The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 67 Handicap
Three people came, Feng Ziying, Chen Yejun and Wei Ruolan.

"Yo, isn't this Big Brother Niu?"

Chen Yejun spoke first.

In the past, Niu Jizong was always the leader in their circle.Feng Ziying and others also respected Niu Jizong.

However, because the stagecoach project excluded Jia Min, several people parted ways with Niu Jizong.

Although they haven't turned their faces publicly yet, a estrangement has arisen in their hearts.When Chen Yejun spoke, he also had a teasing tone.

"Why do the brothers have the leisure to come here? Could it be that they also came here for that gamble?"

Niu Jizong was in a good mood, although he could hear Chen Yejun's ridicule, he didn't care.

Feng Ziying has always been a tactful person, and she didn't want to cause more trouble with Niu Jizong, so she took over the conversation.

"I heard that there is a handicap here. Now we are begging for food with Brother Min. We must come and see. If it is suitable, we will also come to bet."

"I also just placed a bet, who are you going to buy to win?"

"Even if you're with Brother Min, there's no reason to buy someone else to win."

"You think Brother Min will win?"

"Of course not. We don't believe that a watermelon on a three-acre field sells for 5000 taels of silver. But we also asked Brother Min. He told us to buy it like this, but we are embarrassed not to buy it."

"It's so good, I'm leaving, and I'll tell Brother Min that I'll treat him to a drink some other day."

After finishing speaking, Niu Jizong left in a hurry.

"Are we really buying Brother Min to win?"

Wei Ruolan still hesitated.

Before coming, several people did ask Jia Min, and Jia Min said, do you think I will lose?
Although they felt that Jia Min was unreliable in this matter, they were a little confused seeing his calm look.

So I said: No, we will buy you to win.

Although Feng Ziying and Niu Jizong spoke clearly, his heart was actually uncertain.

They knew that Jia Min was in business, so they didn't say anything.However, if you really want to say that watermelons on three acres of land can be sold for 5000 taels, you won't believe it.

The reason is also very simple, it is because they also often live in Yedu now, and they have known about this watermelon gambling game for a long time.So I often inquired with Jiao Li and others, but no one believed it.

After all, the few people were more thoughtful, and they wanted to find out the difference between Jia Min's watermelon and apple.

So, taking advantage of Jia Min's absence, he climbed into the garden to check.It turned out that there was nothing out of the ordinary except that the watermelon field was covered with tung oil cloth.It's just that the apples in the orchard seem to be bigger and neater than usual.

They have asked others, and they also know that with these things alone, the two together will never sell for 1 taels of silver.

For the sake of face, they could say harsh words in front of Niu Jizong, but when it came time to place their bets, they were still very hesitant.

Not only Wei Ruolan, but also Feng Ziying and Chen Yejun.

"Brother Min didn't say it clearly, but he clearly meant that he wanted me to buy and win. If you don't listen to him, I'm afraid you will be ashamed of him."

Although Feng Ziying has not yet made up her mind, she has a tendency.

"That's the case, let Brother Ming win. If I also lose, he will be alone and helpless."

So a few people went in and placed bets.Although they bought Jia Minying, but after all, they didn't know what to do, and they only bought 200 taels of silver.

I think it's Jia Min's gang after all, and if they lose, it's considered a treat for friends.After all, you can't be like others, and follow suit.

The handicap of Liansheng Gambling House caused great repercussions in Jia's mansion.In the past few days, it has been a topic of discussion everywhere.

Gambling is very popular in Jia's mansion, from the old lady to the servant girl, everyone is willing to gamble.Some of the night guards also often gathered crowds to gamble.

The most typical case is that Jia Zhen gathered a group of children from aristocratic families to gamble in the mansion, and finally even became one of the crimes of ransacking the house.

In addition to the discussions, there were naturally some people who wanted to try their hand at the handicap of this gambling game, and some sneaked out and placed bets at the Liansheng Casino.

Later, those who sneaked out realized that their worries were unnecessary.Because the old lady was happy about her birthday, she issued an order, saying that no matter who she is, everyone can place bets as long as she is willing.

However, no more.A limit was also set, and the servants were not allowed to exceed one tael of silver.Young masters are not allowed to exceed ten taels, and adult masters are not allowed to exceed twenty taels.Those who are willing, go to the flower hall at the gate to register and make a book, and then hand it over to the housekeeper to collect them all and place bets together.

Although there is an upper limit.However, rich masters and housekeepers.Naturally, they will not pay attention to these.So, I registered a small amount in the flower hall, and then quietly went to Liansheng Gambling House to make a big stay.

"But the registration is over?"

As soon as Baozhu came back, Qin Keqing asked impatiently.

"There are too many people, but we have to wait in line for a long time."

"Whoever bet on both wins?"

"Naturally, the second master Bao won. I watched for a long time and asked Zhang Cai again, but none of the bets on the fourth master Min won. It can be seen that everyone in this mansion doesn't want to see him."

Zhang Cai is the housekeeper in charge of registration and collecting money in the flower hall.

"It's no wonder that anyone would think that Uncle Bao would win."

Qin Keqing pondered for a while, opened the cabinet, took out 2000 taels of silver notes, and handed them to Baozhu.

"Give this to Shou'er, and tell him to quietly go to Liansheng Casino and bet it for me."

Although this Shou'er is now Jia Rong's servant, he was married with Qin Keqing at the beginning. On the surface, he followed Jia Rong, but in private he was close to Qin Keqing.Therefore, when it was inconvenient to come forward for something outside, Qin Keqing would leave it to Shouer to handle it.

Baozhu promised to leave, but was stopped by Qin Keqing.

"Do you know who to bet on?"

"Naturally, the second master won the bet, so why would he still bet on the fourth master Min?"

"That's right, Fourth Uncle Ming won. Tell Shou'er, don't bet wrong. Fourth Uncle Min won, remember?"

Baozhu glanced at her master for a few times, saw her serious look, and knew that her master had an unusual relationship with Fourth Master Min, so she finally said: Got it.Then go.

While walking, I was still thinking: In the entire mansion, there is no one who bets on the Fourth Master Min to win, but we are going to bet on Fourth Master Min to win.I know you guys are good friends, but you can't just throw money into the water like this.This is 2000 taels.

Even so, why did you ask me to go to the flower hall and bet 10 taels for her, and the second master of Maibao will win?It seems that this is hedging the bet.

The orb went out over there, and Qin Keqing fell into deep thought.

The old lady's words are a little strange, how could the whole house bet like that?The old lady has always been methodical in doing things, even if she is happy at the moment, doing so is not her usual style.

Obviously, it is through this introduction that everyone is called out to see whether they are closer to Fourth Uncle Min or Second Uncle Bao. This method is brilliant.

Is it just that Uncle Min will lose?Of course not.Uncle Bao is no match for Uncle Min. This time, Uncle Bao is going to lose miserably.

Fourth Uncle Min, you can't lose, I secretly bet you to win.If I win the money, if you use it in the future, I can help you.

Thinking of this, he remembered the last time he went to Yeduju, his face became hot, and a tender feeling arose in his heart, and he put on his makeup in front of the mirror.

In the quiet room of Tiekan Temple, Miaoyu is waiting anxiously.

The mother-in-law finally came in.

"But did you place a bet?"

"Down."

"Who wins?"

"Naturally, according to the girl's instructions, the fourth master Min who bought it won."

"Okay, that's fine."

fine?What's good?You don't know it at home.In the gambling shop, how could Fourth Master Maimin win?Even in that mansion, the second master Maibao also won.

How can you, a girl, understand such things? That girl Bao is also knowledgeable, even if you have a discussion with her.I was born to do this myself.

Alas, it's a pity that the 1000 taels of silver are lost.

Baochai didn't pay much attention to the old lady's move at first.I thought it was just the old lady who was happy and made everyone happy.

So, he took out 10 taels of silver and asked Yinger to go to the flower hall to write on it and buy Baoyu to win.

It's not for the money, she just feels that she has to be more easy-going when she is in the mansion.Everyone else went to buy it. If I didn't go, I would seem a little too withdrawn, as if I didn't fit in with others.

For a while, this matter will be the topic of discussion in the mansion, if he is different from others, there will be some barriers when speaking.

When Yinger came back and talked about the grand occasion, none of the fourth brother Maimin won.

Baochai suddenly remembered Jia Min's poems and the painting she gave her, and felt a little sad for Fourth Brother Min.

Thinking of this, my heart suddenly moved.

There seems to be something strange here.

Logically speaking, even if the old lady is happy, she shouldn't be so fanatical.Everyone in the whole family participated in it. Although it was not a big deal, it was not decent after all.

What kind of person is the old lady, how can she not know this truth?

Now that you know it, do you still do it?There must be calculations.

What does the old lady want to do?

Fourth brother Min is now famous, even if he loses to second brother Bao this time, with his temperament, he will definitely not be led by others.He must think of a different way to deal with this matter.

So, will Brother Min lose?
The Eldest Master must have thought that he was certain to win last time, but in the end he lost a complete defeat, so far he is hiding at home and dare not go out.

Even the Elder Master is not an opponent, so Brother Bao and Brother Rong will be opponents?
Even though he hadn't seen the scene of Guo Gong's drinking last time, he just heard about it, which is enough to show his methods.

Those three scrolls, each worth several thousand taels of silver, added up to [-] taels of silver, were sent out without even blinking an eye.

Those oranges, what a wonderful thing, if they are made and sold, they will definitely make money.

Those three acres of watermelon sold for 5000 taels of silver, whoever you are, would find it absurd.Such an obvious trap, would a shrewd person like Fourth Brother Yimin not know about it?
Knowing this is the case, Brother Min would still be fooled by this?
There is probably a lot to write about here.

　Thanks to the Pirates of the Glorious Age for their rewards at the starting point.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)