Chapter 281 The Old Lady is Happy
"The old lady even asked who was outside the door and hadn't come in. It turned out to be the second master, the second mistress, and Brother Cong! Why are they talking in the yard in such a cold weather?"
Jia Cong said, "I forgot to talk to my second uncle for a while!"
"Okay, come in quickly, otherwise if someone gets frozen, it will make the old lady sad."
Jia Cong nodded, walked forward and helped Jia Zheng into the house. Wang Xifeng also took Wang's arm and followed him in. Li Wan smiled and held Yuanyang, whispering as they walked in.
A group of people came in, including Jia Zheng, Jia Cong, Baoyu and Yuanyang. Naturally, Grandmother Jia was happy.
After greeting the old lady, everyone took their seats.
"I hear some chatter outside the door. What are they talking about?" asked Grandmother Jia, holding Yuanyang's hand.
Yuanyang smiled and said, "Madam, it was because Master mentioned that the Second Master might be promoted next year, so I said a few more words, which made you worried!"
"Oh?" Grandmother Jia was startled, then looked at Jia Zheng. How could she not know this son? Although he was honest, he had no way of being an official.
Jia Zheng then told the old lady what Jia Cong had said. Jia Cong at the side also laughed and said, "My grandson was actually afraid of doing something wrong, so he didn't dare to tell his second uncle easily. However, it doesn't hurt to think about it. Now the situation of our founding lineage is no longer as difficult as it was in the past few years!"
"I have my uncle Wang to help me in the court, and if things don't work out, I still have my nephew and Niu Jizong and his gang. Also, I'm afraid that my second uncle Shi will be sent out next year. The deputy commander of the Shandong camp did nothing in the previous rebellion, and His Majesty has been thinking about replacing him. My grandson, thinking that my two uncles are filial and close to the old lady , recommended my second uncle Shi. His Majesty has already agreed, and is just waiting for the right time next year to issue an order."
"In this way, if my second uncle is promoted by one or two ranks, I won't be afraid of others daring to play tricks on him! After all, my grandson is now in charge of the Beijing Camp and the Five Cities Military Division, Niu Jizong has also established a firm foothold, and my second uncle from the Shi family is the deputy commander of the Shandong Camp. Who among the civil and military officials in the court dares to plot against my second uncle Jia Cong? Aren't you afraid that I will lead my troops to find him?"
Jia Cong's domineering words made Wang Xifeng's beautiful eyes shimmer. This enemy became even more domineering.
The old lady nodded happily when she heard this, "Not bad, not bad!"
Although Jia Cong's words were a joke, they were not false. He held extremely powerful power in his hands. Anyone who wanted to plot against Jia Zheng had to consider Jia Cong's reaction.
"It's okay for the old lady to tell you about the matter of the second uncle of the Shi family, but don't let it spread for the time being. After all, the decree has not been issued yet, so as to avoid others coveting and doing bad things!"
"Don't worry, grandson. How could I, an old woman, not know about this? This time, I will definitely let Shi Ding thank you very much!" said the old lady gratefully.
The old lady felt extremely pleased that Jia Cong actually helped Shi Ding get an official position!
She was originally from the Shi family, so how could she not care about her natal family? However, as the old feudal lord of the Jia family, she could not take care of the Shi family, otherwise it would be unfair for her as an ancestor. Being able to take Xiangyun to live in the mansion for a while was the only thing she could do.
However, this grandson did not seek credit from her at all. First, the two illegitimate sons of the Shi family were now on duty in the military department, and now she asked for an official position for her nephew. In this way, the life of the Shi family will naturally be much better. The reason for doing this is not to give her old lady dignity, right?
Otherwise, how many of the people in the eight dukes and twelve marquises' mansions would be idle at home? It can be said that she owed Jia Cong a huge favor.
However, this also shows that it was the right decision for her to send her most beloved mandarin duck over there.
This grandson is a very stubborn person. He won't move when led and moves backwards when hit. He can only be coaxed and treated friendly. Naturally, he will give back what he gives.
"Wait a few days and ask him to treat you to a banquet. Otherwise, even I, the old lady, won't be willing to do so!" said Grandmother Jia with a smile.
"Then my grandson will be waiting for you!" Jia Cong said with a smile.
"Yuanyang, I plan to send someone to Jinling after the New Year to replace your parents! They have worked hard all their lives. When they come back, I will let Nanny Jin chat with my old lady when she is free. Then we will find a house in the East Palace. It will be convenient for you to visit me and my mother!"
The mandarin ducks were overwhelmed with gratitude and quickly bowed down to express their gratitude.
"You are taking care of my grandson now and you work very hard every day. This is what you deserve!" said the old lady, patting Yuanyang's hand.
After talking for a while, Jia Cong stood up and said goodbye.
After leaving the courtyard, Jia Cong and Yuanyang headed towards the east courtyard.
"Thank you, master!" Yuanyang said to Jia Cong. She knew, of course, that the reason she was able to reunite with her parents was not because of how well she had done, but was the old lady's reward to Jia Cong.
Putting Yuanyang's cold hands into his sleeves, Jia Cong said with a smile, "You and I are husband and wife, what are you thanking me for? Besides, being filial to your parents is what I, the master, should do, right?"
Yuanyang nodded slightly, and looked at Jia Cong with her watery eyes .
I chatted with Mrs. Xing for a while in the east courtyard, but I didn't see Xing Xiuyan. Today is the first day of the new year, and Xing Xiuyan naturally has to spend it with her parents. Including Baoqin, she also came yesterday to pay New Year's greetings to Jia Cong in advance. I'm afraid that the two of them and Xiangyun will not enter the mansion until around the 15th .
After coming out of the East Courtyard, Jia Cong thought for a moment and then headed towards the Lixiang Courtyard again.
When they arrived at Lixiangyuan, Xue Pan was also at home this time.
"My son, why are you here on the first day of the new year?" Seeing Jia Cong coming, Aunt Xue came out with Baochai and Xue Pan to greet him.
"It's either because I didn't have time to greet my aunt a few days ago, or I was in a hurry to come here on the first day of the new year." Jia Cong said with a smile.
"Come in quickly!" Aunt Xue said, holding Yuanyang's hand.
Jia Cong fell behind the crowd and gently held Baochai's hand. Baochai looked at Jia Cong with her beautiful eyes, and when she saw that Jia Cong was looking at her with a smile, she quickly lowered her head shyly.
"Brother Xue, how was your business last year?" Jia Cong asked Xue Pan.
Xue Pan rubbed his head and laughed, "With Cong'er backing us up, who dares to cause trouble? I heard from my mother that the profit we made last year was more than 20% to 30% more than in previous years!"
Jia Cong nodded, and then said to Aunt Xue, "Aunt, I think Xue Ke is a decent and smart man. How about slowly giving Xue Ke a share of the family business?"
"Ah?" Aunt Xue exclaimed. This is the family fortune of their Xue family. How could they give it away?
She hesitated for a moment, then asked carefully, "Brother Cong, do you have any plans?"
Jia Cong smiled and said, "Hanging it on Xue Ke is just letting Xue Ke take the brunt of the situation. The business and profits will naturally still belong to my aunt. The reason I say this is that I think Brother Xue doesn't like business matters. It would be better for him to find another job."
