Originally, Jia Cong was about to leave, but Yuanyang invited him to the inner hall of Rongxi Hall.
The old lady was lying on the couch with an incomprehensible expression.
"Brother Cong, do you think our family can ask for a decree for your second brother Bao to get married?"
Um?
Jia Cong was a little confused, which one was this?
He asked doubtfully: "How old is Brother Bao? Besides, how can a grandson have the final say on such a big matter? You should discuss it with my father, Uncle Jing and Second Uncle."
The old lady shook her head stubbornly: "I'm asking you, what do you think? Princess and I don't dare think about it, but the princess can do it? You are now the favorite in the eyes of the Second Sage. Come and give me the details."
Ordinarily, according to the status of Rongguo Mansion, it would be reasonable for Master Baoyu to say so.
However, his family knew their own affairs well, and if Baoyu's character was really superior to his master, Jia Cong was really afraid that Mr. Bao would be eaten alive by the princess's house, given the golden branches and jade leaves of the old Liu family.
Jia Cong considered his words, and finally asked with a wry smile: "Old lady, my grandson may say something rude, but the temper of Brother Bao can really bear the life of the Lord?"
These daughters of the old Liu family are not to say that there are any scandals about their appearance, but most of them are powerful people, and they suppress the prince-in-law to death.
If Baoyu fell in love with the princess, how could all the warblers and swallows in the courtyard survive for three days, given his bad temper?
The rules of the Princess Mansion are not as relaxed as those of Second Master Bao. All the young ladies from nowhere go to the village to pull the plow and pick up dung balls!
Jia Cong asked directly, and the meaning was simple and clear.
The old lady was still reasonable at the moment, and sighed and said: "I also understand that Baoyu will not have any great future in this life. He does not like official career and economics by nature. I was worried that he would not live well in the future, so I originally planned to choose a job for him. It's a good marriage, but... alas... If I had known this, I shouldn't have been picky and picky. I might as well have settled on the third girl of Uncle Xiang's Mansion..."
With another long sigh, Jia Cong figured out what was wrong.
He asked tentatively: "But what did someone say? Or is someone making things difficult for you?"
Yuanyang spoke for the old lady, and Jia Cong was stunned.
"Third Master, the eldest princess of Deqing came to our house a few days ago and intentionally or unintentionally mentioned Second Master Tibao."
My Grandpa Tian, the daughter of the eldest princess of Deqing, Princess Tu who beats people with a whip when she has nothing to do?
Jia Cong's mind has begun to conjure up various ideas about Princess Tu's various postures of whipping Second Master Bao...
hiss!
It's so scary.
Jia Cong quickly shook his head, clearing his mind of all kinds of horrific scenes that were inappropriate for children.
"Normally, although the Tu family is not as good as ours, the eldest princess of Deqing is a golden branch and a jade leaf. Princess Tu is also a princess conferred by the royal family. If Baoyu has the status of a guest of honor of the princess, he will have a bright future in the future."
The old lady knew very well. She thought about it for a long time, but she never mentioned it openly. She was just hesitating.
What are you hesitating about?
I heard the old lady sigh deeply: "But Princess Tu's temperament..."
"I'm afraid that Brother Bao will be hung up and beaten by Princess Tu!"
Jia Cong was extremely confused and asked: "My grandson doesn't understand something. Our family just had such a trouble with the princess's mansion a few days ago. Why did the eldest princess Deqing mention Brother Bao?"
In fact, there was one thing that Jia Cong didn't dare to say. Baoyu was handsome. Everyone in the capital knew this. Both men and women in the Jia family were beautiful.
It can be said that Tu Siqi's eyes will never look down on the weak and weak Jia Baoyu.
The eldest princess of Deqing loved her daughter so much, how could she think of marrying her to Baoyu?
The old lady is mature and mature, so she naturally understands what Jia Cong means.
She glared at Jia Cong dissatisfiedly, but said nothing. He just explained: "The Tu family was too close to the Dongping Palace before, and the business in Liaodong is also inextricably linked to the Qian family. The palace is obviously going to take action against the Qian family, how can the Tu family not be worried? Nowadays, the discussion Holy Grace, which one can compare to ours?"
"I understand, this is to show my loyalty to His Majesty by asking for marriage!"
At the critical moment of the family's survival, everything about her daughter's happiness was put aside.
Baoyu has all kinds of shortcomings, and his identity is there.
The legitimate son of Ningrong Jia's family and the younger brother of the first of the four concubines, the Concubine Xian.
If the Tu family married their legitimate daughter to Jia Baoyu, it would be a clear sign that they were on the emperor's side...
However, it’s too late!
I don’t know what the eldest princess of Deqing thinks. She is the emperor’s biological sister, and her daughter calls the emperor uncle.
If you really marry Baoyu, will you call him uncle or brother-in-law after meeting the emperor?
Forget it, there's no way to sort this out.
"Just pretend you don't know anything about this matter. If you don't understand, just pretend it's nothing like this. The eldest princess of Deqing is in urgent need of medical treatment. Our family will not interfere with the affairs of the princess's residence and the palace."
The old lady was embarrassed and said: "But the eldest princess of Deqing has already invited Mrs. Ruyang Botai and Mrs. Linchuan Hou to come to the house twice to deliver messages. I am worried that doing so will offend others?"
Jia Cong thought for a moment and shook his head: "That Princess Tu has a fierce personality and is not a good match for Brother Bao. If the eldest princess's house invites people again, just say that the empress has given the family the reason for Brother Bao's marriage. Your Majesty has the final say. Based on our family's current status, you should be more relaxed. Among the officials and family members in the capital, you have the highest status and are not afraid of offending others."
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After finally coaxing the worried old lady to sleep, Jia Cong walked out of Rongxi Hall dumbfounded.
The mandarin duck who sent him out said: "The third master still has something to do. Recently, the master is busy with military affairs and can't take care of his family. Since the eldest princess of Deqing invited two ladies to come to the house to talk, the old lady was so embarrassed that she couldn't even sleep. Be practical..."
"What is all this? Is this worth embarrassing for an old lady?"
Jia Cong was speechless. The Jia family had declined in the past few years. Was the old lady scared? Where has her old dignity gone?
"Yuanyang, from now on, if anything happens in Rongxi Hall, come to me directly. The old lady is so old, she should live her retirement life happily..."
Jia Cong thought for a while and then warned: "You should pay close attention these days to see who has proposed marriage to Second Brother Bao. Your Majesty is planning to marry you. Our family is cooking under fire, and there will definitely be people who want to marry Second Brother Bao." . And the second sister and the third sister, you should also keep an eye on them."
Yuanyang bowed to Jia Cong and said, "I know this, Third Master, don't worry."
Jia Cong hummed, turned around and walked across the courtyard to the east.
At this time, all the courtyards of Rongguo Mansion were almost quiet, with only the personal guards patrolling around dutifully.
The full moon turned over the branches and hung in the sky, spreading her soft light. Jia Cong was filled with emotion when he thought about what he heard today.
Unexpectedly, Baoyu, who was worthless in the eyes of his second uncle, turned out to be a piece of cake in the eyes of others.
"That's right. Brother Bao was born into wealth. He is a relative of the royal family and has been honored for generations. How can no one care about him?"
Just as Jia Cong finished his soliloquy, he heard someone in front of him ask: "San'er, who is thinking about Baoyu?"
Monthly ticket recommendation ticket
I’ll stop here today and continue tomorrow.
(End of chapter)
