Jia Zhen, Uncle of the Red House

　　"How did you answer?"

　　"The slaves have already said it. It took a long time to talk about so many things in the house before they came back."

　　"Fourth Miss is still young." Ke Qing scolded: "What can be said and what can't be said, I really don't have the heart."

　　Ruizhu said on the side, "Don't worry, grandma, Baozhu is sincere, and there are slaves watching."

　　Ke Qing couldn't help laughing and said: "You are like this, are you afraid that I will punish you?"

　　Baozhu said: "The slaves know that grandma is the best. These days, I have heard people say that grandma is not only good-looking, but also kind-hearted. She is actually a bit stronger than the second grandma in the West Mansion!"

　　Keqing laughed and scolded: "It's okay for others to talk nonsense, you can't spread the word. How can I compare with the second aunt Lian?" Jia Zhen's words suddenly sounded in his ears, "Keqing, you are so beautiful!" There was a blush on the pretty face again. .

　　Baozhu Ruizhu thought that Keqing's face was thin, so she smiled and stopped talking.

　　Besides, Jia Zhen said goodbye to Keqing and went straight to You's Courtyard.You continued and said with a smile: "Master has a new concubine, why didn't you go to the backyard, but came to me instead?" Jia Zhen grabbed the tea bowl from the chair, poured a saliva, suppressed the evil fire in her heart, and said with a smile: " Why do I smell vinegar?" You Shi sat down next to each other, "My concubine is too lazy to eat. After a while, my two younger sisters will also come in. If I want to eat it, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat it. !"

　　Jia Zhen held You Shi's hand, "I know that Madam is not a stingy person." You Shi sighed, "I can't even think of being stingy right now."

　　Jia Zhen said: "What Madam said, I said that concubines must be approved by you first."

　　You Shi withdrew her hand, shook her head and said, "Master, if you connect the concubine with the revitalization of Ningguofu, it is impossible for the concubine to object!"

　　Knowing that You didn't really mind, Jia Zhen changed the subject and said, "I promised Xichun just now that I will add two maids, three big girls, and five little girls to her room. In addition, I will add ten more every month. Two silver coins to use."

　　You Shi said in surprise: "It should be said that we should add a few wives and girls, after all, they are the famous young ladies in our house. Wouldn't it be too much to add [-] taels of silver? The monthly rate of Miss Xibian's aunt is only [-] taels. , Xichun has added it here, do you want to add it to Yindie? This morning, the master promised to give everyone twice the monthly rate this month. You can't spend it like this if you have money! If you calculate this, you will spend several hundred taels of silver today. ."

　　Jia Zhen heard You Shi's scolding and said embarrassedly: "I didn't think about it so much. It's not an example, it's not an example! In the future, all the rewards and punishments in the house will belong to you, and I will only be responsible for making money outside."

　　You said, "I wouldn't dare, I just reminded my grandfather, so as not to make ends meet."

　　Jia Zhen smiled and said, "Don't worry ma'am, I know what I have in mind. I always ask madam to count the money every day until she is soft, and pile up all the house in the family with money."

　　You Shi spat: "Isn't your concubine trusting you yet?" After thinking for a while, she said, "Brother Qiang came to see you earlier, but I sent him away."

　　Jia Zhen waved her hand, "You put him outside the mansion for a long time, don't treat him harshly, after all he grew up inside the mansion." You Shi smiled and said, "This matter was arranged by Rong Ge'er himself, it's far away. It's not far away, just across the street, I went to take a look, there's nothing missing. You can rest assured!"

　　Jia Zhen pondered for a while, "Brother Qiang can still be made, and when the scene is bigger in the future, it's better to be in charge."

　　The couple chatted for a while, and You sent Jia Zhen to see Yindie in the backyard.

　　On the arrow path of Tianxiang Pavilion, Jia Zhen saw Keqing walking alone again.

　　Jia Zhen stepped forward and asked, "Keqing, where's Baozhu Ruizhu?"

　　Keqing bumped into Jia Zhen and was worried that he had nowhere to hide, so Yingying saluted, "My daughter-in-law sent them to get something."

　　Jia Zhen looked at Ke Qing's light body, charming and delicate, and became more and more fascinated.Keqing saw Jia Zhen staring at her with her eyes, her heart beating unsatisfactorily.She raised her head and looked at Jia Zhen carefully, only to see that he was handsome and handsome, more handsome than her husband.Couldn't help but take a second look.

　　The two just stared at each other.

　　It was Jia Zhen who coughed lightly: "Keqing, will they come back in a while?" Before she finished speaking, Jia Zhen regretted it in her heart. Was it not obvious that she wanted to let go of the two maids?

　　Keqing's face blushed like a seductive apple, she didn't know what to say.

　　Jia Zhen secretly scolded herself as a beast, forcibly pressed down her thoughts that she should not have, and asked casually, "Keqing, did you read when you were at home?"

　　Ke Qing was thinking wildly, worried that Jia Zhen would come over again, so he took a step back quietly and said, "I only know a few words, but I haven't read them seriously."

　　Jia Zhen took a step to the side, got closer to Keqing, and said, "You are too modest. I saw Keqing keep an account a few days ago, and the family background should be good. If you have time in your spare time, teach Xichunian. A few books, and girls don’t take the imperial examinations, so they don’t need four books and five classics.”

　　Ke Qing lowered her head and replied, "Daughter-in-law wrote it down." She closed her eyes and said silently: Don't come here.

　　Jia Zhen smelled the body fragrance of Keqing who was close at hand, and couldn't help but say, "Keqing, you are really fragrant!" After speaking, she left in a hurry.

　　Ke Qing heard Jia Zhen's footsteps far away before she dared to open her eyes and let out a long sigh of relief.

　　How could he have plans for himself?She is his son's daughter-in-law!Although he is more manly than his husband... Ke Qing thought of this and secretly said: Ke Qing, you are really ashamed, how can you think like this?Oops, I'm ashamed too.

　　Keqing also remembered that her husband Jia Rong didn't return to his bridal chamber at night. Even if he was scolded by his parents-in-law, he couldn't change his old habits.And the only time I have to deal with it.But the father-in-law is like this again. If the mother-in-law finds out, what should I do?

　　Keqing sighed, full of worries, even Baozhu Ruizhu didn't notice when she came back.

　　On the way, Jiao Da led Jia Qing and Timur, as well as a few strong family members to patrol the garden.By the time Keqing returned to the courtyard, the sun was already leaning westward.

　　"Uncle Rong hasn't returned yet?" Ke Qing leaned on the bedside lazily.

　　Baozhu said: "Not yet!" Ruizhu sent the little girl to ask Director Huang, and then said: "Perhaps the time is delayed, grandma rest assured. Uncle Rong has been ordered by the master and his wife, and he will not come back."

　　Baozhu said: "That's right! Now even the master doesn't go out to drink and visit the kiln, and Master Rong doesn't dare."

　　Ruizhu reprimanded: "Baozhu, what nonsense are you talking about? You can't spread it. There were so many people who drove out a few days ago, and Granny Gu and Mammy Rong were beaten for this, so you forgot?"

　　Baozhu panicked with fright, stuck out her tongue, and said to Ruizhu, "Good sister, I won't say it again."

　　Keqing smiled and said, "Baozhu, you really should change your temperament. Even the master dares to arrange it. If your wife hears it, you will be kicked out."

　　Baozhu hurriedly knelt in front of Keqing and begged: "Grandma, save me, the slave really didn't tell anyone."

　　Keqing asked Ruizhu to help Baozhu up, "I brought you here from home, you are no better than others. As soon as Baozhu said this, it will pass, and you can't do it again."

　　Pearl responded quickly.

　　Keqing repeatedly thought of the two words Jia Zhen said: Keqing, you are so beautiful!Keqing, you are so delicious!And Jia Zhen stared straight at her.Keqing felt uneasy in her heart, but she had nowhere to tell. She was looking forward to her husband's return so that she could rely on her.

　　Soon the little girl reported that someone saw Uncle Rong come back and went out through the East Corner Gate.

　　Ke Qing asked, "What are you doing there?"

　　Ruizhu remembered and said, "Grandma, my servant heard that Second Master Qiang lives there."

　　When Baozhu heard this, she hurriedly said, "Then let's hurry up and report to Mrs. Rong to get Uncle Rong back!"

　　Ruizhu grabbed Baozhu, "Grandma is here, don't talk nonsense!"

　　Ke Qing had no idea for a while. He thought that it was his blessing to marry into the Jia family, but he didn't expect it to be like this.The husband likes his brother more than himself, and he doesn't touch himself even when they sleep in the same bed.Forget it, forbearance and soft words may have a turnaround.But the father-in-law had plans for himself, and the fiery eyes almost melted him.

　　what do I do?Thousands of words could not be uttered, only a deep sigh.

　　"Ugh……"

　　Ruizhu couldn't bear it, "Grandma, do you want a servant to take a look?"

　　Ke Qing shook his head, "It's useless, those who should come back will come back." His expression was lonely, which made people feel distressed.

　　Baozhu comforted him on the side: "Grandma, when Uncle Rong went, he didn't necessarily want to be with Second Master Qiang. Maybe he just went to drink... Oh, sister Ruizhu, why did you hit me!"

　　Ruizhu glared at Baozhu, "If you can't speak, don't say it!"

　　Baozhu raised her waist and said, "Why can't I speak?" Then he realized that he had said the wrong thing, and his voice became smaller and smaller, "Grandma, this is not what slaves mean."

　　Ke Qing forced a smile, "Maybe I really went for a drink." Tears streamed down disobediently.

　　Ruizhu dismissed the little girl in the room and persuaded: "Grandma, it's not a problem to continue like this. According to the slaves, since the old man and wife moved the second master Qiang out, it was for the sake of our master. Although what Baozhu said earlier was reckless. , but it's not without reason. Only the master can restrain our master."

　　Keqing has trouble, what can she tell her father-in-law?Not to mention whether it was justified to complain behind her husband's back, she had to be very careful now to let her meet her father-in-law alone.Maybe the father-in-law wished Rongge'er was like this, so that he could have the opportunity to enter.Besides, the father-in-law is not so annoying.

　　Ke Qing was taken aback by his own terrifying thought.What a shame!She hurriedly snuffed out such signs, Keqing ah Keqing, you have to abide by women's morals, and don't be rude and shameful to Jia's house!

　　She calmed down and said nonchalantly, "It's late today, let's talk about it tomorrow!"

　　Baozhu patted her little chest, let out a long sigh of relief, and said, "Grandma, I heard from others that the master has a way to make soap and handed it over to Sister Yindie. Because I was afraid that the method would leak out, I only accepted Sister Yindie. An auntie?"

　　Ruizhu joked: "Are you asking about the soap method or how to be an aunt?" Baozhu blushed and chased after Ruizhu: "Sister Ruizhu, you are going to die, how can I ask you to be a aunt?"

　　The two maids were fighting in the house, but Ke Qing resolved it a bit, stopped them and said, "Don't make trouble, touch carefully!"

　　They quarreled for a while before they collapsed on the couch.

　　Ruizhu asked, "Does Master really have that method?"

　　Keqing said: "Listen to my wife, the sample has already been made. He also gave me a trial piece and asked me to give my opinion. I put it on the box and haven't moved!"

　　Baozhu Ruizhu hurriedly drew water, then took out the soap and wiped it lightly.Sure enough, it was different from the one I used before, it was fragrant, and it was clean after washing.

　　Ke Qing also washed her hands and admired it once, and ripples appeared in her heart.Listening to Brother Rong, after next year, two aunties will enter the door, and the master will give each of them a recipe to make money.She couldn't help but envy Yindie.Are you envious of Yindie getting the recipe?Or envy someone who hurts?If the former, he is the grandmother in the house, and the money in and out of the account is all under his control, if the latter?Ke Qing sighed again.

　　She tossed and turned, fell asleep in a daze, and didn't know if Brother Rong was back.

　　Jia Rong didn't come back until after the third watch. Brother Qiang was in a bad mood for the past two days, and he didn't see his father today. As a brother, he naturally wanted to comfort him.Not to mention that Brother Qiang is even more beautiful than the famous outsiders, I can't wait to touch it.well!Tomorrow, I'm going to make a fire with that prostitute named Huier, and I can't get through this day.Thinking about it, he fell asleep beside Ke Qing.

　　Jia Zhen was in Yindie's house that night.

　　You Shi looked at the back yard, knowing that Jia Zhen was behind him, and felt an indescribable anguish in his heart.In the past ten years or so, he has not given birth to a son or a daughter, and his family has no brothers to help him. The wife of the house is actually a misnomer, just a gourd with a sawed mouth.Fortunately, Yindie is her own person after all, and it is better to admit her into the room than the two foxes before.Yoo sighed softly.Her husband seems to have changed since Brother Rong got married, and he treats himself... a lot better.It's just that every time he sees Brother Rong's daughter-in-law's eyes, it's really disturbing.

　　Maybe you're thinking too much?The soap has been made in the past few days, and I think it will be a big sale.At that time, Ning Guofu will gradually prosper.

　　You Shi secretly made up his mind to go to her mother's house tomorrow and take care of the Zhang family's affairs.At that time, we will bring the second and third sisters back together and have a good talk with them.

　　A few of our sisters joined forces and were afraid that they wouldn't be able to watch him?　　　

Chapter Thirteen Persuading Second Sister and Third Sister

　　On the second day, Jia Zhen and Yindie worked together for a whole day, and finally made samples of various soaps.Only then did Jia Zhen post, asking the heads of Qi, Zhi, and Sangong's manor to gather at Ningguo Mansion tomorrow to discuss.

　　You ordered Jia Rong to withdraw money from the account early in the morning, and discussed with her stepmother about the second and third sisters.It turns out that You's father passed away in the old year, and the second and third sisters are not biological, but brought by Mrs. You from her ex-husband's house.The You family was originally a well-off family, but as soon as the top pillar was gone, there were no children by her side. If it weren't for the power of the You family in the Ningguo Mansion, then Mrs. You would have been expelled long ago.Rao is so, the days are getting more and more difficult.

　　You got out of the car and came to a half-old yard, four or five houses, where the old mother and two daughters lived, and there were no servants.They had to park the carriage and horses outside, and You Shi and Jia Rong came in just now, and instructed the servant to bring in the silk satin and betrothal items on the car behind.The old lady and the second and third sisters followed and welcomed them into the house.

　　You was sitting on the couch, and the old lady sat with her, ordering the second sister to serve tea, and the third sister to stand aside.Jia Rong greeted the old lady, and smiled at the second and third sisters: "Now, the aunt has become a real aunt, and after entering the house, Rong'er also asks the two aunts to say a few good words in front of her father, and don't let them go. He hits me when he sees it, so I'm so grateful!"

　　The third sister spat: "Who is going to be your auntie? There are so many flowers and plants outside, but they are staring at our sisters?" Jia Rong smiled: "The flowers and plants outside are not as good as the auntie after all. My father Instead, I think about the two aunts, and I can't forget them to this day."

　　The third sister had to tell the difference, but Mrs. You reprimanded her before saying to Mrs. You: "Don't believe San'er's nonsense, she is a childish temperament, and she is duplicitous. Yesterday, she asked the eldest sister why she didn't come? This marriage, I have nothing to disagree with. I just hope that my son-in-law will treat them well, and I am content."

　　You Shi took a sip of the tea, which was bitter and unpalatable, and frowned slightly, "My mother thinks so, and I am relieved. When his father told me about this, I originally disagreed. The elder sister is still young and has not yet reached the age of marriage, so even if she wants to get married, it will take a few years to delay, and secondly, his father is so much older after all, he may not be compatible."

　　When Lao Niang You heard this, she quickly said: "It's okay, many people in the countryside get married when they are in their teens. The second sister is thirteen during Chinese New Year. Although the third sister is still a year younger, others don't know about it. As for the age of the son-in-law..." The old lady glanced at Jia Rong and smiled: "Although he is a little older, the son-in-law is dignified, and I am afraid that he is stronger than Brother Rong. , I think their sisters are also willing. What do you think?"

　　The old lady urged their sisters, the second sister had no choice but to nod: "I listen to my mother and the eldest sister." The third sister glared at Jia Rong, who was smiling, under the watchful eyes of the old lady, she had no choice but to agree, "The arm can't bend the thigh, so I promise already."

　　Jia Rong stood up and bowed: "I'm here to greet the two concubines!" The second sister blushed and avoided, the third sister accepted it generously, pointed at Jia Rong and said, "In the future, you will still make fun of us and make fun of us. Sister, look I won't tell your father."

　　Jia Rong hurriedly begged: "Don't, I will definitely change in the future, and I will never dare again. Otherwise, my father will beat him to death." He bowed twice to the third sister, "I will return when I see my aunt detouring in the future. Can't it?"

　　The third sister and everyone laughed when they heard it.You Shi smiled lightly, and instructed the two younger sisters: "There is already a concubine Yindie in the mansion, that is, the big maid next to me, and you have seen it. From now on, if you enter the door, you will be regarded as half the master in the mansion. You have to abide by the rules, remember your duties, and don't act recklessly, and you will lose my face and my mother's." After speaking, one person gave a piece of silver as a betrothal, and asked to prepare clothes.

　　The second sister Yingying stood up and said yes.Sanjie's eyes were shining brightly, and she saluted neatly.The two sisters happily took the money and left.

　　Seeing that the big event in her heart was settled, the old lady had to sit on the kang with a happy expression.He said to You Shi again: "Today, the marriage has been settled, and a big stone has been removed from my heart. Only the Zhang family originally settled by the second sister needs a safe method."

　　You said, "I already have a solution, but it's just a matter of money."

　　Jia Rong knew that she did this by withdrawing a thousand taels from the account.As soon as he rolled his eyes, he said to You, "Mother, I have an idea. I can let the Zhang family break off the marriage by themselves without spending a lot of money."

　　After listening to You Shi pondered: "Your father specifically instructed not to bully others, they must do it voluntarily."