Red Mansion Huacai

Chapter 238 Careful work

"Yuanyang, go and invite the great master!"

The mandarin ducks went away in response, and Jia Mu was very angry. She also had a clear idea in her mind that her eldest son was really a fool. He knew little about outside world affairs and only focused on being clever and opportunistic.

Seeing Brother Jian's brows furrowed, although his words were polite just now, who didn't know that he was here to ask questions?

Three years ago, he was just a sour scholar with a good skin. Mother Jia took care of him a little out of Li Wan's affection. Unexpectedly, now it has spread and he has been granted the title of second-class uncle!

Such a young upstart does not participate in the government affairs. It is not a lucky move, but a real upstart with merit. As long as brother Jian never gets confused and participates in the disputes in the court, he will not be able to escape the position of public minister in this life!

Comparing the two sides, Brother Jian is like the rising sun. The Jia family is getting older, especially the younger generations. After all, the third generation still has Jia Jing to support the facade, but the fourth generation only has Jia Zhen who can support it. Now that Jia Zhen is being dragged down by Brother Rong again, I don't know what kind of lawsuit she will be involved in. If something happens to Jia Zhen, how can the remaining Jia Lian and Baoyu support the family business?

At this time, if you want to maintain the family business, you must first rely on the eldest girl's vitality; secondly, you must make good friends with the new and popular people, and it is best to enter into a marriage relationship, so as to maintain the family business.

Therefore, Jia Mu always turned a blind eye to the interactions between the second girl and Brother Jian. As long as the servants had their say, they all privately ordered Brother Feng to beat him up.

Some time ago, Jia She and Jia Mu discussed that they would pass the second girl Yingchun to Mrs. Xing in the new year, and Jia Mu agreed. Although Brother Jian is different from what he used to be, and the two girls are really not worthy of him, the friendship between the two is so deep that they can accomplish good things even if they don't even think about it?

It just happened that Jia She made such a fuss at this time. What did this make Brother Jian think?

Jia Mu silently lucked out. Seeing Li Weijian still standing there with a frown on her face, she quickly squeezed out a smile and said, "Brother Jian, I always treat you as my nephew. Don't hold back. Sit down quickly."

Immediately, a maid moved the chair, Li Weijian cupped her hands, and Da Ma Jin Dao sat down.

Li Weijian glanced briefly and happened to meet Mrs. Wang face to face. Mrs. Wang hurriedly avoided it as if she had a ghost in her heart, but she twisted the beads in her hand a little faster.

"That's also——"

Li Weijian turned to look at her with a cold face and said, "Why else would the eldest lady think that the person taking over the case was the Criminal Investigation Department?"

Seeing Jia's mother's expression of concern, Jia She bowed respectfully and then said, "Mother, are you looking for me?"

When Mrs. Xing saw this, she quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Brother Jian, what you said is too much. Isn't that what you deserve? It's just a year's salary. Brother Jian's family is worth millions. This punishment doesn't hurt." It's itchy, which shows that the saint didn't care."

The inner government secretly investigated the rocket and spread it to the outside world, but now it has already fallen into the eyes of interested people. After King Zhongyong returned to the court, officials from the Shenxing Department were stationed in the Armed Forces Academy, and the people responsible for the Dongfeng Rockets were passed through a sieve.

The maid served tea, Li Weijian tasted it briefly, and chatted with Jia's mother for a few words, and then the elder Jia She walked around the screen and walked in.

Mrs. "Brother Jian, are you serious about this?"

Before he finished speaking, Li Weijian said: "It's a good thing I noticed it early, otherwise when the picture spread to Junggar, the Junggar people would equip new fire guns and defeat the army. Uncle Shi guessed that I would be in trouble." What will happen?"

Li Weijian ignored Mrs. Here!" After a pause, he said loudly: "Now that the Criminal Investigation Department has taken over the case, Ba Duoming has not been found yet. Uncle Shi still thinks that this case is just an ordinary theft of weapons?"

Jia She thought he was thinking about it all the time, and while he was angry, he thought to himself: If they really get separated, brother Jian will have to ask for the eight thousand taels of silver if he turns around. While the Rongguo Mansion was building a garden, Jia She made a fortune, but it was easy to get money, so how could he be willing to use it to pay off his debts?

Although Jia's mother was disgusted, she saw that Jia She responded appropriately, so she let her sit aside. After a while, Jia Zheng entered the Rongqing Hall, and everyone greeted him. After he sat down, Jia's mother asked if he had any ideas, but Jia Zheng shook his head and sighed with a grimace.

The elder Jia She blinked and wondered, why is brother Jian so angry today? Does this guy not want to marry the second girl?

At this moment, Jia She had not come back to his senses, so he said: "Of course Brother Rong was at fault in this matter, but in the end we are all relatives. Besides, Brother Jian was not harmed at all——"

"This -" The elder Jia She was not quick-witted and was immediately speechless by Li Weijian's question.

Jia She smiled weirdly on half of his face: "It's easy to talk about."

Jia She stayed down and grew up, and Jia's mother said this again, which made Li Weijian feel uncomfortable for a while. After thinking for a while, he took a breath and said: "That's it. I just thought that since I have always been close to Uncle Shi, Uncle Shi will never have the intention to harm me. In this case, I also ask Uncle Shi to forgive my nephew for being so anxious. There are many presumptuous things underneath.”

Jia's mother suddenly caught a glimpse of Li Weijian, and her heart moved, and she asked: "Brother Jian, I have to sacrifice my face to ask, do you still have an idea now?"

Jia Lian recounted everything one by one, and naturally mentioned that the initiator was Mrs. Wang, who spoke of Buddha but had a snake heart. It's a pity that it's hard to expose this matter this time, otherwise it would be equivalent to selling Wang Xifeng. Due to his current status, although the Jia family did not dare to treat their eldest sister Li Wan harshly in terms of food and clothing, it was normal to say something weird and not treat him well.

Li Weijian cupped his hands and said, "Now that Ba Duoming is nowhere to be seen alive and dead, I'm afraid he has already absconded...Old lady, you need to make preparations in advance."

Jia She said in confusion: "It's not about stealing weapons, but it's also about plotting rebellion?"

At this moment, Jia She, who was standing in the hall, vaguely came back to his senses. Brother Jian was so rude... It seemed that he wanted to regret the marriage!

He has a high family status, so it is impossible to say that the old fox Yan Xiyao has planned a proper marriage with Brother Jian a long time ago... Yes, although the Yan family does not have a daughter, King Zhongyong's daughter happens to be about the same age as Brother Jian, so it is impossible to say that Yan Xiyao is Zhongyong. Wang had already thought about getting married.

Jia Mu scolded: "Don't associate with those bad friends in the future. When have you ever had a good idea?" Then she turned to look at Li Weijian and said with an apologetic smile: "Brother Jian, the eldest master was also confused for a moment. He didn't mean to harm Brother Jian." Son, look-"

This sentence was so impactful that Jia She was immediately speechless. Hearing this, Jia Mu was immediately horrified and angry. Just as she was about to speak, Mrs. Xing said, "Brother Jian, are your words... too alarmist?"

Jia She hurriedly walked down the slope and said, "That's right. Now that I heard what my nephew said, I just came to my senses. Oh my, thanks to my nephew's intelligence, otherwise I would have harmed my nephew this time."

His eldest boss, Jia She, plotted against brother Jian, but brother Jian simply used a trick to get rid of the plan, and they broke up with each other. From then on, he had nothing to do with the second girl, so that he could become King Zhongyong's son-in-law.

Turning his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Wang Xifeng who was hesitant to speak, perhaps because everyone was present and it was difficult to speak. Li Weijian didn't know how to wink, so he pretended he didn't see it.

Ok?

As soon as these words came out, not only Li Weijian, but also Jia Mu, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, etc., all looked at Jia She in surprise, but saw that his face was full of annoyance, as if he had done something bad with good intentions.

The eldest man frowned and said, "Mom, we are all relatives of our own family. I thought it was better to reconcile enemies than to make enemies. Brother Jian came forward to plead for Brother Rong. After some changes, we won't be separated from Dongfu. "

Jia Mu shouted: "Let me ask you, it was inappropriate for me to say that, so why did I secretly send Brother Lian to talk to Brother Jian afterwards?"

Jia Zheng explained the matter clearly, which made Jia's mother even more worried. After everyone debated, Jia She and Jia Zheng had no idea for a while, and Jia Lian was a junior and couldn't say anything. Usually it was Jia Zhen who made the decision on such important matters, but now that Jia Zhen was trapped in the East Mansion and couldn't leave, the Jia family sat there for a while and had no idea.

Li Weijian was secretly happy, thinking that he could pretend to be crazy but not insane. Are you afraid of breaking up with yourself?

Mrs. Wang looked at her nose and mouth, and her mouth looked at her heart. Although Mrs. Xing didn't know what the elder Jia She meant, she still spoke to help: "The elder is idle at home and doesn't know about the affairs of the court. I think he heard the slander in the afternoon and became anxious. Did you just lose your head?"

Jia Zheng thought he was noble and had one or two reliable friends. When asked about this matter, it was very different from what Li Weijian said. They all said that Ningguo Mansion was in danger.

Brother Jian is right this time, I'm afraid it won't be a good idea if we continue to argue...

Li Weijian said coldly: "For the sake of bribery, betraying one's own country and endangering the enemy, what else is it but treason?"

After making up his mind, the elder Jia She suddenly pretended to be enlightened and said: "So that's the case, I still think it's just a common small crime, it's a big deal, why don't I just slap it on the board? Oh my, I was wrong. My dear nephew, I It was abrupt before."

"Ha--" Li Weijian was happy, and cupped his hands and said, "What Uncle Shi said, Jia Rong colluded with Lai Shangwen to steal the drawings in my study, and it became my fault?"

Li Weijian smiled and said, "I'm afraid the old lady asked the wrong person."

Rumor has it that King Zhongyong was injured by a rocket from the Dzungars that day. This could not be true. Why was this battle in Qinghai so dangerous?

Now two things are happening at the same time. If it is confirmed, then Ba Duoming is really careful. Not to mention Jia Rong, I am afraid that even Jia Zhen will not be able to survive.

Everyone was about to continue talking when a maid suddenly came in and said that Master Jia Zheng had returned to his house. But it was in the afternoon that Jia Zheng came home and heard about what happened in Ningguo Mansion. He hurriedly went to find relatives and friends to ask questions about old times, and he just returned now.

Keep this in mind for the time being. When I look for an opportunity later, I will make sure Mrs. Wang remembers it deeply.

Even if there is a quarrel, it would be better if those who are looking for Brother Jian don't start the quarrel again. In this case, the eight thousand taels of silver will be spared.

"what?"

Mrs. Wang glanced meaningfully, and Mrs. Wang suddenly felt a chill in her heart. She heard Li Weijian say: "This junior is involved in this case, so it's hard to say more. The in-laws in Rongguo Mansion have old friends, especially Mr. Wang who has the Sacred Heart. If Mr. Wang is asking for permission, is it possible that the saint will be lenient?"

After saying that, he turned around and looked at Jia She with a burning gaze. The eldest master, Jia Shefu, was deep in his heart, thinking to himself, whoever is involved in this kind of case will be in trouble even if he is not dragged into the water. Mrs. Wang has been plotting the Rongguofu family business, isn't her source of confidence the same as Wang Ziteng?

If Wang Ziteng is defeated, where will the second wife have the confidence to compete with him for the family property?

Because Jia She immediately nodded his head and said: "My nephew's words are reasonable. Second brother, I think it is better to write to Baoyu and his uncle quickly to ask for help. No matter what, I can't just sit back and watch the decline of Dongfu."

"This -" Jia Zheng pondered, and just as he was about to agree, he heard Mrs. Wang say: "No!"

Jia She turned to look at Mrs. Wang: "Why not?"

Mrs. Wang wished she could scold all eighteen generations of Li Weijian's ancestors!

Zhenzhen'er's retribution came quickly. He had just plotted against Li Weijian, but he had plotted him back within half a day. If it is indeed a serious crime of treason, anyone who dares to commit it will not be able to eat mutton but will be in trouble. Sister Feng's father, Wang Zizi, retired and relied on Wang Ziteng to support the family business. If the saint was harmed this time, wouldn't the Wang family be implicated as well? This brother Jian is indeed not a fuel-efficient lamp!

Mrs. Wang's mind changed quickly and she said: "Brother is far away at the border now. I don't know how long it will take to come back and forth. The water from far away cannot quench the thirst of the near. Old lady, I think it is better to ask the King of Beijing for advice first, and let him Our relatives and friends are old and looking for the official to talk about Xiang."

Li Weijian said: "Master Wang is in Datong now, and he can only come and go for half a month. This case is important and will not be left behind for a while. I am too worried."

Jia She hurriedly said: "Exactly, second brother, why don't you write a letter immediately, and I will send someone to Datong tomorrow morning. Regardless of whether Baoyu and his uncle can help or not, at least he can come back with some advice."

Jia Mu, who was sitting on the soft couch, saw everyone's situation in her eyes. She was not confused. How could she not know that Mrs. Wang was trying to pass the buck? It's just that Brother Jian almost blushed with Jia She before, so why are they in the same place now?

Suddenly, she remembered that the author of the figurine was Mrs. Wang. Jia Mu suddenly realized that she didn't know where Brother Jian got the information from, so she repeatedly targeted Mrs. Wang.

But even though it was targeted, the four families of Jia Shi, Wang Xue and Xue were in the same spirit. They should work together at such a critical juncture. How could there be any reason to only think about oneself? Mother Jia suddenly felt a little annoyed. When she saw Mrs. Wang opening her mouth again, Mother Jia said, "It's better for you to make up your mind on these external matters. What do you say to me, if you say this?"

Jia Zheng cupped his hands and said, "My son has no other ideas at the moment, so he went to the study to write a letter asking Baoyu and his uncle for help."

"That's it." Mother Jia decided with one word and decided on the matter. Mrs. Wang suddenly felt powerless and depressed.

It was just a casual remark before, but this time he shot himself in the foot. I just hope that my brother Wang Ziteng can carry it clearly and not get mixed into this muddy water.

Mother Jia looked at Li Weijian again: "Brother Jian, are you staying to have dinner with me?"

Li Weijian stood up and cupped his hands and said, "I came in a hurry. I have other matters at home that haven't been dealt with yet. I will stay here soon. I'll come back to say hello to the old lady next time."

The fuss almost made her blush, but Jia Mu was only slightly polite. Hearing this, he nodded and asked Jia She to see Li Weijian off without her asking.

Before leaving, Li Weijian turned his head and looked around, and saw that his second sister was frowning in the spring, and Daiyu's eyes were clear, and she winked at him playfully.

As soon as Li Weijian and Jia She left, Mrs. Wang said in a strange tone: "Brother Jian, things are different today."

It seemed that Li Weijian's actions just now gave Li Wan the confidence, because she smiled and said, "I'm afraid what Madam said is unreasonable. Whoever has been wronged is not allowed to complain?"

Mrs. Wang was startled and looked at Li Wan in surprise. She did not expect that Li Wan would refute her.

Jia Mu, who was sitting on the soft couch, said, "Brother Jian is a good man. It's not because I'm stupid. Why are you so anxious? That's all, let's all disperse. It's time for dinner. Let's go to our places."

Mrs. Wang felt so depressed that she had to get up and leave. He wanted to take advantage of Li Wan, but because of Li Weijian, he lost his mind for a while. She relied on Wang Ziteng to force her second wife to head the family; why didn't Li Wan rely on Li Weijian to dare to contradict her mother-in-law?

Mrs. Wang frowned. Now that Sister Feng has left her, the previously inconspicuous daughter-in-law of Brother Zhu has gained power again. She has to fight with Dafang. After a little calculation, she can defeat Dafang, Jia Lian, Wang Xifeng and Li Wan, and then the title can be obtained. It’s so difficult on Baoyu’s head!

On the other side, Jia She and Li Weijian came out of Deyimen. Jia She saw Jia Zheng going to Mengpo Zhai, and then he whispered: "Brother Jian, I was really dizzy that afternoon. I heard my wife say that I am looking for something." Brother Jian helped explain the matter, so I didn’t think much about it. I didn’t mean to harm Brother Jian.”

How can Li Weijian believe it? On his face, he said in confusion: "Uncle Shi, what are you talking about? Considering the relationship between my nephew and Uncle Shi, how could Uncle Shi deliberately harm my nephew?"

We are dealing with the Ning Guo Mansion right now, and we can't find time to deal with this guy Jia She. Just now, this guy has been lying down and playing tricks, and he even helped to beat up Mrs. Wang... That's all, why not use the waste.

After making up his mind, Li Weijian walked a few steps, paused briefly, and lowered his voice: "Uncle Shi, now that things have come to a close, we must prepare for the worst."

"What do you mean by good nephew?"

"Fanzi has surrounded Ningguo Mansion. If Brother Zhen is implicated by Brother Rong... don't forget that Ningguo Mansion was built by imperial decree."

Yes, the Ningguo Mansion was built by imperial decree. If the Jia family has a title inheritance, it will naturally stay in the Ningguo Mansion. But if you except Jue, I'm afraid this mansion will be taken back. When the trees fall and the hozens scatter, all the wealth will be swept away by people for no reason. Jia She couldn't help but feel excited, and immediately frowned and said: "The fans are surrounding Ning Guo Mansion, what can I do?"

Li Weijian said: "Uncle Shi is confused. He can't write two characters for Jia in one stroke, and he can't write two characters for Lai in one stroke. Don't forget that besides Rong Geer, the initiator is also Lai Shangwen."

Jia She blinked, suddenly understanding. Keep it! After committing such a crime, even Brother Zhen will be implicated. Is it enough for the Lai family to just let Lai Naofumi die? It can't be! The Rongguo Mansion built a garden in the front, and the Lai family built a smaller one in the back. Unless the old lady favored it, the eldest master had already planned to be as unruly as the Lai family!

After receiving Li Weijian's advice, Jia She was immediately moved. Now that Jia She has gained the reputation of righteousness, he can punish slaves who have made serious mistakes, even in front of Jia's mother!

The elder suddenly showed a half-smile and said seriously: "That's right, such a dog slave needs to be taught a lesson."

At the moment, the two of them each had their own secrets, and they were enjoying themselves happily. Jia She sent Li Weijian out of the mansion with a smile, and then Shi Shiran returned.

When we arrived at the main room in the east courtyard, the food was already on the table. Mrs. "

Jia She was very ambitious and planning to raid Lai's house. Hearing this, he said, "What do you know?" Then he said what he was thinking in private.

Mrs. Xing was immediately shocked and said: "Brother Jian actually has such thoughts?"

Jia She snorted: "If it were me, I would have to choose a good wife if I changed my family. Brother Jian saved King Zhongyong's life, so he had no intention of marrying the princess."

Mrs.

"Then the master just——"

The eldest man, Jia She, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said proudly: "It was precisely because I had figured out Brother Jian's thoughts that I just kept my head down and acted small. If we break up, Brother Jian will come back and urge us to return the favor. What should I do with the money? If I don’t give Brother Jian an excuse, what can he do to me? Even if we have to break up sooner or later, it will be Brother Jian’s fault. When the time comes—"

Mrs.

Jia She said proudly: "Brother Jian has always been courteous, but suddenly he is aggressive. There must be fraud in it. Thanks to my clever move, I solved it."

The two looked at each other and immediately smiled. After a while, Jia She said again: "I just thought about it. If I really follow what brother Jian said, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Ningguo Mansion." After a pause, he added: "If it weren't for Lai Shangwen , Why is Ningguo Mansion like this? I have long wanted to teach you a lesson for being such a naughty slave. In the future, I will personally lead people to pick it up, which can also be regarded as a bad breath for Brother Zhen. "

Mrs.

"What are you afraid of? No matter how honorable he is, he is just a slave. Now that he has harmed the Ningguo Mansion, I just killed him at will, and the old lady can't say anything."

Mrs. Xing was immediately moved and said excitedly: "Master, I heard that the Lai family built a garden."

"Hey," Jia She squinted his eyes and said, "Over the years, the Lai family may have squandered a lot of money from our family. This time it is just to make up for it."

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East Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace.

Wu Qian bowed his head and walked into the Nuan Pavilion. He bowed to the throne and said, "Your Majesty Wu Qian pays homage to the saint."

"Flat body."

"Thank you saint."

Wu Qian looked up and saw the saint put down his pen and ink and asked, "Have you... found him?"

"Returning to Saint, I sent out a team to search around, and found Ba Duoming at the missionary Bai Mingli's place. He argued that he was just visiting a friend and had no intention of escaping. I ordered people to search Bai Mingli's house and remove it. Two drawings, many copies were obtained, and the saints were invited to look at them."

Emperor Zhenghe winked at Dai Quan, and Dai Quan hurriedly presented what Wu Qian was holding on to the imperial case.

Emperor Zhenghe lowered his head to observe. The first one was two pictures, one of which was broken into pieces and then spliced ​​back together. It turned out to be a firecracker. Looking further back, there are a large number of medical books translated in Western characters. Further back, there is a picture of a Dongfeng rocket.

Thinking that his brother Zhongyong King was almost killed by a Junggar rocket, Emperor Zhenghe suddenly felt annoyed and snorted coldly: "Put him in jail and torture him severely. We must find out who this person is!"

(End of this chapter)