In the work "Dream of Red Mansions", although Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai are equal and evenly matched in appearance and talent, they often become the focus of comparison because of their different personalities and lifestyles.
After Daiyu and Baoyu spent several years together in Jiafu, the Xue family decided to move into Jiafu. Soon after, Baochai was recognized by the entire mansion for his steady, cheerful and gentle disposition. Many people feel that Daiyu is not only inferior to Baochai in appearance, but is even called "beyond Daiyu". What's more, because Daiyu has always been arrogant and arrogant, Baochai can win the hearts of his subordinates even more than Daiyu. Baochai doesn't have the slightest dislike for the little girl, so they all like to play with Baochai. Even if it is a "frozen cat" like Jia Huan, Baochai does not show any disgust and is still willing to play with him.
Therefore, in Jiafu, Baochai's reputation was once greatly affected, and some girls and young ladies would specifically mention Daiyu as a comparison object while praising Baochai, which further highlighted Baochai's rare status.
Of course, in addition to the good reviews that Baochai received, the fact that Jiafu was also quietly attracted to the "Golden Jade Good Relationship", which seems to have come to commemorate Baoyu, is well known.
Before entering the Xue family in Jiafu, after Daiyu entered, Jia's mother's various behaviors had already hinted at her intention to let Eryu get married. For example, Daiyu and Baoyu are arranged to live in the same room, and their beds are separated only by a layer of blue gauze cabinets; For example, when Jia's mother called Bao Dai a "little enemy", she used a doting tone instead of a curse. In ancient times, feuds were often used to refer to husband and wife, meaning that there was fate in the past life, and they will only be together in this life. In addition to this, he expressed his opinion frankly:
When will I close these eyes, cut off this breath, and rely on these two enemies to make trouble, I can't see it and my heart is not upset, forget it. But I didn't want to swallow it. ”
Jia's mother has many granddaughters, but why does she only show deep concern for the emotional disputes between Bao Dai? What is the relationship between them? They just see these two as a young couple and are emotionally influenced by them.
When Daiyu stepped into Jiafu, the affection between her and Baoyu was deep, and the intimacy between them far exceeded that of ordinary brother and sister. Even an innocent person like Shi Xiangyun can feel Baoyu's special feelings for Daiyu, let alone others?
In the daily harmonious atmosphere of Jiafu, it is not only the tension between the sister-in-law, the discord between the concubines, the breakdown of the relationship between husband and wife, and the power struggle between the concubines, but also the competition between the "Mushi Qianmeng" and the "Jinyu Liangyuan".
This battle, although it seems to be just the affection between several children, actually involves the well-being of most people.
For example, Madame Wang has a special affection for Baochai because she is very closely related to Madame Wang. Baochai is not only stable and capable, as a daughter-in-law, her attitude towards Mrs. Wang is also very submissive, so the conflict between husband and wife is likely to be avoided.
Although Wang Xifeng and Baochai have an aunt and cousin relationship, when Baochai became Baoyu's spouse, Sister Feng could only choose to abdicate and abdicate and return to "another place", which is undoubtedly a cruel treatment for Sister Feng, who is eager for power. On a deeper level, Sister Feng's support for Daiyu is equivalent to her support for Jia's mother, and only by winning Jia's mother's love can she win a very high reputation in Jia's mansion.
In addition, even the interests of the girl will be implicated because of the dispute between Daiyu and Dai, such as attacking people, considering that Daiyu is deeply loved by Baoyu, coupled with Su Ri's "little sex" and "love annoyance", I am worried that I will be harsh on myself after becoming the main mother in the future, so I took the initiative to choose to join Baochai's camp.
For Jia Tanchun, the most keen-minded and decisive young lady in Jia's mansion, what does she think of these two people?
Most people think that Tanchun is more inclined to Baochai, mainly because Tanchun has a cheerful personality and foresight, she said "As long as I am a man, I will go out to start a new career", which is the same as Baochai's "good wind and strength, send me to Qingyun", are full of ambition. Daiyu has always been a suspicious and sensitive person, and her poems are mostly ethereal and decadent.
On Baoyu's birthday, Tanchun listed the birthdays of many people, but only forgot Daiyu's birthday, which couldn't help but make people feel that Tanchun didn't have a good impression of Daiyu. But is this really the case? How did she come up with it? In fact, as early as the thirty-seventh chapter, Tanchun had already clearly expressed his answer in fourteen words.
In the Begonia Society, the first thing everyone pays attention to is the poems written by Tanchun:
Under the slanting sunset, the cold grass carries the heavy door, and the emerald green on the moss covers the flower pots after the rain. When the flowers are dark in the depths of spring, the fragrance of jade dew does not know spring. Jade represents incomparable spiritual purity, while snow represents fragile skin that is easily intoxicating. It is said that flowers are like brocade makeup, and flowers are like spring breezes in the mirror. Her heart seemed so fragile, and her beautiful figure left its mark in the middle of the night. Don't think that the fairy has the ability to feather, because the amorous person will accompany me to sing the praises of dusk.
In this poem, "Jade represents the incomparable purity of the spirit, while snow represents the skin that is easy to touch." In Tanchun's view, jade alludes to Lin Daiyu, while snow alludes to Xue Baochai. Lin Daiyu's spiritual qualities are noble and pure, which is difficult for others to match. Baochai has a mesmerizing beauty, her skin is as smooth as snow, as described in the article, "muscular". Because of this beauty, Baoyu feels heartache every time she sees her arm, and I really wish she could grow on Sister Lin's body.
Therefore, in the word Tanchun, Daiyu and Baochai have their unique charms, which makes it difficult for others to compare with them. This represents a compromise position and endorses both sides. Imagine that Tanchun is in Jiafu, and he is often dissatisfied because of his status as a concubine. In order to prevent her biological mother, Aunt Zhao, from causing him trouble, she often drew a line with her mother and brother in front of everyone. And isn't her daily respect and protection for Mrs. Wang all for the sake of living a more dignified life in Jiafu? This is exactly the truth that "if a person is not a sage, he can not die" and "after death"! Regarding the two people of Hai Dai, who became her sister-in-law, none of this has anything to do with her. Tanchun is such a very clear person, and he will never take sides, thus inadvertently offending anyone.