The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 200 Baoyu: There is no good needlework in my house.
Baochai raised a pair of apricot-like eyes to look at Baoyu, and faced his big face like a silver plate. For some reason, a touch of irritation rose in his heart, and he turned away to avoid it, "I didn't think about anything!"

Could she say that that person was all that was thinking about her at this moment?
Speaking of it, my aunt can be regarded as Miss Lin's mother-in-law. My aunt just said something to Miss Lin, and he protected her like this. Although it was disrespectful, her arrogance made her so angry. ...heartbeat.

"I invited Sister Bao and Auntie Bao over today to have a drink here. Who would have expected that something like this would happen to them, but it would make Sister Bao and Auntie feel uncomfortable." Baoyu held his hands towards Baochai and apologized flatteringly.

Baochai hurriedly avoided it and said with a smile, "Brother Bao is not right to be like this. Mom and I are not outsiders. Brother Bao is clearly alienated from us."

When Baoyu heard what he said, he felt very at ease. He said to himself that Sister Bao should be more open-minded. It would be great if Sister Lin could be as open-minded as Sister Bao.

Back then, he was heartbroken when he kicked Sister Lin out of the house, but Sister Lin didn't understand his thoughts at all. Looking at it like this today, it was clear that she also resented him.

Furthermore, Sister Lin used to be such a fairy-like figure, she was romantic and chic, and she knew him at first sight. Since she married Jia Cong, she has become a completely different person when we meet again.

Today, in the Rongqing Hall, Baoyu was so aggressive. Looking at Daiyu again, she really turned into a pearl with eyes like a fish.

Although Jia Cong and others left, Jia Mu had to eat. She called Baoyu and Baochai to come out and stayed with Aunt Xue to eat together. Aunt Xue couldn't refuse, so she stayed.

"Baoyu, please send your wife off for me!"

After dinner, Jia Mu ordered Baoyu. Mrs. Wang knew very well that she was asking her Baoyu to make her happy, so she allowed her son to send her to the three wing rooms on the east side of the main room.

During the dinner, Baoyu drank two cups of wine. At this time, his face was red and his eyes were a little blurry. He instructed Jin Chuan'er to bring him tea and water, and took Jin Chuan'er's hand and said, "How long have you been home since?" Now? How about I tell my wife and let your family stay for two days?"

Because Mrs. Wang was on his arm, Jin Chuaner let him hold her hand for a while. When she heard that Mrs. Wang was coming, she hurriedly pulled her hand away and said, "Okay, what are you going to do at my house? Second Master, please lie down for a while!"

Mrs. Wang sat down on the edge of the Kang and stroked Baoyu's forehead, "My son, don't drink so hard in the future. Of course you are just trying to make the old lady happy, but you also have to be careful about your health."

"Madam, I'm fine!" Baoyu brushed away Mrs. Wang's hand, his eyes still fell on Jin Chuan'er, but he thought of Qingwen in his mind, and asked, "Madam, didn't the old lady return it to Brother Cong? The two maids are from the old lady’s house!”

When Mrs. Wang heard Baoyu talking about Jia Cong, she felt bored in her heart, "What kind of person are you? What kind of person is he? Never mention him again!"

Baoyu was like candy in Mrs. Wang's arms, arguing, "It turned out that the two maids were left to me, but who knew they were given to him again? I heard that the maids were here There aren’t many there that would please him, so why bother keeping them?”

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang became wary again. Could it be that the maid over there wanted to take away her precious jade and asked, "Where did you start talking about this?"

Baoyu said hurriedly, "I heard Xi Ren say in a trance that there were a few manpower, and there was no one good at needlework in my house. Originally, the old lady planned to give Qingwen to me, wasn't it because she was good at needlework? Although the attackers are good, how can they be as good as them?"

"It's not good to talk about this now. You don't have anyone to serve you in your room, so you ask Yu Chuan'er to serve you in your room?" Mrs. Wang said.

Yu Chuan'er is the maid in Mrs. Wang's house and Jin Chuan'er's sister. The two sisters serve Mrs. Wang together. When Baoyu comes, Jin Chuan'er points to the rouge on her lips and asks Baoyu, "Is this the rouge on my lips?" Do you want to eat the rouge that you just soaked in fragrance now?" Yu Chuan'er, however, is more reserved and steady, and is not familiar with Bao Yu.

At this time, hearing these words, Yu Chuan'er's heart skipped a beat. Yu Chuan'er glanced at Bao Yu, but quickly withdrew his gaze, not seeing Jin Chuan'er's dexterity.

Baoyu also glanced at her, deeply disapproving and dissatisfied, "If I want the maid in Madam's house, it would be bad if the master finds out."

He wholeheartedly wanted Qingwen to go there. Qingwen looked a little bit like Sister Lin, and that was what he wanted. If it were anyone else, he wouldn't want her at all.

For a moment, Mrs. Wang couldn't think of any top-notch maids in the mansion who could be put in her son's room. Remembering that the old lady had always been a good trainer, she didn't think the two maids looked like that, but , what’s wrong with people who come out of the old lady’s house?

"If you want Qingwen, you have to choose a time to speak. It won't be possible these days. I'll help you keep an eye on it."

This is not a difficult task. When the old lady gave Jia Cong the two maids, she probably didn't give them the body deeds as well. If the old lady wanted them back and gave them to Baoyu, it would be nothing.

Mrs. Wang didn't say anything about asking Baoyu to ask the old lady. She was thinking that the old lady might not turn to Baoyu at this time.

After Baoyu finished acting coquettishly here, he returned to Rongqing Hall. After Jia Mu heard about it, she asked Yuanyang to go over and tell Xiren to serve him well before eating wine and being more alert at night. Baoyu wanted to drink water, one by one. They were all too sleepy to wake up.

Xiren said to Yuanyang, "I will spend the night in the house tonight. Now, you can rest assured!"

Yuanyang smiled and said, "What should I worry about? I'm not a member of his house. If you want to worry about it, it's the old lady who wants to worry about it. What does it have to do with me?"

Xiren also came out of the old lady's house in the past and was familiar with Yuanyang. Hearing this, he laughed and said, "Then if you go back to the old lady like this, I won't send you away!"

In the room, Baoyu had already washed himself, wore a white coat, sat on the bed and yawned.

Xiren hurried over and asked him if he wanted anything to drink. He took off the psychic gem, wrapped it in a piece of silk handkerchief, and put it under the pillow. After supporting the gem to sleep, he put down the mosquito net.

The attacker packed up all Baoyu's clothes and brought the water in to warm it in case Baoyu wanted to drink at night. At the same time, he moved his bedding in and put it in the warm pavilion. He spent the night here in case Baoyu wanted to drink water at night. .

Not mentioning what happened in Baoyu House, just talking about what happened in Rongqing Hall, Jia Zheng also sighed after hearing about it in the front yard.

He originally planned to call Jia Cong to the front after having dinner with the old lady, and teach Jia Cong how to deal with the affairs of the court, so that he would not fall down when he returned to the court for the first time and did not understand the ways of the world. Somersault.

Jia Lian came from the black oil gate. As soon as he entered, he was called to the study by Jia Zheng. After the uncle and nephew met, Jia Zheng asked, "How is your father's situation?"

When Jia Lian thought about Jia She, he felt panicked. He lowered his eyes and said without interest, "It's not the same as before. Today, you asked me to find an ancient fan for him. Where can I go to find it for him?"

A member of Jia She's family said that he knew someone who had an ancient fan in his hand. Jia Lian was not half happy because of this, but was very upset. Generally, if someone has an ancient fan, they don't regard it as a family heirloom, but are they willing to part with it at will?
Jia Zheng also sighed after hearing this. He was powerless against this big brother, and he didn't listen to the old lady. Since he was injured a few years ago, he has been tormenting him even harder.

"You go and help your father pay a visit, and you have to tell people that you would rather pay a higher price than take advantage of your power to bully others and do evil." Jia Zheng warned.

"My nephew knows!" Jia Lian was angry and his tone was perfunctory. Some things are easier said than done. Once he can't do it, Jia She will not care about his face and will kill him every time. Li hit.

Jia Zheng also didn't want to get involved in the affairs of the elder's house. After asking, he put it aside and asked Jia Lian, "I heard that Brother Cong went to the eldest master to pay his respects. Did he say anything?"

Jia Lianxin said, is that a greeting?He couldn't tell how soon Brother Cong was going to see the eldest master return to the west. He said, "I went there, but he didn't say anything. He just said hello. The eldest master chased him away like a thief. Brother Cong couldn't stay there and came out soon. "Alas!" Jia Zheng sighed again and said to Jia Lian, "You should also tell me, Cong'er is not what he used to be. How can you still treat him with the same attitude as before?"

How could Jia Lian dare to tell Jia She this? Isn't that asking for death?But with many years of experience, he also knows that there are some truths that you don't need to talk to Jia Zheng, and you won't win if you talk to Jia Zheng. He only has to say perfunctory words to get Jia Zheng's permission to leave.

Back in his room, Jia Lian listened to Xifeng talking about what happened in Rongqing Hall today. He sneered and said nothing. Ping'er washed his feet and went to bed. Xifeng pushed him and said, "You said Let’s see, tell me, brother Cong is so alienated towards us, with no physical affection at all. If people outside find out, won’t they say he is unfilial?”

Jia Lian said, "Who outside says he is unfilial? Many people still remember when he knelt down in front of the Rongguo Mansion. A while ago, I went out to drink, and someone asked me about it. Who wouldn't say it was the eldest master?"

Xifeng twitched her lips, "The old lady still thought that Brother Cong could help us. Today, Aunt Xue was still saying that if the eldest lady can support each other with Brother Cong in the palace, I don't know how many years will come in the future. What a scenery.”

Jia Lian sneered and said to himself, it's a beautiful idea, but he didn't bother to pour cold water on it. He was caught by the big man when he went there today, and he didn't do what he wanted to do. At this time, there was a sow beside him. , Jia Lian even wanted to have sex with her, let alone his lovely wife and concubine, who put his arms around Xifeng's shoulders to beg her for sex.

Jia Cong returned to Ningguo Mansion, and first sent Daiyu and her sisters to Ningxi Hall. After dinner, he left Daiyu to discuss with them how to go to Ningguo outside the city the next day, and he went to the front yard by himself. study.

It was still early, and a bright moon rose from the east and hung on the treetops. The southeast wind blew, and two crabapples cast mottled light and shadow on the windows on the ground, looking forward to the brightness and extinction.

In the study, Kong An stood in front of Jia Cong and reported to him the news he had learned, "The eldest master over there has told the second master Lian to help him get some ancient fans. For this matter today, Lian The second master was even scolded, and later the second master called him over and asked him, but the second master just said to let the second master Lian Haosheng help the first master."

Jia Cong listened in his heart and said to himself, Jia Zheng probably didn't expect that Jia She would use the method of forcing people to death to get these fans. In the original work, the stone idiot did not keep these fans and was forced to do so by Jia Yucun. die.

Jia Lian said some fair nonsense, "It's nothing you can do to ruin your career for such a trivial matter!" He was beaten half to death by Jia She, and his face was broken in two places. Compared with Jia Zheng Beating Baoyu would be much more ruthless.

Now, Jia Yucun has been dismissed from office, and there is no one to help Jia She set up a bureau to get the ancient fan. I wonder what other methods Jia She can use to get this ancient fan and drive the idiot to death?

Just as he was talking, Wang Lang came in. After bowing to Jia Cong, he talked about the affairs in Ping'an Prefecture, "Master Marquis, the Dong family in Ping'an Prefecture sent people to the capital, and they have connected with the Beiyuan side today. Yes, I heard it was a business deal."

The North Courtyard refers to Jia She's courtyard behind the black gate, which is also a customary term in the East Mansion.

"Did you say what kind of business it was? Who did you tell it to?" Jia Cong asked.

"The person who came is a manager of the Dong family. He told Zhang Cai from the North Courtyard that he came to the capital and talked about business with the men over there. He will pay a formal visit tomorrow."

Jia Cong nodded and handed the matter to Kong An, "You arrange for someone to find out tomorrow. What kind of business are you going to discuss?"

After Kong An accepted the order, Wang Lang said again, "Over there in Datong, there is a hereditary commander named Sun Shaozu. He said that his ancestor was a family friend of the Ningrong Mansion. He has been in the capital in the past few days and is waiting for promotion at the Ministry of War. I'll see you soon after I've sent you a message from the North Campus."

Jia Cong certainly knew about this Zhongshan wolf. In the original work, Sun Shaozu gave 5000 taels of silver to Jia She to establish a relationship, so that he could find a vacancy in the Ministry of War. Jia She didn't know how he had the courage to accept the money from others. It didn't work out and all the money was spent.

Because of this, Yingchun was sold by Jia She to Sun Shaozu as his wife. Within a year, she was tortured to death.

Jia Cong ordered Kong An to find out what he said and what Jia She said, and report back in detail. He thought to himself that Sun Shaozu came to Jia's house for nothing more than to seek a job. I don't know. How does Jia She plan to earn the 5000 taels of silver this time?
There is a new newspaper on the table, which contains all the important events of the past two days. The most important thing is the court's treatment of the five major families in Jinling. The principal culprit was beheaded, and the accomplices who were over seven years old were exiled for three thousand miles. Those under the age of seven were sent to the palace as slaves, while all women were sent to the Jiaofangsi.

Next came the serious Japanese invasion in Fujian. In March, the Japanese pirates caused chaos from the coast of Funing, Fujian, to Zhang and Quan in the south, and they were wiped out. The people suffered serious casualties. Ningde County fell, and the governor of Fujian was in panic.

Seeing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh, because there was a passage published in it, which was a sideways impeachment of Jia Cong, "... Zhejiang resisted the Japanese and continued to suppress them. It led the Japanese to invade Min, and the Japanese invaders suddenly came to plunder, and there was no time to prepare. The people's wealth was completely exhausted, more than [-] officials and civilians were captured and killed, and a thousand households named Xu died, which is really an unreasonable disaster."

Jia Cong was granted the title of Marquis because of Zhejiang's resistance to the Japanese. Now the governor of Fujian has reported this to all ministries and provinces. How could Jia Cong not know the meaning of this?
He was only angry for a moment. Looking down, he saw the cabinet's requirements for this summer's harvest. There was also a bit of information sandwiched between civil affairs, which was about the construction of lucky ships. The provinces were asked to pay attention to shipbuilding craftsmen, such as If there are any skilled craftsmen, they should be reported to the court promptly.

Jia Cong didn't know if this was because the emperor had listened to his proposed overseas trade.

In addition to making money, Jia Cong's suggestion was that he did not want Dashun to close the country in isolation, but to know the world's affairs and take precautions in advance. At this time in the previous life, the sea had become a territory for various countries to open up for conquest.

Originally, during the Ming Dynasty, when Zhu Di was around, Zheng He made seven voyages to the Western Seas. At that time, the Ming Dynasty was a maritime power. After that, for some unknown reason, the Ming Dynasty not only stopped sending ships to sea, but even destroyed the precious nautical charts accumulated by Zheng He. Almost exhausted.

After that, the country was closed to the outside world. After the death of the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty entered the country with braids. It became a small-minded people and there was no far-sighted emperor, which ultimately brought a hundred years of humiliation.

Although Jia Cong is currently on vacation, as a nobleman and deeply blessed by the Holy Spirit, Jia Cong has to think more about the emperor, even if his opinions are not accepted, he still has to behave in a certain way.

Therefore, he took out a blank report. Seeing this, Kong An hurriedly stepped forward to grind ink for it. When the ink was slightly thicker, Jia Cong picked up a mouse-hair pen and dipped it in ink on the inkstone. While thinking, it was already With the idea in mind, I wrote, "Ning Guohou, Feixiongwei commander Jia et al. would like to write about Zhejiang's fight against the Japanese. It was less than three months since I returned. When I heard about the Japanese invasion in Min, I was frightened. I wished I could be in Min and kill them. The Japanese leader repays the saint's favor... Today, central Min is plagued by Japanese chaos. Because Lu and Zhejiang have resisted the Japanese for many years, the Japanese invasion has been eliminated. The soldiers are brave and the Japanese are unstoppable. They move along the sea and reach Min. The years have been trouble-free, the generals and soldiers have been in peace for a long time, and suddenly they are attacked, and they are caught off guard..."

To put it bluntly, although Jia Cong had no intention of defending himself, he was always shirking responsibility. If Emperor Taiqi had thought too much, he would have put the blame back on the governor of Fujian. Even if there was no Japanese invasion, could it be that the Weisuo Generals and soldiers can enjoy peace and quiet. If they don't practice kung fu in peacetime, will they give up in war?

After writing the memorial, Jia Cong ordered Kong An to send it to the Chief Secretary tomorrow morning. When it was handed over, both the cabinet and Emperor Taiqi could see it, which coincided with the selection of the Fujian governor in the imperial newspaper.

Seeing that it was getting late, Jia Cong called Jiao Da in and told him to take his wife, grandma and you girls to relax outside the city tomorrow. He ordered guards to be arranged and ordered Kong An to call the cars and sedans outside to prepare in advance.

The two of them agreed, and Jia Cong went to the backyard.

Daiyu had already washed herself and was sitting in front of the mirror. Zijuan helped her with her hair. When she saw Jia Cong coming in, she hurriedly got up to greet him.

Jia Cong shook her hand and said, "You go about your business and just ask someone to take a bath with me."

Daiyu's heart moved, and she was about to give orders to Zicuckoo, but then she thought about who Brother Cong would use because of whom she had given orders?Then he ordered someone to call Qingwen.

Jia Cong didn't think much about it. Daiyu was cutting her hair, and Zicuckoo wanted to serve her. She sat aside and waited. Over there in the ear room, Qingwen was already ready. She came in and called Jia Cong with a face that was charming. Go up, with a smile in his big charming eyes, "Master Marquis, the soup is ready!"

Jia Cong was looking at Daiyu in the mirror. After hearing this, he got up and walked towards the ear room.

Qingwen closed the door, holding back the excitement in her heart, and helped Jia Cong undress. After taking off his clothes, she stood behind and watched Jia Cong get into the bathtub with fear.

She was not kicked out. She breathed a sigh of relief and seemed to understand something. She came forward and was about to wash Jia Cong's back. Jia Cong took a look at the sharp nails on her hands, which were two or three inches long. The impatiens flower juice was stained red, as if it had just been collected from human blood. I couldn't help but frown and said, "I don't need you to serve me, just wait and see!"

(End of this chapter)