The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 56
In the hall, Zhang Song, a doctor of the Ministry of War, was receiving his colleagues who came to celebrate their birthdays.

Seeing his son coming in, he knew something was wrong at a glance, so he apologized to others and came to the back hall.

Zhang Su followed closely and reported Jia Lian's uninvited visit to Zhang Song.

Zhang Song frowned when he heard this.

What happened back then, of course, was the eldest brother and father who were most angry. As the imperial order, he and Jia Zheng also looked up and down. In fact, he also intended to ease the relationship between the two families, but there was no opportunity.

Of course, this doesn't mean that he can forgive Jia Amnesty, but he just doesn't want to beat Jia's family to death.

What's more, the little nephew came to celebrate the old man's birthday in person, which is considered intentional.

However, he didn't dare to decide this matter privately. After thinking about it, he ordered his son to watch it outside, and went to the inner courtyard himself to ask the old man what he meant.

If the old man is not angry, he will be able to meet this little nephew, which can be regarded as a full blood relationship.

In the inner house of Zhang Mansion, in a small martial arts arena, an old man with white hair but hale and hearty, wearing only thin clothes, was doing slow punches inside.

He is Zhang Changling, Bo of Linzi.

The old man is old, but he refuses to admit defeat. He is not reconciled to the court leaving him at home. He is always practicing bow horse riding and shooting, hoping that when the court encounters major events in the future, he will be able to come out and be majestic again.

Zhang Song didn't dare to disturb the old man at this time, he only went up to tell the matter after he had finished his set of punches.

"What kind of bullshit grandson, don't see you! Little thing, why did you go to celebrate your birthday so early? It's been so many years since you came, and you have no conscience. You are not allowed to see him, and you are not allowed to see him. Just reward him with a meal, eat Send it away immediately!"

The old man was very calm at first, but after hearing Zhang Song's words, he suddenly jumped up.

Zhang Song felt a little helpless: "Before, he was still young and ignorant, and his father was like that, how could he dare to come here privately.

Now that Xu Shi is grown up and sensible, and understands right and wrong, that's why he came here. If we don't see him, I'm afraid it will chill his heart. "

"What are you talking about, if you say you won't see it, you will see it. If you talk too much, I will give you a good meal, get out!"

The old man obviously couldn't listen to the persuasion, and when Zhang Song said it, he became even angrier, and attacked indiscriminately.

Zhang Song cupped his hands helplessly, and went knowingly.

The old man stood under the eaves of the porch, took the towel handed by the boy and wiped the sweat from his forehead, and took out a knife to practice again, but he was not in the mood anyway, because he threw the big knife on the ground and went back to the house up.

……

Although he didn't get the courtesy of the Zhang family, Jia Lian still had a good time in the mansion.

Most of the nobles in Beijing are related to relatives, so many people who came to Zhang's mansion to celebrate his birthday today know many of Jia Lian.

In addition, he regarded himself as a direct relative and grandson, and he seemed to help the mansion receive guests, and he was able to command the family's servants when he came and went.

However, Jia Lian also discovered that this new honorary circle is still separated from the old honorary circle like the Jia Mansion.

For example, Jia Lian discovered that among the people who came to celebrate his birthday in person, not many founding honorable families headed by the four kings and eight princes came, but almost all the emerging honorable families came, at least they also sent children. come.

If it weren't for this, I'm afraid he could still be the home team today!After all, in the old honored circle, the Jia family's status is very high.

"Please, inside please..."

Zhang Sufu's latest two families welcomed them into the mansion. When they came in, they saw that Jia Lian was still helping and thoughtful, and even helped the housekeepers arrange their seats. They were speechless.

This cousin doesn't treat himself as an outsider too much.

So he walked over, cupped his hands and said: "The banquet will start soon, cousin Lian, please take a seat."

Jia Lian raised his eyebrows, finally admitting his identity?

How not to hit the snake with a stick, Yin said with a smile: "Where is the second brother Su's seat? We haven't seen each other for so many years, I want to sit down with the second brother Su to catch up on the old days, and toast a glass of wine to express our respect."

"This……"

Zhang Su didn't seem to be very good at rejecting people, so he blushed a bit, nodded and said, "Okay, you come with me."

Although the birthday banquet was lively, the scene was not too big, at least compared to Jia Mu's big birthday, it can only be said to be very simple.

The old man never showed up, he should be in the hall, but the second uncle Zhang Song came out to toast everyone before the banquet.

Jia Lian even noticed that when Zhang Song saw him, he didn't mean anything malicious, but nodded to him instead.

Jia Lian was a little surprised.

In fact, when I went out to socialize with Jia Zheng, I had a chance or two to see the golden face of this second uncle.

It's just that Jia Lian at that time, because of fear of Jia Amnesty, didn't dare to get close to him at all, and avoided Zhang's family on purpose. Unexpectedly, the second uncle didn't seem to have too much prejudice against him, which is a good sign.

If the older generation does not come out, the people outside the hall are naturally the two brothers Zhang Su and Zhang Tao who are in charge and thoughtful.

Jia Lian waited for Zhang Su to sit down, and then asked, "I want to go in and toast the old man with a glass of wine and say a congratulatory speech. I wonder if it's okay?"

Zhang Su quickly shook his head, as if he was very worried: "Brother Lian, don't go in, the old man is still angry with your father, and said he doesn't want to see you, so you don't go in and make trouble..."

Jia Lian understood.

Although he made up his mind to be ashamed, he still had to be careful.

This method of beating snakes and sticks is useful for Zhang Su, a gentleman, but I'm afraid it may not be effective for the old man.

The old man obviously has a rough temper. If he got angry, he would put his face down on the spot. Not only would everyone look bad in front of many guests, but there would be no room for maneuver in the matter.This is also the reason why he tried first and did not enter the hall rashly.

So he nodded and started another plan.

The great man told us with historical facts that when a powerful city cannot be attacked, it is unavoidable to lead from the edge.

Since the old man can't take it down for a while, let's start with Zhang Su first.

I toasted him with a glass of wine, and when he was drunk, I leaned into his ear and whispered: "By the way, second brother Su, do you remember what happened when you were young? I still remember a lot, remember that It was also Uncle's birthday once, and I heard that there was a lady from the Qian family, she was very beautiful, and you took me in from the back hall, lying behind the door to peek at others..."

"Ahem~" Zhang Su didn't finish his glass of wine completely, and almost choked it out. His face and neck were red, and he hurriedly pulled Jia Lian, and said in a low voice, "Don't talk nonsense, she is your cousin now..."

Jia Lian gave him a thumbs up with an expression of astonishment, "Tsk tsk tsk, I can't see it, Second Brother Su is amazing, he has ideas and dares to practice, this is what he got, I admire, I really admire! "

Zhang Su blushed even more, glanced at Jia Lian, raised his wine glass and took the opportunity to toast to avoid Jia Lian.

Zhang's birthday banquet seemed more casual than that held by Jia's, and the rules were much less.

At the banquet, cups of wine were mixed, and there were chattering and walking sounds everywhere. Jia Lian was about to look at the opportunity to toast his second uncle with a glass of wine, but unexpectedly he came out, thanking and toasting on behalf of the old man.

That boy Zhang Tao hurriedly followed behind his father, helping to refill the wine.

After turning around, they finally arrived at Jia Lian's table.At this table, all the children and nephews of the Zhang family were sitting.

After a casual greeting, Zhang Song was about to leave, but Jia Lian seized the opportunity and stood up with a wine glass:

"Second uncle, wait a moment. There are many grievances and grievances in the past. My father and I are at fault. My nephew is willing to bear it alone. Grandpa and uncles are still angry, even if they go out to the nephew, the nephew has no complaints."

After finishing speaking, Jia Lian drank the wine in the glass and bowed his head to show.

Zhang Song was a little moved by his sincere statement.He also didn't want to embarrass Jia Lian, so when the people around him came to see him, he patted him on the shoulder and comforted him: "Good boy, it's hard for you. Sit down now. If you have anything to say, let's talk about it after the banquet is over." .”

After finishing speaking, he gave Zhang Su a caring look, turned around and entered the hall.

(End of this chapter)