Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 65 The Prince’s Invitation

After a few days, Jia Yun came back and said that the goods had been prepared and delivered. Yan Fei and others praised him endlessly and returned the extra 50 taels of silver. It is also said that Wang Duanji showed his respect by sending two more Dawan horses and many fine horse materials.

Jia Cong ordered him to use the money to live a good life. He also gave him the jade pendant given by Sister Feng and said: "Second Master Lian in the mansion has nothing to do. If you want anything from Grandma Lian, you can take this thing with you." Somewhat thin noodles.

Jia Yun was so grateful that she knelt down and kowtowed to Jia Cong on the spot.

Jia Cong couldn't bear to do this, so he waved him away directly.

Suddenly I heard a report from the girl that the master had invited me.

Jia Cong hurriedly changed his clothes and went to Mengpo Zhai to meet Jia Zheng.

"Brother Cong, come here." Jia Zheng was sitting in the room, lost in thought with a post, when he saw Jia Cong coming in, he hurriedly waved to him.

"What are your orders, Master?" Jia Cong was confused and anxious. What happened to Jia Zheng again?

Jia Zheng handed him the post and said, "Just now, the Second and Tenth Princes sent someone to post a post, inviting you to a banquet at Baihua House tonight. When did you become friends with these two princes?"

Jia Cong was stunned, "I don't know who the prince is." He hurriedly read the post, and the signature was: The second prince, Can, and the tenth prince, Chi. It seems that all the princes of this generation have names derived from the character for fire.

"I don't know these two princes." Jia Cong shook his head.

Jia Zheng frowned slightly, paced, and said, "Think about it again, if there is no extraordinary friendship, how can there be any reason for two princes to invite you together?"

"Cong Zhen did not know how he got into the eyes of the two princes. If His Majesty summoned all the princes that day, why were these two the only ones to invite me to host?"

Jia Zheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Who do you think these two princes are? They are both the direct descendants of the current queen. Thinking about it this way, what did you do to make these two look down upon you?"

"Is it because I saved Princess Ruyi?" Jia Cong asked tentatively.

"Yes. That must be the case." Jia Zheng nodded, twisted his beard and said with a smile: "Princess Ruyi has been raised in Changchun Palace since she was a child. She has always been close to the two princes, so they are even more grateful for your help. Therefore, I’ll treat you to the next post.”

Jia Cong nodded and said, "Then shall I go?"

Jia Zheng laughed: "It's so honorable and honorable to invite two direct princes. Of course I want to go, and I can't neglect it. Just ride on that jade flower Cong."

Jia Cong nodded in agreement. The reason why he only bought 10 horses was because he had already focused on Yuhua Cong. This fine horse from Dawan, if properly trained, will surely be able to gallop on the battlefield.

In the evening, Ping'er was ordered to get a special outfit from Jia Baoyu, and he and Qingwen dressed up Jia Cong carefully.

Look at this man wearing a purple gold crown with hairpins and precious stones on his head, colorful red arrow sleeves with a tiger head coiled around the clouds, a palace ribbon with colorful silk knotted with flowers and long spikes, blue trousers with elastic ink jacquard cloud brocade and stone blue trousers with brocade edges, and a blue satin top. The young man wearing foundation and boots looks more and more like his face is powdered and his lips are greased.

Ping'er's eyes flashed with admiration, and he smiled and said: "With such clothes, you can live up to a person like Third Master."

Jia Cong looked in the mirror and said with a smile: "Sister Ping'er said it's bad, I look so handsome no matter what I wear. When I met the saint, I didn't wear such good clothes. Why don't you still make your majesty full of praise?" It's time to brag. Jia Cong never let go.

"Yes, yes, who doesn't know what I can do? Now when I go out to a banquet, and two princes as distinguished are inviting me, it would be disrespectful to be disrespectful if we don't do it in a grand manner. The old lady gave me this special order."

Jia Cong laughed and said, "Did the old lady tell me to return my clothes to Baoyu when I come back?"

Ping'er spat: "The Third Master is acting silly again. How can the old lady be such a stingy person? These clothes are all new. Since they were worn by the Third Master, they were all given to the Third Master. How could they be taken back? "That's good. I'm afraid the old lady will think I'm not worthy of wearing Baoyu's clothes." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"Master Cong is joking. Who in the two houses doesn't know that you are the most promising master in our family? First, the master personally came to earth to teach his skills, and now he has received the grace of the emperor. It shows that you have deep blessings and great luck." Ping Ping Er said.

Jia Cong met Ping'er's gentle and kind eyes and said, "In that case, will sister come over and be my housekeeper in the future?"

Qingwen, who was arranging his clothes behind, felt a little angry when she heard this. She stretched out her hand and pinched his waist gently as a sign of protest. Why don't you say first come, first served?

Jia Cong quietly reached back, leaving Qingwen speechless. She could only bite her lip and endure it.

Ping'er had already seen the actions of the two of them, and turned away shyly, saying: "The third master is joking, I am just a humble servant, how can I be my own master? In the future, your family will have a big business, and you will have a good grandma." I am your housekeeper, why do you need me?"

"Having said that, I think there are three men in the gang. Sister-in-law Feng is so capable. Doesn't she need her sister to fill in the gaps for her?"

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Sister, there is no need to panic. I am not a bandit and bully, and I have always respected my sister the most. If my sister is willing to come, I will always welcome her here. If I can't bear to leave Sister-in-law Feng, how can I dare to force her? This is not blasphemy against my sister." What?"

Ping'er was moved in her heart. Unlike Sister Feng, who was greedy for fame and power, she only felt that Jia Cong regarded herself as an individual. This was something she could hardly get from many masters - respect.

On weekdays, young ladies and gentlemen all call each other "sister", which is just politeness and etiquette, but does not mean treating each other as equals from the heart like Jia Cong does.

"Thank you, Third Master, for your consideration. It's just that my second grandma and I grew up together and have been as close as sisters. Now that there are many things in the house, she won't let me go. Third Master's kindness can only be repaid in the next life." Ping Ping Er whispered, expressing his meaning tactfully, but Sister Feng wouldn't let him go, so there was nothing he could do.

Jia Cong nodded and said: "I understand what sister means. I will have my own solution when the time comes, so don't worry."

Ping'er glanced at him anxiously and saw that he was full of confidence. He was wondering, could Mr. Cong actually be able to convince the second grandma?

Does he only want my body like Mr. Lian, or does he really want me to take care of the house? Fortunately, Second Grandma kept a close watch and did not let Second Master Lian succeed yet.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but blush. Oh, damn girl, what are you thinking about? You are in Master Lian's room, shouldn't you serve him? Why are you still glad that you didn’t succeed in serving?

Jia Cong looked at Ping'er and then back at Qingwen. With these two maids, he would have no regrets in his life. No, basically no regrets.

"Third brother, take me there, take me there." Jia Huan suddenly ran in and shouted.

"What are you going to do? I didn't invite you." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"I've heard that Baihua Tower is fun, but I've never been there. How about I pretend to be your servant? Third brother, please be merciful." Jia Huan had already prepared the draft.

"You are my brother, why are you pretending to be a little boy? Since you want to go, go and pack up quickly. Third brother will take you to see the world." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"Okay, third brother is the best." Jia Huan ran away.

"Third Master, it seems that today's occasion is not suitable for taking Third Master Huan there." Ping'er said with a slight worry.

"It doesn't matter. Since you specially invited me, what's wrong with me bringing a brother? Are you still afraid that Brother Huan will defeat the two princes?" Jia Cong waved his hand nonchalantly.

Ping'er smiled helplessly and had no choice but to let him go, no matter who called him the master.

(End of this chapter)