The Red Mansions

Chapter 856 Qin Keqing: No, why did you suddenly call her madam?
Ningguo Mansion

The moon is rare, and the clouds are easy to disperse...

Jia Heng was walking on the corridor of Ning Mansion, looking at the servants and maids who were smiling all the way, and suddenly thought of such a song.

Well, the TV series in the previous life did play "Qingwen Song" as the background music at this festive time.

"uncle."

"The uncle is back."

At this moment, the nuns and maidservants in the mansion looked at the boy in the python suit, with smiles on their faces, while they were reporting to the backyard.

When Jia Heng walked through the moon gate and came to the hall of the back house, he raised the curtain hanging on the porch, and suddenly a warm fragrance mixed with the fragrance of powder came to his face, and the noisy cold wind in the outer courtyard seemed to be isolated from the outside, lingering around Passing through a bamboo screen for ladies, I can only feel the splendor and beauty in front of my eyes, and immediately, I meet bright, expecting, and longing eyes.

"Brother Heng, you are back." Sister Feng called out first, under the two curved willow brows, there was a smile in the bright and beautiful Danfeng's eyes, looking at the handsome and jade-like young man, feeling inexplicable in her heart.

"Brother Heng."

"Master." Third Sister You and the others called.

All of a sudden, Yingying and Yanyan in the house were calling for Jia Heng.

Everyone looked at the young man wearing a black cloak and a python suit embroidered with black and red satin.

The young man flew slantingly under the sword eyebrows, his eyes were calm and warm, the sides of his face seemed to be slightly drunk after drinking light red, his right hand under the cloak was pressed on the hilt of the sword, he was really heroic and handsome.

Qin Keqing stared fixedly at the young man who was thinking day and night, got up, her eyes were slightly foggy under her beautiful eyebrows, she felt her nose sore, but she sniffed to suppress her emotions.

I haven't seen her for several months, and no one knows how much Li Xin misses her.

Jia Heng's eyes also fell on Qin Keqing's face first, catching the beauty's tears shining eyes, feeling a little guilty and pity in his heart, then looked at Sister Feng, Ping'er, Sanyou, Xichun, Miaoyu, Xing Xiuyan, and smiled He smiled and said, "Keep, the room is so lively."

Everyone looked at the soft-spoken young man without moving their eyes for a moment. Even Xing Xiuyan, who had always been indifferent, stared at the heroic and tall young man with inexplicable thoughts.

There was a dazed look on Miao Yuyu's face, the Buddhist beads in her hand had long since stopped moving, and she recited Amitabha Buddha in her heart, and looked at the young man with clear eyes like water.

At this time, Qin Keqing approached, with a bright and dignified smile on her beautiful face like a beautiful peony, and a soft voice with a little trill, said: "Husband, you are back."

As he spoke, he stepped forward to help the young man untie the cloak on his shoulders, and handed it to the maid beside him.

Sister Feng looked at the boy with a smile, and the young woman Huaxin looked at that handsome face for a while, and asked, "Brother Heng, are you all right in the palace?"

Jia Heng nodded and said: "The palace is fine for now, sister-in-law Feng, long time no see."

I haven't seen her for a while, but there is no gloom between Sister Feng's eyebrows and eyes after widowhood, but a charming and familiar charm.

Jia Heng said, sitting at the side coffee table, looked at the girls who had left their seats, and said with a smile: "Don't stand still, sit down."

Jia Heng took the teacup from Qingwen, asked Qin Keqing, "Is there nothing going on at home recently?"

Qin Keqing said softly: "Husband, everything is fine at home."

Second Sister You and Third Sister You also looked at the boy, listening to the couple's simple conversation.

Jia Heng nodded, looked up at Xichun, the youngest Xichun had grown a lot, and seeing joy in his eyes, he smiled lightly: "Fourth sister looks taller again."

Seeing joy on Xichun's childish face, she quietly looked at the boy, and responded softly, a warm current surged in her heart.

After Brother Heng came home, he was the first one to call her.

Well, as for Keqing, she was ignored by the girl.

Jia Heng turned to look at Qingwen, said with a smile: "Qingwen, I have prepared some gifts from the boat, you go to the front yard to have a look, and follow the girls and wives from the east and west sides to deliver them."

Some need to be sent by him personally, in another place.

When Qingwen heard the words, she responded, and then left the hall to get busy.

Jia Heng immediately looked at Yingchun and Xing Xiuyan, and said, "Sister Yingchun, sister Xiuyan."

In fact, I remembered that Yuanchun mentioned earlier that Xiangyun also mobilized two girls to go south together, but Yingchun didn't want to travel, and Xing Xiuyan talked about serving his parents, so he didn't go south.

One is dull in nature, and the other is calm and natural.

Siqi behind Yingchun pulled down the girl's clothes, gestured to speak, Yingchun nodded, and said: "Brother Heng, you are always good."

Xing Xiuyan also greeted him.

Jia Heng smiled, nodded, and then turned his quiet eyes to Miao Yu's face again, his eyes were a little gentle, and said softly: "I haven't seen you for a few months, Master Miao Yu is still as handsome as ever."

There was a letter delivered on the way back to Beijing earlier, and I will have a private conversation with Miaoyu later.

Miaoyu uttered the Buddha's name, her eyes drooped slightly, her voice was clear and loud, and she said, "Your Majesty is in the Southern Province Jie audio transmission, and his name is moving Shenjing."

Jia Heng's face was solemn, and he said in a loud voice: "Fortunately, under the protection of Shengwei, the general will serve his life, and the soldiers will die. After two days, I will have to trouble the teacher to help the generals and soldiers who went south to die of the king's affairs. Please also Master, don't refuse."

Miaoyu said good, and immediately responded to the matter.

Zhen Lan frowned slightly, staring at the nun, her eyes fell on the young man's face again, her heart moved slightly.

After Jia Heng finished talking with a few people, he turned to look at Qin Keqing, smiled and said: "Seeing that everything is fine at home, and my sister's health is going well, I am relieved."

Qin Keqing smiled, and said: "My husband is too, and the sisters at home are also talking about my husband."

Sister Feng looked at the young man who was talking to Qin Keqing, she took over the conversation with a sweet smile and said, "Brother Heng made such a great contribution in going south this time, and he was sealed as a first-class marquis in the palace, but the old lady was very happy, so I thought about it." How should we celebrate these days?"

"These sisters-in-law Feng and Ke Qing can just discuss it, but as the year approaches, everything is complicated, so it's better not to delay the family's business." Jia Heng said with a warm smile.

Sister Feng replied with a smile: "Then I discussed it with my siblings."

Immediately, Danfeng looked at the boy with bright eyes, and asked: "Brother Heng, the garden at home has also been repaired, when will you go and have a look?"

The garden has been repaired back and forth for almost a year, and it has been completely completed, but the various plaques and couplets have not yet been inscribed, only some finishing work.

Hearing Jia Heng mention Yuanzi, Zhen Lan's eyes flickered.

Jia Heng thought for a while, then said softly: "I'll go over to have a look in the past two days, and ask my servants to clean up the inside. After a few days, I will let some young ladies from the mansion live in with their maids and mothers. It’s cheaper to read and write in it, and play around together.”

Because of Keqing, he certainly doesn't usually live in the Grand View Garden, but there is a small courtyard set aside for leisure and recuperation.

As for Baoyu, he should stay in the school and study hard. Yihong Academy is reserved for Yuanchun, and Yuanchun will probably change his name.

Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Daoxiang Village, Hengwu Garden, Qiushuangzhai, Zhuijin Building, Quicui Nunnery...all of these will welcome their hostesses just like the original works.

There are all kinds of scenery in the sky and on earth, and Fangyuan should be named Xi Daguan.

heaven and earth...

There was a smile on Sister Feng's beautiful face, her willow eyebrows were raised, her heart was as expected, her eyes were charming and flowing, and she said: "Recently, many girls have come to the house, all of them belong to Miss Master. I can't live in the house soon. Now, these girls are all grown up, so they should live in the garden, but it’s still cold, and it will take about ten days to get all the things.”

Qin Keqing glanced at Jia Heng, smiled, and said softly: "The girls in the West Mansion are not too young. Sister Xue, Sister Lin, Third Sister, and Sister Yun are more lively living here."

Although the two mansions of Ningrong and Rong occupy a vast area and have many houses, not all houses can be lived in. Ningguo Mansion is fine. Jia Zhen’s former concubines and concubines have already been kicked out, and many yards are empty. It's not a big problem if two girls live together. For example, Second Sister You and Third Sister You live in the same courtyard.

However, because Rongguo Mansion served the master and the head wife, many places seemed cramped and crowded.

At any time, if the residential floor area ratio is too high, the living comfort will definitely be greatly reduced.

And when girls grow up, they also need to isolate male relatives.

Take Lixiangyuan as an example, when Xue Pan is not here, it is appropriate for Aunt Xue and Baochai to live there, but Aunt Xue sometimes takes care of the business in Beijing, and the shopkeeper comes over, so it is not appropriate for a girl from Baochai to live there. .

Not to mention Daiyu, moving into the Xiaoxiang Pavilion can prevent Baoyu from being harassed.

Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing, and said in a gentle voice: "Years ago, the Military Aircraft Office also had a lot of official duties, you and Sister-in-law Feng took care of the affairs of the two governments, well, maybe you have to go to the southern province to take care of the military affairs, the mansion here There is Mrs. Law."

This has to be agreed in advance. After the year, he may go to Jiangnan to meet Jinyang, Mopan and Xueer. They are still pregnant for the most dangerous period.

Qin Keqing said softly: "Husband, don't worry."

No, why did you suddenly call her madam?
Sister Feng asked in surprise: "It's the end of the year, why is Brother Heng so busy?"

Jia Heng said: "There are so many things going on in the imperial court, this time I came back because the palace urged me to come back to deal with the captives' affairs."

Not only is it a matter of peace and war, but also the preparation of captives. If the Jurchen attack Chahar Mongolia in the spring of next year, then he needs to prepare in advance, urge the military supervisor to produce firearms and firecrackers, train soldiers, and investigate the Jurchen intelligence.

Coming back is just the beginning of the busy day.

Several people in the room quietly listened to the young man's narration, and watched the young man's every move intently. Hearing that Jia Heng was still busy, they felt a little bit emotional.

Xu is also so diligent that a young man can be named a first-class marquis with a body that is not as weak as a crown.

Sister Feng looked at the young man in good spirits, smiled and said: "Brother Heng is already a first-class prince before reaching the weak crown. It is rare that he is not slack. He will definitely make greater achievements in the future."

It's all waiting now. With this momentum, can you pay it off in the future?
Jia Heng said: "Since Marquis Wu is supported by the state's salary, he must work hard. Only in this way can he report to the king and live up to the grace of God."

At this moment, the nurse outside came over with joy on her face and said, "Master, grandma, the old lady and the eldest lady from the West Mansion are here."

Because after Jia Heng left the palace gate, he went to Ningguo Mansion first, but it didn't take long for Jia's mother in Rongguo Mansion to learn the news of Jia Heng's return. Sisters, Xiangyun, Tanchun, Baoqin, Li Wan and Wenqi went to Ningguo Mansion.

Jia Heng got up, his face paused, and said: "Ke Qing, come with me to meet you."

When I came to the eaves of the corridor, I saw Mrs. Xing and Wang supporting Jia Mu, Aunt Xue and Baochai also came one after another, and Li Wan, Cao Shi, Li Wen and Li Qi also came not far away.

But with a glance, Baoyu was nowhere to be seen.

In fact, Baoyu wanted to come, but Jia Zheng saw him and asked when he would come back from school. After lunch, he got angry and asked Baoyu to copy the Analects of Confucius in Mengpozhai's study.

Jia Mu looked at the young man in the python suit with exquisite patterns and patterns, his figure was like a zhilanyu tree, his old face was full of smiles, and his wrinkles were almost filled with joy, and asked: "Brother Heng, have you seen the Holy Majesty in the palace?" gone?"

Jia Heng said: "I have seen it, the Holy Majesty will stay and ask."

At this moment, Aunt Xue, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan and others saw the rightful lord at first glance, and looked at the young man with a deep demeanor and a light weight, and their hearts were complicated and inexplicable.

Yiwai, at such a young age, none of Rongning and Ningfu or the four major families have such outstanding children, no, even the whole big man can't find a second one!

When you are just a little taller than the people around you, you can still hear some slanderous words, but on the top of the mountain, and looking down through the white clouds floating on the mountainside, there are no more slanderous words than among the mountains, forests and pines. Even the rumors of those people can't even see what those people are saying.

The difference between cloud and mud is a huge disparity between heaven and earth.

At this moment, Jia Heng is already a banner that cannot be overthrown in the entire four major families.

Even Mrs. Wang, no matter how slanderous she is in her heart, she dare not show the slightest bit. No matter how much jealousy and resentment you have... you have to hold it back for a while!

And Baochai was at Aunt Xue's side, holding her mother's arm with her cousin Baoqin on the left and right, and quietly looked at the handsome young man who was under the spotlight of all eyes. Clutching his handkerchief, he also had mixed emotions in his heart.

Looking at my sweetheart at this moment, even though I was secretly happy all afternoon, seeing that young man with my own eyes, I still couldn't restrain the joy in my heart.

Looking back at the acquaintance and love between the two, suddenly looking back, I feel a little dizzy all over.

Especially when a young girl thinks of such a high-ranking and unparalleled young Marquis Wu, when she gets along in private, the kind of obsession and love for her own body, as well as the servants in the boudoir, that kind of feeling just special...

The girl quickly smoothed out a ripple in her heart, and her pink and snowy cheeks were a little blushing. She and Brother Heng were originally in love with each other, pleasing each other.

In fact, Daiyu is better, her ancestors are the family of Liehou, although she also sees joy in her twinkling eyes, she is even more happy for Jia Heng to realize her ambition.

Li Wan, on the other hand, looked at Qin Keqing aside, his face slightly absent-minded.

A little girl who is a few years younger than her is now Mrs. Wu Hou, and the son she will give birth to in the future will be the Marquis.

Jia Heng didn't know that everyone was thinking complicated, so he stretched out his hand to invite, and said in a warm voice: "Old lady, it's cold outside, let's go inside and talk."

Mother Jia nodded, and entered the hall amidst the greetings of Jia Heng and Qin Keqing, and everyone behind her entered the hall one after another.

Mother Jia sat down and looked at Jia Heng with a kind and kind smile on her face, and said, "Brother Heng, it's almost Chinese New Year now, and when the ancestors are worshiped at the end of the year, I have something to say to the two princes."

Then, he asked eagerly: "Where is the imperial decree of the Marquis and the iron coupon of the Danshu?"

Jia Heng said: "The imperial decree and the iron certificate of the Dan book have been placed in the study by the accompanying followers."

But Jia's mother pretended to be strange and said, "Brother Heng, how can I put the imperial decree and the alchemy book in the study? It's important to enshrine them in the ancestral hall first."

Jia Heng nodded lightly, smiled and said: "What the old lady said is, I will put it in the ancestral hall when I turn back."

At this moment, Qin Keqing ordered the maid to prepare dinner.

At this moment, it can be said that the female relatives of the two prefectures of Rongning and Ningxia are all gathered in the hall.

Mother Jia smiled and said, "Brother Heng, Brother Qiang went to Nan Province to buy a theater troupe, and I have a good time celebrating in Huifang Garden these few days."

Jia Heng said: "Let's leave these to Sister-in-law Feng and Ke Qing to arrange."

Mother Jia nodded, looked at the young man who was not arrogant or impetuous, and suddenly said with emotion: "After Xiaorong Guogong left, our two houses have never had such great honor and dignity. It is difficult for you to go through life and death. With such a big I can do it."

In fact, as Jia Mu said, if Jia Heng’s title of marquis is based on the original book, then only the concubine of Yuan Dynasty can compare with it, and the Grand View Garden has just been repaired, allowing a group of golden hairpins to live in it. There is a definite number among them.

The Jia family at this moment is really a raging fire, with flowers blooming.

Jia Heng said: "Old lady, now our Jia family has received the honor of the sage, and has been promoted to a noble. It can be said that we are extremely rich. In the future, the children of the family should be careful, study hard in the school, cultivate their morality, and don't fly outside and pick quarrels. , the children of the mansion should also obey the law and abide by the law, and the servants are not allowed to bully others when they are outside."

This is also an inoculation for the government. The Jia family began to float after Yuanchun concubine. In Yuanyang's words, relying on their own daughter to become a concubine, the family ran amok outside.

However, now that Zhen is gone, Jia Lian is also exiled, Sister Feng knows how to restrain herself, and the internal worries of the entire Jia family are almost resolved.

Zhen Lan, who was sitting on the embroidered pier not far away, could not help but feel a little sad as her eyes fluttered like water under her willow-leaf eyebrows.

Their Zhen family didn't know this truth in those years, until now it's hard to get back, and the sky is thundering.

Jia Mu said: "Brother Heng said, this is the reason, the children of the family must not be frivolous, and those servants must not rely on the master's power outside to bully men and women."

As he said that, he looked at Sister Feng at the side, and said: "Young girl Feng, you usually pay attention."

Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old Ancestor, don't worry, there can't be such a thing in the clan interruption, if there is such a thing, I will be the first to tolerate it."

At this moment, Baochai looked at the boy in the python suit, and the moist apricot eyes under the thin eyebrows were shining brightly.

Brother Heng really has good conduct, modesty and prudence, this is the long-term appearance of a family's wealth and wealth.

Mrs. Wang frowned at the side, and squeezed the hand holding the Buddhist beads a little bit harder, this brother Heng has become more and more powerful since he came back.

Jia Mu turned to ask: "Brother Heng, how are some old people from Jinling and Ningrong's mansions doing?"

Jia Heng said: "Everything is fine, many children in the clan are also very concerned about the old lady."

Mother Jia thought for a while, glanced at the two sisters of Lanxi, and said worriedly: "Lady Lan said earlier that something happened to the Zhen family. I don't know how the palace will deal with it?"

The Zhen and Jia families are indeed old friends, and Jia's mother also expressed her concern.

Jia Heng was silent for a moment, then said: "The Holy Majesty has ordered the cabinet to draw up a decree, and now we should go to the southern province."

As soon as these words came out, Zhen Lan took Zhen Xi's hand and said softly: "Brother Heng, what is the order of the unknown palace?"

Jia Heng sighed, and said: "The uncle of the Zhen family was exiled in Yunnan, your second uncle and fourth uncle were exiled to Guizhou, your father was in prison for three years, and all the other men who were officials and generals were handed over to the Ministry for discussion. Ask again."

When Zhen Lan heard this, her pretty jade face turned pale, and tears welled up in her clear phoenix eyes.

Tears welled up in Zhen Xi's bright eyes, and she wanted to cry.

I have to say that the pear blossoms of the two sisters are like raindrops, like double lotuses with parallel pedicles.

Secretly thought, if the Lanxi sisters of the Zhen family are not young, they are almost younger than her and the second sister.

However, there are three of them.

Thinking in this way, Third Sister You glanced at Youshi.

Jia Heng said: "Sister Lan'er and Sister Xi'er, this is already the best result. After a few more years, it is impossible to say that the Holy Grace will come down, and then forgive me. There is still a time to see you again."

Qin Keqing also took Zhen Xi's hand and said, "Sister Xi'er, it's good to be here, when father and daughter will meet again in the future."

The two girls wiped away their tears and gave a soft "hmm".

Qin Keqing took the conversation and said with a sweet smile: "Old lady, it's getting late, let's have dinner first."

At this moment, it was already You time, it was getting dark early in the winter, and the house began to light up the lights everywhere, from the back house to the front yard, the lanterns were hung all the way, like a fire dragon, it was really festive and lively.

Jia Mu smiled and said, "It's getting late now, let's eat first."

Then, everyone gathered around several tables and started having dinner.

　I recommend a book, I think it is very well written. Liu Bang, the old hooligan of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, traveled to Zhao Gou, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, and met Qin Hui at the beginning to kill Yue Fei.

(End of this chapter)