Old things in the Red Chamber

Shi Taijun was getting old, and suddenly heard that Jia Zhen was locked up by the government, because he was prepared in his heart, he was not too surprised.But after a long time, the news came back that it was locked up by the clan's mansion, and Shi Taijun was frightened at that time.

What can make the clan mansion dispatch?

Shi Taijun couldn't think of the reason, so he could only ask people to go to the street to inquire. Although some news has been widely circulated in some people, when some people want to tell these gossips, they always want to Change up the characters and storyline so you don't get into trouble.

People from Rongguo Mansion went to the street to inquire around, but because their attitude was not good enough, they didn't get any useful news, but everyone knew it, and they knew it too.

Therefore, Shi Taijun who heard the news suddenly fell ill at this time, and asked someone to call Jia Amnesty back. Their mother, son and brother wanted to discuss a major matter.

This time, all the men of Rong Guofu participated in this family meeting.

There was only one key point of the meeting, and that was who would become the patriarch of the Jia family?

The person Shi Taijun preferred was his youngest son, Jia Zheng, and Jia Zheng himself was willing. Jia Baoyu and Jia Huan didn't express their opinions. Jia Baoyu didn't like this kind of thing. Lan was very happy that his grandfather became the patriarch.Jia Lian behaved in a muddleheaded manner. He slept late last night and woke up today feeling dizzy.Watching Shi Taijun's mouth open and close, it took a while before he finally regained his consciousness, thinking in his heart, if his uncle was the patriarch, what benefits could his family gain?

Jia Amnesty's mind is rather chaotic at the moment. In his view, competing for the position of patriarch is like a rebellion. It is all about restlessness and rebellion, and it is definitely not abiding by the rules.

He heard Shi Taijun's long speech. The old lady listed one, two, three, four benefits of her family members becoming patriarchs. In a word, becoming a patriarch has no disadvantages, only advantages.

Seeing that it was time to eat, Shi Taijun saw that his children and grandchildren gathered so neatly today.With a wave of his hand, let them stay and eat together.

After Jia She participated in this meeting, he kept a straight face. Jia Lian was worried that his father would not think about it and would compete with his uncle for the position of patriarch. Seeing Jia She go to the bathroom to change clothes, Jia Lian quickly chased him out.

After he chased him out, the reactions of the other people in the room were different.

Shi Taijun just snorted, knowing that the two men must have their own schemes. Jia Zheng frowned, thinking about waiting a while, and what conditions he could use to get his brother to agree.

After Jia Lian chased him out, he looked around and quickly asked his own father, "Does the master think it's appropriate to do this?"

Let Jia Amnesty say that this is a very appropriate thing to do. Jia Zhen will finish her game sooner or later, and the whole family will have no good fruit to follow him.According to what my brother said, the emperor is going to start closing the net.If he hesitates now, after a while, Jia Zhen's entire family will be sold on the street after being unlucky.

"I just ask you, tell me honestly, do you think you can be a patriarch?"

Jia Lian thought that the master really had his eye on the patriarch's position.He replied tactfully, "It doesn't matter what the son thinks, the important thing is that if the master is willing, our family will naturally not want the second master to become the patriarch."

"Whether our father and son are willing or not, do you think the old lady will listen?"

"What do you mean?"

"I just ask if you would like to be a patriarch?"

Jia Lian murmured, but seeing his expression, he was still willing.Finally, blushing, he asked Jia Amnesty, "Could it be that Master has any good ideas?"

Jia Amnesty also thought he had a good idea.

People who are a little more particular don't talk about things when eating, because they are worried about eating and talking, and the food dregs in their mouths will be sprayed out, which is not decent.Generally, when there are outsiders in the family, the whole family eats. Of course, they can say whatever they want and eat whatever they want. Only in such an atmosphere can they feel the warmth of a family.

However, in Rongguo Mansion, talking is not allowed every time during meals, so everyone eats in silence during this meal.

After eating, he brought up the fragrant tea and sent the waiters away. Shi Taijun asked his eldest son, "What do you think of what I just said?"

"The son thought about it and admired the old lady very much. It's just that the son feels that the elders and children are orderly, and all the good things in our family can't fall on the second child. What does the old lady think?"

Shi Taijun thought, sure enough.

However, she had been prepared for a long time, "You all say that I am partial, but everything I do is for our family. Tell me about how many reliable things you have done since you grew up for so many years. Son? How much have you done for our family? Over the years, it has been your brother who has been in charge of the inside and outside of the house. You have never done anything, so don't fight for this position this time. The so-called capable people work harder reason."

The juniors were not qualified to speak, but looking at Jia She's expression, they also felt that Jia She was making trouble for no reason.

"Since this is the case, I have to say some things. You guys go down, and some things I will only tell the old lady and the second child."

Jia Lian quickly stood up and retreated with his cousins ​​and nephews.

When there were only three mothers and children left in the room, Shi Taijun looked at Jia She with dissatisfaction, "Is there anything that the younger generation should not know? Could it be something confidential?"

"Isn't it just a confidential matter? Old lady, have you forgotten? Jia Zhen is entangled with people loyal to the palace, and even brought her second child closer to them. This matter is in my heart." It’s not a day, but at the beginning I wanted the old lady to separate from their East Mansion, now that I have such a good opportunity, I think my second child and I should also separate.”

Shi Taijun was really surprised at this time, the matter was beyond her control, and she also showed some gaffes at this time, "You mean to separate the two families of your brothers while I am alive, so you are not afraid of outsiders saying that you are not Support for the elderly?"

Jia Zheng also helped Shi Taijun, "The old lady is still there, there is absolutely no possibility of our brothers separating, so let's not talk about it."

"I don't mean to share wealth and wealth with you, and of course I don't want to share troubles with you. I was thinking about this a few days ago, and I have been unable to make up my mind these days. Old lady, it's not that I don't want to support you Well, it stands to reason that you should live with your eldest son after the separation. Although your son doesn’t have a lot of money, he can support his wife. I don’t worry about people gossiping about me, anyway, I’ve listened to others all my life I'm gossiping. It's better for the old lady to make up her mind earlier. "

"Don't talk about it, I don't agree to this matter. I don't live with you either. I will follow Baoyu wherever Baoyu is."

"This matter must never be brought up again..."

Jia Amnesty had some patience with Shi Taijun, but he was very impatient with Jia Zheng.

"Why can't you mention it? If you want to be the patriarch, don't you allow me to separate the family? Old lady, others don't know about it, but I still know it. Even if I'm a fool, I can figure it out. The pawn is now abolished, and those who are loyal to the palace will abandon him and use the second child instead. The things he did before can still be sophistryed in the future. If he does something in the future, it will be a certainty of treason .”

Jia Zheng wanted to speak, but Shi Taijun stopped him.

"You mean you want to save our family?" Shi Taijun could understand Jia Amnesty's plan after a little thought.Draw a clear line at this time, and when the investigation is carried out in the future, Jia She and his team can escape unharmed.

"Old lady, I only intend to save myself and my son and grandson. Don't worry about Baoyu. When the time comes to separate the family, you will live with me. Although you can't be as dignified as the wife of a country, you can save your life after all. .”

This is a multiple-choice question. Shi Taijun knew that if he turned to the elder son, he would completely abandon the younger son.If you fall on the younger son's side, don't think about living a stable life.

This is like the Jia family is going to take two roads. The first road, as long as you are willing to wait, it will definitely be a smooth road in the future.This willingness to wait is to wait for the princes in the palace to live a stable and prosperous life after they grow up.The second way is to follow the loyal palace to rebel. If you succeed, you will have a good life. If you don't succeed, you will have to go to the guillotine.

Shi Taijun is difficult to make a decision this time.Jia Zheng also understood that there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

The room fell completely silent, the three of them sat in the hall, none of them spoke, and of course, none of them wanted to take a step back.

Shi Taijun heard the big wall clock outside to tell the time ring nine times, and broke the peace by saying, "Come here first today, it's getting late, you all go back. I'll talk to you again tomorrow."

The two brothers stood up together and walked outside at the same time. The two of them did not speak all the way. After leaving Shi Taijun's yard, they turned their backs to the front at the same time.

Shi Taijun suddenly understood that the two sons had long been like strangers.She asked the mandarin duck who came to light the lamp, "Who sent the elder master and the second master away when they left?"

"Second Master was picked up by the Second Wife, and Eldest Master was sent away with a lantern by the lady from the outer courtyard." Yuanyang looked at Shi Taijun leaning tiredly on the big guide pillow, and asked Shi Taijun carefully, "Why don't the servants go and get a pill?"

Shi Taijun shook his head, "I am an old man who is sick. I am like this whether I take medicine or not. Taking medicine is just to live for two more days. Everyone of them has clever ideas now. Is there anything I don't know anymore?" It's important."

Yuanyang didn't dare to answer these words, and beat Shi Taijun's legs silently.

The big wall clock rang again, and the chime woke Shi Taijun up.She opened her eyes and saw that she was lying on the couch, covered with a cloak, and Yuanyang was making the bed for her in the bedroom.

When Yuanyang finished making the bed and came out to help her into the bedroom, Shi Taijun suddenly said to Yuanyang, "When the two brothers come back tomorrow, I won't see them. You tell the two brothers, I agree to what the old man said. It’s just that I still say that, wherever Baoyu is, I will be there.”