The Red Mansions

Chapter 597 Yuanchun: Eternal, Eternal, This Means Forever

Ningguo Mansion

In Tianxiang Building, as Jia Mu and Qin Keqing refuted Concubine Nan'an successively, the hall fell into a brief silence.

Concubine Nan'an was taken aback for a moment, then an uncomfortable smile appeared on her fair face, and she said: "Old sister, this is the reason, but people don't think so, besides, as the saying goes, keep a line in life, so that we can meet each other in the future." .”

Under Qin Keqing's curved eyebrows, her crystal clear eyes were cold, and she said in a cold voice: "The Yi people of the Niu family, all of the capital knows the reason, defecting to the enemy, and the law of the country will not tolerate it! If the Concubine of Nan'an complains for the Niu family, she will do so now." But to plead with the palace, there is no need to use my husband as an issue, my husband is in the Central Plains to clean up the mess they left behind."

This time, I haven’t come back for so long. If it wasn’t for the rebellion in the Central Plains, my husband would not go to put down the rebellion, let alone go to the Central Plains with that Princess Xianning.

Concubine Nan'an couldn't hold back her old face when she heard the words, and said resentfully: "No one said it was wrong, Brother Heng's victory in Henan was known in the past few days in Beijing... Forget it, it's just what the outside world said , that's what I said."

Everyone in the Tianxiang Building listened to the "verbal confrontation" between Concubine Nan'an and Qin Keqing, and watched with cold eyes, without saying a word, but with varying degrees of disgust in their hearts.

In fact, among the people present, only Qin Keqing was the wife of Yipin Gaoming and Jia Heng's wife, and no one else was qualified to say this.

Because Concubine Nan'an has a high status and is an elder, Fengwan and Youshi Shuangshu are not suitable regardless of their status or status.

As for young girls such as Chaidai, Sichun, Yunxiu, etc., when adults talk, children should not interrupt indiscriminately, otherwise, they will be gossiped by outsiders.

Jia's mother is old and it's not easy to argue with others, so in the end Qin Keqing refuted it with words, which was appropriate.

Luo Shi, Princess of Nan'an, who was beside Concubine Nan'an, changed her expression and opened her mouth, wanting to chime in.

But at this moment, Princess Chu Zhen Qing's beautiful eyes flickered under her beautiful eyebrows, and she suddenly said: "What Mrs. Jia said is that the Niu family turned to the enemy and made their father angry like that. Speaking of which, that day the Niu family The lack of meritorious service also disturbed Wei Wangdi's concubine concubine ceremony. On a festive day, how embarrassing it was. If the concubine complained for the Niu family, Wei Wangdi might be the first to refuse to agree, right? Marriage wedding is a lifetime Just like that, if the old concubine wanted to help, she should have entered the palace to intercede."

As soon as these words came out, it was like a loud slap on the face of Concubine Nan'an, causing burning pain.

Qin Keqing said: "Not long ago, something happened to the Niu family. I heard that the Niu family went to the old concubine's house to intercede. The old concubine acted as if she had nothing to do with her. Now why did she come here to say these things?"

Zhen Xue was sitting upright, raised her bright eyes, and glanced at her sister in surprise.

He thought to himself, it's good to be selling the Qin family, but seeing his sister and the Qin family teaming up to talk about Concubine Luo Nan'an, it seemed a little weird.

Zhen Qing paused for a moment, her phoenix eyes shone brightly, and she said softly: "For example, Liu Tongzhi of Liguo's family, he was the most active at the beginning when the military newspapers were fabricated to deceive civil and military officials. It's a bit of an admonition, if the old concubine feels that the punishment is too heavy, she can let Prince Wei enter the palace to intercede."

Concubine Nan'an's eyes were fixed, feeling displeased.

Let the king of Wei go to intercede, what does the emperor in the palace think, this Chu family is trying to make trouble, clearly trying to win over the Jia family who holds military power.

Hearing what Zhen Qing said, Gan's eyebrows frowned, and her mind was a bit weird. Her eldest daughter, speaking for the Jia family, well, although the two families are old relatives, isn't this a bit too hard work? up?

After thinking about it for a while, it became clear.

It's still because of Jia Heng, the power is so hot now, it's because of her son-in-law of the king of Chu, she is exerting her strength.

Princess Luo of Nan'an smiled, and said: "Princess, mother-in-law, she is just a middle-aged person. She thinks about all the old relatives who have been friends for decades, so it's not easy for outsiders to gossip."

Grand Concubine Nan'an also took advantage of the situation and said: "I also mean the same thing, this is not just talking nonsense outside, since that's the case, old sister, I just go back and talk to the Liu family, it's not a big deal, old sister, don't you think so? "

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little weird, Mother Jia also changed the subject, softened her tone, and said: "The ministers in the court have to worry about the outside affairs, so it's hard for us to say anything. Besides, Brother Heng is in Henan now. Busy with the errands assigned by the palace, it is not good to be distracted by these trivial matters."

Everyone spoke in agreement one after another, this episode is over.

Immediately, Mother Jia went to talk to Mrs. Gan, mostly asking about some anecdotes about the southern province, and Mrs. Gan also smiled and talked, and the atmosphere became harmonious and harmonious for a while.

Concubine Nan'an was sitting on the same spot with a handkerchief in her hand, somewhat embarrassed, she didn't want to leave or stay, and looked at her daughter-in-law.

At this moment, I heard a nun outside stepping on the wooden ladder to the attic, the wrinkles on her wrinkled face like an orange peel burst into laughter, and she said happily: "Old lady, grandma, the legend of the angel in the palace!" The decree came, saying that the imperial court conferred the title of Earl Heng, and asked the old lady and Grandma Heng to go and listen to the decree."

As soon as these words came out, it was like a beam of joyful spring breeze blowing into the entire second floor of Tianxiang Building. Wherever it passed, red peaches and green willows, colorful and colorful, were all swaying with the wind, surprising and delighting.

This is... conferring the earl?
Even though they had guessed a few days ago and had somewhat prepared themselves, the sudden "last boot fell to the ground" surprised everyone.

Sitting on the side of Tanchun, wearing a pink jacket and skirt, wearing a jeweled hairpin on her head, that plump, white face, with a joyful complexion, under the curved and beautiful eyebrows, those moist and shining almond eyes It was bright and shining, with a moving brilliance overflowing from it, and because the girl's heart was also a little rushed, a strange blush appeared on Ruxue's face.

Earl... This is the super-grade duke duke.

Brother Heng is less than 20 years old now, and he has already been sealed as a super-rank uncle. In the future, he will be like those young dignitaries when the country was founded, becoming a prince, or even a county king, just around the corner.

Yuanchun's plump and gentle jade face like his cousin Baochai also showed joy, the jade face was dizzy, bright and moving, and the amorous feelings revealed in the corners of the brows and eyes almost made people's heart skip a beat.

Brother Heng...he finally reached this point by relying on his own ability. Up to now, their Jia family is no different than when the founders of the country, Rong and Ning, were there.

Aunt Xue was originally watching Concubine Nan'an and Mother Jia's conversation, and it was not easy to interrupt, but now she heard the words, her eyes were full of complexities, and thoughts of joy and envy surged in her heart.

The gratifying thing is that Xue, the king of Jiashi, and the Xue family can get some glory when the Jia family rises.

Brother Heng's daughter-in-law is really a blessing, what kind of good husband is this married to?

Thinking of this, I can't help turning my eyes to the beautiful woman with beautiful charm and beautiful clouds.

At this moment, it's not only Aunt Xue who has complicated thoughts, peeking at Qin Keqing's expression from time to time.

Sister Feng glanced at Qin Keqing. The gorgeous young woman's complexion was extremely complex, she smiled and said, "Old Ancestor, this is really a great grace from the Emperor."

Jia Mu was already smiling from ear to ear, and said, "Yes, the emperor's kindness is mighty."

The two mansions of Rongning and Ningxia, even when the titles have not been removed, only have a third-class general and a first-class general, not to mention the super-grade title of Gonghou Bo, even the fifth-class title like Zinan.

Now he is sealed as an earl, and it was because of brother Heng who shot him with a knife and a gun. Compared with the Duke of Xiaoguo, it is... almost the same.

Li Wan, who was sitting next to Sister Feng, was holding a handkerchief in his hand, feeling a deep sense of powerlessness in his heart, with a dazed expression and complicated thoughts.

She taught her son to study and enter school, and passed the imperial examination. In this life... maybe in the next life, it is impossible to get to this point, Earl.

When a person's achievement surpasses everyone's cognition, jealousy has no meaning, only envy, helplessness and other emotions, and even... the heart is shaken.

Mrs. Wang's complexion was pale, the corners of her mouth twitched, and the string of Buddhist beads she held in her hand was trembling slightly due to the force.

That Uncle Heng conferred the title of earl, which is a super-grade title, and the ancestors of their royal family were only earls.

But this was shot by someone with one knife and one gun.

In fact, if Jia Heng hadn't resigned from the noble title of Ningguo at the beginning and regarded it as the rank of promotion, it would probably cause some murmurs in the mansion now. ?

Because Jia Heng was awarded a title due to his meritorious service, there is no room for this kind of thinking and saying.

Mrs. Xing glanced at Mrs. Wang who was "forced to smile happily", and shook her head secretly. The siblings still can't see the situation clearly. Thinking of this, she looked at Xing Xiuyan who was sitting next to Xichun, and saw a trace of anger on the girl's face. Happy look, my heart twitches slightly.

On the other side, Qin Keqing's hibiscus and jade face, under her curved and beautiful eyebrows, and her beautiful eyes with black pearls and eagerness, also beamed with joy.

In this era when a wife is more expensive than a husband, the countess is more important than a first-class order.

At this time, Second Sister You and Third Sister You who were beside them also looked at each other, and they could see the joyful expression on each other's faces.

The two sisters lived in Ningguo Mansion, not only the maids below, but also Second Sister You, who vaguely regarded themselves as Jia Heng's concubine in their hearts.

As for Third Sister You, on her gorgeous and seductive jade face, that white and rosy cheek was already as bright red as blood due to the agitation of her emotions, like red peach pistils, and her beautiful eyes were even more watery, covered with a layer of mist, The same is the swaying of the heart.

Daiyu Chunshan's bright eyes under her black eyebrows were shining like stars, and her eyes were a bit in a trance.

Witnessing that Jia Heng, from the boy who faced Jia Zhen's persecution in the wicker alley and had to fight with his sword in the Rongqing hall, step by step to the present, no girl who is more delicate than this thoughtful girl understands that the girl who is more than her How many hardships did the boy who was not a few years older go through.

Not to mention anything else, the bloody smell of that rainy night...

Daiyu held the slender hand of a handkerchief that someone had left behind, gently stroked her heart, held the sheep talisman, her clear eyes, like the water of Xiaoxiang under her smoky eyebrows, seemed to be covered with a layer of misty rain, and she sighed softly in her heart Take a breath.

At this moment, he is probably getting along with that Princess Xianning day and night, talking happily.

Even though I know that I have no position to think about what I have and what I don't have, I still have unreasonable irritability in my heart.

Concubine Nan'an's complexion was white and red, her eyes were gloomy and uncertain, and she saw the happy looks on the faces of everyone on the second floor of Tianxiang Building.

My heart is cold, it's just an earl, their family is still the hereditary king of the county, and Jia Heng will never be able to compare with him in his life, maybe he will lose his life any time the horse is high and short.

At this moment, everyone was immersed in joy, and they didn't bother to pay attention to the changes in the demeanor of Nan'an Dowager and Nan'an Wangfei, a pair of "evil guests".

Zhen Qing's beautiful eyes twinkled, and she felt a little emotional in her heart.

Being knighted as a uncle, even if he has a place among the top martial arts of the Han Dynasty, this is the foundation of Wu Xun's existence in the world. The former first-class male, after all, the title is still a bit low.

However, she didn't pay much attention to the title. The main reason was that Jia Heng was in control of the key military force - the Beijing Camp. This was the thing that could turn things around at critical moments.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but cast a glance at his own sister, and caught the look of joy on that snow-white and jade-skinned face, and his heart moved slightly.

Sister, she...something is wrong.

There is no one else, because Zhen Xue's eyes are as gentle as water at the moment, she is dazed and absent-minded, and her face as crystal as snow is overflowing with joy.

Not long ago, Zhen Qing mentioned Jia Heng's deeds every day, as if female college students of later generations were chasing a series, and Zhen Xue seemed to be the protagonist to a certain extent.

Just when everyone couldn't help but think about it, Gan's face was full of smiles, and he kindly reminded: "Mrs. Tai, don't make the angel wait. I have to set up the incense table and receive the imperial edict."

When Jia Mu heard the face, she also came to her senses, stood up with a cane, and said with a smile: "Yes, go to receive the edict, Keqing, it's important that we go to receive the imperial edict."

Not everyone went to receive the order, but Jia's mother, Mrs. Wang, Qin Keqing and other wives ordered by Jia's mansion went to receive the order.

Mrs. Xing, Sister Feng, Li Wan's daughters-in-law, Yuan Chun and other adult girls accompanied the guests of Zhen's family to talk.

All of a sudden, the Tianxiang Tower was full of joy and excitement. The space on the second floor was spacious, and all kinds of screens separated the relatively independent space. Beautiful.

It's just that Concubine Nan'an and Luo Shi were sitting on the side, somewhat embarrassed, Concubine Nan'an could only look at Mrs. Xing and Sister Feng, the daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law, smiled, and said: "Today is a day of great joy for the family. It's time."

Mrs. Xing said a few polite words.

Sister Feng smiled and took over the conversation, and said: "What the old concubine said is that there will be a banquet later, and I will invite the concubine and princess to stay for dinner."

Secretly, obviously a night owl, a chirping black bustard wants to imply that he is a magpie who announces good news.

However, no matter what, for an old friendship like four kings and eight fathers, the etiquette should be thoughtful, so as to avoid gossip outside.

Gan's said with a smile: "Being knighted for meritorious service, this title can pass on the family business to his heirs. This is really a happy event, but it's a pity that brother Heng is not here, otherwise we would have to open a ancestral hall to worship the ancestors."

The girl who was talking in a low voice looked at Gan Shi again, probably having similar thoughts.

Unfortunately, just not at home.

Sister Feng said with a smile: "Brother Heng is now in Henan, if he wants to come to the court, he will be informed? It would be great if he can come here quickly."

Tan Chun happily smiled and said: "Brother Heng, the governor of the local military administration, if there is no will, it is not good for someone to leave the border alone."

Sister Feng laughed and said, "Look, Third Younger Sister can figure out these court affairs clearly."

Everyone laughed lightly.

Gan said with a chuckle, and then asked: "I don't know what the title is. All titles have titles. I don't know what titles are sealed in the palace?"

There is also some envy in my heart, the two daughters are indeed princesses, but the Zhen family does not have any titles to pass down.

Sister Feng laughed and said, "We don't understand this, third sister, do you know?"

Everyone looked at Tanchun when they heard the words. The girl with beautiful eyebrows and looking forward to the sky was beaming with joy at the moment, but her eyes were absent-minded, hiding a haunting longing.

Facing everyone's gazes, Tanchun chuckled and said, "Sister-in-law, the title of title is generally a good name, but how to choose it depends on the meaning of the palace, and those cabinet scholars, they are all pedants. A well-learned man of heaven and man, we can't guess here, but we will know when our ancestors and sister-in-law come over."

Yuan Chun looked at his younger sister, nodded, and said with a light smile, "What the third younger sister said is true."

Concubine Chu Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue looked at each other, and guesses surged in their hearts at the same time.

I don't know what title is sealed, Hou?Bob?
At this time, Xiangyun was pulling Shui Xin, turning the flower rope, and the aunt and nephew were completely unaffected by the sharp words just now, but now the title of knighthood also attracted Xiangyun's mind, listening to a few people talking.

"Aunt Yun, it's your turn?" Shui Xin stretched out two small hands that looked like lotus roots, and said in a waxy voice.

Xiang Yun rubbed Shui Xin's bangs with a smile, and said softly: "Good Xinxin, let's play again later, I'll hear what's going on first."

Shui Xin pouted her pink lips, a little unhappy.

A little further away, Xichun beside Xing Xiuyan also saw Xinran on her pretty face, turned her head to look at Xing Xiuyan, who was between her brows and eyes, and said in a low voice: "Sister Xiuyan, tell Miao later Sister Yu is."

When Xing Xiuyan heard the words, she didn't know what to think of, picked up a blue handkerchief, covered her mouth and smiled lightly, the smile was shallow, like willow catkins and green smoke, but the beautiful and graceful jade face seemed to dissipate like a misty cloud, and she took a piece of it Fen Ni's pretty face went over, and whispered in her ear: "The mansion has been singing for several days these days, she was still talking about being noisy yesterday, I don't know when she heard the news now, when the mansion celebrates again, she also said being noisy It's not noisy."

"I'm afraid it's not the movement of the flag, but the movement of the heart." Xichun smiled softly, her eyebrows and eyes curved like crescent moons, and her pretty face like frost also lost a little bit of coldness.

He made him an earl, so she will probably be an earl...sister in the future.

Sitting with Sister Feng, Mrs. Xing, who was talking with her, glanced at Xiuyan who was talking to Xichun in the distance, her eyes flickered.

That Uncle Heng became an earl and became more and more powerful. When he came back, there was no longer any delay.

But at this moment, along with the sound of talking and laughing, it was clearly Mother Jia, Qin Keqing, and Mrs. Wang who led a group of nuns and maidservants from the outside, coming in a mighty way.

Everyone got up, with curious expressions on their faces.

"Old ancestor." Sister Feng greeted him with a smile, and asked, "Have you finished receiving the imperial edict?"

As he spoke, he looked at the hands of several people, but he didn't see the bright yellow silk.

"The imperial decree has been enshrined in the ancestral hall." Before Sister Feng and the others could inquire, Mother Jia smiled and said, "Brother Heng was granted the title of third-class Uncle Yongning in the palace. Super Earl."

"Uncle Yongning?" As soon as the words came out, everyone's eyes lit up, thinking about the meaning of the word Yongningbo.

Yuan Chun smiled and said: "Old ancestor, this title is appropriate. Brother Heng is from the Ning Kingdom, and he wears the word Ning, and the word Yong is also auspicious. Yongzhe means Hengye, which means long and long."

When everyone heard the words, they all nodded frequently.

At this time, no one thought of "Xianning", but because of Ningguo's lineage, he brought the word "Ning" and naturally thought about it.

"Big sister, the word Yongning, I'm afraid the palace also has the meaning of hoping that the Han Dynasty will be Yongning." Tanchun Yingli said with a smile, full of joy.

Daiyu stared blankly, and repeated in her heart, Yongning, Yongning.

Sister Feng laughed and said: "There are so many ways in this title, it's like choosing a name to win a good fortune."

Everyone laughed lightly, and for a moment, the flower hall on the second floor of Tianxiang Building was filled with cheerful air, and the gentle breeze blew the fragrance of flowers from Fangyuan into the second floor, making people feel better.

Gan said with a smile: "This is the expectation of the palace. I hope Brother Heng can make new achievements in the future and make contributions to the court."

Zhen Qing and Zhen Xue listened and nodded.

Concubine Nan'an was listening, her expression became more and more unnatural, and she suppressed the urge to speak sarcasm, if she had known, she would have left just now.

Jia Mu sighed, and said with a sigh: "Not only that, the palace even gave Brother Heng's mother a royal order. Alas, his mother's life is hard. If he is still in this world, seeing Brother Heng is so promising, How happy it should be."

As soon as this remark came out, the smiles on the faces of everyone present also subsided a little.

Until now, someone suddenly discovered that Jia Heng lost his father since he was a child, and his mother is no longer alive. However, it happened that such a bastard, step by step, reached the position of Yongningbo, and he was even an important minister in the court.

How not to be overwhelmed.

Daiyu's mind is delicate, thinking of this, her eyes are dazed.

He has never shown it in front of others. Compared with him, she has the love of her grandmother, and her father misses her in Yangzhou...

There was an indescribable feeling deep in the girl's heart.

But Yuan Chun Yurong was absent-minded, her eyes were slightly red.

Concubine Nan'an listened to everyone's discussion and sneered in her heart. She had no father or mother.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit gloomy, Sister Feng said with relief: "Brother Heng is now doing his best for Auntie, even though Auntie is under the nine springs, he can still smile."

Qin Keqing pursed her pink lips, sighed lightly, and said, "A while ago it was Qingming Festival, and my husband was still fighting chaos in Henan at that time, and I couldn't come back even if I wanted to."

"Loyalty and filial piety have always been a dilemma. I think Lai Heng's mother is in the spirit of heaven, so he can understand." Jia Mu said with emotion: "Now, it is the greatest filial piety to give his mother a super-grade order."

When everyone heard the words, they all nodded, sighing with emotion.

But Li Wan's face paused for a moment, clearly more understanding, she raised a son, didn't she just hope that one day in the future, she would be able to confer the title of Mrs. Gao Ming.

(End of this chapter)