The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

Those attending the gathering were all eligible young men and women from various families!

In modern period dramas, such occasions are essential for the main character.

Of course, this is also a place where accidents frequently occur!

Among the many sons of powerful and wealthy families visiting the garden, Jia Baoyu's status was not the highest, but he was still considered one of the most sought-after.

The key point is that when this guy is out in public, he really does have a bit of the air of a gentleman who is as handsome as jade and unparalleled in the world.

Even setting aside interpersonal interactions, he exudes genuine sincerity when simply communicating with others.

This alone made many of the young men and women who participated in the garden tour quite fond of it!

However, his appearance, when placed among a group of young masters, was definitely among the best.

Therefore, Jia Baoyu was quite popular no matter what kind of garden party he participated in.

This guy was very successful in his social life, and his gentle and considerate treatment of the ladies easily attracted the favor of many of them, with several even taking a liking to him directly.

Not an exaggeration at all!

Without revealing his stupidity, Jia Baoyu gives the impression of being quite innocent and carefree, and at least when you get to know him, he has a charm that makes people want to be close to him.

It's a pity that Jia Baoyu's reputation was not prominent before, but now that he has suddenly become famous, it naturally arouses suspicion.

Although many women have their eyes on him, making things work out won't be so simple or easy.

In particular, getting past the old lady and Madam Wang was quite difficult!

The old lady is in a good position. As long as the families are well-matched, it will be of great benefit to Jia Baoyu in the future. In addition, if Jia Baoyu likes her, he will naturally not refuse such a marriage.

In fact, she always felt that Lin Daiyu was the best marriage partner for Jia Baoyu.

Unfortunately, Lady Wang had a problem with Lin Daiyu!

No matter how much the old lady liked them or how much she wanted to bring them together, a simple remark like "Daiyu's health isn't very good" was enough to silence her completely.

It must be said that one of the impressions Lin Daiyu left on the old lady during her stay at the Rong Mansion was that she was indeed very weak and prone to various minor ailments.

As for Madam Wang, she was extremely proud at this moment!

After all, her biological daughter was a concubine in the palace, and she had successfully given birth to a princess.

Although he was not a prince, his status in the palace was still different from before!

At least, it gave Lady Wang considerable confidence in dealing with Jia Baoyu's marriage.

According to her, she would only marry the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking noble family, preferably a princess or noblewoman from the royal family!

Under such circumstances, although Jia Baoyu was very popular at the garden party, it was quite difficult to arrange a marriage for him, and there were even signs that it would be a major problem!

In fact, Madam Wang did not have such high requirements for her future daughter-in-law's status and position!

Her true feelings can be discerned simply from the fact that she never forgot Xue Baochai.

Don't assume she's unaware that Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu's social status are fundamentally mismatched.

The key factor is that Madam Wang needs to obtain sufficient benefits, just like the Xue family gave her hundreds of thousands of taels of silver; otherwise, it would be a waste of time to say anything!

In this respect, Madam Wang was quite ruthless, completely treating Jia Baoyu as a pawn and a bargaining chip.

Chapter 298 Getting into Trouble (Happy New Year)

Recently, Jia Baoyu has been enjoying a lot of popularity.

She attended three or four garden parties organized by wealthy ladies in Beijing and received much praise.

This kid has a real talent for flattering elders, and he's also very approachable with pretty girls. He speaks very sweetly, so naturally he gets along very well with everyone.

For a time, there were even signs that Jia Baoyu was becoming a hot commodity in the marriage market of the powerful and wealthy in the capital.

Lady Wang and the old lady were quite satisfied with Jia Baoyu's performance, and naturally told Master Zheng the moment they heard about it, so that he could share in their joy.

This is also the reason why Master Zheng casually mentioned it when Jia Huan and Master Zheng were discussing marriage.

If it were as before, with Jia Baoyu's reputation so bad that he was considered a liability, the Second Master Zheng wouldn't even mention him. That's just how realistic things are.

Jia Huan smiled on the surface, but in his heart he naturally didn't take it seriously.

Given Jia Huan's background, he was not qualified to participate in such a large-scale matchmaking event for the sons of the powerful and wealthy.

But his sources of information were extensive, so he naturally knew some of the inside stories and didn't bother to go.

That place is a veritable accident hotspot!

If something goes wrong, no matter what your thoughts or intentions are, you will have to take responsibility!

Jia Baoyu is also innocent and naive, so he is easily tricked.

Upon hearing what Master Zheng said, his first reaction was whether he should give him a reminder.

If something unexpected happens, it will be difficult to handle.

Even if the Rong family has Consort Yuan in the palace backing them up, it won't work when it comes to the reputation of noble ladies. Every family has powerful relatives or allies.

Unfortunately, by the time Jia Huan learned the news, it was already too late.

He didn't say much that day, planning to wait for a later opportunity to spread the word in the mansion through Aunt Zhao, so that Madam Wang and the old lady would be more aware of the situation.

The advantage of doing this is that you won't get burned!

Otherwise, given the personalities of the old lady and Madam Wang, they might very well suspect that Jia Huan had ulterior motives.

He wouldn't be so foolish as to do good deeds to the point of sacrificing himself!

As for Lord Zheng's side, he should focus all his attention on vying for the position of Commissioner of the Court of Judicial Review.

Even if he wanted to discipline Jia Baoyu, he couldn't get past the old lady and Lady Wang who were determined to protect him, and it might even backfire in the end.

Before he could even do his good deed, bad news came from the Rong family.

At a recent garden party, Jia Baoyu made quite a splash by rescuing the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Jinxiang from falling into the water, which caused quite a stir.

The Second Master Zheng immediately summoned him back to discuss the matter!

It's speechless. Can't the Second Master Zheng find anyone else to discuss things with?

Only then did he learn the details of what had happened.

It's similar to the melodramatic plot of a historical romance novel!

When Jia Baoyu attended the garden party, he happened to witness the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Jinxiang falling into the water.

Putting everything else aside, how could Jia Baoyu not save people in such a situation?

Since he himself did not have the skill to swim, he could only rely on the maids who came with him for help.

That's right. At a garden party for the sons of the powerful and wealthy, they certainly wouldn't allow people to bring their servants or attendants in. If something went wrong, the person in charge of organizing it would be in a difficult position to explain.

Fortunately, the maids who followed Jia Baoyu were quite capable and had all undergone careful training.

They have a little bit of everything, like swimming, cooking, and medicine. They may not be experts in many things, but they can be really useful in a critical moment.

Sure enough, the person was rescued immediately, and Jia Baoyu saw her beautiful figure completely naked, soaked by the lake water. His reaction was rather ordinary, but the maid who had come with him was quick-witted; she immediately used her cloak to cover the young lady's body.

It can be said that the maids around Jia Baoyu did a pretty good job.

In modern times, this would definitely be considered an act of bravery, the kind that would earn praise from everyone.

Unfortunately, this is the era of imperial power and feudal ethics!

Jia Baoyu is in trouble!

The eldest daughter of the Marquis of Jinxiang, who was rescued, had no intention of causing trouble, but the concubine's daughter who accompanied her was unhappy and clamored that Jia Baoyu should take responsibility.

It was as if they had witnessed Jia Baoyu seeing his elder sister naked, making them feel incredibly embarrassed!

The organizers of the park event were also embarrassed, as the matter had blown up and could no longer be covered up.

That's the gist of the matter. The dilemma for Master Zheng is whether or not Jia Baoyu should take responsibility.

Of course, given his personality, Jia Baoyu would definitely have to take responsibility.

However, Jia Baoyu was, after all, acting out of a sense of justice and courage, and there were signs of being schemed against him. In addition, he was the only legitimate son, so he hesitated for a moment.

"Sir, is it inappropriate to tell me this?"

Jia Huan was somewhat amused and exasperated, and said helplessly, "It seems that whatever I say isn't quite appropriate!"

"This one……"

The Second Master Zheng was somewhat embarrassed. In his haste, he had forgotten Jia Huan's status as an illegitimate son, and it was indeed difficult to say whether he would get involved in the current situation.

"Since you're here, why don't you share your thoughts?"

After a moment's hesitation, Master Zheng Er couldn't help but speak up: "As for how it ends up, that's none of your business!"

"I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing for Brother Bao!"

Jia Huan spoke calmly: "After hearing the master's introduction, my first reaction was that the Marquis of Jinxiang family is extremely unruly. A concubine's daughter actually dared to bully the legitimate daughter!"

"After such an incident, shouldn't we be trying our best to cover it up? But that young lady who somehow got into the garden party is making a huge fuss, as if she's afraid no one will know?"

Master Zheng nodded silently, but his expression was rather unpleasant.

That's just his nature; he follows the rules and etiquette taught in books. He applies the same standards to both his own children and outsiders.