Ningguo Mansion
It was a hazy night, and the lanterns were first turned on. From the main gate to the ceremonial gate, the eaves, courtyard pillars, window panes, and portals were all hung with colorful red lanterns, reflecting the beautiful curtains and colorful curtains.
Jia Heng had just entered the inner hall, sat down, and was about to order someone to prepare hot water for bathing. Suddenly he saw Qingwen walking towards her, twisting her waist like a water snake, and said, "Master, Miss Bao is here and she wants to see you for something." .”
Jia Heng thought about it and guessed that he was probably here for his brother Xue Pan, and ordered: "Go and send her a message. First, wait in the study room in the west wing, and then go over after I take a bath and change clothes."
Qingwen responded, then ordered a little girl to go, saying: "Master, I will serve you to bathe and change clothes."
Jia Heng said: "I'm a little tired today."
At the eldest princess of Jinyang, she didn't even eat lunch. She only ate some snacks, and then kept fussing about it, as if she was trying to make up for the debt with interest. If Qingwen squeezed it again, she was afraid that her iron-clad body would be broken. Can't stand it.
When you are young, be wary of sex.
Qingwen knitted her beautiful eyebrows and came close, but she smelled a faint scent on Jia Heng's body. She felt a little suspicious in her heart, but she didn't insist anymore and said: "Then I will give it to the young master." Get your clothes ready.”
Jia Heng turned around and entered the wing, took a shower, and then put on an azure-colored sujin crew-neck shirt. After thinking about it, he hid the hairpin he bought earlier in his armhole and headed toward the study.
There are two inner study rooms, one in the east and one in the east wing. The study in the east wing is usually used to deal with confidential matters. Except for Tanchun who comes and goes on weekdays, few people come here. The other inner study in the west wing is used for the study in the backyard. In your free time, read a book, meet guests, or rest.
At this moment, in the study room in the west wing, Baochai is sitting on the embroidered pier next to the small table, waiting quietly.
The girl is wearing a light pink cross-collar cotton jacket and a long sapphire satin skirt. She is holding a stack of manuscripts in her hand, with a focused expression. Under her curved eyebrows, her moist apricot eyes are crystal clear.
There was a candlelight lantern on the side, and the bright light reflected on her face, adding a bit of softness to her smooth skin, and her pink lips were glowing with gleaming light.
I flipped through a page and suddenly heard the sound of chirping coming from outside the house. I looked up and saw a girl with slender shoulders, slim waist, and a green waistcoat walking into the hall.
Qingwen held a teapot and chuckled: "Wait a moment, miss. Our young master is still bathing and changing clothes. He will be here soon."
Baochai looked at Qingwen and knew that she was a capable maid next to that person. He smiled softly and said softly: "Looking at the manuscript, I'm not in a hurry."
Qingwen looked at the girl with dignified temperament and bright smile, and she felt a little fond of her. She turned around and poured a cup of fragrant tea and said: "Girl, drink tea."
Baochai said "Thank you" and took the tea cup, but did not move it for a moment.
Qingwen looked at the Three Kingdoms dialect book next to Baochai's hand and asked with a chuckle: "Miss, are you reading the Three Kingdoms dialect book written by the young master?"
Baochai nodded and said: "I was just reading Green Plum Boiled Wine and A Review of Heroes. It was really well written. If you are interested, you can read it in your free time."
Thinking of this, I once again thought of what is written in the book: "A hero is one who has great ambitions, has a good plan, has the opportunity to contain the universe, and can swallow the aspirations of heaven and earth."
Among the twelve beauties in Jinling, Baochai was the only one with political ambitions. When he saw such a sentence, he couldn't help but feel excited about it.
Of course, it is more of a way of reading books and understanding people. The girl wants to know what kind of person Jia Heng is.
Fortunately, the story of the Three Kingdoms has not yet been completely written. When the book of the Three Kingdoms is completed, we will not know much about whether this person is Zhuge who dedicated himself to death, Cao Cao, the traitor who led the Han Dynasty to conquer the west, or Sima Yi, who is old and cunning. People realize it later and realize it suddenly.
Qingwen said in a charming voice: "Although I am favored by the young master and know a few words, the dialect of the Three Kingdoms is profound and obscure, but I can't quite understand it."
Qingwen's literacy time is still short, and it is only enough for ordinary writing. This kind of script seems to be a bit difficult.
Baochai's voice was soft and soft, and she said with a smile: "It's not that difficult. When I read the first book, I didn't understand a lot. The more I read, the better. On the contrary, I can take the opportunity to learn more words." ? Besides, I am usually by your young master’s side, so if there is someone who knows a little bit about it, you can always ask the book writer for advice, which is much cheaper than others.”
This quiet and self-contained girl can always speak to people's hearts. Even Aunt Zhao has to say, "I can't blame others for saying that Bao girl is good, good at being a good person, and very generous... If That girl Lin, he doesn’t even look at us ladies, so why is he still willing to give us things?”
After hearing these words, Qingwen felt very fond of the girl for a moment, but she didn't know what she thought of. She felt ashamed and said, "I'll take a look at it when I have free time."
It seemed good that she asked her young master like this?
Baochai looked at the charming girl with charming features, and caught the unmistakable look of joy in his eyes. His apricot eyes flashed, and he softly said "hmm", then picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
The girl behaves elegantly. Although she is a merchant, she has a gentle, intellectual and bookish air that silently exudes.
Qingwen asked curiously: "What books does the girl usually read?"
Baochai chuckled lightly and replied: "Read some poetry anthologies and so on. Recently, I have been reading some history books. I just flip through them casually to pass the time. I don't actually read much at all."
Qingwen had a look of envy on her face and said, "You, Miss Lin, and the third girl all read a lot of books."
Baochai put down the book and said, "I haven't read many books, and women don't get any honors in the imperial examination. It doesn't matter if I read more or less."
Hearing this, Qingwen frowned and whispered, "Young master usually doesn't like such words."
Baochai's jade face was slightly stagnant, and there was a trace of thought in her almond-shaped eyes. She smiled and said, "I don't know this, but I don't know what Brother Heng usually says?"
Although she had had close contact with that man, she actually didn't know him very well and could only figure out his preferences.
"Young Master taught me how to read, saying that even if I don't take the imperial examination, I can still read and understand. The day before yesterday, I learned 500 characters, and Young Master gave me two more mottos, which seemed to be talking about studying." Qing Wen said lightly. Said with a smile.
Originally, Qingwen had recognized five hundred words, and the day before yesterday, Jia Heng casually wrote two maxims as encouragement.
When Baochai heard the words, he felt a little interested. He raised his moist apricot eyes and said as if unintentionally: "What motto?"
Qingwen's eyes were lost in thought, and she whispered softly: "If you have poems and books hidden in your heart, time will never defeat the beauty."
Obviously this motto has been turning over and over in Qingwen's mind for a long time, and she remembers it word for word.
When Baochai heard the words, he tasted these words, his bright eyes glowed, and he was speechless for a moment.
"What did you two say?"
At this moment, Jia Heng stepped into the study and looked at the two people who were talking.
Qingwen raised her smooth and round chin and said with a smile: "Master, I'm talking to Miss Bao about studying."
"What is there to say about studying?" Jia Heng said softly, then sat down, took the fragrant tea from Qingwen, then looked at Baochai and asked: "Sister Xue is doing it for Wenlong." Coming?"
Baochai nodded, keenly aware of the heat of the other boy. His heart skipped a beat, but his face remained calm as he said, "It's my brother's business. I need to trouble Brother Laoheng."
Seeing this, Qingwen knew that the two of them wanted to talk about something, so she left the study.
However, as soon as Qingwen left, Jia Heng came forward and sat on the embroidered pier beside Baochai. When the girl was so shy, he took a soft, white plain hand and asked, "Sister Xue, is your aunt?" Asked you to come here?"
Baochai lowered her head slightly, her face as white as a pear, already covered with two blushes. Suddenly, she felt a sense of shame in her heart. She pinched her handkerchief and said in a trembling voice: "Brother Heng, mom said I want to invite you to a banquet to discuss my brother's affairs. When will Brother Heng be free?"
"I'm free these days." Jia Heng said casually, thought for a moment, and asked, "Is Wenlong's injury better?"
"Much better." Baochai said softly.
Jia Heng nodded and said, "It's not too late to wait until after the Lantern Festival for dinner."
After saying that, he took out the long brocade box hidden in the armhole and said warmly: "I bought you a hairpin. See if you like it."
Baochai turned his eyes away and looked at the brocade box. He was stunned for a moment, and said with surprise and joy: "Why did Brother Heng suddenly give me this?"
Jia Heng sighed softly and said: "The last time we said goodbye, we were busy with official duties. It lasted several days. I left the office the day before yesterday and suddenly passed by the shop. I saw a jewelry store. I went in and went shopping. I thought of you. If you wear this, it will look good, right?"
He thought for a while and decided to wait until his birthday to give other gifts. There were always surprises. Well, he would need to buy more in the future.
When Baochai heard this, her jade face was beautiful, her apricot eyes were as full and rippled as autumn water, and she said softly: "Brother Heng..."
Thinking of her...
At this time, Jia Heng opened the brocade box and saw a crested hairpin lying quietly in the box, with beaded pearls wrapped around it, and the whole body was shining.
Jia Heng turned his head and saw the girl's plump face full of joy, and said warmly: "I'll put it on my sister... and pin it on."
"Yes." Baochai responded gently, lowering his head slightly to facilitate the boy's movements.
Among the lush clouds on the temples, a crested hairpin swayed gently, adding to the beauty.
Jia Heng looked at it and said with a smile: "It suits my sister's temperament quite well."
Baochai was filled with joy at this time, and she also raised her eyes to look at the young man, her clear and crystal eyes reflecting the clear and straight face.
Their eyes met, and Jia Heng leaned closer, only to see Baochai closing his eyes in a panic and stirring the handkerchief with both hands.
"Hmm~"
Jia Heng walked closer.
After a long time, Jia Heng put his arms around the girl's shoulders and hugged Baochai, who had a red face and a bright face. The cold voice of the past sounded in the girl's ears: "My sister doesn't usually wear beads, but this dress looks new." Not old.”
Baochai rested her head on Jia Heng's shoulder and said softly: "I didn't like these very much in the past. After all, I wear the clothes myself, as long as they are more comfortable. Brother Ruoheng likes it, so he has prepared a few brighter clothes. .”
Jia Heng said: "I have just discovered that Hua Zhengyan is beautiful, no matter how ruthless she is, she is touching. My sister is fine just like this, and I am very happy to see her."
When Baochai heard this, she pursed her lips and read two lines of poetry. Ripples of shame and joy arose in her heart, and she whispered: "Brother Heng is overly praised."
She originally looked at the man who liked to wear fancy clothes. He probably liked this kind of dress, but she was a boudoir girl and was not good at dressing up like this.
Jia Heng felt the girl's joy and thought.
In terms of Baochai's appearance alone, "Yong Bai Haitang" is a true portrayal of her.
I don't know if it was his imagination, but Baochai seemed to be wearing a gorgeous dress or a fiery red wedding dress, but it was not gentle and pleasant.
It can be said that if flowers are used to describe people, some people are like red peonies, others are like roses, but Baochai is like a white begonia, bright but not charming, dignified and generous.
Of course, he guessed that Baochai's real idea might be to either not wear anything at all, or to wear clothes with imperial makeup or dragon and phoenix patterns.
Otherwise, there would be no words like "Who is your sister? The one wearing the dragon robe is the sister."
Jia Heng thought for a while and then said: "Last time I saw that my sister's room had not many furnishings, and it was really simple and elegant. It can be seen that my sister usually has a calm temperament and is content."
Baochai said softly: "I'm not used to those flashy and luxurious utensils either."
When Jia Heng heard this, he couldn't help but laugh and said: "Such a virtuous and lovely person, if anyone marries my sister, it will be a blessing that has been cultivated for three lifetimes."
Baochai was able to live a life of sharing joys and sorrows, and she lamented the virtue of idleness. She was pitiful for her talent, and a woman with the virtue of idleness was naturally willing to help each other and urge her husband to make progress.
Baochai's jade face paused slightly, her heart trembling slightly. Some words came to her lips, and she wanted to ask, but she didn't dare.
After thinking for a while, he changed the topic and asked casually: "After the Lantern Festival, Brother Heng should be more busy, right?"
Jia Heng said: "After the Lantern Festival, the imperial court will carry out various new policies, such as rectification of officialdom and so on. In recent days, offices such as Jingying, Wucheng Military and Horse Division, and Jinyi Mansion have opened. However, no matter how busy they are, You still have time to eat when you come back, and you still have twenty-one, your baby. This is your first baby since you came to Beijing, right?"
Baochai was slightly happy, and two blushes appeared on Li Rui's snow-white face. She pursed her lips and said, "So Brother Heng still remembers it."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "How could you forget? I'm still thinking about where we should go to play. Since you are new to Shenjing, you must have never visited many places of interest. Let's go and see them together."
When Baochai heard the words, he seemed to picture the scene in front of his eyes of traveling with his son and admiring the spring scenery. His eyes were dazed, and then he turned around and said hesitantly: "I'm afraid...it may not be very convenient for Brother Heng."
Jia Heng said: "On the 22nd or 23rd, you will come with me to send Wenlong to the Wucheng Army and Horse Division. When you come back, we can see the spring scenery and relax."
There are many people in Lixiangyuan, especially now that the Rongning Second Mansion is paying close attention to his schedule. If he goes there frequently, there will inevitably be some gossip. This is why he doesn't go to Lixiangyuan often.
Hearing this, Baochai stared at the young man and said softly: "My brother... he wants to go to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division in the first month of the year. Does Brother Heng think there is any difficulty?"
Jia Heng stroked the girl's shoulder and said warmly: "It's okay to go outside the first month, but it's better to go early. Wenlong will only stay for three years. At that time, he was a few years older and knew some things about the world. It’s just the right time to start a family and establish a household.”
Baochai was silent for a moment, and gently held the handkerchief with his hand hidden in his sleeve, raised his beautiful face, and said as if unintentionally: "But mom is still worried. The day before yesterday, she also said that we went to Wucheng Soldiers like this Ma Si, I don’t know if it will delay my brother’s marriage.”
Jia Heng glanced at the beautiful girl, and guessed some of her thoughts, and said slowly: "The man is okay, in three years, Wenlong will only be eighteen or nineteen years old, it's not too late, but the woman... ...Auntie, did you urge your sister?"
As he said that, he looked at the girl with shy eyebrows, and saw that there was something strange about the girl's expression.
He could naturally see some of Baochai's thoughts, which were not that he hated getting married, but that he was worried.
Having seen hundreds of stories about Yuan people, haven’t you seen the story of people who are unlucky, start in chaos and end up giving up?
When Baochai heard this, her jade face condensed slightly, and she suppressed the thought of mentioning the previous marriage, and said in a low voice: "That's not true... no."
Jia Heng thought for a while and said softly: "If it is possible, my sister will drag my aunt with me first. After all, in the past two or three years, I will not let my sister down."
He can't give Baochai a clear deadline yet.
If you can't say it, it's better not to say it.
But Baochai has no sense of security now, and Aunt Xue has made some trouble at home. If it affects Baochai's reputation, it will not be good at that time.
In fact, in this era, considering the closeness between him and Baochai, he should also give a more precise promise.
Otherwise, if Baochai wants to go further, she will be worried about being looked down upon by him if she wants to manipulate him.
Baochai is okay, it has never been a problem. Whether it is the Xue family or the Wang family, even if he proposes marriage now, he will only be ecstatic and happy to see it happen.
But the time now is actually not very mature, not to mention that I just sent my brother in, and... there is always a sense of deja vu, which means that even if Baochai is made an equal wife, she has been wronged a bit.
Hearing these words, Baochai was moved deep in her heart. For a moment, she felt her nose was a little sore. She turned her bright eyes, which were as moist as water, and looked at the young man. There seemed to be some sparkle in her eyes. , said in a trembling voice: "Brother Heng."
The heart that had always been hanging seemed to have let go.
No one would imagine what a risk it would be for a girl who has not yet left the court to have an affair with a married man. Not everyone is qualified to compare with the eldest princess of Jinyang.
Moreover, due to some other reasons of Jia Heng's, he was really in a state of "don't even dare to ask".
Jia Heng said seriously: "If we really get to that point, you can just mention me in front of my aunt. It can be said that you and I are in love and have made a lifelong commitment. But I hope my sister can wait another two or three years. Firstly, I don't want to feel wronged." I married my sister, and secondly, it was so that my sister could stay with her in the boudoir for a few more years."
Baochai thought about the young man's words, her almond-shaped eyes flashed, especially "I can't wrong her after waiting for two or three years." She suddenly realized it in her mind.
He wanted to give her status...
If he makes great achievements in the future, he can ask the Heavenly Family for a marriage or even a royal decree... It's not impossible, right?
Baochai suppressed some trivial thoughts in her heart, said "hmm" a little shyly, and said in a trembling voice: "I...I listen to Brother Heng."
Jia Heng nodded, holding the slender catkins with one hand, and stroking Baochai's shoulder with the other. He said warmly: "Sister can come here from time to time for Wenlong's affairs. It's not convenient for me to go to Lixiangyuan." past."
When Baochai heard this, her cheeks turned red with embarrassment, and she neither responded nor denied it.
What else can you do if you come here, have a tryst, be intimate...
(End of chapter)
