Honglou Xing

Jia She smiled slightly: "Your heart is unpredictable, and my son is also wondering about it."

Mother Jia sighed in disappointment, fell silent for a while, and finally nodded to Jia Amnesty. "Since it is the will of the Holy One, you have no choice but to move, go."

"Mother, are you moving with us too?" Jia She asked.

Mother Jia shook her head resolutely, she lived in Rongguo Mansion for most of her life, half of her body was buried here, she would never move.

Xing Shi, Jia She and the others didn't try to persuade them anymore, and only handed over the management of the Rongguo Mansion to the new daughter-in-law, Liu Shi.Originally, Jia Lian and his wife were supposed to move in with them, but there is no one in charge in the second room.Li Wan is fine, but due to her status as a widow, she cannot support the overall situation by herself.The Xing family had hoped that Jia's mother would settle Baoyu's marriage, so that the internal affairs of the Rongguo Mansion could be entrusted to Baochai and Li Wan.However, Mother Jia has been reluctant to accept this marriage for a long time.Xing had no choice but to ask Liu and Jia Lian to stay in Rongfu temporarily so that they could take care of the housework in Rongfu.It's not necessary for them to worry about big things, they just take care of the odd jobs of food and clothing for the people in the mansion, Xing doesn't have to worry that the couple can't handle them at all.

Besides, this Rongguo Mansion won't exist for long, and it doesn't take a few days to toss about.It's a pity that everyone in Erfang and Jiamu don't know about it yet, and they still want to stick to this place.

While instructing her daughter-in-law, Liu Shi, Xing sighed in her heart that the world is impermanent, and people must learn to adapt to changes in the end so as not to suffer.

Seeing Mrs. Xing ordering things, Jia's mother didn't know what to think about.She waited patiently for a while, then suddenly called Mrs. Xing to come to her.

"What's the matter with mother?"

Jia Mu pondered and said: "Look, you moved this time, and the mansion was bestowed by the emperor, which can be regarded as a happy housewarming. You and your husband should celebrate anyway. If you don't have a big banquet, you have to have a small one. Taking this opportunity, go and invite son-in-law Lin to explain to me, and also help me find out if there is any room for maneuver in this marriage."

Xing looked at Mother Jia in surprise, what time is this, she is still thinking about it.Besides, they have already rejected it openly, but she didn't expect that the old man still hasn't given up.

Jia Amnesty frowned and looked at Jia Mu, shaking his head, expressing that it was impossible.

Mother Jia was anxious: "How will you know if you don't try?"

"You are really confused. Brother-in-law Lin left overnight that day, and he didn't want to stay for a moment. Think about how determined he is. Why should he go back on his word?" Jia She said bluntly.

Mother Jia was so angry that she bit her lips and was speechless.She was annoyed, and waved away everyone in the room.When everyone was gone, Mother Jia put on her coat and ordered Yuanyang to help her to see Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang had to worry about being bedridden, and because she didn't take medicine in time, her condition got worse.At this moment, Mrs. Wang was lying on the couch, humming and screaming uncomfortably.Mother Jia staggered into the door. Seeing this, she couldn't help crying. She hurriedly ordered someone to invite another doctor, and paid for it herself to order someone to buy some expensive tonics for Mrs. Wang.

"Daughter-in-law's blessings are poor, and she has let down the love of the old lady." Mrs. Wang wept and sobbed.

Mother Jia wiped away her tears with shaking hands, and persuaded her with a forced smile: "Don't cry, the patient is most afraid of being sad, do you still think about it? Do you want to see your son get married and enjoy the filial piety of your daughter-in-law? Think about it." Get well as soon as possible, don't make me cry for you when I'm old."

Mrs. Wang nodded movedly, held back her tears and said obediently: "Daughter-in-law, save it."

Mother Jia nodded in relief.

Mrs. Wang was even more moved. She thought that Jia's mother came here just to see her and persuade her, and she felt that she was quite important.Mrs. Wang secretly made up her mind that she must take good care of her illness in the future and not let down the love of the old lady.

"Baoyu is not young anymore. As the old saying goes, first start a family and then establish a career. I don't think this kid likes to study and make progress, but he needs someone around him to remind him."

Mrs. Wang stared at Jia's mother with wide eyes in surprise. Could it be that the mother-in-law has figured it out?Do you want to promise yourself to marry Baochai and Baoyu?Mrs. Wang felt even happier, and suddenly felt that most of her illnesses had disappeared.She hastily and happily agreed with Jia Mu and nodded her head.

Jia's mother went on to say, "Son-in-law Lin was born in Tanhua, so there is no need to talk about learning. If we can form this relationship, it will be no problem to trouble Son-in-law Lin to ask Baoyu's knowledge in the future."

Mrs. Wang had just heard the word "son-in-law Lin", her mind was like a boulder had been smashed, her brain was bloody, and she couldn't think at all.

Mother Jia continued to say: "He was really confused to refuse us when it came to kissing, but I can't let that girl Lin suffer with him. Now that he is going to renew his strings, it's even worse. How can I call Lin Is the girl living under the harsh reprimand of her stepmother? I would rather be wronged in this matter and put my face to shame. I have to save Lin girl from the fire pit. Who else loves this child more than me? We just need to make this marriage Once it's settled, son-in-law Lin will understand his mistake sooner or later."

Mrs. Wang coughed twice anxiously, and wanted to speak, but found that she could only make a babbling sound when she opened her mouth, and she couldn't speak at all.Mrs. Wang was so anxious that she stretched out her hand to grab her neck, and Jia's mother hurriedly reached out her hand to stop her with tears in her eyes.

"I'm impatient. You are still sick. I shouldn't bother you with these chores. Listen to me and get well!" Jia Mu patted the back of Mrs. Wang's hand, and saw Mrs. Wang watching her eyeballs move, like There is something to say, but she just can't say it.

Mother Jia didn't have the patience to listen anymore, so she asked the maids to take care of her, and turned to tell the gatekeeper: "When your master comes back, no matter how late, ask him to come and see me. It's been half a month, and I haven't heard of it." See his shadow." After complaining, Jiamu took the people back.

It was late at night when Jia Zheng came back reeking of alcohol.The woman waited impatiently, and when she saw the second master like this again, she sighed inwardly.But she couldn't help it, so she took someone to help the second master to Jia's mother's residence.

Jia's mother is an old man and she goes to bed early every day.Today, in order to wait for Jia Zheng, he went to bed an hour late and yawned again and again.As soon as the women helped Jia Zheng enter the door, Jia's mother smelled a strong smell of alcohol.

The mother-in-law quickly knelt down and apologized.

Jia Mu frowned: "No wonder you guys, it was he who was drinking outside and came back late."

Jia Zheng pouted his red face, half drunk and half awake, and asked Jia's mother, "Mother, what do you want me to do so late?"

"I have something to discuss with you," Mother Jia frowned, wondering if this was the right time.

Jia Zheng drank a lot, and his mood was much more excited than before. He patted his chest with a smile and assured Jia's mother: "You always give orders, and my son will never hesitate to die. I will definitely take care of it for you."

When Jia Mu heard this, she was finally happy.

The woman beside her couldn't help complimenting: "Second Master is filial, even after drinking, I don't forget that I should be filial to you, old lady."

"Yes, I didn't raise him in vain." Jia Mu laughed happily, and then someone helped Jia Zheng to sit down. Jia Mu and Jia Zheng faced each other and said, "I want to discuss Baoyu's marriage with you. I talked to you a few days ago." You've heard about the troubles in the Lin family. But we can't just give up on this marriage. Your brother-in-law Lin is now favored by the emperor, and he's doing well. One word from him is better than asking someone to drink and beg a hundred times No. If we can get closer to him, how can he be so filial and flatter us with just this one daughter?"

Jia Zheng blushed and nodded: "Mother is right, but this marriage is not wanted, what can we do?"

"He was the only one who didn't want to. When Lin Yatou was raised by me, she was so close to Baoyu. These two children were born as a pair, and they were inseparable. Besides, Lin Yatou's body is not good. Well, if anyone wants such a daughter-in-law, we can treat her sincerely. There is no one in the capital who loves Miss Lin more than me. Besides, it doesn’t matter if Baoyu marries Miss Lin. The scholarly family, with your brother-in-law Lin's supervision, he has also made progress in his studies."

Jia Amnesty kept nodding, agreeing with Jia Mu's words very much.

"I told your daughter-in-law during the day, and she didn't say anything, so she should agree. You agree, so it's easy to handle. I don't think we need to ask your brother-in-law Lin's intentions. In this way, tomorrow You just find a way to send a letter to the virtuous concubine in the palace, begging her to make a marriage proposal, directly ask the emperor to be a matchmaker, and no one will disobey after the marriage is certain."

Jia Zheng nodded repeatedly and gave Jia Mu a thumbs up. "Mother's trick is great!"

Mother Jia vomited quickly, feeling much better, and sent Jia Zheng to go back and rest quickly, just don't forget the important things for tomorrow.Jia Zheng nodded in bewilderment, and staggered back with the help of his maid.

Early the next morning, Jia Zhen from the East Mansion hurried to the door of Jia Zheng's house and stood guard.When the sun was three poles, Jia Zhengfang got up.Jia Zhen waited for Jia Zheng to finish dressing, then walked in with a smile and asked him, "How is it going?"

Jia Zheng frowned, raised his head and rubbed his head that was about to crack, nodded and said, "Don't worry, I talked very well with those colleagues yesterday. They promised to help Rong Rong, If there is no accident, it will be released today, and you can bring someone to pick him up at the prison gate."

"Really? That's great!" Jia Zhen cheered, and then bowed her body to praise Jia Zheng, "Don't worry about it, we are real relatives, unlike some people who are clearly in high positions, but why He is unwilling to give up the favor of helping others. If he would have said a word earlier, Brother Rong would have spent so many days in prison. He also said that I should be educated, and discipline my son and the servants. cut!"

Jia Zhen couldn't help sniffling contemptuously, is it great to be a big official?They didn't even give them the favor of a fellow clan, thanks to the fact that Ningguo Mansion always missed them when they had any good deeds!

Jia Zheng was suffering from a headache, so he sent Jia Zhen away, "Go and pick him up quickly."

Jia Zhen smiled and nodded, and hurriedly said goodbye.

After Jia Zheng drank the tea, he felt hungry and ordered someone to prepare a meal.At this time, Yinchuan came over crying and told Mrs. Jia Zhengwang that his condition was serious.

"What did you say?"

"Madam is not well. I woke up early this morning and vomited blood. I don't know what to say, and the servants can't understand." These servants are not good, but when Yinchuan thought that the people who used to be alive and well were about to die, he couldn't hate anything.

Jia Zheng narrowed his eyes and got up to leave, but his stomach growled uncomfortably.Jia Zheng felt ashamed, and annoyed, he sent Yin Chuan back first.After Jia Zheng finished his meal and was full, Fang reluctantly got up and went to his wife's house.As soon as I entered the room, I was greeted by a smell of medicine.Jia Zheng frowned in disgust, held his breath, and went into the back room.Mrs. Wang was lying on the couch, her eyes were rolling; her face was red, as if she had something urgent to say, but she couldn't say it.

Jia Zheng listened for a long time, but couldn't understand why, and finally got a little impatient. "what do you want to say in the end?"

Mrs. Wang shook her finger, lifted it up with difficulty and pointed to Jia Zheng's waist.Jia Zheng looked down, and there was a suet jade pendant around his waist.Jia Zheng tore off the jade pendant, wondering if Mrs. Wang wanted it.

Madam Wang shook her head.

Jia Zheng suddenly realized, raised his eyebrows and asked, "You want to talk about Baoyu?"

Madam Wang nodded.

Jia Zheng thought about it again, and then asked, "Are you worried about Baoyu's marriage?"

Madam Wang nodded again.

Jia Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, smiled, patted his wife's hand and said, "I know everything, don't worry, I will take care of it myself."

Tears welled up in Mrs. Wang's eyes, and she looked at Jia Zheng gratefully.

Jia Zheng persisted for a while, comforted Mrs. Wang, and then quickly escaped from the room that smelled of medicine.

Only then did Jia Zheng remember what Jia's mother had told him yesterday, and hurriedly changed into his official uniform, preparing to deliver a letter to Concubine Xiande.After he got everything dressed, Jia Zheng realized a big problem. He is just a small household inspector, how can he have the qualification to enter the palace?

Anxious, Jia Zheng wandered around the room, and finally decided to brazenly ask his elder brother.

……

Jia Amnesty went to morning in the early morning, finished his business, and went home in time for lunch.Today is different from the past, he went out from Rongguo Mansion in the morning, and went back to the new mansion directly at noon.The new mansion is less than two-thirds of the size of the Rongguo Mansion, but it is Langyuan Qionglou, dense and dense.Among the stately houses, there is no shortage of beautiful atmosphere of small bridges and flowing water in Jiangnan gardens.

After moving to a new residence, my mood is much brighter.After Jia She happily finished eating, he spent time with his wife and teased Ting'er's son, never tired of it.

Xing was a bit annoyed by Jia She, who was stuck at home every day. When Jia She was around, she didn't even have time to read quietly. "The master has no business to deal with?"

"No."

"It's okay for the master to drink with his colleagues. It's also good to enhance the relationship."

"No need." Jia Amnesty smiled and lifted Brother Can over his head, letting him ride on his neck.

"Then master can go out for a walk with Brother Can." Xing looked worriedly at the book in her hand, raised her head and smiled at Jia She.

Jia Amnesty looked at his wife, put Brother Can down, and let his nanny carry him to take a nap.

With a sullen face, Jia She moved closer to Xing's side, bumping his shoulder against Xing's side.

Xing looked at him strangely: "What do you mean, Master?"

"My husband found that you seem to be annoying me, so I came here to annoy you."

Seeing Jia She's mischievous expression, Xing was amused: "Master, you are not too young, don't imitate Brother Can's look, look... um... It's so strange."

"Is there?" Jia Amnesty brought his face closer, intentionally making Xing's eyes full of his face.

"Yes!" Xing's neck was tilted back, affirming.

Jia She took the opportunity to slap Xing's neck, and said with a smile, "Isn't it strange, you have to love me too, and you have to love only me!"

Xing looked at Jia She in surprise, and was stunned.

"I happen to be free in the afternoon. Didn't you promise brother-in-law Lin to visit Brother Lan earlier? Why don't you go to Qingshan Academy together today, so that you can send that child Cong'er. Go, go and change clothes!" Xing sent he said.

Jia She smiled and nodded. He really took off his clothes, but he didn't want to wear another one, so he pushed Xing Shi down...

The couple took a lunch break for half an hour, then got up to take a bath, and prepared to visit the new house together.At this time, someone from Shuntian Mansion sent a message.

"My lord ordered the younger one to come and inform Master Shangshu, so that I can ask for an idea."

Jia Amnesty nodded.

The officer continued: "Master said that today two or three acquaintances came to plead with him and asked him to release the two young masters of Ningguo Mansion earlier. Send the younger one to ask Master She what he means."

"Don't let it go. From now on I won't let you go if I don't speak up. As for how to explain it, let your master think about it." Jia Amnesty ordered unceremoniously.

The boy who delivered the message trembled three times, inexplicably afraid of the majesty of the Shangshu master.I don't know why, but for a moment just now, he actually felt that Master Xi was descending from the Ninth Five-Year Lord, and his aura was almost overwhelming.

The young man quickly turned his legs and went back to deliver a message to his master.

"What, he still told me to keep detaining people? Oh my God, did he tell me to sleep peacefully?" The Governor of Shuntian Mansion is not considered a petty official, but a serious third grade.However, he and Jia Amnesty have a good relationship, and the relationship is not bad, so it's not that they don't sell face to their friends.He has to think of a perfect way, which can not only clean himself up, but also frighten everyone in Rongguo Mansion as Jia Amnesty wished.

After all, he was careless in making friends!

This Jia Amnesty must have known that he could do it, so he deliberately gave this order to embarrass him. "Forget it," the governor of Shuntian Mansion sighed resignedly.After all, the Ningguo Mansion clan is all rotten to the bottom of the tree, a family of playboys with no ability at all, let alone any capable relatives.The only one who is powerful is Jia She from Rongfu, this wicked man is still his best friend, so he is nothing to be afraid of.As for those petty officials who begged for mercy, they couldn't get on the stage at all, so it would be good if he didn't give them face.

When Mr. Fu Yin thought about it this way, he was quite transparent, and quickly extended the sentence for Jia Rong and Jia Qiang and others.As for the food expenses after the additional sentence, Jia Amnesty had to pay for it, so that he would not lose too much.

……

Mrs. Xing heard about the government office and guessed, "It's probably because nephew Zhen couldn't wait any longer and went to beg your younger brother in private."

"Well, I thought so too, that's why I deliberately asked someone to give them additional punishment. This time I told them to taste what it means to lift a rock and hit their own feet. If it hurts, they will know that they regret it. If they regret it, they will soon regret it." It's time to be obedient."

Xing covered her stomach and smiled, then reached out and poked Jia She's chest: "Master, you are abusing your power, it's not good."

Jia She raised her eyebrows as a matter of course, and answered her: "Otherwise, what would I do as an official? I don't even have any preferential treatment or privileges. Who would do it?"

Xing sneered, and gave Jia She a thumbs up: "Master's words are becoming more and more unreasonable now."

"There are people who believe in crooked reasoning, and that's the truth." Jia She raised his eyebrows, teasing Xing Shi with words on purpose.

Mrs. Xing suddenly reported Brother Can in his arms, half-annoyed: "Don't hug him, Brother Can was taught by your bad father."

Jia She pursed her lips and smiled lightly, pulling Xingshi halfway on the pillow, and moved her thin lips to Xingshi's ear, "Don't worry, I'm only 'damaging' you alone."

A shy blush immediately climbed up Xing's cheeks and extended to the back of the ears.Xing stared at Jia She, got up and hugged Brother Can and said, "Mother will take you to visit the Xinfu, not anyone else."

"Don't," Jia Amnesty also hurriedly got up, wanting to join in the fun.

Suddenly, the old lady came in and said, "Master, the second master has come to see you."

Xing was surprised: "The news of the government office spread so quickly?"

Jia She smiled lightly and shook his head: "I'm afraid it's something else, you take the child for a walk first, I'll go back as soon as I go."

Mrs. Xing nodded, watched Jia She leave, and turned to look at Yingchun, a room full of maids gathered around her to try her hairpin.When Yingchun saw the eldest lady coming, she hurriedly put down the things in her hands to say hello.

Xing looked at Yingchun who was full of hairpins with a smile and said with a smile: "Choose a light one to wear, and wearing a phoenix crown on top of your head will be enough for you."

Yingchun blushed and nodded: "Mom is absolutely right!"

Xing turned to look at the various types of rouge and powder on the table, and said with a smile: "It's good to try this more, and pick the one that suits you best. But what kind of color does this lipstick look good on, you have to try it on in wedding clothes , you can’t find the best in this casual dress.”

Yingchun suddenly realized that what her mother said was absolutely right, what color should be used for this rouge and gouache, whether it is light or light, thick or thick, you have to wear clothes first and then match it.

"You are going to get married in two days. There are some things that you should learn earlier. Tonight, I will ask the nanny to teach you. Learn two more days, and I will tell you to be transparent. Once you enter the door, keep your man safe. It is serious to hold the housekeeping power."

"Save it, daughter!" Yingchun said with a blushing face.

"Well, don't be afraid, bear with it for the time being when you encounter difficult things, don't make impulsive decisions, ask someone to ask me later, and we can discuss it. After all, your mother's family decides for you. You have a plan in your heart. Those who should be filial in the husband's family should be filial, and the sisters-in-law should try their best to be easy-going, but if someone looks at you to provoke you and deliberately embarrass you, there is no need to save face for them!"

Xing Shi just gave these instructions along the way. Looking back, the day before Yingchun got married, she would inevitably have more to say.Recently, she always feels that there are endless things to say in her stomach, and she really wants to pass on all the experience of her life to Yingchun.

Xing felt that she would be a bit nagging, so she held back, smiled and told Yingchun to continue her work.On the other hand, she took brother Can and went out for a stroll, getting a general idea of ​​the layout of the new mansion.

Besides, Jia Zhen got Jia Zheng's instruction, and immediately took two empty carriages to the prison gate of Shuntian Mansion and waited to pick them up.

Jia Zhen waited for a full hour, but there was no one in sight, and she was very anxious.Then I thought about the certainty Jia Zheng said today, the matter should be [-]% sure, maybe this person will not be released until evening.So Jia Zhen waited until dark again, but no one came out.This time he couldn't bear it any longer, and asked someone to ask the cell boss for money.

"Master, we're out of luck this time. The cell boss said that our family was being targeted by a great man. The matter between the two masters is not a big deal at all. We just need to be locked up for a few days to learn a lesson. Who knows what happened today?" Someone came to Shuntian Mansion to take care of Uncle Rong, but happened to be seen by the inspectors from above. The lord suspected that our Rongguo Mansion used money to gain power, so he wanted to read a book. The master of Shuntian Mansion was worried about himself, how could he have the time to go? In charge of the two masters in the prison?"

"What?" Jia Zhen exclaimed, then slapped her thigh and scolded, "It's all because of the old uncle Zheng who promised me that something would be done, so I was distracted. The government is still being watched!"