Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 561 Drunk
At this time, Jia Rui was having wine in Ningguo Mansion.

It was naturally Jia Zhen and his son who entertained Jia Rui.

These two people had almost become transparent figures in the Jia family, but they became famous again after being granted the title of marquis.

"Drink this cup, dear brother." Jia Zhen raised her glass and gestured to Jia Rui.

Jia Rui picked up the wine glass and took a sip. Then he put down the wine glass and said, "Brother Zhen, if you have anything to say, just say it!"

It turned out that in the morning, Jia Rong personally came to Prince Wu's Mansion to invite Jia Rui to a banquet. Originally, Jia Rui was unwilling to go. Now he has to stay at home and keep an eye on the news from all around.

However, after knowing this, the old man Jia Dairu spoke up and asked Jia Rui to give Jia Zhen face. There was no other way, so Jia Rui came to Ningguo Mansion.

After arriving at Ningguo Mansion, Jia Zhen was very polite and greeted Jia Rui at the gate in person. She welcomed Jia Rui from the gate into the main hall, and then held a banquet.

This time Jia Zhen spent a lot of money. Thirty or forty dishes were placed on the table, and each dish was extraordinary.

Jia Zhen had to spend five hundred taels of silver on this meal alone.

Jia Rui was not polite to Jia Zhen. Under his persuasion, he drank glass after glass of wine and ate the food in mouthfuls.

Despite this, Jia Rui remained awake.

It wasn't until Jia Rui saw the sun setting outside that he asked what he had been holding back in his heart - why was he being treated to a banquet today?
Jia Zhen naturally obeyed Jia Rui's words. When she heard Jia Rui's question, she quickly said: "Brother Xian, you don't know that our uncle has come to see me in the past two days and wants me to do it in front of brother Xian." He said something nice."

At this point, Jia Rui understood what was going on.

It seems that it is still because of Jia Lian.

Jia She didn't get a clear answer from his old master. Seeing that Jia Zhen liked him, Jia Zhen also asked him to plead for mercy.

However, Jia Zhen couldn't agree in just a few words. Jia She should have spent a lot of money on Jia Zhen.

Jia Rui pondered for a long time, but still didn't want to agree.

Wouldn't letting Jia Lian come back make him unhappy? And I have to worry about my head turning green at any time.

"Brother, our Jia family is finally getting better now. It's not a problem for Jia Lian to be alone outside. Let him come back and see how glorious our Jia family is now." Jia Zhen didn't say anything when she saw Jia Rui. He quickly added another sentence.

Jia Rui took a bite of the food noncommittally, and then said: "This matter is not urgent, let's talk about it later!"

Seeing this scene, Jia Zhen sighed.

Sir, it’s not that I don’t help you, it’s just that our prince doesn’t spit.

Jia Rui felt that he had almost eaten. He originally wanted to go back to the palace, but he had eaten too much wine and his hair was a little hairy, so Lao Li next to him quickly helped Jia Rui to rest at Xu's place in Huichun Garden.

Seeing Jia Rui coming, Mrs. Xu immediately helped Jia Rui to her bed, then personally changed Jia Rui's clothes and covered him with a quilt. Seeing that Jia Rui was fast asleep, she dared to come out gently.

When they came outside, Mrs. Xu asked Lao Li: "Why did you drink so much today, and you slaves didn't even try to dissuade me? What if I get hurt?"

Lao Li quickly licked his face and smiled, "It's my fault. It's my fault. Please bear with me."

"Okay, we have nothing to do here, I just keep an eye on him." Mrs. Xu dismissed Lao Li impatiently, then re-entered the room and sat in front of the bed to guard Jia Rui.

It soon became dark, and the lights were turned on in the room. Mrs. Xu was sewing under the light while looking at the sleeping Jia Rui, with a smile on her lips.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Mrs. Xu quickly looked at Jia Rui and saw that he was still sleeping deeply. Then she breathed a sigh of relief, then gently put down the embroidery in her hand and walked out of the room slowly.

When I came outside, I saw Lao Li anxiously circling back and forth.

When she saw it was him, Mrs. Xu's face turned ugly, "It's so late, what are you doing here?"

Lao Li smiled and said, "Madam, is our prince awake?"

"The prince is sleeping soundly. What can you do?"

Lao Li still accompanied him with a smile and said humbly: "Please ask the queen to wake up the prince. I have someone here to report something."

Mrs. Xu looked at Lao Li and saw that he didn't seem to be joking, then turned around and entered the house.

After coming in, Mrs. Xu sat in front of the bed and gently pushed Jia Rui's body. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

Jia Rui heard someone calling him in his sleep, and he opened his eyes in a daze.

After waking up, my throat felt dry and stinging.

"Get me a glass of water."

After hearing this, Xu Shi quickly poured a glass of water for Jia Rui and brought it to Jia Rui's mouth.

At this time, Jia Rui was already sitting on the bed and drank all his tea in one gulp.

After drinking the water, Jia Rui felt a little better, and then asked: "When is it?"

"At the end of Youshi, it's almost Xushi."

Jia Rui didn't realize it yet, but after living in ancient times for so many years, he quickly understood what time it was. It was almost seven o'clock in the evening.

I actually slept for five or six hours this time.

Jia Rui rubbed his temples, which were still aching, and then said, "Will anyone come to me to ask what's going on?"

"Your Majesty, Lao Li has something to report outside!"

When Jia Rui heard that it was Lao Li, he immediately said: "Let this slave come in quickly."

Xu quickly took the teacup handed over by Jia Rui, then hurried out and called Lao Li in.

After Lao Li came in, he kowtowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, your Majesty will be blessed, and your Majesty will live forever."

"What happened?"

Lao Li did not answer immediately, but looked at Mrs. Xu who was standing next to him.

Mrs. Xu is also a smart person. When she saw Lao Li's eyes, she immediately smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please go outside and see if the hangover soup I made for you is ready."

Jia Rui nodded, and Xu immediately withdrew.

When there was no one in the room, Lao Li walked with his knees as his feet, knelt down beside Jia Rui's bed, and whispered:
"Your Majesty, several adults in the cabinet have issued a military order to the Royal Forest Army, asking them to mobilize three thousand elites to guard the Yongshou Palace."

After Jia Rui heard this, he frowned and clenched his hands into fists, but he soon relaxed them.

"When are they going to use troops?"

"Go back to your lord, they are preparing to let the soldiers enter the palace tomorrow morning."

After hearing this, Jia Rui immediately understood what the cabinet people meant. With a smile on his face, he thought for a moment and then said:

"Since several adults are worried about the safety of Yongshou Palace, it is appropriate to strengthen the security."

Having said this, Jia Rui closed his eyes and stopped talking.

Lao Li, who was kneeling next to him, also understood Jia Rui's words. He smiled and said, "Then I will convey your meaning to Master Ma Tao."

Jia Rui nodded slightly.

Only then did Lao Li dare to kneel back and crawl a few steps back. He stood up and wanted to go out.

"Wait a moment."

Upon hearing Jia Rui's further instructions, Lao Li quickly knelt down on the ground again.

"It's not suitable for your wife, Xu, to live here. You can send someone to take her into the palace tomorrow and arrange for her to live in Changchun Palace temporarily."

"The slaves obey the order."

Hearing what Lao Li said, Jia Rui smiled. This slave really knows how to read people's hearts.

(End of this chapter)