The eldest son of the red mansion

Chapter 441 Negotiation
After Jia Ke discussed with Jia's mother about the ritual ceremony at Qingxu Temple.He also turned his attention to Jia Baoyu.

Jia Baoyu is very happy now, with Qi Guan at home to accompany them, the two of them are in pairs, very good.Coupled with Qi Guan deliberately flattering Jia Baoyu, Jia Baoyu is now deeply infatuated with this actor who disguises himself as a woman.

This incident has already caused a commotion all over the capital, because everyone knows that the prince with jade in the Rongguo Mansion is infatuated with an actor.Even Jia Ke has heard people talking about it.

Although Jia Ke hated Jia Baoyu a little, as an older brother, he still had to bear some responsibilities. Now that Jia Baoyu is so ridiculous, if he doesn't say a few words, others will have something to say.

Jia Ke looked at Jia Baoyu and said, "I hired a gentleman for Qin Zhong at home. That gentleman is a learned man. He was recommended by the head of the Imperial Academy. Why don't you go to Marquis of Wuyang with Qin Zhong during this time?" Studying in the government, do you think it is good?"

As soon as Jia Baoyu listened to Jia Ke's questioning, a big reluctance arose in his heart.He is currently in the family school, just to deal with an errand.Every day is very free and easy, how can I follow Jia Ke's order and go to Wuyang Hou's mansion to study seriously.

Besides, even though he and Qi Guan'er are getting along very well now, Qin Zhong has not been forgotten.

Now Jia Baoyu has to go to the Marquis of Wuyang to meet Qin Zhong every now and then, although every time he meets Qin Zhong, there are always a few annoying and scary servants standing beside him, preventing him from getting close to Qin Zhong, but he has great respect for Qin Zhong. Qin Zhong's current situation can be regarded as understanding.

Every time I went to see Qin Zhong, his hands were beaten red.He had to keep writing there to cope with the husband's spot check the next day. Jia Baoyu felt distressed when he saw that hard work.

Because of this gentleman, Qin Zhong often complained to Jia Baoyu. Jia Baoyu had long been afraid of this gentleman he had never met, and he was not willing to give up his current happy life and suffer that crime.

But Jia Mu, who was beside her, became happy. You must know that this is a gentleman recommended by the head of the Imperial Academy. Staring at him did not let go.

Besides, with Jia Ke's current status, Jia Baoyu's status doesn't have to be too scruples.There is no need to taboo against the royal family as before, but raise Jia Baoyu in the wasteland.

"Then let Baoyu go. Anyway, Jia Dairu from the family school has no intention of running the school. It's better to let Baoyu learn more from Qin Zhong." Jia's mother agreed wholeheartedly on Jia Baoyu's behalf.

Jia Baoyu saw that something was wrong, if Jia Ke forced him to study every day, wouldn't it kill him?
"Old lady, I haven't recovered from my injury during this period. Going now may not only delay Qin Zhong's study, but also my own body will not be able to bear it." Jia Baoyu thought for a long time, and finally came up with a reason for himself.

Jia's mother just thought that Jia Baoyu could learn from a famous teacher, but she didn't expect Jia Baoyu's words to remind her that this Baoyu had just been injured and had not been cared for for a long time.If you go now, I'm afraid his body will really not be able to bear it.

So Jia's mother changed her tone and said: "Oh, I really forgot about this. Baoyu's body has just been beaten by his father, how can he stand the hard work of studying every day. I think it will take a while Let's go again."

Although Jia's mother said so, her eyes were full of deep disappointment. In the past, there was no way to raise Jia Baoyu in the wasteland. Now that the Jia family has risen, they want to give Jia Baoyu a chance.

Jia Baoyu, who was next to him, breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, cupped his hands and said to Jia Ke, "Brother, it's not that I don't want to go to study, it's just because my body is really unbearable. After a period of time, when I feel better, I will go to school with you." Qin Zhong is studying together, what do you think?"

Jia Ke's thoughts on Jia Baoyu can be said to be insightful. He looked Jia Baoyu up and down, and then said slowly: "Although the matter of studying is requested by adults, it is also related to your future. You should have it in your heart." The number. When your second brother studied hard every day when you were so old, even I admired him. Don't let him compare you."

As Jia Baoyu's elder brother, Jia Ke is also the pillar of the Rongguo Mansion, so he still wants to remind Jia Baoyu of some things.Otherwise, everyone will probably blame him in the future.

After Jia Baoyu listened to Jia Ke's lesson, he hurriedly said, "Don't worry, brother, I will recover from my injury in a while, and I will definitely go to school."

Jia Ke replied to him blankly, "Look, no matter how anxious others are about some things, it won't work. It depends on whether you have the heart."

After listening to Jia Ke's words, Jia Baoyu stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do?
Seeing Jia Ke scolding Jia Baoyu, Wang Xifeng felt a little awkward, so she hurried out to smooth things over and said, "How do we go on the first day of the new year? How many cars do we need to take, and how many maids and wives are needed for each person?"

Jia's mother also saw Jia Baoyu's embarrassment now. Although she hated him for not being up to date, Jia Baoyu had been with her for so many years. , you and your sister-in-law each have to take one. The rest Daiyu and Baochai will take one, and Yingchun and her sisters will make one. Then prepare some ordinary vehicles for the little maids to sit on, otherwise they will be on the road It’s not good to let the neighbors see you while walking.”

Wang Xifeng replied with a smile, "It's still the old lady who is thoughtful. If we do this, we will definitely make mistakes in the end. Once the old lady gives such an order, we will have a solid foundation in our hearts."

While they were talking, Jia Baoyu quietly retreated to Lin Daiyu's side, and let out a long breath.

Lin Daiyu looked at her from the side, covered her mouth and said with a smile: "But someone cured you. Otherwise, you will not be able to go to heaven."

Seeing that Lin Daiyu made fun of him, Jia Baoyu hurriedly defended himself: "Those gentlemen are not teaching anything good, they just repeat those few sentences for you to read. I thought it would be the same if I learned it at home."

Xue Baochai, who was sitting next to them, glanced sideways at Jia Baoyu, then took out a handkerchief as if to wipe her mouth, but actually blocked her disdainful smile.

Now Xue Baochai completely despises Jia Baoyu, this Baoyu is simply the most incompetent in the world.With such a good condition, I don't know how to cherish it. I just hang out with my sisters every day, so what can I do in the future.But he has a little self-motivation, and his future fame will definitely not be small.

Then there is the Rongguo Mansion in the future. She thinks it will belong to Jia Zhu in the future. Jia Baoyu is so worthless, and the empress Lin Daiyu can only buy a small courtyard near the Rongguo Mansion like those offshoots. I've been a wimp for a lifetime.

After all, Jia Baoyu was not like Jia Ke, who had already been conferred at a young age, and had set aside such a large property, so naturally he was not indifferent to the little money from the Rongguo Mansion.

And Jia Baoyu is indeed incapable of running these economic careers, and in the end he can only barely survive on some of the family property that he has shared. If the old lady loves him, he may be able to share more of the old lady's private house, but the old lady agrees. According to the clan rules, Jia Pearl also has to take the first share.

Jia Tanchun, who was sitting opposite Jia Baoyu, saw Xue Baochai giggling there, and asked in front of everyone, "Sister Bao, what are you laughing at? Is there anything funny in this room?"

Xue Baochai changed his face all of a sudden, but immediately changed back to the original virtuous and dignified Xue Baochai, "I just saw Brother Bao and Sister Lin making love to each other, so I smiled. Sister Tanchun watched carefully. "

Although Jia Tanchun was born by Aunt Zhao, she has always been raised by Jia's mother.To be honest, she didn't have much affection for Aunt Zhao.

Instead, Jia Tanchun has been watching these servants since he was a child, intrigues for a little benefit.My heart has also become much richer than my peers.Therefore, she flattered Mrs. Wang to the utmost, just to make her life better in Rongguo Mansion.

Just now she saw Xue Baochai showing a disdainful smile at Jia Baoyu, and in order to please Mrs. Wang, she stabbed Xue Baochai out on the spot.

Fortunately, Xue Baochai is clever, has a plan in his heart, and does everything well, so this stupid kung fu saved the matter.

After hearing that Xue Baochai was laughing at Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, they all followed his gaze, and they were indeed together.Whispering, I don't know what to say.So they laughed together.

Xue Baochai was about to turn everyone's attention to Jia Baoyu, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.Then he glanced at Jia Tanchun lightly.

Seeing that Jia Tanchun was beside the old lady now, talking flattering words, the old lady was amused.It seems to be talking about how well-matched Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu are.

Apparently Lin Daiyu also heard this, and hurriedly pushed Jia Baoyu away, and sat on the other side of Xue Baochai, her face flushed with shame, and she couldn't open her sharp mouth.

Jia Ke sat in the corner watching this scene, no matter how he looked, he looked like those people in the court.It's just that the structure of the two sides is different, and the things they are fighting for are also different.

Seeing Jia Ke sitting alone in the corner, Wang Xifeng went over and said, "What are you doing here, big brother? Wouldn't it be nice to have a joke with everyone?"

"I'm used to being alone, you don't need to worry about me, just joke around."

"Look at what you said, now you are the pillar of our Rongguo Mansion, how can we ignore you." Wang Xifeng said coquettishly.

Seeing Wang Xifeng approaching Jia Ke again, Qin Keqing hurried over, separated the two of them, then took Wang Xifeng's hand and said, "Second wife of Lian, tell me how many tanks of oil we need to buy when we go to Qingxuguan to hold a funeral ceremony this time." money?"

After Wang Xifeng finished answering, she turned to look at Jia's mother. They were only discussing to watch the fun, but they forgot about it.But for things like this, it's up to Mother Jia to make up her mind in the end.

"What's the matter? This year, since the eldest brother is also going, it will naturally be a bit heavier than in previous years. I think it is enough to prepare 300 taels of incense money and one hundred catties of sesame oil." It's worth it, after all, the rules have been there for so many years, and it can't be changed just because Jia's mansion suddenly became rich, so it's just an increase of 50 taels compared to previous years, which is not an excessive increase.

After all, it is easy to add this kind of thing, but it is difficult to subtract it. Jia Mu also has to think about future generations.

Otherwise, their generation has nothing to do with it, but if they go to the next generation, if there is no future and they continue to be so extravagant, then it will be the same as the situation in the Rongguo Mansion in the early years. Live like a broken house in China.

(End of this chapter)