Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 301 The Aunts Talk About Ronger

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In another house.

Yingchun, Tanchun and Xichun, the three sisters, gathered together and talked.

"I never thought that Rong Ge'er would jump into the water to save Zijuan today." Yingchun supported her chin with one hand and said slowly.

Tanchun smiled and said, "It may be because of Miss Lin."

"Rong'er is such a good man, why is he my nephew? If it were someone else, I would marry him." Xichun suddenly said.

"Oh, my fourth sister is not ashamed anymore."

Tanchun smiled and hugged Xichun, and Xichun rolled into Tanchun's arms and acted coquettishly: "I was just joking."

Yingchun pursed her lips and sneered, "Fourth sister has grown up and wants to get married."

Xichun asked with a smile: "Second sister is sixteen this year, what kind of person do you want to marry?"

Yingchun blushed and remained silent.

Xichun asked again: "Where is the third sister?"

Tanchun thought for a moment, looked at the roof and said, "I want to marry a hero who can bring peace to the country through military means and rule the country through literary means!"

"Oh, Third Sister is so amazing. What kind of person is this? I feel like Rong Ge'er is not good enough."

"Yes, Rong'er's writing is indeed impeccable, and he has the talent to be the third place in the imperial examination. However, his martial arts skills are not so good, and he is skinny and weak..."

"Not thin, right? I heard that Rong'er practices martial arts with Xiaoxiao every day. Who knows, he might be able to bring peace to the world soon." Xichun said seriously.

"Hey, as aunts, can we stop talking about nephew?"

"What did you say?"

"Let's talk about... Miss Lin. She just quietly went to Rong'er's place."

"Hey, why don't we go and take a look quietly?" Xichun's eyes sparkled and a slight smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Well...it's better not to go." Yingchun hurriedly dissuaded.

"Second sister won't go...Third sister, let's go and take a look quietly." Xichun pulled Tanchun out without saying anything.

Tanchun: “…”

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The ritual had to last for seven days, so Jia Rong naturally couldn't stay here all the time. On the second day, he returned home with his aunts in a low-key manner. As for the affairs of the Taoist temple, they were naturally presided over by the abbot.

"Sister Lin, please stay in the garden for a few days. We haven't had a poetry meeting for a long time." Xichun took Lin Daiyu's hand and said coquettishly.

Lin Daiyu said, "We're holding a poetry meeting, but you don't write any poetry."

Xichun smiled and said, "I can watch you write poems."

Tanchun also tried to persuade her to stay, saying, "Sister Lin, please stay. Sister Yun will be here tomorrow. All of us sisters will be together now, except for the eldest sister."

"How is Big Sister doing in Nan'an Palace? Has she ever been home?"

“I came back twice and it looks good.”

"Oh, all right."

Nan'an Palace.

After serving breakfast to Concubine Nan'an, Yuanchun also served her mother-in-law, and finally returned to her own courtyard to eat.

"Girl, these are the Dragon Boat Festival rice dumplings made by Aunt Zhang in the kitchen. I brought them especially for you." Baoqin handed Yuanchun an agate plate.

"Oh, I see."

Yuanchun nodded slightly and took a sip of tea.

Although Concubine Nan'an was still somewhat wary of her, she had become much more friendly recently. In order to reassure her, she even delegated some power to her, allowing her to manage some of the second house's affairs.

But this could not satisfy Yuanchun.

She is just a second wife, so what even if she listens to her?

What she wants is to control the entire Nan'an Palace!

But this will take a long time, and we need to win over the people below step by step first.

Yuanchun's way of winning over her servants was very simple, just one word: money.

Perhaps there are people in the world who are not moved by money, but they are too few.

As rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

"We also need to take care of the other maids in the kitchen. We are new here, so it's okay to take care of other things, but the most important thing is to take care of the kitchen first."

Baoqin smiled and said, "Don't worry, young lady. I know. I have tested the maids in the kitchen one by one, and there is no confidant of the old concubine or the ladies among them."

"If it's really the old concubine or the wives' confidants, they wouldn't go to the kitchen, right? As long as we pay a little money, they will be loyal to the girls."

"That's good, but we still can't be careless."

"Don't worry girl, I know."

The two were talking when suddenly a little girl came running over and said, "Grandpa, please come over." "Got it."

Yuanchun did not dare to delay, so she left her unfinished meal and quickly followed the little maid.

It turned out to be a letter from the Prince of Nan'an in southern Xinjiang, saying that his eldest son had suffered minor injuries while fighting outside, and had already asked the court for permission to return home to recuperate for a while.

Concubine Nan'an felt both distressed and happy.

Of course, he felt sad because his eldest grandson was injured, but he was happy because he could finally see his eldest grandson who had been fighting outside for many years.

"My grandson is the most proud one among the younger generation. He won the title of martial arts champion at such a young age. He is no worse than Rong'er from your mother's family." Concubine Nan'an showed a very proud look on her face.

Yuanchun nodded with a smile, sneering in her heart.

"The champion of martial arts is nothing. How can it be compared with the champion of the third place?"

However, Yuanchun still kept smiling and said, "They are all pillars of the country."

"Yes, they are all pillars of the country."

Concubine Nan'an was very satisfied with Yuanchun's reply.

"You all should go down and get ready. Remember to make it lively. My eldest grandson likes to have fun."

"Yes."

Everyone agreed.

Yuanchun sneered when she came back.

Is the eldest grandson of the first house coming back to recuperate?
Ha ha.

After hastily writing a note, Yuanchun whispered a few words into Baoqin's ear, and finally said, "Do you understand? This letter must be delivered to Uncle Jing in person."

"If uncle is not at home, it can be given to Rong'er, but not to anyone else." Jia Jing is most likely in the cabinet, so Yuanchun added one more sentence at the end.

Baoqin nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, girl, I understand!"

With the financial support, Baoqin already had many familiar sisters and friends in the Nan'an Palace. Even the gatekeeper at the west corner gate would call her sweetly: Sister Baoqin...

"Sister Baoqin, are you going out to buy something?" When several servants saw Baoqin going out with a basket, they asked with a smile.

"You guys, don't worry about it."

Baoqin glanced at a few people and raised her chin proudly, like a rich lady.

The gatekeepers were all stunned and smiled: "Sister Baoqin is right, please..."

"Humph……"

She went outside carrying the zither and the basket.

Only then did the servants start laughing.

"Baoqin is so beautiful. It would be great if she could be my wife."

"Haha, go ask your new grandmother for it. She's a thief with the will but not the guts."

"You're still talking about me, aren't you just staring blankly?"

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Qingwen: "Master, Miss Baoqin is here to look for you."

Jia Rong: "Baoqin or Baoqin?"

Qingwen: “Hold me!”

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands.

After several years of study, Qingwen learned a few words, until she realized that "抱" and "宝" are two different words.

"Holding the zither? Please come in!"

Baoqin came to me in person, so it must be something very important.

"Uncle Rong."

When they met, Baoqin bowed to Jia Rong first.

"No need to be so polite." Jia Rong smiled and said, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Baoqin quickly took out the note from the basket: "This is written by the girl, please take a look, Master Rong."

Jia Rong took the note solemnly and read it carefully: "I understand. I will discuss this matter with Grandpa. Don't worry, Sister Baoqin."

"Ok!"

Baoqin nodded: "I've been out for a long time, I'll be back now."

"it is good."

Jia Rong did not try to persuade them to stay. It was not easy for the master and servant to live in their husband's family. Although he could not help much, he also could not cause trouble.

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(End of this chapter)