Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

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"Uncle Lai and Miss Lin are here!"

As soon as he entered Rongqing Hall, Lai Shangrong noticed seven or eight pairs of eyes looking at him like wolves and tigers, and he had no time to carefully examine the ownership of these eyes.

I saluted Mrs. Jia, Aunt Lai and others before taking a seat.

Tanchun then put on a victor's attitude and said indifferently: "It's a pity that the second brother's illness has not recovered yet, but Sister Bao is left alone."

Lai Shangrong secretly glanced at Xue Baochai at the table and saw her looking at him with a hint of resentment.

He secretly said something bad and said hurriedly: "I just saw Brother Lian outside, and I haven't had time to congratulate him yet. Let's go outside and have a drink with him today!"

Youshi and Qin Keqing haven't given birth yet, but Chunliu has given birth to a daughter a few days ago.

Lai Shangrong naturally wouldn't pay attention to Jia Lian's family affairs, and couldn't resist Wang Xifeng rushing to announce the good news. At this moment, facing this Shura field, it was a good excuse to escape.

Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "Chunliu was given to the second master by Shang Rong. She is a great contributor to our family. This is the second master's first child. Shang Rong's meeting gift cannot be too small."

Others just thought she was taking the opportunity to rip off her, and she made a few jokes. Only Li Wan knew what she meant.

He smiled and said, "Our second grandma is really foresighted. If Shang Rong falls into her trap this time, how dare you give her less when she has a child of her own?"

She knew very well that if Wang Xifeng had a child, it would definitely be Lai Shangrong, so the meeting gift would be unusual, so she wanted to do a favor and lay an ambush.

Wang Xifeng immediately understood and said with a smile: "Thanks to my sister-in-law's good advice, if one day Shang Rong is willing to accept her as a godmother, or if she is as attentive as Lan'er in raising her, then I will be willing to do without even the meeting gift!"

Jia's mother had the intention to tie Lai Shangrong to her family. When she heard this, she was immediately overjoyed and said: "This matter is settled like this. Shangrong goes out and tells Lian Er that it was decided by me!"

After a pause, Yi Lao said: "But you can't favor one over the other. In the future, if Baoyu has a child, he will have to admit it as well."

As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Wang and Xue Baochai were very embarrassed, while Aunt Xue on the side was overjoyed.

Lai Shangrong is capable of determining the identity of father and son for his unborn child.

"The old lady has spoken, Shang Rong should obey it!"

When Jia's mother saw how generous he was, she couldn't help but praise him a few more times.

Lai Shangrong had just left Rongqing Hall and was about to walk to the male guests, but Siqi chased him out.

"My lord! This servant has brought you good news!"

"Oh? Is there any happy event?"

"The second young lady heard that she could be my uncle's concubine. She was so happy!"

On that day, he revealed to Yingchun that after being sold to Lai Shangrong as his concubine, Si Qi had planned to come immediately to announce the good news, but Yingchun didn't know what the purpose was and refused to agree.

This has been delayed until today.

After all, the news was leaked to Yingchun without Lai Shangrong's permission, so Si Qi could not help but exaggerate.

Lai Shangrong was not surprised. Yingchun's submissive nature was obvious to all. What he had been worried about was not Yingchun's reaction, but Jia Mu's attitude.

Otherwise, with Jia She's approval, there is no need to wait until Jia Zheng returns to Beijing and the Rong Mansion will be disgraced.

However, he hadn't yet made up his mind about Lin Daiyu's proposal to welcome the spring and eat rice at the same time.

"Well! If there is anything missing from the second lady's side in the future, remember to tell the uncle directly."

"Hey!" Seeing that he didn't pursue the leak, Si Qi hurriedly agreed, "Miss Bao said, after all, Miss Bao is the Second Mistress Bao whom the Emperor granted marriage to, so it's better not to embarrass the uncle!"

After a conversation with Lin Daiyu, Lai Shangrong's mentality changed.

Now, when he heard that Yingchun, who hadn't been married yet, was able to put himself in his own shoes, Lai Shangrong was really moved.

There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, and Lin Daiyu cannot tolerate sand in her eyes. Even the outspoken Shi Xiangyun may not be able to get along well with her.

Parents can't really treat their children equally, let alone their husbands?
Even if you can really drink a bowl of water calmly, your personal mental feelings are different, and your mentality will inevitably change over time.

The lessons learned from the Rong Mansion were in front of him, and he really did not want to make the same mistakes as the Rong Mansion, and as Yingchun was the wife of both parents, there would be no dispute between the first and second house.As long as she doesn't fight or grab, the other concubines will not dare to cause trouble.

After all, the separation between wives and concubines was more than just talk in ancient times.

Thinking of this, he pretended to complain: "You girl, why are you so impatient? When I bought her, I was also afraid that he was short of money, which would lead to her entrusting someone to a bad person. Why did he treat her like a concubine?"

Siqi was so startled by his sudden accusation that he had no time to think carefully about the meaning of his words.

He said in fear: "It's all my fault for talking too much! Doesn't the master not want to accept the second young lady?"

Lai Shangrong sighed: "Oh! I was afraid of wronging her. Originally, this matter was not done, and I didn't want to tell you in a hurry. I just didn't expect you to be so talkative. Wouldn't it make her misunderstand me?"

After a pause, he continued: "Back then, I was involved in the Ning Mansion and my second uncle's family was ruined. I planned to let the second lady also serve as the second wife. However, after all, marrying a wife requires the orders of my parents, and my father is not in the capital, so this matter has been delayed. down."

Although Si Qi kept saying that Yingchun was as happy as anything when he heard that Yingchun was given as his concubine, he couldn't believe it.

After all, who wants to be bought and sold like a commodity?
Therefore, it is also necessary to take this opportunity to win over the hearts of the new year.

Siqi's worries turned into joy and he exclaimed: "Having a second wife as well? Does the uncle mean to marry the young lady?"

Although they are both wives, after all, there are differences between wives and concubines, and even the maids around them will become better and better. There is no reason why Siqi will be unhappy.

"How can it be false? I discussed this matter with Sister Lin just now. If she didn't think it was appropriate, I wouldn't be able to tell you rashly."

"This..." Si Qi said happily and incoherently: "You have to tell the lady... uncle! Tell the lady, is it okay?"

Lai Shangrong followed suit and said, "I'm just worried that she might misunderstand, so I'm telling you now. Since you're the cause of trouble by talking too much, of course you have to help me clear up the misunderstanding!"

After thinking for a while, he said: "You should go back first! When I get free time, I will go to Zhujin Tower to see you!"

He couldn't even wait for Lin Daiyu to get married, so he wanted to hug her, let alone the resigned Yingchun.

When he came to the male guests' table, he greeted the flattering Jia family members and then sat down next to Jia Lian.

Then he raised his hands and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Brother Lian for making the tiles!"

After hearing this, Jia Lian suddenly lowered his crotch from the smiling face he had just put on, and said angrily: "Brother, you're welcome!"

"Remember to tell your brother about the full moon wine, so I can prepare a meeting gift later."

Hearing that there was a meeting gift, Jia Lian immediately put on a smile: "It's worth asking Shang Rong!"

Lai Shangrong joked: "Just now, the second sister-in-law asked the old lady to make the decision. When she has a child, she plans to get married to her brother. The old lady has already decided. You will only call me out."

After hearing this, Jia Lian's face became uncertain. Jia's mother didn't know, but his own family knew about his family affairs, and he couldn't even get close to Wang Xifeng. Where did he get his child?
Thinking of the notes left behind, he said incoherently: "You...you..."

Lai Shangrong leaned close to Jia Lian's ear and whispered: "Thanks to brother Lian for this."

Jia Lian suddenly couldn't stand it anymore, but he didn't dare to expose his shortcomings in public, so he could only glare at Lai Shangrong.

Lai Shangrong didn't take it seriously, and said with a smile: "Brother Lian, don't worry, since you have recognized this god-in-law, you have to help the child plan and set up some property. Before the child grows up, he will have to ask Brother Lian to work harder and help take care of it. reason!"

People's minds have changed. At first, Jia Lian had no choice but to make a pledge, hoping that Chunliu would give birth to an heir. But now that he has given birth to a daughter, he may not feel that he has made a loss.

This is also the reason why Lai Shangrong made the relationship with Wang Xifeng clear, rather than concealing it, it is better to eliminate hidden dangers.

Rabbits will bite people when they are in a hurry. If you want him to be a turtle for a long time, it is best to lure him.

Of course, Lai Shangrong will not give him full power and will control his profits.

Jia Lian was originally very angry, but when he heard that there were properties that could be managed on his behalf, he suddenly showed his complacency and put on a smile.

At this moment, he wished that Wang Xifeng would become pregnant with Lai Shangrong's child as soon as possible, so that he could take charge of the property bought by Lai Shangrong as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)