Jia Yucun Becomes Lin Family Tutor
Role in this event: Participant
After dismissal Jia Yucun travels and is recommended as tutor to Salt Commissioner Lin Ruhai in Yangzhou, teaching young Lin Daiyu. That post becomes the bridge for his later reinstatement through the Lin and Jia families.
Related chapters: Ch. 3
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