In the small main room in the east corridor of Rongxi Hall, Jia Zheng was sitting on the kang with a book in his hand, leaning against the east wall. Behind him was a half-worn green satin back pillow. In front of him was a kang table with books and tea sets on it. Madam Wang sat on the west side of the seat, also wearing an old green satin back cushion.
When they heard Jin Chuer's report, Madam Wang pondered for a moment and smiled."Master, what is going on in the courtyard?”
Jia Zheng stroked his beard and sighed after a long time,""We can't interfere in this matter."
It was natural for an old man to teach his son a lesson. What could others say?
Moreover, Big Brother had long been dissatisfied with this side. If he went over to persuade him now, he was afraid that it would backfire. Not only would he not be able to save Brother Lian, but he would also be beaten even more severely.
Madam Wang had already guessed this." Old Master is right. In a while, I'll get someone to send Brother Lian some blood circulation medicine.”
She observed Jia Zheng's expression and said,""In my opinion, this is a good thing."
Jia Zheng put down the book and asked,"What do you mean?"”
Lady Wang smiled and said," Since Brother Lian married Little Feng, he's been going out all day. He said he's borrowing Brother Zhen's house to study. Who knows if he's been studying?" If he was still the same as before, wouldn't he have let down your heart? Now that the First Master had taught him a lesson, it was good for him to learn well and not cause trouble outside. It was more important for him to study at home.”
Jia Zheng nodded." That's right." I also specially wrote to the father of Zhu 'er's daughter-in-law, asking him to test Lian' er's knowledge. If I don't know anything, I'll lose face.”
Madam Wang hesitated,"Master, we've watched Brother Lian grow up." We all know how he was in the past. How could he study in peace? I'm afraid he's just finding an excuse to lie to us so that he can go out for a drink.”
Jia Zheng snorted." If that's really the case, then he's been given a beating.”
Hence, Jia Zheng and the others would not come to save Jia Lian.
When they returned to the East Road Courtyard, Jia She aggressively chased after Jia Lian for two rounds before he could no longer move. He was out of breath and had two servant girls support him." Bastard, you dare to run to the sky? If you don't take a hit from me, don't call me again!"”
Although Jia Lian despised him, he could not bear the crime of being unfilial.
He finally stopped running and reluctantly took two steps forward." Master, please calm down. I know I was wrong!”
Madam Xing finally waited for the father and son to stop. She went forward and reprimanded,"Brother Lian, you don't know when to retreat. Why aren't you kneeling down for Master?"
While she was still talking, Jia She, who was in a fit of anger, panted a few times. He took the wooden stick again and shouted,"Get out of the way. I'm going to beat this unfilial son to death!”
"Ah…"
At this time, Madam Xing was still scolding Jia Lian. When she turned around, she saw a stick coming at her. It was too late to dodge.
Jia She did not expect that Madam Xing would protect Jia Lian. He, who was already so angry that he had lost his mind, simply let go and hit Madam Xing on the forehead.
Lady Xing screamed and fainted on the ground.
The surrounding servants were frightened.
A bold manservant took the opportunity to take the wooden stick while supporting Jia She. Only then did the servant girls dare to step forward and help Madam Xing to sit on a chair.
Madam Xing's forehead was bruised, and blood seeped out from her surroundings. She did not wake up for a long time.
Jia She still wasn't appeased. He pointed at Jia Lian and scolded,""How do I usually teach you a lesson? I didn't expect you to be so lawless now and implicate your mother. It's a father's fault that his son doesn't teach him. I'll kill you today so that you won't kill me in the future!”
He immediately wanted to take the stick back.
Fortunately, the manservants were also alert. They knew that hitting Madam was already a big deal and could not continue to make a fuss. He took the stick and ran away.
At first, Sister Feng only watched from the back of the hall and did not dare to go forward to stop her. It was unreasonable.
Now that Old Master had hit Madam, he lifted his skirt and walked out.
She smiled lightly at Jia Lian and hurried to Madam Xing's side, ordering the servant girls," What's with the mess? One of you go and immediately call for Imperial Physician Wang to come over and treat Madam. Shouldn't the others help Madam in to rest? They were all dead! Clean up this place!"
Sister Phoenix displayed the might of a grandmother. Everyone was like cicadas in winter. Those who called for people called for people, those who helped people up, and those who had nothing to do stood on both sides, not daring to speak.
This was the first time Jia Lian had seen Sister Feng use the means of a housekeeper. What did she mean by order and prohibition? This was it!
"Feng 'er!" He called out softly.
Sister Feng walked to Jia Lian's side and asked with concern,""Brother Lian, are you alright?"
After a while, Jia She's concubines Cui Yun and Jiao Hong also arrived. They watched from the side with trepidation.
At this moment, Jia She was also secretly regretting his decision. He held a breath in his chest. If it wasn't for this unfilial son, how could things have turned out this way?
It was all his fault!
"Jia Lian!" He shouted, and his face turned abnormally red. " Hello..." Her words suddenly stopped, and her hands were trembling.
The people around them noticed that something was wrong with Jia She. Cui Yun and Jiao Hong also panicked. If anything happened to Jia She at this time, they could not continue thinking about it. They quickly went forward to support Jia She.
"Master, take care of your body and rest for a while!”
Jia She put his hand on their shoulders and smelled their fragrance. Only then did he feel better.
"Get lost! If you don't bring back a thousand taels, don't see me!”
Jia Lian wanted to refute a few more words, but was pulled back by Sister Feng, indicating that he should not speak.
The couple left the courtyard and Jia Lian asked,""Why are you pulling me?"
Sister Phoenix laughed." You didn't notice the expression on Old Master's face just now. I was afraid that you would contradict him again. If something happened to him, it would really blow up!"”
Jia Lian laughed at himself and sighed." A thousand taels isn't a lot. Just take it as my filial piety and let him have a few more concubines!"”
"Master is so old, how can he stand it?" Feng sister spat.”She blushed as she spoke.
The two of them held hands as they walked past the east courtyard. Zhou Rui's family came up to them from the opposite side." Grandma, Madam invites you over!”
"I'm just asking about the east." I'll be right back!"
Jia Lian returned to the courtyard. It was quiet inside.
He opened the curtain and entered the western room. Ping 'er sat alone on the table in a daze.
"She's over thirteen years old, and her cardamom tips are in early February.”Jia Lian casually recited.
Ping 'er stood up and hid inside.
Jia Lian was even more puzzled." Why are you avoiding me? Where are the few of them? Why isn't there even a shadow of him?" She poured herself some tea and drank it.
Ping 'er turned around with her back facing him." Su' er just went to get something from the Grand Granny. Man 'er and Heng' er were called out by Second Miss, Third Miss, and Fourth Miss to play. I don't think they'll be back soon."”
Jia Lian laughed,"I said there were only the two of us left at home!"”
Ping 'er always stayed far away from him.
Jia Lian did not understand and frowned." What's wrong with you, girl? Did Feng 'er hit you?"
"Let me see where Feng 'er hit you," he said gently.”Her eyebrows were long and thin, and her eyes were bright and clear.
"Second Master…" Ping 'er said in a trembling voice.
"Ping 'er, where are you hurt?" Jia Lian teased.”
Ping 'er did not dare to look at him and turned her head away.
"I've been so busy lately that I forgot to care about you." Jia Lian smiled. I wonder if you're better?"
The two of them were talking in the room.
After a while, Man 'er rushed in from outside." Sister Ping' er, Sister Ping 'er, where's the string of money from last time? Eh, Second Master is here too?"
Jia Lian blocked in front of Man 'er." What do you want money for?”
Man 'er smiled." Heng' er and I will play chess with the girls. It's ten coins per game." At first, this servant won, but Heng 'er and Miss Si lost more than ten rounds of shuttlecock and lost everything.”
She kept talking and curiously saw that Ping 'er's face was red." Sister Ping' er, what's wrong?”
Ping 'er covered her face with her hands." No…nothing!”
"Then why are you blushing?" Man 'er walked forward and asked curiously. It wasn't hot inside. Did he catch a cold? I'll get you some medicine!"
"Don't make wild guesses. I'm just a little tired. I'll be fine after resting for a while."”
Man 'er was skeptical.
Jia Lian knocked Man 'er on the head." Heng' er is still waiting for your money. Hurry up and pay the bill!"”
"Oh, I know!" Man 'er made a face at Jia Lian, grabbed a string of money and ran out again.
Jia Lian lay on the couch." Bring me the book. I'll at least flip through a few pages." It might be useful to cram at the last minute.”
Ping 'er's anxious heart finally relaxed. She threw the few books on the table to him." You can look for them yourself!”
"Little hussy, I'll let you off this time!" Jia Lian picked up a random book and started reading from the middle.
Ping 'er tidied up her clothes and spat,"You call this letting go? I'll tell Grandma!"
Jia Lian only cared about reading and smiled." If you tell her, we won't have a good time. Why bother?" You're harming others and yourself."
"Second Master, Second Master, bad news!"
The reckless Man 'er barged in again.
Jia Lian threw the book away and said angrily,"Man 'er, why are you so noisy?" Are you deliberately not letting me read? If I can't get an official rank, it's your fault! Man 'er, Man' er, your name is really not wrong.”
Man 'er pulled Jia Lian away in a panic." Master can't take it anymore." The courtyard in the east is in a mess. Let's go and take a look!”
"What?" Jia Lian jumped up and hurried out.
When he arrived, there was only Lady Xing and the two young aunts in the room. Sister Feng and a few old women were waiting outside.
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