Chapter 26 Jia Cong as Host
"So, I want to ask you two sisters to take the trouble to make another one for me, okay?"
"Is what Third Brother Cong said true?" Xichun asked timidly, but her eyes were full of expectation! Xichun was the legitimate master of the East Mansion, but she was staying in the West Mansion. The old lady was also concerned about her daughter's family, but after all, there was Baoyu in front. Therefore, Xichun developed a dull and cold personality since she was a child.
Now, when he heard that Jia Cong attached so much importance to his paintings, he couldn't help but ask him.
"Hahaha, how could Third Brother deceive Fourth Sister? The calligraphy and paintings are in the small hall in the east and can be seen at any time!"
Xichun heard this and whispered happily, "Then when I go back today, I will paint another picture for Third Brother Cong, and I will paint it with all my heart! And then I will ask Third Sister to write an inscription on it!"
"That's great. With the calligraphy and paintings of my two sisters, my study will be worthy of its name!"
Tanchun, who was standing by, did not speak, but her eyes were full of gratitude. How could Jia Cong be missing calligraphy and paintings? He was just trying to save face for himself and the others.
After saying that, Jia Cong looked at Xiangyun again, "Before, I heard from my second sister-in-law that sister Xiangyun is the best at needlework! I hate hand warmers and the like the most, but it's freezing in winter, and I just want sister Xiangyun to help me sew a pair of gloves. Is that convenient?"
Xiangyun nodded vigorously, "Don't worry, Third Brother Cong. I will go to my second sister-in-law tomorrow to ask for some good leather and I will sew it for you."
Jia Cong thanked the three people again before he stopped!
Daiyu, who was standing aside, looked at Jia Cong, raised her eyebrows, and wanted to speak but never opened her mouth. She wanted to tease the sisters, but she was afraid of embarrassing Jia Cong. After all, who didn't know the purpose of Jia Cong's words?
Baochai's eyes were filled with excitement. This man was so arrogant when protecting his sister and so powerful when chatting, but at this moment he was so graceful and delicate, which made people so curious that they could not help themselves!
"Who is it that has set his eyes on my stuff again? Aren't you afraid of being ashamed?" A loud shout came from outside the door, and everyone in the room burst into laughter.
If this isn’t Feng Lazi, then who is it?
"Third brother Cong, quickly get someone to block the door. Don't let this poor guy in!" Daiyu said.
"My dear Sister Lin, when will you be able to be the master of this courtyard?" Jia Cong stood up to greet her. Wang Xifeng had already walked in through the curtain. Beside her were Li Wan and Jia Lan, who was like a little teacher.
Before Jia Cong could even begin to salute, Daiyu, who was standing behind him, threw her handkerchief at him and said, "Feng girl, you rascal, when did I become the master of the household? How dare you say such nonsense here? I will not let you off the hook! Sisters, help me capture this Feng girl!"
Xiangyun jumped up and rushed . The other sisters pulled her and started fighting together.
Finally, it was Li Wan who stepped forward and pulled Wang Xifeng out, "You are still the second wife of the mansion, why are you playing with these little ones!"
The two are sisters-in-law, and Li Wan is not in a position to fight for power, so the two have the best relationship. Together with Sister-in-law Zhen from the East Palace and Brother Rong's daughter-in-law, they often chat together.
"Huh, who am I?" Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrows and laughed, "If I don't teach this little girl Lin a lesson, won't I be unable to enter this door in the future?"
Daiyu twisted her handkerchief and rushed over, "Feng girl, you are still talking nonsense!"
At least I was stopped by a group of sisters!
Jia Cong quickly asked people to bring out fruits and snacks and two chessboards to separate the people. "I think Brother Bao and Brother Huan will be here soon. Let's play for a while."
The women were divided into two or three groups. Some were chatting with each other, while others were playing chess and giving advice. Finally, they calmed down.
Jia Cong pulled Jia Lan to sit aside. Jia Lan was only five years old, but his behavior was very serious. Jia Cong brought him a plate of snacks and asked, "I heard that Brother Lan has already started studying?"
Li Wan comes from a scholarly family and is as knowledgeable as Daiyu and Baochai. Moreover, Jia Zhu died early, leaving behind only this son, who is her only support.
She also knew that although her son was the eldest grandson of the second branch, he was still not as good as Baoyu. Whether in front of the old lady or the master and his wife, her son had no dignity. In the future, it was afraid that the family business of Rongguo Mansion would not be hers.
Therefore, she usually urged Jia Lan to study hard, but she was a woman after all, and she taught Jia Lan too much, making him less lively.
"Lan'er is not as good as Third Uncle, who actually got the first place in the exam! Moreover, Lan'er has only read the Four Books so far, and doesn't understand their meanings!"
Seeing Jia Lan standing up and bowing in a serious manner, Jia Cong pulled him in front of him and said, "You and I are uncle and nephew, so you are not allowed to be so polite. We don't follow these conventional etiquettes here with Third Uncle!"
Jia Lan was stunned, but couldn't help but look at Li Wan.
Jia Cong laughed and rubbed his head. "Don't worry, if the eldest sister-in-law says anything bad about you, your third uncle will help you to reason with her! Besides, your third uncle has copied a lot of articles and miscellaneous talks. If you are free, come to your third uncle."
"It's better that my place is quiet, and we can study together as uncle and nephew, so we won't disturb others! Besides, you are still young, and studying is important, but you can't overwork yourself."
"Uncle San found some books from our ancestors in the Second Master's study and learned a set of boxing and kicking techniques. Then Uncle San taught you. Even if it's useless, it can make your body stronger!"
Li Wan and Wang Xifeng, who were nearby, were a little stunned at the scene between the uncle and nephew. In this era, strict fathers and brothers were emphasized. Even Baoyu usually treated Jia Lan like an elder. But now, Jia Cong's earnest teaching was obviously not a joke.
"You are uncle and nephew by blood. Look, sister-in-law, this Cong has become successful and is still pulling Lan'er along. Maybe Lan'er will learn from his uncle and get a few first place in the exams for you in the future!"
Li Wan's face was full of gratitude. When she taught Jia Lan, she just kept urging him, asking him how to compete with the men in the front yard.
"Little bird!"
As he was speaking, a child's voice was heard from outside the door!
Xiao Que'er said to Jia Cong happily, "Third Master, it's Xiao Jixiang, it must be Third Master Huan who has arrived!"
Xiao Jixiang and Xiao Jiao'er are both maids in Aunt Zhao's room. They are about the same age as Xiao Que'er. These days, the three of them often play together and have a very close relationship.
Sure enough, after a while Jia Huan came in with two maids.
"Brother Cong, you are becoming more and more respectable now, and you even have money to host a banquet! I wonder when my master Huan will be so glorious!" Seeing Jia Lan saluting, Jia Huan ignored him and just spoke to Jia Cong with a smile.
Before Jia Cong could speak, Tanchun raised her eyebrows and scolded, "Huan'er, what nonsense are you talking about! Why don't you bow quickly?"
The two were born of the same mother, but Jia Huan was most afraid of this sister! When he saw Tanchun scolding him, he jumped up as if his butt was equipped with springs, and spun around to salute everyone in the hall.
