The Red Mansions

Chapter 884 Mrs. Wang: It's been a year, and I haven't seen an explanation!

Ningguo Mansion, the back house, the hall is warm and pleasant, and as far as the eye can see, it is full of jewels and beautiful eyes.

Qin Keqing sat around with Second Sister You, Third Sister You, and You Shi, Sister Feng and Ping'er were also talking, and Xiangling was sitting not far away.

As for Chai Dai and other Yingying Yanyans, they moved into the Grand View Garden yesterday under the management of Sister Feng.

Baochai and Baoqin live in Hengwuyuan, Daiyu lives in Xiaoxiangguan, Tanchun and Xiangyun live in Qiushuangzhai, Yingchun and Xing Xiuyan live in Zhuijinlou, Xichun lives in Ouxiangxie, Miaoyu went to Chang Cui'an, while sisters Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi lived in Qichiyuan.

It is worth mentioning that under Jia Mu's encouragement, Li Wan brought his two cousins, Li Wen and Li Qi, to live in Daoxiang Village.

Otherwise, this garden would really be built for the East Mansion, and the West Mansion spent several 10 taels of silver in it.

Under the willow-leaf eyebrows, the third sister You saw more and more light makeup on Yanye's face, her lips were slightly moist, and said softly: "Sister, isn't the uncle coming back today?"

Since that day, I have never met the uncle again, let alone the newlyweds, like glue.

Alas, it must be that she didn't let the uncle enjoy himself that day, and she didn't know what happened that day. She wanted to try her best, but she threw away her armor and armor and was defeated.

Qin Keqing said softly: "He said that he will stay in the Beijing camp for a few days to handle military affairs."

I don't know if it's in Beijing camp or somewhere else, but now that she's back in Beijing, she gathers less and leaves more, and she doesn't know if her stomach is moving.

Third Sister You said with a bit of resentment: "Uncle Heng has only been back to Beijing for a few days, and he is so busy."

Youshi glanced at his younger sister and said, "Sister San, state affairs cannot be ignored."

How can a man linger in the gentle countryside all day long?

Qin Keqing turned to ask: "Sister-in-law You, have you finished shopping for the new year's goods?"

Youshi turned his quiet and beautiful jade face, his eyes were like autumn water, the young woman was dressed in a light blue dress, with a simple and elegant demeanor, and said softly: "It's all done."

Qin Keqing suddenly smiled and said: "Over there in the garden, don't forget Sister-in-law You, too."

Youshi gave a "hmm" and then said, "King, recently there are many wives from generals who want to see you."

"It's not a year or a festival, that's all, let's make an appointment in the next two days." Qin Keqing said softly, her eyes rippling.

As Mrs. Wuhou, she seems to have to see these imperial orders.

"Then I told them." Youshi said softly.

Sister Feng smiled and looked at the few people who were talking, but her heart felt a sense of envy. It was so lively and harmonious, which was much better than her deserted small courtyard.

While talking, the nanny under the eaves said: "Grandma, the uncle is back."

The few people who were sitting down and talking got up and looked towards the screen. Even Sister Feng stared at it.

Qin Keqing asked: "Where is the uncle now?"

"As soon as the uncle came back, he went to the study." The nanny said.

Qin Keqing thought for a while and said, "Let the back kitchen cook some food, and we will use some together later."

She was thinking about going back to her mother's house to visit relatives later, and wondered if her husband was free.

In the study room, Jia Heng took off the black cloak she was wearing and handed it to Qingwen, raised her eyes to Tanchun who was coming to welcome her, and asked, "Did the third sister go to the garden?"

Tanchun smiled and said, "There's nothing interesting in the garden, it's been very cold these past few days, so I came here with Sister Lan to read a book, why is Brother Heng staying in the capital these few days?"

"Training soldiers to prepare for war." Jia Heng smiled and said softly: "Go back and get some meat, and roast it in the garden."

Lu Xue'an barbecue couplet poem, visit Miaoyu to beg for red plums.

Well, it's been a while since I saw Miaoyu, it is estimated that the teacher is secretly complaining to herself at the moment.

Under Zhen Lan's brows, her bright eyes shone brightly, and she said, "Brother Heng, I heard from outsiders that Mr. Yang Ge has already left Beijing."

Compared with Bao Qin, who was absent-minded for a few days after being intimate with Jia Heng, Miss Zhen Jiasan, who also lost her first kiss, was not affected much mentally.

"I saw it when I came back." Jia Heng washed his hands in the washbasin, took the hand towel delivered by Qingwen, wiped the water stains, and said softly: "The court situation a year ago was not peaceful again."

As soon as Yang Guochang left, the position of chief assistant was vacant, and the court paid attention to it, but the position of chief assistant was mostly not recommended by the court, but by special order. If it was filled according to the usual practice, the result would probably be that the second assistant Han Huang took over.

From then on, the Zhejiang Party became stronger.

The emperor is bound to make some adjustments, but he doesn't know which way to lead to check and balance the Zhejiang party, maybe it is him?
The cabinet and the court personnel are changing, and he will not intervene right now. He also intends to hide in the Beijing camp these days. At his level, he also needs to act cautiously.

Looking at the thinking young man, Zhen Lan's heart moved slightly, and she asked, "There is a vacancy for the first assistant in the cabinet, who does Big Brother Heng think will take over as the first assistant?"

Jia Heng picked up the teacup, took a sip, nodded and said: "This depends on the palace's plans, we will know in a few days, it's not good to talk about it now."

Regarding the personnel changes in the cabinet, he knew in his heart that he would show Zhen Lan nakedly the emperor's intentions and the courtiers' discord before it was ready.

This youth version of Mopan is quite curious about this matter.

While drinking the fragrant tea, Jia Heng couldn't help but drift to Jinling thousands of miles away.

Mopan and Xue'er didn't know what to do in Jinling, so they found an excuse to visit their mother and child years ago.

Zhen Lan looked at the thinking young man, licked the powder to moisturize her lips, and guessed that the young man probably didn't know, but didn't want to talk to her.

Hmph, Big Brother Heng obviously kissed her that day, didn't he treat her as one of his own?

Tan Chun said softly: "Brother Heng, my aunt wants to treat Brother Heng to dinner, Brother Huan is back."

Aunt Zhao was quite proud during this time. On the one hand, Baoyu was punished, and on the other hand, her son Jia Huan had a promising future in the martial arts hall. Military officer?

Jia Heng said: "Find a suitable time, I'll see if you're free these few days, by the way, how is Brother Huan practicing martial arts?"

He will send a group of people to Chahar Mongolia, Datong, and Taiyuan in the past few days.

Tanchun sighed softly, sat down beside Jia Heng, and said, "What else can I do? I've improved a little bit, but not a lot, and I still don't look like I can do anything."

Jia Heng said: "I'll take a look later, don't be in a hurry, you must have improved a lot compared to the past."

As he spoke, he picked up the information on the Jinyi Mansion above several cases, and looked down at it.

Jurchens have been making frequent moves recently, and on the Mongolian side of Chahar, it is impossible for the big Han to send an army to ambush in advance without the consent of the Mongolian Khan Court.

It can be said that it is not easy to prevent the Jurchens from destroying Mongolia. This is the result of the comparison and evaluation of the comprehensive forces of the two countries.

However, it is very stupid and short-sighted to sit on the sidelines of the Han Dynasty and observe that Harmony was wiped out and incorporated by the Jurchen.

Seeing the young man frowning slightly, Zhen Lan said softly, "Brother Heng is frowning, what are you worried about?"

At this time, Tanchun also stared at the boy, and asked with concern: "Brother Heng."

Jia Heng said softly: "Side affairs, I have to be busy with this matter year after year. If you want to hear, I will talk to you two."

Different from changes in the court situation, which involve intrigue and scheming, this talk to the two little girls is also meant to be cultivated.

Zhen Lan's eyes glowed when she heard the words, she sat down and listened to Jia Heng explain the whole story.

After Jia Heng finished speaking, Tan Chun stared and said, "Then Brother Heng wants to thwart Jurchen's plot in advance?"

"This matter has been planned by Yang, so it is difficult to deal with it. Jurchen must have done a lot of preparations for this matter, and I, a big man, don't know the details of it, and if the Han army goes deep into Mongolia, it is likely that it will not be Jurchen's opponent. After losing the battle, he became more passive." Jia Heng said.

Zhen Lan came up with an idea and said, "How about contacting the Mongolian headquarters and letting them take precautions?"

Tanchun Yingli's brows and eyes showed some thought, she shook her head and said, "It's not easy, let alone whether Mongolia believes it or not, even if it does, it may not be willing to request to send troops, even if it sends troops, with the combat power of the Han army..."

Zhen Lan's voice was bright and charming, and she said, "But I still need to contact you. Let's see if I can send an elite soldier to support me. My lips are dying."

Tanchun asked: "Brother Heng is thinking about whether to send troops?"

Jia Heng looked at the two Zhenjiasan girls and talked, one was charming and natural, and the other was fierce and glamorous. Hearing this, he nodded and said: "Sending troops out of the fortress involves all aspects. Not only Mongolia agrees, but the timing also needs to be grasped. , Jurchen must be on guard.”

This timing is very difficult to grasp. For example, if you remind Mongolia now, if the other party doesn't say it doesn't matter, there is a high probability that they will not agree to the big Han sending troops to help, and they are worried about being annexed by the big Han.

The Mongols would not consider letting the big man intervene until the Jurchen came to the front, but the Jurchen would definitely send troops to contain the big man.

Zhen Lan looked at the young man with shining eyes, and said softly, "Brother Heng has already made up his mind?"

Jia Heng pondered and said: "It's what the third sister just said. It's still unknown what the combat power will be. After the new year, I will go there in person."

Zhen Lan said softly: "Brother Heng will definitely win the battle. Previously in Jiangnan, those Tartars were no match for Brother Heng."

"This battle is different from Jiangnan. This time it's an overall battle. The two countries are fighting each other, involving up and down." Jia Heng said.

If he were Huang Taiji, he would definitely send troops from Beiping to conquer the pass, and then send another army to attack Datong. Don't think about it, with the strength of the Han army's frontier soldiers, they will be defeated if they go out of the city, and the power of the whole country will be restrained.

At that time, if we exert extreme pressure on Chahar Mongolia and force it to surrender, the strategic intention can basically be realized.

And he only has one person, which road is he going to support?So this is a battle between the two countries involving the overall situation, and it will determine his success or failure in a battle of honor and disgrace.

He can guarantee his own side, but can Beiping hold on, and can the frontier troops in Xuanfu and Datong hold on?In case one of the roads is destroyed, the Jurchens enter the country and plunder, and the court asks him to lead troops to help, will he go or not?

And he, as the hero of the main battle, was accused by the whole big man at that time, and thousands of people accused him. This was all predictable. As the Minister of Military Aircraft, how can he do it without a good plan?

Moreover, there are many attack directions and even attack times that Huang Taiji can choose, and it may not be 100% according to what he said. There are so many famous Jurchen generals.

Therefore, in a sense, it was a wise move for the king of Nan'an County to maintain peace before.

Tanchun sized up the young man, and said softly, "Brother Heng, what should we do next?"

You don't need to think about it, you can understand the pressure Brother Heng is facing.

"Now we can only actively prepare for the battle." Jia Heng looked indifferent, smiled and said: "Okay, let's not talk, it's already noon now, let's go eat."

Tanchun responded, and then went to the flower hall in the back house with Zhen Lan.

At this moment, Qin Keqing, Youshi sisters, Sister Feng, and Ping'er greeted the maids and prepared lunch.

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Rikain

In the flower hall, dishes were placed on a table, and Xue Pan was feasting on a roast chicken, drinking tea from a wine cup from time to time.

Aunt Xue looked at her son with distressed eyes, and said, "Slow down, no one will grab it for you, what are you eating in it? Why are you so hungry?"

He thought to himself, could it be that brother Heng resigned from the dispatch of Wucheng soldiers and horses, and there is no face for them?
Aunt Xue, the mother-in-law-to-be, paid more attention to Jia Heng's job adjustment than ever before. When she heard that Jia Heng had resigned from Wucheng Army and Horse Division, she immediately asked Baochai.

Baochai reassured Aunt Xue, but Aunt Xue was still a little uneasy.

Xue Pan smiled and said, "There are inside, but there is no fragrance from home, isn't it? Mom, I've been suffocated recently. It's not easy to go out after staying inside."

Wiping his mouth with a handkerchief in his oily hand, he looked around and asked, "Mom, where's my sister? Why haven't you seen my sister?"

"Your sister went to live in the garden of Dongfu." Aunt Xue said.

Xue Pan heard the words, but missed the word "Yuanzi", he was overjoyed, and said: "Sister followed cousin Heng?"

Seeing this, Aunt Xue was angry and wanted to laugh, with an unnatural expression on her face, she said, "You just live in the garden. Didn't the East Mansion build a garden at the beginning of the year? It looks very quiet and unique inside, and many girls from the East and West Mansions have moved in." .”

After thinking about it, the eldest son of my family doesn't have anything to say, so you might as well hide it from him first, so as to save him from yelling everywhere.

This is not the official wife yet, it won't be too late when I get married in the future.

Xue Pan was stunned when he heard the words, and said anxiously: "Mom, what did I say at the time? Cousin Heng's future is limitless, did I make it right? You didn't listen to me at the beginning, so what do you say now? Back then Before going south, he was an earl, now he is a marquis, and later he will be a duke."

Aunt Xue frowned and said, "Stop yelling, I'm just annoyed."

Well, I don't know why, but it's quite interesting to see my son shaking his head and secretly anxious.

In fact, it would be better for Bao girl to follow Brother Heng, the whole big man is indeed not as outstanding as Brother Heng.

Xue Pan turned his face down, sighed and said: "Sister is usually caring, why..."

He doesn't know what to say, how long has it been?Why hasn't it been a good thing?

"Live in the garden first, let's talk about it later." Aunt Xue said absent-mindedly.

At this moment, the maid outside said with joy: "Madam, the second wife is here."

Aunt Xue was stunned, she got up and went to greet her, only to see Mrs. Wang, accompanied by Yu Chuan and other maids, enter the room through the curtain, looked at Aunt Xue, and asked with a smile, "Sister, Wenlong is back?"

"Well, I'm back." Aunt Xue looked at Mrs. Wang, with a smile on her fair face, and said, "Why is sister so busy today?"

Mrs. Wang nodded, sat down, and said, "Come here and want to discuss with my sister."

A few days ago, I heard that Uncle Heng said to find Baoyu an official position. Baoyu is not too young, so he should make a marriage.

After all, Daiyu's body was a little weaker, so Baochai looked more dignified and dignified than Baochai. Besides, Baochai was also at the age of Jiji, so it might be a good thing to settle down early.

Aunt Xue was surprised and said, "Sister, please sit down."

At this moment, Xue Pan wiped his hands and said with a smile, "I've seen my wife."

"Pan'er is back." Mrs. Wang looked at Xue Pan, nodded, and said, "You seem to have lost a lot of weight, how long will you be at home this time?"

Xue Pan said: "Just stay for two days, and wait for half a month to come back after the Chinese New Year."

Mrs. Wang nodded, suddenly she became curious, and asked: "Your cousin Heng is not in charge of Wucheng soldiers and horses now, the humane county magistrate might as well take care of it now, are you okay inside?"

Xue Pan said: "Okay, all of them are cousin's old subordinates, besides, cousin Heng is not only a first-class marquis, but also a minister of military affairs, who doesn't give him some face?"

Mrs. Wang felt a little uncomfortable when she heard this, and said, "It's good to rest at home."

Xue Pan let out an "ah" and said, "Then madam, I'm going to find Brother Bao first."

After Xue Pan left, Aunt Xue laughed and said, "This kid is frizzy."

Mrs. Wang said: "When the child becomes a family, he will be more stable. Back then, Brother Heng was in the wicker alley, wasn't he a prodigal son?"

Aunt Xue just smiled and didn't answer the words.

She naturally knows the knot between her sister and Brother Heng.

Of course, Mrs. Wang just gave an introduction, then smiled slightly, and said: "I was thinking that Baoyu is not too young, and he will enter school next year (examination for a scholar), and I wanted to make a marriage for him. When I asked Baoyu I don't know what my sister thinks about the girl's matter?"

Aunt Xue's expression froze when she heard the words, her eyes flickered, and she asked, "Sister, isn't Baoyu still young?"

Mrs. Wang said softly: "It's not too young. In one or two years, I will have to study for the imperial examination. In the future, I will be the head of the family."

Baoyu is basically the age of Schrödinger, whether he is old or young.

Aunt Xue nodded, but murmured in her heart, with Baoyu's temperament, can she really read books well?
Mrs. Wang took Aunt Xue's hand and said softly: "Sister, let me tell you something, this girl is hard to settle down when she is old. Look at our eldest girl, now... let me I can't worry about it."

When it came to the end, Mrs. Wang sighed and sighed, feeling that she had already pissed off someone.

It's been a year since the promised big girl's marriage fell on him, and he hasn't seen an explanation!

Aunt Xue said in a low voice: "Sister, I know, but I think it won't be too late for Bao girl to serve me for another year or two."

"But my younger sister always wants to marry Bao girl? Could it be that she has already fallen in love with her?" Mrs. Wang's fair face was covered with surprise, and her heart was a little unhappy, she asked.

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "That's not true, it's just that Bao girl has always been right."

For some reason, she faintly didn't want to tell her sister that Bao Yatou had already settled Brother Heng's affairs, not because of embarrassment, but because she was worried about being jealous.

Although she is now a concubine in name, she is still a first-class Marquis of Wu, which is much better than that of the big girl in Yuanchun who has no major affairs in her life.

But Aunt Xue never imagined that Yuan Chun also fixed Jia Heng.

Seeing this, Mrs. Wang said: "This is a big marriage matter, the matchmaker's words, how can we let her a little girl decide, besides, it would be good to have more kisses."

She didn't expect that it turned out to be like this, their Baoyu is not good?The old lady doted on her, and in the future there will be that... promise.

Bao girl is just a merchant's daughter, and she was born with a poisonous heat, marrying Baoyu from her family is already a tall order, how confused is the second sister?

Here, even if Aunt Xue bit her to death, Madam Wang couldn't continue talking, but she couldn't help feeling a little displeased.

(End of this chapter)