The eldest son of the concubine who crossed the red mansion

Lin Yuxuan had guessed well. After Mrs. You brought Second Sister You and Third Sister You into Ningguo Mansion, she thought about how to make herself live a rich life like her stepdaughter Youshi, and secretly let Second Sister You Third Sister You took Jia Zhen and Jia Rong a lot.The second sister You is a soft bun and has no opinions, but the third sister You is not like that. She looks down on Jia Zhen and Jia Rong.Hearing the second master Bao from Rongguo Mansion talk about the man Liu Xianglian, Third Sister You is not indifferent, but the man has never come to propose marriage, and she can't defect without shame, and can only wait depressedly.

After Lin Yuxuan talked to Liu Xianglian, he didn't care anymore.He is now busy finding out who is behind him.Although Tu Qingze told him not to announce the matter, he did not intend to prevent Lin Yuxuan from finding out the truth by himself.Although Lin Yuxuan's official position is not high, he has good friends with Jinshi of the same department, whether it is the Imperial Academy or the Sixth Department, there are people who can talk about friendship.He just mentioned the matter of the Zhou family and the Yang family by chance, and collected a lot of information.

The Zhou family started from the south of the Yangtze River. It was originally just a businessman, but it is said that Zhou Langzhong leaned on a big tree and donated his official position. Because of his cleverness, he slowly entered the Ministry of Rites and became a doctor until Tu Qingze ascended the throne. .The situation of the Yang family is roughly the same, but the Yang family is originally the family of petty officials.

Jiangnan... the big tree... Lin Yuxuan raised his eyebrows, as if he was certain of something in his heart.It's just that he never understood, why would he pick on such a small person when his own people are so soft-spoken?Just because he is the son-in-law, he has won the trust of Tu Qingze?But there are many people who have won the trust of the emperor.

Before Lin Yuxuan could dig deeper into the shady affairs, the Ministry of Rituals had a lot more matters—the queen of Qianxiang Kingdom sent her daughter, Princess Enyan, to congratulate Tu Qingze on her birthday.The etiquette of receiving princesses is higher than that of ordinary envoys, so Lin Yuxuan started busy work again.

Shuyi is now out of confinement, and her body is about to recover. She is busy taking care of her daughter in the house every day. Although she is a little tired, she feels that her life is very fulfilling.Lin Ruhai moved back to the academy after her granddaughter's [-]th birthday ceremony, and gave her granddaughter the nickname Ning Chun before leaving.Ning Chun grew up very well when she was in the mother's womb, and now her facial features have gradually opened up, and she is white and tender, which is very popular.

"Ning Chun looks so cute." Lin Daiyu said with a smile, looking at Ning Chun who was sleeping soundly in the car.She made a special trip back to the mansion today, in addition to sending Mid-Autumn Festival gifts, she just wanted to see her niece.Zuo Zuo is also bored in Zhuangyuan Mansion by herself today, so she might as well come and see the children.

"If you like children, give birth to one yourself." After becoming a mother, Shuyi became more cheerful, teasing Lin Daiyu while embroidering small clothes for her children.

"Sister-in-law is getting better at making fun of me." Lin Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled.Why doesn't she want to have a child, but Zicheng always said that she is too weak to conceive and give birth so early, and the old lady also said a few words to her, but Zicheng persuaded her to go back one by one, even the two concubines in the mansion Zicheng was also ordered to drink Bizi soup.Lin Daiyu felt sweetness in her heart, but seeing Ning Chun's cute appearance, she was really moved.

Maybe it's time for a baby, she's seventeen...

"Your Majesty, today is a family banquet, so it can't be late." Baoqin looked at the time on the western clock in the hall, then at Jia Yuanchun, who was still leisurely, and couldn't help but say.Because the emperor will receive envoys from various countries on October [-]th, the family banquet to celebrate the birthday will be held in advance, but her master is not in a hurry now, isn't she afraid of being punished by the emperor for delaying the time?

"What's the rush? It's just a matter of sitting there with a smiling face. There's still half an hour left, so it's better to dress up and please the emperor." Jia Yuanchun said lightly, "Shaoyao, go and get that palace Take out a set of garnet red multicolored mandarin duck embroidered palace skirts with water patterns; hold the qin, come and dress me up, um, just put on that heart-shaped bun."

"Yes." Baoqin and Shaoyao glanced at each other, and went to work separately.Shaoyao is now in her early years, she was promoted to be the first-class female official next to Jia Yuanchun years ago, serving Jia Yuanchun as close as Baoqin.Sometimes Baoqin even feels that Jia Yuanchun trusts Shaoyao more than her.

After combing her bun and changing her clothes, Shao Yao opened Jia Yuanchun's jewelry box again, picked out a ruby ​​walker with a phoenix wearing a pomegranate flower and pinned it on Jia Yuanchun's bun, and complimented: "Your Majesty, wear this walker." It's really beautiful."

Jia Yuanchun was also very satisfied, so he ordered two golden water chestnut flowers and two hairpins inlaid with silver pearls and pearls to wear; Baoqin also presented a pair of cloisonne inlaid black agate earrings and a sapphire newly made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The bracelet decorated with auspicious clouds, seeing that Jia Yuanchun was also satisfied with the jewelry he picked, he was slightly relieved.She is Jia Yuanchun's dowry maid, she must not lose Jia Yuanchun's trust, but she has always been stupid, and she is not as good at coaxing her master as Shaoyao, so she has to shine in other aspects.

"Okay, let's go. Shaoyao stay here, so you don't have to wait on her." Putting on the silver-encrusted jewel armor on the last two fingers of both hands, Jia Yuanchun asked people to go down to prepare the sedan chair, "Is it possible that I and the imperial concubine can't come today?" ah?"

"Returning to the empress, the imperial concubine and the imperial concubine have sent someone to report to the emperor and the empress yesterday, saying that they are not feeling well these days and cannot get out of bed. I am afraid that they will not be able to go to the banquet tonight." Baoqin said, "I have inquired about the position of the empress today. It is by the emperor's side, and Concubine Ning is sitting under the empress."

Jia Yuanchun raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said "Mmm".It would be best not to come with the imperial concubine, she is so weak that she always draws the emperor's full attention to her, but Jia Yuanchun still said: "The imperial concubine is weak, hold the piano, and you can clean up after the banquet is over." Order some good medicinal materials and send them to the noble concubine, it can be regarded as a little favor from this palace."

"The slaves obey the order."

The family banquet this time was held in the Huaiyuan Pavilion behind the Hall of Supreme Harmony. When he was about to walk to the gate of the Huaiyuan Pavilion, Baoqin spotted a man in front of him with sharp eyes, and whispered to Jia Yuanchun, "My lady, the one in front is Zhongshun." Wang, do you want to avoid it for a while?"

"King Zhongshun? Is it the son of Concubine Zhen?" Jia Yuanchun asked.

"Exactly."

Jia Yuanchun nodded: "Then let the prince go first." The Zhen family and the Jia family have a good relationship. In the past, the Jia family had the intention to support this loyal prince, but before he had time to express his opinion, the master lost his mind. He was favored by the Supreme Emperor; and then, he was assigned to the current Holy Majesty.

Jia Yuanchun didn't know that King Zhongshun had already noticed her sedan chair when it arrived, so he asked the little eunuch who was serving her about her whereabouts.After hearing that she was a concubine Xiande, her eyes flickered a few times and she stopped talking.Seeing that Jia Yuanchun wanted him to go in first, he accepted her wish.

Lin Yuxuan did not attend this family banquet because he was told that he would attend the banquet to receive the envoys in the next few days, and he was also the only official below the third rank who could participate in this banquet.Even if others don't talk about Lin Yuxuan, they can clearly feel the envy of other officials in the Ministry of Rites, and they throw basket after basket of flattering words to him.

The place where this state banquet was held was ingenious. Instead of choosing to be in the imperial palace, it was moved to the Millennium Garden, a summer resort dozens of kilometers away from the capital.There is a pavilion in the Millennium Garden called Penglai Pavilion, with blue tiles and vermilion eaves, surrounded by water on all sides, and you have to take a boat to get in and out, which is quite poetic.

"Your majesty's place is really beautiful, and I'm so busy looking at it." Princess Enyan of Qianxiang Kingdom toasted Tu Qingze first, and then said with a smile after drinking a glass, " Don't stop me later, Your Majesty, I'm going to ask someone to go boating on the lake and take a good look at the scenery here."

"Princess, whatever you want." This eldest princess doesn't look like a woman raised in a boudoir, she has a bold temper like a man, and she doesn't demean herself like the waiter next to the emperor.Tu Qingze narrowed his eyes slightly, smiled and nodded.

"This princess has a bright personality, but it's not obvious that she was spoiled." Tu Qingchen slipped to Lin Yuxuan's side and whispered to him, "Looking at her, I'm afraid there are many people who despise her."

Lin Yuxuan nodded in agreement. If you just look at the princess's appearance, you can't imagine that this feminine-looking woman is actually the female general of Qianxiang Kingdom. She holds military power and is a hated character.But speaking of it, women in Qianxiang country are superior to men, it seems that all women are so tough.

"...I remember that when I came to Beijing that day, it was an adult surnamed Lin who received me. He seems to be here today." En Yan said after drinking another glass of wine, "This lord has arranged very well, and everything in the palace is in order. , I am very grateful."

Hearing En Yan pointing to him, Lin Yuxuan quickly stroked the corner of his clothes, got up and smiled and said, "I don't dare to be a princess and thank you, it's my duty."

"Master Lin is really young and promising, I offer you a toast!"

Lin Yuxuan took a look at Maotu Qingze's expression, and saw that his face was full of teasing, so he could only raise his glass to drink with Enyan.After finishing the cup, Lin Yuxuan sat down and shook his head slightly as he watched the princess lead the other princes to drink again.Princess Enyan, you are just a guest, and the one in the main seat is the host tonight. If you show off like this, aren't you afraid that the emperor will be angry?According to the information he got, the eldest princess of Qianxiang Kingdom is a person who is used to winking.

"Brother Huang, I hereby offer you a glass of honor. I wish your brother good fortune and prosperity." Tu Qingzhen rejected En Yan's toast, and raised a glass to Tu Qingze with a wine cup, "Princess Enyan sit down too. Let's eat, it's not good for a girl to drink so much wine, you should order the servant to bring you a bowl of hangover soup." Tu Qingchen's words made En Yan speechless.

Lin Yuxuan lowered his head and smiled, Tu Qingchen really didn't show face to other girls, didn't he see that the princess's face turned red and then pale, and she looked so embarrassed?

Tu Qingchen shrugged slightly, sat down and picked up a chopstick of jade shoots and bracken, without noticing Enyan's angry face at all.