Ningguo Mansion
It is in the afternoon when one can hear the sound of drums, gongs and opera singing coming from the direction of Huifang Garden.
The Tianxiang Tower with red eaves and green roofs stands majestically, its cornices and hooks stretch out towards the blue sky. Under the carved beams and painted pillars, several maids in various colored coats and skirts line up to serve on the railings.
Accompanied by Qin Keqing, Second Sister You, Third Sister You and other female relatives of the Dongfu, Jia Mu listened to the play behind a curtain on the second floor. Feng Wan, Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue were also sitting nearby to accompany her.
Sichun, Chai Dai and other young sisters were also talking to each other. It was really Chai Chai wearing a skirt and a coat, with piles of green clouds and a fat bun, like a hundred flowers in full bloom, competing for beauty.
Tan Chun took Xichun's little hand and said softly: "Fourth sister, I haven't seen you for a few days, why are you willing to come over?"
Hearing this, Daiyu turned her bright Qiu Shui eyes and stared at Xichun.
Wearing a pink dress, Xichun looked increasingly petite, with a pretty face and childish teeth. Her eyes under the willow-shaped eyebrows were clear and bright. She said softly: "I feel bored in the house. Come out and take a walk."
Fortunately, Tanchun just asked casually and did not pursue her. Immediately, a trace of imperceptible sadness appeared on Yingli's face, and she said softly: "Fourth sister doesn't like to listen to operas, and brother Laiheng doesn't like to listen to operas either. Yes, I haven’t seen you in the past two days, I don’t know what I was busy with.”
The day before yesterday, she had eaten too much and was obsessed with things... For the next two days, she didn't know how to face Brother Heng.
Now that she has gradually adjusted her mind, she is just like this.
Baochai, who was sitting next to her, was wearing a lotus-colored coat and a honey-colored long skirt. She had a plump figure and elegant manners. Hearing this, she looked at Tanchun with a pair of moist apricot eyes and chuckled, "Third sister." This female student doesn’t even know why Brother Heng didn’t come, and we don’t even know.”
After that man took her hand that night, he didn't say anything to her for a few days, and it was as if he had not heard from her.
Tanchun heard the words and turned to look at Baochai with a slightly surprised look on his face. These slightly narrow words should not have been spoken by Sister Bao in front of him, but by Sister Lin beside him.
But he didn't hesitate and said softly: "Brother Heng may be busy with official duties of the Yamen these days. I haven't seen him these days."
Dai Yuyan frowned slightly and said in a soft voice: "Brother Heng likes to be quiet, maybe he thinks it's too noisy."
Tan Chun listened to Chai and Dai talking, and the strange feeling in his heart became stronger.
It's probably a case of Chai and Dai each taking the other's script?
However, even in the original work, Baochai did not say anything pro-inclusive, and Daiyu was also considerate.
At this time, Jia's mother listened to the discussion of Tanchun and other sisters, turned to Qin Keqing and asked with a smile: "Why haven't you seen Brother Heng in the past two days?"
Qin Keqing smiled gently and said softly: "My husband, he has been going to and from the Yamen these days to handle military and official affairs. He went outside the city early in the morning. It is already this time. He should be back, right?"
After saying that, he looked at Baozhu who was serving him with his hands lowered, and ordered: "Baozhu, go see if the uncle is back."
Baozhu responded with a "Hey" and quickly went down to Tianxiang Tower to look for Jia Heng.
Jia Heng was drinking tea in the flower hall and saw Qingwen's brother Wu Gui and his sister-in-law Duo.
This Wu Gui was timid and afraid of getting into trouble. He used to be a cook in Rongfu, cooking for the servants and servants. He had many wives and was popular among the servants of Rongfu. Later, he got involved with Jia Lian.
A strand of hair even caused a disturbance, causing Sister Feng to slap Ping'er.
The name is also worthy of its name. Wu Guizhi is also a turtle.
Wu Gui was a little timid. He bowed respectfully to Jia Heng, bent down and knelt down, and said with a smile on his face: "Uncle, I had to thank Uncle Meng for taking care of me before I gave the little one a bite to eat."
There were many girls on the side with coquettish physiques and fancy dresses. They boldly looked at the boy in the python suit, casting flirtatious glances and flirting, but there was no response at all.
But she didn't expect this coquettish look to have already fallen into Qingwen's eyes. Her eyebrows were raised, her pretty face was filled with anger, and her heart was filled with anger.
She thought to herself that she was really soft-hearted and allowed such a messy fox to see the young master.
Jia Heng also noticed the behavior of the girls, and felt a little annoyed. He put down the tea cup, looked at Wu Gui calmly, and asked: "When you work in the back kitchen of Xifu, you should be honest and eat less and play less." Qian, don't cause any trouble, if you do it again, no one can save you."
It’s not easy to mention other things. You can’t say you wear a different hat.
Wu Gui smiled and nodded in agreement, not daring to neglect.
Qingwen was a little impatient on the side, urging people to drive away, and said: "Brother, I have seen the uncle, so it's time to get busy."
At this moment, Baozhu came in from under the eaves of the corridor, with a happy face and said with a smile: "Uncle is back? The old lady and grandma have called you over to listen to the play."
Jia Hengyuan didn't want to talk to Wu Gui and his wife anymore. Hearing this, he just waved his hand to send the couple away. He turned to look at Baozhu and said softly: "You go back and answer, I'll be there right away."
After saying that, he looked at Qingwen, who seemed a little angry, and said with a smile: "Qingwen, come with me to Tianxiang Tower to sit for a while."
Qingwen said "Hmm", twisted her waist and followed Jia Heng closely, saying: "My cousin and sister-in-law..."
Jia Heng said: "Okay, the same rice can support hundreds of people, these are not worth talking about."
Qingwen Guazi's face showed joy again, and as she listened to the young man's words, she couldn't help but feel sweetness in her heart.
Tianxiang Tower
Amid the greetings of the mother-in-law and maids, Jia Heng and Qingwen climbed up the wooden ladder, walked around a screen with a bamboo base and silk embroidery with peonies, and entered the hall.
Jia Mu and Feng Wan, who were originally joking, gradually stopped talking and laughing, and raised their eyes to look at the master and servant, or to be precise, the young man wearing a tuanzhang python suit and a mountain hat.
Baochai was joking with Yuan Chun. At this time, the smile on Li Rui's snow-white face froze. Her apricot eyes under Liu Ye's thin eyebrows stared at the young man with a complex look deep in her eyes.
Tanchun also glanced at the young man secretly, and then shifted his gaze a little. He clearly didn't dare to look at the young man's face. It was just a coincidence that it landed on his ear. His heart trembled. He quickly moved his eyes away and took a sip of his cherry blossoms. lip.
Jia Heng came closer, bowed to Jia Mu, and nodded gently to Yuanchun. His eyes passed over Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, Chaidai and other flowers in turn. Sitting on the embroidered pier at the head.
Mother Jia looked at the boy in the python suit with her old eyes, smiled, and asked: "Brother Heng, I haven't seen you during the past few days during the Chinese New Year. What are you busy with?"
This banquet to congratulate Jia Heng was originally held for Jia Heng, but Jia Heng didn't show up for a few days. Jia's mother should have asked about it to show her concern.
Jia Heng looked indifferent and said: "The official affairs of the Yamen have accumulated a lot over the years, and now the desk is almost full. Most of them cannot be decided by the people below, so I have to make the decision myself, so there are no plans in these two days." Come to Tianxiang Tower, the old lady and the sisters are just celebrating lively, so don’t worry about me."
Everyone nodded after hearing this.
There is nothing wrong with what he said, but when he looked at the young man again, the thought inevitably came to his mind, no wonder Guan'er did such a big job.
Li Wan stared at the young man, and there was a hint of thoughtfulness on his elegant face. Maybe Lan Geer will be like his Uncle Heng in the future.
"Look, the officials here are so busy that they don't even have time to celebrate the New Year." Jia Mu turned to look at Sister Feng aside and complained.
Sister Feng said with a smile: "Brother Heng is in full swing now, and the burden on his body is already heavy. Our ancestors, this was also the case in the past when the Duke of Guo was around, right?"
Jia's mother sighed: "The young master was like this back then. He was so busy every day that his feet never touched the ground."
When Sister Feng and Li Wan heard this, they both sighed with emotion.
Mrs. Wang was listening closely, her fair face slightly covered with frosty color. She took a deep breath, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.
Aunt Xue originally had a fun-loving nature, but because Xue Pan was sent in by someone, she didn't agree at this moment. She just smiled softly and didn't say much. She had an idea deep in her heart.
Yuanchun was talking quietly to Daiyu beside him, but in fact, more than half of his mind was focused on the young man with a calm expression.
Baochai held a tea cup in his hand, lowered his head and took a sip. He just raised his eyes to glance at the young man, his almond-shaped eyes filled with thought.
Qin Keqing raised her gorgeous and unprovoked jade face and asked, "My husband sent Mr. Li off early this morning. Is Mr. Li going to the north?"
At this time, Jia Mu took the tea cup from Yuanyang and quietly watched the couple talking.
Jia Heng said softly: "We have set off and will arrive at Beiping Mansion soon."
Yuan Chun's round and round voice sounded like big beads and small beads falling on a jade plate: "Brother Heng, in this case, there will be two bachelors in the cabinet."
After all, she was once a palace maid in Kunning Palace, and her knowledge was much higher than that of ordinary ladies in the boudoir.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "It won't be long before a new cabinet minister joins the cabinet."
There was a look of thought on Yuanchun's plump face, and he said: "From years ago to now, the government has been like a revolving door, which is dazzling."
Everyone present was secretly amazed as they listened to the conversation between Yuan Chun and Jia Heng.
Jia Mu smiled and said, "Look, in our family, only the eldest and third maids can talk to Brother Heng about outside affairs."
Hearing this, Yuan Chun's cheeks warmed up, and he felt ashamed. He looked at Jia Mu and said softly: "Ancestor, I was joking. I was worried that Brother Heng and...now that University Scholar Li is gone..."
At this moment, everyone in the hall was watching, and it was difficult to continue talking about what was to come.
Jia Heng looked at Yuan Chun with gentle eyes, smiled and said: "Eldest sister's worries are not unreasonable, but I have already made plans. If eldest sister is interested, we will discuss it in private."
Compared with Tanchun, who is younger and less experienced, Yuanchun has been in the harem for more than ten years, and his knowledge of the court situation is enough to discuss with him.
Listening to Jia Heng's compliments, especially "I'll talk in private", Yuanchun felt more and more ashamed and said "hmm".
Baochai looked faint as she listened to the conversation between the two. In fact, she could also... talk to him about outside matters.
A few people were talking when suddenly a woman from the front yard hurried up to the second floor, out of breath, and said: "Old lady, second madam, there is an angel in front of me, coming to deliver a message to Uncle Heng."
The mother-in-law looked like she was from Xifu, so she called Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang instead of calling Grandma Heng.
Then, as soon as these words came out, everyone in Tianxiang Tower was shocked.
Mother Jia's face changed slightly, and she murmured: "Is it another imperial edict from Jinjue?"
Feng Wan, Sichun, Aunt Xue: "..."
Still getting promoted? I was just promoted to a noble title in the first year of junior high school, and the troupe that I invited to celebrate has not even finished the opera? Why is this being promoted again?
Mrs. Wang: “???”
Baochai's beautiful eyebrows knitted together, with all kinds of speculations welling up in her heart. She couldn't help but subconsciously look at the young man who was sitting upright, but saw that at this moment, the man cast a pair of bright and sharp eyes towards him.
Baochai's heart was in confusion and she quickly avoided that scorching gaze.
Jia Mu asked, "Brother Heng, what's going on?"
Jia Heng explained: "I forgot to tell the old lady that I was granted the title of Deputy Envoy of the Jingying Festival by the Holy Spirit. It was originally a routine transfer."
For such an important appointment, it is impossible for the Ministry of War to issue an official document. Firstly, the Ministry of War does not have such great authority, and secondly, the appointment is too childish.
As for imperial edicts, the imperial edicts issued by the emperor were originally a standard official document, just like the intertwining of "fa", "order" and "letter" with the prefix "guo" in later generations. Not every document has the nature of administrative regulations.
For example, Emperor Chongping's instructions on certain matters are attached to memorials and will not specifically issue imperial edicts. However, the awards of titles, conferments on wives, and the promotion and dismissal of officials of third rank or above must be issued by imperial edicts to show that. solemnly.
There were even some ungrateful emperors who would issue imperial edicts on both big and small matters. The people of the Song Dynasty compiled valuable imperial edicts and compiled them into edicts as a supplement to the law.
When Jia Mu heard this, she felt as if she had been struck by thunder, but the words "Jingying Jiedushi" brought back a long memory. She looked excited and said anxiously: "Brother Heng, Ning Guo's Daihua Gong was originally from Jingying." Jiedushi, you...are also working as the Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp?"
I thought how many years had passed since the Jia clan had lost their position as the governor of the Jingying camp, yet they still let the Wang family get it.
Jia Heng's face was expressionless, and he said calmly: "It's because of the trust of the Holy One that I was entrusted with important tasks."
After saying that, he looked at Jia Mu and said, "Old lady, I have to go and receive the order."
Jia Mu said hurriedly: "Go quickly, don't neglect the angel."
Jia Heng got up and went down to Tianxiang Tower.
And Tianxiang Tower was once again enveloped in a joyous atmosphere.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old ancestor, how old is Brother Heng now? He is the deputy envoy of the Beijing Camp, and he is in charge of many people."
Tan Chun's pretty face was filled with joy, and he chuckled: "Old ancestor, I think it was because Brother Heng had a military parade earlier, and the palace valued Brother Heng's ability, so he completely let Brother Heng take care of the military affairs of the Beijing camp. "
Mrs. Wang chuckled lightly and continued: "I think so. I was made a baron not long ago, and now I have been promoted. I just heard from Brother Heng that he is still a deputy envoy."
When everyone heard this, their expressions turned strange.
Daiyu glanced at Mrs. Wang, and the autumn water under her eyebrows flashed.
Baochai also glanced at Mrs. Wang with her apricot eyes, then lowered her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.
Yuan Chun's appearance was also unnatural, his red lips moved, and he sighed quietly in his heart.
Jia Mu looked at Tanchun aside and said, "Girl Tan, you often follow your brother Heng. Is this what you're saying?"
Tan Chun said with a smile: "Brother Heng is now in charge of the Emperor's Sword and holds the title of Deputy Envoy of the Jingying Camp. He is enough to command the army. If he has merit in the future, he will be rewarded. After all, Brother Heng is still young."
Jia Mu smiled and said: "Three girls are knowledgeable. They have experienced this. Brother Heng is still young after all. It seems that Duke Daihua of Dongfu also started as a deputy envoy."
In fact, no one knows the ins and outs of the position of Jiedushi in the Beijing Camp better than Jia Mu. The reason why she deliberately asked Tanchun was to knock Mrs. Wang.
The third girl is knowledgeable, but who is the ignorant one?
In fact, the significance of this position to the Jia family marks that the Jia family has returned to the political center. Although their power is temporarily inferior to that of Rong Ning Dai Shan and Dai Hua, who were the military twins during Dai Hua, the future is promising.
Baochai was twirling his handkerchief at this moment, murmuring in his heart, the deputy envoy of the Jingying Festival, the governor of Jinyi, the first-class man... he was powerful, and the young man was successful.
Baochai, who could write the poem "The good wind, with its strength, sends me to the blue clouds", is obviously no stranger to these official positions.
Mrs. Wang's face was indifferent. She was really angry just now.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Old ancestor, now we have double happiness, I'm afraid we have to invite the troupe until after the first lunar month."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
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