When Jia Zheng returned to Rongxi Hall, he went to Mrs. Wang's place, and as soon as he arrived in the courtyard, a little maid saw it, and hurriedly came over to give him a salute, and then got up and shouted inside while opening the curtain, "The master is back." ”

When Jia Zheng entered the house, he saw that Mrs. Wang was making some small clothes, which were made for Jia Baoyu at a glance, and several little maids were waiting beside her.

When Mrs. Wang saw Jia Zheng coming in, she hurriedly got up and gave him a seat. Jia Zheng is actually very satisfied with Mrs. Wang in her heart, although Mrs. Wang is a little cautious, but she is not as bad as Jia Yu's side, and she is fair on the surface, and she still has the demeanor of a wife.

As soon as Jia Zheng sat on the main seat, Mrs. Wang sent the tea bowl to him, and Jia Zheng said to Mrs. Wang calmly: "You don't have to be busy and sit down, I just come over to have a look, talk to you a few words, and then there are still things." ”

Mrs. Wang returned to the bedside and sat down, and said to Jia Zheng gently, "If the master has something to say, isn't it just the matter of the eldest brother being an official, and now I'm afraid the whole house will spread the word." ”

Jia Zheng said strangely: "I just just knew, and I told my mother, how could it spread so quickly?" ”

"What's unpleasant in our house? What's more, it's such a big thing as a promotion. Mrs. Wang explained to Jia Zheng with a smile.

Jia Zheng shook his head, he was also very helpless about this kind of thing, the mouth of the people was more than the mouth of the people, and the gossip was not controlled in that dynasty.

"In addition to this matter, there is one more thing to tell you, the position of the Zhou family should be paid into a good concubine." Jia Zheng said to Mrs. Wang calmly.

When Mrs. Wang heard this, her hand, which was making clothes, was suddenly pricked with blood, but as if nothing happened, she put her finger in her mouth and sucked it. also said flatly: "The eldest brother is not the same as before now, and his aunt should also enjoy the blessings, and this part should still be mentioned." ”

Jia Zheng was very satisfied when he heard Mrs. Wang say this, and then said to her: "I plan to go to the east after a while, let Zhen'er open the ancestral hall, and write the name of the Zhou family on the family tree in a bright way." ”

When Mrs. Wang heard this, her face changed color, whether it is a good concubine or an ordinary concubine, as long as the name is not on the family tree, it is just a man's thing, but once it is on the family tree, it is a famous person, and the status is very different from before.

Jia Zheng didn't seem to see Mrs. Wang's face, but continued to say to Mrs. Wang: "After the name is recorded in the family tree, the status of the Zhou family is different from before, and her monthly money will be released according to ten taels in the future." After finishing speaking, he was afraid that she would say something to refute, so he said to her again: "This is what the old lady meant." ”

At this time, Mrs. Wang's heart was already churning like fire, but she still had to hold back. After turning around a few times in his heart, he had an idea, so he asked Jia Zheng: "Since you have given the name and also mentioned a good concubine, should you also add a few people who are serving around you?" Otherwise, it wouldn't be worthy of her identity. ”

Jia Zheng has always been indifferent to these chores, and now when he hears Mrs. Wang say this, he also feels reasonable. So he said: "It's still thoughtful, it's time to add a few people to her, she has three maids over there now, and two of them are still big brothers." ”

Mrs. Wang's eyes rolled, and she said with a sneer on the corner of her mouth: "Since the master agreed, I will make up three more people for her in the past two days, and the three in her house will also be paid one or two silver." It's good to look at it, sir. ”

Jia Zheng said impatiently: "You can just call these things, why bother to ask me." Then he got up and went out.

Mrs. Wang's face was completely gloomy after Jia Zheng went out, although she had the intention to prevent Jia Ke from rising, but she didn't understand this kind of court thing at all, the only thing she could do now was to continue to urge Jia Zhu to study hard, otherwise this Rongguo Mansion, I don't know if there is a place for their mother and son to stand in the future.

However, she also gave Aunt Zhou a set just now, she can't fight for these things as the main room, but some people can. During this time, Aunt Zhao won Jia Zheng's favor with her beauty, and with Aunt Zhao's temperament, she knew that Aunt Zhou was an additional position and an additional person, and she would definitely make a fuss, and she would also give Aunt Zhou an ugly look when the time came. Let their originally harmonious relationship become 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, when Aunt Zhou was chatting with Qiaolian in the room, complaining that Jia Ke had not received a letter for so many days.

Suddenly, Xia Mai ran in in a hurry, and saw Aunt Zhou walking over with a smile on her face, Aunt Zhou looked at her in a hurry, and said unhappily: "Every day I am crazy, and I don't look like a girl at all." What can I do in the future? ”

Xia Maidang didn't hear it, and said to Aunt Zhou with a smile: "Auntie, I heard good news. About the uncle. ”

Aunt Zhou has always known that Xia Mai loves to spread gossip, and when she saw her so excited, she was afraid that she would get some news outside. Don't be nervous and ask, "What news did you hear?" Isn't there anything bad about it? ”

Qiaolian, who was next to Aunt Zhou, hurriedly comforted Aunt Zhou and said, "Auntie, don't worry, you look at Xia Mai's happy look, like your cousin's expression?" There must have been some great joy that made her run back to report the good news. ”

Aunt Zhou looked at Xia Mai, who had become reserved at this time, and asked, "Is it the same as what Qiao Lian said?" ”

Aunt Zhou, who was squirming in Xia Mai, said: "This is something I found out with great difficulty, if my aunt doesn't have a reward, I won't say it." ”

Aunt Zhou said anxiously: "If it's a good thing, there will naturally be your reward." Look at what kind of system you want to ask for before you speak? ”

Xia Mai saw Aunt Zhou agree, so she said happily: "Today I inquired about a big matter, and Aunt listened to the reward for keeping it?" ”

"If you want to say it, just say it, what are you doing with this big bunch of ramblings." Qiao Lian next to her was already in a hurry.

While they were talking, Chuncao ran in from outside, and before she stopped, she said to Aunt Zhou: "Auntie, there is a big happy event, our uncle has been promoted." I heard that the official position is bigger than the master. ”

Aunt Zhou and Qiaolian heard Chuncao say this, and their faces were ecstatic all of a sudden, and then Aunt Zhou grabbed Chuncao's hand, her face was full of joy and a little worried that it was not true, and asked anxiously: "Chuncao, don't lie to me, what you just said is true." ”

Chuncao, as Jia Ke's eldest maid, said proudly with Yourong at this time: "Of course it's true, the old man went to report to the old lady just now." Now it's spread all over the house, our uncle is now a fourth-grade official, and I heard that he is one level older than the master. ”

Aunt Zhou was stupid with joy, sitting there with a smile on her face, but tears kept flowing out. Thinking that his son is finally promising, and thinking about the suffering they have suffered over the years, I can't help but cry.

And Qiaolian next to her was also very excited, and when she heard the news, the smile on her face did not stop. Thinking that she had to be a maid for Jia Ke back then, her family was still unwilling, but now she can't help but be proud and admire her foresight.

Everyone was happy, only Xia Mai was there pouting, looking at Chuncao angrily.

Aunt Zhou and everyone laughed for a while, and just now they found Xia Mai standing there looking at them with a look of grievance.

Aunt Zhou's eyes were smiling at this time, and she said to Xia Mai, who comforted her, "I know that you came first to report the news, I am the one who receives your affection, and everyone will be rewarded today." Then let's let the kitchen cook a few more dishes tonight, and let's have a few more fun. ”

Xia Mai became happy at this time, joined the team of Chuncao and Qiaolian, and laughed with them.