After finally delivering the money, Jia Cong led the people and left the household department.
Arriving at the gate of Rongguo Mansion, Lin Zhixiao hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Mr. Guo, the old lady asked you to go see her first when you come back."
Jia Cong nodded. Jia Mu was his elder, so he should go and see her first.
At this time, Lin Daiyu and the three of them have probably arrived. I wonder if Lin Ruhai is here?
He got off his horse and followed Lin Zhixiao to Jia Mu's yard.
"Steward Lin, has Uncle Lin come to the house?"
Lin Zhixiao said: "If you want to return home, Master Lin has already been here and left not long ago."
I have stayed in the household department for too long. Lin Ruhai has already come over. I wonder if Sister Lin has followed her back?
When I came to Jia Mu's room, I took a quick look and found that the sisters were all there. Li Wan and Wang Xifeng were also there, but I didn't see Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai. Neither of these busy ladies came over, and I don't know what they were doing.
Jia Cong took a step forward and bowed down: "Grandson, please say hello to the old lady. I haven't seen you for many days. She is still well."
Jia Mu smiled and said: "Okay, okay, get up quickly and come over here to sit. Why have you stayed in the palace for so long? Is there something wrong?"
Jia Cong stood up and sat down next to Jia Mu.
He smiled and said: "It's nothing. I came out of the palace a long time ago. I just stayed at the Ministry of Household Affairs to accompany them to hand over the money. The amount was a bit large. It took some effort to count it. Now the handover is over. , I’ll be back.”
Wang Xifeng said: "Brother Cong, we have been counting until now. How much money do we get?"
Jia Cong said: "Second sister-in-law, you can't guess that there are more than 20 million taels of silver."
"Ah, so much? My dear, I have more than 20 million taels of silver. How can I pile it up into a mountain?"
Wang Xifeng looked at Jia Cong in surprise. She had heard Jia Lian say that these were all proceeds from confiscating the house. With so much money, this brother-in-law must have made a lot of money, right?
Everyone was a little surprised when they heard this. They didn't expect there would be so much money. Even Jia Mu was a little surprised.
You know, the entire Rongguo Mansion only earns thirty to forty thousand taels of silver a year, and this is the income after reorganization. In the past few years, it was unable to make ends meet, and it was borrowed from here and there to make up the holes.
Wang Xifeng said: "Brother Cong, you don't take care of your brother for such a big fat job, let him have a little bit of it."
This second sister-in-law really wants money rather than life, and wants to have a hand in everything.
Now, the family has no shortage of money, but this temper has not changed.
He gave Jia Lian 10,000 taels of silver, but he spent it all on the brothel, so he probably didn't have much left. After all, it had been two months.
"Second sister-in-law, although I also participated, it was in front of the Salt Patrol Yamen. There were hundreds of people. It's not easy to participate in this kind of thing. Besides, we don't lack that little money, so why bother wading into that muddy water?
Our life is much better now than before. We can be rich and prosperous for decades if we are safe and sound. Why bother to cause disaster just for some money? That's really not worth the gain. "
When Jia Mu heard this, she nodded. This was a mature statement.
For the Jia family, those floating wealth, more or less, do not have much impact. If you reach out rashly, you can easily cause disaster.
"Girl Feng, your brother is right. Your family is much better now. You still have your own business and you don't lack that little money. Why bother to work so hard? It makes people feel short-sighted."
Seeing what Jia Mu said, Wang Xifeng quickly agreed.
"Now that I know about our ancestors, I'll just talk about it. Besides, I don't have Brother Cong's abilities."
Jia Mu chuckled and said, "It's good to know. You can take care of your family with peace of mind and don't get involved in outside affairs. That's their men's business."
The Jia family is now prosperous. With the support of Ning Guogong, Brother Cong, it has returned to its peak period again.
Besides, there was Yuanchun, the girl in the palace. Although she couldn't help much, she still gave the Jia family a share of honor.
With these two children here, if nothing happens, there will be no problem at all for a few more decades of prosperity. I will be worthy of my ancestors and I can feel at ease.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "The old lady is still wise. With the old lady here, that is the blessing of the Jia family and the blessing of us juniors."
When my mother heard this, she laughed and said, "Just don't think I'm an old man."
Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "Look at what you said, ancestor, who dares to think so? You are now the ancestor of Ning Rong's second house."
My mother was even more happy when she heard this, it was really true when she thought about it.
Although Brother Cong has adopted Dongfu, he is his own grandson. The heirs of both houses are his own grandsons, and he is not the ancestor of the two houses.
Thinking of this, my heart is full of achievements and my face is even more smiley.
Tanchun came to Jia Cong's side, pouted and said: "Third brother, you are biased. You took Yun Yatou and Fourth Yatou to play in so many places, but you didn't take me and second sister with you. It's really too much."
Seeing her cute little appearance, Jia Cong chuckled and said, "Third sister, if you keep pouting your little mouth, you will be able to hang a bottle of oil."
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Xichun pulled Shi Xiangyun and ran over, shouting: "Let me see, let me see, come on, third sister, you can get an extra oil bottle from now on."
Tanchun glared at the two of them and said, "Go, go, I haven't settled the score with you two yet."
The two of them giggled, ran to Yingchun, pulled her and whispered.
These two girls were becoming more and more lively, and said to Tanchun: "Third sister, you can't blame me. Uncle Lin was seriously ill at the time, and I didn't know the situation, so how could I take you with me.
Sister Yun and Fourth Sister also ran over secretly, and I realized that these two guys were stalking and playing rogue, and I had no choice but to take them with me.
Fortunately, Uncle Lin was fine. I received His Majesty's decree to go to Jinling to suppress bandits, and that's how I started to plan my next trip. So, you really can't blame my brother. I can only blame you for being too cowardly. . "
Tanchun snorted and said, "Third brother, this is what you said. If my sister gets bolder, don't scare you."
"Three girls, who are you trying to scare?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xue Baochai and Aunt Xue walked in.
Xue Baochai came closer, bowed down and blessed her, "Greetings to the old lady."
Jia Mu just liked the excitement, and she laughed and said, "You two are here, come and sit down."
Aunt Xue said: "I heard that Brother Cong and the girls are back. Let's come and have a look."
He came to Lin Daiyu and asked, "Girl Lin, your father's condition doesn't matter, does it?"
Lin Daiyu stood up and bowed and said: "I've met my aunt. My father is no longer seriously injured. He just needs to be nursed back to health slowly. Thank you for your concern, aunt."
Aunt Xue said: "It's okay. Thank God. If you are short of anything, you can tell your aunt where I still have some precious medicinal materials. I will ask Bao Yatai to send you some later and bring them to your father."
Seeing Aunt Xue's caring attitude, Lin Daiyu could only smile and thank her.
"Thank you, aunt."
Aunt Xue said: "You and Bao Yatou have played together since childhood. They are like biological sisters. I have always regarded you as my own child. You are not allowed to see me outside."
Lin Daiyu said: "Now that I know aunt, I won't be polite to you."
Seeing Aunt Xue's enthusiasm, Jia Mu didn't think much about it, but she felt even happier.
Jia Cong knew well that this was to establish a relationship in advance, but it was a good thing for him.
He stood up and said, "I've seen my aunt. I haven't seen you for a few days. How is your aunt?"
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "Okay, okay, this child is still so lovable. Come and sit down here."
Jia Cong followed the instructions and sat next to Xue Baochai.
"How are you doing, Sister Bao? We haven't seen you for a few days, and she is getting prettier and prettier."
Xue Baochai rolled her eyes at him and said, "Brother Cong, you'd better tell Sister Lin these sweet words. Sister Lin doesn't believe it at all."
Lin Daiyu said: "This person is becoming more and more glib and likes to talk nonsense. I don't believe what he says either."
Xichun said with a smile: "Sister Lin, my brother said on the boat that you look like a little fairy. Don't you believe it too?"
Lin Daiyu glared at her and said, "Go and play with you, why are you everywhere?"
When everyone heard this, they all burst into laughter.
At this time, Yuanyang walked in.
He walked up to the old lady and bowed: "I've met the old lady."
Seeing her confidant maid, Jia Mu was still very happy. She waved her hand and said, "The mandarin duck is here too, come and sit down."
Yuanyang said: "Old lady, someone is coming from the palace. Please ask the Duke to go back and receive the order. I'm here to invite the Duke to go back."
Jia Mu wondered: "Didn't I just come back not long ago? Is there something else?"
Jia Cong thought about it and guessed it was a reward.
He stood up and said: "Old lady, it's nothing serious. Don't worry. Your Majesty has rewarded you with some things. They should be gifts. I'll go back and take a look first. I'll send some to the old lady later."
My mother smiled when she heard this and said, "Go quickly, I don't need anything, you can keep it for yourselves."
I didn’t say whether to send him away or not. This attitude made the old lady very satisfied. She felt that she was very proud in front of everyone. Look at my grandson, how filial he is!
Lin Daiyu said: "Brother Cong, you will send me to my father's house tomorrow. During this period, I will stay there to take care of my father."
Jia Cong nodded and said, "Look, what else is missing? We will bring them there together tomorrow. They have lived in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time and have just arrived in the capital. They are probably not very adapted to the climate here. I still have some mink furs over there. I will bring them there tomorrow." Let some go.”
Lin Daiyu said: "Well, you make the decision."
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Jia Cong returned to Ningguo Mansion and saw eunuch Xiao Li sitting in the hall.
When he saw Jia Cong coming back, he stood up and greeted him.
"Mr. Ning Guo, you are really a saintly person. You have just come back and received a reward from His Majesty. It is really enviable."
Jia Cong laughed and said: "It's all thanks to the emperor's great blessing. The emperor's kindness is really great. Thank you for your service, Eunuch Li."
Eunuch Xiao Li said: "We are all doing things for our master, so there is no hard work. Speaking of which, Lord Ning Guo tricked our family quite a lot last time. He almost scared our family to death."
Jia Cong laughed when he heard this and handed over a banknote directly.
"Even if Eunuch Li returns to the capital empty, he will be intercepted and killed. They don't know whose hands the memorial is in. It would be a great achievement for my father-in-law to bring it back to the capital. I have sent people to secretly protect my father-in-law and will not let him go." If my father-in-law is in any danger, isn’t this the best of both worlds?”
When little Eunuch Li heard this, he thought about it carefully and realized that it was really the case.
If Jia Cong hadn't sent someone to protect him, he would have been doomed long ago. In this way, he owed Jia Cong a favor.
He looked at the amount of the banknote and grinned.
"Mr. Ning Guo is really strategizing. Our family is ashamed of himself. Thank you so much, Gong Ning."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "You are so polite, father-in-law. I will need more care from my father-in-law in the future."
Little Eunuch Li knew that Jia Cong had just returned and didn't stay long. He put down his things and got up and left.
Ping'er asked people to move things into the warehouse, and returned to the back house with Jia Cong.
Jia Cong said: "I will send fifty pieces of palace brocade to the old lady later, and prepare another fifty. I will send Sister Lin home tomorrow and take it with me. In addition, prepare two hundred mink skins and ten more." Bring the ginseng with you."
Ping'er said: "Master, don't worry, I'll be ready in a minute."
Looking at Ping'er next to me, after not seeing her for three months, I really missed her. He reached out and held her hand, smiled and said, "Have you missed me?"
Ping'er looked at Jia Cong, his eyes full of tenderness and longing, as if he was about to melt Jia Cong.
"Well, I thought about it. After I left for three or four days, I started to think about it. Master, please take me with you when you go out again. I don't want to be separated from you."
Jia Cong gently held her in his arms and said softly: "Well, when I have the opportunity in the future, I will take you out to have a look. I didn't expect it to go so smoothly this time."
Ping'er smiled and said, "When Yuanyang and the others came back, they made Yanhong and the others envious. I was a little envious too."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Next time I take you there and let them look after the house at home."
"Hey, it's still broad daylight, so you two are going to start making love to each other. Don't worry, no one will disturb you tonight."
Seeing the two of them leaning together, Yuanyang started laughing and joking.
Ping'er rolled her eyes at Yuanyang and scolded with a smile: "You have been with me all the time. It's so beautiful to play everywhere. You're a waste. Next time you stay at home to look after the house, I will also go out for a walk."
Knowing that Jia Cong was back, Youshi, Qin Keqing, Yanhong, Xiaohong and others all rushed over.
Seeing everyone looking at him eagerly, especially Qin Keqing, his eyes were so obvious, full of longing and tenderness, that Jia Cong felt a little unbearable.
On the contrary, Youshi's eyes were rather obscure, making it difficult for others to notice.
Jia Cong said: "You have worked hard at home this time. I brought back a batch of jewelry from Jiangnan. Let each of you choose two pieces later."
After dinner, we talked for a while and then left.
Jia Cong followed Ping'er to her room. After closing the door, Ping'er pounced on her.
"Master, I miss you so much."
They say a break is better than a wedding. The two haven't seen each other for three months, and they have just passed the honeymoon period. How could they not think about it?
Faced with the beauty's enthusiasm, Jia Cong was also excited. He hugged her and said, "Ping'er, I miss you too."
After saying that, he lowered his head and kissed me...
