The work of clearing accounts and taking stock of supplies in Ningguo Mansion lasted for nearly half a month before it was completely completed.
You don’t know this by looking at it, but you’re really surprised when you see it.
As expected of the Duke's Mansion, the family has a great business, and its rich heritage is really beyond my comparison. It is even richer than that of the Rongguo Mansion.
This time I really got a big deal.
This time after checking the accounts, three people with serious corruption were found. Combined with the confession left by Lai Sheng, two more were found.
Jia Cong had just taken over the Ningguo Mansion, and he was still a child. Many people would despise him in his heart even if he didn't say it to his face.
It is said that there are three things a new official needs to do when he takes office, so these people should be used to establish his authority.
There was no politeness at the moment, and he took the servants directly and ransacked all five families.
There was a man named Wu Dengzu, who was cursing and unconvinced because he was an old man in the house.
"Brother Cong, we are all old people in the mansion. We have served the uncle and the great master, so we can be considered your elders. There is hard work even if there is no credit.
You just took some things from the house, but you actually wanted to kill someone and ransacked our home. This is simply mean and unkind. It chills the hearts of us old people in the house. I'm going to complain to the great master and destroy you. This kid. "
The slaves of the Jia family are living so comfortably that they have forgotten that they are slaves and their duty as slaves.
If it weren't for the huge mansion that needed people to take care of, Jia Cong would have wanted to drive them all to the mines.
Ever since the old lady took charge of the family, she has been too tolerant of the servants in the family.
As a grandson, Jia Zhen naturally had to learn from the old lady, and even made Lai Sheng the general manager.
Look at this old guy, still fanning the wind and lighting a fire.
Jia Cong sneered in his heart, feeling that this was not a strong enough deterrent. Since you hit the gun yourself, don't blame me for being ruthless.
He immediately glanced at everyone and shouted: "I don't care who you have served, you just need to remember that you are just a slave. It is your duty to serve the master, and it is not your capital to rely on your old age.
As a slave, you embezzled and stole the master's family's finances. This is a capital crime. Not only do you not repent, you also dare to ignore me, your master, and you are unreasonable. This is disrespectful and should be killed.
Come here, beat me to death with a stick, as a warning to others. "
While the servants of the Ning Mansion were still hesitating, the servants who were originally following Jia Cong rushed forward without hesitation.
He pushed Wu Theinzu to the ground and started beating him.
Wu Tengzu's screams pierced everyone's hearts one after another, making everyone panic and uneasy, and they did not dare to look down on this young master anymore.
"Third Master, please spare my life. I won't dare to do it again. Just spare me this time."
Until Wu Tengzu lost his voice, Jia Cong did not speak.
A servant stepped forward to check his breathing, then ran over and reported: "Tell Third Master, this person is no longer breathing."
Jia Cong waved his hand and asked someone to drag the body down.
Looking at the servants in the yard, he shouted loudly: "From today on, Ningguo Mansion implements military rule of law. You must strictly implement the tasks assigned by the master, do your own job well, and take care of your eyes, mouth, and hands.
Don't look at what you shouldn't see, don't say what you shouldn't say, don't take what you shouldn't take. There will be rewards for doing well, and there will be punishments for doing poorly. I hope everyone will take a warning from what happened today to avoid making the same mistakes again. "
Today's show of force should have a good deterrent effect. If there are still people who don't believe in evil, they are seeking death.
Five capable people were re-selected to take over their positions, and the personnel management of Ning Guo Mansion was re-adjusted, which was considered to be a complete takeover of Ning Guo Mansion.
He beat someone to death directly in front of him, which made the women around him somewhat uncomfortable.
But they are all people who have lived in wealthy families, so they don't mind much.
Ping'er had seen Wang Xifeng's ruthlessness before, and also knew that Jia Cong had destroyed the Qinglang Gang, so he was just a little uncomfortable with what was happening before him.
Yan Hong and Xiao Hong are also in the same situation. After all, they have never seen murder with their own eyes.
Youshi has been in Ning Mansion for many years and has seen a lot of dirty things. Seeing Jia Cong's ruthlessness, she couldn't help but nod secretly.
No wonder he is stronger than most people at such a young age. This determination and ruthlessness are not something ordinary people can have.
Although Qin Keqing witnessed the death of Jia Zhen and his son, it was at night, and now he was a little uncomfortable seeing people beaten to death.
It wasn't until the person was dragged away that his face looked better.
I also got to know this little uncle better. Although he is young, he has his own way of doing things.
No wonder things that were obviously very difficult were accomplished easily. Although Uncle Cong was a little smaller, he was much better than the others.
Ningguo Mansion slowly calmed down and gradually returned to the right track.
Jia Cong also set up an inner treasury in the back house and a private treasury dedicated to himself.
He took all the money from his own house and put it into the inner treasury.
The soap workshop was also moved into Ningguo Mansion, but other things remained unchanged. Some maids and a team of servants were left to look after the house.
Let’s call it Ningfu Courtyard from now on, so that we can distinguish it easily.
His private treasury has also been moved to Ningguo Mansion.
Youshi also told Jia Cong about Jia Zhen's private treasury and underground secret room.
Jia Cong took people in to take a look. They were all antiques and treasures. They were all put into the inner treasury and managed by Ping'er.
Youshi and Qin Keqing were almost shocked when they saw the silver and gold in the inner treasury.
I had heard that this little guy was rich before, but I never thought he was so rich. I don’t have to worry about it in the future.
Seeing the expressions of the two of them, Jia Cong smiled and said: "Now believe me, our family is not short of money, and we will not be short of your expenses. However, we are not allowed to talk about this matter to anyone, in case there are thieves." Thinking about us.”
Youshi smiled and said, "Brother Cong, don't worry, my sister-in-law won't talk nonsense."
Qin Keqing also said: "Uncle Cong, people won't talk nonsense."
Jia Cong nodded and said to several people: "Our mansion has settled down and everything is on track. I plan to welcome Sister Ping'er into the house in three days, take her as my concubine, and let her take charge of Ningguo Mansion."
Ping'er couldn't believe his ears when he heard this. This happiness came so suddenly. Didn't he say that he wouldn't find a woman before he was sixteen?
"Ah, Third Master, is this true? Didn't you say you have to wait until you are sixteen?"
Several other people were also shocked by the news, feeling a little surprised, and all looked over.
Although wealthy young men often look for women when they are around ten years old, they do not take concubines that early. They usually only take concubines after marrying their first wives.
There is something special about Jia Cong. He is younger, but Ping'er is a bit older. He is about the same age as Han Nianci and slightly older than Yan Hong.
"Sister Ping'er, let's get married first, and then we can officially consummate the marriage when I am sixteen years old. The main purpose is to give you a status and make you the upright head of the family, so that the people below you will not have to say anything and do not accept your control."
Only then did everyone realize that it seemed that Miss Ping'er held a heavy weight in Third Master's heart.
Yan Hong, Qingwen and others looked envious. Although it was just a title, they would be relieved as long as it was settled. They didn't know how long they would have to wait.
Ping'er smiled and said, "Thank you, Third Master, for your understanding. We will simply set up a few tables for banquets, and just the few of us will have a good time together."
Jia Cong took Ping'er's hand and said seriously: "How can that be done? It's only once in a lifetime. We have to make it lively. Although we don't invite outsiders, our own house still has to be lively."
He turned to Youshi and said, "Sister-in-law, you will be responsible for the preparations for the wedding. Use the best for everything."
Youshi was stunned when he heard this, and then agreed.
"Brother Cong, don't worry. My sister-in-law will definitely take care of things for you. Are you still inviting people from the Xifu?"
"I will definitely invite them. I will go over to invite them in person later and ask the old lady if she would like to come over and have some fun."
Next, all the girls gathered around Ping'er and came up to congratulate her. After a while of excitement, they began to participate in the preparations for the wedding.
Jia Cong then came to Rongguo Mansion and informed everyone that he would go to the banquet when the time came.
First, I spoke to Jia Mu, who nodded after hearing this, then asked some questions about the affairs of the house over there, and promised to go there that day to make the place lively.
Later, Jia She and Mrs. Xing, Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Jia Lian and Wang Xifeng, and all the little sisters were notified.
Yingchun asked with a smile: "Brother Cong, you are about to become the groom's official. How do you feel now?"
Jia Cong blinked, not expecting that this second sister, who was usually dull, would change her temper today and come to make fun of herself.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "How can I feel? It's not the same as usual."
"Tch, who believes this? Some people don't mean what they say. Maybe they are feeling happy and secretly enjoying themselves right now."
After hearing this, Jia Cong felt happy, this is the same sister Lin who likes to criticize others.
He deliberately stretched his nose, sniffed hard, and said doubtfully: "Hey, it's strange, why do I smell a strong smell of vinegar? Who knocked over the vinegar jar?"
Tanchun chuckled and said, "Third brother, it's Sister Lin who has upset the jealousy."
"Oh, third girl, are you itchy? You are actually talking nonsense with Brother Cong. If I can't help him, what can't I do with you?"
Lin Daiyu stretched out her hand to catch Tanchun, who was so frightened that Tanchun ran behind Jia Cong.
The two of them chased each other and hid, laughing and playing hide-and-seek around Jia Cong.
Xichun smelled hard, but didn't smell anything. She looked at Jia Cong with a puzzled face and asked, "Brother, why don't I smell vinegar? Is there something wrong with your nose?"
"Pfft!"
Xichun's words made everyone laugh.
Lin Daiyu said with a smile: "Fourth sister is right. Brother Cong has a problem with his nose. Please treat it quickly."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "There is nothing wrong with my brother's nose. Don't listen to your sister Lin's nonsense. She is obviously the one who caused the jealousy, but you still dare not admit it."
"Oh, you still dare to talk nonsense, I'll give you a beating."
Lin Daiyu felt embarrassed, so she just raised her fist and started to take action.
The two of them started playing ping-pong-pong. It was more like dancing than fighting.
Tanchun, who was watching on the side, had eyes shining, looking eager to try.
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In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
The Ningguo Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and everyone was filled with joy.
Today is the day when Jia Cong takes Miss Ping'er as his concubine. Early in the morning, the servants in the mansion start to get busy.
Yesterday, Ping'er took Xiaohong and Yanhong back to the Ningfu Courtyard. Today, Ping'er was carried into Ningguo Mansion in a sedan chair.
In ancient times, concubinage was very simple. A small sedan chair in green clothes carried the young wife, who came in through the side door or the corner door. They did not worship heaven and earth, nor their parents, but only kowtowed to the eldest wife and offered tea.
Jia Cong is not married yet and has no elders around, so he can go a little further.
But with Jia Mu and others here, we can't go too far.
You led Qin Keqing, Qingwen and Xiangling to change Jia Cong into a bright red groom's outfit.
After cleaning up, Youshi pulled Jia Cong around in a circle and said with a smile: "Brother Cong, you are really a handsome groom in this outfit."
Jia Cong rolled his eyes. Even if he didn't dress up, the third master was still the groom.
Qin Keqing reached out and pinched Jia Cong's face, and said with a smile: "Uncle Cong, you look very handsome in this way."
This little goblin was blatantly taking advantage of him. Jia Cong raised his hand and slapped her hands away.
Qingwen was on the side, looking at Qin Keqing warily. She looked like she was seducing the third master, which was too much.
He stepped forward and pulled Jia Cong and said, "Third Master, it's almost time. It's time to pick up Sister Ping'er."
Jia Cong personally led people to carry Ping'er into the mansion in an eight-carat sedan and took him to his new house.
Not long after, Jia Mu brought everyone from Xifu to the banquet.
After everyone congratulated each other, they took their seats.
Nv Juan is in the back house, and Youshi and Qin Keqing are responsible for entertaining her.
The male guests were in the front hall and were entertained by Jia Cong himself.
Jia She and Jia Zheng did not come, only Jia Lian, Jia Huan, Jia Lan and some closer clan members.
After drinking a few drinks with everyone, he toasted a round of wine, asked Jia Lian to help take care of this place, and went to Jia Mu's side.
"Old lady, today is my grandson's wedding, so you should have a few more drinks."
Jia Mu said with a smile: "Brother Cong put on the groom's clothes today and looks like a young adult."
Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Brother Cong looks cuter than before in these clothes."
Wang Xifeng pulled Jia Cong to her side and said seriously: "Brother Cong, Ping'er is my sister. You are not allowed to bully her in the future?"
"Sister-in-law, don't worry. Sister Ping'er has been with me for almost two years. When did I let her suffer any injustice?"
Wang Xifeng nodded and said, "Ping'er is at the new house. I'll go find her in a moment."
"Well, she's in the new house. Sister-in-law, please go over and talk to her."
After toasting everyone with wine, they finally came to the table of Lin Daiyu and others.
Xichun pulled Jia Cong to sit next to her and said with a smile, "Brother, you look really good today."
Yingchun smiled and said, "Brother Cong is the groom's official today. He's dressed up carefully. Why don't you take a look at it?"
Jia Cong held the wine glass and said with a smile: "Today is a good day for my brother. I would like to propose a drink to all my sisters, so that you can be happy and meet your right husband as soon as possible."
"Bah, brother Cong knows nonsense."
A few people laughed and had a drink together.
Xue Baochai said: "Brother Cong, my sister also congratulates you for holding such a beautiful woman home."
"Thank you, Sister Bao,"
He leaned close to Xue Baochai's ear and whispered: "Actually, I want to hug Sister Baochai the most."
