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Today, the main gate of Ningguo is wide open, and all the way from the main gate to the ceremonial gate, then to the hall, the warm pavilion, the inner hall, the inner three gates, the inner ceremonial gate and the inner gate to the main hall are wide open.
The stairs on both sides were brightly lit with vermilion, it was still noon, and they looked like two golden dragons.
In previous years, all the serious masters of the Jia family and Rongning's second house have come to the palace to pay their respects.
Escorted by Jia Lian, Jia Rong and others.
Although there is a Mr. Jing in the house, Mr. Jing doesn¡¯t care about things. He only wants to be a god and ignores the worldly affairs.
Therefore, it is rare for many Jia clan children to come here to be their "masters", so they let go of Gao Le.
The opportunity is rare, so in addition to the close relatives of Rong Ning's second house, the children of other houses are also willing to come to take advantage of the opportunity, watch the theater and have a good meal.
However, this year, when Jia Cong and Jia Huan walked to the main gate of Ningguo, they saw a group of young gentlemen talking around a man dressed as a butler.
Both of them recognized this person. He was Lai Sheng, also known as Lai Er, the second son of Grandma Lai, the companion of Grandma Jia, the most respectable old woman in the Jia family.
His brother Lai Da is the steward of Rong Mansion, and Lai Sheng is the steward of Ning Mansion.
This shows how powerful the Lai family is in the Jia family.
The arrival of Jia Cong and Jia Huan also attracted everyone's attention.
Standing on the large doorstep is a group of Jia family masters. Regardless of whether they are rich or poor, today, New Year's Eve, they all put on the most decent clothes.
At this moment, they all look like noble gentlemen.
They looked at the two people coming from Congrong Mansion with playful eyes.
Especially many people¡¯s eyes fell on Jia Cong¡¯s obviously ill-fitting, dusty, khaki clothes.
There were a few others who laughed out loud on the spot.
Because of Lai Shengzai, Jia Huan did not dare to have sex with those people. He just made a face at those people, snorted, went up to the high platform and stood aside.
Jia Cong didn¡¯t take it to heart. It¡¯s normal to praise someone who is superior and to criticize someone who is inferior.
His attention was vaguely focused on Lai Sheng.
Jia Cong has met Lai Da, a very steady and shrewd old housekeeper.
He is about the same age as Jia She, but he behaves in a well-behaved and orderly manner.
No matter what it looks like on the inside, at least on the surface, no one can find anything wrong with it.
But this Lai Sheng
The arrogance in him is something you can never see in Lai Da.
And in his eyes, it was obvious that he could not see himself and was arrogant.
Jia Cong had a preliminary understanding of this person¡¯s temperament
"Grandpa Lai, what's wrong this year? We're not allowed to go in and have fun anymore? Although worshiping ancestors in ancestral halls is a close affair between the two governments, we are still the same ancestor after all!"
After everyone casually glanced at Jia Cong, one of them said to Lai Sheng with a smile on his face.
Jia Cong also recognized this person. He was a member of the Liufang family in the north alley, and his name was Jia Chang.
People like Jia Ling and Jia Qin nearby also started making noises.
However, even if they are making noises, they can still open and close their mouths and call them "Grandpa Lai".
It¡¯s the New Year¡¯s Day again, Lai Sheng showed a smile on his face and said in a drawled voice: ¡°I really can¡¯t do anything to you. Could it be that I don¡¯t let you in to eat and drink Gaola?¡±
Jia Qin put on a smile and said: "Grandpa Lai, why didn't you let us in? You didn't even give us any accurate information. We've been standing here for a long time!"
Lai Sheng glanced at Jia Qin, snorted and said, "Why do you have the nerve to mention your ancestors? Have you forgotten what day tomorrow is?"
"Tomorrow is the New Year! Isn't today the last day of the Year of the Rabbit? Tomorrow is the Year of the Dragon!"
¡°Yes, it¡¯s the first day of the Lunar New Year tomorrow!¡±
"The Chinese New Year will be celebrated tomorrow, Grandpa Lai, wish you a happy New Year!"
"Yes, please do your best during the Chinese New Year and let us in!"
Another burst of noisy laughter sounded, but Lai Sheng sneered and said: "Thankfully this is at home. If outsiders find out, why don't you laugh at you for forgetting your ancestors?
??Everyone has forgotten that tomorrow, the first day of the first lunar month, is the birthday of the second old man, which happens to be his 100th birthday!
Even the palace and the Ministry of Rites remember that there are rewards, but you have forgotten"
When everyone heard this, they were silent for a moment, and then looked at each other with disapproval.
The second old man Lai Sheng mentioned was none other than Jia Yuan, the first Duke of Rongguo.
"The reputation is indeed prestigious, and it is indeed the ancestor of everyone.
But no matter how great our ancestors are, they have been dead for decades, and no one here has ever seen them.
Where can I go to the mansion to watch a show, eat wine and have a good time?
Although they are all surnamed Jia, except for the second Rongning mansion, the living conditions in other mansions are mediocre. Even during the Chinese New Year, the food is not that good.
It¡¯s different in Ningguo Mansion.
Jia Ling smiled apologetically and said, "Oh, it's really our fault that we even forgot about this!
"Grandpa Lai is still the most loyal. Grandpa Wei Daojing and Uncle Zhen trust you the most."
But if this is the case, you should let us in
Especially me, I am a recent member of the Rongguo family, and I will go to the ancestral hall to kowtow to my ancestors soon!
As for the rewards from the palace and the Ministry of Rites, Grandpa Shen, Uncle Zhen and the others can just accept them. "
Others, such as Jia Yun and others, started making noises one after another.
Lai Sheng snorted again and said: "Not only the palace and the Ministry of Rites, but also many princes and many princes' mansions will send their clan members to offer incense and celebrate the birthday of the Grand Master today.
In addition, the old Duke of Kongjiayan Shenggong Mansion in Shandong is now meeting in Shenjing.
When the dynasty was first established, all the direct descendants were razed because of the crime of colluding with the Tartars.
It was our second old master who found Mr. Kong¡¯s father in the side lineage and supported him to become the previous generation Yan Shenggong.
Since then, the two families have been friends for almost a hundred years, and they are truly family friends!
With such a great favor, and now it is the 100th birthday of the second old man, do you think the old man can not come?
"It's such a big deal at home, do you think I can let you in and make a mess?" "
Everyone couldn¡¯t help but look at each other when they heard this, but they couldn¡¯t figure it out.
Because he is a distant branch of the Jia family, Jia Rui, who had been standing aside, was also incredulous and said: "Second Uncle Lai, why is there such a big movement, how come there was no news at all before?"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Logically speaking, such a happy event should have been organized two months ago.
??It¡¯s not much different if we don¡¯t talk about family members.
"Even Jinling's hometown should have sent people here. How could such a sudden attack be possible?"
A single Yanshenggong is enough to make the entire family shine.
Lai Sheng laughed and said in an unpredictable voice: "What do you know? Can such a big movement be decided by our family alone?
It was the Supreme Emperor in the palace who remembered that tomorrow is our old man¡¯s 100th birthday, so this morning he announced a grand event.
Not long after the decree was issued, it is extremely busy inside. "
Jia Chang said curiously: "Grandpa Lai, we are very busy inside. You are here"
The corner of Lai Sheng¡¯s mouth twitched and he said: ¡°Brother Xifu is making arrangements inside. This is arranged by the old lady who personally sent a message.
I¡¯m going to prepare to welcome guests here¡
By the way, I heard people say that Mr. Kong likes to test the academic performance of the younger members of the school family the most.
The old Duke of Guo and the Jia family do not regard each other as having different surnames, especially the second master of Xifu.
After the ancestor worship is completed, I might as well give you some pointers. If he is chosen by this old man, he will become famous all over the world!
You are all handsome sons of the clan, don¡¯t be short of breath when the time comes!
If you lose the respect of the gentlemen, the consequences will be disastrous.
I just heard that my son, Mr. Bao Er of Xifu, is studying right now. "
"Oh my God! Is it too late now?"
Jia Ling, who just now boasted of being a recent member of the Rongguo Kingdom, howled miserably.
Jia Rui on the side said with a smile: "What are you afraid of? Brother Ling, you are a close relative of Rongguo, who will not give you face?"
After laughing, he said to Lai Sheng: "Second Uncle Lai, since my family is busy, I'll come back tomorrow to wish you a happy New Year and say goodbye!"
After saying that, he led a group of sad-looking young masters from the Jia family and left in a hurry without looking back.