Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 635: Jia didn’t do it
Inside Yanchun Tower,

A mess,
In the lobby on the first floor,
Many stewards started cleaning the hall with their people, and the business on the second and third floors continued without any surprise.

Many patrons and businessmen who came and went hugged the kiln sister and talked happily. The delicate body in their arms was accompanied by soft laughter and coquettish cooing voices.

It even made the people who stayed behind feel shaken, wishing they could show off their power immediately.

thereby,
The noise of the past resounded again, with a strange addition to the conversation.

After returning to normal,
Li Xiangjun and Chen Yuanyuan went up to the top floor and entered the inner hall to pay homage to Her Royal Highness the Princess.

After entering the door, Li Xiangjun bowed;
"Your Highness, everyone has left. Yanchun Tower has suffered a lot of damage. We need to hire craftsmen tomorrow to rest and renovate."

"Your Highness, Marquis Luo Yun and Liu Qianhu went east, and General Youwei led the imperial army to the west. They went in the opposite direction, and there was no further conflict. As for the stewards waiting outside the Shuntian Mansion Yamen, Haven’t seen anyone yet.”

Chen Yuanyuan lowered her head and slowly explained the situation outside.

The two of them had just come downstairs to arrange for people to deal with the aftermath. It must be said that the two young masters must have been really angry. The tables, chairs and benches were damaged a lot, not to mention the calligraphy and painting decorations, which were all smashed to pieces.

"Yes, Master, don't you want to go upstairs and have a look again?"

"Well, Liu Yue, pack up and we'll leave now. It's been a long time since we went to the small courtyard in the capital."

"Yes, Your Highness."

of course,

downstairs.

When the Xue family was mentioned, the eldest princess's eyes flashed. Although the Xue family was an imperial merchant in Jinling in the south of the Yangtze River, it was a pity that the head of the family died early.

Shi Tai was a little confused. Before coming today, the master said that he wanted to take a look around Yanchun Tower from top to bottom. If there were any clues, he could find out what happened to the eldest princess. Why did he leave when he first arrived?
"Haven't you seen this? With this, my sister must also know about it. I don't know how I will respond. I have some ideas in my mind. Let's go back and make some plans first."

Princess Yongcheng Zhou Ying, now feels that there is hope for returning to the capital. The eldest princess has received news and there is movement. If she can get Marquis Luo Yun to come forward and take her with her, the matter will be much easier. Find an opportunity to meet Luo Yun. Let’s talk about it,

"If they don't give it, won't you send someone to Shuntian Mansion to report to the official? Mr. Yang, Master Yang of Guanglu Temple, is an old disciple of Li Shoufu.
If his son went to a brothel and was owed money, and he went to the Yamen, where would his face be? As for the Xue family, it wasn't me who promoted them. After being a businessman, if it weren't for the Jia family, they would still be in my eyes. "

"Yes, your highness, it's just your highness. What if the two houses don't give you money?"

When Princess Yongcheng saw that the principal had left, she glanced around the building and her face turned red with shame. She was really unsightly and immoral. Women were sitting next to their benefactors with smiles on their faces, posing and posing, their clothes almost falling off.

If his wife hadn't been from the Wang family in the capital, and had not been cared for by her in-laws, the Jia family, how could she still have secured her position as an imperial merchant? I don't know what luck the Xue family had gone through, to be able to catch the eye of Marquis Luo Yun, and become a Marquis of Luo Yun. As a common wife in the house, it’s hard for the Xue family’s daughter to imitate her, and she has won the heart of the Marquis.
As for the rest, the eldest princess really couldn't guess. After all, the legitimate daughter of the Xue family was not well-known. Today, she saw that her brother was so stupid and clueless, so she didn't have a good impression of her sister.

The eldest princess smiled and said,

Although Chen Yuanyuan responded, she still had doubts in her mind. After all, it was the residence of a powerful person, so how could she come to ask for money.

I just hope that the Queen Mother can be here soon, but I really miss everything about the Princess Residence.

The two of them understood and stood up to leave.

"Since all the opera singers have left, it's time for us theatergoers to leave too."

After people leave,
from outside the door,
Wei Shuyun changed into a peasant woman's outfit and walked in hurriedly.
"Your Highness, the carriage is ready,"

The eldest princess Zhou Xiangxue raised her eyebrows and sat touching the edge of the tea bowl in her hand. Liu Yue beside her lowered her head. The tea bowl seemed to have been used by Marquis Luo Yun, somewhere!
Your Highness her.
"Let's just leave. I think Luo Yunhou and General Youwei know well that I still need face for my territory. As for the loss of Yanchun Tower, I don't want much. The price is 40,000 taels of silver. Xue The Yang family and the Yang family are each half, you send someone to write a letter to the two families, explain the situation and ask for money. "

The master also told me to see how far the two parties had gone to see if there was anything fishy.

"Yes, Your Highness, I understand,"

I heard that Marquis Luo Yun was very seductive, and his courtesan Ma Xianglan and Gu Qiubo from the Manchun Courtyard were extremely beauties. Even if his consort wanted them, he would not give them to him, so he would take advantage of them.

"Yes, Master,"

Although Mrs. Shi didn't quite understand the reason, she could only respond.

"Go to the small courtyard in Xicheng. Feng Fa will follow me. Mrs. Shi, you go back first, and then find a way to find out about the Jia family. Let's see what Mrs. Shi's plans are about Ning Guo Mansion this time."

"this."

Shi Tai was a little embarrassed. Although his surname was Shi, he had no relationship with the master's family for a long time. How could he get into the eyes of the Jia family? No one in the Baolinghou family took him seriously.
not right
It seems that there is a young lady in the master's family, Shi Xiangyun. I heard that she is well-educated, considerate, and kind to her people. Unfortunately, she lost her parents and has no one to protect her. She is in trouble.

"Are you in trouble?"

Zhou Ying raised her eyebrows and asked, how could she not know what was going on with Mrs. Shi, but she was a member of the Shi family after all. With this connection, she could stand firm in the ranks. What if she had the courage and bravery of Marquis Luo Yun? , Baolinghou's lineage, it's not that it doesn't last long,
When my father was on the throne,
The historian actually asked for a double marquis. Isn't such an honor a bit excessive? Therefore, although there was a marquis, all the rewards were only given to the property of one marquis.

Nowadays, the life of the two houses of the Shi family is unsatisfactory. Although Zhuangzi has no shortage of food and drink, there is no money for the two houses. The servants in the Hou's house are the fewest among the nobles, and the contacts are also the least. As time goes by, naturally There are no words.

Zhou Ying has a clear mind. Although these nobles have high status, they may not live as they wish. Whether they can be used for their own purposes, she has many thoughts in her mind, so she can bear to think about it.
Looking at Shi Tai,

Although she is a woman disguised as a man, Princess Yongcheng is as beautiful as the eldest princess, but she is not inferior in talent and reputation.
Now Shi Tai was stared at by His Highness's beautiful eyes. He paused nervously and replied;

"Go back to the master, I will take my orders. The Jia family will not be able to go, but there is a young lady in the master's family who is kind-hearted and virtuous. Unfortunately, her life is not satisfactory in the master's family. Your Highness can pay attention to it."

"Oh, you mean Baolinghou Mansion, who is the lady?"

Princess Yongcheng is interested. This is a good opportunity. She may not be able to reach out.
"Shi Xiangyun,"

Shi Tai didn't say much, only his name.

Princess Yongcheng then remembered that although Shi Xiangyun, the daughter of Baolinghou's eldest brother, was a direct descendant, she was not her biological child. There were many dirty things in a wealthy family, so she understood.

"It's her. You go handle this matter. At least learn more about it. Although the Jia family is in decline, it was once the head of the Eighth Princes. He can't be avoided by in-laws and old friends. Mrs. Shi is still alive, and other nobles must treat her with courtesy. Don’t ignore it.”

"Yes, master."

"Let's go."

As Princess Yongcheng stood up, the group of people walked along the corner and set out from the attic. They didn't alert anyone, but there were people following behind them, and they didn't know where they were from. Rongguo Mansion,
Wang Xifeng led Ping'er and Zixiang, walking on the west path in a panic.

"Grandma, grandma, please slow down, don't sprain your foot again."

Ping'er chased after her, her plump body was comparable to the second mistress Wang Xifeng, she gasped and shouted.

After hearing the words, Wang Xifeng slowed down her pace, took a breath, and spoke with some frustration,

"You little hooves, you can't walk this far. Could it be that you are in confinement? You don't even look at it. There are so many things going on today and you don't even think about me. If you can't walk, go back." , I’m going alone.”

"Grandma, I didn't mean that."

Wang Xifeng felt aggrieved, and Ping'er felt even more aggrieved. Her eyes turned red, and she reached out to support the second mistress and continued to Xiyuan.

When Wang Xifeng arrived at the door of Lin Daiyu's yard, she paused. There was something in her heart that she wanted to talk to Lin Daiyu, but she didn't know how to say it.

"Grandma wants to see Miss Lin."

Ping'er looked at grandma's hesitant look and asked quietly,
Wang Xifeng thought for a moment, shook her head, and replied;

"Let's go see my sister-in-law first, and then come back when things are clear. Miss Lin is well-educated, but she is not from the Jia family after all. There is no way I can talk about some things."

He turned around and glared at Ping'er, a bit of a warning.

Ping'er nodded, complaining a little in his heart. Among the dirty things done by several masters, none of them had the surname Jia.

"Got it, grandma."

Wang Xifeng glanced at the door of Lin Daiyu's yard, turned back, and continued walking forward.

And Li Wan’s small courtyard,

inside the house,

As if he was comforted, Li Wan finally felt better after drinking the white porridge. He ate some pastries and sat there with a pale face.

The person opposite, who else could it be if not Mrs. You?

"Who can believe what my sister says?"

After Mrs. You was shocked, she was a little unbelievable. She had heard about Li Daitao's stiffness in the past, but when it was applied to herself, especially at this critical moment, how could she hide the past? Even if she could hide it temporarily, how could she hide it later? After all, When you are pregnant and giving birth to a child in ten months, you have to make sure that it is a boy. How can you hide it every step of the way?

Li Wan took the brocade cloth and wiped the corners of his mouth. His face had a look of determination that he had never seen before. Now, he could only make plans for himself and his two children. The second wife had done well in the first year of junior high school, so why couldn't he? Do fifteen.

"Sister-in-law You, don't worry. As long as you and I agree, most of the matter will be settled. Lan Ge'er will take the Enke exam this year. Regardless of whether he passes the exam or not, I will have an excuse to go back to my old home to take Lan'er to study. Sister-in-law As long as you insist that you are pregnant and let Feng girl help cover it up,

Who among the servants in the East and West Mansion dares to say anything? As long as you give birth to the child, you can stay in Ningguo Mansion. No matter who takes the title, you will still have a place. Or, maybe the title will still fall on you. "

Li Wan had already made up his mind. He really couldn't use Lan'er's studies as an excuse to go back to his old house to hide. As for Dongfu, he still needed Master Hou and Feng Yatou to come up with something, but the joke just now might not work. Brother Zhen After being sent to prison, I saw the old lady’s intention in private. She might not be able to come back.
This title is probably being watched by the entire Jia family, which is a bit tricky, but Sister-in-law You uses this as an excuse to share some of the family property even if she leaves Dongfu.

Obviously, Mrs. You also thought about it. She just thought about the wisdom of the old lady. How could she hide these things? As for the title of Dongfu, she didn't even think about it.
The Jia family is a two-legged family. There are many people in the whole clan, and Rongguo Mansion is by their side. How could such a good thing fall into her hands? She touched her belly secretly. She once fantasized about having a son, but after more than ten years, she couldn't bear it. There is no movement at all, I have given up.
Now this opportunity is rare, maybe.
"My sister's words make sense. Now that you and I have become like this, we can be regarded as miserable people. My sister knows the dangers involved. You and I are both women. If we do something, there will be no turning back."

"Don't worry, sister, God knows about this, and I know about it, maybe."

I just wanted to say it again,
But I heard the sound of the concierge opening the door outside.

The expressions of the two of them changed.
Bi Yue and Yin Die'er who were waiting beside them hurriedly walked to the door of the wing. Unfortunately, before they arrived, they saw three women pushing the door straight in.

After taking a closer look, it was Wang Xifeng and Ping'er girl. The other one was unknown. Seeing that everyone was there, the three of them looked at each other and were speechless.

Ping'er felt that there was no other way, so he touched the second grandma's waist behind him, then went over and moved a stool for the second grandma.

Wang Xifeng came back to her senses and looked at the two sisters-in-law again and again, especially Sister-in-law You's belly. Although it was plump, it was the same as before. How could it be so fast?

"Why are you here tonight, Miss Feng? I see you are in a hurry."

Li Wan spoke first, looking at the sweat on Feng Yatou's forehead, guessing that she was walking in a hurry, and asked.

Wang Xifeng wiped the sweat from her forehead with a hand roll. She did not answer, but asked Mrs. You next to her,
"Oh, sister-in-law You is still awake, but she has something to discuss?"

Mrs. You was a little uneasy at first. How could she say this? She glanced at Li Wan.

"I was in a panic and couldn't sleep, so I came to talk to Li Wan."

"That's a coincidence. Are you feeling unwell or sick? It just so happens that I brought a girl here to take your pulse."

After saying that, he called Zixiang over and asked him to check Madam You's pulse. Madam You and Li Wan were a little stunned when they saw this scene, maybe they knew it.

Gu Zixiang put down the medicine box and wanted to come over to check Mrs. You's pulse, but was stopped by Li Wan and asked;

"Girl Feng, don't beat around the bush. You came here in the middle of the night and brought the girl with you. It would be best if you say something."

"My sister-in-law is still transparent. I won't beat around the bush. Tonight, I am coming from the Hou Mansion. This girl is from Mrs. Wang's side. Sister-in-law, what do you mean?"

Wang Xifeng stared at Li Wan's eyes. The two looked at each other, vaguely wanting to explore each other's deep meaning. Seeing Feng Yatou's words clearly, Li Wan had a guess in his heart. He didn't expect that Qingwen that girl...

"Then tell me, who informed me, Qingwen?"

When she mentioned Qingwen's name, Wang Xifeng was shocked. How could she know it? Could it be intentional? After thinking about it, it was possible.

"How did my eldest sister-in-law know about it? No matter who spread the word, if Mrs. Wang of the Hou Mansion knows about it, she has to ask about it. You also know that although there are wives and concubines in the Hou Mansion, there is no news after all. We women also do some things. No master."

Li Wan's expression was a little complicated. He was right. Unfortunately, how could some things be made public? Even Mrs. Qin of the Hou Mansion couldn't let them know.

"Girl Feng, does the Lord Qin of the Hou Mansion know?"

(End of this chapter)