Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 371 Jiangpu Civil War

Baochai said hurriedly: "Third sister, please don't listen to her nonsense. It's just a joke, it can't be taken seriously. If you want to talk about Cong'er's good poems, everyone with a discerning eye will know, "Magpie Bridge Immortal" should be the first one?"

Daiyu blushed and couldn't deny it, so she had to turn her head away and ignore her. She secretly sighed in her heart, what a precious girl, as a big lady, she has no sense of responsibility and actually used me as a target.

Zhen Yuan was hit twice in a row. She was angry, angry, sour and bitter in her heart, but she couldn't show it. She squeezed the handkerchief tightly and said with a smile: "What Sister Bao said is true. In Brother Cong's poem, "Magpie Bridge" Immortal" should be ranked first."

Seeing her forced smile, Chu Chan couldn't bear it. She glared at Jia Cong and said with a smile: "Brother Cong, you are too partial. With such a poetic talent, why are you so stingy?"

"Sister-in-law, what do you mean?" Jia Cong asked hurriedly.

"You wrote so many poems, but you didn't mention writing one for the third girl. Is it possible that only Bao Yatou and Miss Lin are your family friends, but we, Yuan Yatou, are not?" Chu Chan asked.

My good sister-in-law, why are you here to stir up trouble? It’s not like you don’t know my situation. Jia Cong was so confused that he didn’t know how to answer.

But she saw tears in Zhen Yuan's eyes, biting her lip, turned away, and wrapped the handkerchief around her fingertips several times, obviously feeling extremely aggrieved.

"I...well, my sister-in-law is scolding me. If I am interested in poetry someday, I will write one for my third sister. How about that?" Jia Cong sighed, and let's get over today first.

When he turned around, he saw Daiyu looking at him with a sneer. When he turned around, he saw Baochai looking at him with a faint smile on his face and a bit of ridicule in his big almond eyes. He knew you were this kind of person.

Jia Cong spread his hands and responded with a helpless expression.

Bao and Dai paid no attention to him.

When Zhen Yuan heard this, her sadness turned into joy, a smile appeared on her lips, she glanced at Jia Cong shyly and said, "If Brother Cong is in trouble, just don't do it."

No matter how much Jia Cong understands women's hearts, he also knows the lyrics: If I open my mouth, it will only be the tenderness I want to express.

If a woman wants something, she always hopes that a man will give it to her, so that she can not only benefit from it, but also gain a reputation as a considerate and thrifty housekeeper.

Jia Cong had no choice but to swallow the bitter pill himself and said with a smile: "It's not difficult, it's not difficult. Since my third sister praises me as the most talented person in the world, what's the value of writing a poem?"

Zhen Yuan shook his head and said: "Brother Cong, you are busy with official duties, why bother bothering me. If it is a perfunctory work, it will damage your talent and reputation if word spreads, so it is better not to do it."

"..."

Baochai and Daiyu looked at each other. What a shrewd girl. She could retreat in one move to advance, so this bastard must have a good poem.

Chu Chan covered her mouth and smiled, looking at Jia Cong's deflated look, which was very funny.

Jia Cong smiled bitterly and said: "How dare you deal with the third sister? I just do it with my heart, and it doesn't take much effort."

"Then I'll thank you in advance." Zhen Yuan smiled, and the pitiful look he had just now disappeared.

"It's such a small thing, nothing worth mentioning."

Jia Cong couldn't help but turn his head and look at Daiyu, have I been fooled again?

Daiyu glanced at him angrily, did you realize that?

You women have too many tricks...

Bah, lecher!

The two of them were flirting with each other when they suddenly heard laughter coming from the door.

"How was the chat? Do you want to pass on the food?" Sister Feng came in with a smile.

Jia Cong seemed to have been granted amnesty and hurriedly said: "I'm starving to death, please pass on the food quickly."

Chatting with these women is more tiring than fighting. They are all as smart as ghosts. I am the only one who is honest.

As soon as he got to the dinner table, Jia Cong was relieved. I can't speak, but I can't eat and drink?

Because they frequently toasted, laughed, and when they encountered topics they didn't want to talk about, they would immerse themselves in the food, drink with their necks raised, and wolf down the food, which made all the girls speechless.

Chu Chan covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Brother Cong, how many days have you not eaten? You were very polite in our house before, but now you are like a mountain king."

Jia Cong glared at her angrily and pointed at them one by one with his chopsticks, "You, you, you, you, me talking to you is more tiring than fighting. Are you not hungry?"

The four girls immediately refused and asked him for an explanation.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "You are all smart people, so just keep it in mind."

All the girls blushed and cursed at him in unison.

Jia Cong is also a dead pig and is not afraid of boiling water. He eats and drinks by himself. Next to him, Qingwen smiles and prepares dishes and pours wine for him.

"If you don't eat, I'll finish it."

Chu Chan smiled and said: "Ignore him, let's drink ours."

She was also in a high mood today, and after a while, a light blush appeared on her face. She glanced at Jia Cong, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Jia Cong's heart moved. He knew a lot about these little eyes, and smiled slightly, calmly.

For a while, after three rounds of wine and five dishes, everyone rinsed their mouths and drank tea, and the girls took away the leftovers.

Chu Chan's face was full of peach blossoms, her eyes were drunk, she yawned and said with a smile: "This wine is very strong, I am actually a little drunk.

San Yatou, Bao Yatou, and Miss Lin, while you are chatting, I am too drunk to drink, so I will go and lean for a while. "

Sister Feng was about to speak.

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "Qingwen, arrange a clean yard for my sister-in-law." As he said this, he quietly winked at Qingwen.

Qingwen had been with him for a long time, and she was smart and didn't understand anything. She hurriedly agreed and helped Chu Chan go.

Jia Cong drank two sips of tea and said, "Third sister, I have some official duties ahead of me, so I'll excuse you. Sister-in-law Feng, Sister Bao, and Zhu'er, please stay with me."

Everyone did not doubt his presence and let him go.

Only Sister Feng was suspicious. This little thief was sneaky and must be doing something shameful.

Jia Cong escaped from the tiger's mouth, feeling relaxed and leisurely, and ran to the front hall to sit down.

After a while, Qingwen came to report.

"Third Master, step-grandma has settled in."

Jia Cong saw her pouting and angry, so he pulled her into his arms with a smile and said, "What's wrong?"

"Sir, you should keep some. She is the eldest grandma of the Zhen family." Qingwen advised.

Jia Cong coughed dryly and said, "Things are very complicated, you don't understand. My sister-in-law and I have something to discuss, please take me there."

Qingwen twisted her small waist and reluctantly got up, muttering: "It happens every time. What will I do if someone finds out?"

"So, you have to look out for me, you know?"

……

Qingwen took Jia Cong into a small courtyard, where all the girls and servants had been dismissed.

Jia Cong pushed the door open and went in. He saw Chu Chan lying on the couch and taking a nap, wearing a silk dress as thin as cicada wings.

"Sister-in-law is really smart. She actually came up with a way to escape while drinking." Jia Cong quickly bolted the door.

Chu Chan's eyes were blazing, she stood up and threw herself into his arms, exhaling like blue with a hint of wine.

"Good man..."

Um, is it so direct?

Jia Cong was stunned and said, "I have a few more words to say."

"We'll talk about it later."

Chu Chan hugged Jia Cong tightly.

"My dear brother, it's better to obey your orders than to be respectful."

"Um……"

After a long time, Chu Chan let out a long moan and lay in Jia Cong's arms. She was as soft as cotton, her eyes were as charming as silk, and her face was as red as clouds.

"Good brother, today I know what it's like to be a woman.

Regardless of life or death, I must go with you. I don’t want to stay in the Zhen family for a moment. "

"That's exactly what I'm going to say just now." "Say it," Chu Chan said hurriedly.

"Sister-in-law, do you know why I never want to get married to the Zhen family, even if I am an ordinary wife?"

"Why?"

Jia Cong sighed: "Don't look at the flowers and brocades in the Zhen family now, and the oil cooking in the fire. In fact, there are dry bones in the grave."

Chu Chan was startled and said, "How can you say this?"

Jia Cong told her about her secret conversation with Gu Tao and told her not to tell anyone else, saying: "Now that the Zhen family wants to spend a small amount of money to avoid a big disaster, do you think my sister-in-law will let him go?"

After all, Chu Chan came from a wealthy family and was well-read in history books. She slowly shook her head and said: "It's absolutely impossible, she will definitely die."

He added: "But it's no wonder that the money and food that was short-circuited back then have been squandered in recent years. Even if the Zhen family wants to make up for it, they are unable to do so."

Jia Cong said: "That's it. Because of this, the Zhen family's last hope of survival has been cut off, so it is impossible for me to have anything to do with his family."

Chu Chan nodded, feeling a little sad but more happy. She hugged Jia Cong tightly and said, "Brother Cong, you actually told such a confidential matter. I, I really don't know how to love you."

"I believe in my sister-in-law just as my sister-in-law believes in me." Jia Cong said shamelessly without blinking.

If you don't tell the Zhen family such important news, I will believe you.

Chu Chan didn't know what the plan was and wanted to show her true feelings to Jia Cong.

Jia Cong said: "Now that my sister-in-law knows why I didn't hesitate to offend the Zhen family, I will definitely fish you out. Admiring my sister-in-law is only second, the most important thing is that I can't bear my sister-in-law to die for the Zhen family!"

Chu Chan looked at Jia Cong with her big watery eyes, entangled him like an octopus, and said softly: "Brother Cong, sister-in-law really saw the right person. My little enemy, I will listen to you no matter what you say." of."

Jia Cong said: "You first find a reason to return to the Chu family, and then propose a divorce. Don't let any clues show up in the Zhen family to avoid accidents."

Chu Chan nodded and said, "I understand."

"Where is your father..."

Chu Chan frowned slightly and said, "My father will definitely not allow me to reconcile, so I will tell him the news that the Zhen family is in danger, and he might be able to agree."

Jia Cong said: "According to the information I have, your father may not believe what you say.

Moreover, for a wealthy family, sacrificing a powerful woman to protect immediate interests is a worthwhile deal. Of course, your father may not be so cold-blooded, but just in case. "

Chu Chan felt cold, knowing that this was very likely to happen, and hurriedly asked: "What should we do?"

Jia Cong reached out and took out a jade plaque from the clothes beside the bed, handing it to Chu Chan.

"You don't have to talk about the Zhen family. If your father insists on not complying, just show him this sign and he will understand."

When Chu Chan saw the words "Jia Cong, Commander of the Jinyi Guards" engraved on the Pisces jade plaque, she chuckled and said, "My father will be frightened to death, how dare he disobey. What if the Zhen family doesn't let him go?"

Jia Cong sneered and said: "I will come forward to put pressure on you. You and I are willing to do the marriage. There is no way to hold it back. I am not a brat from the Palace of Hell."

Chu Chan kissed him hard on the face and said, "Good man, I would be willing to die immediately if I could meet you."

"Don't talk nonsense. I can't love a beauty like my sister-in-law a thousand times or ten thousand times. This is only the first time. The days are still long." Jia Cong said with a smile.

Chu Chan smiled in his ear: "This is your first time, and this is my third time. Do you want to kill me? However, my sister-in-law is willing to die under your gun."

Jia Cong's heart was shaken, and he almost turned into a werewolf again. He quickly collected his mind and said, "There is one more thing, please tell your father-in-law, sister-in-law."

"Huh? What's the matter?"

"I know that your family has a lot of land, and if you implement the new method, you will definitely suffer big losses.

However, life is more valuable than the things outside the body. Please do not try to resist the new law. This is a way to die.

Governor Gu has issued a military order in front of the emperor. Even if Cong doesn't take action, he will definitely kill someone to sacrifice the flag if he is forced to do so. At that time, it was difficult for me to speak. "Jia Cong said.

Chu Chan's face turned pale, she nodded hurriedly and said, "I will try my best to persuade my father when I go back to save money and avoid disaster."

"Well, that's the truth." Jia Cong stroked her bump and said with a smile.

"Little rascal, you want it again?" Chu Chan smiled charmingly.

Jia Cong swallowed and shook his head, "No, I won't have the energy to practice martial arts later."

Chu Chan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, my little friend, I just have a bigger appetite for the first time. I will save you in the future, don't be afraid."

"Am I afraid of you?" Jia Cong became angry and stood up.

Chu Chan hurriedly pressed him down and begged for mercy: "My good husband, I have lost half of my strength now, please spare me just once."

"You know the truth." Jia Cong finally gave up.

Even at such an old age, he is still very competitive, like a child. Chu Chan pursed her lips and smiled, then lay softly in his arms, thoughts already running through her mind.
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Jiangpu County is located at the foot of Shizi Ridge, leaning on the Yangtze River to the southeast and the Chu River to the northwest. It faces Jinling across the river. It is an important channel for Southern Province to connect Anhui, Hubei and Henan, and is the western key of Jinling.

At this time, in the county town, all the lively and prosperous scenes of the past had been wiped out. Thousands of strong farmers swarmed in with sickles, hoes, and sticks. The notices promoting the new law posted at the city gate and outside the county government office had long been torn down by the mob.

Thousands of people surrounded the county government office, and the crowd was excited. They waved their weapons and shouted loudly, asking the county magistrate to give an explanation.

All the government officials and petty officials were already frightened and hurriedly closed all the county government offices, fearing that the mob would attack the government offices and suffer disaster.

The shops around the county government office and across the street were all panicked and hurriedly closed their doors.

Only one small wine shop remains open. The shopkeeper was a skinny little old man, who seemed to be well-informed, and he was not deceived by the scene. Instead, he warmly greeted several middle-aged men in brocade robes.

"Er Lengzi and Third Fatty, hurry up and serve tea to the guests." The shopkeeper smiled and held up his hands, inviting a few people to take their seats.

The few people smiled, sat down, and said, "The shopkeeper is quite calm. You are the only one on this street who dares to open the door."

The shopkeeper smiled and said: "What kind of scene have I not seen when doing business in front of the county government office? The small shop has a small profit, and the young and old are not deceived. They do business with conscience and earn a few hard-earned money. I don't think there are any good guys to come with the little old man. Difficult."

"Okay, the shopkeeper is indeed sophisticated." Those people laughed.

"What do the guests use?"

"Just pick up a few of the ones you're good at."

"Okay, Qiaolin salted goose, beef breast, Qiaolin soup dumplings, Xingdian roast duck, stewed vegetable core, plus a pot of aged daughter's red wine."

The shopkeeper served with a smile, and casually glanced at the excited crowd at the door, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.

"Masters, this old man has never seen such a big scene in his whole life, but what is it for?

Is there any shocking case or injustice? So many people came to ask for an explanation. "The shopkeeper said with a smile.

One person laughed and said: "There is no case. To say that everyone wants to live a good life, but the government wants to introduce some new laws and collect money, so the villagers have no choice but to come to the county magistrate for a way to survive."

"Yes, it's all caused by the new law." Everyone laughed.

"Yes, I have heard something about the new law. After all, it's just that the official wants to make money. No wonder the father wants to redress his grievances." The shopkeeper agreed.

"What I'm saying is that the shopkeeper has some knowledge and is better than these scholars who are officials." Everyone laughed.

"Later, everyone, I'll go to the kitchen to urge you."

"Be quick in the kitchen, the distinguished guests are waiting!" The shopkeeper retreated to the back kitchen, his smile immediately faded, and his face was full of solemnity.

"Goudan, hurry to the city and report..."

"Yes!" A young cook nodded, took off his apron, and quietly slipped out of the back door.

Suddenly, the noise on the street suddenly increased, and Yiqingpi shouted: "Folks, since the county magistrate doesn't come out to give us an explanation, we will go in and petition the magistrate! Please take back his life."

"Yes, let's rush in."

"Brothers, rush!"

"Folks, break down the door!"

Someone shouted, and the crowd parted, revealing a long log behind them.

With two bangs, everyone knocked the county government office away!

(End of this chapter)