[Originally I wanted to lay the groundwork and elaborate more, but after laying the groundwork from the front for so long, I just can’t help it anymore, so let’s get straight to the point.]

Because Jiao Shun spoke in front of the emperor, the lighthouse was finally demolished on the fifth day of February. Fatty Zhou felt relieved and specially sent a pair of high-grade jade Ruyi as a congratulatory gift.

However, this is not a special case for him. Ever since he placed the monthly gifts in the first month, Jiao Shun has received the gifts mercilessly. In terms of quality and quantity, they are all superior to those in Rongguo Mansion.

Fortunately, Jiao Shun kept a low profile in this regard and did not disclose anything to the outside world. Otherwise, it would be self-evident who is the cold stove and who is the hot kang.

There are various things during this period that I won’t go into details.

But it was February 18th in a blink of an eye.

That morning, the interior of Zhujin Tower was gloomy and gloomy. Not to mention Jia Yingchun, even the several maids who were scheduled to be married off felt as if they were mourning for their heirs.

In fact, a while ago, because Sun Shaozu visited the house diligently and sent small gifts from time to time, the master and servants became optimistic for a while, feeling that although Sun Shaozu was vulgar and rude, he still had some sincerity in the marriage.

Unexpectedly, when Sun Shaozu came to visit the day before yesterday, the elder Jia She forced himself to get up with his sick body. He first pulled him to complain that the betrothal gift was not generous enough, and then hinted that Sun Shaozu had better return part of the dowry after getting married.

Faced with this shameless father-in-law who wanted money, Sun Shaozu did not fall out on the spot, but he was still very angry when he left.

Because of this, the optimism in Zhujin Tower was wiped out.

So what if Sun Shaozu is somewhat sincere? With the eldest man’s greedy temper, sooner or later his relatives will turn into enemies!

Therefore, while there is joy outside, only the interior of Zhujin Tower is gloomy and gloomy.

Seeing the paper swallows folded by her girl absent-mindedly, flying out of the window and landing on the ground, Xiuju opened her mouth and said a few words of relief.

But she had already planned not to be a dowry, and now she is like an outlier in this Zhujin Building. Not to mention Yingchun treats her unpretentiously, and even the little maids don't give her a good face, no matter how reasonable she is

, it sounds to others like just standing and talking without back pain.

Therefore, after much hesitation, Xiuju didn't speak in the end. She just sighed secretly and went downstairs to prepare some new tea.

As soon as I picked up the kettle, I saw Shi Xiangyun holding up the curtain and walking in.

Compared with the gloomy Jia Yingchun, Shi Xiangyun, who is also a bride-to-be, has a different look, with a red face and a smiling face, and the light blue pleated skirt on her body swaying with her brisk steps, she really seems to be floating in heaven.

.

Xiuju was stunned for a moment, put down the water splash and wiped her hands and asked, "Why is the girl here?"

"I'm looking for my second sister to go see Qi Laner."

Shi Xiangyun replied with a smile, and then pointed to the second floor: "Second sister is upstairs?"

Xiuju nodded, then she picked up her skirt and ran upstairs.

"girl!"

Seeing this, Xiuju quickly reminded her at the top of her voice: "Miss Shi Da is here!"

After hearing the words, Yingchun hurriedly stood up to greet her, but when she saw Shi Xiangyun's cheerful and lively look, her heart felt sour, and her forced smile suddenly collapsed, and she could only ask dryly: "Why is my sister here?"

"After all, it's a master and a servant, so the questions are the same."

Shi Xiangyun naturally noticed that she was in a bad mood, so he directly stepped forward to hold her hand and said, "I heard that a rare treasure came to the house, so I wanted to go and have a look with my second sister."

"What kind of rare treasure?"

"Sister, have you ever heard of the Great Sun Glazed Pagoda outside the Meridian Gate?"

This name was given to people who were rushing to take the exam.

Although Yingchun has been bored in the building for a while, she has heard about this major event that has been published in newspapers. She nodded slightly and hesitated: "I heard that it was demolished a while ago, wasn't it?"

"Yes, if it is not demolished, how can it be brought to this house? I have heard of its name for a long time, but unfortunately I have no chance to see it. Now that it is at the door of the house, I should go and take a look!"

As Shi Xiangyun said this, he couldn't help but drag Yingchun along and walked out.

I didn’t want to go out during the Spring Festival,

She pulled and pushed her hard and refused, so I could only follow him out of Zhujin Tower with a grimace.

When he got outside, Shi Xiangyun saw that the maids were behind him, rolled up a few banknotes with his sleeves, stuffed them into the palm of Yingchun's hand, and said softly: "This is what I have saved in recent years, and most of them are from trust."

For Brother Jiao’s blessing, now it’s just a matter of borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha.”

"this……"

Without waiting for Yingchun to decline, she comforted her and said: "Although the eldest man is unbearable, fortunately my brother-in-law is an official in Jinmen Mansion. When my sister gets married, he will naturally be out of reach - no matter how hard you endure these days, you will not be able to bear the consequences."

, just use this silver to support one cap, just think of it as spending money to buy something clean."

"I……"

"Okay, sisters are waiting, let's go and see what's going on!"

With that said, he picked up Yingchun and ran towards Qinfang Bridge.

When they arrived at the Qinfang Bridge, they saw Tan Chun and Xichun talking about nothing. Shi Xiangyun stopped, panted slightly and asked, "Where's Sister Lin?"

"She's not feeling well."

Although Lin Daiyu has looked away, she is absolutely unwilling to flatter the "good match".

However, there is no need to point out such things. Tanchun made a casual remark and joked to Xiangyun: "It's just a rarity for others to rush to see. Brother Jiao's family also rewarded you with a set of this thing. When you get married, you can still return it."

Don’t you just want to look at it as much as you want?”

Shi Xiangyun didn't say anything, just went up to tickle her.

The two of them laughed and ran out of the garden, leaving Yingchun and Xichun to look at each other and follow them hurriedly.

At the same time, inside the Rongxi Hall.

Jia Zheng is entertaining Qiu Shi'an who comes to present the award.

Qiu Shi'an took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "Cun Zhou Gong, this person and the things have been sent to our family. After the prince gets married, the inner government will send someone to pick them up."

Suddenly receiving this honor, Jia Zheng's face glowed with joy, and he hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "It's too late for my father-in-law."

"That's right."

Qiu Shian looked around and asked, "Why don't you see your son?"

"this……"

Jia Zhenglue stood up with some embarrassment and said: "Quinzi is still on duty at the engineering school. If my father-in-law wants to see him, I will send someone right now..."

"No, no, no, official business is important, official business is important!"

Qiu Shi'an quickly raised his hand to stop him, and sighed in admiration: "Master Jia is really better than his predecessor. When I went to Jiao's house just now, even Mr. Jiao had asked for marriage leave early, but I didn't expect that Master Jia was still on duty in the Yamen - rare.

It’s really rare!」

"My father-in-law praises me so much. I praise you so much."

Jia Zheng smiled more and more reluctantly. In fact, when Jia Baoyu first went to work to take up his post, he sent someone to escort him there. After that, he repeatedly wanted to absent himself from work or even resign.

It was only when the wedding was approaching in the past few days and he heard that his family planned to marry Lin Daiyu to Wei Ruolan that he suddenly became a model of loyalty to the public. He wished he could live in the engineering school and not go home all day long.

To put it bluntly, I just wanted to take the opportunity to escape.

Qiu Shi'an praised a few words and then explained: "No matter how busy you are with official duties, don't forget to let your son enter the palace to thank you when you have time tomorrow - if you can't see the emperor, you should also see the imperial concubine."

"It should be so, it should be so!"

Jia Zheng responded repeatedly, chatted a few words, and then sent Qiu Shi'an away.

As expected, Baoyu did not come back until the second watch and did not ask for leave at the Yamen.

This time, Jia Zheng refused to indulge him any more. He sent someone directly to the Engineering School to apply for leave early the next morning, and asked Jia Lian to personally pressure him to go to Donghua Gate to hand over a sign to see him.

Since it was the last day of spring, the emperor had to wait for the report from Gongyuan as usual, so he was not in a hurry to summon him, but ordered the rebels to take him to Jia Yuanchun in Jingren Palace.

In front of her sister, Jia Baoyu naturally felt much more relaxed. After being guided for a few words, she told the truth about her bitterness.

Calling it bitter, in fact, to outsiders, it sounds like hypocrisy.

On the one hand, he couldn't let go of Sister Lin, but on the other hand, he was impressed by Sister Bao's performance, but he didn't have the courage to break the rules and get the best of both worlds.

After Jia Yuanchun's sincere words and consolation for a long time, most of the depression in his chest finally dissipated, and when he saw the emperor at noon, he became friendly and cheerful.

It just happened that Emperor Longyuan was in high spirits these days because the Beijing-West Railway was finally finalized. As a result, he took Baoyu and got very drunk. In the end, he was even carried out of the palace.

When I woke up again, it was already the early morning of the next day.

Jia Baoyu sat up from the bed, scratching his head, and asked under the east wall, "What time is it?"

But a voice that didn't want to answer came from the west: "My little ancestor, you are finally awake!"

Jia Baoyu turned around and saw the attacker walking quickly, and then he vaguely remembered that he was no longer in Yihongyuan. He couldn't help but feel disappointed and dejected.

"What? You haven't sobered up yet? Sheyue, Sheyue, get the sobering soup quickly!"

Xiren called Sheyue to get the hangover soup, and stretched out his hand to press the acupuncture points on Baoyu's head.

But Baoyu raised his hand to block it, and sighed quietly: "Those who know me say that I am worried, but those who don't know me say that I want nothing more."

Xiren frowned slightly when he heard this, then relaxed his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, we don't understand the second master's thoughts. Fortunately, someone close to him is coming soon."

Baoyu understood that she was talking about Baochai, and couldn't help but sigh.

He stood up and wanted to get dressed, but he saw the attacker taking a bright red groom's outfit from the side and wrapping it around him.
To be continued...