Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 224 Growth
Lai Shangrong didn't know that his secret plan had accelerated Qin Ye's death.

When he got home, he saw Qin Zhong standing beside the carriage blankly with red and swollen eyes.

Thinking that something had happened to him in the factory, he quickly asked: "Why are you back so early today?"

"Master! I saw my father!" At this point, Qin Zhong suddenly knelt down and said, "Master was afraid that the disciple would be worried, so that's why he didn't tell the disciple, right?"

Lai Shangrong patted his shoulder, nodded and said: "There is nothing I can do about this as a teacher, and telling you will not help. It will only make you sad!"

After a pause, he added: "Wipe away your tears, wash your face, I will be waiting for you in the study!"

When people encounter major changes, their temperament can easily change. Qin Zhong was a little timid at first, which was why Lai Shangrong didn't tell him for a long time.

The original plan was to wait until he entered the Shenji Camp and then slowly inform him of the stakes, but unexpectedly the emperor actually allowed the father and son to meet.

In the study, when he saw Qin Zhong again, Lai Shangrong finally let go of his heart.

Although he still couldn't hide his sadness, there was a trace of stubbornness on his face.

In fact, this has something to do with Lai Shangrong. As the oldest of the three apprentices and the earliest to enroll in school, when Lai Shangrong was away, he took his two juniors to study. As time went by, his mind became mature.

In addition, Lai Shangrong often takes them to exercise, and their ability to withstand stress is actually much better than expected.

Moreover, in the past two years, the father and son only met a few times. Instead, they studied and practiced with Lai Shangrong every day. Although they did not replace their father, they still felt a bit envious.

"If you have anything you want to say or ask, you can tell me now."

Although he has lived two generations, Lai Shangrong has no experience in this area. In addition, Qin Ye's case is not unjust, false or wrong, and the situation is ambiguous. It is too early to say comforting words now.

Therefore, he could only give the initiative to Qin Zhong, let him speak on his own, and then prescribe the right medicine.

"The master asked his disciple to go to the firearms factory and taught him those operating techniques. He just wanted his disciple to enter the Shenji Camp, right?"

"That's right! Originally, I didn't intend to cheat, but after repeated recommendations, the emperor didn't approve, so I used some tricks. After all, I can't keep you with me for a lifetime, and the Shenji Camp is independent of other military camps. As long as you are in the military camp, you will be safe. Moreover, firearms are an inevitable trend in future development, so it is good to have some experience in advance."

After Lai Shangrong finished speaking, he said happily: "Did you see all this yourself?"

Qin Zhong looked ashamed and said: "Yes... Master Qi said that the master is too tired to save his capital..."

Qin Zhong was ashamed, not because he didn't guess Lai Shangrong's thoughts, but because of Qin Ye.

Qin Ye was most concerned about whether Lai Shangrong kept his promise, so he asked about Qin Zhong's current situation as soon as they met. When he heard that Lai Shangrong had sent him to the firearms factory, he was immediately disappointed.

Even under the disappointment, it is inevitable that there are some inappropriate words.

Qi Ning, who was on the sidelines, revealed at the right time that Lai Shangrong recommended Qin Zhong to enter the Shenji Camp, which turned Qin Ye's worries into joy.

This was not Qi Ning's responsibility, but he was very clear about the emperor's appreciation for Lai Shangrong, and with the modification of firearms to Long Yan Dayue, of course he was happy to do such a beneficial thing.

Lai Shangrong didn't know the twists and turns, and sighed: "The emperor has approved it. You go to Shenji Camp to observe the use of firearms. When the new batch of firearms are installed, you can join the job. Remember what the master told you, more If you build a good relationship in the military camp, you will have someone to help you in emergencies."

Qin Zhong's eyes filled with tears when he heard this, and he knelt down and said, "Disciple, I have asked the master to worry about it. I will definitely follow the master's teachings!"

Lai Shangrong was quite pleased with Qin Zhong's performance. He stepped forward to help Qin Zhong up and said, "Get up! Once you are a master, you will always be a master. This is what a master should do!"

Lai Shangrong is different from people of this era. He has no awe of the imperial power, and he does not believe the deceptive rhetoric of Daitian herdsmen. He is only afraid of the emperor's power of life and death.

Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. Although he has no intention of rebellion, he has to leave some means to save his life.

Since Qin Zhong had been arranged to enter the Shenji Camp and he knew the benefits of firearms, he naturally wanted to maximize his benefits.

It's hard to say that a small move today will be the basis for saving one's wealth and life in the future.

Because he didn't know how the emperor would deal with Qin Ye, he deliberately revealed it to Qin Zhong and repeatedly recommended him to the Shenji camp, but the emperor didn't nod.

Originally, his arrangement was just to plant a seed, but unexpectedly, three days later, he received an assist from the emperor.

In the early morning of this day, Lai Shangrong was exercising with three apprentices when the concierge came to report.

"There are two royal guards outside, looking for Master Qin!"

He brought Qin Zhong to the gate and heard the news that Qin Ye hanged himself by taking poison in prison last night, and asked Qin Zhong to go to Jinyiwei prison to claim Qin Ye's body.

Where did the poison come from in prison?You can guess it without even thinking.

This is nothing more than the emperor knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger.

Qin Zhong was not as sad as Shang Rong imagined. Qin Ye's words in prison also revealed the meaning behind his words, and he was somewhat prepared.

Lai Shangrong was also quite helpless. He originally thought that the corruption case would only be refunded as dirty money and Qin Ye's life would not be affected.

Unexpectedly, Qin Ye died.

According to etiquette, Qin Zhong had to keep his filial piety for three years, so all his painstaking efforts were in vain.

He patted Qin Zhong on the shoulder and sighed: "Let's go! I will accompany you as a teacher!"

He took Qin Zhong to the Jinyiwei prison, claimed Qin Ye's body, and dragged him back to the Qin family's old house.

Because he is a guilty person, it is not easy to do anything big. Of course, even if he does everything, no one will come to his door except relatives.

After agreeing with Qin Zhong to stay at the funeral for seven days, leaving Qin Zhong alone to watch the funeral, Lai Shangrong drove to Ning Mansion.

In ancient times, a married daughter threw water. Even if her parents died, a married daughter had to obtain the consent of her husband's family before she could go home for funerals.

This has to be close, and don't even mention it if it's far away.

Therefore, as the daughter-in-law of the Ning Mansion, Qin Keqing had to ask Jia Zhen to nod if she wanted to go home for the funeral.

"Why is Shang Rong here?"

In the side hall, Jia Zhen stepped forward enthusiastically.

Lai Shangrong said straight to the point: "Master Qin has left. Brother Zhen is accommodating and allows Qin to go back."

Jia Zhen immediately changed her face and said, "Brother, what are you talking about? Since the married daughter poured out the water, not to mention that the Qin family is only an adopted daughter, even the daughter of a direct relative, there is no such thing as going to the funeral!"

"I'm just going back to kowtow. Why should Brother Zhen be so serious?"

"Kowtow? Bah! He wants to die early, but my brother still misses his love. Now he has sold me everything, and he still wants me to be lenient!"

"Just for the sake of brother..."

Before Lai Shangrong could finish speaking, Jia Zhen waved her hand and said impatiently: "If you think of me as your brother, don't mention it at all!"

Now he has borrowed silver from Xue's family, repaid the dirty silver, and returned the remaining 2 taels, and made up the principal of [-] in loan sharks, but the increased interest has not come down.

Therefore, his income has increased instead of decreasing. In addition, it is cheaper for the Xue family to buy shares, and he has the confidence to refute Lai Shangrong.

When Lai Shangrong saw this, he didn't say much and turned around to leave.

Secretly glad that I got the news from Wang Xifeng and had a backup plan in advance.

Instead, he went to Qin Keqing's small courtyard east of Ning Mansion and told Qin Keqing the news of Qin Ye's death.

Since Siqi returned to Yingchun, he had no internal support here. Several maids and women were nearby, and they could only say some high-sounding words of comfort.

He had no other thoughts about letting Qin Keqing go to the funeral. Even if Jia Zhen agreed, it was impossible for her to stay overnight at Qin's house.

Even if he could stay the night, after all, it was his father's death, and he couldn't possibly stage any drama... in the mourning hall.

When he returned to Qin's house, he shook his head and said to Qin Zhong: "They won't let him go, and there's nothing I can do as a teacher."

Qin Zhong gritted his teeth and said, "One day, my disciple will make them regret what they did today!"

"Only those who bark are incompetent!" Lai Shangrong educated him concisely and comprehensively.

"Yes! I remember it!"

Qin Zhong paused and then said: "My disciple wants to keep his filial piety in the army and serve in the army after his father is buried. Is there any way, master?"

"Bury your father first and then let me figure it out for you!"

(End of this chapter)