Chapter Four, Second Master Goes on a Rampage

For a moment, Lady Wang and others all came forward to persuade him. Jia Baoyu put on an act, feeling quite pleased in his heart, as he had not experienced such a sense of presence for a long time. Grandmother Jia leaned close to his ear, coaxing him like a child, and then instructed Wang Xifeng to take him back.

Upon first seeing this "extraordinary person," Lin Daiyu was indeed astonished; it was truly quite strange. The so-called "troublemaker" in the eyes of others turned out to look like this. From this perspective, this cousin does not seem to be "mischievous" at all. However, the heart of a person is hidden deep within, and how could she possibly make a judgment

Why does our ancestor speak of me for no reason? Since Baoyu is so familiar with Daiyu, in my view as your granddaughter-in-law, it is appropriate for cousins to become close. Although the ancients said that a rabbit does not eat the grass by its burrow, they also said that rich water should not flow to outsiders' fields. Our ancestor must make a decision quickly.

Therefore, it is better to live in this world with the face of an angel and the heart of a devil, for just because others cannot see it does not mean that he cannot see it. The Jia family may seem glamorous, but in reality, it is fraught with danger at every turn. If one is not careful and cautious, and plays along a little, they may end up being devoured without even realizing it.

The third one, modest and compliant, sat beside her mother-in-law, Lady Wang. It goes without saying that she was Li Wan, the wife of his deceased elder brother, Jia Zhu. Poor widow, Jia Baoyu shook his head.

Could it be that my female classmate from a past life has traveled through time with me? What kind of joke is this? Among the school beauties and class flowers I have encountered in my previous life, it seems that none of them were particularly close to me, let alone familiar. What is going on here?

Lin Daiyu was taken aback for a moment, but then she understood. Jia Baoyu had been wearing a jade pendant since birth; did he think everyone was like him, a "rare creature"? She wondered how he usually interpreted the classics. Lin Daiyu felt both amused and exasperated: "That object is a marvelous thing; how could it be something that everyone possesses?"

Madam Wang and Jia Zheng had a son who was born with a jade pendant, and this news had spread like wildfire. Moreover, the Lin family and the Jia family were in-laws, so Lin Daiyu had certainly heard of this remarkable event. She responded that as a guest, how could she possibly provoke this cousin, behaving appropriately and being attentive in every regard, which left Madam Wang and the others thoroughly satisfied

Upon hearing Grandmother Jia's words, Jia Baoyu turned to look at Lin Daiyu, and suddenly his head was filled with a loud ringing, a deep stirring from the depths of his soul arose, and he exclaimed! Jia Baoyu was instantly bewildered; why did this beautiful girl seem so familiar to him?

Hahaha. "Jia Mu laughed and tapped her cane, scolding, 'If I didn't say anything, you wouldn't believe it. Feng Jie'er's words are truly incisive; I think even Wang Xizhi would have to learn from you. Perhaps you are all related after all.'

Lin Daiyu turned her head aside, neither affirming nor denying. Grandmother Jia embraced her, and her sunken pupils were filled with affection.

Surrounding the old lady, apart from the cousin Wang Xifeng and a group of maidservants, there were also three beautiful women. The first had an uncommon appearance and a pleasant demeanor, yet her brows subtly hinted at a touch of coldness. Jia Baoyu secretly sighed, realizing that this aunt, Lady Xing, the wife of Jia She, must be someone with weak familial ties.

At this moment, she suddenly recalled the admonition of her second aunt, Lady Wang: "In our family, there is a mischievous troublemaker, who is inherently unruly and delights in mingling with his sisters. If he pays you any attention, you should not respond to him, to avoid incurring his wrath"

"Damn the Dream of the Red Chamber!" Jia Baoyu was beside himself with rage, using both hands and feet in his frenzy. While wiping away his tears with one hand, he secretly observed the reactions of those around him. "Quick, persuade me! Quick, persuade me! Don't you see I'm going mad? How can you people be so slow to react?"

Jia Baoyu looked coldly at the surging waves in front of her chest, grand and magnificent, speechless in astonishment. My goodness, I said to my sister-in-law, having a good figure is enough, why do you also have to match my eloquence

"Has my sister ever received any letters?" Jia Baoyu boldly sat down next to Lin Daiyu, carefully observing her. He noticed that her brows resembled distant mountains, her eyes resembled autumn waters, and at such a young age, her delicate brows were already locked with so much sorrow, an ominous sign, an ominous sign indeed

What a miraculous object is this? Is it not just a worthless thing? And yet, it is called the Spiritual Jade? Sister, even a celestial being like you does not possess it; how could I not be desecrating it by bringing it along!" Jia Baoyu rose from his seat, his face contorted with rage, suddenly removing the jade pendant from his neck and forcefully throwing it to the ground, then trampling it heavily with his foot

What? Jia Baoyu scratched his head, utterly perplexed. He glanced around and, oh my, there were so many people in the hall watching. Never mind this matter for now; he must act like a dandy. If he doesn't act like a dandy, he wouldn't be Jia Baoyu.

Look at this mouth, it's almost comparable to Feng Jie. Jia Mu was so delighted that she couldn't close her mouth; Jia Baoyu's words had such an immediate effect.

"Baoyu, this is your Lin sister. From now on, you two must get along well and not bully her," Jia Mu said, embracing a young girl in her arms, smiling as she spoke to Jia Baoyu

The elderly lady sitting in the center is undoubtedly the most powerful and highest-ranking member of the Jia family, her own grandmother, Jia Mu. She is also referred to as Lady Shi, as she is a woman who married into the Shi family.

How strange! This person looks so familiar, yet I have never seen him before. What could be the reason for this? Lin Daiyu was extremely astonished, but fortunately, she quickly regained her composure and buried her uncertainty deep within her heart

The hall was initially so silent that one could hear a pin drop, and it was Jia Mu who stood up first. With a face full of displeasure, she leaned on her cane and said: "Wretched child, do not squander what heaven has bestowed upon you."

He took the initiative to assume that Lin Daiyu was also a time traveler, as he had no other reason to explain why she looked familiar to him

"Does your younger sister have a jade pendant?" Jia Baoyu was filled with doubts, yet he concealed many of his emotional fluctuations better than Grandmother Jia. What he was pondering was that he had crossed over due to the Stone of Heaven's Repair, which had now transformed into a jade pendant hanging around his neck. So, what divine object did Lin Daiyu rely on to cross over? Who was she in his previous life?

Among the people in the Jia household, the ones most favored by Grandmother Jia are none other than Jia Baoyu and Wang Xifeng. Now, Grandmother Jia has actually spoken to Jia Baoyu in such a manner. Others may be fine, but Wang Xifeng slightly furrows her brows, leaving no room for discussion. This Miss Lin is also the apple of the old ancestor's eye; it is just uncertain which of Miss Lin and Brother Bao holds a slightly greater importance.

Lin Daiyu, leaning against Grandmother Jia, slightly raised herself, with traces of tears still on her face. She had come to the capital with her teacher, Jia Yucun, and was alone in a foreign land as a stranger. She was originally a wise person, having kept countless secrets hidden in her heart. The moment Jia Baoyu entered the room, she was taken aback.

Jia Baoyu's ability to catch shadows and seize opportunities has reached the pinnacle of perfection, with his skills being exceptionally refined. Wang Xifeng, on the other hand, is even more extraordinary; her depth of cunning, mastery of tactics, and flawless performance are truly shocking and utterly appalling.

None. Lin Daiyu valued words as if they were gold, expressing herself succinctly. In ancient times, it was common to refer to individuals by their courtesy names, such as Li Bai, whose courtesy name was Taibai, and he was known as Li Taibai, or Zhuge Liang, whose courtesy name was Kongming, and he was referred to as Zhuge Kongming. Many young ladies and gentlemen were known to outsiders only by their courtesy names, while their actual names remained unknown.

A single remark made everyone laugh, and Lin Daiyu inwardly looked down upon the flattery of Jia Baoyu and Wang Xifeng, thinking how shameless and unrestrained these two were. She was different from others, being a sensitive person; compliments directed at her would always be interpreted in reverse. After all, she was merely a child, unworthy of being compared to the beauty of a fish sinking or a swan flying.

Very well, I observe that my sister's brows are slightly furrowed. In the West, there is a stone called "Dai," which can be used for painting the brows. As for my sister's name, it would be best to call her "Pin'er." Jia Baoyu felt quite pleased with himself; this time, he had played the role of an old scholar, especially in front of the beautiful girl, filled with a sense of vanity and accomplishment.

I have seen this younger sister before, grandmother. The younger sister possesses beauty that can make fish sink and birds fall, a charm that can close the moon and shyness that can make flowers blush, with a grace that is both national and fragrant. She must have inherited your astonishingly exceptional genes. Only someone like you, grandmother, could pass down such a captivating beauty to her. Jia Baoyu, unashamed, chuckled, "Hehe, a flower-laden sedan chair is carried by many, flattering is always a safe bet. Otherwise, why would the emperor keep so many sycophantic ministers?"

The second oval face, with a charming countenance that is both amiable and approachable, yet carries a hint of subtle authority. Lady Wang, the mother, is dignified and graceful, exuding an air of maternal majesty. Jia Baoyu pondered, regrettably, she is not the Empress.

Jia Baoyu decided to stop while he was ahead and no longer acted recklessly; he was very satisfied with the performance he had given. At this moment, he was only slightly older than Lin Daiyu, still in the transitional phase between elementary and middle school in his previous life. What does someone of this age know about being mature and composed?

Lin Daiyu evaluated in her heart as follows