Chapter 6, Language must be striking or it shall not cease to exist
Jia Baoyu has developed a desire to die, yet his brother remains restless and irritable, lacking composure! This will not do; in the future, he must definitely break his virginity! Otherwise, upon seeing a beautiful woman, he will turn into a creature that thinks solely with his lower body.
Seeing him in such a state of agitation, Wang Xifeng threw him a flirtatious glance, thinking to herself how strange it was that a mere child like him would know about such things
The East Mansion and the West Mansion are separated by a street. The three of them are currently on the street, and there is no one around. Madam Wang carries herself with grace, her hair styled in an elegant updo. Like Wang Xifeng, she is a distinguished lady from the Wang family by marriage. Wang Xifeng is not only Madam Wang's niece by marriage but also her cousin's daughter-in-law, which adds to their familial ties.
What is going on? Jia Baoyu furrowed his brow. In broad daylight, under the clear sky, how could such a thing happen in the well-respected Jia family?
You do not understand," Wang Xifeng said disdainfully. "That drunkard is from the East Mansion, named Jiao Da. He fought alongside the master in battles across the south and north, saving the master's life amidst piles of corpses. When the master was thirsty, he gave his own water to the master to drink, while he himself drank horse urine. When the master was hungry, he cut meat for the master to eat. Relying on this labor, Jiao Da is arrogant in the East Mansion. If he were in our West Mansion, I would beat him to death with a stick; I can hardly tolerate such people.
The two individuals remained silent, and as the sedan chair reached the entrance of the Eastern Mansion, it was about to turn back to the Western Mansion. At that moment, a commanding woman's voice suddenly came from outside: "Feng girl, come down, I have something to say to you"
Wang Xifeng frowned, pulled Jia Baoyu down from the carriage, having learned from her previous mistakes, this time she dared not to "tease" Baoyu. Jia Baoyu turned his gaze towards the sound, and suddenly his heart skipped a beat.
Jia Baoyu was drenched in sweat, exclaiming, "Goodness!" Fortunately, Wang Xifeng was not completely unrestrained; otherwise, he would have had to sacrifice his precious first time, bowing down beneath her pomegranate skirt, Jia Baoyu thought with indignation.
Wang Xifeng and Jia Baoyu were about to return to the West Mansion in a sedan chair when suddenly a drunken man stumbled out from the East Mansion gate. Disheveled and unkempt, he was rambling incoherently. The old drunkard was in a disarray, while behind him, a steward named Zhou Rui from the East Mansion was shouting at the servants to subdue him, and someone was holding horse manure, intending to stuff it into the drunken man's mouth
"I will redeem him," Jia Baoyu declared with righteous indignation. Wang Xifeng was infuriated by this, saying, "Redeem him? You should first redeem yourself, poor child." Wang Xifeng shook her head, thinking that this little brother-in-law truly would not rest until he had shocked everyone with his words.
Sigh, I am being forced into this, who told me to be so handsome? Mother, you also bear some responsibility. You can blame anyone, but you cannot blame me, Jia Baoyu thought to himself with delight.
However, one cannot just hurl insults at her. Jia Baoyu found himself in a difficult position; having no father or mother in his previous life, he could not even bring himself to call Lady Wang "mother." Lady Wang grew increasingly furious and snorted, "Forget it, I can't be bothered to speak to you. You deserve to be beaten to death by your father."
What the heck! She actually wants to tempt me? Hiss! Jia Baoyu gasped, deeply aware of his sister-in-law's boldness. He quickly turned around and said seriously, "Dear sister-in-law, please don't act recklessly! If you make another move, I will call for help. I know I am handsome and charming, like a jade tree in the wind, graceful and elegant, like a startled swan, but I have a heart as solid as a rock, and I will not yield to you. Being handsome is not my fault; I am famously steadfast in my integrity, even Liu Xia Hui would bow down to me. Sister-in-law, do not test my resolve; it is more formidable than mine, and it will not let you take me easily." If you make another move, I will call for help. I know I am handsome and charming, like a jade tree in the wind, graceful and elegant, like a startled swan, but I have a heart as solid as a rock, and I will not yield to you. Being handsome is not my fault; I am famously steadfast in my integrity, even Liu Xia Hui would bow down to me. Sister-in-law, do not test my resolve; it is more formidable than mine, and it will not let you take me easily.
It is commendable of you; now you are in charge of the Jia family, and the entire household is stable, which reassures us elders. However, there is one matter you should be concerned about; this measure is for you to gauge yourself, and I cannot say much. If you are too strict, people will say you are harsh and lack compassion; if you are too lenient, they will mock you as a silver-plated wax gun, each governing their own affairs, leading to chaos. To govern with strength is a lower strategy, but to govern with wisdom is the superior approach; you must remember this. Lady Wang earnestly advised, guiding with patience. To govern with strength is a lower strategy, but to govern with wisdom is the superior approach; you must remember this. Lady Wang earnestly advised, guiding with patience.
In those years, I also grew up healthily under the careful guidance of masters of romantic action films like Aoi Sora and Ozawa. I am not naive; is there anything I do not understand?
Outside, Zhou Rui and the others were taken aback upon seeing Master Bao Er, and indeed came to a halt; however, some horse manure still ended up in Jiao Da's mouth
You wretches, can't you open your eyes and take a look at your great-grandfather? Do you think my status is something you can command? Don't think I don't know, those who dig for dirt dig for dirt, those who keep a young lover keep a young lover, I truly feel ashamed for you!
What are you doing?" Wang Xifeng asked in confusion, just as she was about to pull Jia Baoyu.
It turned out that they were discussing these matters, while Jia Baoyu listened nearby, yawning continuously and looking around, showing none of the demeanor of a young master. However, his mind was as clear as a mirror; Wang Xifeng was the visible manager of the Jia household. She was adept at maneuvering, charming in all directions, and conducted herself in an orderly manner, possessing strong capabilities.
Reading? The Four Books and Five Classics? What a waste of time! Misleading the youth, how should I spend my money? Can I say I used it to chase after girls? Going mad for no reason? Am I not a dandy, as you can see?
Although Lady Wang has passed the age of forty, which is to say, the menopausal period, her skin is exceptionally well-maintained, showing no signs of wrinkles. She took Wang Xifeng's hand and asked, "Has the monthly payment been made? Is there any outstanding amount?"
Oh my, isn't that Lady Wang, the mother? As the saying goes, to catch a thief, one must catch the stolen goods; to catch an affair, one must catch the couple in the act. Could it be that the scene from just now was observed by my esteemed mother through a telescope?
"I was just speaking casually, do you really need to give me that look?" Wang Xifeng curled her lips, while feeling a sudden shock in her heart. When did this little brother-in-law develop such a compassionate heart?
"Pah!" Wang Xifeng's cheeks flushed with a rosy hue as she lightly spat out a sound. Having been a married woman for some time, how could she not understand Jia Baoyu's words at this moment? Even with her fearless disposition, she surprisingly chose not to speak further and instead genuinely moved to sit aside.
Stop, quickly stop! Jia Baoyu shouted loudly as he lifted the curtain. He is not a savior, but he cannot tolerate the filthy things happening right under his nose. What are you going to do about it?
Isn't she just a strong woman! Jia Baoyu thought, a woman can manage such a large household, in this male-dominated world, it is undoubtedly admirable. Jia Baoyu also felt more appreciation for Wang Xifeng. To achieve this is easy to say, but not simple to do.
Incomprehensible! Jia Baoyu thought gloomily, the feudal society truly harms people. He never sought parental affection, nor did he genuinely accept his identity in the Jia household, thus he felt no sorrow at all. He was simply here to enjoy himself, and he felt justified in doing so.
Wang Xifeng nodded obediently, while Lady Wang looked coldly at Jia Baoyu and said in a cold voice: "Baoyu, come here, I want to ask you, how has your reading been lately? How have you been using your monthly allowance? Has your father checked on you? Why have you been acting irrationally in front of your grandmother and sister?"
Lady Wang, feeling dejected, waved her sleeve and departed
Madam, everything has been sent out, those young fellows are quite pleased, there is no need for you to worry. Wang Xifeng's charming face displayed an unprecedented softness and compliance, adding an extra layer of allure to her demeanor. The two of them sat closely together, engaged in a lengthy conversation, which left Jia Baoyu marveling in admiration.
Sister-in-law, it is true that your wrist is strong, but it is also quite disheartening. Jia Baoyu sneered coldly; the 'great ancestor' she referred to must be the Duke of Ningguo, Jia Yan, from the West Mansion. The plight of Jiao Da made him feel indignant. In his previous life, he was a commoner and could empathize with Jiao Da. The only praise he had just given to Wang Xifeng had completely vanished.