Red Mansion Jia Enhou

Yuanchun looked at Baoqin.

Baoqin understood what Yuanchun meant and bowed to her. At Yuanchun's suggestion, Baoqin took the key and opened a box.

Baoqin took out half of the silver coins.

Not much, just about twenty or thirty taels.

Although it could not completely pull Liu Laolao's family out of poverty, it was still a considerable amount of money.

With these twenty or thirty taels of silver, her daughter would not have to go without medical treatment, and her granddaughter would not have to be sold, in order to get money for her mother's medical treatment.

Baoqin handed the money to Granny Liu.

Liu Laolao, who was originally coming for an impossible goal, took the silver and tears instantly flowed from her eyes.

"Thank you, auntie!"

Granny Liu was about to kneel down to Yuanchun again.

Yuanchun's eyes flashed with helplessness and she supported him again.

"Grandma is so polite again."

"Just take the silver. You look older than my grandmother."

"How can you kneel before a young man like me?"

"Don't kneel again!"

Granny Liu wiped away her tears vigorously with her rough big hands.

"Girl, you are too polite to me."

"I am a farmer, and I can't think of any other way to express my gratitude except with these two knees that can bend."

Granny Liu's eyes were red.

In the past half month, her family's life has been like a roller coaster. Although they were not rich, the whole family had no worries about food and clothing.

However, when this serious illness came, not only did we have to sell off one-third of the land, but we also had trouble making ends meet at home.

"Qing'er, why don't you thank your aunt quickly!"

Granny Liu was too old to accept the gift, but Qing'er, who was only seven or eight years old, could accept it.

Yuanchun did not refuse this time.

Qing'er knelt down in front of Yuanchun.

"Thank you, auntie!"

Qing'er's head fell down, and Yuanchun pulled Qing'er up.

Granny Liu took Qing'er away, and Yuanchun stared at Granny Liu's back in a daze.

"What is the girl thinking about?"

Baoqin pushed Yuanchun, and Yuanchun shook her head at Baoqin.

"I want to ask that old man to help me go to the temple and light a longevity lamp."

"Give some to the Second Master?"

Yuanchun nodded.

"Young lady, go find the first wife. Although the first wife doesn't have a good relationship with our wife, she is kind-hearted."

"If you go and ask her for help, she will help you."

Motoharu shook his head again.

You can't always bother others. Once you owe too many favors, others will feel annoyed even if they don't say it.

"Go find some of my old clothes and give them to Grandma Liu's little granddaughter Qing'er."

"The girl is"

Yuanchun smiled at Baoqin. She was a girl living in the boudoir and it was not good for her to go out with the old-fashioned people.

This Aunt Liu seems to be a good person and is a close relative, so she might be able to help her.

"Just go there, and tell the old lady to come visit me more often when you're free!"

Yuanchun was really feeling a bit bored in this big courtyard.

Although Granny Liu seems old, she is an honest country girl who has never seen the world.

In fact, if you look closely, you will find that he is a very wise person.

She may not gain anything by getting along with such an old man, but she can gain some knowledge about the world.

Baoqin nodded, found her clothes and hurried after him.

When they finally caught up with her, Granny Liu had already arrived outside the gate of Rongguo Mansion.

The sun also began to set gradually.

Baoqin shouted to stop Granny Liu.

"Grandma, wait a minute!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Granny Liu turned around.

It was holding the zither.

"But I still have something to do, Miss Baoqin?"

Granny Liu supported Baoqin, who was running out of breath, and Baoqin took a few deep breaths to slow down.

"Grandma, you walk so fast. If I hadn't run over here quickly, you would have gotten in the car and left."

Granny Liu gave Baoqin an embarrassed smile.

"This is from the young lady to Miss Qing'er."

Baoqin stuffed Yuanchun's old clothes into Liu Laolao's arms.

"The young lady thought Qing'er was pretty, but she didn't dress well, so she asked me to find her."

"Grandma, please don't mind that it's old. These girls don't wear it much."

Granny Liu rubbed her hands on the clothes that Baoqin brought.

"How can this be so embarrassing?"

Knowing that these were all made of good materials, Liu Laolao felt very embarrassed.

A smile appeared on Baoqin's face.

"Just take it. The young lady is usually alone in the mansion and is often bored."

"If grandma really wants to repay you, then come over often and talk to the girl."

"in addition."

Baoqin also took out three taels of silver from his waist bag.

"Grandma, take these. I think you look kind."

"I don't have much money, so you can use this three taels to help the poor first."

Baoqin took three small silver ingots and stuffed them into Granny Liu's hands, which were holding the clothes.

"Girl, I can't take this money."

"My aunt has already given me enough. It won't be easy for you to take it back!"

Granny Liu refused while holding the clothes.

"Just take it if you want. Consider it my gift."

Baoqin forced Liu Laolao to accept it, and Liu Laolao's face was full of embarrassment.

Jia She, who had just returned, happened to see this scene.

Jia She was deeply impressed by the old and the young, especially the old one. He always had an indescribable feeling towards the old one.

Jia She was attracted by the figure holding the zither.

What is the relationship between this old man and young and Baoqin?
Baoqin is a born child of this family. There is no record of him having any relatives outside the family. Besides, the things held in the hands of the old man and the young boy are obviously not something that Baoqin can possess.

"Go down and ask!"

Jia She gave instructions to the servant.

The servant got down from the carriage.

The servant who came down went straight towards Baoqin and Granny Liu.

Baoqin also noticed the carriage in which Jia She was sitting. When the servant approached, Baoqin recognized the servant and quickly bowed towards the carriage.

"The girl holding the zither."

The servant clasped his fists towards Baoqin.

"The master asked me to come over. This old man is..."

The servant's eyes fell on Granny Liu and the old man and the young one. Granny Liu looked at Baoqin, not knowing what was going on.

Baoqin quickly explained.

"This is Granny Liu, who is related to the girl."

"Grandma Liu?"

There was a flash of doubt in the servant's eyes. When did this young lady have any relationship with the man named Liu?

Baoqin began to avoid the look with a guilty look.

It’s the Wang family’s relative.

The servant looked at Baoqin's appearance and went back to report to Jia She without asking any more questions.

"He's Miss Yuan's relative."

"The surname is Liu. Baoqin calls her Granny Liu."

Hearing the name, Jia She looked out in shock.

'Grandma Liu!'

If we were to ask who is the most admired old person in the Dream of the Red Chamber, it would definitely be Granny Liu.

The only good thing Wang Xifeng did in her life was saving Aunt Liu.

It was also because of saving Granny Liu that Qiaojie was able to survive.

Qiaojie can be said to be the only bloodline of the original Jia She. Jia She was touched and thought of Qiaojie who came later. Jia She felt indescribable sadness in his heart.

"Quickly stop that old man!"

With Baoqin quickly escorting her, Granny Liu got into the carriage.

Baoqin was also afraid that if Jia She took it to heart, Yuanchun's situation would become even more difficult.

The servant looked at Jia She in confusion and got off the carriage again.

"and many more!"

Seeing that Granny Liu's carriage was about to leave, the servant quickly spoke up.

The coachman of the carriage was originally from the Rongguo Mansion, and he saw the servant who was trying to stop them.

Recognizing him, he quickly stopped his horse.

Baoqin cried out in her heart that she was doomed and started to get anxious.

Granny Liu sat in the carriage, puzzled.

The servant lifted the curtain.

Granny Liu looked at the strange boy with a hint of doubt in her eyes, and she couldn't help but hold the thing in her hands a little tighter.

"Old man, my master wants to see you!"

At this time, Jia She also got off the carriage.

Jia She looked at the carriage where Granny Liu was sitting and felt deeply moved.

Although nothing happened now, he still wanted to thank the old man.

In addition, the fact that she could come to Rongguo Mansion shows that she was really in trouble.

He is willing to help such elderly people even if he doesn't know them.

Confused, Granny Liu was helped down from the carriage.

Jia She bowed from a distance to Granny Liu who got off the carriage.

Seeing the well-dressed master of Rongguo Mansion bowing to her, Granny Liu panicked and subconsciously looked towards Baoqin.

Baoqin was even more confused about what Jia She had done.

After performing the ceremony, Jia She returned to the carriage.

Granny Liu and Baoqin stood side by side looking at Jia She's carriage, but did not make any move.

Jia She took off the jade pendant from his waist in the carriage.

"Give this jade to the old lady, and tell her that no matter what difficulties she encounters in the future, she can bring this jade to me."

"As long as she is looking for it, I will help her."

Jia She handed the jade pendant to another servant, and a look of confusion flashed in the servant's eyes.

"Why would the master treat an old man he has never met like this?"

Tears flashed in Jia She's eyes.

He now can no longer tell whether he is Jia She or a person from the future.

"Don't ask, just send the things over and tell them!"

Jia She's face turned cold.

The servant had a flash of thought about the identity of Granny Liu.

The old lady looked like a country girl, and the master got off the carriage himself to pay his respects and asked her to deliver something.

What is the identity of that old lady?
The servant walked over with doubt in his eyes, and handed the jade pendant in his hand to Aunt Liu with both hands.

"The girl holding the zither?"

Granny Liu widened her eyes and looked at Baoqin in panic.

Baoqin was so shocked that her mouth opened wide.

"Master, this is..."

"This is what the master gave to this old man."

The servant put the jade pendant in his hand into Granny Liu's hand.

Liu Laolao, who was just afraid that she would get into trouble for Yuanchun because of her identity and hurried to get on the carriage to leave, was a little confused when she saw the jade pendant in her hand.

What does the master of Rongguo Mansion mean?
If I remember correctly, the head master of the Rongguo Mansion is the Rong Hou who has a grudge against the Wang family.

"The master asked me to give this jade pendant to this old man."

"You can't take it back, you can't take it back!"

Liu Laolao subconsciously refused.

No reward without merit. This jade is obviously very valuable, so she can't accept it.

A kind smile appeared on the servant's face.

"Just accept it, old man."

"This is a kind gesture from my master. He told me that if you encounter any trouble or difficulty in the future, you can bring this piece to me."

"My master will help you!"

The servant stuffed the jade into Granny Liu's hand again and left without looking back.

"Girl holding the zither!"

Unsure of what this meant, Granny Liu looked at Baoqin.

Baoqin was staring at Jia She's carriage in confusion at this time. What did the master mean by this?
Baoqin ran away without caring about the others.

Confused, Granny Liu took Qing'er into the carriage. Inside the carriage, Granny Liu stared at the jade pendant in her hand, feeling heavy-hearted.

Baoqin ran back and found Yuanchun, telling her about Jia She's abnormal behavior.

Logically, if Jia She knew that he was a relative from the Wang family, he should be angry.

Why aren’t you angry?
He even gave gifts, which is really abnormal.

Yuanchun didn't react at all, her uncle was not a narrow-minded person.

It's obvious that Granny Liu is an honest farmer and won't cause any problems.

"Don't think too much about it, Baoqin."

"Uncle won't do anything to Granny Liu's family." Yuanchun comforted Baoqin. On the other side, Jia She had also returned to Rongxi Hall.

Mrs. Xing in Rongxi Hall was waiting for Jia She.

"How about a trip to the palace, sir?"

"It's confirmed. He is the heir of the Prince of Pingyang's Mansion."

Mrs. Xing's mouth began to open wide.

"What a coincidence?"

"It's not a coincidence, it's just that our aunt dared to pick it up."

Mrs. Xing was stunned when she heard this.

"When the family of Prince Pingyang was wiped out, anyone with a bit of vision and a smart mind would know that they couldn't go there."

"If you see any living creatures, you have to pretend you didn't see them."

"It just so happened that my aunt passed by, and with the Rongguo Mansion behind her, she had the confidence to adopt the child, and there have been no problems over the years."

Mrs. Xing pondered over Jia She's words, and the more she thought about them, the more she felt that they were right.

This is the principle that a man is innocent unless he is in possession of a treasure.

"Are there other guests at our house today?"

Jia She looked at Mrs. Xing and asked.

Mrs. Xing was a little confused.

"There are no other guests. What's the matter, sir?"

"nothing!"

"An old man came to Yuanchun's place today."

"Send someone to Yuanchun to ask where the old man lives. The old man has done me a favor."

A dark light flashed in Jia She's eyes, but he did not reveal anything about the future to Mrs. Xing.

After all, it's too unbelievable.

Mrs. Xing nodded heavily.

"Yes, sir!"

Mrs. Xing asked someone to go and ask.
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Jinling,

Early the next morning, Jia Lian and Jia Zhen rushed to Xue's house.

Uncle Xue, who has gained some weight recently, is accompanied by Xue Pan.

Jia Lian and Jia Zhen were riding horses in the city of Jinling.

Uncle Xue looked down at his silly son with a runny nose and a dull look on his face.

Uncle Xue reached out and slapped Xue Pan on the head.

Xue Pan, who was beaten, looked dissatisfied.

"Dad, you hit me again!"

Uncle Xue looked at Xue Pan with disappointment.

"How dare you talk back!"

Uncle Xue raised his hand again for no reason.

Xue Pan's fat face was wrinkled.

"Your cousin from the Jia family will be here soon. If you dare to hold your sister back, I'll show you how I'll deal with you!"

"Sister, sister!"

"I just can't show it off."

Xue Pan, who had been taught a lesson countless times, became angry, and Uncle Xue was about to reach out again.

When Xue Pan saw Uncle Xue raising his hand, he stepped back in fear.

"I know, Dad!"

"I will never hold my sister back."

Uncle Xue sighed deeply towards Xue Pan.

They are all born from the same family. Baochai is only four or five years old this year, but she is already incredibly sensible.

As for him...

Uncle Xue looked at Xue Pan again and sighed deeply.

This child is almost ten years old, why is he still acting like a kid who hasn’t grown up?
If he didn't know that this was his own child, he would have wanted to question it.

Xue Pan continued to stand there indifferently.

Uncle Xue didn't force it, as long as he didn't say the wrong thing.

After a while, Jia Lian and Jia Zhen came on horseback.

Jia Lian and Jia Zhen riding horses give people the feeling of young men in bright clothes and high spirits.

Xue Pan's eyes warmed up when he saw this. Isn't this exactly what he wanted?

In Rongguo Mansion, the person sent by Jia She has returned and told Jia She Liu Laolao's address and purpose of visit.

Jia She ordered Mrs. Xing to send someone to Liu Laolao's house to deliver some things to Liu Laolao's family.

Although Mrs. Xing didn't know what favor Liu Laolao had done for Jia She, she always took Jia She's orders seriously.

"Zhen is the eldest nephew, Lian is the second nephew!"

The two men got off their horses.

Uncle Xue came over warmly, stretched out his arms, and hugged them both in welcome.

The two men bowed to Uncle Xue.

"Cousin!"

The four great families of Jinling are all closely related and have blood ties with each other.

In addition to Aunt Xue, the daughter of the Wang family, the Xue family also had a girl who married into the Jia family.

That girl was none other than Jia Daishan's other half-sister and Uncle Xue's biological mother.

This relationship is much closer than that of Aunt Xue's brother-in-law.

This is also the real reason why Jia She later tacitly agreed that the Xue family should stay in Rongguo Mansion.

"Let's go home!"

Uncle Xue enthusiastically pulled Xue Pan, who was meeting Jia Lian and Jia Zhen for the first time, and his eyes were full of curiosity about them.

But due to Uncle Xue's repeated warnings, Xue Pan didn't dare to speak easily.

"Cousin and cousin Jing are doing well in Shenjing?"

Uncle Xue, who welcomed Jia Lian and Jia Zhen in, subconsciously asked about Jia She and Jia Jing first.

Jia Lian nodded towards Uncle Xue.

"Everything is fine, uncle."

"It's my uncle, he's really amazing."

"My uncle returned to the capital and praised you highly. If you hadn't introduced and paved the way for him, the salt policy would not have been implemented in Huainan and other places."

Uncle Xue waved his hand modestly.

"Mr. Lin is really powerful. I just did my best."

Uncle Xue is very humble.

Whether he is humble or powerful can be seen from the emperor's reward.

Jia Lian and Jia Zhen were smiling.

Uncle Xue's expression suddenly turned grim, and he became a little cautious.

"What happened to my cousin?"

Jia Lian noticed that something was wrong with Uncle Xue, so he asked him.

Uncle Xue looked at Jia Lian as if he had something to say, but he hesitated.

"Nephew Lian."

Uncle Xue coughed toward the back, and Aunt Xue walked out with her head lowered.

When they saw the woman who suddenly appeared, Jia Lian and Jia Zhen's eyes flashed with confusion.

"Still talking!"

Uncle Xue scolded the woman.

This woman was Aunt Xue. Without the support of her natal family, Aunt Xue became much more honest.

Usually when Uncle Xue was teaching Xue Pan, she would no longer interrupt him and just stay in the backyard and take care of things.

Jia Lian looked at Aunt Xue in confusion.

"this."

Jia Lian asked Uncle Xue who was speaking.

"This is a bitch."

Uncle Xue pointed at Aunt Xue and was very humble, but Jia Lian did not become arrogant because of this. Jia Lian quickly stood up again.

"Cousin!"

Aunt Xue didn't dare to take Qiao.

"What does my cousin mean?"

After the ceremony, Jia Lian continued to ask.

Uncle Xue's face was filled with guilt, and he really didn't know how to start.

Jia Lian looked at Aunt Xue.

Aunt Xue lowered her head and remained silent.

Jia Lian already knew what the couple was talking about.

It was nothing but about Jia Ping. Apart from the matter of dividing the clan and relocating the tombs, the rest of his trip to Jinling was about Jia Ping.

"Uncle Xue, do you want to talk about Aunt Ping?"

Uncle Xue looked serious and nodded heavily.

"I have been doing business outside for many years. Your cousin listened to others' instigation and bullied me in the clan..."

Uncle Xue's eyes fell on Aunt Xue.

Aunt Xue shuddered.

"Why don't you tell me now?"

Uncle Xue ordered Aunt Xue with a cold face.

Aunt Xue gritted her teeth and took out the letter she had prepared earlier.

Uncle Xue took it from Aunt Xue and personally handed it to Jia Lian.

Jia Lian was looking slowly.

After seeing clearly that it was a letter from Mrs. Wang, Jia Lian frowned.

Jia Lian already had an idea in his mind, and Uncle Xue ordered someone to bring another thing.

This is Jia Ping's account of the suffering she has endured over the years, as well as the testimony of the narrator.

It’s easier to get things done if you have connections.

Looking at these pictures, Jia Lian's eyes became brighter and brighter.

Then Xue Qiu can die.

Jia Lian stood up from his seat and bowed to Uncle Xue.

"Thank you for your help, uncle."

Because of Aunt Xue, Uncle Xue didn't dare to say anything big, "Lian'er, you're too polite!"

Jia Lian and Jia Zhen left without staying long.

Xue Pan, who was waiting outside, saw Jia Lian and Jia Zhen coming out and subconsciously followed them.

The two people who noticed the little tail behind them frowned and turned around at the same time.

The little fat boy Xue Pan appeared in front of the two men and grinned at them foolishly.

"Cousin Lian, cousin Zhen!"

Xue Pan bowed to the two of them without any hesitation.

Jia Lian and Jia Zhen frowned.

"Cousin Xue, is there something wrong?"

Hearing the two people's questions, Xue Pan nodded somewhat embarrassedly.

"What's the matter?"

Xue Pan looked at the two of them with sparkling eyes.

"Cousins, can you take me to Shenjing?"

Xue Pan looked at the two of them, his eyes flashing with anticipation.

"????"

Jia Lian and Jia Zhen looked at Xue Pan in confusion.

What tricks is this little fat guy selling?
"I want to follow my two brothers to Shenjing. My father always looks down on me. I want to make a name for myself."

Xue Pan tilted his head and looked at Jia Lian.

"I have heard of your reputation in Jinling a long time ago."

"I can endure hardships, I just ask you to accept me!"

Jia Lian was a little amused and confused. He understood that this boy wanted to pay homage to the leader of the mountain.

"Cousin Xue, don't make a fuss. You are still young."

"You have to get Uncle Xue's consent to go to Shenjing. I can't take you there casually."

A look of disappointment flashed across Xue Pan's face.

"Can't you just take me with you, brother?"

Jia Lian shook his head at Xue Pan.

"cannot!"

"Go back quickly, Shenjing is not that easy to get into."

"It's good for you to stay in Jinling."

Jia Lian's words were quite profound, and it all came down to his lack of status.

The Xue family was just merchants, and even though they had made great contributions to the salt administration reform, they were still not considered mainstream.

Given his status, even if Xue Pan arrived in the capital, he would still be taken advantage of.

It would be better to stay in Jinling.

The prosperity of Jinling is even greater than that of the capital, so why should we suffer?

Xue Pan lowered his head, his eyes full of loss.

"If I get my father's consent, can my brother take me with him?"

Jia Lian couldn't help laughing.

"If you can conquer it, what's wrong with me taking you there?"

"Come back soon!"

Jia Lian patted Xue Pan on the head and told him to go back.

However, this shot was so powerful that Xue Pan's eyes lit up again like a strong flashlight.

"no sooner said than done?"

Jia Lian nodded.

"Keep your word, come back soon!" (End of this chapter)