Detective in the Red Chamber

Now that she knew that he might revert to his old ways one day, how could she easily reconcile with him?

Ping'er couldn't help but secretly sighed.

Wang Xifeng's performance fully proves that no matter how shrewd and capable a woman is, she will inevitably become indecisive in the relationship between husband and wife-of course, the premise is that she has not found another emotional sustenance.

"correct."

With Ping'er's support, Wang Xifeng got up, let her carefully wipe every pore on her body with a dry towel, and supported the bedpost, sighed, "A 23-year-old from a fourth-rank real job, even a grandson who is protected by his father and grandfather , I'm afraid not many will get such an honor—it seems that the Sun family is really about to rise."

As soon as Sun Shaozong came back from Jinmen Mansion yesterday, he got the order in a blink of an eye. Unsurprisingly, he was promoted to Zhili Inspector Zuo Counselor.

It's nothing more than an official position, what's rare is that he is so young, and it's purely due to accumulated merits, not from the shadow of his ancestors.

Wang Xifeng just sighed, but Ping'er felt honored in his heart, thinking that such a great man who was famous in the capital had a secret affair with him, he couldn't help feeling a little lost for a while.

"ah!"

Wang Xifeng suddenly let out a soft cry, patted Ping'er's little hand away, and said angrily, "Where did you rub it?!"

As she said that, she pushed Ping'er again, and said, "Go, bring me my colorful bijia. When I stop, I feel a little cold."

Only then did Ping'er come to his senses, and hastily turned around to get his clothes, taking advantage of the opportunity to hide the blushing on his face.

Waiting for Wang Xifeng to get fully dressed, she heard her lower her voice and said, "Tomorrow, you can send that gift to your aunt, and by the way, find a chance to ask Sun Jia Erlang to see if the money in Nanbian'er's account can be divided first at the end of the year." Once red."

She mentioned Sun Shaozong early in the morning because of the news from Nanbian a few days ago, saying that in less than two months, the capital of the Sun family's 10 taels of silver had nearly doubled!

Originally, the two families had already agreed that the money earned in the first year would be withheld and used as capital for revolving interest.

But seeing how lucrative this unsold business is, Wang Xifeng's hands are getting tighter day by day. How can she be patient and wait until the next year to pay dividends?

Ping'er was about to respond obediently, but saw the door parted to the left and a soft voice came in, "Isn't this something that was rewarded by the palace a few days ago? What are you going to do with it?"

Following the voice, Jia Lian was mixed with a strong fragrance, and Shi Shiran entered the room, holding a square gift box in his hand, which was exactly the one that Ping'er had brought early in the morning.

"Isn't it going to be August [-]th soon?"

Wang Xifeng was not panicked at all, she held out her handkerchief and pointed at the gift box, and said helplessly, "Second sister sent a lot of presents a while ago, although they were all intercepted by our master and wife, but I'm not good at being a sister-in-law." Didn't say anything at all?"

"The family is struggling right now, so we can only make up for it with the gifts from the palace."

Although the two couples had already rebuilt the old one, Wang Xifeng dared not let Jia Lian know about the private transaction with Sun Shaozong—and besides, if he really wanted to let him know, wouldn't the money be wasted again?

But when Jia Lian heard this, he still raised his eyebrows and asked, "So, are you going to send something to the Sun family?"

Without waiting for Wang Xifeng to respond, he said again, "Since that's the case, add a gift to Sun Jia Erlang, and congratulate him on his promotion."

As soon as these words came out, Wang Xifeng's master and servant couldn't help being a little stunned - he made a fool of himself in front of Sun Shaozong twice, didn't he already hate Sun Shaozong to the bone?Why do you suddenly want to give gifts again to congratulate Sun Shaozong on his promotion?

Seeing that both of them were staring at him in a daze, Jia Lian had a strange blush on his face, stomped his feet and said angrily, "What's the matter? It was you who persuaded me and the most precious ones at the beginning, but now I take the initiative to show my favor to Sun Erlang. Are you not happy?!"

His stomping and coquettish appearance was actually three points more coquettish than that of a woman, which made Wang Xifeng more and more dazed.

But Ping'er has long since gotten used to the eccentricity. In recent days, apart from being restrained in front of Wang Xifeng, she has seen Jia Liansu's "smoky and charming" appearance a lot.

So he hurriedly distinguished for Wang Xifeng, "Second Master misunderstood, if you want to get rid of the old feud with the Sun family, it's too late for grandma to be happy, how could you not be happy?"

"Isn't it!"

Wang Xifeng also came to his senses at this time, and hurriedly ordered, "Ping'er, hurry up and take out that 'Golden Bell Glazed Pagoda', and send it to Sun's house tomorrow under the name of the second master!"

Chapter 470 Mid-Autumn Festival Approaching [Part [-]]

It's almost Mid-Autumn Festival.

Yuanyang's mood is very complicated.

Originally relying on the support of the eldest wife and the aura of the number one maid in the Rongguo Mansion, she quickly opened up the situation in the Sun family, and even the tricky and weird prickly head like Siqi was suppressed by her and lost his temper.

Seeing that the situation is very good, who would have imagined that the situation will be fine again, and there will be troubles again.

When planting flowers that day, the second master pinched her ankle and sized her up, which attracted many people's attention. Although it was proved afterwards that the second master was indeed investigating the case and did not intend to tease her——but later The gossip and gossip in the house continued unabated, which made Yuanyang extremely annoyed, but couldn't get angry again.

If Sun Shaozong, like Jia She, blatantly harassed her, relying on Yuanyang's always staunch temperament, this matter would be easy.

But Sun Shaozong didn't intend to flirt, but he found important clues in the process of investigating the case, and he got carried away for a while--if there is a quarrel just because of this, it would seem like a big fuss.

But those gossips and gossips can't just be left alone, can they?

Yuanyang sighed depressedly, and was about to cheer up again and continue to check the money for the big purchase of the Mid-Autumn Festival, when she saw the embroidered oranges coming in from the outside, and said with a smile, "Sister, throw away this trouble first, Sister Ping'er just brought the second grandma Come here in return, and I'm making a fuss about talking to you right now!"

Back then in the Rongguo Mansion, the best friends with Yuanyang were Ping'er and Xiren, so when they heard that Ping'er had arrived, Yuanyang simply tidied up the account books, straightened her temples in front of the bronze mirror, and followed the embroidery Tangerine arrived in the yard.

Coincidentally, Ping'er was also coming out of Jia Yingchun's house, and after a couple of encounters, they stuck together like honey, and they couldn't stop talking about themselves and saying goodbye.

In the end, Yuanyang noticed that the little maid behind Ping'er was holding a slender box, so she stopped talking and asked in surprise, "Who is this for, why did you take it out of the house?"

Looking at the box, it is not something that can be exchanged between maids, but if it is a gift for the master, it should be handed over to Jia Yingchun together.

"It's a congratulatory gift from my second master to Sun Shenyi."

While talking, Ping'er went along with the flow to ask for the gift, and said apologetically, "It was supposed to be given to my aunt, but the second master had a few words, and I asked my servants to explain clearly in person. I'm afraid I'll ask you to take me to see it Master Sun."

In the eyes of others, she went with Yuanyang to avoid suspicion.

But Yuanyang is very clear about the personal relationship between the two, especially when he remembered that he had joked at the beginning that he was going to stand guard for the two, Yuanyang couldn't help but jump wildly in his heart, and secretly asked Ping'er to call him over, could it be true? want……

Fortunately, she is also a city man, knowing that she must not show any signs in front of others, so she clutched the handkerchief tightly in her sleeve, pretending to be relaxed and said with a smile, "It's a little big, please tell me what's wrong." ?”

After speaking, he explained to Xiuju again, then twisted the willow slender waist, and took Ping'er to the Xikuayuan where Sun Shaozong was.

It's just that she didn't go far, Yuanyang's footsteps seemed to be slow, and she finally reached the vicinity of Xikua courtyard, but she stopped far away, and lowered her voice and said, "There are many people in that courtyard, so don't mess around. "

Ping'er had just seen the mandarin duck walking slower and slower, and had already guessed what she was worried about. Hearing this, he reached out and poked his finger on the mandarin duck's forehead, and said amusedly, "Who do you think I am? The blue sky is bright and the sun is bright, where is it?" Dare to act nonsense? I am looking for Mr. Sun because I really have something serious to tell."

Thinking about Ping'er's usual temperament, she is indeed the most stable - so when she first found out that she was stealing, Yuanyang couldn't believe her eyes.

Yuanyang breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to get up and go on the road again, but suddenly someone laughed from the sidelines, "Since we have serious business, let's find a quiet place, so as not to be overheard by others."

The two girls were startled, and followed the prestige, and saw a burly figure turning from behind the weeping willow, but who else could it be if it wasn't Sun Shaozong?

But it turned out that Sun Shaozong heard that Ping'er came to the door, and knew that Jiangnan had just delivered the account book a few days ago. He guessed that Wang Xifeng sent Ping'er over and must have something to discuss with him, so he waited outside first.

"Second Master."

"Master Sun."

The two women hurriedly stepped forward to salute, but one called sweetly, while the other's voice trembled slightly.

Sun Shaozong didn't answer, he just waved his hand and walked into a courtyard with lush flowers and plants on the left.

Ping'er followed without hesitation, and although Yuanyang was also rubbing forward step by step, the two long legs wrapped in the hem of the skirt were limp and unable to exert any strength.

And every time he took a step, the ankle of his left foot felt faintly hot, as if it was tightly locked by someone again, holding it in his hand to observe carefully.

Hesitating like this, seeing the distance between the two people in front gradually, Yuanyang gritted his silver teeth, and was about to quicken his pace, but saw Sun Shaozong turned around and smiled and said, "Please wait here for a while, Miss Yuanyang, let me and Ping'er Say a few words of your own."

Before he finished speaking, he blatantly took Ping'er's little hand, and dragged her into the grape trellis in the corner of the courtyard——Look at Ping'er's obedient appearance, but why care about the clear sky and bright sun?

And the one who was pulling was obviously Ping'er's Rou Yi, but the mandarin duck seemed to be pinched by someone, her head was red and her brain was full, and she gasped for no reason.

After a while, she covered her chest with her heart, looked back nervously, and after making sure that there was no one else around, she was still uneasy, so she gritted her teeth and simply hid in the bushes by the side of the road.

But after hiding it well, Yuanyang felt that something was wrong. If she was found in the middle of the road, she could try her best to explain it; but right now, if someone sees her hiding her head and showing her tail, she might not be able to wash it off even if she jumps into the Yellow River up.

But when it comes to guarding in the middle of the road, Yuanyang really can't muster up the courage. After hesitating for a long time in the bushes, she suddenly became angry-it was obvious that Ping'er had an affair with the second master, how could it be possible? It's me who is in a dilemma?

Thinking of this, Yuanyang involuntarily turned her attention to the grape trellis, and in an instant, the frantic movement filled her ears.

However, in addition to the expected movement, there was also the faint movement of the iron tools rubbing against each other.

It seems to be...

Swing? !

There is a word cloud saying

The swing beats the troubled Luo Qun, and gives advice.

See the guests come in and leave with a smile, and rub the plums with hands to reflect the door.

Chapter 471 Mid-Autumn Festival Approaching [Part [-]]

In the grape trellis, the clouds scattered and the rain rested.

Sun Shaozong picked some leaves, wiped the swing frame carefully, and then hugged Ping'er and sat on it.

Seeing that Ping'er was still lost in the lingering rhyme, he helped her put together her upper body clothes, and took out the handkerchief to help her clean up the funeral.

But when the handkerchief was wiped on his body, Ping'er woke up from the trance, hurriedly held down Sun Shaozong's big hand, and said anxiously, "This kind of thing is for the slave to do by himself, how can the master's handkerchief be dirty..."

Sun Shaozong kissed her cherry lips, blocked all her remaining words, and then helped her clean up the traces without any doubt.

After tidying up properly, Sun Shaozong rolled up the filthy handkerchief and was about to put it back into his sleeve pocket, but Ping'er snatched it away and hid it in his bosom preciously. It's always inconvenient to hold this thing, so I'd better wait for the slave to clean it, and then find a chance to send it back to the master."

"to make."

Sun Shaozong nodded, and said with a pun, "I'll use it next time after you wash it off."

Ping'er became more and more ashamed, especially through the dense vines, he could vaguely see the mandarin ducks hiding in the bushes not far away—although he might not be able to see clearly, but those frantic movements just now I'm afraid it won't escape her ears.

Unable to restrain his shame, Sun Shaozong slapped his bare thighs and urged, "Put on your clothes first, so you don't catch the wind and cold again."

Only then did Ping'er hurriedly put the dress on her body, and when everything was tidied up, Sun Shaozong took her into his arms again, and said lazily, "Okay, the business has been done, and there is nothing else to do right now. Tell me all together."

Ping'er took advantage of the opportunity to lay a pillow on his chest, and said softly, "Actually, it's nothing, it's just that my second grandmother heard that she had made a lot of money, and she couldn't help herself. Discuss and see if we can share a dividend before the end of the year."

"Sure enough, it's the head...cough!"

When Sun Shaozong heard this, he wanted to say that Wang Xifeng 'has long hair but short knowledge', but since he is talking to a woman right now, it's better to use less of the map cannon.

So he pretended to clear his throat, and continued, "Your second grandma doesn't even think about it, although the timber business started in early July, Wang Taiwei's side has been buying timber since March. "

"So there are not only accumulated inventories, but also some small merchants who can't afford to pay if they don't get paid. They take the initiative to transfer their debts, so the profits are so rich."

"Although the profit in the next few months will not be less, it will never be as huge as it was at the beginning - after all, there are ways to get money, and I'm afraid it's not just our family."

"If you don't accumulate more capital quickly, so as to solicit more sources of goods in the future, the profit may decline further."

Now that Ping'er has been subdued physically and mentally, he naturally listens to what he says, like pecking a chicken with a head, and solemnly said, "I will make it clear to the second grandma when I get back, and persuade her to bear it first."

It's just that Sun Shaozong saw her so well-behaved, but felt a little inappropriate, so he pondered for a while, then shook his head and said, "With your second grandma's short-sighted and money-greedy temperament, I'm afraid she might not be able to endure it for so long—how about it, you go back That is to say, under my own arguments, I reluctantly agreed to pay a part of the bonus in advance."

Anyway, Brother Cheap just got back a sum of money from King Zhongshun, which should be enough to send Wang Xifeng off.

Ping'er obediently responded, then pointed to the gift box on the ground, and said, "This 'Golden Bell and Glazed Pagoda' is a congratulatory gift from Jia Lian to Ye, saying that he wanted to turn hostility into jade silk with Ye - at that time he was still She planned to come to the door to give gifts in person, but the second grandma stopped her because of her nonsense."

Originally, when she mentioned Jia Lian, she still called him "Second Master", but now she called Jia Lian by his name outright.

A gift from Jia Lian?

Sun Shaozong frowned and looked at the gift box, his heart turned a few times, but he couldn't figure out what Jia Lian's intention was for doing this - remember that when he went to Rongguo Mansion last month, he was still full of hostility towards him.

correct!

Recalling the scene when he went to Rongguo Mansion last time, Sun Shaozong hurriedly told Ping'er that Lin Hongyu had stolen his clothes that day, and took advantage of the situation to ask whether it was Lin Hongyu's own intention or someone's instigation.

"Xiaohong stole Grandpa's clothes?"

Ping'er was also very surprised when he heard this, and seeing that Sun Shaozong didn't seem to be joking, he thought about it and said, "If she really stole it, it probably wasn't her intention - a few days ago, this little hoof got close to Jia Lian. , I want to step up to the sky and become an aunt."

"It's just that Jia Lian suddenly restrained her temper recently, and as a result, she was put aside—but Xiao Hong still circles around Jia Lian all day, and it is estimated that this matter is probably instigated by Jia Lian."

Jia Lian sent Lin Hongyu to steal his clothes, then turned around and offered gifts to beg for peace...

What kind of medicine is sold in this gourd?

Could it be that he suffered a loss in the two confrontations, so he wanted to paralyze himself first, and then use tricks to retaliate?

In this way, he stole his clothes, could it be that he wanted to set up a frame for blame?

wrong!

Everyone heard about the loss of clothes. Even if he really planned to use the opportunity to trap himself, it would be useless.

The more I think about it, the more confusing it becomes, and it almost catches up with Wei Ruolan's case.

But right now is not the time to think carefully, the battle between Cai Cai and Ping'er just now, although it was like a storm, took less than half an hour, if it was delayed any longer, maybe it would show his feet.

So Sun Shaozong and Ping'er leaned on each other again, said some personal words, and then bid farewell to her, carrying the "Golden Bell Glazed Pagoda" sent by Jia Lian, and walked towards the gate of the garden first.

When passing by the bushes where Yuanyang was hiding, Sun Shaozong paused slightly, but he saw Yuanyang buried her head in front of her chest desperately, not daring to raise her head to look at him at all, as if she was the adulterer who had an affair.

Seeing her ostrich-like appearance, Sun Shaozong wanted to tease her a few words, but thought that it was because of Jia She's molesting that she fled to his house, so he gave up this idea and walked away without looking sideways.