Daiyu's wife in the Red Chamber

Early this morning, Wei Ruolan went to the palace to be on duty.

Emperor Changtai saw that his face was radiant, not like before, and taking advantage of the selection recently, the jewelry shop under his confidant made a lot of money. The memorial in front of him had just been reviewed, and he joked in a good mood: "I have a daughter-in-law. After all, the people are different, the crown clothes are just made by the imperial court, and the other clothes are several times more refined than before."

Wei Ruolan's face turned red slightly, not only did she not twitch, but said respectfully: "Therefore, I should thank Your Majesty for your kindness. Without Your Majesty's grace, how could I be here today."

Emperor Changtai laughed, and said: "What a clever mouth! You have already thanked me a few days ago, why should you thank me again?"

After finishing speaking, Emperor Changtai stretched out his hand to flip through the memorial for a while, took out a copy from it, handed it to Wei Ruolan, and said: "Look at the notebook just sent by the Jiedu Envoy of Ping'an Prefecture, you can see what it is."

Wei Ruolan took it with both hands, unfolded it, and immediately frowned. Zhang Kuang, the governor of Ping'an Prefecture, cried again in the notebook about the disaster in Ping'an Prefecture, saying that there was no relief everywhere, and begged the court to allocate funds.However, as far as Wei Ruolan knew, a month ago he knew the news from the people that Emperor Changtai had placed in Ping'an Prefecture that there was indeed a plague of rats and thieves there. Almost every family was killed and injured, but the reason was that Zhang Kuang himself was incompetent. He didn't say that he sent people to defend or surround and kill, but took the lead in hiding. On the contrary, Liu Xianglian and his soldiers fought bravely. A small group of thieves have never moved their muscles.

This disaster is a man-made disaster, not a natural disaster. Although it affected the people and caused many deaths and injuries, it is worthy of pity, but it is not to the point where the imperial government needs to provide relief. It only needs to appease the local people, and then suppress the bandits, so that the people's anger and fear can be calmed down.

However, Zhang Kuang did not do this. He exaggerated in his notes, saying that banditry was rampant, many people suffered disasters, and were in urgent need of relief. He changed the number of bandit looting from one to five or six times, and exaggerated the number of people injured and the houses and property lost. Ten times, it is shocking to watch.Moreover, he took the credit for beheading the bandits to himself. Liu Xianglian and the others killed a small group of twenty or so bandits. According to the booklet, he was the one who took the lead and killed two hundred bandits one after another.

Emperor Changtai said: "Did you see it? One month, a full month later than we got the news. It's fine if it's just late, but you still deceive me."

Wei Ruolan said in a deep voice: "Perhaps the governor of Ping'an Prefecture was afraid that His Majesty would blame him, so he changed the name of banditry to the rampant bandits in Ping'an Prefecture. If they are allowed to go on like this, the people will be filled with resentment. If I remember correctly, Xue Pan of the Xue family was once robbed of goods in the area of ​​Ping'an Prefecture, but fortunately, his life was not injured. However, there are countless people who lost both people and property."

Emperor Changtai nodded and said: "Yes, if things go on like this, there will be no benefit. Whether it is the merchants in the past or the people in Ping'an Prefecture, who have suffered such disasters for a long time and have nowhere to vent their grievances. How can they not hate me? They all have family members. I don't have the usual wisdom to deal with the death and injury of my family, or I hate that I let such a stupid official take charge of the affairs of Ping'an Prefecture, or I hate that I am incompetent and let the bandits run rampant. I worked hard for the country and the people, not to support Zhang Kuang Wait for silverfish!"

Wei Ruolan immediately knelt down on one knee, and said in a loud voice: "I beg for orders, go to Ping'an Prefecture to suppress the bandits, not to repay the plague of rats and robbers in Ping'an Prefecture, and to avoid the grievances of the people of Ping'an Prefecture, and vow not to return to Beijing!"

Emperor Changtai ordered someone to help him up, and said with a smile: "The Qing family is so loyal to the country and the people, how can I not allow it?" Lan is a third-rank General Zhaowu, and he will leave for Ping'an Prefecture today to take charge of the Ping'an Prefecture Camp and suppress the bandits in Ping'an Prefecture.

Recently, the Supreme Emperor came back to govern again, Changtai Emperor drafted two orders and sent them to the Supreme Emperor first, the Supreme Emperor saw that Changtai Emperor used Wei Ruolan's heroic force to suppress the bandits, and Wei Ruolan was a noble son, so it was true No objection.

Emperor Changtai secretly breathed a sigh of relief, he was tied up, most afraid that the Supreme Emperor would run counter to him everywhere.

Back at Daming Palace, Emperor Changtai patted Wei Ruolan on the shoulder, and said: "You don't have to work in the palace anymore, you will go out of the palace today to pack your luggage and leave in three days. The matter of Ping'an State is imminent, if you are not busy I sent you a month ago to get married. You are already a general, you can choose your own soldiers and attendants, pick some useful ones to follow, and when you get there, you can let go of your hands and feet, first take over the soldiers of the camp for your use, don't be afraid Someone controls the military pay of the local camp, and I have been watching them."

Wei Ruolan said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's grace." In Ping'an State camp, there are grandfather's old department and Rongguo Mansion's old department. The two families have always been close, so they give some face.

Going out of the palace to go home, Daiyu has not returned in Jinxianghou's mansion.

At that time, she had already explained to Mrs. Jinxiang Hou the intention of her visit, and with the consent of Wei Ruolan and Jiang Hua, she talked about Wu Guifei's mother's proposal, and said with a smile: "I am young and have a thin face. Marriage, I have experienced few things. According to my temperament, I would not care about these mediators. Who knows that Brother Hua came to me, but our uncle refused, so I had no choice but to go this way. I just said in the middle. Whether you succeed or not depends on the intentions of the two of you. However, I would only open my mouth because I think Sister Rong is good. If Sister Rong is a frivolous fan, even if Brother Hua kowtows and begs me, I will not agree."

She met Jiang Rong a few times at the banquet in the palace and after the wedding, and although she was not very friendly, she knew Jiang Rong's true nature, and yesterday she quietly looked through the old news brochures, and found out about Jiang's family style With Jiang Rong's life, she has information that others can't find out. She is really an excellent girl, not inferior to her sisters and others.

Mrs. Jinxiang Hou lowered her head in thought, then raised her head after a while and said: "It's about the dog's life, it should be really difficult to decide in a short while, the county lord, please allow us husband and wife to think carefully, and give the county lord an answer in two days." .”

Daiyu said with a smile: "It is reasonable to be so cautious. Make a decision after being cautious, so that you will not regret it."

Madam Hou of Jinxiang saw Daiyu's gentle and kind words, she explained everything clearly, and she didn't threaten her family to agree. The person who trusted the matchmaker, agreed without thinking carefully about the details, and almost missed the important event of the dog's life. Since then, he has become more cautious. Who knows, we are cautious, because we know a lot, but we can't find a proper one. Marriage, to the point that Quanzi has not yet settled on a marriage, and when others think of Quanzi's age, they only think that there is something wrong with us."

After hearing this, Daiyu smiled and replied: "Fate is destined, it's because your son's fate has not yet arrived, so the marriage is still uncertain. When the fate arrives, it will naturally come to fruition."

Mrs. Jinxiang Hou said: "Then I will inherit the auspicious words of the county magistrate."

After finishing the tasks entrusted by Jiang Hua, Daiyu offered to leave immediately, and did not stay because of Mrs. Jinxianghou's persuasion.

Mrs. Jinxianghou sent her back to Yimen, pondered for a moment, then went to the study to look for Jinxianghou. On the way, she asked someone to bring Han Qi back, and discussed with their father and son about the matchmaker Daiyu said.

The Marquis of Jinxiang has no errands now, and he is admiring the flowers at home. Seeing his wife and children coming in one after the other, he felt puzzled and said: "What happened at home, you two come to me in person? Let me listen to you. "

Han Qi said: "The son doesn't know either, it was the mother who ordered someone to find the son back."

Jinxiang Hou turned his head to look at his wife, and listened to her narrate today's events in detail, and said: "Master Jingxiao County is a gentle and gentle person, and he didn't force anything. He just said that everything is up to us. Meaning. She explained all the ins and outs clearly, and even explained all the worries I had at the time. It's about Qi Geer, what do the master and Qi Geer think?"

After hearing these words, Han Qi couldn't help being stunned. When he and Wei Ruolan were drinking and playing, he often met Jiang Hua, and he also liked Jiang Hua's personality.In the usual small gatherings, Jiang Hua has always been able to come up with beautiful and beautiful chapters at his fingertips, and there is no vulgarity in his gestures. He is much better than the children of these aristocratic families. Baoyu and Jiang Hua are especially good. They are the same people, but Jiang Hua's literary talents and martial arts Far better than Baoyu.It's just that he didn't expect that the Jiang family would find him a son-in-law, and asked Jiang Hua to entrust Wei Ruolan and his wife to come forward to talk about marriage.

Marquis Jinxiang thought for a while, and said: "The two children are well-matched according to family status and character, and the worry is nothing more than the fact that His Royal Highness intends to hire Miss Jiang as his concubine, and it is really wrong to offend His Highness." wisdom."

Mrs. Jinxiang Hou sighed: "I think so too. When I went out to socialize, I met Miss Jiang many times. Her appearance was known to people seven or eight points, and the remaining two or three points were her temperament and character at home, which quietly made people I'll get detailed information after inquiring. I never thought of hiring Miss Jiang for Brother Qi, but Miss Jiang is a little younger and has to wait two or three years to get married. Now that the Jiang family is interested, it's not good to refuse, but if you don't , must offend His Highness the First Prince. Whether it is His Highness the First Prince, Concubine Wu, or the Wu family, they are all in power now, and the Rongguo Mansion, the family of the Xiande Concubine who gave birth to the prince, is not so rich, let alone the Wu family?"

Han Qi frowned slightly when he heard this, but he didn't say a word.

Marquis Jinxiang nodded and said: "Based on our family's foundation and background, and Qi Ge'er's temperament and appearance, what kind of marriage can't be justified? Why agree to such a marriage and cause so many troubles? Since the county lord Jingxiao doesn't blame you, you Tomorrow, we will reply, saying that after careful consideration, we feel that Miss Jiang is too young, and we really can't afford to wait, so we can only decline the kindness."

Mrs. Jinxiang Hou hesitated for a moment, and agreed to the decision of the head of the family.Although the empress is extremely valued by Emperor Changtai, she is a childless woman after all, while His Royal Highness the First Prince is the eldest son, the mother of a noble concubine, and has the power of a mother clan.

Facing Madam Jinxiang's refusal, Daiyu was not surprised at all.

Wei Ruolan also informed Jiang Hua of this letter, and comforted her: "Although the Marquis of Jinxiang refused, you don't have to be angry, your sister has always been very good, even your teacher and mother praised her, and she will definitely find a good relationship in the future."

But Jiang Hua smiled and said: "Listening to Master's words that day, I know that this matter is likely to fail in all likelihood. People like the Jinxianghou's Mansion will consider whether they will offend the eldest son of the emperor. Jinxianghou's Mansion is like this Fear, I look down on them instead, they must not be able to protect my sister. Besides, I asked my teacher's wife to be a matchmaker, not afraid of others knowing, but to tell the Wu family that it was not a lie that I said to my sister to see her, but it was the Marquis of Jinxiang. The government did not agree."

Wei Ruolan smiled and said, "It's good that you can figure it out. There is another matter to tell you. Don't blame Han Qi for this matter. He has always been the one who can't do his own marriage."

Jiang Hua said: "Master, don't worry, what am I blaming him for? It was his parents' decision, so what does it have to do with him?"

Seeing that he was reasonable, Wei Ruolan felt more at ease, and inevitably mentioned the matter of leaving for Ping'an Prefecture the next day.

Jiang Hua thought for a while, and said: "Ping'an Prefecture is very chaotic. When we entered Beijing that year, we were almost robbed. Fortunately, there were so many servants in the guard house and my father's personal soldiers. Those gangsters seemed to be aware of our identity. , and soon retreated. It’s a pity that I’m working in the palace now, so I can’t make contributions to Master. Tomorrow, I’ll ask a few brothers to practice for Master and Master. Master is not in the capital. Study martial arts carefully, and wait for the master to return to Beijing for the school exam."

Wei Ruolan smiled and said: "I have already taught you all the martial arts that should be taught to you. It is true that only the study is left. Only by practicing diligently can you achieve perfection. The deeper the internal strength, the greater the power of the moves. If you don’t understand, you can send someone to send a letter to me, the capital is only half a month away from Ping’an Prefecture, and the communication is cheap.”

Jiang Hua obeyed his orders, opened his mouth to speak, and suddenly heard the announcement that Han Qi was coming, his face changed slightly, but soon returned to normal, watching Han Qi striding in with a smile.

Han Qi came in a hurry, and he was in the room without seeing Jiang Hua. As soon as he came in, he complained to Wei Ruolan: "I don't know what I am. It is really important to emphasize character in marriage. I value character more, but I don't really care about other things. Although my parents have asked me for my opinion, but this time I don't know how to face Brother Jiang." After he finished speaking, Seeing Jiang Hua suddenly, he was taken aback.

Jiang Hua said with a smile: "It's just a small matter. Just now Master persuaded me, but I said I didn't take it to heart. Why did Han Shixiong do this? Your father made the hall think carefully, isn't it all for Shixiong?"

Han Qi's heart widened, a smile appeared on his face, and then he sighed: "I just understand this truth, it's not good to say these things in front of my parents, I have to come to Ruolan. I know that my parents are for me, but more I have nothing to say if I think more about the safety of my family, but the more this is the case, the more uneasy I feel. I am not a perfect person, how can a person with all four corners fall in love with me? The more I envy Ruolan, everything Follow your heart and not be disturbed by external objects.”

Hearing what Han Qi said came from the bottom of his heart, Wei Ruolan and Jiang Hua both smiled, contemplated for a moment, and then thought of words of comfort to relieve Han Qi's depression, it took a while.

Han Qi was only depressed for a while, and now he was feeling better, so he asked Wei Ruolan, "Are you leaving tomorrow?"

Wei Ruolan nodded slightly, and said: "Based on the time when the decree was promulgated, tomorrow will be three days later, who knows that tomorrow will not be good for travel, so I changed it to the day after tomorrow, and now I am packing my luggage and other things at home."

Han Qi said: "Since that's the case, I won't disturb your busy schedule. You will come back sooner or later after you leave. We will see each other in a long way. Tomorrow I will hold a banquet in the restaurant and invite all the brothers we have been friends with. Anyone who has no errands and leisure is invited here, and I will practice it for you."

Wei Ruolan thanked him, Han Qi left, and Jiang Hua left with him.

Back in the backyard, I saw Mother Liu, Zihao Xueyan and others were watching the mother-in-law carrying things and loading them into the car for the time being. The bedding, dowry and clothes will be packed tomorrow and the day after. Wei Ruolan asked Ming Daiyu where she was, and went in In the room, Daiyu was sitting alone in the bedroom, thinking about how to bid farewell to the Queen, Mother Jia, Xichun and others, and how to instruct Lin Tao and his wife to keep an eye on the movement of the Jia family. "I thought we don't know when we will return to Beijing, and we don't know when Jia's family was convicted. Why don't we hand over the house and land that we bought for Baoyu to Lin Shulin's mother, and tell Baoyu that maybe he will die soon. It can be used."

Wei Ruolan said: "That's why Baoyu has made great progress now. Those girls around him may suffer bad luck this year or next, or become monks, or die tragically. Give Baoyu the house and land, according to his temperament, Those poor girls will definitely be placed here. He knows how dirty the nunnery is, how can he be willing to let those girls become monks? Therefore, there is no need to rush to say that you bought it with the money he gave, just say that you bought it After the second half of the year, I will no longer rent it to others, so let him take care of it when he is free."

Daiyu laughed and said: "I also plan to do so. After all, those girls grew up in the same house as a child. Although they have their own annoying places, but after careful investigation, they are not to the point of being damned. Let Baoyu take care of it." He is a bit masculine now, and he is not a person who has no plans in his heart, so we don't have to worry about it when we are far away."

Negotiations were settled, orders to go on, early the next morning, Daiyu went to the palace to bid farewell to the queen, and returned home with many gifts from the queen, and then she and Wei Ruolan first reported to Ming Wei's mother Miaozhen and others, and then bid farewell to relatives and friends.

Wei Ruolan accompanied Daiyu to Rongguo Mansion, explained the reason to Jia Mu and Jia She and Jia Zheng, and said goodbye at the same time.

Mother Jia couldn't help being very sad when she just left the house and went on a long journey. She hugged Daiyu and sobbed, "Grandpa Wei ordered an errand to take up the post, but you can't stay in the capital? Like your second aunt. Traveling thousands of miles to suffer hardships, safe and sound The boundary of the state is not very safe, where the Xue family's brother Pan was robbed of his belongings by the bandits and almost died."

Daiyu smiled and said: "Grandmother, don't worry, we have brought many people with us, and he is very good at martial arts, so what could happen? Besides, he doesn't know when he will return to Beijing, and I don't want to be separated for a few years. It's difficult to see him."

Sister Feng smiled and said: "It's a young couple after all, but everyone is like this, so there is nothing to blame."

After hearing this, Jia Mu stopped trying to persuade Daiyu to stay.

Daiyu went to say goodbye to each room again, and stayed in Sister Feng's and Xichun's rooms for a long time. When talking in Xichun's room, she called Baoyu and told them about the house, land and mother, and said, "Bai Fang It's a pity that the house is not big, and it's not cost-effective to rent it out, you take care of me for a while when you're free, and only one family of old servants guards it."

Xichun became ruthless, concealed her reluctance, and said with a smile: "Sister, don't worry, when my second brother and I have no place to live, we will go to this house given by my sister, at least there is a tile to cover us."

Daiyu stroked her small face and sighed: "If there is anything you can't solve, go to Uncle Lin, I have already told you."

Baoyu and Xichun brothers and sisters agreed in unison, sent Daiyu back to Jiamu's room, and left with Wei Ruolan.

When it was time to go out, Wei Ruolan paid homage to the ancestral hall, Wei Mu Miaozhen and others, and got up with Daiyu. The brothers and relatives were reluctant, and sent them back to the Teai Pavilion. Jiang Hua and other senior brothers sent them back for three days and three nights Beijing.