The Red Mansions

palace garden, royal garden

Jia Heng accompanied Emperor Chongping along the cobblestone path. Flowers were in full bloom in the garden beside him. As far as the eye could see, they were colorful and fragrant. On the lake in the distance, there were fields of lotus leaves and lotus flowers in bloom.

Emperor Chongping said warmly: "With the recent national mourning, your marriage to Prince Le'an and Yaruo needs to be postponed again."

Now it seems that it was inappropriate to let King Meng's daughter betrothed to Ziyu. The troops under King Meng were elite Mongolians. Fortunately, King Meng was not in the capital, but in the Duogansi area. Beware of the Heshuotes.

Jia Heng said: "Wei Chen is not in a hurry. It won't be too late after this year."

Emperor Chongping said: "There are a lot of criticisms in the capital, especially the girls who often come in. You should restrain yourself from this in the future and don't just indulge in women."

Jia Heng lowered his head and whispered: "Yes, I will bear in mind the teachings of the Holy One."

Emperor Chongping "mentioned" a few words and said no more. Instead, he looked at the sparkling lake in the distance, lost in thought, and didn't know what he was thinking.

Jia Heng stood respectfully beside him and did not say anything to interrupt Emperor Chongping's thinking.

But at this moment, an eunuch was seen walking quickly from where he came from the Imperial Garden. He was immediately stopped by Dai Quan, and then the two of them came together, with a look of joy on their fair faces, and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, Congratulations, Your Majesty, the Queen is happy."

Emperor Chongping: "..."

This, this... is Zitong happy?

Hearing this, Jia Heng's eyes moved slightly under his two sword-shaped eyebrows. Deep in his heart, he couldn't help but stir up a storm, and there was a bit of a strange look on his face.

Tian Niu'er is feeling happy at this time, but she doesn't know what's going on?

Could it be his? Judging from the time, it seems impossible.

Emperor Chongping was stunned for a moment, and then his heart was filled with joy. A look of expectation appeared on his thin and hale face, and he said, "What did the imperial doctor say?"

The eunuch who reported the news, Bai Jing, couldn't hide the smile on his face and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial doctor said that the empress has a happy pulse. Although it is subtle, it is indeed a happy pulse."

"Dai Quan, come to Kunning Palace." Emperor Chongping nodded and said.

After that, Jia Heng had no choice but to go to Kunning Palace with Emperor Chongping.

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Palace Garden, Kunning Palace, inside the Nuan Pavilion

On a low kang covered with soft mattresses by the window, Empress Song, dressed in plain silk clothes, was being consulted and prescribed by the imperial doctor.

Not far away, Concubine Duanrong could not help but show a look of concern on her face, which was as clear as snow without any makeup.

It was not the first time that Queen Song was pregnant with Liujia, so although the palace was happy, it was not too earth-shattering.

The imperial doctor was the king's judge of the Imperial Hospital. At this moment, the old face looked happy, and the beard under the chin was slightly raised, and he said: "Your Majesty, it is indeed a happy pulse. Weichen has prescribed anti-fetal medicine for your Majesty. Just take the medicine as prescribed these days."

Empress Song had a smile on her face, her face was as beautiful as snow, her skin was as smooth as snow, her red lips were as moist as rose petals, and she softly said: "Read the clouds, enjoy."

Regardless of whether he was a bastard or not, after all, he was her own flesh and blood, so Beauty was still a little overjoyed.

Watching the imperial doctor and the servants leaving with the medicine box, Concubine Duanrong couldn't help but smile. She joked: "Sister, it would be great if there was another little princess. Then it would be perfect."

Queen Song had already given birth to two sons, and her only regret was that she did not have a biological daughter.

Empress Song had a beautiful smile on her beautiful face, and a mature and charming aura flowed from her eyebrows. She said softly: "You will have to wait until you give birth to know this."

She wished it could still be her son, maybe she could use her son to hold him hostage.

From a beauty's perspective, someone does have only one daughter.

At this moment, the prisoner's shrill voice came: "Your Majesty is here!"

After a while, Emperor Chongping and Jia Heng came together. They looked at the beauty with joy in their eyes and called out, "Zitong."

His eyes couldn't help but fall on the beauty's belly that had not yet swelled, and a trace of joy that her blood was faintly connected surged in her heart.

I am going to be a father again.

This thought arose in the middle-aged emperor's mind.

Jia Heng couldn't help but look at the beauty who was dressed in plain palace clothes, with green silk hair and no hairpin on her head, and her mood was a little complicated.

In any case, I have to ask Tian Niu'er after all, but since I came back, I haven't had a chance to be alone with Tian Niu'er.

Tian Niuer was able to summon him alone for questioning, but she had only been back for two or three days and she still hadn't had time.

Empress Song's beautiful, crystal-clear eyes were shining brightly under her beautiful eyebrows, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, you are here."

However, he couldn't help but look at the young man in python suit beside him, and his heart skipped a beat when he saw the thoughtful look on his face.

Emperor Chongping came closer, sat down, and said with a look of concern on his haggard face, "I just heard from the imperial doctor, Zitong, are you pregnant?"

Naturally, the Emperor would not suspect Empress Song of being unfaithful, because the Emperor remembered that he had done this once more than a month ago, and Empress Song had been a mother-in-law for many years and had given birth to two princes, so it was completely impossible for her to have an affair with anyone else.

A slight blush appeared on Empress Song's plump and fair face, which became brighter and more beautiful under the warm afternoon sunlight. She said softly: "Your Majesty, the imperial doctor has just diagnosed her as having a happy pulse."

At this moment, the beauty's childish brows and eyes were full of charm, her fragrant skin and jade cheeks were smiling brightly, and she seemed to have the shyness of a little girl. Emperor Chongping regarded it as ordinary, but it fell into someone's eyes and was shaken. For a moment.

Emperor Chongping nodded, looked at the beauty with warm eyes, and said softly: "Zitong, during this period of time, you will leave all the affairs in the palace to Concubine Rong. You must have a good pregnancy, care for the baby, and don't worry too much about other things." ”

He is still old enough to have a son, so it can be seen that what the imperial doctor said about the decline of Qi and blood is nonsense!

It can be said that after the King of Qi rebelled and Chen Rong and his son plotted to assassinate the emperor, the emperor was inevitably in a depressed mood, and the atmosphere in the palace was also quite surprising because of the rebellion.

But Queen Song's joy was like a spring breeze blowing through the entire palace, making the originally solemn palace feel a little more cheerful.

Empress Song frowned slightly, her gentle and tranquil eyes were full of water, and she said softly: "Your Majesty, you should also take care of your dragon body, pay more attention to your daily diet, don't overwork yourself in state affairs, and don't think about your concubines. .”

Emperor Chongping said warmly: "What Zitong said is that now that the world is settled and the world is at peace, it's time for me to take a good rest and recuperate."

He can no longer do everything by himself and must appropriately delegate power. As long as there are proper checks and balances, there will be no trouble in the government.

Concubine Duanrong looked at the young man in python suit standing aside and asked, "Zi Yu, what are Xian Ning and Chan Yue doing in the palace? Why haven't they seen each other in the palace?"

Jia Heng said quickly: "Back to my wife, Xianning has been living in the mansion these days, playing with the daughter of a minor minister. Chanyue is also in the mansion and has not come over for a while."

After hearing this, Imperial Concubine Duanrong looked up and asked, "Ziyu, your daughter is almost one year old."

Jia Heng replied: "Back to my wife, it's still early. I won't be considered one year old until this year."

Concubine Duanrong nodded. She originally wanted to say that Xianning had been living for a while and she should have a baby soon, but then she suddenly remembered that Queen Song was pregnant with Liujia. There was always something strange about saying this. Weird, he pursed his lips and said nothing.

Empress Song glanced at the young man who was talking to Concubine Duanrong, and felt complicated in her heart.

This little fox is probably still at a loss.

"Zitong." Emperor Chongping spoke, seeming to interrupt Empress Song's fantasy, and said: "Zitong, it's noon now, let the imperial dining room pass the lunch."

Queen Song said softly: "Your Majesty, I have given orders to Xia Shouzhong."

Emperor Chongping added: "Song Jing and Song Xuan have been keeping filial piety at home for a long time. I will send you an imperial edict to capture your love in the next two days. In the capital, it will be cheaper for you brothers and sisters to travel."

Empress Song quickly thanked her, and said in a round and round voice full of joy, "I thank you for your consideration, my concubine."

Jia Heng raised his eyes and looked at the beauty, still a little suspicious.

I have to find a chance to ask Sweet Girl.

Then, the mammy and the maids brought all kinds of dishes and placed them on the dining table.

Several people sat down and had lunch together.

After a while, Jia Heng stayed in the palace for a while. He really didn't get a chance to be alone with Tian Niuer, so he didn't stay long and bowed to say goodbye.

Ningguo Mansion, Grand View Garden, Cuicui Temple

It was June, another scorching summer, and Miaoyu, who had been pregnant with Liujia for more than nine months, had a swollen belly.

Compared with her usual cold and indifferent appearance, the beauty has gained a little weight since she was pregnant. She has a gorgeous face and a slim body. Looking from a distance, the cold and aloof aura has disappeared by 70-80%, replaced by gentleness and intellectuality.

The beauty is standing in front of the window, looking at the various flowers in the courtyard. The flowers are in full bloom and the fragrance is overflowing, which is pleasing to the eye.

Not far away, Xing Xiuyan picked up a teapot, poured a cup of fragrant tea, brought it over, and said softly: "It's time for you to give birth. Take more rest and don't worry too much."

As the delivery date approached, Sister Feng also invited her nanny to come over and take care of Miaoyu in case she might give birth to a baby one day.

Miaoyu turned around, took the tea cup, took a sip, and said softly: "During this time, is everyone in the capital talking about him marrying a nun and having children?"

Under Xing Xiuyan's eyebrows, her eyes were slightly surprised, and she asked softly: "Did Susu tell you?"

Miaoyu sighed quietly and said: "I looked for some newspapers from my old residence the day before yesterday and saw that it was written that the official of the Ministry of Education impeached him. It was me who caused him trouble."

He had a child with a nun, but he was afraid that outsiders would comment on his personal moral failings, and he would receive a lot of infamy. In addition, in order to help his father redress his injustice, he was even scolded and slandered by many civil servants. . Xing Xiuyan's eyebrows were as if they were coming out of the clouds, and there was a layer of thinking on his eyebrows, and he said: "It can't be said that he is implicated. Since he has inherited your cause and effect, he should naturally take over these."

Miaoyu was silent for a moment after hearing this.

Xingxiu Yanyu's face was quiet and bright. She came forward and held Miaoyu's bare hand, and said comfortingly: "Don't think too much. During this time, the Three Justice Division has retried the case. If it hadn't been for the national funeral, this injustice would have been vindicated." .”

Under Miaoyu's beautiful willow-leaf eyebrows, her slender beautiful eyes were as bright as water, and she said: "How far has the interrogation of the Third Law Department reached?"

"It's not easy to inquire at home now, why not wait until he comes back and let him ask." Xing Xiuyan said softly, his eyes shining like water.

At this moment, the surprised voice of the little maid Susu gradually sounded outside the corridor eaves: "Uncle Heng, here you go."

"Come and see your girl."

A short while later, accompanied by familiar footsteps, Jia Heng was seen walking into the wing. He had not yet changed out of the python suit and court uniform. His face was calm, but his eyes were as warm as the rising sun.

Miaoyu stared intently and said in a slightly softer voice unconsciously, "You're here."

Jia Heng's eyes were warm under his sharp eyebrows, and he smiled and said, "Come here to see you, how are you doing lately?"

If the calculation is correct, Miaoyu's production period is approaching.

While speaking, he came closer, held the beauty's slender hand, which felt soft and delicate, and whispered: "My belly is so big now? Is she about to give birth?"

Miaoyu's snow-white skin is extremely peaceful, almost white but rosy, like red plum blossoms in full bloom in winter, so bright and beautiful. At this moment, those eyes, which are like the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, are flowing and she says: "The imperial doctor said Maybe it’s just these ten days, and it’s not convenient to go out now.”

This experience of raising a child has undoubtedly made this lonely girl lose some of her cold and proud fairy spirit, and become a little more earthly.

Seeing that the two of them were talking non-stop, Xing Xiuyan bowed to Jia Heng and walked outside without saying a word.

Jia Heng said warmly: "You should stay at home during this period. It won't be too late to go out for a walk after the baby is born and the confinement period is over."

There is a baby here who is expecting a baby, and there is another baby who is just pregnant in the palace.

Miaoyu raised her clear and beautiful eyes and said softly: "I heard from Xiuyan that there has been a big disturbance in the capital these days. Did King Chen Cheng of Qi and Prince Zhongshun and his son rebel? There was also a lot of trouble. ?”

Jia Heng said warmly: "I was about to tell you that King Chen Cheng of Qi and Prince Zhongshun and his son have conspired to rebel and plan to force the emperor in the palace to abdicate. The three of them have now been taken to prison. Prince Zhongshun and his son have committed a serious crime this time and cannot escape. Once he dies, he will no longer just be sent to Gongling, the revenge of the two elders can finally be avenged this time."

Miaoyu's face, as beautiful as snow, was already as red as clouds, and she said softly: "These days, father's case is still being retried, how is it?"

Jia Heng said: "I will send someone to the Ministry of Justice later to ask. There may have been a lot of things happening in the capital recently, so there was a delay."

While talking, he took the beauty's delicate hand and sat down on the short couch covered with soft mattresses. The two sat opposite each other.

Miaoyu leaned her beautiful head in Jia Heng's arms, with a look of contemplation in her watery eyes, and said softly: "I heard that many officials in the capital slandered you because of my affairs. .”

Jia Heng said: "Now that I am in a high position and my trees are beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy them. It is inevitable that some people will be secretly jealous. Now it is also a good thing. The teacher is too full of poetry and books. How can he not hear about Wang Jian's destruction of Chu?"

Miaoyu raised her flawless face, like frost, with a hint of surprise in her eyes, and said, "Then this is a good thing?"

"It's good or not, but now because of the romantic affair with the master, there is something to blame." Jia Heng said softly.

Miaoyu's face paused slightly, and she responded softly. There was a hint of coquettishness in her charming voice, and she said, "What are you talking about? What a peach..."

Jia Heng smiled to himself and said: "At this moment, I'm afraid some literati have made up stories about Duke Wei and Guo Cui'an, or stories about Yanni, and they are circulating in the capital."

Miaoyu's fair and jade-like cheeks were as red as a blush, and there were sparkling waves in her shining eyes, and she said angrily: "You are talking nonsense again."

Jia Heng smiled and pinched the beauty's plump cheeks. In his anger, he came close to her pink lips and pursed the two pink petals.

Miaoyu's arrogant temperament has really changed a lot compared to the past, and she is now acting coquettishly.

Under Miaoyu Liuye's slender eyebrows, her eyes were full of water as she looked at the young man. Feeling the pampering and affection of the young man's movements, she felt happy and sweet in her heart, and said softly: "Tell me about going to Shandong to fight. Bar."

It can be said that Jia Heng is using love to heal the girl who had become withdrawn and cold due to her miserable life experience.

Jia Heng said "hmm" and said softly: "Actually, it's nothing."

As he spoke, he gave a brief summary of what happened, and said: "The flooding method saves a lot of time, and it is God's work for beauty."

Miaoyu said the Buddha's name and said, "I didn't want to, so I committed so many murders."

Jia Heng said softly: "The Low-Brow Bodhisattva can also do the Angry-Eye Vajra. If we let them cause chaos in the world, then all life will be in ruins."

Jia Heng stroked the beauty's bulging belly and said softly: "Miaoyu, I'm here to listen to the child."

Miaoyu's pink and white face was almost red with shame. She looked at the young man in python suit who bent down and leaned on her belly and listened patiently, and her heart could not help but feel sweet.

After a while, looking at the young man, Miaoyu blinked and asked: "You have made such a great contribution this time, and you didn't let any princess or princess marry you?"

Jia Heng couldn't help but laugh and asked, "Why do you ask that?"

After having a child, things are really different from before.

Miaoyu snorted and said, "It was the same last time."

Jia Heng said softly: "Ya Ruo and Xiaoxiao haven't gotten married yet. Where can I marry you? How about I take advantage of this achievement and ask the palace to marry you to me?"

Miaoyu's face was slightly startled, and her eyebrows seemed angry or annoyed. She gently pressed the young man's hand and said, "I'm going to marry a monk. What should outsiders say?"

Jia Heng smiled and said, "What else can I say? They have already said what needs to be said."

Miaoyu was about to speak, but she saw the warm and soft breath coming towards her face again, which made her heart tremble. She quickly closed her beautiful eyes with curved eyelashes, and her heart trembled slightly.

The two people rubbed their ears and temples together, unaware that time passed quickly, but the time was quiet and beautiful.

I don't know how long it took. Jia Heng raised his eyes and looked out the window while frowning. He saw that it was already evening. The golden-red sunset appeared in the western sky, and the gorgeous glow fell on the courtyard and the pavilion in the distance. The glazed tiles between the terraces and pavilions almost sparkle.

Jia Heng gently stroked Miaoyu's bulging belly and whispered in Miaoyu's ear: "It's getting late. Let's have some dinner. Don't starve my child."

Miaoyu, with a rosy face and a smooth face, said softly, "Hmm", and then asked Susu to prepare a fast meal.

Jia Heng said warmly: "I have been at home more these days. I should be able to be by your side when you give birth."

A blush gradually appeared on both sides of Miaoyu's clear cheeks, and she said softly: "He has been kicking hard these days."

Jia Heng responded softly, and then slowly stood up.

Then, the two of them sat down around a mahogany table. Miaoyu's decorations were all exquisite and exquisite.

The two of them sat down to eat.

Miaoyu said: "Then you went to Shandong. What did the palace say?"

Just now, the two of them were only interested in being intimate and talking to each other, and they didn't mention much about these things.

Jia Heng picked up a piece of egg and put it in Miaoyu's bowl. He looked at the beauty and said, "I have been awarded the title of Grand Master in the palace. This is the highest level of promotion. It is extremely cold at high places and it is like walking on thin ice."

Miaoyu's eyes were full of water, and she said softly: "The officialdom is ups and downs, so it is like this. You are now a very popular minister, and you are young and successful, so you will inevitably attract people's suspicion."

To be honest, my lover is three or four years younger than me. It's really...

But people say it’s normal for a female junior to hold a gold brick.

Jia Heng said: "Yes, so as I said before, being lustful is not a bad thing."

It's just that you're lustful, so don't reach out to the emperor's house.

Miaoyu rolled her eyes at the young man and said, "The color is like a bone-scraping steel knife."

Jia Heng looked at the beauty and said sternly: "That master is a peerless sword. Even if he is the ghost under the sword, he is still happy."

When Miaoyu heard these sweet words, her beautiful cheeks turned red with embarrassment. She really couldn't bear the young man's love words and said angrily: "Don't say such unlucky words."

However, the beauty's heart is already filled with sweetness.

She certainly knew that her color was good, and in his crude words, she was... Yanni.

Thinking of the young man's obsession with himself in the past, and his unflinching determination to not be afraid of ominous disasters, it is impossible to say that he was not at all complacent.

But then she was a little worried. Since she had the child, she looked a little fatter in the mirror, not to mention that she didn't like her.

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My tonsils are inflamed again, I have headaches, and my ears hurt from time to time. Don’t wait any longer. I need to take some medicine and go to bed early.