Chapter Nine, to kill the chicken to scare the monkey

Those things were eaten by Granny Li. I said they belonged to the Second Master and told her not to touch them. She replied that the Second Master was raised on her milk, so what harm is there in showing a little respect? We couldn't stop her, and now not a single cent is left, not even the ginseng soup

I command you now, get lost!" Jia Baoyu looked at Huixiang again: "Do you also look down on me? Do you think I am weak and can be manipulated at will? One by one, you are overshadowing me and taking the lead? You no longer regard me as important? Then what use is it for me to support you? Am I being foolish? What is your name?"

What a beautiful time and scenery! Jia Baoyu stood with his hands clasped behind his back, savoring the spring landscape. He allowed the fine spring rain, as delicate as cow hair, to fall upon him. The grandeur of the Rongguo Mansion was beyond measure, with artificial hills standing tall, the sound of spring water trickling, and cranes calling in flight. The beauty of nature and the treasures of the world, along with remarkable individuals and the spirit of the land, created a misty atmosphere, as if the air itself was filled with vitality.

"You get lost too! I can't stand the sight of you!" Jia Baoyu pointed at Li Mama with extreme arrogance. This Li Mama is insidious and venomous, driven solely by profit, and will become the fundamental source of internal conflict. It is insufficient to quell the public anger without expelling her.

The second master has struck someone, this is going against the heavens

His house resembled a young girl's boudoir, with a layer of maids waiting outside, and inside, intricately carved beams and painted rafters, fragrant incense, and precious jade displayed. There were seven main maidservants and eight junior maidservants guarding it. Truly, he was a second-generation rich kid, having everything handed to him, with meals served at his command. Jia Baoyu murmured a phrase, leaving one to wonder whether he felt joy or sorrow.

Clang!

A cup was heavily smashed to the ground, and Jia Baoyu wore a displeased expression. "Grandma, if the tiger does not show its power, do you take me for a sick cat? The weak Jia Baoyu you have in your hearts will no longer exist from now on!

To kill a chicken to scare the monkeys, this is truly outrageous. Jia Baoyu cast a gloomy glance at the wet nurse, Li Mama. Li Mama, unafraid, looked back with a glint of coldness in her eyes. "Goodness, I have never nursed you; that was the deceased Jia Baoyu, not me.

The redemption of Jiao Da from the East Mansion filled Jia Baoyu with a sense of accomplishment as he returned home with an air of superiority. The spring in the northern region still retained a hint of winter's chill. Beside the pavilions and towers, the peach blossoms had bloomed again, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers and the scent of earth. As people walked along the path, a few swallows occasionally flew by at an angle like scissors, bringing a sense of joy.

Is it Qianxue?" Jia Baoyu, with a blank expression, walked over slowly. Suddenly, he raised his palm, and with a crisp sound of "pa," Qianxue's body tilted to one side. She touched her hot cheek, her face filled with disbelief.

It is infuriating! Even a clay figurine has its temper, yet here I am, a distinguished young master, subjected to the mockery of so many people? Even if I were not a young master, I would never allow myself to be taken advantage of!

Alas, there is not even a single person to serve tea and water. The young master has truly failed to this extent. Jia Baoyu curses the original owner endlessly, good people are taken advantage of, and kind-hearted individuals are bullied. It seems I must resort to my tried-and-true methods for courting women.

Having sought sorrow and resentment for no reason, after wandering through several corridors and passing through a few screens, when Jia Baoyu returned home, the sky had already darkened.

Do you dare to hit me?! Qianxue said with indignation, clearly unable to comprehend this outcome. Is this still the same weak and incompetent Baoye Er?

"I am not dealing with a person, but a dog!" Jia Baoyu shouted, "How did you get in here in the first place? The people of the Jia family prefer quality over quantity; how dare you come here to fill the ranks with mediocrity? Don't think you are so impressive! What else can you do besides obstructing and delaying? What else can you do besides shifting the blame? A single spark can start a prairie fire; a disaster like you will inevitably lead to the internal collapse of my Second Master."

Sister Xiren, this is the principle of the matter. In the past, no matter how excessive our actions were, Second Master would not have reacted so strongly. He has always been accommodating. Now, over such a trivial matter, why is there a need for him to lose his temper at us? Sister Xiren, you are just like us. If you have not compromised with Second Master, you should stand on our side. Qianxue said disdainfully, having accurately grasped Jia Baoyu's weak character, doing as she pleased. Sister Xiren, you are just like us. If you have not compromised with Second Master, you should stand on our side. Qianxue said disdainfully, having accurately grasped Jia Baoyu's weak character, doing as she pleased.

Qiu Wen, Bi Hen, She Yue, Hui Xiang, and Qian Xue were throwing dice on the table, each rolling up their sleeves, rolling up their pant legs, and lifting one beautiful leg onto the table, their dark hair disheveled, having a great time; it resembled not a room, but rather a marketplace.

Hmph! Qianxue pouted her small lips, speaking sharply: "Isn't it all the good work of Qingwen? What does it have to do with us? If the Second Master has the ability, he should go mad at your wet nurse, Li Mama. She is currently outside playing cards, and the wine she is drinking is also from your collection. I merely pointed out the location of the hidden wine to her."

The wet nurse, Granny Li, and others are playing cards and drinking, sigh, a bunch of servants enjoy life more than I, the second master. The young servant, led by Granny Li's son, Li Gui, with Ming Yan as their strategist, are huddled in a corner discussing which beautiful girl to pursue next, which courtesan to choose at Tianxiang Tower, not knowing whether they are the masters or if I am the master.

As he entered the room, the maid Qingwen had her chest and bosom partially exposed, her delicate face resting on the couch, her small feet perched on her own pillow, and her flowing hair cascading down to the floor, resembling a sleeping beauty. Jia Baoyu swallowed hard, struggling to divert his gaze from her, thinking to himself, this girl has even more personality than I do.

"You are nothing but a pile of dung." Jia Baoyu spat vehemently, "Where is your fragrance? Where is your grace? It sounds like a defilement, a blasphemy, an insult to these two words. From now on, you shall be called Si'er, and as for that nonsense about Hui Xiang, you may stay, but Qian Xue must roll out!"

I delivered it to you early this morning, the plum blossom pastry, as well as bird's nest and ginseng soup, go find it yourself". Qingwen rubbed her sleepy eyes and said in a daze, feeling quite dissatisfied with Jia Baoyu for waking her up.

"Qingwen, my little darling, it's time to wake up. Go call for dinner for me, I haven't eaten anything all day." Jia Baoyu pinched Qingwen's cheek, the sensation was so delightful, it felt like touching smooth satin, truly captivating.

Jia Baoyu's expression turned cold: "What a fine display of respect for the elderly and love for the young. Am I the master here, or are you? My requests are not excessive; I merely ask for a bowl of rice when I am hungry, just a bowl of fried rice that cost me only five coins in my past life... Ah, no, outside it is merely a few coins of silver, and you need not turn a blind eye to it. Is it that the meals in the Jia household now require me to pay for them? When was this rule changed?"... Ah, no, outside it is merely a few coins of silver, and you need not turn a blind eye to it. Is it that the meals in the Jia household now require me to pay for them? When was this rule changed?

In a moment, Li Momo, Li Gui, Ming Yan, and others outside all walked in. Although the room was filled with a large number of people, not a single person dared to speak.

A wealthy family is indeed a wealthy family, with an emphasis on taste everywhere, indulging in extravagance and debauchery, causing harm to the people and wasting resources. Jia Baoyu shook his head, his expression one of disdain. Spring is a wonderful season, and the scenery is also delightful, but unfortunately, behind these man-made embellishments, one cannot fathom how many lives have been lost and how much of the people's hard-earned wealth has been siphoned off. It would be better to appreciate what is naturally formed, as it unwittingly dampens one's refined mood.

What happened? As soon as I returned, why did it suddenly become noisy? Xiren walked in from outside; she is the oldest in Baoyu's room and understands the overall situation well, so her words carry significant weight

Beside Qianxue, Huixiang also stood up, looking disdainfully at Jia Baoyu and Xiren, as it seemed that the two of them were in cahoots.

"You dead girl, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xiren was so angry that her whole body trembled. How could she and the Second Master be involved in such a scandal? Such words were so offensive. It was one thing for Qianxue to insult her, but the accomplice was also so brazenly self-righteous, stirring up trouble with such righteous indignation. They truly did not regard her as a person at all, even her good temper was provoked.

"The servant is called Huixiang." Huixiang lowered her head, trembling with fear, and no longer had an ounce of confidence.