Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 347 Arranged by God

The next day.

In the state-owned duty room.

"Is there nothing going on these two days?"

The day before yesterday, he accompanied Xing Xiuyan, and yesterday, Lai Shangrong took another day off and spent the whole day teasing his son in the old house.

Yuan Chengtao replied: "Nothing special! It's just that Uncle Tian Guo came over yesterday to settle the agency fee, and asked his subordinates to tell the Lord not to forget to invite him to the Young Master's full moon wine. The concierge also said that an innkeeper came over earlier. , has been dispatched according to the Lord’s instructions.”

"Huh?" Lai Shangrong frowned unconsciously.

"Sir, what's wrong?" Yuan Chengtao, who is good at observing words and expressions, asked immediately.

Lai Shangrong waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. I don't want to make any noise at Full Moon Wine. Since Uncle Guo has already spoken, I have to invite him, but it's impossible to invite only him. I was a little embarrassed for a while."

In front of subordinates, you still have to act like a boss. Of course, you can't admit that it's because Miaoyu frowned.

When Yuan Chengtao heard this, he immediately reflected: "My subordinates were negligent and forgot about the previous turmoil, which made it difficult for the adults!"

Lai Shangrong also deliberately led him in this direction, waved his hand and said: "That's it! Don't blame yourself, you also have good intentions."

However, his words were not false. He really had no intention of making any big deal before.

After all, it's not a good thing for a bastard to be too popular.

Although there is no difference between his concubine and his concubine, if he closes the door and does nothing in private, at least he cannot be too unique on the surface.

But since things have already happened, it can only be settled as it comes.

This mentality is not only his attitude towards his son Man Yuejiu, but also his attitude towards Miaoyu.

Although he had made a lot of preparations before and regarded her as prey in his bowl, as more and more women appeared, he would not be upset about an emotionless woman.

After lunch, Yuan Chengtao knocked on the door again and came in.

Handing over a letter, he bowed and said, "Sir! There is a Xiyi businessman who came to see you with a letter of recommendation from the government official of Rongguo!"

Lai Shangrong was puzzled. How could Jia Zheng, who was afraid of trouble and not familiar with ordinary affairs, be related to the Xiyi people?
It's really strange that he even wrote a letter of recommendation for someone else.

He tore open the envelope and gave it a cursory glance.

Jia Zheng didn't make any excessive demands, he just said that this Western businessman had admired Daxia for a long time, and other clichés.

He threw the letter away and said, "What kind of business does he do?"

"My subordinate asked, but he refused to tell me. He only said that he wanted to meet the Lord!"

Yuan Chengtao paused and said in a low voice: "I saw that he also brought two Xiyi women with him, maybe he wanted to give you a gift."

Showing affection for nothing and nagging at the same time, there is no good thing at first glance.

Originally, Lai Shangrong planned to ask what kind of business he was doing, and if he met the requirements, he would give Jia Zheng some face. Although Mrs. Wang brought it upon herself, Jia Zheng was innocent after all.

But the Xiyi people have made it clear that they want to give away women. If there is a push and shove in the yamen, then those rumors will really be impossible to argue with.

Of course, this is also because he doesn't intend to accept gifts, otherwise there will be no pushing and shoving, and he only needs to tell people to send them home.

He is still conservative at heart. Western women have a strong smell and enlarged pores, which does not suit his aesthetic taste. In addition, the flowering period is short.

And he is not a picky person. He has always been insensitive to women of unknown origins. After all, even in future generations, some diseases cannot be contracted.

This is also the reason why he does not go to the brothel. Although the Jia family is not clean, the original book does not say that there are any unspeakable diseases.

"After all, Mr. Zheng doesn't know the situation in Beijing. Although the storm has passed, it's hard to prevent people with malicious intentions from watching!"

Yuan Chengtao immediately understood and withdrew immediately.

Lai Shangrong didn't ask how to deal with the Xiyi people.

After leaving the office in the evening, Lai Shangrong took a detour to Tongfu Inn.

He didn't even get out of the car himself, but let the coachman Hu Si go in and ask if Miaoyu's master and servant had left, and asked if he knew where he was going.

Miaoyu herself didn't know where to stay at that time, let alone the innkeeper.Lai Shangrong just smiled after hearing Hu Si's return.

When he got home, Youshi greeted him.

"Shang Rong! The old man next door posted a post, inviting you to come over for a banquet."

"Hey! I guess I'm borrowing money from the uncle. If I have time to entertain him, why not work harder to complete the tasks assigned by the second wife!"

Lai Shangrong said with a bad smile: "Let's go to Tianxiang Tower for dinner together!"

Hearing this, Mr. You lowered his head and said coyly: "Shang Rong... I just asked the doctor today. My wife and I checked for pulse, and everything is fine!"

"Huh? How long ago? Why haven't I heard you talk about it before?" Lai Shangrong immediately turned his head and looked at Youshi and asked.

"I haven't come this month. I wanted to take advantage of Aunt Xing's birth, so I waited for two days!"

Regarding these feudal superstitions, Lai Shangrong did not comment. He leaned down to Youshi's lower abdomen as if no one else was watching, and pretended to listen attentively.

He raised his head and said in a serious manner: "Since you have a body, why should you welcome me? From now on, I will leave all these trivial matters to the servants! Go back and choose a good day, and determine the names of you and Keqing, so as not to be caught People talk."

"Hey!" This had been decided for a long time, and Youshi agreed happily.

"Didn't Shang Rong also say that you should move around more when you're pregnant?"

I have tasted the convenience of running a government, but I don't want to delegate power.

Lin Daiyu hadn't entered the palace yet, and Lai Shangrong hadn't thought about letting You delegate power.

He only warned: "Walking around does not mean that you are tired. You have to pay attention to yourself. Let's go! Move the food to Tianxiang Tower. After the task is completed, it does not mean that I can't eat with you."

"Uh..." Youshi was stunned for a moment.

"I'll ask the kitchen to prepare it."

"Aren't you prepared?" Lai Shangrong asked doubtfully.

"I was too happy today, I forgot to prepare for a while."

It's not that You forgot, but because Jia She posted a message inviting Lai Shangrong to the banquet.

Although Lai Shangrong is different from the past, Rong Guofu is the old owner after all. She did not expect that Lai Shangrong would not give him any face.

However, she couldn't express this mentality in front of Lai Shangrong, so she could only cover it up by being overly happy.

In addition, he took a detour to Miaoyu's place and came back a little late. Youshi and Qin Keqing were also pregnant. They didn't want to starve their children, so they had dinner before he came back.

There are still leftovers, but it's just not easy to serve them to Uncle Lai.

"That's all! Don't bother me. Since the lord is treating me to a treat, go ahead and trouble him!"

"Hey! Then I'll accompany Shang Rong to change clothes!"

Lai Shangrong waved his hand and said, "Let him wait first. I'll take you back to rest and see Ke Qing before I go!"

After settling down with Youshi, he went to Tianxiang Tower to talk to Qin Keqing and changed into casual clothes. He took another 5000 taels of silver notes with him before Shi Shiran rushed to the East Crossing Courtyard of Rong Mansion.

He really didn't intend to give Jia She face, but You forgot to prepare the meal, maybe it was for some reason.

Isn’t it said that God’s arrangement is the greatest?

In addition, Miao Yu's whereabouts have been lost today, and Jia She is short of money and has a "record" of selling his daughter. It would be too bad if he cannot seize this opportunity.

Besides, Yingchun was different from Miaoyu after all. She had not offended herself. She knew that her life would be in danger if she sold her to Sun Shaozu in the future, but it was unjustifiable for her to sit idly by and ignore her despite her ability.

Although Jia's mother had previously disagreed with his engagement with Yingchun, time had changed and not only had the situation reversed between the two parties, but Jia She also gained the title of patriarch.

If he insists on going his own way and insists on making Yingchun his concubine, and with Mrs. Wang, Wang Xifeng and others assisting from the side, I am afraid that Mother Jia may not take the risk of offending herself for Yingchun.

Of course, he was also afraid that Jia She would not be able to get through, and would ask Mrs. Xing to harass Xing Xiuyan.

(End of this chapter)