Chapter 1: The Bastard in the Red Mansion
The blue brick wall is about half a meter high. Inside the wall is a courtyard with four legs standing on the ground. The ground in the courtyard is paved with bluestone and there is no other decoration. There are three houses facing north and south, which are also built with blue bricks!
Climb up two or three steps and the hall is right in the middle!
It was called a hall, but there was just a low table and two wooden stools placed at the innermost side!
The door of the inner room on the left was open, with the coarse cloth curtain half-closed. There was also a low table and a few stools in the inner room. Near the inner position was a somewhat simple-looking wooden bed, and next to the wooden bed was a small couch.
On the wooden bed, a young man curled up in a quilt, his brows furrowed, his body struggling and twisting from time to time, looking as if he had some illness!
At some point, a chaotic and noisy sound came from outside the yard, which made the young man frown even more!
After a moment, the boy opened his eyes, but they were lifeless and filled with shock, complexity and confusion.
The young man lifted the quilt and sat up, mumbling to himself, "Jia Cong? Red Mansion?"
Yes, this young man is the illegitimate son of the eldest wife of Rongguo Mansion in Dream of Red Mansions, Jia Cong, the third son of Jia She! However, at this moment, Jia Cong has been replaced by a soul from the future.
Perhaps it was fate, the original body of this soul was also called Jia Cong. Born in an orphanage, he was also hardworking. Not only did he get into college, but he also got a well-paid job! After several years of wandering around, he finally saved some money. It happened that two sisters from the orphanage also got into college, so he thought about taking the money back, so that the two sisters would not have to struggle for a living like him, and secondly, it would also reduce the worries of Aunt Wang, the director of the orphanage.
Good fortune never comes in pairs. It was supposed to be a happy day for the family to reunite, but a drunk rascal took a fancy to his sister's color. Although Jia Cong was a "scholar", he also had some blood! Moreover, besides Aunt Wang, he was the brother present. How could he back down in such a situation?
Seeing the hooligans pulling, he immediately picked up the wine bottle and rushed towards them!
After knocking down two thugs, the one behind him pulled out a dagger and stabbed him in the chest. He fell down, and the thugs also ran away.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Fortunately, there is nothing to regret. With that money, my family can live a more comfortable life."
Just as I was thinking, I heard the wooden door outside open softly. Not long after, a little girl, about seven or eight years old, with two buns on her head, came in quietly, carrying a food box.
Seeing Jia Cong sitting on the bed, the little girl was overjoyed, "Third Master, are you well again? Do you want to eat? It just so happens that Aunt Liu made pheasant soup for the Second Master of the Second House today. Sister Ping'er helped to speak up and also served a bowl to the Third Master. It is very nourishing..."
The little girl's clever mouth was like a mechanism, and Jia Cong had no time to interrupt.
Memories surged in his mind. This little girl's name was Xiao Que'er. She had been taken care of in his room since she was four or five years old. Now, she had been with him for more than three years.
There is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children. Although he is the eldest master's son, Jia Cong has no sense of existence in the mansion! Jia Cong has no memories of his childhood. He only heard from others that his mother was originally a beautiful prostitute on a flower boat. This beautiful prostitute was favored by Jia She, bought back to the mansion, and then became pregnant.
After giving birth to Jia Cong, the beautiful prostitute died!
When Jia Cong had memories, he lived in this remote courtyard. He was first taken care of by a woman named Zhang. After she passed away three years ago, the four or five-year-old Xiao Que'er was assigned to live in his room.
Although Xiao Que'er was young, he was very skillful and tidied up the room inside and outside. However, following a master like him who had no sense of existence, he naturally had no status in the mansion. On weekdays, he was almost the lowest in the mansion in terms of food, clothing and daily necessities.
The Aunt Liu she mentioned was the head chef in the mansion. There was no separate kitchen in Jia Cong's courtyard, and the daily meals were brought back by the little maid from the kitchen.
The second master of the second house, needless to say, is the treasure of the mansion, Jia Baoyu! As for Ping'er, she is the dowry maid of Wang Xifeng, the wife of Jia Lian, the elder brother of Jia Cong.
As she spoke, Xiao Que'er took out the food from the food box and placed it on the low table. Two plates of side dishes, two small bowls of steamed rice, and in the middle was a bowl of pheasant soup with oil floating in it.
Looking at the messy clothes on the little girl , Jia Cong sighed in his heart and rubbed Xiao Que'er's head with his palm, "Have you been bullied again?"
The Jia family is a stately family, so the rules are naturally very strict. But these servants are the most aggressive! Even for his master, some old maids dare to mock him in person, not to mention his maids. Although he rarely goes out, he knows that many maids and old women bully others by taking advantage of their power. This little girl has been wronged a lot since she followed him.
Even though the little girl said it simply, there must have been some arguments about this bowl of soup. Perhaps Ping'er couldn't stand it anymore and just said something to help. Otherwise, with Jia Cong's position, how could he afford such luxury?
The little girl's face darkened and tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced them back and shook her head.
"Third Master, Xiao Que'er has never been bullied! Third Master, eat quickly, or it will get cold soon!"
Jia Cong did not say much. Since he came to this world, he would naturally change his situation! Even if it was not for other reasons, just to vent his anger for this poor little girl, he had to make a name for himself. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of time?
He walked forward and sat on a low stool, picked up a bowl of steamed rice and ate while saying, "Third Master has just recovered, so he is not suitable for eating anything greasy. Let Xiao Que'er drink this soup!"
"Ah?" Xiao Que'er pursed her lips, "Isn't it said that this soup is the most nourishing?"
Jia Cong raised his eyebrows, "Why? You still don't believe what Third Master said? Or do you want Third Master to stay in bed for another two days!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Que'er shook her head and waved her hands in panic!
"Eat quickly, and talk to the Third Master after you're done!" Jia Cong pushed the soup in front of Xiao Que'er. Seeing that Jia Cong's expression did not seem fake, the little girl swallowed her saliva immediately, then carefully picked up the bowl and took a sip.
Instantly, the rich aroma filled the taste buds, making the little girl squint her eyes in satisfaction!
Although the food was simple, the master and servant ate it with relish. After about two quarters of an hour, all the dishes on the table were eaten up!
The little bird burped loudly, but quickly covered its beak with its little fist.
Seeing the funny look on the little girl's face, Jia Cong's confusion was unconsciously reduced a lot, and a smile appeared on his face!
