Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 38: Uncle Zhen is not well

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It was the night of April 10th, the moon was dark and the wind was strong.

Master Zhen was a little irritable and tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep.

Jia Jing is at home tonight!

Jia Zhen knew it was very dangerous!
But, my heart is particularly hot.

It seems that the more dangerous it is, the more I like it, and the more interested I am...

He quietly got up and sneaked to Aunt Wang's yard at the back. He carefully looked around in the faint moonlight and saw that there was no one around...

"Hey, why are you here again!"

A delicate voice sounded, and then changed to a serious tone: "The master is here today! Do you want to die?"

"Never mind that old man, let's hurry up!"

"Well, don't..."

"Hey, huh..."

Jia Zhen felt that he was particularly brave and powerful today!
It’s like going back to my youth!
Especially when I think: Grandpa is still at home!

So he became even more courageous!
At this moment...

"what!"

Aunt Wang, who had been looking around anxiously, suddenly let out a scream.

Jia Zhen was frightened!

"what are you doing!"

"A startling scream!"

"I was so scared that I almost *&x￠!"

"Yes, there is someone!"

Aunt Wang stretched out her jade arm and pointed out the window tremblingly.

"Okay, it looks like a ghost..."

"impossible!"

"Who? Who's over there!"

Jia Zhen put on a piece of clothing casually and walked towards the door boldly.

The faint moonlight shines through the opaque glass window, looking exceptionally cold and pale.

suddenly,

A figure appeared there vaguely!
I couldn't see who it was through the doors and windows.

But the general appearance can still be seen!

Could it be...

Grandpa?!
Finished!

Jia Zhen was originally in a weak condition, and he had indulged himself a few times in the past few days. Adding to the fright he had just received, he could no longer hold on.

Everything went dark before his eyes and he fainted on the ground.

Aunt Wang: “…”

"Ghost!"

"Someone is coming!"

……

The next morning, the sky was gloomy.

The main hall of Ningguo Mansion felt a bit depressing, and no one dared to breathe.

"Someone come! I'll punish you according to the family rules!"

Jia Jing said this in a stern voice.

Jia Zhen, who was kneeling in the hall, suddenly looked as pale as death.

"Please spare my life, my son will never dare to do it again..."

"Rong Ge'er, Rong Ge'er, save me..."

Seeing that Jia Jing had a gloomy face and ignored him, Jia Zhen hurriedly begged Jia Rong, hoping that his son could say a good word for him in front of the grandfather.

Jia Rong could no longer remain indifferent at this time. He took two steps forward and said worriedly, "Grandpa, the master is not in good health. Can you please give him a break..."

"Brother Rong!"

Jia Jing interrupted by waving his hand: "As the saying goes, 'a country has its own laws, and a family has its own rules'. If I let this beast go today, someone will follow suit tomorrow. If this continues, there will be no rules at all!"

As Jia Jing spoke, his majestic gaze swept around, and the stewards of Ningguo Mansion all trembled and lowered their heads.

"Brother Rong, do you remember it?"

Jia Rong nodded obediently: "I'll remember it."

"Well, go back and study with peace of mind. You have an exam tomorrow, so don't be distracted by this. I'll take care of things here!"

"Someone, take the fork!"

"Bring the stick!"

Jia Rong walked towards the gate, looking back every few steps. Jia Zhen had been tied up by several servants. Jia Jing took a big stick, raised it high up without mercy, and brought it down heavily!

"Snapped!"

"Woo, ah!" "Bang!"

"Aww..."

Xiao Zhu looked at his uncle who was reluctant to leave and kept looking back, and consoled him: "Uncle, please accept my condolences. He is a lucky man, and nothing will happen to him..."

Jia Rong stopped and frowned, "What do you mean by condolence? Can you speak?"

"Yes, I said the wrong thing."

Xiao Zhu also reacted and slapped himself lightly on the mouth.

Jia Rong waved his hand and asked, "Do you still have the elixir I bought last time?"

Xiao Zhu said hurriedly: "It seems that they are almost finished eating."

Jia Rong nodded and said, "Go to Master Zhang and buy another ten kilograms of these. We should always have them on hand."

"Uncle, you are so filial!"

……

Jia Rong's yard.

Because of Qingwen's arrival, a lot of changes were made to the room. Originally there was only one small couch next to Jia Rong's bed, but it was replaced with two small couches side by side.

After they washed and changed their evening makeup, Qingwen came forward with a smile and asked, "Sister Xiaoxiao, what did you and Master do last night?"

Xiao Xiao looked outside and said with a smile, "Let's enjoy the moon. The moon was crescent and hazy last night. It was very beautiful."

"Is it?"

Qingwen's eyes were full of suspicion, and she obviously didn't believe it.

"Then tell me where you can enjoy the moon, so I can go see it tonight." Qingwen continued to ask relentlessly.

Xiao Xiao smiled slightly.

"You really want to, too?"

"Um... ah!"

Qingwen screamed and was gently lifted up by Xiaoxiao and pressed onto the bed.

"Sister Xiaoxiao, you..."

Qingwen opened her eyes wide, a little scared and confused.

Xiao Xiao pinched Qingwen's pretty face and smiled condescendingly: "Sister Qingwen, I'll teach you a lesson. In this huge Duke's Mansion, I will let you know what you should know, and don't ask about things you shouldn't know. This is the only way to please others."

Qingwen: “…”

Xiao Xiao: "Do you understand?"

Qingwen: “…I understand.”

"That's good."

Xiao Xiao helped Qing Wen up, showing a big smile, and said gently: "As long as you don't talk too much, there are not too many rules here. You can't miss any food or play. Of course, you can't miss the dignity. Except for the master, no one else can control us."

Qingwen: “…”

"I will listen to Sister Xiaoxiao."

"Okay." Xiao Xiao smiled and said, "You don't have to listen to me. If I ask you to come, it's naturally the eldest girl. From now on, you will be in charge of my bedroom, and I will be in charge of my study. In a few days, there should be another sister coming, so let her take care of the outside."

"Who is it?"

Qingwen regretted asking this question and quickly covered her mouth.

Xiao Xiao chuckled and said, "No need to be so surprised. As long as it doesn't concern me, you can ask whatever you want."

"As for which sister will come in a few days, I don't know either. Grandpa said that he would add two older girls to his side. You are one of them, and the other one should be appointed by Grandpa himself."

After all, Yuanyang was unable to save face and refused to say goodbye to Lady Jia, and Xiaoxiao was helpless about this.

Otherwise, if she joins forces with the Yuanyang sisters, the master will not be afraid even if there are ten more maids around him.

At one moment, Jia Rong came home from outside.

Xiao Xiao hurriedly asked, "How is the master?"

Jia Rong said, "Not very well. I was already injured, and then I was severely beaten by the master. I was out for a whole day and finally bought some high-quality elixirs. I just went over to give them to Pei Feng to boil."

"Oh."

Xiao Xiao nodded.

"Master, don't worry, Pei Feng is here to serve you. I'm sure you'll be fine."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "I am naturally relieved about Peifeng. I have studied hard these years, thanks to her filial piety to the master. Otherwise, I would not be at ease."

"Master, have some tea."

Qingwen obediently brought the teacup.

Jia Rong took it and said with a smile, "Are you used to living here? Did Xiao Xiao bully you?"

"Master!" Xiao Xiao stamped her feet and said angrily, "What are you talking about? How could I bully Sister Qingwen?"

Qingwen smiled.

"Sister Xiaoxiao... is very nice to me."

Xiaoxiao immediately smiled.

"Master, you have to get up early tomorrow to take the Imperial Examination. You've been tired all day, so you should take a rest."

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(End of this chapter)