[Red Mansions] The Road to Empress Dowager

Rongxi Hall is still as majestic and magnificent as before, and the red gold nine-dragon green plaque and the three-foot-high green and green bronze tripod on the big red sandalwood carving table are still there.

Mrs. Xing is a dignified Mrs. Yipin, and also the younger sister of Cheng Engong. Of course, she is different from Mrs. Wang back then, and she often sits in the main room.At this time, Jia Amnesty went to the Prince's Mansion of Xining County to enjoy antique calligraphy and paintings with Jin Shiyue, and Mrs. Xing led the three daughters to the main room.

This main house is only more magnificent than the three side rooms on the east side where Mrs. Wang lived, and the furnishings inside are also very fine.The maids who guard the house are well-dressed, but they are not as frivolous as before when Mrs. Xing was unhappy, and they are more respectful.

Tanchun used to live in the Baosha of Rongxitang. At this time, he saw everything in his eyes and felt a lot of emotion in his heart.

Going to sit down in the room, Mrs. Xing called the maid to bring some cups of tribute tea, and the maid asked, "Madam, do you want Longjing tea or melon slices?"

Mrs. Xing said with a smile: "Dragon Well, I love that fragrance."

Wang Xifeng smiled flatteringly again, Mrs. Xing is of course proud, seeing Tanchun is different from before, but thinking about her previous things, she was also misunderstood by the old lady, and she felt pitiful after the joke.Daiyu went to see her that day, Madam Xing Daiyu will still give her face, and she will not be embarrassed.

Mrs. Xing said with a smile: "Yesterday there was news from the Marquis of Shenwu that Yingchun is pregnant again."

Wang Xifeng said happily: "It's really a happy event! Madam, do you want to go to the mansion to have a look?"

Mrs. Xing said: "The old lady is not feeling well, and I can't leave."

Wang Xiyan said: "How can the old ancestor prevent the wife, mother and child from being reunited? Even if the wife passes by, we will take good care of the old ancestor."

Wang Xifeng said: "Sister is a lucky one, this is the fourth child, maybe it's another brother! I have to go to the storeroom to pick out a backup gift for my sister."

Mrs. Xing said: "Speaking of which, it is still a blessing to welcome the spring. The son-in-law can go back to the mansion in a few days after he has experienced in the Beijing camp. Unlike Lian'er, who can go for a few months as soon as he is a soft servant. , this is hard for you."

Wang Xifeng also couldn't help sighing, this husband is incompetent, and she will climb on top of him again, but the husband is capable, but he is often away from home.She was not at ease after being away for a few months, and she let Ping'er go with her even if she was bitter. Don't bring one back after being away for such a long time, then she will not look good.

Wang Xiyan smiled and said: "My wife's words are really distressing. It's just that you look at Sister Feng's suffering, but you don't know how many daughter-in-laws in the capital are envious of Sister Feng. It's too late. I heard that there are storytellers in the market. Being taken down, how many people clapped their hands. It turns out that there is some connection with our family, and everyone says that Bao Qingtian will be reborn and kill relatives righteously."

When Jia Lian went down to inspect the police, corrupt officials and bullies caught a bunch of them, and at least made a small fortune for himself, and then transported most of the corrupt money back to Beijing.The corrupt officials and big families below are no match for Jia Lian's deep background, he dares to touch anyone.

Only then did Wang Xifeng laugh, and said: "Brother Bao is making progress now, and with the grace of the Ministry of Rites, he can participate in the Qiu Wei and Chun Wei in the capital. Next year, my sister may become the wife of the number one scholar. Isn't everyone envious?"

When Tanchun heard about Tian Baoyu, he couldn't help clenching his hands tightly. When she flattered him before, he couldn't protect his sister, but now that she is like this, he knows that he has made progress.After all, wasn't the old lady and Wang's biggest purpose back then for him?He really wanted to be the champion.

Tan Chun suddenly interjected, "Second brother Bao, isn't he the one who dislikes stereotyped writing in imperial examinations?"

Wang Xifeng said: "He knows that he has made progress. Last year, he was admitted as a scholar in Jinling and became a relative. Uncle walked around the Ministry of Rites, and only then did he get the grace in Jingqiuwei."

If Jia Baoyu hadn't been selected as a scholar, Wang Ziteng would never be willing to give Wang Xiyan to Baoyu no matter how worried he was about marrying a daughter.

Now that the nephew is a son-in-law, he naturally has a lot of support. Wang Ziteng no longer has real power, so this kind of grace can still be used. This is not to let people vent their problems and cheat.

Tanchun said: "I knew that second brother Bao was so good, so why sent eldest sister into the palace back then."

The people present couldn't help changing their colors. Jia Yuanchun is a taboo in the mansion. Mrs. Xing said: "Tan girl, you don't have a big sister anymore. The family has already crossed Jia Yuanchun's name, so don't talk nonsense."

Tanchun said: "Please forgive me, madam, I made a slip of the tongue."

Mrs. Xing and Wang Xifeng didn't feel much. Wang Xiyan was not happy that she was Jia Baoyu's daughter-in-law, but she thought that Tanchun was actually dragged by Baoyu, and she didn't make things difficult for her.

The resentment in Tanchun's heart exploded a bit, after all, he still knew that he could not offend Mrs. Xing and Wang Xifeng, so he laughed and flattered him, and showed her the tricks she had with Mrs. Wang back then, and the two of them also had a lot of sympathy for her.In fact, Tanchun wanted to go to Shenwuhou Mansion with Mrs. Xing to visit Yingchun, but Mrs. Xing didn't say anything for a while.

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However, Wang Ziteng also learned from Lin Ruhai that the son-in-law candidates he was looking for had to participate in the "charity conference", and he didn't do it alone at all, so he felt depressed.

Wang Xiluan felt aggrieved when her father asked her to participate in this "Charity Heroes Meeting". Wang Xiluan was originally a person like Wang Xifeng, and she used to have more confidence than Wang Xifeng.

Mrs. Wang Ziteng couldn't help but feel distressed, and said: "Master, Mr. Lin won't give you such a little face, how can he be a matchmaker? I heard that the Lord of Youlan County was Mr. Lin's matchmaker back then. Youlan County Jun was also twenty back then, how well married, Tan Qian is a fourth-rank at a young age."

Wang Ziteng said: "At that time there was no 'charity conference', besides, I heard that the Lord of Youlan County and the Empress have a half-teacher friendship, and they are proficient in everything from piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Our Luan'er can only read."

Wang Xiluan couldn't help crying, Mrs. Wang Ziteng was annoyed, and said: "Isn't the family saying that a woman's lack of talent is a virtue, and now the master says that Luan'er can't play piano, chess, calligraphy and painting? Can Feng Geer know how to play piano, chess, calligraphy and painting? She will still be the one who will be appointed! Where is the difference between our Luan'er?"

Wang Ziteng thought about how majestic and domineering he was in the past, but now he is arguing with the woman about the difficulty of his daughter's marriage. He feels like a hero at the end of his life. He is already in his 60s, and he still wants to see his grandson.

Wang Ziteng said: "Anyway, help Luan'er to prepare well, and then don't admit the wrong person. This Duan Zhi heard that his articles and strategies are very good. He is a Confucian general, and he is alone. Is Luan'er married to him?" Grandma is pressing."

Wang Ziteng pointed to a portrait on the table. After all, he inquired about some rules from Lin Ruhai. He wanted Wang Xiluan to show his face in front of Duan Zhi to gain a good impression. He also remembered his number, and then reported it.

Wang Ziteng thought that this was tantamount to a door-to-door son-in-law. Chen Yi had another foundation in the south of the Yangtze River. If Wang Ziteng had a son, it would be better for his daughter to marry him, so as to add in-laws to his son. But Wang Ziteng has no son, he is naturally capable, promising and alone good man.Like Cheng Engong, a son-in-law who can do what he can do will do his best, no matter how good he is, no one has any objections.

Wang Xiluan pursed his lips and said: "Daddy also said that he is 33 years old!"

Wang Ziteng said: "33 years old is just right, and you are almost 23."

Wang Xiluan threw herself into Mrs. Wang Ziteng's arms and cried. Wang Ziteng said: "He is now the fourth rank, but the actual power is the second rank. It's just that he has little seniority in the court. You may not be able to get married smoothly like this."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiluan said, "Is that... more powerful than Uncle Lian?"

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When Xie, Wang, and Chen were preparing to sort out the materials for the queen, the emperor's imperial edict to disband the harem and arrange for the concubines to remarry was also read in front of the harem concubines.At that time, the emperor ordered all the concubines to listen to the order outside the Hall of Liangyi.

It's like dropping a bomb into a densely populated place, and the concubines feel that their bodies are no longer their own.

After the edict was read, they whispered to each other, and then burst into tears.

Concubine Gong said that she was going to see the Empress Empress and asked her to show her mercy, Concubine Min followed suit, and the young concubines also seemed to have found their backbone.

The concubines were so miserable that they hurriedly went outside the Ganlu Hall to seek an audience, but they heard that the empress had left the palace with her three highnesses.

They heard it right, it was the empress who left the palace.

Then Xie, Wang, and Chen euphemistically explained among the young concubines and analyzed whether it was related to their life and interests in the second half of their lives, and the concubines also became interested.So the concubines were secretly divided into two groups, one group was more willing to go out of the palace to marry, and the other group was restless or resentful.This of course has something to do with each person's experience and family background.

The kind of old people who live in hidden residences know that it is difficult for them to marry a good family, and they are afraid to go out of the palace.Or there are those like Jia Yuanchun whose families all count on her and spend a lot of money. Even if the emperor is not favored and has no worries about food and clothing in the harem, their natal family can't force them, but once they leave the palace, they will not be sure.

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The empress did go out of the palace, and the emperor also rushed there afterwards, to avoid the limelight and let them digest by themselves, and they also took a short vacation.

The next day, on the racetrack of the Lishan Palace, banners were flying all around.

On the court, the red and blue teams are engaged in a fierce Cuju competition. The red team is the representative team of the Emperor's Jinyiwei, and the blue team is the representative team of the Sichuan New Army.

On the high platform of the auditorium, several dolls were lying on the railing, stretching their necks and watching.

Xing Lishi, Daiyu, Su Fu'er, Shi Hui, Xiangyun and other women were all afraid that their children might make a mistake, so they didn't pay much attention to the game on the field.But not all mothers are so responsible.

Xin Xiuyan, who was wearing a peacock-blue open-necked Hu's phoenix robe, slapped the seat and stood up, cursing: "Xu Changgui, you stinky feet!"

She pointed at another member of Jinyiwei, and cursed: "Zhou Qing! Don't think I'm blind, you use light work! Foul! Give me a red card!"

"Zhang Yi, aren't you capable? Counseling?"

"Listen to me, if you lose, put me in confinement!"

"That lightness kung fu, use lightness kung fu again! End!"

The emperor unfolded the folding fan, shook it, and said with a smile, "Dudu Yan, friendship comes first, competition comes second, don't be so excited."

Xin Xiuyan turned her head and said, "You Jin Yiwei are shameless, do you understand the rules? Then at least two goals were scored by fouls!"

Tu Yuanyi blocked the Queen's saliva with a fan, and then said calmly: "Queen, they have scored two goals in total now."

No, the Sichuan Xinjun team hasn't scored yet, two to zero.

If you say too much, you will cry. Jin Yiwei are all martial arts masters, and they know Kung Fu football.

Xin Xiuyan still called a timeout, and went down to recruit players from the Sichuan New Army to come over for ideological education.

"Don't panic when you see Jin Yiwei. Their martial arts are very good, but they don't just rely on martial arts to play football. Teamwork, there are three light skills that are particularly good. Keep an eye on them. They don't dare to exaggerate. That's an obvious foul. And that tall, skinny little boy is on my watch."

Everyone said: "Don't worry, the governor, we will definitely do our best!"

Xin Xiuyan said again: "Zhang Yi, you have to seize the opportunity when the brothers are staring at him!"

The man named Zhang Yi nodded and said, "Yes, Dudu."

Xin Xiuyan kicked Xu Changgui's ass again, and cursed: "It's a serious game, why are you making a fuss here! There is no female monkey next to you! The good opportunity will be lost! If you dare to commit another crime, you will not be allowed to eat for three days!"

Xu Changgui staggered and threw himself on the ground, gnawing grass, and shouted, "Du Du, spare me!"

Xin Xiuyan said: "Play well, whoever loses the ball in a fit of individualism, don't even think about marrying a wife!"

"My subordinates dare not!"

Then, Xin Xiuyan recruited two more referees to protest for a while, calling them "Bangziguo referees".Several referees are also newbies, because the rules are newly learned and really unfamiliar, so they have to bite the bullet and listen to the training.

After learning the lesson, Xin Xiuyan walked back with square steps. Mrs. Xing Li was crying in her heart and couldn't bear to look directly at her.

Tu Yuanyi put away his fan, and said leisurely: "The governor is a bit angry."

Xin Xiuyan said: "We are not so easy to lose, even if you Jin Yiwei has golden thighs, we will let you see the determination of others!"

"Don't be so serious!"

"We will be serious!"

But Yu Nu followed and said, "Sister, what is 'Bangzi Country Referee'?"

Shin Soo-yeon said, "It's a referee whose head is a mallet."

Yu Nu clapped his hands and laughed, "That's great!"

"What good?"

"This curse sounds good!"

Xin Xiuyan nodded Yu Nu's forehead and said, "Children are not allowed to swear at others, you must be polite, you know?"

Yu Nu smiled and said, "Yu Nu always takes my sister as an example!"

Xiao Pan'er, who was in Daiyu's arms, asked her mother softly: "Mom said that the empress is the kindest, gentlest and most loving person in the world. How could she beat someone?"

Daiyu: "This... this, the Empress is a tester of martial arts."

Shi Hui sat next to her, glanced at Daiyu, and thought: You can say this, isn't it to say that you can't lie to your child?

There was another fierce battle on the field, and at this moment Yuanyuan came to occupy the position in Xin Xiuyan's arms, and she couldn't swear at others.

But the boys are attracted by the competition. How can children of their age have the opportunity to come out to watch such a competition?I have never been to the Jockey Club.

Afterwards, the Sichuan team worked as a team to tie the score with the will to marry a wife. It was also because Jin Yiwei was watched by the referees of Bangziguo and was not allowed to use kung fu. They also had a psychological superiority over the Sichuan new army.

In the afternoon, Xin Xiuyan took the children to eat on a blanket on the grass. She sat cross-legged in front of a group of radish heads. grinning.

I also told the group about the adaptation of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", which was much less attractive than the stories of filial sons and virtuous grandchildren they had heard in the book when they were enlightened.When it comes to the battle between Qiu Chuji and the Seven Monsters in the South of the Yangtze River, even adults are attracted.

Daiyu suddenly thought again: The story told by the eldest sister is much more interesting than "Hui Zhen Ji".However, is this a crooked book?

Relatives and sisters should also adjust themselves to accept the queen's current style, at most a little persuasion, nothing else can be done, but the saint seems to have adapted.