He Shen

Shanbao suddenly received the message.

His grandfather Tatara Jammu returned to Beijing and was taken back to Beijing.

There were not one or two officials who fell on the river, and it was normal for him to get off his horse, but Qianlong rewarded him with dignity and made him an official.

Tatara Jammu discussed with his son all night, and on the second day asked Shan Bao to come over to the house.

His own grandson is not welcome, he Tara Jammu is much older than four years ago, he took Shanbao's hand and walked to the small bedroom, and asked with a smile, "I have been outside, I heard that you got hit by Tanhuaer , I am very happy for you. How have you been in Beijing these past few years?"

Shanbao first invited his grandfather to sit down, Fang sat next to Jiamo, and said with a smile, "Grandfather missed me, I'm fine. Grandfather has returned to Beijing, and it is also a blessing that our family members will be reunited."

"That's right." The maid brought tea, and the two of them each shared a cup. Jiamo sent out the servants in the hall with a smile, "I haven't been in the capital for a few years, and I don't know the situation here. Shanbao , we are close relatives, so there is no need to be polite, you are on a job in front of the imperial court, can you tell my grandfather, so as to save my grandfather from being blindfolded when he comes back."

Shan Bao smiled and asked, "What is the grandfather referring to?"

Jiamo's eyes flashed, his face moved closer to Shanbao, and he said softly, "Nowadays, people in Beijing are talking about it in secret, reserve position."

"Grandfather, don't speak nonsense." Shanbao said in a low voice, "Long live the dragon's body and health, it's too early to talk about it now, why bother to commit this taboo."

"Shanbao, I won't hide it from you." Jiamo sighed sadly, "I am already at this age, what I should see, eat, and enjoy in this life. Even if I die now, I will have no regrets. But I have to plan for future generations. Don't worry, the emperor rewarded me with benevolence and dignity and allowed me to be an official. In this officialdom, people always take tea, and your uncle has such a rough disposition. In this changing situation, I am grateful to God for being able to protect myself."

The corners of Shanbao's lips curled up, he is really an old fox, this is talking to him, could it be that he wants to earn the merit of protecting the sky?

"Grandfather, with all due respect, as long as we do our part to worry about Long Live and do our part as ministers, we will be safe."

Jiamo narrowed his eyes into a line, showing a sharp light, and said with a low smile, "Shanbao, our grandparents, it's not kind of you to use this to fool your grandfather."

"Grandfather felt that his grandson's words were fooling him, so he really killed his grandson unjustly." Shanbao pursed his lips and said seriously, "Sometimes everyone thinks it's just words for face, but they are the most honest words. However, Too many people think they are smart, and they are misunderstood by their cleverness. That's why there is a saying called: Great wisdom is like a fool. My grandfather said I was fooling you, and my grandfather thought, Long live God is not wise. Long live young man ascended the throne, and now he is Thirty years ago, grandfather, do you think Wansui will not know about this matter in Beijing?"

Thinking flashed across Jiamo's face, his brows frowned slightly, Shanbao continued to insist, "Grandfather think again, is it easy to do the thing of picking chestnuts out of the fire? How many families have fallen on it. Like you and me," Shanbao pondered for a while, Shan Baodao, "There are only a few people in my family, and my uncle is also a brother. If you say something timid, I can't afford it." A single seedling in a thousand hectares of land, if it is broken, it will be lost.

Old people are timid, and Jiamo was originally a cautious temperament, but Shanbao's few words put most of his thoughts to rest.

After thinking about it for a while, Jiamo praised with a smile, "It's only been a few years since we saw each other, and Shanbao has made a lot of progress. In the future, you should give more advice to your uncle."

"Grandfather has promoted his grandson. In recent years, my grandfather has been far away in the south of the Yangtze River. My grandson and uncle get along very well. We are close relatives, and we should support each other. We are all prosperous, and we are all hurt." Shanbao said solemnly, "Grandfather, my er My mother and my uncle are from the same mother, and I only have this uncle. Grandfather, if there is a wealth and wealth in front of me, can I sit quietly and treat him like a poor man? Grandfather listen to me, don't act rashly .”

Jiamo believed [-]% of it, nodded and said, "Okay, then grandpa will listen to you."

Shanbao smiled slightly and continued, "Grandfather said, think about what happened during the reign of Shengzu, how many wealthy families were buried when Jiulong seized the throne, not to mention those insignificant families who were implicated. How many heads have been lost, aren't those lost heads all people who want to win a fortune?"

Jiamo told Shanbao that the back of his neck was chilling, his hair stood on end, and he took the other three points of his thoughts away, and he didn't dare to act recklessly again.

Shanbao had a sumptuous dinner at his uncle's house, and then went home satisfied.As soon as I entered the door, I received Fukang'an's post. After reading it and smiling, I fell asleep after washing.

As soon as the Tibetan chieftain left, Xinjiang Ali and Zhuo came to pay his respects again.

Qianlong ordered Shanbao's errand again.

The first reception of the Tibetan chieftain was co-organized by Shanbao. This time, Shanbao was in charge and took full responsibility for the matter.It provoked Liu Tongxun to come out and say a fair word, "Niu Hulu's bodyguard is only a third-class imperial bodyguard. According to his rank, he can't overwhelm the officials of the Ministry of Rites. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for him to take charge of this matter?"

Qianlong smiled, "Although the grade is low, doesn't he still have a title? He has the title of third-class captain of light chariots, isn't that enough?"

Fu Hengdao, "The third-class captain of the light car is only the third rank. The Minister of Rites is the first rank, and the servant is the second rank. The emperor, Xinjiang Ali and Zhuo Chengxin came to invite An Nagong. As usual, I will at least send a minister to receive the level officials. Ali and Zhuo."

Qianlong didn't take Fu Heng's words, and Xiaochun'er was too smart, but I didn't want to be a fool and leave people with nothing to talk about.He asked back, "What about what Yichunhe said?"

Fu Heng said in a deep voice, "If the emperor wants to train Niu Hulu's guards, the last time Niu Hulu's guards made a contribution in receiving the Tibetan chieftain, the emperor can reward his meritorious service and raise his rank as a guard."

"No, they already have two second-class bodyguards. The rules cannot be broken. What's more, Shanbao is still young and a young man enrolling in the imperial examination. I hope I can suppress him." When Qianlong's selfless words came out, Fu Heng almost fell down. A somersault, over there, Master Liu is full of trouble.

Thanks to you for suppressing him. Last year, he was a seventh-rank Tanhua, and now he is a fifth-rank bodyguard. Whose family's official promotion is like a rocket, thank you for always selflessly suppressing him.

Fu Heng really couldn't say anything against his will, so he had to plead guilty, "The slave is stupid."

Qianlong laughed, stepped down from the throne, walked up to Fu Heng, patted Xiaochun'er on the shoulder, and gently squeezed and rubbed.Fu Heng bowed down to avoid Qianlong's stinky hands. Qianlong didn't think he was disobedient, so he put down his hands calmly and said with a smile, "Chunhe is my great scholar, how could he be dull? I also know what you are thinking ? You are thinking, I have promoted Shanbao before? Right?"

"The servant dare not."

"I dare not."

Qianlong waved his hand, "Okay, get up and sit down. I'm tired of sitting and want to take a walk. You sit down. We have been kings and ministers for many years, and you are all my ministers. I treat you like flesh and blood. There is no need to be cautious in front of me, just sit down."

Fu Heng and the others had to sit down.

Qianlong held a bunch of bodhisattvas in his hand and said, "He is very talented in protecting this person. He is a top-ranking talent in the imperial examination. He never makes mistakes in his errands. He is very careful in doing things. I Well, at the beginning, I just wanted to try to see if he was the material, so I asked him to receive the Tibetan chieftain. My loves also saw how well he did. Since he is talented, I can't bury him Now, how many children are there who are proficient in Manchurian, Mongolian, Tibetan and Hui? He is qualified and willing to make progress, how can I not give him a chance?"

"However, what Aiqing said is also reasonable. His grade is not enough. It is indeed inappropriate to use the humble to control the superior. Let's put this matter aside for now." Qianlong smiled mysteriously and sold a lawsuit. "In a few days, Aiqing You know what I mean."

Ali Gon sighed secretly, it seems that this son-in-law is hard to come by, and Wansui values ​​Shanbao so much, which is quite similar to the experience of Fu Heng when he was young. From this point of view, Shanbao's marriage must be appointed by Wansui.

Fu Heng and Ali Gun thought of something, and secretly hated Qianlong for being crazy for no reason. Now that what happened is becoming more and more incomprehensible, why do they insist on holding on to Shanbao?

At noon, Qianlong stayed with Fu Heng for lunch.

Fu Heng saw that Qianlong's behavior was not much different from before, but how he acted was confusing.

"What is Xiao Chun'er thinking?" Fu Heng didn't pay attention, and at some point this man raised his chin, and hurriedly stretched out his hand to open it.

Qianlong rubbed his hands and spread a chopstick dish for Xiaochun'er. Seeing that Xiaochun'er was restless, he refused to explain, raised his eyebrows and said, "Be careful of indigestion. Eat with peace of mind."

"What the emperor said is true." Fu Heng smiled, picked up his chopsticks and ate his meal slowly and calmly.

"Xiao Chun'er, do you have anything to ask me?" After teasing Xiao Chun'er for a while, Qianlong couldn't help it when he didn't open his mouth.

Fu Heng shook his head and said, "The emperor has far-reaching plans, and the deep meaning is naturally not understood by the slaves. The slaves only need to obey the emperor's orders and do some hard work." Don't say it, don't say it, you can't hold it to death !

Qianlong chuckled, "Then guess how I will promote Shanbao?"

"Since the emperor doesn't want to mention his rank, he will naturally raise his title." Fu Heng smiled slightly, "I really want to know whether the emperor intends to designate a royal daughter or granddaughter for him?"

Qianlong chewed a chopsticks of fried mushrooms, nodded, "This time, you are a step behind me."

Fu Heng couldn't hide from Qianlong's eyes when he thought about it, and said with a smile, "Isn't the slave always behind Wansui?"

Qianlong was very helpful when he heard this, and said with a smile, "Xiao Chun'er, you are only wise and decisive when you lead troops to fight, and you are cautious on weekdays. However, if Xiao Chun'er, you ask me to beg him, I will You won't be stingy either."

"The emperor's beloved, how can a servant ask for it?" Fu Heng saw a dish of hot and sour lotus root appetizing, so he went to pick it up.

Qianlong's smiling eyes were bent into a line, and he held Xiao Chun'er's chopsticks with his chopsticks, "Isn't Xiao Chun'er jealous?"

Fu Heng flipped his wrist and broke free easily, "I heard that Tanhua Erlang made good vinegar."

"Oh, by the way, Shanbao's wine went bad last year. I don't know how it is this year?" Qianlong shook his head and sighed with a smile, "This is really a miracle, and making wine is not difficult. Back then, I also brewed peach blossoms with you, Xiao Chun'er." Wine, alas, somehow it gets sour when it gets to Tanhua Erlang's place."

"A while ago I heard that he opened a new vinegar shop."

Qianlong smiled very much, and asked, "Is it also a partnership with Fukang'an?"

I don't know what happened today, I talk so much.Fu Heng took a few sips of fresh vegetable soup, Fang said, "Huh? Do you really believe it? I'm just kidding."

"It's amazing that honest people can deceive people, even I was fooled by you."

"Bo Jun, Le Er."

Shanbao started working on errands, and had more entertainments.

Even if you don't go home for dinner, no one doubts it.

After the duty was over, Shanbao and Fukang'an whispered together for a while, and Shanbao asked slyly, "Have you made all the arrangements?"

"Why do you look like a ghost? Naturally, it's arranged." Fukangan approached and joked, "Can't you wait?"

Shanbao swallowed, "I've heard people talk about these Bada Hutongs before, but it's a pity that I haven't had the chance to open my eyes. Let me tell you first, I won't spend the night there."

"Little pervert, don't you really stay overnight?"

Shanbao punched him, "Fukan'an, don't talk nonsense, don't ruin my reputation."

"It's just to see and see. As a man, if you haven't been to Bada Hutong, you can still think that you are from Saturn." Shanbao rubbed his hands and asked with a low smile, "Is she a popular girl?"

"Today is to take you to learn more."

Shanbao smiled, "You're pretty well connected."

"In that place, money is more useful than connections." The residence of the Fu Cha family is inside Dong'an Gate, not far from the Forbidden City.The carriage was ready, Fukang'an and Shanbao got off their horses, changed to the carriage, smiled and took out two bronzing posts from their sleeves, and gave one to Shanbao, Shanbao smiled at Fukang'an, "It's like being a thief Same."

"You don't think so? The imperial court expressly forbids officials to go whoring. If someone finds out that this is the place where Tanhua Erlang went to hold the little peach red, I guarantee that you won't be able to afford it." Fukang smiled.

Shanbao saw that there was indeed a beautiful red peach blossom with rain and dew slanted on the outside of the post, and said leisurely, "What am I afraid of, it is the fault of Mr. Fu who arrests you, don't forget..." Shanbao's face turned serious, and he straightened his back and said, "No way, Fukang'an, let's not go. Now in Beijing, it is not just one or two who know that we are at odds with the fifth elder brother. Now he is proud of himself, so he can't say Someone picked our fault to please him. Isn’t this a ready-made excuse to let people know. Forget it, let’s wait for the future.”

Fukang'an took Shanbao's hand and touched it, "Don't worry. Long live God is the most protective of the shortcoming. I, Ama, can't guess his thoughts. How can those ignorant people know it. Besides, I have arranged everything, and no one will know."

Shanbao withdrew his hand, "I said something, you are not allowed to touch your feet."

"Shanbao, aren't you about to get married? It's too bad you don't know anything. I'm not thinking of you. Could it be that Shanbao doesn't trust me?" Fu Kangan asked with a smile.

Shanbao smiled, and tilted his head to look at Fukang'an, "No, if there is anyone in this world worthy of my trust, it is you, Fukang'an."

"I trust you, so you must not do anything that violates my trust."

"No." Fukangan held Shanbao's hand again, and asked with a smile, "Why did you suddenly say such serious things?"

"Maybe you don't believe it. I don't feel very good these days. I always feel like something is about to happen." After thinking for a while, Shanbao found a more precise word to describe it, "The rain is about to come and the wind is everywhere."

Fu Kang'an frowned, "Is Fifth Prince going to be in charge of Chonghua Palace?"

"No!" Shanbao said decisively, "He's just a piece of char siu, what do you always mention him for?"

Fukang was relieved, covered Shanbao's mouth, and snickered, "Keep your voice down. Your mouth." Smiling and sighing, he asked, "Now the biggest and most eye-catching thing in the court is this It’s over, besides this, what else is making you uneasy.”

"If I knew, would I still ask you?" Shanbao glanced at him, not forcing others, and frowned, "Forget it, I guess you don't know either."

Fukang'an said with a smile, "Now the emperor values ​​you. You just have to do your job well. What are you afraid of? You don't need to be restless anymore. I think you think too much and are too anxious."

"This is of course the right way," Shanbao stretched his eyebrows. "There seems to be a cloud of mist in front of me. When I always feel that I want to see something, I always can't see clearly. I understand what you think in your heart. Don't worry, I have it." How many catties and taels, I know it myself. I don’t think about things that I shouldn’t think about, but the current situation is too weird. I’m just afraid that the city gate will catch fire and the fish in the pond will be affected. Fulun’s birthday will be celebrated next month, and my family will also receive a message, uncle He also discussed with me about going to the banquet."

"How did you say that?"

"What are you going to do? My family didn't have much friendship with his family before."

Fukang'an thought, I really didn't see you as a person with a strong personality in the past, maybe I misjudged Shan Baoer, and I couldn't help feeling ashamed.Unexpectedly, Shanbao snorted coldly, "Damn toad!"

My God, you still remember.

Fukang'an asked a little uneasy, "Shanbao, don't you still remember how I offended you that time?"

"Am I a stingy person?" Shanbao's lips curled up slightly, and his clear phoenix eyes seemed to be happy, angry, and savage, very playful and cute, but he couldn't see his emotions clearly.

Fukang'an admired him in his heart, his mouth was full of praise, and he kept flattering, "No, no, how can I? Shanbao, you have always been open-minded, magnanimous, and unmatched."

Shanbao's eyes rolled away, and his thin lips parted slightly, "Nonsense." His voice was like pearls falling on a jade plate, with an indescribably sweet sound.

He was originally handsome, but also extremely intelligent, and his frown and smile were just right. Fukang'an wished he could pull Shanbao back at this moment, but he was also a person with a firm mind, and he didn't show any flaws on his face. Instead, he teased, "Hurry up and put away this frivolous appearance. But I would like to say a few words of flattery to you. You will be dizzy after hearing these few good words from me. If the little Taohong girl sings a song for you, I'm afraid you, a Tang monk, will go to hell." I'm back."

The car stopped slowly, and Xiao Xizi outside said lightly, "Master, we're here."

Fukang'an and Shanbao's men got out of the car and arrived in front of a black gas door. Two red lanterns were placed on the eaves outside to illuminate the stone road in front of the door. At this time, it was completely dark and the heat had dissipated.Xiao Xizi went up to call the door, and presented a post, and a knowledgeable guest would lead the way.Entering is another heaven and earth cave. Along Fulei Mountain, pools are built in depressions, pavilions are skillfully built, and trees are dotted. It is small and exquisite, and it has the taste of Su Garden.

At this time, there is a soft and bright moon in the sky, the breeze is blowing, the small lake in the garden is rippling, and the fragrance of flowers is long, all of which make people feel refreshed.

Shanbao's eyes glanced at the scenery in the garden at random, and there were two maids carrying octagonal glazed lamps in front of him. The two were only thirteen or fourteen years old, and they looked sweet and pretty. "

Zhike withdrew.

Shanbao smiled softly at Fukang'an, "It's quite interesting."

After entering the second gate, a Feige Yuyu was brightly lit, there were laughter and laughter coming from inside, Shanbao was about to go to see what happened, but his footsteps went astray.The little maid covered her lips and smiled slightly, "Master is too anxious, you are a distinguished guest, please follow the servants to this way."

shameful.

Fukang'an grabbed Shanbao's hand, squeezed it hard, and calmed down.bumpkin.

A group of people walked through the back door, quietly, and went directly to a half-open box. There was a bead curtain hanging at the door, and a mahogany Eight Immortals table was set up. Green flagon, two silver cups.The decorations hanging on the walls are very elegant things.

Shanbao smiled and asked Fukang'an, "This place is so conspicuous, there must be a backstage, otherwise there is no way to gain a foothold in the capital." Looking at the lively hall outside the curtain, there is a large round platform with a height of one foot in the hall, which should be a courtyard There are also tables and chairs around the round platform at the place where the middle-aged girls perform. Many benefactors have come to visit, and the girls accompany them to drink and have fun.

Fukangan smiled and said, "Look at what you said, even if you sell oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar in Beijing, you must know a few noble people, let alone this kind of place?" Pressing Shanbao's hand, he comforted him, "This is Beijing. It’s the most famous Hongfen Cave, don’t worry, there are rules. I know the details here. Just feel at ease.”

Shanbao asked curiously, "How many girls are there?"

"Tonight, there are two girls listed together. It is said that they are a pair of twin girls. They are charming and charming. The elder sister plays the piano and the younger sister plays the flute." Fu Kang'an poured two glasses of wine and handed one to Shanbao, mysteriously whispered, "There is also a pair of good golden lotus."

Shanbao had goosebumps all over his body when he heard Jinlian, oh my god, a girl with little feet turned out to be a girl with little feet.Girls from Manchu families don't have their feet bound, and it's natural for maids to serve their masters.

Taking the wine in Fukang'an's hand, Shanbao frowned, "Oh, I don't need Jinlian, I don't need it."

"You are still young, how can you know the beauty of it." Fukang'an passed on the experience of Shanbao in the tone of a senior, "This foot is called an iron lotus if it is larger than four inches, and it is an anemone when it is four inches, and it is only a serious three inches. Only small feet can be called a golden lotus... This golden lotus is very particular, it must be complete in shape, quality, posture, and spirit..."

Shanbao stretched out his hand to pinch Fukang'an, "Shut up, it's disgusting. Is there no girl with natural feet?"

Fukang'an was surprised and said, "They are very smart and beautiful, why don't they get enlightened. Banner people are bright, and Han women are passionate, each has its own merits. The beauty of Han women lies in..."

"Stop talking nonsense. If they are all Golden Lotus Girls, go back as soon as possible. I don't like any of them."