Sword of the Red Chamber from Heaven

Chapter 681 Ping'er's thoughts, guesses

"Where's the Second Grandma?"

After listening to the maid's report, Ping'er frowned. People from the Marquis' Mansion and the Lin Mansion had come.

However, when she thought of what happened before, she suddenly realized that Miss Miaoyu in the Marquis' Mansion might also know about Jia Hong's situation.

What Miaoyu said and did before was probably just a play she performed with Xichun.

"Who is the person coming from Guanjun Marquis's Mansion?"

Zhi'er was thinking about Wang Xifeng's instructions, so she didn't delay and said directly, "It's Miss Miaoyu, the one dressed as a Taoist nun."

Afraid that Ping'er didn't know who she was talking about, she hesitated for a moment and then added.

Ping'er's eyes changed slightly. If she didn't know that Jia Hong was with Xichun, she might have thought that Miaoyu came to see Xichun. But now, she probably guessed that Miaoyu's arrival was instructed by Jia Hong.

"No need to say that, I know who it is."

The name "Taoist nun" is not a very good term no matter where it is. Zhier has already crossed the line by saying this.

"What about the Lin Mansion?"

Ping'er was not in a hurry to leave. After confirming Jia Hong's whereabouts, she felt that everything was not so urgent.

"He is the chief steward of the Lin Mansion, and he brought a lot of people with him."

Zhier told him everything she saw word for word.

"You brought someone?"

  Ping'er was stunned. There were quite a few people in the Duke's Mansion! Now he brought more people with him. What was he planning to do?

But then she thought, no matter what she wanted to do, as long as Jia Hong was there, nothing seemed to matter.

"What did grandma order?"

After understanding the general situation, Ping'er began to ask again.

"Grandma asked the girl to ask a few quick hands and feet to wait in the yard. Grandma will be back soon and has something to tell you."

Ping'er nodded.

She had roughly guessed what Sister Feng meant. Now that people had come to the two mansions one after another, Sister Feng must have guessed that the Duke's Mansion would take action next, so she asked her to ask people to prepare in advance.

"Got it. If there's nothing else, you can go back first."

Ping'er already had an idea in her mind. There were indeed a few reliable people on Fengjie's side. She came back a little late, and Miaoyu and Steward Lin might not stay with the old lady for too long. She should start making preparations.

When Zhier heard this, there was some hesitation on her face.

Wang Xifeng had said before that as long as she did a good job on this matter, she would be transferred over to do the job. I just don’t know whether I should stay at this time. After all, from what Wang Xifeng said, there are things to do next.

"Why, is there anything else?"

Seeing that Zhi'er hadn't moved, Ping'er thought that she had something else to do, so she asked.

"No, no more, Miss Ping'er, goodbye!"

After thinking it over, Zhier felt that it would be better not to mention this matter at this time. It would be bad if she gave Wang Xifeng the impression that she was eager for quick success.

Looking at the hesitant expression on the maid's face as she left, Ping'er shook her head gently. This Zhi'er looked unfamiliar to her and her appearance was not particularly outstanding. She could only be ranked in the middle and lower ranks among the maids in the Jia family. She guessed that she must have been doing the cleaning before.

Now that she can come here, Wang Xifeng must have promised something. However, Zhier is doing the right thing at this time. There are some things she doesn't need to say, and shouldn't say. "Hey~~"

"Silly girl, this is not a good place to go!!"

Everyone is jealous of the people around Feng Jieer. After all, Wang Xifeng has always been the housekeeper and has great power. People around her are looked up to by others.

But only those around Wang Xifeng know that Sister Feng is not so easy to serve. She is really protective of her, but she is also very narrow-minded. If she hangs around here all the time and is noticed by Jia Lian, it will not be a blessing but a disaster for them.

No one knew better than her how powerful her master was, so she never dared to overstep the line in front of her. As for the fact that Wang Xifeng gave her away later, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

In Rongqing Hall, after Steward Lin bid farewell to Lady Jia, Jia She and others did not leave.

"What do you think of what Ru Hai said?"

Grandmother Jia was not very interested in guessing riddles, especially at this time.

"To be loyal to the emperor and serve the country literally means to be loyal to the emperor and the sovereign, while to serve the country means to fight in battle and sacrifice one's life for the country."

Jia She sighed quietly.

The previous sentence is not difficult to understand. Combined with the current situation, these four words can be summarized as the Jia family must stand firm and not change sides in the middle of a battle. In the best case, they should take the initiative to participate in the battle to defend the city.

This is also the real reason why Butler Lin brought people here specially. He didn’t come here to guard the house at all.

He had just sent people to investigate those people. They were not ordinary security guards but retired veterans. He had dealt with such people before, so he knew their background very well.

"My uncle probably meant that we should not leave. If conditions permit, it would be best for the family to volunteer."

Jia Baoyu frowned and continued Jia She's words.

A hint of admiration flashed across Jia She's eyes. Jia Baoyu was really different. He had just said a lot, but not everyone could understand the meaning behind it.

"As for the last sentence, I have no idea at the moment. The nobles in the palace are not something we can avoid seeing if we don't want to. If an imperial decree comes down, our family can't refuse it at all. We can see them whether we want to or not."

Jia Baoyu frowned. He could understand some things, but some things were puzzling.

Until Feng Jieer said something that shocked Jia Baoyu's heart.

"Our uncle probably won't tell anyone about this situation!"

Jia She's heart trembled, and at the same time he seemed to think of something. If Lin Ruhai really meant that, then why bother with this?

Wouldn't it be enough to just say that you don't want to accept the order? But if you don't accept the order, it will be a capital crime, which is self-contradictory.

Unless those people come to them, there is no imperial edict.

Jia Baoyu also realized this point. The noble person that Lin Ruhai mentioned was not necessarily the emperor's man. After all, people in the palace were divided into factions. There were not only the emperor's people, but also several princes.

Jia Baoyu subconsciously looked at Jia She. Jia She knew that Jia Baoyu was the only person present who could understand Lin Ruhai's hidden meaning. Jia Baoyu also knew that Jia She was a smart man, a smart man who could see through many truths.

"Uncle."

Jia She waved his hand.

"Okay, let me say the next thing!"

"If I'm not mistaken, Lin Ruhai wants us to be careful of those princes. They come here at this time for a few reasons: Daiyu, the fourth girl, and the ladies in the palace."