Bachelor

Chapter 139 Unfair Treatment

Today, Fengxian ate people and scolded her one after another, feeling extremely aggrieved. Hearing Aunt Jing's scolding, she reluctantly walked out of the house to welcome Sun Dan in, rolling her eyes at Sun Dan as she walked.

In fact, among the people in the Sun House, she knew Sun Dan very well.Knowing this man is amazing.Capable, rich, and powerful.It's a pity that his appearance is too ordinary to please girls.Besides, Sun Dan originally had a wife, and Sun Jia was seduced to run towards him all day long. Isn't this a bad name for Miss Jiajia?
Could it be that he wants Miss Jiajia to become an old maid.

Naturally, Sun Dan wouldn't care about a little girl's thoughts. Now that his eyes have been opened, and he has studied for a long time, he has a sense of grandeur in his chest.Now when I recall the unhappiness between Aunt Jing and Aunt Jing, I just find it boring and meaningless.The unhappiness of the past has gone like the wind, leaving no traces.

When he entered the room, he nodded slightly to Aunt Jing: "Happy New Year, Auntie." Then he asked Niang Zhi: "Are you still used to sitting here? The New Year's Eve dinner is coming soon, and you have to go see the Sun family." Ladies, let's go together."

Before Niang Zhi could speak, Aunt Jing also stepped forward, stretched out her hand and patted the snowflakes on Sun Dan's body, and said with a smile: "Brother Dan, since you came to the capital, you have rarely returned home. You and My family, Jiajia, are cousins. We are also blood relatives, and relatives need to walk more to warm up. The snow has fallen again, and the cold is tight. There is still an hour before the New Year's Eve dinner and greetings to the wives of each house, Brother Dan If you have nowhere to go, just drink a cup of hot tea with me."

Sun Dan felt a little impatient, and he didn't know why Aunt Jing was so enthusiastic about him.He glanced at Sun Jia and frowned slightly: "No, I have to take Zhiniang to Mrs. Hong's place, and take a look at Sun Hao by the way."

Sun Jia had a helpless expression on his face.

"Hey, since you've come to my courtyard, why don't you just leave? Besides, today is the first time your wife has come to my place. The more I look at Zhiniang, the happier I am. Brother Dan, you are so kind Blessed to marry such a hardworking and gentle lady. I was planning to talk to Miss Zhi again, but I am not happy that you are taking her away."

Hearing that Aunt Jing praised his wife, Sun Dan was also a little happy, and smiled: "That's good, anyway, I can see Mrs. Hong after the New Year's Eve dinner, so I'm not in a hurry. It's good to sit here with Auntie. "

Sun Jia hurriedly washed a cup and poured Sun Dan a cup of hot tea.

Before Sun Dan picked up the teacup, Aunt Jing sat beside Sun Dan and suddenly smiled obsequiously: "Brother Dan, I heard that you have recently grown hair, you have been in the market, and you have gained a fortune. Two old people in Shandong The younger brother is not good enough, and wants to go to Beijing to visit relatives. I have been thinking for a long time, the two masters in the mansion are busy with affairs, and it is not easy to disturb them. I begged Brother Dan to come here, and see if you can find a way for them to survive."

Sun Dan was startled, not many people in court knew about his daily meeting with Emperor Zhengde, only Guo Xun, Zhu Huan and Bi Yun knew the details.The communication between him and Zhengde is only private, neither he nor Zhengde wants others to know.The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. To be honest, Sun Dan never thought of getting any benefits from the emperor. The imperial examination is the way to become an official.If it is really through the emperor's relationship, maybe I can be a moderate official.It's a pity that if you don't follow the right path to become an official, your future achievements will be very limited, and you will be called a "sycophant" by the scholars, which will not ruin your reputation.

Now, Aunt Jing suddenly mentioned in front of her that she wanted to find a way for his two younger brothers. According to her contacts in several key departments, maybe she could really find a way for them.Besides, the two brothers Jingxiang and Jingji had contact with him in Shandong. Although the two were unbearable, they were libertines and gangsters, but Sun Dan looked at Sun Jia's face and treated them very badly. No ill feeling.

However, when Aunt Jing suddenly brought up this matter in front of her, Sun Dan was a little surprised, and secretly said: "Could it be that the special relationship between Emperor Zhengde and him is already known to everyone?"

His complexion darkened: "I don't understand what my aunt said. You said I got rich. But Sun Dan knew in my heart that we are just a small talent. We honestly study and do part-time work in the Imperial College. What wealth?" Having said that, he looked at Sun Jia suspiciously again.

"Oh, Brother Dan, you are being modest. Who doesn't know that you have made a fortune now. I saw all the money notes on Zhi Niang just now, more than 1 taels. Your net worth, even in the capital, is considered upper-middle class." People." When Aunt Jing mentioned silver, her eyes lit up.

Sun Jia had no choice but to tell Sun Dan what happened just now, seeing that Sun Dan didn't understand.

Only then did Sun Dan understand what was going on, knowing that Aunt Jing didn't know about her relationship with the emperor, she was quietly relieved.Thinking of Aunt Jing asking Zhi Niang to wash clothes for her in the cold, her eyes turned cold: "So, I'm sorry, I can't help you with Jing Ji and Jing Xiang's matters."

After finishing speaking, he remained silent with a sullen face.

On the contrary, Zhi Niang was a little embarrassed, and said: "Sun Lang, I am a person who can't be idle, and I have to wash the clothes myself."

Sun Dan snorted: "After the Chinese New Year, I'll go and buy you a dozen rough maids, so as not to be underestimated."

"No, I'm a busy person. Besides, the house is only a little big, and there are more than a dozen people added at once, so it's very crowded."

Sun Dan said lightly: "Then buy a bigger house, and you must not be wronged in the slightest."

For some reason, seeing Sun Dan's cold expression, Aunt Jing was suddenly a little scared, and she didn't dare to say anything.

The atmosphere in the room was a little awkward.

Fortunately, not long after, a little girl ran over and said that dinner was ready, Mrs. Liu came to invite Aunt Jing, Miss, and Sun Dan to reunite, so that everyone in the room would not be on pins and needles.

Sun Dan stood up and said, "Let's go."

Aunt Jing saw the opportunity, took Zhiniang's hand, and said affectionately: "Zhiniang, let's go together, let me tell you, the rules in this Hou's mansion are very strict, you are also a person of status now, and Brother Dan will do it in the future." Master, you are also Madam, you have to see how people like the Sun Mansion live in their daily lives."

Zhiniang is a kind person, she nodded hurriedly: "Okay, I will go with Auntie."

Walking out the door, the snow was getting heavier, there was no wind, and catkin-like snowflakes were falling one after another, which looked really beautiful.

It was already getting dark, and the New Year's Eve in the capital became lively. From time to time, there were a few firecrackers, and a few fireworks bloomed in the sky.

Generally speaking, in a big mansion like Huichang Hou's Mansion, everyone has their own rules for basic necessities of life.For example, let's eat, according to the different identities of each person, there are also different customizations.On weekdays, the food for each room is prepared by the kitchen and delivered to the yard.Today is the New Year's Eve, and there is a reunion dinner, and the masters and young masters and ladies of each house have to eat together, including collateral children and relatives, to join in the fun.Among them were the stewards of manors from various places and the shopkeepers of various shops. These people rushed to the capital ten days in advance, firstly to pay their accounts, and secondly to eat this New Year's meal.

Sun Dan also knew that there were many people in the Marquis of Huichang, but he didn't expect that there were so many people.

Not only are there three tables in the lobby, but the two side rooms are also full of tables, and there are at least a hundred people in total.There was talking and laughing everywhere, and it was a headache.

Before finding a seat, Sun Henian, the second elder of the Sun family, rushed over and hugged him. Seeing Sun Dan, he nodded and said, "Go into the lobby, you have a reputation, and it's not appropriate to go to the side room."

"Yes." After all, he was the patriarch, and Sun Dan nodded with the least politeness.

"By the way." Sun Henian stood still, and said, "How about your homework recently? The Imperial College has become like that now. Why don't you go to the academy in Pingqiu and take a part-time teaching position, and you'll get some money for it. What's more? , Ping Qiuli is also a well-known talent, you can also discuss with him more often. Mao Xiang also goes to the academy to teach from time to time, if you fall into his eyes, it is also a chance. Today's calligraphy competition is just a game between literati , it can’t be true. Stereotyped articles are serious, and you can’t be arrogant when you win the jackpot. After all, the real skill is in the exam.”

"Yes." Sun Dan responded casually, and followed Sun Henian into the lobby.I won't go there in Pingqiuli, if I go, I'll be like a sheep in the mouth of a tiger, everyone has already spoken, I'm afraid that guy has already regarded himself as a political enemy, and he wants to get rid of him quickly.

After teaching Sun Dan a few more words, Sun Henian sat down at the table in the middle of the hall, and then ordered someone to take Sun Dan to the next table to sit down.

There are three tables in the lobby, and those who can sit are either the family members of the Sun family or the core children.

The table where Sun Henian was sitting was in the middle, surrounded by Sun Songnian, Sun Yue, Sun Hao, Sun Gui and others.The next table is for the women's relatives, who are arranged by the wives and young ladies of the third room.

As for the table where Sun Dan was sitting, there were several descendants of the Sun family's collateral line. These people were either famous or promising scholars.

Because the banquet had not yet officially started, everyone sat together and chatted quietly.Sun Dan was separated from Zhiniang just now, he was worried in his heart, and had no intention of talking, he just looked around with his eyes, but he couldn't see anyone.

However, when she thought that she was with Sun Jia, there was nothing to worry about, so she calmed down and sat on a chair to raise her spirits.

He wanted to be quiet, but the voice next to him became louder, and the sound was heard in his ears, which made him a little flustered.I had no choice but to give up and simply listen to what they had to say.

Hearing this, he sighed in his heart: "These guys are really..."

It turned out that when the children of the Sun family were in Shandong, because the place was small and the information was blocked, the people were honest.When Chu Sun's family moved to the capital, they wanted to let them see their horizons, so that they could have a big development in the future.Unexpectedly, as soon as these people arrived in the capital and fell into the world of red wine and greenery, they were immediately blinded by material desires.Not to mention that his studies were wasted, but he learned a lot of new things about cockfighting and lackeys.

Today is New Year's Eve, and Sun Henian is also in charge of his disciples.Seeing that there was no one to restrain them, these people started to talk about the beautiful maids sold in some places in the capital, the Zhanjiaban released a new song, and a few days ago, they played horses with others, and lost another two taels of silver...

Sun Dan could only shake his head.

Just as he was getting annoyed, he saw a group of Sun family members attending the table.Zhi Niang and Aunt Jing talked and laughed together, but they got along well.Sun Dan knew that Zhi Niang was gentle and kind, and Aunt Jing treated her like that just now.But after hearing two good words from someone, my heart softened.This woman is really speechless.

The next step is to sacrifice to the ancestors. There is no way, Sun Dan can only follow the crowd to kowtow to the ancestors of the Sun family a few times.

Then Sun Songnian, the nominal patriarch, gave rewards to each family and house, and even Sun Dan got a red envelope of one penny.

Holding the small bill in his hand, Sun Dan couldn't laugh or cry.This thing was created by him. If he really wanted to make money in the market, once the printing machine was turned on, he could print as much as he wanted.

Probably because of Sun Hao's relationship, Sun Songnian had a good attitude towards Sun Dan, and even encouraged Sun Dan a few words.

Sun Songnian was fat and chubby, and he was amiable. I really don't know how he gave birth to such a domineering king as Sun Hao.

Sun Dan didn't pay much attention to the red envelope, but Zhi Niang looked very happy.It was also the first time for her to spend such a lively new year with so many people, and everything looked so fresh.

Zhiniang was happy, and Sun Dan was also very happy.

After sacrificing the ancestors and receiving the red envelopes for the New Year, it's time to have a reunion dinner.

However, what happened next caused resentment to rise in Sun Dan's chest.

It turned out that Sun Dan was the son of the Sun family, and he was famous, so he naturally had a seat.But because Zhiniang is the daughter-in-law of the family, and as a female family member, she has no status, so she stands beside Mrs. Sanfang to serve her.Even Aunt Jing didn't have a seat, and brought tea and water to everyone with a flattering expression.

Sun Dan brought Zhiniang here to let her have fun with everyone, not to serve these ladies and ladies.In the past, Aunt Jing did not open her eyes and used Niang Zhi as a servant to ask her to wash clothes in the cold, which already made Sun Dan extremely annoyed.Fortunately, because of Sun Jia's face, and Aunt Jing's subsequent attitude took a 360-[-]-degree turn, Sun Dan suppressed the anger in his heart after many flattery.

But seeing such a situation now, Sun Dan felt furious.Secretly said: "If I had known this, I wouldn't have brought Zhi Niang over here. The two of us can drink two glasses of rice wine at home, watch the fireworks in the city, and be at ease. It's better than being here here."

He thought about it and decided to find a chance to say goodbye.

At this moment, a little girl came over with a pot of hot rice wine.She didn't know Zhiniang, and when she saw her dressed plainly and standing by the table, she thought it was someone from a distant relative who came to greet the wives, so she put the wine pot in Wang Zhiniang's hand: "Don't act like a wooden man." Standing here, we waiters all have good eyesight, and if we don’t have work, we have to find it ourselves. If you poke it, move it, no matter which house you go to, you will be kicked out.”

Sun Dan's complexion changed drastically when he saw it, and he was about to stand up and have a seizure.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Aunt Jing wanted to please Sun Dan in order to find a way for her two younger brothers, so she hurriedly stretched out her hand, "Let me serve the ladies."

Zhi Niang didn't care, and took the wine pot on her own initiative: "Auntie, let me do it."

These few words alarmed the wives present, Madam Hong was kind and gave Zhi Niang a look.Seeing this little daughter-in-law with red lips and white teeth, and a gentle temperament, she liked it a little in her heart, and took the jug: "You're welcome, I'll pour it myself. By the way, what's your name, and which company is it from?"

Sun Jia didn't expect that Sun Dan's wife would be tricked by everyone, and she was ashamed and kept her head down and didn't speak.Hearing Mrs. Hong's question, she hurriedly said, "It belongs to Sun Dan's family."

"Hehe, it turns out that it belongs to Brother Dan's house, and it's really good." Mrs. Hong was very surprised, and hurriedly took her hand to look up and down, and called out: "Sun Dan has good eyesight, a beautiful girl, sit down quickly. Sit down quickly." Lazhi Niang was about to take her seat.

Zhi Niang was a little embarrassed: "I'll just stand."

"What you say is your own, share with each other." Mrs. Hong raised her eyebrows with joy, and couldn't stop praising Sun Dan, saying that Sun Dan is so lucky to marry such a good lady who is loved by everyone. Zhiniang was a little embarrassed by the praise.

Seeing Mrs. Hong La Zhiniang sitting down, Sun Dan suppressed a surge of anger in his heart.

But at this moment, Mrs. Liu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly pointed at the jug on the table with a finger and said to Zhi Niang: "Sun Dan's family, fill me up with wine."

"Okay, I'll do it." Zhi Niang didn't know the grievances between Madam Liu and her husband, so she broke away from Madam Hong's grasp and was about to pour wine for Madam Liu.

The smile on Mrs. Hong's face froze, and she said to Mrs. Liu: "Sister, Sun Dan's family is not an outsider. If my sister wants to drink, I will pour it for you."

Mrs. Liu shook her head: "Sister, although Sun Dan is not an outsider, the elders and children are orderly, and there is a difference between superiority and inferiority. We can't mess with the rules."

Madam Hong's hand stopped in mid-air, she was a kind person, and she didn't want to argue with Madam Liu after the New Year's Eve, so she just sighed: "This is not good, we are all one family."

Mrs. Liu didn't say much, she just pointed to the jug: "Sun Dan's family, pour the bar, all the ladies and ladies here are your masters. Today is the [-]th year. A toast to everyone."

The room fell silent suddenly, and when they realized something was wrong, everyone's eyes fell on Zhiniang.

These people have complex eyes, each with their own thoughts.Today, Sun Dan has made a big splash, and those who admire him have it, and those who are jealous have it.Seeing Sun Dan's wife being angry now, many people feel great joy in their hearts.Only Mrs. Hong, Sun Jia and a few others couldn't bear it.

Sun Henian and Sun Songnian didn't care about the affairs of the house, so he turned a deaf ear to it.

Zhi Niang felt that there was something wrong with the atmosphere in the room, she was still a little confused and didn't understand what was going on.

Sun Jia finally couldn't help it, and stood up with a bang: "Isn't it just drinking, it's nothing, I'll do it. Mrs. Liu, I'm a junior, it's not too much to toast you a glass of wine."

Sun Dan's face was livid with anger, he stood up slowly, and was about to turn around with Zhi Niang.

Suddenly, a servant ran into the lobby with a pale face, his face was full of fear: "Elder... Eldest Master, Second Old Master... There are two adults from the Beiya outside who don't want to be notified, just rushed in and said What are you looking for, Master Dan..."

Sun Henian was taken aback, he didn't have much contact with Jin Yiwei's people.On New Year's Eve, what are these two people doing here?Could it be...

Hearing that Jin Yiwei broke in without warning, the faces of the female relatives who were in a mess just now changed color.The wives of rich families are also more knowledgeable than the daughters-in-law of small families, so they naturally know the power of Beiya.Even Mrs. Liu, who was arrogant and domineering just now, turned pale.

"What kind of master, my Sun family doesn't have any masters!" Sun Henian took a breath, calmed down the churning blood in his chest, and scolded, then asked, "Who is the one from the North Yamen, and what is his rank?"

"Why are you asking this, my name is Qin Guan, and I am a hundred households in Fusi, Jinyiwei North Town."

"My name is Han Yue, a hundred households in Fusi, Jinyiwei North Town."

Two gloomy voices came, and everyone looked up, only to see two men with their hands behind their backs walking in from the entrance of the lobby.The two were dressed in brocade robes, with a bow on their waists, and their expressions were cold and stern.Brother Sun Henian is just a fifth-rank official, not even qualified for the early dynasty.These two Jinyiwei hundreds of households got Zhu Huan's order again, and in the eyes of the two of them, taking them was nothing at all, and they took it if they took it.Therefore, when they entered the mansion just now, they were impatient to be notified by the servants, so they broke in directly.

These two hundred families, Sun Dan, are no strangers. It was when Feng Zhen was fighting fiercely with all the guards in Fusi Prison in Beizhen, and the two even fought Feng Zhen.

Among the two, the one who called himself Qin Guan was tall and slender, with good kicks, and he was a direct descendant of the northern school of playing kicks.As for the other short and stout man named Han Yue, he was the one who wielded two knives.Both of these two were the [-]th Taibao of Beizhen Fusi, and they were also Zhu Huan's confidantes.

Sun Dan knew that these two people were outstanding in martial arts, but he didn't expect that they were from a hundred households of Jinyiwei, and their rank was not low.

The Sun Henian brothers have spent their entire lives in officialdom, how could they not have heard of these two names.The two brothers looked at each other, then stood up at the same time, cupped their hands and said: "Sun Henian and Sun Songnian have met the two adults, and I don't know if the two came to my Sun's residence for public or private purposes. I will be in the Marquis of Chang's residence. The female relatives are present, if you are negligent, please make atonement."

"Hey, if it's for selfishness, wouldn't Mr. Sun want to see my brothers?" Qin Guan laughed and took Sun Henian into his army instead. .

Sun Henian was angry in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "If the two adults come to me for business, it is natural to be on business. If it is private, sit down and drink a cup to warm up."

Han Yue, another Jinyiwei hundred household, had a good temper, smiled, and joked, "Master Sun, don't be annoyed, those who celebrate the Chinese New Year will naturally be in harmony and everyone will get rich. Hehe, we are here to receive the order of Commander Zhu, and come to our door New Year's greetings. Why, Master Sun didn't even give us a seat?"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that they didn't come here for trouble.Some people even secretly said: I will still be more face-saving to the Marquis Chang's family, even people from the Beiya came to pay New Year's greetings.

When Sun Henian heard that he was sent by Zhu Huan, he was even more suspicious, and turned his head to order his servants: "Arrange seats for the two adults."

"Why sit?" Qin Guan snorted: "The business is important, we don't have time to delay." After speaking, he clapped his hands.

When everyone heard his bad tone, their hearts tensed again.

At this time, a soldier in brocade clothes walked in, holding a brocade box in his hand.

Qin Guan walked up to Sun Dan and said respectfully, "Master Dan, Happy New Year, Commander Zhu asked my brother to come over and say hello to you."

(End of this chapter)