Red Mansion Jia Enhou

Rongqing Hall,
Jia Jing and Han arrived with a group of people from Ningguo Mansion. Maids and servants came and went with things in their hands, decorating Rongqing Hall to make it look festive.

Grandmother Jia, who hadn't really smiled for two or three years, or three or four years since Jia She rose to power, was smiling happily at this moment. With her gray hair, she looked like an old centenarian with white hair and a youthful face.

"Boss hasn't woken up yet?"

Grandmother Jia was surrounded by people, and it was a rare opportunity for her to be asked such a question at this highlight moment.

"Probably not yet."

Jia Min explained for Jia She.

"Brother has done a great job this time."

"Your Majesty has prepared a grand banquet, and many officials in the court have urged Big Brother to drink. I guess he is still asleep now."

Jia Mu nodded.

"Then let's not wait for him, let's start the banquet first."

They had been waiting for half an hour until Jia Jing and Han arrived.

I waited for another half an hour. If Jia She was still asleep, I didn’t know when he would wake up.

Grandmother Jia ordered the banquet to begin first.

Jia Min spoke again.

"Why don't you wait a little longer, mother."

"It's already dark now. Even if Big Brother can sleep, he will probably wake up soon."

Grandmother Jia glanced at Jia Jing and Han who were waiting there.

"What do you think of my nephew and his wife?"

Han and Jia Jing looked at each other.

"It's better to wait."

"This banquet is to celebrate Brother Xie's success. It would be better if we start eating first."

Han spoke on behalf of Jia Jing, and Grandmother Jia nodded.

Han and Jia Jing looked at each other again.

Lin Ruhai and Jia Min even felt that Grandmother Jia had changed her personality.

Of course, the fact is that Lady Jia is still the same Lady Jia, but the current Jia She makes her feel proud.

"The great master is here."

As soon as Jia She walked into Rongqing Hall, a little maid came in to report.

When Jia She really stepped into the courtyard where Jia's grandmother was holding the banquet, everyone in the courtyard stood up.

Jia She took a quick glance.

"Why are you all standing? Sit down!"

Jia She, somewhat surprised, asked people at two or three tables to sit down.

“Old lady, respect to big brother, sister-in-law Han!”

Jia She bowed to the three of them respectively, and Jia Jing and Han smiled.

"Brother Xie, please stop standing here."

Jia She brought Madam Xing to the table.

Jia Lian went to the younger generation's table.

The younger generation, men and women, sat at two tables.

The adults' table is together.

The couple Jia She and Lady Xing, as well as Jia Jing and Han, Lin Ruhai, Jia Min and Jia's mother.

Seven people sit at a table.

Lin Ruhai and Jia Min stood up and greeted Jia She and Mrs. Xing.

"Brother, you are a brave man. You made plans in the northwest, won the support of the Later Jin, and defeated the Tatars. You have made great achievements that will go down in history. Ru Hai and I would like to offer a toast to you."

The servant filled the wine glass in front of Jia She. Jia She took a look at it, but felt a headache and could hardly bear it.

Lin Ruhai and Jia Min toasted to liven up the atmosphere.

Jia She's pain worsened.

"Sister and brother-in-law, please let me go and stop drinking this wine."

Jia She looked at the wine in the glass, his face full of pain.

"Today is your good day, Boss. Why don't you drink?"

Grandmother Jia joined in, and Jia Jing and Han followed suit.

"Just drink it, sir."

"It's a rare happy occasion, it's okay to have a drink or two."

Just before coming here, Jia She had made a major decision in his life, which was to quit drinking.

Being drunk is scary.

"No, no!"

"You can't drink this wine anymore."

Jia She began to shake his head.

"I've already drunk a lot at noon. Drinking more at night will harm my health."

"We are all family members, so it's fine to just use tea instead of wine."

After Jia She finished speaking, he refused to drink.

Except for Lady Jia, everyone at the table knew what was going on and couldn't help laughing.

Grandmother Jia was a little confused. The eldest brother didn't even drink a glass of wine, so why were the others trying to hold back their laughter?

Grandmother Jia's mood suddenly became a little unhappy, but when she thought that this was a rare opportunity for the Rongguo Mansion, she suppressed her dissatisfaction and finally said nothing.

At the table for the younger ones, Jia Baoyu, relying on his young age, had a great time wandering between the two tables.

Sometimes he ate something at the ladies' table, and sometimes he went to the men's table.

Now they are surrounding Jia Lian.

"Second brother, did uncle bring anything for me when he came back from the northwest this time?"

He couldn't stop walking, so he sat next to Jia Lian, looking at Jia Lian with shining eyes.

Jia Lian poked him hard on the head with his hand.

"You"

Jia Baoyu looked at Jia Lian with his mouth pursed.

"Tell us, brother."

"Uncle used to like to bring us delicious and fun things when he came back from work."

"He must have brought us a lot when he came back from the northwest this time."

After Jia Baoyu finished speaking, the youngsters at both tables looked at Jia Lian.

No one knew what Jia Lian brought.

"I don't know, go ask yourself."

Jia Lian said this deliberately. He also wanted to know what his father brought back from the northwest.

"Baoyu!"

Yuanchun scolded Jia Baoyu, who was almost five years old.

Jia Baoyu, who had been warned before, kept his mouth shut, which made the sisters at the table want to know but dare not ask.

"Baoyu, don't listen to Sister Yuan, go ask!"

The brave Yingchun began to instigate.

Yingchun is eight years old now. After not seeing her for more than a year, she has grown from her original chubby appearance.

He looked a lot thinner, and his skin became a little darker due to the wind.

"Sister Ying will play tricks on him"

Yingchun, who was touched by Yuanchun's words, stuck out her tongue at Yuanchun.

"If Baoyu wants to know, just let him ask, big sister."

"Everything is given to us, so what's wrong with asking?"

Yingchun winked at Jia Baoyu, and Yuanchun pretended to be helpless and spoke.

"When will my sister Ying be as quiet and gentle as sister Daiyu and sister Tan?"

"At worst, I can do the same as Sister Xichun."

Listening to Yuanchun's teasing words, Yingchun, who was raised by Jia She and Lady Xing to be bold and tough, became even more sneering.

"Sister Yuan only knows how to criticize me!"

"Humph!"

Yingchun turned away angrily, and Yuanchun began to coax her.

"Don't be angry, it's my sister's fault."

"Sister shouldn't call you a monkey, you are our Monkey King."

"How can an ordinary monkey compare to the Monkey King?"

Immediately, people at both tables looked at Yingchun and started laughing.

The reason why he laughed at her was because some time ago, Jia Lian took her to visit Zhang's house.

Yingchun was taken to the backyard to play with the Zhang family's children and grandchildren, waiting for her to return from the Zhang family.

Someone gave her a stick made by a stall outside, and she listened to the story of the havoc in heaven again.

So he held a stick every day and told everyone that he was the Monkey King.

Dancing with a stick, he wandered around the Rongguo Mansion.

Now Yuanchun teased her about it, and Yingchun, who was already angry, became even angrier. But it made everyone at the table laugh.

Yuanchun no longer teases Yingchun.

"It's really my fault this time. Didn't you like the eight-treasure silkworm that I made before?"

The so-called Eight Treasures Loom is eight kinds of grains carved from eight kinds of jade, strung together with knots. The workmanship is complex and exquisite.

Yingchun's eyes lit up.

"Sister Yuan really did it for me?"

Yuanchun smiled and nodded, but this time she didn't tease Yingchun anymore.

"After the banquet, follow me back to get it."

Yingchun hugged Yuanchun's waist and kept saying "that's great".

There was always a gentle smile in Yuanchun's eyes.

"Okay, okay, let's eat first."

Yingchun sat up obediently, but continued to instigate Jia Baoyu.

"Baoyu, don't you really want to know what my father brought back for us?"

Jia Baoyu was a little hesitant.

He wanted to know that his uncle treated him the best and would definitely not forget to bring him something when he came back from the northwest.

But Jia Baoyu's vague eyes fell on Yuanchun.

What should he do if his elder sister doesn’t let him go?
"Second Brother"

Jia Baoyu called out to Jia Lian as if he was looking for someone to support him.

Jia Lian's eyes were full of helplessness.

"Go ask!"

"It doesn't matter whether you know it earlier or later."

Jia Baoyu jumped up instantly, and then hesitated again.

"Can you go with me, Sister Lin?"

Jia Baoyu looked at Daiyu cautiously. The reason he went back and forth between the two tables just now was that he wanted to see Daiyu.

Since Daiyu had no resistance to him, does that mean that Lin Daiyu began to like him?
A dark color flashed in little Daiyu's eyes. Rongguo Mansion is still her maternal home, and her uncle treats her well. Baoyu will probably live with the eldest wife in the future, and they will see each other every day.

It was hard not to get along with each other, so Xiao Daiyu overcame the difficulties in her heart and stood up.

Jia Baoyu instantly smiled happily and took Daiyu's little hand.

"Sister, let's go and ask uncle."

Jia Lian watched them go, and when Jia Baoyu and Daiyu appeared at the adults' table holding hands, all the adults at the table were stunned.

Doesn’t Daiyu hate or fear Baoyu? Why is she coming over here hand in hand with Baoyu now?

Daiyu felt a little uncomfortable and wanted to pull her little hand out of Baoyu's hand, but Jia Baoyu held it like a little fool.

When Grandmother Jia saw the two Yu'ers who came with her, she almost melted.

"Baoyu, you brought your sister Lin here, what's the matter?"

Grandmother Jia lowered her voice.

Jia Min and Lin Ruhai, whose eyes were deeply hurt, waved to Daiyu.

"Yu'er, come here."

Little Daiyu shook off Jia Baoyu's claws as if relieved and ran towards Jia Min.

Jia Min held Daiyu in her arms.

"Tell me, how is your meal?"

"The food is very delicious with the company of my sisters." Little Daiyu nodded heavily.

"Then why did you come here with Baoyu?"

Little Daiyu glanced at Jia Baoyu lying on the ground, who was still immersed in the happy fantasy that he had just held his sister's hand.

"Second brother Bao wanted to see if our eldest uncle had brought any gifts for us. He didn't dare to go there himself, so he asked me to come with him."

"Baoyu."

Grandmother Jia lowered her head over Jia Baoyu, who smiled embarrassedly and then held Jia She's arm.

"When my uncle comes back from work, he always brings us interesting and delicious things. This time when he comes back from the northwest, he must have brought us some too."

"My elder sister and second brother also want to know."

Jia Baoyu took the opportunity to pull out a group of younger generations, and they all stood up.

"Dad, did you bring it for us?"

Yingchun ran over. Seeing that Yingchun was much taller than before, Jia She picked up his only daughter.

"certainly."

“I just don’t know if it has been delivered.”

Jia She looked at Mrs. Xing, and Mrs. Xing nodded at Jia She.

"Not long after returning from the palace, the master's things were sent back from the military camp."

"For them."

Madam Xing's eyes fell on the young people from the Rong and Ning mansions.

"Are you talking about the eight ponies that were sent straight to the east wing?"

Jia She smiled and nodded.

"The horses on the grassland are always good, so I asked someone to help me find a few. You young people have been allocated one horse each, so don't fight over them!"

Jia She scratched Yingchun's nose and looked at Jia Baoyu again.

Yingchun shouted "OK" loudly in Jia She's arms.

"Dad is the best."

"Can we see it now?"

Yingchun couldn't contain herself, and the rest of them were also excited.

"Boss, please have the horse brought here so that we can keep an eye on it."

When Lady Jia spoke, everyone at the table looked at her.

"Your father also brought back some good horses from the northwest. As time went by, those horses got old or died."

"What was left was also sent to the Beijing Camp by your father and donated to the imperial court."

The east wing where Jia She used to live was where the Jia family's personal soldiers lived. The stable next door to it in the Rongguo Mansion was where Jia Daishan was allowed to raise horses with special approval from the retired emperor.

As the general guarding the northwest, Jia Daishan had at least thirty or forty top-quality war horses.

These war horses were used by Jia Daishan's personal soldiers.

It was not until Jia Daishan's death that he reluctantly donated these war horses to the imperial court to be used as stud horses.

As for the eight foals that Jia She brought back, it was Jia She who sought the emperor's approval and was granted special permission to bring them back.

Now that they are distributed to the younger generation in the family, these eight foals finally have a destination.

Jia She nodded.

The younger ones cheered with joy, and the adults were also ready to broaden their horizons and see what a good horse it was.

After a while, eight trained and docile ponies came over with their heads down.

Just by looking at their different colors, you can tell they are good horses.

"Lian'er, come here."

Jia She waved to Jia Lian.

"This Jueying is for you"

"You are good at using a spear, but your movements are a problem. This Jueying in front of you is known for his speed, so he is a good match for you."

“Welcome the spring.”

Jia She called Yingchun's name again.

Yingchun came over.

"This Cuilong is for you. Cuilong is a fine horse used by the Emperor of Zhou. It is a perfect match for your impatient temper."

This made Yingchun dissatisfied, but looking at the majestic appearance of the warhorse in front of her, Yingchun hugged the Cuilong horse.

Jia She then pointed to Yuanchun, and gave her the white crane. Then he pointed to Daiyu, and gave her the jade horse.

The one given to Jia Baoyu was the background horse, and the next one was Jia Cong.

The horse that Jia She gave to Jia Cong was a yellow horse, also called "Toulonggu".

Although it does not look good, it is truly a top horse, known for its endurance and explosive power.

In the end, Jia Rong was given Uyama by Jia She.

There were two people who had ridden on him, one was the Overlord of Western Chu and the other was Zhang Fei, both of whom were fierce men.

Jia She had managed to control himself with great difficulty.

"What about mine?"

Jia Zhen stared at it eagerly.

"What about mine, Uncle She?"

Jia She's eyes fell on Jia Zhen, who was almost twenty or thirty years old.

"You want another gift?"

"Of course, am I not a junior?"

Jia Zhen, who had nothing, started to make a fuss.

Jia She slapped him on the head.

"I've given it all to your son, and you still want more. You're so thick-skinned that you don't even care about your dignity." (End of this chapter)