Honglou Xing

Coincidentally, on the day when the imperial examination was over, the Xing family and Jia Amnesty went to Beijing.When Jia Lan heard the news, he sent a boy home to let him know, and then rode to the gate of the city to wait.Not long after, I saw Wang Shan sitting in the front of the carriage and leading the battle, followed by seven carriages, followed by twelve trucks.

Wang Shanbao recognized Lan Ge'er and got off his horse to salute.Jia Lan smiled and told him not to delay, just drive back to the house, and he followed on horseback.

After entering the city, the speed of the car slowed down, and the two chatted a few words while walking.When Jia Lan knew that his uncle and grandpa were coming back from this trip, he also brought Aunt Xichun back. It is likely that Uncle Zhen begged his uncle to arrange a marriage for him.

When they arrived at Shangshu's mansion, Xing's carriage turned the corner door and entered the back house.When Jia Amnesty heard that Jia Lan was coming to pick him up, he got off at the main entrance and led him into the house for tea with a smile.

The two just sat down and chatted for a few words.The Xing family came with their sons Can and Xichun.

Jia Lan hurriedly got up to meet Xing Shi.

Mrs. Xing let him sit down with a smile, "I brought some things for your house. They are not worth much. It's a kindness. Don't dislike them. I divided them into boxes and marked them with red paper. When I look back, Wang Shanbao's house Take you to get it."

Jia Lan thanked him again, and when he got up, he suddenly saw a small figure appearing in front of him.

Brother Can was wearing a brocade robe with a dark blue auspicious cloud pattern. At a young age, he put on an old-fashioned look on his handsome face, with his hands behind his back and his chin raised, looking curiously at Jia Lan.

Jia Lan smiled, knelt down, looked at him at the same level, and said hello to his little uncle.

Brother Can raised his eyebrows, smiled, stretched his hand out of his bosom for a long time, tossed out a piece of suet jade and put it in Jia Lan's hand.

"This is?" Jalan asked with a smile.

"Meeting ceremony, Nephew Lan." Brother Can said solemnly, his eyes were dark and full of seriousness.

Jia Lan wanted to laugh, but seeing Brother Can's serious appearance, he didn't dare to laugh anymore.Hurry up and thank him in a dignified manner.

Seeing this, Jia Amnesty got up, picked up his son, and hugged him directly. "You child, how old are you, why are you pretending to be old?"

"Father!" Brother Can twisted his face into a ball, pouted and looked at Jia Amnesty complainingly.It was like this every time, as soon as he gained momentum, his father came to make trouble. "What child, I don't want to be a child!"

Jia Lan froze for a moment, covered his stomach and laughed.

Xing also laughed, and said to Jia Lan: "Don't argue with him, we have spoiled this child."

Jia Lan shook her head hurriedly, and praised: "Uncle Can has already been born with a good-looking talent at such a young age, he is not something in the pool. He will surely achieve something in the future, maybe he is even better than his uncle." As mentioned earlier, Jia Lan is a real person. Yes, but the last sentence, Jalan was only half joking.

Unconvinced, Brother Can finally broke free from his father's arms clamoring, straightened his clothes, and said to Jia She and Xing in a serious manner: "Nephew Lan is indeed a handsome talent, with good insights!"

Jia Lan was taken aback, at first he heard that Uncle Can was with him, but after thinking about it, Uncle Can was praising himself by praising his name.

The crowd burst into laughter.

While Jia Lan was happy, she was secretly shocked. Uncle Can's remark at such a young age is really impressive.This is not spoiled, it's obviously because the teaching is too good.

Jia Lan stayed for a while longer, but seeing that it was getting late, he wanted to leave.

Brother Can took the initiative to ask him, and followed his steps all the way, walking very steadily.Brother Can waited for Jia Lan to ride on the tall horse, his eyes finally revealed the envious eyes that children should have.

"Nephew Lan, let's go!"

Jia Lan smiled, said goodbye to Brother Can, and rode out slowly.Suddenly I heard Uncle Can complaining to the people around me: "I don't know when I can ride a horse?"

Yuanyang smiled and said, "When my brother grows up, he can ride a horse."

"Growing up, growing up, growing up again, why am I growing up so slowly!" Brother Can grabbed Yuanyang's sleeve, pouted and complained to him.

Jia Lan glanced back at Brother Can, who was losing his temper, and smiled knowingly. This is the normal behavior of a four-year-old child.

Before dusk, Jia Lan returned home.As soon as he entered, he was called by his grandfather Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng had blushed with anger in the main hall, and when he saw Jia Lan coming back, he scolded him head and face.

"Do you have any brains? Ah? The whole family is waiting for news from you, but you are lucky enough to go to pick up your uncle. Tell me, is your grandfather important to me, or your uncle?"

Jia Lan sullenly bowed his head to make amends: "The grandson knows his mistake."

"Look at your prospects," Jia Zheng scolded, and then told him, "Don't eat dinner, so you can go to your ancestors to reflect on yourself!"

"Yes," Jia Lan had expected such a result, and obeyed, turned around and knelt obediently.

Jia Zheng was so angry that he couldn't let it out in a few words. He clenched his fist and slapped the table and the wall until he hurt himself before he relieved his anger.

It stands to reason that Jia Lan's scientific examination today, he doesn't need to be serious and get angry just because of this matter.What made Jia Zheng angry was that Jia Lan was close to his eldest brother Jia She, and what made him even more angry was that he and his elder brother had passed the filial piety together. Son, the reinstatement application was handed in early, but there has been no movement so far.

On the eighth day after January, the imperial court released the list.

Little servant Mingyan hurried to wait for the list, and the list was released.Mingyan tried his best to gain a firm foothold in the crowded crowd. He scanned from the top of the list, and saw the name "Jia Lan" within a few seconds.Mingyan was overjoyed, and happily continued to look down, but after looking for a long time, he couldn't find the name of Second Master Bao.Ming Yan was so anxious that his forehead was sweating profusely. He was really afraid that Second Master Bao would not be on the list. When reporting back, one of them won and the other failed. Is he announcing good news or bad news?

Besides, Second Master Bao is Lang Ge'er's second uncle. If the uncle is no better than the nephew, it will be a shame.Now it's embarrassing to confirm that Second Master Bao's ranking is behind Brother Lang. If he doesn't win again, let alone Second Master Bao, he is so shy that he wants to hang himself.

Mingyan sweated profusely and swept to the bottom of the list, and finally saw the second master's name at No.3 from the bottom.Mingyan is overjoyed, don't care where it is, it's hit anyway.

Mingyan happily ran back to the mansion to announce the good news to Mr. Zheng.

Jia Zheng was very happy when he heard that Jia Lan was No. 8 in the high school rankings. He praised the kid for his promise, and he did not go to Qingshan Academy in vain.Jia Zheng always felt that Baoyu's brain was smarter than Jialan's, so he asked him, "How is your second master?"

The smile on the corner of Mingyan's mouth dropped awkwardly, "No. 110 and eighth."

When Jia Zheng heard that the difference in rankings was more than just being accepted, he frowned and asked Mingyan, "Can you see clearly?"

Mingyan nodded, "I've watched the little one no less than ten times."

Jia Zheng fell silent, frowning deeply.After thinking about it, he finally passed the exam. After all, this kid didn't go to Qingshan Academy like Jia Lan.If he passed the exam, he would be much better than those who didn't pass the exam, and he would be better than those who passed the exam after him. "How many ranks are there in total?"

Mingyan lowered her head: "120 people."

Jia Zheng slapped the table and stared at Mingyan: "You said he got the third bottom in the exam?"

"Master, Second Master, he won the exam anyway." Ming Yan raised his eyes and said with a guilty conscience.

When Jia Zheng heard Mingyan say the word "good or bad", he felt even more ironic, so he laughed twice.He was so angry that he wanted to get angry, but then he thought that today is also a happy day for the two children in high school, so he endured it.

The news spread like wildfire that the two masters were elected at the same time, one at the top of the list and the other at the bottom of the list. While everyone congratulated on their faces, they all joked in their hearts about the 'uncle' Baoyu who was at the bottom of the list.

Baochai finally waited until Baoyu was promoted, but she was not as happy as she imagined, and even complained about Baoyu's disappointment.

After all, she was hit, she should be happy.Baochai tried to comfort herself in this way, and forced a smile with Baoyu.

Baoyu also felt that he had finally paid the job. He followed Baochai's wishes and really went to study for the exam, so he should be worthy of her.

Baochai struggled several times psychologically, several times persuading herself not to demand too much from Baoyu.As long as he wins the exam, he will be a little promising in the future.The most important thing is that the husband and wife are deeply in love and live in harmony and beauty.

Now that the period of filial piety has passed, Baochai feels it is time to develop a relationship with Baoyu and have a child.

Baochai moved her eyeballs and said with a smile, "Since Second Master is in high school, let's go to Xiangguo Temple tomorrow to fulfill our vows, okay?"

When Baoyu heard that he could stop reading and go out for a walk, he was naturally willing and nodded.

The next day, Baoyu and Baochai arrived at the Xiangguo Temple early and had the first incense stick in the morning.Baochai also asked for a lottery. She wanted to ask for a lottery for her son, but she was afraid that Baoyu would be embarrassed by it, so she sent him to go for a walk first.Baoyu nodded, and led his men to walk around Xiangguo Temple.After walking a few steps with seven turns and eight bends, Baoyu saw a group of maids and women walking westward with a couple surrounded by maids and women.The man's figure is tall and straight, while the woman's figure is slim and gentle, with a clear stream of her own.The woman's beautiful figure was all too familiar to him, Baoyu was fascinated by it, and hurriedly chased after her.

When the little monk in the temple saw Baoyu, he hurriedly stopped him. "Benefactor, further inside is the residence of the distinguished guests of this temple, you are not allowed to enter."

Baoyu was not willing to glance at the figures of the group of people, said "Oh", and called the little servant Mingyan beside him to go in again, but the little monk hurriedly stopped Mingyan.Baoyu took advantage of this opportunity and slipped in, heading straight for the direction where Daiyu disappeared.

While running and crying, Baoyu vaguely saw Daiyu's swollen belly, and also saw Liu Qingyun who was supporting Daiyu with a smile on his face.Baoyu was extremely jealous and hated where Liu Qingyun stood.It belonged to him!

Baoyu was so stupid that he didn't care about the occasion and called Daiyu's name loudly.Daiyu and Liu Qingyun stopped their feet slightly, Daiyu glanced at the figure from the corner of her head, turned her head and said to Liu Qingyun with a smile: "Husband, it seems that this temple is not clean, let's go back earlier."

Liu Qingyun looked at his wife dotingly, nodded with a smile, and helped her go back.After walking a few steps along the way, Liu Qingyun, taking advantage of Daiyu's inattention, turned her head and gave the nurse next to her a sharp gouging look.The nanny immediately understood, slowed down her pace, turned around and called a few servants, each with a stick in their hand, to give a harsh lesson to that pariah who dared to offend his master.

After Baochai asked for a lottery, he looked for Baoyu and asked people to search for more than half of Xiangguo Temple before finding Baoyu who had returned home with a broken face.Baochai frowned and asked what had happened, but Baoyu just shed tears and said nothing.Baochai asked Mingyan, but Mingyan didn't recognize Daiyu, but said that a young and noble couple passed by, and Bao Erye insisted on chasing Daiyu.

Baochai is so clever, how can she not realize who that woman is.Baochai was furious, she had worked hard for three years, and she usually just smiled for Bo Baoyu and asked for forgiveness, but in the end what did she get in exchange!

Baochai was heartbroken for a moment, and she didn't want to pay attention to Baoyu, so she took her away first.

Baoyu stood there in a daze, unwilling to look at Xiangguo Temple, and wanted to see Sister Lin.In the end, Baoyu was persuaded by Mingyan to get into the car.Halfway through the car, Baoyu suddenly clutched his stomach and complained of pain.Mingyan hurriedly parked the car to wait for Second Master Bao to go conveniently.Baoyu didn't allow him to wait close to him, so he walked deep into the woods by the roadside.Mingyan and a few servants were waiting outside, chatting.At this time, there was a crazy monk passing by, looking at them a few times, and begging for money with a smile.Mingyan annoyed him first, so she quickly sent him away with two pennies.

The Laitou monk smiled and continued to move forward.Ming Yan chatted happily with the people around her, looked up and glanced at the front of the road, but she couldn't see the figure of the monk.Mingyan was startled, looked around, but did not see the monk.The other servants were also puzzled and searched everywhere.It took half a cup of tea before Mingyan thought of Erye Bao, who went to the woods for convenience. He called for someone, but there was no reply.

Mingyan was in a hurry, and hurriedly took people to look for him, but for a long time, he didn't even find anyone.It's not good for Mingyan to yell, let one person go back to the mansion to inform the master, and the rest continue to look for people in the small forest.The forest was not deep at all, and when it reached the end, it was another road out of Beijing. After crossing the road, there were crop fields and a big river.Second Master Bao had no other way to go except to leave Beijing by the way.It's strange that Second Master Bao is usually spoiled and spoiled, but at this moment his steps are so quick that he can't see a single shadow.

Jia Zheng sent many people to look for it. They searched for a day and a night, but they couldn't find it.The second master Bao just disappeared.

Jia Zheng has been unable to return to his post for a long time, and now he has lost his son, heartbroken, and drunk all day long.Jia Yuanchun gave birth to eleven princes, and he finally consolidated his power in the palace these years.After all, she is the blood of Erfang, how could she watch her father suffer?Knowing that she was capable, she sent someone to secretly send a message to Jia Zheng, asking Jia Zheng to be patient for a few days, and then she tried to find a way to teach him to return to his post, and maybe get promoted to another level.

Jia Zheng has been very disappointed with this daughter for a long time, and has treated her as if she did not exist all these years.Jia Zheng didn't believe that, his official career was difficult, his wife and children were separated, and there was nothing to look forward to in this day.

Jia Zheng became more and more depressed, accompanied by ten altars of strong wine every day, drunk and dreaming, within three days, he was actually drunk to death.

After Baochai and Li Wan attended the funeral, they separated.Baochai was completely widowed and lived alone.

Sometimes life is more painful than death.Like a walking corpse, every year spent on the way to death is painful like hell.

I only hope that in the next life, she is not Baochai, nor can she meet Baoyu.In this way, it is a great fortune in life.

……

Everything seems to have come to an end.

Xing Shi heard about Baochai's current situation from Li Wan, and couldn't help telling Jia She, sighing.

Jia She also sighed: "Everything has a cause and an effect. Although she is hateful, there is something pitiful about her."

Xing nodded.

Jia Amnesty stretched out his hand to hold Xing Shi's hand, and lightly kissed the back of her hand.Although he and her met in middle age, they missed the best years of life.But happiness never forgets to patronize them because of their age.

The happiness they have now is even more than the sum of some people's lifetime.

What reason do they have not to continue to be happy.

……

Ten years later, the Xing family had a full birthday.

As in previous years, the birthday banquet was held in a low-key manner, and only the best relatives and friends were invited.

Standing at the main entrance of Shangshu Mansion is a handsome young man, about fourteen or five years old, with a face like a crown of jade, and a scarlet brocade robe makes him even more handsome and unrestrained.The young man raised his eyebrows, raised his phoenix eyes slightly, and raised his head proudly, welcoming all parties to congratulate him.

The Tai Tuo came early, and when he saw Jia Can standing at the door to meet him, he was all smiles, and immediately pulled him to his side.

"I told you earlier about apprenticeship, how did you think about it? Let me tell you, this grand master is the mentor of several princes, so it goes without saying that you can learn from me, can you still suffer from it?"

Jia Can hesitated, and was about to nod.

"Master Taifu, you are being unkind. Let's talk about fair competition. How can you win him over behind my back?" Lin Ruhai complained as he got off the sedan chair and pointed at the Taifu with a smile.After Suilin Ruhai, there was a young man, around 27, handsome and extraordinary.

Jia Can hurriedly saluted and said, "Uncle Lin, brother-in-law Lin."

Liu Qingyun smiled and stepped forward, patted Jia Can on the shoulder, took the opportunity to lean into his ear and whispered: "How does it feel to be watched by the Grand Scholar and the Grand Tutor at the same time?"

Jia Can smiled slightly, showing no sign of fear. "Very refreshing."

Liu Qingyun looked at Jia Can in surprise, and the corner of her mouth smiled brightly.He raised his head and patted Jia Can's shoulder again. "Cousin, you have a future, brother-in-law is optimistic about you!"

Jia Can was not surprised, smiled, let the distinguished guests in, and led them to the main hall.Jia Amnesty greeted them with a smile, and told them that all arrangements had been made for the wives in the back house, so you can rest assured.

Liu Qingyun smiled and said: "I don't worry about anything else, I'm just afraid that my two children will make trouble with my aunt."

Jia She smiled: "When everyone gathers together, let's go to celebrate the birthday star, and you will know when the time comes."

"The servant of the Ministry of Industry is here!"

When everyone heard this, they laughed and satirized Jia Lan who had just entered the door. "You are the youngest, but you are the latest to come."

"My elders, my lords, please forgive me, my wife vomited badly this morning, please delay the doctor's work."

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other, and looked at Jia Lan with expressions of surprise and doubt.

Jia Lan couldn't help laughing, and hurriedly bowed to everyone and admitted: "It's really a joy!"

The room suddenly boiled up, congratulating Jia Lan.

Seeing that everyone was gathered together, Jia Amnesty smiled and asked everyone to go to the back house to meet the birthday star, and then held banquets one after another.

"The Eleventh Prince is here!"

As soon as the words were finished, a young man in dark purple Shu brocade entered the room with his hands behind his back, his starry eyes shining brightly, and he greeted everyone with a smile.

Everyone hurriedly greeted the eleventh prince.

"You're welcome." The Eleventh Prince asked the crowd where they were going, and followed them.On the way, he purposely went to Jia Can's side and touched him with his shoulder. "Brother, how do you think about it, how about being my companion?"

"My father must agree to this matter." Jia Can said coldly.

The eleventh prince laughed and laughed at him and said: "Come on, you can hide it from others, you can hide it from me? I know that your father has been controlled by you long ago, and everything is under your control."

Jia Can's eyelids moved, looked at the Eleventh Prince, and said in a leisurely tone, "The Eleventh Prince was joking, I am a filial son."

"Pfft, this is the first time I've heard someone boast that he's a filial son." Seeing that his face didn't change, the Eleventh Prince snorted, "Forget it, I'll discuss it with your father."

The flower hall in the back house was very lively, Xing knew that he couldn't keep his mouth shut, standing in front of him were two teenagers, about eleven years old, similar in stature and not much different in height.

After the eleventh prince presented a grand birthday gift on behalf of his mother and concubine Xiande, he smiled and shouted at the two boys.

"Liu Qing, Lin Yuan, you two will meet this prince soon." The eleventh prince teased deliberately and bluntly with his hands behind his back.

The two teenagers have their own advantages and disadvantages in appearance, but their demeanors are very similar.Hearing the words, the two brothers stepped forward and greeted the eleventh prince again with a smile.Congratulations, but the two of them stuck to their cousin Jia Can, causing the eleventh prince to be 'seriously injured'.

Daiyu quickly smiled and told her two twin sons not to disturb their cousin.Liu Qing and Lin Yuan obediently responded in front of their mother, and when they turned around and followed the male relatives to the front, they entangled Jia Can, asking all kinds of questions.

Qiu Erye came late with his wife, Yingchun. When Xing saw Yingchun's big belly, she hurriedly got up and gave her a seat.

"You girl, I said earlier that you don't need to come, just try to be brave."

"My mother's birthday, how could I miss it, besides, this is the third child, and it's going to be fine, so it's fine." Yingchun said with a beaming smile.

Everyone hurriedly congratulated him.

……

At dusk, a lively birthday banquet finally came to an end.

After Jia Lian and his wife took care of the follow-up matters, they reported to the Xing family and left happily.

Xing lay on the couch, pulled Jia Amnesty, and smiled contentedly.

Another lifetime of glory and wealth.

Jia Amnesty seemed to see through Xing's thoughts, and asked her with a smile, "Are you finally living the life you want?"

Xing smiled slightly, took Jia She's hand and said solemnly: "Actually, as long as I have you, that's the life I want."

Jia Amnesty was stunned, stared blankly at his wife, took her hand, leaned over and kissed her lips lightly.

"Even if one day I turn gray and old, I still won't lose the ability to love you.

I love you. "

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