Returning to Rongguo Mansion, Jia Lian first went to see Jia Zheng and handed him Lin Ruhai's letter of recommendation. Jia Zheng also asked about Yangzhou and his party, and then Jia Lian withdrew and went to Rongqing Hall in the west.
There are many talented people in Rongtang. Sisters Daiyu and Sanchun have just recognized themselves. They are gathering around each other to say hello and communicate with each other. They chatter and stop for a while when they hear the sound of Jia Lian coming in.
"I've met the old lady, two ladies."
As soon as Jia Lian stepped forward and bowed, Jia Mu smiled and said with approval: "You have worked hard on this trip. I just heard what they said. This trip, you are not lazy at all. Lian Yu
Both your son and her father are full of praise for you, which is really rare."
Hearing Jia Mu's joke, Mrs. Wang and others all laughed a little.
Jia Lian also took advantage of the laughter and responded: "Look what the old lady said, my grandson has never dared to be lazy in the tasks assigned by the old lady."
Wang Xifeng was heartbroken after not seeing Jia Lian for such a long time. As soon as Jia Lian came in, her eyes never left him.
The heartless one seems to be handsome again...
She stood next to Jia Mu and said with a smile: "I can testify for him on this point. He has always pushed aside other people's affairs as he could. Even the matters that the master and his wife asked him to do, he often delegated them to me.
Only the errands given by the old lady, he rushed to complete every time. Not only did he not pass them on to me, but he also seemed to be afraid that I would take away his credit."
Wang Xifeng praised him so much that Jia Mu laughed even louder and cursed: "You two young men are singing and singing in front of me. What kind of person is he? I knew it from the moment he fell from his mother's womb, and he still wants to fool me."
"Ha ha……"
What Jia Mu said was so humorous, especially for the young one, who laughed but felt embarrassed at the same time.
Jia Lian didn't care. His six-seven-foot body stood upright, looking a little calm and calm, letting others make fun of him.
Jia Muxu glanced at Jia Lian, nodded secretly, and went out to do something important. It seemed that something was different.
"I heard that you bought some Jiangnan wine for your eldest master. What, did your eldest master reward you with anything?"
Hearing Jia Mu's question, Jia Lian sighed, "Don't mention it, the eldest master really appreciated me."
When a large family gathers together every day, there are not enough topics to talk about, and in fact it is very boring. Therefore, whoever can arouse everyone's interest will attract everyone's attention.
Sure enough, when everyone heard what he said, they all looked over curiously.
Jia Mu also asked: "Why is it that he doesn't like the wine you bought?"
"Not really, it's just that the great master invited a wandering Taoist priest from somewhere. I happened to bump into him when I was in Nanjing City, and I was defrauded of a couple of silver by him. Now I see that he defrauded our master.
Naturally not angry.
But the master didn’t believe anything he said, and when he saw me talking back, he kicked me twice.”
Jia's mother looked a little unhappy. Jia She left her good officials alone and now imitated Jia Jing of Dongfu and followed those Taoist priests. This is really hard to make her happy.
After all, it was not easy to criticize Jia She in front of the whole hall of grandchildren, so he ignored it and just said: "It seems that you have really grown up after a trip to the south, and you dare to talk back in front of him. You only got two kicks."
Damn it, have you forgotten that he beat you so hard that you couldn't get up from the bed for half a month?"
Everyone just laughed when they heard this, but Daiyu looked over in surprise.
How come, for someone like Brother Lian, his father is still so strict with him?
Speaking of Jia She, Jia Mu remembered that Daiyu had come all the way to meet her two uncles, so she arranged for Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang to take Daiyu to meet Jia She and Jia Zheng.
As soon as they left, Jia Mu looked at the remaining people, smiled and said to Jia Lian: "Why are you going to the south? You just want to bring good things to your master and completely forget about me?"
"Old lady, if you forget, no one will dare to forget your ancestors, right?
It has been prepared for a long time, but I just came back and haven't had time to deliver it.
Not to mention the old lady, even my younger sister, the third younger sister, the fourth younger sister and others also have a share."
"This is pretty decent."
The Sanchun sisters on the side heard that Jia Lian had brought gifts for them, and they all started talking happily.
Among them, Tan Chun stepped forward and asked, "I wonder what second brother Lian brought us?"
Jia Lian turned around and finally saw the Sanchun sisters up close.
The largest one is only about the same size as Xiangling. Her skin is slightly plump, her cheeks are freshly peeled, and her nose is greasy. At first glance, she is a very gentle and beautiful girl. This is his sister, Jia Yingchun.
Next to her, there is a very young one, only about five or six years old. Although he is short in stature, he is dressed in furry clothes and has a chubby little face. He looks soft and cute. This is Xichun.
Finally, there was Tanchun standing in front, staring at him with a smile on his face.
This girl has had a different character than others since she was a child:
Slender shoulders, slim waist, long figure, duck-oval face, handsome eyes and trimmed eyebrows, looking forward to the sky, the essence of literary talent, and forgetting the vulgarity of the world.
With just one glance, these beautiful words popped into Jia Lian's mind.
Being stared at by Jia Lian, Tan Chun was a little annoyed, stamped his feet and said angrily: "Second brother Lian, what do you think~"
Putting aside his lustfulness, Jia Lian has always been the one with the best heart and the most upright views among the men of his generation.
Therefore, the sisters in the family still had a good impression of Jia Lian. However, after Jia Lian got married, he saw them less and less and gradually became alienated.
"When it comes to the gifts I have brought for you, there are so many. I can't tell you at the moment. If you are anxious to see them, don't worry about going to my courtyard. I dare not tell you anything else, except for my ancestors' share.
, other things, you can pick whatever you like, take whatever you like."
Jia Lian said this, which made Tanchun feel a little embarrassed.
Everyone else laughed: "Second Master Lian is indeed getting better at doing things and becoming more generous."
Only Wang Xifeng muttered: That's all my money...
Jia Mu took Xichun in her arms and said with a smile: "Since he said that, don't be polite to him. Just go to his yard and pick him out. If he regrets it, you can come back to me and I will help you spit in his face!"
"
After laughing, Jia Mu said to Jia Lian: "You are tired enough, so you don't need to stay here with my old lady. Go back and rest."
Jia Lian accepted the order and resigned. After all, Tanchun and the other three were educated in everyone's rules and were very sensible and had no intention of following Jia Lian's lead.
But Xiang Ling, who was beside Wang Xifeng, saw Jia Lian was about to leave, so she immediately followed him silently.
Seeing Wang Xifeng staring at the backs of Jia Lian and Xiang Ling, Jia Mu shook her head and said, "You can go down too. It's all my fault. You two have been separated for so long. I'm not sure how you can complain to me. You're still reserved right now."
Now that you are here with me, I feel the need to scold me more and more."
The remaining people in the hall, regardless of master or servant, began to laugh without concealment.
This is because Wang Xifeng has always been very generous, everyone knows that she can make jokes, and that's why she is like this.
Only the widowed sister-in-law Li Wan smiled slightly, with a slightly sad look on her face, she withdrew her gaze and looked away.
Faced with everyone's ridicule, Wang Xifeng could not help but blush. After all, she could not refuse Jia Mu's kindness. She apologized and hurried back with Ping'er.
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