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Chapter 238 Promise (please subscribe)

When Xue Baochai returned home, he didn't expect his brother Xue Pan to be there.

"Brother, didn't you say you were going to the south to transport food?"

By this time, she and her mother, Aunt Xue, had become accustomed to Xue Pan traveling away from home from time to time.

At first, I was still a little worried, fearing that Xue Pan would get into trouble outside and get into an accident.

But as time goes by and the number of times increases, I gradually feel relieved.

It's not that Xue Pan has changed his temper, but that the guards around him are strong enough.

According to him, he has seen the dangers of the world. Naturally, you have to ensure your own safety when you go out. Otherwise, what's the point of making so much money?

Aunt Xue was naturally filled with joy and thought this was the right thing to think.

Only Xue Baochai was doubtful, knowing that such an idea was definitely not something his brother could understand.

If he doesn't suffer a bloody scalp or suffers a few big losses, it's strange that his brother would care about it.

Of course, she didn't get to the bottom of it, as long as her brother went out with enough guards.

"Hey, when it comes to transporting grain from the south, just have your subordinates in charge!"

Xue Pan waved his hand and said disapprovingly: "I have to do everything myself. Why do I have so many stewards?"

"Anyway, we already have experience. If the quantity of food is not enough, then we will be held accountable. Which manager would dare to fool me?"

Of course, purchasing food is not that simple. There are many ways to do it, so there is no need to explain them all.

"Well, my brother happens to be celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at home!"

Xue Baochai did not doubt that he was there, and said with a chuckle: "My mother talks about it every day!" ’

"Ahem, actually I have something to say when I come back!"

Xue Pan didn't beat around the bush and said directly: "About my sister's marriage!"

"Oh, do you have any other ideas about Baochai's marriage?"

Now, Aunt Xue became interested and at the same time quite vigilant.

Doesn’t she still know what Xue Pan’s temperament is?

It’s true that I don’t have anything to say to my family, but it’s true that I’m not very bright and can easily be fooled.

Xue Baochai was shy, but had no intention of leaving. After all, it was a lifelong matter.

"Mother, what do you think of Brother Cong?"

Xue Pan didn't give in and asked directly: "Is this the one who just left the Rong Mansion?"

"Brother Cong from the main room of Rong Mansion?"

Aunt Xue's face suddenly turned cold, she shook her head and said, "I think it's very ordinary!"

Xue Baochai was also quite disappointed in her heart, but she didn't show it at all on her face.

"Why is it just average?"

Xue Pan was dissatisfied and said: "Brother Cong's martial arts skills are quite impressive. He would be among the top ones in the hall!"

"How old is he at this time? There is still a lot of room for improvement in the future!"

"What's the use of being strong in martial arts?"

Aunt Xue said rudely: "You also said that Brother Cong is hanging out in front of the hall!"

"As an elder brother, you can't let your sister marry a so-called master who is messing around in the world, right?"

"Look, I almost forgot to say that!"

Xue Pan patted his head and said with a smile: "Mother, brother Cong will participate in the martial arts competition this year!"

"With his knowledge and martial arts skills, if nothing else, he still has a good chance of becoming a martial arts scholar!"

"If everything goes well, if you become a Martial Jinshi, you will be able to become a third-class guard in the palace, with a rank of fifth-grade, and you will be at least a seventh-grade official when you are released!"

"Really, don't fool me!"

Aunt Xue was surprised and frowned: "If that's the case, it's not impossible to consider it!"

Don't blame her for reality. With the Xue family's wealth, the son-in-law must have an official status. Otherwise, what's the point?

"What did I lie to my mother for?"

Xue Pan said dissatisfied: "Don't I want my sister to marry a good family?"

"Brother Cong and I have known each other for several years. This guy is an honest man!"

"The key is that I left the government very early to study, and I didn't contract the bad habits of Rongfu!"

"As far as I know, he has been practicing martial arts since he was more than seven years old. He is still practicing military martial arts passed down by Ning Guogong. He has been practicing for almost six years now. He is quite powerful!"

"As for the guards around me, they were able to compete with the White Lotus Sect masters, but in the end, none of them was a match for Brother Cong!"

Aunt Xue and even Xue Baochai were stunned for a while.

If it weren't for Xue Pan's introduction, how would they know this?

The interactions with Jia Cong can be said to be pitiful. If he hadn't known that there was such a number one in the Rong Mansion's main house, Xue Pan would probably not have known who it was even if he named him.

"It's so powerful, why doesn't Rong Mansion pay attention to it?"

Aunt Xue reacted and asked curiously: "Listen to what you mean, Brother Cong's strength is quite good!"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          except for the one who was born with jade, how can the Rong family pay attention to the other children, especially Or an inconspicuous bastard?"

Xue Pan sneered and said, "Brother Cong's situation can be known with just a little investigation!"

"But through the second brother Lian leaving the house, whether it is Mr. Pardon or the old lady, have you paid attention to it?"

Aunt Xue nodded. She also knew the situation in Rong Mansion relatively well.

Almost every day, I either stay in Rongqing Hall or whisper to Mrs. Wang, so I naturally understand the character and behavior of these two Rongfu bosses.

"Your aunt said that Baoyu and Baochai..."

"Mom, stop talking nonsense, do you think it's possible?"

Xue Pan laughed out loud, interrupted his mother's words, and said angrily: "I guess in my aunt's heart, if Baochai wants to marry Baoyu, she must have at least one million taels of silver as a dowry!"

"Of course, if we can really become a legal wife, our family won't be able to afford a million taels of silver. As an elder brother, I am still willing to give it a try!"

"The key is, my aunt definitely didn't say that she wants my sister to be Baoyu's wife, so don't mention it!"

This statement was quite straightforward, and it revealed the fact that Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai were least willing to face.

Aunt Xue's face was very ugly, but she did not blame Xue Pan for speaking out of her mind.

This was also what worried her the most. She really thought she couldn't tell that her sister, Mrs. Wang, used her daughter Xue Baochai as a spare tire, and she was just taking a chance.

Xue Baochai's body swayed slightly, her head lowered, and no one could see her expression at this time.

"Mom, sister, don't be angry, I am telling the truth!"

Xue Pan later realized something was wrong, patted his mouth gently, and said with a wry smile: "After all, my sister is older, even older than Baoyu!"

"That guy Baoyu can afford it, but my sister's flower letters have only lasted a few years, so I really can't afford it!"

"Don't listen to what my aunt said. After the two families get married, it will bring me some benefits. In this way, I will deceive my mother and sister!"

Speaking of this, Xue Pan lowered his voice and said: "If Yuan Bin really had the ability, Mr. Zheng would not be silent until now. He is his biological father!"

"Brothers Baoyu and Lian will be next, and then it will be my turn. The day lilies are already cold!"

"But at the moment, our family's business and the imperial merchant's business are all fine. The Household Department is assisted by Brother Lian, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs can directly contact Xiang Daiquan in the Daming Palace through the Ning Mansion!"

"All our Xue family has to pay is money. Is our family short of money?"

"As for restoring the glory of our ancestors, don't we still have Brother Huan to help guide me? If it hadn't been for that bastard Jia Shifei last time, I might be Ziweishen now!"

"Really, when mother is thinking about my sister's marriage, don't think about how to do my best. The relationship here is already strong enough. I can't imitate those Yangzhou salt merchants and get together with the court bosses. Maybe it's for sure. One little commotion and it’s over!”

Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai were shocked in their hearts and opened their eyes wide in disbelief.

Seeing Xue Pan's confident face, it was clear that what he just said was not a lie, and he felt relieved.

Xue Baochai's eyes immediately turned red, but his head was lowered and he was not noticed.

Ever since the mother and son came to Beijing in panic, the burden of maintaining and continuing the family has been on their shoulders.

Sometimes, she felt like she was being squeezed and couldn't breathe, but she could only grit her teeth and persevere.

When she was in Jinling, she was also a proud daughter of heaven, even the daughter of the prefect did not look down upon her.

But when he arrived in the capital, he was trying to please the Rong Mansion. Didn't he want to make the Xue family more stable in the capital?

She originally thought that her brother was still so confused, but she knew that he knew everything and asked her not to work so hard anymore. She was so excited that it was hard to describe.

"Then as you said before, is Brother Cong really that suitable?"

Aunt Xue was still concerned about her daughter. After she calmed down, she asked curiously: "Why do you suddenly want to kiss your sister? I've never seen you so active before!"

"To be honest with mother, it was Brother Huan who asked me to ask!"

Xue Pan said bluntly: "Once brother Cong is admitted to the Wu Jinshi, he will not be able to make the decision on his own marriage. The pardon master will definitely intervene forcibly!"

"According to Brother Huan, in order to avoid trouble in the future, it is best to make a decision in advance!"

Hearing this, the dissatisfaction on Aunt Xue's face dissipated, and she nodded and said: "Brother Huan's consideration is more realistic, but is Brother Cong really sure of passing the Wu Jinshi exam?"

After all, it was related to Xue Baochai's life-long event, and she didn't dare to be careless in the slightest.

"That's for sure!"

Xue Pan said with a smile: "Didn't I tell you that brother Cong is practicing the martial arts skills passed down by Ning Guogong? Mother doesn't think it's cabbage, right?"

"Not to mention anything else, as long as Brother Cong has one-tenth of the skills of Duke Xianning, he will be able to gain a foothold in the military and develop well!"

"Why is it the inheritance of Duke Xianning and not the inheritance of Duke Xianrong?"

Aunt Xue asked subconsciously, but as soon as she said the words, she knew she had asked a stupid question.

It’s not like she didn’t know the situation in Rong Mansion, so how could she give a bastard like Brother Cong so many resources?

Sure enough, Xue Pan chuckled and said, "I know about this!"

"Brother Huan was looking for Brother Lian at first, but no news came back for a long time!"

"Later, I had no choice but to ask Jia Rong from the Ning Mansion for help. Unexpectedly, Jia Rong was very talkative and generously gave Brother Huan all the military commander inheritance and battlefield experience notes of Duke Ning!"

"If he hadn't been successful in martial arts, how could Brother Cong have grown so tall and strong at such a young age? He's no worse than me in stature. The tendons all over his body are no joke!"

"Well, sister, it's best to give an answer as soon as possible. Brother Huan only gave him a short time to think about it!"

(End of this chapter)