Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

"Third Master is back!"

Lei Tai, Kong Xing and others escorted Jia Cong home with hundreds of people, and the servants of Rong Mansion rushed to welcome him in.

They had already received the news, so they opened the middle door wide and placed a row of braziers for Jia Cong to step over to get rid of the bad luck.

When Jia Cong saw Pang Chao coming out to greet him, he cupped his hands and said, "If it hadn't been for Mr.'s planning, Cong's body and head would be in a different place."

Pang Chao said: "The third master is a lucky person and has the blessing of the gods, Buddhas and ancestors. He can only go along with the flow, and there is no success."

Jia Cong shook hands with him, nodded silently, and turned around and said, "You all should leave, it's okay."

Lei Tai, Kong Xing, Xie Hui and others just said goodbye and left.

All the soldiers went down to change out of their Feiyu uniforms, and sent people around to inform them that the original plan was cancelled.

"Third Master, the old lady, all the ladies and ladies are waiting for you in Rongqing Hall." Lin Zhixiao came up to report.

"I know, tell me to go there after I take a shower and change clothes."

"Yes."

When Jia Cong walked into the Neiyi Gate, he saw Qingwen, Chu Chan and others coming to greet him.

"Third Master!" Qingwen cried and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly as if Jia Cong was about to fly away as soon as she let go.

Seeing Jia Cong's disheveled hair, unkempt beard, and disheveled clothes, Chu Chan, Sister Feng, Qian Xue, and Ping'er felt sad and painful in their hearts, and they all gathered around and wiped their tears.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Are you all okay at home? Come on, get up. I'm dirty and I've pickled you carefully."

Qingwen shook her head and twisted her body again. For the first time, she had the courage to rely on Jia Cong and couldn't get up.

All the girls laughed, their little hooves were really good at acting coquettishly.

Jia Cong pinched Qingwen's buttocks and said, "I'll hug her later. I'm going to take a shower first. The old lady is still waiting."

Qingwen then stood up, wiped her tears and said, "I'll make arrangements."

Chu Chan pulled her and said with a smile: "Little Hoof, have you remembered now? It has been arranged long ago."

Qingwen lowered her head in shock and hid behind Qian Xue.

Jia Cong saw that two people were missing and asked, "Where are Shan'er and We'er?"

"They went out and said that Mr. Pang arranged the matter." Chu Chan winked at him.

Jia Cong knew that it was about the robbery, so he didn't say much and said with a smile: "Has our big bath been repaired? How about we come together and talk about what we have to say while washing."

After all, Sister Feng was her ex-sister-in-law, and she was pregnant. She spat and said, "You're just messing around when you get back, so I'm too lazy to take care of you." After that, she led Ping'er away.

Chu Chan covered her mouth with a smile, called Qingwen and Qianxue, two shy girls, and accompanied Jia Cong to the renovated bathroom.

The bathhouse is built in several large wing rooms behind Rongxi Hall. The entrance is a cloakroom for changing clothes. In the inner room is a large lotus-shaped bathtub made of white marble stone, with a diameter of one foot. There are eight shower heads made of red gold around the bathhouse. Always add hot water.

Due to the exquisite drainage design, the water level in the bathtub is always maintained at the appropriate position.

Separated by the wall is the water boiling room. Several women are constantly boiling water and pouring it into the bathroom through pipes.

Qingwen and Qianxue first took off Jia Cong's dirty clothes, then cleaned his face and body, and then helped him walk into the bath.

Soaking in the warm water, Jia Cong groaned comfortably, looked at Chu Chan and the other three and said with a smile, "Why are you still standing?"

Chu Chan was the most daring, she rolled her eyes at Jia Cong, gently pulled her belt, took off her restraints, tested the water temperature with her slender feet, slowly walked out of the bath and sat next to Jia Cong.

Qingwen and Qianxue also walked in with blushing faces and undressed.

Jia Cong stared at the three people one by one and sighed: "Although I am not afraid of death, it is better to live. After all, God has treated me well."

"Master, don't say unlucky words." Qingwen said angrily.

Chu Chan said: "As the saying goes, if you survive a disaster, you will be blessed later. The ancients also said that a blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise.

Cong'er's escape from death is a sign of good times, and now that all the bad things in the family have been settled, our family will be even more impeccable in the future. Isn't that a good thing? "

Qingwen, Qianxue and others all nodded in agreement.

Jia Cong put his arms around Chu Chan's soft waist and held the plump and straight jade peaks, and said with a smile: "What Sister Chan said is that with Sister Chan at home, Cong is worry-free."

Qingwen made a face on the other side and stuck out her tongue, feeling a little dissatisfied with Jia Cong's preference for one thing and for others. Could it be that she is so bad?

Chu Chan pursed her lips and smiled: "Don't say that. I will have a good housekeeper for you in the future, but I can't afford it. Someone might be jealous."

Jia Cong turned his head and looked at Qingwen, then he hugged her and said, "I'm sure Qingwen will die at home when she learns that I want to behead her head."

Chu Chan and Qian Xue laughed: "What I said is absolutely correct."

"Sir... I'm so panicked." Qingwen blushed and twisted her body in a coquettish way.

Jia Cong kissed her on the lips and said, "Of course I understand."

The two looked at each other, and nothing was said. Jia Cong understood that Qingwen had already tied her life to him. If he was gone, Qingwen would never live alone.

Qingwen smiled with tears in her eyes and leaned softly on Jia Cong's shoulder, feeling peaceful and happy in her heart.

At this time, Jin Chuan'er and Ling'er Dang'er served him with drinks, tea, fruits and snacks.

Jia Cong drank a glass of wine from Jin Chuan'er's hand, winked at her, and said with a smile: "When I become rich in the future, I will follow the ancients and create a wine pond and meat forest, so that I can live up to my life."

Chu Chan picked up a glass of wine and poured it into the bath, saying, "Isn't this a wine pool?" Then she leaned into Jia Cong's ear and chuckled, "As for the meat forest, isn't it ready-made?"

When Jia Cong heard this, his blood suddenly boiled. He pushed Chu Chan back to the edge of the pool, and said with a "smiling grin": "You monster, how dare you tease me, look at the gun."

"Yeah." Chu Chan moaned softly, feeling both bitter and happy.

Seeing this unsuitable scene for children, Jin Chuan'er blushed and hurriedly pulled the two underage girls out.
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Jia Cong "had enough to eat and drink" at home, put on a brand new outfit, looked at himself in the mirror, felt high-spirited, and couldn't help but smile.

Qingwen served him carefully and arranged his crown and belt. She looked at the young man who was still in high spirits in the mirror and said with a smile: "What are you laughing at?"

Jia Cong said: "I suddenly thought of a sentence, which is very suitable for the occasion."

"What are you talking about?" Chu Chan asked, with a look of laziness after the storm on her face, which was extremely charming.

"Whatever doesn't kill me will make me stronger."

All the girls nodded in agreement and sent Jia Cong out.

When he came to Rongqing Hall and saw everyone in the house, Jia Cong smiled and said hello, walked to Jia Mu and bowed down: "Greetings to the old lady."

Baochai, Daiyu and other sisters looked at Jia Cong, all covering their mouths and crying with joy. I don't know since when, Jia Cong has become the spiritual pillar of the house.

Jia Mu couldn't help but burst into tears. For the first time, she didn't scold him. She raised her hand and said, "Get up. I think you have suffered a lot this time and have lost weight."

This time, Ning Guo was removed from the family, and half of the Jia family collapsed, which really made the old lady feel distressed. Fortunately, in the midst of misfortune, Brother Cong, a noble man, was still around, so he could comfort himself.

"Thank you, old lady, for your kindness."

It was also the first time that Jia Cong felt the kindness of the old lady. It was not easy for him to be willing to take out the lifeblood of the family to save his own life.

Objectively speaking, even if a hundred ordinary children die, it is not worth using the iron book of the elixir. This stubbornness can protect the peace of the family for generations.

Clan members can regenerate after death, but this stubbornness will be gone once it is used.

Jia Mu sighed: "Do you know the Holy Father's will?"

Jia Cong nodded: "General Manager Dai has told me." Jia Mu cried: "Dongfu is gone, our family...oh, how will I be able to see my ancestors in the future?"

Jia Cong said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, old lady. Cong promises you that you will be able to see your ancestors in all their glory. Dongfu has done something wrong for itself, so it's fine if it's gone."

Manager Dai said, our family's gold certificate is still there, so the old lady doesn't need to worry too much. Back then, our ancestors could start from scratch and build the family business of the Duke's Mansion, and Cong can do the same! "

Before Jia Mu could speak, Jia She could not help scolding her: "What a shame! If you hadn't made enemies everywhere in the court, how could Dongfu have ended up in this situation?"

Jia Cong's eyes were slightly narrowed, his face was as cold as frost, he turned to look at Jia She, and said calmly: "Master, there is no way for misfortunes and blessings, only what people call you.

I hope you will abide by the law in the future and never rely on your ancestral influence to do evil again. Otherwise, there is no need for others to interfere with you, Cong Hui will kill your relatives first! "

"You! How bold! I, I..." Jia She was so angry that his face turned the color of pig liver and he almost breathed his last. Jia Cong's merciless words made him furious and furious.

Jia Zheng looked at the two father and son and sighed.

Jia's mother was busy trying to smooth things over: "Were you two enemies in your previous life? You quarreled as soon as you met. Why are you quarreling? Do you think our family is not chaotic enough?"
The elder will go back and rest first. Brother Cong will take the blame for you this time. You should understand in your heart that you can just take care of yourself in the future. "

Jia She had no choice but to bow and retreat. Before leaving, he glanced at Jia Cong bitterly, why is this little beast not dead yet?

Mother Jia suddenly thought of a key question and said hurriedly: "Brother Cong, where is our family's gold certificate?"

Jia Cong said: "I heard from Manager Dai that it's at Princess Ruyi's place."

Mother Jia knew all these things well and rolled her eyes at him angrily: "Tomorrow you will come to the house in person to bring back the ancestor's gold certificate."

"Yes." Jia Cong nodded. He really didn't know how to thank Princess Ruyi this time.

However, he has always been generous. He doesn't worry about too many debts or itches when there are too many lice. We will talk about it when the time comes.

"I've been tired for the past two days. You guys sit down. I'll go in and lean over for a while. Brother Cong will help me in," Jia Mu said.

Jia Cong knew she had something to say and hurriedly supported her.

Entering the inner room, Jia Mu whispered about the meeting with the Queen, saying: "If it weren't for the Queen this time, even if we take out our iron book of alchemy, we may not be able to protect you.

I have arranged your marriage to Princess Ruyi in person with your empress. You go to Haosheng tomorrow to apologize to me. Do you understand that you have treated me badly in the past? "

Jia Cong smiled bitterly, will the debt of gratitude have to be repaid physically?
Now he couldn't control his temper, so he had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Jia Ziyu said earnestly: "Brother Cong, I know you are capable, but the ups and downs of the world of officialdom are not determined by your own abilities alone. A fence needs three stakes, and you are covered with iron. How many nails can be driven into it?" Son?

It’s hard to say that Princess Ruyi is passionately devoted to you and her appearance is first-rate. What else do you want?
You are not a child anymore. You will still have to support this family in the future. If you are so willful, can you really support this family? "

"What the old lady taught me is that Cong understands that he should put the overall situation first and the individual first," Jia Cong said.

"That's it. Since ancient times, which nobleman, young master or young lady from aristocratic families can have their own marriage?
As long as it is beneficial to the family, you have to marry even an unsalted concubine. Even if you marry her back to provide for her, this is a burden on your shoulders.

Fortunately, the princess is very sexy, and many children from aristocratic families cannot ask for her, so you are not at a disadvantage, right?

Don't be ignorant of good and evil, don't forget the destiny and inadequacy, you will suffer the consequences; when the time comes, you will suffer the consequences.

You have suffered a loss once, are you going to suffer a second time? "Jia Mu taught earnestly.

Jia Cong nodded. It's not that he didn't understand these principles, but he used to think that he could change things on his own. Unexpectedly, the world was like a network, and he was in the middle of it. No matter how hard he struggled, it was all in vain.

"Well, I know you have always been interested in Bao Yatou. She also comes from a wealthy family and is knowledgeable about books and etiquette. She will understand." Jia Mu said.

Jia Cong resigned and saw that many people in Rongqing Hall had dispersed, except for a few sisters and girls.

"Third brother!" Jia Huan was picked up by the soldiers. When he learned that Jia Cong was fine, he was so happy that he hugged Jia Cong tightly and laughed and jumped.

"Okay, isn't it okay?" Jia Cong smiled and played with him for a while, and then talked with the sisters.

"Well, Dongfu has been deprived of his title and the family property is gone. What will Sister-in-law You and Brother Rong's daughter-in-law do?" Jia Cong asked.

Sister Feng said: "The old lady said to listen to your ideas and see how to arrange it."

Jia Cong muttered: "It doesn't matter, the trouble is caused by the men of the Jia family and has nothing to do with them, just take over and live here.

The eldest sister-in-law looked at the arrangement and said, it’s not that our family can’t live in it anyway, and all the things in the ancestral hall should be moved here. "

Li Wan said hurriedly: "Okay, I will send someone to pick up my sister-in-law and Brother Rong's daughter-in-law. The old lady has sent people to move the things in the ancestral hall and enshrine them in the yard next to Rongqing Hall."

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Everyone has been worried and tired these past two days. Let's go back and have a rest. In a few days, everything will be settled. Let's get together again. Sister Bao and Qi'er, I'll take you back."

Everyone went their separate ways, and Jia Cong accompanied them into the garden.

Still following the old routine, he first sent Daiyu back to Xiaoxiang Pavilion and "comforted" her until Daiyu blushed and wanted to beat someone. Only then did Jia Cong come out and take Baochai back to Hengwuyuan.

Along the way, Jia Cong was thinking about how to talk to Baochai, but it was always difficult to speak out the words. I secretly thought that if I told her, would Sister Bao say I was a scumbag?

Arriving at Hengwuyuan in silence, Xiangling brought tea.

Baochai saw Jia Cong's thoughts, smiled slightly, sent Xiang Ling away, and said: "Cong'er, you must be Princess Ruyi's consort, do you understand? This is good for everyone."

"Sister Bao, I..." Jia Cong sighed, not knowing what to say, he just felt very sorry for Baochai.

Baochai raised his hand to stop him and said with a smile: "Let me tell you a story. Have you ever heard of the allusion about the deep love between swords?"

Jia Cong shook his head.

Baochai said: "This is a story in the "Book of Han: Biography of Wife's Wife".

It is said that Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xun, was the great-grandson of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che. When he was young, he was forced to live among the people due to witchcraft. He met his daughter Xu Pingjun, who was also from a commoner family. They fell in love and got married.

Later, the situation changed, and Huo Guang supported him to inherit the great treasure.

After he ascended the throne, he conferred the title of Jieyu to Xu Pingjun, and the next important thing was to appoint a queen.

At that time, Huo Guang's power was so powerful that he could depose and establish the emperor. Naturally, the civil and military officials in the court did not dare to compete, and they all suggested that Huo Guang's daughter should be appointed as the queen.

Emperor Xuan was very smart and valued love and justice. He could not bear to let down his first wife. He only said one sentence and made the courtiers change their minds. "

"What words?" Jia Cong asked.

"It is written in the history books that 'Shang Nai ordered me to ask for Wei Shi's old sword'" Baochai said slowly.

"Uh, what do you mean?" Jia Cong asked.

"The meaning is that Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty told the ministers that when I was humble, I lost a beloved old sword. Please find it for me.

How could the emperor care about a mere old sword? It obviously refers to an old man, and who is this old man? Isn’t it obvious?

The courtiers naturally understood that the emperor's mind could not be changed, so they all asked Xu Jieyu to be made empress. This is the allusion of the deep love between swords. Baochai said.

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty is really smart. After becoming the emperor, he did not forget his old friends. He has unparalleled friendship and is a man."

Baochai said: "If nothing happened later, this story would be complete. Unfortunately, things are unpredictable."

"What happened next?"

"As expected, Emperor Xuan made Xu Jieyu his queen as he wished. However, Emperor Xuan was too young at the time. How could he know that people's hearts are sinister. How could the position of queen be occupied by ordinary people?
Xu Jieyu is just a commoner's daughter, but she suddenly occupies a prestigious position. How can others be dissatisfied?

Three years later, Queen Xu was poisoned to death by someone sent by the Huo family just after she gave birth. Then he still made Huo Guang's daughter his queen. Baochai sighed.

Jia Cong was startled and said, "What does Sister Bao mean?"

Baochai looked at Jia Cong and said, "Cong'er, do you want me to be Xu Jieyu?" (End of this chapter)