The Honest Man of the Red Chamber

After all, the north is no better than the south. In August, when the night gets dark, there is a tinge of coolness.

Jia Zheng came back from the palace with his hands behind his back, looking at the candlelight in the room from a distance, obviously his wife was waiting for him, a trace of warmth appeared on his lips.

When he entered the door, he saw her crooked on the couch holding a book and reading it under the candlelight, black silk clouds fell on her head, and only an oriental pearl hairpin was loosely inserted, and only a white jade-like earshell was embedded with a white hairpin. The ruby ​​beads the size of rice grains make people feel bright red and cute. Wearing light pink soft pajamas, sitting in a comfortable posture, a pair of lotus feet is extremely restless. They didn't put them on at all. Jia Zheng coughed lightly when he had read enough, "It's cold at night, so I can't read any books during the day."

Wang Guizhi put down the book when she heard the sound, "It's just miscellaneous notes on medical genealogy, just take a book and read it when you come back." Anyway, she seldom touches his books, just because for her, occasionally reading poems is difficult to understand The meaning in it, not to mention those traditional parallel Chinese characters.Seeing that Jin Chuan'er and Yu Chuan'er didn't follow in, she stepped forward to help him undress him, "Is it because the emperor asked you to go to talk about the establishment of the crown prince?"

"Yes." Jia Zheng enjoyed her rare service, "How do you know?" He looked at the ministers called by the emperor, and thought that although the emperor had made up his mind, he didn't tell others in advance.

"Not long after you left, the queen in the palace also asked me to enter the palace." Wang Guizhi hesitated whether to ask someone to boil the hot water first. Jia Zheng didn't let them in, so he must have something to say.

It turned out that the Empress already knew about it, and Jia Zhengming understood, "What did you say?"

As soon as this matter was mentioned, Wang Guizhi felt it was funny, "You say it's strange, but the queen actually said thank you and rewarded me with a lot of things. What does it have to do with me when the emperor appointed a prince..." Looking at Jia Zhengding Looking at her, Wang Guizhi murmured, "Does it really have something to do with me?"

"My wife, did you forget everything you said to the emperor at that time?" Jia Zheng couldn't laugh or cry, he listened to his wife's words, and he followed his heart, and dared to forget her?

"What I said to the emperor... isn't that flattering." How could Wang Guizhi think that there would be such a result, "I'm just praising the emperor. It has nothing to do with him making a prince. Hmph, you just want to wrong me .”

Jia Zheng rubbed his forehead, "Ma'am, tell the emperor that you are an emperor through the ages, an unprecedented enlightened emperor, and an unprecedented new century enlightened emperor..." These sets of praises are fresh and straightforward, and Jia Zheng, an outsider, can hear them all. She was blushing, and thought that if Madam would come to such a trick, I don't know how much he would pay, and she wanted to go out.

"...So?" Wang Guizhi thought it was normal, she occasionally saw some businessmen complimenting her even better.

Jia Zheng, who had never been praised like this in his life, had no choice but to explain to his wife who seemed to be used to it, "No one dares to praise the emperor like this unless he is a traitor." Neither will they."

As a Confucian gentry, the sons of officials and eunuchs, they all received very good upbringing such as filial piety, righteousness, etiquette, morality, etc. How could this kind of direct praise, which pointed out the way, be possible to say?The highest level of praise he received from his father in his life was nothing more than being clear and memorable.

The emperor has been enlightened since he was three years old. Compared with others like him, he has to pay more attention to etiquette. He has standards when he walks and sits.

It is the great joy of pacifying the west and taking over the mountains and rivers. The Dazai Taifu also said in the letter that God blesses me, and the holy grace is so great. Where is the wife boasting that it seems to be on the emperor's itchy flesh everywhere, and the dragon's heart is happy.

Wang Guizhi opened her mouth to speak, but she didn't know what to say. Did she unintentionally play a cameo role as a treacherous villain?

"...Isn't the Holy One very kind to our family? He can understand the situation in this way and give us full trust and tolerance. Under his great and wise leadership, we can create annual tax increases and foreign exchange. Continue to increase I, I am speaking the truth!" She really felt that Emperor Ting Zai was very powerful, not everyone was able to always protect the courtiers he chose under the attack of the courtiers, and even more so. Most of them are weighing interests, and most of them are making courtiers feel wronged, so they give up halfway, which is equivalent to being abandoned pawns.

Of course, as the king of a dynasty, the emperor of a country, he can always have any pawns he wants, but he can truly reciprocate with trust, which will naturally be gracious to those who work under him love!

Jia Zheng nodded with a smile, "Of course the emperor knows that you are telling the truth." Madam confessed sincerely, he knew that if the emperor wanted to judge the world, he could tell whether a person was lying or not.

"The emperor will be happier only if he knows what you are saying." Jia Zheng also had to say that it is very reasonable to take Madam's words carefully.

For example, what she said is that virtue is virtue without talent, which is nonsense to deceive people and misunderstand the world. Unless a man is responsible for all the upbringing of the child, then the virtue of the mother is the earliest teacher of the child. If she has no talent , What kind of person can be taught?

Looking at the dynasties in the world, Fanfan's third and fourth generations began to deteriorate. This is not because of a problem with the inheritance, but because of a peaceful and stable court life, so that the princes can live in a carefree life, rich in food and clothing, and have everything they expect. In life, and at this time, in order to prevent the so-called harem from meddling in politics, many emperors only know how to choose beauty, but they only understand the so-called dogmatic women such as female rings and female virtues.Growing up in the hands of such a woman, no matter how many books you read, you can't understand the sufferings of the people, but why not eat minced meat, that is, the arrogant people who don't know the difficulties of starting a business, let alone the hard work of guarding the soil.

Why is the monarch like this, how can the subjects not be pampered and extravagant?You can see the next scene in history!It is really misleading people and wronging the country!

Which family swears not to marry a wife?The daughter's family is supposed to be helped by men, but she is born with a male and female nature, but she has to be a maid for ignorance. It's as ridiculous as breaking a vase for fear of thieves from outside.

Jia Zheng looked at Wang Guizhi. No matter where she had practiced, although her knowledge was different from here, she still made him feel the talent and strength. Perhaps it was this kind of charm that would not be discovered at the beginning that made him feel Gradually, I couldn't leave her anymore.

"Since the emperor is a Mingjun, he must be a peerless and rare Mingjun. He can know choices and decisions better than all the emperors, so after he makes the county king a prince, he will gradually give up the power in his hands. I heard The emperor's tone means that after the crown prince takes the throne, he will most likely be the supervisor of the country. If the emperor affirms the crown prince's ability, he will pass it on to the crown prince like the previous emperor Gaozu." Jia Zheng guessed.

Wang Guizhi was somewhat skeptical, the more wise and brave the emperor, the more he would be reluctant to part with the throne, wouldn't he?The country is so delicate, attracting countless heroes to bow down, how many princes died at the hands of their own fathers?

"But the emperor is still very young. What will he do after he abdicates?" Wang Guizhi couldn't directly overthrow Jia Zheng's plan. "It is even more troublesome for a person like the emperor to be idle." In the end, he became the Supreme Emperor. In fact, the affairs of the country were still decided by him, the Supreme Emperor, until his death.

Jia Zheng looked at Wang Guizhi strangely, "...why don't you remember? You said before that you dedicated the Hualong to the emperor. Then he will travel around the world with the queen to see for himself how other powerful countries are. Looks like."

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Wang Guizhi only felt that his heart was hurting, and sure enough, he would pay a price for talking casually!Compared with the queen's rewards, her boat!

"What's the matter?" Jia Zheng saw that she suddenly sat down while supporting her chest, "Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"Of course I'm not feeling well...I've lost a lot this time..." Her boat just came back. Although the income is quite good, the building materials for the big boat are hard to come by!Is it easy for her to work so hard to get such a boat!No, her heart hurts so much!If she knew this would happen, why didn't she shut up!

Seeing that her face was really ugly, Jia Zheng hurriedly wanted to call the doctor, but Wang Guizhi took his hand and said, "Just let me take it easy." She felt distressed, and it was useless to call the doctor.

But Jia Zheng said anxiously, "On weekdays, you always tell others not to shy away from medical treatment, but you want to do the same?"

"..." Wang Guizhi didn't want to lose face, besides, other people knew that they were going to dedicate their things to the emperor, and they were afraid that they would go crazy with joy. How could they understand her heartache, so they had to hold Jia Zheng's face and kissed it, sticking out his tongue After a long and wet kiss, he panted, "I just want you to coax me, what are you shouting about?"

Jia Zheng picked her up and walked to the bed, "It's my husband's fault."

Thinking about being busy these few days and ignoring her, that would be damned.

Jia's mother spread the news of the replacement of the prince to her relatives through her children, and the Lin and Xue families didn't need to say anything.The Wang family even had Wang Ziteng present at the same time, and only the Shi family or Jia Mu sent two old mothers to pass on the words, and at the same time sent a car to pick up Xiangyun for a stay.

Shi Xiangyun was most happy to live in Jia's house, she nestled in Jia's mother's arms and acted like a baby, "Old lady, do you remember that I am here, I have been looking forward to coming here."

"Hahaha, I know you are also a playful person. It will be your second aunt's birthday in a few days. Let's have a good time." Jia Mu patted her on the back and said, this is a hard-fated child, She lost her parents when she was born, and Yuanyang learned from Cuilu, but she can't do anything in the historian's house.

"That's really good!" Shi Xiangyun smiled and peeled a millet banana for Jiamu, "I'm just waiting to eat, drink, and listen to the opera wine."

Li Wan came in just in time to hear it, and said, "The old lady wants to be the host of the granddaughter-in-law, and I, the sister-in-law, have to do my best as well."

"Then I'll pay 20 taels!" Jia Mu stretched out her hand and made a gesture, Wang Xifeng stood up early and pushed back, "Old lady, I am young and poorly blessed, how can I stand up to your praise."

Jiamu refused, "Your wife isn't here, so I'll ask for it for her, 18 taels."

Li Wan said, "Then I'll pay 12 taels."

"Well, that's 50 taels. Grandma Zhu, is this enough for a day's play?"

Jiamu’s birthday coincided with the triumphant return of the soldiers, and the married woman was going to enter the palace to accompany the banquet. Although gifts were sent everywhere, the children and grandchildren were not able to have a lively time. At this time, the children are showing their filial piety, so it should be a joke Once, it happened that the crown prince was crowned by the saint. Wouldn't it be nice for everyone to have fun together?

"Don't talk about one day, two or three days are enough!" Li Wan said, "I just don't know which opera the old lady wants to listen to this time? I'll let the Zhenwei Museum arrange it in advance."

"I would like to have a Qiaozui warbler. They are all female operas of the same color. The voice is just right. Let them sing on the other side of the water and we eat and drink. That will be interesting. Feng girl, you You are the Lord’s birthday star, you have worked a lot, but the day of your birthday will benefit you for a day!”

Wang Xifeng went forward and made a big salute, "Then I would like to thank the old lady."

She is used to telling jokes, and Jia Mu is happy when she sees her, and when she puts on airs, she is happy, and everyone in the room laughs with her.

"Since the old lady wants to celebrate Feng girl's birthday, she just wants to take the opportunity to have fun with everyone." Wang Guizhi guessed that Jia's mother was a little worried about what would happen next, but there was nothing she could do, so she simply pretended not to know and enjoyed the fun.

Li Wan should be.

"You'd better go and tell Ningguo Mansion, and I'll invite my sister-in-law and Aunt Xue to come too. By the way, I'll also send someone to ask my aunt if she's coming." Wang Guizhi knew that this person was old. At that time, I can feel that when I get up, lie down, walk around, and eat something, even the food I like to chew is not as delicious as before.If there is still no joy in life, then you will age faster.

"Understood." Li Wan went on begging for the silver, "The old lady asked the wife to pay 18 taels."

Wang Guizhi asked Caixia to take it for her, "I'm afraid Youshi and the others will pay for it at that time. After returning to the general manager, you can also tell Feng girl, and I will ask Wang Yao's family to send some birthday dumplings to her." In the original book, Jia Lian had a quarrel with Bao Er's family that day, "When Zhu'er comes back, I have something to discuss with him." In case Jia Zhu didn't come back on time, the daughter-in-law was anxious.

Li Wan asked Suyun to collect the money, and then asked about the marriage of some maids on their side.

Anyway, people who have entered Jia's house are unwilling to go out, but men and women of the right age cannot always be so well matched one by one, and there will inevitably be some disputes, but this is human nature, and it is not easy to punish them. Therefore, Wang Guizhi had no choice but to let the grandmother in charge of the family take charge, and invited several old mothers who had accumulated many years to set up an institution similar to marriage.

After a while, Jia Zheng sent someone back to tell his family that when the crown prince was first established, the emperor decided to favor him in July next year.

Wang Guizhi hurriedly asked Li Wan to inform everyone about it.

This time Daiyu's parents are still there, and there is a younger brother; Xue Pan is married to Xiangling even though he is stupid, and Baochai is not involved in a life lawsuit by him as an older brother. The two of them will barely be able to grow old next year , I don't know if I will participate.

Both of them are so outstanding, they will definitely not lose the election, that Baoyu...

The author has something to say:

... It's time to do it.

I'm really hesitant. After reading the book, I think that Bao Dai knows each other and is a bosom friend, so they should be together.But the two of them are real blood relatives, cousins.