The Overlord of the Red Mansion

Chapter 216 Moral Model
Four Seasons Garden, Summer Courtyard
Jia Yuanchun brought Tanchun and Wang Xifeng to visit Lin Daiyu.

"Call Sister Bao and Sister Yun over here, so that Sister Daiyu won't be alone."

Jia Yuanchun specifically reminded Tanchun, obviously having considered a lot of things.

When the few people just arrived in the yard, someone informed their respective masters.

Before Tanchun went in to look for someone, Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun came out of Xue Baochai's room.

After seeing Jia Yuanchun and others, Lin Daiyu's expression was very embarrassed.

"princess."

"princess."

Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun both greeted her obediently, somewhat confused as to why Jia Yuanchun came over.

Jia Yuanchun said helplessly: "We are all sisters, I will not blame you, but I know that Daiyu may feel bad, so I came to talk to you today, let's go to your room and talk."

Lin Daiyu then understood Jia Yuanchun's intention, and she was actually a little embarrassed.

The arranged marriage was very sudden and Lin Daiyu was completely unaware of it.

Becoming a concubine is actually the best outcome. Lin Daiyu doesn't want to take care of things, and she and several sisters with whom she has a good relationship have already recognized their respective positions.

Other people's concubines are commodities. They can be abused or given away at will.

But for Jia Rong, women are just women, and there is almost no difference between wives and concubines.

Lin Daiyu doesn't know many men, and Jia Rong is undoubtedly the best one.

Whether it is talent or temperament, especially the respect and care he shows to women, they are all unparalleled.

The most important thing is that he is humorous and willing to play with girls, but very calm in big things. He worked hard to grow from a small person with little influence to an influential loyal and filial prince, and he saved the country many times!
In Jia Rong's own eyes, he is not a good person.

But in the eyes of women and scholars all over the world, Jia Rong is simply a role model for scholars all over the world.

He lost his mother in his childhood and his father in his youth. After ten years of hard study, he finally passed the imperial examination.

She had both a childhood sweetheart and a confidante, and she learned all kinds of skills to serve the country. She served through three dynasties, and was highly valued by two consecutive emperors.

He was entrusted with the task in times of crisis, restored order, loyally saved his master, risked his life, and formulated various policies that benefited the country and the people, and made decisions on how to govern the country.

Be worthy of the country and the people, and be worthy of the people.

Especially after he had given so much and made so many contributions, not only was he not suspected by the emperor, but he was also promoted as an exception and given the surname of the emperor, and was granted the title of prince of a county and a title of prince. He also practiced medicine to save the common people.

He is truly a role model of morality! The reincarnation of Zhuge Liang!
As long as he does not plot rebellion, he will definitely be worshipped in the Confucian Temple in the future.

Lin Daiyu was naturally willing to marry such a man, and would not feel wronged even if she became a concubine.

Moreover, Jia Rong’s wife, Jia Yuanchun, has always been a good sister to everyone.

Now it was just like usurping the throne, which made Lin Daiyu feel very guilty.

After several people entered the room, Jia Yuanchun took the initiative to pull Lin Daiyu's hand and walked towards the couch.

"Don't think too much, sister. I don't regret marrying a hero like the master. You sisters have seen how good and accommodating the master has been to me over the years."

Shi Xiangyun stood aside and nodded, "I can see that. We all know that Big Brother treats Big Sister very well. Big Brother must be very sad about this incident."

Wang Xifeng was also called over to deal with the matter this time. Looking at Lin Daiyu's rabbit-like expression, she couldn't help but smile.

Although I thought about becoming a wife at first, I later thought about it and decided not to force it.

First, the children have already been arranged to go out, so it is unlikely that I can become a wife.

Secondly, she also knew her situation. After all, she was a married woman and there were innocent girls in her family, so it was impossible for her to be the one.

Now seeing Lin Daiyu's expression, he naturally understood the hurdle in Lin Daiyu's heart that she couldn't get over.

"Sister, just wait and be at ease until you get married to the master. One is Madam Jia, and the other is the princess. After all, aren't they both our master's people?"

"Besides, we know your character, sister. Sister Yuanchun has always been thinking about this and that over the years. Now that the emperor has really issued an order, everyone is relieved and no longer thinks about messy things."

Jia Yuanchun smiled. Although she still held out a glimmer of hope, it now seemed unlikely.

Jia Yuanchun said to Lin Daiyu: "Your sister Feng is right. I haven't had a few days of peace in these years. I am always worried about this or that."

"Now that the emperor has personally issued an order, it proves that many of the things I was worried about before were unimportant."

"I used to think that it would be nice if the master didn't have the last name Jia. But the master really didn't have the last name Jia anymore. Unfortunately, my children and I have to keep the last name Jia."

Jia Yuanchun gave a helpless smile.

Lin Daiyu placed her hand on Jia Yuanchun's and comforted her softly: "Sister..."

Jia Yuanchun smiled and extended her hand to ask Shi Xiangyun and Tanchun to sit next to her.

"You are all my sisters. I have watched you grow from little girls to big girls."

Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "Sister, please stop talking, or you will scare Sister Daiyu."

After hearing this, Jia Yuanchun also felt that she was nagging.

"Okay, let your sister Feng speak."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "See, the troublesome things are pushed onto me again. I am destined to be a hard worker."

Wang Xifeng still took over this troublesome matter.

"Our master's temper has not changed. He is usually reluctant to say a few words to us. Even if he scolds us and gets angry for a while, he will calm down again. I have a lot of experience in this."

Lin Daiyu and Shi Xiangyun laughed.

Wang Xifeng is indeed experienced, and it can be said that she is the one who has received the most lessons from Jia Rong among all others.

But it is true that it is just a matter of talking and that is it, and many things are not even said.

Wang Xifeng continued, "Don't worry about it or think about it. If our master doesn't care about my elder sister, I will be the first one to be unhappy."

Shi Xiangyun quickly said, "I'm second!"

Jia Yuanchun pinched Shi Xiangyun's mouth.

"Don't make trouble, let your sister Feng continue talking."

Shi Xiangyun nodded honestly.

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "What else is there to say? Isn't it just letting Jia Ben and the others inherit Rongguo Mansion? It's not a big deal!"

"Big sister will continue to manage the household, and sister Daiyu can just focus on preparing for her wedding. How to divide the children is their own business. After all, we sisters have decided to go with the master."

"The Zhongxiao Palace is a large and prosperous place, and we all wish there were more sisters to take charge of things so that we can relax!"

"Don't worry, sisters. Nothing's wrong. Just have fun and have fun. If there's any problem, let the father take care of it!"

Lin Daiyu felt much better, but she was still a little embarrassed.

"This position should be given to Sister Qin."

After hearing this, Jia Yuanchun shook her head and Wang Xifeng also smiled.

Shi Xiangyun asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

Tanchun and Lin Daiyu were also very curious.

Jia Yuanchun said helplessly: "I can't say anything about your sister Qin. She was fine in the early years, but she has been spoiled over the years. She is not suitable to be the main wife. This is not just my opinion. Madam, Sister Feng and the master all think so. You will know the details when you get to know her better in the future."

Lin Daiyu and the others still didn't quite understand, so Wang Xifeng said with a smile, "You'll understand after you get married. She doesn't associate much with unmarried girls like you."

Jia Yuanchun continued, "You, Sister Daiyu, are the most suitable for our family. First, you have a clean family background and are the descendant of the master's mentor. Second, you will be able to get along well with princesses and wives of dukes and marquises in the future."

"Look at our wife. She doesn't want to go out during the holidays, and she doesn't want to wear that imperial robe to work hard. I can't handle it alone. With my sister to help share the worries, I can have more time to discipline those naughty children."

Jia Yuanchun also thought about Tanchun and Yingchun, but both of them were born out of wedlock and could not compare to Lin Daiyu.

The most important thing is that Jia Rong obviously likes Lin Daiyu more. "Princess."

Lin Daiyu looked outside and saw Xue Baochai coming in holding the child.

Jia Yuanchun smiled and said, "Just call me Madam from now on. I used to be afraid of people calling me Madam Jia, but now I am back to it."

Xue Baochai didn't understand the situation clearly yet, so she naturally wouldn't shout randomly.

Jia Yuanchun quickly started talking about other things.

"I'm not feeling well, so I haven't been moving around much these days. I'm resting in Tianxiang Tower and I won't see any visitors."

"The garden affairs are still managed by Sister Feng, Sister Bao and Tanchun. The master will definitely take care of me, Yingchun and Baoqin during this period. With the master around, there will be nothing to worry about."

"Sister Daiyu may not be familiar with the affairs at home, so I asked Sister Feng to borrow Xiaolu to help you. You will also be responsible for some of the affairs of Four Seasons Garden in the future."

After being enlightened by Wang Xifeng and Jia Yuanchun, and after these two people legitimately gave her power and status in front of Tanchun, Xiangyun, Baochai and others, Lin Daiyu was naturally willing to help.

Daiyu nodded, "Yes, sister."

It is obvious that Lin Daiyu has no objection to these sisters and is willing to stay and accompany them forever.

Just when everyone was accepting each other, a maid came in to deliver a message.

"Princess, Miss Xichun's maid Ruhua wanted to come back with the young lady and the other maids and servants who had gone out, but was stopped outside by the servants. They said that the master had previously ordered that Miss Xichun should not come back after getting married."

Jia Yuanchun frowned, "She just got married yesterday and she's back today. Isn't this ridiculous?"

"She is the one who wants to get married, she is the one who chooses her own man, and she is the one who is anxious to get married!"

"Let her go back! Tell her that she is now the daughter-in-law of the Wei family!"

The maid quickly went out to pass on the message.

Jia Yuanchun frowned, "I'm so angry that my stomach hurts. This girl has been spoiled since she was a child. She is as selfish as the young lady from the Zhen family who became a nun to seek refuge."

"Over the years, I have never seen her give the master anything. The money the master has spent on her is ten times more than hers!"

"She wants to be Zhuo Wenjun! Our master is not Zhuo Wangsun!"

Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun secretly got married. When Zhuo Wenjun's father saw that his daughter eloped with a man, he treated her as if she were nothing and did not want to give her a penny.

Later, when they were so poor that they had no other choice, Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun opened a tavern and asked his wife Zhuo Wenjun to sell wine and do business in public.

After people nearby learned about the couple's eloping story, they all came to see the talented man and beautiful woman, and business improved a lot.

When the news reached Zhuo Wenjun's father, he felt so ashamed that he had no choice but to give money to support the two people.

Later, Sima Xiangru forgot his wife and had another woman. The talented Zhuo Wenjun wrote several poems to complain about her husband. Sima Xiangru didn't know whether it was because of his reputation or because he realized his mistake, but they reconciled anyway.

Jia Xichun did not elope with the man, but in Jia Yuanchun's opinion it was almost the same.

If he really eloped, he deserved to be beaten to death.

Now, Prince Zhongxiao’s Palace no longer wants to care about what’s happening outside.

Jia Xichun, just wish you good luck.

Even the maids and old women who went out with Jia Xichun were in great misfortune.

More than ten minutes later, the maid came in again and said to Jia Yuanchun, "Princess, Miss Xichun said she is the prince's aunt. If the people at the door stop her from entering again, she deserves to beat them to death."

Jia Yuanchun became even angrier, frowning and looking fierce.

"I was wrong. She wanted to imitate Sun Shangxiang."

Jia Yuanchun said directly: "Tell the people below that there is no Ningguo Duke Jia Rong in our family, only the Prince of Loyalty and Filial Piety! If she dares to hit anyone, she is slapping me and the prince in the face!"

Wang Xifeng had no choice but to stand up and say, "I'll go talk to Madam. Since Master is not at home, Madam is the only one who can say a few words. Sister, you should have a good rest. You've been sick from being angry."

Jia Yuanchun is more than nine months pregnant and doesn't want to care about Xichun's affairs at all.

"I'll go back and take a rest. Let me know when you're done. Sisters, just enjoy yourselves. We won't have any outside visitors for the time being. You guys can just have fun on your own."

Lin Daiyu, Shi Xiangyun, Xue Baochai and others hurriedly got up to see Jia Yuanchun off.

Even though Jia Xichun no longer wanted to get married and wanted to come back to continue her lazy life, Jia Rong had spent a lot of money to marry her off. Now she could just come back if she wanted to?

When Jia Rong was riding home in the afternoon, he met Jia Xichun's maid Ruhua near his doorstep.

"Your Majesty!"

Jia Rong got off his horse, walked by and said with a smile: "Why are you standing on the street instead of serving your master, grandmother, mother-in-law and wife at home?"

Ruhua said anxiously, "Your Majesty, we went home this morning, but the princess wouldn't let us in."

Jia Rong said with a smile: "Your family is now the Wei family, so you should live a good life in the Wei family from now on. Let Xichun be a good wife and mother, and don't be so lazy all day, which brings shame to the Jia family."

Ruhua became even more anxious after hearing this.

"Your Highness, the young lady is not very happy. Last night, the young lady's mother-in-law from the Wei family came to ask her all sorts of questions, and even asked if the relationship between the young lady and you, Your Highness, is not good."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "This is normal. Everyone becomes a mother-in-law after many years of being a daughter-in-law. You can't always get anxious and angry when encountering things. Why can't you accept something that everyone can accept? It has been like this since ancient times. In the future, Xichun will be an old lady with daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law serving her, and Ruhua, you will also be an old lady of the Wei family like Lai Ma."

With Jia Rong's comfort, Ruhua became more and more anxious.

"Your Highness! Miss is now alone in the Wei family, what should we do?"

Jia Rong laughed and said, "How can you say you are helpless? We spent 20,000 taels on the wedding, and I have returned all the betrothal gifts given by the Wei family. In the past, Fengjie's dowry of tens of thousands of taels was enough to call the wind and rain, and Xichun had no shortage of it. Besides, the Wei family is not an unreasonable family. Don't make up stories about them right after you get married."

Ruhua had no chance of winning over Jia Rong, so after being scolded by Jia Rong, she had no choice but to go back and report.

Jia Rong quickly returned all the money that Ruhua's brother had saved at home to the person concerned, and sent him to serve the Wei family.

Not only the family members who were in the painting, but also all the servants who followed Jia Xichun out, Jia Rong quickly cleaned out the related accessories and lost weight with one click.

This way no one would dare to pass on messages to these people.

Now everyone knows that Jia Rong no longer recognizes this aunt.

But no one reported Jia Rong.

This kind of thing is legal and reasonable. A married woman is no longer considered a family member, and the younger generation in the family does not need to be filial to their married aunts and uncles.

What's more, this time the blame was laid on the emperor. Everyone knows that the emperor recognizes Jia Rong as his royal brother, but he does not recognize those bastard relatives of Jia Rong.

Especially when the news came out that Jia Xichun, who grew up in Rongguo Mansion, had to return to her parents' home the day after her wedding, although it was the face of King Zhongxiao that was lost, it was more of a loss of face for Jia Zheng's family.

No one dared to slander him or make fun of him in front of Jia Rong.

If Jia Rong doesn't feel ashamed, then the one who is ashamed is Jia Baoyu.

In the next few days, Jia Rong was busy delivering babies for Jia Yingchun and Jia Yuanchun and had no time to care about things outside.

The capital city soon enjoyed peace for more than half a month.

Just when everyone had forgotten the unpleasant things and the girls' poetry club was in full swing, Jia Rong was also curing patients in the women's courtyard.

That day, when I was explaining pregnancy precautions to a mother and daughter, my secretary Zhen Ernai walked in quickly.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has summoned you to the palace immediately. The Prince of Dai has contracted the terrible disease of smallpox. Hundreds of people in the Prince of Dai's mansion have contracted smallpox."

Jia Rong said disdainfully: "What does that have to do with me? I can't cure smallpox."

Jia Rong really didn't know how to treat smallpox, but the emperor and the empress were lucky and survived thanks to various medicinal herbs and scientific protection methods.

Second Wife Zhen walked into the office, stood beside Jia Rong and said anxiously: "Then go to the palace and tell the emperor. I have already asked someone to prepare a horse."

Jia Rong got up helplessly, and quickly stood up and said, "That's it. By the way, which king is the King of Dai? Am I not the only prince in the capital?"

The wife of the official who was treating the patient also knew that she could not continue to treat the patient today, so she stood up and explained softly: "It is the Prince of Beidai County who is far from the capital."

"Oh." Jia Rong frowned and thought about it, and suddenly he showed an even more confused and unbelievable expression.

What did I do?
(End of this chapter)