The Red Mansion: From a Small Pawn to a Leader

Chapter 125 The incident came to light
Rongqing Hall is as peaceful and harmonious as ever.

There was a sound of footsteps, and Wang Xifeng came in from the moon gate of the courtyard, holding Ping'er's hand.

Zhou Ruijia followed behind with a group of wives and maids.

Wang Xifeng was a very strong-willed and face-conscious person. Even though she was pregnant and could not go out, she still planned to deal with affairs in the mansion and arranged for Ping'er to handle matters on her behalf.

As soon as she finished her confinement, she immediately started to take care of the affairs of the mansion.

On the seventh day of the seventh month, Wang Xifeng gave birth to a baby girl. With the child, her relationship with Jia Lian returned to what it was before. Moreover, because her husband's wealth and status were reflected in his heart, she became even more charming and beautiful.

At this time, Lin Zhixiao's wife called a few maids to come out of Jia Mu's room holding food boxes and carrying two boxes.

As soon as she saw Wang Xifeng, Lin Zhixiao's wife went up to her with a big smile on her face and bowed, saying, "The old lady was just talking about you, what a coincidence that you came."

"What are you doing?" Wang Xifeng smiled and looked at the maids following Lin Zhixiao's wife.

Lin Zhixiao's wife replied, "In reply to Second Madam, Miss Lin sent someone to deliver mooncakes and watermelons, and the old lady asked the eldest master to send some over."

Wang Xifeng smiled secretly. She met the housekeeper's wife of the Li family in Youshi's room. The Li family sent mooncakes and watermelons to their eldest wife separately. The Li family had a good relationship with the eldest wife.

Wang Xifeng: "Go quickly." After saying that, she walked straight to Lady Jia's room.

A burst of laughter was heard and Wang Xifeng walked in. Except for Madam Xing, all the women in the Rongguo Mansion were there. Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai had also come and were sitting there talking with Lady Jia.

When she saw Wang Xifeng coming in, Aunt Xue smiled and said, "The old lady was just reading about it. What a coincidence that you came."

Wang Xifeng smiled and walked forward to greet Lady Jia.

After some jokes, Jia's mother asked, "How is Qin?"

Wang Xifeng was silent for a moment, then replied, "I haven't seen any more illness these past few days, nor have I seen any improvement."

Grandmother Jia sighed, "It's the changing season, it's good that I don't get sick any more."

Everyone nodded.

At this time, Zhou Ruijia whispered a few words in Mrs. Wang's ear.

Mrs. Wang was startled and slowly turned her head, staring at Zhou Ruijia.

Zhou Ruijia nodded.

Mrs. Wang's eyes were shining and she was turning the rosary beads rapidly in her hands.

Wang Xifeng continued, "The other day, Prince Beijing sent a letter saying that a famous doctor had come to the palace. He has profound medical knowledge and can tell whether a person will live or die. He can introduce him to our family."

"Is that true?" Jia's mother's long eyebrows twitched inadvertently.

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Such a coincidence actually exists in the world. It seems that it is possible that Xiaorong's illness can be cured by him."

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng glanced at Aunt Xue and said, "Master Zhen told me to continue taking the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician."

Grandmother Jia nodded and said, "The most important thing to avoid when seeing a doctor is to try the medicine superficially and be half-hearted. It's not good to change the medicine after being treated by a doctor for a few days without seeing any effect."

Wang Xifeng: "Master Zhen said the same thing."

Aunt Xue smiled awkwardly.

Mrs. Wang slowed down the rotation of the rosary in her hand, then stood up and said to Grandmother Jia, "Madam, Master Baoyu's study needs to be cleaned up. I'll go and take care of it."

Grandmother Jia: "Go ahead, there's no need to come over."

Mrs. Wang replied with a "yes," and said a few words to Aunt Xue, then went out with Zhou Rui's wife.

Grandmother Jia suddenly remembered and said to Wang Xifeng, "The Li family has sent a few baskets of crabs. Tell the kitchen to steam them and prepare wine and food." She also said to Aunt Xue, "Madam, don't leave. Let's have some fun together tonight."

"Yes." Aunt Xue replied with a smile.

On the other side, Madam Wang walked out of Rongqing Hall quickly and asked, "Did you hear correctly?"

Zhou Ruijia followed closely and replied, "No doubt about it. It was a coincidence that I went to talk to Lai Shengjia and heard a roar in the hallway. I got scared and listened carefully. It turned out to be Master Zhen arguing with someone. I was also curious for a moment. There was no one around, so I leaned over to listen."

As Mrs. Wang was walking, she suddenly stopped and whispered something anxiously in Zhou Ruijia's ear.

Zhou Ruijia was shocked: "It's too dangerous. Although the Ning and Rong families have been separated for a long time, the blood relationship is still within the fifth mourning period. If the Ningguo family is convicted..."

"What are you afraid of? Uncle Baoyu is here. As long as it's not a crime of treason, there's nothing to be afraid of."

Mrs. Wang interrupted her, her eyes moving rapidly, "Besides, the old lady has a son-in-law and a grandson-in-law, both of whom are the emperor's confidants. As for the East Mansion, they have committed their own sins, and cannot blame others."

Zhou Ruijia swallowed her saliva.

Madam Wang: "When the master gets promoted, or the queen in the palace gets promoted, we will help them."

Zhou Ruijia: “This”

Mrs. Wang ignored her and hurriedly said, "Call Zhou Rui."

The sun was setting. Li Hu sat on the railing of the pavilion, leaning against the pillar. He was reading a letter, and he couldn't help laughing.

He didn't expect Bai Hongzhi to be so stingy, and he was so angry that he vomited blood.

Since they couldn't do business in the capital, they would definitely try to open a cloth shop somewhere else and then steal the cloth along the way.

Thinking of this, Li Hu became even happier. He folded the letter and put it into his sleeve.

An autumn wind blew, and the withered yellow leaves fell one after another.

Lin Daiyu was lying in Li Hu's arms, and at this moment she had fallen asleep with her head tilted on his shoulder.

Li Hu picked up the cloak beside him and gently covered Lin Daiyu with it.

Looking at Lin Daiyu's blushing face, Li Hu smiled bitterly and shook his head. He said that she should drink less in the future. If she continued like this, Fairy Crimson Pearl would become an alcoholic.

On the table nearby, there were a few jade paperweights weighing down a few pieces of ink paper, which contained poems written by Lin Daiyu.

Lin Daiyu was in a good mood and wrote several articles in one breath.

In the original novel, Lin Daiyu had a bad spleen and stomach, so she could only eat a little pork chop and dared not eat crab roe.

It’s different now. After more than half a year of conditioning, she is not only in good health, but also has a better appetite and enjoys eating.

In addition, this girl has learned to act coquettishly. Not really coquettishly, she just blinks her eyes and looks at you, looking very pitiful.

There are two ways to eat crabs: the polite way and the ungentle way. Li Hu naturally eats crabs the ungentle way, by simply breaking them with his hands, allowing Lin Daiyu to enjoy the meal to her heart's content. She took a mouthful of crab roe and a sip of liquor, and was very happy.

At this time, Amber walked over quickly and silently and whispered a few words in Li Hu's ear.

Jia Zhen came, wearing a hooded cloak in this weather, and came in through the back door, as if he was intentionally avoiding people.

Li Hu's eyes flashed. Did this old guy get into trouble? !
After thinking for a while, Li Hu whispered in Lin Daiyu's ear: "Wake up."

Lin Daiyu yawned drowsily, then opened her eyes, glanced at Amber, then leaned her head on Li Hu's shoulder and asked, "What's wrong?" Her voice was sleepy and soft.

Li Hu: "Jia Zhen is here."

Lin Daiyu was stunned for a moment before she really woke up, pushed Li Hu's hand away, and stood up.

Li Hu also stood up and straightened his clothes, saying, "It's windy, go back to the house. I'll be there when I'm done."

Lin Daiyu said obediently: "Yes, yes."

Li Hu smiled and kissed her on the forehead, then turned around and walked out.

Outside the moon gate leading to Lin Daiyu's courtyard, Jia Zhen, wearing a black satin cloak, paced back and forth anxiously, snapping his fingers constantly.

In front of the Moon Gate, two personal soldiers stood upright with swords slung over their shoulders, not moving a muscle.

Not long after, Li Hu came out.

Jia Zhen hurried over and whispered a few words in Li Hu's ear.

Li Hu's eyes flashed, and he couldn't believe it for a moment.

Jia Zhen's eyes turned red with anxiety: "It is impossible for the Emperor to inquire about Qin's condition for no reason. The one who came was the director of the Imperial Hospital and those old eunuchs. Qin and Concubine Qin look too much alike!"

Li Hu didn't say anything.

Jia Zhen: "The imperial edict to confiscate our property will probably arrive soon. The master and I have deserved the punishment, but Rong'er is innocent and she knows nothing. I will not make things difficult for you. As long as Rong'er's life can be saved and the Ningguo Mansion can be passed on, even if she is exiled to southern Xinjiang, it is fine. I beg General Li to consider my help for you." As he said this, he was about to kneel down.

Li Hu supported him with both hands: "Maybe it's not that serious!"

Jia Zhen was anxious: "When it comes to the imperial power, not to execute the whole family is a great favor from heaven."

Li Hu thought about it and asked, "What if I can't keep it?"

Jia Zhen was startled at first, then he gritted his teeth and said, "Revenge!"

Li Hu: “Who?”

"Shui Rong." Jia Zhen's teeth were clattering. "He must have been the one who told the secret."

Water soluble!

Li Hu was really shocked, but this was much simpler, after all, the emperor also disliked him.

Jia Zhen: "General Li"

Li Hu hesitated for a moment and said, "Since you say so, then okay."

"I won't talk about repaying you in the next life. This is all the banknotes I can bring with me."

Jia Zhen took out a few silver bills from his bosom and stuffed them into Li Hu's hand. Then he bowed deeply to Li Hu and turned and left.

(End of this chapter)