Chapter 142: Banquet for the Sisters
Grandmother Jia held Jia Cong in her arms and couldn't stop crying, "Your Chenwu Courtyard was left to you by our ancestors! If you get tired of living in the East Courtyard, come back and accompany me, old lady!"
"From now on, your identity is different! You represent yourself, the East Palace, and the entire Jia family! You should think twice before doing anything! However, no matter what, the ancestor is your backer!"
Jia Cong bowed to the ground again and said solemnly, "My grandson will definitely take on the responsibility of the clan leader and will not let the old lady worry!"
The ceremony was finally completed, and Jia Zheng stood up and helped Jia Cong up sadly.
Jia Cong hugged Jia Zheng gently, and then said seriously, "Second Uncle, no matter what, I am still Cong'er, and still your nephew!"
"Good! Good!" Jia Zheng patted Jia Cong's shoulder and cried with joy! Having such a nephew was the pride of Jia Cunzhou!
After the ceremony was completed, Jia Cong went to the palace to express his gratitude, and the adoption was finally completed.
Although the East Mansion was adopted, no one participated because there were no male descendants in the main line. However, Keqing took the maids and old women to clean the Ningzheng Hall in the main courtyard of the East Mansion very carefully.
The decorations inside and outside have all been changed, even the window screens, furnishings, and bedding have been replaced with new ones, just waiting for the new owner Jia Cong to move in.
After returning from the palace, Jia Cong returned to Chenwu Academy.
At noon today, I will host a banquet for all the sisters. We will pack up in the afternoon and move to the East Palace in the evening.
When they arrived at Chenwu Courtyard, the girls were waiting here early because they couldn't go to the ancestral hall! Li Wan and Wang Xifeng also arrived early, and they were talking about something in private.
Jia Lian and Baoyu were originally invited, but Baoyu obviously would not come, and Jia Lian did not come either. However, Jia Huan and Jia Lan both arrived.
Jia Cong entered the room and while talking to everyone, he asked several maids to help him take off his cloak and wash his face.
"Third brother, I heard from Ruhua that you have prepared separate courtyards for the second sister and the third sister in the East Palace?" Xiangyun came to Jia Cong.
"Then can I have a separate courtyard too?" Seeing Jia Cong nod, Xiangyun said impatiently.
Daiyu gently tugged at Xiangyun, "If you want, you can, of course, but I'm afraid you can't live in the same courtyard as the second sister and the fourth sister. It's more in accordance with the rules to live in Ningzheng Hall!"
Xiangyun blushed when she heard this. Jia Cong and Yingchun were blood siblings, and Xichun were legal siblings. It was natural for them to prepare the courtyard separately, but she was not Jia Cong's biological sister.
"Humph! I dare not live in Ningzheng Hall. Even if I have to live there, it should be Sister Bao or you, Miss Lin. Otherwise, won't you two hate me?"
Baochai, who was standing by, was caught off guard by this unexpected disaster. She stood up and joined forces with the shy Daiyu to give Xiangyun a severe lesson before she stopped.
Jia Cong laughed, "It's okay, they are all sisters. I'll have someone pick up a few more of them later. If the sisters have nothing to do, they can stay over for a few days. Otherwise, wouldn't it seem like we are estranged?"
"Sisters are indeed close to each other. My sister-in-law and I have no chance of such a good thing!" Wang Xifeng said with a big laugh.
Li Wan's cheeks flushed red. "How can you, a poor man, talk nonsense like that?"
"Haha, a few courtyards is easy to come by, but I'm afraid my second sister-in-law won't dare to live there even if we prepare them!"
"Humph!" Wang Xifeng was also shy in her heart, knowing that she had said something wrong, but she still said stubbornly, "Is there anything that I dare not say to Second Madam? Is there anyone in these two mansions who dares to say something to me, Second Madam?"
Jia Cong raised his eyebrows and said, "However, Third Brother does have a way to let Second Sister-in-law live there openly!"
"For example, if I choose a decent courtyard and give it to Ping'er, and my second sister-in-law lives there with me for a few days, who would dare to say anything?"
"You are such a fool, you only know how to pursue Ping'er. You have gone crazy! If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will tear your mouth apart!" Wang Xifeng cursed with gritted teeth, but dared not say anything more.
"Second sister, fourth sister, I have prepared your courtyards! I have already asked the old lady, you can come with me to stay for a few days today, and I will also invite other sisters to come over to gather together."
"And the eldest and second sisters-in-law will also go. The eldest sister-in-law You prepared a banquet today. She originally invited the old lady and the two ladies, but the two ladies declined because they were tired recently. The old lady was too lazy to bother and said she would go another day. So, only the eldest and second sisters-in-law will go today."
"Third brother, will Xiao Que'er and the others go over?" Xichun asked.
Pinching Xichun's little face, Jia Cong nodded and said, "Of course they will follow. When you go, let Xiao Que'er take Xiao Jixiang and Xiao Jiao'er to play together."
Xichun is about the same age as the three kids and usually has the most fun!
"Yes! I will invite Xiao Que'er to live with me in my yard when the time comes!" Xichun said happily.
Xichun was originally a cold-hearted girl. Her father became a monk when she was young, and her elder brother Jia Zhen almost forgot about her. Although the old lady loved her, there was still Baoyu in front of her. In the West Mansion, this little girl probably felt that no one cared about her, which was why she was cold-hearted.
Fortunately, Jia Cong was very close to her and took great care of her, and Xiao Que'er also liked to bring people to play with this girl of similar age. Now her temper had improved a lot, and she also showed some of the mischievousness and joy of a little girl.
"Third brother, is it convenient for us to go over there?" Yingchun said hesitantly.
"Don't worry, second sister. I am the master of the East Palace. If you go there, it will still be your own home, right? What's the inconvenience? Besides, the old lady has promised, and the eldest master and the eldest mistress will not say anything."
Looking at the two sisters on her left and right, Tanchun was extremely envious! If she had such a brother, it would be a very happy thing.
However, Baoyu has a naughty personality and likes to play with his sisters, but he cannot handle things when they happen, and his younger brother, who is from the same mother, is still young!
Fortunately, with the help of his third brother, Jia Huan, although still naughty, has improved a lot. At least his behavior is not as timid as before.
Soon , Qingwen brought the maids in and prepared a banquet. Everyone ate and drank until the end of the afternoon when everyone finished eating.
Afterwards, Jia Cong made an appointment with everyone to gather at Jia Mu's courtyard about half an hour later, and then go to the East Palace together!
After everyone had left, Xiao Que'er, Qingwen and Xiangling happily led the maids in the courtyard to clean up the place!
These maids were originally from the West Palace, but since Jia Cong was going to the East Palace, the old lady simply waved her hand and transferred all the people in Chenwu Court to the East Palace to continue serving Jia Cong!
