Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 344 Acting

Of course, it was getting late now. Under normal circumstances, the little maid sent by Shi Xiangyun couldn't even leave the house.

But this time, the little maid slipped out of the side door without even being questioned. After coming out, the little maid was still congratulating herself on her good luck.

After rejoicing, the little maid didn't waste any time and quickly arrived at the side entrance of Rongguo Mansion.

The Rongguo Mansion was different from the Dingxihou Mansion. At this time, the door was already locked. The little maid called the door for a long time, and then reluctantly poked her head out.

"What time is it? You're still calling the door. We'll talk about something tomorrow." The voice was very rough. It seemed that he had already fallen asleep and was woken up by the little maid, who was getting angry in bed.

"Brother, I have something urgent. Please do me a favor and let me in." The little maid begged.

"No matter what the big deal, the masters are all asleep at this time. If you have anything to do, we have to talk about it tomorrow."

"This eldest brother really has something big going on. Something happened to Baoyu. I'm here to report it to the old lady." The little maid was also anxious.

The person who opened the door became nervous when he heard that something had happened to Baoyu.

In the Rongguo Mansion, Jia Baoyu was a phoenix egg, and anything related to him was a big deal.

Then the door hinge rang, and finally a small crack was opened, allowing the little maid to enter.

"Come in quickly."

The little maid quickly slipped in through the crack in the door.

"What happened to Mr. Bao?" the old man at the gate asked anxiously.

"Stop asking, let someone tell you, I want to see the old lady." The little maid also knew not to let too many people know about Baoyu, so she directly asked to see Jia Mu.

Fortunately, although this little girl was serving Shi Xiangyun, she was originally from Rongguo Mansion, so the old man at the gate still knew her.

That's why she was informed inside.

After waiting for two sticks of incense, an old woman finally trotted over here in a hurry.

"Who is the one who reported the news?" the old woman shouted while trotting and panting.

The little maid hurriedly responded, and the old nanny just gave her a bright look, then grabbed the little maid's hand and ran inside.

When the two of them ran to Jia Mu out of breath, they found that Jia Mu's Rongqing Hall had become brightly lit.

The little maid just entered the yard and found Yuanyang already waiting here.

Yuanyang just glanced at the little maid and recognized her, then asked: "Are you serving Miss Shi?"

"Sister Yuanyang, that's right."

Yuanyang nodded, and then took the little maid into the main hall.

At this time, Jia Mu was wearing a dress and sitting on the imperial concubine's couch in the middle.

When she saw Yuanyang coming in with a little girl, she quickly asked: "How is Baoyu?"

The little girl first knelt down to Mother Jia, and then said: "Our lady heard that Baoyu did not kneel properly in the ancestral hall, and was discovered by Uncle Rui, and was beaten in the courtyard of the ancestral hall!"

When Jia Mu heard this, her eyes became a little dark, but fortunately she had experienced a lot and could barely hold it back.

When Yuanyang saw Jia Mu like this, she quickly stepped forward to support Jia Mu, and then suggested in a low voice: "Why don't you let Mistress Lian go over and ask for a favor?"

Jia Mu's eyes flashed, this was a method she could try.

Wang Xifeng and Xue Baochai are cousins. Because of this relationship, Wang Xifeng got several big deals from Jia Rui. Now she can eat and drink easily and make a lot of money.

If she goes to plead for mercy, I'm afraid it will be more effective than Jia She's plea for mercy.

"Quick, go call Feng Yatou." Jia Mu seemed to be waking up from a dream.

After Yuanyang heard this, he quickly sent the little maid to invite Wang Xifeng.

At this time, Wang Xifeng had not yet fallen asleep. She was playing with her son, Xiao Jia Ping, on the bed.

Now little Jia Ping is the treasure in Wang Xifeng's palm and cannot be separated from her for a moment.

Wang Xifeng's other child, Qiaojie, has fallen out of favor, but now that Wang Xifeng is rich, Qiaojie's expenses have not decreased, but have become more abundant than before. In addition, occasionally Wang Xifeng goes over to take a look, so Qiaojie is I didn't feel left out.

Just as mother and son were laughing and rolling together, Ping'er walked in from the outer room.

"Grandma, the old lady has sent someone over."

Wang Xifeng was stunned for a moment, then caught Jia Ping who was rushing towards her from the corner of the bed.

"Is there anything important? Why send someone over so late?" Wang Xifeng didn't want to move.

"Grandma, I heard that Baoyu was imprisoned in the ancestral hall by Uncle Rui. Is it because of this?" Ping'er guessed.

Wang Xifeng immediately understood what was going on.

If it were something else, I could still push it away, but as it related to Jia Baoyu, it was the top priority of the Rongguo Mansion, and I couldn't push it away even if I wanted to.

There was no other way, Wang Xifeng could only ask the maid to take the little Jia Ping in her arms out to the nanny, and she began to dress herself up.

After packing up, he took Ping'er out. When I came to the yard, I saw a little maid standing on tiptoe and peeking towards the door.

"What's the matter with the old lady asking you to come here?" Wang Xifeng knew at a glance that this little maid was sent by Jia Mu, so she asked directly.

When the little maid saw Wang Xifeng coming out, she hurriedly said a respectful blessing, and then said: "Old lady, please ask Second Mistress to come over quickly."

Wang Xifeng nodded, and then said: "Then go quickly, don't keep the old lady waiting."

After saying that, he walked out of the yard first, with Ping'er quickly following beside him. Several little maids also swarmed behind Wang Xifeng and came to Jia Mu.

People in Jia Mu's courtyard had already received the message from inside, so when Wang Xifeng arrived, they quickly greeted Wang Xifeng, opened the curtain for her, and invited Wang Xifeng into the inner hall.

Wang Xifeng entered the inner hall and immediately smiled, "Old lady, what's the matter with calling me over so late?"

Seeing Wang Xifeng come in, Jia Mu also had a forced smile on her face.

"Isn't this Baoyu being naughty and being punished by Brother Rui to kneel down? I don't know what happened, and now he is being slapped. Old lady, I beg you to go there quickly and see if Baoyu can be rescued."

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng said in embarrassment: "Old lady, my status is inappropriate, isn't it? It's already so dark. I'm going to my brother-in-law's place. It won't sound good if I tell him! Why don't you let our master go?"

Mother Jia sighed, and then gave Wang Xifeng a thumbs-up, "I've already been there once for that unsatisfactory thing, but nothing was accomplished."

After saying this, Jia Mu lowered her tone and said, "Just treat it like an old lady and beg you."

Wang Xifeng was startled, and quickly lowered her head and said: "Old lady, what are you talking about? You are the ancestor of the family. If you have any orders, just give them. How dare we, the grandchildren, disobey."

"Well, you take my old lady to Dingxihou's Mansion, and you must rescue Baoyu."

Wang Xifeng really had no choice but to respond with a smile.

Seeing Wang Xifeng agree, Jia Mu also smiled on her face, and then urged her to go quickly.

Wang Xifeng could only take Ping'er and hurriedly left Jia Mu's place, walked out of the courtyard, and headed to Jia Rui's Dingxi Hou Mansion.

To say that Wang Xifeng is indeed more respectable than Jia She, when she arrived at the entrance of Dingxi Houkou Mansion, the servants outside immediately informed the inside, and within a short time, word came from inside to let Wang Xifeng in.

When they arrived at the second gate, Wang Xifeng saw Jia Rui waiting there in person.

Moreover, there were no maids or other people around Jia Rui. He was the only one standing there alone.

Wang Xifeng immediately understood Jia Rui's thoughts. She pursed her lips and smiled, asking Ping'er to wait in the distance. She walked to Jia Rui in small steps and pretended to be blessed.

Jia Rui took a step forward and immediately took Wang Xifeng's hand, then took her into his arms.

"It's so late, what are you doing here?"

Wang Xifeng glanced at him with bright eyes, and then said disdainfully: "You are such a smart person, can't you guess it?"

After saying this, Wang Xifeng added: "Tell me why you just stared at Baoyu and turned the entire Rongguo Mansion upside down."

Jia Rui hummed and smiled, then put his mouth to Wang Xifeng's ear and muttered a few words.

Wang Xifeng was still frowning at first, but after a while her face became sunny.

Then she bowed slightly and said, "Then I'd like to thank Uncle Rui."

Jia Baoyu touched Wang Xifeng's cheek and said, "Isn't it all for the sake of the children?"

Then Jia Baoyu took Wang Xifeng and Heping'er to the ancestral hall.

At this time, Jia Baoyu had finished being beaten and was lying on the ground moaning non-stop.

Wang Xifeng was startled when she saw this. She quickly walked over to Jia Baoyu and said softly: "Baoyu, Baoyu."

Jia Baoyu suddenly heard a familiar voice, as if seeing a savior. He opened his eyes and saw Wang Xifeng, and he was ecstatic.

Finally met a familiar person.

"Second sister-in-law, please help me!"

Wang Xifeng quickly comforted Jia Baoyu, then stood up and said to Jia Rui angrily:

"What's going on? You beat Baoyu so badly. What heinous crime did he commit that makes you, the patriarch of the clan, hate him so much?"

At this time, Jia Rui had a sullen face and said in a serious tone: "Nothing can be made without polishing it. Baoyu originally had very good qualifications, but it was because of the pampering of his family that he fell. If he is not punished properly, he will not know what will happen in the future." How about it?"

"Even if it's punishment, it's our Rongguo Mansion's business. What does it have to do with you? If you want me to tell you, let him go immediately." Wang Xifeng said angrily.

Jia Rui's face turned away, and then I said: "I am the patriarch of the Jia family. I have the right to discipline the children of the clan. No one can do it."

Wang Xifeng was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but there seemed to be no way to deal with Jia Rui, who couldn't get enough oil and salt. In the end, she could only squat down and comfort Jia Baoyu for a few words, and then hurriedly left the ancestral hall.

After leaving the ancestral hall, Jia Rui saw Wang Xifeng waiting for him on the roadside, so he quickly followed him.

When Wang Xifeng saw Jia Rui coming, she smiled and patted his chest, and then said coquettishly: "How was my performance just now?"

(End of this chapter)