Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 260 Aftermath
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"Thank you, Master...why are you here?"

"Mei Niang, I came to see you... By the way, this is my good friend Jia Shunzhi, who I told you about before."

The amorous young man Xie Jiwen was actually a little nervous at this moment, which really opened Jia Rong's eyes.

Mei Niang was very generous and graceful. After all, she had a lot of experience in the brothel. She knelt down and bowed to Jia Rong: "Greetings, Master Jia."

"Girl, you're welcome."

Jia Rong waved his hand gently.

It’s no wonder that Xie Jiwen would be deeply involved in it. This beautiful girl is indeed very pretty. Even though Jia Rong has seen many beautiful women over the years, he still feels amazed by her.

The key is her temperament. She doesn't look like a prostitute at all, but rather like a well-educated and well-mannered young lady.

"Please come in, gentlemen."

Mei Niang made way and invited the two to come in.

Xie Jiwen hurriedly said: "Mei Niang, I came here today for something... I have thought of a solution!"

Mei Niang said with a bit of surprise in her eyes: "What is the solution? If you can save me from this prison, I will repay you in my next life."

Jia Rong looked at Xie Jiwen strangely. Why did he feel that something was wrong? Wasn't this your mistress? Why did he want to tie a knot with her in his next life?

Xie Jiwen was a little embarrassed, and coughed softly, "Mei Niang, please don't be like this. You know my heart. This time I am here to prove to you that I can marry you openly!"

"Since you say so, please go back. Although I am unfortunately living in prostitution, I long to be out of this prison, but I dare not have any other extravagant hopes."

"Look, you still don't believe me." Xie Jiwen smiled bitterly and helplessly, "Over the past year or so, you should have known what kind of person I am, right?"

Mei Niang shook her head slowly: "It's not that I don't believe in your character, but... I don't want to cause trouble for your family."

A prostitute is not from a good family, so it is difficult for her to enter a scholarly family. Even if she forces her way in, she is afraid that she will not have a good ending.

Why does she know this?

Because there are countless such examples in the brothel.

Xie Jiwen smiled nonchalantly and said, "Don't worry about that. The reason I came here today is that I have a foolproof plan."

"What's the surefire solution?"

Mei Niang looked at Jia Rong unconsciously.

Could it be related to this Mr. Jia?

She was also well-known for Jia Rong's name, but she had heard that Mr. Jia was a man of integrity and never set foot in places of entertainment.

Xie Jiwen said seriously, "You should know my brother Jia Shunzhi's family background. My solution is... you should be his distant cousin."

"In this way, even my father can't say anything."

Mei Niang's eyes widened for a moment.

incredible.

The eldest son of the Duke's mansion and the only grandson of the cabinet minister recognized a girl from a brothel as his cousin?
This... feels much more difficult than Xie Jiwen marrying her!

Not to mention what Mr. Jia thinks, he won’t be able to get past Lord Jia, right?

"Master Xie, please don't say that. I am just a prostitute, how can I be... worthy of you."

Jia Rong came to help his brother this time, so he naturally couldn't spoil the show, so he smiled and said, "Why are you afraid? Miss, you don't have to care about your identity. You are just a distant relative of the Jia family who came to Beijing for refuge. As for the name of Mei Niang... it's best not to mention it in the future. I guess this is not your real name, so you don't care about it that much, right?"

Mei Niang gritted her teeth and said, "Since I was sold to a brothel by my uncle when I was six years old, I have been afraid of this name like a snake or scorpion, but as long as I stay in this brothel, I have to obey it."

Jia Rong: “…”

What a great uncle.

Xie Jiwen slammed the table and said, "When Mei Niang was six years old, her family suffered a disaster and both her parents died. She followed the family servants to Beijing to find her uncle, but she was sold by her uncle and aunt not long after she found her relatives."

"If Mei Niang hadn't been so young at the time and had forgotten where her uncle lived, I would have gone straight to his house with my sword in hand to greet him." He gnashed his teeth as if he was the victim.

Jia Rong said, "Don't be angry here, hurry up and tell me...what's your name?" Mei Niang bowed quickly and said, "My surname is Du."

Du...

Jia Rong: “…”

"what happened?"

When the two saw Jia Rong suddenly froze, they asked in confusion.

"Nothing." Jia Rong patted Xie Jiwen on the shoulder and said, "Hurry up and redeem Miss Du. Buy her a courtyard in Beijing and let her live there for a year or two. By then, people will have almost forgotten about Miss Du. I will find her an identity."

Miss Du was deeply moved when she heard this: "Although I am a girl, I also know the principle of not thanking for a great favor. Please accept my greeting."

Xie Jiwen said seriously: "You don't have to be polite to him. From now on, you are cousins."

Miss Du was a little embarrassed: "How dare I..."

Jia Rong said sternly, "Miss, there is no need to be so. People are not divided into high and low. There are also officials and rich girls with dirty hearts, and there are also prostitutes with noble character... Confucius said: 'Painting is done after the white is white'."

Xie Jiwen laughed: "Shunzhi really has read the Four Books and Five Classics thoroughly, I can't even compare to him!"

Miss Du was also familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, so she naturally knew the meaning and significance of Confucius' words. She said shyly, "Sir, you are too kind to me. I don't deserve your praise."

"Why not?" Jia Rong said with a smile, "I am worthy of any woman of noble character in the world, regardless of her social status."

"On the contrary, if a woman of noble status has a filthy heart, even if she appears to be beautiful in her plain clothes, her ugliness will be exposed."

Miss Du was deeply impressed by Jia Rong's words and said, "No wonder people say that Master Jia is a remarkable man. I am so lucky to meet you today."

Xie Jiwen quickly stepped forward and said, "Do you believe me now?"

Miss Du said bluntly: "I don't really believe you, but I believe Master Jia."

Xie Jiwen: “…”

"why?"

Miss Du smiled and said, "Because Master Jia is an upright person who has never set foot in a place of prostitution, he would not make a special trip just to deceive a little girl. As for you... it's hard to say."

"Ah, this." Xie Jiwen said awkwardly: "That was in the past. Since I met you, I have not wandered around elsewhere. Shunzhi can testify to that."

Jia Rong: “…”

"Don't worry, young lady. He has been much more honest recently. If he wasn't, I would stand up for my cousin."

"Thank you, brother."

Seeing the two of them like this, Xie Jiwen was very happy and said with a smile: "Brother-in-law, I will treat you today, we won't go home until we are drunk."

Miss Du said sternly, "If you want to drink, go find a place to drink. Also, don't let that old crow know Mr. Jia's identity, otherwise she will spread it around and ruin Mr. Jia's... brother's reputation."

"No problem." Jia Rong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Since I'm here, I'm not afraid of being watched. Just like my cousin who has come out of the mud without being stained, I won't ruin my reputation just by going to a brothel."

Xie Jiwen bowed his hands and said nothing.

He was deeply impressed by Jia Rong.

Even if Jia Rong asked him to stand up for him now, he would be willing to do so.

"I'll prepare the food and drinks right away."

Miss Du was busy and was about to go out to give instructions.

How could Jia Rong be so ignorant? He stood up and said with a smile, "I won't drink today, mainly because my family is waiting. We can drink and chat when the results are announced another day."

"it is good."

The two men did not try to keep Jia Rong and respectfully saw him out.

"My father will send someone to look for me. Just tell them that I am staying at your house for two days to discuss academic matters..." Xie Jiwen caught up with Jia Rong and whispered.

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(End of this chapter)