I'm in the Red Mansion

Let’s talk about Jia Huan who came back with Jia Cong. After getting off the car, he went to Rongguo Mansion alone.

When he arrived at the south gate of Rongguo Mansion, the servants guarding the gate saw him and hurriedly stood up to greet him: "Hello, Third Master."

Jia Huan nodded slightly, and without stopping, he walked straight through the side door and went in.

I could still hear the servants whispering behind me.

"Tsk tsk, Master San is different this time when he comes back!"

"Who said he wasn't here? After all, he has been out for training. How can he still look like a dog that despised him before?"

"The Third Master is now an official, and he has surpassed the Second Master Bao."

"Hush, don't say that. If the Madam or Feng Lazi hears it, you'll be in trouble."

"..."

Hearing these voices, Jia Huan couldn't help but smile.

In fact, Jia Huan was being pretentious.

Given his lazy nature, he would naturally feel more comfortable walking with his head tilted, shoulders slumped and his head slouched.

However, he eventually became an official and was influenced by the culture in Jizhou City.

When he came back this time, his spirit was different.

This time, he wanted to earn a name for Aunt Zhao.

Thinking of this, Jia Huan couldn't help but clench his fists quietly.

Next, Jia Huan did not go back to take a bath, nor did he go to see Aunt Zhao first, but went to Rongqing Hall first.

When they arrived at the gate of Rongqing Hall, a maid had already announced: "The Third Master is here."

Then he lifted the curtain and let Jia Huan in.

In Rongqing Hall, Lady Jia was sitting at the upper seat, and Lady Wang and Wang Xifeng were sitting below, chatting with her.

Originally, the relationship between Wang Xifeng and Jia Mu, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, was not harmonious.

This can be seen from the fact that one can hardly find any description of direct dialogue between the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law if one only reads the entire book, Dream of the Red Chamber.

It’s just that the Wang family has not yet repaid the money they borrowed, and has only repaid less than half of it.

Mrs. Wang was deprived of her housekeeper rights and lost face in the mansion.

Now he often comes to Lady Jia's place to curry favor with her.

However, a few girls usually stay in the Grand View Garden, although they also come to visit in the evening and morning.

But they were rarely around Lady Jia in normal times, simply because they all had official jobs at the Daxia Monthly Newspaper.

When Jia Mu and the others in the room heard the maid shout "The Third Master is here", they were still in a trance.

Where did the Third Master come from in their house?
Just as he was wondering, he saw Jia Huan walk in.

Then Jia Huan knelt down and said, "Grandson, I wish you the best of luck and good health. I greet the madam and my second sister-in-law."

In a trance, Jia's mother realized that the person kneeling in front of her was Jia Huan.

However, Jia Huan is no longer as irritable as the burnt paper he used to be, but has become much calmer.

In Jia Huan, she actually vaguely saw the shadow of Jia Huan.

Although Jia Huan was born out of wedlock, he became successful after going to Jizhou City and is now an official.

Even though he is only a military officer of the lowest rank, the ninth grade Xiuwu Captain, but as long as he stays in the army and stays with Cong Ge'er, will he be able to avoid promotions in the future?
I'm afraid her grandson will have a bright future.

Thinking of this, when Grandmother Jia looked at Jia Huan again, she actually found him much more pleasing to the eye.

She couldn't help but say, "Brother Huan, come closer and let me take a good look at you."

"Yes, my ancestor."

Jia Huan stood up and walked to Grandmother Jia and squatted down.

Grandmother Jia looked at him carefully and said, "My good child, you are thinner and darker than before, but you look much more energetic. You have suffered a lot outside! Have you gone to see your master yet?"

Since he grew up, when had Grandmother Jia ever spoken to him in such a friendly manner?

For a moment, Jia Huan almost burst into tears.

He hurriedly said, "My ancestor, I just came in and kowtowed to you. I haven't had time to see you yet!"

At this time, without waiting for Lady Jia to speak, Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "Brother Huan has really made progress since his time out!"

"He is no longer as impetuous as before, but has become more stable and stable. He has even become an official. I am afraid that he will become more promising in the future."

After hearing this, Jia's mother became even more delighted and could not help saying, "This child doesn't need any discipline. The tree will grow straight by itself when it grows up."

"Look at what Huan Ge'er was like when he was a child. How is he now?"

"Okay, why don't you go see the master first? Go back and have a good rest, and come here for dinner in the evening."

Jia Huan replied respectfully, "Yes, Grandpa, I will leave first then."

After leaving Rongqing Hall, Jia Huan couldn't help but clench his fists again.

This time when I came back, my status at home was really different!
Humph, if I become a high-ranking official, or even get a title, I wonder how they will treat me?
Thinking of this, Jia Huan came to Jia Zheng's study, Mengpo Zhai.

Soon, Jia Huan was invited in.

When he saw Jia Zheng, Jia Huan bowed and said, "I pay my respects to you, Master."

Looking at the steady and calm Jia Huan in front of him, for a moment, Jia Zheng was unable to connect him with the previous image of Jia Huan.

Jia Zheng was in a trance for a while, and then he said, "Get up. You have become more stable after joining the army this time."

"Now that you are an official, even though you are only a ninth-rank official, you must not slack off."

"Be a good official and listen to Cong'er's instructions. You will have a bright future in the future. Have you gone to pay your respects to the ancestors?"

Jia Huan said, "Master, I just came from the old ancestor's place. My wife is also at the old ancestor's place."

Jia Zheng nodded and said, "You are sensible this time. Go and see your aunt."

Jia Huan said, "Yes, sir."

After leaving Mengpo Zhai, Jia Huan was also in a trance.

Ever since he was old enough to understand, almost every time he saw his master, he would be disdainful and scold him.

Even if she didn't mind the scolding, she didn't look at him in a good mood.

Today was different. Not only did he not scold him, he even gave him some encouragement.

Thinking of this, Jia Huan soon arrived at Aunt Zhao's courtyard.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Xiao Jixiang hanging clothes in the yard.

Jixiang and Ruyi were originally Jia Huan's maids.

Since Jia Huan joined the army, the two of them have been following Aunt Zhao.

When Xiao Jixiang saw Jia Huan, he could not help but shout excitedly, "Auntie, Auntie, the Third Master is here!"

The next moment, there was a bang in the room. No one knew what Aunt Zhao knocked over. Then, Aunt Zhao strode out of the room.

He walked a few steps to Jia Huan, couldn't help but hugged Jia Huan, and began to sob.

"You are such a heartless kid. Do you know how worried your mother must have been when you were away these past few months?"

"Woo woo, many nights, I dreamed that you were injured on the battlefield, and I was suddenly awakened by the fright, and couldn't sleep all night long."

"Brother Huan, let's not be soldiers anymore. Wouldn't it be better to go home and live peacefully as your master? You will have food and clothes at home, and there are maids to serve you."

After Jia Huan came back, everyone from Grandmother Jia, Lady Wang, Wang Xifeng, to Jia Zheng, and even the old women and servants, praised him for his success and stability.

Only Aunt Zhao was worried about his safety.

Jia Huan's eyes also warmed up. He patted Aunt Zhao on the shoulder and said, "Mother, it's cold outside. Let's go inside and talk."

Hearing this, Aunt Zhao nodded and said, "Yes, yes, you see, I almost forgot about it. Let's go inside and talk, or you will get frozen."

The mother and son entered the house, and Aunt Zhao tried to persuade Jia Huan again.

Jia Huan smiled and said, "Mother, you don't know, I just went to kowtow to the old ancestor and the master, and I also saw the lady in the old ancestor's room."

"They all praised me for my success! If I hadn't gone out to join the army and become an officer, when would they have ever looked at me in the eye?"

Aunt Zhao couldn't help but grumble after hearing this: "You live your life behind closed doors, and they look up to you a few times, and you lose your way and don't even know your own surname?"

"Even if they think highly of you, they can't make him lose weight any faster. Why do you care about them?"

Although she said so, the curve of Aunt Zhao's mouth was getting bigger and bigger.

Jia Huan couldn't help but say, "Mother, this is not just for me, I also want to earn face for you!"

Aunt Zhao said disdainfully: "Face is not worth food or clothes, what's the use of it? As a mother, do you really care about this?"

Jia Huan laughed again and said, "Mother, I will make great contributions and be awarded a title in the future. I will ask for an imperial decree for you in the future!"

Aunt Zhao sneered and said, "Stop dreaming about your mother's grand dreams. I'll be thankful if you can just stay in your position honestly. Do you still want to be granted a title?"

"Xiao Jixiang, go prepare some hot water for Huan Ge'er and help him take a bath and rest. I'm going to be out for a while."

After saying this, Aunt Zhao took the handkerchief and walked out in a hurry.

Seeing this, Xiao Jixiang couldn't help but smile and said, "The Third Master is back. Did Auntie go out to show off again?"

Jia Huan was surprised to hear this and asked, "Why did my mother go out to show off?"

Little Jixiang chirped, "Third Master doesn't know, ever since the news came that Third Master became an official."

"My aunt's favorite thing to do every day is to show off everywhere, and she loves to hear people compliment her the most."

"Now, I'm afraid that everyone in this mansion has been shown off!"

Hearing this, Jia Huan couldn't help but laugh.

He said, how could my aunt change her personality?

If you put it that way, that's right.

Next, Xiao Jixiang called a few maids to prepare hot water for Jia Huan.

Then Xiao Jixiang called Jia Huan to take a bath.

After Jia Huan entered the bathroom, Xiao Jixiang came with a towel and other things to give Jia Huan a bath.

However, Jia Huan was not a decent person and he had secretly had a little affair with Caiyun.

Two years ago, the little girl Xiao Jixiang was still young, and Jia Huan disliked her very much.

Now, two years have passed, and this girl has grown stronger and stronger.

So, next, Jia Huan couldn't help but pull Xiao Jixiang into the bathtub and start to give her a bath.

Xiao Jixiang also followed Jia Huan reluctantly.

After washing up, Jia Huan felt refreshed.

Suddenly I thought of Caiyun again.

Caiyun is more charming than the little girl Xiaojixiang.

When Jia Huan thought of Caiyun, his heart couldn't help but feel hot.

But at this moment, although I wanted to kill the enemy, I was powerless to save the situation.

Never mind, I'll just wait until evening to see her.

When it was time for dinner, Jia Huan went to Rongqing Hall.

Grandmother Jia asked him to come over for dinner in the evening, and he couldn't disobey.

After entering Rongqing Hall, Jia Huan saw that Jia Baoyu was actually sticking to Grandmother Jia.

Whenever he saw this scene in the past, Jia Huan was extremely envious.

We are all grandchildren, but he has never been doted on by Grandmother Jia. But now that he sees her, he feels a chill.

Jia Huan stepped forward and greeted him again.

Baoyu nodded to him lightly and ignored him.

Baoyu has always been like this, and Jia Huan is used to it.

However, Jia Huan had always been afraid of Baoyu.

Because in every family, we all emphasize brotherly love and respect for younger brothers. The elder brother can put on airs and scold the younger brother, and the younger brother must listen obediently.

When Jia Huan was young, he was so hated by everyone that he ran into Baoyu and was often scolded.

In the past, whenever he saw Baoyu, he would feel uneasy.

But now, when he saw Baoyu, he felt that he seemed still like a child and had not grown up at all.

Now when I look at him again, the fear in my heart is gone.

And I was a little puzzled, why did I ever be afraid of this piece of trash before?

After having dinner at Grandmother Jia's house, Jia Huan stood up and said goodbye.

Not long after returning to his own courtyard, Jia Cong asked Ruyi to quietly go to the lady's room and call Caiyun.

Soon, Caiyun came over.

As soon as he saw Caiyun, Jia Huan smiled and took her hand and asked, "Caiyun, have you missed me during the time when the Third Master was away?"

Caiyun smiled and said, "Being with the Madam, I am very busy every day. How can I have the time to think about the Third Master?"

Jia Huan couldn't help but laugh and said, "I don't believe what you said. Can you honestly say that what you said is true?"

"Forget it, you are a good liar. Let me touch it and I can find it out after keeping it safe."

Caiyun said shyly: "Third Master, don't..."

The two of them had been in a passionate love affair in the past.

Now that we meet again after such a long separation, it is like dry firewood and igniting fire; how could it not ignite at once?
Soon, they both went to bed.

At this moment, Xiaoque, the maidservant beside Aunt Zhao, quietly came to Lady Wang's room.

"Madam, Caiyun went to the Third Master's yard. At this time, they have already, already..."

Xiao Que is still a virgin girl, so it is difficult for her to say the following words.

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang fell into deep thought.

Caiyun is a maidservant serving Lady Wang, but now she is having an affair with Jia Huan.

As long as Mrs. Wang took action and ordered people to catch the adulterer, Jia Huan would be ruined in one fell swoop.

In this era, raping one's mother's maid is a serious crime and is against filial piety.

As long as he makes a fuss, Jia Huan's life will be ruined and he will never be able to become an official again.

After a long silence, Mrs. Wang said, "Xiao Que, you are very good. You keep an eye on the things over there. If there is anything in the future, remember to inform me in time. Naturally, you will benefit from it in the future."

Xiao Que nodded and said, "Yes, ma'am."

Having said that, he retreated.

But in the end, Mrs. Wang did not get angry immediately.

The affair between Jia Huan and Caiyun was not something that happened overnight; Mrs. Wang had known about it for a long time.

It was even possible that Mrs. Wang deliberately condoned this, otherwise it would not have been so easy for Jia Huan to succeed.

But Mrs. Wang never revealed it.

Because if it were revealed, it would certainly ruin Jia Huan.

But it also affects the reputation of the Rongguo Mansion.

And it will inevitably make Lady Jia and Jia Zheng unhappy.

And Jia Huan is now just a small ninth-rank military officer.

After thinking about it, it is not worth it to sacrifice the big for the small.

You don’t have to pay attention to it for now, Caiyun is her maid.

No matter what year or month it is, as long as she doesn't get married, she can be manipulated by this.

……

After Xue Baochai was sent back home, Aunt Xue saw Xue Baochai and hugged her and cried bitterly again.

It was Xue Baochai who persuaded Aunt Xue, and finally she gradually stopped crying.

Hearing the noise, Xue Pan, who was drunk in the room, also came out.

Then he laughed and said, "Congratulations, sister. Congratulations, sister."

Xue Baochai blushed and said in a bad tone, "Brother, what are you talking about? I don't understand."

Xue Pan wanted to say something but was scolded back by Aunt Xue.

"You evil beast, if you can't speak, just say less. No one thinks you are dumb."

Only then did Xue Pan stop talking.

After the two mothers entered the house, Aunt Xue carefully asked Xue Baochai about her journey and whether she had encountered any danger.

Xue Baochai did not talk much about the hardships on the road, but focused on what happened in Jizhou City.

Aunt Xue couldn't help but sigh when she heard this: "Brother Cong's reputation has spread far and wide, and many heroes from all over the world have come to him and bowed down to him. He will surely achieve great things in the future."

After hearing this, Xue Baochai said hurriedly, "Mom, you may have listened to too many operas. You shouldn't say such things outside."

After hearing this, Aunt Xue also came to her senses and quickly kept silent.

However, I felt in my heart that although this was not a good thing to say, this was indeed the situation of Cong Ge'er.

After hearing this, Xue Pan couldn't help but say, "Brother Cong is truly the kind of saintly person in the opera."

"From now on, you will become my brother-in-law. It is destined that my Xue family will prosper."

Aunt Xue could not help but scold, "What nonsense are you talking about, you evil creature? Don't talk nonsense when the matter is not even settled yet. You will make others laugh at you."

Xue Pan glared and said, "Mom, how could I be talking nonsense? I'm afraid you're the only one who hasn't figured it out yet, right?"

"My sister has been staying in Jizhou City for a while. I'm afraid she and Brother Cong have already gotten along. If you don't believe me, just ask me!"

"If Brother Cong dares to take advantage of the situation and refuses to admit his mistake, I will definitely not allow it!"

Aunt Xue was so angry at Xue Pan's shameless words that she was like a Buddha ascending to heaven and two Buddhas were born.

This kind of thing, even if it is done, and you know it in your heart, can you still talk about it?
This bastard dares to say anything. If this gets out, will Baoyatou's reputation be ruined?

At this moment, Xue Baochai was so angry with Xue Pan that she was crying and sobbing, unable to utter a word.

Aunt Xue was so angry that she was shaking all over. She picked up the feather duster beside her and started hitting Xue Pan without any shame.

While beating him, he scolded, "You've only taken a few sips of yellow soup, and you've already started to talk nonsense? You're afraid that your sister has a good reputation, so she'll make up anything, right?"

"If I keep you here, you'll only make me angry all day long. It would be better to just kill you. That way, it will be all over and I'll have peace of mind."

Xue Pan was beaten so hard that he screamed and ran away.

Seeing his sister crying out of anger and his mother also so angry, he didn't dare to argue.

He ran out in a flash and soon disappeared.

Seeing this, Aunt Xue angrily threw away the feather duster in her hand.

This feather duster was originally used to beat Xue Pan.

At this moment, I am almost exhausted.

Aunt Xue decided to make a boxwood one next time, as it is strong and heavy, and will hurt more when hitting someone with it.

Aunt Xue dropped the feather duster and said a few words of advice, and Xue Baochai stopped crying.

Next, Aunt Xue called Xue Baochai into the house and sent the maids away.

Pulling Xue Baochai aside, she asked quietly, "Bao girl, tell me the truth, are you and Cong brother having sex?"

As she spoke, Aunt Xue made a gesture with her hand.

Xue Baochai had already blushed at this question. She patted Aunt Xue's hand and whispered, "Mom, don't ask anymore."

How could Aunt Xue not understand after hearing this?
She suddenly felt relieved.

But she said, "Precious girl, what can I say to you? If you do this, Brother Cong will look down on you."

"But the rice has been cooked, the wood has been cast, and there is nothing we can do about it. You should be careful not to get married with a big belly, or you will be laughed at by others."

"You sleep with me tonight. I have something to tell you about."

When a daughter of a wealthy family gets married, she will undergo some training before marriage.

Some of them are etiquette and how to get along with the in-laws.

There are also some cases where the young ladies will be asked to look at some erotic pictures and have experienced maids impart some experience.

Otherwise, after getting married, you will know nothing and make a fool of yourself on your wedding night.

And now, Aunt Xue has decided to teach her daughter herself.

This doesn't break the rules.

Even in wealthy families, there are many mothers who teach their daughters themselves.

That night, the mother and daughter washed and lay on a bed.

Aunt Xue taught Xue Baochai about everything to do after getting married.

As for how to behave in society, that's all.

Xue Baochai believed that with her own abilities, nothing would go wrong.

However, when I heard about the formalities between men and women, I couldn't help feeling shy.

However, since this concerned her future happiness, she pricked up her ears and listened carefully.

Aunt Xue, on the other hand, used indirect means in her conversation and unknowingly managed to extract many words from Xue Baochai.

Then, Aunt Xue couldn't help but be amazed.

She really didn't expect that Cong, who looked very handsome, actually had such means and patience.

It’s hard to imagine how Bao girl could bear it, but fortunately, Cong Ge’er has many wives and concubines around him.

If it were just the precious girl, I'm afraid it would be hard for her to receive the love.

When Aunt Xue thought about the life of Xue Pan's father again, she felt that he was more like Guan Yu, who could kill Hua Xiong with just a glass of warm wine, or even better than him.

For a moment, she found it hard to imagine what it would feel like to spend more than half an hour, as Bao Yatou had said.
The mother and daughter talked in whispers in the middle of the night.

Xue Baochai had just returned home and was already feeling tired, so she soon fell into a deep sleep.

Aunt Xue, on the other hand, tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

For a moment, my mind was filled with Jia Cong's figure.

She just felt guilty.

But her mind was restless and she had no control over it.
The more I don’t want to think about it, the clearer the figure becomes.

I don't know when Aunt Xue fell into a deep sleep.

I had a dream at night and woke up late the next day.

After Xue Baochai woke up, Aunt Xue got up and changed the sheets and clothes herself. (End of this chapter)