The golden afterglow climbed up the stone steps paved with bluestone step by step, climbed over the threshold, and jumped into the flower hall of Rongguo Mansion, elongating the two figures.
Jia Heng was explaining Jia Zheng on his own.
Suddenly, from the eaves of the corridor, a girl with an emerald-colored waistcoat, a ring bun, and an oval face walked quickly. She held up the hem of her skirt, crossed the threshold, and entered the hall. She said softly: "Uncle Heng, the old lady is here. The Qingtang has put food on the table and invites you to come with us for dinner."
It turned out that Jia Mu watched Baoyu take medicine and fall into a deep sleep, and then talked to Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Sister Feng and Li Wan.
At this moment, after thinking about it, he still had to comfort Jia Heng, who had just scolded Baoyu, and couldn't really let Baoyu go.
Of course, Jia's mother was annoyed with Jia Zheng, but she didn't call her.
Jia Heng said: "The old lady's place is also in a mess, so I won't go there. It's important to let Baoyu recover first."
At this moment, Sister Feng and Aunt Xue gathered around Jia Mu to persuade him. He went to listen to Jia Mu and Aunt Xue's words of explanation. There was nothing interesting about it. He might as well go back to accompany his wife, or spend some time with Xichun. Tell stories.
When Yuanyang heard this, his face froze and he hesitated.
Jia Zheng suddenly spoke at this time and said with a forced smile: "Brother Heng, you are tired after all this work. You have to eat before leaving."
Yuanyang said: "Yes, Uncle Heng, you have paid a lot of attention just now."
Hearing this, Jia Heng raised his eyes and saw Jia Zheng's forced smile. He could feel Jia Zheng's emotions to some extent. This was a request from a father or son, and he was the only one who had the weight to comfort Jia's mother.
Today, Jia Zheng, as a father, has lost all face.
Jia Heng thought for a moment, and finally couldn't bear it. He nodded and said, "Then I'll go to the old lady's place, and I'll have dinner too. I'm so angry that it's going to hurt me."
Jia Zheng looked grateful and said, "Brother Heng, go quickly. I'll sit here for a while."
Yuanyang said softly: "Uncle Heng, Second Master Bao has taken medicine and has fallen asleep."
This was said not only to Jia Heng but also to Jia Zheng. After hearing this, Jia Zheng's expression softened a little and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Jia Heng glanced at Yuanyang and his eyes flashed.
I have to say that this girl with an oval face has top-notch speaking skills and emotional intelligence.
Jia Heng followed Yuanyang, and the two of them walked along the corridor. At this moment, the golden sunset was reflected on the young man and Yuanyang.
Yuanyang glanced at the young man and said softly: "I have asked Uncle Heng to take a lot of trouble today. I remember that when I was a child, it was just like this. It was better in those years. In the past two years, the second master has grown older and is no longer easy to manage. .”
Jia Heng said: "The old lady is still too doting on her grandson. If she is so spoiled, I'm afraid she will harm him."
Telling some words to Yuanyang can be regarded as conveying it to Jia Mu.
Yuanyang nodded.
Rongqingtang
At this moment, Jia Mu was sitting on an Arhat bed, being comforted by Aunt Xue, Sister Feng, and Li Wan. Her face looked much better.
Mrs. Wang also wiped away her tears and just now arranged her makeup under the service of the maid. However, her face was pale and her eyes were still slightly red and swollen.
Not long after, Yuanchun and the maid came from behind the screen, carrying qins in their arms.
Jia Mu hurriedly asked: "Baoyu, how is it?"
Yuanchun's snow-skinned face was still stained with tears, and he said softly: "I just ate some porridge, and now I have fallen asleep. She Yue and the others are here, waiting for me at any time."
Mother Jia sighed, looked at Yuan Chun, who had a tired look on Wen Ning's eyebrows, and advised, "Don't worry, it's normal for a child to be beaten and beaten."
Yuan Chun sighed softly, sat on the embroidered pier with Tan Chun beside him, and said sadly: "I went to the palace not long ago, but I didn't expect Baoyu and him in the past few years, alas..."
At the end of the sentence, my eyes were red again, my heart was sad, and I was clutching the handkerchief tightly.
Somehow, at first he was beaten because of his younger brother, but now it seems to be for other reasons...
In fact, it was also because Baoyu's injury had stabilized that Yuanchun's worries subsided. He couldn't help but recall the gloomy look on someone's face just now, but he felt unreasonable panic and fear in his heart.
Tanchun quickly took the handkerchief and said softly: "Sister, it's ready."
At this time, Baochai pursed her lips and whispered softly: "Brother Baochai is young and has few governors after all. My cousin will just teach him from time to time."
She felt the same way, as she had a close relative at home.
Jia Mu nodded and said, "Bao Yatou is right. Big girl, don't be sad. Brother Heng will come over later. You and he will take more care of Baoyu from now on."
When Yuanchun heard this, his expression paused and he sighed deeply in his heart.
Hengdi, will he still take care of Baoyu? It's hard to say that even she was annoyed at this moment.
Jia Mu turned to Mrs. Wang and said, "Baoyu's mother, Baoyu can learn from this experience and gain wisdom. If you continue to control him, you must not hesitate to persuade him and turn his anger away." What do you think these little girls know about the little girls?"
Mrs. Wang lowered her eyebrows, or in other words, could only maintain a low posture, and responded: "What the old lady said is that if Baoyu makes a mistake in the future, I will just advise him. I was also angry at the time, and I will teach Baoyu a lesson later." .”
Turning to look at Yuan Chun, "Big girl, Jinchuan'er will stay with you for now. Wait for two days before letting her come over to serve me."
Yuan Chun pursed his lips and said softly: "Mom, I'll just let her take care of me from now on. After this happened, she was frightened beyond words."
Mrs. Wang thought for a while, nodded and said: "That's fine, don't scare her."
In fact, when Baoyu was beaten because of Jin Chuaner, Mrs. Wang inevitably had no resentment in her heart, but after being scolded by Jia Heng just now, how could she let it out now?
Jia's mother sighed softly: "Baoyu, mother, I'm not telling you, what Brother Heng said is right. If Baoyu makes a mistake, you punish him and keep chasing the maid away. It's not like a house that cares about the servants like us." What needs to be done, didn’t you chase the attacker last time? Fortunately, she is no longer angry. "
Then he added: "Xi Ren also came from my house. She has been serving Baoyu for many years. She has always been gentle and peaceful. Baoyu often talks about her good things."
These remarks were actually an opportunity to express dissatisfaction with some of Mrs. Wang's past practices.
The attacker behind Yuan Chun paused for a moment, glanced at Mrs. Wang, and hurriedly whispered: "It's hard for the old lady to still miss me. I'm usually clumsy, not good at etiquette, and I don't like the second master. Now follow me." It’s good for girls to learn some rules.”
When I saw what had just happened, I couldn't help but feel a little guilty in my heart.
Jin Chuan wanted to be an aunt, but she almost lost her life.
When Mrs. Wang demoted Xiren to a second-class maid, Baoyu felt sad for a long time.
Well, I also didn't dare to fart in front of Mrs. Wang, I just tried to comfort her with kind words for a while, and after talking for a while, I would ask for my grace again after my wife's anger subsided.
But not long after, Yuanchun left the palace and left to serve Xiren. Now that he was serving his eldest sister, Baoyu had no objection, so the matter was shelved.
Mrs. Wang glanced at the attacker out of the corner of her eye, with a hint of disgust deep in her eyes.
Her Baoyu is today because the maid from the old lady's house didn't guide her properly. Otherwise, why would this happen? Now he is choosing beautiful words to say.
People are like this. Although they are forced to bow their heads and admit defeat due to the situation, they are still unconvinced and will only resent others even more.
Seeing that Mrs. Wang was silent, Mother Jia advised again: "You, Brother Heng was right just now. Young Mu Ai is not worth anything. Just discipline him well and lead him to the right path. From now on, he will be a good person." An eunuch doesn't know who he will marry, and you, the mother-in-law, can't just look at him for the rest of your life, right?"
In the original work, Jia's mother used similar words to comfort Mrs. Wang, but it was an opportunity to ridicule Jia Zheng.
As soon as these words came out, Aunt Xue chuckled and continued: "What the old lady said is that when the son gets older, he has a daughter-in-law and forgets his mother. There are also people."
Jia Mu sighed, looked at Mrs. Wang, and said: "That's why we say that children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. When Brother Heng comes over, let Brother Heng take care of him. You don't have to worry too much. When you see Heng When did my brother hit Baoyu? Didn't he discipline him well? Last time he went to school and had a good time at school? There was also the eldest girl's marriage. Didn't he talk about it last time? It also fell on him. What? How much does he manage in Rong Mansion? There are also people outside the mansion, including Baoyu and his uncle, needless to say. "
Not far away, Tanchun, Xiangyun, Daiyu and Baochai were holding handkerchiefs and listening, most of them deeply impressed.
Jia Heng would never do anything without being taught, nor would he beat anyone.
Mrs. Wang could only nod her head and said, "That's what the old lady said."
At this moment, Lin Zhixiao's family whispered: "Old lady, Uncle Heng is here."
After hearing the words, everyone put away all their thoughts and looked intently, and saw the young man walking in with dignity, his face as calm as water, and there was no hint of happiness or anger.
Jia Mu hurriedly chuckled and said: "Brother Heng, please come over. I just told Baoyu's mother that you will have to take care of Baoyu from now on. I'm confused and fighting, and he still has to take care of me." I don’t know what’s wrong, how can you teach your son like this? Brother Heng, it’s better for you to take care of it from now on, Baoyu mother, don’t you think so?”
Mrs. Wang looked dull and said: "Brother Heng, Baoyu should have been disciplined. I tolerated him in the past, but I will never do this again. If you discipline him, I will feel more at ease."
When everyone heard this, they felt a little weird.
Jia Heng looked noncommittal and asked, "Where is Baoyu?"
At this time, Yuanchun also sat close, looked at Jia Heng quietly, and said softly: "Brother Heng, Baoyu has fallen asleep."
Jia Heng looked at Yuan Chun, was silent for a while, and said warmly: "Sister, don't be too sad."
In fact, he can still understand Yuanchun. Compared to Mrs. Wang, Yuanchun brought up Baoyu single-handedly and has sympathy for mother and son. Without his previous caring performance, Yuanchun is a little more scheming.
Well, he has no connotation. No one can say that Yuanchun's temperament is more gentle and maternal, but he is not unprincipled.
Is it possible that he still applauds and secretly gives thumbs up? Are these still siblings?
Hearing this, Yuan Chun's heart trembled slightly and his nose was sore. He almost couldn't shed tears again. The joy of surviving a desperate situation welled up in his heart. He tightly squeezed the handkerchief Jia Heng had given him earlier in his sleeve. , said softly: "Brother Heng, I have thought about it. When Baoyu is well, let him stay in the school. He will come back two or three times a month to avoid causing any trouble at home. Wait three or two years. It will be fine if you get a good name, start a family and start a career."
This is also the idea that Yuanchun has just considered. If school starts earlier, how can there be anything like today in the school?
As for the imperial examination achievements, this is actually a way to comfort myself or Mrs. Wang.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "That's alright."
Yuanchun felt relieved when he saw the young man's face softened.
Seeing this scene, Jia Mu was also completely relieved. Even Mrs. Wang endured the humiliation and remained silent, obviously afraid that Jia Heng would say anything else.
Just a moment later, Jia Heng said: "However, after the injury is healed, I'd better go to the ancestral hall to kneel and reflect."
Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang: "..."
Yuanchun was stunned, with a plump and beautiful face, a sad expression and clear eyes, but he was speechless.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "I will not call the clan elders. I will ask him to kneel down to the Second Ancestor Ning Rong, think about what went wrong, and write a 5,000-word self-examination."
Everyone looked at each other in shock when they heard this. What is this self-examination letter?
When Yuanchun heard this, he knew that the young man had made up his mind. For a moment, he felt a little confused and just pursed his lips tightly in silence.
Mrs. Wang's face was pale, her body was shaking, her heart was pounding, and she could hardly breathe.
She was so humbled, what else did he want from her? !
Feeling the firm will, Mother Jia's expression changed, and finally she sighed and said, "Brother Heng, if word of this spreads out, will it affect Baoyu's reputation?"
"After such a commotion, what kind of reputation can he still have? Besides, does Baoyu's reputation still need to be affected? Is there any room for decline?" Jia Heng said in a deep voice with an indifferent expression.
Jia Mu and Yuan Chun: "..."
Mrs. Wang: “???”
Baoyu's beating was a punishment from Jia Zheng, and the clan's punishment could only be to kneel down in the ancestral hall, otherwise it would not hurt or itch, and Baoyu would not have a long memory.
And he won't promise anything about whether Baoyu will have a parentage or not. After all, it still depends on himself.
Jia Mu was speechless for a moment.
Seeing that the young man had made up his mind, he sighed and said: "Well, Baoyu is still a child after all. You should take good care of him while he is still young. If you don't take care of him now, the older he is, the worse he will become. It's amazing, I think there are many worse things than this in the ordinary prince's family, but I see that he is usually filial and polite."
Aunt Xue said from the side: "The old lady said the same thing, it's better to take care of it from an early age."
This is to cover up as much as possible, wash the precious jade on the child, and downplay the impact of this matter.
Jia Mu added: "Our family is fine, but there are still things that are not very good, that do not make progress, that are not trivial, cats and dogs are all in there... that's all. They are all filthy."
At this point, Jia Mu tried her best to "be worse than dead" and try her best to find compensation for Baoyu.
I mean, our Baoyu is so young, what’s wrong with having a little fun with the maid?
Mrs. Wang frowned, knowing what Jia Mu said.
Jia Zhen from the East Mansion had been so good before, and there were some bad rumors in the East and West Mansions, and by the way, there was also Brother Lian.
When Mrs. Wang thought about this, she couldn't help but glance at Sister Feng, and she felt lucky that she was "unkind". At least her Baoyu didn't have this problem.
Besides, it’s common for men to be greedy for good colors. So doesn’t Uncle Heng keep two good colors in Dongfu? They are still a pair of sisters, so don't tell anyone about each other.
Sister Feng was a little uncomfortable at the side. For a moment, she didn't accept the words, and it didn't matter if she didn't. She was keenly aware of Mrs. Wang's complicated gaze, her face changed slightly, and she felt a little strange in her heart.
What kind of look is this?
Xiangyun looked confused and asked Baochai in a low voice, "Sister Bao, what did my aunt say?"
"You are so young that you can ask me anything. Who knows?" Baochai whispered.
As a veteran who had watched "One Hundred Species of Yuan Ren" when he was a child, how could Baochai not know the allusion of dividing peach and cutting sleeves? But at this time, just pretend not to know.
Jia's mother said again: "You can't be spoiled by a greedy cat. Baoyu is young, so he should kneel down in the ancestral hall."
Jia Heng picked up the tea cup on the side, his expression silent.
"Okay, let's not talk anymore. Let's have dinner. We have been making trouble for a long time and we are all eating together." Mother Jia greeted Tanchun, Xiangyun, Daiyu and Baochai who were talking together.
The words were divided into two parts. Just when Jia Heng went to Rongqing Hall for dinner, Jia Zheng stayed alone in the flower hall for a while, and his mood calmed down a bit. For a while, he felt hungry and thirsty in his stomach, and was about to get up.
However, at this time, a boy came over in a hurry and said in a low voice: "Master, the Chief Historian of Prince Zhongshun came here to ask for an audience. He said he came to visit the master."
As soon as these words came out, Jia Zheng looked stunned and felt a little confused.
Gein, the Jia family has no contact with Prince Zhongshun, and now he comes to visit, but he doesn’t know what the purpose is!
At that time, outside the gate of Jia's Mansion, Zhou Shun, the chief minister of Zhongshun King, looked at Rongguo Mansion with a gloomy look on his face.
It turned out that after Qi Guan'er escaped from Prince Zhongshun's Mansion, Prince Zhongshun's Mansion had been sending out servants for more than ten days. After several days of searching, they finally found clues about Qi Guan'er, which seemed to have some connection with Rong Guo Mansion.
Prince Zhongshun was furious and immediately sent the chief historian of Prince Zhongshun to Rongguo Mansion to ask questions.
In fact, if it was the Ning Mansion, King Zhongshun was still a little wary, but the Rong Mansion was much weaker. How could he allow the Rong Guo Mansion to abduct his actors?
Prince Zhongshun's palace chief Shi waited for a while, then followed the servant into the flower hall. The servant served the fragrant tea and retreated to the side.
Jia Zhengning frowned and said doubtfully, "I wonder why you are here?"
The chief historian of the palace was also a fifth-rank official, and he was already angry with the Jia family. Hearing this, he said in a firm tone: "I am not here to build Tan Mansion. I am just doing an errand under the orders of the prince. Please, old gentleman, for the sake of the prince, please give me a convenience, I will be very grateful."
When Jia Zheng heard this, he became more and more confused and asked, "I wonder what Chang Shi said?"
Zhou Changshi sneered and said: "There is a young lady in the palace who is called Qi Guan'er. He was originally staying in the palace, but after the first year of junior high school, he was not in the palace for more than ten days. The prince sent several waves of people to look for him, but he didn't find her. Well, if it's someone else, that's fine. This official Qi usually has a lot of thoughts on how to deal with my prince. I heard that he has a good relationship with the jade-bearing young master in your mansion, and he either hid it secretly or abducted him, please. If you bother me, I will tell you something, so that I can save your subordinates the trouble of running around and being punished by the prince."
Because Yuanchun of the Rong Mansion had not made a concubine, Zhou Changshi's words at this moment were even more rude than those in the original novel.
Direct presumption of guilt!
Of course, it was also because of the incident last time when Prince Zhongshun's son was detained by the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division that he had long harbored resentment.
After hearing this, Jia Zheng felt his eyebrows beating wildly, and he was inexplicably horrified.
Because according to what Jia Heng and Jia Mu said, Prince Zhongshun is almost the political enemy of the Jia family. Is this really a big deal?
Therefore, instead of looking for the jade immediately, he asked: "How did Chang Shi know that Quanzi knew the whereabouts of Qi Guan'er?"
After all, Baoyu had just been beaten, so it was unlikely that Baoyu would be brought over for questioning at this time.
Zhou Changshi sneered and said: "Qi Guan'er was given a sweat scarf by the prince. The sweat scarf was paid tribute to the court by the Queen of Qianxiang Kingdom. The Holy God gave it to my master as a gift from heaven. The master then gave it to Qi Guan'er. Qi Guan'er My son and your son are exchanging sweat scarves, they think they are close friends, but I'm afraid they are still tied around your waist at this moment!"
After hearing this, Jia Zheng finally couldn't bear it anymore and almost spurted out a mouthful of old blood.
The anger that had been suppressed started to surge up again, and there was even a hint of sadness.
This careless bastard!
It was just a matter of hanging out in the back house, but it was enough to attract the loyal and obedient actors of the prince's palace, and he still had such a close relationship with such actors.
Jia Zheng's face was pale, and his voice was trembling a little, and he said, "Your Majesty, wait a moment, I'll call someone."
At this time, no one could be summoned. I just asked Baoyu where he had hidden the person.
Seeing the trembling Jia Zheng, Zhou Changshi picked up the tea cup, a flash of sarcasm flashed at the corner of his mouth, and said: "Old sir, just leave."
The Jia family is just like this. Apart from the old man Heng, they only have one boy.
However, it is said that the young master who was born with a jade in his mouth is very popular with the old lady of Rong Mansion. Maybe this is the reason, but it is unknown.
