Seeing that she had been discovered, Daiyu quickly returned to her original position and said with a smile: "Old lady, the fourth sister wants to hear Brother Cong tell a story, and is thinking about when to find him."
Xichun rolled her eyes and said with a smile: "Old lady, the stories told by the third brother are very nice. If you don't believe me, ask the second brother Bao."
Mother Jia looked puzzled. Can Brother Cong still tell stories? Seeing that the two sisters didn't look like they were cheating, they turned to look at Baoyu.
Seeing this, Baoyu quickly replied: "Old lady, what the fourth sister said is true. I have also heard the story of the third brother Cong. It is indeed very good."
My mother laughed when she heard this and said, "Isn't this not easy to handle? Yuanyang goes and calls brother Cong in and asks him to tell us all a story, so that the old lady can also listen and be happy."
"I know, old lady, I'm going to call the Third Master in right now."
Yuanyang agreed, got up and walked out. When he came outside, he saw Jia She, Jia Zheng and others were there, but Jia Cong was not there. He thought to himself: 'Where has this kid gone? How long has he been here?' '
He came to Jia Lian and asked, "Second Master Lian, where are Third Master Cong? The old lady asked him to go inside."
Jia Lian was stunned. He didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing that the old lady was looking for Jia Cong. Congdi is so smart, he should be fine.
"Brother Cong, he went back to his yard and will probably be back later. How about I ask someone to call him over?"
Yuanyang didn't expect that boy to actually go home. He shook his head and said, "No need, Second Master. I'll go find him myself."
After saying that, Yuanyang turned around and walked out.
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It was said that Jia Cong left Jia Mu's room and went to the hall outside. Seeing that the banquet would not start for a while, he whispered to Jia Lian and ran home.
Since he lives here, the Kitchen God must be worshiped.
When I got home, I saw that everything was clean and tidy, and I felt very good.
"The Third Master is back, and Miss Ping is ready. When the Third Master comes back, we will start worshiping the Kitchen God."
Zhang Fu saw Jia Cong coming back and rushed to greet him.
"Well, I understand. Today Xiaonian, let everyone have a good meal. I will go back in a while. You are responsible for greeting me in the front yard."
"Don't worry, Third Master. Miss Ping has already made arrangements. Once Third Master has finished worshiping the Kitchen God, we will have a banquet here."
Jia Cong nodded and returned to the backyard.
When Ping'er saw Jia Cong coming back, he smiled and said, "The third master has come back just in time. Let's go to worship the Kitchen God first. Everything has been arranged."
Jia Cong said: "Sister Ping'er, thank you for your hard work. We will go there right now."
The group of people came to the large kitchen, where the incense table had been prepared and all the supplies were ready.
Jia Cong came forward to offer incense, tea, and wine, and read out some essays to express his gratitude for his protection for the past year, to ask for forgiveness for his unintentional mistakes, and to pray for good fortune in the coming year.
Then put the Shuwen into the incense burner and light it, and then burn the paper money.
After three sticks of incense, Jia Cong kowtowed three times respectfully, thanking the Kitchen God for his blessings, and hoped that he would continue to bless himself with good fortune and prosperity in the coming year.
After praying, Jia Cong stood up, and the ceremony of worshiping the Kitchen God ended.
After returning to the backyard, he saw Yuanyang sitting in the lobby waiting for him.
"Third Master, your legs are too fast. If you come out with your front legs, I can't find anyone when I come out with my back legs. When I asked Second Master Lian, I found out that you ran home. What's wrong? I haven't seen your little lover for a while. Just miss her?"
After saying that, he glanced at Ping'er inadvertently, with a provocative look on his face.
Ping'er wasn't angry either. Since he followed Jia Cong, he would be his man sooner or later. He smiled and stepped forward to pull the mandarin duck.
"What do you think of me, Third Master? It's not like some people came after me. What? Do you miss a man? How about I stay here tonight and send you to Third Master's house so that you can have a wedding ceremony? I remember Third Master I said that I want to take you back to be the wife of Yazhai, wouldn't it be easier if you just come to the door yourself today?"
Yuanyang's face turned red after hearing this, and he laughed and scolded: "Bah, you little hooves, after following the third master, your mouth has become more and more powerful, and you have become more and more unforgiving."
Jia Cong stretched out his thumb towards Ping'er and said with a smile: "Sister Ping'er, this is a good idea. Let's have the banquet now. When we get Sister Yuanyang drunk, take me to the house and we'll have the wedding tonight." Flowers and candles.”
"Bah, you two are getting worse and worse. You two are bullying me. Third Master, you are not a good person either."
Jia Cong chuckled and said, "Sister Yuanyang, good people don't get rewards, and good people don't have wives. I don't want to be a good person, I just want to be a bad person. If I like you, I will carry you home, and others will love you as much as you want."
"Hey, listen, you're going to rob a common girl. I'm telling you, Ping'er, you don't care about your father. He's still so young, just eating from the bowl and looking at the pot. When he grows up, That’s okay.”
Ping'er said with a smile: "Third Master, this house is very big. It can accommodate a few more people. Don't worry, there will be a place for you."
These two are the most important girls in the house. They are similar in age and have a good relationship. They talk and laugh without any scruples.
While several people were laughing and joking, the food and wine had all been set out. Since today was the New Year, the dishes were even more sumptuous.
"Third Master, the banquet is set and you can take your seats."
Yuanyang said: "Third Master, you really prepared a banquet. Why don't you go to the mansion over there? Is the old lady still waiting for you to tell a story?"
Jia Cong understood clearly and knew that the old lady must have summoned Yuanyang when he came. Could it be that the old lady also likes to listen to children's stories?
"Sister Yuanyang, it's better to come early than to come by chance. Let's sit down and have a drink together. After drinking, we will go to see the old lady."
Yuanyang hesitated and said: "Third Master, let's hurry over. It's been a while since I came out. Don't keep the old lady waiting."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Don't be in a hurry. Just drink a glass of wine and it won't waste much time."
Ping'er took Yuanyang and sat down together. Jia Cong picked up the wine glass, glanced at everyone, and said: "Today is the New Year. I should have celebrated it well, but I have to go to the mansion over there for a banquet. I will accompany you." You have a drink and you can eat, drink and be merry by yourselves.”
After having a drink with everyone and eating a few bites of food, Yuanyang and I returned to Rongguo Mansion.
"Third Master, the standard of your food is no better than that of the old lady. You really know how to enjoy it."
Yuanyang looked at the table of dishes just now and was a little surprised. It was too luxurious.
Jia Cong thought for a while and said: "Sister Yuanyang, the people I use now are all old people from Lai Mansion. Regarding food, I have never given any instructions intentionally. I will eat whatever they do. I guess these are all following the previous rules. Bar."
"Third Master, you are not afraid of being poor if you eat this way? Ping'er is the housekeeper for you, don't you care?"
Regarding this point, Jia Cong is really not afraid. The money earned from soap alone is already enough to eat and drink. Once the sales of soap are completely opened up, and then the soap is launched, the profit will be even greater.
Besides, I am planning to set up a caravan and do some business with the prairie people, so I will not be short of money.
"Don't worry, Sister Yuanyang. Our family is not poor. Third Master, I am also a good man in making money. When you come here, I will only be richer than you are now."
"Bah, Third Master, you are getting thicker and thicker now, and your mouth is getting smoother and smoother."
Jia Cong laughed and said: "The sage said: 'If you are thick-skinned, you will eat enough, but if you are thin-skinned, you will not be able to eat.'"
Yuanyang covered his mouth and smiled: "Third Master, this must be said by your saint, but I have never heard of it."
