The Royal Merchant of the Red Chamber

When Wang Xifeng heard the words, he hesitated for a while.Her original mind was only to live a good life with Jia Lian, and then take care of her body, and leave an heir to the Jia family in the future, which can be regarded as her due diligence.But now it seems that her thoughts are not going to work.

Xue Pan looked coldly at the embarrassment on Wang Xifeng's face, snorted softly, and said, "In the past, you never listened to the kind words my mother advised you. Originally, I didn't like to deal with such bad things about your family, but it looks like you For the sake of mother's niece, it's not good to leave you alone and suffer in the mansion. Let me ask you again, do you still want to make peace with Jia Lian?"

When Wang Xifeng heard this, his heart tightened.The silk handkerchief in his hand was quietly clenched.

Madam Xue glared at Xue Pan, stretched out her hand and patted the back of Wang Xifeng's hand, and persuaded softly: "Your elder brother is originally a man's family, and he is used to being mischievous on weekdays. He will inevitably talk in a wrong way. You don't have to pay attention to her. It's better to treat your own It is good to speak out.”

Wang Xifeng pursed her lips in embarrassment, and sighed softly: "What can I say? If it is really reconciled, it will be rumored in the future that I, the granddaughter-in-law, is reluctant to part with my husband for my dowry. What reputation?"

When Xue Pan heard it, he knew there was something going on.Immediately smiled and said: "It's not difficult. As long as you make up your mind, I should take care of other things, and I will definitely not let outsiders pay attention to whether you are here."

After a pause, he continued: "What's more, living at home requires you to be light and comfortable. You care too much about others' opinions and tongues, and you are exhausted physically and mentally. Why bother?"

Wang Xifeng was silent for a long while, then let out a bit of annoyance, and said, "This matter is very important, please allow me to think carefully for two days."

While talking, Ping'er came in with the freshly brewed medicine and said in a low voice, "Grandma, take the medicine."

Wang Xifeng frowned in disgust, and drank the short-term medicine in one gulp.Ping'er immediately handed the fructose that had been prepared to Wang Xifeng, and Wang Xifeng took one and put it in his mouth.The fresh and sweet taste of fructose permeated the mouth immediately, dispelling the bitterness of the soup.

Seeing this, Mrs. Xue inevitably shook her head sadly, and said in a low voice: "I think you were such a strong and capable person back then. You wished you could go to war on horseback. But now you have become like this. It hurts to look at it.”

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng sniffed even more sadly.In fact, being weak is the next best thing. The most difficult thing is that the people in the house now, except for Jia Mu, almost everyone uses her as a thorn in their side, especially Mrs. Xing in the big house, relying on her seniority, It's her serious mother-in-law again, who makes things difficult for her everywhere, always making things difficult for her.

That Jia Lian really didn't dare to tease the maids in front of her, but he always used her to make her famous, and he couldn't have sex as an excuse to go out and fool around.Either from Bao Er's family or from Li San's family, whether there are many girls or young girls, all dirty and smelly things are drawn into his arms.Sometimes she would ask Grandpa to stay in the courtyard of the Grandpa on the pretext that the old man had something to do. Although Wang Xifeng didn't say anything, he knew that Jia Lian must be looking for that bitch Qiutong...

Thinking of this, she wiped her face tiredly. These words were so bad that she didn't feel ashamed to tell her aunt.

If it is said that after the incident with Second Sister You, Wang Xifeng still wanted Jia Lian to change with all her heart and soul, so that they could live a better life.By now, the enthusiasm for that idea has also been consumed.What's more, she also has a sister Qiao, and now the mansion is getting worse and worse, she watched coldly, the masters and servants in the mansion are all doing wasting and tossing.I can do whatever I want to die.Unfortunately, Sister Qiao is a pure and innocent girl, she must not let their kind of people get tired.

Wang Xifeng thought about it, a flash of determination flashed in his eyes, he took Mrs. Xue's hand and said in a low voice: "Auntie, I am in a difficult situation now, even though I want to leave this house, there is no way out. I can only beg my aunt, because my father For the sake of this, save me—even if it’s me, I’m actually fine, I still think about Qiaojie, she’s an innocent girl, and now the old man sells Yingchun girl to Sun Shaozu for a little money. I guess it's all the same. I don't want Sister Qiao to have any embarrassment when talking about kissing in the future."

When Mrs. Xue heard Wang Xifeng's words, she was both surprised and happy.The joy is that Wang Xifeng finally figured it out after all this trouble.She was so surprised that if she really followed her son's advice and left, in the future Wang Xifeng, a reconciled woman with a daughter, would be enough for her to live.

Xue Pan didn't have these thoughts, so he immediately acknowledged the matter with a pat on his chest, and told Wang Xifeng to wait patiently, at least half a year, at most a year, he will definitely finish the matter, and won't cause any embarrassment to Wang Xifeng Indecent gossip.

Having said this, everyone chatted a little more to cover up.The mandarin ducks also came back from Yihong Courtyard, so Mrs. Xue went to the main hall to bid farewell to Mother Jia and the others on the pretext that there were too many things at home.Jia Mu and others stayed for a while, then got up and sent them out.

When she walked out of the Rongfu, Qingwen, who was in a sickly body, ran over from inside, kowtowed three times to Mrs. Xue on her knees, and then stood silently behind Jiamu.

Madam Xue sighed softly, turned and got into the carriage.

This matter also passed away silently.It was not until a few days later that Jia Baoyu found Xue Pan to practice before leaving, and told the follow-up of this matter in a few words.

"Qingwen and Xiren have asked me to send them back to the old lady's house. From what the old lady said, these girls are getting older. She just helps them to see each other and find a good family for them to marry. It was not in vain for them to wait on me. Later, Grandma Lai went to the old lady's house and asked Qingwen to give it to their grandson. The old lady thought that Zuo Qingwen was also recommended by Grandma Lai, so she asked her to lead him this time. It was fate to leave, so I agreed."

"As for Sheyue and Qiuwen, since my wife likes it, I decided to send it to my wife's house. The rest of the maids were also given to several younger sisters. Now there are only a few rough girls in Yihong Courtyard. Let the girl clean up. I think about it and I won't be able to come back. That's fine."

As Jia Baoyu said, he held up his wine glass to respect Xue Pan and said, "Big Brother helped me take care of this matter, and now we can have such a happy ending. I'm here to offer a glass of wine to Big Brother to express my gratitude."

Xue Pan immediately responded, and sighed: "If you leave this time, there will be no time to come back. I don't know if there will be a day for our brothers to meet again."

When Jia Baoyu heard this, he couldn't help feeling sad and lingering in his heart.

Lin Mozhi on the side smiled silently, and said, "This is not a difficult task. Although the road to the southwest is far away and difficult, it is only for ordinary people. Pan'er's family's property spreads all over the north and south, and there is the Holy Majesty to back you up." If you miss it in the future, you might as well go out for a walk. One is to relax, and the other is to see how Baoyu is doing business there."

Jia Baoyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately said: "It's a good thing. Big brother has never been there, and the seasons are like spring, and the flowers are always in bloom. It's really a good place where only gods in the sky can live."

"Then didn't you become a god in the past?" Zhen Baoyu laughed and said, "But it is true. The ancients also said that they only envy mandarin ducks and not immortals. Now that you have Prince Zhongyong to accompany you, you may be as good as a god. Roughly the same?"

Jia Baoyu blushed, looked at Zhen Baoyu uncomfortably, and said awkwardly: "Brother Zhen is making fun of me now, it doesn't matter, when you get married and start a business in the future, I will also find your wife to tell you about your embarrassing things in the past." It's good to do it together..."

Everyone laughed knowingly, switching glasses in an instant, and the banquet became more and more enjoyable.

The meal lasted until the moon was in the middle of the sky, and everyone just left after enjoying themselves.

Early the next morning, Jia Baoyu quietly left the capital under the escort of Prince Zhongyong and a group of guards.It was a good day when everyone in the Jia family celebrated Jia Zheng's first promotion to a foreign post and held a feast to celebrate.

On the same day, it was reported from Rongguo Mansion that a dead crabapple in Yihong Courtyard actually bloomed at this time.Everyone is another gossip of snakes and scorpions.When the news spread from the stick to the palace, Tu Zhen sneered and said, "It's strange, why all these weird things in Beijing are all from their house."

As he spoke, he cursed in disbelief: "Back then, a brother with a title of jade was brought out of the mother's womb. Who wouldn't know the absurdity? Now that a crabapple plant has been resurrected from the dead, I'm not afraid that there will be too many strange orders, and it will be born again. ACCIDENT."

Xue Pan listened silently.Therefore, the nobles of the Tian family in the feudal dynasty, the most taboo thing is this kind of ghosts and gods.Everyone in Jia's family became more and more confused. It doesn't matter if this kind of thing happened once or twice, but now it's such a sensitive time, even if something happened, they should keep it low-key and conceal it.Their family is so good that they are afraid that others will not know, and the noisy people in the city will know about it.

But having said that, it was also because the Rongguo Mansion was not strict, and all the maids and servants liked to talk.

While Tu Zhen was speaking, he glanced sideways at Xue Pan, and snorted coldly: "I see that their house is relying on your power, and I know that for your sake, no matter how angry I am, I won't copy them all over the house." Because of the beheading."

Such cruel words were said without hesitation, and Tu Zhen was really angry this time.Xue Pan sighed softly, walked behind Tu Zhen, stroked his back and smoothed his hair.

"It's just that a group of people who were already confused did another stupid thing, not once or twice. Why are you so angry? It also implicated me. Is it possible that I can still come with them Can you cheat you?"

Tu Zhen snorted coldly, turned his head away and did not speak.

Xue Pan continued: "Isn't it just that Prince Zhongshun secretly lobbied the four kings and eight princes to cause chaos? It's not unusual for him to have such ideas and methods. He hasn't caused you trouble for so many years? I haven't seen you get so angry of?"

"How can it be the same?" Tu Zhen raised his eyebrows, and said irritably: "In the past, he used to make troubles in the court, covered up with water, and blocked by soldiers. Naturally, I am not afraid of him. Now he is doing it to me with your reputation. Consumption, why don't you give up?"

During this period of time, under the stirring of rumors from interested people, there have been more and more rumors slandering Xue Pan. Even if Tu Zhen ordered the stick to arrest him with all his strength, he couldn't suppress it.This feeling of being powerless to see a loved one trapped in a trap has made Tu Zhen more irritable recently.In addition to keeping a little restraint in front of Xue Pan and not losing his temper, even Dai Quan, who is the best at guessing the holy will, was scolded by Tu Zhen several times.Others don't need to talk about it.

Seeing Tu Zhen's face turned blue, Xue Pan chuckled disapprovingly, and said, "You're just joking, I've been scolded since I came to Beijing, why don't I know that I still have a reputation? Word?"

Stupid dumb.Then I heard Xue Pan continue to say: "The so-called rumors and rumors only hurt those who are not powerful enough. Back then, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin murdered his brother and put his father under house arrest. Didn't he see how many people scolded him to death? Why? It's just It’s because the blade in someone’s hand is sharper than someone’s tongue.”

Tu Zhen looked at Xue Pan thoughtfully, Xue Pan shrugged his shoulders, and said indifferently: "Nowadays there are rumors in Beijing, so what? I still eat well and dress well, and no one is in the way." I enjoy myself. This is power. Only weak people can talk and chatter and arrange others. Really capable people are busy doing things, who cares about them?"

As Xue Pan said, he shook Tu Zhen's head and asked seriously: "Could it be that the Holy One doesn't want to do things seriously, but instead puts his mind on talking with them?"

"If this is the case, the Holy One is too self-willed and depraved."

Tu Zhen was silent for a long time, then suddenly burst into laughter, hugged Xue Pan into his arms and patted him on the back with a smile, "My Pan'er is still the most transparent, I can't even compare to him!"

Xue Pan twitched the corners of his lips contentedly, and continued to smile: "But I don't want to talk to him because I don't want to talk to him, but I can't let them talk so wantonly. Isn't it just cursing, who is afraid of others, the Holy Majesty looks at me, Within three days, I will definitely wipe out those who dare to scold us in Beijing."

Tu Zhen asked in amazement, "What can you do?"

Xue Pan pursed his lips and smiled mysteriously, but remained silent.

The next day, people in Beijing who were accustomed to buying newspapers and reading information suddenly found that today's newspapers were different from those in the past. There were no advertisements or comments on current events, and the front and back sides of the entire newspaper were replaced with gossip news.Counting from a certain prince who was well-known among the people, the concubine and concubine in their backyard were fighting for power. The eldest wife killed the younger wife’s cub, and the younger wife instigated the aunt to drug the eldest wife. Elope with someone lonely...

Then there are some incorruptible officials and Hanlin Qingliu in everyone's impression. They usually look dignified in front of everyone, but they accept bribes in private, criticize their subordinates, are greedy for beauty, love extravagance... and so on. When Xue Pan exposed all of them, he was swept away in an instant.After two or three days like this, no one in Beijing talked about the emperor's plan to abolish the harem, but instead talked about these gossip news on the dark side.

In Zhongxin Hou's study room, Xue Pan put his feet on the big rosewood case, and in front of him was Lian Ying who respectfully opened his mouth to report. "I'd like to report to Young Master, no one in Beijing is talking about the Holy Majesty's abolition of the Six Palaces anymore."

Xue Pan sneered, and said: "Throughout the ages, the so-called people have always talked about the embarrassing things about being an official. What's more, these things are true and are closely related to them. Compared with who the emperor chooses as his wife, these things Naturally, it can arouse their curiosity even more."

As Xue Pan spoke, he commanded with a contented face: "Pass my order, and tomorrow will spread the news that Prince Zhongshun ordered his subordinates to embezzle money from ink repairs to build river channels, so that last year the flood flooded the Jiangnan area."

Lian Ying hooked the corners of his mouth in admiration, nodded and said: "No."

Xue Pan chuckled, and said in a low voice, "Play with me, you won't even know how many eyes Prince Ma has."