For those who know a little bit of basic common sense, they all know that "Dream of Red Mansions" is actually composed of "Venus" with broken arms, and the 120 chapters of the version that have been handed down are actually the original work of the first 80 chapters and the sequel to the last 40 chapters of Gao E. It cannot be ignored that without these forty sequels, the popularity of "Dream of Red Mansions" would not have been so high, and it would not have been loved or deeply fascinated by the majority of readers.
Although the value of a sequel cannot be overlooked, this does not mean that it is completely consistent with the original author's intentions. The fate and ending of many of the characters are very different from the original, which makes many readers express strong dissatisfaction with it, believing that it is a kind of creation of a dog's tail sequel. Among the many sequels to Dream of Red Mansions, there are also some examples of sequels that make appropriate changes to some of the plots of the original book in order to meet the needs of readers' curiosity. For example, in the first eighty episodes, Jia Yun was praised by the author and Yan Zhai many times, and was described in the sequel as a "ruthless uncle and traitorous brother" who sold Sister Qiao; For example, in some clues, Sister Qiao hinted many times that she would eventually marry Ban'er and make a living from textile performance, while in the sequel, she married a rich man surnamed Zhou, which is not uncommon.
Xue Baochai became Jia Baoyu's wife in the sequel, but after the Jia family was seized, she once again received the royal gift, bringing the blessing of continuation to the family. Xue Baochai finally gave birth to a son named Jia Gui for the Jia family, and Jia Lan shared the reputation of "Lan Gui Qifang".
However, does such an ending really coincide with the intent of the original?
First of all, we can be sure that Xue Baochai eventually became Jia Baoyu's wife, which is consistent with the original intention of the original book. She married in pursuit of love, in order to get love, and to find happiness for herself. In the fifth episode, the fantasy dream song "Wrong Life" implies that Jia Baoyu married Jia Baoyu after Lin Daiyu's death. A sentence "The sky is opposite, and the mountains are crystal snow." Don't forget, the paradise Xianshu Lonely Forest" reveals that Jia Baoyu and Jia Baoyu's life after marriage can be said to be "raising eyebrows".
Viewed from this perspective, it does coincide with the original intent of the original. In fact, this is just a guess, and there is a certain basis. In the twenty-eighth episode, when Xue Baochai was attracted by the red musk deer strings, Jia Baoyu was attracted by Xue Baochai's snow-like crisp arms, his gaze was almost out of balance, and his mood became chaotic, which made him think that if "Jin Yu" could become husband and wife in the future, the two might be like fish in water. Therefore, it seems understandable that Xue Baochai gave birth to a child.
So, after Xue Baochai married Jia Baoyu, did she really have a child?
In fact, in the first eighty episodes, Xue Baochai has indirectly described her married life after marriage through two objects.
In the twenty-second episode, Jia's mother became more happy because of a lantern riddle given by Yuan Chun, and instructed her to make a beautiful lantern lantern in the hope that her sisters would also make a lantern riddle and play. The mystery of Xue Baochai lies in this:
After the court meeting, who will carry a cigarette with his sleeves, he will never be able to see each other in the quilt next to the piano. Sitting and listening to the autumn breeze in my spare time, the room is full of sorrow and ashes. In the early morning, there is no need for a chicken man to report, and there is no need to worry about the arrival of the maid all night. Spring and autumn are all dreams, and a hate of spring breeze is spring. Every day from morning to evening is a scorching head, and every day makes people's hearts like knives, as if they have gone back in time, year after year. Time flies, we should cherish it; Whether it's rain or shine, sunny or sunny, it should change over time.
On the surface of the puzzle, the answer appears even more fascinating. Those with an in-depth understanding of Dream of the Red Chamber understand that the poems, lyrics, songs, and fu in the book often foreshadow the fate and ending of the characters involved. In this poem, a deep resentful woman who is anxiously waiting for her husband's return is described, her life seems to become more fragrant, and as time goes by, her life is full of loneliness and loneliness, as if everything is being consumed and there is no future to speak of.
In this enigma, "There is always no chance in the piano side." It also refers to the person who is the harp, that is, the harp, and the harp can hear people. In one sentence, two items reveal Xue Baochai's marital status. Qin, that is, Qin and Se, used to be used to describe the relationship between husband and wife, when Qin and Se are harmonious, it means deep affection and continuous affection between husband and wife; Both a jacket and a pillow refer to items that are used in the same bed. Therefore, this sentence can be easily understood: Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu not only have no husband and wife after marriage, but also have no opportunity to spend the same bed together.
In such a situation, how can a couple possibly have children if they do not have a common bed and pillow?
In fact, in the first eighty episodes, many subtleties have already hinted that Jia Baoyu is unlikely to have children, especially about the verdict of the two women.
The first thing to mention is the judgment of Tanchun, which is described like this:
He was born intelligent and ambitious, born in the last days, but fate does not seem to be optimistic. In the Qingming season, I looked at the riverside with tears, and the east wind in the distance was only far away in my dream.
The next thing to mention is Wang Xifeng's judgment, which is described in her words:
All the birds come from the end of the world, and they all know a deep admiration for the talent of this life. From Erling to Sanrenmu, he felt even more sad about the matter in Jinling.
Tanchun and Wang Xifeng are highly anticipated women in Jia's mansion after Qin Keqing. They are the real heroes of the Fat Powder team. Wang Xifeng is experienced and witty, while Tanchun is visionary. But unfortunately, such talent does not seem to be fully displayed in this eschatological family. The characters in Jiafu, in them, there is also a gap in fate. Both of these men have a common word of evaluation, and that is "the last days." Since ancient times, the last days have not only referred to the decline of luck, but also to the reduction or even disappearance of family members, who have always been closely linked to the fate of the family. Considering that Jiafu is in this apocalyptic world, it is natural that no new life will appear for them. At that time, what the Jia family showed was the real "a desolate land that seemed so pure", and it was also a real scene of "a tree falling and monkeys scattering".
Therefore, we have every reason to believe that it is impossible for Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu to have a child, and it is a farce for that child to be called Jia Gui. According to the genealogy of the Jia family, the descendants of Jia Baoyu should be regarded as the cursive generation, and this difference in guizi is definitely not insignificant, and it is not too much to call it the worst part of the sequel.
recalled that Xue Baochai was for the mission of the family, and after careful consideration and careful planning, he finally succeeded in climbing to the throne of the Jia family. However, this marriage seems meaningless, which is really sad and ironic at the same time. What is so commendable about her marriage? Sigh softly!