Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 480: Camping
Jia Zheng said with a bad face: "If I were Jia Rui, I could keep this child for five or six years at most. When the world is completely under my control, this child will be of no use."

Mother Jia nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at Jia She. This eldest son was also a handsome man when he was young. Why did he become confused as he got older?

Jia She seemed to have reflected it, and he quickly echoed: "That's the truth, what should our family do?"

Jia's mother said to Jia Zheng: "You should still be your official honestly. If someone contacts you secretly, don't have any delusions and warn Brother Rui immediately."

Jia Zheng nodded, and then said: "I think we need to let the people under our family keep their mouths shut. Who knows if these people will get carried away. If the rumors spread, it will be uncomfortable for our family."

Mother Jia nodded, feeling that what Jia Zheng said made sense, "Okay, I'll call the second daughter-in-law Lian and ask her to handle this matter when I'm done."

But then Jia Zheng said: "According to the rules, the queen's father will be knighted. Our family didn't pay attention to this matter before. Now we should ask Rui Geer."

After hearing what Jia Zheng said, Jia She felt angry at him and ignored what Jia Zheng wanted to say, but in the end he endured it.

Jia's mother looked at her two sons and thought for a moment. According to the rules of the court, the queen's father was to be named Cheng'en Gong.

But at that time, Jia Rui didn't mention this matter, and Jia's mother didn't say it either. Now that Jia Zheng has brought it up, I have to ask anyway. If he can be named Cheng'en Gong, it will also be good for their Rongguo Mansion. Good thing.

"Okay, when brother Rui is free in a while, I'll give you some questions." Jia Mu agreed to her second son.

Coming out of Jia Mu's place, Jia She looked at his younger brother and was filled with anger. Then he complimented him with a smile, "Congratulations to me, I'm going to be a duke."

After saying this, without waiting for Jia Zheng to reply, he left with his hands behind his back.

Jia Zheng looked at Jia She's back and sighed. He didn't know what Jia She was afraid of.

Isn't it just for this three-acre land in Rongguo Mansion?
If it were before, I would still care a little, but now that I am the Minister of Rites, and Jia Rui has the trust, this thing is not in Jia Zheng's eyes at all.

The reason why he wanted the title of Duke Cheng'en was also for his children.

Although Duke Chengen cannot inherit, he still has some benefits as a descendant. At least he can be given a first-class and second-class general, which can be regarded as saving the queen's face.

And this is exactly what Jia Zheng needs.

Jia Zheng has now realized that his son Jia Baoyu, who looks smart but cannot be promoted to the top, is simply impossible for him to become an official in the imperial examination.

Therefore, Jia Zhengcai had to take the road of title, leaving a way for his son to live a prosperous life in the future. If his grandson is capable, their Jia family can continue to prosper.

Jia Zheng shook his head gently, and then returned to the yard next to Rongxi Hall.

As soon as he entered the door, Mrs. Wang came out and welcomed Jia Zheng to the main seat.

"How is it? Has the old lady agreed?" Mrs. Wang asked impatiently.

"The old lady said that she would talk to Rui Geer after a while when she is free." Jia Zheng said while drinking tea.

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang immediately began to recite Amitabha.

"During this period, you should also take your two daughters-in-law to Wu Guofu for a few more trips, so that you can leave a good impression on the old man and his wife in Wu Guofu, and you can also give Rui Ge'er a nice word."

Mrs. Wang nodded immediately after hearing this.

For a period of time after this, in addition to doing meritorious service and keeping vigil for the emperor, Mrs. Wang actively went to Wu Guofu to meet the old man and the old lady. Mrs. Wang still has a good impression of Mrs. Wang, so the two of them can chat easily.

As for Mrs. Wang's request, Mrs. Wang also promised that she would mention it in front of Rui Geer when he came back.

Before entering the emperor's mausoleum, Jia Rui hurriedly hugged the little prince, worshiped heaven and earth, and then ascended the throne in the Huangji Hall.

This can be regarded as a new emperor. Of course, since the emperor is still a baby, the power is still in the hands of Jia Rui.

After another forty-nine days like this, the emperor's mausoleum was finally delivered to the imperial mausoleum, and was later buried with Jia Yuanchun's mausoleum.

As for the emperor who said he didn't want to be buried with the women of the Jia family, he couldn't help it when he was alive, let alone dead?
After everything settled down, Jia Rui had time to go home.

Speaking of which, Jia Rui has been in the palace for two or three months. He has not been home for such a long time. He really misses the old man and the old lady.

After entering the mansion, we first went to the yard of the old man and his wife.

As soon as they entered the main courtyard, they saw Mrs. Wang's maid Caixia chatting with several little maids in the courtyard.

Mrs. Wang is here?
This lady rarely comes to Wu Guofu. Is the sun rising in the west?

Although he was puzzled, Jia Rui entered the main room and saw Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Wang chatting happily there.

At the beginning, there were two daughters-in-law, Lin Daiyu and Li Zhi.

However, the two of them couldn't get a word in, so they could only stand aside and act as foils.

When Jia Rui came in, Lin Daiyu and Li Zhi noticed it immediately, so they quickly bowed to Jia Rui and then both hid behind the screen.

Jia Rui smiled and stepped forward to salute Mrs. Wang, then sat next to her: "Why does aunt have time to come to my place?"

Counting from Mrs. Wang, Jia Rui and Mrs. Wang are really related to each other, so it is normal to call him aunt.

Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "Aren't you doing nothing at home? Come and see Auntie."

Mrs. Wang also said happily: "You are not at home during this period. Thanks to you coming to accompany me every day, I will not be too bored and panic."

Mrs. Wang is old, and like Jia Mu, she likes lively things, but unlike Jia Mu, she has cultivated a group of people who are entertaining guests to relieve boredom, so in comparison, Mrs. Wang's room is a bit dull. .

Now that Mrs. Wang comes to talk to her every day, it is also a kind of comfort for Mrs. Wang.

Jia Rui was naturally optimistic about the outcome of this matter. He also thought that Mrs. Wang could spend her old age happily.

But he also knew that Mrs. Wang couldn't afford to be early because there was no profit. Since she came here every day, she had a purpose. However, if Jia Rui didn't point it out first, and waited until the other party came to the door to ask for help, then he would let go, which would be regarded as repaying the favor.

"Thank you very much, aunt. I will come here more often in the future!"

"Don't worry, I'll come over and talk to my aunt when I have time."

(End of this chapter)