A good way to catch the wind and wash away the dust.
Uncle Xiao Rong understood immediately and couldn't help but laugh twice. My daughter-in-law is really considerate. Knowing that she hasn't seen these two ladies for a long time, she actually creates opportunities for them.
Jia Rong couldn't help but wonder, and asked: "Aren't there two maids beside you? Why haven't I seen them today?"
Bao Zhu gently lifted the handkerchief in her hand, wiped it on Brother Rong's body, and said seriously and meticulously: "Grandma is considerate of our hard work, so she arranged for two little maids to serve us. But we sisters also know clearly that we will always be How can you serve grandma with two maids by your side to serve you?"
After hearing this, Brother Rong stopped asking. The inner house has its own rules. Even though he meant it, he couldn't ruin Ke Qing's face. Moreover, as he stayed in this world longer, he gradually integrated into the rules of this world.
I just want to look for opportunities to treat these two girls on weekdays.
He reached out and grabbed Baozhu's hand and pulled gently. The graceful and graceful figure plunged into the huge wooden barrel, and watched as water splashed everywhere, immediately soaking the floor tiles. Ruizhu next to her blushed with embarrassment and was at a loss for words.
Uncle Rong chuckled and said, "I didn't know in the past that the water in Shenjing is so precious. It is not easy to boil such a large bucket of hot water for me. I don't know how many people will be required to carry the water. Although Ningguo Mansion is not short of water, We can’t let other people’s hard work go to waste.”
Baozhu's clothes that had been soaked in water were already soaked, and the thin fabric clung to her body, seeming to feel heavy and uncomfortable. She took off her bellyband and threw it aside, and a silvery laughter sounded from her mouth.
"My uncle is absolutely right."
When Uncle Rong saw that there was no colorful obscenity under the thin clothes that were soaked close to his body, and when he saw the bumpy body, his face couldn't help but become even more happy. Seeing the dazed Ruizhu next to him, he couldn't help but joked: "This specially made bucket can easily accommodate three people, so why don't you come down too."
Although "this" Ruizhu is shyer than Baozhu, she is extremely obedient. With a shameful face, he gently took off his clothes, took a handkerchief over and walked in with his legs up.
The little bird who was waiting on Qin Keqing in the main room next door suddenly shrugged her nose and snorted inexplicably.
Uncle Rong's cleaning actually took a lot of time. When Xiao Que'er and Xiang Ling came over, it was no exaggeration to describe the room as filled with water. Not to mention that the floor was wet, there was still a pool of water around the tub, as if someone had a water fight in the room.
Xiaoque'er looked around curiously for a few times, but unfortunately she couldn't see what she wanted to see. I saw that Uncle Rong had put on his inner clothes under the care of the blushing Rui Zhuozhu and the two of them. When they saw the uncle again, he had a proud look on his face, and the little maid couldn't help but pout.
Xiang Ling was not as bold as Xiao Que'er. Although her expression remained normal, the reason was that she didn't understand anything about it. He had no idea what was going on in the room, so he asked naively: "Why is there such a commotion in the room? The floor is completely wet."
Rui Zhuozhu felt even more ashamed after hearing this. Did they know that this girl Xiangling was going to be the aunt in the future, and her status in the mansion was higher than the two of them? When Rui and Bao were arranging Jia Rong's clothes, they could not help but hang their heads in shame.
Jia Rong found it curious and interesting. Xiangling was supposed to be the same age as Baochai, but even though she was a few months younger, why didn't she understand the relationship between men and women at all?
The little bird heard it. He said dullly: "Not only is the ground wet, but the bedding on the bed is also dripping with water. In this cold day, such a good bedding has been ruined. The bed must be made again, and everything on the bed must be changed and washed. .”
After hearing this, Xiangling walked toward the bed in confusion. When I picked up the quilt, I felt it was extremely heavy. Although the bedding was not dripping like Que'er said, it was still soaked with wet marks in the middle. The color difference between wet and dry is particularly obvious.
She said anxiously: "I'm going to ask my mother-in-law to come over and change the bedding outside."
The side room became busy again. Except Xiang Ling who didn't know what happened, all the maids and wives in the room also knew. Under the waiters of Ruizhu and Baozhu, Uncle Rong tied up his hair, changed into his skirt, robe and jacket, put on his cloak and went next door to meet Ke Qing, then walked to the clean room next to the ancestral hall.
"came back?"
After not seeing Jia Jing for several months, I noticed that there was a slight change in the temperament of this great master. At this moment, Jia Jing is more like a sword that has just been dug out of a corner of the house, and some of the ashes on it have been cleared away, revealing a little of the brilliance of the original hilt and scabbard.
Jia Rong said: "Back."
"Is everything going well in Jiangnan?"
"It went smoothly and everything was done." Brother Rong laughed. He should not have to go to Jiangnan in the future. Even if the various projects in Hongze Lake are not completed now, with Duan Yu and Duan Lang here, there will be no trouble. The most important thing is that Jia Rong has already obtained the credit and reputation he wants.
Jia Jing hummed. In the room with the door closed, he took a closer look at Brother Rong's face. He nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard." Brother Rong found a chair opposite where Mr. Jing was meditating and sat on it. He said softly: "It's just that the cement recipe was handed over in the end. In the future, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Industry will have cement. I'm afraid the imperial court will Then they won’t be as dependent on us as before.”
Jia Jing nodded slowly and fiddled with the whisk in his hand. He said confidently: "Even if the prescription is given to the palace, they may not be able to refine it. Even if it is refined, it will not have any impact on our Ningguo Mansion. The House of Internal Affairs has long since died. If anything enters the House of Internal Affairs, it will not be able to be refined in the end." It can only be reduced to a profit-making tool for imperial merchants."
This is true. Brother Rong chuckled secretly. Don't look at Ningguo Mansion's grand kiln construction. Not only a lot of money was invested in it, but the profit produced was not much. If the royal merchants took over, they would definitely be thinking of making a lot of money, and there was no telling how many tricks they could create.
Jia Rong asked: "I planned to go to the palace today to express my gratitude. It's already late. Can I still go today?"
"It's okay to go today, and it's okay to go tomorrow." Jia Jing stroked his beard and asked calmly: "How do you deal with it now?"
"When the emperor sees me, he will inevitably ask about things in the south of the Yangtze River. Just answer the questions truthfully. If you ask about the camp field, there are countermeasures." Brother Rong replied.
"It would be good if we have countermeasures." Jia Jing nodded with satisfaction and said happily: "The sister of Rongguo Mansion was granted the title of concubine. Rong'er assisted the Lin family in the south of the Yangtze River to clear Yangzhou, and helped the river yamen control floods. Hand it over. Showing virtue is a sign of benevolence and righteousness, and a reward is indispensable for you. Don't let his grace overwhelm you."
"Rong'er saved it."
Jia Jing said: "Although the Water Conservancy Yingtian Mansion is a newly established government office, it does not have the same military power, but it is suitable for you to go there at the right time. Today, the Beijing County Prince's Mansion has complex thoughts, and there are differences between Xiande and the Supreme Emperor, and even the prince is uneasy points. Let’s avoid this storm for the time being. Brother Rong, do you have any plans for the future?”
Intend?
I really don’t have any plans. At present, it seems that Emperor Xiande's butcher knife will not be swung at the head of the Jia family for a while.
Jia Rong said: "Now the Ping'an Prefecture Kiln Factory has entered the production stage, and the Jinling Kiln Factory will also be able to produce vigorously next year. I heard from my wife that Lai Sheng and others returned from Heishan Village and brought a lot of things with them. Even the Wu family and his son The pressure is also coming. The palace will not be short of money for the time being, and even if the palace wants to pay back the tens of thousands of taels of silver, it can still dispatch the money to make the expenditure smooth. "
Brother Rong saw Jia Jing nodded, and then said.
"The eldest aunt of Xifu has made the empress a queen, so she can't suppress the dissolute heart of my uncle and grandpa. As long as there is no excessive behavior, it is difficult to cause any big troubles. With Rong'er's meritorious service several times, even if there are some small things, , the Jia family also suffered heavy punishment."
Jia Jing said: "It's good if Rong'er knows. From now on, stay away from His Highness the Crown Prince and his brothers to avoid being affected. If there is any entanglement, just keep things official. Now that the family is so popular, I'm afraid you will suddenly lose your mind."
Brother Rong secretly wondered how it was possible that he had lost his mind. He was more afraid of death than anyone else. Question: "King Beijing?"
"Beijing County Prince's Palace and the Jia family are related. If they don't keep in touch, it will definitely not work. Let's just let it go as usual."
After hearing this, Brother Rong also made a calculation in his mind. It seems that the conflict between the mistress and his brother in the palace is greater than the threat to King Beijing. Is it possible that His Highness the Crown Prince still wants to stage a good show to seize the heir?
Jia Rong secretly shook his head. In his opinion, it was really unnecessary. Today there are only two adult princes, one is the head of the line and the other is the third. Could it be that the eldest brother in the palace wants to take the position of the mistress?
Royal matters are always something that should not be messed with. But he also knew that the royal brothers would come to trouble the Jia family sooner or later. Perhaps the two brothers in the palace have already targeted the four princes and eight princes.
There are four princes and eight princes in one camp, and there is also Prince Teng of the Wang family who is the ruler of nine provinces. Isn’t it the same as in the past when the three parties of the deposed prince, Xian De and Prince Yi Zhong were fighting? It's even more complicated than it was back then, and now there's still an overlord who hasn't fully delegated power.
The Ningguo Mansion is no longer short of money, but the next crisis is the fear of someone joining in the fight for the heir apparent.
Another annoying thing!
When Jia Rong came out of the clean room, it was already dark. He braved the wind and snow to call a carriage and hurried towards the palace. He said it was to thank him, and when he arrived at the palace, it was just as expected.
Emperor Xiande, who was approving the discounts, raised his head, looked at Jia Rong up and down, and asked about rivers, campsites and other things. The only thing I didn't expect was that the emperor also asked about water transportation.
Jia Rong was stunned for a moment. After all, the matter between the Water Transport Ministry and the Ningguo Mansion reached the palace. He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, thank you for your concern. I am very grateful for your favor. The water transport issue was just a misunderstanding, and now it has been cleared up. I also asked for King Zhongshun's token. From now on, Natural products from Ping'an Province can be transported to the south by river or sea."
Xian De said expressionlessly: "Thirteen treats you really well."
Brother Rong giggled twice and didn't dare to answer any more.
Xiande was an extremely diligent person. He didn't listen to Jia Rong's answer and started to comment on it. The study was quiet for a while, only the sound of turning books could be heard.
This feeling was extremely uncomfortable, but Brother Rong could only wait.
a long time.
Xiande asked the inner prisoner to change the tea to hot tea, and then said: "Recently, many officials in the DPRK have written letters asking for the river transportation to be transported by sea. They also detailed the crimes committed by the Ministry of Water Transport on the canal in recent years. What do you think of this matter? "
"The boy is young and of low status, so I dare not make any unreasonable comments." Jia Rong replied respectfully. He really didn't understand the reason why Emperor Xiande asked, so he simply didn't answer. Speaking less and speaking carefully is the best choice.
Emperor Xiande had a playful smile on his face after hearing this. After snorting twice, he called the eunuch to lead him to collect the reward and dismissed him.
Jia Rong just left the palace, followed by two small eunuchs in front and behind, walking along the corridor between the palace walls. Under the snowy night, I actually felt that this deep palace night was particularly peaceful and terrifying.
Hearing a sudden sound, Brother Rong was almost frightened to death.
On the other hand, the eunuchs in front and behind seemed not to be surprised, only to see two people standing at the end of the long and deep passage. Although the other party was also holding a lantern, Brother Rong couldn't see his face clearly.
The eunuch next to him reminded him in a low voice: "It's His Highness."
It turned out to be him, the eldest brother of His Royal Highness. Brother Rong approached and bowed.
His Highness chuckled and said: "What a coincidence, I just heard that you have returned to Beijing. I didn't expect to meet you in the palace. This is a reward from my father. You have made great achievements in Jiangnan this time, and now it is a coincidence that you have returned. If you encounter him, why not find a day when I can personally take care of Brother Rong?"
Take the wind and wash away the dust?
Listening to these four words, Brother Rong couldn't help but think of everything that happened in Ningguo Mansion. I looked at His Highness's unattractive face again, and the hairs all over my body stood up, and I couldn't help but shiver.
Jia Rong said hurriedly: "Your Highness is kind-hearted, but His Majesty has decreed that I should go to the Water Conservancy Camp a few days ago to get acquainted with the situation. I really don't dare to be lazy, and I can only waste Your Highness's good intentions."
His Highness heard a flash of embarrassment on his face, forced a smile, and said, "Since it is my father who has the purpose, I can't blame Brother Rong."
Jia Rong couldn't help but shake his head after hearing what His Highness said. No wonder this guy is not lovable. Even if there is no reason for the Supreme Emperor, he probably won't be able to take the position of Prince. Look what you are saying. If you don’t blame Brother Rong, then you should blame Emperor Xiande?
He secretly glanced at the inner guards in front and behind him, guessing that today's conversation would soon reach the emperor's ears. Brother Rong whispered: "Of course I blame Xiaguan, but I just returned to the capital and was really busy with official duties. When Xiaguan goes back tonight, he has to study the camp strategy in detail."
"Well, if we have some free time, let's move around more."
His Highness didn't realize there was anything wrong with his words. He sighed and sent Brother Rong out of the palace. It was only after Brother Rong walked away that his face changed, and he pulled back his dark face to prevent himself from snoring.
When Jia Rong was sent back by the inmates, it was already very late. Passing by the front door of Xifu, I actually saw Baoyu and a man cuddling up and parting.
Looking at that man's appearance, I couldn't help but frown.
"Is it him? He's still alive."
Keep an eye out and enter the house.
Although it was late, Brother Rong did not rush back to the backyard. Instead, he went into the study to call Lai Sheng.
"uncle!"
Lai Sheng's appearance has become much older, and he has lost the majesty and dignity of the former chief executive of Ningguo Mansion. Brother Rong smiled and invited him to sit down, "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Lai, please sit down."
"There is no reason to sit down in front of the uncle." Lai Sheng replied.
When Uncle Rong saw that he refused, he didn't force it. Asked: "What exactly is Black Mountain Village like?"
