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

Hearing Jia Can call out, Jia Xichun woke up with a start, rubbed her eyes, and smiled at Jia Can somewhat embarrassedly.

Jia Can returned her a gentle smile, stood up, and said with concern:

"Fourth sister, hurry up and wash up, have breakfast, and get some rest. You'll probably be busy for the next few days, so you can't keep pushing yourself like this."

Jia Xichun felt very warm-hearted. In the past, although her sisters in the West Mansion had taken care of each other, it seemed completely different from the care Jia Can was showing her now.

Jia Can's concern came naturally and appropriately, making her truly feel the warmth of an older brother. She firmly remembered this feeling and quickly responded:

"Second Brother Can, you've had a long night too. Go wash up, have breakfast, and get some rest. You're the man of the manor, so you'll naturally be busier than me from now on. You should take better care of yourself."

Jia Can nodded slightly and walked outside with her. After washing up and eating a few bites of breakfast, they went to the altar to offer incense.

By this time, it was already broad daylight, and there were even more people coming to pay their respects than the night before. The front courtyard was bustling with people and filled with noise, with guests coming and going in an endless stream.

Jia Can carefully protected Jia Xichun, shielding her from the crowd, and led her out after she finished offering incense.

As for receiving the guests who come to pay their respects, Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Rong, and the stewards of the mansion will handle it, so they don't need to worry about it.

Just as the two were preparing to return to their rooms to rest, a maidservant rushed in, curtsied to Jia Xichun, and announced:

"Miss, all the other young ladies in the manor have arrived."

Upon hearing this, Jia Xichun immediately stopped in her tracks, her eyes lighting up as she hurriedly asked:

"Second Sister and Third Sister are here? Sister Lin and Sister Bao are here too?"

The maid nodded repeatedly: "They're here, they're all here. Madam Zhu brought several young ladies with her, they just entered the second gate."

Jia Xichun's lips curled up slightly, a rare smile appearing on her face. She quickly turned to Jia Can and said:

"Second Brother Can, Second Sister and Sister Lin are here. Shall we go and greet them?"

Jia Can felt that it was somewhat inappropriate for him to visit Lin Daiyu and the others. Although they were all relatives, there was still a certain taboo between women in the inner quarters and men outside the inner quarters.

But seeing Jia Xichun's expectant look, he couldn't bear to refuse, so he nodded in agreement:

"Okay, let's go together."

After saying that, he and Jia Xichun walked out together to greet Lin Daiyu and the others.

After walking for a short while, turning through a corridor, I saw a group of people walking gracefully towards me.

Leading the group was Li Wan, still dressed simply, followed by Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Jia Yingchun, and Jia Tanchun.

The women were all dressed in plain clothes, their steps were light, and their expressions were solemn.

Last night, Jia Zhen died, which alarmed even Grandmother Jia. Naturally, they also heard the news. However, being young ladies, they did not come to pay their respects until dawn today, when they came with Li Wan to offer their condolences.

Seeing Jia Can and Jia Xichun walking together, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and the others did not find it strange. They were siblings, and it was perfectly normal for them to greet and see off each other together.

After everyone exchanged greetings and inquired after each other's well-being, Li Wan, Lin Daiyu, and the others said some words of condolence and advice to take care of themselves, which were all done in a proper and dignified manner.

Jia Can also took on the responsibility of being the host, first thanking Li Wan and Lin Daiyu for coming to offer their condolences, and then leading them to the clean room to burn incense.

Since they were women, it was inappropriate for them to be in the mourning hall outside and crowded with others. The mansion specially set up a quiet and proper place for female guests to offer incense.

Lin Daiyu followed behind the crowd, secretly observing Jia Can. She saw that he was dressed in plain white linen clothes and wearing a mourning cap. Although his face looked somewhat haggard and sorrowful, he still looked so unique.

Unlike the other sons of the Jia family who were flamboyant and impetuous, or the obsequious and humble descendants of the collateral branches, she was someone you couldn't help but take a second look at.

Lin Daiyu looked at him, her eyes flickering slightly, her thoughts unreadable.

Jia Can keenly noticed this, and his gaze swept over Lin Daiyu. He nodded slightly in acknowledgment, quite naturally, without lingering any further.

Lin Daiyu had long been aware of his keen perception, so when she saw that he had noticed her gaze again, she was not surprised and responded to him quite calmly, nodding slightly, neither frivolous nor cold.

The silent exchange of glances between the two was clearly seen by Xue Baochai, who was standing to the side.

A glint flashed in Xue Baochai's almond-shaped eyes. She remained calm and continued talking to Jia Yingchun and Jia Tanchun, seemingly oblivious to everything.

Just as Jia Can led them to a clean room and was about to go in to offer condolences and incense, they suddenly heard a sharp cursing voice coming from ahead.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw two rather flamboyant concubines standing under the eaves, pointing at and insulting several maids.

Although the two concubines were dressed simply, they still wore red and green hairpins and other ornaments, and their faces were covered with powder, which seemed a bit deliberate for the mourning period, especially compared to the surrounding white mourning clothes, which created a stark contrast.

"You sluts, shut up your flirtatious ways! Don't you even look in the mirror? What are you doing, acting all sexy in front of so many guests? Aren't you ashamed? We're ashamed for you too!"

"Exactly! Don't you even look at yourselves? Do you think the gentlemen in this manor would even look at you? The master has only just passed away, and you're already dreaming of climbing the social ladder? What wishful thinking!"

The maids were scolded until their faces turned red. They lowered their heads and dared not utter a sound. Some even had red eyes with tears welling up, but dared not let them fall.

When Jia Can saw this scene, his expression darkened slightly, and he recognized the two people as Pei Feng and Xie Yuan.

Pei Feng and Xie Yuan waited for a long time last night, eagerly hoping that Jia Rong would have some free time so that they could talk to him and settle things.

Unexpectedly, Jia Rong first spent time talking with Jia She, Jia Zheng, and other masters, and then went to arrange the funeral, welcoming and seeing off guests, without having a moment's rest.

The two waited until late at night, but Jia Rong still hadn't escaped, so they had no choice but to go back to their rooms to rest, both feeling quite unhappy.

Early this morning, just as dawn was breaking, several of their trusted maids came to report that several young maids in the mansion were using the pretext of serving Jia Rong tea and handing him towels to curry favor with him.

Their flattering words won Jia Rong's favor, and Jia Rong chatted and laughed with them, finding it quite enjoyable.

Upon hearing this news, Pei Feng and Xie Yuan were immediately enraged.

The two of them waited all night but didn't get a chance to be with Jia Rong. Instead, the opportunity was given to the lowly maids who were less than them.

In their eyes, these maids were nothing more than servants who ran errands in the mansion, and they didn't even deserve to compete with them for food.

Little did they know that Jia Rong was a lecherous man. Even if the maids didn't try to flatter him, he would still take liberties with them. So, if the maids did try to flatter him, he would naturally accept them all.

The two became increasingly angry and immediately agreed to go and settle accounts with the maids.

Upon seeing the maids, Pei Feng and Xie Yuan launched into a tirade of insults without a word, hurling all sorts of vulgar and offensive language without any restraint.