"I thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. Long live, long live, long live."
Jia Heng accepted the imperial edict and handed over his hand to thank him.
Chen Han followed the system of the Song and Ming dynasties in the system of imperial wives. The first and second grades were imperial wives, the third grade was shuren, the fourth grade was Gongren, the fifth grade was pleasant, the sixth grade was Anren, and those below seventh grade were collectively called Ruren.
Grades 1 to 5 are used for edicts, and grades 6 and 7 are used for edicts.
Therefore, for example, Mrs. Wang is the wife of Gaoming Yiren, and Jia Mu, needless to say, is the first-grade wife of Gaoming, and Jia She's wife is also the wife of Gaoming.
Dai Quan smiled and said: "Jia Yunhui, before leaving, the Holy One asked Yunhui to keep up his efforts and assist Li Ge Lao in running and reorganizing the army. After the success is achieved, he will be granted the title of First Grade Imperial Lady for Shilingtang." .”
This is actually a reminder to Jia Heng that there is no need to change the title. If he performs special merits again, he can grant a title to his mother who is under the Nine Springs. It is best to do it in one step and directly grant the title of first-grade concubine, so as to truly bless the underworld. Guangzong Yaozu.
All of this requires Jia Heng to reorganize the military affairs of the Beijing camp, which is a carrot dangled in front of Jia Heng.
Jia Heng had felt before that in the current situation, unless he had made extraordinary achievements, he could only be awarded a fifth-class title. Otherwise, the subsequent titles would basically be adjustments in official positions and positions, or favoring his wife.
Jia Heng accepted the imperial edict, looked at Dai Quan, and said, "Eunuch Dai, you might as well go to the hall to talk and have a cup of fragrant tea before leaving."
Dai Quan smiled and said, "Jia Yunhui, the Za family must return to the palace immediately."
Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, as if he had some realization.
As he became more powerful and took charge of many important departments such as the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, Jingying, Jinyi Mansion, etc., it would not be a good thing for Dai Quan or him if he wanted to maintain the same relationship with Dai Quan as before.
Jia Heng said: "Then father-in-law, walk slowly."
Dai Quan nodded, said nothing else, and ordered the internal guards to hand the python suit given to Jia Heng to the servants of the Jia Mansion, and then left the Ningguo Mansion.
Jia Heng returned to the back house with two imperial edicts.
In the backyard and in the hall, Qin Keqing was talking to Mrs. You, Second Sister You, Third Sister You and Mrs. You, but most of everyone's attention was actually on the front yard.
At this moment, Ruizhu ran in from outside, her face beaming with joy, and she said with a smile: "Grandma, uncle is here. Grandma, it's a double happiness."
Although Ruizhu heard half of Qianyuan's words, she was clearly waiting for Jia Heng to come back to announce the good news, and did not directly mention the fact that Qin Keqing was appointed as his wife by the imperial court.
"Double happiness?" You murmured, exchanging glances with her younger sisters, Second Sister You and Third Sister You, as if they were wondering, where does double happiness come from?
You Lao Niang also looked at each other.
Qin Keqing was overjoyed and was about to stand up to greet him when he heard the sound of footsteps. It was clearly Jia Heng who had opened the quilt curtain and walked into the hall. He was holding two imperial edicts in his hand, bright yellow silk and black rhinoceros horn. Axis, Qingjun's face is like a spring breeze.
"Husband?" Qin Keqing stepped forward and called, her pink and fragrant jade face showing lightness and joy.
Mrs. You, Second Sister You, Third Sister You and Lao Niang You stared closely at the imperial edict in the young man's palm.
Especially Mrs. You, her eyes sparkled as she looked at the majestic young man with the look of a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law. The more she looked at him, the more she liked him.
Jia Heng said: "Madam, congratulations."
It turns out that Madam may be a kind of honorific, but until this moment, this "Madam" was truly deserved.
Youshi's beautiful eyes sparkled, and there was a hint of enlightenment on her plump and gorgeous face.
Qin Keqing also had a vague premonition in her heart and asked, "Husband, why am I so happy?"
Jia Heng said: "Because of the great love of the Holy One, I have specially issued a decree to grant you the title of second-grade imperial decree."
When Qin Keqing heard this, her delicate body trembled slightly, but her bright jade face, which looked like the beauty of February, still remained calm and said: "This...is really a great grace."
Maybe people who are not from this era cannot understand the significance of Mrs. Gaoming to women. Mrs. Gaoming is almost the highest recognition from the imperial power, and the glory is supreme.
In particular, Qin Keqing was very calculated, and it didn't take long for her to be married. She was originally just a young girl in her boudoir, and suddenly she was promoted to a second-grade imperial edict.
Of course, these are not important. The most important thing is that Qin Keqing's unspeakable worries disappeared.
I was originally worried that as Jia Heng's status and power would rise, and as the daughter of a minor official, she would no longer match her husband's status.
The position of the head wife had gone through many twists and turns, and she almost broke off the engagement. Every time I thought about this, I felt a little guilty in my heart.
In fact, Jia Heng had already forgotten this matter, but Qin Keqing could not let it go.
Mrs. You smiled and said: "This is a huge happy event. Oh my, my eyes have been opened today. Two imperial edicts were issued in one day, and the husband and wife were sealed together. It is also a good story."
This woman who has been fighting for a long time in the romantic field is naturally very good at talking.
Qin Keqing said with some embarrassment: "Aunt You was joking, but this time I still got favor from my husband."
Madam You smiled and said: "Brother Heng, daughter-in-law, don't we women just marry a chicken and follow the chicken, and marry a dog and follow the dog? It is our own blessing and ability to marry a man as we wish and enjoy wealth and splendor."
Speaking of this, I couldn't help but take a peek at my daughter. Her eldest daughter turned out to be a lady from Gaoming, but because of her son-in-law Jia Zhen's involvement, even her eldest daughter was taken away.
Youshi also had a slight smile on her face, but if you look carefully, you can see the sadness in her beautiful eyes. Listening to her mother's words, she also felt a little uncomfortable.
She still remembers the scene when the imperial decree conferred her imperial edict, and she was so happy that she didn't sleep all day and night.
But who could have imagined that it would reach this point?
Jia Heng gave an imperial edict in his hand to Qin Keqing, and said warmly: "You can put this imperial edict away. I have ordered you to make a lot of makeup. In the afternoon, the etiquette department will meet with the female workers to make it."
Qin Keqing took the imperial edict with a solemn expression, and the trembling of her jade hands betrayed her excitement. She nodded lightly and said, "Yes."
After thinking for a while, he asked: "Husband, did the Holy One say anything about my mother-in-law..."
Jia Heng said: "The saint has his own arrangements, so keep the imperial edict well."
Qin Keqing nodded.
And just when Jia Heng received two imperial edicts in Ningguo Mansion, the news that Qin Keqing was granted the title of Second-grade Imperial Lady spread like a whirlwind throughout the East and West Mansion.
Rongqingtang
Jia Mu had just finished breakfast and was chatting in the company of Fengwan, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue, Baochai, Yuanchun, Yingchun, Tanchun, Daiyu and Xiangyun. Compared with the past, laughter and laughter filled every corner. The atmosphere in Rongqing Hall today is somewhat dull.
Because today is the time when the Jia family pays condolences to Wang Ziteng's family, a memorial tent is set up on the roadside to show their memory.
For example, Baoyu and Jia Huan are already waiting at Jia Zheng's office in Mengpo Zhai. At the same time, Jia She and Jia Lian in the East Road courtyard are all there. These are relatives of Rongfu.
Mother Jia asked: "Big girl, you will go there with your aunt later and take good care of your sister."
Because Yuanchun was Wang Ziteng's niece, although she was sent to the palace very early and had little relationship with her aunt Zhao, she still had to go to mourn her according to etiquette.
Mrs. Wang, on the other hand, was frightened and had a nightmare all night. She felt a little uncomfortable today, so she didn't want to go there today.
As for Xiangyun, Yingchun, Daiyu, and Tanchun, because they were too young, Jia Mu was afraid that they would be frightened again, so she refused to let them go to Prince Teng's mansion.
Yuanchun nodded his head, his face gentle and silent, and said: "Don't worry, ancestor, I will take good care of my sister."
Mrs. Wang's face looked a little pale and she said, "Girl, take care of Baoyu and don't go to the west courtyard."
Yuanchun said solemnly: "Mother, I have written it down."
Mrs. Wang sighed and said: "Oh, it was too tragic. I had a nightmare last night."
Sister Feng said: "My wife found a nun in a temple outside the city. I heard it is very effective."
Mrs. Wang said softly: "The abbot of the Muni Monastery passed away last month, leaving behind a disciple named Miaoyu. He was copying Beiye sutras in memory of the deceased master. I don't know how capable his master was, so he sent people away." I went to invite you, and I have already agreed. I will come over in the next two days to help with the salvation."
Sister Feng nodded and stopped asking.
While everyone was talking, suddenly, a woman from outside came in. She was out of breath and said softly: "Old lady, madam, we have something happy."
Mrs. Wang: “???”
Sister Feng's willow-shaped eyebrows stood up, her Danfeng eyes flashed sharply, and she cursed: "You blind old thing, what are you talking about?"
The people in this room were talking about the funeral of the uncle's family, but what happy event did the old godly woman say?
The woman slapped herself in the mouth and said: "The father-in-law from the palace has come to the East Mansion. He has just passed the imperial edict and made Grandma Heng the royal wife."
Mrs. Wang's complexion suddenly changed, she felt her heart felt heavy, she couldn't take a breath, and her body actually swayed, but fortunately she leaned on the back of the chair, so she didn't show any signs of it.
Mrs. Wang's eyes were gloomy, and she felt a surge of resentment in her heart.
Madam Gaoming? Brother Heng’s daughter-in-law?
This...if my guess is correct, it should be a gracious honor to reward the palace for quelling chaos.
Yesterday, when she went to her brother's house, she heard what Wang Yi's nephew said, which made sense.
The Wang family ended up in this situation mostly because of Uncle Heng.
He was in charge of a group of soldiers from the Wucheng Military and Horse Division, but he failed to guard the Wang family's residence and stop the rebel soldiers. As a result, the rebel soldiers rushed to the family's house. Then Jia Heng went to the capital camp and snatched away the property that his brother had made up for. Opportunity, and then he was able to show his face.
Otherwise, how could the whole Wang family be martyred, and her brother be dismissed from the post of Jiedushi envoy of the Beijing camp?
Mother Jia was completely unaware of the jealousy in Mrs. Wang's heart. With a happy face, she asked the old lady, "Did you tell me how many grades of imperial edict you will be given?"
Last night I only said that Brother Heng would be rewarded, but I didn't hear this letter.
"It's a second-grade imperial edict," the woman said.
When everyone heard this, their faces were slightly shocked.
Sister Feng opened her mouth slightly and murmured, "Second Grade Imperial Order?" This...except for the old lady, in terms of status and respect in the East and West mansions, she is the only one, right?
The phoenix eyes sparkled, and a mixture of jealousy and sourness surged in her heart.
As a "best friend" who became friends with Qin Keqing because of their compatible temperament, she was naturally happy that Qin Keqing was named the royal wife and honored her, but the sourness and jealousy in her heart were unavoidable.
There are still future generations. I hope my friends will live well, but I don’t want my friends to live better than myself.
This is human nature.
Yuan Chun had a calm smile on his face and said softly: "Brother Heng was originally a second-grade military officer. If he is given a royal title as his wife, he will also be a second-grade wife."
Tanchun and Daiyu had a hint of joy on their faces, and they were sincerely happy for their sister-in-law.
Aunt Xue and Baochai had strange colors on their faces. Baochai's apricot eyes flashed and she sighed quietly in her heart.
It can be said that the second-grade imperial wife is a beauty that many women can't ask for in their lives, and they can't buy it with money.
For example, Aunt Xue, well, she is not the emperor.
But Li Wan's eyes were lost and his thoughts were racing. This widowed woman at home was wearing a blue skirt, no makeup, her temperament was elegant, and the earrings on her earlobes were not flashy.
Mrs. Gaoming, she pulled Lan'er to grow up, hoping that Lan'er would become an official and stand out. In addition to making her son famous and honoring the family, wasn't it just for Mrs. Gaoming?
I dream of it, but... others have it at their fingertips.
How old is Brother Heng's daughter-in-law?
Even though Li Wan was a dead wood and gray, and ignored external objects, a sourness surged in his heart.
Mother Jia suppressed the joy on her face, looked at the people with different thoughts, looked at Sister Feng, and said: "You guys will go over there later and don't delay going to Uncle Baoyu's house to express condolences."
At this time, Jia Mu was still concerned about the troubles in Wang Ziteng's family and did not talk or laugh loudly. This was out of basic etiquette.
After the atmosphere of joy, envy, and jealousy dissipated a little, Sister Feng said softly: "Old ancestor, let's go to my uncle's house first."
Jia Mu nodded, waved her hand and said, "Go."
Mrs. Wang, feeling unwell, returned to her courtyard with her gold and jade bracelets, Caixia and Caiyun... and lost her temper.
They were almost gone, and after a while, Jia Mu said again: "Yuanyang, take Lin Yatou, Yun Yatou, Tan Yatou to Dongfu, and follow me to meet Brother Heng's daughter-in-law."
Because after the canonization, you have to enter the palace to pay greetings to the empress dowager and empress in the palace during holidays, and all etiquette needs to be paid attention to.
Out of good intentions and affection, or just to join in the fun to dispel the depressing atmosphere caused by the Wang family's funeral, Jia Mu led a group of orioles and left to look at the Ningguo Mansion.
Let's talk about Jia Heng later. After accepting the order, Mrs. You was smiling and kept saying pleasant and auspicious words beside Qin Keqing.
Jia Heng sealed the imperial edict and prepared to go to Jinyi Mansion later.
Not long after, the mother-in-law from outside came to report that Jia Mu, Li Wan, Tanchun, Yingchun, Xiangyun, Daiyu and others came through the house together.
Qin Keqing, the three concubines of the You family and Mrs. You rushed out to greet him.
Jia Mu, surrounded by Yuanyang, Hubo and other maids, entered the hall. When she saw Qin Keqing, she called out cordially: "Brother Heng, daughter-in-law."
While talking, he came forward to say congratulations.
Qin Keqing smiled and said: "Old lady, why bother you to come to the house in person? My grandson's daughter-in-law should be visiting you."
Jia Mu smiled and said, "It's the same no matter who comes or goes. I just stopped by to take a walk. I heard that you were granted the imperial edict, so I wanted to have a good talk with you."
Qin Keqing took Jia Mu's hand and asked the old feudal lord to sit at the top. He smiled and said, "I was about to ask the old lady for advice."
In fact, in the Ning Mansion, Mrs. You was also a royal concubine, but after being deprived of it, Qin Keqing couldn't ask Mr. You, lest it arouse sadness.
Jia Heng watched quietly as Jia Mu and her daughter-in-law were talking about the etiquette of Madam Gaoming entering the palace to meet the Empress Dowager and the Empress, while Daiyu and Tanchun sat next to them and came over.
Xiangyun smiled and said: "Brother Heng, the palace gave you a python suit, why don't you wear it?"
Jia Heng turned to look at Xiangyun and said with a smile: "I haven't gone to court now, and I haven't sat in the government office. Why are you wearing that?"
Xiangyun smiled and said: "I have grown up and have never seen what a python suit looks like. I don't know what Brother Heng will look like wearing it?"
Jia Heng smiled and said, "When you wear it, let Sister Yun take a look?"
Tanchun and Daiyu both laughed softly when they heard this.
Jia Mu and Qin Keqing talked for a while, then turned to look at You Lao Niang and asked with a smile: "Who is this?"
Mrs. You quickly stepped forward to say hello and said with a smile: "Old lady, you don't remember me."
Jia Mu glanced at the You sisters, then looked at Mrs. You, her heart moved slightly, and the smile on her face actually faded a bit, and she said, "Remember, this is the gust of wind that blew my parents here."
Mrs. You smiled brightly and said, "I'm so happy, come here to see my daughter and Brother Heng..."
Youshi quickly interrupted with a smile: "Old lady, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. My mother is thinking about the second sister and the third sister, so she came over to take a look. Didn't we just say this? It's really embarrassing to see the imperial court conferring a royal title on the lady. It’s a waste of time.”
Mother Jia nodded, glanced at You's twin girls, who looked charming and elegantly dressed, and then glanced at Jia Heng, and she could guess some of the reasons.
The two young girls have always been in the house. Brother Heng said that he would accept them, but he was not sure. He said that he would not accept them, and they kept them like this. The You family was obviously anxious and wanted to know their attitude.
While the Jia Mansion was immersed in joy because of the conferment of python clothes and imperial edicts, in the Jinyi Mansion and the Zhenfusi Yamen Office, Qiu Liang, the envoy of the Zhenfusi in Beizhen, sat behind the desk and looked at a book in his palm with a gloomy expression. Paper transfer order.
On it was an official letter issued by the Ministry of War. Qiu Liang, the governor of Beizhen, was hereby ordered to be transferred to the Economic Strategy and Appeasement Department of Beiping Prefecture to spy on the enemies of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The seal column clearly stated that the current cabinet scholar, the Minister of War, Li Zan.
This is an official document issued by a cabinet minister and the Ministry of War, aiming to transfer Qiu Liang to the deputy governor of the Military Intelligence Department of the Economic Strategy and Appeasement Department of the Beiping Prefecture to help spy on the intelligence of the Eastern Lu.
Lu Jingyao, who was sitting opposite, smiled and said, "Captain Qiu, do you know who wrote this order?"
Qiu Liang's face was cold and he said firmly: "I don't know what Lord Lu means because of my humble position? The transfer order clearly states that the Grand Scholar of Wuying Palace, under the orders of the Holy One, will transfer capable people to prepare for the establishment of the Economic Strategy and Appeasement Department to ward off the Eastern invaders."
He couldn't help but feel some regrets in his heart. He couldn't properly handle the errands in Beijing and had to get involved in the affairs of Northern Xinjiang.
Now he's fine. He was doing a good job as a governor in Shenjing City, but now he's been transferred out.
Lu Jingyao smiled and said: "Captain Qiu has worked hard and conscientiously in his position. I admire him very much, but if I want to show my ambition, I can't do it with the blood of loyalty and courage."
Zhen Fu made Qiu Liang change his expression and said, "What do you want to say, Mr. Lu?"
Lu Jingyao smiled and said, "Captain Qiu doesn't know that the structure of this handsome division came from someone named Jia, right?"
Qiu Liang narrowed his eyes, snorted coldly, and said, "Master Lu, you wouldn't say that it was Jia Yunhui who transferred the humble post from the central government to the frontier, right?"
"Isn't it?" Lu Jingyao smiled and said: "I know the details. It was the man named Jia who recommended Brother Qiu to Mr. Li Ge, and then he was transferred to the north. It's easy to get out. , it will be difficult to come back. Will there still be a place for Brother Qiu in Jinyi Mansion at that time?"
When Qiu Liang heard this, a fierce light shot out from his tiger eyes, his face was expressionless and he didn't say a word.
Lu Jingyao said in a dark voice: "Now that this person has been granted the title of Governor of Jinyi, and carries the Emperor's Sword, he has become more involved in Jinyi's affairs. Soon, there will be no place for old people like us in Jinyi Mansion."
Qiu Liang's eyes darkened a bit: "Master Lu, why do you say this to a humble official?"
Lu Jingyao smiled and said: "I feel that Brother Qiu is a person. If he hadn't been jealous of his talents, he wouldn't have ended up in exile in Peking."
Qiu Liang frowned and said in a deep voice: "Since you are a high-ranking official, you can only obey orders in a humble position. Even if you go to Beiping Mansion, a certain family will definitely make great achievements and return to Shenjing!"
"Brother, you are so ambitious!" Lu Jingyao smiled and said, "Even if you make a contribution, someone in the capital must remember it. Brother Qiu, I see you don't have anyone to talk to in the capital."
Qiu Liang narrowed his eyes, snorted coldly, and said: "It turns out that Master Lu is here to act as a lobbyist for certain people. We, like the Emperor's own army, never give or receive privately. Master Lu, please go back."
"Look at my stubborn temper, isn't it? The emperor is a soldier, so he has to work hard for the emperor, but at least the emperor must remember that you and I are the ones." Lu Jingyao said: "Look at the execution of Qu Lang, who sentenced thousands of households, for several months Before, there was no one named Jia, but he has been rising steadily in recent years. I'm afraid that someone was assigned to me as the governor to pave the way for him." Lu Jingyao He lowered his voice and said Gong Huo'er.
Qiu Liang twitched the flesh at the corner of his mouth, obviously a sensitive nerve was aroused.
He had some vague suspicions about his transfer to the north this time. If he could offend anyone, it was only Jia Yunhui, who was in the limelight recently.
Lu Jingyao saw the thoughts on Qiu Liang's face, smiled, and said: "Brother, please think about it slowly. When did you figure it out? I will take you to see someone. If he is here, with my talents, I have made great achievements in the north, and I want to return to Jinyi and take charge of power, but it is only a matter of seconds."
With that said, he didn't stay much and stood up to leave.
The original intention of this Jinyi colleague was to plant a seed in advance for Qiu Du Taiwei to pave the way for the future matchmaking.
After Lu Jingyao left, Qiu Liang banged his fist on the table with a sinister look. He took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart.
They all waited for him to wait until he came back from his achievements in the north before making any further calculations.
Even if the mountains and rivers do not change, he will not believe that the person who can keep rising will one day fall into his hands!
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