The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Shuzi

Chapter 208
Rongguo Mansion gate.

Wang Qingxi looked up at the sun in the sky, saw that the time was almost up, guessed that the banquet had already been set up inside, so he adjusted his dark blue eunuch uniform, pulled his face down, and went to the Rongguo Mansion angrily from the dark place. Go to the gate.

But at the gate of Rongguo Mansion today, because there are virtuous concubines returning home to visit relatives, there are eunuchs walking back and forth in the mansion from time to time. She also came with Concubine Xian, so naturally she didn't look closely.

Just like that, Wang Qingxi went all the way into the Rongguo Mansion so smoothly!

Faced with such a situation, even Wang Qingxi himself was a little dazed.

In a majestic state mansion, the gatekeeper is so lax? !

Looking at the doors behind them who were still smiling and chatting with each other, an inexplicable smile flashed across Wang Qingxi's face.

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The main hall of the Provincial Villa.

The huge long table is already filled with all kinds of delicious food and wine.

Accompanied by Yuan Chun, Jia Mu sits at the top, and on the right are Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Lin Daiyu, Wang Xifeng, Li Wan and other girls.

On the left hand side are Jia Zheng, Jia Jing, Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, Baoyu and others.

The many concubines in the mansion can only stand behind everyone like those maids and daughter-in-laws.

After everyone in the Jia family sat down in order, the etiquette eunuch next to him was about to announce the opening of the banquet, but Jia Jing stood up.

Everyone couldn't help looking at Jia Jing.

The etiquette eunuch hastily swallowed the words he was about to say, and asked instead: "Do you still have something to order, Master Hou?"

Jia Jing glanced at the ceremonial eunuch, did not speak, but waved to Xue Baochai who was behind Lin Daiyu, "Baochai, come here!"

"Master Hou!"

After Xue Baochai came to Jia Jing's side, he was blessed first, and then asked, "What orders does the Marquis have?"

Jia Jing smiled, led her to the back of Xichun, and said: "You sit here first! When I was in the mansion, I never asked you to serve me like this, why do you have to suffer such a crime here?"

Xue Baochai was stunned for a moment, and then she was about to get up, and hurriedly said: "Master Hou, I..."

The etiquette eunuch at the side also hurriedly persuaded: "Master Hou, this move is not in line with etiquette!"

"Umm~!"

When Jia Jing heard this, she suddenly turned her head and looked at the etiquette eunuch, frowning with a cold expression.

"Master Hou, the Concubine Xian is going home to visit relatives today, if Master Hou..."

Under Jia Jing's cold gaze, the voice of the etiquette eunuch became smaller and smaller, and finally disappeared.

"Do you have any objections to Ben Hou's arrangement?"

Jia Jing's expressionless words made the body of the etiquette eunuch tremble. Combined with the words just now, Jia Jing's meaning is very clear, and Xue Baochai is going to be seated!
Facing Jia Jing, the etiquette eunuch asked himself, would he dare to say "no"?
The answer is obvious, not dare!

So, after hearing Jia Jing's question, the ceremonial eunuch hurriedly bowed and replied, "I dare not!"

Jia Jing snorted coldly, "I'm sorry you didn't dare!"

Afterwards, the Jia family paused, and then said gently to Xue Baochai: "Today is also a family banquet, and there are not many outsiders. Just sit here, it's okay!"

Yuan Chun, who was at the top, also said with a smile: "Third brother Jing is right, they are all family banquets, Baochai, you can just sit there with peace of mind!"

Yuan Chun also had to speak at this time, the meaning of Jia Jing's words was very clear, because there were no outsiders at the banquet, Xue Baochai was asked to sit there, and those who had opinions were naturally outsiders.

But who wants to be that outsider?
But now the entire Jia family, not to mention relying entirely on Jia Jing, is almost the same. Even Yuan Chun herself is made a virtuous concubine, how much is due to Jia Jing's credit, she knows in her heart.

Therefore, it is natural to follow Jia Jing's meaning.

Hearing that Yuan Chun spoke so bluntly, Xue Baochai listened to Jia Jing's words and sat down obediently.

Only then did Jia Jing return to her seat, and signaled to the etiquette eunuch, "It's time to announce the feast!"

"..."

Besides, Xue Baochai, even though he was only seated behind Xichun, still made the envious eyes of everyone standing beside her turn red.

What is the occasion today?
Is that a banquet for concubines and concubines in the palace to visit their relatives?

On such an occasion, Xue Baochai, as a concubine, was placed in the seat by Jia Jing, what a favor it was.

Xue Baochai also understood it in her heart, and her eyes couldn't help showing a little sparkle.

As everyone looked at it, although Jiamu's complexion was a bit ugly, she didn't say anything.

On the other hand, Lin Daiyu, seeing the scene in front of her, was not only not angry, but had a little more smile on her face. Obviously she was quite in favor of Jia Jing's arrangement!
This surprised everyone.

As for the many concubines standing behind everyone, looking at Xue Baochai now, they all feel as if they have eaten a cart full of lemons.

The whole person is sour.

It's just a matter of sticking the word "envy" on your face!
Afterwards, between the slow whispers and the interlacing of toasting, in the main hall of the Xingqin Villa, a scene of joy and harmony resumed.

……

Just when the banquet was halfway through, when everyone was eating, a little maid hurried in from outside.

Coming behind Wang Xifeng, the little maid whispered a few words in Ping'er's ear.

Ping'er's expression suddenly changed.

Taking two steps forward, Ping'er leaned over to Wang Xifeng's ear and whispered the report.

After hearing Ping'er's report, Wang Xifeng got up immediately, and under the curious eyes of everyone, said: "Second Master, there are some things outside that you may need to deal with!"

First up, Mother Jia frowned when she heard the words, and said: "Today is a good day for Concubine Xian to go home to visit relatives, if there is any unimportant matter, it will not be too late to deal with Concubine Xian after she returns to the palace! "

After hearing what Jia Mu said, Wang Xifeng hesitated for a moment, but still said: "Second Master, let's go out and have a look, it is an important matter."

Hearing what Wang Xifeng said, everyone couldn't help being even more curious.

Jia Zheng was also slightly surprised, but then he stroked his beard and said with a smile, "What's the matter? Just say it!"

Speaking of Yuanchun returning home today to visit relatives, the ladies and eunuchs who accompanied him were extremely respectful to Jia Zheng, which greatly satisfied Jia Zheng's vanity and gave him a feeling of elation.

see?The noble concubine in the palace, my daughter!
But soon, what Wang Xifeng said made Jia Zheng's complexion change.

After hearing Jia Zheng's words, Wang Xifeng did not hesitate under the gaze of everyone, and said directly: "There is a housekeeper from the Zhongshun Palace outside asking to see the second master, and he is now waiting at the Rongxi Hall!"

"The Palace of Zhongshun?"

Everyone was stunned.

(End of this chapter)