[Red Mansion+Qing Chuan] The heroine comes from the last days

Jia Yuanchun's complexion was still pale.

Concubine Yi stood up after saluting, the smile just now had disappeared, and there was a bit of coldness in the corners of her eyes.The three of them happened to be standing at the corner of the promenade, with a wall on one side and lush crabapple flowers on the other side, covering most of the figures of the three of them.If he hadn't just come out to go to the bathroom, he wouldn't have seen them.

Jiang Ling was standing just behind them, about seven or eight steps away, there was a small door there.

It wasn't until this moment that Mrs. Wang put away the expression just now, saluted Concubine Yi and said, "Greetings to Concubine Yi." Without the sharp words just now, the vaguely anxious expression was very well covered up.If it weren't for Jiang Ling's sharp eyes, he really wouldn't have noticed it.

Concubine Yi bent her mouth, but her gaze and expression were cold, as if she was just wearing a delicate mask, but now, that mask has been torn to pieces, and Concubine Yi has become her true appearance. "Imperial concubine." Yifei's voice became a little lower, but still cold, "I don't want to say more. In front of the empress dowager today, please tell me what happened last time. Tell me clearly, is it because I cut your face for no reason, or is it that you yourself are not disciplined and ruined my big business. Oh, and also." She smiled again, but the smile was very cold, "In front of you In front of this lady, please tell your master what happened in Fengzao Palace back then? Concubine Hui has a handle in your hands, but I don't. Before the Empress Dowager, you are finished."

The last sentence, Yifei said it out of breath, obviously intending to warn Jia Yuanchun.

Jiang Ling listened behind the door for a while, just about to step out, but after a second thought, he took it back.

The current situation has nothing to do with her, it's better to wait before going out.

Looking at it from Jiang Ling's point of view, one could just see Madam Wang's complexion changed, and Jia Yuanchun glared at Concubine Yi fiercely, which was quite different from her performance at the palace banquet just now, obviously she was pinched by Concubine Yi to a sore spot.

Concubine Yi smiled and said: "Why, your master still can't see the current situation clearly? The soup and medicine that you sent to your master last time, your master used it very happily? The wind and cold have dragged on for two months, and they haven't seen any improvement. It's hard for the imperial concubine to be kind and willing to let you hug the little brother. If it were me, I wouldn't even let you touch the cloth of a swaddling baby. But speaking of it, the imperial concubine's temper is quite smooth, I tried it a few times The instigation made the imperial concubine hide away, and she didn't confront you head-on, so I had to do it myself in the end. Heh." Speaking of this, Concubine Yi suddenly glanced at Jia Yuanchun again, her eyes were cold.

Jia Yuanchun raised his hand high, but paused for a moment, then slowly lowered it.

"Are you trying to provoke me on purpose?" Jia Yuanchun said, "It's a pity that this trick is useless to me."

"Ouch." Concubine Yi sneered again, "Unexpectedly, your master has become so smart. Twelve years ago, when the first queen was still alive, your master slapped Concubine Rong directly, leaving Concubine Rong silent I gave you a soft nail. It's a pity, you and I know very well that these are all false. It doesn't matter if you slap me or Concubine Rong."

Jia Yuanchun said coldly: "So you still remember that I am a noble concubine."

Concubine Yi smiled and said: "Of course I remember that you are a noble concubine, how dare you forget. In this palace, who dares not to look up to the noble concubine."

Jia Yuanchun said angrily, "You—"

Concubine Yi pointed out, and said: "Oh no, I'm flattering you, don't get angry."

Although what he said was a compliment, but between the lines, it was full of irony.

Jiang Ling reckoned that they would have to wait for a while, then quietly retreated back.The nanny has already carried the little elder brother to the front, and the two maids also brought new court clothes for Jiang Ling to change into.After changing the clothes, Jiang Ling asked the maid to send the wet court clothes back to the palace. Since it was a show, of course it had to be done in a real way, which was in line with common sense.

After that, Jiang Ling returned to the banquet and sued the Queen Mother.

Three quarters of the banquet had gone on, the seat opposite Jiang Ling was empty, and the imperial concubine hadn't returned yet.Below, besides the concubines and elder brothers, there are also some clans and imperial relatives in Beijing, and some married wives.Jiang Ling searched for a while, and after a while, he found Xue Baochai among the young mistresses.

Xue Baochai came here as Jia Baoyu's wife, and she was among a group of wives at this time, having a lively conversation.

Jiang Ling glanced over Xue Baochai lightly, and then quickly glanced over again.There are too many people here, if you pay too much attention to this Second Grandma Bao, there may be some changes.

After waiting for a while, the maids served Jiang Ling a bowl of porridge, saying that the imperial concubine couldn't eat just now, and asked her to pad her stomach.

When Jiang Ling took the porridge bowl, he happened to see Concubine Hui pause, but he didn't look at her.Jiang Ling looked down at the porridge bowl in his hand, feeling suspicious.Logically speaking, this bowl of porridge was tried by the maids with silver needles and tried by themselves, so there shouldn't be any problems.But Concubine Hui's actions made her dare not act rashly.

Jiang Ling stirred slowly with a small spoon, waiting for the bowl of porridge to warm up, but it didn't work.

A moment later, there was an indistinct "pop" from outside the palace.

The sound was not loud, but Jiang Ling's hearing was excellent, so he heard it.

From the looks of it, Concubine Yi succeeded in provoking Jia Yuanchun.

Jiang Ling calculated the time, then stirred the bowl of porridge with a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, and brought it to his mouth.At that moment, Concubine Hui's expression relaxed, as if she had accomplished something important.It was only then that Jiang Ling noticed that although Concubine Hui didn't look this way, but the candles were lit in the palace, her movements followed the shadows and fell into Concubine Hui's eyes.

If he couldn't see that there might be something wrong with this bowl of porridge, Jiang Ling's work would be in vain.

Holding the spoon, Jiang Ling waited on the spot for a while, then saw two maids rushing in from outside.

The maids kowtowed to the ground and said, "I'm reporting to the Empress Dowager, I'm reporting to the imperial concubine, the noble master and the suitable master are fighting outside!"

The Queen Mother suddenly stood up: "What?"

Jiang Ling put down the bowl of porridge in good time, and said: "Don't be impatient, Empress Dowager, let me go out and have a look."

When the Queen Mother heard the words, she nodded and said, "Go ahead, why are they making a fuss at this Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet?"

Jiang Ling bowed her head in response, and went outside with a few aunts in charge and a few court ladies.When passing by Concubine Hui, it was obvious that Concubine Hui's expression turned cold, and there was a smile in her eyes, but she didn't know what Concubine Hui added to the porridge.When Concubine De and Concubine Rong passed by, Concubine Rong nodded to the nanny beside her, and that nanny followed her out.

Jiang Ling pretended not to know, and still took the original people out.

Since Concubine Yi wants to make this matter a big deal, then she will do what Concubine Yi wants.

Outside is a long corridor, there are three people standing at the corner, and there are many court ladies kneeling beside them, they are Concubine Gui, Concubine Yi and Madam Wang.Concubine Yi covered her face, half of her cheeks were flushed, she looked at Jia Yuanchun with eyes that were about to cry, showing a hint of madness.Jia Yuanchun was obviously stunned by this accident, and stood there in a daze.

Jiang Ling walked over slowly and asked, "What's wrong?"

Because of his expressionless face, he has a dignified and dignified appearance.

Seeing that it was Jiang Ling who came, Concubine Yi was stunned for a moment, then secretly glanced at the palace.When Jiang Ling saw her movements, he guessed that she was waiting for the Queen Mother, and he realized something in his heart.Just as she was about to ask another question, Concubine Yi suddenly gritted her teeth and said, "Greetings to the imperial concubine. The imperial concubine is clear. Just now, the imperial concubine and the concubine scolded the concubine without asking indiscriminately. She also claimed to confront the empress dowager, begging the concubine to give the concubine one Just be fair." He knelt down towards Jiang Ling and fell on the ground.

Jiang Ling was taken aback.

She knew that Concubine Yi had always been proud and arrogant, and even when she went to Chengqian Palace, she would seldom salute herself, but now she kowtowed uncharacteristically, maybe it was not an easy matter... Jiang Ling thought for a while, then turned to Jia Yuanchun Looking over, I saw Jia Yuanchun's expression of surprise and uncertainty, but there was no sign of rebuttal.

Jiang Ling thought for a while, then said: "Your Majesty and Yi Madam, please go to the side hall and wait for the banquet to be over later, and then decide together."

Someone around responded, and helped the two in front to the side hall, leaving only Mrs. Wang standing there, looking a little desolate.Jiang Ling called the two aunts in charge and asked them to stay with Concubine Gui and Concubine Yi in the side hall. If there was any movement, he would tell him at the banquet, and then turned back to the palace.

It wasn't until about ten steps away that I heard Mrs. Wang behind her say: "Greetings to the imperial concubine. Sending off the imperial concubine."

Jiang Ling paused.Mrs. Wang's voice was a little hesitant, obviously not so willing.She looked back at Mrs. Wang, and just saw Mrs. Wang raised her head, her face was ashen, but her eyes were still sharp, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

This second wife...

Jiang Ling frowned, but didn't say much, went back to the banquet, and told the queen mother what happened just now in a low voice.

Something just happened outside, so there are naturally different opinions inside.The positions of Concubine Gui and Concubine Yi are already vacant, presumably it must be something serious, otherwise they would not have returned until now.Most of the wives and wives present were thoughtful, so they were not as enthusiastic as before, and even lowered their voices deliberately, for fear of offending Jiang Ling.

Xue Baochai, on the other hand, looked towards Jiang Ling frequently, his eyes still a little hesitant.

Time passed little by little, and the bright candles in the palace were about to burn out.Jiang Ling asked someone to pour out the bowl of cold porridge, and held a cup of warm water, drinking it slowly.She didn't dare to eat anything anymore, so she could only use some warm water to relieve it.After a while, the nanny said that the little elder brother was tired, so Jiang Ling asked the queen mother to carry the little elder brother to Chengqian Palace, and let the nuns in the palace watch.

Jiang Ling was secretly relieved when the news came that the little elder brother had returned to the palace safely.

The next banquet, in fact, has no taste.The people below were talking absent-mindedly, and Jiang Ling was also holding the cup of warm water, drinking it tastelessly. Although it wasn't exactly like sitting on pins and needles, at least it was quite difficult.After finally getting through to the third quarter of the unitary hour, bright lights were lit inside and outside the palace, and it was time for the banquet to disperse. The queen mother hurriedly announced the dispersal of the banquet, and walked over to the side hall first.

Concubine Gui and Concubine Yi were still waiting in the side hall, it was normal for the Empress Dowager to deal with them.

Jiang Ling was the first to follow beside the Queen Mother, and also walked towards that side.Suddenly a slight voice sounded from below: "The imperial concubine stay here."

Immediately afterwards, a young woman trotted towards Jiang Ling and bowed respectfully to Jiang Ling.It's Xue Baochai.

Jiang Ling stopped in his tracks, and said in a nonchalant manner: "I will follow the Queen Mother to the side hall to see your noble master and Yi master. If Second Mistress Bao has something to say, you might as well wait until tomorrow to speak in the palace." Since going up Back in the dream, after hearing Xue Baochai's idea, Jiang Ling could no longer be pleasant to Xue Baochai.

Xue Baochai took two steps forward, clutching Jiang Ling's sleeve, with a slightly anxious expression: "I beg the imperial concubine to save our house."

Jiang Ling closed his eyes, took a few deep breaths, and said, "It's not my turn to rescue you in your house."

"Imperial Concubine." Xue Baochai begged, "I know you may have a personal grievance with the second wife, but that was three or four years ago. Now our eldest girl is struggling in the palace, and the Rongguo Mansion is on the verge of collapse. The two families lost everything, and the historians were also implicated, the imperial concubine had an affair with the girl in our mansion in the early years, she can't, she can't just sit and watch our girl lose. "

Jiang Ling turned to look at Xue Baochai, her eyes were glinting and downcast.

"Indeed..." Jiang Ling whispered, "Second Grandma Bao can hit the nail on the head every time. But now, how many girls are left in the Rongguo Mansion? The third and fourth girls in your mansion are about to marry Forget it, there are only three or four maidservants and mother-in-laws left. Besides, how can I, an outsider, do things for you that your own eldest daughters can't do?"

Xue Baochai said anxiously: "Yes, but as long as the imperial concubine gives some pointers, just like last time, our residence will be able to tide over the difficulties."

Jiang Ling did tell them last time that they sold the things in the mansion to make up the accounts, and Xue Baochai did indeed do this, and the Rongguo Mansion did pass through a difficult time.But this time, Kangxi is not only going to move the Ministry of Households, but also the Ministry of Officials. The affairs in the officialdom cannot be settled with just one account.And Jiang Ling didn't plan to intervene.

"Second Grandma Bao." Jiang Ling said slowly, "Forgive me for not being able to do this."

Xue Baochai was taken aback for a moment, and then saw Jiang Ling quicken his pace, and followed the Queen Mother to the side hall.

She lowered her head slowly, and said softly, "Is it really impossible to save?"