Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 73 The prelude to chaos
The next day, early morning!
Sister Feng woke up feeling refreshed, but she saw Ping'er's face looking depressed.

Knowing this, he asked jokingly: "Hey! What's going on? Do you think my craftsmanship is not as good as the second master's?"

Ping'er complained: "Grandma only wants to benefit herself, but she also wants to make fun of others. Don't ask your slaves to accompany you to do those things in the future!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Sister Feng resentfully.

Last night when she was taking a bath, Sister Feng was holding soap to wipe her, but when it got to the important point, she stopped her hand in time and threw the soap into her hand... Then she leaned against the tub and slapped her legs like a backstroke.

She was comfortable, but she was so troubled that she couldn't sleep at night.

"Hehehe!" Sister Feng covered her face with a smile and said, "When your second master moves back today, I will ask him to love you well tomorrow!"

Tomorrow is tomorrow, tomorrow is so much.

Ping'er was already familiar with her routines, and he didn't talk to her and concentrated on helping her wash and dress up.

After everything was ready, the two came to Rongqing Hall.

Today is the Lantern Festival, and I have to organize the evening practice for Jia Zheng. I have been busy until lunch.

Sister Feng finally got around to it. She asked Lai Wang to find Jia Lian, and at the same time she found some omissions in Jia Lian's account, and was waiting to tell him to look good when they met.

Jia Lian nominally lives in the study outside these days, but in fact he visits the Ningfu every now and then, claiming to be looking for Jia Zhen to discuss the project of the other courtyard, but in fact...

Today was no exception. Lai Wang searched around and found out where he was going. He came to Ning Mansion to meet Jia Lian.

Reported: "Second Master! Grandma is here!"

Old God Jia Lian said: "I am discussing the project of the other courtyard with Brother Zhen! You tell her to wait first, and I will come back when I have time!"

Laiwang didn't dare to say anything, so he had to go back and report.

As soon as Lai Wang left, Jia Zhen stroked her beard and said with a smile: "If you ask me to say that we are just brothers, we are too spoiled to Feng girl! In a family like ours, who either has three wives or four concubines, or is used to being superficial like the second master? Yes, there are two aunts here! It’s a shame that you don’t even have a serious person in the house. It’s a shame that you can endure it until now.”

Jia Lian showed embarrassment and said: "After all, I can't compare with Brother Zhen. Uncle Jing respects Taoism and ignores world affairs. You alone have the final say in this East Mansion."

Jia Zhen said with a smile: "Uncle Zheng is going to Jiangxi this time to take up his post. Baoyu is still young and can't count on him. With so many things happening outside the second room, can't we count on you? I'd say you have to seize this huge opportunity. Yes, you have to hit her away with one punch to avoid hundreds of punches. As long as you are strong this time and control her, you will have good days in the future!"

Jia Lian was so excited by what he said that he patted his chest and said, "In the past, I gave in to the old lady and the second wife for the sake of her, but this time I lost my temper and decided to beat her to pieces." !”

As he spoke, he licked his face and said coyly: "Brother Zhen, as you know, I don't have anyone around me. Now that I have moved to the outer study, I am always so stiff..."

Jia Zhen waved her hand and said generously: "Hey! Brother, you are at this stall, can a brother help you? Well, since you like Chunliu, I will give her to you as a cook when you revive Brother Fu Gang." Congratulations!"

Jia Lian said happily: "Really?! Thank you so much, Brother Zhen! Then tonight..."

The disdain on Jia Zhen's face flashed across her face, she cursed secretly and refused to do any work, and promised to arrange an errand for Jia Rong, but there has been no movement for more than ten days.

So he excused himself: "I'm afraid it won't work tonight. I just heard in the morning that she has been unwell for the past two days!"

Then he put his arm around Jia Lian's shoulders and said, "Brother Ren has promised to give you a gift. You have to hurry up on your nephew's errand!" Jia Lian smiled and said, "Brother Zhen, don't be anxious. Isn't this because I'm afraid that the second master will have trouble at home?" ! As soon as he leaves tomorrow, brother will make arrangements for Brother Rong!"

Jia Zhen originally planned to hang him up, but she didn't expect that he was afraid that Jia Zheng would cause more trouble at home, but she had already said what she said and couldn't go back on her word.

So he said with a fake smile: "Brother, you are still thinking carefully. I also want your nephew to experience it earlier, so I am more eager!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, and then began to plan the project for the other courtyard.

Qin Ye has put down his pick now, and the Ministry of Industry doesn't know when he will be able to make more money. Although Jia Zhen is still relatively rich, she doesn't want to sit still.

Therefore, I am particularly focused on the project to save relatives. Although I may not be able to become fat in one bite, I must at least make up for the shortfall of the Ministry of Industry this year.

After all, he was separated from the Rong Mansion by one layer, so he had to rely on Jia Lian if he wanted to get involved, so he sent his concubine away and gave guidance on the work.

He was quite familiar with the ins and outs of the project, and he had to teach him some places where he could hide, which made Jia Lian nod like a chicken eating rice.

Seeing that it was getting late, the two of them rushed to Rong Mansion.

All the way to Rongxi Hall, as soon as he greeted Jia Zheng, Jia Lian saw Sister Feng glaring at him angrily, and immediately shrank his neck in fright, then thought of Jia Zhen's words, straightened his back, and turned back not to be outdone.

Sister Feng waited for a long time in the afternoon before getting Laiwang's reply. Knowing that it was Jia Lian's excuse, she was already filled with hatred. She was even more angry when he met him and dared to glare at her.

Ping'er saw the two fighting and hurriedly advised: "Grandma, please remember to discuss it with the second master in private. Don't make it a big deal!"

Sister Feng said angrily: "You don't need to say this!"

He secretly planned to wait until the banquet was over and go to the outer study to block people. Then he would have to look good.

Turning his head, he saw Lai Shangrong being dragged into the same seat by Jia Zhen.

She always takes revenge. If Jia Zhen hadn't entertained Jia Lian with a concubine, the husband and wife would not have come to this point, so Jia Zhen was already on her revenge list.

And Lai Shangrong even equated himself with the dead Jia Rui. Of course, because he had a good way of making money, he left him alive for the time being until he could find an opportunity to catch him, so that he could be used for his own motivation.

Seeing the three of them sitting at the same table, swearing inwardly that all ghosts and monsters gathered together, suddenly an idea struck, and they ran all the way back to their yard in a hurry, and went straight to the bedside table in the house to search.

After a while, looking at a white porcelain bottle in his hand, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Immediately, he poured out a few black pills from the bottle and crushed them, then found a jug of wine, poured the powder into the jug, shook it a few times, and carried the jug to the Rongxi Hall.

He summoned a serving maid, placed the wine pot on it, and ordered: "Send this pot of wine to the table of Second Master and Uncle Zhen!"

He muttered to himself: "I told you to stare at me, and I have to drink my foot-washing water at night."

He turned around and found Ping'er and pulled him aside. He whispered, "You kept an eye on Toad at night. I'm afraid that he will act recklessly after drinking. If he finds something wrong, he will come to me as soon as possible!"

Seeing that Ping'er had received the order and turned to leave, he quickly stopped him and said: "I'm afraid it's too late this time. You should control the person first and ask him to write a confession. Don't alert others!"

(End of this chapter)