Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 347 Picking up a girl for free

Jia Cong carried Jin Chuan'er back to the Hall of Rongxi.

When the servants of the family saw Jia Cong coming over with a girl in his arms, all soaked to the skin, they all looked sideways and backed away, wondering in their hearts.

Jin Chuan'er had regained some consciousness and was already so ashamed that she buried her head in Jia Cong's arms and didn't dare to raise it up.

When Ling'er and Dang'er saw Jia Cong coming like this, they hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, and asked their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to take the jinchuan'er and hurriedly changed Jia Cong's clothes.

Jia Cong shook his head and said, "I'm fine. Let's take care of Jinchuan'er first."

Everyone knew that he always spoke the truth, so they hurriedly carried Jinchuan'er in, changed her clothes and wiped her body.

Ling'er and Dang'er were free to serve Jia Cong.

"Master, please change your clothes first and be careful to catch a cold."

Jia Cong nodded, took off his wet clothes, and walked inside.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw two daughters-in-law wiping a snow-white body on the small couch next to Babu's bed.

Jia Cong was stunned. He had a good figure. He took a look and hurriedly exited. An exclamation came from behind him.

"Bastard! These women are becoming more and more ignorant. How can they get a girl to change clothes in my room? Then where can I change clothes?" Jia Cong said righteously.

Ling'er and Dang'er covered their mouths and snickered, saying: "Master, when they saw you coming in with Jin Chuan'er in your arms, they must have thought that you two...hehe... naturally they didn't dare to neglect you. Anyway, I don't If you suffer a loss, it’s all in vain.”

"Well, you have some sense in saying that... Bah, I am a serious person, don't look at anything inappropriate, do you understand? Don't ruin my reputation." Jia Cong glared at the two of them and went to change clothes in the Bisha cupboard. .

"Yes, Master." The two little girls smiled hurriedly and went to serve.

As soon as Jia Cong came out from changing clothes, he saw Baochai, Daiyu and others arriving.

Seeing that Jia Cong was fine, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief and said, "How is Jin Chuan'er?"

"It's nothing serious, I just choked on the water."

Baochai smiled and said, "You, you have done another good deed of accumulating yin energy."

Daiyu smiled and said, "Let's eat first."

The mother-in-law and the girl had already put the food brought from the Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Jia Cong, Bao, Dai, and Huan had just finished eating when they heard Lin Zhixiao's angry words.

"Third Master, I'm taking Second Master Bao out in the study and beating him hard. Something is about to happen. Look..."

Baochai remained silent, while Daiyu looked gloating and relieved.

Jia Huan sneered.

Jia Cong said calmly: "It is reasonable for me to discipline Baoyu."

"Yes." Lin Zhixiao did not dare to say anything and hurriedly left.

Jia Cong took everyone to look at Jin Chuan'er again, and they were relieved to see that she was much better.

When Jin Chuan'er saw Jia Cong, her face turned red with embarrassment and she covered him with the quilt.

Jia Cong was afraid that Bao Dai would see the flaw, so he hurriedly said: "What are you covering up? The poor breathing will aggravate the condition. You are not allowed to commit suicide in the future, you know?"

What a big deal, knowing that you were wronged, Baoyu also received a beating. Since my wife doesn’t want you, just serve me from now on. "

Jin Chuan'er felt ashamed and ashamed, and suddenly she was overjoyed. She hurriedly pulled down the quilt, revealed her beautiful face, and said shyly: "My slave, thank you Third Master for saving your life, and thank Third Master for your kindness."

"Yeah. It's good to lie down. The doctor will take a look at you later." Jia Cong secretly laughed in his heart, picking up another pretty girl for nothing.

"Jinchuan'er, the person you should most thank is Mr. Huan San. If I hadn't interceded for you, your life would have been in vain. Look how generous I am, you stabbed me before." Jia Huan laughed. road.

Jin Chuan'er said embarrassedly: "Of course I have to thank Mr. Huan. In the past, I was ignorant and offended you. I hope you will forgive me."

"I'm not a mean person who cares about spending money. Forget it." Jia Huan waved his hand magnanimously and said in a different direction, "But if you really feel sorry for me, just thank me for three or five taels of silver."

Everyone smiled when they heard this.

"What can I say? It's not embarrassing." Jia Cong pulled Jia Huan out.

Jia Huan smiled and said, "Third brother, do you want to watch the fun?"

Jia Cong thought for a while, went to take a look to relieve his anger, and nodded.

"Are you going or not?"

Baochai shook his head and said, "What's so good about this? Baoyu should also learn a lesson."

Daiyu sneered: "He behaved inappropriately and almost injured a life. It's really hateful. What do I see him doing? I don't want to see him in the future."

Jia Cong came out with Jia Huan.

As soon as Jia Cong and Jia Huan left the ceremony gate, they saw that Jia's mother had rushed to the door of Jia Zhengwai's study with a large group of women and girls. She said with a trembling voice: "Beat me first, and then him. How can I do that?" It’s not clean!”

When Jia Zheng saw his mother coming, he was anxious and in pain, so he hurriedly welcomed her out. He saw Jia's mother coming panting and holding the girl's hand.

Jia Zheng stepped forward, bowed and smiled and said: "On a hot day, why is the mother so angry that she comes here in person? If she has anything to say, she should just call her son in and give him instructions."

When Jia Mu heard about it, she stopped, breathed for a while, and said sternly: "So you are talking to me! I have something to say, but it's just pity that I haven't raised a good son in my life, but who do you tell me to talk to!"

When Jia Zheng heard this, he knelt down and said with tears: "I want to teach my son a lesson, and also to honor my ancestors. How can I, a son, withstand my mother's words?"

When Jia's mother heard about it, she spat: "You can't stand it if I say a word. How can Baoyu be able to stand it when you make such a deadly move? You said that teaching your son is to honor your ancestors. How did your father teach you in the first place? !" As he said that, he couldn't help but burst into tears.

Seeing that Jia Zheng was embarrassed, Jia Cong was anxious and ashamed, so he hurriedly came over and said with a smile: "Old lady, I'm so angry that I'm so careful in the hot weather. As the saying goes, it's the fault of a father who fails to raise his children.

When the master saw that Baoyu was not up to par, he was naturally angry. Don't get angry, old lady. "

When Jia Cong came to the rescue, Jia Zheng hurriedly explained: "Mother, my son is not just beating people randomly, he is actually this beast... Oh, how can your son not be angry if he does such a thing that is harmful to nature and contrary to human ethics? Even if it is... Even if our ancestor is still alive, we must kill him."

Jia's mother was shocked. This crime was not a serious one. She shouted: "What did you say? Baoyu stayed at home and studied all day. He only had time to joke with his sisters. What did he do?"

Jia Zhenglao burst into tears and just shook his head.

Jia Cong said: "Old lady, you will know later by asking my wife what Baoyu did. He only received a beating, but he almost lost his life. You always supported him and you were not afraid of ruining his life. "

When Jia's mother heard that human life was involved, she kept silent. She also thought about Baoyu and hurriedly went into the house to check. She saw that today's beating was no better than before. She felt distressed and angry, and she couldn't hold her and cry.

Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng hurriedly tried to persuade her, and ordered her mother-in-law to put Baoyu on the spring stool and carry it away.

Jia Cong saw the blood on Baoyu's legs flowing out through his clothes, and the injury was serious. It was obvious that Jia Zheng had killed him, because he said, "Since I have already punished Baoyu for his immoral behavior, I will not pursue the case any further." , I hope he will gain wisdom through the experience. Come, go to my room and get some stick sore medicine."

Although Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang were a little angry, they thought that Jin Yiwei's medicine was naturally the most effective, so they did not refute.

Jia Huan suppressed laughter on the side. After everyone left, Jia Cong sent the others away and said, "Master, don't be too angry. I have rescued the girl who jumped into the well, and this matter has not led to any serious evil."

Jia Zheng nodded, sighed, sat down slowly, and said, "Brother Cong, it's lucky that you are the head of our family. Otherwise, I really don't know how to meet my ancestors."

Jia Cong said: "It is inevitable for a dandy boy to be better than a housewife.

Baoyu is not young anymore. I don't think I will live in the garden anymore. I will do nothing all day long and waste my time. I'd better move out to live with the master and his wife. Listen to the master's advice every day, and there should be a change. "

Jia Zheng was convinced and nodded: "You are right. I will order him to move out tomorrow."

"Why is the master so angry today?"

Jia Zheng sighed: "Firstly, it's because this beast behaves badly and molests his mother and maid; secondly, it's because he wanders around as an actor and gives away his personal belongings.

Today, all the chief ministers of Prince Zhongshun came to ask for some kind of actor. Alas, what a disgrace to our ancestors! "

Um? Jia Cong frowned: "What kind of actor?"

"It's someone called Qiguan. He is the right-hand person whom Prince Zhongshun flatters before his arrival."

Why is it related to Prince Zhongshun's palace again? Jia Cong pondered for a moment. Prince Zhongshun and himself are also considered mortal enemies in the court. Since he is involved, he must be investigated carefully.

"Master, do you know who this official Qi is?"

Jia Zheng shook his head and said: "How did I know these things? It's all Baoyu who is doing this behind my back!"

"Master, there is no need to be angry, just discipline him strictly from now on."

Jia Cong casually said a few words of comfort, and with a wave of his hand, he summoned his own soldiers and whispered a few instructions.
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Two days later, all the news about Qi Guan was on Jia Cong's desk.

Jia Cong looked at the two masters of Jinyiwei and Qianhu below and said, "Let us tell each other what we found."

Meng Chen and Wang Feiqian made concessions, and said, "Your Excellency, I have found out about my humble position. The name of Qi Guan is Jiang Yuhan. About seven or eight years ago, the Supreme Emperor rewarded King Zhongshun with a group of little opera performers, including Qi Guan.

This man was handsome, graceful, and good at singing and singing. He was very popular with King Zhongshun and took him as a concubine. He also often sent this imperial troupe to perform at the mansions of wealthy families to show off his honors and favors, and to contact people on his behalf. "

At this point, Meng Chen stopped talking and looked at Wang Fei. It was not good for him to finish the sentence alone and leave Wang Fei speechless. This would offend others.

Wang Fei said hurriedly: "Your Excellency, I have found out that Qi Guan not only hangs around in the mansions of various wealthy families, but also has a good relationship with the young masters of various families.

It was at the wine table that Mr. Bao of Tanfu met him, and the two even gave each other token sweat towels. Moreover, this person was quite popular with King Beijing, who rewarded him with a red scarf from Qianxiang Kingdom. "

Jia Cong nodded and said, "Why can't Prince Zhongshun find him again?"

Wang Fei said: "It is said that he had a quarrel with King Zhongshun and ran away. Not long ago, he told people that he had bought a farm in Zitanbao, twenty miles away from the city in the eastern suburbs. Now he can't find it inside or outside Shenjing City. I think I should hide there."

"Huh? Are you here?" Jia Cong frowned slightly.

Wang Fei said hurriedly: "My lord, I dare not say for sure because of my humble position, because there are many villagers guarding the village, and they can't get close easily, so I can't know for sure."

Jia Cong said: "What do you think of this person?"

Meng Chen cupped his hands and said, "I think this person is extraordinary and there must be something wrong with him."

"explain."

"The reason is very simple. We Jinyiwei have tried every means, but we can't determine where he is or who he is, which is enough to conclude that this person is a ghost." Meng Chen said.

"Yes! In ordinary Zhuangzi, how can the Jin Yiwei spies not figure it out? In this Zhuangzi, a needle cannot penetrate and water cannot penetrate. Because of fear of disturbing the grass and alerting snakes, I did not conduct a search by force due to my humble position." Wang Fei said.

"How old is Zhuangzi?" Jia Cong asked.

Wang Fei said: "It covers an area of ​​nearly a thousand acres, with two floors inside and outside. It is estimated that there are at least three to four hundred dealers. The spies were not allowed to get close. They only pretended to be traveling businessmen and took a peek outside."

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Meng Chen, you are an old man of Jinyiwei. Please tell me your judgment."

"Yes." Meng Chen clarified his thoughts and said: "In my humble opinion, there are only two possibilities for Qi Guan's identity.

First, this person is a close spy of King Zhongshun. He usually uses his identity as an actor to contact the powerful, make friends with wealthy families, and spy on information for him.

However, judging from the fact that he dared to escape from the palace without authorization, and the palace did not know about Zhuangzi of Rosewood Castle, this possibility was unlikely.

"I would venture to guess that this person may be... from Dongchang!

From the day he was given to Prince Zhongshun by the Supreme Emperor, he shouldered the mission of supervising the clan and wealthy families for Dongchang.

How could Qi Guan have the financial resources to buy such a big Zhuangzi? If it was Dongchang's stronghold, it would be logical.

This also explains why Prince Zhongshun didn't know about the Red Sandalwood Castle, and Qi Guan had the courage to leave the palace without authorization, and he had the confidence to tell the second master Bao about the location of the Red Sandalwood Castle, as if he was afraid that Prince Zhongshun would not find it. "

"That makes sense." Jia Cong nodded.

Wang Fei hurriedly added: "This is also the case for humble positions. In addition, Qi Guan's move is of no great use. He seems to be acting coquettishly and grudges against King Zhongshun. He is sure that he will come for him. It seems that Qi Guan is definitely going to die. King Zhongshun.

In addition, since Qi Guan told others about the Red Sandalwood Castle Zhuangzi, it can be seen that this place is not a secret key place. Although it is not an important place, it is still heavily guarded, which shows the background of Dongchang.

I think I should find out Dongchang's family background as soon as possible. "

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Meng Chen, Bei Division and Dongchang have always been close in the past. If you want to investigate, you should be able to do it easily. You can go and handle the errands of supervising Dongchang."

"Hold your position and obey your orders, and you will definitely live up to your trust."

Jia Cong sent Meng Chen away and said to Wang Fei: "You are responsible for keeping an eye on Prince Zhongshun, Qiguan and others, as well as all the clansmen and nobles who are friendly with Prince Zhongshun. Keep an eye on them. If they make any big move, I don’t believe there are no clues.”

"I obey my orders." Wang Fei tried and said, "Sir, I would like to apply for an extra sum of money to use for this matter.

I thought in my humble position that the most effective and accurate way to find out the information is to bribe the managers of various houses. As long as they are greedy for money and reveal a little bit of information, they can be controlled by us. In this way, wouldn't there be a lot more secrets? between? "

"can."
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In the blink of an eye, it was the end of May. On this day, Jia Cong came to the office and heard Qingwen laugh and say: "We have an old relative here today."

"Who?"

"That's Grandma Liu who I rewarded last year." Qingwen said with a smile: "She came again with her grandson, and she also brought many fresh fruits and wild vegetables to honor me."

Jia Cong chuckled and said, "Where are you now?"

"I heard from Miss Ping'er that Grandma Liu has caught the eye of the old lady. The old lady will keep her here for a few days and will invite her to visit the garden tomorrow."

"Okay, Grandma Liu is a good person. I will go to the office early tomorrow and go shopping with her in person. You can prepare some money for gifts and wait for her to go home sooner or later and send personal soldiers to escort her," Jia Cong said.

"Okay. Master, please forgive me for talking too much, but why do you value an old country woman so much?" Qingwen asked curiously.

Jia Cong smiled and pinched Qingwen's pretty face and said, "I can't explain this. You just have to be respectful."

"Oh." Qingwen nodded coquettishly, "I'll listen to you."

(End of this chapter)