"Second Grandma, the fourth girl has gone to Uncle Lin's house~"
In the capital, Ningrong Street, Rongguo Palace, an "old witch" about fifty years old said respectfully to a woman dressed like a concubine and a fairy.
"Where are the second girl and the third girl?"
"They didn't go~"
These two people were none other than Wang Xifeng and Zhou Rui's family.
Since the last time, Sister Feng knew how special Xichun was, and she had been particularly concerned about her. As for Yingchun, Tanchun was just brought along by her.
Zhou Rui's family was a well-rounded person, and she had guessed Wang Xifeng's thoughts. Since even the second mistress was a person who fawned over, she was no exception. When she met Xichun on weekdays, she always smiled like a flower and was respectful.
And the maids at home are also used to holding high and putting down low, and acting according to the wind. Seeing Second Mistress Lian acting like this, the fourth girl usually runs very diligently even if there is no reward for her orders.
"By the way, where is Baoyu? Didn't he go?"
Everyone in the house knew that the Phoenix Egg Treasure Second Master was particularly fond of this Sister Lin. How could he sit still when Miss Lin invited her to invite her?
Zhou Rui's family smiled awkwardly and glanced at Wang Xifeng quietly. Seeing that she was motionless, he rolled his eyes and continued: "Back to Second Grandma, Second Master Bao didn't go. After he came back from Uncle Lin last time, his whole body turned into frost." I beat the eggplant. I heard that as soon as Mr. Bao came to Mr. Lin’s place, Mr. Lin would teach him how to read in the study. Mr. Bao had the same temper. Since the last time, Mr. Bao would not go to Mr. Lin unless he called. It’s over!”
Hearing this, Wang Xifeng couldn't help but put down the tea cup in his hand, with a trace of contempt in his eyes.
Since the last time, after she received 180,000 taels of silver because of Lin Ruhai, her view of this uncle has changed a lot. In Sister Feng's eyes, money and power are the top priorities. If it were her fault, she would have left early. Holding Uncle Lin's thigh, Baoyu is so blessed that he doesn't know how to be blessed!
"By the way, please remember to ask people to clean Miss Lin's yard from time to time. Now the old lady and the master take it very seriously. If something goes wrong, don't blame me for not reminding you!"
Hearing this, the people from Zhou Rui's family tensed up, fear flashed across their faces, and they quickly bent down to salute, "Even if the second grandma doesn't give the order, I don't dare to neglect it!"
Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrows and glanced at Zhou Rui's family, "It's best like this. Although Miss Lin is usually a bit harsh in her tone, she is an understanding person. If anyone is really nice to her, she can tell it at a glance. Zhou Sister-in-law, you don’t need me to explain this clearly, right?”
Zhou Rui's family quickly replied: "I know! Second Grandma!"
Jinling, Xue family.
Baochai and Mrs. Xue Wang were in the room, making female celebrities and talking about themselves.
"Mom, I don't have a clue about my brother's affairs now. That Jia Yucun is really abominable. He obviously took our money, but there has been no movement. If it weren't for the emergence of a great brother in my aunt's clan, I was shocked. In the whole world, this Jia Yucun is probably going to be a peacemaker between us and the Zhen family!!"
Talking about the case of Xue Pan's death, Jia Yucun accidentally learned that the people behind Hua'erwo were the Zhen family, and the matter was delayed again and again.
When he first received the letter from the Jia family, he thought it was just a simple beggar and could handle it casually.
Unexpectedly, things got deeper and deeper, involving Jinling local snakes, Huaerwo, oh, now renamed the Beggar Gang, and the Jiangnan overlords, the Zhen family, standing behind them.
Now it was hard for him. Jia Yucun, who already knew how powerful these big families were, finally became more and more unwilling to get involved in this matter. However, another letter came from the Jia family, and he could only mediate in it.
Some time ago, he heard that Lin Ruhai had been granted a title. The second prince who was born from Concubine Zhen seemed to have been suppressed by Emperor Mingkang. After that, a champion prince came out of the Jia family, and the balance in his heart tilted.
However, when talking about this matter, it also feels like a trick of fate. It was Jia Qi who wanted to punish him at the time, but in the end, it was because of him that Xue Pan was rescued. It was quite funny to drink and peck.
When Mrs. Xue saw that Jia's family was getting more and more popular, and Baochai was getting older, she thought of some things her husband had arranged before, and she started thinking about going north.
"My son, there is nothing we can do about this. In many cases, this is what happens in the officialdom. Now that your father is gone, the power of our Xue family is declining. In such a situation, it is difficult not to be under control!"
Speaking of this, Mrs. Xue Wang couldn't stop sighing. She and Mrs. Jia Wang were biological sisters. They were married at the same time, even better. After all, her mother-in-law left early and her rules were not established for a few years. My husband passed away early, and the family began to go downhill. Originally, the situation in the Jia family was similar to theirs, and they were all going downhill. I didn’t expect that this year, somehow, another brother would appear in the family, and he did such an earth-shattering thing. As a result of the big event, he was awarded the title of Champion Marquis by the emperor. The Jia family suddenly reversed its decline and looked like it was about to revive.
Having said this, Mrs. Xue Wang put down the needle and thread in her hand, took her daughter's hand, and said sincerely: "My son, don't blame me for talking too much. There is something I have to tell you in advance. Your father back then When I left, I also arranged your affairs. Our Xue family is an imperial businessman. Although we are famous outside, we are still much worse than those real noble families. Originally, your father had planned to let Pan'er take the imperial examination. Way, but he left too early, and your brother is so virtuous!"
"Your father knows that you are smart and calm, and you are ten times and a hundred times better than your brother. In the end, he will not put his hope in your brother. He plans to send you to the palace to give you a try. After all these years, Since then, all the nuns my family has hired are from the palace. You must have noticed something, and with the help of your family, maybe there will be a glimmer of hope!"
Baochai listened on the side without saying a word. Her mother was right. She had already noticed many things. She had learned more than her peers about food and clothing since she was a child, housekeepers and people, and rules and principles. , and she knew a lot, she gradually discovered it after she became sensible.
However, she has a naturally stable temperament and is obedient when things happen. She understands justice well and is aware of the many difficulties faced by her family. She later developed a calm temperament and did not make a fuss about her mother's words.
"Now that you are getting older, I am thinking about going north for my mother! Let's go to the capital first to take care of some things. I heard that there is a girl in the Jia family who has entered the palace. I will see if I can help her. Now that the Jia family is prospering again, and there are several brothers in the house, if you don't choose, it may not be a retreat at that time!"
When Baochai heard the last word, her cheeks turned red. After all, it was her daughter's family, and she had no choice but to enter the palace. She didn't feel much about it yet, but when it came to Jia's brother, it was a different story, which made her a little embarrassed.
Baochai called out softly, "Mother~"
Mrs. Xue Wang took Baochai into her arms, hesitated for a moment, then continued with a smile, "There is nothing wrong with men getting married when they are young, and women getting married when they are young. I heard that the champion Hou Jiachu is not very old, and he does not have an aunt. , is a good one; and there is Baoyu, who is smart and docile. He is different from the ordinary dandies of the Hou family. He does not do the sideshows of walking dogs and fighting cocks. He is also about the same age as you. The old lady dotes on you. Your uncle is doing it for you in the court. Officer, I am afraid that more of the family’s resources will be tilted towards him in the future, which is also very good. If it really happens in the future, he will not bully you~"
Baochai gradually calmed down after hearing her mother's analysis, but her mother mentioned two people at once, which made her confused as to what her mother meant.
So she asked: "Mom, this~"
Prince Xue hugged Baochai and said with some emotion: "Originally, Jia Qi was the best, but he has made such great contributions, I'm afraid the emperor will grant him a marriage, and we are not familiar with him. The chance of things happening is low, so I just said these two words for my mother’s sake. What will happen then depends on God’s will~”
