"Yes! Master!"
Seeing that He Tiantian had closed her eyes and was no longer taking care of herself, the servant who announced the funeral responded respectfully, carefully picked up the list, and bowed out.
The footsteps gradually faded away until they disappeared.
He Tiantian then opened her eyes, looked at the empty door, and sighed inaudibly.
Qin Keqing died, and the ending drama of the Jia family officially began.
There was no need to save this ship that was destined to sink.
The main plot of Red Mansion was originally the rise and fall of the four major families represented by the Jia family.
If He Tiantian travels back to the original work, then even if she is reborn as Jia Daihua or Jia Daishan, she cannot change the fate of the Jia family.
Fortunately, this is a fanfic, and there is a male protagonist who is determined to be independent and self-reliant.
It can change the fate of certain families, and even promote the process of history.
Ahem, just don’t take too big a step. All changes must be within the original framework of the Red Mansion.
However, even if it can be changed, He Tiantian will not really save everyone.
If it cannot be destroyed, it cannot be established. The Jia family is rotten from the root. If you want to be reborn, you must give up something!
He Tiantian probably had a plan, and she was not in a hurry to get involved in Ningguo Mansion.
Qin Keqing is dead, and Jia Zhen's bold behavior has aroused the eyes of the royal family. He can let him do whatever he wants regarding the subsequent funeral.
The grandpa "Jia Jing" expressed his unwillingness to return to the mortal world and delay his own promotion. Jia Zhen understood her father's attitude.
So, he started to play wildly and made the funeral of Qin Keqing's great-great-grandson daughter-in-law extremely luxurious and grand.
The entire capital city was alarmed, and it was lively for seventy-seven forty-nine days.
Of course, when Jia Zhen was busy organizing funeral arrangements, she did not forget her father's instructions.
He directly handed Lai Sheng the list of medicinal materials that the boy had brought back, and told him to prepare everything the master wanted no matter what.
Lai Sheng knew that it was "Jia Jing" who sent him, so he didn't dare to delay. He said that he had just finished printing the "Yin Predator" requested for his grandfather's birthday a few days ago, and now he wanted to get some medicinal materials for this living ancestor.
"...Does this old man really want to refine those pills?"
Lai Sheng carried the list of medicinal materials and did not dare to leave the errands to the people below him. He actually went to the major pharmacies in the capital to search for them.
Some medicinal materials are quite normal, they are nothing more than Ganoderma lucidum, Polygonum multiflorum, ginseng and the like.
At most, the master's requirements are high, and it must be more than five hundred years old.
Although it costs some money, you can still get it.
But some medicinal materials are really weird, and even the medicine shop owner has never heard of them. There is still a herb collector who often comes to sell medicines, and he vaguely heard them mentioned by his ancestors.
Lai Sheng was already a little tired from running and thought he would not be able to get all the herbs on the list.
When he heard what the medicine farmer said, he didn't hesitate and took out a silver ingot. "Bring me all those dragon blood grasses and silver spotted flowers. I won't be able to treat you badly with money!"
The herb picker happily took the money and ran to the old forest to look for it.
Not to mention, there must be a brave man under the heavy reward. Before Qin Keqing's ultra-high-standard funeral was completed, the herbal collectors had really found all the rare herbs.
Lai Sheng was also generous and gave the remaining money to the medicine seller, and also warned, "If you see those rare medicinal materials in the future, keep them for me first!"
Lai Sheng was able to become the chief steward of Ningguo Mansion not only because he was the son of Grandma Lai and the younger brother of Lai Da, the chief steward of Rongguo Mansion next door, but also because he was smart enough.
Although it was the first time for the master to ask someone to buy medicinal materials, Lai Sheng had a hunch that this kind of thing would definitely happen in the future.
Grandpa's affairs have always been the top priority of the Ningguo Mansion. Only if Xuanzhen Guan is well taken care of, their Grandpa Zhen will be satisfied.
In this way, Lai Sheng, the great butler, can do his job steadily.
"Master, I bought this myself. Have a look. Can it still be used?"
Lai Sheng bought all the medicinal materials, reported back to Jia Zhen, and then personally took the medicinal materials and some food to Xuanzhen Temple.
He Tiantian was still sitting cross-legged. When she heard the sound, she raised her eyelids and looked carefully at the things spread out in front of her.
"Well, not bad! Laiji, you are really capable!"
He Tiantian was satisfied. No matter how greedy and deceitful the Lai family members were, their ability to do things was still pretty good.
"The younger ones don't dare to take the responsibility. Our elders are still thinking about the great master and don't dare to slack off at all!"
As a qualified slave, Lai Sheng knows how to behave.
He did not take credit, but pushed out Jia Zhen, his direct master.
"Brother Zhen, otherwise, I wouldn't trust him with my family!"
He Tiantian maintained the character of the original owner and had to say things that were against her will.
"Okay, just get the medicinal materials. You can go back and don't let your worldly anger offend the gods!"
He Tiantian waved her hands impatiently and began to chase people out.
Lai Sheng and other servants have long been fond of "Jia Jing", a living ancestor who has turned against him like a book.
In fact, to put it bluntly, they, even Jia Zhen, the master of Ningguo Mansion, must be respectful and obedient in front of Jia Jing.
My son is afraid of me, but this is the "fine tradition" of the Jia family!
"Yes, Master! The kids are going down the mountain right now."
Lai Sheng quickly got up and prepared to leave.
At this moment, He Tiantian seemed to have thought of something again, and said quietly, "By the way, although I don't lack people to serve me, I still need an errand boy."
Lai Sheng hurriedly knelt down again and asked tentatively, "Master, can I go back and choose some smart boys to send to you?!"
He Tiantian did not answer Lai Sheng's words, but said to herself: "I remember there are still a few old slaves in the house? That one is so big and loyal, so let's do this. You can give him and his little ones to I’ll deliver it!”
"Jiao Da?" Lai Sheng was stunned for a moment.
Jiao Da is a senior member of the Ningguo Mansion. Back then, he went to war with the ancestors of the Jia family and carried his master back among the dead.
However, after Jia Jing inherited the title, he was determined to become Wu Zhuanwen and did not seem to value an old slave like Jiao Da.
Jia Jing, the old man, despised his loyal servant, and Jia Zhen went even further.
As a result, Jiao Da, an old and loyal servant who once saved the Jia family, ended up having his mouth stuffed with horse dung just because he cried out a few words of grievance.
In the original work, there is no mention of Jiao Da's fate.
But he was able to follow his ancestors to fight, and he was already quite old, at least older than Jia Jing.
And Jia Jing is already over fifty, so Jiao Da is estimated to be in his early sixties.
At such an age, and being stuffed with horse dung in public, I am not sure how embarrassed and angry I am.
In addition, the Jia family has always flattered the superiors and suppressed the inferiors. Jiao Da was so embarrassed that even with seniority, he could only be bullied.
He Tiantian estimated that if she didn't get the person, the old servant might really die.
"Yes, although this old guy has a bad temper, he is still somewhat loyal!"
"The main reason is that he has a rough skin and thick flesh that can withstand being beaten. He can handle all my errands just right!"
He Tiantian said a few words casually.
As a result, the more she said this, the more Lai Sheng muttered - Master, isn't he just reciting sutras and taking elixirs in the Taoist temple? What kind of errands does a thick-skinned old loyal servant need to do? !
However, due to doubts, Lai Sheng did not dare to delay the master's instructions.
Anyway, a Jiao Da would be a hindrance if left in the house, so it would be okay to send it to Xuan Zhen Guan.
For such trivial matters, Lai Sheng doesn't have to report back to Jia Zhen, he can make the decision himself.
He hurriedly responded: "Yes! I will send Jiao Da and his sons over soon!"
After saying this, Lai Sheng carefully looked at He Tiantian's face.
As a result, they found that their grandfather had closed his eyes again, opened and closed his mouth, and continued to recite scriptures.
Seeing this, Lai Sheng didn't dare to disturb him, so he quickly got up quietly, stood on tiptoes, and led a few boys out quietly.
Although there was no need to report back to Jia Zhen about Jiao Da, as an excellent housekeeper, Lai Sheng still took the time to say something to Jia Zhen.
Because Jia Zhen was busy with Qin Keqing's funeral, she had already lost her feet. Fortunately, she asked Mrs. Lian's wife next door to help with the inner house, otherwise he would really be unable to bear it.
Even so, Jia Zhen looked older and more haggard, holding a cane in her hand and walking a little wobbly.
Suddenly hearing that I wanted an old servant in the family, Jia Zhen didn't take it seriously at all. She waved her hand casually and dismissed the matter.
Jia Zhen and Lai Sheng didn't think it was anything, but Jiao Da, who had been lying at home because of shame, anger, and whiplash, heard that the master finally thought of him and wanted to arrange errands for him, so he jumped out of bed.
"Master! I know this, you will never forget me!"
On that day, Jiao Da would stop drinking and have a seizure. Not only did he feel aggrieved, but he also wanted to attract his master's attention.
As a slave, you are afraid of being forgotten by your master.
He was already old, so it didn't matter if he didn't have a good job, but his sons still had no future, so how could he rest assured? !
Now it's better. Not only did the master transfer him to Xuanzhen Temple, he also called several of his sons.
Although he is not working as an errand in the mansion, but being able to stay with the master, then, that is a very promising future.
According to the rules of the Jia family, those who serve in front of elders are more dignified than the young master.
Originally, Lai Sheng wanted to send someone to take the "sick" Jiao Da away. Unexpectedly, when he heard that he had been re-employed, his illness was cured and his injuries no longer hurt, he took his sons and ran away on horseback. Arrive at Xuanzhen Temple.
Lai Sheng;...forget it, let it be!
Without such an old guy in the family who always relies on his old age, he, the housekeeper, can save some trouble.
"coming?"
Seeing Jiao Da who was wiping away tears in excitement, He Tiantian didn't say too many words and said lightly: "Just stay well when you are here."
"By the way, take good care of your health and those of your little ones, and pick up the slack for me!"
His eyes widened, ignoring the raging tears, and asked eagerly: "Master, what do you mean?"
Let the Jia family train their troops again? No more imperial examinations or studies
He Tiantian raised her eyelids and glanced at Jiao Da, "Don't think about it, I have no other ideas. My magic elixir is almost ready, and I need someone to test it."
Jiao Da:...Huh? Try, try the medicine? !
Of course, as a loyal servant who can live with his master through life and death, he will not be too resistant to testing medicine for his little master.
but…
The gap between reality and ideals is too big. I am so worried about performing well and earning a future for myself and my children and grandchildren, but I understand the true purpose of bringing me here, and I feel a little disappointed.
"Don't think I'm harming you! Huh, my magical elixir has taken a thousand years of life, Polygonum multiflorum, and many precious medicinal materials!"
"If you weren't an old man in the house, if you hadn't been kind to the Jia family back then, you wouldn't be able to do things like test medicine!"
"There are a lot of beggars outside, and there are also a lot of farmers and tenant farmers on the village... Huh, you, be content!"
He Tiantian said arrogantly, with the look of giving, as if it was an honor to let Jiao Da test the medicine for him.
Jiao Da: ...Although I was offended again, what I said still made some sense.
In this era, what is in short supply
Of course they are people.
"Thank you, Master, for your kindness. I am very grateful!"
Jiao Da quickly calmed down his emotions, knelt on the ground and kowtowed obediently.
A few days later, Jiao Da, who had already adapted to the Taoist temple with his sons, received the first pill.
It's the size of a dragon's eye, pitch black, but glowing with a little golden light.
It looks pretty good, and has a strong medicinal aroma, but -
Jiao Da is not afraid of death, but he still has a minimum of fear for such unknown things.
"Eat it, this is the elixir that strengthens the body. You, an old guy, went to the battlefield and suffered a lot of injuries."
"This pill is just right for your symptoms, take it quickly!"
He Tiantian deliberately showed an eager expression, her eyes staring at Jiao Da as if she were a guinea pig.
Jiao Da: ... Nothing else, just, I just feel nervous for no reason.
However, after all, Jiao Da is a person who has seen the big world, and has lived and died several times.
His psychological quality is still stronger than ordinary people.
Taking a deep breath, closing his eyes, Jiao Da threw the golden elixir into his mouth.
Well, I was a little choked, but that's understandable. I stuffed such a big pill directly and almost got stuck in my throat.
Jiao Da held his neck and stared for a long time before he slid the pill into his intestines.
"How? But what's the uncomfortable feeling?"
He Tiantian asked eagerly.
Jiao Daba squeaked, feeling it carefully, "I don't feel anything at all!"
No stomachache or any discomfort.
etc!
Jiao Da's face suddenly became a little ugly, and an embarrassed and eager expression appeared on his old face with ravines, "Old slave, old slave wants to pay tribute!"
Come on, before he could apologize to his master, he jumped up, covering his stomach with one hand and his butt with the other, and ran towards the toilet as if he was running for his life.
puff!
Grrrrrr!
A stench came from the toilet, and then it spread out!
Jiao Da almost got pulled off, and when he walked out of the toilet, he was swaying.
He Tiantian deliberately showed an unnatural expression and asked, "Jiao Da, are you okay?"
Jiao Da twitched the corner of his mouth and wanted to reply, "I'm fine, old slave", but his stomach was churning again. He didn't dare to delay, so he hurried back to the toilet...