Early the next morning, it was just dawn. On the lacquered wooden table, the red candle was about to burn out, and the wax oil was flowing along the candlestick.
In the side room, there seems to be still the lingering scent of last night.
Jia Heng opened his eyes from the warm soft jade, and tried to push away the eldest princess of Jinyang, who was hugging him almost like a sloth, sleeping in a cute and innocent manner.
"Hmm~"
The beauty let out a sound, as if she was sleeping soundly, and tightened her arms again, placing a snow-white jade leg on Jia Heng's body.
Jia Heng's expression paused, and after flipping it a few times, it didn't work. He glanced sideways and saw that the beauty's eyelids were tightly closed, her face was serene, her thick eyelashes were thickly covered with shadows, and she was white and rosy. On the fragile skin of the face, there are patches of crabapple blush, and the love of spring has faded slightly.
On the earlobes and neck, a few strands of thin hair were curled up due to the sweat from last night.
Jia Heng felt helpless for a moment and said softly: "Li'er, I have to go."
He knew Jinyang was pretending to sleep.
Now he feels more and more that the eldest princess of Jinyang sometimes looks like a close elder sister, and sometimes looks like a petty little girl.
Yesterday, I had a vague intuition that Jinyang's mentality might have undergone some drastic change.
How should I put it, after the days of not having the next meal, and after yesterday, the more I want to monopolize him... Generally speaking, being clingy is not a good sign.
It can be said that this is also the characteristic of a royal princess. A woman's possessiveness and desire for favor cannot be overcome just because she is gentle and generous.
After all, you have been pampered since childhood, are financially independent, and do not need to submit to others. How can you be willing to share your man with others?
But Jinyang himself has a very rational and gentle temperament, knowing that he doesn't like it, so he restrains some of the emotions of a little woman and tries his best to show her elegant and intellectual side.
"To maintain an intimate relationship for a long time, having sex is just the first step. The subsequent running-in period, even temperament compatibility, and to put it more cruelly, the emotional game is the key to determining whether you can go far."
"I was a little too optimistic before. If Jinyang has a child, I'm afraid it will be more difficult. Now we have to be prepared for an emotional game." Jia Heng lowered his eyes slightly, thinking.
Seeing that Jia Heng was silent for a long time, the eldest princess of Jinyang snorted, thinking that the little man was a little angry. She let go of her white and tender arms, opened her bright phoenix eyes, and looked at the young man with her soft and charming eyes. Her gleaming red lips were slightly opened: "Are you leaving?"
Jia Heng took Jin Yang's hand, which was slender and soft and smooth to the touch, and said softly: "Today, I want to take Ke Qing back to Ning. You go to bed first. I will come to find you tomorrow."
This is part of the game.
The eldest princess of Jinyang heard the Qin family's name for the first time from the young man's mouth. Her heart beat wildly, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed, and she supported her body as soft as spring mud with one arm.
Suddenly, the silk quilt embroidered with peonies slipped off, and the delicate jade-like clavicle, two trembling full moons appeared in the air, blindingly white, and a soft, soft voice full of concern: "That Ziyu, you are on your way. Be careful not to let others see you."
Jia Heng chuckled lightly, looked at the snow-skinned beauty with messy hair and hair, and said softly: "If others see it, I will marry you home."
He has figured it out now. When a beauty calls him Ziyu, she is in big sister mode. Once she calls him Henglang, she becomes a sexual little woman. Well, if she calls him brother Heng, then she can just bully him. That's it.
When the eldest princess of Jinyang heard this, her white cheeks turned red with embarrassment, her brows were filled with joy, and she said angrily: "That's nonsense."
But sweetness surged through her heart, because she could see that the other person was telling the truth.
Thinking deeply about it, I sighed quietly in my heart.
Jia Heng put on his clothes, looked back at the eldest princess of Jinyang, lowered his head and pursed her two peach blossom lips, and left the eldest princess of Jinyang's house amidst the beauty's tenderness and anger.
Watching the young man leave the wing, the eldest princess of Jinyang, Yurong, was momentarily lost in thought. The lingering breath of last night seemed to still linger in the air.
He was no longer sleepy, and the figure of the girl he saw in Kunning Palace yesterday appeared in front of his eyes.
In that person's heart, the Qin family whose maiden name was Keqing seemed to have a very important position.
"The wife of chaff will not go to court."
Princess Jinyang pursed her lips, murmured, and sighed again.
She didn't know what was wrong with her recently. Maybe the seven or eight days of suffering were too hard, and she actually wanted to monopolize this little man.
But at the beginning, he told himself that they wanted to be a real couple, but now that they haven't seen each other for more than ten days, how can they be considered a couple?
"Speaking of it, last night was the night he and I slept together like husband and wife." Princess Jinyang's eyes were dazed for a moment, and there was a trace of sourness in her heart.
In fact, this is the difference in thinking between men and women.
For men, getting laid is the end of the game, but for women, it's just a new beginning.
Ningguo Mansion
Jia Heng returned home, changed his clothes first, then went to the inner study, picked up a book, read it, touched the scratches under his neck, and the warm fragrance that still lingered on his body.
"This blood stain will not fade away for two or three days. If you find out..."
Jia Heng frowned, feeling that when the time came, he could only do it badly.
After waiting for a while, the sky brightened, and the morning light passed through the window and fell on the mahogany desk.
Jia Heng ordered the kitchen to prepare hot water for a bath, intending to wash away the scent of makeup and powder on his body.
Ningguo Mansion also woke up from the night of the first day of the 15th year of Chongping and welcomed a new day in the spring glow.
In the backyard of the wing room, Qin Keqing, who was wearing a bun and a hairpin, was being served by her maids Baozhu and Ruizhu. She was applying makeup and her red lips in the mirror were slightly opened: "Go and see if the uncle is back."
At this time, a maid came out of the side room and went outside. After a while, she left and came back again. She said with a chuckle: "Grandma, the uncle is back and is taking a bath."
Qin Keqing paused slightly with the thrush and black pen in his hand, looked as if nothing had happened, and said softly: "Let the cook cook some food, and I will use it with the uncle in the hall later."
After putting on makeup, a beautiful woman with a woman's hair in a bun and a charming face was clearly seen in the mirror. The emerald earrings on her earlobes were full of green.
Jia Heng finished taking a shower and put on a Sichuan brocade gown with bamboo patterns. He left the wing and felt a little relieved when he saw that there was no strange fragrance around him as he walked.
"Uncle Heng, grandma said that you can come to the small hall to have dinner with us." At this time, Bi'er, the maid who came under the eaves of the corridor, said.
Jia Heng responded and looked at Bi'er. As the first maid whom Aunt Cai had bought, she was originally a thin, malnourished little girl with a rosy complexion and beautiful eyebrows.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "Bier, have you learned the boxing technique I taught you?"
Bi'er smiled and said, "I've learned it."
"What's wrong?" Jia Heng nodded, suddenly looked at the little girl who was hesitant to speak, and asked.
Bi'er hesitated and said: "Uncle, I saw my father."
"Oh, I'll see you when I see you... huh?" Jia Heng was stunned for a moment, frowned, and asked: "Do you want to leave the house?"
Bi'er shook her head and said firmly: "After my father sold me and my sister, I will never go back again."
Jia Heng glanced at the little girl with a stubborn look on her face, and after a moment he said, "If something happens at home, don't fight alone. You can talk to me."
Bi'er's heart felt warm and she said, "I will do it."
As they spoke, the two walked along the corridor to the backyard room.
Qin Keqing stood up, approached with a smile, and said softly: "Husband, you are back."
Jia Heng nodded, sat down, picked up a pair of chopsticks, and asked with a smile: "Are all the gifts ready?"
Qin Keqing immediately sat down beside Jia Heng and said softly: "We have prepared everything in advance."
Jia Heng said nothing more, and the couple began to have breakfast.
After a while, Qin Keqing said: "I heard from Sister-in-law Feng that the pavilions and pavilions in Huifang Garden are in disrepair and should be renovated. We can simply connect the east and west gardens together and build a new garden. They also say that the two gardens are in disrepair." The girl is a little older, and there are a large number of people in the house, so it is inconvenient to come and go. I think it makes sense."
The preparation for the construction of the Grand View Garden actually had certain "rigid needs". There were four girls waiting for marriage in the east and west mansions, not to mention Chai Dai and others from outside.
Jia Heng put down his chopsticks, looked at Qin Keqing, smiled, and said, "She mentioned it to me several times before. I will ask someone to calculate the cost later and see how much money is needed."
Yuanchun was taken out of the palace by him, and Yuan Fei Sheng would not be there in person.
As for building a garden, is it a big construction project or extravagant waste?
After this year, Concubine Wu would have to visit her relatives, the Wu family would also build a villa for their relatives, and the King of Wei would open a palace and expand the palace. Therefore, the money he had had to be spent, otherwise he would become a miser.
But money must be spent wisely and cannot be left to chance. If he built it, it would cost more than half the money compared to the original work.
The couple finished their breakfast, prepared their carriages and horses, and headed towards Qin's house at nearly six o'clock.
Qin's house, in the flower hall
Jia Heng met his father-in-law Qin Ye and his brother-in-law Qin Zhong.
With a smile on his face, Qin Ye called out: "Ziyu, has the imperial edict of Jinjue been issued?"
Yesterday's military parade at Anshun Gate, as a spectator, he could see clearly that his son-in-law was finally promoted to a first-class male by the Holy Emperor.
He vaguely remembered that just a few months ago, he was still doubting whether the young man was a libertine and did not want to think about whether he was already a first-class baron.
Jia Heng said: "It came down yesterday."
Qin Zhong, whose face was much less elegant and more resolute, looked a little shy when he saw Jia Heng. He stepped forward and called out softly: "Brother-in-law."
Jia Heng turned to look at Qin Zhong, and saw the fair-faced young man's cheeks flushed, and asked with a smile: "Jing Qing, when does the school start?"
Qin Zhong lowered his head and said, "It's past the Lantern Festival."
She looked so much like a female college student who was afraid of society when she came home for the holidays that she almost hid.
Qin Ye looked at Qin Zhong aside and scolded: "You are still so coquettish in front of your brother-in-law."
Although he said this, the joy on his face showed that he was in a good mood.
Jia Heng said with a smile: "My father-in-law, I'm pretty good at it, so it doesn't matter."
Qin Keqing came over at this moment and said softly: "Husband, father, sit down and talk."
Qin Ye also reacted, smiled to himself and said, "I forgot all about it, Ziyu, come and sit down."
After sitting down, Qin Keqing greeted the maid and prepared fruits and refreshments.
Jia Heng and Qin Ye sat opposite each other, and the two men basically talked about government affairs together.
Qin Ye pondered for a moment, looked at Jia Heng, and whispered: "Yang Ge was really unbecoming during yesterday's military parade."
This is about Yang Guochang's obstruction of Jia Heng's promotion to the nobility.
Jia Heng put down the tea cup and said: "I am depriving myself of public service because of my private interests. I don't understand the general situation."
Qin Ye nodded and asked with concern: "Mr. Yang Ge has been the chief minister of the imperial court for eight years. Does Ziyu have any countermeasures?"
Jia Heng smiled and said: "It's just that the soldiers will block it, and the water will cover it. The civil and military divisions are divided. Even if he wants to hinder it, there is nothing he can do."
Seeing that the young man was calm and relaxed, Qin Ye calmed down slightly and said, "I have met with some colleagues in the past few days, and many of them have said that they want to impeach Mr. Yang Ge. This shows that justice is at the heart of the people."
"The battles in the imperial court come and go. In these two months, there will be a steady stream of impeachment memorials." Jia Heng said softly: "My lord, my father-in-law will wait and see."
I'm afraid that some officials of the Ministry of Science and Technology saw the emperor's cold attitude towards Yang Guochang and started to take action.
For the Yushi Yanguan, if he can defeat a chief minister, he can gain a lot of fame and fortune. As the saying goes, everyone in the world will not recognize you.
Qin Ye thought for a while and said worriedly: "Recently, there are rumors about Beijing inspection in Beijing, and the Ministry of Industry is also handling the matter. I don't know what the situation is."
Jia Heng said: "I don't know much about this matter. Why, has the Ministry of Industry already started it?"
Qin Ye frowned and said, "I heard several colleagues mention this matter yesterday. I heard that the exam will be passed with four grids and eight methods."
The so-called four patterns refer to Shou, Cai, Nian and Zheng. The eight patterns are greed, cruelty, carelessness, impetuousness, weakness, lack of talent, old age and illness.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and asked, "How old is your father-in-law this year?"
According to his thoughts, Qin Ye would not have made much achievements in his official career unless there were any accidents. In fact, he could retire and enjoy a happy life, but it was obvious that the father-in-law still wanted to continue to be an official.
This is human nature. Everyone has the right to realize his or her own self-worth. He cannot impose his will on his father-in-law.
Moreover, according to the Chen-Han Code, if physical conditions permit, it is not too late to become an official at seventy.
"After this year, there will be three out of sixty." Qin Ye was startled for a moment, then replied, with a worried look on his face: "Perhaps the Ministry of Industry will manipulate the evaluation because of old age and weakness."
He had been working diligently in the Ministry of Industry for most of his life, and finally became a doctor in the same department and entered the ranks of the fifth rank. He was really unwilling to be pushed back.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said, "Is Zhao Shangshu in charge of the Ministry of Industry now?"
Zhao Yi, minister of the Ministry of Industry, is now the cabinet minister.
Qin Yedao: "Zhao Shangshu usually doesn't pay much attention to the affairs of the ministry. The person who is in charge of the affairs of the ministry on a daily basis is Pan Bingyi, Pan Shilang, whom I mentioned to Ziyu last time. This time, the Beijing inspection meeting will be evaluated by officials from various ministries first, and then the Ministry of Personnel, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Henan The Taoist censors consulted, and Shilang Pan's words carried a lot of weight."
"Does the father-in-law have any enmity with this Minister Pan?" Jia Heng asked.
Qin Ye shook his head and said: "That's not true. I don't usually argue with others. It's just that I was a doctor in the Ministry of Industry. I was older. When I was in Beijing, it was very easy for me to be in the Ministry of Industry. Pan Shilang always wanted to promote himself. confidant."
The officials of the Ministry of Industry, one by one, ordered Qin Ye to serve, so that Pan Bingyi could install his cronies.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "My father-in-law, don't worry. If my father-in-law has made no mistakes, the Beijing Police will not make a fuss about old age this time."
In this capital inspection plan, the Ministry of Personnel led by Han Huang, the Imperial Inspectorate led by Zuodu Yushi Xu Lu, and the Henan Province conducted a comprehensive assessment of the officials in the capital.
He would say hello to Han Huang when the time came, and it wouldn't be a big problem.
Qin Keqing on the side, her beautiful eyes flashed, poured two cups of tea, put them down on the small table for the two of them, and said softly: "Husband, my father has been an official in the Ministry of Industry for these years, leaving early and coming back late, working hard, I watched I can't bear it, if my job as an official outside is not going well, why don't I quit my job, go home to take care of myself, and entertain my grandchildren."
Qin Ye frowned, looked at his daughter, and said with a bit of scolding: "If you resign at this time, I'm afraid that someone will take advantage of you."
Then, he looked at Jia Heng and asked, "Zi Yu, do you think so?"
Was he really frightened by his own daughter and asked him to retire and go home to take care of his children?
Qin Keqing lowered her beautiful eyes and stuck out her lilac tongue, which was cute and cute.
Jia Heng suddenly saw his daughter-in-law acting like a little girl, and her heart skipped a beat, and then she found it both funny and interesting.
Keqing can be quite funny sometimes, and what he said just now was clearly intentional.
Qin Ye said, feeling a little unnatural. He looked at his daughter and complained: "Even if you are flirting with your grandson, you still have to have your grandson Cheng Huan. If Jing Qing has not gotten married in the past two years, there is not much hope for you and your son." Yu…”
Jia Hengqing coughed and changed the subject: "Zhang Yue, did you just say that there will be turmoil in the personnel affairs of the Ministry of Industry?"
Qin Keqing's face turned red with embarrassment, and her beautiful eyes cast a charming glance at the young man.
He secretly thought, Tiantian said he was young, so this year should be almost the same.
Jia Heng straightened his expression, turned to look at Qin Ye, and said, "My father-in-law said earlier that some officials from the Ministry of Industry were deeply involved in the corruption of the imperial mausoleum. Does your father-in-law have any evidence?"
When Qin Ye heard this, his expression suddenly changed and he asked, "What does Ziyu mean?"
Jia Heng's eyes were deep and he said in a low voice: "If the Ministry of Industry is involved in a major corruption case, but my father-in-law is as clean as water and has a breeze on his sleeves, I think he should be able to take another step forward."
Qin Ye is now a lieutenant in the Department of Camp and Repair. This official is actually not young. He is similar to a bureau-level cadre in a ministry, but he is still one step away from being a deputy minister like a minister, but this step is actually a natural chasm.
As an official in charge of the construction of the Ministry of Industry, he has been an official for many years, his family is poor, and he has no savings. It can be seen that Qin Ye is an honest official, so he can take a step up and become a third-rank minister. relative.
Looking at his wife who was serving tea, he secretly thought that this was compensation.
Qin Ye felt somewhat excited after hearing what the boy opposite him said.
In the officialdom, except for Sun Liancheng, who has a cosmic heart, no one wants to make progress. However, Qin Ye is not from a science and technology background, and has wasted many years in the Ministry of Industry. Without special opportunities, even if he works until he dies of old age, he will not be promoted to the rank of minister.
Jia Heng added: "My father-in-law has served as an official in the Ministry of Industry for many years. He has worked conscientiously and is not greedy or occupying. He was promoted to a third-grade official before becoming an official. It is because Jingqing entered the official career that he can be favored."
If Qin Ye becomes a third-grade civil servant, it can also effectively improve the Qin family's family status. At that time, it can be said that it is a family of high-ranking officials.
At this time, Qin Keqing frowned, and seemed to have thought of something. With a beautiful face, she thought, "If my father is a third-grade official, it would be a bad idea for the princess to... take away my husband."
After thinking about it, he looked at Qin Ye and said softly: "Dad, I think what your husband said makes sense. Daddy has been very dedicated to official matters these years."
Qin Ye: "..."
I was stunned for a moment, I didn't expect my daughter's attitude to change so drastically.
Jia Heng looked at Qin Keqing. He didn't know if there was a connection between the couple, but he suddenly understood what Keqing was thinking. He picked up the teacup, lowered his eyes and took a sip.
Qin Ye said: "It still depends on the court's intention. It is useless to say this now."
In fact, it has been said that I am a little moved.
Jia Heng said: "My father-in-law, let's do this for now. We will see how to proceed later."
If Qin Ye wants to be promoted, he needs to vacate his position, which coincides with the rectification of a bunch of morons in Prince Zhongshun's Palace and the Ministry of Industry.
But he couldn't do it himself, so he had to borrow the help of others.
Qin Keqing said softly: "Husband, father, it's almost noon, it's time to eat."
Qin Ye said with a smile on his face: "Qing Jing, go to the cellar in the backyard and take out the Shaoxing daughter red that my father has collected. You and your brother-in-law will not come home until you are drunk today."
Qin Zhong responded, then led the maid and mother-in-law to get the wine.
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