The head of the Red Mansion

The King of Jin finally realized how busy his good steward had been, because of the two servants' corpses.

Although there were some minor setbacks along the way, the result was still very good.

only……

Where is Hua Zifang buried now? Was she really arranged for a ghost marriage?

"Yes!"

The steward felt he had done a good job. "It just so happens that there is a family surnamed Wang in Changyang Town who want to arrange a ghost marriage for their daughter, so this old servant had Zhou Ze and a few others sell them to them."

Prince Jin: “…”

"The ghost marriage was held in a very grand manner in Changyang Town."

The steward said, "Master Wang has four sons and only one daughter. Hua Zifang is quite pretty, and Master Wang is very satisfied with her."

He then laughed, "I imagine it won't be long before the Shuntian Prefecture finds out."

This has absolutely nothing to do with their Prince Jin's residence.

"...Good! Well done."

The Prince of Jin was quite pleased that Dong Xiaoquan had been humiliated, and told everyone to go to the accounting office to collect their rewards.

"Yes!"

The butler's voice was quite loud with excitement.

Ever since Lu Caishen's prize was snatched away by the emperor, the household has been in a slump, with no one receiving any reward.

Now it has finally started again.

"Keep an eye on the Rongguo Mansion again."

Prince Jin waved his hand, seemingly unconcerned, and said, "Aren't they helping the Hua family report to the authorities? If things really escalate, you can help the Wang family ask the Hua family for some betrothal gifts."

If the Hua family didn't have one, they would naturally go looking for the daughter who had been sold to the Rongguo Mansion.

"By the way, you should also investigate the Hua family's daughter. If she's useful, it would be best to keep her in your possession."

"……Yes!"

Is the prince still keeping an eye on the Jia family?
The housekeeper felt a bit bitter.

The Jia family had an unusual relationship with the retired emperor, and the emperor had also gained many benefits through the Jia family. It was obvious that they were royalists.

The prince keeps harping on this person, which is forcing them to fight to the death with the Prince of Jin's mansion!
You've already suffered losses so many times, why don't you learn from them?

As he carefully withdrew, little did he know that the Prince of Jin, holding the letter from Jiangnan, was raising his eyebrows higher and higher as he read it.

Bang~
The commotion in the study startled the servants in the courtyard, who all turned pale.

Every time the prince loses his temper, someone always suffers!
I hope it won't be my turn this time.

When they looked at each other, there was a hint of consideration in their eyes.

……

In the Rongguo Mansion, Xiren, who had been secretly heartbroken over her brother's misfortune, never expected that a new path would open up for her.

Her brother was stolen and forced into a ghost marriage.

This this……

Seeing her uncle's happy face as he delivered the message, she was momentarily unsure whether to be happy or puzzled.

Her mother kept saying that her brother died before he could get married.

She should be happy now, but is her brother's death really normal?
This strange event quickly spread among the servants of the Rongguo Mansion.

Qingping knew that their wife was also concerned about this matter, so she hurriedly shared this juicy gossip with Shen Ning.

To outsiders, it was a rare stroke of luck for the deceased Hua Zifang to have a wife even in death.

But Shen Ning knew that wasn't the case.

Hua Zifang's death was problematic from the start.

"Have someone investigate that Wang family."

Shen Ning thought for a moment and said, "Also, pay more attention to the Hua family. In the future, if Xiren leaves the manor again... let me know."

"Yes!"

Although I don't know why, my wife looked quite serious.

Qingping readily agreed.

“Madam,” Qingzhu said, glancing at her expression, “Xiren was bought from outside. If you feel she is not suitable, I will go and speak to Second Madam…”

"No need!"

Shen Ning shook her head and sighed, "I didn't say she was wrong, I just think this is a bit strange."

Hua Zifang's life is gone, and she moves again...

Although I don't like Xiren in the book, it doesn't mean I can't even tolerate her being by Baoyu's side.

The clan rules have been changed. If she still tries to seduce him and Baoyu continues his ways, then that is their fate, and everything must be done according to the clan rules.

She no longer needed to care about Baoyu.

"What did the Shuntian Prefecture say? What is their opinion on Xiren's brother's death?"

"Well... I haven't heard of that."

Qingping shook her head, "This servant will have someone ask her later."

"Ok!"

Shen Ning nodded.

Just then, Jia Zhen came over beaming with joy, “Mother, I just received news that my cousin Lanzhi is returning to the capital. The Emperor is also going to reward meritorious officials. My cousin Shi Ding from the Shi family has been granted the title of Marquis of Zhongjing and will also be returning to the capital soon.”

Shen Ning: "..."

She wasn't surprised at all that Shi Ding was granted the title of Marquis Zhongjing.

In Dream of the Red Chamber, he earned his marquisate through his own efforts.

But the blue branch...

There is not a single word about her in the book.

"Are you sure your cousin Lanzhi is going back to Beijing? When will she arrive?"

"Sure!"

Jia Zhen said, "Cousin Lanzhi is on the first batch of award recipients."

Although the Tatars have withdrawn their troops, the officers of each garrison still have to take turns on duty there to prevent Tatar attacks.

"Although she was not the one who made the greatest contribution to the recapture of the Hetao region, she was still among the top five. General Jiang personally recommended her for commendation."

Jia Zhen couldn't help but be excited.

Although the Jia family had left the army, my cousin still had Jia family blood in her.

He can go to the ancestral hall later and tell his ancestors.

"I heard that the Imperial Guards are also forming a women's army. My cousin might not have to leave this time."

Shen Ning: "..."

Is this good news?
He joined the Imperial Guard, which seemed like a move to the central government, but...

Recalling the girl who said she wanted to avenge her father and brothers, Shen Ning sighed softly, "It's better to stay outside. Although it's tougher outside, Lan Zhi won't have to deal with as many people."

There are too many restrictions on women in this world.

The people of the border town are known for their fierce and tough nature, and they tend to value those with genuine skills more.

"Just listen to this, there's no need to inquire too much about it."

Shen Ning instructed her son, "We'll see what Lan Zhi decides when she goes to the capital."

"……Yes!"

Jia Zhen was used to listening to his mother.

"But historians..."

Shen Ning thought for a moment and said, "Since Shi Ding has been granted a marquisate, the Shi family will definitely have to host a banquet."

She didn't want to go out, but she probably couldn't refuse the Shi family's request.

"When will the female bodyguard you mentioned last time arrive?"

I only have one life.

The Prince of Jin is not magnanimous; he might even cause her trouble.

"Ah, it'll be soon."

Jia Zhen quickly calculated the time in his mind, "It was agreed that she would definitely come to the mansion no later than the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month."

"Alright, when they arrive, be polite to me."

"How could my son not be polite?"

Jia Zhen was very concerned about his mother's safety.

They even asked the escort agency to deliver a hundred taels of silver in advance so that the family could settle down.

"Don't worry!"

He's already so old, but his mother is still worried about him and keeps tightening his belt.

Jia Zhen was also helpless.

He was a troublemaker when he was young, but things have changed for the better now!

"But regarding my cousin Lanzhi's trip to the capital, what about the promise you made to her back then..."

Jia Zhen hesitated for a moment, "Uncle Zheng's bottom is only just getting better. If he gets beaten again, do you think the old lady would be willing?" (End of this chapter)