The red building is so arrogant

Chapter 448
After seeing off the eunuch who delivered the decree, Jia Zheng returned to the Rongxi Hall with mixed feelings, but just when he heard the old lady order Wang Xifeng to post a post to invite Jiao Shun, so that Jiao Shun must participate in the evening banquet, his heart became more and more blocked. up.

It wasn't until he saw Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai being surrounded and teased by everyone like a pair of Bi people, that Jia Zheng's mood improved slightly.

This is the holy majesty personally decreed the marriage!
In this way, the fact that the Rongguo Mansion was humiliated by Mei Hanlin's name and surname was covered up, and he no longer had to worry about how to be a shrinking turtle without losing dignity.

However, they said that all the juniors were originally hindering Bao Qin, who had just been divorced, so they couldn't celebrate the happy marriage, but Bao Qin was the first to cheer, without any psychological gap at all.

Only then did the crowd let go of their hands and feet, and surrounded Xue Baochai and Jia Baoyu for a good laugh, especially Shi Xiangyun. Ever since she got engaged to Jiao Shun, she was frequently teased by her sisters. The chance of revenge is naturally not to be missed.

After going on like this for quite a while, Xue Baochai tried her best to calm the crowd, and then pulled Baoqin and whispered: "When you go back, you will have a good talk with your sister Lin, and we will resolve each other with her."

It was only then that Baoqin discovered that Sister Lin had returned to the Xiaoxiang Hall at some point.

It's normal to think about it. Although Lin Daiyu has given up on Baoyu, how can she have no grievances at all, watching the betrayer and the winner celebrate together?
but……

Just now, I saw that there was not much smile on Baoyu's face, but more of a bewildered mood.

Baoqin can see this, but how can Xue Baochai not?

She still had a shy smile on her face, but her heart became more and more empty. It must be because she was surrounded by her sisters that she couldn't think about it for a while, otherwise she would have to ask herself again.

Compared with the preoccupied parties, Madam Wang and Aunt Xue smiled like Bing Dilian, accepting congratulations from everyone, and at the same time pouring out rewards, it can be said that those who saw it had a share.

In short, the honor of the emperor's personal bestowal of the marriage made the festive atmosphere of the Rongning and Ningfu's houses suddenly disappear, but when it comes to the individual, there are joys and sorrows.

For example...

In the pear garden.

The twelve little opera singers had dressed up before dawn and were waiting for the masters to order plays at any time, but because of the Mei family's resignation, the good show ended before it even started.

They had just finished taking off their make-up and had dinner in the afternoon, and they were thinking about going back to the house to rest, when their mother, who didn't want to take care of things, suddenly came and said that the palace gave the second master Bao a marriage. Come on stage to perform.

The little actors couldn't help complaining when they heard the words.

The elder official who had an affair with Jia Qiang couldn't help but sneer: "It's already fifteen, and our monthly money hasn't been paid yet, so we're just going back and forth - even if it's the beheading at Caishikou, Before going on stage, you have to serve him with good wine and good food!"

The mother was full of joy just now when she got the reward money. After hearing this, she immediately jumped up and loyally defended the Lord: "You little rascals who are not familiar with it, how did we get it if we didn't give you money when we bought you? I will give you monthly money." It's the old man, wife, and second grandmother who are kind, so they don't give you any money, how can you get it?"

"Now it's just birthdays and festivals, and the family can't move away for a while, so I'll post it a few days later. I haven't noticed much yet, but you guys are raising your eyebrows?"

"Hurry up and bring the guy stuff, if you miss the old lady's point of play, take care of the second grandma and pick your skins one by one!"

With that said, he flicked his arms and went away angrily.

When others saw this, they all complained that the senior official shouldn't offend her. If the trouble came to the second grandma, I'm afraid it would not be good for everyone.

Only Fang Guan put his hips on his hips and sneered: "I've endured it this time, what will happen next time? Second Grandma's birthday will be celebrated next month, so I'm afraid we will be even more harsh on us. This day-by-day delay, when will it end?! "

"They all rely on the mountains to eat the mountains and the water, and they are all greedy to fill their stomachs and make a deficit, but they want to use our monthly records to top the tank. You can bear it, but I can't bear it!"

When everyone heard that Wang Xifeng was being pointed at, their expressions changed drastically. They had a good relationship with Fang Guan and hurriedly persuaded: "You can only say a few words. There is someone behind Ling Guan, and we are all helpless."

"Humph~"

Fangguan snorted coldly, although he didn't say anything else, he secretly said in his heart: Lingguan didn't have a backer from the very beginning, although she was more attractive than others, her own family was not bad!
Not to mention how the little actors complained and went to the garden to prepare.

However, the news that the Mid-Autumn Festival moon feast will be reopened spread to the kitchen of the Grand View Garden, and a group of cooks immediately exploded.

The leading woman in charge is Liu Wu'er's mother.

The member of the Liu family stamped his feet and beat his chest, complaining repeatedly: "I told you earlier, don't be in a hurry to throw things away, but you guys just want to encourage me, so what are you doing now?!"

But it turned out that because they heard that the dinner party was cancelled, the people on the stove had resold some of the fresh ingredients early, and planned to count it as the loss of the day. As a result, if the dinner party was held again tonight, they would immediately fall into the trap of nothing Dilemma.

All the cooks looked at each other, and laughed one after another: "Those things are just for freshness. If they are sold in the afternoon, they will not be able to sell at a higher price. Aren't we afraid of falling into our hands?"

"Yeah, I thought that the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet tonight would definitely be cancelled, who would have thought that the palace would suddenly grant a marriage?"

"It's not a big deal, my sister-in-law will report to the higher-ups that it is rotten and sour. After the money is approved, we can go shopping."

"How to report?!"

Hearing what they said to each other, it seemed that they wanted to make big things smaller, but in fact they wanted to push themselves out to top the vat. The Liu family's face became more and more ugly, and they interrupted everyone angrily: "If it's normal, it's fine, grandma I don't pay much attention to these things—but the Mid-Autumn Festival is hosted by the second grandmother, who knows that the house is in a big deficit now, and the second grandmother can't wait to break a penny in half. If she wants to come and check the quality in person, we will still live dead?"

Break a penny in half and spend it?
I'm afraid I just break half of it and put it in my pocket!
Everyone slandered, and smiled all over their faces, asking the Liu family to come up with an idea, and everyone just follow suit.

The Liu family hesitated for a moment, then gritted their teeth and took out the money bag, dumped it on the table, looked around and said: "Everyone, let's get together first, and we'll make money after we pass this level!"

Although everyone was reluctant, they also knew the priorities, so they fled out of their purses one after another, collecting two or thirty taels of scattered silver.

But this is not enough!
It's not that they are greedy for more money, but that these "second-hand ingredients" can be sold at half price, which is already relying on the golden signboard of Rongguo Mansion. Now they are anxious to buy new ones, but they are afraid that the price will double. Can't live!
After calculating the inside and outside, there is naturally a lot of difference.

But if you want to let the big guys bleed again, not to mention others, even the Liu family themselves are reluctant.

So he gathered the silver and copper plates together, and said: "How about this, I'll choose a few fragile ones and report the damage, then reduce the weight of all the dishes that look like, and then choose the first-class ingredients to thicken more , let’s talk about it after fooling around this time!”

Everyone applauded in unison, and when all the work was arranged, they became busy in full swing.

But although they said 'yes' with their mouths, they were scolding their mothers in their hearts, and their movements of their hands became much louder unconsciously, as if they were fighting a war.

Looking at the expression on his face, this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet should be changed to a funeral banquet!
And these two places are just the epitome of the current situation of Rongguo Mansion. When the bits and pieces gathered in front of Wang Xifeng, there was another 700 taels of silver more than the original plan.

In the past, this was just a fraction.

But now, the people who are pressed feel uncomfortable all over.

But fortunately, this time he got the marriage bestowed by the emperor, the Xue family would definitely bring more things with him, as long as he gritted his teeth for a while longer, he would no longer have to worry about the shortfall in the mansion.

Thinking of this, Wang Xifeng felt more relaxed.

While sending people to the bank to exchange the silver, while trying to cut unnecessary expenses everywhere, he was very busy in the Grand View Garden, when suddenly he saw Li Wan and Youshi came to look for it together.

She immediately lowered her face in a half-truth, pointed at the two of them with orchids and scolded: "Okay! I was looking for two dereliction of duty to make an example to the monkeys, but I didn't want the ready-made ones, so I came here. They are greedy and lazy What’s the matter——Ping’er, go and get the rope, so I can tie them up and send them to the old lady!”

Ping'er responded with a smile, but poured two cups of tea and served it.

Youshi also pointed at Wang Xifeng and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I always thought you were a monkey making trouble in the Heavenly Palace, but I didn't want to give birth to a dog's head that doesn't understand good people!"

"Bah~"

Wang Xifeng spat: "I never heard that Lu Dongbin would have a son!"

As he said that, he pushed Ping'er to remember the accounts in front of the two of them, and complained half-truthfully: "Look, there are so many things that are burdening me, and I don't see you helping me to share the burden. I thought there was no one on top of my second grandma."

"What am I looking at this for?"

Hearing this, Li Wan was about to argue, but You Shi didn't like her, and pushed the account book back: "I am also a wife now, and I have a daughter-in-law who is a housekeeper. I just want to enjoy life, why bother?" Getting annoying?."

Li Wan glanced at Ping'er, and then added: "I'm not afraid of no one above, but I'm afraid of someone who will come later."

Listening to what they said seemed to have some meaning, Wang Xifeng couldn't help but get serious, raised his chin at Chong Ping'er, and ordered: "Go and watch at the door, and let them wait outside if you have something to report."

After Ping'er went out, Feng Lazi kept urging: "Now I'm no longer an outsider, so just speak up if you have anything to say!"

"To put it this way..."

You Shi laughed and said: "Then you should invite Ping'er back, maybe you still have to call her sister."

"Bah~"

Wang Xifeng spat: "I'm still the master of that dog slave, why don't you kneel down and say hello to me?!"

"OK OK."

Li Wan stood in the middle and said softly, "There are plenty of opportunities to argue, so let's get serious first."

Having said that, You Shi also became serious.

The two exchanged glances, and it was still Youshi who took the lead: "What do you think about the marriage?"

"How else can you see it?"

Wang Xifeng spread her hands together: "Of course it's a good thing."

After a pause, he said again: "If this marriage can make up for the shortfall in the mansion, it will be a great thing!"

"嘁~"

Youshi snorted disdainfully, stretched out his hand and gave Wang Xifeng a virtual nod on the forehead: "Everyone says you are a shrewd person, but now it seems that you are completely confused!"

Wang Xifeng was about to retort, but she heard Li Wan sigh: "She is also a fan of the authorities. If you and I are in her position, we may not be able to see clearly."

Hearing the two people's words with certainty, Wang Xifeng couldn't help but frowned and pondered, thinking about what they said just now, a bad idea popped up in her heart, but she was unwilling to believe this speculation from the bottom of her heart.

So he forced a smile and said: "I heard you stir up wind and rain, and what you said seems to be true. Even if I have no credit for these years, I should have worked hard, right? Besides, my wife and I are relatives. Say two characters for king."

Seeing that she was clearly enlightened, but still obsessed, Mrs. You couldn't help laughing and said, "Could it be that my aunt's surname isn't Wang anymore? Or is it that you can compare to that precious lump?"

Wang Xifeng bit her lower lip lightly, weighed it carefully in her heart, and found that compared to Baochai, she really couldn't gain the upper hand, her face became even more ugly.

Immediately she looked up at Youshi and Li Wan with a sneer and said, "On this day of great joy, you all came here to make things difficult for me. Could it be that you want to see my jokes?"

"Look at her!"

Pointing at Wang Xifeng, You Shi said to Li Wan, "It's really hard to get along with each other. We came here to remind her for the sake of 'kissing and kissing' now, so that she won't be caught off guard when the time comes, and whoever thinks that she will bite back Let's take a bite!"

Li Wan said softly: "In the past, we would not have violated this taboo. Now... In short, according to what the wife and the master mean, I am afraid that when Bao girl gets married, the position of the head grandmother will be lost. The owner has changed, you'd better make a plan early, and don't be as confused and caught off guard as I was back then."

Until now, Wang Xifeng is still unwilling to believe that Baochai will quickly replace her, so she struggled and said: "Bao girl is still young after all..."

"You were a year younger than her when you took over from me!"

Li Wan once again shattered her fantasy: "Besides, what is Madam Bao's most important thing? It's not just her ability to run the house. She can manage Xue's family in an orderly manner. Could it be that the internal affairs alone can confuse her? No?"

Wang Xifeng's face became more and more ugly, she naturally knew that Baochai was not lacking in the ability to head the house, not to mention Mrs. Wang was escorting her - why didn't she come here like this?

But how could she be willing to give up the power of the family to Baochai so easily? !
However, if Mrs. Wang intends to hand over the housework to her legitimate daughter-in-law as Youshi and Li Wan expected, how would her niece and daughter-in-law resist?

unless……

Wang Xifeng straightened her back suddenly, and looked at Youshi and Li Wan with burning eyes. It would be even more difficult if she wanted to exclude Baochai on her own, but if Li Wan, Youshi, and that 'Living Baby' helped from the side, but it might not be impossible to fight Mrs. Wang!
also……

If he can make reasonable use of that dog slave and make the conflict between Mrs. Wang and Jia Zheng continue to intensify, maybe he won't have to be shackled by her in the future!

(End of this chapter)