Chapter 42: The 42nd Day of Transfiguration as Jia Mu

Although the Zhen family had not been in Beijing frequently, they had never lost contact with the Jia family.

Although they came in a hurry this time, the Zhen family still had a big show. At the dock, several horses pulled endless luggage, which made the onlookers watch a lively scene.

Mrs. Wang and others had been waiting at the second gate to welcome them early. This time, only Mrs. Zhen and her daughters came.

Chatting and laughing, several people went inside to pay their respects to the old lady.

"Zhen Baoyu didn't come, and I don't know if he really looks exactly like Jia Baoyu."

"It's not a festival, why are the Zhen family here at this time?"

The old lady was also smiling and asked this question, "You haven't been to Beijing for a long time. You should stay for a while this time. If you need to go out, I'll let Feng girl accompany you, and her family can also run errands for you."

As she said that, she called Wang Xifeng to her side.

"I know this person. When I went to see her that day, all the ancestral families in the south knew that they had such a capable person." Madam Zhen took Wang Xifeng's hand and praised her with a smile.

"You don't deserve such praise. She is a young daughter-in-law. She has become more arrogant." The old lady followed modestly, but she became more curious about the latter question that Madam Zhen avoided talking about.

Wang Xifeng saw that the old lady treated her the same as before these days. She also let her take care of the banquets of the empress, and she was not left out of the social activities at this time. She felt much more at ease. So she smiled and said, "It's because the old ancestor loves me. Which family doesn't envy my family for having such a kind old lady."

This sentence made everyone laugh.

After the conversation, Madam Zhen was invited by Madam Wang to chat.

In the evening, the old lady learned that the Zhen family came mainly to pay homage to the old concubine in the palace, and there were also some old friends to visit.

"There's only one thing that's strange." Wang Xifeng served the dishes to the old lady while explaining what she saw at Wang Furen's place today, "Madam Zhen mentioned Sister Lin many times during the meal, and also said that Uncle Lin had been an official in Jinling and had met her once." The

old lady paused while picking up the dishes.

"It's related to Lin Ruhai"

"This is Lin Ruhai's butterfly wings, he's not dead"

"It's related to Lin Ruhai, I can only think of one thing, salt."

As soon as this was said, netizens immediately discussed it.

The old lady thought for a while and said, "You should be careful to accompany Madam Zhen these days, just treat her as a distinguished guest. Don't accept anything else, no matter what it is."

Wang Xifeng was startled, then put down the serving chopsticks, looking a little embarrassed and aggrieved.

The old lady saw it and sighed, "It's not about you, but her family may ask for something. Our family is in the spotlight now, so we should be careful."

Wang Xifeng's eyes lit up and she responded crisply, "Oh, I know, old ancestor."

Earlier, because of Yuanchun's visit, Aunt Xue's family moved out of Lixiangyuan, and Lixiangyuan was given to the little actors for training. Aunt Xue's family settled in the northeast again, and now the Zhen family settled next to the Xue family.

In just two days, the old lady heard that the Zhen family was making frequent moves.

In order not to cause trouble for the Lin family, the old lady sent someone to bring a letter, asking Lin Daiyu not to come during this period of time. Sure enough

, the Zhen family didn't ask about the Lin family for nothing. But the Lin family didn't have many female relatives, and Lin Ruhai was recuperating, so the Zhen family only let the servants go to the door to give gifts, but they were rejected by the Lin family.

This situation continued until the sixth day, when Mrs. Zhen suddenly came to say goodbye, and even the old lady said that she would hold a banquet for her, but she didn't agree, and hurried to the dock and left.

In the evening, everyone in the Jia family gathered in the old lady's courtyard.

Jia Lian said while cracking melon seeds, "Old Ancestor, you don't know that the boxes of silk and treasures brought by the Zhen family are getting less every time they meet a family."

There was a hint of regret in his words.

But in just a moment, he let go of his emotions and became wanton.

Compared to the year before, when he was still wrapped in rags and patrolling the camp at night, he was not too happy now.

Although he took over the two farms from the old ancestor and completely took over the four farms from Wang Xifeng, which made him a little busy. But managing the farms was easy, and he had many confidants who had adapted to his management style.

Therefore, after a few days, he relaxed again.

Only the restaurant business that the old ancestor gave him was a bit troublesome.

But with Jia Qiang running errands for him, he occasionally went to take a look, and mostly enjoyed himself at home. In addition, if this restaurant was successful, the share afterwards... just thinking about it made him laugh out loud.

"According to your instructions, none of us handled it. Just say that a distinguished guest is coming, and there is no reason to accept gifts." Wang Xifeng took over and asked Jia Zheng, "Second Master, why didn't we get any news about this?"

Mrs. Wang also said, "I saw that Madam Zhen looked unhappy when she left."

"Why don't you ask the second master?" Jia She ate a grape and was very satisfied.

The old lady raised her eyelids, "You know..."

Jia She immediately shrank his neck and spit out the grape seeds, "This... Didn't I drink with Prince Zhongshun some time ago and know some of the whole story?"

Jia Zheng was immediately surprised, "Prince Zhongshun" He turned his head and looked at his eldest brother seriously for the first time.

Others also looked at Jia She.

"Pfft, what skills did Da Sheshi unlock?"

"Is he secretly cheating his son again?"

"23333, the above question is well solved. 』

『Prince Zhongshun, wasn't that the one who caught the Jia family and beat them hard in the later period』

『Guan Qi!』

『Jiang Yuhan!!』

『This old guy is not a good thing either.』

『Zhongshun, Zhongshun, he should be the current confidant.』

『This wave is good, maybe Da Sheshe can infiltrate the confidants.』

『This...that, let's wait and see, Da Sheshe always takes an unusual path.』

The old lady was also a little surprised, "Then tell me, what's going on?"

Jia She straightened his chest, "Didn't something happen in Jiangnan some time ago?"

"It is said that several big salt smugglers were arrested." Jia Zheng interrupted.

Jia She glanced at Jia Zheng with dissatisfaction and snorted, "Yes, it's the salt smugglers. Since the emperor ascended the throne, he has realized that the court's control over Jiangnan is obviously insufficient. Therefore, not only did he arrange for the president to monitor several important places, but he also planted many ministers with secret documents. Our family..."

Jia She pointed in the direction of the Lin family, "Mr. Lin is one of them."

"What!" Everyone was shocked. Then they

were not surprised. After all, Lin Ruhai was the imperial censor who inspected the salt and was in charge of the Salt Transport Bureau. He had great power and it was a lucrative job. Only the emperor's confidant could be qualified for it.

Jia Zheng was a government official after all, so he guessed something based on what the Zhen family had done in the past few days. "I remember that Zhen Yingjia was once the president of Jinling Provincial Tiren Academy, and was also in charge of the salt transport envoy."

Jia She nodded. "Not only are salt smugglers rampant in Jiangnan, but someone in the Salt Transport Bureau was found to have colluded with officials and businessmen to monopolize the salt industry. As salt transport envoys, the Zhen family has an obligation to do so. Some time ago, when the Duke of Anguo was suppressing bandits, he actually went to Jiangnan to help the Governor-General of Lianghuai."

"What?" Jia Lian was surprised, "How come I don't know."

Jia She said contemptuously, "What do you know? You think your third-class merit is so easy to get. Heishui Ao is adjacent to the Yangtze River. It is the best place for salt smugglers to hide. And that little leader is in charge of the account books and sales channels under the salt smugglers. Otherwise, how can you get the third-class merit? I don't know how you are so lucky."

"Oh my God, Da Sheshe will be able to teach his son one day.

" "Should we say that they are worthy of being father and son? Jia Lian's silly look is really funny. "

"Do you feel that Da Sheshe is so brilliant at this moment."

"It blinded my eyes."

The old lady turned her eyes back from the screen, moved the tea foam, and snorted lightly, "This is also what Prince Zhongshun told you."

She didn't believe it. This was something that Jia She, who had a clear mind, could think of and say.

Jia She, who was enjoying dissing his son, suddenly lost his momentum and became weak in an instant, "Hey, it was Prince Zhongshun, his family's servants reported to him, and my son heard it."

"Host, don't expose our Da Sheshe." "

Just, let Da Sheshe be proud for a second, okay?"

"Wait, Prince Zhongshun's servants reported, but didn't chase Da Sheshe away.

" "Yes, Prince Zhongshun's operation is a bit confusing."

"How could Prince Zhongshun let my eldest brother hear this?" Jia Zheng asked first.

Jia She pinched a bunch of grapes and handed it to Jia Lian.

Jia Lian was confused. Receiving his father's very disgusted look, he quickly peeled the skin obediently, put it on a glass plate, and pushed it to Jia She.

Jia She took a bite, squinted his eyes in satisfaction, and then said slowly, "Of course it's because Prince Zhongshun and I have the same interests. We both saw a pair of bottles at the same time in the antique street and hit it

off at first sight." Jia Zheng's eyes twitched, and he didn't even bother to question it.

It was Mrs. Wang who tried to smooth things over, "So what's the current situation of the Zhen family?"

"His branch is now considered useless, but after all, the old princess is still there. He was just dismissed from his post and fined. But his brother from the next room was appointed as a weaver by the emperor." Jia He said.

After hearing this, everyone sighed a little. After all, it was a tall building not long ago, but now it has collapsed halfway.

"Ha, so our Master Lin is probably going to be promoted." Wang Xifeng smiled, and immediately broke the sluggish atmosphere in the room.

Everyone present had different thoughts, but they all smiled.

The old lady waved her hand, "It's too early to talk about this now, okay, forget it."

After everyone left, the old lady was happy. Lin Ruhai, this is a golden thigh.

The higher he is promoted, the more secure it is for the Jia family.

As the saying goes, if you mention the devil

, the devil will appear. Just when Lin Ruhai was mentioned, Lin Youcai brought a message.

First, Lin Ruhai told the old lady "don't worry", he will handle Jia Yucun's affairs properly.

Second, Feng Shi has arrived in Beijing.

"Because the city of Jiangnan was closed some time ago, Feng Shi was delayed for a while. Now Feng Shi has arrived in Beijing and is staying at the inn in the south of the city. The master asked the servant to tell you. Feng Shi may come to your door at any time." Lin Youcai said.

The old lady, "I know, your young lady has always been good friends with Xiangling. If she has nothing to do during this period, let her come to see me more often."

[Author has something to say]

① Zhen Yingjia: He was once the president of the Jinling Provincial Tiren Academy, and the salt transport envoy behind was added by the stupid author.

Yesterday was Christmas Eve, today is Christmas, the almanac says it is a good time to get married and get a marriage certificate (covering face.jpg), both are dog-torturing holidays!! Hahaha, happy Christmas, my friends!

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