Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 245 Annoying Relatives【Part [-]】

Looking at the figures of Baoyu and Xiren, they quickly disappeared at the gate of the courtyard.

Feng Yibo thought for a while, thinking about how to settle down with Xiren.

Wang Xifeng has Ping'er beside him, which can be regarded as an arm.

Keqing has Ruizhu by her side, so she is quite clever.

But she was okay in serving others, but she was too poor in doing things.

However, Xiren is very organized and scheming, which just makes up for Keqing's shortcomings.

It can be used.

After a while, Feng Yibo turned around with a chuckle and returned to the room.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Jia Lian was drinking, and the two brothers of the Xue family were discussing business matters in a low voice.

Immediately, he stepped forward with a smile and said:
"Second brother Lian, what's going on? But you can't bear to part with my two uncles?"

While talking, Feng Yibo sat next to Jia Lian, and joked:
"Why do you look like a sentimental girl when I come back?"

"I think Brother Lian just misses girls!"

Before Jia Lian could speak, Xue Pan became interested as soon as he heard the girl.

Immediately took over the chatter, and joked:
"Tomorrow, I'll invite Lian's second brother to go to Jinxiang Courtyard to relax, and I'm sure you'll be thrown into the sky with your worries and feelings!"

Hearing this, Feng Yibo cast a sidelong glance at him, and asked:

"You still dare to go to a brothel?"

Xue Pan was originally in high spirits, but when he heard the words, he suddenly stood there in embarrassment.

Then he smiled mischievously and said:
"Listen to the music, listen to the music."

"is it?"

Feng Yibo raised his eyebrows, and Xue Pan became even more nervous.

Although this brother-in-law hadn't touched him for a long time, the ruthlessness he had back then was real.

Not only beat him, but also chopped off the heads of countless Japanese pirates in front of him.

Xue Pan felt a little urgent to urinate every time he dreamed back at midnight.

Now he is about to move to Feng's residence, and he lives under the low eaves.

He didn't dare to provoke him anymore.

Seeing that Feng Yibo didn't believe it, he hurriedly argued:
"I've also heard that the little lady in Jinxiangyuan is very skillful, and she's the best at playing the piano."

Seeing Feng Yibo looking at him with a half-smile, Xue Pan knew he didn't believe it.

Hastily squeezed out a smiling face, and confessed:

"I've only been there a few times. If you don't believe me, ask brother tadpole."

As he spoke, he cast a look of help at Xue Biao beside him.

Xue Biao on the side shook his head and said in a muffled voice:

"I haven `t been there."

Now Xue Pan was dumbfounded, and for a moment didn't know how to make it up.

Fortunately, Feng Yibo didn't pursue the question any further, but ignored it.

He turned to look at Jia Lian.

He filled the wine glass, raised his glass to Jia Lian and said:
"Second Brother Lian, come! I'll accompany you first!"

"it is good!"

Drinking a glass directly made Jia Lian even more drunk.

He remembered Feng Yibo's words just now, and opened up the chatterbox right now.

"To tell you the truth, I can't keep my house clean for a moment these days, I'm really annoyed!"

Jia Lian looked annoyed and sighed:

"I was happy today, so I shouldn't mention these things. I just drank a few glasses without thinking about it, and I will inevitably think about it again."

Feng Yibo was a little puzzled when he heard the words, and asked while pouring wine:
"Why bother brother Lian so much?"

He knew that Jia Lian had been free since Wang Xifeng "died unexpectedly".

Do what you want every day.

Wandering around, very chic.

But when I heard it today, why did Jia Lian feel melancholy again?
"Actually, there is nothing to hide. The two brothers of the Xue family live in the mansion, so they must all know about it."

Jia Lian raised his glasses to Xue's family and said at the same time:
"It's just that Yibo hasn't come for a while, so I don't know."

After finishing speaking, Jia Lian set down a glass.

The Xue family brothers also drank with them.

Just listen to him continue:

"It's just that some relatives have come to my family recently, which makes my place fly around and have no peace."

Hearing the words, Feng Yibo had some vague guesses, so he asked:
"Oh? But Uncle Wang and Uncle Xing?"

When Aunt Li came that day, she said something.

It was Jia Lian's two relatives who came to Duzhong with them.

The Wang family's wife and his wife and the Xing family's family.

Jia Lian was a little surprised when he heard this, and nodded again:
"So you know it too, but it's not them!"

After Wang Xifeng's "death", Jia Lian lived at ease for a while.

But when Wang Ren came these few days, Jia Lian was very disturbed.

"My brother-in-law and his wife ran from Jinling to Duzhong, and they actually wanted to take back Sister Qiao's mother's dowry."

Originally, Feng Yibo thought that Wang Ren was here just to visit his relatives.

Didn't expect to ask for the dowry back?

If Wang Xifeng had no children, it would be reasonable to go back.

After all, these dowries are Wang Xifeng's personal property.

But now there is Qiaojie.

If Wang Xifeng's dowry is taken back, Jia Lian will marry another continuation in the future.

Then Qiaojie's status is worrying.

"I said those were reserved for Sister Qiao, but they actually said that they were afraid that I would neglect Sister Qiao after I married another person in the future, and that they should be in charge of Sister Qiao first."

Jia Lian's elder brother, Wang Ren, came to ask for the dowry of Wang's family because Wang Xifeng was gone.

Jia Lian moved a little bit about Wang Xifeng's dowry.

But most of them are still reserved for sister Qiao.

But the Wang family naturally disagreed, thinking that Wang Xifeng had no son.

After her death, the Wang family's property will be taken back.

Otherwise, isn't it cheaper for outsiders?
As for sister Qiao, she is a girl from the Jia family.

The dowry should also be purchased by Rongfu.

Of course, they wouldn't say that.

It's about being in charge.

When sister Qiao gets married, she will return the original amount.

As the saying goes: mother and uncle are big.

The mother is gone, and the uncle is in charge of the assets.

What this said, not to mention seamless, but also reasonable.

"I'm not afraid of him being in charge, but I'm afraid that the meat bun will beat the dog and never come back!"

Jia Lian is also suffering!

In the past two years, the seasons have been bad and prices have been high.

The main income of the Jia Mansion is the various farms.

They were all hit by disasters, and their income was cut by more than half.

In addition, in order to save relatives, Rongfu built a Grand View Garden.

He almost emptied out his public savings for many years.

The Rong Mansion is now unable to make ends meet.

I'm almost losing my dignity.

If Mrs. Wang hadn't stepped forward to move some silver from Xue's house for dual use.

Relying on the salaries of the three gentlemen of Jia's house, even the servants in the house would hardly be able to afford it.

Originally, Jia Lian had income from the Four Seas Trading Company, so he was quite generous.

But now they are all honored, and they are much stronger than Rongfu, but they are also limited.

Many families are trying to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, and the demand for building materials is naturally decreasing day by day.

Even many families have quietly switched to ordinary wood.

Just to reduce unnecessary expenses.

And when Wang Xifeng married into Rongfu, it was a good time.

The dowry given by the Wang family was extremely generous.

There are a lot of high-quality assets in it, even if the New Year is not good, they can still maintain no compensation.

Although Jia Lian couldn't occupy all of them, he moved some.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to spend so long with his extravagant hands.

In addition, sister Qiao's dowry will also come from inside in the future.

How can Jia Lian let the Wang family take it back?
"Isn't it? After all, he is my uncle."

Feng Yibo frowned upon hearing this.

He just felt that the Wang family was also a decent person.

It shouldn't be such a childless idea to label Qiaojie, right?
"You don't know, when Sister Qiao and her mother were still there, my uncle had some thoughts about the industry, and wanted to replace the good with some bad ones."

Seeing that Feng Yibo didn't believe it, Jia Lian immediately recounted what Wang Ren had done before.

"It's just that Sister Qiao's mother was still there at that time, she could hold him down, and even scolded him bloody, so she didn't dare to mention it again."

If Wang Xifeng is here, let alone Wang Ren.

Even if Wang Ren's father came, don't even think about taking advantage of it!
Of course, when Wang Xifeng was here, her dowry was not untouched.

But it's all because of Jia Lian, who is extravagant and heartless.

"Later when they came to Duzhong again, they only went to his second uncle's side, and a few women were sent over here. If they saw the wife and the old lady, it was over, and I ignored them here."

Jia Lian sighed softly, his voice full of helplessness, and said:
"Now that sister Qiao's mother is gone, my uncle wants to make a comeback again. As soon as he arrived in Duzhong, he contacted the families who accompanied him. Now they are all ready to move, and want to go back to the Wang family!"

After Wang Ren came to Duzhong, he began to contact these old Wang family members.

Laiwang and his wife waited for Wang Xifeng's companion, all eager to try.

Wang Xifeng is gone, and their companions have also lost their power here.

He wanted to cling to Mrs. Wang, the royal family, but he couldn't reach it.

Mrs. Wang's accompanying room is more powerful than them, how can she accommodate so many "insiders"?
Now that I have the opportunity, I can return to the Wang family.

For these companions, it is a good thing.

"I'm nothing, but sister Qiao will marry someone in the future, if there is no hard currency to marry, won't the Jia family make people laugh?"

Jia Lian was more or less drunk, otherwise he wouldn't have told the truth.

Based on the family status of the Jia family, it is considered the dowry of a concubine.

At least 8000 taels of silver.

What's more, Sister Qiao is still the first daughter.

Without Wang Xifeng's dowry, Yirong Mansion would be an empty shell.

It's hard to give Miss Qiao a face.

For the sake of my daughter's future.

In order to gain some more benefits, it is worthwhile to continue to wave.

Jia Lian couldn't let go easily.

Fortunately, now the two are sticking to each other.

Although it was a little unpleasant, it was not enough to tear your face apart.

It's just that Wang Ren and his wife often pester Jia Lian.

Moreover, everyone in the family knew about it, which made Jia Lian feel a little bit embarrassed.

Feng Yibo pondered for a moment, but did not express any opinion on this matter.

He thought for a while, then suddenly said:

"Speaking of Qiaojie, I've always had an idea."

"Ok?"

Jia Lian was taken aback, not understanding what he meant.

Hearing Feng Yibo smile, he continued:

"I have always felt that I have a good affinity with this child. I want my wife to recognize her as a goddaughter. I don't know if Lian's second brother is willing."

Wang Xifeng asked him to help take care of Qiaojie, Feng Yibo naturally took it to heart.

Before, he made people rank Qiaojie and Jialan as first-class, and gave them generous gifts every year and festival.

As for the idea of ​​admitting his daughter, he had already planned it.

Just never had the right opportunity.

Hearing that Jia Lian was making trouble for Sister Qiao's dowry today, he took advantage of the opportunity to bring it up.

"Ok?"

Jia Lian was taken aback for a moment, then heaved a sigh of relief and said:

"What Yibo said, what am I not willing to do?"

With a smile on his face, he said again:

"Before, I kept thinking that when you have a son, we'll get married, but now that sister Qiao is getting older, I'm afraid there won't be such a fate."

Sister Qiao is now four years old, but Feng Yibo has only one child on the surface.

And it's still in Miss You's stomach. .

Even if he is born in the future, he will still be a boy.

Also a bastard.

And if Baochai or Daiyu have a son, I'm afraid Qiaojie will be sensible.

The difference is too much, so Jia Lian can't mention it.

"Since you like Qiaojie, I will be your daughter!"

Feng Yibo is an official at the third rank at a young age, and his future is limitless.

Say something far.

With more godfathers and mothers like Qiaojie, it will be easier to find a husband's family in the future.

Besides, the relationship between him and Feng Yibo has always been good.

The two share many secrets in common.

How do you ask Jia Lian to refuse?

"Okay, that's it for now."

Seeing that he agreed, Feng Yibo also let go of one thing, and said:

"When Sister Qiao becomes more sensible, let her visit my house more often."

Jia Lian's mood improved a lot, she nodded and said:
"We are actually relatives. I would go without this relationship. If I don't agree, can you kick us out?"

Feng Yibo didn't answer his words, but continued:
"In the future, I will also give a share of Sister Qiao's dowry. Regardless of whether there is a share from the Wang family, I promise to make her ostentation the envy of the city!"

"Eh? That's unnecessary, right?"

Jia Lian was taken aback when he heard the words, then waved his hands again and again, saying:

"So that's what you meant. I appreciate Yibo's affection, but let's forget about it."

After a pause, he sighed lightly and said:
"Actually, I have always wondered why you are so kind to me. Many times I even feel that it is difficult for relatives to do so."

Although Feng Yibo came from an ordinary background, he has risen all the way in his official career.

Even if he left the field before, he still has the honor he earned.

Even if he can't be reinstated, there will definitely be a day of recovery.

Although Jia Lian donated He Tongzhi's official position, it was a vacant position.

No upside.

Even if one day inherits the title, it is just a false title.

He believes that he does not have the ability of his ancestors, and if he can maintain the status quo, his ancestors have spirits.

Except for Feng Yibo, most of the people who walked with him were other honorable children.

These people are together, but for joy.

And Feng Yibo is a good young man, and his official career is expected to be a great minister.

But he helped him every time, even when he wanted to kill someone.

This kind of friendship is definitely something that an old man can explain!

"Where is Second Brother Lian talking?"

Feng Yibo smiled slightly, and said again:

"You and I intersect at the end of the day, why bother to think about other things?"

Having said that, he paused for a moment before pointing out:
"Besides... There is also the reason of Qiaojie's mother. Every time I think about it, I feel that I should do something for Qiaojie."

To the brothers of the Xue family, these words were just mourning for Wang Xifeng.

In Feng Yibo's own heart, he owed Wang Xifeng.

In Jia Lian's ears, it was guilt for "killing" Wang Xifeng.

This made Jia Lian even more upset, and quickly persuaded:

"Yibo, you don't have to...don't say these things."

He wanted to say, you don't have to feel guilty, it's all my fault.

But halfway through the speech, I realized that I almost slipped my tongue.

He quickly changed his mouth, and then remained silent.

I was afraid that I drank too much and would reveal the matter of "killing" Wang Xifeng.

Seeing this, Feng Yibo didn't want to mention it anymore, he just asked:
"Second brother Lian is worried about this?"

"More than that?"

Jia Lian pursed her lips, just to avoid Wang Xifeng's topic.

"Not only the uncle's family, but also the uncle's family!"

Brother-in-law, of course refers to Wang Ren's family.

The uncle refers to Jia Lian's nominal uncle.

That is, the eldest brother of Mrs. Xing, Jia Lian's aunt.

Xing Zhong's family!
(End of this chapter)