Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 17 Ke Qing asks for help
  Jia Cong picked up the pastel landscape poetry tea cup on the table and poured a cup of tea. Considering that he was weak, he did not dare to take the full amount of three pills, so he only took out one pill and took it. In an instant, he only felt a A wave of hot air rushed up from the lower abdomen and penetrated through the limbs and bones. The secret passage is indeed a good medicine, and the effect is much stronger than the low-end version I took in my previous life.

After thinking about it, she called Qingwen: "Now that we have moved here, we have a separate courtyard. Sister Ping'er may not be able to take care of us anymore. From now on, you can go to the small kitchen to get food. Follow my eating habits and give me extra." Just some money. Don't get into any arguments with the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the kitchen. Now that I'm abusing the old lady and my wife in the house, it's not appropriate to cause more trouble at this time. Do you understand?"

Qingwen nodded: "Don't worry, I won't argue with them."

Jia Cong nodded and went out. He saw that most of the buildings in the east courtyard were two or three-story buildings, which were usually only used to store silver, cloth, tables and chairs, gold and silver utensils, screens, porcelain, food, etc. It was his own small courtyard. There are buildings all around and there is no sunlight. No wonder it is dark and moldy. Sister Feng took great pains to arrange the yard for herself, a house fight! hehe.

Jia Cong shook his head disdainfully, knowing that men in this era rely on power, especially honors, to make a living. If they can't gain a future, everything will be in vain, so he doesn't bother to waste time on any palace intrigues or housework with Sister Feng. Fighting drama. Just practice hard.

A month has passed in a hurry. Due to adequate food and medicine, Jia Cong has exceeded the small goal he set at the beginning. Now wearing a sandbag vest weighing more than 20 kilograms handmade by Qingwen, he runs seven or eight laps around the house without blushing or feeling angry. asthma. The muscles and bones all over his body are completely stretched out, flexible and strong, and he is ready for formal martial arts training.

In the past month, due to Jia's mother's order, the sisters did not dare to come to him to be naughty, which made him a lot quieter. Only Jia Huan came over from time to time to deliver some news to him. I haven't seen Sister Bao for a month, but I miss her a little. Jia Cong smiled slightly and heard Brother Huan say that Sister Bao has always been alone in the room these days, and she hasn't been naughty with Baoyu and the others. She wonders if she misses me.

Jia Cong thought about Baochai's bright, charming, intellectual and gentle style, and walked back to his yard with the last ray of sunset, thinking about the next step of practicing martial arts.

Qingwen came over and carefully helped him remove the sandbag that was soaked with sweat, and said with some distress: "I've been training too hard, and I'm not afraid of damaging my bones."

Jia Cong scratched her pretty little Yao's nose and said, "It's unfounded to worry, haven't you noticed that I'm getting better and better? Get me some bath water quickly."

"I sent them a long time ago, so I don't need to worry about it." Qingwen wrinkled her nose and said softly.

Jia Cong felt happy. It would be nice to travel back to ancient times. Qingwen alone was worth the price of admission.

Suddenly he saw a little man outside poking his head, and Jia Cong said angrily: "Brother Huan, are you going to be a thief? Why don't you come in yet."

"Hey, brother Cong, I see you are busy, so I don't want to disturb you." Jia Huan came in secretly and looked at Qingwen and gave Jia Cong a "you know" wink.

Jia Cong shook his head and laughed. How could he learn this from a young man? Qingwen was slightly embarrassed, too lazy to pay attention to him, and turned around with a slight hum.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

"Dongfu has come to invite me to enjoy the flowers tomorrow, will you go?" Jia Huan said.

"Who have been invited?"

"The whole family has been invited. Aunt Xue, Sister Bao, and Sister Lin are all going." Jia Huan said, twirling her fingers.

"You didn't invite me. Why should I go? I won't go." Jia Cong shook his head and said. He now devotes all his energy to practicing martial arts and is not interested in these inner-house activities for the time being.

"Why didn't you invite me? Brother Rong's daughter-in-law came over today and told me in person that because it was in the way of the old lady and madam, I couldn't come to see you alone, so I was specially asked to invite you." Jia Huan said hurriedly.

"Qin Keqing? What is she doing with me?" Jia Cong was a little confused, but he was not narcissistic enough to think that Qin Keqing had any thoughts about a child like him. He pondered for a while and said: "Then I will go there tomorrow. Are you accepting it again? Got money?"

Jia Huan smiled "shyly" and said, "She insisted on giving it to me. If I didn't accept it, wouldn't it be a disservice to this junior's filial piety?"

"Fuck you." Jia Cong laughed and scolded.

Jia Huan laughed and ran away.

Early the next morning, after Jia Cong finished practicing his morning exercises, he came to Dongfu with Jia Huan.

Entering from the street gate of Huifang Garden, you will see a clear flowing water flowing through the gate. Enter along the stream, pass by the path beside Jia's ancestral hall, pass through Conglvtang, and then cross a small bridge, which is Huifang Garden, the inner residence of Ningguo Mansion.

At this time, the Grand View Garden had not yet been built. The garden was very spacious, but there were yellow flowers all over the ground and white willows across the slopes. A small bridge leads to Ruoye Creek, and a winding path connects to the rooftop road. The clear stream among the rocks is turbulent, the fence leaves are fragrant; the red leaves are fluttering on the treetops, and the sparse forest is picturesque. The sound of the reeds and strings fills the ears, adding a sense of elegance; the silken feathers wear through the forest, adding even more charm.

Jia Huan obviously came here to play often and was very familiar with it. He pulled Jia Cong and went inside. Suddenly he saw a group of ladies and young ladies on the bridge in front of him watching the water and flowers. Just as he was about to escape, Sister Feng's sharp eyes saw Jia Cong and the two of them. He laughed loudly and said: "Brother Cong, you are late." Jia Cong smiled slightly, walked up to Jia Mu and others: "Greetings to the old lady, the eldest lady, and the madam. Sister-in-law Zhen, Sister-in-law Feng and all the sisters Hello."

Everyone nodded and returned the greeting.

"Brother Cong looks better and better now." Youshi said with a smile.

When Jia Mu saw him, she felt a little uncomfortable and said, "You and Brother Huan can go on your own, I don't need you to serve me here."

Jia Cong bowed and agreed, looking at Baochai aside, he saw that she was happy at first when she saw him, and then suddenly turned from happy to worried, with a rather sad look on her face. She didn't know why, and couldn't figure it out. He said to Sister Feng: "The courtyard that Sister-in-law Feng has carefully arranged for me is very elegant. I will invite my sister-in-law to take advantage of it when I have time someday. Come to my place for a drink or two to express my gratitude to my sister-in-law."

Sister Feng knew that he was sarcastic about her, so she didn't get angry. She smiled and said, "I understand Brother Cong's intention, but I am not so lucky. My sister-in-law is a miserable person. She is so busy all day long that her feet cannot touch the ground. How can she have any trouble?" idle."

Jia Cong nodded and looked at the person next to Wang Xifeng. He saw that she was about seventeen or eighteen years old. She was wearing a red gold inlaid jewelery flower on her head, an imperial green jade squirrel walk, a big red feather satin cloak, and a goose yellow dress. Wearing a gold-colored embroidered satin narrow-leg jacket and a willow-green printed pleated cotton silk skirt, she has a graceful figure and a gentle and peaceful expression. Her bright and charming look is like a treasure hairpin, and she is as graceful and graceful as a jade.

Jia Cong thought to himself, this is Qin Keqing. This time he came prepared and was not photographed by Qin Keqing's beauty like he did on the night of the Lantern Festival. I just wonder in my heart, what does she want from me?
  Seeing Jia Cong looking over, Qin Keqing hurriedly said, "Greetings to Third Uncle Cong."

Jia Cong nodded, looked at her sparkling beautiful eyes, and said, "Brother Rong and his daughter-in-law don't have to worry about me. Brother Huan and I will go to Tianxiang Tower to play. Just take good care of the old lady and them."

Qin Keqing was busy ordering the girl to wait on him.

Jia Cong and Jia Huan went up to the top of the third floor of Tianxiang Building, and couldn't help but feel relaxed. Here they can have a sweeping view of Huifang Garden, which is a good place for people-watching.

Jia Huan complained: "Brother Cong, what's so naughty here? How about we go down to the water and catch tadpoles?"

Jia Cong glared at him and said, "You can go and go on your own. I'll drink tea and look at the scenery here."

Jia Huan sat for a moment, couldn't hold it any longer, left Jia Cong behind, and slipped downstairs to play alone.

Jia Cong ignored him and just waited for Qin Keqing to come.

Sure enough, within two seconds of burning incense, Qin Keqing came up from downstairs with two maids.

"Uncle Cong, do you still like this garden?" Qin Keqing walked to Jia Cong and smiled.

"Very good, very good." Jia Cong held on to the railing, looked back at her, and said with a smile, "Brother Rong's daughter-in-law must be tired after standing for so long, why not sit down and have a rest."

"Thank you, Uncle Cong, for sitting down. It's windy on the corridor. Please move inside and rest." Qin Keqing walked into the room and ordered the maid to serve tea again.

Jia Cong followed him in, sat down politely, and waited for her to continue.

Qin Keqing: "Baozhu, Ruizhu, you guys are watching from outside. I'll have a few words with Uncle Cong."

Two personal maids quickly closed the door and stood guard at the stairs outside.

Seeing her uneasy expression, Jia Cong already guessed something in his mind and said, "Brother Rong, daughter-in-law, if you have anything to say, it's okay to say it. It will come out of your mouth and into my ears, and no other person will know."

Qin Keqing gently bit her plump and attractive lower lip. As if she had made up her mind, she stood up and knelt down, crying: "My nephew and wife are begging Uncle Cong for help."

"What are you doing? Get up and talk." Jia Cong was startled and hurriedly helped her up. He felt that the tentacles were boneless, smooth and soft, and he couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart. Seeing Qin Keqing looking over shyly, she realized that it was a bit rude, quickly let go of her hand, and said politely: "Sit down and talk."

(End of this chapter)