The Lady of the Red Chamber

When Mrs. Xing learned that Jia's mother asked her to take Jia Baoyu to Qin Guogong's mansion, her face was so ugly.

But in this age of filial piety, she cannot refuse Jia Mu's order.No matter how much you feel in your heart, you can only admit it by pinching your nose.

As soon as the mandarin ducks left, Mrs. Xing inevitably complained to Yingchun: "The old ancestor is really getting more and more confused. Miss Yun made it clear that she doesn't want to see Baoyu, isn't this offending people? The reason why our house can get the post is because of you three sisters and Miss Yun's classmate's face and friendship. What the ancestors did was clearly to use you to pave the way for Baoyu. It's really chilling."

In fact, Yingchun was also a little dissatisfied with the eccentricity of her ancestors.But after all, Baoyu has always been kind to them, and the ancestors never treated them harshly.Therefore, Yingchun remained silent and couldn't see what she was thinking.

Mrs. Xing herself was still sulking there, muttering: "This family really can't stay. In the past, the second wife was domineering and didn't take us seriously. Now it's hard for our first wife to get up, who knows The ancestors also asked us to subsidize Baoyu."

Mrs. Xing thought of Jia Lian, who is quite capable now, and looked at Jia Baoyu, who was unlearned and incompetent, and she inevitably had a trace of disdain for Mrs. Wang in her complacency: "The second child's family is also unconscious. Brother Lan is so good at it." Studying, making progress, and brother Zhu's wife who is obsessed with teaching. He has a high status and is the great-grandson of the second room. If you want me to say, he is the pillar of the second room in the future. But you, big brother Zhu, left early, and she took care of all these things. The blame is all on your sister-in-law. Poor Lan Geer is still young and not loved by his grandmother. Isn’t Baoyu born with a piece of jade in his mouth? The family is so rare. Who knows if that jade is He was stuffed into his mouth by your aunt after he was born. There are only so many people in the delivery room, all of whom are her confidantes, why shouldn't it be a matter of them opening their mouths."

In fact, Yingchun should have dissuaded her mother from such gossip.But after hearing this, besides being funny, I actually felt that it made some sense.This precept is also beyond words.

After all, Baoyu's piece of jade is indeed not small, and it looks like it is not something a baby can hold.To be honest, even she once doubted the origin of this jade.It's no wonder Mrs. Xing is talking about this matter.

Mrs. Xing murmured a few more words in resentment, but said nothing.Just looking at the maidservants in Jia Baoyu's room with their eyes above the roof, he became even more upset, and from time to time he secretly made a trip to disgust them.

I got angry and didn't make any big troubles.No one knew, so she went.

Yun Qinghuan is very interested in banquets.

In ancient times, there were really no activities. Although Yuxiu College had many sisters, it was always a clean place and it was not easy to make too much noise.

So the annual Peony Banquet in Duke Qin's Mansion became the day she was most looking forward to.

Liang Yiheng walked into the room, and saw Yun Qingxuan standing in front of the huge full-length mirror, trying on the beautiful and delicate dresses in his warehouse one by one.

Huge trays were placed on the table, bed, and couch, and dozens of large boxes were opened on the ground, containing expensive, exquisite, and radiant brocades.

Many maids surrounded Yun Qingxuan with boxes in their hands. Inside the box were all the hairpins, rings and jade pendants, all of which were rare and hard to find treasures.

Liang Yiheng sat on the stool, watched Yun Qingxuan put in a lot of effort to choose the clothes to wear tomorrow and the matching jewelry, and said with a smile: "Our girl has grown up too. She doesn't want to be in front of others It's shameful, but when I'm alone, I don't know how much effort it takes."

Yun Qing looked at Liang Yiheng slowly, and said angrily, "Sister-in-law."

Liang Yiheng stretched out a hand, and seeing this, Yun Qing slowly rushed to Liang Yiheng's side, took Liang Yiheng's hand and asked: "Is there anything sister-in-law wants to ask my sister today?"

Liang Yiheng nodded his clear nose: "You're a big kid, but your brain is very clever. Zichi explained that there may be some situations at the banquet, so let me remind you."

Yun Qingxuan was very afraid of her elder brother's exhortations from time to time, after all, once Yun Qingchi said something, she would be able to refresh her beautiful perception of the world in the next moment.But she couldn't, and she was unwilling to refuse, so she immediately listened attentively: "What did elder brother ask sister-in-law to tell me? Younger sister will definitely remember it in her heart and dare not forget it."

Liang Yiheng swept his eyes away, and Ah Yue, A Xing and Bai Lu Baishuang immediately took the girls down.Soon, there were only two sisters-in-law left in Nuo Da's room.

After confirming that no one is listening, Liang Yiheng said: "Tomorrow's Peony Banquet, I'm afraid many wives will come with their own daughters. The others are fine, I'm afraid someone will fish in troubled waters and ask you about your second brother's marriage."

"Second brother?" Yun Qinghuan called out strangely: "Second brother has already fixed Princess Huailan, why are these people still so short-sighted?"

Liang Yiheng smiled and said: "I didn't tell you clearly. Your Majesty meant to keep the marriage between the second brother and His Royal Highness the eldest princess a secret. Perhaps someone could get some clues from the fact that Her Royal Highness was recorded under the name of the Queen Mother. But more Yes, who doesn't want to get married with our Duke Qin's mansion?"

Yun Qing slowly sat beside Liang Yiheng, somewhat incomprehensible: "Why is your majesty unwilling to admit this marriage? Obviously, your majesty is also happy to see it happen."

It can even be said that he single-handedly contributed to it.

Liang Yiheng lowered his head and smiled, knowing that Yun Qingxuan hadn't turned the corner for a while, and was not in a hurry to preach, but said: "After all, this involves the Zhen family, so I didn't tell you more because I was afraid you would be worried. You have always been a modest person. Because of Princess Wylan's reputation, Qing Yu didn't mention this matter outside, which is good. But tomorrow, the wives of the families will come to your door, so maybe you can't hide. Zi Chi thought, you are forced If you're in a hurry, it's inevitable that you won't make a mistake, so it's better to ask me to warn you in advance."

Yun Qinghuan nodded frantically, and praised Brother Bo Bo by the way: "Brother is too prescient. Sister-in-law, you don't know, those wives are all good people. A word I inadvertently revealed may make them guess a lot Yes. They made a profit. In the end, I don’t know where I made a mistake. You should quickly analyze the pros and cons with me. There must be a reason for His Majesty’s reluctance to make it public. In the end, I ruined His Majesty’s affairs, but it is really a sin. gone."

Liang Yiheng said: "This year, the second-ranked biologist in the new division, do you know who it is?"

"I know. Princess Wylan's cousin, the famous Mr. Menghuai."

"Mother said, you are smart. Knowing that our family wants to be a princess, I figured out the reason in one night. His Royal Highness never hides it from you. You must also know that His Majesty has not long been on the throne, and his foundation is not stable, and the Supreme Emperor has a heart. Receive rights."

"En." Yun Qing nodded slowly.

She is really annoying the emperor.Half of his body was going to be buried in the ground, and he was still thinking about the power in his hands.Simply.

Seeing that Yun Qingxuan had a clear understanding of the antecedents, Liang Yiheng continued: "Most of His Majesty's brothers failed to grow up. Except for Prince Yizhong and Prince Ying, who are as unambitious as Prince Zhongshun, there is no need Too much worry. But Prince Zhongshun and the others are willing to guard their one-acre three-point land, and Concubine Zhen is not. She only wants to be the queen mother, but now that the queen mother can't do it, her mind is placed on the throne of the great empress dowager. It's also the poor Second Emperor's grandson who has become a pawn in the Zhen family's struggle for power."

Yun Qingxuan: "What does this have to do with the Li family?"

Liang Yiheng looked at Yun Qingxuan, straightened her skirt, and looked a little far away: "The Li family is a lone minister, and His Majesty should use it highly. The Zhen family has committed a lot of crimes in the south of the Yangtze River, and the imperial envoys are just a cover. Pai His Majesty's confidant. Not only does His Majesty like the suitable status of Young Master Li, but the Zhen family also sent many people to secretly contact him. It was not easy for him to gain the trust of the Zhen family. , wouldn’t that be labeling your majesty on the Li family. How could your majesty allow such a thing to happen?”

It made sense, but Yun Qingxuan became even more confused: "Princess Huailan has been recognized by the empress dowager as her own name. This Li family is a sure-fire royalist party, how could the Zhen family be so blind?"

Liang Yiheng looked at Yun Qingxuan inscrutably: "You don't know that. The Li family has already had some family background in Beijing because of the empress concubine. Mr. Li is the bastard son of the Li family and has been severely criticized since childhood. Books, ink, paper and pens are exchanged for copying books. Mrs. Li even forbids him to read at night, saying that it is a waste of candles. His current achievements have nothing to do with the Li family, and it is understandable to say that he hates the Li family It is precisely because of this relationship that the Zhen family found Mr. Li."

"It was the madam's decision to trace the source of Mrs. Li's entry into the palace. She gave birth to Princess Huailan and now she is the first princess. The wife of the Li family feels that she is kind to the empress and the princess, and she has more confidence. Relying on being the main wife , Suppressing Mr. Li everywhere. Mr. Li is also soft-hearted, allowing the shrew to bully the concubine. This caused the family to be at odds and the brothers to be divorced."

Yun Qing was dumbfounded.

Whose family has a promising heir, it doesn't matter whether you are a legitimate son or a concubine, the most important thing is to keep him at home.

This Li family is really a wonderful thing among strange things.

Should it be said that he was born as a mason, is he short of knowledge?

Liang Yiheng knew what Yun Qingxuan was thinking, but in fact she didn't quite understand the Li family's thoughts, so she could only say: "Okay, this is not what you should think about. I've told you so much. , just to let you understand the power of it. Tomorrow you will follow Cousin Lin, she is delicate and always considerate. You only need to have fun."

Yun Qing replied slowly: "Yes, but sister-in-law, there is still one thing I can't figure out."

Liang Yiheng said: "Say it."

"Mr. Li is a second-class biography, with a bright future. Even if Mrs. Li is a little more confident because of Princess Huailan, why does the Zhen family think that Mr. Li will give up His Majesty's side and take a big risk to do it? It is very likely to fail." What about the head?"

Liang Yiheng smiled, and she actually admired Li Xiuwen's strategy: "Mr. Li was bullied by Mrs. Li because of Princess Huailan. For this reason, Mr. Li deliberately acted like he hated Princess Huailan, which would naturally attract the attention of the Zhen family." Yes. In order to win over Mr. Li, the Zhen family promised that things will be successful in the future. Mr. Li will be the master of Princess Huailan's marriage, so as to relieve their hatred. This is also their greatest reliance. It is a pity that the Zhen family does not know that Princess Huailan The relationship with Mr. Li is actually very good. If Princess Huailan's marriage is leaked, think about it, who will benefit the most?"

Yun Qingxuan immediately said: "Of course it is Mr. Li. The princess's marriage, the Li family can be regarded as an in-law of the Duke of Qin's mansion. Mr. Li is the only son of the Li family who has entered the court. The power of our mansion's connections will eventually fall on his head."

"So, once the princess and the second brother's marriage is exposed. One is that the Zhen family has no support, and the other is that Concubine Zhen is not a fool. She will figure out the twists and turns. In this way, Your Majesty will abolish a chess piece." , the situation will be extremely passive.”

Yun Qingxuan's eyes were almost covered with mosquito coils around the city. After hearing Liang Yiheng's words, she was enlightened and suddenly realized.

Liang Yiheng didn't have a good rest for a few days because of the Peony Banquet.Even so, a lot of business was saved.Seeing that Yun Qingxuan had listened, she stood up and rubbed Yun Qingxuan's head, gave a few more words of advice, and left.

Yun Qing slowly watched Liang Yiheng's back, and sighed melancholy: "When will the wind in Beijing stop?"

On the second day, Lin Daiyu arrived at Yunfu early in the carriage.

Lin's and Yuan's both liked Daiyu, they dragged her to talk a lot, and then asked Yun Qing to take Daiyu to play inside.

Lin Daiyu was walking by the peony pond, looking at the rich and gorgeous peony flowers, and glanced at Yun Qingwan: "I also visit your family's peony banquet every year, every year. Who would have imagined that it is not as lively as this year."

Yun Qing slowly curled her lips: "That's not true. This year is a special year. My aunt specially allocated a lot of precious varieties from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Mother and eldest aunt also ordered people to collect hard-to-find peonies early on. Princess Huining They will bring Princess Wen An out of the palace to support, and the eldest prince and the second prince will also come together. After all, the expenses are much higher than in previous years, can it not be lively?"

Daiyu burst out laughing with a "puchi": "Looking at you like this, don't you like it?"

Yun Qing shook her head slowly: "It's not that I'm not happy. My mother and aunt also took me as a housekeeper. I just saw the account book, and my heart hurts."

The silver is like running water, and it disappears with a splash.I really don't know how expensive firewood is.However, when Lin and Yuan saw her like this, they laughed and joked that when she took charge of the middle gift of Prince Ying's Palace in the future, it would only cost a lot more.This is heartbreaking, and when she becomes Princess Ying, she will be heartbroken.

After hearing this, Daiyu laughed and laughed: "Cousin, what my aunt said is also reasonable. You feel so uncomfortable, it seems that you have a guilty conscience."

Seeing Daiyu making fun of her, Yun Qinghuan was not to be outdone: "Sister Lin, don't just talk about me. When you become the eldest and young wife of Cheng'en Gongfu in the future, I don't know what it will be like."

After finishing speaking, Yun Qinghuan immediately ran away, not giving Daiyu any chance to react.

On the other hand, Daiyu was stunned. When Yun Qinghuan realized what she said, her face was flushed red, and she chased after her with a veil: "Slow down, stop. Today I must teach you a lesson. .”

These days, Yun Qingxuan went to the Yingwang Mansion to ride horses every day, and her health improved a lot.Relying on his own flexibility, he avoided Lin Daiyu, turned his head and smiled from time to time, "Sister Lin, is she angry? Brother Meng also came today, and my sister should go to the front yard quickly, so as not to have someone who doesn't have a good eye and snatch me away." Brother-in-law Lin."

The two were joking and chasing after each other, but it was Bai Lu who said something that made them both stop at the same time: "Miss, Miss Lin, Mrs. Jia brought all the young ladies to the banquet. Madam sent a message to tell the two girls to go quickly." What about hospitality?"