Knowing that Jia Cong was fine, everyone felt relieved.
Jia She, Jia Zheng, and Jia Lian returned to their courtyards.
Mrs. Wang was very disappointed when she heard that Jia Cong was fine. Since her thoughts had just been exposed, it was no longer interesting to stay here, so she left.
Only Aunt Xue, mother and daughter Xue Baochai, sisters Daiyu and Sanchun, Wang Xifeng, Li Wan and Yuanyang stayed behind to accompany Jia Mu and wait for others.
It was not until dark that Jia Cong brought people back.
When he came to Jia's mother's room, he stepped forward and saluted: "My grandson greets the old lady, which makes the old lady worried."
Jia Mu said: "It's good that you are fine. When your second uncle came back, I was shocked. Why are you confronting the Zhou family again? What is going on? Tell me quickly. explain."
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Jia Cong said: "Old lady, you also know that Concubine Zhou is the mother of the second prince. The second prince hates me very much and can do nothing about me. Concubine Zhou just wants to vent her son's anger and often looks at me in front of His Majesty. Take medicine and do some small tricks.
The last time the eldest sister came back to visit her relatives, it was Concubine Zhou who asked Xia Shouzhong to deliberately delay, so I beat Xia Shouzhong. The boy from the Zhou family said bad things about me, and I happened to hear them, so I gave him a lesson by the way, so that they would know how to mess with me. I will be more honest in the future. "
Mother Jia nodded when she heard this. She couldn't be wrong in doing so. If she didn't teach her a lesson, no one would take Jia's family seriously in the future.
Brother Cong's actions can intimidate some people and make people dare not underestimate the Jia family.
It's not a good thing just to offend the emperor's relatives. Although it has shocked some people, there are advantages and disadvantages to losing the official position.
Jia Mu said: "I heard from your second uncle that your official position is gone? Is it true?"
Jia Cong nodded and said: "It is indeed true. His Majesty said that I am too young and need to be tempered. I should learn more knowledge while I am young. Let me focus on studying and not worry about the things in the Yamen. ”
Wang Xifeng said: "Brother Cong, this is too unfair. Isn't it just a beating? How big a deal is it? I actually dismissed your official position. You fought for it with your life."
Tanchun said: "That's right, this is too unfair. Third brother's ability is much better than those old officials."
Jia Cong said with a smile: "The main reason is that the boy from the Zhou family spoke freely. I castrated him in a rage. Concubine Zhou naturally refused to give up. Your Majesty had no choice but to do this in order to appease Concubine Zhou.
In addition, I am a second-rank official at a young age. If I continue at this rate, I will be promoted to a first-rank official in a few years. I am already a super-rank Duke. If I become a first-rank official, those civil servants will not want to Watch this situation. "
When Wang Xifeng heard this, she laughed and said, "Brother Cong, what you did is too dark. No wonder the Zhou family is so stubborn. You are such a bad boy."
Xichun snorted and said, "These officials are too bad. They can't become high officials themselves, and they are jealous of their elder brother."
After Jia Cong said this, Jia Mu also understood a little bit.
He sighed and said: "Your brother has risen too fast. There is no one younger than him in the civil and military affairs of this dynasty. Only a few of His Majesty's princes can compare with him in terms of true youth and high status.
Those who have been officials for decades are not as high-ranking as Brother Cong. Naturally, they feel unbalanced. It is normal to have such thoughts. "
Lin Daiyu said: "Brother Cong, you should no longer be on the job. Have you thought about what you will do?"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "What else can I do? Make money and marry a wife. I want to marry two wives. How can I do it if I don't make more money?"
Lin Daiyu's face turned red and she laughed and cursed: "Bah, that's not serious."
Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "Hey, listen, you can still make money to marry a wife. Brother Cong, with the money you have now, you can marry a hundred wives, let alone two."
Jia Cong said: "It's not as much as you said. I basically do wholesale now, and I pay attention to small profits but quick turnover. I don't make as much as you do retailing. I just make hard money."
Wang Xifeng rolled his eyes, curled his lips and said: "You can pull it off, you are the richest here. Last time your second brother and Brother Xue drank together, I heard them say that even my aunt's family is not as rich as you." .”
Wang Xifeng is a woman who gets excited when talking about money and is obsessed with money.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Brother Cong, if you do business again, bring Baoyu with you so that he can earn some money."
When Jia Cong heard this, he laughed directly. Baoyu, like his father, was unconventional. It would be strange to let him do business without paying death.
Besides, Baoyu has no interest. What he hates most is the economic career, even to the point of disgust.
"Old lady, you take it for granted. Your precious grandson is very disgusted with these vulgar things. In his eyes, we people are just beetles and rice bugs. I don't mind taking him with me. He has to be willing. OK."
Lin Daiyu smiled and said: "Old lady, you'd better not worry about it. Brother Bao doesn't know how to do this. He scolds Brother Cong for being stupid behind his back."
Xichun smiled and said, "Yeah, yeah, I know that too."
When the sisters heard this, they all laughed.
Xue Baochai said: "Brother Bao is just a rich and idle man. He is good at reciting poems and composing poems, but he has no interest in other things."
Mother Jia felt much better when she saw everyone talking and laughing.
Everyone was left here to have dinner, chat and laugh for a while, and then disperse.
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Early the next morning, Jia Cong opened his eyes.
Seeing that Ping'er wasn't awake yet, he didn't disturb her.
Gently taking off the jade arm that was on his body, he quietly got up alone and came to the yard outside.
The four people of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and Qingwen were already exercising there.
Seeing Jia Cong coming, Qingwen smiled and said, "Master, if you don't come again, I will call you."
Jia Cong grinned. There were so many women that he couldn't get up in the morning, and he had less time to practice martial arts.
Starting this year, several people have also stopped taking medicinal baths.
It's not that I'm reluctant to part with the money, it's mainly that the medicinal bath has no effect on a few people, and the effect is minimal.
The physical fitness of several people has reached its peak, and the rest can only rely on daily exercise to improve their skills and combat experience.
Jia Cong has taken low-level Dali Pills, and his strength has increased by thirty kilograms, making Jia Cong's strength even higher.
Han Nianci has been ordered to start developing intermediate-level Dali Pills.
Intermediate Dali Pills need to use century-old ginseng, century-old polygonum multiflorum, and century-old polygonatum as the main ingredients, plus some auxiliary drugs to successfully refine it.
Jia Cong has no shortage of these medicinal materials and started collecting them five or six years ago.
Jia Cong has more than a hundred century-old ginseng in his hands, as well as century-old polygonum multiflorum and century-old polygonatum. Jia Cong also purchased a lot through the Xue family's shops in various places.
In this world, there is no shortage of these things. As long as you are willing to spend money, there are many people who will take the initiative to go into the mountains to help you find them.
Jia Cong was not short of money and was willing to spend money. After purchasing them at a high price, he got more century-old Polygonum multiflorum and century-old Polygonatum japonicum than century-old ginseng.
I actually received several plants of Millennium Polygonum Multiflorum and Millennium Polygonatum.
When the intermediate level powerful pills are refined, everyone's strength can be improved again.
The six men caught each other and fought for half an hour before they stopped.
Back in their own room, Yuanyang and Xiren helped themselves wash up before going to the restaurant to eat.
After eating, no one left in a hurry. Knowing that Jia Cong had been dismissed from office, they all stayed to talk to him, worried that he would be in a bad mood.
Qin Keqing said: "Uncle Cong, are you really no longer an official? Is it true?"
Jia Cong said: "Well, it's true. Are you disappointed?"
Qin Keqing smiled sweetly and said: "No, it doesn't matter if I am an official or not. Our family is not short of money. It's good to enjoy it at home. With so many people at home accompanying you, you won't be bored. If it doesn't work, just let me go." Ruyan brought the troupe over and sang every day."
Ruyan smiled and said: "Sir, we have arranged several new plays recently. If you are interested, I will take you to see them later."
Dayu'er said: "Sir, I've seen Sister Ruyan's new drama. It's really good. You should go and watch it when you have time."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Well, from now on I will be with you at home every day. I will have plenty of time to watch the theater. From now on, I will stay in Wenrou Township every day. Why do I feel the same as Baoyu?"
Xiren smiled and said: "Second Master Bao likes to eat rouge from other people's mouths. Does it mean that I also like to eat it?"
Jia Cong chuckled and said, "Although I don't like eating rouge, I like kissing you. Do you like it?"
Hearing Jia Cong's shameless words, all the girls laughed.
Youshi smiled and scolded: "Bah, the more you talk, the more outrageous you are. Looking at you, you shouldn't be affected much. We were worried that you would be in a bad mood after losing your official position, but now we feel a little more relieved."
Jia Cong said: "This is nothing. I don't care about the official position. It's not like you don't know what I was like when I was on duty. It's enough to have the title of Duke. This is good. It can also give me more time." Accompany you."
Youshi said: "That's good. You should have a child while you have time. I've been urging you for several years, but there's been no movement so far. Why don't you try with a few women?
The second sister and the third sister are still thinking about you. You have been leaving people there without caring about them. Why not take advantage of this period to take them in? They are both mature beauties. If you delay any longer, be careful. Someone else got there first. "
Qin Keqing said sourly: "Uncle Cong, my second aunt and my third aunt are two great beauties. They are always thinking about you. I really can't tell. Why are you so popular with girls?"
Jia Cong laughed and said: "My lord is young and rich, handsome and unrestrained. He is loved by everyone and has endless charm. There is nothing I can do if others like him. Don't you still know my charm?"
After listening to Jia Cong's words, Qin Keqing felt both funny and embarrassed.
Although the matter between the two of them was no longer a secret, I was still a little shy after being teased by Jia Cong in front of everyone.
"Bah, it's so stinky."
When the girls heard this, they all giggled.
After laughing for a while, Yuanyang said: "Grandma, it's not that we can't do it. I can't conceive the child. It's because I don't want it. There's nothing we can do about it. You'd better talk to him."
Youshi said: "Brother Cong, our Ningguo Mansion is very thin. You have to work hard to have more children. Why don't you want them?"
Jia Cong said: "Sister-in-law, it's not that I don't want it, it's that I want it later. I feel like I'm still a child. If there are a bunch of kids behind me, how annoying will it be?"
Youshi said: "You don't have to take care of the children, how could that happen? If you are afraid of being disturbed by the children, I can help you take care of the children. Just leave them where I am."
Jia Cong said: "Okay, I originally wanted to get it this year, but this is no longer a bad idea. I want to go traveling for a while, so I probably have to put it aside again."
Da Yuer said happily: "Master, where are you going? Don't forget to take me with you."
Ping'er also said: "Sir, it's our turn to go out for a walk this time, right?"
Qin Keqing's eyes lit up. Last time Yuanyang and the others followed her to Jiangnan, they made her extremely envious.
Now I actually have another chance. This time I have to go out and have a look. Even if I try my best, I have to make Uncle Cong agree to take me with him.
Thinking of this, he said softly: "Uncle Cong, I want you too. Can you bring me with you? I also want to go out and see the world."
Everyone else also looked at him eagerly, their meaning was self-evident.
Yuanyang smiled and said: "Sir, everyone wants to go, how about we go on a family trip."
Jia Cong glanced around at the girls. Most of them looked expectant, hoping that Jia Cong would agree immediately.
Only the four sisters, Qingwen, Han Nianci, and Chunxia Qiudong, looked unhurried.
Because they know that no matter where Jia Cong goes, he will take them with him, and they and Jia Cong will never be separated in this life.
Jia Cong thought for a while and said: "If we go nearby, it's no problem for the whole family to go on a trip, and we'll be back in a day or two. If it's far away, someone will have to stay and look after the house. Home is the most important thing, so we can't do without it, right?"
This time I mainly want to travel. I want to go to some deep mountains and rivers to explore the ancient times. The road is difficult to travel. In some places, not to mention horse-drawn carriages, even horseback riding is not possible. Most of you can't bear this hardship. If you follow me, you will suffer. , far less comfortable than at home.
Moreover, it will take a long time, at least half a year, or even a year, and it may take two or three years to come back, so most people are not suitable to follow. "
Youshi opened her mouth and finally chose to give up.
Although I also want to go out and see the world, my identity is not suitable.
As a widowed sister-in-law, traveling around with her brother-in-law will definitely attract a lot of gossip, and she doesn't want to ruin her reputation.
She was different from Qin Keqing, that little goblin. She was still young and good-looking, and she was already willing to take risks. The two of them were blatantly flirting, and it was already semi-public.
I don't want to learn from her, I just want to be sneaky like before, it will be more exciting.
Thinking of this, a blush appeared on his face.
After glancing at Jia Cong, Youshi said: "My sister-in-law is too old to go out. I can stay and look after the house. If the others are not afraid of being tired, brother Cong can take them there."
Jia Cong shook his head. Before he could speak, Chen Sanmei walked in.
"My lord, the eldest master of Xifu sent someone over to send a message, asking your lord to come to his side."
