Chapter 54 The 54th day of being Jia Mu

The old lady started to feel entangled when she mentioned Daiyu's marriage.

Because, when she looked around for candidates,

there was no one who was suitable.

It was also because she didn't go out much to socialize. Although Jia Mu's past friendship was useful, the four princes and eight sons in the Red Mansion always looked a bit dandy in her eyes.

Even Baoyu, whom the old lady had watched since he was a child and was now beginning to make progress, was not a suitable candidate.

Of course, there was another reason, which was what netizens called "filters". The old lady felt that her filter for Daiyu should be quite thick.

But Daiyu was a maid she had raised for several years after all, so how could she not be careful.

Fortunately, there were still two or three years before Daiyu came of age.

However, Daiyu could wait, but Yingchun was coming soon.

Although they did not get engaged and married as soon as they came of age, when Yingchun came down, Daiyu, Tanchun, and Xichun would follow, which made it impossible for the old lady not to consider it in advance.

Otherwise, Jia She and Jia Jing are not mentioned; although Wang Furen is good to Tanchun, Tanchun can marry far away in the Red Mansion, how "deep" can Wang Furen's kindness to Tanchun be?

While she was worrying, the maid opened the curtain and said, "Grandma, Lai Mama is here to pay her respects to you."

The old lady was surprised. Lai Mama usually stayed at home except for major events and wedding banquets in Rongguo Mansion. Why did she come here suddenly today

? Just as she was thinking, a woman with white hair and a somewhat wealthy look came in. She bowed first, "Old Madam, I am here to pay my respects to you."

The old lady smiled and said to Yuanyang, "Go and get a stool for Mama."

Lai Mama quickly apologized and then sat down on the stool.

Earlier, when the old lady first came here, in addition to trying hard to play the role of Jia Mu, she also adopted an isolation strategy for some servants who might be familiar with Jia Mu, and Lai Mama was one of them.

Of course, Lai Ma and the elderly mothers did not come to the Jia Mansion very often because they were old lords at home.

But after all, they had served Old Master Jia and Grandmother Jia, and had lived together for decades. Especially Lai Ma was the one who was used to guessing Grandmother Jia's thoughts, so the old lady always tried to have as little contact with them as possible.

When she knew that the Lai family was a big family that depended on the Jia Mansion, and that Lai Ma's grandson Lai Shangrong would be ungrateful to his old master later, she became even more distant.

But at that time, the old lady did not dare to touch these servants in the Jia Mansion. On the one hand, Lai Da and Lai Er were the stewards of the Rong and Ning Mansions respectively, and on the other hand, Lai Shangrong had already escaped from slavery and donated an official position, so even if the old lady had any thoughts, she could only pretend that she had nothing.

But now, Li Shier, Zhou Rui's family, Wang Shanbao's family... have been picked up one after another. Although some of them were accidental, the old lady still had something to worry about. She narrowed her eyes, "Why did you come to me today?"

Nanny Lai hurriedly stood up respectfully and apologized, and then said, "I was ill some time ago, but now I'm well, so I came to pay my respects to you and to see Madam Feng." "

Thank you for being thoughtful." The old lady nodded, but in fact she didn't quite believe that she came just to see Wang Xifeng.

Hearing what the old lady said, Lai Ma hurriedly said, "This is our duty. If I remember correctly, it will be grandma's birthday soon. This time, grandma is pregnant, which is really a double happiness."

The old lady smiled, "You are right. I am going to hold a big party for Feng girl that day. You must come then."

"I must come, I must come."

Then, the old lady listened to Lai Ma's idle chatter and recalled the past. When she was a little impatient, Lai Ma said, "This time, I have another thing to do."

"Oh, tell me." The old lady was refreshed, knowing that Lai Ma was finally going to talk about the purpose of her visit this time.

"My grandson, Shangrong, was given a free status at birth thanks to the great blessing of the master. Later, he was allowed to donate an official position and had a future. At least he lived up to the master's appreciation, studied hard every day, and was diligent, and did not bring shame to the mansion."

Lai Ma said sincerely, as if without the Jia Mansion, her grandson would not have the good fortune he has today.

And in fact, it was indeed the case.

The Lai family is a family of servants, and their descendants have been slaves for generations. Not to mention donating money to become officials, even their household registration will always carry the word "lowly". However, Lai Shangrong was freed from slavery at birth, and relying on the power of the Jia family, he was able to become an official.

This is what it means when one person succeeds, his family members will rise to heaven.

Lai Shangrong is a chicken and dog, and all the others who depend on the Jia family are also chickens and dogs.

It's a pity that this successful person is gradually declining, and the chickens and dogs have lost their affection before three generations.

Thinking of this, the old lady felt a little indifferent, but said on the surface, "It's also because he strives for success, and you can have someone to rely on in your old age."

But Lai Ma shook her head, "He! Master, I'm not deliberately slandering him. He has never suffered, and all he knows and learns is loyalty. He has some skills, but nothing big. If there is no support from the mansion, how can he have such a future."

The old lady looked at Lai Ma carefully and found that she was still as sincere as ever.

I admire such people, whether they are true or false, they look so real.

"It doesn't have to be too much, just enough is enough." The old lady also said politely.

Nanny Lai paused obviously, and then said, "The master is right. We don't ask him to be very successful, just to be law-abiding and happy. With his weight, even if he eats salt for another ten years and has never suffered, he will only have such a little ability."

As she was talking, Yuanyang brought in tea, and Nanny Lai stood up hurriedly, muttering, "I dare not trouble the young lady."

Yuanyang smiled, "Madam, you are too polite."

The old lady shook her head in her heart, look, it's not that Nanny Lai can have this position in the Jia family because of her ability and insight. Although Yuanyang has a high status in her place, she is still a step behind Nanny Lai.

After all, even Wang Xifeng has to be polite to Nanny Lai and discuss things with her.

But Nanny Lai can give face to Yuanyang and make the old lady, the master, feel good.

As expected, the old lady's face was relieved a lot.

Perhaps she noticed it, Lai Mama took a sip of tea, and her face was a little earnest, "Thanks to the blessing of our ancestors, I also have three generations living under one roof. At this age, I am too lazy to take care of the grandchildren below. Just a few days ago..."

She looked a little entangled, "Someone I know, a clerk who works as a recorder in the yamen, let it slip that there is a vacancy to be filled this year. My grandson couldn't sit still, he is always like this, and he told me that although he is not talented, he can make up for his shortcomings with hard work. So he wanted to ask the master for help and try it out. Maybe he can be elected as a provincial official, and he can repay the master's kindness."

At this moment, the old lady understood Lai Mama's purpose - to select an official, or a provincial official.

She snorted in her heart and said, "She is ambitious."

Then she looked at Lai Mama, "You are a lucky person. If you are elected, don't forget to treat me to a drink." As she said that, she yawned to cover up, and there was more fatigue on her eyebrows.

Yuanyang understood immediately, "Grandma, I haven't rested yet today, I am tired."

Nanny Lai stood up quickly, "Thank you, I will take my leave first." Although she said this, she didn't seem to want to leave, and she didn't even take a step.

The old lady nodded and stood up directly, and Nanny Lai then respectfully withdrew.

After everyone left, Yuanyang said, "Grandma, let's go to the warm room to take a rest."

"No, I'll sit for a while." The old lady said, "You go and tell the gentlemen who are out that no one is allowed to take the invitation to ask for favors casually. Also, tell the lady to clean up the mansion for me. In just two or three years, a few careless people have been nurtured. Ask her if she can still manage the family well!"

Yuanyang was stunned by the old lady's anger, her expression shrank, and she quickly agreed.

Unexpectedly, before Yuanyang walked far, she ran into Lai Ma outside Rongqing Hall.

Thinking that this was someone who was waiting for her, Yuanyang quickly restrained her expression and went to greet her.

"Hello, young lady, where are you going?"

"Grandma Lai, you are embarrassing me." Yuanyang quickly picked up Lai Ma who was about to bow, and said with a smile, "But if you left anything, I'll ask someone to find it for you."

"I was just about to pay my respects to Grandma Feng, but the master has gone to bed," asked Lai Ma.

"Just went to bed."

"Where is Miss Yuanyang going?" Nanny Lai insisted.

Yuanyang calmly rolled up her hair, "It's almost Grandma Feng's birthday, and the old ancestor asked me to tell Madam that I have a message. I will ask the doctor to check Grandma Feng's pulse later. Now, our Grandma Feng is the most important in the family."

Nanny Lai smiled, "It should be, it should be, to carry on the family line, every family is like this. If Grandma Feng's baby is a boy, it will be a double happiness."

"I dare not say it now." Yuanyang also smiled to join in the fun.

"But I have something here, and I would like to trouble Miss Yuanyang to help me speak for it." Nanny Lai suddenly changed the subject and sighed again.

Yuanyang couldn't remain ignorant and asked, "What are you talking about, Ma'am? If you have something to say, just tell me. I won't refuse as long as I can help."

"I've been waiting for you to say that, young lady." Ma'am Lai said, "You heard it just now. I'm afraid my grandson won't be able to get a position. It's nothing, but he is a temperamental person, and we have spoiled him all the way up, so we can't bear to let him go. Young lady, please be kind and say a few words for me in front of the master if possible, so that my son's wife can be a kind father and mother."

Yuanyang pondered for a moment, "You can ask your brother to ask the second master for help in this matter. You know, the old ancestor doesn't care about these things. What's more..."

"What's more?" Ma'am Lai held Yuanyang's wrist.

Yuanyang just shook her head, "We should still go and ask the second master for help."

"Hey, young lady, you don't know, why didn't you go and ask for help. It's just that the second master sent someone to say that he doesn't care about these things now and let us find a way ourselves." Lai Ma Ma dejectedly, then gritted her teeth, "It's all because of that damn Jia Yucun. He has caused so much suffering to people."

Yuanyang thought to herself, I'm afraid there will be another experience like the one that happened to Li Shier.

She said, "Second Master Lian is not at home now, and the eldest master is not in charge..."

"So, I can only ask the master for help." Nanny Lai took over the conversation, "We are really enemies. We owed each other in the previous life, otherwise I would not bother the master. But after all, he was born in my family and he is ambitious. I can only give up my face for most of my life and ask for the master's grace." Nanny Lai

sighed, "But the master has already given generous gifts to my family several times, how can I open my mouth, I swallowed the words several times when I came to my lips. Besides, I am not serving the master now, I feel even more ashamed, I can only beg Miss Yuanyang."

Yuanyang pulled Nanny Lai over and said confidantly, "I know what Grandma Lai means, and I might as well tell you something from my heart. Logically, what you ask for is just a small matter, but do you know how Grandma Feng is in a nightmare?"

"This..." Nanny Lai turned her eyes to Yuanyang's face, "I know a little."

"In the past few years, the masters have not been at peace. Not to mention Madam Feng this time, there are villains around the second master and the second mistress." Yuanyang frowned, "And they are all trusted people, which makes the old ancestor feel cold. You also know how compassionate the old ancestor is. Now that he is hurt, he has locked all the good things in the past in his heart, and no one can comfort him."

"What should we do?" Nanny Lai was suddenly anxious.

Yuanyang patted Nanny Lai, "If you ask me, this is too unfortunate. We can only wait for the old ancestor to calm down and recover."

"Hey, hey, hey!" Nanny Lai sighed several times and could only go to Wang Xifeng with melancholy. This is also the only place where she might find a way out. After all, Wang Xifeng's surname is also Wang.