Honglouchun

However, this younger brother is arrogant, afraid that the four older sisters will not live well in his husband's house, so instead of letting the older sisters contribute to his mother's family, he always finds ways to go door-to-door to give New Year's gifts every year.

This year it can be seen that there is nothing to give away, so I sent the most precious letter from my late father to the family.

The eldest sister is like a mother, thinking of this, Chen's heart feels as if a knife is being twisted. He only hopes that his son will grow up quickly, and after he becomes a prince, he can protect his uncle.

As for the relationship with Li Yao...

But it has long been gracious!

……

In the inner hall of the palace, the side concubine Bai with disheveled hair saw Li Yao coming in, and immediately rushed over, fell at Li Yao's feet, and burst into tears.

The Bai family can be called stunning.

In addition, her personality is sharp and generous, and she is very good at flattering words. There are quite a few princesses and concubines in the clan who like her. Compared with the dignified and calm Chen family, in Li Yao's eyes, the Bai family seems to be more attractive to the royal family. Hui, so he is quite fond of.

The most important thing is that every year the Bai family will send a large amount of gold and silver from Yangzhou Mansion, making the Keqin County Mansion one of the few royal mansions in the clan that live well.

Li Yao really felt sorry for Bai Shi. After bending down to help her up, he sighed and persuaded, "I originally planned to tell you after the New Year. I didn't want Chen Xiaowu to be ignorant, so he slipped his mouth in advance."

Regardless of these things, the Bai family struggled to knelt down and kowtowed: "I just hope that the prince will save the Bai family for the sake of the past!"

As soon as this remark came out, Li Yao's expression darkened, and he shook his head and said, "If it's an ordinary matter, how can this king be able to show his strength. But this matter... Father Huang has already beaten me personally, and Yan Ming's family is gone. Several families are full, witnesses and criminal evidence are conclusive, let me not intervene, so as not to mistake myself. Besides, at this moment, I am afraid it will be too late."

The corner of Bai's painful mouth slowly spilled blood when he heard the words, and he suddenly raised his head, weeping with rage in a mournful way, and said word by word: "Then, I only ask the prince, so I can make my blood pay for it!"

It was Li Yao's ferocious appearance, and he felt cold when he saw it.

But thinking of the kindness of the Bai family and the filial piety of the Bai family, Li Yao's face was gloomy, and he nodded slowly.

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Chapter 227 Letters

The tenth of the first lunar month.

Yangzhou Prefecture, Jufeng Island.

The hustle and bustle of the New Year is far from over, and the spring in Yangzhou Prefecture has not yet arrived.

However, this Jufeng Island, which will cover [-] mu, seems to be isolated from the world. I don't know what it is, and it has nearly [-] strength, and it is full of enthusiasm.

Cargo ships pulling sand, stones and bluestone slabs were docked at the pier, and various materials were transported down like flowing water, and then scattered to various places on the island.

Qi Yun was wearing a silk brocade and peacock-pattern scarlet satin cloak, coquettishly tight, and said to Jia Qiang who was only wearing a light fur cloak: "Liangchen, help you tidy up this small island. The Qi family is big this time." Bleeding. In order to catch up with the construction period, the original number of craftsmen expanded from more than 3000 to nearly [-]. Almost all craftsmen in Yangzhou Prefecture have not had a good year. There are also various blacksmiths, masons, carpenters, and locksmiths... The locks all over the island are specially made, and in the key places, you have to collect three keys to open them at the same time to open the door. By the way, look over there, there is over there, over there..."

Qi Yun pointed in three directions again, and said: "These three places, the old man gave an order, do you know how many broken ships have sunk?"

Jia Qiang understood that this was to block the waterway for safety, so she asked with a smile, "How much did it sink?"

Qi Yun himself also found it funny, and said: "A total of [-] dilapidated ships in Yangzhou Prefecture, most of them have been sunk around here, and there are still broken nets hanging on them. Ordinary ships can't get in at all. They are people who are very familiar with water. I don’t dare to step into this desperate land lightly. If you raise more training dogs around, you will be safe.”

At this point, Qi Yun sighed again, and said: "My grandfather has been ignoring common affairs for many years. This time, it is really a big deal! Even puppies and dog slaves have been found for you..."

Jia Qiang looked at the brand-new workshops on the island, as well as the rows of workers' residences around them, and the bluestone road paved with three horses running side by side, and said with a soft smile, "Thank you, old man, but you don't need this look, Brother Deang. Your third uncle almost killed me. For the sake of Mrs. Qi, I decided not to mention the matter and changed to such a small island. Why, Brother Deang thought that my life was not worth this small island, Still feel that your third uncle's life is not worth it? By the way, I forgot to ask, how is your third uncle recently? I'm afraid this year will not be very easy, right?"

Qi Yun smiled wryly, shook his head and said: "Liangchen, this matter... It's unfortunate for my family, please forgive me. My third uncle... Sigh, I went back to the ancestral land of Anhui to accompany my father."

When Jia Qiang heard the words, she laughed it off, and didn't mention it again, and finally asked, "Can the project be completed today?"

Qi Yun nodded and said: "The manpower has been expanded by three times, and we have been working non-stop for more than a month. Today is the last day, and the work will be completely completed. In addition, the iron and bronze wares that you let people make, as well as vats, urns, and wood. For these things, Xu Zhongluan didn't have a good year, and traveled half of the south of the Yangtze River to prepare them. The main reason is that during the New Year's Day, the doors of the shops are not very open. Liangchen , Grandfather originally wanted to come here in person today, but he has not been able to come because he has not been comfortable for the past two days. Please entrust me to hand over this Jufeng Island to you in its entirety. I also wish you to plant the phoenix tree Trees attract golden phoenixes."

After thanking Jia Qiang with a smile, she asked concerned again: "Is the old man still in good health?"

Qi Yun said with a smile: "Fortunately, I hope you will be a guest again sometime."

Jia Qiang laughed loudly and said: "This is not sincere. There is one family in Yangzhou Prefecture. I am afraid that they are all waiting for the abolition of the Yanyuan Yamen. My husband and I hurried back to Beijing. Don't worry, we will set off after the Lantern Festival." Back to Beijing. Brother De Ang already knows that the first batch of people has already left for Beijing."

Qi Yun twitched the corners of his mouth. It was hard not to admit it, so he could only nod and said: "The family has already packed our bags for my third sister and me."

Jia Qiang smiled, changed the subject, and said, "Okay, that's all for today, and tomorrow I will officially take over the island. Don't delay here with me, go back and spend more time with your grandfather. , both the Qi family and mine will bother the old man. I will not go. Brother Lao Deang will tell the old man on my behalf that the friendship between me and the Qi family is flawed, but in general, we I admire him very much. I am also willing to continue to work hand in hand with the Qi family. This world is so vast that it can accommodate thousands of Qi families and thousands of Jia Qiang. You and my family , cooperation will benefit both, and fighting will result in defeat. This principle, please rest assured, the old man, I deeply agree. As long as there is no more trouble in the Qi family, I will not change."

Hearing this, Qi Yun's face became solemn, and he cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Liangchen, I will bring this statement with me."

……

Yanyuan yamen.

Zhonglin Hall.

When Jia Qiang came in, Lin Ruhai was talking to Jia Lian.

"I'm going back to Beijing in four or five days. When you come, you and Brother Qiang will come together, and when you leave, you will go back by yourself. Isn't it like that?"

Jia Qiang had never seen Lin Ruhai get angry before, even when facing such a bastard bum like Jia Lian, her tone was gentle.

Naturally, Jia Lian was not too afraid, and said with a smile: "Uncle, I still have some things to do in Jinling, and it only takes a few days. After I finish my work, I will return to Beijing immediately." , never delay one more day!"

When he saw Jia Qiang coming in, he just squinted and didn't respond.

Jia Lian figured it out, Jia Qiang has climbed up to Lin Ruhai's tall branch now, but he is not jealous, on the contrary, he thinks it is better to have an elder discipline, it is better than the old days when he dared to show his teeth to anyone like a wild dog... …

But I didn't want to hear Jia Qiang say coldly, "The Jinling matter is not over yet? Is it because the prostitutes on the Qinhuai River haven't had enough prostitutes, or are you going to elope with Admiral Liu's concubine? How come you can't get anywhere?" So much shit?"

When Jia Lian heard this, her eyes almost popped out, she pointed at Jia Qiang and stammered, "You...you...you..."

Seeing Jia Qiang's fierce eyes, Jia Lian, who was weak by nature, dared not stand up, so she turned her head and complained to Lin Ruhai: "Uncle, look at him, look at him! I'm still his uncle, the world is terrible. Is there a nephew who talks to his uncle like this?"

Lin Ruhai sighed, looked at Jia Lian and said, "Lian'er, brother Zhen from your East Mansion is gone, go back earlier."

Jia Lian was startled when he heard the words, but didn't react for a moment, and murmured: "Brother Zhen is gone..." Then his eyes widened suddenly, most of his soul was frightened, and he looked at Lin Ruhai in horror and shouted: "What? What? Possible?! Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Lin Ruhai shook his head, picked up a piece of letterhead from the side table, pushed it in front of Jia Lian, and said, "The letter from Duzhong was buried a few years ago, and he died suddenly of a serious illness. Not only Jia Zhen, but also his son." Jia Rong was also beaten half to death by Jia Zhen, and lay paralyzed on the bed. The old lady sent a letter, asking Qiang'er to return quickly. You should follow along..."

Jia Lian took the letter paper and read it halfway, and she was already crying, crying into tears.

Seeing him from the sidelines, Jia Qiang lost her temper.

Is this guy a bad guy?

Ya uncalculated.

In his previous life, he studied in the Red Mansion, and the man from the Jia family who was somewhat humane, probably belonged to this bastard.