In Rongqing Hall.

The sisters did not come out, only Mrs. Jia, Mrs. Wang, and Aunt Xue were waiting for the guests.

In addition to Zhen Yuhuan, there are also four nuns from the Zhao Guogong Mansion.

The girl who was gentle and quiet back then, today I see her again, she has curled up her black hair and has become a woman.

After Jia Qiang and Sister Feng came in one after another, Jia Mu said angrily: "What are you discussing? You are so late and you are neglecting our distinguished guest!"

Zhen Yuhuan, who had stood up early when she saw Jia Qiang coming in, greeted Jia Qiang with a blessing and said: "I haven't seen you for a year. How are you, Lord Marquis?"

Jia Qiang waved her hand and said: "Second aunt is a heretic. When I passed by Huaiyin that day, I met Mrs. Zhen's wife. She was treated favorably and allowed to meet her as a family. This year, my second aunt went to Beijing to get married. I didn't come back on the big day and missed it. The auspicious day is already mine. I was supposed to come to visit and congratulate myself in person, but I had some minor conflicts with Jiang Lin later, which delayed my going back and forth. I was also worried that coming to the door rashly would cause inconvenience to my second aunt. Unexpectedly, I asked my second aunt to go first. Coming to the door in one step really makes me ashamed. I hope that for the sake of my past, my second aunt will never mention the word "Master Marquis" again."

That day Mrs. Li of the Zhen family invited the Zhen family members to come and meet her, allowing him and the Zhen family sisters to meet as uncles and nephews.

Since he didn't retort back then, it would be a bit different for him to change his words now, so it wouldn't hurt if Jia Qiang recognized him as a junior.

Of course, Zhen Yuhuan is Zhen Yuhuan, and the Jiang family is the Jiang family.

Zhen Yuhuan, however, was a very wise woman. She smiled gently and said, "If that's the case, then we should give up the title of aunt. My father-in-law at home often praises me, saying that you are a young hero, and combines you with my husband." Qi, I always say that they are all from the younger generation, but he is far inferior to you. In this case, from the Jiang family, Brother Qiang is the sister you praise."

Jia Qiang followed the good example and said with a smile: "Since the second sister is reluctant to give me a greeting gift, I naturally give up the aunt's suggestion and just call me sister. As for Zhao Guogong, will he praise me? Haha, I'm afraid he will scold me when he sees Tian'er at home?"

Zhen Yuhuan said hurriedly: "Sure enough, there is no such thing. Although my ancestors often scolded others at home, they praised you very much to Minister Lin and Brother Qiang."

Jia Qiangquan believed it, and after letting Zhen Yuhuan sit down again, she said to Jia's mother: "Second aunt has fallen into Qian's eyes. She won't let her go until she gives an explanation. I'll beat her again and again..."

"Pooh!"

Jia Mu laughed angrily and said: "We have guests here and you are talking nonsense, so be careful!"

Jia Qiang ignored her and said to Sister Feng: "We're going to have a dinner party today. Let's make some good arrangements. When I went to Zhen's house that day, Mrs. Tai almost didn't bring out the dragon's liver and phoenix marrow to entertain me and Sister Lin. I'm going to pay back the banquet today." No matter how hard you rush, you can't catch up with the Zhen family, but you still have to do your best."

Zhen Yuhuan was busy being polite, but Sister Feng also smiled angrily, complaining loudly to Jia Mu and others: "Old ancestors, madam, look, you are treating me like a girl! Now Qiang'er is becoming more and more like a man. So cool!"

Jia Mu smiled and said, "You point others to make a fortune, but don't you have to listen to them?"

Mrs. Wang asked with concern: "What kind of job will Brother Qiang give you?"

Jia Qiang looked at Sister Feng and said, "You tell me!"

Sister Feng cursed in her heart, I said you are a bitch!

If I say this, I am afraid that Jia Mu will be sent directly to the family temple to worship Buddha.

So he forced a smile and said: "It's just his silk fabrics. It doesn't matter if he is a second-tier cloth dealer. His stuff is good, as long as he can make money. Old lady, madam, just wait, I will make it by the end of the year. I will definitely treat you as a great host!"

Jia Mu said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Don't take that thing seriously and forget your duty. Just be careful."

Sister Feng hurriedly said: "How can you dare? I won't get involved at all... They were not prepared to let me take care of it. They just said that you can make a fortune with me, but you want me to be alone. What do you think, old lady?

Guess which one he wants?"

When Jia Mu heard this, she looked at Jia Qiang suspiciously and said, "No way, is it Ping'er's hoof?"

Sister Feng smiled and said: "It's not her! He dares to ask for it. Ping'er is now taking Feng'er to help me take care of some trivial things in the East Road Courtyard and here. He is busier than me every day. He really wants her.

Now, where can I find something to do here?"

Jia Qiang said: "Let Lin Zhixiao's family help you. Without so many people, how can there be so many things? I really need someone reliable and capable there. I wanted to let my cousin from my aunt's family go, but my family

Although my sister is also sharp and smart, she still has less contact with people, and she has to learn the rules of Miss Gaoming's circle again. I thought about it, simply gave up, and invited the You family in our house, plus the second aunt

Sister Ping'er next to me came forward to help me support the West Road courtyard over there."

After hearing this, Mother Jia thought for a while and said: "We will discuss this matter later, and you should treat the second girl well. Our Jia family and Zhen family are both old relatives and family friends. You have said it yourself. That day, you were treated by the wife of another family."

For the favor of me, today you come to invite this host."

Jia Qiang was speechless for a long time, then said: "Why do you want me to pay for the host in Xifu?"

Jia Mu and others all laughed and said: "Who told you to be rich!"

After laughing for a while, Jia Qiang sat down next to Zhen Yuhuan across a table under the gaze of the four nuns in the Duke of Zhao's mansion, and asked: "Second sister, that old Duke of your family is really scheming.

.Turn around and turn him around. I understand what he means. Just reassure him."

Everyone was confused by what he said. Jia Mu asked curiously: "What do you understand?"

Jia Qiang chuckled and said: "The old... old man of the Jiang family only sent his second sister, but did not ask Jiang Lin to see her off. He is telling me that the Jiang family has no intention of being an enemy of the Jia family, but it is not that it is afraid of the Jia family.

I have no intention of getting close to the Jia family. I brought my second sister here because I wanted to talk about the past. The Jiang family has turned over a chapter. We want to see the attitude of our Jia family."

After hearing this, Jia Mu repeatedly said: "Since we are all relatives, what are the unresolved problems? Of course, they are all over!"

The Duke of Zhao still has the title of Duke, and the next generation is still a Duke. He had no contact with the Jia family in the past, and there was a grudge against him. That is, he had beaten Xue Pan before, borrowed heavy armor, and almost injured Daiyu.

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For Jia Mu, how could she have a deadly feud with such a family because of a misunderstanding with the Xue family?

Since the other side has shown goodwill, the Jia family will naturally follow suit.

Originally Zhen Yuhuan didn't quite understand why the ancestor of Zhao Guogong's mansion suddenly asked her to visit the Jia family, and she was still uneasy at first.

When I heard what Jia Qiang said, I suddenly realized it and looked at Jia Qiang gratefully.

If Jia Qiang really refuses to let go and continues to embarrass the Duke of Zhao, her life will definitely be difficult...

The Jiang family scolded Jia Qiang in the Zhao Guogong Mansion as being inhumane and overbearing, like a demon king.

Even the dignified old prince sent her to bow her head, which is evident.

Zhen Yuhuan thought that Jia Qiang could put down her hands so easily, which was a sign of her dignity.

And if she can achieve this goal, it will be easier for her to do business after she returns...

Jia Qiang looked at her, smiled, and asked, "Did Duke Zhao say anything else?"

Zhen Yuhuan said hurriedly: "I didn't say anything else... By the way, there is one more thing, but it is not a matter of Duke Zhao's mansion. My grandfather asked me to ask Brother Qiang about your Zhen family's affairs if I have a chance. I heard that, The Ministry of Revenue has sent three documents to the south to recover the deficit..."

Hearing this, Jia Qiang laughed and said: "Second sister, you don't have to worry about this. The debt owed by the Zhen family is mostly due to the Zhen family's four pick-ups during the Emperor's southern tour. Several million The shortfall of two taels of silver was really shocking. However, in the old year of Jingchu, the Emperor asked the Zhen family to take charge of the salt administration for several years, and the salt tax was used to repay most of it. The remaining bit, as long as the Zhen family is willing to pay it back, is not difficult. "

Of course, it’s actually very difficult…

The debt owed by the Zhen family to take over the throne has already been repaid with salt tax. Speaking of which, the Supreme Emperor treated the Zhen family very well.

But in the next ten or twenty years, the Zhen family borrowed a large amount of money from the Ministry of Household Affairs, resulting in a huge deficit. However, these money were used to supplement the extravagant life of the Zhen family.

Zhen Yingjia was a famous "Zhen Buddha" in Jiangnan. Whenever someone came to his door, he almost never came back empty-handed.

Coupled with the ostentation of the Zhen family, the large sums of money given to each family every year as gifts.

As of today, the Zhen family is beyond hope.

However, even if it is to fall, it will have to wait until the person from Jiuhua Palace dies.

Therefore, the Zhen family still has a few more glorious years...

These Jia Qiang had no intention of telling Zhen Yuhuan. Firstly, the relationship was not that close. Secondly, even if they told her, what would be the use?

After chatting, Jia Qiang said to Jia Mu: "Old lady, why don't you invite the sisters to come out and meet us? When Sister Lin and I went to Yangzhou, we passed by Huaiyin to visit Mrs. Zhen's family. Mrs. Zhen thought that the Jia family were family friends. Dear friends, we should be in good hands with the whole family..."

Before she could finish speaking, Jia Mu said angrily: "Not only did you appoint Brother Feng, but now you also appointed me. Why do you need to talk so much? If you hadn't interrupted, their sisters would have come out by now. Already."

With that said, Yuanyang, who pursed his lips and snickered, went to call someone.

Jia Qiang didn't care. She smiled at Zhen Yuhuan and said, "Look at how similar the Jia family's jade is to the Zhen family's jade in a moment!"

Mother Jia smiled and said, "How can such a coincidence happen? No matter how delicate our children are, except for the dark and ugly faces with disabilities, they all look the same. There is nothing strange about this."

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "Let the second sister see you later and we can make our own arguments."

Not long after, Li Wan was seen leading the Jia sisters out of Xinuang Pavilion.

Zhen Yuhuan's eyes immediately fell on Baoyu's face among the sisters. Although she was still a little bruised and swollen, she still frightened her. She covered her mouth and said with a smile: "If Brother Qiang hadn't laid an ambush in advance, I would just treat Baoyu as a follower." I’m here at home, why is it like..."

Jia Mu and others didn't take it seriously. There were so many people in the world who looked alike, so there was no need to be serious.

After the sisters met one by one and chatted for a while, Zhen Yuhuan stood up to leave.

Although Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang and others tried to persuade her, Zhen Yuhuan only said that there were too many elders in the family and the rules were strict, so it was not good for her to eat out alone and she would come back next time.

Jia Qiang personally escorted him out. When he came back, Jia Mu looked at him strangely and said, "When we talked about the Zhen family last time, didn't you assert that the Zhen family would be defeated? Even Lian'er asked you to warn her to stay away from the Zhen family. If you keep it, what kind of fame will you have today?"

Sister Feng smiled and said: "Qiang'er, please be careful. The second girl of the Zhen family is in good hands, but she is the eldest mistress of the Duke of Zhao's house."

Jia Qiang looked at her as if she was crazy, then turned back to Jia Mu and said, "Now we can be more sure that the Zhen family will be defeated. The Zhen family owes too much debt to the Ministry of Household Affairs, up to one million taels, and it is impossible to pay it back." .When the Supreme Emperor was here, he thought of the sainted lady and was still able to protect him. When the day comes when he cannot bear to speak, the Zhen family will be the first to be purged. Old lady, if that day really comes, Zhen will If a family brings goods to their door, they ask the Jia family to keep and hide them for them, but they are absolutely not allowed to get their hands on them. Whoever gets their hands on them will be in bad luck, the kind of bad luck that involves confiscating the entire family and exterminating the entire family!

As for the second girl of the Zhen family, she is no longer a Zhen family. The reason why I treat her well is that she treated me and Sister Lin well when we were in the Zhen family. Secondly, today she is the messenger of Mr. Zhao Guogong.

That piece of old ginger is a person who is about to become a spirit in life. He can change the direction quickly when he sees the wind, which is beyond imagination. If such a person can avoid becoming an enemy, it is best not to do so. If he uses the second girl of the Zhen family as a messenger and bows his head first, then I will I also treat this second girl kindly and show my goodwill. No need to say anything more to resolve the past grudges for the time being."

"for the time being?!"

"Well, as long as the old man of the Jiang family lives, the feud will be over. When the old man is gone, and what will happen after he is gone, not everyone in the Jiang family will understand."

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Chapter completed!