dream of red mansion

Chapter 33 A Detour to Persuade Lai Sheng

Of course, the real reason why Jia Qing asked for leave was not because he wanted to live in the West Mansion for a while. Although it felt good to stay with those outstanding sisters, he did not want to be like Jia Baoyu after all. I can cry silently...

Therefore, he has to struggle, to accumulate strength, to accumulate the strength to keep Jia's mansion!As for accumulating strength, the most important prerequisite is to have money!
With money, others will do things for you and work hard for you; with money, you can let those who need money and are greedy for money open the door for you; with money, you can let people you care about live a prosperous life. Days are the only way to help those in need and make them in turn become my reliance.

And now, he is ready to make money, a lot of money!

However, before that, they need the support of a person, this person is Lai Sheng.

That's right, it's Lai Sheng, Jia Jing's confidant, who is quite important in the entire Jia family's two mansions, managing hundreds of servants in Ningguo mansion.However, Jia Qing is certain about subduing Lai Sheng. Over the years, every time Lai Sheng sees him, he is respectful and does not dare to neglect him.

So he's sure.When I showed him my will, even if he didn't surrender, he would give some help in some things.Not to mention the idea of ​​reporting the letter to Jia Zhen, otherwise, Jia Qing's status in Jia Jing's mind will offend Jia Qing, and his life will be very sad.

Back in Yipintang, he ordered a little girl to call Li Yan and Wang Shun to wait outside the second gate, and he simply tidied up and set off.

After seeing Li Yan and the two of them, Jia Qing said: "Wang Shun, go find someone on the street and ask him to go to the gate of our house and tell him that there is a distinguished guest at Mr. Lai's house, so ask Mr. Lai to go home .Remember, you can’t leave any loopholes or handles. After you’re done, wait for us at the west corner gate of Rongguo Mansion.”

Wang Shun took a look at Jia Qing and the two of them, but didn't dare to ask what happened, so he left the house first.

After that, Jia Qing took Li Yan into Rongguo Mansion from the east corner gate of Rongguo Mansion.

The disciples of the Rongguo Mansion had already received orders from above that Second Master Qing could freely enter and leave the Rongguo Mansion, so Jia Qing was not obstructed in any way.Walk along the outer courtyard of Rongguo Mansion, turn around a door, and exit Rongguo Mansion from the west corner gate of Rongguo Mansion.

It's not that Jia Qing is doing too much, just to be on the safe side, the less people know about his going to see Lai Sheng, the better.Moreover, Jia Qing didn't know whether Jia Zhen had arranged for someone to follow him.

After reuniting with Wang Shun, the three of Jia Qing waited on Lai Sheng's only way home.

After a while, I saw Lai Sheng coming in a hurry.The three of Jia Qing hurried over and blocked Lai Sheng's way.

"The old slave has seen the second master."

When Lai Sheng saw that the person blocking him was Jia Qing, he was taken aback and hurriedly saluted.

Seeing that Lai Sheng was alone, Jia Qing was even happier, and said, "What a coincidence, Mr. Lai, how about I treat you to a cup of tea?"

"Thank you for the kindness of the second master, but there are distinguished guests at home, and my mother asked me to go back to treat the guests. I can only thank the second master for his kindness. Next time, this old slave will ask the second master alone to make an apology to the second master."

"Oh? Isn't the distinguished guest right in front of you?" Jia Qing said jokingly, and kept watching Lai Sheng's reaction.

Lai Sheng was stunned at first, then his face was uncertain, but in the end it all turned into a touch of relief.

"In this case, I would like to thank the second master for his kindness, please!" The person who said that had already stepped aside.

Jia Qing laughed, this Lai Sheng is indeed a smart person, talking to a smart person is a very pleasant thing.

So Jia Qing took the lead, followed by Lai Sheng, and finally Li Yan, the four of them walked towards the nearest teahouse together.

After entering a private room, Jia Qing sat down first, and after ordering the three of them to sit down as well, he asked directly without going around the corner: "Mr. Lai thinks who between me and my eldest brother can support the Ningguo Mansion and guard the foundation of my Jia family?" , and even open up territories?"

Hearing that Li Yan and Li Yan were a little uneasy, Jia Qing hadn't told them about his ambitions, now when Pu heard that Jia Qing had the intention of fighting for power, they were all a little nervous.

Lai Sheng did not. Jia Qing's performance has become more and more outstanding these years, coupled with Jia Jing's love, it is not that he has not considered this issue, but there is no way, Jia Qing was born too late. as easy to shake?So he slowly opened his mouth and said: "Second Master and Uncle Zhen are both dragons and phoenixes among people. It is really a blessing for my Jia family that anyone can keep the Jia family's foundation."

Jia Qing was a little dissatisfied, this Lai Sheng actually wanted to give him a "moderate way of being a minister", he would not give him a chance.

Looking at Lai Sheng, he said in a deep voice, "I'm talking about the above three points, why should Mr. Lai fool me?"

Lai Sheng said hesitantly when he heard the words: "Why did the second master force the old slave? I dare not speak about such a thing. It all depends on the master's words."

"Hehe, of course I know that this matter is decided by the master, and I dare not interfere with the master's thoughts, but what I want to ask now is Mr. Lai's opinion.

Don't worry, Manager Lai, it's just the four of us here.Since I dared to bring Wang Shun and Li Yan here, it means that they have absolute trust, and Mr. Lai can speak up if he has something to say. "

Li Yan and the two next to him were very moved when they heard this, and their faces showed the expression of determination that a scholar would die for his confidant.It made Lai Sheng believe Jia Qing's words.

Looking at Jia Qing's serious expression, he was silent for a while, and Lai Sheng said slowly: "In that case, let me say it openly, in fact, the old slave has also seen the performance of the second master these years, if you want to talk The old slave's opinion, in fact, I value the second master more. However, the old slave's opinion is useless, and the old slave dare not go against the master's will to give the second master any help. The second master came to find the old slave today. It's useless.

In fact, as long as the second master can get the master's approval and let the master pass on the position of patriarch to you, then why not give the second half of the old slave's life to the second master? "

Is not this nonsensical?I can let Jia Jing pass the position to me, why should I come to you?But Lai Sheng can say that, Jia Qing is quite satisfied, at least he will feel more at ease when using it in the future.

It seems that to persuade Lai Sheng to change his strategy, after sorting out his thoughts, Jia Qing said: "Mr. Lai knows why the master is obviously good at Taoism, but he has not handed over the position of patriarch to my eldest brother? Mr. Lai doesn't have to deny it." , it’s nothing more than my elder brother worrying the master, worrying that he can’t support the whole family. And the master loves me so much all these years, but he never mentioned the reason why he wants me to be the patriarch and the patriarch. Manager Lai knows Is it? Haha, I think it’s nothing more than the following three points, would Mr. Lai be willing to listen to it?”

Lai Sheng nodded, signaling Jia Qing to continue.

"First, my elder brother is the son of Mrs. Xianning, the eldest son according to the law. But I am a concubine, does Mr. Lai think so?"

Lai Sheng was a little embarrassed. It was always a bad thing to be called a bastard by others, but the second master in front of him said it himself, but he still nodded.

"But I thought this was just a last resort. Since ancient times, apart from Li Yi, there has also been Li Xian. My elder brother has everything from eating, drinking, prostitution and gambling, so naturally he can't be called a sage, so this one can be ignored."

Not giving a chance to object, Jia Qing continued: "Secondly, my elder brother is almost forty now, if I am allowed to attack the noble, my elder brother will definitely not accept it, maybe there will be a tragedy of brothers fighting against the wall, the master is definitely not willing to do this! "

Lai Sheng nodded again. Indeed, Jia Jing definitely didn't want his two sons to become enemies.

"However, over the years, I have become more and more loved by the master, and my elder brother's dissatisfaction is a foregone conclusion, not to mention that I still have the intention of aspiring to be the head of the family. If my elder brother is allowed to seize the title, how should I deal with it then? My elder brother's heart, how can I retreat completely? If so, how can there be a saying of brotherly harmony?
The only difference is that if I become a noble, not only the Ningguo Mansion will benefit, but the entire Jia family will also benefit, and I can arrange my elder brother to live in Ningguo Mansion and treat him like an elder brother!And my elder brother, does he have such ability and heart?
Therefore, this does not constitute a condition for my father to give up on me, the most important thing is the third point! "

Lai Sheng originally wanted to say something, but after hearing what Jia Qing said, he had to suppress it and listen to the third most important point in Jia Qing's mouth.

"Third, I'm only eight years old this year, which determines that I don't have the persuasive power to master a big family. In that case, the whole family may lose faster. This is the real decision that my father will not pass on the title My real sake.

So my eldest brother and I both have concerns, so it is difficult to choose! "

Seeing Jia Qing's words, he analyzed the originally complicated problem into a problem of age. No matter whether there is any unreasonable part in it, this powerful logical analysis ability alone is enough to show that his vision is correct. Uncle Jane is better suited to power.

He now wants to know what method Jia Qing will use to solve the problem at this age.

"Since the second master said so, is there a way to solve this concern of the master?"

"Of course! I have already obtained the support of the master, and he promised me that I will consider retiring after I get married..."

Jia Qing used a trick, and he created an illusion by saying this: Jia Jing deliberately waited for Jia Qing to grow up, so that he could pass the throne to him.Lai Sheng didn't know that Jia Jing just wanted to watch Jia Qing grow up, get married and start a business, but he didn't say that he would pass the throne to him.

Sure enough, Lai Sheng asked: "Master really said that?" In this case, it is very necessary for him to choose a position.

"I don't dare to talk nonsense about this. This is what the master told me personally today. The master also promised to give me a three-month leave so that I can study hard in the Imperial College in the future and meet my classmates and teachers to help me!"

Zi, it seems so, the master still values ​​the second master more in his heart!When the old man dropped out of the Imperial College, the old man was very dissatisfied, but he didn't force the old man anymore. From this point of view, the old man pinned this hope on the second master...

Seeing that Lai Sheng was led to think by himself, he continued: "So, Manager Lai should help me, so that I can be independent as soon as possible, and make some achievements. Naturally, I don't have to wait until I get married. You can let go of the burden ahead of time, and ask the immortals according to your own wishes, isn't it also Manager Lai's repayment of the master's kindness?"

(End of this chapter)