Dream of the Red Chamber: Starting with winning over Daiyu's favorability

When Wang Xifeng heard this question, her heart almost jumped out of her throat.

He almost vomited up the medicine he had just drunk, so he quickly picked up a glass of water and gulped it down in one go.

"We are all one family, and I naturally don't want to watch this family be torn apart."

Besides, my second master Lian is a good-for-nothing. I only hope that Master Lin can give him some guidance and let him do something worthwhile.

She finally spoke her mind, and it wasn't as difficult as she had imagined.

The desire to be a family is genuine, but the reluctance to see the family fall apart is hardly sincere.

His only wish was that Lin Ruhai would give Jia Lian a helping hand; this was truly his heartfelt sentiment.

Logically speaking, Jia Lian, as the eldest son and grandson, should be the pillar of the Rongguo Mansion. Although he was not good at studying, he was still one of the few capable men among the younger generation of the mansion.

But the old lady had an unusual fondness for Jia Baoyu. To put it bluntly, Jia Baoyu was just a good-for-nothing playboy. How could one really count on him?

Thinking of that young man whom I had only met a few times, even without considering how much Lin Ruhai valued him, he was definitely more than that in the future.

Moreover, Miss Lin seemed to have some feelings for him as well... The two grew closer and closer.

Anyone with eyes can see that there is no hope for a relationship between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu.

What we should do now is abandon this idea and focus all our efforts on repairing our relationship with the Lin family.

But right now, it seems that the madam is going to kill him in a fit of anger. Even if it succeeds, it will become a thorn in the side of the mansion and the Lin family if it comes to light in the future.

Thinking about the neglect he had secretly encountered since he stopped managing the household affairs, Jia Lian, who was clearly the eldest grandson who should inherit everything, was idle all day long and could only be a lazy person doing errands for the mansion.

Wang Xifeng finally followed her intuition and revealed the news to Lin Daiyu.

Since the old lady only has Jia Baoyu as her grandson, what's wrong with her finding another path for herself and her husband in advance?

Does this mean I really have to do Jia Baoyu's bidding for the rest of my life?

Living at the mercy of others is no easy feat, so now that an opportunity has presented itself, it's only natural to seize it.

If she could use this incident to get in touch with the Lin family, it would be good to gain some favor for her man. If Deng Zechen were to rise to power in the future, he would at least remember this favor.

Miss Lin is a smart woman. As long as she doesn't expose herself this time, she will have plenty of opportunities in the future.

Lin Daiyu nodded solemnly, rose to take her leave:

"I understand Sister Feng's intentions. I will tell Father and... no one else will know. I hope Sister Feng will take care of herself."

Success! Wang Xifeng's rapidly beating heart gradually slowed down. At this moment, she felt a layer of cold sweat on her back, but she felt a sense of relief.

After leaving the Rongguo Mansion, Lin Daiyu sat in the carriage on her way home. Now that she had confirmed the news was true, she was determined to tell Deng Zechen.

Thinking of her deliberate avoidance during this period, Lin Daiyu sighed softly:

"Fine, can we really cut off all contact for the rest of our lives?"

In the end, it was all my own overthinking that caused me to neglect others because of some unfounded things.

He hasn't done anything to wrong me...

After convincing herself, Lin Daiyu thought about how to naturally tell Deng Zechen the news. After all, she had avoided him for so long because of her own reasons, and it would be awkward to meet him again.

Both were taken aback when they saw Deng Zechen again.

Deng Zechen was thinking:

"Why did Lin Daiyu suddenly come? Hasn't she been avoiding me all along? Is she here to settle scores face to face?"

"That's not right. I haven't done anything to wrong her, so why should I be afraid of being held accountable?"

Lin Daiyu was simply startled:

"According to Xiangling, he never stopped reading and practicing martial arts, no matter how hot the summer was or how cold the winter was. How come he didn't get tanned at all?"

She looks even whiter than before. Is she practicing some kind of health-preserving and qi-cultivating kung fu?

His appearance has become even more outstanding; no wonder Xiangling and that Miss Qin both praised him highly…”

In the end, it was Lin Daiyu who remembered the real reason for coming here and spoke first:

"When will you depart to return to your hometown to participate in the prefectural examination?"

Although he didn't understand why Lin Daiyu asked about this, Deng Zechen still answered after calculating the days:

"About seven or eight days later, what's wrong?"

"You should hire more skilled guards to accompany you; the journey might be... not so safe."

Lin Daiyu found it difficult to speak. What kind of situation was this! Her own aunt was hiring someone to kill someone. Would he blame her for this?

Although she didn't say it directly, Lin Daiyu didn't deliberately hide it either. Deng Zechen could tell from Lin Daiyu's expression that there was something hidden:

"Do you know something? Is someone plotting against me?"

After some struggle, Lin Daiyu finally loosened her tightly pursed lips:

"It's... my aunt. I don't know why she holds a grudge against you, but she's going to have someone take your life while you're back in your hometown..."

It's Lady Wang again? That crazy woman can't be allowed to live. Last time, we were worried that Lin Daiyu would move out of the Rongguo Mansion because of the rumors, and then Lady Wang would get into trouble, which would attract criticism.

They let her go that time, but now she's grabbing and biting them randomly. If they don't kill her soon, she might cause even more trouble.

A murderous glint flashed in Deng Zechen's eyes. Lin Daiyu, who was standing to the side, carefully watched the changes in Deng Zechen's expression, but found that he was not as furious as she was after hearing the news. Instead, he was very calm.

Thinking that Deng Zechen didn't understand the seriousness of the matter, Lin Daiyu became somewhat anxious:

"You must be careful to bring as many capable people as possible with you, understand?"

Deng Zechen sensed Lin Daiyu's anxiety. She chose him over her aunt, an outsider, which moved Deng Zechen.

"I understand. Thank you for coming to tell me this. I will be more careful."

Having achieved her purpose here, Lin Daiyu, not knowing what to say, turned to leave without uttering a word, but was immediately grabbed by the wrist by Deng Zechen.

Lin Daiyu noticed that the palm of that hand was very warm. Perhaps afraid of hurting her by squeezing too hard, it did not hold her firmly, but only loosely.

To make it easier to discuss matters, Lin Daiyu deliberately left Zijuan and Granny Wang outside before entering, so no one stopped Deng Zechen's slightly overstepping behavior.

Lin Daiyu stopped and gently struggled, and Deng Zechen released her grip.

Deng Zechen had no other thoughts than to feel that this was a rare opportunity and he wanted to take this chance to find out why Lin Daiyu was avoiding him.

"Why haven't you seen me? Our two houses are only separated by a wall."

Xiangling said you often come to our house, but unfortunately I'm never home.

I don't believe there are so many coincidences. Did I do something to upset you again?

The difference in thinking patterns between women and men is too great. I don't care about this or that, I'll just ask directly.

Lin Daiyu was in a very difficult position; what was she supposed to say?

Did I say I listened to Rong Momo's words and was too embarrassed to see you?

You said I feel flustered the moment I see you?

You have so many beautiful women in your family, but I don't know what your feelings are for them.

Many thoughts raced through my mind, but the words that came out of my mouth were:

"You're always busy with your own things, how could you possibly remember me?"

You have so many caring people with you anyway, you don't need me. I wonder where you put the birthday gift I gave you?