Chapter 330 Two Beauties

When it comes to filial piety, when a person is alive, nothing you do is obvious. When a person dies, nothing you do is excessive.

The old lady's tomb is in the west of the city, and this place is also the ancestral tomb of the Jia family. A few hills away is the imperial tomb of Dayong. The feng shui is naturally good.

Stepping on the paper money falling all over the sky, Chen Heng and Lin Ruhai followed the middle of the team slowly. Chen Heng didn't have much contact with Jia's mother, but Lin Ruhai received a lot of care from Jia's mother in his early years.

Chen Heng was worried about his father-in-law's health and followed him closely. However, Lin Ruhai's mentality was much better than Jia Min and Daiyu.

Thinking carefully about Lin Ruhai's life, it is not necessarily a sad thing that he could have such a detached reaction to life and death.

The road up the mountain is mostly uneven. The female relatives accompanying him had already been sent back by Jia Zheng. Chen Heng saw many tombs of princes along the way. The ancestral tombs of the Niu family, Duke of Zhenguo, and the Chen family, Duke of Qi, were also set up here.

When we arrived at the end of the field, we could hear the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers. The morning dew was still scattered on the wild grass leaves under our feet. The crowds of people talking in low voices stepped over them, and finally scattered around the cemetery, each busy.

After all the careful etiquette, under the clear sky, with the chanting of the accompanying singing monks, Jia She, Jia Zheng and others finally rushed forward when they saw the stone wall closed, pounding the stone wall and calling for their mother.

Baoyu and others were filled with grief, and they also squeezed beside Jia Zheng and cried in a low voice. But no matter what they said, it was a foregone conclusion that they would be separated forever.

Lin Ruhai and his son-in-law stood at the back of the team, and they saw the reactions of the crowd. He knew better than most that from this moment on, the unworthy descendants of the Jia family finally lost the people who sheltered them from the wind and rain.

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The masters went out to attend the funeral, and the ladies and young ladies at home had already prepared for their return. For these close relatives, the next long period of mourning will be a period of mourning. Going out to visit people is naturally impossible. Eating vegetarian food and chanting scriptures are also common.

The servants in the mansion were busy dismantling the mourning hall. Wang Xifeng, who had forced herself to be energetic, also came out to manage the affairs under the urging of Mrs. Wang. Everyone had their own work, but the third young lady in the mansion didn't even have time to take off her mourning clothes. She disappeared after entering her room.

After the funeral, this thing is not easy to bring back to the mansion. Recently, the mansion has been very chaotic. A servant who noticed it told Lai Ma Ma about this. She didn't have the energy to manage such a small matter, so she only sent a maid to ask.

"Miss San, please give me the clothes. We will take them to burn together later."

"My young lady knows. You guys go and do your own things first. I will send them to you later."

After sending away the servants outside the door, Shishu hurriedly walked to the inner room and came to Tanchun.

The third young lady of Rongguo Mansion was still staring at a diamond-shaped mirror. I don't know what she was thinking about, and her face was depressed from time to time.

Cui Mo was the second maid in Tanchun's room. On weekdays, she would listen to Tanchun and Shishu.

Seeing that the two people who usually make decisions fell into silence. She was also anxious for a moment and said, "Miss, Sister Shishu, why don't you say anything? So are we going or not?"

Noticing that Tanchun had not responded yet, Shishu waved her hand to Cui Mo, "You go and pack Miss's things first."

After calling Cui Mo away, Shishu stood beside Tanchun and called softly, "Miss."

"Ah?" Tanchun was finally awakened by her call and saw Shishu's worried look.

She showed a stubborn smile, stood up reluctantly, and looked around the boudoir where she lived.

"Miss, are you reluctant to leave?"

"No, I'm not reluctant." Tanchun shook her head, and the expression on her face gradually turned decisive. She was educated and knew more about the ways of the world.

The foolish behavior of her mother some time ago really sounded a wake-up call for her.

With the death of Jia Mu, the big tree that used to protect them has completely disappeared.

In addition, the family is in a critical situation now, and it is hard to say what crazy things the elders in the family will do.

When the nest is destroyed, how can the eggs remain intact? It would be fine if we were to suffer and die together. I have enjoyed the wealth of my family for so many years, but I have only one life given by my parents, so I should go through the hardships together.

But if someone treats me as a piece of business and marries me to a place where people cannot see me, it would be better to die.

How close is my relationship with Sister Lin? How dare they set their sights on my cousin's husband? ?

Tanchun's character is the strongest. When Lady Jia was alive, she often boasted that she was the most heroic girl in the mansion.

After being tormented by Aunt Zhao, her mind was slightly depressed, and she immediately had a stronger desire to survive.

"Miss, don't you really want to think about it? If you tell the second wife about this, who knows..." After all, it is a big deal, and the secretary couldn't help but persuade her again.

Once you escape, there will be no turning back. It sounds good to say that you are a lonely child in the world and floating in the wind.

Mrs. Wang? How could Tanchun not have thought of her? But what's the point of thinking of her? Even her own mother is no better than this, how can she expect a mother who cares about her legitimate son?

"It's better to rely on yourself than on others." Tanchun showed a slightly sad smile, "Even if there are thousands of difficulties, I have to fight with my own hands. Shishu, do you still remember the cousin of Bao Saozi's family?"

Shishu thought for a long time before vaguely remembering such a person. "Is it Bao... Bao... Miss Baoqin?"

As the name of the person was called out, Xue Baoqin's appearance became clearer and clearer in Shishu's mind.

Shishu didn't have much contact with Xue Baoqin, and his only impression was that he liked to wear men's clothes. However, she was born with an unparalleled beauty that even her daughter’s family will remember deeply after seeing her.

"Back then, she once advised Sister Bao that farmers in the countryside should work hard to make progress, display their lifelong ambitions, and seek a higher and higher place to stretch their backs. After all, we are all human beings, but we have to be compared with men."

Tan Chun became more determined as he spoke, and there was no trace of hesitation or hesitation in his heroic brows.

She continued in a deep voice, "I don't want to make a big deal like Sister Baoqin. I just hope that I can make my own decisions in the rest of my life."

Seeing that Tan Chun could not be persuaded, Shishu had no choice but to sigh silently and tidy up his clothes with Cui Mo.

Tanchun looked around and noticed that the two maids were packing their luggage. He couldn't help but be moved and said: "You two..."

The servant shook his head and said resolutely: "There is no reason why the young lady has left and the maid can still stay in the house to enjoy the blessings."

"That's right," Cui Mo said, "No matter where the lady goes, Cui Mo will follow her."

Tanchun saw the two people's determination and stopped trying to persuade them. If he escapes for no reason, the two of them will suffer if they are left behind. It is better to take them with them so that they can take care of each other.

"Shi Shu, Cui Mo, even if there are dragons and tigers circling outside, the three of us have to go out and have a try."

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The Jia Mansion has indeed been very busy recently, and what's even more troublesome is that there is also disorder in this chaos. Everyone is worried that the Jia family's big tree is coming, and everyone is somewhat lucky and reluctant to part with the ship of wealth that they worked so hard to get.

Jia Tanchun and the other two men disguised themselves and were quietly walking towards the back door. On the way, the three of them, the master and the servant, suddenly heard the servants in the house exclaiming: Someone has hanged himself, someone has hanged himself.

Like a gust of wind, the maids and servants from all over the back house rushed towards the direction of Rongqing Hall.

Tanchun, who was hiding behind the rockery, looked at it quietly and couldn't help but feel strange. Grandma has passed away, who would hang herself in Rongqing Hall?

But with this incident, it would be difficult for the three of them to bump into a few servants guarding the courtyard on their way to the back door.

After passing several courtyards along the way, the three of them, who were still secretly rejoicing, bumped into a crying person at the pavilion.

"It's Miss Xiangyun." The clerk had a sharp eye and recognized Shi Xiangyun just by looking at her figure.

"Why don't we wait until she leaves before we move." Cuimo suggested to his young lady.

This is the only way to get to the back door, and now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I really wait for the servants in each house to come back for the ladies. When the house is closed, I will continue to be a rich third lady and listen to others. ?

Tanchun immediately came up with a decision, and she generously carried the two maids forward. Rushing all the way to the pavilion, before Tanchun could speak, Shi Xiangyun was already shocked by their dressing up.

We all grew up together, but Shi Xiangyun couldn't remember when Tanchun fell in love with men's clothing.

Looking behind the three of them, they all carried a small baggage. Shi Xiangyun immediately understood and exclaimed: "Sister Tanchun..."

"Shh." Tanchun put his index finger between his mouth. After Shi Xiangyun covered her mouth, she said, "Since my sister has guessed correctly, can you help me hide it for once?"

Shi Xiangyun immediately asked: "Where does the third sister want to go?"

"The world is so big, there is always a place I can go to." Tan Chun said these empty words. There was nothing she could do, she was really worried that Jia Zheng would send someone to look for her afterwards.

"What was Sister Yun crying just now?"

When Tan Chun asked, it just touched Shi Xiangyun's sadness. Before Jia's mother died, she asked for a way out of the palace. The elders such as Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang didn't say anything, but the servants in the mansion had already made idle remarks.

It is said that Shi Xiangyun was a broom star who killed his parents when he was a child. When he grew up, the old lady took good care of him and wiped out all the wealth in our family.

The key is that the Jia family has to sell their few favors to rescue her, a useless girl.

This time Jia's mother passed away, and Shi Xiangyun knew that he would not have many happy birthdays in Jia's family. It is sadness that comes from the heart. Sitting in the pavilion, I feel sorry for myself and lament the difficulty of life's destiny.

"I was just... thinking about the old lady." Shi Xiangyun sobbed and lowered his head.

Tanchun was also aware of the situation of the other party. They were both in the end of the world. Even if she could not protect herself, she still advised Shi Xiangyun: "As a person, you have to look forward. If your surname is not Jia, my father and the others will definitely settle you down."

"Why did the third sister leave again?" Shi Xiangyun suddenly asked.

Tanchun smiled sadly and murmured: "They have too many people to settle, so they probably don't have much thought to focus on a concubine."

Then he said: "Sister Yun, because of the friendship between you and me since we were young, let's hide this for my sister this time."

Shi Xiangyun asked, "Sister, do you believe in me like this?"

"I believe you." Tan Chun nodded neatly. She knew that Sister Yun was outspoken and most chivalrous.

"Then sister, why don't you take me on the road with you?" Shi Xiangyun opened his red eyes and stared blankly at the shocked Tanchun and the others.

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When Chen Heng returned to Jia Mansion, he heard the news that Yuanyang attempted to hang himself and was rescued.

At that time, Jia Min was going to Rongqing Hall to collect Jia Mu's old belongings. He happened to see this silly maid looking for suicide and quickly sent someone to rescue her.

When he followed Jia Zheng to Rongqing Hall, Chen Heng happened to bump into the trembling Daiyu. He didn't even care to say anything, he stepped forward and hugged his first wife into his arms, whispering comfort.

Daiyu was unlucky. When Jia Min came to Rongqing Hall, he happened to take her with him. Seeing a big living person struggling and jumping under the beam, Daiyu's spirit should not be frightened.

As soon as the backbone came back, the two wives of King Xing were busy talking about the mandarin ducks. Jia Zheng sighed: "After all, she is a thoughtful person, and it is not in vain for the old lady to love her."

The person was rescued by Jia Min, and she was Jia's mother's only daughter. Hearing what her second brother said, she hurriedly said: "Although she was determined to go to my mother's side to perform some duties. But when my mother passed away, she often lamented that our family did not have enough merit. Saving one life is worth countless merits. She Since you have this thought, the second brother should give it some advice."

"How can I persuade her?" Jia Zheng was about to wave his hand, but Jia Min was waiting for his words and said directly, "Since the second brother can't control it, leave it to me."

Jia Min finally understood that among the people in front of her, the only one who really cared about Jia Mu was Yuanyang. After all, she was someone close to Jia Mu. If she really wanted to leave like this, it would be hard to explain to her deceased mother.

He is just a servant, and his sister wants to ask for it, so Jia Zheng naturally has no reason to refuse.

Jia Min didn't talk nonsense. He just called the servants from home and asked the grandmothers to take good care of the mandarin ducks.

The next thing to discuss is Jia Mu's dowry. It's a lot of money and a lot of people are worried about it.

Jia Zhengcai raised this matter in front of everyone, and Jia She and Jia Zhen leaned forward impatiently.

Jia Min watched the quarrel between her eldest brother and her second brother, and became angrier as she watched. If she hadn't been worried that her late mother's mourning period was not over, she would have wanted to point at her two brothers and scold them.

Even though she had the heart to be patient, in the end she couldn't stand it anymore and had to take her family back home.

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Late at night, Chen Heng was still coaxing his wife and children to sleep in bed. Suddenly he heard someone from his family coming to look for him. Daiyu had been tired for days and was sleeping in a daze. Chen Heng had no choice but to tell her to sleep peacefully, and he put on a single coat and went out.

As soon as he met the servant, he was led all the way to the brightly lit hall. Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, who had already fallen asleep, were awakened by Baoyu's sudden visit.

The three of them sat down. When the elders heard that Baoyu said that Tanchun and Xiangyun were missing, they were frightened out of their wits.

"Is this how you run the house? The two living people disappeared at home, and you didn't remember them until midnight?" Jia Min, who couldn't help but hold her forehead, almost fainted from the Jia family's anger.

After being angry with the elders of the Jia family, they couldn't help but blame the two juniors. What time is it now, and what kind of trouble is there?

Thinking about the temperament of these two people, Jia Min turned around and asked Baoyupan who came to inquire about the news: "What did your parents say to them? That's why they were forced out of the house!"

How could Baoyu know the inside story? He just shook his head in confusion.

Lin Ruhai knew that the situation was urgent, so he directly called someone to get the official robe, and said to Jia Min: "Don't worry, I'll go to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Department to find out first."

After all, it was related to the reputation of his daughter's family. Chen Heng immediately suggested: "This matter should not be kept public. Father-in-law, you have a high position and it is not appropriate to act rashly. Let me ask Mr. Lu of Jinyi Mansion."

Lin Ruhai thought about it and knew that what Chen Heng said was reasonable, so he quickly agreed.

After Chen Heng put on his official seal and waist badge, Jia Min had already asked his servants to prepare the carriage for travel.

The Yamen of Jinyi Mansion is located at the West Palace Gate, which is not the same place as Qipan Street where Liubu is located.

It was also the first time for Chen Heng to come here, and he was lucky. Lu Yingxiong happened to be on duty at the Yamen tonight.

I bothered the petty official standing guard at the door to go in and report. Soon, Lu Yingxiong came out to greet him in person wearing neat official robes.

"Mr. Chen, there are times when you are not welcome from afar, and there are times when you are far away." Lu Yingxiong said to Chen Heng while cupping his hands.

"You fools, please watch carefully, open your eyes, and recognize good people. From now on, when Mr. Chen comes to visit, whether I am here or not, I will first invite you to the hall to entertain him well."

At this critical moment, Chen Heng couldn't care less about Lao Lu's polite words. He hurriedly pulled Lu Ying through the gate, stood at the corner and began to explain his purpose.

What a coincidence, Lu Yingxiong really knew the whereabouts of Jia Tanchun and Shi Xiangyun.

"Mr. Chen, what kind of friendship do we have? I won't hide it from you. They just walked out of the back door and my son was already following them."

Lu Yingxiong winked at Chen Heng, the meaning of which went without saying clearly.

The Jinyi Mansion paid such close attention to the Jia family. It seemed that Li Zhi was determined to rectify the Jia family.

"Then where are the two of them now?" Chen Heng asked urgently.

"I will live in the inn in Lijia Village on the eastern outskirts of the city. Don't worry, Mr. Chen, they are your relatives. I have asked my sons to guard them secretly, so there will definitely be no danger."

After hearing what Lu Yingxiong said, Chen Heng breathed a sigh of relief and said repeatedly: "I will not thank you for your kindness, but I also ask Mr. Lu to pay me my respects."

"I can't help it." Lu Yingxiong quickly supported Chen Heng with his hands and said with a smile, "Old Lu thinks that after being promoted, Mr. Chen and I have become estranged."

The other party showed his goodwill several times, and now he was of great help. Chen Heng also had to change his words: "I'm just worried that I'm trying to catch up to Brother Lu."

"Hahahahaha, what is the point of trying to reach high and not to reach high? A friend in need is a friend indeed, and a friend from the humble is a true friend. Master Chen does not dislike Lao Lu's vulgarity..."

After receiving Chen Heng's response, Lu Yingxiong smiled heartily, "But there is one thing, brother Chen, don't think that Lao Lu can't say it well."

To be able to call Chen Chixing a brother one day made Brother Lu Ying tremble in his heart, and a strange excitement flashed through his heart.

Knowing that the other party had something to say, Chen Heng hurriedly responded under the lamp: "Brother Lu, just say it."

Seeing that Chen Heng was not annoyed by the name, Lu Yingxiong looked even more excited and said hurriedly: "In my opinion, their escape is a good thing for them."

Chen Heng vaguely guessed something and asked: "What do you mean, Brother Lu?"

"In two hours, we will go to Ningguo Mansion to arrest people." Lu Yingxiong raised his head slightly, and under the light of the lantern on the top, he showed a slightly fierce smile.