The Red Mansions

Chapter 1293 Emperor Chongping: Confessing the title of two daughters to the same rank of Duke’s wife, and making them both head wives...

Daming Palace, Hanyuan Hall

When everyone was silent, Zhao Mo, the Minister of Punishment, finally couldn't bear it any longer and raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei is now the Duke of the country. He was previously named Grand Master. His Majesty has shown him great honor and favor. It can be said to be a favor." This is already the case. If you continue to reward meritorious service and hard work, you may lose your blessings. Moreover, in the past, the Holy Emperor has often promoted and over-rewarded Duke Wei. However, Duke Wei is the consort of Xianning. How can he be rewarded for a small amount of merit? people?"

Emperor Chongping's eyes flashed aggressively, and he said: "It is also necessary to describe the merits. Jia Ziyu proposed four new policies and made many achievements in Jiangnan. Now he is controlling Japan and North Korea."

At this moment, the emperor was actually feeling quite happy, because he finally saw the dawn of pacifying the Liaodong Jurchens.

Moreover, Jia Heng's holy family members are privileged and favored, and they were deliberately created by the emperor. When Liaodong is finally pacified, he will be raised with the honor of a prince and roam in the forest. At that time, the world will not say that the emperor is mean.

Emperor Chongping said: "Previously, Duke Wei once mentioned that if he has merit, he will no longer think about being promoted to an official position. He only wants me to grant him a marriage."

When this matter was mentioned, all the civil and military officials present were stunned.

Also granted marriage to Duke Wei?

Yaruo, the daughter of King Meng who was granted marriage last time, and Princess Le'an, are not married yet, right?

Who is it this time?

Well, but this is more like what the romantic and passionate Duke Wei could say.

After all, it was the first time in history that a monk like Yanni could get pregnant. She was so ridiculous and lustful.

Emperor Chongping's resolute face was also a little unnatural, saying: "At first, Jia Ziyu mentioned that the daughter of the Xue family, the daughter of the original Ziwei family, and Lin Ruhai's daughter lived in Jia's house when they were young, and Jia Ziyu mentioned that they spent time with him day and night when they were young. Friendship gradually develops, and I sincerely invite you to come to Hitachi for your meritorious service. I will no longer be promoted to a higher position, but I would like to marry Xue Lin's two daughters. I will express my merits with the New Deal... Now the four New Deals have been a great success, and the results are remarkable. Although I will marry Xue Lin The two girls are still treated poorly, but I also have the beauty of adulthood. I will marry Xue Lin and make the two girls the duchess of the same rank. They will both be the head wives. One will go to Ningguo and the other to Rongguo."

At this moment, Emperor Chongping obviously missed Song Yan, whom Empress Song wanted to marry Jia Heng. Of course, this was because Empress Song had not mentioned it to Emperor Chongping.

First of all, let's sort out "Dong Wei and His Wives" here.

Wei Guogong's lineage is Qin Keqing, and she is the head wife. She will also be named the prince and princess along with Jia Heng.

As for the two daughters of the Xianning and Qinghe clans, who were married to both Ningrong and Ningrong, because they had their own status and were investors, they no longer needed to add any superfluous titles to their wives to achieve their honorable status.

The daughter of King Meng, Yaruo, and the princess of Le'an County, Chen Xiao, are almost similar to the princesses of Xianning and Qinghe. Because their mother's clan is strong, they blur the definition of wives and concubines with betrothals, and there is no need to bother with the title of imperial concubine.

Only a girl like Chai Dai, if she is simply given a marriage and does not specify which house she will marry, will always give people the impression of being an equal wife or a concubine. Now that she is both a first-class imperial concubine, she can be regarded as a legitimate wife.

The ministers present did not raise any objections at this moment. The great contribution of the New Deal was only to marry two women as imperial wives, which to some extent offset the influence of Wei Guo Gong Jia Heng on the New Deal.

Co-author, working hard to promote the New Deal, just for two women?

It can also be regarded as dispelling the sanctity of its "immortal meritorious service".

Li Zan, Gao Zhongping, Qi Kun and others had expressionless faces. Although they felt it was a bit ridiculous, they also knew that this was the best way to solve the problem of no seal and no reward.

Emperor Chongping added: "As for the achievement of recovering the Japanese country, we may be kind to his children and make the daughter of the Qin family, the wife of the Duke of Wei, the county head to commend the Duke of Wei for his contribution."

The so-called emperor's daughter is a princess, a prince's daughter is a princess, a princess's daughter is a county princess, and the daughter of a duke is often ignored.

For example, county monarch and township monarch are titles given to the daughters of the prince's clan concubines.

In other words, this feudal system was originally reserved for clans and hereditary princes.

Because Jia Heng is only the Duke of the country, not the prince of the county, the title of county lord is actually to some extent to sweeten Jia Heng in advance, first treat the eldest daughter like the daughter of a county king, and encourage her to make further contributions in the Liaodong War. The meaning is quite strong.

As soon as all the rewards for Jia Heng's contribution came out, all the ministers present felt a little relieved.

Regardless of whether it was the contribution of the New Deal or the military merit, it was a great achievement in civil and military aspects. In fact, the award of Xue Lin and his wife as Gaoming's wife, and the title of Jia Heng's daughter as the county head were, after all, slightly small rewards.

Of course, the accounts cannot be settled this way.

Just as Zhao Mo said, Jia Heng has received many favors from the emperor, and he has been over-rewarded in the past. Now he has married two people, given imperial titles, and is equal to his wife. He is also serving the same husband as Princess Xianning, Princess Qinghe, and Princess Le'an. , if according to the willful imperial power, it would be good not to punish the crime.

And after the previous marriage grant between King Meng and the Prince of Le'an County, two consecutive marriages were granted, and four people were given official titles, ranging from the princess to the daughter of the common people... It can be said that it almost completely created a new relationship among the officials of the Han Dynasty. a consensus.

If the merits of the Duke of Wei are too great to be awarded, then the marriage should be granted to the Duke of Wei. Anyway, it is just an empty name for a few royal wives. The state will distribute a sum of lumi, which will not involve official positions, famous weapons, and will not endanger the country.

Female sex can make such a general who is good at conquering and fighting to die with his life, but it is the smallest bargaining chip.

As for etiquette, this is the only person who can ignore etiquette and treat it as an alien.

Zhao Mo frowned and his expression changed.

Although I felt that the emperor's move to grant a marriage was quite absurd, I felt that the young man was so indulged in women's sex that he might be hurt by wine and sex one day, and he might die young.

Not only Zhao Mo thought this way, almost every court official who was worried about the appearance of a powerful official also thought this way.

It would be great if Jia Heng could die young due to his addiction to women, then everyone would definitely add more praiseworthy words to the biography of Duke Wei.

Gao Zhongping frowned, then relaxed his eyebrows, and said secretly, the Duke of Wei has no title, and he is almost a powerful minister. After all, the Holy Master knows it.

However, Duke Wei is indeed an outstanding person, and if it weren't for his lecherous weakness, he would indeed be frightening.

The officials below, who were originally "anti-Jia" in everything, did not have much objection to this.

Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment and said: "The Military Aircraft Department will deliver the imperial edict to the Japanese country."

After all the courtiers dispersed, they came out of Hanyuan Hall in twos and threes. Looking up, they found that it was already noon, and the spring sun of the first lunar month was shining brightly on the glazed tiles of the palace. The light was flowing and beautiful.

Li Zan, the chief assistant of the cabinet, had just left when Gao Zhongping's voice came from behind: "Li Ge will stay."

Li Zan turned around, looked at Gao Zhongping in surprise, and asked, "Is there something wrong with Gao Ge?"

Gao Zhongping's resolute face had a smile on his face and he said: "It is noon now. I have prepared a banquet at Zuixian Tower. Mr. Li Ge may as well go and have a look."

Li Zan nodded and said, "Mr. Gao Ge, let's go together."

At this moment, the ministers who dispersed in twos and threes in front of the palace felt unbelievable when they saw that the two people were actually leaving together.

Could the two cabinet ministers be so close to each other to deal with Duke Wei?

Well, probably not. There seems to be nothing wrong with saying that military and national affairs cannot be discussed.

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Ningguo Mansion, in the hall——

Qin Keqing was talking with Second Sister You and Third Sister You. Mrs. You was sitting on a pearwood chair not far away.

This beauty put on a dignified and elegant blue dress. Her bright and charming eyebrows exuded a mature charm, and the melancholy and resentment on her face had been swept away.

Her beautiful cheeks were even more white and rosy. After being comforted by Jia Heng, the beauty's resentment disappeared and she became more beautiful and charming.

"Has the uncle come back this year?" Third Sister You's eyebrows were as curved as willow leaves, and she sighed quietly, her pink lips slightly parted, and her tone was full of sadness.

Qin Keqing also sighed and said softly: "Yes."

Second Sister You said softly: "This time I went to fight, and I seemed to have gone further than before."

Qin Keqing said: "We all went to the Japanese country this time. I heard that many people in the Japanese country are less than five feet tall."

At this moment, a nun entered the room and said softly to Qin Keqing: "Madam, Mr. Qin also sent someone, saying that there is news about Uncle Heng in the palace.

Qin Keqing raised her eyebrows, red haze floated on her plump and bright jade face, adding a touch of brightness, and said softly: "What's the news about your husband?"

Not only Qin Keqing, but Second Sister You and Third Sister You on the side also looked happy.

There was also a hint of surprise on Youshi's face.

"How did you say that?" Third Sister You's beautiful face paused slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with water, and she couldn't wait to ask.

"It is said that the uncle has made great contributions. The palace has given the uncle a marriage to Miss Lin and Miss Bao, and both have been granted the title of Madam. In addition, the Madam's daughter has also been granted the title of County Lord." The nanny said softly with a smile on her face. said.

As soon as these words came out, Qin Keqing's originally depressed mood because of Jia Heng's offer of another marriage suddenly lifted up and he gave his daughter the title of county head.

This county owner is...the daughter of the county king?

And Third Sister You smiled and said: "Congratulations, sister, Fu'er is now the head of the county."

She also didn't know if her heirs would be able to get a title in the future. As for the Duke's wife, she didn't have to think about it.

Qin Keqing felt a little happy in her heart, but she said: "This reward is too heavy. Don't let the child lose his blessing."

Sanjie You quickly smiled and said softly: "Sister, what I said is true. Some girls in the palace are given the title of princess when they are born. How can there be any loss of fortune? If the uncle becomes the king of the county in the future, this The county owner still wants to seal it."

Qin Keqing smiled and said softly: "That's what I said."

No one mentioned that they compared their daughter with the daughter of the clan.

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…    Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall, separated by a wall——

At this moment, Jia Mu is sitting on an Arhat bed covered with soft mattresses, listening to several people singing songs. On an embroidered pier not far away, there are Fengwan, Yingchun, Tanchun, Chaidai, Lanxi, etc. sitting in a row. Wenqi and other golden hairpins and beautiful ladies.

Baoyu also sat on a pearwood chair, listening to the conversations of several people in the room, and cast his eyes on Daiyu's face.

Because Jia Zheng was not in the capital, Baoyu was supposed to go to school today, but he delayed it until now in front of Jia's mother.

Because the season had just passed the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the eighteenth year of Chongping, but the excitement seemed to have not dissipated. Sister Feng had prepared a performing woman who could sing drums and was telling stories and singing songs to Jia Mu in the Rongqing Hall.

Jia Mu smiled, looked at Aunt Xue aside, and asked, "Isn't it time Wenlong came back from the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division?"

The smile on Aunt Xue's fair face was extremely prosperous, and she whispered: "Old lady, he is coming back this year."

Exactly three years have passed since Xue Pan entered the Wucheng Army and Horses Division in the fifteenth year of Chongping and now in the eighteenth year of Chongping. According to the time, it is indeed the time to be released.

Jia Mu nodded, with a thoughtful look on her old, fair face, and said, "The past can be regarded as polishing his temperament. After he gets married and starts a business, he will lose his impetuous spirit and live a good life." .”

"That's the truth. I said that when he comes out, I will let Brother Heng teach him more." Aunt Xue said with a bright smile on her fair face.

At this moment, a nanny came in from the outside, her face could not hide the joy, and said: "Old lady, there is news from the East Mansion."

Mother Jia raised her eyebrows, her eyes seemed surprised, and asked, "What's the news?"

The folds on Mammy's face almost burst into laughter as she said, "Uncle Heng has made great achievements in the Japanese country. The palace gave him a reward, saying that he was given a marriage, and Miss Xue and Miss Lin were given to him in marriage."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like thunder and lightning exploding in the Rongqing Hall. Aunt Xue, who was sitting in the row, almost jumped on her fair face, her head went "bang", as if she had been electrified, and her whole body trembled non-stop.

Now, Bao Yatou has been granted a marriage?

It's so pitiful that this day has finally arrived. We are both the first-class Duke's wife, not a concubine...

Baochai, who was sitting not far away, was solving the Nine Links with Xiangyun. Hearing this, he raised his beautiful head and stared at it, with a hint of shock in his eyes.

How to put it, it means that the thing you have been pursuing hard for a long time cannot be found, but when you no longer desire it, it will be at your fingertips.

Mountain darkly, vista.

Daiyu was not much different. Under her smoky brows, which looked like smoke from willows, her pair of starry eyes as bright as rainbows were equally filled with surprise and joy.

She is also going to marry Brother Heng.

Daiyu no longer regarded ordinary etiquette as nothing, and also knew that getting along with Jia Heng as a couple before was not a long-term solution. Fortunately, there was no hidden knot.

In fact, during this war, the golden hairpins in the garden did not mention the fact that Jia Heng was awarded the title of Lady Gaoming after his meritorious service.

I don't know if he learned from Baochai's previous failure of marriage due to his repeated merits, so he couldn't say a few words in front of the lame man.

As soon as these words came out, all the golden hairpins in the hall also whispered to each other and started talking in low voices.

Only Baoyu, as if struck by thunder, stood there blankly, with shock on his face that looked like a full moon in the Mid-Autumn Festival.

A smile appeared on Tan Chun's handsome face with slender eyebrows, and he said: "Brother Heng has won the war against Japan."

Zhen Lan said softly: "It seems so. I'm afraid that Brother Heng will withdraw his troops soon."

Xiangyun's face also showed a look of joy at this moment, but he couldn't help but glance at Baoqin secretly, and two blushes appeared on his apple-shaped face.

Really, Sister Baoqin, how come she didn't notice it and let Brother Heng bully her like that?

Bao Qin pursed her pink lips at this moment, and her pear-white face also showed a look of longing and despair.

Baochai's face, which was as white as a pear blossom and as white as a feather, was blushing like a cloud, and it was so beautiful and moving that her heart was filled with ecstasy. At this moment, she felt her nose was sore and she couldn't help but shed tears.

The first-grade Duke of the country decrees his wife, the first-grade Duke of the country decrees his wife...

She will also be a wife in the future.

Thinking of all the sadness and grievances in the past, Baochai felt mixed emotions for a while.

The maid Ying'er behind her looked at Baochai with a feeling of emotion on her face, she finally waited for the girl.

Compared to Baochai's agitated mood, Daiyu's mentality was undoubtedly much calmer. Under her smoky brows, her bright starry eyes were shining brightly. She gently stretched out her hand to hold Baochai's bare hand, as if to comfort her. Baochai.

"Sister Bao."

I can also understand Baochai's joy at finally seeing the moonlight after all the twists and turns.

Baochai held Daiyu's plain hand with her backhand and said softly "Hmm".

Tanchun couldn't help but look at the two of them at this moment. When he heard the word "marriage", he couldn't help but licked his pink lips and sighed quietly in his heart.

Li Wan, on the other hand, was stirring a handkerchief embroidered with orchids, frowning, and looking a little dazed in his beautiful, watery eyes.

She shouldn't be able to... be the Duke's wife in this life, right?

He promised her that he would cultivate Lange'er in the future, and maybe he could ask for a royal title in the future.

Sister Feng looked at Baochai and Daiyu with a look of envy in her eyes. How dignified it is to be a first-class Duke's wife.

With a smile on her face, Mammy added, "In addition to marrying Miss Bao and Miss Lin, the palace also granted Grandma Heng's daughter the title of County Lord."

"County Lord?"

Everyone in Rongqing Hall looked at each other in shock.

Facing the curious expressions of Aunt Xue and Mrs. I’m Brother Heng’s daughter.”

Aunt Xue said: "Brother Heng's contribution is not enough to make him a county king?"

If you are named a county prince, you will have one main concubine and four side concubines. The main concubine does not dare to ask for more, and the four side concubines should have their turn as family treasure girls.

Jia Mu chuckled lightly and said: "There are four county kings who are responsible for the founding of the country and the establishment of the tripod. These county kings are all kings with iron hats. They are not easy to seal. They must have the merit of supporting the sky and the country." .”

In fact, this is also the reason why it is difficult for Jia Heng to be granted the title of county king due to his previous rescue efforts.

The gold content itself is quite high. It has been passed down to Nan'an County King for many generations. When the Northwest War destroyed tens of thousands of troops, the marquis was left to inherit the incense of the Nan'an family.

In the final analysis, the contribution of rescuing the enemy is incomparable to the contribution of the country when conquering the world.

"Most of the credit for fighting in the Japanese country this time was used to grant marriages. There should be no mention of promotion." Jia Mu chuckled and said, "Isn't it just last year that I was granted the title of Grand Master? Maybe we can wait a little longer." .”

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "It's all a matter of time."

Sooner or later, their precious girl will be named a concubine, which is what Brother Heng had promised.

However, you can't carry it anymore, otherwise it will be a joke.

A smile spread across Sister Feng's gorgeous face, and she thought to herself, "Ke Qing is such a blessing."

If she had a daughter who could also be made a county head, she would really be willing to die.

Mrs. Wang was sitting beside her, holding a string of sandalwood beads in her hand, and gently fiddled with the beads in her hand. Her fair face jumped a little, and she didn't know what she was feeling in her heart.

I felt it was extremely noisy, and this noise had been going on for about three years.

Mrs. Wang is really going numb.

Sister Feng smiled and said softly: "Old lady, why not invite the theater troupe to entertain us for a few more days."

Jia Mu smiled and said, "That's what Feng girl said."

A jubilant atmosphere suddenly enveloped the Rongqing Hall.

Especially when Chai and Dai got what they wanted, they felt even more relieved and light-hearted.

But only one person stood there, feeling sad.

Baoyu's eyes were fixedly looking at Daiyu, his eyes dazed.

At this moment, if Baoyu followed the past, he would probably throw the jade away in anger, but this move had no effect, and he could only watch this scene silently, with a heart filled with despair.

(End of this chapter)