Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 374 Prosperity and Frustration

When I arrived at the door, I saw Jia Rui, her mother-in-law, standing at the door waiting for Jia Baoyu.

As soon as Jia Baoyu saw Jia Rui, his heart began to beat, and his legs trembled. If the boy hadn't supported Jia Baoyu, he would have been able to sit on the ground.

Jia Rui, who was standing on the steps, almost slapped Jia Baoyu in the face when he saw how cowardly he looked.

Fortunately, the old housekeeper next to him pulled Jia Rui's sleeve, which suppressed Jia Rui's temper.

"Go and help my uncle." Jia Baoyu said to Wangcai, the boy next to him.

After Wangcai got the words, he trotted to Jia Baoyu's side, held Jia Baoyu's hand, and said with a smile: "Uncle, please stand firm. I will help you over."

How strong is your drive to make money? He was someone who had practiced martial arts, so as soon as he got started, Jia Baoyu came to Jia Rui as if he was riding on a cloud.

"I've met Brother Rui." Jia Baoyu bowed respectfully.

"Daiyu is left to you. If you treat her badly in the future, I won't be able to spare you." As a family member, Jia Rui also frightened Jia Baoyu.

"Don't dare." Jia Baoyu's lips trembled a little.

Jia Rui shook his head, and finally asked someone to take Jia Baoyu to pick up Lin Daiyu from behind.

Of course, it is not easy to pick up Lin Daiyu.

Along the way, Jia Baoyu encountered several hurdles.

These levels were all set by the aunts and grandmothers in the Dingxihou Mansion.

Among them are You Sanjie, Zhen Wanfang, and Xie Xiu'e.

These are all eccentric aunts, and it's not easy to get past their obstacles.

However, although Jia Baoyu didn't do well in the imperial examination, he was really talented in the evil ways and weird spirits.

The obstacles set up by Sanjie You and others did not stop Jia Baoyu, allowing him to reach Lin Daiyu's yard smoothly.

When we got here, the person blocking the door was also an important person. She was none other than Xue Baoqin.

Although Xue Baoqin was small and exquisite, standing at the door with her cheeks puffed out and her waist thrust into her waist, no one dared to force her way in.

Jia Baoyu scratched his head when he saw this scene. He didn't dare to offend his little aunt. If he was even slightly bruised, Jia Rui could peel off his skin.

In desperation, Jia Yingchun, who finally came to accompany Lin Daiyu's sisters, came to the rescue.

She ran over and tickled Xue Baoqin, which made Xue Baoqin tremble wildly. Finally, he couldn't stand anymore and was dragged aside by Jia Yingchun.

After passing this last hurdle, Jia Baoyu finally got his wish and saw the little beauty he loved so much.

But at this time, the little beauty was wearing a red wedding dress and a red hijab on her head, so her delicate and gorgeous face could not be seen clearly.

In this way, with Jia Yingchun's help, Lin Daiyu got on the sedan.

Xue Baochai and others just sent Lin Daiyu to the door of Dingxihou Mansion and never took another step.

There are rules.

Legend has it that when the bride goes out, the bride's sister-in-law is not allowed to see her off. This is because the word "sister-in-law" has the same pronunciation as the word "sweep" for a broom star. Therefore, people believe that it will be unlucky to see the bride's sister-in-law off when she goes out.

After that, nothing happened to Jia Rui. He just followed Jia Baoyu back to Rongguo Mansion, and then was invited by Jia She to the main hall of Rongguo Mansion, which is the Rongxi Hall.

Jia Baoyu is also preparing to worship heaven and earth in Ronxi Hall.

All the ceremonies went very smoothly, and no one came out to cause trouble. The ceremony soon ended, and Lin Daiyu was sent back to Yihongyuan.

After that it’s time to drink.

As the chief minister of the dynasty and Lin Daiyu's natal family member, Jia Rui was naturally invited to the middle table. Sitting next to him were close relatives of the Rongguo Mansion and elders of the Jia family.

Just like this, we drank and ate until the lamp was turned on, and then it was over.

Lin Daiyu got married, and Jia Rui finally let go of her worries and finally gave this poor little girl a home.

Jia Baoyu could rest after getting married, but Jia Rui could not, so the day after Lin Daiyu got married, he had to get up early and go to work in the cabinet.

Jia Rui is just dawdling at work now.

Because the Supreme Emperor gave all the power to approve memorials to the emperor, no matter how good Jia Rui was at work, in the end the power was still given to the emperor, so Jia Rui simply gave you a job to fish.

Of course, it's not that Jia Rui doesn't have any rights. If Jia Rui really goes against the emperor, the emperor really doesn't have much to do with Jia Rui. But in this way, the government will be abandoned and the operation of the empire will be disrupted. question.

Now Jia Rui regards this empire as his own, so naturally he cannot let his things be damaged.

Besides, there is a person who is working hard to build his own things, so Jia Rui is naturally optimistic about the success.

This was also due to Jia Rui's increasingly tight control over the empire's military power. Therefore, Jia Rui no longer believed that the emperor could make a comeback after the death of the Supreme Emperor, so he magnanimously asked the emperor to do things for him.

It was another day of doing nothing. Jia Rui came out of the cabinet with a yawn, then rode his horse back to Ningrong Street surrounded by guards.

Just as he was about to return home, a figure suddenly emerged from the alley.

A guard next to Jia Rui immediately took a step forward and pulled out the steel knife from his waist. The figure seemed frightened and collapsed to the ground.

Jia Rui took a look at the horse and seemed to have seen it somewhere. After thinking about it carefully, he finally remembered, isn't this the lamp girl?

"Don't embarrass her, let her come over."

With Jia Rui's words, the guards returned the knife to the scabbard.

Finally, the lamp girl walked to Jia Rui's horse tremblingly.

"What's the matter with you?" Jia Rui asked with a frown.

The girl raised her head and glanced at Jia Rui, then blinked.

Jia Rui didn't understand what he meant, "If you have anything to say, just say it!"

The lamp girl opened her mouth.

Is there something wrong with Mr. Jia Hou? Can this kind of thing about keeping an outsider be discussed in person? If these guards report to Madam Marquis, will you not be able to go to bed at night?

But seeing Jia Rui's impatient look, Miss Deng was a little annoyed. Since you asked me to say it, I will say it. It depends on how you explain it to your wife in the end.

"Back to the Marquis, our girl is making trouble in the house. No one can stop her. Why don't you go over and take a look?"

When Wangcai heard this from the side, he wished he could become transparent again.

He also felt unlucky in his heart, why did he meet the servants from the outer room looking for the Marquis? If he went back and was questioned by the lady, it would be wrong whether he said it or not. Aren't they two people?

Jia Rui felt a little annoyed. He was just helping Qingwen out of kindness, so why was he being blackmailed?

This was on the street. If I left, wouldn't the guy left behind be spreading rumors about me?

Jia Rui looked at the lamp girl distrustfully.

Finally, Jia Rui thought about it and decided that he had nothing to do anyway, so he just thought of it as a trip to her place.

"Okay, let's lead the way."

As he spoke, Jia Rui got off his horse and ordered a few guards to go back first. He only followed the lamp girl with his personal servant Wangcai.

They quickly arrived at the small courtyard behind Rongguo Mansion. At this time, there was still a person standing in front of the courtyard door. It was Duo Hunchong, the husband of Miss Deng.

When this guy saw Jia Rui coming, he smiled so hard that he couldn't even see his eyes. He knelt down to greet Jia Rui from a distance.

Jia Rui walked over and frowned. He knew what a bastard this guy looked like.

As long as they have wine and meat, these idiots don't care about anything. Even if their wives sleep with others, he will never question her.

But this guy can be considered worthy of his stomach. He has been enjoying spicy food all his life, so he can be considered reasonable.

"Why are you kneeling there and blocking the road? Why don't you get out of the way for the Marquis?" Miss Deng said very impatiently.

Duohunchong stood up quickly, opened the door with a smile, and saw Jia Rui and others going in. Then he carefully closed the door, and then sat at the door, as if giving Jia Rui a break.

Besides, Jia Rui entered the small courtyard and then rushed to the main room with ease.

Wangcai, who followed Jia Rui, only followed a few steps, as if he was nailed to the ground, and refused to take another step forward.

Regarding Wangcai, Miss Deng didn't even take a second look. She just led Jia Rui into the main room diligently.

After entering the door, Jia Rui glanced around and saw Qingwen, lying on the bed with eyes blank.

Jia Rui looked like this and couldn't figure out what was going on.

At this time, the lamp girl had already moved a chair for Jia Rui to sit down, and then explained to Jia Rui with a smile.

"Master Marquis, don't you know, isn't it that Second Master Bao has never come to see her? A few days ago, there was news that Second Master Bao was getting married, and it will be like this soon,"

Jia Rui glanced at Qingwen and shook his head gently. He knew that this girl was thinking about Jia Baoyu.

The last time Jia Baoyu visited Qingwen, Qingwen thought she wouldn't live long, so she gave her underwear to Jia Baoyu as a thought.

However, Qingwen never expected that Jia Baoyu would never come again after that time.

In fact, Qingwen also wronged Jia Baoyu. Jia Baoyu would come here every now and then, often giving some food or money.

Unfortunately, there was a roadblock outside. Jia Baoyu tried his best and never saw Qingwen again.

However, Jia Rui and Qingwen didn't know. They both thought that Jia Baoyu liked the new and disliked the old, and no longer cared about Qingwen.

"I don't think you should be sad. Anyway, your body and bones are healed, and Baoyu didn't take advantage of you. You might as well find a good family to marry." Jia Rui tried to comfort Qingwen.

"Yes, yes, Lord Marquis is right. What's the use of worrying about him anymore? People have forgotten you a long time ago. You might as well find a good family to marry." Miss Deng said from the side.

Qingwen turned her head and looked at Jia Rui, then slowly sat up.

"Since this is what he wants, then I will follow his wish." Qingwen said harshly.

"That's right, my aunt." Miss Deng slapped her thigh happily.

"Master Marquis, Miss, you talk here, I will prepare some food and wine for you outside." After saying that, Miss Deng left the room in a hurry, leaving only Jia Rui and Qingwen in the whole room.

(End of this chapter)