The Red Mansions

Chapter 322 Intentionally moving the Xue family

Rongqing Hall
The few people who were talking were discussing the court situation, when suddenly a woman came in from outside and said: "Old lady, master, Master Heng is here."

While talking, Jia Heng walked in long, into the flower hall, bowed to Jia Mu who was at the head, then nodded to Xi Chun, Dai Yu, and Xiang Yun, then saw Jia Zheng beside him, and asked: "Second Master is here too."

In my heart, I understood why Jia's mother called him, probably because of today's court meeting.

Jia Zheng is a member of the Ministry of Industry, Wailang, and he is also qualified to participate in today's court meeting.

Jia Zheng twirled his beard with his hand, looked at the boy in the stone blue long gown, nodded, and asked, "Zi Yu, why didn't I see you when I went to court?"

Jia Heng paused, and said softly, "I went to sit at a friend's house for a while."

While talking, guided by the mandarin ducks, he sat down on an embroidered pier in front of Jia Mu.

Just as Jia Heng was about to speak, another woman came in from behind the screen and said, "Old lady, my concubine and Miss Bao are here."

Jia Mu hurriedly stretched out her hand and said, "Hurry up and send someone over here."

Not long after, Aunt Xue and Baochai entered the hall arm in arm.

Compared with the gloomy cloud on yesterday's face, Aunt Xue's expression was obviously brighter now, and she called out from a distance: "Old lady."

Baochai glanced at Jia Heng, stepped forward gracefully, and greeted Jia Mu, Jia Zheng and other elders.

Jia's mother asked: "Auntie, Bao girl is sitting down, is Pan'er better?"

Aunt Xue sat in front of Jia Mu and sighed softly: "Thanks to the old lady, I only suffered some flesh wounds, and I have returned safely."

Jia Mu nodded repeatedly and said, "That's good, that's good."

At this moment, Aunt Xue turned to look at Jia Heng who was at the side, and said, "This time, thanks to brother Heng, I sent so many people to look for it."

Because of Xue Pan's words just now, Aunt Xue's heart was a little bit moved, and she completely dispelled the trace of resentment before she didn't find Xue Pan, and her tone was also a little flattering.

In fact, for Aunt Xue, this has almost become a social instinct.

When she was young, Miss Wang Jiasan was also innocent, talkative and cheerful, which is why Jia's mother was kind to Aunt Xue.

Instead, he didn't joke much with Mrs. Wang.

Facing a series of gazes, Jia Heng said, "It's good that Wenlong is fine."

Aunt Xue sighed: "He also said to thank you in person, but he suffered some injuries and couldn't get out of bed."

Jia Heng thought for a while and said, "I'll go and see him later."

Aunt Xue was overjoyed when she heard the words, she smiled lightly and said, "That Pan'er may be so happy, maybe this injury will heal faster."

Jia Heng paused for a moment, feeling that this was a bit strange, so he was silent for a while.

Jia Mu said, "Young girl Feng just came from Baoyu's uncle."

When Aunt Xue heard the words, she also suppressed the smile on her face, she looked sad, and sighed: "I also know about my brother, and I will go to the house to express my condolences tomorrow, Feng girl, how is your uncle's house?"

Seeing sadness on her face, Sister Feng said: "Oh, look... my aunt will know when she leaves tomorrow, it's too horrible to look at."

Not only was Mrs. Wang frightened, even Sister Feng was silent on the way back.

The coffin stopped several times, from the flower hall to the courtyard, it was full, and anyone who saw this tragic scene would feel depressed, and Sister Feng has always been lenient, not hiding life and death.

But Mother Jia felt sorry for Baoyu, so she only let the two royal families, Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng, go over to express their condolences first, and tomorrow will be the men of Jia's mansion, such as Jia Amnesty, Jia Zheng and others, to go to express their condolences.

Aunt Xue sighed.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the hall was somewhat gloomy, Mother Jia turned to look at Jia Heng and said, "Brother Heng, how did the court deal with those rebellious soldiers who were murdered?"

Jia Heng said: "The soldiers and horses of the five cities and the Tiqi of Jinyifu killed them all."

When Sister Feng heard the words, Liu Shao raised her eyebrows, her phoenix eyes flashed sharply, and said bitterly: "It's cheap for these thieves!"

Jia Heng looked silent.

Jia Zheng asked, "Brother Heng, the Holy Majesty has dismissed Baoyu as his uncle this time. Is there still time for recovery?"

As soon as these words came out, in Rongqing Hall, Jia's mother and Sister Feng stopped talking and looked at Jia Heng.

In fact, Aunt Xue was the one who cared the most in the field, she turned her face away with hope in her eyes.

And Baochai paused for a moment, listening intently.

Jia Heng said: "Wang Jie... Uncle is responsible for negligence after all, but the sage thought of his hard work, and his relatives died in the king's affairs, so he was extra merciful. He just dismissed him from his official position and closed his doors to reflect. As for whether there will be more in the future The recovery period will depend on what happens to the Sacred Heart this time."

In his opinion, Wang Ziteng would not just sink into the mud and never stand up again. Looking at the whole army, Wang Ziteng actually performed well, but of course he messed things up.

But there is hard work without credit.

Especially the martyrdom of the family members is really tragic. After a period of time, the emperor calms down and does not stop thinking about the tragic events, and then resumes to show his magnanimity.

The reason is obvious. If you are loyal to the king's affairs, you will end up in such a miserable situation. If you really do one thing and never use it, isn't this chilling people's hearts?

It is not easy for Chen Han to train a general.

And looking at this incident, it was not Wang Ziteng himself who asked for bribes from the generals to stir up the mutiny, but the greed and cruelty of his subordinates that sparked the incident.

Of course, it is estimated that it is difficult to make great use of it, and talents are not enough for great tasks.

However, the problem of Wang Ziteng's loyalty was highlighted because of the martyrdom of his family members.

To put it bluntly, the blood of his wife Zhao and the youngest son of his concubine saved Prince Teng's political life to some extent.

"But after Xue Pan's thunder exploded, it's hard to say." Jia Heng's thoughts turned, and a trace of coldness flashed in his heart.

Although Jia Heng's words were not clear, they still gave Aunt Xue some hope.

Jia Mu sighed: "Yesterday we were all in fear. Seeing that the Chinese New Year is almost here, something like this happened again. Fortunately, there is no danger."

Jia Heng said: "Don't worry, old lady, you can still live well this year."

Sister Feng looked at the young man in the stone blue regular shirt, her bright and clear Danfeng eyes flashed, and she said softly: "It's also thanks to Brother Heng, who sent troops to guard Ningrong Street."

Aunt Xue sighed deeply when she heard it.

Her elder brother is in charge of 10,000+ people in the Beijing camp. If someone protects the family, how can they let the family suffer such a disaster?

Jia Mu said: "It's getting late, Yuanyang, let the back kitchen prepare the meal, and call Baoyu to have dinner together. I haven't seen him for a day."

The mandarin duck responded with an "hey", and then went straight to the other courtyard to call Baoyu.

Yuan Chun whispered softly: "Baoyu has been going to the school for the past few days, leaving early and returning late."

Jia Heng glanced at Yuan Chun, who was dressed in a light red dress and had a quiet and graceful demeanor.

Secretly thought, since Yuan Chun came back, Baoyu was rarely seen in Rongqing Hall.

Yuan Chun also sensed the young man's warm gaze, and nodded his head. The girl with bright eyes and kind eyes seemed to be about to say something.

She actually wanted to ask, did Brother Heng still count on what he said back then?

She has been staying at home recently, and she feels that it is not interesting, and a big incident of treason happened in Jingzhong recently, and her uncle's family was affected, but she was in a daze in the inner house, and she realized it later.

It can be said that compared to the past when I was exposed to all kinds of court information in the Kunning Palace, Yuanchun at this moment, usually in the inner house, is either needlework with her sisters, or goes to Ningfu to play the piano and study. Gradually feel a little calm, a pool of stagnant water.

He was even a little envious of Tanchun, who was able to read some court newspapers in Jia Heng's study, and sometimes came back later, and could have a few words with Jia Heng.

Jia Heng didn't know what was going on in Yuan Chun's mind, he didn't stay on that plump and soft peony face for too long, raised the teacup in his hand, and sipped the tea with his head bowed.

Jia Mu said softly: "It's almost Chinese New Year, and their school doesn't have a few days off?"

Noble sons like Baoyu have gradually established their own social circles, such as Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan, Chen Yejun and other noble sons.

Jia Heng took a sip of the fragrant tea and said, "Big sister is urging Baoyu to go to school these days, right?"

Jia Mu smiled lightly and said, "It was the big girl who urged Baoyu to benefit a lot during this period. You can ask him, Lao Tzu."

Jia Heng looked at Jia Zheng, but he heard Jia Zheng snort coldly, and said indifferently: "It's not like he didn't put on airs like this in the past, but after a few days, he just reverted to his old ways."

When Jia Mu heard this, the smile on her face froze instantly.

Jia Heng thought for a while and said, "Old lady, let Baoyu rest for a few days, or go to his uncle's house to express condolences. There must be no loss of etiquette."

Mother Jia: "..."

There is nothing wrong with Jia Heng's words, but in the ears of Jiamu, a master of house fighting, he heard some ridicule, and he didn't know who he was ridiculing.

Yuan Chun didn't hear anything unusual, met those warm eyes, and said in a round voice like big pearls and small pearls falling on a jade plate: "In the past few days, such a big event happened at uncle's house, so it was originally to go to uncle's side. Let's take a look, brother Heng will be there tomorrow, right?"

During this period of time, she also figured out some subtleties in the mansion. Brother Heng and mother seemed to have some misunderstandings because of Baoyu's study, and when she was out of the palace, mother seemed to complain about Heng. younger brother.

Jia Heng said softly, "Go and have a look."

Yuan Chun nodded, but didn't say anything else.

Jia Mu said: "It's getting late, it's time to eat, Yuanyang, let the back kitchen prepare the meal."

The mandarin duck responded, and then ordered the mother-in-law to pass the meal.

Everyone stopped talking about other things, and began to eat at a few tables in the small hall next to it.

After dinner, Jia Heng said excuse me, then followed Aunt Xue and Baochai to see Xue Pan.

Rikain

In the wing room, Xue Pan was lying on the bed, humming and chirping, bored for a while, hearing the familiar voice of the man outside, couldn't help being happy, and said to the maid who was taking care of him: "Go and see."

As soon as the words were finished, Jia Heng, Aunt Xue and Baochai entered the wing.

When Xue Pan saw Jia Heng, a few tears came out of his copper bell-sized eyes, and he said, "Cousin Heng, you are here."

Hearing this, Jia Heng was taken aback, and thought to himself, do I know you very well?
At this moment, Xue Pan turned his body sideways, as if about to get up, but his injury hurt, he groaned in pain, and said: "Cousin Heng, brother is injured, so I can't salute."

As he said that, he folded his hands and bowed on the bed.

This kind of etiquette, no matter what kind, was made by Xue's big head, which is really a bit ridiculous.

Jia Heng was speechless for a while, waved his hands, and said, "Since Wen Long is injured, don't move around."

Aunt Xue reprimanded: "You still move around with injuries!"

Baochai instructed Ying'er, and handed Jia Heng an embroidered pier, accompanied by an elegant fragrance, approaching Jia Heng, "Brother Heng, sit down and talk."

Jia Heng took a look at Baochai, whose skin was better than snow, and whose cheeks were like pears, thanked him, then sat down, and asked, "Wen Long, are you alright?"

Xue Pan sighed, opened his mouth and cursed: "Those with balloons shot an arrow in the back. Fortunately, there was a lot of flesh, and it was only a skin trauma, so they saved their lives."

Jia Heng said softly: "Wen Long takes good care of his wounds, and there is no rush for a military position. Now is the time for employing people, and Wen Long will always have the opportunity to show his grand plans."

Xue Pan shook his head like a rattle, and said hastily, "Cousin, I have to mention my military position again, like my uncle, now... hey, I don't want to."

Aunt Xue also said at the side: "Brother Heng, your cousin Wenlong may not be suitable for the army, I think it's better to let him help with some business at home."

After all, it was Jia Heng who pointed out the way. If there is a change in the middle, I have to tell Jia Heng. Of course, it is Jia Heng's current status that is causing the trouble, and he still wants to cling and take advantage of it.

Baochai raised her eyes to look at Jia Heng, and said softly, "You can't force yourself to be rich and rich. After this incident, my brother also knows the difficulties and dangers of starting a business. Please don't blame Brother Heng."

Jia Heng turned his eyes to look at Baochai, and said softly: "Sister Xue's words are reasonable. Since Wenlong is not suitable for military service, it is feasible for him to do business. After all, my sister's home was originally an imperial merchant. Being able to make a difference in the way of breeding goods can be regarded as inheriting the ambition of the father and ancestors."

Xue Pan hurriedly said, "What Cousin Heng said is that I still like to do business, make money with harmony, and don't need to fight or kill."

Jia Heng nodded, smiled without saying a word.

Aunt Xue sighed, and said, "Brother Heng, there is one more thing for you to make up your mind."

Baochai pursed her red lips, a look of helplessness flashed in her apricot eyes.

This is the end of bothering others, there is no space, and...

Jia Heng was silent for a while, looked at Aunt Xue quietly, and said, "Please tell me, Auntie."

Aunt Xue was also a little embarrassed to meet that pair of calm eyes, and said: "Brother Heng sent people from Jinyi Mansion to check the accounts last time, and the business of the shop in Jingli has greatly improved. Thanks to Brother Heng."

Jia Heng paused, knowing that there must be something to say.

"But the House of Internal Affairs doesn't know what's going on. They say that the supplies that my Xue family has purchased over the years are mostly shoddy, and they will withdraw the supply from the imperial merchants of my Xue family, and they will also pursue the money from my family. I brought a few small officials and went to the shop to inform the shopkeeper."

Jia Heng frowned and said, "The Ministry of Internal Affairs? When did this happen?"

Aunt Xue looked distressed, and said, "It was this morning, and I was in a hurry to find your cousin Wenlong."

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, then said: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs' procurement is an errand for the Tian family. If there is any act of shoddy, it will even be suspected of deceiving the emperor."

The House of Internal Affairs, namely King Zhongshun, was in charge. It was obvious that Wang Ziteng had lost power and was intentionally mobilizing the Xue family.

Perhaps, there is also the meaning of testing him?
Aunt Xue smiled wryly and said, "How dare you mess around with the items purchased in the palace? Even the shopkeepers in those shops are always on the lookout for the best ones. On the contrary, the Ministry of Internal Affairs often defaults on the goods. You can't earn much money, but the name of the imperial merchant, this is the foundation laid down by our ancestors... we must not lose it."

Jia Heng was silent for a while, and asked: "What is Auntie's plan for this matter?"

Aunt Xue was about to speak, but she heard Baochai frowned and said: "Brother Heng, this matter involves the palace, it is not a trivial matter."

(End of this chapter)