The Agricultural Tycoon of the Red House

"You threatened me because of this?" Jia Lian tilted her head and looked at Xue Pan amusedly.

Xue Pan panicked, and hurriedly explained that he didn't mean it that way, he just wanted to do things with Lian's second brother wholeheartedly, and he was afraid that he would disagree, so he made such a bad move.Xue Pan explained a lot, and seeing that Jia Lian hadn't responded, he raised his hand and was about to slap himself on the mouth.

Jia Lian scolded him to stop, squinted at the spectators in Hualiu Lane, turned around and left.

Xue Pan still didn't understand why, seeing Jia Lian was leaving, he thought Jia Lian didn't want to talk to him, so he chased after him.At this moment, Jia Lian left Hualiu Lane and turned into a small street with few people.Jia Lian originally wanted to talk about Xue Pan in this secluded place, but Xue Pan was more anxious to clear up the misunderstanding with Jia Lian, chasing after him.Jia Lian stopped a step suddenly, and Xue Pan ran away in a flash.Xue Pan was very happy about this, turned around and blocked Jia Lian's way with his arm.

Hehehe...

Xue Pan's opening remarks were a smirk, which was really silly, but in the eyes of caring people, it was a bit wretched.

"Don't go, I swear, I can abandon my womanhood and follow you wholeheartedly!" Xue Pan raised his hand to make an oath, completely unaware that his words would be misunderstood.

"Too lazy to listen." Jia Lian wanted to test Xue Pan's determination, so he should not, and ruthlessly passed him by.

Xue Pan hurriedly ran again, stopped again, and giggled again. This time, he was about to open his mouth when a figure suddenly jumped out and hit him on the shoulder with a stick.

While cooperating with beating Xue Pan, this person yelled words like this: "In broad daylight, how dare you molested a gentleman of a good family!"

"Ouch!" Xue Pan staggered two steps, leaned against the wall with his hands on his shoulders, and turned to look at the person who attacked him.This person is very handsome, about the same age as him, and he speaks with a tone, like an opera singer, but judging from his appearance and the way he plays, he should be an actor.

Jia Lian felt angry and funny when he heard the tone and the content of his words.

"Who are you, I'm talking to my second brother, what are you doing!" Xue Pan rubbed his shoulders very unhappily, and raised his hands full of ruffian.

Xue Pan's behavior caused even more misunderstandings.

"Under Liu Xianglian," Liu Xianglian finished introducing herself, and rushed to Jia Lian, intending to protect Jia Lian, "Don't play tricks on me, just now I clearly saw you blocking the son's way several times, intending to tease him. Seeing that my road is uneven, if you type it out, you will be afraid, call someone second brother, will he be your second brother? Don't be shameless!"

Xue Pan opened his mouth in shock, and pointed at Liu Xianglian with shaking fingers, "You bastard... come here, beat him away!"

"Come on, I'll fight one at a time! I only regret that I didn't bring a sword with me today, otherwise I will kill you without leaving a piece of armor!" Liu Xianglian shouted at the dozen or so servants over there holding the half-foot-long bamboo pole in her hand. He also slandered: This stupid overlord is indeed a hooligan, and he brought so many people with him when he went out!

Most of the servants who accompanied him were from Jia Lian, and four or five belonged to Xue Pan, but they all followed Lord Jia's entourage and did not dare to make mistakes.This matter really depends on Lord Hou's attitude, they will move again.There's no way, it's not that they don't want to be loyal to Uncle Xue, it's that their master is too unreliable and listens to Lord Jia for everything.

Xue Pan was in a hurry, "What are you all standing there for, didn't you hear me?"

"Hahaha, I think your followers are useless. Seeing that I am powerful, I am afraid." Liu Xianglian laughed boldly, with the demeanor of a hero.

Xue Pan was angry and embarrassed, and ran up to Jia Lian, asking him to explain clearly, but Liu Xianglian stopped him with a bamboo pole.

"Keep your distance!" Liu Xianglian finished scolding Xue Pan angrily, then turned her head and smiled at Jia Lian, "Young master, you should leave quickly."

As soon as the words fell, Liu Xianglian's eyes froze.Liu Xianglian used to come from a noble family anyway, with a discerning eye, he stared awkwardly at the clothes of the person in front of him, the clothes were made of high-quality Suzhou embroidery, and the jade pendant on his waist was worth at least a thousand taels.He was far away just now, so he didn't pay attention to this body.This son's clothes are so good, he must have a very simple family background.Look at that stupid overlord again, although the clothes are rich and noble, but the materials used can still be carefully distinguished, not as good as this young man's.No matter how stupid that idiot is, he probably wouldn't mess with someone with a family background.

"Young Master Liu, you misunderstood, he is indeed my cousin." Jia Lian looked at Liu Xianglian, and he felt quite embarrassed by this misunderstanding.He was so 'weak' that people thought he was the one being molested?This misunderstanding really made him uncomfortable, but those who don't know it are not guilty.What's more, Liu Xianglian's act of "rescuing each other with righteousness" is very commendable. After all, in this day and age, everyone can't take care of their own livelihood. How many people will come out and take risks to control others?In ancient times, there were actually very few people who were truly chivalrous and nosy.What is sung in operas is often things that people yearn for but are not common.

Liu Xianglian slapped herself on the forehead annoyed, and hurriedly saluted and apologized to Jia Lian. "Blame my poor eyesight. I just left the house after a hangover in Yihong Courtyard. My mind is a little confused and my eyesight is not good. Please forgive me."

"It's a good quality that you are willing to help others." Jia Lian smiled politely.

Seeing that he was not surprised, Liu Xianglian breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately turned into a bold and generous style of the big house, and said to Xue Pan: "I misunderstood just now, and please don't take offense to this brother. Then I will bid farewell!"

"Wait, what do you mean, you are so polite and polite to my second brother, why are you so perfunctory to me! You hit me with that stick just now, and your apology is too casual." Xue Pan was dissatisfied with Liu Xianglian had two attitudes, and she was so angry that she hummed.

"What do you think?" Liu Xianglian was also angry, he just didn't like Xue Pan's wretched look, if he didn't do things wretched, he would have misunderstood?Also sincerely apologize to him, bah!

Xue Pan was frightened by Liu Xianglian's aura, and leaned over to Jia Lian, "Second Brother Lian, look at him!"

Jia Lian found out that there were still people who were afraid of Xue Pan, so he laughed a few times and suddenly had an idea, so he asked Liu Xianglian to sit in Baihui Tower and have a cup of tea.As for Xue Pan, it was completely ignored.

Inside the Parkway Building.

Three handsome young men with different looks and looks sat around the table.

It was the first time for Liu Xianglian to come to such an elegant place, and she turned her head to look around strangely, seeing some calligraphy and paintings by famous masters on the wall, she was very fond of them.Just pick up a picture, it is enough for him to eat, drink and fight for righteousness in this life.

Then, Liu Xianglian opened his phoenix eyes and stared at the red plate of fruit with fresh drops on the table. "Is this a strawberry?" Liu Xianglian looked at Jia Lian first, and immediately took one into her mouth when she got permission, "So it tastes like this! It's sweet and sour, it's really a good thing. Thank you for your hospitality, otherwise I would I'm afraid I won't be able to eat such rich things in my life. By the way, I still don't know your brother's name?"

"Come to Baihui Building, you don't even know my second brother's name? Huh!" Xue Pan laughed dissatisfied.

Jia Lian scolded Xue Pan and reported the source to Liu Xianglian with a smile.

When Liu Xianglian came to Baihui Building, although she had expected it in her heart, she never expected that she would actually see the real person of Lord Jia Hou, so she hurriedly got up and bowed, "I have admired Lord Hou very much for carrying out many political actions, improving people's livelihood, and helping the poor people. In the midst of water life. Lord Jia Hou is a true hero in the court, and Liu is lucky to meet a real person today."

"You don't have to be polite, take your seat." Jia Lian had limited time, so he went straight to the point and said to Liu Xianglian, "It's fate to meet you by chance today. Just now I saw you severely reprimanded my cousin, and you were upright and shouted I see it very well. I don’t know how you make a living now, are you satisfied with the current situation, if possible, would you like to find a job with me? I will leave for Suzhou in a few days, and I will follow this burden. I am afraid that I will not have the energy to discipline you. Lost, if you want, you can go with me. Brother Liu has some skills, one can protect us on the road, and the other can watch this bastard for me."

Xue Pan stared, pursed his mouth, unable to speak.

Liu Xianglian didn't expect that the other party would use her when she first met, she hesitated for a while, not knowing how to answer.

"We have to leave tomorrow, and time is tight, so this remark was abrupt. Brother Liu can go back and think about it. If he wants to wait at the gate of the city tomorrow, it's fine. If he doesn't want to come, it's fine."

After Jia Lian finished explaining, he took Xue Pan to leave in a hurry.Xue Pan foolishly followed Jia Lian all the way to Rongfu, and refused to leave if he refused.

"If Second Brother Lian doesn't agree to let me go south with you, I'll sleep at the gate of Rong Mansion tonight and won't leave."

When Jia Lian heard that Jingxin was back, he would take care of him there, so he lifted his robe, got out of the car, and went straight away.

Xue Pan was dumbfounded, his second brother Lian also taught him not to be lustful, but to do business.Now he really wanted to do something serious, but Lian's second brother left because of his "female sex".His life is so miserable!

Xing'er smiled and said to Xue Pan: "Uncle Xue hasn't reacted yet?"

"What?" Xue Pan asked angrily.

"Liu Xianglian, since Second Master Lian is willing to let Liu Xianglian accompany him and let him discipline Uncle Xue, do you think he agrees with you?"

"Ah, yes!" Xue Pan suddenly shouted, scolding himself for being stupid, and happily ran home to report the good news to his mother and sister.

Little did they know that Aunt Xue was in Rongfu at this time.Aunt Xue knew that Jia Lian was going south, so she sent a lot of practical things, such as water bags, and many medicinal materials for trauma and body repair.

Aunt Xue met Jia Mu, and after a few words of chat, she resigned voluntarily for fear of offending her, and went to Mrs. Wang's place.

At the beginning, Aunt Xue had scrupled severely because of Mrs. Wang's fault.Now that Mrs. Wang is in such a miserable situation, it can be regarded as a great retribution, even if Aunt Xue wants to be angry with her, she can't get angry.After all, they are sisters, and there are only two of them left in Jingzhong Wang's family. If they don't support each other, do they still have to bear grudges for a lifetime?

When Mrs. Wang heard that Aunt Xue was coming, her dull expression finally relaxed a bit, and she met the guest with the support of the maids.

Aunt Xue saw that Mrs. Wang was haggard and dark-faced, she couldn't help her nose sore, and she felt very uncomfortable. "Elder Sister!" Aunt Xue called softly, and personally wrapped Mrs. Wang to sit down.When I held her arm, I felt light and light, as if there was nothing in the sleeve.

"How did you end up like this? You're so skinny." Aunt Xue held Mrs. Wang's hand in tears.

On that side, Jin Chuan, Caiyun and others worriedly complained to Aunt Xue, saying that Mrs. Wang had not eaten seriously for nearly two months.

"Sister, why are you doing this?"

Mrs. Wang was shaken with a dull expression, and was finally moved by Aunt Xue's repeated crying and questioning, and she shed tears. "I'd rather die than live. They've been expecting me to die."

"Eldest sister, why are you so hard on it? Think about Baoyu and Yuanchun, you shouldn't be like this." Aunt Xue said sadly.

Mrs. Wang turned her head slowly, and looked at her with red eyes: "Yuan Chunzao alienated me, and I don't agree with me. Baoyu? The old lady hasn't let me see him for a long time. The only time I saw him was when my sister celebrated her birthday two days ago. , but didn’t let me have a chance to talk to Baoyu in private. The child seemed to be afraid of me, and when he saw me, he only flinched and saluted, and he was not very friendly. As for your brother-in-law, oh, I won’t say much, he longed for it I die."

"Sister, don't think so. Don't blame my sister for saying unappealing things. If you are really good for the two children, can they separate from you? What you did wrong before, even if it was wrong, don't deny it. Let's Only by admitting your mistakes frankly, awakening yourself, and earnestly correcting your mistakes, can you get the understanding of others. Could it be that you want the pair of children you raised to be raised by others in the end? Even for them, you can’t let it go. As for Brother-in-law, I think he is just like that. As long as you don’t make mistakes, don’t be annoying to the old lady, behave like a new daughter-in-law, and treat each other with sincerity, I don’t believe that people’s hearts are made of iron. If you use your sincerity, you will definitely impress them. As long as you please the old lady, why are you afraid of your brother-in-law?

Mrs. Wang was stunned by Aunt Xue's words for a moment, but she couldn't accept it after all. She cried and sneered, but she didn't say anything about changing and working hard.

Aunt Xue was a little disappointed, but she couldn't expect her sister, who had been dead for a long time, to suddenly become better.Take it slow, maybe it will be fine.Thinking back to her back then, she was quick and quick to do things, and her scenery was boundless. Except for the old lady who didn't care much about things in Rongfu, she was the only one who had the final say.At that time, the eldest sister made her envious, but now...

Aunt Xue was sighing, but she shook her head helplessly and left.

As soon as the man left, a maid slipped out of Mrs. Wang's courtyard to report to Jia Mu.

Seeing that Mrs. Wang was really honest this time, Jia's mother hurriedly called Jia Lian to explain.It would be a lie to say that she doesn't feel sorry for the second room, even if they are assholes and disappointing, they are still her second son and daughter-in-law.

Jia Lian heard that Jia's mother used all the words to describe Datong, and she only responded with one sentence: "It's just right to be honest."

Seeing him like this, Jia's mother was a little discouraged. "That's all. You have to leave tomorrow. We'll talk about it when you come back. Hurry up and come back. Our whole family is looking forward to your early return. Don't miss your elder sister's wedding in autumn."

Jia Lian agreed one by one, and after returning home, she cared about Daiyu's situation, and when she learned that Daiyu was much better under Jingxin's reasonable persuasion, she stopped asking, and chatted warmly with Jingxin.He ordered this, ordered that, and said a lot of thoughtful words, which almost made Jingxin's ears callous.

It was the first time Jingxin heard Jia Lian say so much, she was a little moved, and couldn't help teasing him.Of course, the price was heavy, and she almost didn't get up the next day to see Jia Lian off.

Because Ni Yuankui was planning to marry this autumn and Yuanchun, Jia Lian didn't let him go, and another person from the Ministry of Industry accompanied him.But early in the morning, Ni Yuankui came to see him off, and met the elders of the Rong Mansion.The king of Lijun also came, and after a lot of nagging, he let his good son-in-law go.

Jia Lian's behavior was to be quick, and he almost went into battle lightly. Except for the necessary luggage, he didn't wear the rest.The route was designed in advance. Bring official documents, some broken silver and light banknotes, and pass through various state capitals and post stations along the way, and have your own supplies.

When the group arrived at the gate of the city, Jia Lian saw Liu Xianglian, dressed in ivory white, running towards her, with a sword around her waist.

Jia Lian smiled and beckoned to the accompanying servants to bring a horse, which was formally prepared for Liu Xianglian.After hanging up the salute, Liu Xianglian smiled and cupped her hands at Jia Lian, "From now on, Lord Hou will take care of you, Liu will definitely do his best to complete the task."

"Just watch him." Jia Lian pointed at Xue Pan, who had been lowering his sense of presence, and took the lead in riding away.Then a group of guards followed.Instead, Liu Xianglian and Xue Pan, who was complaining in his heart, came to the rear.

"Let me tell you, Brother Lian asked you to protect me, and you are not allowed to bully me." Xue Pan raised his whip in his hand, and glared at Liu Xianglian bluffing.

Liu Xianglian smiled disdainfully, ignored him, and rode his horse to follow.Xue Pan yelled "slow down" right behind him.

Going south out of the city gate, you will arrive at Yuxi County around noon.

Jia Lian suddenly slowed down.

Xing'er happily introduced the special products of Yuxi County to Jia Lian, "This place only produces a kind of Qingxi fish, which lives in the cave spring of the mountain stream. The meat is fresh and tender, without any muddy smell, and it tastes very good. Lord, let's go eat later. Just have a taste of this?"

After hearing this, everyone looked over.

Jia Liansu nodded her head as she never refused food. "Okay, eat well to have the strength to continue on the road."

Xue Pan rushed over and said, "I treat you!"

Everyone booed.

Xue Pan looked at Jia Lian triumphantly, intending to ask for praise, but found that he had been staring at the front right, paying full attention.

Xue Pan followed suit and saw a lush green field, nothing surprising.But he didn't know what was planted in the field. It was as tall as half a person, and each plant had large green leaves, one next to the other.

Jia Lian rode to the vicinity of the field with the horse's belly between his legs, and got off the horse.Xing'er hurriedly followed and grabbed Jia Lian's horse.By the time Xue Pan got off his horse, Jia Lian had already walked into the field.The accompanying people all followed, dismounted and looked at Jia Lian's direction, so they didn't know.Although everyone is not very clear about it, Jia Lian has long heard of Jia Lian's personality of "not recognizing people when he sees the crops", so they are not too surprised.

But Xing'er immediately recognized what was planted in this piece of land. Looking around, this large piece of land stretched all the way to the original mountain, covering about a hundred mu.

"Yantian? Lord, besides us, there are people who grow this." Xing'er muttered in surprise.

Jia Lian stopped and walked in the ditch, holding the tobacco leaves from time to time to look at it, and then continued to walk in, which was about thirty feet away.Xing'er, Xue Pan and Liu Xianglian were worried, and they followed him for fear of disturbing his thoughts.

It was the first time for Liu Xianglian to meet such an official, and it was also the first time she had seen someone become obsessed with a leaf.Curiously, he leaned forward and followed.

The leaf Jia Lian was holding was yellow and green, with brown spots on it.

Seeing that Jia Lian had put it down, Liu Xianglian walked sideways again, and looked at several plants one after another, all of which were in the same condition as before.Liu Xianglian took a special look at the others. Some leaves grew on them, while others didn't.So Lord Jia saw the spots on it, why?

Xing'er had been with Jia Lian for a long time, so he guessed a little bit, "Are these tobacco leaves sick?"

Jia Lian nodded.

Liu Xianglian suddenly realized, and hurriedly asked what the disease was.

Xue Pan hurriedly replied: "What other disease can there be, just the disease of spots on the leaves. Everyone knows that the leaves are used to smoke this cigarette. If the leaves are broken, what are you smoking? But I don't smoke this stuff." Xue Pan wanted to show that he also has good qualities, but no one paid any attention to him.

"This is a necrotic spot, look at some of these old leaves, the situation is even worse." Jia Lian explained calmly.

Liu Xianglian nodded, and looked over, and sure enough, the leaves growing underneath had shrunk and twisted, and the situation was even more serious.

Jia Lian walked further, and then called people: "Xing'er, go and find out who owns this tobacco field, and bring some farmers who know the situation here. I have something to ask."

Xing'er got the order, so he ran out.

Liu Xianglian continued to ask curiously, "How did you get the disease? The whole field was destroyed?"

"The source of the initial infection needs to be investigated to determine. This mosaic disease is transmitted by sap. As long as there is sap contact between the diseased plant and the good plant, whether it is touched by people or bitten by insects, it can be transmitted. If If there is poison in the soil, the scope of infection will be wider and more serious." Jia Lian explained.

Liu Xianglian nodded in a sudden realization, and found that she could learn such useful knowledge following Lord Jia Hou, she immediately felt that what she did was very useful, and she adored Jia Lian.At the same time, I also thought in my heart: It’s hard to believe that stupid overlord Xue Pan won’t obey anyone but him. This Lord Jiahou really behaves like a god, with light all over his body, making people feel that he can follow him. Touched by fairy light.

Not long after, Xing'er and two young officials from the Ministry of Industry attracted five farmers over, all of whom were old local farmers who had experience in farming and experienced things.

Xing'er had a strange expression on his face, and hurriedly reported to Jia Lian: "Master, these people are all tenants of the Zhuangzi. They have been farming this field for decades, and Yi changed the owner last year. The new owner is said to be a very good person. They planted a new variety, these are the cigarettes. And the new master they are talking about is... the Lord Jia of the Rongguo Mansion!"

Jia Lian was a little surprised, and gradually narrowed his eyes.None of the property in Rong Mansion escaped his attention, and he didn't remember that he still had a field in this place.

"Second brother, so this is your land?" Xue Pan asked stupidly.

Several tenants had heard that the official was investigating, so they were very nervous.Suddenly hearing that this is Lord Jia Hou of the Rongguo Mansion, the majestic Master Shangshu, all became excited, and all of them knelt down to greet their new master.