Take the farm down to earth

Chapter 147

I can't marry myself, and I will never let it go to Jia Baoyu, or any other man.

Otherwise, what is the difference between myself and the turtle.

After thinking about it, he simply planted a nail in Jia Baoyu's heart.

Looking at the anxious Jia Baoyu, he said, "Since I am engaged to the second girl of the Jia family, I can also be regarded as Miss Lin's cousin-in-law. If I can help, my brother will not stand idly by."

Jia Baoyu couldn't help being overjoyed when he heard this, and bowed his hands to Shi Zhongkui repeatedly.

"However, Brother Bao knows that you and Miss Lin are actually destined to have nothing to do with each other."

Jia Baoyu was dumbfounded after hearing this.

Although he hadn't really thought about marrying Lin Daiyu because he was still young, but letting Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu separate was as uncomfortable as cutting his flesh with a knife.

Shi Zhongkui hurriedly said, "What are you panicking about?"

Probably because he drank the medicinal wine before, Jia Baoyu didn't become stupid this time.

He hurriedly asked, "What do you mean by brother-in-law's words?"

Only then did Shi Zhongkui feel relieved and said, "Sister Lin's congenital deficiencies, it's hard to guarantee a short life.

If I were your mother, I would not agree with you to marry Ms. Lin in order to avoid the death of a middle-aged wife like Master She and Brother Zhen.

Even if I cured Miss Lin, who can guarantee that Miss Lin will not hurt her body due to her long illness and cause difficulties for her offspring?
There are three aspects of this unfilial piety: having no offspring is the greatest. When the time comes, the main wife will have no heirs, and the house will inevitably be restless.

Even the old lady would definitely have a lot of scruples in her heart, let alone if you have no children, how will your father, mother and old lady face your Jia family ancestors? "

Jia Baoyu opened his mouth to refute, but hesitated for a long time, and didn't know how to refute.

In ancient times, exile for three thousand miles was a very serious crime, because of the clan concept.

Foreigners can't figure out why being exiled from one city to another is comparable to life and death for the Chinese.

It is said that one cannot enter the ancestral grave after death, and go to see the ancestors without face. For the ancients, it is really better to kill them.

Jia Baoyu said angrily, "If I can't stay with Sister Lin forever, I might as well become a monk and become a monk."

Shi Zhongkui saw that this boy was sincere, and said with a smile, "Do you know where the money for your family's construction of the Grand View Garden came from?"

"This...", Jia Baoyu often looks stupid, but he is actually very smart.

And when Shi Zhongkui said it at this time, it was impossible not to arouse his association.

Some dare not look at Shi Zhongkui, and seeing the contemptuous expression on his face, they suddenly become flustered.

Finally, he asked unwillingly, "What does brother-in-law mean?"

Shi Zhongkui didn't answer directly, but said with a smile, "Taking Concubine Wu's house as an example, just to build the supporting pillars used for the provincial house will cost 20 taels of silver.

Adding the imperial concubine-sized white marble, glazed tiles, rockery and lakes, pavilions, terraces and buildings, etc., it would cost no more than 500,000 taels of silver, or even 2 million taels of silver to complete the project. "

After hearing this, Jia Baoyu slowly turned pale.

Even if the Jia family used the gardens and backyards of Ningrong and Rongfu to build the yard, no matter how much it can be saved, it would be an unimaginably huge expense.

In the past, Jia Baoyu didn't care at all, and was even tired of hearing these words.

But according to Shi Zhongkui's intentions, he used the inheritance of the Lin family to build his own yard.

And he didn't even say anything to Lin Daiyu, which has nothing to do with Ming Qiang.

How can I have the face to be next to Sister Lin in the future?
Seeing Jia Baoyu's ashen face, Shi Zhongkui smiled slightly, "If I recognize Miss Lin as my younger sister, how do you plan to thank me?"

Jia Baoyu realized after thinking about it for a while. Three to five years later, when he and sister Lin grew up, the second brother-in-law in front of him might already be a member of the fourth rank, or even the third rank.

In addition, because he is a civil servant, he must be more powerful than Uncle Wang's.

With him as Sister Lin's backer, who can bully Sister Lin.

Maybe even decide on sister Lin's marriage.

Unfortunately, what Jia Baoyu didn't know was that Shi Zhongkui was worried that he had no reason and even had the opportunity to get in touch with Lin Daiyu.

Take Xue Baochai and Jia Yingchun as an example, they are already his fiancées, but they don't even have a chance to meet each other.

If you want to see Lin Daiyu, unless Shi Zhongkui becomes a 6-year-old urchin.

Moreover, recognizing Lin Daiyu as a godsister can also increase her knowledge.

When you come into contact with other foreign men, when you look at Jia Baoyu, you may feel that he is just a fool.

Moreover, Shi Zhongkui has absolute confidence that he is more than one level higher than Jia Baoyu in terms of poetry and personality.

Not to mention that with modern thinking, he is definitely more humble than Jia Baoyu when courting girls.

There are also countless ideas for picking up girls that are common to modern people, but for ancient boudoir girls, they are enough to make their hearts beat.

Jia Baoyu is now fantasizing that Lin Daiyu will recognize Shi Zhongkui as his elder brother, maybe Shi Zhongkui will decide their marriage in the future.

But after a while, I thought that not only did I have no money, but also no power, and I didn't even have the qualifications to call the shots. How could I thank Shi Zhongkui?

Immediately became discouraged again.

I was scratching my head anxiously, not knowing how to repay, when I suddenly thought of the piece of precious jade that I had lost.

"Brother-in-law, although I lost that piece of jade, if I find it tonight, I might as well give it to you for the elixir."

Shi Zhongkui almost laughed out loud after hearing this.

This kid didn't know if he was really stupid or just pretending to be stupid.

It is really impossible for ordinary people to return things that have been lost.

But with Jia Baoyu's words, Shi Zhongkui even felt the connection between the psychic Baoyu and himself, and it deepened a little bit.

But it is a pity that, in order to hide the fact that the psychic treasure jade is the sky-replenishing stone, Shi Zhongkui also drove out of the study even Ye Youshen, and even activated the shielding spell in the study.

Otherwise, he might be able to know that the lame Taoist not only came to the door, but was also frightened away by the Riyou God and the soldiers of the Yin Division.

At that time, Shi Zhongkui would not think of medicinal wine to divert the minds of everyone in the Jia family.

As for why Jia Baoyu had such thoughts, it was simply that he really didn't care much about that piece of jade.

Otherwise, there would be no jade throwing one after another.

Jia Baoyu's attitude towards the psychic treasure in the book has always been just a plaything.

Even after losing it, not only was she not in a hurry, but she was worried that the maid in her room would be punished for it, and lied that she had lost it.

But that's because no one robbed him, so he didn't care.

Otherwise, once it is really lost, Jia Baoyu will be reluctant to take care of it.

As for Jia Mu, Jia Zheng and others really caring about this piece of jade, it was because Jia Baoyu and Wang Xifeng were haunted by Ma Daopo, and it was useless to search for Taoist priests, witches, and doctors.

It wasn't until Monk Laitou and Taoist Pozu came to the door and opened a gap in the magic technique of sealing the psychic jade, that they used this piece of jade to suppress the five ghosts that Ma Daopo harmed.

And it took 33 days to really save Jia Baoyu and Wang Xifeng.

As Jia Baoyu and Wang Xifeng gradually recovered, it was confirmed that this piece of jade was really extraordinary, and the whole Jia family really paid attention to it.

But at this time, Jia Baoyu and Wang Xifeng were not plotted by Ma Daopo, which means that no one knew the real situation of this piece of jade.

Even if Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang paid more attention to it, they would definitely not pay close attention to the piece of fake jade worn on Jia Baoyu's body when faced with medicinal wine that could preserve one's health.

"After you find that piece of jade and I cure Miss Lin again, let's talk about it."

Jia Baoyu's face was slightly red, although he didn't care about the psychic gem, but it was just a piece of wood that was worn by someone for 12 years, and when it was really about to be lost, it was exactly as Shi Zhongkui thought, and he couldn't bear it.

Seeing that Shi Zhongkui didn't directly agree, Jia Baoyu breathed a sigh of relief.

But people are like this, once they give up once, when they give up the second time, the bottom line will definitely be lower.

Even when using this to exchange other people's things, if you feel that you have taken advantage of it, you will never hesitate in the slightest.

It's a pity that Shi Zhongkui's plan is almost ready, and he won't really want that piece of fake jade at all.
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When the curfew was approaching, Yu Shun hurriedly knocked on the door of the study.

"Master, Second Master Lian came to pick up Second Master Bao and Young Master Lan in person."

Shi Zhongkui smiled, and deliberately said to Jia Baoyu, "Baoyu should go home early so that the old lady and your mother won't worry."

As soon as these words came out, Jia Baoyu really felt rebellious.

But he also only dared to mumble a few words of complaint, but did not dare to say that he could not go back.

Of course Shi Zhongkui would not let him go, he smiled and said, "Okay, follow Shun Er to the room prepared for you, I told Second Brother Lian that you have fallen asleep."

Jia Baoyu nodded hurriedly and followed Shun'er.

But as soon as he reached the door of the study, he hurriedly turned around and said, "Brother-in-law, younger brother, younger brother...."

Shi Zhongkui knew at a glance that he wanted the medicinal wine.

Picking up the purple-gold-red gourd that Jia Baoyu hadn't paid much attention to, he poured about half a catty of medicinal wine into a small jade bottle with a cap on the bookshelf that was of good quality and used for decoration.

And this time, 0.1 qian, which is about 2.5 grams of spirit peach wine, was mixed into the jade bottle.

Shi Zhongkui predicted that after Lin Daiyu drank it, it would take two or three times to have obvious effects.

At that time, not only will there not be much wine left, but even if Jia Mu, Jia She, Jia Zheng and others are tempted, they are too embarrassed to grab it.

Maybe she will still think about it, and she will not act until Lin Daiyu is sure that nothing is wrong.

Otherwise, with Mother Jia's habits, she would not risk her own body.

Also, if Lin Daiyu was the only one who drank the spiritual wine, he would only give it to the Jia family, even Jia Baoyu would not be able to tell the truth from the fake.

Even diluting the medicinal wine is no problem.

After some courtesy with Jia Lian who didn't know anything, Jia Lian had to go back first.

Early the next morning, Shi Zhongkui got the Chin Maoshu's reward.

He deliberately took Jia Baoyu and Jia Lan into the living room, planning to have breakfast without saying anything.

He returned it to him and Jia Lan, and poured a glass of medicinal wine diluted with honey for their uncle and nephew to drink.

Not long after the two uncles and nephews drank a small cup, Cui Hezhong walked in quickly with a tired face but a smile on his face.

"My lord, fortunately, I have found that piece of jade belonging to Master Bao."

Jia Baoyu, who drank the medicinal wine, was savoring the effect of the medicinal wine at this time, so he looked carefully at the fake jade.

After receiving it from Shi Zhongkui, he glanced at it casually, hung the fake jade on the gold collar casually, and said to Shi Zhongkui with a smile, "Brother-in-law, one cup is not enough, have another cup."

Shi Zhongkui smiled at the corner of his mouth, added another glass to Jia Baoyu and said, "From now on, if you want to drink, just come to me. But you also know how precious this thing is, so don't shout outside, understand?"

Jia Baoyu nodded hurriedly, while Jia Lan, who was watched by the two, stood up hurriedly, cupped his hands at Shi Zhongkui, "Don't worry, teacher, I dare not tell anyone about this."

Shi Zhongkui shook his head with a smile, "Brother Lan, I am not only your teacher, but also your uncle, so don't be so careful in the future."

Jia Lan breathed a sigh of relief, but still respectfully saluted and said 'yes' in action.

Only then did Shi Zhongkui look at Cui Hezhong who had been kneeling on one knee.

"Although the merits and demerits balance out, but you can really get it back, I really have to praise you for waiting a few words."

After hearing this, Cui Hezhong was overjoyed.

Then I heard Shi Zhongkui smile and say, "Okay, I will write a post to ask for credit for you later, and you can take it to the stall of Xiuyiwei later. The wasteland reclamation in Wanping City is also counted as you." A credit."

Cui Hezhong immediately knelt down on his knees and replied loudly, "Thank you for your kindness."

This is more welcomed by the entire hundred households than rewarding money directly.

Moreover, it also avoided the suspicion that Shi Zhongkui won people's hearts and all Baihu took refuge in civil officials.

He also gave that big stall enough face.

After all, he rewarded the Embroidered Clothes Guards, which not only saved his face, but also made him a good leader in disguise because of the land reclamation.

When Cui Hezhong left with a smile on his face, Jia Lian really came to the door again.

After watching Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu, Jia Lan, and the young servants of the Jia family leave, Shi Zhongkui summoned the Chinchilla and ordered him to watch it and report back.

When he arrived at Jia's house, Jia Baoyu hurried back to his room with the jade bottle.

At this time, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu were still living in the side room of Jiamu's house.

In other words, whenever the two of them speak louder, it is likely to attract Jia Mu's attention.

Not to mention that Jia Baoyu and Jia Lan did not return overnight, and Jiamu, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan, Wang Xifeng, Sanchun and Lin Daiyu all waited in Jiamu's room after Jia Lian went to pick them up.

Seeing that Jia Baoyu and Jia Lan had returned safely, everyone could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Before Jia Lian could speak, Jia's mother praised Jia Lian and asked, "Baoyu, Lan'er, where did your brother-in-law and uncle take you yesterday? Why didn't you come back at this time?"

How could Jia Baoyu, who was holding the jade bottle, have the time to say such things.

Besides, he was also worried that Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang would find out about the loss of jade.

After explaining a few words casually, he raised the jade bottle in his hand like offering a treasure.

Just as she was about to send it to Lin Daiyu to claim credit, she thought that she had cheated her cousin, who did not know how much money she had, so she was so embarrassed that she didn't have the face to post it again.

He could only say to Zijuan, "Go and get a clean cup, I brought a treasure for your girls to treat illnesses."

These words really attracted the attention of everyone present.

Jia Lian had really seen Shi Zhongkui know how to make thunder, and after thinking about it for a while, he said ecstatically, "Baoyu, the jade bottle in your hand was rewarded by Bo Qian's virtuous brother?"

With the word 'reward', not only Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang frowned, but the others looked at Mother Jia anxiously.

It's a pity that Jia Lian still has the mind to take care of so much.

Even though Wang Xifeng glanced at him several times, not only did he not see it, but even after Jia Baoyu nodded, he
He sighed and said, "Brother Boqian, why do you treat one more than another? I am his real uncle. No, I have to go find him."

After talking, Jia Lian wanted to leave.

(End of this chapter)