Red Mansion Huacai

Chapter 98
The meat is here!

The elder Jia She stroked his beard and pondered, glanced at Li Weijian briefly, and said with a smile: "My dear nephew, what happened last time..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Weijian said, "Uncle Shi almost forgot to mention my nephew. Did my aunt send away the servant who brought the wrong wine? It's not that my nephew is narrow-minded. A villain like this without a screwdriver, today I can get the wrong wine, but I won’t be able to keep it all tomorrow and get the wrong medicine. A family like Uncle Shi’s will definitely not be able to keep a villain like this who doesn’t know the rules.”

"This... is a punishment. It has been punished."

Jia She wanted to expose it, but Li Weijian held on and said, "Just punish me. I wonder who the servant's name is? Uncle Shi also knew that my nephew was fooled and almost made a big mistake. Looking back to this day When I got up, I still had lingering fears.”

Jia She immediately scolded Mrs. Xing bloody in his heart!Why did Li Weijian choke on his words at this time if something like this happened?

He only said vaguely: "My nephew, this matter has already been reported to the old lady. Besides, because my nephew is so close to me, how can I make my nephew suffer? And don't worry, this matter has been solved a long time ago. My nephew told me. That piece of shit was sent out early."

After a brief pause, without waiting for Li Weijian to ask, he changed the subject: "Speaking of which, my nephew and my daughter..."

Take the Spring Festival as an example?How could Li Weijian be caught by Jia She?

Immediately he said: "Uncle Shi, my second sister and I have always treated each other with courtesy and have never exceeded the rules. A few days ago, my second sister was not feeling well. My nephew went to visit her a few times, but she was always accompanied by maids. "

Jia She's heart sank, thinking to himself that this Li Weijian really didn't get involved in anything, which would be difficult.So he said casually: "My dear nephew, you are too worried. You and Yingchun... as elders are happy to see the results."

Li Weijian stood up suddenly when he heard this, frowned and cupped his hands and said: "Uncle Shi's words make no sense. This important matter of marriage depends on the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. My nephew has read the books of sages since he was a child. How can he teach and receive it privately?" Uncle, please don’t mention it again, my nephew will just not go see my second sister from now on."

"Eh? No, my nephew is too preoccupied." Beads of sweat broke out on Jia She's forehead. He wanted to get angry, but he wanted to ask someone for help at this time, so he had to accompany him and said carefully: "The rules in this world are not as important as human relations. Far from it. Not to mention, my brother and the Jia Wang family...and Lian'er and Feng Geer, haven't they all grown up together since childhood? They know each other well, and the husband and wife are harmonious, and the elders are also convinced by it. "

Li Weijian pondered without saying a word, as if he was weighing.

Jia She said, "Come on, I don't care how you interact with Yingchun from now on."

Li Weijian breathed a sigh of relief and cupped his hands pretending to be frowning.

At this moment, the elder Jia She could no longer keep his composure and said, "My dear nephew, I came to visit you in a hurry, but actually I have something to ask for from your worthy nephew."

Li Weijian frowned, cupped his hands and said, "Uncle Shi, what are you talking about? Just tell me if you have anything to do. My nephew will definitely go through fire and water."

A smile appeared on Jia She's face, and then Li Weijian added: "Except for borrowing money, just ask for the rest."

"This..." The elder blinked: "Why do you hear this... my nephew seems to have no money to spare?"

Li Weijian observed the words and expressions, and suddenly realized that the elder must have lost money in the stock market.So he said with a bitter face: "I don't know, Uncle Shi, but from the previous transfer of shares, I only kept a small amount of money, and most of the rest was donated."

"That's not right. Didn't my nephew only donate 100 million taels?"

Huh?Where did Jia She learn this?

Li Weijian said: "To be honest with Uncle Shi, the 100 million was donated to the saint. If the saint gets it, King Zhongyong must not be short of him, right? My old mentor has repeatedly supported me, so my nephew must express his gratitude, right? Uncle Shi, even though Go and find out, my nephew spent 10 taels of silver on that calligraphy and painting shop alone."

"Then...how much do you have left?"

Li Weijian smiled bitterly and said: "I originally had a hundred thousand dollars, but no, I bought General Shenwu's villa in Xiangshan some time ago, and also bought General Fengen's residence. Now I only have eighteen thousand dollars left." Keep it for self-defense."

Jia She couldn't believe it, but he nodded and said: "It's not easy for a good nephew."

"Yeah yeah."

The two of them pondered for a long time without speaking.Jia She couldn't hold it back anymore, looked around, and lowered his voice and said, "My dear nephew, I have something private to say here. Please take a look..."

Li Weijian heard that Xian knew the elegant meaning, and immediately ordered Qingwen and others to retreat first.Several maids came out of the hall, and there were only two people left inside. The eldest man, Jia Shecai, said: "Well, I've been a bit short on money recently. I wonder if I can borrow some from my nephew."

"This... I wonder how much Uncle Shi wants?"

Jia She thought for a while and made an 'eight' sign.

"Ten taels?"

"8000 taels." Jia She couldn't laugh or cry.

"This……"

Li Weijian was in trouble, so Jia She thought for a while and said, "I'll borrow it for ten days and a half, and I'll pay it back in due time. If my nephew is worried, I'll sign and post the IOU immediately."

Li Weijian said: "That's Uncle Shi. That's all. It's rare for Uncle Shi to open his mouth. It's difficult for me, so I have to stick to Uncle Shi. Wait a moment, Uncle Shi."

With that said, Li Weijian got up and went to the study.

Jia She let out a long breath and thought to himself that when he got the money later, he would have to get back the lost money.

After a while, Li Weijian Shi Shiran returned. A stack of banknotes was placed on the table, and he placed it in front of Jia She along with the pen and ink.

When Jia She passed by, Li Weijian smiled bitterly and said, "Uncle Shi also knows that I don't have much money. This... how about we put villains first and then gentlemen?"

Jia She said with a straight face: "Can I still default on my debt?"

Li Weijian just kept bowing and said nothing.

Jia She grinded his teeth secretly, finally picked up a pen and wrote the IOU, signed and pushed it over, then casually took the stack of banknotes in his hand, and after a little calculation, his face brightened.

After lingering for a while, Shi Shiran led the people away.

Li Weijian sent Jia She out of the door, turned around and called Hong Yu, saying, "Go and look around to see how much money the master has lost today."

"Hey." Hongyu responded and walked out of the door with lotus steps.

Li Weijian returned to the hall and saw Qingwen picking up the leftover tea.He leaned over with a smile and said, "I haven't finished what I just said."

Qingwen was thinking a lot now. She was not angry for any other reason, but because she really didn't like Siqi.

Seeing Li Weijian smiling and accompanying him cautiously, he felt a lot of thoughts in his heart, and said angrily: "Fourth Master is a measured man, but he can't be too soft-hearted in the future. Today he is a chess player, and tomorrow he will be a decent cat and dog." Follow this example, can Fourth Master take care of it?"

Li Weijian said solemnly: "There must be nothing else to do." Qingwen hummed, and when she was about to pick up the tea cup and leave, Li Weijian quickly grabbed her arm, and Qingwen raised her eyes to see what was coming.Li Weijian said warmly: "I know you are thinking of me wholeheartedly. Although it is a bit early, I might as well leave these words here for now. I will definitely give you a status in the future."

Qingwen lowered her head, and warmth suddenly surged in her heart.She had been rubbing elbows with Li Weijian since early in the morning, and it was... like that. She never thought about leaving Li Weijian.Because he responded in an inaudible whisper.

He let go of his hand, and Qingwen glanced at Li Weijian again with a coquettish look. Then she burst into laughter, holding the teacup and twisting the water snake's waist.

After a while, Hongyu came back and told the news he had heard as he got closer.When he heard that the eldest master owed 4000 taels of silver, Li Weijian's face did not move, but he began to feel secretly happy in his heart.

Looking at the situation just now, I'm afraid the eldest man has become red-eyed and has become a complete gambler.After borrowing money from myself, I will definitely go to the stock market to compete again.It's a pity that the eldest man is unlucky. At this moment, King Zhongshun is already a turtle in the urn, let alone Li Weijian. I am afraid that even King Zhongyong will not miss such a good opportunity!
The old man still expects to use the borrowed 8000 taels to double the book?Oh, I'm afraid I'll owe more money this time.

"That's right, I will credit you with credit."

Hong Yu smiled and walked away. Li Weijian was just thinking about how to control Jia She when the silly girl Xiu Ying came closer.

"Son."

"Ok?"

Xiu Ying said aggrievedly: "I can't find my oil can."

Li Weijian blinked, coughed and said, "Have you looked carefully? It might have fallen into the cracks of the bed."

Xiu Ying shook her head and said, "I moved the bed and looked carefully during the day, but there was nothing there."

Um...I almost forgot, Xiu Ying's strength is not much weaker than him.

Li Weijian said vaguely: "If you lose it, just lose it. There is no need for the left or right."

"There's a bunch of money."

Seeing Xiang Ling coming slowly, Li Weijian said quickly: "Stop talking, I'll just replenish it for you later."

Only then did Xiu Ying leave happily.

Li Weijian breathed a sigh of relief. Then he remembered that he had forgotten to ask Xiu Ying where he bought the whale oil.

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Suddenly, Li Weijian knew that King Zhongyong might not be able to hold on any longer, so he rushed to the inner palace by car as early as possible.

After passing the sign and entering the inner palace, Dr. Liang came over to greet him when he arrived in front of the second hall. He said with a smile: "Li Xiucai, the prince has been waiting for a long time. I'm afraid that if you don't come, the prince will send someone to look for you." .”

Li Weijian smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you didn't go to the morning court today?"

Doctor Liang stretched out his hand to greet you, and said as he walked: "Your Majesty has taken leave of absence. Important matters are coming soon, so we must take care of this person first."

Li Weijian nodded with a smile and followed Dr. Liang into the second hall. He looked up and saw King Zhongyong walking back and forth impatiently with his hands behind his hands.

He caught a glimpse of Li Weijian and without waiting for him to salute, he raised his hand and said, "Fu Sheng has finally arrived..." After a pause, King Zhongyong frowned and said, "Why is Fu Sheng so mature? I didn't even sleep well last night, how could I see Fu Sheng?" As if you don’t care?”

Li Weijian cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial government is bound to win this time, so why worry about it?"

Just kidding, if the inner government is dismissed, this is equivalent to the referee dismissing the game. How can we lose?
The Zhongyong King frowned and said: "I spent some money before, but I came forward to mobilize some silver taels from various bank accounts, and collected a total of 800 million taels of cash... I can't pay for the resurrection, right?"

Li Weijian said solemnly: "If we lose the money, the prince can take the student's head."

King Zhongyong was stunned, blinked and said: "Don't make trouble, how can you pay for the resurrection with just a little money? Come on, now that you have said that, it is a good idea. There is only half an hour left, let's do it now lets go."

Li Weijian had no choice but to accept the order.

In order to cover their eyes and ears, the two of them did not ask the carriage to accompany them. They walked to the teahouse diagonally opposite the Exchange and asked to sit in a private room facing the street.

Li Weijian had already listed how to operate it, and his subordinate officials would handle it.The two sat opposite each other, ordered tea and snacks, chatted casually, and waited for the market to open today.

This is not an exaggeration, but the eldest man, Jia She, spent his breakfast early in the morning and rushed to the stock exchange before the market opened.

The water sign hanging outside showed that the last price yesterday was one tael and eight cents.Jia She stared at the water sign and secretly gritted his teeth. Unless he was tricked by King Zhongshun, how could he humble himself and ask for Li Weijian?
After reciting silently several times, "Be calm in every big event", the eldest man let out a sigh of relief. By chance, the Zhongshun Prince's carriage arrived in front of the exchange.

The guards put down their stools and opened the curtains. King Zhongshun and his chief minister Zhou Anshi got out of the car. Zhou An caught a glimpse of Jia She in the crowd and suddenly sneered, turning his head and whispering a few words to King Zhongshun. .

King Zhongshun looked sideways at the general coming over, glanced at Jia She with a smile but not a smile, then walked slowly toward the exchange with his head held high and his hands behind his back.

Jia She was furious and scolded these two eighteen generations of ancestors in his heart. However, the situation was stronger than others. The loyal and obedient king was wealthy and wealthy, which he could not compare with.For the current plan, only by following the trend can we return to our roots.

The identity of King Zhongshun was there. Even though it was still a while before the market opened, the clerk of the exchange let go of the obstruction and respectfully invited his party to enter first.

At about midnight, the clerks who were blocking the door opened their doors, and Jia She led a few servants and swarmed into the exchange along with the crowd.

The shares of the water company are now only [-] cents, which is really cheap.There was a lot of discussion around, everyone said that they were afraid that the stock price was about to hit bottom and that it could not fall any further.

The elder Jia She heard everyone's words and suddenly felt thoughtful in his heart.Isn’t this stock market just like big fish eating small fish, and small fish eating shrimps?

If such a poor man says that the stock price will rise, then if King Zhongshun wants to make money, there is no way that the stock price will have to fall!

At this time, the market has already opened, and the situation of the water card has not changed even after a stick of incense.

Jia She clenched his fists, his heart beating wildly in his chest.King Zhongshun is so wealthy that he is afraid that he will smash the plate after the game. At that time, he will only be able to eat the scraps. He can't even eat the scraps if someone backhands him... Youdao is too brave. The older ones will starve to death, while the younger ones will be timid. Wealth and honor can be found in danger!
Jia She gritted his teeth and ordered the servant beside him to push aside the crowd and went straight to the desk of Shuntian Mansion.

The clerk recognized Jia She and asked, "Is General Jia here to pay back the money?"

Jia She snorted coldly, took out a roll of banknotes from his sleeve, threw it on the table, and said, "Don't be in a hurry to pay back the money. Let's borrow some stocks first."

Several clerks from Shuntian Mansion looked at each other, not knowing what to do for a while.

Jia She said angrily: "What's going on? Are you afraid that I won't be able to afford the repayment? Let's borrow it quickly. Don't delay me from making money!"

(End of this chapter)