The Second Master of the Red Chamber

After listening to Wang Xifeng's words, Jia's mother cursed secretly, but couldn't say anything else, and looked at Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang naturally couldn't say anything.She also wants to be decent. The first time she said it was rejected by others, but the second time she said it, it was persecution.

After all, she was also the birth mother of a noble concubine, so she wouldn't argue with Wang Xifeng on the spot for some rewards.

But I also made up my mind to go back and have a good discussion with Jia Zheng, let Jia Zheng and Jia Lian talk about it, and re-establish the income control system of the official treasury.

Otherwise, I'm afraid that the face of Rongguo Mansion, a majestic century-old mansion, will really be lost.

Seeing that Mrs. Wang had no objection, Mother Jia happily selected a few practical ones from the many rewards, and even Mrs. Wang took two tokens for Zhou Rui's family to send home.

When Wang Xifeng turned around, he saw Yingchun and others gathered around the dozens of high-quality palace satin, praising the things that the Queen Mother gave were extraordinary.

She said very generously: "If the three of you like these materials, I will ask each of you to make two new spring clothes for you later.

But you'd better go to my place sometime and I'll have you re-measured.

It's time for you to grow your body, and you will have a different appearance every year, so don't make it out of your body and it will be bad. "

Yingchun and the others were overjoyed when they heard the words, and thanked each one quickly.

Tanchun even went around to Wang Xifeng's side, rubbing her body for a while, which made Wang Xifeng laugh and curse.

Seeing the harmony and kindness between their aunts and sisters-in-law, Jia's mother showed approval in her eyes.

Feng girl is in these places, so people like it!
After laughing a bit, she asked with a loud laugh: "Miss Feng, what did Lian'er do again?
I heard that he left the banquet very early before, and now he is not in the mansion, he just came back, let alone take a good rest, what are you busy with? "

Wang Xifeng had some guesses, but he wasn't sure: "Who knows, he didn't tell me. It must be because he was outside."

At this time, Lai everyone said, "I heard that the second master Lian seems to have sent someone to the bank to exchange the money."

"Exchanging money?"

"I don't know exactly what to do, but I just heard from people outside that only a few of the guard boys who went out with the second master came back..."

Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang were all surprised.

"Only a few came back, what do you mean?"

Jia's mother has heard that after Jia Lian took over the title, he selected a group of bastards from his family to practice in the Dongkua courtyard every day.

But how many and who they are, her ancestor doesn't care.

"I heard our family lament that the second master Lian had chosen a total of twenty guards, and this time he went out with him, but not even ten came back, and they said they all died outside the Great Wall.

The second master Lian also ordered people to bring back all their bone urns and send them to various families.

This afternoon, those family members were crying a lot, and many people in the house knew about it. "

"So, are they really all dead?" Mrs. Xing bluffed.

When she was righted, the old man was dead, but he had never seen such a big scene where so many people died all at once.

In fact, even when the old man was alive, the soldiers under his account rarely died in battle.

After all, the death of the personal guards meant that the main general was at least in danger.

And with the status of Rong Guogong, even if he leads the army, he rarely experiences crises.

This time, Jia Lian was just an accident.

As a result, even Jia Mu was silent.

Wang Xifeng's complexion was faintly pale.

Although she knew that Jia Lian's wealth was hard-won, she didn't feel it very deeply.

Hearing this, how many of the guards Jia Lian practiced are dead?Even she felt terrified!
Unlike Jia's mother, she knew most of Jia Lian's guards, at least she had seen them face to face.

The night before Jia Lian's departure, she personally ordered those people to protect Jia Lian.

Who knew that among so many young boys, only a few came back alive?

When the heartless man just came back, he didn't tell her this, and he didn't know how many dangers he had experienced outside this time.

Fortunately, there were still a few left. If they all died and Jia Lian was not protected, she couldn't even imagine the consequences.

No wonder, the heartless one has always been very strong. When I first saw him at home, I was so tired that I lay down.

Thinking of this, Wang Xifeng couldn't help but feel distressed. At this moment, she really wanted to go home immediately, find Jia Lian, and ask him all about his experiences outside.

This is still the case for Jia Mu, Wang Xifeng and others, let alone the three Yingchun sisters who were so happy just now.

The oldest of them was not yet Jiji, and the youngest was even less than ten years old. Death in battle was too far away for them.

But this time, it happened right next to them, and it was the guards under their most beloved second elder brother Lian. They couldn't help but not be afraid, and all of them turned pale.

After all, Mother Jia was used to storms, she waved her hand and sighed: "This is the responsibility and danger that their son's family must bear if they want to make achievements.

I think back when the Grand Duke was alive, he often led troops to fight, and many of the soldiers and family generals under his tent died, and I personally helped take care of the pensions for many of them.

It's just that the years have passed for too long, and I have almost forgotten these things. "

As Jia Mu spoke, she fell into deep thought.

At this moment, she deeply realized the decline of the Jia family.

Without Jia Lian, Jia's family, which started out with military exploits, would have ignored the military for decades, and as a result, her old ancestor would have become so unfamiliar with horse leather shrouds.

"Feng girl, go back and tell Lian'er that for those who died, let him send someone to take care of the pensions, and don't be too sad.

Forget it, needless to say I said it, I think he didn't even want to tell us about it before he came because he was afraid that we would worry.

Lian'er has really grown up and can take on things.

Just let him figure it out, and you all just cooperate. "

After Jia's mother finished speaking, she got up tremblingly with a cane, and the mandarin ducks beside her hurried up to help her into the bedroom.

Seeing Mother Jia going to rest, Mrs. Wang and others naturally left.

Li Wan also walked home with her maid, Su Yue.

But her heart was not at peace.

In the past few years, she has looked at family affairs, especially Jia Lian's affairs, almost from the perspective of a bystander.

She was really surprised, and even a little puzzled.

After all, she came in early, and she had acquainted with this uncle Jia Lian at first.

Until, Jia Lian broke her understanding time and time again, and made her surprised, unfamiliar, and even had to admire her!

Although Jia's mother didn't say it clearly just now, she could tell that the Jia family will most likely rely on Jia Lian for support in the future.

I didn't hear what Jia's mother said, let Jia Lian make up his own mind, and let Wang Xifeng and others assist.

Those words seemed to be addressed to Wang Xifeng, but they were actually addressed to Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang.

That's right, Jia Lian is already Lord Marquis.

This identity alone, in any dynasty, in any family, is definitely the talker of the family.

That is to say, from now on, the family affairs, I am afraid that the master will retire after the second master Lian...

Before Jia Lian had just taken over the title, and even after acting as the patriarch, many people in the family still thought that Jia Lian and Jia Zheng would complement each other.

Even, Jia Zheng will still be the master, and Jia Lian will be the second.

Because Jia Zheng is not only an elder, but also the biological father of the imperial concubine.

There are even rumors that Jia Zheng will be promoted soon.

Li Wan didn't think this was just a rumor.Because she heard from Jia Mu and others that according to the system, if there is a new nobleman in the Dafan Palace, the emperor will promote the nobleman's close relatives, or even a nobleman.

And Yuanchun not only made a concubine, but also became a noble concubine, but Jia Zheng was still Yuanwailang!
This is because the Jia family is preparing for family visits.

Once this matter is over, Jia Zheng will most likely be promoted.

If so, Jia Zheng would still be the master of the Rongguo Mansion.

But who would have thought that Jia Lian was suddenly promoted to a noble, and immediately ascended to the sky, almost approaching the old man!
Among other things, just raising the family's title from second-class general to marquis, such an achievement is unmatched by the Jia family!
That is for the family, which lasted at least two generations of wealth.

Not to mention, since the emperor was willing to reward Jia Lian with such kindness, it can be seen that Jia Lian is now a noble family.

No one can replace it.

No one can suppress it.

Even Jia Mu, who is the first-class wife of Rong Guogong, can't do it.

Besides, it is impossible for Jia's mother to suppress Jia Lian. No one has seen how filial and respectful Lian's second master is to the old lady.

They are the grandparents of their own relatives.

Even now, even if someone said that Second Master Bao was no longer Jia Mu's favorite grandson, some people might believe it.

Thinking of Jia Lian's glory in these years, even Li Wan, who is as pure and ascetic as Li Wan, can't help thinking about it.

She remembered that when Jia Lian practiced every evening, she would pass by outside her courtyard. She could see Jia Lian's figure coming home from a distance through the sparse flowers and trees in the courtyard and the poured latticed courtyard wall.

She also remembered that time when Jia Lian was drunk, she sent Jia Lian back to the house at the order of Jia's mother, but Jia Lian regarded her as Wang Xifeng, and even belittled her a little.

She still remembers all these.

"Grandma...?"

Su Yue's voice brought Li Wan back to his senses.

Just as he was about to turn his head to look at his maid, he suddenly saw someone in front of him from the corner of his eye, and he immediately looked up.

Seeing this almost scared her soul away, she couldn't help taking a step back, and said in panic, "Second, where did Second Uncle come from?"

Jia Lian frowned.

What's the matter with Li Wan, I saw her just now, but she didn't hear me when I went up to say hello.

Why seeing myself now is like seeing a flood and a beast.

"I just came from Dongkuayuan, is sister-in-law okay?"

"No, I'm fine..."

Jia Lian glanced at her from beginning to end.

Needless to say, as a woman on the official book of twelve beauties, Li Wan's color is absolutely impeccable, second only to the few women he has seen.

Although she is five or six years older than Wang Xifeng, she is only 25 or [-] now.

He is as tall as Wang Xifeng, but not as slender as Wang Xifeng, and looks a bit plump. In this respect, he is similar to sister-in-law You in the mansion over there.

The clean attire matched with the introverted temperament she had cultivated as a widow all the year round. Although she looked elegant and refined, with a Confucian indifference, she lacked the vitality that youth should have.

Even if it is placed in a Taoist temple, standing with those ascetic Taoist nuns, it will not look different.

Realizing that Li Wan was a little uneasy being looked at by her, Jia Lian turned his head to Na Suyue and said, "Is your grandma feeling unwell?"

Su Yue looked puzzled, looked at Jia Lian, then looked at her grandmother, and asked, "Grandma, what's wrong with you?"

She also felt that Grandma's reaction just now was too abnormal.

Second Master Lian is such a gentle and refined person, what does Grandma fear him for, even our little girl is not afraid.

Li Wan took a deep breath to calm himself down, "Thank you for your concern, Second Uncle, I'm really fine, just now, I was just distracted."

"I see."

Jia Lian nodded, and said to Su Yue: "Take good care of your grandma. If there is anything wrong, remember to report it to your wife or the old lady. You can also tell me and your second grandma Lian."

After Jia Lian finished speaking, he bowed his hands to Li Wan and left.

"Yes~"

Su Yue happily bowed to Jia Lian, and she didn't get up until Jia Lian was gone, then she smiled at Li Wan, "Second Master Lian is really kind, he is so gentle to us, no wonder everyone envies him in his room. those servant girls."

Li Wan glanced at her, and the corner of his mouth twitched. Could this girl be implying that he treated her badly?

He didn't care about it with his own girl, but looked back at the direction Jia Lian was going away, and his heart was in a mess.

He said that if she had something to do, she could tell the wife or the old lady, and even Wang Xifeng would understand.

Tell him why?
Whether it was polite, a slip of the tongue, or intentional, she didn't understand.

There is no need to think about it. In short, as the two of them, they are destined to enter the water and not violate the river, and there is no possibility of any intersection.