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

Seeing that Xue Baochai had actually lowered herself to ask him for help, Jia Can's heart was stirred even more. Most importantly, Xue Baochai did not ask him to bail out Xue Pan, which was not something he could not do.

Moreover, judging from Xue Baochai's words, she placed all her hopes on him rather than on Jia Zheng, Wang Ziteng, and others, which clearly showed that she trusted him more.

After hesitating for a while, he looked at Xue Baochai and nodded in agreement:

"Alright, I promise you, Sister Baochai. However, I can only do my best and cannot guarantee that I can save your brother's life."

Upon hearing this, Xue Baochai wiped her eyes, looked up at him, and her lips trembled slightly:

"Thank you so much, Second Brother Can! No matter the outcome, the Xue family will always remember your great kindness!"

As he spoke, he bowed to Jia Canfu again.

Jia Can quickly helped her up, saying, "Sister Baochai, you flatter me. To be honest, I am also involved in this matter, and it concerns me as well. I will do my best to mediate."

Then, he asked another question:

"By the way, my sister still hasn't explained why she trusts me so much?"

Tears welled in Xue Baochai's almond-shaped eyes as she spoke in a low voice:

"Because my younger sister understands that although my uncle is an official in the court, he is ultimately just a minor official and most likely cannot resolve this matter. As for my uncle from the Wang family... he is currently inspecting the Nine Borders, and it would take at least half a month for letters to travel back and forth. Besides..."

Xue Baochai couldn't say anything more. She vaguely felt that Wang Ziteng was behind her brother becoming an unregistered resident. Otherwise, why would Wang Ziteng send someone to take over the Xue family's ancestral property in the south so quickly?

Furthermore, this matter involves the royal family. Prince Teng is concerned about his reputation and may not be willing to intervene. He might even be happy for the Xue family to die out of lineage, so that the Wang family can further seize the Xue family's territory.

Although Jia Can didn't hear her finish speaking, he guessed most of it based on some information from the original work. He couldn't help but sigh and felt sorry for Xue Baochai.

Later generations only know that she was a typical lady from a wealthy family in feudal society, but they do not know how difficult her situation was.

He faced pressure from his maternal uncle Wang Ziteng and aunt Wang Furen, and was hampered by his good-for-nothing brother Xue Pan. On the Jia family side, he also had the formidable rival Lin Daiyu, as well as the dislike of Grandmother Jia and the apprehension of Wang Xifeng.

The pressure from all sides left her feeling helpless and like she was walking on thin ice. Especially after failing to be selected in the talent show, she lost the most important stepping stone and had no choice but to focus her attention back on the Rongguo Mansion.

Thinking of this, Jia Can couldn't help but ask:

"I understand. It must have been difficult for you, Baochai... Speaking of which, I heard earlier that you were selected to serve in the palace. Has it gone well?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Baochai's lips twitched slightly:

"No, I knew beforehand that the chances were slim, unless a noble person in the harem helped him. Now that my brother has caused such a big disaster and offended the royal family, the selection of concubines is even more impossible."

In the end, his eyes dimmed, and he lowered his head again, looking quite disappointed.

Seeing this, Jia Can sighed softly and could only offer words of comfort:

"Don't worry too much, little sister. Your brother's situation won't necessarily affect your audition. As the saying goes, after the worst comes the best. Things can't stay like this forever. Perhaps you'll receive good news soon."

However, Xue Baochai was fully aware that Jia Can was merely trying to comfort her; since her father's death, the Xue family had been declining steadily.

Especially after Xue Pan killed someone, her family was forced to go to the capital, and they became much more destitute than before, and their situation continued to decline.

Now that Xue Pan has caused such a huge disaster, Xue Baochai knows that the Xue family is completely ruined, and she sees no hope of revival whatsoever.

However, on the surface, Xue Baochai was still grateful to Jia Can:

"Thank you for your comfort, Second Brother Can. I hope you will accept my words. I will leave my brother's affairs to you. If you need any money or anything else, please just send someone to find me."

Jia Can gazed at her for a moment, then nodded solemnly:

"Alright, I'll ask you for help, Sister Baochai. Speaking of which, there's something I'd like to trouble you with right now."

Upon hearing this, Xue Baochai responded without hesitation:

"Please speak, Brother Can, I will do my best to help you."

Jia Can looked around and, seeing that the maids and servants were nowhere to be seen, knew that Xue Baochai had sent them away beforehand. He hesitated and said:

"I want to see Xiangling and ask her something."

Xue Baochai, who had been wondering what it was about, was filled with surprise and doubt upon hearing this. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and after hesitating for a long while, she nodded and replied:

"Of course, I'll have her come to see Second Brother Can right away."

Jia Can felt a little guilty. Xue Baochai was intelligent and might have guessed something. He subconsciously waved his hand.

"Um... Sister Baochai, I might need to talk to her for a little while, you see..."

Xue Baochai was even more surprised and suspicious, but without hesitation, she immediately responded:

"It's alright, Second Brother Can, you can talk to her for as long as you like. If you think highly of her, you can also give her to Second Brother Can as a maid."

Upon hearing this, Jia Can's heart raced and his expression changed. He did indeed want Xiangling to come to his side, and if he said it directly now, Xue Baochai would definitely agree.

But this would seem like taking advantage of someone's misfortune, and it would be a low-class act, so Jia Can quickly waved his hand:

"Thank you for your kindness, Sister Baochai. I have plenty of maids around me, so there's no need to add more. I just wanted to ask her about something."

The more he explained it this way, the more Xue Baochai understood that Jia Can might have feelings for Xiangling. She began to think about it in her heart, but outwardly responded politely:

"Second Brother Can, you're too kind. I'll go find her first."

After saying this, he gave Jia Can a slight bow, then turned and left.

Jia Can watched her leave and breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that talking to Xue Baochai was not easy. Fortunately, Xue Baochai needed his help, otherwise, it would have been difficult to bring up the matter of seeing Xiangling.

Before long, Xiangling walked gracefully over, bowed her head, and timidly curtsied before Jia Can:

"This servant greets Second Brother Can."

Jia Can scrutinized her and saw that although she was dressed in the ordinary maid's vest and only had a very ordinary hairpin in her hair, she was completely different from ordinary maids, especially in her temperament, which made her look nothing like a maid.

After a moment, Jia Can withdrew his gaze and waved his hand, saying:

"No need for formalities, please come with me."

As he spoke, he took the lead and headed towards a certain place.

Xiangling blushed and her heart was pounding. When she heard Xue Baochai come to her personally and ask her to see Jia Can, she thought she had misheard. But when she heard Xue Baochai instruct her to answer Jia Can's questions kindly, she realized it was true. She was both surprised and excited.

She had a deep impression of Jia Can from their first meeting. Jia Can was not only handsome and gentle, with a unique temperament, but he also helped her out of a predicament and prevented her from being punished by Xue Pan. Naturally, she developed a good impression of Jia Can.

Later, upon learning that she was to enter Xue Pan's room, she even thought that if she could serve Jia Can, she would have no regrets in this life.

Upon learning that Jia Can wanted to speak with her alone, Xiangling was overjoyed and excited. As for why Jia Can wanted to ask her questions, she had already forgotten. She was only thinking about being able to see Jia Can again and that she should talk to him as much as possible this time.