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Chapter 38

"How is it?" Hearing Yuanyang's footsteps, Mother Jia immediately opened her eyes.

Yuanyang bent down.

She first tucked the blanket on Mother Jia's legs.

Then she whispered, "Just now, Second Madam called her away."

Mother Jia didn't say anything.

But she didn't look very happy.

"Ask her to come to my place for dinner. Ask Baoyu to come too."

Didn't she already ask him a few days ago?

Yuanyang opened her mouth.

In the end, she didn't say it out loud.

She was Mother Jia's personal attendant.

She had been with Mother Jia for a long time, so she could naturally see through her.

Mother Jia wanted to pair Miss Lin and Baoyu.

For several days, she led the two to a table.

She wanted to see if there were any feelings between the two.

But she could see it.

Only Baoyu kept looking at Miss Lin.

However, Miss Lin never gave him a single glance.

How could Mother Jia not see it?

Since she could see it.

She still insisted on arranging this.

Naturally, no matter who tried to persuade him, he wouldn't be moved.

Yuanyang suppressed the thoughts in her heart.

She helped Mother Jia get up.

In a short while.

Baoyu came to see Mother Jia first.

Baoyu was closer to Mother Jia than to his parents.

He leaned against Mother Jia and called her Old Ancestor.

Mother Jia's heart softened. She hugged Baoyu.

She whispered, "You're not young anymore.

Your mother and I want to arrange a marriage for you … "

Baoyu stood up abruptly. "I don't want to.

I don't want to be engaged. "

"How can that be?"

Mother Jia's face fell. Then she softened her tone and asked, "If there's a girl you like, you can tell Grandmother."

Baoyu slowly sat back down. He lowered his head, thinking about something.

Mother Jia didn't rush him. She only whispered, "Who do you want to marry the most?"

Baoyu still didn't answer.

"Bao Jiejie?"

"No."

Baoyu looked up. "I want Sister Lin."

"But what if your sister doesn't like you?"

"Why wouldn't she like me?"

Baoyu asked, and then he said, "Even if she doesn't like me, I'm willing to coax her every day until the day she likes me."

Mother Jia smiled. "Do you really like your sister that much?"

Baoyu nodded, and a slight blush gradually appeared on his handsome face.

Seeing that he was thinking about his sweetheart, Mother Jia's heart was set, "Then Grandmother will make the decision and ask your uncle to let your sister come."

"Good, good!" Baoyu's face was full of joy. He stood up again and was so excited that he could not sit still.

Mother Jia stroked his hair and said, "But your mother is more fond of Bao girl."

Baoyu hesitated for a moment and said, "Bao Jiejie is good, but I only have my sister in my heart."

Grandmother Jia smiled. "Because of your words, Grandmother will marry Sister Lin for you."

Baoyu immediately beamed with joy.

The injuries on his face had mostly healed over the past two days. When he smiled now, he naturally had the attitude of a young master from Rongguo Province.

He was very likable.

Mother Jia did not continue the conversation with Baoyu. Baoyu accompanied her for a few more words, and then he went to look for Lady Wang.

He wanted to make it clear to Lady Wang that he did not have a Bao Jiejie in his heart, and that he would not marry Bao Jiejie.

In the courtyard of Jia Zheng.

When Daiyu entered, Lady Wang was talking to Tanchun. Yin Chun and Xichun were like two blocks of wood, standing to one side without saying a word. It was easy to overlook them.

"Aunt."

"Come, have a seat." Madam Wang stood up and intimately held her hand, leading her to a seat at the lower end of the table.

Lady Wang said, "I've already sent someone to deliver the food. Wait a little longer."

Daiyu nodded. "It's fine. I just happen to have a few words with Aunt and Sister."

Lady Wang was slightly surprised and glanced at her.

In the past, she did not have much contact with Daiyu. She only felt that Jia Min's daughter was timid, weak, and aloof.

It was only now that he realized that Daiyu wasn't someone who didn't care about others and didn't put anyone in her eyes.

"You're not young anymore. It's time to talk about marriage. Although it's a girl's marriage, you should listen to your parents' orders and matchmakers' words."

Madam Wang paused for a moment. "But we come from different backgrounds. If you have any plans in mind, you can tell me."

Daiyu did not say anything.

Yin Chun did not dare to say anything.

Xichun, on the other hand, was not interested in any of this. Naturally, he sat to the side and stared fixedly at the small Buddha statue that Lady Wang had placed in the hall.

Tanchun was closer to Lady Wang. Because of this, she was more distant from her mother, Concubine Zhao.

At this moment, she gathered her courage and asked, "Second Madam, do you have someone in mind?"

Lady Wang smiled and said, "Of course I do."

Then, she looked at Daiyu and said, "Yu 'er, don't blame me for being careless. Your mother is not here. If you have someone you like, you can tell me as well.

If you don't like them, you can also tell me. If it's like that day at Lin An Bo Estate, I can reject them on your behalf. "

'It's better to reject all of them.'

Lady Wang thought to herself.

Only then would she not offend Assistant Minister He.

Daiyu was a little surprised when he heard Lady Wang's words.

It was not a bad thing.

It was that Second Aunt's words were too appropriate.

Daiyu had always been clear about what she wanted.

She was not the type to go with the flow. Perhaps when others reached a certain age, they felt that it was time to get married. Thus, the elders found a suitable person and obediently married, regardless of whether the other party was good or bad.

She had always wanted to be like her parents, who truly adored each other and lived in harmony after marriage.

If there was not even the slightest bit of love, then what was the point?

Wasn't it the same to live with a wooden stake, a table, and a stool for a lifetime?

But she originally thought that this kind of thinking would not be tolerated in Rongguo Province.

She did not expect that …

Second Aunt had actually taken care of everything for her.

Daiyu stood up and bowed to Lady Wang. "I've made Second Aunt worry about me."

"What are you saying?

You are all juniors. Your matters should naturally be taken care of by the elders. "

Madam Wang revealed a kind smile and suddenly said, "Speaking of which, after you left that day, there was another person who proposed to you."

"Who?" Daiyu was taken aback.

"It's not convenient for me to say his name. Your father will probably tell you another day.

At that time, you will naturally know. "

After saying this, Lady Wang deliberately kept her in suspense. "This person has a prominent reputation in the capital. He is a rising official in the imperial court and is handsome and distinguished. Many girls in the capital admire him.

Coincidentally, he said that he only admires you. "

Daiyu slightly widened her eyes, and then her cheeks slowly turned red.

She could tell that Second Aunt's tone did not have any intention of teasing her. On the contrary, she was sincerely happy for her.

In that case, this person should indeed be as Second Aunt said, an extremely outstanding person.

However, she had not stayed in the capital for long and rarely left the house.

Apart from making a trip to Lin An Bo's residence and causing displeasure, she had not set foot in other places.

Tanchun, who was standing to the side, heard this and spoke first, "Such a powerful person!"

As she spoke, her eyes revealed a look of envy.

She then looked at Yin Chun, and her eyes were also filled with envy.

She was already at the age of marriage. Which young girl did not yearn for love?

For them, marriage was not something they could decide. Although they did not know what kind of husband they would marry in the future, they knew clearly in their hearts.

Even if they flattered a horse, they would not be able to catch up to this person that Lady Wang was talking about.

However, Tanchun was more shrewd. Her mind turned, and she inwardly thought … …

This sounded a bit familiar.

Could it be that Assistant Minister He?

However, Older Sister Lin called him 'Uncle'. Thinking about it, it was a bit too shocking.

Tanchun smiled and said, "I only hope that my future husband can be just a little bit better than this person that Madam described. I would be satisfied."

Tanchun's words inadvertently flattered Daiyu.

However, after Daiyu heard this, she only blushed. That was because she was embarrassed.

Other than that, she did not have any other emotions.

In her heart, there was no one that she liked. No matter how outstanding this person was, he was still not someone she liked.

Moreover, what about this person?

No matter how good he was, could he be better than that older brother of hers?

"Madam, Concubine Wang has brought Miss Bao here."

"Quickly invite them in." Lady Wang's face lit up as she stood up to welcome them.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, a servant girl came to inform them that the meal was ready. Lady Wang had the servant girls walk in front while she and Aunt Xue walked behind.

Originally, Lady Wang was slightly unhappy with Aunt Xue because of what happened last time. However, she had been in a good mood these past few days. Now that she saw Aunt Xue, she became affectionate again.

Seeing this, Aunt Xue secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

However, before Aunt Xue could catch her breath, she heard Lady Wang say, "Next time, let me see Miss Bao's birth characters."

This was the consensus they had reached early on.

However, Aunt Xue suddenly remembered what Baochai said to her that day.

Although Aunt Xue was married to a merchant, she wasn't stupid.

Xue Pan was ignorant and incompetent. She couldn't be relied on.

And Baochai had never made a mistake when it came to big things.

Aunt Xue calmed down and said with a smile, "I didn't bring her with me. I'm afraid it's inconvenient."

As the saying goes, listen to what you hear.

Even though Aunt Xue only said this, Lady Wang immediately understood what she meant.

Aunt Xue actually changed her mind!

She actually changed her mind!

Although Lady Wang originally liked Baochai, she didn't plan to settle down just like that.

After all, she still wanted to find a few more girls for her son. If there was a better one, with her status in Rongguo Province, she would be able to marry him.

However, who knew that the Old Madam would have feelings that she shouldn't have? Lady Wang thought that instead of letting the Old Madam interfere in the future, she might as well settle down with Aunt Xue first.

In the past, it was always Aunt Xue who revealed her feelings first. She never made a move.

But now, it was the other way around.

Aunt Xue said in a low voice, "Baochai's health hasn't been good recently."

She was telling Lady Wang that she was afraid that Baochai's poor health would affect Baoyu instead.

Lady Wang really didn't say anything else.

Forget it. Baochai wasn't the only one to choose.

Let the Old Madam be in a hurry.

Assistant Minister He was interfering. No matter what, she couldn't force Daiyu to stay by Baoyu's side.

Thinking of this, Lady Wang felt a sense of relief in her chest.

She went to the dining hall.

Before he could even sit down properly, Baoyu rushed into the room in a hurry.

"What day is it today?

Elder Sister and Younger Sister are all here. "Baoyu revealed a look of joy.

Lady Wang had a bad feeling. She stood up and said, "Don't offend your sisters."

In the past, Lady Wang would never say something like this. Baoyu was surprised for a moment.

How could he offend them?

Without waiting for Baoyu to refute, Lady Wang said to him, "Come here. I have something to say to you."

Baoyu smiled. "I also have something to say to Mother."

The two of them left the dining hall.

Madam Wang brought him to her room. She was just about to tell him to give up on Daiyu when he suddenly stopped.

Baoyu said, "Mother, I can't marry Bao Jiejie."

Lady Wang's face instantly darkened. "Who said that to you?"

Baoyu didn't answer. He only said unhappily, "I'm done."

Lady Wang only felt that her heart was hurting because of him. She had made so many plans for him, but he was still willful and reckless. He dared to say anything.

Lady Wang couldn't vent her anger. She sneered and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? She has no intention of marrying you."

Baoyu said blankly, "The Old Madam wouldn't lie to me …"

Lady Wang hid the sternness in her eyes.

It really was the Old Madam!

Seeing that she couldn't get through, she let Baoyu do it himself.