Why did the author write in such detail about Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden?
First, the author wants to see the luxury of Jia's house through the eyes of an ordinary civilian like Grandma Liu, so that readers can more empathetically understand the words "Jia Bu Jia, Bai Yu" written on the protective amulet. "Making a horse for the gold of the church." The author has also described the wealth of the Jia family through Lin Daiyu's eyes. The wealth in Daiyu's eyes is the wealth in the eyes of literati, and it evaluates the style of the Jia family from the perspective of "elegance".
Furthermore, Lin Daiyu is a real rich lady. Although the Jia family is rich, it may not make her feel that it is so great, and the readers' feelings will not be so strong.
The wealth of the Jia family is ordinary in the eyes of the rich ladies of the Jia family. Even if it is Lin Daiyu, a lady from a noble family will not feel "shocked" even though she comes from a noble family. Xue Baochai is Born as a royal merchant, anyone who has seen wealth will not be surprised.
To see it through the eyes of ordinary people like Grandma Liu is to truly reflect the wealth of the Jia family from the perspective of "calculating money", which is closer to the judgment of ordinary people.
Readers will use their imagination of real money as much as possible to look at the grandeur of the "Fairy Palace" of the Grand View Garden from a distance, and feel the emotion that "being able to live here for just one day is a blessing that has been cultivated in several lifetimes"; There is also the luxury of food and clothing in the Jia family. For example, one eggplant requires several chickens to match, a crab feast can be worth a farmer's annual expenses, and the "eggs" in Daguanyuan are more beautiful than ordinary eggs. Two silver coins apiece. Naturally, these young ladies from rich families who live in Wenrou Township cannot compare to this. Only common people can experience it more deeply.
This description of "counting money" makes the Jia family more sympathetic to the "use of silver like running water", and further reflects the prosperity of the Jia family "cooked with fire and oil, and flourishing with flowers and brocades". It also provides a strong contrast to the subsequent defeat of the Jia family. In the second one, Grandma Liu took a tour of the Grand View Garden and visited the courtyards where Jia Baoyu and various ladies lived, which reflected the personalities of the owners of each residence.
Jia Baoyu loved to be surrounded by makeup and powder, and his residence was decorated like a boudoir lady; Lin Daiyu loved poetry and books, and there were many books in the house, reflecting her "flower soul" and "poetry soul" Xue Baochai's good appearance and style; Xue Baochai restrained herself, suppressed her temperament, and was indifferent inside. The place where she lived was deserted and minimalist, like a "snow cave", hinting at her inner indifference; Tan Chun's calligraphy and Xichun's paintings; Li Wan's widowhood , a "pastoral" scenery; and the luxury and cleanliness of Miaoyu.
The different personalities and hobbies of different characters are all reflected here. Third, it also echoes the song "Liu Yuqing" that Jia Baoyu heard when he traveled to Taixu Fantasy Land.
Sister Feng inadvertently saved Grandma Liu, and indirectly accumulated blessings for her daughter. When the Jia family was in ruins, Sister Qiao was not spared. Fortunately, Grandma Liu repaid her kindness and saved Sister Qiao. Redeem yourself from the land of fireworks and rescue Sister Qiao from the pit of fire. This also warns people about the consequences of karma, and advises people to be kind and accumulate virtue and do good deeds.
Grandma Liu’s walk in the Grand View Garden revealed too much information. It is an important section in "A Dream of Red Mansions". Reading this chapter carefully will help you analyze the characters in the Dream of Red Mansions and understand the story of the Dream of Red Mansions. Of great significance.