Because he went home first to appease Shi Xiangyun, and then rushed here together with the Xue family's mother and son, Jiao Shun originally thought that he had arrived relatively late, and did not want to see Jia Zhen, who was in charge of the reception. Jia Rong and his son heard about it and found out

Most of the big names don't come until the evening.

As for loved ones and friends...

The Wang family's mother and son had already carried the coffin south, and the historians sent a message saying that Mrs. Baolinghou's carriage had been blocked by a procession of relatives, and it would take a while before they could arrive.

Since the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, concubines have gone home to visit their relatives almost every two or three days, but the ostentation varies from big to small - it is probably not ordinary concubines who can delay the historian for so long.

"It's Concubine Rong, the one from the Zhou family."

It turned out to be her, and this Concubine Rong was a model of resilience and resilience. According to the gossip that Jiao Shun heard, Concubine Rong's current behavior in front of Concubine Wu could not be summed up in a shy and humiliating sentence.

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However, what Concubine Wu did was really a bit excessive. If she refused to forgive, just treat her coldly. It was not a good choice to keep someone by her side and humiliate her like this all day long.

Of course, it's not his turn to take care of someone like this.

After chatting with Jia Zhen for a few words, Jiao Shun prepared to take Xue Pan to see Jia Zheng - Aunt Xue naturally had other entertainment.

At this moment, Jia Rong suddenly felt something in her heart, and secretly thought that she had been frustrated in front of Second Aunt Bao. Looking at her cold and unpretentious face, she was afraid that it would be difficult for her to get started in the future. Wouldn't this be a waste of her busy work?

Later, he set a trap for Uncle Bao?

Recently I heard that Uncle Jiao had asked the Xue family to marry him but failed. I guess he must be unwilling to do so, and he is used to being in this way. It would be better to resell this opportunity to him, and get some benefits in exchange for success or failure.

So he rushed over and invited Jiao Shun to the side hall with a smile on his face to answer questions.

Although he never said anything about his troubles, who was Jiao Shun? Besides, he was used to dealing with the green-haired turtle and his son, so why didn't he know about his little ones?

After a few questionings, Jia Rong was forced to tell the truth.

After hearing this, Jiao Shun was not angry but happy. He thought that after the ice-breaking operation that day, Baochai's vigilance had not decreased but increased, so he was ready to take action slowly, but he didn't want the mantis to catch the cicada or the oriole...

Bah~

He is a little oriole, at most a fly!

In short, with Jia Rong's despicable background, what he did did not seem so bad.

And Baoyu danced on Xue Baochai's lungs again and again. Even if Baochai could endure it, there would come a day when he couldn't help it.

Thinking of this, he scolded Jia Rong twice, and then said that he would find some serious business for him when he had time, so that he could put his mind at ease.

When Jia Rong heard this, he didn't realize that it was an overt criticism and a covert praise. He couldn't help but invite Jiao Shun to be the leading actor in his second series of photography - the protagonist in the first one was of course himself.

Jiao Shun flatly refused this.

No one understands the dangers of having a picture and the truth better than him, no one!

Besides, if you want to shoot this yourself, why should you use artificial hands on others?

Jia Rong, who was slightly disappointed, came out of the side hall and saw one more person besides Jia Zhen near the Neiyi Gate.

Jiao Shun quickly stepped forward and cupped his hands: "Brother Yucun."

"Chang Qing."

Jia Yucun also bowed his hands and said, "We haven't seen each other for a while. If we don't have any plans for the evening, how about we get together at Brother Zhen's mansion?"

"Look, if there are no other arrangements, we won't go home until we get drunk."

As Jiao Shun was talking, he suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but ask: "I heard that King Zhongshun pays more and more attention to the man named Sun?"

"That's what happened."

Jia Yucun shook his head helplessly and said: "I don't know what kind of luck this guy got. I heard that he has been quite high-profile in Jinmen Mansion recently under the name of King Zhongshun."

As he said that, he looked towards Rongxi Hall and said, "In addition to condolences to the old lady, I also want to remind the clan uncle to be wary of his comeback."

Last time, because of King Zhongshun's words, he acted as a middleman and tried to restore the old relationship between the two families.

But that was not a mandatory task, so Jia Yucun just did it half-heartedly.

But looking at the current situation, it is not surprising that King Zhongshun will personally come forward.

Fortunately, although Jia Zheng is weak, he is not a complete fool. He must know that once the witchcraft incident is leaked, it will be an irreversible end, so no matter how frightened he is, he is determined not to let go.

So……

What can you gain from it?

Jiao Shun thought about it for a while and got something in his mind, but now was not the time to think about it in detail, so he went to Rongxi Hall to offer incense to the old lady with Jia Yucun and Xue Pan as his companions.

I remember that when Qin Keqing passed away, for her funeral, the Ningguo Mansion demolished a section of the wall and turned the inner courtyard into an outer courtyard. They even built many colorful archways and other things on the street.

However, the Rongguo Mansion set up the mourning hall in the Rongxi Hall, which is relatively deep. Obviously, it has no intention of making any big fuss - mainly because it just sent Yuanchun away and it really couldn't come up with the money.

But when they arrived at the gate of Rongxi Hall, Jia Zheng had already come out with Jia Lian, Baoyu, Jia Huan, and Jia Cong. Seeing that both his father and son had red and swollen eyes, Jiao Shun and Jia Yucun came to express their condolences several times, and then

After entering, he lit three incense sticks and offered them as offerings, and then he and Jia Zheng went to the side hall to talk.

During this period, most eyes were locked on Jiao Shun intentionally or unintentionally, but there were two exceptions - Jia Lian had been glaring at Xue Pan, while Jia Baoyu turned his face to no one when he saw Xue Pan.

dont see.

But when Jiao Shun and others went to the side hall to talk, Mrs. Wang and Mrs.

You might as well stay here for the night...

After a while, Aunt Xue suddenly appeared outside the door and signaled Baochai to come outside to talk.

Seeing Baochai getting up and walking out, Tanchun hurriedly winked and hinted to Baoyu to follow - although she didn't want to spoil Jiao Shun's good deeds in a big way, she still hoped to stop Jiao Shun from the bottom of her heart.

Urged by her sister's gaze, Jia Baoyu had no choice but to get up and follow reluctantly out.

As a result of his interference, neither the mother nor the daughter wanted to speak. The three of them stood in a cross-frame, and the atmosphere of silence and embarrassment spread wantonly.

"Huh?"

At this time, Jiao Shun came out of the side hall for some unknown reason. When he saw this scene, he went up to meet Aunt Xue, and then exchanged courtesy with Baoyu and Baochai. Then his eyes fell on Baoyu and said: "Brother Baoyu"

I must express my condolences and accept the change. I just heard from Uncle Shi that he will stay at home for seven or forty-nine days, and then send it to Tiantiekan Temple for a hundred days before carrying the coffin south for burial. During this period, your efforts are indispensable. Can you

Don’t tire yourself out first.”

Baoyu nodded and said with tears in her eyes: "The old lady loves me the most. Even if I can't do anything big, I can still recite sutras for her in front of her soul to be saved."

Jiao Shun: "..."

This is such a clever little guy, he doesn't even need to try to seduce him, he will just go into the minefield by himself.

Jiao Shun pretended to be surprised and said: "Can you really chant sutras for an old lady to be saved? This is no joke!"

Hearing Jiao Shun question his professionalism, Jia Baoyu immediately raised his chest and raised his head and said: "Brother, don't worry, I have practiced in secret several times. Although I am not as good as those eminent monks and virtuous people, I am not comparable to those who are perfunctory."

Okay~

Jiao Shun didn't even know what to say. This kid was not just a minefield, he was clearly going to dance in the minefield!

He secretly looked at Xue Baochai's reaction, but saw that she had an unwavering expression on her face, as if she had no idea where Baoyu had experienced his ability to chant sutras for salvation.

Tsk~

As expected of Sister Bao!

Among the Twelve Beauties in Red Mansions, she is the only one who can truly endure what ordinary people cannot.

…………

At the same time as Jia Baoyu danced in the minefield.

Concubine Rong's carriage has also arrived outside Zhou's house. She raised the curtain on the carriage and looked at the family members who were kneeling in front of the door. Her eyes swept over the faces of the people she knew or didn't know one by one, and finally came to the conclusion

Four-word conclusion: wine bag and rice bag.

It’s not that Concubine Rong is belittling her own family, it’s that no one in the Zhou family can take action—even the Rongguo Mansion has an anomaly like Jiao Shun!

If someone in his family could achieve the position that Jiao Shun was in - even if it was a little lower, why would he have to suffer the humiliation of Concubine Wu?!

Thinking of what she had experienced these days, Concubine Rong felt her teeth itch with hatred, and her chest was filled with evil fire.

She once thought that as long as Concubine Wu was willing to show her favor, there was no need for her to take the risk of assassinating the prince.

But Concubine Wu was really bullying people!

Just wait and see!
Chapter completed!