Yangzhou, Zhen Family Manor
"Crack!"
Waiting for the grandma to report, she left. Zhen Qing's jade face was covered with coldness and she threw down the teacups on the table. A cold light flashed in her eyes, and she was extremely irritable in her heart.
She was so angry that every time he came over to pester her on the boat, she always responded to his requests and let him do what he wanted. Now that she came to him once, it was just
Just to talk about something, but he avoided seeing me? !
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As the beaded curtains kept making noises, Zhen Xue put on her green skirt and walked into the wing. Seeing the tea cup porcelain pieces on the carpet and the steaming steam, she said softly: "Sister, what's the matter?"
what happened? "
There were actually some guesses in my mind, and Qingzhi was rejected by that person.
"Aren't you that cold-blooded and unjust white-eyed wolf!" Zhen Qing cursed in a low voice with evil aura visible on her charming and beautiful face.
Zhen Xue sighed softly, stepped forward and persuaded softly: "Sister, Yangzhou is attracting everyone's attention now, and there are many people with mixed eyes. If you come here like this, I don't know how to attract people's associations, and it will not be good to arrange it again." She I think it's reasonable not to see her at this time, so be careful when sailing. Um······
Zhen Qing's face changed, she glanced at Zhen Xue and said, "My sister is still speaking for him. It's not in vain for him to look up to you."
When Zhen Xue heard this, her cheeks turned red with embarrassment, and she said anxiously: "Sister, I'm not speaking for him. I'm looking for someone like this, and I can't be too...
She didn't know if she had been alone in the empty boudoir for too long. Sometimes she would turn against the guests between the bed curtains, behave wildly, and the flowers would tremble wildly. She was dumbfounded when she saw her. Is it true that as Zi Yu said, the remaining poison on her sister's body has not been eliminated?
Zhen Qing's pretty face was a little unnatural, and she said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? I just want to see him for something serious."
The two sisters chatted for a while, but they calmed down. At this time
It seemed inappropriate to meet, with phoenix eyes faintly said in a low voice: "Shui Si
I still don’t know if my uncle will be implicated in the reorganization, so I’m wondering if I should write another letter. "
"Sister, how can my sister control such a person? When has my sister ever bowed her head and compromised when she saw him?" Zhen Xue said softly with a crooked eyebrow.
Zhen Qing curled her lips and said coldly: "Last time I asked him to call my sister, didn't he call her? He also called you.
Zhen Xue: "..."
That day, they wanted to fold her up. Besides, how could she take it seriously when a man was in bed? They even asked her to call her brother, even though she just ignored him.
Zhen Qing pursed her pink lips and said quietly: "He doesn't want to give anything now, and he just takes advantage of our sisters. Do you think it's fair?"
Zhen Xue sighed softly and said, "Sister, there is no fairness in what you are saying.
Zhen Qing sighed quietly, looked at Zhen Xue, looked at her quietly and whispered: "Sister, what do you mean by him being our sister?" Hearing this, Zhen Xue's delicate body trembled, and her charming jade cheeks paused. , said in a low voice: "He has a great future, and he shouldn't be with us sisters...just treat it as an entangled bad relationship." At the end of the sentence, the beauty's voice became weaker and weaker, It is inevitable that a feeling of sadness will arise in my mind.
Along the way on the boat, the man and the three of them went back and forth several times in the name of looking at Xin'er. Sometimes I think about it, the joy of fish and water seems like a dream, somewhat unreal, and occasionally I fall into Self-doubt.
There would come a day when he would get tired of playing, and by then, it would be time to abandon her and her sister as if they were worn out shoes.
But my sister didn't understand and wanted to hold her hostage.
Zhen Qing's charming and beautiful jade face showed a frosty and cold look, and she whispered: "Tomorrow, let's go back to Jinling to see the old lady.
She won't let go until she gets another chance to settle the score with that bastard.
At this time, I suddenly heard the noise under the eaves of the corridor, which was clearly the bitter noise of Zhen Qing's son, the eldest son of King Chu, Chen Chun.
Zhen Qing said softly: "Sister, let me go and take a look."
After a while, grandma took the lead
When Chen Chun came over, the child immediately stopped making noise and called, "Mother."
Zhen Qing straightened her face, looked at the nanny coldly, and scolded: "What's going on?"
The grandma smiled along with her and said, "Princess, how long does it take for the young prince to reach his grandma? He said it was a bit boring to stay in the house and wanted to go out for fun. The doctor prescribed two sets of medicine, but he didn't take it."
Zhen Qing came over, took her son's hand, a smile appeared on her cold and charming face, and said, "Chun'er, you can see your grandma tomorrow."
Chen Chun raised his face and asked, "Mom, my cousin said there are a lot of fun things to do in Yangzhou, and she said she wanted to visit Uncle Heng.
Zhen Qing was speechless for a moment.
She had just looked for him, but he refused to see her.
Previously on the ship, although Jia Heng and Chen Chun were not very close, they got along for a while. Jia Heng also
Jia Heng was still good at coaxing children and bought a slingshot for Chen Chun. Then the children's estrangement with Jia Heng was eliminated. Zhen Qing was also happy with this. She wished that her son could also call Jia Heng his godfather.
Godfather.
"Chun'er, how about you and your sister Xinxin go meet your uncle Heng tomorrow?
There is always some reluctance, so why not meet up with him tomorrow and see if he can sell himself a favor regarding Shui Yu.
On the other side, Jia Heng and Lin Ruhai finished their discussion and returned to the wing, only to see Chen Xiao waiting on the chair for a while. It was night, the rain was hitting the plantains, and the sky and the earth became increasingly quiet.
Jia Heng stepped forward and asked the girl in the green skirt naturally, "You're back? Did you find anything?"
With that said, he came to the table, picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea for Chen Xiao, handed it over, and said, "Here, have a sip of tea."
Chen Xiao glanced at Jia Heng, but without thanking him, he reached out and took the tea cup, feeling something strange deep in his heart.
After pondering for a moment, he whispered: "Yangzhou is now in a turmoil. Not only salt merchants, but also Jurchens are appearing. The Jinsha Gang on Chongming Island heard that a big Jurchen has arrived.
Jia Heng's eyes flashed coldly and he asked, "A Jurchen big shot? How do you say that? Do you know his specific identity?"
If he can send spies to the Jurchens, it is not surprising that others can also send spies here.
Chen Xiao took a sip of tea, moistened his throat, and said: "It seems to be called the Tenth Master. Now the Jinsha Gang who is doing smuggling business on Chongming Island is receiving the reception. Maybe they are discussing sea trade smuggling. Since Li Zan went to the north, He was in charge and strictly ordered Xuanfu and other places to investigate smuggling. The Jurchens came to Yangzhou to open up trade routes."
As an ancestral rebel force, the White Lotus Sect has its own secret line hidden in the Jinsha Gang, and it has even been planning for a longer time than the spies of the Jinyi Mansion. The previous report by Liu Jixian was just a statement from a salt merchant by a spy from the Jinyi Mansion.
I heard from a few words that people were coming from the north, but it was not clear how many people came, who they came from, and what their purpose was.
Jia Heng frowned and murmured, "Master Ten?"
As I kept chanting, I felt more and more familiar with this title, as if I had heard it somewhere.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and whispered: "The person who can be called a master among the Jurchens must be a person and has a ranking. They are usually nobles. Is it a Jurchen Baylor-level big shot?"
Chen Xiao shook his head, with thoughts on his face, and said softly: "Our people have some informants in the Jinsha Gang, but they are mostly minions. It's okay to pry for information, but we don't know the core secrets.
Jia Heng came to Xuan Chuang, Ren Li Pian
He stood for a moment, walked back, looked at Chen Xiao, and said in a deep voice: "Then you continue to keep people watching to see if you can pinpoint their foothold. I will ask Liu Jixian from Jinyi Mansion to assist you later."
When Chen Xiao heard this, her jade face was still as frosty as before, but her clear eyes under Liu Ye's slender eyebrows glared at Jia Heng and said sarcastically: "The White Lotus Sect and the Jinyi Mansion join hands, you can't think of it."
Jia Heng chuckled lightly and said, "It's hard for you to imagine that the princess of the Han Dynasty turned into the White Lotus Saint and conspired to rebel."
Chen Xiao snorted and stopped bickering with Jia Heng.
Jia Heng looked at the girl with beautiful features and said, "You are from the Chen family anyway, you just do something for the family.
After saying that, he stretched out his hand to pinch the girl's face. In fact, Chen Xiao and Xian Ning had similar facial features, tall figure, waist and thin legs, and cold face. According to some scum, she was considered a queen, so comforting. Lovesick?
Of course, it was not for this reason, but because he was quite curious about the White Lotus Sect.
"Huh?" Chen Xiao narrowed his cold eyes and looked at Jia Heng dangerously: "You don't keep your word?"
Jia Heng put down his hand and asked, "I'm used to it, but why does your face become so tight every day?
Chen Xiao glanced at Jia Heng coldly and did not answer.
Jia Heng didn't take it seriously and said: "Private enmity is just a matter of personal enmity, and state affairs cannot be abolished."
When it comes to national affairs, the ancestors of the Chen family have shed countless blood to build this country. Personal honor and disgrace are not worth mentioning in front of the family, the country and the world. Don't suffer and hate each other every day. "
Chen Xiao's eyes narrowed a bit, pursed her pink lips, and thought to herself, when you know the truth, let's see who looks bitter and hateful. next day
Jia Heng did not stay at the Yanyuan Yamen for a long time, but first went to Yangzhou Jiangbei Daying to sit in the Yamen.
The inspection of soldiers in the camp was just a preliminary inspection to check the actual situation of the soldiers. The soldiers were restrained but no generals were dealt with, and no elimination plan was mentioned. This move made Shui Yu secretly relieved, but it also made all the generals uneasy and panicked.
No one knew what Uncle Yong Ning had in mind. The knife was hanging on his head, and he hesitated.
Still lingering.
And this scene fell in the eyes of Yangzhou salt merchants, especially at the noisy Yangzhou Salt Institute meeting, Jia Heng was still missing. Many people put down their worries, and it seemed that he might not be here. To rectify the salt affairs.
In Yangzhou Yanyuan Yamen, in the evening, dusk is getting darker, and lanterns have been hung on the eaves of the gatehouse.
Jia Heng had just returned to the courtyard and entered the wing, when he saw the tall girl with cold face and clear eyes standing on her knees and said, "I found out some clues.
"So fast?" Jia Heng was slightly surprised and asked, staring at the girl. It can only be said that snakes have their own ways, and rats have their own ways.
"The whereabouts of those people have not yet been found out, but their purpose, besides smuggling, seems to be
······Coming for you. "Chen Xiao said coldly, looking at Jia Heng with some amusement in his eyes.
Previously, Duduo led the Jurchen guards into Yangzhou City, while the ships and other personnel remained on the island, and the White Lotus Sect's spies apparently captured a few words.
Jia Heng's eyes were a little gloomy and he said coldly: "Are you here for me?" Chen Xiao said softly: "I heard from people from the Jinsha Gang that the Tenth Master is very interested in you and has asked people to inquire about you a lot. According to the news, when a Batulu hugged the singer and drank with the Sands Gang, he said after getting drunk that the master said that Uncle Yongning cannot stay."
Jia Heng looked solemn and said in a low voice: "It seems that the Jurchens' attention has been attracted by the Jingying camp's efforts to quell the chaos in the Central Plains."
The speed with which the central dynasty suppresses rebellions is often a measure of the central dynasty's ability. If, like in the late Ming Dynasty, rogue bandits invaded several provinces, everyone in the world would know that this was a sign that the central government would lose control and change dynasties, and the Jurchens would naturally intensify their southern invasion.
But the Central Plains Rebellion was so huge in the front, but was wiped out in one fell swoop later, and spread to the Jurchens. Why not pay attention to him?
When Jinyi Mansion reported Jurchen's arrival, he had an indescribable intuition that he might have to confront these people.
Jia Heng guessed the origin of the matter and was silent for a long time. When Chen Xiao asked about the reason, he said, "Xiaoxiao, maybe I know who this tenth master is?"
"Who?" Chen Xiaoxiu frowned, her clear eyes flickered, and she asked subconsciously, but suddenly her clear and picturesque eyebrows showed a hint of anger.
Why did this person call her Xiaoxiao again?
Jia Heng looked at Chen Xiao with stern eyes under his sword-shaped brows, and whispered, "The intelligence collected by Jinyi previously described the origins of the slave chiefs' sons. Duduo, the slave chief's son, was originally ranked fifteenth, but because he was named Baile Ezhen, we discuss important matters together, ranking ten among the Baile." In fact, he gathered information from some Jurchens in this world from a place called "The Forum of Hundreds of Schools" in his previous life, plus the TV series "The Secret History of Xiaozhuang" Lenovo, there are actually many deviations in the history of this world, but this Duduo is indeed the one who summons ten
King, and is real. I wonder if Huang Taiji’s wife is still called Dayu’er? As for Duduo, the perpetrator of the Ten-Day Massacre in Yangzhou, who had the most military exploits among the Manchu kings and was awarded the title of Prince of Yu, do you want to squat him in the bushes? Chen Xiaoqing's eyes flashed and she said, "What is this person doing for you?"
"I think he might want to assassinate me to eliminate future troubles." Jia Heng chuckled and said, "Just like your botched assassination at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda."
It was impossible for him to go anywhere in Yangzhou without having hundreds of guards and retinues with him. There would always be times when he would be welcomed and sent off, and the defense would be neglected.
Besides, if you’re not afraid of thieves stealing, you’re afraid they’ll miss you.
Chen Xiao said coldly: "Clumsy? Clumsy, don't use me to help you check it anymore."
Jia Heng looked at the girl with a rather cold gaze and asked, "Xiaoxiao, why didn't you put poison on your weapon in the first place?"
He remembered that there seemed to be someone hiding under the carriage that day, and he thought it must be Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao's face became more frosty and he said, "I don't need poison."
"You're stubborn. Since you suspect that your father died due to poison, you should treat him in his own way." Jia Heng narrowed his eyes and whispered.
"You...!" Chen Xiao was so angry that he raised his fist and punched Jia Heng in the face, with an angry blow that sounded like it broke through the air.
But Jia Heng dodged easily and raised his head
Duo Kailai raised his hand to control the runaway girl, looked into a pair of angry eyes and whispered: "It seems that there is indeed another reason here."
Otherwise, Chen Xiao would not have broken the defense like this.
"You bastard!" Seeing that he was trying to trick him again, Chen Xiao stepped down and stepped hard on Jia Heng's official boots. However, he saw that the young man just frowned and looked at him calmly.
Chen Xiao became quiet for a moment and pursed his lips in silence.
Jia Heng sighed and said, "It's a pity for King Zhou. With him here, the pressure in Northern Xinjiang will be reduced a lot."
Chen Xiao's delicate body trembled, and the clear eyes under her beautiful eyebrows were in a trance. Looking at the handsome young man, the anger and coldness in his eyebrows gradually faded away.
"It's better to look forward and stop living in hatred." Jia Heng said, gently pinching the girl's face again, which immediately attracted an angry glare from Chen Xiao.
In the study room, the lights were bright, and the candlelight projected on the screen was bright and brilliant, projecting two figures on the bookcase.
Jia Heng came back and sat across from Lin Ruhai across a small table, talking together.
Daiyu was wearing an aqua-green dress embroidered with plum blossoms, her hair tied up in a bun with jade hairpins. She sat quietly next to Jiaheng, lifted the teapot, and served tea to the two of them.
He took a cup of tea, handed it to the young man, and said softly: "Brother Heng.
The people by the side look like the moon, and their bright wrists are covered with frost and snow.
Two lines of poems came to Jia Heng's mind, and he thanked her. From the corner of his eye, he glanced at the girl with slender eyebrows and starry eyes, a snow-skinned face, a green dress, and an elegant and graceful posture. She looked a little like a young daughter-in-law. feel. Jia Heng retracted his thoughts, raised his eyes to look at Lin Ruhai opposite, who was sipping tea, and asked: "Uncle, what did you say about the salt affairs meeting today?
He didn't go to the salt affairs meeting.
Lin Ruhai put down the teacup and said: "It's strange to say that several salt merchants are a little relenting, but the system of diverting the shore by monopoly merchants must not be abandoned lightly. The Jiangtong and Huang brothers proposed that they donate an additional 100,000 taels a year. Eight of them are Eight hundred thousand taels can be used to supply border wages. Salt transport envoy Liu Shengzao said that this method is feasible but needs to be increased to one million taels. The salt merchants will coordinate part of this silver, and the price of the remaining salt can be floated by 10%. Mr. Qi Ge was a little hesitant. indefinite."
To put it bluntly, when I saw the imperial court sending cabinets and military planes to Yangzhou, they showed off their appearance of sharpening their knives.
With Huo Huo's appearance, the Yangzhou salt merchants were also a little timid and frightened, so they wanted to cut off the meat to keep themselves safe in exchange for compromise and concessions from the court. This is also a characteristic of the tax-farming system of the state and dynasty. Salt merchants often donate and repay the tax. In special periods, it often becomes a means of extorting salt merchants, and then the salt merchants pass it on to others.
Jia Heng thought for a moment and whispered: "The people who suffered when the salt price rose by 20% were the common people. They tossed and turned, but in the end they were unscathed."
Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "Master Qi,
I also know that they used it as tax money to make up for the tax, as a tactic to delay the war. When the court really believed it, the money was raised and borrowed from the transportation warehouse, which made the national salt class worse, and then let them get through.
It's equivalent to raising taxes again and again, but they still hit the head of ordinary people. Jia Heng said: "But Qi Ge Lao's policy is really out of date." The method of opening up the middle method really can't be played, at least today's big men can't play it, otherwise It is indeed a good strategy to integrate border affairs and salt affairs into one, causing private capital to flow to the north and solving the problem of unbalanced and inadequate development.
Lin Ruhai said: "I think so too, but Mr. Qi Ge is a little stubborn. When he turns back, Ziyu and Mr. Qi Ge will discuss it.
yes. "
Jia Heng said: "We need to have a good talk, but this matter should not be made public. Uncle, in two days I will go to the Jinling Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War to ask for pay and ordnance."
Yes, he planned to leave Yangzhou for a few days, just to appease the hearts of Yangzhou salt merchants.
At this moment, an old servant from outside came to report, "Master, Master Wang has sent an invitation.
As he said this, a gold-gilded invitation was delivered.
Jia Heng took the invitation and looked down at it, a look of surprise gradually appeared on his face.
"Wang Shouqi invited me to Huanhua Tower tomorrow night." Jia Heng said loudly amid the doubtful looks of Lin Ruhai and Daiyu.
Lin Ruhai frowned and said in a deep voice: "Huanhualou, we are going to test Ziyu. This Wang Shouqi is an old fox. Ziyu should be careful. It is best not to go to this banquet."
Daiyu asked: "Dad, what is Huanhua Building?" Huanhua Building, why does the name sound so unserious? Jia Heng turned to look at Daiyu and said warmly: "The brothel and Chu Palace are not a good place."
When Daiyu heard this, her heart skipped a beat, and her starry eyes showed a look of shame and annoyance, and she said, "How can this master of the Wang family arrange an appointment there to discuss matters?"
Jia Heng said softly: "Who knows what he is thinking? Besides, it is already evening now, and it is time to eat. My sister will check to see if the kitchen has prepared any food."
Lin Ruhai said warmly: "Yu'er, I'm discussing business with you, Brother Heng. You should go back and rest first. I'll call you after dinner."
They would have to talk about confidential matters later, and it was hard to leave their daughter alone. I don't know what Ziyu was thinking, so every time she asked Yu'er to come with him and sit aside and listen.
Daiyu pursed her lips, obviously a little happy and unhappy. When she was in Jia's house, this kind of little girl attitude was naturally rarely done by girls. However, with Lin Ruhai by her side, Xu was more sensitive than before. On the contrary, Released a lot of nature.
"Daddy and Brother Heng are chatting first, so I'll go over first." With that said, Daiyu stood up like the daffodils in the pond gently blown by the summer wind, and walked out of the study, standing tall and graceful.
After Daiyu left, Lin Ruhai asked, "Where are the soldiers and horses from Henan?"
Jia Heng wanted to mobilize soldiers and horses from Henan, which he had previously revealed to Lin Ruhai.
"Henan Dusi's cavalry is already on the way, but there is still a chance. I don't want to delay it for too long, but if I want to block Youyou's mouth, I need a defensible reason." Jia Heng whispered. road.
Investigating the case is not that easy. They have been operating in Yangzhou for so many years. Although the spies of Jinyi Mansion have collected some clues, even if they use this as an excuse, they cannot catch all the people. On the contrary, the tiger will not be killed, which can easily intensify conflicts. .
It's hard to say, but we still have to find a breakthrough from the Jurchens to collude with the Eastern captives and liaise with the enemy's country, but this is much more serious than murder and arson. This is a serious crime of treason.
Lin Ruhai said: "Ziyu, there is no need to rush, you can take your time, just like launching a large-scale war. Although it is violent and violent, there will be endless troubles. When a person is alive, he should not only seek for the country, but also for his own life."
Jia Heng nodded and said solemnly: "I have taken note of what my uncle said.
This is what relatives are willing to tell you.
Seeing Jia Heng's sincere attitude, modesty and prudence, Lin Ruhai's eyes became gentler and said, "Ziyu, you are young and your future is limitless."
Although he is a young man, he does not have the arrogance and arrogance of a young man who suddenly ascends to a high position. Jia Heng said: "My uncle is overly complimentary."
Jia Heng and Lin Ruhai talked for a while and said softly:
He said: "Uncle, when I want to go to Jinling to collect salary, I will take a trip to Gusu to pay homage to some aunts. This time I will take my sister with me.
Not only did he and Daiyu worship Jia Min, but they also wanted to worship Miaoyu's parents. Because Miaoyu's parents were prisoners, they were buried in a mass grave. He also needed to visit and write to Miaoyu later. , when the situation in Yangzhou becomes more stable, Miaoyu can be moved to Suzhou with Yuanchun. After all, if you eat someone else's White Tiger Steamed Bun, you have to be a little considerate of someone else's family.
When Lin Ruhai heard Jia Heng mentioning Daiyu's mother, a sad look appeared on her elegant face. She sighed and said, "Speaking of which, during the Qingming Festival last year, I went back to Gusu to worship my ancestors and visited Yu'er's mother once. You Just take Yu'er with you."
The Lin family's ancestral mausoleum is in Suzhou, and during the Qingming Festival, people go back to pay respects to their ancestors and sweep their tombs.
Jia Heng nodded and agreed, "Uncle, I'll talk to my sister right now.
I saw Daiyu was a little moody just now, and I have to coax her out later. I have had sex in the past few days, and although I have told stories to Daiyu, it is obviously not as good as when I was alone with Daiyu on the boat, when the two of them were together all day long. , talking and laughing.
Lin Ruhai nodded and watched Jia Heng leave without thinking about anything else.
Not to mention that my daughter is not very old, but the boy in front of me also has a family. How could he have any feelings for a little girl? In Lin Ruhai's heart, he even regarded Jia Heng as a peer. If it weren't for Jia Heng who was born with the character Yu, then if he were born with the literary character, he would really be Yu'er. This is your Uncle Heng, come here and call me Uncle.
