The filial son of the Red Mansion

Near Ningrong Street, next to the second courtyard where Jia Qiang lived, it was quite lively tonight.

Jia Lian was lying in his new house, feeling emotional. He finally didn't have to spend all his time in the outer study. Although the outer study was also a very good place, with all the utensils and a warm room, it was still not as good as his own courtyard.

This small courtyard is private property. No matter what you do in it, the masters and ladies in the mansion will not find out.

When Jia Lian saw two pretty maids coming in, he quickly pulled one of them into his arms and asked, "My dear sister, what's your name?"

There are also etiquettes for addressing maids.

For example, if you are a maidservant of an elder, you can just call her "sister" no matter how old she is. If you are an older maidservant of an elder with a higher generation, you can call her "aunt". If she is married, you can call her "mammy".

The two mansions were doing quite well in this regard, as there were few maids who could become aunts. The maids around the masters were usually sent away or given marriages after they turned 18. Even if they were not given a marriage, they would be released from the mansion for free marriage leave when they were in their twenties.

Therefore, every few years, there would be arranged marriages in the mansion, and maids would be allowed to marry out of the mansion.

Jia Rong and Feicui spent a very happy night in Conglu Hall. Early the next morning, Feicui had her hair done up by the maids, and then went to Qin Keqing to pay her respects and serve her tea.

Qin Keqing was very satisfied and took Feicui to Youshi.

You was also very fond of the gentle character of jade.

It was only when Jia Rong arrived at the outer mansion hall and asked Lai Sheng and Shi Maode about a few things that he learned that Jia Lian's yard had been completed and the wheat rent from Ningguo Mansion had been collected. Then, someone's family or residence had sent an invitation to a chat.

I asked if there was anything important involved.

Jia Rong understood what was going on and wanted to send everyone away.

Shi Maode hesitated for a while, and waited until all the housekeepers left before saying, "Master, please be merciful. I heard that a group of maids have been released from the mansion recently."

Jia Rong immediately understood what he meant and said with a sidelong glance, "You are a released maid, go and ask for marriage yourself, do you still want me to arrange a marriage for you?"

Shi Maode now has two sons, one named Shi En and the other named Shi Hui. Shi En is now in charge of the purchase of utensils in Ningguo Mansion, while Shi Hui is responsible for accompanying Jia Rong on his outings. Shi Maode said, "I heard that Miss Jin'er in the Madam's room was also going to be released, so I took people to her house to beg for my son, but they didn't like him. I had no choice but to come to you, Master."

"I can't make the decision on this matter. I'll just say a few good words for your son in front of the lady later."

Jia Rong pondered.

If it was an ordinary maid, they would agree to it. But Jin'er was the head maid in You's room, so she couldn't marry into the Shi family. The Shi family was relying on themselves to be like fish in water in Ning Mansion, and if they married You's head maid, wouldn't it create another Lai family for the descendants of Ning Mansion?

We cannot allow any one servant to become powerful.

Seeing Shi Maode's happy face, Jia Rong just sent him away, thinking in his heart that he would ask Youshi to find a decent girl in the mansion to marry Shi Hui. As for Jin'er, she was the head maid in the madam's room after all, so if her family had their own goals, it was up to them.

If not, remember that Jia Yun doesn’t have a wife yet!

Why not just act as a matchmaker for Jia Yun and win him over? !

After asking about external affairs, Jia Rong went to Youshi's courtyard to pay his respects.

After entering the room, Youshi was sitting alone and had not yet gone to marry her. Qin Keqing, Feng'er, Ruizhu and others took Feicui to the West Mansion to pay their respects to the old lady.

She seemed to be waiting for Jia Rong on purpose. Seeing that Rong Ge'er had regained his former vitality, the inexplicable tension in her heart was relieved, and she sighed softly: "What happened a few days ago? Your wife was nervous for half a month."

Jia Rong simply sat down beside her, held Youshi's hand, and said gently, "Perhaps she just couldn't get used to the constant back and forth between home and the palace. She's fine now."

You looked outside nervously, but couldn't shake off Jia Rong's big hand. She said guiltily, "Fei Cui also did my hair, and just now she offered me tea. When I come back from the west later, I should prepare a banquet to show my respect to the old lady."

Jia Rong said, "Madam, please discuss this matter with your wife. Madam, will you go west later?"

"Of course I have to lie down, but it's not polite for your wife to come out." As Youshi was speaking, she suddenly saw Yindie, Wan'er and Jin'er come in. Her heart suddenly tensed up. Her hands were stiff, and she was anxiously thinking: Why don't you let go? Let the maids see it.

Jia Rong also saw Lai Yindie, Wan'er and Jin'er.

Needless to say, Yindie has a coquettish and shrewd look on her face; Wan'er is a little younger, but also has a pretty face; Jin'er is the oldest and has the most stable temperament.

He felt the struggle in his hand, but he didn't let go. Seeing that the three maids close to Youshi didn't show any unusual expressions, he held Youshi's hand with both hands and said softly, "Just now, the housekeeper Shi from the outer house came to me on behalf of his son, saying that he has fallen in love with Sister Jin'er in the Madam's room."

The three maids saw him holding the mistress's hand, so they didn't think much. But after hearing this, Yindie and Wan'er looked at Jin'er's face, but Jin'er was staring at the mistress's face.

Seeing the maids' reactions, Youshi realized that she was too cautious. She couldn't help but look at Jin'er and asked, "How did you respond to him?"

Jia Rong said, "The Shi family father and son are capable, but they are a little impatient to ask me for help now. I just said that I can't make the decision myself and I have to ask Madam. Does Madam have any plan in mind?"

While gently rubbing Youshi's slender fingers.

Youshi didn't dare to make a big move, she could only grit her teeth secretly and keep her face decent. But she was a bodhisattva, never caring about the servants in the house, and she didn't consider the marriage of her maid Jin'er. Now that Jin'er was old, she just remembered that she should be released.

She pressed her knees together tightly, feeling that this bastard was no longer satisfied with just quietly rubbing her fingers, but even had his fingers secretly moving downwards to do something naughty.

You looked up and asked, "What does Jin'er think? What does your family think?"

Jin Er couldn't come back, so she just whispered, "Everything is up to the Madam and Master."

Jia Rong understood a little after hearing this. He said, "Sister Jin'er is the wife's wife after all. How can the boy from the Shi family be worthy of you? In my opinion, many of the relatives in the back streets of Ning Rong have not yet married. Let's spread the news these two days to see if there are any relatives who are interested. If there are, our mansion will prepare a dowry for you. Do you think this is feasible?"

Jin'er is beautiful and is the maid of Lady Zhen of the East Mansion. The East Mansion also provides her with a dowry.

Not only the guys in the back street of Ningguo Mansion would be tempted.

Jin'er was also happy to hear this and nodded with a blush on her face.

If she married a housekeeper in the mansion, she would still be a slave, but if she married a relative in the back street, she would be the mistress of the main wife. Although she could not live a life of luxury, she had a close relationship with the wife in the east and would have many opportunities in the future.

When Youshi heard this, she knew that Jia Rong had already chosen someone in mind. She also felt that Rong'er's behavior would make her look good, so there was no reason to refuse. However, Rong'er's private trickery in front of the maids made her heart pound, as if she was guilty of a thief. She suppressed her shame and said, "You can make the decision."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved and he had gained some advantage, Jia Rong stopped and said goodbye.

In the West Mansion, Lin Daiyu would raise her eyebrows and glance whenever she heard someone coming from Jia's mother's courtyard, but she was disappointed every time. When Youshi came, she still didn't see Jia Rong, and she felt even more disappointed.

No one noticed her expression, they only heard Youshi say, "Two tables of banquets have been prepared in the east, please come and have a look, old lady, ladies and grandmothers."

"Everyone says that Zhen'er's wife is not good at talking, but I think she is not bad at all. I just gave jade and some gifts to the maids, and now you are inviting me to go. Are you expecting me to pay again? No, no, you sisters-in-law and the girls should go."

Grandmother Jia laughed and asked, "Why didn't Rong come today?"

Youshi replied, "Rong'er just came back from the palace yesterday and had some external affairs to deal with. She should be with Master Lian now, and she has a banquet to attend at noon."

It turns out he was away for something!

Lin Daiyu thought silently in her heart.

The old lady smiled and said, "Their brothers are not as good as us. They have to go out for social activities."

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng quickly winked at Qin Keqing and said, "I think Rong'er has become too proud. After returning from duty, he didn't even come to pay his respects to the old ancestor who loves him the most. I must find a reason to punish him."

Qin Keqing saw the look in Feng Jieer's eyes and knew that she was sacrificing herself for justice, so she quickly said, "Master was thinking of coming to pay respects to the old ancestor this morning. I guess you are thinking of coming back from outside later and then come to the west to pay respects to everyone one by one."

Seeing Qin Keqing's nervous look, Jia's mother glared at Fengjie unhappily and explained with a smile, "I just haven't seen Rong boy for a long time. Don't listen to your Second Aunt Lian's nonsense. Which of the brothers and masters in the mansion doesn't have social engagements outside? It's a good thing to have social engagements. Your Second Aunt Lian is the best at instigating. Sooner or later, someone will restrain her and give her a few slaps in the face."

Wang Xifeng laughed and said, "My grandson is speaking up for our grandfather, but he punishes me. Isn't that unreasonable?"

"Go away, I can't win your argument. You even made a black ground into white. Daughter-in-law Zhen'er, have a few more drinks with this poor guy later to shut her up."

But Lin Daiyu saw clearly that Sister Feng was not trying to instigate others, but was deliberately trying to bring trouble upon herself and then to pick on Rong Ge'er.

She was quite bold and everyone could tell that she was speaking well of Rong Ge'er.

Daiyu's eyes were shining secretly, and when she saw Qin Keqing's grateful look at Fengjie as a child, she couldn't help but be surprised again.

What happened?

Others could see it, and most of them thought that Sister Feng had a close relationship with Jia Rong and his wife. Only Mrs. Wang frowned secretly and became more and more dissatisfied. But seeing that everyone had left together, Mrs. Wang couldn't say anything at the moment, and she would reprimand Wang Xifeng when she came back.

The Ningguo Mansion's banquet today was just a small banquet for Feicui. In addition to Wang Xifeng, Li Wan and several other girls, there was another table with Ping'er, Yuanyang, Amber, Suyun, Caixia, Yuchuan'er, Sheyue, Xiren, Zijuan and other maids.

Yuanyang and Amber were close to Lady Jia and had a close relationship with Feicui. They came on behalf of Lady Jia. Caixia and Yuchuaner came on behalf of Lady Wang. Sheyue and Xiren were maids in Baoyu's room. They had a close relationship with Feicui and came today after hearing the news.

Jade is extremely happy and proud today. A cloud seems to be flying on her cheeks, and she looks so tender and beautiful that she is more beautiful and gorgeous than ever before.

All the ladies, young girls and maids in Dou Feng Xuan were teasing her, making the place very lively.

When Jia Rong returned home, many of the maids were drunk. Even Li Wan, the taciturn widow, had drunk herself to the point of flushing for no apparent reason.

Wang Xifeng took advantage of a break in the banquet to call Qin Keqing to Tianxiang Tower for a talk.

Qin Keqing was a soft-hearted person and had drunk a lot of wine, so she just listened to the lecture without refutation. When she heard the news that Master Xiaorong had returned, she said sullenly, "How about Auntie talk to him?"

Wang Xifeng sent a maid to call Jia Rong and said, "Go back and accompany the girls. We must put an end to his future thoughts now!"

So Qin Keqing went back to Doufengxuan to play cards and chat with the grandmothers, girls and maids who were not yet drunk. Lin Daiyu frowned because she did not see Wang Xifeng, and when she noticed Rong Ge'er passing by, she suddenly became suspicious.

"Where is Rong going?"

Chapter 127: You Erjie was completely persuaded

Lin Daiyu was still hesitating whether to go over and take a look.

Jia Rong had already entered Cong Lu Tang and found that Wang Xifeng and Ping'er were completely overthinking.

Would he be the type to pretend to be profound whenever there is nothing to do, and then fool everyone into agreeing to let him take a concubine?

How can it be!

No matter how deep he pretends to be, Wang Xifeng and Qin Keqing will not agree to his favorite target. For example, will Wang Xifeng agree to Xue Baochai? Will Qin Keqing agree?

Isn't that a waste of time?

No need!

Totally unnecessary.

Rong Ge'er chuckled and watched Wang Xifeng lying on the couch. From then on, the romance had its best interpretation. He walked over, rubbed Feng Jie'er's shoulders, and chuckled, "I am a greedy person, but the best women in the world are already by my side, so how can I be interested in other women?"

A man's mouth, a liar.

The cool breeze blew in from the window, and a cold smile filled the room. Wang Xifeng lay on her side, and said coldly, "Aren't you men all the same? The one who just got it is definitely the best! The one who hasn't got it yet is better than the one who just got it. It never stops."

"Are you feeling uncomfortable here?" Jia Rong's hand slowly moved from Feng Jie'er's shoulders to the back of her neck. Her delicate skin gradually became hot under this caress.

Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes sadly.

This bastard always changes the subject when he mentions this, and I can never do anything about him.

Feng Jieer felt her shoulders relax a little, and she hummed lightly, not mentioning how to clean up. She asked, "Why is the method different this time?"

Jia Rong had a lot to talk about regarding this matter.

"You don't know what's going on at Shenwu Gate. Although it's the back door of the Forbidden Palace, there are only a few people passing by every day. Either the eunuchs from some palace are delivering letters, or someone from some family is delivering something to the palace. Most of the people who come and go are eunuchs, and occasionally there are a few imperial doctors and the like. When I get bored, I chat with them, and occasionally I get some secret recipes for maintenance, or some leisure books."

Wang Xifeng enjoyed the obedient service of the bastard, which was indeed much more comfortable than when he was secretly doing mischief. She snorted, "You guys are free."

"It's more than idle, it can be called boring and depressing. Apart from guarding the gate, patrolling and inspecting, I can only stay in the dormitory during rest time. They play cards, but I don't have that interest, so I just go around talking to people. Now the guards on the same duty are getting annoyed, and the eunuchs who often come and go are almost getting annoyed with me." Jia Rong chuckled.

She asked Ping'er to bring up a pillow, and told Wang Xifeng to lie down with the pillow placed under her neck.

He reached his hands into her clothes and rubbed Feng Jieer's shoulders carefully. He chuckled and said, "Talking to the eunuchs in and out of the palace is not completely useless. I have heard about the whereabouts of my eldest aunt in the past few days."