Xue Baochai, the belly of the Red Chamber

It was already three o'clock in the afternoon, and the lights in the Nuanfeng Dock were still on.

"Sure enough, she is a dark-hearted person, so she can think of such a way to harm others. I really underestimate her. She is not very smart, but her heart is indeed vicious." Xue Baochai couldn't help but sneer after listening to Danqing's report. , said.

Danqing lowered his head and did not dare to speak, only waiting for Xue Baochai's order.

I don't know how long it took before I heard Xue Baochai say, "Okay, I'm fine now. You can go back and rest too."

Danqing responded immediately, and quickly disappeared into the night.As Danqing walked forward, Yunjuan and Yunshu glanced at each other, and Yunjuan said, "Girl, it's late at night, and it's time to rest."

"I see."

It's just that Xue Baochai was lying on the bed after washing, but she couldn't sleep, and her mind was full of what Danqing said just now.Mrs. Wang has plans to make her and Wang Ren a pair.Hehe, who in this capital city doesn't know that the only male in the Wang family is the most disappointing thing because of his mother's doting.He can eat, drink, prostitute, gamble and sample everything, but he can't read and write martial arts. He is a dude.

Wang Ren is now twenty and one years old, logically speaking, he should have gotten married two years earlier.It's just that the fiancée he had planned earlier died of illness, which delayed some time. Afterwards, although his mother Liu Shi was also active in making efforts, her heart was too high.He thinks that Wang Ren is the only male in the Wang family, the future heir of the Wang family, with a different identity, and he wants to find a noble daughter for Wang Ren to be his Yue family.

But with Wang Ren's virtue, the real rich and powerful family can't look down on him at all, and others can't look down on her. As for those who are willing, she can't look down on other small families.

Wang Ren just delayed in this way, so that he hasn't married yet.

Actually thinking of making her and Wang Ren a pair, Mrs. Wang is really my good aunt.

That being the case, don't blame her.If you want to attack Mrs. Wang, the best way is to start with her pair of children.Jia Yuanchun didn't have to think about it. In the palace, she could do something if she wanted to, but the risk was too great. It would be bad if Emperor Zhengde noticed something and aroused suspicion.What about Jia Baoyu?Anyway, he is already a spoiled young man. Although he is smart, he doesn't need to be on the right path, so it's useless.What's more, she has had enough fun with Jia Baoyu.Anyway, he is a person who can't give birth, and he can't make any big waves.

Otherwise, she would praise Jia Tanchun, whom she had always looked down upon, and let her take Jia Yuanchun's place.No, no, this is not very appropriate, after all, it is the daughter of the Jia family, so things that are beneficial to the Rongguo Mansion cannot be done.Jia Huan didn't have to think about it, it was the same reason.

It's better to use Mrs. Wang's private money.The reason why she has such confidence is not only relying on Wang Ziteng and Jia Yuanchun, but also her generous dowry as a backing?

Thinking of this, Xue Baochai soon fell into a deep sleep.

In the early morning of the next day, Xue Baochai immediately ordered Danqing to immediately investigate Mrs. Wang's private house money, except for the fixed silver and some antique calligraphy and paintings, what other Zhuangzi's shops are there?Another thing is to focus on checking the situation of Zhou Rui's family.

What Xue Baochai didn't expect was that she had just arranged everything here, and then she saw Sinan, the chief guard next to Prince Yu, coming over.Said that the emperor wants to see her now.

Although Xue Baochai didn't know what Emperor Zhengde's plan was, she also knew that it was probably related to the letter she handed to Emperor Zhengde.Her identity was not visible, so she couldn't enter the palace openly, so she could only use the name of Empress Cui.

Sure enough, not long after Sinan left, the female officer next to Empress Cui came over.Said to take her into the palace.

At this time, Xue Pan was not at home, and Aunt Xue was still at the palace.Xue Baochai is also ready because he got Sinan's words earlier.He asked Yun Shu to stay and took Yun Juan to the palace.

This is Xue Baochai's second visit to the palace, so it's not too surprising, it's still the same route.Without too many stops along the way, I arrived at Fengyi Palace where Empress Cui was located.

I didn't stay too long in Fengyi Palace. After arriving, Empress Cui found an excuse and took her to the inner room, and then changed into a set of maid's clothes in the inner room.Then followed by a court lady who was obviously a confidant of Empress Cui, and went to Qianyuan Palace on the grounds of sending tonic soup to Emperor Zhengde.

When they arrived at the Qianyuan Palace, Xue Baochai just entered, and there was already a court lady who was dressed almost the same as her, following the grand maid.

After seeing Emperor Zhengde himself, Jiang Xue discovered that she was not alone in the room.In addition, Meng Shihan, who she rescued last time, and Prince Yu Xiao Qiyu were also there.There are two other people standing behind Emperor Zhengde, one on the left and the other on the right. Although they are said to be wearing the service of the imperial guards, they have their heads down so that people can't see their faces clearly.

Xue Baochai dared to pat his chest to assure that these two people would definitely not be as simple as ordinary guards, they were probably hidden guards or dead soldiers.

But this has little to do with me.

"Minister Xue's Baochai has met the emperor, long live my emperor." Xue Baochai knelt down and performed a correct etiquette.

Emperor Zhengde glanced at Xue Baochai, and said in a deep voice, "Everyone here is his own, so get up."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xue Baochai stood up, lowered her head, and stood beside her.

Emperor Zhengde saw that Xue Baochai behaved like a lady, his eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Baochai, do you know what I asked you to do?"

"I don't know, the daughter of the people, but please tell the emperor directly." Xue Baochai said in a low voice.

Two points of satisfaction flashed in Emperor Zhengde's eyes, "Baochai, since I said that, I will ask directly here, I wonder if you have someone you like?"

When Xue Baochai heard Emperor Zhengde's question, a trace of surprise flashed in his heart, but he replied without hesitation: "If you go back to the emperor, the marriage is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker." All men are unreliable, she only believes in herself.

Although she didn't give a positive answer to her words, she had already answered Emperor Zhengde's question from the side.

Emperor Zhengde smiled and said, "Baochai, I intend to give you a marriage here, I don't know what you mean?"

"Minnv dare to ask, who is the emperor who gave the marriage to Minnv?" Although she doesn't care much about what her future partner will be like?But the most basic point is that this person can't cause her any trouble, and the family can't be like the Rongguo Mansion, otherwise, she really doesn't know what she will do?

Emperor Zhengde glanced in Meng Shihan's direction, and said, "It's the Meng family Shihan you once saved. He is also someone I use. I hope you two can join forces to stabilize Jiangnan for me. Order on the side."

"Meng Shihan." Xue Baochai got an unexpected answer, so she also turned her head to look at Meng Shihan, but at this moment, Meng Shihan lowered her head, and she couldn't see the expression on his face clearly. , raised his head slightly and asked, "Mr. Meng is willing?"

As soon as he said this, Xue Baochai felt that what he said seemed like nonsense.Seeing Emperor Zhengde asking them now, it seems that if they disagree, he will not force it, but in fact, regardless of whether they agree or not, Emperor Zhengde has already made a decision.

Asking this question now is just for show.

Emperor Zhengde said, "Just ask him yourself."

"Mr. Meng, are you willing?" Xue Baochai didn't hesitate, looked directly at Meng Shihan, and asked.

Meng Shihan didn't raise his head either, just said: "Follow Your Majesty's imperial decree." This sentence was regarded as an answer to Xue Baochai's question just now.

When Xue Baochai heard Meng Shihan's answer, she didn't ask any more questions. She just turned around and said to Emperor Zhengde in a low voice: "The daughter of the people has no objection. I will obey His Majesty's imperial decree." Yes, she only obeyed the imperial decree.

Emperor Zhengde looked around Xue Baochai and Meng Shihan, but because their heads were slightly lowered, he didn't see their expressions, but for Emperor Zhengde It's not a problem at all, as long as two people are willing.Then he also said: "Well, since both of you are willing, I will send someone to draw up an edict as soon as possible, and I will choose a suitable opportunity in the next few days to send someone to the residence of the two of you to convey the imperial edict."

"Yes."

"Yes."

Although they didn't raise their eyes, the voices of Xue Baochai and Meng Shihan were strangely in unison, which made Emperor Zhengde's eyes flash a smile.

Because Xue Baochai is a female family member, and she entered the palace in the name of Empress Cui.It was not possible to stay in Qianyuan Palace for a long time. Emperor Zhengde was affirmed by Xue Baochai, and he said a few more words of effort.Then let Xue Baochai go back.

As for the previous time, what Jiang Xue said in the letter was quick and said some unpleasant things about Jia Yuanchun, but also said it was nothing?

In fact, Emperor Shangzhengde's mind was really guessed by Xue Baochai.For Emperor Zhengde, whether it is Jia Yuanchun or Xue Baochai, their status in his heart is nothing more than pawns on his chessboard for him to use.But the difference is that Jia Yuanchun is a chess piece that can be given up at any time.Xue Baochai is a legitimate pawn.

If the two let him make a choice, Emperor Zhengde would choose Xue Baochai directly without even thinking about it.

Since he didn't care about Jia Yuanchun, he naturally didn't care about Xue Baochai's evaluation of Jia Yuanchun.

Well, at the very beginning, he was still a little angry, but seeing Xue Baochai confessed on his own initiative, there was no half lie to him, no matter if it was sincere or false.This loyalty and cleverness are worthy of praise, so he didn't care about it so much.

It's just an abandoned piece, and it's still a disobedient pawn, and it's not worth his effort.