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

As Jia Tanchun was pondering this to herself, before she could ask any more questions, the maid sent by Grandmother Jia entered the room, went straight to Lin Daiyu and the others, and said:

"Greetings, ladies. The old lady sent me to deliver a message to you..."

As she spoke, she relayed Jia Mu's instructions in detail, which were nothing more than words of concern such as being careful not to catch a cold as winter approaches, and going back to her room to rest after a while, so as not to get cold.

Lin Daiyu and the others were not surprised when they heard this, taking it as just the old lady's usual concern, and nodded in agreement.

Only Xue Baochai stood up, smiling, and said one more thing:

"I'll have to trouble you to tell the old lady that she appreciates your concern and that we'll take care of ourselves."

The maidservant who delivered the message heard Xue Baochai's gentle and graceful voice, which showed the poise and thoughtfulness of a well-bred young lady. She smiled and nodded slightly to Xue Baochai, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes. She felt that Miss Bao was indeed extraordinary, and her manners and interactions with others were always appropriate.

Seeing that the message had been delivered, the maid was about to turn and leave when Jia Tanchun suddenly remembered something and quickly called her back:

"Hey, don't rush off. Tell me, where did Brother Bao go today? I haven't seen him anywhere."

The maidservant stopped, turned around, and replied truthfully:

"Replying to Third Miss, Second Master Bao has been playing with Master Qin."

Upon hearing this, Jia Tanchun's expression froze, and she murmured softly:

"He's with Young Master Qin again?"

I just feel like Jia Baoyu is too fond of Qin Zhong? He's been spending all day with him, completely forgetting about his sisters.

Jia Tanchun couldn't help but feel a little disappointed and dissatisfied, and finally understood why Lin Daiyu had reacted that way.

Hearing this, Lin Daiyu merely pursed her lips slightly, without even raising an eyebrow, and continued working on the account book, as if she hadn't heard anything and didn't care about Jia Baoyu or who he was with.

Seeing this, Jia Tanchun had nothing to say, but she sighed inwardly.

I just felt that if things continued like this, given Sister Lin's proud and arrogant nature, she probably really wouldn't reconcile with Baoyu again.

The room fell silent for a moment. The women stopped talking and focused on helping with the accounting, creating a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere.

After Jia Can finished sorting out all the things at hand and saw off the last stewardess, he stretched.

He stretched his stiff neck and turned to look at Lin Daiyu and the others.

Several women were intently studying the account books, each seated at a table, their postures varied, drawing attention from onlookers.

Lin Daiyu is elegant and refined, Xue Baochai is dignified and composed, Jia Tanchun is heroic and spirited, Jia Yingchun is gentle and quiet, and Jia Xichun, though the youngest, has her own unique charm. Each of the women has her own merits and is like a fairy in a painting.

Seeing this scene, Jia Can couldn't help but secretly admire it. What a beautiful picture of fairies facing each other!

After admiring it for a moment, he stood up and instructed the maids to brew a pot of fresh tea.

After the tea was brewed, he personally poured several cups, gently placed them on a tray, carried the tray to the women, and said with a smile:

"My dear sisters, you've all worked so hard. Please take a break and have some tea."

As he spoke, he personally served tea to them, first to Yingchun, then to Baochai, Daiyu, Tanchun, and finally to Xichun, according to their age.

Upon seeing this, the women politely accepted the tea and thanked him.

When Xue Baochai took the tea from his hand, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes. She did not expect that Jia Can, as the current person in charge of Ningguo Mansion, would personally pour tea for them. Such thoughtfulness was truly rare.

Jia Xichun, as the representative, held up her teacup and smiled, saying:

"Second Brother Can, you're too kind. It's only right that we help. We're family, so there's no need to be so formal."

As she spoke, she took a sip of tea, her eyes crinkling with delight.

Jia Can looked around at the group of women and smiled:

"You can't say that. These are my responsibilities. I already feel bad that you've come to help. It's only right that I pour you a cup of tea. Please don't be shy. Take a rest for a while. There's no rush."

The women were grateful for Jia Can's thoughtful and considerate words, and they were also very pleased with his manners.

They initially felt a bit reserved, after all, this was the Ningguo Mansion, not their own home, but Jia Can's words made them feel much more at ease.

So they all put down their account books, rested for a moment, or took a sip of tea or stretched their sore wrists.

Jia Can then took the initiative to start some casual conversation, the topics were relaxed and casual, neither seeming deliberate nor causing any awkward silences.

Everyone responded to him from time to time, chatting and laughing, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.

Jia Xichun, in particular, took the initiative to respond to Jia Can's words, and whispered something to Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai on her left and right, her face beaming with smiles, completely unlike her usual taciturn demeanor.

Jia Xichun was originally from the Ningguo Mansion. Although Jia Zhen and Jia Rong were her elder brother and nephew, she was not close to the father and son. Now that Jia Can had taken over the responsibilities of the mansion, she felt closer to them and for the first time truly regarded this place as her own territory.

Seeing her suddenly become lively, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai all looked at her with new respect, and even Jia Yingchun couldn't help but take a second look at her.

After talking for a while, Jia Can figured he had rested enough, so he changed the subject and asked about the important matter:

"My dear sisters, thank you for your hard work. Is there any problem with the accounts? If there's anything inappropriate, please tell me frankly."

The women responded one after another, telling him that many accounts did not match.

Some discrepancies were between three and five taels, while others reached hundreds of taels, clearly indicating problems existed from the time the accounts were made or reported.

Lin Daiyu showed Jia Can several folded pages of the account book, Xue Baochai pointed out several suspicious expenses, and Jia Tanchun even gave him a list, making her seem more "professional" than the other sisters.

As Jia Can listened and watched, he didn't find it strange. After all, Jia Zhen used to be in charge of the household, always acting like a master and only caring about his own enjoyment. He was too lazy to care about how the servants actually did their jobs and just gave them a general idea.

Although Lady You was shrewd and capable, she could only obey Jia Zhen and might not be able to manage things very well. Moreover, those housekeepers and wives were all very shrewd.

Seeing that their master wasn't paying attention, they naturally took matters into their own hands, profiting from the situation and slowly emptying the entire mansion, making it just like the Rongguo Mansion, or even worse.

At this moment, Xue Baochai looked at Jia Can and asked with concern:

"Second Brother Can, these accounts don't match up. Do you need our help to sort them out again?"

Jia Can waved his hand and replied without hesitation:

"Thank you so much, Sister Xue, for your kindness in helping me with the accounts. I'm already ashamed that I haven't asked you to do this, and I wouldn't dare trouble you any further. I can sort things out myself from now on."

"My sisters, don't worry. This matter is not difficult. In addition, we need to interrogate the specific managers who handled it. I will handle these matters myself and not delegate them to others."