Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

After a moment of silence, Elder Zhi said: "I would like to ask why the Marquis bought Weiliu."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "I said it's because of Lingsu, she is both my ninja and my woman, and you all owe her a favor.

I bought you because you have good potential and have the opportunity to become the largest ninja sect in Japan. Of course, you definitely can't do it on your own. It's a different matter if I control it.

In addition, although your scale is not small, I guess you don’t have the arrogance of Koga and Iga to be the best in the world, so it is easier to buy. "

"The largest ninja sect in Japan..." Hearing this, everyone's heart beat faster. This was the long-cherished wish of the elders and elders of Kii-ryu.

"I wonder why Lord Marquis said this?" Elder Xin said.

Jia Cong said: "Because I have money. Isn't it enough to have money that makes all the devils go around?"

Everyone was speechless, the nobles of the Celestial Dynasty were indeed arrogant.

"I wonder how much the Marquis is willing to invest?" Elder Zhi asked.

"Well, I don't know how much you are worth. Just tell me the number yourself. I will never counter-offer. Of course, if you want to steal my money, it's not that easy." Jia Cong said calmly.

Elder Zhi glanced at the other two people and said slowly: "Two million taels of silver, from now on everyone from top to bottom of our stream belongs to the Marquis. In addition, the expenses for the operation and development of our stream in the future will also be fully borne by the Marquis."

"Deal." Jia Cong smiled.

The three elders didn't expect that he really wouldn't counter-offer. They couldn't believe it and said, "Master Hou, please hear me clearly. It's two million taels of silver. There are also operating expenses in the future."

Jia Cong laughed and said: "You are really used to being poor. Just sweeping the cracks in my house will be enough for you to live on for a lifetime. Money is a small thing, but it is nothing, but I can't give it to you all at once."

Elder Zhi frowned and said, "What do you mean by these words, Lord Marquis?"

Jia Cong said calmly: "You are far away in Japan. I gave you the money and you don't acknowledge it. Who should I turn to?"

Elder Nobu said in a cold voice: "Master Hou, please be careful. Kiiru would rather die than do anything dishonest. Master Hou's words are a severe humiliation to us!" Before he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. A sense of coldness spread across the air.

The three chuunin raised their heads and directed their gazes at Jia Cong with no human emotion.

Cheng Lingsu hurriedly stepped forward to protect Jia Cong, fearing that these people would suddenly attack.

Jia Cong talked and laughed freely, waved his hand for Cheng Lingsu to step back, and said: "Do you understand it as humiliation? Haha, in my opinion, it is because I am on guard against others.

Listen, my condition is that I pay two hundred thousand silver dollars a year until it is paid in full.

And you must first send a hundred elite soldiers to the Celestial Empire for me to drive. I will pay the money for the first year and the operating expenses for the current year when these people arrive.

And what you have to do is to divide into two groups, one group will come to heaven to work for me, and the other group will stay in Japan to develop and grow and spy on me for information.

If you refuse, I will turn around and cooperate with Koga-Iga, and you will lose your only chance to rise. To tell you the truth, how can Japan use so many ninja schools?
In the future, I will eliminate those messy factions and only keep one that listens to my orders. Wouldn't it be nice? Now give me an answer. "

Jia Cong sneered and said, he was a majestic general who had killed countless people, how could he be intimidated by the murderous intent of a few of them.

The three elders discussed in low voices for a moment. The blueprint drawn by Jia Cong really moved their hearts. Anyway, this condition was not a loss, so they said: "It's a deal."

Elder Xin said: "Master Marquis, now that it's settled, we will return to Japan immediately and send someone over for your use. These two people will stay here for you to check the quality." He pointed to the two people behind him. people.

Jia Cong nodded and said: "Okay. Lingsu..."

Cheng Lingsu hurriedly came out of the cabinet holding an official leather box with huanghuali carvings to attract wealth and placed it gently on the table. It seemed to be quite heavy.

"I know that China's banknotes can't be used by you. Just take these and use them as travel expenses. Then go back and take a big boat to avoid seasickness." Jia Cong said with a smile.

Elder Zhi hurriedly signaled to the chuunin behind him to go up and open it, but he saw that the golden light was dazzling and the whole room was filled with brilliance. It was actually a box full of gold bars, probably not more than a thousand taels.

"This... this is too much. I will not be rewarded for my efforts." Elder Xin stammered. Looking at the quality of the red gold, he took it back to Japan and exchanged it for at least 20,000 silver, and gave it away as travel expenses.

Jia Cong mumbled, "Rich bumpkin." He didn't bother to pay attention to him. He looked at the two chuunin and said, "What are your names?"

"Nine deaths."

"Wrathful Master."

Jia Cong nodded and said, "I have been promoted to the rank of Jonin. From now on, you can just follow her orders."

"Yes, Master." The two of them bowed with expressionless expressions.

"Do they have, um, monthly money on weekdays?" Jia Cong turned his head and asked Cheng Lingsu.

Cheng Lingsu covered his mouth and smiled, and said: "The monthly average for a chunin is ten taels of silver, and for a jonin, one hundred taels."

"From now on, you will make one hundred taels a month. Lingsu, see off the guests for me." After Jia Cong finished speaking, he ignored everyone and walked away.

"Yes, Master." Cheng Lingsu smiled.

The three elders were a little stunned when they saw Jia Cong's figure disappearing around the corner, and asked: "Lingsu, is the Marquis really so rich?"

Cheng Lingsu said: "Elder, look at this mansion, do you still have any doubts? The owner would spend more than the money in the box to pay a famous prostitute for one night."

The three elders nodded with a wry smile and left, just sell it.

Aren't ninjas just for sale?
After seeing the elder off, Cheng Lingsu came back and looked at the chuunin seniors who were ranked above her in the past, and said: "Nine Deaths, Fury Master, my master has personal guards when he travels on weekdays, so he doesn't need your protection.

Today the master is moving to a new house nearby. I will arrange for you to go there and pretend to be the newly purchased grooms, waiting for the master's orders. "

"Yes."

Cheng Lingsu knew that ninjas who had been rigorously trained since childhood were extremely obedient and would never disobey their superiors' orders, so he safely handed them over to Lin Zhixiao and asked him to arrange their trip to Dongfu.
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The East Mansion has long been taken over by people such as Wangcai, Zhaocai, Zhaobao and his wife, who have renovated the interior and exterior.

Emperor Xifeng was very wise. Not a penny was touched in the East Mansion's treasury, and all the servants in charge were kept in the East Mansion.

It can be regarded as leaving Jia Cong with the foundation of a Duke's mansion.

After all, he is the son-in-law of Chenglong, so some preferential treatment is normal. Jia Cong nodded and went in while listening to Wangcai's report.

"Miss Feng and Ping will be coming soon. It's up to them to decide who should stay or go in Dongfu. You just need to obey orders." Jia Cong ordered.

"Yes, sir." Wangcai bowed and said. Now he is the chief manager of Huanhou Mansion. He is so majestic that everyone who sees him has to call him "Uncle Wang".

Jia Cong was stunned and scolded: "What nonsense, I am the youngest? What kind of master?" Wang Cai said aggrievedly: "I am now independent and the most noble in the house. According to the rules, I call you master. I don't dare to be without help." present."

"Forget it, let's stick to the old name." Jia Cong waved his hand.

"Sir, I dare to tell you this. If I have a young master in the future, what will I call him?" Wang Cai said cautiously. I can't be the third master and my son is the eldest son?

Jia Cong was stunned when he heard this. This makes sense. There were a few sweet smiles from the cart next to him, and only one person said: "Isn't it enough to call me Lord Marquis?"

"Yes, my slave is stupid, thank you for your guidance."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Sister Chan is still smart."

Everyone chatted and laughed as they entered Shenshi Hall and ate in the flower hall in the back hall.

Jia Cong directly abolished the traditional rule of Rong Mansion that one should not say anything after eating. Everyone was chatting and laughing while eating, which was very lively.

After the meal, Jia Cong took the tea brought by Jin Chuaner, rinsed his mouth, pinched her round and plump buttocks, and smiled like a playboy.

Jin Chuan'er was so embarrassed that she almost dropped the tea cup and hurriedly left with a blushing face.

At this point in her life, she was considered a darling wife and concubine, and she had become famous. Jia Cong took the toothpick and picked his teeth, smiling proudly.

Then he changed his mind and thought that according to his original idea, it was enough to get into the Marquis of Wu. He wanted to come to Rong Mansion so that his family would not be confiscated and his family would be exterminated.

However, at this moment, although he had resolved the hidden dangers of the Jia Mansion, it also brought new hidden dangers, forcing him not to stop for a moment, and he had to move forward, otherwise it would be difficult to say whether the future would be good or bad.

Qingwen rolled her eyes at him and said, "If you like Jin Chuan'er, why don't you take her in, so that you don't have to be disrespectful to someone who is so greedy and hands-on."

Jia Cong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Let's talk about it later. If I accept one by one, I won't be able to fit them in the house. Besides, what's the point of saying they are all aunts? You don't understand what it's like for a girl to have a girl's taste."

Qingwen spat and turned away to ignore him. She and Qianxue were both aunts and maids.

Chu Chan smiled and said, "Cong'er, have you forgotten something?"

"Huh? What's the matter?"

"When you came back, you didn't tell the princess and the two girls Xue Lin that they were safe? Look carefully, you have a lot of good things." Chu Chan said.

Jia Cong nodded and said, "What Sister Chan said is absolutely true. Please write three letters for me and send them to each of them. I won't let you see them. I'm too lazy to write."

Chu Chan pursed her lips and smiled and said: "You are lazy. They will be even more angry when they see that the handwriting is not yours. It would be better not to write at all."

Jia Cong rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Yes, I'd better come to greet you personally."

"Huh? I'm afraid it's inconvenient?" Chu Chan was stunned. She was a lady from everyone. She had a secret meeting with her fiancé before getting married. It would not be a good reputation if it spread out. People must say that she had already made a private decision for life.

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Just don't let anyone know. Lingsu, go and prepare an ordinary green cloth cart for me. I'm going out, and no soldiers are allowed to follow."

Chu Chan was angry and funny, and hurriedly advised: "Now that you are the Marquis, you are still acting like this. How can it be disrespectful to spread the word? Careful, the old lady scolds you."

Jia Cong stood up and said, "I have something serious to do."

The girls all laughed and spat, and went to find the girl in the middle of the night to find out what was serious.

After a while, an ordinary green cloth cart quietly left Dongfu under the cover of night, drove to Xuefu across the street, and stopped outside the back door of Xuefu.

The Xue family has several mansions in Beijing. Now, in order to facilitate Aunt Xue's frequent visits to chat with Jia Mu, they chose a mansion next to Ningrong Street to live.

Looking at the tall courtyard wall that was two feet high, Jia Cong said to the nine dead and angry masters who were acting as coachmen: "Look at what you are capable of."

The two nodded and stood up. Master Nu walked to the wall and crouched slightly. He jumped over with a narrow escape, stepped on his palm, and climbed up the wall with the help of his strength. He turned over and crossed the wall with a gentle and clever move.

There was a soft creak and the back door opened.

Jia Cong walked in and saw an open copper lock hanging on the side. He nodded slightly. He really had some skills.

"You guys wait outside."

"Yes."

Jia Cong confessed and sneaked in quietly, avoiding the servants. He felt very excited. He was a powerful Marquis of Wu. He sneaked into a private house at night. It would be a bit embarrassing if he was discovered.

Now he also knows quite a bit about these wealthy mansions. Next to the back door are often the residences of the mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, wet nurse, etc., and beyond is the back garden, and beyond that should be the owner's residence.

He didn't bother to climb over the wall to avoid getting his clothes dirty, so he just walked towards the West Road courtyard in a Buddhist-like way.

Most of the mansions of wealthy families are divided into three sections, the middle and the east. Xue Pan, as the head of the family, should live in the main house in the middle. Aunt Xue has the same status as Jia Mu, so she must live in the west courtyard. As for Baochai, she should live with Aunt Xue. , or live alone in the East Road Courtyard.

As Xue's family was expected to be small, Aunt Xue would not let Baochai live alone in the East Road Courtyard, not to mention that the West Road Courtyard would be more than enough for the two of them.

Suddenly he heard two girls talking and coming over with boxes. Jia Cong hurriedly hid himself among the flowers and trees next to the corridor.

Only one person said: "How many people do you think our girl will bring with her when she leaves the court?"

Another person said: "Ying'er and Xiangling must be going, but I don't know what else is going on. The girl has always been calm and doesn't reveal her words easily. Who can guess her thoughts?"

"Who says it's not the case? It would be great if I could go there with the girl as a dowry. Marquis Huan's mansion is much more prosperous than our family. If you follow the girl there, you will have to work as a steward's wife in the future."

"Just go ahead and dream. We have to be able to do nothing, and we have to be pretty and ugly. We should be little girls for the rest of our lives, but we still want to be in charge."

The person in front sighed: "I just regret that my parents didn't have a good child. Who doesn't know that Marquis Huan is a romantic young man? If we look like Xiangling and that girl, and we are more obedient, we may not be favored by the Marquis." Is there any need to serve others?”

"I think you want a man, so hurry up and leave, the girl is waiting." The girl smiled.

Jia Cong waited for the two of them to pass by, then quietly followed them, smiling to himself, one day we might as well be the diamond king.

But what these two girls said is right. Nowadays, they are used to seeing beautiful women. The vulgar fans themselves are too lazy to take a look. Even if they are beauties, they don’t have much interest in accepting them. A group of people with no emotional foundation are surrounding them. I feel tired just looking at it.

Talking about beauties, last time I went to Jiangnan, I don’t know where the twenty-odd top-quality thin horses given by the salt merchants were thrown away. They were all under the care of Sister Feng. They all had the color of Qingwen or Xiangling. In terms of talent and literary talent, , and the way she served men was so impressive that Jia Cong didn't even have time to take a look.

It was a cold winter night, so all the servants hid in their rooms to keep warm. There was no one on the road, so Jia Cong went directly into Baochai's yard. (End of chapter)