Chapter 36: The Old Cow and the Young Grass Together
"What about you? Do you like to listen to dramas or do you like Bai Yuan? Jiang Pearl joked with a smile.
Bai Yuan is quite a topic among the people, and many little girls who have not come out of the cabinet like to listen to his plays, wearing costumes that are beautiful and moving, and taking off costumes are handsome and compelling.
"Of course it's Bai Yuan. The female characters he plays, with their smiles and every move, are vivid and indescribably beautiful. ”
Xiaoqiu is self-absorbed, and even Jiang Pearl is looking forward to Bai Yuan's performance, and has heard him sing a cappella in the Su family, without costumes, and his charm is invincible.
The garden was brightly lit and people came and went, not everyone could see Jiang Nantian, he sat in the inner hall and listened to Uncle Li's report on the recent events at the dock.
"Wu Dalang has withdrawn from the history of Xinxing Wharf, and now Tang Shijing of Xinxing Wharf is in charge."
Uncle Li said respectfully, looking at Jiang Nantian carefully, today is the old man's birthday, and he didn't go out to see the guests, and suddenly wanted to know the recent situation of Xinxing Wharf.
I wonder what he has in mind?
The kid surnamed Tang has two brushes, and he is the person who was brought up by the old man, and he will definitely be able to do great things in the future.
"Uncle Li, according to your observation, how is Tang Shijing?"
Jiang Nantian sat on the old rattan chair, shook his body, and asked leisurely.
The man that his precious granddaughter has a crush on must know the roots, otherwise he can only get rid of it.
Sent someone to check his details, the down-and-out young master from the capital, who stayed abroad, has knowledge, courage, and good martial arts.
Such a talent, if it can really be used by him, can be regarded as a tiger with wings for the Jiang family.
The tree is big and windy, and the high place is not cold, these truths, Jiang Nantian understands. I will also worry that one day I will be pulled down from a high position. It is also necessary to cultivate more juniors and consolidate strength.
Uncle Li couldn't guess the old man's heart, Tang Shijing was the person he arranged, and asked his opinion in turn?
This is somewhat unreasonable.
praised him for his ability, but he was afraid that the old man would not be satisfied. To say that he can't do it is to violate his conscience.
Jiang Nantian's round face showed a hint of a smile, and he said easily: "Tell the truth." ”
Uncle Li thought for a while and replied according to his true thoughts: "He is a good young man, brave and strategic, and the most important thing is to win the hearts of the people." Wu Dalang has managed Xinxing for many years, and the people below are convinced and unconvinced. The kid surnamed Tang is different, he treats everyone equally, as long as he is willing to contribute, he can get paid. No deductions. ”
After speaking, Uncle Li secretly glanced at Jiang Nantian, only to see that he looked thoughtful, and did not show a dissatisfied look, and immediately put his mind at ease.
"The Su family's batch of goods was intercepted by someone and sent to Xinxing Wharf. Remember, to be unaware, and then let out the wind, it was the kid surnamed Tang who did it. ”
Jiang Nantian thought for a long time before replying to Uncle Li, his tone was gentle, without any ups and downs.
Uncle Li wondered in his heart, didn't he frame his own people, didn't he make it clear that he couldn't get along with himself?
It's just that he put this in his stomach and didn't say it. Respectfully replied: "Remember." ”
"Let's go, go out and have some fun."
Jiang Nantian got up and walked out of the inner hall with his hands in his hands, and Uncle Li followed closely and came to the garden.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bump into you."
A woman wearing a blouse and dress in front of the court, combing long braids, the braids hung down neatly on her chest, like a frightened kitten, and she was pitiful to the bones.
Jiang Nantian's heart in his sixties has never been restless for many years, holding the girl's hand, and he has not let go.
As if returning to his youth, his wife, who had been dead for many years, came back to life and broke into his arms again.
The wind of that year, the rain of that year, the sky in the south of the Yangtze River is listed, and the pain of missing his deceased wife for many years is suddenly comforted.
Jiang Pearl was attracted by Mu Yuan because she was listening to him singing, and when she found out that Honglian was about to meet Jiang Nantian, it was too late.
She stood under the wisteria trellis from afar, looking at Jiang Nantian's expression, and she still couldn't figure out why Jiang Nantian fell in love with the red lotus.
Honglian has just turned twenty years old, and before Jiang Nantian, she was still a yellow flower girl.
Jiang Pearl knew that all this was a conspiracy, a conspiracy between Song Ziyan and the Su family, but she couldn't understand why they were sure that their grandfather would accept the red lotus.
The red lotus is beautiful, the long eyelashes are like feathers and butterflies curling in the light and shadow, and the two ink springs under the butterfly wings ripple with a melancholy color.
The most important thing is the sorrow that seems to be nothing, hooking people's hearts, and talking loudly is afraid of disturbing her.
"Master, you hurt me."
Red Lotus's gentle and lovely voice, with a hint of trembling and a frightened tone, made Jiang Nantian let go quickly.
"Whose girl are you? Why the panic? ”
"Back to the master, I am the maidservant of the Song family, and I am about to go back with the eldest prince to give the old man a birthday gift. Unfortunately, I ate the wrong thing and had a stomach upset, so I accidentally disturbed you, master. Please don't blame the master. ”
Honglian said, Ying Ying bowed down, ready to kneel and beg for mercy.
Jiang Nantian hurriedly helped the person up, and said to Yan Yue: "It's okay, this big mansion is twisted and turned, I don't blame you." ”
When Uncle Li saw the red lotus, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then disappeared and regained his calm.
Maybe it's a coincidence.
It's just that he didn't expect that Jiang Nantian would personally lead someone to find the toilet and send him away at will.
"Uncle Li, where's Grandpa?" Jiang Pearl asked in a panic.
"What's the urgency of the young lady? Do you have to look for an old man? ”
Uncle Li has been with Jiang Nantian for most of his life, and he knows that the old man doesn't want to be disturbed, if it is not an important matter, he will never dare to take Jiang Pearl to find someone.
"I was bullied."
After Jiang Pearl finished speaking aggrievedly, her eyes were red, her hands were mixed together, and she pinched the back of her hand with her nails.
Uncle Li had never seen the brutal Jiang Pearl shed tears, and at this time, he couldn't say it, and the tears in his misty eyes made him immediately decide to take someone to find Jiang Nantian.
must have suffered a great grievance, otherwise Jiang Zhuzhu, who would not cry if she broke her knee, how could she cry.
Jiang Pearl followed behind Uncle Li and sobbed quietly, pretending to be bullied. She can't stop it directly, grandpa is suspicious by nature, and he will definitely break the casserole and ask to the end.
You can't say anything like being born again.
Jiang Nantian stood at the door of the old-fashioned toilet, waiting for Honglian, who asked if he would meet bad people in such a remote place?
"No, I'll wait for you to come out."
After getting Jiang Nantian's affirmation, Honglian went to the toilet. Her weak appearance and need to be taken care of aroused Jiang Nantian's chivalrous heart.
I think that at the beginning, when I met my deceased wife who had not passed away, it was probably a drama like a hero saving beauty.
It's just that at this time, the hero is completely useless, just going to the toilet, where he needs to protect.
Honglian was scared, and kept dragging his robe, for fear that he would fly, such a feeling of being relied on for a long time.
"Master, Miss has been bullied."
Jiang Nantian was thinking about the red lotus, suddenly heard Uncle Li's voice, looked back behind him, and saw Jiang Zhuzhu's red eyes, wiping his tears with a handkerchief.
"What's going on? Who would dare to bully you? ”
Jiang Nantian's heart was in a panic, and the tears of his baby granddaughter made him feel distressed, and he hated to sink the person who bullied Jiang Pearl into the sea immediately.
"Grandpa, Jiang Yuqing took someone to my boudoir and wanted to steal my dowry."
Jiang Pearl choked up, threw herself into Jiang Nantian's arms, and secretly thought that at this time in her previous life, Jiang Yuqing had already sent someone to steal things.
He stole all her dowry and gold bars. After her grandfather's death, she was unscrupulous and spoke out at this time.
"Uncle Li, take someone to find out?"
"Yes, sir." Uncle Li took the order and left.
Honglian hesitated to walk out of the toilet, and when she saw Jiang Pearl crying and coquettishly in Jiang Nantian's arms, her heart was full of envy.
"Master, I ......"
Honglian spoke cautiously, not daring to look at Jiang Nantian's burly figure, although he was a little older, he could be a grandfather, but he was a big man in Haicheng, and his bearing was extraordinary.
Jiang Nantian glanced at the submissive red lotus, waved his hand, and motioned for her to go.
Jiang Pearl heard the voice and looked at the red lotus, her melancholy eyes, and she was looking at Jiang Nantian innocently.
If she hadn't experienced her previous life, she would have been deceived by Red Lotus's appearance. Poor and simple appearance, ten people will feel distressed when ten people see it.
Jiang Pearl pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Grandpa, who is this sister?" ”
Even though Jiang Nantian had dirty thoughts in his heart, he was embarrassed to reveal his granddaughter, and only said: "The slave of the Song family who is lost." ”
When Honglian heard Jiang Nantian's title, she felt aggrieved, and her face suddenly showed a little pain.
I just kept calling "girl", but now I changed it to a slave, and really, a man's mouth, a deceitful ghost.
"Master, miss, slave and maid retire."
After Honglian finished speaking cautiously and politely, she slowly walked towards the brightly lit garden, not completing the task, and didn't know how to make a difference.
His steps seemed a little hesitant, and he took small steps, afraid that he would be punished.
Jiang Nantian's ears were listening to Jiang Pearl's words, but his eyes were staring at the back of the red lotus, until the weak figure disappeared, and then he took Jiang Pearl back to the inner hall.
What happened in the previous life, it didn't happen, Jiang Pearl finally breathed a sigh of relief, sat on Jiang Nantian's exclusive rattan chair, swaying and enjoying the comfort of swinging.
Uncle Li brought Jiang Yuqing with him, and when he saw that Jiang Pearl was also there, Jiang Yuqing was nervous.
The person sent has not returned, and it should not be missed, everyone is in the garden at this time, and no one will go to the pearl garden.
As the old saying goes, it is difficult to prevent thieves by day and night. Who would have thought that she would dare to steal Jiang Pearl's dowry.
"Yuqing, do you have anything to say to your cousin?"
Jiang Nantian was not as strict as before, looked at Jiang Yuqing calmly, and asked lovingly.
He knew that Jiang Haitao and his wife were patriarchal and had snubbed her since she was a child, but he didn't treat her badly in food, clothing, housing and transportation, so he didn't interfere.
Who doesn't have one or two wronged children?
Jiang Nantian grew up with snacks and felt that as long as he was well fed and clothed, he was the happiest thing in the world.
As for the love of parents, it is not worth mentioning in the face of famine and poverty.
Jiang Yuqing bit her lip, not sure if it was the East Window incident, and the old man asked for the guilt.
"Grandpa, I don't have anything to say to my cousin."
Jiang Nantian looked at her calmly, without the slightest repentance, and asked again: "Is there really anything to say?" ”
"Hmm." Jiang Yuqing nodded affirmatively.
No one will find out that she sent someone to steal things, Jiang Pearl has been listening to the play in the attic, and when she left, she did not return to the pearl garden.
Jiang Pearl shook the rattan chair leisurely, and said crisply: "My sister hired a market hooligan to steal from my boudoir, and was caught by Uncle Li's people. Don't you want to defend yourself? ”