Jia Min Passes Away — Daiyu Loses Her Mother
Role in this event: Participant
Jia Min, Lady Jia's daughter and Lin Ruhai's wife, dies of illness. Six-year-old Daiyu loses her mother and is frail; Lin Ruhai and Grandmother Jia agree to send her to the capital—her life as a dependent guest begins.
Related chapters: Ch. 2、Ch. 3
Daiyu Enters the Jia Mansion
Role in this event: Protagonist
After her mother's death, Lin Daiyu comes to live with her grandmother; she meets Baoyu for the first time and they feel an instant connection.
Related chapters: Ch. 3
Imperial Consort's Visit
Role in this event: Participant
Jia Yuanchun is named Imperial Consort; she visits the Jia mansion. The origin of the construction of the Grand View Garden; inscriptions at the Visitation Lodge and Grand View Tower.
Related chapters: Ch. 16、Ch. 17、Ch. 18
Baoyu and Daiyu Read the Western Chamber
Role in this event: Protagonist
Baoyu and Daiyu read "Romance of the Western Chamber" together by Seeping Fragrance Bridge, using its verses to express their feelings.
Related chapters: Ch. 23