A few days later it was Jia Jing's birthday.
Early in the morning, Jia Rong first went to Youshi Courtyard to greet him, and then went to the clean room next to the ancestral hall to greet Jia Jing'an.
"Today is my grandpa's birthday, and my wife specially asked my grandson to come early in the morning to invite me. In a while, relatives and friends from all over the house will be here, and they all want to kowtow to my grandpa."
Jia Jing closed his eyes and meditated, as if he didn't hear anything. The old monk, like meditating, didn't answer for a long time.
Brother Rong waited for a while and then said: "The young man who went ahead reported that everyone from the Four Princes and Eight Gongs' family is on the way. Even King Beijing is here in person. I should meet you."
Jia Jing still didn't answer. Then he made a soft sound from his mouth and nose, as if he had just woken up.
"I have no care for the world for a long time. The birthday banquet will only stir up dust again." Jia Jing did not open his eyes and answered slowly. "You know how!"
I knew it!
Jia Rong had already expected that although the Ningguo Mansion's grandpa no longer took the golden elixir and his complexion was much better, he still ignored the worldly affairs. If Jia Rong hadn't come to pay his respects every day, the master would have forgotten his family.
Jia Rong said again: "My grandson's daughter-in-law went to Xifu to invite my little aunt two days ago. My little aunt is here today, and I haven't seen you either?"
"not see."
After saying that, Jia Jing entered into a state of fugue again and refused to respond no matter what Jiarong said. Only after Jia Rong left did she stand up and stop by the window not knowing where to look.
People gradually came to Ningguo Mansion.
First, Jia Qiang and Jia Yun looked at the seats everywhere. Brother Qiang asked: "Do you have anything?"
The servant replied: "Our master ordered the servants to find a group of small actors and perform ten times in one stage. They are all preparing on the stage in the garden."
Later, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Sister Feng, and Baoyu all came, and Youshi and Qin Keqing took them in. Youshi's mother was already here first. Everyone had seen each other and made room for each other.
In addition to these ladies, a group of girls also came in, their faces filled with joy, except for the youngest Xichun, who watched coldly.
Since he didn't go to free school today, Baoyu just greeted everyone and couldn't wait to play with Jingqing. This made Lin Daiyu look at the retreating figure for a long time, unwilling to look away even if there was no trace.
Just a sigh of resentment.
When Qin Keqing saw it, he took Aunt Lin and sat down.
Because Baoyu always came to visit Qin Zhong in the East Mansion after the free school, so Lin Daiyu often came to Keqing's courtyard. The two of them have become closer since then, and Daiyu even shared many of her innermost thoughts with Keqing.
Mrs. Wang asked You about Jia Zhen: "I heard from your eldest sister a few days ago that there is something wrong with your master. How is it?"
Youshi said: "The master was injured at that time. He asked Dr. Wang to nurse him back to health for a few days before he woke up. Within two days, he fell ill again. He didn't say anything and became less energetic day by day. It's Sister Feng's birthday. , and suddenly I became even more crazy for some reason. I also invited Feng Ziying’s husband Zhang Youshi and Dr. Bao to have a look at it. After taking several medicines to calm the wind and strengthen the energy, I could only fall asleep every day."
A few people said a few words, "The sky has unpredictable events, and people have misfortunes and blessings." 'if.
After a while, Jia Rong came in and greeted Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Sister Feng and all the aunts. You replied, "I just sent food to the Grand Master. The Grand Master told me not to disturb the key points of the Taoist practice. Please let the young and the young of the family not go to say hello, just ask the wife to serve the Grand Master and his wife well, and ask me to serve the Master Haosheng." Uncles, aunts and brothers."
Youshi nodded and said sorry to the ladies. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to see each other again today.
Xichun still watched like a bystander, neither speaking nor smiling, very cold.
Jia Rong glanced at the little aunt, said nothing, and left everyone.
Here, Mrs. You said to Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang: "Ma'am, ladies, eat here, or should you eat in the garden? There is a little drama going on in the garden."
Ready. "
Mrs. Wang said to Mrs. Xing: "It's very good here."
Youshi ordered her daughter-in-law and mother-in-law to prepare food quickly. Everyone outside the door agreed, and everyone took their own things and went away. Soon the meal was served,
Mrs. You asked Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang and her mother to sit down. She and Sister Feng sat at the side table. Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "We are here to pay homage to the great master. Doesn't this mean we are here to celebrate his birthday?"
Sister Feng said: "The eldest man likes to rest in peace. He has already cultivated, and he can be regarded as a god. When the ladies say this, it is called 'the heart reaches the point of knowing the gods'."
One sentence made the whole room laugh.
On the other side, Brother Rong, Jia Qiang and Jia Yun were waiting for him.
Jia Qiang originally grew up in Ningguo Mansion, so it is normal for her and Brother Rong to receive relatives and friends together. On the contrary, Jia Yun was not well-liked in the Jia family before, but now that she is working under Brother Rong, everyone is much more polite.
In addition to Jia Lian, who is far away in Ping'an Prefecture, the Jia family and Ning Rong's two houses also have many children who have come to the outer house. For example, Jia Chang, Jia Ling, Jia Rui, etc. were never absent. Even Jia Qin and Jia Qian, who were almost kicked out of the clan, also came.
Jia Qin walked timidly to Brother Rong and asked, "Brother Rong, how are you doing lately?"
Although Brother Rong despised him in his heart, he did not lose face to Jia Qin. Today is Jia Jing's birthday after all, and the visitor is a guest.
Jia Rong smiled and asked: "Brother Qin, are you okay?"
"Not good." Jia Qin shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Brother Rong should know that since I took over that job, I have offended many people in the clan. All the princes look down on me, and now I have..."
"No money?"
Jia Qin nodded sheepishly: "Yes."
Since he and Jia Juan took over the task of clearing up the rumors in the clan, the children in the family no longer stay with him. He became the object of everyone's dislike, and he was afraid that one day he would say the wrong thing and Jia Qin would be able to find evidence to inform the two governments.
Jia Juan resented Jia Qin for making him lose money and didn't want to see him.
Now the only two people who still interact with him are Jia Chang and Jia Ling. These two are not good people. Getting along with Jia Qin is just to win his money.
Now Jia Qin has lost all her money, her family is not rich, and her mother is alone and does not make much profit at home. Now I am really poor, and I can’t even support my daily expenses.
Brother Rong also knew something about his experience and asked, "What does Brother Qin mean?"
"I want to get a job from Brother Rong, just like Brother Yun and Brother Qiang."
"It's not that they don't let you do their work, it's that it's too tiring. You can't do it!" Although Jia Qin is miserable now, Brother Rong doesn't trust him. How can he let this guy go to his cement kiln. He smiled and said, "Your mission this year is to sort out those things you talk about. Once you do it, I will personally give you more money during the big festival."
Brother Qin's face was in embarrassment. There were still more than two months between now and the New Year's Eve festival, so there was no time to wait.
"Um...I'm very lacking right now...can you support me first?"
"..." Jia Rong glanced at this guy in confusion. After all, the grandson of Rongguo Mansion, who lives outside the back street, could get into this situation. "You can pay it first, but if you don't do it well, don't blame me for being rude."
Brother Qin is so grateful.
Let’s have dinner together.
Jia She left in a hurry, saying that he had something to do at home. Jia Zheng didn't like going to the theater or being busy, so he went home. The rest were dragged over by Jia Yun and Jia Qiang to listen to the show.
Not long after, the three princes of Nan'an County, Dongping County Prince and Xining County Prince, as well as six families including Zhenguo Bull Mansion and eight families including Zhongjing Hou Shifu, all sent people with famous cards to send birthday gifts.
Jia Rong took them one by one and put all the gift lists on the shelves. The thank-you notes were given to visitors from each family, and they were all rewarded as usual and allowed to eat.
I also heard that the Prince of Beijing County had arrived. The middle gate of Ningguo Mansion was opened, and Jia Rong led Jia Qiang to welcome him in person in the front yard.
Not long after, Jia Rong saw a handsome and handsome man in rich clothes entering the door. He was about the same age as him and had a gentle temperament.
As soon as Shui Rong entered the door, he blocked everyone's greetings and said: "We are friends in the world, why do we need to see each other outside."
King Beijing asked the officials of the palace to carry him to the birthday ceremony, and said to Jia Rong: "You should be the Rong brother who has been mentored by the old prince. You really have a good temperament."
Jia Rong thanked the prince for the compliment and wanted to lead the prince into the hall.
King Beijing asked anxiously: "Is the old man here?"
"My grandpa is practicing in the clean room and has not come out today."
Shui Rong seemed to have expected it, and said with a sincere smile: "Little Wang entered the court at the fifth watch. As soon as he finished his official business, he changed into his casual clothes and came here in a hurry, just to wish the old man his birthday. It is said that Xiao Wang is the younger generation of the old man, so he should go to pay his respects today. .”
Everyone in Ningguo Mansion was shocked when they heard this. Even Jia Rong couldn't help but look at Shui Rong with admiration.
Not only did the prince in front of him not have any dissatisfaction, but he also said that he would go and pay his respects.
Jia Rong hesitated and didn't know how to agree.
However, Shui Rong urged him to meet the old man to congratulate him on his birthday in person. He had a very high status and the Ningguo Mansion did not dare to respond. Jia Rong didn't think much about it, just thinking that someone came to celebrate his birthday and wanted to see him.
Brother Rong asked Jia Qiang to entertain the officials of Prince Beijing's Mansion, and he led Prince Shuirong of Beijing to Jia Jing's clean room.
Just after passing Yimen, I saw that the entrance hall of this remote courtyard was tightly closed, so Jia Rong was forced to stay in her own home for a while.
what happened?
Why is the door closed?
It’s good to come here in the morning!
"I'll call the door." Jia Rong said.
Wang Shuirong of Beijing shook his head, grabbed Jia Rong, stared at the hall door and sighed. He said something incomprehensible: "The old man's spiritual practice is getting deeper and deeper, maybe it's because Xiao Wang has no luck."
Shui Rong didn't insist on seeing Jia Jing anymore, and asked about Jia Zhen's current situation, and Brother Rong responded one by one.
"You and I are both young heads. We need to move around more in the future." Shui Rong said, taking off a piece of jade from his belt and handing it to Brother Rong. "If there is any inconvenience in the future, you can go to the palace to find me."
Jia Rong's mind is buzzing. What's going on?
I just watched Wang Shuirong of Beijing perform the junior salute to the entrance door of the courtyard and make a perfect gesture!
He comes in a hurry and leaves in a hurry.
Shui Rong didn't see Jia Jing, so he didn't stay in Ningguo Mansion.
"It's really strange." Jia Qiang handed over the gift list from the Beijing Prince's Palace, "His family's gifts are too expensive."
"yes."
Jia Rong thought about Shui Rong's strange behavior and felt that the gift list in her hand was extremely heavy.
It seems that there are still many things in Ning and Rong's houses that I don't know.
I shouldn't have accepted his jade pendant.
Brother Rong secretly thought, maybe something will happen if you take it now.
Deep down, I felt that Jia Jing was strange again.
If you say that he is ridiculous and neglects family affairs, it is true. However, Jia Jing once revealed that his practice of escaping from the world was related to someone in the palace. At the same time, the prince of Beijing County personally congratulated him on his birthday.
However, this grandpa had the door of the hall closed so that no outsiders could be seen.
Facing the dignified King Beijing, it would be too disrespectful.
I couldn't figure it out for the moment, so I stopped thinking about it. He and Jia Qiang returned to Tianxiang Tower first, where Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Youshi and Sister Feng listened to a play together, while the masters of each house sang and drank in Ningxixuan.
Youshi asked: "Is the King of Beijing leaving?"
"I gave him a gift and left without chatting for a few words."
You didn't ask any more questions. Sister Feng spoke first and said, "Did you see your Uncle Bao? In the blink of an eye, Mrs. Gong ran away."
Brother Rong replied: "Second Uncle Bao and the Qin brothers were picking chrysanthemums with a group of girls and boys outside the building. My nephew saw that they were enjoying themselves, so he didn't bother them."
Mrs. Wang glanced sideways at Jia Rong. She had nothing to say and just concentrated on watching the show.
Jia Rong didn't stay here much, and talked and laughed with Keqing Lin Daiyu and others.
In the evening, after all the plays were finished, the banquet was removed and dinner was served. After eating and drinking tea, everyone in Rongguo Mansion said goodbye again.
In the corner, Baoyu took Qin Zhong's hand and whispered: "We agreed, we can come to Xifu tomorrow."
However, Jia Rong heard this and turned around to see Qin Zhong, looking like a daughter and saying with a shy face: "Tonight I will beg my brother-in-law and sister to let me move in with you."
Jia Rong's brows twitched and she sent everyone in Rongguo Mansion to the car first. When he turned around, he saw that Baoyu and Qin Zhong still refused to let go, and he cursed in his heart: This bison fucked them!
Brother Rong said in a low voice: "Second Uncle Bao, it's time to get in the car."
"Oh, I'll come." Baoyu replied, and whispered a few words in Qin Zhong's ear, which made Qin Zhong blush with shame and expectancy.
Jia Rong was so angry that he immediately grabbed Baoyu and put her in the car where Sister Feng was sitting. When she came back, she glared at Qin Zhong.
