Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 115 Fulfilling the Mission
  Two days later, in the morning, Zhen Yingjia finally found time to meet Jia Cong in the study.

In the past two days, Jia Cong was not treated coldly. Every day, the old lady and the eldest lady were summoned to accompany him to talk and joke with the sisters. In the evening, several young masters from the Zhen family accompanied him on the waves of the Qinhuai River, which was quite pleasant.

"Brother Cong, I've wronged you these past two days, but don't blame Shibo. I'm really busy with official duties and can't get away from it." Zhen Yingjia said with a smile.

Jia Cong saw that Zhen Yingjia was in his fifties, with a face like a crown jade, three long beards, and a graceful demeanor. He did not look like a high official in the court, but more like a famous person. He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's words are serious. I have been in the mansion these two days. The old lady, several wives and sisters treat me like flesh and blood, and I don’t even think about Shu when I am enjoying music, so there is no need to talk about grievances.”

Zhen Yingjia smiled and said, "That's good. I've also read the lyrics you wrote. You are worthy of being a talented person from the capital. Although Jiangnan is known as the peak of civilization, it is rare to find such wonderful words. My family has also benefited from it."

Jia Cong hurriedly said humbly: "Shibo is so complimentary, but Cong is too ashamed to deserve it."

Zhen Yingjia said a few words of greetings, with a flash of light in her eyes. She looked into Jia Cong's eyes, as if she wanted to see through him, and smiled slowly: "I read Mr. Lin's letter. The salt affairs matter is not my responsibility, and I don't want to." Reasonable, but brother Ruhai actually asked his nephew to make the case.

With the friendship between Zhen and Jia's family, and the good nephew's sharp tongue, everyone in the family, from the old lady to the stepbrother, was disobedient, so I had no choice but to follow the good example. "

Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Just now he was shocked by Zhen Yingjia's old and sharp eyes. It seemed that all the secrets were exposed. He hurriedly said: "Shi Bo is wise, but it is not Cong's clever words. In fact, this matter will be beneficial to both families, otherwise Cong I don’t dare to come and do things that harm others and benefit myself.”

Zhen Yingjia nodded and sighed: "Stepbrother has told me what you said. Although my nephew is young, he has a far-sighted vision, far beyond ordinary people. He is a hundred times better than these bastards in my family. He should be like Jia Zilong when he gives birth to children." .”

How could Jia Cong dare to be greedy for credit? He smiled and said: "Shibo is so ridiculous. How can Cong say these words? They were all taught by his uncle. Cong doesn't dare to take credit. Brother Zhen and the others are all among the best. If Cong says something disrespectful, you will know that his future will be brighter than his predecessor, and his ancestors will be honored."

Zhen Yingjia smiled and shook her head. People who sent envoys were never randomly selected. Lin Ruhai was able to choose Jia Cong, obviously not just because of relatives. Otherwise, why not send Jia Lian?

"Brother Cong, don't flatter me. If they can match you, a little guy like you, I will die with no regrets. The old lady and madam also told me that they love you very much. It shows that you are not only smart, but also smart." You are so lovable, no wonder the Holy One also gave you a cousin."

"Old lady, madam, you don't think that Cong is frivolous and incompetent, but instead look up to her with love, which makes Cong ashamed." Jia Cong bowed and said.

"Don't be arrogant and waste your youth. At your age and with such talent, if you don't show off in a more relaxed and unrestrained way, wouldn't you look sluggish? Sometimes being young and old is not a good thing." Zhen Yingjia smiled and took out a letter from the drawer. , said: "Give this letter to Brother Ruhai for me, and he will understand."

Jia Cong hurriedly bowed and took it, saying: "Cong will definitely live up to his mission."

"Brother Ruhai has been looking forward to you in Yangzhou, so I will keep you in vain. The carriage and boat are ready. You can go to the back and say goodbye to the old lady and them. When things are done in Yangzhou, if you have time, you can come to Jinling to have a good time. Stubborn.”

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Shi. After Cong leaves, when my uncle recovers from his illness, he will rush back to Beijing to take part in the martial arts examination. I'm afraid I won't be able to come to Jinling to listen to the teachings again. If you are lucky enough in the future, you should come back to see Uncle Shi for advice." "

Zhen Yingjia nodded and said with a smile: "A good man has his ambitions in all directions. Well, well, well. I am happy for you that you have such ambition. Brother Enhou is so lucky."

Jia Cong smiled slightly, bowed and left. Brother Enhou was almost mad at me, how could he be so lucky?
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  Liqiantang

I heard that Jia Cong came to say goodbye. Several wives and sisters came. Only Zhen Baoyu looked happy. This bastard was finally leaving. In the past few days, he had been the talk of all the sisters, but he couldn't write. It’s so annoying to write better poems.

The old lady, madam and others couldn't keep him, so they had to let him go.

Jia Cong bowed and said, "Cong has important things to attend to during this trip, so he doesn't dare to stay for a long time. If the old lady, ladies, sisters, and sisters-in-law are free someday, they can come to Shenjing to have some fun. Cong will sweep the bed." Wait." As he spoke, his eyes swept over everyone as a gesture of invitation.

Only Chu Chan could see the connotation of "sweeping the bed and waiting" from his somewhat thoughtful gaze. She couldn't help but feel her heart skip a beat. When she saw that no one was around, she breathed a sigh of relief and cursed Jia Cong in her heart for being obscene. Jia Cong suddenly felt a gentle gaze coming towards him. He turned his head slightly and saw that it was the third young lady Zhen Yuan. The affection in his eyes was even felt by a fool. Seeing Jia Cong looking over, he quickly lowered his head.

Everyone looked at each other and smiled.

The old lady smiled and said: "In that case, let the sisters say a few words of respect for themselves, and I will go and have a rest." After that, she took the ladies to the back hall.

Without the restraint of the elders, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became relaxed. Everyone stepped forward to say goodbye to Brother Cong, and Jia Cong responded with a smile one by one.

After saying goodbye, only Zhen Yuan was hiding behind. Jia Cong was a little confused. Now that the matter was done, how could he dare to provoke her again? Once the Supreme Emperor was gone, the Zhen family would be doomed immediately. It would be unwise to stick to her at this moment. do.

"Hey, Brother Cong is about to leave. The three of us girls are still hiding aside and saying nothing. We usually praise you for your valor and spirit. Why are you so shy to see others now? Brother Cong must be ignorant and offended Girl Yuan. Chu Chan joked, pulling Zhen Yuan in front of Jia Cong.

Everyone laughed, Zhen Yuan blushed with embarrassment, stomped her feet, and started playing with the sisters, "I've made you stupid people go crazy all day long without saying nice things, let's see who I spare. "

"Brother Cong, help me, the three girls are about to commit murder." The smiling girls dodge around Jia Cong. Zhen Yuan had no choice but to feel angry and ashamed. She bit her lip, snorted and turned away, ignoring them. .

"Oh, forget it, the third girl is angry. Let's run away and let Brother Cong coax her. We will definitely turn our anger into happiness." Chu Chan said with a smile and led the sisters away.

Zhen Baoyu came closer and threatened in a low voice: "Brother Cong, if you dare to bully my third sister, I will not spare you."

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and nodded, secretly thinking that I didn't want to bully her. It was obviously you who insisted on forming a CP for me. Do you blame me?
  After everyone had left, not even a girl was left in the hall, apparently leaving some space for the two of them to be alone.

Jia Cong looked at Zhen Yuan's graceful and beautiful back, feeling helpless and guilty, so he could only say: "Third sister, I'm leaving, take care of yourself."

Zhen Yuan turned around and looked at him intently, a little shy and resentful, and said softly: "Brother Cong, the grass in the garden will be very green next spring, right?"

Um? Jia Cong was a little confused. What do you mean? The bull's head is not the horse's mouth.

"Well, the grass is naturally green in spring. Does Third Sister like green grass very much?"

Zhen Yuan frowned slightly, rolled her eyes at Jia Cong, and walked away angrily, with a handkerchief slipping from her sleeve.

"Third sister, you... dropped your handkerchief." Jia Cong didn't know why he suddenly changed his face. He raised his hand to say hello, but Zhen Yuan ignored him and went on his own.

Jia Cong picked up the pink raccoon flower brocade handkerchief on the ground, with a mountain forest embroidered on it using jacquard craftsmanship, and a green three-legged bird soaring among it. The bird's eyes were lively and vivid, as if it was about to fly out of the handkerchief. It was very delicate.

In the corner, there is also a poem by Li Bai embroidered with willow-green silk thread - I send my sorrowful heart to the bright moon.

Jia Cong understood this sentence. The confessions of these talented women were so euphemistic, allowing people to understand them by themselves. He secretly sighed in his heart and had no choice but to put the handkerchief in his arms and leave full of guilt.

After all, it was his own fault that he secretly worried about the good girl in his boudoir and showed no tenderness. The Zhen family would be doomed in the future, so Jia Cong had to rescue the third girl at least, Jia Cong secretly made up his mind.

(End of this chapter)