Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 323 Lin Daiyu: Rong'er, I'm going to faint
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There was the sound of someone coming up the stairs.

Very light...

Bai Caier immediately narrowed her eyes and focused.

She was born with sharp ears and eyes, and after training, she can easily distinguish anyone's footsteps.

"Xiao Xiao..."

"There is another one... Young Master Rong!"

Bai Caier quickly ran to the table and opened her dressing table, which contained several small bottles and a small mirror the size of a child's palm.

Let me touch up my makeup first.

"Dangdang."

There was a knock on the door.

Bai Caier was drawing her eyebrows while shouting, "Who is it?"

"it's me."

Xiao Xiao said in a low voice.

“Oh… here it comes!”

Bai Caier gently covered the dressing box and put it away.

Slowly and methodically went to open the door.

"Hey, Young Master Rong is here too?"

Bai Caier looked at the two of them in surprise.

Xiao Xiao poked her head inside and looked suspiciously, "What did you do when you took so long to open the door? Are you... showing off again?"

Xiao Xiao clearly noticed that Bai Caier had light makeup on her face.

Bai Caier stroked her hair in front of her chest and chuckled, "What? You don't allow me to touch up after my nap?"

"Drawing and patching, hehe..."

"Who are you going to see? Your lover?"

Xiao Xiao asked with a grin.

"Isn't this to see you?"

"Please come in, young master."

Bai Caier made a gesture of invitation to Jia Rong.

"Excuse me Miss Bai."

Jia Rong bowed and walked in.

Bai Cai'er led him inside and said with a smile, "It's no big deal. It's a great honor for our humble home to have you here, young master."

"Haha." Xiao Xiao walked in and smiled: "This is an inn, not your home, why are you so proud of it?"

Bai Cai'er was making tea for Jia Rong, and she looked at Xiao Xiao and said seriously, "With your temper, how can the eldest master tolerate you?"

Xiao Xiao said: "Who knows, maybe our master likes someone like me?"

"Cough cough!"

Jia Rong coughed, interrupting their chatter, and said seriously, "Stop making trouble and talk about business."

Bai Caier hurriedly said, "Speak, young master."

Jia Rong asked, "What is Miss Cai'er doing in Kyoto?"

Bai Caier said without any hesitation: "I'm going to see our leader, and I'm going to give him some of the silver that the sect has accumulated."

Xiao Xiao: "..."

good good!
No wonder the master came in person, it turns out he was using a beauty trap! ?
After hearing what Bai Cai'er said, Jia Rong did not ask any more questions out of curiosity. Instead, he took out a stack of banknotes and said seriously, "I came to Miss Bai this time mainly to ask for your help."

Bai Caier quickly accepted the banknote and said seriously, "You are too polite, sir. We are friends. If you have anything to say, just tell me."

"I'm going to..." Jia Rong repeated his plan, and added at the end: "It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not, the main thing is to avoid alerting the enemy."

"it is good."

Bai Caier nodded and said with a smile: "When I go back, I will ask someone to find out his whereabouts and give it a try. If he becomes the eldest son by chance, remember to give us more salt tickets next year."

"The salt tickets are easy to deal with, but this matter still needs to be kept secret. Only you and I know about it." Jia Rong gave Bai Caier one last reminder.

"What about her?"

Bai Caier raised her finger and pointed at Xiaoxiao.

Xiao Xiao: "..."

"Tsk tsk, Sir, don't worry, I understand, but I also have a small personal matter that I need your help with."

"What's the matter? Miss Bai, just tell me. I will definitely not refuse if it's something I can do." Jia Rong took a sip of tea and said with a smile.

Bai Caier thought for a moment and said, "There's no rush now. I'll find you when the time comes..."

"No." Xiao Xiao interrupted: "If you want to say it, say it now, otherwise it will be invalid."

Bai Caier glanced at Xiao Xiao and said, "You have no say, young master. I promise that my affairs will be very simple for you."

"That's no problem." Jia Rong said with a smile, "Miss Bai, you can always come to me if you have any questions."

After receiving Jia Rong's affirmation, Bai Caier immediately smiled and bowed: "Thank you very much, young master."

"Miss Bai, you're welcome. We are friends."

The two have been dating for more than two years. Although they are all related by interest, Bai Caier is indeed a very unique girl and is somewhat attractive to Jia Rong.

Of course it’s not because she’s beautiful.

But because she is very beautiful...

……

"Master, you are really amazing!"

On the way back, Xiaoxiao felt a little sad.

"what happened?"

Jia Rong asked in a puzzled manner.

Xiao Xiao chuckled: "I asked her what she was doing in Beijing, but she refused to tell me. I just asked her a little, and she told me everything, including their leader."

"It's true... lust is a sword above your head! Poor Master, he probably doesn't know that Bai Cai'er has revealed what happened to him in Kyoto."

"Oh? Am I that outstanding?" Jia Rong smiled proudly.

"Yeah!" Xiao Xiao nodded vigorously: "Look at how infatuated Bai Cai'er is, and you'll know how outstanding I am!"

"You think too much. She may not be infatuated."

"what is that?"

"She's smart. She must have something to ask of me, so she did this. If she makes any demands in the future, I won't be able to refuse her."

"Oh……"

Xiao Xiao seemed to understand something.

"What a scheming person!"

"It would be better if you don't see her as much as possible in the future."

"Don't worry, she's a rebel. What do I often see her do? But I do understand what Bai Caier wants."

Xiao Xiao: "What?"

Jia Rong: "I guess she doesn't want to be a traitor forever!"

Xiao Xiao was smart and understood immediately. She said thoughtfully, "She doesn't want to be a rebel forever, so she told me about the White Lotus leader in Beijing?"

Jia Rong: "Maybe."

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After seeing off Jia Rong and his servant Xiao Xiao, Bai Cai'er stayed in the inn until it was getting dark. Then she changed her clothes and went to the door of an inconspicuous mansion in the city to hand over the invitation.

Soon after, a servant came out and looked around: "Is the girl alone?"

"Ah."

Bai Caier nodded slightly.

The servant observed carefully and only let the person in after making absolutely sure that there was no one else there, then he immediately closed the door.

"This way, young lady."

The two of them took many turns and entered the back garden.

The garden was very simple. Apart from the trees, there were some stone tables and stone benches. There were a few lanterns hanging under the only pavilion. The swaying light made the shadows of the people inside look very long.

"Greetings, Master."

Bai Caier walked forward, knelt down and bowed.

"No need to be polite, get up quickly."

Prince Yi Zhong, who was transformed into the leader of the White Lotus Sect, had a kind face and said with a smile: "I know that you two have worked hard for the development of the sect. When great things are accomplished in the future, you two will definitely have contributed to it."

Bai Caier quickly bowed again: "Thank you, Master. My master and I will devote ourselves to your great cause until our death!"

"Ha ha……"

"good very good!"

"How much silver did you bring to the capital this time?"

When it comes to money, Prince Yizhong's tone seems a little anxious. Raising personal soldiers, raising loyal soldiers, and bribing officers and soldiers in the Beijing camp, no matter which one you spend, it will be a mountain of gold and silver.

Nothing can be done without money.

"My Lord, I brought 500,000 taels of silver this time. It has been placed in a farm outside the city, waiting for you to check it." Bai Cai'er said respectfully.

"Oh, did you make half a million this time?" Prince Yi Zhong looked at Bai Cai'er with some surprise, and said with a smile, "I heard that you sold salt with the help of Ningguo Mansion, and it seems that you made a lot of money." Bai Cai'er said seriously, "With the name of Ningguo Mansion, local governments have to give some face, and it is indeed more profitable than other businesses in the sect."

"good very good!"

"The people in Ningguo Mansion don't suspect that you are Bai Lian's man, right?" Prince Yi Zhong asked with a frown.

Bai Caier said confidently: "Don't worry, Master. I have some friendship with the eldest son of Rongguo Mansion. They won't doubt me."

"Oh I got it!"

Prince Yi Zhong seemed to understand something when he saw Bai Cai'er, who looked extremely charming. He nodded and said with a smile, "You are very good. From now on, you don't have to go back to fight and kill. You are only responsible for earning money for the sect. The more the better. If you can gain the trust of the eldest son of Ningguo Mansion... you can lose something!"

Bai Caier bit her red lips lightly, seeming a little reluctant, and hesitated for a while before saying: "Caier obeys the master's order."

……

Jia Rong did not care too much about the affairs of the White Lotus Sect Leader. This old fox must have some unspeakable secrets as he has been lurking in Kyoto for so many years. Even the assassination of the Second Prince some time ago was caused by them.

However, Jia Rong has no intention of eliminating harm for the court, nor does he intend to get involved. The more chaotic this side is, the less likely people will care about Ningguo Mansion and Nanyang. This way, he can use these years to develop quietly.

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Lin House.

Jia Rong's carriage slowly stopped at the door.

"My uncle is here!"

The doorman looked at Jia Rong and hurriedly invited him in.

"Is my father-in-law home?"

Jia Rong said while gently waving his fan.

The housekeeper hurriedly said, "The master is in the study, please come this way, sir."

Soon, the two of them arrived outside the study.

The butler tactfully withdrew.

"My son-in-law pays homage to my father-in-law."

Jia Rong entered and bowed.

Lin Ruhai smiled slightly: "Brother Rong, please sit down. I guess you will come in the next two days."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "Father-in-law is a master of strategy and has a brilliant mind. I wish you can put down the Japanese pirates' rebellion in one fell swoop and bring peace to Jiangnan."

Lin Ruhai waved his hand: "I can only say that I did my best this time. After all, the navy has gone to the south to promote the country's prestige. I am just a skilled cook who can't cook without rice!"

Jia Rong: "Ah, this..."

It was indeed ill-considered.

Almost all of the Daxia navy was sent out, but the Japanese pirates took advantage of the opportunity. Fortunately, the newly trained navy could be used.

Lin Ruhai suddenly smiled and said, "You have nothing to do in Beijing recently, right?"

"Ah? Nothing..."

"You're free anyway, why don't you come with me to Jiangnan to fight against the Japanese pirates? It'll be some experience at the same time." Lin Ruhai suggested with a smile.

Jia Rong: “…”

Can I refuse?
I also want to go to Nanyang!
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backyard.

"What? Daddy wants you to follow him to fight the Japanese pirates?" Lin Daiyu covered her mouth in surprise, not understanding what her father meant.

Jia Rong took a sip of the fragrant tea on the table and said, "Maybe my father-in-law thinks that Kyoto has been in a mess recently. The prince was assassinated and the prince died for no reason. Although it is dangerous to go to Jiangnan to suppress the Japanese pirates, we don't have to go to the frontier... We can stop in Nanjing to enjoy the mountains and rivers."

"Oh!"

Lin Daiyu's eyes lit up: "You mean I should come too?"

"Of course, I'll go with you, so how can my father-in-law keep you in Kyoto?"

"when are we leaving?"

Lin Daiyu was a little excited.

Of course, it is much better to travel and enjoy the scenery than to stay at home.

But my aunt will be envious again...

"With your aunt?"

Jia Rong thought for a moment and said, "…take it with you."

Anyway, the grandfather is also in Jinling.

It is said that the commercial tax reform was very successful and smooth.

The largest wealthy family in Jiangnan now is the Xue family, and the other is Jiangnan Manufacturing, which is controlled by the Zhen family.

Needless to say, the Xue family naturally followed Jia Jing's lead.

The Zhen family was somewhat intriguing. They were surprisingly obedient and actively cooperated with the commercial tax reform without any intention of resisting, so much so that it was difficult for Jia Jing to find an excuse to deal with the Zhen family.

Not to mention the rest of the businesses, basically they all have close ties with these two companies, and they all obediently comply with the business tax reform.

Of course, there is a reason that must be mentioned.

Due to the large-scale export of the Xue family in the past two years, the sales of raw silk, silk, tea, porcelain and other products in Jiangnan have increased by 50%, and the profit has increased by 30%. Even though the commercial tax has been increased, most merchants are still making a lot of money.

Now many families in Jiangnan have quietly changed their rice crops to mulberry trees... Why? Because one year's raw silk is equivalent to three years' worth of rice.

Who is not moved?

Especially at this stage, raw silk is getting more expensive every year, while rice is getting cheaper every year. The Xue family trading company, which is almost spread all over the country, controls the price of rice, and the price cannot be raised even in years of famine. In the past two years, all the trading companies that hoarded rice have lost all their money.

"If the young aunt follows us, what about the other two aunts? Aunt Yingchun is easy to talk to, but Aunt Tan is difficult to deal with. She insists on following us." Lin Daiyu suddenly asked.

Jia Rong said, "Then follow me."

Anyway, it doesn’t matter whether you have one aunt or several aunts to raise the child.

Lin Daiyu blinked: "Will the old lady be willing?"

Jia Rong smiled and said, "It's all right. It's enough for the old lady to have her lifeblood, Baoyu."

"What about your sister-in-law, Aunt Baochai?" Lin Daiyu asked again with a smile.

Jia Rong said seriously, "She has legs, so I don't have the final say... Can you please stop worrying about her so much?"

Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "I don't want to worry about you so much, but you have too many aunts and I'm afraid you can't miss them all. I can only worry about them for you."

Jia Rong: "Then how much should I thank you?"

Daiyu: "Of course you should thank me."

Jia Rong pulled Lin Daiyu over and chuckled in her ear, "How do you want me to thank you?"

"Hate!"

Lin Daiyu stretched out her hand to push Jia Rong, but her strength was too weak to push him away, so she clenched her fist and punched him.

"Bullying!"

"Haha." Jia Rong smiled: "I like you..."

Lin Daiyu blushed and spat, "Nonsense!"

Jia Rong: "Wait, I haven't finished yet."

Lin Daiyu: “What?”

Jia Rong continued, "I like you. I feel very jealous."

"what!"

"I'm jealous of you!"

Lin Daiyu gritted her teeth, raised her foot and stepped hard on Jia Rong.

"It's too light, it doesn't hurt."

"Then I'll step on it!"

“You can’t step on it.”

"what!"

Lin Daiyu screamed, but her body was picked up sideways by Jia Rong.

Jia Rong was very proud.

It was not in vain that he had been practicing sword skills with Xiao Xiao recently. His strength had greatly increased. He easily spun Lin Daiyu around in circles while holding her, making her dizzy.

"Stop it."

"Stop, I'm going to faint."

"Hehe, now you know how awesome I am!"

"Yeah, Rong is awesome."

Lin Daiyu quickly begged for mercy.

Only then did Jia Rong stop and gently put Lin Daiyu on the ground.

Lin Daiyu felt as if the world was shaking. She quickly supported Jia Rong with both hands and gave him a scolding look: "You are so mean!"

Jia Rong rolled up his sleeves and smiled slightly, "It seems that your Aunt Lin wants to go around again."

"Hmph, just turn around. Do you still have the strength?" Lin Daiyu said stubbornly.

“Ah… wuwu.”

"I'm going to faint..."

"Brother Rong let me off this time, I won't dare to do it again."

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(End of this chapter)