Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 67 Brotherhood
  The tenth prince turned his anger into joy and said with a smile: "It's so refreshing. From now on, I will call you Brother Cong, and you will call me Brother Chi. My second brother is also your second brother."

"It's better to be respectful than to obey." Jia Cong didn't take the title to heart at first, so he agreed with a smile.

"Brothers, come and sit down. Let's have some food and wine first." The second prince smiled.

"Thank you, second brother." Jia Cong acknowledged the prince's brother honestly and politely, and felt that it was okay.

Sun Chi, the son of the tenth prince, raised his eyebrows and smiled slightly. Jia Cong was very polite to him, and he was not polite at all, without any pretense. Sure enough, everyone had different backgrounds.

Jia Huan had never seen such a big scene before. He huddled next to Jia Cong like a quail and did not dare to say anything. He only listened to the three people talking and laughing.

"Brother Cong, how about you try the dishes from Baihualou? I heard that you have chefs from all over the country, and the vegetables are not the same every day, 365 days a year. It shows that we are experts in this way." The second prince smiled. road.

Jia Cong said with a smile: "Two brothers are in front of each other. Cong doesn't dare to talk nonsense. The old lady is the only one who has different vegetables every day. The younger brother is just a concubine. He doesn't have any knowledge. It will be good if he can fill his stomach."

"Heroes don't ask where they come from. Brother Cong can speak frankly. It is obvious that his mind and vision have gone beyond the distinction between concubines and concubines. Brother Yu admires me. I will have a great career in the future. Please drink this cup to congratulate my three brothers." The second prince Tao, with admiration on his face, he was obviously very satisfied with this cheap brother.

Sun Chi was even more appreciative and praised: "Brother Cong, you are lucky to be here today. No wonder the Xianrong Guoguo asked you to teach your martial arts in a dream. I think you are the only one in this generation of the Jia family who has heard of you.

It is said that there is a son in your family who was born with a jade in his head. He is a direct descendant, but I heard people say that he is not good at writing or martial arts. He has a good skin but only wallows in makeup and powder all day long, haha. "

"The two brothers are so complimentary that they don't deserve the shame. Our family is indeed experiencing a decline in talents. Judging from the younger brother's perspective, there are only a few people who can be brought up. For example, my younger brother Jia Huan..."

Jia Huan was secretly chewing, but when Jia Cong mentioned him, he quickly put down his chopsticks and stood up, standing with his hands solemnly, respectfully listening to the lesson.

"Although he is a commoner, his nature is not bad, and he has a good mind. He is easy to train and train, so he is expected to become a talent. Now I am teaching him to practice martial arts and study every day. He is no longer allowed to idle around all day and fool around with others." Jia Cong took the opportunity to tell him. Jia Huan introduced them to the two.

Sun Chi glanced at Jia Huan and hummed softly: "Boy, did you hear what your brother said? Be a good student and make progress in the future, otherwise how can you be worthy of your brother's hard work? If you have real ability, I will do it for your brother's sake. , so what if I reward you with a future."

"Why don't you thank His Highness the Tenth Prince quickly?" Jia Cong was overjoyed and hurriedly pulled Jia to ring his sleeves.

Jia Huan was also a smart man, and he knelt down with a plop: "Jia Huan thanks your two highnesses for their support, and will work hard to practice his skills in the future. He dare not let down the kindness of these two highnesses."

The second prince laughed and said: "Brother Cong, this brother of yours is really smart. He got me involved with just one sentence. If I didn't support him, I would have accepted his worship in vain."

Jia Cong said with a smile: "If the second brother can occasionally look at him from the corner of his eyes, it will be a blessing from his previous life, and I will be very grateful." This man is the eldest son in the direct line, and is likely to be the emperor in the future. As long as he takes care of me, everything will be stable in the future.

"That's easy to say. Since he is your brother, he has his own benefits. Come on, have a drink." The second prince said.

The three of them exchanged glasses, exchanged glasses, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

Jia Cong secretly admired in his heart that he was the son of a phoenix and a grandson of a dragon, with an extraordinary talent and a heart-warming conversation.

"Brother Cong, I heard that you plan to participate in this year's martial arts competition?" Sun Chi asked.

"It's true. I've asked Shi to submit it to the Ministry of War to register." Niu Jizong is the examiner for this subject, so Jia Cong can just register with him. Anyway, Niu Jizong knows his resume and ancestors thoroughly, and will go through the procedures for him. .

"Okay! I will definitely come to beat the drum and cheer for you when the time comes. It's a pity that I can't participate due to my status, otherwise I would have to compete with the heroes of the world!" Sun Chi sighed.

The second prince smiled slightly and said in a low voice: "This subject is examined by Niu Jizong. Considering the friendship between the Jia and Niu families, Brother Cong is a sure shot. Although Wu Jinshi is not of much use, having a reputation is better than nothing. .” Jia Cong made no secret of entering the back door for privacy, and said with a smile: “Second brother’s eyes are like a torch, and he knows the smallest things. I admire him, he really means this.”

"Brother Cong, I didn't expect you to be such a person. I respect you as a good man in vain." Sun Chi said exaggeratedly, with a playful look on his face.

"Brother Chi, a gentleman's nature is not different. He is good at fake things. Doesn't it mean that he is not a good man if he gets fame a few years in advance? If I take the exam again in three years, I'm afraid that when the sword shows its power, I will accidentally kill him. There are so many righteous soldiers, but it is difficult for the Ministry of War to deal with them." Jia Cong proudly patted Qingluan on his waist.

Sun Chi laughed: "Okay! I finally meet someone who is crazier than me. If I have the chance, I will compete with you."

The second prince also smiled and said: "Only a great hero can show his true colors. He is a true celebrity and he has a good reputation. There is no need to worry about what others say. Come, let's drink a toast to Brother Cong's courage."

The three laughed.

"I know you are going to take the martial arts exam, so before I came here today, my mother gave you something specially," the second prince said.

Jia Cong stood up hurriedly and said: "Why did you alarm the Queen? How can Cong be able to defeat her?"

"Sit down, my mother and I know that you saved Ruyi from the tiger's mouth. She is so happy that she wants to reward you with something. What's so strange about it? By the way, let me tell you, I went to pick this thing for you myself. Hehe." Sun Chi said.

"What is it?" Jia Cong was a little itchy. The treasure given by the Queen was unusual.

"Hey, you'll find out when you get back." Sun Chi deliberately let it slip.

"Anyway, it will be of great use to you." The second prince said.

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and thanked her, feeling itchy.

Suddenly, I heard a tinkling and crisp piano sound coming from outside, as if greeting everyone.

Sun Chi quickly winked at Jia Cong and said with a smile: "The good show is coming today."

"This is this?" Jia Cong was confused. Listening to music? When it comes to music, I was in a band when I was in college, and I was the lead singer. I can play a good guitar, which is my only talent. Unfortunately, this thing is of no use in ancient times. It can't make money, even if I want to perform as a performer. , because there are no guitars.

"One of the four most famous acts in Shenjing City is Baihualou. This girl's name is Lan Wei. Because of her nine lines, her nickname is Ajiu. She is a master of both piano and singing. Her song is worth a fortune, and she is honored by countless talented people, poets and poets. For everyone Lan." The second prince introduced.

"Don't say that my brother doesn't take care of you. I know you can write poems. We have already said hello. As long as the poems you write are not too shameful, you can be a guest tonight. My two brothers will thank you." Sun Chi left. He put his arm around Jia Cong's shoulders and smiled.

"My two brothers are kindhearted, and I appreciate it. Now is the critical moment of martial arts training, so I can't get close to women." Jia Cong had no choice but to refuse. Will you die if you thank me a few years later?

"Bah, you want to be beautiful. Do you think everyone in Lan can be as close as you want? The so-called guests are just going in alone to listen to a song, talk, and drink tea. What else do you want to do?" Sun Chi sneered. .

Jia Cong was stunned: "What's the point?"

"What's the point? Look at the fat sheep sitting below. No one can be seen. Just listen to the sound, 200 silver." Sun Chi stretched out two fingers and pointed around: "The location on the second floor, you can see Listen, if you pay 500 silver per person, you must be from a noble family, or you must be a well-known scholar. Ordinary rich people don't have the qualifications to spend money."

Jia Cong was stunned. He could make tens of thousands of silver in one night. Isn't this too profitable? Such a large Rongguo Mansion only has an income of 20,000 to 30,000 silver a year, and Baihua Tower is simply a money grab.

"Is it possible that as two brothers, we have to be limited by this?" Jia Cong was a little confused. Lan Wei said that Po Datian was just a high-end prostitute. Is she really capable of being arrogant and arrogant?
  (End of this chapter)