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Chapter 360

~8 min read 1,411 words

It was already the end of the Shen hour.

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Thus we need to extract all nicknames used as names: Lan Ge'er, Little Phoenix (a nickname for Feng Jie). Also the term "aunt" is a title, not a name; it is used to address Xue Yima, but it is a generic kinship term, not a personal name. According to the rules, generic forms of address (excluding ranks) are excluded. Therefore "aunt" is excluded.

Similarly, "older sister-in-law" is excluded.

Now continue.

The grandson's wife today shows a somewhat rare absent-minded expression. No named entities.

Before Li Wan could speak, Feng Jie blinked her almond-shaped eyes beneath her willow-leaf eyebrows, quickly thought, and replied with a charming laugh. Named: Li Wan, Feng Jie.

The old lady says, "Do I even need to ask? The older sister-in-law must be worried about Lan Ge'er!" Named: old lady (generic, excluded), older sister-in-law (excluded), Lan Ge'er (included).

"Lan Ge'er and the others have been out with the third younger brother for a day and haven't returned; I heard they went on horseback, but no one knows where they went, not even word from the East Mansion. As their mother, how could she not worry?" Named: Lan Ge'er, third younger brother (generic, excluded), East Mansion (included).

Feng Jie said, shaking her round fan, the flower-message lady's brows and eyes exuded a charming grace, her countenance bright and lovely, and she continued: Named: Feng Jie. The term "flower-message lady" is a poetic description, not a name.

"However, I think the older sister-in-law is also worried sick; Lan Ge'er and the others are with the third younger brother, what danger could there be?" Named: older sister-in-law (excluded), Lan Ge'er, third younger brother (excluded).

Xue Yima at the side smiled and nodded. Named: Xue Yima.

"What Little Phoenix says is true: Jing Ge'er is steady and reliable, surely nothing will happen." Named: Little Phoenix (nickname for Feng Jie), Jing Ge'er (nickname for Jia Jing).

"But as mothers, we all feel this way; Lan Ge'er is still young, and this is his first time going so far away, so it's natural to worry." Named: "as a mother" (generic, excluded), Lan Ge'er.

Jia Mu came to her senses, lifted her teacup, took a sip, then gently set it down, her aged eyes showing a vacant look. Named: Jia Mu.

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"We were supposed to just eat together, chat, and review lessons, but who would have thought that the careless Jing Ge'er would suddenly get a wild idea and take Lan Ge'er and the others somewhere?" Named: Jing Ge'er, Lan Ge'er.

"He has always been a troublemaker; wherever he goes, he brings wind and rain, never a moment of peace. I would rather stay far from him, yet you insist on inviting him as host." Named: "he" refers to Jing Ge'er (not a name), "host" (generic, excluded).

"Alas, Lan Ge'er is still so young; please make sure he doesn't get into trouble when he goes out." Named: Lan Ge'er.

"Fortunately I didn't let Baoyu go with him; otherwise I would be worried sick." Named: Baoyu (nickname for Jia Baoyu).

Jia Mu's bitter words carried a hint of complaint toward Jia Jing. Named: Jia Mu, Jia Jing.

Today, the young masters of the West Mansion were all taken out by that troublesome third grandson to see the world, but our Baoyu was not brought along, which made her somewhat unable to accept it. Named: West Mansion, third grandson (generic, excluded), our Baoyu.

When it comes to other matters, she can let Jia Jing have his way, but when it concerns Baoyu, the beloved, she insists on having her way in every detail. Named: Jia Jing, Baoyu (the beloved).

As always, given Jia Jing's current status, every move he makes carries deep meaning and is easily speculated upon by everyone in the mansion. Named: Jia Jing, the whole mansion (generic, excluded).

Thus, the young masters studying in the clan school of the West Mansion were all taken out by Jia Jing for advice and encouragement, except our Baoyu, which inevitably leads to gossip behind his back. Named: West Mansion, Jia Jing, our Baoyu, Baoyu (again). The term "clan school" is generic.

Therefore, besides complaining, Jia Mu also gave a few words to Jia Baoyu, explaining that she prevented Jia Baoyu from going, not that Jia Baoyu was unable to go. Named: Jia Mu, Jia Baoyu.

How could everyone inside the hall fail to understand Jia Mu's thoughts? Feng Jie's expression stiffened slightly, her eyes flashed, and she smiled. Named: inside the hall (generic, excluded), Jia Mu, Feng Jie.

"The old lady's words are somewhat biased! I'm not flattering the third younger brother; speaking frankly, if the third younger brother weren't a troublemaker, how could he have achieved such great accomplishments?" Named: old lady (generic, excluded), third younger brother (generic, excluded).

"I've heard that outside, the more a man likes to cause trouble, the greater his achievements; if he behaves as meekly as a young lady, he will hardly amount to anything." No named entities.

Feng Jie is now a loyal supporter of Jia Jing; no matter the situation in the mansion, whenever anyone speaks against Jia Jing, she is the first to stand up and refute and defend him. Named: Feng Jie, Jia Jing, the mansion (generic), etc.

These days, she has become increasingly clear about who truly holds power in the Jia household. Named: she (Feng Jie), the Jia family.

Moreover, she still has a matter to ask her husband's younger brother for help…… Named: she (Feng Jie), husband's younger brother (generic, excluded).

However, she didn't mean to offend Jia Mu; seeing her complexion not looking good, she added another sentence. Named: she (Feng Jie), Jia Mu.

"Of course, Baoyu possesses another kind of innate blessing. After all, it's something we ordinary people cannot compare to." Named: Baoyu.

Xue Yima also reacted instantly and smiled. Named: Xue Yima.

"I'm not praising Jing Ge'er; it's just that extraordinary people do extraordinary things." Named: Jing Ge'er.

"For a young noble like Jing Ge'er, it's normal that his every move differs from ordinary people; otherwise, wouldn't everyone be able to have his talents?" Named: Jing Ge'er.

Upon hearing this, Jia Mu almost laughed in anger; whenever anyone mentioned her third grandson, she seemed to become a different person. Named: Jia Mu, third grandson (generic, excluded).

I merely complained casually, and yet they have all these kind words waiting for me! No named entities.

"This is neither flattery nor praise—pfft! It's utterly shameless!" No named entities.

Jia Mu secretly spat in her heart, then spoke in a stern, expressionless voice. Named: Jia Mu.

"Jing Ge'er indeed has talent and ambition, but a family only needs one such troublemaker." Named: Jing Ge'er.

"Cong Ge'er and Huan Ge'er just need to study honestly, grow up sincere, later marry and have children, and live decently; then I'll be content." Named: Cong Ge'er (nickname for Jia Cong), Huan Ge'er (nickname for Jia Huan).

"Little Phoenix is right! Baoyu alone is born with blessings, safe and sound, a wealthy idler, and inheriting the family business is better than anything." Named: Little Phoenix (nickname for Feng Jie), Baoyu.

Jia Mu displayed her linguistic art, using the phrases "proper and proper", "honest and honest", and "peaceful and peaceful" when speaking to Jia Cong and Jia Huan. Named: Jia Mu, Jia Cong, Jia Huan.

Clearly she is saying that there is a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate offspring, and that illegitimate children should stay law-abiding and not be too ambitious. No named entities (the term "legitimate vs illegitimate" is generic).

Xue Yima understood Jia Mu's intention; she did not want to join the discussion of the Jia family's legitimate vs illegitimate dispute, so she smoothed things over with a smile. Named: Xue Yima, Jia Mu, the Jia family.

「The old lady said it right! However, Jing Ge'er is also someone who knows what's in his heart; it's rare that he's willing to nurture the younger generation in the family. 」

"My Pan Er wants him to give a lesson to those who haven't yet received that blessing!"

Aunt Xue says that outwardly, but what she really thinks is: when Brother Jing later becomes my son‑in‑law, there may still be a chance to back our own Pan Er!

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