Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 346 Open the skylight and speak frankly

"Let's go to Rongguo Mansion to meet the old lady for a while." After Jia Rui finished speaking, he threw the book in his hand on the table and left the study with his hands behind his back.

After coming outside, I saw a boy waiting for Jia Rui respectfully.

"Did the old lady from Rongguo Mansion ask you to come?" Jia Rui asked knowingly.

"Uncle Hui Rui, it is our old lady who invites you to come over." The boy stood in front of Jia Rui, trembling with excitement.

He was now able to talk to the chief minister of the dynasty. This kind of glory can last him a lifetime.

Jia Rui nodded, then left Dingxihou Mansion with his guards and servants, and went straight to Rongguo Mansion.

When he arrived at the side entrance of Rongguo Mansion, Jia She was already waiting here.

After seeing Jia Rui, he sighed in embarrassment, "Nephew Rui Xian made you laugh."

"Uncle, where did this come from? Isn't it just about Baoyu? What's the joke?" Jia Rui pretended not to know what happened to Jia Mu in Rongqing Hall.

Jia She seemed to have just reacted after hearing what Jia Rui said. He opened his mouth to say something to Jia Rui, but finally closed his mouth. He was really embarrassed to say it.

In this way, Jia She, like a dull gourd, took Jia Rui to Jia Mu in Rongqing Hall.

After coming in, Jia Rui saw Wang Xifeng standing in the distance and blinking at him like a wronged little wife.

Jia Rui gave her a reassuring smile, then walked to the main hall and bowed to Jia Mu first.

As soon as Jia Rui came, Mother Jia burst into tears and said, "Why am I so unlucky? My grandchildren are not filial even when I am old. How can I, an old man, live? Just send me back to Jinling."

Jia Rui was also a little stunned. Jia's mother was such a strong person. How could she cry like this before?

What can Jia Rui do when faced with an old man crying in front of him? I can only step forward to comfort him.

"Old lady, it's nothing serious? Isn't it just Baoyu's matter? Don't worry, he will never get hurt. I just want to teach him a lesson and let him know how to make progress."

After listening to Jia Rui's words, Jia Mu's eyes flashed at first, and then she continued to cry and said: "I can't control Baoyu's evildoing. It doesn't matter if I have someone to take care of her. What I'm talking about now is Lian's second daughter-in-law. I will leave her alone." In our eyes, our Jia family cannot tolerate such people."

Jia Rui asked in great surprise: "Why did Second Sister-in-law Lian offend the old lady? Make you so angry."

After asking, Jia Rui didn't wait for Jia's mother to answer, and quickly pretended to comfort her: "Old lady, if anything happens, just beat or scold her. Whatever you say to divorce your wife, these are angry words."

Jia Mu patted her thigh, and then cried: "You don't know, he is now bolder and his wings are stronger, and he actually forced me to give up my position."

"What's going on? Old lady, you made it clear that if you are wronged, I will definitely make the decision for you." Jia Rui said pretendingly.

"What else could it be? He thinks that I am acting unfairly in this family and is siding with the second child, so he forces me to separate Baoyu and the second child's family." After Jia Mu finished speaking, she glared fiercely. Wang Xifeng glanced at him.

When Wang Xifeng saw Jia Rui coming, she became more courageous. When Jia Mu glared at her, she said directly: "Old lady, I didn't say that I would separate the second uncle's family. I just thought that in the future, Jia Lian would inherit the Rongguo Mansion." Please show your respect to your second uncle and his family."

Jia Rui nodded after listening, and then said to Jia Mu: "Second Sister-in-law Lian is right. Old lady, are you overthinking it?"

Mother Jia frowned. She really had nothing to say now. Should she tell Jia Rui that she just wanted to hand over Rongguo Mansion to Jia Baoyu?

However, as the ancestor of Rongguo Mansion, Jia Mu is not only majestic, she can also be playful and rollicking.

"I don't care. Look at the way she spoke to me just now. Does it sound like a granddaughter-in-law talking to grandma? She treats me as an enemy. I don't dare to keep such a person. You should write a letter of divorce and let her go back. .”

Jia Rui had long known that Jia Mu would be unreasonable, and besides, he was not here to reason today. He wanted to rely on the authority of the patriarch to suppress Jia Mu so that his son Jia Ping could legitimately become the head of the Rongguo Mansion. heir.

Then, Jia Rui frowned and his face darkened, "Old lady, you are going too far. Since the second sister-in-law Lian got married, she has served the elders and younger ones, and has to worry about the whole family. There is no credit but also hardships. Lao, besides, you haven’t violated the seven-out rule, why do you want to drive her away?”

"Who said she didn't commit the seven-out rule? She was unfilial to her parents. This rule was enough to drive her away." Jia's mother glared at Jia Rui and said.

This time Jia Rui didn't talk to Jia's mother. Instead, he turned to Jia She and asked, "Uncle, is it true that Sister-in-law Lian is unfilial to you? If it is true, I will definitely enforce the family law?" "

Jia She was extremely satisfied with Jia Lian's wife.

During this period, Jia Lian's wife made money from outside, and she also showed her filial piety. In addition, she came to pay her respects from time to time, and she also gave birth to a fat grandson.     In some respects, Jia Lian's daughter-in-law can be considered filial to him.

In addition, if Jia Lian's wife leaves, who will provide him with money for food, drink and fun? Do we have to rely on Rongguo Mansion, whose warehouse is already empty?

Therefore, this time, Jia She didn't seem to see Jia Mu winking, but said to Jia Rui:

"Lian's daughter-in-law is very filial and I am very satisfied."

Jia Rui smiled after hearing this, then turned to Jia's mother and said, "Old lady, you heard it too. Uncle She said that he didn't think Sister-in-law Lian was unfilial."

Jia Mu's face turned a little ugly when she heard this, but she still said forcefully: "Then it would be unfilial for her to contradict my ancestor."

Jia Rui shook his head and said: "Listening to what the old lady told me just now, I think Sister-in-law Lian is not contradicting you, but trying to reason with you. If you want to listen, just listen. If you don't, just listen. It’s okay if we don’t see each other, why bother with the juniors?”

"Why can't I still be angry when the younger generation contradicts me, my grandma? If it's really like what the clan leader said, I might as well hang myself."

Jia Mu also started to argue with Jia Rui, which meant that Jia Rui had to deal with Wang Xifeng.

Jia Rui shook his head and said firmly: "As the leader of the clan, I must act impartially. Sister-in-law Lian is not unfilial to her parents, nor does she contradict her grandmother. She is just disobeying Yan's advice. I think that although she is rude, she is still upright. If everything in the family is like this, why should the Jia family be unhappy?"

Jia Mu didn't let go when she saw Jia Rui, and she didn't care. Her purpose was not to drive away Wang Xifeng, but to make her let go.

"Since the patriarch said this, what can I, a helpless old lady, say? I just ask the patriarch to be kind and let my second son stay with me." Jia Mu said in a sinister tone.

Jia Rui is very troubled now. He cannot hit or scold this old man.

"Old lady, as the leader of the clan, I have to say something."

"Oh, the patriarch can tell you whatever you want."

Jia Rui ignored her eccentricity and said directly: "Since ancient times, there have been distinctions between concubines and concubines, as well as elders and younger ones. The current situation in Rongguo Mansion is not as good as directly deciding on the heir. This way, everyone can put their mind to it." When it comes to business matters, stop scheming like this."

Mother Jia was stunned for a moment, but she didn't expect Jia Rui to say these words. Was she trying to force Rongguo Mansion to appoint an heir?

Mother Jia frowned and glared at Jia Rui. After a long time, she finally said: "In addition to Li Xian, there is also Li Xian. Although Jia Lian is said to be the eldest son of the boss, he made a mistake this time. The old lady I think he is no longer suitable to inherit Rongguo Mansion, but Baoyu’s clever mind will definitely make Rongguo Mansion flourish in the future.”

When Jia Rui heard what Jia Mu said, he was relieved. He was afraid that Jia Mu would be ambiguous and kept stalling. In the end, Jia Baoyu might really become the heir to Rongguo Mansion.

Now that he couldn't talk anymore, Jia Rui was no longer afraid.

"Old lady, from ancient times to the present, how can any nephew inherit the uncle's property when the uncle has an heir?"

"What's the point? This is just a matter of a word from the boss."

After Jia Mu returned to Jia Rui, she turned to Jia She and said, "Don't worry. When Baoyu inherits the Rongguo Mansion, with his personality, he will definitely treat you well. As for Jia Lian, he has his wife." With the family fortune, I can live my whole life comfortably."

After hearing what Jia Mu said, Jia She was unwilling on the spot.

In other matters, Jia She may be able to let Jia Mu, but when it comes to heirs, there must be no concessions.

"Old lady, although Jia Lian is unconventional, I still have a grandson, so I might as well let my grandson inherit my title directly." Jia She lowered his head and said this without even looking at Jia Mu.

Jia Mu was heartbroken for a while by him.

"How can this be done? Isn't this confusing the seniority? Just listen to me and let Baoyu inherit the Rongguo Mansion. At worst, when Baoyu is gone, just give up the title to Jia Ping." Jia's mother's tone was very firm, as if No one can question it.

Wang Xifeng was looking at Jia Rui anxiously.

Naturally, Jia Rui also received Wang Xifeng's hint, so he stood up and said: "This is not allowed. I think it is more in line with the regulations of the court and the etiquette of the past and present that it is better to inherit Rongguo Mansion through Uncle She's lineage."

Having said this, Jia Rui stopped nagging Jia Mu, but turned to Jia She and said:

"Uncle Pardon, go and write the memorial now. I will take it with you when I leave later. I will present it to the Supreme Emperor tomorrow and ask for His grace."

Jia She was overjoyed after hearing this. Now he didn't care about Jia's mother anymore and ran out in a hurry.

Mrs. Wang, who had been silent until she saw Jia She running out, hurriedly came out and said: "Brother Rui, Jia Ping is just a naive child. How can he control the entire Rongguo Mansion? I think you should think twice!" "

(End of this chapter)