I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 47 Are you disappointed that I didn’t get beaten?

After hearing this, Aunt Mei finally felt relieved.

She couldn't help but say, "Brother Cong, although this hurdle has been overcome, I have offended the Second Madam for no reason."

"You must be more careful in your actions from now on, and make sure you don't let anyone catch you."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother. The second wife has been deprived of her rights as a housekeeper by the old ancestor. I'm afraid she won't be able to go out in the near future."

"Besides, as long as I pass the exam and become a scholar next year, and I am the eldest wife, she won't be able to do anything to me."

Aunt Mei nodded after hearing this, but she felt a little disapproving in her heart.

After all, Cong Ge'er is still young, and he is too self-righteous when he thinks about things.

Although Congge studies hard, it is not easy to pass the examination to become a scholar.

Aren’t there many old men who have studied the classics all their lives, but still take the examinations to become students every year?

However, it is a good thing for young people to have lofty ambitions, and Aunt Mei has no intention of pouring cold water on Jia Cong.

Aunt Mei added, "Brother Cong, I am now well again and don't need to take medicine anymore. You can stop taking medicine after taking these few doses."

Hearing this, Jia Cong immediately realized that Aunt Mei was doing this because she could no longer go out to sell paintings and thus cut off her income.

Therefore, she refused to continue taking the medicine, and it is even possible that she wanted to continue doing some needlework.

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Mother, even if I don't go out to paint portraits for others, the money I have saved during this period is enough to buy medicine."

"Besides, when I pass the exam next year, will I be worried about not having enough money?"

"How about this? If I fail to pass the exam next year, I will stop taking the medicine. Then I won't care what you want to do."

After hearing what Jia Cong said, Aunt Mei immediately understood what Jia Cong was thinking.

There is still more than half a year until the three examinations for scholars are completed next year.

At that time, why would I need to stop taking the medicine? I couldn't eat it at that time.

Aunt Mei was reluctant, but she didn't want to offend Jia Cong's filial piety, so she had to agree reluctantly.

Jia Cong talked with Aunt Mei for a while and then returned to his own courtyard.

Having wasted the entire morning, Jia Cong was not planning to go back to school.

Next, Jia Cong started reading in the study.

Not long after, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai came to visit together.

Jia Cong invited the two women in.

After entering the house, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai bowed and apologized, saying, "The news about the portrait of Third Brother Cong was leaked because of us two."

"Fortunately, Third Brother Cong escaped the disaster. If not, it would be our fault. I hope Third Brother Cong will not blame us."

Jia Cong said with a smile: "Why do you say that, sisters? Sit down and talk quickly. You are not to blame for this incident."

"Besides, even if you don't say anything, the truth will eventually leak out."

"I can only say that I was not thoughtful enough and did not act carefully. My two sisters, don't take this matter to heart."

Seeing that Jia Cong was really not angry, Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai felt relieved.

Then they chatted some more.

Lin Daiyu then turned the topic back to sketching.

Next, Jia Cong taught them some sketching, and then the two girls said goodbye and left.

Shortly after school was over in the afternoon, Jia Huan hurried in carrying Jia Cong's bookcase.

Before he even entered the room, he called out, "Third Brother Cong, how are you? You weren't beaten to death, were you? I brought some medicine for the bat sores, I'll apply it on you."

This kid is still so jumpy, but Jia Cong couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.

Jia Huan rushed into the room and was stunned to find Jia Cong sitting there reading a book.

He couldn't help but ask, "Third Brother Cong, why didn't you get beaten? How, how is this possible? How could the eldest master not beat you?" Jia Cong laughed and said, "Why, are you still expecting me to get beaten? Are you disappointed that I didn't get beaten?"

Jia Huan quickly shook his head and said, "Don't be so ungrateful! How can I expect you to get beaten?"

"What's going on? Why didn't the master beat you? This is impossible."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "This is a coincidence. The eldest master happened to hear that the second wife secretly lent the money in the treasury to the Wang family."

"The eldest master took people to check the warehouse. The old ancestor also knew about this matter, so he gave the second wife the right to manage the house."

"I guess the master was happy about this, so he didn't beat me."

In fact, this matter was reported by Jia Cong.

But he didn't tell Jia Huan about it. Although this kid still had some loyalty, he was not very good at keeping his mouth shut.

Who knows, maybe one day he'll let it slip.

It will be extremely disadvantageous to him at that time.

Therefore, it would be better not to tell him the truth.

After hearing what Jia Cong said, Jia Huan said disappointedly, "I see. It's a pity that the excellent ulcer medicine I found was not put to use!"

I didn't get beaten, so why are you disappointed?

Jia Cong said to him, "I have to thank you for this. I will treat you to a meal after school is over tomorrow!"

Hearing this, Jia Huan's eyes lit up and asked, "Third Brother Cong, do you want to treat me to wontons?"

Jia Cong laughed and said, "How could I be so stingy? How about I treat you to a drink? Just don't drink too much, or you'll get drunk and be seen by the Second Master when you come back, and you'll get beaten again!"

Hearing that Jia Cong wanted to treat him to a drink, Jia Huan said excitedly: "Okay, okay, Third Brother Cong is so open-minded!"

"Brother Cong, wait a minute. I'll go back and get some news for you!"

After saying that, the guy ran out happily.

If there are benefits, go to Cong San Ge; if there are no benefits, go to Cong Lao San.

Looking at the guy's unremarkable back, Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh.

After dinner, Jia Cong practiced Hunyuan Zhuang Gong while reading a book.

The sky gradually darkened, Hongxiu walked in quietly and lit the candle.

Then he poured a glass of water and quietly placed it in front of Jia Cong where he could reach.

Not long after, Zijuan came in.

"This servant greets you, Third Master. These are some medical books that my daughter asked me to bring. Please keep them, Third Master."

Jia Cong took the medical book and couldn't help asking, "Zijuan, I remember last time Sister Lin said she didn't have any medical books, where did these come from?"

Zijuan said, "These medical books were borrowed by my daughter from Miss Xue."

Borrowed it from Xue Baochai and then lent it to me?

In fact, the middleman could be omitted and he could just borrow the book directly from Xue Baochai.

However, considering that he and Xue Baochai are not familiar with each other, and there is a difference between men and women.

It would indeed be better to ask Lin Daiyu to help borrow books.

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "I'm sorry to trouble Sister Lin. Please go back and thank Sister Lin for me."

Zijuan agreed and then said goodbye and left.

After Zijuan left, Jia Cong picked up a medical book and read it carefully.

It was not until the second watch that Jia Cong put down his book and began to practice Ba Duan Jin and Bajiquan.

(End of this chapter)