Chapter 10: Sister Feng Manages the Household
第十章：凤姐理家
Wang Xifeng, known to everyone as Sister Feng, was one of the most powerful people in the Jia mansion. She was the wife of Jia Lian and managed the daily affairs of the household with a sharp mind and a strong will. Nothing happened in the mansion without her knowledge.
王熙凤，大家都叫她凤姐，是贾府最有权势的人之一。她是贾琏的妻子，以敏锐的头脑和坚强的意志管理着府里的日常事务。府里发生的任何事情都逃不过她的眼睛。
Sister Feng was beautiful and clever, but she was also ruthless when it came to money and power. She kept careful records of every coin that entered and left the household. Servants who made mistakes were punished without mercy, while those who pleased her were rewarded with gifts and good positions.
凤姐美丽聪明，但在金钱和权力方面也很无情。她仔细记录进入和离开府里的每一分钱。犯错的仆人会被毫不留情地惩罚，而讨她欢心的人则会得到礼物和好职位的奖励。
One day, the family faced a serious money problem. The income from their lands was not enough to cover the expenses of the large household. Sister Feng called a meeting of the senior servants and announced new rules. "From now on, every department must reduce its spending," she declared. "No one is above these rules."
一天，家族面临严重的财务问题。他们田地的收入不足以维持大家庭的开支。凤姐召集高级仆人们开会，宣布了新规矩。"从现在起，每个部门都必须减少开支，"她宣布，"没有人能凌驾于这些规矩之上。"
Some servants complained about her strict measures, but most respected her ability to keep the household running smoothly. Without Sister Feng, the Jia family would have fallen into chaos long ago. She was like a strong pillar holding up a great but weakening building.
有些仆人抱怨她严格的措施，但大多数人都尊重她让府里顺利运转的能力。没有凤姐，贾家早就陷入混乱了。她就像一根坚固的柱子，支撑着一座正在衰落的宏伟建筑。
Baoyu admired Sister Feng's intelligence but was sometimes afraid of her. "She sees everything," he told Daiyu. "Nothing can hide from her sharp eyes." Daiyu nodded quietly. She knew that in this great house, survival required both wisdom and caution.
宝玉钦佩凤姐的智慧，但有时也害怕她。"她什么都看得见，"他对黛玉说，"什么都逃不过她锐利的眼睛。"黛玉默默点头。她知道，在这座大宅里，生存需要智慧和谨慎。