As the tenth month of the lunar calendar approaches, the weather is getting colder, and the Lotus Root Pavilion surrounded by water is obviously not suitable for gatherings anymore, so early the next morning, all the children from the Grand View Garden gathered at Luxue An.

Firstly, it was rare to go on a group trip, and secondly, we could see sisters Baochai and Baoqin, so the sisters were very interested. We guessed what tomorrow's topic would be, and some people suggested making small gifts with their own hands.

Princess Nan'an.

Under the strong support of Tan Chun and Shi Xiangyun, even Ying Chun and Xichun, who had never been very gregarious, also participated, but Jia Baoyu huddled in a corner and was unhappy.

Everyone knew that he was worried about "seeking an official". They had tried to persuade him yesterday, but it was useless to persuade him again today, so they simply chose to ignore it to avoid being angered by him again.

But this indifferent attitude made Jia Baoyu even more frustrated.

So I thought to myself: I haven't even become an official yet, and my sisters are already alienated from me. When I become an official, I'm not sure what I'll be like when I'm traveling around every day!

Just thinking about it blindly, the conflict in my heart became more and more intense, so I secretly prayed that my mother had a bad start last night, and it would be best if she was rejected by Jiao Shun.

Just when I was thinking about all this, I suddenly heard a message from Li Wan, saying that Mrs. Wang had returned from the Xue family, and she had brought a lot of gifts. They were all from Aunt Xue and the second wife of the Xue family before they left.

At that time, I asked Mrs. Wang to deliver them to the children, but now they are piled in the hut in Qingtang, waiting for everyone to pick them up.

"It's a shame that Auntie is still thinking about us."

Shi Xiangyun was very familiar with Aunt Xue. He immediately stood up, clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Let's go over and have a look. By the way, we can also say hello to my wife."

Tanchun was the second to jump out and respond, followed by Lin Daiyu, Yingchun, and Xichun who all followed the crowd and got up.

Everyone shouted and walked out, but Jia Baoyu sat there motionless.

Although everyone understood his feelings, they couldn't just leave him alone, so Tanchun asked, "Second brother, aren't you going?"

"I, I won't go."

Jia Baoyu waved his hands feebly, stood up and said, "I was in a hurry this morning and didn't eat much. I'll go back and make up for it first."

With that said, he passed through the crowd and left Luxue'an first.

All the girls looked at each other, except for Xichun, they couldn't help but sigh secretly.

When I was a child, I was ignorant, and I just thought that an older brother [younger brother] who was willing to play with his sisters and could let go of a rich man's body and coax others was the best companion in the world.

But as he gets older, there are more and more things that need to be paid attention to, and Jia Baoyu's shortcomings are exposed - especially in the past two years, Jiao Shun has been beside him for comparison, and he is equally gentle, considerate, and attentive.

But in terms of career establishment, their achievements are worlds apart.

But when a man is alive, how can he not do something in his career?!

Jia Baoyu's quarrels were not just once or twice. Everyone had already become accustomed to it, so after sighing, they forgot about the matter and hurried to Qingtang thatched cottage, chattering all the way.

Seeing that they were not far away, Shi Xiangyun couldn't help but murmured: "I wonder if Sister Bao has brought anything back."

"I'll see you tomorrow. Is there anything else you can bring?"

Tanchun said nonchalantly: "Besides, Sister Bao is not like us. She can't be a householder or a master. If you have anything, you can just send someone here."

When it comes to the second half, I can't help but look envious - among the girls, she is the one who cares about this aspect the most.

After hearing this, Lin Daiyu immediately said: "Listen quickly, listen quickly, the third sister is eager to be a housekeeper."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh. Tanchun was a little embarrassed at first, but soon regained his mood. He hugged Shi Xiangyun who was bending over with laughter and said: "At our age, what's wrong with wanting to be a housekeeper? Sister Yun

,You said yes or no?”

"Why are you asking me?"

Shi Xiangyun was a little puzzled, then shook his head and said: "With Sister Xing here, I don't have to worry too much in the future."

"You are lazy, but it's a pity that Sister Xing's identity is a bit inferior after all."

Tanchun gave a meaningful reminder, and without waiting for everyone's reaction, he repeatedly urged everyone to speed up their pace.

When everyone arrived at the Qingtang thatched cottage, Mrs. Wang was talking to Mr. Xing in the living room.

Seeing all the warblers and swallows coming, except for Baoyu, Mrs. Wang's face darkened, she only told Caixia and Caiyun to lead the girls to receive the gifts, and said nothing else.

So the girls filed out again, preparing to move to the east wing to distribute gifts.

At this time, Li Wan came out from Xixiali again. He called Tanchun aside alone and whispered: "I just called Xiren and told her about the plum blossom fan. Their courtyard is the most crowded.

The most likely thing is to have connections with outsiders, but if it really comes from that courtyard, I can’t handle it beyond Baoyu, so I might as well just leave it to the attackers to investigate."

"That makes sense."

Tan Chun nodded slightly: "My wife has promised that she will be my brother's aunt. She shouldn't take risks for these petty profits."

After a pause, he added: "I'm afraid we need to keep a closer eye on the second sister's house. She used to be indifferent to everything, and even caused troubles such as the nun guarding and stealing. Alas, although she is a little tougher now than before,

I still don’t care about the people below.”

"It would be nice if you could change your temper."

Li Wan added: "The key point is still on your mark. If you can change it yourself, of course it would be best. If not, find the sisters as soon as possible to work together."

While the two of them were discussing, they suddenly saw a woman coming out of the living room and leaving the Qingtang thatched cottage in a hurry.

"I'm probably here to find my second brother."

Tan Chun said and couldn't help but sigh: "I just hope I don't cause trouble to Brother Jiao."

Li Wan didn't say anything, but now he secretly laughed. These three girls were originally yelling at Jiao Shun to kill them. Who would have thought that in less than a year, their elbows would already be turned outwards?

The words are divided into two parts.

But he said that the old lady was going to Yihongyuan to spread a message.

When Xiren got the news, he naturally did not dare to neglect it. He hurriedly went to the upper room of the main hall and saw Jia Baoyu lying on the bed with his legs crossed, flipping through a book of gaudy books. The four books and five classics were scattered on the floor in front of the desk not far away. There were a few

It was also stained with ink stains.

"ah!"

Xiren couldn't help but exclaimed, turned around and said to Qiu Wen, who was serving in the room: "What's the matter with you? You dropped something and you didn't bother to clean it up!"

"I do want to tidy up."

Qiu Wen curled his lips at Jia Baoyu and spread his hands helplessly.

"Alas~"

Xiren sighed and ignored the serious books that had been angered. He came to the bed and said, "Second Master, my wife has sent someone to invite you over."

"Don't go!"

Jia Baoyu didn't even look at her, but stared at her intently: "Just say I'm not feeling well, or say I just sprained my foot."

"Second Master!"

Xiren heard the words and was about to persuade him, but saw Jia Baoyu throw away the book, turn his back to him, wrap his head with a pillow and block his ears.

Seeing this, Qiu Wen couldn't help but complain in a low voice: "There are so many people out there who dream of becoming an official, but our man is so good at it, he even pushes it out when he puts it in his mouth!"

The attacker glanced at her, and then looked at Baoyu's attitude of not being afraid of boiling water, so he could only go outside to find an excuse and send away the woman who was delivering the message.

Inside, Jia Baoyu covered her ears and waited for a long time. Seeing that the attacker did not come in and locked the door, she lay down again, raised her legs and continued to watch the gaudy things.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the attacker hurriedly came in again.

When Baoyu saw this, he was just about to try another trick when he heard the attacker hurriedly urge: "Second Master, get up quickly! The master asked you to hurry over. He said that if you dare to pretend to be sick, he tied you up and carried you over!"

Baoyu's movement of pulling the pillow stagnated, and then he jumped up and said angrily: "The master himself claims to be ill at home, but he forces me to be a bird official!"

"Shh!"

The attacker was startled and hurriedly made a gesture of silence: "Little ancestor, please lower your voice quickly, and be careful that these words reach the ears of the master!"

"If you didn't tell me, how could it spread?"

Jia Baoyu asked angrily, grabbing the coat hanging on the bedside and putting it on casually - no matter how powerful he said, he still didn't dare to disobey Jia Zheng.

Xiren hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said: "There is a saying that people's hearts are separated from the belly, and if they are not protected, they will have dirty hearts and lungs. Someone secretly stole the plum blossom fan from the poetry club and published it outside in the name of the government.

selling?"

"Have you heard about this too?"

"Not only that, grandma also specially told me to pay more attention to our courtyard recently... Grandpa, please buckle your belt first!"

After a flurry of excitement, neatly dressed Jia Baoyu soon appeared in front of Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng briefly explained what Mrs. Wang had learned last night, and then said with a straight face: "When Brother Jiao sends you the memorial, you must read it through several times, and then change it into your own words - if there is anything you don't understand,

, I’ll go ask you, Brother Jiao, and remember to be respectful and study seriously. If you dare to do anything rude at all, watch your skin carefully!”

Hearing that Jiao Shun had agreed and figured out a solution on the spot, Jia Baoyu was discouraged at first, and then the evil fire in his heart was vented, and he had the courage to argue: "I always teach my son, 'Knowing it is knowing it.

"I don't know because I don't know, but I know." But why do you always let your son do these deceitful things to gain fame?"

"you you!"

Jia Zheng stood up angrily. If he were in front of outsiders, he might be speechless for a moment, but every time he scolded his son, he was like a god. He sneered and said: "Damn slave, I asked you to pick up the wisdom of others. How can I help you?"

Have you ever been asked to commit fraud?!"

"When Xue Biao was as old as you, he had already supported the family business. Although your second brother Lian was not very successful, when he was as old as you, he had already started running around for family affairs."

"But you hang out with women all day long, mixed in makeup and makeup, and you don't show a trace of manly ambition. If I were you, I would have knelt down and died in shame in the Confucius Temple. How could I dare to pretend to be a saint's words and do what I said?

Reality?!"

What is the difference between cheating and cheating?

Jia Baoyu was dissatisfied, but when he saw that his father was furious, he did not dare to argue any more, so he gave in and admitted his mistake.

Seeing his submissive look, Jia Zheng hated iron more and more. He wanted to curse a few more times, but felt that the wall of dirt was indestructible. Finally, he waved his hands desolately and said, "You know the truth, and so do I.

I’m too lazy to waste words with you, just go back to your rosy nest.”

Jia Baoyu bowed and left like an eggplant beaten by frost.

After leaving Rongxi Hall, he couldn't help but get angry at Jiao Shun. He thought that Brother Jiao was the same, why did he agree to whatever his mother said? Could it be that he drank his own ecstasy soup?

…………

at the same time.

Emperor Longyuan, who had just come out of Ningshou Palace, was also full of evil spirits, so he went out and got into the car without caring about it.

Even the Queen was included in the rear, and the number 100 men and women were rushing behind. In the end, the Queen, who was also riding a bicycle, was the fastest and managed to catch up with Emperor Longyuan in front.

"Emperor, emperor..."

She deliberately asked the emperor to ride slower to avoid hurting the dragon's body, but this fierce kick had already exhausted all her strength. As soon as she opened her mouth while panting, the emperor fell another two or three feet away, so she had to slow down.

speed.

Fortunately, after the emperor rode for a while, he found that the large army behind him could not keep up, so he circled back.

As a result, they saw the Queen, dripping with sweat, slumped in the car. Her normally upright figure collapsed. She was pressing her upper body on the handle of the car, squeezing out two car lights.

Emperor Longyuan couldn't stop laughing after seeing this, and even half of the unhappiness in his heart disappeared. He also secretly thought that the queen was still a little thinner after all. If it were Concubine Rong or Concubine Xiande who took this pose...

"Long live the Lord?"

The queen tried her best to raise her head, but saw that the emperor was in a daze, so she called him first, then swallowed, slightly moistening her throat that was almost burning, and then explained: "Jilai is getting old.

It is easy to miss the past, and after the Emperor suffered from eye disease, it was difficult for him to have a clear impression of new people and new things, so his nostalgia for the past was naturally stronger than that of others."

"Hmph~"

After coming back to his senses, Emperor Longyuan snorted lightly, but did not refute the queen's words.

How could he not know that the Emperor was nostalgic for old things more and more?

Take King Zhongshun for example. When the Emperor was young, he was very strict with his younger brother and often scolded him. However, after abdicating the throne, he became closer and closer to King Zhongshun. He often invited him to the palace to talk about interesting things in his youth.

It means indulgence.

It was for this reason that King Zhongshun was afraid of being jealous of the emperor, so he turned on the self-defiling mode. Of course, he originally had a domineering temperament. Rather than self-defiling, it would be more appropriate to let himself go.

But King Zhongshun obviously didn't understand the principle of going too far and not doing enough. The messy things he did had already registered in the emperor's heart, and he was only waiting for a hundred years to take action on him.

That's too far.

The reason why Emperor Longyuan is unhappy today is because the Supreme Emperor insisted just now that he must preserve the dignity of an old minister - after completing the process of three resignations and three rejections, the former chief minister will finally return to his hometown in Jiangsu and Zhejiang at the beginning of next month.

Emperor Longyuan was very dissatisfied with the chief minister of the two dynasties. He wanted to use him to scare the officials, but how could he leave him enough dignity and reduce his honor?

It was hard for him to refute what the Emperor said.

Alas~

I wonder if Jiao Aiqing has any way to get the best of both worlds.

By the way, last time he went to the palace overnight and had a night talk with himself, he helped him solve a lot of problems, otherwise...
Chapter completed!