Uncle Hong Lou Rong

Chapter 309
"What is Uncle Bao going to say?" Uncle Rong seemed impatient.

Baoyu pulled Brother Rong into the room, and after closing the door, he started laughing.He said: "I've been looking for Brother Rong many times, and Brother Rong is always busy. It just so happens that I have time to spare today, so I'm here to tell Brother Rong the good news."

"What good news?" Brother Rong asked.

Baoyu smiled back: "Brother Rong, do you still remember the experiment with Brother Rong in Yihong Court last time?"

How could Jia Rong forget it.It's not that he wants to remember, it's just that it's so profound because of the absurdity.Hearing Baoyu talk about this, he asked with a hint of hope in his doubts, "Uncle Bao looks so good, but is it alright?"

Baoyu coughed lightly, and said with a little embarrassment, "Although he hasn't recovered, he has improved."

"That's good." Brother Rong sighed.

But Baoyu hurriedly said: "If Brother Rong is willing to help again, I don't think it will take long for my problem to be cured."

What help?
Help you uncle.Brother Rong glanced sideways at him, this guy didn't seem to be getting better, he obviously found an excuse to go to Yihong Courtyard to work as a tool man.He frowned and said, "As I said last time, only try it once. Since it doesn't work, don't think about it again in the future."

"It is useful, it is useful." Baoyu said eagerly.Holding on to Brother Rong, he whispered about the behavior of Ribao Erye that day.Baoyu said triumphantly: "I just think about how Brother Rong will move in the back. The more I think about it, the more excited I get. Even Bihen's maid is surprised by the changes."

"cough……"

Brother Rong almost wanted to die.Reluctantly said: "It's better not to talk about the private things in Uncle Bao's room."

Baoyu laughed and said, "I don't mention it to anyone else, but to Brother Rong. Although I didn't enjoy myself that day, it was not in vain. If Brother Rong wants to be able... Brother Rong, don't go. Brother Rong... ..."

Damn it, you know that Baoyu can't say a serious thing.How could I believe him.Brother Rong thought helplessly, and walked away quickly, regardless of Baoyu chasing after him.

After leaving the forest, I happened to meet Jia Zheng and others from the upstream garden.Brother Rong greeted everyone first, but when Baoyu saw the situation, it was too late to keep his voice hidden.

Several people in the garden saw Baoyu, and one of them asked with a smile, "Which family does this young man belong to? He was born so blessed. I didn't notice it the other day."

Jia Zheng also saw Baoyu and looked at his son carefully, with a proud smile on his face.Laughter replied: "I have been praised by the son-in-law, this is the dog."

Brother Rong observed carefully, Jia Zheng actually had such a peaceful side in front of outsiders.He also heard the Taiye Zheng and Baoyu call out: "Come and see Yongchang's son-in-law, the king of Leshan County, and some uncles and brothers soon."

Look at Baoyu's appearance at the moment, like a mouse seeing a cat, not daring to move, let alone speak nonsense, very well-behaved, completely different from the way he looked in the study just now.Baoyu came cautiously and greeted everyone one by one.

The son-in-law of Yongchang did not forget to joke. "It turned out to be the younger brother of the empress, the uncle of our family. No wonder he has such an extraordinary demeanor. How old is he this year? Does anyone have a fancy to him?"

Baoyu returned to his age respectfully.

Jia Zheng replied first that Baoyu had no marriage contract, and said with a smile: "He is exquisite and mischievous. Since I have read some books and a few essays, I feel that I am different after writing a few words. I am also a favorite of my wife." He, many plaques and long couplets in the huge garden accepted his writing, so that he became more and more frivolous."

Brother Rong stood aside and said nothing. He was originally a junior, although he had an official position.But the current small position is useless in front of the royal family.So simply don't speak, just pay attention to observe the people present.

I can only see Yongchang's son-in-law, the king of Leshan County and others smiling even more after hearing Jia Zheng's words.

On the contrary, Jia Rong felt different, and Jia Zheng said with a smile: "Don't praise him any more, his monkey's tail will go over his head if you praise him like this."

show off.

Brother Rong felt that Jia Zheng was just showing off, such a scene was very awkward, and he didn't even know Jia Zheng well.I just heard Jia Zheng say again that it's easy to say that all the treasures were picked up. Although he also expressed that Baoyu was naughty occasionally, he still boasted on the whole.

This feeling is like hearing relatives talking about their children during the Chinese New Year in later generations.

Such as: My family is very naughty and disobedient.The teachers say he is smart, if he is willing to use more snacks, he will definitely be the first in the class.It is because he is mischievous and unwilling to pay more attention, and now he is the second in the whole grade, only two points behind the first.

Brother Rong feels very bad.Doesn't he know what Baoyu looks like in private?But Jia Rong didn't expose it either, instead she responded occasionally.But he did not only praise Baoyu, but also took care of the mood of several listeners.

After all, anyone who listens to such a show off will feel somewhat uncomfortable.

On the contrary, Baoyu looked at Jia Zheng with some astonishment. He never thought that Master Zheng would praise him like this in front of outsiders.Some are shocked, some are flattered, and there are some inexplicable emotions.

Brother Rong saw Baoyu's fingers quietly grasping the dress, caressing and pinching it.

After a few people chatted here for a while, they planned to go to Tianxiang Tower.Baoyu was still in a daze, and Brother Rong secretly pushed, and Baoyu came back to his senses.He said in a daze, "I'm going to accompany the old lady in the Grand View Garden today."

Jia Zheng smiled lightly and nodded his head, "That's fine, then you can serve the old lady. Don't be mischievous and offend the distinguished guests in the garden."

Baoyu hummed.

Brother Rong invited several people present to go to Tianxiang Tower. When he turned his head again, he could only see Baoyu walking towards the Grand View Garden in the west, worrying about his gains and losses.Shaking his head secretly, and waiting for everyone to arrive at Tianxiang Tower, he found a sensible maid outside Tianxiang Tower to send Baoyu to the Grand View Garden.

Today's Jia Zheng was obviously very happy, and even at the banquet, he showed a rare arrogance, and he would not refuse anyone who came to him, every cup.As a result, Jia Amnesty also looked at each other sideways and came to persuade him to drink less.

Jia Lian and Brother Rong leaned together and talked softly.

"What's wrong with Second Uncle? I haven't seen him like this in previous years."

"Perhaps I think I will leave Beijing in a few days, so I don't want to leave home." Brother Rong replied gracefully.

Jia Lian nodded and sighed: "It will take three years for Uncle Zheng to leave like this. After three years, Baoyu will also be of marriageable age."

Brother Rong curled his lips, Baoyu's marriage will not be so easy.What is most lacking in the two mansions now are officials with real power, and the names of the Duke's mansion and the mother's mother's family are empty, but they are not very useful.

The lineage of Jia Amnesty and Jia Lian in the Xifu will not be able to become real officials in the next few years; although Jia Zheng has been ordered as a junior, it is difficult to get promoted, and Baoyu and Jia Huan in the younger generations are not like doing it. Official material.

To maintain it, Xifu can only marry with a powerful family.Otherwise, no matter how you do it, you can only sit and eat.

Brother Rong also felt it today, the Jia family is still valued in the eyes of the royal family and nobles.He politely asked: "The Second Great Master is about to go to his post, and Uncle Lian has never thought about going down to be a master?"

In the early years, Jia Lian donated a fellow official, but he never took up the post.Now that the influence of the abolition of the crown prince has gradually disappeared, the Jia family is still in power, and it will not be difficult to raise Jia Lian to a magistrate.

Jia Lian's complexion changed, and he whispered: "Brother Rong, don't try to harm me. That woman is already living in your house, do you still want to drive me out of Shenjing? I am not suitable for an official by nature, and there is a political uncle in my family." And Brother Rong is enough."

Jia Rong just wanted to roll her eyes.Who the hell said this because of Wang Xifeng, so he can't contribute to the descendants of the Jia family?

Listening to Jia Lian's words, Brother Rong couldn't talk about making him an official anymore.He only said: "Although the king of Leshan County is a romantic and idle king, he is still friendly and fits Uncle Lian's temper. Uncle Lian can walk with him more in the future. Other princes and county kings have a lot of thoughts, and it is not good to be entangled too much. .”

Jia Lian looked sideways after hearing this, and then looked at King Leshan County.This character is no better than an older Baoyu, so he doesn't suit his temperament.Looking at the other imperial relatives, it seems that the flamboyant Leshan County King is very close.

Jia Lian said: "Look at how you look today, how many people are drunk. Is the place for retreat in the mansion properly arranged?"

Brother Rong said with a smile: "I have already made calculations. Ningxixuan has tidied up a few rooms, and Dengxian Pavilion has also been tidied up."

After drinking for three rounds, it is indeed crooked.The most obvious one is of course Jia Zheng.Although Brother Rong also drank a lot later, Jia Zheng got drunk.

Wait for the banquet to end.Those who are sent back are sent back, and those who are arranged to advance and retreat are also supported.

But Jia Zheng, who was drunk, didn't want to leave, so he found Brother Rong amidst the noise of people, and held his hand tightly.

"Second Grandpa has something to say?"

"Have……"

One is slightly confused, the other is slightly drunk.The two stood at a slant, all relying on others to support them.Brother Rong winked at Jia Lian and asked Jia Lian to host.

Brother Rong and Jia Zheng were supported to talk in a nearby room.

After the two sat down, the servants offered hot tea and fruit.Jia Zheng couldn't wait to drive the servants away. He raised his upper eyelids with all his strength, bent his body and said in a daze, "Brother Rong...Rong'er... from now on... from home... just rely on You took it seriously."

Brother Rong was more sober than Jia Zheng, so he heard what he wanted, and hurriedly said: "Second Grandpa said it seriously."

Jia Zheng waved his hands, turned his head from side to side, and looked like a drunk.He slammed a gap, breathed out alcohol, and said, "It's not serious, from now on... the family will depend on Brother Rong."

"..."

Jia Zheng grabbed Brother Rong's hand suddenly, and said solemnly: "The rest of the family can't control things, let alone control things. Among so many men, you are the only one who can take care of things. Although Lian'er can do things, but when There is no master, only you."

Brother Rong grinned wildly when he heard that, he just thought that Jia Zheng was drunk and talking nonsense.Responding: "Second Master, if you have anything to order, just tell Rong'er what you want to tell."

Jia Zheng hunched his back, stretched his neck and raised his head, and said with a confused smile: "I have seen what Rong'er has done all these years. If the righteous school is reformed well, the day things are also done well. Not only did he make meritorious service in the court, You have also won the trust of King Zhongshun. You are the only one who can take care of things in the family, and Rong'er is better than me and can do better than me."

Brother Rong smiled wryly and wondered if drunk people would repeat a certain sentence and say certain words over and over again, as if they had to say more about important things.

He replied: "Second Grandpa drank a lot today, he should rest earlier, don't praise Rong'er."

"I'm good at drinking. I'm good at drinking. I'm not drunk."

Jia Zheng waved his hands, and even his beard was pulled up, as if he was drunk.Jia Zheng said: "I will leave Beijing in a few days. From now on, the old lady, Baoyu and others in the mansion will entrust Rong'er. If Rong'er can be a good official, she must also take care of her family. The two mansions are integrated, and the west side Things need to be taken care of.”

Brother Rong listened carefully, and felt that it was hard work for Jia Zheng to follow along for such a long passage.After he finished speaking, Brother Rong waited.Seeing that there was nothing to say, I responded, "There is an old lady in the west who is in charge of the overall situation, internal affairs are managed by the second wife and Aunt Zhu, and external affairs are managed by Grandpa She and Uncle Lian. The second grandpa can't worry about it."

"There's always a limit to what's going on in the internal affairs...the matter in Ping'an Prefecture hasn't settled yet." Jia Zheng hiccupped again and gasped for a few moments before continuing, "They may not be able to live peacefully for a day. year. And Baoyu..."

"..."

What's the matter.Brother Rong pouted helplessly.When Jia Zheng was in the mansion before, he didn't see how he took care of things. Now that he is leaving, he feels that he needs someone to preside over it in the West Mansion?

What logic.

Because Brother Rong drank a little wine, he couldn't help but feel the urge to complain to his face when he heard Jia Zheng's way of taking himself so seriously.

In fact, in Brother Rong's opinion, whether Jia Zheng leaves or not doesn't affect Xifu at all.When Jia Zheng was here, if Jia Amnesty really wanted to do something, Jia Zheng couldn't persuade him.As for the old lady, Baoyu and others, there is no need for Jia Zheng to worry about it.

The old lady is enjoying herself, and Baoyu is also enjoying herself now.Jia Zheng's only role in the government is probably to frighten Baoyu.After drinking, Brother Rong made random calculations, and when he heard Jia Zheng say a lot later, he just bowed his head in response, thinking it was all useless drunken talk.

Jia Zheng ignored him and talked to himself.

"It's time for Teng to return to Beijing after a while. If Rong'er encounters something difficult to make a decision, you can discuss it with Zi Teng." Jia Zheng said in a daze, and then interrupted: "The matter of the Jia family, we will discuss it with you." There is no need for the Wang family to intervene. Although they are in-laws, the surname Jia is different from the Wang family. There is no need for the Wang family to intervene in family affairs."

Brother Rong was taken aback when he heard that, grinning and complaining in his heart: Your wife and daughter-in-law are still the Wang family, and they are also the direct sisters of Wang Ziteng. Is it really okay to say this in private?

Tucao belongs to Tucao, but Jia Rong also agrees with Jia Zheng's statement.There is no need for the Wang family to intervene in Jia's family affairs.Benefits belong to interests, in-laws belong to in-laws, and one yard belongs to one yard.

It cannot be said that now that the Wang family is in power and they are old in-laws, they can dictate to the Jia family.

That night, Brother Rong was dragged by Jia Zheng and talked a lot, and finally found a temporary residence in the garden and arranged for Jia Zheng.When Brother Rong went back, the entire front and back yards of Ningguo Mansion were quiet.

Seeing him come back, Grandma Rong couldn't help joking.

"I thought the uncle was going to live in Yixia Pavilion today."

(End of this chapter)