The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 18
"It's Mr. Cong!" Ping'er hurriedly saluted. She originally thought she would see a man with a trivial personality and rude behavior like Mr. Huan over there, but she didn't expect that he would be such a peerless young man.

He has the same good color as Baoyu, but he is much more heroic than Baoyu. He is as gentle as a willow in spring and as bright as a bamboo in the wind.

Ping'er was stunned for a moment, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. He was a little embarrassed and said, "Yesterday, Jin Chuan'er in front of the second wife should have brought a letter to Third Master Cong. The old lady wants to see you today. Early in the morning, the old lady didn't see Mr. Cong, so she couldn't help but worry. She originally asked the second mistress to come over. The second mistress came over here and stayed in the eldest lady's room for a long time. As soon as I went out, I was picked up by the wind, and I felt bad immediately, and I couldn't let Master Cong go, so I said, I'll go for a run."

Jia Cong thought for a moment, "It's my fault that the girl made such a trip in the cold weather. I originally said that I was going to pay my respects to the old lady early this morning, but the girl also saw this room, so I bought a new one. If not, if the girl comes, I'm afraid it will be too cold to stand in this room."

Ping'er looked around and realized that many items were new, including the quilt on Aunt Zhong's body.

She was a kind-hearted person. When she was with Xifeng, she would always give her a few words of advice, and she would always help others behind their backs. She would never bully others.

"Second Grandma also asked me to ask if there is anything else that needs to be added to this house. It's all brothers and sisters. It's better that Third Master Cong stays out of the house."

"Thank you very much! Thank you to my second sister-in-law for me. I have already purchased everything that needs to be added. If there are any difficulties in the future or something is missing, it is not too late to go and take the trouble."

Ping'er had dealt with Jia Huan before. She really didn't expect that a man like the elder could actually raise such a son. She also felt pity for Jia Cong and her son, for fear that Jia Cong was too young. If you have a bad temper, do something wrong, and give others a reason, you can't help but give a few words of advice.

"If the third master is done with his work, he still needs to go to the old lady's place. Not to mention the old lady's summons, it is also the job of the younger generation to take care of themselves in the morning and dusk."

Jia Cong realized this kind intention and thought that some things would have to be faced sooner or later, and said, "I wonder when the old lady will be free?"

Ping'er was worried for nothing and liked Jia Cong's intelligence very much. He knew not to engage in unnecessary fights. "The old lady is still taking a nap at the moment. The third master will come over a little later. I will be free before dinner today." .”

Jia Cong thanked her. When Ping'er saw that Aunt Zhong coughed first and endured it, she didn't want to stay longer. After the matter was settled, she left.

Huaping walked her to the door.

Aunt Zhong coughed violently in the room. She was worried that her son would be tortured if he went to Rongqing Hall, and she would almost cough out his lungs.

Jia Cong hurriedly rushed forward, caressing his aunt's back, and ordered Huaping, "Take some money and go to the kitchen, fry some salt and bring it over. If you want it scalding hot, go quickly!"

"It's all my fault that my body is useless, Third Master is all caused by me!"

"Aunt, what are you talking about? Could it be that Aunt Zhao did something? I don't see Third Brother Huan trying to please the old lady. What matters between people is fate!" Jia Cong comforted.

Not long after, Huaping came back with fried salt grains in his arms, wrapped tightly in cloth, and asked, "Third Master, what are these for?"

"You ask my aunt to take off her clothes and lie down on the kang. You use these salt grains to brand my aunt from top to bottom, especially the Feishu point is the key point!"

"Will it be effective?" Huaping was looking forward to it. Many people couldn't survive the winter, and she was worried that her aunt wouldn't be able to survive it.

"If you don't try it, how will you know? It should be effective."

In his previous life, whenever he was sick and had a cough, his grandfather would use this native method, which was more effective than taking medicine.

Gradually, no sound was heard in the back room, and the salt in Huaping's hand lost its warmth. Seeing her aunt sleeping deeply, she tucked in the quilt and came out, where she saw the third master reading in front of the window.

"Okay?" Jia Cong asked. "Well, I heard that my aunt's breathing has improved a lot. Third Master's method is really effective." Huaping said with concern, "Third Master, will the old lady punish Third Master?"

She and Zhong were worried about the same thing.

"Don't worry, the soldiers will cover up the water and the earth." Jia Cong didn't want to say more. No matter how much he said at this time, he couldn't dispel their worries, so he took out 20 taels of silver and handed it to her, "Keep these for home use, for food and clothing in the future." There’s no need to scrimp on expenses, and there’s no need to worry about money.”

"Ah, why are there so many? Yesterday, someone gave more than 20 taels of silver as a gift, but they haven't spent it all yet." Huaping held the silver in his hand, feeling it was heavy, and he became happy.

Jia Cong smiled. Of the more than 20 taels of silver yesterday, he went out to spend a few taels today and bought a bunch of things. He got another 200 taels of silver today, which not only solved the urgent need at hand.

The purchasing power of money in the world of Red Mansions should be pretty good if we look at the chapter about Jia Lian secretly marrying Sister You.

"Jia Lian provides five taels of silver a month for daily supplies." Jia Lian supports his wife, so it is impossible for them to live a poor life. Second Sister You has also seen rich people. With five taels of silver a month for living expenses, "they can live a good life." Come, it will be very abundant." If converted in terms of purchasing power, one tael of silver should be worth 1000 to [-] yuan in future generations.

They currently have 220 taels of silver, which is equivalent to one or two hundred thousand in future generations.

Sure enough, money is the courage of heroes!
"I still have plenty in my hands, so I have to be bold and spend it. Only by spending it can I have the motivation to make money."

Huaping burst out laughing, his eyes curved into crescent moons, shining like stars on a winter night, "How young is the third master? He talks like an adult!"

She looked at Jia Cong with maternal eyes in her eyes, and she was probably feeling distressed. Without Jia Cong, they might not have been able to survive this winter.

Jia Cong smiled, everything was just beginning. The old lady didn't know what to do yet, but Jia She wouldn't let it go.

These are not enough to talk to them.

No matter it was good or bad, no matter what, from now on, there would only be joy in his house, and there would never be any more sorrow.

When a man is in the world, his first priority is to protect his family's safety and happiness.

Jia She's staff Huai Xingchang was good at writing good articles. After recording the song "Two Swallows on the Liang", he briefly wrote about Jia Cong's life story, "He was born as a concubine in the house of the Duke of Rongguo. He was known for his talent and reputation because of his parents. He loves and relies on the care of his elders, he is arrogant and playful, and he often refuses to obey discipline."

The foreshadowing is laid here. Once what happened in front of the house is publicized, there will be these words and sentences to endorse it.

Jia She was full of confidence and handed the piece of paper to the manager Zheng Haoshi, asking him to handle it as soon as possible.

Dai Renjie was in trouble today. He didn't expect to be so passive by the little Young Master of Red Mansion. He was also mentioned later, saying that Young Master of Red Mansion was probably the one who made such a fuss in front of Jia Mansion yesterday. The third son of Jia.

He only blamed himself for being blind and being taken advantage of by his opponents. Although later, the young master's family spent a lot of money to buy a song "Compassion for the Peasants", which was somewhat reconciled, but this incident did have a bit of a blow to Dai Renjie. Big, he felt that his position was in jeopardy.

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