Xian Sun of the Ning Mansion of the Red Chamber

Chapter 218 The County Lord and Her Praise

".You said, what else could you be if you didn't come after me?"

It turned out that Sister Feng had resentment towards Jia Ying because of the interest in money.

Jia Ying ordered soldiers and horses to crack down on illegal lending by the people. In the past few days, many people have been arrested, and they have been specially taken care of. The focus is on Xianyifang in Xicheng.

In fact, I don't blame Sister Feng for thinking so, Jia Ying is really targeting Sister Feng, no, it should be from Jia's residence.

Those who can put interest money among the people are either rich or expensive.

The Jia family is not a special case. The Wang family, the historians, these honorable families, and the Xue family, the Zhen family, and other royal merchant families are all like this.

But Jia Ying doesn't care about other families, and it's impossible for him to crack down on all the prohibited profiteering in the capital. It's okay to make small troubles, but if they really touch the wallets of these families, how can these families not work hard like him ?
Therefore, other defenses are just arresting some people with no background, confiscating their property, and sending them to Xishan Labor Reform.

Only Xianyifang is different. The biggest ones here are the two mansions. Naturally, Sister Feng will not easily give people a handle for her profit. Most of them are released through Laiwang and the green-skinned scoundrels. Xier has her eyes on Laiwang. After a while, Jia Ying knew the origins of the names and surnames of the rascals under him.

However, the matter has not yet come to fruition, and Jia Ying has not inquired about this matter in detail, last time he made a special trip to remind Sister Feng.

"Why, you haven't got all the money back yet? Didn't I tell you last time? It's the end of the year, and even if you don't believe me, it's time to settle accounts."

Sister Feng thought about it, that day at Rongqing Hall, Jia Ying really talked about this with her, and she also sent someone out to check after the incident, but there was no movement from other houses, as usual, the money should be released. Money should be collected in profit, so she didn't take it seriously. Who would have thought that Jia Ying would really do what he said.

But after thinking about it, even now, there is nothing wrong with the other family. Just because of the change of the money she released, she feels even more upset: "The interest money is back, but all the capital has been stolen by your people. You might as well arrest me and let this big family drink the northwest wind."

"Not at all. Although I don't know how many you released, Bingmasi only caught profiteering dealers, and he didn't catch those who borrowed money. Why were they all taken away by my people?"

"The money is released through their hands. Without them, how will the money be recovered?"

This is true.

"At this moment, do you admit that you came after me? You came to bully me, a woman, just because you saw that your second brother Lian was an idiot and didn't have a man to support me. But don't forget, I can't write two characters of Jia in this one stroke." The more Sister Feng said, the more she felt wronged, how could she be strong, only here with Jia Ying, she couldn't become stiff after suffering several times. , When did you experience such idleness.

"Why, is the second sister-in-law teaching me how to do things?" Jia Ying replied coldly.

He also intends to hit Sister Feng's arrogance, if she is really allowed to continue making jokes like this, sooner or later he will have to trap his family.

Seeing Jia Ying's complexion turned cold, Sister Feng was terrified for no reason, a man is a man after all, just like in the original book, Sister Feng only dared to fight with You because her second sister You hated Dongfu, but she did not dare to find the culprit Jia Zhen, who is the culprit, is not half of it.

What's more, Sister Feng has a strong temper, and there is only one who can make her bow her head and subdue her. After searching the whole Jia's mansion, Jia Ying is the only one among her peers.

"You can't deny your relatives." Sister Feng said softly.

"It's fine to help you recover your money, but you need to promise me one thing."

"What's the matter?"

"From now on, you are not allowed to put interest money outside. If you let me know, don't blame me for not being sympathetic." Jia Ying said seriously.

"But this big family."

When Sister Feng saw it, she was slow, and wanted to "make an inch", but met Jia Ying's stern gaze, and swallowed the words that came to her lips.

Jia Ying sneered endlessly in her heart, knowing that you are not giving up.

"Come to me after you figure it out. It won't take too long, or all your capital will be returned to the public."

Jia Ying put down a word, turned around and walked away.

Daiyu's small courtyard.

"What about your girls?"

Only Zijuan and Xueyan are making snowmen in the yard, but Daiyu is nowhere to be seen.Seeing Jia Ying coming in, the two hurriedly got up, Zijuan looked into the room and pouted.

"What's going on?" Jia Ying asked curiously.

"This morning, the girl quarreled with Lian's second grandma, and locked herself in the room when she came back." Zijuan replied.

This is implicated by oneself.

Jia Ying walked into the room, Daiyu was sitting on the edge of the couch leaning against the short half, propping her chin with one hand, she was in a daze, even Jia Ying didn't notice when she came in.

When Jia Ying sat in front of Daiyu, Daiyu came back to her senses: "Brother Ying."

"What do you think?"

"Daddy hasn't heard from me for half a year." Daiyu said with a heart full of thoughts.

That is to say, since Lin Ruhai went south to raise food, he has never written a letter to Beijing.

Is my aunt so big-hearted?

Lin Ruhai is a daughter's slave through and through, and it's rare that she doesn't miss her at all after being away for half a year.

But Jia Ying can understand that now, his future father-in-law is fighting fiercely with Jia Yucun.More than a year ago, Yucun was still the teacher of the Lin family, and Ruhai was very fond of him, and he always called him brother when they met each other.

How long has passed since this time, and Jia Yucun is already Yingtian Fuyin, and he has a posture of being at odds with his former benefactor.

Should it be said that Yucun is too good at acting, or should it be said that Ruhai has short-sightedness?

The world is really impermanent. I am afraid that when Lin Ruhai recommended Jia Yucun to go to Beijing, he never thought that today would come, and he came so fast.

The two of them are not in the same way, one is an ancient gentleman, and the other is a real villain.

"There are a lot of things going on in the south, I think it's because my aunt can't spare time and can't be distracted. You don't have to worry. A few days ago, the court received two memorials from my aunt one after another." Jia Ying comforted.

"Being a stranger alone in a foreign land, thinking about family every holiday season."

Daiyu recited a sentence, looked at Jia Ying and said, "I'm not worried, it's just that the end of the year is coming, it's just ordinary people's feelings, Brother Ying doesn't need to comfort me."

After a pause, Daiyu continued: "Although Daddy is not here, there are still two aunts in Beijing. I want to go back and have a look."

Jia Ying nodded and said, "That's exactly what I mean. The Spring Festival will be in three days. I'll accompany you there tomorrow. By the way, what should I prepare? I'll let Xi'er prepare it."

The Lin family had no other close relatives in Beijing, and when Lin Ruhai went south, he did not bring any family members with him. When the Spring Festival came, it would inevitably appear deserted.Besides, the two aunts are from the south, so they are probably not used to the winter in the north.

There is Jia's family here, and the girls of Lin's family are also raised in Jia's house, but after Lin Ruhai went south, there was very little contact between the two sides.

Miss Jia's concubine is the main wife of the Lin family. Now that Jia Min died early and the man in charge is not around, with the status of the two aunts, they are not qualified to join the Jia family, and there are also taboos.

Jia Ying herself has never been there, so it's not suitable.Instead, Pai Xi'er sent some things from time to time.

Seeing that Jia Ying agreed to go back with her, Daiyu also showed a smile on her face.

The so-called dependence, isn't that what it is.

"With him around, people can always feel at ease," Daiyu thought.

As for the quarrel with Sister Feng, Daiyu didn't mention it, and Jia Ying didn't ask either.

This is the daily life in the garden, nothing to make a fuss about.It's true that Sister Feng is domineering, but Miss Lin is also sharp-tongued. It's really hard to say who gets the advantage and who gets the disadvantage.

It's a pity that he didn't see those scenes, Jia Ying actually felt a sense of regret in his heart.

The year is coming to an end, and the people in central Beijing are busy with their relatives, and so is Jia Ying.

The next day, I accompanied Daiyu back to the Lin Mansion and did not return until evening.

Before it was dark, Jia Ying brought some new year goods to visit Gong Shangren once.

The things are not expensive, a few bunches of bacon, a bag of wheat noodles, half a bag of millet, two fresh fish, a roast duck, and five taels of tea.

Gong Shangren's life in the capital was indeed a bit tight. In order to save money, he could only rent a single-family house in the outer city. As for the new year's goods, he only had some lumi issued by the imperial court.But he is from Shanxi, and he likes to eat noodles and millet. Jia Ying was afraid that he would not be used to rice, so he specially prepared some to send.

Enough for him to live through the whole first month.

The next day, Jia Ying went to Yunji again, picked up Qi Sixian, and went to Renshoufang Feng's residence together.

Feng Hengshi was also a loner, so Jia Ying, as a student, naturally had to go there.

Feng's mansion is not big, it's just a small courtyard with two entrances, and the people in the mansion are simple, besides Feng Hengshi and the old servant with tattooed face, there is also an old couple who are in charge of cooking and guarding the gate.

"Little Mister." The tattooed old servant led the two into the door.

"What about the teacher?"

"There are guests, they are in the study, Mr. Xiao can go by himself." The tattooed old servant said as little as before.

"Take Miss Qi to the living room." Jia Ying instructed the old servant.

Feng Hengshi has no children under his knees, but he has served as the chief examiner several times and has many students. However, after Feng Hengshi was demoted to Nanjing, his affection gradually faded.

Presiding over the Yunnan Provincial Examination is Feng Hengshi's first time as an examiner after being demoted for many years.However, there were only three applicants from Yunnan and Guizhou provinces in the final test, and these three were considered Feng Hengshi's closest friends.

Now that the two are away, Jia Ying is alone in Beijing, and has always regarded himself as a disciple of Feng's family. Feng Hengshi has also expressed everywhere that Jia Ying is regarded as his closed disciple.

Because of this, Jia Ying can be regarded as half the master in Feng's residence. If there is no accident, after a hundred years for Feng Hengshi, it will be Jia Ying who will wear hemp and filial piety for him.

Since there was a guest, originally Jia Ying shouldn't bother him, but since the old servant let him go by himself, it means it's okay.

Moreover, if Feng Hengshi could meet him in the study, the relationship must be unusual, Jia Ying was curious.

When he reached the door of the study, Jia Ying knocked lightly on the door and said to the inside: "Teacher, the students are here to see you."

After the words fell, Feng Hengshi's voice came from the study: "It's blank, come in."

Jia Ying walked into the room, but besides Feng Hengshi, he saw an acquaintance.

"It turns out that Brother Shen is here."

The guest was Chen Xiang, Jia Ying greeted with a smile.

"Lord Jia." Chen Xiang stood up and cupped his fists in return.

After saying hello to Jia Ying, he turned to Feng Hengshi and said, "Mr. Feng, I will take my leave first, and I will come to visit you sometime later."

Jia Ying noticed that Chen Xiang called himself a "junior" this time.

"Go." Feng Hengshi nodded.

Chen Xiang and Jia Ying looked at each other with a smile, and walked away.

The doors and windows of the study room were closed, and there was still a strong smell of charcoal smoke. Feng Hengshi was sitting next to the charcoal stove at the moment, with his injured leg resting on a low bench, grilling over the charcoal fire.

Jia Ying noticed this scene, looked at Feng Hengshi and said, "Teacher, did you have another leg problem?"

Feng Hengshi hammered the leg bone and said: "It's okay, but since the injury recovered, this leg is a little afraid of the cold."

Jia Ying frowned as she smelled the strong smell of smoke in the house.

In winter, the doors and windows of the room are tightly closed, and the thick smoke in the house is not good for the body.

"I'll send someone to come later and help you change a stove, which is much warmer than a charcoal basin."

Jia Ying added a few pieces of new charcoal to the charcoal basin, and said, "The Lord of Yiyang County came with me this time and is in the living room. Would you like to see me?"

Qi Sixian's visit to Feng Hengshi was requested by herself. She didn't even have time to thank her in Huguang because of Yang Huang's rebellion. Feng Hengshi was very kind to their family, so she changed her mind to come to visit.

When Feng Hengshi first heard about Yiyang County Lord, he was a little surprised, and then he remembered that it was Qi Sixian.

Feng Hengshi has also heard about Qi Sixian's matter, they are all smart people, some things can be seen if you think about it carefully.Qi Sixian's identity is not a secret in the eyes of people like Feng Hengshi.

What he cared more about was Jia Ying's identity in it.

"Didn't you make an appointment with Lin Ruhai's daughter?" Feng Hengshi looked at Jia Ying and asked.

Jia Ying didn't expect Feng Hengshi to mention this matter suddenly, after a moment of surprise, he nodded.

"This Miss Qi is not only the county magistrate appointed by the imperial court, but also the adopted daughter recognized by His Majesty. How do you plan to arrange it in the future?"

Jia Ying understood what Feng Hengshi meant by the future.

As a princess, Qi Sixian's status is embarrassing, but the noble blood in his body is an unchangeable fact, and it is absolutely impossible for others to be petty.But Daiyu is Jia Ying's right match, so how to arrange Qi Sixian really becomes a troublesome matter.

At the very least, Garter's level is difficult to pass.

"teacher"

Feng Hengshi waved his hands and said, "I don't care about the affairs of you young people. I just want to remind you, don't forget your respective identities, and it will bring you disaster."

"Since people are here, let's see them."

"I'll bring her here." Jia Ying turned and went to the living room.

It seems that in order to welcome the arrival of the New Year, God specially arranged several heavy snowfalls, covering the entire Miyagi with a layer of silver for several days in a row.

After stopping for a month, Jiade finally had some spare time. Wearing a black dragon-patterned brocade leather cloak, he strolled on the palace city, not looking at the distance, but as if he wanted to see all of this wonderful river and mountain.

Dai Quan followed behind him step by step, but aware of the change in the emperor's state of mind, Dai Quan remained silent all this time, turned his head and waved lightly to the guards behind him, making them farther away.

"Big Companion, do you think this country is beautiful?" Jia De suddenly asked.

Dai Quan's eyelids twitched, and he replied with a smile: "Wrapped in silver, with heavy snow on the branches, in my servant's opinion, this scenery is the ultimate in the world."

Jiade turned his head, pointed at Dai Quan with a smile and said, "Old slippery man."

Dai Quan smiled and did not argue.

It is the exclusive right of the emperor to give advice to the country. He is an eunuch with a not that thick neck.

It's just that what happened to His Majesty today, I have many emotions in my life.

"One day, I want the world to be peaceful." Jia De slightly opened his arms.

Dai Quan flattered him at the right time and said: "Your Majesty is a wise and benevolent king, the heavens can learn from the heavens, and the auspicious snow heralds a good year. I will work hard in the coming year, and the country will be prosperous and the people will be safe."

When Jiade heard this, the smile on his face didn't fade away for a long time.

"The day after tomorrow is the new year, let the princes and princesses go to the Qianqing Palace, Zhen, it has been a long time since we have a family banquet."

"The slave obeys the order."

Jia De seemed to have thought of something again, and asked: "Over there in Yiyang. Let Xu Wenyu leave the palace and live in the residence of the Yiyang county lord."

"Yes."

Jiade turned and left: "Go back to the palace."

As soon as Jia Ying brought Qi Sixian back to Yunji headquarters, the eunuch who delivered the order from the palace arrived, and Xu Wenyu followed behind him.

The imperial decree ordered that Xu Wenyu enter the County Lord's Mansion.

Jia Ying realized that Jia De was warning him in disguise, because originally he wanted to take Qi Sixian to Luogu Lane for the Spring Festival.Although Jiade didn't require Qi Sixian to live in the county lord's mansion, he clearly ordered Xu Wenyu, who is a good person, to enter the county lord's mansion. This is a signal.

Qi Sixian instinctively resisted Jiade's reward and arrangement, but she knew that Xu Wenyu was saved by Jia Ying, so she had no choice but to accept it silently.

The two women had met once, and when they met again, they would not be particularly special. After a while, they chatted together and put Jia Ying aside.

Qi Sixian always intentionally or unintentionally brings up the topic of the relationship between Xu Wenyu and Jia Ying, as if he wants to find out what is the relationship between the two?Just because of Xu Fengnian?
Although Qi Sixian had speculations in his heart, women are always very sensitive and serious about this matter, and they must hear it with their own ears before giving up.

"My sister doesn't need to see anyone when she comes to my place, and no matter what the county lord praises her, how about we just call her sisters?" Qi Sixian said kindly while holding Xu Wenyu's hand, sitting on the couch.

Qi Sixian is the same age as Jia Ying, while Xu Wenyu is two years older than them.

"Etiquette cannot be broken." Even though he has accepted the fact that the Xu family has collapsed, Xu Wenyu is still a little cautious just to face Qi Sixian again.

Qi Sixian was exquisite and translucent, he held Xu Wenyu's hands tightly and said, "Sister, you really don't want to call me sister?"

Seeing Qi Sixian's clear and sincere eyes, Xu Wenyu's vermilion lips parted slightly, and said softly, "Sister."

Qi Sixian smiled and said: "You and my sister, the fate is so similar, we both have no parents to rely on. From now on, you and my sister will depend on each other and not rely on those stinky men." After speaking, he turned to Jia Ying Glanced.

Jia Ying smiled mischievously, touched the tip of her nose, and could only pretend not to hear.

Xu Wenyu also looked at Jia Ying, but his eyes were a little less cold than Qi Sixian's, and a little more fiery and tender.

"Girl." Yun Jixiu Niang's voice sounded outside the door, coming to find Qi Sixian.

"I'll go out and have a look, sister, just wait for a while." Qi Sixian got up and said to Xu Wenyu.

"Sister, it's up to me." Xu Wenyu also stood up and sent Qi Sixian to the door. After all, she is Qi Sixian's praise, and it should be her duty to follow her master closely.

When there were only two people left in the room, Jia Ying stood up and moved to Xu Wenyu's side.

"You don't need to have any burden in your heart. She is unwilling to accept the county magistrate from the bottom of her heart. You can just treat her as the Miss Qi you met in Jia's residence."

"Will we really become sisters in the future?" Xu Wenyu's words naturally meant something else.

Jia Ying stroked the woman's hair and asked, "Do you mind?"

Xu Wenyu shook his head: "I just feel lucky to have such a result, so why bother. Besides, sister Sixian is a very nice person."

Jia Ying smiled and pulled the woman into her arms, and said softly, "You are all a gift from heaven to me."

"Be careful not to be seen by others." Xu Wenyu gave Jia Ying a symbolic push, and then gave up resisting. The feeling of leaning in someone's arms is really good.

Feeling the soft body in her arms, Jia Ying slowly lowered her head.

"No no!"

Squeak!The door of the outer room was pushed open, and someone in the inner room was interrupted because of their bad intentions, and left helplessly.

When Qi Sixian walked in, he saw Xu Wenyu with flushed cheeks, and gave Jia Ying a charming look.

She thought she was an upright gentleman, but she didn't realize that she was a philandering radish. She didn't realize it before, and let herself fall into the clutches of the devil.

However, she has no regrets.

The word fate is so wonderful.When it comes, you can't hide it.

The atmosphere was awkward, so Jia Ying changed the subject and said, "Are you going to stay at Yunji, or do you want to move there?"

The question was for Qi Sixian.

"My sister is there, do I have a choice?" Qi Sixian said angrily.

Jia Ying blurted out, "You can also come to Luoguxiang."

"Ahem, what I mean is, it's a bit cold for you two girls to spend the Spring Festival together, but it's more lively when you get together."

Qi Sixian glared at her beautifully and said: "It's a good idea. If I rely on you, it will be cheaper for some love."

Jia Ying looked at Xu Wenyu, and Xu Wenyu returned a helpless look.

"Aren't you still going to visit Tongnian?" Qi Sixian issued the order to evict the guest.

In the end, Jia Ying could only leave resentfully, feeling relieved.

What's the use of having too many confidante, one melon stalk is unopened and can't be picked yet, and the remaining few are either embarrassing or embarrassing, they are not as good as two personal maids.

It's a pity that the spring and green velvet were used by Sister Feng as a tool for more than half a month, which made Jia Ying unable to bear the cruelty again. In the end, it was herself who silently endured all the loneliness.

After leaving the gate of Yunji, Jia Ying remembered one thing.

He was going to Fu Sinian's house on this trip. It was winter after Luo Rong gave birth, so Jia Ying was not in a hurry to send her away. Xu Wenyu had a fat little nephew, and it was time to see him.

After thinking about it, Jia Ying still didn't turn back, there was still time, Xu Wenyu had just come out of the palace, it would be better to stay with Qi Sixian for a while, so that they could get to know each other better.

After the beginning of spring, it's time to send Luo Rong's mother and son off, and I don't know how Xu's second child is doing now.

Thinking about it, it must be miserable. There is no alley in Nanjiang for him to drill.

Two days passed in a flash, and new peaches were replaced in front of every house.

This year, many things really happened, but he didn't know how many things he changed.

On the first day of the first lunar month, the Jia family worships the ancestors.

The two prefectures gathered together in the second day of junior high school.

In the third year of junior high school, Jia Ying took Daiyu to Luoguxiang, and the county magistrate and her praise were also here.

After the fourth and fifth day of the lunar new year, the Jia family started to get busy again, preparing for the arrival of Shangyuan Day.

(End of this chapter)