When Jia Zheng returned to Rongxi Hall, he went to Mrs. Wang's place. As soon as he arrived in the courtyard, the little maid saw him. She hurriedly came over to salute him. Then she got up and opened the curtain while shouting inside, "The master is back."
When Jia Zheng entered the house, he saw Mrs. Wang making some small clothes. It turned out that they were made for Jia Baoyu. Several little maids were waiting on her.
When Mrs. Wang saw Jia Zheng coming in, she hurriedly got up and offered her seat to him. Jia Zheng was actually very satisfied with Mrs. Wang in his heart. Although Mrs. Wang was a little careful, she didn't make as much trouble as Jia She did, and she did it on the surface.
To be fair, she still has the demeanor of a housewife.
As soon as Jia Zheng sat down on the main seat, Mrs. Wang brought the tea bowl to him. Jia Zheng said calmly to Mrs. Wang: "If you are not busy, please sit down. I just came to take a look and say a few words to you. Then
There is something else."
Mrs. Wang returned to the bed and sat down, and said gently to Jia Zheng, "Just tell me what you have to say. Isn't it just the matter of my eldest brother being an official? I'm afraid it has been spread throughout the whole government now."
Jia Zheng said strangely: "I just found out about it and told my mother about it. How could it spread so fast?"
"What's the disapproval in our house? Let alone such a big event as promotion." Mrs. Wang explained to Jia Zheng with a smile.
Jia Zheng shook his head, feeling helpless about this kind of thing. He was more protective of the people than of Sichuan. In that dynasty, there was no way to control the spread of gossip.
"Besides this, there is one more thing I want to tell you. The Zhou family's position is to be used as a concubine." Jia Zheng said to Mrs. Wang calmly.
After hearing this, Mrs. Wang's hand that was making clothes was suddenly pricked with blood, but she seemed to be calm and put her finger in her mouth and sucked on it. She also said calmly: "Brother, things are different now. He
It’s time for my aunt to enjoy the blessings, and she still deserves to be mentioned.”
Jia Zheng was very satisfied with Mrs. Wang's words, and then said to her: "I plan to go to Dongbian'er after a while, let Zhen'er open an ancestral hall, and write Zhou's name on the genealogy in a bright and clear way."
When Mrs. Wang heard this, her face changed color. Whether it was a good concubine or an ordinary concubine, as long as her name was not listed in the family tree, she was just a man's toy, but once it was listed in the family tree, she was a famous person.
Now, my status and status are completely different from before.
Jia Zheng didn't see Mrs. Wang's face, but went on to say to Mrs. Wang: "After the name is recorded in the genealogy, the Zhou family's status will be different from before. Her monthly payment will be based on ten taels from now on."
After he finished, he was afraid of what she might say to refute, so he said to her again: "This is what the old lady meant."
At this time, Mrs. Wang's heart was already raging like fire, but she still had to hold it back. After thinking about it for a few times, she came up with an idea, so she asked Jia Zheng: "Since I have given you the title, you have also mentioned the virtue."
Concubine, shouldn’t there be a few more people serving around her? Otherwise, they won’t be worthy of her status.”
Jia Zheng had always paid no attention to these general affairs. Now that he heard what Mrs. Wang said, he felt that it made sense. So he said: "You are more thoughtful. It's time to add a few more people to her. She has three maids there now.
The two are still the eldest brother."
Mrs. Wang rolled her eyes and said with a sneer at the corner of her mouth: "Since the master agrees, I will add three more people to her in the next two days. The three in her house will also be paid into one tael of silver. Master, look
That's good."
Jia Zheng said impatiently: "You can make the decision on these things, why bother asking me." After saying that, he stood up and went out.
After Jia Zheng left, Mrs. Wang's face turned completely gloomy. Although she wanted to prevent Jia Ke from rising, she didn't understand this kind of court affairs at all. The only thing she could do now was to continue to urge Jia Zhu to study hard.
Otherwise, I don’t know if there will be a place for their mother and son to stand in this Rongguo Mansion in the future.
However, she had just set a trap for Aunt Zhou. As the main wife, she could not argue about these matters, but some people could. During this period, Aunt Zhao had won Jia Zheng's favor with her beauty.
Aunt Zhou's temperament, knowing that Aunt Zhou is adding positions and people, there will definitely be a scene, and it will also make Aunt Zhou look bad. Their originally harmonious relationship will turn into enemies.
Besides, Jia Zheng left Mrs. Wang's place and went to Aunt Zhou's courtyard.
At this time, Aunt Zhou's courtyard was full of laughter. It turned out that Xia Mai heard the news outside and came back to report to Aunt Zhou. At that time, Aunt Zhou was chatting with Qiaolian in the room, complaining that Jia Ke had not come for so many days.
A letter.
Suddenly Xia Maifeng ran in in a hurry, and saw Aunt Zhou walking past with a smile on her face. Aunt Zhou saw her in a hurry and said unhappily: "She is acting crazy every day, and she doesn't look like a girl at all. What will happen in the future?"
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Xia Mai didn't hear it, and smiled and said to Aunt Zhou: "Auntie, I heard a good news about the uncle."
Aunt Zhou has always known that Xia Mai loves to spread gossip. Seeing her so excited now, she is afraid that she will get some news outside. Don't hesitate to ask nervously: "What news did you find out? There is nothing bad, right?"
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Qiaolian, who was next to Aunt Zhou, quickly comforted Aunt Zhou and said, "Don't worry, aunt. Look at Xia Mai's happy expression, does it look like her cousin is in trouble? There must be some big event, so she came running back.
Annunciation."
Aunt Zhou looked at Xia Mai, who had become reserved at this time, and asked, "Is it the same as what Qiaolian said?"
Xia Mai coyly said to Aunt Zhou: "I found out this with great difficulty. If Auntie didn't reward me, I wouldn't tell you."
Aunt Zhou said anxiously: "If it is a good deed, you will naturally reward it. Look at it, why do you want to ask for reward before you even say anything?"
When Xia Mai saw Aunt Zhou agreeing, she said happily: "What I'm asking about today is a big deal. I will reward you if I keep it for you?"
"If you want to say it, just say it. Why are you talking about all this?" Qiaolian next to her was already anxious.
While they were talking, Chun Cao ran in from outside. Before she could stop, she said to Aunt Zhou: "Auntie, it's a big event. Our uncle has been promoted. I heard that the official position is higher than that of the master."
When Aunt Zhou and Qiao Lian heard what Chun Cao said, they both looked ecstatic. Then Aunt Zhou grabbed Chun Cao's hand. Her face was full of joy but she was a little worried that it was not true. She asked hurriedly: "Chun Cao, don't you want it?"
Lie to me, what you just said is true."
As Jia Ke's eldest maid, Chun Cao and Yourong Yan said proudly: "Of course it's true. I just went to report it to the old lady. Now it's spread throughout the whole house. Our uncle is now a fourth-rank official."
Yes, I heard that he is one level older than the master."
Aunt Zhou was so happy that she was so happy that she sat there with a smile on her face, but her tears kept flowing out. Thinking that her son was finally going to be successful, and thinking about the suffering they had suffered over the years, she couldn't help but shed tears.
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Qiaolian next to her was also very excited. When she heard the news, the smile on her face never stopped. Thinking about how she had to work as a maid for Jia Ke back then, but her family was still unwilling. Now she can't help but feel proud of herself.
Get up and admire your foresight.
Everyone was happy, only Xia Mai was pouting and looking at Chun Cao getting angry.
Aunt Zhou and everyone laughed for a while, and just now they noticed that Xia Mai was standing there looking at them with an aggrieved face.
Aunt Zhou was smiling with her eyes at this time. She said to Xia Mai who was comforting her, "I know you came first to report the news. I accepted your favor. Everyone will be rewarded today. Then let's give it to everyone tonight."
If the kitchen cooks more dishes, we will have a lot of fun."
Xia Mai became happy and joined Chuncao and Qiaolian's team, chattering and laughing with them.