The Lady of the Red Chamber

Mrs. Wang was unwilling to see Jia's mother speak so harshly, but she didn't dare to refute, so she could only back down firmly.

Back in the room, Mrs. Wang sat on the couch, thinking about Mrs. Xing's mocking appearance this morning, and then thinking about the overt and covert ridicule of those noble ladies when they went out to attend banquets in other houses these days.Mrs. Wang's rosary turned faster and faster, and finally tore the precious nanmu bead violently.

Jin Chuan'er stood in the room, seeing Mrs. Wang so angry, she dared not answer, but offered a cup of tea tremblingly.

Mrs. Wang took it, took a sip, still felt that she couldn't suppress the anger in her heart, raised her hand, and threw the teacup to the ground hard.

When Zhou Rui's family came in and saw this scene, their hearts skipped a beat.

Since Mrs. Wang married into the Rongguo Mansion, gave birth to a child, and gradually grasped the power of the inner court, she has rarely been so angry.

Not to mention that after Jia Zhu's death, Mrs. Wang ate fast and recited Buddha's name every day, regardless of worldly affairs.

But ever since the eldest son became more and more proud in this mansion, Mrs. Wang's mood was not going well day by day.

This smashing of cups and cups has never happened before, and now it has become a common occurrence.Only those servants who have suffered from them are terrified every day, for fear that Mrs. Wang will take revenge on them if something goes wrong.

Zhou Rui's family still had some face in front of Mrs. Wang. After winking to Jin Chuan'er to pack up and leave, he walked to Mrs. Wang's side and called softly, "Second wife."

Seeing that Zhou Rui's family was coming, Wang Fure responded wearily, and the closer he held his hand, the palm of his well-maintained hand was pinched with blood marks in the shape of several months' teeth.

Zhou Rui's family knew at a glance that this must have been wronged by the old lady, and also knew that Mrs. Wang could not accept anyone's persuasion, so she could only follow Mrs. Wang's heart and say: "Madam, why bother with yourself. Now that the new emperor is enthroned , our eldest aunt has also become the empress of the palace, and in the future she will certainly bring her endless glory and wealth. If you are like this, even if the eldest aunt sees her, she will feel distressed."

Mrs. Wang sneered, quite unrestrained: "What kind of empress in the palace? Now the old man in the residence, only got a promise from my Yuanchun, and I still live in the Queen's Fengning Palace, watching the emperor every day Love, I agreed with deep affection. The big house is doing well now, day after day it is secretly pointed out that my Yuanchun is not blessed. Their Spring Festival is blessed, do you want to be that high-ranking empress in the future?"

The face of Zhou Rui's family was so bluffed that they hurriedly stepped forward and covered Mrs. Wang's mouth disrespectfully: "Madam, you can't talk nonsense. If people listen to it, it will be a serious crime to lose your head."

Mrs. Wang was just depressed for a while, and after realizing what she said, she panicked.

Taking a deep breath, Mrs. Wang looked at Zhou Rui's family and tilted her head slightly.

Knowing Zhou Rui's family, he walked to the door lightly and opened it.Stretched out his head to look around a few times.After confirming that there was no one there, he closed the door again, stepped back, and shook his head slightly.

Only then did Mrs. Wang feel relieved.

Zhou Rui's family stood beside Mrs. Wang, and said earnestly: "Madam, why do you have to compete with the eldest wife for this moment. Our great aunt was born on such a good day, so it is a great fortune. Now it is just a temporary difficulty. As long as After passing this hurdle, are you still afraid that your aunt will not be able to bring you this supreme glory in the future? Now that you are impatient, you just let Dafang see our jokes for no reason."

Every word and every word of Zhou Rui's family spoke in Mrs. Wang's heart.Hearing Zhou Rui's family's flattery, she thought that her sister Yuan was also ordered by a master, saying that it was an indescribable fate.The depression of these days is gradually dissipating.

Zhou Rui's family saw that Mrs. Wang was no longer so angry, thought about it, and laughed together: "The most urgent thing for my wife now is to get in touch with my aunt. Only if I know what my aunt is thinking, and what is thinking in your majesty's heart." What, we can prescribe the right medicine and get the favor of my aunt. This is the truth."

Mrs. Wang was quite moved when she heard that, but she hesitated when she thought of what Jia Mu said: "The old ancestor warned me just now, saying that I am not allowed to continue to interfere with Sister Yuan's affairs. If I rashly, it would be bad for my old ancestor. , isn't this..."

Zhou Rui's family watched Mrs. Wang's expression carefully, and knew that she didn't really take what Jia Mu said very much to heart, but she was just used to being a little girl for many years, so she was hesitant.

Thinking that if Yuan Chun gets well, Mrs. Wang will also be grateful for her persuasion today, so she became ruthless and said: "Ma'am, are you thinking about the left? You are the mother of the eldest aunt, and there is no one who does not think about her. Mrs. After all, the wife is separated by one floor, and the Yingchun girl over there is also the granddaughter of the old lady. The old lady can't take care of so many granddaughters. How can there be such a troublesome lady like you?"

Mrs. Wang's wavering heart finally made up her mind under Zhou Rui's family's persuasion.

The expression on her face changed several times, Mrs. Wang tightened her cheeks, and finally said: "It just so happened that I accidentally learned a shocking secret about Dongfu not long ago. According to the rules, on the seventh day of the new year, the family members of Jiaofang can Please wait upon entering the palace. Looking back, I will see how Sister Yuan talks about it."

The shocking secret Mrs. Wang mentioned is naturally Qin Keqing's background.

Speaking of which, Mrs. Wang was so shocked when she first heard about this.

At that time, the dispute between the princes was not yet clear, and behind the second prince stood the four major families, the Jiangnan Zhen family, and many courtiers supported them.After all, Mrs. Wang was afraid in her heart, so she quietly suppressed this matter in her heart.

Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, although His Majesty has not exterminated the second prince's offspring, but as the saying goes, a phoenix is ​​not as good as a chicken.Not to mention, how many emperors throughout the ages avoided verbal criticism from literati for the sake of their own reputation.

No matter how glorious the second prince was before, this court has changed the world after all.Mrs. Wang thought about it for a while, and thought she had figured out the new emperor's mind, so she quietly sent a message to her confidant in the East Mansion, asking him to study Qin Keqing secretly, and at the same time, she was also looking forward to entering the palace soon, so that she could be with him. Together in Yuanchun.

Coincidentally, Yuanchun now lives in Empress Meng's Fengning Palace. Although His Majesty has never set foot in her courtyard, Baoqin still gets along with the low-level sweeping maids in the Queen's Palace.

After going back and forth, I also heard a lot of news.

On this day, Yuan Chun was reclining on the couch reading a book, when Baoqin came in hurriedly, blessed her by her side: "I have seen the master."

Yuan Chun was being ridiculed openly and secretly by the people in the palace because of his low status, it was a bad time.Seeing Baoqin so mysterious, even if he was a little interested, he said impatiently: "What's the matter?"

Baoqin went to the door again, after making sure that there was no one outside, he closed the door, returned to Yuan Chun's side, and said mysteriously: "Master, today this servant has inquired about a big secret."

Yuan Chun lazily flipped through the scroll in his hand, his brows and eyes were tired: "What big secret?"

Seeing that Yuanchun was so careless, he held the piano a little anxiously, leaned beside Jia Yuanchun and said, "It's about Prince Yizhong."

"Prince Yizhong?" Jia Yuanchun sat up straight, put the book on the small table beside him, rubbed his temples, and said a little tiredly: "Their mansion is like that, what big secret can there be? Now it is better to worry about our situation. Our Rongguo Mansion used to stand on the side of His Royal Highness the Second Prince. Now that His Majesty is on the throne, he must be liquidated. It seems that it is not a big deal at present, but it is related to me. Instead of prying into other people's family affairs, we should It is only reasonable to think about how to win back His Majesty's favor."

Seeing Yuan Chun's sleepiness while holding the piano, he said anxiously: "Master, this incident that this servant has inquired about may be a good opportunity for us to turn around. The servant heard..."

Baoqin paused for a while, and continued: "...His Royal Highness, the second prince, there is a princess who lives outside."

Jia Yuanchun raised his head and sat up straight suddenly: "What did you say? Is this true?"

"It's absolutely true." Baoqin affirmed: "This is what I heard from the second-class maid Manao who is next to the empress. This manao is a sworn sister with the maid Feicui who is next to the empress Dowager Zhen in Yiqing Palace. According to Manao , Now the Empress Dowager Zhen only knows that His Royal Highness the Second Prince has hidden such a hidden gem, but she doesn't know where the little princess is. Wouldn't it be a great achievement if this matter was reported? Empress Are you still worried about not getting His Majesty's respect?"

Yuan Chun held the hand holding the piano, his eyes became brighter and his breathing became more and more urgent.After a long time, she calmed down her excited heart, and asked tremblingly: "Does anyone else know about this?"

Baoqin shook her head: "Master, don't worry. The relationship between the slave and the agate is very good, and she has been arranged for her long ago, so that she should not speak out. Now in this palace, we are the only ones who know."

Jia Yuanchun let go of the hand holding the piano, crying and laughing.After a long time, Yuan Chun personally took off a bluish-green bracelet from his hand, and handed it to Baoqin: "Give this to Agate, and ask her to keep an eye on it for us."

Baoqin took it: "Master, don't worry, slaves will save it."

Baoqin saw that Yuanchun didn't express anything, didn't even ask anyone to fetch water to take a bath, change clothes and comb their hair, he was a little puzzled: "Master, don't you want to see Your Majesty?"

Yuan Chun shook his head, supported his head and thought for a while, smiled, squinted his eyes and said, "It's not time yet. My mother will enter the palace on the seventh day of the new year. I will ask her to help find out the whereabouts of this little princess. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds to report to His Majesty together?"

Seeing that Yuan Chun had his own ideas, Baoqin felt that he was too rough, so he lowered his head and said flatteringly, "Master is still thoughtful."

Yuan Chun glanced at Baoqin, didn't speak, but closed his eyes again, with a complacent look, he didn't know what he was thinking.

Under the eager anticipation of Mrs. Wang and Jia Yuanchun, the days finally came late amidst fireworks and firecrackers, congratulations and ancestor worship.

Because Jia Yuanchun's rank is too low, according to the regulations of the country, only the mother-in-law is eligible to enter the palace on the seventh day of the promised level. Greetings to all the empresses.So on this day, Mother Jia was still playing with her grandchildren in the mansion, but Mrs. Wang put on her imperial make-up early in the morning, and stood outside the gate of the imperial city with a group of imperial wives, waiting for the queen to call.

After much tossing, the mother and daughter finally met.

As soon as Mrs. Wang sat down, Jia Yuanchun first inquired carefully about the situation at home, and then asked about Baoyu's recent situation.

After learning that everything at home was safe, Yuan Chun breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Madam still needs to pay more attention. Between siblings, mutual support is the right way. Now that my daughter is not doing well in the palace, she can only rely on I am afraid that Baoyu, the younger brother of the direct relative, has some hope."

While talking, Jia Yuanchun began to cry.

Seeing Yuan Chun like this, Mrs. Wang's heart was pierced like a knife, she held Yuan Chun's hand and cried bitterly.

After the mother and daughter finished complaining about the pain of separation, Jia Yuanchun wiped his tears with a handkerchief, and said, "Madam, don't worry too much, it's just my daughter's life. Speaking of which, my daughter has something to ask her mother, and she still hopes A mother must fulfill her daughter."

Mrs. Wang always thought that Yuan Chun had suffered too much, and the Bisheng Mansion did not do anything for Yuan Chun.Now Yuanchun rarely asks for something, so there is nothing wrong with it, he said repeatedly: "My son, just say what you want. Even if there is no one at home, mother will go to your uncle's house to ask for it for you."

Jia Yuanchun took a deep breath, looked at the piano and hugged it.

Baoqin understood, went outside the door, stood by the door and guarded, staring around vigilantly.

Seeing that no one would listen to the wall, Jia Yuanchun told Mrs. Wang the news Baoqin found out.Finally, holding Mrs. Wang's hand, she said solemnly, "Madam, I hope you will help me find out the current identity of this princess."

When Mrs. Wang heard Yuan Chun's words, she was like five thunderclaps. After a long time, she murmured: "God help me, God help my sister Yuan."

Seeing Mrs. Wang's excitement, Yuan Chun was a little puzzled: "Madam, what's wrong with you?"

Mrs. Wang clenched Yuan Chun's hand tightly, and her eyes even had a trace of blood. Red: "Sister Yuan, do you know that this princess is the wife of Brother Rong of Dongfu."

Yuan Chun opened his eyes wide in astonishment: "Madam, this..."

Madam Wang's eyes filled with tears, if she was not in the palace, she wished she could look up to the sky and laugh: "Sister Yuan, this is God helping our Jia family, helping our second wife."

After Yuan Chun's initial shock, his heart was filled with sudden ecstasy: "Madam, if you tell Your Majesty about this..."

"No, not now."

Mrs. Wang has always been conceited.Being suppressed by Jia Mu for many years, I have long complained in my heart.Now that I have such a clever sect, I try my best to maximize its usefulness and profit, so I can't help but make everyone in the Jia family look down on him.

"Sister Yuan, in my opinion, it's better to grind the Qin family secretly first, and then report to His Majesty when the Qin family is about to die. In this way, His Majesty's wishes are fulfilled, and our loyalty is also shown. Isn't it a good thing to kill two birds with one stone? .”

Yuan Chun felt that what Mrs. Wang said was not very reliable. Frowning her long and thin eyebrows, she said uneasy: "Madam, we can actually speculate on your majesty's thoughts. If your majesty doesn't care about the Qin family, then we Or just..."

"Sister Yuan, how could my wife hurt you?" Mrs. Wang took Yuan Chun's hand and said kindly: "I have also attended some ladies' banquets these days. There are rumors. Your Majesty still treats the orphan of Prince Yizhong so kindly, just to show off to the world. If something happens to the Qin family in our hands, isn't it just in line with His Majesty's mind?"

After all, Mrs. Wang is just a woman with little knowledge.She often believes what other people say.

Now that Jia's family is in decline, what she can attend is either the banquets of the wives of petty officials, or she has been squeezed out of the inner circle of the capital just like the Rongguo Mansion.The news that can be obtained is nothing but the imagination of those wives themselves.

After hearing the news, Mrs. Wang thought she had figured out His Majesty's holy will, so she naturally brought this thought to Yuanchun.

Although Yuan Chun hesitated, seeing Mrs. Wang's determined appearance, her heart was slowly shaken.

Leaning in Mrs. Wang's arms, Yuan Chun said coquettishly: "Madam will definitely help my daughter to complete this matter this time. Whether my daughter will have a future in this palace in the future depends on my wife."