Liu Jiaying

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Liu Jiaying (柳佳颖)
Species/Race	Human; reincarnated modern soul
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Liu family; Rongguo Mansion
Occupation/Role	Taoist nun; cultivator
First Appearance	Chapter 19

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Begins immortal cultivation	34	Liu Zhong accepts her as a student and imparts a cultivation technique directly into her mind.
Foundation Establishment	34	Reached after ten years of diligent practice; she can channel spiritual energy to make a date pit sprout.
Golden Core	35	Attains a lifespan of 500 years and eventually leaves the Liu Mansion to continue her path.

Background / History

Liu Jiaying was an orphan and ordinary white-collar science student in her previous life. She drowned after saving two children who had fallen into a river, then was reborn with her memories intact as the daughter of Liu Zhong and Jia Yuanchun. 19

As an infant, she recognized names such as Jia Yuanchun, Jia Baoyu, Jia Lian, and Tanchun, realizing she had entered the world of Dream of the Red Chamber. She initially resolved to save the Twelve Beauties of Jinling and protect her uncle Liu Xianglian from his original fate. 19

She soon discovered that the world had already changed dramatically: Jia Daishan had lived longer, Jia Hu was alive and successful, Lin Daiyu's parents survived, and many of the women whose tragedies she expected had instead gained happier lives. Jiaying ultimately chose to enjoy the life she had been given rather than force herself into a savior's role. 19 20

As a child, she frequently stayed at Rongguo Mansion with Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Lin Daiyu, and Shi Xiangyun. She received instruction in literature, poetry, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting from a female tutor, though she struggled with the subjects because of her science-focused background. 23

Fairy Jinghuan later identified Jiaying as an otherworldly soul and blamed her for the collapse of her plans. Jiaying stalled the hostile fairy by falsely claiming that Nuwa had sent her, but Jinghuan attacked anyway. Liu Zhong arrived in time to protect her and defeated Jinghuan. 33 34

After learning that her father was a cultivator, Jiaying asked him to teach her immortality. Liu Zhong agreed after testing her resolve, and she cultivated diligently for a decade before reaching Foundation Establishment. 34

When Jia Yuanchun began arranging her marriage, Jiaying refused and declared that she wished to become a Taoist nun. After demonstrating her spiritual power, she formally received Taoist rites at a temple in the capital, while continuing to live at the Liu Mansion and keep her mother company. 34 35

Following the deaths of Liu Zhong and Jia Yuanchun, Jiaying remained committed to cultivation. Having reached Golden Core and no longer wishing to disguise her unchanging youthful appearance with makeup, she departed the Liu Mansion to pursue her immortal path. 35

Appearance

Liu Jiaying is described as pretty, with bright, large eyes and a sweet manner that wins favor from the elders of Rongguo Mansion. As a child, she is repeatedly portrayed as chubby-faced and lively. 19 20 23

• Agile, unusually aware eyes from infancy. 19
• Bright, large eyes filled with anticipation when seeking cultivation instruction. 34
• Chubby face as a young child. 20
• Retains a youthful appearance after advancing in cultivation, eventually concealing it with makeup. 35

Personality

Jiaying is compassionate and protective. Her death in her previous life resulted from saving two children, and in her new life she first resolves to improve the fates of the Twelve Beauties and shield Liu Xianglian from a disastrous marriage. 19 24

She is curious, talkative, and fond of household gossip, especially news brought by Jiqiu. She also has enough self-awareness to admit that she lacks political insight and literary talent. 20 21 23

Her desire for immortality is unwavering. Though Liu Zhong warns her that cultivation is arduous, she insists that her mature mindset allows her to understand the commitment involved; she later refuses marriage in favor of becoming a Taoist nun. 34

Abilities & Skills

Immortal Cultivation

Liu Jiaying cultivates a technique taught by Liu Zhong, progressing from a beginner to Foundation Establishment and later Golden Core. 34 35

• Replaces nightly sleep with cultivation. 34
• Channels spiritual energy into objects, causing a date pit to sprout and grow. 34
• Gains an extended lifespan of 500 years at Golden Core. 35
• Pursues Taoist cultivation outside the mundane world after leaving the Liu Mansion. 35

Knowledge of *Dream of the Red Chamber*

Retaining memories from a modern life, Jiaying recognizes the world and many figures within it. This knowledge motivates her early attempts to protect characters whose original fates were tragic. 19

• Identifies the danger posed by You Sanjie to Liu Xianglian. 24
• Recommends Xue Baoqin as a suitable match for Liu Xianglian. 25
• Recognizes Fairy Jinghuan and the Heaven-Mending Stone-related elements of the setting. 33 34
• Cannot fully account for the altered timeline created by the broader “butterfly effect.” 19 20

Relationships

• Liu Zhong — Her father and cultivation teacher. He saves her from Fairy Jinghuan, tests her determination, and teaches her immortal cultivation. 33 34
• Jia Yuanchun — Her mother. Jiaying remains at the Liu Mansion as a Taoist nun partly to keep Yuanchun company, and their differing views on marriage lead to conflict. 20 34 35
• Liu Xiaopang — Her older brother, who affectionately shares pastries with her. 20 21
• Liu Xianglian — Her paternal uncle. Jiaying actively warns him against marrying You Sanjie and later supports the idea of his marriage to Xue Baoqin. 19 24 25
• Jiqiu — A favored household attendant whose gossip Jiaying eagerly follows. 20 21
• Wang Xifeng — A beloved elder figure at Rongguo Mansion; Jiaying performs with her to entertain the family. 23
• Jia Yingchun — Her companion at Rongguo Mansion, where Jiaying lives with and is cared for by Yingchun. 23
• Fairy Jinghuan — Her enemy. Jinghuan considers Jiaying responsible for ruining her arrangements and attempts to kill her. 33

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth into the Red Chamber World

Jiaying discovers she has been reborn as Jia Yuanchun's daughter in a greatly altered version of the Dream of the Red Chamber world. Her initial mission to save the Twelve Beauties becomes unnecessary as she witnesses their improved lives. 19 20

Life at Rongguo Mansion

She lives among the young ladies of Rongguo Mansion, studies under a female tutor, bonds with Wang Xifeng and Yingchun, and intervenes in family matters concerning Liu Xianglian's proposed marriage. 23 24 25

Confrontation with Fairy Jinghuan

Fairy Jinghuan descends to confront Jiaying over the ruined mortal-world scheme. Jiaying survives through Liu Zhong's intervention, then learns the truth of her father's hidden cultivation. 33 34

Taoist Path

Jiaying chooses cultivation over marriage, reaches Foundation Establishment within ten years, formally becomes a Taoist nun, and ultimately departs the Liu Mansion after attaining Golden Core. 34 35

Notable Quotes

“Since I know that immortals exist, how could I not want to cultivate?” 34

“Your daughter has encountered an immortal destiny and has stepped onto the path of immortality. From now on, I will cultivate for longevity and leave the mundane world behind.” 34

Trivia

• In her previous life, Jiaying was a science student and finds classical poetry and literary study difficult. 21 23
• She falsely claims that Nuwa sent her into the world in an attempt to intimidate Fairy Jinghuan. 33
• She initially suspects Jia Hu may be a transmigrator before concluding that he is not. 19