Red Mansion: I am Jia Lian

Chapter 67 The Difficulty of Changing One’s Thoughts

Shock absorbing system? Neither can I?

Looking at the mat in the car again, it looked like a futon, and Jia Lian was no longer in the mood to complain.

Go back and tell the housekeeper to find a way to solve it.

Jia Lian in the TV series rides a horse, but Jia Lian, the time traveler, does not want to ride a horse.

Riding a horse looks majestic, but actually learning to ride a horse is a very painful process.

By the time you learn to ride a horse and can whip a horse, the calluses on your inner thighs will grow, and your bowed legs will appear.

It’s no wonder that ancient people’s clothing styles covered their feet. It was probably because riding horses caused unsightly legs.

Putting this matter aside for the time being, when she returned home, Guixiang came out to greet her. It was not her telepathy, but Xiao An who ran first.

In the backyard of Rongguo Mansion, the servants' survival wisdom is not low, and there are very few who are as arrogant as Ming Yan.

In Jia Lian's courtyard, Guixiang is definitely the number one person among the servants. There may not be any benefit to fawning over Guixiang, but there is certainly no harm.

The world is like this. Some people will suffer vicious revenge just because you don't "value" him or her.

Jia Lian, a veteran in the system, knows this truth very well and would be offended if he chooses not to interact with the noble disciples frequently.

As long as he has the tiger skin of the Jia family on his body, no one dares to trip up Jia Lian easily.

This is Jia Lian's current situation. Without the protection of Jia's family, he is just a little scholar.

This is the capital, and an ordinary little scholar is no more powerful than an ant.

Listening to Xiao An saying "Sister Guixiang", Jia Lian squinted at this guy with very ill intentions.

Are you the only one who still wants to be my brother-in-law?

Guixiang was beaming when she heard this. This was calling her sister in front of Jia Lian. When there was no one else in private, Xiao An would call her "aunt". The degree of flattery made Jia Lian absolutely stunned when he heard it.

It’s very difficult to be a person, no matter what industry you are in.

"Second Master, the eldest master asked the housekeeper to come and ask, how will he arrange his studies after the new year?"

Guixiang helped remove the cloak and reported with a smile.

Jia She, an old man, not only loves money, but also cares about face. He definitely doesn't care about Jia Lian's studies. What he cares about is whether Jia Lian can save face for him in the future.

"The next time the housekeeper comes to ask, you will tell him that although the Imperial College does not charge tuition fees, pen, ink, paper and inkstone classes and books cost money. When I go out to entertain classmates, it also costs money. Ask the housekeeper, it does not count as pocket money. , how much expenses do you plan to pay each month?”

Jia Lian had no other intentions, and he didn't know that Jia She gave the money just to make the old guy disgusted.

Guixiang thought to herself, hadn't the Second Master's expenses always been charged to Gongzhong's account? Why did you remember to ask the elder?

But he agreed simply: "I remember."

Guixiang is good at this. Jia Lian does whatever he says and obeys unconditionally, which is very satisfying.

On the way to greet Jia's mother in the evening, I bumped into Jia Baoyu running staggeringly, followed by several maids and women chasing him, shouting: "Second Master Bao, slow down, don't fall."

When the big-faced baby turned around, he mixed garlic under his feet and fell to the ground. Jia Lian couldn't help but laugh when he saw it. He was glad that he was standing five steps away, otherwise he would be suspicious.

The leader's mother-in-law trembled violently when she saw Jia Lian. This was Baoyu's nanny, and she had suffered a lot.

"My servant has met Second Master Lian." The woman hurriedly greeted him.

[Second Master] This title came to his ears, and Jia Lian responded unexpectedly. The big-faced boy in front of me is the second master, and my brother is also the second master?

Who knows if there is something unspeakable in this title.

Jia Lian didn't have a good look on this woman. Baoyu, the nanny, was not a good thing, so he glanced at her with a faint contempt.

"I've met Brother Lian." The big-faced boy got up on his own, and his etiquette was quite thorough.

Jia Lian nodded and saluted back: "Be careful when you walk."

After saying that, Jia Lian didn't talk nonsense and walked straight forward, walking faster. Jia Lian, who was usually nice to everyone, immediately lost his temper when seeing this mother-in-law (Mother Li). This is really not the grudge that people understand. I just simply hate this woman.

Watching Jia Lian's back, Li's mother felt very uneasy. What if Jia Lian complained in front of Jia's mother? After being punished last time, I hid every time I saw Jia Lian. Today I was unlucky enough not to dodge, alas!

"Second Master Bao, why did you run up again? Be careful and fall." The maid screamed, waking up Mother Li, and she hurriedly chased after her.

Jia Mu's side is no different from the past, with a group of women accompanying her. Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. You, Aunt Zhao and Li Wan were missing. It should be inconvenient for both pregnant women. Well, Jia Huan or Jia Lan, who is older?

Jia's mother's attitude towards Jia Lian remains unchanged, but there are differences in degree.

The words that came out of his mouth were also very affectionate: "My dear grandson, I am resting at home during this year, so I would like to say hello without delaying my business. I will study abroad after the New Year, and come back when I have time. Don't be tired and delay your studies. Over there, Pearl , that’s what I said too.”

Naturally, Jia Lian couldn't take this seriously. Whether someone is close or not depends on whether they have frequent contact with him. Jia's mother is the biggest boss in this house, and she will be expected to turn a blind eye to many things in the future.

"What did grandma say? My grandson is only a little older, so there is no way he can get tired easily."

In terms of etiquette, Jia Lian left no loopholes.

This statement made Mother Jia smile even more. Her grandson was almost interested in the past, but now he is enlightened. He is really satisfied in every aspect.

Only his father was dissatisfied, and his grandson was often implicated.

Seeing that it was getting late and almost sunset, Jia Lian said goodbye and went out, and Jia's mother didn't insist on having a meal together.

Probably because they were afraid of embarrassment. After all, they were all biological grandchildren, but Jia Lian was the only one who was sensible and kissed Jia's mother as much as he could in his memory.

As the saying goes, ethics cannibalize people, and an "unfilial" hat can really kill people.

I don't know what Jia She is busy with recently. He can't see anyone all day long. No, Jia Lian missed it again when he went to pay his respects.

Seeing the housekeeper, Jia Lian couldn't bear to ask Jia She what he had been busy with recently, as it might not be beneficial to ask.

Early the next morning, as soon as Jia Lian put down his chopsticks for breakfast, Xiao An came in to announce that there was someone visiting at the gate. He didn't even mention his name when he asked, but just said, "We'll know who it is when Jia Lian goes there."

Jia Lian guessed that it was Li Heng's person who kept his head hidden.

Sure enough, when he went out, he saw a young eunuch in plain clothes. When he saw Jia Lian, he came forward and presented a letter with both hands. Jia Lian took a look at it on the spot. In the letter, Li Heng said that he would leave the palace to open the palace today and would be busy for a few days to finish the work. After finishing the work, he would go to the General Affairs Department to pick up errands. He would officially go to work on the 16th of the first lunar month and would have time then. Hooking up with Jia Lian. Jia Lian, please don't be anxious and be patient!

This shameless statement made Jia Lian almost curse her, but considering the queen's noble status, she held back.

Be anxious, only your grandson is anxious!

Jia Lian put the letter away, waved his hand casually and said, "I have read the letter. Go back and report to your master. I understand."

When the little eunuch saw that there was no handwriting, this was too disrespectful, right? Holding back his anger, he said in a high-pitched voice: "Why don't you give me a written reply so that I can go back to work?"

When Jia Lian heard this, he became more vigilant. When dealing with people from the royal family, he had to be very careful so as not to fall into any trap.

"I won't write the letter anymore. You can send the message directly when you go back. Also, pay attention to your tone, don't make me feel disrespected." Jia Lian is really a dog, and he will show off his face as soon as he says it. The tone of speaking is also not very good.

The little eunuch then realized that this man was highly valued by the third prince, so he quickly changed his face, raised his hand and slapped himself gently three times, and then said with a smile: "This slave has lost his etiquette, damn it, damn it. "

Jia Lian didn't take it seriously, took out a piece of broken silver and gave it to him and said: "Not replying is for the good of your master and for you. You can use this little silver to drink tea, and I won't give it away."

The little eunuch didn't refuse, thanked him again and again, then turned around and left.

When he returned to the house, Jia Lian threw the letter on the brazier and burned it. If something bad happened one day, the letter would be a piece of evidence and would definitely not be retained. Keep a distance from Li Heng, and act as if you are being forced. Don't take the initiative to get close to him. There will be room for maneuver if the rumors are wrong in the future.

The most ruthless family is the emperor's family. None of these dragon sons and grandsons are easy to deal with.

Planning for Li Heng is not for benefits, but to avoid more trouble.

Li Heng received the reply from the young eunuch, and his face was not very happy, but he is now more mature than before, and he knows that Jia Lian's mentality is that he is unwilling to get too close. If you don't know how to do things properly, offending others is a small matter, but damaging your own future is a big deal.

Before the fifteenth year, Jia Lian's life was extremely free and easy. Every day he would carry it around the house, either lying on his body or reading in the study. There were several people serving him in food, drink and clothing. Guixiang had developed to the point where Jia Lian wanted to help him when he was in need of help. If Jia Lian hadn't resisted desperately, Guixiang's plot would have succeeded long ago.

Jia Rong has been very diligent in coming here lately, mainly because his father doesn't stop him and even encourages him.

I heard that some people tried to put people into Jia Lian's house but failed. Jia Rong is a younger generation and at least he will be better informed if he moves around more.

As for Jia Rong's study, Jia Zhen has given up treatment. The dog can't even memorize the "Three Character Classic", and "Young Learning Qionglin" is very difficult. It always reminds Jia Zhen of Jia Jing's words: How could I have given birth to such a fool as you?

Jia Zhen felt really bitter when she thought about studying.

On this day, Jia Lian was re-reading "The Book of Changes" in his study. After reading it for a while, he lamented the difficulty of studying in ancient times.

It’s so curly, so curly. How many words do the four books and the five classics add up to?

It can only be said that Zhu Yuanzhang, as the founding emperor, was limited by his personal vision, limited the track of scholars, and restricted ideas. In the field of natural science, he had no influence in the Ming Dynasty, and was not even as influential as the Yuan Dynasty. It is a pity.

Taizu of the Great Zhou Dynasty paid great attention to arithmetic. As time went by, under the control of literati interest groups, even the content of arithmetic in the imperial examination track was greatly weakened.

Damn it!

Although this was inevitable due to objective human nature, Jia Lian was still very unhappy.

Fortunately, looking at the time, this year should be around 1750, and the American Revolutionary War was still more than twenty years old.

Well, this life is stable. When the foreigners come over, the grass on my grave will be three feet high.

Just thinking about it makes me feel so happy. After all, I don’t have to go through that frustrating and maddening era.

Guixiang came in to put charcoal on the charcoal basin under her feet. Seeing this, she skillfully asked Xi'er to move a small bench. After sitting down, she lifted Jia Lian's feet and put them in her arms, signaling Xi'er to take out the charcoal basin and charcoal.

After reacting, Jia Lian could only sigh helplessly, he couldn't stop it at all. She shed tears when Guixiang stopped, and then said things like "Second Master is not satisfied with this slave" and "I can't stay in this house long".

You see, it’s so difficult to change one person’s mind, but you still want to change the world?

In fact, Guixiang is also very nervous. As long as she is on her territory, female servants are absolutely prohibited from being alone with Jia Lian, including the youngest Xi'er. The second master is growing up day by day, and the first person in this room to successfully climb into bed can only be himself.

Jia Lian has no intention of changing Guixiang's thoughts now, which is almost as difficult as destroying human beings.

He could only hint to Guixiang overtly or covertly, don't worry, even if the doctor comes in in the future, the aunt's position will be stable.

In terms of moral bottom line, Jia Lian still has a certain moral bottom line. He cannot be like the big-faced baby. The only person in the room who has not crawled into bed is Qingwen.

For the time being, Jia Lian would only think about things like bathing and getting the bed wet, but would not put it into practice.

Jia Lian's calmness was caused by his wandering thoughts. Every time he couldn't suppress his young body, he would think about the tragic solution of the Jia family after the decline of the Jia family.

Well, at least until he gets the title of Juren, Jia Lian must keep his integrity as pure as jade.

Guixiang was also thinking that everything was fine with the second master, but the last test was difficult.

Even Guixiang, the most personal and trustworthy person, is still a virgin. This is something everyone in the house knows.

Nowadays, no one is spreading the news that the second master is not good. On the contrary, some people are spreading the news that the second master is cleaning himself up.

Guixiang can still understand this change. As the second master gets better and better, everyone is afraid that the day when the second master becomes the leader, old scores will be revealed.

This is how people are, only their own strength is truly powerful.

Those who are attached and strong will eventually be abandoned, sooner or later.

In fact, Jia Lian is very eye-catching about Jia Baoyu. Most of the flowers in the original novel are seedlings.

"Second Master, someone in the house has been spreading rumors recently that Miss Xichun from the East House, Tanchun and Mr. Bao from the West House are all being raised by the old lady, saying that you are not close to the old lady." Guixiang habitually added the latest information to the old lady. Report what you hear.

Jia Lian felt very indifferent after hearing this. There is no way to prevent servants from making up gossip. There are four to five hundred servants in Rongguo Mansion. If they have nothing to do, isn't it just gossip? If it was said that Jia Lian and Jia Mu were not kissing, Jia Lian was eager to hear it.

What will Mother Jia think when the time comes? Can any of these messengers be good?

Jia Mu cares about her reputation more than anyone else, and treats every grandchild with a fair and just reputation.

The root cause is that Jia Lian and Jia's mother are not close. Doesn't it fully illustrate that Jia's mother dislikes Jia Lian?

This pot cannot be placed on Jia Lian's head.

"Let them pass it on, and you can just wait and watch the show."

(End of this chapter)