Chapter 500 Goodbye Baoqin

The carriage stopped slowly, and Daiyu walked out of the carriage leisurely. She glanced at the black wooden door in front of her and saw the word "Xue Zhai" written by Gao Shu, with a strange flash in her eyes. color.

She has also heard that the Jia family, the Shi family where her grandmother belonged, the Wang family where Wang Xifeng was born, and the Xue family are collectively called the four major families in Jinling City.

Yesterday, when she arrived in Jinling and entered Gonghou Street, she had seen the grandeur of the Ningrong Second Mansion, even compared to the Ningrong Second Mansion in Beijing.

I thought that the Xue family’s home, even if it was not as good as Ning Rong’s second mansion, would be very luxurious.

Who knew that it looked very simple, not much different from ordinary wealthy people.

Jia Lian saw Daiyu’s surprise and said with a smile: “This is just the home of your sister Bao’s second uncle. I have been to their ancestral home before, and it is much more solemn and luxurious than this one.”

Daiyu understood, but she almost forgot that although Baoqin was Baochai's sister, she was just a cousin. It seemed like they had separated a long time ago, so naturally they would not live together.

Previously, under the leadership of Jia Lian, she spent most of the day wandering around Jinling City. Before going back, Daiyu was inevitably curious when she thought of Xue Baoqin mentioned by her sisters in Rongguo Mansion.

Firstly, she didn’t believe what Aunt Xue and others said that Baochai’s cousin had a better birth than Baochai; secondly, when Xue Baoqin gave gifts to the sisters in Rongguo Mansion, even she had a share , this is more or less a matter of friendship. Therefore, since I have arrived in Jinling City this time, I naturally want to see what Xue Baoqin is like and why everyone praises her benefits

Just as Jia Lian said again, she suffered a lot when she went to Jiangnan. Aunt Xue asked her to send a letter to Baochai's aunt. She knew the address, so they came directly.

Following Jia Lian, watching Jia Lian come up and knock on the door.

"Who are you looking for?"

The small door opened, revealing a young man dressed in Tsing Yi, who looked at them warily.

"Please tell me that Jia Lian from Rongguo Mansion is here to visit Aunt Xue and brother Xue Biao!"

The boy glanced at Jia Lian and behind him The group of people said they knew it, and then closed the small door with a bang. Then there were rapid footsteps inside, and it was obvious that the boy had gone to communicate.

Jia Lian touched his nose. Since he took over the throne, no matter which house he visited, this was the first time that the door was shut in his face.

But there is no way to be angry. After all, if you think about it seriously, they came uninvited and did not send a greeting card in advance. They are rude first. It is not too much for the concierge to do this..

Daiyu was initially stunned by the "closed door" in front of her, but when she looked at Jia Lian's embarrassed expression, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

I thought that brother Lian must have thought that with the relationship between Jia and Xue’s family, he didn’t need to be too polite. Who would have known that the Xue family's concierge was a newcomer, didn't know about Rongguo Mansion, or hadn't heard clearly at all. In short, he had a business-like attitude, and he would not give them a chance to break in until the master agreed!

For Zhang Yong and others, they were furious when they saw that their Marquis condescended to come to visit and how dare the Xue family was so rude. But seeing that the Marquis didn't say anything, he didn't dare to make any mistakes.

At this time, the main hall of the Xue family, a tightly closed inner hall, was full of clouds and smoke, and the mood of spring was sultry.

The wife of the second wife of the Xue family, Zhuang, was lying on the soft floor at this time, her jade back was stretched horizontally, and she was breathing slightly between her mouth and nose.

Not long after, a gorgeous face with blue eyes, unlike a woman from the Central Plains, came to her ear from behind and said with a smile: "Okay, sister, how do you feel? Are you comfortable?"

Mr. Zhuang then moved sideways, looked at the woman in front of him, and said softly: "I feel much better, thanks to you."

"What are you talking about? "My sister has worked so hard for our family and is even sick. She is also very happy to be able to do something for her."

Mr. Zhuang looked at the past ten years in front of him, and his beauty remained unchanged. On the contrary, the woman became more and more gorgeous, thinking that it was no wonder that her husband had taken her into his house as a concubine despite the family's objections.

Realizing that most of the fatigue on his body had been dissipated by her medicine and techniques, he felt happy and reached out to touch her slightly sweating face. He was about to say something, but he heard the door curtain ring, and a person The servant girl came in.

Mr. Zhuang quickly retracted his hand and said with some displeasure: "Didn't I tell you not to come in and disturb the Second Madam when she was doing acupuncture on me?"

" Madam, there is news from outside that someone is coming to visit."

"The master's funeral has been finished for a long time. Who will come to visit our home again? It's those people from the clan again, didn't I say that? , whenever they come, they say that I am sick and cannot see guests."

"Not from the clan, but a young man, said to be from Rongguo Mansion."

"Rongguo Mansion? You are still a young man, are you Jia Lian, the Marquis of Zhenyuan?"

Mr. Zhuang turned over and sat up, and asked quickly. Seeing that the servant woman could not explain the reason, he did not hesitate. He stood up and changed his clothes, and said at the same time: "Go and call Zhu'er quickly, ask Zhu'er to welcome you to the main hall! That's all, I'll go out and take a look myself,"

Mr. Zhuang originally wanted to let Xue Biao, the only male in the family, come forward in accordance with the etiquette of large family interactions. However, thinking that Xue Biao was too young, he was afraid of neglecting the distinguished guest.

“Sister, is this Zhenyuan Hou Jia Lian the person that the master and Qin’er mentioned when they came back?”

“Exactly...”
< br />When I came out of the outer courtyard, I saw the housekeeper teaching the boy a lesson.

"Madam didn't know that this boy actually locked the Marquis Zhenyuan of Rongguo Mansion outside the door to enjoy the breeze. Fortunately, the Marquis was generous and didn't argue with him..."

Hearing what the housekeeper said, Mr. Zhuang's face tightened, but seeing the kid who made the mistake hanging his head as if he was being scolded, it was difficult to say anything.

Passing through the hall and arriving at the outermost courtyard, sure enough, my son was at the gate, speaking respectfully to a young man.

"Last time my mother said that Brother Lian helped bring my eldest aunt's home letter. I was still thinking about whether I could see Brother Lian again. Who knew that I later found out that Brother Lian had already I left Jinling City, leaving my younger brother and my sister very disappointed.

Now, my sister will be very happy if she knows that Brother Lian came to see her in person."
< br /> On the way back from Anxi Mansion, although Xue Biao was not as active as her sister, she had a good relationship with Jia Lian and Princess Zhaoyang. After all, they were all relatives, and there was no grudge between them after a long separation.

Jia Lian also smiled and replied: "I should have come to see you guys last time I went to Jinling City, but I had something important to do at the time and couldn't delay it, so I left that night and didn't I had time to come over and pay my respects to my aunt in person."

"That's it."



"Biao'er, why are you standing here without inviting the distinguished guest in before talking."

To be honest, Jia Lian's tall and handsome figure and the power around him, Especially the powerful entourage and officers and soldiers outside the hospital put a lot of pressure on Mr. Zhuang.

However, after adjusting her clothes, she still walked over with a solemn step.

I couldn't help but admire her slightly, she was such a pretty young woman, no wonder she could give birth to cubs like Xue Tadou and Xue Baoqin.

In front of everyone, Jia Lian will naturally not be rude. He only glances at her and bows her head:

“Jia Lian has met Aunt Xue’s family.”

"I don't dare to accept such a big gift. I should be presenting it to the Marquis..."

"Friendship between generations should be based on seniority first. Auntie, you are so polite."
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Although it was just two sentences, Mr. Zhuang already understood why her husband and daughter had such a high opinion of this young man after they came back that day.

There is nothing else to say, just this appearance and self-cultivation alone are beyond the vast majority of men in the world.

Then he said: "Since my late husband passed away, everything in the family has been messy, and I, a woman, can't handle it. So I have been neglecting my nephew a lot before, and I hope my nephew will forgive me. "

"I don't dare, my nephew is good at building Tan Mansion, and there will be a lot of trouble."

Jia Lian didn't want to be polite to the woman again and again, so he finished his sentence. After saying that, he stepped aside to let Daiyu come in and introduced: "This is my cousin Daiyu, the daughter of the late Lin Tailing. When she was in Beijing, she was the best sister with Baochai, and she also listened to Baochai. Sister Chai said that she also has a younger sister named Bao Qin, who is knowledgeable and polite, and her appearance is even better than hers.

It just so happened that Sister Lin also came to Jinling with me, so I took her with me. Come together to meet Sister Baoqin. I apologize for disturbing you."

When Jia Lian said that she and Baochai were the best sisters, Daiyu couldn't help but twitch her lips. But in front of the Xue family, it's hard to say anything, so I can only acquiesce. After Jia Lian finished the introduction, he stepped forward and bowed obediently to Mrs. Zhuang, "Daiyu, meet Aunt Xue."

Mr. Zhuang was originally surprised by Daiyu's gracefulness and dexterity. After saying that she was a member of the Central Committee, she was even more solemn

He quickly helped Daiyu up, looked at her slightly, and praised: "What a handsome and well-behaved girl! Don't listen to Baochai girl. "My Baoqin is not as good as she said. You will know when you see her later." While others were walking into the house, someone asked Baoqin to come out.

As they walked deeper into Xue's house, Jia Lian and Daiyu also realized that although this was not the Xue family's ancestral house, it was still layered inside. It's just that there are about three or four entrances to the front yard. The overall style is quiet and elegant, with many flowers, plants and trees. It is an excellent house, far from being as simple as it looks from the outside door.

This is in line with the customs of businessmen nowadays, low-key on the outside and luxurious on the inside, nothing more than that.

Before everyone could pass through the atrium, Daiyu saw a girl slightly older than Xichun, happily appearing in the corridor.

Only then did he slow down, walk quickly in front of everyone, looked at Jia Lian and said with a smile: "Brother Lian, it's really you..."

Jia Lian also smiled and looked at the girl in front of him. She looked a little taller than half a year ago, but she looked thinner than before, and she didn't feel as lively as before.

However, she is equally as cute and cute as the most exquisite porcelain doll.

"Sister Baoqin, long time no see."

"Well..."

Baoqin raised her head and was about to speak when she suddenly saw Jia Lian. Daiyu behind him immediately said "Huh" and blurted out: "Who is this sister?"

Xue Biao knew that his sister was more familiar with Jia Lian than he was, so he didn't interrupt.

Sure enough, Jia Lian was the first to smile at her and said: "She is the sister surnamed Lin that I told you about before. She was very happy after receiving the gift you gave her, so today is the same I came here specially to see you."

"Really, that's great..."

Suppressing her inner thoughts, Baoqin stepped forward and exchanged love with Daiyu. He bowed, then raised his head, opened a pair of beautiful big eyes, and looked straight at Daiyu

And Daiyu, with almost the same look, looked at the girl in front of her
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When two extremely beautiful girls who are rare in the world met for the first time, both of them were a little surprised. They both seemed to be thinking that there was such a beautiful sister (girl) in the world.

"Okay, girl Qin, since your sister Lin is here to see you, you can take her for a nice walk around the house. Remember, don't lose your etiquette. Go ahead."< br />
"Okay."

Baoqin glanced at Jia Lian and understood that there was no room for her to speak in front of her mother and others, so she happily held Daiyu's hand. He held his hand and said with a smile: "Sister Lin, let's go. I'll take you to see the yard where I live first!"

After Daiyu was taken away by Baoqin, the Xue family's mother and son will Jia Lian invited him to the main hall, and after serving tea, they all chatted.

Of course, Mr. Zhuang could not help but thank Jia Lian for helping the Xue family and delivering letters when he was outside the Great Wall. Jia Lian also responded politely.

“When I heard the news from my aunt in Beijing about the death of Uncle Xue Shi, my nephew felt very sorry. I originally thought that after going to Jiangnan this time, if there was a chance, I should come to pay my respects. But that day After I arrived in Jinling, I inquired and found out that Uncle Xue Shishu had been buried safely. I also thought that my aunt and brother Xue must be feeling sad, so I didn’t dare to come and bother you.

This time, I have pretty much managed the things in my hands. That’s why I took the liberty to come here, thinking that it would be nice to pay homage in front of Uncle Xue Shi’s grave, and I would like to ask my aunt and brother Xue for permission.”

“It’s rare for you to have such a heart, and we are all grateful. Not enough, what else is allowed?granted.

Zhu'er, please take your second brother Lian to worship in front of your father's memorial tablet. You can be pleased to have such affection from the Marquis, and your father knows it well. "

Mr. Zhuang said with a hint of sadness.

So Xue Biao and Jia Lian both stood up, bowed before leaving together.

"Sister..."

The second wife of the Xue family walked out of the back hall. Mr. Zhuang turned around and took a look, only to realize that she must have been hiding behind and eavesdropping on their conversation.
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She didn’t really care, she just offered to sit down.

The second lady saw that Ms. Zhuang looked sad and lonely, and was worried that she would become ill due to depression, so she advised: “Sister, you should relax a little more. , you still have Tao'er, he is still so young, what should he do if you really fall ill?

He no longer has a master. If you have another problem, he will be even more helpless. "

After hearing her comfort, Mrs. Zhuang was silent for a moment. In fact, it was not that she couldn't let go of her husband's death at all, she just felt tired.

When her husband was there before At that time, she complained that he was away from home all year round and neglected them. Now that her husband is gone, she understands that even if her husband is away from home all year round, as long as he is alive, he is their support.

Now he is After her death, she had to rely on her to handle everything in the family, and she felt it was too much.

It was no wonder that not long after her uncle died, her aunt moved her family to seek refuge with him. Her sister is gone.

But she doesn’t have such a strong natal family to take refuge in. She has to carry it all by herself.

Sighing and looking at the sisters in front of her, she suddenly Thinking of something, he asked: "What do you think of the Marquis Zhenyuan who just visited? "

The second lady thought for a while and replied: "Although I didn't see the front clearly just now, you can tell from his demeanor and speaking demeanor that he is not an ordinary person. "

Mrs. Zhuang looked at her mysteriously, and then said seriously: "Do you remember what I told you before? It was said in his aunt's letter. It has been almost two years since they came to Beijing, and the Mei family has never taken the initiative to contact or say hello.

In addition, we sent people to Beijing to deliver the obituary before, and the Mei family’s response was also very perfunctory. I guessed that the Mei family might have regretted the marriage. "

"Ah, what should we do? Could it be that when they saw the decline of our Xue family, they really dared to do something treacherous and shameful? "

"There is nothing that can be done about it. I heard that the eldest son of the Mei family has obtained the title of scholar. Seeing that there is a bright future, they naturally want to form a family.Good marriage and a great future in the future! "

Ms. Zhuang sneered.

The second lady looked sad and didn't know what to say.

"However, I suddenly thought of As long as a solution can be achieved, the Mei family may not dare to regret the marriage. "

"What is it, sister, please tell me. "

"I heard from his eldest aunt that Jia Lian is very prominent in the capital. Not only does he have a high official rank, but he is also trusted by the emperor. He is one of the first-class dignitaries in the capital.

At least, it’s not someone that Hanlin can offend.

It just so happens that he came to pay homage to the master this time. If we can ask him to help, then the Mei family will definitely not dare to regret their marriage. "

The second lady heard the truth and said, "That's right, but how can we ask him for help? Offer money to ask him for help? "

"I'm afraid it's inappropriate. You have forgotten that the master said that when he helped, the master paid him thousands of taels of silver, but he didn't want it. Thinking about this kind of person, it is already difficult to impress him with ordinary things of gold and silk. "

"What does sister mean? "

Ms. Zhuang smiled slightly, looked at her deliberately and playfully, waved her closer, and laughed and whispered a few words in her ear.

The second lady suddenly made a fuss. With a big red face, he glared at her and cursed: "It doesn't make sense, then why don't you go? "

"Me? Firstly, I am not as pretty as my younger sister, and secondly, girl Qin is not born to me, so why should I bother with this? "

The second lady didn't know how to refute, so she glared at Mr. Zhuang bitterly, but her heart was filled with thoughts.