The eldest son of the red mansion

Soon Jia Ke finished her bath, and then put on the home clothes that Qiaolian and the others had prepared for herself.Only then did she leave the bathroom and came back to Aunt Zhou's room.

Aunt Zhou saw that Jia Ke had finished bathing and changing clothes, and looked at his clothes, which were all made of brocade. It seemed that he was really doing well as he said just now.

"It's getting late, let's go quickly, otherwise your father will have to wait for a long time, and we won't be able to talk." Aunt Zhou saw that Jia Ke had finished bathing and changing.He wanted to urge Jia Ke to go to the upper room to see Jia Zheng.

Naturally, Jia Ke would not refute her, so the two of them didn't stay long, and immediately set off to Mrs. Wang's main courtyard. After arriving at Mrs. Wang's courtyard, they ran into Jia Zhu head-on.I think I came to the family banquet set up by Jia Zheng.

Jia Ke watched Jia Zhu carefully, and found that he became more and more slim, and he no longer had the original figure of Yushu Linfeng.But Jia Ke looked at Jia Zhu, although she lost a lot of weight, she was very energetic.She didn't have the sluggishness after using the drug, what a Jia Zhu, she really deserved to be the proud child in the Dream of the Red Chamber, she was able to forcibly give up the drug.

But in Jia Ke's view, it's still too late. Although he quit drugs, his body has already collapsed, but he is just implicating some years.

Jia Ke completely admired Jia Zhu's perseverance.In modern society, with various drugs, it is still not possible to completely get rid of this thing.In the ancient times when there was nothing, Jia Zhu actually gave up drugs only by his own perseverance. He had only seen this kind of situation in novels.

After seeing Jia Ke, Jia Zhu hurried forward to salute, completely without the arrogance of a concubine seeing a concubine, maybe he has already figured it out, that is, he has to be a Jinshi, a high-ranking official, and a fine horse to ride.I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up with Jia Ke.That's why I lowered my posture and saluted Jia Ke first.

"My little brother has seen my elder brother. I have been feeling a little unwell during this time. I didn't go to meet my elder brother just now. Please forgive me." Jia Zhu hurriedly explained to him when she saw Jia Ke, fearing that Jia Ke might have some prejudices.

Jia Ke rushed to help Jia Zhu up, "My brother, why are you so polite? Besides, I don't know about your body. It's serious to take care of your body at home. What's the point of welcoming me? We used to study together, Those who grew up playing together will support each other in the future, and there will be a good story."

"My brother's words made me ashamed to death. I didn't know the heights of heaven and earth back then, but now I regret it, but it's too late." After Jia Zhu said this, she remembered something, and she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Jia Ke hurriedly comforted him and said, "Brother, you don't need to say such depressing words. I think my brother's body is a little weaker, but his spirit is still good. I think there is nothing serious about it. As long as you take care of your body and take good care of yourself, the next subject is going to be the next one." It's all right. Even if you can't get an official position through the imperial examination, for a family like ours, if you want to get a half-job, it's still easy, and when the time comes, you will be able to help your brother and younger brother, and your younger brother will surely get what you want."

After listening to Jia Ke's words, Jia Zhu grabbed his hand and was extremely moved, "Brother, regardless of the past, he still thinks about me. It makes me even more ashamed. From now on, my brother has his own destiny, and I will respect him all the time."

"My virtuous brother, don't say such things. In the future, we two brothers will discuss with each other, and we will definitely make our Rongguo Mansion become a dignitary in Beijing again."

When the two brothers are talking, there may be a burst of laughter behind them, "Okay, brothers are of one heart, and their benefits can cut through gold. If you two are like this, I can rest assured."

Jia Ke and Jia Zhu turned around and saw that it was Jia Zheng who had been standing not far from them for a while. The two brothers hurried forward and bowed to Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng stepped forward to support the two of them, patted their shoulders, and smiled gratifiedly.Then he personally pulled them into the inner courtyard with each hand.

Aunt Zhou looked at their happy appearance from behind, and felt happy in her heart.What she wants now is the peace of this house.

As soon as they entered Mrs. Wang's place, they saw Mrs. Wang came out to greet them with Jia Baoyu, Jia Tanchun and other maids.

Mrs. Wang, Jia Baoyu and others hurriedly saluted Jia Zheng first, but others said that Jia Baoyu saw Jia Zheng like a mouse seeing a cat.Those who cower there are not as chic as usual.

When Jia Zheng saw him like this, he felt a little unhappy. He usually looked at Jia Baoyu just fine.But today's comparison, Jia Zhu and Jia Ke standing on both sides of him.Looking at Jia Baoyu's trembling look, he felt that this child was a bit out of control.

Jia Zheng originally wanted to reprimand Jia Baoyu a few words, but thinking that today was to clean up the dust for Jia Ke, he held back for the time being.He just gave Jia Baoyu a hard look, which frightened Jia Baoyu so much that he trembled a little as he stood aside.I didn't know where I was wrong, and it made my father angry.But he didn't know that he had suffered an indiscriminate disaster.

Jia Zheng led the crowd directly into the main hall, Jia Zheng sat in the front seat, and Mrs. Wang accompanied him in the side seat.Aunt Zhou also naturally sat on the other side.

It seems that Aunt Zhou's status has been greatly improved during this period of time. It seems that she only has a small seat in front of Jia Zheng, but this is a status symbol, which shows that she is no longer an ordinary concubine.

In the next generation, Jia Ke and Jia Zhu stood on both sides, Jia Baoyu rolled into Mrs. Wang's arms as before, and only the little Jia Tanchun sat down quietly on the soft couch.

As soon as everyone sat down, there was a lot of noise outside, and then a maid came in and told, "Master, madam, Aunt Zhao is here."

Mrs. Wang glanced at Jia Zheng, and then said to the servant girl, "Then let her in, why are you arguing outside?"

After a while, Aunt Zhao came in, holding a small child in her arms, about two or three years old.After she invited in, she first saluted Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang.Then, as if she didn't see Aunt Zhou, she wanted to sit on the chair next to her.

Seeing this situation, Jia Ke frowned. Aunt Zhao was too confused about the situation. Aunt Zhou was sitting in this position because of Jia Ke. It's just a concubine who gave birth to a son, and the son was only born a few years ago, so how can she be qualified to sit on an equal footing with Aunt Zhou.

When Jia Zheng saw that Aunt Zhao was going to sit opposite Aunt Zhou, he couldn't help being a little annoyed.Although he dotes on Aunt Zhao, he is a man of good manners.I was a little displeased with Aunt Zhao for being so unruly, but I still wanted her to smooth things over, so I coughed and said to Aunt Zhao, "I'm a little thirsty, bring me a bowl of tea."

Aunt Zhao is also clever, otherwise she would not have survived under Mrs. Wang's hands for decades in the Dream of Red Mansions and gave birth to a son and a daughter.After listening to Jia Zheng's order, she knew that Jia Zheng was a little displeased, so she handed the baby in her arms to the nurse next to her, turned around herself, and poured a cup of tea for Jia Zheng from the table next to her as if nothing had happened. Then he handed it to Jia Zheng with a smile, and then stood beside Jia Zheng.

Chapter 222 Family Dinner

Seeing that everyone has arrived, Jia Zheng said to Mrs. Wang, "Now that everyone is here, let's set the meal."

Mrs. Wang signaled to Zhou Rui's family next to her, and Zhou Rui's family would go out and make arrangements immediately.Soon the tables were placed in the hall of the main house, and then all kinds of delicacies were put on the table in a flowing manner.The maids and women stood around, ready to serve the master at any time.

Jia Zheng led the crowd to the table. Mrs. Wang and Aunt Zhou were fighting on the left and right of Jia Zheng. Below were Jia Ke and Jia Zhu. Jia Tanchun and his nanny were waiting on him.

Aunt Zhao stood beside Jia Huan and waited on her. Jia Ke felt that since it was a reunion dinner, there must be one person missing, even though Aunt Zhao was not qualified to serve.But Jia Huan is the master of the family after all, no matter what, he should be allowed to sit on the table.As the eldest brother, he should be more magnanimous, so he stood up and reported to Jia Zheng: "My lord, Brother Huan, although he is young, can't miss him at the family banquet. I beg Father to allow Aunt Zhao to hug Brother Huan." Serve."

After Jia Zheng heard Jia Ke's words, he couldn't help but feel a burst of emotion in his heart. His son really thought about everything he didn't think about, so he went along with the flow and said to Aunt Zhao: "Since what does the elder brother say?" , you go to the table with Huaner in your arms."

When Aunt Zhao heard Jia Ke's words, she immediately sat next to Jia Tanchun with a smile on her face, and after she sat down, she showed a flattering smile to Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang.It's just that she didn't pay attention to Aunt Zhou and Jia Keli who were sitting next to her.

Looking at Aunt Zhao's performance, Jia Ke secretly smiled.It seems that Aunt Zhao has been taken care of properly by Mrs. Wang.Now it has completely become a knife for Mrs. Wang to the outside world, and this knife is now facing Aunt Zhou and herself.But this person didn't think about his own weight, so he rushed forward so stupidly to fight for Mrs. Wang, how could she be better than her in the future.

However, this may also be Aunt Zhao's hiding her clumsiness. After all, she can survive so well in such an environment as Jia's Mansion, so she cannot be a fool.Maybe she's covering herself up with such a brash appearance now.

This time when everyone was seated, Jia Zheng picked up the chopsticks, casually added a mouthful of food and put it in his mouth.After Jia Zheng ate the food, everyone began to eat.

In the middle of the banquet, Jia Zheng asked Jia Ke: "Now that the Tatars are outside the city, the capital is important." It seems that Jia Zheng is still a little worried about the safety of the capital.

When Xuanfu Town was besieged last time, the court officials at that time sent all their relatives to the south.The Jia family was no exception. At that time, Jia Baoyu and Jia Lian traveled south for a period of time on the grounds of visiting relatives.As a result, it didn't take long for the Tatars to retreat, and the two of them were stopped by servants on the way.

But this time the Tatars came so suddenly that they were not prepared.So they are all trapped in the city, and now everyone is very concerned about the safety of the capital.

When Mrs. Wang and the others heard Jia Zheng's question, they also pricked up their ears to hear Jia Ke's answer.

"My lord, don't worry, the Tatars just took advantage of my unpreparedness and raided Gubeikou. Then they entered the vicinity of the capital. Now the emperor has summoned all kinds of troops to come to serve the king, and the Tatars will definitely retreat by then. To put it arrogantly If so, even if there is no reinforcements, my son with 5 troops can resist them." Jia Ke said confidently.

"That's good. When the old prince was here, what happened now. At that time, the barbarians were honest. Anyone who dared to show a little disrespect would immediately destroy their entire clan." Jia Zheng suddenly felt a little emotional. , but he seemed to know what he said was wrong, so he kept silent and just advised everyone to eat.

Jia Ke knew about the secrets of the Jia family, and it seemed like she had never heard of it.

When the banquet was about to end, Jia Zheng said to Jia Ke and Jia Zhu again: "You two are not young anymore, and you are already engaged. This time, taking advantage of the elder brother's presence, we decided to get married. After saying this, he said to Mrs. Wang: "You have to prepare a house for Zhu'er, otherwise I'm afraid it will be too late. As for the eldest brother, don't worry about it. The Wuyanghou Mansion in the west has been empty for a long time. Now It's time for a mistress."

"What the master said is that I will take care of the two of them. It just so happens that Lian'er is also engaged to my natal niece. I will take care of the two of them first, and I will do it for Lian'er next year," Mrs. Wang said nonchalantly.

Jia Zheng didn't object to this, but suddenly asked: "What's going on with the sister-in-law in the Dongfu?"

Jia Zheng's question was so sudden that Mrs. Wang didn't know how to answer it.And she felt that it was inappropriate for Jia Zheng to ask these words when Jia Ke and others were around.

Jia Ke had been eavesdropping on what they were saying, and now seeing him asking such a question, she felt a little confused.

He was a little confused, but Mrs. Wang was not. She glanced at everyone on the table calmly, and then replied lightly: "What can I do? I guess Brother Jing couldn't bear the loneliness, so he came back to stay for a night or two. It's the old lady who has her own plans. Let's not follow suit."

Jia Zheng didn't care about ordinary things. He just heard some rumors some time ago and felt a little uncomfortable. Now that Mrs. Wang said this, he didn't take it to heart.

Others didn't take this matter to heart, but Jia Ke could understand that it was probably referring to Jia Xichun, and Jia Xichun's origin was very strange.In Dream of Red Mansions, Qin Keqing is the one whose identity is the least clear.In fact, in Dream of the Red Chamber, there is another person with a more mysterious identity, that is Jia Xichun.

In the whole Dream of Red Mansions, Jia Xichun did not step into Ningguo Mansion, even after Jia Jing passed away, he did not step into Ningguo Mansion, which is completely unreasonable.How can people not be suspicious.

No wonder Mr. Cao said: "Everything that goes wrong is honored, and the beginning of a quarrel is really Ning", "Everyone respects the ruined fur, and the family is destroyed and the first crime is Ning." How many secrets are hidden in the Ningguo Mansion?

In Dream of Red Mansions, people said that Ningguo Mansion was attached to Rongguo Mansion, but now it seems that this is not always the case.What secret is the dignified head of the Jia family hiding?To be so low-key.

And who this Jia Xichun is is also confusing.Some people say that Jia Xichun was born by Jia Jing's wife by stealing from her uncle, but in Jia Ke's view, it doesn't look like it.How old is Jia Jing's wife now?In the Rongguo Mansion, only Jia She could do such a thing, but no matter how hungry Jia She was, she would not take a liking to this half-old woman.