A Dream of Red Mansions: My Wife, Daiyu

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The full novel is complete, and I'm proofreading it now: "[Dream of the Red Chamber] My Wife Daiyu"

1. Shen Yu transmigrates to an unfamiliar era and stumbles through the next twelve years. Who could have guessed that after he arrives in the capital, he would learn that his late mother was surnamed Jia and was a concubine-born daughter of the Rongguo Mansion, a noble household in the capital? He suddenly realizes that he has transmigrated into Dream of the Red Chamber. Even more exciting, he'll get to meet Lin Daiyu from the book!

2. Having transmigrated into Dream of the Red Chamber, what does he most want to do? Change Lin Daiyu's fate, so she doesn't die after crying herself dry! What's more, in this life he's technically Lin Daiyu's cousin, so he has to be a good older brother and protect her. He'll also keep her away from that amorous "Phoenix Egg," Jia Baoyu.

He never expected a sudden bolt from the blue to reveal that there was a serious problem with his background. After investigating, he discovers that he is the long-lost twin brother of the only legitimate prince of the current dynasty.

3. After spending a long time with Daiyu, Shen Yu sees every frown and smile, every gesture and movement, and thinks she's wonderful in every way. He looks around and can't find a single person worthy of her.

"So what standards do you have for Lin Daiyu's future husband?"

"He should be upright, handsome, and capable. He must always love, protect, and accept her, never take concubines, and have no troublesome family or cruel mother-in-law to make things difficult for her."

"Isn't that just you you're describing?"

Shen Yu freezes. Thinking of Daiyu, he feels a secret flutter of excitement and joy in his heart. So he decides to do his best to marry the loveliest Lin Daiyu and bring her home.

P.S. 1. Lin Daiyu is the love interest. 2. The male and female leads are not blood relatives. 3. I'm a new writer, so please don't nitpick. I hope you enjoy reading.

Coming soon: "[Dream of the Red Chamber] I Regained My Memories Before the Grand Finale"

Mu Danzhi was born into the Duke of Qi's household, but instead of following in his father's footsteps and leading troops, he pursued a scholarly path and traveled to Jiangnan to study under a renowned teacher.

Strangely enough, though he wasn't ungrateful or heartless, he couldn't remember who his teacher was. He only knew he had learned a great deal, and at just fifteen, he passed the highest imperial examination.

Later, he took the blame for the Crown Prince and was sent to the northern frontier, where he endured four years of hardship before being summoned back.

During a high fever, he faintly heard someone speaking beside him: "The Crimson Pearl Immortal has repaid her tears and settled her debt." "Then what are we still doing here? We might as well return to the Land of Separation early." "Indeed, indeed."

The voices faded away.

When he woke again, vague memories of the past returned. His mentor had been surnamed Lin, courtesy name Ruhai. Before dying, he had sent Mu Danzhi a letter, begging him to look after his junior sister, Daiyu. The words had been written in blood, but Mu Danzhi had forgotten them as soon as he finished reading.

Mu Danzhi knew there had to be something strange going on. He was furious with himself, and had no idea how Daiyu was doing. He had failed the mentor who had taken him under his wing.

So he rode back to the capital at full speed, learned what had happened, resolved her predicament, and exchanged the merits he had earned over four years for an imperial decree allowing him to bring Lin Daiyu to live in his home.

Daiyu coughed up blood night after night and knew her life was nearly over. She had seen through the Jia family's cruel treatment and realized Baoyu was beyond saving. Her heart had turned cold, and all she asked was that Zijuan send her back to her hometown after her death.

Unexpectedly, an imperial decree arrived one day, and her former junior fellow student suddenly appeared to take her to his home. He sought doctors and medicine for her, personally tending to every need. Later, he even asked her to marry him, saying that only she would do.

Mu Danzhi: "Daiyu, I came too late."

(Partly based on Gao E's continuation. No textual analysis intended; I hope you enjoy it.)

Theme: Lovely people all deserve to be happy