The Overlord of the Red Mansion

Chapter 115 Sunrise in the East and Rain in the West

Jia Yuanchun's impression of her mother's family has become increasingly worse.

I felt upset when I heard something happened over there.

Wang Xifeng didn't let Qingwen speak and told the story herself.

"It is said that Baoyu and Jia Huan had a quarrel. Sister Zhu gave Baoyu money to buy books. When Jia Huan asked for money, Sister Zhu gave him less. When Jia Huan went out, he tripped Baoyu and knocked his mouth and bled."

"I've asked the imperial physician to help take a look. It's nothing serious."

When Jia Yuanchun heard that her half brother Jia Huan and her full brother Jia Baoyu were quarreling, she sighed and said, "If it doesn't work out, let's split up early."

Wang Xifeng laughed and said, "There is nothing left in the west now. They all rely on our family's support. Aunt Zhao is also a unreasonable person. She will still follow Master Zheng even if the family is divided. What difference does it make whether the family is divided or not?"

As long as Aunt Zhao and her son catch Jia Zheng, Jia Yuanchun will rescue them just as she rescues her biological father.

Due to clan etiquette, even though Jia Yuanchun was the wife of a duke, she could not do anything to her aunt and illegitimate son.

"What nonsense! What a useless thing!" Jia Yuanchun was very angry.

He wanted to bring his younger brother Jia Baoyu over, but Jia Baoyu was also a loser.

Wang Xifeng said, "We can't break the vase just because of a mouse. I don't care about Aunt Zhao and her son, but they are Tanchun's mother and brother. The family doesn't want to cause such a scene and hurt their harmony."

The main reason is that she doesn't want to care. Wang Xifeng is now only in charge of the affairs of Ningguo Mansion and doesn't pay any attention to the people and affairs of Rongguo Mansion.

Besides, the place will be inherited by Jia Yuanchun’s son, who is also Jia Yuanchun’s maternal family.

Not only is there no profit to be made, but the group of vampires are her former elders. Even now, Mrs. Wang is her aunt and uncle. Wang Xifeng would not give herself any trouble to meet them.

When Jia Yuanchun was feeling worried, Yinglian walked in.

"Madam, grandma, the kitchen wants to know where we are going to eat today."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "You came at the right time. This bowl of chicken soup is for you."

Jia Yuanchun also smiled and said, "I will go back to the garden now. Are all the girls well?"

Yinglian and Qingwen sat on a chair on the side and ate soup.

Both of them were reserved concubines, so their status was naturally extraordinary.

Yinglian, in particular, was the first one to follow Jia Rong and was somewhat similar to Qin Keqing, so she was raised as a concubine from the beginning.

Wang Xifeng said: "Everyone in the garden is good. They are all well-educated and well-mannered girls, and the children are all obedient."

Jia Yuanchun nodded. "That's good. How's the situation at the Shi family?"

Wang Xifeng said, "On the second day of March, Tanchun's birthday, we invited the old lady and the ladies to come over. The old lady and the wives of the Shi family cried again."

"Fortunately, after the master came, he also saved a poor family from suffering, so they don't have to go back and be abused by others."

"The day before yesterday, the master had someone send them to the south and asked Master Lian to help take care of them."

Jia Yuanchun nodded. This way, she would not cause any trouble to her family and it would also be an explanation to Shi Xiangyun and the old lady.

"It's too chaotic outside. The people I saw along the way were as thin as willow trees. If we weren't in this Duke's Mansion, how could we have such a good life with no worries about food and clothing?"

Wang Xifeng nodded and said, "That's right, Grandma."

Jia Yuanchun smiled and said, "Sister, don't be polite to me. Let's go to the garden to talk and see the girls and children."

A large group of people began to move again, forty or fifty people went from the front yard to the west garden.

As for who ate the extra bowl of chicken soup, it is not clear.

Everyone in Ningguo Mansion is no shortage of a bowl of chicken soup.

Although they now live a more luxurious life than the Jia family in the past, they are constantly known for their frugality.

The loyal minister Jia Rong had just finished his inspection of the harem on horseback when he was called to the imperial study by the eunuch.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Jia Rong has always been very polite.

The emperor quickly said, "My dear minister, please stand up. I have seen the cement houses you mentioned and I think they are very good. We can build more in the city to accommodate the people on a small area."

Jia Rong said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

The emperor added: "It is almost summer again. If you want to make elixirs or medicines, you can find a quiet place in the palace to make them. This way it will be convenient for me to find you when I come."

Jia Rong didn't want to live in the palace. "Your Majesty, it's more convenient to make elixirs and medicine at home. Besides, I've been walking around the palace these days, and I'm afraid of what people will say outside."

The emperor said, "Don't worry about it. I trust you, my dear minister." Jia Rong felt annoyed. "I still think it's easier to make medicine at home. When making medicine, you have to pay attention to the temperature. If you are not careful, the furnace will explode. You must be in a quiet and natural place."

Seeing that such a thing still existed, the emperor did not force it.

Ever since I was kicked in the lower body by an assassin, I have become even more dependent on painkillers.

It's not something that can be tolerated; it's something that will really hurt.

Jia Rong, the only one who can refine medicine, naturally deserves better treatment than the others.

The emperor asked again, "I have one question that I don't understand. Why do you always go to the harem to inspect? I believe you, but I just want to know why you do this."

Jia Rong said, "My father and many other victims in the capital were hit in the vital parts by the assassin. The assassin either hit them in the head or in the genitals. I think he should be between 40 and 50 years old. He is not good in the genitals and is familiar with the families of the princes and nobles in the capital. He is probably an old eunuch."

The emperor was quickly startled, and there were many eunuchs serving him.

Jia Rong added, "I dare not investigate further, fearing that the man would do something desperate. He is only about fifty years old now, and he must have some hidden injuries from practicing martial arts. He must not dare to disturb me when I am making medicine, lest he use the painkillers secretly when I run out of them."

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I was already very old last time and I won't be able to jump around for many more years."

What Jia Rong said was neither good news nor bad news.

Soon Jia Rong had another three months of paid leave, and his previously suspended salary was restored.

After returning home happily, Jia Rong went straight to the garden, changed into casual clothes, and came out to talk to the girls.

"Now that there is no war outside and no worries inside, it's a good time to relax at home for a few months."

A group of girls and wives in the hall smiled when they heard it.

Wang Xifeng said, "Since you are free, you should spend more time with the girls, especially those who have been married for several years. If you don't spend more time with them, they will become old maids."

Xue Baoqin and others are already old. After entering the family, they have been constantly faced with mourning matters, which have delayed their work until now.

Jia Rong laughed and said, "What's the big deal? The sky is long and the earth is long!"

Seeing this, Jia Yuanchun started talking about other things.

"Master, the Concubine Nan'an came yesterday and said she wanted to see our daughter. I said I would wait until you come back, so I declined."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "It's better to retire. The Prince of Nan'an was defeated and died in battle. His title will be stripped. He wants to marry a girl from our Jia family and asks me for help, but I won't help."

You Erjie said curiously, "He probably wants to meet Aunt Xichun. I heard from my sister that the Prince of Nan'an has a younger brother who is not married yet."

Jia Rong didn't care about this. "In the future, we should reject marriage proposals like this. Three princes have died in the capital, and the powerful are fighting for power. The retainers and disciples of the three princes have to return to their masters again."

"It doesn't matter who gains power in our family now. Just don't take sides and get involved in political disputes."

Jia Yuanchun nodded, "Yes."

Shi Xiangyun came over and said, "Big brother, I want to bring my aunt over."

"Of course." Jia Rong said readily, "The weather has been hot recently, so it's better to take him in and take good care of him. We have a lot of tonics here, so just say hello to Master Zheng."

Shi Xiangyun said happily: "Thank you, big brother!"

Shi Xiangyun's aunt and sister have been rescued and have a home. Although her uncle has been sentenced to death, he is not really dead. With Jia Rong's ability, it is not a problem to save him.

Without any worries, Shi Xiangyun gradually came to regard this place as her future home. She was also a free and easy-going person and not one who would complain about herself, so it was natural that she became happy easily.

Seeing that she had walked out of her sadness, Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "Isn't it time to call me master?"

Jia Rong quickly raised his hand to stop him, "A real man should not be fussy about trivial matters. Sister Xiangyun and I have known each other for a long time, so there is no need to be polite."

Hearing Jia Rong say this, he also performed the manly etiquette and said, "Thank you, Brother Jia!"

Seeing this, Lin Daiyu smiled and joked, "It's a pity that you are not a man, otherwise you would have been able to pass the exam and become the top scholar!"

Shi Xiangyun smiled and said, "If I become the top scholar, I will definitely marry Sister Lin!"

Seeing that she was targeting her, Lin Daiyu was about to refute and tease her.

At this time, a maid came running out of the door.

"Master, something happened in the west!"

Jia Yuanchun was originally very happy watching her sisters laughing and playing, but now her face darkened again.

Jia Rong asked, "What's the matter?"

(End of this chapter)