The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

"They've only been in school for a few days, and they're already fighting in the clan school?"

After saying that, his face revealed undisguised sarcasm and disdain.

Madam Wang nodded slightly and said leisurely, "That's just how children are!"

"As long as he doesn't cause too much trouble at the clan school, don't let the master know, lest he get angry!"

Zhou Rui's wife understood immediately, and nodded with a light laugh, saying, "Don't worry, Madam, I know what to do. Any news about Huan-ge'er causing trouble at the clan school will definitely not reach Master's ears!"

"If this really causes a huge mess, Huan-ge'er will be completely ruined!"

Chapter 10: A Heart Turned Black (Please Read On)

Jia Huan was naturally unaware of Lady Wang's thoughts.

He severely lacked experience in navigating the backyards of wealthy and powerful families during the feudal era.

The few memories left by the original owner could not offer him much guidance or help.

All we can do is be cautious.

Back in his small courtyard, Aunt Zhao had been waiting for him for a long time. Upon seeing Jia Huan return, she immediately set out dinner.

At least in terms of living conditions, Aunt Zhao didn't make him suffer.

She had no interest whatsoever in Jia Huan's experience at the clan school, nor did she inquire about how well he fared there or what the experience of studying was like.

During meals, he talked about nothing but trivial matters in the backyard.

What? Baoyu received another good thing from the old lady. The old lady is too biased.

What nonsense about Zhou Rui's family looking down on people, daring to not even give her a second glance.

There's also the claim that Tan Chun is an ingrate who doesn't even greet her when she sees her, as if her own mother doesn't exist.

Finally, he muttered to himself that the stewards and matriarchs in the mansion were all heartless bastards, each one greedy and deserving to be boiled in oil.

Not only did they skimp on her food, but they even skimped on her cosmetics, giving her inferior products instead.

That stuff is applied to the face; if it's of poor quality, it can ruin your face.

Upon hearing this, Jia Huan's heart stirred, and he subconsciously said, "If Aunt is not satisfied with the allowances in the manor, I can help with the shopping outside!"

At this moment, an idea had already formed in his mind. It was indeed a good, yet rather inconspicuous, way to make money.

The original novel of Dream of the Red Chamber states that Yingchun and Tanchun, who received a monthly allowance of two taels of silver, had to use a portion of it to hire someone to purchase rouge and face powder.

Because the rouge and face powder distributed by the mansion were of such poor quality, they dared not use them at all.

Not only the young ladies, but also the head maids, had to spend a certain amount of money on this every month.

At first glance, it seems like just a small business with transactions in units of ten taels, but it can generate a steady stream of income, allowing you to earn a stable monthly income.

Jia Huan had no right to look down on such a business; he didn't have much money on him.

Once the situation is turned around, everything will be completely different.

It wasn't just rouge and face powder, but also small accessories like hair ornaments.

Don't underestimate the value of a single item; the demand is huge.

The saying goes, "Those who live near mountains live off the mountains, and those who live near water live off the water." With such a huge consumer base as Rongfu, they can easily make a living off the land.

"You heartless wretch, what are you thinking? You even want to make money off me?"

Aunt Zhao rolled her eyes and scolded her irritably, "You unlucky bastard, if you're so capable, go and get money from the old lady!"

The ginseng rooster came too suddenly!

Jia Huan was momentarily stunned. After realizing what had happened, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said helplessly, "Auntie, is there any need to react so strongly?"

"Anyway, you have to spend money every month to hire someone to help you buy rouge and face powder. You know better than I do what the servants in the mansion are like, so you're bound to get some benefits!"

"I'm different. How could I possibly benefit from this?"

Aunt Zhao glanced at Jia Huan with some suspicion, and then thought about it and realized that it made sense.

"Then, could you help me buy some rouge and face powder next month to try it out?"

She also had some headaches about the monthly expenses, and she wanted to save as much as possible.

Whether it's attracting the Second Master or bribing the Second Branch of the family, it will cost a lot of money.

Do you really think she can save these expenses by making herself look ugly?

Believe it or not, if she doesn't behave herself, Master Zheng might not even get to see her once in a month.

There are too many tricks in the inner quarters. If the maids, servants, and stewardess of the second branch of the family were to unite and try to prevent Master Zheng from contacting Concubine Zhao, there would be far too many ways.

The second wife also has a concubine, Zhou. She just lacks confidence because she has no children, but she doesn't lack the courage to compete for the attention of the second master.

"Don't worry, Auntie, even if I were a scoundrel, I wouldn't do anything underhanded inside!"

Jia Huan smiled gently, put down his chopsticks and bowl, and went out for a stroll.

That's exactly what he thought, so naturally he wouldn't try to make money off Aunt Zhao.

With Aunt Zhao's help in spreading the word, she will definitely spread it, so there's no need to worry about that at all.

It's possible that her older sister, Tan Chun, and her head maidservant would assign the task of purchasing rouge and face powder to Jia Huan.

A way to make money has come knocking on our door!

Once Tan Chun is used, Ying Chun and Xi Chun will naturally follow suit.

Then there's Lin Daiyu, and a bunch of head maids—this is a business that can generate a steady stream of money.

Rather than letting the old women in the mansion make money through dishonest means, it's better to let him make it.

Damn, just thinking about it makes me realize how outrageous the servants in the manor are.

For example, Aunt Zhao and Jia Huan's meals were provided with standard portions every day.

But if you don't give them some kickbacks, the kitchen will just serve cold dishes every day, let alone special meals.

Leaving aside the sordid affairs of the mansion, Jia Huan strolled into the small courtyard.

While slowly walking to aid digestion, she kept changing her breathing rhythm.

Inhale...exhale...inhale...inhale...

Sometimes the sound is extremely loud, and sometimes it is extremely faint.

After having dinner, Aunt Zhao saw it and couldn't help but mutter for a while, saying things like "a seed without good fortune," only knowing how to play these lowly tricks, and so on.

If she hadn't had to go to the main hall of the second house to serve the second mistress her meal, she probably would have given Jia Huan, her increasingly unreliable son, a good talking-to.

Jia Huan didn't pay any attention and continued to do as he pleased.

After Aunt Zhao left with her personal maid, Xiao Jixiang, another maid, Xiao Que, also slipped away, and the entire courtyard suddenly became quiet.

He was having a blast!

But who could know that he was actually working out on his own?

As someone who has transmigrated and been reborn, I naturally understand the importance of my body.

Since there's no stat-boosting panel that can improve physical fitness, the only option is to work hard and improve your physical condition through exercise.

Although he hadn't been in this world for long, Jia Huan knew that the current medical conditions were quite unfriendly to a neglected illegitimate son of the Rong family like himself.

Despite the fact that in the story of Dream of the Red Chamber, whenever Jia Baoyu was beaten or injured, the mansion would specially invite a familiar imperial physician from the Imperial Hospital to treat him.

If it were Jia Huan, he could only dream about it.

The Rong family also had a particularly peculiar rule: whenever a maid or an unloved young servant in the mansion fell ill, they would be starved for two or three days before anything else would happen.

Regardless of whether there's any merit to it, how can a child who's not even ten years old withstand such torment?

With Aunt Zhao's influence and resources, at most she could ask a doctor from a local clinic to come to her home for a consultation. Whether the doctor's skill level was good or not, and whether the diagnosis was correct, depended on luck.

Jia Huan must be out of his mind to entrust his life to someone else.

Chapter 11 The Wonderful Uses of the Cheat Code (Please Read On)

In this day and age, even a minor cold can be fatal!

Under Aunt Zhao's care, the original owner of this body was actually quite spoiled.

He wasn't particularly robust!

In his previous life, Jia Huan was a fitness enthusiast and was quite knowledgeable about his physical condition.

Having been bombarded by the information explosion, one naturally knows how to exercise.

Unfortunately, it's impossible to use it openly and legitimately for training.

Like some protagonists in fanfiction, who openly declare they've abandoned literature for martial arts and brazenly begin training, that's practically suicide.

The Rong family's transformation from a civil to a military household was not successful!

To put it bluntly, the Rong family was still a family of military merit at this time!

Families with military achievements naturally value the inheritance of martial arts skills, as well as experience in military strategy and tactics.