Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

Jia Zheng—King Wei squinted his eyes, pondered for a while, and suddenly opened his eyes and patted the table: "Here, not only give but also give more! I'd like to see what medicine he bought in the gourd!"

When Jia Zheng came back in the evening, he saw that Zili was holding a few pieces of Earth Qi to look at. Seeing Jia Zheng coming back, Zili raised his hand and said, "You've made a fortune. The Li family sent two shares today. But what about 50 silver." Jia Zheng took it over to look at it, and suddenly sighed: "It's all the fat of the people, and 50 silver for nothing is a lot for a family like ours. They just took it out casually. Now that you have accepted it, you have to listen to others." Jia Zheng was not very optimistic about Zili's idea, and he should do things according to Jia Zheng's wishes. He didn't want any ill-gotten gains and he didn't want Wei Wang. Make too much noise.

Zili knew what Jia Zheng was worried about: "Just take it with peace of mind. I'm not a greedy person. I'm just thinking about the future. The king of Wei is so powerful, Qingzhou is a place that is nominally the imperial court, but you can order it around." That person? Rather than being a hollow old man, it’s better to sink down and make a good plan. You don’t know what to do with Wei Wang Taoteng food, how can you fulfill the orders of the emperor and grandson.”

Jia Zheng was speechless by Zili's words. As soon as King Wei came to the fiefdom, he took money and power to win over officials from all over Qingzhou, and he was just an empty air.It was Zili who first came up with the strategy that if you don't enter the tiger's den, you can't catch the tiger's cubs.As soon as she put on a greedy look, the Li family immediately offered so much money. Money is a good thing. With the longer experience in officialdom, Jia Zheng is no longer an idealist who does not eat fireworks. up.But what money can be asked for and what money cannot be asked for. There is no such thing as a free breakfast. Jia Zheng is very worried that he will fall into a passive position.Therefore, there is always no bottom for those white money. "Since you've already accepted it, let's do it like this, don't take it as an example!" Jia Zheng subconsciously dodged the risks and responsibilities he was about to encounter.

"This has nothing to do with you. You can just be your honest official with peace of mind. I'm going to ask Mr. Shan to help manage the accounts. There are only a few things in your yamen. There are so many people in the third division and six offices who can even count an account. Don't you know? You can leave Mr. Shan inside and help me with the housework." Zili looked at Jia Zheng's worried expression and smiled slightly: "Don't be so sad, I sent 50 yuan all at once. Your money is still frowning and makes people look suspicious. You dislike the lack of money. I know that the second master is a noble person, and he doesn't look down on A Duwu. Maybe someone will send you a beauty in a few days. But I didn't make it Forget it, you forgot that there are not enough people around Erye to make you wrong these days. Seeing that the old lady’s filial piety is over, it’s time to choose a few people to serve by your side.” Zili smiled sweetly under the lamp, his eyes fluttering There is infinite style between the circulation.Jia Zheng immediately faltered uncomfortably: "I said earlier that your method is not good, you just ask for money and you still have to involve me."

"You have to do a full set of acting, otherwise how could King Wei Fangxin treat you as his own family. But I don't want to be a good wife, you have to wait for me to get jealous and get angry, and embarrass you in the officialdom!" Zili pinched Jia Zheng's arm and twisted it.

"I've always hated this kind of thing the most, but you want to be like this! In the end, you have to use me to make a punching bag. It's really wronged." Although Jia Zheng was a little worried about Zili's actions, there was no better way in front of him. A dead horse can only be treated as a living horse doctor.The life of Lion Roar Bar in Hedong is

At Wei Wang's mansion, Chang Shi reported the news from the Li family to Wei Wang. Wei Wang was holding a silver jug ​​inlaid with seven treasures and was drinking water for the thrush.Putting the kettle on the red sandalwood marble table casually, Wei Wang wiped his hands with a silk handkerchief and pondered for a moment: "Jia Zheng took the money? What kind of incorruptibility, what kind of duty and honesty are all just pretending to be honest? Everyone in the world is the same. Money, fame and fortune are tempting. Since he took our money, he should do things for us, did the Li family get the official approval?"

Chang Shi looked a bit embarrassed, so he said: "Jia Zheng's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wang, said that she would put one of her family's bookkeepers in Hengsheng to work, saying that she would help with the delivery of something. In this way, there is no need for the government to issue any orders. Writing, as long as you rely on the face of that accountant, it will be unimpeded. Li Yangde is not sure what it means to call the humble official to ask the prince."

King Wei was also taken aback, and he sneered: "What a Jia Zheng, you are such a slippery loach. Nothing is perfect in this world. He wants to be a bitch and set up an archway because he is afraid that people will know his nature." Breaking things down? I want to see how long Jia Zheng can pretend to be a gentleman."

Chang Shi tried to figure out what his master was thinking, and said tentatively, "My lord means that you invite Jia Zheng and his wife to a banquet tomorrow, and I want to see how far he can pretend."

In the capital, the East Palace, Wang Ziteng followed the servant who led the way to the door of Taisun's study a little nervously, and just as he was about to make an announcement, he heard Taisun's voice inside: "What are you doing standing outside? Could it be that you are going to make a fuss too?" What?" Wang Ziteng heard that the grandson's voice was more joking, but he was half relieved when he was not angry enough, and he opened the curtain and went in.Taisun, dressed in ordinary clothes, was sitting behind the red sandalwood desk, looking up from the book with a half-smile and looking up at him.

After Wang Ziteng paid his respects, the grandson looked at Wang Ziteng up and down: "I didn't see that the people from your family are so - so straightforward and enthusiastic." Wang Ziteng's face was red when he said this, and he said eagerly : "Actually, that girl of mine has never been a city man. She can say whatever she thinks in her mind. When she encounters unpleasant things, her brain will be over in a while. It's just that she made a fuss a little too much. My father has already asked my mother to study books." Give it to the girl, and reprimanded her."

The grandson didn't answer, he said to himself: "The king of Wei sent Jia Zheng a few girls, she made a mess, and she almost overturned a government office in Qingzhou. What would she do if she was put in the palace?" ?”

What else?Swallow your breath!Wang Ziteng pretended not to hear the grandson's words, he was suddenly glad that Zili did not enter the palace but went out with Jia Zheng, far away from those boring people who could not break the rules.It is also a blessing to live a casual life like Zili is now.If Zili became the grandson Liangdi, Wang Ziteng would start to worry when thinking about the grandson's growing harem, Liugong Fendai, no matter what kind of deep affection would be worn away.

Wang Ziteng rubbed his nose: "I'm not partial to my sister in this matter, Jia Zheng also did too much. In fact, it's the same thing as a local official. Everyone knows that when the water is clear, there will be no fish. If there is no pollution at all, they can't be called work. As for those girls, they don't feel at ease at first glance. It's really hard to live with those few other people's eyes and ears beside the couch. The girl is a bit impatient, but that's the only way to do things in a hurry."

Taisun Bai glanced at Wang Ziteng and interrupted him: "I didn't call you here to listen to Jia Zheng's nonsense. What do you think of the situation in front of you!"

Wang Ziteng stopped talking immediately. The emperor said that he was ill and would not go to court these days, but it was actually not the most dangerous signal.In the past few years, the emperor's health has been poor, and he often does not go to court for a month, and asks the grandson to supervise the country to handle the affairs of the court.Everyone gradually got used to playing against the empty throne. Although they shouted long live every day, everyone knew that there was no one in the world who could live [-] years.The death of the emperor is a matter of time.Even though I was mentally prepared, when that day really came, people still dared not face it. "It's not uncommon for the emperor to feel uncomfortable when he's aged." Wang Ziteng comforted his grandson with pale words.

"I can't even see the emperor's grandfather now, and even the emperor's grandmother can't see the emperor's grandfather. I asked Wei Gonggong is still in the south of the Yangtze River. This time the emperor's grandfather was sick and Dong Guifei was always taking care of him. King Zhongyi recently I am in charge of several pro-military forces in the capital, the 26 guards in the capital, and I can't mobilize a single soldier. If something happens to the emperor's grandpa—" The grandson's eyes made Wang Ziteng tremble all over.

The matter has reached this point, and Wang Ziteng can only appease the grandson's emotions first: "In my opinion, the matter has not yet reached a critical point. Maybe the emperor is just testing the reaction of the officials and the grandson. When I get old, I like to think wildly. Although the emperor is a sage, it is difficult to escape from this rut. He is an old man who looks at him every day. But who knows what is going on behind that face, how can the emperor be so cautious? Concubine Dong Gui controlled him. Taisun still took a look at the situation calmly and said, even if the worst happens, His Highness is a legitimate prince, and as long as he raises his arms and shouts science, the situation in the world will be reversed." Wang Ziteng advised Taisun to take a moment Don't be impatient and don't be impulsive.

The current situation of the Wang family is also very gloomy. Wang Changchun had already handed in a memorial saying that he was too old to do the job, so he begged for the bones to go back to his hometown, but the emperor did not approve it at all and only allowed Wang Changchun to go home to rest and recuperate. Well come back to work.As for Wang Dingqian, he was scolded badly by the emperor for a trivial matter, so he was suspended from his job and went home to reflect on himself. For a while, the Wang family was panicked, and the prince would have to leave with his tail between his legs.

"I know, I called you here for one thing. You go and tell Jia Zheng that you must find out what King Wei is doing no matter what! He has to make a fuss about his dealings with those people in the capital! If King Wei does anything wrong, he can kill him first and then report it. If something happens, I will take care of it for him." Taisun waved his hand and told Wang Ziteng to go back and immediately write a letter to Jia Zheng to convey his thoughts.

Wang Ziteng hurriedly agreed.Unexpectedly, before he stepped out of the door, there was a playful voice from his grandson behind him: "Talk to your sister. Tell her to be quiet. Your old man and master are closed to thank guests. She doesn't do it now." Her natal family backed her up and made a fool of herself."

Tch, my sister's troubles are not all because of your grandparents, uncles and nephews, you are still adding trouble there.Wang Ziteng complained about the grandson in his heart, and once again affirmed that Zili's decision not to enter the palace was the right choice.The people in the palace are all white-eyed wolves!