Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Chapter 240: Should I exchange the crane for Lin Daiyu’s eagle?

Xue Pan's face changed and his eyes became thoughtful. He guessed that Jia Baoyu must know where the eagle came from and didn't tell him, so he was looking for it secretly.

He hates eagles more than people.

If I knew who the eagle belonged to, I would definitely find a way to hack it.

Thinking of this, Xue Pan pretended to be enthusiastic and tried to keep her.

"Where? Brother Bao, I hid it a little far away and delayed your time."

"I'll have someone deliver it to you later. You don't have to make another trip."

Jia Baoyu's mind had already flown to the Lin family, so he had no time to exchange pleasantries. Naturally, he bowed and said goodbye in a hurry.

Xue Pan looked at Baoyu's hurried back, a sinister look flashed in his eyes, and then he called two servants and whispered:

"Follow him and see where he is going."

Baoyu was thinking about how to deal with the eagle. He remembered that the last time he saw the eagle at the Lin family,

She felt that it had fierce eyes and an ugly appearance, and was not worthy of Lin Daiyu at all.

If Lin Daiyu really likes big birds, I will give my crane to her.

"Fortunately, I haven't told Brother Xue that there is an eagle in Sister Lin's home. Otherwise, with the wound on his face, he would definitely have a grudge against Sister Lin." Baoyu secretly rejoiced in his heart.

Now the only way to let this matter pass quietly is to find a way to get rid of the eagle.

If Lin Daiyu knew about this eagle that hurt people at will, she would be scared and at a loss, right?

Jia Baoyu was so engrossed in walking that the servants followed him so closely that they did not notice that there was someone secretly following him.

He walked through the streets and alleys and soon arrived at the gate of the Lin family. The gatekeeper saw that it was the second master of the Jia family.

Naturally, he reported to Jia Min in one breath.

Upon hearing the news, Jia Min put down the account book in his hand.

No one knew why Jia Baoyu came at this time. Although he was not very welcome, there was no reason to turn him away, so he was quickly welcomed in.

Jia Baoyu followed the people from the Lin family into the house and saw the Lin family's servants coming and going, all peaceful and busy in an orderly manner.

He looked around and saw the eagle in the second gate. It had a tall body and fierce eyes.

In the elegant and comfortable lake of the Lin Mansion, it seemed as if a black, gray, and savage turtle had jumped in, making it completely out of place.

The eagle looked at Jia Baoyu as if he had seen an uninvited guest, so it spread its wings and leapt closer, with its head tensed as if it were facing a formidable enemy.

Jia Baoyu's body tensed up, sweat broke out on his forehead, and he dared not move.

This eagle eye has seen blood at a glance.

The old woman leading the way saw that the eagle was about to get angry again and almost scared the guests, so she waved her hands at the eagle and said, "Go away, stop scaring people, this is Master Bao."

"You show your fierceness when you see people. When the young lady comes back, I won't forgive you."

The eagle Haotian seemed unconvinced. He raised his neck and cried out, then slowly retreated.

"Second Master, let's go! It's okay. It just looks fierce, but it won't hurt anyone. The young lady has already trained it to understand human nature."

“Sometimes I’m more obedient than a chicken.”

After hearing this, Jia Baoyu became even more uneasy. Did this eagle deceive everyone in the Lin family?

He bypassed the eagle's position and continued walking inside.

In the Lin family's flower hall, Jia Min couldn't help but sigh when she saw Jia Baoyu.

This child! He is my own nephew. It is really frustrating. You say he is smart, but he is a bit dull.

You say he is stupid, but he is handsome, gentle and polite, and has some talent.

It makes people unable to hate it, and dare not be happy either.

While Jia Min was thinking, Jia Baoyu did not see Lin Daiyu, so he asked,

"Aunt, isn't Sister Lin here?"

Jia Min sighed, "He went out to play and hasn't come back yet."

"What brings you here today?"

Jia Baoyu paused and began to have doubts in his mind. She was really not in the mansion. Could it be that the person Brother Xue saw was really Sister Lin?

Then this eagle is in even bigger trouble, as it won’t even let its master go.

"Aunt, do you know where Sister Lin has gone? I'll go look for her."

Jia Min quickly waved her hands and thought to herself, you don't have to. I'm just afraid of some unclear rumors involving you.

I immediately declined.

"No, no, don't worry about her. She brought a lot of people with her."

"If you have nothing else to do, I'll have someone take you to Yong'an's compound, okay?"

Jia Min didn't want him to stay in the inner courtyard all the time.

Jia Baoyu quickly shook his head. He didn't come here to find Yong'an.

He did it for the safety of the Lin family.

Thinking of this, I felt that my aunt must still be kept in the dark about this matter, and I should let her know the truth.

If he took the eagle away before Lin Daiyu came back, then Brother Xue would not have a reason to blame Lin Daiyu.

"Aunt, I came here for something, something serious. Today I got the news that the eagle in the yard has hurt someone."

"It disfigured a young man."

Upon hearing this, Jia Min's face turned pale and she was shocked. She could no longer remain calm.

A pair of eyes stared at Jia Baoyu, waiting for his explanation.

I only heard Jia Baoyu say,

"I'm afraid the injured person will come looking for it. What do you think we should do with it?"

"If Sister Lin is reluctant to part with her, I have a crane that I have raised and it is very accustomed to. It is fair and clean and will be a much better match for Sister Lin than this black and gray eagle."

Jia Min's heart skipped a beat. It was hard to tell where this eagle came from.

How can you hurt someone in broad daylight?

"Baoyu, can you tell me in detail? How...what happened?"

"Whose son was injured?"

This kid doesn't get to the point when he talks, it's really frustrating.

Jia Min couldn't help but tremble in her voice.

Jia Baoyu then told Xue Pan's story.

Jia Min frowned.

The one who was injured was the Xue family’s child, what a coincidence?

Moreover, this matter does not make sense at all. The eagle wanted to hurt Daiyu's maid, and the Xue family members were injured in order to save people.

And as soon as she heard the description, Jia Min guessed that it was Qingwen.

Although Lin Daiyu's words were justified, Jia Min always felt that her daughter had taken someone else's maid away.

Jia Baoyu can no longer stay here, no matter if this is true or not.

The truth will be exposed later, and Jia Min doesn’t want to face this embarrassing situation now.

Thinking of this, Jia Min said to Jia Baoyu apologetically, "Baoyu, thank you for your kindness. You don't have to worry about it."

"I'll tell Daiyu about this when I get back."

"If you don't want to go to Yong'an and the others, then go back first! I'll have someone take you back."

As he said this, he raised his head and called the maid,

"Banxia, ​​have someone send Master Bao away."

Banxia responded and immediately called a few maids to help see the person off.

Just like that, Jia Baoyu was inexplicably carried out by someone.

When he reached the door, he kept looking back at it.

He thought over and over again, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that his aunt's attitude was wrong.

I came here to do good things, why do I look like the god of plague?

Could it be that my aunt has some unspeakable secret?

Just like that, he left the Lin Mansion, looking back every few steps.

Unexpectedly, he left and a servant came out from the corner of the alley.

He looked closely at the gate of the Lin Mansion.

He turned around and ran back to report the news.

……

In the Lixiang Courtyard of the Jia Mansion, Xue Pan was walking around in his room after receiving a report from the servant.

He turned around and asked again, "Are you sure that's the Lin Mansion?"

"You said Master Bao went in for a quarter of an hour and then hurried out?"