every spring [comprehensive]

Mrs. Xue only intends to quietly ask Xue Pan to see if he agrees. If she agrees, such a good girl will go to settle down with the Jia family early.

Of course Mrs. Xue also likes Daiyu, but she already knew that Daiyu was the one the old lady wanted to ration Baoyu, so she didn't think about it.

When Baochai heard Mrs. Xue's inadvertent confession, she thought that if Tanchun was her sister-in-law, it would be very good, and she should be a person who can control Xue Pan.Moreover, after all these years, Xue Pan has been quite responsible, so he probably won't let her down.It's just that Tanchun would have gone to Hefan, and there was someone who was appointed by the princess. I don't know which one she would choose if she knew it?

Mrs. Xue has already asked Xue Pan.When Xue Pan heard this, he had seen this third sister before. Thinking that Tanchun has become more and more beautiful in recent years, she is a rare and handsome person, and her family background is also well-known, and she gets along well with Mrs. Xue and Baochai. If there is anything to disagree with, it is naturally willing.

Mrs. Xue whispered that she knew Baochai and asked Baochai to test Tanchun's intentions again. If both parties were willing to propose marriage again, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds.

One day, when Tanchun came to Baochai's room, he saw her frowning at something. Tanchun found it very strange. When he got closer, he saw that it looked like a shoe!He couldn't help laughing and said: "I thought it was some esoteric article that stumped you, why is it like a shoe!"

Baochai looked at her, not intending to share her knowledge, but still looked troubled, and said, "I have my own troubles."

Tanchun smiled and said, "What are you bothered about holding it? Besides, when have you ever seen you sewing, why are you interested in making shoes again?"

Baochai said: "I've never been interested in this kind of needlework. It's not bad if I can produce one or two pieces a year, but now I have to do it. I don't know where to start, so I can only sigh here."

Tanchun took the paper pattern in his hand and compared the size: "This is not our number, and it is too big. Could it be that big brother used it?"

Xue Baochai said unexpectedly: "You guessed it right, but why didn't you guess it was Brother Tad?"

Tanchun blushed a little and said: "Who says I don't guess, this one is wrong, the next one is going to be Brother Tad, there are only two men in your house, as the saying goes, seniors and young are orderly, of course I want to Guess from scratch."

Baochai deliberately said: "I didn't say you cared too much for my brother, why are you so excited? Besides, why are you blushing?"

When Baochai said this, her blushes turned to her ears, and she stomped her feet angrily, "Sister Bao is fine today, why do you always say things that anger me?"

Baochai coaxed: "My dear sister, I didn't mean to be angry with you, but I was still troubled here. I lost a bet with my brother, and he asked me to make him a pair of shoes with my own hands, but you know me. , It is really more difficult for me to make a pair of shoes than to open two shops, you are frowning here, just don't be as knowledgeable as me."

Tanchun was a soft-bodied person, and when he saw Baochai troubled, he couldn't help but said, "It's just a pair of shoes, what kind of material do you need? I'm usually at home, and I occasionally make a pair or two for my second brother. I'll just teach you."

Baochai blinked in surprise and said: "My good sister, why do you just teach me? If you just help me do it, it's over. I leave it to you, but it's just a matter of delaying a few days of leisure. If you leave it to me, next year brother I can't wear these shoes either. As the saying goes, don't bother two masters with one thing, so please do me a favor."

Tanchun hesitated for a while, then said: "It's rare for Sister Bao to ask me, so I'll help you with this, just don't let others know."

Baochai said, "Don't worry, I won't let others know, I'll just ask my brother to thank you alone."

Baochai watched her movements carefully, and saw that Tanchun didn't have any surprises, but his cheeks were red again.I think Mrs. Xue's suggestion should be good.Girls' needles and threads in this era are extremely precious, and if they are used by the opposite sex, unless it is their own parents or significant other, when it comes to Xue Pan, Tanchun does not mean to reject it, it should be that he has a good impression of him.

Baochai said to Tanchun, "To tell you the truth, my mother has been visiting my sister-in-law recently."

Tanchun flicked through the shoe samples, and listened attentively to Baochai's story.

Baochai said: "But if you look left and right, there are probably hundreds of them. My brother, who is picky and thin, doesn't like it. Only this time, he agreed as soon as my mother said it."

Tanchun nervously clenched the round fan in his hand, slapped it vigorously a few times, and pretended to be curious and said, "Which family's daughter is this time?"

Baochai didn't answer her question, and continued: "But my mother said that although the two families have a good relationship, it's better for me to secretly find out what the woman means, otherwise if they have no intentions of our family, they will twist it. Marriage together is not necessarily good."

Tanchun didn't need to pretend to be surprised now, "You are such a good family and you are so careful, is that person a fairy beauty?"

Baochai laughed and said, "That's right, my celestial beauty!"

At the beginning of Tanchun, he hadn't reacted yet, and after a while, he was both ashamed and surprised: "Could it be that Sister Bao is talking about me?"

Xue Baochai nodded: "What do you think of my brother? Is he the candidate for a good son-in-law? My mother said that if you agree, she will not let you suffer any grievances, so she went to Jia's mansion to propose marriage."

Tanchun still doesn't believe it, thinking that Baochai is joking with her, because Tanchun knows her own conditions, although her family is good, but she is a concubine after all.And Xue Pan was young and promising, and has reached the third rank.The daughter of any high-ranking official in the capital can't marry, so she will just fall in love with her, a concubine's daughter.

Originally, Tanchun had never thought about it that way, and he just admired Xue Pan with some girlish feelings.Seeing that Baochai was still looking at her seriously, not as if she was joking, Tanchun couldn't help but blush.And she thought in her heart that Baochai has always been a very measured person.He would never make fun of her with such a thing.

Baochai saw her embarrassment and said, "Why do you keep silent? If you don't speak again, I will take it as your acquiescence. I will go back to my mother directly, and I will go to Jia's house to propose marriage in a few days. You are not alone. Yes, my aunt has taken a fancy to Miss Xing, so she wants to talk about it together."

Tanchun usually has a very straightforward personality. Even at this time, his cheeks burned with shame, he still resisted running away and said: "You and I have always had a good relationship. In front of you, I have no embarrassment to say, you You can ask my aunt to try it, if the family does not object, I will naturally agree."

Baochai smiled and said, "Good sister-in-law, since you and brother are both interested, I am naturally willing to help you run errands, and if this is done, I will take you through the door as soon as possible."

Tanchun said angrily, "Don't talk nonsense, you haven't written your horoscope yet, it would be embarrassing for people to hear it!"

When Mrs. Xue was sending the girls back to Jia's mansion this time, she mentioned to Mrs. Wang that she wanted to book an appointment with Xue Pan for Tanchun.

Mrs. Wang said: "If I was born by myself, I would be willing to marry into your family, let alone raised by me. It's just that Pan'er is also my nephew, and I can't just think about my girl. A little low?"

Although it is the same to be born and concubine, it is talking about men, and it will be the same when they make contributions outside. However, many people still care about the marriage of women.

Mrs. Xue said: "If it was in someone else's house, I would naturally care about it, but Tanchun watched her grow up and knew her temperament well. She was raised by your sister very well. Don't say anything about the people you trained. She's a young lady, even if she's a girl, she's more complete than others."

Mrs. Wang was overjoyed by her praise, but she wasn't dizzy yet, "Although I raised her, she didn't crawl out of my stomach after all, and the old lady still has to decide the marriage of the girl. Her parents decided to give it to the Sun family, and the old lady still feels dissatisfied."

Mrs. Xue said: "For my granddaughter's marriage, I will naturally go back to Mrs. Ming. I just need to tell my elder sister first, and you also know our family. If you feel wronged, you will never feel wronged about your children's marriage. Give it to your daughter-in-law. The bride price must be indispensable."

Mrs. Wang couldn't help being very moved when she heard her words, thinking that she knew that the Xue family was very rich, and that the wealth would not flow to outsiders, so she asked directly: "How much money do you plan to give as the bride price for the scout girl?"

Mrs. Xue said: "Of course I won't let her be wronged. What do you think of 3 taels of silver?"

Mrs. Wang knew that the Xue family was rich, but she didn't expect her to be so generous.Such a large amount of money is a lot of money in any family. If the money falls to Jia's family, even if the family's major events of the children's marriage and the old lady's one are taken care of, it will be a big deal. Inexhaustible.

Tanchun will get married sooner or later. If he promises to someone else's family, it will be too difficult to meet such a spendthrift in-law's family again. Since he can't marry Baochai's golden pocket, the dowry silver in exchange for Tanchun's marriage is also worthless. Not a lot.

Mrs. Wang thought for a while and said: "If the Xue family can pay 5 taels, I will make an agreement with you. I will talk to the old lady for you."

Mrs. Xue breathed a sigh of relief, and was a little afraid that Mrs. Wang would not agree to the marriage because she would remember the past.It was Baochai who was right, if she had to promise the dowry money directly, it would be her aunt who would simply agree.Mrs. Xue was also a little sad and wondered when her elder sister began to look open to money. She was not as accurate as Baochai when she got along day and night.

Mrs. Xue said: "Sister, just go ahead and talk. The Xue family doesn't care about spending more money if you can get a daughter-in-law you like."

Seeing that she agreed so happily, Mrs. Wang felt a little regretful that she had mentioned less.

So he mentioned the matter of Tanchun and Xing Xiuyan's marriage proposal to the two brothers of the Xue family, and then went to Jia's mother.The old man usually likes to protect the media most, so he thought about the status and character of Xue Pan brothers in his heart, and couldn't help but feel very satisfied. Complete.

As for Xing Xiuyan, the old lady also acted as a matchmaker, and went to Mrs. Xing as a matchmaker.Mrs. Xing wanted to establish a good relationship with the Xue family, so there was no reason to disagree, so the marriage of the two couples was settled like this, and they became a fiancé couple.

At this time, after the engagement, there will be many marriages in a few years. At that time, there was a reason for Yingchun, and the Sun family hurriedly married her.

Now the Xue family has to prepare a new house and various things for the wedding.The Jia family has to buy a dowry for their daughter, and it will take at least a year and a half to get it done.

It's just that the Xue family will pick up the girl from the Jia family to live there, and Tanchun and Xing Xiuyan cannot avoid it no matter what.Because there is a saying that meeting unmarried couples before marriage will break their blessings, so after getting engaged, it is best for both men and women not to meet each other.

On the other side of Jia's mansion, Jia's mother celebrated her 28th birthday on the third day of August, and the whole family of Jia's mansion celebrated with joy. From July [-]th to August [-]th, Rongning and Ningxia held a feast together.Since it was a whole birthday, Mrs. Xue had nothing to worry about at home, so she also planned to relax for a few days.

On the 28th, the Jia family invited several family friends, princes-in-law, princes, princesses, princesses, concubines, monarchs and wives, etc.

The rest of the people were watching a play, and Princess Nan'an proposed to see the young ladies of Jia's mansion, so Jia's mother said a few words modestly, and sent someone to invite Daiyu to visit and cherish the spring.

Concubine Nan'an pulled them over one by one and asked how old they were and what books they were reading.The three answered one by one. Nan'an Wang Taifei took Tanchun with one hand and Daiyu with the other and said, "These girls are all good, so I don't know which one to praise."

Jia Mu said with a smile: "The princess praises them too much, they are young, how can they bear it."

Princess Nan'an asked again: "By the way, I remember that there was a girl from the Xue family who went to pilgrimage with Jia's mansion that year. I heard that she also lived in your mansion. Why didn't you come out?"

When Mrs. Xue heard that she was asking Baochai, she stepped forward and replied, "As for the concubine, because her brother was appointed to build a mansion, the little girl has already moved back home. She didn't come today, so she couldn't pay her respects." The noble face of a concubine."

Concubine Nanwang said "Oh?" and said, "Who is your son? I don't know what kind of official he is?"

Mrs. Xue said with some joy: "Holy Grace, it's not some high-ranking official, it's the guards who join the leadership."

Princess Nan'an said slowly: "No wonder I didn't notice, there are many high and low officials in the capital, so the ups and downs are not eye-catching." She said regretfully: "It seems that today is the I can't see that Miss Xue anymore."

Mrs. Xue, Jia Mu and others felt that the voice of Concubine Nan'an was a bit wrong.But on this occasion, no one would offend her.And everyone knows that she has been in the limelight recently, because her son, the king of Nan'an County, was appointed as the general who conquered the south and was ordered to attack the southern border. After a few minutes, the arrogance became more and more arrogant.

Because Mrs. Xue is celebrating her birthday, even if someone disrespects her, she can only swallow her anger, not to mention that the rank of the concubine is much higher than her, and she will not be able to get her back after receiving a few sneering words.

The three of them, Tanchun, Daiyu, and Xichun, were in a daze to accept the meeting gift from Princess Nan'an, and went back to their rooms with the incense beads, pens and inkstones they had obtained.

Mrs. Xue was humiliated by Concubine Nan'an that day, and after several days of banquets in Jia's mansion, they all said they were not feeling well, so they didn't go.

After the banquet at their house, Wang Xifeng came to see Mrs. Xue in person the next day. Seeing that she was not feeling well, she probably felt that Concubine Nan'an was not very polite that day, so she felt a little offended, so she smiled and comforted her: "At home It’s so easy to have such excitement, my aunt doesn’t want to go to celebrate for two days, and you’re not there, let alone us, even the ancestors said it’s boring.”

Wang Xifeng is used to coaxing people, after a while, Madam Xue was so coaxed by her that she forgot her troubles and just talked and joked with her.

Wang Xifeng brought Sister Qiao with her. The child had been hugged by the nurse for a long time, but she had to struggle to get off the ground.

Wang Xifeng said: "What are you in a hurry for? We're all here, I'm sure you'll see your Aunt Bao." Then she said to Mrs. Xue: "This girl's quick temper followed me, it's better for her brother Gui'er to hold her breath. At home, she clamored to see Aunt Bao, and when she arrived at the mansion, she wished she could grow her wings and fly over there, by the way, girl Bao is at home, right?"

Mrs. Xue said: "Baochai was still here just now. The manager said that there were guests coming at the outer door, so she passed by. Maybe she will come to see you later. If Sister Qiao is in a hurry to see her aunt, let her Take the girl to find her.

" Madam Xue then sent two mature maids beside her to take them with her.

Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "My aunt is too thoughtful, I know the roads in your house are flat, let Qiaoer run and play by herself, why bother the two elder sisters."

Mrs. Xue said with a smile: "There will be nothing wrong at home, but she is small, so she has to follow people around."

After a while, Qiaoer failed to find Baochai, but came back hand in hand with another little guy, giggling.

Wang Xifeng took a look: "Isn't this in Ban'er? It turns out that Grandma Liu is in the house!"

At this time, Xue Baochai and Grandma Liu had already entered the hall, and they had greeted each other. Grandma Liu was even more down-to-earth and enthusiastic. She insisted on kowtow to Wang Xifeng and Mrs. Xue, but Mrs. Xue hurriedly stopped and gave up her seat. Supporting her personally, he said: "My aunt is the one who dislikes these vain rituals the most. I just know what you want. Please sit down, grandma. Why are you free? What are you doing here? But you have to come to us go to the house?"

Baochai said: "Sister Feng's words are like jumping beans. You throw out so many questions at once, and I worry about which one to answer first. Besides, Grandma Liu is an elderly person. Let me tell you, Liu Grandma was specially invited by me, I don’t understand some things in Zhuangzi, so I want to ask her for advice.”

Wang Xifeng said: "No wonder, I said that once Grandma Liu went to the city, she would come to my house for a sit-down, but this time she only came to your place."

Grandma Liu smiled and said, "Second Grandma is right, otherwise, after leaving the concubine's house this time, she will also go to pay your respects."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "Hey, I don't accept favors that come along the way. If I know that Grandma Liu came to see me specially, I will appreciate it!"

Mrs. Xue said with a smile: "It's still Feng girl's mouth. No one can compare to her cleverness! By the way, Baochai, why did you find Grandma Liu? Although the bone is still strong, it is an elderly person, I remember that Grandma Liu is three years older than the old lady, right?"

Grandma Liu said: "It is said that the nobles forget things too much, so it is not true, but my aunt even remembers the trivial matter of my old lady's age. The old lady is a few years older than the old lady, and this year is exactly 83."

Mrs. Xue and Wang Xifeng sighed again about Grandma Liu's longevity and toughness.

Grandma Liu said: "Although I am so old, I still work in the fields. The work I do in a day and a half is not much worse than when I was young."

Mrs. Xue said: "That's unavoidable, you should enjoy the happiness at your old age."

Grandma Liu said: "Auntie, thanks to the blessings of grandma and the girl, my family is not only the few acres of uninteresting thin fields, but also bought a few acres of fertile fields and built a brick house. But I have always been restless. Yes, if you let me lie on the kang at home, my bones will be brittle, and I will do some work in the field, and it will be more comfortable to go out for a walk. No, this time the girl asked me about the farmer's field, and the old lady only answered You have to come out, otherwise you have to go home and ask the neighbors."

Wang Xifeng looked at Baochai strangely: "Our girl Baochai is getting more and more down-to-earth, why are those profitable shops in the capital not enough for you to toss about? What are you going to ask about other people's farms?"

Baochai said: "The two have nothing to do with each other. As you know, the Xue family also has several Zhuangzi, but the annual output depends on the harvest sent by the Zhuangtou years ago. It is as much as possible. Over the years, we only Knowing about rent collection, I don't know what kind of harvest will be in the event of drought, flood, or rain, and I don't know how the tenants who rented the land in our village are doing. I was thinking about the affairs of the village at home and remembered Grandma Liu, she knows the most about these things, so she sent someone to pick her up, and let her and their little grandson spend a few days leisurely in the city."

Grandma Liu said to Wang Xifeng: "Grandma doesn't know, the girl is careful when she asks! She also said that she will invite a doctor to see a doctor and take medicine for free for the tenants in the village! Old people over 70 years old have to pay for it every month. Send out some rice! I have been farming all my life, and I have never met such a good owner in my dreams. If it wasn’t for the Zhuangzi of my aunt’s family in Jinling, if it was near our capital, we would have to move the whole family to her. To be a tenant!"

Hall of Supreme Harmony

When the palace Chinese, military and hundreds of officials were in the early court, the emperor was furious, all because of an excerpt from the Pingnan army who was in a hurry six hundred miles away.

Yongzheng said angrily: "As soon as I use the Han officials again, you say that I don't give the old Manchus a chance. Is it because I didn't give it? I sent 6000 soldiers and horses to the king of Nan'an County to take the [-] to [-] people in Pingnan." Rebellion! Even people who don’t know how to lead soldiers know how to win more than less, right?! Even if you can’t win, you won’t lose too much shame! But what’s the result now? Several months have passed, and a letter There are no good reports, but now they tell me that the king of Nan'an County has been captured by others! The commander has captured the rebels! It is absurd that this battle has been fought like this! Ridiculous!"

Although it was ridiculous, none of the officials below dared to laugh, but said in unison: "Please calm down, Your Majesty!"

The Thirteenth Prince had led soldiers and fought in battles. At this time, he came out and said, "Your Majesty, the southwestern area is full of ethnic minorities. Communication is difficult, and the borderlands are full of chaos. The terrain is not open, and it is possible to There is miasma, so our army may still be a little uncomfortable, please give them some more time, the rebel army with only a few thousand people will definitely not be the opponent of our Qing Dynasty."

A group of veterans with military backgrounds like the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion also pleaded for him.

Emperor Yongzheng thought for a while and said: "I also know that he has a lot of excuses for not being able to settle the battle quickly, but now the country's financial resources are empty, and the deficit owed by many ministers and local officials to the treasury has not been repaid, and the country has no money anymore. The southwestern side is exhausted, I don't think there is any need to fight this battle again! Since the other side wants peace, let's make peace, and then send an order for Nanjun Wangfu to send out a princess to make peace with that country."

After receiving the edict from the palace, the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion was in chaos. The Nan'an County King had only one girl who was ready to marry, and she was born to the Nan'an County Prince and Dowager.The other two little daughters are still in their infancy, so the only candidate for marriage can only be the one and only Princess Lizi.

This princess has been pampered by Princess Nan'an since she was a child. Some dignitaries in Beijing have long come to ask for marriage. One of them doesn't like it, and the other doesn't like it. Later, they heard that the princess's vision is too high and they dare not come. beg.She has reached the age of 23 and has not yet chosen a wishful husband. In this era, she is considered a late marriage. The Nan'an Concubine still expects her daughter to be married to a wealthy husband. Who would have imagined that an imperial decree will be rationed to the savage in the south.

Princess Lizi heard the news of the holy decree, and came to find the concubine crying: "Ms. concubine, please save me, I don't want to marry to the south, I don't want to get married!"

Concubine Nan'an was of course reluctant to part with her, so she comforted and appeased her, promising that she would find a way.After a while, Concubine Nan'an said: "If I knew this, I might as well have married you in Beijing earlier."

On this day, Jia's mansion hastily received a message from the outer gate, saying: Concubine Nan'an is visiting!

Now everyone in the capital knows that Prince Nan'an lost the battle and was taken prisoner.Who would have thought that Concubine Nan'an would still be in the mood to drop by at this time.

Mother Jia still had to say: "Please!" For the arrival of this high-ranking imperial order, the whole Jia family could only wait in full force.

Nan'an County Palace and the other three palaces with different surnames are all family friends with Jia's House. Now, except for Beijing Palace, which is still a prince, the other three palaces are already second-class titles of county princes.They had established a friendship since they served the emperor together when they first entered the customs.

So Princess Nan'an didn't beat around the bush, and directly explained her intentions when she came. She wanted to recognize a goddaughter among the girls of Jia's family, and go to marry her as the princess of Nan'an Palace.

Mrs. Jia Muwang and the others were shocked. They also knew that the emperor wanted the princess of Nan'an County's palace to make peace with Fan.

The Princess of Nan'an already had a favorite candidate in her mind, and said, "I think your Miss San is very good last time."

Mrs. Wang didn't want to disobey the concubine, but she still had to tell the truth: "If you go back to the concubine, Tanchun is already engaged."

The princess of Nan'an County did not expect this to happen. She asked the girl's age before, but she didn't ask whether she was a relative. She thought she was so young, so she probably didn't mention her. However, she compared it with her own daughter's age. "Really engaged? Don't fool me!"

Mrs. Wang, Jia Mu and others stood up quickly and said, "Don't dare to lie to the concubine, I'm sure."

Princess Nan'an thought that Tanchun was already engaged, so she could choose the next best thing, "Then Miss Daiyu is also engaged?"

At this time, Mother Jia had to speak, and she quickly said: "Daiyu is not engaged, but she was raised by Laoshang's side since she was a child, and there is Baoyu at my family who is about the same age. Leave her at home."

Mrs. Wang's expression changed. Although she knew Jia's mother had this intention, this was the first time she said it in public.

Originally, Mother Jia also planned to hold back and not talk about it, firstly because Baodai was young, and secondly because she planned to see how Daiyu's body was.

Although Jia's mother loves Daiyu very much, she is only a granddaughter, and she is separated by a layer, so she can't get past Baoyu anyway.

If Daiyu is always sick and not good for longevity, Mother Jia does not intend to marry Daiyu to Baoyu.In Jia's mother's view, Jia Baoyu is the future successor of the Jia family, and no matter what, he should marry a woman with both good fortune and longevity, and he cannot be held back.

Seeing the Princess of Nan'an County today means that a girl must be taken away. Jia Mu has always loved Daiyu, so naturally she is not willing to let her suffer that crime, so I can only say it at this time.

The old lady Jia added: "Besides, Daiyu's body is always weak, so I'm afraid she won't be able to travel through mountains and rivers."

Princess Nan'an thought of Daiyu's weak figure and Liu Fufeng's figure, she was really weak and not a good candidate.The last time the Jia family met were only three girls, and the last one, Xichun, was still a child, so it was too inappropriate.

The princess of Nan'an County said: "Who did Tanchun get married to? When did you get married? Can you go back?"

Mrs. Wang said: "This is also set this year, and it is assigned to the Xue family of her aunt's cousin."

Nan'an Wang Taifei murmured: "The Xue family?"

Jia's mother said: "Based on the relationship between our Jia family and the Nan'an Palace, it is our duty to share the worries of the concubine, but there is no daughter of the right age in the family, so please forgive me, why not, the concubine will go to another house ?”

Princess Nan'an was still immersed in her own thoughts: "The Xue family? Is that the one who used to be an imperial merchant, and later someone from their family became an official with a military post?"

Mrs. Wang said, "Exactly."

The princess of Nan'an County said: "I remember that the girls in their family were put up by the palace, so they don't need to participate in the draft?"

When Madam Wang heard this, she had a knot in her heart. It was she and Yuan Chun who were the ones who personally planned to plot against Xue Baochai, but they also aroused the emperor's suspicion for the empress.Last time, Yuan Chun had already quietly told her that Yuan Chun was reprimanded by the imperial decree because it was discovered that she had secretly manipulated and eliminated Xiu Nv.This is a very embarrassing thing for the concubine, so Yuan Chun has been a little sick and has not recovered, so the last time the Jia family went to visit their relatives.

Because of this, Mrs. Wang actually resented Baochai a little, especially when she entered the palace last time, she could see that Baochai was closer to the Queen's Palace than Yuanchun Palace.

So Mrs. Wang said: "That's right, this child Baochai has just been put down, and she hasn't been settled yet. If the empress dowager wants to see her, I'll send someone to her home to summon her."

Both Jia Mu and Wang Xifeng, who was accompanying her, took a look at Mrs. Wang and felt that her behavior was a bit inappropriate.

Wang Xifeng was even more anxious, but it would be too obvious to leave or send someone to spread the word at this time.

Princess Nan'an and Mrs. Wang looked at each other and said, "Then send someone to pass it on. I'll wait for her here."

So Mrs. Wang sent a tight-lipped confidant of hers to prepare the sedan chair and go to Xue's mansion to pick up Miss Xue: "Just say that we are all here, and if you have anything to discuss with her, you don't need to say anything else."

After Mrs. Wang sent someone to leave, no one in Jia Mu's room made a sound, and they all waited quietly for Baochai's arrival.

Yuanyang, who has always been calm, seems flustered for some reason. She has always served Jiamu safely, but accidentally knocked over a cup of tea on the spot. Fortunately, it spilled on the table and the ground, but not on Jiamu.

Yuanyang kept pleading guilty and said, "Old lady, I'll go down and find a rag to clean up here."

Jia Mu said: "Go and clean it up, why the more guests there are, the more accidents you will have. If it wasn't because you are the most caring, I would definitely beat you."

Yuanyang made another accusation and was about to leave.

The Princess of Nan'an County said: "Wait a minute, it's just a little tea stain, it's nothing to put there, let's wait for that Miss Xue to come, and then take care of these small things."

Yuanyang secretly resented that she couldn't go out to pass on a message, but she was just a little maid, so she had no choice but to return to Jia Mu again.

Hearing that she was going to discuss things with her, Xue Baochai was used to traveling between the two mansions, so she didn't have any doubts, but after arriving here, she realized that something was wrong.Wang Xifeng, who always had a smile on his face, was looking at her with a sad face, hesitating to speak, as if she shouldn't come.

And the person sitting on the most important seat is not Jiamu, but a person wearing a big yellow dress.Although it looked a little familiar, Baochai didn't remember where he had seen it before.

Mrs. Wang waved to her and said, "Baochai, come and pay your respects to Princess Nan'an County."

Baochai turned around in his heart, the king of Nan'an County was a little familiar, he heard that Xue Pan had mentioned it when he came back from the imperial court, so he went to see him.He also greeted Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Wang Xifeng and others.

The Princess Nan'an had been watching her words and demeanor carefully at the beginning, and after she had met everyone, she took Baochai's hand with a smile and said, "It's a good thing that you have hidden such a good girl before." Let me see! Today I finally got to see her, which shows that I have the good fortune to drink her daughter's tea."

Xue Baochai had already guessed the intention of this concubine's visit from everyone's expressions and the arrival of this concubine of Nan'an County. She presumably was looking for someone to replace her daughter and relatives. Summon her one.

Sure enough, the concubine said: "I originally liked the third girl very much, and I sincerely wanted her. But I heard that Tan Chun was hired by your family to be your sister-in-law. Now that I see you, I like you even more. Chun Gengsheng, you can be my daughter, how about it?"

This Concubine Nan'an originally thought that with the power of her palace, Baochai would bow her head and listen to her words, but she just stood still.

Baochai just smiled very decently and said: "Baochai dares to accept the concubine's absurd praise. As for the marriage, my mother is still in the family, and my brother is the master of the house. How dare I agree to it without authorization? Sorry." I can only resign from the concubine's love."

The Princess of Nan'an County frowned slightly, and said: "You mean you have to ask your family's consent? What's so difficult about it? If you agree to me, I will send someone to tell them that you will accept me as a cadre." Mother. I will also ask the imperial court to give you the title and food town of the county lord or princess, what an honor this is to your family, how can they not be grateful."

Xue Baochai thought to herself: Another concubine, the word "toffee" really contradicts her.

She said: "Maybe the empress dowager didn't understand what I meant. What I meant was that I can't be your goddaughter. The relationship between mother and daughter is the most precious and rare thing in this world. It's just a child's play. The empress dowager and I only met today." When we met each other, we didn't even say a few words, what kind of precious feelings are there?"

Facing Xue Baochai's outspoken and rude words, Nan'an County Princess Dowager took a step back: "You!"

The female officer serving the concubine shouted: "Bold! How dare you contradict the concubine!"

Wang Xifeng hastily smoothed things over and said: "Ma'am, don't worry about it. My cousin has always been outspoken. If she said that she would dare to contradict the concubine."

Jia Mu and others said: "Please do not be as knowledgeable as her children."

Xue Baochai said: "I am so rude and rude, so naturally I am not worthy of being the daughter of a concubine, let alone kissing the feudal lord of southern Xinjiang."

Princess Nan'an narrowed her eyes and said: "Okay, it seems that you know better than anyone else why I am looking for you, so you should be more aware of current affairs. If you don't agree today, I will send someone to investigate your brother." I don't believe that a person who has been an official for several years will have no evidence to investigate, and he will be demoted and dismissed to deal with it severely. See what you have to do! At that time, you will still be the same, and you will still have to come to me. Marry to southern Xinjiang, which of these two paths is better for you, you can choose for yourself!"

Mrs. Wang thought to herself: Although I knew that Princess Nan'an was not a merciful person, this face-to-face threat is too ugly.If Xue Baochai doesn't agree today, it seems that the concubine will not let it go.Since the incident happened in the Jia family, maybe the Jia family will also be killed because of it.