Jia Minqi's family in the Red Chamber

Girls who are really powerful have already made up their minds about their future before the big challenge.

Therefore, a girl like Baochai who is picked up by the ladies in the palace for her son after a glance... can't even stir up a splash among the girls waiting for selection: the daughter of a seventh-rank official is not The Holy Majesty refers to marriage. To enter the palace, you have to start from a concubine with no rank. Even the girls who were not selected will not be jealous of this.

But no matter what, there is always a future.

The virtuous concubine, the six princes, the mother and the son have always kept a low profile... Baochai knew almost nothing about them, anyway, she walked back to the palace where the girls to be selected lived in a trance—it happened that no one would know her "outlet" Congratulations, it is suitable for her to think about it.

So Baochai sat alone for half the afternoon, when suddenly a face-to-face maid interrupted her: a sister wanted to see the girl.

Before Baochai could figure it out, she hurriedly got up and followed the little palace lady out, not forgetting to give the little palace lady who led the way a purse.

The little palace maid took the purse and smiled sincerely: This reward does not need to be filial to the aunt above.

Baochai lowered her eyes: If her father hadn't obtained an official position, she would have lived in the palace like this little maid.

When the two arrived at the imperial garden, as far as they could see, there were guards and even maids in the palace who kept coming and going, Baochai was suddenly relieved, but after thinking about it, she felt amused: who would plot against her.

Baochai's mind was distracted, and there were many people in front of her, but she didn't immediately notice it.It wasn't until this person voluntarily made a sound that she came back to her senses and raised her head: this person is the female official standing behind Concubine De just now.

The visitor smiled, "You don't recognize me? Cousin Baochai." The last time the two sisters met was a few years ago, so it's not surprising that they couldn't recognize each other.

Baochai was really pleasantly surprised: "Cousin!" With reddish eye circles, she hurriedly saluted her cousin, then glanced around, "We sisters haven't seen each other for a long time, it's time to..."

Yuan Chun interjected, "It's easy to talk when people come and go." As he spoke, he took another purse and handed it to the little maid who led the way.

The little palace maid was so happy that her dimples deepened, and she backed away after saluting, watching the wind conscientiously.

Yuan Chun naturally took Baochai's hand, found a sunny place but leeward and asked, "What was the original plan at home?"

Shouldn't it be sisters who haven't seen each other for a long time greeting each other's family and reminiscing about the past?Why can't I answer the first question: the family doesn't want to go along with uncle's idea, but they can't help it.

Baochai could only shake her head.

Yuan Chun raised her head, the sun shone on her face, she narrowed her eyes slightly.

If it wasn't for Baochai's full attention, the cousin's next sentence could hardly be heard clearly: "Uncle and father also wanted me to serve that one."

Baochai couldn't help but widen her eyes when she heard the words: That is to say, she wanted to send her daughter to the East Palace twice in a row...but all of them failed!

Yuan Chun took his cousin's shock into his eyes, and continued, "That one has no shortage of people to serve, and if I say a word, I'm not afraid of offending you, no matter how good your cousin is, you won't be too bad when you get there."

Why is she so sure?Because there are no women in the East Palace who are more beautiful than the cousin Baochai, and the prince is not... used and then left behind?The Sun family sends one or two beauties to the prince every year, so how can the prince be a long-term lover?He just respected the princess a little bit.

Girls in the palace who intend to "progress" are now avoiding the East Palace.

Yuan Chun was extremely grateful to his uncle and aunt for saving her from the fire and water.Two days ago, I got a message from my brother, knowing that my aunt had decided to choose a good marriage for her...With hope, Yuan Chun acted more justly and generously, so she was praised several times by Concubine De.

This time Yuanchun wanted to meet Baochai in private. When Concubine De heard about it, she specially ordered the chief steward and female officials who were in charge of all the girls to be selected. Avoid people?

Baochai didn't know why, but she also vaguely understood that her cousin was at least highly valued by Concubine De, so her words were probably believable!

It is gratifying to escape from the fire pit of the East Palace, but it may not be a good thing to enter the palace of the sixth prince. Compared with the prince, this His Highness is simply another extreme: he is so clean that he does not look like a royal.

But he said that besides the concubine, the sixth prince only had two concubines, who were the maids who served him back then.These two brought the sixth prince directly from the palace to the palace, and became concubines, but they had nothing to do, so they had no rank, and this year there is not one...

The sixth prince and concubine has been married for six full years, and has only one son under her knees, and it is said that her health is not very good.

Because of this, I was really worried about the Sixth Prince's mother, Concubine Xian.Originally, her son was married, and she didn't want to interfere with his son's affairs, but she endured and endured it for six years, and then she spoke when her daughter-in-law visited the palace every now and then, and asked her to choose a few more people for her son to live with. serve.

The sixth concubine was very wronged when she heard this, "Mother and concubine have learned a lesson, and my daughter-in-law has also prepared several times for the prince. The prince doesn't want it... What can I do?"

In desperation, even "I" yelled out.

Concubine Xian thought of her son's indifferent temper, and she herself is not the same!

After sending her daughter-in-law back, Concubine Xian came to talk to Concubine De.This day happened to be Yuanchun's duty, and she stood beside Concubine De and listened to the whole set from beginning to end.

Back then when Concubine De and Concubine Xian were not the lords of the first palace, they both lived with the concubine, and often talked to each other, and this friendship has continued to this day.

Concubine Xian exchanged a few pleasantries, and then got to the point, "I can't do anything about it. My sister knows Lao Liu's temperament, so I can't indulge him any more this time!"

Concubine De is now in charge of Concubine De, and Concubine De is treated as Imperial Concubine, so in the harem except Concubine Gui, all concubines address Concubine De as "sister".

Concubine Xian said again: "I don't make it difficult for my sister, just ask for a suitable child, and a small family is fine."

Concubine Xian really did what she said, but she chose Baochai.

Yuanchun recalled so far, looked at Baochai again, and thought to himself: It's much better than going to the East Palace.

Baochai also thought to herself: Not only did her father not want her to serve the prince, but even her cousin who had been in the palace for many years said the same... In the future, when her aunt or aunt sent someone to question her, she would have an excuse.

Baochai escaped, and was a little curious about how her cousin got into the eyes of Concubine De, "What happened to my cousin at that time?"

Yuan Chun glanced at his cousin, and said solemnly, "The sixth concubine's thoughts are mostly on the little grandson." She patted her cousin's hand lightly, "We may have to rely on you to take care of our relatives in the future. Something short, or There is something wrong." She glanced at the little maid standing under the tree not far away, "Just ask someone to give me the news."

After finishing speaking, he continued, "I'm also on duty today, so I don't want to say more. It's best to be careful in the palace, but you also have a fixed future, and you can't be more safe if you don't rush forward in everything."

Baochai quickly responded.

The two sisters parted at this point, and the little maid sent Baochai back. Yuan Chun waited for the little palace lady's report before returning to Concubine De in peace.

After Concubine De finished handling the palace affairs, she called Yuan Chun to speak to her.

If it is said that Concubine De originally accepted Yuan Chun, it was only out of favor, and after three years, she really became affectionate: the two wives of the Rongguo Mansion don't have a good reputation in Beijing, and she is afraid of the daughter brought up by the second wife of this family. I can't figure it out...But I didn't expect that this girl is young, but she is very steady. When she first came, she devoted herself to studying with the ten princesses, she was cautious in her words and deeds, and she liked to think about others' words and deeds.

After a year, Concubine De simply transferred people to her side.This girl has power in her hands, but she doesn't flatter her superiors or bully her inferiors. Concubine De really loves talents.

Yuanchun was about to turn [-], and her uncle sent a message through Defei's natal sister-in-law: Please Defei's kindness, to protect Yuanchun's matchmaker.After hearing about the husband-in-law that Lin Hai and his wife had chosen for Yuan Chun, Concubine De also felt that they were close relatives, so she agreed generously.

Since then, the two masters and servants have grown closer.

After Yuan Chun saluted and got up, Concubine De smiled and asked, "How is it? The sisters have met each other for many years, why are you back so soon?"

This second aunt...is a little hard to describe.

Yuan Chun said vaguely: "It's nice to see her, but I don't know what to say since I haven't seen her for many years."

In fact, if Baochai asked her for help as soon as they met, although she could not reverse Baochai's ending, she would be able to tell all she knew.

However, Baochai looked dignified and generous with full confidence, and asked her how she behaved when she was up for election.

Yuan Chun felt that her cousin was still thinking about how to explain to her uncle and aunt, instead of inquiring about the news quickly and caring about her future in the Sixth Prince's Palace.

Isn't this putting the cart before the horse?

Yuan Chun thought about it, the cousin hadn't reached Ji yet, and if the sixth prince wanted to accept her, he would have to wait for her birthday again... There is no point in arguing with the cousin.

That's all, the cousin's dignified demeanor also makes Yuan Chun not easy to comment: I don't know how my uncle and aunt raised her... It is said that my uncle has long thought of letting my cousin marry into a noble family and take care of her mother's family.

But since she is a high-ranking married woman, with her cousin's background, she can only be a concubine...how can the concubine be as dignified and virtuous as the main wife? !

Yuan Chun really felt that if his cousin didn't learn to be good, she might not have a good time in the palace.But if you mention her at this time, not only will people not take it seriously, but you will have to be a villain for nothing... Why bother to thank you?

Thinking of this, Yuan Chun continued, "You are still young, and the road...is still long."

Concubine De laughed when she heard the words, "Are you already old? These words are so old-fashioned that you don't mention them, and you actually play tricks?" Suddenly the topic changed, "In a few days, Concubine Ning will enter the palace."

Yuan Chun's face turned red.

Concubine De said again: "Prince Ning's Mansion is quite lively, but you can live your own life."

Concubine Ning is a stepmother, let alone a good-natured child. Yuan Chun married her and had a good life so that this mother-in-law could set the rules. But on the other hand, King Ning’s second son knew what his stepmother was thinking, at least when dealing with Ning. As far as the princess is concerned, the young couple must be able to get along with each other, so getting along is not difficult, and the relationship is naturally not bad.

In terms of Yuanchun's background, this is a high marriage, but with powerful uncles and aunts, she can be the main wife, and she can also do it steadily.

Yuan Chun secretly made up his mind: in the future, within his power, he must repay his uncle, aunt, and concubine Defei who took the trouble to teach her.

But when she said that Concubine De wanted to protect her confidant female official as a matchmaker, this tone had already been revealed.

If King Ning still had great ambitions, he would not spend all his time in the mansion having fun. Naturally, such a person would not offend the Holy Majesty's favorite concubine.If he could give away a son in exchange for a favor from his beloved concubine, he would love it. Besides, that son was born to him by his wife who always persuaded him to make progress, and it has been an eyesore for many years!

Therefore, King Ning agreed to this marriage early.

Concubine Ning knew that her future second daughter-in-law's background would not be revealed, so she was secretly satisfied, and since the woman wanted to be the first, she would have more room to use her means.

As for the concubine De taking care of this daughter-in-law - Concubine De is busy, how can there be any reason to stare at the married female official every day?

As long as she doesn't overdo it, isn't it?

As for the two sons of King Ning's original spouse, namely, the eldest son and the second son of King Ning, the two brothers talked for half an hour in the study about the marriage.

Prince Ning's second son Yin Ze finally had a smile on his face when he went out again: You must know that I heard about this marriage, this second son of Prince Ning's mansion is so gloomy... as if he could draw out the sword around his waist to cut people at any time.

Because his brother said it well: Although the Rongguo mansion is not worth mentioning after Rongguo Gong left, the girl's uncle is named Lin Minghai, who is an official in Zhejiang Province and a serious official in Xinjiang, and this marriage was also planned by Lin Hai. here.

This girl is highly valued by Concubine De, she has her own merits, and her own brother has been brought by Master Lin to teach him, besides studying, he has learned a lot about being a human being and being an official.

Therefore, this marriage may not look so good, but it is very affordable.Taking a step back, no matter how bad the marriage is, it is better than letting their biological father and stepmother choose!

Yin Ze listened to what the eldest brother said, and took it for granted.

In short, a large group of people with different thoughts have "reached the same goal by different routes" in such a strange way, and they are happy to see the success of this marriage.

When the news spread back to Hangzhou, Jia Min couldn't help but praise her master: This news...was leaked very well and wonderfully!Originally, Jia Min wanted to act in secret first, and talk about it later.

"The master is really a senior official, and his methods are even more powerful... He really deserves to be a father and son."

The little ancestors in the belly were about to come out, so the kicks became more "mighty". Jia Min's tone suddenly became a little harsh in the middle of his praise.

Seeing his daughter-in-law's belly bulging, Lin Hai frowned, and quickly smiled, "It's a little effort, why bother to go around? Prince Ning's mansion is in decline, how can you have the guts to offend Concubine De?"

Jia Min caressed her stomach and said, "Are we married ~ handover ~ internal ~ official concubine?"

"Concubine De will not hide these trivial matters from the Holy Majesty." Lin Haidao, "It's only human nature to choose a good marriage for one's own relatives."

Jia Min nodded and said, "It seems that there is nothing serious here with the master."

After the sixth prince ascends the throne, I wonder if you will have another surprise for this marriage?The more Jia Min thought about it, the softer his face became.

Lin Hai suddenly sighed softly, "That's not necessarily the case." He didn't hold back, "The old accountants searched for a few days, and finally found someone, but when they came to the door, this person committed suicide..."

Jia Min raised her eyebrows, "If this person is really the key, it's just that if you can't find him, you have to make a suicide appearance. This is a demonstration to you, Master."

Lin Hai smiled and said, "Who said it wasn't? Since his Sun family is so bold, I have no choice but to report to the Holy Spirit."

The Sun family must have thought that Lin Hai had a high opinion of himself, and seeing this situation, he would hold on, and wanted to continue to dig deeper with his own abilities... Jia Min also laughed, "It's just that I never thought that the master is so flexible."

"What can be bent or stretched?" Lin Hai also felt a little emotional, "It doesn't matter whether the evidence is solid or not, I just need to let the Holy One know how arrogant the Sun family has become."

He was not obsessed with eradicating the Sun family with his own hands, and let out a bad breath.

Upon hearing this, Jia Min asked, "This exam...was also the collaboration between Master and Master Zhou?"

Passing the college examination is a scholar, and this level of examination has to spend money to find the Sun family to buy a way to pass... If this kind of person wins, he will still rely on money to pave the way for an official term in the future, I am afraid that the disaster will be serious!

She immediately thought that this matter could also accumulate merit, so she also became energetic, "Master, how about..." Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, and she was in a hurry, so she grabbed... Lin Hai's thigh... the root , "I'm going to give birth."

The arm that his wife was pressing on him was struggling, Lin Hai didn't dare to move when he hugged his wife, but shouted at the top of his voice, "Come on!"

Jia Min frowned, but still muttered, "Master, you are really noisy."