The red building is so arrogant

Chapter 778
Qingtang hut.

Aunt Xue saw that Mrs. Wang had sent Yihongyuan a message, and she couldn't help asking curiously: "Who are the people who helped the spirit go south this time?"

"In addition to Baoyu, there is Brother Huan."

Mrs. Wang said: "The master is gone, and there must be someone at home to take care of him. Besides, Feng girl is now twin again, so she is going to keep brother Lian at home."

"This……"

Aunt Xue looked around and said in a low voice, "I heard that the long house almost broke with you because of the inheritance, and now there is only one brother Lian at home, isn't it a bit..."

"If you can think of this, it seems that you are really enlightened."

Mrs. Wang praised her, and then said: "Don't worry, right now the elder room is fighting for the old lady's favor - not to mention that the Rongguo Mansion is not going to benefit him, as long as it is There's nothing left to suffer."

After a pause, he further explained: "What's more, when my sister-in-law was arguing about the inheritance, she once personally admitted that she would not fight for the mansion. Brother Lian was at the side at that time. Since he didn't refute it, it is equivalent to acquiescing. If you want to object again I can't help him with my mouth!"

Aunt Xue was relieved after hearing this.

Although she has complaints about Mrs. Wang's mother and son, she still thinks about the sisterhood, so she still hopes for Mrs. Wang's well-being.

After chatting a few more words, seeing that from time to time someone came to report the latest progress of the layoffs gathering to make troubles. Mrs. Wang was always busy, so Aunt Xue took the initiative to bid farewell and left the hut.

It happened that as soon as I went out, I saw Caixia coming back from Yihong Courtyard.

Seeing Aunt Xue, Caixia was about to retreat to the side, but Aunt Xue suddenly asked, "You went to Yihong Courtyard to deliver a message, what did Baoyu say?"

The whole family hopes that Baoyu will fall, except for Aunt Zhao, who is probably Caixia. She naturally refuses to hide anything for Baoyu, and now she pretends to smile bitterly: "Second Master Bao is making a fuss about replacing Madam Li with Xiren and Sheyue. , I rushed to persuade him a few words, but I don’t know if he listened or not.”

Aunt Xue frowned when she heard the words, and immediately waved her hands and said, "Go in and see your wife, don't make her wait."

With that said, he walked out of the courtyard with a sinking face.

Caixia kept watching her go away, so she couldn't help snickering.

For a long time, Baoyu has been the darling of the Rongguo Mansion, while Jia Huan is not much better than Xiaohuahuang, but now that the world has turned upside down, Baoyu seems to be a thing of the past, and I, who bet on Jiahuan, can finally feel proud for a while up!

And when the third master is older, with Uncle Jiao supporting him in the officialdom, why isn't he ten times stronger than Baoyu who will never be used?
At that time, I really want to see what kind of faces those little hooves will show on Baoyu!

Just as she was thinking about it here, she was very happy when someone patted her on the shoulder unexpectedly, but when she looked back, it turned out to be Caiyun.

"doing what?"

Caixia patted her in turn, and said angrily, "It just scared me so much!"

"You haven't done anything wrong, why are you so timid?"

Caiyun smiled as if pointing something.

The plague-stricken little hooves!
Caixia couldn't help cursing inwardly, because of her own influence, Caiyun originally intended to turn to Third Master Huan, but now that the situation has become clearer, she has become more concerned about Jia Huan's affairs, and even walks more closely with Aunt Zhao. I am still working hard.

But after thinking about it, Caixia couldn't help but smile smugly.

What's the use of Caiyun trying to curry favor with Aunt Zhao?How did she know that the root of this thread was actually tied around Uncle Jiao's waist?He was openly discussing his parents-in-law with Aunt Zhao, but secretly he was a sister who fought in the same room. With such a relationship, how could Caiyun compare with himself?
So he took a deep look at Caiyun, and went to find Mrs. Wang to return her life.

Caiyun is a little puzzled by Caixia, and she always feels that Caixia seems to have something else, but apart from Aunt Zhao's endorsement, what else can she do?
After thinking for a while to no avail, Caiyun simply didn't bother to think about it any more, and went back to the house to rummage through the cabinets to find two gifts, which she prepared as parting gifts for Jia Huan.

Out of the hut in Qingtang, he bumped into Xiren on the way, Caiyun was about to say hello, but saw Xiren walking past him without looking sideways.

Caiyun was a little displeased at first, but thinking that Xiren, as a housemaid, would not be able to accompany Baoyu to the south this time, she must feel uncomfortable, so she didn't worry about it any more.

Not to mention how Caiyun gave gifts.

But Xiren said hesitantly walked near the Qinfang Bridge, and then stopped hesitantly.

There are two people who can help her now. One is the third girl, Jia Tanchun. Although she has relinquished her duties as a housekeeper, who doesn't know that she has already decided to give Uncle Jiao a part-time job?

With this status alone, not to mention the grandma Li Wan who is in power, even Mrs. Wang will give her three points!
The second one is the second grandmother of Bao [Baochai]. The old lady was able to go to the funeral smoothly a few days ago, thanks to the second grandmother who took the initiative to give out 2 taels of silver to help her. I owe her such a big favor. If she is willing to ask for her , presumably no one will object.

Besides, she was Bao's second grandma, and Baoyu was not at home, so it was only natural for her to ask her to come over.

Both of these places can help him, but whether he is willing to help is another matter.

The Second Grandma Bao has a grudge against her, and the Third Miss may not be willing to meddle in her own business...

Xiren pondered for a moment, and decided to start from the close first. If the third girl refused to help, it would not be too late to go to the second grandma to find the treasure.

Thinking in this way, she followed the embankment to Qiushuangzhai.

When she entered the door, she saw Shishu rushing to the study with hot water. She hurriedly called Shishu to stop, and asked with a smile, "Why, the third girl is making a fuss again?"

"Isn't it?"

The waiter shook his head and said: "I'm still a girl and handed over my errands. I should spend a few days at leisure. Who would have thought that I would be even busier."

Xiren laughed again, raised his finger and pointed to the study: "I don't know if it's convenient for Fang to go in and disturb me?"

The waiter was about to answer when Tanchun walked out quickly with a manuscript in hand. Seeing Xiren in the courtyard, she raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "Why, second brother asked you to come?"

When she met Xiren earlier, she also wanted to call her sister respectfully, but now it was different from the past, not only others, but even Xiren herself felt that her condescending attitude was normal.

Immediately said a blessing: "Miss San misunderstood, I am the one asking for something."

Hearing this, Tanchun sized her up, then walked out and said, "It just so happens that I'm going to find Sister Bao, let's talk while walking."

When Xiren heard that he was going to see Second Mistress Bao, he couldn't help but secretly groaned. If the third girl was straightforward and told her about what he had entrusted to her, Second Mistress Bao would not care if she knew that she had left her to find the third girl. Most likely will not be happy.

"what happened?"

Seeing that she didn't follow, Tanchun turned his head suspiciously.

Xiren was afraid that Second Grandma Bao would be unhappy, but he was even more afraid of offending Third Miss, so he rushed up quickly, not daring to hide anything, and told the news that Caixia was taken away.

Tanchun frowned secretly when he heard this, thinking that the old man was too anxious, he just promised to help solve the problem of entanglement, he directly set the schedule for departure, and also spread the news to everyone, if he failed to make it things get done...

Hey~
At that time, it is necessary to use twelve points of strength.

At this time, Xiren saw that she was frowning after listening to it, and her heart suddenly turned cold, and she couldn't help pleading again: "Third Miss, look at this..."

Only then did Tanchun come to his senses, and he asked casually, "If Sister Bao is willing to ask you to go, the matter would be easy. Why didn't you ask her?"

Xiren clearly thought of this section early on, but at this moment he hastily put on a gesture of sudden realization, patted his forehead and said: "Yes, yes, why did I forget this one?!"

After finishing speaking, a bitter look appeared on her face again: "It's just that I offended Ying'er because of Second Master's affairs a while ago, and I'm afraid that even with Second Mistress..."

As he said that, he looked at Tanchun expectantly again, hoping that she could make up with her.

Don't want Tanchun to shake his head directly and said: "If that's the case, it will be a bit troublesome - or simply let your mother redeem you to go out, take off your slavery, and no one can manipulate you at will anymore."

"This……"

Xiren showed embarrassment.

Originally, the family had collected enough money to redeem her, but when she bit her to death and refused to leave Rongguo Mansion, her brother and sister-in-law used the money to buy a field, and now they suddenly said they would leave. Could it be that they wanted their brother and sister-in-law to sell the house in a hurry? Can't sell the land?
Don't say that brother and sister-in-law may not agree, even if she agrees, she will not be able to pass her own test.

So he stammered: "I don't want to involve my family..."

Tanchun interrupted her, and asked: "Do you not want to involve the family, or do you not want to leave the second elder brother?"

Xiren paused again, with a struggling look on his face, and after a while he chased after him and said, "I just don't want to hurt my family."

Tanchun asked again: "So, as long as you don't get sent to the Muni Temple, it will be fine for you to leave your second elder brother?"

"Yes, it is."

Gritting his teeth, Xiren managed to force out an answer.

Tanchun stopped for the first time, turned around and looked at her seriously, and said, "Since that's the case, I have an idea. Now I only have one servant by my side, which is enough for me at home, but in the future... if you are willing Follow me, I will find my wife and ask you to come."

"This, this..."

Xiren was shocked when he heard the words. Hearing the meaning of the third girl, he clearly wanted to marry her as a dowry!

But this...

She was so flustered that she stammered: "I, after all, after all, I have..."

"Isn't Ping'er at Jiao's house now?"

Tanchun heard the meaning of her words, and said indifferently: "Didn't you still lift Auntie?"

This is true.

Thinking of Ping'er's situation, Xi Xin really felt a little relieved. If he could do what Ping'er did, wouldn't it be a hundred times better than wasting time in Rongguo Mansion?
but……

"How dare I compare with Ping'er, she and Uncle Jiao have been friends since childhood—besides, Second Master..."

"As long as you are willing, the second elder brother will not forcefully stop you. Isn't Qingwen over there?"

The attacker was silent again.

At the beginning, Jia Baoyu was the only one among all the maids who indulged Qingwen, but when Qingwen was forced to transfer to Jiao's house, he really couldn't stop her.

So if it's me this time, will the result be different?
Tanchun was just a temporary idea, thinking it would be good to add some weight, so seeing that she didn't answer, he didn't say anything, raised his finger and pointed in front of him and said, "We're here, are you coming in with me to meet Sister Bao?" ,still……"

"me……"

Xiren was so confused by Tanchun's words that he couldn't even understand what the third girl was talking about. He raised his head blankly and faltered, maybe even she herself didn't know what she wanted to say.

"Think about it for yourself."

Seeing this, Tanchun patted her on the shoulder lightly, and then went to Xue Baochai.

I didn't want to see Aunt Xue again as soon as I entered the door.

She couldn't help being startled, and said in surprise: "Didn't it mean that my aunt went to our wife's place? Why..."

Aunt Xue got up and said with a smile: "Your wives are busy, besides, I'm mainly here to see your sister. Now that she's fine, I'm relieved—whatever you say, I'll go inside for a while."

Baochai also hurriedly got up, and the two of them sent Aunt Xue into the inner room, and then sat down in the living room again.

Tanchun handed the article he wrote to Baochai for review, and then flipped through Baochai's new article with ease.

The styles of the two articles are very different. One is famous for its sharp diction, which often makes the viewers overwhelmed;

As for Lin Daiyu, she is known for her whimsy and unconstrained imagination, which can always make people feel confused.

Xing Xiuyan learned from Jiao Shun and took the small composition route, and is best at mobilizing readers' emotions.

Tanchun has always been a quick shooter, and he quickly finished reading Baochai's article, and marked the places that he thought needed to be slightly revised, and then stopped to drink tea.

After waiting for a while, seeing that Baochai was still reviewing, she suddenly asked, "Why do I see that there are a few articles that look like sister Lin's writing?"

Xue Baochai looked up blankly: "Really? I thought it was sister Xing's handwriting."

"maybe."

Tanchun nodded noncommittally.

If those articles were indeed written by Lin Daiyu, then this would be interesting—how did Jiao Shun find her to be the shooter?Or the two have never broken contact?
If it were someone else, Tanchun might guess that Lin Daiyu chose to hide her name in order to escape reality.

But getting involved with someone Jiao made her unable to stop thinking about it.

But if it is what she thinks, what role does Xue Baochai play in it?

Putting her cheeks on her forehand and looking at Xue Baochai thoughtfully, Baochai suddenly raised her head and asked, "Do you think the Jiao family can carry it this time?"

"Of course!"

Tanchun gave the answer without thinking: "When did you see him lose?"

Baochai didn't say any more, but she was sweating for Jiao Shun in her heart.

In the past, Jiao Shun was able to turn disasters into good fortunes, apart from his own ability, he could not do without the emperor's trust and support, but this time...

The empress and Concubine Wu may not be as steadfast as the emperor!
…………

It really made Xue Baochai guess right.

Faced with the current situation, the queen and Concubine Wu did indeed waver.

Mainly, as women in the harem, they have never faced such pressure directly. On the one hand, the royal family members are eager to fight, and on the other hand, the important officials in the court are eager to try. Although the two live in the deep palace, they always feel as if they are surrounded by wolves.

The one who retreated first, of course, was Concubine Wu Gui, who was harsh and introverted.

At the beginning, she scolded all the officials for being disloyal and obedient to the king, but when the pressure continued to be exerted continuously, she felt a little out of control.

That afternoon, she went to Chuxiu Palace and complained loudly: "Then Jiao Changqing is really useless. If he wants to fight a public opinion war, I think he is clearly being beaten by others!"

She walked back and forth twice on her thick-soled embroidered shoes, and said annoyedly: "At this moment, it is said that there is no one in the court, and at the same time, it is urged to add cabinet bachelors. It is not good to agree to any one, but you can't always procrastinate like this." ?”

Although the queen is more stable than her, she can bear more and more pressure, so she can't help being a little restless right now.

With a long sigh, he said distressedly: "When I open my eyes now, I have to worry about all kinds of things, from the promotion of the big officials in the frontier to the money and food for disaster relief and pensions. I don't know where to start. I still don't think it's so difficult for the emperor to manage such a huge country now."

Concubine Wu Gui nodded empathetically, and now she even regretted it a little, she shouldn't have left Jia Yuanchun in the cold early - anyway, she was a spoiler, not a spoiler, so it would be good to deal with her when the emperor died.
But earlier, she said some tough words in front of the queen because of Jia Yuanchun's matter, and now she can't save face when she thinks about it.

So he suppressed his regret and said again: "Actually, if you want me to say, this new policy has not seen much benefit. Confucian scholars have been used to govern the country in all dynasties, which shows that the law of the ancestors is effective, and there is no need to make major changes."

These words were obviously influenced by what was said in the newspapers.

The queen opened her beautiful eyes when she heard the words: "What do you mean?"

Concubine Wu Gui was also a little tangled, she sat down opposite the queen, twisted her body like ADHD, and said after a while: "I mean, those scholars will never rebel no matter what, but it will be different if King Zhongshun succeeds." , for brother Yao's consideration, maybe you can..."

She originally wanted to wait for the queen to understand it by herself, but after waiting for a long time, the queen did not respond, so she added: "Maybe we can also learn from King Zhongshun."

The so-called learning from King Zhongshun naturally wanted to use Gongxue and Jiao Shun as bargaining chips in exchange for the support of the courtiers.

"no!"

The queen flatly refused: "Jiao Changqing must not move, at least not at this time!"

Concubine Wu Guifei fell back paralyzed when she heard the words, then stood up while supporting the kang table, and asked with burning eyes: "Why, is my sister reluctant to part with him?"

"Bah~"

The queen spat angrily, and said angrily: "Speaking seriously, why are you... To tell you the truth, Concubine Xiande specially reminded me before that she said that if the Supreme Emperor is still here, she can invite Jiao Changqing and Gongxue Buy people's hearts; but now that the Supreme Emperor is gone, doing so will only show weakness to the enemy, and it will also cost the only trusted minister."

Seeing that Concubine Wu Guifei still didn't quite understand what she heard, she had no choice but to further explain: "It means that we have given in at this time, and those ministers will probably intensify their efforts in the future!"

Concubine Wu Gui suddenly realized.

But apart from betraying Jiao Shun, the two couldn't think of any other way.

After looking at each other for a long while, the queen finally sighed and said: "It's really not possible, let's call Jiao Shun into the palace again to ask. After these few days, maybe he has figured out a good way."

Concubine Wu Gui also sighed: "When the time comes, let's call Concubine Xiande too, now I can't take care of so much."

(End of this chapter)