Not to mention that Jiao Shun hit the bottom line as usual that night.

The next day came the third day of August, which was the day of Jia Mu's sixty-ninth birthday. Although it was not her tenth birthday, it still alarmed many people who had an old relationship with Rongguo Mansion.

This birthday celebration will last for five consecutive days and will not end until the seventh day of August.

The third day of the Lunar New Year is a family gathering. In addition to the leading figures of Rong Ning's second house, there are also children of close branches of the clan, as well as relatives and friends of Wang, Shi and Xue's three families.

On the fourth, fifth, and sixth day of the lunar month, we deal with old friends and relatives, and have official contacts. On the first day of the seventh lunar month, Lai Da takes his servants to celebrate birthdays and collect rewards, and by the way, he does some general cleaning.

Because Jiao Shun had a different status and could barely be regarded as an in-law of Shi Taijun's natal family, he was also arranged to fall on the third day of the lunar new year.

Jia's mother was originally worried that her son would have a conflict with him, but she didn't expect to receive a report early that morning. It was said that Jia Zheng's old illness had relapsed and he was really bad at work. She could only ask Baoyu to pray for his birthday on his behalf and make amends after his condition improved.

After hearing the news, the old lady was worried about her son's condition, but she couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Since Jia Zheng was not here, Jiao Shun was placed next to Jia Zhen, just behind Jia She, Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, and ahead of Baoyu, Jia Huan and others.

Although the three above have not reported illness, they all look a little depressed, and it is obvious that they have not yet recovered from the epidemic.

In addition, Jia She first forcibly detained his son's luggage, and then fought with Jia Zhen; and Jia Lian deeply hated Jia Zhen for dragging him into trouble. There was a deep rift between the three of them, and naturally they had nothing to say to each other.

Even if the leader is like this, it is obvious that the atmosphere at the table is dull.

For those who don't know what's going on, just looking at the situation at this table, they might think that today is the death anniversary of the old lady.

Others were just complaining in their hearts and did not dare to express it. Only Jia Baoyu saw that his father was not present, and he was like a monkey under a curse. First he shook his head and said, "It's boring", and then he simply rubbed his soles with oil and fell in love with the girl.

During their dinner.

Unexpectedly, both Shi Xiangyun and Jia Tanchun were a little distracted, even Baochai was speechless, he did not dare to provoke Lin Daiyu anymore, and Yingchun was another gourd with its mouth cut off.

In the end, Jia Baoyu could only talk about Buddhism with Xichun. Although this touched his itch for a while, he still felt that the characters here and here had all changed and lost their interest.

Not to mention what happened to him.

But he said that Wang Xifeng had bought enough good things from the old lady. When he returned to the banquet, he saw Li Wanzheng and Youshi whispering, and then he remembered the previous unsuccessful interrogation of Jiao Shun.

Although Xindao, that bitch never admitted it, how could it be such a coincidence that just when he was having an affair with Sister-in-law Zhen, Sister-in-law Zhu also became a frequent visitor to Ningguo Mansion?

Thinking of this, the spirit of gossip in Sister Feng's heart became strong, and sometimes she was mixed with a bit of sourness.

So he stepped forward with a smile and made a pun: "Young, I've only been away for a short while, and the two of you are like glue. Look at the heat, you're probably even more unhindered than me and Ping'er."

"

She and Ping'er are in a concubine relationship, and it is inappropriate to compare Li Wan and Youshi. Moreover, the four words "unobstructed and unobstructed" are deliberately used. Anyone who hears this will know that it means something.

Li Wan knew her relationship with Jiao Shun very well. He didn't know that he was testing himself when he heard these words. He smiled and said: "When you come, the three of us will work together without any hindrance. From now on, the sisters will work together to benefit each other."

Broken gold.”

This statement obviously means something.

After hearing this, Youshi covered her mouth and laughed: "I don't dare to break it. If it is broken, I'm afraid you will be the first one to refuse to let me go."

She was used to joking with Li Wan, but she didn't expect Li Wan to glance at Wang Xifeng, cover his mouth and laugh: "I'm afraid I'm not the first one who refuses to forgive others."

These two little bitches don’t betray anyone when they’re flirting?!

It was Wang Xifeng who initiated the topic. At this time, she became a little flustered, secretly wondering if that bitch slave kept it secret from her while telling Li Wan and Youshi about their affair?

Thinking of this, she felt sour and annoyed, wishing she could go to the men's table and grab Jiao Shun's ears and question him.

There was a lot of anger in my heart, and naturally I didn't like anything, and I couldn't get excited about anything. In a short time, I made two jokes and scolded several slaves.

When Li Wan saw this, he was about to flirt a few more words, but was stopped by Youshi, who pulled her to the corner and asked quietly: "Did Feng Lazi also get into his pocket?"

Li Wancai's attitude was almost undisguised. Wang Xifeng was suspicious, and she had some understanding.

After Li Wan nodded in recognition, Youshi added, "I knew it! Huh~ You guys have been talking about everything together all day long, and you just hid it from me!"

Li Wan smiled and said: "Good sister, you are the one who dragged me into the trap, but now even Brother Xiong is almost one month old, but you are jealous of me!"

"Hmph~"

Youshi rolled her eyes, pouted at Wang Xifeng and said, "You don't want me to be jealous, but why do you provoke such jealousy yourself? I won't cause trouble for him, but if something goes wrong, look at what he does with you behind his back!"

"

Seeing that she saw that he was deliberately provoking Wang Xifeng, Li Wan hurriedly raised his hands, and Yang Zuo said in fear: "Yes, yes, yes, I won't dare to do it again. It's not a big deal if I am punished by that person. If I accidentally miss Brother Xiong,

Isn’t it a sin to ruin my son’s future?”

"Bah~"

Youshi spat: "I used to be a very honest person, but now I have learned to be smooth-tongued like him. Brother Xiong pointed at him, so why don't he just ignore Brother Lan?"

Speaking of his son, Li Wan subconsciously glanced at the men's table and saw Jia Lan sitting next to Jia Huan and Jia Cong like a young adult, looking unsocial, and couldn't help but sigh: "I

Now I don’t dare to expect him to support Lange’er, but I’m afraid that Langeer will be implicated by him.”

"How do you say this?"

"Lang Geer will have a career in the future, but now he is on the same level as scholars..."

"You know what you are doing. Waiting for Brother Lang to end, it will still take four or five years. County examinations, government examinations, hospital examinations, and township examinations. It will take another two or three years to go down this road. By then, that thief will be long gone.

I don’t know how many times I’ve been promoted to an official position, but I can’t even handle this little thing?”

Youshi was extremely confident in Jiao Shun. Although Li Wan felt that it might not be so smooth, it was not an imminent difficulty after all, so he did not continue to struggle.

The two of them returned to the banquet arm in arm. After listening to Jia Baoyu and Xichun's Zen teachings, You couldn't help interrupting: "Sister, please stop listening to his nonsense. Even if this Buddhist teaching is of some use, it won't teach you anything."

Come up with a wonderful jade!"

Baoyu felt a little embarrassed at the moment. When Miaoyu made sarcastic remarks to Ning Guofu, although he did not agree with him, he did not stop him on the spot. It was right for You to challenge him.

However, Xichun, who regarded Miaoyu as his spiritual mentor, became angry after hearing these words. He stood up and sneered: "Didn't my sister-in-law worship Guanyin? If Buddhism is useless, how did Brother Xiong come about? As for Miaoyu,

Jade…hum~ Now that you can do it, don’t blame others for it!”

"Okay, okay!"

You also felt that this sister-in-law was getting older. Although Xichun always lived in Rongguo Mansion, she was actually Jia Zhen's sister. If her mind was deceived by these principles, it would be of no benefit to her future, so she gave her a few words of advice as her eldest sister-in-law.

Who would have thought that this rare kindness would be treated like a donkey's liver and lungs!

She asked angrily: "What the girl means is that it is all our fault. Instead, Miaoyu, who was talking about people behind their backs, was wronged? I advise the girl to think about her identity first before saying this!"

"I didn't say that."

Xichun tilted her head: "Now that I'm old, it's not convenient for me to go to your place anymore. Recently, I've often heard that people are talking about something behind their backs. How much unsavory gossip! If I go again, I'm afraid that even I will be involved.

"

"What are you talking about?"

Youshi said angrily: "Who is the girl? Who are we? Since the girl heard people talking about us, she should ask him on the spot!"

Xichun, however, was not at all merciful: "I am a girl who only hides from right and wrong. If I had to ask for trouble, who would I be? I am not afraid of your irritation. Right and wrong can be judged by the public, so why bother asking others? The ancients said

Well, 'good and evil, life and death, father and son can't help', let alone between you and me. Now I only care about my innocence, and I don't care what you do. From now on, if you have anything to do, just don't involve me."

When You heard this, she was angry and amused, because she said to the people around her: "I heard people say in the past that these four girls are young and foolish. I just don't believe it. What they said today is ignorant and insignificant. Although it is

The words of a child can chill a person’s heart the most!”

Li Wan, Baochai, Tanchun, and Xiangyun saw this and hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over and managed to pull the two sisters away.

Li Wan persuaded Xichun alone: ​​"No matter what, she is still your sister-in-law. Why did you say that you are so heartless and heartless, so that she can't stand down in public?"

Xichun, on the other hand, was determined to get things done, and he immediately said with a pinched neck: "The ancients also said, 'If you don't be cruel, you will rarely become a traitor.' I am an innocent person, why should I let them ruin my reputation?"

?!"

After hearing this, Mrs. You became even more irritated and angry. You should not scold a bald man in front of a monk, but these four girls showed no mercy in front of everyone!

Then he said angrily: "Okay, okay, I have just seen what it means to be a cold-hearted and cruel person! You are a rich lady, and we are not worthy of it! Let's just stop getting close to each other in the future, so as not to worry about it.

It’s ruining the young lady’s reputation!”

Everyone else tried their best to persuade her to make peace, but Jia Baoyu was the only one among them who actually had some enlightenment and sighed secretly: In the past, I only thought that the fourth sister was as cowardly as the second sister, but now I know that she is independent and intelligent. If I can also learn from her,

If she were like this, wouldn't everything be pure and she would no longer have to worry about the turmoil in the world?

For a moment, I was so obsessed with my thoughts that my soul suddenly left my body and wandered away from the hustle and bustle of the city, heading towards a place of freedom and ease...

There was a commotion here, and even the old lady sent someone to ask. Naturally, Jia Zhen also got the news. Although she was angry at her sister for being ruthless and cruel, she didn't dare to break out because of Jia Mu's birthday party, so she had to grit her teeth.

He swallowed the wine together, and ended up being drunk and unconscious even before his birthday.

Jia She resented Jia Zhen for involving him, so when he saw this, he simply sent someone to carry him back to Ningguo's mansion, so that he could be out of sight and out of mind.

Jia Zhen was sent away drunk, and You, as his wife, wanted to see her off.

Wang Xifeng also followed him to the men's table for an excuse. Taking advantage of the chaos, he winked at Jiao Shun and signaled him to find a quiet place to talk.

Jiao Shun didn't know what kind of trouble this Feng Lazi was going to make, but he thought that if she didn't decide the place in advance this time, she probably wouldn't be able to ambush, so he pretended to give Jia Zhen a ride and took the opportunity to leave.

Not wanting there to be two people watching during the women's banquet, after a slight hesitation, they also hurriedly left the banquet and followed her out.

One of them is Xiangyun, and the other is Tanchun.

Xiangyun chased him out not to say that he was aboveboard, but at least he was justified, and Tanchun...
To be continued...