EBE Chapter 941 [Ashes of Love: Red Mansion Tribulation 11]
Chapter 941 [Ashes of Love: Red Mansion Tribulation 11]
After hearing what Wang Xifeng said, Jia Min felt a little unhappy, but after all, she was a junior, so she couldn't care too much about it. So she smiled and said directly, "It's my fault. I didn't know what Baoyu really likes. I thought Baoyu might have the same hobbies as Ke Ge'er, but I didn't expect Baoyu to be uninterested in these things."
Hearing this, Jia's mother hurriedly smiled and defended Baoyu, saying, "Min'er, don't blame this child! It's all because I spoiled him."
Jia Min nodded slightly and replied, "Don't worry, mother. I understand it in my heart." In fact, she didn't really take this matter to heart. She thought he was just a nephew. She already had a biological son at home. That child was ambitious and determined to take the imperial examination. How could he compare to Jia Baoyu?
Then, Jia Min called out softly, "Baoyu, come to grandma quickly."
Baoyu moved at the sound, walked briskly to Jia's mother's side, and then snuggled into her arms. Jia's mother stretched out her hand with a loving face, and patted Baoyu's back gently again and again.
After a short pause, Grandmother Jia turned to look at Lin Daiyu and Dai Ke, smiled and waved them over, and introduced them slowly: "Daiyu, Dai Ke, come and meet your brother Baoyu."
Although Daiyu and Daike were full of disgust towards Baoyu, they were well aware of the etiquette of ladies from wealthy families and naturally would not show such emotions. At this moment, the two of them stood in front of Grandmother Jia, their eyes fell on the "giant baby" Baoyu in Grandmother Jia's arms, and they said in unison: "Hello, Brother Baoyu."
Baoyu's eyes were attracted by Youyou, and he didn't notice Dai Ke who was so close. He just stared at Youyou, then smiled and said to Jia Mu, "I have seen this sister before." When he said this, everyone was stunned.
Grandmother Jia was slightly startled at first, then she smiled and said angrily: "But you are talking nonsense again, when have you ever seen her?"
However, Baoyu did not care and still responded with a smile on his face: "Although I have never met this sister, I felt that she looked very familiar when I saw her, and a sense of intimacy naturally arose in my heart, as if we were old acquaintances. Today's meeting can be regarded as a reunion after a long separation, isn't it a wonderful thing?" After saying this, he shook his head proudly.
After hearing this, Jia's mother smiled even brighter and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Even better! Even better! If you can think like this, you brothers and sisters will definitely get along better and more harmoniously in the future."
When Dai Ke heard what Grandmother Jia said, she was immediately filled with dissatisfaction. She pouted her lips and retorted without hesitation: "Grandmother, how can you say that? Brother Baoyu's words are really inappropriate! My sister and Brother Baoyu have never met before. Today is just the first time they met. If it gets out and those irrelevant people know about this, my sister's innocent reputation will be ruined. Grandmother, you should quickly let Brother Baoyu change this bad habit of speaking without restraint! Besides, my sister is about to reach the age of participating in the selection, how can she tolerate a man of another surname making such casual comments?"
When Grandmother Jia heard what Dai Ke said, her face suddenly turned gloomy, and she couldn't help but feel a little angry. After all, Baoyu was her beloved grandson, and although this grandson did have some minor problems, they were not a big problem in her eyes. At this moment, because of Dai Ke's accusation, she couldn't help but vent her anger on Dai Ke.
Jia Min, who was standing by, noticed that Grandmother Jia's expression had changed, and she knew something was wrong, so she quickly tried to persuade her: "Mother, calm down, please don't blame Ke'er. This child has been very close to his sister since he was young, and it can almost be said that he was brought up by Daiyu. Therefore, as long as someone says something bad about Daiyu, Ke'er will immediately stand up to protect his sister. After all, the deep affection between them is also human nature."
Hearing this, Jia's mother's expression eased a little, and she nodded slightly and said, "Well, it's natural for a brother and sister to have a close relationship. Otherwise, when you get married in the future, you won't even have a brother to support you, and your life will be difficult."
Wang Xifeng's eyes flickered as she quickly changed the topic and said with a smile, "Is Ke'er going to take the imperial examination in the future?"
Dai Ke, who was standing by, heard this and responded respectfully, "Second sister-in-law Lian, I am not talented, but I have already passed the Tongsheng exam. Father, do you think I should wait a year or two before taking the Juren exam?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xifeng's face was filled with surprise and she couldn't help but exclaimed: "Oh my, I didn't expect that Ke'er is already a scholar at such a young age! It's really amazing! I think my aunt will definitely have great blessings in the future!"
At this time, Jia Min, who was sitting next to him, smiled and took over the conversation: "I don't ask for anything else. I just hope that my two children can grow up safely and healthily. That's enough."
At this time, Jia's mother heard that Dai Ke was actually a scholar, and suddenly an idea came to her mind, so she hurriedly said to Jia Min: "Min'er, since Ke'er is destined to be an official in the future, I wonder if he has decided on a marriage yet?"
Jia Min shook her head slightly and replied softly, "Don't worry, mother. Ke'er is still young, and there are still many years before we can get married. There is no need to be too anxious about this matter."
However, Grandmother Jia waved her hands again and again, looking anxious, "How can we not be anxious? If we delay any longer, those good girls will be taken away by other families first! We should plan ahead!"
Youyou and Daiko, who were standing on one side, looked at each other inadvertently, and instantly understood each other's thoughts from each other's eyes - it turned out that Grandmother Jia had set her sights on the candidate for the future young lady of the Lin family.
Dai Ke walked to Jia's grandmother with a light figure, bowed slightly, and said slowly: "Grandmother, you also know that a good man has ambitions. Brother Ke will achieve great things and become a high-ranking official in the future! How can he be tied down by a mere love affair and ruin his future? Therefore, regarding my marriage, I hope that Grandmother can let my father make the decision."
When Grandmother Jia heard this, her face changed slightly, but she soon returned to normal. She turned to look at Jia Min and said earnestly, "Min'er, as a mother, you can't let your child be so willful! From ancient times to the present, marriage has always been subject to the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers. You can't just watch this child break the rules."
Jia Min was not afraid at all when she heard this. She straightened her back, looked into Grandmother Jia's eyes, and responded frankly, "Mother, you may not know something. Ke'er is the most outstanding and promising young man in our Lin family. Even if I, as a mother, force him to marry, I'm afraid the respected elders of the Lin family will definitely not agree."
Seeing that this plan failed, Jia's mother thought for a moment, then found another way. She turned her eyes to Jia Baoyu and said, "Forget it, if that's the case, Baoyu, you should learn more from your brother Ke. Especially in terms of academic studies, you need to work harder and don't waste your time!"
However, Jia Baoyu grumbled reluctantly: "Grandma, you know that I have no interest in those boring books. In my opinion, reading so many books is completely useless!"