The Agricultural Tycoon of the Red House

For two consecutive days, Jia Zheng stayed with Aunt Zhao.Mrs. Wang didn't do anything wrong, and she paid for it herself, and asked the kitchen to prepare wine and dishes and send them to Aunt Zhao's room to serve Jia Zheng.Aunt Zhao is a shallow person, she thought she was so favored by the second master, and even his wife started giving her three points of face.For a while, he was domineering, and his temper became arrogant.

Jia Zheng had been eating and drinking in Aunt Zhao's room for the past two days. Gradually seeing Aunt Zhao's temper improved, he didn't like her short-sightedness, short-sightedness, short-sightedness, and small family style, and suddenly missed the benefits of Mrs. Wang's dignity.

On this day, Jia Zheng went to Mrs. Wang's house and saw Baoyu there, her pink and pretty face nestled in Mrs. Wang's arms, very cute.Jia Zheng raised his beard and coughed twice. He sat down and received Baoyu's greeting, and asked him a few questions by the way.Baoyu was very well-behaved, and his answers were fluent, which rarely satisfied Jia Zheng once.

At this point, Jia Zheng became more and more pleasing to Mrs. Wang's eyes, and even felt that he had gone too far by treating her like that a few days ago.

Seeing that the time was right, Mrs. Wang hurriedly asked the nanny to take Baoyu away, and then she mentioned to Jia Zheng about the dinner that night, "The usual practice is not like this, and the master should know that the housekeeper's work is no longer mine. , It was that house who made up his mind. The rules were suddenly changed that day, and I didn’t inform me in advance. I really didn’t know, but the master happened to come... I can see that the life of the second house is getting more and more difficult. Zhuangzi no longer supplies us with fresh vegetables and meat, and now even the size of the dishes has to be changed. I'm afraid that one day, we, the masters and wives, won't be able to eat enough."

When Jia Zheng heard that the trouble was caused by the big room, he was so angry that he slapped the table and scolded, and then blamed Mrs. Wang for her ineffective management, which could not be resolved.

Mrs. Wang shed tears when she heard this, but she didn't say anything, just kept crying with grievances.

Jia Zhengzheng listened impatiently.

Zhou Rui's family stood up and mentioned to Jia Zheng: "Master, let the slaves talk a little bit more. If the eldest wife has made up her mind about this matter, the wife can still argue the truth, but this is a matter decided by the elder. A few days ago, the big house became more and more beautiful, and the matter of the imperial gift of snacks made a face to the old lady. It was so beautiful for a while, who would dare to go to her old man's house to complain at this time? Master, in fact, these days you are in Zhao The good food and dishes my aunt ate were all paid for by the madam from her own pocket."

When Jia Zheng heard this, he knew that he had wrongly blamed Mrs. Wang, and that he was so poor that he let his daughter-in-law pay for his meals. How shameful he was!Jia Zheng blushed with anger, and immediately told Mrs. Wang that he would settle the matter.Without further ado, he immediately set off to find Jia She for a comment.

"Big brother bullied younger brother and never asked about family affairs? Your younger brother and sister are oppressed every day with tears in their faces, and they secretly pay for my meals out of their own pockets. Where can I put my face by doing this? How can I have Rongfu outside?" The style of the second master?"

"Eat six dishes and one soup, and you still feel wronged? That's how I came here, if I can do it, you can do it too." Jia Amnesty hummed as he sipped his tea.

Seeing him like this, Jia Zheng was even angrier, and asked with a dark face: "Why, in order to challenge me, the eldest brother actually tried to 'defend the law' by himself. It is really desperate."

"Master, Second Master Lian is here."

When Jia Zheng heard that the report was over, he raised his head and saw a man in green robe slowly approaching the Rongxi Hall, handsome and graceful.Jia Zheng never liked to meddle in family affairs, and he hadn't seen Jia Lian for a month, and suddenly felt that he had grown taller, thinner and more handsome.Jia Zheng's heart sank, and suddenly he felt that the child's charm had surpassed Baoyu's, but it was not because of his looks, but because of his overall style.

Jia Lian and Jia Zheng met with a shallow ceremony, and sat down at Jia Amnesty's right hand.

Jia Amnesty finally waited for his son to arrive, and gave him a happy wink.Lian'er really got the idea, his 'thrifty action' this time will indeed cause the dissatisfaction of the second room, and the second brother really came to him to confront him.

However, Jia Amnesty couldn't play tricks on Jia Zheng, who read a lot, so when he heard that Jia Zheng was coming, he immediately sent someone to invite Jia Lian to come to the rescue.

"Second Uncle seems to be in a bad mood?" After Jia Lian took his seat, he took a sip of tea and looked up, as if he had just realized that the atmosphere in the room was awkward.

Jia Zheng glanced at Jia Lian, and said with a sneer, "Stop pretending to be ignorant here, don't you have eyes, can't you see that I'm talking to your father in the room? Why don't you stay where it's cool!"

For Jia Amnesty, it was not good for Jia Zheng to lose his temper casually, but Jia Lian was his nephew, a junior, so there was no point in throwing a face and scolding casually.

"Oh, it turns out that's the case, so I'll take my leave first. Father, I refused Zhou Shilang for you, saying that my second uncle has something to discuss with you and I can't make time." After Jia Lian finished speaking, he took a big step go to the door.

As soon as Jia Zheng heard the words Zhou Shilang, his face suddenly changed. There was only Zhou Shilang in the court, and he was his immediate boss, a well-known second-rank official!Some time ago, it was not easy for Jia Zheng to see him, but now he has come to Rongfu! ?

Jia Zheng didn't believe it, but he still wanted to confirm and asked, "You mean Minister Zhou, but Zhou Ming, Minister of Industry?"

Seeing Jia Zheng's stunned expression, Jia Lian's smile deepened, and he calmly replied, "Otherwise, who else is there, and now this court is only Zhou Shilang."

Jia Zheng's eyes widened in astonishment, "Zhou Shilang...has he come to our house?"

"I haven't come yet. I have an appointment to see you today. Seeing that the time is coming, I wanted to invite my father to meet me. But since the second uncle has something to say, your matter is the most important thing, and you will come first. Let's talk about Zhou The servant came to see me, so it doesn't matter." Jia Lian explained with a light smile.

Compared with Zhou Shilang, what I talked about is nothing at all!

Zhou Shilang actually came to see Jia Lian, but he had tried everything he could to find nowhere... This is so ironic!

Jia Zheng blushed in embarrassment, and wanted to take advantage of Jia Lian's light to meet Zhou Shilang for a while, but because of his elder status and his self-esteem, he couldn't say that.It would have been easier if he hadn't scolded Jia Lian before, but he just scolded Jia Lian just now and wanted to drive him away.

"You child, you have a distinguished guest here, and you still care about your own affairs. Your second uncle didn't say anything important to me. Walk around, I want to go with you."

Jia She quickly walked up to Jia Lian and pushed him to leave quickly.

Jia Lian cast a cold glance at Jia Zheng, smiled, and strode out the door.

Jia Amnesty followed closely.

Jia Zheng stared blankly, gritted his teeth, and rushed ahead of the two of them, "He is the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and he happens to be acquainted with me. If you don't understand how his temper offends others, what can I do to help you?" Help you."

Jia Lian and Jia Amnesty looked at each other, with ironic sneers on their lips.The father and son slowly slowed down their pace, watching Jia Zheng walk away quickly.They turned east and went to Jia Lian's residence.

Jia She is admiring the pots of blooming peonies in his son's yard with bright eyes, "It's going crazy outside now, everyone praises your 'Powder Makeup for Spring' is more beautiful than all the springs and colors, a filial son should get a pot back Honoring parents, literati and refined scholars should also get a pot to go back to appreciate fresh products, and if there is any infatuated man, they should also get a pot to give to a girl's house as a token of love."

Jia Lian smiled, since the Empress Dowager Qianqiu that day, the reputation of light pink peonies has indeed spread far and wide, and now it has become a new fashion in the aristocratic circle of the capital.

"How many pots have you sold now?" Jia She asked.

"These flowers are not for sale." Jia Lian looked at Jia Amnesty meaningfully, and was not going to give him a detailed explanation.Although Jia Amnesty said that he was a bit more serious now, he still had a lot of bad habits, and his mouth was still inept, so he couldn't tell him.

Now that these peonies are on the cusp, if he sells them with a clear price tag, wouldn't it attract people's tongues.Naturally, those who really love flowers should come to ask for it, but they couldn't ask for it. They offered to express their thanks, and Jia Lian would "send" them again.

Jia Amnesty looked at Jia Lian incomprehensibly, thought for a while, and suddenly realized: "You want to use these flowers to make friends!"

"What's the use of making favors, I can't get seeds, and I can't get land. I just want to raise money and continue to do my own business."

Jia Lian picked out two pots of peonies in full bloom and placed them on the stone table in the west of the courtyard.

Only then did Jia Zheng run over out of breath: "You...didn't you say you were going to meet Minister Zhou, why did you come here?"

Jia Lian deliberately hesitated, seemingly thinking hard, and then said with a smile: "Oh, I forgot the date, it's tomorrow."

"You—" Jia Zheng pointed at Jia Lian and wanted to scold her, but he couldn't offend her again because he still wanted to see Zhou Shilang, "Forget it, you child, you can speak more reliably in the future. Then when will he come?"

"It's time tomorrow morning." Jia Lian said.

Jia Zheng nodded, seeing the two pots of well-opened pink makeup in front of Jia Lian, his eyes suddenly froze, "This is the pink makeup that is hotly discussed in the whole city? It is really a very beautiful flower, with hundreds of burning flowers, so pretty." Pink like the face of a girl in Huaichun, beautiful, beautiful!"

Jia Lian took a blank look at Jia Zheng and couldn't stand his description.It seems that Jia Zheng has also followed suit, and is arty with those "literati".

Jia Zheng kept his eyes on the flowers, and continued, "If I can..."

"These flowers have been speculated for 500 taels outside." Jia Lian cut off the conversation.

If you want his flowers, yes, you have to pay for them.

Jia Zheng was stunned, and before he could close his mouth, his face was pale and uncertain for a long time, and then he closed his mouth embarrassingly.Does Jia Lian still want money?It's outrageous!The eldest brother, father and son are all in the eyes of money, it's so vulgar!

"Oh, I wanted to give you a pot for a long time." Jia Lian paused, and suddenly saw a smile on Jia Zheng's face, and continued, "But when I think that my second uncle has disliked me as a farmer before, these flowers are just The product of my farming, you must also dislike it, and you definitely don't want it, so I dare not give it away."

Jia Zheng's smile suddenly froze on his face, his heart fluctuated with Jia Lian's words, and he was completely shattered when he heard Jia Lian's words, and even lost his face.

At this moment, he really wanted to strangle this nephew to death.

Jia Lian didn't intend to let Jia Zheng go, and then said to him, "Speaking of which, there is one more thing, Baoyu's teacher. The teacher I found as a farmer by myself is still favored by you and my second aunt. When I went to Yangzhou, I immediately invited people to go, leaving Congdi and Huandi unattended. Okay, I said that I will find a teacher to fill it up after the next year, but so far there has been no movement. A few days ago Day or I bothered to find another one."

Jia Zheng really didn't know about Mrs. Baoyu. He had heard Mrs. Wang mention it before, but she didn't say that she had snatched it from Dafang.He has always looked down on the vulgarity of Dafang's people, but Mrs. Wang did such a thing to make trouble for her!Jia Zheng's face was completely darkened, he felt ashamed, and ran away in shame with his hands behind his back.

……

That afternoon, Jia Lian received Zhou Shilang in a low-key manner.

After admiring the peonies, Zhou Shilang asked again and again and offered expensive gifts, so he was ashamed to 'take' Jia Lian's favor, and happily got two pots of 'powder makeup' back.

Besides Jia Zheng, after returning to his room in the morning, he scolded Mrs. Wang severely for the matter of the teacher, and asked Mrs. Wang to pay two hundred silver to the big room, which was money for them to hire another teacher.Originally, the purpose of Jia Zheng's doing these things was to meet Zhou Shilang tomorrow.But after he woke up from a nap and heard that Zhou Shilang had come and left, he was furious.

It's clearly a joke!Is it tolerable or unbearable!

He must find Jia Lian to settle the account bitterly.

After Jia Zheng went out, he picked up a wooden stick on the ground and headed for Jia Lian's residence.