Miharu and others may be really in good spirits. They sat in Jia Lian's house and didn't want to leave. After talking about the Lai family, they also talked about their move into the garden. Including where I will live, what the scenery is like, and how I plan to play in the future, I talked about it with Jia Lian.
Fortunately, Sister Feng had already made preparations and ordered people to bring snacks and drinks from the big kitchen so that all the sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law had enough to eat and drink before they were ready to send them off.
"They all like you."
After sending Yingchun and others away, Sister Feng walked back to the house and looked at Jia Lian, who was still leaning on the kang, but asked Qingwen to take off her boots and get on the kang to massage his shoulders, and smiled jokingly.
Jia Lian glanced at her and didn't think Sister Feng was mocking her at all. He nodded and said, "This is natural. I am so humorous and good-natured that people naturally like her."
"The look of death."
Sister Feng smiled and cursed, moved a bench and sat in front of Jia Lian, put a plain hand on Jia Lian's leg, and was about to speak. Seeing that Jia Lian was enjoying the maid's service, she curled her lips, looked back at the dull maid Xiang Ling standing next to her, and winked.
Xiangling was stunned for a moment. Following the repeated gestures from Sister Feng's eyes, she finally understood. She hurriedly came over and stood behind Sister Feng. She imitated Qingwen and squeezed Sister Feng's shoulders.
Then I heard Sister Feng talking to my father in a soft voice: "You are so powerful tonight, you actually captured the Lai family. Speaking of which, when I heard that the old lady went out to find you in person, I But I’m worried about you.”
Jia Lian just smiled. He went against Jia Mu's wishes, and it was not the first time he accomplished something. He didn't feel much sense of accomplishment, but he knew that tonight might touch Jia Mu's bottom line, so he was more prepared.
The more Jia Lian behaves like this, the less tempered Sister Feng becomes, feeling that she deserves to be suppressed by this man. But thinking about Jia Lian not letting her get involved in this matter tonight, I feel happy. Otherwise, judging from Jia Mu's evil intentions tonight, there is nothing she can do about Jia Lian, her eldest grandson, and she will probably vent her anger on her. How can she be there? In Rongqingtang, he had the opportunity to say good things to Jia Lian.
Of course, she said nice things in a tactful way, even in the opposite way. At that time, in order to calm Jia Mu's anger, she stood on Jia Mu's side and complained to Jia Lian, and then together with Mrs. Wang and others, she succeeded in making Jia Mu feel relieved. As for how she arranged Jia Lian at that time, she would not tell Jia Lian.
"The Lai couple are really extraordinary. They have accumulated so much possessions, which is more than all our families put together..."
"Haha, this is great. My wife and eldest wife must be happy, and there will be money in the official treasury all of a sudden. I say you are not worth it. The bad guy asked you to do it alone, and everyone will benefit..."
"I'm afraid that the old lady was angry on the surface, but also happy secretly. Then when Grandma Lai finally cried in Rongqing Hall, the old lady was obviously a little impatient and perfunctory."
Sister Feng nestled in front of Jia Lian, enjoying Xiang Ling's techniques, and kept saying these words.
Some Jia Lian responded, some did not, and the couple were only a few feet apart. This statement fully showed the privacy and affection of the couple.
As maids, Qingwen and Xiangling couldn't interrupt at this time, so they started playing around with the work at hand. The main one is Qingwen, who has a strong desire to win and lose. It is rare to compete with Xiangling on the same stage, so she does not care about the hard work. She uses eighteen kinds of skills on Jialian's shoulders, arms, etc., determined to compete with Xiangling.
Her actions were so obvious and her will to fight was so clear, Xiang Ling could easily spot her. Although Xiangling didn't like to compete with others, she was afraid that Sister Feng would think she was lazy in comparison, so she cheered up and massaged Sister Feng seriously and vigorously.
Suddenly, Ping'er, who was dressed in plain clothes, was walking steadily, "Second Master, all the things found by the Lai family have been counted and put into storage. Here is the list."
Seeing that Jia Lian just nodded, Sister Feng's eyes were eager and she was obviously very interested, so she handed the booklet to Sister Feng.
Sister Feng quickly took it and started reading through it.
Jia Lian knew that his beloved wife was a good product, so he didn't care. He only asked Ping'er: "Are you ready to repay the 80,000 silver to Dongfu?"
"When I left, Butler Lin and Aunt Lin were busy with this matter. I think there was still 20,000 to 30,000 yuan in savings in the house, and among the gold and silver guys in the Lai family, more than 70,000 yuan were in cash. It’s as easy as possible to get enough.”
"Um."
I looked at the time and saw that it was already late at night, thinking that Lin Zhixiao and his wife were still busy and working overtime, which was very similar to the workers of later generations.
But thinking about it, they should all be in high spirits at this moment, because the government always needs a general manager. With Lai Da stepping down, the one who is most qualified to compete for this position is none other than Lin Zhixiao. It would be unreasonable for him and his wife not to be motivated and strive for performance at this time.
At this time, Sister Feng had also scanned the book, and when she knew it well, she gave it to Jia Lian, and said with a smile: "There are not even two people in Dongfu, and there is no shortage of money. Why are you in such a hurry to return the money?" ?”
"Paying back debts is a matter of course. How can we say that others are in need or not?"
"Yes, I know you are the most reasonable, I am just talking casually. But you..."
Sister Feng didn't know why, but suddenly the corners of her eyes raised, and she looked at Jia Lian with a smile on her face: "I don't know if this person really wants to be fair and just, or if he has other agendas. I heard that Sister-in-law Zhen is treating you to a meal." Xi, what, you don’t want to tell me what’s going on?”
When Jia Lian heard this, he thought to himself that a woman with a long tongue had done something to repay the gods, but she didn't show it on her face. She even simply changed her posture and said, "What else can I do? I'm just eating."
"Oh, seriously? Why are you invited and no one else invited?"
"Didn't I invite you? I thought I had invited you all... Well, maybe it's because I have to pay back the money tomorrow, so Sister-in-law You invited me to have a meal by the way."
"Humph, there is still such a truth in the world. A moneylender will treat the debtor to dinner..."
Sister Feng had a mocking look on her face, and Jia Lian said: "It's just a meal. Why are there so many? If you don't trust me, I'll take you with me tomorrow, or I'll just push you away. It's really ...a little jealous vat.”
Jia Lian laughed and scolded, and deliberately scratched Sister Feng's nose to show her affection. In my heart, I felt a little guilty, and I was also reflecting on how you, who was always cautious in what he did and said, invited him alone tonight in front of the servants and maids, and then Sister Feng found out about it.
Could it be that the woman meant it... Jia Lian shook his head and felt that he still couldn't underestimate women, even if Youshi was so considerate and considerate.
In front of several maids, Jia Lian treated her like a child and scolded her for being jealous. Sister Feng was extremely embarrassed. Just at this time, Xiaohong sent word outside that the bath water had been prepared. Sister Feng pinched Jia Lian's thigh, then stood up and said: "Bah, no one wants to care about you. If you want to go, go and take me to do it." What, they didn’t invite me, so I don’t have the nerve to eat and drink.”
As she said that, Sister Feng looked back at Xiang Ling and felt that this girl had really mastered it. She looked so weak and it hurt her just now to pinch her, but she was embarrassed to show her timidity in front of Jia Lian because Qingwen was obviously The little hoof pressed harder on Jia Lian. When I pressed her shoulder, she jumped up and down, barely able to find the energy to nurse, but Jia Lian remained motionless.
After making up her mind, she decided to let Ping'er, Xiaohong and others take charge. She couldn't afford Jia Lian's people, so she called Ping'er out of the house.
"Second Master..."
"Second Master, are you really going to Dongfu for dinner tomorrow? Grandma You really just invited you alone?"
As soon as Sister Feng left, Qingwen sat down, hugged Jia Lian's arm, tilted her head and asked seriously.
Jia Lian pinched her little Qiong's nose and cursed: "Why, your second mistress just interrogated me, are you going to do it again?"
"Tch, I can't control what the second master wants to do, and I don't want to... I just want to say..."
Qingwen glanced at Jia Lian, and then said: "I just want to say, Second Master, if there is something like checking the slaves for being greedy in the future, can you not just send Ping'er and let me go? I also want to I’m doing something for the second master!”
Qingwen also found out later that Ping'er had been entrusted with important tasks by Jia Lian and others. She was extremely envious when she saw Ping'er's majestic appearance in the compound when he took the lead and pressed down on the Lai family and returned with countless belongings.
"Let you go? But I can pull you down. You are going to turn upside down just like this, and why do you want to delegate your power to others? When the time comes, you will still be able to ruin my reputation with your ruthlessness. No, no, no, no."
Jia Lian said with a smile, looking very distrustful of her ability and moral character. Qingwen frowned and felt very unhappy. When she saw Jia Lian laughing more and more happily, she became annoyed and tried to scratch Jia Lian, but Jia Lian took advantage of the situation and sat in his arms. He looked at her little mouth with a cruel and domineering touch. A passionate kiss.
Qingwen struggled at first, but gradually softened in Jia Lian's arms. Especially after noticing Jia Lian's rise, she became even more delicate and looked at Jia Lian with charming eyes.
Jia Lian then smiled and said: "Don't you want to help me with something? Now is your chance to show off."
"Um……"
Jia Lian was surprised by Qingwen's obedience and subconsciously let go of her.
Qingwen straightened her clothes, rolled her eyes at Jia Lian, turned over and got off the kang, squatted on the footstool, and obediently reached out to untie Jia Lian's sweat towel.
But when General Fang reached into his robe and touched the silk sweat towel, a vindictive smile appeared on Qingwen's handsome little face, and her little hand turned down sharply and pinched Jia Lian accurately and accurately. , and then quickly backed away.
Seeing the shocked look on Jia Lian's breath, Qing Wen covered her mouth and laughed, "You look down on people and you want to ask them to help you, huh, you deserve it."
After saying that, Qingwen, who was afraid of being punished by Jia Lian, turned around and ran away with obviously cheerful steps.
It wasn't until the room was empty that Jia Lian was convinced that Qingwen, a daring little girl, really dared to do this? If there was nothing else to do, it would be okay to pinch like this, but she chose this time, how dare she?
The steel and iron bones are not matched with softness, but an insidious and cruel sneak attack. Who can stand this?
After covering it and checking it, Jia Lian decided to catch her and give her a good meal, and teach her some tricks! After all, I felt that being attacked by a little maid was degrading, and I was embarrassed to make a big fuss about it.
Therefore, the poor Marquis Jia scolded Qingwen severely in his heart and swore not to let her touch his baby again for three months. Then he quietly touched the bathroom, ready to let his beloved wife and concubine test it out. Check whether the goods are still solid and durable...
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On the second day, after Jia Lian returned from the Yamen, he was called to Mengpo Zhai by Jia Zheng.
"Do you know that the imperial court is planning to unify all the land in the world and tax it together?"
Jia Zheng looked a little worried and spoke to Jia Lian very solemnly.
There are a large number of farms in the north and south of the Jia Mansion. It is basically relying on these fields that the two mansions can live a carefree, stable and prosperous life.
If the court really wanted to deprive them of the taxing rights of the land in their names, wouldn't it mean that their foundation would be cut off?
Although I had heard similar rumors before, most people dismissed it. Not talking about the Wei Dynasty, but also in the past dynasties, it was only natural for the relatives to sit on the fertile land and collect taxes to support themselves. How could the court take it back? Wouldn't this cut off their livelihood?
Jia Lian was shocked when he first heard about it. Could it be that Emperor Ning Kang and his cabinet ministers were really stunned, and they really wanted to take such a big step? But after thinking about it carefully, I still felt it was unlikely, so I quickly asked: "The news is true, did His Majesty approve it at the court meeting?"
"That's not true, it's just that the wind has become more and more serious in recent days. After today's court meeting, His Majesty called all those who support the reform of land tax to the South Study Room for discussion. This made everyone very uneasy..."
When Jia Lian heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, as long as it has not been officially implemented yet.
"Master, don't worry. If you don't say that my Jia family has made great contributions to the country, let's talk about the nobles in the court. Which family has not made great contributions to the court? Your Majesty is a wise monarch, and he will consider the wishes of his meritorious officials.
In addition, even if the imperial court wants to unite all the land in the world, it is impossible to bypass the clan, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public. Therefore, the clan is the first to bear the brunt. Naturally, we don't need to worry, and it is enough to wait and see what happens. "
Jia Lian doesn't care much about the three-quarter acres of land at home, because he already has enough wealth. But knowing that Jia Zheng and others regarded the inheritance of their ancestors as the most important thing, they were comforted.
When Jia Zheng heard this, he felt relieved. That's right, when it comes to who occupies the most land in the world, it must be the clan, especially the princes. If Your Majesty does this and bypasses the clan, how can the relatives and clans in the world be convinced? If everyone is treated equally and the clan is involved, how can the princes and princes of the clan be willing to do so...
"Lian'er, you have always been trusted by His Majesty. What do you think will be the final outcome of this matter?"
"I can't predict the outcome, but in my opinion, the imperial court should not act arbitrarily directly. It will probably just adopt a compromise method, such as collecting taxes in the open, but actually transferring them in the form of annual rewards. Another example is that the minister Even so, the resistance is still not small, and it depends on the methods of His Majesty and the princes of the court."
After Jia Zheng heard this, he asked Jia Lian what he meant. Finally, he felt that what Jia Lian said made sense, and he felt relieved.
