The filial son of the Red Mansion

Rehe, indeed, has a river that looks very hot in winter. There is a famous place called Chengde Mountain Resort, also known as Rehe Palace, which is indeed a good place in summer. But being exiled to Rehe is only slightly better than being exiled to Yili or Ningguta.

Jia Jing seemed not to have heard Jia Rong's words. He was still in a trance with his eyes never opened.

Jia Rong's eyes moved slightly, and he continued to probe: "The captain of the Shenwu Gate was originally a close confidant of the emperor, and his sister was named a noble concubine in the palace. He was also praised by the emperor for his bravery and saved the emperor's old friend. My grandson has been uneasy these days, and feels that this matter is not as simple as it seems. How can Prince Yi Zhong and Prince Yi Yong be dismissed from their posts for just one case? The emperor also punished the two princes to kneel in the Taimiao for one night because they did not actively save the emperor at the Shenwu Gate, and also handed them over to the clan affairs office for discussion and punishment."

In the dim and clean room, Jia Jing's eyelids twitched.

Jia Rong continued, "Now my grandson has been promoted to a higher rank and transferred to be the chief of Shunzhen Gate. I would like to ask for your advice, Grandpa. Is this a good thing?"

Jia Jing finally opened his cloudy eyes, looked at Rong Ge'er for a long time, and said, "How you treat the gatekeepers in the mansion is how the royal family will treat you. Go back and don't come here again."

There is indeed something wrong with this old man!

Jia Rong pondered over this for a moment, and looked at Jia Jing with a different look than before.

How do you treat the gatekeepers in the palace? Is that how the royal family treats me? I'm afraid this treatment is just a look.

Damn it, have I really become a gatekeeper?

Doorman, Mr. Rong?

Jia Rong bowed lightly and left the clean room, thinking to himself: When I get back, I will have someone conduct a thorough inspection of all the gatekeepers, whether they are servants from the outer house or maids from the inner house, and discipline them more strictly.

Jia Rong rode on the horse and looked at Shi Hui, who was leading the horse in front of him, for a long time.

I am not as successful in the palace as Shi Hui is in Ningguo Mansion. Last time Shi Hui wanted to marry Jin Er, I still felt it was inappropriate; now that the emperor has raised my title, it is actually just a symbolic honorary reward.

Zhou Yang was in a miserable situation. He died within two days.

Jia Rong was still resting in Ningguo Mansion when he heard the news. Soon he heard that the palace had issued a decision by the Imperial Clan Court that Prince Yi Zhong and Prince Yi Yong were stripped of their titles.

Outsiders can never get the truth of the matter. Those who know the truth, no one dares to speak it out.

Jia Rong didn't have the energy to figure it out.

Perhaps it was because the weather was too hot these days, not only did Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Tanchun and other girls seldom come to the east, but even Wang Xifeng and Ping'er were unwilling to come over recently.

Old Lady You did take Second Sister You and Third Sister You back for a while, but she went back to her hometown again these few days, saying that she had to take care of some household affairs, but no one knew what they were specifically.

Qin Keqing was pregnant, and Feicui led the maids to take good care of her. Every time Jia Rong came back in the evening, only Feng'er was there to keep him company.

As for Youshi, Jia Rong felt depressed whenever he thought of her.

In the morning, Youshi either chatted with Qin Keqing or took her for a walk in the west. In the afternoon, when Jia Rong came back, Youshi went to bed early again, not giving him any chance.

This holiday happened to be when the weather was mild and a little cooler, and Jia Rong was promoted to the rank of Shunzhenmen Shichang, so the two governments should celebrate.

Jia Rong came back from Xuanzhen Temple the day before and asked Feng'er to help him take a nice bath. In the evening, he began to plan what activities to do the next day.

That same night, both Jia families were immersed in joy. Jia Zheng was happier than Jia Rong and got himself drunk. When Zheng woke up in the middle of the night, he found Aunt Zhao sleeping next to him. The maid Caixia brought him some water. He drank a mouthful and felt his heart cool and refreshed.

Looking at Aunt Zhao's charming appearance while she was sleeping, he felt itchy in his heart and reached out his hand to tease her secretly.

Aunt Zhao sneered in a half-awake state, her eyebrows and eyes became more charming, and she raised her two jade-smooth arms and put them around Jia Zheng's neck. She raised her eyebrows and smiled, "What's wrong with the master now?"

Jia Zheng knew that this slut had just pretended to be asleep to show her blessing.

At that moment, the evil fire was even more intense, so there was no time to say anything else. Suddenly, there was a loud noise in the room. Caiyun and Caixia, the two maids, eavesdropped through the curtain and their faces turned red.

After half a cup of tea, the sound completely disappeared.

Aunt Zhao continued to serve silently. After a while, Jia Zheng was extremely proud. The charming girl smiled charmingly and nestled in Jia Zheng's arms like a well-behaved cat. She said faintly, "Rong'er in the east has been promoted to a higher position. This is a very happy thing, but I am not happy at all. Huan'er and Baoyu were practicing archery in the east, and everything was fine. But Baoyu was unwilling to go because of the hot weather. He also refused to let Huan'er and Lan'er go. Lan'er was very upset."

Jia Zheng was feeling happy, but when he heard this, he became annoyed again.

At that time, late at night in the Rongguo Mansion, Baoyu sneaked out of Qin Zhong's room and was caught by Xiren.

"What are you whispering about over there?"

"I just settled an account with him." Baoyu secretly looked at Qingwen, Sheyue, Qiu Wen and others who were lying outside the green gauze cabinet and found they were all fast asleep. He then pulled Xiren and sneaked into the green gauze cabinet, whispering again, almost waking up Qingwen, Sheyue and others outside the cabinet.

In addition to these people, there were actually a few other people in Rongguo Mansion who had not slept yet.

Xue Baochai was awakened by the heat, and her heart became more and more restless, as if the heat poison was about to attack her and she couldn't sleep. She just envied Qin Keqing for being so lucky, and she did nothing but was promoted twice.

Lin Daiyu didn't know what she was thinking about and couldn't sleep.

In the whole Rongguo Mansion, the two who slept the most soundly were Wang Xifeng and Li Wan. One was born bold and could sleep soundly no matter what happened; the other was deaf to everything and thought it had nothing to do with her.

On the second day, Jia Rong's great plan had not yet been implemented, but many people came to congratulate him.

He was busy dealing with things in Ningxixuan, so he could only let the women of the two mansions have fun on their own.

At noon, Jia Rong saw Jia Lian coming over, so he took Jia Lian to the clean room in the corner to talk to him secretly. Some things should be put on the agenda, otherwise Wang Xifeng would always stay in the west to be busy, and he would feel sorry for her.

Jia Yun came over again.

Jia Rong was overjoyed and hurriedly pulled him aside, saying, "Brother Yun, do you want a wife?"

Jia Yun came here to give gifts and curry favor with others, but he never expected to hear Rong Ge'er say that she wanted to give him a wife. He was completely confused.

The people around were also very surprised, wondering why Jia Rong said this to their faces.

Jia Rong waved his hands and said with a smile, "There is a maidservant in my mistress's room who is very smart and pretty, and is very trusted by my mistress. Now she is of marriageable age, and my mistress wants to find a good family for her because of the past relationship. But the housekeepers in the mansion heard about it and wanted to propose marriage for their sons. The housekeepers have made great contributions to the mansion, so I should also win them over. But my sister is a fairy-like person, and if she marries the housekeeper's son, it would be a waste of flowers. I just thought of this when I saw Yun'er. I just said it on impulse, please don't be offended, Yun'er."

Then he bowed again and said, "Everyone please sit down and pretend you didn't hear anything just now."

Chapter 139: Some are happy, some are sad

Although Jia Rong added a sentence at the end.

Jia Yun, Jia Qin, Jia Chang, Jia Ling and others all had their eyes shining.

Jia Rong saw everything and knew that they were all somewhat tempted. He immediately knew that these relatives from the back streets of Ning and Rong were not shy about marrying maids from the two mansions. In the original novel, Jia Yun also married a maid, and even Jia Qiang married a maid and an actress.

He was only busy arranging for everyone to drink, and did not mention Jin'er's matter. However, Jia Chang and Jia Ling could not hold back and secretly went to Jia Rong to inquire about the maid's name.

Jia Rong naturally said nothing, but just asked people to prepare return gifts so that Jia Yun, Jia Qin, Jia Chang, Jia Ling and other brothers of the same clan could return home happily later.

Ningxixuan in Huifang Garden is bustling, and Doufengxuan is even more bustling.

Although Jia's mother, Xing and Wang did not come today, Aunt Xue did come, and she, along with Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun, were the most active here.

Because Qin Keqing was pregnant and could not drink alcohol, Shi Xiangyun instigated Tanchun, Yingchun and other girls to toast Youshi.

Lin Daiyu was different from them. She only looked for Sister Feng, drank tea by herself but offered wine to Wang Xifeng. "When I first arrived at the mansion, I heard that Sister Feng and Rong were the closest. Now Rong's wife can't drink, so Sister Feng will take over?"

Wang Xifeng's eyes sparkled with something special as she refused, "We should show more respect to the hosts today. Rong's wife can't drink, and there's jadeite."

Lin Daiyu said, "How can I miss the wine of Feicui? Since they are all offering toasts, I won't do the same. I just want to drink with my sister."

Wang Xifeng couldn't refuse, so she had to drink it. But she felt strange in her heart and couldn't help looking at Daiyu a few more times.

Li Wan had consoled herself last night by telling herself not to be envious, but now seeing the excitement, she couldn't help but yearn for it. What would it be like if Lang Ge'er became successful in the future? Maybe it wouldn't be as lively as here, but it would be joyful enough.

The two girls, Tanchun and Yingchun, were not drinking wine, but they managed to get Youshi drunk.

Youshi was also very happy in her heart, and she accepted all the drinks. After a while, she drank too much and could only call Yindie, Fenger, Ruizhu and others for help. For a while, no matter whether the grandmothers, maids or servants were having fun together, the surrounding maids and nannies did not dare to persuade them.

Aunt Xue was the most kind and gentle person. Whenever she saw someone blushing or thirsty, she would just tell the maids to bring tea.

Xue Baochai, however, was like an outsider at this moment. She watched with a faint smile, but a burning feeling rose in her heart: When I enter the palace, the achievements I will make will definitely not be less than those of Rong'er.

It can be said that some families are happy and some are sad.

Zhou's family had already hung white banners, tied white silk in the hall, and hung white silk curtains across the house. Zhou's close relatives had gone to offer condolences, but unfortunately Jining Jiedushi Zhou Fu had not returned yet, leaving only his uncle Zhou Yang and his grieving mother to take care of the matter.

At one moment, a young eunuch came to the palace to announce the imperial decree.

Everyone in the Zhou family opened the middle gate to receive the imperial edict. They heard from the palace that Zhou Yang had made great contributions in protecting the emperor and was extremely brave, so he was posthumously awarded the title of Deputy General of Jiangning.

Everyone in the Zhou household expressed their gratitude, and the ministers in the court praised him endlessly, calling him the current emperor wise.

Zhou's uncle and mother were speechless, only crying. Later, another oral order was sent from the depths of the forbidden palace, and the people who brought the order were the crown prince and the fifth prince. After the two of them paid their respects, the fifth prince, in the name of Zhou Yang's contribution in protecting the emperor, took over the funeral affairs and sat in front of Zhou Yang's coffin to cry.

The Fifth Prince's voice of grief was louder and more painful than that of the Zhou family.

All of Zhou's relatives were moved by the royal grace and thought that the Fifth Prince coming here to cry was the emperor's order.

When the news spread to the palace, Emperor Longtai's mouth twitched inadvertently.

Xia Shouzhong was frightened by this expression and almost asked the eunuch to go to the Empress Dowager to plead for mercy. He hurriedly said, "The Fifth Prince is weak."

Emperor Longtai asked coldly, "Prince, have you come back?"

"Never!"

In Rongguo Mansion, Jia Zheng put down the chess piece in his hand and said sinisterly, "When Baoyu comes back from school, ask him to come to the outer study."

After hearing this, Jia Huan bowed respectfully to Jia Zheng and left the outer study room with great joy. He said to himself, "I'll let you fight in the school and let you be beaten to death by the master."

It turned out that something happened in the Jia Family Charity School today.

The Jia Family Charity School was called a charity school because it was established by the two lords Ning and Rong in the past. They were afraid that the disciples in the family would not be able to hire a teacher, so they could study here. The Ning and Rong families also set rules that all students could receive silver subsidies and eat for free at noon at the charity school, and all expenses were paid by the family.

Therefore, the academy was full of the children of the Jia family and the nephews and nieces of some relatives. As the saying goes, "One dragon has nine kinds, and each is different." With so many people, it is inevitable that good and bad people will be mixed, and some low-class people will be among them.

Since Baoyu and Qin Zhong came, they were both as pretty as flowers. Everyone saw that Qin Zhong was shy and gentle, blushing before speaking, timid and shy, like a girl; Baoyu was born to be humble, humble, considerate, and talk in a lingering way. Therefore, the two of them became closer, and it was no wonder that the classmates became suspicious. They wentssiping behind each other's backs, and the rumors filled the study room.

Xue Pan, who lived in a remote area, was also studying in the charity school. A few days ago, Jia Yuan's mother had asked Feng Jieer to ask Xue Pan for an explanation. Xue Pan paid some money for this and also stopped being so frivolous for a while. Now he rarely came to the school. Qin Zhong, however, gradually became familiar with them and inevitably made some friends. He started to flirt with a girl nicknamed "Xiang Lian".

Today, the two of them used the excuse of going to the toilet to talk in private, but unexpectedly they were caught by Jin Rong.

Jin Rong accused the two of them of secretly pasting sesame cakes, which made them very angry, and they went straight to complain to Jia Rui.

Jia Rui is the grandson of Jia Dairu, the owner of the school. Although he is in charge of the charity school, he is a man of no manners, greedy for money and lustful. In the past, Xiang Lian was the favorite of the dull bully Xue Pan, and Jia Rui also wanted to get some money from Xue Pan, but Xiang Lian never said anything good for him, so he held a grudge against her.

Now that Xiang Lian came to him to complain, and hearing what Jin Rong said about sticking sesame cakes, his face darkened and he didn't dare to say anything to Qin Zhong. He could only scold Xiang Lian.

Jin Rong was very proud and kept talking about Qin Zhong and Xiang Lian kissing and making love in the backyard, and plucking the grass roots to see who was taller, and whoever was taller would have the first turn.

Who would have thought that Jia Qiang heard this? How could he be willing to allow someone to bully Rong'er's brother-in-law?

He pondered for a moment, "Jin Rong, Jia Rui and his gang are all relatives of the two families. Now that Rong Ge'er is the head of the clan, everyone knows that Rong Ge'er and I have been close since childhood. If I stand out, it will damage Rong Ge'er's reputation. If I do nothing about it, such rumors will make everyone feel unhappy. Why don't I use a trick to subdue them and stop them from talking without losing face?"

After thinking about it, he called Baoyu's servant Mingyan on the pretext of going to the toilet and provoked her with a few words.

Mingyan rushed over, grabbed Jin Rong by the collar, and started cursing him, "fuck into the flesh", "fart", and "a bunch of shit".

The foul language frightened all the young men in the room and they stared blankly.

Jia Rui hurriedly shouted, "Mingyan, don't act wild!"

Jin Rong's face turned yellow with anger, and he said, "Rebellion, rebellion! How dare a slave like you do this? I will only tell your master." He then reached out to grab Baoyu and Qin Zhong and hit them.

At this moment, an inkstone flew from behind Mingyan's head, but fortunately it missed and fell on the desk of Jia Lan and Jia Jun.