Prequel to the Red Chamber: I Am the Second Wife

As soon as the four maids left the door, they heard a crisp sound behind them, Zili dropped the teacup and quarreled with Jia Zheng.Zili was very jealous of those girls, and insisted that Jia Zheng liked the new and disliked the old. Jia Zheng blushed and argued with Zili: "Where did you think it was? This is the kindness of the prince. I can only accept it. Since you don't like it Those girls just send them away and go home."

Unexpectedly, Zili raised his eyebrows and sneered: "It's so easy to talk cheaply. Since you intend to make me unrighteous, I don't need to save face. The four of them were given to you by the prince. Is it because I am ignorant and unruly to send them away? Also, they don’t know where their hometowns are, so where should I send them? Waiting for something to happen to them means that I am merciless and cruel. "Jia Zheng didn't expect Zili to have an eloquent side, although he knew that this was a husband and wife acting for others to see.But I didn't expect Zili to be too involved in acting. Facing his wife's pressing every step of the way, Jia Zheng didn't have any small thoughts in Jia Zheng's heart.

"It's really unreasonable! Whatever I say, you have countless words waiting for me. It's good for me to stay far away from you, so as to save you from being suspicious." Seeing that Zili's emotions are about to lose control, it's better to hide first, Jia Zheng Embarrassed, he flicked his sleeves and started to leave.A teacup flew towards him whistling with the sound of the wind. Jia Zheng jumped to the side with quick eyesight and quick hands. With a crisp sound, the teacup landed on the place where Jia Zheng had just stood and shattered into countless pieces.The maids and women outside originally thought that Zili and Jia Zheng were just bickering, and it was over after a few words of ridicule at each other.Unexpectedly, the two of them became more and more noisy, hearing the sound of the teacup falling to the ground, Ming Qian trembled in fright and hurried in to try to persuade them to fight.

Waiting for them to go in, they saw Zili pointing at the tip of Jia Zheng's nose, his face flushed with anger, "I won't care about your affairs anymore, where did your books go. You pat your chest and think about it." I have nothing to be sorry for you. If you want you to calculate me like this, it has nothing to do with me whether this family is good or bad in the future. It has nothing to do with me if you become a hero and become an official. If you lose power, don’t drag me into a prisoner. " There was something in Zili's words, and it was only then that Jia Zheng realized why Zili was angry.Thinking that Jia Daishan went to the doctor in a hurry in order to get a good job, Jia Zheng also sighed helplessly.He waved to Mingqian and a group of girls to tell them to go out, bent down and picked up the broken porcelain pieces from the ground and put them on the table: "I know your thoughts, life is full of helplessness, just like us, we are still husband and wife, But as an outsider, there are still many things that cannot be said. What's more, between father and son, now that the master is getting old, he is beginning to be confused."

Zili calmed down slowly. If it was normal, let alone Jia Zheng came back with a few girls sent by others, or Jia Zheng brought a woman who said it was his concubine, no matter how angry Zili was, You have to make a big face on your face.To settle accounts, he had to wait until the couple was alone in the dead of night before slowly exuding their dissatisfaction and jealousy.There is no way this world is like this, women are always in a disadvantaged position, and it is impossible for a wife in later generations to show her power and find out that her husband is cheating and immediately drag her to divorce.Today, Zili was furious at Jia Zheng on the pretext of Jia Daishan's secret contact with the King of Wei, and he also brought private goods to vent his dissatisfaction with the four girls.

Seeing what Jia Zheng said about Jia Daishan, Zili was not in the mood to vent his jealousy with Jia Zheng.She took a deep breath and sat down: "As a son, you didn't get any news. If Zhu'er hadn't spotted the skirt made of brocade on that girl's body today, we would have been kept in the dark. You How did you tell your father back then, what did the emperor and grandson say before you came to Qingzhou? Could it be that father has forgotten."

Jia Zheng smiled wryly: "Of course my father knew about it, and he also told me to be careful not to advance rashly and not to just bet on one side. Although I think my father's method is inappropriate, it's just that we, as juniors, can only listen. The old lady's filial piety period has passed, and her father is about to come out. The weaving position has been assigned to the Zhen family. It is understandable for my father to want a good job. Things are not going well in your natal family recently, and my father can only find another way .Actually, when Mr. Zhou and Mr. Shan talked about the current situation a few days ago, I think it would be better to stay at home. Looking at the dragon body of the emperor—then there will be another disturbance."

Zili glanced at Jia Zheng. After coming to Qingzhou, Jia Zheng's life is not as comfortable as when he was the county magistrate in Shanyin County.Every day, Jia Zheng wants to show his ambitions in Qingzhou, but deep in his heart, he wants to deal with those people with a virtuous attitude.But now that the situation is complicated, Jia Zheng's plan to revitalize Qingzhou and stabilize people's livelihood can only be shelved.Thinking of this, Zili's heart softened: "You have to make up your mind. Although King Wei's current glory is bound to not last long. Moreover, the reserve position has been set. If King Wei has any ideas, he will commit trouble. If we are not careful at that time, we will be afraid You will be accused of treason. That is the crime of punishing the Jiu Clan."

"I'm also worried about this. There are many things I dare not tell you. The longer I stay in Qingzhou, the more I walk around with the king of Wei, and the more things I see. I am really worried that once the emperor dragon controls the guests When the news came out, the king of Wei would rebel immediately. Naturally, I wouldn’t want to be a traitor, but with the people in the government—” Jia Zheng pinched the bridge of his nose and couldn’t continue.

Zili came over and squeezed Jia Zheng's shoulder with distress: "There is always a solution when things come to an end, and we are not at the end of the rope."

"Exactly. It's not too late to deal with. Those girls should be left to Pearl. I don't have that kind of luck. I know that you are only angry and anxious about your father's affairs. It's just an excuse to get along with you." I'm just showing off my femininity." Jia Zheng pierced Zili's mind. "You want to die, I tell you not to eat or talk indiscriminately. Watch out for me—" Zili picked up a jade ruyi in a vase on the table and threatened Jia Zheng.

"Look, I got it right. In fact, I was thinking that if Grandma is really generous, I'll be useful too." Jia Zheng didn't finish his sentence when he heard Zili stop drinking, "You're tired of working." I won’t give it to you, it’s awesome——oh!” Zili didn’t pay attention, and Yu Ruyi’s cloud head hit Jia Zheng’s face heavily.

"Oh, it hurts to death, you are so cruel!" Jia Zheng covered the corner of his mouth and cried out in pain, Zili accidentally hurt Jia Zheng hurried over to check, when Jia Zhu was in a mess, he didn't know where he came from Come out, laughing and clapping your hands: "Daddy is beaten! Daddy is beaten!"

The next morning, all the officials in Qingzhou saw the bruises on Jia Zheng's face, and Wei Wang gave a contemptuous smile when he heard the report: "You all said that Jia Zheng had a strategy in his heart, I'm afraid he might treat us It's not sincere. I'll see when people miss it! He's a son who relies on Yue's family, and he's worthy of your enemies."

The counselors could only complain in their hearts when they heard what King Wei said, but the prince was very accurate in his judgment and believed that Hu Qizhong, a villain who was eager for quick success, would not be able to return to the capital now that he was sent to a different place by the emperor.But complaints are complaints.None of them dared to say anything and they could only agree, "What the prince said is true, the prince is holy..." Hearing the flattery from the counselors below, King Wei felt relaxed all over.

Wang Dingqian of the capital city received the letter from his family: "Who is it from the Jia family?"

"It was a letter from a servant of their family, saying that it was supposed to come in person from their family's housekeeper Lai. It's just that their family's steward Lai has something important to do, so he just asked a servant to deliver the letter. The person who sent the letter sent it. Let's go." Wang Sheng watched Wang Dingqian's face, the Jia family's actions this time were inappropriate.Although Wang Dingqian was cut into a white board by the emperor, but he was in-laws after all, so logically, he should send a decent person to deliver the letter. In the past, when the Wang family was prosperous, every time the letter was delivered, their housekeeper personally came.Regardless of whether Wang Dingqian is at home or not, he has to wait until we meet each other before leaving.What the Jia family did this time was too irritating.

Wang Dingqian didn't show any dissatisfaction, he just glanced at the letter and said to Wang Sheng: "Their master has got a good job, so he must have done a lot of exercise. Naturally, when he comes to the capital, there will be many people to meet and many favors to pay back. I Now I am just a courtier waiting for punishment at home, so naturally I want to avoid suspicion. I am full of bad luck, so don't offend their happiness." Wang Dingqian folded the letter and put it back in the envelope, waving at Wang Sheng.

"Master, it's true that their master has been promoted to the Minister of Rites, but their servants are too contemptuous of others. When our family was in power, we were all rushing to curry favor. Now when we feel unsatisfactory, we just wait for others to order. Don't take us seriously. I think the second aunt is lucky to be out with my uncle. If I still live with their family, I don't know how I will be bullied." Wang Sheng couldn't hold his breath and complained to Wang Dingqian.

"What are you talking about? I usually ignore you. Since you hate other people's snobbery, you should reflect on yourself and don't show off when you go out. The old lady's illness, what did the imperial doctor say? But does it matter?" The wife is getting weaker and weaker.The old lady has been bedridden since this year, and she doesn't even know anyone recently.

"According to the master's order, I went to the imperial hospital to invite a doctor. I thought that I would go out for tea, and I was lucky to be able to invite an imperial doctor. Unexpectedly, when the judge heard this, he personally brought a few top imperial doctors from the imperial hospital. After careful consideration, the prescription was prescribed. The court judge said that the old lady can only do her best and obey the fate. If she can survive the summer, she will be fine. The situation is not optimistic.

"Today is not the judgment of the court. How did you meet him? The world is cold, but there are some righteous people. You asked someone to prepare a generous gift for several imperial doctors." Wang Dingqian sighed with emotion over the past year. Can not help feeling up.

"I heard from the people in the imperial hospital that the judge and several powerful imperial physicians have not been home recently, and are waiting for the palace to be summoned at any time. Looking at the appearance of the judge and several adults, several of them have not had a good rest It's gone." Wang Sheng told Wang Dingqian the gossip news he got inadvertently.

Listening to Wang Sheng's words, Wang Dingqian frowned even tighter.He stood up and looked at the vibrant scenery outside the window, and suddenly sighed: "The mountain rain is about to come, the wind is all over the building, and the dark clouds are overwhelming the city!"

Accompanied by Wang Dingqian's sigh, a faint uneasiness enveloped the Wang family quietly.But on the other side of the capital, Jia's family was beaming.When Jia Daishan's filial piety expired, he was entrusted with an important task and promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Rites. Although the Minister of Rites was not a big vacancy, he had a good reputation. Since then, Jia Daishan has entered the cabinet.Jia Daishan took the order and hurried to the capital with his whole family.Rongning Second Mansion has been renovated a long time ago, just waiting for Master Shangshu to bring the whole family into the capital

Not only was Jia Daishan promoted, but Jia She's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zhang, was diagnosed with a happy pulse again, and Jia She was going to be a father again!