Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 439 Mandarin ducks playing in the water

"There are state laws and family rules. Zhen Dianlun committed this major crime of treason and should have been implicated in the nine clans. I magnanimously only asked for his head. This is already an extrajudicial mercy. If I spare his life, then the common people and soldiers who died in the Jinling Rebellion How should I explain it?" Jia Rui was very serious when he spoke.

After finishing speaking, Jia Rui stood up and wanted to leave, but Jia Mu winked at Yuanyang.

The mandarin duck hurried over and grabbed Jia Rui's sleeve, his face full of pleading.

Regarding Yuanyang, the eldest maid, Jia Rui still had a little hesitation in his heart.

Mother Jia saw all this and said with a smile: "In this case, let's not mention this matter. Come over and have a talk with me."

After Jia Rui heard this, he came back and sat down again.

Mother Jia looked at Jia Rui and said with a smile, "I heard that Baochai is here again?"

"Yes, I just found out some time ago." Jia Rui agreed casually.

"Then you have to take good care of it. If it's still a boy this time, then Baochai will be lucky."

Jia Rui didn't care about this, because he already had several sons, and one more son wouldn't be of much help.

"I like both men and women."

While talking, Jia Mu suddenly rubbed her forehead and said, "My head hurts a little. It must be because I woke up so hard in the morning."

When Jia Rui saw this, he just wanted to leave. If he got entangled with this old lady again, he would be in trouble.

"Then you rest more, and I'll take my leave first."

After saying that, Jia Rui stood up and wanted to leave, but Jia Mu winked at the mandarin duck next to her.

Yuanyang's face turned red, and he quickly stepped forward to hold Jia Rui again, and said softly: "I have something to say to Uncle Rui. Please wait a moment."

Jia Rui glanced at Yuanyang and saw that her face was slightly red. Although there were a few freckles on her face, she looked more beautiful.

At this time, Jia Mu had been helped into the inner room by several other maids.

Jia Rui sat down and asked with a smile, "Can you ask me anything?"

"It's nothing? I'm just my mother-in-law. I want to set up a stall on the street and do some small business, so I'm waiting for you to speak." Yuanyang lowered his head and said.

Jia Rui also knew something about the small businesses on Ningrong Street. Even though it was just a small stall, the income was actually much higher than those of the shops on the bustling streets.

Especially those who make food, their income is even higher.

It's not that their craftsmanship is so good, it's mainly that officials from all over the place in Jia Rui often come to deliver ice and carbon tributes, as well as those seeking disciples and walkers.

These people are all officials in other provinces, and each of them has a little money in his pocket. When he comes to Jia Rui, he has nothing. It is normal to wait for several hours just to see Jia Rui.

Some even waited for several days without being able to see Jia Rui. They could only say hello to the housekeeper of Jia Rui's house, give them money, and leave with regret.

These people have been waiting at the door of the mansion for such a long time, and their servants have to eat, drink, and defecate, so these small stalls are their only supply.

Do you think those small stall owners can't make money?

Jia Rui brushed off Yuanyang, reached out to grab Yuanyang's hand and stroked it slowly, "What do you think it's? I'll write you a note right now, and then go to the patrol officer at the street corner to prepare a case, and let him You, I, can open a stall."

Yuanyang lowered his head and squirmed, as if he still had something to say.

Jia Rui knew what she was going to say next, so he didn't give her a chance. He hugged Yuanyang and whispered in her ear:

"Where is your house? I'll go take a look."

Yuanyang's face turned even redder, almost like a red apple.

"In the west wing." The mandarin duck's voice was similar to the chirping of a mosquito. If you didn't listen carefully, you wouldn't be able to hear what she was saying.

Jia Rui smiled and pulled Yuanyang out of Rongqing Hall, then walked through the verandah to the west wing.

The west wing is made up of three large tile-roofed rooms side by side.

Yuanyang gestured to one of the rooms with his head, then quickly lowered his head.

Jia Rui pushed the door open and then closed the door with his backhand.

Yuanyang also knew what he was going to do next, so he stood in the corner with his head lowered and did not go to the bed at all.

Jia Rui was so angry now that he didn't care about her feelings. He took a step forward and hugged Yuanyang in his arms. He then came to the bed a few steps later and threw Yuanyang on the bed.

Yuanyang rolled on the bed, his face lying on the pillow, and he refused to turn over.

Jia Rui casually took off his clothes and rushed forward.

After that, there was a faint sound in the whole room.

This sound lasted for more than half an hour, and Jia Rui finally stopped.

At this time, Yuanyang was lying in Jia Rui's arms, drawing circles on Jia Rui's body with one hand, "The old lady asked me to follow you today. Do you know why?" "Why else? No. Are you just pleading for Zhen Dianlun?"

Speaking of this, Jia Rui felt a little incredible.

Jia Mu really spent a lot of money this time, even including her own maid.

You must know that Jia Mu would not even be able to eat well if she left Yuanyang, and now she actually pushed Yuanyang onto her bed.

Could it be that the Zhen family gave Jia Mu some rare treasure this time? Jia Mu, a person who has seen the world, can't help but be tempted?

Just when Jia Rui was thinking wildly, Yuanyang's mouth was close to Jia Rui's ear, blowing gently and saying:

"Mrs. Zhen gave us a luminous pearl as a gift. I heard that holding it in your mouth after death can ensure that the body will not change."

After hearing this, Jia Rui finally understood why Jia Mu spent so much money?

But think about it, Jia Mu is also old. In this ancient world with poor medical conditions, it is normal for someone as old as Jia Mu to start preparing for her own funeral.

Jia Rui rested his head on his arm, "Then do you think I should agree?"

Yuanyang leaned into Jia Rui's arms and said, "It's okay to agree or not to agree, but no matter what, we must give the old lady face and let her have a step to step down."

Jia Rui nodded, and then suddenly said: "I will take you away in a moment. Please pack up whatever you have."

Yuanyang touched Jia Rui's face, shook his head gently and said, "I can't go back with you for the time being. I once swore that I would serve the old lady until she dies, so I can't leave the old lady no matter what."

Jia Rui was a little disappointed after hearing this, but he did not embarrass the mandarin duck, but said: "It is not safe in Rongguo Mansion. There are two hungry wolves here. How about I send you two female guards."

Yuanyang naturally knows who these two evil wolves are, one is Jia Baoyu and the other is Jia She.

These two people are accustomed to using their skills on women.

But Yuanyang didn't take it seriously, "Although they are bold, they don't dare to touch your woman. As long as you explain today's interview clearly in front of the old lady, Rongguo Mansion will be as safe as Mount Tai to me."

Jia Rui was a little reluctant. His woman had to serve others, and he, the "emperor", had no face to say that.

But under Yuanyang's gentle offensive, Jia Rui quickly gave in.

"Okay, I'll have someone buy you a small courtyard next to Rongguo Mansion. You have a day off and I'll go over and see you."

There was a hint of blush on Yuanyang's face, and she naturally knew why Jiarui went to look at her.

After that, Jia Rui was about to get up. Yuanyang quickly stood up and served Jia Rui by his side to get dressed.

However, Yuanyang suffered from the pain of breaking the melon for the first time, so it was difficult to move, and he walked awkwardly. Jia Rui looked at him with a burst of pride, this was his own military exploits.

As he walked out, Yuanyang suddenly grabbed Jia Rui, put his head on his shoulder and said, "If Zhen Diangling is not important, please spare his life."

Jia Rui felt a little unhappy when he heard this. Just now he said he could say anything, but now he is begging for mercy.

But looking at the woman who had just given him her virginity's blood, Jia Rui couldn't say no.

"After all, I accepted the old lady's love. If it weren't for the old lady, I don't know where I would be. Maybe I would have sold me long ago. You should just repay the love for me." Yuanyang begged with a face full of pleading. He looked at Jia Rui.

Jia Rui sighed. He could block anything, but facing the woman's tenderness, he couldn't stop it.

"I'll think about it again." After saying this, Jia Rui walked out of the house.

Yuanyang looked at Jia Rui's back, feeling a little sad. She knew that Jia Rui's opinion of her had declined.

However, she has repaid her affection for Jia Mu. From now on, as long as she serves Jia Mu until she dies, she will not owe Rongguo Mansion any favors.

Jia Rui and Yuanyang returned to Rongqing Hall. At this time, Jia Mu was already sitting on the imperial concubine's couch. When she saw the two of them coming in, she first looked at Yuanyang behind Jia Rui.

He only saw Yuanyang dressed neatly and with a serious face, as if nothing had happened. However, Jia Mu's sharp eyes saw that Yuanyang's posture was slightly different from before when he walked.

As someone who had been there, Jia Mu immediately understood what happened. Not only was she not angry, but she was even happier.

As long as Jia Rui accepts the mandarin duck, then what Mrs. Zhen is asking for will be inseparable.

Jia Mu is also a shrewd person. She knew that it would be inappropriate to mention it at this time, so she did not mention it at all about the Zhen family. Instead, she smiled and said to Yuanyang:

"You have served me for so many years, and there is no credit but hard work. Our house also has a fairly small yard on Ningrong Street. Let your mother and father move there. It can be regarded as your filial piety to them."

Yuanyang looked at Jia Mu and quickly lowered her head. She didn't say anything, just nodded with a blushing face.

Jia Rui said to Jia Mu expressionlessly: "I'll leave first if I have something to do in court. If you have any instructions, old lady, just go directly to the mansion to find Baochai."

After saying that, Jia Rui left Rongqing Hall.

At this time, Yuanyang glanced at Jia Mu, saw the encouragement in Jia Mu's eyes, and quickly followed Jia Rui out.

After coming outside, Yuanyang followed Jia Rui closely, like a little daughter-in-law who had done something wrong.

(End of this chapter)