Chapter 4: To fully indulge in the act of enjoying food and drink without expense

The little transparent is just a little transparent, and the maids and servants encountered on the road do not even glance at him, let alone make way or greet him

Both are sons of the public office, both are ranked third, but their circumstances are much worse than his

However, Jia Cong's own situation is not very good

At this time, Lin Ruhai held an important position, possessing both wealth and power, and was a trusted confidant of the former emperor, making him a definite potential asset in the officialdom. Only a fool would deliberately target his legitimate daughter at such a moment

Nurse Li was quick and efficient, changing Jia Cong's clothes in just a few moments, and said with annoyance: "Third Young Master, you are indeed my own charge, you know!"

Jia Cong, the illegitimate son of Jia She, a first-class general of the Rongguo Mansion, is commonly referred to as 'Master Cong'.

The coarse and boisterous voice of a middle-aged woman startled Chen Ying, who had just arrived through the burning gas.

He quietly slipped into the garden to aid digestion, strolling rhythmically while carefully attempting to circulate his vital energy and blood, thereby accelerating the digestion and absorption of food

The practice of catering to the powerful and flattering the influential may be found everywhere, yet none can compare to the starkness of the inner residence of the Rongguo Mansion.

No, no, no, I will do it myself, I will do it myself

Indeed, he has traversed into the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber," inhabiting the body of the inconspicuous Jia Cong, who is described as having "black eyebrows and a dark mouth." (From now on, he shall be referred to by the name Jia Cong)

Even if a problem truly arises, the worst that can happen is returning to the world where the Northern Town Public Office is located. With a fallback option, one naturally has the courage to attempt it

Madam, Mr. Cong has arrived

It is uncertain how he has been raised, but at the age of seven, Jia Cong's constitution is somewhat weak, making it temporarily unsuitable for him to engage in basic training through horse-riding. Such actions would also seem somewhat abrupt. It is better to first properly condition his body, focusing on exercises that promote the circulation of breath and vital energy.

The current situation is different; it is not advisable to act too abruptly in the First-Class General's residence, but it is worth a try

Understood, Li Ma, I will go to Madam now

Indeed, it is quite impolite, showing no regard for face at all

It is quite frustrating that in order to get an extra meal, one must offer money to the cook, and his rations are strictly monitored by the wet nurse, Li, making it impossible to spend on improving the quality of the food.

Oh my third young master, you are being so pretentious!

After taking a stroll, it was evident that the method he devised for breathing and circulating energy was quite effective, as the pastries in his stomach had nearly been digested, and he surprisingly felt a bit hungry

Your mother ... ...

The Rongqing Hall, where the elderly lady resides, is the true core of the Rongguo Mansion. At this moment, Jia Cong does not even have the qualification to enter, let alone the ability to go and observe the commotion.

From this, it is actually quite easy to discern the issues of Rongguo Mansion

Jia Cong was not polite either, directly calling over the second-class maid beside him, asking her to bring some food, as his stomach timely let out a couple of growls

Running a short distance, I was already out of breath and drenched in sweat after less than 1 mile. My physical condition is indeed not very good; it seems I need to start exercising as soon as possible

The residence of the first-class general is not large, yet it contains quite a number of rooms, primarily occupied by the concubines of the inexpensive son, Jia She, leaving little space for greenery.

A middle-aged woman, dressed in a manner that could not be considered bright but was nonetheless tidy, approached directly. It was Li, the wet nurse of Jia Cong, who lifted the quilt and was about to pull someone out.

Is this disorderly conduct still befitting of a first-class general's residence

"Young Master, please get up quickly. Today is the important day for Miss Biao's arrival. The Madam has already given notice early, so it would be best for you to hurry over!"

This is a training method he developed by combining the foundational exercises of Qi practitioners, integrating the principles of Qi and blood circulation, along with several basic breathing techniques, which took him nearly a year to refine

Stop and look towards the exquisite and compact courtyard, the gaze suddenly becomes resolute: It seems that in the future, I will have to shamelessly come here more often to enjoy food and drinks...

At the entrance of the main house, I happened to encounter Madam Xing's trusted aide, Wang Shanbao, and hurriedly greeted him.

Although Lady Wang and Wang Xifeng engaged in some minor schemes, it is not advisable to go too far in their actions

Jia Cong entered, and he greeted with utmost propriety, without any deviation. These wet nurses, the Li family, have certainly provided ample instruction, and it is not as lamentable as some redology scholars have analyzed.

In simple memories, the food and clothing were quite ordinary, and there was hardly any money in hand. It stands to reason that even if he were merely an illegitimate son of no significant status, he should not be in such a miserable state

The combination of breathing exercises with ordinary movements, though inconspicuous, can strengthen the body from the inside out, making it quite suitable for his environment in the Northern Town Public Office

Tsk tsk

Jia Cong dashed away in a flash, following the simple scenes in his memory, and ran straight to the courtyard of his biological mother, Lady Xing.

When Lin Daiyu first visited, she was undoubtedly treated as an esteemed guest

As for Lin Daiyu, who came to visit today, he has no thoughts at all

Madam Xing's attitude was indifferent; after giving a few instructions, she left Wang Shanbao's house, accompanied by two maids.

The cuisine of the Red Mansion is quite famous, yet it has no connection whatsoever with Jia Cong

Today, the young lady will enter the door and will soon come to the main room to meet you, my lord. Please stay in the main room and do not go anywhere else

Do not talk about how the General's Mansion was formed by enclosing a courtyard from the Rongguo Mansion. If we are to discuss legal principles, the General's Mansion should actually be considered the core of the Rongguo Duke's residence, so there is no need to mention this.

In terms of his situation, it is quite similar in both the Rongguo Mansion and the Zhenbei Duke's Mansion. However, the Zhenbei Duke's Mansion is strictly governed by rules; regardless of the thoughts of the servants, their outward respect is impeccable. In contrast, the atmosphere in the Rongguo Mansion is rather...

In my memory, Jia Cong resided in a secluded courtyard of the First-Class General's residence, which was quite nice

Jia Cong had a face full of frustration; he originally intended to leap away in a flash, but his untrained seven-year-old body did not obey his commands, ultimately leading him to fall into the clutches of the wet nurse in despair.

I have just been too afraid to try; if something goes wrong, it would not be a joke.

Sister, is there anything to eat? I haven't had my meal yet

Even so, the entire main hall of the general's residence is still arranged in an exquisite, compact, and uniquely crafted manner, clearly reflecting the effort that has been put into it

In his memory, he mostly ate from a communal pot. Due to his young age, each meal consisted of a small bowl of tofu, a small bowl of vegetables, a small bowl of steamed eggs, and a small bowl of rice, and often he could not finish it, resulting in waste

In the next moment, the host's simple memories surged to the forefront of their mind, involuntarily revealing a faint smile

Third Young Master, it is time to get up

Greetings to the lady

The few maids left in the main hall were amused to the point of giggling, yet they did not truly disregard Jia Cong's demands; if he were to throw a tantrum, it would be unbearable for them

"Young Master San, wait for me..."

Madam Xing's main room, Wang Shanbao's family came in to remind her

In the current context of Jia Cong, this amount of substance is only sufficient to fill the gaps between teeth; the key issue is that there is not enough oil, the nutrition is insufficient, and the flavor is mediocre, having no relation to gourmet food

Of course, it is best to succeed in one go; without accumulating enough fortune for crossing over, forcibly returning could lead to unforeseen consequences.

After consuming three plates of exquisite pastries in one go, I finally let out a satisfied burp and stepped out, completely indifferent to the astonished expressions of the maids in the house