Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 117 Don't be fooled by a face

Everyone in the Jia family knew that Lin Daiyu would definitely not be invited to Wang's funeral. So, after much deliberation, Jia's mother decided to let Yuanyang take the lead and go to the Lin Mansion to test the waters.

This matter should be done as soon as possible, so early in the morning of the second day after Daiyu was summoned to the palace to meet the empress dowager, Yuanyang came into the Lin Mansion with a smile on her face, carrying a beautiful plum blossom cake from Jia's mother's breakfast.

"The old lady had a poor appetite, so the kitchen staff remembered the green plums that the young lady had sent the other day, and thought that the old lady would definitely like them, so they mixed red plums, winter plums, white plums, and green plums in all kinds of colors to make this cake.

"The old lady really liked it as soon as she saw it. She even asked my servant to bring some to you, young lady. Try it while it's hot." Yuanyang affectionately pushed the cake to Daiyu who had just finished dressing up.

Daiyu smiled and picked up a piece of green plum-shaped cake, took a bite, and praised it: "It's really good."

Then he pushed it away and drank some water as usual, then asked Yuanyang: "Besides delivering this cake, does Sister Yuanyang have anything else to do? I have to follow Aunt Meng's rules and I have to go out to purify my qi now."

Yuanyang was stunned for a moment, then quickly smiled and said, "I have never helped you get up early. In this case, I will walk with you."

Lin Daiyu nodded and smiled, and ordered Xueyan: "Take this cake to Liu's place and ask her to warm it on the stove for me. I will eat this for breakfast later."

This is a great honor to Yuanyang.

Yuanyang stood there with a smile, waiting for Daiyu to drink the hot water and go out for a walk.

Two people were walking in the garden and talking in low voices.

"I didn't come the other day, so I didn't catch up with the incident. And the old lady refused to tell me the details when I got back. Miss, please ask one of your sisters who was there that day to take me out, and tell me what happened in the meantime."

Yuanyang supported Daiyu, asked her to pay attention to her feet, and whispered.

Daiyu hummed and asked, "Is the old lady okay?"

"I heard yesterday afternoon that the girl had entered the palace, so I hurriedly called the eldest master, the second master, and Master Zhen and talked to them for a long time. I also scolded the second master and almost pointed at his face and scolded him for being heartless and ungrateful."

Yuanyang sighed, "When it comes to doing something out of the ordinary, Master Zhen is the most out of the ordinary. But when it comes to knowing clearly in one's heart, he still knows it best. I just can't understand why, if he knows everything, he would do something so suicidal?"

He whispered to Daiyu about the conversation he had heard among the people yesterday.

Daiyu was silent for a long time, and then she sighed softly, "A family that has been established for hundreds of years cannot make any further progress, so it can only live a life of drunkenness and dreams."

Yuanyang had nothing to say, so she changed the subject: "I don't know whether Prince Beijing's Mansion is attracted by your talent or your money and favor.

"Early yesterday morning, in the name of condolence, I stood in front of the coffin and then came to tell the old lady that the princess was seriously ill, and the prince wanted Miss Lin to be his concubine. If the princess died tomorrow, he would immediately make her his principal concubine. And other nonsense.

"I was so tired of listening that I didn't even bother to change her tea. Before she could finish, someone outside reported that someone from the young Marquis Shi family had come, so the old lady didn't continue talking to her."

At this point, Yuanyang gritted her teeth and cursed, "I originally thought that the Prince of Beijing's Mansion was so noble, but it turns out that they are taking advantage of others and bullying others.

"What concubine? Isn't she just a worthless concubine? Don't believe their lies. If you really go there, once the gate of his palace is closed, he will bully you in any way!

"His ancestors saved His Majesty's carriage. If he doesn't rebel, I'm afraid the Emperor won't be able to do anything to him! So you must hold on, girl. Don't give in no matter what anyone says!"

Daiyu found this very amusing. She shook her hand and asked in a low voice, "Didn't Grandmother ask you to come here today to find out what I was thinking? Why did you tip me off?"

"The old lady..." Yuanyang couldn't help but sigh and complain when she got to this point, "Everything has been going so smoothly these years. When these things suddenly happened, she panicked.

"That night, she tossed and turned, crying and cursing all night. Early the next morning, she called Madam Shihou and discussed the matter for a long time. In the afternoon, she announced that Wang was seriously ill and had to be sent away to recuperate."

As he spoke, he looked around to see if there was anyone around, and whispered to Daiyu, "Second Master Lian doesn't know that one of the people who accompanied him to see off the Second Madam was from the Shi family.

"That man was once a spy in Lord Shi's hands. He knows best how to make people die 'accidentally'!"

Daiyu's heart skipped a beat. She took a few more steps, steadied her breathing, and whispered, "This young Madam Shihou is quite decisive."

"She is really cruel and shameless." Yuanyang whispered in Daiyu's ear, "She admitted it in front of the old lady. Back then, Miss Shi's mother didn't get along with her sister-in-law. She got angry and bought medicine from Ma Dao Po..."

Daiyu was stunned.

She learned from Ma Dao Po's testimony that she had once sold medicine to Lady Shihou, and she only told Lady Jia secretly that day.

Unexpectedly, Grandmother Jia actually used this incident to restrain Lady Shi Hou, borrowed a suitable person from the Shi family, and took Lady Wang's life without anyone knowing!

Moreover, in the eyes of the silly girl Yuanyang, this matter was seen as a reflection of the cruelty of Madam Shihou.

People become better with age!

It took a while to digest the news. Daiyu lowered her head, held Yuanyang's hand, and slowly walked forward.

Yuanyang noticed that she was in a bad mood, but didn't know how to persuade her, so she could only accompany her silently.

After a long while, Daiyu whispered, "What happened next?"

"Mrs. Shi had heard that the young lady's marriage to Master Bao had failed, so she asked about it before she left. The old lady snorted and said that she couldn't make the decision on the young lady's marriage, and that the young lady had to give her approval.

"Mrs. Xiao Shihou smiled and said, 'It's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. My grandmother is also related to me by my mother, so why can't she make the decision?'

"What are you talking about? When I was holding a grand ceremony for my late master, I heard people outside asking about the girl's marriage. Among them was the Prince of Beijing's Palace!

"The old lady laughed when she heard this and said that the girl, an orphan who lost her mother, was not worthy of living in the palace. Madam Xiao Shihou left without saying anything else.

"Who knew that Prince Beijing's mansion would come yesterday? The old lady was so surprised at the time. If I hadn't interrupted her, she would have wanted to set the engagement date on the spot! This must be the wife of Marquis Shi who went to Prince Beijing's mansion to tip off!"

Yuanyang looked worried and anxious, "I know that Prince Beijing is young, handsome, and has many friends. He must have many clever tricks to deceive people!

"But young lady, since the late master has been conferred the title of Marquis, you are the legitimate daughter of the Marquis. No matter where you go, even if it is to a prince, there is no reason for you to be someone's concubine.

"Don't be fooled by Prince Beijing's face!"

Daiyu chuckled: "If a face can deceive me, how much uglier can Baoyu be than him?

"That's what you said. I have a family background, I have money, I'm well-educated and I can manage a household. I have all these abilities, why should I follow those people and live a hard life?

"His Beijing Prince's Mansion looks great, but can it compare to the freedom I have now? Don't worry, go back and tell your grandmother that her granddaughter said:

"Don't even mention that he wants me to be his concubine now. Even if his princess consort is dead now and he asks me to be his first wife with three matchmakers and six certificates, I can't do that!"

This was exactly what Yuanyang had said to Jia She. Yuanyang blushed and glared at Daiyu: "Miss!"

Daiyu covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed mischievously.

"But young lady, I am only worried about one thing," Yuanyang frowned, "what if Prince Beijing asks the Supreme Lord to grant a marriage?"