The Red Mansions

Chapter 232
While talking, the two went to Jia's mother's room.

Because of what happened last time, Yuanyang harbored a sense of shame in her heart, so she didn't want to say anything else, and walked quietly all the way.

Jia Heng finished his meal in Rongqing Hall, and after that, Fu Shi came to call, but Fu Qiufang just said goodbye, and Jia's mother didn't make much effort to persuade her to send Fu Qiufang back.

For a while, in Rongqing Hall, there were only Jiamu, Fengwan, Daiyu, Yingxi, Tanchun and Mrs. Wang holding Baoyu and talking to each other.

Jia Heng was holding a teacup, sipping fragrant tea, suddenly raised his eyes, and said: "The old lady has a lot of experience. Before I came, I was in the study, studying the details of the Eastern captives raging in northern Xinjiang, and reading the posts of the Ministry of War. Fang Si's account of the Battle of Liaodong more than [-] years ago is quite ambiguous, so I wanted to ask the old lady a few old things."

Mother Jia was taken aback when she heard the words, surprise appeared on her old face, and she said, "Brother Heng, what do you mean by that?"

Sister Feng, Li Wan, Daiyu, Xiangyun, Tanchun and others who were chatting at first stopped talking and laughing, raised their heads, and looked at Jia Heng suspiciously and curiously.

For example, Sister Feng and Tanchun all had bright eyes, smelling a hint of high-end dialogue.

Mrs. Wang was holding Baoyu and talking, and she also looked up.

It's still the same sentence, it might sound a bit cheap to say it, but with Jia Heng's current status in the world, no matter how much Mrs. Wang dislikes Jia Heng, she can't ignore his existence.

Jia Heng considered his words, and said: "After the Liaodong War, the outside of the pass fell, and the world shook. This happened in the 27th year of Longzhi. At that time, the Duke should still be alive. Does the old lady know the situation of the Shenjing Dynasty?"

It's not good for him to directly ask about the abolished prince, but as the conversation progressed, Mother Jia must know what he was asking.

Mother Jia frowned and said, "Brother Heng, it's been 27 years in Longzhi...it's been more than 20 years, let me think about it."

With a look of reminiscence on his face, he sighed for a while, and said: "At that time, the north was defeated, and the country was in turmoil. The Duke of the State often stayed out all night in the five-army governor's mansion, and he was too busy to touch the ground. Yes, because it was the conquest of the Supreme Emperor himself. After the defeat, there was a commotion in the city of Shenjing, and rumors were flying all over the sky, saying everything. Said to call on the king of Jingqin from all over the world... In short, the soldiers and horses in the capital are in a panic, and when the Duke comes back occasionally, his face is also clouded, and he is locked in the study alone and sighs."

When Jia Heng heard this, his pupils froze slightly, and he thought to himself, it really is so.

The Supreme Emperor, who was defeated in Beiping, hadn't returned to Beijing yet. I'm afraid that Shenjing is already full of wind and rain, and the crowd is raging. At that time, the prince of Jianguo naturally attracted the attention of all forces with his every move.

Then if there are some rumors that something unexpected happened to the Supreme Emperor, it is very likely that the civil and military officials will let the prince practice Zuo.

Mrs. Wang raised her head, her eyes flickered, and her heart trembled slightly. This is a major event related to the court situation. She hadn't left the cabinet more than 20 years ago, so how could she know this.

As for Sister Feng, there was also thoughtfulness on her bright and gorgeous Guazi face.

Tanchun also set his sights on Jia Heng.

Mother Jia sighed softly, and said: "Soon, in the second year, Prince Yizhong was deposed, and I can't explain it clearly. It's quite complicated, and I don't know much about it. .”

Jia Heng thought for a while, then said softly: "How much does the old lady know, please tell me, but does Rongqingtang have a separate Muxuan room?"

Mother Jia, Mrs. Wang, and Sister Feng: "..."

Under Tan Chun's heroic thick eyebrows, his crystal clear eyes blinked, and a word popped up in his heart, "screen back left and right".

Facing the surprised and uncertain eyes, Jia Heng explained: "It's not easy for me to inquire about some old things on the outside, but as an official in the court, I must always know it well, otherwise, I may have committed some taboos."

If he writes "Pingluce" and submits it to the above, he needs to know all the details of the fall of Liaodong. Only in this way can he not offend the emperor's taboo on the basis of what he said.

Mother Jia was stunned, and said with a smile, "You are cautious, but there is a warm pavilion inside that is usually used for afternoon naps."

Everyone: "..."

But after thinking about it, I felt that it was normal, most of the power struggles of the Tian family were mixed in here, and it was really not suitable to say it in front of everyone.

Jia Mu turned her head to look at Mrs. Wang and Baoyu, and said with a soft smile, "Baoyu and his mother don't have to wait on her. Go back and have a rest earlier."

Madam Wang: "..."

old lady what does this mean?
Going to the side and saying that's not enough, and planning to send her far away, and exclude her from the core secrets of the mansion?
In fact, it's not, but when Jia's mother saw Baoyu's sleepy face, she felt that there had just been a commotion, so she asked Baoyu to go back and rest.

Mrs. Wang forced herself to smile and said, "Then old lady, I will go back with Baoyu first."

Li Wan also looked at Sister Feng, and said with a smile, "Why don't we go down too."

Although Sister Feng was a little unhappy, she could only smile and said at this moment: "Old Ancestor, I will go to see if there are any women who eat wine and play money at night in peace. I will come back later."

Although she wanted to hear it a little bit, she knew that she was not qualified in her capacity.

Jia Mu nodded and said with a smile, "Go."

Daiyu, Xiangyun, and Tanchun all looked at each other, got up one after another, and said goodbye.

Tanchun wanted to follow along to listen, his pair of charming, bright eyes stared at Jia Heng unwaveringly.

Jia Heng said: "Let the third sister and Yuanyang help the old lady go there."

Jiamu, Mrs. Wang, Sister Feng, Li Wan, Daiyu: "???"

Daiyu couldn't help but look at Chunchun, her star pupils blinked, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Tanchun was overjoyed. Under the clear and sculpted eyebrows, a pair of charming and bright eyes stared at the young man opposite him without moving for a moment.

Facing everyone's doubtful or puzzled gazes, Jia Heng said softly: "Sister Tanchun is very knowledgeable, but it's a pity that she is not a man, otherwise, she can also make a career outside and help me."

Everyone was shocked when they heard the words.

Pairs of eyes turned to Tanchun, and even Mrs. Wang stared at Tanchun closely, her expression moved. Tan girl is so valued by this Uncle Heng?
Surrounded by the crowd, Tanchun's pink cheeks were as blushing as clouds, his bright eyes were lowered, his heart was filled with sweetness and joy, and he said coquettishly: "Brother Heng, your words are too serious, I can't bear it."

It's a pity that she can't be a man, yes, but if she is a daughter, she can't help Brother Heng...

Hmm, what's wrong?

Jia Heng said: "Why can't you afford it?"

The reason why he spoke highly of Tanchun was not only because he appreciated Tanchun's bright atmosphere, but also because he improved Tanchun's situation at home.

Tanchun was born as a concubine, and although he grew up with Mrs. Wang, he may not be at ease.

In addition, Tanchun's attitude towards him has now become more and more inclined to be a "little fan girl", which is bound to arouse Madam Wang's dislike and beating. Dare to take the lead.

"At least until Prince Teng comes back, Mrs. Wang will behave herself with her tail between her legs. No matter how she has resentment towards me, she won't dare to conflict with me, because she's worried about losing face."

All in all, this is Jia Heng's previous struggle with Jia She and Mrs. Xing's great reputation.

When Jia Heng was a white man, he still scolded Jia Amnesty's unworthy descendants in Rongqing hall and ancestral hall, and scolded Mrs. Xing as a bitch. Looking at Jia's family, who is not afraid of it every time he thinks about it?
Mrs. Wang, a noble lady who insists on her own background, has a lot of worries about maintaining her wife's dignity, and she doesn't have the courage to directly conflict with Jia Heng.

While talking, Tanchun and Yuanyang helped Jia Mu up, and headed for the Nuan Pavilion in the inner room.

Jiamu's Rongqing hall is separated by a 12-yuan screen, and the warm pavilion in the back is just the place where Jiamu takes a nap and rests. Candles and lanterns are burning, bright as day.

Yuanyang helped Jia Mu to sit on the grand teacher's chair, separated by a small table.

Tanchun looked at Jia Heng with a light smile, and was about to lift the teapot to pour tea, but Jia Heng lifted the teapot and said softly, "Third sister, let me do it."

"Well, Brother Heng." Hearing this, Tan Chun lowered his eyebrows and withdrew his hand, but it was just now that he touched his fingertip intentionally or unintentionally.

Jia Mu also took a seat on the laid cushion, sighed, and said, "Brother Heng, you were right not to inquire about that matter, and I should have told you about it. For a while, things at home were messy, but I forgot."

Jia Heng has become the patriarch of the Jia clan, but because of his background, he lacks understanding of some old affairs of the Ningrong Second Mansion.

Jia Heng said: "I am going to ask the old lady for advice."

While talking, he pushed a cup of tea to the front.

Mother Jia sighed, with a look of reminiscence on her face, and said: "It was the 27th year of Longzhi. At that time, the emperor's imperial conquest was fought in person. Unexpectedly, he lost the battle in the north. More than 20 horses were all in the north... ...In the city of Shenjing, almost every family wears filial piety and holds banners in every household."

Thinking of the past, Jia Mu's old face also showed a bit of fright, and the mandarin duck behind him was gently stroking Jia Mu's back.

Jia Heng was silent, listening to Jia's mother's details.

Jia's mother said: "Not long after the middle of Beijing, the crown prince was deposed. Brother Jing of the East Mansion was originally a Jinshi. A lot of Kodao officials were demoted from the capital, and our family did not go well during that time. In the 35th year of Longzhi, the Supreme Emperor somehow re-established the crown prince. In the 39th year of Longzhi, the Supreme Emperor’s disease suddenly spread in the palace. Heavy news..."

Speaking of this, Jia Heng held up the teacup in his hand and paused for a while, secretly thought, thinking this is the reason why today's emperor ascended the throne.

Mother Jia still had a bit of panic on her face, and said: "At that time, I don't know what happened. There were shouts and killings in Shenjing City, and there was chaos. At that time, the old Duke had passed away five or six years ago. I don't know what happened, and soon, today is the successor. It was said in Shenjing City that King Zhao and the prince conspired to rebel and kill the king, but after a while, they heard that Prince Zhao was the real culprit. In the tenth year of Chongping, he was renamed Prince Yizhong."

Jia Heng said: "I see."

Jia Heng thought for a while and asked, "Prince Zhongshun and my Jia family, did they have some quarrels before?"

Mother Jia sighed, and said, "My lord and your ancestor's Duke Daihua have some feuds with this old lord."

As he spoke, he told the story of the past.

The two cousins, Daihua and Daishan of the Rongning Second Mansion, these general disciples and the nobles like Prince Zhongshun, naturally started from a dispute of spirits, and after that, the dispute became a dispute of interests.

Emperor Longzhi, the Supreme Emperor, raised his eldest son, King Wu, who should be the eldest son of a concubine. The second son is the crown prince, the third son is Zhao Wang, the fourth son is Yong Wang, and the sixth son is Zhou Wang. Why, but the ending is self-evident.

Jia Heng's expression remained unchanged, after thinking for a while, he said slowly: "My Second Mansion of Rongning and Ning...was involved in the struggle for the heir apparent back then?"

Jia Mu's complexion changed suddenly, and she said: "Brother Heng, the Duke of Guo has always been loyal to the Supreme Emperor and the current emperor, so Brother Rong and his father were selected to Youchunfang."

Jia Heng's eyes were deep, and he murmured, "No wonder."

At that time, the prince was the eldest son. By the 27th year of Longzhi, he had been the prince for more than 20 years. He was in his early thirties. It can be said that a group of civil servants and generals must have gathered under his command.

It can almost be said that the Wuxun Group of Four Kings and Eight Dukes will send young children for the prince to drive.

When one reaches a certain position, it is impossible for one not to get involved in the battle for the heir apparent.

Jia Jing is the crown prince You Zhongyun, which is a clear proof.

And the Rongguo Mansion should always be loyal to Emperor Longzhi, so betting on multiple lines is the way to go for a long time.

It's just that no one thought that the Supreme Emperor would depose the prince for the sake of stabilizing the imperial power after the Liaodong War.

"In addition to the father and son's suspicion and the struggle for imperial power, there are probably other unknown secrets of the Tian family. Otherwise, deposing a prince is also a major event that will hurt the bones and shake the country. , Erli Prince is also intriguing."

Mother Jia sighed and said with emotion: "At that time, all the civil and military officials in Shenjing were in love with that old thousand-year-old. The Tian family has been in harmony for more than ten years. Who knows that the situation will change suddenly, and the Tian family..."

Jia Heng was silent for a while, and didn't ask any more questions, and sighed: "My Jia family was able to survive the turbulent court situation, thanks to the Duke at the helm."

In the inner house of Jia's mother, there is no news, and she only knows a little bit.

But it is enough to know this. The change of imperial power in the past dynasties is full of mysteries, because the Tian family will not be willing to expose the scandalous secrets, so...Yongzheng is sincere.

When Jia Mu heard the words, she smiled lightly and said, "It's all about old sesame seeds and rotten beans. More than 20 years have passed in a flash."

Jia Heng nodded and said: "The Holy Majesty has been in power for fourteen years, and the past follows the wind, so it's not easy to mention it again."

In fact, there is still a doubt. When Tianzi was in charge of the Ministry of Punishment when he was in Qiandi, he seemed to have no soldiers or generals. How did he successfully succeed to the throne and finally get the support of the civil society?
"The prince and Zhao Wang's bad things are also very bad. There should be a pivotal military force here, supporting Emperor Chongping's succession. This is the biggest reliance for Emperor Chongping to secure his seat now. So...is it King Zhou? Or King Zhongshun who was once king of Wu?"

There is also a layer of haze in the bottom of my heart. The prince and King Zhao have only been gone for 14 years. Will the descendants and generals of these people make a comeback?
Among the four princes and eight princes, how many people are involved with these princes?
I just feel that there are thousands of threads in it, and there is a lot of fog.

(End of this chapter)