The Red Mansions

Chapter 676 Yuan Chun: At first glance, it looks like he stayed up all night last night, working hard on official duties...

Honor Hall

Jia Heng put down the teacup, looked up at Shi Ding, and asked, "When will Shi Bo leave?"

"I'm leaving tomorrow, business is not going to be delayed." Shi Ding said with a smile.

After that, the two exchanged simple greetings.

Shi Dingdao clarified his intentions, and asked with anticipation: "Brother Heng, this is the first time for me to go outside. You just came back from Henan. Did you notice anything during my trip?"

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, and said: "The affairs in Henan are really complicated. The central plains will be plagued by bandits. There were many people who were attached to the bandits. They had just been sent back to their hometowns because of the redemption of the river workers. The hearts of the people have not yet been surrendered. In addition, there are some thieves who are already serving hard labor sentences. They need to be on guard and vigilant, so as not to cause turmoil in the Central Plains again, and the government and the opposition will look sideways. That's why I said earlier that I need someone Wu Xun went to the governor to sit in town."

Shi Ding nodded, and said: "Brother Heng, you have a public heart, but those people treat the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain."

Jia Heng said: "Those courtiers may not know about this matter, but they hide their selfishness and have their own opinions, so they can only say that they are not speculative."

Everyone in Rongqing Hall listened to the conversation between the two, even if it was just a few words, the information that could be revealed was enough to shake people's minds and make them think twice.

On the pier next to Daiyu, a girl with a light yellow dress and a plump face is sitting upright. The tea cup with Laojun's eyebrows is held in a pair of snow-white jade hands, and the tea has shallow ripples in a circle. Frowning, the watery apricot eyes that were shining softly lifted up to look at the boy in the python suit, and he couldn't help but see the color of worry in his heart.

Jia Heng said: "So, Shibo is going to inspect the Central Plains this time, and he is bound to receive some malicious looks. They stare at Shibo's mistakes with wide-eyed eyes. Shibo can see that Peng Ye, this person He is not a kind person in Huai'an Mansion, and he is quite hostile to me and others. I predict that this person will not be his vassal honestly after going to Henan. Bring me down."

This is the ugly words first, so as not to take Zhongjinghou Shi Ding seriously, and follow the advice of those civil servants. He hired servants to make clothes, but asked Xiangyun to work as a female celebrity at home to supplement the family income.

Therefore, in addition to the routine supervision of the Jinyi Mansion, he would also write to Feng Lian, Uncle Song Siguo, and Xu Kai to inquire about news, and pay close attention to Shi Ding's actions in Henan.

And hearing Jia Heng's words getting stronger and stronger, everyone in Rongqing Hall looked at each other in blank dismay, their hearts trembling slightly.

This kind of people in the ups and downs of the officialdom are scheming, turbulent and treacherous, and they are even more three-pointed than the ghostly thoughts of the women in the inner house.

The smile lines on Jia Mu's face faded a little, and a serious feeling inevitably appeared in her heart.

Sister Feng's Danfeng eyes under Liu Shao's eyebrows blinked, and she looked at the straight-faced and outspoken boy, her pupils turned around, and for some reason, she just faintly felt that... there was something else.

I remember that this person used similar words earlier to tell her not to use the power of the clan to spread loan sharks outside, but the tone of his words was somewhat similar.

Shi Ding's wife, Mrs. Zhou's face turned pale when she heard Jia Heng's "warning", and she said in surprise, "Brother Heng, why is it so dangerous to put a governor here?"

Tanchun glanced at Shi Ding's wife.

Shi Ding's eyes flickered darkly, and he said in a deep voice: "The officialdom is like sailing against the current, isn't it just so dangerous? The Niu family was lost in Henan before, and I have made up my mind to go to Fengjiang, Xiao Gui and Cao Sui, don't you?" Seek merit, but seek no faults."

He was born as Marquis Wu of another country, and he stayed in Henan for three years, and then went to other peaceful provinces to serve as border ministers.

Jia Heng glanced at Shi Ding's wife, Zhou Shi, and said: "As long as the Shibo is in Henan and does his duty in the court, even if there are villains who slander me, I will speak for Shibo in the capital. "

Shi Ding was originally waiting for Jia Heng's words. Hearing this, gratitude appeared in his eyes, and he said with a smile: "Brother Heng, I feel at ease with your words."

Jia Heng said: "Don't worry Shibo, as long as it doesn't violate the laws of the state, we will never let people waste things because of others, or harm justice by bringing personal grievances."

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Mother Jia wanted to ease the atmosphere in Rongqing Hall, so she had to wink at Sister Feng.

Sister Feng smiled and said, "Old Ancestor, why is it so cold in summer?"

Everyone looked at Sister Feng in surprise.

Sister Feng said with a smile: "This matter about the court sounds scary, but it makes people chill."

Jia Heng glanced at Sister Feng, it was summer, the beauty was wearing a low-cut dress with her temples rolled up, under her neck, there was a large piece of powdery white snow skin, with a layer of crystal clear sweat, the young woman's face With a bright melon-seeded face, a sweet smile, and a melodious voice.

For some reason, a scene from the previous life was suddenly reflected in my heart.

The young woman in Huaxin parted her red lips slightly, and said with a smile: "Old ancestor, who eats ginger this summer, why is it so hot?"

Then, he made a gesture and slapped his hand.

Aunt Xue also nodded with a smile and said, "This matter about the court makes people feel chills."

Jia Mu smiled and said, "No, the two of them are talking."

Shi Dingdao: "Hearing Brother Heng's words, I also have some ideas in my heart. When I arrive in Henan, I still need to be cautious in my words and actions. I originally wanted to send someone to transfer Shi Xin over there, but now it seems that it is still the case. It would be better to keep him in Beijing."

I am afraid that I will fall into gossip if I transfer to Henan with myself.

Hearing this, Jia Heng temporarily pressed Shi Xin's statement that he came to Wucheng Bingmasi, nodded and said: "Father and son are officials in the same dynasty, it is really not good to go to the same place."

At this moment, Shi Ding felt serious again, looked expectantly at the young man in the python suit, and said with a light smile: "At noon, is Brother Heng free, so why not have a meal together?"

He will have to ask for help in private later.

Jia Mu laughed and said, "Brother Heng, at noon, call Baoyu and his father, and then let someone come to the school to call Baoyu over, so that you and I can have a good gathering."

Jia Heng said softly: "I'm going to Jinyi Mansion for business later, and I'll be back at noon."

Shi Ding laughed quickly and said: "Brother Heng doesn't need to stay here with me, hurry up and get busy, and at noon, let's have a drink or two and talk together."

After Jia Heng said a few words, under the gaze of everyone, he got up, bid farewell to Mother Jia and left.

At this time, Yuan Chun Yingying got up and said with a smile: "Old Ancestor, why don't I go see Brother Heng off?"

Jia Mu nodded and said with a smile, "Go, girl."

Mrs. Shi Ding glanced at Yuan Chun, who had a plump face and a smile on her face, frowned secretly, and thought to herself, how old is this girl Yuan Chun?Are you still out of the court now?This is almost an old girl, right?
Jia Heng and Yuan Chun returned to Ningguo Mansion along Rongguo Mansion, planning to bring the confidential secretaries in the study to Jinyi Mansion.

It was mid-morning, and the two of them were walking side by side in the veranda, holding the piano a few steps behind, followed quietly, and looked at the pair of Bi people in front of them, the man was handsome and tall, and the woman was graceful and graceful.

"When will eldest sister go to the eldest princess's mansion?"

Jia Heng asked the plump beauty at the side, Yuan Chun changed into a light red dress embroidered with lotus flowers today, with girlish bangs on his forehead, hibiscus jade face, willow eyebrows and peach cheeks, and a layer of rose red on his lips Rouge, and the Wen Ning charm silently flowing from the corners of the eyebrows and eyes is not inferior to Zhen Xue's.

Jia Heng's eyes flashed, it was written by himself, and he felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

Speaking of which, sisters Zhen Qing, Zhen Xue, and Yuan Chun are also best friends.

Yuanchun Fenni had a baby-fat face, and seeing a bit of embarrassment and joy, said softly, "I'll be there in the afternoon."

Brother Heng called her like this, did he miss her?
Jia Heng said in a low voice: "Yesterday I went to the eldest princess's residence, but it's a pity that eldest sister is not here."

Hearing this, Yuan Chun's plump face, like a beautiful flower and a jade tree, flushed slightly at first, and then her heart stretched out bursts of sweetness. When Brother Heng was lingering with His Highness, was he also thinking of her?
Hmm, something seems wrong?

Indeed, recalling the scene of serving a husband together with Princess Jinyang that day, my mind was swayed, and I lost my mind for a moment.

Jia Heng said softly: "Big sister, I may go to Yangzhou again in a while."

It's been so long, I really miss Yuanchun.

Among the Keqing, Jinyang, and Yuanchun who have been with him for a long time, Yuanchun is second to none in terms of plumpness and softness. He has an unprecedented experience. He is like a peach, but his temperament is as soft as water. Special status, huh?
"Brother Heng just came back, why do you want to go out again?" Yuan Chun said softly, and while speaking, followed Jia Heng to Ningguo Mansion.

"Let's go back to the study, I have something to say to my eldest sister." Jia Heng looked at the East Wing study in the distance, and said warmly.

Yuan Chun responded with an "En", and the two entered the study, followed by Baoqin a few steps behind, watching the wind at the door.

Jia Heng naturally pulled Yuan Chun over and hugged him on his lap. His plump and soft body was like a doll. In summer, his clothes were light and thin, and his skin was soft and greasy. He touched her tightly, but apart from the unstoppable love in his heart, , but a lot less lust.

Yuan Chun was a little ashamed for a while, a slight blush appeared on his cheeks, after all he was used to being hugged by Jia Heng, his expression was as usual, and he also enjoyed the feeling of being doted on by his lover, gently took the hand that caught the monster, and said shyly : "Brother Heng, I'm asking you something serious, please stop messing around later."

I don't know how many times they have been in love, and they have known each other for a long time. She does know that every time they are in the study, they are hugged, and then let her write and grind.

Jia Heng had no choice but to move his hands away, grabbing Yuan Chun's fleshy belly, and said in a gentle voice: "Big sister, the matter in Yangzhou has been delayed for too long, and there are still some military affairs, I need to go there myself, by the way, I will go with Jinyang Your Highness has agreed, wait until things go a little better over there, then go to Jinling, Big Sister."

Hearing this, Yuan Chun's jade face changed suddenly, her beautiful eyes were already filled with worry, she turned her head and said, "Brother Heng just came back, what's wrong? Is it dangerous to go out this time? How is it compared to going out to calm the chaos last time?"

"Brother Heng, now that those people know how powerful you are, they won't deal with it openly. They can't say that they must resort to some low-level tricks. Brother Heng should pay more attention when he goes to Yangzhou." Before Jia Heng could answer, under Yuan Chun's beautiful eyebrows, Mei Eyes gleaming like water looked at the young man's clear and handsome face, and the lotus jade face was full of pity.

Although he is becoming more and more powerful and popular, but he is becoming more and more dangerous. She would rather Brother Heng be more ordinary.

Jia Heng was slightly surprised, gently stroking the beauty's pink and greasy face, and said with a light smile: "I will be careful, big sister is really my good wife."

Let Yuan Chun be right, Zhen Qing planned to harm him earlier.

"What kind of good helper?" Yuan Chun felt both ashamed and happy, grunted, and looked at Jia Heng whitely, then sighed quietly, looked at the young man, and said: "If it is possible, I would rather Brother Heng be like the master of the Shi family, Enjoy the blessings well, now the bigger the official is, the more worried I am, the last time there was chaos and flood fighting."

From the joy at the beginning that he was young, held a high position, and was very popular, but now he is full of worries.

Jia Heng paused when he heard the words, looked at the graceful face, and said in a gentle voice: "Don't worry, big sister, I will pay attention."

"I know Brother Heng has great ambitions, so I don't want to persuade you. It's just that you should take good care of your body when you are outside. Recently, you have lost a lot of weight and are haggard. Brother Heng saw that he stayed up all night last night, working hard on business, and didn't sleep. Good." Under Yuan Chun's curvy eyebrows, his eyes were shining like water, and he stretched out his soft hand to gently caress Jia Heng's cheek, his tone full of pity.

Jia Heng: "???"

All night long?Doing business?
After thinking about it, and not wanting to change the subject, she looked at Yuan Chun whose lips were as moist as water, and moved closer to snatch the sweetness.

Yuan Chun gently closed her water-like eyes, wrapped her hands around Jia Heng's neck, and let Jia Heng do whatever she wanted.

After a while, Jia Heng hugged Yuan Chun, who had glowing cheeks and gasped for breath, and said in a low voice, "Second Wife didn't urge you to get married again, did she?"

"I brought it up a few times after I came back, but I blocked it by saying I was a monk." Yuan Chun pursed his cherry lips and said softly.

Jia Heng hugged Yuan Chun tightly, guilt filled his heart, and whispered: "Big sister..."

"Okay, don't talk about it. I'll hide at the princess's mansion tomorrow. That girl from the Fu family is about the same age as me, and she hasn't married yet." Seemingly diluting the atmosphere, Yuan Chun frowned. Wan Wan smiled lightly, looked at the boy, and said meaningfully: "I see that girl from the Fu family seems to be here for brother Heng."

Fu Shi's sister, Fu Qiufang, is now at the Princess Jinyang's residence, helping the princess with some business matters.

Jia Heng said in a low voice: "Fu Shi's petty thoughts can't be put on the table."

"It doesn't matter if Brother Heng accepts a girl from the Fu family." Yuan Chun said softly, gently stroking Jia Heng's face, and the beautiful woman smiled.

Jia Heng said: "Big sister, I don't have that kind of thought, okay, let's stop talking about other people's affairs, let me take a look at the jade tiger necklace."

Yuan Chun was about to say something, but he let out a grunt and let Jia Heng pester him.

After being entangled with Yuan Chun for a while, Jia Heng saw that the sky was getting closer for a while, and then he left the jade tiger with bloodshot eyes, and let go of Yuan Chun, whose lotus jade face was already glowing like fire, and whispered in his ear: "Big sister, I'm going to Jinyi Mansion, you wait for me at home."

"Well, Brother Heng, let's go." Yuan Chun's jade face was hot, and she stretched out her hand to gently tidy up the messy front, her eyes as soft as water were full of reluctance.

However, there was some doubt in my heart, Fang Caiheng hugged him, although he didn't change the hotness in the past, he was not as impatient as before.

Well, no matter how talented, more or less, there is always a cooling time, which is a self-protection mechanism in itself, not to mention that Jia Heng really struggled a lot yesterday.

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Beizhen Fusi, Guanting

Jia Heng entered the government office in many places. On the one hand, he had someone compile the information on salt merchants in Yangzhou collected over the years into a book and delivered it over. On the other hand, he had someone call Liu Jixian, who was temporarily in charge of the daily affairs of Jinyi Mansion, to go to the study to ask questions.

Since Qu Lang was promoted to the command of Jinyidu, he was sent to Shandong to investigate the situation of the White Lotus Sect in Shandong, and now the daily affairs of Jinyi Mansion are handled by Liu Jixian.

"My lord." Liu Jixian cupped his hands.

Jia Heng nodded, asked Liu Jixian to sit down, and said: "I will go to Yangzhou in a few days, Jinyi Mansion secretly prepares boats and horses."

Because it is necessary to bring Daiyu to Yangzhou to reunite with Lin Ruhai to check salt in the south, it is cheaper to take a boat after all.

Liu Jixian nodded, secretly remembering this matter.

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice: "The White Lotus Sect has clearly planned for a long time to instigate rebellion in the Central Plains. It even plotted to assassinate the country's vassals before. Recently, you can use the guards of the Jinyi Mansion to guard and protect King Chu and King Wei. And Ningrong Street also needs to send more people to protect it, so as to prevent the thieves from taking risks, and don't make any mistakes."

After the previous incident, it is necessary to be on guard against Princess Chu Zhen Qing to prevent her from taking reckless risks.

As a matter of fact, Jinyi Mansion has unlimited interception rights for officials. For example, Jin Yi Mansion generally does not use spying methods on the mansions of the cabinet, vassals, high-ranking nobles, and empresses, unless they are authorized to do so. enjoin.

For example, in the former Zhongshun Palace, Qi Guaner was bought out of this consideration. Strictly speaking, there are still some violations, but the flaws are not fatal.

As for the interception rights of the above-mentioned personnel, although Jia Heng did not ask, he also guessed that it should be in the hands of the inner guards, but the emperor also moves due to events, and most of them will be in the stage of investigation and suspicion, and usually will not use conventional ones. monitoring means.

Not to mention the technical and manpower difficulty in realizing the large-scale and detailed monitoring that even knows the location of the banquet at home, even the emperor would not be so boring, causing suspicion and embarrassment.

The attention of ordinary people is still scarce, let alone the Ninth Five-Year Master who manages everything every day?
At the beginning, when he was under investigation, he had a record of secret espionage, but it should be gone now.

Therefore, it is not a taboo thing for him to send out spies in the name of protection to see the movements of the palace.

Liu Jixian didn't think it was wrong, so he accepted the order.

"In addition, the Shanxi Merchants Guild Hall and the Yangzhou Salt Merchant should send spies to watch over them." Jia Heng ordered, and there was no taboo against these merchants.

Liu Jixian took the order and left.

Jia Heng immediately picked up the booklet in his hand, flipped through it, and at noon, someone took it back.

When Jia Heng returned to Rongguo Mansion again, Shi Ding hadn't left yet, and was accompanying Jia Mu listening to the theater troupe invited by Sister Feng, babbling and buzzing.

The theater troupe invited here is to celebrate Jia Heng's promotion to the throne and to worship the ancestors. Of course, this is undoubtedly an excuse to have a good time.

Sister Feng had left Rongqing Hall to untie her little hands, when she suddenly saw Jia Heng walking quickly from the hand-painting verandah, for some reason, her heart beat wildly, her breathing became more rapid, and she subconsciously wanted to hide.

(End of this chapter)