Red Mansion: Fuyao River and Mountain

Chapter 205: It's hard to be gentle
Grandmother Jia's face looked grim. No matter whether the Jia family supported Wang Ziteng or Jia Yucun, it was because the Jia family had no successors, so they cultivated outsiders to help. Unexpectedly, they all had such character.

"These outsiders are just looking for power and wealth in our Jia family and are taking advantage of the opportunity to seek official positions. They don't have any sincerity at all. They are all ungrateful people!"

When Mrs. Wang, who was standing by, heard this, her face turned pale. She felt that the old lady's words were not only referring to Jia Yucun, but her brother Wang Ziteng was probably also included.

Half a year ago, his sister-in-law's plot to murder Jia Cong failed, which made Jia Zheng deeply hate her. The relationship between the Jia and Wang families had actually broken down.

Although gifts are exchanged during festivals and during the New Year, they are just to maintain face.

I heard that the emperor has shown more trust in my brother recently. However, if the emperor had not sent an eunuch to convey his message and said those words in Rong Xi Hall, the Wang family's plot against Jia Cong would not have been exposed.

Although my brother was the governor of the Beijing camp, he had lost the support of the Jia family and was like a rootless duckweed. In the eyes of the emperor, he was nothing.

Jia Zheng said: "What the old lady said is very true. Outsiders can never be trusted. The Jia family can glorify the name and revive the family reputation, and ultimately it still depends on the children of our own family."

Grandmother Jia sighed in her heart. Among all the children in the family, Baoyu was the most well-behaved and clever, and she loved him the most. None of the other children of the Jia family had any future.

If there is one, it is the kid in front of him. Although he has been annoying since childhood, he is his grandson after all, and has the blood of the Duke flowing in his body. There is no way to write two Jias with one stroke.

This kid is just a scholar now, but he is already a seventh-rank official. He will definitely become an official in the future. It's good that I have such a kid to support me outside.

It would be good for my two Yu'er and my grandchildren to have such a support to protect them from the wind and rain and to enjoy more comfort and happiness.

Thinking of this, Jia's mother's expression softened a little, and she said, "Since the mother has entrusted her daughter to you, you should treat her well. Bring the girl to me to see her."

Jia Cong was stunned when he heard this. What was wrong with the old lady? Why did she suddenly want to see Yinglian?

Seeing his expression, Jia's mother glared and said, "What's wrong? Your maid is so precious to you. Can she be melted by just looking at her?"

Wang Xifeng laughed and said, "Brother Cong, why are you so stupid? The old lady loves smart girls the most, would she eat your maid? It's a blessing for the girl that the old lady wants to see her.

You told me about the girl's origins. Don't mention the old lady. We are also curious. Don't worry, no one will bully her. "

After Feng Jie'er's jokes, the atmosphere suddenly relaxed, and Jia Mu asked Yuanyang to take Yinglian to Rongqing Hall.

After a while, Yuanyang led Yinglian into Rongqing Hall. As soon as she showed her face, everyone's eyes lit up.

Yinglian looked about twelve or thirteen years old, with a slim figure, curved eyebrows, clear and moist eyes, a thin and straight nose, pink lips, and skin as white as cream. In the middle of her eyebrows, there was a rouge mole that was dazzling and bright.

She is truly a delicate and pretty person, with an adorable and innocent look in her expression, which makes her very likable.

Grandmother Jia's tense face suddenly relaxed. Although she felt uncomfortable with Jia Cong, she smiled when she saw Yinglian was so pretty and lovely: "This child is really a very good one."

Wang Xifeng was also stunned. This brother Cong was really a womanizer. She had met Zhishao in Rong Xi Tang a few days ago. Even though she was extremely beautiful, he actually kept another one who was just as beautiful.

"Feng girl, tell them that Yinglian is not a servant of the Jia family. She is fostered in the Jia family by her mother. No one can treat her badly."

Wang Xifeng hastily agreed, and Jia's mother said, "Yuanyang, go get a red gold necklace for this child as a gift."

When Mrs. Wang heard this, she was also stunned for a moment. Although she knew that the old lady liked pretty girls, Yinglian was indeed very pretty.

But hasn’t the old lady always disliked Cong’er? Why is she suddenly liking his maid?

Wang Xifeng was smarter than Mrs. Wang and came to her senses immediately. She thought that the old lady must be disgusted by Xue Pan's behavior, so she let him say something to make Xue Pan give up.

Besides, this girl was entrusted to Brother Cong by her mother, and now she has entered the mansion. Logically, she is Brother Cong's householder. If Xue Pan really causes trouble, the Jia family will also be embarrassed.

This red gold necklace is not something that can be worn by slaves. Only the young masters and young ladies in the mansion wear it. The old lady is putting a stamp of the Jia family on her, so that the aunts will be careful to control their sons and not think of them in the wrong way. In addition, the old lady heard about Jia Yucun's scandal just now, and I'm afraid she is also insecure and cursed outsiders for being unreliable. The master also said that only his own children can maintain the family reputation.

But none of the young men in the mansion had the ability to withstand it. Now everyone could see that the way they treated that girl was probably intended to win over and ease the situation.

Moreover, this boy is also very capable. His maid was treated poorly, and the old lady just called him over to ask a few questions, but he got involved in a Jia Yucun incident, and no one knows what will happen next.

The old lady's attempt was to appease the situation and to keep the situation quiet so that the boy wouldn't cause trouble again. To be honest, this boy was really weird.

……

Outside Rongqing Hall, Yinglian followed Jia Cong, and the two returned to Qingzhizhai together.

Yinglian looked at the golden collar around her neck and asked curiously, "Master, why did the old lady suddenly call me over and give me a golden collar?"

Jia Cong laughed and said, "Maybe you want to trap me?"

Yinglian looked silly and murmured to herself, "Circle you?"

But she was puzzled. Wasn't this gold collar worn around her neck? How could it be wrapped around the young master?
Jia Cong adjusted the necklace on Yinglian's neck and said with a smile, "This red gold necklace is quite beautiful. Wear it when you go out of the courtyard from now on."

Of course he knew why Lady Jia suddenly liked Yinglian, but he didn't take it to heart. However, it was better this way.

With the word that the old lady asked Fengjie to spread and the gold necklace, it was equivalent to giving Yinglian an extra amulet in the Jia Mansion, and she no longer had to worry about people like Xue Pan coming to make trouble.

……

Rongqing Hall.

Wang Xifeng went to the front yard to do housework, while Jia Zheng went to Mengpo Zhai to chat with the guests.

Only Lady Jia and Lady Wang were left in the hall.

At this time, Mrs. Wang also understood why Lady Jia treated the maidservant around Jia Cong so well.

Could it be that the old lady has changed her mind and started to value that boy? What should I do with my Baoyu then? Thinking of this, his eyes flickered.

When Lady Jia saw her daughter-in-law's expression, she knew what she wanted to write.

"That girl Yinglian is indeed an outstanding one, but I rewarded her not just because of her.

You also heard today that Jia Yucun, whom Zheng'er used his family's connections and reputation to support, turned out to be such a person. How can people outside still believe it?
Baoyu is a simple-minded child. He is incapable of doing such scheming and intrigue. It may not be a bad thing to have such a young man to support him in the future.

Besides, this kid's fate is too tough. Anyone who has hindered him in the past few years has ended up in a bad way. It makes me anxious just thinking about it.

But I am not afraid. I am his grandmother. How old am I? He has to accept whatever I say or scold. Even if he has a tough life, he can't harm me.

But you don’t need to do that. I can see that he still respects Zheng’er very much. This is a good thing. Don’t let other things cover this up…”

When Mrs. Wang heard the last sentence, her heart trembled and she suddenly remembered what happened to her sister-in-law.

After calming down, he said, "It is Baoyu's great fortune that the old lady loves him.

Baoyu is getting older day by day, but he is always like a horse without a bridle. I want to arrange a marriage for him as soon as possible, so as to win his heart... "

(End of this chapter)