Chapter 36 Baochai is sad
"Lord Wei is only the county magistrate. How could he have done such a wicked thing to the Marquis of Dongchuan? It's not to make us feel at ease, Cong brother..."
"Mother!" Baochai spoke angrily, stopping Aunt Xue from speaking. She turned to Qingwen and said, "Qingwen, go back and thank Brother Cong for me and mother. It's late today, so I'll go to thank you tomorrow morning. I also have some things for you to give to my brother!"
Qingwen left with a blessing!
Aunt Xue frowned and said, "Daughter, did you ask Cong for help? Although he has just completed his studies, he is still a teenager. Even his master is only a county magistrate. How can a county magistrate agree to something that even the Jia family and the Wang family can't do? I'm afraid you are deceiving us mother and daughter..."
"Mom!" Baochai felt wronged, tears welling up in her eyes. Jia Cong was busy with his family's affairs in the middle of the night, but her mother was like this. How could she face Jia Cong in the future? In fact, if this word got out, wouldn't Jia Cong hate her?
At that moment, the more she thought about it, the angrier she became, so she turned around and ran back to her room, lying on the bed and crying.
A moment later, Aunt Xue, who saw her daughter's anger, also entered the room. She stepped forward and hugged Baochai and said, "Daughter, it was my fault! I was just worried about your brother, so I said something that didn't belong to me! After all, Cong helped to run the trip, so how about I go to thank him in person tomorrow?"
"How dare my daughter question my mother's right or wrong? Brother Cong helped us go to the county lord in the middle of the night to ask for help. If my mother's words were to spread, how would people view my Xue family?"
"Besides, isn't it because Mom doesn't trust Brother Cong because he's young? But Brother Cong is so knowledgeable and highly regarded by the county lord. How can he be an ordinary person? The county lord is a second-class Jinshi, and he has a high-ranking official, the Minister of Personnel, to rely on. How can his influence be small?"
"It must be because Brother Cong begged so hard that the County Master agreed to this matter out of Brother Cong's face!"
"Although I am a girl who doesn't know much about external affairs, I know that Brother Cong is not a ridiculous person! Since he asked Qingwen to pass on the message, he must be very sure of it. Otherwise, why would our Xue family be worthy of Brother Cong's deception?"
"Besides, my mother also witnessed what happened today. My uncle never met her and only sent my aunt to say a few words. My aunt only sent her maid. Who really cares about the affairs of our Xue family? My daughter came to ask for help, and Brother Cong did not hesitate to bother the county lord in the middle of the night. Shouldn't our Xue family be concerned about this kind of affection?"
Baochai was so angry that she blurted out all the anger in her heart. Her words contained worry, grievance, and a hint of pride!
The others ignored it, and the Xue family had no one else to turn to, but the Cong brothers went to help without asking for any conditions. This was the man in her heart, how could she not be proud of him?
Aunt Xue thought of her sister-in-law's expression when she came here today, and she was also dissatisfied, so she hurriedly said to Baochai, "My daughter is right, we should thank Cong brother!"
"Tomorrow, Brother Cong will go to the government office to help visit your brother. Let's prepare some silver and other things so that Brother Cong can help with some things! Your brother has never suffered before, and it's not easy to stay in prison."
Baochai vented her anger and felt a little shy after she finished speaking. However, when she heard Aunt Xue's words, she nodded quickly and told the maids to get ready.
Early the next morning, Jia Cong had just gotten up and was practicing boxing in the yard when he heard the sound of chaotic footsteps outside the door.
Qingwen, who was standing by, hurried to open the door, then turned to Jia Cong and said, "Third Master, it's Mrs. Xue and Miss Bao who are here!"
Jia Cong stopped his posture and hurried forward to meet him.
"Hello Aunt Xue, Hello Sister Bao! I've always wanted to visit my aunt , but I never had the time. It's Cong'er who lacks manners!"
Aunt Xue laughed and said, "My son is so polite. How can I dare to visit you in the future? Last night, I troubled Cong to take care of my evil monster. I want to thank you very much!"
Baochai, who was standing by, saw Jia Cong's pretty face blushing. At this moment, Jia Cong was different from his usual elegant self. He was wearing a short suit, looking energetic and strong. The sweat stains on his forehead made him look even more manly!
Ying'er at the back pulled her dazed girl hard, and Baochai came back to her senses with a red face, "Thank you, brother Cong. Mom asked someone to prepare some food as a thank you. When brother Cong is free someday, mom will host a banquet for him! In addition, it is inconvenient for me and mom, so I can only trouble brother Cong once more to help visit my brother."
"I have prepared some money and things. Brother Cong, please take care of the money, and I will bring the other things to you!"
As she spoke, she waved her hand toward the back, and then several little maids carrying large food boxes came straight into the yard. Jia Cong was stunned, and hurriedly asked Xiao Que'er, who had just come out of the house, to greet them, and led Aunt Xue and Baochai into the main hall.
"Your family and the Xue family are close relatives. How can Aunt and Sister Bao be so polite? I have already made an appointment with Master to go to the county government office to visit Brother Xue at 9:00 p.m.!"
After letting the two sit down, Jia Cong went to wash up and change his clothes before coming back to eat.
The Xue family is indeed wealthy. Just their breakfast is so varied!
There are bamboo shoot soup, Xue's specialty goose feet and crow's tongue, tofu skin buns... more than ten kinds of food! Moreover, the preparation is enough for three or four people.
Under the gaze of several people, Jia Cong swept away everything in swiftness, while Baochai, who was standing beside him, smiled softly with her hands covering her mouth and her face full of joy!
After finishing his meal, Jia Cong looked at the time and said, "Aunt, Sister Bao, I'm going to the county government office now. If there's anything, we can discuss it when I come back!"
Aunt Xue said yes repeatedly, "Brother Cong, I have asked someone to harness the carriage and it is waiting outside the door. All the necessary things and money are also prepared in the carriage. Thank you for your hard work, Brother Cong!"
Jia Cong nodded, and then they went out together. Xue's mother and daughter watched Jia Cong disappear into the distance, then they entered the small corner door and returned to Lixiang Courtyard.
Aunt Xue looked at her daughter and sighed in her heart. After thinking for a while, she said, "My daughter, this Cong is indeed a good man. However, even if Cong succeeds in the imperial examination, how many years will it take? Our Xue family can't wait for the day when Cong succeeds! Moreover, even if he passes the imperial examination, he will only be a minor official. How can he compare with the family status of a Duke in the Jia family!"
"I'm afraid that even if I endure this lifetime, I may not be able to compare to..."
Aunt Xue didn't say much, but the meaning of her words was already very clear. Baochai's face was calm, but there was a bit of bitterness in her eyes. She nodded lightly, "Mom, I know!"
Those words were extremely calm!
When Jia Cong left the house, he saw a servant and a carriage waiting for him. There was also Jia Yun, who had been called by Jia Cong in advance and was also waiting there with his head bowed.
"Meet Uncle San/Master San!"
After the two men exchanged greetings, Jia Cong got on the carriage and headed towards the county government office.
