A Crossover of Film and Television: Miao Miao's Life Transmigration

Chapter 168 Lin Daiyu's younger brother in Dream of the Red Chamber 1

It was unclear how much time had passed before Ning Miaomiao regained consciousness.

She cautiously opened her eyes, looking up and down. The decorations seemed to be from ancient times. Had she wandered into the ancient world again?

The pain spread throughout my body, with throbbing pain in my heart, and my face contorted in agony.

After the pain gradually subsided, Ning Miaomiao silently called out to the system, but the system did not respond.

The system had been with her for many years and was her companion. Now that the system had disappeared, Ning Miaomiao was filled with grief.

Suddenly, a transparent panel appeared in front of me, with several lines of text floating on it.

"Host, please open:"

Having spent many years with the host, I am very happy. Perhaps this is the emotion that exists among humans!

The system space was attacked by a galactic storm and was completely damaged, leaving only a few space rings.

Finally, the rest of the journey is left to the host; I hope we will have the chance to meet again.

Ning Miaomiao cried silently for a while before gradually calming down. Knowing that the system had exhausted its last bit of energy and disappeared, she checked the contents of her spatial ring and saw that there were Marrow Cleansing Pills.

Even without Ning Miaomiao's arrival, this broken body would have died within the next few days. The Marrow Cleansing Pill can remove the turbidity from the body and improve physical fitness.

She didn't dare to delay any longer and swallowed it directly. The pill dissolved instantly in her mouth, so she didn't need to drink water.

Afterwards, she felt burning hot all over, neither hot nor cold. People in the room came to take care of her. Every now and then, an old man with white hair would put his hand on hers and force her to drink bitter water.

Ning Miaomiao's consciousness was hazy, and she didn't remember what happened afterward. She slowly fell asleep.

When Ning Miaomiao woke up again, she looked at the old nanny in front of her with a puzzled expression.

"Young Master, you're awake. Shuangyue, stay here and watch over him. This old servant will go and tell Madam right away."

The old nanny hurried out, and a cute little girl with a round face, about eleven or twelve years old, with a smile on her face, carefully took care of Ning Miaomiao.

Young Master? Ning Miaomiao was shocked. She had turned into a man? Was it real?

Ning Miaomiao carefully recalled the memories of this body. She remembered that she often took medicine and was frequently sick from birth to the present.

After taking the Marrow Cleansing Pill, she felt much better, but her body had never been very healthy since childhood and she still needed to recuperate slowly.

Before he could think it through, a woman dressed in gorgeous clothes walked into the inner courtyard.

Seeing that he had opened his eyes, Xiao rushed over, followed by a large group of six people.

"My son, you've finally woken up! Your mother was so worried."

The woman wiped away her tears as she spoke, and her head maidservant quickly tried to comfort her.

“My son, it’s good that you’re awake. Make sure you take your medicine properly. The doctor said you’ve suffered a lot, but thankfully you’ve turned out alright. When your father comes back from his official duties, be sure to tell him.”

The woman stayed with him for a while, but perhaps because she was too weak, she yawned. Seeing this, the woman told the old nanny to stay and watch over him while she and her entourage went out.

A few days later, Ning Miaomiao's health gradually improved. She had become a man, and there was nothing she could do but complete the mission to return to her girl body.

Ning Miaomiao finally learned the identity of this body. She had transmigrated into the body of Lin Daiyu in Dream of the Red Chamber, the younger brother who died at the age of three. She learned her name was Lin Jiyu, and her nickname was Quan Ge'er.

Ning—no, Lin Jiyu integrated into the life of the Lin family and also met Lin Daiyu. Lin Daiyu was indeed as described in the original work, a fairy princess at a young age, but she was in poor health and sickly.

Previously, Lin Jiyu's health was even worse than Lin Daiyu's, so the two didn't see each other often. Now that Lin Jiyu's health is gradually recovering, the two children are seeing each other more often.

Lin Ruhai, the father of this body, is over forty years old, with a refined and elegant demeanor and handsome appearance.

The Lin family had been marquises for four generations. After Lin Ruhai's father, no title was passed down to Lin Ruhai. However, Lin Ruhai lived up to expectations and became a third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination. He gained the emperor's trust and spent several years in the Hanlin Academy in the capital. Later, he was appointed as the Salt Commissioner and concurrently served as the Director of the Imperial Archives.

Lin Ruhai stayed in Yangzhou, helping the emperor collect salt taxes from Jiangnan.

The Lin family has always passed down its lineage through a single branch. In this generation, Lin Ruhai had a son and a daughter. Of course, if he hadn't passed the lineage down, Lin Ruhai would have only had one daughter, Lin Daiyu.

Lin Ruhai's wife, Jia Min, was the eldest daughter of Jia Daishan of the Rongguo Mansion in the capital. She was pampered and loved by everyone. After marrying into the Lin family, she was infertile for many years, which caused a lot of gossip. Five years ago, she became pregnant with Daiyu, and only then did the gossip disappear.

Less than a year after giving birth to Daiyu, Lin Jiyu became pregnant again, but because she did not rest well, she was born sickly.

He now knew that the whole family was in poor health and sickly, so the household had hired two doctors to take turns caring for them.

Jia Min's health is deteriorating further, and he probably won't live much longer. For his own sake and for the Lin family's sake, Jia Min cannot die now.

If Jia Min had lived a few more years, Lin Ruhai wouldn't have sent the little Lin Daiyu to the Rongguo Mansion in the capital.

He didn't want to be dependent on others at such a young age, so he still needed to keep Jia Min alive, but how difficult it was to defy fate.

Lin Jiyu could only rely on external forces, specifically the Rejuvenation Pill.

However, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min were ordinary people, so they each took half a pill. As for Lin Daiyu, she was the Crimson Pearl Fairy in her previous life and had immortal powers, so she took a Rejuvenation Pill.

Lin Jiyu knew that he could not reveal himself before he became powerful, so he gave them the pills in installments over six months.

The Lin family would only notice that their health was gradually improving, and wouldn't be surprised if the changes were too rapid.

……

"Wow!"

Lin Jiyu remarked that the Lin Mansion adopted a design similar to that of Suzhou gardens, which was understated yet luxurious and sophisticated, with an emphasis on spatial layering, and the rockeries and trees were arranged in a staggered and interwoven manner.

A year has passed since he woke up and is now able to go out for walks.

"Young master, you've been out for half an hour. Madam must be worried. This old servant will carry you back to report now!" the old nanny said kindly.

The old nanny was about forty years old and surnamed Li. She was a servant born into the Lin family. Her family had served the Lin family for generations. After Lin Jiyu was born, Lin Ruhai was worried about Lin Jiyu's life, so he specially arranged for her to be by Lin Jiyu's side to take care of her daily life.

In addition, Lin Jiyu had four head maids, Shuangyue, Chunzhu, Zhiqiu, and Dongxue, and eight junior maids, Haitang, Liuxu, Meixiang, Xingtao, Jixiang, Ruyi, Ankang, and Xile.

As for the remaining maids who did menial tasks and never reached Lin Jiyu's eyes, he didn't quite remember their names.

"Granny Li, let's go back!" Lin Jiyu pouted. Every time, it took a long time to get her to come out and play for a while, and someone had to watch over her at all times.

"I can walk by myself!" Lin Jiyu doesn't like being carried, and he's already four years old. Because of his weak health, he hadn't walked much for three years.

The little one, with his short legs, slowly and leisurely walked back.

As soon as I arrived at Ling Shuang Courtyard, I heard a mother and daughter talking softly.

A faint fragrance wafted through the room, the doors and windows were open, and sunlight streamed in, casting a golden glow and creating a warm atmosphere.

Upon entering the room, directly opposite is a long rosewood table with several scrolls of scriptures and poetry collections on it.

Jia Min and Daiyu were talking on the couch, unaware of Lin Jiyu's arrival.

"Mother, your son is here." A light, childish voice came into the room.

"Is that Quan-ge'er? Come in quickly!" Jia Min said gently.

After Lin Jiyu entered, he bowed to Jia Min to pay his respects. This is why Lin Jiyu dislikes ancient times and always has to pay attention to etiquette.

"Get up quickly, don't be so polite. Cuizhu, go and help Quan Ge'er up," Jia Min said gently.

Lin Jiyu didn't let anyone help him up. He turned to look at Lin Daiyu and gave her a simple sibling greeting.

Daiyu rose slenderly, looking like a willow in the breeze. She had gained some weight over the past year, perhaps because her mother and younger brother were both there. She smiled and returned Lin Jiyu's greeting.

Jia Min pulled Lin Jiyu aside to talk, asking how breakfast was and if she slept well last night.

"Sister, I want to tell you..."

Lin Jiyu's childish voice rang out continuously, and the three of them laughed from time to time. Lin Jiyu exchanged some witty remarks with Daiyu, and the three of them had a pleasant lunch. Afterwards, Jia Min had to attend to the affairs of the Lin family, so the two siblings took their leave.

……

Time flies, and four winters have passed in the blink of an eye. Although Jia Min has taken the Rejuvenation Pill, her health has continued to decline over the past few years.

Lin Jiyu, already a young adult, stood in front of the bed with slightly red eyes. Lin Daiyu threw herself into Jia Min's arms, crying with tears streaming down her face.

"Mother, Mother, don't abandon us!" Lin Daiyu whispered.

Lin Ruhai rushed back from the government office, his eyes bloodshot and his once upright body swaying unsteadily, unlike before.

Jia Min briefly spoke a few words to him and Daiyu, and then had the head maid take them to rest.

Lin Jiyu turned around and looked at Lin Ruhai and Jia Min. The two looked at each other affectionately, as if they were talking about something.

"Min'er." Lin Ruhai sat down on the edge of the bed.

Lin Jiyu returned to Berlin Courtyard, the front courtyard where he had moved when he was seven years old.

The courtyard is full of bamboo groves, quiet and peaceful, perfect for quiet study.

After recovering, he began his formal education at the age of five, studying the Four Books and Five Classics. The ancient Four Books and Five Classics were exceptionally difficult, filled with dense characters. Knowing that he was not particularly gifted, Lin Jiyu took an Enlightenment Pill.

After her memory improved significantly, Lin Jiyu suddenly became a little genius.

After returning to the courtyard, Lin Jiyu was physically tired but mentally alert.

He looked unwell. He hadn't rested much these past few days while recovering from his illness. Over the past few years, he had integrated into the Lin family and experienced the love of his father and mother. Although they weren't perfect parents, they must have loved him and his sister very much.

Jia Min ultimately did not survive the night, and the household began to hold a funeral.

Lin Jiyu and Lin Daiyu knelt before the mourning hall, exhausted both physically and mentally from days of mourning.

After five years of recuperation, Daiyu's health visibly deteriorated, and she lost all the flesh on her face.

Lin Ruhai couldn't accept his wife's death and almost contemplated suicide. If it weren't for their son and daughter, he probably would have followed his wife. He has been locked in his room for the past few days.

Nine-year-old Lin Jiyu became the pillar of the family, busy with his mother's funeral and receiving officials from various families.

The Rongguo Mansion in the capital sent servants to attend the funeral. Lin Jiyu looked down on the Rongguo Mansion, saying that Jia Min, the legitimate daughter of the Rongguo Mansion, had passed away, yet not a single member of the Rongguo Mansion's family came to accompany her.

It seems that the Rongguo Mansion's favor towards Jia Min has dissipated after many years of separation.

Thanks to Jia Min, who used to bring boxes and boxes of gifts to Rongguo Mansion for Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and other holidays.

After Jia Min was laid to rest, Lin Ruhai and Daiyu finally came to their senses. Although Lin Jiyu was saddened by his mother's passing, he calmed down after a while, knowing that one must always look forward.

After Jia Min's death, Daiyu and Lin Jiyu were supposed to observe three years of mourning. However, the servants of the Rongguo Mansion in the capital seemed impatient, saying that Grandmother Jia pitied the young Lin Daiyu and Lin Jiyu for losing their mother and wanted to take them in to care for them.

Lin Ruhai also intended to arrange for his son and daughter to go to the capital. In recent years, the salt bureau has become unfathomable and increasingly terrifying. Now that Min'er has gone, how can he protect them?

The two boys had a good relationship since childhood, and when they went to the capital together, they could look after each other.

Now, Jia Yucun is no longer relevant, since he didn't become Daiyu's and Jia Yucun's teacher.

After Lin Ruhai made up his mind to send the two to the capital, he began to prepare their belongings. Originally, Lin Ruhai did not want to bring too many things, since he would only be staying for two or three years. He estimated that he would be transferred back to the capital after he stepped down as the Salt Commissioner, and then he would bring more things.

But Lin Jiyu knew the nature of the people in the Rongguo Mansion, and he didn't want anyone to look down on him and his sister.

"Father, since we're returning to the capital this time, why don't we take some things back to the Lin residence first? The Lin residence needs to be tidied up. If you don't like living in the Rongguo Mansion, my brother and I can go back to the Lin residence to live," Lin Jiyu said calmly.

Lin Ruhai thought this was a good idea, so he took all the small items from Yangzhou to the capital. However, it would take at least a month to pack everything up.

Lin Jiyu, despite his young age, was very responsible. He handed over the letter and silver notes that were meant for the Jia family to Lin Jiyu, asking him to take them to the Rongguo Mansion later.

Lin Da, the son of Steward Lin, was arranged to be Lin Jiyu's attendant. Lin Da is seventeen years old this year and got married last year. His wife is Bai Qing, Daiyu's head maid. He will accompany Daiyu and Jiyu to the capital.

Lin Jiyu used to have two servants, Mozhu and Moshu, who were two or three years older than him and rather unreliable. That's why Lin Ruhai sent the steward's son to Lin Jiyu's side.

Another month passed, and Lin Daiyu and Lin Jiyu had to set off. Lin Jiyu watched as Lin Ruhai gave her instructions and gave her advice.

Having just lost her mother, Daiyu now had to separate from her father. Her eyes were slightly red as she struggled to hold back her tears, knowing that her father was also reluctant to part with them.

He also said that after the three-year mourning period was over, Lin Jiyu would return to Suzhou to take the exam, and Daiyu would come back with her, so they could meet again.

Lin Ruhai also used his past connections to find a tutor for Lin Jiyu in the capital.

With a sigh, Lin Ruhai patted the two of them on the head, looked up at the sun in the sky, and realized it was getting late.

Suppressing his reluctance, he allowed Lin Daiyu and Lin Jiyu to board the ship.

Lin Ruhai held an official position, and the two of them could travel on an official boat, accompanying an official who was going to the capital to report on his mission.

The two remained quietly inside the ship, without needing to pay their respects to any officials, as Lin Ruhai had already made all the arrangements.

Even by water, it would take a month to travel from Yangzhou to the capital.

At first, Lin Jiyu was a little curious, after all, she had been in ancient times for five years and had never been on a boat. Later, she got bored of floating on the water.

Worried that Lin Daiyu might overthink things, the two often played chess together. In their spare time, they would also go fishing on the deck of a boat, of course with a screen behind them.

Lin Daiyu was already ten years old. Lin Jiyu didn't care about the rules that bound women, but a woman's reputation couldn't be tarnished. As long as it didn't get out, Lin Daiyu lived quite freely.