[Red Mansion] Sir, I'm a rough man

Early the next morning, Yuyan was waiting outside the second gate, and when she saw Jia Wan, she said, "Master, Brother Qiang himself doesn't know who bought these things for."

Jia Wan knew that this kid loves to be clever, if he didn't gain anything, he would not be like this, so he didn't answer the conversation, and waited for him to continue.

Sure enough, Yuyan said: "The younger one asked about other things. Brother Qiang said, Master Zhen ordered that things must be of good quality. Even if you spend a little more money and travel to a few more places, you must not make up for it indiscriminately.

"I also said that if you really can't find it, don't worry, there are still two years left. If you encounter something that is not on the list, and it is exquisite and noble, just buy it."

There are still two years left!

Just looking at the details of the list, one can see that it is not adding makeup for others, but organizing the marriage at home. How many people need Jia Zhen to arrange the marriage?

If it was the second and third sister You and her like, it would be great if Jia Zhen could give a hundred and ten taels of money for marriage, so why bother?

In addition to the term "two years" - three years of mourning is actually 27 months, and now more than four months have passed, so there are still two years left?

Over the years, Jia Zhen treated him and Xichun as invisible people, and ignored him. There was no reason why she would suddenly be so interested, and she explained in detail that "they must be good, and they must not be used indiscriminately"...

If these things are indeed prepared for Xichun, then there can only be one reason, Jia Zhen has already found a home for Xichun, and that person's identity is very valuable.

It's just that these are just his guesses, or they may have nothing to do with Xichun.

After pondering for a while, he said: "You managed to trick Brother Qiang into going as soon as possible. When you get to the place, you don't have to save money for him. Just pick the good ones and buy whatever is expensive, and spend as much as you have."

Yu Yan chuckled, and said: "This little one has already found out, the uncle transferred 5000 taels of silver to Brother Qiang from the account, and asked him to go to Zhen's house in the south of the Yangtze River, and take another 2 taels... ...Don't worry, my little one will help Brother Qiang and spend all of the 5000 taels of silver before returning."

Jia Wan said: "If the Ningguo Mansion in the middle sends people to see Brother Qiang, they stop them."

Yu Yan patted her chest and promised: "When we get to that place, if they can find someone, it's because Yu Yan and I have no skills, and I have been with the Lord for so many years for nothing!"

Jia Wan said: "Don't be too careless, after all, there is still a Zhen family over there."

Yu Yan said indifferently: "In front of the master, what kind of figure is the Zhen family?"

Seeing Jia Wan's displeasure, he sneered again and said: "The little one lured Brother Qiang, and at the first stop, he went to the south of the Yangtze River, and left after receiving the money...it will definitely not spoil the business of the master."

Jia Wan nodded, didn't say anything more, gave him some money to spend on the road, and sent him off.

Sure enough, the next day, Jia Qiang came to bid farewell, saying that there happened to be a boat, which was spacious and fast, and could set off immediately. The safest thing is to leave the boat, so I dare not delay.

Jia Wan didn't know where this "safe" boat came from, so it wouldn't pierce it naturally, so he gave them a few casual instructions, gave them some Cheng Yi, and sent them away.

For the remaining few days, Jia Wan and Liu Xianglian looked at several houses and shops. Since they had enough money, they didn't need to think about it, so they easily picked a house and three shops and bought them directly.

These shops are still under the name of Liu Xianglian. Jia Wan gave him a [-]% bonus to help him take care of them. Now they are being redecorated. At that time, they will open a silk and satin shop, a tailor shop and a rouge and gouache shop.

As soon as the idea came out, Liu Xianglian laughed for a while. In his opinion, opening a shop is of course opening a hotel, a tea house, etc. What does a big man do for opening these sissy shops?

Let Jia play with contempt: How can this kind of straight man know that from ancient times to the present, women's money is the best earned?

Just a simple account with him.

Based on his contacts in Jiangnan, or Lin Ruhai's position in Jiangnan, what he wants is not only the best in quality and the latest in style, but also almost all at cost prices. How can the profits in it be comparable to others?

You don't have to worry about shipping the goods. The Cao Gang is now being rectified and obedient. It's just a matter of one sentence to help transport some things... All they have to do is to arrange the stewards, accountants, and assistants.

Wouldn't it be easier to make money while lying down like this than to open some teahouse or restaurant?

In the past few days, Ningguo Mansion has become much cleaner.

First, Qin Keqing was ill, not to mention any illness, but she was too lazy to move and didn't want to eat.

Jia Zhen found five or six imperial physicians in a row, looked at them in turn, and they had everything they said, so she took this prescription today and that prescription tomorrow, and her illness not only did not get better, but even worse.

Then there is Third Sister You, after being rebuked by him, Third Sister You did not "suddenly wake up", but broke the pot and threw it all out. It's all gone.

Because Yuyan was gone, Jia Wan picked two more young servants for himself, one was diligent and talkative, and did things in a down-to-earth manner, and the other was quick-footed and sweet-hearted.

Yin Jiawan didn't have the talent for naming names, and he didn't bother to rack his brains to think about them. Based on their birthdays, one was called April and the other May.

About Qin Keqing, Jia Wan just raised his mouth, and Wuyue spit it out like beans poured out of a bamboo tube: "There are people everywhere in the mansion, who can hide the matter of Grandma Xiaorong and uncle ?

"A few years ago, Jiao Da got drunk and yelled out in public. Lord, think about it, what kind of a thing is that Jiao Da, the master's servants don't pay attention to people, even he knows, hehe Who else in the house doesn't know?

"Our Grandma You is used to forbearance. Back then, she pretended she didn't see what happened with Second Sister You, Uncle Rong, and Brother Rong. Let alone this? She knocked out her teeth and swallowed it. What else can I do?

"Brother Rong has a temper, but he doesn't even dare to fart in front of the uncle, so he directs at Grandma Xiao Rong. The nose is not the nose, and the eyes are not the eyes. Last month, Grandpa Zhen gave Grandma Xiao Rong one The parrot, when he turned around, he quietly wrung the neck."

"Not only do we all know, but it's also spread outside, but those two masters thought they were hiding everything, and they just took off their pants and farted.

"Our uncle is the head of the clan, and he takes care of everything in the clan, but Grandma Xiaorong's brother went to the clan to learn such a trivial matter, so he just made a detour and took Baoyu's way to get in... You say it's ridiculous Laughing? I heard that my in-laws are still trying to save 20 taels of silver for Shuxiu, so they can only be used as things, and there is nothing here to help."

Wu Yue finally said: "Speaking of Grandma Xiao Rong's illness, it's not the first time, it was posted once a few years ago, and later the eldest girl was chosen to accompany the princess in the palace, and she recovered after the happy event .I don’t want to post it again now.”

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Because there was no gambling in the past few days, the people who came to Ningguo Mansion to practice "archery" dispersed early.

Jia Zhen had just sent away an imperial physician, and was anxiously asking Jia Rong to go to Rongguo Mansion to order good ginseng for Qin Keqing's medicine, when Jia Wan came over.

After chatting casually for a few words, it was natural to talk about Jia Qiang's errand. Jia Wan said: "I was negligent before. Sea ships are not always available, and almost every time they arrive in Hong Kong, they will It was snatched up. If you go there by chance, you won’t get anything, let alone expensive things like clocks, screens, and dioramas.

"I actually forgot to tell Yu Yan that if there are any that I can't buy, I should take out the things in my storage and use them first."

Jia Zhen asked in amazement, "What's in your vault?"

This kid is young, but his tone is not small, and he still has "Curry" things!

Jia joked: "To put it bluntly, who is the richest in the world? It's not the one sitting on the dragon chair, but the salt merchant and the sea merchant.

"Although I don't pay much attention to these things, when I'm by the master's side, good things come to the door when I sit still, why are they not willing to see the master or let me say a good word next to me?

"Although I rejected most of them, there are quite a few left over. After a few years, I dare not say anything else. Sister Xichun has saved up most of the dowry. They are all good things that I have never seen outside. If If you search deliberately, you may not be able to find one in three or five years... Not to mention, I heard that there are not many gemstone mirrors that are taller than a person. I heard that there are not many in the palace. gone."

His tone was very casual, but Jia Zhen couldn't sit still, and said: "Since you have saved so many good things, why don't you transport them to the capital?"

Jia joked: "Sister is still young, what's the rush? Now that I'm keeping my filial piety, there's no need to worry. When my sister is out of filial piety and married, I'll buy some fashionable silks and satins from Jiangnan and ship them over together." , it will take at most a year to prepare... At that time, the public only needs to add some farm shop population, and it will be more decent than anyone else."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Shi Chen and got up, saying: "I have invited Liu Erlang to drink tea, so I won't bother brother any more, and I will take my leave."

Not far from the door, Jia Zhen hurriedly chased him out, saying, "Second brother, wait a minute, I have something to say to you."

Jia Wan was confused and pulled back by him, asking, "What's the matter?"

Jia Zhen coughed dryly and said, "To tell you the truth, those things were bought for Xichun."

Jia joked: "Brother, don't fool me. The dowry has to be carefully saved year after year. How can you buy it now? What's more, my sister is still in filial piety, and she is not engaged..."

He said again: "Brother, don't try to coax my things away. I only saved my things for Sister Xichun alone. If my brother wants to embezzle one or two, that's fine, but absolutely nothing else."

After she got up and wanted to leave, Jia Zhen blurted out, "Who says she's not engaged yet?"

As soon as the words came out, he felt a little regretful, coughed dryly, and said: "You don't know, my brother found a family for her earlier, but before I made a decision, my father passed away, and now I have made an agreement with that family. When you have filial piety, you will get married."

It was strange that Jia Wan believed him, and asked, "Which one? Which one?"

Jia Zhen said impatiently: "Kids, worry so much about what to do, hurry up and bring your things back, and I will add or subtract more, so as not to miss your sister's important business."

Jia Wan snorted coldly and said, "If my brother doesn't say anything, then forget it."

Make a gesture and turn around to leave.

Jia Zhen hurriedly pulled him back again, and said: "It's really for Xichun...Forget it, it's okay to tell you, the one who likes Xichun is His Majesty's brother, His Royal Highness Prince Zhongshun."

Jia Wan looked cold, and said: "I remember that Prince Zhongshun already has a princess."

And meat and vegetables are not taboo, I don't know how many fans have been raised outside.

Jia Zhen looked a little embarrassed, and said: "Although she is only a side concubine, it is not considered to have buried her. If she was not brought up by the nuns in the palace, the prince would still look down on her!"

He coaxed again: "Concubine Zhongshun is not in good health, and she has been raised by Zhuangzi all year round. As soon as Xichun enters, she can take care of the house, and the prince said that when the concubine is gone, she will be straightened up immediately. She is a real concubine, and we will see you in the future." If you lose her, you still have to kowtow, what a blessing is this?"

Jia Wan knew that Jia Zhen was shameless, but he didn't expect him to be so shameless. He said coldly, "I don't agree with this marriage!"

Jia Zhen also changed her color, and said with a cold snort: "Elder brother is like a father. Now that your father is gone, I am the one who decides your marriage. You can agree or disagree! If you really think about your sister, you should hurry up." Bringing those things back is also your sister's dignity!"

After finishing speaking, he ignored Jia Wan, hurried out, and told the manager: "Hurry down to the south of the Yangtze River, and chase Brother Qiang back, don't buy those things first!"