The Red Mansions

Chapter 290 Bearing the Pain of Separation

Ningguo Mansion

In the flower hall, Xue Pan and all the young servants have gone to the other courtyard to wait, and they are all served by nuns and maidservants on both sides.

Yuan Chun was followed by two female officials, entering the hall, the girl's bright eyes under the slender eyebrows of willow leaves first saw Jia Zheng, her red lips moved, and swallowed back the address of "Father" that came to her lips.

Instead, he turned his attention to the young man in the brocade robe of Shu brocade, who was the rightful owner of the oral instruction.

This is also the first time that Jia Heng sees Yuan Chun. The first thing that catches his eyes is a twenty-nine-year-old beauty. He is of medium stature, with a plump face, gentle eyebrows and beautiful eyes. His face is white and rosy, and his skin is like that of a baby. Delicate and delicate, it seems that water will come out with every pinch, pink and greasy cheeks have some baby fat, under the curved willow leaf slender eyebrows, a pair of red phoenix eyes are like lacquer, bright and shining, not as fierce as Sister Feng, at this moment, maybe she is with her. When the father met, there was a bit of surprise.

"This is an elegant and graceful peony face plate." Jia Heng thought to himself.

I don't know if it's the addition of the clothes, although I know that Yuanchun is not as beautiful as Double Ten, but the temperament is beautiful and bright, gentle and pleasant.

Following the girl in female officer's attire, she said, "First-class general Yunhui, your empress has an order."

The sound of pearls and jade, like big pearls and small pearls falling on a jade plate, is as soft as water, but because it is pretending to be serious, Jia Heng glanced at the girl, and couldn't help saying a word in his heart, Zhuang Li's beauty, graceful and soft, unexpectedly collected in one person.

Jia Heng saluted and listened quietly.

After Yuanchun delivered the oral order, he cupped his hands and said, "Minister, Jia Heng would like to obey your mother's order."

Yizhi can be used not only by the empress dowager, but also by the empress. Except for Yizhi, there are no restrictions on royal men and women.

The content of the oral order was nothing more than to invite him to the palace for lunch tomorrow. At that time, the empress brought Wei Wang Chen Ran to accompany him, which was regarded as the meaning of the son's entrustment.

After Jia Heng finished his response, Yuan Chun, who was opposite, said softly: "Brother Heng, I heard in the palace that a handsome young man came out of my Jia's Ningfu. My brother is so young."

As Yuan Chun said, he looked at Jia Heng with a bit of joy on his face. The children of the Dongfu were the pillars of the imperial court, and the Jia family had successors.

Jia Heng paused for a moment, secretly thought, Brother Heng, why does it feel like he has unlocked a new title?
Staring at the girl on the opposite side, she said, "Big sister, the palace is strictly forbidden, how did you hear me?"

Yuan Chun smiled, looked at the young man opposite, and said softly: "Your Majesty and Empress often mention Brother Heng, so I heard about it."

Jia Heng said: "The kindness of the emperor is great, and the empress looks at it with kindness. If it is not the case, how can I be able to talk about it all the time?"

Yuan Chun looked at the young man across from him and said emotionally, smiled without saying a word, and thought secretly, he really deserves to be the patriarch of Jia's generation.

At this moment, Jia Zheng looked at Yuan Chun with a complex expression, and called out.

Yuan Chun turned to look at Jia Zheng, his eyes were red, and he choked up, "Father."

As he said, he bowed down and paid respects.

Just now, the decree was delivered on behalf of the empress to separate the monarch and his ministers, but now it's family members who meet each other and see their father as a daughter, how could it be a great courtesy?

Jia Zheng's face was excited, his lips trembled, and he said, "Okay, I haven't seen you for many years, and you have grown so tall."

He wanted to step forward to support him with both hands, but he was a little at a loss, his hands were hanging in the air.

The female officer and Yuan Chun's maid at the side held the qin, and when they saw this, they hurried forward to help Yuan Chun up.

Yuan Chun's mood was ups and downs at the moment, and he didn't want the accompanying female officer to see him. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he looked at him with tears in his eyes, and said in a trembling voice, "Father, mother and Baoyu, are you okay?"

Jia Zheng said: "Okay, everything is fine, and Baoyu is growing up. He is now in Xifu. See you later."

When father and daughter meet, they have mixed feelings.

Looking at this scene, Jia Heng paused, waved his hands, and ordered the serving lady out of the flower hall, while Baoqin also led another female official out to wait.

Under the eaves of the verandah, Jia Heng ordered a woman to arrange for the eunuch who went out of the palace together, and entertained her well, and then asked another woman to report to the West Mansion.

Here, Jia Zheng and Yuan Chun narrated their love after parting. The father and daughter reunited. Although they didn't cry, they were also full of sorrow and joy.

Jia Heng waited for a while, then turned and returned to the flower hall, looked at Jia Zheng, Yuan Chun and his daughter who looked normal, nodded, and said: "The old lady got the letter in the West Mansion, I think I'm in a hurry to come now."

Jia Zheng nodded and said with a smile, "Brother Heng said yes, this will be over."

Yuan Chun's eye circles were red, and there were still slight tears on his cheeks. It was clear that he had cried just now. When he raised his eyes and saw the young man opposite, his watery gaze was somewhat complicated.

Such a young boy is so thoughtful and considerate in dealing with things.

Jia Heng said: "It's not easy for eldest sister to go out of the palace once, first go to the West Mansion to meet the old lady, wife and a few sisters."

Yuan Chun nodded his head, his soft eyes fell on Jia Heng's face, and he gave a soft "hmm".

Jia Heng turned his head and ordered another maid, saying that he was going to Xifu for lunch, and at the same time went to Xichun Courtyard to call Xichun, and went to Rongqing Hall of Xifu.

After that, he took Yuanchun and Jia Zheng to the west mansion.

As for the other things, let the mother, daughter, and sisters be reunited first, and then talk about other things.

Honor Hall

Mother Jia, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, and Sister Feng were joking and waiting, but in fact they were very anxious. At this moment, Lin Zhixiao's family outside said happily, "Master, Master Heng, and the eldest girl are here."

When Jia Mu heard this, she stood up and said, "Where is he now?"

"It's in the corridor, here we come." Lin Zhixiao's family responded.

"Let's go out to meet him quickly," Mother Jia said hastily.

The people in the house got up from their seats in a huff and walked towards the outside of Rongqing Hall.

It was inevitable that Jia's mother was not eager. When Yuanchun entered the palace, many years passed in a flash. She was using her youth to maintain the wealth of Jia's mansion.

This is also one of the reasons why Jia's mother loves Erfang so much.

Aunt Xue, Baochai, Daiyu, Xiangyun, Yingchun and Tanchun all got up to accompany them.

Wang Yi's daughter-in-law looked embarrassed, and couldn't sit still, so she had to drag her daughter Wang Zi, and went out with Jia Mu and others.

On the Chaoshou corridor, the figures of the three approached.

Standing under the eaves of the corridor, Jia Mu called out first, "Big girl."

Yuan Chun, as if struck by lightning, stared at Jia Mu, walked quickly, and got close to her arms, paid homage to him, and called: "Old ancestor."

On the other side, Mrs. Wang was pinching a handkerchief and looking at her daughter, her nose was sore and her eyes were tearful.

Not long after, Mother Jia cried out first, and said, "Big girl..."

This suddenly caused Mrs. Wang to cry.

Sister Feng smiled and persuaded: "Today is a day of great joy, the ancestors don't want to cry anymore."

Aunt Xue was also persuading, and then Mother Jia wiped away her tears and said, "Okay, the flesh and blood are separated, and we are reunited today. This is the great grace of the palace."

As he said, he pulled Yingchun, Tanchun, Daiyu, Baochai, Xiangyun and Li Wan to meet Yuanchun one by one.

And Jia Heng followed Jia Zheng to stand under the corridor and watched quietly, with a flash of thought in his eyes.

He then thought about how to "rescue" Yuan Chun from the palace.

"Yuanchun's departure from the palace is actually a matter of what Empress Song said, but will this empress deliberately not let me go, or even... give it to her son again in order to win me over?"

Thinking to the end, his eyes were deep.

The Jia family has already been involved in the matter of seizing the heir, and it was not until his generation that they showed signs of "turning over". How can they be involved in such disasters again?
The son of heaven is rich in spring and autumn, and it is still early to seize the throne.

"The empress probably won't do this for a short time, but I need to show my attitude, otherwise it will be a mess, and there is really nothing I can do about her, so I really have to go to tomorrow's banquet." Jia Heng thought about it.

No matter whether Yuan Chun owes her favor to her superiors or is the side concubine of a certain prince, it does not conform to... the interests of the Jia family with him as the core of leadership.

At that time, the east wind cannot overwhelm the west wind, and the west wind will overwhelm the east wind!
"This matter requires a lot of planning, and the key is to get Yuan Chun's understanding and cooperation." Jia Heng looked at Yuan Chun, thinking.

At this moment, Mother Jia looked at Jia Zheng and Jia Heng with a smile, and called out, "Come quickly, where are you standing in the cold?"

Jia Heng nodded, and entered the Rongqing Hall with Jia Zheng, and took their seats one after another.

While talking, Xichun brought her maid and mother-in-law over from Dongfu to meet Yuanchun, and after a long talk, they sat by the bank of Yingchun, and then, with a pair of clear and cold eyes, vaguely It landed where Jia Heng was.

At this moment, Jia Mu took Yuan Chun's hand and said with a smile, "It's not easy for you to leave the palace this time."

Yuan Chun said softly: "This is the grace of the empress, and she said it is a feast for Brother Heng."

As soon as these words came out, Mother Jia glanced at Wang Yi's daughter-in-law who was smiling, and said with a smile, "Is there anything to say?"

Wang Yi's daughter-in-law's complexion changed, and the smile on her face became more and more unnatural.

Sister Feng said with a smile: "I'm also surprised to see it. The empress personally sent a post to invite me. I'm so old, and I haven't encountered such a thing."

Because of Jia Lian and yesterday's incident with Xichun, Sister Feng quickly found her place and set off the atmosphere.

Yuan Chun considered his words, and said, "The empress has said that the emperor's third son, King Wei, will open the mansion next year, and let Brother Heng come to the palace to meet him."

When Jia's mother heard the words, she nodded with a smile, and suddenly thought of something, she hurriedly asked Jia Heng, "Tomorrow is Baoyu's uncle's son. You are going to the palace, can you miss it?"

As soon as this remark came out, both pairs of eyes looked at Jia Heng, but Baochai still looked at his cousin's face, seeing her ugly face, thought to herself, she might not be happy.

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, then sighed, and said: "Tomorrow, I have an appointment with Li Daxue of the Ministry of War to discuss matters, and I have to sit in the office to watch the matter when I come back. It turns out that I can't even go to the palace to celebrate the birth. The brothers of the Wang family have said it, but now, tomorrow, I can only go to the palace to have a banquet first, and then make other calculations."

Jia Mu frowned and said angrily, "You're just a busy person? The imperial court has just conferred a title not long ago, so why can't you stay at home for a few days and spend time with your family?"

Wang Yi's daughter-in-law was clutching her handkerchief tightly, and Wang Zi who was on the side turned her head to look at her mother in doubt, not quite understanding why her mother became unhappy.

Sister Feng, who took this scene into her eyes, had a flash of amusement in Danfeng's eyes, smiled and said: "Brother Heng, yes, the court's errands are important, but the family's affairs can't be left behind."

Aunt Xue agreed with a smile: "If you don't work hard and are more capable, you will definitely not be promoted to the second-rank military officer at a young age."

Aunt Xue didn't think about anything, but seeing the lively atmosphere, she offered a few words.

Jia Heng said: "For my Jia family, the emperor's kindness is not insignificant. It is the time to work hard and do things with heart. However, now that the palace is calling, I have to go to the palace first."

Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old Ancestor, listen to it, Xu is so loyal to the king's affairs that the palace only values ​​what Brother Heng gives."

Everyone laughed when they heard the words, Rongqing Hall was filled with laughter.

Yuan Chun said with a smile: "Brother Heng is diligent and courageous. Even in the palace, he is often praised by the Holy Majesty and the Empress. They are all full of praise."

When Jia Mu heard this, she asked, "The palace knows Brother Heng's reputation?"

Yuan Chun said softly: "Brother Heng has a great reputation in Shenjing City. Even though the palace is separated by the high walls, you can still hear the name of loyalty and bravery."

Jiamu, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue and others in Rongqing Hall looked at each other for a moment.

Sister Feng said with a smile: "Madam, have you forgotten that the palace gave food once, the peach blossom cake that the Empress herself cooked last time?"

Jiamu pretended to remember, and said with a smile: "Look, I have a small memory and a big forgetfulness. It was the time when I was named a third-class general last time. You sisters have tasted it."

As he spoke, his eyes swept over Tanchun, Xichun, Yingchun, Daiyu... Finally, he did not forget to glance at the face of Wang Yi's daughter-in-law.

Xiangyun smiled and said, "Grandmother, I haven't eaten it yet."

Mrs. Wang is okay, Aunt Xue was stunned for a while, and subconsciously looked at her daughter's face, and saw that Baochai also saw a strange color on her face.

Obviously didn't know it before.

Even though the mother and daughter of the Xue family asked their servants to inquire about some of Jia Heng's deeds, they were newcomers after all, so there were always some details that were missed.

For example, the Peach Blossom Cake cooked by Empress Song was given to Jia Heng by Emperor Chongping.

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "The most respected person in the world personally cooks the dim sum, this... Brother Heng is really amazing."

Baochai's slender eyebrows were curved, and her apricot eyes stared at the young man with a calm complexion and a calm mind amidst the discussions of the crowd, his eyes fluttered like water.

Facing all eyes, Jia Heng fully practiced the role of a qualified tool person, saying: "It's all the grace of the Holy One, and the Empress has mercy."

Seeing the "showing off" scene of "you talk to me", Wang Yi's daughter-in-law had a faint smile on her face, she just felt like sitting on pins and needles, and wanted to leave, but it was not easy at the moment, so she could only listen Several people talked.

Fortunately, at this moment, Mother Jia told Yuanyang, "It's noon, I've prepared lunch, let's have some together."

At this time, Wang Yi's daughter-in-law got up quickly, forced herself to laugh and said, "Old lady, madam, there are still things at home, I need to go back and help, please stay with me."

Mother Jia stayed and said, "Brother Yi and his wife don't have to leave after lunch?"

Although I didn't like the way Wang Yi's daughter-in-law spoke "publicly" just now, but if the relatives came here, if they didn't even stay for a meal, those who didn't know would think that her Jia family didn't treat guests well.

Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue also spoke out to persuade them to stay.

Wang Yi's daughter-in-law smiled and said: "Old lady, the eldest girl is coming back, it's time for a family reunion, besides, grandson's daughter-in-law has to send invitations to several houses to meet the imperial order, so it's really hard to keep more."

Seeing that he insisted on leaving, although Jia's mother was unhappy, she couldn't show it on the happy day. She said to Sister Feng beside her, "Young lady Feng, send my brother and daughter-in-law off for me."

Sister Feng smiled and led Ping'er away.

After Wang Yi's wife and daughter left, the Rongqing hall continued to be noisy.

Yuanchun talked with Baoyu, Tanchun, Xichun and Li Wan, and held hands with Mrs. Wang's mother and daughter. After talking for a while, they began to eat lunch.

After that, sit down again to drink tea and talk.

On Yuanchun's side, he took Baoyu's hand, looked around at the smiling faces, sighed faintly, and said softly: "The house in the farmhouse is full of smoke and silk, so I can enjoy family happiness. Now I live in a deep palace, and my flesh and blood are separated." , there is no fun at all."

When Jia Mu heard the words, she sighed and said, "Big girl, I have suffered for you all these years."

Mrs. Wang comforted: "These years, it is because of your mother that I have suffered for you."

Aunt Xue and Sister Feng also spoke together to comfort them.

Then at this moment, "Ahem..."

But a tactical clearing of the throat was heard.

Everyone cast their gazes in unison.

Jia Heng put down the teacup, his face was calm, his voice was as clear as gold and stone, and he said: "If elder sister wants to enjoy family happiness and live with her sisters, she can ask the empress's grace to return home from the palace. .”

Yuan Chun: "..."

Jiamu, Fengwan, Sichun, Chaidai: "???"

Baoyu's eyes lit up, and she wanted to say something, but remembering Jia Heng's horror, she hurriedly put her hands to cover her mouth.

Mrs. Wang's eyebrows twitched, her face changed suddenly, and she said anxiously: "This... how can this be?"

Baochai also stared at Jia Heng with frowned eyebrows, her apricot eyes flickered with thoughtful light.

Facing the gazes, Jia Heng looked calm, and said: "Of course, it depends on what the elder sister means, but I am the patriarch of the Jia clan, and I think that now I am a child of the East and the West, and the weather has changed, and I am looking forward to it. Wealth and glory, fame and fortune, you can make contributions to the community and take it for yourself, and you don't need your eldest sister to bear the pain of separation."

Jia Heng didn't say too much about some things, the implication is that the patriarch of my Jia clan thought that my Jia family didn't need to use women to enter the palace, but to seek the wealth of foreign relatives, wasting time and suffering youth.

If others say this, they will probably face ridicule, you speak lightly!
Easier said than done!
However, Jia Heng's original "Reciting Nobility List" was famous all over the country, and within a few months, he repeatedly made great achievements, became a second-rank official, and was named a first-class general Yunhui.

For a while, Rongqingtang was silent for a while, and a needle could be heard falling.

(End of this chapter)