The Red Mansion's Late Welcome Spring

Xiao Zhaoyuan is the youngest daughter of the former Uncle Linchuan, and she and the current Uncle Linchuan are still direct siblings. The old Uncle Linchuan thought that his youngest daughter could stay by his side for two more years, so he was not in a hurry to find a husband's family for her, but he didn't expect that The year before Xiao and Ji, the emperor issued an order for selection. Although the old Linchuan Bo didn't want his daughter to enter the palace, he didn't dare to intercede to waive the election, so he had to let his daughter stand for the election with tears in his eyes. The Supreme Emperor would point her to the emperor who was still the King of Jin at that time, and then Xiao Shi was carried into the Palace of King Jin.

After becoming a royal family member, although she was only a sixth-rank concubine at first, she was still favored by the King of Jin for a few years, but because Xiao was never jealous like Concubine Zhen Shu and the others, she was gradually not taken seriously by the King of Jin.

Mrs. Xiao did not complain about herself, instead, she respected the princess in everything. Because of this respect, she successfully gave birth to a son, Situ Rui, under the escort of the princess. At that time, she was able to become No.1 after the queen and the two concubines, and it can even be said that her rights in the palace are almost the same as those of the second concubine.

After Xiao became a concubine in the harem, she was a little more free than when she was in the palace. With the Queen's permission, she had the right to summon her natal family members to visit the palace at any time. She only wanted to maintain a lukewarm friendship with her elder brother, but smart people could understand that Xiao's behavior was not because of the bad relationship between the two brothers and sisters, but because neither of them wanted to be feared by the emperor.

However, the elders are like this, but it does not mean that the juniors are also alienated, because Xiao Yun and Situ Rui are similar in age, and the two have been playmates for several years, so even though Xiao Yun has been out of Beijing for a few years, they still maintain a close relationship. Nice camaraderie.

Especially in the past two years, Situ Rui slowly built up his contacts in the palace, and Xiao Yunfu returned to Beijing from the outskirts of Beijing. The two of them, who were still young and vigorous, were even more courageous. , these two people will inevitably make use of the resources and connections inside and outside the palace, and they will not give up until the other party suffers a loss once or twice, but because no life is hurt, the person who was repaired is indeed a bit unpleasant Because of his reputation as a dandy, others think that Situ Rui and Xiao Yun are doing harm to the people, not bullying, so those who are unfortunately framed can only grit their teeth and do nothing about it.

To sum up the actions of the two of them, although they can probably be called the four words of collusion, of course, it is impossible for them to admit that they are so... er... shameless? !Because in fact, it is others who are shameless first.

On this day, after Xiao Yun went to the yamen to order his hair, he saw that there was nothing wrong with him, so he went to the palace by the way, and arrived at the Zhaoyang Palace where Situ Rui lived. When Situ Rui saw him, he immediately shouted. Hu Xiaoyue said authentically: "Second cousin, I was miserably hurt by you this time! It's okay to ask me what happened, and I have been questioned by my mother and concubine for the past few days. Let me tell you! This Unfortunately, I don't eat it, so I have confessed to my concubine that you are the one who wants to inquire about that matter, and it has nothing to do with me."

"What are you talking about? Just say it, am I still afraid that my aunt will fail?" Xiao Yun tapped Situ Rui on the forehead with his fingers angrily.

"Hey! Aren't you afraid?! I heard that my concubine has summoned my aunt several times recently, and every time she asks if your marriage has been settled, she really wants to be a matchmaker for you." Situ Rui grumbled aggrievedly mouth, and then asked again.

"Don't be afraid, I told my mother about it earlier, but my mother thought that he was young and his status was not worthy, so she put it aside." Xiao Yun shrugged and replied with a look of indifference.

"Look at what you said... Dare to miss her for a long time? But I don't need to do anything about not letting her participate in the selection. When I asked someone to inquire, I realized that she didn't even seem to be on the roster of Jing Zhaoyin. It was entered, and it was really entered in the roster, and I heard that someone from this side of the palace had already called Ye Tingcheng and deleted it." Situ Rui looked aggrieved as if his soldiers were useless.

"It was just to let you pay more attention. In fact, I guessed that Mrs. Shi would not send another person into the palace at this time. After all, the eldest daughter of the Jia family has been favored by the emperor. The Jia family does not care about it." Knowing how much effort was put into behind the scenes, how could it be possible not to know at all? However, the selection has to go through the hands of so many people, who can guarantee that there will be no accidents? It’s just that you just said that someone also interceded with Ye Tingcheng? I How come you don't know that members of the Jia family still have a way to go directly to Ye Tingcheng?" Xiao Yun asked in puzzlement.

"I'm not the kind of person who waits for nothing. Naturally, I have checked this trivial matter. It turns out that the foster mother Zhou next to her is Aunt Zhou who was released from the imperial grandmother's palace a few years ago. Do you think so?" Ah, not to mention that Aunt Zhou is someone close to the emperor's grandmother, those palace maids and eunuchs who have worked in the palace for many years, which one cut off the old friendship with the old people in the palace after leaving the palace? So Ye Tingcheng It must be Aunt Zhou who invited the old sister who is still in the palace to intercede, so it can be seen that that girl does not want to enter the palace very much." Situ Rui raised his chin slightly and said with a look of embarrassment.

"That's good. At least it proves that she is not a big-hearted person. Otherwise, you know what's going on in the Rong Mansion. I'm afraid that in the future, my sister-in-law will worry that her younger siblings will compete with her for the housekeeping power. It was a waste of my heart." Xiao Yun has been paying attention to Jia Yingchun's affairs secretly for more than a year, not only understanding her likes and dislikes, but also figured out her character to some extent. Well, there was a hint of pride in his tone unexpectedly.

"Hmph! Just show off. I believe that the girl my mother and concubine will pick for me will be better than her." Situ Rui sarcastically filled with sourness and jealousy. What kind of good girl did he raise? Before, he wondered if his cousin had been tricked by someone, but after looking at it later, he didn't think so, because although she had contacts with the Linchuan uncle's mansion, she didn't even know Xiao Yun well. .

Xiao Yun just raised his eyebrows and smiled, he didn't care about such things that couldn't really be compared with children, but since Jia Yingchun didn't participate in the selection, maybe the matter of discussing relatives would also be on the agenda, right?He'd better go back and think about how to convince his parents to go to Jia's house as soon as possible to book him down is the most important thing.

On a certain day in late autumn, with the interrupted birthday banquet and the female family members of the Jia family who were called into the palace soon, Jia Yingchun just looked at the half-grey sky and sighed softly: "The last of the Jia family Prosperity has finally come..."

After Mrs. Xing came back from the palace with Jia Mu and others, she saw Jia Yingchun sitting in the main hall waiting for her, and said with a pitiful smile: "This is the first time our female family members have been called into the palace. Come on, you should go back to your room earlier to rest, why are you waiting here?"

"Aren't you in a hurry to make sure what Lai Da said is true? Eldest sister has been named a virtuous concubine by the emperor?" Jia Yingchun pursed her lips and explained innocently.

"Isn't it? You didn't see the second wife on the way... That mouth almost burst into laughter, but I always feel anxious in my heart. The eldest girl has been in the palace for so many years, why is it that she suddenly said that she was killed by her?" The emperor likes it? Counting her age, the eldest girl is also 20 years old, right? Could it be that at her age she is more beautiful and attractive than the few talented people who have just been selected into the palace?" Mrs. Xing frowned in puzzlement brow.

"Madam, don't care why the eldest sister is suddenly favored. It's the emperor's will. We just need to keep our duties. By the way, does the shop in Madam's hand sell wood and gravel?" Jia Yingchun didn't Think about her questions with Mrs. Xing, but care about Mrs. Xing's store operations outside.

Jia Yingchun didn't dare to say that she wasn't worried about their future, but after careful consideration that day, she was a little fortunate that none of them made any big mistakes in this room, and the emperor had previously rewarded them individually. Although they were not bestowed by an explicit decree, they have faintly revealed that the emperor is still very satisfied with Jia She and others, so she can boldly and safely guess that if the emperor wants to remove the thorn in his side in the future, there should not be too many people in their house. Big loss.

"It seems that one of them is made of building materials. You suddenly asked this question, what do you want to do?" Mrs. Xing nodded and asked in confusion.

"My wife can ask them to store more stock for a while, maybe they will be used someday." Jia Yingchun didn't explain much, just said so.

"Eh? What did you think of?" Mrs. Xing asked suspiciously.

"Well, I won't say it, it's just a feeling. If my wife is willing to believe me once, she won't let her suffer." Jia Yingchun didn't know how to explain it, so she could only muddle along. .

"Don't say it's your blessing to the soul again, but that kind of thing is just a shortcoming that occupies a lot of space. When it comes in handy sooner or later, I will ask Qin Xian's family to go and talk to his family. Let me tell you, as much as you have, there is no room for too many." Although Mrs. Xing didn't understand why Jia Yingchun reminded her like this, she also knew that Jia Yingchun had never thought of hurting her. If there is no answer, it is more likely that something strange has occurred to her in the past two days. There is no harm to her, so she naturally doesn't mind doing it.

Jia Yingchun had no way to leak the news that the emperor might soon order the harem concubines to return home to visit relatives. After all, this was her own secret. One point, so she not only reminded Mrs. Xing to prepare more stocks of wood and sand, but she also asked Pan Youan to look at the things that might be used for others to build gardens, and pick some that they can prepare within their current ability, all first. get ready.

Although Pan Youan was skeptical about Jia Yingchun's strange instructions, he didn't dare to ask more questions. He just went back and quietly discussed with the shopkeeper of Jinxiufang, and decided to buy more strange trees, stones, and flowers of various colors, and put them all in front of him. Jia Yingchun's aunt left her to raise them in the village, and also bought a lot of silk curtains and curtains of various colors. Pan You'an had a vague feeling that maybe this time his girl's genius might make them come in. It's a lot of bills.