The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Jia She is very fond of money, but since he handed over the private house in his hand to Mrs. Zhang, although it can't be said that he is making a lot of money every day, it is a trivial matter for him to spend, so that after seeing everyone copying After getting those belongings, he just angrily called them moths, "I really shouldn't let them go like this!"

Mrs. Zhang had to say comfortingly, "They are just slaves. We punished them, but we didn't take their lives. It's our kindness."

Jia Lian also chimed in, "That's right, father and mother did this, and those people saw it, and who wouldn't praise their benevolence? It's just that the Lai family has gone too far, and they are so greedy."

"Lai Sheng in Zhen'er's family is also Lai Da's brother. I don't think he is a good guy. I'm afraid he is no less greedy than Lai Da." Jia She rarely thought of others.

Mrs. Zhang nodded, "That's the case. That's Zhen'er's business. If we intervene in the Dong Mansion's affairs, I'm afraid it will be bad."

Jia Amnesty wanted to remind Jia Zhen, but Jia Lian took the lead and said, "That's it, we are so close to the Dong Mansion, what kind of things in the house will the Dong Mansion not know? Brother Zhen He has always been a shrewd and capable person, if Lai Sheng has gone too far, he will definitely not let him go lightly, if my father specifically mentions Brother Zhen for this matter, it will be bad if he is misunderstood." He was thinking of using Do everything possible to prevent Jia Amnesty and Jia Zhen from continuing to work together. The relationship between the two of them has finally become estranged. If they take advantage of this opportunity to get close again, he may have nowhere to cry.

"What you said makes sense." Jia Amnesty nodded, no longer caring about this issue.

Over there, Mrs. Zhang has already said, "I have something to ask the master about today."

Jia Amnesty heard Zhang's formal opening, and immediately asked, "What's the matter?"

Mrs. Zhang said in detail, "Master, do you know that our mansion has a huge shortfall in the household department. It was the face of the older generation, and it was spent when the sage was on his southern tour."

Jia Amnesty still had a little impression of this, "Well, you're right, I know about that incident, and it really happened. Is there any problem now?"

When Mrs. Zhang heard him ask this question, she immediately sighed, "Although it's not a big problem, it's just the household department's shortfall. I'm afraid we have to think about paying it back early!"

Jia Amnesty didn't care about this, "Our family is not alone in our debts to the Ministry of Household Affairs. Needless to say, those in the Eastern Mansion are probably all owed by the historians and the Wang family, as well as those four kings and eight princes. Or at least owe a little, we really don't have to worry about this."

Mrs. Zhang felt very unreliable after hearing what he said, but she couldn't quarrel. If it was in modern times, she would let her be a tigress. This is a day when the husband is the heaven, and Jia Amnesty can't win After using it for a while, she couldn't say it too much, "Master thinks that everyone doesn't have to pay it back, so we don't have to pay it back either?"

Jia Amnesty nodded, "Otherwise? If we return, other people will be dissatisfied if they find out."

Mrs. Zhang understands that Jia Amnesty's worry is justified, but she still persuades, "Master, think about it, all of us owe money to the household department, and the Holy One is most short of money right now. If we don't pay it back, Not to mention whether the Holy Majesty will pursue it, the Holy Majesty is probably very clear in his heart who owes money."

"Since the old lady passed away, you have only been carrying such an empty title of first-class general, but there has never been any real shortage. I am afraid that the Holy Majesty is already dissatisfied." Zhang decided to speak dangerously.

Sure enough, Jia Amnesty somewhat agreed with her, he would not admit that he did not get any position because of his incompetence, so he could only believe what Mrs. Zhang said.If this is the case, then if they refuse to pay back the money owed, their life will definitely be even more difficult in the future.Mrs. Zhang continued to light the fire, "What's more, the body of the Supreme Emperor is really not as good as before."

This is already a warning in disguise. Now that the Supreme Emperor is still alive, the emperor is naturally not so easy to deal with everyone. After all, everyone has helped his father, but his father has been the Supreme Emperor for nearly 10 years, and his health is getting worse every day. Well, if one day dies, everyone is afraid that sooner or later they will all be unlucky together.

What else could Jia Amnesty say after hearing what Mrs. Zhang said, and hastily counted the belongings and sent them to the household department. Of course, they were definitely not sent in an open and aboveboard manner. He was still worried that other people would find out and poke him in the back, so they sent them secretly. , and then presented the form to the emperor, showing his loyalty, and waited to get an official position when he returned home. Unfortunately, he only waited for the imperial decree of commendation, some imperial gifts, and nothing else, which made him really unhappy. Happy few days.

Mrs. Zhang couldn't figure out what to pay attention to Jia Shegao's unhappy things, but chose another delicate maid to comfort him, and then went on with her own affairs—she wanted to give Jia Lian is engaged.

The candidates are almost selected. It was Jiang who helped her as a staff member. She was worried about whether they would agree, but she didn't want to wait any longer. She always had to ask someone to ask. After all, Jia Lian was not young anymore. .

"Sister-in-law," Mrs. Zhang still had to go back to her natal family for help, "I know that sister-in-law has an old relationship with the Xu family, but I don't know..."

Mrs. Huang knew what was going on when she heard her speak, and nodded slowly, "Indeed, one of my cousins ​​has married into the Xu family, is there something wrong with my sister-in-law?"

Mrs. Zhang has no reservations anymore, she has reached this age, not to mention, she herself thinks that her son is not bad, "I want to marry Xu Xueshi's daughter for Lian'er, and I want to ask my sister-in-law to help me make peace. I just don't know if my sister-in-law is willing."

Mrs. Huang didn't mind a little bit. Although Mrs. Zhang was good, Jia Lian was also a good boy, but Jia's mansion was still a noble family after all, and there were many things going on these days. If you can't get a good result, you will offend people on both sides.

Mrs. Zhang saw her hesitation and understood why. She felt a little bitter in her heart, but she didn't show it on the face, "I just ask my sister-in-law to help me. I know that Xu Xueshi's child is very good. If It's okay if you don't want to, I'll beg another girl from another family for Lian'er."

After hearing what she said, Mrs. Huang understood that if she didn't agree to change, she nodded and agreed, "Who doesn't know that Lian'er is a good person, don't think too much about it."

Jiang looked at it quietly, regretting for a while in her heart that she had betrothed the wrong family to her daughter at the beginning, but there was no way to regret it, after all, it was time for her grandson to say goodbye.

When Mrs. Huang first talked about the Jia family with Mrs. Xu, Mrs. Xu was a little reluctant. After all, no one knew about the ups and downs of the Jia family these days, and she was reluctant to let her daughter suffer. .But for the face of the Zhang family, she did not directly refuse, but euphemistically said that her daughter is still young, and she still has to ask her husband about these matters.

This is human nature, but Mrs. Huang is a bit sure after hearing it. I am afraid that the matter will not work out. She also revealed this meaning to Mrs. Zhang when she went back. Although she never said it was over, Mrs. Zhang understood it , quite a bit regretful.She has also met that Miss Xu family, and she is very satisfied with her words and deeds, as well as her stature and appearance, and now it can only be regarded as no fate.

It is impossible for Mrs. Xu not to talk about such things with Xueshi Xu, and when she mentioned it, Xueshi Xu had no special reaction, but Xu Cheng, the eldest son of their family, spoke first, "But the old man in the Rongguo Mansion Jia Lian?"

"Why, do you know each other?" Xu Xueshi looked at his son and asked.

Xu Cheng nodded, "I've seen it a few times. He was studying in the Imperial College, and my son also studied there for a while, and then I met a few times. I think this Jia Lian is a good one. He entered the Imperial College as a yin student. Later, he insisted on taking the examination of scholar, and I heard that he is also a juren now, but he has never participated in Chunwei."

"Why?" Mrs. Xu couldn't help asking.

Xu Cheng didn't know anything yet, but Xu Xueshi had already said, "I'm afraid it's Zhang Zhangyuan's intention again. Their children have always waited until they are ready to take part in the imperial examination or the Spring Festival. Last year, the Zhang family Zhang Qing didn't win Tanhua, but he won the exam in the previous session, but he never participated in Chunwei."

"Master, does it mean that Jia Lian will be able to..." Although Mrs. Xu felt that there were many bad things in Jia's house, after all, they were all brought by that messy screwdriver, and now they are almost done. Jia Lian is a promising person Yes, she couldn't help but have some thoughts in her heart.

Xu Xueshi naturally understood his wife's thoughts, "Think about it carefully, this marriage is not impossible to consider, what does Madam think?"

Mrs. Xu thought about what Huang said, that Zhang valued her daughter, and now Jia Lian is considered reliable. After marrying, her mother-in-law is kind and her husband is motivated, so she can consider it, but there are some things that need to be considered. It's good to straighten things out, "If the master thinks it's good, it's naturally good."

Xu Xueshi also wanted to test Jia Lian's school, "It's better to see what kind of child he is." Not a fool who only knows how to read books.

The author has something to say: Regarding what the sisters said to make the Lai family die, their family is just greedy for some money, and Lai Shangrong is still a teenager. If the lives of their family are taken away all at once, It must be a hindrance to the reputation. Lai everyone is a slave, but Lai Shangrong was released from the house by Jiamu.

As for the others, I can only express NOzuoNOdie, whether it is Jia Mu, Wang's family or the Lai family, as long as they don't struggle, they can survive...