The Overlord of the Red Mansion

Chapter 19 Yinglian
Early in the morning, Jia Rong was sitting on the edge of the bed, hugging Baoqin.

Jia Yuanchun had already gotten up and was being helped by many maids to wash and dress herself up.

There was no need for Jia Rong's help in this kind of thing. He hugged Baoqin on the bed and talked about today's arrangements.

"It's only a few days now. We're getting married in October and expecting in November, so it's almost August or September. We still have less than three months to prepare."

After hearing this, Jia Yuanchun touched her belly and smiled, saying, "It's still so long... I really want that day to come soon."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "I have to prepare a lot of things."

A lot of medicines have been collected over the years. Jia Rong didn't want his first child to die, so he used his ability as a dean in his previous life to prepare a lot of things.

There is no need to tell your family about this, lest your things be borrowed or it add to your stress.

As they were talking, a little girl walked in.

"Where are you from, girl? What are you doing here?"

Soon the maid in the room asked the little maid.

When Yinglian was wondering how to answer, Jia Yuanchun took the initiative to say, "Yinglian, come in here, the master is resting in the room."

Jia Rong looked at Zhen Yinglian who walked into the inner room and said with a smile: "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to rest for a few days? You came here from the south and suffered a lot on the way. You should rest for a few days."

Yinglian quickly knelt on the ground, raised her head and said timidly: "I will serve the master!"

Jia Rong smiled and said, "You are young, how can you serve others? Stand up and talk first. Don't kneel down here easily. Unless I give you a very large reward or you have made a big mistake, don't kneel down."

"Let Baoqin tell you how to talk and address me. This sister is Baoqin. You will learn from her for a few years, and then you can be my maid when you are thirteen or fourteen years old."

Jia Rong patted Baoqin on the butt.

Baoqin stood up and said with a smile: "Yinglian will follow me from now on and start as the youngest maid. Today we are going to Rongguo Mansion with grandma to pay our respects to the old lady."

Jia Yuanchun ignored Yinglian and took advantage of Jia Rong's good mood to tell her about the Rongguo Mansion.

"Sister Feng has invited a troupe to perform today, and Xichun is also there. Don't you want to go and see it? The old lady wants to see you."

Jia Rong has other things to do today. "I won't go. I have a lot of things to do today. Just take Keqing with you. Don't worry about the one in the backyard. She doesn't like crowds."

Jia Yuanchun knew she was talking about Youshi.

Youshi was severely bullied by Jia Rong. Not only did Jia Rong himself not participate in most of the activities in Rongguo Mansion, he also did not allow Youshi to go.

Youshi was originally the wife of an aunt, and old ladies like Jia Mu actually look down upon women of aunt's origin the most.

He didn't like Youshi in the first place, and they had hardly seen each other in the past few years. In addition, Jia Rong's attitude towards Youshi was not good, which led to the Rongguo Mansion also ignoring this woman.

When Jia Rong sent away Jia Zhen's concubines, the others did not object.

Jia Rong was not the only one who did such immoral things. Li Wan also drove Jia Zhu's two concubines out of the Jia Mansion after her husband Jia Zhu died.

The status of a concubine is very low. If you can be a wife, you would rather be a concubine.

For women from wealthy families, being a concubine is an insult.

For women from poor families, being a concubine is something they cannot obtain.

There are currently at least three women waiting in line to become Jia Rong's concubine.

Yinglian stood beside Jia Yuanchun, watching her busy sisters and learning how to be a maid.

Jia Rong did not plan to let her work too early. His main purpose was to let her learn to read and write, and eat more to improve her weak body.

After his wife, concubines and maids left the house, Jia Rong also went to exercise and study to prepare for the college entrance examination.

When Jia Yuanchun arrived at Rongguo Mansion, she went straight to Jia's grandmother's residence.

It is often bustling here at Lady Jia's place, with several ladies coming to pay their respects.

Grandmother Jia looked at Jia Yuanchun and Qin Keqing who came to pay their respects, and then looked at Wang Xifeng who was sitting aside.

"This year is great. I'm pregnant. I'm happy just looking at the three of you."

Jia Xichun asked, "Sister Yuanchun, why didn't Rong come?"

Jia Yuanchun said to her younger aunt, "Master has something to do at home today."

Mrs. Wang didn't say anything, after all, they were her daughter and son-in-law. Mrs. Xing smiled and said, "What could be the problem? Day after day, the old lady has invited him so many times, but he still doesn't come."

Wang Xifeng was not in a position to speak for Jia Rong. She and Lady Wang both had the surname Wang, but Wang Xifeng was Lady Xing's daughter-in-law, and a daughter-in-law could not talk back to her mother-in-law.

Jia Lian was loyal and took the initiative to say, "Brother Rong is busy with his studies and business, so he can't come. I often go over to drink with him, and we have a good relationship!"

Mrs. Xing is not Jia Lian's biological mother, so it is not appropriate to speak at this time.

Especially at this time, Grandmother Jia's face looked very unhappy.

We are not fools or blind people, so how could she not know Jia Rong’s attitude?
Even if you know, you still have to act like the older generation taking care of the younger generation.

As long as they don't fall out, Grandmother Jia has to pretend to be nice to Jia Rong.

Jia Yuanchun said at the right time: "I don't know what he is busy with usually, but I know that things are getting better and better at home. When I was having dinner yesterday, I saw that he was still busy. I couldn't wait for him, so I went over to ask him a question."

"Then I learned that he was busy doing some political achievements for my father. He worked until midnight yesterday and only came back to rest. Today he said he would invite my father to come over in the afternoon to discuss something."

"These are all official affairs. I don't understand them either. I just know that it's a good thing from the Ministry of Industry. It helps my father to accumulate some praise."

Grandmother Jia immediately became interested, and Mrs. Wang was no longer so indifferent.

"What exactly happened? How come I don't know?"

In fact, Mrs. Wang hopes that Jia Zheng will have a bright future as an official, just like Wang Xifeng hopes that her husband will become a successful person.

Jia Yuanchun said: "I remember that someone invited me at the Ministry of Revenue. It was considered an official matter."

Mrs. Wang was startled. "Your father went to play chess with someone today, not to the craftsman's office."

Grandmother Jia was angry and said, "He can't even do his job properly! Why don't you send someone to call him!"

"Yes!" Mrs. Wang quickly asked the maid to go downstairs to find someone.

Jia Yuanchun also knew her father's temper and didn't say much.

Wang Xifeng kicked Jia Lian who was sitting next to her, "What are you doing here? As a man, is it more important to listen to the opera or to ask Rong Ge'er some questions?"

Jia Lian understood that this was a request for him to go along and see if he could get any benefits.

"I won't go. Being an official means getting up before dawn and returning home after dark. I can't stand that."

Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Lady Jia, and Wang Xifeng were all angry.

Mrs. Xing can be considered as Jia Lian's mother. If Jia Lian becomes an official in the future, she will naturally be honored.

Soon Jia Lian was scolded and sent away. The ladies could not tolerate such a bastard.

Jia Baoyu is not the eldest son. Jia Lian is the eldest son who will inherit the title of Rongguo Mansion in the future.

If he continues to be so incompetent, Rongguo Mansion will be doomed.

Poor Jin Yuanyang, at this time she was standing beside Lady Jia and kept looking at Wang Xifeng and Jia Yuanchun.

Yuanyang knew Lady Jia's character very well. Now that Jia Yuanchun and Qin Keqing were both pregnant, Jia Rong, as the male owner, must have women to serve him.

Now it is shown that Jia Rong is a kind and filial person with a promising future for the Jia family. At this time, if one asks for a maid to warm his bed and serve him, the old lady will definitely agree.

Jia Yuanchun and Wang Xifeng both felt Jin Yuanyang's eager gaze and flattery.

Unfortunately, Jia Yuanchun knew that Jia Rong didn't want this girl for the time being. Besides, she could still give birth, and had Qin Keqing and Baoqin Ping'er waiting for her, so she didn't want to care about these trivial matters anymore.

Wang Xifeng needed an insider placed by Lady Jia's side, so naturally she was unwilling to let Yuanyang go out and enjoy herself.

Another reason is jealousy. If Jia Yuanchun hadn't been around, she would have been the grandmother of Ningguo Mansion. She didn't want to introduce any woman to Jia Rong.

Li Wan also knew about this, but she knew very well that this would not do her any good.

Helping Yuanyang would mean offending Wang Xifeng. Even if Yuanyang lived a good life, she would not be able to help her. However, if Wang Xifeng harmed her as a widow, the life of the orphan and her mother would be difficult in the future.

Even if the other ladies knew, they would not help.

Mrs. Xing didn't want to cause trouble. If she, who was born a concubine, took a concubine for Jia Rong today, her lustful husband Jia She would also think about taking a concubine tomorrow.

Mrs. Wang would not cause trouble for her daughter. How could a mother-in-law take a concubine for her son-in-law?
(End of this chapter)