Jia Zhen didn't know why she married Youshi back then, and she only showed superficial respect to Youshi, and she just left the mess in the back house to her, so that she could go out and have fun without any worries.As for the relationship between the two?Not to mention Jia Zhen, even Youshi never had such hope when she first married in.
This doesn't mean that You Shi doesn't value Jia Zhen.Instead, she takes it seriously.As a realistic woman, she knows very well that one day Jia Zhen will be the grandmother in charge of this Ningguo Mansion.What if Jia Zhen is gone?I'm afraid that she will have to wait for the elderly to die.
Therefore, when Lai Sheng said that something happened to Jia Zhen, You Shi was already shaking into a ball, unable to utter a whole sentence.Qin Keqing had no choice but to say to the outside world: "Let Butler Lai come over, Grandma has something to ask him."
Lai Sheng stood under the window, waiting for You Shi to ask questions.It was Youshi who managed to calm down, and the only thing he asked was: "How is the uncle now?"
Lai Sheng said: "Back to grandma, grandpa is fine now, but he and General Feng Tang are annoyed for some reason, so General Feng whipped him twice, and said that if grandpa doesn't give out 10 taels of silver to make amends, he will be punished." I want to send the uncle to Dali Temple, and punish the uncle for uttering obscene words and contradicting the superior officials."
10 taels, this one really dares to ask for it.Just as Qin Keqing was about to speak, Youshi heard that Jia Zhen was not in danger of life, so she let go of most of her worries: "It's good that I don't have anything to do. They always drink together for fun. I think General Feng is also joking with you." You should hurry up and invite an imperial doctor to wait at home, and wait for the uncle to come back later, so that you can see if the whip is serious. They are drunk, and there is no seriousness in their subordinates."
The more she downplayed it, the more Qin Keqing shook her head in her heart.If others don't know, how can she not know?In the previous life, Feng Tang was her diehard loyalist, and indirectly became a member of the old Prince Yizhong's camp.And for several lifetimes, this Feng Tang has not been appointed by today, and has been at home all the time, the reason for this period is self-evident.
Now Feng Tang had a conflict with Jia Zhen and was whipped. If Qin Keqing hadn't hinted last time that Jia Zhen and the Rongguo Mansion were in collusion to surrender to the present, Qin Keqing would not believe it.
There is still 10 taels of silver, presumably not what Feng Tang asked for himself, but the punishment and warning from Neng Jia Zhen, the person behind it.So Youshi thought that this was just a small conflict between acquaintances after getting drunk, and it was too naive to wait for everyone to wake up and talk about it, and not have to take out money from his own house.
Sure enough, after hearing Youshi's indifferent words, Lai Sheng became anxious: "Grandmother, I am in a hurry to get someone to send a letter back, just to ask Grandma to prepare the money quickly. The uncle said that this is life-saving money. Grandma must not be ignored."
What?If you really want to give money, Jia Zhen is making people feel stupid, right?Youshi asked in disbelief: "Who came back to report the letter?" Lai Sheng is the housekeeper in the mansion, and he doesn't go out with Jia Zhen on weekdays, so she still asks the people who go out with her.
Lai Sheng replied outside: "It was Bao Er and Wang Zhu'er who went out with the uncle, and now they are being detained."
You Shi was a little impatient: "You don't know anything about the uncle's temper, and you are not the one who listens to people's persuasion. What are you betting on him for? Call him here quickly. I have something to ask him."
Lai Sheng replied bitterly outside: "Grandma, it wasn't a slave who took Bao Er, but General Feng's people brought him back. He also said that no one else can find the place where uncle is staying now, so Bao Er went to send him back." Only when the money is paid can the uncle go back to the mansion."
Hearing that things have come to this point, You Shi has already slumped on the chair.She looked at Qin Keqing helplessly: "What should I do?" 10 taels of silver wasted, and her monthly salary was only 20 taels.
Qin Keqing felt that it was better to give the money to Feng Tang now than to use the money to build some Grand View Garden in the future.When the time comes, let the present find out the Jia family's family background, and let the people behind it confirm the speculation that the Ningguo Mansion betrayed him. Isn't what waiting for them is the relentless calculation and endless revenge from both sides? !
Giving silver is different.The people behind it will definitely feel that Qin Keqing has a role in the Ningguo Mansion here, at least now they will not doubt Qin Keqing, or think about it.As for today's side, it can also reduce some guesses that the Ningguo Mansion is rich - a waste without money, even if it wants to raid the house, it is not worth doing.
"Grandma, it's more important to be grandpa." Qin Keqing said softly to You Shi.
Yes, no matter what, Jia Zhen is also the head of the Ningguo Mansion's family, and he has already spoken, so he has to give up the money.Youshi asked out of the window: "Where is Rong'er? Did someone go find him? And Lai Sheng, do you know how much money we still have in our house?"
Lai Sheng just grinned: "I've sent people to find Mr. Xiao Rong, I'm afraid I'll be back in a while. We don't have much cash in our house right now, only about 8 to [-] taels."
You Shi was not satisfied with this answer.Speaking of which, she is the housekeeper's grandma, but she is only in charge of the money coming in and going out of the inner house.That is to say, the outer accountant handed over all the general expenses of the inner house for a year to her, and then let her calculate the food and clothing expenses for maintaining the house for a year.She doesn't know how much money is in the foreign tent, but Lai Sheng can't fool her like this.
The majestic Ningguo Mansion actually only has 8 to [-] taels of silver, who would believe it? !
"Lai Sheng!" Youshi yelled angrily: "Now is the time when the uncle's life is at stake, and you still dare to fool me!"
Lai Sheng smiled wryly outside: "Grandma, even if you give me a thousand courage, I won't dare to fool you. You don't know that every year, except for the expenses of the inner house, the uncle will always make money. Send 10 taels of silver and go out. The accountant only keeps accounts, and doesn’t dare to ask the uncle what to do with it.”
Pay such a large sum of money every year?Youshi asked in disbelief: "Our mansion only earns so much a year, how can we spend such a large amount of money every year? Where do we make up for the shortfall?"
Lai Sheng's voice became more and more like chewing yellow lotus: "The shortcomings are all made up from the money in the treasury."
Okay, that's great, even the money in the treasury can be used, does Jia Zhen not think about how Ningguo Mansion will live in the future?Besides, how much money is in the warehouse, and how many years can it be replenished?I'm afraid there is nothing left now, or Lai Sheng wouldn't come to ask him for advice.
Just as he was thinking, Jia Rong hurried back: "What's the matter, father and Feng Shibo had a good drink, why did they talk about money?"
Lai Sheng had no choice but to tell Jia Rong what he had just said to You Shi.Jia Rong only knows how to follow his father to pick up leftovers all day, so who can come up with an idea?Looking into the house, he asked, "What do you think mother should do? Should I borrow something from the mansion?"
Both women in the room fell silent.Youshi only had a half-knowledge about these things, and knew that the Rongguo Mansion and his family were not as close as they appeared on the surface.But Qin Keqing knew that the Rongguo Mansion was waiting for great wealth, and she was still thinking about money so that she could send it to the palace for Jia Yuanchun to manage around, so why would she lend money to Ningguo Mansion?
"Master," Qin Keqing called Jia Rong, "my father-in-law's matter may have something to do with his reputation. If I really go to the mansion to ask for a loan, I am afraid that the uncle will have to complain first. Can I borrow the money?" Let’s talk about it.”
Don't think that Jia Zhen has only one son, Jia Rong, but his greatest hobby is eating, drinking and having fun by himself. As for teaching his son, that's none of his business.If there is something to do, let the son do it. If it is not done well, the son has no ability.Just like this, Jia Rong learned a little way of doing things by himself, but Jia Zhen really didn't tell him about the inner things.
Hearing that Qin Keqing said that she might complain, Jia Rong felt a little scared, and then heard that the money might not be borrowed, so he didn't want to go to Rongguo Mansion this time.So he turned to the room and asked, "Then what does mother think should be done?"
Youshi gritted her teeth. Jia Rong's appearance made her even more afraid to watch Jia Zhen go to her death—even if she still thought it was just a matter of drinking too much among friends, what if?It's true that Jia Zhen is gone, so Jia Rong has to completely attach herself to Rongguo Mansion?I just found out the fault of the old lady in the mansion today.
"If it doesn't work, then we can only use the money in the treasury. Lai Sheng, maybe we can get it all together?" Youshi knew that asking Jia Rong was a waste of time, so he directly asked Lai Sheng, the chief executive.
Lai Sheng nodded his head outside the window, thinking that the grandma would not be able to see it, he hurriedly replied: "We can make it all up. It's just that this year's harvest hasn't been delivered yet, and I'm afraid life in the house will be tighter." .”
Jia Rong was a little disbelieving: "Isn't there still more than 7 silver in the account, and another [-] from the old treasury is enough. Seeing that the rent in autumn has also come up, how difficult it can be."
Facing this young man who also only knows how to have fun, Lai Sheng didn't want to bother to tell him that the old Curry's money had already been dumped by his father, in case the old man wanted to withdraw 10 taels this year Money, I am afraid that the old library will be empty.It's better to bring the uncle back first, otherwise there is no one in this family who can explain the vernacular.
With the approval of Jia Rong, the male master, it is a matter of minutes to get the money.What worried the people of Ningguo Mansion was that no one from the Feng family would let them follow except Bao Er.If Bao Er and others came together to defraud the master of his money, Ningguo Mansion would have nowhere to find someone to reason with.
Fortunately, things did not go to the worst.Jia Zhen was carried back by someone, and the one who carried him was someone who came to Ningguo Mansion to collect silver.It can be seen that Bao Er did not lie at that time.
It's just that this is not something to be gratified about.Jia Zhen's clothes were soaked in blood, and the imperial physician had to cut the clothes off his body with scissors.
With such a clean-up on his side, Qin Keqing, the daughter-in-law, couldn't watch her closely, so she could only avoid it.However, the fact that Jia Zhen needs to take medicine now makes Qin Keqing very happy: it is not easy to use hands and feet on weekdays, this medicine is mixed with two flavors, or the daughter-in-law will give a tonic soup to the sick father-in-law And so on, others shouldn't doubt it, right?
The mouths of the slaves in Ningguo Mansion were not much stricter than those in Rongguo Mansion. Within half an hour, Jia Zhen had Feng Tang pumped blood all over his body like a gourd, and the personnel were unconscious, etc. Rumors had spread to Jiamu and the others. .
Not to mention that Xichun got the news and insisted on going back to the mansion to see her own brother, even Jiamu and the others couldn't be indifferent.It's just that the beater was too sensitive, making it difficult for the people in power in the Rongguo Mansion to judge.
Feng Tang was a general under Rong Guo Gong's account, and he always followed Rong Guo's stallion.It's just that since Jia Yuanchun entered the palace, he no longer had any private contacts with Jia She and Jia Zheng, but his son Feng Ziying still had some contacts with the younger generation Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu and others.
Not only Feng Tang, but also many generals who used to be under Rong Guogong's account, all acted like this.This is also the reason why the Jia family had to hold on tightly to Wang Ziteng - the Rongguo Mansion said it started with military exploits, but now its influence in the army has become weaker and weaker with Jia Yuanchun entering the palace.However, they were thinking about the plan of switching from Wu to Wen, but it didn't seem to be very successful. Jia Zheng did not get the approval of the civil service circle, which is also a clear proof.
Now it was Feng Tang who beat Jia Zhen.Ordinarily, Rongguo Mansion could go to Feng's house to ask Jia Zhen for an explanation by virtue of the family relationship of Feng Tang's old boss.This will allow the outside world to recognize the fact that Ning and Rong are one, and it will also make Ningguo Mansion feel grateful to them and stand at the head of Rongguo Mansion in the future.
Great idea, hard to implement.
Jia Amnesty is the best candidate to come forward: he is the head of the family in name, and he always has the title of first-class general hanging on his head, so when he meets Feng Tang, he won't lose much in momentum.But Jia Amnesty refused to go. The reason was that Jia Zheng was the only one who came out to socialize and socialize at home on weekdays. Naturally, it was appropriate for him to come out.
Mother Jia couldn't help it, so she had to bring everyone and supplements first, and see how Jia Zhen was injured before making any fuss.After Jia Zhen returned to the mansion, she had strictly ordered everyone not to mention the 10 taels of silver, and she was not very enthusiastic about the people who came to Rongguo Mansion to visit her.
Others only thought that he was badly injured and lacked energy, but Qin Keqing knew that this coward had probably learned his lesson, so he didn't dare to have the idea of stepping on two boats again.When Jia Zhen personally asked Jia Mu to let Xichun go back to live in Ningguo Mansion, and she refused to let go no matter what Jia Mu said, Qin Keqing became more determined.
Mother Jia was very upset, and lost the enthusiasm she used to for Qin Keqing, who followed them across the house to pick up her aunt: "Your father-in-law is very sick now, so it's okay to let your aunt go back to live for two days. But there are no elders in your house. When your father-in-law recovers from his injury, it's better to send your aunt back."
Qin Keqing only bowed her head and said yes, but did not open her mouth to refute Jia Mu's words.Both of them are her elders, and she won't do what anyone likes to do.
It was only a day since Xichun returned to Rongguo Mansion, and she actually returned to Ningguo Mansion in this way, not for a short stay, but for a long-term stay in the future, which made her a little sad and a little happy.After saying goodbye to all the sisters and giving away small farewell gifts, I went back to the mansion with Keqing.
"Auntie can live longer this time." Seeing that Xichun was not in a good mood, Qin Keqing intentionally brought up a topic that she was happy about.
Xichun smiled at her: "I also know that it's comfortable to go back to my own home. I wanted to come back with you and sister-in-law yesterday, but who knew that you ignored me and left. I was left alone with that Xue Baochai."
Hey, obviously it was Xue Baochai you were talking about yesterday, okay?Qin Keqing had nothing to do with Xichun, who was getting more and more tempered, so she could only follow her words and ask: "Then she is making things difficult for my aunt?"
Xichun looked proud: "She dares! I was right. The sisters just looked at the second wife's face and treated her politely. As a result, she either said this or taught that every day. It seemed that she was the only one. One is the most well-behaved and the most observant of women's commandments. What she says is quite different from what she does. By the way," Xichun said with a proud face, "Sister Lin also called her Miss Xue from yesterday. She didn't have the face to come and say hello to the old lady when she got up early this morning."
"Aunt Lin also called her Miss Xue?" Qin Keqing couldn't believe it, was it Daiyu who didn't dare to say anything more, and refused to take an extra step?
Xichun nodded affirmatively: "That's right. In fact, she treats me and my second sister like nothing on weekdays, but she always acts as if she is superior to her in every way towards Sister Lin. If I were Sister Lin, I would have Anxious."
But you are not sister Lin.Ke Qing was puzzled, and asked, "Then Miss Xue is also a relative of the Second Wife, if Aunt Lin does this, will she let the Second Wife?"
Xichun raised her head slightly: "What are you afraid of? It's only a few days. Uncle Lin should return to Beijing. Uncle Lin would be angry if Sister Lin matched up with a businesswoman. Even the second wife can't treat her right now. How about Sister Lin. And the old lady."
Lin Ruhai is going back to Beijing?What is this unfolding? !Qin Keqing was a little shocked and said: "Master Lin is going back to Beijing, why hasn't our mansion heard anything about it?"
"It's because the old lady doesn't want people to mention it, because I'm afraid that Brother Baoyu will lose his temper if he finds out." Xichun said with some disdain: "As long as Baoyu is mentioned in Chengri's family, no matter who it is, everyone has to take a step back. Even if Uncle Lin returns to Beijing , Sister Lin will find it difficult to go back to her own home."
But Qing has already ignored Xichun's complaints. She really can't figure out why Lin Ruhai in this life first fell ill like in the original book, and then healed inexplicably quickly, and now he has to go to Beijing.
Over there, seeing Qin Keqing ignoring her, Xichun wrung the handkerchief in her hand in a little trouble.But she struggled for a long time, and before she saw Qin Keqing asking her like in the past, she couldn't help it: "Fortunately, I'm going to move back now, or the old lady would not be able to live if she knew that I wrote to Uncle Lin." tear me apart."
Wait, did I hear wrong?Qin Keqing took a look at Xichun, and she was sure that the girl in front of her was that awkward and stubborn little girl.Seeing that she didn't believe her, Xichun whispered to Qin Keqing what she had done:
It turned out that after Xichun returned to Ningguo Mansion, she received treatment that she had never received when she grew up, so she understood why Lin Daiyu was favored by her elders and grandparents, and she was often depressed—— originally she was a star The existence of Pengyue, when you come to someone else's house, you have to look at other people's faces everywhere, not to mention, the treatment you get is also very different from your own family, so it's no wonder that you are happy.
So Xichun, who puts herself in the shoes of others, feels that she should talk about Lin Daiyu's situation with her biological father.I didn't see that I had never gotten along with my sister-in-law. She knew her situation and was still so angry. Then Uncle Lin, who raised Sister Lin himself, would be even more unhappy, and would take Sister Lin away, right?
I have to say that Xichun still had her own thoughts at the time.She wrote to Lin Ruhai not entirely out of righteous indignation - at that time, she didn't know how long she would stay in Ningguo Mansion, and she was still hoping for Mother Jia's favor.She simply felt that if Sister Lin returned to her home, the old lady would re-use the little love she had given her.
"Do you think I did something wrong?" Xichun asked pitifully.She likes her niece and daughter-in-law very much, and she knows that she can return to Ningguo Mansion in a big way now because her niece and daughter-in-law asked her to keep her.So she didn't want her niece and daughter-in-law to think that she was selfish and petty. What if her niece and daughter-in-law didn't like her because of this.
"It's okay, it's okay." What Qin Keqing wanted to say the most was actually, well done!No matter what the purpose was, Xichun told Lin Ruhai about Daiyu's real situation, which also made him cheer up because he was worried about his daughter.If not, the second letter would not have followed so quickly, saying that Lin Ruhai's body has nothing to say, and now he has entered Beijing.
It must be Lin Ruhai's action in Yangzhou, or the action he is willing to see and achieve satisfactory results, otherwise he really would not be able to escape from Yangzhou so easily.How can it be done? Qin Keqing doesn't care about it. As long as she can see Lin Daiyu having a good place to go during her mission, she will be satisfied. As for the process?Is that necessary?
But Xichun was able to send the letter out of the house, and it really got into Lin Ruhai's hands, which surprised her greatly.Seeing that he had already arrived at Xichun's own yard, and everything in the house was ready, Qin Keqing drove out all the serving girls: "How did Auntie send the letter? Besides, how do you know that Aunt Lin received you?" Where's your letter?"
At this time, Xichun also became afraid: "I asked my brother Ruhua to send the letter. I heard that the post station also delivered the letter on behalf of others. Yesterday, Sister Lin thanked me quietly, and I didn't know that Uncle Lin was going back to Beijing. Except for the old lady, no one else in the mansion knows about it."
If you know, you will be miserable.This can be regarded as a private exchange.Don't say that Lin Ruhai is Xichun's uncle, you must know that a girl of Xichun's age should not write letters to anyone other than her immediate family members except for correspondence with her boudoir sisters!
"My aunt must find a chance to talk to Aunt Lin, and tell her not to mention this matter to others, and to Master Lin, and not to the old lady." Qin Keqing said to Xichun seriously.
Little girl, she is really courageous.Even Qin Keqing only dared to think about such a thing, but did not dare to do it, and let her do it.
She had never spoken to Xichun so seriously before, which made Xichun even more frightened: "Okay, I will find a chance to tell Sister Lin, can you not tell sister-in-law?" But Qing is so serious, if sister-in-law knows, yes Don't you just don't like yourself anymore?
Ke Qing nodded, the less people know about such things, the better: "Brother who is in the painting..."
Xichun has already jumped up: "No, absolutely not." She knew that Qin Keqing was trying to protect her, but it was because of her indiscretion in this matter, how could he be so troubled that his elder brother even died?
Looking at the excited Xichun, on the one hand, she was worried that she didn't know the dangers of human beings, but on the other hand, she was moved that she could value a life so much.She just doesn't know, she knows how she will react now that she is planning to kill her own brother.
This doesn't mean that You Shi doesn't value Jia Zhen.Instead, she takes it seriously.As a realistic woman, she knows very well that one day Jia Zhen will be the grandmother in charge of this Ningguo Mansion.What if Jia Zhen is gone?I'm afraid that she will have to wait for the elderly to die.
Therefore, when Lai Sheng said that something happened to Jia Zhen, You Shi was already shaking into a ball, unable to utter a whole sentence.Qin Keqing had no choice but to say to the outside world: "Let Butler Lai come over, Grandma has something to ask him."
Lai Sheng stood under the window, waiting for You Shi to ask questions.It was Youshi who managed to calm down, and the only thing he asked was: "How is the uncle now?"
Lai Sheng said: "Back to grandma, grandpa is fine now, but he and General Feng Tang are annoyed for some reason, so General Feng whipped him twice, and said that if grandpa doesn't give out 10 taels of silver to make amends, he will be punished." I want to send the uncle to Dali Temple, and punish the uncle for uttering obscene words and contradicting the superior officials."
10 taels, this one really dares to ask for it.Just as Qin Keqing was about to speak, Youshi heard that Jia Zhen was not in danger of life, so she let go of most of her worries: "It's good that I don't have anything to do. They always drink together for fun. I think General Feng is also joking with you." You should hurry up and invite an imperial doctor to wait at home, and wait for the uncle to come back later, so that you can see if the whip is serious. They are drunk, and there is no seriousness in their subordinates."
The more she downplayed it, the more Qin Keqing shook her head in her heart.If others don't know, how can she not know?In the previous life, Feng Tang was her diehard loyalist, and indirectly became a member of the old Prince Yizhong's camp.And for several lifetimes, this Feng Tang has not been appointed by today, and has been at home all the time, the reason for this period is self-evident.
Now Feng Tang had a conflict with Jia Zhen and was whipped. If Qin Keqing hadn't hinted last time that Jia Zhen and the Rongguo Mansion were in collusion to surrender to the present, Qin Keqing would not believe it.
There is still 10 taels of silver, presumably not what Feng Tang asked for himself, but the punishment and warning from Neng Jia Zhen, the person behind it.So Youshi thought that this was just a small conflict between acquaintances after getting drunk, and it was too naive to wait for everyone to wake up and talk about it, and not have to take out money from his own house.
Sure enough, after hearing Youshi's indifferent words, Lai Sheng became anxious: "Grandmother, I am in a hurry to get someone to send a letter back, just to ask Grandma to prepare the money quickly. The uncle said that this is life-saving money. Grandma must not be ignored."
What?If you really want to give money, Jia Zhen is making people feel stupid, right?Youshi asked in disbelief: "Who came back to report the letter?" Lai Sheng is the housekeeper in the mansion, and he doesn't go out with Jia Zhen on weekdays, so she still asks the people who go out with her.
Lai Sheng replied outside: "It was Bao Er and Wang Zhu'er who went out with the uncle, and now they are being detained."
You Shi was a little impatient: "You don't know anything about the uncle's temper, and you are not the one who listens to people's persuasion. What are you betting on him for? Call him here quickly. I have something to ask him."
Lai Sheng replied bitterly outside: "Grandma, it wasn't a slave who took Bao Er, but General Feng's people brought him back. He also said that no one else can find the place where uncle is staying now, so Bao Er went to send him back." Only when the money is paid can the uncle go back to the mansion."
Hearing that things have come to this point, You Shi has already slumped on the chair.She looked at Qin Keqing helplessly: "What should I do?" 10 taels of silver wasted, and her monthly salary was only 20 taels.
Qin Keqing felt that it was better to give the money to Feng Tang now than to use the money to build some Grand View Garden in the future.When the time comes, let the present find out the Jia family's family background, and let the people behind it confirm the speculation that the Ningguo Mansion betrayed him. Isn't what waiting for them is the relentless calculation and endless revenge from both sides? !
Giving silver is different.The people behind it will definitely feel that Qin Keqing has a role in the Ningguo Mansion here, at least now they will not doubt Qin Keqing, or think about it.As for today's side, it can also reduce some guesses that the Ningguo Mansion is rich - a waste without money, even if it wants to raid the house, it is not worth doing.
"Grandma, it's more important to be grandpa." Qin Keqing said softly to You Shi.
Yes, no matter what, Jia Zhen is also the head of the Ningguo Mansion's family, and he has already spoken, so he has to give up the money.Youshi asked out of the window: "Where is Rong'er? Did someone go find him? And Lai Sheng, do you know how much money we still have in our house?"
Lai Sheng just grinned: "I've sent people to find Mr. Xiao Rong, I'm afraid I'll be back in a while. We don't have much cash in our house right now, only about 8 to [-] taels."
You Shi was not satisfied with this answer.Speaking of which, she is the housekeeper's grandma, but she is only in charge of the money coming in and going out of the inner house.That is to say, the outer accountant handed over all the general expenses of the inner house for a year to her, and then let her calculate the food and clothing expenses for maintaining the house for a year.She doesn't know how much money is in the foreign tent, but Lai Sheng can't fool her like this.
The majestic Ningguo Mansion actually only has 8 to [-] taels of silver, who would believe it? !
"Lai Sheng!" Youshi yelled angrily: "Now is the time when the uncle's life is at stake, and you still dare to fool me!"
Lai Sheng smiled wryly outside: "Grandma, even if you give me a thousand courage, I won't dare to fool you. You don't know that every year, except for the expenses of the inner house, the uncle will always make money. Send 10 taels of silver and go out. The accountant only keeps accounts, and doesn’t dare to ask the uncle what to do with it.”
Pay such a large sum of money every year?Youshi asked in disbelief: "Our mansion only earns so much a year, how can we spend such a large amount of money every year? Where do we make up for the shortfall?"
Lai Sheng's voice became more and more like chewing yellow lotus: "The shortcomings are all made up from the money in the treasury."
Okay, that's great, even the money in the treasury can be used, does Jia Zhen not think about how Ningguo Mansion will live in the future?Besides, how much money is in the warehouse, and how many years can it be replenished?I'm afraid there is nothing left now, or Lai Sheng wouldn't come to ask him for advice.
Just as he was thinking, Jia Rong hurried back: "What's the matter, father and Feng Shibo had a good drink, why did they talk about money?"
Lai Sheng had no choice but to tell Jia Rong what he had just said to You Shi.Jia Rong only knows how to follow his father to pick up leftovers all day, so who can come up with an idea?Looking into the house, he asked, "What do you think mother should do? Should I borrow something from the mansion?"
Both women in the room fell silent.Youshi only had a half-knowledge about these things, and knew that the Rongguo Mansion and his family were not as close as they appeared on the surface.But Qin Keqing knew that the Rongguo Mansion was waiting for great wealth, and she was still thinking about money so that she could send it to the palace for Jia Yuanchun to manage around, so why would she lend money to Ningguo Mansion?
"Master," Qin Keqing called Jia Rong, "my father-in-law's matter may have something to do with his reputation. If I really go to the mansion to ask for a loan, I am afraid that the uncle will have to complain first. Can I borrow the money?" Let’s talk about it.”
Don't think that Jia Zhen has only one son, Jia Rong, but his greatest hobby is eating, drinking and having fun by himself. As for teaching his son, that's none of his business.If there is something to do, let the son do it. If it is not done well, the son has no ability.Just like this, Jia Rong learned a little way of doing things by himself, but Jia Zhen really didn't tell him about the inner things.
Hearing that Qin Keqing said that she might complain, Jia Rong felt a little scared, and then heard that the money might not be borrowed, so he didn't want to go to Rongguo Mansion this time.So he turned to the room and asked, "Then what does mother think should be done?"
Youshi gritted her teeth. Jia Rong's appearance made her even more afraid to watch Jia Zhen go to her death—even if she still thought it was just a matter of drinking too much among friends, what if?It's true that Jia Zhen is gone, so Jia Rong has to completely attach herself to Rongguo Mansion?I just found out the fault of the old lady in the mansion today.
"If it doesn't work, then we can only use the money in the treasury. Lai Sheng, maybe we can get it all together?" Youshi knew that asking Jia Rong was a waste of time, so he directly asked Lai Sheng, the chief executive.
Lai Sheng nodded his head outside the window, thinking that the grandma would not be able to see it, he hurriedly replied: "We can make it all up. It's just that this year's harvest hasn't been delivered yet, and I'm afraid life in the house will be tighter." .”
Jia Rong was a little disbelieving: "Isn't there still more than 7 silver in the account, and another [-] from the old treasury is enough. Seeing that the rent in autumn has also come up, how difficult it can be."
Facing this young man who also only knows how to have fun, Lai Sheng didn't want to bother to tell him that the old Curry's money had already been dumped by his father, in case the old man wanted to withdraw 10 taels this year Money, I am afraid that the old library will be empty.It's better to bring the uncle back first, otherwise there is no one in this family who can explain the vernacular.
With the approval of Jia Rong, the male master, it is a matter of minutes to get the money.What worried the people of Ningguo Mansion was that no one from the Feng family would let them follow except Bao Er.If Bao Er and others came together to defraud the master of his money, Ningguo Mansion would have nowhere to find someone to reason with.
Fortunately, things did not go to the worst.Jia Zhen was carried back by someone, and the one who carried him was someone who came to Ningguo Mansion to collect silver.It can be seen that Bao Er did not lie at that time.
It's just that this is not something to be gratified about.Jia Zhen's clothes were soaked in blood, and the imperial physician had to cut the clothes off his body with scissors.
With such a clean-up on his side, Qin Keqing, the daughter-in-law, couldn't watch her closely, so she could only avoid it.However, the fact that Jia Zhen needs to take medicine now makes Qin Keqing very happy: it is not easy to use hands and feet on weekdays, this medicine is mixed with two flavors, or the daughter-in-law will give a tonic soup to the sick father-in-law And so on, others shouldn't doubt it, right?
The mouths of the slaves in Ningguo Mansion were not much stricter than those in Rongguo Mansion. Within half an hour, Jia Zhen had Feng Tang pumped blood all over his body like a gourd, and the personnel were unconscious, etc. Rumors had spread to Jiamu and the others. .
Not to mention that Xichun got the news and insisted on going back to the mansion to see her own brother, even Jiamu and the others couldn't be indifferent.It's just that the beater was too sensitive, making it difficult for the people in power in the Rongguo Mansion to judge.
Feng Tang was a general under Rong Guo Gong's account, and he always followed Rong Guo's stallion.It's just that since Jia Yuanchun entered the palace, he no longer had any private contacts with Jia She and Jia Zheng, but his son Feng Ziying still had some contacts with the younger generation Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu and others.
Not only Feng Tang, but also many generals who used to be under Rong Guogong's account, all acted like this.This is also the reason why the Jia family had to hold on tightly to Wang Ziteng - the Rongguo Mansion said it started with military exploits, but now its influence in the army has become weaker and weaker with Jia Yuanchun entering the palace.However, they were thinking about the plan of switching from Wu to Wen, but it didn't seem to be very successful. Jia Zheng did not get the approval of the civil service circle, which is also a clear proof.
Now it was Feng Tang who beat Jia Zhen.Ordinarily, Rongguo Mansion could go to Feng's house to ask Jia Zhen for an explanation by virtue of the family relationship of Feng Tang's old boss.This will allow the outside world to recognize the fact that Ning and Rong are one, and it will also make Ningguo Mansion feel grateful to them and stand at the head of Rongguo Mansion in the future.
Great idea, hard to implement.
Jia Amnesty is the best candidate to come forward: he is the head of the family in name, and he always has the title of first-class general hanging on his head, so when he meets Feng Tang, he won't lose much in momentum.But Jia Amnesty refused to go. The reason was that Jia Zheng was the only one who came out to socialize and socialize at home on weekdays. Naturally, it was appropriate for him to come out.
Mother Jia couldn't help it, so she had to bring everyone and supplements first, and see how Jia Zhen was injured before making any fuss.After Jia Zhen returned to the mansion, she had strictly ordered everyone not to mention the 10 taels of silver, and she was not very enthusiastic about the people who came to Rongguo Mansion to visit her.
Others only thought that he was badly injured and lacked energy, but Qin Keqing knew that this coward had probably learned his lesson, so he didn't dare to have the idea of stepping on two boats again.When Jia Zhen personally asked Jia Mu to let Xichun go back to live in Ningguo Mansion, and she refused to let go no matter what Jia Mu said, Qin Keqing became more determined.
Mother Jia was very upset, and lost the enthusiasm she used to for Qin Keqing, who followed them across the house to pick up her aunt: "Your father-in-law is very sick now, so it's okay to let your aunt go back to live for two days. But there are no elders in your house. When your father-in-law recovers from his injury, it's better to send your aunt back."
Qin Keqing only bowed her head and said yes, but did not open her mouth to refute Jia Mu's words.Both of them are her elders, and she won't do what anyone likes to do.
It was only a day since Xichun returned to Rongguo Mansion, and she actually returned to Ningguo Mansion in this way, not for a short stay, but for a long-term stay in the future, which made her a little sad and a little happy.After saying goodbye to all the sisters and giving away small farewell gifts, I went back to the mansion with Keqing.
"Auntie can live longer this time." Seeing that Xichun was not in a good mood, Qin Keqing intentionally brought up a topic that she was happy about.
Xichun smiled at her: "I also know that it's comfortable to go back to my own home. I wanted to come back with you and sister-in-law yesterday, but who knew that you ignored me and left. I was left alone with that Xue Baochai."
Hey, obviously it was Xue Baochai you were talking about yesterday, okay?Qin Keqing had nothing to do with Xichun, who was getting more and more tempered, so she could only follow her words and ask: "Then she is making things difficult for my aunt?"
Xichun looked proud: "She dares! I was right. The sisters just looked at the second wife's face and treated her politely. As a result, she either said this or taught that every day. It seemed that she was the only one. One is the most well-behaved and the most observant of women's commandments. What she says is quite different from what she does. By the way," Xichun said with a proud face, "Sister Lin also called her Miss Xue from yesterday. She didn't have the face to come and say hello to the old lady when she got up early this morning."
"Aunt Lin also called her Miss Xue?" Qin Keqing couldn't believe it, was it Daiyu who didn't dare to say anything more, and refused to take an extra step?
Xichun nodded affirmatively: "That's right. In fact, she treats me and my second sister like nothing on weekdays, but she always acts as if she is superior to her in every way towards Sister Lin. If I were Sister Lin, I would have Anxious."
But you are not sister Lin.Ke Qing was puzzled, and asked, "Then Miss Xue is also a relative of the Second Wife, if Aunt Lin does this, will she let the Second Wife?"
Xichun raised her head slightly: "What are you afraid of? It's only a few days. Uncle Lin should return to Beijing. Uncle Lin would be angry if Sister Lin matched up with a businesswoman. Even the second wife can't treat her right now. How about Sister Lin. And the old lady."
Lin Ruhai is going back to Beijing?What is this unfolding? !Qin Keqing was a little shocked and said: "Master Lin is going back to Beijing, why hasn't our mansion heard anything about it?"
"It's because the old lady doesn't want people to mention it, because I'm afraid that Brother Baoyu will lose his temper if he finds out." Xichun said with some disdain: "As long as Baoyu is mentioned in Chengri's family, no matter who it is, everyone has to take a step back. Even if Uncle Lin returns to Beijing , Sister Lin will find it difficult to go back to her own home."
But Qing has already ignored Xichun's complaints. She really can't figure out why Lin Ruhai in this life first fell ill like in the original book, and then healed inexplicably quickly, and now he has to go to Beijing.
Over there, seeing Qin Keqing ignoring her, Xichun wrung the handkerchief in her hand in a little trouble.But she struggled for a long time, and before she saw Qin Keqing asking her like in the past, she couldn't help it: "Fortunately, I'm going to move back now, or the old lady would not be able to live if she knew that I wrote to Uncle Lin." tear me apart."
Wait, did I hear wrong?Qin Keqing took a look at Xichun, and she was sure that the girl in front of her was that awkward and stubborn little girl.Seeing that she didn't believe her, Xichun whispered to Qin Keqing what she had done:
It turned out that after Xichun returned to Ningguo Mansion, she received treatment that she had never received when she grew up, so she understood why Lin Daiyu was favored by her elders and grandparents, and she was often depressed—— originally she was a star The existence of Pengyue, when you come to someone else's house, you have to look at other people's faces everywhere, not to mention, the treatment you get is also very different from your own family, so it's no wonder that you are happy.
So Xichun, who puts herself in the shoes of others, feels that she should talk about Lin Daiyu's situation with her biological father.I didn't see that I had never gotten along with my sister-in-law. She knew her situation and was still so angry. Then Uncle Lin, who raised Sister Lin himself, would be even more unhappy, and would take Sister Lin away, right?
I have to say that Xichun still had her own thoughts at the time.She wrote to Lin Ruhai not entirely out of righteous indignation - at that time, she didn't know how long she would stay in Ningguo Mansion, and she was still hoping for Mother Jia's favor.She simply felt that if Sister Lin returned to her home, the old lady would re-use the little love she had given her.
"Do you think I did something wrong?" Xichun asked pitifully.She likes her niece and daughter-in-law very much, and she knows that she can return to Ningguo Mansion in a big way now because her niece and daughter-in-law asked her to keep her.So she didn't want her niece and daughter-in-law to think that she was selfish and petty. What if her niece and daughter-in-law didn't like her because of this.
"It's okay, it's okay." What Qin Keqing wanted to say the most was actually, well done!No matter what the purpose was, Xichun told Lin Ruhai about Daiyu's real situation, which also made him cheer up because he was worried about his daughter.If not, the second letter would not have followed so quickly, saying that Lin Ruhai's body has nothing to say, and now he has entered Beijing.
It must be Lin Ruhai's action in Yangzhou, or the action he is willing to see and achieve satisfactory results, otherwise he really would not be able to escape from Yangzhou so easily.How can it be done? Qin Keqing doesn't care about it. As long as she can see Lin Daiyu having a good place to go during her mission, she will be satisfied. As for the process?Is that necessary?
But Xichun was able to send the letter out of the house, and it really got into Lin Ruhai's hands, which surprised her greatly.Seeing that he had already arrived at Xichun's own yard, and everything in the house was ready, Qin Keqing drove out all the serving girls: "How did Auntie send the letter? Besides, how do you know that Aunt Lin received you?" Where's your letter?"
At this time, Xichun also became afraid: "I asked my brother Ruhua to send the letter. I heard that the post station also delivered the letter on behalf of others. Yesterday, Sister Lin thanked me quietly, and I didn't know that Uncle Lin was going back to Beijing. Except for the old lady, no one else in the mansion knows about it."
If you know, you will be miserable.This can be regarded as a private exchange.Don't say that Lin Ruhai is Xichun's uncle, you must know that a girl of Xichun's age should not write letters to anyone other than her immediate family members except for correspondence with her boudoir sisters!
"My aunt must find a chance to talk to Aunt Lin, and tell her not to mention this matter to others, and to Master Lin, and not to the old lady." Qin Keqing said to Xichun seriously.
Little girl, she is really courageous.Even Qin Keqing only dared to think about such a thing, but did not dare to do it, and let her do it.
She had never spoken to Xichun so seriously before, which made Xichun even more frightened: "Okay, I will find a chance to tell Sister Lin, can you not tell sister-in-law?" But Qing is so serious, if sister-in-law knows, yes Don't you just don't like yourself anymore?
Ke Qing nodded, the less people know about such things, the better: "Brother who is in the painting..."
Xichun has already jumped up: "No, absolutely not." She knew that Qin Keqing was trying to protect her, but it was because of her indiscretion in this matter, how could he be so troubled that his elder brother even died?
Looking at the excited Xichun, on the one hand, she was worried that she didn't know the dangers of human beings, but on the other hand, she was moved that she could value a life so much.She just doesn't know, she knows how she will react now that she is planning to kill her own brother.
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