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

After talking with Jia Xichun, Jia Can felt that the chaotic thoughts in his heart had been sorted out. This was also the real reason why he took the initiative to ask Jia Xichun questions and the two became more and more engrossed in their conversation.

After hearing his words, Qin Keqing's beautiful eyes flashed with admiration, and she said:

"In that case, I underestimated her. I always thought she was just young, quiet, and aloof. I never expected her to say such a thing. I should ask her for advice more often in the future."

Jia Can, however, felt that Jia Xichun might not be willing to talk to Qin Keqing. When Qin Keqing came in just now, he noticed that Jia Xichun frowned and pursed her lips slightly.

Although she didn't openly express her dislike for Qin Keqing, a subtle sense of distance was undeniable, clearly indicating that Jia Xichun didn't intend to get too close to Qin Keqing.

At the same time, Jia Can also noticed that Jia Xichun didn't seem to be very close to anyone in the Ningguo Mansion, not just Qin Keqing.

Based on what we know from the original story, Jia Xichun later said to You Shi: "Why should I, an innocent person, be implicated by them?"

It is evident that Jia Xichun knew long ago that Ningguo Mansion was a place of chaos and corruption, so she avoided it whenever possible and naturally did not get close to anyone in Ningguo Mansion.

She was also afraid that outsiders would label her as coming from an unclean family of Ningguo, thus tarnishing her reputation.

Although Jia Can could understand Jia Xichun's views and actions, he also felt that she was being too extreme, or rather, too concerned about how the outside world viewed her.

She is a member of the Ningguo Mansion. No matter how much she tries to avoid or distance herself, when outsiders mention her, they will only think that she comes from the Ningguo Mansion. This superficial connection and filth can never be cleared away.

Of course, Jia Can also understood that the reason why Jia Xichun was so extreme was because she did not receive much love when she was young.

Although she was raised by Grandmother Jia from a very young age, Grandmother Jia was always biased. She did not show the same level of care to Jia Yingchun and Jia Tanchun from the Rongguo Mansion, let alone Jia Xichun, a young lady from the Ningguo Mansion.

Jia Jing was focused on alchemy and Taoist cultivation, while Jia Zhen only cared about his own pleasure and never cared about her. Moreover, her birth mother had died early, so the only people she could rely on were her sisters, Yingchun and Tanchun.

Fortunately, she had Jia Yingchun and Jia Tanchun to accompany her. Later, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai entered the mansion one after another. With more sisters, she finally felt some warmth and gradually developed excellent painting skills.

Otherwise, she might become even more indifferent and extreme, devoid of any warmth, turning into a cold-eyed, taciturn person, just like Jia Yingchun.

After sighing inwardly, Jia Can wondered if he could change Jia Xichun's fate.

In the original novel, Jia Xichun's ending was too tragic; she spent her remaining years with only the company of a Buddhist lamp and a Buddhist monk, ultimately because she was completely disillusioned with the world.

Now that I've come here and had this encounter with her, I might as well show her more care and concern, so she knows that there are still people in this world who care about her.

However, Jia Can also knew that this matter could not be rushed. Jia Xichun's coldness did not gradually fade away; it would take a long time to see any effect.

He stopped thinking about it and put his thoughts aside for the time being, then asked Qin Keqing:

"Qing, have you encountered some trouble?"

Qin Keqing stared at him for a moment, then pursed her lips slightly, looking somewhat aggrieved:

"Yes, you guessed right. Jia Rong... he actually wanted to get close to me. Fortunately, you told me the solution beforehand. I just said that I was still in mourning and it was not appropriate to get close to him, so he had no choice but to give up."

"But looking at him, his eyes were burning with desire, as if he wanted to devour me right there and then."

As she finished speaking, a hint of fear flashed in Qin Keqing's eyes, and her body involuntarily shrank slightly, making her look pitiful and endearing.

Seeing this, Jia Can felt a surge of tenderness and quickly reached out to hold her hand, gently comforting her:

"Don't be afraid, Keqing. He won't dare to do anything reckless to you for the time being. The whole clan is here now, with people coming and going and many eyes and ears. Even if he has the greatest courage, he wouldn't dare to do anything outrageous during the mourning period."

"Besides, his death is imminent. At the latest, the day after tomorrow, we will know the outcome. Just bear with it for another day or two, and you will be completely free."

After hearing this, Qin Keqing gradually calmed down, staring intently at Jia Can with eyes full of dependence and trust. She took his hand and gently hummed in agreement, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness.

She also cherishes the time she spends alone with Jia Can. Since their reunion, the two have had very few opportunities to sit down and talk face to face like this.

I wanted to sit a little longer, to hear Jia Can say a few more words, and to see Jia Can a few more times.

Unfortunately, there were people everywhere, with people coming and going inside and outside the mourning hall, and maids and servants constantly moving about. She and Jia Can could not stay alone for too long, lest they arouse suspicion.

Although he was extremely reluctant to part, he had no choice but to get up and say goodbye to Jia Can.

Jia Can was well aware of the implications, so he didn't linger. He simply offered a few words of reassurance, telling her to relax, return home and resume normal activities, and not to reveal any flaws.

Qin Keqing responded softly, then gazed at him intently one last time before turning and leaving, her steps light yet tinged with hesitation.

As she reached the door, she couldn't help but glance back. She saw Jia Can watching her go, and with a slight smile, she finally stepped out of the door and disappeared into the end of the corridor.

Jia Can watched her figure disappear into the distance before turning his gaze back to his chair, closing his eyes to rest.

A moment later, Jia Xichun returned, sat down beside Jia Can, remained silent for a moment, and then said softly:

"Second Brother Can, I think it would be best if you stayed away from Rong's daughter-in-law."

Jia Can, surprised and suspicious, opened his eyes and looked at her. Seeing her calm expression, which didn't seem like a casual remark, he asked her in return:

"Fourth sister, why do you say that?"

Jia Xichun frowned and shook her head slightly:

"She seems to be hiding something ominous. Anyone who stays with her for too long will inevitably have their luck affected. Besides, even in the West Mansion, I've heard a lot of rumors about her. If I'm not mistaken, Brother Zhen's death might be related to her."

Hearing this, Jia Can was even more surprised.

Originally, it was thought that Jia Xichun was not very close to the people in Ningguo Mansion, and therefore disliked Qin Keqing, but I never expected that she would say such a thing.

To put it another way, Qin Keqing is a source of trouble; anyone who gets close to her is bound to suffer misfortune.

This startled Jia Can, and he couldn't help but recall Qin Keqing's judgment in the original novel:

Love in the heavens and seas, a body shrouded in illusion; where love meets, lust is inevitable.

It is said that all the unworthy ones come from Rong, but the real source of the trouble lies in Ning.

There are many interpretations of this judgment in later generations, but there are also many consensuses. One is that Qin Keqing is the embodiment of romance and passion. Another is that the root cause of the Jia family's downfall lies in the Ningguo Mansion, specifically starting with Qin Keqing.

Jia Xichun's words at this moment can almost be said to have seen through Qin Keqing's true nature and predicted the future direction of the Jia family. It can be regarded as a straightforward interpretation of Qin Keqing's judgment, which cannot help but surprise Jia Can.

I felt that Jia Xichun was extraordinary.