Red Mansion: Fuyao River and Mountain

Chapter 181: Hua Ermin Tanchun

Just now, the news that Jia Cong returned to the capital reached the back house. After hearing it, Tanchun, Daiyu, Yingchun and others were all happy and were just waiting for Jia Cong to come back to see them.

But after waiting for a long time, there was no news of his return, so Tanchun asked the maid to go out and inquire.

After the maid came back, she said that as soon as the Third Master arrived outside the second gate, he was stopped by Zhou Rui's wife. Zhou Rui's wife said that it was the old lady's order not to let the Third Master bring the nun into the house.

The Third Master had an argument with Zhou Rui's wife, then left with the people around him, and no one knew where he went.

Tanchun, Daiyu, Yingchun and others were all worried when they heard this. Jia Cong took his people away. Where could he go? Would he never return to the Jia family because of that nun?
What exactly is going on here? Shishu is just a maid after all, and she may not be able to get to the bottom of some things.

Yingchun is gentle and docile, and Daiyu is a relative by marriage after all, so it is not convenient for her to go over and ask her questions.

Only Tanchun was smart and generous, and as a girl from the Jia family, she volunteered to go to Rongqingtang to inquire about the news.

As soon as she arrived at the door of Rongqing Hall, she heard Zhou Ruijia's crying and the words of the old women.

The nun brought by the third brother turned out to be Zhishao. Tanchun was also shocked when she heard it. Didn’t Zhishao jump into the river and die? How come she came back to life and became a nun?
When she heard Wu'er say that it was Zhishao herself, Tanchun was already 80% convinced. Wu'er was her third brother's trusted maid, so what she said must be correct.

Originally, she thought that her third brother would not be so absurd as to bring a nun back home. If that person was Zhishao, then everything would be natural.

As for why Zhishao is alive again, you will know when you meet your third brother.

Later, he heard the lady suspect that the nun was not Zhishao, so he hurried in to take over the conversation.

Tanchun thought that as long as it could be confirmed quickly that the nun was Zhishao, the turmoil surrounding her third brother would be over. If it was delayed for too long, complications would inevitably arise.

"Madam, Third Brother Cong has not returned home. He may have gone to his master's home in Luocang Mountain, or he may have stayed in an inn in the city. We can find out by sending a few servants to inquire.

If the girl that Third Brother Cong brought back was Zhishao, it would just mean that Third Brother had found an old friend in Jiangnan, which would be a good thing and would not be considered a violation of family rules.

Then I will bring the third brother back first. If he does anything wrong, the old lady will teach him and the third brother will naturally listen. "

After hearing this, Jia's mother's expression relaxed. Tanchun's words were reasonable and well-founded, and they gave the old lady a way out.

If the boy only brought back his ex-girlfriend, there would be nothing wrong with it.

In fact, Jia Cong is no longer the same as he was before, and Grandmother Jia feels dizzy whenever she thinks of him.

Now this evildoer has a Master Wen Zong looking after him, and he himself has become an official. Although he is his grandson and filial piety is evident, he still has some concerns when dealing with him, and he has to maintain some respect both inside and outside the family.

As for his mistreatment of his relatives, if it was really intentional, it would not be too late to discipline him.

"It gives me a headache to see him. There is never a peaceful day for him. Even when he is out, he causes a lot of trouble. Which sister in the family is as troublesome as him?

If the girl he brings back is really the one from before, that's fine. But if not, and she is still one of those indecent women, I will never forgive him.

Tanya is really smart and straightforward. Don't bother your wife about this matter. Just do it and get back to me when you get the confirmation."

Tanchun hastily agreed, but in her heart she understood what the old lady meant. The old lady thought that Zhou Rui's wife had done something wrong.

Since some people said that the nun was Zhishao, Zhou Rui's wife should have gone back and made a fuss, but she insisted on doing it, and ended up being slapped in the face by Jia Cong on the spot, which made everyone embarrassed.

This was also the reason why the old lady asked her to do this matter but did not let the lady interfere. Tanchun was also worried, fearing that the lady had some ideas about her.

She is a concubine's daughter, and her aunt is not very capable. In the future, her marriage and marriage will be half in the hands of her stepmother. This is related to a woman's future, so she has to be cautious.

But as long as I can help my third brother resolve the problem, nothing else matters.

……

Jia Cong left Rongguo Mansion and wanted to go back to Luocang Mountain Luoxia Villa, but it was late and it would take some time to get back to Luocang Mountain. Wu'er, Jinghui and the others were exhausted from the long journey and the hassle in front of Jia Mansion, so they went to a big inn in the west city and booked a small courtyard to settle down.

Early the next morning, he took Feng and Yinglian to Xiuniang's Incense Shop.

Qu Hongxiu was very happy to see that he had finally returned after being away for half a year.

Jia Cong then talked about the matter of settling down Feng Shi, and Qu Hongxiu naturally had no objection.

Since using Japanese jade bottles to package perfume, Xiuniang's perfume shop's business has doubled, and she is in urgent need of trustworthy people.

Compared with the five half-grown children under Qu Hongxiu, Feng was much more mature and steady, and she was born into a family of gentry, which was a rare advantage.

The customers of the incense shop were all the wives and daughters of officials and wealthy merchants. For a woman of Feng's family background, it was perfect for her to run the business in the incense shop and communicate with the female customers.

When Jia Cong returned to the inn, he saw a luxurious and exquisite carriage parked at the door of the inn, followed by several maids.

When I entered the courtyard, I saw Tanchun talking to Jinghui.

It turned out that Tanchun asked her maid to order the servants outside the second gate to send more servants to search the east and west cities. With good luck, they found the inn where Jia Cong was staying in less than half a day and rushed over immediately.

Seeing Jia Cong coming back, Tanchun smiled as brightly as a flower, her face full of joy: "Third brother, you've been gone for half a year and finally came back. At first I didn't believe it, you actually found Zhishao."

In fact, Tanchun was not happy about seeing Zhishao, but about the fact that Jia Cong had gotten rid of the suspicion of being a playboy. Now that her third brother brought someone back home, let's see who can still talk nonsense.

But when she mentioned returning home, Jia Cong didn't say anything. Tanchun thought that her third brother must be angry and didn't want to go back like this.

Come to think of it, if I were returning home just fine but was stopped outside the door by a servant, it would be strange if I wasn't angry.

So there is no need to push me about this. Anyway, my third brother has returned to the capital and has been cleared of suspicion, so everything is fine. Even if he stays out for a few days to relax, it is not a big deal.

She chatted with Jia Cong about some interesting things in Jinling, and then took a car back home, because she wanted to explain the matter to the old lady as soon as possible, clarify the righteousness, and let her third brother return home earlier.

……

Tanchun drove back to the mansion and was about to enter Rongqing Hall when Yuanyang stopped her with a look of surprise: "Third Miss, you are back. Did you find the Third Master when you went there?"

Tanchun replied: "Yes, my third brother is now at the Hongxiang Inn in the west city."

Yuanyang said, "Just now, the palace eunuchs came to summon Third Master Cong to the palace to make a statement, but he is not in the mansion, and no one can tell where he is. The old lady and the master are worried.

If the third girl gets the correct information, the famine will be solved."

Tanchun was startled and asked, "Why did someone suddenly come to the palace? Did they say what it was about?"

Yuanyang said, "The eunuch said that he wanted to convey the emperor's order to Master He Cong in person and could not pass it on under false pretenses. He is now waiting in Rongqing Hall."

Tanchun remembered that the last time her third brother entered the palace, he was granted an eighth-rank official rank and came to the palace to express gratitude. This time he had made meritorious services in Jinling again, and summoning him to the palace might be another good thing, so she couldn't help but feel happy.

Since the palace eunuchs came to the mansion on official business, girls like Tanchun naturally avoided them and only asked Yuanyang to take a message to the old lady.

When Lady Jia received the message from Yuanyang, she felt very upset and could only helplessly tell Jia Cong where he was.

When the eunuch heard that Chengshilang did not stay in the mansion but stayed in the inn, he was surprised. Jia Mu and Jia Zheng were embarrassed, but who could they blame?

Fortunately, the eunuch didn't have time to ask more questions. He turned around and went to Hongxiang Inn in Xicheng to convey the emperor's oral instructions to Jia Cong.

Both Jia's mother and Jia Zheng could imagine that the eunuch would definitely report the matter after returning to the palace. After all, the matter was really absurd, and it would be embarrassing if it were spread out.

(End of this chapter)