Chapter 86 Teasing Ping'er
"Besides, the reason why I fought so hard on the battlefield was just so that my sisters could live the life they like! If I can't even protect you sisters, what's the point of me being the earl?"
The first half of Jia Cong's words sounded murderous, but the second half was extremely heartwarming, especially for the sisters. They looked around with their beautiful eyes and felt a warm current flowing in their hearts. Most of them were favored in the mansion, but it was the first time that someone spoke such domineering and direct words to them. It was precisely because of this that the words hit their hearts and moved them all.
After chatting and laughing for a while, everyone asked the maids behind them to present the gifts they had brought to Jia Cong.
The main purpose of coming here today is to congratulate Jia Cong on his "new house". Besides, this courtyard was carefully decorated by the girls, so naturally the gifts have been prepared long ago.
Baoyu gave her a fan, Baochai gave her a new robe, Daiyu gave her a set of writing brushes and ink, and Xiangyun gave her a string of beads.
Yingchun gave incense sticks that she had twisted herself, Tanchun gave an incense burner, and Xichun gave a map of the border.
Finally, Li Wan took out a small box and said, "Brother Cong, there is nothing , but there are a few ancient books. I hope you don't mind them!"
Jia Cong quickly took it with both hands. In this era, the value of ancient books is very high even if they are not unique. Moreover, this is probably what Li Wan brought from her parents' home. This is a great gift. I think it is because of Jia Lan's matter, otherwise, there would be no reason to give such a generous gift.
After Xiao Que'er and the other two had received all the gifts, Jia Cong smiled and said, "Today, everyone is here. Although there are not many beautiful scenes , it is spacious enough. I will host a banquet for you all. We can eat, drink, and talk. Isn't that perfect!"
"Is this a good thing for me today? As soon as I walked in, I heard someone wanted to host a party!"
Naturally, this voice could only be Wang Xifeng.
But Fengjie led Ping'er into the house, and after looking at the beautiful girls around, she said, "No wonder all the courtyards are empty. They are all here with our uncle."
"Tell me what good news you have, and give me some of the profits!"
"Hahaha!" Jia Cong laughed. "It's hard to say good things, but there is a matter of paying money. My brother just happened to be planning to invite a group of sisters to the party, and was worried about the money. But unfortunately, my second sister-in-law is here?"
"Sisters, you must keep a close eye on the second sister-in-law. If she runs away, we won't be able to host this event!"
All the women covered their faces and laughed!
"Oh my, my, our great uncle is actually short of money? This is such a joke! Besides, I am here to give you a gift, so there is no reason for me to pay any more money!"
"Hmph, Feng girl, then tell me what gift you gave. If Third Brother is not satisfied, he will not be forgiven easily!" Daiyu stepped forward and said with a smile.
Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes, "In my opinion, what could our eldest uncle lack? Even if he really lacks, there is the emperor's reward and the old lady in the mansion cares about him, so it is not my turn, right? However, in my opinion, Chenwu Court is still in need of a proper mistress. If the eldest uncle likes any one, just tell me and I will send her to him."
Baochai, Daiyu, and Xiangyun all turned red in the face and attacked Fengjie. It was not until Wang Xifeng begged for mercy that Li Wan rescued her and said, "You are also a sister-in-law, how can you joke with the girls like this?"
"Humph!" Wang Xifeng raised her chin. "Our eldest uncle is now a second-class baron. He has a promising future. How many people in the capital can compare with him in terms of family background, prospects, and looks? If you don't respond now, don't ask for it from the second mistress later."
Li Wan quickly blocked her mouth, "You burnt the paper, please stop using your magic. You are such a busy person, why don't you tell me what's the matter?"
Wang Xifeng waved her hand and Ping'er brought over a box. When the box was opened, it contained a jade mountain about half a foot high. There were natural patterns on the jade mountain, just like flowers, plants and green trees. It was really rare.
"I don't have anything else, and I'm not as skilled as the girls. I only have this kind of vulgar stuff, so please don't let your uncle despise it."
Jia Cong pretended to ponder, then said solemnly, "Second sister-in-law, just tell me how many of these vulgar things you have in your room. I will never despise them. I will ask my sisters to help me move them all here right away!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was laughter again.
Looking at Wang Xifeng in front of him, who was laughing so hard that her body was shaking, and there was a faint fragrance wafting from her, even Jia Cong couldn't help but feel a little moved. This goddess and fairy was indeed worthy of her reputation.
"I came here today following the words of the old ancestor. The old ancestor said that according to the rules, your room should have a nanny in charge, four senior maids, six second-class maids, and a few more maids for rough work. Let's see if Brother Cong likes any of them, so that I can go back and report to the old lady."
This is the case for all the legitimate males in the mansion, like Baoyu, who has more than a dozen head and second-class maids in his house. However, if he is a concubine's son, the number is halved.
Jia Cong was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand, "Second sister-in-law, I'm used to being idle in the army, so forget about the housekeepers. As for the head maids, I already have Xiao Que'er, Qingwen, and Xiangling, which are enough. There is no need to add more for the time being. As for the second-class maids and rough maids, please assign a few at will."
There are already quite a few maids in the house, and there is also a spare one, so if there are more, it will make things look messy! As for the other maids, it doesn’t matter if there are more. Otherwise, it will be too much to take care of the people in and out of the courtyard, especially when all the sisters come.
"How can this be possible!" Wang Xifeng waved her hands. "They are only one or two maids. You just need to tell them their names and the other sisters-in-law will take care of them for you. Now that you are the master of the mansion, you cannot be without help."
"Xiao Que'er has lived in my room since she was little. Qingwen and Xiangling have always been attentive to her. I am the only master in the courtyard. Adding more people will only cause more trouble!"
At this point, Jia Cong smiled at Wang Xifeng and said, "However, what Second Sister-in-law said is not without reason. But if you must choose someone who can be a housekeeper, then Second Sister-in-law, please be kind and give Sister Ping'er to me!"
"How dare Third Master tease me!" Ping'er ran out in shame. Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrows, "You... you are so shameless, how dare you set your sights on the people around Second Madam? Do you want Second Madam to be your housekeeper?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard all the women around her burst into laughter. Wang Xifeng suddenly realized that she had said the wrong thing and quickly spat twice.
Li Wan looked at her sister-in-law helplessly. Wasn't this girl Feng, who spoke without thinking, digging a hole for herself?
