The younger brother of the Red Chamber is a fighter

After discussions, there are only three conclusions in the end.First, it is natural to agree to Xue Pan's request and let Baoyu marry Xue Baochai. Not to mention that Jia's mother disagrees with this point, the virtuous concubine in the deep palace may also strongly oppose it. After all, what Jia's family needs now It was much more difficult than before she was promoted.Xue Baochai has become an abandoned son, and the real hot one is Lin Daiyu, who has become the former female minister of the princess palace.Let's not talk about it for now, Mother Jia and the others will definitely not let go of this opportunity.

Second, after three days, pay back the money as promised.This was originally a straightforward solution, but Jiamu and the others did not feel at ease because of this. The Rongguo Mansion had a large internal consumption vacancy. It's 30 taels of silver, and it's hard to make up enough in a short time.

There is another method, which is to use power to suppress others.When Jia Zheng mentioned this, he frowned, and his expression showed a rare ruthlessness: "At that time, the king of Jiashi, Xue, and Xue's family were connected with our three families as merchants, but it was the ancestors who remembered his ancestors. Some kind of honesty, only pay off. Now that Xue’s family is in decline, and his descendants are vulgar, he is not from the same way. Besides, Xue Pan has a murder case on him. He is an absurd and unrighteous person. How can his words be trusted by others? Office? It’s just that he wants to take advantage of the east wind of Jia’s mansion to get some imperial errands from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If the two are brought up, forgive him and he will not dare to go too far.”

"Second Brother, I see that Xue Pan is stupid, but he has a fearless personality. Don't cause trouble for these money." He completely concealed the sneering look on his face, which provoked Jia Zheng to snatch a sentence out of nowhere.

"Eldest brother said it lightly, it's not like that, but elder brother has a better way?"

Mrs. Xing can keep her spirits up at critical moments, especially Mrs. Wang has just eaten a turtle. When she encounters such an opportunity, of course she has to beat the dog in the water, so she continued: "The money was borrowed from my younger siblings, and she left a lot of money, just to eat. It's enough, but it's a matter of her sister's family. Based on my knowledge, I think it's better to let the younger siblings pool the money first, and see how short it is. After all, , but also to look at the face of the empress in the palace, if the slightest rumor gets in, I don’t know how much trouble I will cause.”

Everyone is silent.After a long while, Mother Jia took a long breath and said decisively; "The eldest daughter-in-law is right, Zheng'er, Wang's place, you go and tell her and let her fill up the silver. 20 taels of silver, you can still hear it when you throw it into the water." With a bang, she can spend it all? This is her fault, we can’t let our Jia’s house get dirty. Let’s leave it like this today, I’m tired, you all retreat.”

As soon as Jia Mu drove them away, everyone stopped talking and filed out.Jia Zheng walked in the lead, waited for Mrs. Jia Shexing to go out, stopped at the door, and said coldly: "Brother, I remember that you paid 500 taels of silver from the tent to buy new yarn, and now the house is tense. These purchases can save money, and moreover, they were originally purchased later in the plan, so the money must be useless, so let’s hand it back for now, if the mother asks, who sent this errand, the eldest brother is also good An explanation, isn't it?"

Jia Zheng left a meaningful sneer, and with his hands behind his back, he strolled away as usual, leaving Jia She and his wife standing still, for a long time, he heard Jia She curse in a trembling voice: "Damn! "

Jia's house was busy collecting money, and only a few masters who were discussing the matter that day knew about it, such as Li Wan, Yingchun, Tanchun and others. Wang Xifeng was ordered not to leave the yard by Jiamu because of Mrs. Wang's relationship. Li Wan and Tanchun will take care of the housekeeping for the time being, and Jiamu will decide on major matters.As for Mrs. Wang, Wang Xifeng, to the outside world, she just said she was sick.

The most difficult thing was Jia Baoyu. He knew the inside story. On the one hand, he felt sorry for his mother, and on the other hand, he was entangled and melancholy about his marriage. Yu's marriage came to coax him to agree, but he was not a person who could hide things, so he was like an ant on a hot pot every day, and he didn't even go to school.When Xiren and other people came to test him, he just said nonsense, cried and laughed, which made the maidservants next to him feel selfish in their hearts.

Indistinctly, rumors of Jia Baoyu's getting married secretly spread in the mansion, and everyone speculated whether it was Miss Xue or Miss Lin.

This word reached Li Wan's ears, and as a bluff, he hurriedly took advantage of meeting his sister-in-law at home, and brought the message to Lin Mingyu through Li Shan.

In Taibailou, Lin Rui took a rest in the office, and brought Lin Mingyu and a group of friends to drink and enjoy the article.During the meeting, Song Wenning's article was being discussed, and Lin Da came in outside to pass on a message.Lin Mingyu nodded to Lin Rui, and saw Li Shan in the next room.

Li Shan explained the purpose of his visit, and immediately saw the hostility on Lin Mingyu's face. Knowing that this matter involved the woman's reputation, he said a few words of comfort, then took his leave and left quietly.

Lin Mingyu calmed down and entered the private room again.Lin Rui was as careful as a hair, and at the first glance he found that he was unhappy, and asked while looking at the space. Lin Mingyu said a few words in a low voice, and Lin Rui's face also turned dark.

After canceling the subsequent activities, Song Wenning hurried back to the mansion. Song Wenning really lived in Lin's mansion. Hearing the two talking about Jia's mansion, he knew that he should avoid suspicion. When he got to the courtyard, he used the excuse of being drunk to avoid his room.When I got to the room, I kept thinking about Jia's house, so I thought of the jokes about Jia's house in Kyoto today, and I always felt uneasy, and I remembered the color that I had a quick glance that day, and I couldn't sleep well.

Tomorrow, I have to go and find out what kind of person the Lin family girl wants to promise.Song Wenning made a silent decision.

In the outer room on the west side of the east chamber, Lin Mingyu and Lin Rui were sitting on the kang.

"I didn't expect that they would not give up, and dare to set their minds on my sister. This time, I can't let them go." Lin Mingyu clapped his palms, clasped his hands, and looked at Lin Rui.

Lin Rui resisted his efforts, and said seriously: "The Jia family is so short-sighted, it's really desperate. It's time to teach them a lesson, why not take this opportunity to completely break up the two families, so as not to be troubled by them in the future."

"How are you going to do it?"

"Sister-in-law means that Jia's family must have raised less than 30 taels of silver. I reckon Xue Pan's meaning may turn against Jia's family. This matter can't be good, and there will definitely be rumors outside. I have to add Let the Jia family think that they can rely on us to solve this matter, so as to make things worse, and then cut off contact with the Jia family."

Lin Mingyu discussed the plan with Lin Rui in detail, and Lin Rui added details from time to time. The two agreed and both felt that the goal could be achieved.Lin Mingyu's tone was very resolute: "After enduring it for a long time, I finally understand that some people will not give up their ambitions just because I draw a line and become smarter. I have endured them for long enough, even if my mother still Now, even if I think about it, it won't stop my decision. It's just for my father, I hope he won't be sad. "

"Okay, as expected of Lin Ruhai's child." Lin Ruhai turned in from behind the screen, listened for an unknown amount of time, nodded to the two of them, and they hurriedly greeted them.Lin Hai sat where Lin Mingyu was originally sitting, pulled him to sit next to him, patted his hand, and said, "Don't worry about me, my mother-in-law's repeated probing and deeds have dispelled my last worry about Jia's house. , They don't regard us as relatives, but objects that can be used. Your mother is a smart and considerate person, she can understand our intentions, so you can let go and do it. I will support everything!"

A warm current flowed through Lin Mingyu's heart, and Lin Rui answered softly: "And me, Mingyu, I will always stand by your side."

"Okay." Lin Mingyu had no more worries.

Three days passed quickly, Mrs. Wang also took out the silver that was close to her, and she was in the early part of a hundred thousand silver, and the loan sharks released by the rest could not be cashed immediately. Because of this matter, she also severely offended several borrowers adults.The lack of money in Jia's mansion has been more or less known to others, and coupled with the previous scandal of Jia's mansion defrauding people of money in marriages, Jia's mansion didn't know that it was not good-looking, and it was almost leaking out.

The second room finally collected 14 taels of silver, and many good things in Jia Zheng's warehouse were sold at low prices, which was still insufficient.Coupled with the 1 taels of silver that Dafang was extremely unwilling to take out, Jia's mother had more than 20 taels, which was enough to make up [-] taels.The account of the public office cannot be moved, and if it is not said that it will alarm the people in the whole house, even if it is used up and down in the house, it must be paid by the public office. How can these people be supported if it is spent?

There was no way out of this, and it alarmed the Ningguo Mansion, but the Ningguo Mansion was worse than the Rongguo Mansion, and they put together [-] taels of silver to pay the bill. Jia Zhen really couldn't get it out. When the family died, the funeral ostentation almost emptied the account, and it was Jia Zhen's skill to be able to come up with [-] taels.Besides, Ningguo Mansion also has a big family who wants to live.

Because of this, the masters of Ningguo Mansion complained a lot in private.

There is still a shortfall of 10 taels of silver, how to make it up?Jia's mother was in a hurry to get angry, but it was Jia Zheng who reminded her that Lin Hai is in the capital, and the Yue's family is in trouble. Lin Hai, a wealthy son-in-law, should do his best.Mother Jia came to the door in person with a shy old face, and after the scene was finished, it got to the point.Unexpectedly, Lin Hai actually loosened up, and was still very concerned about Jia Baoyu's rumors.

When Jia Zheng heard that there was something interesting, he hinted that Jia Baoyu was waiting for Lin Daiyu, so he refused the Xue family's marriage and was hated by the Xue family.Such brazenness made Lin Hai's eyes turn cold at the time, but unfortunately Jia Zheng didn't realize it. Jia's mother had been optimistic about Baoyu and Daiyu, and she wanted to match the two. Now it's Baoyu's difficult time. If Lin Hai agrees to this marriage , not only can Jia Baoyu's reputation be restored, and the rumors can be successfully dispelled, but with Lin Hai's strong help, what kind of waves can Xue Pan make!

Everyone knows that Lin Haidao Daiyu wants to be filial for her mother, so it's not suitable to talk about marriage.Lin Mingyu interjected at the right time, Jia Baoyu's reputation is worrying now, he seems to have someone in his heart.When Fangfo received the signal of encouragement, Jia's mother, Jia Zheng, immediately felt that the matter had turned for the better, and hurriedly swore that Jia Baoyu was absolutely not interested in any girl except Lin Daiyu, and what about Miss Bao and Miss Smith were all rumors , are all rumors.

Father and son of the Lin family shook their heads in unison, humbly, Daiyu of our family only lived in your mansion for a short period of time when she was a child, a little girl, she knows what men and women are, and she lived in her own mansion when she was a little older, what does Baoyu like Miss, Guan Daiyu is fine, don't say such things again.

Jia's mother was a little dissatisfied, she was counting on Daiyu to stand up now, and it would be best to get engaged to Baoyu immediately, but the Lin family cherished Yuyu, so she couldn't say anything, reluctantly swallowed the rebuttal, and signaled in Jia Zheng's eyes Next, changed my mouth.

When Jia Mu and others left the Lin Mansion and took away the borrowed 3 taels of silver, the real money, and the carriage pulled out of the Lin Mansion, many people saw the solid chicken wing wooden box and talked a lot.They let go on the front foot, and on the back foot, the little servants and book boys of Lin's mansion came out to buy pens and inks, give away something or something.Lin's family borrowed money from the family to Yue's family like a bird with wings, flying quietly to every corner of the capital.People can't help but ask curiously, what does the Duke's Mansion borrow money for?

"Who knows, I heard from my nephew's father-in-law's grandson—his uncle's son is doing rough work in the Lin family, and the young master in the Duke's mansion wants to talk about marriage. The young master and miss of the Lin family grew up in the Duke's mansion. I’ve been living here for a few days, and I’d like to do a favor for my brothers and sisters. Such good relatives are really rare.”

There was a lot of discussion, Jia's family had no intention of inquiring, because even with the help of Lin's family, the money hadn't been collected yet, but Xue Pan was about to come to the door.

On the third day, just after breakfast time, an uninvited guest arrived as scheduled.

Xue Pan was led to the back hall of the main room, where Mother Jia and the others were already there, and there was a wooden box carved from sandalwood on the table.Xue Pan finished the salute perfunctorily, then raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Yo, is this going to pay back the money?"

Jia's mother snorted, and Jia Zheng stepped forward and said, "Here is a box of banknotes, take them away, and don't mention other things."

He opened the box and put the box on the table in his hand.The light through the window sill shines on the box, giving off a silvery luster, which dazzles the eyes.People in the flower hall couldn't help but stare a few more times, very eagerly.

Xue Pan took the box, nodded casually, and frowned: "Isn't that right, is there 30 taels of silver?"

"It's 23 taels in total. It's been collected with all your resources. Don't mess around. Let's go quickly, and don't come back again!" Jia Zheng waved his hand, like chasing away an annoying fly.

"Ha, you want to send me this little money? Master Jia Er, let me remind you, did you not understand what I said three days ago? Either marry someone, or pay back the money in full, not a penny less! Fool Me? I, Xue Pan, are not bluffing!"

"you!"

——"Zheng'er, step back." With the support of Mrs. Xing and Jia Baoyu, Jia's mother came over. She looked at Xue Pan with self-confidence and contempt in her eyes: "Xue Pan, I know you What do you want. You take the money, your identity as an imperial merchant, I promise you, I will help you keep it. You have to think about it, is it worth it if this stalemate continues!"

She added: "Baochai is a good child. In the future, when Baoyu and my granddaughter get married, I will definitely help her find a good family. If there are too many, you can't afford it, so don't ask for it. understand?"

"Granddaughter, Miss Lin?" Xue Pan was stunned for a while, and then laughed loudly: "So, you guys are thinking of getting married to the Lin family. If that's the case, why bother my sister so far? Don't think it's about the draft, I don't know you guys What did you do! Hmph, does the Lin family know about your thoughts?" Can he, Lin Mingyu, agree?Xue Pan silently added in his heart, for some reason, he firmly believed that Lin Mingyu would definitely not agree with this matter.

What's more, why would he back down if Lin Mingyu wanted it?Xue Pan couldn't wait for the day when he confronted Lin Mingyu.

"I don't bother you to ask more about the affairs in my house, you can go!" Jia Mu patted Jia Baoyu and grabbed her hand suddenly excitedly, and gave Jia Baoyu a comforting look.

"Let's go? Hahaha..." Xue Pan shook the box in his arms, "This is your choice, don't blame me for being ruthless."

He turned around and walked out. Mother Jia and the others looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.Jia Baoyu couldn't help but look happy, and pestered Jia's mother: "Grandmother, grandma, can I really marry Sister Lin as my wife? Is this true?"

Mother Jia nodded with a smile: "Yes, yes, your Aunt Lin's father agreed verbally, can there be a fake? Besides..."

Mother Jia's words were interrupted by the steward rushing over: "Old Ancestor, Second Master, First Master, it's too bad, Xue Pan is making a fuss outside the house!"

Outside the Rongguo Mansion, a row of four young men lined up in a pair, holding a dense piece of paper in their hands, on which was written a certain year, month, and day, how much property Wang, the mistress of the Rongguo Mansion, borrowed from the Xue family, and now the Xue family is marrying a daughter. Urgently in need of money, but to no avail, and threatened by the Jia family, with no sense of kinship, the Xue and Jia families broke off their friendship.The Xue family's righteous indignation cannot be appeased by Jia's behavior, and I hereby show it to the public to seek justice.This notice must have been written by Xue Pan by a well-educated person. The reason and amount of the borrowed money are all blurred.

The two men talked vividly about this deceitful deception between relatives in the crowd, attracting more and more people to watch, and after a while, even the yamen guards patrolling the street were alarmed.The matter involved dignitaries, and the servants did not dare to make their own claims, so they immediately sent someone to report to their superiors.

In the mansion, the old lady almost pouted after hearing these words. At this moment, Mother Jia felt that it would be better to poke!

But it should not be too late, we can't let Xue Pan go on like this, even if Xue Pan is sentenced to death, Jia's reputation will inevitably be ruined.Mother Jia's face was as pale as paper, and she ordered tremblingly: "Quick, tie him up and make him shut up!"

Jia Zheng also panicked, "Mom, what should I do, what should I do!"

This commotion had already spread to the backyard, and suddenly, the entire Jia Manor was a sensation.Mother Jia and the others were still trying to shut Xue Pan's mouth, but no one noticed. The mandarin ducks guarding the door quietly retreated to the main room behind the main hall, where Mrs. Wang was imprisoned.

"What! How dare he dare! It's over, it's over, the reputation of the Jia family..." After crying bitterly, Mrs. Wang had already collapsed to the ground, cursing Xue Pan with tears streaming down her face, even Aunt Xue, mother and daughter were not spared.

A gentle female voice said: "Madam, don't be too sad, the matter has not reached the point of no return."

"What did you say?" Mrs. Wang Fangfu grabbed a life-saving straw, got up, and grabbed Yuanyang's hand. The sharp nails almost pinched the skin on the back of Yuanyang's delicate hand. Seeing Yuanyang's painful expression, she Just like waking up from a dream, he let go of his hand.But soon, he stretched out his hand again, holding the mandarin duck with both hands: "Good girl, tell me, is there any way to restore the reputation of the Jia family, if you help me, I will ask the old lady for your favor, Let you go out and live a good life as a married man."

Yuanyang was moved: "Is what Madam said true?"

Mrs. Wang's eyes flashed, and she said lovingly: "Of course it's true, please tell me the good way quickly."

Yuanyang whispered in his ear, Mrs. Wang's eyes flashed, and she hesitated: "Isn't doing this bad for Baochai's reputation? Besides, the old lady didn't say anything. Is this marriage real?"

Yuanyang said: "My good wife, what time is it now? Uncle Xue is too much first, we are doing this to protect ourselves, and besides, Miss Xue wants to marry in, this is the truth, and Uncle Xue cannot deny it. Besides, Lin About the girl, I personally heard Baoyu ask the old lady, and the old lady nodded, so it can be seen that there is no mistake. But, in this way, it is not appropriate to let Miss Lin out beforehand. I guess the old lady didn't think of this idea, she just wanted to save the face of Mrs. Lin and Ms. Lin. Or, I'm too busy trying to think of other ways." Speaking of this, Yuanyang hesitated, as if to hurt the Lin family. It is more serious than hurting Jia's face.

Mrs. Wang felt sour in her heart, and the unwillingness accumulated over the years came to the fore.Why should I consider the reputation of Jia Min's daughter if I can't estimate the reputation of my own niece?Is my Wang family's daughter inferior to Jia Min's child?Scenes of the past flashed before her eyes, and Mrs. Wang's face was distorted because of this. She lowered her head, tightly gathered the corner of her sleeves, thought over and over in her heart, and finally made up her mind.

"Good girl, I'm the one to do this. I've remembered that you're thinking about the house. It's just that the old lady won't let me out of the courtyard. You must take a risk when you come to see me. I've wronged you." .”

Yuanyang said: "Don't worry, ma'am, I have sent away the guards in the yard, and no one will know that I have been here when I leave later. I thought this matter was wrong today, so my wife will treat it as a I haven't been here, I went."

Mrs. Wang nodded, and when Yuanyang got up, she suddenly called out "Ouch", Yuanyang turned her head, and a black shadow passed in front of her eyes, she closed her eyes, and lay on the ground softly.

Mrs. Wang watched her being knocked unconscious with cold eyes, threw away the things in her hand in a panic, and hurried outside.She wants to make up for this mistake, and regain the power of the inner courtyard in her hands.

Yuanyang behind him gently held the wound on his forehead and smiled coldly.