He said he wanted to explain something, but since he had to love his new love after a short separation, and had three concubines to comfort, Sun Shaozong had no time to spare to pay attention to a little maidservant - especially since this was someone else's dish.
Therefore, it was not until the next morning when he was getting ready to go out that he suddenly remembered this matter.
So he hurriedly asked someone to call Qingwen to the east room.
"Second Master."
Although Qingwen called "Second Master" respectfully, her expression was somewhat stiff. It was obvious that this arrogant maid was still annoyed about what happened yesterday.
But it's no wonder, she has always been very conservative in this regard. Even her lover Jia Baoyu has never taken any advantage of her. Who would have thought that yesterday she was just coaxing the child on behalf of the wet nurse, and her innocent body was seen by people.
How could she not be annoyed?
"Yesterday I was in a hurry to see the child, but I didn't expect you to be waiting in that room." Sun Shaozong explained casually, and then said: "It just so happens that I have to go to Rongguo Mansion today. Do you have any message to pass on to Brother Bao?"
The previous words did not cause Qingwen to react, but when she heard the words "Rongguo Mansion, Brother Bao", the stiffness on her face suddenly disappeared. She held her handkerchief and hesitated to speak for several times, and finally said word by word carefully: "If he asks about me, Second Master, just say that I am living a good life."
This is hypocritical.
It was obvious that she wanted to return to Baoyu immediately, but she had to give such a bland explanation only when Baoyu asked her about it.
However, Sun Shaozong just wanted to do her a favor so that she wouldn't have to bear a grudge about yesterday's incident. Seeing that she had nothing else to say, he went to the front yard and called the coachman Zhang Cheng, and rushed all the way to Rongguo Mansion.
In fact, it stands to reason that Sun Shaozong should go to the government office first today to sort out the accumulated official business.
However, half a month ago, he was actually planning to go to Rongguo Mansion to urge Jia Zheng to quickly arrange the matter of Jia Lan's apprenticeship, so as to avoid delaying his adopted son's studies after Jia Zheng was sent to other places.
Now that half a month has passed, Jia Zheng may leave Beijing to take up his post at any time. How dare Sun Shaozong delay?
No conversation along the way.
When they arrived at Rongguo Mansion, Sun Shaozong told Jia Zheng about this, which made Jia Zheng disappointed and ashamed.
What was disappointing was that he originally thought that Sun Shaozong was in a hurry to come and ask for a meeting because the prince or the emperor had something to say and asked Sun Shaozong to convey it secretly.
To my shame, I neglected to take care of Jia Lan and his mother, and was not as considerate as an outsider would have thought.
"I am ashamed. I am really ashamed."
Jia Zheng shook his head and said, "These days, the family is in a turmoil, and the political situation is also murky. I forgot about Lan'er's matter completely. If it weren't for my nephew who took the initiative to bring it up, I'm afraid it would have been delayed for several years after I was sent out."
As he spoke, he stood up, bowed deeply, and said, "Don't worry, my dear nephew, I will come to your house in person to invite you to join the Imperial Academy in a day or two."
Sun Shaozong hurriedly returned the greeting and said, "There is no need for my uncle to go there in person. Just let Brother Bao go there once, and then..."
"good!"
Before Sun Shaozong could finish his words, someone outside the door interrupted him and said, "If my son hadn't caused trouble, how could Brother Lang's matter have been delayed until today? It's time for me to make amends and atone for my mistakes !"
As he was talking, Jia Baoyu came in from outside, and said with shame on his face, "I am an uncle, but I am not as thoughtful as Brother Sun. I am really ashamed."
Jia Zheng was originally looking full of shame, but when he saw his son coming in, he immediately straightened his back and sneered with disdain: "Atoning for your sins? I just hope you can do less evil, then I'll be thankful to God!"
"My son has now changed his ways..."
"Repent your past? Today is the first day of the clan school, but you come here to hang out. Is this the result of your repentance?!"
After just a few words, Jia Zheng started to get angry and was about to start fighting.
Sun Shaozong hurriedly advised: "Uncle, calm down. Since Brother Bao is willing to make amends, you can leave this matter to him. I just happen to have some trivial matters to discuss with him, so I won't bother you for now."
Having said this, he led Baoyu out of the Rongxi Hall.
After leaving the house, Jia Baoyu kept his head down and remained silent until he walked half a mile away. When he looked at the rippling pond in the distance, he sighed in annoyance and said, "Alas! It is obvious that there is a rift between the couple, but when my mother is angry, she takes it out on my maid; when my father is angry, he takes it out on me - when will this day end?"
No wonder Jia Zheng was so angry. The cold war between him and Mrs. Wang escalated again.
Sun Shaozong was about to say something to comfort Baoyu, but he suddenly changed the subject and asked anxiously, "By the way, is Qingwen comfortable living in my second brother's house? She has a straightforward temper. If she occasionally gets a little mad, I beg you to bear with her for my sake."
Looking at her anxious look, Qingwen's concern for him was not in vain.
"she……"
"snort!"
Sun Shaozong was just about to repeat Qingwen's words when he heard a cold snort from the front. He subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound, but saw a charming woman in red makeup and powdered ...
Uh~
Sun Shaozong took a closer look, then asked uncertainly, "But is Second Brother Lian in person?"
"snort!"
But then the man snorted arrogantly again, and ignored Sun Shaozong and walked away in a twisted manner.
this……
Although Jia Baoyu also liked to put on makeup and wear red clothes, his speech and behavior were still masculine, but this Mr. Lian...
If it weren't for his Adam's apple, Sun Shaozong would really think that the person in front of him was some prostitute who was impersonating someone else!
"Brother Lian has been...somewhat..."
Looking at Jia Lian's swaying back, Jia Baoyu's face was full of surprise. He wanted to cover up for Jia Lian, but after hesitating for a long time, he didn't know where to start.
"Someone fell into the water!"
"Someone come quickly, someone come quickly!"
At this moment, someone in the corridor beside the pond suddenly screamed. Sun Shaozong and Jia Baoyu looked into the distance and saw waves surging in the pond, as if someone was struggling with his hands and feet!
"not good!"
Baoyu screamed and was about to rush over to see what was going on, but Sun Shaozong, who was beside him, had already rushed to the pond like a tiger pouncing on its prey, and without saying a word, jumped into the water with a splash.
By the time Jia Baoyu rushed to the corridor, breathless, Sun Shaozong had rescued the drowning person.
"Thanks to my second brother for helping me!"
Jia Baoyu thanked her breathlessly, and then looked at the face of the drowning person. He couldn't help but cry out "Ah!" and said in a lost voice: "Jinchuan! How could... how could it be her?!"