The King of Beijing in the Red Mansion

After a pause, Shui Rong said, "The Xue family is a royal merchant family, and Pan Ge'er is not young anymore. In my opinion, we should let him help with the business at home. He will gain some experience and calm down his temper."

Unlike Jia Huan, Xue Pan is old and his personality is basically set, making it difficult to change him, so Shui Rong has no intention of reforming him.

But Xue Pan cannot be idle. If he is idle, things will easily get into trouble. So it is better to let Xue Pan do something. The Xue family is a royal merchant, so it is just right for them to do business.

Hearing this, Baochai wiped her eyes with her embroidered handkerchief and replied softly, "Well, I will persuade mom to discipline my brother more and let him help with the family business."

Shui Rong nodded slightly, and then said, "I will go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to give a heads up, and ask Pan Ge'er to pay more attention to it."

The Xue family is the imperial merchant family, and their business is purchasing for the imperial palace, which is the responsibility of the Imperial Household Department. It would be more convenient for the Xue family if they just had to give the Imperial Household Department a heads up. Anyway, for Shui Rong, it's just a matter of a word and not a big deal.

Baochai felt warm at heart when she heard this. Not only did her brother-in-law help bring her brother back, but he was also helping with the Xue family's royal business. He was truly thoughtful and considerate.

Pursing her lips, Baochai bowed her head and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law."

Shui Rong smiled and said, what's there to thank him for? He would have to pay it back sooner or later.

Then, Shui Rong looked at the gold necklace on Baochai's snow-white neck, which had a gold lock on it. His heart moved slightly, and he said casually, "The gold lock on Baochai's neck seems to have words engraved on it."

Baochai was startled when she heard this. Her bare hands unconsciously clasped the golden lock. Her almond-shaped eyes wandered as she said, "These are words to bring good luck. If my brother-in-law wants to see them, I'll take them off."

As she spoke, Baochai took off the golden lock from the golden necklace and handed it to Shuirong.

Shui Rong glanced at Baochai and couldn't help but admire her for being so calm and confident. As for the gossip about the so-called "golden marriage", being so calm and confident could show that her heart was honest. Trying to hide things would only make them more obvious. It was obvious that Baochai knew what was going on.

She reached out to take it and unexpectedly touched something soft. At this moment, Shui Rong did not care about Baochai's shyness. She looked at the golden locket. The front of the locket was engraved with "Never leave, never abandon", and the back was engraved with "Eternal youth".

This is the golden locket with the inscription "Golden Jade Marriage". Apart from the words engraved on it, there is nothing special about it. It is far inferior to Baoyu's colorful stone.

Baochai looked up at Shuirong sizing up the golden lock, pursed her lips, and said softly, "Someone gave me two auspicious words, so I engraved them on it and told me to wear it every day. Otherwise, what's the fun of wearing such a heavy lock?"

Shui Rong responded with a smile, "Yes, just like Baoyu's jade, with two auspicious words engraved on it, just for the sake of good luck."

Baochai raised her eyebrows slightly, and her heart could not help but tremble. She wondered why her brother-in-law mentioned Baoyu. She said it was just a lucky remark, as if she didn't care about the matter.

Without giving Baochai time to think about it, Shui Rong stood up and walked to Baochai. Without waiting for Baochai to refuse, he reached out and touched the gold necklace, saying, "Sister Bao, let your brother-in-law put the gold lock on for you."

Baochai raised her eyes to look at the young man in front of her, her heart was uneasy, her face flushed red, she lowered her delicate head, twisted the embroidered handkerchief with her hands, and let her brother-in-law in front of her engrave a golden lock on her.

After Shui Rong had chiseled the golden lock, he lowered his eyes to look at the delicate and charming jade cheeks in front of him. Shui Rong could not help but reach out his hand to gently lift Baochai's soft chin, and leaned over to kiss those two peach buds.

Baochai opened her almond-shaped eyes wide as she looked at the beautiful face that gradually became clearer. Her heart was shaken. Didn't her brother-in-law help her carve the gold lock?

Seeing the warm breath coming, Baochai clenched the handkerchief in her hand, closed her eyes in panic, and her curved eyelashes trembled.

"Hey~"

Soft and delicate, no one will disturb it anymore.

Chapter 145 Baochai: This is the token of love, right?

In the side room, Baochai's delicate body was half soft, she was smelling a faint scent, her cheeks were flushed red, her bright almond eyes were full of mist, and her pink printed skirt was already disheveled.

The girl was very confused at this moment. It was okay for her brother-in-law to kiss her, but why did she have physical contact with him?

Shui Rong lowered his eyes and looked at the shy girl, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised. Baochai has always been dignified and considerate, a typical boudoir girl. She allowed him to taste her, which obviously showed that she was deeply in love with him.

Seeing Baochai's trembling hands trying to button up her pink printed skirt, clumsily trying several times but failing, she chuckled and said softly, "Sister Bao, let your brother-in-law help you."

As for Baochai, now is not the right time to take her into the palace, so it is enough to just have a taste of her. There are many people in Lixiang Courtyard, so one still has to be a little cautious. He doesn't care, but he is afraid that it will be difficult for Baochai.

Hearing this, Baochai lowered her delicate head and said nothing. The hand had already been extended to her, what else could she say? She just looked at the slender, dexterous hand with her almond-shaped eyes, and her heart trembled slightly. It had just been extended to her, so how could it be extended to her again?

Shui Rong tied a button and her nose moved slightly, and the sweet fragrance came again. This unusual fragrance should be the magic medicine "Lengxiang Pills".

After a pause, Shui Rong asked softly, "What kind of incense is my sister using? It has a strange fragrance."

When Baochai heard this, Fengze's face turned slightly red. She had noticed before that her brother-in-law liked this smell very much and would come closer to smell it. The warm breath made her neck itchy.

Pursing her lips, Baochai said softly, "I don't really like using perfume, this should be the scent of Lengxiang Pills."

Shui Rong remained silent after hearing this. It was indeed Lengxiang Pills. Regardless of its medicinal properties, the fragrance was indeed pleasant. Even if Shui Rong was a master of flowers, he would not be able to find a second one like it.

Seeing Shui Rong was silent, Baochai thought that Shui Rong was interested in Leng Xiang Wan, so she explained, "Brother-in-law, I have been suffering from heat poison since I was a child. A bald monk gave me a magic recipe for Leng Xiang Wan. It requires 12 liang of white peony stamens in spring, 12 liang of white lotus stamens in summer, 12 liang of white hibiscus stamens in autumn, and 12 liang of white plum stamens in winter. Dry these four kinds of stamens on the spring equinox of the following year, mix them with the powder, and grind them together. Also, 12 qian of rainwater from the rainy day,

I have been taking this pill since I was a child, so I carry it with me."

As she spoke, Baochai's voice became lower and lower.

Shui Rong understood what he said. It was normal for her to have this smell on her body since she had been taking it since she was a child. In fact, the smell of "Lengxiang Pills" could be considered Baochai's body odor.

Shui Rong didn't know what to say when listening to Baochai talking about the ingredients of Lengxiang Pills. The strange fragrance was indeed pleasant, but it was a bit too complicated and seemed a bit "pretentious".

After a pause, Shui Rong said, "Sister, this 'Lengxiang Pill' is very rare. You have been taking it since you were a child. I have enough pills with me now. If you are short of it, I will ask someone to prepare some more."

The recipe of "Lengxiang Pills" is too complicated. Even if the Xue family is wealthy, it would be a lot of trouble to prepare it all the time. Since Baochai is his now, he naturally has to care about it.

When Baochai heard this, her heart couldn't help but warm up. She looked at the young man with her bright almond-shaped eyes. The lover she had chosen was indeed the right one.

After a pause, Baochai said softly, "I have more here. When you finish eating these, they will be delivered over there. There is no need to trouble my brother-in-law."

Shui Rong chuckled when he heard this. He had already taken this advantage, so there was no need to worry about it. However, Shui Rong did not say much. After all, Baochai was just suffering from heat poison. In his opinion, it was nothing more than excessive fire in the body, just like Shui Rong's excessive yang energy. When he brought Baochai to the palace in the future, he would take good care of her, and she would surely understand everything.

After fastening the buttons, Shui Rong held the beauty in his arms and said softly, "Sister Bao, the time is not right now. I will come to take you to the palace after some time."

Since he had taken this advantage, he naturally had to make a promise. Moreover, Baochai was so beautiful and charming that she was beyond compare. If he was guided carefully, she would surely be on par with Yuanchun. How could he refuse such a beautiful and charming woman?

Baochai heard this, with some shyness and joy between her eyebrows. She raised her clear and watery almond eyes and looked at the young man with charming eyes. She said softly: "Sister, you know that brother-in-law is doing this for my own good. If brother-in-law can have this heart, sister is already satisfied. I am not in a hurry."

Shui Rong nodded slightly. He had just gotten married and it was not appropriate for him to take a concubine. Besides, Baochai was Yuanchun's aunt's cousin. If she was brought into the palace and the news got out, people would gossip about her, which would make Yuanchun feel awkward.

Baochai is respectful and considerate, and can understand other people's difficulties, which saves a lot of worries.

Seeing the girl being well-behaved and sensible, Shui Rong reached out his hand to his bosom (his own bosom) and said with a smile: "Sister Bao, I brought you a string of scented beads. I hope you won't dislike it."

Baochai was secretly delighted when she heard this. Her brother-in-law brought her a gift, which showed that he cared about her. Her delicate face became even more beautiful. She looked at the young man with bright eyes and said softly, "Brother-in-law, don't worry. I don't like to bring these anyway."

Shui Rong understood that although Baochai came from a merchant family and was very wealthy, she advocated frugality and did not wear fancy clothes or have a head full of pearls and jade.

The original novel clearly states that Baochai does not like flowers, powder, or decorations. Not only does she not wear any ornaments, her living room is also like "a snow cave, with no toys at all." She also uses the words "Only when they are extremely plain do you realize that flowers are more gorgeous" in her poem to show that she regards natural and simple beauty as hers.

As for Baochai's current attire, her clothes were neither new nor old, and she had no fancy make-up from head to toe. The only luxurious thing she wore was a necklace with a gold lock on it.

This is a daughter who is good at staying at home.

It was just that this was troublesome, and that was not something to worry about, which made Shui Rong feel like he was getting something for free. He was not such a vulgar person, so he took out the scent beads and said in a gentle voice, "Sister, you are pure and refined, so vulgar things naturally don't go well with you. But this is a red musk bead, which can repel mosquitoes and eliminate summer heat. I know that sister is afraid of heat, so I found it specially."

Baochai's beauty does not need any accessories to embellish herself. Her natural and simple beauty is more touching. Those flowers and powders will instead cover up her natural beauty and make her look cliché. Perhaps this is why Baochai doesn't like to dress up.

The red musk beads were found by Shui Rong by chance in the storeroom of the royal palace. The red musk beads were just right for Baochai, so Shui Rong brought them to Baochai as a gift.

When Baochai heard this, the redness on her cheeks that had faded slightly reappeared. Her brother-in-law was praising her, and the scent beads had been prepared long ago. How could her brother-in-law know that she was afraid of heat? She remembered that when they first met, she had told him that she was suffering from heat poison. Could it be that her brother-in-law remembered it at that time?

Pursing her pink lips, Baochai replied softly, "Brother-in-law is thoughtful."

Shui Rong smiled and said softly, "Sister Bao, I'll put it on for you."

"Yes." Baochai responded softly, raising her snow-white arm to make it easier for the young man to put the scented beads on her.

Shui Rong didn't say much when he saw this. He reached out and grasped the girl's delicate hand, holding the red musk beads in his hand, and helped her put them on her snow-white arm. The brightly colored beads seemed to penetrate into her skin, making it more radiant. Shui Rong couldn't help but praise, "You look so pretty wearing it, sister."

When Baochai heard this, her delicate and beautiful face became even more beautiful. She looked at the red musk beads on her wrist with full eyes. This must be the token of love!

Chapter 146 Shui Rong: Why coax a widow?

Rongxi Hall, the main hall.

Coming out of Lixiangyuan, Shui Rong walked to Rongxitang with ease. At this time, Shui Rong sat in the first seat and greeted his father-in-law.

After a moment, Jia Zheng glanced at the middle-aged man beside him and introduced him, "Your Majesty, this is Fu Shi, whom I recommended to you last time."

When Fu Shi saw Jia Zheng introducing him, his heart was filled with excitement and he hurriedly said respectfully, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Shui Rong looked at Fu Shi, whose face was quite upright. He groaned for a moment and said in a clear voice, "I trust my father-in-law's vision. Since you are quite proficient in Daqian Law, you can work as a case filer for the Governor's Office and assist my father-in-law in handling the prison."

Fu Shi's eyes lit up when he heard this. Although the prosecution case was a low-ranking official job, in his opinion, it was a way to success, so he quickly agreed.

Shui Rong did not say much about this. He turned his gaze to Jia Zheng who was stroking his beard and said, "Father-in-law, have you heard about what happened in the Central Army Commander's Mansion?"

Even though this cheap father-in-law is an idle official, such a huge corruption in the Central Military Governor's Office, even if it just happened not long ago, with the power of the Duke's Mansion, he must have known about it at the first time, and he would not be confused!

Jia Zheng paused and frowned when he heard this. He thought for a while and said in a clear voice, "I have heard about the matter of the Right Commander of the Central Military Command, Marquis Haining, being jealous of others."

Well, Shui Rong was being too sentimental. It was not unfair that the Jia family was confiscated in the end.

Regardless of how Shui Rong complained in his heart, he still informed Jia Zheng about today's court meeting, which immediately made Jia Zheng and Fu Shi look stunned. They never expected that the matter would be so serious.

Fu Shi's heart moved. Since the prince took the initiative to talk about this matter, he must have other arrangements. After thinking for a moment, he asked carefully: "Prince, do you want Zheng Gong to take the position of judge?"

Shui Rong glanced at Fu Shi when he heard that. Regardless of Fu Shi's character, at least he had some vision, which was much better than his pedantic father-in-law. It would be a good thing to have him around to help.

Nodding, Shui Rong said in a clear voice: "That's right, I came here this time to invite my father-in-law to take office. Most of the people in the Governor's Office are suspected of corruption. After my father-in-law takes office, he must deal with them impartially and must not tolerate corruption."

Shui Rong's visit to the Duke of Rong's Mansion was not simply to send Xue Pan back, but also to get closer to Sister Bao, and secondly for business. Right now the Governor's Mansion was about to be reorganized, and a judge was indispensable. Letting Jia Zheng take the position immediately would also allow him to establish his prestige. This was also Shui Rong's care for his father-in-law.

Jia Zheng also understood at this time, and was eager to try, so he replied, "I understand."

Shui Rong looked up at Jia Zheng after hearing this, and after thinking for a moment, he said softly, "This is a time of trouble, I'm sorry to trouble you, father-in-law, to take care of me."

Although the person in front of him is his subordinate, he is also his father-in-law, so Shui Rong naturally cannot use a commanding tone.

Jia Zheng's face turned serious when he heard this. He had been wanting to do some serious work for a long time. Now that he had taken up the post, he was naturally full of energy. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this is my duty. Why should I worry about it?"

Shui Rong said no more when he saw this. Although Jia Zheng was pedantic, he was not without his good points. At least his attitude was acceptable.

After a pause, Shui Rong looked at Fu Shi again and said, "Fu Shi, you should help your father-in-law well. If you do a good job, you will get the benefits."

When dealing with subordinates like Fu Shi, they would simply use benefits to lure them. Although this cheap father-in-law has his merits, his shortcomings are also extremely obvious. A passion in the air can often do harm. It seems that Fu Shi is a man who knows what's going on. With him by Jia Zheng's side, some unnecessary things can be avoided.

Upon hearing this, Fu Shi couldn't help but feel delighted. The reason why he was willing to do this lowly task of prosecuting a case was because Jia Zheng was the prince's father-in-law, and the prince would certainly be paying attention to him all the time. Now it seems that he did not make a wrong bet.

At this time, Fu Shi was also full of energy and responded, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best to do my job."

Shui Rong nodded gently, and then said nothing more. He stood up and said, "Father-in-law, it's getting late, and I should go back. Please tell my mother-in-law that I will come to see her next time. Please don't blame me."

Now that the matter was done, Shui Rong didn't want to stay any longer, and there was no need to meet those women in the mansion.

Jia Zheng responded after hearing this, and he became more and more satisfied as he looked at Shui Rong's expression. His son-in-law was humble in nature, and was extremely polite to his father-in-law and mother-in-law, which made people feel at ease.

And from this, it can be seen that their daughter is highly valued by the prince in the palace. Otherwise, the prince would not treat her with courtesy.

Shui Rong didn't care and walked out of Rong Xi Tang with Jia Zheng and Fu Shi seeing him off.

As soon as he left Rong Xi Tang, Shui Rong saw a graceful figure walking on the corridor. The elegant and dignified figure was the pretty widow Li Wan.