Wang Xifeng was the daughter of a concubine. In 'Dream of the Red Chamber', Wang Xifeng's status as a concubine was mentioned many times. Her status as a concubine made her relatively low in the Jia family. Daughters born of concubines were usually despised in feudal society, and after marriage, they might suffer from the criticism and discrimination of their in-laws. In the novel, Wang Xifeng also expressed her regret and worry about the inferior status of a daughter born from a concubine. However, the children of concubines had a certain degree of protection and inheritance rights in the laws of the past dynasties, although the treatment might not be as good as that of legitimate children. Therefore, according to the information provided, it could be confirmed that Wang Xifeng was the daughter of a concubine.
The relationship between Wang Xifeng and Ping 'er was complicated. It could be seen that Wang Xifeng had the mentality of using and controlling Ping 'er, treating her as her confidant and Jia Lian's servant girl. In Wang Xifeng's eyes, Ping 'er was a rope that could be used to tie Jia Lian down. She was also a chess piece that she used to block everyone's mouth. Although Ping 'er was loyal to Wang Xifeng, she had her own standpoint and feelings. She had defended the relationship between Jia Lian and Xifeng many times at critical moments, but she was also dissatisfied with Wang Xifeng's behavior. Ping 'er's existence played an important role in Wang Xifeng's management. The two of them cooperated well, so that the affairs of the Jia family were in order. However, Ping 'er was not completely selfless. She also had her own interests and survival needs. In general, the relationship between Wang Xifeng and Ping 'er was a master-servant relationship, but also a sister-in-law relationship. It was full of interests and complicated emotions.
Wang Xifeng's scolding was referring to the twenty-first chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', which was titled' Wang Xifeng's Return to Home'. This chapter described the plot after Wang Xifeng returned to the Jia residence.
The Wang Family's Concubine's Daughter who Traversed the Dream of the Red Chamber was a love story in a game. It told the story of a female protagonist who had been reborn and had a comeback in the Dream of the Red Chamber. She became Lin Daiyu's younger sister and followed her into the Jia residence, planning for her future. The main character of this novel was Wang Xiluan, the first daughter of the Wang family who was on the edge of Dream of the Red Chamber. Other related novels included " The Jia Family's Shu Son-in-law in the Red Chamber " and " The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Shu Son ". These novels all centered around the female protagonists who had transmigrated to the world of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', telling the story of their lives in the Jia residence and their counterattack.
Wang Xifeng's main plot chapters in Dream of the Red Chamber included: "The eleventh chapter of the Ning Mansion's family banquet to celebrate her birthday, Xifeng, Jia Rui, and the twelfth chapter of Wang Xifeng's poisonous lovesickness, Jia Tianxiang, is in the mirror of the wind and moon."
Wang Xifeng's first appearance was in the third chapter of Dream of the Red Chamber," She asked her brother-in-law Ruhai to recommend Xibin, and received her grandson, Grandmother Jia, who pitied the orphan girl." The original text described Wang Xifeng's appearance and dressing. She was wearing colorful embroidered clothes, wearing a golden Eight Treasures Pearl bun, and a red gold plate with a dragon ring on her neck. Her overall appearance was beautiful and moving. Her eyes were like a phoenix's, and her eyebrows were curved like willow leaves. She had a slim figure and a flirtatious temperament. Her appearance aroused Lin Daiyu's curiosity and doubt. The original text did not mention Wang Xifeng's character and talent.
The reason why Wang Xifeng teased Lin Daiyu was because in ancient times, when a man wanted to betroth a woman, he needed to give tea as a gift. This was called "tea ceremony" or "drinking tea". Wang Xifeng teased Daiyu," Since you've eaten our tea, why don't you become our daughter-in-law?" It was a joke about the custom of using tea as a betrothal gift. This kind of teasing also showed the close relationship between Wang Xifeng and Daiyu. They often teased and joked with each other. In addition, Wang Xifeng might also hope that Daiyu could become Jia Baoyu's wife, because she thought that Daiyu was the best candidate for Baoyu.
One could understand that Wang Xifeng was a character in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. She was described as shrewd and capable, brave and responsible, with the sharpness of a woman and the boldness of a man, and handled things appropriately. She had the role of the head housekeeper in the Jia residence. Her eloquence and power were her weapons. She was also a strong woman. However, she was also a little defensive. When things touched her own interests, she would become ruthless. She displayed her management skills and iron-fisted qualities, but she also hinted at the internal problems of the Jia family, such as the incompetent servants, the bloated staff, and the autocracy of Sister Feng. Her image in the work was complicated, with both positive and negative aspects. Overall, Xifeng Wang was a capable, ambitious, and emotional character.
We can get the clip of Wang Xifeng scolding Ping 'er. In the 44th chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', on Wang Xifeng's birthday, she came home early and bumped into Jia Lian on a date with his servant, Bao Erjia. Wang Xifeng was very angry with Ping' er and Jia Lian. She first slapped Ping 'er twice, then scolded and kicked Ping' er. This clip showed Wang Xifeng's anger and violence towards Ping 'er.
Deng Jie played the role of Wang Xifeng in the 1987 edition of Dream of the Red Chamber. Her wonderful performance made the audience remember the role of Wang Xifeng deeply. Deng Jie was born into a Sichuan opera family and had an interest in performing since childhood. She received systematic studies at Sichuan opera school. Her excellent performance outlined the image of Xifeng Wang and left a deep impression on the audience. Wang Xifeng was a very capable character in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. She was described as the CEO and had the ability to coordinate and command. Her performance in the play amazed everyone. Deng Jie's acting skills and understanding of the role made her a classic actress of Wang Xifeng.
The conversation between Wang Xifeng and Ping 'er showed Ping' er's loyalty to Wang Xifeng and the close relationship between them. Ping 'er expressed her willingness to help Wang Xifeng handle her affairs and expressed that she would always support her. Wang Xifeng was wary of Ping 'er, but Ping' er's loyalty and kindness moved and impressed her. Ping 'er was able to survive and protect others in the cracks of Wang Xifeng, showing her ability and kindness. The relationship between Ping 'er and Wang Xifeng was described as the most complicated master-servant relationship and the most subtle sisterhood. Ping 'er's high EQ and kind heart allowed her to think from the other party's point of view and give tolerance and understanding. The article did not provide a clear answer as to why Ping Er did not tell Wang Xifeng about Jia Lian's hidden hair and why she dared to challenge Wang Xifeng.