The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 780: Phoenix Hairpin Meeting

The storm in the mandarin duck tent made Feng Jieer, who was known as a fairy concubine, become like a well-behaved kitten. She snuggled up to her husband, curled up, and showed off her charming curves.

After saying a few secrets, she propped herself up and looked at Jia Lian, who was leaning against the gold-thread pillow with a comfortable look on his face.

"Tell me the truth. How did you get your aunt to agree to give Baoyatou to you? She loves Baoyatou so much."

Facing Sister Feng, Jia Lian had a completely different expression. He asked with a smile: "Why, do you think Bao girl is wronged by following me?"

Feng Jieer curled her lips. From her perspective, she naturally didn't want too many sisters around her.

But how could she not know that even if we put aside Jia Lian's appearance and temperament, and just consider his status as the first duke of the dynasty, most women in the world could be summoned and dismissed by him at will.

Given the Xue family's situation, marrying their daughter to Jia Lian, even if she was just a concubine, would be an honor for the Xue family.

Then someone started to speak up: "It was because Auntie loved Aunt Bao that she promised Aunt Bao to Uncle. With Aunt Bao's character and appearance, only Uncle is worthy of her in this world.

It would be an injustice to give Aunt Bao to anyone other than Uncle."

Jia Lian was very pleased with Qin Keqing's words and couldn't help but reach out and touch her head.

Feng Jieer was displeased, and she patted her head, scolding her: "Just eat your food, and it will show that you are good at talking. You have given it to him like this, and he has taken all the advantages. There is no need to flatter him with such words."

Qin Keqing smiled, didn't care, lowered her head and continued to serve.

Feng Jieer took a look and turned back to continue, "You haven't told me how you tricked Bao into marrying you. She's such a strong-willed person, if she doesn't agree, I'm afraid your aunt may not agree to it so easily."

As the saying goes, those who are involved in the matter are often the most confused. Feng Jie'er's unintentional words made Jia Lian suddenly realize it.

Even though Aunt Xue's son is more important, I'm afraid she will not completely ignore her daughter.

She had come to him in such a hurry, wanting to use Baochai to exchange for his help in saving Xue Pan, and she might have known that Baochai had feelings for him.

This was also the reason why he was able to take down Baochai with just a slight move later.

Thinking of this, Jia Lian couldn't help feeling a little proud, thinking that his disguise over the years was successful. Even a wonderful woman like Xue Baochai was won over by him without him realizing it.

Now that Chai and Dai have been acquired, he is satisfied in terms of both love and sex.

Even if there are still some beauties who are still undecided, it is better to have them, but it will not be too regretful if they are not. No one else can make him spend so much thought like Chai and Dai.

For the rest, all his energy should perhaps be focused on the court and Fulong's career.

Because only if this thing is done right and well, can you keep all the wealth and happiness you have now. Otherwise, everything will be nothing but a passing cloud and a dream.

Feng Jieer watched Jia Lian answer with his voice getting lower and lower, and his expression becoming gradually deep and profound. Although she didn't know what Jia Lian was thinking, she was sensible enough not to interrupt him. She just leaned silently on Jia Lian's chest, and her index finger unconsciously circled on his chest, circle after circle.

Only when she noticed that Jia Lian's spirit had obviously returned to enjoying himself did she stand up again and said, "You have been conferred the title of Duke. According to the rules, you have to open the ancestral temple to worship your ancestors and thank God for His grace. When do you plan to go there?"

Jia Lian knew what Feng Jieer was thinking just by looking at her sparkling eyes.

The so-called wealth does not return to its hometown, just like walking at night in brocade clothes.

Once this woman was granted the title of Lady of Rongguo, she reached the pinnacle of the imperial edict for women. She probably couldn't wait even a moment and wanted everyone in the two mansions to know about it and come to congratulate her.

Using ancestor worship as a method to inform everyone has the effect of full coverage and does not appear to be deliberately ostentatious. It is naturally the best way to announce something.

At that time, as his eldest wife, the first-rank Lady of Rongguo, she would also have to stand beside him, kowtow to the ancestors with him, and tell them about the happy event.

However, Jia Lian felt a little embarrassed when he thought about opening the Jia family ancestral temple to worship the Jia family's ancestors with his current status.

But it doesn't matter. This is Emperor Ning Kang's intention. If those people from the Jia family want to taunt him behind his back, let them do it. Anyway, they dare not say anything unpleasant to his face.

"Didn't you say that the old lady asked us to keep the guests for dinner? We should wait until the guests leave before we can talk about it."

Feng Jieer thought so too. Jia Lian had just used the excuse of being unwell to avoid meeting guests, but his family had made a big fanfare to announce the ancestor worship. If the guests knew about it, they would feel a little uncomfortable.

So Sister Feng said with a smile: "Then you can enjoy it here first, I will go and bring Bao girl back for you."

Jia Lian was stunned. "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Well, Bao girl doesn't want to come back with you, isn't it because she's afraid that Lin girl and I won't like her? So you want her to let go of her grudges and go back to the Grand View Garden obediently. Naturally, it's best for me to pick her up.

Besides, everyone knew about the fact that you took Lin and Bao out of town to play this morning because Yun had already told them about it. I’m afraid many people have made guesses by now.

What's more, Baoyatou suddenly stayed at home and didn't go back to the garden. Wouldn't that make the people below suspicious?

Those who are good at fabricating facts and framing others will probably say behind my back that I, Wang Xifeng, am ungrateful and intolerant of others.

So, even if it's for my own reputation, I have to respectfully take Baoya back as soon as possible, right?"

Feng Jieer smiled, with a meaningful look in her eyes.

Jia Lian was silent for a moment, then he touched Feng Jieer's face and said with emotion: "Thank you for your hard work, Madam. I will always remember your kindness towards me."

Sister Feng always couldn't stand to hear disgusting words, so she pulled Jia Lian's dirty hand away and snorted, "It's good that you know."

After saying this, he turned over and got off the bed to find some clothes to put on. Finally, he slapped Qin Keqing on her still pouting buttocks and taught her a lesson: "You little slut, go back home when you're full. Xiangling is so stupid, sooner or later someone will see through you!"

Seeing that Qin Keqing didn't even raise her head and just hummed in response, Feng Jieer rolled her eyes at Jia Lian, then turned and left.

She straightened her clothes in front of the glass mirror in the outer room and made sure everything was correct before coming out.

In the living room, Ping'er had already returned and was staring blankly with her head supported by one hand, apparently guarding the door for them.

"Is everything in the kitchen settled?"

"As early as when the news of the Second Master's conferring of the title came back, the housekeepers and housekeepers' wives in the mansion had anticipated the visitor's arrival.

Plus, there are still a lot of ingredients left from the large amount of food my grandma asked people to buy a few days ago, so there is no need to send people to buy more. So even if it is a bit rushed, I will arrange more people in the kitchen, and all the drinks and dishes will be served before dinner time. "

"I'm confident in your handling of the matter." Sister Feng nodded.

Although nowadays it is a matter of national and family filial piety and there is no need for elaborate arrangements, the necessary etiquette still needs to be observed.

So Sister Feng said, "I will go to my aunt's house in a while. Please prepare the carriage for me. I will go to the kitchen to take another look."

Ping Er nodded in agreement, but saw Feng Jieer turned back again: "Where are Qingwen and Xiangling?"

"Xiang...Mrs. Xiaorong is in Qiao'er's room playing with her. I didn't see Qingwen, so she must be in her room."

"Oh, remember to find someone safe to guard here."

"Yes."

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Feng Jieer took a long walk around the kitchen and found that nothing was wrong. She gave some instructions to the housekeepers and then went straight to Xue's house with Ping'er.

Feng Jie'er's sudden visit actually scared the mother and daughter of the Xue family.

Feng Jieer is famous, and now that the mother and daughter have touched Feng Jieer's things and the real owner has come to kill them, they can't help but feel guilty.

"How come Feng girl is here too? It's just right. I haven't seen her for a long time."

Aunt Xue suddenly stood up and glanced at her second brother who was sitting beside her, and she suddenly felt a lot more at ease.

With her second uncle around, even if Feng Yatou was unhappy, she wouldn't make a scene in front of him.

So he smiled and said, "Yes, second brother, you sit down first. Bao and I will go to pick up Feng."

"She is just a junior... that's all. You guys go ahead."

Hearing the sigh from her second brother, Aunt Xue also realized that it was her reaction just now that made him suspicious. But she couldn't explain it, so she bowed and took Baochai, who didn't say a word, out to greet them.

Unexpectedly, Sister Feng'er was even faster than Jia Lian. As soon as they left the hall, they saw Sister Feng walking in the lotus step and reaching the central courtyard.

Aunt Xue hurriedly came over with a smile on her face and said, "Such a big happy event happened in your family, why didn't you stay at home to take care of it? Why did you have time to come to my place?"

Sister Feng looked at Aunt Xue, who was smiling, with a half-smile on her face. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a middle-aged man walking out of the hall. She immediately left Aunt Xue behind and walked forward to her, calling out in surprise, "Why didn't Second Uncle inform me when he came to Aunt's place?"

When Wang Ziteng saw Feng Jieer, he smiled again after a long time. "I originally wanted to go directly to see you and Qiao Yatou, but I heard that your family is very busy right now, so I came to your aunt first."

"Nothing is more important than your uncle's visit. If I had known that your uncle was with your aunt, I would have sent a carriage to pick you up."

Wang Ziteng smiled and said, "Okay, don't stand outside, come in and talk."

Upon hearing this, Sister Feng nodded obediently and immediately walked into the hall, having long forgotten about the matter of trying to control the mother and daughter of the Xue family.

She learned from Jia Lian that Wang Ziteng was going to join the cabinet!

In the entrance hall of the Xue family, after a simple exchange of courtesies, the guests were seated. Wang Ziteng looked at Wang Xifeng and said, "I also know about Lian'er's affairs. You are so prosperous now. Not only am I pleased, but even the spirits of your parents in heaven would be happy."

In front of the younger generation, Wang Ziteng would never say that he came for Jia Lian.

But both the Xue mother and daughter and Wang Xifeng could guess something. After all, Wang Ziteng had sent someone to inform Sister Feng that he would come to the house to see her and Qiao'er tomorrow.

Now she suddenly came early and visited Ningrong Street in the middle of the day, not for her husband Jia Lian. Could it be that she was just acting on a whim?

"This is all thanks to my uncle. If it weren't for my uncle supporting the family over the years, I'm afraid my niece wouldn't have made it through the difficulties ahead and wouldn't have seen the glory today."

Feng Jieer has always been a free and easy-going person, and she is not shy about talking about her embarrassing history to others.

Anyway, everyone who should know about what happened knows about it, and there have been mixed reviews. The fact that she mentioned it so frankly makes people think that she is open-minded.

As expected, Wang Ziteng nodded and said, "You don't have to belittle yourself. It is your own blessing and good fortune that you are where you are today.

Your parents died early, and even your aunt and I didn't see Lian'er's potential at first, but you saw her at first sight, and that's why you are so rich today."

These words made Feng Jieer blush.

She had no idea of ​​Jia Lian's potential at the beginning. She was just a young girl who was attracted by his appearance and was bewitched by him for a while.

After all this, Wang Ziteng asked curiously, "Lian'er has been conferred a title, so your family should be busy. You are not at home, so why did you suddenly come to your second aunt's place?"

Feng Jieer then thought of the Xue family mother and daughter. She turned her head to look at Aunt Xue who was worried, then glanced at Baochai who was silent, and then smiled at Wang Ziteng:

"It's a rare occasion that my second uncle happens to be here, but it's a happy event."

"happy event?"

Wang Ziteng was stunned. Is there any greater joy than Jia Lian being made a duke?

Facing Wang Ziteng's puzzled gaze, Feng Jieer stood up, walked to Baochai's side, put one hand on Baochai's jade shoulder, supported Baochai's jade arm with the other, and said with a smile:

"I am grateful that my aunt does not despise me and my second master, both of us are from poor families, and has promised to marry Baochai to me.

I came here today, firstly to thank my aunt, and secondly to take my sister Baochai back home so that she can support me from now on."

Wang Ziteng was stunned when he heard this, but from Aunt Xue's slightly embarrassed expression, he could tell that Sister Feng was not talking nonsense.

He frowned, but finally nodded and said, "It is indeed a happy event."

Wang Xifeng was naturally a daughter of the Wang family. Even after her parents died, the brother and sister were taken care of by their uncle and aunt for a few years, and even their marriage was arranged by the couple.

Although Baochai is a daughter of the Xue family, adhering to the principle that her uncle is the most important person, Wang Ziteng has a say in Baochai's marriage.

If it were someone else, Wang Ziteng would definitely not allow it.

How could two sisters marry the same man? Isn't this a slap in the face of the Wang family?

But the person opposite him was Jia Lian, and Wang Ziteng could not object.

It was not because of Jia Lian's status and position, but because Jia Lian really did a great job in re-creating Wang Ziteng and the Wang family.

Previously, he led his troops to approach Tiewang Mountain. No matter what the reason behind it was, if there had not been Jia Lian, the middleman, to mediate between him and Emperor Ning Kang, his fate would have been difficult to predict.

In addition, he also saw Jia Lian's unique position in Emperor Ning Kang's heart. Since his entry into the cabinet was already a foregone conclusion, he naturally wanted to establish a good relationship with Jia Lian.

Wang Ziteng's attitude made Xue's mother and daughter feel secretly relieved, but also made Feng Jieer a little surprised.

Then she curled her lips in her heart: This world is ultimately a man's world, the conscienceless ones are currently in power, and even the old-fashioned and pedantic second uncle is surprisingly tolerant of them!

Wang Ziteng, the biggest pillar of the Wang family, acquiesced to this matter. Wang Xifeng's desire to suppress the Xue family's arrogance faded, and the smile on her face became more sincere.

"Who says it's not true? Bao girl has been well-behaved and sensible since she was young. There are so many famous ladies in the capital, and it's hard to find anyone better than her.

Our second master has good taste and chose her at first sight. And thanks to my aunt's generosity, I now have a good helper from now on."

After Sister Feng said this, it would be inappropriate for Aunt Xue to continue pretending to be deaf and dumb.

She looked at Feng Jie'er with gratitude and said, "Good girl, as long as you don't mind, I will hand your sister over to you from now on.

If she makes a mistake, you can beat and scold her, and Auntie will never say a word. If she refuses to change, you can tell me and I will teach her a lesson. "

Feng Jieer laughed and said, "Aunt, you are joking. If Bao girl makes a mistake, it would be like growing ginseng in a vegetable garden, a rare thing.

As for me, I have been a slacker since I was young. I am afraid that I will make a mistake in the future and be beaten to death by our second master. My precious girl is still a treasure in his hands."

Sister Feng was joking with Aunt Xue. She had experience in dealing with such slightly embarrassing situations.

Suddenly, Wang Ziteng next to him asked, "Did Lian'er hit you again?"

"Uh……"

Feng Jieer hesitated for a moment, still not sure how to answer this question.

Wang Ziteng realized that he had asked an inappropriate question. His face turned red and he stood up and said, "Then you guys continue chatting. I'm a little tired. I'll go out and have a rest first. I'll visit the old lady later when you're not busy."

Aunt Xue and the other two hurried to see him off upon seeing him off. Then Aunt Xue arranged for a servant to take Wang Ziteng to the guest room to stay.

After Aunt Xue and Wang Ziteng left, the atmosphere between Sister Feng and Baochai, who were standing at the door of the hall, became a little cold.

Facing Sister Feng's scrutiny, Baochai finally bowed politely, and then said, "Thank you for not abandoning me, Sister. In the future, Baochai is willing to obey you and respect you as my master. I will never have any second thoughts."

Although Baochai's words were simple, they hit the nail on the head and distinguished the master from the servant.

This is done not only to eliminate Feng Jieer's concerns, but also to set the tone for the two cousins ​​to get along with each other in the future without any awkwardness.

Feng Jieer certainly understood this, and she immediately became enthusiastic: "Okay, okay, why are we sisters still being so distant?

You know me, I have no skills and have never been to school. Many people say that I am not worthy of our Second Master.

Haha, even I think so.

But things are different now.

You are better looking than me, and you are well-educated and well-mannered. After you marry into my family, you will definitely be able to control him, and I will be relieved."

Baochai is so smart that she naturally would not accept the compliment from Fengjie.

"Sister, you are too modest. In Second Brother Lian's heart, you are the first. Even the eldest princess wanted to force you to give up your throne but failed, let alone others.

I just hope to stay by my sister's side in the future and not be disliked by her. That will make me satisfied."

Feng Jieer was indeed even happier, patting Baochai's hand and saying, "Don't despise me, don't despise me, how could I despise you, I just hope you don't despise me...

Well, there’s no need for us to be so polite.

In short, from now on, you and I, sister, should work together, advance and retreat together, and keep an eye on your second brother Lian's backyard, and don't let him have affairs with other girls outside.

You are well-educated and have more ideas than me. I will have to rely on you in this regard in the future... Anyway, I have no way to deal with him."

After listening to this, Baochai seemed to be thinking about something, but she neither shook her head nor nodded.