Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 310 Is it easy to get it?
Inside Rongxi Hall.

Looking at Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue sitting upright in the hall, Lai Shangrong seemed to be in a dream, always feeling a bit unreal.

The memorial was just handed in two days ago. After leaving the office this evening, I heard Mrs. Wang's invitation and naturally thought of Miaoyu.

He never expected that Xue Baoqin was actually proposed to be his concubine.

He didn't know that the emperor had done the hard work, so naturally he didn't know that Mrs. Wang took the lead. He just thought that he refused to accept the invitation last time and asked the Xue family to settle for the next best thing.

Putting aside Xue Baoqin's appearance, based on her family background, being a concubine cannot be considered as wronging her.

After all, the second wife of the Xue family can only be regarded as an ordinary family, neither a high-class family nor a wealthy person. Xue Baoqin not only had her engagement broken off, but also spread rumors about herself.

You can't blame him for being conceited, because he thought with peace of mind that Xue Baoqin was willing to be a concubine.

It was Xue Baoqin's move to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion by himself, which really made him have to speculate more.

Establish a good relationship with his wife in advance. Xing Xiuyan also did this before.

Thinking of this, he said confidently: "Does Sister Baoqin know about this?"

He was just pretentious, he couldn't agree hastily, it would make people feel that he had planned it for a long time.

After all, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue are not close relatives of Xue Baoqin. If they are marrying a wife and there is a matching family, it is reasonable for them to make the decision, but Lai Shangrong would never think of taking a concubine.

Therefore, in his opinion, this was just a polite inquiry.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the words came out, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue both looked embarrassed.

"Don't worry Shang Rong, as long as you nod, we will do the rest!"

Why is this so different from what I thought?

He was originally very proud and confident, but now he is worried about gains and losses.

The last time he flatly refused without asking about the situation had made him regret it for a long time. This opportunity could not be missed again.

Anyway, he only planned to choose someone from Jin Chai. Tan Chun and Xue Baochai had already been excluded from the scope of concurrent marriage, and he only planned to treat them as concubines.

As everyone knows in Yingchun, with Jia She as his father, as long as he has enough money, it won't be a problem.

The only choices were Shi Xiangyun and Xue Baoqin.

The reason why he never found a chance to go back on his word after he refused last time was because when he formed the association, he got a glimpse of Shi Xiangyun's waist-waisted ape-like back and mantis-shaped figure, especially those long legs, which he called "Legs Wan Nian". 'It's no exaggeration.

Therefore, he has been hesitant. After all, Shi Xiangyun is also the daughter of the Hou family, and his family status is several grades higher than that of the second family of the Xue family. It is perfect to have both.

However, he has always believed that what he eats is his own.

Moreover, the Shi family is in the capital after all, but the second wife of the Xue family may return to Jinling.

Then he said: "Last time, the second wife proposed to have a second bedroom. I went back and discussed it with my father. It was not impossible. Sister Ruo Baoqin felt aggrieved..."

At this point, Mrs. Wang immediately interrupted: "You have already suffered countless disasters because of Girl Qin's marriage. How can I ask you to suffer the consequences and still marry her?"

The emperor said that Xue Baoqin was not worthy of Lai Shangrong, and also told Yuan Chun not to rely on his old master's affection to force him to take a concubine.

If the news of the concurrent concubine reaches the emperor's ears, what if he thinks that he was coerced by his own family into taking concubines as concurrent concubines?

Her sudden move left Lai Shangrong confused. How could he let go of the opportunity to become a wife and decided to become a concubine.

He looked at Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue in disbelief.

Aunt Xue was also full of doubts. For her, it was a great thing for Xue Baoqin to be the second wife of the Lai family.

There is no need to worry about how to explain to the second wife, Xue Baoqin is also the wife after all, and the Xue family's first house will naturally follow the rise.

However, when she looked at Mrs. Wang with doubtful eyes, she received a sharp look.

He waved his hands to Lai Shangrong and said, "What my sister is saying is that Girl Qin was annulled after all, and Shang Rong suffered an unreasonable disaster. How can I still wrong you to marry her!"

Her abnormal behavior immediately attracted Lai Shangrong's attention.First of all, he is not an ancient person, and he does not take marriage as seriously as the ancients. After all, Mrs. Wang and Xue Baoqin are not serious relatives.

But Aunt Xue is Xue Baoqin's aunt, how could she refuse such a proposal?
Secondly, Aunt Xue has a plump and provocative body, but now she speaks urgently and quickly, and her arms are shaking, the two balls in front of her are like rabbits, jumping around alive and well, looking like they are about to come out.

He was so attracted that he was fascinated, but Mrs. Wang on the side saw it.

He secretly glanced at his sister who was sitting next to him, and thought to himself, there is indeed a reason for the groundless rumors, and the good deeds of Cao are indeed true.

Thinking of this, he quietly lowered his head and glanced at himself, feeling slightly sad.

Aunt Xue didn't notice Lai Shangrong's unusual behavior at first, but after she finished speaking, she secretly observed her sister's reaction, and was suddenly awakened when she saw her sister following Lai Shangrong's gaze and looking at her.

He just raised his hand slightly, but he was afraid of causing embarrassment, and felt as if thousands of ants were gnawing at his bones.

However, her arms were slightly raised and then slowly lowered, and her guarded posture was still beginning to show. Lai Shangrong took in all of her eyes, and her pupils dilated a bit more.

Then he collected his mind and concealed it: "Since the second wife and concubine have said so, then let me follow your arrangements!"

Of course, it would be best to have a concubine. After all, it would be better to have a concubine than to have a concubine.

After hearing that he agreed to take a concubine, Mrs. Wang finally put down a stone.

Then he said: "The queen has already told me about that matter. I originally planned to drive Miaoyu out of the house today, but I just heard them say that she had offended Shang Rong without any reason, so I put it aside and wanted to listen. Listen to Shang Rong’s wishes.”

Lai Shangrong originally thought that the Rong Mansion didn't know about Miaoyu, but he didn't want to talk about it after taking the concubine.

He had already mentioned the solution in the memorial. The Rong Mansion only needed to drive the person out of the house. The Security Department had already arranged the manpower and was waiting for her to leave the house.

The reason why he didn't come to the mansion to take someone, after all, he was the old owner of the Rong mansion, and if he spoke out, he would be criticized. Although his reputation was already bad, it was just a name for lust, and the reputation for ingratitude was much more serious than this.

Secondly, he didn't want the sisters in the house to know that it would affect his image. All the sisters knew that Miaoyu had offended him.

Although he was enforcing the law impartially and was not targeting Miaoyu, he would inevitably be suspected, which would affect his tall image.

Just judging from Mrs. Wang's words, she should have originally planned to drive him away, but she put it aside after hearing that Miaoyu had offended him.

While secretly cursing who is talking too much, he was thinking about how to resolve it.

He said righteously: "How can Shang Rong be as knowledgeable as a woman? He is just enforcing the law impartially. He just doesn't want to implicate your house. That's why he reported this matter. Second Madam, you can just take care of it."

Mrs. Wang hurriedly said: "How can this be done? After all, the problem is with our family, and Xiuyan is pregnant. If it happens, it will be our family's fault.

I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. Since this hoof has embarrassed Shang Rong, I have to let you regain your face. How about you come over in person tomorrow and take him away from the house? "

Aunt Xue on the side was worried after hearing this. She didn't know about Miaoyu, but since it alarmed Yuan Chun, it couldn't be a big deal.

But Mrs. Wang was so cautious that in order to save Lai Shangrong's face, she took the initiative to ask him to enter the house to get someone.

This scene is very similar to the attitude of the Rong Mansion towards the female family members of the Ning Mansion when the Ning Mansion committed a crime.

Coupled with Mrs. Wang's careful attitude and insistence on making Xue Baoqin her concubine, it is inevitable to feel anxious and uneasy.

Thinking of this, he secretly glanced at Lai Shangrong, with deep fear and deep regret in his eyes.

The only thing to be thankful for is that the golden and jade marriage was only a private agreement, and faintly hesitated about this marriage.

"This..." Lai Shangrong hesitated.

The Rong Mansion didn't object, and he went into the manor alone to bring people in. If he didn't break his skin, it really couldn't be said to be ungrateful.

However, according to Mrs. Wang's intention to regain her face, I am afraid she will not act quietly.

Suddenly he had a plan in his mind and nodded: "That's okay! In case she leaves the house and hides the dirty money elsewhere."

There is a saying that it is better to block than to clear up. Since the matter has been spread, it is better to act openly and aboveboard.

In fact, as long as it is done well, the effect may be better than doing it secretly.

(End of this chapter)