Dream of the Red Chamber

Chapter 385 Du Yan Li's Funeral

A little face flushed with alcohol, she lay sprawled among the flowers, muttering incoherently. Chen Siyuan smiled, first observing from a distance, unwilling to disturb such a beautiful scene. Then, worried that Yun'er might catch a cold, he stepped forward, picked up a folding fan, and gently nudged Xiangyun, saying, "Yun'er, wake up quickly, be careful not to get a chill in your tummy."

Xiangyun slowly opened her eyes, her face delicate and charming. She was stunned for a moment before realizing that she was drunk. She got up and said embarrassedly, "Brother Yuan... I drank a few too many cups. I wanted to find a quiet place to cool off, but I don't know how I fell asleep."

Just then, a commotion arose, and Baochai, Baoqin, Daiyu, Xing Xiuyan, the three sisters, Li Wan and others came together. Xichun exclaimed to herself, "Where are they? Let me take a good look in a while. I must paint a picture of begonias sleeping in spring for Sister Yun later."

Xiangyun immediately feigned anger and was about to retort when Chen Siyuan suddenly stopped her and pointed to his chin. Xiangyun quickly wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand, smiled sheepishly, and then hurried towards the cave, saying from afar, "Who's talking about me now? I'll teach them a lesson!"

A moment later, Baoqin exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? Yun'er is perfectly fine, where did she go and fall asleep like a begonia in spring?"

Daiyu joked, "Xichun is making a racket all around; she must have woken up Yun'er."

Xi Chun also felt regretful, saying, "If I had known this would happen, I should have left sooner."

Then came the chattering and playful chatter. Chen Siyuan stopped here, avoiding meeting the group of girls. Ostensibly, he was being discreet, but in reality, Yingchun, Baochai, Daiyu, and Li Wan were all there, and he had recently been getting along very well with Li Wan, so it was hard to guarantee that he wouldn't give himself away.

He lingered there briefly, and soon Qingwen came running over, beaming with joy. Upon approaching, she said, “Master, the gifts have all been delivered. For Miss Biao, it’s an ivory comb inlaid with tourmaline; for Miss Qin, it’s a white jade hairpin inlaid with coral; and for Sister Ping’er, it’s a sandalwood folding fan.”

Sister Ping'er thanked him, saying she would thank the master in person later. Miss Qin kept asking why the master hadn't come, and the young lady secretly told her that she would come to find him again in the evening after everyone had left.

Seeing that Qingwen's face was flushed, Chen Siyuan knew that she must have drunk quite a bit. So he smiled and said, "I know, you don't need to reply to me right away. Just have fun with everyone."

Qingwen agreed with a smile, said goodbye to Chen Siyuan, and ran back to Hongxiangpu.

Chen Siyuan was about to leave when he was called back. Turning around, he saw Hongyu approaching with a smile, yet also with a look of resentment.

Since going to the Second Miss's place, Hongyu's status as her dowry maid was now secure. However, she was also very busy with daily chores and couldn't find time to visit Chen Siyuan every few days.

Previously, in the thatched cottage in Qingtang, except for the time when she was menstruating, she spent most of her days sharing a bed with Chen Siyuan. Although each time it would leave her with a sore back and weak legs, the intoxicating pleasure was indescribable. After being separated for so long, Hongyu missed Chen Siyuan even more, so she secretly came to see him.

"Uncle~"

Hongyu stepped forward and tugged at Chen Siyuan's arm, pouting coquettishly.

Chen Siyuan laughed and said, "Who wronged you?"

Hongyu said, half-jokingly, "If I had known that I would have to part ways with Master when I went to Zhuijin Tower, I would have preferred not to go at all."

Chen Siyuan laughed and said, "Not going to be a dowry maid anymore?"

Hongyu smiled and said, "There's not much difference between the left and right concubines and maids." Seeing Chen Siyuan smile without saying anything, Hongyun pouted and said, "It's a pity it's too late..." She raised her eyes and flirted with Chen Siyuan, then whispered, "Master, the second young lady said she felt sorry for me being so busy these days, so she specially allowed me to have a free day tomorrow... I plan to go and take a look at the new residence at Nengren Temple."

The new residence at Nengren Temple? Second Sister You and Third Sister You are still in mourning. Second Sister You doesn't care about the mourning period, but because Third Sister You insisted, the two sisters have never shared a room with Chen Siyuan. Even a fool would understand the meaning behind Hongyu's words.

Chen Siyuan lowered his voice and chuckled, "Can you handle it yourself?"

Hongyu playfully protested, pulling on Chen Siyuan's arm and swaying back and forth, her breasts brushing against Chen Siyuan's arm intentionally or unintentionally.

Chen Siyuan was so aroused that he couldn't resist. Seeing that they had passed the bend and there was no one around to watch, he simply grabbed Hongyu and led her behind a willow tree.

Hongyu gasped in surprise, leaning against the tree trunk. Chen Siyuan pressed one of her hands above her head, then covered her lips with his, while the other hand freely caressed her body.

Hongyu was already eager for it, and now she was even more aroused, responding with soft moans and groans.

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"No, no, if I drink another cup, I'm afraid I'll end up like Yun Yatou, and I might just fall asleep somewhere like a begonia in spring."

Sister Feng smiled and declined, but Yingchun followed suit and said with a smile, "I think we've had enough fun. Why don't we end this drinking game and find something else to play?"

Upon hearing this, Xiangyun immediately clapped her hands in approval and said, "Why don't we play handball for a while?"

Baoqin, however, said, "Playing chess is better."

Then Xichun exclaimed, "Why don't we play pitch-pot?"

Sister Feng smiled and stood up, letting the children play around. Ping'er quickly came over and whispered, "Grandma~"

Fengjie patted Ping'er's hand, which was reaching out to support her, and said, "You've been working hard for quite some time now. Today is your special day. Just drink and have fun. I'm not feeling well right now, so I'll go for a stroll up the mountain. If I wake up, I'll come back. If I still feel dizzy, I'll go back to my room first."

Ping'er glanced around and saw that Feng Jie'er's smile was forced. She knew that Feng Jie'er was completely angry this time and no longer liked such cheerful scenes. Ping'er didn't know how to persuade her about this, and she also had her own thoughts in mind, so she didn't say much.

After bidding farewell to Ping'er and leaving Hongxiangpu, Fengjie passed through the cave and headed up the winding mountain path. However, as soon as she emerged from the cave, she faintly heard some alluring sounds. Fengjie's heart skipped a beat; she slowed her pace slightly, her brow furrowing, before quietly approaching the source of the sounds.

Upon reaching the top of the path, Sister Feng leaned against a tree and peered out. A dozen paces away, she saw a man and a woman embracing. Looking closer, she recognized them as Hongyu and Chen Siyuan!
Sister Feng breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced deeply, thinking that the path leading to the zigzag-railed bridge was right next to her, and immediately went down.

After crossing the plank bridge, one arrives at Hengwu Garden. Fengjie, who has always been at odds with Baochai, is unwilling to linger. She continues onward, and across the water, on the opposite bank, lies Hongxiangpu. From afar, she can hear laughter and chatter, and see the figures of young women appearing and disappearing amidst the red flowers and green willows. Fengjie feels increasingly lonely.

People's joys and sorrows are different in this world. After such a great defeat, how could Sister Feng have the mind to play around?
Jia Lian's disgraceful act resulted in Jia Zhen and Jia She being turned away at the door for two days before they finally met Prince Bei Jing. The next day, Bao Yu was sent to Prince Bei Jing's residence, and the old lady then had a discussion with Feng Jie about it.

Feng Jie knew perfectly well why Bao Yu left. She had heard that Lady Wang had made a big scene that day. If it weren't for the many benefits promised by the old lady, Lady Wang would probably have gone to find Wang Ziteng to stand up for her!

Although the old lady did not say it explicitly that day, the sand that Feng Jie had mixed into the purchasing room and the housekeeper's room was washed out in the blink of an eye. Madam Wang quietly regained the lost ground, and the situation was even worse than when Feng Jie was in charge of the house.

Whenever she thinks of this, Sister Feng grits her teeth in hatred! If it weren't for the trouble caused by Jia Lian, Sister Feng would still be able to stand on equal footing with Madam Wang!

That would have been bad enough, but Sister Feng'er and Jia Lian's relationship had already cooled, and with this incident, Sister Feng'er wished she could cut off the root of the troublemaker!
It was only after Ping'er repeatedly comforted her and brought up what Chen Siyuan had said before—that it would be proper to have a child by one's side—that Feng Jie finally calmed down.

But the thought of being intimate with Jia Lian made Feng Jie feel nauseous.

She had discussed this matter with Ping'er yesterday, and Ping'er had no other solution. However, this morning she suddenly suggested that if all else failed, she should simply get drunk or take some aphrodisiacs, and pretend she had been bitten by a dog; she could just bear it and it would pass. Once they had a child, Jia Lian could have his way with other women as he pleased, as long as he didn't interfere with Feng Jie's management of the household.

Sister Feng stopped at Willow Leaf Islet, where willows were interspersed and several steps led directly to the water. Sister Feng was troubled and didn't know where to go, so she simply stopped there and began to ponder.

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Just as Chen Siyuan and Hongyu were getting intimate, they suddenly heard the maid Yunxiang shouting. Hongyu, afraid of being seen, quickly struggled and pushed Chen Siyuan away.

Chen Siyuan was both amused and annoyed. He pointed downwards and said angrily, "It's all your fault. If I go out looking like this, people will definitely mistake me for a fortune teller."

Hongyu was puzzled. She glanced down and thought for a moment... Wasn't her master's current hairstyle just like the Chinese character '卜' (bu)? Having been influenced by Chen Siyuan's endless jokes, Hongyu immediately understood. She covered her mouth and chuckled for a while before giving him a flirtatious wink and saying, "I'm going now. Tomorrow... do as you please, Master!"

After saying that, she chuckled and walked away quickly. Before entering the cave, she turned back and smiled, making Chen Siyuan even more eager to enter.

"This little goblin."

Chen Siyuan smiled and shook his head. Then he heard the old woman's voice coming from the mountain. Afraid of being seen in his embarrassment, he simply moved to the crossroads, turned around and went up the folding plank bridge.

Just as they were about to reach Hengwu Garden, they unexpectedly bumped into Sister Feng on her way back at the crossroads.

Chen Siyuan inwardly groaned. He had intended to hide in Hengwu Garden while Feng Jie wasn't looking at him. But just then, Feng Jie looked up and, through the drooping willow branches, smiled and said, "Brother Yuan, what brings you here? Why don't you go to Hongxiang Garden to join in... um... ah!"

Sister Feng stopped and turned her head away, her face turning bright red with embarrassment.

Chen Siyuan was both amused and exasperated, thinking to himself that if he had known this would happen, he would have preferred to hide behind a tree for a while. Even with his thick skin, he felt incredibly embarrassed at this moment, so he quickly lied, "Greetings, Second Sister-in-law... Well... I had to relieve myself, brother. Farewell!"

There was no way to go back, so Chen Siyuan simply cursed in annoyance, spread out his folding fan to shield himself, hurriedly passed by Sister Feng, and ran eastward.

Feng Jie's heart was still pounding; what had just happened was truly shocking! Before she could recover, Chen Siyuan had already called out and run away.

Sister Feng thought she had misread it, so she couldn't help but look back. She saw Chen Siyuan running away with his back bent... She immediately understood that it was exactly what she thought, and she hadn't misread it at all!

Sister Feng blushed, and couldn't help but secretly spit out her drink, thinking to herself, "I wonder which little hussy Brother Yuan was messing around with just now. But... why is that thing so big?"
Although Sister Feng wasn't very well-educated, she was still literate and had read quite a few storybooks in private. She vaguely remembered reading a storybook once where a whisk was used to represent that object, and Sister Feng had scoffed at it, thinking to herself, "It's just a whisk, how can it be a whisk?"
Looking back on that thrilling scene now, Sister Feng realized that there are always people more capable than herself... It turns out there really is someone powerful!

Perhaps it was because she had drunk a few too many cups, or perhaps it was because the scene just now was too shocking, but Feng Jie'er's mood gradually calmed down, and she began to have strange thoughts... Her mind was filled with romantic thoughts, and her body was already soaked with desire.

Given this situation, how could Sister Feng dare to go to Hongxiangpu to join in the fun? She immediately cursed under her breath and turned to go back to her own courtyard.

The day was unusually lively, and even the maid Feng'er and her daughter Qiao'jie went to join in the fun, leaving the courtyard somewhat deserted, with only an old woman left to watch over it.

Back in her room, Sister Feng drank a cup of strong tea and felt drowsy. She dismissed the old woman, covered herself with a brocade quilt, and lay down to sleep. Little did she know that this sleep would bring her endless, enchanting dreams.

At first, she couldn't make out the person's appearance; there was only a vague outline. But as the person gradually became clearer, Sister Feng stared intently and was surprised to find that the person was Chen Siyuan!

Startled, Sister Feng awoke from her dream. After a moment of disorientation, she realized that her legs were tightly clamped between the blankets, causing her to become even more soaked... Sister Feng was extremely ashamed! She immediately rummaged through her drawers and cupboards, and while no one was around, she hurriedly changed into her undergarments, and then busied herself with other tasks.

As she sat slumped on the kang (a heated brick bed), Feng Jie, her face flushed, murmured, "I've completely lost my mind!"

If I hadn't gone mad, how could I possibly dream of myself and Chen Siyuan in such a shameful way?
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Meanwhile, Chen Siyuan bravely made his way back to Qingtang Thatched Cottage, and only calmed down after drinking two cups of tea. He secretly thought that Hongyu, that little vixen, was becoming more and more seductive, and his heart couldn't help but itch more and more. One moment he was thinking about Xiangling and Qingwen returning as soon as possible, the next he was looking forward to the sound of the jade chime at the Jade Emperor Temple, and then he wondered if he should go to the east courtyard to see Madam Xing.

Just as he was pondering this, an old woman came from outside. After asking her, he learned that it was Xia Zhu who had come to invite Chen Siyuan back to his new residence at Nengren Temple.

Upon hearing this, Chen Siyuan immediately knew that Madam You must have gone to the new house to visit her eldest daughter, which was why Second Sister You sent Xia Zhu to invite her.

Normally, Chen Siyuan would have scoffed and immediately refused. However, he was currently in a state of limbo, feeling extremely frustrated, so upon hearing this, he was greatly intrigued.

After a slight hesitation, she realized that since she had already given birth to a child, what was the point of distancing herself now? She then gave a brief instruction to the maidservant who was left behind and strode confidently toward the back door.

As she came out through the back door, she turned around and saw Xia Zhu, the maid of Sister You Er, waiting by the back door.

Xia Zhu hurriedly stepped forward to greet Chen Siyuan, but Chen Siyuan waved his hand and asked as he walked away, "Grandma Zhen is here?"

Xia Zhu honestly replied, "Yes. Third Aunt went to Faxiangfang early this morning to oversee the construction project, and Second Aunt said she probably won't be back until nightfall."

Chen Siyuan nodded in agreement and quickened his pace. In just over a minute, they arrived at the new house, leaving Xia Zhu breathless and covered in sweat.

Upon entering, they saw Madam You holding her eldest daughter and playing with her in the courtyard.

The eldest daughter and the youngest son were about the same age and were now talking. The second sister, You, was teasing them. Hearing the eldest daughter calling her "Auntie" over and over again, You's face showed both joy and sorrow—not being able to acknowledge one's own daughter was unbearable for anyone.

Hearing approaching footsteps, she looked up and saw Chen Siyuan returning. Reluctantly, Madam You handed her eldest daughter to the wet nurse. After a moment's thought, she took off a gold bracelet from her hand and gave it to her second daughter, saying, "Keep this for the eldest daughter... just pawn it... just pawn it..."

Madam You couldn't bear to say anything more, and in her heart she only thought of it as saving up for her eldest daughter's dowry.

Just then, Chen Siyuan arrived and, seeing the situation, asked, "Aren't you afraid Jia Zhen will notice?"

Madam You pouted and said, "I didn't do this. What's wrong with me leaving some dowry for my eldest daughter?"

Separated from her child, Madam You was understandably upset. Chen Siyuan, of course, didn't hold it against her. You Erjie, fearing she might displease Chen Siyuan, quickly smiled and said, "Master, you came all this way? Look at all that sweat. Xiazhu, quickly help Master change his clothes, and bring a plate of the melons and fruits that were kept in the well."

Xia Zhu obediently agreed, and Sister You Er tugged at Chen Siyuan's arm again, saying, "Master, why don't you go to the back building to rest for a while?"

Chen Siyuan glanced at Madam You, noticing her slightly embarrassed expression, and then glanced at him sideways. Their eyes met, and Madam You hurriedly looked away again.

Chen Siyuan nodded in agreement and followed Xia Zhu to the back building.

They arrived at the back building in no time. Xia Zhu brought in warm tea and fruit, then quickly withdrew. Chen Siyuan drank a cup of tea, then got up and went to his bedroom.

Second Sister You lived in the east wing on the second floor. There were three rooms upstairs: the one near the stairs was the hall, the one inside was a banquet room, and the one at the very back was the bedroom.

Upon entering and taking a look around, Chen Siyuan was immediately surprised... It had been quite some time since he last visited, so why were there so many more items inside?
First, a large mirror had appeared above the bed, now covered with silk cloth; a red silk ribbon hanging from the beam had been tied to a board to serve as a swing; next to the chest at the foot of the bed, a bench of uneven height had appeared; and inside the small chest at the head of the bed were countless items, including a vajra (a magical pestle)...

Chen Siyuan was both surprised and amused, wondering whether Sister You was going to great lengths to please him or whether he had developed a peculiar fetish for her.

As she pondered, she heard light footsteps coming from the stairwell. Turning her head, she saw Second Sister You and Madam You arriving together.

Madam You was still somewhat hesitant, her hands twisting her handkerchief, while Second Sister You, with a seductive and alluring air, pushed Madam You into Chen Siyuan's arms and giggled, "Good sister, have you forgotten what you told me a while ago? What's the use of pretending to be reserved now? You might as well be straightforward, so as not to spoil the master's mood!"

Madam You threw herself into Chen Siyuan's arms, glanced at him, and then let out a soft moan before falling silent. But then, Second Sister You snuggled closer...

Half a day of absurdity, unspeakable in its details. After the wind and rain subsided, Madam You's limbs were weak and her body limp. She tried several times before finally landing lightly. Seeing that it was getting late, she hurriedly bid farewell to Chen Siyuan and hastily led her maid back to Ningguo Mansion.

Chen Siyuan lay on You Erjie's lap, letting You Erjie massage his temples.

The two chatted casually, and suddenly the topic turned to You Shi and Jia Zhen. You Erjie pouted and said, "If a rooster can't lay eggs, its master would have killed it and eaten it long ago. Besides, it's too lazy to even lay eggs..."

Hmm? Does that mean... Jia Zhen's health is failing?

Chen Siyuan thought about it and realized it made sense. No matter how outrageous Master Jia She was, at least the old lady kept him in check and prevented him from going too far. But Jia Zhen of the East Mansion had no one to restrain him, so he did whatever he pleased. Not only did he have countless concubines around him, but he also frequently visited brothels.

Even if she hadn't contracted the venereal disease, her body was so weak that she was probably useless... No wonder Madam You lost consciousness seven or eight times just now...

When the topic of the wedding shop came up again, the languid You Erjie immediately perked up and said with a smile, "I just received news the other day that about ten embroiderers are coming by sea, and it should take them about ten days to arrive. Master, my wedding shop is a joint venture with Qingwen, so you can't just ignore it."

Chen Siyuan didn't open his eyes, and asked with a hum, "What do you want? I am familiar with the Inner Court, but the tasks assigned by the Inner Court are all big ones, and your shop is too small to handle them."

Sister You bent down slightly, her breasts glowing softly, which aroused Chen Siyuan's flirtatious teasing before she said with a coquettish smile, "Other jobs are obviously not suitable, but I heard there is a job embroidering patches? With this job as a foundation, the wedding shop will at least not lose money."

Chen Siyuan pondered for a while and felt that the matter was easy to handle. He asked Physician Zhai to speak on his behalf, and he was confident that the matter would be successful. He then said, "Then let's wait for the embroiderer to come and show off her skills, and then I will go to the Imperial Household Department to deliver a message."

Sister You happily agreed and became even more attentive and considerate in serving him.

Seeing that it was getting late, Chen Siyuan was afraid of being seen by Sister You San, so he reluctantly got up and let Sister You Er help him get dressed.

No sooner had I gone downstairs than Silver Butterfly came looking for me through the back door.

When Yindie saw the two of them in a panic, she hurriedly bowed and said, "It's terrible! Our grandmother has just returned, and a young Taoist priest has come from outside the city to report that the master has gone!"

Chen Siyuan was momentarily dazed before realizing that the "master" Yin Die was referring to was Jia Jing.

At this moment, Yindie said, "Our grandmother sent me to tell Second Aunt that she might need to come to the mansion to help with the funeral arrangements in the future."

Only then did Sister You frown and ask, "Why did you leave all of a sudden?"

Silver Butterfly replied, "The messenger said that Master has been cultivating every day, and must have reached the pinnacle of his cultivation and ascended to immortality."

You Erjie dismissed Yindie, only saying that she would go to the mansion the next day. Chen Siyuan pondered for a moment. Jia Lian had made a big mistake, Jia Rong was nowhere to be found, and Jia Zhen was currently wandering around somewhere. In this way, wouldn't the Ningguo Mansion be without anyone to use? Perhaps Jia Lian would benefit from this misfortune and be released this time.

Because he was concerned about his appointment with Xing Xiuyan, Chen Siyuan did not wait for You Sanjie any longer, and bid farewell to You Erjie before returning to Rongguo Mansion.

Upon returning to the Rongguo Mansion, a maid named Yunxiang came to report that You Shi had received the news. On one hand, she sent people to find Jia Zhen, and on the other hand, she hurriedly ordered the Xuanzhen Temple to be sealed off. She changed her makeup, removed her hairpins, and took a carriage with her maids, servants, and two imperial physicians, rushing off to the Xuanzhen Temple... She was determined to find out how Jia Jing had died.

No sooner had Lady You left than Jia Zhen returned and immediately led Lai Sheng and others on horseback to chase after her.

As evening approached, Yunxiang came to report that Jia She had gone to the ancestral hall and brought Jia Lian back.

Seeing that Jia Lian was there, Chen Siyuan figured that he was just there to help out, so he prepared the food and wine for Xing Xiuyan to enjoy later.

A short while later, Xing Xiuyan arrived. However, this cousin of his had always been as indifferent as a chrysanthemum, and acted as if she were a carefree hermit. After she instigated Yingchun to seize the position of the first wife, Xing Xiuyan became a nobody and had no other pursuits.

Because of Jia Jing's passing, and because Chen Siyuan had just had a wild affair with You Shi and You Erjie that afternoon, the two of them only ate and drank some food and wine and talked about intimate things. As night fell, Xing Xiuyan took her leave early.

Tonight it was Qingwen's turn to be on night duty again. While Chen Siyuan was reading in the study, Qingwen came over several times, wanting to say something but then stopping herself. Seeing that he was engrossed in his reading, she decided not to disturb him.

After helping Chen Siyuan wash up at night, Qingwen leaned close to the bedside, unable to resist any longer.

He immediately said, "Sir... there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

Chen Siyuan twirled Qingwen's hair with his fingers and smiled, "Since you've opened your mouth, it means you want to say something."

Qingwen responded and said, "In the afternoon, Fourth Miss was playing with us when a message came from the East Mansion, and everyone dispersed. But just now I bumped into Fourth Miss again, and she..." Qingwen bit her lower lip and finally said, "...she hadn't even changed her hairpins, and she was still wearing a bright red dress. Master, isn't Fourth Miss's behavior... a bit inappropriate? But Second Miss didn't say a word."

Chen Siyuan raised an eyebrow, a musing thought playing on his mind. He figured even the least attentive Qingwen had sensed something was amiss, which meant Xichun's background was likely being kept quiet. Otherwise, it wouldn't have remained so silent; it would have been the talk of the town long ago!

Qingwen frowned, pouted, and moved her head comfortably against Chen Siyuan's chest. She then said, "No matter what, we are father and daughter. Why do I see that Fourth Miss doesn't seem sad at all? Master, is Fourth Miss really the daughter of the Master of the East Mansion?"

Xi Chun was Jia Jing's daughter? This is probably just a lie to fool outsiders!

Let me just mention two things. First, how come Xichun, a girl from Ningguo Mansion, has been raised in Rongguo Mansion all this time? And why doesn't her brother Jia Zhen come to visit her during festivals? Second, even if Jia Jing wanted to avoid trouble, he could have simply stayed at home. Why did he have to hide in Xuanzhen Temple outside the city?

Considering that Jia She, the eldest master of the Rongguo Mansion who inherited the title, was never favored by Grandmother Jia, the truth behind it is almost obvious!
However, such a scandal was truly outrageous, and Chen Siyuan was nominally a junior, so it was naturally inappropriate for him to speak of it. Therefore, he pinched Qingwen's nose and said, "Stop thinking nonsense. You've long since left the Rongguo Mansion, what does this have to do with us?"

Qingwen hummed twice, and seeing that Chen Siyuan was up to his old tricks again, she stopped talking.

(End of this chapter)