Returning to Rongguo Mansion, Jia Lian first went to see Jia Zheng and handed him Lin Ruhai's letter of recommendation. Jia Zheng also asked about Yangzhou and his party, and then Jia Lian withdrew and came to Rongqing Hall in the west.
There are many talented people in the Rongtang. Sisters Daiyu and Sanchun have just recognized each other and are gathering around to say hello and communicate with each other. They were chattering and stopped when they heard the sound of Jia Lian coming in.
"I've met the old lady and the two ladies."
As soon as Jia Lian stepped forward and bowed, Jia Mu shouted with a smile and praised: "It's been a hard work for you this time. I just heard what they said. This time, you are not lazy at all. Lian Yu Your son and her father are full of praise for you, it’s really rare.”
Hearing Jia Mu's joke, Mrs. Wang and others all laughed slightly.
Jia Lian also took advantage of the laughter and responded: "Look what the old lady said, my grandson has never dared to be lazy in the tasks assigned by the old lady."
Wang Xifeng was heartbroken after not seeing Jia Lian for so long. As soon as Jia Lian came in, her eyes never left him.
The heartless one seems to be handsome again...
She stood next to Jia Mu and said with a smile: "I can help him testify on this point. He has always pushed aside other people's affairs as he can. Even the matters that the master and his wife asked him to do, he often delegated it to me. Only the errands given by the old lady, he rushes to complete every time. Not only does he not pass them on to me, but he also seems to be afraid that I will take away his credit."
Wang Xifeng complimented him so much that Jia Mu laughed even more and cursed: "You two young men are singing and singing in front of me. What kind of person is he? I knew it from the moment he fell from his mother's womb, and he still wants to fool me."
"Ha ha……"
What Jia Mu said was so humorous, especially for the young one. She laughed but felt embarrassed at the same time.
Jia Lian didn't care. His six-seven-foot body stood upright, looking a little calm and calm, letting others make fun of him.
Jia Muxu glanced at Jia Lian, nodded secretly, and went out to do something important, which seemed to be a little different.
"I heard that you bought some Jiangnan wine for your eldest master. What, did your eldest master reward you with anything?"
Hearing Jia Mu's question, Jia Lian sighed, "Don't mention it, the eldest master is very flattering to me."
A large family gathers together every day, and there are not enough topics to talk about. In fact, it is very boring. Therefore, whoever can arouse everyone's interest can attract everyone's attention.
Sure enough, when everyone heard what he said, they all looked over curiously.
Jia Mu also asked, "Why is it that he doesn't like the wine you bought?"
"Not really, it's just that the eldest master invited a wandering Taoist priest from somewhere. I happened to bump into it when I was in Nanjing City, and I was defrauded of a tael of silver by him. Now I see that he defrauded our master. Naturally not angry.
But the master didn't believe anything he said. When he saw me talking back, he kicked me twice. "
Jia's mother looked a little unhappy. Jia She left a good official without doing anything, and now he is imitating Jia Jing of Dongfu and following those Taoist priests. This is really hard to make her happy.
After all, it was not easy to criticize Jia She in front of the whole hall of grandchildren, so he ignored it and said: "It seems that you have really grown up after a trip to the south, and you dare to talk back in front of him. You only got two kicks." Seriously, have you forgotten that he beat you so hard that you couldn't get up for half a month?"
Everyone just laughed when they heard this, but Daiyu looked over in surprise.
Why, for someone like Brother Lian, his father is still so strict with him?
Speaking of Jia She, Jia Mu remembered that Daiyu had come all the way to meet her two uncles, so she arranged for Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang to take Daiyu to meet Jia She and Jia Zheng.
As soon as they left, Jia Mu looked at the remaining people, smiled and said to Jia Lian: "Why are you going to the south? You only want to bring good things to your master, and you completely forget about me?"
"Old lady, if you forget, no one will dare to forget your ancestors, right?
It has been prepared for a long time, but I just came back and haven't had time to deliver it.
Not to mention the old lady, even my sister, the third sister, the fourth sister, and others also participate. "
"This is decent."
The Sanchun sisters on one side started talking happily when they heard that Jia Lian had brought gifts for them.
One of them, Tan Chun, stepped forward and asked, "I wonder what the second brother Lian brought us?"
Jia Lian turned around and finally saw the little sisters Sanchun up close.
The largest one is only about the same size as Xiangling. Her skin is slightly plump, her cheeks are freshly peeled, and her nose is greasy. At first glance, she is a very gentle and beautiful girl. This is his sister, Jia Yingchun.
Next to her, there was a very young one, probably only five or six years old. Although he was short in stature, he was dressed in furry clothes and had a chubby little face. He looked soft and cute. This was Xichun.
Finally, there was Tanchun standing in front, staring at him with a smile on his face.
This girl has had a different character than others since she was a child:
Slender shoulders, slim waist, long figure, duck-oval face, handsome eyes and trimmed eyebrows, looking forward to the sky, the essence of literary talent, and forgetting the vulgarity of the world.
With just one glance, these beautiful words popped into Jia Lian's mind.
Being stared at by Jia Lian, Tan Chun was a little annoyed, stamped his feet and said angrily: "Second brother Lian, what do you think~"
Putting aside his lustfulness, Jia Lian has always been the one with the best heart and the most upright views among the men of his generation.
Therefore, the sisters in the family still had a good impression of Jia Lian. However, after Jia Lian got married, he saw them less and less and gradually became alienated.
"When it comes to the gifts I have brought for you, there are so many. I can't tell you for a while. If you are anxious to see them, don't worry about going to my courtyard. I don't dare to tell you anything else, except for my ancestors' share. , other things, you can pick whatever you like, take whatever you like."
Jia Lian said this, which made Tanchun feel a little embarrassed.
Everyone else laughed: "Second Master Lian is indeed getting better at doing things and becoming more generous."
Only Wang Xifeng muttered: That's all my money...
Jia Mu hugged Xichun and said with a smile: "Since he said that, don't be friendly with him. Just go to his yard and pick him out. If he regrets it, you can come back to me and I will help you spit in his face!" "
After laughing, Jia Mu said to Jia Lian: "You are tired enough, so you don't need to stay here with my old lady. Go back and rest."
Jia Lian accepted the order and resigned. After all, Tanchun and the other three were educated in everyone's rules, and they were very sensible and had no intention of following Jia Lian's lead.
But Xiang Ling, who was beside Wang Xifeng, saw Jia Lian was leaving and immediately followed him silently.
Seeing Wang Xifeng staring at the backs of Jia Lian and Xiang Ling, Mother Jia shook her head and said, "You can go down too. It's all my fault. You two have been separated for so long. I'm not sure how you can complain to me. You're still reserved right now." Now that you are here with me, it becomes more and more time to scold me."
The remaining people in the hall, regardless of master or servant, began to laugh without concealment.
This is because Wang Xifeng has always been very generous, everyone knows that she can joke, and that's why she is like this.
Only the widowed sister-in-law Li Wan smiled slightly, with a slightly sad look on her face, she withdrew her gaze and looked away.
Faced with everyone's ridicule, Wang Xifeng could not help but blush. After all, she could not refuse Jia Mu's kindness. She apologized and hurried back with Ping'er.
