Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 444 6.15 The invitation from Rongguo Mansion has arrived
Volume VI

6.15 The invitation from Rongguo Mansion arrived
That night, Rongguo Mansion.

"Second brother Lian, how can you be like this? I'm having dinner at night and it's almost midnight in the afternoon before posting a post." Zhou Yang was pulled into the yard by Jia Lian with a smile on his face, but he didn't forget to complain, "It gets dark early in the winter. , I rushed here after receiving your post, but it was still dark when I got to the door, and those who didn’t know thought I didn’t understand etiquette.”

When he returned home from the palace, it was not long before lunch. Anyway, there was nothing going on, so he rarely relaxed. He was sweet with the two girls for a while, and then ran to watch the two girls play chess. He also took a lunch break. He did not forget to take Xing Xiuyan to discuss some "internal affairs". Just when he thought it was another beautiful day, the invitation from Rongguo Mansion arrived.

"Brother Zhou, Brother Zhou, it's not that I'm not sensible. This post is for me, but it's my second uncle who really invited you!" Jia Lian was also very helpless, "Isn't this too busy? I'll get rid of it after the New Year. I came here on the first day of junior high school, and I haven’t seen you come to my door for so many days. My second uncle happened to come to see you for something, so I didn’t do it very carefully. "

The facts are indeed as Jia Lian said. Zhou Yang basically doesn't come to Rongguo Mansion now if he has nothing to do, and he also tries not to come if he has something to do, because the Jia family really has little value now. This is not his "employing people first and using them last." , but his status has changed. Now he is also a core military commander with a heavy army. It is not a good thing to have connections everywhere.

"Second Uncle Zheng?" Zhou Yang originally thought it was Jia Lian who was hosting the reception, but he didn't expect it to be Jia Zheng. However, he thought about it for a few times and couldn't figure out what to say to this fake poor man. Of course, he couldn't say that in his mouth. , "Since the elders are recruiting each other, the younger brother is naturally speechless. Does Second Brother Lian know what Uncle Zheng is looking for this younger brother?"

"It's not about Second Master Bao studying." When Jia Lian spoke, he didn't hide the sarcasm and disdain on his face at all. "Now there are only two students left in this house. My sister-in-law, Lange'er, has already started Participating in cultural fairs and preparing for next year's talent test, success or failure is an opportunity. Anyway, he will only be thirteen next year (thirteen years old), brother Bao - we are here."

Zhou Yang was about to say, "None of my business." When he saw the door of Mengpo Zhai a dozen steps away, Jia Zheng was already there with a smile on his face, followed by Jia Baoyu who looked like he was going to visit a grave, and someone as serious as a young adult. Jialan, of course he would not be stupid enough to continue the discussion, so he forced a smile and strode forward to say hello.

"My nephew has met Uncle Zheng." As soon as Zhou Yang finished speaking, he was grabbed by Jia Zheng before he could salute.

"What are you talking about, Ziyang? If I hadn't really had something to do, I wouldn't have bothered you so much." Jia Zheng is not really stupid. How could he have the guts to let a fourth-rank military general salute him, the master of a sixth-rank empty barrel? He is not stupid. When we meet, we talk about things, "Come on, come on, have some wine in the room, let's eat and chat."

"Since the second uncle is rewarding the meal, my nephew is bothering me." Naturally, Zhou Yang would not take the initiative to find trouble.

"I've met Uncle Zhou!" Jia Lan took the initiative to salute, but the elder Jia Baoyu was a step slower and followed reluctantly.

"Brother Lan is here too - let's play with it." Zhou Yang smiled and took out a purse filled with golden melon seeds from his pocket and threw it to him. As for Jia Baoyu, he nodded and that was it.

There is not much to say next, just speeches, eating food, walking together, toasting each other with Jia Zheng and Jia Lian, and accepting toasts from Jia Baoyu and Jia Lan. There are also "you are young and promising", "young phoenix is ​​more clear than old phoenix", "incomparable" Bullshit like “limited quantity”, coupled with boasts like “long-lasting wealth” and “poetry and calligraphy heirlooms”, no one believed it anyway—well, except Jia Zheng.

"Nephew Zhou Xian, I have to ask you to come here today because I have no choice but to do so." After finally completing the procedure, Jia Zheng also talked about the topic, "Now that Lang Ge'er's foundation for studying has been laid, but there is still a bastard in the family. So far, If it doesn't work out, I originally wanted him to study with Lan Geer, but I didn't expect that Mr. Chu wouldn't accept it; and I heard from Zhu'er's wife that this Mr. Chu was also introduced by Zhou Xian's nephew."

"This -" Zhou Yang knew there was no chance as soon as he heard it. Chu Fang was Li Wan's junior brother, but he couldn't explain this matter clearly. It was normal to blame it on himself. As for helping Jia Baoyu to pull strings, he was not stupid. What would he do with such a waste? ?Besides, Chu Fang really didn’t necessarily give himself face, “Second Uncle Zheng is making things difficult for me.

Mr. Chu also owed his little nephew a favor, and it happened that his sister-in-law once asked face to face, so she helped to say a few words; fortunately, Brother Lan was up to the challenge, and this is how the teacher and apprentice got along; You have to prepare for the test, so why are you willing to work harder? The truth is - my nephew will pay for it! "

"Really?" Seeing Zhou Yang's boredom, Jia Zheng had no choice but to follow him, but he was still unwilling to give up. "Although the mansion is diligent and thrifty, they are willing to prepare a generous amount of money to study for this evil person."

"Second Uncle Zheng, after all, Mr. Chu is also a judge. How can we lack this little yellow and white thing." Zhou Yang became bored again while speaking, and Jia Zheng had no choice but to follow. Jia Lian, who saw the problem on the side, took over in time, and even Jia Lan Everyone knew there was something fishy, ​​and only Jia Baoyu was left confused.

So, one party was unintentional and the other party was intentional. Anyway, as long as Jia Zheng mentioned Jia Baoyu's study again, Zhou Yang would raise his glass to toast, and Jia Lian would often follow him again. In less than a blink of an eye, after a stick of incense, "Head of the Rongguo Mansion" was in front of him. "Human" already had double vision and his mind was racing. He persisted for a moment and then slipped under the table in a daze.

"Oh, Uncle Zheng——" Zhou Yang pretended to step forward and pulled Jia Zheng up. Jia Lian almost held back his laughter and came over to join hands. The two of them worked together to help Jia Zheng into the inner bedroom, carefully. He placed it on the big bed, and when he was about to call someone to take care of it, a demonic figure came in on his own, and upon seeing it, he almost threw himself at the bedside.

"Master, why did you drink so much again?" The visitor was naturally Aunt Zhao. She also learned from Li Wan that this concubine could give Jia Zheng a son and a daughter without any damage. She was really not easy to get along with. Not to mention anything else, just one point is enough to prove his ability. Mengpo Zhai is Jia Zhengnei's study. Mrs. Wang rarely comes here when she has nothing to do, but Aunt Zhao lives here directly in the name of "nearby service"!

"My nephew, please leave!" Since there was someone waiting for him, he didn't want to do anything. He bowed casually and was about to leave. When he turned around, he found that Jia Lian hadn't moved. He followed his gaze and saw Aunt Zhao bending over to serve Jia Zheng. She didn't wear much except for the coat and quilt, and the stove was lit in the room and the temperature was very good. She didn't wear much, and her graceful curves exuded her feminine charm without any concealment. "Ahem, second brother Lian!"

"Brother Zhou, forgive me, my second uncle still needs to be taken care of here." What Zhou Yang didn't expect was that Jia Lian didn't even mean to hide it, "Brother Bao also drank a lot outside, so I have to trouble you to send him back."

"Brother Lian, you—" Zhou Yang simply couldn't understand it. Aunt Zhao could give birth to a beauty like Tanchun, so her conditions were naturally excellent, but she wouldn't make her decision publicly, right?He pulled Jia Lian to the door, pointed at Aunt Zhao, who was still curved, and said in a low voice, "You are crazy. Although I don't come here much, I have heard some rumors about Uncle Jia. Is it possible that you still want to..." "Why?" Don't want to?" I don't know if Jia Lian is really brave or if he drank too much to strengthen his courage. He swallowed his saliva and pushed Zhou Yang away and walked back quickly, "Since father can use the big one, it's okay to use the small one - - Dear brother, just send Brother Bao away, and the brothers will take care of things here."

Zhou Yang shook his head speechlessly and didn't bother to worry about it. He greeted Jia Lan before going out and signaled him to go back. Then he picked up Jia Baoyu, who had been drinking with Jia Zheng just now. After just over a hundred breaths of effort, he faintly Hearing the sounds of struggle inside and the deliberately lowered female voice, he ignored him and helped Jia Baoyu out, leaving only the door to the room and the courtyard closed.

"Meet General Zhou!" After half a cup of tea, Zhou Yang basically pushed Jia Baoyu back to Qixiezhai. Before he could enter, he heard a familiar greeting and saw Fu Qiufang hurriedly rushing from the guest room in the outer courtyard. Come on, let's arrange for a maid who also came out of the courtyard to take care of Jia Baoyu, "Please send Brother Bao back, General."

"Why do you drink so much?" A girl with a slender figure and a long face came over anxiously. After hurriedly saluting Zhou Yang and Fu Qiufang respectively, she motioned to other maids to take Jia Baoyu in, "I have seen General Zhou and Miss Fu. , this slave wants more."

"Okay, you go take care of it." Zhou Yang smiled and waved his hand, indicating that she could just go back, not forgetting to explain, "Second Uncle Zheng drank happily today, and Brother Bao also drank a lot, but I didn't expect it. After drinking like this, girl, just don’t hold grudges.”

"I don't dare!" The maid hurriedly bowed again and then hurried back to the yard.

"This is Xiren. Brother Bao is the most useful in the room. Brother Zhou is interested in it?" Zhou Yang just looked at it briefly, and a teasing voice came from behind, "Do you want my little sister to help introduce you?"

"I haven't seen you in a while, have you made any progress here?" Zhou Yang smiled and didn't answer. He turned around and saw Fu Qiufang bending over and Wanfu gestured for him to follow, "I heard that Brother Changwen did something bad in the position of interrogator. We have gained a lot of fame since we were born in the water, but it’s a pity that we haven’t been able to get together for some days.”

"Brother has also mentioned a lot about the general. If the general wants to ask, my little sister can help." Fu Qiufang smiled softly, and the two of them quickly entered the guest room in the outer courtyard together.

After nearly half an hour——

"It seems that you have not made much progress." Zhou Yang leaned lazily on the bedside, letting Fu Qiufang busy in front of him, "It's a pity that I can't help with the rest. You are not short of money now, are you?"

"I'm afraid my brother won't have a chance to advance for the time being. Otherwise," Fu Qiufang sighed quietly, stood up, took the clothes and helped Zhou Yang put them on. "General, don't worry, although this is a guest room in the mansion, in fact, except for the little sister, the only one Guests', Sasou's servants only come here every morning."

"How can I help?" Zhou Yang asked with a smile. He still had a good feeling about the identity of "Second Grandma Bao".

"What did the master bring up today about studying?" Fu Qiufang asked quickly. She was really interested in Jia Baoyu's improvement.

"Nothing." Zhou Yang shook his head and refused without hesitation. At least he and Jia Lian were in complete agreement on the point of abolishing Jia Baoyu. That's why they were able to put Jia Zheng and his son down in a tacit understanding at the banquet just now. "Not to mention whether Mr. Chu will agree to it, do you think the ancestor can agree to letting Baoyu leave home for a long time? I'm afraid Baoyu himself is not willing."

"That's it." Fu Qiufang sighed softly, knowing that there was no hope. "When the time comes, my little sister's marriage will take place. I wonder if the general can be a witness?"

"Oh?" Zhou Yang pondered for a moment and then nodded, "It's been hard for you to serve me all these years. As long as you can get the government to agree to send a matchmaker to the Fu family, I can help welcome the guests."

"Thank you, General!" Fu Qiufang said in surprise, "Now the second wife has lost more and more prestige in the house because of her affair with the eldest master. All the candidates she originally proposed for marriage have been cut off; although the ancestors did not really agree What the hell, but my impression of my little sister is acceptable, plus Brother Bao’s reputation.”

"Okay, you can continue." Zhou Yang nodded, packed his clothes and went home.

Meng Pozhai.

"Second Master Lian is really bold. How dare he be here?" Sitting on the couch in the study room, which is only separated from the bedroom by the living room, Aunt Zhao nodded with satisfaction on Jia Lian's forehead, "Even your father can't show off any more concessions."

"Father can use the big one, and you, the little one, can't be idle." Jia Lian took out a jade bottle from his pocket, poured it into his mouth, and jumped on it.

(End of this chapter)