The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Jia Mu's birthday party didn't just start at night, but started from the moment she woke up. There are several theater troupes maintained separately in the mansion, and they have not stopped singing since they took the stage. Scenes of famous songs and plays, one after another.

I heard that at noon, a group of distinguished guests had already arrived to give gifts, and the Jia family even hosted a banquet in honor of them. Only the most grand and formal birthday banquet was held in the evening. Chen Heng didn't understand the rules of a wealthy family. Looking around, most of the people who can appear tonight have some status.

From time to time outside the door, a concierge would call out the gift lists sent by the guests, saying things like, Master so-and-so gave me a pair, what pair? Some people have arrived and some have not. Chen Heng heard Lu Yingxiong's name among them. It's a pity that he went around the banquet last time and didn't see Lu Yingxiong among the guests.

Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, why are you so unlucky?

Chen Heng's position was at the center of the banquet, and Lin Ruhai was unable to come today due to something else. He is the representative of the Lin family, so it is normal for him to sit here. Just look at the people at the table with him, they are all the backbone of the kings and kings. Even Beijing Wang Shuirong sat together and met each other for the first time.

This meeting was different from the distant look at each other in the morning. It was considered a very formal meeting. Needless to say, King Shui Jing's appearance is not inferior to that of Baoyu and Jia Lian. Coupled with his demeanor and nobility, he is a man who impresses people at a glance.

The only bad thing about him is that his phoenix eyes are too narrow and narrow. When he smiles, the corners of his eyes are slightly raised, which makes people think that this person is deep-minded and a little difficult to contact.

Chen Heng was led by Jia Zheng to sit down, and Wang Shuirong of Beijing held his hands in his hands and said with a smile: Mr. Chen.

Today, I am a guest from afar, so I naturally have to consider the host's face when doing things. Chen Heng smiled modestly and returned the greeting: Your Majesty.

Unexpectedly, Shui Rong took the initiative to move his seat, stood up, sat down next to Chen Heng, and said in a warm tone: I have heard about Mr. Chen's talent for a long time, and I have always regretted not being able to make friends with him. Today I have such luck. , Mr. Chen, you don’t mind if I sit here.”

Seeing that he said it so politely, Chen Heng couldn't refuse it directly. He only glanced at Lin Jue beside him and told him to act with caution, then smiled at Shui Rong and said, Your Majesty is too praised. I have heard of your virtuous reputation for a long time.

This is not Chen Heng's lie. This water dissolver has always had a good reputation in the government and the public. If I really want to give an analogy, the person who is probably most similar to him is Prince Li Xian.

Shui Rong is young, only in his twenties. But he was a man of great integrity and good at making friends with scholars, so he had a very good reputation among officials.

The most famous example is that a few years ago, there was a candidate who was going to take the exam. Because of his reputation in the capital, he invited him to have a drink at the Prince's Mansion in Beijing. At the dinner party, it was just because I took one more look at the water-melting dancer. That night, the dancer appeared in the guest's room.

From this point of view alone, this is a very difficult person. To be honest, if anyone did this to him, Chen Heng asked himself that he would have to run away in embarrassment that night. This is not a matter of politeness or not, but rather the other party must have a motive for doing so. When word spread, he himself gained a good reputation, and the candidate who took the exam had the mark of King Beijing on his body.

The problem involved will make people shudder as long as they think about it for a moment. Compared with naked malice, false goodwill is no less harmful than the former. Chen Heng answered cautiously, but Shui Rong stretched his face and half leaned on the chair, looking like a young man who was inexperienced in the world.

It makes Mr. Chen laugh. What kind of good reputation can be spread outside? It's just that I love to have fun and never use money as money. Mr. Chen, don't mind. They say that what you hear is false. I just like to make friends. Shui Rong Playing with the ring on his thumb, he smiled and replied, And because I don't like reading, I especially like to interact with scholars.

Have you even omitted what I call myself? Chen Heng's heart tightened slightly, but he still nodded with a modest smile on his face. It's normal for a noble person like the prince to love to play. There are many people in the world who want to envy him, but they can't.

But if you can play like this and develop a reputation as a courteous corporal, that's a bit of a problem. Chen Heng thought like this. He couldn't tell. As long as he looked at Shui Xiu, he couldn't help but compare it to King Zhongshun Li An.

Both of them were very masculine, and left similar impressions on the world. When they were mentioned, they always said that Prince Qingxian was fond of fooling around. However, this water-soluble reputation is many times better than Li An's, which is scary. When it comes to the feeling of chatting, Chen Heng always feels that it is much easier to interact with such a domineering person like Li An than the King of Beijing.

Shui Rong smiled indifferently and said: I have always heard that Mr. Chen has a good calligraphy. If time passes, he will be famous for it. It just so happens that I have a new authentic work of Huang Tingjian in my house. I don't know when Mr. Chen will have it. When the time comes, wouldn’t it be fun for you and me to make tea and enjoy the treasures?”

Huang Tingjian's authentic work? Chen Heng subconsciously raised his eyebrows and was about to think of a reason to refuse. Suddenly there was a commotion outside, and guests could be seen standing up one after another like waves of wheat in the wind. The voices one after another kept saying: Master Wang and Master Lao.

Soon, Prince Teng strode in wearing a solid color cloak and gorgeous clothes. As soon as they entered, everyone in the venue stood up, including the four princes and eight princes, and lined up to salute Wang Ziteng and say hello.

Because of his arrival, Chen Heng escaped from Shui Rong, immediately led Lin Jue to his feet, and stood at the back of the crowd to perform the ceremony. After this, Jia She and Jia Zheng took Wang Ziteng and sat in the middle of the long banquet. Everyone present was dissatisfied.

Jia Zheng turned around again, trying to find Chen Heng, but found that he had already led Lin Jue to sit in an inconspicuous position. After thinking about it carefully, Jia Zheng gave up and just thought that the other party had a literati mentality and did not want to deal with a room full of nobles.

As soon as the central figure arrives, the birthday party officially begins. After this moment, it is the stage for the juniors of the Jia family. Jia She and Jia Zheng did not have to worry about worldly affairs and focused on taking care of the core figures in the circle of nobles. The person in charge of the guests inside the house is Jia Zhen, and the people in charge of the outside are Jia Lian and Jia Rong. As for Baoyu, the old lady deliberately left him in the back house today, which was a break from his busy schedule.

Halfway through the play, the wine was flowing, everyone was slightly tipsy, the opera was playing slowly, and new candles were added to the lampshades. Chen Heng replaced wine with tea and ate vigorously. Apart from anything else, the Jia family's tricks on ingredients are really unique and jaw-dropping.

The tongues of a hundred ducks are stewed into brown juice and poured over the soft tofu. Dishes like this are just appetizers that provide a refreshing effect. It’s one person at a time, everyone has a share.

Why does Chen Heng know so much about it? In the shadow of the door, there is a waiter, introducing the name and origin of the dish in a neither high nor low tone. Grandma Liu's entry into the Grand View Garden has its own reasons for being passed down through the ages.

Although the Lin family is wealthy, such luxury will never appear even if Jia Min celebrates her birthday in the future. Lin Ruhai was definitely the first to disagree with such an extravagant move. Therefore, what Lin Jue ate was also fragrant, and he couldn't help saying to Chen Heng: Brother-in-law, this dish is delicious. You should also eat some of this dish, brother-in-law.

As for his brother-in-law, Chen Heng wouldn't interfere too much other than asking him to eat slowly. In the hall, someone had already stood up and offered a toast. The atmosphere was very warm while pushing cups and changing cups.

Halfway through, Jia Zheng took Jia Zhen out to greet the guests. People outside were looking for opportunities to toast Wang Ziteng. People were coming and going, and before Jia Lian, who was finally free, had time to sit down for a moment, his follower Jia Rong had already walked past Chen Heng casually.

Because when he passed by, he kept squinting at him, and Chen Heng couldn't help but notice. Forget it, there's nothing to argue with this idiot who was cuckolded by his own father.

Jia Rong is a person who is smart but not ambitious, timid but fierce, with low self-esteem and cowardice but also a bit arrogant. It is not enough to take off the Jia surname and throw him out as cannon fodder. The tiger didn't care about the howling of the rabbit. Chen Heng ignored him, but he wanted to talk to Chen Heng.

As soon as he finished toasting with Wang Ziteng, he walked towards Chen Heng holding a wine glass. Before the people arrive, the sound comes first. Master Zhuangyuan, why don't you drink? But our family doesn't entertain you well?

In this world, many people are like Jia Rong. When you see a strong person, bend down and lift your nose. When seeing someone who thinks they are weak, they like to transfer their usual emotions onto the other person. Chen Heng sneered in his heart and said softly: The guests and hosts are having a great time, which is enough to be called a good banquet. I'm just too drunk, so I hope Brother Jia will show his respect.

Hey, the number one scholar said that politely. Jia Rong smiled and sat next to Chen Heng, We are a family now. They say that this kind of relationship, no matter how close or distant it is, breaks the bones and connects the tendons. You Here, we treat it as our own home, and if we have any requests, we can directly ask the servants to handle them.

Chen Heng smiled and said nothing, and Lin Jue beside him also put down his chopsticks. He was not familiar with Jia Rong, and he wanted to see what kind of confidence he had, daring the other party to cause trouble for his brother-in-law.

Seeing that Chen Heng didn't answer, Jia Rong still took the initiative and said: Most of the guests here today are old friends and relatives of the family for many years. How about I take Brother Chen out for a walk, as a way to recognize my relatives and toast each other with a glass of wine. , do you like it?

He said it with good intentions, but there are so many people outside and if they really want to drink it one by one, there is no need to say what the consequences will be. Chen Heng curled his lips, looked at Jia Rong, who was smiling, and said, Who should we judge our relationship with?

Are you asking knowingly? Jia Rong slapped his thigh and said with a smile: Of course it's Lin...Lin... Halfway through the words, the man got stuck in his shell and couldn't even utter a complete sentence.

Seeing him squirming for a long time, Lin Jue reminded him rather evilly: Oh, that's right. Ronger, you have to call my mother grandma. Then wouldn't my sister be my aunt?

Chen Heng chuckled and put down the tea cup. He didn't even call Jia Rong uncle, but he was embarrassed to call Jia Rong, who was over twenty-five years old. His father, Jia Zhen, is cousin to Jia Lian and Jia Baoyu. Jia Zhen calls Daiyu her cousin.

Rong'er... Chen Hengla said in a long tone, turning to Lin Jue, Nonsense, this is what you should say!

Brother-in-law said, it's my fault, my fault. Lin Jue quickly picked up his tea cup and smiled at Jia Rong, Then what should I call you?

Since this question was asked on behalf of her brother-in-law, it further embarrassed Jia Rong and made her unable to stand up. The latter laughed dryly and said, Brother, just do it yourself.

The two had a drink, but Jia Rong couldn't sit still. He quickly stood up and hid in the distance. Just like how he ran away in such embarrassment and determination when he learned that his wife Qin Keqing was having an affair with his father Jia Zhen.

Why bother? Chen Heng shook his head. He couldn't understand Jia Rong's thoughts. But he didn't know that Jia Rong's life had not been easy these years. Whenever you go out to socialize, you will be criticized by others. The private affairs of the Jia family are not well hidden. Ningguo's house is restless, and the servants in the house are constantly gossiping. The housekeeper’s mistress is not a capable person. There are hundreds of servants in the mansion, and there is always someone who spreads the word.

The affairs of the Jia family have long been a secret that cannot be revealed openly. Everyone knew it well, and they didn't dare to get married easily with the Jia family. Otherwise, do you think that with such a family background, you would be worried about finding someone to marry? Why bother marrying Sun Shaozu in Yingchun? Is it really because it’s five thousand taels? Is there anyone in the capital who can't afford this little money? But who can afford it, who dares to marry his son to the Jia family’s daughter-in-law?

Only the stone lion at the door of their house is relatively clean. Although these words came from Liu Xianglian's mouth, they were well known to everyone in the noble circle. After all, the capital is just that big, and those who are qualified to enter the capital come and go in just the same group. In a word, it's ugly, very ugly.

A Jia Rong was driven away at this end, but Baoyu came to the other end. I don't know what trick Jia Zheng used to capture the son from the back hall, and directly pushed Baoyu, who was full of squirming, embarrassed and impatient, in front of Chen Heng.

Jia Zheng took the initiative to make peace: I heard that you two brothers had some misunderstandings before. He continued with a smile, I just had a chance today. I saw that you two are about the same age, so I just had a drink and let it go. It's better to be on good terms in the future. Brother, how are you?

After saying that, Jia Zheng stared at Baoyu with his eyes. With his own father looking at him like this, Baoyu didn't dare to throw the jade away even if he wanted to. Others may not necessarily do anything to him, but his father Jia Zheng said he would beat him, and he really dared to beat him to death.

A beating at a young age is enough to make a delicate man like Baoyu remember him for a lifetime. Baoyu repeatedly weighed the difference between throwing the jade and being beaten. Finally, he picked up the wine glass and reluctantly said to Chen Heng: It was my fault for what happened in the past. But... still... please forgive me, brother.

Jia Zheng was then satisfied and turned to look at Chen Heng. As the saying goes, don't hit someone with a smiling face. Chen Heng didn't want to go out of his way to lose Jia Zheng's face. He directly picked up the wine glass and said quietly: It is normal to have some conflicts among peers. Second uncle does not need to mobilize troops.

Unlike the fierce-looking Jia Rong, Baoyu is just a useless child. They are the kind who only grow in years but not in abilities. It’s just that you don’t have to deal with these two types of people much. The former is the easiest to cause bad things, and the latter is of no use. It would be an understatement to say that the spear head looks like silver pewter.

Brother Bao wants to apologize, so just drink this cup and open it. Chen Heng extended his hand generously, acquiescing to Baoyu's intention to apologize. Regardless of whether the other party was forced or willing, there was no need for him to endure and give in. Zuo Baoyu was not his son.

Jia Zheng smiled and nodded again. It would be best if we could turn conflicts into friendship. He quickly looked at Nizi and winked at him repeatedly. Although Baoyu is his biological son, Jia Zheng does not understand Baoyu. Men of this age have the best face.

Chen Heng apologized and took advantage of his shortcomings. When Baoyu toasted again, it was difficult for him not to bend down or bow his head. Do you really want to do this? Do you really want to bend down to the thief who married Sister Lin?

Either, or... let's throw jade.

Baoyu!! Jia Zheng was a little impatient and drank softly. On the way here, he gave many instructions to his son to come over and apologize properly. It is better to dissolve enemies than to make enemies, let alone a man who has achieved the first place in the Three Yuan Dynasty.

After being drunk like this by his own father, Baoyu woke up from a dream and saw people around him casting curious glances. He thought about it and decided to deal with it quickly. Raising his hand in such a resigned manner, Baoyu touched the wine glass in Chen Heng's hand, bent down and said, Brother Xie Shi has a lot.

Chen Heng was a little surprised. He didn't expect Jia Zheng to be so intimidating to Baoyu. He simply drank a full cup, smiled at Jia Zheng and said, Second uncle, you are blessed. Brother Bao has grown up after all.

Be able to face the situation honestly, suppress your temper, and do things you don't want to do. This is often a boy's first step towards maturity. Everyone goes through it, no one is immune.

Chen Heng said it calmly, and Jia Zheng also felt the same way. The latter always felt that his son was not bad in nature, but he had been spoiled by his mother and grandmother since he was a child. Can't bear the grievance, can't stand the beating. A good man can be raised like a porcelain doll. If he is slightly dissatisfied, he will cry endlessly. I never think about what I can do for the family and share some of the burdens for the elders.

If I could really grow up, I would be satisfied. Jia Zheng said with a smile. He should be pleased. Judging from the smile on his face, he really cares about Baoyu, his only son.

But a dry look appeared on Baoyu's face, and he felt more and more noisy here. Why has Jia Zheng always forced himself to do things he doesn't like since he was a child?

This is true for reading, and the same is true for making amends to Chen Heng.

No matter what he did, he never received any praise from Jia Zheng.

Am I my father's son, or is Chen Heng his son?

The more Baoyu thought about it, the more aggrieved she became, so she just apologized and hurriedly ran away from Chen Heng. He knew that grandma was the only one in the world who truly cared about him. He would call him Baoyu, Baoyu over and over again in a soft voice. He misses his grandma and wants to find her.

Looking at Baoyu's embarrassed figure, Chen Heng narrowed his eyes slightly. No matter what, after a while, I will be released. It is estimated that when he and Daiyu come back, it is still unknown how many people will be left in this huge Rongguo Mansion.

Thinking of this, Chen Heng took another look. Seeing that the hall was full of guests, the reddish smile on Jiu Jin's head was very conspicuous under the lights. Unable to help himself, he thought of a sentence in his mind: watching him build a Zhulou, watching him entertain guests, and watching his building collapse.

Master Chen.

A somewhat familiar greeting suddenly came from my ears.

Chen Heng and Jia Zheng turned around and realized that Wang Ziteng had arrived at some point. Facing him, Chen Heng had to cheer up and deal with it carefully.

Lord Wang.

Wang Ziteng nodded while holding the wine glass, sat directly where Jia Rong had been sitting before, and motioned for Chen Heng to sit down and accompany him.

Brother-in-law, if anything happens, go and do it first.

Prince Tengdu said this, and Jia Zheng had no choice but to obey. He nodded towards Chen Heng and left.

Strangely enough, when the prince sat here, there seemed to be some open space around him. People passing by all around subconsciously avoided it, but secretly looked at this place with their eyes.

Since Chi Xing is already drinking, how about having a drink with me?

What a domineering person. After Wang Ziteng finished speaking, he had already picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

Chen Heng was not worried that the other party was here to vent his anger on Baoyu. If Baoyu was really so important, the person he would marry would not be Baochai. After drinking a cup, Chen Heng turned the bottom of the cup out and signaled himself to drink it all in one gulp.

Wang Ziteng didn't take a closer look. He just glanced at Chen Heng and said with a smile: Goodbye Shenzhou, see you today. Chi Xing is already the number one scholar who has won three yuan in a row. It's hard to explain a person's destiny.

It's all thanks to His Majesty's wise guidance that this junior is lucky enough to become a disciple of the Emperor. Chen Heng replied with a chuckle.

Wang Ziteng smiled noncommittally and said, Your Majesty is no wiser. It is only because of your own true talent and learning that you have this opportunity.

Thousand-mile horses often exist, but bole does not always exist. Chen Heng shook his head, It was His Majesty who picked me up from a group of talented and learned moves. It was not my true talent that caught His Majesty's eye.

The two of them briefly exchanged two moves. Wang Ziteng saw that the little fox was speaking impeccably, so he smiled and said: There is no need to be polite when doing things. He seemed to be in a good mood, as if he was not affected by the incident in the Maritime Department. At this moment, he still said relaxedly, It's a pity that Ru Hai acted quickly, otherwise I would have a daughter of the right age at home. If I had known today, when we first met in Shenzhou, I would have come to catch my son-in-law.

You want to marry, but I don’t dare to. Chen Heng sneered in his heart and was about to answer. Suddenly his mind woke up, and the words he was about to speak turned into an excuse in an instant, There are countless arrogant people in the world, and there are countless people who can beat me. Mr. Wang can't see it, he just looks down on him.

Wang Ziteng laughed and said: Although there are many young heroes, I am not as blessed as the sea.

The more Chen Heng listened, the more panicked he became. He already realized that the next words would be difficult to answer. Sure enough, Wang Ziteng didn't wait for his reply and continued directly: I heard that you have a close friendship with the eldest son of Marquis Baoning. Chi Xing, is this possible?

The eldest son of Marquis Baoning? Brother Su Zhao? Chen Heng's heart suddenly shook, and he already figured out Wang Ziteng's intention. I didn't expect that the things in the original text would actually fall on me. Is this the butterfly effect, or is Wang Ziteng just following the trend and taking advantage of the situation?

Did Wang Ziteng suddenly do this to ease the relationship with His Majesty? Or do you have other plans? What did he want to express when he said this to himself? To let His Majesty know? Or disintegrate the relationship between the Xin family and His Majesty?

With so many thoughts running through his mind, Chen Heng forgot to answer for a moment. It wasn't until Wang Ziteng shouted Zhixing several times that he suddenly came to his senses and replied that it was indeed the case.

I heard that this child is over twenty years old and is not yet married. I wonder if it is true or not?

Seeing that Wang Ziteng became more and more straightforward with his questions, and his moves were frank and frank. Chen Heng knew that he had fallen into a trap because he got the news today. No matter what the final result was, it was impossible for him not to convey the news to Lin Ruhai and Uncle Xin.

Chen Heng is not in a hurry to understand this. It's not scary to fall into the trap, but the scary thing is that you get messed up because of it. The key is to understand Wang Ziteng's intention.

This is Brother Xin's private matter. I don't know much about whether he already has a favorite lady. Chen Heng answered cautiously.

Hahaha. Wang Ziteng let out a hearty laugh, which made the people who secretly coveted this place confused and couldn't understand the content of their conversation. Wang Ziteng stretched out his hand, patted Chen Heng on the shoulder, and drank another drink, Then Nephew Lao Xian will inquire about this matter for me.

After saying that, he stood up directly and left Chen Heng sitting there.

This Wang Ziteng just left like this? Chen Heng was very suspicious. But he didn't even have time to think about it. Because of Wang Ziteng's actions, everyone in the room suddenly became interested in Chen Heng, and they all came up to toast and make friends.

This scene made Jia Lian extremely anxious. He was trying to find a reason to abduct Chen Heng from the house to connect with him. He and Wang Xifeng were also implicated in matters involving the Maritime Affairs Department. These snobbery people are blocking the situation one after another, so there is no chance for me to take advantage of it.

Forget it, now we can only wait and see if the lady can get this done.

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What?!

When Daiyu heard Li Wan's words, she still couldn't believe it. She once suspected that she heard it wrong. What did her good cousin-in-law think that she wanted her son to study with her husband?

The smile on Li Wan's face was still there, and he said in an unusually close way: This child has grown up. Over the years, he has been teaching the family clan school in the mansion, and he has always been taught by the Four Books. He often told me in private that if he could find a famous teacher, he would at least You can order a textbook and study it.

Li Wan was very calculating, knowing that there were not many affairs in the Hanlin Academy, and he only had three years to observe politics. I want to take this opportunity to get Jia Lan into a relationship with Chen Heng.

There was Wang Xifeng between her and Daiyu. The man looked around for a while, and when he saw Daiyu's surprised expression, he took the initiative to help her out and said, Oh, sister-in-law. Your ancestors were born in the Imperial Academy, and when it comes to their family background, your family is no different. Let, talented people emerge in large numbers.

Li Wan was a little anxious when he heard this. Well, Wang Xifeng, when I handed over the stewardship, I handed it over to you smoothly without any sloppiness. Why haven't you said a single kind word to me since today's banquet?

My ancestor is old, and other relatives... Li Wan sighed, In terms of talent and learning, how many of them can compare with my brother-in-law. He is the first person in this dynasty to win six yuan in a row. You don't I’ve read books, but I didn’t know how powerful this place is.”

Also because it was related to his son's studies, Li Wan's urgent words made Wang Xifeng's face turn red. But Li Wan still hadn't noticed it, or had already noticed it, and couldn't care less at this time. He only held up his voice and begged: Good sister, I don't dare to ask for too much. Can you help me ask my brother-in-law, just ask?

It’s no need to ask, even though my husband-in-law didn’t say it clearly. But when he heard about the person named Jia, he frowned wildly. Lin Daiyu knew the outcome of this matter, and was even more unwilling to directly make the decision and agree for Chen Heng. But if you refuse directly, you will definitely lose the face of your relatives.

After thinking a little in her heart, Lin Daiyu said: My husband is very busy with affairs, and it is difficult to have spare time. Although the way of studying is to be taught by a famous teacher with profound talents and knowledge. But compared with this, the most important thing is that the teacher can teach with all his strength without any distractions. I will ask for my sister-in-law. One sentence, but for the sake of my brother, my sister-in-law should reconsider the choice of a famous teacher.

What he said couldn't be more appropriate. It was a precautionary measure and left room for rejection. As long as today is passed and she returns home, the initiative will be in her and her husband's hands.

Wang Xifeng, who had just been humiliated, even spoke out: What Sister Lin said is absolutely correct. I heard that there is an old Jinshi in the east of the city who often recruits children from wealthy families to study at home. This old Jinshi has only learned a lot. It's also profound. Why don't you ask someone to ask him, sister-in-law?

This is why Lian Jialan took the initiative to find a way out for Li Wan.

Wang Xifeng sneered in her heart, They are all grasshoppers on the same rope. How could you get so worried that you want to flutter your wings and escape?

Li Wan was very anxious after hearing this. If he really wanted Daiyu to listen to these words, wouldn't his brother-in-law be more at ease if he refused? She was about to explain that the situation of the old Jinshi's private school was comparable to that of the Jia family.

Daiyu was already holding the wine glass and walking in the direction of Jia Min. As soon as the latter saw his daughter's smile faded, he knew that Yu'er was in trouble. Then he took the initiative to come to the rescue and asked Daiyu to come over and toast Jia Mu.

After drinking a glass of wine, Jia Min directly pulled her daughter to sit beside her. There were also many people coming to toast her today, and the conversation was indispensable in praising Lin Daiyu for marrying a good man. Jia Min felt her face light up, and she responded with a smile. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he asked his daughter about what happened just now.

Hearing Li Wan's request, Jia Min subtly turned her eyes and asked, You didn't agree for Heng'er, did you?

She knew the reason why Lin Ruhai didn't come today, and she was deeply afraid that her daughter's quick promise would put her son-in-law in a dilemma.

No. Daiyu moved her eyes and said softly, My husband told me a few days ago. There has been something going on in the court recently, and someone may come to me to inquire about it today.

Okay. Jia Min was deeply pleased. As long as the couple is of the same mind, it is better than anything else. It happened that a handkerchief that had not been seen for many years was handed over to Jia Min for a drink. She had no choice but to leave her daughter behind and take care of the foreign guests first.

It's funny, today is obviously the Jia family's birthday banquet. The excitement at Jia Min's table was a hundred times more lively than Mrs. Wang's. The guests seemed to only know Jia Min, the married daughter of the Duke, but they did not know that Mrs. Wang, the head matron, was also present, waiting for everyone to drink.

Jia Mu watched happily, her mind focused on listening to the play.

Daiyu thought deeply, and she couldn't help but think, why did her sister at home ask her to go to her husband to inquire about a person named Sun?

Is this really about Sister Yingchun?

Daiyu has a smart mind, and after falling into deep thought, she can't help but think a lot more. I raised my head again and looked at the crowd of relatives and friends. I didn’t know what to think for a moment, and my heart was particularly complicated.

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Today, not only the masters of the house are having a drink and partying. The Jia Mansion also took care of the servants waiting outside the mansion. In front of each household's carriage, servants from the Jia family came with food boxes to deliver snacks. These things are all the leftovers that were taken off the table earlier. My servant, being able to eat some of this is a blessing earned over several lifetimes.

Under the dark night, Pan Youan's mind was filled with tension and anticipation. He had been waiting for this opportunity for I don't know how many years. Finally got a chance to meet the servants of the Chen family.

He had inquired about it before coming. Today's driver is called Xinda, who is the cousin of the Lin family's son-in-law. They have always been together since childhood. He lowered his head again and thought about the snacks in the food box that he had paid a lot of money for.

Pan swallowed again and walked towards the carriage where Xinda was.

Whether it's a dragon or an insect, it's up to you.

Follow the good advice, book friends said that the additions should be changed into big chapters, but I would not change it directly without even scratching my head. I wrote 8,000 words today, and the new keyboard took off. Asking for votes, asking for monthly votes, and asking for recommendation votes. Hahahahaha.