Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 253: Each Has Its Own Action
"None of them is a good person!" Jia Lian in the sedan chair cursed, but he had to hold back his tone. It was really uncomfortable.

Emperor Chenghui was relatively good, except that he liked to conduct obedience tests. This is a more academic term, and our ancestors generally called this kind of behavior "calling a deer a horse."

This was an era when information was transmitted slowly, and people were used to the slow pace. They would not deal with anything until it was out of control. In other words, when things were transmitted to the capital and before the emperor, they were already out of control.

When you look at things from the perspective of a ruler, you can understand many strange things.

Because what rulers fear most is instability, the primary goal of any policy is stability.

Stability means the advanced cancer of path dependence, which means that once things happen, we are bound to be caught off guard.

If you don't believe me, go and see the panic of the cabinet elders and the anger of Emperor Chenghui. The death of a few hundred people is actually nothing. In the eyes of the emperor and cabinet elders, irrelevant people are just numbers. In other words, many people have been expelled from the human race in the eyes of the emperor and cabinet elders. Some conscientious scholars often use "grass" and "common people" when recording the times in words.

Jia Lian is probably the only dignitary in this era who dares not use such words. He knows too well the power of the lower class once it is awakened. Of course, some people in certain fields insist on being shit-eating dogs, and the logic that poor people = bitches is always used.

Jia Lian rarely rides in a sedan chair. At first, he always thought that sedan chairs were a symbol of treating people like animals. Later, Jia Lian realized that he was being hypocritical. The thing you disdain is the livelihood of several people in another family.

So what? Change the world?

Sorry, Jia Lian felt that he was incapable of doing this. After coming to this world, he had come up with so many ideas, but the ones that were finally accepted were those that could see short-term benefits. The so-called planning for eternity was nothing more than a pretentious phrase by scholars, and in reality it was a joke.

Again, I can understand you, but that doesn’t mean I accept your behavior and ideas.

Emperor Chenghui is like this. Even if Jia Lian comes to the rescue, he will still test him right after.

Well, Jia Lian is not that cynical. The emperor is a creature that cannot be judged by common sense.

As long as the country objectively gets better little by little, Jia Lian can accept some things he doesn't like.

In the materialist's concept, the earth revolves around the sun, and the sun also revolves in the Milky Way.

The Great Zhou Dynasty seemed to revolve around Emperor Chenghui, but in fact it was the rentier J class that revolved around the emperor, either supporting or opposing him.

The lower class people care more about what they will eat next. If they are lucky, they can eat less wild vegetables and more grains.

"I am an ordinary, vulgar person!" After completing his self-definition, Jia Lian was carried into the master bedroom amidst shouting and screaming. Under Wang Xifeng's worried eyes, Jia Lian sat up.

"Don't cry, I was just pretending." Jia Lian said this, Wang Xifeng was stunned at first, then she laughed, and her nose started to bubble. She turned her head and wiped it off quickly, and when she looked back, she was surprised: "I was scared to death."

Jia Lian patiently told her: "You have to pretend to be sick. Tomorrow is the birthday party of the Emperor, and I really don't want to go."

Wang Xifeng was not concerned about these things, but instead asked about what happened during the day.

When Jia Lian mentioned the White Lotus Rebellion and the attack on Xihua Gate, Wang Xifeng exclaimed, "Oh my God!"

After a while of chattering, Jia Lian mentioned the promise made by Emperor Chenghui and Queen Zhou, and Wang Xifeng was overjoyed.

Although the autumn heat is fierce, the temperature in Beijing drops a lot after nightfall and it becomes much more comfortable.

After bathing and changing his clothes, Jia Lian went to the study alone, as there were many things he needed to think through.

For example, the emperor’s birthday is also a test of obedience.

Jia Lian had no idea what happened in the palace afterwards, and it wouldn't matter if he knew. What he wanted most was to become less conspicuous.

Ping'er came in, spanked Xiangling's butt while she was reading, and scolded her with a smile: "Is this how you serve me?"

Xiangling did not refute, but Jia Lian spoke to her: "I'll let her play."

Ping Er came over and said with a smile: "You just spoil her, sooner or later she will climb over you." She snatched the palm leaf fan from Jia Lian's hand and fanned him. If someone else said this, Jia Lian would not care, but if Ping Er said it, Jia Lian would think wrongly.

At the beginning, Ping'er was very conservative, but after being forced to sit on it by Jia Lian, she couldn't control herself.

When Ping'er met Jia Lian's gaze, she didn't understand, but she could read his expression. She gently pushed with her waist and said, "It's still early!"

Jia Lian was in a good mood and didn't care about anything else. He said to Xiangling, "Take your book and go back to your room to read it slowly. The gate is locked! It's time to rest." Ping'er wanted to run but was held. Her waist seemed to have bearings. She changed her position flexibly and sat on his lap, sighing, "Miss has told you many times that you should take care of yourself."

Jia Lian was silent for a moment, and after thinking for a long time he could not think of any other more fun way to waste his time.

What's wrong with coming back at night to have some fun under the pretext of having more children after enduring so much stress outside during the day?
Xiangling had learned her lesson and stood at the door and said, "Master, the gate is locked."

Ping'er never understood why Jia Lian always left a piece of bellyband for her. Since the master likes it, then keep it.

Compared to Wang Xifeng who always acts like a fish out of water, Ping'er can always recover quickly and get up to clean up the situation.

When Jia Lian was in his sage state, Ping'er would curl up quietly in his arms, unlike Guixiang, who would always gossip.

Wang Xifeng likes to compare which daughter-in-law is better in the past and how she is now, so that she can make them look good the next time they meet.

When she woke up one night, Ping'er was gone, which was not as good as Guixiang. It can only be said that Guixiang understood Jia Lian's preferences.

The reason why Jia Lian always sleeps in when Guixiang is on duty is found, and the case is solved!

The slow and leisurely Tai Chi does not look like a form of boxing that can kill people. Only those who really practice it know how difficult it is to make light things look heavy.

At the breakfast table, Wang Xifeng appeared sideways with her belly bulging and her hands on her waist. When she saw Jia Lian, she smiled happily and said, "The Princess of Nan'an County sent a visiting card, saying that she would stay for a few days. The old lady was so happy that she drank an extra bowl of porridge for breakfast." Jia Lian's eyes stayed on Guixiang, who followed behind him with her neck shrunk like a quail.

Jia Lian heard another meaning in this, put down his chopsticks and asked: "Oh, how did the old lady arrange it?"

"What else can we do? The two sisters can live in the same yard. There are always empty yards around, and there are people to clean up every day. The old lady also said that the two of them were close friends, but they gradually saw each other less and less after they got married. The old lady also said that when my grandfather was still alive, it was common for the families of the two families to live in each other's homes."

Jia Lian hummed, picked up his chopsticks and continued.

After breakfast, Wang Xifeng went off again in a hurry, not feeling tired even with a bulging stomach. Jia Lian shouted at her back, "Guixiang, stay. I have something to tell you."

Wang Xifeng paused obviously, and then quickly continued walking forward.

Jia Lian looked at Guixiang who was approaching, and touched his face behind him: "Did I embarrass you?"

Guixiang smiled and shook her head: "No, it was just a few old guys in front of the lady who said some gossip."

Jia Lian was silent for a while and said, "Go and call everyone here." Guixiang shook her head and said, "Second Master, don't want it!"

Jia Lian ignored her, came out to take a look, and saw Lai Wang's family in the corridor. He raised his hand to signal her to come over.

Lai Wang's wife came over quickly, and Jia Lian asked her, "Are all the women in this courtyard under your command?"

Lai Wang's wife saw that he looked unhappy, and then saw Gui Xiang following him with an anxious look, and quickly explained: "I am just running errands for the master and the mistress."

"Do you still remember what I said when I first came in?"

Lai Wang's wife nodded vigorously: "Remember, you must follow the rules."

Jia Lian looked back at Guixiang and saw her shaking her head. He then turned back to Lai Wang's wife and said, "Go and tell those women who often gossip in front of Auntie to slap themselves ten times. Watch them do it. If they don't do it well, come back and report."

Lai Wang's wife left in a hurry. She saw her son flirting with a maid at the door. She was so angry that she kicked him, took off his shoes and beat him hard. Lai Long was beaten so hard that he ran away with his head in his hands, crying out: "Why did I do something wrong and you beat me?"

Lai Wang's wife was tired from beating him, so she put on her shoes and said, "Think about it carefully, what are the rules!"

Having beaten her own son, Lai Wang's wife would not be lenient towards her colleagues. She first went to see Wang Xifeng and told her Jia Lian's order. Wang Xifeng frowned slightly and said, "If they continue to gossip, I will pull out their tongues. They don't know any rules. I have been with you for nothing all these years."

Wang Xifeng would not think that Jia Lian was wrong. How could Jia Lian be wrong? Especially when the baby in her belly, regardless of gender, was not born, she would lose a title. Didn't you see Wang Xifeng raise her chin a little higher when facing people today? Jia Lian would definitely be worried if he saw it. How can he look at people with his nose from now on?

Lai Wang's wife got permission and called all the gossipers she had noted down. They were still not convinced, so Lai Wang's wife said slowly, "Go on, go on, go on, go on. Otherwise, your tongues will be pulled out and you won't be able to say anything."

Lai Wang's wife was good at flattering people. After everyone was calmed down, she asked someone to invite Ping'er and Guixiang over.

Then there was a crackling sound of someone slapping himself in the face in the yard.

This incident made everyone in the Jia family understand one thing: Guixiang was a concubine, certified by Jia Lian, and therefore she was of a higher rank.

Every era has its own internal factors. Jia Lian will of course just go along with it and will not try to counterattack.

"Second Master, how do you pronounce this word?" Xiangling came over with a book to ask for advice. Jia Lian took a look and said, "Mu Ai Chen Chen, this word is pronounced as Ai."

Xiangling naturally picked up the pen and wrote the word on the white paper. The little girl has been studying and writing very hard recently, and her handwriting has been very good, except that her strength is a little lacking. Her handwriting is beautiful, and she has put a lot of effort in it.

Jia Lian was a bit of a hindrance on the chair, so Xiangling sat there out of habit. She knew who had taught her to do this, and it was definitely not something she was born with.

Jia Lian waited until she finished writing before asking, "Don't do it in front of others next time."

Xiangling showed her attachment to Jia Lian, rubbing her face in her palm before moving aside. You can say she was intentional, but also unintentional, just natural. This invisibly aggravated Jia Lian's guilt.

The Princess of Nan'an County was very quick. The visiting card sent in the morning arrived in the afternoon. She also brought her eldest daughter-in-law and eldest granddaughter.

Jia's mother came out to greet them and brought them in. After some pleasantries, the Princess of Nan'an County took the initiative to say that the old prince was in poor health and could not go to congratulate the emperor on his birthday. Jia's mother didn't understand what she said and smiled calmly. However, Wang Xifeng, who was standing by, seemed to be thinking about something. Soon, Wang Xifeng found an excuse to come back and learned that Jia Lian was in the study, so she came in directly.

When she entered the room, she saw Xiangling taking a nap on a recliner, Jia Lian fanning himself beside her, holding a book in his hand, and fanning Xiangling from time to time. Wang Xifeng was annoyed for a while, but she didn't get angry. She didn't dare to mess with someone Jia Lian cared about.

Hearing the noise, Jia Lian looked up and saw that it was Wang Xifeng, followed by Guixiang and Ping'er. He thought to himself: What a tight defense!

You’re just afraid that others will eat one more bite, right?
But just keep this in mind. When a man is strong enough, many things don't need to be explained specifically.

It’s not that there are no strong and independent women, but most women admire the strong.

Those so-called misogynists hate men because they are poor, and they treat even their own fathers the same.

Ping'er and Guixiang were very tactful. One went to serve tea while the other went to fan.

Wang Xifeng mentioned the story of the Princess of Nan'an County. Jia Lian nodded and said, "Well, the old prince has not been alive for two years."

Wang Xifeng was confused. How were they connected?

Then he talked about another matter: "A few days ago, the Princess of Dongping sent me an invitation, saying that she would celebrate her birthday on the eighth day of next month, and invited all the old sisters to come and hang out. Do you want to go?"

Jia Lian said calmly: "You can refuse her offer because of your physical condition. If she is sincere, she will come to you on her own initiative."

Wang Xifeng still didn't understand, but she didn't ask any more questions and just did as she was told.

After dinner, Jia Lian was walking in the courtyard, walking slowly with his hands behind his back. A little maid came in front of him, walking very quickly. If Jia Lian had not been quick, she would have bumped into him.

When Jia Lian saw Xiren clearly, he laughed and said, "You are not with Baoyu, why are you running around?"

Xiren blushed in anxiety and said, "I, I, I..." before running behind the rockery.

Jia Lian was silent for a moment, recalled a scene from "Jin Ping Mei", and subconsciously looked for a branch.

They continued walking, and after they had walked a distance, Xiren came out from behind a cluster of flowers, her face burning with embarrassment.

I haven't seen Jia Zhen for a while, and I don't know if he is well. This time Jia Zhen did not come out to greet me.

Jia Zhen looked very haggard, he had lost a lot of weight, and his breathing was very rapid.

Jia Lian stepped forward and asked, "Have you ever seen the imperial physician?"

Jia Zhen sighed and said, "Why didn't you see it? They said that I should take care of it slowly and give up drinking and sex in the future. How can I live like this?"

Jia Lian glanced at Jia Zhen again and saw that he was yawning repeatedly, so he asked, "It's the Emperor's birthday, has Brother Zhen gone to give a gift?"

Jia Zhen said, "Of course I have to go there in person. By the way, what happened yesterday?"

I didn't expect this guy to ask now. It shows how much he has changed.

"What can happen? A few ignorant thieves can be killed with a backhand. Have a good rest, brother Zhen."

When Jia Lian said goodbye and came out, Jia Zhen immediately asked someone to prepare cigarettes. After lying down, he didn't want to move. Half an hour later, he regained his energy and said to the maid beside him, "Turn around and pick it up."

When Youshi learned that Jia Lian was coming, she quickly packed up and rushed over, but she was too late and Jia Lian had already left. She stamped her feet in anger, and when she heard the noise in the house, she was even more angry and chased after him.

(End of this chapter)