Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 363
After the morning debate, Lai Shangrong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It was not that he was afraid that the emperor would take the opportunity to question him. After all, it was easy to see from Tian Chang's willingness to spread the word about the Yuanchun incident. At least for now, he still had weight in the emperor's heart.

But this weight also depends on his ability. Debating in front of the palace is also a way to show his ability, and he has to treat it with caution.

Now that the matter has been resolved and he has been promoted to Minister of Household Affairs, he must of course feel relieved.

Therefore, after arranging the handover of silver coin-related matters and formulating an accounting training plan for relevant personnel in the household department, he invited Xiu Mu to spend time with his family and amuse his children.

November has already entered winter, and the sunroom in Huifang Garden has now become the first choice place for the family to bask in the sun.

Early in the morning, the maids and women began to get busy. The Arhat bed, which was as wide as the door, as well as the two children's cribs, pillows, blankets, etc., were all moved in.

After breakfast, Lai Shangrong took his son and daughter and a group of concubines and maids into the sun room.

In the past, there were only small groups, but today the whole family gathered together, and the spacious sunroom seemed a bit crowded.

Lai Shangrong pointed to two huge cribs and said: "Move these two out, put a blanket on the painting table, and let them sleep on it!"

Xing Xiuyan patted him on the arm and complained: "Uncle! This is what sister Xichun uses for painting. The two children are on it. What if she poops again... How can she use it in the future?" "

"No...it's not in the way!" Xichun said.

Lai Shangrong didn't take it seriously and said: "We are all a family, there is nothing to dislike or dislike. Besides, Yun Qing and Chengzhi have to call her..."

Having said this, he paused and said: "It's better to call me aunt first!"

The meaning behind this title is quite clear.

Everyone was like a bright mirror in their hearts. They already knew Lai Shangrong's thoughts and smiled.

Third Sister You said with a smile: "That's great! In the future, if you get used to it and change your name, it won't be wrong. At most, you will forget about Jianiang!"

Xichun immediately blushed with embarrassment, and the person on the side looked happy. He took the initiative to pick up the blanket and cooperated with Qingwen and Xiangling to spread it out.

Lai Shangrong smiled and said nothing, took a pair of children from the hands of Yuanyang and Yuchai respectively, teased them for a while, and then placed them flat on the table.

Randomly hugging Xing Xiuyan and Second Sister You, leaning on the Arhat bed.

He studied the two people's increasingly plump figures as if no one else was watching, and said warmly: "Thank you for your hard work!"

Xing Xiuyan arched her arms into his arms with a satisfied look on her face, while Second Sister You looked at Lai Chengzhi on the table with an envious look, waving her little hands.

"It's my fault that my body and belly are not up to par!"

"What are you talking about! My daughter is daddy's little cotton-padded jacket!"

Seeing that Second Sister You still couldn't hide her disappointment, she sighed: "Yunqing will let Xiuyan take care of her from now on. I'm afraid that you will teach her wrongly!"

Although Lai Shangrong likes Sister You's character, he doesn't want his daughter to follow her. Not long after the child was born, he didn't have the heart to say it, but today he made up his mind.

"Uncle! Is there anything wrong with me?" Second Sister You asked in shock.

"How could it be? You have a tight temper and the uncle likes you, but Yunqing is the uncle's eldest daughter, so she has to learn some methods of running a family."

It can't be said that Second Sister You's character is only suitable for being a concubine, I can only use this as a prevarication.

"Isn't it too early?"

“When you see how old you are at the age of three, it’s natural to go earlier!”

"Isn't the eldest sister also in charge of this one? I'm so far away that I can't bear to leave!"

Although Second Sister You favors boys over girls, this is just a general trend of the times, and motherhood is still unquestionable.

Lai Shangrong waved to Youshi and Qin Keqing, and they got up from their chairs and came closer.

Xing Xiuyan and Second Sister You immediately moved to both sides. Lai Shangrong pulled them to the left and right and sat down next to them, leaning over their bulging abdomen.

He smiled and said: "They can hardly take care of themselves, how can they have time to take care of their children!"

You persuaded: "Yes! Second sister, I am also doing it for Yun Qing's good!"

The only person present was Second Sister You, who didn't know what was going on.

"The two sides are so close. It's not like you can't go there, or you want to take us over and stay there for a few days. Is it possible that you won't allow it?"

Second Sister You has always obeyed Lai Shangrong's advice and would not continue to question his decisions unless it was about her daughter.

I heard that I could bring him back from time to time, so I had no choice but to agree.

Lai Shangrong said to Xing Xiuyan: "Has the sunroom over the old house been built as well?"

"Hmm! These days, the old ladies and wives don't like to stay in the Nuan Pavilion anymore. They went to bask in the sun early in the morning." Although he was busy with work, he still built a sun room in the old house before the winter. It's a show of filial piety.

The five people sat side by side on the Arhat bed. Although it was not too crowded, it was not easy to lean on each other. Lai Shangrong simply lay down on the legs of the four of them.

While enjoying the meticulous massage from head to toe, she said: "Xiang Ling! You still can't remember what happened when you were a child?"

He never forgot to find relatives for Xiang Ling, even though he knew that her father was a monk and her mother lived in Fengsu's family in Ruzhou.

But it was not easy to find him, especially for a woman who lived in seclusion, and she couldn't explain how she knew her grandfather's name. They could only send people to inquire locally based on the rouge mark on Xiangling's eyebrows.

Xiang Ling shook her head blankly and said: "I only remember being sold back and forth, I don't remember anything else!"

"Don't worry! I've sent more people, so I can always find out."

Xiangling said timidly: "I don't even remember this slave. It doesn't matter whether I can find it or not. Master, Miss Lin, aunts, and sisters all treat me very well. This is my home. If I find Wan, one……"

As long as she could remember, she had been sold back and forth, and finally settled down in Lai's house.

Not only does Lai Shangrong care for her, but his mistress Lin Daiyu, who has never been married, also has a half-sister relationship. In addition, Qingwen also takes care of her everywhere, and they have already developed a deep sisterly relationship.

Compared to her parents who have no memory, the Lai family is where she belongs in her heart.

Once her parents are found, it means that she is a girl from a good family, and the previous business will not be established.

Whether you can stay in the Lai family depends on your parents' wishes.

Therefore, she still has resistance in her heart to find her relatives.

"Don't worry! If you find them, pick them up and accompany you. With your current status, if you give them more money, will they still insist on taking you back?"

With his current status, Xiangling is his again, so how could anything happen to the Feng family?

"Hey! Listen to the master!"

After listening to Lai Shangrong's words, Xiangling relaxed his brows and agreed.

Just as he was talking, Yuchai suddenly pointed to the distance and said: "Hey! Why is sister here? Is there something going on ahead?"

Although the relationship between You and Lai Shangrong was not a secret in the Lai family, before the concubine was raised, Jia Zhen's identity as the widow was still hanging on.

Therefore, no more personal maids have been arranged.

Now that she has a serious status and is pregnant, it is impossible to do everything by herself. Jin Chuan is the eldest maid beside Mrs. Wang. She has been with Xing Xiuyan for a while, so Lai Shangrong arranged her to be with You family to help deal with the affairs in the mansion. affairs.

Today, Lai Shangrong and the You family chatted about household matters, while Jin Chuan was doing chores in the backyard. He would not come to disturb them unless something happened.

"Master... Aunt..."

Sure enough, after Jin Chuan came in, he said hello, and then said angrily: "The second wife of Xifu sent someone to invite the uncle!"

She was kicked out of the Rong Mansion by Mrs. Wang. Although it was a blessing in disguise, she still had an old grudge. Although she had responsibilities, her tone was inevitably laced with emotion.

Lai Shangrong knew this very well, and then his mind became active.

Mrs. Wang's identity can be said to be versatile, but she suffers from the inconvenience of being exposed inside the Rong Mansion, but if she lures someone to her home, she can arrange for Jin Chuan to break through accidentally.

Isn’t this bond between master and servant also a bond?
Moreover, Jin Chuan, who must have had an old grudge with Mrs. Wang, would be hard-pressed to suppress himself when he saw her groveling in front of him, and even more...

Thinking of this, he glanced at the jade bracelet again. The two sisters came out of Mrs. Wang's room.

"Hmm! How did the second wife know that I am taking a rest today?"

"I didn't know about Master Xiu Mu. I heard that I was here to invite you. I was afraid that something might delay me, so I told him."

"Well! Although there are old grievances, you can still not abolish the public for personal reasons. You have done a good job. If you made a mistake at the beginning, the uncle will find a way to vent your anger for you."

"Slave... How can this slave be worthy of a master like this..." Jin Chuan was incoherent when he heard this.

In fact, Lai Shangrong's words were not complete. It has been so long since Mrs. Wang's request. I don't know if I can still fool him.

Therefore, he was not sure whether he would still obey his words as before.

However, even so, as soon as he said these words, everyone in the room looked at him affectionately. Who would offend the mistress of the Duke's mansion for the grievance of a maid?
What's more, Mrs. Wang also has the title of the royal concubine's biological mother.

Qin Keqing couldn't help but think of the scene where he blocked Jia Zhen in front of her without revealing his identity, and her loving eyes almost watered.

Xichun, who was standing in the corner, had never felt any care at all. From here to there, he felt a little out of control for a moment.

(End of this chapter)