A Hero of the Red Chamber

Looking at it from a broader perspective, the constant infighting and power struggles within the Jia family ultimately led to its downfall. The biggest reason was the lack of real power. From the deaths of Prince Teng and Yuan Chun, their decline was inevitable; their lack of virtue merely accelerated the process. To save the Jia family, one must seize power.

It's understandable that the author might negatively impact Jia Baoyu's image in Lin Daiyu's eyes. But the author's method is to speak ill of Jia Baoyu in front of Madam Xing and Lin Daiyu. Isn't that astonishing? Even in today's world, setting aside the background of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, someone with such intelligence and emotional intelligence is a rare breed. The barrier to entry for writing novels is truly low.

So many beauties in the Red Chamber, they have captivated countless men; the four spring ladies of the Jia family vie for attention, Xiangyun and Miaoyu are equally charming; Xifeng and Keqing are alluring, Baochai and Daiyu outshine all others; the most romantic figures are still found in the Red Chamber. Welcome, fellow book lovers, to step into the world of Dream of the Red Chamber and experience a unique dreamlike realm.

The protagonist's method of sowing discord between Daiyu and Baoyu—speaking ill of Baoyu in front of Madam Xing and Daiyu—was something I hadn't considered. If this got back to Grandmother Jia and Madam Wang, you'd be doomed. Not to mention Grandmother Jia, Madam Wang could easily kill you.

If you're going to write fanfiction, I suggest reading the original novel more. Starting with Daiyu being wary of "Jia Baoyu" is incredibly rude. You should know that in ancient times, addressing someone by their full name unless it was an insult was considered very ill-mannered. Of course, you could explain it as the protagonist being uncultured and new to the Dream of the Red Chamber, but at least Madam Xing, who was present, would definitely have given him a few words of reprimand.

I couldn't bear to read any further after seeing the chapter where the author angrily confronts Baoyu. Has the author even read *Dream of the Red Chamber*? Baoyu is the apple of Grandmother Jia's eye and Lady Wang's darling. You, an unfavored son of a concubine, young and powerless, dare to confront Baoyu? You really don't want a peaceful life...

It's utterly ridiculous and absurd. Look at the first time the protagonist meets Lin Daiyu; he praises her to the skies, and the dialogue is simply unbelievable. How can an eight- or nine-year-old and a six- or seven-year-old have such a conversation? Didn't the author feel awkward writing that?

They even slept with Jia Tanchun! I really can't stand it anymore. I can't accept this kind of plot that violates modern science and ethics.

Nine-year-old Daiyu and the eleven-year-old protagonist are in love. The protagonist, at that age, takes a concubine and serves the emperor. It feels so incongruous; it's like something out of a third-grade elementary school student's story.

It's hard to imagine that someone who is so strategic and decisive could suddenly turn around and be laughing and joking with maids and young ladies.