Who is the prototype of Xue Baochai? Why did Xue Baochai lose the election?

Xue Baochai is an important figure in the novel. She entered Jia's house because of her uniqueness, and was praised by all the people in the Grand View Garden for her skill. She finally married Baoyu instead of Daiyu, but because she had no feelings for Baoyu, Baoyu was preoccupied with Sister Lin and finally chose to become a monk, while Xue Baochai could only live alone. Xue Baochai described by the author is a typical lady and a benchmark for women in that era. So who is the prototype of Xue Baochai? Does Xue Baochai have a prototype?

Xue Baochai's pictures

There have been different opinions about the prototype of Xue Baochai's writing, but when the author describes this character, who is her prototype has been inconclusive. Based on various statements, we can get the following three main guesses. First of all, according to Kong Xiangxian's research and speculation, Xue Baochai's prototype is Cao Fu's wife Li Yuchai and Li Yuchai. However, after entering the palace at that time, Li Yuchai chose to guard loyalty and fight death, because she missed her husband very much and didn't want to betray him. This is a great feeling.

The second argument is that Xue Baochai's prototype is money, and the main evidence is her father Qian Kaizong, who was beheaded by the emperor for taking bribes in the process of scientific research.

The last argument is that Xue Baochai's prototype is Qu Huilan, the wife of the author Cao Xueqin. Qu Huilan was born in a wealthy family and a lovely daughter. At that time, Qu Huilan resolutely left for her husband because her family did not agree to her marriage with Cao Xueqin. And promised that Cao Xueqin would not leave him even if he was seriously ill.

No matter who is the prototype of Xue Baochai, the author's Xue Baochai is persecuted by feudal thoughts after all. Pity her beauty and talent, and finally she can only go on alone.

Why did Xue Baochai lose the election?

Xue Baochai finally married Jia Baoyu and began a lonely life. However, Xue Baochai's fledgling entry into Jiafu was not the idea. Maybe she had no idea that she would marry Jia Baoyu. This is just the product of various coincidences. Xue Baochai was going to take part in the draft at first, but she didn't expect to be defeated in the end. So why did Xue Baochai lose the election?

Xue Baochai's pictures

At that time, the draft system in Korean politics was mainly divided into two rounds. The primary election was conducted by eunuchs, and the re-election was personally selected and read by Huangdi and others. Originally, Xue Baochai had already made the primary election, and Xue Baochai was excellent in herself. Later, she lived in Jiafu, which was closer to Jia Yuanchun. Such Xue Baochai was brushed off and eliminated in the re-election. This surprised aunt Xue and Xue Baochai and disappointed them. Xue Baochai is dignified and sensible and should have been selected. So why did Xue Baochai lose the election?

As we all know, when Aunt Xue went to Beijing, a great event happened, that is, when Xue Pan and others were fighting for Xiangling, people were killed. At that time, the Xue family was in a panic, and Jia Fu took the road of Jia Yucun to quell the matter. Even so, the murder of the deceased is still a big event, and the Xue family will participate in it anyway. That is, when the emperor and the queen choose to study, they will look at the woman's family background. You know, the emperor at that time attached great importance to filial piety and the legal system, and the rise and fall of the Jia family had a lot to do with these, not to mention a small Xue family. Therefore, Xue Baochai's defeat seems doomed.

The Origin of Xue Baochai's Golden Lock

Xue Baochai is a very clever woman in A Dream of Red Mansions. She has her own goals and ideas in mind. In the end, it's hard to say that Xue Baochai didn't want to marry Jia Baoyu herself. In the past, Baochai and Baoyu were called golden marriage, and there was another allusion, that is, Xue Baochai's golden lock.

Baochai holds the golden lock stills of A Dream of Red Mansions.

Xue Baochai's gold lock is the only piece of jewelry on her body. Before, the author used a lot of space to tell her that Xue Baochai was a simple person. Xue Baochai never liked these things, whether it was the decoration in the house or the clothes on her body, but the only thing that never left her body was Xue Baochai's golden lock. As we all know, the jade on Jia Baoyu's body is engraved with eight words, and that piece of jade was brought out when he was born in legend because it has special significance. Where is Xue Baochai's golden lock? This golden lock can neither ward off evil spirits nor has special significance. Besides, Xue Baochai said it was heavy, so why did Xue Baochai always carry it? What does Xue Baochai's The Golden Lock imply?

Xue Baochai wanted to enter the palace. Her family is indeed rich, but her political status is not high. Xue Baochai was ordered by her parents to change this, so she longed for honor and affection in the palace. But the following article never mentioned entering the palace. What is the reason? Perhaps it can be speculated that Xue Baochai has a better goal, that is, at this time she already knows the power of the Jia family, which is exactly what the Xue family needs, so Xue Baochai has set her eyes on Jia Baoyu, the next generation heir of Rong.

And Xue Baochai's golden lock is to lead to the saying that gold and jade are married. Xue Baochai's gold lock and Jia Baoyu's jade became a pair, which really attracted the attention of the Jia authorities.

The relationship between Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai

Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai are both distinctive figures in the Grand View Garden. Although Wang Xifeng is Xue Baochai's elder, they hardly said a word in the first 80 times, but in the second half of Gao E's sequel, it was rewritten as Wang Xifeng assisting Xue Baochai to marry Baoyu. Many people say that this is inconsistent. Why do you say that? What is the origin between Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai?

Stills of Xue Baochai in the New Dream of Red Mansions

In fact, there is a big difference between Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai. First of all, Wang Xifeng is a fierce person. As the current manager of Jiafu, she has power in her hands and the skill to seize power. At the same time, her have it both ways, blinking and other characteristics also make her very important.

And Xue Baochai? She is a model of virtuous women in ancient times, and won't laugh at Xifeng in Rainbow loudly, but Wang Xifeng is as scheming as Xue Baochai, and she puts her own interests first. The difference is that Wang Xifeng took the initiative to calculate, while Xue Baochai passively accepted. Both Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai are good at showing their beautiful side and winning everyone's love.

Before Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai still had contradictions. Wang Xifeng asked Daiyu to marry in, not Xue Baochai. Besides pleasing Jia Mu, there are actually her own reasons. Lin Daiyu is a romantic woman who just wants to write poems and have sex with her sweetheart. Her marriage will have no influence on Wang Xifeng. But Xue Baochai is different. Xue Baochai is capable, scheming and backed by a rich family. As long as she marries, Wang Xifeng's position will be threatened. Wang Xifeng doesn't want to see such an ending.

However, in the last forty times, it deviated from the original track. Wang Xifeng not only agreed to the package switching plan, but also actively cooperated. Many scholars doubt whether this is Cao Xueqin's original intention.

What's wrong with Xue Baochai?

In A Dream of Red Mansions, we all know that Sister Lin was born poor and sickly since childhood, so we have always said how weak Sister Lin is. But everyone also ignored another person. In fact, Xue Baochai is also sick, but Xue Baochai's illness is temporarily suppressed, not particularly serious. So how many people know about Xue Baochai's illness? What about Xue Baochai's illness?

Xue Baochai's Stills in A New Dream of Red Mansions

In fact, Xue Baochai's illness has been clearly stated in the article. Xue Baochai himself said that this is a disease brought by the fetus and a kind of heat poison. Then he said that he coughed more and had chest tightness and shortness of breath. Then he lamented that it was useless to take medicine and spend money for this disease. Thanks to a prescription left by a monk, he was able to suppress it. This prescription is Lengxiang Pill.

From this passage, we can know that Xue Baochai's illness is actually asthma in modern times. This disease was very difficult to treat in ancient times, not to mention that Xue Baochai's disease was cured. The monk's cold fragrant pills may only be some drugs for clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, but under the ancient medical conditions, asthma is complicated and mysterious, so Cao Xueqin made the pharmaceutical process more complicated.

From this point of view, Xue Baochai's illness is actually more serious than sister Lin's. Lin's sister was sick at birth. In contrast, Xue Baochai is better, but if you think about Xue Baochai's later situation, Jia Baoyu will become a monk. Even if Xue Baochai returns to the Xue family, she still has to bear a lot of cold shoulder. Asthma should have been treated a lot, but with all kinds of blows together, Xue Baochai's illness is not so simple to suppress.

Who is Xue Baochai's father?

In A Dream of Red Mansions, Xue Baochai's father didn't introduce him too much, but didn't even give his name, saying that he was China's Scheeren. Although there is little pen and ink about Xue Baochai's father, it is undeniable that Xue Baochai's father played a vital role in Xue Baochai's life. Why do you say that?

Xue Baochai's stills from Daiyu Biography

First of all, although Xue Baochai's father has a son, he is slightly disappointed with his son, but he cherishes and loves his daughter more. Xue Baochai's father is a visionary who pays attention to education and knowledge cultivation. Not only did he have no preference for boys, but he regarded Baochai as the hope of glory. In addition, Xue Baochai is outstanding, which makes Xue Baochai's father value and like her more.

Xue Baochai's father made a corresponding life plan for her when she was a child. It took countless efforts to train Xue Baochai, but she died without seeing her daughter's glory. However, Xue Baochai's father knew that Imperial Merchants could participate in the draft before, so he always led Xue Baochai on this difficult road. I have to say that Xue Baochai's father has a good political vision and realizes that his daughter's talent and looks can stand out in the draft, but he didn't pin all his hopes on entering the palace. Entering the palace was only his initial goal, and later Jia Baoyu was the ultimate goal.

Later, Xue Baochai became Jia Baoyu's wife. In addition to the assistance of Aunt Xue and others, she relies on her excellent ability and tolerance. I have to say that she is more suitable for this position than Lin Daiyu, and all this is inseparable from the strength of Xue Baochai's father.