Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 199 Brother Rong, give me a hug.

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Today is New Year's Eve.

Both the Ning and Rong mansions had new door gods and spring couplets, from the gate to the main hall, all open.

The gate of the ancestral hall was opened, and all the descendants from the Ning and Rong mansions, as well as the other eight families in Beijing, were present. Jia Jing presided over the sacrifice, and Jia She attended the sacrifice. Jia Zhen, who had just returned from Xuanzhen Temple, offered wine, and Jia Lian and Jia Cong presented silk and incense... Jia Zheng and his son Jia Baoyu stood aside and watched.

After being busy for a while, the ancestor worship was finally completed.

Grandmother Jia felt uncomfortable for a long time, and quickly ordered someone to prepare a sedan chair and returned to her own courtyard.

Jia Zheng and Jia Baoyu also felt uncomfortable here, so they went back with their grandmother. Jia She and Lady Xing stayed behind. Feng Ji originally wanted to go back with her grandmother, but when she saw the look on her mother-in-law's face, she changed her mind and went to talk to Jia Rong who was standing aside.

"Rong'er, you are getting more and more handsome. You are going to charm many ladies in the capital." Sister Feng looked at Jia Rong and said with a smile.

"Haha, thank you for the compliment, auntie."

Jia Rong smiled and cupped his hands. Although he knew that Aunt Feng was really flattering him, that's how nice words are, everyone likes to hear them, and Jia Rong is no exception.

"Aunt is becoming more and more beautiful. Uncle Lian is bewitched by her every day." Jia Rong praised her casually, returning the favor.

"Yes!"

Sister Feng was not happy and said, "I am so dizzy that I can't even find my way home!"

There was unconsciously some sourness in his tone.

Jia Lian hasn't been home for two days.

I don’t know what he’s doing outside!
However, Jia Rong knew that Jia Lian must be busy with work over there, so he smiled and comforted him, "This really can't be blamed on Second Uncle Lian. After all, the chief historian of the Prince's Palace must have a lot of things to do every day, and Second Uncle is a new official, so it is inevitable that he will have to work harder to familiarize himself with the things over there."

Sister Feng waved her hands and said with a smile, "Who knows what he is busy with? Anyway, I can't control it. You men are all the same, eating from the bowl and looking at the pot... How many do these sisters in our family plan to marry? Tell me, I will help you to reconcile."

At this time, the ancestor worship had just ended. Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Daiyu, Baochai, Baoqin, Xing Xiuyan... the seven golden hairpins of the Jia family all came to play, and they were immediately confused after hearing what Fengjie said.

Some smiled but said nothing.

Such as Yingchun and Tanchun.

Some people clapped and laughed.

Ru Xichun followed suit.

“I want both.”

There is anger.

Such as Lin Daiyu.

He bit Fengjie hard!
How many more does he want to marry?

impossible!

One at most!
Forget it, wouldn't she become a jealous person?

Or two.

No more!
Some are calm and composed.

Such as Xue Baochai.

I am an outsider, so I can see things more clearly.

Some of them blushed secretly because of shyness.

Such as Xue Baoqin.

There has to be one for me, right?

Daddy is coming to propose marriage this year.

It doesn't matter.

Such as Xing Xiuyan.

I am an outsider and it has nothing to do with me.

The women are of various appearances.

Jia Rong smiled slightly and said seriously, "Aunt, please don't talk nonsense. I am now focused on passing the imperial examinations and have no intention of having any romantic relationships. Besides, my sisters are all fairy-like figures. How can a common man like me, who only cares about fame and fortune, be worthy of them?"

Lin Daiyu chuckled to herself after hearing this.

You are still only concerned about fame, wealth and power!

You are thinking about your aunt all the time!
Thinking of this, my face turned red unconsciously.

Sister Feng laughed and said, "Brother Rong, don't lie to me. Now I've caught two people blushing. I heard that you are all going to get engaged? When will you have the wedding banquet?"

"Bah!" Lin Daiyu spat lightly and turned to leave.

Baochai pulled her and said with a smile, "Don't go, Lin girl. It will be boring if you leave. Look at our Qin girl, she looks so calm and composed."

Baoqin quickly buried her face in Baochai's arms and blushed, "Sister, I didn't."

Baochai held Baoqin in one hand and Daiyu in the other, looked at Jia Rong and said with a smile: "Let's not talk about anything else. Our Rong brother is so lucky. In the future, you must be better to my two sisters, otherwise... I won't agree."

Sister Feng pointed and laughed, "Brother Rong, look at your sister-in-law. She dares to warn you now. Do you want to take her in together?"

"Cough cough."

Jia Rong was startled.

"Auntie, don't talk nonsense."

"I never dared to think so."

Sister Feng laughed.

"Hey, is there anything else you don't dare to do?"

"You have the support of the master, what are you afraid of? Princess, you have to be obedient when you enter our house, right?"

Xichun smiled and said, "Yes, we are here too, what are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid..." Jia Rong changed the subject and said, "Can we talk about something else? I made some money while studying this year, and before the New Year, I asked someone to make some gold and silver jewelry. Aunts, come and pick a few pieces. It's my filial piety."

Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard this.

I immediately forgot what happened before.

Even Mumu's Yingchun smiled happily, and Rong'er's filial piety must be accepted.

"Where is it? Why didn't you tell me before?" Xichun said with a smile.

Jia Rong said, "Isn't this a surprise for you? It's over there in the study."

Tanchun said happily, "Let's go and take a look."

After saying that, he took Yingchun and left.

Lin Daiyu hesitated and wanted to go back, Baochai pulled her and said with a smile: "What's the matter? You are his aunt and he is a junior, what are you afraid of?"

"Pooh!"

Lin Daiyu became even more embarrassed, and she broke free and tried to run back.

Unexpectedly, Jia Rong blocked the way in front.

Lin Daiyu was very embarrassed. She covered her face with a handkerchief and said, "What are you doing? Go away!"

Jia Rong shamelessly pulled Lin Daiyu's hand and said, "It's okay, let's go together."

This was the first time that Jia Rong openly held her hand in front of the sisters. Lin Daiyu's heart was beating like a deer, and she was both happy and ashamed. She kicked Jia Rong and broke free, saying, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm going back."

After saying that, he ran away without looking back.

"whee."

"Giggle..."

"Haha, go chase him."

A group of people were cheering from the back.

Jia Rong smiled and said, "No hurry, Sister Baoqin, let's go."

Baoqin had been hiding in Baochai's arms, not daring to look up. Now she was so ashamed that she covered her face and ran away.

"Haha, another one ran away."

"Okay now, which one should I chase?"

"It's not easy for Rong'er either."

"It's a bit difficult to have the best of both worlds."

Everyone was gloating over the misfortune.

Sister Feng was in no mood to care about these things now, and said seriously: "Brother Rong, don't pay attention to them for now, and quickly take us to see your filial piety. By the way, I have one too, right?"

Jia Rong smiled and said, "My aunts are young and have no income, so I am more filial to them. I have earned a lot this year, so I can afford to buy some jewelry, right?"

It would have been better if she hadn't said anything. When this matter was mentioned, Feng Jie became angry. She stretched out her hand and twisted Jia Rong's waist, gritting her teeth and saying, "What else can I say? I am the one who works hard for you. Is it easy to earn two dollars by working so hard? If you don't give me two more pieces of jewelry, I won't agree."

"Also, you have to prepare one for my daughter. You said you would support her."

Everyone immediately looked at Jia Rong.

Why did you let Feng Yatou raise a daughter?

"rest assured."

Jia Rong said calmly, "Of course my sister has a share. Have you forgotten? I dote on my sister the most."

Only then did everyone suddenly realize.

Feng's daughter is Jia Rong's first real sister, so it seems natural for Jia Rong to like her.

Fengjie was delighted and ordered her daughter-in-law who was following her: "Go quickly and ask the nurse to bring the girl over."

"My girl doesn't have a name yet. I heard that you are the most talented person in Kyoto. Please give the girl a name."

Jia Rong thought about it. "Let's call her Qiaoqiao!"

Baochai nodded and said, "Although it is a little vulgar, there is a saying that vulgarity is elegance. It is very suitable to use 'Qiaoqiao' as a nickname for a girl."

Fengjie nodded and muttered it twice.

"Qiaoqiao, Qiaojie."

After a while, the nanny brought Qiaojie over. Qiaojie, who was already a little over one year old, was very crybaby and would burst into tears when she saw a stranger.

Fengjie was afraid that Jia Rong would be annoyed, so she quickly took the child and comforted her, "Qiaojie, don't cry. You have a name now. This big brother gave it to you."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "Can I hug you?"

Sister Feng smiled and said, "I'm just afraid that the child will start crying and scare you."

Jia Lian has never hugged Qiaojie.

Jia Rong waved his hands and said, "How can I be frightened by a child?" Then he reached out and took the child from Feng Ji's arms.

"Good girl, Brother Rong will give you a hug."

It is strange to say, but after being held by Jia Rong, Qiaojie, who was originally crying and unhappy, stopped crying immediately and instead giggled on her little face.

There were tears on her long eyelashes, making her look even more adorable.

Sister Feng smiled in surprise and said, "It seems that this child is destined to be with you."

Xichun smiled and said, "She looks a bit like Rong'er..."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Jia Rong interrupted Xichun awkwardly.

Tong Yan Wuji.

How could Jia Lian's daughter be somewhat similar to him?

It’s better to release it five servers earlier.

There's no way it can be like that!

At this time, Yingchun sisters, Baochai, Xing Xiuyun all came over to tease Qiaojie who was in Jia Rong's arms. Qiaojie was naturally amused by her aunts and laughed, and Jia Rong also enjoyed the happiness of being surrounded by golden hairpins.

Everyone was chatting and laughing along the way, and as soon as they carried the baby home, Jia Rong felt something warm and wet in his arms.

"Master, what's wrong with you?"

The careful Qingwen suddenly looked at Jia Rong.

Fengjie understood immediately after seeing it.

Awkward, embarrassing!
"Hurry up and take it!"

Fengjie shouted to the wet nurse who followed her.

"coming."

The nanny hurried forward to take it and said awkwardly, "Master Rong, I'm sorry, Qiaojie..."

Jia Rong waved his hand.

“It’s completely normal.”

"It's nothing, kid."

"Not dirty."

Fengjie almost burst into tears.

Rong Ge'er, why...

Everything is so good!
He didn't even mind getting dirty.

Such a good man...

Ugh!
Sour!

The other Yingchun sisters looked at Jia Rong with admiration in their eyes!

Rong Ge'er, that's great!

The best man in the world is just like this!
There is no need to say much about the literary talent.

The most talented person in Kyoto.

His temperament is also very good.

It's not only good for girls, but also for children.

Any woman who can meet a man like Rong Ge'er will feel that her life is worthwhile.

For a moment, Baochai suddenly became a little shaken.

I probably won’t meet another person as good as this in my life.

Ugh!
Jia Rong naturally didn't know that his little action had stirred up all the golden hairpins. He went into the house to change his clothes. When he came out again, Qiaojie had been taken away by the nanny. In order to hide her embarrassment, Fengjie hurriedly smiled and said, "Rong'er, where is your treasure? Take it out quickly and let us see it."

"hehe."

Jia Rong smiled.

"Xiao Xiao, go and get the box."

Xiao Xiao: "Okay."

After a while, Xiaoxiao took out a box, placed it gently on the table, and opened the lid.

White, yellow, green, so dazzling that it makes people dizzy.

Sister Feng grabbed a handful and said with a smile, "These are about all I can find. I won't be picky about the style."

"Let's go."

"I have something else to do at home."

Jia Rong said, "Hey, wait a minute."

Sister Feng turned around: "What?"

Jia Rong took something out from under his clothes and handed it to Fengjie, saying, "Give this longevity golden lock to Qiaojie. It was originally meant for her."

Fengjie immediately smiled, grabbed the golden lock and said, "Then I will thank you on behalf of Qiaojie."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "You are too polite, aunt. It is something that my brother gave to my sister. Why should I thank him?"

Sister Feng nodded and left quickly.

She was afraid that she would not be able to hold back her tears again.

So sour!
"Grandma, why don't you play a little longer?"

Just as he was about to go out, Ping'er chased after him with a smile.

Sister Feng reached out and poked Ping'er on the forehead, saying unhappily, "You are so lucky, I wish I could trade places with you now.

Ping'er: "..."

I knew you were thinking that.

"Ahem, grandma, please be careful with your words!"

"It would be a big deal if Master Lian heard it!"

"Humph!" Sister Feng sneered, "Master Lian is now the chief historian of the Prince's Palace. How can he take me seriously? I haven't seen him for three days. He didn't even come back during the New Year!"

Ping Er smiled and comforted her: "What are you talking about, grandma? Master Lian has become the chief historian of the Prince's Palace. He will definitely have a bright future. Grandma will enjoy the good life with him."

"Pah." Sister Feng spat, "It would be a blessing if I didn't live in a shabby cave and enjoy a good life. I don't have the good fortune of a girl like you."

"Okay, I won't talk to you anymore. There are still many things to do over there. I was born to be tired."

Ping Er hurriedly smiled and said, "Grandma, you are a capable person and you should work harder. I wish you make a lot of money this year."

Sister Feng gritted her teeth and said with a smile, "Ghost girl, I make a lot of money, but it's all for your grandfather. Just wish your grandfather to make a lot of money."

"If you really want me to make more money, I can turn a blind eye to the accounts this year and I won't take more. How about 10% more?"

Ping Er smiled and said, "No, as the saying goes, 'Sisters should settle accounts clearly'. If you want to get more, you can discuss it with our grandfather. I believe our grandfather will understand."

Sister Feng curled her lips: "I know you won't agree."

This is also the reason why Ping'er can make people feel at ease when doing things.

"I'm leaving, don't see me off."

"See you off, I'm free today."

"..."

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Here, Yingchun and her sisters each selected a few pieces of Xinyi's jewelry. Baochai originally didn't want to take any, but was persuaded by everyone to take a pearl hairpin.

"Sister Bao will look great wearing this." Xichun said with a smile, pointing at the pearl hairpin in Baochai's hand.

It looks good. It really looks good.

It's just that no one appreciates it.

I can only admire myself.

Lixiangyuan.

Xue Baochai looked at herself in the mirror and sighed slowly.

At this time, Aunt Xue came in from outside, sat on the chair dizzy, and said with a smile: "The old lady insisted on dragging me to drink, and now it's good, I'm dizzy from drinking, and I can't do anything."

Baochai stood up from the mirror, went outside and said with a smile, "It's New Year's Day and there's nothing to do. It won't hurt to have a little wine. Mom, let me help you go into the house and rest for a while."

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(End of this chapter)