Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 378 Compromise

Jia Rui's face also darkened, and he said in a commanding tone: "This is something that Second Uncle Zheng entrusted me to do. The right way is: to be entrusted by others is to be loyal to others. Since I promised Second Uncle Zheng, I will We need to do it properly for him."

Mother Jia has endured Jia Rui for a long time, and she is the ancestor of Rongguo Mansion. It can even be said that she has been the ancestor of the Jia family for decades. How can she bear such anger? She shouted angrily:

"You don't know anything about dignity. My old lady is still alive, and the Jia family still can't let you make the decision."

Then she was out of breath, and Yuanyang standing next to her hurried over and patted Jia Mu on the back.

Jia Rui stood up coldly and said to Jia's mother: "I am now the head of the Jia clan. Let alone Jia Baoyu's education, if you, an old lady, violate the clan rules, I will deal with you in the same way." .”

"Okay, okay, you really raised a white-eyed wolf. I carried you up as the leader of the clan. I don't believe it anymore. What can you do to me?"

Seeing that the two people were talking more and more, Xue Baochai, who was next to him, quickly smoothed things over and said, "Old lady, don't be angry. Our uncle is also worried about Baoyu's studies, so he is a little anxious. Don't argue with him."

Jia Mu looked at Xue Baochai, and then said reluctantly: "Brother Rui, my wife, you are reasonable, unlike your men who act like they are the king of heaven."

Jia Rui gritted his teeth in anger. If it weren't for Jia's mother's age and her high rank, Jia Rui would have sent someone to kidnap Jia Baoyu.

Jia Rui sat there and began to think about whether he should fall out with Rong Guofu for Lin Daiyu's life.

Now Lin Daiyu is Jia Baoyu's daughter-in-law, and also the daughter-in-law of Rongguo Mansion. Is it unnecessary for me to rush over like this?

Jia Ruiyou wanted to give up for a moment, but when he thought of how pitiful Lin Daiyu was when she lived in his home, and how she almost lost her vision for survival, Jia Rui softened her heart.

He sighed, then stood up and apologized to Jia Mu first, then sat down again, and then said:

"Old lady, Baoyu was indulged too much in Rongguo Mansion. If this continues, what will happen in the future?"

Jia Mu also frowned a little. He knew that Jia Rui was talking about serious things.

"Although Baoyu has no ambition, but with the support of his father, he will at least have a title in the future."

"Old lady, even if Uncle Zheng can let Baoyu inherit the title, if he continues to mess around like this, the next generation of Rongguo Mansion may not be able to survive." Jia Rui said with some sigh.

In fact, there is one thing that Jia Rui has not said in his mind, that is, if Jia Zheng gets into trouble, he will pass the title directly to his grandson, just like Jia She did. By then, you, Jia Baoyu, will be destitute of both people and wealth, and you will be finished.

Jia Baoyu still admires the boy Jia Lan.

Although this boy is young, under the strict education of his widowed mother, he is very good in both reading and etiquette.

Especially in terms of reading, the teachers in the school praised Jia Rui several times, saying that although he was not as smart as Jia Baoyu, he had tenacity. If he continued like this, it would be a matter of time before he was named on the gold list.

Jia's mother was not as worried as Jia Rui. She believed that Jia Zheng's title should naturally be passed on to Jia Baoyu.

"Do families like ours still need to compete with those poor men for a few official opportunities?"

Jia Rui listened to the unreasonable words, and his suppressed temper burst out again, "Baoyu is spoiled by a woman like you."

Mother Jia was also angry. What happened to Jia Rui today? Did you come here specifically to quarrel with yourself?

But before she could reply, Jia Rui said angrily: "As the patriarch, I order Jia Baoyu to move to my place to study. Anyone who dares to stop her will be expelled from the Jia family immediately."

What Jia Rui said was a bit harsh. You must know that once he is expelled from the feudal dynasty, his life will be over.

No matter how high an official he is, he still has to resign.

What's more important is that after death, there is no way to enter the ancestral grave. This is the biggest punishment for the ancient people who paid attention to what happened after death.

Mother Jia's face turned red with anger, but she didn't dare to stand up to the violent Jia Rui anymore.

In the end, she could only ouch angrily and let Yuanyang help her to the back and lead Jia Ruiliang to the hall.

Others would have no choice but to retreat in this situation, but Jia Rui ignored it and went directly out of Rongqing Hall, directly ordered his own soldiers to break into the Grand View Garden.

Although the Grand View Garden is still prosperous now, because Jia Tanchun has contracted many places to the mother-in-law and maids below, everyone is doing their own thing now. Jia Rui, who broke in with his soldiers, is just After bowing from a distance, everyone went about their own business.

Besides, Jia Rui and Xue Baochai had just entered the Grand View Garden when they were stopped by Wang Xifeng.

It turned out that when Jia Rui made such a fuss, someone naturally reported it to Wang Xifeng, who lived in front of the Grand View Garden. Wang Xifeng specially waited for Jia Rui at the gatehouse of the Grand View Garden.

"Oh, my uncle Rui, they are trying to raid our Rongguo Mansion!"

While talking, Wang Xifeng walked to Jia Rui's side with a smile and gave him a blessing.

Jia Rui still has some affection for Wang Xifeng. After all, she has been with him for several years. If she doesn't look at the monk's face or the Buddha's face, Jia Rui can't be angry with her.

"What are you doing here?"

"I heard from people below that Lord Jia wants to raid our Rongguo Mansion, so I came here to see the excitement."

Jia Rui smiled helplessly and said to her: "Baoyu is too unmotivated. Second Uncle Zheng asked me to educate him well. I am thinking of letting him move to my place for a while, and then let him come back when he has achieved fame." As a result, the old lady refused, so I had no choice but to force my way in to find someone?"

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "What big deal do I think it is?"

Then she secretly gave Jia Rui a wink, and then said: "The yard is full of girls' homes. You grown men barge in and collide. You and others will wait in the concierge for a while. I'll go Say a few words to the old lady." When Jia Rui heard this, it would be better. If Wang Xifeng could convince Jia Mu, it would save him the trouble of running around inside.

So Jia Rui and Xue Baochai sat in the concierge waiting for Wang Xifeng.

Wang Xifeng left Jia Rui and hurried to Rongqing Hall. As soon as she entered the door, she saw a mess inside, and Yuanyang was at the door calling for a doctor.

Wang Xifeng walked a few steps to Yuanyang's side, slapped her hand gently, then looked at Yuanyang with a serious look, and immediately stopped talking.

Even though Wang Xifeng is no longer in charge of the family, as her wealth increases and she gives birth to a son, her figure in Rongguo Mansion has also straightened up.

"Come in with me and meet the old lady."

After saying this, Wang Xifeng took the lead and walked inside. Yuanyang could only follow her into the inner room.

When I went in, I saw Jia Mu lying on the bed, shouting ouch.

As soon as Wang Xifeng heard Jia Mu's angry look, she knew it was just an act.

Wang Xifeng also understood Jia Mu. She wanted to suppress Jia Rui through this method. Otherwise, their Rongguo Mansion would not have much say in the Jia family in the future.

But Wang Xifeng was a little confused. Why did Jia Mu, such a smart person, have to fight with Jia Rui?

Jia Rui is now the Emperor's favorite, let alone not doing anything to you, just making you angry, who dares to say another word?

"Old lady, why don't you let Baoyu and Brother Rui go back to Dingxihou Mansion together? This will also be good for Baoyu's future." Wang Xifeng said in a low voice.

"You're such a spoiled fox, you're trying to break the roots of our Jia family!" Jia's mother scolded angrily.

"Old lady, you have to be reasonable. In this situation, our Jia family is still pointing at Brother Rui. If we really fall out with him, the second uncle's position as an official will not be stable." Wang Xifeng was not angry. , still persuading from the side.

When Jia's mother heard that this matter might also implicate Jia Zheng, she finally calmed down her temper, lowered her head and said, "Baoyu has never left me since he was born. Now that he suddenly goes to someone else's house, I feel uncomfortable."

"Old lady, the two families are only separated by an alley. If you miss Baoyu, it only takes a stick of incense to ask him to come back and see him. What is there to worry about?"

Jia Mu was still sighing there.

After a while, Jia Mu said, "Where is he?"

"Old lady, Brother Rui is waiting for news here at the concierge of Grand View Garden!" Wang Xifeng said quickly.

"What is Jia She doing? Why doesn't he stop him?" Jia's mother was very dissatisfied with the only eldest man in the family.

"Old lady, what will happen if the eldest master is in the past? Rui Ge'er is both the patriarch and the chief minister of the dynasty. Not only will our master not be able to get anything done, but he may also be embarrassed."

Jia Mu sighed, her eyes filled with sadness.

If her husband Jia Daishan was still alive, Jia Rui would now be the chief minister and would not dare to just barge in with his own soldiers.

Now that their Rongguo Mansion is in decline, there is nothing they can do even if they don't admit it.

"Go and talk to that thing, just say I agree and tell him not to break into the house."

After saying this, Jia Mu closed her eyes weakly.

Wang Xifeng breathed a long sigh of relief.

As long as Jia Mu relaxes here, everything else will be easy to talk about.

Wang Xifeng came out of Jia Mu's main room, and then asked the mandarin duck who sent her off: "Isn't Madam here?"

The wife Wang Xifeng is talking about is Mrs. Wang.

"There has been no movement on my wife's side. I wonder if she didn't hear what's going on here?"

A glimmer of light flashed in Wang Xifeng's eyes. She looked back at Jia Mu's room and shook her head gently.

It seems that even Mrs. Wang is a little dissatisfied with Jia Mu's doting on Baoyu.

This was because he was hiding in his room and not showing up, hoping that Jia Rui would catch Jia Baoyu and take him to the Yan family of the Dingxi Marquis Mansion for education.

With Jia Mu's words, Jia Baoyu was quickly found.

At this time he was by the pond in the Grand View Garden. Lin Daiyu and I each held a copy of "The Romance of the West Chamber" and were reading it with gusto.

(End of this chapter)