The King of Beijing in the Red Mansion

Shui Rong took the tea ordered by Du Yuejiao and immediately asked, "Miss, I heard that the Marquis of Haining wanted to redeem you, why are you unwilling?"

Although Du Yuejiao had previously said that Marquis Haining had a bad character, he wanted to hear how bad he was.

Yi Nianhong's expression straightened when she heard this. She knew that the young man in front of her was her only lifeline. She pursed her lips and said in a clear voice without covering up, "My lord, you don't know that this Marquis Haining is a dissolute and violent person. The sisters who served him were covered in wounds the next day. It is also rumored that he has countless concubines at home, and many of them are abused by the servants in the mansion. If I am redeemed by him, I am afraid I will not be able to escape this fate. I hope you will have mercy on me and help me."

“Sadism.”

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows when he heard this. He roughly knew what was going on. After all, there were people with such hobbies in his previous life. However, from what he said, it seemed that Marquis Haining not only abused himself, but also let his servants do it. It was obvious that he had mental problems.

Seeing the beauty in front of him about to cry, Shui Rong's expression was slightly indifferent. Although there was sadness in his expression, he could not guarantee that he was not just pretending for him to see. After all, this woman was a natural actress.

Shui Rong didn't care and asked, "How much money did the Marquis of Haining pay to redeem you?"

Yi Nianhong's eyes lit up when she heard this. Since the young master asked, it was obvious that he had feelings for her. However, the redemption money was

After a pause, he gritted his teeth and said, "One hundred thousand taels of silver."

Shui Rong frowned when he heard that. No wonder the brothel owner was willing to give away her cash cow. It turned out that she paid a huge price for it.

It’s just that when the Marquis of Haining was paying the silver owed to the Ministry of Revenue, he kept complaining. Where would he get the 100,000 taels to redeem the courtesan now?

After thinking for a moment, Shui Rong asked, "Did the Marquis of Haining pay the ransom money?"

Yi Nianhong shook her head and said, "I listened to my sister and delayed it, so the Marquis of Haining did not pay the ransom money. Now the bond is still with my mother."

Shui Rong remained silent upon hearing this, which made Yi Nianhong worried. She knew that the young man in front of her was of noble status, but she was not sure about his specific identity. However, since her sister said that the young man's status was not low, it was obvious that he could withstand the pressure from the Haining Marquis' Mansion.

In her opinion, the best way right now is to offer a higher price to redeem her, and the boy's silence probably means that he thinks the price is too high.

Thinking about the scene of herself being abused and tortured by a group of people, Yi Nianhong bit her lip and said seriously: "I have 30,000 taels of silver in my pocket, and I will give it all to you, sir. From now on, I will do my best in "Heaven on Earth". "

Du Yuejiao, who was standing by, saw Yi Nianhong's anxious look and said to comfort her, "Sister, the boss is a generous person. How could he care about a few silver coins? Don't underestimate the boss."

Shui Rong glanced at Du Yuejiao when he heard this. Why was he praising this young lady? In the final analysis, he was just speaking well of his own sister.

But then again, I didn't expect that this pinch of red could actually be worth 30,000 taels of personal silver. The identity of the courtesan is really lucrative.

After a pause, Shui Rong said, "For Yue Jiao's sake, I will take this matter to heart, young lady, please relax."

Du Yuejiao, who was standing by, was stunned when she heard the words, but then her heart turned sweet. She didn't expect that she would have such a great face. Her rosy almond eyes looked at the young man affectionately. The bitter taste was not in vain.

When Yi Nianhong heard this, she couldn't help but feel relieved and bowed, "Thank you, sir."

Shui Rong didn't say anything when he saw this, but he had other ideas in his mind. If it was as he thought, things would be simpler. Even if it was unexpected, with such a large sum of money, the Marquis of Haining would not be able to get away with it.

Seeing that her sister's problem was solved, Du Yuejiao was no longer worried. After handing her a cup of tea, she chatted, "Why did my sister come so quickly today?"

She just noticed the time. It took only half an hour from the time she told Lian'er to invite people to the time Yi Nianhong came to "Heaven on Earth".

Yi Nianhong felt a little relieved at this time, and said casually: "My sister happened to be on her way here, and met the people sent by my sister halfway. If it weren't for that Mr. Xue's entanglement, I could have come earlier..."

At this point, Yi Nianhong kept silent. It didn't matter if she came early, she still had to wait until now.

Du Yuejiao obviously understood what he meant. Her cheeks were slightly tipsy. She pursed her lips and changed the subject, "Mr. Xue is indeed clingy."

As she spoke, Du Yuejiao turned her eyes to Shui Rong and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, the boss also knows this Master Xue. It is also thanks to the boss that he did not come to bother me."

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and asked, "Is it Xue Pan?"

The young master of the Xue family, plus the one he knew and the one who was pestering Du Yuejiao, the only one Shui Rong knew was Xue Pan.

Du Yuejiao nodded and said, "That's right!"

Shui Rong couldn't help laughing when he heard that. This Xue Pan was everywhere. In his opinion, Xue Pan had probably changed his place after suffering a loss in "Heaven on Earth". Now seeing this red face, the demeanor of a dandy boy was revealed again. He really didn't know what was going on.

Just thinking about Xue Pan, Shui Rong's eyes lit up involuntarily. This Xue Pan is a well-known "stupid bully"!

Chapter 128 Xue Pan: I must crush his testicles

After Shui Rong tasted the fresh food in "Heaven on Earth", he made some arrangements for Marquis Haining's affairs. He did not stay in "Heaven on Earth" for long and went back home.

When she reached the corridor of Ning'an Hall, she suddenly heard some chirping and laughter coming from the inner room. She lifted the curtain and went in, and saw Concubine Beijing, Yuanchun, Tanchun and Xiangyun were all there.

"Brother-in-law, you are back."

Seeing Shui Rong coming into the hall, all the beautiful girls in the room looked over. Xiangyun, who was always lively, even took the initiative to greet him.

Shui Rong sat on the brocade stool, looking at the lively girl in front of him with a smile, and said in a gentle voice: "Why are you here today, girl Yun?"

Yuanchun looked at Shui Rong intently, her bright almond eyes sparkling with stars, and said softly, "Your Highness, today Uncle Shi and Aunt Shi brought Yun girl here, and in front of mother, they acknowledged mother as their godmother, and will live in the mansion for the time being."

Shui Rong suddenly realized what was happening. He had forgotten about this matter. Two days ago, Concubine Beijing had expressed her intention to adopt Xiangyun as her goddaughter, but she needed the consent of the Shi family.

From the current situation, it seems that the Shi family brought Xiangyun to meet her relatives today, and he happened to be out when they arrived. Now that she has been recognized as a foster relative, she will really be a foster sister in the future.

Xiangyun pouted her lips, dimples appeared on her pink face, and she muttered, "Brother-in-law has forgotten me. It's obvious that he doesn't care about me, his adopted sister."

The Dowager Concubine Beijing and the others also knew that Xiangyun was joking, and they all smiled. If it were someone else, no one would have said anything teasing. But Xiangyun was different. She was straightforward and said whatever was on her mind without hiding anything. This was also the reason why the Dowager Concubine Beijing liked Xiangyun.

What's more, they are now relatives, so observing etiquette would make them seem distant, while being more normal would make them closer.

With a light laugh, Shui Rong said jokingly, "I have to ask Yun girl about this. You don't even call me brother, which shows that you don't take me, your foster brother, seriously."

Xiangyun was not shy when she heard this. She showed a bright smile between her eyebrows. She tilted her head and called out with a dimple-like smile, "Brother Nong (Rong)."

Seeing Xiangyun calling him brother, Concubine Beijing couldn't help but feel relieved. Now she had both a son and a daughter. However, she couldn't help but smile when she heard Xiangyun's tongue-biting words. She held Xiangyun's hand and said softly, "It's Brother Rong, not Brother Nong."

Shui Rong didn't care about it. After all, Xiangyun biting her tongue was an old problem. In the original book, Xiangyun always called her brother "love".

Since Xiangyun called him brother, Shui Rong naturally acted like a brother. He glanced at the dignified Princess Beijing and said, "Yuanchun, Sister Yun is staying at home. Can you, as her elder sister, arrange for her to come?"

Yuanchun nodded slightly and said, "Mother has given us the order. Sister Yun is the legitimate mistress of our house. Her monthly allowance and food, clothing, and daily necessities must all be in accordance with the rules. Sister Yun will never be wronged."

Shui Rong nodded and continued to ask: "Have you arranged a place to live?"

Concubine Beijing touched Xiangyun's head and said lovingly, "Yun girl is afraid of being lonely and wants to sleep with the third girl. I have asked someone to prepare a few more sets of brocade quilts and send them over."

Shui Rong didn't say anything after hearing this. After all, it was Xiangyun who said she didn't want to be lonely.

I still remember that when Keqing first entered the palace, Concubine Beijing did not ask for her opinion and directly arranged her in the warm room of the suite. However, she was very lenient towards Xiangyun, which showed that she really treated her as her own daughter.

Xiangyun looked at everyone in the room making arrangements for her, especially the gentle caress of Concubine Beijing, which was so warm that it made her heart tremble and her lively and cheerful eyes became watery.

Seeing this, Concubine Beijing picked up the embroidered handkerchief and wiped it, and said distressedly: "Oh, what happened?"

Shui Rong understood what was happening. It should be noted that most of the nobles nowadays are on the decline. They all look glamorous on the outside but shabby on the inside. In order to save money, the Shi family has the women in the family doing needlework to supplement the family income. They often work until three in the morning and are very tired.

In the original novel, Xiangyun confided in Baochai that she was very tired at home. Even when Baochai asked a few more questions, Xiangyun's eyes became red, which showed that she had suffered a lot.

Everyone chatted for a while and then dispersed.

On the corridor, Xiangyun was smiling and holding Tanchun's hand, walking with cheerful steps. Afterwards, Shuirong and Yuanchun walked side by side, which seemed quite harmonious.

Yuanchun stared at the young man beside her, her cheeks slightly flushed. She pursed her lips and whispered, "Husband, where are you resting today?"

Shui Rong raised his eyebrows when he heard this. Yuanchun usually called him Prince when there were people around, and husband in private. Even though they were husband and wife, they still lived separately, unlike the couple living together in their previous life. After all, men in this era had more than one wife.

Now I ask him where he is resting. There is no need to explain the reason. He has to pay his dues!

Without thinking too much, Shui Rong reached out and held the beautiful woman's soft jade hand, and said softly: "Let's go to my wife today."

As his wife, Yuanchun asked without being shy, which showed that she missed him deeply. In this case, Shui Rong couldn't refuse and had to satisfy her.

After getting the answer she wanted, Yuanchun's almond-shaped eyes were as bright as water. She looked at Tanchun and Xiangyun in front of her, quietly retracted her hand, and followed them with lotus steps.

Now is not the time to get intimate, there will be plenty of time later.

Shui Rong looked at Pingting's back. Her graceful figure made people's hearts beat faster, but Shui Rong felt a little bitter at the moment. Having too many women was not a good thing. After all, there was only one piece of meat, which could not feed a pack of wolves.

Fortunately, there is a saying that goes, "If you squeeze hard, you can get it." With Yuanchun's strength, even if he did it, he could still squeeze it out. What's more, he has other means, so he is not worried.

"Fengmingyuan".

A big-headed young man in brocade clothes looked excited as he followed the maid who led the way into the elegant room. The incense burners on the tables in the middle emitted curls of sandalwood, which seemed to be mixed with a different fragrance, making the young man even more excited.

Stepping over the screen, the young man looked at Yi Nianhong, the famous courtesan in the capital, and his big eyes were obsessed with her.

She looked at the newcomer with a gentle look in her red eyes and called out in a clear voice, "Master Xue."

Hearing this gentle voice, Xue Pan's whole body softened. After a moment of distraction, he slapped his lips and said, "Excuse me, excuse me, please don't blame me, Miss Yi Nianhong."

He had finally become Yi Nianhong's guest of honor, and he couldn't let the beauty get angry.

Seeing this, Yi Nianhong's face remained unchanged, but she felt confused. How could one slap oneself in the face? This Master Xue was really...

She sighed in her heart, and said softly, "Master Xue, I invite you into the house to talk to you because I want to tell you that I will comb the cage soon. I hope you will not come to look for me again in the future."

Xue Pan was stunned when he heard that, and his face immediately turned bitter. He thought that his luck had changed, but he didn't expect that he was asked not to come. Xue Pan felt very disappointed at this moment.

She glanced at Xue Pan with her red willow eyes, and saw that he seemed to be stunned. She pursed her lips, and said with bitterness and melancholy on her jade face: "Although I don't want to do it in my heart, the other party's offer is too high, which makes mother tempted. I am in the world of mortals, and I really can't do anything."

Although Xue Pan was "stupid", he was experienced after all, and he could hear the hidden meaning. His eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked, "How much did that person bid?"

Yi Nianhong's eyes flickered when she heard that, and she said softly, "One hundred thousand taels."

Hearing the name "one hundred thousand taels", Xue Pan almost bit his tongue. Even though his Xue family was known to be a millionaire, it was not easy to take out one hundred thousand taels of cash.

For a moment, Xue Pan was like a deflated ball, all his previous momentum gone.

Seeing this, Yi Nianhong said, "I have tried to gather 80,000 taels of silver. If you are willing, I will give it all to Master Xue. I wonder if you can redeem me."

Xue Pan's eyes widened upon hearing this. This...isn't this a scene that only appears in operas? How could it happen to him?

Without time to think, a huge feeling of joy burst out, and he hurriedly said: "I do, I do."

Yi Nian Hong Yurong hesitated and reminded: "But that person is quite prestigious, I'm afraid you can't afford to offend him, Mr. Xue."

Xue Pan didn't take it seriously. His uncle was promoted to the governor of nine provinces, and the Prince of Beijing was his nominal brother-in-law. Who else could he be afraid of? So he patted his chest and said domineeringly, "I don't care who that guy is. If he dares to snatch people from me, I will crush his balls!"

Chapter 129: The Dai Ba Wang angrily beats Haining Hou

"Fengmingyuan", an elegant interior.

Over the intricately carved jade-inlaid bed, a gauze curtain hangs low, creating a hazy atmosphere. There is a brocade quilt and embroidered coverlet, and a small sachet hangs on the curtain hook, emitting a faint fragrance.

Yi Nianhong sat upright on the couch, her red dress making her face look as pretty as a flower, but her willow-like eyes were cold and distant, indicating that no strangers should approach her.

"Daughter, the master is here."

The brothel owner looked at the beautiful woman sitting at the table with a smile on her face and greeted her.

Next to him stood a man with a fair complexion, a beard under his nose, and he looked to be in his early forties. This was the Marquis of Haining.

Seeing the cold and beautiful face of the woman on the couch, Marquis Haining snorted softly. Even though this woman is a stranger who shouldn't be approached, she will be crying for her parents soon. The colder she is now, the more excited he will be.