The Overlord of the Red Mansion

Chapter 8 Marrying a Wife and a Concubine
His marriage with Jia Yuanchun soon began in October. Because they were people with the same surname, the two sides held a low-key wedding, saving several thousand taels of silver.

They didn't interact much after marriage, and their relationship with the Rongguo Mansion was still very dull, and the two families still seemed to be two different families.

During the day, Jia Yuanchun handled the affairs and business of the mansion as usual, and at night she and Jia Rong were busy making babies.

Jia Yuanchun's four maids all received a salary increase, and their monthly salary increased to two taels.

Jia Yuanchun's salary also increased from 20 taels to 30 taels.

Jia Rong went to school every day. Most of the teachers knew the test questions, and he could also get to know some scholar classmates at school.

The school's management was not strict and it was easy to take leave. Students usually thought going to brothels was a refined thing, but Jia Rong didn't like going.

Jia Rong prefers to work hard at home. Although Jia Yuanchun's four maids can also do it, in order to let Jia Yuanchun give birth to the eldest son, Jia Rong did not take the maids' bodies. At most, he provided assistance.

Every big family has its own rules, and it is better to follow the rules that should be followed.

Driven by Jia Rong's hard work, Jia Yuanchun became pregnant soon.

Jia Rong knew about this earlier than Jia Yuanchun.

Jia Rong knew that his chance had come!

That night, Jia Rong asked the maid to leave, and he sat on the bed and fooled around with Jia Yuanchun who brought him soup.

"Ma'am, sit on my lap."

Jia Rong hugged Jia Yuanchun directly.

Jia Yuanchun sat on Jia Rong's lap and whispered, "I think you can't read anymore. Let's talk on the bed."

"Okay, I'll carry you over." Jia Rong picked up Jia Yuanchun directly.

He was very strong, so it was not difficult for him to pick up this weak and sweet beauty.

Jia Yuanchun said shyly, "You are so nice to me today, you must be going to mistreat me again."

Jia Rong put her on the bed and said, "What are you talking about, madam? I have studied hard for you for six or seven years, and I have been busy for this family. Why can't you just listen to me and let me feel comfortable?"

Jia Yuanchun sat up and said gently, "I didn't say I couldn't. I'm here to help you. What do you want from me this time?"

"Hey!" Jia Rong helped Jia Yuanchun lie down together and covered her with a quilt. "Madam, I want to tell you two things. One is not good news, and the other is good news."

When Jia Yuanchun realized that it was not a matter between a man and a woman, she immediately said seriously, "Okay, tell me. From what I see from you, bad things may not necessarily be bad things. Good things are definitely good things!"

Jia Yuanchun found that Jia Rong's hand was around her again and he was touching her belly.

"Then I'll tell you the bad news first. I plan to take a concubine."

Jia Yuanchun had expected this, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

"It's not a bad thing. It's normal for a man to take a concubine, and I've already agreed to it."

Because her father, uncle and people of that era all had concubines, Jia Yuanchun accepted it very quickly.

"What's the good thing?"

Jia Rong was lying on his side at this time, and whispered softly in Jia Yuanchun's ear: "My wife is pregnant."

Jia Yuanchun was stunned. "Your wife is pregnant? Who is she...ah?"

Originally she thought that the woman she kept outside was pregnant, but when the words came to her lips, Jia Yuanchun suddenly looked at Jia Rong who was grinning on the side.

"I'm pregnant?" Jia Yuanchun sat up quickly. She herself didn't know this.

Jia Rong was a doctor in his previous life. He also paid attention to the healthy physical and mental development of women and was very knowledgeable.

"Yes, I know a little bit about medicine, and Madam, don't you feel anything recently?"

Jia Yuanchun quickly recalled the events of the past two months.

"I was so busy with your exams and family matters that I didn't get much rest. But... I do feel something is wrong with my body. Am I really pregnant?"

Jia Yuanchun looked at Jia Rong, happy and nervous.

Jia Rong helped her lie down and talked.

"That's right. Just take a good rest and take care of your baby. I will also find a concubine to take into the mansion. After you give birth, I think her belly will be big. Then we can have more children."

Jia Yuanchun's face flushed, and she leaned into Jia Rong's arms, "Hmm..."

The next day, Jia Yuanchun invited the doctor over again.

She was still a little worried and always wanted more affirmation.

"Congratulations, Madam! You are pregnant!" Baoqin said happily after hearing this: "Congratulations, Madam!"

Even though she knew it a long time ago, Jia Yuanchun still couldn't help but smile at this moment.

"Okay, give me some money!"

Jia Yuanchun was usually frugal and managed the household well, but now she had wasted extra money.

However, even in normal times, you should ask two more doctors to come and see the patient, so that you can be 100% sure of the pregnancy.

Now I only have to hire one doctor, so I save some money.

While his wife was pregnant, Jia Rong went to Qin Keqing's house.

Qin Keqing's father, Qin Ye, is currently the Minister of Works. He is nearly seventy years old and his wife died early.

Now, in addition to his daughter Qin Keqing, he also has a useless son.

The Qin family was short of money and did not live a wealthy life. Normally, they could not afford to marry a wealthy young man like the Jia family.

Jia Rong came to visit in person, and Qin Ye was nervous and confused.

Soon Qin Ye and the butler went out to greet them.

After seeing Jia Rong at the door, Qin Ye hurriedly asked politely: "Mr. Jia! What can I do for you?"

Jia Rong was followed by two male servants, both of whom were skilled in martial arts and were well-fed with good food and wine.

Two footmen stood there carrying a box.

Jia Rong smiled and said, "Uncle, please don't be so polite. Can you come in and have a chat?"

Qin Ye hurriedly said, "Please! My humble abode is humble and I am sorry for the poor hospitality. Please don't be so polite, Mr. Jia!"

Qin Ye had some business dealings with Jia Zheng of Rongguo Mansion, but he could not climb up the Jia family's ladder, so he really couldn't understand why the other party came here.

Jia Rong sat on a chair in the living room, looking at the simple and poor houses nearby.

Qin Ye felt very embarrassed and stood opposite, waiting nervously.

"Uncle, please take a seat. There is a happy event in my family recently. My wife is pregnant."

"Congratulations!" Qin Ye stood there and congratulated, but he still couldn't understand why this man came here. Aren't they neighbors?

Jia Rong stood up and said, "Uncle, please take a seat. To be honest, my wife is the daughter of Jia Zheng of Rongguo Mansion. Uncle, you should know my father-in-law, right?"

Qin Ye was quickly pushed down by Jia Rong and sat down. He said hurriedly, "I know this. I recognize this."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "I am planning to take a concubine, and I just heard that your uncle has a daughter who is not married yet, so I came to see you, uncle!"

After hearing this, Qin Ye finally understood why he came and a look of difficulty appeared on his face.

"This one……"

Jia Rong raised his hand, and Qin Ye saw him raise his hand and subconsciously tilted his head back.

But at this time, two servants opened a box of silver and placed it aside.

The rows of silver light quickly made Qin Ye shut his mouth.

"This is a thousand taels of silver, and underneath are silks and satins. This is not to buy a concubine. Please rest assured, uncle. I will never treat Miss Qin badly. I am sincere and come to visit you in person."

Qin Ye was embarrassed when he heard this. "To be honest, I have been looking for a good husband for my daughter since three years ago. But I don't know what happened. Every time I find a matchmaker to propose a marriage, the matchmaker gets beaten up not long after."

"The first time it happened, it was considered an accident, but after two or three times, no one dared to come here anymore."

Jia Rong showed a surprised look, "Oh? There is such a thing?"

Because he didn't want to offend such a powerful person, Qin Ye was not afraid of losing face. "I don't know which damn person always posts some obscene women's paintings on the wall in front of my house."

"I go out secretly now and don't allow my daughter to go out. I wonder if Master Rong has heard any bad rumors?"

Jia Rong quickly said in a serious tone, "Uncle, rest assured. I am the hereditary fourth-class general of Feng'en. Miss Qin is living in my house. There are people patrolling outside my house day and night. If there are scoundrels who dare to cause trouble, they will regret being born in this world!!"

"Uncle, please rest assured. I will ask someone to take care of you and will not let anyone disturb your family's peace again!"

After Qin Ye heard this, he quickly stood up and said excitedly: "Thank you, sir!"

This matter was basically settled, Jia Rong quickly said: "I wonder if I can meet Miss Qin. I have always been considerate of my family, and the family should live in harmony. If Miss Qin is unwilling, I will definitely not force it."

(End of this chapter)