Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 238 Calling
Let’s talk about Youshi later.

Watching Lai Shangrong leave, he told Baozhu and Ruizhu to stay outside the door, and then slowly walked into the Anning Hall.

I saw Qin Keqing curled up on a imperial concubine's couch in the hall, the flush on her face not fading away. Looking at that pretty face that turned all living beings upside down, she felt mixed emotions in her heart.

Qin Keqing saw You coming in and exclaimed: "Po...po!"

I wanted to get up from the couch, but I felt my legs were sore and weak. Thinking of the violent storm before, my face suddenly turned red as if it was about to bleed.

Youshi looked at Qin Keqing's wet clothes, hurriedly stepped forward and pushed her back on the couch, then picked up the coat on the ground and covered her white and pink legs, covering up the strand of ejaculation. Spring.

Leaving half of her buttocks on the edge of the imperial concubine's couch, she patted Qin Keqing's shoulder and sighed: "I've suffered for you all these years, and you and Brother Rong are in name only. Now that you don't even have a home, you don't have to worry about these vain gifts."

No matter what, it was a good thing that her mother-in-law ruined. Qin Keqing looked ashamed and didn't know how to explain it.

He said incoherently: "Daughter-in-law...uncle..."

She wanted to say that she was voluntary and was not forced by Lai Shangrong, but when the words came to her lips, she was too embarrassed to say them out.

Youshi misunderstood the meaning, and thought it was Lai Shangrong who had used tricks, and hurriedly consoled him: "Shang Rong is a little anxious, but if it hadn't been for him, we might not have been able to survive the previous days."

She said this from the bottom of her heart. If Lai Shangrong hadn't said hello in advance, those servants and women wouldn't have given up. They already had less food and less clothing, and with the psychological baggage, it would be really difficult.

Qin Keqing nodded and said: "Daughter-in-law saves it, and I am very grateful to uncle. If it weren't for his daughter-in-law the year before last, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to live."

Youshi said hurriedly: "Yes, yes! Brother Rong and his father don't have many days left now. As slaves, we don't have any moral integrity. It's not up to the master to decide how to deal with it. He tastes good and drinks well." There is not much we can do for him, but if he likes us, we can comfort him, which is our luck, and it is better than eating and drinking freely in the house."

Youshi's words, both inside and outside, revealed the intention of sweeping the bed and waiting for him.

Firstly, he was talking about himself and explaining to Qin Keqing, and secondly, he was taking the opportunity to express his helplessness, laying the groundwork for future obedience.

Qin Keqing was originally a smart person. Hearing this, he was startled for a moment, and then his face suddenly turned red with embarrassment.

But she didn't know that the two had already hooked up, and when Youshi was really helpless, she hurriedly comforted: "Mother-in-law, don't worry, uncle is not that kind of person, it's the daughter-in-law herself... she is watery..."

Qin Keqing finally expressed the depression in her heart, and couldn't help but let out a long breath.

Youshi was stunned. This was different from what she had guessed. She was stunned for a long time and then said: "Although he is not that kind of person, we must do something for him when we know that we should repay a favor."

Qin Keqing lowered his head and said timidly: "Well! Don't worry, my wife. From now on, if my uncle wants someone to take care of him, let my wife take care of him!"

At this point, her face turned purple, and her naked body turned a little pink.

"Love in the sky, love in the sea, fantasy in the body", she was born for love, but now she is in love with Lai Shangrong, which is her nature, so she doesn't care about it.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, one pretending to be confused while pretending to understand, the other couldn't get the point. They talked about it for a long time, but they still couldn't get the point.

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Inside the imperial study room.

Xia Shouzhong, who had been waiting for a long time, finally had the opportunity to report.

The emperor listened to Xia Shouzhong's report.

He smiled and said, "In your opinion, is Lai Aiqing satisfied with my reward?"

Xia Shouzhong bowed and said, "I can't see Master Lai's thoughts. It's just that the servant announced the decree. He handed over a hundred taels of silver notes. When the servant accompanied him to hand over, he handed two two to the servant."

Of course Xia Shouzhong didn't accept bribes, he would report to the emperor every detail.

As his companion since childhood, he had a very thorough understanding of Emperor Zhenglong's thoughts.

Sometimes he occasionally revealed something to show his loyalty and frankness to the emperor, and gave the emperor a satisfactory answer just right.Sure enough, Emperor Zhenglong instead of punishing him after hearing this, actually laughed loudly and praised: "Good! Good! I really did not misjudge him, nor did I misjudge you!"

"It's just that although Mr. Lai has received the reward, I'm afraid there is still a lot of pressure from the Rong Mansion. I don't know if he can withstand it."

He is the best at seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune. Although he gave the answer that the emperor wanted, he could not control the development of the situation in the future. In order to avoid the situation changing and the emperor suspecting that he had lied, he passed the blame to Rongfu and Lai Shangrong in advance. necessary.

In this way, whether it was Lai Shangrong who gave it away on his own initiative or forced by the Rong Mansion, it no longer had anything to do with him.

However, his words reminded the emperor that his plan must not be ruined.

Immediately said: "Show off to Yuchun Garden!"

When the emperor came to Yuchun Garden, Yuanchun had already been notified and stood respectfully in the courtyard to greet the emperor.

Although she keeps herself to herself and does not strive for glory or boast, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop, and the harem is not a place for self-cultivation.

In the case of the Ning Mansion recently, although the family didn't say much in front of her, it was rare for someone to take the opportunity to ridicule her.

The emperor came to his courtyard in broad daylight, obviously not to attend his bed, but probably because of matters related to the Ning Mansion.

Therefore, with an uneasy mood, I stood in the courtyard waiting early in the morning.

"Concubine, I respectfully greet you!"

The summer was already unbearably hot, and after being scorched under the scorching sun for a long time, Emperor Zhenglong looked at his clothes that were wet with sweat and sticky on his body. He nodded with satisfaction.

"Get up!"

Yuanchun stood up quickly, stepped forward to help the emperor and walked into the palace.

When he came to the palace, he was served herbal tea, and Emperor Zhenglong took a sip.

He said calmly: "No one from your family is here for the Ningguo Mansion case. Do you want you to plead with me?"

Yuan Chun secretly said, 'Sure enough,' and said respectfully: "I have been responsible for my family for generations. Since the three-division review has concluded, how can I dare to disobey the imperial regulations."

The emperor snorted coldly: "Although it is the Ningguo Mansion that committed the crime, it is still a member of the Jia family after all. Although your family is not involved in the case, you must reflect on yourself. Nowadays, rumors are spreading in the court, and there are even rumors that the Ningguo Mansion relied on their status as relatives. How dare you be so unscrupulous, bully men, dominate women, and do all kinds of evil!"

When Yuanchun heard the emperor's severe reprimand, he was so frightened that he knelt down and broke into a cold sweat unconsciously.

"I don't dare! I have always followed the rules and regulations in my family, and I don't dare to go beyond the rules. Please be careful, Your Majesty!"

"I have always made clear rewards and punishments, and the Ning Mansion's case has nothing to do with your family, but the rumors are terrible, and you should be careful to warn them!"

He deliberately emphasized the word 'reward and punishment', and he didn't know if Yuanchun could understand it. He thought for a while and then said: "Relatives must act like relatives. You have to learn more from the Queen and restrain them.

I promise that you will be sent to the palace tomorrow. Please give me some advice. Don't be domineering and self-respecting. Don't reach out where you shouldn't. If you reach out and ask for something you shouldn't, you must return it immediately! "

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will send someone to deliver the message immediately!"

Yuanchun was in a state of panic at the moment. The emperor couldn't have taken the target without hesitation. There was probably some rumor.

Emperor Zhenglong looked at Yuanchun, who was kneeling on the ground in sweat, like a frightened rabbit, and couldn't help but move his fingers.

His Adam's apple squirmed up and down, he waved his hand and said, "I'll pass it on tomorrow. If you take something you shouldn't take, just remember to return it."

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(End of this chapter)