Lian Erye's Road to Imperial Examination

This time, Jia Lian and Jiang Qingyun went to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief. They left in early August and came back at the end of October. It took more than two months.

Speaking of which, Jia Lian and Zhuang Jingrong just got married, and they didn't even celebrate their first Mid-Autumn Festival.This time he went to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief and was assassinated again. His life and death were hanging by a thread, which made Zhuang Jingrong very worried, which made him feel very sorry.

Back in the capital, it was still in the morning, and Jia Lian and the others went directly to the palace to meet the emperor. After all, they had many things to report to the emperor.

"I pay homage to the emperor, long live the emperor!" Jia Lian and his party walked into the imperial study and saluted Emperor Longwu.

"Flat body."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Emperor Longwu looked at Jia Lian and asked with concern: "Jia Lian, how is your body and how is your injury?"

Seeing the ministers who came back from the disaster relief in the south of the Yangtze River, Emperor Longwu's first words were concerned about Jia Lian's physical condition, which made Master Zhu and Master Shen who accompanied him all the way envious and jealous.

"Back to the emperor, the minister's injury has healed long ago, and his body has recovered long ago, and he is fine."

Emperor Longwu told Li Jinzhong who was waiting at the side: "Li Jinzhong, take Jia Lian down first, and call an imperial physician to feel Jia Lian's pulse."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"You and Li Jinzhong go down first."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I will take my leave first."

Jia Lian followed Li Jinzhong and left the imperial study.

Li Jinzhong brought Jia Lian to a side room, and said respectfully, "Master Jia, please wait here for a while, and I will go to the imperial hospital to ask for an imperial physician."

"No, I'll go with you."

"You just came back from Jiangnan, you must be very tired from the long journey, you should rest here first, the servant will be back soon."

Hearing what Li Jinzhong said, Jia Lian couldn't say anything more, and nodded to Li Jinzhong: "Then please trouble Eunuch Li."

"Your Majesty Jia, you are being polite. This servant will leave first." After Li Jinzhong walked out, he told the little eunuchs waiting at the door to prepare tea and snacks.

Soon, the little eunuch brought tea and snacks.

Jia Lian praised Li Jinzhong for his thoughtfulness. To be honest, he was really hungry, and he hadn't eaten anything since morning.

After Jia Lian drank a cup of tea, ate a few pieces of snacks, and felt full, Li Jinzhong brought the imperial physician over.

The imperial doctor who came was none other than the court judge of the imperial hospital.

After Zhou Yuansan and Jia Lian saluted each other, they began to examine Jia Lian's pulse carefully.

After a while, Zhou Yuanpeng put away his hand on Jia Lian's pulse, frowned slightly, with a dignified expression.

Seeing that Zhou Yuanping's expression was not right, Jia Lian's heart skipped a beat, and he asked a little uneasily, "Zhou Yuanping, is there something wrong with my body?"

"Lord Jia, you were assassinated in Jinling before, and your injuries were serious, and you didn't take good care of them. In addition to the long journey, your vitality was seriously injured. You must take a good rest for a period of time and take good care of your body."

Jia Lian left for Yangzhou before he recovered from his injuries. Although he stayed in Yangzhou for half a month, he did not have a good rest due to his high mental tension.Later, he left Yangzhou again and rushed all the way back to the capital. Not only did he not rest well, he also didn't eat well. He obviously felt that his body was not working well.

"Trouble Zhou Court judge to write a prescription."

"I'll write a prescription for Mr. Jia, take it for seven days, and then take some supplements to take care of your body."

"Ok."

Zhou Yuan gave Jia Lian a prescription and wrote a list of supplements for Jia Lian.

"Master Jia, you can also nourish your body while eating. Drinking more soup is very good for your body's recovery."

"I will remember what Zhou Yuan said, thank you."

Court judge Zhou couldn't help but say a few words: "Master Jia, you are still young now, don't take good care of your health because of your youth. When you are young, if you have problems with your body, if you don't take good care of it, you will stay in the future." The root of the disease."

"I understand, I will take good care of my body."

The Court of Zhou gave Jia Lian the pulse and went back to Tai Hospital.

"Master Jia's complexion is not very good-looking, you must have a good rest." Li Jinzhong said.

Jia Lian nodded slightly: "I see."

"Lord Jia..." Li Jinzhong was just about to say that they should go back to the imperial study when he saw the Chief Eunuch who was beside the Supreme Emperor approaching.

"Lord Jia, the Supreme Emperor wants to see you."

"Lord Jia, the Supreme Emperor is very worried about your injury in Jinling this time. You go to see the Supreme Emperor first, and this servant will tell the Emperor later."

"Then I will trouble Eunuch Li to tell the emperor."

"Master Jia is being polite."

Jia Lian followed Eunuch Jiang to the Taishang Palace.

Entering the palace, Jia Lian was just about to salute when he was stopped by the Supreme Emperor.

"I met Grandpa Lin."

The Supreme Emperor carefully looked at Jia Lian from head to toe several times, then frowned and said, "I'm thinner, and my complexion is not good-looking."

"Jiang He, go get the imperial physician."

"Grandpa Lin, there is no need to call the imperial physician. I have just seen the imperial physician." Jia Lian added, "Zhou Yuan has just checked my pulse."

"What did the court judge say?"

"Your vitality is seriously injured, you need to rest and recuperate well."

"You need to rest well."

Jia Lian nodded obediently: "I know."

"Tell me about the situation in Jiangnan."

"it is good."

Jia Lian told the Supreme Emperor in detail about what he had seen and heard in Jiangnan.

After the Supreme Emperor heard this, his face immediately darkened, and his tone was filled with cold anger: "Those people in Jiangnan are becoming more and more daring."

"The mountain is high and the emperor is far away, so he will become lawless." During this time in Jiangnan, Jia Lian saw and heard many things, and his mood was very complicated.

"It's time to rectify Jiangnan."

When Jia Lian heard this, he was even more sure that the emperor really wanted to rectify Jiangnan.However, this has nothing to do with him.

"Going to Jiangnan, how do you feel?" Taishanghuang asked.

"The feeling is very deep."

"Tell me."

Jia Lian told the Supreme Emperor how he felt about this trip to the south of the Yangtze River.

The Supreme Emperor found out that Jia Lian had gone to the south of the Yangtze River, and his thinking and knowledge had matured a lot.It seems that it is right to let him go to Jiangnan for disaster relief.

"What do you think about your assassination?"

"I don't understand why Shui Rong wants to kill me?" Before Jia Lian returned to the capital, he learned from the hidden guard that Shui Rong was not the heir of the Prince's Mansion of Beijing County. "Even if he is jealous of me, there is no need to kill me."

"He is small-minded, and he is afraid that you will steal his limelight."

"He was originally the eldest son, no matter how powerful I am, I can't surpass him." Jia Lian felt that Shui Rong was a little too stupid, and assassinated him for unwarranted things, and ended up losing his position as the eldest son, which was really not worth the candle.

"That means he's stupid."

Well, you are very right, and Jia Lian can't refute it.

"Wang Ziteng asked someone to assassinate you, what are you going to do?"

"There is no evidence. Besides, he asked the Xue family to find someone to assassinate me. If he can't catch him, what can I do with him?"

The Supreme Emperor took a deep look at Jia Lian: "I don't understand your character, how could you do nothing."

Xiao Xiaosi was seen through by the Supreme Emperor at a glance, Jia Lian smiled shyly: "He is looking for someone to assassinate me, of course I will not let him go."

When the Supreme Emperor heard this, his eyes were stained with a smile: "Then what are you going to do?"

"I haven't thought about it yet, but I can only start with other things."

"need my help?"

Jia Lian shook his head: "Grandpa Lin, thank you for your kindness, I can handle it myself." If you ask Grandpa Lin for help with everything, then he would be too thick-skinned.He can't take Grandpa Lin's kindness to him for granted, after all, he and Grandpa Lin have no relationship or reason.

The Supreme Emperor guessed that Jia Lian would say that, and was not surprised at all.

"If that's the case, then I won't interfere."

"En." Jia Lian suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Grandpa Lin, during my absence, is my family okay?"

"It's okay." After the Supreme Emperor finished speaking, he looked at Jia Lian teasingly, "Are you worried about your newlywed lady?"

When Jia Lian heard this, she was slightly taken aback, and then said helplessly, "That's not true, I know she'll be fine."

"Oh?" The corner of the Supreme Emperor's mouth curled up with interest, "You trust her so much?"

Jia Lian nodded lightly: "En."

The Supreme Emperor looked at Jia Lian, but did not continue this topic.

After a while, Emperor Longwu came over and inquired in detail about Jia Lian's trip to the south of the Yangtze River for disaster relief.

Jia Lian told Emperor Longwu exactly what he had told the Supreme Emperor before.

After hearing this, Emperor Longwu's face was as gloomy as water: "I have turned a blind eye all these years, which made them more and more courageous."

The Supreme Emperor said blankly: "It's time to close the net."

"kindness."

Jia Lian pretended that he didn't hear anything and regarded himself as the background wall.

Emperor Longwu asked Jia Lian about disaster relief, and Jia Lian told him in detail.

When it was time for lunch again, Jia Lian stayed to eat with Emperor Longwu again.

Jiang Qingyun and the others didn't have the honor to stay and dine with Emperor Longwu, but Jia Lian stayed to dine with Emperor Longwu again, causing quite a commotion in the capital.

After lunch in the palace, before Jia Lian left, Emperor Longwu and the Supreme Emperor rewarded him with many things, basically supplements and precious medicinal materials.

"After you go to court tomorrow, I will let you rest for a few days."

"Your Majesty, how many days can I rest?"

"Is half a month enough?"

"20 days." The Supreme Emperor felt that the time was too short, so he added five more days.

"Then rest for 20 days and take care of your body."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After Jia Lian said goodbye to the Supreme Emperor and Emperor Longwu, he left with two young eunuchs.

Two young eunuchs helped him carry the supplements and precious medicinal materials bestowed on him by the Supreme Emperor and Emperor Longwu.

At this time, Jia Amnesty kept wandering around the gate of Liuyuan Mansion, staring at the distance with both eyes, and kept muttering: "Why don't you come back?"

"Master, the young master stayed in the palace for dinner and didn't come back so soon." Gao Qi who followed Jia She continued to comfort him.

Jia Amnesty was anxious at the gate, while Zhuang Jingrong and Mrs. Xing waited anxiously in the living room.

After a lot of anticipation and anticipation, Jia Lian finally came back.

Seeing Jia Lian riding a horse not far away, Jia Amnesty's eyes turned red and tears glistened in them.

Riding to the gate of Liuyuan Mansion, Jia Lian jumped off the horse, and the guard guarding the gate immediately came over to lead the horse.

"Dad, I'm back."

Jia Amnesty carefully checked Jia Lian from head to toe several times, and then said with red eyes, "I've lost weight. I've lost weight several times. My whole body has become as thin as a bamboo stick." Seeing that his son had not only lost weight, but also had a face that had nothing to do with it. Bloody didn't have much energy, and Jia She felt very uncomfortable.

"It's okay." Jia Lian sighed in his heart, the elders are really the same, when seeing the juniors who come back, the first sentence is often that they are thinner. "Father, advance to the mansion."

"it is good."

Gao Qi asked someone to take things from the hands of the two young eunuchs, then gave them some money, and sent the two young eunuchs away.

Jia Lian and Jia She went to the living room side by side. As soon as they walked through the door, the servants in the house saluted Jia Lian one after another.

Zhuang Jingrong heard the sound of greetings from outside, and immediately stood up, walked to the door of the living room, and saw Jia Lian walking slowly, a smile gradually appeared on his delicate face, but at the same time, tears appeared in his eyes.

I'm back, my husband is finally back!

Jia Lian looked up at Zhuang Jingrong and smiled gently at her.

Seeing the gentle smile on Jia Lian's face, Zhuang Jingrong felt his nose sore, and tears rolled down the corners of his eyes. Unable to restrain himself anymore, he raised his feet and trotted towards Jia Lian.

Running in front of Jia Lian, she stopped. She looked at Jia Lian with tears in her eyes, and called out in a choked voice, "Husband..."

Seeing his new wife's teary eyes, Jia Lian's heart felt sour, and his gaze at Zhuang Jingrong became more gentle.

"Jingrong, I'm back!" After finishing speaking, he reached out and hugged Zhuang Jingrong into his arms, and whispered in her ear, "I'm sorry for making you worry."

Zhuang Jingrong didn't care about etiquette at this time, he hugged Jia Lian tightly, and buried his face in Jia Lian's arms.The tip of the nose was Jia Lian's breath, and Jia Lian's heartbeat was next to his ears. Zhuang Jingrong's restless heart miraculously calmed down at this moment.

Seeing his son and daughter-in-law hugging each other, Jia Amnesty smiled understandingly without saying anything.During the time when the son went to Jiangnan, the daughter-in-law was also worried and very uncomfortable.

Jia Lian held Zhuang Jingrong in his arms, feeling an unprecedented peace of mind.During this time in Jiangnan, although I didn't miss Zhuang Jingrong every day, I often missed my newlywed wife who was far away in the capital.

Seeing his son and daughter-in-law still hugging each other, Jia She had a look of helplessness in his eyes, so he had no choice but to remind them.

"Cough, cough, let's go into the room first." Keep hugging, how decent.

Hearing Jia Amnesty's words, Zhuang Jingrong came back to his senses, his fair face turned red, he quickly withdrew from Jia Lian's arms, and said in a daze, "Well, go in first."

Jia Lian stretched out his hand to hold Zhuang Jingrong's hand, met the surprised eyes of his new wife, lowered his head and smiled at her: "Let's go in together."

Zhuang Jingrong's face became even redder, the red ground was about to bleed, and he said embarrassingly, "En."

Entering the living room, Mrs. Xing came over, pulled Jia Lian to her eyes, examined him carefully from head to toe, and said the same thing as Jia Amnesty: "You're so thin, why are you so thin?" , his eyes were red, and his face was distressed, "It's really hard for you."

"Mom, I'm fine."

"How could it be okay? He was assassinated when he first arrived in Jinling and was seriously injured." When mentioning the injury, Mrs. Xing asked hastily, "Brother Lian, are you okay?"

"It's okay, it's fine."

"Sit down and talk later."

Mother Zhao brought a cup of tea to Jia Lian, and said with tears in her eyes, "Master, why are you so thin? You must have suffered a lot in Jiangnan."

"Don't worry, mom, I'm fine."

"Tell me about the assassination, why did that Shui Rong send someone to assassinate you?" Jia Amnesty asked straight to the point.

"He's jealous of me..." Jia Lian told Jia Amnesty the whole story of the assassination.Of course, he omitted the fact that he had a high fever and almost died during the injury, and he didn't tell Jia Amnesty and the others, not wanting to worry them.

After listening to Jia Lian's words, Jia She and the others all had very heavy expressions.

"If I knew this earlier, I shouldn't have let you go to Jiangnan in the first place."

"Who knew that Shui Rong would send someone to assassinate me."

"That Shui Rong..." Jia She said angrily, "It's really cheap for him to lose his position as the heir."

"Losing the position of the son is already very serious for him." Shui Rong who lost the position of the son is nothing. For a pampered and distinguished person, losing his status is more serious than anything else. "Besides, wasn't he beaten to death by King Beijing?" Shui Rong was a member of the royal family after all, and he knew from the beginning that Emperor Longwu would not kill Shui Rong.

"That's true." Jia Amnesty felt much better after being comforted by Jia Lian.

"Except for Sui Rong's assassination of you, you haven't encountered any danger in Jiangnan, have you?"

"No." Jia Lian concealed the Xue family's finding someone to assassinate him. "I'm a little fifth-rank official, and I'm only in charge of disaster relief. I can't get involved in other things, and they won't hinder their interests. They won't take action against me." When he was in Yangzhou, Mr. Jiang met Been assassinated, and more than once.On the way back to the capital, Mr. Jiang was also assassinated. The situation at that time was really dangerous.

When Jia Amnesty heard what Jia Lian said, he felt relieved a lot: "Tell us, what did you do in Jiangnan?"

Jia Lian picked up some important things and told Jia Amnesty and them.

After listening to his son's words, Jia She was full of pride and pride: "It seems that you have done a lot of useful things in Jiangnan."

After hearing this, Jia Lian wanted to roll her eyes at Jia She: "Father, the emperor sent me to the south of the Yangtze River to provide disaster relief, just to do something useful."

"I hope the emperor won't let you go to Jiangnan again next time." Ever since he knew that Jia Lian was assassinated and his life and death were unknown, Jia She was full of anxiety and worry, wishing to run to Jiangnan.

"Probably not for the time being." Jiangnan, in a few days, the sky will change completely, and blood may flow into rivers.

"By the way, you stayed in Jinling for a while, did you go to Zhen's house?"

"Zhen Shibo has come to visit me."

"The Zhen family and our Jia family are family friends and have a good relationship. Are you being rude?"

"No." She just didn't want to talk to Zhen Yingjia.

Jia Amnesty asked Jia Lian many things about Jiangnan, but Zhuang Jingrong and Mrs. Xing listened quietly without interrupting.

"What did the emperor reward you?"

"Some supplements and valuable medicinal materials."

"Husband, I see that your complexion is not very good. Do you want to call a doctor to come and take a look?" Zhuang Jingrong was very worried when he saw Jia Lian's pale face, haggard and lack of energy.

"I have already seen the imperial doctor in the palace."

"What did the doctor say?"

"The imperial doctor asked me to rest well and take good care of my body." Jia Lian smiled at Zhuang Jingrong and the others comfortingly, "Don't worry, there is no big problem, it's just that the long journey makes my body weak, just rest for a while."

"I saw Brother Lian's haggard face. He must be very tired. Go and rest quickly." Mrs. Xing turned to look at Jia She, "Master, if you have anything to say, let's talk about it tomorrow. Let Brother Lian come back first." room to rest."

"it is good."

"Father, mother, then I will go back to my room first."

"go Go."

Jia Lian led Zhuang Jingrong out of the main hall and returned to the "Qinglian Hall".

Nanny Zhao and the others had prepared hot water a long time ago, and as soon as Jia Lian returned to the Qinglian Pavilion, he went to take a bath first.He has been on the road all this time, and he feels that his whole body is covered in ash.

After taking a shower, I feel refreshed and more comfortable.

Zhuang Jingrong wiped Jia Lian's hair with a dry towel, "Husband, you have worked hard!"

"You've worked hard too." Jia Lian looked at Zhuang Jingrong apologetically, "I'm sorry for making you worry."

Zhuang Jingrong stopped what she was doing, and smiled softly at Jia Lian: "It's as long as my husband is fine." During this time, she has been very worried and uneasy.Even though she knew that Jia Lian's life was not in danger, she was still worried. She often dreamed that Jia Lian was assassinated again, and then fell into a pool of blood.

Jia Lian wanted to chat with Zhuang Jingrong for a while, but he was so tired that he fell asleep unknowingly while Zhuang Jingrong was brushing his hair.

"Madam, the young master is asleep." Xia Ying and Feng'er reminded.

Zhuang Jingrong looked at Jia Lian who was sleeping, his eyes were full of distress: "My husband is very tired." After covering Jia Lian with the quilt, Zhuang Jingrong quietly left the room with two maids.

At this time, I saw Jia Min and Jia Yuanchun coming, so I went to the front yard to meet them.

"Jingrong, where's Brother Lian?" Jia Min saw Zhuang Jingrong approaching, and asked with concern, "Is Brother Lian alright?"

"Husband is too tired and has fallen asleep."

When Jia Min heard this, she also felt distressed: "Let's not say that he was injured, just running back and forth, traveling long distances, is unbearable."

"Jing Rong, Brother Lian isn't sick, is he?" Jia Yuanchun asked.

"No, I'm just too tired and need to rest for a while."

"Brother Lian's injury is alright?"

"It's okay, it's already healed."

"It's really hard for this child." Jia Min and Jia Yuanchun rushed over from Jia's mansion when they heard that Jia Lian had returned to Liuyuan mansion.

"When the husband is back, there will be no more troubles. Auntie, you don't have to worry."

"I wanted to take a good look at him, but he fell asleep, so I won't bother him." Jia Min said to Zhuang Jingrong, "If Brother Lian hasn't woken up at night, don't ask him to eat dinner." , let him sleep well."

"I see, Auntie."

"Did Brother Lian tell you what happened in Jiangnan?"

"Tell me something." Zhuang Jingrong told Jia Min and the others exactly what Jia Lian had told them.

"If Brother Lian has done a good job in disaster relief this time, the emperor should reward him, maybe he will give Brother Lian a promotion."

"I don't know, but the emperor has rewarded my husband with a lot of supplements and precious medicinal materials."

"Supplements?" Jia Min immediately raised his brows and asked worriedly, "Didn't you say Brother Lian's health is fine? Why did the emperor reward Brother Lian with supplements?"

"My husband has lost a lot of weight when I come back this time. The emperor rewarded me with supplements, and I want my husband to make up for it."

Hearing this, Jia Min breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother Lian's health is fine, but he just needs to make up for it."

"kindness."

Jia Min and Jia Yuanchun chatted with Zhuang Jingrong for a while before leaving Liuyuan Mansion.

As soon as they returned to Jia's mansion, Jia's mother hurriedly asked them about Jia Lian.

Jia Min told Jia's mother what she learned from Zhuang Jingrong.

After hearing this, Mother Jia showed a bright smile on her wrinkled face: "If you survive a catastrophe, you will be blessed. Brother Lian was assassinated before, and finally turned the danger into a blessing. This time he has made great contributions to disaster relief, and the emperor will definitely reward him." He, like you said, might give him a promotion."

"This is just my guess."

"Grandmother, Brother Lian has lost a lot of weight. Do you have any good supplements at home? I want to send them to Brother Lian tomorrow so that Brother Lian can take a good supplement."

"There are quite a few more, I'll have someone find them later, and you can take them to Brother Lian tomorrow." Mother Jia frowned slightly and said, "Brother Lian went to Jiangnan this time and suffered a lot, so I want to take care of him." Make up for it."

"Brother Lian fell asleep when we went, and he seemed quite tired."

"When you go to see Brother Lian tomorrow, let him rest at home first, don't rush to greet me, and come to see me after he has rested." Jia Mu said very considerately.

"it is good."

At this moment, when Mrs. Wang heard that Jia Lian had returned safely, a gloomy look flashed in her eyes.

"Brother Zhu, don't worry, mother will definitely avenge you!"

Jin Wangfu.

Seeing the fourth prince walking up and down, Lin Shaoxiong looked anxious, and couldn't help asking: "My lord, what's wrong with you?"

Hearing Lin Shaoxiong's question, the fourth prince stopped anxiously, frowned slightly and said, "Jia Lian is back. This king wants to see him, but he can't."

"Master Jia should go to court tomorrow, and the prince will see it then."

"I want to see him now." The fourth prince said irritably, "Do you have any fair reason for this king to visit Jia Lian?"

Lin Shaoxiong thought for a while, then slightly shook his head at the Fourth Prince: "No."

"Is there any reason to approach Jia Lian openly without being suspected by the emperor?"

"The subordinates are stupid and can't think of it."

At this moment, the butler came over, bowed to the fourth prince first, and then said: "My lord, Concubine Qin invites you to have dinner with her."

The fourth prince looked impatient: "I won't go." After finishing speaking, he suddenly thought of something, his eyes lit up, "Yes, side concubine."

"My lord, my subordinates will leave."

"Wait, I remember Jia Lian's cousin, what was her name, she was looking around for marriage, right?"

"My lord is talking about Jia Yuanchun, right? Some time ago, Jia's mansion asked a matchmaker to find a marriage for Jia Yuanchun."

"This king thought of an opportunity to approach Jia Lian openly." The fourth prince raised the corners of his mouth, showing a meaningful smile, "If this king becomes his brother-in-law, he will be able to approach him openly."

Lin Shaoxiong's eyes widened in astonishment, and he looked surprised: "My lord, you don't want to accept that Jia Yuanchun as your princess, do you?"

"Princess?" A look of contempt flashed in the fourth prince's eyes, "She doesn't have the qualifications yet, this king wants to accept her as a side concubine."

"With Jia Yuanchun's current status, even a side concubine is not qualified."

"For Jia Lian's sake, let her be the side concubine."

Lin Shaoxiong: "..." My lord, you really worked hard to get close to Mr. Jia.