"Ancestor, ancestor! Look, look! The chrysanthemums are blooming!" A fat man dressed like a bear stood in front of a flower pot and jumped towards Jia Mu and said.
"Oh, the time has come in a blink of an eye. Come on, Baoyu, my ancestors will test you. What are the names of these chrysanthemums?"
"Baoyu knows! This is called..."
Just as Baoyu was about to speak, a sound of running came over, getting closer and closer, interrupting Baoyu's answer.
Jia Baoyu looked in the direction of the sound with an unhappy expression. Suddenly, a huge bear-like figure rushed over.
"Old lady, please borrow Baoyu!"
Without waiting for the old lady to reply, the dark-faced man picked up the little fat man and rushed out of the flower hall.
Things happened so fast and suddenly that Jia Mu froze on the spot, waiting for the big man to run away before she could react.
"This...what is Brother Hui going to do in such a hot-tempered manner? And he brought Baoyu with him?"
. . . . . .
"Brother Zhu, hurry up, it's fixed!" Jia Zhu, who had been waiting at the gate early, saw a big man in purple robe running over with a little bear in his arms, and then got in the car.
"Brother, you..." Before Jia Zhu could finish speaking, there was a little fat man crying loudly in his arms. After a closer look, he saw that it was his second master.
"Oh, this kid howled all the way, his voice is so bright."
Jia Hui rubbed his waist again.
"Also, this little fat guy is quite heavy."
"Oh, it's eldest brother. You were raped by two sisters-in-law last night..."
"Go, go, go! A certain family can fight with them all day long!"
The two brothers talked and laughed, and the sense of alienation caused by not seeing each other for many years gradually dissipated.
Wiping the non-existent sweat on his forehead, Jia Hui mounted the horse and turned to look at Jia Baoyu, who was hiding in Jia Zhu's arms and crying.
"Stop howling. The three of us are going to see my eldest sister today. If you are obedient, I will buy you delicious food later!"
Hearing the two keywords big sister and delicious, the little fat man immediately calmed down and sat obediently in the corner of the carriage.
"Hey, boy, I've never seen you so obedient..." Jia Zhu was happy and rubbed Jia Baoyu's bun, causing Baoyu to shrink his neck and resist.
While chatting and joking, the group of people drove towards Prince Yiyong's mansion.
The Jia clan members on Ningrong Street greeted the three brothers one after another, and the three brothers responded one by one.
Turning the corner, you are faced with a bustling street with a full range of shops. There are also many small vendors on the roadside competing with passers-by. The lively atmosphere attracted Baoyu to open the curtains, poke his head out, and look curiously. Looking at various things on the street.
Jia Zhu also looked out the window with a smile on her face, holding Baoyu's belt with her left hand, fearing that he would accidentally fall from the window.
"Sugar-coated haws---"
A gray-haired old man was hawking along the street carrying a pile of crystal-clear candied haws.
Thanks to the chicle tree, the price of sugar in Daqi has dropped to a price where most ordinary people can buy a little from time to time. Thanks to this, the technology and types of pastries and snacks in this world have also developed to a very high level. realm.
For example, Tangfuji on the 11th floor among the top ten restaurants in Peiping is a famous restaurant specializing in pastries, snacks and various snacks. Although it is looked down upon by the top ten restaurants that are serious about making dinner, the profit of this top ten restaurant in a month is The total amount is not as much as Tangfuji.
In fact, many civil and military officials order it all year round.
On the street, you can often see young men wearing clothes embroidered with the Tang Fu Ji coat of arms, pulling carts through the streets and alleys from morning to night.
Jia Hui was in a good mood when she saw the fat man leaning out of the window staring at the candied haws, then cautiously looking at himself and immediately shrinking back. He called out to the old man carrying the candied haws.
"Hey, old man, here are three bunches of candied haws!"
The soldier took out three coins from his purse and handed them to the old man. He took out three red strings from the haystack and handed them to Jia Hui.
"Come on, one for each!"
"Thank you, Brother Hui!" Baoyu's eyes lit up, he took the candied haws and went back into the carriage to eat.
"Oh, brother, how old am I..."
"Ha, come on, you kid, you had to get one every time you were on your way home from school when you were a kid, and I paid for it!"
"Ahem, then I will be disrespectful..."
Ignoring the playful look on Jia Hui's face and the expression of "Brother, you are like this" from Master Bao, Jia Zhu bit off a hawthorn, held it in his mouth, closed his eyes and chewed slowly .
"Kazi...ah, it's delicious. Master, give me two more skewers!"
Jia Hui bit down a hawthorn, and her eyes lit up. It was sour, sweet and delicious!
"Hey, you know your stuff. I've been making candied haws all my life. If it's going to taste terrible again, what's the point?" The old man quickly took out the glutinous rice paper, wrapped two bunches and handed them to Jia Hui's mother. Bing said with a proud look on his face.
"A lifetime? Scream! I said it looks so familiar, Brother Zhu, look! Isn't this the old man who used to buy his candied haws after school when we were kids?"
"Oh, the little old man was wondering just now that you looked so familiar to me, and you didn't dare to recognize them. It turns out they are really Uncle Hui and Uncle Zhu!"
Jia Zhu also poked her head out of the carriage and greeted the old man. After chatting for a while, they agreed to deliver ten or eight bunches of candied haws to the house every day. The three brothers continued to walk towards Prince Yiyong's house.
. . . . . .
As the prince's residence, it is naturally not far from the imperial city. Prince Yiyong's residence is located in the southwest corner of Xiyuan.
This used to be the residence of the emperor's brother, old Prince Xiaojin, but the old prince had a sudden idea and actually engaged in smuggling with Monan Mongolia. When the emperor found out, he was furious, deposed him as a commoner, and imprisoned Linzi High Wall for a few years. It ended in depression.
The mansion sat idle for decades. Although no one has lived in it for decades, the old prince is the emperor's brother after all. The mansion built for him was naturally built with care and attention to detail. There was no choice in terms of materials or craftsmanship, so it could be moved in with just a few repairs. .
After his wedding to Yuanchun, Chen Jingyuan moved into this palace with his family.
From a distance, Menzi saw a big man in purple robes riding a horse, following a carriage slowly coming over. When Menzi's most important skill is sharp eyesight, after confirming that the group was going to visit the palace, Menzi looked intently. He glanced at the face of the big man in purple robe.
"Hey, General! I would like to say hello to the General!"
Menzi recognized Jia Hui at a glance, and quickly went up to hold the horse's reins, leading the horse to the stepping stone.
"Hey, isn't this Liang Qi! Chen Si asked you to be his disciple?"
Jia Hui also recognized this person. This was the brother who followed him to the plateau. He was selected by Chen Jingyuan when he was selecting soldiers, and now he was sent to watch the door.
Don't underestimate the work of the porter. They are the seventh-rank officials in front of the prime minister. They must be trusted confidants.
"Hehe, the general still remembers me, I am very grateful! The prince has given instructions, the general is not an outsider, he can just enter the house directly, but who is in this car?"
At this time, Jia Zhu opened the door curtain and got out of the car with Baoyu.
"Oh, it turns out it's my uncles! I'm a little blind, so I didn't recognize this car. I should hit you. The prince has also given instructions. When my uncles come, you don't need to pass the call, just go directly into the front hall!"
The doorman made a gesture, and the boy waiting at the door understood and hurriedly went to inform the prince.
After chatting with his old subordinates for a while, Jia Hui took the two Jia Zhu brothers into the palace.
The basic layout of the palace is similar to that of the Duke's palace. The three of them entered the front hall. Not long after they sat down, the young couple came in.
"Two brothers, Baoyu!" Seeing his relatives again, even Yuanchun, as dignified as he was, couldn't help but blush. It was naturally difficult for the two brothers to hug him, so Baoyu was hugged by Yuanchun.
"big sister!"
…
"Haha, Chen Si, Chen Si, now that things have happened, I have to change my name to uncle, hahaha..."
Jia Hui looked at Chen Jingyuan with a look of dismay on his face.
"Tsk, my serious uncle is my brother-in-law. You are considered a hammer uncle..." Chen Jingyuan looked disdainful.
"Hey, you turned your back on me?"
Jia Zhu watched with a smile as Jia Hui quarreled with Prince Yiyong. Although he was the prince's serious uncle, no matter what, he did not dare to interrupt.
After they got tired of scolding, they noticed that Jia Zhu was being ignored.
"You blame me for neglecting Brother Zhu. Come on, sit down and talk."
Sister Yuanchun also finished speaking and sat down.
Jia Hui felt reassured when she saw the young couple looking at each other affectionately from time to time.
Come on, it’s good to have feelings. After giving birth to a legitimate son, Yuanchun’s position will be completely secure.
"Well, one of you is the girl that a certain family has grown up with, and the other is a brother who lives and dies together. On your wedding day, a certain family was fighting on the grassland, and it was a pity that we never witnessed your marriage. "Jia Hui was a little emotional.
"What are you talking about? Jinyu, you missed our wedding because you were fighting for your country. Who will follow whom between us? It's up to you.
Besides, before you left, didn't you also tell Yue Liduo to send the gifts you prepared? It doesn't matter whether you come or not, the gifts are the most important. "It was still human talk at first, but the more Chen Jingyuan spoke, the more despicable he became.
"Fuck, are you talking human language?" Jia Hui and Chen Jingyuan looked at each other and laughed together.
After finishing laughing, Jia Hui looked at Yuan Chun.
Compared with before getting married, Yuanchun's temperament has changed a lot now. She is radiant and looks like she is living a good life. Her temperament has also changed from elegant to graceful.
"Not bad, not bad, Sister Yuan, ah no, it's time to change your name to Princess Wangfei..."
"Brother, what did you say? It turns out that you and your sister have become familiar with each other. In private, you should call your sister Yuan Jie'er. They are both your own relatives, how can you be so familiar with each other?"
Yuan Chun quickly stopped Jia Hui and joked. It was certainly comfortable to be called the princess, but if it was just because of this mere title that he became identified with his big backer, it would be more of a loss than a gain.
Besides, she didn't want to see the brothers and sisters who grew up together being separated because of a title.
After some back and forth, I finally decided to call her Sister Yuan in private.
Another small talk.
"My marriage will probably take place after I move back to Luoyang. However, the betrothal gifts and other things have already been brought to the Li family. There are only the last two items of the six gifts. My father has already informed God The tribesmen in Du have helped decorate the mansion, and they can get married when they arrive.
I'm married, and now it's Zhu's turn..."
Jia Hui looked at Jia Zhu, who was blushing.
"I never asked you, how are you and Miss Li? Are you settled?"
"Ah, it's settled, but my wife doesn't seem too happy about it. After all, she always thought that the person who was going to marry me was the eldest uncle's legitimate daughter, but it turns out that she is the eldest uncle's niece. Although she is a biological niece, my old Taishan is actually just a niece. He is the owner of a martial arts gym, but his wife dislikes him because he is from a low family background.
But the master agrees. After all, the eldest uncle only has one niece. The two brothers have many sons, and these two girls are the only ones.
Our second wife is considered a civil servant. I also have the reputation of being a civil servant. I should match the daughter of the Wu family. The Li family has the support of the eldest uncle, so I am the one who has the upper hand over Miss Li. "
Jia Zhu laughed to herself. My master is considered a shady official, he has no fame or honors, and he considers himself an upright official. He has never taken corruption or bribery. His relationship with his colleagues is very tense, but he is very fond of fame and fortune.
I really have to rely on my marriage to turn over.
Fortunately, he and Li Peilan have a good relationship. They both know the situation in the other person's family and have no thoughts about it. They just live their own lives.
"Brother Zhu, why should you belittle yourself? I have read your articles. They were among the best among last year's Jinshi. However, the eldest uncle just beat you by one term. Maybe the Jia family will produce another second-year scholar in Zhengke next year. A, even a Jinshi of Sanding Jia!
Besides, now Yuan'er is also Gu's princess, and your family is now considered to be relatives of the emperor. Even though Lao Taishan's official position is a bit low, there is nothing that Gu can do. Overall, you two are a perfect match! "
"Yes, yes, you are a serious young talent in our Rongguo Mansion. Don't underestimate yourself."
After saying that, the hall became quiet.
Chen Jingyuan spoke to break the silence.
"Oh, by the way, Brother Hui, I have some gossip about your reward, that is..." Chen Si looked embarrassed, but his left thumb and index finger kept rubbing together.
"oh."
Anyway, we'll know in two days, so we can't take advantage of Chen Si.
"You don't want to hear it?" Chen Si rubbed faster.
"In no mood."
"No, just listen!"
"Do not listen."
"I don't want much, just the golden knife on your waist..."
"Well, Chen Si, I'm afraid you fell in love with me as soon as I walked in!"
"Hey, just tell me whether to give it or not!"
"Okay, anyway, I still have a lot here. Here, this is the golden sword of Shunning Boubashi. I give it to you as my trophy."
Jia Hui took the golden sword from his waist and threw it to Chen Si. Chen Si reached out and grabbed the golden sword and pulled it out.
A very good carving knife.
"You have to think clearly, this is the knife Ubashi used when eating meat. Don't cut the meat and put it in your mouth, only to remember that it was used by someone else."
"I don't need you to worry about it now. I just think this knife looks good. I usually chop rocks for fun."
"…give me back!"
"No, no, no, no, just for fun, I will use this as a dagger. He won't need to eat or chop anything with it."
"snort!"
Jia Hui snorted and took out another golden knife from his arms.
"Wait, you came with two handfuls?"
"Ah, I originally wanted to give you this one in my arms. It is An Tong's golden sword, but since you like Ubashi's one, I will keep An Tong's one."
"Fuck, miscalculation!"
The two of them were talking to themselves, but Jia Zhu and Yuan Chun didn't dare to interrupt.
"Okay, let's talk about it, how should I reward you?"
Jia Hui straightened out the lost topic.
"Ah, it's like this. When I went to the palace yesterday to pay my respects, I ran into my father and Grandpa Huang discussing the reward. I asked a lot about your reward, and then Grandpa Huang told me, how about it, for Isn’t it fun for you and me to find out the secrets? Why don’t you quickly give me An Tong’s knife!”
"Tsk, Hammer's secret is something that will be announced in two days. Besides, what is snooping? Didn't you ask openly?"
"Tch," Chen Si curled his lips, "Then let's continue. The Duke is definitely fine, but the Second Sage doesn't want you to rise too fast. Logically speaking, you have destroyed two countries in a row, especially the In the former Yuan Dynasty, it was enough to capture the Khan alive and give him to a prince or even a county prince.
But the Second Saint doesn't want to get to the point where he can't be sealed. Besides, he has already become an official at a young age. Do he really plan to die at home in the next few decades of his life?
So I decided to share your merits with the Duke of Pardon, restore the title of Marquis that the Duke of Pardon should have received, and then build the mansion into a county-king system for you. Finally, the Queen Mother is also planning to give our mother a posthumous title. Do you think 'Zhenshu' 'how? "
"hiss--"
Jia Hui took a breath. He felt that this reward was more than he deserved.
The residence is a county-king system, which means that he promises that he will be given the title of king with different surnames in the future, and the last one will be the Duke of the country. The Rongguo Mansion also has the title of Marquis of the country.
Not to mention the honor of a posthumous title, which others may not be able to earn for oneself in a lifetime, let alone a female family member.
In general, although it may feel a bit harsh now, the benefits will actually come in the future, and it cannot be said to be a disadvantage.
At this point, Jia's three brothers and sisters quickly stood up and bowed down. Even Baoyu was pressed by Jia Zhu's head and bowed together.
This is actually the emperor telling him in advance through Chen Si's mouth, telling himself that he is not treating him harshly, but that he does not want to be unblocked and cannot bear to say anything. Jia Hui can be said to be treated as one of his own by the emperor and the emperor. Yes.
"Get up, get up, we are all family members, there is no need for this, sit down quickly, this makes me uncomfortable!"
Only then did the four Jia brothers and sisters sit back in their seats.
"Ah, by the way, I forgot to give this to you. Come on, one person at a time."
Jia Hui remembered that there was something good that he had forgotten to take out, so he quickly asked someone to get it from the carriage.
After a while, the waiter came back with two bunches of candied haws.
"This... candied haws on a stick? Is this a good thing?" Chen Si found it a bit funny.
"If this wasn't a good thing, when you were still in school, could you have pulled my sleeve and begged me to bring it to you? Now you are disgusted with it. If you don't want to eat it, just give it to me!"
Seeing Jia Hui reaching out to take away his candied haws, Chen Jingyuan opened his mouth and bit down two hawthorns.
"Huh huh, huh huh..." Chen Jingyuan held two hawthorns in his mouth and looked at Jia Hui provocatively. He definitely didn't say anything nice!
Four peers started fighting, leaving Baoyu sitting there alone. He just felt that these four people were very noisy!
. . . . . .
The three Jia Hui brothers stayed until dinner, and then left the palace with a full stomach.
Jia Hui did not ride a horse, but sat in the carriage. He drank too much wine and was dizzy and afraid of getting into trouble with the horse.
"Oh...brother, our title is finally back." Jia Zhu, who also drank, looked out the window with emotion.
"Yes, I feel relieved now. Brother, I am destined to separate and start another lineage. After dividing the family, we will also have a high lord in our house. Rong Guohou, I can finally explain to my ancestors. ”
As a title after the Duke's downgrade, the Marquis is actually an extraordinary title below the Duke and above the marquises.
To be precise, it is called the Marquis of the County of X State, but after all, it is a title derived from the Duke of the State. It was eventually set as the highest-ranking Marquis during the reign of Emperor Taizong, but it could only be downgraded from the Duke of the State and would not be awarded separately.
Therefore, the title of Marquis is not included in the sixth-class title system, but is a special title.
But if he is demoted again, he will be directly demoted to an earl, and he will not be downgraded like a county prince to a county prince.
Even so, the wealth of Rongguo Mansion can last for two more generations. As long as you don't take the initiative and join the team to gamble on wealth, you can basically live and die.
The carriage fell silent, Baoyu fell asleep due to exhaustion, and Jia Hui also began to nod his head. Only Jia Zhu, who had not drunk much, was still awake and looked up at the bright moonlight.
Jia Hui returned home with strong energy. After telling everyone the good news that the title of Rongguo Mansion was restored, the whole family fell into a sea of joy again.
A joyful atmosphere surrounded Jia Hui, who was lying on the chair, and accompanied him into sleep.
It’s so hard to write every day. I really tried my best to write like this all night long.
A short paragraph was okay, but a whole chapter was really difficult. It felt more difficult to write than fighting a war. It was completely beyond my expectation.
I decided to get into the political fight as soon as possible, interspersed with writing about yard drama and daily life.
(End of chapter)
