Jia Heng, Daiyu, Tanchun, and Xiangyun listened for a while, but Keqing stroked the guzheng and returned to the study to pick up a book and read.
Toward the end of the night, the mandarin duck came calling.
However, Jia Zheng prepared a banquet in the front hall to entertain Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing, and his son Shi Hao. As the clan leader, Jia Heng could not be absent.
In the front hall, the lights are brightly lit and the figures are looking forward to it.
The sound of the music is babbling and melodious. On the wool carpet, several young women from the music studio are standing or standing, holding pipa or wooden fans. Wu Nong is talking softly, which is clearly Suzhou Pingtan.
Not only Jia Zheng was there, but Jia Lian was also called over to accompany the guests. As for Jia She, since the last time he was punished by Jia's mother to kneel down in the ancestral hall, he had hardly seen Jia Heng again. This time when he heard that Jia Heng was hosting a banquet for Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding, he He refused to come due to minor health problems.
Jia Heng hadn't seen Jia Lian for a while. He entered the hall and took a look at Jia Lian. He saw that his face was rosy, just like before, and he was completely unaffected by the previous "stealing mother" incident.
Seeing Jia Heng entering the hall, Jia Lian and Jia Zheng stood up with a smile and exchanged greetings.
Shi Ding seemed to have corrected his mentality now. He no longer looked like the "elder" he had been in Rongqingtang. He said with a smile on his face: "Brother Heng, I'm waiting for you."
"Shi Shibo, I was reading an official document just now." Jia Heng said hello to Shi Ding, and then looked at the young man with a relatively unfamiliar face.
This is a young man in his twenties, thirty-four, who has similar appearance and facial features to his father Shi Ding. Compared with Shi Ding, he feels better about himself. This is the second son of Zhongjing Marquis. Compared with himself, Jia Heng is younger but already a first-class Yunhui general. , his posture was obviously much more respectful, and he said with a smile: "Brother Heng, your name is like thunder to my ears, Brother Yu. When I meet you today, you will become even more famous."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "It's not worth mentioning that it's a meager name. Brother Shi Shi is also a dignified person and a general."
In fact, in the Rongqing Hall before, Shi Ding was talking to himself from beginning to end, and ended up in an embarrassing situation without making him blush.
This meal was originally to show Jia Mu's face. After all, it was the Shi family's first time here. As the head of the Jia family, he couldn't justify not seeing her.
However, he adhered to an idea in his heart that this banquet should be regarded as an ordinary entertainment between relatives without making any political commitments.
While everyone was talking, they sat down one after another, chatting and laughing while listening to the Pingtan, drinking and drinking, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Because the Chinese New Year is approaching, everyone is talking about the New Year's events and occasionally telling interesting stories about Beijing.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Even though he was slightly tipsy, Shi Ding couldn't hold back after all. His cheeks were flushed and he said with a smile: "My nephew, you work with Li Dajun from the Ministry of War. Do you know what the Ministry of War means when Hao'er returns to Beijing to wait for Que'er this time? "
Seeing Shi Ding once again mentioning the issue of his son's appointment, Jia Heng's face remained calm and he said softly: "The selection of military attachés has always been handled by civilian officials from the Ministry of War. I can't go overboard and ask questions."
Don't say you don't want to help Shi Hao. Even if you want to help, you still need to know who he is and his talents. Otherwise, he will be recommended randomly. If something goes wrong, it won't look good to the Ministry of War.
Moreover, he helped the historians carry out activities. This scene fell into the eyes of Li Zan, the great scholar of Wuyingdian, and it was a case of nepotism?
It's time to take over the leadership of the Beijing camp after the new year, how to find trouble?
As for being seconded to the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, the follow-up will be even more troublesome. How can he be properly used under his own hands?
When Shi Ding saw Jia Heng pushing back again, his expression changed. He sighed and opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something else.
However, I heard Shi Hao take over the conversation with a smile and said: "Father, it's the same with sons waiting for candidates to be promoted to the Ministry of War. Now that the Beijing camp is employing people, I guess there will always be a place to place them."
When Jia Heng heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Shi Hao.
No matter what this person can do, at least his posture is correct.
Of course, Shi Hao and he were peers, and there was no trace of their elders to show off.
Jia Lian probably drank too much, his cheeks were rosy, and he said: "It is not easy for the Ministry of War to wait for a promotion. There is a family friend of Sun Shaozu who asked his father to explain to the Ministry of War a few months ago. The appointment has not yet been completed." Certainly."
When Jia Heng heard Sun Shaozu's name, his eyes were slightly cold, and he secretly thought, should he transfer this guy to his subordinates for processing?
As soon as Jia Lian said this, Shi Ding's face changed suddenly, he picked up the wine glass and drank another glass of wine.
Jia Zheng watched from the side and said thoughtfully: "Brother Heng, you are now working with Grand Scholar Li. Can you tell the Ministry of War to find a job in the Beijing camp?"
After all, he couldn't bear to have his relatives rejected, and in Jia Zheng's eyes, Marquis Zhongjing was quite capable.
Shi Ding also cast his expectant eyes on Jia Heng.
Since you are not allowed to serve in the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities, is it not impossible to serve as a general in the capital camp?
There are always dispatches from the 12th Regiment Camp in Beijing, right?
Jia Heng shook his head and said: "Beijing camp is now eliminating military generals, eliminating the bad and keeping the best. The generals and commanders transferred from outside still need to be evaluated, and the generals will be recruited carefully. If Brother Shi wants to join the Beijing camp as a general, you can wait patiently, and the files will be entered Inspection.”
Jia Zheng was surprised and said: "I wonder who will take charge of this matter?"
Jia Heng said: "General Li, University Scholar, I will be in charge of the specific details."
Shi Ding: "..."
After all, you're not in charge?
The four great families of King Jia Shi and Xue were originally connected by the same spirit. Now that you are doing things, it is not just a matter of saying a word to support the same clan?
In fact, the Jia family's military base was in the Jingying camp. Although there was no successor for Prince Teng to take over, Jia Heng suddenly emerged and now gradually controls the Jingying camp. This is not only in the eyes of historians, but also in the eyes of some generals. No surprises.
Even Li Zan felt that there was nothing wrong with letting a young man like Jia Heng take over.
Otherwise, there will be too many people with outstanding abilities, and will it really be impossible to find someone to take over the leadership of the Beijing camp?
This is the underlying effect brought about by the name Jia Heng, the leader of the Jia clan. It sounds illusory, but it works in a subtle way.
Jia Zheng smoothed things over and said, "Brother Shi, since the Beijing camp is undergoing rectification and it is unlikely to accept the transfer of generals, it will not be too late after a while."
Although Shi Ding felt a little depressed, he couldn't say much.
Jia Heng also gave some hope at this time, saying: "After the new year, the vacancies in the Beijing Camp will gradually be filled, and the Ministry of War's generals' ultimatums will also begin to be reviewed."
At that time, if everything goes well, he will actually lead the training of the Beijing camp and will have a much greater say in selecting generals, instead of having to make suggestions to Li Zan now.
When Shi Ding heard this, although he thought it was prevarication, his face looked much better. After thinking about it for a while, he turned to ask: "My nephew, I want to find a job to share your worries. I wonder if my nephew has any suggestions?"
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "Shi Shibo is a prince of the country, and he is supported by honor and wealth. If you want to lead troops to serve the country, you can express your feelings to the Holy Master. With Shibo's qualifications, he can serve in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army or as a general at the border." No matter what, it’s enough.”
"How about leaving the town?" Shi Ding's eyes moved slightly and he asked without giving up.
The reason why Shi Ding wanted to be sent abroad was because the vacancies in the capital were full. Instead of going to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion to work as the governor with nothing to do, it would be better to be sent abroad.
With his super level...
The best assignment is to serve as a governor in the local area, to go out of the town, to be appointed as a frontier official, and to be powerful in all directions.
Jia Heng glanced at Shi Ding, his mind was spinning, and he guessed what he was thinking, and said: "Next year, the imperial court will use troops in the north, and Shi Shibo can inform the emperor."
In fact, some people don't think much of Shi Ding's methods and capabilities, but they are afraid that compared to Jia She, Shi Ding is still stronger.
Jia Zheng nodded and said: "What Zi Yu said is true. The northern captives are eyeing him. It is the time for Wu Xun to serve and serve the country."
Shi Ding frowned and said: "I heard some rumors that Academician Li will leave Hebei in the next year, but Hebei is facing the barbarians. I have been away from the army for a long time, and I am unfamiliar with leading troops, so I rashly Heading north, I'm afraid I'll miss important national events."
In the bitter cold land of Youzhou, you still have to fight against the Donglu. Moreover, Beijiang has the responsibility to defend the territory. If anything goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous. It will be a pit of fire.
Jia Heng raised the wine cup, feeling a little disappointed in his heart, and said: "That will be difficult to handle. Shibo has been idle at home for a year or two. If he wants to be released as governor of other provinces, the emperor will not do it unless he is recommended by a cabinet minister."
After everyone finished drinking, Jia Heng didn't stay much and returned to Ningguo Mansion.
A night of silence.
The next day, early in the morning, after Jia Heng got up, he led a large group of followers and went to the Beijing camp to supervise the camp drills.
At noon, we went to the eldest princess's house in Jinyang.
His schedule for the past few days was basically as follows: in the morning he would supervise the army in the capital, in the afternoon the Wucheng Military and Horse Division or the Jinyi Mansion would handle official duties, and at noon or in the evening he would go to Jinyang Princess's mansion for lunch or dinner and not stay overnight.
Jinyang Princess Mansion
In the side room, on the Arhat bed behind the screen, the eldest princess of Jinyang was sitting opposite Yuan Chun. There was a stack of blue account books placed on the small table. The two were originally talking about the recent income and expenditure of the account books in some shops in Dongcheng. As he said this, he mentioned the Chinese New Year.
The eldest princess of Jinyang stared at the fair-skinned girl, and she felt a bit of admiration in her heart. The girl in front of her was smart and gentle. She spoke and acted in an elegant and careful manner.
Yuanchun looked at the dazzling beauty opposite and felt the same way.
This eldest princess of the Han Dynasty is graceful, dignified and quiet, without a trace of the arrogance of a noble nobleman from Tianhuang, and her treatment of others is as refreshing as spring breeze.
Princess Jinyang's eyebrows were full of smiles, and she said softly: "Yuan Chun, the Chinese New Year will be here in the next few days. I think you need to go back to visit relatives, so you don't have to serve here all the time."
Yuan Chun had a gentle smile on her beautiful face and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. It won't be too late to go back on the New Year's Day."
The eldest princess of Jinyang nodded and said, "That's okay."
At this moment, a nun came from outside and said, "Your Highness, General Yunhui is here."
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes were filled with joy, but the expression on her face did not show any signs of it: "Lianxue, lead him over."
Just saying "he" still has some clues.
Lianxue responded and went to welcome Jiaheng.
Yuanchun chuckled and said: "A few days ago, I was writing off the accounts, and Brother Heng was quite diligent in coming here."
This was meant as a joke to show the closeness between the two families.
However, the eldest princess of Jinyang has something in her heart. The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Two blushes quietly appeared on her white cheeks, and her beautiful eyes painted with rose-red eyeshadow were a bit unnatural: "Yes, Xu Shi Ziyu There was less official work a year ago.”
In the past few days, Jia Heng has been visiting the eldest princess's mansion frequently, all in the name of coming to see Yuanchun's write-off account books.
Therefore, although Yuanchun felt that Jia Heng had a close relationship with the eldest princess of Jinyang, he did not doubt that he was involved because of their close personal relationship.
But this obviously won't last long, right under Yuanchun's nose, he will find out one day.
Not long after, a young man with a tall figure and sharp eyebrows walked into the tent, raised his hands to Princess Jinyang and said, "Your Highness."
A soft voice sounded from the side, "Brother Heng."
"Sister." Jia Heng looked at Yuanchun aside with warm eyes and called out.
At this moment, Yuan Chun was wearing a light yellow dress, with a green bun in the clouds, pink face and red lips, under the thin willow-leaf eyebrows, bright eyes, a plump face as white as snow, and a smile.
At this time, the eldest princess of Jinyang said with a sweet smile: "Where did Ziyu come from? Have you had a meal?"
Jia Heng looked at the eldest princess of Jinyang and saw her beautiful face, which was as bright as a peach pistil. He said, "I just came from the capital camp and haven't eaten yet. Where are your highness and eldest sister?"
The eldest princess of Jinyang said: "We are talking about the New Year, but we haven't had time to eat yet... Lianxue, tell the cook to prepare lunch."
Lianxue responded and told her to go.
Yuan Chun's bright eyes sparkled, and he looked at the young man quietly, and said with a chuckle: "Brother Heng, how are you doing at home these two days?"
Jia Heng said: "Everything is fine. There are only a few days until the New Year. Speaking of which, this is the first New Year that my eldest sister has celebrated after leaving the palace."
The eldest princess of Jinyang looked at the "sister and brother" with a smile, her face was calm and beautiful, and they were chatting about their daily life.
The smile on Taori Li's face grew brighter in Yuanchun, and she said, "That's right. I remember the last time I celebrated the New Year outside the palace, it was more than ten years ago. This time I came back to celebrate the New Year, it has a different meaning."
Princess Jinyang smiled and said: "During the Chinese New Year, the whole family can have a good reunion."
Thinking of this, she glanced at the young man sitting upright and thought to herself, this year has a different meaning to her. It's just that during the Chinese New Year, she doesn't know if he can come?
As if aware of the inexplicable meaning contained in the beauty's eyes, Jia Heng met her eyes and said nothing.
After a while, some nuns and maids brought dishes, and everyone came to the small hall nearby and sat down to talk.
After lunch, Yuanchun knew that Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang had something to say, so he said goodbye and left.
Jia Heng and Princess Jinyang entered the wing and sat across from each other to drink tea.
The eldest princess of Jinyang rolled up her sleeves, her white jade-like frosty wrists, lifted the teapot and poured a cup for Jia Heng, and asked with concern: "I heard from Xiahou that you were impeached by the official yesterday? And you were summoned by the emperor's brother. Questioning in the palace? What is going on?"
Jia Heng said: "This is King Zhongshun. Because of the assassination of Da Ci'en Temple, he took the opportunity to attack the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division. He used this to attack me and wanted to force me to resign from the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division."
Princess Jinyang frowned, her beautiful eyes filled with coldness: "If you don't look for his faults, he will look for yours."
Jia Heng's eyes reflected that cold and gorgeous jade face, and a bit of warmth surged in his heart. He picked up the teacup and said, "Fortunately, the Holy One did not listen to what he said and no longer doubts her."
With that, he said that he would reward himself with the Peach Talisman Door God as a token of appeasement.
The eldest princess of Jinyang muttered: "The emperor is using you, and his tricks cannot be hidden from the emperor's eyes."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "However, even so, it also reminds me that it is not easy for the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to keep control."
The Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities is responsible for the security of the capital and is closely related to it. When he reaches a higher level of merit and needs to avoid disaster, he will be the first to resign from the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities.
The eldest princess of Jinyang thought for a while and said, "You don't have to worry now. You won't have to worry when you become the governor of the Beijing Camp."
The two have been getting along for a long time, and they have been honest with each other for a long time, and they often talk about political matters.
Jia Heng was silent for a while and said: "In the end, this matter still depends on the Holy Spirit's will."
The eldest princess of Jinyang said softly: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. It's a waste of time. I'm going to take a nap."
Jia Heng knew the elegance of the song after hearing it. He came closer, took the slender hand of Princess Jinyang, held her in his arms, and said in his ear: "Then I will serve your highness."
The eldest princess of Jinyang snorted and let Jia Heng support her towards the bed in the inner room.
Sitting on the embroidered couch, Jia Heng untied her skirt and said warmly: "Your Highness, in a few days, I will be very old, and I may not have much time to come back."
"Well, Chanyue will be back tomorrow too." Princess Jinyang's face was red, but her tone was filled with sadness. She was happier these days than she had been in the past twenty years.
She has been...
In fact, her thoughts have also changed. She doesn't want just a moment of tenderness. She wants to stay with this person for a long time. She also wants to one day be at home like a wife waiting for her husband to return.
Jia Heng put his hands on a pair of soft and crisp girls. While gazing, he saw a trace of resentment on the beauty's face, and was silent for a moment.
His current title is still too low to stop Youyou from talking.
The reason why Jinyang was opposed to the announcement of their relationship was that he was worried that the young princess would find out, but more importantly, he was worried that it would cause trouble to him, such as the unsightly accusation that he hooked up with a widowed woman in order to gain a fortune.
Not to mention this, if Emperor Chongping and the Queen Mother knew about it, would they force him to give Jinyang a title?
These changes are actually unpredictable.
"The title is too low, not even a fifth-class title, so women are strong and men are weak. If you are a county king, even if you are a duke..."
As a man, he cannot be with his own woman openly... Although this kind of affair seems to be...
As if she was aware of the disappointed mood of the little man lying on her body, the eldest princess of Jinyang had a gentle look on her face and said with relief: "Well, the days are long, you can come over after the New Year."
Jia Heng said "hmm", lowered his head and pursed his red lips, grabbing the sweetness.
With a burst of rapid breathing, he entered the inner room.
But it was said that Yuanchun left the courtyard of the eldest princess of Jinyang and had just returned to the moon gate of the courtyard where she lived. Suddenly, she remembered that those account books were left at the eldest princess of Jinyang. She forgot to take them with her, so she turned back.
As they were approaching the courtyard, it was a coincidence that Lianxue, who was originally watching the wind, happened to be taking her maid with her, and was called by a nanny to go to the warehouse to take stock of the things for the festival.
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