I pretend to be a unicorn in the Red Mansion

Jia She's face was filled with anger and his tone was full of reproach. He listed all of Mrs. Wang's evil deeds one by one and handed several pieces of paper to Wang Ziteng.

These pieces of paper were torn from the account books, and the purchase prices recorded on them were shockingly high.

Jia She squinted his eyes, revealing contempt, shaking the papers in his hands, and sneered, "This is not ordinary paper, this is the account kept by your good sister.

Although you hold a high position and have no business dealing with matters in the inner chamber, as the governor of the Beijing camp, you should know something about prices.

Look at how amazing your sister is. We usually eat delicacies from the mountains and seas, rare treasures, and a meal costs forty or fifty taels of silver!"

Wang Ziteng took the paper and looked at the account on it carefully, his brows gradually furrowed.

His eyes revealed surprise and confusion, and he was obviously amazed by these high-priced items.

Jia She sneered when he saw Wang Ziteng's surprised expression. Wang Yarong always did things that surprised people.

Jia She used to know nothing about worldly affairs. However, under Jia Cheng's intentional or unintentional guidance, he began to gradually understand what the outside world was like.

In the past, he did not think there was anything wrong with spending forty or fifty taels of silver on a meal, until later he realized that forty or fifty taels was not a small amount.

Although these forty or fifty taels were the food expenses for the entire family in the mansion, many of the foods consumed in the Rongguo Mansion were tributes from Zhuangzi.

Whether it is fruits, vegetables, grains, meat and eggs, most of them are produced in farms outside Beijing and then delivered to the government office on time.

Jia She used to think that there were so many people in the mansion and this amount of silver was insignificant.

However, two meals a day cost forty or fifty taels each, which would amount to more than two thousand taels a month.

You know, many officials don’t even get that much in a year.

This is just the food expenses! The servants of Rongguo Mansion had to receive new clothes every season, and the masters of the mansion had to buy fabrics from time to time and cut and sew new clothes themselves, so there was a lot of room for maneuver.

It is conceivable how much money Mrs. Wang has deducted from her family's daily necessities.

Wang Ziteng obviously thought of this as well, and secretly cursed his second sister for being careless.

If you were going to cook the books, you should have done it secretly, treating everyone else as fools. Now you've been caught.

In fact, Wang Ziteng was not surprised by what Mrs. Wang did. After all, he already knew what kind of person his second sister was.

What Mrs. Wang likes most are money and power, neither of which can be missing.

Before Wang Yarong got married, she assisted Old Lady Wang in managing the household. At that time, she knew how to keep a small treasury for herself. This habit was apparently brought to the Rongguo Mansion.

Wang Yarong is a person who will not suffer any loss. She puts all her efforts into managing the huge Rongguo Mansion, not for the purpose of doing good deeds.

It is impossible for her not to get some benefits. If she didn't get any benefits and was honest and upright, she would not be Lady Wang.

Wang Ziteng had no way to refute the evidence presented by Jia She, and any quibbling would only bring shame upon himself. Since Jia She had come to him, it meant that he had enough evidence.

Wang Ziteng sighed, "Brother Enhou, my second sister has been in charge of Rongguo Mansion for many years. Even if she has no merits, she has worked hard.

She had to manage so many affairs in the mansion every day, serve her mother-in-law, take care of her husband and children. If she didn't check carefully, she would be deceived by her servants.

This is indeed her fault for not managing the household properly. She has not made any progress in all these years. She was careless when she was at her parents' home, and she is still the same when she comes to her husband's home.

I hope Brother Enhou can forgive me for the sake of our old relationship."

Wang Ziteng lowered his face and asked Jia She for help. He knew what kind of person Wang Yarong was, but he still had to cover up for her.

Who made Wang Yarong a member of the Wang family?

If Mrs. Wang's reputation was ruined, it would be difficult for the daughters of the Wang family to get married, so Wang Ziteng could only calm the matter down.

He was still thinking of using his daughter to curry favor with the Eighth Prince, so how could he allow someone to ruin his daughter's reputation at this critical moment?

Wang Ziteng cursed Wang Yarong a hundred times in his heart. It was all their fault that they spoiled his second sister and made her feel fearless.

When she was at home, she plotted against her own sister and brother. After she got married, she plotted against her eldest uncle. She is really lawless.

Wang Ziteng suppressed his anger and carefully observed Jia She's expression. Seeing that he was still expressionless, he quickly said, "Second sister is careless and has caused any losses. I will ask her to make up for it.

If she hadn't been lax in her management of her subordinates, this wouldn't have happened. She must take responsibility for her mistakes."

Wang Ziteng thought that anything that could be solved with money was not a problem. His second sister had been running the business well for so many years and must not be short of money.

There should be no problem in letting her fill the big hole she dug.

She just needs to curb her greedy nature.

Jia She's expression looked a little better. It was certainly a good thing to get money.

When the time comes, he will not hand over the money that Mrs. Wang compensates him with to the public treasury. He will leave the money for Cheng'er as a small treasury so that he can buy whatever he wants.

Jia Cheng studies prescriptions every day. Buying good medicinal materials requires money, and he also needs to buy rare ancient books, which also requires money.

Jia She believes that Jia Cheng deserves the best things in the world, he should eat well and use good things, and all these require money to maintain.

The money that Mrs. Wang paid as compensation was just enough for Cheng'er to eat, drink and have fun.

Jia She reluctantly accepted Wang Ziteng's words, and Wang Ziteng breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother Enhou, this female housekeeper is careless and negligent. After all, it is not a good reputation. Please don't spread it. Let's solve this matter behind closed doors at home, okay?"

Jia She snorted and said nothing, obviously wanting to negotiate terms.

Wang Yarong did something wrong, and it’s not enough to just pay the compensation. She has to pay other prices, one by one.

Wang Ziteng saw that Jia She did not respond, so he continued to impose conditions, "Our four major families prosper together and suffer together. If the daughter of the Wang family has a bad reputation, it will also affect others.

It was a minor matter if it affected the women in the family, but it was a major matter if it affected the reputation of the man. Lian'er was not young anymore, so she should take on some responsibilities and find something to do.

He has made a lot of progress in Yangzhou. When he comes back, I will arrange a real position for him to gain some experience.

Or let him come to the army. There are many old members of the Jia family in the army, as well as me. As long as he dares to fight and fight, he will have a bright future. "

Wang Ziteng knew that he had to express his sincerity, otherwise Jia She would definitely not let Wang Yarong go easily.

But this sincerity must fall on the first wife, and Jia Lian is a suitable candidate.

No matter what, Jia Lian has become successful, and his niece Wang Xifeng will also benefit from it.

Seeing that the old fox Wang Ziteng had hit the nail on the head, Jia She began to bargain.

"Lian'er has been quite successful recently, and he has become more stable since getting married.

When we got married, I donated a Tongzhi position to him, but it was a nominal position after all.

Lian'er is not good at studying, but he is good at dealing with human beings. It would be best to let him go out and become a local official.

With our relationship, he will surely be able to rise steadily and step by step. When Lian'er is promoted, he can also take care of you in the court."

When Wang Ziteng heard Jia She's shameless words, he felt an indescribable anger in his heart and was completely speechless.

But thinking of his disappointing sister and the reputation of the Wang family's daughter, he could only endure it.

Given Jia Lian's character, if I had to wait until he could take care of me in the court, I would probably have been buried in the earth by then.

However, for the sake of Mrs. Wang's affairs, Wang Ziteng could only suppress his unhappiness and reluctantly agreed to Jia She's request.

He flattered Jia Lian against his will, and then began to discuss with Jia She what kind of official position should be assigned to Jia Lian.

Jia She's tone was unusually high, as if he had no idea of ​​his own limitations: "My father asked for a fifth-rank official position for the second son. You are in a high position now, so arrange the same for Lian Er.

Our Rongguo Mansion also had a glorious past. Lian'er is my legitimate son. If his official position is too low, wouldn't it be a joke to others?"

Jia She's request was so high that Wang Ziteng got so angry that his face turned red.

He cursed in his heart, Jia She is really bold! From the fifth rank? Did he think this was an easy position to get? Didn't he know how difficult and competitive it was?

Wang Ziteng thought indignantly that he had compromised again and again, but Jia She was so unsatisfied and even made such excessive demands.

You should know that the official title of the top scorer in the imperial examination is "Hanlin Academy Editor", which is only a sixth-rank official.

The second and third place winners were granted the title of "Editor of the Hanlin Academy", a seventh-rank official, both of whom were genuine low-ranking officials.

Jia Lian, who is neither good at literature nor martial arts, wants to be a fifth-rank official right away. Jia She really overestimates him.

Wang Ziteng felt that Jia She was deliberately making things difficult for him, and he couldn't risk all his connections just for a sister.

So Wang Ziteng wanted to discuss with Jia She to get Jia Lian the position of county magistrate. Although this kind of local official is only a seventh-rank official, if he does a good job, he can be promoted quickly.

Wang Ziteng said to Jia She in a friendly and consensual way: "Brother Enhou, Lian'er has never been an official before, and he directly took up a fifth-rank official position. He can't handle it well, and it's too eye-catching.

It is better to start from a minor position. Even if something goes wrong, we can help you and cover it up."

Jia She was furious and slammed the table hard. With a loud "bang", he suddenly stood up with anger written all over his face.

"You actually think Lian'er is unworthy? Well, don't arrange anything for him, just let him run errands for me at home!" His voice trembled with anger, and his eyes flashed with rage.

When talking about Mrs. Wang's actions, Jia She's anger erupted like a volcano. "She not only tried to steal my property, but also tried to kill my son! She is simply a vicious woman with a heart as vicious as a snake and a scorpion!"

When talking about Lady Wang's murder of Jia Cheng, Jia She's emotions completely got out of control. His eyes turned red and filled with hatred. He stared at Wang Ziteng as if he wanted to eat him alive.

"Brother Cheng has been my hope for many years and he is the apple of my eye, but that vicious woman Wang Yarong can't tolerate him!

"Yesterday, I beat Zhou Ruijia to death. She admitted that she was instructed by Wang Yarong to push Cheng Ge'er into the water!

Wang Yarong is so vicious, we can't tolerate her in Rongguo Mansion! I will make Jia Zheng divorce her and never let her harm my Jia family again!"

Jia She's tone was firm and resolute, his heart was filled with love for his son and hatred for Mrs. Wang.

Wang Ziteng was shocked, his mouth opened wide, "Brother Enhou, you must not say such things!

Although my sister is a bit careless, she is a vegetarian and a Buddhist. She has a kind heart. How could she possibly kill someone?"

When he said this, he felt very guilty, but he had to defend his sister.

He secretly swore in his heart that this would definitely be the last time he would help Wang Yarong. This troublemaker really made him worry a lot.

Yesterday, Wang Ziteng witnessed the intimacy between Qilin and Jia Cheng with his own eyes. He knew very well that this meant that Jia Cheng was a person with great fortune.

He had originally hoped to present the auspicious sign of Qilin to the royal family through Jia Cheng. Whether for promotion or for other reasons, he absolutely could not offend Jia Cheng.

He really didn't expect that Jia Cheng's fall into the water was carefully planned by his second sister.

However, thinking back on my second sister’s bold and reckless character, it is not impossible for such a thing to happen.

At this moment, Wang Ziteng's heart was full of contradictions and helplessness.

He was angry about what his sister had done, but was also worried that he would be implicated in the incident.

He prayed silently in his heart, hoping that everything could be resolved smoothly and would not affect his future.

Wang Ziteng was extremely worried at this time, and he said anxiously: "Brother Enhou, the incident of Cheng'er falling into the water needs to be investigated in detail.

If those servants fail to take good care of us, it would not be an exaggeration to beat them to death.

I just hope you can give Yarong a chance to reform.

She is so careless that she can't even manage the servants. She is really not suitable to be a housekeeper, let alone interfere in the affairs of Rongguo Mansion.

From now on, let her eat vegetarian food and chant in the Buddhist temple to pray for the Jia family. She really needs to cultivate her carelessness. "

After hearing what Wang Ziteng said, Jia She sneered: "Don't think that I will let Wang Yarong go just because you lock her up. The Wang family actually raised such a vicious woman. It really opened my eyes!"

Wang Ziteng knew he was in the wrong and did not try to argue. He understood that since the incident had already happened, it would inevitably leave traces.

Jia Cheng is not only Jia She's legitimate son, but more importantly, he has an inextricable connection with Qilin.

Wang Ziteng could offend Jia She, but he would never dare to offend the mythical beast that symbolizes auspiciousness.

Who knows if he will be struck by lightning if he defends his second sister again.

Wang Ziteng no longer negotiated with Jia She, but asked him directly what conditions he had to meet in order to let the matter go.

"Wang Yarong allowed her servants to embezzle public funds. I will ask her to pay back the full amount, and even more as interest.

Cheng Ge'er was frightened because the servants didn't serve him attentively. I will ask Yarong to compensate him. At the same time, I will ask her to pray for everyone in the Jia family in the Buddhist temple to cleanse her sins.

As for Lian'er's official position, I will make some arrangements to at least make him a sixth-rank official, and in a year he will be promoted to the fifth-rank official."

When Jia She heard these conditions, his expression improved a little, but he was still not satisfied.

Wang Ziteng continued: "Brother Cheng fell into the water and suffered. I think he is smart and clever, so we should find a famous teacher to teach him, otherwise it would be a disgrace to him.

It just so happens that I have some friendship with Zhu Bosu, and he is currently teaching the princes. If Cheng Ge'er becomes his disciple, he can call the princes his fellow apprentices in the future."

Zhu Bosu's full name is Zhu Shi, with the courtesy name Bosu. He is now teaching the emperor's princes in the palace and is deeply favored by the emperor.

In addition, the Fourth Prince Yinzhen particularly liked Zhu Bosu's teaching style and asked his son Hongli to become his disciple in private.

Zhu Bosu is a man of benevolent policies, honest and upright in his official duties. Now he is not only the teacher of the princes, but also the Left Censor-in-Chief.

Of course Jia She had heard of such a talented person who was deeply trusted by the emperor and had a bright future in his career.

After hearing what Wang Ziteng said, he also became interested.

Instead of letting Cheng'er waste time in the mansion, or hiring a teacher from outside to teach him, it is better to let him study under a famous teacher, which will pave the way for him in the future.

Jia She thought it through and finally smiled at Wang Ziteng.

"Ziteng, I didn't expect you and Zhu Shi are so close. I really underestimated you. If you can help Chengge'er become your disciple, I will forgive your sister's carelessness.

Your daughters are all beautiful and can marry into the royal family, but their reputation cannot be affected by an aunt who married into the family.

My family affairs are resolved at home and will never be spread outside. Now my wife and I are managing the household together, and Rongguo Mansion is no longer like a sieve as before.

Our two families both come from Jinling, so we should complement and help each other. You promoted Lian'er and found a famous teacher for Cheng'er. Will they forget you when they become successful in the future?"

Jia She used both cutting and beating to first secretly warn Wang Ziteng, and then painted a big pie for him.

Wang Ziteng didn't care about Jia She's threats, because he had a disappointing sister.

With such a big handle in someone else's hand, he had no choice but to compromise.

But it is still uncertain who will win in the end. Thinking of Jia Cheng's magical power, Wang Ziteng's eyes sparkled.