Uncle Hong Lou Rong

Chapter 232 Was Aunt Scared?
Jia Rong glanced at the fenced courtyard on the other side, and was about to go back when she saw Suyun rushing over with her cloak in her hands, and the maid bowed her head and tied it respectfully.He ran away in a panic again, causing Brother Rong to feel helpless for a while.

Taking two deep breaths, he heard someone calling him.

"It turned out to be you, why don't you go to the building to have fun, come here?" Jia Rong turned around and met, it was Jia Xiaojia's second brother who lived in the back street of Ning Rong.These two people were not the descendants of Ning Rong, they were relatives with Ningguo Mansion decades ago, so Jia Xiao recognized Jia Rong as his clan uncle, and they often walked around Ningguo Mansion.

Jia smiled and replied: "I heard that the uncle is here, and our brothers came here specially to say hello."

"I have a heart." Brother Rong nodded with a smile, but his eyes were fixed on Jia Xiao.He especially remembered that when Jia Xiao's daughter-in-law instigated him to go to Qingxu Temple to hold a wedding ceremony that year, then Zhang Hongchen's incident happened.At that time, Jia Rong was furious and asked people to investigate Jia Xiao. Although nothing was found, it was found out that the two brothers used to play Xuanzhen Guanrun.

In the past, Jia Jing's Xuanzhen concept of cultivating immortals, until later Niu Gui and She Shen were arrested, and Jia Jing also moved back to Ningguo Mansion.Brother Jia Xiao stopped the outside business, went to Ningrong Back Street to settle down, and started some small business in Shenjing City.

He could almost conclude that the brothers Jia Xiao and Jia Di were working for Jia Jing.Even, it is Jia Jing who is really behind the scenes to promote the matter of the concept of emptiness.

Jia Xiao's scalp was numb from Uncle Rong's stare, and he said with a sarcastic smile: "Nephew doesn't dare to be busy with Uncle, today I specially sent news to Uncle."

"Oh? What news."

"News from the palace."

The smile on Jia Rong's face deepened.Except for the news in the palace, how can ordinary people get it.Even if Jia Rong wanted to inquire about the news from the palace, there was nothing he could do. How could Jia Xiaojiadi, two small businesses in Ningrong Back Street, have any news from the palace.

Curiously said: "You can talk about it."

Jia Xiao glanced at Jia Di, and Jia Di strolled out, pacing tens of meters away.Jia Xiaofang said: "When my nephew was walking around in the city, I met one or two young eunuchs, and I heard some news from the palace by chance. I don't know if it is useful, so Gu Te came to tell the uncle."

"Oh? There's such a thing." Jia Rong looked at him sideways, with disbelief on his face.The two young eunuchs could know what was going on in the palace, and the two of them had such a big fight that one of them was blocked from patrolling tens of meters away.If it's not true news, there's no need for it.

If it is true news, where did their news come from?
I just heard Jia Xiao continue: "A few days ago, several royal merchants in Shanxi met with His Highness the Crown Prince, and they have decided to open eight kiln factories in Shanxi, Zhili, Fengtian, and Jiangnan provinces in the next year to provide supplies for the various ministries of the court." Celestial thing."

"Oh?" Although Jia Rong had expected it in her heart, she couldn't help being depressed when she heard that eight cement kilns were going to be built in the palace.Asked: "Do you know how much they invested?"

"Eight imperial merchants, each invested 1 taels to build eight kiln factories for His Highness the Crown Prince."

That's it. 1 taels for a kiln?These imperial merchants are really stingy.If it was 8 taels to build one kiln, Jia Rong might still be worried, but if 8 taels were to build eight kilns in four provinces, wouldn't this wait for several imperial merchants to fight among themselves?Curiously asked: "Is there any other news?"

"There is one more thing, which is related to the uncle."

"Ok?"

"In the first month, when the two Highnesses visited all the officials, some news came out. One of them said that some adults in the court were going to write a letter to ban Tianwu in the next year, and said that Ningguo Mansion went to sea to transport Tianwu without permission, which broke the rules. The foolish ones criticize projects such as camp fields and river courses.”

Those guys are trying to mess things up.Brother Rong narrowed his eyes slightly, he is not afraid of forbidden objects, after all, Fangzi of Tianwu has already been handed over to the palace, and His Royal Highness is still waiting to build a kiln.As for the bad rules of shipping, criticizing projects such as camping fields and river courses, it is even more at odds with Zhongshun Wang.

"What the hell are these people trying to do?"

Jia Xiao said mysteriously: "In fact, the southeast coastal provinces are related. Since the opening of the shipping port, in just one year, hundreds of people from the southeastern provinces have stayed in Nanyang privately and refused to return to Dayan. And overseas operations have harmed the interests of the provinces. Local officials have a lot to say about it."

"What can they say? Overseas goods are also taxed when they come in."

"Taxes are paid by the imperial court, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in charge of management. The officials on the ground don't get much benefit, and they have to manage a lot of things. Everyone has opinions in their hearts, and now that filial piety is severely hit, they see money. I dare not take it." Jia Xiao replied in a low voice, and said: "Besides this reason, some people speculate that someone wants to block the current innovation."

Jia Rong raised one eyebrow, Yintang twisted into a Sichuan character, thinking secretly.The innovations in sea transportation, river channels, and farming would indeed harm the interests of many people. If it hadn’t been initiated by King Zhongshun, Shu Bole, a scholar, and Zhang Yanzhai, Minister of the Household Department, Emperor Xiande might not have been able to suppress the opinions of all officials.

The situation between North Korea and China is too complicated.

Jia Rong asked curiously again: "Since there are so many court secrets in the palace, are there any stories about the Supreme Emperor, Empress Dowager, Old Dowager and Jia's Empress?"

Jia Xiao said: "The old concubine is old, and our mother is filial and often serves her left and right. On the fifteenth day of the lunar new year, she will go to the East Palace to be filial and filial, which will be very happy for the emperor and empress dowager. When the other courtyard is completed, the mother will return to Ning to visit her relatives. Far."

Brother Rong didn't want to care about his relatives, but he was somewhat helpless.Jia Xiao only talked about how Yuanchun was filial in the palace, but didn't mention a word about whether he was favored or not.Is it because they have no news, or Yuan Chun is not favored?
He also asked about the deeds of the King of Beijing in recent years, and Jia Xiao only knew that the King of Beijing had frequent exchanges with Western businessmen recently.Before Jia Xiao left, he mentioned something about Baoyu and Zhang Hongchen, and even revealed that a group of people had been trying to assassinate Zhang Hongchen.

Brother Jia Xiao left, while Brother Rong was still in a daze in the pavilion.After a long time, he turned his head and glanced in the direction of Cong Lvtang. Behind the wall behind Cong Lvtang was the Jia Family Ancestral Hall.

Things are more interesting than expected.

Jia Rong felt so emotional.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month of this year, Huifang Garden was very lively.Those who roll dice and push cards, those who listen to music and watch operas, those who chase and play, and those who play chess while warming wine, all the men, women, young and old in the two houses have lively Coke.

But there was a man wearing a cloak tightly, standing in the corridor in a daze, his eyes fell on Brother Rong through the wind and snow.

When Jia Rong went back, he happened to see it.Looking at the other party's pale and haggard face, he couldn't help but tremble.Concerned: "Why did aunt come out? It's snowing outside, so it's time to stay warm in the building."

Lin Daiyu forced a laugh.He had clearly promised to meet in Shenjing, but he always avoided it.Accompanied by grievances, he said: "No matter how big the fire is, no matter how warm the building is, it won't warm your heart."

Ouch, this little girl's stubborn and aggrieved appearance is really distressing.Jia Rong also knew that she was in the wrong. When she came back recently, she was indeed avoiding her on purpose.But it's also for the good of Daiyu, she really doesn't need to wade into the muddy water in the Ningguo mansion.

It's just Jia Rong's wishful thinking, and no one can understand it.

Daiyu only thinks that the two of them get along happily, even if they can see each other more, it is also happy.

"What did my aunt say? It's windy and snowy outside, so how can it compare to the peace and quiet in the building?" Jia Rong smiled and called to Zijuan, "Hurry up and help Aunt Lin back to the building."

Lin Daiyu couldn't help being angry when she heard this, and coughed a few times, as if she was extremely uncomfortable.His pale face suddenly turned red, the sickly red that appears when the blood is stagnant.

Jia Rong hurried over to help Daiyu, half complaining: "You know the weather is uncomfortable, why do you still run out?"

Then he asked Zicuckoo, "Is my aunt taking medicine these days?"

Seeing the girl's distress, Zijuan couldn't help her eyes turning red, and replied, "I'm taking the medicine."

Brother Rong supported Daiyu, put one hand on Daiyu's back and patted her through the thick cloak and jacket until she stopped coughing.Said: "Just taking medicine is not enough, you have to avoid these winds and frosts and wait in a warm place to keep your body healthy."

Lin Daiyu got up and looked at Brother Rong's nervousness, and saw her little hand being grabbed by him, feeling a little bit happy and a little bit ashamed.But there was no expression on his face, the morbid blushes gradually disappeared, and he returned to his deserted appearance.Frowning halfway, he said politely: "Although it's such a rationale, I stay in the room every day, and my heart feels like an ice cave when my body is warmed up. Although the sisters come to visit occasionally, they just gossip and gossip. Everyone is busy."

Jia Rong didn't know how to respond to her words, she had already made up her mind to let Daiyu gradually alienate herself, and it was not easy to invite her to visit Ningguo Mansion often.After all, Lin Daiyu's grandmother was in the Rongguo Mansion, even if she returned to Jia's house, she would stay in the Rongguo Mansion for a long time.

Long sighed.

Brother Rong said, "I'll take my aunt back to Tianxiang Tower."

Lin Daiyu shook her head slowly and said, "I can't stand the noise."

"..."

Daiyu stared at a building not far from Tianxiang Tower.Gentlely said: "There are still a few hours before the banquet. I heard from the sisters that Brother Rong built an attic in Huifang Garden for a rest. Why don't you send me there to rest for a while. When the banquet starts, go back to Tianxiang Tower go."

Jia Rong looked in the direction of Lin Daiyu's gaze, and there was Yixia Pavilion.In fact, he hadn't been to Yixia Pavilion for quite a while, since he came back from Jiangnan, he didn't know what the inside of Yixia Pavilion looked like.

Said embarrassingly: "There is no fire wall and heated kang in the attic. I don't know if the house has been cleaned carefully recently. I can take my aunt there to rest, but the fire in the room is not lit, so I have to wait for a while to get warm."

"It doesn't matter, if Uncle Xiao Rong stays with me in the attic for a while, the room will be warmer no matter how cold it is." Zijuan laughed beside her.

Lin Daiyu glared at Zijuan a little shyly, but Jia Rong looked embarrassed.Ever since that night in Yangzhou, he hadn't thought about how to face Daiyu and deal with the relationship between the two of them.

However, Lin Daiyu's small request, of course, he can still meet.He also thought that Lin Ruhai was already an official in the capital, and Lin Daiyu should go back to the Lin family after today, and the two of them would have fewer chances to meet each other in the future.No matter what, just one day can satisfy some of Lin Daiyu's little wishes.

Curiously asked: "Auntie's hand warmer? Why didn't you hug me?"

Lin Daiyu glanced at Zicuckoo.Zijuan understood and said: "The girl felt stuffy in the building, so she planned to go downstairs, but the hand stove was inconvenient, so she didn't bring it with her. The servant girl will go back upstairs to get it now. Please ask Master Xiaorong and the girl to come first." Went to Yixia Pavilion."

After that, the maid ran away in a hurry, leaving Lin Daiyu and Jia Rong behind.

Lin Daiyu smiled slightly, and felt that Brother Rong's hands were warm and comfortable, and said, "Brother Rong, please help me to Yixia Pavilion."

Brother Rong seemed to have never understood, let go of Lin Daiyu's little hand, and supported her forearm.

Daiyu felt lost for a while, but she had no choice but to go to Yixia Pavilion.On the way, Jia Rong saw a maid in the mansion, and called another maid to help Daiyu.

The light in Lin Daiyu's eyes flickered secretly, and she didn't want a maid to help her.He called out: "Send someone to fetch charcoal fire first, so that the Yixia Pavilion can be warmed up. It will be much better if I rest for a while, so I don't need to support it, let's go to Yixia Pavilion to prepare first."

The two maidservants looked at Uncle Rong, Jia Rong just asked them to find someone to fetch the charcoal fire, and arranged for tea.

Jia Rong continued to lead Lin Daiyu towards Yixia Pavilion through the wind and snow. When they reached the small bridge between Yixia Pavilion and Tianxiang Tower, Daiyu lost her balance and fell sideways for some reason.

Jia Rong next to her was almost frightened and her heart stopped. This place is next to the river bridge, and it would be fine if Daiyu was thrown into the river.Fortunately, Daiyu fell sideways towards him, Brother Rong hurriedly put his arms around Daiyu's slender willow waist, Lin Daiyu was like a willow leaf being held hostage by the wind, clinging to Rong's arms.

Jia Rong's big family is in danger, but Daiyu's mouth is secretly raised in her arms.

Slowly let go of the willow waist, and asked eagerly: "Auntie, has she been frightened?"

At this time, Lin Daiyu's expression was numb, and the corner of her raised mouth had long since disappeared.A pair of small hands held Brother Rong's arm tightly, he seemed to be lost for a while before regaining his composure, and said: "It's nothing, the ground is slippery."

Jia Rong didn't dare to let go of Daiyu, she held her hand and went to Yixia Pavilion.

Yixia Pavilion was originally built to escape the summer heat, so that the house would naturally keep warm, but there were no heating equipment such as fire walls and kangs.Jia Rong led Lin Daiyu to visit the attic, walking from the first floor to the next level.

Downstairs, the maidservants lit the stove with charcoal, and hung thick curtains to keep out the wind.In the first floor, comfortable and warm cushions are placed on top of the sitting and sleeping furniture, and the large heater is moved to lean against it, and a small smoker is placed on the collapsed one.

"Auntie, go down, the maids have already laid out the room." Brother Rong reminded.

Daiyu was still fascinated by the snow scene in Huifang Garden, and said leisurely: "It's a good place, and the scenery upstairs is also different from other places."

Jia Rong said with a smile: "There is a poem saying: It is extremely cold at high places. Although the scenery upstairs is beautiful, it is not easy to stay for a long time. Let's go downstairs to keep warm."

Lin Daiyu looked back and was lingering, thinking that Brother Rong would enjoy the snow, recite poems and paint here.But I thought that Brother Rong was not good at poetry, and painting was cold, so I had to give up and go downstairs with Brother Rong.

When she reached the stairs, she suddenly called out to Brother Rong.

When Jia Rong turned her head, she saw Lin Daiyu stretching out her jade hands with fat and white onions, and there was a special kind of brilliance in her eyes.

When did Lin Daiyu make such a bold move, even when she was hugged in front of her, she almost fell down, and now there is no one else around, her eyes are full of hope.

It is definitely a look that can make people tempted, anyone who sees it will be tempted.Jia Rong was also throbbing, and even began to suspect that her persistence was wrong.

Pull on slowly.

Also like getting an electric shock.

Is it my fault!?

Brother Rong had such a question in his heart, and held Lin Daiyu's little hand.The hands are still so cold, as soft as they were in Yangzhou.With a lot of thoughts, he led her down the stairs carefully.

In any case, Daiyu is pitiful and lovely.And young, or do not know love.There is no need to hide in the future, just treat him like a close relative.

"My aunt is busy with work, and my aunt's family has no sisters. After the year, I can come to the mansion for a period of time every month to accompany the old lady, and also come to the East Mansion for a walk."

(End of this chapter)