Jia Rong, the smiling tiger of the Red Chamber

Jia Rong's journey back to Beijing was not smooth, although he had kept his itinerary as secret as possible.But in the end, he couldn't hide it for a few days, so from the seventh day on the road, he experienced an assassination. This time the assassination was more violent than what he had experienced before, with more people and less effort. to be tall.

Of course, because of the urgency of time, when Jia Rong knew there were people, she was not polite at all, and she didn't have much time to play with them, so she directly threw the green poisonous marrow over.

So although the assassination this time was solved more easily than before.

The horses worked so fast all the way, even exhausted several horses, and finally rushed back to the capital before August [-]th.

Naturally, he didn't have time to go back to the mansion, but went back to the palace directly with Qin Qian.

When Zhang Shengde saw Jia Rong coming back, he breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately greeted him: "Master Jia is back. The emperor has been waiting for you for many days." If you don't come back, the emperor may have to wait Can't stop.

Jia Rong nodded, and followed Zhang Shengde into the inner room.

This is Jia Rong's first visit to the inner room where Emperor Longqi lived.

When Jia Rong left, although Emperor Longqi's complexion was not good, he was still somewhat angry, but now he was lying on the bed with a trace of lifelessness on his face, although his eyes were open, but still It's extremely turbid, Jia Rong is a doctor himself, although he has been playing drugs much longer than practicing medicine.However, it can also be seen that the days of Emperor Longqi's deadline may be in these few days.

Beside the bed besides the two trusted imperial physicians that Emperor Longqi used to use, there was another person, Si Jingran, the tenth prince who was only 14 years old. A little pale, with a bit of haggard between his brows.

Because I already knew that Jia Rong wasn't surprised that the tenth prince was here, and knelt down, "Chen Jia Rong is joining the emperor."

Emperor Longqi stretched out his hand, and the tenth prince Si Jingran immediately understood, helped Emperor Longqi up, and then put a big soft pillow behind his waist.

"Jia Aiqing, you're back. You've worked hard on this journey." He glanced at the others, "Except for Jia Aiqing and Shengde, let's go out first. Jing Ran, you go out first too."

When the Tenth Prince heard what Emperor Longqi said, although there was a slight hesitation between his brows, he didn't say anything, and got up and left.But when he walked out, he looked back at Jia Rong, which seemed to have some deep meaning.

Although Jia Rong noticed this.But they didn't care at all.

At best, he is just a little fox who was born not long ago. Compared with the old fox, he is far behind. If he wants to be alone, he still has time to spend. At this stage, he doesn't care at all.

"I'll let Qin Qian bring you the imperial decree." Long Qi coughed twice before speaking.

Jia Rong nodded, her expression seemed to be heavy, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. Although His Highness the Tenth Prince is smart, he is too young, and there are two powerful princes in front of him. Illness is not the best candidate."

"Ahem... I know, but Ran'er is not the best candidate. But he is the most beloved child born to me by the woman I love the most. Naturally, I want to leave all my best things to him. Besides, don't you still have you by Ran'er's side? I believe in you." In fact, Emperor Longqi didn't have complete confidence in Jia Rong in his heart, and it could even be said that he didn't even have the confidence to set off, but his decayed body , He couldn't last for a few days, and besides Jia Rong, he couldn't find a more suitable person by his side.

Love?The most beloved child?If you heard this from someone else, would it be nothing?But from the mouth of an emperor, and he was not stupid and cruel, Jia Rong felt that there was no emotion or sincerity when listening to these words, and some were just funny.

The Emperor's True Love?Stop joking.

Although Jia Rong didn't believe a word of Emperor Longqi's words in his heart, there was still nothing strange on his face, and he just said truthfully: "If the Holy Majesty insists, I will definitely do my best." of."

When Emperor Longqi heard Jia Rong's words, a trace of relief appeared on his old face, "Jia Aiqing, I will entrust mine to you from today. I hope you will not disappoint my good intentions and painstaking efforts." .”

Listening to Emperor Longqi's inconsistent address, Jia Rong understood.According to Emperor Longqi's character and temperament, Jia Rong said that he would not believe his words at all, not to mention that since he dared to entrust everything to himself, he would definitely leave it to the tenth prince who is about to ascend the throne. Play back to prevent yourself from sitting too big.

The most ruthless emperor.

He kept these words firmly in his heart!

Seeing that Jia Rong agreed with affirmative expression, Emperor Longqi felt a little relieved here.Waving: "Zhang Shengde, take Jia Aiqing over there and give him everything. Call Xiao Shi in."

Zhang Shengde nodded in response.

Jia Rong followed Zhang Shengde to the office study on the side, and saw Zhang Shengde holding out a volume of bright yellow imperial decree from nowhere.Jia Rong opened it and took a look. He was not surprised by the contents of the imperial decree. It basically meant that Jia Rong could be conferred the crown prince and tutor, hoping that he would encourage him to serve the country in the future.As for the imperial decree to confer the ten princes as princes, it had been handed over to Jia Rong by Qin Qian earlier.

"However, come to Emperor Father." Emperor Longqi looked at the child born of his most beloved woman, and his tone softened unexpectedly.

The tenth prince walked over, knelt down beside the bed, tears welled up in his almond eyes, "Royal Father..."

Emperor Longqi's heart softened, "However, father has paved all the roads for you. You are a smart child, as long as you grasp the overall situation well. If their loyalty has not changed, you will Don't worry about it. If they feel strange, I don't have to be polite. I have told you the solution earlier. You don't have to be polite, let alone show mercy. Father doesn't have a few days left, and there is no way to protect you to the end. "Speaking, he grinded out two tokens from the other side of the bed and handed them to the ten princes, "These two tokens, one is the token of the secret guard that only the emperors of the past dynasties can have. Recognize orders but not people. You Put it away. The other is the transfer order of the Royal Palace Guards. Wen Renxiu and Qin Qian are both people who can be used, and you can use them as you like."

"Father, son..." The tenth prince heard the words of Emperor Longqi, and the sadness on his face became more and more intense.

"...I don't have much time, let me finish my sentence. There are also your royal brothers. The third and sixth don't matter, they are just embroidered pillows, which are useless. If you are honest, you will be sealed as a prince." , let them be safe for the rest of their lives. If you dare to have a different heart, except for not hurting your life, you are welcome to do the rest. The most difficult to deal with is the fourth and fifth. But you don't have to worry, the father has made arrangements here, they It won't be your stumbling block." When he said this, Emperor Longqi suddenly looked at the Tenth Prince, his tone was very firm, "However, I entrust this great country to you. You must give it to me I'm locked in."

"Father, don't worry. My son will not disappoint your expectations." After a long time, the tenth prince said firmly, "Okay, okay... that's good."

When Jia Rong came out of the palace, it was already dark.

But before he entered the house, he saw Chang Yun who was beside the fourth prince was already waiting at the gate of the house.

His news is very well-informed!After Jia Rong saw Chang Yun, she couldn't help sneering in her heart, thinking so.

But even though he thought so, Jia Rong's face was as usual, and Jia Rong flatly refused Chang Yun's request to invite him to the fourth prince's residence.Are you kidding me, by tomorrow morning, Emperor Longqi's imperial decree to establish the tenth prince Si Jingran as the crown prince will be officially announced, and the imperial decree to announce himself as the crown prince and tutor will be officially announced. How many troubles come.Now he still thinks that he doesn't have enough time, so he has the time to go to the Fourth Prince's residence.

But even though that was the case, because it was not the time to completely tear his face apart, Jia Rong still reluctantly got up and played Tai Chi with Chang Yun, and sent him away.

After Chang Yun returned, even if the fourth prince had doubts, the matter would be settled when the imperial decree to establish the crown prince was announced tomorrow.

At that time, it was time to officially turn his face.

As for whether the fourth prince will retaliate, it is not within the scope of his consideration at all. Anyway, in order to pave the way for the tenth prince, he may not be the fourth prince for long.

What Jia Rong didn't expect was that he sent Chang Yun away here, and then met Chang Yi who was next to the Fifth Prince.

Sure enough, they are two brothers.

When seeing Chang Yi, Jia Rong couldn't help but have such thoughts in his mind.

Using the same reasons as Chang Yun, he dismissed Chang Yi in the same way.

Only then did Jia Rong return to the mansion smoothly.

Although Jia Rong did not inform the people in the mansion when she returned to Beijing, Jia Rong entered the palace after arriving in the capital.

And Wu Ya, as his bodyguard, naturally didn't have to follow him into the palace, he got Jia Rong's order to go back to the mansion first to arrange everything.

Therefore, when Jia Rong just walked to the door of the room, Gu Qingrong greeted her and said with a smile: "My husband has worked hard all the way."

Jia Rong was quite satisfied with Gu Qingrong's wife, she nodded immediately and said: "Well, you have worked hard to take care of the mansion during the time I'm not at home." His tone paused, and he continued: "I'm hungry, Let the kitchen make some food quickly." During this period of time, he has been traveling day and night, and naturally he couldn't eat well or sleep well during the journey.As soon as he came back, he was called into the palace by Emperor Longqi.Fighting wits and courage, in the end they didn't even care about the meal, so they drove him out directly.

Although he is not a person who cares about his appetite, he is also the one who can't bear the slightest grievance by himself.

"I got the news of my husband's return from Wuya, and I know that my husband has been hard on this journey, and he is also picky about his words, so I have already asked people to prepare the dishes that my husband always likes, and let them bring them now." Then he ordered Yingxue went there in person.

Jia Rong nodded.

After filling her stomach, Jia Rong didn't stay in the yard because she already knew that something big would happen tomorrow. She just said a few words to Gu Qingrong vaguely, and then went to the study.

Gu Qingrong is a smart woman, she received Jia Rong's advice, and thought of the slightly more serious atmosphere in Beijing during this period of time, even she, a woman who doesn't go out easily, understands a little bit.There is no reason why she doesn't understand the two together.

"Call Zhiwen, Zhiqiu, and Cheng Yang over here." On the way to the study, Jia Rong ordered.

"Yes."

With half a cup of tea, Zhiwen, Zhiqiu, Cheng Yang and Wuya are all in place.

"Zhiwen, is the mansion still considered peaceful?" Jia Rong asked immediately.

Zhiwen blessed Fushen, "If you go back to uncle, grandma is very good at housekeeping, so everything in the house is peaceful."

Jia Rong still had some understanding of Gu Qingrong's abilities, so she was not surprised by this answer.Looking sideways at Zhiqiu, he asked, "Zhiqiu, where are you? I told you to pay more attention to the situation in the capital when you go out, but what did you find?"

"Going back to my lord, when my lord left, everything in the capital was very peaceful. However, after the emperor fell ill a while ago, the atmosphere in the capital suddenly changed. There was a kind of calm before the storm. If something strange happened on purpose In other words, both the fourth prince and the fifth prince had sent people to follow the servants for a long time. Seeing that the servants did not take any action, they really just went to Liang's house every day to recuperate Mrs. Liang's body, which made people Withdrew the manpower back. The rest was not special."

"Both the fourth prince and the fifth prince sent people to follow you?" Jia Rong was quite surprised when he heard the news.

Zhiqiu nodded: "Yes, I am sure."

"Okay, I get it." Both the fourth prince and the fifth prince sent people to follow Zhiqiu, maybe they started to suspect something when he left Beijing?It's just because there is no evidence in hand, and Gu Qingrong is careful, and she doesn't go out easily on weekdays, so what can she find here?As for the mansion, it was treated like an iron bucket by him, even if he wanted to put nails in the mansion, it was extremely difficult.Because when he cleaned up the Ningguo Mansion a few years ago, he disliked the fact that there were too many children in the mansion.All of a sudden, more than half of them were cut off, and no one was allowed to buy into the mansion without his permission.

Therefore, it is not an easy task to arrange nails in his mansion.

"Cheng Yang, where are you? I asked you to arrange nails in the residences of the fourth and fifth princes. Can you arrange them?" Jia Rong knocked on the table and asked.

Cheng Yang nodded and replied: "Master, it's already settled. But because the time is not long, their positions are not high. They are all just third-class maids or errands."

"There is no way to do this. But how is the skill of the people you arranged in?" Jia Rong asked again.

"Because the master said before that the fourth prince's house and the fifth prince's house are different from other people. I want to find a few people who are average in martial arts, smarter, and good at escaping. Therefore, the few people who are arranged to come in are skilled. It can only be regarded as barely self-defense. Only lightness skills and concealed weapons are not bad." Cheng Yang replied.

Jia Rong nodded: "Well, you've done a good job. You tell them to raise their vigilance and be ready to call at any time in the past few days." After a pause, he continued: "...if someone finds out If so, I don’t need to talk about the consequences.”

"Yes."

Tomorrow is probably going to be a rough day.