Red Mansion Huacai

Chapter 59 King Zhongshun cuts his flesh

After talking about the personal contract, the three of them chatted for a while, and then Jia Lian brought up the matter of shares in the water company.

Li Weijian agreed without any hesitation. He only said that no matter how much Rongguo Mansion wanted, he could come to Rongguo Mansion.

After hearing this, Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng made up their minds and agreed to purchase 3 taels of shares and wait until after the Qingming Festival to go to the inner palace to transfer the ownership. The two lingered for a while, then got up and left.

As the afternoon approached, Tan Chun sent a letter to invite Li Weijian. Li Weijian led Hongyu and Xiuying to Jia Mu's courtyard. He sat at a table with Jia Lian across the screen and followed the girls. Had a bit of mischief.

When Jia's mother couldn't stand being tired and left first, Jia Lian couldn't bear to stay here for a long time, so he followed her.

So the screen became useless.

First, Li Weijian personally gave Tanchun a congratulatory gift - it looked like a cave flute, but in fact it contained a universe. By turning the mechanism, a dagger more than two feet long could be pulled out from it.Tanchun is not tall at the moment, so it is just right for him.

This object suited Tanchun's heart very much, and the little girl couldn't put it down, and even took out the unedged dagger and played around with it;

Following the drinking orders, pitching of pots, and after a few glasses of wine, Tanchun removed the screen and invited Li Weijian to the banquet.

Laughing and playing mischievously, Tanchun drank too much and his face turned red. In the end, he just regretted and said: "It's a pity that Xiangyun never came. If he had come, he would have been drunk to death today and it would be considered complete."

Unlike the last time Daiyu celebrated her birthday, this time Baochai also came.Sister Bao sat quietly, talking, laughing, and occasionally joking. She seemed harmonious, but Li Weijian clearly felt Baochai's alienation.

While they were laughing, Li Weijian raised his glass and took a peek, not wanting to catch Baochai's eyes.

There was no dodge in Sister Bao's eyes. She looked at him, nodded with a smile, and then turned to talk to Xichun.

Li Weijian wondered, how could Baochai become so cold and detached after not seeing her for a few days?
If you look closely, you will find that the phrase "no matter how ruthless it is, is also moving".Could it be that because care caused chaos in the past, this time he has regained his composure after turning danger into safety?

This matter is unknown for the time being, but it is known from the conversation that Xue Pan will go south early tomorrow morning.

It was nearly the first watch of the day, and the banquet finally dispersed.Tanchun drank too much wine, and Xunxunran was helped away by the maid. Li Weijian put on his outer clothes, and together with Hongyu and Xiuying, carried a lantern and returned.

He should have parted ways with Baochai - Baochai could walk through the inner house - but unexpectedly, Baochai caught up with him as soon as he passed through the hall.

"Fourth brother Jian."

Sister Bao called out softly, and Li Weijian stopped and waited for a moment before she caught up with him.The two walked side by side. Li Weijian looked at her and said, "Sister Xue should wear more clothes. It's still cold at night at this time of year."

Baochai said: "It doesn't matter. Fourth brother Jian, my royal business has basically transferred out, and now I have a sum of money and I don't know how to spend it. I think there is not much profit in the bank account, so I might as well find a place with more profit. Maybe my family can buy some of Fourth Brother Jian’s stock?"

Li Weijian said: "Sister Xue has spoken, and there is nothing wrong with it."

"Then I'll buy 9 taels first. Is there any difficulty for Fourth Brother Jian?"

Li Weijian smiled and shook his head: "Everything has to change hands. It doesn't matter if Sister Xue buys more. You can't take advantage of outsiders."

Baochai's heart moved slightly, but her face seemed flat. She only bowed slightly and thanked him, and then changed the subject: "I have one more thing to ask of Fourth Brother Jian. I wonder if Fourth Brother Jian can help our family to connect with Yan Shilang? Brother's case, It's not a problem to keep hanging on. I discussed with my mother that no matter how much money it is, we have to withdraw it."

Li Weijian thought about it: "It's okay to pull the strings, but it's hard to say whether they can be removed. The Criminal Department's case files have been handed down from bottom to top, and there are many people who have had their hands on it. Young Secretary Kou may not be willing to cover up for the Xue family."

"We have to give it a try. Fourth brother Jian, don't worry. As long as we pull the strings, my mother, I, and Shao Sikou will be left to negotiate."

"okay."

While talking, Baochai had already reached the small courtyard in the northeast. Baochai stopped and turned sideways, saying with Yingying again: "In this case, I will thank you in advance. Fourth brother Jian, please come back quickly."

"Sister Xue, go slow."

Li Weijian stopped in front of the door and watched Baochai and his entourage go away. Only then did Shi Shiran enter his small courtyard.

Qingwen and Xiangling came out and were busy fetching water and serving tea. Li Weijian didn't drink much at the banquet. After sitting down and having a cup of tea, he suddenly understood something.

Although the previous Baochai had a cold temperament, he still had some popularity; in comparison, today's Baochai seems to have lost all that popularity.

She is already smart, but if she abandons her perceptual cognition, wouldn't she become the ruthless and charming person she is now?

As the second watch approached, Li Weijian, who was a little sleepy, washed up and got into bed.Qingwen was still on duty today. Li Weijian lay there for a long time, listening to Qingwen flipping back and forth like pancakes.

He couldn't help but said: "Why aren't you sleeping yet?"

"Did you disturb Fourth Master? I took a nap during the day, and I don't want to fall asleep now."

Li Weijian smiled and said, "Then come here and let's talk for a while."

"Oh." Qingwen responded, walking over quickly and getting into Li Weijian's bed.

Li Weijian naturally held the little girl in his arms and said, "Is it because of the physical contract?"

"A little bit," Qingwen said: "Fourth Master also knows that I was Grandma Lai's maid earlier. When I came to Fourth Master's room, Fourth Master always manipulated me, and I... I was also happy to stay in Fourth Master's room. In the room. But I met Aunt Lai earlier and said that she would transfer me to Master Bao’s room sooner or later."

After a pause, she said: "I don't want to go to Second Master Bao and Second Master Lian's room, but I feel sorry for Grandma Lai."

Li Weijian said: "Well, you don't have to think about it in the future. In a few days, your body deed will be in my hands, and you can't stop thinking about it."

"Yes." Qingwen responded happily.

Li Weijian asked again: "By the way, when will you give birth to your son?"

"Fourth Master wants to give me a baby?"

Li Weijian smiled and said, "I'll give you a day off, and I'll buy you some clothes and good looks. It's not too easy to take care of the rest."

Qingwen said happily: "March 22. I don't want anyone else. I just ask Fourth Master to accompany me and have a few drinks."

"Okay, I'll buy some sweet-scented osmanthus wine then. That wine is so drinkable."

Qingwen got into Li Weijian's arms and chuckled for a while. After moving a few times, she breathed evenly and fell asleep. …………………………

After Tan Chun gave birth, the next day Jia Zheng went to find Li Weijian and said that both the King of Beijing and the King of Nan'an were looking for Li Weijian to buy some shares in the water company. The Princess of Nan'an had also talked to Jia's mother yesterday morning.

Jia Zheng was too embarrassed to speak, so he only said a few words, and the rest was said by several Qing guests.

Li Weijian smiled and agreed, saying that he would go to the inner palace to transfer the ownership after the Qingming Festival.

When Jia Zheng looked at Li Weijian now, his disgust was slightly lessened, but he was still awkward.For Mr. Taoism, studying the classics is a serious matter. Unexpectedly, Li Weijian made his fortune by relying on evil ways.

Not only did he earn millions of dollars, but he also gained the favor of a saint, which made Jia Zheng a little embarrassed.

So, having said business, Li Weijian was sent out.

There was no smoke and fire in the house on this day, and the food was the snacks prepared in the kitchen yesterday. In line with the custom of Jinling, the capital began to eat cold food on the day before Qingming.

Another day passed, catching up with the Qingming Festival, but it was a big day for the Jia family.On this day, the whole family took carriages and horses to go outside the city to pay homage to their ancestors' graves. The next day, the Ningrong and Ningrong houses each worshiped their ancestors, and the Qingming Festival was finally over.

Li Weijian met his eldest sister Li Wan. Poor Li Wan's eyes were red and swollen, and she looked a little haggard.Jia Zhu passed away only three years ago, and Li Weijian really didn't know how to comfort him at the moment.

It would be fine if they were from a small family. The atmosphere at this time was naturally much more open than when Dashun was founded.The capital in the north was quite conservative, and the atmosphere in various places in the south of the Yangtze River had almost returned to what it was like in the late Ming Dynasty.

At this time, women from all over the Yangtze River still wore "demon clothes". Paddy field clothes and hundred-neck clothes were just ordinary. Weird clothes with sleeves larger than the knees and long coats covering the skirts were everywhere.

The etiquette system was restored when Dashun was founded, but now it has collapsed again after more than a hundred years.In the past, women had to "cover their faces" when traveling, but now they "walk around with their charming faces, exposed makeup, listen to sutras, repent, go to mountain temples, and hear their dirty deeds."

Women in the south of the Yangtze River formed societies everywhere, made public appearances, and even stayed in temples.What's more, some even raise noodles outside!

If Li Wan had married in the south of the Yangtze River, I'm afraid he wouldn't be like a dead tree.

Li Weijian didn't know how to comfort him for the time being, so he put the matter aside for now.After the Qingming Festival, Li Weijian became busy.

Early that morning, Li Weijian arrived at the inner palace early, and together with the stewards from the homes of Duke Zhen, Duke Li, Prince Beijing, and Prince Nan'an, transferred the shares.

The two princes bought 30 shares. The King of Beijing was the most generous and bought 50. The King of Nan'an was extremely cautious and only bought 15. Adding in the Jia family's [-] and the Xue family's [-], Li Weijian was able to make money in just one day. With a net worth of one million taels of silver!
Li Weijian didn't show much emotion on his face, but he was extremely considerate in his heart.It has been more than a year and a half since I came to Maoshan, and now I can be considered to have some financial resources.

After leaving the inner palace and saying goodbye to several stewards, Li Weijian was about to get on his horse when he suddenly saw a familiar figure coming with a smiling entourage.

"Eh? Zhou Changshi?"

Zhou An smiled and nodded: "Don't blame me for resurrecting. The prince had other instructions in the morning, so the time was delayed. Fortunately, it's still early, why not... let's transfer the ownership today?"

"It's easy to talk, students, but listen to Zhou Changshi's words."

Zhou An smiled and pointed at Li Weijian, and said: "I admire Fu Sheng very much. He is flexible and flexible, and has real talents and learning. It is the right time for the court to employ people. Fu Sheng will have a good future in the future. Come on,"

Zhou An said hello, and a eunuch came forward holding an ebony box. Zhou An took it and handed it to Li Weijian: "Check the resurrection point to see if it's right."

Li Weijian took it and said with a smile: "How dare students not trust Zhou Changshi?"

"Eh?" Zhou Changshi said: "Business is business. It involves 10 taels of silver. We have to figure it out face to face."

10 taels?The smile on Li Weijian's face did not change, but he began to curse in his heart. The original price of the 30 shares was 30 taels. These 10 taels were clearly used to cut off Li Weijian's flesh.

He thought carefully, how could King Zhongshun have the confidence to cut his own flesh?There are only two calculations, one is to buy the scholar; the other is to instruct the Ding brothers to take the lead.

But these two can at most ruin Li Weijian's reputation, and there is no real evidence at all.The scholar Li Weijian was in charge of the magistrates and magistrates, and he could be regarded as the head of the case when he took out the paper. However, he failed in the court examination, so according to the official practice, the great master appointed him as a scholar.

If there is really a calculation, the great master did not intervene at all, so there is no real evidence;
Secondly, the Ding brothers were also persuaded by Prince Zhongshun. How had Li Weijian ever showed up?
Let Wu Haiping take the lead?Even if Wu Haiping is willing to take the lead, it is just one-sided words and difficult to win people's trust.

However, if Prince Zhongshun is allowed to spread rumors, Li Weijian's reputation will be ruined.Not to mention whether he can participate in the Autumn Palace at that time, the Jia family will definitely not be able to stay any longer. How will he protect his eldest sister Li Wan then?
When Zhou An saw Li Weijian smiling and speechless, he half-smiled but said, "Do you have any objections to Fusheng? I made it clear that day. Buying shares at the original price of paying one to get three would not take advantage of Fusheng."

Li Weijian said: "Zhou Changshi was joking, how can the students have any objections? They just think that Wu Haiping is really useful. I wonder if Zhou Changshi can give up his love?"

Zhou Changshi said with a smile: "It's easy to say, I've been through it." He took out a document from his sleeve: "This ten-year employment contract will be sent to the resurrection."

"Okay, then Zhou Zhang Shi invites you."

"Haha, Resurrection is really capable of bending and stretching."

Li Weijian smiled on his face but cursed in his heart.Cutting one's own flesh is very good. King Zhongshun must be thinking that he can only eat this mute and suffer a loss, right?Okay, let’s just sit on the donkey and read the songbook, we’ll see!
When he came back, Li Weijian wrote his name upside down!

He entered the inner palace again and transferred 30 shares to the name of King Zhongshun. After leaving the inner palace, Zhou Ancai threw the document to Li Weijian lightly and then led the people away.

Wu Haiping was not allowed to enter due to his status, but he saw what happened earlier, so he came over and said worriedly: "Sir, is this... someone plotting against you?"

Li Weijian smiled and nodded: "Yes, someone tricked me. I lost 20 taels of silver."

"what?"

Li Weijian's smile did not fade, and he looked at Wu Haiping who was at a loss and said: "Haiping, these 20 taels of silver are all because of you. Master, I won't ask you to earn it back in the future, but at least you can't cheat me anymore."

"I -" Wu Haiping said anxiously: "Why are you talking about me again?"

"Tsk, think about it carefully?"

Wu Haiping was not stupid. After thinking about it for a while, he realized it. He suddenly looked confused and didn't know what to say.

Li Weijian sighed and raised his hand, Wu Haiping immediately ducked down.Slapping him hard on the shoulder, Li Weijian said earnestly: "You, take care of yourself from now on. Let's go home."

The two of them got on their horses and started riding.Wu Haiping felt uneasy and kept silent all the way.Li Weijian only thought for a moment and then laughed.

King Zhongshun has been pretending to be a grandson for more than ten years, and now he is a real grandson!With his current temperament, when the stock exchange opens in the future, how can this grandson not hold back?Oh, it will be time for the grandson to spit out his capital and profits!

(End of this chapter)