After Jia Lian went home and took a bath, he came to Xue's house.

He knows what the Xue family is worried about. Now that Xue Pan's matter has been settled in front of Emperor Ning Kang, he naturally put it down. The reason why I didn't go straight to the Xue family to report the news after leaving the palace was because I didn't want to appear too eager for quick success.

If he really wants nothing, but he is not, in this case, he should naturally act more calmly.

Having experienced Daiyu’s success, Jia Lian understood more and more what kind of mentality and image he should maintain when facing an outstanding woman like Xue Baochai.

Therefore, after meeting Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai, Jia Lian slowly told Aunt Xue and her daughter about his meeting with the emperor in the morning. It focuses on describing how Emperor Ning Kang first intimidated, then listened to his explanations, and finally showed mercy.

The twists and turns naturally made the two rich women secretly frightened. In the end, they all turned into respect and even awe for Jia Lian.

They are all women who have read books and know that the power of God is unpredictable. Although they have never met the emperor, they can imagine how difficult it is to not show timidity in front of the emperor, or even find ways to change the emperor's mind.

In other words, if it were not for Jia Lian, his son (brother) would probably be doomed this time.

"Thank God, Bodhisattva for blessing."

Aunt Xue's heart, which had been hanging for many days, finally dropped. She thanked Jia Lian and Bodhisattva again, and finally hesitated. , said: "Lian'er, you just said that you would donate 50,000 taels of silver and 5,000 shi of grain to the imperial court..."

Five thousand shi of grain is nothing, but 50,000 taels of silver, even if For the Xue family, it is not a small sum.

Although the Xue family’s wealth exceeds one million, it is family wealth, not cash.

"The situation was urgent at that time, so I had to take this step. Auntie, please don't blame me for being reckless."

"I know, it's just the fifty thousand taels of silver that I can use for a while... ..."

Aunt Xue looked troubled, Jia Lian raised her eyebrows when she saw this, "If aunt is in any trouble, I will pay for the fifty thousand taels of silver. It's also my fault, I didn't call aunt in advance. Be good at greetings and making decisions."

Although Jia Lian spoke calmly, Baochai, who had been sitting quietly next to him, became anxious.

Baochai knows her mother’s temper best. At first, when the Xue family was in good times, it was okay. Later, my grandfather and father passed away, and my mother often lamented that the family had more money than money, and then began to become more and more frugal.

Although I know that my mother is prepared for danger in times of peace and is deeply afraid that she will be left with nothing, but at this moment, is it not the time to consider the gain and loss of money?Wait?

Fifty thousand taels of silver is a lot of money, but how can it be more important than the life of my brother and the kindness of my second brother Lian?

So he winked at Aunt Xue repeatedly, and when Jia Lian’s expression turned pale, he couldn’t help but interject: “What did brother Lian say? You have taken a huge responsibility for my brother’s affairs. We don’t know how to be grateful for our relationship. There is no reason to ask Brother Lian to provide this money.

My mother means that although our family has a lot of 50,000 silver, our family Most of the cash is kept in various shops to use as money for the development of the shops. There is not much money kept at home, and I don’t know if it is enough for fifty thousand taels. If it is not enough, you need to ask the clerk below to send it to you. Just give me some."

After all, Aunt Xue is not a stupid woman. Although she feels sorry for money, she knows the importance of it.

Hearing her daughter’s words, she was startled and secretly cursed herself for being stupid. Then she quickly put on a smile and said to Jia Lian: “Bao Yatou is saying, Brother Lian, you are making my aunt feel ashamed by saying that. .

What I wanted to say just now is that I don’t know the disaster relief arrangements of the court. When will the money be needed, I can arrange for someone to send it there, so as not to delay the important event."

Aunt Xue knew in her heart that in the eyes of people like Jia Lian, she would not take a mere tens of thousands taels seriously. If she really shirks and refuses to pay the money, Jia Lian may actually pay the money out of his own pocket.

But in that case, let’s not talk about the issues of face and conscience, but let’s talk about reality. If something happens to the Xue family in the future, Jia Lian will definitely not be able to help again, and he is not stupid.

I was so confused that I almost ruined the Xue family's most important connections and favors for some money that I should have contributed.

Fortunately, the words came true.

"The court said there should be no rush. Disaster relief is a big thing and it will definitely not be completed in a short time. However, I agreed to this matter in front of His Majesty. If Auntie can, it is better to prepare it as soon as possible. Okay. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me."

Jia Lian didn't pay too much attention to this little disagreement. Being familiar with the affairs of Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, etc., he had some idea of ​​the character of these ladies. In comparison, Aunt Xue was open-minded and sensible.

In other words, if every woman is as knowledgeable and sensible as Baochai, then it will not be possible to reflect the value of Baochai.

Aunt Xue, who was desperate to make up for the situation, repeatedly agreed to Jia Lian’s words, saying that the money could be collected within three days at best.

After discussing the details, she repeatedly asked Jia Lian about Xue Pan. Aunt Xue smiled and said: "Look, I only asked you questions, and I haven't even asked you about your food." No dinner?”

Hearing Jia Lian say that she had eaten, Aunt Xue stood up with a smile and said, "I remember you said last time that the sweet wine made by Bao Yatou tastes good. Not long ago, she brewed another vat. I Let someone cook a bowl and bring it to you to try."

While speaking, Aunt Xue didn't wait for Jia Lian to refuse. She just glanced at her daughter with a smile, stopped her wanting to get up, and then left. When he went out, he also took away the two maids at the door of the room.

In the elegant living room illuminated by candlelight, only a young and handsome man and a twenty-eight-year-old girl were left.

Jia Lian looked at the girl in front of him who had skin as good as snow and a good manners. Suddenly there was a look of embarrassment on her face, and she knew in her heart that Aunt Xue had probably told her everything she needed to tell her.

In this way, Jia Lian did not have to be secretive. He chuckled and said slowly: "How is sister Baochai?"

"Thank you, second brother, for your concern. I'm still fine. This time, because of my brother's affairs, I have caused trouble to my second brother Lian, so I would like to thank you again."

Shyness, how can I bear it?

At this moment, there was a feeling like a light on her back, which made her restless.

Baochai simply took the opportunity to stand up, bowed to Jia Lian, and then stood quietly aside.

I just hope that my mother will come back soon.

"Haha, I saw Sister Baochai fine yesterday. Why is it that Sister Baochai seems to be afraid of me when I haven't seen you for a day?"

Seeing Baochai Taking a step back and standing, Jia Lian shook his head and smiled.

It was rare for Baochai to look like this, which made him feel a bit unspeakably joking.

Baochai glanced at Jia Lian. Jia Lian's words immediately reminded her of what happened yesterday when Jia Lian took her on a one-day trip to the capital and the imperial city, and how she fell into his arms.

I didn’t feel too embarrassed yesterday, but after listening to those “good words” from Aunt Xue last night, when I think about it again, I can’t help but feel embarrassed, especially now when I’m facing Jia Lian.

But she was calm-minded in the end, and she quickly calmed down her chaotic thoughts, shook her head slightly, and did not answer Jia Lian's words head-on.

When Jia Lian saw this, he knew that it was difficult to tease her like other girls. He also saw her standing far away. Under the light of the light, she looked more and more crystal clear and jade-like, and her skin glowed. Jia Lian He couldn't help but stood up and walked towards her with a smile.

Baochai's spirit suddenly became tense, and she looked at Jia Lian head-on, her red lips slightly parted: "Second brother Lian..."

Fortunately, Jia Lian stopped one step in front of her. , all the means she had planned to be invalidated, and she could only forceResisting the urge to escape, he lowered his head and stood.

After a few breaths, neither of them spoke. In the not-so-spacious living room, there was only a slight spring breeze, and the shadows of candles swaying left and right on the screen.

Baochai is a stunning beauty, and her beauty is upright and majestic, full of elegance, and can be called a national beauty.

And Jia Lian also discovered that Baochai today was wearing a very new apricot yellow peony embroidered round-neck jacket on the upper body, an off-white pleated skirt underneath, and a tasseled gold hairpin in her hair. A pair of light green ginkgo earrings on the earlobes.

Although the outfit is not luxurious, it can better show off her national beauty. It is different from her usual plain outfit, which makes Jia Lian feel bright. Feel.

Only peonies are the true national beauty, and they move the capital when they bloom.

Nothing better than this.

Faced with Baochai like this, even though Jia Lian, who had repeatedly warned himself not to be rash and abrupt, could not help but feel a little anxious.

He moved, forced himself to stand still, and said with a smile: "Sister Baochai is a little different from usual. What did aunt say to you?"

Baochai Chai Chai was originally under Jia Lian's close and silent inspection, and it was difficult for him to hold on. Hearing Jia Lian speak at this time, he felt relieved.

She raised her head and glanced at Jia Lian, and when she caught Jia Lian's eager eyes, she quickly turned away and said softly, "Hmm."

She is not someone whose behavior will be completely influenced by the thoughts of girls. Knowing that her mother left her here to give her and Jia Lian a chance to be alone and communicate.

It just so happened that she also wanted such an opportunity, an opportunity that would allow her to make better choices. So, she knew she couldn't stay shy and silent.

Sure enough, with her response, Jia Lian answered the question faster.

"Then, what do you mean?"

Baochai lowered his head and was silent for a moment, and then said without raising his head: "A woman's life is different from that of a man, so There is not much I can ask for. Brother Lian has given me the kindness to rebuild my Xue family. Even if I spend everything I have, I can't repay it. What's more, there is my mother's promise first. So if Brother Lian insists on Baochai, Baochai There is no room for rejection."

As she spoke, Baochai took a bold look at Jia Lian and found that Jia Lian's face was filled with joy, and her heart couldn't help but beat.

Second brother Lian really likes her...

But she still suppressed her inexplicable emotions and continued: "Therefore, second brother Lian actually does not need to ask Baochai. Meaning. But mother said that Lian’s second brother was a gentleman and was unwilling to force Baochai to, Baochai is here to thank his second brother Lian again. ”

Jia Lian smiled, this girl, she is putting a high hat on him, using retreat as an opportunity to advance, and fighting for the right to speak for herself.

In this case, If he doesn't obey her, doesn't it mean that he is not a gentleman?

So Jia Lian smiled and asked: "Then I don't know what sister Baochai wants in her life? "

Baochai frowned. Jia Lian's reaction was not what she expected, but when he asked her what she had said before, she was reluctant to answer.

After thinking about it, she said: "Baochai is just a daughter of a poor family, so what can I ask for?" But like most women in the world, they only have a good man to support their husband and raise their children. "

Baochai said, feeling strange to herself. If it hadn't happened right now, she wouldn't have believed that one day she would be with someone other than her mother, and a man too. Talk about your life.

Think about it and think it’s just because of a special situation and facing a special person.

The smile on Jia Lian’s face suddenly brightened and he said: "Sister Baochai is probably lying. In my opinion, Sister Baochai is not as shallow as those secular women.

Sister Baochai is not only naturally gifted, but also eager to learn and knowledgeable, and has a good understanding of people. If it is not limited to being a daughter, and there is nowhere to display all my talents, otherwise, given time, not to mention all the princes in the temple, even I, Jia Lian, will have no choice but to be inferior. "

Jia Lian's words made Baochai suddenly open her beautiful eyes.

She really didn't expect Jia Lian to say that. It was just a compliment to her, what a temple. The princes are no better than her. Isn’t it too exaggerated and inappropriate?

Moreover, listening to Lian’s second brother’s tone, he has already put himself above the princes in the temple.

It would be fine to say that he is as arrogant and ignorant as his brother, but he knows that he is not. In this case, he is either joking intentionally or he is completely confident.

Baochai was not sure what Jia Lian was thinking, but she felt that Jia Lian's way of talking between the two of them was quite novel and interesting. Ordinary people, who would dare to talk like this?

　So she said: "Second brother Lian is joking. Baochai is just a young woman in a boudoir who has no experience in the world. How dare she be compared with the adults in the temple, let alone second brother Lian." "

" Baochai said, looking at Jia Lian with a rare smile, as if he was laughing at Jia Lian's boasting.

"I'm not joking, I watch Baochai My sister has great ambitions. If she really marries an ordinary person, it will be difficult for an ordinary person to accept her if she doesn't know how to marry her secretly.Such a blessing.

So in my opinion, it is better for Sister Baochai to join me. When I take charge of the government in the future, I will definitely open a mansion and build a dental building for Sister Baochai alone, so that Sister Baochai can show off her talents and live up to her talent. ”

Once surprised, two or three times would be much better. Baochai felt that she still didn’t understand Jia Lian too well.

She seemed to understand why even extraordinary people could not be surprised. Lin Daiyu, who has no eyes for dust, is willing to commit herself to Jia Lian.

People like Lian’s second brother are like stars, left in the world, and are completely different from all other people.

Thinking that she might be with the person in front of her for the rest of her life, Baochai suddenly felt light-hearted and couldn't help but scolded: "Brother Lian's so-called display of his talents, does he mean to be my concubine with you? ”

It’s rare to speak quickly, and after saying it, my mood is different.

It’s both relaxed and a little uneasy. The reason for being relaxed is that when a man marries a woman, the two The topic that had never been discussed was finally brought up, and she might be able to hear Jia Lian's most direct response.

The anxiety was that she was afraid that Jia Lian's answer would not be what she wanted.< br />
When the time comes, what choice should I make? My mother is right. Under the current situation, committing to brother Lian is the best choice.

What’s even more rare is that, I also like him...

Like Baochai, after she mentioned the unavoidable barrier of "being a concubine", Jia Lian could not keep the smile on her face.< br />
Although Jia Lian was a little happy in his heart, because just from Baochai's unprecedented coquettish words, he was sure that this girl secretly admired him.

But Jia Lian did not He was overwhelmed with joy. He could see that Baochai was different from Daiyu.

For such a woman, it seems that the impact of feelings on her is not decisive.
< br />He was not sure whether Baochai was willing to marry him, and he felt aggrieved for the time being. Yes, in Jia Lian's heart, sooner or later he would be able to give Baochai what he wanted, but he couldn't do it yet.

For a moment, Jia Lian no longer wanted to pretend to be a gentleman, and just did what Baochai said at the beginning, and forced her to come in.

Anyway, he had already taken care of Aunt Xue, Anyway, Baochai didn't look like a person who would rather bend than bend. At most, he would be good enough to her in the future.

But in the end, Jia Lian sighed inwardly and took a step forward. Under Baochai's suddenly nervous eyes, , hugging the body that was a head shorter than his own.

　"Second brother, you..."

　Baochai subconsciously pushed Jia Lian twice, but found that he couldn't push or escape, so he was naturally very nervous.

Fortunately, she soon discovered that Jia Lian was just hugging her, just like when he protected her yesterday, very gently, and there was no other indecent behavior, so she slowly felt relieved.

And Jia Lian did not care to take in the warm fragrance of nephrite in his arms. He just put his head close to Baochai's ear and whispered: "Although Jia Lian is not a gentleman, he is also a person who does what he says.< br />
Since I told your mother not to force you, I will never do anything to force you until you agree."

Hugging Baochai for the second time With her delicate body, Jia Lian can better understand what the national beauty of peony is and what a noble concubine of the Tang Palace is. At this moment, Jia Lian was even thinking that even if Yang Yuhuan was reborn, the feeling of holding him in his arms would be nothing better than this.

But Jia Lian didn’t dare to feel the warm fragrance too much. He didn’t even dare to peek too much at the snow-skinned face near the corner of his eyes. He was afraid that he could not help but make an extraordinary move. Let your long-term preparation be ruined.

Baochai’s nervous thoughts subsided and she was left with only shame. She glanced at the deserted door and felt a little relieved knowing that her mother was there and no one would come in at this time.

But she didn’t answer Jia Lian’s words. She knew that Jia Lian’s words must not be finished yet.

Sure enough, Jia Lian continued to say: "But I want to tell sister Baochai that what I love about you is beyond what you can imagine in your mere sixteen years of experience, and it is even beyond what you can imagine. Everyone in this world can understand.

If I can’t ask for you in this life, even if I am famous and have all the power in the world, it will still be a shortcoming for me.”

Sincerely The words, the profound confession, were heard in Baochai's ears, penetrated into the girl's heart, and made her whole body tremble. Even until the man let go of her, didn't know what he said, turned around and left, she still stood there, unable to extricate herself for a long time.

I don’t know how long it took, but Aunt Xue walked in.

She glanced up and asked with a smile: "He's gone?"

Baochai took a deep breath and nodded.

"Bullying you??"

Baochai was stunned for a moment, then his face turned red, and he said in disbelief: "What did mother say? He... Brother Lian is a gentleman. , naturally..."

Baochai couldn't say any more.

Are you a gentleman? Aunt Xue shook her head. Without saying anything, she stepped forward and took her daughter's hand.

Just from the blushing look on her daughter’s face, she knew that the matter was probably gone. Under such circumstances, she naturally has many important things to do with her daughter.Let's talk about it.