Dream of the Red Chamber: Jade's Lustrous Beauty and Icy Flame

Now, Daiyu received a letter in the capital saying that Lin Ruhai was gravely ill. Anxious and afraid, she could do nothing but burst into tears and insist on returning to Jiangnan. Grandmother Jia was also alarmed, and quickly ordered Jia Lian to make the necessary arrangements and escort Daiyu back to Jiangnan. In her haste, Daiyu packed only a few belongings, bringing along Nanny Wang, who had come with her from home, and Xueyan. She set off for Jiangnan without even taking Zijuan.

“Miss, don’t worry. I’m sure Master will be all right,” Xueyan said gently in the cabin, trying to comfort Daiyu. She had watched her young mistress grow even thinner over the past few days, though she had already been frail to begin with. Xueyan was worried and distressed, but there was nothing she could do. Daiyu sat...