The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 48 Game
Everyone thought it was just a trivial matter. Jia Baoyu was still a child, but he just liked the pretty girl, and it didn't rise to the level of brothers fighting for women.

It wasn't until I saw that Jia Lian didn't respond to Jia's mother's words for a long time after hearing the words, that I felt a thump in my heart.

In fact, Mother Jia didn't want to say that. After all, she was a person of status and status, and she was decent, and she was unwilling to take back what she said.

Long before Jia Lian came back, Jia Baoyu coquettishly begged Qingwen to marry her, but she never agreed, only perfunctory words.

It was only after being pestered by Jia Baoyu a few times, seeing Jia Baoyu's well-behaved appearance, that I really couldn't bear to make him unhappy, so my heart relaxed.

Anyway, it doesn't matter that the person hasn't been handed over to Jia Lian yet.

Just now Jia Baoyu came to her ear and said, Lian's second elder brother already has such a good maid, so why not give Qingwen to him, one for each is just right...

Only then did Jia's mother decide to speak for Jia Baoyu.

"Don't think that I don't mean anything. In fact, you know that I have nothing to do with your brother Bao, and he has a stubborn temper. If you feel disadvantaged, I will make up for you. I don't care about anything in this room. , if you like it, just open your mouth."

Mother Jia stared at Jia Lian, really upset. Could it be that Jia Lian didn't even listen to her because of a girl?
What Jiamu said also made other people who thought Jiamu was eccentric understand.Children are more self-willed, and they want good things when they see them. Jia's mother can't reject them, so she has to exchange other things with Jia Lian.

This is already taking good care of Jia Lian. After all, what Jia Mu said meant that the big maids around her could be chosen at will.Jia Lian has always been a pragmatic person, so instead of fighting with Jia Baoyu for a little girl who didn't grow up and making Jia's mother unhappy, it would be better to pick a bigger one and put it back in the house, wouldn't it be just right?

Wang Xifeng was also afraid that Jia Lian's brain would be convulsed for a while, so she hurriedly smiled and said: "Look at what the old lady said, although I don't want to argue with a little girl, after all, the old lady is for us and for our own good. In this case, I will promise the old lady on his behalf. Ancestor, that little girl Qingwen, I'd better give it to Brother Bao, as it happens that their children are having fun together.

But the old ancestor can't just say nothing, I really admire a few things in your room, I didn't dare to move my mind before, now that the old ancestor said this, I will not be polite... "

Of course Wang Xifeng had selfish intentions and didn't want Qingwen to enter her door.But what's more, she was still afraid that Jia Lian would offend Jia's mother. If so, wouldn't Jia Lian's efforts to please his family members be in vain?

But Jia Lian said in a bad tone: "The old ancestor is talking to me, why do you interrupt, go back."

This time, everyone became even more nervous.In the past, they only saw Second Grandma Lian talking loudly to Second Master Lian, and Second Master Lian was smiling, but had they ever seen Second Grandma Lian scolding Second Grandma Lian?Isn't this contrary to common sense?

Even Wang Xifeng was taken aback, but he didn't retort as others thought. Instead, he stared at Jia Lian for two seconds, twitched the corners of his mouth, and backed away with a snort.

Jia Lian finally met Jia Mu head-on, seeing her piercing eyes, suddenly thought of Jia Amnesty.

It's no wonder that Jia She complained that Jia's mother was biased. Although the old lady was very upright in her conduct, this biased problem really needed to be cured.

He shook his head and said to Jia Mu: "Don't talk about compensation or not, old ancestor. People are rewarded by you to your grandson. Even if you want to go back, it's just a matter of words, grandson. Is there any reason to violate it?"

Jia's mother laughed, and she knew that Jia Lian was a sensible person, and would not make everyone unhappy over such a trivial matter.

But Jia Lian said again: "However, if Brother Bao is involved in this, I'm afraid it won't be the case..."

As Jia Lian spoke, she turned and looked at Jia Baoyu who had a hopeful expression on her face.

Erbao, Erbao, I thought you had no bad intentions and had such a tragic ending, so I had some sympathy for you, but now that you've touched my head, don't blame my brother for not showing mercy in the future noodle.

"If the grandson remembers right, when the ancestor gave the gift, he agreed to make up for the loss of the grandson's inner curtain, and to give Qingwen to the grandson as a concubine. Now that he is taken away by Brother Bao halfway, this only I'm afraid it's wrong.

Of course I am willing to let someone out, but I am afraid that when others hear about it, they will think that Brother Bao is relying on the favor of his elders to seek concubines from his elder brother's house. This is not good for Brother Bao's reputation.

If such rumors reach the master's ears again, I'm afraid the master will not know what kind of anger he will become. "

Jia Lian spoke so loudly that everyone could hear them.

No one thought Jia Lian was wrong.If it weren't for this concern, Mother Jia wouldn't have hesitated for so long.

But after thinking about it, she felt that it was not a big deal. After all, he was in her hands all the time. As long as Jia Lian didn't bother, who would care about such a small matter?

Now that Jia Lian said so, I'm afraid he is unwilling to let someone out, which makes Jia's mother feel tricky.

Although she really wanted to force Jia Lian to submit, Jia Lian didn't dare to say anything in the end, for fear that the harmony in the family would disappear.The servants would also gossip about her, which she didn't like to see.

But Jia Lian said to Jia Baoyu again: "But, speaking of it, it is actually a matter between our two brothers. If there is consensual between us brothers, if you are willing to give and I am willing to accept, then others will also accept it." I can't say anything.

Right, bro? "

Jia Baoyu also felt embarrassed at this time, he didn't know that Qingwen was already Jia Lian's nominal concubine, and he only thought she was a girl, so he insisted on it because of his favor.

So facing Jia Lian, I inevitably felt a little embarrassed, "Second Brother Lian, I..."

Jia's mother stopped talking at this time, she could see that Jia Lian had her own ideas.

Sure enough, Jia Lian stopped Jia Baoyu's words with a wave of his hand, and said with a smile: "It's only natural for elder brother to give in to younger brother, since you sincerely want it, how can I not give it to you?

But you can't let me suffer too much, we can talk and discuss, and avoid others saying that you take advantage of me.

How about this, you give the attacker in your house to your brother, and I will give you Qingwen, how about it? "

When Jia Lian said this, both Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang couldn't sit still.

Especially Mrs. Wang, she didn't know about this at first, and she also felt that Jia's mother doted on Jia Baoyu too much. If such a thing spread, it would really not be good for Jia Baoyu's reputation.

Now when I hear Jia Lian begging for an attack, I don't even agree.

She looked pretty good at Xiren, at least much better than Qingwen.She hates goblin-like characters the most. Even though Qingwen is still young, she has the facial features and demeanor, which is just as good as Aunt Zhao back then!If Xiren was used to replace such a person in Jia Baoyu's house, she might vomit to death.

The point is, other people will think that Jia Lian is generous and let his brother go.

Out of the corner of Jia Lian's eyes, he caught sight of Mrs. Wang's expressions, smiled, and continued to dig a hole for Jia Baoyu: "What about Brother Bao? You also know that the old ancestor asked me to pick three first-class maids, but I didn't pick them. The last name is Qingwen.

I reluctantly gave up my love. Think about it, is Qingwen better than Xirensheng? "

Jia Baoyu originally wanted to get her by his side because of Qingwen's good life. Now when he heard Jia Lian say this, he knew that he couldn't take her away without paying the price, so he nodded immediately: "Okay, I promise you..."

How can a child weigh the pros and cons so much, although he thinks attacking people is pretty good, but it is still not as good as Qingwen.

Jia Lian laughed and looked at Xi Ren standing beside her. The little girl was obviously injured. After all, Jia Baoyu agreed to Jia Lian, which meant that he agreed with Jia Lian's words, and she was not as good as Qingwen.

Presumably the little girl's self-esteem was a little hurt.But she was very sensible, she just looked up and then lowered her head again.

On the other hand, Qingwen, who was next to Xiren, was quite annoyed, she was obviously very angry at Jia Lian's two brothers who exchanged her as a commodity.

If it wasn't for the fact that all the people present were people she couldn't afford, she would have jumped out and cursed people.

"Nonsense ~!"

Finally, Mother Jia couldn't bear to watch Jia Lian bullying the children.

The fact that Xiren was able to get a tael of silver per month at such a young age meant that she was worth the price in the eyes of Jia Mu. How could a little girl who had just entered the mansion for less than a year be comparable?

They are not people who only value appearance!

Even if Xiren searched all over the two prefectures, it would be difficult to find another one who is so loyal and sensible. This is why Jia's mother specially transferred her to Jia Baoyu's house, because she can rest assured.

After saying a few words about Jia Baoyu, Jia's mother took a deep look at Jia Lian.

If it wasn't for a misunderstanding, she felt that her grandson's city mansion was very good at it!
As the patriarch of the family, even if Qingwen wasn't hers originally, it would be easy for her to want a girl. Who in the whole house would dare not listen to her?
But as for Jia Lian, he seemed to understand this truth, so he didn't intend to offend her in the first place.

What he said first, what the ancestors wanted was just a matter of one sentence, and there was no need for compensation.At first I really thought he thought so, but later I realized that this was just one of his tricks.

I said that just to avoid conflict with her, or in other words, to give her an old man a step down!

Then, decisively transferred the conflict to his peers, to him and Jia Baoyu's two brothers.

How magnanimous he was, he gave up the person he wanted by name, and he just gave in. He just put forward a reason not to let him suffer too much, so that everyone felt that Jia Lian was a sensible, sensible person with no mistakes at all.

Turn around and propose an exchange of attackers?
He must be sure that neither he nor Baoyu's mother would agree to exchange Xiren for Qingwen.

Seeing Jia's mother staring at him, Jia Lian stopped sitting, stood up and bowed and said: "If the old ancestor thinks this is inappropriate, then forget it. The grandson doesn't even want to attack people. Both of them are given to Brother Bao." Bar."

What Jia Lian said was very sincere, and she didn't see the meaning of irony at all, but the more this happened, the more uncomfortable everyone felt.

Old lady, it's really too biased.

Among them, Daiyu felt the deepest. She has not yet gotten used to this life mode centered on Jia Baoyu.

She couldn't understand why Jia Baoyu wanted to grab the maid with Jia Lian, but Lian's second brother could only retreat again and again?

Could it be that in this family, only the second elder brother Bao is really a baby bump, and everyone else must let him, no matter if it is himself who is younger than him, or the second elder brother Lian who is older than him?

Daiyu's first impression of Jia Baoyu was actually good, but obviously, compared to Jia Lian, who traveled thousands of miles to the south of the Yangtze River to mourn her mother and took care of her for more than three months, Jia Baoyu was nothing.

But it was Jia Baoyu, she had just arrived, and she was bullied together with Jia Lian!Daiyu now only thinks that Jia Baoyu is Lin Jiaojiao's first-class person, which is annoying.

Jia Mu has been in business for decades, so she naturally understands what other people are thinking at this time.

If she goes further at this time, it will definitely make people think that she spoils Jia Baoyu too much and is too eccentric, and it will also chill Jia Lian's heart.

Take a step back, Jia Lian has already set up steps for her, she can go back without losing face.

She suddenly felt that she was really old these past few years. She didn't care about family affairs, and didn't even pay much attention to what her grandson looked like.

If her guess is correct, Jia Lian really has such a scheming plan. In the future, I'm afraid this family will be decided by him sooner or later...

Alas, by that time, I would have already been buried in the ground, and I still have to worry about so much.

Yin waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let's let this matter go. Well, Baoyu, don't make trouble anymore. I'll pick another good girl to serve you tomorrow, so don't listen to him. Tell me what you want." , Xiren has served you for so long anyway, and you just go if you want to exchange it for someone else, and you don’t even think about whether it will hurt someone’s heart?"

Mother Jia smiled and pointed at Jia Baoyu's forehead, even if she got the matter out of the way.

Jia Baoyu usually prides himself on being a close friend in his boudoir and the one who takes care of his daughter's family the most. Now, after hearing what Jia's mother said, he regretted that he should have agreed to Jia Lian indiscriminately.The second one was also embarrassed because he didn't want to see Qingwen, so he buried his head in Jiamu's arms and pretended that the ostrich would not come out.

Jia Lian cupped his hands at the right time and said: "The old ancestor is wise."

Mother Jia heheed, full of resentment, "You've eaten your meal and your tea, so I won't keep you anymore, so go ahead and take your good girl with you, and put them in the house properly." , so that no one else will catch their eyes!"

Knowing that Jia's mother was angry, Jia Lian didn't stay any longer, said goodbye, waved to Qingwen, who obviously didn't look very smart, and turned around to leave the teahouse.

(End of this chapter)