Tianxiang Tower
Listening to what the woman said, the smile on Xiangyun Pingguo's round face faltered.
At that time, Jia Mu also cast her gaze from a distance, looked at the old woman, frowned and said: "There is still some time before the New Year, why are you in such a hurry to call people back?"
The woman said: "Old lady, someone here said that Miss Yun has been staying here for a few months, and she can't keep disturbing her relatives here. This doesn't make sense."
Jia Heng picked up the tea cup at the side, took a sip, and looked at Jia Mu.
Xiang Yun looked gloomy and looked up in the direction of Jia Mu.
Jia Mu was speechless at this moment.
It's not that Jia Mu can't force her to stay, it's just that it's her mother's family after all. This is the second time she's called her, so forcing her to stay is not an option.
Tan Chun took Xiang Yun's hand, helplessness appeared on the girl's pretty face, and said: "Brother Heng, don't you think Sister Yun will stay here for a few more days."
At this time, everyone turned their attention to Jia Heng.
Daiyu said softly: "Where's Brother Heng?"
Just now, she often made fun of Xiangyun, but Daiyu actually cared about Xiangyun more than anyone else, and only Xiangyun often made fun of Daiyu in return.
Jia Heng thought for a while, looked at Jia Mu, and said loudly: "Sister Yun will have nothing to do when she goes back. The old lady might as well keep Sister Yun here to celebrate the New Year. The sisters will be more lively."
Baoling Hou Shi Nai and Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding, one served as the governor in Guyong camp, and the other served as governor in Zhenwei camp. Both of them received a salary, and they were precisely the targets of the Beijing camp's rectification.
If he posted the message in person, it's hard to say how much face these two would give him.
The main reason is to keep Xiangyun, he has no suitable reason at all.
On the contrary, if Jia's mother stayed in Xiangyun to celebrate the new year, she would feel more cordial when meeting her natal family, because elders like their children and grandchildren, so it would be hard for the Shi brothers to say anything.
In other words, Jia Mu has this power.
But judging from Jia Mu's intention, she seemed to be a little hesitant, perhaps because she was worried about being complained by her parents' family.
And he...unless Brother Shi Jia asked him for help, even if he posted the post, he would probably not give him face.
In fact, whether it is a first-class General Yunhui or a third-class General Yunhui, as long as he is not in the rank of Duke Bochao, it is difficult to be regarded as a top noble, because he is not among the fifth-class nobles.
His current strength is entirely due to the emperor's trust.
Giving the emperor a sword and commanding it with the power of life and death, this kind of trust is nothing more than using him and his Guoyong camp as the last insurance to control the Beijing camp.
He even wondered if it was because he appeared to be incompatible with Wang Ziteng that he was given the Emperor's Sword.
This was the emperor's real intention behind letting him carry the Emperor's Sword with him!
With the Emperor's Sword, he led the army and horse divisions of the five cities. When necessary, he controlled Prince Teng's tribe in the capital camp and defended the imperial power.
This is the role positioning of the die-hard Son Emperor Party.
"So, where are you now? The road to fame has just begun. It's still too early to leave power and dominate the world. The place where you can make achievements... is still Donglu."
Jia Heng's eyes were deep and his mood was ups and downs.
Jia Mu chuckled and agreed, "Let Liu Yun'er celebrate the New Year here."
With that said, he sent the woman to turn around and reply.
When Xiangyun heard this, his face showed joy and he looked at Jia Heng and Tanchun gratefully.
Everyone started talking and laughing again.
At the end of the day, Jia Mu looked a little tired, and the temperature had dropped a bit at this time. Jia Mu said that she should go back to Xifu to rest, so Mrs. Wang, Li Wan, Sister Feng, and Aunt Xue had no choice but to go back with them.
However, Baochai, Daiyu, Yingchun, Xichun, Xiangyun and Tanchun were left behind. Under the greetings of Qin Keqing and Youshi, the second sister and the third sister, they found a game of pot throwing, and everyone played together.
With the pistachio of Xiangyun here, there is endless laughter and laughter.
Qin Keqing also played Tou Hu for a while, with sweat on her temples, and her face was as white as a hibiscus stamen, looking more charming and charming.
Qin Keqing here took Xiang Ling's hand, called Jia Heng on the side, and said with a smile: "Husband, look at this child's facial features, they all said he looks a bit like me, and I also look similar."
Jia Heng raised his eyes to look at Xiang Xiangling, nodded and said, "There is a bit of a resemblance."
This is just like Lingguan'er looks like Daiyu, with somewhat similar facial features and temperament.
"It is said that in a later version of Dream of Red Mansions, there was a so-called Daiyu group and Baochai group. I remember that Qingwen was from the Daiyu group, and the actor who played Baochai initially played Zicuckoo." Jia Heng's cold eyes Looking at the girl with the rouge marks on her eyebrows, her thoughts were a little divergent for a moment.
Xiang Ling was stared at, especially by Jia Heng. Her head was hung tightly, as if she was a little embarrassed.
Jia Heng sighed and looked at the timid little girl with a bit of pity in his eyes.
If such a little girl is ruined by idiot Xue, what the hell...
Baochai looked on and said warmly: "Xiang Ling."
"Girl." Xiangling called in a low voice, her weak little face looked like a helpless child looking for "mother".
A smile appeared on Qin Keqing's beautiful face, which was like a begonia, and she said warmly: "I really like this child from the bottom of my heart. Husband, what do you think if I accept her as my god-sister?"
Jia Heng was startled for a moment, then smiled and said: "This is... very good, but after all, she is Sister Xue's maid, so she should ask her what she means."
He secretly thought that just now he was still struggling with how to save Xiang Ling, but Keqing changed his mind and solved the problem.
Compared to him going to Aiwujiwu, his wife Keqing's excuse of similar appearance was a stroke of genius.
In fact, Jia Heng didn't know that it was Qin Keqing who caught the pity and thoughts in his eyes from time to time when he looked at Xiang Ling a few times.
When Qin Keqing saw what Jia Heng said, he understood and said with a smile, "I was too abrupt. I wonder what Sister Xue meant?"
Baochai chuckled lightly and said, "It's a blessing for Grandma Heng to recognize Xiangling as her sister. Xiangling hasn't come to call her sister yet."
In this kind of thing, as long as you are not stupid, you know how to choose.
Recognizing the first wife of a young powerful man as his god-sister...
Qin Keqing smiled sweetly and said: "That's really good. I only have one younger brother, and I have never had a younger sister. I have been looking forward to it, and today I got my wish."
As she spoke, she rolled up her skirt sleeves, took off a jasper bracelet from her arm that looked like a white lotus root, handed it to Xiang Ling, and said with a smile, "It's our first time meeting you. Let's just treat this as a gift for sisters to recognize each other."
Hearing this, Xiangling raised her delicate little face and looked at the big sister with a smile and gentle eyes. She felt her nose was sore and her eyes were a little moist. She said delicately: "Thank you, Grandma Heng... …”
When Qin Keqing saw her, she actually felt a little pity. She stepped forward and put her arms around Xiang Ling's shoulders, saying softly: "Good sister, don't cry."
Baochai's apricot eyes flashed and she said softly: "Sister-in-law Qin... this gift is too precious."
Qin Keqing smiled and said: "Such a little girl may not be treasured by her parents at home. It's just a bracelet, how valuable is it? Come on, sister Xiangling, I'll put it on for you."
Speaking of picking up Xiangling's slightly thin arm, a Ningshuanghao wrist appeared, and gave the jade bracelet to Xiangling.
He turned to look at Baozhu on the side and said with a smile: "Baozhu, take the fragrant water chestnut and measure it, and make two sets of clothes for her in two days."
Baochai watched this scene quietly and thought to herself, Grandma Heng really likes Xiangling.
Also, when I see a girl who looks similar to me, I will always prefer some girls.
"It's just that we can't let my brother bully Xiang Ling in the future."
When Baochai thought about this, he sighed softly in his heart.
At first, I was just trying to hide myself, and I was worried that I might have some quarrels with my brother. Now that I'm like this, I don't even know what to do.
As night fell, Qin Keqing entertained several people for dinner, and then ordered the maid and mother-in-law to send the girls back to the West Mansion.
Jia Heng came earlier^_^.
In the inner study room, the candlelight was bright, projecting a tall figure on the bookshelves and vases.
Jia Heng concentrated on his desk and studied the information collected from the Ministry of War. From time to time, he picked up a brush and wrote and took notes.
Suddenly, I heard light and somewhat panicked footsteps. My heart moved. I raised my eyes and saw a plump beauty in a light yellow dress, opening the cotton curtain and standing pretty at the door.
"Uncle Heng, is it convenient at this time?" The gentle and gentle voice was a bit soft and timid.
This seems to be somewhat inconsistent with the bright and moving beauty in the past, with her bun and hair on her temples.
However, Jia Heng didn't believe him considering his submissive nature.
Jia Heng walked around the book desk, found a nanmu chair to the east of a mountain and river screen, and sat down. He pointed to a chair with a backrest opposite the table, and said in a clear and calm voice: "Sister-in-law You, sit over here."
After saying that, he stopped looking at Youshi, picked up the teapot on the small table, and poured a cup of tea for Youshi.
Because Qingwen drank a few more glasses of wine while playing the pot-throwing game, Jia Heng did not let Qingwen continue to serve her.
Youshi slowly moved over, across the small table, and placed Qiaoyuan on the chair. In a blink of an eye, her jade face, which had obviously been dressed up, looked a little embarrassed, and her eyes were as bright as water, and she was about to say something.
"What's wrong, Sister-in-law You?" Jia Heng looked blank and handed the poured cup of tea to the small table next to You.
Youshi was stared at by the deep and calm eyes across from her, her head lowered, her face flushed, her eyelashes curved and lowered, looking at her toes.
Because he lowered his face and faced the candlelight, he couldn't see his blush for a moment. He said in a trembling voice: "I had nothing to do, so I knitted a sweat towel for you. I was thinking about the cold weather and the strong wind in Beijing. You tie it on your body and use it to protect yourself from the wind... I think it's great."
Trembling and speaking intermittently, Slim took out a light blue scarf, raised her eyes and handed it over.
Jia Heng's eyes moved slightly, he was silent for a moment, and said softly: "Why bother Sister-in-law You?"
"You are going through life and death outside. I am just enjoying the glory in the back house. I can't help you much if I want to. I can only make some needlework for women. I haven't done it for many years, and my craftsmanship has fallen a lot. Don't dislike it..." Youshi calmed down as she spoke. She raised her pretty and pretty face, and looked expectantly at the young man opposite her under her two willow-leaf eyebrows.
Jia Heng turned to look at the scarf in You's hand, reached out to take it, and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Seeing Jia Heng accept it, joy suddenly appeared on You's gorgeous jade face, her cheeks were already as hot as fire, she turned away and said: "Then you are busy, if there is nothing else, I...I will...leave first."
With that said, Yingying stood up and walked away as if she was running away.
Jia Heng looked at You's beautiful figure, leaving only a few wisps of fragrance lingering on the spot. His face was quiet, and he rubbed the blue scarf in his hand. He saw that the needle angles on it were fine, the materials were exquisite, and the embroidered pattern was an orchid. , elegant and beautiful.
"She really likes to wear clothes embroidered with orchid patterns." Jia Heng murmured with bright light in his eyes, then turned around and put away the scarf.
But it was said that You almost ran away, and when she came out of the study, the candlelight from the lantern under the eaves of the corridor swayed in the wind, almost dyeing the beautiful face of the beautiful young woman red, her delicate body became weak, and her back became soaked without knowing when.
Youshi calmed down her heart that was almost pounding in her throat, and walked quickly towards the courtyard where she lived.
As soon as she opened the cotton curtain and entered the side room, she saw Sister You, who had just taken a bath, wiping her hair with a towel, her hair hanging loosely behind her shoulders.
Third Sister You turned her head, looked back and said with a smile, "You're back?"
"Hmm... what's back?" You replied first, frowning, looking at Third Sister You with confusion.
Sanjie You chuckled lightly and joked: "Didn't my sister go to find him?"
Youshi was ashamed and annoyed when her whereabouts were discovered, but she pretended to be nonchalant and said softly: "I remembered that a hairpin fell in Tianxiang Tower, so I went to look for it."
As he spoke, he took out a beaded flower hairpin.
Sanjie You smiled, stopped trying, and sighed softly.
Her eldest sister is really pitiful.
If there is still a possibility for her to be a concubine, then the eldest sister cannot even be a concubine, and the best result is to do it secretly.
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Lixiangyuan
The night fell, the evening wind blew with a biting chill, Baochai led Ying'er, carried a lantern, and entered the innermost wing. They saw a man with a full head sitting on the bed with curtains hung with gold hooks. Pearl, a jeweled woman.
Aunt Xue looked away from the account book in her hand, raised her eyes to look at Baochai, and said happily: "My dear, are you back?"
Baochai entered the room, first untied the crane cloak, handed it to Xiang Ling beside him, and said softly "Hmm".
Then, while Baochai was washing her hands under Ying'er's service, she asked, "Mom, where is my brother?"
"He went to have a drink somewhere, and he hasn't come back yet." Aunt Xue smiled and said, "These are the account books of these business shops in Beijing. I have a headache when I look at them. My dear, why don't you help me take a look? ?”
Baochai sat on the embroidered pillar in front of the bed, calling Ying'er to get some water to wash her feet, and said, "How can I see this?"
Aunt Xue smiled and said: "My daughter is very smart and smart. I saw that the shopkeepers were afraid of you yesterday."
When Baochai heard this, he was startled and said softly: "They are not afraid of me, but they are afraid of Brother Heng in Dongfu. We haven't been involved in Jingli's business for several years. In the past two years, Jingli has been sent to the south. My profits are getting less and less."
This is said in a vague way, not to mention that people's hearts have changed, but to say that profits are getting less and less.
When Aunt Xue heard this, a gloomy look appeared on her face and she sighed.
After a moment of silence, he looked at Baochai beside him and asked: "My dear, it's strange to say that I heard from shopkeeper Liu of Baofeng House that your cousin is still in charge of Jinyi Mansion. I heard that he helped the old lady in the beginning. Someone from the Jinyi Mansion who audits the accounts?"
When asked about checking the accounts, Aunt Xue's mind was naturally on Xiang Zhuang's sword dance.
Under the service of Ying'er, Baochai took off his shoes and socks. A pair of small feet like tender diamonds, with white insteps, ice muscles and jade bones, were soaked in a copper basin. By the light, ten jade sticks were vaguely visible. The toes are also smeared with koudan?
Baochai said softly: "I have inquired about this. Brother Heng also holds the official title of Jinyiwei commanding Qianshi, and is in charge of the people of Jinyi Mansion. Besides, didn't we meet in Huayin? Those wearing Feiyu suits, that is Jin Yiwei."
Recalling the grand occasion of being surrounded by people, Aunt Xue was both envious and sighed: "Yes, he is so young, how can he become such a big official? He is not that old like your brother."
Baochai was silent for a moment and said softly: "Don't force people's opportunities. I don't think there is such a provocative and young second-grade official in this sacred city. Mom should not compare my brother with him."
Aunt Xue liked to hear this, and Aunt Xue smiled and said, "That's right. Your brother is tall and tall. I will be satisfied if he can be a general like your uncle in the future."
Baochai:"……"
