Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Chapter 277 Is Brother Bao feeling better?

Upon hearing this, Jia's mother's face darkened and she angrily scolded, "Nonsense, Zijuan was given to Daiyu by me at that time."

"If it's your opinion, should I be put under guard as well?"

"I am Jia Min's mother."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ruijia looked at Mrs. Wang helplessly. Mrs. Wang was also upset at the moment and had no time to care about Zijuan's affairs.

But letting it go is impossible.

Mrs. Wang explained to Lady Jia:

"Mother, there are so many things going on in the mansion right now. Who can guarantee that someone didn't secretly move our lost items?

Grandmother Jia stared at Lady Wang and thought to herself, this daughter-in-law has both a kind heart and means.

But too much is as bad as too little. If you see enemies everywhere and everyone is in danger, how can you manage your family?

But what can be done now? No one in this mansion can surpass Mrs. Wang in popularity.

Grandmother Jia was also powerless.

On such trivial matters, Grandmother Jia could only nod her head.

"Since the reward has been set, announce it immediately." Grandmother Jia urged Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang frowned, thought for a moment, and asked, "How much silver is appropriate?"

Grandmother Jia tapped her cane and said in a deep voice, "How about ten thousand taels of silver?"

"What?" Mrs. Wang shouted in surprise, seeming displeased.

Grandmother Jia raised her eyes and asked, "What? Is it too much or too little?"

Mrs. Wang's face was filled with hatred.

"Not more, not less! Although ten thousand taels of silver cannot buy my treasure, if I were to sell it, it would not be sold at this price either."

After the reward was decided, Zhou Rui's wife hurried to find Jia Zheng and asked him to pass the message to everyone in the mansion.

Jia Zheng was accompanying a doctor at the time, and the doctor said that many people had fallen down this time, and some even had fractures.

Confused, Jia Zheng asked a Wang family guard, "What happened? Aren't you holding sticks? The Lin family has no weapons, so how did you break bones?"

The guard replied indignantly, "The servants of the Lin family have no other skills, but they are fast at hiding. When we swing our sticks, they immediately dodge."

"Sometimes we fail to put away the stick in time and end up hurting our own people."

"So we just dropped our sticks and started fighting hand-to-hand." He spat after saying that.

"Damn it, this is so infuriating. If someone like the Lin family goes to the battlefield, they will definitely be deserters, the number one deserter."

"You're a coward, a deserter..." The guards cursed more and more vigorously.

Jia Zheng was a civil official who did not understand the logic of military commanders.

Those who carry weapons will be protected from harm, while those who carry weapons will suffer instead.

Could this be just because of running fast?

Could it be that the Lin family is already deeply tied to the Nan'an Palace?

Lin Ruhai is seeking death.

I've read so much that I've lost everything.

There is no king in the world.

Don’t you know that those who go against His Majesty will eventually die without a burial place?

At this time, the servant reported that it was Zhou Rui's wife who came to report something.

Jia Zheng waved his hand and the servant brought in Zhou Rui's wife.

……

The Jia family lost a jade and offered a reward of ten thousand taels of silver to find it.

Everyone in the mansion had their eyes wide open, like searchlights, not missing any corner.

Even the snow that fell anywhere and at any time was cleared immediately.

Xue Baochai sat alone in Hengwu Garden, twirling a handkerchief in her hand, staring out the window, as if thinking about something.

A moment later, Ying'er came back hurriedly from outside and called softly, "Miss."

Xue Baochai came back to her senses from her deep thoughts and asked anxiously, "Ying'er, what's wrong?"

Ying'er stepped forward and reported, "Miss, Yihongyuan is investigating who notified Master Bao to go out."

“It has not been found out yet.”

"I asked around, and it's true that the jade was lost. I walked along the path that Master Bao took to leave, and I walked again."

"Nothing was found."

Xue Baochai nodded and sighed, "That must be the case. If it was on the road, it would have been discovered long ago."

"I didn't expect that! How could he lose that thing?"

"He hasn't woken up yet, has he?"

Ying'er nodded and said worriedly, "No, he doesn't have a fever, but he just can't wake up."

"The doctor guessed that it might be an internal organ injury."

"You have to take care of it slowly."

Xue Baochai stroked her handkerchief gently and asked, "Do you think the Lin family will take that thing away?"

"Impossible. They say the Second Madam and the Second Master are personally watching over it. Even the people cleaning the scene are all from the Jia family."

"When the injured members of the Lin family were carried away, there were so many people staring at them."

Ying'er also listened to the explanation given by Mrs. Wang and believed it without a doubt.

At this time, Xue Baochai said softly, "Ying'er, accompany me again. There were too many people last time and I couldn't see clearly."

"Maybe we can pick it up?"

Ying'er's eyes lit up and she asked, "Miss, should we go with the Madam?"

Xue Baochai's face turned pale. "No need. Mother is alone and sad again."

"These past two days I have been keeping an eye on the servants, looking for human traffickers, and also keeping an eye on several concubines."

"She is so busy looking for her brother that she may not be able to take care of me for the time being."

Ying Erh remained silent. She took a thick fur cloak and put it on Xue Baochai.

"Miss, let's go!"

As he walked, he muttered, "Madam, what a fool! The young lady's affairs should be more important now."

……

Xue Baochai walked silently, holding the handkerchief in her hand tighter and tighter.

At this time, Ying'er asked again, "Miss, shall we stay in the garden tonight, or go to Lixiang Courtyard with Madam?"

Xue Baochai glanced at her and lightly rebuked her, "Watch the road carefully."

"Of course, with my mother." Xue Baochai continued to mutter to herself,

"What else is there to do in the garden?"

The two walked slowly to the Yihong Courtyard. Xue Baochai looked around and saw that the snow in the courtyard had been cleared and it was quiet.

She sighed softly and stepped inside.

……

In Yihong Courtyard, Mrs. Wang was still sitting in the outer hall, looking worried.

Now the mansion seems to be undergoing another big clean-up, and there is still no news.

How could that thing just disappear out of thin air?

At this time, Ying'er came slowly towards them, supporting Xue Baochai.

After entering the house, he walked to Mrs. Wang, bowed, and asked softly, "Aunt, is Brother Bao feeling better?"

Mrs. Wang's face was heavy. She shook her head gently without saying a word.

Xue Baochai calmed herself down and said to him gently, "Aunt, don't worry. Brother Bao is blessed by heaven and will be fine."

"I just came from my mother's place. My mother asked me to tell my aunt that if she needs any medicine, please don't be shy."

"There are still some rare medicines in my shop."

Mrs. Wang's expression softened a bit, "I'm sorry to have caused your mother so much worry."

"I see. The doctor hasn't prescribed any rare medicines for now."

"I don't know where I'm injured now, so I don't dare to use some tiger and wolf medicine."

At this time, Xue Baochai suggested, "Aunt, tomorrow is the first day of the new year, which is the birthday of the queen."

"Aunt, why don't you choose someone to go to the temple and burn some incense. Pray for Brother Bao's early health and for Madam to have a long and happy life."

The Buddhist beads in Mrs. Wang's hand were still.

Yes! I have been chanting Buddha's name at home for half my life. The Buddha will surely bless my son and turn the disaster into a blessing.

But I still have to go to the palace to celebrate the Queen’s birthday tomorrow?

I can’t split myself!

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang looked at Xue Baochai and said, "My child, don't bother two masters with one matter."

"I'll ask your mother to take you and the third girl there tomorrow!"

Xue Baochai remained calm, "Aunt, this, isn't it a bit bad?"

Mrs. Wang reached out and patted Xue Baochai's hand, "It doesn't matter. You are a family member to me."

"It's rare that you have the heart to think about your precious brother."