"Brother Lian, it's getting late, let's have a feast. You guys go to the table outside, and we ladies will sit at the table in the inner room. Baoyu, you go to the table outside and give Brother Zhao a few glasses of wine for me."

Although the current dynasty still had the legacy of the former Tang and Zhou Dynasties, and Chen Zhao came here, in order to show the good relationship between the family, it was appropriate to meet the female family members. But it was not good to sit at the same table when drinking and eating.

After they were seated separately, there were no old ladies to hold the line, and there were no female relatives to distract them, so the young and old men of the Jia family began to talk too much and be unrestrained.

"Brother Zhao, what do you like on weekdays?" Jia She asked.

"Back when I was the uncle, apart from studying and practicing martial arts, I didn't have many hobbies. I only liked riding, shooting, and Western objects."

"Oh, do you like riding and shooting? Western objects?" Jia She and Jia Zhen's eyes lit up. They have the same hobby. We also like riding and shooting and Western gadgets.

Chen Zhao knew that what they thought about horseback shooting and Western objects was completely different from what he said. In addition to learning about the situation in the Jia family these two days, he also inquired about the "new fashion" in the capital. He knew that the dandies in the capital were now popular to play a kind of "horseback shooting".

"Game, an unobstructed conference that combines "sex" and "gambling".

Western objects are the recently popular "Western spring palace pictures". Western paintings focus on "shape resemblance". Compared with Chinese paintings which focus on "spiritual resemblance", the painted "spring palace pictures" are more lifelike. In addition, Western women are more attractive.

, the image and freshness are stronger, and it is quite popular among the playboys of these powerful families.

Moreover, these are much more popular than Western self-ringing bells and glass beads.

But Chen Zhao just smiled and said nothing.

There are things he knows, but he must pretend not to know. Everyone here also knows that he knows, but they all also know that he will pretend not to know.

"Brother Zhao, are you going to try out next March?" Jia Zheng asked.

"Yes, second uncle. When my late father was alive, I was lucky enough to be selected as a candidate. I have been studying peacefully in Yangzhou for the past two years, and I have received guidance from Mr. Yucun. I feel that my knowledge has been consolidated. This time I went to Beijing to be brave.

Give it a try.”

"Ah, Brother Zhao, you have known me since you were a member of the third-grade Jinyi Guards, and you still want to go out and take the exam?" Jia She was slightly startled.

"This Jin Yiwei is just a temporary agent under His Majesty's special order. After a few months of rectification and handing over errands, he still has to take part in the general examination. At that time, he will hold a serious official position." Chen Zhao smiled slightly.

The conversation left Jia Zheng speechless.

After working in Yangzhou for several years, he rose from a high-ranking official of the fourth rank to a temporary agent in the capital and became a fellow magistrate of the third rank of Jinyiwei.

Does such a person still need to take the exam?

You don’t know that even if you win the top prize, you can only do composition writing at the sixth grade of the Hanlin Academy.

Isn't this a joke to the court?

"My good nephew is very talented and will definitely be named on the gold medal list." Jia Zheng sighed. He was the most enthusiastic about the imperial examination, but it was a pity. He looked at his son Jia Baoyu and nephew Jia Lian with a somewhat unkind look.

Jia She and Jia Zhen are not interested in this kind of thing at all. Jia Lian and Jia Baoyu lowered their heads and dared not speak. Other people's children are really disgusting! The atmosphere at the table suddenly became cold. Looking around, Jia Rong

He spoke.

"Uncle Zhao, are you free in the next few days? Uncle Lian and I will take you around the capital."

"Thank you, Brother Rong. I have just come to the capital and am not familiar with the place. I hope to have Brother Lian and Brother Rong to guide me." Chen Zhao thanked him. He is so enthusiastic and a good person. I will make you my friend.

No wonder your father, Jia Zhen, doesn't like you and wants to make fun of you.

After Jia Rong calmed down, the atmosphere at the table improved again, and everyone started talking and laughing again.

During this period, Jia Mu called for Chen Zhao and Jia Baoyu.

Chen Zhao was called to ask him to talk more to his aunt, sister-in-law and sisters, and to toast to his aunt and sister-in-law. The sisters were also waiting to toast him, thanking him for bringing good things to everyone.

Chen Zhao sent so many gifts today, nominally for Jia Mu and Jia She and Jia Zheng. But everyone who saw them had a share, not only Jia Zhen of Dongfu, Jia Rong and their daughters-in-law, but not

Jia Baoyu's widowed sister-in-law Li Wan and others also had a share.

In fact, Chen Zhao didn't need to listen to Jia Mu's nagging words to know that Jia Baoyu had been hanging out with these sisters since she was a child. What a strange doting.

Is this the legendary education that starts from childhood?

"Sister Yun, pour some wine for Brother Zhao."

Shi Xiangyun filled Chen Zhao's wine glass, and then ran over to fill Jia Mu's wine glass.

Jia Mu took Shi Xiangyun's hand with pity and said to Chen Zhao: "My nephew and nephew's daughter-in-law were promoted to the post of magistrate with great difficulty. Unfortunately, they were ill-fated. Unfortunately, they both died of the epidemic on the way to their posts, leaving me alone.

Sister Yun. Brother Zhao, Sister Yun’s words were very offensive just now. Please don’t take it to heart. If I ask for anything in the future, I hope you will give me more support.”

"Don't worry, old lady, I will keep this in mind."

Chen Zhao glanced at Daiyu's slightly changed eyes and smiled in his heart.

Second sister-in-law Lian rolled her eyes. When she was by Jia Mu's side, her exquisite heart could open nine orifices.

"Old lady, am I dazzled? Brother Zhao and Sister Yun are standing on your left and right, just like the golden boys and girls beside Guanyin."

"You are a poor person, don't talk nonsense, Bodhisattva will blame you." Although Jia Mu said this, the smile between her eyebrows could not be concealed.

Daiyu's face suddenly turned pale.

"Old lady, I still have to say this. At worst, I will go and kowtow in front of the Bodhisattva. I am telling the truth and I am not afraid of the Bodhisattva's blame." Sister-in-law Lian complimented her again, making Jia Mu laugh.

Jia Baoyu sat aside and quietly looked at Sister Lin's face, with mixed feelings in her heart.

At dusk, the banquet inside and outside dispersed. With the support of Sun Xiaodong and others, Chen Zhao mounted his horse and left.

Jia She returned to the room and did not even take a look at the patterned steel knife from the country of food. Instead, he took a folding fan from the East and Japan and looked at it carefully under the candlelight. Mrs. Xing asked carefully: "Master

, the old lady is so solemn today, she really values ​​Uncle Lin’s nephew."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Huh, the old lady has become a spirit. None of her closer relatives have ever treated her like this, let alone a junior who is several floors away. She values ​​​​

The most important person is Chen Zhao. He has already taken charge of the Jinyiwei even before taking part in the examination. If he wins the Jinshi next year, he will be even more obedient. Looking at today's gift, he will be more powerful than us.

Rongguo Mansion, the shiny empty shell outside, is much better."

"What is the old lady thinking?"

"It's not that I want to attract her to her heart. It's a pity, how can people like that embroidered pillow." Jia She said disdainfully, "Don't bother me. This is really a good thing, this Eastern and Japanese style of painting of ladies

It’s just different.”

Seeing that Jia She's head was completely under the lamp, Mrs. Xing opened her mouth and stopped talking.

Jia Zheng and his wife lived in Rongxi Hall.

"Master, what does this old lady mean? How is our Baoyu worse than that Brother Zhao? What he said is that he wants Brother Zhao to help our Baoyu."

"What do you know about a woman? Just because Brother Zhao used to help his brother-in-law fight against salt merchants, and now he helps His Majesty rectify the royal guards. He is already a Juren at a young age. If he becomes a Jinshi next year, he will be able to rise to the top. He must be a rising star in the imperial court. In this way

If no one can help Baoyu, who can help Baoyu?"

"My Baoyu is the younger brother of the virtuous concubine and a serious uncle of the state. What's more, Baoyu was born with a jade in his mouth. If there is a great opportunity, he will be named a marquis and prime minister in the future. Baoyu is no worse than that Zhao Geer!"

In Mrs. Wang's heart, ten Chen Zhaos are not worth one finger of her son.

"Don't be granted the title of Marquis or Prime Minister in the future. Brother Zhao is now a serious and heroic Baron."

"It's just a title given by His Majesty at will. How can it be compared to the dignity of a virtuous concubine?"

"A loving mother often loses her son!" Jia Zheng couldn't do anything about this woman. He snorted coldly, turned around and left with a flick of his sleeves.

"Master, where are you going?"

"I'm going to Aunt Zhao's place to avoid having to listen to your views on women."

"Master, Master!" Mrs. Wang shouted several times in a low voice, but Jia Zheng walked faster and faster. He sat back on the seat in despair. Mrs. Wang's whole body was shaking, and she clenched her fists tightly.

It took a while to slowly calm down.

After returning to the house, she lay down on the bed and fell asleep. Second sister-in-law Lian was still thinking about things. After a while, she couldn't help it anymore, and turned to Jia Lian who was lying next to her and said, "Second Master, what do you mean about Chen?"

Zhao's parents died, and he grew up relying on Uncle Lin's financial support. How could he have so many noble gifts? They are almost as good as my grandfather's Wang family."

"I've asked someone about it these past two days," Jia Lian replied with his eyes closed.

"This Chen Zhao is not an ordinary person. When he fought against the salt merchants in Yangzhou, he was responsible for the charge. He took out tens of millions of taels of silver from the salt merchants. Most of them were given to His Majesty, and of course he kept a lot for himself. It is said that

They also formed some kind of trading company with the Caobang to do business with Westerners. These glass beads, crystal cups, etc. were purchased from them. That’s a shipload of goods for a shipload of silver! These Westerners often have dozens of

There are hundreds of ships transporting goods to our country, think about how much money Chen Zhaode made?"

"Really?" Sister Feng sat up all of a sudden, and the silk quilt slipped down, revealing her infinitely beautiful upper body.

It's a pity that Jia Lian didn't respond.

"Second Master, you said it would be great if our family and the Liu Mansion jointly went into business."

"Do you think you are the only one who has thought of this? The old lady should also have this plan."

"But it seems that the old lady wants to get Brother Zhao and Sister Yun together and kiss each other. This is not appropriate. Sister Yun is close to the old lady, but not to us. What if they get married?

Dear, aren't you taking advantage of those two useless princes of the Shi family?"

"Don't say this in front of others. Those two are still our elders. The old lady can scold you, but we must not say it."

"I know. I'm just thinking about how we can get this huge benefit to our side."

"Think about it slowly, I'm sleepy. This brother Zhao is indeed a hero who defeated the salt merchant and rectified the imperial guards. The five of us can't drink even one. I drank too much, so I need to have a good sleep."
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