Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 383 5.65 I just feel like “my body has been hollowed out”

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5.65 just feels like “the body has been hollowed out”

In the afternoon of that day, Zhou Yang left Jia's Mansion immediately after taking a "mid-sleep", without even talking to Jia Zhen or saying hello to Rongguo Mansion. What happened this time was really disgusting to him; as soon as he returned home, he immediately Call the Zhao sisters to discuss.

"Jia Zhen?" Zhao Qiying frowned slightly, "Why is he so bold? Almost no one is willing to mention that prince, but he still has the guts to help with things? Not to mention the current state of Ning Guo Mansion, he is The clan leader of the Jia family in Jinling really didn’t know that he was doing this. As long as the court investigates him, will it definitely affect the entire Jia family?”

"I can't explain his brain circuitry." Zhou Yang shook his head helplessly, "But no matter what he thinks about it, he definitely can't keep it this time."

"Do you need to take action?" Zhao Yanling asked in surprise, "Although Jia Zhen is considered useless, he is also a third-class mighty general awarded by the imperial court. In addition, the Jia family's glorious past as 'a family with two kingdoms', if something goes wrong, In any case, there must be an explanation; although the old lady of the Jia family said that no one would take care of her when she left the gate, she is in the Dragon Head Palace."

"Have you figured it out?" Zhou Yang smiled and said nonchalantly, "The main face of the Jia family now lies with the Supreme Emperor; the only one who can speak in front of His Majesty is Jia Jing from Xuanzhen Temple outside the city. Let's not talk about whether this person will come forward, even if he does, so what, if he pushes the problem to the White Lotus Sect, the court has no way to find out quickly.

What's more, this respectful gentleman is now addicted to refining mercury in elixirs and summoning souls for immortality, and his brain is probably burned out. These so-called 'golden elixirs' are quite toxic. If you eat too much, you will definitely not be able to escape heavy metal poisoning, which will affect your health. Nerves and brains, it's good that he can speak normally under such circumstances, sooner or later he will die. "

"That being the case, my little sister will also arrange some manpower over there. If anything happens, we can directly save him to avoid any further trouble." Zhao Qiying said simply, "Anyway, there are a lot of 'golden elixirs', so we can just find a way to feed him." Give him more, even if the court checks, he will only think that he is crazy because he wants to ascend."

"Not bad." Zhou Yang was very satisfied with this, "Are there enough manpower?"

"Brother-in-law, don't worry. There are many young men and women in the world who have nothing but a sword and a life. If you want them to do something, all you need is enough money, and you don't have to reveal your identity. Sister has already arranged this way. I don't know how many , even if you are caught, you don’t need to be exposed." Zhao Yanling said with a smile.

"That's good, send Jia Zhen and his son as soon as possible - well, just Jia Zhen, let him return to the west early to avoid getting into trouble again." Zhou Yang thought for a while and decided to lower his standards slightly, "Jia Rong is a waste, no need I’m worried that he might cause some trouble; but just in case, it’s better to give him some fun, at least to ensure that he won’t be able to cause any more trouble before the end of the year.”

"Brother Zhou, don't worry." Zhao Qiying said with a smile, "Jia Zhen and his son are very ridiculous. They enjoy doing those shameless things. Fortunately, they still have some brains and know that such things cannot be exposed. They usually do it in Mess around in Zhuangzi outside the capital, the younger sister only needs to find a few people to ambush, and it can be easily resolved."

"As soon as possible!" Zhou Yang only made one request, "Also, how far are you still short of the female guard I asked you to find?"

"They are all Jianghu women found from Huguang through the relationship with the Wuchang Mansion under the name Xue." Zhao Yanling immediately replied that she is now the "security director" of the Zhou family's inner courtyard, and all guards, bodyguards and other personnel are under her control. Including Zhou Yang's personal soldiers who live across the easternmost courtyard, "there are thirty of them in total. They have no contact in the capital, and their family backgrounds have been checked and they are clean. Even when they came here, they all came from their own sea." Boat."

"Very good, let's allocate it. We will ensure that there are at least two for each person at home, and at least six when going out, not counting the escorts I arranged." Zhou Yang said without hesitation, "Especially during the period before the end of the year, the whole capital is in turmoil. , everyone, please work harder and stop going out casually to avoid anything terrible happening.

Also, the number of these people is a little small. I will find another twenty people to come over. I will try to get some strong crossbows, about ten pairs. I don’t need to take them out by then. I will arrange some people at home to be on call at any time. Even if In case of any danger, the thirty fusiliers and fifty female guards I have in the easternmost courtyard are enough no matter what. "

"Brother Zhou, don't worry." Zhao Qiying nodded immediately.

Such exaggerated security is really not because Zhou Yang is careless, but because there are too many female relatives in the family, but he is the only male. Once he is away for something and encounters any danger, it is really "undefended tonight". As the saying goes, "be careful". [-] times is not too much, just one accident is enough." It only needs to spend a little more money to solve it, so why not do it, he is not short of money.

"One more thing, stop arranging people to inquire about information here in the capital. If you have any questions, just send people to the princess's mansion directly." Zhou Yang said in a helpless tone, "The forces here are so densely distributed that any slightest movement would be tantamount to Tossing around under the noses of a lot of people, His Royal Highness Yongchang has plenty of manpower, since we have nothing to do, let her have a headache."

"Brother Zhou, are you doing this?" This time it was Zhao Qiying's turn to feel worried.

"At least for the time being, it's okay. If there are problems in the future, we can only talk about them later." Zhou Yang shook his head with a wry smile, "The intelligence system is too troublesome and expensive. If you really want to make a mess, it's better to save Spend money to do other things; anyway, we will be like this for the time being in the capital, so don’t worry. One more thing, after I have compiled a detailed document of today’s affairs, you will personally send it to the princess mansion. If it is spread out, it will become a buried stain, and it may not matter at ordinary times, but it may kill someone at a critical moment, and there is no harm in reporting it in time."

"Brother Zhou, don't worry, little sister, don't worry." Zhao Qiying nodded seriously, "But if it's just reported to Her Highness the Princess, wouldn't it be enough? Do you want the one in the palace?"

"I'm not qualified enough. As long as the princess knows, she will solve the rest." Zhou Yang still has this confidence.

"Brother-in-law?" After finishing speaking about business, Zhao Yanling looked up from her arms with a strange expression, "You came to Jia's Mansion today for a banquet, right? But you don't know that this strange smell of powder comes from the mansion over there. Which sister?"

"It's not like I don't know the female family members of Rongguo Mansion, how can there be anyone else?" Zhou Yang almost forgot that Zhao Yanling is also a goddess doctor and poison expert, "You still"

"That's Ningguo Mansion?" Zhao Qiying took over the conversation with a smile, "The mansion over there is not clean, and most of the women's family members, Brother Zhou, must not like it. If you want to come to Zhongjue today, it's the eldest young lady who serves you? No wonder Being so honest this time has already been used."

"Yan Ling, you are so dishonest now!" Zhou Yang did not expect that just as he and Zhao Qiying were arguing, Zhao Yanling had already knelt down, making him unable to bear it anymore.

"Brother Zhou, don't worry, the dinner girl will let the kitchen prepare an extra dish of velvet mutton!" Zhao Qiying went out with a smile, but Zhou Yang knew that she would be back soon. The two sisters were never separated again.

That night, Zhou Yang, who "slept in the middle of a rest" in Ningguo Mansion, and played "playing row" with the Zhao sisters in the afternoon, only felt that his "body was hollowed out", so much so that he had too much taste when eating, so he had to run Go to the garden and do some gentle movements first to eliminate food before talking about daily exercise.

"Brother Zhou?" While he was busy, a familiar voice behind him came from Lin Daiyu, who had not communicated much these days.

"Sister Lin, why do you come here to hang out when you have time?" Zhou Yang put down the fifty kilogram stone lock in his hand and asked with a smile. She and Xue Baoqin have been living in the Xue family yard, and they are in the Xue family garden with Wang Shuying, although they are separated by a wall. , and there are hanging flower arches connecting the walls, but in order to avoid suspicion, the two girls only come to play with the Zhou girls during the day, and rarely show up at night.

"My little sister received a letter from my father two days ago. She will probably be able to return to Beijing later this month." Lin Daiyu said softly, "Speaking of which, I would also like to thank Brother Zhou for taking care of me these days. Otherwise, my little sister wouldn't know what to do. .”

"What's the point? Mr. Lin helped me a lot back then, so trivial matters don't matter." Zhou Yang said with a smile, saying that he had not forgotten to exercise, "If he can come back this time, he must be able to escape the position of a minister." , you will be happy then, even if you look at the entire capital, there are not many senior officials and ladies who can join the Xiaochaohui."

"Brother Zhou is talking nonsense again, no matter what." Lin Daiyu spat lightly with a slight blush on her cheeks, "Why do you think it's rare for everyone to have a small court meeting?"

"You, just have fun!" Zhou Yang threw the stone lock upwards with all his strength, then caught it and put it on the ground, "I know Sister Lin doesn't care about this, but these days, it's 'Look at the clothes first and then the person.'" , the status of a girl's family depends entirely on her family. After Mr. Lin comes back, Sister Lin will no longer have to worry about anything. The only problem is that someone may want to find you a stepmother."

This is really not a joke. Lin Ruhai is only in his thirties now. In addition, he comes from a noble family and is well-maintained. He and Jia Min can give birth to a beautiful girl like Sister Lin, who is a "beautiful uncle" who is made of iron. Even if it is the position of continued string, there are many people in the whole capital who are willing to accept it.

"Humph, how can Brother Zhou arrange people like this?" Lin Daiyu was obviously a little angry. She glared at someone and then glanced at the fifty kilogram stone lock on the ground. Her cheeks were slightly red and she turned sideways, "Little sister came here just to tell you You, your father will definitely come to the house to see Brother Zhou after he comes over, don’t forget it.”

"Don't worry, Mr. Lin will be very happy when he comes to visit, and he will definitely give you a warm reception." Zhou Yang said with a smile, "Besides, I haven't treated Sister Lin badly after living here for so many days. Are you afraid that he will come to check?"

"Brother Zhou, just remember." Lin Daiyu's cheeks turned red and she turned back to Xue's courtyard.

"Remember what?" Instead, someone was at a loss.

(End of this chapter)