Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 299 The truth is true, but I don’t believe it
When Aunt Xue heard that Lai Shangrong was coming, she screamed inwardly. She didn't have time to finish the rest of her words, for fear that Lai Shangrong would reveal the inside story to Jia Mu and others.

Quickly called Xue Biao to rush to Rongqing hall in a hurry.

But as soon as she said that Mrs. Wang wanted to match up Lai Shangrong and Xue Baoqin, Lai Shangrong came to discuss it, and she couldn't help but have some thoughts in her mind. One of Xue Pan and Xue Baoqin was eager to be Lai Shangrong's uncle, and the other had something to do with themselves. How could they restrain themselves? live.

When Xue Baochai saw Xue Pan and Xue Baoqin following them, he followed them too.

Looking at the five members of the Xue family hurriedly arriving, Lai Shangrong was secretly happy.

He thought it would be good if Aunt Xue and Xue Biao came, but he didn't expect that the whole family was neat and tidy.

Jia Mu did not wait to be greeted and asked eagerly: "How was the discussion with the Mei family?"

Taking advantage of the opportunity to send someone to invite the Xue family, Lai Shangrong told the two of them the rumors from the outside world.

When they heard that Jia Zheng was involved, the two of them no longer had the calmness of watching the fire from afar.

If the acknowledgment had not been my suggestion, I would not have asked so kindly.

This is why Lai Shangrong did not go to the Xue family, but went directly to Jia Mu.

On the one hand, it can drive a wedge between the two families, and it may even disrupt a good relationship.

On the other hand, they also had the idea of ​​​​playing tricks on both sides. They thought they should know the rumors from the outside world, but they were still kept in the dark. Of course, they had to explain a little.

Seeing Jia Mu's sullen face, Aunt Xue knew that she was still a step too late, so she hurriedly explained: "Oh! It's true that the Mei family came to the house without even saying hello. I was just telling Brother Scorpion that we can't If you cause more trouble to the family, call off the marriage as soon as possible!"

When she said this, Jia Mu's expression softened.

Mrs. Wang complained: "What are the in-laws talking about? Let's cancel the marriage as soon as possible!"

Lai Shangrong rejected Jianxi's proposal, and she didn't care whether he would break off the engagement or not. But now that it was related to Jia Zheng, care would inevitably lead to confusion, and his tone would not be so warm.

"Who says it's not the case!" Aunt Xue sighed: "But this child must wait for a reply from Jinling. I don't know why. It has been more than two months since the letter was sent, and there has been no reply."

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang couldn't complain anymore.

The idea of ​​procrastination was her own. Now that she shot herself in the foot, all she can do is knock out her teeth and swallow her blood.

Lai Shangrong interjected: "I'm afraid you still don't know about some situations. If Sister Baoqin is not determined to marry into the Mei family, it is better to do it sooner rather than later."

After a pause, he said: "It's best to go now!"

In the front yard, he had already heard Xue Biao's attitude from the mouth of the boy serving tea and water, and had been waiting for the right time to speak.

As soon as he opened his mouth, everyone looked at him. Only then did Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang remember to ask him.

In particular, Xue Biao and Xue Baoqin had preconceptions that Mrs. Wang had already talked to him about taking concubines, so they urged them to break off the engagement as soon as possible.

"What did Shang Rong hear?" Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang asked.

"That's why I came here today. I just discussed with the emperor in the palace about the personnel of the mission to be stationed in Xiyi. Mei Gong has already been selected and will be leaving for Xiyi next month. The news should spread in the next two days. "

A thousand waves were aroused at once.

Xue Biao was horrified. The first thing he thought of was that Lai Shangrong deliberately lied to him in order to take his sister as a concubine.

But then he realized that in front of Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang and others, he should not make up such a lie that could be easily exposed.

The Xue family was eager to let Xue Baoqin come to Beijing to be married because they valued the Mei family's status as a Hanlin scholar. However, if they were really assigned to Xiyi, they would not only be clinging to him, but would be a drag.

After understanding this, he finally understood why Lai Shangrong said it was better to do it sooner rather than later.

Now it was the Mei family who took the initiative to break off the engagement, and she was forced to have no choice but once the news spread, even if her mother responded to the letter and agreed to break off the engagement, how would outsiders know her difficulties.

At that time, even if you take the initiative to regret the engagement, as long as you agree to cancel the engagement, you will be labeled as a follower of the crowd.

But Xue Baoqin didn't think of this. She just looked from here to there, thinking of Lai Shangrong's attitude towards Xing Xiuyan, who was also a concubine.However, this was just a thought in his heart. It was inconvenient to put it into words, so he could only look at Lai Shangrong secretly, trying to get some clues.

But Xue Pan never kept his mouth shut, and said in surprise: "Brother Lai knows that the old man is hateful, so he went out of his way to vent his anger on us and complained to the emperor?"

Lai Shangrong's original intention was to let Rong Mansion think about this, so he deliberately informed Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang of the rumors from the outside world.

As for the Xue family, after all, they were not that close to him. He said that he was venting his anger on the Xue family, but he didn't believe it.

But since Xue Pan was so imaginative, he couldn't deny it outright.

So he said ambiguously: "How can I abolish the public for personal reasons? I just told the truth in front of the emperor!"

These words could not be more true, not only did he tell the truth in front of the emperor, but also the emperor proposed to send Mei Hanlin to Xiyi, he also persuaded him a few words.

But who can know?
Everyone in the room just thought he was speaking in an official tone.

Aunt Xue scolded: "Yes, yes, yes! What nonsense are you talking about, how can Shang Rong be partial to others?"

Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang looked at each other. As Lai Shangrong guessed, they didn't think he was venting his anger on the Xue family.

No matter in terms of closeness or distance, the reason for venting one's anger is for the Rong family, not for the Xue family.

This can be seen from the fact that Lai Shangrong rushed to Rongqing Hall first and asked them to come forward to invite the Xue family.

If it was said that Ningguo Mansion was rewarded last time, they would only think that they had violated the sacred will, which led to the emperor beating Rong Mansion through Yuanchun.

So this time, in a few words, a man who was the first to expose a major corruption case in the Ministry of Industry was demoted to Xiyi.

They had a new understanding of Lai Shangrong's holy family.

Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai also thought the same way. They knew that Lai Shangrong had no intention of sexual intercourse, so they didn't take Xue Pan's statement seriously.

But the horror in her heart was even worse than that of Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang.

After all, the Rong Mansion once held a high and powerful position, and even now, there is still an imperial concubine by his side, but the Xue family has never reached such a height, and has never even thought of being able to control the wind and rain like this.

If not, knowing that Lai Shangrong didn't have the idea of ​​​​taking care of the family, I'm afraid he would have wanted to make an insinuation and suggest that Xue Baochai should be the second wife of the Lai family.

Compared with the confused Jia Baoyu, Lai Shangrong can not only protect the Xue family's assets from being coveted, but also make the Xue family move to a higher level. It is not difficult to judge which choice to make.

After a moment of silence, Lai Shangrong looked at Xue Biao.

"It's a life-long matter for Sister Baoqin. I'm just giving you a suggestion. You have to make up your own mind on how to act."

Aunt Xue stamped her foot, causing the ground to shake: "Oh! What's there to hesitate about? Do you want to harm girl Qin?"

"Hey! I'll go to Mei's house right now!" Xue Biao agreed, then bowed to Lai Shangrong and said, "Thank you, Brother Lai, for reminding me."

As soon as Xue Biao left, Lai Shangrong said with a smile: "Now that the matter has been decided, I won't disturb the old lady and my wife's rest. I will go to the back garden to see Sister Lin."

"Shang Rong wait!"

Jia Mu stopped him and said worriedly: "There are already bad rumors about your Majesty. If the Mei family is deposed again, will the rumors get worse?"

Lai Shangrong waved his hand and said domineeringly: "The Mei family is stationed in Xiyi, who dares to make unreasonable comments?"

"Hey! Shang Rong still sees clearly, so go ahead!"

As soon as Lai Shangrong left Rongqing Hall, Xue Baochai and Xue Baoqin also chased him out.

"Brother Lai! Sister Lin and the others are waiting for news in Hengwuyuan. It's better for me to lead you there!"

(End of this chapter)