From the Red Mansion, you can travel through the world of martial arts

Chapter 360 Calculation
Since they were going to Wang Xifeng's courtyard to have a meal, Jia Wei went back to the courtyard first and brought Ping'er with him.

Ping'er followed Jia Wei out of the Marquis's Mansion, full of questions.

Jia Lian knew about the scandal between Jia Wei and Wang Xifeng, but he wasn't angry?
Even though Jia Wei used his power to oppress others and Jia Lian was forced to swallow his anger and not speak out, Ping'er could understand.

But now he wants to invite Jia Wei to dinner. What's going on? Is he so bold?

On the other hand, Jia Wei was thinking of the particularly charming Wang Xifeng, and his steps were brisk for a moment.

He led Ping'er all the way into the Rongguo Mansion from the east corner gate, passed the main courtyard, and went around into the alley outside the east courtyard. After walking a distance of one shot, they arrived outside Jia Zheng's Mengpo Zhai. Then they walked along the alley inward and passed by Aunt Zhou and Aunt Zhao's rooms.

The two turned the corner and suddenly saw two children playing dice in the alley ahead.

When the two men saw Jia Wei and Ping'er coming towards them, they were stunned, and then they stood up belatedly.

"These are Huan'er and Lang'er." Ping'er reminded in a low voice.

"Oh."

Jia Wei finally reacted and glanced at the two of them. He saw that the older one had a rather wretched face, a large forehead and high cheekbones, and he thought it was Jia Huan.

Jia Wei couldn't help but think of Tanchun's heroic phoenix eyes. They were siblings from the same mother, so why was there such a big difference in their appearance and spirit?

The other person was Jia Lan, who was two years younger than Jia Huan, but also had a handsome face and more dignified and polite manners. His demeanor was somewhat similar to that of his prudish grandfather Jia Zheng...

Suddenly, Jia Wei thought of his mother Li Wan again. Since he entered the Jia Mansion, not to mention Daiyu, Yuanchun, Miaoyu and Wang Xifeng who had been taken down, he also gradually became close to Xiangyun, Yingchun, Tanchun and others. Only Li Wan was the only one he had no contact with.

Jia Wei also knew Li Wan's thoughts. She was a non-confrontational person and only lived with Jia Lan. She knew that Mrs. Wang did not like him, so of course she would not go to his mansion.

But Jia Wei still has some feelings towards Li Wan, the widow...

Jia Lan hurried forward and bowed politely: "Greetings to Uncle Wei."

Jia Huan rolled his eyes and perfunctorily bowed: "I also pay my respects to Second Brother Yu. Hello, Sister Ping'er."

Jia Wei looked at Jia Lan and suddenly had some thoughts, of course not about him...

Li Wan is a feudal lady. After becoming a widow in her youth, she keeps to herself and is law-abiding. Jia Wei would certainly not be able to win her over by ordinary means.

But Jia Wei knew that although Li Wan's heart was as dead as a withered tree, there was still a way out.

He is Jia Zhu's posthumous son, Jia Lan.

Jia Wei thought about it and took out two pieces of silver from the purse embroidered by Baochai at his waist.

"It's amazing that you two uncles and nephews still recognize me. Here's a reward for you."

When Jia Huan saw the silver, his eyes lit up and he quickly squeezed forward to pick up the change. He weighed it and found it was at least two or three taels!
Jia Huan immediately grinned. His mother, Aunt Zhao, only received two taels of silver and one hundred coins a month as monthly allowance.

He thought to himself: "As expected, he is the great marquis, he is always generous! How many sugar figures can I buy with this..."

Jia Lan didn't answer it, his face full of hesitation.

Jia Wei said, "It is a gift from an elder, and I cannot refuse it."

After hearing this, Jia Lan immediately took it over.

"Second Brother Wei is a well-known figure in our mansion. How could anyone not know him? Third Sister often mentions Second Brother Wei."

While Jia Huan was saying nice things, his eyes were fixed on the small change in Jia Lan's hand. It was obvious that the small change in Jia Lan's hand was a lot bigger.

"Oh? What did Sister Tanchun say about me?" Jia Wei suddenly remembered the night in Zilingzhou and Tanchun who was peeking at him and Yuanchun doing things outside the door, and he couldn't help laughing.

"Third sister said that Second Brother is the most capable person in our Jia family. He became a great marquis at such a young age. Even the old lady has to listen to you!"

Jia Huan was talking nonsense, thinking that if he could make Jia Wei happy, he could take some change out of his purse...

Jia Wei just smiled and ignored Jia Huan, turning to look at Jia Lan.

"I heard that Langer studies very hard. What books has he read now?"

When Jia Lan heard Jia Wei say this, he was somewhat surprised and astonished.

But since Jia Wei was both an elder and the head of the Jia family, it was normal to ask him about his studies.

Jia Lan bowed again and replied respectfully, "My dear uncle, I have just finished reading the Four Books and the Book of Songs."

Jia Wei was not surprised to hear this. Although the Jia family's clan school was rubbish, Jia Lan still had Li Wan to teach him.

Li Wan's father, Li Shouzhong, was the chief academic officer of the Imperial College. He came from a real family of poetry and etiquette, and his cultural level was of course first-class.

"Great! It's rare for our Jia family to have a scholar."

When Jia Lan heard this, his face also flushed. Although he was young, he could vaguely realize that it was no small matter to be praised by Jia Wei.

If Li Wan heard this, she would understand.

As the head of the Jia family, Jia Wei is the actual person in charge of the Jia family. If he is recognized by him, he can get more resources and training from the Jia family!
"Brother Lang, you are great. I thought you were just studying hard, but I didn't expect you to be so talented."

Jia Lan was still a child after all, and being praised by Jia Wei made him feel light and airy...

Jia Huan was ignored and felt unhappy, but he also knew that Jia Wei was of noble status and did not dare to offend him. He just tried to signal Jia Lan that he wanted to leave. But Jia Lan did not notice him.

Jia Wei continued, "Master Zheng was also a scholar in his past, but he was given the status of a Yuanwailang, which cut off his path to study. Think about your father, Brother Xianzhu, who passed the imperial examination at the age of fourteen, but God is jealous of talented people..."

"As for the children of the Jia family today, I entered the government through the military examination, and my second brother Lian is interested in worldly affairs. As for Baoyu, he is neither good at literature nor martial arts. He just hangs around in the backyard all day. I tried my best to send him to the Imperial College, but he gave up halfway."

"My Jia family is a family of wealth and luxury, and a family of scholars and poets. But our descendants today are actually getting worse with each generation..."

Since those whom Jia Wei criticized were his elders, Jia Lan stood there very properly, looking straight ahead.

Jia Huan was standing in a nondescript manner, looking lazy and unfocused, his mind already wandering in space.

Although Ping'er was just a maid behind him, she was moved when she heard Jia Wei's words and agreed with them.

Jia Wei added, "Brother Lang, you are a good student. You must study hard and get admitted to a university to bring honor to our family."

Jia Lan quickly bowed again: "Yes, Second Uncle."

"You are now studying in the clan school. I have heard that the teachers in the clan school are of low quality and the school is full of filth. Studying in such an environment will do you no good but only harm."

Jia Wei's true intentions were exposed: "So this clan leader has decided to send you to the best academy outside to study. Your tuition and living expenses will be borne by the clan. Tell your mother when you go back."

When Jia Lan heard this, he was surprised and happy. Of course he was happy to be able to go to a good academy to study, but he was just a child after all, and he was still very scared and worried about leaving his mother and going out.

But Jia Wei was both an elder and the head of the clan, so he dared not disobey. He had no choice but to agree and go back to tell his mother...

(End of this chapter)