The Red Mansions

Chapter 428

Jinyang Princess Palace
After lunch in the mansion, everyone sat down to talk again. It was the afternoon, the bright spring sun fell on the lake in front of the attic, the breeze was blowing, and the waves were shimmering. On the bank of the rockery, we could see new grass sprouting, clumps of grass The tender green is eye-catching, and the spring breeze blows the drapes in front of the windows, and the green smoke from the smoked cages in the room lingers and deflects.

Princess Xianning was sitting on a pear-wooden chair, holding the manuscript of the Three Kingdoms in her hand, looking up at the young man opposite, her eyes shining brightly, and said: "On my aunt's birthday, Mr. once commented on the heroes of the Three Kingdoms. Come back, seeing that Mr. uses dragons as metaphors for heroes in the book, I suddenly have a sense of enlightenment."

Jia Heng said: "What I discussed with His Highness at the time, I also thought about it after I went back, so I recorded it in a book, which made His Highness laugh at me."

Li Chanyue's eyes, which were full of stars and moonlight, curved into crescent moons, said with a smile: "Mr. Jia, my cousin likes your book very much. She read it very late last night and almost slept with the manuscript in her arms."

Princess Xianning gave the little princess a white look, and said: "Sir, this book is written so fascinatingly that I read it late into the night yesterday, and I forgot the time before I knew it."

Princess Jinyang was sipping fragrant tea, listening to the two of them quietly, she smiled sweetly and said, "Xianning is a good book reader, but I also said that I haven't finished the manuscript, so Xianning snatched it."

Hearing this, Jia Heng turned to look at Princess Jinyang, not sure if it was his illusion, but he always felt that there was something in Yi Ren's words.

Princess Xianning said: "The heroes of the Three Kingdoms compete for the throne, and heroes rise together. I don't know how many shocking stories there are. I hope that sir will write a book as soon as possible."

Jia Heng nodded and said: "Although it is a world of heroes, dragons and snakes rise from the land, but it is the people of Shenzhou who suffer. The struggle of the Three Kingdoms wiped out the elites of the Central Plains. Destruction, its origin, is the struggle of the Three Kingdoms."

When Princess Xianning heard the words, she stared at the young man with a bit of admiration in her beautiful eyes, and said: "Mr. is concerned about the country and the people, which is admirable."

Jia Heng picked up the teacup, smiled and said, "It's just empty emotion."

Several people were chatting and laughing, in a relaxed and comfortable state, time passed silently.

Seeing Jia Heng winking at herself quietly, a trace of panic flashed deep in the beautiful eyes of Princess Jinyang, and said softly: "Zi Yu, the account books of several shops in Dongcheng have been sent over, can you follow me to the study?"

"I was thinking that there should be account books delivered in the next few days." While talking, Jia Heng was about to get up and go to the study with Princess Jinyang.

Li Chanyue frowned, raised her pretty face, and said with a light smile, "Mother, I'll go and see it too."

Princess Jinyang scolded: "You child, you want to join in all the fun. Some of them are your uncle's business in Beijing. What's there to see? Besides, cousin Ni is still here. Wouldn't it be rude if you don't accompany me? "

Li Chanyue wanted to say something, but Princess Xianning held her little hand and persuaded her: "Sister, it won't be too late to come over after my aunt and husband finish their business."

Li Chanyue let out a "hmm", her expression was a little disconcerted.

Princess Xianning said, looking at the backs of the two, the phoenix eyes under the willow-leaf eyebrows flickered with a faint light, and fell into thought.

In the study room, the outer hall and the inner room are beautifully and luxuriously furnished. The two entered the inner room and sat arm in arm on the embroidered couch.

Princess Jinyang frowned slightly, and warned: "Don't mess around later, Chanyue may come over at any time."

That's the way it is said, but with the scent of fragrance, the tender body as soft as jade still moved close to Jia Heng, the young man stretched out his arms, and the beautiful woman fell into his arms.

Jia Heng's nose was filled with the fragrance of beauty, and her ears and temples rubbed together.

After a while, Jia Heng said in a low voice: "I went to the palace to face the saint and on the way back, I met His Highness Xianning, she said that the king of Wei left the palace to open the mansion, and there is a Wang family on the list of concubines?"

Princess Jinyang didn't react for a while, she saw surprise on her crimson jade face, and asked, "Which royal family?"

Jia Heng said: "Wang Ziteng's family, Wang Ziteng visited Rongguo Mansion the day before yesterday and wanted me to help plan the recovery, and now he is trying to cling to King Wei."

Talking about this with Princess Jinyang, I also want to hear her opinion. After all, she is a noble daughter of the royal family, and she has more experience in fighting for the heir than herself.

The eldest princess of Jinyang frowned, opened her red lips lightly, and said: "Now that Wang Ziteng has no official position, it is not surprising that he made such a gamble. It's just that the emperor's sister-in-law can't take it lightly. Marrying with the Wang family will give limited help to my elder nephew, I am afraid that because of you, now in charge of the Beijing camp, the emperor's sister-in-law temporarily selects him as a candidate."

Jia Heng said: "Maybe that's why."

"You don't want the Wang family to gain power because of this?" The eldest princess of Jinyang turned her head, her beautiful eyes streamed, and the black hair on her temples gently swept across Jia Heng's face, like willows in February, blowing across the lake with the spring breeze, flirting Ripples in circles.

The two have been getting along for a long time, and Princess Jinyang knows about Jia Heng's situation. For a hundred years, the four families of Jia Shi Wang and Xue have been married and formed alliances, and they are in harmony. this flag.

Jia Heng said: "It's not entirely true. If Wang Ziteng and Wei Wang become in-laws, and Wei Wang is in charge of military affairs in the five cities, I'm afraid others will think that the Jia family has decided to support Wei Wang, which is not good for me."

Princess Jinyang's delicate brows were slightly frowned, as if she was thinking, and she raised her eyes, and said: "You don't have to worry, no matter what other people think, it depends on what the emperor thinks, if the emperor believes you, you Even if the daughter of the Jia family is married to the king of Wei, it will be fine."

Jia Heng nodded, and said: "This matter ultimately depends on what the Holy Majesty thinks."

As Princess Jinyang said, a hint of amusement suddenly appeared on the face of Qixia Moyue, and she said, "I heard earlier that you declined the Chu Palace's marriage proposal to Yuanchun?"

Speaking of the word "declining", but Princess Jinyang looked at Jia Heng with more and more different meanings.

At the beginning, the king of Chu asked Yuanchun to propose marriage. Although this matter was hidden, there is no impenetrable wall in the world.

Jia Heng said: "There is such a thing, where did you know about it?"

Princess Jinyang smiled and said: "The last time I met Concubine Zhen, she mentioned that you, Jia Ziyu, were arrogant and conceited. I don't know what you said to make her so angry."

Jia Heng heard the words, so he briefly narrated the story.

The eldest princess of Jinyang paused, and said with a smile: "No wonder the king of Chu put down his banners and drums. You can control him with Huanghuang's filial piety, I'm afraid he will avoid it, but I don't blame him when I see Yuanchun's dignified appearance and gentle temperament. If you think about it, you can not only accept a beauty, but also get a helping hand."

Jia Heng said: "Yesterday it was the king of Chu, today it is the king of Wei, and tomorrow I don't know which one it will be."

Princess Jinyang said: "As long as you always have the trust of the emperor, this kind of thing will continue in the future. It's just that this palace thinks that even if it rains on any cloud, you can't offend everyone."

Jia Heng nodded and said, "I have a measure."

Princess Jinyang turned to ask: "Speaking of which, Yuan Chun is not too young, isn't he, hasn't settled on a marriage yet?"

Jia Heng said: "There has never been a suitable family in Beijing."

Just talking, I couldn't help but think of the yellow skirt that disappeared in a flash that day.

Princess Jinyang glanced at the young man who was frowning in thought, her beautiful eyes twinkled, and she said with a slight smile, "Why don't I help arrange Yuanchun's marriage?"

Jia Heng thought for a while and said, "It's also possible."

Princess Jinyang Yanmei Yurong was silent for a while, and said softly after a while: "Speaking of which, if you hadn't met Xianning, you would have been caught off guard by the royal family's affairs. This palace is indeed somewhat negligent, and did not listen to the empress and Ask over there in Xianning."

The beauty is also very thoughtful, even though Jia Heng didn't say some things, she can hear the strings and know the meaning.

Jia Heng said softly, "Your Highness is not to blame for this matter."

The eldest princess of Jinyang's jade face was dyed with embarrassment, and she said softly: "Next time, if there is any trouble in the palace, I will help you pay attention."

Jia Heng said: "Then I would like to thank Your Highness."

"Just thank you?" Princess Jinyang raised Liu Yemei and said in a low voice.

Jia Heng's face paused, and he asked with his ear: "Your Highness, is Lian Xue guarding you outside?"

"It's guarded, but I don't know when it will come. That child Chanyue is in a hurry." Princess Jinyang's eyebrows are charming and her eyes are flowing, her voice is gradually soft and delicate.

I don't know why, it seems that because Chanyue comes over at any time, deep down in my heart is eager to try.

However, at this time, Jia Heng didn't know if he was aware of this thought, and his behavior became a little dishonest.

Princess Jinyang tremblingly said: "Chanyue is also at the age of marriage, I intend to arrange a marriage for her, what do you think?"

Jia Heng asked: "Is it too early?"

The eldest princess of Jinyang said in a tired voice: "I am also worried. The meaning of the emperor's sister-in-law is that I want to make a kiss, and then promise it to King Liang. This palace can be regarded as a precautionary measure in advance."

A sinister face seemed to flash in front of Jia Heng's eyes, and he said in a low voice: "King Liang is irritable and irritable, I'm afraid he is not a good match, if the empress empress mentions it, His Highness just decline."

The eldest princess of Jinyang said quietly: "This palace thinks about the same way, King Liang, I don't think much of it."

But on the other side, Princess Xianning and Princess Qinghe left the attic and returned to the courtyard where Li Chanyue lived. The two of them sat on the bed. Princess Xianning asked, "Why is my cousin so unhappy?"

The cardamom girl couldn't hide what was on her mind, and a gloomy look appeared between her brows and eyes.

Li Chanyue picked up the teacup absent-mindedly, shook her head and said, "It's nothing."

Princess Xianning sat beside Li Chanyue, with a bit of concern on her beautiful and beautiful face, she said: "If you have something on your mind, you can talk to my sister."

Li Chanyue turned her head and glanced at Princess Xianning, perhaps suppressed in her heart for a long time, her lips moved for a long time, and said falteringly: "It's about mother and Mr. Jia."

Princess Xianning frowned, her heart moved slightly, but she pretended to be puzzled, and asked, "Mr. Jia and Auntie, what can they do?"

Li Chanyue couldn't speak for a while, she lowered her head, and stammered, "I'm now...just suspecting that Mother and Mr. Jia are...perhaps they have romantic thoughts."

Princess Xianning remained calm, and asked: "Sister, where do you come from? Doesn't Mr. already have a family? We met last time, and his surname is Qin. Besides, my aunt has been abstinent all these years, and my sister has kept her heart. Doubt, have you ever asked your aunt?"

Li Chanyue sighed lightly, and said: "I asked, but mother doesn't admit it."

Princess Xianning: "..."

Do not admit, what is this?

Princess Xianning thought for a while, held her breath for a while, and asked nonchalantly, "Then sister, has Mr. Jia come over these few days?"

Li Chanyue felt aggrieved, and her tone was a bit embarrassing: "In the past few days, I have come here almost every day, saying that it is to discuss some serious business, and my cousin has also seen it. My mother usually treats him differently from others."

It is impossible for her to stare at it every day, there will always be times when she can't stare at it, maybe the two of them are secretly communicating with each other in the study right now.

Thinking about it this way, I became agitated for a while, always feeling that the love in my heart was being taken away by someone.

Princess Yurong of Xianning fell into deep thought and asked, "Did you come yesterday?"

Li Chanyue said with a gloomy expression: "Which day won't you come? Yesterday I asked the servant of the stable, he is here."

At this moment, the little princess' grievance is like a yellow-haired bitter master who suspects his wife is cheating.

Princess Xianning didn't know what to think of, her face as cold as jade blushed, but she said in her mouth: "Is my sister a bit paranoid? Mr. Jia is a gentleman with a family, and my aunt has always kept herself clean. My sister is so suspicious. Chasing rumors and shadows, I'm afraid it will damage the reputation of my aunt and Mr. Jia."

Li Chanyue was stirring the handkerchief in her hand, and said in a low voice: "That's right, this kind of thing has always been about taking the stolen goods, catching the adulterer and catching both."

Princess Xianning: "..."

Gently patted the back of Li Chanyue's hand, her phoenix eyes were slightly cold, and she said angrily: "Auntie carefully heard that, she disciplined you like she did when she was a child."

Li Chanyue's cheeks were blushing, and she said Nuo Nuo: "I'm already grown up, so mother is reluctant to beat me..."

Xianning Princess Rong sorted out her thoughts, and said: "If my aunt really has an affair with Mr. Jia, it's actually... nothing. In ancient times, princesses often remarry. My aunt has endured so much for my sister all these years. "

Thinking of my aunt who was a widow in her young age, the emperor father and the queen mother didn't know why, so they turned a blind eye.

Because there have been princesses who were widowed in history, the emperor and queen mother took pity on them and ordered them to remarry.

Li Chanyue raised her eyebrows and said, "But he's only a year or two older than me."

Princess Xianning paused when she heard the words, and said in surprise: "There is nothing wrong with this."

Li Chanyue was speechless for a moment, she pursed her cherry lips, her eyes were slightly red.

Princess Xianning sighed, stroked the little princess's shaved shoulders, and said with relief: "Okay, my sister has been worrying all the time, and it's just asking for trouble, not to mention that all these are my sister's guesses, not what I saw with my own eyes, how can I be careless?" Doubt your aunt?"

In the end, even I didn't believe it myself.

Li Chanyue's pink lips moved, and said: "Cousin, I..."

Princess Xianning shook her head, sighed faintly, and said, "Even if she really has it, my sister will just pretend she doesn't know about it. After one or two years, my sister will eventually leave the cabinet. How can I keep it in check?"

When it comes to marriage, Princess Xianning is also a bit sad. Brother Wei Wang opened the mansion, and she will be the next one.

Li Chanyue really looked up at Princess Xianning, and asked, "What about my cousin?"

Princess Xianning's gaze was fascinated, and upon hearing the words, she said: "Quan listens to father and mother's opinion. The day before yesterday, mother and queen also selected honorable children from various families for me, but they were all unsatisfactory."

This Xianning princess seemed to be talking about other people's affairs, her expression was as calm as water, because she had no expectations, she was not shy.

Li Chanyue said: "Sister, how about... I look at Mr. Jia?"

Princess Xianning willow-leaf slender eyebrows, narrow and clear phoenix eyes, staring at Li Chanyue's face, looked at Li Chanyue a little uncomfortable, and asked: "Sister mentions Mr. Jia again and again, is it possible Is it an idea to bring disaster to the east?"

Li Chanyue was suddenly struck by a word, her complexion changed suddenly, and she subconsciously denied it: "Cousin, I... I don't."

Princess Xianning sized up the girl, pulled the lotus root arm, and said angrily and jokingly: "You are really my good sister."

Some things, she gradually recalled, perhaps Chanyue had already planned.

Li Chanyue's face was slightly red, and she was also a bit shy, and said: "Sister Xianning, I think he is quite good, in Shenjing City, there are noble families, in recent years, there seems to be no such person, who can write books again, Elder sister and he had a very happy conversation just now, if it wasn't for Mr. Jia's marriage, I'm afraid she is really a good match for elder sister?"

Princess Xianning couldn't help but laugh. This princess who is known as a cold beauty smiled a little coldly and coldly, and said: "Since he is so good, why don't my sister ask my aunt to marry you to him? On the contrary, it will be done once and for all." , relieve my sister's unreasonable worries."

Li Chanyue's pretty face flushed red when she heard this, and she said, "This is too...too ridiculous."

She actually... had thought about it, so that she could be with her mother forever.

Princess Xianning looked at the girl whose expression was changing, and said: "Okay, it's useless to say these things now, how can a daughter of the clan be a concubine with others."

Speaking of the last, I sighed quietly in my heart.

(End of this chapter)