The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 215 Jia Cong: If I do anything wrong, Baoyu will...

Mrs. Wang was stunned for a while before she came back to her senses, "What you mean by that is that Yuan Chun can be appreciated and recommended by the Queen, or is he taking advantage of Brother Cong?"

The sarcastic smile on her face was obvious. What she meant was, how could Daiyu shamelessly put gold on her face, just like how capable Jia Cong was.

Jia Cong stood outside the door for a while, and when he heard the voices coming from inside, his eyebrows furrowed deeply.

Hearing this, he nodded to the maid who was holding the curtain, and the maid announced in a trembling voice, "The Marquis is back!"

Daiyu was about to speak, opened her mouth, swallowed what she wanted to say, looked at Jia Cong who came in, breathed a sigh of relief, and went to meet him.

Jia Cong reached out and took her hand, squeezed it gently, nodded to Li Wan and Xifeng, and said hello, looked at Mrs. Wang with sharp eyes and said, "Just now, what the old lady and madam said, I don't care." I heard it, and it makes sense. I think the old lady and my wife came here to ask questions. I don’t know why they didn’t say these things to me. What are they talking about to Yu’er? Is it possible that she can influence the eldest sister’s departure from the palace? ?”

Mrs. Wang was very angry at this time. She took two deep breaths and said, "We came here to ask clearly. The eldest girl was fine, why was she suddenly sent out of the palace? What happened? Son, does it have anything to do with you?"

Jia Cong nodded under everyone's incredulous eyes and said, "Yes, it has something to do with me. There are many concubines in the palace, but in this Dashun Dynasty, someone like me can lead troops to fight, protect the family and the country, and be in good health." There are not many generals who are loyal to the country. I happen to be one of them. Considering the two factors, the emperor naturally wants to protect me. Why, my wife is questioning the holy will? "

Mrs. Wang naturally did not dare to question the holy will. The key point was that she could not understand Jia Cong's words. She only felt that the sentences were profound, but she could not understand the meaning.

Jia Mu understood. After all, she had seen a lot of the world in the 50 years before and after the Rongguo Mansion. Xiao Rongguo Duke must have often slept with his wife in those years. As soon as Jia Cong mentioned it, she knew the connection.

If the emperor wants to use Jia Cong again, he naturally cannot keep Yuan Chun in the palace. If Long Zi is born, it is hard to say whether Jia Cong will have any thoughts, and the emperor's spring and autumn are at their peak.

Such was the holy will, Jia Mu couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Brother Cong, we can't control what the emperor means, but does it also involve you?" Jia Mu asked.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Old lady Mingjian, although the two houses of Ning and Rong were originally one, that was in the past. When brother Zhen was here, he was incompetent, and the two houses could only hug each other to keep warm. But now, I want to make a career, and if my eldest sister is in the palace, not only will she not be able to help me, she will also cause some trouble. In this case, my eldest sister is no longer suitable to stay in the palace."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the house was shocked. Although Yuan Chun said it implicitly, the reason why she was sent out was probably related to Jia Cong, but hearing Jia Cong admit it so frankly was another matter.

When Mrs. Wang heard this, she was so angry that she almost turned away and said angrily, "You only care about yourself, you don't care about Xifu at all. Do you know that for so many years, we still have Baoyu and his uncle, who went to the country for your eldest sister?" How much money did the palace pay? Now that she has come out, all the money she spent has been in vain."

Jia Cong smiled faintly, took the tea handed over by the maid, took a sip slowly, and said, "Eldest sister was sent to the palace ten years ago. If she had been able to stand out earlier, now it is my turn to give way to her." It’s just that after so many years, she didn’t have a chance, so now, she has to give up her position to me.”

Does this mean that Yuanchun has no ability?
Mrs. Wang said angrily, "Why did she give up her position to you? If you can't stand out, how do you have anything to do with her? In this case, who can compensate us for the money we have earned over the years?"

Jia Cong shook his head and only drank tea from a tea cup. He did not comment on Mrs. Wang's words, but it also made everyone see that he was nakedly disgusted with Mrs. Wang's stupidity, so he refused to answer.

Jia Mu also realized at this time that what she had been worried about was about to happen. She couldn't help but soften her voice and said, "Brother Cong, do you know that your eldest sister has been in the palace for so many years, and she is like boiling oil." I have been suffering for a long time, and I am about to make my debut. Because of you, I have to leave the palace now. I will not talk about the money we used, but only talk about your eldest sister. How can you be worthy of her?"

Jia Cong put the tea cup on the table and said to Jia's mother, "Aren't the children of the Jia family, except for Baoyu, all dependent on themselves? Do brothers and sisters expect you to help me and I to help you?" ? When I grow up, not to mention my brothers and sisters, but also my elders, who have I relied on besides my mother? Who has treated me well? I really can’t understand what the old lady is telling me now. "

He narrowed his eyes and said, "Besides, the emperor has been so kind to me. I am here today only because of the emperor's grace. I just want to repay the kindness of the emperor, and I don't want to seek wealth through nepotism."

Mrs. Wang said in her heart, "If you don't want to, I think so. Could it be that if you don't want to, you just make me unable to do it?"
It just doesn't make sense!

Jia Mu said sternly, "You behaved the way you did back then. If you want to hate you, you can only hate your mother-in-law for wronging you. Baoyu and his mother-in-law have never been sorry to you. If you act like this now, don't you deny them a way to live?"

Jia Cong said, "I still say the same thing. If my eldest sister is in the palace and doesn't hinder me, I don't care what she does. But if she does, I can't do it. The second master once said fair words to me, but he didn't Even if he helps me even half a cent, it’s because of his limited ability, and I don’t blame him.”

But as far as Jia Cong is concerned, the rest of them can only be said to be strangers.

Jia Cong did not say this meaning, but Jia Mu and others all realized it. Although they had already had a premonition, it was still difficult to accept the words actually put in front of them at this time.

They were originally close relatives, but now they are like enemies. Not only do they not support each other, but they are still pulling each other down. Even a manly person like Xifeng can't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Brother Cong can keep the master's kindness in mind, I also think this is strange! If this is the case, why does brother Cong treat your eldest sister like this?" Mrs. Wang only needs to think about the young man in front of her who killed her daughter. The future of Baoyu was implicated so that her Baoyu would not have a good future, and she hated it deeply in her heart.

Tomorrow morning, she would go back to her parents' house and talk to her brother and sister-in-law about this matter. If she couldn't seek justice, she would be extremely angry.

"I asked myself that I have nothing to say to my eldest sister. Although I didn't help her, it was because of my limited ability. As for harming her, it was just an accident. I really didn't know that my wife came to ask questions like this. What's the crime?"

Jia Cong's words like this really make people angry to death!

Mrs. Wang was so angry that she burst into tears. She knelt down in front of Jia Mu and cried, "Old lady, you know about the eldest girl's matter from beginning to end. Brother Zhen, the old man next door, and Baoyu." Uncle, how many people helped me make money. If this is the case, not to mention that the girl’s future is gone. In the future...Old lady, I really can’t get over this hurdle. "

Jia's mother couldn't help but look at Jia Cong and said, "Brother Cong, in a big family, it is always rare for the descendants to have a bowl of water on their own. At the beginning, your mother-in-law treated you badly. Your mother, mother and son brought you up." The master and his wife were so hurt, who said anything to you? Later, you were chosen to be the heir, and the title was given to you. No matter how angry you are, the past has passed.

Now, if you are messing up a good young girl's future like this, how will people outside view you?How will you gain a foothold in the world in the future?There are no two characters in one stroke. Only when a family supports each other can it go a long way. If you don't understand this truth, you should understand it now that I have said it. "

Jia Cong was about to get up, but after hearing this, he sat down again and said with a smile, "The old lady is joking. I came out of the old master's house and carried my soul south alone. I have not gained a clan until today." I will always bear in mind the support given by the emperor and the grace shown to me by the emperor, and I will always think about repaying it.

Cong is not just a person who remembers grudges, but also a person who remembers gratitude.My mother's family was ruined because of Xifu. If my surname hadn't been Jia, what did the old lady think I would have done? "

Jia's mother was also so angry that she fell over. She looked at Jia Cong blankly. She didn't expect that Jia Cong was not even willing to maintain the most basic face, and directly said such words. Isn't he afraid of people outside? Criticism?
She is Jia Cong's grandmother after all, and she is a close relative. Even if Jia Cong is the heir here, she is Jia Cong's grandmother by blood.If we talk about regrets, the thing that Mrs. Jia regrets the most is that she should not have allowed Jia Cong to come to the East Mansion to inherit. However, thinking about it now, she couldn't help it due to the situation at that time.

After saying this, Jia Mu couldn't stay here any longer. She stood up, and Li Wan and Xifeng hurriedly came forward to support her. After taking two steps, Jia Mu stopped again, turned around, and faced Jia Cong. He said, "Brother Cong, I have never seen an unfilial son still be reused by the court!"

This is a blatant threat!
Jia Cong didn't even look at her, but smiled and said, "Old lady, in the past, I also wanted to ignore the past grudges, but later, it backfired! Now that the old lady has said this, I I can only say one thing, Baoyu and I are brothers, if I do anything bad, he will be hurt too!"

After saying that, Jia Cong raised his eyes and looked at Jia Mu, "I can't write two characters for Jia in one stroke. If we work together, we will both benefit, and if we fight, we will both be hurt! Everyone in the capital knows about the grudges between me and Xifu. If everyone As long as everything goes well, if the old lady wants to pressure me with filial piety and deny me dignity, I will have no choice but to settle the old accounts and the new ones together, so as not to save my mother from watching me, an unfilial son, in heaven, and dying with her eyes closed!"

Jia Cong glanced at Mrs. Wang and said, "What's worse, there's Baoyu! There are so many brothers turning against each other in the world!"

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang turned around and was about to rush towards Jia Cong. Jia Cong looked at Mrs. Wang with a pair of sharp eyes. She was a little afraid, but she refused to let it go, "How does this matter have anything to do with Baoyu?"

Jia Cong said with a smile, "The old lady and my wife come here again and again to accuse me, and they use filial piety to pressure people if they don't like it at all. What can I do? Madam, you should know that I am never someone who can be easily arrested!"

"Let's go!" Jia Mu no longer looked at Jia Cong, but said to Mrs. Wang.

After finally sending the person away, Daiyu breathed a sigh of relief, but she couldn't help but worry. She stepped forward and held Jia Cong's arm and said, "Brother Cong, if these words get out, I'm worried that someone will take it for granted." article."

Jia Cong stood up and helped Daiyu to go to the second room together. The two of them leaned down on the kang and said, "The old lady will not allow people to spread these words. Xifu is already declining. Originally, they could still count on their eldest sister. How about in the palace? Now that all hope is gone, they will put their thoughts on my side. If these words get out, even if the world will talk about me a little, over there in Xifu, there will be no face at all. Not anymore.

The old lady and the madam are both people who know how to calculate carefully. I know their original intention when they came here today. However, they are dreaming if they want to succeed. "

What Jia Cong didn't say is that in the palace, the emperor was under the control of the Supreme Emperor, so he had some sympathy for Jia Cong's situation. As long as he didn't go too far towards the Xifu and didn't cause trouble in the court, the emperor would be happy to do so. He is not close to Xifu.

Daiyu smiled and said, "Brother Cong can make the decision on these matters!"

Jia Cong asked, "Have you had dinner?"

Daiyu said "Oh" and said, "I haven't used it yet. Has Brother Cong used it?"

Jia Cong ate some casually when he was in Jinyi Mansion. When he heard that Daiyu was useless, he said, "It happens that I am useless too, let's eat together."

Daiyu was naturally happy and hurriedly ordered Zicuckoo to have the food delivered to the kitchen.

The couple simply ate some. Jia Cong watched Daiyu eat a full bowl of rice before he gave up and asked her to walk around under the eaves for a few times to eat. He had something to do, so he went to the front yard first. .

"Who is the person next door who comes to visit the lord so late?" Jia Cong entered the study, took the tea presented by Li Shouzheng, and asked.

"I have inquired clearly. The people here are First Class Liu Fang and Datong Guard Commander Li Wu."

Jia Cong was drinking tea. When the teacup was put to his mouth, he stopped and asked, "What did they say?"

Li Shouzheng said, "I made an appointment with the old master to go to Xuanzhen Temple outside the city to visit the old master tomorrow."

Jia Cong thought about this matter carefully and found it very strange. Although the city seemed fine on the surface, the gates entering and exiting the city were very tightly checked. These people had not visited Jia Jing earlier in the day and had not gone there in the evening, but they went at this time. , what exactly is the intention?
"Did the elder agree?" Jia Cong asked.

"Yes! When the three of them were talking in the study, no one was allowed in. Zhang Cai was guarding the door in person. The outsiders didn't know anything about what was said inside. But after Lord Liu and Commander Li left, the eldest master ordered the car to be prepared tomorrow. Leave the city early in the morning."

Jia Cong thought for a while and called Kong An in and ordered, "Assign someone to keep an eye on the big man next door, especially his carriage. If there is any abnormality, report it to me at any time."

"Yes!" Kong An responded.

Liu Fang and Li Wu left in the same car. In the car, Liu Fang breathed a heavy sigh of relief and said to Li Wu, "Although I spent ten thousand gold today, this silver is nothing according to the Taoist priest. The Taoist priest has With all the yellow and white skills, why should I be stingy with this ten thousand gold?"

Li Wu laughed loudly and said, "What the Lord said is true. Pindao is not a stingy yellow and white thing. He is actually worried about the Lord. If everything goes well tomorrow, it will be fine. If not, the Lord will be implicated. This is What a disaster!"

Liu Fang couldn't help but feel worried, and her face didn't look good, but after thinking about it, she added, "The soldiers and horses of the five cities are inspecting the entrance and exit of the city. I am not afraid. Qiu Liang is one of his own. At the moment, the emperor's general, Jinyi Mansion, is in charge of Jia Cong." I'm a child of restraint, and this is the only way to send those two people out, otherwise, not only me, but many people will have to..."

Liu Fang made a neck-killing gesture, which made Li Wu's eyes jump and he quickly turned his face away.

"I heard that Marquis Ning Guo was not on good terms with Mr. Pardon. I'm afraid that the people in Jinyi Mansion will not give him face tomorrow. If it is really found out, it will be a death penalty!" Li Wu said.

"Haha, this Taoist priest doesn't understand. If it is really found out tomorrow, it will be Jia She's business, but it will be okay! Although we said that we should not collude with the Jurchens, we only took a few coins. Jia She This is a crime of collaborating with the enemy, betraying the country, and destroying the nine tribes. When the emperor is so angry, how can he pursue others!"

When Li Wu heard this, he felt relieved. The law does not blame everyone. I don't know how many people in the court will target Jia She. The Jurchens also rely on people like them later, and they will never respond at that juncture. Everyone reported it.

This move is indeed poisonous!
"The urgent matter now is to see how to move those two people out!" Liu Fang said, opening the curtain of the carriage and taking a look outside. Seeing soldiers coming and going along the way, they were heavily guarded, so he had to say, " It seems that we can only do it tomorrow. During the day, there are many people in the city, so we can do something."

"Leave these matters to Pindao. Pindao will find a way to inform those two people that the carriage will happen to pass by here tomorrow morning. I can take him along without attracting anyone's attention."

(End of this chapter)