Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 194 Undercurrent
Lai Shangrong came out of Wang Xifeng Courtyard smelling of alcohol.

In fact, he didn't drink. The smell of alcohol on his body was just poured down to cover up.

Sister Feng was already in trouble, but one meal was just the right amount of time.

Unfortunately for him, in order to avoid suspicion, he had no time to eat. On the contrary, Wang Xifeng ate a lot of food, but the food was not elegant, so that the oil and sauce were stained on his clothes.

Although it was a bit bitter, this trip was worth it. Unexpectedly, the key to the Grand View Garden was actually in Li Wan's hand.

It seems like I need to find an opportunity to give her a heads up.

Second Sister You was on duty today. Lai Shangrong avoided Xing Xiuyan and went straight to Second Sister You's yard, asking Yu Chuan to get some food to cushion his stomach.

After taking a shower and returning to bed, Second Sister You leaned over me.

Hugging Lai Shangrong's waist, he complained: "My sister seems to be relying on our house. She has lived with a maid for a month, and she doesn't take a tael of money for food and clothing!"

Lai Shangrong only thought she was in trouble and comforted her: "She is your sister, how can I care about this?"

Second Sister You pouted and said: "That can't be done. Our money didn't come from the strong wind. She didn't treat my sister and me like this in the early years. Besides, my sister is also the mistress of Ningguo Mansion, so she can't go out. You have to pay back the principal with interest!"

Second Sister You's words spoke to Lai Shangrong's heart, and secretly thought that when Qin Ye came back, as long as Qin Keqing's affairs were settled, wouldn't it mean that he would return his principal with interest.

"There's no rush! Sooner or later, I'll pay you back!" As he said this, he blocked Sister You's pretty lips and gave her a reward.

"The slave family is not jealous, as long as the uncle is happy!"

Ok?
Did Qin Ye mention it to Mrs. You?

It's possible. After all, Qin Keqing and Sister You are considered sisters when she comes in. It's normal for Qin Ye to say hello to You Lao Niang in advance.

Lai Shangrong couldn't help but sigh, the relationship between these two people is very close!
"That's right! I really didn't love you in vain!"

Second Sister You secretly rejoiced that she really didn't mean to wrong Mr. Lai, and at the same time put her whole body on Lai Shangrong.

The next day.

Lai Shangrong was fully dressed and was about to go out when he saw Feng Ziying crossing the threshold of her house with a smile.

"Brother Lai!"

"Brother Feng is coming here right now. Is there something wrong?"

Feng Ziying winked at Lai Shangrong and said with a smile: "Last time Xue Datou invited us, my brothers ran away and promised them to return the invitation. We plan to hold a banquet at home at noon tomorrow. Do you have time?"

Lai Shangrong's sleep was reserved for Yingying Yanyan. Not to mention that he couldn't stand Feng Ziying, even if he could afford it, he didn't have the time to entertain him.

"Thank you for your kindness, brother. I don't have as much free time as you. The office is so busy, I wish I could break one month into two months!"

Feng Ziying said with regret: "That's a pity! We also invited an old friend of Brother Lai, so it seems we can only wait for another time!"

Old friend?

Since it was said that it was a reply to the invitation last time, naturally these old friends could not be Baoyu and Xue Pan.

So he asked curiously, "Hehe! I don't know who it is?"

Feng Ziying laughed and said: "It's Jiang Yuhan, the senior official of Beijing Palace, Brother Jiang!"

In fact, he didn't ask too much. Even if he didn't ask, Feng Ziying would take the initiative to tell him.

After returning from Tienwang Mountain, he was completely on board the ship of King Beijing.

Back then, that master was able to kill one person when surrounded by King Beijing's personal guards.As for Feng Ziying, she could be in his hands for a long time, so she gained the attention of King Beijing.

Therefore, Feng Ziying had the opportunity to make friends with the actor Jiang Yuhan, who had recently been acquired by the King of Beijing and was quite favored.

As for deliberately mentioning it in front of Lai Shangrong, of course it was not Jiang Yuhan bragging about her familiarity with Lai Shangrong, but to show off her weight in the heart of King Beijing.

The Feng family kept a low profile and did not participate in the first few times they invested in shares. In the future...

Lai Shangrong laughed in his heart, Feng Ziying was not like him. He was a living person of this era, but now he was brother-in-law with a generation of actors, but he still looked down on the Xue family. He was indeed a person who followed the influence of others and followed others.

Regardless of the fact that Jiang Yuhan came from Prince Zhongshun's palace, he had a good relationship with Prince Zhongshun. Even without this reason, he would not bother to deal with such a low-key person.

If he had this time, he would rather spend it on a group of golden hairpins.

It is said that Feng Ziying's treat, Baoyu, Jiang Yuhan, and Xue Pan's gathering, isn't it just to exchange red sweat scarves?

Lai Shangrong laughed, cupped his hands and said, "I've only met him twice, so I'm not familiar with him. I think Baoyu will probably hit it off with him at first sight, so you guys need to keep warm!"

After seeing Feng Ziying off and getting on the carriage, Lai Shangrong came back to his senses.

Baoyu's beating seemed to have something to do with the exchange of red sweat towels, but since Jiang Yuhan was already a member of King Beijing, why did Prince Zhongshun ask for someone from the Jia family?

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The palace, the imperial study.

"Qining!"

"Chen is here!"

"Secretly send someone to bring Qin Ye back!"

"Brother Imperial! Is it time?"

"Yes! This time in Tienwang Mountain, we seemed to be at a disadvantage, but in fact, our father saw their domineering side. After all, you are also my father's son and my biological brother. In front of so many civil and military officials, Asking an actor to slap you in the face, your father has no idea at all?
You heard what Qi Ning said just now. They were not familiar with firearms, which caused Qianxiang's war to be unfavorable. However, Shui Rong and the Ministry of War concealed the military information and instead reported a small victory.This matter can be hidden from the first grade of junior high school, but not from the fifteenth grade. Sooner or later, my father will find out. When the time comes to talk about the corruption case of the Ministry of Industry, my father will definitely feel that I am adding insult to injury. "

"Brother Huang is wise! While they think they are proud of their success, my father also needs to suppress their arrogance and expose the case first. We cannot influence the victory or defeat of the battle!"

"When the time comes, there will be the boss of Tiefang Shanyi, there will be the corruption case in the Camp Repair Department, and there will be the defeat of Qianxiang. I will tell my father that they are eating military pay and drinking soldiers' blood. What is false is also true!"

"What the emperor said is that even if the father feels sorry for his grandson, he still has to take care of the country of our Great Xia Dynasty."

"The Western Yi are ambitious. This time they suffered a defeat in Qianxiang, which weakened the prestige of our Great Xia Dynasty. I am afraid that the southeastern coast will suffer as well!"

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Although Mrs. Wang shied away in front of Aunt Xue and asked Mrs. Yuanchun to raise her, since she said it, she must give the Xue family something to look forward to. Otherwise, if she really moved out regardless of it, it would be difficult to say whether the Xue family's family assets could be retained. up.

Moreover, now that Jia Zheng is still at home, if Baoyu makes trouble again like last time, he may not be able to hide it even if he wants to.

So, early in the morning, he went to the palace to meet Yuan Chun.

However, she did not ask Yuanchun to grant her a marriage as Aunt Xue had guessed. Instead, she was asked to do something about the Dragon Boat Festival reward in order to stabilize the Xue family.

Yuanchun was raised by Jia Mu, and he also understood Jia Mu's thoughts. Although it was difficult to refuse Mrs. Wang's request, he still sent someone to inform Jia Mu.

When Mother Jia received the news, she asked the little eunuch to pass the message, saying that her family wanted to go to Qingxu Temple to pray for the imperial concubine's Dragon Boat Festival on the fifth day of May, and asked for a will;

At noon, Yuanchun's will and Dragon Boat Festival reward came down, and both parties seemed to be happy.

(End of this chapter)