Dream of the Red Chamber: I can see the hidden labels of the beauties.

As Jia Xichun and Lin Daiyu were talking, a maidservant came to find Jia Baoyu:

"Second Master Bao, Mingyan has sent word that the young master of the Qin family has suddenly fallen seriously ill."

Jia Baoyu was waiting for Lin Daiyu to forgive him, but he was also worried that Lin Daiyu would ignore him and it would be awkward for him to go in, so he waited outside.

But he was an active person by nature, and he couldn't stand it. If it weren't for the fact that Grandmother Jia had given him a stern warning that he was not allowed to go anywhere recently, he would have turned around and left long ago.

After all, his enthusiasm is often short-lived, and he will be attracted to another person or thing in the blink of an eye, which is one of the reasons why Lin Daiyu often sulked with him before.

Upon hearing that Qin Zhong was ill, he became even more restless. Ignoring Grandmother Jia's stern warning, he immediately turned around and went out to find out if the news was true.

Since becoming involved with Qin Zhong, Jia Baoyu's regard for Qin Zhong has been no less than that for Lin Daiyu or Xue Baochai, and may even surpass it.

Upon arriving at the second gate and inquiring with the servant Mingyan, Jia Baoyu learned that the news was true. He could no longer contain himself. Even if the sky were to fall, he had to go see Qin Zhong, and no one could stop him!

Meanwhile, Jia Xichun, who was inside the room, saw Jia Baoyu leaving in a hurry and immediately smiled at Lin Daiyu:

"Sister Lin, look, what did I tell you? Brother Bao has left, hasn't he?"

Lin Daiyu peeked outside and, sure enough, Jia Baoyu was nowhere to be seen. Her eyes lit up, the pressure in her heart eased, and she even felt a sense of peace and happiness. She couldn't help but smile.

I admire Jia Can's strategic planning even more; he really was able to do such a thing.

Jia Xichun was also happy for her, but still reminded her:

"Sister Lin, Second Brother Can said that this is just the beginning. If the old lady finds out that Second Brother Bao has left, and the sisters and your eldest and second sisters-in-law can't persuade you, she will take even harsher measures."

"She will most likely suspect me, and then I'm afraid I won't be able to talk to you like I do now, Sister Lin."

Upon hearing this, Lin Daiyu's smile vanished instantly, and a wave of sadness washed over her. She felt a sense of oppression wash over her, her lips trembled, and she stared blankly outside.

At first, she only felt that her maternal grandmother, Grandmother Jia, truly loved her. But as time went by, she gradually realized something was wrong. Especially now, she has completely seen through the true nature of Grandmother Jia's love.

If she disobeyed in the slightest, Grandmother Jia's invisible hand would reach out to her, suffocating her.

Seeing this, Jia Xichun felt quite distressed and quickly comforted her:

"Sister Lin, don't worry too much. Second Brother Can said that perseverance will eventually lead to success. As long as you get through this most difficult time, you will have the opportunity to soar like a bird in the blue sky and swim like a fish in the sea. Please be patient for now."

"Although I may no longer be able to speak with you as I do now, the medicinal meals from the East Mansion will still be delivered on time every day. I suppose the old lady has no reason to refuse the medicinal meals. However, she will definitely send someone to check whether there is anything fishy about these medicinal meals."

"However, Second Brother Can also has a solution..."

As he spoke, he leaned close to Lin Daiyu's ear and whispered something.

Lin Daiyu's eyes flickered slightly as she listened, a mix of emotions swirling within them, ultimately overwhelmed by joy, and a slight smile appeared on her lips:

"He's so thoughtful. That's why Grandmother sent people to check the medicinal meals sent from the East Mansion, and they couldn't find anything wrong with them."

Thinking about the ingenuity of the plan, Lin Daiyu admired Jia Can's wisdom and was also moved by his thoughtfulness and consideration for her. Her heart fluttered even more.

At this moment, Lin Daiyu even had an urge to see Jia Can immediately. Her gaze looked out the window, as if she could see through the many walls of the courtyard and see Jia Can busy with various things.

The somewhat illusory figure in my heart gradually became clearer and gradually occupied my entire heart.

Jia Xichun took in all the changes in her expression, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes, along with a sense of accomplishment.

However, amidst her joy and relief, Jia Xichun also harbored a hidden worry:

If Sister Lin finds out that Second Brother Can has an affair with Qin Shi afterward, will she break off relations with Second Brother Can?

The thought of all this entanglement sent chills down Jia Xichun's spine. She quickly shook her head to dismiss the thought, thinking, "Forget it, let them handle this themselves. I'm just an outsider after all. I'm already lucky to have done this much."

Just then, Zijuan came in to report:

"Young lady, the doctor has arrived."

After hearing this, Jia Xichun came to her senses, stood up, and said:

"Sister Lin, I'll take my leave now. Remember what I said!"

A hint of reluctance flashed in Lin Daiyu's eyes. After all, according to Jia Can's speculation, Grandmother Jia would likely restrict Jia Xichun from visiting her, and this might be the last time they would see each other in the near future.

However, he could only give Jia Xichun a deep look, his eyes full of gratitude, and softly hum in agreement before watching her leave.

At the same time, I suddenly realized how influential Jia Can was. Jia Xichun, who was originally a quiet and reserved person who never had deep relationships with others, has now become such a warm-hearted person.

This made Lin Daiyu even more curious about Jia Can, feeling that Jia Can was like a mystery, something she could never understand or guess.

Just as she was pondering this, Zijuan brought over a pulse pillow, lowered the bed curtains, and arranged the stools in front of the bed before going out to invite the doctor in.

This era placed great emphasis on the separation of men and women; even when doctors came to diagnose and treat illnesses, there were many precautions to take.

For example, patients could not meet the doctor directly; they had to be separated by a curtain. Even taking a pulse could only be done by sending a thin thread through the room. As for the illness, the doctor could only learn about it from the maid.

While this adheres to traditional etiquette, it presents a significant challenge for doctors in diagnosis, as observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation are crucial diagnostic methods. With such precautions in place, the possibility of misdiagnosis by doctors is naturally greatly increased.

Lin Daiyu also remembered Jia Can's plan. First, she pretended to cough a few times, and then told Zijuan that her headache was getting worse. Zijuan then relayed these words to the doctor.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the doctor assumed that Lin Daiyu's condition had worsened, but he could not accurately determine the cause of her illness. He could only prescribe some calming and brain-boosting medicine and instruct Zijuan not to let anyone disturb Lin Daiyu's rest or agitate her.

This outcome was part of Jia Can's plan. Lin Daiyu's illness has worsened, clearly because Grandmother Jia has put too much pressure on her.

Once Grandmother Jia learns of this situation, she will surely give up pressuring him further; otherwise, if something were to happen to Lin Daiyu, she would have no way to explain it to Lin Ruhai.

As expected, after hearing Zijuan's reply, Grandmother Jia's face darkened:

"What? Yu'er's illness has worsened?"

Zijuan lowered her head and replied, "Yes, madam..."

Grandmother Jia's face was gloomy. After a moment of silence, she waved her hand and said:

"Alright, then let Baoyu stop bothering her for now. Also, all of you should take good care of her and be more accommodating, so that she can recover from her illness first."

Zijuan first respectfully agreed, then hesitated and said:

"Grandma, Master Bao... he left on his own. It seems something happened outside and he rushed out."