Grandmother Jia (賈母; 贾母; Jiǎmǔ), née Shi. Also called the Matriarch or the Dowager, the daughter of Marquis Shi of Jinling. Grandmother to both Baoyu and Daiyu, she is the highest living authority in the Rongguo house and the oldest and most respected of the entire clan, yet also a doting person.
Foreword:This article mainly talks about Baoyu’s poetic talent in the newly built garden and the busy preparations of Rongguo Mansion for the visit of the Princess Jia. Jia Zheng invites guests to visit the garden and tests Baoyu’s talent. Baoyu’s creative inscriptions and couplets win praise, although Jia Zheng often teases him. During the visit, […]
Foreword:This article mainly talks about the complex interpersonal relationships in the Rong and Ning mansions in “The Story of the Stone”, with particular emphasis on the interaction between Wang Xifeng and Jia Rui. Although Wang Xifeng appears to care about others, she is wary of Jia Rui in her heart. When Qin was seriously ill, […]
Foreword:This article mainly talks about family dynamics, particularly during a chaotic dinner disturbed by the drunken servant Jiao Da, which elicits various reactions from family members. Afterward, Baoyu visits Baochai (Golden Lock) and they connect over their family charms. The chapter concludes with Baoyu wishing to study with Qin Zhong, a desire supported by Grandmother […]
Foreword:This article mainly talks about Baochai stands out among the servants at Rongfu, causing subtle resentment in the distant Daiyu. Baoyu treats all women as sisters and attends a flower-viewing banquet. Tired, he falls asleep in a room filled with art and dreams of the Taixu Illusion Realm, where he meets Fairy Jinghuan. She guides […]
Foreword:This article mainly talks about Lin Daiyu experiences an emotional farewell to her father as she begins a new life at the Rongguo Mansion with her grandmother, Jia Mu. Delves into themes of love, loss, and societal expectations while Daiyu struggles with feelings of inadequacy in her refined new setting. Upon arriving in the capital, […]
