The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

Chapter 529

Jia Cong's scalp is numb now.I don't know what relationship Ding Chu has with the prefect of Chang'an, why Master Chen sent his eldest son to contact him at night; if Wang Yuzuo is Situ Pan's person, what does it mean to go to see Ding Chu in the middle of the night?Was it to test and use him, or did the two team up, or did Ding Chu also seek refuge with Situ Pan?Since the Gao family's territory in Chang'an needed to borrow the power of the Gao family in many places, he did not hide it from Taijun Jia.Then he told him: "That Wang Yuzuo is most likely a secret work, and it is not under Feng Ziying's control. It is another group of secret works hidden by Situ Pan." Jia Taijun immediately raised his eyebrows, and ordered Xiaomei to check Wang Yuzuo again, and be careful .

Jia Cong went back to the guest house and told Chen Ruijin about the two of them just now. Chen Ruijin also felt that Mr. Ji's mention of his fiancée was a bit abrupt, and he couldn't guess why.She suddenly reminded: "Did you tell the old lady about Gao Mang's going to the Malay Islands?"

Jia Cong said, "My aunt should have known about it a few years ago."

"Speak seriously to the old man." Chen Ruijin said, "It's always a good idea." Jia Cong thought it was unnecessary, scratched his head for a while, and went honestly.

Sure enough, Jia Taijun knew about it a few years ago, and just asked about the basic necessities of life in Malay.Jia Cong himself has never been there, so he only briefly talked about it based on the information sent by Xizuo.

In the evening of this day, someone sent a post, saying that the princesses of the Qin Dynasty invited several girls from the Gao family to enjoy the flowers for a banquet tomorrow.I heard that Mr. Jia San's fiancée from Rongguo Mansion is also here, and I would like to invite him to meet him.Chen Ruijin didn't want to meet these idlers at first, but the princess and concubine had all called them by name, if they didn't go, it would be like the Gao family had disrespected the King of Qin, so he agreed.

After lunch the next day, Chen Ruijin tidied up the clothes and make-up of the prince, pretended to be a lady, got into the car with a few girls from the Gao family, and headed to Shizi's residence.The concubine was straightforward and generous, she didn't mention anything about the men outside, she only talked about flowers and trees, poems, books, jewelry and clothing materials with the female relatives.I heard that Chen Ruijin came from Taiwan, a girl asked what it looked like over there.

Chen Ruijin said: "I'm not used to coming to the north these days. The women in Taiwan are not bound by the rules, and they all work outside."

The crown prince wondered: "How do women do things?"

Chen Ruijin said: "Anyway, women do things as men do things." Then he mentioned the secular customs over there.

A woman said: "I heard that Taiwan is sparsely populated and there are many typhoons. If the women don't work, it is not enough for the men to farm alone. The magistrate Jia has no choice but to force the women to do things."

Chen Ruijin took a look at her, this girl's appearance was several points higher than ordinary people.Nai said: "Sparse population is one reason, but it doesn't matter. The Taiwan government has grown Western potatoes extensively these years, and the roots of that thing are buried in the ground. Even if there is a typhoon, the loss is not great, and the common people have no problem filling their stomachs. Because that area is originally a barbarian. There is no restriction in the place; women are used to going out to manage affairs, and they don't know the rules of the big family. As the saying goes, guests do as they please, and Master Jia will get used to it."

The woman looked at her and smiled sweetly, "I see."

The concubine said: "This is our son's side concubine, Mrs. Cao."

Chen Ruijin's heart moved, and he said with a smile, "You really look good."

The imperial concubine smiled and said: "Isn't it? She is the most favored by the eldest son, and our whole family likes her."

Mrs. Cao hurriedly bowed her head, "I'm just thin and pretty, so I can't be praised by the concubine." Everyone hurriedly praised the concubine for her virtuousness and magnanimity, and a lot of flattery came down.

After a while, a girl from the Gao family told Chen Ruijin in a low voice: "That Cao family is also unlucky. She was engaged to her cousin and was busy preparing the dowry. When she went to burn incense in a temple in the western suburbs, she met a A talkative aunt, everyone said that she was the most beautiful woman in Chang'an, and it didn't take long before everyone in the city knew about her. The concubine's appearance is not outstanding, and her natal family is not in Chang'an; after hearing her reputation, in order to appear virtuous, she specially He specially recruited her for the son."

Chen Ruijin said in amazement: "This happened!" Then he glanced at Mrs. Cao again, "It's really bad luck." Suddenly he felt something in his heart.

For a while, everyone separated to look at the flowers, but Chen Ruijin was originally with the sisters from the Gao family.After turning around the gate for a month, I suddenly saw Mrs. Cao leading two little girls over with her handkerchief twisted, and said with a smile: "Miss Chen, I have heard people say that your Taiwan government is very interesting. I wonder if Miss Chen would like to tell me about it." explain?"

Chen Ruijin guessed that she was Mr. Ji's fiancée, and was also interested in inquiring about her, so he responded with a smile: "Since the concubine thinks it's interesting, let me tell you. I'm clumsy, so I can't say it well. The concubine just listens for fun." That's all."

Mrs. Cao came forward and said hello to the girl from Gao's family, and said hello to the girl from Gao's family, and followed her away.

Mrs. Cao led her to walk a few steps in the garden, and said: "The southwest side of our mansion is a lake. Although it is a whole lake, the mansion is usually called the West Lake and the South Lake. Most of the guests come to play in the South Lake. Unexpectedly, there is a small flower hall in the water pavilion in the center of the West Lake called Tingyu Hall, surrounded by lotus leaves and lotus flowers, and neatly arranged. Let’s go and see if there is anyone. If not, go there and make tea.”

Chen Ruijin smiled and said, "The guest does as he pleases."

Mrs. Cao led her to take a shortcut to the Jiuqu Covered Bridge, and walked to the Rain Listening Hall of the water pavilion in the middle of the lake, holding on to the railing.As expected, this area is very well organized, simple and elegant, with lotus flowers outside the windows, and some mandarin ducks and water ducks are raised.Chen Ruijin couldn't help praising: "Good place!"

Mrs. Cao clapped her hands and said with a smile, "It's no one's luck! We just took this place!" He hurriedly ordered the little girl, "Hurry up and get the tea stove! And the new Siamese tea I put on the shelf yesterday tea!"

The little girl smiled and said: "We are rushing to get things, if we turn around and break our legs, the empress must let us go on vacation."

Cao said angrily, "Don't act coquettishly, there will be rewards for you anyway."

The two little girls said: "Your Majesty, remember this!" They ran away in a hurry.

There are only Cao Shi and Chen Ruijin left here, and Cao Shi's face suddenly darkened.Chen Ruijin didn't like to meddle in other people's business, she didn't make a sound, she didn't ask any questions, she just sat indifferently, looking sideways at the scenery outside.After a while, Cao Shi let out a long sigh.Chen Ruijin looked at her, but remained silent.Cao sneered and said, "Miss Chen is really not a curious person."

Chen Ruijin said: "Life is alive and everyone has difficulties. Why bother to ask other people's stories."

Mrs. Cao was silent for a moment, then said slowly: "I've had a hard time these days, and I don't have anyone to complain to. I heard that Miss Chen is a foreigner, so I found an excuse to ask you to talk, and I hope you don't blame me. "

Chen Ruijin said: "I chose the road by myself. I should have guessed such a situation earlier, so what's the use of regret?" Cao was stunned.Chen Ruijin said, "A mere gossip girl can make the whole city say that Concubine Cao is the most beautiful woman in Chang'an. It is obviously impossible. There must be someone pushing here, and it is impossible for someone who does not recognize Concubine Cao."

Mrs. Cao was stunned for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "No wonder Mr. Jia has a crush on you, you have the same temperament as him. If you guess it, you must tell the truth."

Chen Ruijin said: "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to speak out, but I just rushed to this point."

Cao smiled wryly: "How can we choose our girl's path?" Chen Ruijin remained silent.

Then Cao began to talk about how she grew up with her cousin Ji's childhood sweetheart, how they played when they were young, and how they fell in love when they were young.When it came to the vows of the mountain alliance, the two little girls came over with the tea stove and tea leaves, and then went back to get the mountain spring water and snacks freshly picked up this morning.When the mountain spring water was brought, Mrs. Cao said that her father was moved when he heard that the concubine was virtuous and wanted to find a beauty for the son.

I don't know how long I talked, but seeing the sun was going down, Cao sighed: "Please listen to what I said."

Chen Ruijin smiled slightly: "It's okay, the tea is really good." Cao Shi forced a smile, and then ordered the little girl to send her to Miss Gao's family.

Following the little girl to the front and seeing the concubine Shizi, the concubine Shizi stumbled and said, "Where did Mrs. Cao lead you? I can't find it anywhere."

Chen Ruijin glanced at the girl from Gao's family, secretly had a bad thought in his heart, and asked, "Dare to ask the concubine if there is something wrong?"

The concubine said: "The old lady of the Gao family sent people to call you back, saying that there is something important. We really can't find you, the girls of the Gao family have already gone back."

Chen Ruijin was shocked: "What happened?"

Shi Zifei shook her head: "I don't know, the Gao family didn't say anything."

Chen Ruijin hurriedly bowed to her: "I beg your imperial concubine to forgive the lack of etiquette, and I will leave!" He hurried out, the Gao family's carriage was waiting outside.She couldn't bear to ride in the car, so she untied a horse and rode back.

When they arrived at Gao's house, Menzi shouted, "Ms. Chen is back! The old lady is in a hurry. Mr. Jia is gone!"

Chen Ruijin was in a state of indetermination just now, when he heard this, his mind exploded: Jia Cong's two moves, it would be for nothing if it fell into anyone's hands.Run inside quickly.Jia Taijun smashed his crutches on the ground anxiously, complaining: "Where did you go with that vixen named Cao!"

How could Chen Ruijin have the time to be wronged at this moment?He didn't even bother to salute, he just asked, "What's the matter? Did you bring anyone with you?"

Standing below were two soldiers from the special battalion, who came forward to give a military salute, and talked about the process.It turned out that the girls Gao and Chen Ruijin left not long ago, and the catcher came to ask Jia Cong to visit the yamen last time.It is said that he took some relics of the blind man back to the yamen that day, and heard that Mr. Jia is a genius in the world, so I troubled him to take a look.Even if Jia Cong doesn't know how to do it, he still has to pretend!After a few words of politeness, he followed them away.He had brought two soldiers with him, but he went to the yamen to look at the things for a while, and suddenly he thought of Gong!Then went to the hut.A soldier waited outside the hut for a long time but there was no sound. He went in and took a look - Jia Cong had lost even a hair.There are footprints on the small window of the hut.I went out to look for it for a long time, but couldn't find it.

After hearing this, Chen Ruijin thought for a moment, then asked the soldier, "Did Jia Cong eat anything in the yamen?"

The soldier said, "I had two bowls of tea."

"I'm afraid there's something in the tea." Chen Ruijin said, "These things are connected. We dug a hole for us to jump in... and acted in a hurry."

Yesterday that Mr. Ji suddenly brought up gossip about his family, just to attract Jia Cong's attention.Today, the Cao family teased Chen Ruijin to drink tea at a place that few people go to, just to keep her involved, so that she would know that Jia Cong was kidnapped later.On the other end, the tea that Jia Cong ate at the yamen was probably filled with crotons and the like, and he could figure out when he would have to rush to the place of reincarnation of the five grains.Someone was guarding the hut, waiting for Jia Cong to come in, he was arrested, and then he tried to send him away through the window without disturbing the soldiers of the special battalion outside.It can be seen from this that the person who tricked Jia Cong knew about Chen Ruijin.In other words, [-]% of them belonged to Situ Pan.Chen Ruijin thought about it for a long time, and for some reason the kidnappers only guarded themselves and not the soldiers of the special battalion.Although they are still successful, there is still an intention to underestimate these two soldiers.Then he bowed to Jia Taijun and jumped out of the window.

She had already been robbed once, and found the magistrate's yamen with ease, but saw that the yamen's gate was lined up with soldiers sent by the Gao family.Chen Ruijin jumped into the wall, listened to the conversations of some government servants and Gao's soldiers, and found Jia Cong's missing hut without any effort.After a few glances inside, she understood: the hut is quite tall, and the beams are covered with thatch.There are marks of someone pressing down on the thatch, but there is no sign of struggle.It can be seen that Jia Cong was knocked out directly after being caught, and then hid on the beam of the hut; the person who arrested him must also be there.I also took thatch to cover it a few times, so that I couldn't see them from below.The soldiers of the special battalion never thought of searching Fangliang, letting them hide for a long time in vain.The soldiers had to report the news. After he left, they could take Jia Cong out of the hut.

Perhaps the arrester didn't know about this matter today.With a word from his boss, or a word from others to lure him, he would be able to take the bait and go to Gao's house to find someone in person; the person who put something in Jia Cong's tea may also be someone else.Mr. Ji's mention of his romantic affair yesterday may have been a temporary idea; it may also be hinted at by someone who invited Chen Ruijin to enjoy the flowers.And Cao's is one that can't be bypassed.She must be deliberately tying Chen Ruijin so that no one can find her.

Even though the Gao family found Chen Ruijin in time, Jia Cong had disappeared by then.What is the difference between sooner and later?Chen Ruijin sat on the beam of the hut and thought about it for a long time.

Back at Gao's house, she asked: "Dare to ask the old matriarch, who is the one who led the search of the magistrate's yamen?"

Jia Taijun said: "Ou Cheng's relatives have gone, and even the back office has been searched." Chen Ruijin asked where Ou Cheng was, and Jia Taijun said, "He didn't give up, so he went to investigate again."

Chen Ruijin nodded: "I'll follow him to watch it again." This time, he didn't even remember to salute, turned around and flew out.Jia Taijun is not surprised when he sees it.

Chen Ruijin turned back to the magistrate's yamen, went around and saw Ou Cheng.The man was so anxious that his voice was hoarse, and he ordered the soldiers to climb the walls and trees and turn over the attic.She went over and said: "General Ou, the person must have been sent out. Please be more careful, and see if you may find any traces of ideas."

Ou Cheng met her and asked, "Miss Chen, have you checked?"

"I know how he was taken away." Chen Ruijin recounted what he saw in the hut, and said that he was sincerely tripped into the Prince's Mansion by someone. "I just don't understand why I'm alone. Obviously I will be suspicious of Cao Shi. Exposing Cao Shi just to let me know later?"

Ou Cheng thought for a long time but couldn't think of it, looked at her and sighed: "Miss Chen is very calm."

Chen Ruijin said calmly: "If you want to get angry, you have to wait until you find someone. What's the use of rushing now?"