The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 240 Daiyu: Sister Bao’s marriage is easy to discuss.
Jia Cong said, "The second wife of Rongguo Mansion is Wang Ziteng's sister."

The implication is that it has nothing to do with Ningguo Mansion.

Mu Yongzuo saw that he and Jia Cong could not get along with each other anyway, so he had to give up the idea of ​​fighting and said in a low voice, "Yuanze, you and I were classmates in the past, do you still have this affection?"

Jia Cong took two steps slowly and said, "Cong always remembers that if he had not been His Highness's companion, he would not have known how to survive in the Rongguo Mansion. Although the time in the South Study was short, His Highness's affection for Cong was long!"

Mu Yongzuo said no more, but stopped and said, "Just remember it! Yuanze, I hope this classmate relationship between you and me can last forever. Okay, I'm going to Beijing too." The camp is here, I will ask you for advice some time in the future!"

"Don't take it seriously! If anything happens, just give the order, His Highness, and Cong will do his best to help!"

Beside the road, Kong An and others were waiting with their horses. Seeing that Jia Cong and the fourth prince had finished speaking and saying goodbye, they came over. Kong An said, "Sir, the second master Lian from the West Mansion went to see him off outside the city gate early in the morning. Sir, I have brought back a man, who I said is my second uncle, and I am waiting at my house to talk to you when I get back."

"Second uncle?" Jia Cong was confused by what he said. He thought that Kong An had heard something, so he couldn't help laughing and said, "Are there any relatives in the two families that I don't know?"

Kong An was also puzzled. He had been with Jia Cong for several years. There was really no one in the two houses that he didn't know. He was also confused. "Second Master Lian said this when he came in. Xu It’s the villain who misheard!”

Jia Cong didn't think too much, and he soon knew what was going on.

The second mansion of Ning Rong was a distinguished nobleman during the founding of the country. The mansion was not far from the imperial city. Jia Cong was riding a horse. Although there were people on the street, he walked slowly, but he arrived very quickly.

After entering the house, Jia Cong first took a bath under Yinglian's service, and then changed into home clothes. The loose Taoist robe looked ethereal on him, and his ebony black hair was tied with a white jade hairpin. Wearing only a net scarf, he walked slowly under the eaves and came to the outer study room.

Jia Lian brought Sun Shaozu here and had been waiting for a long time. Sun Shaozu was fine and he was very satisfied to be able to enter the gate of Ningguo Hou Mansion. He was willing to wait for a whole day, let alone an hour here.

Jia Lian, on the other hand, was impatient to wait, but Jia Cong entered the palace to meet the emperor, and he could not send anyone to rush him.

At this time, I heard the boy at the door say, "Master Marquis is back!" Jia Lian stood up quickly and saw Jia Cong strolling in the courtyard. He walked up a few steps and said without a trace of anger, "Since you are back, what's going on? If you don’t come here earlier, you’ll have to wait here!”

Jia Cong had not been reprimanded like this for many years. His face suddenly turned ugly. He glanced at Sun Shaozu who was standing next to him and said, "Since we are going to bring outsiders over, why didn't Brother Lian tell us in advance?"

Even though Jia Cong already knew who this person was, he brought a stranger to his door without even saying hello.

"Uncle..."

Sun Shaozu opened his mouth and said this. Jia Cong sat face to face with him. He happened to take a sip of tea and sprayed it out, hitting Sun Shaozu in the face. There were still water stains on his lips, while Sun Shaozu's face was his. Over tea, the two of them stared at each other.

For a long time, Sun Shaozu held back his anger and wiped away the water stains on his face with his sleeves. He waited for Jia Cong to apologize, but he heard Jia Cong ask with murderous intent in his tone, "What did you just call me?"

Jia Lian observed the words and expressions. He knew that Jia Cong was angry, but he didn't know where his anger came from. He was afraid that Jia Cong would offend people when they met, and it would be difficult for Sun's family to go to Yingchun in the future. People don’t recognize their own family anymore…”

"Who is a member of the family? Who is he? You just want to take him to my house? What else can you say about being a member of the family!"

Sun Shaozu didn't think that Jia Cong was here for him. He had always heard that the East and West mansions were not on good terms, but who knew that the hatred would reach such an extent that even he would be implicated.

"This is Sun Shaozu of the Sun Mansion in Datong. The eldest master betrothed his second sister to Shaozu before he left. He ordered me to tell you that the matter of planning the wedding in the future will fall on the master and you."

Sun Shaozu then slowly took out the handkerchief and wiped his face. He did not look at Jia Cong, but there was a look of arrogance on his face. He must have wanted to overpower Jia Cong by virtue of his status.

Jia Cong glanced at Sun Shaozu and snorted coldly, "This matter is so important. The eldest master has never told me about it. There is no basis for everything he says! It is said that every family has a girl who wants to ask for it. Could it be that Brother Sun has heard that? My second sister is both talented and beautiful. An admirer came to ask for her hand in marriage, so she resorted to such unscrupulous methods, but she actually wants to cling to my Ningguo Marquis Mansion?"

This was tantamount to a slap in the face. Jia Cong could only point at Sun Shaozu's nose and curse, "Who is your Sun family? How dare you come to the Ningguo Marquis Mansion?"

Jia Cong no longer wanted to keep Jia She alive, but before that, he still had to settle Yingchun's marriage. Otherwise, after Jia She died, Yingchun would have to observe filial piety for three more years. When you are older, where else can you choose a good man?

Jia Lian didn't expect Jia Cong to be so disrespectful. This was the son-in-law chosen by the eldest master. How could Jia Cong dare to deny it?Who will Yingchun marry in the future?
"Third brother!" Jia Lian warned and glared at him.

Sun Shaozu also turned his back at this time and said angrily, "Jia Yuanze, don't go too far. Your father has already accepted my betrothal gift of no less than 5000 taels. Can you ruin this marriage just by asking?"

This means that if Jia Cong wants to regret his marriage, he must return the 5000 taels of silver to him!
"My father is studying at Xuanzheng Temple outside the city. When did he receive your 5000 taels of silver as a betrothal gift? Does your Sun family want to make unreasonable trouble in my Ningguo Marquis Mansion?" Jia Cong said sharply.

Sun Shaozu was dumbfounded. He had never seen anyone deny his father, but it was reasonable for Jia Cong to do so. He was now the heir of Dongfu. If he was entangled with his biological father, how could the father of Duke Ningguo think so?

Jia Cong had occupied someone else's title, so his status as heir was really convenient for him.

How could Sun Shaozu dare to make unreasonable troubles in Ningguo's palace? It was too late for him to curry favor with Jia Cong, but he didn't expect that Jia Cong would be so domineering. Although the anger may not be directed at him, he was the bearer and it was too uncomfortable.

"Marquis Ning Guo, I sincerely seek to marry my sister. My Sun family from Datong was also a disciple of Ning Rong's second family. The two families have been friends for generations. I also want to make a good relationship with my family from Qin to Jin."

Jia Cong looked at Sun Shaozu and saw that he was born like a dog. Although he was a talented person, in the original work, Yingchun married into the Sun family and was abused to the point of losing his beauty in less than a year. It was so pitiful.

"I am blindly lustful, addicted to gambling and drinking, and all the wives and girls in my family will become sexually involved. After a few attempts to persuade me, they called me a 'vinegar wife'."

He also said that the master had received five thousand silver from him, and he should not have used it.Now that he came and asked for it two or three times, he pointed in my face and said, "Don't pretend to be my wife or wife. Your father gave me five thousand silver to buy you for me at a discount."How about I give him a good beating and put him to sleep in the lower room?

When your grandfather was here that day, he wanted to get rich and rich from us and rushed to get it.Logically speaking, your father and I are of the same generation, but now you are forcing my head and betraying your generation.It's not like we should be married like this, it doesn't look like we are being snobbish. '"

These are the words I told Mrs. Wang when she was about to welcome the spring and return to peace. Such a dull, honest, and cowardly girl, who had no mother to protect her since she was a child, and only knew how to give in, was not even treated as a human being by her own father, but as a human being. Goods are usually sold, but how can it not be heartbreaking to be mistreated like this at her husband's house?

At this moment, Jia Cong looked at Sun Shaozu and couldn't help but think of Jiang Xianglai. Perhaps for Yingchun, Jiang Xiang would be a good match. First of all, Jiang Xiang was born as a scholar. Although he was in the army, he had a certain elegance. Such a person would not be able to abuse his legitimate wife. Secondly, with himself watching from the side, Jiang Xiang would not dare to treat Yingchun badly. Only these two things would be enough to ensure that Yingchun stays in the Jiang family. No worries.

As for being a loving couple, how many loving couples in this world can stay together until death?

Thinking of this, Jia Cong's eyes suddenly turned cold and sharp, and he said to Sun Shaozu, "Brother Sun, with the current situation of our Ningguo Marquis Mansion, do you think you are the only one in the world who has the heart to burn this hot stove, and others have no intention of clinging to it? There are so many people who want to be my brother-in-law.

As for the eldest master, you have used 5000 taels of silver from you. If you go to the eldest master, my Jia family has no intention of selling their daughter.I am the head of the Jia family, and I have the final say in whether it is a male or female marriage. Especially for the sisters who are raised in my house, I have the final say on all marriages. "

And so on!
Jia Lian was also a little shocked. If we talk about Yingchun's wedding, he, the eldest brother, is sitting beside him. Needless to say Tanchun, the second master and second wife are still alive and well. How can it be Jia Cong's turn to talk about it? The final word?
But he is the clan leader. From the perspective of the whole clan, he does have a certain say.

But, isn't this a bit too domineering?
"In this case, I have no choice but to go find the great master!" Sun Shaozu glanced to the north threateningly.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Brother Sun, you also know that the eldest master is my biological father. You must pay your debts if you want. If you want to cause him any shortcomings, I will not comply. I hope Brother Sun will not be impulsive!"

After saying that, Jia Cong picked up the tea cup, his intention to see off the guests was very obvious.

Jia Ping hurriedly came over to chase people away, and when he got out of the gate of Ningguo Mansion, he saw how busy the cars, sedans, mules and horses were at the door. They all came to see the Marquis of Ningguo. Some people were envious when they saw Sun Shaozu coming out.

Sun Shaozu suddenly felt annoyed. He should have compromised just now, but his Sun family was not a small family. Jia Cong spit on his face. How could he bear it?
When they were outside the city, Sun Shaozu should exchange a marriage certificate with Jia She. Now it would be too late to chase Jia She. Thinking of this, Sun Shaozu hurriedly got on his horse, hit the horse and ran out of the city.

Sun Shaozu saw that Jia Cong was obviously a very precious sister to his family. If he agreed to marry Yingchun, he would not marry her in the future. If Jia Cong had to terminate the engagement first, he would have to give her something in exchange.In the study, Jia Ping came in and said to Jia Cong, "Master Hou, Mr. Sun just went out and hurried out of the city. I wonder if he went after the eldest master?"

Jia Cong said, "Have someone stop Sun Shaozu first, and then send someone to tell the elder that I have made a decision about the second girl's marriage. I hope the elder will not interfere. If so, I can keep him alive until he goes north."

If not, Jia Cong's meaning will be obvious, and the eldest master may not be able to reach the north.

Jia Lian's eyes widened. Is Jia Cong unwilling to protect his face now?

Jia Ping responded, and Jia Lian asked Jia Cong, "Have you already chosen the person for your second sister's marriage?"

"Yeah!" Jia Cong said.

"What kind of person is he?"

"The one who followed me in the southeast originally has a great reputation. In the future, when the second sister goes to his house, although she will not be rich and powerful, she will always be safe and sound in her life. The second sister has a peaceful temperament and never likes to fight with others, so she can only If you marry someone who has no aunts or sisters-in-law, no one will dare to bully you as long as I protect you."

Jia Cong wanted to inherit the title of Rongguofu from Emperor Taiqi. Now that he saw Jia Lian, he felt a little guilty in his heart. It was also related to the Spring Festival. Since Jia Lian was willing to care, Jia Cong was willing to talk to him more. sentence.

"Sun Shaozu has a very bad reputation. He is a womanizer, a gambler and a drunkard. I heard that anyone in his family who is a little more upright will be raped by him, even his wife. He was waiting for a promotion in Beijing and wanted to leave. Who knew that something like this happened to the eldest master? He must have spent other people's money. He was afraid that Sun Shaozu would come and cause trouble, so he promised his second sister to him as his wife.

This kind of person, and the second sister has such a temperament, if she marries into the Sun family, she will definitely not live for more than a year. "

Although Jia Lian rarely cared about Yingchun, he still had a trace of kindness in his heart. After hearing this, he couldn't bear it and said, "I don't know these things."

Jia Cong said dissatisfiedly, "From now on, when the eldest master is gone, Brother Lian will be the person in charge of the eldest house. It will be up to Brother Lian to manage the family. Could it be that Brother Lian can still do things as before? Don’t you ask anything about it and just act according to the big master’s words?”

Jia Lian had never thought about this matter. After all, Jia She had just left. At this time, after hearing Jia Cong's reminder, he couldn't help but come back to his thoughts and asked, "Third brother, you have always been smart, can you help me get a Idea, what should I do in the future? "

When Jia Cong heard this, Jia Lian was inquiring about the title from the side. He took a sip of tea and said, "I still say the same thing. If the second brother Ruolian wants to make a contribution in the army, he will try his best to help. If nothing else, I’m afraid my ability is limited.”

But what can Jia Lian do now, besides trying his best to obtain a title and living in vain for the rest of his life?
Jia Lian is a good person in charge of public affairs. Jia Cong also has some business to take care of now. To put it bluntly, he has a lot of people like this. Even if he doesn't have them, he doesn't dare to let Jia Lian intervene. This person is in the frying pan. The money still needs to be found and spent. How can Jia Cong dare to use him?

He really didn't want to have too much contact with the Xifu side, lest the group of elders poop and urinate on his head, and he had to take care of them carefully.

If they were really his elders, he would be willing to respect them, but how could those people look like elders?
Jia Lian felt unhappy, and now he didn't dare to offend Jia Cong, so he had to endure it and go.

Jia Cong ordered people to call Jiang Xiang.

Jiang Xiang came for a meal yesterday and came again today. Guessing that her marriage was settled, Jiang Xiang ran over quickly. He didn't even have time to wipe the sweat from his forehead. He knelt down in front of Jia Cong when he entered the door.

Jia Cong was stunned for a moment, "You know why I'm looking for you, and you're like this?"

It was Jiang Xiang's turn to be stunned for a moment, knowing that he would be wrong, so he stood up and scratched his head in embarrassment. Seeing his straightforward appearance, Jia Cong couldn't help but smile and shake his head, tapping his chin on the chair next to him, " sit!"

"From today on, except for the ammunition sent to Liaodong, all the rest will be saved and will not be sold outside. Even if the Ministry of War wants to allocate it, all previous credit accounts must be settled first. In addition, the people you need must be , transfer two to Laizhou Prefecture, Shandong Province, choose an address, and find ways to prepare for the establishment of the factory."

"Build a factory? What kind of factory to build?" Jiang Xiang was so startled that he almost stood up and only half-laid his buttocks down on the chair.

In one day, things changed like this!
Jia Cong said, "I am building a factory to produce guns and ammunition, and the Shenji Battalion is a branch camp over there. The emperor has already intended for me to go to Liaodong, but the matter has not been settled yet, and the decree has not been issued yet."

They were all close friends, so Jia Cong was not worried that Jiang Xiang would tell the truth.

Jiang Xiang immediately understood that if the Marquis went to Liaodong, the matter of guns and ammunition would be of concern to him, and it was also related to their interests. He stood up hurriedly and said, "Yes, I understand! I will go and take care of it now." !”

Jia Cong then stood up and patted Jiang Xiang on the shoulder, "Don't be busy. Let's go. I'm repairing the garden behind you. Come with me to see how the repairs are going. Is there anything that can be improved?"

Jiang Xiang suddenly felt embarrassed, "How do you know these rude warriors?"

"It doesn't matter, I don't understand either, let's just take a look!"

Jiang Xiang was not an idiot, so he knew this must have a profound meaning. He immediately looked down at himself to see if his clothes were in good order, then touched the hat on his head, and was so nervous that he walked towards the back garden with his hands and feet together.

Daiyu had already received a message from Jia Cong, saying that he was bringing someone to see her and You. He was preparing to choose a husband for the Spring Festival. Due to the urgency of the matter, he had not yet had time to tell her the details. , I will meet the person later and he will explain again.

This was also the day. Jia She's move made Jia Cong unprepared, and he was afraid that it would delay the Spring Festival in the future, so he hurriedly called Jiang Xiang into the house.

Jia Cong is not one of those parents who marry blindly and silently in this era. He wants Jiang Xiang and Yingchun to meet each other first, at least to have a first impression of each other before they can continue the conversation.

Jia Cong led Jiang Xiang to the back garden, while Daiyu was racking her brains. How to trick Yingchun into the back garden and meet Jiang Xiang by chance?
Youshi was also on the side making suggestions. The two of them had never done anything like this before. For a moment, they lost their mind. Daiyu said, "If it doesn't work, I have no choice but to ask my second sister to go pick some flowers in the garden. Let Brother Cong lead that person over there, and we'll have a chance encounter."

Youshi laughed and said, "This is too coincidental!"

Thinking of Yingchun's temper, Youshi added, "Come to think of it, the second sister's temperament may not be so far-reaching if she doesn't take everything personally."

Daiyu was a little worried when she heard this, "Second sister is kind-hearted. I don't know what kind of person Brother Cong has chosen for her? However, second sister is indeed not young. If this marriage can be settled, it will be possible to discuss the marriage for the third sister in the future."

Youshi reminded, "Over there, I still don't know where my eldest sister's marriage is. Now that you've mentioned it, I'm reminded that there are quite a few people in our houses who need to discuss marriages, as well as Aunt Xue's family. Miss Bao is also past the age of haircut."

Daiyu thought of Baochai and couldn't help but smile meaningfully, "Sister Bao is easy to talk about marriage. I guess my aunt has to choose carefully. Fortunately, she can be a good or a bad girl. She can't compare with the girls in our house. According to the wishes of the Marquis, that is You have to run away and choose the right one before you are willing to marry."

Hearing the words "you can go up or down", Youshi knew that Daiyu had also seen some clues, and she also smiled and said, "The marriage of the girl's family is also about face. Brother Cong should be more cautious. You can't compare to those merchants who only care about personal gain, so how can they be so particular about it?"

After some discussion, the two decided to talk to Yingchun's maid Si Qi and ask her to lead Yingchun to the garden.

Daiyu asked Zijuan to call Si Qi to come over and give instructions. Sheyue was about to speak but hesitated. Youshi saw her and asked, "If you have anything to say, just say it. What's the matter with being so hesitant?"

She Yue then knelt down and said, "Replying to the two grandmothers, I really can't say these words in my heart. However, I am afraid that if I don't say it out, it will be spread out in the future, causing uproar and ruining the reputation of the house."

Daiyu frowned. She knew very well that She Yue's temperament was not the kind to stir up trouble. She hurriedly said, "Tell me! What is it about?"

She Yue wanted to swallow her tongue, but she had to say, "Yes, it's about Si Qi!"

　Is there a monthly pass?Is there a monthly pass?

　　I feel that I have been very diligent during this period, so I shamelessly ask for a monthly pass!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)