The next day, early morning.
Jia Cong opened his sleepy eyes, and what came into view was a pair of big watery eyes.
Yuanyang has woken up and is looking at him tenderly, his eyes full of tenderness and sweetness.
Jia Cong smiled slightly and said, "Why did you wake up so early and didn't you sleep a little longer?"
Yuanyang smiled sweetly: "Well, I can't fall asleep when I wake up."
Jia Cong said: "But what are you worried about? If you have any, please tell me. With my current ability, I should be able to help you solve it."
Yuanyang smiled and shook his head and said: "I'm too worried, it's nothing. I just thought of every detail of these years. I lost sleepiness for a while. It's my blessing to be able to follow you. I like it very much in my heart." Woolen cloth."
Feeling Yuanyang's warmth and love, Jia Cong reached out and hugged her into his arms.
Looking at this lovely person in front of me, I can't help but think of the ending of the mandarin ducks in the original "A Dream of Red Mansions".
Yuanyang rejected Jia She's olive branch, and was resented by Jia She. He also made threats, cutting off all Yuanyang's escape routes.
With the old lady here, naturally no one can touch her.
Without the old lady, Yuanyang would be just an ordinary maid, without a protective umbrella or any privileges.
Yuanyang also sees this very clearly.
In the end, after the old lady died, he chose to follow her, which earned her a strong reputation.
In this life, because of his appearance, too many things have changed, and the fate of many people has also been changed.
Now, Yuanyang has his own protection, completely getting rid of his past fate, and will only live happily by his side in the future, and live happily for the rest of his life.
Jia Cong kissed Yuanyang's face and said: "It's my blessing to have you. I dare not say anything else. At least you won't be bullied if you follow me. You don't have to worry about eating and drinking. You don't have to look at people's faces. You can be happy." Be happy and live a happy life.”
Yuanyang looked at Jia Cong and said dreamily: "Master, why are you so kind to me? I'm worried that this day is too short and I can't stay with you forever."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Of course I like you and love you. Don't worry, no one can separate us. We will love each other and stay together happily for the rest of our lives."
Yuanyang nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well, I believe what you said. I admire your ability the most."
Jia Cong sat up and leaned on the bed.
"Master, do you want to get up?"
Seeing this, Yuanyang hurriedly got up and put some clothes on him. He also put on his clothes and sat next to Jia Cong.
Jia Cong said: "Don't get up in a hurry. I'll give you something."
As he spoke, Tanshou took an exquisite sandalwood box from the side and handed it to Yuanyang's hand.
Yuanyang took it with joy and looked at it carefully.
This sandalwood box is exquisitely made and beautiful in appearance. There are flowers and birds carved around it and on the lid, making it look lifelike and full of fun.
"Master, this box is so exquisite and beautiful. What's in it?"
Jia Cong smiled and said, "You'll know after you open it and take a look."
"Um."
Yuanyang agreed and gently opened the sandalwood box.
I saw three grids inside, one long grid and two short grids.
A long grid contains a dong bead necklace, a short grid contains a dong bead bracelet, and the other short grid contains a pair of gold-set sapphire earrings, a pair of dong bead earrings, and a pair of red jade beads. Earrings, a pair of gold jade pattern earrings.
There is a bright mirror embedded inside the lid of the box. When you open it, it will look right at you.
"Ah, is this a mirror? Why is it so clear? It's several times clearer than the bronze mirror at home. Master, is this the glass mirror you're talking about?"
Jia Cong said: "Well, this is a glass mirror, but it is very difficult to make and the success rate is very low. Do you like it?"
Yuanyang looked at himself in the mirror. His eyes, nose, ears, and even eyebrows were all clear. They were not blurry at all. They were really every detail, so clear.
"Well, I like it very much, thank you."
Jia Cong said: "Just like it. This is just a jewelry box. There are two layers below. Open it and take a look."
Yuanyang opened the second floor. The four grids on this floor contained a pair of bracelets, a pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets, a pair of red jade bracelets, a pair of green jade bracelets, and a pair of red gold eight-treasure bracelets.
Opening the third floor, there are ten silver notes worth one thousand taels on the top, a total of 10,000 taels. Below are two jade hairpins and two gold hairpins.
Yuanyang said happily: "Master, why did you give me so many jewelry, and why did you give me so many banknotes? I can't spend money at home, and I don't lack anything at home."
Jia Cong smiled and said, "You can change the jewelry and keep the silver for emergencies. These can be regarded as the dowry I prepared for you."
Yuanyang said: "How can there be any reason to ask me to pay the dowry?"
Jia Cong said: "You also know that the family is not short of money. Just keep it. As long as I am here, I will not be in need of you. If I am not with you, you will have money in your hands and you can live no matter where you are."
Yuanyang was moved when he heard this and raised his hand to cover Jia Cong's mouth.
"Master, I don't allow you to say such things. I will always be yours in this life. If you are here, I will always serve you. If you are no longer here, I will go with you."
Yuanyang's words made Jia Cong a little moved and touched. He didn't expect this girl to be so affectionate.
If others said this, I might not be sure. But when Yuanyang said this, I really believed it. I would have no regrets about having such a deeply affectionate woman by my side for the rest of my life.
Jia Cong put his arms around Yuanyang's shoulders and let her lean on his shoulders.
"Don't talk nonsense. The reason why I work so hard is to let you not be bullied by others, and to live a happy life. If you follow me, I will protect you for the rest of your life.
Don't worry, with my ability, as long as I'm careful, no one can touch me, and I'll be fine. "
Yuanyang nodded. He knew Jia Cong's abilities and abilities very well and almost watched him grow up step by step.
From a penniless little concubine to the current Duke of Yipinning, it only took a few years. During this period, he experienced a series of things, and they were all solved easily.
Looking at the entire capital and the entire Chu, as far as young people are concerned, Jia Cong is definitely the leader among them, a being that cannot be surpassed by others.
Being able to follow such a person in this life is definitely my greatest blessing.
The key is that Jia Cong treats himself very well and dotes on himself very much.
It is said that priceless treasures are easy to come by, but it is rare to find a lover. It is worth it to have such a person by your side for the rest of your life.
Thinking of this, infinite love surged in my heart, and my eyes looking at Jia Cong became even gentler.
"Well, I understand, Master. I will listen to you. Master, it's not yet dawn yet. Let's sleep a little longer."
Faced with the beauty's invitation, how could Jia Cong refuse? This could be considered their wedding night, so naturally the bride must be satisfied.
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing...
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On this day, Jia Cong was working in the Yamen.
Lin Zhixiao came over and saw Jia Cong stepping forward to salute.
"Old slave, I would like to pay my respects to the Duke."
After the Lai family was killed by him, for Lin Hongyu's sake and with his own suggestion, Lin Zhixiao became the general manager of the Rongguo Mansion, replacing the Lai family.
Under normal circumstances, there is no need for him to come forward to run errands. Today, he came here in person. Could it be that something happened in Rongguo Mansion?
Jia Cong smiled and said, "No need to be polite, Butler Lin. Why are you here when you have time? But what's the matter?"
Lin Zhixiao said: "If my father-in-law returns home, my aunt of the Lin family is seriously ill and has sent a letter to take Miss Lin back. The old lady and the eldest master asked the old slave to come and invite my father-in-law to go back."
When Jia Cong heard this, he frowned. Lin Ruhai's incident still happened.
"I know, I'll go back right away."
Originally, he planned to take time to take Lin Daiyu back and let her go home to see her father. But now that Lin Ru is still seriously ill, there is no way to delay it for a moment.
Lin Ruhai said she was seriously ill, but in fact she was critically ill. She asked Lin Daiyu to go back because she wanted to see her one last time.
When Lin Daiyu went back this time, her father was seriously ill and she was naturally not in a good mood. There was no one in the family to rely on. When she needed her, she had to go back with her and be her strong backing.
It's just that now that I'm an errand, I don't have much freedom. I can't go wherever I want.
It is in line with the old saying: when you feel comfortable, you don’t feel bad; when you feel bad, you don’t feel comfortable.
Accompanying Lin Daiyu to Yangzhou this time will definitely not be too short.
If Lin Ruhai's condition improves, it will take more than half a month to recuperate. Including the time spent traveling back and forth, it will take at least two months.
If it cannot be cured, once he dies, he will have to attend a funeral and observe mourning. It will take at least half a year for this to be completed.
After such a long time, I had to go to the emperor to ask for leave.
I hope that by going to Yangzhou this time, I can cure Lin Ruhai's illness and prevent Lin Daiyu from suffering the pain of losing her father again.
However, Jia Cong was not sure at all about this matter.
After all, what disease did Lin Ruhai have and what was his physical condition like? I know nothing.
We can only wait until we get to Yangzhou and see Lin Ruhai, check his body before making a decision.
Jia Cong hurried back to Rongguo Mansion and came to Jia Mu's yard.
I saw many people sitting in the room. In addition to Jia's mother, there were Jia She and Mrs. Xing, Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang, Jia Lian and Sister Feng, Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai's mother and daughter.
There are also sisters Li Wan and Sanchun, Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun, Jia Baoyu, everyone who should come has come.
Lin Daiyu sat next to Jia Mu, looking a little sad, her eyes were red, and she had obviously cried.
As a teenage girl, her mother is gone, her father is dying, and she is not around yet. How can she not be sad after knowing this?
Although Jia Cong wanted to go forward and comfort her now, he couldn't lose his etiquette in front of the elders.
First, greet Jia Mu, Jia She and others: "Greetings to the old lady, greetings to the master, greetings to the wife..."
There are too many elders. If you get together and have to greet each one one by one, if you fail to invite them, they will say that you are arrogant and look down on others, which is rude.
After giving everyone the gifts, he came to Lin Daiyu's side.
He took her hand and said: "Sister Lin, I already know about Uncle Lin. Don't be too sad. There is no one who doesn't get sick after eating whole grains. If you have an illness, it will be cured. Uncle Lin will be fine." .”
Lin Daiyu choked and said: "Brother Cong, my father is seriously ill, but I, the daughter, can't be around to serve him. I feel uncomfortable when I think about it."
Jia Cong comforted him: "Okay, don't be sad. I can't blame you. After all, we are too far apart and it is inconvenient to even send messages. Besides, Uncle Lin has no shortage of people to take care of him, including you.
Just do your best to be filial when you go back this time. I will go back with you. Uncle Lin will definitely get better. If you break your body from crying, who will take care of Uncle Lin then? "
Lin Daiyu nodded and said, "Yes, I understand, brother Cong."
Seeing that Daiyu listened to his words, Jia Cong turned around and asked, "Old lady, what is the specific situation? I just listened to what Butler Lin said to me, and I don't know the truth."
Jia Mu said: "Your Uncle Lin is seriously ill and wants to take Miss Lin back. If you have time, you can come with us. Your Uncle Lin also wants to see you. Your Uncle Lin has already agreed to the matter between you two.
This is a letter, read it yourself. "
Jia Cong nodded, took the letter, and read it carefully.
The situation was the same as what Jia Mu said. Lin Ruhai had already agreed to her marriage to Lin Daiyu, and wanted her and Daiyu to go back together to meet her future son-in-law.
This coincided with my own thoughts, and I had even more excuses when asking for leave from the emperor.
I hope I can save my father-in-law's life this time when I go to Yangzhou.
"Old lady, I made plans when I came here. This time I will go back with Sister Lin and I will definitely cure Uncle Lin's illness. Don't worry."
Mother Jia nodded and said: "We were afraid that you would have no time and delay the errand, so we arranged for your second brother Lian to accompany your sister back. I feel more at ease with you following me. It's just your errand. Can you go away?"
Jia She also said: "This trip to Yangzhou will probably take a short time. It will take at least a few months. Can you really make it?"
Jia Cong said: "Old lady, sir, I have sorted out the Five Cities Military and Horse Department now, and it is gradually on the right track. My presence or absence does not have much impact. I will enter the palace soon and ask for leave from your majesty. "
Jia Mu said: "Since you have decided, let's do this. Let Lian'er go with you. You are busy taking care of the patients, and people need to take care of the outside affairs. Let's hire a ship first and set off as soon as possible."
Even though he followed him, he actually let Jia Lian go. It seemed that he knew that Lin Ruhai was dying and was still trying to figure out the Lin family's property.
Jia Cong has nothing to say about this, let's wait and see what happens.
Lin Daiyu now is not the Lin Daiyu in the original work. With herself standing behind her, she is still very confident. If she wants to suffer a loss, she probably won't be able to.
"There is no need to hire a boat. I have already prepared a boat. Sister Lin, go back and prepare your luggage. Bring your winter clothes with you. I will send a car to pick you up early tomorrow morning."
