Chapter 688 Wu Zijuan trains Baoyu
Back in his room, Baoyu threw himself on the bed and covered his head with the quilt.
He didn’t know what was going on with him, but he felt an inexplicable awe when he saw Feng Ziying.
Especially under Feng Ziying's cold and calm gaze, he felt that his whole body was stiff, everything he was thinking was frozen, and he couldn't even speak. However, the other party's words were only submissive to him. .
This feeling made him feel humiliated, but he was unable to change it.
Perhaps in their minds, I will always be a **** who doesn’t seek advancement and only knows how to have fun, right?
Thinking of this, Baoyu hugged the quilt tighter and tighter. A sense of loneliness and guilt lingered throughout his body, which really made him have the slightest idea of becoming a monk for peace and quiet.
Previously, he was just talking about becoming a monk casually, but now he suddenly felt that if the sisters around him looked at him in that strange way, then becoming a monk might really be a good choice. At that time, maybe his family members and Sister Bao would , Sister Lin and Sister Yun, they may think of themselves and recall the happy times when they had themselves?
"Second Master, let's have some tea." The gentle and gentle voice brought him back from his thoughts, which made him a little annoyed. He muttered under the quilt: "Put it there, I'm not thirsty."
"Second Master, you'd better get up. Uncle Feng and Second Master Lian will be coming soon. If you do this..."
"What's wrong with me? I didn't invite them here!" Baoyu opened the quilt, his face was red, and he said angrily: "Since I am the boss, I don't need anyone to teach me."
Xi Ren also knew that this man only dared to say some angry words in front of him. As soon as he saw Uncle Feng, he would immediately be like a mouse seeing a cat, not daring to fly.
However, she was used to this man's temperament, so she just said gently: "Second Master, Uncle Feng is not an outsider now. Logically speaking, you should call him brother-in-law..."
Baoyu is furious, brother-in-law? !
Thinking that Sister Lin would throw herself into his arms, Baoyu's inner feelings of anger, frustration, annoyance and desolation were mixed together, making him extremely confused and desperate.
No one in the whole family seemed to care about his feelings for Sister Lin. What made him even more helpless and desperate was that Sister Lin herself never seemed to feel or accept his feelings. This was what made him feel most powerless.
Even if Sister Lin really likes him but cannot be with him due to family reasons, he can accept it sadly. However, Sister Lin has never taken him to heart, which makes him unable to accept it.
He didn't know what he had done wrong. Not only did Sister Lin treat him coldly, but also Sister Bao, who used to be gentle to him, became increasingly cold in the past two years. Even when he went to Lixiangyuan later, he often excused himself because of illness. It made him even more angry.
He is not stupid, let alone stupid. Brother Feng doesn't have much time to go to Lixiangyuan, but he can see Sister Bao every time, and they talk for a long time. Not to mention Sister Lin, she has always trusted Brother Feng. Plus, now we are even engaged.
Even Sister Yun and Third Sister were full of praise for Brother Feng after they came back from Yangzhou, which made him even more angry.
He didn't know how Feng Ziying could convince these sisters of him, but he could never get a good compliment from the sisters. Didn't he try hard?
Didn’t he often participate in the literary and poetry gatherings in the capital city, and his poems and poems were also well received. Even several of his highnesses were full of praise for him, but why did the sisters turn a blind eye?
Everyone betrayed him and turned to Brother Feng. The hurt and despair caused by this sense of powerlessness even exceeded the cold treatment of him by Sister Lin and Sister Bao, so that he seemed to be able to only rely on Qin Zhong and Jiang Qi. They look for comfort there.
Seeing that Baoyu's eyes were wide open with anger and his face was turning red and white, Xiren was also a little worried and frightened, but she still gritted her teeth and continued.
If this knot in Er Ye’s heart is not completely broken, I don’t know how many things will happen in the future.
Uncle Feng is no longer the same as before, and even the two masters may not be able to suppress him. Moreover, Xiren even knows that the Jia family is increasingly relying on Uncle Feng. Even the imperial concubine has sent letters from the palace asking for help. Improve the relationship with the Feng family inside.
"Second Master, since Uncle Feng wants to marry Miss Lin, and Miss Lin is your cousin, he will naturally be your brother-in-law. Since he is not an outsider, he must be doing it for your own good. Now Uncle Feng is a sixth-grade official, and I have seen him In many worlds, when he talks to you, he must be thinking about you, and I think the master, ancestors and wife are also willing."
The offensive words poured cold water on Baoyu, who was extremely furious. The matter between Brother Feng and Sister Lin was now a foregone conclusion. No matter how much trouble he made, he couldn't change it, but what should he do?
Seeing that Baoyu's servant was silent on the bed, Xiren said softly: "Second Master, today is different from the past. The eldest girl has now entered the palace and became a concubine. The Jia family is no better than other families. You are the concubine's biological brother. It should be considered that there is some pattern. At present, the gentlemen are all thinking about building the garden so that the imperial concubine can come back to visit her relatives during the Lantern Festival and also add splendor to the mansion. At this time, there really cannot be any other things to distract the gentlemen. …”
It has to be said that this attacker also figured out some of Baoyu's thoughts. The title of imperial concubine in Yuanchun made everyone in Jia's family famous. However, it was about to visit relatives. Naturally, several concubines who were granted the title at the same time were not willing to be left behind. , so they are all competing in secret, and Baoyu also knows it.
Even his stingy uncle and unconcerned father became serious this time, so he really didn't dare to disturb his father at this time.
Furthermore, Xiren also said that he is the imperial concubine's younger brother. If he is still so careless, I am afraid it will also damage his sister's reputation. But as for Brother Feng...
"Also, when Uncle Feng and Second Master Lian come to talk to you, it must be for the best of the Second Master. Now that Uncle Feng has married Miss Lin, the Jia and Feng families are connected together, and the Second Master is indeed It’s time to listen and then make plans…”
Xiren's sincere words made Baoyu feel comforted, considerate, and a little guilty.
While I was thinking about it, I heard Meiren and Qixie's voices outside, "Second Master, Second Master Lian and Uncle Feng are here."
Taking a deep breath, Baoyu sat up, and Xiren quickly tidied his clothes, "Second Master, when Uncle Feng and Second Master Lian are talking to you, you still have to listen carefully, regardless of whether you hear it or not. There's definitely no harm in it, don't contradict me."
Baoyu's face was blank, but he nodded in the end. He was not a ungrateful person, but he was just emotionally difficult to accept sometimes.
Seeing Jia Baoyu's suppressed emotions, Feng Ziying couldn't help but want to slap him.
This setback was just a minor emotional setback for him, and it really didn't count as a beating.
Even so, this guy still has to struggle from time to time, leaving people speechless.
If it weren't for the fact that Lin Daiyu would have to live in Jia's house for a few more years, and if she couldn't handle this matter well, the guy would go crazy and harass Girl Lin every three days, so he wouldn't be too lazy to take care of this birdie. Breaking things.
In the past few times, Feng Ziying had always educated Jia Baoyu with the attitude of doing everything. From the bottom of her heart, she had no hope of educating Jia Baoyu well. He had no obligation to do so. It was better for Huan Laosan to make him spend more time. After all, he can be regarded as his fanboy, and he can still study, so he might be able to use it to his advantage in the future.
But this time he really had to think hard about how to teach this guy. His engagement to Daiyu had made this guy crazy. If he wanted to marry Baochai in the future, this guy might not really be angry. Ru Kuang is in trouble?
For the happiness of his woman, he had to think carefully about how to guide this guy on the right track. At least, he should make this guy a little afraid and stop being so unscrupulous.
Seeing Feng Ziying and Jia Lian come in, Xiren quickly saluted, and Qiu Wen Sheyue also quickly poured the tea in. However, Jia Baoyu gradually became unable to sit still under Feng Ziying's gaze. He murmured for a long time, but didn't know what to do. Open your mouth.
Seeing this situation, Xiren quickly signaled the other Meiren, Qixie and Qiu Wensheyue to go out quickly. She also stepped aside, preparing to close the door and wait for these gentlemen to come and have a good talk.
"Xiren, you stay here. I'll talk to Brother Lian and Baoyu. You should also listen. Baoyu is quite old, but his character is not yet certain. Of the people in his house, I think you are the only one who can do it." You know the general rules and understand them. Listen, if Baoyu does something wrong in the future, you can give me some advice." Feng Ziying sat down at the round table made of rosewood and marble, and picked up the maple dew tea. He took a sip and said, "Baoyu, sit down too."
This was the first time for both Baoyu and Xiren to see Feng Ziying with such a calm but unquestionable attitude. Baoyu naturally did not dare to object and sat down honestly. Xiren hesitated for a moment, "Uncle Feng, I'm afraid this servant is not suitable." …”
"There is nothing inappropriate. You were pointed out to Baoyu by the old lady. Aunt also values your composure. I just hope you can look after Baoyu more. Before I came here, I originally planned to have an affair with the two of you because of the matter with the second brother Lian. Uncle Shibo and his aunts talked to each other, but Uncle Shibo was not here, and something like this happened again, so I planned to talk to Baoyu before going to see my uncles and aunts..."
When Feng Ziying said this, Baoyu immediately panicked. If he had to tell the master, his **** would probably bloom again. He stood up in a hurry and said, "Brother Feng, I was confused for a moment, and I will never dare to do it again..."
"Sit down, Baoyu, I have no intention of filing a complaint against you to my uncle and aunt. Do you think your brother Feng is the person who does such a dishonorable thing?" Feng Ziying waved her hands indifferently, "I was talking to Lian on the road today. The second brother said, why is it so difficult for the imperial concubine to build a garden when she wants to visit relatives, and even Uncle Shi Shi and Uncle Zheng Shi have to go to the battle themselves? Is there really no one in Ning Rong's second house who can do anything?"
Baoyu was a little confused and didn't know what this topic had to do with him.
But Xiren heard something, and he was still hesitant at first, but now he stood calmly by the door.
"The imperial concubine's wedding is a big deal, and the garden must be repaired, but the two uncles are old, so the next generation should take care of these matters. Second Brother Lian is going to Yangzhou. Something happened again when I came back. It seems like there is no one in the Rong Ning Mansion anymore. Baoyu, do you think it has nothing to do with you? Well, or do you think you are not a member of the Rong Guo Mansion and shouldn't think about it yourself? "
Feng Ziying’s words made Jia Baoyu’s face turn red, but he didn’t know how to answer.
"Brother Lian had already gone to Ping'an Prefecture in Datong when he was sixteen or seventeen years old. Brother Lian had been working hard for more than half a year on Sister Lin's affairs. He had taken the test at Brother Huan's Mansion and was about to take the entrance examination in August. I tried it, and if he passed, I agreed to let him go to Qingtan Academy to study. Whether he can become a scholar in the future depends on his own efforts and luck. I heard that the same is true for Lange'er. She studies hard, and Sister-in-law Zhu is very strict with her. I guess she also wants to find a way out in the scientific examination. Everyone in the house is doing something, so what are your plans, Baoyu?"
The tone was very calm, and it seemed that there was not much emotion to be heard, but the burning eyes fell on Baoyu, which made Baoyu feel like he had nothing to hide after becoming a thief.
But Feng Ziying's praise of Jia Huan still aroused Baoyu's inner anger, "Brother Feng, I know what you want to say. Isn't it because I don't work as hard as Brother Huan in studying? I said that I can do anything in my life, but I just don’t like reading books just to get a job, and I don’t want to be a coward, so if you want to use these words to provoke me, Brother Feng, then there’s no need.”
Feng Ziying was already prepared for Jia Baoyu's behavior, and said calmly: "Baoyu, your idea is not wrong. There are three hundred and sixty professions in this world, and you don't necessarily need to study to be the number one scholar." What does it mean? It’s just Baoyu. You are also fifteen this year. What are you going to do in the future? Brother Yu knows that you are now well-known in the capital city. Well, you often participate in literary gatherings and poetry gatherings, but I told Uncle Zheng Shi However, this is one aspect. If you are not willing to study and seek fame, the usefulness of this reputation will be greatly reduced..."
“Brother Feng, don’t judge everyone by such worldly customs. I, Jia Baoyu, recite poems and compose poems not for fame, but for pleasure...” Baoyu’s eyes became even more angry.
"Haha, then the foolish brother underestimated the wise brother, but it's okay to be happy, but the eldest girl has now entered the palace and become a noble concubine. I won't hide it from you, Baoyu. I'm afraid that the second brother Lian will go out to do something this time. Brother Huan and Brother Lang need to study. In the next few years, as Uncle Shishi and Uncle Zhengshi get older, their energy may not be able to keep up. Things like building a garden now may not be possible. No matter how much you can bear it, who do you think should be in charge of the affairs in the Rongguo Mansion in the future? Or Baoyu, you are born with knowledge and can do anything without learning?"
With a few casual questions, Baoyu was speechless and speechless.
If the second brother Lian wants to go out to work, the only lineage left in the Rongguo Mansion is the second family. Jia She also has a concubine son, Jia Cong, who is only a few years old, so it is naturally impossible.
In addition to Baoyu, the second bedroom also had Jia Huan and Jia Zhu's son Jia Lan. However, both Jia Huan and Jia Lan were focused on studying, leaving only Jia Baoyu.
There is no such thing as saying that if you don't care about anything, but leave all the family affairs to the older generation, to put it bluntly, it is unfilial.
Jia Baoyu naturally did not dare to bear this reputation.
"Brother Lian is going out to do some work?" Baoyu asked after a while.
"Well, the imperial court attaches great importance to the matter of Haitong Bank. The Ministry of Revenue also opened an account at Haitong Bank. In addition, your uncle in Denglai also needs to use the bank to transfer money. The Yangzhou ship has been built, and the Jingshi ship needs We need to start moving in full swing, otherwise we will have trouble deporting the millions of taels of silver the imperial court has in Yangzhou, so we have to rely on the Jingshi to set it up immediately."
Feng Ziying spoke very easily, but when the words fell on the ears of Baoyu and Xiren, they both trembled with fright.
Hub account number, making a living with millions of taels of silver. Although Baoyu was not very familiar with affairs, he also understood what millions of taels of silver meant.
The imperial concubine wanted to visit the bride, so Rong Ning's second house used the efforts of both houses and borrowed a lot of debts from outside to build this garden. The total cost was only three to five million taels, but the second brother Lian actually had to handle hundreds of dollars. Are you making a living with ten thousand taels of silver?
Knowing that Feng Ziying was using this topic to beat herself up, Baoyu felt a sense of powerlessness. People controlled the great righteousness, and his current performance itself was criticized by others. What could he do?
However, Baoyu had been mentally prepared for this kind of thing for a long time, but in the end he turned indifferent, "Brother Feng, second brother Lian, I know what you mean, but things like this don't happen overnight, even if I want to It takes time to learn to do it.”
Seeing Baoyu's attitude of not being afraid of boiling water, Feng Ziying also knew that it was difficult to impress this guy with ordinary words. In addition, he already had deep disgust and hostility towards her, so it was true that he could not touch him with such words. .
Jia Baoyu is not very interested in these things that are very important in the minds of others, and he doesn't even bother to think about what will happen to Jia's house in the future.
Nodding, Feng Ziying pondered for a while before saying: "Today, I heard that you were crazy, shouting and yelling, saying that your sisters no longer want to pay attention to you and dislike you, so you ran to Lixiangyuan. While you are making a fuss, well, logically I shouldn’t say anything about this kind of thing, but I’m very curious, are these sisters ignoring you, is it true?”
(End of this chapter)