Chapter 103 Xiangyun's Thanks
"Because it implicated many military officers, it was just right to let the sons of each family take the lead. Although the several sons of the Jia family were still a little timid, they dared to rush forward with knives at the order of my grandson. Therefore, my grandson also gave Jia Yun, my nephew from the fifth sister-in-law's house in the back street, a small official position as a governor."
"Xiangyun thanks third brother for taking care of my two brothers!" Xiangyun stood up and saluted Jia Cong.
Jia Cong laughed loudly, "This is not like Sister Yun! However, Sister Yun should thank you. I promoted my two brothers, and it is because of Sister Yun's honor!"
Xiangyun rarely refuted, but blushed and shrank back among her sisters.
When her aunt came to her house, she told her privately that Shi Ci had sent a message to the family, not only did the two brothers get official positions, but they also received a reward of more than 1,000 taels of silver, which was definitely a timely help for the Shi family.
Xiangyun knew exactly what life was like at home, so she was really grateful to Jia Cong.
"Don't worry, old lady. I know what's going on. And no matter how bad it gets, I can always come and ask you for advice, right? These years, the eight dukes and twelve marquises have all had a hard time. Old lady often says that we are all related. Even if it's just for your dignity, I will teach these young men to behave. Otherwise, I will fail you in your teachings. "
Jia Cong's words made Jia's mother very happy. Isn't this action of Jia Cong giving her old lady dignity? Otherwise, in this non-holiday season, would the imperial edicts of various mansions be idle? He would bring Li'er to accompany her old lady to talk.
"Look, look at our eldest uncle. Not only is he capable, but he is also so filial! Brother Cong, when will you pick up my second sister-in-law and give her an official position?"
Wang Xifeng's words caused laughter in the room, and the old lady also laughed, "You burnt scroll, you rascal, you poor wretch, don't bully my grandson!"
Seeing the crowd having fun, and the old lady who usually treated him as her sweetheart ignoring him, Baoyu couldn't help but said angrily, "Why are you talking about these nonsense, what official position is it? People like us are so rich, why should we follow those traitors and pursue a career in economy and officialdom! Yun'er and the others are good people, why should Cong let them become officials?"
Baoyu's words made the bustling hall suddenly quiet. Daiyu covered her face and shed tears, saying that her father was a parasite. Baochai looked calm. Since the last time, she treated Baoyu more and more as a stranger. Normally, when Baoyu played with his sisters, she did not get close to him. With Baochai's personality, she naturally would not get angry for a stranger. It was enough for her own Cong'er to understand himself, so why bother to argue with others?
Sanchun looked a little nervous. She looked at the old lady and then at Jia Cong, not knowing how to start the conversation.
Xiangyun put her hands on her hips and stared at Baoyu with her eyes wide open. Her two brothers finally got proper jobs and could help out at home, so Baoyu said something so suggestive. What did he mean?
"Second Brother Bao, everyone has their own fate. Second Brother Bao is the most noble person, but in this world, there are mostly mortals! As for Yun'er and the others, although they are descendants of the two mansions, they are still side branches. In order to make a living these years, we can't let the second master and eldest brother Zhen divide the family property. Now that I am a little capable, I will give them a job to rely on, which will also show that the second master is close to the clan."
Although Wang Shi also blamed Jia Cong for making her son unhappy, she also knew that Jia Yun and others were personally invited by Jia Zheng. Now that they had a proper job, her family would indeed gain fame and benefits. Therefore, she could only say calmly, "Baoyu, don't make the old lady unhappy."
Jia Cong smiled in his heart, not caring about the mother and son's thoughts. He turned around and chatted with the old lady for a while. Jia's mother said, "Okay, you are tired after a busy day. I won't hold you back. Go back and eat something and rest early."
Jia Cong nodded, then bowed and took his leave. However, he had not gone far when he saw Wang Xifeng and Li Wan leading a group of girls chasing after him.
"Third brother, you have done a great thing today, so you should ask our sisters to be the host." Daiyu said with a smile.
"Haha, just a host!" Jia Cong responded, turned around and bowed to Wang Xifeng, "Second sister-in-law, please reward me a hundred taels of silver, and I will go and invite the host!"
Jia Cong's words caused everyone to laugh endlessly!
"Oh, is it worth it for your uncle to ask a poor man like me for money? Today, the aunt from the Shi family said that hundreds of thousands of taels of silver were seized during the house search. How could your uncle be short of money?" Wang Xifeng said, pursing her red lips. She liked these yellow and white things the most, but as a woman, it was rare for her to see such a scene.
Moreover, the two boys of the Guangshi family both received more than a thousand taels of silver in rewards. My brother is the chief officer, so how could he be left out?
Wang Xifeng's action made Jia Cong take a deep breath and he bent his waist unconsciously. "No matter how much money is confiscated, it's all your Majesty's money. I, as a minister, am just helping the royal family."
Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes, but she looked even more charming! This could only fool this little girl, how could she hide it from her? Although she seldom went out, she knew a lot about the ins and outs of the government office. The military department was in charge of several thousand people, and all the merchants and shops in the city were under the jurisdiction of the military department. It would be strange if Jia Cong, the chief officer, could not get any benefits.
"Third brother, my second sister would like to invite you to be the host today! You helped me vent my anger before, and I haven't thanked you properly yet!" Yingchun, the second sister, stepped forward to rescue her brother.
Jia Cong nodded, "Haha, then let's take advantage of Second Sister today and go directly to my courtyard and let the little kitchen cook. We can have a drink and enjoy the moon, which is also a wonderful thing."
So, a group of people went to Jia Cong's courtyard in a lively manner.
Yingchun asked Siqi to bring five taels of silver to Qingwen. When Qingwen saw Jia Cong nod, she took it and went to the kitchen to give instructions. Soon, all kinds of dishes were served like water, covering the entire table.
"If we talk about it, it has to be in Cong'er's courtyard. If my second sister-in-law wants to host a party in the future, she can bring people to your place!" Wang Xifeng said with a big laugh.
The variety and quantity of dishes could almost serve as a full banquet, and it was definitely not something that could be prepared with just five taels of silver. However, everyone knew that Jia Cong was close to his sister Yingchun, so naturally they would not say much.
So, everyone drank and wrote poetry, and Wang Xifeng even pulled Xiangyun to play finger-guessing games and shouted. It was very lively for a while. It was not until midnight that a nanny came and reminded everyone twice before everyone dispersed.
At 3 a.m. in the early morning, Shi Ci personally brought a large box. Teng Wu took it with his personal guards, and Shi Ci then left.
