Red Mansion Beijingwang

Beijing Prince's Mansion, in the Flower Hall.

Shui Rong sat in the first seat, looking down at Jia Lian in the hall, with a somewhat unnatural look on his handsome face, and asked, "Brother Lian, you came to see me, what's the matter?"

I just came back from the yamen and heard that Jia Lian came to visit me. I don’t know what he wanted, but he couldn’t say he was coming to call me to task, right?

Jia Lian smiled and said, "It's nothing. Sisi gave me a son, and the prince is also a nobleman to us. So I thought of inviting the prince to a banquet at home to show my gratitude. I hope the prince will do me the honor."

Originally, Jia Lian wanted to have a grand celebration because he had a son, but because it was difficult to handle the celebration for a bastard's son, he had to hold the celebration in private. Thinking that the prince was the witness of their marriage, he wanted to invite him specifically.

Shui Rong's face darkened when he heard this, and he felt speechless. It was not that he was stingy because a bastard came to invite him to a banquet, but that Jia Lian's attitude was too serious.

Frowning, Shui Rong said, "Brother Lian, I have to remind you that I don't mind that you like Concubine Liu, but you have to distinguish between the primary and the secondary. You are not an ordinary person, you are the legitimate son of the Duke of Rong, and you are connected to the family. You must not make mistakes. If you dare to do something like favoring a concubine and killing your wife, I will never sit idly by."

Seeing how serious Jia Lian was, Shui Rong could understand how biased Jia Lian's heart was. Shui Rong ignored his private affairs, but he couldn't let a scandal arise, which would not only embarrass the Wang family, but also give people a handle on him. That's why Shui Rong gave a stern warning to prevent Jia Lian from doing anything stupid.

Jia Lian was stunned, and the smile on his face faded. He said angrily, "I understand what Your Majesty said. Don't worry, I will never do anything embarrassing. I am just happy and want to ask Your Majesty for a favor."

Although Jia Lian was unhappy, he understood that Shui Rong's words were bitter medicine, and it also reflected that the prince valued him. At this time, Jia Lian was not only not dissatisfied, but even quite grateful in his heart.

Alas, only the prince takes him seriously and respects him.

Shui Rong stared at Jia Lian, his eyes flickered, and he said slowly: "It's good that you understand. Even if you don't like Sister Feng, you still have to give her the respect she deserves. If you lose face, it will also be a loss for your Jia family."

"This"

Jia Lian looked embarrassed. He was annoyed when he saw Sister Feng. It was good enough that he didn't lose his temper. He also had to give Sister Feng face. He couldn't do it!

Seeing this, Shui Rong felt speechless and didn't know what to say.

As the legitimate son of the Duke's mansion, Jia Lian's status ranks among the most powerful and influential people in the capital. But even so, he is still suppressed by Sister Feng, and it is inevitable that he feels resentful.

A strong and domineering woman, no matter how beautiful and charming she is, will make people stay away from her. This is the case with Feng Jieer.

But Jia Lian didn't know how to do it and was too cowardly to subdue Sister Feng. The original novel records that even if Jia Lian wanted to turn things around, he couldn't get Sister Feng's permission.

Look at Shui Rong again. He doesn't care whether Feng Jieer agrees or not. He just takes action directly. If she doesn't listen, he will beat her. No one dares to show any sign of protesting, which makes Shui Rong very happy.

Women like Feng Jie'er just deserve to be punished.

When recalling the past, the sense of ease that Feng Jieer gave to Shui Rong made people feel like they had tasted the sweetness of it!

After a pause, Shui Rong's eyes flickered, and he asked, "As far as I know, what is the matter between Sister Feng and you now? Why can't you tolerate her like this?"

It's true that Feng Jieer is domineering and jealous, but she is a woman after all. After the couple had a conflict, they separated, with a clear distinction between them. She didn't interfere with Jia Lian. How could he be so intolerant?
Or is Jia Lian's attitude firm and unshakable?

Jia Lian's heart was moved when he heard this. He originally wanted to try it with a glimmer of hope, but he didn't expect that the meaning of the prince's words seemed to have taken a turn for the better. He sighed and said, "Prince, you know that she and I have long been separated. Rather than being disgusted with each other, it is better to divorce."

For him, all his thoughts are now on Aunt Liu and the child. Sister Feng occupies the position of mistress and is a hindrance to the mother and child, so Jia Lian is very eager to divorce Sister Feng.

Shui Rong frowned, thinking about divorce. It seemed that the relationship between the couple had come to an end.

Pursing his lips, Shui Rong said, "It's easy for you to say. Once you divorce, it will be the Jia family and the Wang family that will lose face. Don't think that I don't know your little thoughts. You just want Liu Sisi to take the position. I also told you that if you really divorce, let alone the Wang family, the old lady will be the first one who can't tolerate her. She will get rid of the mother and keep the son. Then it will match your intention."

Jia Lian had a simple idea. One has to know that aristocratic families valued face the most. Divorcing for a concubine was tantamount to rubbing the reputation of the Duke's Mansion into the ground. In order to calm the situation, it was impossible for Aunt Liu to stay. According to Shui Rong's idea, if Jia Lian had only one bloodline, the child would not have been able to stay.

The methods used by the big and powerful families are quite shady.

Jia Lian's heart paused when he heard this, and then his face showed fear and dread. He only thought about the mother and daughter, but ignored the seriousness of the matter. As the prince said, if he really did this, Sisi would be hard to save.

Thinking of this, Jia Lian said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I am confused."

Shui Rong remained silent upon seeing this, and felt something strange in his heart. The reason he reminded Jia Lian was, firstly, to show him a favor, and secondly, to help him preserve his bloodline.

After all, Shui Rong gave away his wife to someone else. At least give people some ideas!

After a pause, Shui Rong continued to remind him, "Besides, what is the identity of Aunt Liu? It's too late to hide it, and you still want her to come forward. Do you think you are living too smoothly?"

Aunt Liu was the concubine of the late Lin Ruhai, and in a sense she was also Jia Lian's aunt. Asking her to take the lead is just looking for trouble.

Jia Lian's face was unnatural and unhappy when he heard this, but he said with some gratitude: "I will keep your advice in mind, Your Majesty. If you need me to do anything in the future, please feel free to do it."

Jia Lian was grateful to the prince, who not only acknowledged his identity but also helped him everywhere. This kindness was worth his risking his life for.

When Shui Rong saw Jia Lian's grateful expression, a hint of unnaturalness appeared on his face. He picked up the teacup on the table and sipped it, suppressing the strangeness in his heart.

If Jia Lian knew about his relationship with Feng Jieer, would he still be so grateful to him? I'm afraid it's good enough that they didn't fall out. After all, no matter how badly a couple is at odds, they won't be happy to wear a colored hat.

Thinking of this, Shui Rong sighed slightly in his heart. Logically speaking, he shouldn't be like this, but as a man, sometimes his thoughts are controlled by his lower body, and that was the case with Shui Rong at that time.

Shui Rong's mind turned slightly, and he looked up at Jia Lian, and suddenly asked: "Brother Lian, after all, you have been married for many years, have you ever thought about reconciling with Sister Feng?"

A husband and wife are bound by a hundred days of grace after being together for a day, not to mention that Jia Lian and Feng Jieer have been husband and wife for many years. Since they cannot be separated, doesn't Jia Lian have any intention of reconciliation?

Jia Lian's face was startled, he looked up at Shui Rong, his heart slightly moved. What the prince said, could it be that he still wanted to persuade the couple to reconcile?
After a pause, Jia Lian shook his head and said, "I haven't thought about it."

As for Feng Jieer, he originally had his own thoughts, but ever since the time when Feng Jieer sent some supplements to harm Aunt Liu and his child, Jia Lian completely gave up. That vicious woman was disgusting just to look at.

Shui Rong saw Jia Lian's decisiveness, his eyes flickered, and he kindly reminded her: "Although Sister Feng is overbearing and strong, she is also beautiful. Are you letting Sister Feng waste her prime years?"

It is true that Feng Jieer has a fierce and vicious personality, but she has a bright and charming demeanor, as if she were a fairy concubine. Delicate flowers need water to be irrigated, and as the saying goes, a woman in the boudoir cannot resist loneliness. If such a person was left to waste his time, wouldn't Jia Lian be worried?

Jia Lian's face was startled, he looked up at Shui Rong, his eyes flickering slightly.

As a master of flowers, Jia Lian has been through many battles. When he heard Shui Rong's seemingly joking words, he tasted something. If he didn't have any intention, he would never say such words.

Men understand men. Feng Jieer's plump body and beautiful face are indeed a deadly poison. The reason why he accommodated her in everything was because he was bewitched and turned a blind eye to her.

It's just that Feng Jie'er's domineering and overbearing nature is unbearable, which is why Jia Lian dislikes her.

Now that the prince seemed to be moved, Jia Lian did not feel disgusted, but rather a little happy. He had long wanted to push Feng Jie away to avoid any trouble. If the prince really liked her, it might not be a bad thing.

After a long silence, Jia Lian said indifferently: "In reply to your question, Your Majesty, I have already made it clear to Sister Feng that we will live our own lives from now on. I have no right to interfere with what she wants to do."

Shui Rong's mouth twitched slightly when he heard this. Does Jia Lian know what he is saying? Isn't this a disguised encouragement for Feng Jieer to do something out of line? After all, she is still his daughter-in-law in name, so why doesn't he mind dyeing at all?

Obviously, Jia Lian's answer stunned Shui Rong. He didn't know what to say for a moment. He could only say that the Jia family was worthy of having a clean lion in front of the door, and his train of thought was unique.

But anyway, Jia Lian's words made Shui Rong feel relieved. Since he himself didn't care, his behavior was reasonable. "Okay, I don't care about your affairs as a couple. Just remember to look good." Shui Rong waved his hand and said nothing more.

Jia Lian was suspicious. He thought that since he had made his attitude so generous, the prince would take the opportunity to point it out. He never expected that the prince did not care at all, as if the previous reminder was really well-intentioned.

Did he misunderstand the prince?

Shaking his head, Jia Lian didn't think any more about it. Regardless of whether it was a misunderstanding or not, his attitude had already been made clear, so he would just let things take their own course.

Pursing his lips, Jia Lian asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, what about the banquet?"

He had promised Sisi that he would invite the prince, and he would be embarrassed if the prince did not honor him.

Shui Rong paused, stared at the sincere Jia Lian, thought for a moment, and said, "How about this, in two days the king will go to visit the old lady and visit you at the same time."

Originally Shui Rong didn't want to go, but after the conversation just now, Shui Rong changed his mind. It wouldn't be a big deal to go there while visiting Lady Jia at the Rongguo Mansion.

Jia Lian was delighted when he heard this and said hurriedly, "Then I will wait for you, Your Majesty."

Seeing this, Shui Rong nodded slightly, and said no more. After sending Jia Lian away, Shui Rong wanted to go to Fengyi Courtyard, so he got up and left the flower hall.

Walking along the corridor, as soon as I passed through a moon-shaped arch, I heard a voice calling with a hint of surprise: "Brother-in-law."

Shui Rong looked in the direction of the voice and saw Baoqin, dressed in a pink jacket and skirt, walking towards him with cheerful steps. Her snow-white face had a warm smile on it, making her look like an elf in the woods.

"Sister Baoqin, why are you here?" Shui Rong asked with a smile, his lips slightly curved.

Baoqin came closer, and when she heard what the young man said, she frowned slightly and pouted her pink lips and said, "What do you mean, brother-in-law, that you don't want to see me?"

Shui Rong looked at the girl's playful appearance, which was full of youthfulness. He chuckled, held the girl's soft hand, and said, "How could it be? My sister is so cute, and my brother-in-law is so happy to see her."

Since they knew each other well, there was no need to hide anything. Thinking of the girl's tender, small lips, full of tightness, Shui Rong couldn't help but feel moved.

A faint blush appeared on Baoqin's snow-white face. She looked at the young man with her bright eyes, and a feeling of shyness and joy surged in her heart.

My brother-in-law is the same. They were holding hands on the corridor. If someone saw it, it wouldn’t be my fault.

Shui Rong looked at the shy face of the girl, his eyes moved slightly, and said, "Sister Baoqin, let's go for a walk in front, okay?"

Baoqin's heart was moved, and a blush appeared on her plump face. She lowered her beautiful head slightly and stared at the hand held by the young man. She responded lightly and said no more.

Is my brother-in-law really just taking a walk?

Shui Rong didn't say much when he saw this. He took Bao Qin's hand and walked away. However, he didn't go towards Fengyiting. Instead, he turned into a narrow path.

When Baoqin saw this, her heart started beating fast and her face was full of shyness. Just as she thought, her brother-in-law was not just taking a walk.

After walking to a hidden rockery, Shui Rong embraced the girl's plump body, and a sweet fragrance with the breath of youth came to his nose. He gently pinched the girl's chin and lifted it up, staring at the girl's shy face, and asked softly: "Sister, do you miss your brother-in-law?"

Speaking of which, since that time when she served him, the two of them have maintained a normal relationship. I wonder if this little girl misses her brother-in-law.

Baoqin's cheeks were flushed, and under her emerald eyebrows, her clear eyes were full of water. She pursed her slightly pink lips and whispered, "Yes, I do."

After all, she is a lively girl who speaks her mind without being shy at all.

Shui Rong pursed his lips, leaned forward and moved closer, kissing the girl's peach-like lips, wantonly grabbing the girl's youthful breath.

The warm breath blowing on her face made Baoqin's heart pound, and her eyes were full of embarrassment. She didn't expect that her brother-in-law would come up to her suddenly without any warning.

After a while, Baoqin's body had become soft, her plump face was flushed like a rosy cloud, her bright red lips were translucent, and her beautiful eyebrows and eyes were filled with gorgeous colors.

Shui Rong held the girl's waist, looked at the girl with rosy cheeks and soft almond eyes, and asked softly, "Where were you going just now, sister?"

Baoqin's face flushed, and she said in a trembling voice, "Brother-in-law, I originally wanted to go look for Sister Yun."

Her original intention was to look for Xiangyun, but she met her brother-in-law on the way. She never expected to be brought to this secluded corner by her brother-in-law and bullied. It was really embarrassing.

However, seeing that her brother-in-law liked her so much, Baoqin was still quite happy. Otherwise, why didn't her brother-in-law bully others but bully herself?

Speaking of Xiangyun, Shui Rong's eyes moved slightly. He was seen by Yun Yatou that day, and later he took her into the mansion together with Yun Yatou. However, Shui Rong was in the state of a sage at that time, so he only had a brief taste of her and let her go.

Baoqin's sparkling eyes saw Shui Rong suddenly fall silent, her heart moved, and she pouted her pink lips and said, "Brother-in-law, you must be missing Sister Yun."

My brother-in-law is such a bad guy. He bullies me and yet he still thinks about Sister Yun.

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows, lowered his eyes to look at the playful girl, stretched out his hand to pinch the girl's lips, and said: "Sister, Yun girl is my brother-in-law's sister, you can't say anything careless."

Baoqin snorted softly, and a faint smile appeared on her plump face. She said softly, "Brother-in-law, you don't have to hide it from me. I have explained everything to Sister Yun."

She saw it with her own eyes, and she also formed an alliance with Xiangyun. What is there to hide? She is also a sworn sister, and she speaks in a high-sounding manner. Isn't her own sister-in-law also a sister-in-law?
Shui Rong was slightly surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect that Baoqin had actually explained everything to Xiangyun. It seemed that after being caught by Xiangyun that day, the two of them had talked to each other afterwards.

They don't even hide such a private matter. They are really good friends.

Baoqin's tender lips curled up, her bright eyes flashed a cunning look, and she said, "Brother-in-law, you don't want the Concubine to know about Sister Yun's affairs, do you?"

The Concubine Dowager treated Xiangyun as her goddaughter. If Concubine Dowager Beijing knew that her adopted daughter was bullied by her brother-in-law, let’s see how her brother-in-law would end up.

Shui Rong: “???”

What does that mean? Is he threatened?
At this moment, Shui Rong felt strange. He didn't expect that he would be threatened. He didn't know what to say for a moment. He lowered his eyes and looked at the girl's cunning face, raising his eyebrows slightly.

What if I let the concubine know? Once I get tough, the concubine will become soft. Why should I be afraid of her?

Pinching the girl's chin and gently lifting it, Shui Rong jokingly asked, "What does Sister Baoqin want?"

Shui Rong knew Baoqin's personality very well. She was lively and active, a little naughty, but she would never do anything bad. This threat was probably just the mischief of a young girl.

As expected, Baoqin smiled, raised her head and looked at the young man, with a look of shame between her eyebrows, and said angrily: "Brother-in-law, you are not allowed to bully me in the future. If you bully me, I will tell the concubine about Sister Yun."

Shui Rong chuckled and asked, "How did I bully you?"

Baoqin's plump face flushed red, her bright eyes blinked under her jade-like eyebrows, and she lowered her voice and said, "Brother-in-law, you can't lick it."

The experience that day was so embarrassing. A touch of tenderness made my heart go haywire. I was so embarrassed in front of my brother-in-law. (End of this chapter)