usatvline Chapter 196: Red Mansion Lady Xing 16
Chapter 196: Red Mansion Lady Xing 16
"I'm sorry En Hou, I will do my best to compensate him"
Shui Lin grabbed her hand and wouldn't let go.
"I...I can't do this"
Xing Yuling never thought that the man at that time would appear in front of her again. Although she tried her best to forget him, Shui Lan's appearance made her fail.
Xing Yuling struggled to free herself from Kai Shuiyan's hand and turned back to sit on the edge of the bed. Her heart was in turmoil, unable to accept this fact.
Shui Yan looked at her, his heart filled with guilt and helplessness. He knew very well the harm he had caused to Xing Yuling, but he didn't know how to make up for it. He could have asked En Hou to come over, or turned around and left.
"I know your mind is in a mess right now. I won't force you. I'll wait until you think it through yourself." He looked at her gently with a hint of helplessness and heartache.
Shui Lin watched her silently, his heart filled with worry and uneasiness. He hoped that she could find the answer as soon as possible, but he didn't want to put too much pressure on her. As time passed, she remained silent. Finally, he sighed softly, turned around and left, leaving her alone to think.
Xing Yuling felt dizzy and hid in the space, lying on the bed, her thoughts surging like the tide.
Time passed by little by little for a long time. She thought a lot, but finally she didn't care and just took it one step at a time.
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There were noisy sounds of laughter in Rong Xi Hall. Maids and nannies were fawning on the old lady and serving her carefully. Yuanchun, the legitimate daughter of the second wife, was acting coquettishly and cleverly beside the old lady.
Xing Yuling frowned a little uncomfortably as she walked into the gate.
The sharp-eyed Madam Wang saw this and shouted, "Sister is here!" She then stood up and walked to Xing Yuling's side, "Sister, why are you here so late today? Are you disliking the old lady?"
Xing Yuling felt disgusted, but she still smiled politely, "Sister-in-law, you are joking. As a daughter-in-law, how dare I neglect you?"
The old lady looked at Xing Yuling, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes, "It's good that you're here, please take a seat."
As soon as Xing Yuling sat down, a maid brought tea. She looked around and saw that everyone's eyes were focused on her, and she couldn't help feeling depressed.
After a long while, the two brothers Jia She and Jia Zheng came in one after another.
After the two of them finished their greetings, Grandmother Jia waved to the maids and servants who were serving on the side, signaling them to leave.
When they were the only ones left in the room, Grandmother Jia spoke up: "I called you here today because I have something important to discuss with you."
Her tone was very calm, but it revealed an unquestionable majesty.
Jia She and Jia Zheng looked at each other, feeling a little confused.
But they all said in unison: "Mother, please speak!"
Grandmother Jia nodded and said slowly, "Now the Empress has shown mercy and is releasing those palace maids and maids who have reached the age. At the same time, there will be a small election in three months, so I want our Yuanchun to participate in the election for a palace maid. In this way, she can go to the Empress Defei first and wait for a suitable opportunity."
At this point, a shrewd look flashed in Grandmother Jia's eyes, completely lacking the love and affection she usually had for her granddaughter.
Jia She and Jia Zheng were shocked when they heard this.
Although they knew that the Jia family was not as prosperous as before, they did not expect that Grandmother Jia would think of sending Yuanchun to the palace as a maid.
However, they also understood that this might be the best solution at the moment. After all, only if Yuanchun could gain the favor of the emperor or other nobles could she bring more glory and benefits to the Jia family.
Yuanchun, who was standing next to her, was looking at her uncle and aunt with a look of pride and complacency in her eyes, as if she had already seen that she would sit in a high position in the future and become the object of everyone's admiration.
She raised her chin slightly, with a faint smile on her lips, as if she had already grasped the future glory in her hands.
The pride in her eyes became even greater, as if she had seen her own brilliant achievements in the future. However, she did not realize that all this was just her wishful thinking.
"Especially since Yuanchun is going to run for election, you relatives can't just sit back and watch!"
Hearing this, Jia She was stunned.
He spoke again: "Don't be embarrassed! You know, Yuanchun's election this time is a rare opportunity for our family. If she can be successfully elected, the status of our family will be greatly improved! So, you have to show your appreciation!"
The first to be affected was Mrs. Wang.
"Madam, I am willing to pay fifty thousand taels of silver."
Xing Yuling sneered in her heart. She had expected Mrs. Wang to say that. She looked at Grandmother Jia, and saw a satisfied smile on her face.
"Very good, Madam Wang is indeed a virtuous wife of our Jia family." Grandmother Jia praised, "What about the others?"
Many people expressed their willingness to contribute money to support Yuanchun's campaign. Xing Yuling didn't want to participate, but she knew that if she didn't contribute money, it might cause dissatisfaction from Jia's mother. So, she reluctantly said, "I am also willing to contribute 10,000 taels of silver."
Grandmother Jia nodded, and was quite satisfied with everyone's performance. However, at this moment, a discordant voice sounded.
"I don't agree!" The speaker was Jia Zheng, who said righteously, "Yuanchun is still young, how can she be sent to the deep palace? Besides, the fighting in the palace is fierce, and she could lose her life if she is not careful. I absolutely don't agree to let Yuanchun take this risk!"
Old Mrs. Jia didn't expect that the person who spoke was her beloved youngest son.
"Zheng'er, you know the current situation of our Rongguo Mansion. If we continue like this, it will decline sooner or later. If Yuanchun can enter the palace and gain the favor of the next emperor, our Jia family will be able to restore its former glory." Grandmother Jia's face darkened.
Jia Zheng wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Jia's mother, "This matter has been decided, there is no need to discuss it further."
The scene was a little deadlocked for a moment. Xing Yuling shook her head secretly in her heart. She knew that Jia Zheng was a hypocritical person and liked to show off in front of Jia Mu.
In the end, Jia Zheng closed his mouth helplessly, as if he knew he could not change Grandmother Jia's decision.
Xing Yuling looked at Yuanchun, who looked very proud, and couldn't help feeling sorry for her, as she had to be involved in the palace struggle at such a young age.
After the banquet, Xing Yuling returned to her own courtyard. Thinking of Shui Lin's matter, she felt more and more upset.
Not long after returning to the yard, there was a commotion outside. Xing Yuling frowned, feeling a little unhappy. It's time! Aunt Sun is arguing with Aunt Li outside! "Xiaoman walked in quickly, with an anxious look on her face. After bowing to me, she said hurriedly.
I couldn't help but frown when I heard the news. Why are these two women quarreling again? It's really a headache.