Author: Dongchen Yuanxiu

Jia Zheng also loved Baoyu deeply. As the saying goes, deep love leads to deep responsibility. Although Jia Zheng did not speak, he would always ask Baoyu about his daily routine whenever he returned home.

Since his eldest son Jia Zhu passed away, Jia Zheng also secretly regretted it, so he did not force Jia Baoyu to go to school so early. Mrs. Wang today was so abnormal, and instead persuaded herself to teach Baoyu, but for what reason.

Jia Zheng asked one more question;

"Madam, is there anything else?"

Mrs. Wang also found it difficult to speak, so she whispered;

"Sir, how many titles have Luo Yunhou Ping's wife been granted?"

"Why do you ask?"

"Just tell me! I want to know."

Jia Zheng couldn't help it. He knew his wife's feelings, but the title was inherited by his eldest brother. He replied helplessly;

"Being a third-grade lady does not occupy the position of a common wife in the Hou Mansion."

"Ah, this is the third level. I'm not even a man with a life order, I'm just a level 6 man with a pardon and peace."

"I am the head of the work department of the sixth grade. How can you be higher than me? Okay, why are you angry?"

Mrs. Wang is still chattering.

"As a married woman, you shouldn't say such things outside, especially to your mother and eldest brother, so as not to cause trouble."

"I know, but I just don't want to give in. Why didn't you inherit the title at that time?"

"What a bastard. Since ancient times, we have established a direct descendant rather than a concubine, and established an elder rather than a younger one. This is the way of human relations and heaven. You are talking nonsense here."

When Mrs. Wang saw that Jia Zheng was really angry, she also had a look of resentment on her face and stopped talking.

"You should take care of yourself. We made it very clear at the time that most of the family property will be given to us and the title will be given to my eldest brother. My father has already arranged it, so don't say anything more."

"I understand, Master, why don't you stop talking?"

When Jia Zheng saw Mrs. Wang's appearance, he stopped talking. He was just thinking about what his father had told him, but he failed to do it, which disappointed his father.

While Jia Zheng and his wife were talking, Jia Baoyu was walking around the garden with his young servant Ming Yan. It turned out that Jia Baoyu had been thinking about inviting the sisters to treat themselves, so he wanted to choose a suitable place to hold the banquet.

But after shopping for a long time, he was still not satisfied. Chang Sui Mingyan, who was behind him, saw the unhappy look on his second master Bao's face and asked;

"My second master, what do you want to do? You have been shopping here for so long,"

When Jia Baoyu heard Mingyan talking, he said:

"I want to choose a place to invite you ladies to drink. I'm not satisfied with any of these places."

"Second Master, you are so small that you have a lot of mouths. What do you think of this?"

"Say something quickly,"

"Okay, Second Master, let me tell you, it's better to have a drink outside than in the house."

"What do you mean, don't you mean enjoying the scenery outside and tasting delicious food with friends?"

Jia Baoyu didn't understand. Aren't all the literati in this book from outside?

"Hey, my second master, don't be deceived by the novel. It's windy outside, and there are servants here who can see me. You also said that we are friends, not family members."

Jia Baoyu heard what the boy said and felt it made sense, but it was still a pity.

"Second Master, if the Second Master sees you drinking and having fun outside like this, it will be troublesome."

Jia Baoyu, who was still hesitant at first, immediately gave up the idea of ​​having a drink outside when he heard that his father Jia Zheng might have seen it, and by the way, he also liked Ming Yan.

"Okay, if you do well, I'll listen to you. When we get back, choose a good day and decide to hold a banquet in my Bisha closet. Don't forget to remind me."

"Okay, don't worry, Second Master Bao, the little one will remember it properly."

After hearing this, Jia Baoyu returned to his yard with satisfaction.

After entering the small courtyard, he saw Xi and Qian Xue washing clothes for him. He smiled and nodded at them before entering the house.

Qianxue next to her also asked in a low voice when she saw Second Master Bao like this;

"Sister Xiren, why does Second Master Bao look so happy today? What kind of happy event is this?"

Xiren, who was doing laundry, rolled his eyes.

"How do I know this? You can just ask."

"Then I don't dare to go. You don't know how powerful the autumn patterns are in the house right now. Tsk tsk."

"You guys, please don't quarrel in front of Second Master Bao. If Second Mistress finds out, you will know the consequences."

Xiren reminded him directly that there were so many eyes in Mr. Bao's house.

"I know, sister, I'm so angry. Look, Chun Yan and Tan Yun are now Qiu Wen and She Yue's little followers."

"Yeah. I know, I know it well."

Xiren didn't say anything, but he knew very well that in the end it was himself, and the second wife's confidant was not anyone else but herself.

As soon as Mr. Bao entered the house, he saw She Yue and Qiu Wen sitting there drinking tea and chatting. Everyone else was also looking for something to do. Jia Baoyu didn't react much, as usual.

When Qiu Wen and She Yue saw Mr. Bao entering the house, they immediately stood up and came over to support Jia Baoyu. They also used hand Juan to help Baoyu wipe his sweat;

"My second master, where have you been looking? You are sweating just by looking at it."

"It's okay, I'm not just walking around the garden."

"Come on, Second Master, drink some water to quench your thirst."

Qiu Wen poured a cup of tea and brought it over. Jia Baoyu was also thirsty, so she drank it in one gulp.

"Look how thirsty we are, please have some more."

"Well, let's have another drink. Let me tell you, I plan to choose a time to invite all the sisters over for a drink. Then you can help me."

The people in the room were surprised that Second Master Bao actually invited him to drink, which was rare.

She Yue wanted to ask, but Qiu Wen stopped her with a look.

"Okay, the second master will take a look at it then."

Baoyu nodded with satisfaction after hearing this.

While everyone in the capital was talking about Marquis Luo Yun, Marquis Luo Yun was still taking a bath in Dongyun Tower, with Lan Yue'er and Lan Shu'er waiting on him.

Youzai Youzai is so happy.

Zhang Jinyu thought about the military salary she promised to the soldiers, and asked Lan Yue'er;

"Yue'er, this monthly military salary and military supplies must be paid out of the public account of the Marquis Mansion. Please keep the account books."

"I understand, Master. I will remember it well. Approximately how many people do you have under your command now?"

"Well, 20,000 new troops have recently been sent in. Counting the other three cities, there are about 230,000 people. You can calculate it as 250,000 people."

"Okay, let's calculate it as 250,000 taels per month. Including an officer's monthly military salary is about 500,000 taels. Taking into account the food and clothing expenses, it is about 600,000 taels. That's 7.2 million taels a year."

"It's true that raising an army costs money. You just have to pay so much without doing anything."

"Oh, sir, why are you asking about things in the military camp when you're already home? You're saying that it's impossible for the court to deny me salary. I'm here to wipe your back."

Lan Shu'er didn't ask about money, she just put on her bellyband and entered the bath. She picked up the brocade cloth and came over to wipe her sweat. Lan Yue'er also slipped in after seeing it, and the bathroom was filled with mist.

Adding to the dreamlike lust, the children are naturally beautiful, fair-skinned, beautiful and have long legs. Even the silky hair makes Zhang Jinyu blush and her heart beats wildly.

Zhang Jinyu took a breath,

"Hey, I'm going."

Lan Yue'er and Lan Shu'er leaned over, one on the left and the other on the right.

"Mr. Lang, I miss you."

Lan Yue'er and Lan Shu'er talked softly.

Zhang Jinyu, this junior brother, almost stopped jumping.

"Ahem, this is not the right time. We haven't passed the test in the capital yet."

"What are you afraid of? The capital should be worried now,"

Lan Shuer said nonchalantly.

"You, you can't say that. We still maintain relations with the imperial court in the capital. It's easy to enjoy the shade under the big tree."

Lan Yue'er also asked.

"Then you pay for the military salary yourself and the court won't pay it?"

"Here, I don't know how much the capital will give you. What do you know? You have long hair and short knowledge."

When Zhang Jinyu mentioned the capital, he thought of an important matter. The battle situation has not been reported yet. No, we have to go to Shen Baichuan for this matter. Thinking of this, he suddenly stood up naked, causing the two women to exclaim.

"Hurry up and change your clothes, I almost forgot something important."

Zhang Jinyu directly raised her lower body and pulled the two girls to wipe her body. The two girls were so shy that they didn't even mention it.

After much effort, Zhang Jinyu put on her clothes and left Dongyun Tower.

Ning Bian was patrolling with his guards, and it was strange to see Master Hou in a panic. He was washing so fast.

"Where are you going, Master Hou?"

"You're here just in time, go to the Imperial City Department."

"Master Marquis, is there something urgent? Don't you want me to call him over?"

"We must discuss it on the spot, send it out, and report the battle situation to the court! Let's go together."

"Yes, Lord Marquis."

Zhang Jinyu led Ningbian and the guards on horseback out of the Marquis Mansion and ran towards the courtyard of Shen Baichuan's Imperial City Division stronghold.
Chapter completed!