After Jia Lian got married, he took care of the house in Rongguo Mansion. Jia Zheng was not good at dealing with foreign affairs, and Jia Lian took care of almost all human relations at home. Therefore, after one or two years, Jia Lian has gained experience.

Although I dare not say that he is very good at dancing, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Jia Lian in dealing with others in general.

So for several days, Jia Lian's visit to relatives and friends in Jinling City was very simple and enjoyable.

The only regret is that when he went to visit the Zhen family, Jia Lian wanted to meet the daughters of the Zhen family. Let’s see if they are as beautiful as the rumors say, and can be compared with the Sanchun sisters at home...

However, due to their natural conditions, even though they are close friends, the Zhen family does not let the young people who are already married at all The reason for a man to meet his daughter!

In addition, there is no clue about Xiangling’s whereabouts.

The main reason is that the little monk was not found.

Wang Sheng and others went to the government office and inquired several times, but they could not find out that there was such a person.

After Jia Lian thought about it carefully, he felt that either the young novice monk, like Jia Yucun, had not yet gone to Shuntian Mansion as an errand, or that he was deliberately hiding to prevent others from finding him.

Becoming a monk and returning to secular life is not a glorious experience. He may not be willing to tell others about it, and others naturally do not know his origins.

Secondly, Wang Sheng and others were all powerful and did not look like good people at first glance. Perhaps the young novice was afraid that they had bad intentions, so he hid on purpose.

This is very possible. People living at the lower levels of society in this era are cautious and very afraid of offending nobles and being retaliated against.

Based on these considerations, Jia Lian also asked Wang Sheng and others to be polite when they inquired again, and revealed to the people in the government office that it was a man named "Mr. Yucun" who heard about He was here, so he asked them to inquire in order to trick him out.

He has no better way. In the huge Jinling City, if there is no precise information, trying to find a person is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Early that morning, he specially prepared a heavy gift and went to visit the Xue family.

The Jia and Xue families have not only been family friends for several lifetimes, but they are also in-laws in the present day. The wife of the Rongguo Mansion and the wife of the Xue family are direct sisters.

And the Xue family is the only one among the four major families whose roots are still in Jinling City. Therefore, when Jia Lian arrives in Jinling City, other families do not need to go. The Xue family must go to visit him. of.

The Xue family was very surprised and took it seriously when they received Jia Lian's invitation.

Unexpectedly, the Xue family is also in decline, and the current head of the family is just a dandy boy. The family only knows how to fool around outside, how can anyone stay at home half the time?

So when Jia Lian came over, Xue Pan, the eldest son of Xue, was not at home at all.

The mistress of the Xue family was a widow, so she had some difficulties. After thinking about it, she just let the housekeeper handle it herself.

Unexpectedly, her eldest daughter heard this and advised her: "It's not appropriate for my mother to do this. People come to see us with good intentions, but we don't see them. They don't say that our family is in a special situation, but they think we are It's frivolous and intentional.

Our two families have been friends for many generations, so we could have avoided taboos less. Since my brother can't be found, my mother should also invite people to the inner hall, through the curtain, Let the housekeeper and his wife accompany the reception, so that we will not be rude and it will not be a waste of other people's friendship."

The mistress of the Xue family agreed, and hurriedly asked the housekeeper to welcome the person to the inner hall, and she also After changing into more appropriate clothes, he led the maids and servants out.

Jia Lian sat in the front hall for a while. After knowing that Xue Pan was not at home, Jia Lian planned to leave.

He knew that there were few people in the Xue family, and Xue Pan was probably only fourteen or fifteen years old. Based on this calculation, his mother was probably only in her thirties, and she was still a young widow. I can't even see him, let alone a male relative like him who comes from afar.

In fact, if the two families often move around, there is no need to be so acquainted. He is a junior, and it is nothing to receive him. It's just that the interactions between Jia and Xue's family over the years have always been courteous and not personal. In this sudden official meeting, no one wants to be rude first, which is criticized!

Seriously speaking, it would be most etiquette for him to inform the Xue family one day in advance, but as to why he didn't do this, only God knows.

Seeing the butler come out, he was about to say goodbye, but unexpectedly the butler said: "Please come, Mr. Lian. Our wife has prepared tea in the inner hall. Please come in and have a chat with Mr. Lian."

Jia Lian raised his eyebrows. Although he was surprised, he didn't say much and followed the housekeeper to the inner hall naturally.

It is said to be an inner hall, but actually it is not in the second door. It is in the front part of the main hall. It is usually the place where the matron receives other wives.

Although there are many maids and wives in the hall, it is not surprising to Jia Lian.

After all, compared to Jia Mu’s Rongqing Hall, these can only be regarded as small scenes.

After being served tea by the housekeeper and his wife, he only sat there for a short while, and with a burst of footsteps, he saw several women walking out of the back hall.

The leader, even though he is separated by a bead curtain, can still see that he is plump and graceful.Na, looks luxurious.

Jia Lian quickly stood up, bowed respectfully and said, "My nephew, meet my aunt!"

The woman hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: " Please get up quickly..."

" It is said that it is separated by a curtain, but in fact this bead curtain means the same thing. It is a little closer and there is almost no obstacle.

So when Jia Lian raised his head, he still saw everything about Aunt Xue.

She is indeed a beautiful woman in her thirties. Although she looks somewhat similar to Mrs. Wang in terms of body shape and appearance, she is much younger and more cheerful than Mrs. Wang.

With a warm smile on her face, she asked Jia Lian to take a seat, then she also sat on the low kang in the back, and then said: "I don't know that there are distinguished guests coming to the door today. Your brother Pan went out early in the morning. I don’t know where he is now, so I apologize for the poor reception.”

Jia Lian responded politely, and then Aunt Xue asked again: “When did you arrive in Nanjing? But what's the business? How are you, the old lady at home, in good health? How about Feng Yatou, can her temper and character be restrained?"

Jia Lian smiled and replied: "Thank you for your concern, aunt, our old lady, The wife is in good health. As for Feng Yatou, she has always been like this, fiery, and I'm afraid she will never change her temper in this life."

In fact, when it comes to marriage, she and the Xue family have always been the same. Feng Lazi's discussion was more intimate.

After all, Wang Xifeng is Aunt Xue’s niece. It’s not like she is from the second bedroom, and there is Mrs. Wang across the way. Of course, this world attaches more importance to a man's kinship, so it is not wrong for him to call him "aunt". Even Wang Xifeng often follows him and calls his aunt "aunt".

Sure enough, Aunt Xue smiled and said: "She has such a temper that she doesn't know who to follow. She has been like this since she was a child, but she is a person who understands. You and she have known each other since childhood, so you have to be more careful. It would be better if she is better."

Jia Lian nodded naturally and explained his background: "I came to the south this time not for business, but because our sister-in-law died of illness two months ago. My wife sent me to Yangzhou to express condolences, so I went to Jiangnan and stopped by to visit my relatives here."

"It's hard for you to be thoughtful and come here to see us."

Aunt Xue praised her and then sighed with regret: "I have met your sister-in-law before, but who would have thought that such a good person like her would die so early. You old ladies must not know how sad they are. "

Jia Lian and Aunt Xue were responding to each other word by word. Suddenly, his eyes flashed and he looked behind the screen next to Aunt Xue.

Just now he seemed to see a whiteThe erotic figure passed by from behind. Although it was a startling glimpse, it was extremely stunning and moving.

Aunt Xue kept looking at Jia Lian, and when she saw his reaction, she also looked back.

Sure enough, behind the silk screen, my beloved daughter was already standing there.

Shaking her head without any intention of blaming, Aunt Xue continued to talk to Jia Lian: "Your wife and I haven't seen each other for about ten years, and I don't know how she is doing now. Now We are all separated by two places, and we are both getting older. It will be even more difficult for sisters to meet each other in the future."

As he spoke, he wiped his sad eyes.

Jia Lianxin asked, is this a fight against the enemy? Is it possible that Aunt Xue has already decided to go to Beijing to join her brother and sister?

Jia Lian didn’t feel at all how sad she said it was. If there were no accidents, you would live with your good sister for the next ten years and see each other almost every day.

I just don’t know, if I really find Xiangling and take her away, and your precious son will no longer be involved in life-threatening lawsuits, will you and your family go to Beijing to seek refuge?

Probably yes.

After all, according to Jia Lian’s observation, the Xue family, an orphan and widowed family, has a fortune of millions. It would be strange if no one cares about it for a long time!

When I arrived in the capital, I was protected by my brother and sister, so at least others didn’t dare to make any more decisions.

Jia Lian was happy to see the success of the Xue family's move to Beijing. Although he looked down on Xue Pan's character, he still respected Aunt Xue and her daughter.

They are all people who know how to behave.

Besides, if the Xue family does not go to the capital, wouldn’t the Grand View Garden lose one of its cauldron-carrying figures?

It is Xue Baochai who is probably hiding behind the screen and listening to their conversation quietly at this moment. Xue Baochai, the first of the twelve beauties in Jinling, is known as Sister Baochai!

So Jia Lian smiled and replied: "Auntie was joking. Don't say that our wife and aunt are still young, so it is very easy to just say that we want to meet.

At home, my wife told me that it would be best to persuade my aunt and her family to move to Beijing as soon as my aunt, brother Pan and sister Baochai arrive as guests. It is said that most of my relatives have moved to Beijing now. , it’s more lively when everyone lives together.”

In fact, Jia Lian never heard Mrs. Wang say this at all, but there would be nothing wrong with such words.

Sure enough, Aunt Xue listened, and the smile on her face became brighter. She smiled and said: "It's hard for your wife to have such intentions. She also persuaded me in the letter, but you also know that we are sideThey are members of a large family, and their foundations are all in the south. How can you say that you can enter Beijing just by entering Beijing? Another point is that your brothers and sisters have not passed their filial piety period yet. I am afraid that we will only be able to live up to your wife's kindness. ”

Jia Lian just smiled at this and kept saying polite words, which was hypocritical. Anyway, the Xue family would come to Beijing when they should, and it would not be possible for him to influence changes with just a few words. .