Two days later.

Bu Zheng Fang, Lin Mansion.

In the Zhonglin Hall, Lin Ruhai looked at Jia Qiang and said, "In the past two days, have you heard that the Jinsha Gang under you is making a lot of noise?"

Jia Qiang nodded and said, "Have you even heard of it, sir?"

Lin Ruhai laughed and said: "In the capital city, any disturbance can affect the whole body. What's more, you are still a thorn in the flesh of some people today? The chief of the Yiping County Prince's Palace went to your house to ask for someone, and was directly killed.

Did you kick him out?"

Li Han, Prince of Yiping County, was the fourteenth son of the Supreme Emperor. He was attached to the ninth son of the Emperor Li Xiang in the early days of Jing Dynasty. He was also a popular figure who could shake the sacred city of Jing with every step he took.

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "The Wang Changshi of Yiping County Prince's Mansion was really rude and spoke in a weird way. I'm afraid he thought he was in Jingchu Dynasty. After hearing a few words, he asked me to kick him out. But later

I don’t know how it got involved, but the Prince of Yiping County actually invited Feng Ziying to be a lobbyist, so I let him go."

Lin Ruhai said calmly: "General Shenwu Feng Tang is a confidant of the Supreme Emperor. The Feng family flourished in the early Jing Dynasty, and they have moderate relationships with several princes, not far or close. But I have also heard that,

That son of his is well-connected and makes great friends. He has friends with everyone from princes and nobles to traffickers and pawns. The Feng family’s elder brother also has a good relationship with you?"

Jia Qiang nodded and said: "It's not bad. Although I'm not someone I can really trust yet, my superficial friendship is already very deep."

Daiyu, who was eating pumpkin seeds and listening to the conversation quietly, couldn't bear it after hearing this. She asked curiously: "To make friends, why do you need these things? If it's just a superficial friendship, how can it be deep?"

When Lin Ruhai was talking to Jia Qiang, even if Daiyu was there, she would not avoid her.

It's not to let her participate in anything, but to broaden her horizons in the outside world, so as to avoid becoming Jia's mother. Mrs. Wang is so skilled in internal struggles, but knows nothing about the outside world, so that she doesn't understand the importance of cultivating her children and grandchildren.

importance……

Hearing her inquiry, Jia Qiang smiled and said: "What's so strange about this? When you girls make friends, you can choose between those you can be close to and those who are just decent."

Daiyu refused to accept it. She looked at Jia Qiang with starry eyes and pursed her lips and smiled: "Even so, we won't say that our friendship is very deep in terms of face, and we don't have such a thick skin like you!"

Hearing this, Jia Qiang laughed, moved her chair towards Daiyu, and said with joy, "Sister Lin, when it comes to being thick-skinned, I'm telling you she's quite naughty..."

"Cough, cough!"

Lin Ruhai looked at Jia Qiang inexplicably, are we done talking about the serious things here?

Seeing that Jia Qiang didn't even react when he coughed, she knocked twice on the table with a paperweight.

Jia Qiang saw that Daiyu was already leaning on the table, shaking her shoulders and smiling. Then she came to her senses and moved the chair back to her position with a sullen look on her face.

It wasn't that he was confused, it was that he really didn't expect that Lin Ruhai really had something to talk about.

He had been busy for two days and came here today to visit Lin Ruhai and Daiyu.

I just said hello to Lin Ruhai...

Lin Ruhai put away his smile, looked at Jia Qiang and frowned slightly: "It's just that the Jinsha Gang under your command has suddenly increased its activity in the past two days. There are also many people you brought back from Yangzhou who are missing. The soldiers and horses of the Five Cities are missing."

Si is actually cooperating with the Jinsha Gang openly. Is this intentional, or have you lost some control over the people below?"

Hearing this, before answering, Jia Qiang looked at Daiyu again and said with a smile: "Sister, go see your aunt first. The crab meat and lion head can only be made into a cup for each person, which is not enough for me to eat!"

Daiyu made a "poof" sound and said angrily: "You have so many tricks up your sleeve and you won't let me listen to them. I don't want to hear them anymore."

After that, he stood up, gave Jia Qiang an angry look, and turned around to leave.

After Daiyu left, Jia Qiangfang told Aunt Qi's plan, and finally said seriously: "I always feel that the mastermind behind the attack on Junior Sister's car is in the clan. Although it is not easy to act rashly at the moment, directly attack the clan

But it can force out the people lurking in the darkness. There are only so many people who can afford to support a group of people in private. I want to use this trick to see who is behind it!"

When Lin Ruhai heard the words, he pondered for a long time, and then said: "I knew that there might be something famous in this. That Aunt Qi, who is so wild in the world, is actually an old woman..."

Jia Qiang heard Lin Ruhai's deep meaning and said: "Mother Qi's children are all dead. They died in a feud in Jianghu. She only has one grandson, and she was lame because of the assassination by her enemies. She has no other wish in her life, she just hopes that her grandson can

Be a normal person and be able to see the light and study. I have personally arranged for her grandson to attend the Jia Family Free School and treat her as a member of the Jia family."

Hearing this, Lin Ruhai nodded slowly and said: "It should be so. As for this plan... From a theoretical point of view, there is no big loophole. Even if this plan fails, there will be no harm. But, what are you doing with so many people? These people.

The cost of chewing it is not a small amount."

Lin Ruhai had a group of people under his command, but most of them were sent to Han Bin. Less than fifty people were brought back to Beijing and were scattered everywhere.

With the Lin family's deep financial background, he found it a bit difficult to support these people.

And Jia Qiang planned to throw out 300 people in a risky plan. How many of them were not exposed?

Over the course of a year, I'm afraid hundreds of thousands of taels of silver will be thrown into it.

Besides, there were only about 400 people in total originally, and most of them are now in Yangzhou, so where did the rest come from?

Jia Qiang hurriedly said: "A group of people from the Jinsha Gang also want to take this opportunity to hide. As for the expenses, they can still last for one and a half months. After one and a half months, the income should catch up, so there is no need.

It's as scary as throwing money into a bottomless pit. As for what to do... If you don't tell lies in front of sir, it's just to protect yourself! Sir, before the incident happened that night, who would have thought that a thief would dare to do such a thing so frantically? Then

It's junior sister's good luck that night, but we can't rely on luck all the time. Besides, no matter what time, I always want to leave a way for my family to survive when the situation is at its worst."

When Lin Ruhai heard this, his expression was solemn, he looked at Jia Qiang and said slowly: "That's not the case, Qiang'er."

Jia Qiang shook her head and said: "Of course it is best not to do this, but the final hope must be in my own hands. Therefore, I would rather spend a huge amount of wealth, even if I can finally get the letter an hour earlier, it is still worth it!"

Lin Ruhai sighed softly and said: "Do good things and be a good person, and you won't let this happen."

His sense of crisis was far less intense than Jia Qiang's. Lin Ruhai didn't quite believe that the Lin family and Jia family would fall to that point...

Jia Qiang nodded and said with a smile: "Don't worry, sir, I won't have to."

Lin Ruhai also smiled, but then said: "In the past two days, there has been a sudden noise in the market. Is it you who stirred up the matter about women wearing bras?"

When Jia Qiang heard this, her young face turned red, she laughed dryly, nodded and said, "Yes."

Lin Ruhai's eyes were a little deep, and she looked at him and said, "Maybe, it's not just for making money?"

Jia Qiang hurriedly said seriously: "Absolutely not! Sir, although the Taiping Guild Hall does sell some Western women's style Chinese clothes, there is nothing difficult to learn about this style of Chinese clothes. People with skillful hands can make it after just one look. There will definitely be many people imitating it. If we can change the bad habit of women covering their breasts, it will definitely be a great thing for the benefit of the country and the people!"

Seeing Jia Qiang's serious look, Lin Ruhai didn't know whether to laugh or be annoyed. No matter how wise he was, he was still a Confucian scholar-official of this era.

Can the topic of women's breast binding be brought to the table?

How vulgar!

However, considering that the "restlessness" of the Jinsha Gang in the past two days has led to the impeachment of Jia Qiang for being "domineering" and "supporting the army with self-respect", it may not be a good thing to add a little absurd reputation.

What does General Wu Xun want to do with such a good reputation?

Don’t you see, the old ginger in Duke Zhao’s mansion has a bad reputation, but his status becomes more stable...

"That's all, no matter what the reason is, as long as it's not just greed for money."

Lin Ruhai shook his head and smiled still feeling ridiculous.

In addition, I also made up my mind to speak to Aunt Mei in the evening and ask her to take the time to talk carefully with Daiyu about some things that should be paid attention to.

It is difficult for my father to say these words...

When I was thinking about this, I saw Aunt Mei and Daiyu coming in.

Aunt Mei wears a cherry red double-breasted gown on her upper body, and a jade-colored long skirt with a gold-printed bamboo leaf pattern on her lower body, which embodies the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River.

On top of Daiyu is a pink gold brocade blouse, and below is a pink bright satin skirt embroidered with peonies.

When the two of them came in, the study seemed a little brighter.

Jia Qiang grinned. Daiyu and Aunt Mei both glanced at him. Jia Qiang suddenly remembered and said to Lin Ruhai: "By the way, the old lady of Xifu urged me to pick up Sister Lin and stay there for a few days. I can't think of anything else." , Master, I want you to take your medicine on time, otherwise, she will bring Baoyu and the aunts from the Jia family and bring her family here to see Tian'er supervise you."

Hearing this, Lin Ruhai smiled dumbly and nodded: "Tell the old lady, I'll remember it. Qiang'er, it's a good thing to have an old man in the family. Many times, the old man can suppress the reckless impulse of the young man. This principle You have to understand that you should have more respect for the old lady."

After Jia Qiang nodded slowly, she changed the subject and said, "Sir, are you familiar with Uncle Zhongqin Yang Hua?"

Lin Ruhai said "Yes" and said: "It's not a stranger. Although the Yang family only has one uncle, they can be regarded as veteran generals in the army. Yang Hua's character is just like his father, the old loyal and diligent Yang Zhen, calm and resolute, but More aggressive and killing spirit."

Seeing Jia Qiang frowning, Lin Ruhai chuckled and said: "Don't worry, the fault between you and Yang Lu has been discussed in the court. His Majesty personally concluded that you were not at fault. After Yang Hua came back, he was promoted to a noble rank. , just comfort her."

Jia Qiang raised her eyebrows and said: "His two sons are going to die this time. I'm afraid getting promoted may not be useful, right?"

Lin Ruhai said lightly: "All my sons are dead, and they will be born again. This is not an excuse for the Yang family to be angry with you. Although the Yang family has made many achievements, the Jia family and the Lin family combined are better than a Zhongqin family, right? Who? Isn’t there an adult at home?”

When Jia Qiang heard this, she grinned.

Daiyu looked on from the side and was also happy. When she saw him looking at him, she gave him an angry look, then pursed her lips and smiled softly.

The family ate crab meat and lion's head. Half an hour later, after watching Lin Ruhai take the medicine, Jia Qiang took the carriage protecting Daiyu and drove to Rongguo Mansion on Ningrong Street.

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Chapter completed!