Red Mansion Beijingwang

Rongguo Gongfu, Rongqing Hall.

Although the incident of the broken spiritual jade had passed, Grandmother Jia was still feeling depressed. When she had nothing to do, she invited people to play dominoes. Naturally, Lady Wang and Sister Feng accompanied them, and since Aunt Xue was missing in the Duke's Mansion, she asked the pretty widow Li Wan to join in.

On the table, everyone secretly gave way to Lady Jia, which allowed her to make a fortune. After a short while, a small mountain of silver was piled up in front of her.

At this time, Jia's mother felt relieved. She looked up at Mrs. Wang and suddenly asked, "Zheng'er's wife, is Baoyu still making a fuss?"

Although Baoyu didn't care about the broken spiritual jade, Daiyu, Yingchun and other sisters left the Duke's Mansion on the same day, which made Baoyu very sad. He came to find Lady Jia and acted coquettishly.

But this time, Grandmother Jia did not spoil Baoyu.

Feng Jieer and Li Wan were not concerned with the matter and seemed not to have heard it. They were concentrating on rubbing the dominoes in their hands.

Mrs. Wang's heart sank slightly, but she remained calm and replied, "Madam, Baoyu is no longer making trouble and is now going to school."

The word "noisy" expressed a different meaning than before, which made Mrs. Wang vaguely aware of the change in Lady Jia's attitude towards Baoyu.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang felt a little bitter, but she could do nothing about it. After all, it was Baoyu who was so stupid as to smash the spiritual jade.

Grandmother Jia nodded slightly but didn't say anything more.

In fact, Grandmother Jia has quite complicated feelings towards Baoyu now. He was a unicorn child who was "born with a jade in his mouth", but in the blink of an eye he has fallen into the mortal world. The gap caused by the breakdown of faith that had lasted for more than ten years can be imagined.

But after all, he is a grandson who grew up by her side, and she loves him deeply. It is impossible for her to neglect Baoyu because of this. In her heart, she still loves Baoyu and hopes that he can have a bright future.

Madam Wang's eyes narrowed slightly, and she changed the subject, saying, "My daughter-in-law plans to visit the eldest girl at the palace tomorrow. Does the old lady have anything to say to the eldest girl?"

Speaking of the eldest maid, a smile appeared on Grandmother Jia's old face, and she said, "The eldest maid has always been tolerant and sensible. What can an old woman tell her? Just let her rest assured and take care of the baby."

What could Grandmother Jia have to worry about regarding Yuanchun, the granddaughter she had personally raised? The only thing that concerned her was the issue of offspring. If this baby was a boy, it would be a perfect marriage.

Mrs. Wang nodded slightly, responded, and said no more.

Even without the "Magic Jade", as long as the eldest girl is there, her second house will remain the same, or even better than before. There is nothing to worry about.

Seeing that Jia's mother's expression had improved, Feng Jieer suddenly smiled and said, "By the way, old ancestor, there is something I would like to ask you to decide."

Grandmother Jia glanced at Sister Feng, her cloudy eyes flickered slightly, and she said, "What trouble are you going to make again, little Feng?"

As for Feng Jieer, ever since the incident of loan sharking came to light, she has become much more honest and there is nothing much to worry about. The only thing that makes Feng Jieer so serious must be the relationship between husband and wife.

After all, they lived in the same mansion, and the fact that Jia Lian and Feng Jie were indifferent to each other could not be concealed. However, Grandmother Jia knew very well that she should not interfere in the affairs between husband and wife, so she pretended to be deaf and dumb.

Sister Feng narrowed her narrow eyes slightly, her charming face full of smiles, and said: "Oh, old ancestor, you are wronging me. This is a good thing, a great thing for our Duke's Mansion to have a new baby."

"Oh"

Grandmother Jia's eyes fell on Sister Feng's flat belly under the table and she asked in surprise, "Feng girl, are you pregnant?"

Among the women in the Rongguo Mansion, Lady Wang from the second house is already old, so it is definitely impossible that it is her. If the generous Lady Xing was pregnant, Sister Feng would not take it so seriously. And Li Wan is a widow.

If there were to be a new baby in the Duke's Mansion, it would only be Sister Feng.

When Feng Jieer heard this, a gloomy look welled up in her heart, which disappeared in an instant. She immediately said angrily, "Grandfather, what are you talking about? It was the Second Master who raised a child outside. She is already one month old."

Jia Mu: "."

Madam Wang: “.”

Li Wan: “.”

Seeing that several people were looking at her with surprised eyes, Sister Feng blinked and said playfully, "What's wrong? There's a new baby in our Duke's Mansion. Isn't this a good thing?"

Grandmother Jia's eyes fixed, and she replied, "Feng girl is right, this is a good thing."

When Mrs. Wang saw that Lady Jia responded, she didn't need to say much. However, Li Wan, with her bright eyes under her willow-leaf eyebrows, couldn't help but glance at Sister Feng, and a strange feeling surged in her heart.

Everyone in the Duke's Mansion knew that Feng Jie was jealous. Whenever Lian Ge'er got close to a maid, she would cause trouble. Now that Lian Ge'er had a child outside and she was even pregnant, Feng Jie'er not only did not make a fuss, but also acted as if everyone was celebrating.
Is this still the Feng Jieer she knew? Did she get a brain injury from hitting her head last time?
Feng Jie ignored the surprised looks of the others, stared at Grandmother Jia, and continued, "Grandfather, this is what I think. The baby is our Jia family's bloodline, and it's not good for her to be left out in the open. We should just bring her home, give her a name, and let her rest assured to take care of the baby in the home. What do you think?"

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After a brief silence, Grandmother Jia smiled, breaking the silence, and said, "Look, Miss Feng has finally gained experience and has become more generous."

Mrs. Wang responded and said, "The old lady taught you well."

Hearing this, Sister Feng showed a trace of embarrassment on her bright jade cheeks, and said angrily: "Grandfather, please don't tease me. I am just... I was narrow-minded and intolerant in the past, which is why I am so cold now.

Remember what our ancestors taught us, that those things outside are just toys, just let men play with them, and their beauty and love will fade in just a few years.

Even if she is pregnant, she will be raised by my side after the birth, so there is no need to worry about it."

When Grandmother Jia heard this, she was satisfied. She looked at Sister Feng with more appreciation and said, "That's right, it's amazing that you still remembered it. If you had let it go earlier, you wouldn't have made such a fuss."

As for what happened next, Grandmother Jia didn't know how to say much. She couldn't say that if it weren't for Sister Feng's usual jealousy, the couple wouldn't have become so estranged.

After a pause, Jia's mother said, "Since you have come to your senses, it's up to you. Bring her to me someday to have a look."

Even though Grandmother Jia didn't like the eldest son of the family, Jia Lian was her grandson. It wasn't a big deal that Aunt Feng had no children. Now that she had a son, how could she not take a look at him?

"Hey, ancestor, I'll do it right away."

Feng Jieer responded hurriedly, and a fierce look flashed in her narrow and long phoenix eyes under her two curved eyebrows.

After the story was told, they continued playing dominoes until Lady Jia became a little tired and then they dispersed.

Sister Feng returned to her own room, sat down on a brocade cushion, and stretched her tired body. Her graceful figure was as graceful as a slender lotus with distinct branches and joints.

Taking a sip of the tea from the table, Sister Feng ordered, "Ping'er, go and ask the Second Master to come over."

Ping'er's eyebrows trembled slightly, and she said softly, "Grandma, the Second Master... He is not at home."

Hearing this, Sister Feng raised her eyebrows slightly, a layer of frost appeared on her charming face, and she snorted coldly: "This bastard is really concerned about me, and can't leave me for a moment. Why didn't he care about me like this when I was pregnant with you before?"

Jia Lian was not at home at the moment, so it was easy to guess where he could go. Ping'er's hesitation to speak made Feng Jieer even more certain.

Jia Lian must have gone to that bitch's place.

In fact, Feng Jieer had been pregnant before, but she didn't keep the baby. At that time, Jia Lian didn't seem to care about her. He even took advantage of her physical discomfort to steal someone else's wife.

Such obvious favoritism made Feng Jieer angry, and at the same time, a trace of resentment welled up in the depths of her heart. It also made Feng Jieer understand that the thing in that slut's belly must not be kept.

Ping'er saw this and a hint of unnaturalness appeared on her pretty face. She changed the subject and said, "Grandma, why did you let that bastard from outside into the house?"

Previously, Ping'er was serving at Lady Jia's place, and of course she heard that Sister Feng wanted to invite someone into the house.

Ping'er knew her own grandmother very well. If she didn't eat that person alive, she would be considered kind-hearted. How could she be so kind as to take her into the house?

I think Fengjie has some plans in mind. Fengjie looked up at Ping'er, but she didn't think of hiding anything. She said sinisterly, "What do you know? Jia Lian, this filthy guy, hid people outside. We can't do anything about it. But if he enters the mansion, humph, he will be at our mercy."

Ping'er suddenly understood what was going on when she heard this.

Just as Sister Feng said, they really couldn't do anything when the person was outside, but in the Duke's Mansion, grandma had been in charge for so long, it wasn't easy for her to do some small things.

As for why Feng Jieer didn't ask someone directly, it was because she knew that the Second Master would most likely not agree to this matter, so she asked the old lady to come forward and leave the Second Master with no room for rebuttal.

Pursing her pink lips, Ping'er clenched the handkerchief in her hand and reminded carefully: "Grandma, I'm afraid it will hurt the relationship between you and the Second Master."

Bringing someone into the mansion to cause trouble would most likely wear out the last bit of affection between Grandma and the Second Master. Ping'er didn't want Fengjie to do anything stupid.

Feng Jieer disagreed when she heard this. A layer of frost appeared on her bright and beautiful face like a peony. She said sternly, "If that bastard had any feelings, I wouldn't have done this.

Humph, if he doesn't remember our past, don't blame me for being ruthless."

For Feng Jieer, Jia Lian's indifference broke her heart. She had to watch Jia Lian live a smooth life while she herself was in a mess, making a fool of herself.

She couldn't swallow this.

When Ping'er saw the murderous look on Fengjie'er's face, her heart tightened involuntarily, and a look of deep worry appeared on her pretty face.

No, I can't just stand there and watch. If I leave my grandma alone, I'm afraid she will really cause trouble.

But having said that, Ping'er understood Fengjie's character. Once she made a decision, it was not something that a maid like her could interfere with.

Right now, perhaps I can only seek help from others, but who can I ask?

He definitely couldn't go to the old lady or the lady's place. Once he told them about this, the people that the second master kept outside would be fine, but his own grandmother would not be able to suffer the consequences.

As for Second Master, that's even more impossible. With Second Master's temper, he would probably quarrel with Grandma, which would only make things more embarrassing.

Oh, because of this incident, grandma is going to break up with the second master!

Beijing Prince's Mansion, Fengyiting.

As night fell, the candles on the elevated platform lit up brightly, the orange-yellow light filled the room, and dark shadows floated.

Yuanchun was sitting on a soft couch in a loose skirt, accompanied by You Erjie and You Sanjie. The three of them were chatting in low voices.

You Erjie stared at Yuanchun's slightly bulging belly. Her bright eyes sparkled with a hint of envy under her graceful eyebrows.

She was looking forward to bearing children for the prince, but she had been in the palace for nearly a year, but apart from the prince's verbal promise, she had nothing else, which made the beauty feel resentful.

In fact, she was not greedy, she just wanted to get a little favor from the prince occasionally.

Yuanchun raised her eyes and saw You Erjie's gaze. She gently stroked her belly with her bare hands, and smiled sweetly on her plump face. She said, "Second sister, I mentioned to the prince the other day that I am not feeling well now and cannot serve the prince. In the future, you sisters will have to serve the prince on my behalf."

In the past year, Yuanchun has thoroughly understood the characters of these two sisters. The second sister is trapped in her feelings and cannot extricate herself, while the third sister is more easy-going. Neither of them has any bad intentions, so there is no need to worry.

They were originally raised to serve Shui Rong, so there was nothing to be shy about.

When You Erjie heard this, her heart beat faster, her face turned slightly hot, and she lowered her head in shame, not knowing what to say.

On the other hand, Third Sister You raised her willow-leaf brows slightly, raised her charming jade cheeks, and said in a clear voice: "The princess has good intentions, but we sisters cannot afford it. If we are not favored by the prince, we are afraid that we will let the princess down."

Yuanchun was accustomed to Yu Sanjie's aggressiveness and even found it quite amusing.

In fact, it is normal for Third Sister You to have such a temper. Last time in the Hibiscus Pond, Third Sister You was very humble and submissive, but she didn't expect that in the end she got nothing. How could Third Sister You, who has always been bold, not feel resentful?

Pursing her pink lips, Yuanchun squinted her eyes slightly and looked at You Erjie who lowered her eyes, and asked with a smile: "Second sister, do you think so too?"

When You Erjie heard this, her heart was shaken. She bit her pink lips lightly with her pearly teeth and stammered, "I will listen to the princess."

After hearing this, Third Sister You immediately became annoyed. She stretched out her hand and pinched Second Sister You's arm, cursing, "You little slut, you are such a loser."

What does it mean to listen to the princess? Isn't it to serve the prince? They are sisters from the same mother, so why are you selling out your sister?

Second Sister You let Third Sister scold her, her beautiful eyes flickering under her willow-shaped eyebrows, and she said softly: "Third Sister, didn't you swear the other day that you would not let me find the opportunity, otherwise I would definitely let the prince see how powerful you are."

"Bah, what are you talking about."

Third Sister You's charming face turned red as blood, and her heart was filled with shame.

In fact, she did say this, and she was just angry at the time. But she didn't expect that in order to serve the prince, her second sister, who had always been gentle and docile, would actually speak out the sisters' private matters. Is this still her second sister?

You Erjie lowered her head but said nothing. It was You Sanjie who insisted on being stubborn. She finally got such an opportunity, but she didn't want it. She wanted it again!

Yuanchun couldn't help laughing when she saw this scene. She lowered her eyes to look at the somewhat exasperated Third Sister You and said, "Okay, stop making trouble. If you don't want to serve the prince, then I will arrange for Second Sister to be alone."

Third Sister You was startled, her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated. She played with her hair that fell on her front. After a while, she said softly, "I will listen to the princess too."

They had been honest with each other and she had even tasted the sweetness of it. If she just let it go, she would be at a loss.

When You Erjie saw that You Sanjie had softened, her heart couldn't help but relax. In fact, she hoped that You Sanjie would be with her. Otherwise, she would be scared to be alone.

It’s not that she was afraid of the prince, but she was afraid that she would not be able to serve him well. What would she do if he disliked her in the future?

At this moment, Baoqin came in, glanced at the You sisters, and said, "Princess, the prince is here."

Hearing this, Yuanchun's beautiful eyes lit up. She raised her delicate head and looked outside the room. She saw the young man had already entered the room. His tall and handsome figure was still as usual. He said softly, "Your Highness."

Shui Rong nodded, walked closer, sat down on a brocade cushion, stared at Yuanchun's plump face, and said gently: "Come and see if you are feeling unwell."

Yuanchun narrowed her starry eyes slightly, and gently stroked her bulging belly with her bare hands. She smiled sweetly and said, "I'm fine. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

Shui Rong smiled when he heard this, then raised his eyes to look at the Second Sister and Third Sister You standing on the side, and said gently: "Second Sister, Third Sister, you are here too!"

You Erjie raised her eyes to glance at the young man, then lowered them shyly, while You Sanjie raised her charming face, looked directly at the young man, and said with her red lips slightly opened: "Your Majesty, we are here to talk to the princess."

Shui Rong nodded and said, "Well, Yuanchun is indeed a little bored staying in the house, it would be good for you to come and keep her company."

As he spoke, Shui Rong looked up at Yuanchun and warned her, "You have just gotten pregnant and your body is unstable, so it is not suitable for you to move around. After a while, when your body is stable, you should move around a bit."

Yuanchun's eyes sparkled, her heart felt sweet, she nodded and said, "I will listen to my husband."

On the side, Third Sister You saw the prince and princess chatting, and her eyes blinked under her willow-leaf eyebrows and said, "Prince, princess, my sister and I will go back first."

As she spoke, Third Sister You tugged at Second Sister and pulled her to go back.

Although You Erjie felt a little reluctant, she also knew that this was not the time for them to stay so as not to disturb the prince and princess.

After the two of them walked out, Yuanchun stared at Shui Rong, her bright eyes flickering slightly, and asked softly: "Husband, when will you give these sisters an explanation?" (End of this chapter)