The Red Mansions

Chapter 289 Come, see off!

Xue Pan's heart was agitated when he heard it, and his eyes, which were as big as copper bells, stared round.

Good guy, my uncle is really very respectable. After giving birth, guests who come to celebrate birthdays, such as princes, generals, and even the chief ministers of the cabinet, will give face and come to celebrate birthdays. What kind of power is this?

At the same time, Rongqing Hall was full of gems and emeralds, warm as spring, and laughter resounded in every corner.

Jia Mu sat on the Arhat bed, pinching the shoulders of the mandarin duck and Amber, with a smile on her face, with a relaxed and relaxed expression.

On the embroidered pier below, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Fengwan, Yingchun, Tanchun, Daiyu, Baochai, Xiangyun, Baoyu and others were present impressively, accompanied by maidservants behind them.

In the Rongqing hall partitioned off by twelve screens, the mother-in-law and maidservants stood with their hands down, and they didn't even hear their coughs.

"Brother Yi and daughter-in-law, I haven't seen you for a while." Mother Jia greeted with a smile.

Wang Yi's daughter-in-law and her daughter also followed Wang Yi to visit Jia's house.

The daughter is 12 years old and her name is Wang Zi. The little girl is not tall. She has a pink and petite melon-seeded face without any makeup. Under the willow-leaf slender eyebrows, the slender eyes are like water. Sister Feng holds hands and talks beside her.

Baoyu peeked at Wang Zi's face from time to time. On the full moon's face, there was a look of eagerness to try, and she wanted to come forward to talk to her.

Secretly thought, this girl from the Wang family looks like a boudoir Qiongyu.

Zijuan behind Daiyu tugged on Daiyu's sleeve lightly, signaling with her eyes.

Daiyu turned her starry eyes, and then looked at Baoyu's expression. Seeing Baoyu's staring eyes, with a smile on her face, she shook her head secretly.

It's not surprising that Second Brother Bao has this temperament.

Wang Zi lived in Jinling Province in the past, and she only came to Shenjing not long ago.

Li Shi, Wang Yi's daughter-in-law, is a young woman with a head full of pearls and emeralds and dressed in silk and satin. She is 28 and nine years old, with slender shoulders and a slender waist. With a bit of a vicious look, she said with a smile: "If the old lady has time, she should come over to have fun. The mother-in-law is here to talk about you."

Mother Jia smiled, but she felt a little displeased. According to her seniority, only Wang Ziteng's wife came to visit, so she asked, "It's been a year since I saw her, why didn't she come here today?" Drop in?"

Mrs. Li said with a smile: "Because tomorrow is the master's birth, my mother-in-law is going to receive orders from various families, and she is too busy. I said let her rest and I will make arrangements, but my mother-in-law can't be idle. The ones who are talking about are all wives and wives of the first and second grades in Beijing, so don’t neglect them.”

The smile on Jia Mu's face faltered again, and she felt a little panicked in her heart.

Although Jia's mother didn't know what Versailles was, she felt a little uncomfortable listening to Li's beaming narration.

Mrs. Wang asked curiously, "Which guests have you invited?"

This question can be said to hit Wang Yi's daughter-in-law's heart, and the smile on her face became more and more prosperous, and she said: "If you go back to Auntie, I only know that the invitation cards have been issued, including Prince Beijing, Prince Nan'an, and Duke Zhen. Li Guogong, Zhiguo Gong, Xiu Guogong, Ciguogong... These ten or so old relatives, as well as the governors, generals, and guerrilla generals in the Beijing camp needless to say, the master is in charge of the tens of thousands of people in the Beijing camp. People, I didn't even mention the thousands of households below, if we really want to pass them all, I'm afraid there won't be enough to set up a hundred tables in the house."

Aunt Xue listened, her heart was full of joy, she had a proud smile on her face, and echoed: "This life is really grand and decent."

Everyone laughed in agreement, this is the atmosphere group.

Aunt Xue smiled, and then looked at Baochai beside her, and saw that although her daughter also had a slight smile on her face, Aunt Xue, who was familiar with her daughter's temperament, still saw something wrong.

Secretly thought, is there anything wrong with what she just said?
Baochai's apricot eyes flickered, but she caught the change in the expression on Jia Mu's face. She picked up the tea at the side, took a sip of the tea, and felt somewhat enlightened.

Sister Feng's eyes were full of smiles, and she said: "Sister-in-law, did cousin invite Brother Heng just now?"

Wang Yi's daughter-in-law smiled and said: "Yeah, the master is very serious about Cousin Heng, I heard that my cousin returned to the capital after suppressing the bandits, and we all waited outside the city of Shenjing, so I just happened to meet my aunt and sister Baochai someday, right? "

Said, looking at Aunt Xue.

Aunt Xue nodded, she still had a smile on her face, but she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.

That day, she thought her brother was coming out of the city to meet her.

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

But at the Ningguo Mansion, Wang Yi was enjoying Jia Zheng's envious eyes when Xue Pan was idle in his thoughts, and couldn't help but feel more and more happy. Taking the opportunity, he frowned and said, "Uncle, I didn't say that Brother Heng is not an official." In the past few days, the spectrum is getting bigger and bigger. A few days ago, when he came back from the outside class, my father went out of the city to meet him personally, saying that he would clean up the dust for him, but he turned out to be fine, lukewarm. I just want to say, does he look down on us old relatives or what?"

Xue Pan interjected, "Brother, didn't you say that cousin Heng went to the palace to meet the saint?"

Wang Yi: "..."

Xue has a big head, if you don't speak, no one will put on the bridle for you, and you will be led to sell it!
Jia Zheng paused, looked at Wang Yi, and said, "Although Brother Heng has a cooler temper, he is still considerate to some old relatives. It's just that last time he was knighted, it seems that few relatives came to congratulate him."

Jia Zheng wasn't stupid either, and now he knew that Wang Yi was picking on his Jia family, and instead mentioned Jia Heng's conferment and celebration banquet.

Wang Yi's expression froze, his momentum weakened a bit, and he said, "Didn't father not be in Beijing at the beginning?"

Jia Zheng frowned and said: "Okay, let's not talk about those things for now. I heard that Brother Heng and Father Ni are working together in the army. They should support and support each other in the future."

Hearing this, Wang Yi felt that the boss was unhappy. Who is supporting whom?
In terms of official positions, his father was the Jiedu envoy of the Beijing camp, and Jia Heng was in charge of the army.

Just when Wang Yi's face was sullen, he heard a servant from outside reporting, "Master Heng is here."

Hearing these words, Wang Yi was taken aback for a moment, and staring over his eyes, he saw a tall, slender young man with a calm face walking towards him.

Seeing Jia Heng, Jia Zheng immediately stood up, smiled, and called out, "Brother Heng, you are here."

Xue Pan almost jumped up from the chair, with joy on his face, he said with a smile: "Cousin Heng, you are here."

He had heard about what happened yesterday, his mother wanted to send him to school, but it was this brother Heng who resolutely refused, and pointed out a good way for him to join the army as a general next to his uncle.

Thinking about it can lead many people...

The smile on Xue Pan's face grew stronger.

Although he slapped himself a few times at the beginning, it was because he was blinded by lard and yelled nonsense.

Sitting at the moment, Wang Yi looked somewhat glaring, his eyes darkened, so he had no choice but to stand up, looking at the boy who was a dozen years younger than him, the sense of discomfort became more and more intense. He said with a smile: "Brother Heng is really handsome. I often hear my father mentioning Brother Heng. Now that I see him, I am more famous when I meet him. You are young and promising, young and promising."

Jia Heng looked calm, turned to look at Jia Zheng, and asked doubtfully, "Who is this?"

Brother Heng, is that what you can call him?

As a matter of fact, in the East and the West, apart from Jia Mu, Aunt Xue, Mrs. Wang, Jia Zheng and other elderly people, few people call Jia Heng Brother Heng.

Wang Yi: "..."

Anger couldn't help but surge up in my heart, although I already knew that this villain was successful, but seeing his arrogant and arrogant appearance, I still couldn't suppress the anger.

Jia Zheng said, "Brother Heng, this is Wang Yi, your Wang cousin."

Jia Heng glanced at Wang Yi, in fact, he just heard some words from Wang Yi.

There are only four words of evaluation, I don't know the so-called!
As far as he knew, this Young Master Wang didn't mix in the officialdom, he donated an alternate acquaintance with him, he was usually doing business, and at the same time helped Wang Ziteng to greet and send him off at home to socialize.

"So it's the brothers of the Wang family. I don't know which Yamen the brothers of the Wang family worked in?" Jia Heng asked intentionally.

Wang Yi: "..."

His face was blue and white, how could he not know that he was making a fool of himself!
Jia Zheng explained: "Your cousin of the Wang family is doing some business in Beijing, and donated an alternate acquaintance with him."

Jia Heng nodded, said "Oh", and took a noncommittal seat on the main seat.

Seeing Jia Heng's "arrogant" attitude, Wang Yi's face was also a bit cold, and his tone was stiff, and he said: "Brother Heng, he is my father's son tomorrow, brother Heng, please be sure to honor him tomorrow." .”

As he said that, he slapped the greeting card in his sleeve on the small table, clearly with anger.

Seeing this, Jia Zheng's heart skipped a beat, his eyes wandered back and forth between Wang Yi and Jia Heng, he sighed, and thought to himself, young and vigorous.

Jia Heng said coldly: "Tomorrow is Wang Jieshuai's son? I'm afraid I won't be able to get away. I asked Mr. Li Ge to discuss military affairs at the Ministry of War. After that, I have to go to Wucheng Bingma Division and Guoyong Camp Handling official duties, I also ask the brothers of the Wang family to signal to Wang Jieshuai on my behalf that there will be a generous gift tomorrow."

In fact, it was not just aimed at the Wang family, there was something wrong, he had been resting for two or three days since he came back, and it was time for him to sit down and watch the matter.

As for Wang Ziteng's son, he can go or not.

In the second chapter of the original book of the Red Chamber, Baoyu once complained: "It's unclear if there is a birthday party every year."

Jia Heng has reason to suspect that Wang Ziteng took advantage of his birthday to amass money or win over influence.

Besides, Wang Yi is too arrogant and has no manners to treat others.

When Wang Yi heard this, he sneered, and said: "I know Brother Heng is busy with official duties, but can he still be busy with government affairs and the chief assistant of the cabinet? And Mr. Yang Ge from the cabinet may not all come to the banquet, but Brother Heng is busy with business?"

Looking at the young face on the opposite side who is not more than one or two years older than his daughter, flirting with him, his heart is full of evil fire.

In fact, Wang Yi would not admit it, but the fire of jealousy was burning.

How old is Jia Heng?
But his father, Prince Teng, went out to Beijing to greet him, and was finally slapped in the face.

Of course, this is also because his mentality has not been adjusted.

Jia Heng paused for a moment, thinking.

Yang Guochang, why did he get mixed up with Wang Ziteng?
I remember that the chief minister of the cabinet has always been indifferent to such martial arts as Wang Ziteng.

"That's right, the defense of northern Xinjiang is gradually controlled by the University of Wuyingdian. The Chu Party is bound to use things in the north, while the Qi Party's right to speak in border affairs will gradually be weakened. In order to consolidate the position of chief assistant, Yang Guochang must find a military leader. Another support, and Prince Tengxu is one of the candidates he is looking for, but, with the wrist of this old fox, will he give birth to Prince Teng in a clear-cut manner? This can be sprayed to death by the civil and military officials of the court..."

Seeing Jia Heng's silence, Wang Yi thought Jia Heng was shocked by him, glanced at Jia Heng, and was about to speak, but a voice rang in his ear.

"see a visitor out!"

But at this time, the servant's voice sounded.

Jia Heng has obviously picked up the teacup here.

I don't want to talk nonsense with Wang Yi.

In fact, serving tea to see off guests has gradually become an official custom in this era.

Seeing this, Wang Yi's face turned livid, and he felt a punch hit the air, and let out a cold snort.

Xue Pan watched from the side, his eyes the size of copper bells rolled around, showing a hint of enlightenment.

Is this going to be a fuss?
So, is it the family of Wang's cousin who is more respectable, or his cousin Heng's family?
It was a little unclear for a while.

Just as Xue Pan was thinking about it, he heard a servant outside standing on the porch saying: "Master Heng, the empress of the palace has sent someone to deliver the word of mouth."

Everyone in the inner hall was startled.

Jia Heng frowned, stood up, and asked, "Did you say which father-in-law it is?"

Secretly thought, the empress sent someone to pass the word, could it be Xia Shouzhong?This old eunuch is greedy for money and directly extorts money.

The servant responded, turned around and hurried away.

After a while, a woman came in with a beaming face and said: "It's the eldest girl of the West Mansion, with two female officials and the father-in-law of the palace, and she received the Queen's order, saying that it's tomorrow, please go to Master Heng." Going to the palace for a banquet."

Because it was an oral order, the process of passing it on was not so strict. When Yuan Chun came in, they all brought the female officials with them, so they stayed on the carriage and briefly explained the content of the oral order, so that Jia's house could clean up the idlers and others.

Otherwise, it would not be appropriate for the female envoys in the Queen's Palace to be seen.

Wang Yi: "???"

Xue Pan's cheeks were flushed, and he said in shock: "The empress in the palace, why would you invite Brother Heng to the banquet?"

When Jia Heng heard this, her face was slightly startled, and she thought to herself, Yuan Chun, why is she leaving the palace at this time?
However, now is not the time to think about these things, so he glanced at Wang Yi, whose expression changed and he stood there dumbfounded.

With a cold snort, he ignored Wang Yi, turned to look at Jia Zheng with a shocked face, and said softly: "Master Zheng, Sister Yuan Chun came home to visit relatives when she went out of the palace, this should be the Empress grace."

In his mind, most of the kindness Empress Song showed was to reciprocate for the matter of Wei Wang Chen Ran.

Jia Zheng's mood was mixed, and he felt his nose sour, and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay, this is really a great grace."

As a father, the flesh and blood were separated for a few years, and now they meet again, with mixed feelings of sadness and joy.

Jia Heng turned his head and told the woman to call more nuns and maidservants to welcome Yuanchun with him.

Looking back at Wang Yi, he frowned and shouted: "If there is nothing else, your Excellency should go back first, come and see off the guests!"

This kind of villain did not beat out with sticks, which is already giving Jia Zheng face!
Wang Yi's expression froze, he stared at the young man opposite, his lips moved, and wanted to say something, but when he met those cold eyes, he felt a sense of fear, he gritted his teeth, and said "please go ahead" to the two servants. In the voice, he flicked his sleeves and walked away in despair.

Seeing this scene, Xue Pan's eyes staring like copper bells flickered, and he vaguely understood something.

At this moment, not only Jia Heng got the letter, but also Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Li Wan and Sister Feng in the Rongqing Hall of the West Mansion also heard the report.

In the Hall of Honor, Jia Mu, who was listening to Wang Yi's daughter-in-law Versailles, couldn't help but sit up from the Arhat's bed and said joyfully, "Where is he now?"

Lin Zhixiao's family smiled and said: "The eldest girl is now in Dongfu."

Mrs. Wang wept with joy: "It's really a great grace. She has been away for several years, and our mother and I haven't seen each other for a few times. It can be regarded as coming back to see."

Lin Zhixiao's family said with a smile: "I heard that the Queen Mother's oral order was passed on to let Uncle Heng enter the palace for a banquet."

Jia Mu laughed and said, "It's still because of Brother Heng. Listen, it's very honorable for the empress to invite you to the palace for a banquet."

Mrs. Li and Mrs. Wang: "..."

When Aunt Xue heard the words, there was a smile on her fair face, and the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes twitched. She turned her head to look at Baochai, only to see her daughter smiling and saying nothing, her apricot eyes showing a hint of thought.

Jia Mu said with a smile, "Yuanyang, help me over there quickly."

Then he looked at Yingchun, Tanchun, Baochai, Xiangyun, and Baoyu, and said with a smile, "Everyone go, see your sister Yuanchun."

All of a sudden, everyone was happy, and got up from their seats one after another, preparing to go to the East Mansion.

At this moment, another woman ran over and said: "Old lady, Uncle Heng said that there is no need to come and run around. After the East Mansion has passed the word of mouth, come with the eldest girl and have dinner together."

When Jia Mu heard this, she nodded and said with a smile, "Yuanyang, tell the kitchen to prepare lunch."

The mandarin duck should have gone with a smile.

(End of this chapter)