[Red Mansion] Jia Lian, son of a family

Chapter 51

After the news of the separation of the Ronghou Mansion had been raging in the capital for a long time, it slowly dropped after the birth of the eldest son of the Seventh Prince Situ Yuan.

There are only four surviving princes, four or five princes have been imprisoned, the birth mother of the nine princes is too low-born, and the dust has basically settled for the seven princes born of Empress Mei to obtain the great treasure.The Zhen family, the Hua family and the forces behind them have not completely given up, but for the officials in the court, it can be said that the Daqing Dynasty will soon have a queen mother who is both a queen mother and a virgin mother.

From ancient times to the present, the eldest son inheritance system has prevailed in this continent for more than 2000 years, but there are only a handful of eldest sons in the past dynasties who can succeed to the throne and become emperors.In the Daqing Dynasty, from the beginning of Qing Tai/Zu, he had great expectations for his son to ascend the throne, but it was a pity that he could not realize it until Emperor Longxu.

Now that Situ Yuan is expected to ascend the throne, even if his biological mother, Empress Mei, is the successor, it is more legitimate than the previous emperors of the Daqing Dynasty who named their biological mother as empress after they ascended the throne!

Therefore, Situ Yuan's obtaining the eldest son is naturally much more important than the separation of the Ronghou Mansion.What's more, Emperor Longxu even decreed at this time that there will be a draft in September next year!Emperor Longxu had stopped drafting for several years, and the reason for drafting again at this time is that all the ministers understand.

Situ Yuan's backyard only has Zhang Fang as a concubine, and Situ Rui doesn't even have a mistress in his backyard now!Of course, everyone's goal must be Situ Yuan rather than Situ Rui. The difference between the imperial concubine and the princess is just a word, but it is a world of difference.

After the order of the draft was issued, the hostess of Jia's mansion, Wang Shi, who was separated from Ronghou's mansion, immediately became happy.Her family Yuanchun is now fourteen years old, and next year will be fifteen years old, which happens to be among the ages for the election.After washing and dressing up, she rushed to Ronghua Hall with her big belly.

This Ronghua hall is the courtyard of Jia Shishi, five entrances to the central axis of the mansion, and the fourth entrance to the courtyard.It wasn't originally called this name, but Jia Shishi insisted on taking this name, and Jia Zheng agreed.Regarding Jia Shishi's behavior, Mrs. Wang knew that she was still reluctant to let go of the glory and wealth of the Rongguo Mansion.

But this family has already been divided, and the written statement of family separation is still enshrined in the ancestral hall of the Ronghou Mansion, and everyone in the Jia family has signed it. Of course, Mrs. Wang is not worried that Jia Shishi will go back on his word.If the Jia Shi family can't think about going back to Ronghou's mansion, even if their Jia mansion has Jia Zheng, a member of the Ministry of Industry, Wailang, they won't be able to squeeze into the upper-class social circle in the capital.

After all, Jia Zheng, a sixth-rank member of the Ministry of Industry, was rewarded by Jia Daishan from Emperor Longxu, not by himself through actual imperial examinations.

Socially, it's okay. Mrs. Wang thinks she's a girl from the ruling county magistrate's mansion, and those people have to give herself some face.But the Ronghou Mansion will send 5000 taels of silver every year as Jia Shishi's expenses, and Jia Shishi's 5 taels of dowry, and now it can be said that it has basically reached Mrs. Wang's mouth. Are you willing to spit it out?

In Ronghua Hall, Yuanyang was beating Jia Shishi's legs with a beauty hammer. Seeing Mrs. Wang coming in, she stopped her hands and bowed her knees: "Ma'am, why are you here? Didn't the old lady tell you not to greet me?" While talking, she went forward to help Mrs. Wang sit down on the chair, and ordered the maid standing beside her to pour tea.

"The old lady is sympathetic to me. If I really don't come, I will be arrogant." After leaving the Ronghou Mansion, Mrs. Wang finally became the hostess of the house, and her temper was no longer as dull as before, but she was able to speak Many, "Besides, I just got some news, so I hurried to tell the old lady."

Lying on the couch with half-closed eyes, Jia Shishi opened his eyes and glanced at Mrs. Wang, paused for a moment on her bulging belly, and closed his eyes again: "Tell me, what made you so anxious. You Tell me how old you are, you accidentally moved your fetus last time, and now it's almost seven months, and you're still so careless, huh?"

Mrs. Wang almost tore the silk handkerchief in her hand when she heard the words, but her face was as submissive as ever: "It's really too big, so my daughter-in-law is in a hurry, and I will definitely not next time."

Jia Shishi moved her feet and didn't speak, Yuanyang just took the tea from the maid and put it on the coffee table next to Mrs Wang, she hurriedly picked up the beauty hammer and sat down on the small bed beside the couch, carefully knocking for her.

"This man is old, and he has constant minor ailments. Recently, he has been feeling uncomfortable in his legs and feet." Jia Shishi said lightly.

Mrs. Wang hurriedly said: "Jing Guier from my daughter-in-law is good at massage, let her come to the old lady's job."

Jia Shishi nodded noncommittal: "Tell me, what news?"

"The Holy Majesty has just decreed that next year there will be a draft in the palace. The age of the show girls will be the same as in previous years, from [-] to [-] years old. I think we will be [-] years old next year in Yuanchun, which is just right." Mrs. Wang said with a beaming smile.

Recently, she has already arranged the affairs of the Jia family and has started to visit Jia Yuanchun. Unfortunately, those people who have passed on the words before have basically made their arrangements.Of course, Mrs. Wang would not believe that others were using excuses to reject her. What a good girl Jia Yuanchun was in her heart, and others would have to rush to marry her!It's just that Madam Wang is still secretly worried. Yuan Chun's age is getting older every year. If she doesn't make up her mind, she will really become an old lady!

"Oh?" Jia Shishi opened his eyes, "Do you know the detailed regulations of this draft? Now that the two families have separated, Yuan Chun is no longer the eldest daughter of the Rongguo Mansion, but the eldest daughter of a sixth-rank official. Are you eligible for the draft?"

Mrs. Wang's complexion changed. This old godly woman loves to poke a knife in her heart. If she hadn't had to come forward to contact her during the draft, she wouldn't have come here to make her feel uncomfortable.

"Because there has been no draft for several years, the Holy Majesty has lowered the standard on purpose this time. All the daughters of Beijing officials above the sixth rank and outside officials above the fifth rank can participate in the election." If it were not for this condition, Mrs. Wang would not be overjoyed.

In the past, Beijing officials were drafted at the fourth rank or above, and the outside officials were at the third rank or above. This time, her Yuanchun was just right on the line.On the issue of draft background, Mrs. Wang still knows how to advance and retreat.But she believed that as long as Yuan Chun had the qualifications, he would definitely be chosen by the Holy Lord.

Not to mention her Yuanchun birthday, her appearance and figure are also excellent, and her attainments in poetry and poetry are also good, especially good at playing the piano.If such a woman and man don't love her, Mrs. Wang won't believe it!The seventh prince, Situ Yuan, has a deep affection for Zhang Fang from Zhang's natal family. As long as her Yuan Chun enters the Seventh Prince's backyard, she believes that it will be Yuan Chun's world!

"That's right." Jia Shishi squinted his eyes, it seems that the scale of this draft is really not small.

Yuan Chun has learned the rules from the nuns who came out of the palace since he was a child, and he is not bad in this regard.Although her background was a little poor, seriously, she also had a cousin who was Lord Marquis, which could make up for it.In this way, it is worthwhile for her to pull down this old face and take care of her.

No matter whether Yuanchun married into the clan or became a royal wife, it would be the icing on the cake for her and the Jia family!

Fortunately, Jia Daishan still had a conscience. Although the second room was divided, he still asked him for an official position, which was a bit low, but at least he ensured that the Jia family was not a white man, and it also guaranteed Jia Yuanchun's participation in the election.

"Stop all those acquaintances of yours, and prepare well for next year's draft. Also, Zhu'er will marry a wife next year, and you are pregnant again, so you may not be able to take care of it. Refers to a person in the past, now he has to go to the yamen as an errand every day, so he can't be careless." After Jia Shishi finished speaking, he closed his eyes, and Mrs. Wang backed out with a livid face.

After the door curtain was lowered, Jia Shishi opened his eyes again.The only thing she can rely on now is Jia Zheng's son, and she can't let him be caught by the woman of the Wang family!Before Pearl could marry another royal woman next year, she would have to hold both father and son in her hands.

After looking at the mandarin duck who was beating her legs with a low eyebrow and pleasing to the eye, Jia Shishi thought about it.Before, she thought that the Jia family and the Wang family were old relatives, and Jia Zhu was not in good health, so she didn't point out anyone in Jia Zhu's room after the engagement was made.Now it seems that this matter should also be put on the agenda.

Over there, Mrs. Wang went back to her yard and dropped several cups and bowls before she could catch her breath.That old godly woman tried her best to release someone from Jia Zheng's yard.He now has Aunt Zhou in the yard, and parsley in the study for him, isn't that enough? !

Mrs. Wang's face was distorted suddenly, "Ouch", and she groaned/moaned while stroking her protruding belly with her hands, which made Zhou Rui's family who was serving beside her hastily poured a glass of water and handed it over to gently pat her on the back: " Ouch, madam, don't be angry, even if you don't think about yourself, you still have to think about the little master in your belly!"

The complexion changed a few times, Mrs. Wang finally calmed down, and the pain in her stomach gradually eased and finally disappeared.Gently stroking her belly, her face was full of love and affection: "This little thing is a motherfucker before it was born. When I was pregnant with Zhu'er and Yuan Chun, I never worked so hard. I was vomiting and moving my fetus." of."

Zhou Rui's family raised their eyebrows, slandering you in your heart at how old you are. Naturally, your pregnancy is not as good as that of a young girl, but at the same time, there is a flattering smile on your face: "Little master is fighting for favor with you, madam. The two brothers above My sister is too good, if I try to get more attention from you when she is not in the stomach, the little master is worried that you won't love him after she comes out, right?"

"These little mother-in-laws are all my children. Is it possible that I would prefer which one?" Mrs. Wang smiled all over her face, then her smile disappeared, and a stern look flashed in her eyes, "It's from Zhou Rui's family. The old lady said just now that she would give the second master Then point to someone, who do you think she will point to."

Thinking about the maids serving Jia Shishi, Zhou Rui's family frowned: "This servant is really not sure. Ever since Lai Momo's family was sold by the old lady, there is no one around the old lady... If I have to choose, it’s probably either a mandarin duck or a parrot.”

Both the mandarin duck and the parrot are the eldest maids of the Jia Shi family, one is the descendant who married Mrs. Wang to accompany the house, and the other is the son of Jia's family.

"Mandarin ducks are unlikely. The old lady doesn't say anything, but she knows in her heart that she is mine. As for the parrot..." Mrs. Wang fell silent.

Yingge'er is a girl with a bright appearance but a very gentle temper. The family members were considered useful when they were in the Ronghou Mansion.This time, because Jia Shishi was reluctant to part with the family, she came here alone, and her parents and elder brother stayed in Ronghou Mansion.

For Jia Shishi, this parrot is a good candidate, but for Mrs. Wang, it is not good.Not being able to grasp her family members, and having that old godly woman staring at her nicely, she couldn't do anything even if she wanted to!

"Zhou Rui's family, do you know her family?"

"This parrot's father works in a stable, it's nothing; his mother is just a third-class servant, in charge of the starch washing in Lixiangyuan." Zhou Rui's family thought carefully, "But her brother Zhao Guoji is not bad. My wife/arranged to be the shopkeeper in the store, I heard that she has done a good job, and now she is in charge of three stores."

"This is troublesome." Mrs. Wang knew that she was no longer beautiful and she was pregnant again, otherwise she would not get a parsley infused with medicine to serve Jia Zheng.But it was difficult for her to take action on this parrot, firstly, the old lady pointed it out, and secondly, the appearance and temperament of this parrot happened to be Jia Zheng's preference, but it was troublesome.

"Ma'am, you don't need to be so strict. You are just a girl from a humble background. Even if she served the master and even gave birth to a son and a half daughter, it doesn't matter. She is still a slave. You have Master Zhu and Miss Yuanchun, and there are still some in your belly." A little master, don't worry about her at all." Zhou Rui's family said cautiously.She is just a servant, no matter whether it is an old lady or a wife, she cannot be offended, and there is no other way except to persuade Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang nodded. Since Jia Shishi had made it clear that she couldn't refuse, she had no other choice but to accept.She is also getting old now, long past the age of jealousy.But if you want to surpass her and continue to have an heir for the master, just dream!

Three days later, Mrs. Wang caught off guard and accepted the fact that Jia Shishi not only pointed out women to Jia Zheng, but also pointed out women to Jia Zhu.Looking at the red-eyed mandarin duck kneeling in Jia Zhu's room—the maid who Jia Zhu renamed Fei Ming, all the anger of Mrs. Wang could only be turned into a long sigh.

"Yuan... Feiming, from now on, you will take good care of Master Zhu. If you have any questions, you are the only one to ask!"

This girl's mother and father are her useful persons, and they are in charge of Zhuangzi, which produces the most in her dowry, and she placed her next to Jia Shishi.Originally, she thought that she would be released as a servant or shopkeeper when she was old, but now she is arranged by Jia Shishi like this...

It's a done deal, and there's nothing she can do.In this case, if this girl is kicked out, can this girl's parents do good things for her?

This old godly woman, you don't feel comfortable if you don't make trouble for her, right?The same goes for Jia Zheng. Every time he mentioned something to him, he said he should be filial, and Jia Shishi could do whatever he wanted.Of course he was happy, that was his own mother, so naturally everything turned to him!

She has to think about this big family. Although half of the family property is divided, the Jiazheng Yamen has to be taken care of from top to bottom, and there are a lot of cleanups he hired after he became an official. How can there be no money?But this year's weather is not good, and the head of the Zhuangzi said that this year's production must be reduced by at least half!

Next year, Jia Zhu is going to marry a wife, Yuan Chun is going to be drafted, and there is no one in the family to help her, let alone an old godmother who needs to be coaxed.

Thinking about it, she felt a dull pain in her stomach again and it didn't stop. Seeing that it was impossible, she quickly took out a pill that Doctor Wang specially prepared for her from her purse and swallowed it. After a while, she finally recovered.After rubbing her stomach, Mrs. Wang got up and left Jia Zhu's yard with an ugly face.

She thought that Jia Zhu was not in good health, and the one who married in was her niece from her natal family, so she didn't arrange a housemate before marriage.As a result, Jia Shishi made such a move, and she still had to find a way to explain to her natal brother and sister-in-law, who made her tell her plan to her natal family quickly, hoping that her natal family would give Jia Zheng more support in her official career.

Jia's mansion got the news of the draft and began preparations, and Ronghou's mansion also received a letter from Jiangnan.Walking out of Pear Fragrance Garden, Jia Lian was puzzled with the letter in his hand.

At this time in his previous life, Jia Daishan had passed away many years ago, and Lin Ruhai relied entirely on himself in the Jiangnan officialdom.In this life, Jia Daishan is still alive, and Lin Ruhai has already been promoted from the inspector of the Suzhou government to the Huai'an sub-division Yuntong from the fourth-rank Lianghuai salt transport envoy. There is only a difference of two levels between Yan Yushi.

However, Lin Ruhai did not write this letter to ask for Jia Daishan's help. After all, he is capable and simple in the emperor's heart. Now there is Rong Guohou, who has just made great achievements, standing behind him. Dare to do anything to him, but there are not a few people who flatter him——

Of course, the earth emperor Zhen's family secretly wooed him.

However, Lin Ruhai, who had already been reminded by Jia Daishan and Jia Lian, of course would not mix with the Zhen family in this life. It was a little harder to turn around in the officialdom, but it was worth it for his son and daughter!This time, Lin Ruhai's letter didn't say much about the official affairs, the main one was Jia Min's letter saying that she was pregnant, and another thing was that her daughter Lin Yiyu just turned thirteen next year, which happened to be the age for the election.

Originally, the couple wanted to apply for exemption, but Jia Min happened to find out that she was pregnant.Jiangnan was already troubled at this time, and now she couldn't take good care of her two children, so she was going to send her daughter Lin Yiyu to the capital to be elected.As for the husband and wife's son, Lin Xu, who is studying at Jiangning Zhongshan Academy in Jinling City, there is no need to worry.

Jia Lian took the letter and walked to Rongxi Hall. The cousin Lin Yiyu's coming would naturally be arranged by Zhang.Moreover, aunt Jia Min should be pregnant this time with his cousin Lin Daiyu, whom he owed a lot in his previous life. I just hope that this time my aunt will not die as early as in her previous life.

However, this time the draft was two years earlier than in his previous life, and he didn't know if there was something happening that he didn't know about.However, Jia Yuanchun will definitely not be able to draft this time. Although Emperor Longxu lowered the standard for show girls, Jia Daishan's life expectancy will be almost one month later, and as a granddaughter, she will have to keep her filial piety for a year.

As a granddaughter, Lin Yiyu only had to keep her filial piety for five months, but she was able to catch up with the draft.

Could it be that Jia Lian lost his cousin who was a concubine Xiande in this life, but could have another cousin who became a concubine?Thinking of his cousin who is the future queen, Jia Lian couldn't help but shudder.The struggle between women is the scariest, when something goes wrong with cousins, don't involve him!