Honglouchun

Qi Yun laughed loudly, and said after laughing: "Not only did he not sell the Hou Ye cheap, he also didn't sell himself cheaply. Now the guy who is preparing for the Xiangjiang side is mostly him to accompany the Portuguese nobleman. The widow fell asleep. Before I returned to Beijing, he just came out of the castle on Haojing Island and came back by leaning on the wall."

Jia Qiang laughed loudly, and said: "That kid has an unrestrained personality, and he can't find a decent courtesan in Yangzhou, and people don't like him, but in the eyes of Western ghost girls, he is a good lover. Give him a gift later. Some Changbai old ginseng, tell him to make up for it."

Qi Yun tentatively asked: "Master Hou, then you..."

Jia Qiang repeatedly waved her hands and said, "I can't do it, it's too conspicuous. But don't rush to refuse, let Xu Zhongluan continue to talk to her, and see if I can... eh? Ask her, I have a treasure-like A boy of jade, born with the title of jade in the world, is rich and powerful, ask her if she is willing..."

If you marry another family, the benefits will naturally belong to the other family, and some things that shouldn't be exposed will also be exposed.

But he definitely can't marry a foreign girl back, and if he can use Baoyu's name, it would be the best...

Yue Zhixiang smiled and said, "Second Master Bao is already married, how can we marry another one? If it's a concubine, I'm afraid I'll offend him to death."

Jia Qiang said indifferently: "There are many extinct old people in the clan, so let Baoyu take care of the house."

Qi Yun smiled wryly and said: "It may not be possible. That Portuguese lady is very shrewd. Even if Xu Zhen slept with her for so long, it would not be much cheaper. However, those things must not be so easy if they are not served well." succeed."

Jia Qiang laughed and said: "That's right, for Westerners, business is business, and it has nothing to do with whether they get in bed or not. Of course, if you serve better, you can get some benefits. There is no need to force this matter, we will do it." His career does not come from stealing and plundering, and the way of taking the edge of the sword can be used as an aid. If one relies on such ways to become strong, the foundation is vain, and sooner or later people will take advantage of it.

Brother De Ang, take it step by step.Most of the world will still be severely drought next year, and it can be strengthened in due course, and it can also relieve the pressure on the imperial court.But still keep in mind that nothing from the Xiangjiang River can enter the Yan territory, otherwise there will be a catastrophe.We are to open up to the outside world and to protect ourselves, but we must not get involved in the taboo of the court. "

Qi Yun nodded and said: "Master Hou's words are right, and I think so too. Xu Zhongluan is very shrewd, but he likes to go off the beaten path, which can bring some surprises, but he can't rely on that side. Master Hou can withstand this The temptation is extremely rare."

Jia Qiang laughed, and after a few curses, Qi Yun didn't stay any longer and left.

What should be said is all written in the letter, and there are many things that should not be announced.

After Qi Yun left, Yue Zhixiang hesitated a little, but still asked: "Why does Lord Hou trust this person so much?"

Jia Qiang laughed and said: "It's very simple, because I and him have the same family life and fundamental interests. The Qi family came into contact with overseas one step earlier than me. His family is in Johor and has already built a A fixed point, the Qi family is more eager than me, prepare some guards earlier, otherwise the station will not be stable."

Hearing this, Yue Zhixiang didn't say anything more, he paused, and said: "Master Hou, the Jinsha Gang now controls half of the green forest in the capital, and provides a lot of clues every day. Last night I saw a seemingly insignificant, But I think there are some deep lines..."

Jia Qiang turned to look at him and asked, "What thread?"

Yue Zhixiang said: "It was also discovered by accident. There is a vegetable shop in the capital, which specially delivers vegetables to rich people's homes."

"Where's the fun?"

Yue Zhixiang said softly: "What's interesting is that this vegetable shop delivered food to a palace of a prince, a residence of a scholar, two residences of dukes, seven residences of marquises, and more than a dozen residences of powerful generals. In different locations in the East and West cities, they are far apart."

Jia Qiang: "..."

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"Jia Zhu? Why are you looking for me?"

Jia Qiang thought for half an hour alone in the front hall. Just as her thoughts gradually became clear, she saw the housekeeper Li Yong leading a [-]-year-old child in. He was naughty at first sight, with bold and mischievous eyes.

Jia Jun is a close branch of Rongguo, the younger brother of the fifth family. His father died early, and his widowed mother lives with him, relying on needlewomen and family support.

Because Jialan and Jialan are about the same age and go to school together, they are very close.

Her maternal nature is somewhat similar to Li Wan's, but a little more gentle...

Jia Jun smiled and said: "Brother Qiang, my mother said that I have grown a lot this year, and it is all thanks to your care, Brother Qiang. I can't repay you, so I made two pairs of shoes for you, and I wear them every day at home... ...Brother Qiang, the shoes made by my mother are very comfortable to wear!"

Saying that, he took out the small bundle on his back and untied it, revealing two pairs of silk shoes.

With his family's wealth, making these two pairs of shoes would not mean going bankrupt, but he would have to save money for two or three months.

Jia Qiang took it happily, gestured, and found that the size was just right. He wondered, "How does Third Aunt know the size of my feet?"

Seeing that Jia Qiang likes it so much, Jia Zhu burst into a smile, and said, "My mother said, I asked Lange's mother what kind of shoes my aunt wants!"

Jia Qiang didn't continue to ask any further questions, put away the shoes, and said, "You came just in time, so I don't need to send someone to deliver them. Today's clan field has a good harvest, and I got a lot of money. Except for the elderly who have no one to support, like your family, they will also share a sum of money to live. Not much, but a heart from the clan..."

Jia Qiang didn't finish her sentence, but Jia Zhu turned around and ran away, saying, "Brother Qiang, please forgive me, my mother said, if I bring back a tael of silver today, I can't take this skin Already!"

While talking, he disappeared in a flash.

The housekeeper Li Yong said with a smile: "Master Hou, this is his wish. You can't do it with money. Why don't you send two carts of New Year's goods over there."

Jia Qiang shook her head and said: "There are only two mothers in his family, and they will not be able to eat up the two carts of New Year's goods until next year's New Year's Eve. The money is more affordable. In this way, you go and call Brother Yun and let him deliver it. They are in similar situations. It's better to talk."

After Li Yong left, Jia Qiang looked at the shoes in her hand and sighed.

What is the most expensive thing is to be so sincerely grateful for the things made by stitches...

Before he could finish his emotion, he saw that Li Yong had led another half-sized boy in.

Jia Qiang looked at the person coming and scolded with a smile: "Brother Lang, Jia Jun just left, what are you doing here?"

Jia Lan immediately became nervous when he heard this, and said, "Jia Zhu? Did he also come to invite brother to dinner?"

Jia Qiang smiled when she heard the words, and said, "Please tell me...that's not true, the third aunt gave me two pairs of shoes."

Jia Lan heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and then smiled apologetically, "Brother, my mother asked you if you are free tonight, and would like to invite you as a host."

"..."

Jia Qiang looked at Jia Lan suspiciously, and said, "Is it your mother's idea, or yours?"

Jia Lan said embarrassedly: "It's all, it's all..."

Seeing Jia Qiang's hesitation and unwillingness to go, Jia Lan hurriedly said: "Brother, my mother has already paid the food money to the kitchen, let them prepare food and wine for the evening!"

Jia Qiang scolded with a smile: "This must be your idea again, this is what you learned in school?"

After all, his eyes have been inspected.

Jia Lan stopped laughing when she heard this, and said in a low voice: "Brother, Lan lost her father since she was a child. Before she could remember, her father was gone. Although there is an old lady and grandfather to take care of her at home, she is still a fatherless person. I am really grateful to have my elder brother take care of me, I am not a philistine."

Jia Qiang said with a smile: "That's good, it's good if you have a heart of gratitude. Not only to me, but also to your mother, and the Jia family. There are always two things in life: one is the heart of awe, and the other is the heart of gratitude. If you have two minds, you won't make a difference. As for the host... I have something to do this afternoon. If I come back, I'm afraid it will be a little late and it will be inconvenient..."

Jia Lan hurriedly said: "No, no, wait for brother to come back."

Jia Qiang shook her head, and said: "It's too late, it's not cheap, so, tonight, you call Jia Huan and Jia Cong together, just in time, I'll talk to you about something. Besides, there are many people who are guilty of tongue-twisting in the clan. I wait for the man to be upright and not afraid of anything, but I have to think about your mother."

Jia Lan's complexion changed slightly when he heard the words, and he bowed deeply.

If his father is still around, he must be an upright man like the patriarch...

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Yangzhou Prefecture, Jufeng Island.

A courtyard in the middle of the Houzhai residential area.