I have a role in the heavens

Chapter 17: Jia Chang pities the poor and enjoys wine and meat in a rich family

Jia Chang walked in front, slowing down so that Grandma Liu and Ban'er could keep up with him. The three of them entered the second gate of Rongguo Mansion, passed through the hanging flower gate, and followed the mountain corridor until they reached Jia Mu's Courtyard. , and then entered the Rongqing Hall amidst the fawning greetings of several pretty girls.

At this time, the room was full of people, including Li Wan, Wang Xifeng, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and Sanchun. Finally, of course, there was the Phoenix Egg Jia Baoyu, who was lying among a group of girls, with a coveted face and a bright smile. He was like a anthomaniac.

Lin Daiyu's face was full of indifference, but Jia Baoyu seemed not to notice it, and kept moving towards her, staring directly at Lin Daiyu, which made her angry, but because of Jia Mu's Because of face, I couldn't say anything, I could only pretend not to see him and ignore him.

Jia Chang opened the door curtain and walked in. The room was very warm and filled with the fragrance of various cosmetics and powders. Jia Chang was a little uncomfortable and his nose twitched slightly. Then he came to the middle and stood there, facing Jia Chang who was sitting on the couch above. Mother bowed and said greetings.

"I've met my grandmother, old lady Ann!"

Mother Jia looked at the grandson who was now the most promising of the Jia family, with a kind smile on her face. Seeing that his clothes were thin, she quickly asked.

"Why don't you pay attention to your body? You will suffer when you get old. The old prince was also like this. He thought he was strong and strong and didn't take it seriously. Later, he left a lot of diseases and made it very difficult every winter! "

Jia Chang nodded. When his cultivation reached his level, he would have been protected from the cold and heat for a long time. But Jia Mu had good intentions. He just listened and wouldn't be impatient just for a few caring nags.

When Lin Daiyu saw Jia Chang, her eyes lit up and her eyes moved slightly. She saw Grandma Liu following Jia Chang, and a flash of curiosity flashed across her eyes.

"Who is this old woman? Why is she wearing Brother Chang's cloak? Could it be that she is an elder of the Jia family?"

At this time, Jia Mu also noticed the somewhat nervous Grandma Liu. Seeing that she was as old as herself, she quickly asked.

"Brother Chang, who is this person behind you? I looked at him, but why have I never seen him before?!"

Jia Chang turned aside to let Grandma Liu out, looked at Wang Xifeng beside him, and said.

"Grandma, this Grandma Liu is from the same clan of the Wang family. Madam should know this!"

"When I came, I happened to encounter the door and gave her a hard time, so I brought her in!"

When Jia Chang talked about those servants, a look of anger flashed on his face, and he couldn't help but remind them.

"It's time for the slaves in the mansion to be properly groomed. They are really out of shape. They are very big and the weather is freezing. They made the elderly and children wait in the corner for an unknown amount of time. They almost froze. I punished them. They have twenty boards, let them improve their memory!"

Jia's mother also looked ugly when she heard this. Grandma Liu was also a relative of the mansion after all. The slaves in the mansion did this and let outsiders think about Rongguo Mansion. They would gossip and think that Rongguo Mansion disliked the poor and loved the rich and looked down on poor relatives.

In this era, not the future generations, the concept of clan is very strong. Even if you are the emperor, you cannot deny your relatives. You still need to take care of your clan relatives, otherwise you will be criticized and criticized.

"The servants in the house are too shameless. How could they neglect your relatives? Feng Yatou, you should take care of them!"

Mother Jia looked at Wang Xifeng, who was a little stunned, and said something dissatisfied.

When Wang Xifeng heard this, she quickly responded, feeling angry at those disciples. No matter what, Grandma Liu was a relative of their Wang family. To embarrass Grandma Liu in this way was because they did not take her seriously.

"What the old lady and the Marquis said is that I will take good care of these slaves when I get back. They are becoming more and more shameless!"

Wang Xifeng was wearing a peach red flowered jacket, a chinchilla cloak carved with stone blue silk, and a bright red crepe ermine skirt. She was sitting there upright, unparalleled in beauty, with a bright smile.

Grandma Liu looked at Wang Xifeng, she had never seen such a gorgeous and gorgeous woman, she looked like the fairy in the story, she kept saying.

"I saw the fairy concubine today!"

When Wang Xifeng heard this, she laughed and felt very happy. For some reason, she felt attracted to the shabby-looking old woman in front of her and said with a smile.

"My relatives don't move around much and are all estranged. I have never met them, but looking at your kind face, it feels like I have seen you before."

When Jia Chang heard this, he glanced at Jia Baoyu with a strange expression, remembering his words that I had seen this sister before.

"I have seen this grandma before!"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Daiyu suddenly laughed and rolled her eyes at Jia Chang, as if she thought he was making fun of her.

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter and looked at Jia Baoyu who was standing aside. Everyone was present when Jia Baoyu met Lin Daiyu for the first time that day.

Only Xue Baochai didn't know the reason and was confused. He looked at Yingchun beside him and asked in a low voice the reason. Yingchun lowered his head and explained a few words. Xue Baochai also showed a faint smile and looked at Lin Daiyu playfully, making her face slightly red and a little embarrassed.

Wang Xifeng stopped smiling, looked at Grandma Liu, and said with a kind expression.

"Relatives should move around more. You know, they say you hate us and don't want to come often; you don't know, you are a villain, but you just treat us like no one in our eyes!"

A smile appeared on Grandma Liu's face, and she spoke with some caution.

"Our family is in a difficult situation and we can't afford to walk. When we come here, we don't even have a slap in the mouth for our aunt. Even the housekeepers don't look like it."

Wang Xifeng is a well-rounded person. In front of Jia Mu and others, he will naturally not dislike Grandma Liu and said unhappily.

"As the saying goes, there are three poor relatives in the imperial court, let alone you and me! What you say makes no sense!"

"What my aunt said is that I can't speak, so I'm too worried!"

Grandma Liu is an old woman, so she naturally realized that Wang Xifeng was speaking politely, but since they said so, she could only continue. After all, she was here to catch the autumn wind, and her family was waiting for money to survive the winter.

Grandma Liu pulled her grandson Baner over and said pitifully.

"I brought your nephew here today for no other reason than because his wife and I are at home and don't even have anything to eat. Now that it's cold again, the more I think about it, the less hope I have, so I have no choice but to bring your nephew." Go ahead and you’ll be here again.”

Grandma Liu scolded her companion again, wanting him to say what she had told him.

"How did your father teach you at home? Why did you send us here?"

The companion is only four or five years old now. She still doesn't remember what Grandma Liu taught her before. She looks at Grandma Liu with a blank look on her face, which makes her a little angry.

Jia Chang looked at the humble Grandma Liu and felt unbearable, all because he was trying to make a living. If he hadn't really encountered difficulties, who would be willing to be looked down upon and come to Rongguo Mansion to fight the autumn breeze with a look of shame. He pondered for a moment and then spoke.

"Grandma came from outside Shenjing City. She hasn't eaten yet, right?!"

Grandma Liu nodded sheepishly. She had a very good impression of Jia Chang. This noble man was different and could be respected in his eyes, which even Wang Xifeng did not see.

"If you rush here early in the morning, you won't have time to eat!"

Jia Chang smiled, turned to look at Jia Mu sitting above, and said.

"It just so happens that I haven't eaten today. If grandma is willing to show mercy, please let me and grandma have a meal at your place!"

"Grandma and grandma are considered the same age, so it's good to chat about family life!"

Jia Mu laughed when she heard this, patted her leg and joked.

"Today, the sun is coming out in the west. In the past, I would leave you to eat, but you wouldn't eat. Today, you are begging for food. I won't give you food. I will only invite my relatives to eat!"

Having said this, Jia Mu looked at Grandma Liu again and asked.

"Old relative, how old are you this year?"

Grandma Liu knew that this was the old lady of Rongguo Mansion, so she didn't dare to neglect him and replied quickly.

"I'm seventy-five this year."

"You're so old, but you're still so strong. He's several years older than me. I don't know why I can't move even at this old age."

Mother Jia looked at Grandma Liu with envy and said to everyone.

Grandma Liu smiled. She was a farmer and had to work every day. Her body was naturally strong. It would be impossible for her to be as pampered as Jia Mu.

"We are born to suffer, and the old lady is born to enjoy happiness. If we were like this, no one would do the farming work."

Jia Mu smiled. The words sounded comfortable and she continued to ask.

"Are your eyes and teeth okay?"

"Everything is fine. It's just that the left molar has moved this year."

"I'm old and useless. My eyesight is blurred, my ears are deaf, and my memory is gone. I don't even remember you old relatives. When my relatives come, I'm afraid that people will laugh at me, and I won't. Just eat a few bites to keep it going, take a nap, and joke with these grandsons and granddaughters when you're bored, and that's it."

"This is the old lady's blessing. We can't even think about it!"

Jia Mu shook her head. As people get older, good health is more important than anything else, and sighed.

"What blessing? He's just an old loser."

Having said this, Jia Mu gave instructions to the maid Yuanyang who was waiting at the side.

"Go and prepare the food quickly, lest this hozen really starves to death!"

Mother Jia glanced at Jia Chang in annoyance and smiled brightly. She wished Jia Chang would come to her place to eat more often. After all, Jia Chang was the most promising grandson in Rongguo Mansion and the pillar of the Jia family in the future.

At this time, Jia Chang found a place to sit down, and Grandma Liu also sat down next to Jia Mu. As for Ban'er, Yuanyang grabbed some fruits for him and asked Xiao Yao'er to go out to play with him.

The maid served tea, and Grandma Liu took a sip. Then she talked to Jia Mu about some things she had seen and heard in the countryside, which she had never heard of before, and she was very interested.

The girls in the mansion and Jia Baoyu had never heard of these things before, and they were very fascinated. Everyone looked at the old country woman and listened to her words.

"There is an old woman in the east of Zhuangzi who is over ninety years old. She eats fast and chants Buddha's name every day. Unexpectedly, she was moved by Guanyin Bodhisattva. She came to her dream at night and said, "You are so pious. You should have been the last to be the next in line. Now you have become the Jade Emperor." I’ll give you a grandson. It turns out that this old woman only had one son, and this son was only one son. She finally raised her until she died at the age of seventeen or eighteen, crying like something. Then she raised another one, and he was only thirteen or fourteen years old this year. , as young as a snowball, and extremely intelligent. This shows that these gods and Buddhas exist."

In the Rongguo Mansion, Jia's mother believed in Buddhism, not to mention Mrs. Wang. She chanted sutras and ate fasting all day long. Under their influence, the younger girls also believed in Buddhism to some extent. In the end, Xichun gave up the world of mortal life and resolutely became a monk. It is revealed that the spring scenery does not last long, and the clothes suddenly change from the makeup of the past. Poor embroidered household girl, lying alone next to the ancient Buddha with a green lantern.

Only Jia Chang looked calm and was just tasting tea. He had never experienced anything. The new things Grandma Liu said were just childish for him.

At this time, Yuanyang had already led the people to arrange the decorations neatly. There were two couches on the left and right, both covered with brocade rong mat. In front of each couch there were two carved lacquer tables, some in Begonia style, some in Plum Blossom style, and some in Lotus leaf style. There are sunflower-style ones, square ones, and round ones, and the styles are different. One has a stove bottle and a storage box on it; the other is empty, ready to put people's favorite food.

On the two couches and four tables above, Jia Mu and Jia Chang sat down, and the rest were on a chair and a table. To the east was Grandma Liu, and below Grandma Liu were Li Wan, Wang Xifeng and others. To the west are Xue Baochai and Lin Daiyu, welcoming the spring, exploring the spring, and cherishing the spring. They go down one by one, with Baoyu at the end. Each person has a black silver foreign chisel self-pouring pot and a brocade enamel cup.

Although Jia Chang was young, he had a high status. He actually sat at the top with Jia Mu. Grandma Liu was surprised and couldn't help but speak.

"I'm confused to say the least. Thanks to this young master today, I still don't know who he is?"

When Jia Mu heard this, her face showed pride and she said with a smile.

"This is my little grandson, the fourth eldest, with a single name of Chang!"

"Speaking of which, you may have heard of his reputation!"

Mother Jia gave up and looked at Grandma Liu with a smile on her face.

Grandma Liu thought for a while, but she really had never heard of the name Jia Chang, so she quickly said.

"Country people have little knowledge. It's because I am so ignorant that I have never heard of it."

Jia Mu laughed and said proudly.

"My grandson is pretty good at what he does. He joined the army when he was young, went to the north and fought several victorious battles. He received a reward from the emperor and is now the Marquis of Wu'an!"

"You may not have heard of the name, but have you heard of Marquis Wu An?!"

When Grandma Liu heard this, her eyes widened, she stood up in shock, and exclaimed in exaggeration.

"This young master turns out to be Marquis Wu'an. I am really blind and blind!"

"Who doesn't know the reputation of Marquis Wu'an today? He is the invincible general who came to this world as Lord Wu Quxing. He is an invincible general who is victorious in every battle. Even a country boy like me often hears this name. I didn't expect it to be the young master of my house!"

When Jia Mu heard what Grandma Liu said, her smile became even brighter. These days, Jia's mother often hears old sisters who come to the house praising Jia Chang and saying that she is proud of him.

"He is not a star king. He just won a few battles by luck!"

Although Jia Mu said this, her lips almost reached her ears. Grandma Liu could see clearly and said some complimentary words, which made Mu Jia feel more and more attracted to Grandma Liu.

Jia Chang didn't interrupt, just lowered his head and ate his food, which made Jia Mu look funny and joked.

"Why is there a famine in your Wu'anhou Mansion?"

Jia Chang stopped his chopsticks, looked up at Jia Mu, and said with a smile.

"Although my house is not well-off, it will not lead to famine. It's just that the cooks in my house are not as good as those here at my grandmother's house, so I can only make simple meals!"

Jia Mu shook her head slightly, pointed at Jia Chang, and said with a smile.

"Don't complain about poverty here. I heard what your sister-in-law Zhu said. You studied for Lan'er, but you gave several gentlemen bundles worth ten thousand taels of silver. How can you not be rich?"

When everyone heard this, they were stunned on the spot, and Grandma Liu opened her mouth wide. Oh my God, ten thousand taels of silver, that is enough for the villagers to last for several lifetimes!

"Lan'er is my nephew. For his future future, I am still willing to give up a mere ten thousand taels of silver!"

Jia Chang looked calm, lowered his head, took a sip of tea, and said lightly.

Jia Mu nodded happily, couldn't help but feel moved, and said very happily.

"That's good. As an uncle, you are willing to sacrifice money for your nephew's future. Your eldest brother Zhu is knowledgeable and will definitely be grateful to you!"

When Li Wan heard this, she stood up. She was a cautious person, but today she was very bold. She filled the wine glass, raised it, and said to Jia Chang.

"Brother Chang, my sister-in-law proposes a toast to you today. Thank you for everything you have done for Lan'er!"

After that, Jia Chang drank it all in one gulp without waiting for his reaction. It was surprising and clean. This was very different from Li Wan's usual behavior.

In today's era, etiquette is strict and Jia Zhu died young. Li Wan cannot remarry and can only be a widow and live by Jia Lan. Life is difficult. Now that he finally sees that Jia Lan has a promising future, he is naturally grateful.

Jia Chang sighed, filled a glass of wine, gestured to Li Wan, and expressed relief.

"Sister-in-law, it's not easy for you to guard Jia Lan alone. I'm just doing my best. When Lan'er is named on the gold medal list in the future, you will be able to survive your hard life!"

Jia Chang raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp, stopped talking, lowered his head and started eating again.

Lin Daiyu's eyes flickered and she looked at Jia Chang blankly. She finally understood what her father said about a man's responsibility.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Mother Jia said to Wang Xifeng.

"My mother-in-law is a relative of yours. You have to treat her well and feed her some eggplant!"

Only then did Wang Xifeng come back to her senses, secretly stunned in her heart, she was shocked by Jia Chang's luxury and generosity. Following Jia Mu's instructions, she took some eggplant and put it into Grandma Liu's mouth, and said with a smile.

"You eat eggplants every day, why don't you try to make our eggplants delicious?"

Grandma Liu chewed it a few times. It was extremely delicious and she said strangely.

"Don't kid me, if eggplant has this taste, then we don't need to grow food, just plant eggplants."

Wang Xifeng laughed loudly, teased Grandma Liu, and said.

"This is really eggplant, I won't coax you!"

Grandma Liu raised her eyebrows, showing a strange look, and asked again uncertainly.

"Really eggplant? I ate this bite for nothing. Auntie, please feed me some more. I will chew it carefully and taste it slowly."

Wang Xifeng took some more eggplant and put it into Grandma Liu's mouth. As expected, she chewed it carefully and tasted it for a long time.

"Although it has a bit of eggplant flavor, it just doesn't look like eggplant. Auntie, please tell me how to make it, and I'll eat it too."

"It's not difficult. You peel off the skin of the eggplant you just harvested, clean the flesh, cut it into dices, fry it with chicken, then add the chicken breast meat with mushrooms, new bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and five-spice dried bean curd. , all kinds of dried fruits, cut them into cubes, simmer them with chicken soup, add the sesame oil, mix with the vinegar oil, put it in a porcelain jar and seal it tightly, take it out when you want to eat, and mix it with fried chicken and melon. "

Wang Xifeng talked about the preparation method of this eggplant dish in detail, which made Grandma Liu secretly speechless. This is really extravagant, and no one in the village can make it.

"Oh my God! Where is the eggplant here? I wish I could use ten chickens to go with it, no wonder it tastes so good!"