Red Mansion Beijingwang

Rongguo Gongfu, Rongqing Hall.

Grandmother Jia, Lady Wang, Wang Xifeng, and Li Wan, who replaced Aunt Xue, gathered at the table, playing dominoes together. There was laughter and joy, and the scene was very lively.

When the mood was high, Jia's mother saw that Sister Feng's eyebrows were depressed and she was no longer as lively as before. Her cloudy eyes flashed and she said, "Feng girl, you have been the head of the family for quite a long time. I thought you were experienced. Why are you still so petty? The children born are raised in your name anyway. You should learn from Madam about this."

Time passed quickly, and the baby Liu concubine gave birth to a boy. However, since he was a concubine's son, he was just a pleasure for the people in the mansion, and no one thought of making a grand ceremony.

Seeing that Sister Feng was feeling depressed, Grandmother Jia arranged this event to comfort her.

After all, even if he is a bastard's son, he is still the only inheritance of the eldest branch of the family, her great-grandson. If Feng Lazi gets carried away, it will be too late to regret.

Mrs. Wang realized that the topic had turned to her, and said with a smile, "After all, she still calls him mother, so just raise him as your own child."

Think about the two children that Aunt Zhao gave birth to. She was just like that.

Of course, this is only said in front of Lady Jia. In fact, if you give people the treatment they deserve and don't treat them harshly, no one will say anything to you, and they may even think you are virtuous.

Listening to what Mrs. Wang said, Feng Jieer felt secretly dissatisfied. It sounds easy when she doesn't have to worry about it, and she can raise the child as her own. But the treatment of Jia Baoyu and Jia Huan is so different, how can this be called the same?
Humph, besides, my wife has her own children, while she is single, so how can we compare them?

Pursing her pink lips, Sister Feng replied, "Old Ancestor, Second Madam, don't worry, the child is the flesh and blood of the Jia family, and I will not be confused."

The child has been born, what can she do?

It is true that the matter of the child made Feng Jieer, who had no children, feel very uncomfortable, but she was not only upset about that, but also about the bastard who humiliated her.

That bastard treated her as a plaything and discarded her after playing with her. There is no news at all. It's really annoying. I want to bite him to death.

Grandmother Jia looked at Sister Feng intently and said, "It's good that you know what's going on. I'll tell Lian'er tomorrow and I'll put the child in your name and raise him. Take good care of him and don't let others laugh at you."

In fact, Grandmother Jia did not believe what Feng Jieer said, but since Feng Jieer had expressed her opinion, she naturally let things take their course and left the child to be raised by Feng Jieer. This was a decision Grandmother Jia had made before the child was born.

Firstly, it was to make up for Feng Jieer and give her a side, and secondly, keeping her by his side, under his nose, was the most reassuring thing.

Sister Feng curled her lips and said, "Don't do that. If the old ancestor puts the child with me, the second master will definitely make trouble with me. It's better to have less trouble than more. Why bother getting involved in this muddy water?"

Feng Jieer knew Jia Lian very well. If she really took the child away, given Jia Lian's personality, he would definitely think that it was her who instigated it. It would be ugly if he made a fuss, and she would be embarrassed both inside and outside.

"If he dares to make trouble, I will break his legs." Grandmother Jia's face darkened and she shouted.

The reason why Concubine Liu was allowed to marry into the family was simply because she was pregnant with Jia's blood. But now that the child is born, she should behave herself. The gate of the Duke's Mansion is not a place where just any nobody can cause trouble.

Sister Feng looked up at Grandmother Jia and felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew that Grandmother Jia's move was actually to help her consolidate her position, and her filial piety was not in vain.

Pursing her pink lips, Sister Feng'er's jade-like face was calm, her narrow and long phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and she said flatteringly: "Grandfather, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I don't need to be the bad guy. Besides, I have no experience, and I am afraid it is not appropriate to take care of them. It is better to let them reunite, and I can have some free time."

"Oh" Jia's mother was surprised when she heard this, and her eyes became increasingly puzzled as she looked at Feng Jieer.

To be honest, she did make such arrangements with the intention of helping Sister Feng, but it was also for the purpose of appeasing her and avoiding any trouble.

According to Feng Jieer's previous temper, it would be a blessing if she didn't make a fuss. I never expected that she would be so reasonable and understanding. She is not even like Feng Lazi at all.

After a moment of silence, Grandmother Jia said with relief: "Feng girl, you have been through a lot."

It is true that people grow faster when they encounter ups and downs. Feng Jieer is now so demeanor that she seems like the real mistress of the family. If she had realized this earlier, the couple would not have ended up like this.

Sister Feng's eyes flickered, and she said with a smile, "That's what our ancestors taught us."

Hearing this, Jia's mother chuckled and put her worries to rest. She squeezed the dominoes in her hand and said leisurely, "Well, since Feng girl has understood, I won't be a bad person anymore."

Since all parties involved have expressed their opinions, there is no need for Lady Jia to do anything unnecessary.

After talking about the matter openly, everyone concentrated on playing dominoes. The three of them secretly gave in to Lady Jia, and soon Lady Jia was smiling and the whole party was having a great time.

After playing for a while, Grandmother Jia felt a little tired, so she stopped playing and sent everyone out. Sister Feng and Li Wan left, but Mrs. Wang stayed.

Grandmother Jia took a sip of tea and asked, "What's the matter, Madam?"

Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "Madam, Lian'er already has a child. I think it's better not to delay Baoyu's matter any longer. Please give me some advice, Madam."

Speaking of this, Mrs. Wang was also helpless. Since the spiritual jade was broken, although Grandmother Jia did not reduce her love for Baoyu, she knew that a qualitative change had occurred.

How should I put it? It's just the love that an ordinary grandmother has for her grandson, but it doesn't have that kind of family hope.

At present, the eldest house has many descendants. Even if he is a concubine's son, he is still a legitimate bloodline. On the other hand, Baoyu's matter has been delayed again and again, which makes Mrs. Wang quite worried and anxious.

Grandmother Jia glanced at Mrs. Wang, frowned, and said softly, "You are right. It is time to think carefully about Baoyu's matter."

Grandmother Jia knew Baoyu's character very well. Now that he was getting older, perhaps after getting married, he would be able to take on more responsibilities, which would be a good thing.

After that, Jia's mother asked, "After getting married, I believe they won't quarrel anymore."

After all, Daiyu is Lady Jia's granddaughter, so it is impossible for her to stay in the palace for long. She returned to the Duke's Mansion a month ago to accompany Lady Jia. However, the relationship between Daiyu and Baoyu became a little unfamiliar, which made Lady Jia quite worried.

To be honest, Grandmother Jia was still thinking about strengthening the marriage between the two families and letting the two of them get together. Daiyu grew up in the Duke's Mansion and would not have to suffer any hardship. It was the best of both worlds.

Mrs. Wang was originally very happy, but after hearing what Lady Jia said next, her heart sank.

The so-called two people refer to Baoyu and Daiyu. Although Daiyu's health is gradually getting better, she looks down on Daiyu's petty appearance, especially since the broken spiritual jade is related to Daiyu, which makes Mrs. Wang dislike her even more.

Now she sees her son trying to show his courtesy to the girl all day long, but she is ignored by the girl. She gets angry just by looking at her. If she really marries her, her son will be completely suppressed.

Her eyes moved slightly, and Madam Wang said, "Madam, Pin'er is smart and lovely, of course she is very good, but I'm afraid the prince will not agree to this."

Grandmother Jia frowned and said, "What does it have to do with the prince?"

Although the prince is Daiyu's sworn brother, he is not a real elder after all. Ultimately, it is up to her grandmother to decide. Based on her understanding of the prince, she would not do anything to interfere.

Madam Wang leaned forward and whispered, "The old lady also knows that the prince treats Pin'er very well. From what the eldest maid said, it seems that the prince likes Pin'er and wants to take her into the palace."

Hearing this, Grandmother Jia's eyes widened slightly, and she asked in surprise: "The eldest girl knows about this?"

Everyone can see that the prince likes Pin'er, but no one would have thought that he actually has some ulterior motives in his heart. He also didn't expect that from what Lady Wang said, Yuanchun also knew about this.

Mrs. Wang nodded slightly. She had discussed this with Yuanchun privately and knew that Yuanchun had noticed some signs. Besides, Yuanchun also did not think highly of Daiyu as the mistress of the family, so she let things take their course.

Now that Grandmother Jia wants to marry Daiyu, Lady Wang can only point this out to dissuade her. At this moment, Grandmother Jia was stunned, and an unnatural look appeared on her old face. She stared at Lady Wang, and after a few moments of silence, she shouted, "What about the prince? Can he still rob her by force?"

Indeed, Lady Jia values ​​the prince very much, so she probably would not refuse the prince's request. But this matter is different. They are sworn brothers and sisters, what kind of talk is this? Is her daughter Pin'er going to be someone's mistress?
Your Majesty is really humiliating.

Mrs. Wang knew that Grandmother Jia loved Daiyu, so it was not surprising that she had such a reaction. She tried to comfort her, "Old Madam, don't you know what kind of person the prince is? How could he do something that is difficult for someone to do? Besides, Pin'er might be happy with it."

Jia Mu: "."

She knew that Mrs. Wang had never liked Daiyu, but she would not be so unreasonable. What did she mean by "willing"? Could there be something fishy going on between Daiyu and the prince?
If you think about it carefully, Pin'er has been a miserable person since childhood. When she meets the prince, who is so considerate and caring, how could the girl not fall in love with him?

Doesn't it mean that my dear daughter was coaxed away by the prince's sweet words?

Thinking of this, Grandmother Jia felt very upset. She had thought that the prince was just pitying the poor and weak and felt sorry for Pin'er, but she had never expected that he was harboring evil intentions.

Tsk tsk tsk, no wonder the prince treats Pin'er so well. Everything made sense in an instant.

After a long silence, Jia's mother sighed, rubbed her forehead, and said helplessly: "I will consider this matter, you go down first."

If the prince was forcing her, then Lady Jia could still argue with him, but if they were in love with each other, then Lady Jia would be speechless. If that was the case, given the prince's character and his love for Pin'er, he would not suffer. If that was the case, then Lady Jia could not refute it.

However, if Pin'er is unwilling, then Grandmother Jia cannot turn a blind eye. Everything needs to be confirmed by Grandmother Jia before making a decision.

Seeing this, Madam Wang knew that she should not be impatient, so she responded and then retreated leisurely.
On the other side, after Feng Jieer and Li Wan left Ning'an Hall, the two plump women walked side by side along the corridor, chatting in low voices.

Feng Jieer gazed at the beautiful lady's bright face, her beautiful face was radiant, and she joked, "Sister Zhu's complexion is getting better and better, but what maintenance method is there?"

Although Li Wan had a pretty appearance in the past, her beautiful eyes and eyebrows were always filled with depression, which made her look dull and faintly gray.

But now, Li Wan's face is bright and her complexion is full, just like a flower bud about to bloom, which is amazing.

Li Wan's heart paused when she heard that. An unnatural look appeared on her beautiful face. Her bright eyes flickered under her curved eyebrows. She said softly, "No, there's nothing I can do. I guess I've been getting enough sleep recently, so my complexion has improved."

Ever since being nourished by that young man, all the depression in her heart disappeared, and her complexion became more and more beautiful, which was really shocking.

But how could she say this out loud? Does it mean that she is so ashamed to say that she has a man?

Feng Jieer had just made a casual joke, but noticing that something was wrong with Li Wan's expression, she sized up the beauty in front of her with her narrow phoenix eyes, feeling a little suspicious.

What's wrong with Sister Zhu? It's not something shameful, so why is she like this?

Li Wan noticed Sister Feng's scrutiny, and her heart tightened. She looked up at the fork in the road and said hurriedly, "Feng girl, I'm going back first."

As the saying goes, a guilty conscience makes a thief feel guilty. Li Wan could not resist the suspicious looks of others. Once she met such looks, she felt frightened and had no ability to resist at all.

Since you can't resist, the best way is to avoid it.

Seeing Li Wan's slightly staggering steps, Feng Jieer became even more suspicious. She thought to herself, "Could Sister Zhu really have done something shameful? She wouldn't have cheated on me, right?"

Thinking of cheating, Feng Jieer was startled, an unnatural look appeared on her bright and beautiful face, and she secretly cursed herself for suddenly suspecting someone of cheating, it was really foolish of her.

"Grandma, Grandma Zhu has left. Let's go back too."

At this time, Ping'er, who was following closely behind, saw Fengjie staring at Li Wan's departing back for a long time, and hesitated for a while before reminding her.

Feng Jieer came back to her senses, a faint blush appeared on her jade-like face, she secretly spat at him, "bastard", and after taking a deep breath, she took Ping'er back to the dark little courtyard.

Sitting on the brocade cushion in front of the table, Sister Feng took the teacup and took a sip of tea. Seeing Ping'er hesitate to speak, she asked casually, "Ping'er, what do you want?"

Ping'er heard this, her pretty face showed some hesitation, and she asked softly: "The old lady wants the child to stay with you, why don't you want to?"

It was reasonable for a concubine's son to stay with his stepmother. As long as the child was with Sister Feng, there would be an extra layer of protection. She didn't know why her grandmother was unwilling to do so.

Sister Feng chuckled and said, "I was wondering what you were up to. It turns out it's because of this. The child's biological mother is still alive, so he can't be raised well. I won't do a business that loses money."

Past mistakes are a lesson for future ones. She has seen what kind of person Jia Huan is. If he makes any mistakes, the lady will not be well served. Moreover, she has already told Lady Jia about this before. Jia Lian will not let it go. In the end, she will not get any benefit at all. What's the point of doing such a deal?

When Ping'er saw that Feng Jieer treated this as a business deal, the corners of her lips twitched slightly and she felt speechless. It really was her Second Madam Lian.

Pursing her pink lips, Ping'er couldn't help but persuade her, "Grandma, it's always good to have a child around you. Don't tell me you want to be single for the rest of your life."

Now the relationship between Second Master and Grandma is as cold as water and there is no way to change the situation. Grandma is left helpless and the so-called legitimate son is just a pipe dream.

In other words, that child is most likely the future heir to the eldest branch of the family. Having that child by your side will always bring more benefits than disadvantages.

As for being afraid of not being able to raise a child well, to be honest, as long as grandma treats people well, there is still a kind of friendship. I won’t treat grandma harshly. It can be regarded as seeking a guarantee.

I think Lady Jia also had the same thought, but I didn't expect that the usually shrewd Feng Jieer couldn't get over it. She is just too shrewd. I really don't know what to say.

Sister Feng glanced at me sideways and raised her eyebrows, saying, "Why, you little rascal, you have evil thoughts because you see that my aunt has lost her power. If you want to climb up the social ladder, my aunt will not stop you."

"grandmother."

Listening to Sister Feng's sarcastic words, Ping'er stamped her feet in anger, tears streaming down her face, and spat, "If I have such intentions, I will be struck by lightning."

She is devoted to Feng Jieer and has never had any bad intentions, so why would she mock her like that?

Feng Jieer felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Seeing Ping Er's angry look, she smiled and said, "Okay, it was just a joke, but you took it seriously."

Ping'er's loyalty is obvious to all. She never left him even when she was at her lowest point, and even stood up for him time and time again when she was in danger. How could she doubt Ping'er?

It's nothing more than empty talk.

To be honest, if Ping'er wanted to change jobs, she would have found a good place to go. Regardless of anything else, that bastard was thinking about it, and I'm afraid Ping'er had taken it to heart.

Pursing her pink lips, Sister Feng's narrow and long phoenix eyes twinkled, she played with the teacup with her bare hands, and said in a clear voice: "I know what's going on, you don't have to worry."

Ping'er was startled, raised her beautiful eyebrows, and asked, "What do you want, grandma?"

Based on her understanding of Sister Feng, she most likely has an idea, which makes Ping'er worried. After all, her grandmother thought her ideas were smart, but in the end, they only hurt her.

Facing the loyal servant Ping'er, Sister Feng did not hide anything. She narrowed her eyes slightly and said quietly, "Since you want a child to be with you, then I will just give birth to one. Why do you need to worry about raising someone else's?" (End of this chapter)