Chapter 16 Gambling
Is there anyone around Brother Rong?
Shen Ning almost laughed out loud at this big boy, "Can people be the same as other people? One is the son of the manager, and the other is a follower and servant with no roots. In the eyes of a slave, , because Lai Sheng, you are the future master of the house, even if they listen to your father's words and scold you and beat you, they will be restrained, but what about Brother Rong?
You use your father's methods to deal with you? He, have you ever thought about how difficult his life is? Why are there only two of his four servants left? There are no children in the Jia family? "
: "..."
He was confused!
He...
Thinking of Lai Sheng’s words about those two people who were not clever enough to work as apprentices outside, and then fill in the gaps when they saw the right ones, he suddenly had nothing to say. .
"Before, the Lai family had only one son, and he would stay with you. Now, his family has three sons, but none of them want to stay. Jia Zhen, have you ever thought about why?"
< br> Shen Ning stared at him, "Let me tell you, because the Lai family no longer thinks highly of the Jia family, because they feel that the Jia family will surely fall, because they have almost made enough, because for the sake of their descendants, they want a little bit. "Leave the Jia family"
"..."
Jia Zhen's face turned blue and white, and the corners of her mouth trembled, as if she wanted to say something to refute, but judging from her mother's thinking, it seemed...that was indeed the case.
How is that possible?
Jia Zhen doesn’t want to believe it.
Their family was still illustrious and prestigious, but there were many incidents that year. Even his father-in-law went home to farm, and their family did not collapse.
How dare the Lai family?
No, no, no, they dare, the Lai family asked for grace. In that year, my father worked hard to read it, but had to withdraw from the court.
They attacked Jue while he was happy...
Jia Zhen's eyes gradually turned red.
"There is an old saying...it is called to respect the father and the son."
Shen Ning looked at him and dealt a fatal blow mercilessly, "You think they are loyal, but isn't this loyalty bought by the Jia family? The Jia family has not cared about their food and drink for so many years? They have not given them clothes or hats in spring, summer, autumn and winter. , shoes? Still not given a monthly certificate?
How many officials from poor families can build a courtyard in the capital after being promoted to the second and third grades, but the Lai family..., is his courtyard small? >You are right about one thing, that is, for the sake of their children and grandchildren, their family asks for grace."
Jia Zhen: "..."
His body swayed and he could hardly stand. live.
"Don't blame mother for saying something unpleasant."
Shen Ning sighed, "I have been through hell and back," she pointed to the seat next to her and signaled to him Sit down and say, "You think of the good things of the Lai family. I am not a heartless person. Let's make a bet. The Lai family has been in the Jia family for many years. It is normal for the Lai family to save some wealth. You can bring Jiao Da with you." , go and seize his home, not counting the house. If all assets do not exceed 20,000 taels, you will release everyone in his family from slavery and give him complete freedom from then on.
On the contrary..."< br>
Shen Ning closed her eyes, "He is an evil slave. He must be handed over to the government, or beaten to death for those who deserve to be killed, and sold for those who deserve to be sold. Not only that, you also have to use thunderous means to exercise the power of the patriarch. , take down the Lai family in Xifu.”
What?
Not only was Jia Zhen speechless in shock, but even Youshi was so shocked that her face changed.
"Ning Rong and the two families share the honor and disgrace, and the Lai family and the two families... naturally the same is true."
Shen Ning's eyes were calm and firm, "There were big changes that year, and the Jia family had not yet However, the Lai family is already thinking of a way out, and they have long been living as servants. If you don’t withdraw from the Jia family immediately, do you really think that they will still show their last loyalty?”
Jia Zhen: "..."
His hands were shaking a little.
"What? You don't dare to gamble?"
Shen Ning looked at this timid son, "Or, you have to remember the master-servant relationship that others have long ignored. , letting them steal the house, and also curse your mother to bully your wife and children?"
"..."
Jia Zhen's eyes gradually turned red, and her buttocks just sat down. , and slowly raised it, "Son, bet!"
Now that the decision has been made, there can be no delay.
"Come here!" He shouted loudly, "Call Jiao Da and call the guards."
"...Yes!"
The man outside rushed out quickly.
After a while, the uniform footsteps of the guards came over.
Shen Ning stood up, "Let's go, we have nothing to do here, let's go see Brother Rong."
Youshi hurriedly supported him.
Not long after the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law left the ceremony hall, the sky in Ningguo Mansion changed.
Next door, Mrs. Wang, who followed Jia Zheng all the way back home, clutched the handkerchief that was almost torn and wanted to hit someone.
But she didn't dare to fight because she knew that Jia Zheng also held his breath and would probably have a big fight with her.
Yes, she didn't tell the whole story last night, and she was much more evasive. But, can she be blamed for today's shamelessness?
Although she, Shen Ning, was considered the eldest sister-in-law, her elder brother Jing was not an official, so she didn't even have a royal title.
Why should she show off to her cousin who is an official in the next room?
Why should I show off to her, Mrs. Gaoming, as the eldest sister-in-law?
Why change the path that our ancestors had planned for their descendants long ago?
Is it great to know a few sage words?
For the first time, Mrs. Wang hated herself for not studying more and not being able to write.
As long as you think about it, yesterday she used a Mencius saying, which forced her and the old lady and the women in the clan to not say a single word. Today, she said the same sage's words again, forcing Jia Zheng to beg for mercy. She just hates it so much.
At this moment, she really missed her eldest son and daughter.
They all know the words of the sage.
Unlike Jia Zheng, who is obsessed with studying, it is useless.
If her children were here, they would definitely be able to help her use other saintly words to push her back.
"Get out."
Jia Zheng, who had just stepped into the door, waved to the maids who wanted to salute and told them to leave quickly.
The maids were startled and peeked at Mrs. Wang who came in with a sullen face. They all hurriedly left the room quietly and closed the door for them thoughtfully.
The quarrel between the master and his wife is not something any of them can watch. However, aren't you coming back from Dongfu?
Why are you arguing?
Girls, look at me and I look at you, we are all very worried.
The wife basically has nothing to do with the master.
Normally, if they are angry, it will not happen to them, but once it does... it will be fatal.
The maids were trembling and just hoped that today's matter would be over as soon as possible.
In the room, Jia Zheng had already raised his hand and swept the tea bowl off the table with a clang, "Wang, aren't you going to explain it to me?"
Seeing Jia Zhen He actually admired the new academic rules and reward and punishment system they came up with.
If Wang had not misled him, how could he have been so embarrassed by his sister-in-law?
"Explanation?"
Mrs. Wang sat down at her usual seat, "Master was drunk last night. You heard what I said in confusion. Can you blame me?"< br>
She didn’t blame this man for being useless, so how could he blame her?
"Instead of blaming me, sir, why don't you think about why my sister-in-law stretches her hands so long? Then let's listen to why children practice martial arts to strengthen their bodies."
< br>She is the trading link between the Jia family and the Wang family.
The beneficiaries are Jia Zheng and her children.
"Sister-in-law can influence Brother Jing and Jia Zhen very much."
Mrs. Wang didn't care about the man's uncertain face, "But they all agreed on what happened back then. Master should think about it, if they change their minds What should we do, what should we do with our Yuanchun?”
What’s the use of being a female official?
The purpose of their family is to help her Yuan Chun become the emperor's sidekick.
Since the prince can be deposed, then if their Yuanchun gives birth to a prince, why can't they go one step further?
"...Are you thinking too much?"
Jia Zheng's shame and anger were frightened away by the crisis thrown by Wang.
It was agreed between him and the old lady that Yuanchun should enter the palace, and everyone agreed.
The Jia family transferred the rights in the military to the Wang family, which was the most beneficial to the entire Jia family.
What if...
Thinking that Shen Ning didn't give him any face today and used sage words to suppress him, Jia Zheng couldn't help but think more.
“Think too much?”
Knowing that he was being held down, Wang snorted, “I think you think too little.”
Why support her brother? Isn't it because the two families are married and there is no one in the Jia family who can support him?
Although letting the Jia family withdraw from the army was a decision made by the ancestors for the long-term development of the family, this withdrawal was always only for the people above to see.
If she, Shen Ning, changes her mind and lets the Jia family members work as minor officials in the army based on their own abilities, the people above will not care.
But the people above don't care, but her Wang family must care.
Once the Jia family's clan members gain a foothold in the army, one-third or even more of the Jia family's invisible power in the army will be taken away.
Her brother Wang Ziteng is not the only choice.
After all, they must trust their own people more than outsiders and their own people.
"Don't you think my eldest sister-in-law has changed a lot?"
Jing eldest brother abandoned his official position and left home, but the woman had been in a state of depression for several years.
Now that I’m pregnant with a baby, I’m getting tougher. What do you think they are?
A stern look flashed in Mrs. Wang's eyes, "Reforming the school may be just her first step."
Jia Zheng: "..."
He slowly said He sat down and humbly asked for advice: "Then what is her second step?"
"Take care of the servants in the house."
Mrs. Wang looked at him, "For example, to collect Jiao Dazhi Heart, do not dismiss the palace guards, and drive all the servants in the palace who are related to us to Zhuangzi."
"..."
Jia Zheng was shocked.
Since the incident that year, the guards of Rong Mansion were all disbanded.
Ning Mansion...
Jia Zheng suddenly thought of something and said anxiously: "When I came back yesterday, what did Zhou Rui's family say? Is there something going on in that mansion?"< br>
Not too stupid.
Mrs. Wang sighed, "Yes, there has been an attack. Even the Lai Sheng family was convicted and sent home."
"The Lai Sheng family? "
Jia Zheng suddenly stood up and said, "I'll go tell my mother. "
His old lady likes Grandma Lai the most.
Let Aunt Lai go over and ask for a favor. Look at the Buddha's face without looking at the monk's face. The sister-in-law will not give him face, but she must give the old man some face.
Jia Zheng actually knows his shortcomings.
But he has a good mother.
Since childhood, his mother has always favored him.
As for the Lai family, it’s because the elder sister-in-law and Jia Zhen are at fault. The Lai family has been loyal to the Jia family for many years. How can they ignore their past friendship just because of a small mistake? Disregarding the reputation of our ancestors for being generous to their servants?
(End of this chapter)