Baochai came back from Mrs. Wang's place, and she was very depressed.
Just because someone from the palace came to tell Aunt Xue this morning: Xue Baochai's resume was false and concealed the fact that his late brother Xue Pan was involved in a major murder case, so his qualifications for admission to the palace were cancelled, and he would never be used again.
Mrs. Wang also learned about this and called Baochai to comfort her for a long time, and then told her her plan.
Only then did Baochai realize that the gold lock she had worn since childhood was a way out that her mother and aunt had prepared more than ten years ago - if they failed to enter the palace, they would become the master of Jia's house.
A woman from the Wang family does not need fame, but she must be wealthy.
Therefore, Baochai's mother did not choose the eldest son of the Xue family who was bent on pursuing fame, but chose Xue Guiren, the second son who inherited the royal merchant business. Although Baochai's aunt was also married to the second wife Jia Zheng, the eldest son Jia She only took on a false name.
, Jia Zhengcai is the beneficiary who truly bears the entire Rongguo Mansion industry.
Affordability is the most important thing.
Cousin Wang Xifeng seems to be powerful, but in fact she is very brainless and has no vision.
When her aunt asked her to marry Jia Zhen, the head of the Jia family, she made a huge fuss and insisted on marrying Jia Lian, who had no power or money. If it hadn't been for Jia Zhu's early death later, her aunt was deeply affected by her poor health and had no choice but to marry Jia Lian.
She was promoted to be in charge of Rongguo Mansion, but I am afraid that the treatment she receives now in Jia Mansion will be worse than that of Li Wan.
Now, using her temporarily is just a temporary need, and he will be the best candidate to replace Wang Xifeng.
As long as I marry Baoyu, everyone will be happy.
Xue Baochai was still thinking about it while walking. She felt a little aggrieved when she decided to marry Baoyu. However, she saw Jia Lian about to enter Lixiangyuan.
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Although Baochai has never met Jia Lian, he has already taken precautions against Jia Lian.
Because my aunt, Mrs. Wang, said: Lian Er went to Suzhou and picked up Lin Daiyu, and when he came back, his temperament changed and his actions became unpredictable. I am afraid that it has something to do with the Lin family, and even more afraid that it is...
With the old lady’s orders behind my back, I have someone to support me.
At this time, Baochai saw Jia Lian in front of him with a calm expression, like a deep blue pool with still water. It seemed clear to the bottom, but in fact it was so unfathomable that a mortal person with the naked eye could not see the depth at all.
Baochai secretly thought:
No, such people are the hardest to deal with.
I would rather he be like Baoyu, who is simple and no-nonsense, or like Jia Huan, who jumps up and down to get into trouble, or like Jia Zhen, who is completely greedy and lustful. On the contrary, it is Jia Lian who can't see what he wants.
A person may seem to have a gentle temper, but it is hard to guarantee that he is the most ruthless.
My aunt said that before we even entered Beijing, he dared to tell her something about my brother. My aunt asked him to find a way to send me to the palace, but he resisted and refused to help.
The aunt asked Sister Feng to go back and control him, but he used a plate of sesame cakes to coax the old lady into giving him the management rights of the Rongguo Mansion. The aunt had just mentioned this matter and was still gritting her teeth with hatred.
He suddenly came to Lixiangyuan at this time. Could it be that he heard about Jia Huan and came here to look for my brother?
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Hearing people shouting in the yard, especially Jia Huan, Baochai frowned slightly:
"This Third Master Huan always gathers and gambles in this yard. My brother told him a few times, but he always agreed verbally, and then called for more people.
My mother is an honest person, so she can only let them make trouble.
With that said, he turned around and said to Ying'er:
"Go and tell my mother that Second Master Lian is here."
The apricot-like eyes turned away from Jia Lian and gave Ying'er a "message-delivering" look.
Ying'er has been following Baochai since she was a child, and she already understood her intentions. She quickly agreed, entered the hospital quickly, and hurriedly sent a message to the gamblers, telling them to disperse.
Jia Lian thought:
I'm not here specifically to catch gamblers. It's enough to know that Jia Huan is indeed gambling with you.
I didn’t expect to meet the legendary Xue Baochai for the first time.
She is really beautiful, but unfortunately, she is not cute enough.
A businessman's daughter is a businessman's daughter. She is always cunning and calculating, but her character is not good enough. She is far worse than Qin Keqing.
Such a woman, no matter how beautiful she is, will grow into "Mrs. Wang No. 2" after reaching the sky, and it is just a decoration at home as a red flag.
As a young wife, I will definitely be more sensible than Aunt Zhao.
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Sure enough, there was no sound in the courtyard for an instant, but Jia Lian smiled softly:
"I suddenly remembered that I have something to do over there, so I won't go to your courtyard. Say hello to Aunt Xue for me."
Baochai was startled, and immediately realized that Jia Lian had seen through her scheme, but she was a smart person who was never embarrassed, so she smiled calmly:
"In that case, I won't delay Second Master Lian."
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Just as Jia Lian was about to turn around, someone strode out of the yard, shouting at the same time:
"Oops, ouch! What a sin, what a sin, it turns out that Brother Lian came to our small courtyard! I'm confused, I'm confused, I, a wooden dog and mud pig, didn't even come to greet me. I should be beaten! Damn, damn, damn!" The person who came here was not of high stature, but he was born very fair, with a high nose and a wide mouth. At first glance, he looked like a spoiled and pampered young man.
The man ran up to Jia Lian and was not very polite when he came forward. He just grabbed him and shouted and laughed:
"Second Brother Lian! I miss you so much! Second Brother Lian who I've only heard of his name but never seen in person! I've finally met him today!
I had long heard that Brother Lian was a man of gold and jade, but now that I saw him, I realized that there was not enough gold and jade to help Brother Lian.
It's a pity that I haven't seen Brother Lian in the past few days since I came here. The delay has been in vain. It's only now that I have become interested.
Come, come, come and sit in my yard, and add light to my broken wall."
Xue Pan was always restless, so he pulled Jia Lian towards the yard, shouting all the way:
"Mom! Mom! Second brother Lian is here!
I won’t let him go back today, so I’ll ask someone to prepare some food and wine! He won’t come back until he’s drunk! He won’t come back until he’s drunk!”
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Lixiangyuan was originally a retreat for Duke Rong of the Jia family in his later years. The buildings are not large in size, but they are well-organized and have a complete front hall and back rooms.
It is connected to the Jia Mansion by a double road, making it convenient for Aunt Xue and Baochai to enter the house and move around with Mrs. Wang. There is also an independent corner door in the southwest, which is convenient for Xue Pan to travel and avoid mixing with the female family members of the Jia Mansion.
At this time, Jia Lian was pulled into the courtyard by Xue Pan. Instead of going straight to the main room to see Aunt Xue, he went straight to the side of the courtyard. Xue Pan only shouted towards the main room:
"Mom, let me ask Brother Lian to take a look at my study first, and come back later!"
Baochai chased after him and reminded:
"Brother, it is only right to ask Mr. Lian to meet my mother first."
Xue Pan turned around and smiled:
"We are all from the same family, why should we be so polite?
Besides, my mother told me that since we are going to get married, Brother Lian and I must be as close as possible, for the sake of my sister’s future in the Jia family..."