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Xue Pan felt excited when he heard this, and his eyes as big as copper bells widened.
Good guy, my uncle is so honorable. After a baby is born, guests, princes, military generals, and even the chief minister of the cabinet are given face to come to celebrate his birthday. What kind of power is this?
At the same time, the Rongqing Hall was filled with pearls and greenery, warm as spring, and laughter and laughter resounded from every corner.
Jia Mu was sitting on the Arhat bed, with Yuanyang and Amber squeezing her shoulders, a smile on her face, and an expression of leisure and relaxation.
On the embroidered pier below, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Feng Wan, Yingchun, Tanchun, Daiyu, Baochai, Xiangyun, Baoyu and others were seated prominently, with maids waiting behind them.
In the Rongqing Hall, which is partitioned off by twelve screens, the mother-in-law and maidservants stood waiting with their hands down, silently coughing.
"Sister-in-law, I haven't seen you for a while," Jia Mu said with a smile.
Wang Yi's daughter-in-law and her daughter also followed Wang Yi to Jia's house for a visit.
The daughter is twelve years old, named Wang Zi. The little girl is not tall, with a pink and petite melon face, no makeup, under the willow leaves' thin eyebrows, her eyes are as full as water. Sister Feng is holding her hand and talking.
Baoyu peeked at Wang Zi's face from time to time. There was a look of eagerness on the full moon's face, wanting to come forward and talk.
He thought to himself, this girl from the Wang family actually looks like a boudoir queen.
Zicuckoo behind Daiyu gently tugged on Daiyu's sleeve and signaled with her eyes.
Daiyu's starry eyes turned, and then she looked at Baoyu's expression. Seeing Baoyu's eyes dazed and lost in thought, with a smile on her face, she secretly shook her head.
Brother Bao has this temperament, so there is nothing surprising about it.
Wang Zi used to live in Jinling Province and only recently arrived in Shenjing.
Wang Yi's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Li, is a young lady with beaded hair and embellished flowers in silk and satin. She is in her mid-twenties, has slim shoulders and a slim waist, and has a gorgeous and charming face. Maybe it's because of the makeup. With a somewhat flirtatious look, she smiled and said: "Old lady, if you have free time, you can come over and have some fun. My mother-in-law is here to talk about you."
Jia Mu smiled, but she felt a little unhappy. According to her seniority, it was only reasonable for Wang Ziteng's wife to come to visit, so she asked: "It's been a year since I last saw her. Why didn't she come here today?" Dropping in?"
Mrs. Li smiled and said: "Because I will be the father's son tomorrow, my mother-in-law has to receive orders from various families and is too busy to leave. I told her to rest and I will take care of the arrangements. But my mother-in-law couldn't stay idle. These are all ladies and madams of the first and second rank in the capital, so we should not neglect them."
The smile on Jia Mu's face faltered again, and she felt a little worried.
Although Jia Mu didn't know what Versailles was, she felt a little uncomfortable listening to Li's excited description.
Mrs. Wang asked curiously: "Who are the guests invited?"
This question was exactly what Wang Yi's wife wanted. The smile on her face became more and more prosperous as she said, "As for my aunt, I know that the only people who have given invitations are Prince Beijing, Prince Nan'an, and Duke Zhenguo. The Duke of Li Guo, the Duke of Governance, the Duke of Xiu Guo, the Duke of Repairs... these dozen old relatives, as well as the governors, generals, and guerrilla generals in the Beijing camp, needless to say, the master is in charge of hundreds of thousands of people in the Beijing camp. Man, that’s not to mention that if all the thousands of households below are really gone, I’m afraid it won’t be enough to even have a hundred tables of running water mats in the house.”
Aunt Xue listened with great joy, and with a proud smile on her face, she echoed: "This baby is living a really dignified and dignified life."
Everyone laughed in agreement, this was the atmosphere group.
Aunt Xue smiled, then looked at Baochai aside, and saw that although her daughter also had a slight smile on her face, Aunt Xue, who was familiar with her daughter's temperament, still saw something was wrong.
She thought to herself, is there anything wrong with what she just said?
Baochai's apricot eyes flickered, but she caught the change in the expression on Jia Mu's face. She picked up the tea on the side and took a sip of the fragrant tea, feeling somewhat enlightened.
Sister Feng Danfeng's eyes were filled with smiles and she said, "Sister-in-law, did my cousin just invite Brother Heng?"
Wang Yi's wife smiled and said: "Yes, the master values cousin Heng very much. I heard that my cousin returned to the capital after suppressing the bandits, so they all welcomed him outside the city of Shenjing. I happened to meet my aunt and sister Baochai one day, right? "
As he said that, he looked at Aunt Xue.
Aunt Xue nodded, the smile still on her face, but she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.
That day, she thought her brother was going out of the city to greet her.
Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
But over at Ningguo Mansion, while Xue Pan was thinking wildly, Wang Yizheng was enjoying Jia Zheng's envious gaze, and his heart couldn't help but become more and more happy. Taking the opportunity, he frowned and said: "Uncle, it's not me who said that Brother Heng is not a good official." In the past few days, Pu'er's pretensions were getting bigger and bigger. A few days ago, when he came back from studying abroad, my father personally went out of the city to greet him, saying that he would take care of him, but he turned out to be fine, neither cold nor hot. I I just want to say, does he look down on us old relatives or something?"
Xue Pan interjected: "Brother, didn't you say that cousin Heng went to the palace to meet the saint?"
Wang Yi: "..."
Xue Datou, if you don't speak, no one will put a halter on you and lead you to be sold!
Jia Zheng's expression paused, and he looked at Wang Yi and said, "Although Brother Heng has a colder temperament, he is still very polite to some old relatives. It's just that the last time he was knighted, it seems that not many relatives came to congratulate him."
Jia Zheng was not stupid. At this moment, he also knew that Wang Yi was picking on his Jia family, and in turn mentioned Jia Heng's original ennoblement celebration banquet.
Wang Yi's face paused, his aura weakened a bit, and he said: "Isn't my father not in Beijing at the beginning?"
Jia Zhengning frowned and said, "Okay, let's not talk about those things for now. I heard that Brother Heng and your father work together in the army. We should support and support each other in the future."
When Wang Yi heard this, he felt that the boss was unhappy. Who was supporting whom?
In terms of official positions, his father was the military governor of Beijing Camp, and Jia Heng was in charge of an army.
Just when Wang Yi looked gloomy, he heard a servant coming from outside to report, "Uncle Heng is here."
Hearing these words, Wang Yi was startled and looked around, only to see a tall young man with a calm face already stepping forward.
As soon as he saw Jia Heng, Jia Zheng stood up immediately, smiled, and called: "Brother Heng, you are here."
Xue Pan almost jumped up from his chair, with a joyful expression on his face and said with a smile: "Cousin Heng, you are finally here."
He had heard about what happened yesterday. His mother wanted to send him to school, but this elder brother Heng firmly refused and pointed out a good way for him to join the army and become a general next to his uncle.
I thought I could lead a lot of people...
The smile on Xue Pan's face became even stronger.
Although he slapped himself a few times in the beginning, it was because he was blinded by lard and yelled randomly.
Wang Yi looked somewhat dazzling when he was sitting there, and his eyes were clouded, so he had to stand up and look at the boy opposite him who was ten years younger than him. He smiled and said, "Brother Heng is really handsome. I have often heard my father mention Brother Heng. Now that I have met him, I am really more famous than before. He is young and promising. He is young and promising."
Jia Heng looked blank, turned to look at Jia Zheng, and asked doubtfully: "Who is this?"
"Brother Heng, is this what you can call me?"
In fact, apart from the elderly people such as Jia Mu, Aunt Xue, Mrs. Wang, and Jia Zheng, few people in the east and west mansions call Jia Heng Brother Heng.
Wang Yi: "..."
There was a surge of anger in his heart. Although he had known for a long time that this villain had succeeded, but seeing his arrogant and arrogant face, he still couldn't suppress the rising anger.
Jia Zheng said: "Brother Heng, this is your cousin Wang Yi from the Wang family."
Jia Heng glanced at Wang Yi. In fact, he had just heard some of Wang Yi's words.
There is only a four-word evaluation, I don’t know what it means!
As far as he knew, this Young Master Wang was not involved in official circles. He was a candidate for colleagues. He usually did business and helped Wang Zi to socialize at home and everywhere.
"It turns out they are the Wang brothers. I wonder which yamen the Wang brothers are employed in?" Jia Heng asked intentionally.
Wang Yi: "..."
His face was green and white, how could he not know that he was making a fool of himself!
Jia Zheng explained: "Your cousin from the Wang family is doing some business in Beijing, and he donated a candidate colleague."
Jia Heng nodded, said "Oh", and sat down on the main seat without comment.
Seeing Jia Heng's "arrogant" attitude, Wang Yi's face was a bit cold, and his tone was hard, saying: "Brother Heng, tomorrow is my father's son. Brother Heng, please be sure to honor me tomorrow." .”
As he spoke, he slapped the greeting card in his sleeve heavily on the small table, clearly with anger.
Seeing this, Jia Zheng's heart skipped a beat. His eyes wandered back and forth between Wang Yi and Jia Heng. He sighed and thought to himself, "Young and energetic."
Jia Heng said coldly: "Is he the son of Wang Jieshuai tomorrow? I'm afraid I can't get away. I made an appointment with Mr. Li Ge to discuss military affairs at the Ministry of War. After that, I have to go to the Wucheng Military and Horse Division and Guo Yong Camp. In order to handle official business, I also ask the brothers of the Wang family to inform Wang Jieshuai on my behalf that a generous gift will be given to me tomorrow."
In fact, it's not just about the Wang family, something really happened. He has been resting for two or three days since he came back, and it's time for him to sit down and take care of things.
As for Wang Ziteng’s baby, he can go or not.
In Chapter 52 of the original work Red Mansions, Baoyu once complained: "It's hard to make a birthday even if you celebrate it every year."
Jia Heng had reason to suspect that Wang Ziteng was taking advantage of his birth day to make a fortune or gain influence.
Besides, Wang Yi is too arrogant and has no courtesy at all.
When Wang Yi heard this, he sneered and said: "I know that Brother Heng is busy with official duties, but he can still be as busy as the chief minister of the cabinet who is busy with government affairs and has many things to deal with? Tomorrow, the generals of the Fifth Army Governor's Office, the Twelfth Regiment Battalion, And Mr. Yang Ge from the cabinet might not all come to the banquet, but Brother Heng is busy with his affairs?"
Seeing the young face opposite me, who was only a year or two older than my daughter, making fun of herself, I felt an evil fire in my heart that I couldn't control.
In fact, Wang Yi would not admit it, it was the fire of jealousy that was burning.
How old is Jia Heng?
But his father, Prince Teng, came out of the capital to welcome him, and was eventually disgraced.
Of course, this is because his mentality has not been corrected.
Jia Heng's face paused slightly, thinking in his mind.
Yang Guochang, why did he get involved with Wang Ziteng?
I remember that this chief minister of the cabinet has always had a very cold attitude towards Wang Ziteng and his military achievements.
"Yes, the defense of northern Xinjiang is gradually controlled by the Wuyingdian Grand Master. The Chu Party is bound to use its forces in the north, and the Qi Party's voice in border affairs will be gradually weakened. In order to consolidate his position as the chief assistant, Yang Guochang will definitely look for military leaders. Prince Tengxu is one of the candidates he is looking for, but with the skills of this old fox, will he give Prince Teng a clear-cut birthday? This will be criticized by the civil and military officials of the entire court..."
Seeing Jia Heng's silence, Wang Yi thought Jia Heng was shocked by him. He glanced at Jia Heng and was about to speak when a voice sounded in his ears.
"see a visitor out!"
But at this moment, the servant's voice sounded.
Jia Heng has clearly picked up the tea cup.
I don’t want to talk nonsense with Wang Yiduo.
In fact, serving tea to see off guests gradually became an official custom in this era.
When Wang Yi saw this, his face turned livid, he felt a punch hit the air and snorted coldly.
Xue Pan looked on from the side, his eyes as big as copper bells rolled, and he seemed to have some understanding.
Is this a riot?
So, which one is more respectable, the Wang cousin's family, or his cousin Heng's?
It was a little unclear for a while.
Just as Xue Pan was thinking about it, he heard a young man outside standing in the corridor and saying: "Uncle Heng, the Queen of the Palace has sent someone to deliver the oral message."
Everyone in the inner hall was startled.
Jia Heng frowned, stood up, and asked, "Did you tell me which father-in-law it was?"
Secretly, the Queen sent someone to deliver the oral message. Could it be Xia Shouzhong? This old eunuch is greedy for money and extorts money directly.
The servant responded, turned around and left quickly.
After a while, a woman with a beaming face came in and reported the news: "It's the eldest girl from the Xifu. She brought two female officials and the father-in-law from the palace. She received the Queen's oral instructions and said that she would invite Uncle Heng to come tomorrow. There is a banquet in the palace."
Because it was an oral order, the process of delivering the order was not very strict. When Yuanchun came in, he stayed on the carriage with his female officials and briefly explained the contents of the oral order, so that the Jia Mansion could clean up the idlers.
Otherwise, it would not be appropriate for the maid in the Queen's Palace to be seen.
Wang Yi: "???"
Xue Pan's cheeks flushed and he exclaimed in shock: "How come the Queen in the palace invites Brother Heng to the banquet?"
When Jia Heng heard this, his face was slightly startled, and he thought to himself, Yuanchun, why did she leave the palace at this time?
However, now was not the time to think about this. He glanced at Wang Yi, whose expression changed and he stood there blankly.
He snorted coldly, ignored Wang Yi, turned to look at Jia Zheng, who looked shocked, and said softly: "Mr. Zheng, Sister Yuanchun went out of the palace to deliver the oral message, and she also came home to visit relatives. This should be the Queen. of grace.”
In his opinion, Empress Song was most likely to repay Wei King Chen Ran's favor in this way.
Jia Zheng's mind was full of mixed emotions, and he felt his nose was sore. He kept saying: "Okay, okay, this is such a great grace."
As a father, my flesh and blood were separated for a few years, and now they are reunited, and my heart is full of sorrow and joy.
Jia Heng turned around and told the old woman to call more maids and maids to follow him to welcome Yuanchun.
He turned back to look at Wang Yi, frowned and shouted: "If there is nothing else, you should go back first, come and see the guests off!"
If these evil guests were not beaten out with sticks, it would have given Jia Zheng face!
Wang Yi's face paused, and he stared blankly at the young man opposite him. He moved his lips, wanting to say something, but when he met those cold eyes, he felt a sense of fear. He gritted his teeth and said "please" to the two servants. "In the voice, he shook his sleeves and left in despair.
Seeing this scene, Xue Pan's eyes widened like bells, and he vaguely understood something.
At this moment, not only Jia Heng got the letter, but also Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Li Wan, and Sister Feng in the Rongqing Hall of Xifu also heard the report.
In the Rongqing Hall, Jia's mother, who was listening to Wang Yi's daughter-in-law Versailles, was so happy that she sat up from the Arhat bed and said happily: "Where is he now?"
Lin Zhixiao's family smiled and said: "The eldest lady is in Dongfu now."
Mrs. Wang cried with joy and said, "It's such a great grace. She has been away for several years, and we haven't seen each other very often, but she is back to see her."
Lin Zhixiao's family said with a smile: "I heard that the empress' order was passed down, allowing Uncle Heng to enter the palace for the banquet."
Jia Mu smiled and said: "It's because of Brother Heng. Listen, the Queen has invited you to the palace for a banquet. How honorable it is."
Mrs. Li and Mrs. Wang: "..."
When Aunt Xue heard this, a smile overflowed on her fair face, and the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes jumped. She turned to look at Baochai aside, only to see her daughter smiling silently, with a hint of thought in her almond-shaped eyes.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Yuanyang, help me over quickly."
Then he looked at Yingchun, Tanchun, Baochai, Xiangyun and Baoyu, and said with a smile: "Come over and meet your sister Yuanchun."
For a moment, everyone looked happy and stood up from their seats, preparing to go to the East Mansion.
At this moment, another woman came running over and said, "Old lady, Uncle Heng said there is no need to come here and travel. After the instructions are passed down from Dongfu, he will come with the eldest daughter and have dinner together."
Hearing this, Jia Mu nodded and said with a smile: "Yuanyang, quickly tell the cook to prepare lunch."
Yuanyang smiled and left.
