[Red Mansions] Lord Hou's daily routine

Mrs. Zheng drank tea and remained silent for a while, then closed her eyes and said, "I can't let others out of the limelight. Nowadays, the reputation of talented women in the capital is becoming more and more popular, but which girl was not raised in a deep boudoir to study and grow up?" What about the girl from a small family? If her parents don’t know a big character, her own girl will naturally be unable to read or write. But any girl who comes from a wealthy family can’t write poems and Fu, but it’s up to everyone It's human level."

"First there was Lintai Anthology, and then there was Begonia Poetry Anthology. There are many famous people, but there is no Miss Lin who is so famous. Everyone only knows that she has a deep relationship with Lin Ruhai and her father and daughter, and knows that her father and daughter are both talented and famous. But who knew that this girl was sent to the Rongguo Mansion since she was a child, and she lived, lived, and lived with Baoyu? The two of them got along like enemies, getting better and getting annoyed for a while. This childhood love, It should also be brought out and said. Otherwise, everyone would think that Miss Lin, who is so talented, is really a fairy who does not eat fireworks!"

The collection of Begonia's poems was led by Concubine Xian.Concubine Xian is the glory for Zhanlintai, but she really wants to show off Tanchun and Xue Baochai through Lintai.It's a pity that things backfired, Tanchun and Xue Baochai's reputation in the capital was never as good as that of Lin Daiyu.

Concubine Yu has her own fans among the female family members in the capital, and many female family members of civil servants are close to her. Also get close to these people.

Coupled with the new military generals headed by Lin Honglin Jian in the court and the women's families and families behind them, these people are obviously in opposition to the four kings and eight princes and their attached forces.

In the palace, Concubine Yu Gui has supporters, even if Concubine Xian is not favored, but since she became pregnant again and the Jia family's limelight has passed, she also has fans by her side.

Nowadays, for the families of the Four Kings and Eight Dukes, the rumors are very tight, and Emperor Chengsheng's intention to suppress them can be said to be very clear. In this way, even if the concubine Shen and the others are not favored, the support from these families will naturally be Not less.Even if the Jia family fails, there are other families that will support Concubine Xian.

Concubine Xian is about to give birth in the next month. Mother Jia entrusted Mrs. Zheng to secretly take people to visit Concubine Xian in the palace, and let the imperial physicians who are acquainted in the palace see Concubine Xian's fetus. Concubine Xian is acidophilic, and the imperial physician in the palace I read it and said that Concubine Xian is a male fetus.Although Emperor Chengsheng already has several princes, and there are more than a dozen adult princes, even if the concubine Xian gets a boy, it is impossible to surpass the princes in front, but everyone in the Zheng family of Jiamu still values ​​​​the concubine's belly. Little Prince's.

In order to help the virtuous concubine, and also to suppress the arrogance of the civil servants, Zheng planned to find someone to spread the news about Lin Daiyu's past in the Rongguo Mansion.It takes some time to establish the reputation of a talented woman, but if you want to break it, you only need a few words.

In fact, Mrs. Zheng had this idea long ago, but she never put it into action.In her heart, she always thought that Lin Daiyu was the granddaughter of Jia Mu, and Jia's mansion was a family friend with the Prince's Mansion of Beijing County. People, coming and going, Mrs. Zheng is the same as Concubine Nan'an, she really likes this clever little girl in her heart.

If it wasn't for Shui Rong's long-standing wife and Mother Jia's reluctance to let Lin Daiyu marry out, let alone make Lin Daiyu a young girl, Zheng would have stopped thinking about it.Jia's mansion has some friendship with the four county prince's mansions, and the concubines also like Lin Daiyu very much, and there are children of the right age in their mansion who can marry Lin Daiyu, but they all know Jia's mother's persistent thoughts.

Mrs. Zheng looked at Shui Rong, her eyes slowly passed over her elegant and gentle son, and said in a low voice: "I know, you have also talked about her with Baoyu in private on weekdays. I praise her for her outstanding talent and appearance, but this time You can't care about these anymore. You rested your mind on Baoyu, and you made a promise to the Lin family boy, but now you are being bullied, you have to keep a low profile, you have to plan, and I will not stop you. But here, I also have my own things to do here. You don't have to interfere, anyway, it's enough that I don't hinder your things."

Shui Rong said: "Mother acts cautiously, and my son is not worried. What's more, my son only promised not to spread Miss Lin's poems in front of Lin Jian at that time. Now that they have published Lintai Collection by themselves, my son's promise has been fulfilled, and the rest The matter is not within the son's guarantee."

The inner curtain has its own rules, and when there are many things that men outside are inconvenient or unable to do or have never thought of, the female relatives of the inner curtain will come forward to do some things.Especially when it comes to conflicts of interests, men are fighting against each other in the court, but in the inner house, there are actually undercurrents surging.

Shui Rong had indeed admired Lin Daiyu's talent and appearance, but that was all in the past. When Shui Rong handed Lin Daiyu's poems to Lin Jian, he had already let go of all these thoughts.

Now he just feels sorry.It's a pity that Lin Daiyu is engaged to Lin Jian. It's a pity that Lin Daiyu, such a clever and intelligent girl, wants to be tied to the Lin family, and has embarked on a bloody road since then.

After Lin Jian rested in the mansion for two days, he entered the palace to thank Emperor Chengsheng.

Lin Jian thanked Emperor Chengsheng, and Emperor Chengsheng called out with a smile, but Lin Jian didn't get up, but still knelt down, but respectfully knelt down three times and kowtowed nine times to Emperor Chengsheng.

Emperor Chengsheng saw it, and after he finished saluting, he smiled and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I apologize to the Holy One."

Lin Jiandao, "I didn't speak clearly with the Holy Majesty in advance, I made a plan without authorization, plotted against the Holy Majesty in private, and then spoke against the Holy Majesty. Although there was a reason for this, I still violated my duty. This is my fault. Please punish the Holy Majesty." .”

Emperor Chengsheng smiled when he heard the words: "This time, he admitted his mistake quite quickly. It's also coincidental that he made an excuse. It can be seen that he really knows that he is wrong."

"But you didn't back down beforehand, and you sincerely admit your mistakes afterwards, it doesn't help the matter anymore."

Emperor Chengsheng seemed to be in a good mood, teased Lin Jian a few words, and called Lin Jian up with a smile, "I know in my heart, you are not confused, even if I punish you, the next time you encounter such a thing, you will still be like this, neither Take this as a warning, I am too lazy to spend this effort to rape you."

After Chengsheng Emperor said, he smiled unintentionally, "However, I still have something to tell you. The prince told me that you always know how to measure. Although you don't follow the rules, you also know what to do and what not to do." Yes, I know you are like this, so I won't say much, but one thing, if one day you really get into trouble, I will drive you back to southern Anhui to lead the army, and you will not be allowed to enter Beijing again!"

Lin Jian laughed when he heard this, kowtowed to Emperor Chengsheng before getting up: "I know that the Holy One is still reluctant to return to southern Anhui."

Emperor Chengsheng ignored him lazily, did not reply to this question, and only pondered for a moment before saying: "I dismissed your position, which is also a punishment. But asking you to go back is not in accordance with the rules. I can't play favoritism and think twice. , I think it is suitable for you to lead troops. The crown prince recommends you to take over the post of commander of the Gyeonggi garrison battalion. I think it is suitable. Previously, Shui Rong was in the post, but he did a good job, but I can't ask him to do it anymore. After a while On this day, the imperial decree has arrived at your house, so go and take office again."

Emperor Chengsheng didn't wait for Lin Jian to thank him, and said, "I have another errand, which I have to give to you in advance. Every June, there is a mule and horse meeting in Mount Wutai. The Buddhist meeting is held through the trade of mules, horses and livestock. At that time, monks from all over the world will gather in Wutai Mountain to do ashram, chant scriptures, and give lectures. Since the Queen Mother went to Wutai Mountain ten years ago to serve the Buddha, the lecture was presided over by the Queen Mother."

"The empress dowager returned to Beijing this year, but she was thinking about the lecture on Wutai Mountain. Last year, the empress dowager had an agreement with the abbot of Qingliang Temple in Wutai mountain. This year, the empress dowager will give a lecture in front of the monks, so the lecture was simply moved to the capital. Middle. At that time, the mule and horse meeting in Wutai Mountain will be held as usual, and then the monks will come to the capital to participate in the lecture. At that time, there will be many people in the capital. I will entrust you with the matter of public security at the time."

"The crown prince wants to accompany me to deal with government affairs. I don't have time to deal with this matter. I will ask Duan Wang to accompany you. If you have anything to discuss, you can discuss it together. The empress dowager attaches great importance to this lecture, and the preparations were made two months in advance. You are also working on it." We can discuss it carefully, and it will be safer by then."

Lin Jian complied, and then asked Emperor Chengsheng: "My lord, the minister and King Duan are working together on this matter. Does King Duan listen to the minister, or does the minister listen to King Duan?"

Emperor Chengsheng looked at Lin Jian for a moment, and said meaningfully: "You all listen to the Queen Mother."

Lin Jian understood it, and said something, and the minister knew it.Then Emperor Chengsheng instructed him a few more words, then waved Lin Jian back.

Lin Jian left the Hall of Qinzheng and met a few ministers outside who were waiting to meet Emperor Chengsheng.Now Lin Jian's reputation outside is not bad, but it's not good either, but it's not like everyone avoids him like a snake and pretends not to see him.

Lin Hong is now living in the General's Mansion, and the Lin family has returned to the court. In addition to the previous incidents, the Lin family has the upper hand. Although Lin Jian is still in the state of dismissal, but judging by Emperor Chengsheng's attitude towards Lin Jian, it can be seen that Lin Jian has recovered. The day is not far away.

The ministers knew this well in their hearts. When they saw Lin Jian coming out, they met each other and exchanged pleasantries with Lin Jian. In other words, he didn't leave until Deping came out to invite people in, and Lin Jian watched all the ministers go in.

The weather was hot, Lin Jian didn't take a sedan chair or a car, he came alone on horseback, and on the return journey, he rode back on his black horse in front of the palace gate as usual.

As soon as he arrived at the General's Mansion, before he had time to get off his horse, a few people came out in a hurry, and they seemed to be in a hurry to go out. As soon as he came out of the mansion and saw Lin Jian, they rushed up to greet him.

"Master, something happened!"