every spring [comprehensive]

Yongzheng read the last secret memorial to the Northwest, and said: "Why, except for Xue Pan's letter, everyone said that Nian Gengyao couldn't eat every day and couldn't sleep at night."

What Prince Yi was fiddling with was Xue Pan's pocketbook, and it was written: "General Nian spends extravagantly in his residence, and spends no less than [-] to [-] silver per day."

Prince Yi said: "Your Majesty, who do you trust?"

Emperor Yongzheng said, "Who do you believe?"

Prince Yi said: "I don't dare to say anything about others. I recommended Xue Pan. He is a person who doesn't beat around the bush. He often offends people. He has never done any decent work. He is so inconspicuous. I just sent him there, their family is so rich that they can't be bought with a little money."

Emperor Yongzheng pondered for a while, thinking about Nian Gengyao leading the army to fight. After a while, he remembered Prince Yi's words: "Their family is very rich? Even you said so, it seems that they are really rich. How did they get it?" You came here because of an errand led by the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"

How did Yinxiang not know Yongzheng's worries? Now that the war in the northwest is urgent, Nian Gengyao is urging the army rations and military pay every day. The treasury has been emptied by them, and the provinces can't pay taxes, money and grain directly to the Northwest camp. , I heard that other people's rich people will be jealous. In ancient and modern China and abroad, I am afraid that only Emperor Yongzheng can reach this level.

Yinxiang said: "It's just a procurement of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it shouldn't make much money. I seem to have the impression that the one his family received is not a fat job."

Yongzheng said a little strangely: "Then that stupid boy, how can he guard the talent of the rich." Yongzheng never thought that the money was earned by Xue Pan.

Prince Yi said: "The emperor may not remember, but he also has a younger sister. This girl is not a weak girl who only knows embroidery. Xue's business is spread all over the country. There are at least a dozen shops in the city. And I heard that each of them is doing well.”

Yongzheng frowned and said, "It's the girl who treated your leg disease. I have a deep impression on her, and she is not someone who makes people forget when they see it."

They Manchu people have never had too much restraint on women, and the harem is not allowed to participate in politics. It was only proposed during the time of the holy ancestor Kangxi. If women were not allowed to participate in politics before, without the stable situation of the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang, how far can the Qing Dynasty rule go? Not sure yet.

Manchu princesses of the royal family or wealthy families learn everything from archery to horseback riding and archery, and they never bind their feet.So when the two of them talked about Xue Baochai, they didn't feel that her actions were shocking to the world. A girl's fighting spirit is just like a boy's.

Yongzheng said: "By the way, I saw you coughing again these days. Maybe it's because you've been too tired recently. Don't let the old disease recur, let's find an imperial doctor to see it." Yinxiang said: "When did the imperial doctor cure me?" It's useless to let them see it." Yongzheng said again: "Then let Xue Pan's sister go and see it for you again. I remember her name is Baochai?"

Yinxiang said: "The fourth brother has a good memory. After several years, you can still remember it. When I have free time, I will let Fujin pass it on to her to take a look."

It is almost the Mid-Autumn Festival at this time, and the palace is preparing various moon cakes and fruits.Yongzheng suddenly said to Su Peisheng, the chief eunuch, "Someone send a few boxes of mooncakes to Miss Xue."

Xue Baochai was visiting the garden with everyone. When the people in the palace arrived, Mrs. Jia, Mrs. Xue, Mrs. Wang, Grandma Liu, Baoyu, Daiyu and others were all sitting in her Hengwu Garden. There are too few furnishings, not like the embroidery room of a rich lady, and it needs to be supplemented for him.

A servant who was following Jia Zheng came in to answer in a hurry, and Wang Xifeng could tell at a glance that there was something important, otherwise the master would never shoot his servant and go straight into the garden, but should first find a servant girl to pass the message to the mother-in-law.

Wang Xifeng instructed: "No matter what you have to say slowly, don't startle the old lady." The young man should have come into the room later, paid homage to the old lady and others, and said: "Come here for a while." A father-in-law in the palace, giving Miss Xue a Mid-Autumn Festival gift. The speech is about to arrive, and someone else is leading the inner minister, and the master asked me to come in first to deliver a message."

Mrs. Jia, Mrs. Wang and the others are still wondering, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming, and it is expected that the palace will send out gifts, but how can the gift given by the empress be given to Miss Xue by name?But there was no time to ask, someone had already opened the curtain at the door, and an eunuch wearing a eunuch uniform embroidered with silk ribbon was ushered in. Mother Jia lived such an old age, and she was well-informed, knowing that wearing such bright colors It is walking in front of the emperor, not the eunuch in front of the empress.Standing up quickly, the old lady stood up, and the others naturally didn't dare to sit down, they all stood up.After the eunuch entered the room, he saluted the old lady first.Jia's mother said, "May I ask what is the order of the inner minister?"

The eunuch said again and again: "Don't dare, my family is ordered by the Holy Order to send a few boxes of moon cakes to Miss Xue's family."

When Xue Baochai heard her mention at that time, she had already stood up first, and when she took a step forward, the eunuch knew it was her, and the little eunuch behind him was holding six gift boxes. He said: "The emperor said that there is no need to be restrained." Baochai had to take it with his own hands.

Afterwards, Jia Zheng ordered someone to still lead a few servants out of the garden, and entertained these people from the palace to drink tea and rest in the mansion.

A pot exploded in the garden, and as soon as the waiter left, everyone surrounded Baochai to see the mooncake in her hand, Fei Cui quickly took it and put it on the table.Those of the younger generation just watched the fun, while the older ones, such as Mrs. Xue, Mrs. Wang, and the old lady of Jia's mansion, were wondering why the emperor gave Xue Baochai several boxes of mooncakes at this moment. How can you know that the holy face is in the eyes of the emperor?

Madam Xue hesitated to speak: "Baochai?"

Xue Baochai said: "Mother, old lady, my aunt will tell you the truth, I don't know what's going on, but I don't dare to eat the mooncakes of Saint Long En without permission. I should dedicate it to the old lady, my aunt and uncle!"

The old lady Jia said earnestly: "I know you are the most filial, no matter what good things you get in the past, you can't forget us, but after all, this is a gift from the emperor. Although you can't give it all to us, if you feel sorry, we will take a little bit each. , it can be regarded as having received your heart, and it will not disappoint the Holy Majesty's Long En."

What they were asking Xue Baochai, Xue Baochai naturally didn't know what to ask, except that he had seen Yongzheng's majesty when he frightened Prince Tengshi.He never told anyone again that he had seen Sheng Jia, and as far as she was concerned, there was nothing to tell anyone about it.Therefore, the people of Jia's family can only be full of doubts and doubts.

Not long after, Concubine Jia's Mid-Autumn Festival gifts were also delivered. Baochai's things were the same as Baoyu's, and Lin Daiyu's were the same as Sanchun's sisters.

Lin Daiyu felt a little uncomfortable because of this, and Xue Baochai was afraid that she would be overwhelmed, so she came to find Lin Daiyu with a gift from Concubine Jia who hadn't moved at all. Seeing that she was really not in a good mood, she must have been hiding under the bed curtain before Baochai came. crying.

Baochai said, "I brought everything with me, and I will give you all of them. I don't want any of them."

Lin Daiyu turned her head and said: "You only give it to me if you don't want it. What's so good about it? I don't want such trouble!"

Xue Baochai said: "I knew you would doubt me because of this, so I rushed to bring these things. My sister is getting more and more stiff, so she doesn't take me seriously. Because such a little thing will give birth to me." I can’t do anything about it. I’m just telling you that in your opinion, the same is all good, but the meaning is different. In my opinion, if it’s not what I think, I won’t want it!” He lifted the curtain and left by himself, so it was useless for her girl who opened the curtain.

Lin Daiyu was startled when she heard this, and was talking about what was on her mind, and wanted her to speak more clearly, but Baochai had already left.Lin Daiyu thought about the current situation, and all her troubles were caused by Baoyu.Thinking about the fact that Sister Baochai, who had treated her so well in the past, would have a birth share with her, I couldn't help feeling even more sad and crying.

Xue Baochai was really angry, but it wasn't Lin Daiyu who was angry, but the concubine Jia who had nothing to do in the palace. She had a good life, but she wanted to give her the same thing as Jia Baoyu. This thing makes people happy It's still uncomfortable!In her opinion, it was to disgust her!

When he arrived at Mrs. Xue's place, Baochai asked, "Mother, did Auntie tell you anything recently? Is there anything wrong with my quota for election?"

Mrs. Xue said: "Your aunt told me that the re-election will be two years later, and how the situation will be at that time will depend on the orders from above, and then we will play by ear."

Xue Baochai didn't want to participate in the draft at all, not to mention the selection of court ladies and officials, even concubines, she didn't want to be picked and picked like that!

It's just that there is an excuse to enter the palace to be selected, which can prevent others from bringing her and Jia Baoyu together, and can even stop Mrs. Wang's thoughts of a golden and jade marriage.But Mrs. Wang's daughter is a concubine in the palace, so if she wants to do something wrong with Baochai's waiting list, it should be a piece of cake.

Fortunately, within two years, Baochai will be under sixteen years old, and her identity is a woman in the banner, so she is not allowed to marry without permission.But this time, the ritual gift Jia Niangniang sent was the same as Baoyu's. Let alone Lin Daiyu, even Baochai herself was too careful.

Seeing that Baochai was obviously angry, Mrs. Xue couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. Baochai, a child, would not get angry easily no matter what big things happened to her, so it can be seen that she was really angry this time.Mrs. Xue said: "Your aunt used to ask you a lot. Before Baoyu and Feng girl got sick that time, how many times did you ask about your golden lock? But later, when you gave up the golden lock and went away, they were all there. , she never asked again."

Mrs. Xue sighed: "Actually, I probably understand her thoughts, but she didn't say it, and I didn't say it, just because you are still young, I want to keep you for a few more years, but these years I watched with cold eyes, Baoyu That child is also good, but his personality is a bit softer. He loves to be with his sisters, but he is actually a kind person. You and him should not suffer or be bullied. I used to think about letting you enter the palace. It's your father's will. Secondly, I think that our Xue family might follow you to prosperity because of you. But after all, I don't want you to go to that shameful place. The mother and daughter have not seen each other for a long time, even if you are like Yuanchun. Like my elder sister, I became a concubine, so what's the point of separating the two places, so this precious jade, the appearance of the family is already very rare, if their family is interested, how about I facilitate this for you?" Mrs. Xue knew that Baochai had always been I am in charge, so I will discuss it with her only after I have this thought.

When Xue Baochai heard the words, she heard that Mrs. Xue really had such thoughts, she immediately stood up and said: "Mother, absolutely not."

Mrs. Xue was very surprised: "On weekdays, I saw that you and Baoyu are very close, and you have never blushed, and you have never said anything bad about him. I thought you were satisfied with him. Why are you so straightforward all of a sudden?" I refused." There is no need to have any taboos when talking between the mother and daughter, and they naturally say what they have.

Xue Baochai said: "I took Baoyu close because he was my aunt's son and my cousin. We lived in his house all the time. Naturally, I treated him like my own brother. I didn't expect to let Baoyu My mother had this kind of misunderstanding. I didn't say anything bad about him, but who did my mother say was bad when she saw me on weekdays? "

As soon as Madam Xue thought about it, she recalled that her daughter has been very sensible since she was a child, she has her own judgment, and she also loves and respects herself. She really behaves like a gentleman. Xue Pan couldn't argue with his anger, it's fine if he had an attack in person, he would never speak ill of his brother in front of his mother, so Jia Baoyu naturally didn't deserve his daughter's exception.

Baochai said: "Firstly, I only think of Baoyu as my younger brother. Secondly, I don't think he is my good match. And thirdly, I saw with my own eyes that Jia's family took all the money from Daiyu's dowry. After leaving the garden, if they don't accompany Baoyu, who else can they betroth Daiyu to!"

Mrs. Xue was extremely shocked: "There is such a thing, why didn't your aunt never say that Daiyu's family didn't leave any property behind, and even the money sent to Uncle Lin came from Jia's family?"

Baochai said blankly: "So that's what my aunt told you. But I went to Yangzhou with Daiyu. I can see how much their Lin family has. Master Lin handed over the banknotes to Lian Er. Brother brought it back, can't we hand it all over to my aunt, no matter how courageous he is, he doesn't have such a big appetite to digest it, as for whether he handed it over to the old lady, I don't know."

Although Mrs. Xue is kind, she is not a foolish person. Baochai will not talk nonsense. This must have happened, so Baochai will say it.For Mrs. Wang, the elder sister who grew up together, she couldn't help thinking again.

Xue Baochai said: "If my aunt brings up the marriage with my mother again, my mother can refuse her directly. If my mother is afraid that she will hurt her peace by directly refusing, and it is not good to live here anymore, our house has already been cleaned up, and we can move at any time. Go home, don't let my aunt suffer when you leave, and leave some money for her, and it will be used as a loan fee."

Mrs. Xue knew that Baochai was a little angry when she said this, so she said quickly, "Don't say such things, if she mentions it, I will refuse it. Even if we move, we will have to have your brother come back to talk about it. We, the women and children, live alone. If you meet Xiao Xiao, if you don’t say anything in shock, your reputation will be ruined for the rest of your life.”

Xue Baochai said: "If mother has such taboos, then I will think of a way."

Mrs. Xue didn't take it seriously, thinking that Baochai was just talking.But I didn't expect that a few days later, Baochai told Mrs. Xue that she had written to pick up Xue Biao from her uncle's house.Xue Rang passed away last year, leaving behind a pair of sons and daughters living with their widowed mother in Jinling. Xue Baochai had long intended to bring them over.Because Xue Biao had been studying with her since she was a child, Baochai didn't want to see their uncle's house without a pillar, and they had to work hard.They have long wanted to pick them up and support them, but they have always lived in Jia's house, and it would be shameful if someone came to join them.

Now that the house in Beijing has been tidied up, it will be convenient to pick up Xue Biao's family and let them live in Xue's mansion directly.Even if one day they need to move out directly from Jia's mansion, and Xue Pan has not come back, Mrs. Xue will not have the hidden worry of only two women and children.

It took some time for Xue Biao from Jinling City to come to Beijing after receiving the letter and packing it up.

Besides, since Grandma Liu visited the Grand View Garden that day, Daiyu had been having fun for many days, and she was still muttering that Grandma Liu looked like a female locust!Others said that Lin Daiyu was narrow-minded, but Xue Baochai only thought that Daiyu was really narrow-minded. If she caught someone's weakness, she could make fun of it vigorously, regardless of whether he could save face or not.

Baochai taught her a lesson: "You, but I have never heard such a sentence. Sitting in meditation, I often think about my own past, and gossip. How long have you been laughing about Grandma Liu? I have only heard it four or five times. Again, how can you always make fun of an old man! It must be because she is ugly, and she thinks she is from the country, so she can't speak beautiful words, but the most important thing is to know the quality of a person's character, why? You can judge people by their appearance alone!" What's more, they didn't know that among the countless people who had received aid from Jia's family when the tree fell and the monkeys were scattered, only Grandma Liu was the one who dared to come forward to repay the favor.

Lin Daiyu was still joking with others, but when she saw what Baochai said, she obediently listened to the training.

Tan Chun wondered: "What's wrong with Sister Lin today? You have always been a very intelligent person. When people say one thing to you, you have ten words to answer him. Why are you just an obedient elementary school student today?"

Daiyu said: "Sister Bao said that I was telling me the truth, and it was all out of good intentions. If I don't even know the good from the bad, then who am I?" Looking at Baochai, she asked, "Sister , you think what I said is right?"

Baochai nodded and said, "A child can be taught."

Baochai knew that Daiyu understood what she meant, so she was embarrassed to talk about what happened last time, so she wanted to point her out here, so she continued to treat Daiyu as usual.Daiyu's congenital frailty, thanks to Baochai's good conditioning, has not been serious in the past two years, and it is not like before, coughing and waking up several times at night, and can only sleep for one or two nights, so Lin Daiyu she There is also some flesh on the cheeks, but compared with others, it still looks thinner.

On this day, Xue Baochai received a post from Prince Yi, Fujin Zhaojia, and let her go to the mansion.After Baochai arrived, he realized that Emperor Yongzheng was there to get the pulse of the Thirteenth Lord.Ever since Yongzheng ascended the throne, he has been busy day and night and has never given himself a day off. He heard that Yinxiang was going to have his pulse checked today. Out of concern for his younger brother and assistant minister, he made an exception to go out of the palace to accompany Yinxiang to rest for a while.

Xue Baochai looked at Yin Xiang carefully, and said: "Sure enough, there is a danger of relapse, but after all, I am an ordinary doctor, not a fairy. If the Thirteenth Lord continues to work so hard without rest, even a fairy will not be able to save him."

Yinxiang looked a little embarrassed, and said: "Don't you have that pill? I gave it to me last time, and it worked very well. This time I will save one or two more pills and I will be fine."

Xue Baochai said: "The Thirteenth Lord has become sick from overwork, which has led to the relapse of the old disease. The preparation process of my Jiuhua Yulu pill is extremely complicated, and the ingredients are very rare. Even after so many years, I haven't made a few pills."

Yongzheng said at this time: "What materials do you want, make a list and ask them to find them. Prepare more. Last time I smelled your pills, it was very refreshing. It is better than the pills they brought in. Give it to me." Bring some out too."

Xue Baochai said: "Your Majesty, to put it bluntly, the elixir since ancient times has contained toxins, which are refined from ore poison, but the toxicity is only small. After taking it, they will be chronically poisoned. At least a dozen or so emperors were killed by taking pills. I advise you not to eat the pills in the temple. Although my pills are not the first-class pills containing lead, they should not be eaten indiscriminately. If you want to use them , I have to check the pulse first, otherwise I dare not give you random medicines."

Yongzheng and Yinxiang looked at Xue Baochai in shock.Yongzheng always felt that this girl had an aura that no one else had, so he was impressed with her only a few times before, but this time he met and listened to her talk, he finally knew what this aura was!From the time when Yongzheng hadn't become emperor until now he was the Ninth Five-Year Emperor, Xue Baochai's attitude towards him was the same.Xue Baochai is not afraid of him. Although she respects him a lot, she is not afraid of the emperor!

Yongzheng felt novelty in his heart, after he ascended the throne, even the old thirteen's attitude towards him changed a lot and became cautious.And this girl can be consistent from beginning to end, should I say she is a newborn calf, or is her mind too pure and fearless?

Yongzheng was not unhappy because of this, but rolled up his sleeves and said, "You can give Zhen Ye a consultation today."

After Baochai made a confession, she diagnosed the pulse according to her words.After a long time, his face was very solemn, and he said: "Forgive me, your majesty's physical condition is far worse than that of the thirteenth master. Firstly, his hard work is not as good as yours, and second, he is younger than you. If the thirteenth master's hard work is three points, your majesty is less. It’s seven or eight. You can’t do the work of five people by yourself, and you only sleep for one or two hours a day. If you don’t know how to take good care of it, you may not live long.”

Yongzheng was startled, a little girl saw his routine, this is not even known in the harem, only the people who serve him personally know it every day, he couldn't help being very shocked, "Bold, you are talking nonsense! Who taught it?" Did you say that? Did you know that talking to me like this is going to kill you?"