The Lady of the Red Chamber

Lin Shi has always been gentle and gentle, and does not easily form bonds with others, but she has never been a good-natured person who can be manipulated by others.

Now that the Rongguo Mansion is being bullied, Mrs. Lin was not to be outdone, and handed over the sign the next day, and went into the palace with Madam Zhang to meet Concubine Hui.

At night, Concubine Chen Yi carefully traced her eyebrows and lips in front of the Linghua mirror, picked and picked in the sandalwood box with her fingers painted in bright red danko, and finally took out the most common plain silver hairpin, compared them, It was inserted obliquely into his black cloud bun.

Shuangxue gently combed Concubine Chen Yi's hair with a jade comb, looked at the Linghua mirror and praised: "Your Majesty is really beautiful, she is only equipped with an ordinary silver hairpin, and she is so extraordinary, no wonder Your Majesty has been so beautiful for so many years." He has always favored our Ninghe Palace."

Concubine Chen Yi raised her chin slightly, raised her hand to caress the silver hairpin on her temples, and raised the corners of her lips in front of herself in the mirror.

When the imperial chariot of Mingxi Emperor Situ Zhao arrived, Concubine Yi was already standing in the courtyard of Ninghe Palace in a plain dress, holding an octagonal palace lantern, and greeted Situ Zhao who walked in: "The concubine has seen the emperor. .”

Situ Zhao looked at the bright and docile Concubine Yi behind the lamp, his heart moved, and he stepped forward to help her up: "My concubine, hurry up and forgive me." After saying that, he took Chen Yifei's hand and walked into the bedroom together.

Concubine Yi is already old, but she still looks like a [-]-year-old girl.

As soon as Emperor Mingxi raised his head, he saw a silver hairpin pinned to Concubine Yi's hair. With a move in his eyes, he stretched out his hand and gently touched Concubine Yi's bun: "I didn't expect this hairpin, my concubine still remembers it."

Concubine Yi smiled, and sat down next to Emperor Mingxi, as if she had thought of something, her cheeks were a little blushing: "This is the first gift His Majesty gave to my concubine back then, it is so precious, how dare I forget it?"

When Concubine Yi first entered the Prince's Mansion, she was very popular with Emperor Ming Xi who was not yet the emperor.

Because Concubine Yi was born in a family of merchants, Concubine Yi could not wear silver ornaments, so Emperor Ming Xi quietly gave her a plain silver hairpin to show his love for her.Even after ascension to the throne, he vigorously promoted Yifei's mother's family, and devoted himself to turning the Chen Mansion in Yangzhou from a family of merchants into a family of officials and eunuchs.

It's a pity that Concubine Yi has always been disciplined.

When the Chen family was still a businessman, this hairpin was carefully kept by Concubine Yi, and she was never willing to wear it to show others.Later, when the court was changed, Emperor Mingxi already had more young and beautiful concubines, and Concubine Yi was not easy to wear, which only added to the sadness.

Emperor Mingxi held Concubine Yi's snow-white catkin, as if he was nostalgic for the beautiful and young time with Concubine Yi, and said with a smile: "You have always followed the rules, and I have never seen you since I gave you this hairpin. Wear it. This is my harem, you should be more casual, who dares to accuse you?"

Concubine Yi lowered her head and smiled, stretched out her hand to gently press the acupuncture points on Emperor Mingxi's hand to relieve his fatigue from the day: "Your Majesty, the rules of the ancestors cannot be broken, how can a concubine trap His Majesty in the world because of her own selfishness?" What about the dilemma?"

What Emperor Mingxi liked was Concubine Yi's gentle and sensible nature, and she sighed, patted Concubine Yi's hand and said with emotion: "It's Youwei who knows me best. Speaking of which, if everyone in the palace could be like you That way, I won't be so worried."

Concubine Yi covered her mouth and smiled, looking at Emperor Ming Xi's face, she seemed to mention it casually: "Speaking of which, this concubine heard something interesting today, I wonder if Your Majesty knows?"

"Oh?" Seeing Concubine Yi's mysterious and playful appearance suddenly, Emperor Mingxi became interested: "What's the matter, concubine Ai might as well say something, so I can follow along with Lele."

"Today, the second wife of the Yun family came to visit her sister in the palace, and talked about the fact that Rongxi Hall, the main courtyard of the Rongguo Mansion, is actually for the second wife who has no successor to live in, but the serious heir has been driven to the stable. Now people People jokingly call Lord Jia of the Rongguo Mansion the General of the Stables. Your Majesty, are you happy to talk about this?"

Emperor Mingxi's eyes turned cold.

He has also heard a little about Rongguo Mansion.But after all, these meritorious families also made contributions to Daqing when the country was founded, and Jia She voluntarily gave up the Rongxi Hall, so he just laughed it off.

He didn't expect Jia Zheng to be so bold that he just occupied the Rongxi Hall and drove his elder brother to the stable.

Concubine Yi didn't seem to feel Emperor Mingxi's anger, and she was still talking happily, her eyes seemed to be bright: "Speaking of which, that old Mrs. Shi is really biased, and she insisted on using filial piety to force Lord Jia Let alone the Rongxi Hall. According to Mrs. Yun, this old Mrs. Shi is very fond of the second room. No matter what, she will be close to the second son first, and even the grandchildren will pamper the second room. .This big house, living in Rongguo Mansion is aggrieved and useless. After hearing this, my concubine is really worthless for Lord Jia."

Emperor Ming Xi, who was already dissatisfied, was even more furious when he heard this statement.

Neglecting another son because of partiality.

Those who were forgotten by Emperor Mingxi gradually became clear because of Concubine Yi's words, and those things that Emperor Mingxi deliberately concealed in the past were gradually remembered by Concubine Yi because of Concubine Yi's telling.

Seeing that her goal was achieved, Concubine Yi raised her eyebrows indistinctly.Seeing Emperor Mingxi's complexion getting darker, he stopped the topic in time: "Your Majesty, it's getting late, and you have to go to court early tomorrow, so my concubine will serve you to bed."

Emperor Mingxi suddenly thought about the past, feeling unhappy, and wanted to take his anger on Concubine Yi.But after reacting, seeing Concubine Yi still sitting gently and softly, her beautiful eyebrows were coated with a layer of gentleness because of humility and obedience, her mood calmed down, and she said with emotion: "Youwei, you are the most sensible."

Concubine Yi has always been the most disciplined. In the past, she even refused to bring the silver hairpin she rewarded, for fear of implicating herself in the responsibility of the censor.Hearing this kind of non-discrimination of superiority and inferiority, he was naturally curious and said a few words.

Concubine Yi still had a perfect smile, which was cultivated in the palace for 20 years, and it was not bad: "Does Your Majesty not like concubines like this?"

Emperor Mingxi held Concubine Yi's hand, squeezed it, felt the softness in her hand, and was a little bit distracted: "I'm really happy. Speaking of eleven is also a peace of mind. I see you all day long in Lao Liu's mansion. Studying properly, the Taifu was praising Shi Shi's knowledge a few days ago. He is worthy of my son, but it is different."

Concubine Yi smiled, and flattered her calmly: "This is naturally taught by Your Majesty. I still remember that Your Majesty once said that when you were young, you were like eleven, lingering in the study room every day, even The empress dowager is full of praise."

The speaker has the heart, and the listener has the heart.

When Emperor Ming Xi heard the word Empress Dowager, he bent his fingers imperceptibly, and his brows twisted unnaturally.Concubine Chen Yi lowered her eyes, quietly massaged the acupoints for Emperor Ming Xi, and smiled imperceptibly, hiding her achievements and fame.

The Rongguo Mansion was full of music and laughter all day long.

Jia Mu always likes to be lively, and she often keeps her daughters by her side, playing and laughing with her.

The high walls of the Zhumen blocked all suffering and storms, and paradoxically protected this piece of pure land on earth.

Jia Baoyu was tired in Jia Mu's arms, and asked Jia Mu with some displeasure: "Old ancestor, why didn't Sister Bao come?"

Mother Jia patted Baoyu's head with a smile, and said lovingly, "Your elder sister Bao is ill and won't be able to get up today. Don't follow her to see it, or you won't get well after you get sick."

Mrs. Xing sat at the bottom, and when she heard this, she sneered in her heart: What's wrong, it's just that she's too ashamed to see anyone, right?In the past, she praised Miss Bao so much, but now she doesn't even let Baoyu see her.Aren't you just worried about offending Miss Yunda?

After all, Lin Daiyu is a kind person. After listening to Jiamu's words, although she didn't know whether it was true or not, she took Yingchun's hand and whispered: "Second sister, let's go to Lixiangyuan to explore treasures with my third sister, fourth sister, and girl Yun. Sister."

Yingchun glanced at Shi Xiangyun, who was out of his mind, and sneered slightly: "You think well, but I don't know if Bao girl and Yun girl will accept your love."

While talking, Grandma Jia's confidant Nanny Lai ran in in a hurry, panting: "Old lady, ladies and grandmas, people from outside just came in to report that the eunuch of Liugongdu, Mr. Xia, has come to issue an order." Eunuch Xia said that the saint specially ordered the old lady and his wife to go to the middle gate to kneel down to meet him."

All of a sudden, everyone in the hall panicked.Wang Xifeng even stood up in a "huh—" and asked sharply, "What did you say?"

Nanny Lai shook her head, with panic on her face: "The old slave doesn't know, the masters only said to let the old ladies and ladies go quickly."

The Jia Mansion has not received the imperial edict for many years, and no one has reported this in advance.Jia Mu and the two wives of Xing Wang hurriedly put on their makeup and went to the middle gate quickly under the service of the maid.

The rest of the people were waiting in the backyard, and the sisters even held hands and snuggled together, panicking.

Eunuch Xia stood on the steps of the middle gate, watched the crowd arrive, and opened the bright yellow imperial decree with a smile: "Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the decree said: First-class general Jia Amnesty, after Rong Guogong Jia Yuan, the beginning of the scriptures For three generations, filial piety is not lacking, loyalty is devoted and hard work, and my heart is very comforted. However, his younger brother Jia Zheng is not fraternal to his elder brother, does not admire the shadow of his ancestors, and lives in the main courtyard of the title of five ranks. Immediately move away from Rongxi Hall, thinking of his father's good deeds and dedication, and because of his sympathy for his predecessors, he will not be dismissed from his post. I respect this."

Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang knelt below.

Listening to Xia Shouzhong's elongated voice, he finished the edict in a cadence, and his face was as pale as if he had been struck by lightning.

But after all, he still remembered that this was an imperial decree, so he managed not to lose his composure in front of Eunuch Xia.

Jia Zheng's pupils widened suddenly, even so, under Xia Shouzhong's smiling gaze, he still stretched out his hand tremblingly: "Minister, leader, thank you."

Xia Shouzhong handed over the imperial decree to Jia Zheng with satisfaction, and bowed his hands to Jia Amnesty: "Master, congratulations."

Jia Amnesty hastily backed down, not even daring to say anything, and stuffed another thick purse into Xia Shouzhong's hands: "Grandpa Xia traveled all the way, thinking carefully, it's not respectful. Father-in-law, come in and have a cup of tea."

Xia Shouzhong didn't refuse either, he just put his purse into his sleeve, and said repeatedly: "It's easy, it's easy. There's no need for tea, our family has to return to the palace, so we won't stay any longer. Second master, please wait soon." Move out of Rongxi Hall quickly."

When Xia Shouzhong and the group of eunuchs disappeared, Mrs. Xing got up first, moved aside with an unconcealable smile, and wanted to help Jiamu: "Old ancestor, get up quickly."

Mother Jia leaned on crutches, and was supported by Mrs. Xing and Yuanyang together. After all, she had experienced strong winds and waves, and she quickly calmed down.

It's just that she really couldn't understand, after so many years, why did the emperor suddenly make such a decree.

Mrs. Xing guessed a thing or two, and she couldn't help but sigh with emotion that the Zhen Guohou's mansion was ruthless.But of course she wouldn't say it, she just supported Mother Jia, looked at Mrs. Wang who was still kneeling on the ground, and said gloatingly, "Sister and sister, what are you still kneeling for? Eunuch Xia has already left."

Mrs. Wang had already fallen into her own chaos after hearing the will.

Hearing Mrs. Xing's voice suddenly, as if struck by lightning, looking at Jia Zheng in front of him, he stood up like a madman and rushed towards Jia Zheng's direction, trying to snatch the imperial edict from Jia Zheng's hand.

Jia Zheng was shocked, pushed it away, and shouted sharply: "What are you doing? The imperial decree can be touched casually?"

Mrs. Wang was pushed and staggered a few steps, but she was in a daze at this moment, she couldn't hear what Jia Zheng was saying, she just kept chanting: "I don't believe it, I don't believe it..."

After speaking, he wanted to step forward to snatch it again.

Jia Zheng pointed at Mrs. Wang, and mercilessly ordered the women who followed Jia's mother and waited behind: "Are they all dead? Hurry up and drag the wife down."

Looking at the farce in front of her, Mother Jia closed her eyes, leaned on her crutches and slammed the ground a few times: "Enough, Mrs. Wang, don't you think you don't have enough embarrassment?"

Hearing Jia Mu's voice, Mrs. Wang finally recovered.Looking at the mother-in-law in front of her and the smug sister-in-law standing beside her, Mrs. Wang finally realized that this was not a dream, she couldn't bear it, she rolled her eyes, and passed out straight up.