Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Zijuan did not dare to delay and hurriedly opened the door and said with a smile: "Master, the girl has just changed her clothes and is about to go to sleep."

The two of them were shocked. Although Jia Cong had come here to meet Lin Ruhai, he didn't want to be on such an occasion. If he found out that he had sneaked into Daiyu's boudoir in the middle of the night to steal jade and fragrance, even if he didn't blame him, it would be embarrassing.

Seeing that he was like a frightened mouse, Daiyu got up and wanted to climb over the window. She hurriedly pulled him, rolled her eyes at him, and said, "Dad, my hair is not dry. Please wait a moment and I will fall asleep immediately."

Lin Ruhai was an elegant gentleman, very polite, and did not come in after hearing this. He only said something outside: "You have been weak since childhood, so you should not stay up too late. Do you understand?"

"I know, thank you for your concern. Daddy should have rested earlier."

"Well, I still have to do some official business. Zijuan, waitress, please go to bed."

"Yes, sir."

Lin Ruhai confessed and went out.

Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief and gave Dai Yu a thumbs up: "Although my sister is calm and able to adapt to the situation, she really has the style of a general."

"Bah, you look like you have no future. One moment you are as bold as a rat, and the next moment you are as timid as a mouse. You are not afraid of making people laugh." Daiyu scolded with a smile.

"It's a great blessing for Cong to be able to smile gracefully." Jia Cong said with a smile, "Madam, please rest in peace while your husband goes to meet Lord Taishan."

"Go to hell, don't be ashamed." Daiyu said angrily.

Jia Cong laughed softly in her ear: "You're such a pretty girl, I'm embarrassed by this. What should I do in the future?"

"Talking crazy things again!" Daiyu covered her face that looked like it was about to burn and watched him leave, feeling uneasy in her heart. She didn't know how this bad guy would bully others in the future. He was so annoying.
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Lin Ruhai had just returned to the study and sat down when she heard someone knocking on the door: "Is uncle here?"

Um? It was Brother Cong. Lin Ruhai was slightly startled.

Shuiyue, who was serving outside, hurriedly opened the door: "Why is my uncle here?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Hello, Aunt Yue. I haven't seen you for a long time. She has become more beautiful. Is uncle here?"

Shuiyue covered her mouth with a smile and said, "Master is here."

Lin Ruhai came out and said with a smile: "Brother Cong, why are you here at this time?"

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Isn't it because it's inconvenient during the day?"

Lin Ruhai shook his head and said, "You are my nephew. You can come over anytime. Are you afraid of what others will say?"

"Uncle, thank you very much. Congte is here for today's matters."

"Come in and talk."

Lin Ruhai took him into the inner room to sit down and said, "What are your doubts?"

Jia Cong thought about his words and said, "What do you think my uncle means when he is suddenly promoted to the title of Marquis Juye?"

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "Isn't it obvious? I think the Holy Lord wants to rectify the powerful forces in the army.

During the rebellion in Hebei and Shandong this time, His Majesty felt deeply that some in the army were unwilling to listen to the instructions but not the propaganda, and it was difficult for them to handle the situation well, so he took the opportunity to hammer it out. "

Jia Cong asked: "Do both Huo and Dong hold this view?"

Lin Ruhai nodded.

"Uncle, if Your Majesty wants to touch Tu Fei, there must be a lot of noise. What should we do?" Jia Cong said.

Lin Ruhai knew that he was talking about the New Party, and said: "Don't worry, His Majesty is talented and has great plans, and he has his own ideas. We can just obey his orders. At this time, it is better to be still than to move. Just wait and see what happens."

Jia Cong thought of Pang Chao's analysis and said, "Uncle, if Tu Fei is taken down and the carrots are pulled out of the mud, there will be a large vacancy in the army. What do you two Zhongtang mean?"

Lin Ruhai smiled slightly and said: "The two central ministers will naturally support the Duke's lineage to regroup and reorganize military affairs in order to maintain a balance in the army. It is also in line with the holy will."

After understanding the attitude of the new party, Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief. Now he is both a noble and a relative.

With the support of the New Party and the Fence-riding Faction in the court, the Empress, Yuan Chun, and Dai Quan speaking in the inner court, and himself in charge of the imperial robes of the world, no matter how you look at it, it should be as stable as Mount Tai.

Resisting the urge to ask Lin Ruhai if he would attack him one day, Jia Cong said, "Uncle, when do you think something will change?"

Lin Ruhai said: "This cannot be reversed by humans, but when Jiangnan Xia pays taxes and comes to Beijing, something will happen."

Jia Cong nodded and understood what he meant. Now that several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River are pushing new laws, it is conceivable that the first tax payment next year will be extremely generous. By then, the government and the opposition will be polarized, and the old and new parties will be tit for tat, fighting to the death. .

"Uncle, the court is dangerous and treacherous, so you must be careful." Jia Cong couldn't help but advise.

Lin Ruhai twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Thousands of people are going to where the Tao is, why should I be afraid of a mere disturbance?" Jia Cong's heart sank. Mr. Pang was indeed right. His uncle is indeed a great man, and he is willing to devote himself to his beliefs. I am a man of lofty ideals and benevolence, and I dare not persuade him again.

Then he stood up and said, "My uncle is a true scholar of the country, and Cong laments that he is not as good as him. It's getting late, so Cong will leave. My uncle, please go to bed early."

"That's fine." Lin Ruhai stood up and saw him out.

Jia Cong, accompanied by Shui Yue, went out of the back door, returned to the car, and silently leaned against the wall with his eyes closed and meditated.

Seeing his serious look, Cheng Lingsu didn't dare to disturb him and just sat quietly.

The carriage slowly drove out of the dim halo of light cast by the lantern at the back door of Lin Mansion, and gradually disappeared into the darkness of the long street, leaving only two ruts in the snow.

After a long time, Jia Cong let out a long breath. Mr. Pang was right. There was no room for emotion in the court, so some arrangements should be made to prepare for a rainy day.

I would rather teach me to betray others than teach others to betray me.

Seeing a trace of coldness in his eyes, Cheng Lingsu said softly: "Master is in trouble, can Lingsu help?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "There is no such thing as easy in the court. But Lingsu can work for me."

Cheng Lingsu said happily: "Master, please give me your instructions."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "The day before yesterday in Shandong, I told you that I would let you sleep with me after the war. I haven't had time yet. Can you stay with me tonight?"

Cheng Lingsu covered his mouth with a smile and said, "Lingsu just depends on the master's orders."

Seeing her obedient look, Jia Cong couldn't help but feel a surge in his heart, and gently put his arm around her neck.

Cheng Lingsu understood, chuckled, and leaned down.

"Hiss...Lingsu, good man..."

squeak...

Jia Cong sighed softly and relaxed his whole body. He inserted his fingers into Cheng Lingsu's thick hair and stroked it gently.
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The next morning, Jia Cong woke up. As soon as he moved, Cheng Lingsu opened his eyes.

"Master, are you getting up? I will help you get dressed."

Jia Cong stretched out his hand to pull her back to the quilt, and said with a smile: "You have served me enough, please sleep a little longer."

She was the only one who tried her best to serve him, and Jia Cong felt extremely happy.

Cheng Lingsu groaned softly, looked at Jia Cong meekly, and twisted slightly to come closer.

A sudden thought came to Jia Cong's mind, and he said, "Japanese people really know how to stir up the evil desires deep in people's hearts."

He quickly stopped and said, "You are not allowed to seduce me."

"Yes, Master." Cheng Lingsu pursed his lips and smiled, "I just want to make Master happy."

"Well, I'm quite happy." Jia Cong smiled and stood up. Qingwen and Qianxue hurriedly came in to help him change clothes and wash up.

Seeing that the two of them looked a little unnatural, Jia Cong smiled and said: "Have you two been a little moved after hearing what I said?"

The two of them spat in unison, their faces flushed with embarrassment as they thought about the fierce battle between them last night.

Qingwen shyly whispered: "I was too arrogant last night, and I'm not afraid of hurting Lingsu."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Lingsu is a martial artist, not a delicate girl like you. How can I hurt her? She almost hurt me."

"Bah." Qingwen said angrily: "Since I know it, I still don't care about my own body. How could I be so greedy?"

"You don't understand." Jia Cong smiled slightly. Last night he vented all the negative emotions such as violence and depression accumulated during these days of fighting on the battlefield, and he was so energetic today.

Qingwen rolled her eyes at him, leaned into his ear and whispered: "Anyway, I'm not allowed to do that to me, I won't be able to bear it."

Jia Cong laughed, patted her round buttocks, and said, "If you want to do that, I won't let you go."

Qingwen laughed, her heart was filled with joy, and she glanced at Jia Cong with eyes full of eyes.

After practicing the exercises, Jia Cong handled some official business in the palace and then set off to Wangfu Street.

This morning he had made an appointment with Sun Chi and others to meet at the palace. (End of chapter)