Every time the Dream of the Red Chamber is summarized,

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"Dream of the Red Chamber" has a total of 120 chapters. The following is a summary of each chapter:

The first story was about a piece of stone left behind by Nüwa after she refined the stone to mend the sky. After being refined, it gained spirituality and was transformed into a "Psychic Jade" by an immortal and sent to the Great Illusionary Land. The servant of Shenying in Chixia Palace watered the Crimson Pearl Grass to make it into a female form. The servant of Shenying descended to the mortal world. The Crimson Pearl Grass swore to repay it with a lifetime of tears and also descended to the mortal world to experience the tribulation. This was the Wood and Stone Alliance. At the same time, Zhen Shiyin lived next to the Gourd Temple. He sponsored Jia Yucun to take the exam. On the night of the Lantern Festival, his daughter Yinglian was kidnapped. The Gourd Temple caught fire and the Zhen family was burned down. Later, Zhen Shiyin went to his father-in-law and was given a cold shoulder. After hearing the lame Taoist's "Good Song", he saw through the secular world and followed the Taoist. This chapter also hinted that "the true things are hidden, and the false words are spoken in the village".

In the second chapter, Jia Yucun was dismissed from his official position because he insulted his superior because of his talent. He went to Lin Ruhai's house to be a guest and taught Lin Daiyu to read. Through his conversation with Leng Zixing, he introduced the main characters of the Jia family and their relationships, showing the decline of the Jia family but still showing the atmosphere of a luxurious family.

Chapter three: Under Lin Ruhai's recommendation, Jia Yucun brought Lin Daiyu to the capital to seek refuge with the Jia family. When Lin Daiyu entered the Jia Mansion, she met Grandmother Jia, Wang Xifeng, and many other characters. Through Daiyu's perspective, she described in detail the layout, furnishings, appearances, and personalities of the characters in the Jia Mansion. She also led to the scene of Jia Baoyu smashing the jade, which initially showed the special relationship between Bao and Dai.

The fourth chapter: Jia Yucun was appointed to the Ying Tianfu to handle the case of Feng Yuan being killed by Xue Pan. The gatekeeper introduced him to the "Official Protection Talisman", revealing the collusion between the four families of Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue. In order to please the Xue family, Jia Yucun bent the law for personal gain and arbitrarily sentenced the case, allowing Xue Pan to go unpunished.

Chapter five: Jia Baoyu dream-walked in the Great Illusionary Land. Under the guidance of the fairy, he saw the judgments in the first volume, second volume, and third volume of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling and heard the Song of the Dream of the Red Chamber. These judgments and songs hinted at the fate of the main woman in the book.

Chapter 6: Granny Liu brought her grandson Ban 'er to the Rong Mansion to seek autumn wind because of her poor family. Through Granny Liu's eyes, she further described the luxury and complicated interpersonal relationships of the Jia family. Wang Xifeng received Granny Liu and showed her shrewd, capable, and shrewish personality.

Chapter Seven: Zhou Rui's palace flowers were delivered to all the ladies and daughters-in-law along the way. Through the incident of sending palace flowers, the life scenes of many people were connected, showing the characteristics of different characters and the subtle relationships between them.

Chapter Eight: Jia Baoyu visited Xue Baochai in Pear Fragrance Yard. Baochai looked at Baoyu's psychic jade, and Baoyu looked at Baochai's golden lock, leading to the saying of "golden and jade fate." Nanny Li stopped Baoyu from drinking. After Daiyu came, she teased Baoyu for listening to Baochai. The emotional relationship between the few of them was delicate and complicated.

Chapter 9: Baoyu and Qin Zhong go to school together. In the school, many naughty children make trouble in the school, reflecting the chaotic situation of the children in the Jia family's school who don't think about their studies and fight. It also implies the failure of the Jia family's education and the hidden danger of the family's decline.

Chapter 10: Jin Rong's mother was angry at Jin Rong in school and wanted to argue with Qin Keqing, but was persuaded by Madam You. Qin Keqing was sick, and Madam You was worried about this. Feng Ziying recommended Imperial Physician Zhang to treat Qin Keqing, and Imperial Physician Zhang made a detailed analysis and diagnosis of Qin Keqing's illness.

Chapter 11: Jia Jing's birthday, Ningguo Mansion arranged a banquet, Wang Xifeng went to congratulate him. In the meantime, Wang Xifeng went to visit the sick Qin Keqing. The two talked, and Qin Keqing hinted that she would not be able to live long. Wang Xifeng comforted her and at the same time showed her power and status in the Jia family.

Chapter 12: Jia Rui has evil thoughts about Wang Xifeng, and Wang Xifeng sets up a poisonous trick to tease Jia Rui. Jia Rui didn't know what was going on and fell for it several times. In the end, he was teased by Jia Rong, Jia Qiang, and others and asked for money. He was also splashed with feces. After returning home, he fell ill and couldn't stand it. He still stubbornly looked at the reverse side of the Treasure Mirror of Wind and Moon and finally died.

Chapter 13: Qin Keqing's death came, and the Ningguo Mansion was in a panic. Jia Zhen showed extraordinary grief for Qin Keqing's death and made great arrangements for Qin Keqing's funeral. Wang Xifeng was invited by Jia Zhen to assist in the funeral of Ningguo Manor. She showed extraordinary management skills and rectified the shortcomings of Ningguo Manor's management.

Chapter 14: During the funeral of the Ningguo Mansion, Wang Xifeng strictly managed the servants and handled all affairs in an orderly manner. At the same time, it also described the grand scene of the funeral, including the many nobles who came to mourn.

Chapter 15: On the way to the funeral, Wang Xifeng took Baoyu and Qin Zhong to Mantou Temple to rest. The old nun Jingxu in the nunnery asked Wang Xifeng to help settle a lawsuit. For three thousand taels of silver, Wang Xifeng used the power of the Jia family to interfere with the judicial system, which indirectly led to the tragedy of a fiancée.

Chapter 16: Jia Lian escorted Lin Daiyu back from Suzhou. Jia Yuanchun was conferred the title of Xiande Concubine. The whole Jia family was in jubilation. Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng also joked with each other, and at the same time, they mentioned that the Jia family was preparing to build a grand view garden to welcome the Yuanchun family.

Chapter 17 - 18: When the Grand View Garden was completed, Jia Zheng took the Qingke and Baoyu to tour the Grand View Garden and wrote inscriptions for various scenic spots. Yuanchun visited his relatives and decorated the Grand View Garden with lanterns and streamers. After Yuanchun visited the Grand View Garden, he ordered Baoyu and the sisters to write poems, evaluate the poems, and give them names. This time, it described the grand scene of visiting relatives, and through what Yuan Chun saw and felt, it hinted at the rise and fall of the Jia family.

Chapter 19: Xiren comes home to visit her mother. Baoyu secretly runs to see her. Xiren took the opportunity to persuade Baoyu to pay attention to his behavior, and Baoyu agreed to some of her requests. At the same time, there were some intimate interactions between Baoyu and Daiyu, such as Baoyu making up stories for Daiyu, showing the pure feelings between Baoyu and Daiyu.

Chapter 20: Wang Xifeng's daughter has acne. Jia Lian moves to the study outside to fast. Jia Huan and Ying 'er played shamelessly when playing dice. After being reprimanded by Baoyu, they returned to Zhao YiNiang's place to cry. Zhao YiNiang mocked Jia Huan again. Baoyu was at Daiyu's place. Because Daiyu was angry, Baoyu tried every means to persuade her and even said some sweet words.

Chapter 21: Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng's daughter got acne after they came back. Jia Lian's daughter was named Qiaojie. Jia Lian had an affair with many girls and left his hair behind. It was discovered by Ping 'er, and Wang Xifeng was jealous when she found out about Jia Lian and Ping' er. During his daily interactions with Daiyu and Baochai, Baoyu wrote a continuation of Zhuangzi, expressing his understanding of some things.

Chapter twenty-two: Grandmother Jia has ordered a small play for Baochai's birthday. In the process of watching the show, everyone guessed the lantern riddles. Jia Zheng saw an ominous sign from the lantern riddles. Because Baoyu had said something wrong in the process of trying to stop the fight between Daiyu and Xiangyun, he was blamed by Daiyu and Xiangyun. He wrote a verse and a poem called "Parasite Grass", which was later pointed out by Baochai, Daiyu and Xiangyun.

Chapter twenty-three: Concubine Yuan ordered Baoyu and the sisters to move into the Grand View Garden. Baoyu lived in Yihong Courtyard, Daiyu lived in Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Baochai lived in Wuyuan Garden, etc. Baoyu lived a free life in the Grand View Garden. At the same time, he and Daiyu peeked at the Romance of the Western Chamber in the garden. Their relationship developed under the influence of this cultural atmosphere.

Chapter twenty-four: Jia Yun wanted to find a job in the Jia family. She first asked Jia Lian for a job, but did not get any results. Later, she used a scheme to get Wang Xifeng's appreciation and got the job of planting flowers and trees in the Grand View Garden. Jia Yun also got to know Baoyu. Xiao Hong also appeared in this episode, so she had a good impression of Jia Yun.

Chapter 25: Ma Daopo went to the Jia family to cheat money. She bewitched Aunt Zhao to frame Wang Xifeng and Baoyu with nightmare magic. Wang Xifeng and Baoyu suddenly fell ill and started talking nonsense like crazy. The entire Jia residence was in chaos. Later, a monk and a Taoist came to treat him, and his condition improved.

Chapter twenty-six: Jia Yun went to Happy Red Courtyard to visit Baoyu, and Little Red passed the news to him. Baoyu was woken up by Daiyu during his afternoon nap. The two of them had an intimate conversation. At the same time, Xue Pan tricked Baoyu into drinking in the name of Jia Zheng. On the way, he met Feng Ziying and others, and everyone drank together.

Chapter 27: On the day of the Grain in Ear Festival, the sisters gave the God of Flowers a farewell dinner in the Grand View Garden. Baochai caught the butterfly and overheard Xiaohong and Zhuang 'er's whispers in the process. In order to get rid of suspicion, Baochai pretended to be looking for Daiyu. When Daiyu buried the flowers, she saw the fallen flowers all over the ground and was moved by the scene. She buried the fallen flowers and recited the Song of Burial of Flowers, expressing her lament for fate and the sadness for the disappearance of beautiful things.

Chapter twenty-eight: Baoyu, Feng Ziying, Xue Pan and others drank and played games. During this time, Baoyu talked about some drinking games related to his daughter and exchanged gifts with Jiang Yuhan. Jiang Yuhan gave her own sweat towel to Baoyu, and Baoyu gave her own pine flower sweat towel to Jiang Yuhan. At the same time, Yuanchun gave the Dragon Boat Festival gifts. Baoyu and Baochai's gifts were the same, but Daiyu's gifts were different, which aroused Daiyu's suspicion.

The twenty-ninth chapter: Grandmother Jia led the crowd to Qingxu Temple to hold a ceremony. Taoist Zhang proposed marriage for Baoyu, but Grandmother Jia did not agree. In the Qingxu Temple, Baoyu and Daiyu quarreled because of some trivial matters. The two of them were angry at each other and later regretted it. This time, it described the complicated and sensitive relationship between Baoyu and Daiyu in depth.

Chapter 30: Baoyu went to Xiaoxiang Pavilion to apologize to Daiyu, and the two of them made up. Baoyu teased Jin Chuer again, but Lady Wang saw him. Lady Wang slapped Jin Chuer and drove her away. Jin Chuer threw herself into the well. Baoyu was beaten up by Jia Zheng because of this matter.

Chapter 31: After Baoyu was beaten, everyone came to visit. Qingwen accidentally broke her fan and quarreled with Baoyu. When Xiren came to persuade her, she was ridiculed by Qingwen. The contradiction between them became obvious. Later, in order to make Qingwen happy, Baoyu made her tear the fan for fun. Shi Xiangyun came to the Jia residence with a ring and other gifts that she had made herself.

Chapter 32: Xiren told Xiangyun about the hard work of sewing for Baoyu. Xiangyun expressed her willingness to help. Baoyu and Xiangyun talk about reading, Xiren said that Baoyu is not willing to go to be an official, Xiangyun criticized. Baoyu confessed his sincerity to Daiyu, who was both touched and afraid. After Jin Chuer had died, Baochai came to comfort Lady Wang, showing her calmness and rationality.

Chapter 33: After Baoyu was beaten, Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang came to check on Baoyu's injuries. Because of Baoyu's rebellious behavior and making friends with actors, Jia Zheng was questioned by the people of Zhongshun Prince's residence. He also believed Jia Huan's calumny, so he hit Baoyu heavily. Finally, under everyone's persuasion, Jia Zheng stopped.

Chapter 34: After Baoyu was beaten, Baochai came to visit him, brought him medicine and expressed her concern. When Daiyu came to visit, her eyes were red and swollen from crying. The two of them were silent but affectionate. Baoyu asked Qingwen to send two old scarves to Daiyu. Daiyu understood Baoyu's intentions and wrote poems on the scarves.

Chapter 35: Baoyu's injury gradually improved, Ying 'er went to Yi Hong Yuan to play the net for Baoyu. Yuchuan 'er hated Baoyu because of her sister Jin Chuer's death, but Baoyu tried to please her and even let her taste the lotus leaf soup. Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang discussed Baoyu's marriage. Aunt Xue and Baochai were also present. Baochai's attitude towards Baoyu was even more subtle.

Chapter 36: Baoyu shouts in his dream,"How can we believe the words of monks and Taoists?" What is a marriage of gold and jade? I'll say it's a marriage of wood and stone!" Xiren heard it. Lady Wang raised Xiren's monthly allowance to show that she was Baoyu's future concubine. Ling Guan painted the word "Qiang" under the rose flower shelf and loved Jia Qiang obsessively. Baoyu realized the single-mindedness of love after seeing it.

Chapter 37: Tanchun initiated the establishment of a poetry club. Everyone responded and named it "Begonia Club". Li Wan recommended herself as the president, and everyone came up with nicknames. This was the first time she wrote a poem with the title of White Begonia. This time, it reflected the literary talent and elegant life of the sisters in the Grand View Garden.

Chapter 38: Everyone in Lotus Fragrance Pavilion admiring osmanthus, eating crabs, composing poems. Daiyu, Baochai, Baoyu, and others all wrote poems about crabs, and Li Wan commented on them. Xiang Yun invited everyone to eat crabs. Her forthright personality was very obvious this time.

Grandmother Liu entered Rong Mansion for the second time and brought some fresh fruits and vegetables. She told them many strange stories about the village, including a story about Miss Mingyu. Grandmother Jia and the others liked her. Granny Liu also visited the Grand View Garden and was full of praise for the scenery in the garden.

Chapter 40: Grandmother Jia led Granny Liu and the others to tour the Grand View Garden. First, they went to Xiaoxiang Pavilion, then to Qiushuang Zhai, Wuyuan, Yihong Courtyard and other places. Everywhere she went, Granny Liu was amazed and humorous. She deliberately made a fool of herself at the banquet, making everyone laugh. This time, through Granny Liu's perspective, she further displayed the luxury of Grand View Garden.

Chapter 41: Granny Liu got drunk in the Grand View Garden and accidentally broke into the Red Yard. She fell asleep on Baoyu's bed. At the same time, when she was drinking tea at Longcui Nunnery, Miaoyu found her dirty and gave her a porcelain cup to drink tea from. Later on, she thought that the cup had been used by Granny Liu and wanted to throw it away, showing Miaoyu's mysophobia and aloofness.

Chapter 42: Granny Liu is leaving. Wang Xifeng and the others gave her a lot of things. Daiyu teased Granny Liu and was taught by Baochai. This time, it was also mentioned that Xichun was going to paint the Grand View Garden. Baochai explained in detail the materials needed for painting and the things to pay attention to.

Chapter 43: Grandmother Jia called on everyone to gather money to celebrate Wang Xifeng's birthday. On the day of her birthday, Wang Xifeng found out that Jia Lian and Bao Er's family were having an affair. There was a big scene. Jia Lian drew his sword to kill Wang Xifeng. In the end, Jia Lian apologized to Wang Xifeng and the two reconciled.

Chapter 44: After Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng reconciled, Jia Lian went to appease Bao Er's family. Bao Er's family hanged themselves. Jia Lian gave Bao Er some silver to settle the matter. Madam You also had some scenes in this film. She expressed sympathy for Wang Xifeng's experience and also showed her attitude towards life.

Chapter 45: Daiyu fell ill and Baochai came to visit her. The relationship between the two eased. Baochai advised Daiyu to take care of her body and sent her bird's nest. Daiyu told Baochai about her loneliness and pain of living under someone else's roof. The two of them shared their thoughts and became closer.

Chapter 46: Jia She wanted Yuanyang to be his concubine, but Yuanyang refused. She cried to Grandmother Jia, who was very angry and scolded Jia She. Lady Xing played an awkward role in this matter. She was instructed by Jia She to persuade Yuanyang, but Yuanyang refused and was even reprimanded by Grandmother Jia.

Chapter forty-seven: After Grandmother Jia was angry, Jia She did not dare to mention the mandarin ducks again. Jia Lian accompanied Jia She out. On the way, Jia She took a fancy to a few ancient fans of the stone fool. Jia Lian failed to buy them, but Jia Yucun used despicable means to get a fan for Jia She. Jia Lian was therefore dissatisfied with Jia Yucun. At the same time, Liu Xianglian appeared. He was on good terms with Baoyu. Xue Pan mistook him for a disciple of the Moon Breeze Sect and wanted to take advantage of him. He was beaten up by Liu Xianglian.

Chapter 48: Xiangling wants to learn poetry and worships Daiyu as her teacher. Xiang Ling studied hard to carve poems. After continuous hard work, she finally wrote a poem that was praised by everyone. At the same time, Jia She had beaten Jia Lian up and kicked him out because of his incompetence. Ping 'er had asked Baochai for medicine.

In the forty-ninth chapter, Lady Xing's niece, Xing Xiuyan, and Li Wan's widowed aunt brought their two daughters, Li Wen and Li Qi, Xue Pan's cousin, Xue Ke, and Xue Baochai's cousin, Xue Baoqin, to the Jia residence. The Grand View Garden suddenly became lively. Everyone discussed the matter of the poetry club and decided to re-establish the club with a few new people. It was renamed as "Luxue Temple's Contending Couplet Poetry".

Chapter 50: Everyone in Luxue Nunnery to enjoy the snow, couplet poetry. Wang Xifeng also joined in and recited a poem. Baoqin was very talented and beautiful. Grandmother Jia liked her very much and even gave her a duck fur coat. In the end, everyone guessed lantern riddles. Li Wan's riddles foretold the decline of the Jia family.

Chapter 51: Xiren goes home to visit her mother. Qingwen and Sheyue are on night duty in Yihong Courtyard. Baoyu wanted to drink tea in the middle of the night. Qingwen went out to pour tea for him and accidentally caught a cold. The doctor came to see Qingwen. Baoyu's concern for Qingwen and Qingwen's shrewish personality were very obvious this time. At the same time, they were also discussing how to matchmake Bao Qin, Xiuyan, and the others.

Chapter 52: Qingwen is sick, Baoyu asked a doctor to get medicine for her, and even let the little girl Zhuier steal Ping 'er's shrimp beard bracelet. After Qingwen found out, she used a hairpin to stab Zhuier's hand and drove her out. Bao Qin composed ten poems of reminiscence, and everyone had different understandings of the content of these poems.

As the New Year approached, Ningguo Mansion and Rongguo Mansion were busy preparing for the New Year. Jia Zhen ordered Jia Rong to receive the royal family's spring sacrifice reward and sent people to clean the ancestral hall. The Jia Clan's ancestral worship was very grand, showing the dignity and tradition of the clan. At the same time, it also described the various luxurious celebrations of the Jia family during the new year.

Chapter fifty-four: Lantern Festival, Jia Fu held a family banquet, Grandmother Jia let the female storyteller tell a story. During this period, Wang Xifeng told a joke about a deaf person setting off firecrackers. Grandmother Jia also told a joke about a clever wife who couldn't make porridge without rice. Everyone listened to the opera and set off fireworks. In the happy atmosphere, there were also signs of the decline of the family.

Chapter 55: Wang Xifeng was unable to manage the affairs of the Jia family due to illness. Tanchun, Li Wan, and Baochai were temporarily in charge of the house. Tanchun showed extraordinary talent in the process of managing the house. She reformed some of the drawbacks of the Jia family, such as eliminating unnecessary expenses and contracting out the garden in the Grand View Garden. At the same time, she had a conflict with Aunt Zhao.

Chapter 56: Tanchun continued to explore in the reform. She and Baochai discussed how to make the management of Grand View Garden more effective. At the same time, the Zhen family in Jiangnan sent someone to the Jia family to deliver something. The family members of the Zhen family and the Jia family had similar appearances and personalities, which triggered Baoyu's imagination. He saw Zhen Baoyu in his dream.

Chapter 57: In order to test Baoyu's feelings for Daiyu, Zijuan deliberately said that Daiyu wanted to go back to Suzhou. Baoyu believed it and immediately fell ill and lost consciousness. This incident caused a shock in the Jia family and also showed the deep relationship between Bao and Dai. Aunt Xue and Baochai came to Xiaoxiang Pavilion to visit Daiyu. Aunt Xue expressed her willingness to worry about Daiyu and Baoyu.

Chapter 58: Because of the death of an old concubine in the palace, the imperial wives of the Jia family have to enter the court to accompany the sacrifice. During this process, the opera troupes in the Jia residence were disbanded. Some small actors were assigned to various rooms as maids. Fangguan went to Happy Red Courtyard, Ouguan went to Xiaoxiang Restaurant, and so on. At the same time, due to some vacancies in the management of the Jia residence, some servants began to slack off and violate the rules.

Chapter 59: Grandmother Jia and Lady Wang were not at home. The conflict between the servant girls and old women in the Jia residence began to erupt. Chunyan's mother and aunt had a dispute with Ying 'er over the matter of folding willow branches and weaving flower baskets. In the end, they were stopped by Ping' er and Baoyu. This time, it showed the complex relationships and conflicts between the middle and lower class people in the Jia family.

Chapter 60: Jia Huan saw that Baoyu had received the rose saltpeter from Fangguan and wanted some, but Fangguan gave him jasmine powder instead. After Zhao YiNiang learned about it, she thought that Fangguan was bullying Jia Huan, so she took Jia Huan to Yihong.
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