In the novel "A Dream of Red Mansions", Bao Chai loves chrysanthemums. Why?

Xue Baochai in "Dream of the Red Chamber" is a girl highly praised by the author. She has a noble character, beautiful appearance, open-minded behavior, and is willing to adapt to the environment, deeply welcomed by the elders, peers, and servants. Xue Baochai is crowned as the most outstanding girl, symbolizing her excellence, comparable to a graceful and noble peony flower.

However, Baochai does not like peony flowers. Xue Yima said that Baochai does not like flowers or powder. There is not a single flower in Baochai's yard, only grass. On the contrary, Baochai likes chrysanthemums, which can be seen from the chrysanthemums in her room and her suggestion to write chrysanthemum poems when founding a poetry club in the Daguanyuan.

Xiang Yun wants to invite Baochai to participate in her poetry club, and Baochai invites Xiang Yun to live in Hengwanyuan and actively helps Xiang Yun organize the poetry club. When it comes to the topic of the poetry club, Xiang Yun suggests writing chrysanthemum poems. Baochai uses twelve chrysanthemum poems to capture the wonderful scenes and stories of the autumn. It can be seen that she has a special preference for chrysanthemums.

Xue Baochai's chrysanthemum poems are poems of melancholy. These poems are full of love and emotion, depicting Baochai's love for chrysanthemums. Baochai's love for chrysanthemums is also reflected in her friendship with her rival Lin Daiyu. Xue Baochai resolves doubts with words of kindness and quickly establishes a close friendship with Daiyu. Daiyu openly shares her thoughts with Baochai. She also assists Tan Chun in managing the household, showing kindness and wisdom, earning the unanimous praise and respect of the servants in the Rongguo Mansion. After the inspection of the Daguanyuan, Baochai moves out and suggests to Lady Wang to close the Daguanyuan.

Through various efforts, Baochai eventually marries Baoyu and becomes the second wife of the Ba family, realizing the ideal of "all the city dressed in golden armor."

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