Chapter 114 Yingchun Bravely Stepped Forward
"Given how big this incident has become, even if the Second Miss wanted to cover it up, it's probably impossible now," Zhixia said.
Daiyu told the others to go and rest, and then spoke with Yuan Hongqu to continue discussing the matter.
"Granny, I'm afraid Second Sister set this up on purpose!"
Yuan Hongqu raised an eyebrow. Daiyu was too perceptive; how could she have seen through that?
"How did Daiyu figure out that the Second Miss did it on purpose? Given the Second Miss's character, this doesn't seem like something she would do."
"My second sister came to visit us yesterday. She was dressed very simply, not much different from how she usually dresses at home. Normally, when a girl goes out, she would dress up nicely. Sister Feng also said that her head was bald except for two hairpins, without even a pearl flower. She specially asked Ping'er to give my second sister the jewelry she usually wears when she goes out."
Daiyu analyzed slowly, and Yuan Hongqu nodded, "That's true."
"Furthermore, yesterday the wet nurses of my third and fourth sisters came with us, but my second sister's wet nurse said she caught a cold and couldn't go out, so she stayed home to rest. My second sister left her alone at home, only bringing a few senior maids with her. With no one guarding the house, isn't that like letting rats into the rice jar?"
"I heard that Second Sister's wet nurse is always bullying people. Because Second Sister is gentle and doesn't like to cause trouble, she is very tolerant and forgiving. This wet nurse is completely lawless in Second Sister's eyes. All of Second Sister's maids have been slapped by the wet nurse, but because their mistress doesn't say anything, they don't dare to cause trouble and just swallow their anger."
Daiyu spoke eloquently. Although she rarely paid attention to these matters in the Rongguo Mansion, she could analyze the situation with great accuracy if she paid a little attention.
She had considered whether to stand up for her second sister, but since her second sister didn't care, why should she interfere?
Yuan Hongqu was very surprised. She never expected that the saying that the Lin family girl was "more clever than Bi Gan" was actually true!
This little girl, not even eight years old, is so bright and intelligent.
In the original novel of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, she was fully aware of everything: the Jia family used her father's inheritance to build the Grand View Garden, and even the ginseng in her medicine was replaced... Yet, she still held onto hope and expectation. She desperately hoped that her beloved Grandmother Jia would stand up for her, and she yearned for Baoyu to give her a future. In the end, she received nothing, dying with her tears exhausted...
Yuan Hongqu looked at the little girl in front of her with a complicated expression. The little girl was as delicate as a porcelain doll, with a rosy complexion and a strong body. She didn't look like she could be blown away by a gust of wind.
Presumably, in this life, her intelligence and shrewdness will prevent her from suffering unnecessary heartbreak.
Daiyu continued her analysis, "Granny, Second Sister has shown you a particularly envious expression more than once. I think it's probably because your goodness, Granny, highlights how inadequate Second Sister's wet nurse is, which made Second Sister reflect on her actions and eventually come up with the idea of getting rid of her."
"Am I really that good, that I could make the Second Miss have such thoughts?" Yuan Hongqu asked with a smile.
Daiyu nodded vigorously and said in a very obsequious tone, "My nanny, Yuan, is the best nanny in the world."
"I feel like you're flattering me," Yuan Hongqu said with a smile, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
"It's not just similar, it's exactly like that," Daiyu said with a playful smile.
"Granny, please take me to see her. I want to know how Sister Feng handled it, and Second Sister was so brave this time, what will she do in the future?"
"Don't even think about it." Yuan Hongqu refused outright.
What a joke! We just moved back home from Rongguo Mansion with great fanfare yesterday, and today we're going to see a play? How can this be?!
"Granny~" Daiyu shook Yuan Hongqu's arm and acted coquettishly. This trick always worked best. As long as she used it, Granny would agree to anything.
But it seems that it's not working today; Yuan Hongqu just won't budge.
Such an open act of watching a show would be despicable, and Yuan Hongqu felt that she didn't have that kind of thick skin or that strong mental fortitude.
Daiyu pouted in disappointment, standing sullenly by the door, but the next second she cried out in surprise.
"Granny, it's snowing!"
Yuan Hongqu also looked outside and saw fine snowflakes fluttering and swirling as they slowly fell into the courtyard. Before long, the fine snowflakes turned into a thick, fluffy snowfall.
Because the temperature in Jiaoyun Garden is higher than elsewhere, the snowflakes melt as soon as they hit the ground, but a layer of snow has already fallen outside the courtyard.
Daiyu wore sheepskin boots and a light-colored woolen cloak lined with white fox fur. She also wore a snow hat, which was exquisitely made and adorned with fluffy cat ears, making her very cute.
Daiyu also has several bright red feather-trimmed cloaks, but she can only wear those bright colors after the mourning period ends. For now, her clothes are mainly light-colored.
She wanted to go outside and play in the snow for a while, and Yuan Hongqu readily agreed.
Is there any child who doesn't like playing in the snow? Absolutely not!
Overjoyed, Daiyu led her maids out of Jiaoyun Garden.
In the past, when I lived in Yangzhou, it would snow in winter, but the snowflakes were not like the heavy, fluffy snow in the north, which looked rather grand.
At that time, Daiyu was not in good health. Whenever the maids said it was snowing outside, she could only look at it from afar through the window. She never went out into the snow herself, nor did she ever touch a single snowflake.
"All things in the world are one color at dawn, pure white in the heavens and earth." Daiyu smiled, "Granny, now I finally understand what this poem means!"
She crouched down, reached out and scooped up the snow from the ground, feeling the coolness of the snowflakes in her palms, feeling their fineness and gentleness, and her heart was filled with indescribable comfort.
Yuan Hongqu stood to the side with a smile, behind her were several wet nurses and nannies who served Daiyu. They knew their young lady's physical condition best, and seeing Yuan Hongqu letting her play freely in the snow, they couldn't help but worry.
How could a young woman's body withstand such snow!
However, the girl was having so much fun that Xueyan and Zijuan, along with several other maids, followed her around. When they got into the swing of things, Zijuan, a pure northerner, even started a snowball fight.
The maids were all very sensible and had a great time playing with Daiyu.
Seeing that the snow was falling heavier and heavier, with snowflakes as big as mats and almost falling down, Daiyu reluctantly followed Yuan Hongqu back to Jiaoyun Garden.
After drinking some hot ginger tea and changing her clothes, Daiyu couldn't wait to make a new request.
"Granny, Zijuan said they used to build snowmen in the yard. Let's build one tomorrow too!"
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