Uncle Hong Lou Rong

Chapter 155 Ping'er's Birthday Banquet

The choice of the crown princess is not random.It's not the sisters of those families who choose to choose, just like the Jia family, they have always been married to the Wang, Xue, and Shi families.

Qin Keqing's first wife from a foreign family is very rare in the two mansions.

This is especially true for the royal family, the draft is more important, and the court factor is also extremely important.

Uncle Rong sent the third master away, shaking his head secretly, wondering where Xue Baochai would be chosen.

In his impression, it seemed that Aunt Bao, who was thinking of entering the palace, was not chosen.

In the next few days, the Ningguo Mansion was really like what Duan Yu said, and there was a steady stream of guests coming and going.Many people who were inconvenient and not very close in the past have also come to give gifts these days.

On the contrary, the four kings and eight princes and the Jinling family are serious friends. It is still the same as before. Although there are also wives and grandmas from various prefectures, they are very low-key.

During the period, Wang Ziteng's wife also came over, and brought Wang Xifeng, Li Wan, Tanchun and Baochai with Qin Keqing to relieve boredom.

Therefore, the way Sister Feng looked at him became resentful.

"Instead, she got pregnant first!"

"Things all depend on the destiny, it can't be controlled by human beings." Brother Rong joined hands and comforted, "Now is not a good time. You have conceived rashly, and the wives of the West Mansion must not investigate whose seed it is."

"Bah! When that day comes, I will go back to Wang's house to hide for a year." Wang Xifeng snorted, "He has been wandering in Yangzhou for more than half a year and he is reluctant to come back. If I want to make trouble, they still care about it?"

Heaven and earth conscience.

Jia Lian and Lin Daiyu went to Yangzhou in October, and now it's only late March, barely half a year.

That said, Brother Rong couldn't help complaining to Jia Lian in his heart.The fastest journey from Shenjing to Yangzhou would take more than ten days. In addition, Lin Ruhai was seriously ill, and the Lin family had no presider, so Jia Lian couldn't escape for a while.

Brother Rong said with a smile: "How can you go back to Wang's house? How many wives will let you go back? Maybe it's just to trouble you every day, and the matter will be exposed."

"Are you scared?" Wang Xifeng looked at him with deep eyes.

Brother Rong rubbed his nose and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid of these things, it's just that when the wives quarrel with you, it will be uneasy."

Sister Feng snorted lightly, looking indifferent.He said again: "I'm going back to the courtyard. I've explained the matter clearly. After a long time, your daughter-in-law should be jealous."

Brother Rong reluctantly let go, and asked Shi En and Shi De to come over.

These two are the long followers of the mansion, and like Li Gui, they are also the sons of the family, and their father is Director Shi, who is in charge of the chariots and horses of the Ningguo Mansion.

Brother Rong found a piece of paper, wrote a prescription on it, and said to the two of them, "Find someone with a clean foundation outside, and find a way to deliver this prescription to Lai Shangrong."

Shi En asked: "Master, what Fangzi is this? Why did you give it to the Lai family?"

Brother Rong said lightly: "It's a cement recipe, a special cement recipe."

"Ah? How can we give the secret recipe of our mansion to the white-eyed wolf of the Lai family?" Shi De said hastily.

Jia Rong can't help it either.Wang Xifeng and Heping'er were asked to look for evidence of Lai Da and Lai Nanny's corruption in Xifu, and found that the family's hands and feet were very clean.Or in other words, the method is very concealed, and there is no major mistake to be found for a while.

Brother Rong can only make a special one and send it over to see if Lai Shangrong will be tempted.For fishing law enforcement, the bigger the bait, the better, anyway, the prescription is not true.

As long as the Lai family dares to build a kiln, the fish will be hooked.Of course, there is another situation, that is, this idiot sold Fangzi to others, and the two families would trouble him, and Lai Shangrong's death would be even worse.

Uncle Rong sighed in his heart, we don't know any other methods, only this kind of superficial cleverness.Regardless of whether it is useful or not, if you throw a stone into the pond, what if you can hit Lai Shangrong, a silly fish?
The two Shi Enshide brothers looked at each other, lost their mind for a while.

"Just say to the public that you heard this prescription from me by accident, so you don't know if it's true or not. When the incident happens, you can just deny it. Can you finally punish the two of you brothers for the matter arranged by the uncle?"

The two accepted Fang Zi tremblingly.

Uncle Rong said again: "Of course, you have to be brave, and you can also copy countless copies and sell them in the various prefectures of Shenjing. If you sell them for silver taels, you can get five of them. Come on, at that time we will only insist that you stole this recipe."

Shi De rolled his eyes and asked, "How much is this recipe worth for takeaway?"

Brother Rong said indifferently: "This prescription is newly developed by Ningguo Mansion, so it is naturally more expensive, no matter what, it will cost more than 5000 taels."

Shi Deshien and the others took a deep breath, and their hands trembled even more.

"Don't tear it up for me. I don't ask for anything else, the only thing is to send it to Lai Shangrong's mansion first. As long as this is done, even if the recipe is not sold, each of you will be rewarded with five taels."

In fact, Jia Rong also said the same thing, if the Shi En brothers really sold it secretly, Jia Rong would not care about them.It doesn't matter if they don't pay any money, then I will find another pair of white-eyed wolves, and it will be justifiable to clean them up.

Uncle Rong laughed inwardly: he is really a principled and kind person.

Adhering to the principle that fishermen never go empty-handed, one line has more baits, and one more bait can be caught.

……

"really?"

A rough man said: "Of course it's true, let's make friends with Brother Shang Rong, otherwise I wouldn't beg you with prescriptions."

Lai Shangrong put down the wine glass and carefully looked at the prescription in his hand.Puzzled: "This is a top-secret matter of Ningguo Mansion, where did you get it?"

The man grinned and said: "Half a month ago, we drank with a pair of brothers from the steward Shi's family in Ningguo Mansion. They drank too much and accidentally fell off their sleeves. I didn't think about it at all. Later, the Shi family The brothers came to grab it, saying that this was the first cement recipe developed by Ningguo Mansion."

Lai Shangrong didn't believe him, and asked again: "Why did it fall into your hands?"

The man blushed and said: "Speaking of which, we have made a mistake. I suddenly remembered that the Ningguo Mansion was looking for you a month ago, so I secretly memorized the prescription and copied it down."

"Shang Rong thank you for being a good brother, but this recipe is useless in our Lai family. If the Jia family finds out about building a kiln secretly, it will only add a lot of trouble for nothing."

"Then... I'll find someone else for this prescription, maybe I can sell some money." The man sighed, and was about to take the prescription back from Lai Shangrong.

Looking at the paper, it is written that the proportions of bluestone, clay, sand, gravel, iron ore, etc. are the raw materials that are often purchased in the village of Ningguo Mansion.There is also a general procedure, first burning and then grinding, and then burning and grinding.

Lai Shangrong thought that the above should be the correct cement formula.

Shrinking his hands, he said: "Good brother, don't worry. Just leave this prescription to me. Good brother sells it by himself. It may not be able to sell at a high price. Putting it here with brother can increase the price several times."

The man was taken aback, seeing that Lai Shangrong was unwilling to give it.Said embarrassingly: "That's right, Shang Rong knows more high-ranking officials than a certain person."

Lai Shangrong smiled and comforted: "In a few days, when we release the prescription, it won't be short brother."

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Jia Rong didn't know what happened to the Lai family, and he didn't ask about the situation of the Shi family brothers.There is no rush for this matter, anyone who sees Fang Zi will naturally inquire about the authenticity.

Uncle Rong asked Jia Qiang to blatantly and vigorously purchase sand, gravel, etc. these days, and let out rumors that Ningguo Mansion has developed a new type of cement, which is stronger than before after molding.

Duan Yudao: "Brother Rong's move is too ostentatious. If you purchase raw materials so vigorously, aren't you afraid that others will guess the recipe?"

Brother Rong said with a smile: "If anyone can guess the recipe, we have to admit it. Dayan has more cement, and it is more convenient to build roads and bridges in various provinces and places. It is a good thing for the benefit of the people. Anyone who wants to make it When the cement is released, the Ningguo Mansion will only applaud and celebrate him."

Are cement recipes really that easy to guess?
Even if I tell you a few main raw materials, you may not be able to make them.Even if it is done, it is only inferior and unqualified.

Jia Rong is not afraid of this at all. Cement is simple, but it is made of bluestone and clay.But not everyone can use bluestone and clay to burn cement, and there are many ways to do it.Such as various mixture admixtures, these are absolutely confidential.

But Duan Yu believed it, and patted him on the shoulder and said: "Unexpectedly, a certain person underestimated Brother Rong's belly, saying that the prime minister's belly can hold a boat, and Brother Rong's belly is wider than that name."

Brother Rong didn't answer his words, but instead asked: "We can finish the work here this month."

Duan Yu chuckled, "It's almost over. Now many people are waiting for the channel to enter the water, to see this spectacular scene."

Jia Rong nodded. The old farmers who used to work in the fields did not see outsiders.Nowadays, on the ridges of Huangzhuang on both sides of the Qinghe River, you can occasionally see a few well-dressed masters.

He didn't believe it, all of them came here for spring.

Brother Rong asked: "Today, Master Thirteen, can you go to the Shuili Yingtian Mansion?"

"There's no reason for the Thirteenth Lord not to go. No matter how busy the various ministries are, I still have to visit the Shuitian Mansion. This is a major plan related to people's livelihood. The Thirteenth Lord is on his mind."

Brother Rong got up and patted his buttocks.

"Let's go back to the Yamen."

"Aren't you here to guard? It's better not to have something happen in the last few days." Duan Yu said.

"Suddenly remembered something important, I forgot to report to the Thirteenth Master." Brother Rong laughed, "Brother Yu is in charge, let's go to Shuitian Mansion to report."

Duan Yu was taken aback, it turned out that we were not us that Brother Rong was talking about.Reluctantly waved his hand, he had no choice but to let him go, but he didn't know that Brother Rong had something important to say to Thirteenth Master.

By the end of April, the pouring of Huangzhuang, which Jia Rong was in charge of, was finally completed.In the future, just wait for the canal to dry up before opening the Qinghe River to divert water.

Thinking of this, Brother Rong couldn't help but get excited.

It's not in vain for us to come here, and we have done a real thing.

So much so that when he returned home, he still had a smile on his face.

"What's the matter today? Make such an expression." Brother Rong asked Xiangling.

Xiangling sighed leisurely, and said: "Poor Sister Bao, she was sent back today because of the sign."

Put down the sign!
That is to say, it was not selected!

Seeing the sad expression on Xiangling's face, Brother Rong couldn't help laughing: "You little girl is worried about her, even if she is not selected, her life will be much better than yours in the future."

Xiangling said: "Sister Bao has always treated me very well. She is not happy, and neither are we."

Uncle Rong didn't care about the silly girl, and asked, "Isn't Second Master Bao of the Xifu celebrating his birthday today? Why didn't you go there to play?"

Xiangling said: "Grandma sent a gift early in the morning. I also heard that Miss Ping'er next to Lian's second grandma is also on her birthday today, so she invited Miss Ping to come to the mansion. I was having fun in Tianxiang Tower, and grandma was thinking that Grandpa would come back soon. It’s gone, so let Ling’er come and ask the uncle to come over.”

"Nowhere!"

Xiangling said: "Bao Erye didn't even go to Yixue because of his own birthday. After separating relatives and friends, he played with the girls in the yard by himself. Second Grandma Lian said that we live in ours, and there is no lively place. .”

Brother Rong nodded and went to Tianxiang Building.Although no theater troupe was invited, it was very lively.

Although Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun didn't come, there were quite a few people upstairs.Qin Keqing, Ruizhu, Baozhu, Que'er, Wang Xifeng, Xue Baochai, Ying'er, etc. in the East Mansion, naturally, the protagonist Ping'er is also indispensable.

At this time, Ping'er obviously drank a lot of wine, and her delicate face was full of blush.

Brother Rong looked at Wang Xifeng, saw her and said with a faint smile: "Ping'er has suffered a lot with me these years, and today is her birthday, so let her be unrestrained. Rong'er just happened to come, so there is no need this cup."

What a coincidence, didn't you call me here?

Jia Rong looked left and right, and found that today's situation is really different, there is no distinction between master and servant, and all the girls are sitting at the same table.

only……

Xue Baochai and Ying'er were at this table, which made Brother Rong feel strange.

I don't know if this girl is real or fake.

Today is obviously a private gathering in Dongfu, or in Uncle Rong's room.Why did Baochai and Ying'er get involved? It made Uncle Rong feel a little bit stuck.

Looking at it this way, there are quite a few people in my room!

Brother Rong congratulates Ping'er with wine.

When Ping'er saw that it was Uncle Rong, his face turned even redder.Lifting her snow-white jade neck slightly, she drank another cup.I only felt that my stomach was getting warmer, and my eyes were blurred again.

Qin Keqing looked at Uncle Rong leisurely, and felt that the atmosphere on the table was not right.He smiled and instructed Xiang Ling: "Help Miss Ping up quickly, she is a clean girl, how could she fall on the uncle. Don't let Uncle Rong spoil her reputation."

Xue Baochai snorted secretly, she couldn't see that there was something wrong with Ping'er's eyes on Jia Rong.In addition, Sister Feng has an unusual relationship with that villain, and Ping'er is afraid that he will also be caught by the villain.

She didn't know how to get angry in her heart, and thinking about her being branded, the anger became even hotter.She said with a joking expression: "On my birthday last time, Uncle Xiaorong didn't go to Lixiangyuan. This glass of wine has to be made up anyway."

Brother Rong was taken aback, and quickly glanced left and right, seeing Keqing and Sister Feng with weird expressions.My heart is sweating profusely, what is this girl going to do?
Lifting the wine, he apologized: "There were many things in the mansion that day, and I had to prepare errands for the yamen. Aunt Bao, please forgive me."

Baochai drank the wine with a smile, and said: "The riverside and mountains in Ping'an Prefecture have been bought, and it is worth drinking for the cooperation between our two families."

Isn't it because she was not selected as a show girl?It's like falling in love.

Brother Rong had no choice but to say, "You should drink one."

(End of this chapter)