tightly in her sleeve to maintain her smile, "In that case, I'll accept any offer."
"I'll shamelessly borrow an old man from my aunt's side, so I can look impressive for once."
Madam Wang smiled and said, "Whoever you fancy, just send them to serve."
Upon receiving the message, Wang Xifeng smiled and left. As soon as she reached her own courtyard, she was so angry that she wanted to smash the teacup in her hand. Seeing that there were other people in the room, she suppressed her anger and chased them out first. After a while, the more she thought about it, the more upset she became, and she still smashed the teacup in her hand.
The whole family, with their own cunning and scheming nature, refused to step forward, insisting that she do it, and what's worse, she couldn't refuse.
If she were to handle this matter, it would mean her kind aunt would go and bring the person back. If that didn't work, a few kind words to her would suffice, and she could go without further ado. That way, it wouldn't be considered impolite.
There was nothing there!
None!
Tell her to order around the old woman; does that old woman have that much influence?
No matter what, they are the wife and daughter of a high-ranking official of the third rank!
If it weren't for her family connection, would she have been able to go up there?
How foolish, how foolish!
Despite her anger, the matter still needed to be handled. She didn't trust anyone else with this task. Judging from the dates on the letter, it should only take a few days. She decided to send someone to keep watch at the dock, and she would personally go to pick up the person when they arrived.
He took a deep breath and called out, "Go and invite Zhou Rui's wife here."
...
With an excited heart and trembling hands, I've arrived in Beijing!
Lin Daiyu looked at her wife, whose excitement was palpable, and was somewhat confused.
It's too chaotic.
All I knew was that she was visiting relatives.
Anyone who didn't know better would think the wife was visiting relatives.
"Madam, the messenger sent by the master said that once the tax money arrives at the dock, we can disembark and go directly to the Lin family's residence in the capital."
Shen Ajiao nodded. Lin Ruhai had told her all of this before she came, and she wouldn't forget it.
Arriving at the capital's dock along with the ship carrying the tax silver, which was of paramount importance to the court due to its salt tax, the dock was under martial law by officials and soldiers early in the morning. Taking advantage of this benefit, Shen Ajiao disembarked without any trouble, and the soldiers even helped her unload her luggage. Everything proceeded in an orderly manner.
Lin Daiyu looked at her mistress, who was looking around curiously, and wondered to herself if her mistress had someone in the capital to meet her? She had never heard her mention it before.
Speaking of the person who would meet her, Lin Daiyu remembered that her maternal grandmother's home was in the capital. She wondered if her grandmother had received her letter.
If she received it, I wonder if someone will be sent to inform her today.
Thinking about it, he whispered to Chen Ajiao, "Madam, could you also check if there are any members of the Jia family from the Rongguo Mansion here?"
Shen Ajiao solemnly promised to keep a close eye on things for her. She had originally been looking at the Jia family members as well, but the docks were packed with people.
[People, from the crowd...]
Why don't those plots where you can immediately spot the main character work for her? The female lead is clearly right next to her!
I don't believe it, let's watch it again.
No.
...
Watch it again
Still no.
...
What's all the fuss about?
She must not be standing out enough. "Come on, let's go outside."
Sure enough, once you're outside the circle with more people, there are even more people outside...
Left with no other choice, Shen Ajiao had to take Lin Daiyu on a carriage back to the Lin family's old residence.
Before Lin Daiyu could even express her regret, she heard Shen Ajiao mutter to herself,
【What? Didn't they say someone was coming to pick her up? Did she remember wrong?】
Why can't we see any of those iconic scenes from the TV series?
Why did God have to kill me in such a way!
[Not only will you not let me see it, but you're not even going to kill me? Are you trying to keep me alive for the New Year?]
Lin Daiyu found it amusing. Having heard her mistress's innermost thoughts so often, she gradually began to understand those words she didn't quite grasp before.
Does the lady mean there's going to be a good show at the dock today?
Perhaps someone gave her false information, and she didn't see it successfully? That's why she's sighing.
Oh dear, she should be the one who's heartbroken. Her own maternal grandmother's family didn't even send anyone to pick her up. It's so disheartening.
Forget it, she's the optimistic and cheerful Lin Baobao. There's no need to take this little thing to heart. After all, apart from blood ties, the Jia family members are all strangers to her, and she's not as close as Madam.
"Madam, now that you're home, take a good rest. Tomorrow I'll go out for a stroll with you."
Upon hearing Lin Daiyu's suggestion, Shen Ajiao's eyes lit up, "Really?"
"The mistress is the head of the household, and if the mistress says it's okay, then it's okay." Lin Daiyu smiled, covering her face with her handkerchief. Sometimes, the mistress's mind wasn't as sharp as hers.
"Ahem, approved."
【Sticky baby, adorable baby, Lin baby, you're so sweet~】
Lin Daiyu: Ahhh, this is way too explicit!
[Ahhh, when can I finally get to cuddle and hug Lin Baobao? Baoyu cuddleed her right away!]
Daiyu's hand trembled as she poured tea, spilling a few drops. The mistress was talking about things that hadn't happened yet. She had tested the mistress before and found that she couldn't predict everything; she only had a general idea about her family and the Jia family and didn't say much.
Two months later, Daiyu heard the name Baoyu again. She understood that the new wife wanted to get closer to her, since they were both girls. But Baoyu was a boy!
How could you just come up to her and try to get close to her?
She didn't resist?
Or is it that Baoyu is too frivolous?
Based on my wife's usual way of speaking, if such a frivolous thing really happened, there should be a satisfactory result, or at least a gratifying way of handling it.
But the wife didn't say anything, either because she forgot or because there was no result!
She preferred the second option, but there was no result!
What should she do if such a thing really happens?
My cousin Baoyu is eleven years old now. I've heard from my mother that he dislikes studying the most and loves to hang out in the inner chambers. He's spoiled by his maternal grandmother and no one disciplines him. Thinking about it this way, it seems to match what my mother was thinking!
Hmph, you want to get close to her?
How shameless! Ugh!
His wife hasn't even had a chance to kiss him yet, so when will it be his turn, you lecherous scoundrel!
Before even meeting Baoyu, Daiyu already felt disgusted with him and was angry that her grandmother didn't discipline her. If such a thing really happened, she would make a scene and make everyone unhappy in order to punish Baoyu!
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