Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 156 Ningguo Mansion Bows Its Head
In Rongqing Hall,

Mother Jia also had a look of regret after she finished speaking.

Everyone has different ideas, only Mother Jia still sincerely protects the reputation of the Jia family.

Although Jia's mother spoke anxiously, she was not really flustered, and she must have known that Luoyunhou's mansion would not be too embarrassing.

Just to see what it means, to find ways to bargain, to see what to do.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang smiled subtly, turned to Zhang Jinyu suddenly, and asked;

"Jinyu, what do you say?"

Zhang Jinyu drank tea as if nothing had happened, ate cakes there, looked at the pure wool carpet on the floor, which should be the kind of lamb velvet, and a masterpiece behind Jia Mu, Sunrise Welcome Pine, It is really artistic.

I still think about how to decorate my house when I go back, and order some high-end items, and I will also degenerate and enjoy the corruption of feudal privileges.

I was stunned to be asked,
He also knew that his mother wanted to speak through his own mouth, so he replied without thinking;

"Old Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with the Rongguo Mansion. It's just that Jia Zhen of the Ningguo Mansion embarrassed Ben Hou, and Ben Hou also suspected that someone behind him was instigated. The Beijing Grand Competition is about to begin. This trick is terrible. Here we come."

Zhang Jinyu thought for a while and said,

"Since the old matriarch has spoken, I have to take a step back. It seems that the Ningguo Mansion is so proud, and I will follow what Jia Zhen said. I will not pursue it anymore, but only this time, next time. It’s not the price if you have to pay for it.”

Zhang Jinyu is not polite, and directly asks for money for benefits, not to mention other things. Looking at the Jia family's two state-owned mansions, the houses with pavilions, terraces, pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings, 10 taels of silver is not a drop in the bucket, so it's easy to add Replenish your small coffers.

Zhang Jinyu still hates that she wants less money.

Seeing Luo Yunhou's appearance of being so money-obsessed, Jia's mother was also taken aback, because there is a shortage of money outside this pass.

Mother Jia frowned when she heard this, and when she saw the appearance of the old matriarch, Mrs. Wang immediately followed up;

"Old Madam, look at this child is still so stubborn. Our mother and I have not offended anyone since we came from outside the customs. We can't just bully us orphans and widows, right?"

As soon as Wang's words came out, there was also hidden sarcasm, there was something in the words, every word was like a hint of a knife, but the words were generous and powerful, which shocked everyone in the Rongqing Hall.

These words are not nonsense, let alone spread.

Jia's mother frowned even tighter. Her family knew about her own affairs. Although the outside was very glamorous, there was not much money left in the public account inside, but since Brother Zhen said so, he must have some confidence. If word got out, the Jia family's century-old prince would lose face if the trouble continued.

Since money can solve the problem, it's not a problem. I'm afraid there are other demands. Jia Zhen is also stubborn, so let's talk about it first.

Mother Jia smiled, and Wang Shi and Zhang Jinyu looked at each other and said secretly, and heard;
"Alright, then follow Luo Yunhou's words and ask Brother Zhen of the Ningguo Mansion to pay you 10 taels of silver. I won't mention this matter again, and I will explain to him. What Mrs. Wang said just now is a bit serious. Although there were some misunderstandings before, after all, there are some in-laws, how could they do such a thing of bullying orphans and widows, such words must not be said indiscriminately, and the two families should move around more in the future."

Wang also nodded and obeyed;
"What the old lady said is that the Jia family has two heirs in the capital and leads the other six households of the Jia family. There are thousands of people. It is also rumored that the old lady runs the family well and handles things fairly. , It really is worthy of the name, and Mrs. Wang is also very impressed."

Now that most of the problems have been solved, Mrs. Wang will naturally not hold on to them, and everyone will take a step back, so there may not be opportunities in the future.

Yang Hanyu's eyes flickered and she didn't know what she was thinking, let alone what other people were thinking. It stands to reason that the daughters of the Wang family could talk about it, but on the contrary, none of the two daughters-in-law of the Jia family said anything.

Even Li Wan was silent there, looking at Luo Yunhou's face from time to time, and Luo Yunhou was also attracted by Li Wan, after all, he was a lady of every family, and ordinary women really didn't have that kind of temperament and figure. Of course, it was just secretly observing.

Mother Jia saw that the discussion was almost over, and it was hard to say anything else. Since the matter was settled, there would be no delay, so she ordered,
"Feng girl, you have to work hard, make another trip, go to Ningguo Mansion to talk to Brother Yizhen about the matter, and get the bank note from his account in Ningguo Mansion."

"It's the ancestor."

Wang Xifeng got up directly and walked out the door, and then the second wife in the room was there to drink tea, and Li Wan handed melon and fruit snacks, and the hall was suddenly peaceful, without the previous sense of tension.

Zhang Jinyu didn't say much, and kept looking around. She was very curious about the luxurious decoration of Jia's mansion. In the red building, Jia's mansion was praised like a flower.

The chairs under my body are all made of pear blossom wood. The pastries also have fruits. Needless to say, the fruits are only stored in the cellars of wealthy families in winter. The main reason is that the pastries are definitely from the palace. The taste is similar to that of the harem. The taste of Lou's own food is exactly the same. It is impossible to buy it outside, it can only be made by the imperial dining room in the palace. It is not easy for the Jia family to serve this food.

And outside,
Wang Xifeng left Rongqingtang with Ping'er, and walked towards Ningguo Mansion.

Ping'er asked on the road,
"How is grandma, has the matter been settled?"

Wang Xifeng said indifferently,

"It's been discussed a long time ago. We're fine. The money has been refunded, but the Ningguo Mansion wants to accompany 10 taels of silver, so Luo Yunhou is willing to give up."

When Ping'er heard the 10 taels of silver, he also cried out in surprise,
"Ah, grandma, what can I do with such money?"

"You ask me, who do I ask? It's not Jia Zhen who said 10 taels of silver to buy someone's marriage certificate. Now that it's said, it must have happened."

The two of them had already entered the Ningguo Mansion while they were talking, so they stopped discussing this matter.

When they arrived at Tianxiang Tower, Wang Xifeng didn't want to see Brother Zhen's miserable appearance, so it's no wonder that he would be mad if he said this, no matter what.

After opening the door and entering the building, Jia Zhen had already gotten up and was sitting at the table, while Mrs. You was feeding her with medicine.

Jia Zhen's face was still swollen high, but it was also reduced a lot, but she just looked unhappy, and asked when she saw Wang Xifeng coming;
"It's Feng girl who is here. There are results outside. Did the old matriarch go to Shuntian Mansion with a message to arrest him first?"

Wang Xifeng couldn't believe that Brother Zhen had the confidence at this time, so she said helplessly;
"Brother Zhen should stay in the mansion honestly. The ancestors have already negotiated with Luo Yunhou's mother, Mrs. Wang, and our two families are not in debt. I don't talk about Brother Zhen, but I understand the matter. Why do you keep talking?" Going to find the troubles of Marquis Luo Yun, the old matriarch will not go into it anymore, this time the Ningguo Mansion will take out 10 taels of silver notes to compensate him, and the matter will be over."

When Jia Zhen heard this, she couldn't believe it, she threw the medicine bowl angrily, and said angrily;

"How is it possible? I'm going to find the old matriarch. If it doesn't work, I'll go to the emperor and ask for justice. Didn't he, Luo Yunhou, also say that he wants to buy my divorce letter and ask your sister-in-law to be a child for him?"

You Shi who was next to him heard Jia Zhen mentioning the matter again, she had a pretty face of sadness, how could she bear the rumors in such a small family, if this word spread, it would be like holding a knife against herself, Besides, Master Zhen is really defending himself, his words are like a sword.

Wang Xifeng was not afraid of Jia Zhen's behavior, so she waved her hand and said;
"Brother Zhen, let's go. Don't bother the Rongguo Mansion anymore. Besides, Brother Zhen understands justice here better than anyone else. It will be hard to say in the end if you make a fuss in the palace."

After hearing this, Jia Zhen seemed to be discouraged, and murmured speechless, thinking of the unspeakable pain in her heart like a knife, she could only do so now, so she said to Youshi;
"Madam, you go and pay 10 taels of silver to the account and take it to Feng girl, and I won't go."

Only then did Youshi wipe away tears, stood up, and led Wang Xifeng to the cashier to get the bank notes.

And Honor Hall,

Mother Jia was also thinking about how to hold back Luo Yunhou's family, especially the marriage of Lord Hou. How could they get engaged without saying a word? It's too childish.

"My in-laws, Mr. Rong has a lot of mouths. Which family's daughter Luo Yunhou is engaged to be married to? This quiet move is too fast. Is this an ordinary wife or a regular wife?"

As soon as this remark came out, the two Mrs. Wang were silent, and Mrs. Wang didn't know which one it was, so Zhang Jinyu said when she saw it;

"Back to the old majesty, this Marquis is naturally his regular wife, and he has written a lot of wedding letters and ceremonies. Elder Qin is also kind and peaceful. He is very close to Ben Hou and respects him very much."

After Zhang Jinyu finished explaining, the women sitting in the room were all frowning and obviously displeased. Mrs. Wang did not tell her because of her haste, the second wife did not tell her because of her niece, and the old lady did it because she was too late. , As for Yang Hanyu, she is purely jealous.

"What does Mrs. Wang think?"

Instead, Mother Jia asked Luo Yunhou's mother what she thought, and Wang replied with a natural expression;
"Of course the mother supports it. Besides, I can help the family take advantage of it now. After the marriage is settled, it can't be withdrawn. Then the reputation of the Hou's mansion is even worse."

Wang's answer naturally did not satisfy Jia's mother, what is reputation, Jia's family has no reputation for what happened today.

Mother Jia was not reconciled and continued to ask,
"Ms. Wang, this honorable man, especially the main wife, must be carefully selected. Not to mention the right family, it must be generous, and he must be able to manage the family business. Don't make jokes about this small family."

Mother Jia seemed to be concerned, but in fact she disliked the fact that the daughter of the Qin family was not a small family. Naturally, the Wang family could not be led away, and retorted,
"What the old matriarch said is true. Small families sometimes have some problems, but there are a lot of dirty things in the high school. Besides, just this daughter of a small family has provoked people who want to take away their relatives." Things, presumably, must have something special."

Mother Jia had to make one last effort and asked Zhang Jinyu;
"Master Hou, I heard that this marriage contract was written by you and Mrs. Qin after they got drunk. Are you a little impulsive?"

Zhang Jinyu didn't want to talk about this topic anymore, so she said solemnly;
"Old Majesty, this Marquis knows what you mean, but the ancients still promise a thousand gold. No matter when and where a marriage letter was written, as long as it was written by this Marquis, I will definitely not go back on it. It may be nothing to me to go back on it, but Where is that woman, it is useless to kill her, and besides, the fate of three lives, once the sea was difficult for water to get rid of Wushan is not a cloud, why didn't I meet another woman?"

As soon as this word comes out.

Jia Baoyu, who was behind the curtain, was a little crazy when he heard it. He praised Luo Yunhou, who was destined to live forever, while Tanchun, who was eating oranges, also stopped eating oranges for a while. Those plump red lips whispered;

"You really deserve to be Marquis Luo Yun. Once the sea was too difficult to be water. Except for Wushan, it is not a cloud. What a beautiful poem, there is such a talent."

Yingchun and Xichun were also obsessed with listening.

Jia Baoyu said;
"I didn't realize that Luo Yunhou is also an infatuated person. It is disgraceful for Ningguo Mansion to do this."

Xichun nodded;

"That's right, it's really embarrassing for them to take care of each other and take away their relatives."

It was Xiren who came over with fruit, the big maid beside Jia Baoyu said;
"Second Master Bao, you really feel sorry for each other. It's not the second master's turn to intervene in this matter. The old lady will handle it well. Besides, the beating of Uncle Zhen was indeed a bit miserable."

Jia Baoyu nodded and said yes, Sanchun looked at the master and servant thoughtfully.

Zhang Jinyu stood up in the front hall, walked to the middle of the hall,

bow to Jiamu;
"Old Majesty, although the Marquis is suspected of revenge this time, it may not be because of beating Jia's mansion. Such absurd thing is actually done by the century-old Duke's mansion. As an honorable minister, the superior cannot share the worries of the monarch and help the country, and the inferior cannot protect the country." The clan helps the poor, and this useless man is actually the patriarch of the Jia family, or a third-rank General Wei Lie, this Marquis, I am deeply ashamed."

(End of this chapter)