From the Red Mansion, you can travel through the world of martial arts

Chapter 102 Yangzhou
Two days later, Jia Wei received a message.

Jia Rong, who was exiled to the frontier, died.

As a result, the Jia Jing branch of the Ningguo Mansion is almost extinct, with only the old Taoist priest himself left, still burning elixirs and refining mercury in the Xuanzhen Temple on the mountain. It won't be long before he will die of starvation.

However, those who practice benevolent governance throughout the world will not be cut off from being worshipped by the people.

Jia Wei thought that if he made some efforts on his own, he could manage both branches.

Under the patriarchal system, a man can inherit two ancestral lines at the same time, which means he can marry two wives.

With his current power, as long as he reports it to the Ministry of Rites, it should be approved. As the clan leader, it is unlikely that there will be any objections within the clan.

Great! Two wives, just give them to Chai and Dai!
Marriage and alliance are not important, it is better to find someone you like.

Since Li Mochou came on board, Jia Wei had a lot more fun. In addition to flirting with Daiyu and Cao Ding Baiying, he spent his free time teasing and harassing her, and doing some PUA by the way...

I am the descendant of Ningguo, the first-class earl of the Han Dynasty, and a confidant of the emperor. It is only a matter of time before I am granted a title of nobility. How could I possibly marry a 30-year-old woman who has done so many evil things in the world?

Come on, being a concubine is already pretty good! What else can you, an old maid dumped by Lu Zhanyuan, be picky about...

After more than ten days of brainwashing, there is a little effect. Although there is no substantial breakthrough yet, it has got some progress and is quite interesting like a strategy game.

The main reason is that Lin Daiyu is still on the boat, and the sound insulation of the boat is not good. In addition, there is a river crab god watching from somewhere, which limits Jia Wei's performance. Otherwise, he would have directly made a fairy fall...

The Yangzhou Imperial Wharf was originally built when the late emperor visited Yangzhou during his tour of the south of the Yangtze River. It was opened to the public in the first year of the Xuanwu reign.

In the early morning, the mist was hazy and the dock was bustling with activity, which showed the prosperity of Yangzhou's salt transportation and canal transportation.

Before the two official ships docked, local officials and gentry had already formed a group on the shore to welcome the imperial envoy with great fanfare.

Under the banner of "Jinyi Commander", Jia Wei has changed into a shoulder-length round-necked python robe, a jade belt around his waist, and the Yitian sword dangling from his waist.

Since he returned from killing Wei Ao, he was promoted to the first-class earl and was in charge of the Jinyiwei. The emperor specially gave him a dragon robe. This was the first time he wore it.

The dragon robe is the highest-ranking official garment bestowed upon one by the Han dynasty. Wearing a dragon robe is a sign of honor and favor from the emperor.

There is a four-toed dragon and wide sleeves on it, which gives people a sense of majesty and solemnity. The gorgeous and elegant exquisite patterns symbolize identity and status.

Behind him, Ding Baiying and Li Mochou stood on both sides. The two women looked at Jia Wei, who was dressed in a python robe, with different expressions on their faces.

Li Mochou's eyes were shining, as if she had scooped up a handful of clear spring water in summer. This mature lady actually had a face full of girlishness, and she looked at Jia Wei like a fangirl.

She stared at Jia Wei's back, and a thought came to her mind: this back figure was even more beautiful than all the men she had met in the past few decades!
Ding Baiying's eyes were rather cold, without any envy, but his expression was a little dull, as if he was distracted and thinking about something...

Jia Wei looked at the bustling dock from afar. After watching for a while, he turned and walked towards the boat.

Inside the house, Daiyu had just finished crying. She left Yangzhou when she was young and left her father to go to Beijing. Now she returned to her hometown, feeling both homesick and sad because of Lin Ruhai's illness.

Sitting on the couch, she heard Zijuan's voice greeting her "Second Master" from outside the room. She wiped her tears and stood up to greet him.

When Jia Wei entered the room, he saw Daiyu's slightly frowned brows, her sparkling eyes, and traces of tears on her icy face.

"My sister just cried? I'm late."

Daiyu glanced at him dimly, and Jia Wei coughed lightly and comforted her, "Don't be sad, sister. His Majesty heard that Uncle Lin was ill and sent an imperial physician to accompany him. Uncle Lin is a lucky man and will be safe and sound."

Daiyu nodded gently and said "hmm".

"Have you packed everything?" He looked at Zijuan and asked, "I will follow the imperial envoy into the city later. After I settle down, I will go to the Salt Transport Office to look for my sister. With me here, everything will be at ease."

After hearing what Jia Wei said, Daiyu felt much more at ease. The two of them were already familiar with each other after taking care of each other along the way, and Daiyu also trusted this second brother Wei very much.

Daiyu shook her head slowly and said, "Brother Jia has important matters to attend to. How can you let personal matters take the place of public affairs? Brother Jia should stay with the imperial envoy. I will send someone to inform you when the result of my father's illness is known." Jia Jia did not say much. He left the room after giving some instructions. Lin Ruhai was the Imperial Inspector of Salt, so he could not be avoided in rectifying the salt business. Jia Jia also came for important matters.

When the official ship came to the shore, Jia Wei looked at Li Mochou, then turned to Ding Baiying and said, "You escort Miss Lin, I will come to your house later."

Jia Wei had untied Li Mochou's acupoints a few days ago. Although she did not cause any trouble on the boat and showed a good attitude, Jia Wei did not dare to let her travel with Daiyu.

In comparison, he trusted Ding Baiying more, who looked fierce.

Ding Baiying is soft in every way except his words.

Although he acts arrogant and cold during the day, he is quite well behaved on the couch at night. You can tell it's time to change mode as soon as you tap him.

Sometimes I feel it and move on my own.

Ding Baiying didn't say anything and walked straight into the house. Li Mochou laughed and fanned the flames, saying, "You, a concubine, are really disrespectful to you."

Jia Wei turned to look at her without saying anything.

Li Mochou raised her snow-white neck and said proudly, "Do you want me to help you kill her?"

Jia Wei walked towards her with a cold face. Li Mochou was a little panicked, "What are you doing?"

Jia Wei raised his hands and dropped them heavily!
Snapped!
"Ah~ you bastard!"

Just as Li Mochou was about to get angry, she was hugged by Jia Wei. A masculine scent hit her in the face. She felt her whole body go limp, her limbs powerless, and she couldn't even muster up her internal strength.

"Let go...what are you doing!?"

Jia Wei pinched her slender waist and almost laughed out loud. Li Mochou's weakness was that her body was too sensitive...

This is what a thirty-year-old virgin is like, pure but lustful.

"You have no manners. When you get there in the evening, kneel down for 25 minutes before me."

"How outrageous!" Li Mochou struggled and leaned back to avoid Jia Wei.

"Hmm?" Jia Wei put his arms around her soft waist, let one hand wander around, and leaned over to kiss her.

Li Mochou said anxiously: "Kneel down, you pervert! Let go now..."

At the dock, a group of officials and gentry were talking endlessly.

"Lin Ruhai is about to die, and the emperor has sent another imperial envoy. He really doesn't want me to have a good life..."

"The silver collected from the salt tax is decreasing year by year. The imperial envoy should go to the Ministry of Revenue in Nanjing. They are the ones who issue the salt permits. Why are they coming to Yangzhou?"

"Salt administration is related to people's livelihood and affects the country's destiny. It has been like this since the previous dynasty. It has been a rule for hundreds of years. Do you think an imperial envoy wants to change it? Most likely he is just going through the motions, checking the account books and filling the deficit..."

"Does anyone know where Mr. Jia came from?"

"You don't know this? The people of Jinling Jia family and Ningguo Mansion are also lucky. In recent years, there has been a lack of young men from the younger generation. They watched their titles being taken away, and then suddenly such a person appeared."

"Even if the Jia family looks down on us, can they still not give face to the Zhen family?"

"This Lord Jia seems different. He was born in the military examination and rose to power by stepping on the shoulders of Wei Yan..."

The Jinyiwei team was also among them. Captain Qiu Duwei of the Jinling Qianhu Suo had already received orders to be there to receive the emperor. As he listened to the discussions, his face turned dark and scary.

(End of this chapter)