Red Mansion: Fuyao River and Mountain

Chapter 350: Love Clears the Clouds

The east corridor of Rongxi Hall is Mrs. Wang’s room.

Mrs. Wang was still worried about Jin Chuan, and she had heard the rumors in the mansion.

It is said that after Jia Cong rescued Jin Chuan, because she was going to be kicked out of the mansion and needed medical care after drowning, it was inconvenient to place her in the mansion for the time being, so he temporarily placed her in Lixiangyuan.

Lixiangyuan is the Xue family's guest residence. Strictly speaking, it is somewhat different from the mansion. However, when Mrs. Wang heard this information, she felt a little unhappy.

According to her, the correct thing to do is to send Jin Chuan out of the mansion as soon as possible after saving her.

I think it was because my sister didn't know about Jin Chuan's situation that she took her in out of confusion.

At this time, Baochai walked in with a smile.

She wore a light yellow double-breasted jacket with pink flower trim, a tea-white tube top underneath, and a long skirt embroidered with orchids. She looked elegant, bright, and charming.

Mrs. Wang has always been quite tolerant towards Baochai. When she saw her coming, she couldn't help but smile. After all, she was the candidate for daughter-in-law she valued.

Asked: "Where are you from?"

Baochai smiled and said, "I just came from the garden to see my aunt and to say hello to her."

Mrs. Wang was moved when she heard this and said, "Why are you getting upset for no reason, kid?"

Baochai said, "The other day, Jinchuan, the maid in my aunt's room, suddenly jumped into the well and was saved by Brother Cong who passed by. I heard that she made a mistake and was chased away by my aunt.

When I saw that she was rescued by Brother Cong, she looked very pitiful, and it was difficult to place her anywhere else, so I let her stay in Lixiangyuan first. I was afraid that I would go against my aunt's wishes, so I came to complain."

When Mrs. Wang heard this, her face froze. She was feeling a little unhappy about this matter, but she didn't expect Baochai to come over and bring it up on her own initiative.

Mrs. Wang looked a little embarrassed, but she said, "She broke something of mine that day, but it wasn't a big deal.

I got angry at the moment, so I hit her a few times and chased her out. I had planned to take her back in a few days, but I didn't expect her to be so angry that she actually jumped into the well to commit suicide.

I don't know who spread rumors in front of the master, making him think that it was Baoyu's fault that Jin Chuan jumped into the well, which led to Baoyu being beaten half to death.

Although she has been in my room for quite a few years, I cannot use her anymore since she has made Baoyu so tired!"

When Baochai heard what Mrs. Wang said, she felt a chill in her heart.

In fact, that day, Jia Cong placed Jin Chuan in Lixiang Courtyard and explained the reason in detail to Baochai. Together with the incident of Baoyu being beaten, it caused a lot of uproar.

Baochai is so meticulous and intelligent that she already knows the ins and outs of the matter clearly.

Mrs. Wang wanted to cover up for her son in her words, which was normal for a mother, even though it was a bit of a lie.

But it seems so unfair to clear Baoyu of all blame and put all the blame on a little maid.

But since she was here to talk about things, she naturally couldn't be too serious about it.

……

It is said that Baoyu only knows how to hang out with girls all day long.

His aunt doted on him so much, and protected him blindly when something went wrong, so it would be strange if he didn't become like this.

On the contrary, Brother Cong has suffered enough since childhood, but he has never been decadent. Instead, he is able to be self-reliant and proud. That is why he has accomplished so many glorious things at such a young age. He is a real man.

So she smiled and said, "Since my aunt can no longer use her, it's because she is not blessed. It's just that she is young and acts impetuously.

But these few days, Brother Cong placed her with me, and I think I get along well with this girl.

I only have Ying'er by my side now, and I am in need of someone to serve me. I was planning to buy another one, and now I have this convenience. I would like to ask my aunt for Jinchuan to use. I hope you will agree." When Mrs. Wang heard this, her face was stunned. She could never have imagined that Baochai would ask her for Jinchuan as a maid. This was really beyond her expectation.

"Precious girl, she made a mistake in my room, and I was the one who kicked her out. It would have brought her a bad reputation. Now that you have her, don't you feel uncomfortable?"

Baochai smiled and said, "Aunt, I never care about these things. Jinchuan is only a child, so she will always make mistakes.

Now that she has gone through this, she will be more careful in doing things in the future. On the contrary, it is a good thing for her, as if her aunt has taught her well.

Now that I have gotten it, it seems like I have taken advantage of my aunt and it also means that my aunt loves me.

Besides, she had served in her aunt's room for ten years. If she was suddenly kicked out, people outside who didn't know the details might gossip about it, which would hurt her aunt's reputation.

If it comes to me, I will have someone to serve me, and my aunt will have some peace and quiet, so it will be a win-win situation for both sides."

Mrs. Wang had originally wanted to drive Jin Chuan out as soon as possible. Even if she was given to Baochai to work for, and became a member of the Xue family, she was still reluctant in her heart, after all, Lixiang Courtyard was still in the mansion.

But Baochai's words were dense and without any loopholes, and she also left her enough room for decency. It sounded very appropriate, but she couldn't find any reason to refuse.

Besides, Baochai was her sister's daughter, and the younger generation she had a crush on. It would be embarrassing for her to refuse her, so she agreed to Baochai.

In fact, there is another reason. Although Aunt Xue knew very well that her daughter was obsessed with Jia Cong, she herself was very fond of Jia Cong after he was conferred the title.

But she was a scheming woman who left room for maneuver at every step and never revealed a word about this to her sister.

Baochai rarely spent time alone with Jia Cong, and was also more restrained when she was with her sisters.

Therefore, Mrs. Wang never knew in her dreams that the future daughter-in-law she had chosen was actually thinking about Jia Cong.

If she knew the reason, she would understand that Baochai's talk of needing someone to do her job was all lies. In fact, she was just trying to help Jia Cong solve his problems. If that happened, she would probably be so angry that she almost died.

Not only did Jia Cong overshadow her Baoyu in everything, he even stole her niece, whom she had a crush on.

……

Lixiang Courtyard, Baochai's room.

These few days, Jia Cong kept Qingwen in Lixiangyuan and asked her to stay and take care of Jinchuan for a few days. Fortunately, nothing happened.

Although Jinchuan had been recuperating for a few days, she still looked gloomy, her face had become thinner, and she looked wilted, as if she would fall down if the wind blew.

Early that morning, Baochai called her into her room to talk.

Baochai said, "Jinchuan, Brother Cong saved your life because he wanted you to live well and have a good place to live. You must not disappoint him."

Hearing these words, Jin Chuan thought of the moment of life and death. Through the rippling green water, she could see the handsome face standing by the well. That scene had been deeply engraved in her mind.

The gray eyes seemed to regain some vitality.

Baochai continued, "I have already begged your wife, but she no longer wants you. I have asked you to be my maid. Are you willing?"

Jin Chuan burst into tears after hearing this, and kneeled down in front of Baochai, saying, "I made a mistake with Madam, and I have no face to go home. If the young lady wants me, I will serve her all my life."

Baochai felt sad when she heard her words, and said, "You don't have to be like this. Everyone makes mistakes, and what happened that day is not your fault.

Don't forget that Brother Cong saved you. He wanted you to have a good ending, to live a good life, to learn from your mistakes, and to have more sense in your heart, so you won't suffer again."

After hearing this, Jin Chuan could no longer hold back her tears and her clothes were soon wet with her tears. When Qingwen, who was standing by, saw this, her eyes also turned red.

There is gratitude, regret and self-pity in this cry. All the pent-up resentment in the heart is poured out, and the once gloomy heart is now cleared and bright again.

(End of this chapter)