Jia Cong had heard about Qinghua Tower from the servants of the Lin family. This matter really wasn't the reason for Jia Cong's naughty nature.
Originally, he and Jia Lian conspired to cause trouble for the officials of Yangzhou Prefecture and the children of those big families, and planned to set up a fishing trap to see if they could help Lin Ruhai.
Unexpectedly, when I inquired about the situation in Yangzhou City, I learned a shocking news.
There are actually rumors in Yangzhou City that Mr. Lin, the father-in-law and father-in-law, has an extraordinary relationship with the number one courtesan in Yangzhou, Jinse from Qinghualou.
This matter was so serious that even though Jia Cong was as curious as a cat living in his heart, he didn't dare to ask too much for fear of hearing something unspeakable.
After telling him about the beating he had just received, he realized the special nature of Qinghua Building and held his mouth tightly to refuse to answer Lin Ruhai's words.
"Oh, I heard Lin Fu say that you and Lian'er were asking about the Qin Lou Chu Pavilion in Yangzhou Prefecture. I thought you two were just curious, but I haven't seen you hanging out in the past two days. Is there something wrong?"
Although they only got along for two or three days, Lin Ruhai still figured out the personalities of his two nephews.
Bullshit is bullshit, skin is skin, but there is nothing wrong with it.
Even Jia Lian, the young master of the Hou family, has been busy helping himself with housekeeping these days, keeping everything in order. He has never even had a glass of wine, let alone visiting a brothel.
"Who said that? It wasn't me! I didn't! It was the second brother who asked me to find out!"
Jia Cong touched the back of his head and smiled: "My child heard that some young people in Yangzhou Prefecture are always making trouble for my father. I plan to join forces with my second brother to trap a few people and vent my anger on my father. By the way, I will keep those families busy for a while. Don’t let these people cause trouble for you while dad is recovering from illness.”
"Nonsense!"
Lin Ruhai laughed dumbly. Although he had no hope in the plans of the Jia Cong brothers, this filial piety was so valuable that it made Lin Ruhai, who had been alone all these years, feel extremely warm.
He pinched Jia Cong's face and said with a smile: "Your father and I will handle the outside matters. You and your second brother stay at home and don't go out and cause trouble."
"Dad, don't worry, the child won't get into trouble. The child is very familiar with deceiving people..."
Jia Cong didn't intend to stay at home. He and Jia Lian had already discussed this matter. How could he not make some noise if all the money was spent?
Seeing that Jia Cong had made up his mind, Lin Ruhai did not dissuade him too much. Anyway, as long as he and Jia She are here, the sky won't fall. It's okay to let the two children make trouble. The muddier the water in Yangzhou, the better it is for him.
At this time, the boy next to Jia Lian came to see Jia Cong. Lin Ruhai patted Jia Cong on the head and said, "It seems that the guests are coming. You and Lian'er will greet them on my behalf. Don't lose etiquette."
Jia Cong patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, dad, the kid knows what to do."
Before going out, Jia Cong exposed half of his brain in the door frame and asked with a smile: "What is the relationship between father and Madam Jinse of Qinghua Building? I plan to hold a banquet in Qinghua Building to entertain the young master of Yangzhou Mansion. Will you give me a banquet?" Daddy is causing trouble?”
Now Lin Ruhai laughed and scolded angrily: "What does it matter? I just go to listen to her singing occasionally. Gungun, you really deserve a beating. I will ask my uncle to beat you again later!"
…
There are many guests coming to the Lin Mansion today, ranging from Pei Weisheng, the Governor of Water Transport, to the third grade, Zhen Yingjia, the president of Jinling Tirenyuan, Tang Guangbiao, the prefect of Yangzhou, to the fourth grade, and to the six major salt merchants in the south of the Yangtze River, the Lu family, the Yang family, the Tan family, and the Sun family. The heads of the , Mo, and Bai families all came in person.
Almost all of these people brought the head wife and the young masters at home. Luxurious carriages stopped in front of the Lin Mansion one after another, and were welcomed into the house by Jia Lian and Jia Cong.
After putting on makeup, Lin Ruhai's face was pale, her eyes were sunken, and she seemed to be dying soon. Jia She, the uncle, looked sad, and the two brothers Jia Lian and Jia Cong also looked sad. It seemed that the entire Lin family felt desolate and sad for Pei Weisheng and others.
After coming out of Lin Ruhai's room, everyone sat in the front hall and drank tea.
Jia She handed over the six major salt merchants to Jia Lian for entertainment, and he went to the Lin family study with Pei Weisheng, Zhen Yingjia, and Tang Guangbiao.
As soon as Pei Weisheng entered the study, he said impatiently: "Brother Enhou, it's not that I insist on disturbing Mr. Lin's recovery. It's really the saint who is pressing hard. The whereabouts of the salt tax are still unknown. If you can't find it again, I will have to take it off." I’m going home to retire in this official uniform!”
Jia She looked in disbelief and looked at Pei Weisheng in shock: "What? Doesn't Brother Pei know that that batch of silver is now in a manor outside Huai'an Mansion?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhen Yingjia was shocked and Tang Guangbiao looked confused. Only Pei Weisheng was overjoyed and grabbed Jia She's hand and asked quickly.
"But is it true? I know nothing about this matter. Where did Brother Enhou get the news? Can you tell me? Whatever Brother Enhou wants, just say it, but I will do my best to achieve anything I can!"
At this time, Jia She was Pei Weisheng's reborn parent. Even if Jia She and he wanted to take the eighteenth concubine into their house, he would give it to Jia She without hesitation.
Holding back the greasy feeling, Jia She broke away Pei Weisheng's hand without leaving a trace. He glanced meaningfully at Zhen Yingjia, who was about to speak, and whispered, "It's a coincidence that I encountered a water bandit at the Huai'an Mansion Pier that day. During the attack, Habayashiro, who was sent by the saint to protect the gift given by the emperor, captured several water bandits alive. After the first trial, he actually found out the whereabouts of the lost salt tax..."
Now it was Zhen Yingjia's turn to be nervous. Zhen Yingzhen ran back to Jinling overnight and told him that the guard around Jia She was probably Yu Linlang. Unexpectedly, this thing turned out to be true!
It's over now, Habayashi Lang is a personal soldier of the Supreme Emperor, and I'm afraid he can't hide the salt tax and money.
This is how to do? Maybe in a few days, the imperial edict will arrive in Jinling, and the more than 100 members of the Zhen family may have to go to Caishikou!
Snapped!
Overjoyed, Pei Weisheng slapped his hand on the table. The sudden sound frightened Zhen Yingjia, who was in despair, and collapsed to the ground.
Pei Weisheng looked at Zhen Yingjia in confusion and asked curiously: "Huh? Why is President Zhen sitting on the ground?"
Zhen Yingjia's smile was uglier than her tears, and she said against her will: "I suddenly heard the news about the missing salt tax. I was so happy that my legs shook and I accidentally couldn't sit still..."
…
Many female relatives came today. Not only Tang Guangbiao's wife came with her daughter, but all the wives of the six major salt merchants came with their daughters.
As the only girl in the Lin family, Daiyu entertained guests in the back hall, accompanied by her two nuns.
The weather today is sunny and the autumn air is crisp. The courtyard is full of flowers. Several ladies led a group of flowers and flowers, accompanied by Daiyu, to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Lin Mansion's small garden.
Even though Daiyu is only ten years old and has been a bit timid due to her frailty since childhood, Daiyu has an unparalleled appearance and rare beauty.
The Lin family's style was so vivid in her conversation that the people in the garden did not dare to look down upon her. Some women even whispered that the rumors that the Lin family's daughters were poorly brought up were not true.
If such daughters are poorly brought up, then wouldn’t they all be vulgar and shameful?
While visiting the garden, there was a sudden noise outside the garden gate.
Daiyu frowned and whispered a few words to Grandma Wang. Not long after, Grandma Wang, who went to investigate, came back and whispered in Daiyu's ear: "It's the two young masters from the Yang family and the Tan family who are the salt merchants who want to break into the house." Come to the courtyard, Mr. Cong has already got the letter, and ordered the two of them to be taken down, ready to hang them in the front yard and give them a good beating!"
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