Chapter 871: Lust is Hard to Refuse

Lady Rongguo Prefecture, Fengjie Courtyard.

Wang Wang Xifeng saw Ping'er's cheeks flushing, her bright eyes staring straight at the gift list, and her expression was quite strange.

She smiled, "Ping'er, what kind of look is that? Did you lose silver or drop your purse? Is there something wrong with this gift list?"

Ping'er suddenly came back to her senses and said, "There's nothing wrong with it. I was just lost in thought. The Xia family's festival gifts are truly decent……"

Although she saw the truth of the matter, even if it weren't for Jia Cong, Wang Wang Xifeng was the person closest to her, but she didn't want to reveal half a word.

Because since Lady Lian Er Ye was exiled to Liaodong, the Second Grandmother had been bringing up the eldest daughter alone, living like a widow, and her life was quite boring.

So she loved to talk and laugh, and loved to watch the excitement even more, and her interest was getting higher and higher. If she knew the truth of the matter—that the Jia Baoyu's wife-to-be actually had such thoughts—the Second Grandmother would definitely be overjoyed and add fuel to the fire……

Coupled with the fact that Lady Lian Er Ye had committed a crime, the Second Aunt had originally thought the Second Prefecture could obtain the title and had often neglected and humiliated the Second Grandmother, so the Second Grandmother bore a grudge.

The two of them had long been at odds. When the Second Aunt came to the Western Prefecture to walk around, the Second Grandmother wished she could take a broom to drive her away, and she didn't treat the Jia Baoyu's wife-to-be well either.

Last time she picked up a purse in the side room, the Second Grandmother couldn't wait for the night to pass before finding an excuse to drive the Jia Baoyu's wife-to-be out of the Western Prefecture. One could see how much she was disgusted by the Second Prefecture.

If she knew that the Second Prefecture's daughter-in-law was doing such outrageous things in private, Ping'er could almost conclude that Wang Wang Xifeng would definitely be overjoyed and add fuel to the fire……

Even if she cared about the Cong Sanye's face, she would likely fear that the world wouldn't be chaotic enough, and would definitely stir up some rumors……

By then, the Second Aunt and Jia Baoyu would lose face, which would be fine, but if such idle talk broke out in the inner courtyard, the Cong Sanye's reputation would also be tarnished.

He was a Hanlin official. Even if he hadn't done anything, the handle would definitely be left behind, which would ruin the Cong Sanye's future.

Ping'er faced Wang Wang Xifeng's probing gaze and naturally didn't dare to reveal half a word, hooking the grandmother's interest, which would definitely ruin things……

Wu'er and Ping'er had been together day and night. Wang Wang Xifeng saw that her expression was wrong, and Wu'er could naturally see it too.

She smiled, "This gift list is so sensible that it actually made you lost in thought. I'll take a look at the rarity too."

Saying this, she took the gift list from her hand and unfolded it without taking it seriously. However, after looking at it twice, she closed the gift list without changing her expression.

She said casually, "The Xia family's etiquette is quite measured. After all, they are also a great family."

Then she put the gift list back on the small table and lowered her head to look at the household account book in her hand, appearing completely normal.

Wang Wang Xifeng didn't notice it for a moment and said to Lin Lin Zhixiao's wife, "This return gift is well-prepared. Just send it to the Xia family like this, and it can be considered as finishing a matter."

Ping'er said, "Cong Sanye asked Second Qing Niangzi to prepare the return gift this morning. I saw the etiquette prepared by Lin Lin Dama.

I'll go back and tell Second Qing Niangzi, so she can have a reference for handling things."

Ping'er had just walked to the door when Wu'er put down the account book in her hand and said, "I'm also tired of sitting. I'll go with you for a trip to move my legs."

Wang Wang Xifeng saw the two of them go out like a gust of wind and couldn't help but scold with a smile, "Two dead girls, you steal away to be lazy when you have time."

She suddenly felt a movement in her heart, feeling that something was wrong, and looked at the gift list on the small table, unable to help but pick it up to flip through.

It was just that Wang Wang Xifeng didn't know the truth, and the Xia young lady's gift list was steady, so she couldn't see any clues at all.

Wang Wang Xifeng muttered to herself, "This gift list doesn't have any weirdness. Why did these two girls rush to see it? It's mysterious and weird……"

……

In the winding corridor of the Lady Rongguo Prefecture's inner courtyard, Ping'er saw that they had left the Fengjie Courtyard and said, "You also saw the impropriety of this gift list."

Wu'er's face was strange, "Cong Sanye didn't come home yesterday. The Eastern Prefecture received the Xia family's gifts. Qingwen said it clearly, and which of us didn't hear it?"

Ping'er said, "This matter can be big or small. This person hasn't entered the family yet, and she is actually doing this kind of thing. It's fortunate that Jia Baoyu moved to the Eastern Road Courtyard.

If he were still staying in the Western Prefecture now, after they got married, they would definitely stir up trouble. By then, everyone would have to lose their face.

This matter must be told to Cong Sanye when there is time, so he can pay more attention in his daily life, so as not to accidentally fall into the trap."

Wu'er held back her laughter and said, "This is not a good thing, so there is no need to tell Cong Sanye. If he doesn't have that intention at all, telling him will only make Cong Sanye feel disgusted for nothing.

If he also has that intention, wouldn't it be stirring up his thoughts? To say that this Jia Baoyu's wife-to-be is also quite handsome……

You are also a shrewd person in the past, so why are you getting more and more muddled now? You must have been tossed hard by Cong Sanye, so you are getting more and more muddled."

Ping'er was teased by Wu'er, her pretty face flushed red, and she said coldly, "Look at your appearance. When did you become a vinegar jar?

A fur lined jacket, not even a stroke of the eight characters, and you are already guarding against Cong Sanye stealing a woman, and you are still putting on airs in front of me, as if you haven't been tossed by Cong Sanye yourself.

That night when I went out to pour water, passing by the main room corridor, I heard you calling……"

Wu'er's face turned red, and she said shamefully, "I'll let you talk nonsense. I definitely won't spare you. I'll tear your mouth apart."

She reached out and grabbed Ping'er's waist. Ping'er laughed and ran away, and Wu'er ran after her with small steps.

Two pretty and slender figures were laughing and playing in the winding corridor, revealing a different kind of spring scenery……

Ping'er ran for a while, panting, and had no strength to run anymore. She smiled, "You are still making trouble here. Be careful of being heard. Won't I beg for mercy?"

Wu'er grabbed her waist and hummed, "I'll spare you this time. Next time I'll go to pour water in the middle of the night, and you be careful of being caught by me."

Ping'er twisted Wu'er with a red face and said, "Actually, you are thinking too much. Last night you went back to sleep, and I talked to Cong Sanye for a while.

Actually, Cong Sanye doesn't look up to Jia Baoyu's wife-to-be. Listening to it, he seems quite disgusted by her, and I don't know the reason.

Cong Sanye also gave that black fox lined jacket to Qingwen casually. If he really had that intention, he would never be so casual."

Wu'er said, "Since it's like this, it's the best. What kind of woman does Cong Sanye not have? Aren't we enough for him to love? Stabbing that hornet's nest and causing trouble will ruin his reputation."

Ping'er held back her laughter and didn't interrupt Wu'er's words.

Wu'er continued, "But there is no need to tell Cong Sanye about this matter specifically. Cong Sanye is such a shrewd figure. Can he not know what we can see?

Saying this is also in vain. Besides, this kind of thing in a big mansion is too taboo. If we really say it, Cong Sanye won't be comfortable, so it's better for everyone to pretend to be muddled.

It's just that Qingwen must be told in private. This girl is a firecracker, so don't let her wear the black fox lined jacket out regardless of anything.

Lest she accidentally provoke idle talk, just let her keep it in the bottom of the box.

Since we have seen the truth, we should just guard against it for Cong Sanye in our daily lives, and don't let the Second Prefecture get involved with Cong Sanye. Do you think this is the reason?"

Ping'er smiled, "Your idea is still steady. We all guard against it for Cong Sanye, and no woman will do. Let Cong Sanye love only you.

Your idea is very meticulous, and it's just a vinegar jar's style and means."

Ping'er ran away with a smile as soon as she finished speaking. By the time Wu'er wanted to chase and hit her, it was already too late……

……

Love Shenjing, outside the Chengdong, firearms workshop.

At dawn this day, many fully loaded carts lined up and drove out of the workshop, escorted by heavy troops of the Forbidden Army, heading toward the Beicheng Gate of the Love Shenjing.

Jia Cong had settled the garrison in the city last night, and Liu Liu Shizhen had also organized the construction equipment, materials, personnel, and inventory of firearms in advance according to his instructions.

After the hour of Chen today, the firearms workshop began to move, and the speed of action could be considered fast.

Even if the details of the workshop's relocation didn't require Jia Cong, the main official of the workshop, to do everything himself.

He still arrived at the workshop early in the morning to supervise the progress of the relocation, until the first batch of gun and cannon equipment was officially loaded and transported.

He watched the convoy head toward the Beicheng Gate, looking at the vast wilderness outside the Chengdong, and the surrounding mountain and river terrain, his brows thoughtful.

Suddenly, he turned his horse's head and ran toward a slope nearby, with more than ten fast horses following closely behind him.

These knights were all wearing the Divine Machine Camp's uniform, and all carried long-barreled firearms on their backs. They were the personal guards Jia Cong had selected from the six thousand elites.

He was about to lead the army on an expedition and had to cultivate capable people. During the march and battle, collecting the situation, transmitting military orders, and protecting his safety were all indispensable.

Among these personal guards, there were several familiar faces who had once gone to Jinling with him to deal with the Jinling Guard Army case, such as Jiang Xiao Liu, Yu Yu Xiuzhu, and others……

These people had followed him to battle in Liaodong and were originally under the command of Wei Yongzhou and Guo Guo Zhigui. They had followed him through several events and were all trustworthy people.

Jia Cong was able to quickly select elites from the Love Shenjing Camp, mostly with their help, so when selecting personal guards, these people naturally had to be recruited.

When the group rushed to the top of the slope, Jia Cong took out the brass telescope and looked around while sitting in the saddle.

Jiang Xiao Liu beside him asked, "Count, is there anything wrong here?"

Jia Cong said, "Building the workshop in the suburbs when we were in the city was because land in the city was expensive, while the suburbs could enclose land, which was convenient for the subsequent expansion of the workshop.

The distance from here to the North Gate and East Gate was moderate, and the surrounding terrain was flat, without obstruction, which was convenient for the fast transportation of carts and horses. Originally, these were all advantages.

But now that the war is here, these have all become shortcomings. Once the war is deadlocked, the suburbs outside the city will inevitably gather refugees from the north.

Once something unpredictable happens, the workshop will be very easily impacted. Even with a thousand Forbidden Army guards, it cannot be foolproof.

Fortunately, before we went on the expedition, we handled the relocation of the workshop, otherwise, leading the army on an expedition would be hard to get rid of worries.

The success or failure of the Divine Machine Camp's expedition depends on the supply of firearms from the workshop……"

As Jia Cong spoke, the telescope in his hand patrolled back and forth, and a gentle slope forest in the east suburb of the city suddenly entered his eyes.

That forest had both scattered spring trees, and in the desolate wilderness outside the city, it appeared unusually lush and green. ===== CHAPTER 872 =====