Flowers on the other side [Comprehensive Red House]

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Lin Zhixiao stood in Mrs. Wang's yard for almost half a moment. Seeing that it was almost noon, he thought about it and grabbed a little girl, "Go in and report to your wife, and say that Butler Lin is going to the front."

In fact, Mrs. Wang knew that Lin Zhixiao was outside, so she was busy counting the bank notes in her hand, and after all the calculations, there were still some shortfalls—let’s give it up!Mrs. Wang made up her mind and asked Zhou Rui's family to bring a woman to carry out the two boxes of gold deposited by the Zhen family, and then asked Caiyun to pass the box and list to Lin Zhixiao.

"Steward Lin, I discussed with the master last night that my aunt's dowry will not be counted in the Lin family's property. You will bring the dowry list to the front later. These banknotes and this gold are enough."

Lin Zhixiao was a little surprised to hear that Jia Min's dowry was not included in the return.But the wife said that she had discussed with the master, and breaking off the relationship with the Lin family has nothing to do with him as a housekeeper.He hurriedly saluted Mrs. Wang, greeted a few messenger boys and some cleaning women, and carried two boxes of gold to the front yard.

Lin Zhixiao took the person away and disappeared. Mrs. Wang only felt that her eyes were dark and her blood was surging. The anxiety and aggrieved in the past few days, and even the blow of 20 years of hard work, made her almost unable to control her body. , Maintain the usual manners.Mrs. Wang wanted to lie down on the kang, maybe she didn't sleep well last night.She comforted herself that she would be fine after a night of sleep.

Mrs. Wang stood up, raised her legs and wanted to go back to the room, but she only took half a step, but her body began to shake, Caiyun and Yu Chuan'er hurried up to help.Mrs. Wang swayed a few times, and suddenly a mouthful of blood spurted out, then her legs weakened, she fell backwards, and passed out.

Zhou Rui's family led someone to lift his wife with support, put her back on the kang and lie down, and sent Caiyun to find a doctor quickly.

Jia Zheng took Lin Zhixiao to handover with the Minister of the Household Department and the principal, etc. Finally, Lin Zhixiao presented a stack of lists. Jia Zheng took it over to have a look, and handed the list to the Minister of the Household Department. , said in a stern voice: "This is my sister's dowry list, which is also registered in the government. This dowry is not included in the returned property."

Fortunately, the people in the household department didn't say much. The divorce between the Jia family and the Lin family has nothing to do with them. They just need to check the things and they can go back to deal with business.

The people from the household department took their things and left. Jia Zheng saw that the main hall was already empty, and felt empty in his heart.Jinshang, after all, isn't the Taishang the one who leaves a little room for everything, I'm afraid that after today, everyone in the capital will know that the Rongguo Mansion has been pursued by the Jinshang for the property of the Lin family.

What about the princess?Which concubine has been given extra dignity today?Not even a queen.When Jia Zheng thought about it, he was able to get the job of studying politics, which can really be said to be the most honorable thing ever given.

Jia Zheng thought about it and walked slowly to his yard.It's better to go and see Mrs. Wang. The old couple has spent most of their lives, and she has worked hard on the family affairs.

When Jia Zhengcai arrived at the courtyard gate, he saw Zhou Rui's family walking out.The faces of Zhou Rui's family were full of anxiety. When they saw Jia Zheng, they hurriedly saluted and said in a hurry: "Master, Madam fainted after vomiting blood just now, and she just woke up. The doctor who was hired from outside said that he had hurt his heart sutra, and his blood was not returning. Thinking about going to the front to find the master, to see if I can invite the imperial physician."

Jia Zheng was horrified when he heard that, apart from the occasional headache, there was nothing wrong with Mrs. Wang, so he hurriedly sent someone to ask Lin Zhixiao to invite Wang Taiyi again.

Jia Zheng saw that Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhou were guarding the medicine stove on the porch, and when they entered the room, Mrs. Wang was half lying there with a bloodless face. Baoyu stood at the end of Mrs. Wang's bed. Jia Lan and Jia Huan stood a little far behind Baoyu. While giving medicine to Mrs. Wang, Li Wan pinched the handkerchief and rubbed the medicine juice from the corner of Mrs. Wang's mouth.

After a long wait, Doctor Wang came over, diagnosed the pulse and prescribed a prescription, telling her to relax and take good care of her.

Mrs. Wang invited a doctor to extend the medicine here, and the Xue family who borrowed her was also in turmoil.Xue Pan slapped Qiu Ling on the pretext that the bath water was too hot after dinner because Qiu Ling broke him and was about to win Bao Chan.Qiu Ling served Xue Pan for three years, and she received Xue Pan's finger.Seeing that the situation was not good, he ran out, trying to hide from Xue Pan.Seeing that Qiu Ling wanted to run away, Xue Pan slammed against the door angrily, pulled the door open, chased after him naked, and beat Qiu Ling down without hesitation.Xiangling screamed and rolled down the steps, but couldn't get up.Xue Pan still didn't feel relieved, stepped forward and kicked two more times.Qiu Ling screamed, Aunt Xue heard something wrong and rushed out to scold.Xue Pan went back to his room bitterly.

Aunt Xue heard that Xue Pan was quiet, so she asked Tong Gui to go and see Qiu Ling.Tonggui went to see Qiu Ling lying on the ground, and tried to help her up, but he couldn't.Hurry up and say to Aunt Xue: "Ma'am, I'm afraid Qiu Ling is hurt and won't be able to get up."

Aunt Xue scolded Xue Pan a few words, asked the mother-in-law to take Qiu Ling back to the room with the door panel, and ordered someone to invite the doctor.

In the afternoon of the next day, the Secretary of the Household Department handed over the property of the Lin family that had been counted from the Jia family, as well as the bank notes for the Jia family to make up for the missing items, etc., and pointed to Jia Min's dowry list, explaining the whole story.Jin Shang pointed to the list and said: "I got someone to estimate the price, half of it went to the national treasury, and the other half was sent to Rong Enhou's mansion."

Without waiting for the Secretary of the Household Department to leave, he said to Cheng Yin today: "Fansen, your daughter-in-law has a lot of wealth."

Mr. Cheng bowed to Jinshanghe Hubu Shangshu, "It's all thanks to the sage and the boss for being considerate. I invite the sage and the boss to have a drink."

Hubu Shangshu sneered, "Master Cheng, is it possible that I don't know where your wine comes from?"

"Borrowing flowers to offer Buddha." Several people smiled and went to work separately.

When Cheng Yin was the only one left, he was full of regrets today: "Fansen, although Jia Zheng did not come from the imperial examination, he did a remarkable job in this class. It's a pity for the Rongguo Mansion to act like this. It’s not good to stay in the Ministry of Rites anymore.”

Cheng Yin knew Jia Zheng's character and ability, and felt sorry for Jia Zheng. "Sage, that Jia Zheng is not common, and he doesn't know soldiers, and I'm afraid that the four departments of household, engineering, military, and punishment are not competent. But looking at the Jiayu village he recommended, it is obvious that knowledgeable people need to be scrutinized, and it is not easy to enter the official department."

"Let's put it aside for now." The saint felt a little regretful, and turned to ask Jia Amnesty, "How is Enhou?"

"I'm afraid it won't be too long, the uncle of Zhou Yuanjue has been looking after at the Hou Mansion."

It's nothing more than a moment of regret for the monarchs and ministers, and more state affairs will be dealt with years ago.

In the evening, when I went up to Kunning Palace today, I said to the Empress in a dispirited manner: "Empress, I see Concubine Jia's character, behavior and manners are all respectful, and her talent and learning are quite good. Why are the Rongguo Mansion and Ningguo Mansion acting so absurdly? "

The two have been husband and wife for many years, and they have three sons and a daughter. Today, they have lived with the empress in the hidden residence for many years, and they often talk about ordinary and trivial things.

The queen smiled, "Concubine Jia is a woman. What the sage said is the behavior of the men of the second mansion, but I heard that there is something wrong with the women of the second mansion?"

Thinking about it today, there really isn't one.She smiled and said, "The girls in Jia's house are really famous."

"Saint," the queen said coquettishly, "the Jia family already has two girls in this palace."

"Okay, okay, okay, I didn't say anything. How about Concubine Shu?"

"Concubine Shu took her cousin into the palace to accompany her. She only stays in her Yong'an Palace every day and doesn't come out. If it wasn't for the day of greetings, I wouldn't be able to see her." Here, only saints can enter Yong'an Palace."

"The queen doesn't like Concubine Shu like this?"

"If everyone in the palace is like Concubine Shu, I don't know how much right and wrong is missing. Shiro, it's better for us to live lightly in the palace."

He patted the empress on the shoulder today, of course he knew that the empress would rather he be a county king than to be the empress.His being able to become a sage has nothing to do with years of keeping a low profile. He is a prince, who wouldn't want such a great position.Fu also thought that since the eldest prince came to the court to observe politics, he gradually gathered some people under his command.I don't know if it will be the same when the second prince enters the court to observe politics next year.Brothers of the same mother, the two or 30 years of scrambling for positions will not happen.

Thinking about it today, I felt more and more boring, got up and said to the queen: "There is still something ahead, you should rest earlier."

The empress often came to Kunning Palace to talk about it, and then went back to work, and she was used to it.After a few words of advice to rest early, I bid farewell to Imakami.

It was not until the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month that Jia Lian received the letter, and immediately took someone to the warehouse of the household department to collect the half of the Lin family's property on behalf of his sister.It took almost a day of work to check the list clearly and sign the checklist.The head of the household department joked with Jia Lian, "Yong Lian, if I had known about your cousin's wealth, I'm afraid a matchmaker from the capital would have broken through the threshold of the Marquis's residence."

Jia Lian smiled, "I also rely on your helpers." Tuantuan bowed, "How about going to my place to drink some cold wine at night?"

Several people smiled and raised their hands in return, "Then talk about Yonglian." The wine of the Hou Mansion is well-known, but it is expensive.At Jia Lian's invitation, all the people who worked overtime all day long were all smiling.

Jia Lian sent a servant, Long'er, "Hurry up and tell your grandma to prepare the dinner and dinner to thank you."

Long'er took people back to Hou's mansion quickly, and told Sister Feng that Jia Lian was going to invite everyone from the household department at night, and that Jia Lian had brought people to keep things behind.Seeing that it was getting late, Sister Feng hurriedly called the steward of the kitchen over to draw up the evening menu, and then called a chef from the garden to the west to help the kitchen prepare together.

When Jia Lian brought people to the Hou's mansion, Sister Feng dragged the things directly to Yingchun's yard, put them in the wing room where the nanny used to live, and put away the keys herself.

That night, Jia Lian went back to her room drunk, took out 20 taels of banknotes, and handed them to Sister Feng for Daiyu to keep.Sister Feng collected the banknotes, and Heping'er took someone to pour Jia Lian sober soup, and finally fooled Jia Lian to sleep.