kvmb Chapter 224: Red Mansion Lady Xing 44
Chapter 224: Red Mansion Lady Xing 44
Xing Yuling looked at Lin Daiyu who came to her house and asked curiously.
"Yu'er, how come you have time to come to my place today?"
Lin Daiyu, a delicate, graceful, and pitiful girl, had blushing cheeks as gorgeous as the sunset. She lowered her head slightly, biting her lips with her pearly teeth, as if she was a little shy and embarrassed. Then, she said softly in a voice that was even softer than the flapping of a mosquito's wings: "Aunt, I have something to ask of you. I hope you can lend a hand and help me." Her voice was so soft, as if she was afraid of being heard by others.
She was alone in the huge Rongguo Mansion, but she couldn't find anyone she could really trust. Although Zijuan was close to her, she was after all someone close to her grandmother, Lady Jia, and it was hard to tell how loyal she was. Xueyan, on the other hand, was a maid brought from the Lin family, and she knew very little about what was going on outside the mansion, let alone being able to help. In such an isolated and helpless situation, she could only ask for help from her aunt, who had taken good care of her.
"Please ask my aunt to pass this letter to my father's mentor, the cabinet minister Wen Jue. Yu'er will be very grateful."
Xing Yuling did not make things difficult for her. After receiving the letter, she said to her, "Don't worry, I will deliver this letter to you at Wen's mansion."
Xing Yuling knew that Lin Daiyu was preparing to leave Rongguo Mansion, and hoped that she would have a good life in the future.
"Thank you, aunt." Lin Daiyu's eyes were red and she was about to cry.
After Lin Daiyu gradually walked away until her figure disappeared, Xing Yuling slowly came back to her senses. She stared at the thin envelope in her hand quietly, her thoughts drifting away involuntarily, and Jia Ying's face and figure kept appearing in her mind. I wonder where he is now? When will he come back?
Thinking this in her heart, Xing Yuling couldn't help but sigh. Then, she focused her eyes, called a guard hidden in the dark, and whispered to him. The guard took the order and left, quickly arranging for someone to deliver the letter safely to Wen Jue.
Not long after, Cabinet Minister Wen sent his wife to Rongguo Mansion to meet Lin Daiyu.
Mrs. Wen and others met with Lady Jia and others, and explained the reasons.
Grandmother Jia's expression was somewhat serious, with a hint of embarrassment.
In the most secret corner of her heart, she was full of resentment and dissatisfaction towards her son-in-law Lin Ruhai. She thought to herself: "He actually doesn't believe in the arrangements I made! Would I harm my own granddaughter?" This resentment was like an undercurrent, surging in her heart.
At the same time, Mrs. Wang was still lingering with fear and reluctance. She knew very well what it would mean if Lin Daiyu left - the huge family property of the Lin family had been squandered by them, so how could they return it to Lin Daiyu? She was unwilling to pay from her own private pocket.
Mrs. Wen was well aware of the greed of the Rongguo Mansion and that there was basically nothing left of the Lin family's property. Following her master's instructions, she took out a dowry list from her pocket, handed it to Lady Jia, and said it was Jia Min's dowry list.
"Before Ru Hai died, he handed this dowry list to my master and said that Yu'er would be his dowry in the future."
Grandmother Jia took the list with trembling hands, looked at the familiar things inside, and said with gritted teeth, "Don't worry, Madam Wen, I will definitely prepare Yu'er's dowry."
"In a few days, when Yu'er has packed everything, I will come in person to welcome her back to the Wen Mansion."
You know, Madam Wen is the wife of a cabinet minister. Her status is extremely respected. How could she be afraid of a mere first-class duke's wife? After all, the Wen family is also a very influential family in the court, and is not inferior to other powerful families. Moreover, Madam Wen herself is from a prominent family, and is well-informed and knowledgeable. She has long been familiar with all kinds of power struggles and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, when facing this duke's wife, she can naturally remain calm and neither humble nor arrogant.
After meeting Lin Daiyu, Mrs. Wen looked at her with pity. Mrs. Wen gently patted Daiyu's hand and told her not to worry, everything would be fine after returning to the Wen Mansion. Daiyu nodded gratefully, but tears could not stop flowing down.
After Mrs. Wen left, Jia Mu and others sat there with grim expressions, looking at each other.
Lin Daiyu paid her respects to Lady Jia and others and then left.
"I didn't expect that Lin Ruhai had done something behind my back. Apart from the items on the list, the remaining dowry for Yu'er will be made up with other items," said Lady Jia, staring at Mrs. Wang.
Jia She sat there with his legs crossed and said, "Whoever took it should make up for it. Anyway, I didn't take anything from my sister."
Mrs. Wang was on pins and needles at the moment. She twisted the handkerchief tightly in her hands, as if she wanted to crush it. Her face was pale without a trace of blood, and her eyes were full of panic and anxiety. She looked straight at the old lady sitting in the hall. Then, as if grasping the last straw, she turned her head suddenly and looked eagerly at Jia Zheng who was standing beside her.
Most of those things have been used! And many of them are used to build connections and maintain relationships for the daughters in the palace. How can she conjure them up again? Each item has been carefully selected and prepared. Now she is asked to conjure them out of thin air. It is harder than climbing to the sky! Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang felt as if her heart was being grabbed by an invisible big hand, and the pain was so severe that she could hardly breathe.
Xing Yuling stood aside, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and softly made a suggestion: "If there is really no other way to solve this problem, why not consider using other items as a substitute? This will not make things too complicated, and can ensure that the value is equal. Isn't it the best of both worlds? I believe Yuer will definitely understand."
When Lady Jia heard this, her eyes immediately lit up. This was a good idea.
"Most of the things in Lao Er's house have passed through your hands. You should find a way to make up for it yourself."
Grandmother Jia didn't want to touch her own private money, so she planned to let Lady Wang pay the lion's share.
"Mother, you also have something..." Mrs. Wang wanted to explain, but as soon as the words came to her lips, she felt the malicious and fierce gaze of Jia's mother, as if she wanted to eat her alive. Under such a chilling gaze, Mrs. Wang suddenly felt like a fishbone stuck in her throat and could no longer continue to say a word.
Jia Zheng, who was standing by, turned a blind eye to the predicament his wife was facing. Not only did he not have the slightest intention of helping her, but he mercilessly scolded Mrs. Wang.
After careful consideration, Lady Jia and Lady Wang decided to replace the missing items on the dowry list with other items of equal value. Lady Wang was so distressed that she covered her chest and almost fainted. Most of the items were paid by her, and she even asked her sister Aunt Xue for a few treasures, owing a lot of favors.
When everything was ready and only Mrs. Wen was waiting for someone to come to pick it up, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang did not dare to be negligent. They personally arranged the replacement dowry in an orderly manner and ensured that every piece was intact.
Five days later, Lin Daiyu packed her clothes and left Rongguo Mansion. On the way, Daiyu thought of the past and felt a lot of emotions in her heart. She knew that the road ahead might not be easy, but she was ready to face everything.