The maid of the red house

At that time, it was just February, and the spring was chilly. Because of several good news, the capital was rejoicing, and the worries were relieved. The grain price had just dropped, and Emperor Changqian also stretched his brows. He directly diverted to Xihai Yanzi, but at this moment, he urgently reported at eight hundred miles that the king of Nan'an was defeated and captured.

The king of Nan'an County has been guarding the West Sea for many years, and he has been indifferent for many years, neither losing nor winning. Emperor Changqian hated his incompetence long ago, but he did not expect such news to come when he was planning to send people there.

The two kings of Java stand side by side, but it is an island country on the sea. It is far and small, and it can capture the king of Nan'an County. How come Ping'an Prefecture is rebellious, and the West Coast can't be kept? The majestic celestial dynasty, a great country, was defeated by a mere Fanguo and captured the commander?"

The Kingdom of Java has been submitting to the Celestial Dynasty for many years, but from one tribute every year to one tribute every three years, it has not been tribute for five years.

The more Emperor Changqian thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. The large army guarding the West Sea was not comparable to a small country like Java, and Java was too far away on the sea, so it would not harass the people on the border for no reason. , Emperor Changqian knew that it was the king of Nan'an County who fought against the countries in the West Sea. He was not used to fighting at sea, so he was defeated and captured.

Emperor Changqian read the urgent report carefully and clapped his hands, as expected.

Yu Liansheng picked up the folder that was thrown to the ground by Emperor Changgan, and said, "Master, calm down, this is not the time to be angry."

Emperor Changqian sneered, and said, "Pass the decree and call a group of officials to discuss this matter."

Yu Liansheng went out in a hurry and ordered someone to leave the palace by word of mouth.

When all civil and military officials arrived, Emperor Changqian ordered someone to explain the contents of the notebook one by one. After finishing speaking, he said in a deep voice, "The king of Nan'an County defeated Xihai, who should be in charge of the military power over there now?"

When Emperor Changqian spoke, his eyes glanced at the general, and finally he frowned. Although he had a confidant, he was not as confidant as Zhou Hong.

Zhou Yuandao: "Java is just a small country. We are not afraid of it. I don't know that Java has captured the king of Nan'an County, but what request does it have? Java is four or five thousand miles away from the capital. Two kings standing side by side may not be of one mind. The king has captured the king of Nan'an County, but he doesn't know what the king of the west is thinking, why don't we wait a few days and see the situation?"

Although the countries in the West Sea often disturbed their borders, the countries on the sea were far away. Even if they captured the king of Nan'an County, it would not matter.Especially after the king of Nan'an was captured, Xihai Yanzi resisted without losing ground, otherwise Emperor Changqian would be furious.

What Zhou Yuan is worried about right now is that the dragons along the West Sea have no leader, fearing that the countries in the West Sea will join forces to attack.

As for the king of Nan'an County, Emperor Changqian wished that he would die in Java, so that he could take back his military power, but he couldn't ignore the urgent delivery of eight hundred miles.Since he came to the throne, he has drastically rectified the administration of officials. I don't know how many officials have been dismissed and how many families have been raided. He has always had a bad reputation outside. It is said that he is mean and ungrateful. If he does not save Nan'an County King this time, it will definitely chill the hearts of the courtiers.

Zhou Yuan knew the heart of Emperor Changgan very well, and Emperor Changgan was very satisfied with his words, nodded and said: "That's fine, wait a minute, send an envoy over there, and see what the Java Kingdom wants before they are willing to release the King of Nan'an."

Zhou Yuan said: "It's better to send two envoys to find out what King Xi wants."

Emperor Changgan nodded and said: "That's good." After finishing speaking, he sent a first-rank general, Shen Rui, to take over Xihai Yanzi's military affairs. Shangshu, Emperor Changqian most tabooed the combination of civil servants and military generals, and at first he had no intention of letting Zhou Hong take charge of the military power in Xihai Yanzi.

In the past, even though Zhou Hong had no military power, as a lieutenant general, he was still able to fight on the battlefield, but he didn't have the power of general manager.

After discussing all matters, Emperor Changqian waved his hand to make people retreat.

The King of Nan'an County was captured, as long as the West Sea Yanzi did not fall, Emperor Changqian was not in a hurry, but he was also worried about the countries in the West Sea, so he ordered Shen Rui to rush there quickly. He lost many soldiers in the first battle, and after the officials withdrew, he called Yu Liansheng and said, "Send someone outside the palace to inquire about the situation and see what the Nan'an County Palace is like."

Yu Liansheng didn't know the government affairs discussed by the monarch and his ministers, and he didn't care about it. After hearing what Emperor Changqian said, he smiled and said yes.

Just as he was about to leave, someone suddenly brought over the victory report of Ping'an Prefecture. Yu Liansheng hurriedly took it and sent it to Emperor Changgan.

Seeing him so happy, Yu Liansheng smiled and said, "I guess it's news of a big victory again?"

Emperor Changgan smiled and said: "That's right, Zhou Hong and the others recharged their batteries and worked hard. Together with the rioters attacking back and forth, they have taken back two cities. Well, you can send someone to send an order for Zhou Aiqing to come over and set aside a sum of money and food." Follow the military pay to send over."

Yu Liansheng listened and acted on his word.

Zhou Yuan hadn't left the palace yet, when he heard the news, he hurriedly turned around and saw Emperor Changqian, and Emperor Changgan explained and went to take care of himself.

After Zhou Yuan left, Emperor Changqian said to Yu Liansheng, "Is Zhou Hong's staff member your sister-in-law?"

Hearing that Emperor Changqian mentioned Zhao Yun, Yu Liansheng was not surprised but delighted. It must be that Zhao Yun had made meritorious service, and Emperor Changgan knew about him, so he replied: "As for the master, it is my younger sister-in-law who has been with General Zhou for a long time. It has been many years, this time General Zhou went out to suppress the rebellion, and my younger sister-in-law also followed, just to do my best."

Emperor Changqian praised: "Zhao Yun really has a great talent. He was able to encourage the rebels to work together with the court to put down the rebellion. He just promised the rebels money and food. Therefore, this time Zhou Hong submitted a note to ask me to distribute more money and food."

Yu Liansheng knew about this earlier, so he smiled and said a few words humbly.

Emperor Changqian immediately said: "It's just a pity that I have a disability, otherwise I would have an extra humerus minister. However, following Zhou Hong's advice and suggestions is also a bright road."

Yu Liansheng hurriedly said: "It's the younger sister-in-law who is not blessed, and cannot be the master's student."

After hearing this, Emperor Changgan deeply regretted it.

When Emperor Changqian gave no orders, Yu Liansheng left the palace on the pretext of inquiring about the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion. While sending people to inquire about it, he brought his own packed things to Xueyan's house to visit his big nephew who was born white and fat. .

Xueyan was thinking about the capture of Nan'an County King, and was very happy to see Yu Liansheng coming.

Yu Liansheng washed his hands first, took Brother Qi carefully, looked at the whimpering baby Qi intently, and said with a smile: "Brother Qi is so good-looking, are you talking to me?"

Xueyan couldn't help laughing and said: "How old is he? Even learning to speak will take him after one year old."

Brother Qi has a good temper and seldom cries. Every time he cries, he is either hungry or urinated. Everyone in the family says he is a well-behaved child. Usually he just sleeps when he is full. When he wakes up Looking at people with her eyes open, her eyes are black and white, extremely pleasing, Daiyu is so rare that she treats him like a treasure, and she comes to see him by car from time to time.

Yu Liansheng smiled and said, "This is my nephew who is promising and smarter than others."

After finishing speaking, he asked the little eunuch to unpack the bag, and brought out a small and exquisite sheepskin painted snare drum, which made Qi Geer grin and salivate. The snare drum was carved from ebony and made of sheepskin, which was very delicate.

Xueyan smiled and said: "It's so delicate, where did it come from? I bought a few for Brother Qi, and they are not as good as this."

Yu Liansheng sat on the chair next to him and said: "A while ago I said I would buy or make a few obscene objects for Brother Qi, and I sent a lot of them up. There are so many gold and jade objects that I don't even look down on them. Among them was a young eunuch who was very skillful, he made this one, but the wood and sheepskin used were all made by me."

Xueyan smiled. Yu Liansheng is now the deputy manager and is about to replace Dai Quan, so the people below are naturally very flattering to him.

Yu Liansheng teased Brother Qi for a while, looked up at Xueyan, frowned, and said, "Why have you lost so much weight? Is it because you don't have enough food or clothing? Or is there not enough food at home?"

Ever since the war in Ping'an Prefecture, the price of food in the capital was extremely high, and Yu Liansheng had always known it.

Xueyan hurriedly said: "There is a lot of food at home, enough to eat for a few years, brother don't have to worry. I gained a lot of weight when I was pregnant with brother Qi, and now I eat a lot because of brother Qi. I just walk around the house often, and I was also worried about Brother Qi's father, so I gradually lost weight."

She also thinks that she is too plump, and she is trying to look slimmer.

Yu Liansheng said: "Sister, don't worry, there are frequent reports of success in Ping'an Prefecture, and the rebels are retreating every day, and they will surely return to victory in the near future. My sister-in-law has made a lot of contributions in it, and there are all the notes. The saint even praised me that my sister-in-law is a great talent. It’s a pity that you can persuade the rebellious people to be united with the imperial court, but it’s a pity that you have a disability, but following General Zhou’s advice and advice can be regarded as a bright road.”

Hearing that Emperor Changqian actually praised Zhao Yun, Xueyan couldn't help but smile, feeling honored.

Yu Liansheng looked down at Brother Qi, and smiled again: "Sister-in-law has such a future, although he can't be a general or a prime minister, but he is famous in the eyes of saints, and he will be able to shadow his descendants in the future. Basically, no matter how good my sister and brother-in-law are in teaching Brother Qi, we, Brother Qi, will take the imperial examinations in an upright manner, and by then it will be easier than ordinary people to become officials."

Xueyan nodded and smiled, "I think so too. Tomorrow must be well taught and not overly spoiled."

After hearing this, Yu Liansheng said, "Have I ever spoiled you? Don't worry, I'm not an ignorant person. Brother Qi is only a few months old now, so what if you pamper and spoil him a little bit? Wait until you speak sensiblely." It’s never too late to teach.”

Xueyan smiled and said yes.

At this moment, Brother Qi suddenly burst into tears, and Julien asked in a panic, "What's the matter?"

Xueyan came over to check it out, and said: "He must be hungry, I'll feed him, brother sit down for a while."

Yu Liansheng hurriedly sent Brother Qi to her arms, and watched her go to the room. Half a day later, after feeding Brother Qi, Xueyan tidied up a little before coming out. I fell asleep in my arms.

Yu Liansheng didn't take over this time. Xueyan patted the baby and asked about Xihai Yanzi.

After hearing this, Yu Liansheng said with a faint smile: "Don't worry, although the Java Kingdom has captured the king of Nan'an County, they are also afraid of the power of the Celestial Dynasty and dare not kill them. Now they just wait to know what benefits they want from the Celestial Dynasty. .”

Xueyan sighed: "Now I'm afraid that Java will discuss peace, and I'm asking the heavenly court for the princess to marry me."

The country of Java is far away, and she knows from the book that the people there are dark and fierce, and they don't understand the customs and language of the Celestial Dynasty.

Xueyan sighed slightly when she thought of Tanchun who was shrewd and self-satisfied. Could it be that she couldn't escape the fate of getting married?

Since the death of Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang did not discuss marriage for the purpose of exploring the spring. On the contrary, when Jia Mu passed her [-]th birthday, an official media came to propose marriage, but in the end Mrs. Wang declined it. Waiting for the word boudoir.

Yu Liansheng frowned and said, "Why does my sister think so?"

Xueyan smiled and said: "The two kings of the Java Kingdom stand side by side, and no one can suppress the other. If someone makes peace with our Celestial Dynasty and gets the support of the Celestial Dynasty, my brother said, can the other prince be suppressed in the Java Kingdom? It's just an excuse." .”

Yu Liansheng remained silent for a long time, and said for a long time: "My sister is right. Although I know the content of the expedited [-] miles, I don't know the government affairs that the master discussed with all the civil and military officials, but I can guess how much it is based on some clues. , when I left the palace, General Shen was already ready to take over the military power of Xihai Yanzi, as for how to rescue the king of Nan'an County, to be honest, the master is not in a hurry."

Xueyan nodded, she understood that Emperor Changgan wanted to take back the military power of Xihai, if it wasn't for the sake of reputation, Emperor Changgan would have never cared about whether Java had captured Nan'an County King.

Emperor Changqian was not in a hurry, but the Prince's Mansion of Nan'an County was in a hurry.

According to the news that Yu Liansheng sent people to inquire, Princess Nan'an has now gone to Dongping Palace, Xining Palace and Beijing Palace in a hurry, and asked them to ask Emperor Changgan to rescue the King of Nan'an as soon as possible for the sake of family friends. .

Emperor Changqian sneered when he saw the papers on the three houses, and suppressed them.

A few days later, Wang Zha of Beijing returned to Beijing. Before he entered the capital, the news was sent to the capital first, but Wang Ziteng died of illness on the way. Hearing the sad news, Mrs. Wang, Sister Feng and the others were shocked. Hurry back to her mother's house.

Mrs. Wang Ziteng changed into plain clothes and ordered people to hang up white flags. On the other hand, she ordered Wang Ren to wear hemp and filial piety, and took people out of Beijing to welcome Wang Ziteng's coffin back. Biansheng was reprimanded by the sage because of Pan'er's case, so he didn't dare to slack off and went there sick, who would have thought that such news would come, how can we women live!"

The Wang family relied on Wang Ziteng alone to show off his might, and the remaining one, Wang Ren, had nothing to do with eating, drinking, whoring and gambling, and had no skills. Now that Wang Ziteng is dead, half the sky has collapsed for the Wang family.When Mrs. Wang Ziteng thought of this, she hated Aunt Xue and Xue Pan's mother and son more and more. If it wasn't because they were reprimanded by their superiors, why would Wang Ziteng get sick, and how could he die on the way?

Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng have relied on Wang Ziteng's power for many years to be able to run amok in the Rongguo Mansion. They cried like tears. Although they were trying to persuade Mrs. Wang Ziteng, they were in constant fear.

Xueyan occasionally heard about how the Wang family was busy with Wang Ziteng's funeral, but her mind was not on this end, but on Daiyu's birthday.

Because Daiyu missed Zhou Hong and was a daughter-in-law, it was not a big mistake, so she only received gifts from everywhere.

Zhou Hong went to the expedition, news of success spread frequently, relatives and friends in the capital heard of Daiyu's birthday, although it was not a big deal, they all sent people to send people to pay homage to her birthday, all of a sudden, Zhou's family was very lively.

Xueyan came to pay her respects in person, and presented her with clothes, shoes and socks made by herself. Daiyu liked it very much. She came back after receiving the gift, leaving only Xueyan in her room, and said with a smile: "Why don't you see Brother Qi? I When I saw him, I liked him so much."

Xueyan smiled and said, "Brother Qi is too young, I dare not take him out."

Daiyu nodded and said: "You should be more careful, but you are out, who will take care of Brother Qi at home?"

Xueyan smiled and said: "Xiaolan and the two wives stayed at home and watched, Grandma didn't see that I only brought Cui Liu out today? Xiaolan and the two wives are very safe, it's okay for a while."

Hearing this, Daiyu felt relieved.

Xueyan couldn't help asking because he didn't see Zijuan.

Daiyu said: "Zicuckoo has set the date of February [-]th. I told her to go home and get married."

After hearing this, Xueyan smiled and said: "This is a good day, and it will only be a few days. When she comes out of the cabinet, I will personally go over and add makeup to her. Now only Ting Lan and Sister Yuanyang are left."

Yuanyang pursed her lips and smiled, "I won't go out, don't count me out."

Xueyan sighed and said, "Sister, why bother? My sister followed the girl, isn't the girl planning for her sister?"

Yuanyang said: "I have made a poisonous oath, so don't say that. Anyway, if I don't go out to follow grandma, will grandma ignore me in the future? You can live your life well. I have already made an agreement with Zijuan, wait for her Give birth to a child, give me a godson, and I will also be taken care of by someone in the future."

Daiyu and Xueyan both sighed at the same time and looked at her without saying a word.

Yuanyang's heart is firm and has never wavered, so they naturally don't want to embarrass her too much.

At this time, Ting Lan came over and said: "The aunt of the Shi family sent someone to send a birthday present, I have already accepted it, come here and tell grandma, and remember, when the aunt of the Shi family is out of filial piety, we cannot celebrate her birthday. forgotten."

Xueyan hurriedly asked: "How do you say it's the aunt of the Shi family?"

Shi Xiangyun has already left the cabinet, so he should be called the grandma of the Wei family.

Daiyu sighed: "After the funeral of General Wei, his wife and Uncle Wei, the Wei family asked Miss Yun to give up the ancestral house. Now someone else is living there, but Miss Yun was sent to live in a different property. Her dowry was given to her."

Xueyan was stunned, although she had expected that the Wei family would not be easy to get along with, but she did not expect them to treat Xiangyun like this.

It stands to reason that there are people in the fifth service of Wei Yong and his son, so they can adopt a son without extinction.

Seeing her expression, Daiyu smiled wryly and said: "Money touches people's hearts. Even if it is adopted, how can they divide it? After all, it is good to divide it. If the adopted child is given to Yun girl, only that child can Well, they didn't."

Xueyan asked: "Did the two historians come forward?"

Daiyu said: "So what if you come out? You can't control the affairs of the Wei family, besides, the two historians of the historian are not very friendly to Yun girl. What Yun girl has done these years, the two historians and the two historians The madam treats her indifferently, it's just a matter of face. However, if there are no two historians, Yun girl might be thrown away to fend for herself!"

Although she was worried about Shi Xiangyun, she was an outsider after all and had no reason to intervene. Fortunately, she often sent people to deliver things to Shi Xiangyun these days. There were not many things, but when outsiders saw it, they would inevitably give Shi Xiangyun a little bit and dare not bully him.

Xueyan also knew this truth, so she could only sigh, but she didn't care much about it.

Daiyu feels sorry for Shi Xiangyun because she thinks of herself. At the beginning, she was so desolate and helpless. If it hadn't been for the support of Xueyan for many years, she would not be where she is today, so she treats Shi Xiangyun more generously than others.

Shi Xiangyun now lives alone in a courtyard, guarding the dowry, and whenever he thinks of the love between husband and wife, he tears on his pillow.

Holding the golden unicorn left behind by Wei Ruolan after his death, Shi Xiangyun put it side by side with his own in the dowry, looked at his withered appearance in the mirror, and smiled bitterly when he thought of the high spirits at the beginning. Li Wan was the same, except that Li Wan had a son, but he had nothing, so he could not rely on his natal family.

Cui Lu came over and advised, "It's getting late, grandma, let's rest."

Shi Xiangyun sobbed: "I can't sleep, what are you resting for? As soon as I closed my eyes, I saw the uncle's voice and smile, and I became more and more sad."

Cui Hui felt sore, and said: "Grandma should take a rest, if grandpa is here, knowing grandma is like this, he must be worried about grandma too. Grandpa has already gone, is grandma going with me? I am grandma's girl, grandma don't want me .”

Shi Xiangyun turned around and took Cuilu's hand, saying: "Now you and I are the only ones left to depend on each other."

When she got married, she also had a dowry girl and a companion house, but since Wei Ruolan died in the country with her father, two maids and two companion houses demanded a deed of sale to redeem themselves, and now only Cui Ling, a little girl, and two The companion room at home, followed her to live a desolate life.

Cui Hui said: "I belong to the girl, so naturally I will follow the girl for the rest of my life."

Shi Xiangyun was very moved, and said: "How many of those sisters in the past days are happy? Sister Bao is involuntary now, and it is also very difficult in that mansion, so she couldn't come to comfort me last time, until after the funeral. time to go."

Cuihui felt that Daiyu was generous and considerate to her, but Xiangyun liked Baochai more, so she had to let it go.

After finally persuading Shi Xiangyun to sleep, Cui Ling tossed and turned, and couldn’t fall asleep for a while. Considering Xiangyun’s dowry, the original 1000 taels of silver did not move. Adding the 200 taels of gold from Daiyu, and Shi Xiangyun's dowry to Zhuangzi, they are enough to live.

Thinking of this, Cuilu felt slightly relieved, Xiangyun didn't care about these things, it was all taken care of by Cuilu.

The next day, when Cuilu got up, she didn't dare to dress up brightly. She served Shi Xiangyun in plain clothes. Before she had eaten, she heard someone announce that Aunt Xue was gone yesterday.

Shi Xiangyun was startled, and quickly asked: "Aunt Xue is gone? What's going on?"

The visitor said: "Since Uncle Xue died, Mrs. Xue has been sick for a while. There are only two maids in front of her to take care of her. After all, it is not comprehensive. The Second Grandma Bao can't visit often, so she is seriously ill. When I heard that Mr. Wang is gone, I decided I can't hold it anymore, I'm sick."

After hearing this, Shi Xiangyun went to express his annoyance.

Seeing this, Cui Ling sighed and could only follow.

When Baochai saw their master and servant, she was taken aback, and then met Xiangyun with tears in her eyes.

Xiangyun cried: "Why did my aunt go? Didn't the previous son be fine?"

Baochai wiped his tears and said, "An aunt came over yesterday and scolded Mom, saying that if it wasn't for us, if it wasn't for my brother, my uncle wouldn't have died on the way. I kept all the news about my uncle from my mother." Yes, I was afraid that my mother would be worried, but unexpectedly my aunt said it out, and my mother was anxious and in pain, so she left without breathing."

Xiangyun cried bitterly, saying, "Why are we all so miserable? How can these things be blamed on my aunt?"

Hearing her words, Baochai shook her head and sighed, tears streaming down her face like rain.

Aunt Xue's funeral was not held due to many reasons. Mrs. Wang Ziteng was busy with Wang Ziteng's funeral and did not come. Mrs. Wang did not come because of illness. Only Baochai took care of it. Baoyu came over twice in person. After seven days, they sent the coffin together with Xue Pan's in the temple. After cooking, Baochai stayed in the house for two days before returning home.

Things have not been going well recently, and Mrs. Wang was also haggard because of the death of Prince Teng, so she didn't ask Baochai to serve her.

When Baochai replied, she breathed a sigh of relief. She was originally a smart woman, and when she followed her duties, although she didn't like Mrs. Wang's favor recently because of her natal family, she knew Mrs. Wang's heart well after all, and she only acted according to her wishes. It's harder than before. If anything else, Mrs. Wang trusts her the most.

When walking into the house, I suddenly heard a little girl talking behind the rockery, saying: "I heard that the second master Lian will take a concubine at the end of the year."

Then another little girl asked: "Who said that? The second master Lian has not yet become a filial piety."

The little girl from before said with a smile: "So I said it was the end of the year. By then, the eldest master and the second master Lian and the second master Lian will both be filial piety. Thinking about how powerful Lian's second grandma was in the past, she has to compromise now and has no objection." The second master Lian has a concubine's heart."

Baochai was startled when she heard this, and then smiled wryly.

Prince Teng is dead, and Sister Feng's status in the Rongguo Mansion is not as good as it used to be. If there was not another brother Kui, Mrs. Xing would have picked and picked her long ago. He was originally a lustful and greedy person, but he couldn't help it even in the past two years. Without Wang Ziteng's suppression, Jia Lian was still afraid that Sister Feng would fail.

Wen Xing supported Baochai, and shouted to the little girl, "What nonsense are you talking about here?"

When the two little girls heard it, they rushed over and kowtowed, trembling all over.

Baochai smiled gently, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I won't punish you, but where did you hear the news?"

The little girl who had spoken earlier felt relieved, and hurriedly said: "My old lady heard about it in the back street, and now everyone in the mansion knows about it, because the second master Lian has not yet given his filial piety, so there has not been a lively scene of drinking and singing. "

Baochai waved her hand and told them to go and play by themselves, while she went back to the room.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Baoyu cleaning out the rouge paste. Baochai couldn't help asking, "Baoyu, what are you doing?"

Hearing Baochai's voice, Baoyu didn't raise her head, and continued to work, saying, "I'm making rouge. The flowers that bloom in early spring are just when they are fragrant. When I'm done, I'll give it to my sister."

Baochai's eyes turned red, and she said, "I don't want your rouge, I just want you to study hard."

After hearing this, Baoyu raised his head, looked at Baochai with a look of disappointment in his eyes, and said, "What time is it, my sister only cares about studying and making progress, what's the use of studying and making progress? If it's not for studying And reading, but reading for the sake of fame and fortune, is nothing but a country thief and ghost, after all, it is nothing."

Baochai couldn't help feeling sore in her heart, and was about to speak, when someone said suddenly, "Tell Second Lord to go outside."

Baoyu stopped and asked, "What told me to go out?"

Ying'er came to understand, and said, "Master Feng Ziying is here to invite you."

Baoyu tidied up quickly, and rode out on horseback. Seeing Feng Ziying, he asked, "What is Shixiong looking for from me?"

Feng Ziying said with a smile: "Recently there have been many great victories in Ping'an Prefecture, and I asked you to come out for a drink. There is another thing to tell you that the king of Nan'an County will return to Beijing soon. We are all family friends. , until then we will have everything to meet."

Baoyu was stunned, sat down and drank a glass of wine, Fang asked: "Didn't you say that the king of Nan'an County was captured, how did he come back?"

Feng Ziying said with a smile: "I was captured by the Java State, but the Java State also wrote to the sage, willing to let the King of Nan'an go back to Beijing, but asked the Celestial Dynasty to help him when he was fighting for power with the King of the West. In addition, he will send envoys to Beijing to pay tribute. Marry the princess and go back."

Baoyu lost his voice and said, "Is this a peace negotiation?"

Feng Ziying nodded and smiled.

Baoyu couldn't help gnashing her teeth and said: "In a great country, how many sons and daughters are there? Don't we have no one left? How can we entrust the peace of the two countries on a woman? I have traveled thousands of miles south, and I don't know how much suffering I have experienced. A good orchid, To be sent to such a place to endure the wind and rain."

Knowing his temperament, Feng Ziying sighed, and said: "It's impossible, if the king of Nan'an County comes back safely, that's what he has to do. Besides, Java's request for peace may not be due to fear of the power of our celestial dynasty."

Baoyu said: "I don't know which princess you are asking for?"

Feng Ziying shook her head and said: "There is no princess of the same age in the dynasty, so we can only choose from among the women of the clan."

After Baoyu heard this, he stopped talking.

Feng Ziying poured him wine and said, "Don't worry, the court will naturally find a way."

Baoyu said: "I don't know who is so miserable that they will be selected to make a marriage. Instead of this, it is better for the imperial court to send people to take Java down. At that time, there will be no need for a woman to make a marriage."

Feng Ziying smiled and said: "We are not afraid of Java, but to save the King of Nan'an."

If the king of Nan'an hadn't been captured and given ten guts to Java, they wouldn't have dared to propose a marriage.

When Baoyu heard this, he was also unhappy when he was drinking, and he couldn't help sighing, and came back unhappy at night. When he went to the room to pay his respects to Mrs. Wang, he happened to meet Jia Zheng, so he had to bite the bullet and go forward to pay his respects.

Now that Ding You is at home, Jia Zheng only cares about appreciating calligraphy and painting with Qing Ke, and doesn't come out behind closed doors, but he also urges Baoyu to read books.

Jia Zheng frowned when he smelled alcohol, "Where did you go? Drunk?"

Baoyu hurriedly told Feng Ziying about it.

After listening to his words, Jia Zheng thought deeply, and said: "The news from Ping'an Prefecture is all good news. I also saw it in the residence newspaper. This time General Feng is inferior to General Zhou. No major fault, better than General Wei."

Baoyu bowed his head and said yes, thinking of Wei Yong and his son, and feeling sad for Xiangyun.

Jia Zheng sighed, and said, "I have never seen anyone comparable to General Zhou."

Mrs. Wang was unhappy when she heard this, and felt that Baoyu was more fortunate, but she didn't dare to refute Jia Zheng, so she was speechless.

After a while, Jia Zheng asked Baoyu again, "You said Java asked for peace?"

Baoyu said: "Brother Feng Shixiong said so, I think it is true."

Jia Zheng said to Mrs. Wang: "The previous Nan'an County King had an accident. Can our family go to the Nan'an King's Mansion to get annoyed?"

Mrs. Wang hurriedly said: "We are family friends, so we often see each other. Why didn't we go? You don't need to remind me, I sent someone to go. Now I don't know who the court will send to make a wedding. When the prince of Nan'an County returns to Beijing, we will go to congratulate you .”

Jia Zheng nodded and twitched his beard without saying a word.

However, Emperor Changqian felt relieved when he heard about Java’s request. As long as it wasn’t a cede of land for compensation or a bizarre request, he immediately agreed to Java’s request. Anyway, his daughter is still young, and the oldest is only ten years old. , and in order to take back Nan'an County King, he delineated Nan'an County King's sister who has not yet left the cabinet.

Concubine Nan'an naturally didn't want to give up her own daughter, so she wanted to find a adopted daughter to replace her beloved daughter and get married.

Emperor Changqian sneered when he learned about it, and said to Liansheng: "I want to save my son, but I don't want to give birth to a daughter. How can there be such a perfect thing in the world? Go and tell Princess Nan'an that the princess who is married must not lose the imperial court." Decent."

Yu Liansheng passed the word to the Prince's Mansion of Nan'an County, and said with a smile: "The saint said, the mansion must be the one to choose with your relatives."

Concubine Nan'an was too busy to agree, so she immediately ordered Julien to come and have tea.

When Yu Liansheng came out from Nan'an County Prince's Mansion, he went to Xueyan's house. On the way, he bought a lot of things, some for Xueyan, but most of them were for Brother Qi. He really loved Qi even more than Xueyan's own mother. brothers.

Xueyan couldn't help sighing when he heard that the country of Java had asked for a marriage.

Concubine Nan'an thought about it, and suddenly saw Jia's family coming to comfort Nan'an County King when something happened. It seemed that there was another girl waiting for her in the boudoir. She had seen it before and she was very good. Went to Rongguo Mansion.

Concubine Nan'an came over, and Mrs. Xing hurriedly took Sister Feng to receive her.

Mrs. Xing was originally from a poor family, and her manner of speaking was not good, only Sister Feng was good at dancing with her sleeves, and Princess Nan'an couldn't stop laughing when she said that, "Why don't you see your second wife?"

Mrs. Xing was startled when she heard this, and her heart was inevitably a little sour.

However, Sister Feng suddenly remembered the matter of Nan'an County King. When she heard that the princess of Nan'an Prince's Mansion was going to get married, she unconsciously restrained the smile on her face. I live in the east courtyard, I didn't come here because I didn't know the concubine was coming, if I knew, I would welcome the concubine at the second gate."

Concubine Nan'an smiled and said, "Please come and see me."

When she was young, Mrs. Wang dressed up and came over. After paying her respects, Concubine Nan'an went straight to the point and said: "I want to recognize the third girl of your family as my daughter. I wonder if the second wife is willing?"

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang immediately understood the heart of Concubine Nan'an, and she agreed in her heart, but thinking about Jia Zheng, she hurriedly said: "This matter must be decided by our master." Although Mrs. Wang is a concubine, she can't make the decision by herself. Otherwise, if Tanchun married and got married, Jia Zheng would definitely say that she was unkind.

Concubine Nan'an understood with a smile, and said with a smile: "Then send someone to ask, I really like the third daughter of your family, and no one else can look down on you."

Mrs. Wang said: "I will go there in person, please wait for the concubine."

Concubine Nan'an nodded and watched Mrs. Wang go out.

Jia Zheng was appreciating ancient paintings with the Qing guests in two small study rooms newly opened in the outer courtyard. When they heard that Mrs. Wang was coming, the Qing guests avoided them and said goodbye. Jia Zheng sent them out. : "Is there anything worth coming here in person?"

Mrs. Wang said in a low voice: "The Concubine Nan'an has come, she said she likes the third girl of our family, and wants to recognize her as her daughter."

Jia Zheng was surprised and said, "Why do you recognize the third girl so well?"

Mrs. Wang said: "Concubine Nan'an said she likes Sanyatou, I thought that if Sanyatou won the favor of Concubine Nanan, it would be a blessing for Sanyatou, and she would be the princess in the past. It's just that I don't want to make decisions on my own, so I came to ask the master I mean." Now that Yuanchun is dead, Wang Ziteng is dead, the Xue family is defeated, the Zhen family and the Rong family are all in ruins, Mrs. Wang feels the difficulties in the mansion and has to rely on the Nan'an palace.

Jia Zheng pondered for a moment, then said, "You are Sanyatou's aunt, you are the one who decides."

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "Since this is the case, I will accept Nan'an Concubine. At any rate, it is for Sanya's sake. Besides, it is beneficial and harmless to the master to make friends with the Nan'an palace. If the master pays filial piety at the end of the year, if there are people on it, Then the official can be restored to his original post, so there is no need to waste time."

Back in the main hall of Rongguo Mansion, Concubine Nan'an asked earnestly: "How is it? Can the government agree?"

Seeing Mrs. Wang approaching with a happy face, Sister Feng shuddered in her heart. Obviously, Jia Zheng agreed. Knowing that Concubine Nan'an had no good intentions in accepting her righteous daughter, Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang still agreed. How could they not do it for Tanchun? Sigh?

Sure enough, Mrs. Wang said: "Thanks to Concubine Meng for thinking of Sanya, our master has no objection."

Grand Concubine Nan'an was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Since that's the case, let's invite the third girl."

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang immediately ordered Zhou Rui's family to invite Tanchun.