Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Suddenly I heard a soft voice saying: "Old lady, who in our two houses doesn't know that my third uncle respects you the most.

When I went to fight in Liaodong, I couldn't bear to keep Baoshen to save my life. Baba sent it back to you, hoping that you would live longer and protect our family for a long time.

This time, the emperor had given him the favor. It was because of his great contribution to the third uncle that he was granted the title of Duke. How could he be called a Shaobao?
Since the founding of the country, the only person who could receive such an honor during his lifetime, besides Leng Shigong, was his third uncle. Everyone knows that Leng Shigong, the elders of the two dynasties, treated the emperor with courtesy when he was hiding in his residence.

As for the third uncle being granted the title, it was probably because the emperor looked at the old lady's golden face. Our family can produce a noble concubine and a prince in this generation. This is something that all the ancestors and clans are proud of, isn't it? Is the old lady wise and virtuous? "

Everyone glanced at Qin Keqing and nodded in agreement with a smile: "What Brother Rong's daughter-in-law said is on point."

Jia Cong gave her a look of thanks and said with a smile: "What you said is right. I had wanted to come and report to the old lady for a long time. Unexpectedly, the news spread so fast in Beijing. There was an endless stream of people coming to congratulate me. Where can I go? It’s not good to offend anyone. I think the old lady Shengming will forgive me.”

Jia Mu rolled her eyes at him and couldn't help but smile. She had heard the rumors recently and knew that Ke Qing had flown to the branch and she had to give her face.

Because he said: "You are right. Even though I have become a young bailian, I can't stick my tail up to the sky. It's not a big deal if I offend us. If I offend a senior member of the court, we have old friends and we are not just being naughty."

"Cong would like to follow the old lady's teachings, guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and be modest and prudent."

Jia Mu was very impressed by his respectful attitude. After chatting for a while, she asked, "Is Qingwen feeling better?"

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "It's much better. Thanks to the precious ginseng given by the old lady to save my life at the critical moment, otherwise... it would be hard to say."

This is why he was so respectful to Jia Mu today. If it weren't for the powerful medicinal effect of that old ginseng, Qingwen might not be able to wait until Ye Tianshi.

The girls all breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Qingwen was Jia Cong's eyeball, and they hurriedly said many auspicious words to comfort her.

Jia Mu also nodded with a smile and said: "I'm telling you, no matter what kind of disease a child can get, it's just that the girl's body is more delicate, and she can be cured after a few days and a few good medicines.

Anyway, the ginseng was a gift from you, and returning it to you is considered as a return of your favor, which is also a business without capital. "

Everyone laughed.

Jia Cong said with a smile: "The old lady's kindness to Cong is high and deep, but Cong doesn't know how to repay it. Cong has already sent a message to the old people in Liaodong to collect good ginseng for me. As long as it is more than two hundred years old, Cong will send it back." If you honor the old lady with a few good things, she will live younger and younger.”

Jia Mu smiled and said, "That's what you said. I don't have anything good to repay."

Jia Cong said: "The old lady's happiness, longevity and health are the greatest joy for our family, so what else can we do in return?"

Jia Mu said happily: "You monkey, you are sleeping well today, so I gave you Qingwen in vain."

Jia Cong agreed with a smile, but suddenly he heard the old lady change the subject, and said something that seemed to be intentional or unintentional: "Now that you are in a high position of power, friends and relatives from all over the world are rarely asked to be your disciples. If you can help, please help. As the saying goes, Many friends lead to many roads, many enemies lead to many walls.”

Jia Cong's heart moved slightly and he said, "The old lady's words seem to have a profound meaning. Cong is a little confused. Please clarify."

Jia Mu glanced at everyone and said, "You guys should go back first. I'll have a few words with Brother Cong."

Everyone was busy with the blessing ceremony and left.

"A while ago, your eldest cousin Marquis Baoling came back from Shandong with a message, saying that the place was very cheap and happy. He asked your second cousin to also move around and set up a local errand to take care of it. Please beg me for this unfaithful Marquis Jing. Here..." Jia Mu said.

Jia Cong smiled lightly and said: "Marquis Baoling is happy to be serving as the commander-in-chief of the army in Shandong, but I am afraid that thousands of soldiers and civilians will not be happy."

Jia Mu rolled her eyes at him and said, "How do you know that the people are unhappy? Didn't you kill all the thieves and bandits last year?"

Jia Cong sighed: "Of course it was Yan Shenggong who wrote to me and told me that although the bandits are gone, the harsh government is as fierce as a tiger."

Jia Mu said: "That is also the power and responsibility of the governor and chief envoy of Shandong. What does it have to do with the general?"

Jia Cong chuckled and said, "What the old lady said is, what kind of official position does Marquis Zhongjing want?"

Jia Mu said: "Knowing that you don't care about the sand in your eyes, how dare he ask you for an official position? He said that he finally followed the path of the Prince of Nan'an and got an errand as the deputy commander-in-chief of Gansu Town and the military governor of Liangzhou. Just because you are the governor of the left and can manage the personnel in the army, I beg you to show your kindness and let him go to the bitter and cold place to gain experience."

Jia Cong pondered for a moment. He was not as easy to deceive as Jia Mu. In an instant, several clues were connected. Prince Nan'an, Gansu Town, and the Shi family. Could it be that the Shi family had secretly interacted with the four princes?

Otherwise, how could Baoling Hou Shi Nai fill the post of Shandong Chief Military Officer so quickly? Now Shi Ding has found a real vacancy in Gansu Town. Now the Nine Borders are at the critical moment of withdrawing their vassals, and any personnel changes are very sensitive.

Yin smiled and said: "Old lady, General Cong Ke, who is at the level of Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Bian Town, cannot make the decision. He has to seek the Holy Lord's will."

Jia Mu was well prepared and said with a smile: "Of course I understand this truth. Just a deputy general, and your Fifth Army Commander's Mansion has drawn up a plan and submitted it to me. The prince has said it. Could it be that the Holy One has refuted it?"

What kind of good place is Gansu? It's cold, windy and sandy. Could it be that there are still people rushing to get there? "

Jia Cong said with a smile: "It seems that the master gave the old lady a lot of advice back then, and he knows more about military matters than Cong does."

Jia Mu laughed and scolded: "Bah, you monkey, you are making fun of me. Just tell me whether it is okay. If it is okay, it is your benefit. If not, I will go back to their home and say that my old face is useless." , tell them not to bother me in the future.”

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "The old lady is serious. Since this matter is a favor from Prince Nan'an, it is not easy for Cong to take advantage of her. In this way, as long as Prince Nan'an makes the report accurately, your majesty will hand it over to the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army for discussion. Cong thinks that in the future The old lady and Sister Yun highly recommend Marquis Zhongjing."

He also learned to be smarter. Recommending a general in the army is not a child's play. If he is not good, he will be in trouble and commit the crime of unknown people. So he played a trick and pushed the Nan'an County Prince out. Then something might happen. People take the blame.

Jia Mu knew that he was grateful for being able to do this, so she nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's good. The sedan chair is carrying people. If you help others more, they will reciprocate."

Over the past few decades, this kind of incense and favors have become very popular. This is the principle of life. You must not be lonely and admire yourself. If you are too proud, you will definitely not end up in a good place. "

Jia Cong didn't bother to argue with her about the principle of "people with different Taoism should not work together". He just smiled and said: "That's what the old lady said."

"Well, by the way, we are seeing the twelfth lunar month, and after the Lantern Festival, the Empress Yuan Fei is going to visit her relatives again, so everything should be prepared."

Jia Cong was stunned. He had already forgotten about it, "This... should... maybe be ready. I'll go back and ask Qi'er."

Jia Mu glared at him and said: "I know you are busy with things. That's all. Let Yu'er, Bao Yatou, Feng Ge'er and Chan Yatou come over here to discuss with their sisters. Do you want to ask Yu Blind? ”

Jia Cong smiled and said: "There is still more than a month. What's the old lady in a hurry? It's just a matter of spending a few dollars. Cong promises to do it beautifully, ten times more glorious than the first time."

Jia Mu pointed at him and said with a smile: "I know you are very wealthy now, but Xifu doesn't have much money anymore, so you can do it as you see fit."

Jia Cong laughed dumbly and said: "You can just take out some of your old clothes, big sister, it will be enough for me to have a wedding with you ten times."

Jia Mu spat: "Don't try to mess with me. That's what I left for Baoyu. Now that you are the clan leader, this is your worry." "Okay, I'll just give you more, and you'll just have to worry about it." Baoyu, I'm afraid you will have to rely on me to carry you up to Mount Wutai in the future," Jia Cong said, spreading his hands.

Jia Mu smiled and said: "Who told you to work harder if you are capable? How can Baoyu compare with you?"

"That's true." Jia Cong joked with her, thinking about Qin Keqing's considerate words to relieve the situation, his heart became hot, and he went to the garden again. He hadn't seen her for many days, and he missed this goblin.

In terms of appearance, charm, and beauty, she was the only one Jia Cong had ever seen in her life, and she had no idea how much thought the Creator had put into her to create such a stunning beauty.

Thinking of this section, Jia Cong's heart moved slightly. How could Yangshengtang have such a beautiful girl? Keqing's life experience... has always been a mystery, but what is certain is that he is definitely an ordinary person.

Although he also had people check it, there were no traces of it due to the passage of time. However, from logical inference, we could also know that there must be something fishy in it.

It can be clearly seen by using the method of proof by contradiction. Assuming that Qin Keqing is really a woman with unknown origins in the Yangsheng Hall, how could Jia Daihua specifically leave a last word before her death to be Jia Rong's wife and the future patriarch's wife?

Suddenly I remembered what Wang Fei and others said. If people in those days had to abandon their children due to unavoidable reasons, they would leave some marks for future reference.

Those who don't have money can get a long-life lock and name charm made of copper and iron that they carry with them, while those who have money can get a jade pendant or gold lock.

However, this method is not safe. Firstly, it is easy to lose. Secondly, if there are good things, places like Yangshengtang have long been taken away by the mothers. Where can they leave them?
Therefore, if the biological parents have the intention to find their children in the future, they will definitely leave a mark on their children, just like Ye Erniang and Ruan Xingzhu in "The Eight Parts of the Dragon" branded incense scars or tattoos on their children.

Thinking about this, Jia Cong slapped his forehead. If Qin Keqing's life experience is really extraordinary, there must be something weird about him. He couldn't see clearly last time when it was dark, so he can check it carefully today.

"Greetings to the Duke of Guo." As soon as they arrived at the entrance of Xiaoxiang Pavilion, the little girl who looked after the door hurriedly came out to greet him.

"Is sister-in-law here?"

"My wife and grandma are here, I'll invite you." The girls hurriedly showed him the way.

Youshi and Qin Keqing in Lijian heard about it and rushed out to welcome him. There was another person behind them, but it was Li Wan.

Jia Cong cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I have met two sisters-in-law."

The three women smiled and let him in.

"Sister-in-law Zhen, are you used to living in the garden?" Jia Cong asked.

Youshi smiled hurriedly and said, "There's no one who can't get used to living there. They're all pretty. My sisters and sisters-in-law are joking and having fun all day long. They're happier than being gods."

Jia Cong smiled and nodded. Seeing that Ke Qing looked a little unnatural, he asked suspiciously: "Ke Qing, this is..."

Youshi glanced at him and sighed: "Yesterday, news came from the Western Region that Brother Rong was dead."

Jia Cong said lightly, "Yes". That day, Jia Jing and Jia Rong were sent to the Western Regions. Jia Jing died of illness on the road within a few days. Jia Rong was a spoiled child, so it is not easy to survive to this day.

"These two people have committed treason and insulted their ancestors. Cong has already removed their names from the family tree. They will die when they die. What's the value?"

Li Wan hurriedly smiled to smooth things over and said: "What the third brother said is that now that the Ningguo Mansion is gone, let alone two sinners who are not even members of the clan, what does life and death have to do with us? I am also afraid of my sister-in-law today, but "You are thinking about old friendship and feel unhappy, so you came here to take a look. Now that the third brother is here, it is no better. You are the leader of the clan and can enlighten me."

Qin Keqing said hurriedly: "Auntie's lesson is that we only think about how heroic old Ning Guogong is, and we don't expect future generations to be so dishonest. It is really sad."

Seeing that Jia Cong's expression was as usual, Youshi smiled and said, "Fortunately, there is a third brother here in Xifu. He is better than his predecessor, which can comfort the heroic spirit of our ancestors."

Qin Keqing and Li Wan both pursed their lips and smiled and said, "That's it."

Jia Cong smiled and waved his hand.

Li Wan knew that he "must have a profound meaning" in coming here, so he smiled and said: "With my third brother to enlighten you, I won't be an eyesore anymore, so I'll leave now."

As soon as these words came out, Ke Qing couldn't help but lowered her head, her face felt hot.

After all, Youshi is a person who has been here before, and his psychological quality has improved a lot. He spat: "What are you talking about? You have just come and you have to leave. If you want to leave, you have to eat before talking."

"No, you guys talk, I have something to do at my house." Li Wan declined with a smile, his eyes slid to Jia Cong's face, and said: "If you have time, third brother, come and sit at my place, I still have something to bother you with. "

"Okay, I'll go there later." Jia Cong's heart moved slightly. What did Li Wan want to do with him?
You sent Li Wan away and returned to the room to see Jia Cong hugging Ke Qing and being intimate. She quickly turned around and closed the door, and spat, "I don't know how to restrain myself in broad daylight."

Keqing was giggling in Jia Cong's arms with a shy face. Now she was not afraid of anything.

Jia Cong said: "Jia Zhen, a third-class general, can do whatever he wants, let alone Cong Hu? Sister-in-law, there is no need to worry about others."

Youshi couldn't do anything to him, so she blushed and wanted to turn around and go out.

"Where are you going, sister-in-law?" Jia Cong asked with a smile.

"I...I'm going to go for a walk in the garden." Youshi's heart was pounding and her whole body was hot. She felt that Jia Cong's gaze behind her was like the scorching sun, melting her whole body, and she couldn't even stand still.

Jia Cong carried Ke Qing into the inner room and said: "It's rare for Cong to come here. My sister-in-law doesn't show her loyalty to the landlord?"

Youshi looked at his tall and muscular back, biting his plump red lips again and again, and finally moved in shyly.

Jia Cong put Ke Qing on the couch and said with a smile: "Ke'er, it was late last time and I couldn't see clearly. Now you'd better let me take a look."

"Yeah. What do you want to see, uncle?" Ke Qing covered her mouth and smiled, the charm in her eyes seemed to drip out.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Of course I want to see them all, take them off quickly."

Ke Qing glanced at him and gently untied his belt.

"Wait a minute, sister-in-law, go ask someone to bring two pots of fire. It's cold. Be careful." Jia Cong, who had been bitten by a snake for ten years, was afraid of well ropes and hurriedly pressed Ke Qing's hand.

Youshi's heart warmed slightly, and she hurriedly turned around and went out. After a while, Yindie'er and Baozhu came in with a brazier. They didn't panic when they saw Jia Cong, obviously they already knew about it.

After a while, the room became warm, but Qing was not afraid of her mother-in-law by her side. She slowly took off her dress, which made Youshi feel embarrassed and angry. She secretly cursed the shameless little slut, and felt a little hesitant in her heart. She didn't know what she should do. Shouldn't follow up. (End of chapter)