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

Xue Baochai was with Mrs. Wang, Jiang Ling knew.

Xue Baochai's mind is smarter than Mrs. Wang's, and Jiang Ling knows it too.

The problem now is that after the defeat of the Rongguo Mansion, neither Mrs. Wang nor Xue Baochai can easily enter the palace.The two of them want to enter the palace unless someone brings them in.According to the current situation, the person who brought them to the palace was obviously Concubine Hui, so she had no other thoughts.

Concubine Hui, why did you bring them into the palace?

There are also those rumors outside... Jiang Ling pondered for a while, and slowly figured out a context: Concubine Hui has a handle in Jia Yuanchun's hands, and the so-called handle is said to have been leaked by Mrs. Wang. It's clear; if Mrs. Wang used this trick to provoke Concubine Hui, it would make sense.Two years ago, Mrs. Wang claimed that "Yunling's horoscope often conflicts with the fate of the country", which happened to be the hole torn from Concubine Hui, which fits the current situation very well.In addition, some time ago, when Kangxi wanted to become empress, Concubine Hui asked people to pass the news out of the palace and obstructed it secretly. It happened to be very similar to the current situation where Mingzhu led several clans to block Kangxi outside.

Is it possible that Mrs. Wang came up with the idea and asked Concubine Hui to do it?

As for Xue Baochai, this person has a clever mind and is a step above Mrs. Wang, like an escort.

Jiang Ling pondered for a moment, then asked: "How many people stopped the emperor outside?"

The nanny replied: "Just now, the slaves only took a quick look and only recognized Master Mingzhu, and several clans and dukes, there are seven or eight in total. Judging by their appearance, it seems that they have jointly handed over to Zhezi. .”

Jiang Ling closed his eyes, leaned back slightly, and murmured, "Seven or eight?"

Mingzhu brought several clans to stop Kangxi outside, and even jointly signed the booklet, obviously she came prepared.Without two or three months of preparation time, it is absolutely impossible to do it.Two or three months ago, the Rongguo Mansion was still in mourning, how could it be...

Jiang Ling raised his head suddenly, with complicated emotions in his eyes.

Two or three months ago, Concubine Yi and Concubine Rong were both reduced to concubines, and the timing was just right.

But I don't know if there is really a connection between these two things.

Jiang Ling pondered for a while, then ordered: "Go outside again and ask whether the rumors came from outside the palace or from the palace. When did the rumors start? Ming Zhongtang is outside. Di Zhezi, Concubine Hui, Concubine De, and Concubine Yi and Concubine Rong in the palace. Is there any movement? I guess, there should be no Concubine Rong. In other people's palaces, you should watch carefully."

The mother said yes, and then asked: "The Rongguo Mansion, oh, it's the Jia Mansion, do you need to send someone to watch it?"

Jiang Ling pondered for a moment, then said: "Look at it, but don't make it too obvious. Let the nuns outside, when they are shopping for vegetables and rice every morning and evening, 'just pass by' Jia's mansion, and listen to the street scene. Come back and tell me what the people above said. But remember, it is better to miss it than to hear it wrong, let alone let people notice your movements. Go ahead."

Mammy said yes, bowed and retreated.

Jiang Ling closed his eyes, leaned back a little, and slowly massaged his temples.She has been an imperial concubine for more than half a year, and her position is stable. These gossip and gossip will not hurt her, but she still needs to spend some time explaining this matter.But I don't know whether this matter is Concubine Hui's idea or Mrs. Wang's idea.If it's the former, that's fine; if it's the latter...

Jiang Ling's expression paused for a moment, and he slowly opened his eyes, with a gloomy chill in his eyes.

There were soft footsteps outside and the babbling of a baby.

Jiang Ling glanced at Genglo who was next to him. It was three o'clock, and it was almost time for lunch.Usually at this time, the nanny would come to her place with the little elder brother in her arms, and let the little elder brother accompany her for lunch.Jiang Ling took a few deep breaths, put away the expression just now, and dealt with the trivial matters at hand. After a while, he heard the voice of the nanny walking into the hall: "Master, little elder brother woke up. .”

Jiang Ling raised her head from the pile of chores at hand, stretched out her hand to the little elder brother, and said, "I'll hug him."

The little elder brother is seven months old and can sit up by himself.Just as Jiang Ling stretched out his hand, he heard the little elder brother laughing loudly, his little hands and feet flopping in mid-air, leaning towards Jiang Ling.The nanny hurriedly stepped forward and put the little elder brother in Jiang Ling's arms, so there was another burst of babbling laughter.

There was a circle of white hairs around Jiang Ling's neckline. The little elder brother fluttered in her arms for a while, then lay down in her arms, grabbed a few white hairs, trying to attract mother's attention.Jiang Ling rubbed the top of his head, then took him into his arms, and then dealt with the matter at hand.These things are extremely trivial, even if they are used to dealing with them, it took a long time to finish them.

Afterwards, Jiang Ling asked the female officer in charge to pack up the booklets, asked the nanny to come to her, and told her:

"From now on, the little brother will follow you and live in the side hall. Normally, no matter who comes to invite you, you will all refuse. Unless it is the empress dowager or the queen mother has a decree, let the little brother come to you Accompany you. When you play with your little elder brother, you can't go out of the range of Chengqian Palace. No matter what happens outside or what you hear, don't step out of Chengqian Palace, understand? "

The nanny was startled when she heard this.

Jiang Ling continued: "As for when you can leave the palace... I will tell you when the time comes."

The current situation, whether it is inside or outside the palace, requires Jiang Ling to carefully explain and mediate, and there must be no missteps, let alone any outrageous actions.The little elder brother is really too young, if there is a bump outside, or if someone "accidentally" takes him to another palace and something goes wrong, Jiang Ling may not be able to arrive in time.

Regardless of whether it is Concubine Hui or Mrs. Wang who came up with the idea, it is not a good idea.In addition, Mrs. Wang has been coveting this child for a long time, and her obsession will definitely be very deep. Jiang Ling really dare not take it lightly.

She pondered for a while and confirmed that there was nothing missing, and then said: "That's all. You have been watching for the past few days. If there are unfamiliar maids or eunuchs wandering around outside Chengqian Palace, they need to get the first order." Let me know at once, remember?"

The nanny and the maids who had just entered the palace all responded in unison.

The little elder brother played with Mao Mao in Jiang Ling's arms for a while, but felt that it was not fun, so he babbled and grabbed Jiang Ling's fingers, letting her play with him.Jiang Ling smiled, rubbed the top of his head again, and said softly, "I'll be with you later." Then he took some lunch.

After lunch, Jiang Ling called the palace ladies, nuns, eunuchs, and maids to him, and said the above words.

Everyone in the palace had heard some rumors more or less, and knew Jiang Ling's orders well.After all the people in the palace gave instructions, Jiang Ling carried the little elder brother to the window, and coaxed the little elder brother for a while with a peach blossom that had just sprouted.The little elder brother tilted his head, looked at the peach blossom branch, squished his mouth again, and got back into Jiang Ling's arms, pulling the hair on her neckline.

Jiang Ling looked down at him, just in time to see the little elder brother staring at him innocently with his black eyes open.

I hope this child can grow up safely under his own wings.

Don't ask too much, as long as you grow up safely.

Jiang Ling rubbed the top of the little elder brother's head, then handed him over to the nanny, who let the nanny hold the little elder brother and play by her side.After a while, another confidant nanny hurried into the room, whispered into Jiang Ling's ear, and said in a low voice, "Master, that Second Master Lian said that he doesn't want a title now, but wants a sum of money." Yin Zi overcame the difficulties. Master, how should we deal with this?"

Last night in the dream, Jia Lian did say the same thing, wanting a sum of money.

Now that the Rongguo Mansion is in decline, and the long house and the second house are separated, it is probably impossible for Second Master Lian to do something for him.Jiang Ling pondered for a while, then asked the nanny to take the little elder brother back to the Piandian to rest, then took out half of her savings, and handed it to another nanny, who sent her out of the palace and handed it to Jia Lian, with a sentence: That's all for now.

The deal between them ends here.

The confidant mother agreed, and left the palace with the money that afternoon, and handed the things to Jia Lian.

In the afternoon, Nanny brought Jia Lian's reply to Jiang Ling.Jia Lian said that he was very grateful for the help of that mysterious figure, but the current Rongguo Mansion is not the same as before.During this period of time, the wife of the second bedroom frequently negotiated with the palace, and the maids who had been placed in the palace by the Rongguo Mansion in the past became the eyeliner for Concubine Hui and the second wife to negotiate.Jia Lian thought that the second wife was looking for her own death, so she wanted to tell the mysterious person that if she really didn't like Mrs. Wang, then taking advantage of this opportunity should be the most suitable time to do it.

Jia Lian also said that since the separation of the family, Mrs. Wang has been a little distracted, and the maids who served her have already run away, even some of the women who stayed in the house when they were children.Now their mansion is empty and deserted, with only Xue Baochai supporting them, even Jia Baoyu and Jia Zheng are a little depressed.No matter where Mrs. Wang went, she had to be accompanied by Xue Baochai.

Jiang Ling listened to Jia Lian's words, pondered for a while, and asked, "Have they left the palace yet?"

A maid in front of her said: "Return to Master, they went to Concubine Hui's Palace early in the morning, and they are still there now."

Jiang Ling thought for a moment, then said: "Let's wait for them in front of the palace gate."

If the imperial concubine gave orders, someone would do it quickly in a short while.Jiang Ling took two nuns and a few female officials who usually served, and came to the palace road to wait.Originally, she didn't want to bring a female officer, but after thinking about it, this matter passed through the female officers and reached the ears of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager, saving herself some explanation.

Jiang Ling waited for two or three quarters of an hour on the palace road, and then saw a big palace lady who brought Mrs. Wang and Xue Baochai to the palace gate.

Compared with half a year ago, Mrs. Wang looked much more sluggish, as if she had been scrubbed in water, her whole body was listless, and she was not as energetic as before.Xue Baochai was better than Mrs. Wang, but it was only better, and she also looked a little tired, as if she had been overwhelmed by the events of the past two years, and even her walking steps were a little sluggish.

Jiang Ling stood in front of the palace road, followed by the nuns and a small sedan chair, making no secret of her intention to come.

The big court lady who brought them here turned pale when she saw Jiang Ling.Mrs. Wang raised her eyelids and glanced at Jiang Ling, as if she was sneering.Xue Baochai was much more normal, helped Mrs. Wang to the side, and bowed to Jiang Ling.

The big court lady was trembling, she couldn't even speak properly.

Jiang Ling's eyes stayed on the big palace lady for a moment, and he smiled.

"It's three quarters before midnight." Jiang Ling said, "There are still one or two hours before the key is released at the palace gate. But I don't know if this palace has the honor to invite the two wives to sit in Chengqian Palace? Oh , the two wives did not take the sedan chair, so it is inconvenient to move around. In this way, I see a pavilion in front of me, so I might as well invite the two wives, and this palace lady, to come and sit with me."