As Hong Xianglin's opportunities for contact with the outside world gradually increased, Hong Xianglin irrepressibly hated Su Jin's identity.

Previously, in the Huai'an Hou Mansion, respect and humility were not very obvious. The first generation of Huai'an Marquis was a concubine, and although the later generations were all sons in law to inherit the title, the concubines were not particularly suppressed and abused.

When it comes to Hong Peiju's generation, Hong Peiju is not much different from Hong Jiren and the three brothers.

Except for some occasions where the son-in-law must be present, at other times, Hong Xianglin and Hong Yuren went in and out together.

Moreover, Hong Yuren is outside, whether it is from the heart or for others to see, it is enough to be called a "brother, friend and brother".

In terms of food and clothing, Hong Xianglin has never felt that there is much gap between himself and Hong Yuren.

At the same time, although his aunt is called "concubine", he also knows that there is a difference between a concubine and a housewife, but Hong Xianglin thinks that this is just a title.

Especially Su Jin is more favored than Aunt Gui, a "noble concubine", much more majestic than Aunt Gui in the Hou Mansion, and sometimes even more popular than Mrs. Yang.

In Hong Xianglin's opinion, this title is really not worth mentioning, and he doesn't really appreciate the huge difference between respect and inferiority and grandeur.

It's like, whether it's a wonton, a copy, or a ravioli, there's no difference.

But as he grew older, Hong Xianglin gradually spent more time socializing outside. When he interacted with some nobles in the capital, he found that many families were different from theirs.

The gap between the son-in-law and the concubine, the concubine and the concubine, is like a moat.

And the chasm between those princes of the county, the princes of the country, the sons of the first and second grades who played a pivotal role in the court, and the sons of the marginalized Hou Mansion and the sons of the Hou Mansion and the Bofu family was that no matter how he knelt and licked others, they would not even look at him with a straight eye.

However, Su Jin said to Hong Xianglin before, as long as he is willing to have a face, as long as his face is thick enough, as long as he does anything disgusting, then he can take it regardless of whether he is a sister-in-law or a concubine.

Su Jin also taught Hong Xianglin, for example, the noble son of the family wants to go to the prostitute, but the elders in the family do not allow it, so you will help others "lie": say that you will accompany the son to study and meet friends.

For another example, if your son wants to rob the people's daughter, what about you, you will help testify that the son and the people's daughter have long been in love with each other, and they have a beginning and an end.

For another example, if the noble son falls in love with something in the people's house, you will directly grab it, and when you arrive at the government, you will say that the people have robbed the noble son's treasure.

When the time comes, if the adult who adjudicates the case enforces the law impartially, it will be nothing more than the return of the goods to their original owners.

If the person who adjudicates the case also wants to take the opportunity to tie up with the powerful, he will naturally push the boat with the current. In the end, you're still a great achievement!

So, in the spirit of "as long as I don't have face, you will always give me some face", Hong Xianglin desperately squeezed into the circle of noble sons.

In his heart, Hong Xianglin is very envious of those noble sons, and he is extremely envious of his bearing when he sees others, but he is disdainful of those concubines.

Because Su Jin told him that if he wants to make friends, he should make friends with his sister-in-law, not with his sister-in-law.

No matter what kind of family, the concubine is useless.

Except, of course, from the Hou Mansion of Huai'an.

So Hong Xianglin drilled into his sister-in-law's circle.

But Hong Xianglin later found out that no matter how much he flattered, how willing he was to be a cow and a horse, a pig and a dog, but people didn't care about it at all.

Even, Hong Yuren has to be cautious in front of them, even if he is low, he is just a "follower" position.

Hong Xianglin knew that outside the Huai'an Houfu, there were steps like going straight into the sky, and these people were above the clouds, and he seemed to have only one qualification to step on the steps.

On that day, Yi Liugongzi's Yiliu Gongzi set up a banquet at home, although Yi Liugongzi was a concubine, but his appearance was dignified, quite literary, high school second-class jinshi, and Rong'an County Wang's cousin Miss Zheng Erwu was engaged, although there was no official position at that time, but no one can deny that this Yi Liugongzi is a talented and promising person in the Xungui family.

Yiguo Gong also wanted to show off through Yi Liugongzi's high school, so he celebrated Yi Liugongzi in the mansion.

On that day, Hong Xianglin flattered and squeezed to the front to pour wine for the prince of Ning Guo, but Ning Shizi was depressed, and he also fell in love with Miss Zheng Wu, the cousin of the king of Rong'an County.

But Miss Zheng Wu's father is the Sima of Zheng Wupin, and the Ningguo family can only allow Miss Zheng Wu to be a noble concubine, and Zheng's father categorically refused, saying,

"The lintel of my house is low, and I dare not climb high. Although my daughter is mediocre, she is never a concubine! ”

Ning Shizi saw that everyone praised Yi Liugongzi, and his heart was full of fire, at this moment, Hong Xianglin came up to toast without dying, and happened to poke Ning Shizi's lungs, Ning Shizi didn't want to arrogantly splash the wine on Hong Xianglin's face, and said to Yi Lan, the prince of Yiguo,

"I see that there is really no one in your Guogong Mansion! A concubine can be so flamboyant, a concubine can give birth to a child, and a maidservant can also swagger here! It's ridiculous! ”

A concubine gives birth to a child, and a maid gives birth to a child!

When everyone heard this, they looked at Hong Xianglin, who was embarrassed, and they were stunned for a moment at first, but then they understood, and their eyes were full of contempt when they looked at Hong Xianglin.

At this moment, Hong Xianglin remembered that his biological aunt Su Jin was promoted from a maid in the room to an aunt.

On closer examination, it is not only different from Aunt Gui, but also different from Aunt Sun, who is from a small family, and the concubines hired are also different.

At that time, Hong Xianglin was ignorant and understood the concept of concubines, and knew that there was a world of difference between them!

But when Hong Xianglin told Su Jin about these confusions, Su Jin complained to him, he didn't know how to look at words, he didn't look at people's faces, he didn't see that people were unhappy and stepped forward to provoke people, he didn't please people, Hong Xianglin was completely incompetent.

In short, it's all Hong Xianglin's fault!

However, Hong Xianglin never offended Ning Shizi at all, so what was wrong?

After a long time, Hong Xianglin understood that in Ning Shizi's eyes, he was no different from a little guy who beat and scolded at will, a clown who jumped up and down.

Su Jin was also distressed when she saw Hong Xianglin, she remembered that the reason why she had been favored by Hong Peiju for many years was that she was able to help Hong Peiju do some unsightly things.

So, she taught Hong Xianglin earnestly,

"It's useless to just know that sifting tea and pouring water, people have little maids who can do it, what kind of identity do we have, not to mention that we can't do the work of pouring wine and tea, even if we can do it, we don't have to surrender our identity. You have to be able to help these nobles do something that others can't do and dare not do, so that you can become an indispensable person around you! to become their henchmen! can also follow the nobles to soar! ”

Hong Xianglin kept Su Jin's words in mind and was always waiting for an opportunity to act.

Not to mention, he really waited for this opportunity!

In another gathering of the powerful in Beijing, I met Fu Chunbo's son, Fu Dagongzi.

Grand Duke Fu took a fancy to Miss Ning Wu, the concubine of Ning Guogong.

Although Miss Ning Wu is a concubine, she has a gorgeous appearance and dignified manners, and she has been raised under the knees of Duchess Ning Guo since she was a child, and she is very famous.

And because of Ning Guogong's noble status, Ning Guogong's sister is the sister-in-law of Concubine Han De. And this Miss Ning Wu was deeply loved by Concubine Han De, and she specially gave her head jewelry, and her value doubled for a while.

Therefore, even if Miss Ning Wu is a concubine, it is not something that these concubines of the Hou family, or even the sons of the world, can be liken.

What's more, Concubine Han De has already made the decision to marry her to her cousin's son, who was born in Jinshi, and is now a court doctor of Wupin.

However, Master Fu really didn't want to give up, so he came up with a trick to damage, he discussed with Hong Xianglin, and he asked someone to lead Miss Ning Wu's master and servant to a secluded place by the lake.

Then, Hong Xianglin tried to find a way to drag Miss Ning Wu's maid away, if he could cheat it away, it would be the best, and if he couldn't be cheated away, he would be tough, in short, no one would see it.

Then, after Hong Xianglin succeeded, Fu Dagongzi stepped forward and pretended to fall accidentally, and threw Miss Ning Wu to the ground, and then rolled together with Miss Ning Wu, which could damage Miss Ning Wu's reputation.

In this way, Miss Ning Wu will definitely be rejected by her fiancé's family, so she will come into contact with the marriage contract.

And if Fuchun Bofu can marry Miss Ning Wu in the media, it can be regarded as giving face to Ning Guogong's family.

Maybe Ning Guogong was dissatisfied with this concubine's reputation, so he abandoned this concubine.

And then it is not impossible to casually give the eldest prince a concubine.

Fu Dagongzi assured Hong Xianglin,

"Brother Xianglin, you help your brother to hold the beauty, and your brother will help you fight for the position of the prince!"

Hong Xianglin said that it was a lie if he was not moved, but he was also a little suspicious.

"What skills do you have to help me fight for the throne of the world?"

Master Fu slapped his chest "thump" and said,

"It's not simple, give money for your brother to injure and maim your brother-in-law, if you can't do it, you will be killed, won't you become the son of the world?"

Hong Xianglin was still a little bottomless, and hesitated,

"If you die, I'm afraid you won't be able to do good."

No matter what, Hong Yuren is also the eldest son of Huai'an Houfu, and his maternal grandfather's family is also a high family.

Master Fu smiled slyly and whispered a few words in Hong Xianglin's ear.

Hong Xianglin was extremely shocked when he heard this, his face was confused and snickering, and said,

"Really?"

Grand Master Fu nodded firmly.

Hong Xianglin thought for a moment, and finally made up his mind, do it!

Hong Xianglin didn't know that his decision unexpectedly sent his most hated brother to the pinnacle of his life!