The Red Mansions

Chapter 1113 Li Wan: How can I persuade him? (1.3 words, please vote for me!)
Ningguo Mansion

Everyone chatted and laughed for a while, finished lunch, and dispersed.

Baochai turned around to the side room, her face still flushed with embarrassment, and said angrily: "This sister Yun is making fun of people."

Bao Qin came with her and said with a smile: "Sister, Sister Yun usually likes to joke."

It's just that the little fat girl's pale face seemed to have a look of sadness.

"I know." Baochai's face, which looked like the petals of a pear blossom, blushed slightly, and her moist almond-shaped eyes were full of joy.

If Sister Yun said she was sister-in-law, she was actually right.

Ying'er smiled and said: "Girl, I am really good at fighting. Not long ago, I won another battle in the northwest."

Sometimes, she had to admire the girl's vision, why she fell in love with Uncle Heng at first glance.

Well, Ying'er actually forgot that Jia Heng was already a general in the Beijing camp, he had a title, and he had already shown his potential to the outside world.

Of course, it cannot be said that Baochai is just a girl who wants to climb a high branch and make the bastard in the wishing pool shake his head.

After all, a slap doesn't make a sound.

Baochai pursed her lips, which were still red, and said softly: "We are talking to ourselves here. We have made great achievements, so please seal them. It is a bit unlikeable. Not to mention the impact on his reputation, outsiders don't know how." Saw it."

If possible, first be granted the title of first-class Duke, and later become a county king...

But her age seems to wait for no one.

Ying'er curled her lips and said, "Young girl is so considerate, and others don't know whether to appreciate her or not."

She felt that neither Miss Lin nor Miss Zhen San might be happy for their girl to take the lead.

Questions should always be dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis.

Baochai frowned and scolded: "Ying'er, don't talk nonsense."

Bao Qin looked at Baochai and said softly: "Brother Heng will not treat my sister poorly."

The two girls from the Xue family are already with Brother Heng, so he should give them a status.

Baochai calmed down and said softly: "I have never thought that he has gone through life and death outside. Even if he has achieved military success, he still has a foothold in the court. For these things about the love between children, he will be laughed at by his colleagues in the court."

Baoqin said in a clear voice: "But my sister has reached the age where she should be married. If she stays in the boudoir all the time, people will laugh at her."

Baochai's face, as white as snow, showed determination, and he said, "It won't be less than a year or two."

If it doesn't work, it won't be too late to wait until he becomes the county king in the future.

But the other protagonist of Chai Dai, Daiyu, returned to the wing, came to the desk, picked up a wool brush, and prepared to write a letter.

Daiyu spread out the letter and wrote with her wrist hanging, her starry eyes gradually lost focus.

She misses him a little.

The attacker brought a cup of brewed tea over and said, "Girl, I'm waiting to be married to you as my royal wife."

Although Qing is Dai Ying and Xi is Chai's deputy, Xi Ren's honor and disgrace are deeply bound to Dai Yu at this moment, and he also protects Dai Yu more in his words.

Daiyu sighed faintly and said: "She and Brother Heng had gotten close early, so it was right for her to have a good relationship first."

Zijuan said: "The girl is right, we are not in a hurry for a year or two."

Daiyu pursed her pink lips and said softly: "Brother Heng has been traveling around the northwest a lot this time, and has experienced many dangers before and after. If he is a meritorious person, he might as well live a safe and happy life."

Zicuckoo said softly: "Young lady is right. The uncle originally said he was going south to play with the sisters, but he didn't expect that there was a war in the northwest. This year, there has only been a war."

Daiyu sighed softly and said: "The newspaper said that it should be able to stop for two years."

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On the other side, Zhen Lan held Zhen Xi's bare hand, returned to the wing where she lived, looked at Zhen Xi, and said softly: "Fourth sister."

Zhen Xi asked in surprise: "Sister, what's wrong?"

Zhen Lan said warmly: "My sister usually helps me talk."

Zhen Xi said: "What does sister want me to say?"

"Okay, don't say anything else." Zhen Lan looked at Zhen Xi, who looked innocent, and said softly: "When will Brother Heng come back to Jiangnan this time?"

Zhen Xi thought for a while and said: "Sister Qin is pregnant in Shenjing. Even though Brother Heng is returning to Beijing as a teacher, he should accompany Sister Qin to give birth first."

Zhen Lan put her arm on her shoulders and nodded: "That's true. I have analyzed the war in the past few days and wanted to discuss it with him."

Zhen Xi's spirit-like eyes flickered non-stop, and she said quietly: "Sister, aren't you tired from thinking about these things every day?"

Zhen Lan snorted softly, with a look of shame and annoyance on her beautiful face, and said, "Why are you tired? I'm not tired."

Zhen Xi's clear eyes flickered and she said softly: "I think Brother Heng might...may like simpler girls."

Zhen Lan raised her eyebrows and looked at Zhen Xi with her clear eyes. She looked at Zhen Xi uncomfortably and said, "Just say you don't?"

Zhen Xi: "..."

Sister, really, does she mean this?All right……

Zhen Lan sneered and said: "Look at who in the house is not thoughtful, even that little sister Yun who looks heartless. Don't look at her stupidly. She doesn't know what she is planning in her heart. I'm afraid she will be in the house." She will play with her brother Heng for the rest of her life."

Zhen Xi: "..."

My sister said this.

It roughly corresponds to the saying that green tea understands green tea best, and women understand women best.

Zhen Xi thought for a while and said, "Sister, Brother Heng doesn't like to be jealous like this."

Zhen Lanming's eyes flashed, she lowered her voice and said: "Of course I know that he doesn't like to be jealous, but if you don't fight for anything, you have nothing. It seems that Master Miaoyu in the nunnery...she is pregnant, right? ?”

Zhen Xi's face changed and she said, "Sister, where did you hear this?"

"The other day I heard from one of Miss Ping's nuns that her family was raising a baby in the house and she didn't know whose child she was pregnant with," Zhen Lan said softly.

Zhen Xi's pretty face turned red and she whispered: "It should be... Brother Heng's child."

Zhen Lan pinched Zhen Xi's cheek and said with a smile, "My sister knows very well."

Brother Heng is merciful in every way, even monks and nuns are spared.

Zhen Xi shyly pushed away Zhen Lan's hand, pursed her pink lips, and said softly: "It's not hard to guess. The Miaoyu from Cuicui'an has always been a good-natured and aloof person. Except for the eldest brother Heng in this house, , who else could she like?"

Zhen Lan couldn't help laughing and said: "My sister hit the nail on the head."

"Brother Heng is unique in the world." Zhen Xi's pretty and petite face was filled with embarrassment and she said softly.

It would be nice if there weren't so many people.

"Of course I know." Zhen Lan said softly, "If she doesn't argue, the child will really spend his whole life in a nunnery. When he gets older, he will know the difficulties."

There are more and more sisters in the house. People's energy is limited, and there will always be times when they can't take care of them. When the time comes, I can be peaceful and take care of myself. Where is the child?

Zhen Xi looked at Zhen Lan, who suddenly became quiet, and her eyes flashed as brightly as a stream. The third sister was probably thinking of some idea of ​​being her only favorite.

While the Zhen sisters were having a private discussion, there was a square courtyard in the southwest corner of Ningguo Mansion, with rockery peaks as a screen in the middle, surrounded by bamboo groves, and a corridor running through the flower room. It was usually quiet and indescribable.

Miaoyu lived here, because the child in her belly was more than two months old. Although she didn't show much pregnancy, Sister Feng still sent a maid to serve her, for fear that something would happen.

Inside the wing—

Miaoyu sat on the bed surrounded by curtains. The bed was covered with thick mattresses. The beauty was wearing a large blue monk's robe. Her black and green hair was tied into a bun. He picked up a Buddhist scripture to read, and his face, as clear as frost and cold jade, showed unspeakable sorrow.

Feeling a little depressed for a while, I got a brocade box from the table and took out several letters, which were all letters written by Jia Heng to Miaoyu in the past.

Miaoyu took a letter and read it carefully. She saw the words as if they had met each other before. It seemed that the young man's handsome features were vaguely appearing in front of her eyes, with a joking smile on her face: "Master..."

For some reason, an indescribable strong longing surged from the nun's heart. Her crystal clear eyes flickered, and under the candlelight, faint tears could be seen.

She is pregnant with her child, when can she see him?
The originally cold-tempered girl now felt a little bit of grievance and resentment in her heart.

At this time, light footsteps came from outside one after another.

"Susu, what's wrong?" Miaoyu quickly took a handkerchief and wiped her eyes, asking softly.

Su Su said: "Girl, Miss Xiuyan is here."

Hearing this, Miaoyu put down her book and quilt, stood up, and went to meet him.

Ever since she got pregnant, Miaoyu has been feeling a little bored. She rarely has anyone to talk to. This is not entirely due to the cold reception from others. The main reason is that Miaoyu has a withdrawn personality and is not usually close to the sisters in the garden.

And recently I became pregnant again, so I was a little worried... Others laughed at me.

Xing Xiuyan and Yingchun are also rare friends.

"You don't have to get up because you are inconvenienced." Xing Xiuyan held a handkerchief, entered the wing accompanied by the maid, and said to Miaoyu

Miaoyu asked: "But what happened in front?"

Suddenly he remembered something and said with a joyful tone: "But his news?"

"I know I can't hide it from your wise eyes." Xing Xiuyan said softly with a rare smile on her quiet and beautiful face.

Miaoyu's beautiful face was filled with hope, and she listened quietly.

Xing Xiuyan said: "It is reported in the newspaper that he won a great victory in Hami. After this war is over, he will return to Beijing and will go south again soon."

Miaoyu said tremblingly: "He's coming back soon?"

Xing Xiuyan comforted her softly: "You don't have to worry every day. Take good care of your baby. After he goes south, he will definitely spend more time with you."

Miaoyu nodded, anticipation welling up in her heart.

Xing Xiuyan said: "Sit down on the bed first. I asked Aunt Cao and Wan Sister-in-law. There are a lot of things to pay attention to during pregnancy."

Miaoyu nodded, half-lying on the bed, and her voice was as clear and sweet as flying springs and flowing jade: "In the past few days, Miss Ping told me some things to pay attention to."

Although she is proficient in Qihuang's techniques, she may not be able to do these.

Xing Xiuyan sat down nearby, looked at the cold-faced nun, and asked, "Have you never thought about returning to the secular world? You were not a monk before, you just practiced with your hair. Now that you have returned to the secular world, others will not say anything."

Miaoyu was silent for a moment, shook her head and said: "I don't know, just let nature take its course."

During these few months of pregnancy, her thoughts began to waver. If this child was born to a nun, what would people think of him when he grew up?
Xing Xiuyan said: "Then wait for him to come back and discuss it with him. This is not a long-term solution."

Neither of them were talkative people, so they talked for a while and then left.

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On the other side, Li Wan returned to the wing, his cheeks were slightly hot, and his mouth felt dry just now.

What is she thinking about?
At this time, Mr. Cao came up and joked with a smile: "Wan'er, one day, he will also be able to grant you a royal title."

Li Wanfang's heart skipped a beat and she said angrily, "Auntie, you're talking nonsense again."

I couldn't help but think of that dream from the past: "Wan'er, I'll give you a royal title in the future."

How could she, a widow, still get a royal decree from him?We can only have this opportunity by waiting for Lan'er to become an official and become a prime minister one day.

Ms. Cao smiled and said, "When you have another son and a half, you may not be able to win his favor."

Li Wan's cheeks turned as red as blood at Cao's words, and he felt his heart pounding. He turned away and said angrily: "Auntie, don't say it. The person who said it is so embarrassed."

What is she giving birth to?
But when I think of the burning feeling in my heart every time we are in love, maybe if this continues, sooner or later I will have a child?

Mrs. Cao came closer and whispered: "Wan'er, how about we discuss it with you?" Li Wan was thinking wildly, and when he heard this, he quickly secretly spat in his heart and asked in a low voice: "Auntie, what's wrong?
Ms. Cao hesitated for a moment and then said hesitantly: "You said those two sisters of yours, I want to marry them to Brother Heng. What do you think?"

Li Wan was surprised and said: "This...is this a concubine?"

Ms. Cao sighed: "Although I am a concubine, it is good to be a concubine for the Duke of the country. When Brother Heng becomes the king of the county in the future, it is always better to have a concubine instead of a concubine."

Li Wan frowned, thought for a moment, and said seriously: "Auntie, father will not agree."

As a heirloom of Confucian classics, Li Shouzhong was responsible for taking care of his two nieces who had lost their father. If he allowed the two little girls to become concubines for others, how would the scholars comment on him?

Of course, if it is Jia Heng...

Well, that’s what the leader said, in principle it’s not allowed.

"Then we have to talk to dad. Besides, they are still young. Even if they are concubines, no, why are they two?" Li Wan didn't react just now. He thought he would choose one from the two, but he was surprised at this moment. said.

Mrs. Cao's face was a little unnatural, and she lowered her voice and said: "It would be nice for both of us to have someone to take care of us. Look, there are not only two sisters in the Zhen family, but also the two sisters from the You family in Dongfu. They are all in pairs. Wen'er and Qier were also bullied."

After hearing this, Li Wan felt that it was both ridiculous and reasonable. He bit his pink lips and whispered: "This... is too much."

People often say that you should be wary of sex when you are young. Although he is as strong as an ox, having so many concubines is probably not good for his body and bones.

Ms. Cao said softly: "Otherwise, I won't be able to compete for favor in the future."

She really thinks that Brother Heng is a good man. He is probably going to be granted the title of Prince of the County in the future. The concubine of the Prince of the County is also a royal wife, although the rank is not high.

Li Wan said softly: "Auntie, he won't keep it."

For some reason, the young woman Hua Xin felt a little unhappy deep down in her heart.

"Then you persuade him and say that Wen'er and Qi'er are as petty and lovely as you." Ms. Cao whispered.

Li Wan: "..."

How to persuade him?Could it be said to him that one person is a master, and three are also...

Well, what was she thinking about with those shameful words?

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While Li Wan and Cao were discussing in private, Sister Feng and Ping'er also returned to their own wing to take a nap.

Sister Feng came to the bed and sat down, sighing: "It's only been a long time, and I'm waiting for the Duke again."

Thinking back to the time I went to Liutiaoer Hutong, who could have imagined that this day would come to pass?
At the beginning, she never thought about being hugged and bullied by her enemy.

Ping'er said softly: "Grandma, do you think I will propose to the palace after I come back?"

Sister Feng shook her head, and Danfeng's eyes flickered as she said, "I don't think it's feasible to grant a marriage or ask for a royal title as a wife."

Ping'er misunderstood for a moment and said: "Miss Bao is not young anymore. If she can be settled through meritorious service this time, it will be nothing."

"That's not it. Let's just say that the princess and the princess are both real wives, and they have just married. Even if she is not a jealous woman, it is unjustifiable to ask Sister Xue to marry her unexpectedly." Sister Feng said in a charming voice.

Hearing this, Ping'er was surprised and asked, "What does grandma mean?"

Sister Feng had a bright smile on her pretty face, and said in an incomprehensible tone: "I'm afraid there are still twists and turns in the marriage. Do you know what my concubine said when the marriage was granted in the palace?"

Ping'er's expression turned strange, and he said angrily: "Grandma, we are all relatives, how can we make fun of her?"

Sister Feng smiled and said: "It's not a joke, it's just that the calculation is so loud, but things in the world may not be so satisfactory."

Ping'er didn't answer this and asked instead: "Grandma, Miaoyu's mother has been suffering from severe morning sickness recently. She usually eats a light diet, so I'm worried... don't affect the child in her belly."

"Please advise her more. When that enemy comes back, she will definitely ask questions. Miaoyu is very delicate now. If she doesn't want to give birth to a young prince, even if she is a girl, she is very precious." Sister Feng said seriously. .

As she said that, Danfeng's eyes dimmed slightly and she sighed quietly in her heart. If only she could...

You can stay tied to that person for the rest of your life.

Instead of being bullied and abused by her enemy as a plaything, although she was... not annoyed.

Anyway, you have to tie him up.

In fact, Sister Feng is not stupid at all. In other words, she has the faint intuition of a strong woman. She knows that Jia Heng still desires her more than she loves her, and she is more greedy for her body. She may get tired of playing with her at some point.

Ping'er nodded and said in a low voice: "Grandma said that I should try to persuade her more."

After that, the master and servant said nothing more.

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In the Zhen House a few streets away from Ningguo Mansion in Jinling——

The front and rear courtyards are covered with trees. Between the eaves and brackets, there is a calm lake. When the breeze blows, the withered lotus leaves in the pond sway gently, and a few swimming fish scatter below.

In the backyard hall, the furnishings are luxurious and the windows are bright and clean.

Zhen Qing was dressed in a vermilion dress, and her round, crisp millstone fell on an Arhat bed. She was talking to Zhen Xue. A candle was lit in the room, dispersing the dim sight of the long-lasting rain in the south of the Yangtze River.

As time passed, Zhen Qing also reached the stage of giving birth. Fortunately, she had experience, so she didn't worry too much about difficult labor.

Zhen Xue's face on the side also became plump. She was already gentle and pleasant, but now she is pregnant, and she has become more attractive as a good wife and loving mother.

"Princess, today's newspaper." At this time, a tall female official with a bright face came in from the outside, holding a newspaper in her hand.

Zhen Qing didn't rush to say hello, she just touched her bulging belly with her bare hands and said in a lazy tone: "Is there a war in the northwest?"

Although Di Bao published a lot of news, not every piece of news was worthy of Zhen Qing's attention. In the past half month, Zhen Qing had only paid special attention to the war in the northwest.

"There are some today. Duke Wei defeated the Junggars in the northwest and sent troops to the imperial court to return to the capital. The imperial court issued an edict to comply."

As soon as these words came out, Zhen Qing, who originally squinted her eyes and didn't care much, suddenly opened her eyes and said, "Bring it over and let me take a look."

The personal female officer handed over the newspaper in her hand.

Zhen Qing read it, and her hands began to tremble.

That bastard won another victory?Is the class teacher going back to Beijing soon?
Zhen Xue also cast her gaze and said softly: "Sister, what did the newspaper say?"

Zhen Qing smiled and said, "Sister, let's see for yourself."

With that said, he handed over the residence report.

Zhen Xue took the newspaper, her eyelashes trembled, and she quickly lowered her eyes to read.

Shui Xinnuo said: "Auntie, mother, godfather won the battle again?"

Zhen Xue smiled and said, "Yes, your godfather has won another victory."

"Is your godfather coming back soon?" Shui Xin said in a sweet voice with a smile on her face.

Zhen Qing chuckled and said, "Xinxin, it won't be long."

She should have given birth in half a month or a month. If that bastard was faster, he should be able to catch up?
Well, no, there is a Qin family in the capital who is also pregnant and expecting a baby, so she is probably taking care of him closely.

Zhen Xue said with emotion: "Ziyu's battle was not easy before and after."

"No, at the beginning we only brought [-] soldiers and horses from the capital camp, and when we were defeated in Nan'an, we won many battles." Zhen Qing said.

Compared to Nan'an and the others, Zi Yu is truly a rare famous general in the world. There is no such powerful person even in the history of Qing Dynasty.

The thought of giving birth to a child like this...

At this moment, not only Zhen Qing was sighing, but the Nanjing yamen in Jinling City also received the news that the imperial army was playing a triumphant song in the northwest.

Liangjiang Governor's Yamen, in the study

After reading the newspaper in his hand, Gao Zhongping showed excitement on his resolute face, and said to Wu Xiancheng, the general judge on the side: "The Duke of Wei defeated the Junggar cavalry in the northwest and won a great victory. From then on, the Seven Guards of Guanxi were as secure as a rock, and Jiangnan The new law is just around the corner.”

This is the hero of the general and the leader of the country.

Kuang Shouzheng smiled and said: "Dong Weng, in the past few days, all the prefectures and counties in Jiangsu have also cooperated and have cleared the land in Suzhou Prefecture."

Gao Zhongping nodded and said coldly: "These people just don't shed tears when they see the coffin. This is because they learned that the imperial court has resolved the military affairs in the northwest and are starting to act according to the prevailing situation."

At this moment, the doorman outside reported: "Master Zitai, His Royal Highness the King of Chu is outside asking to see Zitai."

Hearing this, Gao Zhongping stood up and said, "Follow me to greet me."

When Gao Zhongping was in Qiandi, he taught the young King of Chu for a period of time.

Gao Zhongping came out of the hall, looked at the young man with an imposing figure, bowed his hands and said, "I have seen the prince."

King Chu quickly stepped forward to help him and said, "Mr. Gao has broken the little king."

Gao Zhongping said: "I don't know why the prince is here?"

The King of Chu smiled and said: "I just had dinner at Dejia Restaurant and met a doctor from the Ministry of War. He said that the imperial court had recently come to report that Duke Wei had won a great victory in Hami City and defeated Junggar."

Gao Zhongping said: Duke Wei won a great victory in Hami City, and the results were brilliant. At this point, the war in the northwest is over, and the court can rest and recuperate. "

Since the 16th year of Chongping, the war has never stopped.

The King of Chu nodded and said with emotion: "Ziyu leads the army with great success."

He followed the advice of his staff and wanted to get a share of the new law. Although he might have offended the Jiangnan gentry, Gao Zhongping and Jia Ziyu had offended everyone, so he now helped promote the new law.

Gao Zhongping said: "Your Highness, this is not the place to talk. Please go into the hall to talk."

The King of Chu nodded and followed Gao Zhongping into the hall. The two of them took their seats as guest and host, and the servants served tea.

The King of Chu was surprised and said: "I don't know how the four new laws will be promoted in the south of the Yangtze River. Xiao Wang heard that the promotion in Henan and other places has been very effective. The collection of summer grain has saved hundreds of thousands of taels of fire. After clearing the land, the autumn grain will be collected a lot more." , the tax will be increased by more than one million taels. If it were applied to the whole country, the additional grain tax levied every year might reach tens of millions of taels?"

Except for Qinghai, Ningxia and other marginal areas, the Han Dynasty has financial loopholes. If all the thirteen provinces in the north and south are promoted, theoretically it will definitely reach this number, or even exceed it.

This is not floating wealth, but tax money that can flow slowly.

Of course, this is because what Jia Heng introduced was an enhanced version of the four new laws, which solved the shortcomings of "grain being cheap and hurting farmers" and "subordinate officials being greedy" by returning fire to the public and abolishing the two reforms.

In addition, the property tax was collected through the transfer of poll tax.

In fact, only when the number reaches tens of millions can the dynasty be said to have continued its life for another hundred years.

Gao Zhongping said: "Your Highness is talking about hiding the land. After clearing the land, there should be this number. Now after sea trade, there are 600 million taels of tax silver every year. The country's rejuvenation is not far away."

In fact, the benefits of customs are still underestimated. Although it is not the pattern of the late Qing Dynasty after the industrial revolution, when great powers emerged and industrial products and raw materials were exchanged, ordinary tea, silk, porcelain and various customs trades will cost more money.

The King of Chu said: "These four new policies are indeed policies that benefit the country and the people, and this customs is really a system for managing the world."

Gao Zhongping said: "The imperial court has now won two wars in military affairs. After the new law is a great success, wiping out Liaodong will be like picking something out of a bag."

By that time, when the country is rich and the people are strong, it will be easy to wipe out Liaodong with a powerful army in Beijing!
King Chu said: "The resurgence of the Han Dynasty is just around the corner."

If my father can revitalize the Han Dynasty, he will take over this beautiful river and mountains in the future, and he will also be able to paint pictures, regain the Western Regions and Tibet, and create a foundation for eternity.

The two discussed the details of the four new policies for a while.

The King of Chu made his intention clear and said: "Now that the New Deal has encountered obstacles from some officials and gentry in some prefectures and counties, the progress is not going smoothly. Xiao Wang intends to help persuade him that in the face of the great plan of rejuvenating the imperial court, he should abandon his selfishness and think about the country and the society. .”

In fact, King Chu's teacher Yuan Tu, the Minister of Rites in Nanjing, was resisting the new law. King Chu had always had a good reputation among the scholars in the south. If King Chu was a red face on the sidelines, he felt that it would not have much impact on him.

Therefore, King Chu came prepared this time.

Hearing this, Gao Zhongping said happily: "That would be the best. A few days ago, Princess Xianning also helped persuade many relatives."

At this moment, Gao Zhongping naturally felt that there was one more person and one more help.

(End of this chapter)