Entering the twelfth lunar month, it’s time to prepare for the New Year’s rites. This year’s New Year’s rites will be decided by Jia Rong.

Jia Rong was lamenting that time flies by so fast, and the Chinese New Year will be here again in a blink of an eye.

Jia Rong wanted to train Tanchun and Xichun, so he asked them to come together to discuss the value and amount of the new year's gift.

After winter, Jia Baoyu was lazy and didn't like to read. He pestered his ancestors to intercede, so he let his masters rest.

When Jia Baoyu had free time, he pestered Lin Daiyu and had a great time being served by the girls of Rongguo Mansion.

Not to mention playing shuttlecock, I also did a lot of tricks in jumping rubber bands.

Lin Daiyu has no time and rarely enters Ningguo Mansion.

Yingchun knew that he was stupid and couldn't learn, so he didn't come to study and went back to play with Jia Baoyu.

Xichun asked Tanchun: "What's wrong with your face?"

Tanchun didn't say anything, but the girl next to her did.

"This girl was fucked by Aunt Zhao. She went to the girl's yard yesterday and told her a lot."

Xichun shrank back in fear, Aunt Zhao's scolding look was really unpleasant.

When the two of them arrived in front of Jia Rong, they saw the mark on Tan Chun's face.

"What's wrong with my aunt's face?"

Xichun quickly told Jia Rong what happened to Tanchun.

After hearing this, Jia Rong said: "Aunt Tanchun, don't be angry. When you learn the skills and get married in the future, she won't be able to find you."

Touching the top of Tanchun's hair, "Don't worry, I will definitely find you a good family, let you marry and be the head of the family, and you won't be bullied by others."

Tanchun felt aggrieved. It would be nice if someone could protect her like Brother Rong.

"Today we talk about the various clans of the aristocratic families..."

Jia Rong taught them how to identify all the major families in Kyoto and know which ones were related to their own family.

Jia Lian came over with a group of boys.

"Stop working, I have two pieces of bad news to tell you."

He eagerly picked up the teacup and drank water, regardless of whose teacup it was.

Jia Rong asked Yuanyang to take Xichun and Tanchun away, "Second uncle, sit down and talk carefully."

Jia Lian drank a cup of tea and asked, "Do you remember the cow ceremony?"

"Which cow ceremony?"

"Who else could it be, Yuanwai Lang Niuli, a distant relative of the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion?"

Jia Rong remembered, "Does he know about us?"

"This is the bad news I want to tell you. Not only does he know about it, but even the town government also knows about it."

Jia Rong didn't take it seriously, "So what if they know, officialdom is just like that. If you want a good position, everyone relies on their own methods."

"It's so good. The Zhenguo Government is still much better than us. They have told us privately that we should be careful and don't get caught."

Jia Lian often plays with the dandy boys, knowing that the news is fast and the content is rich.

The dandies in Zhenguo's mansion and Jia Lian have become the opposite of each other. They usually talk harshly to each other even if they don't meet each other, but once they meet, they will fight each other.

Jia Lian thought to himself: I'd better stay away from the people in Zhen Guogong's mansion in the future, so as not to get into trouble and burn myself.

"What's the second piece of bad news?"

Jia Lian looked at Jia Rong with pity, "Next spring, the examiner announced that Su Qiong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, is Niu Li's brother."

Jia Rong spit out a sip of tea and said, "I'll go."

"How come Niu Li, a small official, has a minister-level brother?" Jia Rong asked in surprise.

"Su Qiong was the second-place finisher thirteen years ago. Before he passed the exam, he lived in the woodshed with Niu Li.

Later, Niu Li joined the government of Zhenguo and took Su Qiong to eat and live with him. The two of them became brothers."

Jia Lian shook his head and sighed, "If the boy from the Niu family hadn't let it slip, I wouldn't have known about this relationship.

This Su Qiong was transferred back to Kyoto in mid-July. Later, he was favored by the emperor, and he was promoted to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs with only two promotions a year."

"The word came out from the other end, let alone being number one on the list, I'm afraid you won't even be able to pass the examination."

If they want to make a person fail in the exam, they have various methods.

For example, if a person is searched at the door and a note is found in his clothes, he will not be able to take the exam.

Also, if you don’t give me water to grind during the exam, you won’t be able to write an article.

Even if the essay is well written and stained by the examiner, you will still not be able to score points.

Jia Rong fell into deep thought, thinking about how to deal with the other party's difficulties.

Jia Lian asked him, "How about you ask the second master for help?"

Jia Rong shook his head. According to his understanding of the second master, not only would he not help, he would also scold him.

How can a serious person use dirty means to seek benefits?

"This news came from the boy from the Niu family. It's not clear whether it's true or not, and it also depends on Su Qiong's attitude."

Even real brothers are jealous of each other, let alone brothers who are worshippers.

Nowadays, Su Qiong's position is higher than that of Niu Li, and Niu Li needs Su Qiong. If Su Qiong is nostalgic for his old friendship, he might help, but if he doesn't, he won't help.

"I want to meet Su Qiong in person and test his attitude. Only then can I know whether he is doing favors to others or protecting his own safety."

Jia Lian confirmed, "This is easy to handle. I'll find someone to ask him to have dinner at Taibai Tower."

"Then it's Uncle Lao."

Jia Lian waved his hand, "It's a small matter. By the way, why do you have such a big opinion about Jia Yucun?

The second master keeps asking me how things are going and whether my father-in-law can help me. How should I answer?"

"Just say that Uncle Wang can't spare the time and can't handle it for the time being."

Jia Rong stood up and took out a list.

"There are six families here, and I know all about them. They are all kind-hearted families and know how to be grateful.

There are Jinshi in their families, all of whom are minor officials. If you choose one of them to fill the vacancy in Jinling Yingtian Mansion, they will definitely be grateful to you."

Jia Lian was suspicious, "If that's the case, why did you give it to me?"

Jia Rong smiled and said: "They all have children who are classmates with me. I promised them that as long as they get the highest ranking in the Chunwei ranking, I will reward them with this spot."

Jia Lian didn't understand even more, "If that's the case, why did you tell me?"

"We are all a family. If you win over me, I will win over you. Besides, if you want to accomplish this, my second uncle's help is indispensable."

Jia Rong added: "These are all good talents. You choose one for Aunt Yingchun.

When they get into Jinshi and get married, he will be a good helper again."

Those who pass the Juren exam next year will have another three years to pass the Jinshi exam. By the time they pass the exam, they will be at the age to get married during the Spring Festival.

In this way, things will change in the coming spring. You won’t have to marry a wolf in the mountains for five thousand taels of silver, and you won’t have to be tortured to death.

Jia Lian put down the list and said: "My parents are still alive, so it is not my turn to interfere in sister Yingchun's marriage."

"It depends on human effort, and there will be a solution when the time comes."

The Twelve Golden Hairpins in Red Mansions are all so beautiful and touching, but none of them ended well.
Chapter completed!