I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 16: Establishing Authority (Part )

Jia Cong did not speak in a stern voice or become hysterical. He just stood there quietly and asked calmly.

However, such a Jia Cong brought enormous pressure to the old women.

Master Cong Sanye seems to have changed.

Could it be that Third Master Cong has become wise after reading so many books?

At this time, all the old women couldn't help but look towards Qin Xian's family.

It was Qin Xianjia who first rejected this matter.

Although the other maids might not necessarily cook porridge, before they could even come forward, Qin Xian's wife got there first.

At this moment, they naturally would not take the responsibility on themselves.

Qin Xianjia's face looked grim. He muttered something and said:
"Master Cong, please allow me to report. It's not that I don't want to make porridge for Aunt Mei."

"We have to prepare food for our ancestors, as well as for the eldest master, the eldest mistress, the master, the mistress, the second mistress Lian, the first mistress Zhu, the second master Bao, and several young ladies."

"Even the maids below often ask for things. There are only so many people in the kitchen now. Even if one person is split in half, it would not be enough. How can they handle all these?"

"If Third Master Cong is determined to have porridge, just go find our ancestor. As long as our ancestor has spoken, we will not dare to disobey."

"If the old ancestor doesn't speak, it's useless for you to come to us. Even if you go to the old ancestor to make trouble, the old woman will say the same thing."

It was obvious that Qin Xian's wife did not take Jia Cong seriously. She even dared to demote Aunt Mei in front of Jia Cong, saying that she was even worse than the big maids.

She pushed everything onto Lady Jia, saying that as long as Lady Jia didn't ask, she would never cook porridge for Aunt Mei.

She was sure that Lady Jia had displeased the third son Cong, and the third son Cong would definitely not dare to make trouble in front of Lady Jia.

After hearing what Qin Xianjia said, Jia Cong's face turned cold. He took two steps forward and walked in front of Qin Xianjia.

Qin Xianjia's body was a little stiff, and a look of vigilance appeared on his face, but he still didn't take Jia Cong seriously.

She was sure that the third brother Cong would not dare to make a big fuss. If he really made a big fuss, the one who would suffer would definitely be the third brother Cong.

Of course, she would not end up well either. But Cong Lao San was a coward, and she did not believe that Cong Lao San would really dare to make trouble.

Snapped!
The next moment, Jia Cong stood on tiptoe and suddenly slapped Qin Xianjia hard in the face.

Qin Xianjia was suddenly knocked back a few steps and almost fell to the ground.

One side of her cheek swelled up rapidly, and five fingerprints were clearly visible.

Jia Cong's right hand was numb from the shock and he couldn't help but shake his palm.

This slap stunned Qin Xianjia, and the other maids were also shocked.

They never expected that the timid and cowardly Cong Lao San could have such a cruel side.

Qin Xianjia was stunned for a long while, and suddenly he said angrily: "Oh my God! My family has served the master wholeheartedly for several generations, but I didn't expect that I would be beaten now."

"I have lost all my dignity in several lifetimes. I have no face to live on! I have no choice but to go to the master and ask for justice! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!"

Qin Xian's wife howled, ruffled her hair and clothes as she walked out, as if she was really going to Jia She to file a complaint.

At this moment, all the maids couldn't help but look at Jia Cong.

Naturally, they all knew the character of Master Jia She. If Qin Xian's wife really went to complain, the master would probably beat Cong Lao San half to death.

They wanted to see how Jia Cong would end up.

Then, they heard Jia Cong sneer and say, "Okay, I was just thinking of reporting something to the master!" "Just now outside, I heard you calling me a wild dog, which means you are calling the master a wild dog! I want to ask the master what the crime of insulting the master is."

After he said this, Qin Xianjia was so frightened that he even forgot to howl.

She was a maiden of the Jia family. Once the charge of insulting her master was proven, even if she was beaten to death, her death would be in vain.

Even her whole family would be driven out to the farm to farm.

She could never bear this charge.

Qin Xianjia hurriedly said, "I don't know what Third Master is talking about. When have I ever insulted Third Master? Third Master, there is no need to frame me. If you don't believe me, ask everyone, have I ever insulted Third Master?"

After hearing what Qin Xianjia said, the old women around him shook their heads and said they didn't hear it.

Insulting the master is a serious crime.

Regardless of whether Qin Xian's family is popular or not, at this moment they will put aside their personal grudges and unite against the outside world.

Jia Cong sneered, "I heard it with my own ears, how could it be wrong? As long as I report this matter to the master, the master will definitely send someone to investigate."

"Do you think everyone here will keep things secret for you? Don't you know what kind of person you are? Stop dreaming!"

"Come on, follow me to see the master. I want to hear what crime a servant commits when he insults his master in our house."

After saying that, Jia Cong reached out and grabbed Qin Xianjia's wrist, then pulled her out.

Although Jia Cong is just a boy, he also has a 7-point physique.

Qin Xian's wife was an elderly woman, and she was not as strong as Jia Cong. When Jia Cong pulled her, she staggered forward involuntarily.

Qin Xian's wife was frightened half to death. How could she dare to meet Jia She at this moment?

As long as Jia She sends someone to investigate, she will be unable to hide the fact that she cursed others.

Once the accusation is proven, her whole family will be in trouble.

She immediately sat down on the ground and started crying and shouting, "Third Master, just beat me to death. I will never go."

At this time, the old women around also hurried forward to stop the fight.

At this moment, the two maids Cai'er and Hongxiu also rushed over.

They didn't understand the situation at first, but seeing that the Third Master had not suffered any loss, they hid outside and watched the fun.

Some of these old women were persuading Qin Xian's wife, and some were persuading Jia Cong.

"Sister-in-law of the Qin family, if you continue to make trouble, you will be the one who suffers. The Third Master is kind-hearted. If you kowtow to him and admit your mistakes, will the Third Master still not give you a way out?"

"Isn't that the truth? You were wrong in the first place. Third Master is the master, and you are making excuses for just asking for some wolfberry, red dates and millet porridge. No wonder Third Master is so angry!"

"Qin Xianjia, if you don't let Third Master calm down, and Third Master really makes trouble to the eldest master, don't you know the consequences?"

"Third Master, Qin Xianjia was blinded by lard and did something foolish. You, sir, don't hold grudges, so just forgive her this time."

……

At this moment, Qin Xian's family became even more afraid.

She quickly sat up from the ground, kowtowed and apologized, "Third Master, please calm down, Third Master, please calm down. I was wrong in many ways, and it was all because of my confusion that I did such a thing."

"Please forgive me, Third Master, and spare me this time. I will work like a slave in the future and repay you for your kindness."

(End of this chapter)