The Red Mansions

Chapter 389 Aunt Xue: It's good to kiss more and more

Anshun Gate, City Gate Tower

Emperor Chongping's decree was established, and there were cabinet ministers to draft the decree.

According to Chen Han's male nobles, male nobles, male nobles are super-grade, and it is very difficult for these third-class nobles to be awarded without making considerable military achievements.

The viscount is the first rank, and the baron is the first rank.

The first, second and third ranks are only reflected in changes in hereditary and salary, not in rank.

Jia Hengjue became the first-class male, not only because of Emperor Chongping's need for Jia Heng to lead the army, but also because of the reward for the rebellion in the Jingping camp some time ago, and a deeper level of wooing.

Jia Heng thanked her and let it go.

In fact, he can also guess the intention of Emperor Chongping. It can be said that he is deeply bound with the emperor now.

After Emperor Chongping finished speaking, he turned to look at Dai Quan and said, "Dai Quan, take out [-] pieces of silk from the internal funds, and reward the generals who have been reviewed this time."

With a smile on his face, Dai Quan cupped his hands and said yes.

This is also a routine reward for the military parade, otherwise why would the army be so motivated?But for Emperor Chongping, it was considered a little bleeding.

Emperor Chongping looked around the group of ministers and said, "Masters, it's almost noon, follow me to Zhaoren Palace for a banquet."

All the ministers agreed in unison.

After the military parade and martial arts ceremony, the civil and military officials at the gate of Anshunmen, perhaps it was Emperor Chongping's own illusion, looked a little more respectful than before.

On the other side, the Supreme Emperor sent an inner eunuch, saying that he was exhausted, so he went back to Chonghua Palace first.

Of course, this was to prevent the embarrassment of father and son being in the same palace. Emperor Chongping bid farewell to the Supreme Emperor, and then led the civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty to Zhaoren Palace in a mighty manner.

At the luncheon of the monarch and his ministers, they celebrated the new year together, and the ministers dispersed before the beginning of the year.

As for the matter of military parade, it fermented rapidly in Shenjing City at a whirlwind speed, civil officials looked sideways, and Wu Xun was no exception.

The rectification of the Beijing camp has been on the right track, and once the power has been granted, it has fallen under the control of the Jia family's Ningguo Mansion.

Shenjing City, the royal residence
In the wing room, the prince was wearing a plain robe for home use, and was reading a military book. These days, he was idle at home, and this once high-spirited commander-in-chief of the Beijing camp seemed to be much more decadent.

But after a big change, the mentality is undoubtedly calmer.

I have time to read books that I didn't have time to read in the past.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps came from outside the study, and then a young man with simple clothes and still warm filial piety walked in with a panicked expression.

"What's the matter? He looks in a hurry." Wang Ziteng put down the scroll and asked Wang Yi with a frown.

Wang Yi cupped his hands and saluted, and said: "Father, I just heard the news from Beijing that Jia Heng was parading at Anshun Gate. The soldiers shouted long live, and the Holy Lord, Long Yan, was very happy, and he was specially promoted as a first-class man."

"A military parade is a military parade...well, what did you say?" Wang Ziteng said indifferently at first, but suddenly woke up, his eyes were gloomy and terrifying.

Finally, has such a day arrived?
The Holy Majesty is paving the way for Jia Heng to take over the Beijing camp, and a first-class male can easily lead the army.

It's just that at his age, he should be the governor of the Beijing camp?
Wang Ziteng shook his head, looked at Wang Yi aggressively, and asked, "Can you see the soldiers he trained? How do you see it?"

Wang Yining raised his eyebrows and said, "My son didn't go to watch the ceremony, but I heard from some people that the military is well-groomed and armored like a forest, which is quite praised by the Holy Majesty and the courtiers."

Wang Ziteng sighed, suppressed the negative emotions of jealousy and resentment in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Today is the first day of the first lunar month, you go and prepare a generous gift and send it to the Ningguo Mansion. In addition, King Beijing and King Nan'an Wait for a few, and also deliver the gifts."

Wang Yi's complexion changed drastically, and he said angrily: "Father, it's okay to give gifts to Beijing and Nan'an, but what does it mean to give gifts to Jia Heng's son? What kind of thing is Jia Heng's son? Father has ended up like this. Heng is also responsible!"

Wang Ziteng was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Jia Shi Wang Xue's four clans were originally united in the same spirit, one prospered and one was hurt and the other was damaged. It can be said that the bones are connected with each other. If you complain about others in the future, you should not say it. "

If he wants to come back, he might have to rely on Jia Heng's power.

Previously, because of the rectification of the Beijing camp, he had fallen out with Nan'an County King, Beijing King and others. Although he felt guilty because of the death of his family and the King's affairs, he might recover in the future, but if any of these people did something wrong, he would be fine if he came back. To suffer more setbacks.

Yes, at this moment Wang Ziteng is bowing his head and admitting defeat.

The four major families, Jia Shiwang Xue, always have a leader. Prince Teng, who originally inherited the legacy of Jia's army, has already overwhelmed the historians, but a turmoil wiped them all out.

He, Wang Ziteng, endured his anger for a while, and let's get over this hurdle first!
Wang Yi looked anxious, and called: "Father."

"Go ahead, put away your arrogance for the sake of my royal family!" Wang Ziteng scolded with a cold snort.

Back then, in order to take advantage of the Jia family's power, his younger sister married the Jia family as a daughter-in-law, and he also bowed down in front of the little Rong Guogong to be a child, so that he is today.

Wang Yi's body was shocked, he struggled for a while, then cupped his hands and said, "Yes, father."

With that said, he turned and left the study, ready to go for a generous gift.

In the original book, Sister Feng once said to Jia Lian half bragging and half ironic, "If I sweep the cracks in the Wang family, it will be enough for you to live your whole life."

Although these words are somewhat exaggerated, but as the daughter-in-law of the housekeeper of the Rongguo Mansion, it is impossible for Sister Feng to use a story from the Arabian Nights to satirize Jia Lian, so it can only be said that the Wang family is rich, at least to a certain extent It is much better than the Rongguo Mansion, which is strong outside but capable in the middle.

Zhongshun Palace
In the attic, King Zhongshun was wearing a brocade gown with brocade brocade and bamboo patterns, recuperating on the bed. Because of the injury on his buttocks, this old prince never even went to the royal family banquet, so he could only stay at home, which was quite boring.

Fortunately, on the stage, Qi Guan'er and a few actors were babbling and singing a tune, Qi Guan'er shook her flowing sleeves, she looked like a woman from a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, her figure was as graceful as a willow willow, and the man disguised himself as a woman The appearance is enchanting and charming.

Seeing King Zhongshun furiously, he turned his head and whispered to the woman who was serving in the distance: "Go and call Qi Guaner here."

Shaoqing, the music stopped abruptly, Qi Guaner waved his flowing sleeves, walked gracefully, approached and said: "Your Majesty, please order."

King Zhongshun looked at Qi Guan'er, who had powder on her face, rouge and blush on her cheeks and eyelids, and felt that she was enchanting, glamorous, and his heart was aroused, and only his concubine Wei Lan could compete with him.

King Zhongshun finally landed on those two red lips, showing a smile that made Qi Guan'er feel cold.

"Qi Guan'er, come here to serve Yu Gu." King Zhongshun said with a chuckle while stretching out his hand to hold the maid back.

He's been suffocated for the past few days.

Qi Guan'er's heart sank, but her feet didn't move, she said in a low voice: "My lord is not very comfortable, I'm afraid..."

King Zhongshun smiled and said, "Then come here."

Speaking, said a paragraph.

Qi Guan'er's complexion changed suddenly, he hesitated to say something.

"Come here!" King Zhongshun lost his patience and said angrily.

Qi Guan'er was full of humiliation, and was about to go closer, when suddenly a voice came from the corner of the attic stairs, "My lord, is my lord in the room?"

It was Shi Zhoushun, the chief minister of the palace.

King Zhongshun frowned, gave Qi Guaner a cold look, and said, "Go and ask Zhou Changshi what's the matter."

At this time, Qiguan'er, as if she had been pardoned, went out of the hall to call Zhou Changshi.

Zhou Shun quickly entered the wing room, his face was ugly, and he said in a low voice: "My lord, something is wrong."

King Zhongshun frowned and said, "What's the matter, so flustered?"

Zhou Shunping recovered his breath, and said in a deep voice: "Jia Heng won the prize in the military parade, and was named a first-class baron by the palace."

King Zhongshun got up abruptly when he heard the words, his face was gloomy like a cloud, and he said angrily, "What virtue and ability is there for him, and how can he be knighted?"

However, before he finished speaking, there was already a piercing pain in his buttocks, which made King Zhongshun cry out in pain. This prince is not a character who endures hardships.

Zhou Shun sighed, stepped forward to help King Zhongshun lie down again, and said in a low voice: "My lord, Jia Heng's child is now more and more trusted by the sage, I'm afraid it won't be good for a short time and we will fight for the long."

King Zhongshun's face was ashen, and he said coldly: "I know, I need to think about it in the long run."

How did he not know that if he was really swayed by anger, he would not have survived the cruel battle for the heir apparent.

Seeing that King Zhongshun quickly regained his senses, Zhou Shun thought to himself, he is indeed a prince.

Zhou Shundao: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, Jia Heng sent Xue Pan from the Xue family to Jia Yu Village, the prefect of Jinling. This person has been dismissed for questioning by the Holy Majesty."

King Zhongshun frowned, and said in surprise, "This prisoner has asked for your name."

Zhou Shun didn't hide it either, and said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Rugui, a good friend of this person from the same year, is from the same town as Xiaguan. When he went to rescue Jia Yucun, he asked Xiaguan's family."

In fact, Jia Yucun and other civil servants were born in the same year. I thought about it.

Seeing that King Zhongshun was hesitant, Zhou Shun persuaded: "Your Majesty, this person was involved in the Xue family's murder case because he wanted to please the Jia family. He is being detained in the Metropolitan Procuratorate for trial, and he already hates Jia Heng’s son, why doesn’t the prince lend a helping hand and take in a couple of officials who came from Jinshi for his own use?”

King Zhongshun paused for a moment, and said in a cold voice: "The Metropolitan Procuratorate has just changed its chief constitution, who belongs to the donkey, and is not very talkative. When he was the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, he didn't give me much face. It's not like you don't know .”

King Zhongshun was talking about Xu Lu, of course.

Zhou Shun thought for a while, then said in a low voice: "My lord, since Xu Deqing is famous for being upright and upright, he won't break the law and lose his sentence. Now, although Jia Yucun bends the law for personal gain, the crime is not enough to deprive him of the official title, just like the lord entrusted the Metropolitan Procuratorate." Don’t punish him impartially because of the entrustment by the Holy Majesty, demote him several grades, and demote him as a county magistrate. After one or two years, if he recovers again, the prince can gather a member of the civil servants who regard the Rongning and Ningfu as enemies.”

King Zhongshun thought for a while, and said in a low voice: "You can go to work on this matter, and you can look for Mr. Shi Peng, the deputy capital of the left."

Zhou Shun's heart was overjoyed, and he handed over his hands.

He got the 8000 taels of silver that Jia Yucun handed over to Zhang Rugui, and he got it to lobby for Jia Yucun's misdemeanor punishment.

Besides, he talked with Jia Yucun and found that although he was imprisoned, he had a calm demeanor and open-minded speech.

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But Jia Heng got some words of encouragement from the emperor, and left the study room where Zhaoren Hall was located, and was about to leave the palace and return to Ningguo Mansion, when he just passed the wide and straight royal road with tall vermilion eaves, he suddenly heard a soft call behind him. .

"Grandpa Jia stay here."

Jia Heng couldn't help being taken aback for a moment, without him, this "Master Jia" always reminded him of Lord Wei, he suppressed the weirdness in his heart, and looked back.

But he saw a young woman in pink and white palace clothes, with a slim figure and a waterfall of blue hair hanging from her waist, calling herself with a smile. It was Lianxue, the personal maid of Princess Jinyang.

"Miss Lianxue." Jia Heng replied softly, and couldn't help but look behind Lianxue, seeing that there was no beauty, she couldn't help feeling disappointed.

I haven't seen Jinyang for a while, and I miss him a little.

Seeing this scene, Lianxue couldn't help laughing and said, "Master Jia is looking for His Highness the Princess?"

Jia Heng said: "Why don't you see His Highness Jinyang?"

Lianxue approached and said softly: "At this moment, Her Highness the Princess is still in Changle Palace. She will go back to the Princess Mansion alone when Shen Shi comes later. Is Lord Jia free?"

Jia Heng said softly: "It's fine tonight."

Lianxue understood what she said, and said with a smile: "Then I'll go back and talk to the princess first."

As he spoke, he turned around, suddenly turned his eyes to look at Jia Heng, blinked his eyes, and said: "Congratulations to Jia for being promoted to first-class baron."

Jia Heng smiled lightly, but didn't say much else.

Lian Xue smiled, turned and left without saying anything else.

Looking at the back of Lianxue going away, a suspicion also arises in my heart.

It can be said that many of him and Princess Jinyang's progress today are made by Lianxue's help.

"I think I have something to gain, let's talk about it when she wants to say it." Jia Heng thought about it, and walked out of the palace gate with a calm expression.

Ningguo Mansion

Because it was the first day of the first lunar month, the female relatives of the East and West prefectures gathered in Tianxianglou to eat wine and listen to operas.

On the second floor, curtains and curtains spread all over, and Yingying, Yanyan and Yanyan gathered together, and laughter came from time to time.

Accompanied by Sister Feng, Li Wan and others, Jia's mother talked and laughed with Qin Keqing. Yuanchun, Yingchun, Tanchun, Xiangyun, Xichun, Daiyu and others sat next to her.

At this moment, Jia Mu looked at Baochai and said with a smile, "Bao girl, why don't you see your mother coming over?"

Baochai was fascinated by watching the play, but she didn't know what she was thinking.

At this time, Tanchun tugged at Baochai's sleeve and said with a smile, "Sister Bao, the old ancestor asked you something, why didn't your aunt come?"

When Baochai heard this, her plump and radiant face flushed slightly, and then she smiled slightly, her apricot eyes sparkled slightly, and she said softly: "Mom is taking a nap now, maybe she hasn't woken up yet."

Jia Mu said with a smile: "Yuanyang, go and call your aunt and wife to come and listen to the play, and let's have a lot of fun together."

She was worried that because of Pan'er's affairs, she would have a knot in her heart, so it would be nice to come over and walk around more.

Yuanyang smiled and said "Hey", and then went straight.

In the wing room of Pear Fragrance Court, Aunt Xue was receiving Mrs. Wang herself. The two sisters were sitting on the bed, holding hands and talking about themselves.

Mrs. Wang had just seen Xue Pan's condition, and said softly, "Sister, Wen Long looks much better, and he is also young and strong."

When Aunt Xue heard this, her eyes dodged, and she hurriedly said: "The doctor said that it takes two full months to raise it."

Seeing this, Mrs. Wang was very thoughtful, but she came to her senses, sighed, and said: "You said that this matter is troublesome, good relatives, that person insists on sending him to prison, but he is not as good as an outsider." .”

When Aunt Xue heard the words, her expression was depressed, and she sighed and said: "I also said that no, he only wanted to be an official, but he made my family suffer."

When Mrs. Wang heard this, she already understood in her heart, and her sister was still complaining about that one.

"When he is an official outside, it may not always be smooth. You don't know, those officials in the palace impeached him yesterday." Mrs. Wang said in a low voice.

Aunt Xue asked: "This...here, didn't the old lady say that there is nothing wrong?"

A sneer curled up in the corner of Mrs. Wang's mouth: "That's what you say, but people don't have a thousand days to be happy, flowers don't have a hundred days to bloom, and a pergola can be built for thousands of miles, so there is no banquet that lasts forever. The wind is high and the waves are rough outside, how can it be smooth all the time."

Aunt Xue's complexion changed a few times when she heard the words, she was a little terrified and dared not answer.

She was really a little scared. Her son went to Wucheng Bingmasi, and his life was still in the hands of that person.

Mrs. Wang sighed: "Now the old lady is spoiled by him, but there is nothing she can do about it. There are also the third girl and the eldest girl, who seem to be kissing him for something."

No one knows her suffering, since that one got up, no matter if it is an old lady or a girl raised by her own hands, it seems that they are separated from her by a layer.

Aunt Xue forced a smile and said, "Sister, let's not talk about this for now."

Mrs. Wang looked at her sister's unnatural expression, knowing that because of Xue Pan's incident, she was too angry to speak out to that one, so she sighed.

Aunt Xue changed the subject and said with a wry smile: "Sister, I see that after this year, Bao girl is not too young, so it's time to get engaged, but something like this happened at home."

Mrs. Wang was surprised when she heard the words: "Why are you in such a hurry to get engaged to her? Pan'er just now...I'm afraid it's not easy to find a suitable one, but I think Bao girl is a good one."

She really likes Baochai's appearance, especially his temperament.

Aunt Xue sighed, and then asked: "Sister, I think Baoyu is not too young after this year."

Mrs. Wang murmured: "Yes, even in a blink of an eye...huh?"

As he was talking, he felt something was wrong, raised his eyes to look at his sister, and said, "What does sister mean?"

"I'm thinking about whether it's good to have a kiss." Aunt Xue smiled and said in a low voice.

Mrs. Wang paused when she heard the words, but hesitated for a moment.

As soon as Pan'er entered the cell, Baoyu of her family married the prisoner's sister. It's hard to say that.

It's just that Bao girl's temperament is virtuous and generous, and she really likes her, not to mention that Xue's family has many earning shops in Beijing...

At this moment Mrs. Wang was entangled, thought for a while, and smiled lightly: "Sister, Baoyu is still young, so there is no need to be too anxious. Besides, Baoyu's marriage can't get around the old lady's side after all, so don't talk about it." These, and the matter of the eldest girl have not yet been settled."

Think about it, it's better to procrastinate.

Anyway, Xue's family is like this, the meat is rotten in the pot, and they can't escape, so it's better to let Baoyu see if he can marry a princess, princess or something.

Last time I heard from the eldest girl that there seems to be an unmarried princess in the princess' mansion, who is not more than two or three years older than Baoyu, just the right age.

Female junior, holding gold bricks.

At this moment, Mrs. Wang, compared to the original book's contribution to "Golden Jade Love", I don't know if someone has broadened her horizons at this moment, and she has the intention of riding a donkey.

When Aunt Xue heard the words, although she was a little disappointed, she couldn't show it, she smiled and said, "That's right, there's no need to be in a hurry."

Mrs. Wang thought for a while, then smiled and said: "Sister, I think Bao girl has a good temper, why don't we let them get along with each other on weekdays?"

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "That's the reason."

While the two sisters were talking, a mandarin duck's voice sounded in the courtyard, "Is my aunt at home?"

(End of this chapter)