On that day, Lin Zhixiao, as in previous years, worshiped the old soldiers one by one, and sent the personnel of Jiafu. And also sent gifts to the families of each pro-soldier member, so that each pro-soldier member would be grateful to Jia Ke and Jia Fu.

In the evening, Jia Ke set up a banquet for Lin Zhixiao to catch the wind and wash the dust. During Lin Zhixiao's stay, he reported all the big and small things in Jiafu to Jia Ke.

Jia Mansion this year because of the disposal of Lai's family. It shocked the big and small village heads and various housekeepers, so they didn't dare to make too many ghosts. As a result, the Jia family not only did not make ends meet this year, but also had a slight surplus.

The housekeeper Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang were praised by Jia's mother for this incident. And Mrs. Xing, who had been at odds with Mrs. Wang in previous years, became like a quail nesting there like a quail because of her aunt's miscarriage.

Jia Ke also asked Jia Yu's new aunt curiously, what kind of person is she? can make Jia Yu so fascinated, could it be a peerless beauty?

Lin Zhixiao smiled bitterly and said to Jia Ke: "If you want to say that the new aunt I have met a few times, I just say that she is beautiful, and the eldest aunt is much more beautiful than her." Somehow, the eldest lord only dotes on her now, and ignores the others. ”

Jia Ke couldn't help but sigh and said: "Maybe this is the fate of the previous life, and I met again in this life." In fact, Jia Ke was very strange in his heart, there was no similar woman in the whole Dream of Red Mansions, it was just like him.

Jia Ke and Lin Zhixiao chatted for a while, and after the banquet was dispersed, they went to rest.

Early the next morning, Qian Mao, as a housekeeper, got up and prepared to load all kinds of items back to Jiafu into the car, among which you Jia Ke wanted to give Jia Zheng and Aunt Zhou the most game, among which deer and robes were the most, which were hunted by nearby hunters on Cao Mountain. There are also two live deer.

When it was dawn, Jia Ke and the others got ready and set off. Five or six cars moved together, and five or six hundred people came out to see each other off, which was really spectacular.

After bidding farewell to Cao Zhuang's father and fellow villagers, Jia Ke and his party drove five or six cars to the capital. In the afternoon, when the sun was new, he entered the capital. I saw the prosperity of the market and the prosperity of the people, which is not comparable to other places. After living in Xia Caozhuang for more than half a year, Jia Ke couldn't help but feel happy in his heart when he saw the prosperity of Beijing. No wonder Chuncao and Qiaolian were so excited when they heard that they would return to Beijing for the New Year.

Jia Ke and others still entered the Rongguo Mansion from the West Corner Gate, and the matter of handing over the east and west in the outer courtyard was handled by Lin Zhixiao and Qian Mao.

Jia Ke took Chuncao and Qiaolian to turn east, walked through an east-west hall, to the south hall after the large courtyard in the Yimen, above five large main rooms, wings on both sides, deer tops, ear door drill mountain, extending in all directions, and then go east There is a small courtyard, there are three main rooms, on both sides are wing rooms with hand-copying verandahs to connect. This is where Aunt Zhou lives.

The first thing Jia Ke saw when he entered the door was that Xia Mai was sitting on the verandah embroidering handkerchiefs and looking out.

Xia Mai jumped up when he saw Jia Ke and shouted into the house, "Auntie, uncle is back." ”

As soon as Xia Mai finished shouting, she heard a voice from the main room, and before Jia Ke could walk to the door, Aunt Zhou ran out with red eyes. Seeing Jia Ke hugging him, he never let go again.

Jia Ke had no choice but to help Aunt Zhou and comfort her softly. At this time, Qiaolian came over, gently pulled her sleeve, and said to Aunt Zhou: "Auntie, the uncle has been walking for a day, and he should be tired to talk, let's talk in the house." ”

Aunt Zhou came to her senses, looked up at Qiaolian, and immediately recognized that this was his brother's daughter, and immediately grabbed his hand and asked, "Qiaolian, why are you here?" ”

Qiao Lian said to Aunt Zhou: "Auntie, I will be a maid for my uncle now." ”

Aunt Zhou said happily: "Okay, okay, I will rest assured that you will be there in the future." As he spoke, he pulled Jia Ke with one hand and Qiaolian with the other hand into the house. Haruka followed in the back, very unpleasantly. It's as if they're a family, and they're outsiders.

After entering the house, Aunt Zhou asked Jia Ke about her food, clothing, housing and transportation during this time. Seeing Jia Ke, there was nothing wrong during this time, so I was relieved.

Then Aunt Zhou said to Jia Ke: "After the day's journey, hurry back and rest for a while, and I'll teach you to eat later." Then he said to Chuncao: "Don't go to serve your uncle to rest." Then he pulled Qiaolian to speak.

Jia Ke listened to Aunt Zhou's instructions and went back to the house, Chuncao followed Jia Ke out closely, and saw Qiao Lian give her a provocative look before going out. But Chuncao didn't take it to heart, they were serving the uncle, and they had to follow the uncle closely, and they wouldn't be treated badly.

Chuncao has been in Jiafu for so many years, and he has long understood. Aunt Zhou has no say in Jia Ke's marriage, and Jia Ke has the final say in taking concubines. So even if Qiaolian pleases Aunt Zhou again, she may not be able to get what she wants. And he has already received Jia Ke's personal promise, as long as he serves Jia Ke honestly and doesn't make any mistakes, he thinks it will be stable.

Not to mention that Jia Ke went back to rest, but also Aunt Zhou and Qiaolian, when they saw Jia Ke and Chuncao leaving, they talked about their hearts.

Aunt Zhou asked Qiaolian, "Didn't you want to go into the house to serve people?" Why did you become your cousin's maid again? ”

Qiaolian replied to her, "Can serving others be the same as serving your cousin?" I've heard for a long time that my cousin is a capable person. There will definitely be a big future in the future. ”

Aunt Zhou was also very happy when she heard Qiaolian praise her son.

Aunt Zhou said to her, "Then you won't talk to me either." ”

Qiaolian replied to her, "Isn't that too late?" Father was suddenly sent to his cousin, and I was not there when you came home that time, and I didn't see you, so I went to Xia Caozhuang with you. I don't have time to meet you. ”

Aunt Zhou asked, "Then why did you go to serve him?" ”

Qiao Lian replied to Aunt Zhou, "Auntie, don't say it. I was the one who asked my father to shove me in your name. ”

When Aunt Zhou heard her say this, there was anything she didn't understand, so she pointed at Qiaolian's head with her finger and said, "As soon as I heard it, I knew that it was your ghost girl's idea." Your dad may be a little clever, but he doesn't have the guts. ”

Qiao Lian shook Aunt Zhou's arm happily and said, "Auntie, will you promise me?" Okay? Okay? ”

Aunt Zhou had no choice but to touch her hair and said, "Okay, what's not to do?" When asked later, I will say that I sent you there. Okay, right? ”

Qiao Lian put her heart down, but immediately thought of another thing. asked Aunt Zhou, "Auntie, do you know anything about Chuncao?" ”

Aunt Zhou asked suspiciously, "Chuncao, what's the matter with her?" ”

Qiao Lian hurriedly said to Aunt Zhou: "My cousin has already promised Chuncao to be his aunt." You don't know? ”

Aunt Zhou, you have to ask seriously immediately, "How do you know?" ”

Qiaolian replied, "I heard my cousin say it with my own ears, and Chuncao herself said about it. ”

Aunt Zhou listened to her words, thought about it for a while and didn't take it to heart. said to Qiaolian: "It's not a big deal, there is always a time for you to open up, and the women around you always pay more attention." Even if she finally became a concubine, she was just a concubine. As soon as she finished speaking, she saw that Qiao Lian's expression was wrong. He asked uncertainly, "Qiaolian, what are you thinking?" You tell your aunt. ”

Qiao Lian couldn't say anything, she just blushed, grabbed her sleeves, and bowed her head and said nothing.

Aunt Zhou looked at her expression, and she didn't know what it meant.

Aunt Zhou said to Qiaolian: "Your thoughts, my aunt has already understood. But Qiaolian, you have to understand. Even if your aunt helped you, you can only be a concubine in the end, and being a concubine is not so easy to be. ”

Qiao Lian blushed and said, "It's better to be a concubine than to marry a farmer like my cousin." ”

Aunt Zhou looked at her and sighed, and said, "Then what does your father mean?" Agree with you as well. ”

Qiao Lian lowered her head and said, "He wishes I could marry my cousin as a concubine." What can you think? ”

Aunt Zhou heard her say this, and she didn't have anything else to say. Although Qiaolian wants to marry her son as a concubine? But who can know the hardships of being a concubine except for personal feelings? Don't look at him as Jia Ke's mother-in-law, but after all, his aunt was born, and it will be Jia Ke's future wife who will decide Qiaolian's fate in the future.